The hosts discuss the stages of Christian Mysticism, using the models of early Desert Father John Cassian and 20th Century Anglican writer Evelyn Underhill. This episode is rich in explaining some of the traditional models used in the mystical tradition that has always been in Christianity, throughout history, even if not often discussed in churches. The hosts also often candid feedback as to how (and if) these models apply to the modern Westerner trying to balance contemplative life with a hyper-stimulated socio-economic culture. If you like these kinds of topics but prefer written content, we have an extensive blog at www.contemplativelight.com

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This is one of our more interesting podcasts. Marc and Clint discuss an article by Ilia Delio that responds and (intelligently) critiques the theology of Richard Rohr.  But the discussion goes on, to a host of contemporary topics:1. Is Richard Rohr giving Christianity more relevance for posterity?  Is his Integral reframing of orthodoxy helpful or hurtful? Does it matter?2. Why are so many becoming disillusioned with Evangelical Christianity? Moreover, what is the appeal to progressive Christians of preachers who now simply bash conservatives as their entire platform?  3. How come some traditionalists become disillusioned in their early twenties, some go through a later adolescent individuation in their thirties, while still others seem to maintain traditional theologies even if they loosen up in their personal lives?4. Why the preoccupation with the person of Jesus? Is this simply a pure faith or is there a deep fear of hell behind salvation philosophies? Should we be afraid of hell? What was the big deal with all that publicity about a guy named Rob Bell?  Enjoy!

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This is part one of a six stage process of breathing meditation, similar to Vipassana, outlined here by Meditation Expert Chris Luard. For more on our work, visit https://www.contemplativelight.comSubscribe To Us On iTunes.

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A discussion of various practices and exercises that have helped the hosts, spiritually and psychologically, over the years. A discussion of the experience of meditation, prayer, growth, and states of consciousness.

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Clint talks with Chris Luard about various meditation techniques, mindfulness, and the meditation instructions and practices that Chris uses with his own students. Chris is a meditation teacher, who has a meditation guidebook at www.suchsweetthunder.orgThis is a great podcast for someone who has been meditating for awhile already, but has lots of deeper, unanswered curiosities. We go pretty deep and in depth, and this is only our first conversation of many to come.

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In this episode, we discuss shame, moralism, difficulties adjusting to religious models and dualistic worldviews. We offer open and vulnerable experiences from our own lives. This is a good episode to listen to for those who enjoy personal sharing and opening up.

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Marc Shaw and Clint Sabom welcome listeners to the Contemplative Light Podcast, a discussion of Christian Mysticism, Mindfulness, World Religions, Integral Spirituality, and anything that seems to help with the process of internal transformation.

Contemplative Light provides education and resources in a global effort towards inner transformation through meditation and contemplative prayer.

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We offer a free mini course from Contemplative Light Walking With The Christian Mystics available here: https://contemplativelight.org/walking-with-the-christian-mystics/

There is also a full course on the Christian Mystics from Contemplative Light available here: https://contemplativelight.teachable.com/p/living-sacraments

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