Spark My Muse

Over 15 years ago Shane Claiborne and a few friends moved into the worst part of inner-city Philadelphia and started The Simple Way community, and live much like the first Christians in Jerusalem. His often surprising story tells us about our core need to be known and loved.

Our age of affluence, independence and autonomy, has created a terrible hunger for belonging and community. Shane speaks all over the world telling of another way to live, a Simple Way, where we connect our gifts and talents to the world's pain and injustice in the places, nearby, that need us most.

Shane is a passionate and engaging author and advocate who lives out the Sermon on the Mount. He laughs easily, shares stories, and helps us learn what it means to be a Christian in the way of Jesus among and alongside the poor and marginalized.

Yes, Shane's message may discomfort us as we question how we are living out community in our own contexts. Be challenged by this episode and see if you can find a new way to live out the Gospel in your context. Please, enjoy the show and share your thoughts

* Shownotes, links, resources, the chance to converse, and much more is at http://sparkmymuse.com or Facebook at http://facebook.com/sparkmymuse

You can support the work of this podcast at http://patreon.com/sparkmymuse

Over 15 years ago Shane Claiborne and a few friends moved into the worst part of inner-city Philadelphia and started The Simple Way community, and live much like the first Christians in Jerusalem. His often surprising story tells us about our core need to be known and loved.

Our age of affluence, independence and autonomy, has created a terrible hunger for belonging and community. Shane speaks all over the world telling of another way to live, a Simple Way, where we connect our gifts and talents to the world's pain and injustice in the places, nearby, that need us most.

Shane is a passionate and engaging author and advocate who lives out the Sermon on the Mount. He laughs easily, shares stories, and helps us learn what it means to be a Christian in the way of Jesus among and alongside the poor and marginalized.

Yes, Shane's message may discomfort us as we question how we are living out community in our own contexts. Be challenged by this episode and see if you can find a new way to live out the Gospel in your context. Please, enjoy the show and share your thoughts

* Shownotes, links, resources, the chance to converse, and much more is at http://sparkmymuse.com or Facebook at http://facebook.com/sparkmymuse

You can support the work of this podcast at http://patreon.com/sparkmymuse

"Union with God - This is the traditional understand of the goal of apophatic prayer."

Do you ever pray without words?

This is apophatic prayer.

Contemplative prayer is apophatic in nature and it is something many of us have not encountered in the West. It involves turning our full attention to God, listening, waiting, and being attentive. (It should not be confused with a similar sounding word "apathetic")

In our conversation, Dr. Mellinger gives us a biblical, historical, and practical context for enriching our prayer lives through contemplative (attentive and quiet) means.

Here's how to get started with a mature type of interaction with God where we don't do all talking. There's nothing apathetic about it! :)

Stop by sparkmymuse.com for shownotes, extras (like a special guide to Lectio Divina), links, and to sign up get into the Spark "inner circle"!

Thanks for listening.

-Lisa

"Union with God - This is the traditional understand of the goal of apophatic prayer."

Do you ever pray without words?

This is apophatic prayer.

Contemplative prayer is apophatic in nature and it is something many of us have not encountered in the West. It involves turning our full attention to God, listening, waiting, and being attentive. (It should not be confused with a similar sounding word "apathetic")

In our conversation, Dr. Mellinger gives us a biblical, historical, and practical context for enriching our prayer lives through contemplative (attentive and quiet) means.

Here's how to get started with a mature type of interaction with God where we don't do all talking. There's nothing apathetic about it! :)

Stop by sparkmymuse.com for shownotes, extras (like a special guide to Lectio Divina), links, and to sign up get into the Spark "inner circle"!

Thanks for listening.

-Lisa

"Union with God - This is the traditional understand of the goal of apophatic prayer."

Do you ever pray without words?

This is apophatic prayer.

Contemplative prayer is apophatic in nature and it is something many of us have not encountered in the West. It involves turning our full attention to God, listening, waiting, and being attentive. (It should not be confused with a similar sounding word "apathetic")

In our conversation, Dr. Mellinger gives us a biblical, historical, and practical context for enriching our prayer lives through contemplative (attentive and quiet) means.

Here's how to get started with a mature type of interaction with God where we don't do all talking. There's nothing apathetic about it! :)

Stop by sparkmymuse.com for shownotes, extras (like a special guide to Lectio Divina), links, and to sign up get into the Spark "inner circle"!

Thanks for listening.

-Lisa

Ordained Anglican Priest, Shane Tucker, spent 11 years in Ireland and learned how to be a Soul Friend from Irish Christians steeped in the Celtic tradition. This ancient version of companionship is getting renewed attention as the creative class deeply craves healthy affirmation and genuine presence in a digital age. See all the show notes and links at sparkmymuse.com And Visit Shane at artistsoulfriend.com

Ordained Anglican Priest, Shane Tucker, spent 11 years in Ireland and learned how to be a Soul Friend from Irish Christians steeped in the Celtic tradition. This ancient version of companionship is getting renewed attention as the creative class deeply craves healthy affirmation and genuine presence in a digital age. See all the show notes and links at sparkmymuse.com And Visit Shane at artistsoulfriend.com

Ordained Anglican Priest, Shane Tucker, spent 11 years in Ireland and learned how to be a Soul Friend from Irish Christians steeped in the Celtic tradition. This ancient version of companionship is getting renewed attention as the creative class deeply craves healthy affirmation and genuine presence in a digital age. See all the show notes and links at sparkmymuse.com And Visit Shane at artistsoulfriend.com

What pair should you pair with chocolate and how can you run a successful wine pairing party? Find out. Plus, an excellent and sometimes hilarious chat with author, Ed Cyzewski on making space with open hands: for writing and for prayer.

• Resources and best tips for writers and creatives

• The great tool of the practice of Examen

• "God is all about the long game.”

• The power of empathy

• The ways to best use and (if needed) avoid technology

Find the shownotes and links from the show content and other goodies at sparkmymuse.com (plus your feedback is always welcome)

Please give this show 5 starts in the iTunes review.

What pair should you pair with chocolate and how can you run a successful wine pairing party? Find out. Plus, an excellent and sometimes hilarious chat with author, Ed Cyzewski on making space with open hands: for writing and for prayer.

• Resources and best tips for writers and creatives

• The great tool of the practice of Examen

• "God is all about the long game.”

• The power of empathy

• The ways to best use and (if needed) avoid technology

Find the shownotes and links from the show content and other goodies at sparkmymuse.com (plus your feedback is always welcome)

Please give this show 5 starts in the iTunes review.