The Contemplative Life

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Join us for our Summer Wisdom Shorts where we share brief thoughts for you to ponder each week. 

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Check out Christina's book for kids: My Spiritual Journey: A Contemplative Activity Book

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Join us for our Summer Wisdom Shorts where we share brief thoughts for you to ponder each week. 

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Check out Christina's book for kids: My Spiritual Journey: A Contemplative Activity Book

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Join us for our Summer Wisdom Shorts where we share brief thoughts for you to ponder each week. 

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Check out Christina's book for kids: My Spiritual Journey: A Contemplative Activity Book

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Join us for our Summer Wisdom Shorts where we share brief thoughts for you to ponder each week. 

Mentioned in today's episode:

For those interested in a checking out spiritual direction to see what it's like contact [email protected] to learn more.

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Check out Christina's book for kids: My Spiritual Journey: A Contemplative Activity Book

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Join us for our Summer Wisdom Shorts where we share brief thoughts of wisdom for you to ponder. 

Mentioned in today's episode:

7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey

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Check out Christina's book for kids: My Spiritual Journey: A Contemplative Activity Book

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Today we welcome Terra McDaniel to the podcast.  Terra inspires us to engage kids in spiritual conversations through her stories and experiences.  She offers simple moments and invitations that feel attainable even for toddlers.  For those looking to go deeper on this topic, check out her training program and resources listed below. 

https://www.terramcdaniel.com/

 https://www.companioningcenter.org/course/scwc-app-2026

BOOKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE:

Tiny Perfect Things

Wonder Walkers 

Noticing 

My Spiritual Journey

Casper mattress

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Check out Christina's book for kids: My Spiritual Journey: A Contemplative Activity Book

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Today we have an inspiring conversation with Lacy Finn Borgo. Lacy is an author, spiritual director and teacher who shares beautiful stories of spiritual companionship with children in transitional housing.  Her work can be found at gooddirtministries.org

Mentioned in today's podcast:

Suno AI

Riverdance 

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Often with good intentions, we can easily find ourselves in fix it mode with people we care about in our lives.  Today we take a look at how to move from fixing into serving and empowering. 

Mentioned on today's episode:

Spindrift Ginger Lime Mule 

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Today we conclude our Blast From the Past looking at a literary arc called the Hero/Heroine Journey popularized by Joseph Campbell.  Join us as we share how this framework was a helpful part of our spiritual formation.  

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Brami pasta

Rao's sauce

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