The Contemplative Light Podcast

By Clint Sabom

This spirituality and self-help podcast features interviews, stories, and commentary from top writers and authors. Topics include Mysticism, Contemplative Spirituality, Nondual Awakening, Meditation,... more

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August 11, 2019 50. Integral Theory in Don McLean's "Miss American Pie"
Much has been said, almost ad infinitum about this song. Here, I talk about the song as a move in the collective consciousness of America from Amber to Orange/Green. Was the day the music died, the day that old worldviews and traditional social conditioning suddenly no longer made sense? Sure, it was about the death of Buddy Holly, and sure, there are perhaps allegorical characters specifically mirroring cultural celebtrities, but as a whole, is this not a universal process of growth? For those who journey beyond religious literalism, do we not all experience the death and rebirth that in some way resembles the Americana-rich death portrayed in this song as a colorful masquerade? Lyrics at website, www.contemplativelight.com/podcast
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July 17, 2019 49. Self-Love and Shadows Across America
Themes:-Self-love, why do Christians hesitate?-Witnessing and Ego, is self-love the glue?-American Honey, the underbelly of America-Return of the ancestors, what happened to 2012 hype?-Putting out positivity, does it make a difference?
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July 05, 2019 48. Homophobia, Toxic Masculinity, and Cultural Energetics
In honor of Pride and July 4th, I let the air out on this one. The main theme is the socio-cultural universe and how it affects spiritual growth. Personal anecdotes and surprises abound!Contemplative Light offers digital resources for the healing of persons. Visit us on Facebook or at https://www.contemplativelight.com
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June 15, 2019 47. Peter Traben Haas and The Church of Conscious Harmony
Rev., Dr. Peter Traben Haas was born in Traben-Trarbach, Germany and grew up in Brookfield, Wisconsin. He is an ordained Teaching Pastor in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and serves as Minister of a non-denominational contemplative Christian community in Austin, Texas called The Church of Conscious Harmony. Peter has an M.Div. from Princeton Seminary and a Doctorate of Ministry from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Peter is a certified Centering Prayer instructor and retreat leader, and is the author of multiple books and articles on the contemplative Christian dimension.
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May 15, 2019 46. Matthew Wright On Sufism, Contemplative Christianity, And The Gospel of Thomas
The Rev. Matthew Wright is an Episcopal priest, writer, and retreat leader working to renew the Christian Wisdom tradition. He serves as priest-in-charge at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church in Woodstock, NY and is a teacher for Northeast Wisdom and The Contemplative Society, non-profits rooted in the teaching lineage of Cynthia Bourgeault. Matthew lives with his wife, Yanick, alongside the brothers of Holy Cross Monastery in West Park, NY.Sites mentioned on this podcast, to learn more.
Northeast Wisdom: http://northeastwisdom.org/
The Threshold Society: http://sufism.org/
The Contemplative Society: http://contemplative.org/

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

Download our guided Centering Prayer session here: https://contemplativelight.org/guided-centering-prayer-download/

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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April 18, 2019 45. Christian Mindfulness? An interview with Dr. Charles Stone, pastor and author of Holy Noticing
On this episode, pastor Charles Stone talks about neuroscience and mindfulness and how it connects to Christianity. He runs through different examples of brain mechanics in regards to meditation and prayer. Clint asks him some peculiar questions.

Dr. Charles Stone has been a pastor for over 35 years. His new book, Holy Noticing, offers a blend of neuroscience, mindfulness, and bible-based Christian contemplative practice. Some of the topics we cover are:-the health benefits of mindfulness-the neurobiology of mindfulness-the differernce between state mindfulness and trait mindfulness-the biblical and theological underpinnings of mindfulness-why Christianity was slow to get on the "meditation bandwagon"-the B.R.E.A.T.H.E. acronym for mindful practice-and more!You can find out more here. http://www.charlesstone.com
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April 14, 2019 44. Dante's Road, Joseph Campbell, and the Mythic Journey, with Marc Thomas Shaw
Marc Thomas Shaw discusses themes in his new book. Dante's Road is available on Amazon, https://www.amazon.com/Dantes-Road-Journey-Home-Modern/dp/1625244932/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=dante%27s+road&qid=1555265181&s=gateway&sr=8-1Contemplative Light offers a free mini-course on the Christian mystics.https://contemplativelight1.lpages.co/mini-course-squeeze-page/
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1h 9min
April 08, 2019 43. Spiritual Practices in Community, with Diana Shiflett
Diana Shiflett's new book contains TONS of spiritual practices that can be done in groups. We go over several of them in this episode. Contemplative Light offers a free mini course on The Christian Mystics, https://contemplativelight1.lpages.co/mini-course-squeeze-page/Diana Shiflett is the pastor of spiritual formation at Naperville Covenant Church in Naperville, Illinois. She is an adjunct professor of youth ministry at North Park University and a licensed spiritual director.AUTHOR: Diana ShiflettBOOK: Spiritual Practices in CommunityBOOK INFO: https://www.ivpress.com/spiritual-practices-in-communityPRESS KIT: https://www.ivpress.com/Media/Default/Press-Kits/4648-press.pdfAUTHOR BIO: https://www.ivpress.com/diana-shiflettINTERVIEW DATE: Monday, April 8MEDIA: The Contemplative Light PodcastWEBSITE: https://www.contemplativelight.com/podcastHOST: Clint SabomClint Sabom is an award-winning writer. He has published in The Tulane Review, Paste Magazine and with Dabel Brothers, among others. His paper “Bunuel and Surrealism: The Changing Manifestations” won best paper at the 2012 Conference of The Americas. He lived in Budapest, Hungary in 2003 as a Gilman Scholar. For the first six months of 2007, he lived at The Order of Julian of Norwich, a contemplative, monastic order of The Episcopal Church. He enjoys hosting The Contemplative Light Podcast. He was recently interviewed on United Intentions Media. He has benefited immensely from the Jnana Yoga teachings of Roger Castillo.
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February 23, 2019 42. Religious Abuse, Gaslighting, And Sexual Shame, with Mackenzi Kingdon
I talk with psychotherapist Mackenzi Kingdon about religious abuse, gaslighting patterns, sexual shame, and the internalized negative core beliefs that can come from religion. Mackenzi Kingdon's website can be reached at: https://www.restorationcounselingseattle.com/who-am-i

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

Download our guided Centering Prayer session here: https://contemplativelight.org/guided-centering-prayer-download/

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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February 10, 2019 41. Living In Chiang Mai, Thailand As A Meditation Teacher
I talk with Chris Luard about his life abroad, where he teaches meditation in Asia and stays largely in Chiang Mai, Thailand. We talk about some of the ins and outs of life in Thailand for an American, a kind of backstage glimpse into his daily life. Contemplative Light offers a free mini course on The Christian Mystics. https://contemplativelight1.lpages.co/mini-course-squeeze-page/?fbclid=IwAR3BogYsUAFbndTdo-atFPHWP_eYuoo-zxRCiCXryG7GJA7ptal3HWSzXCc
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