In this episode, Andrew Nemr and Pastor Mike Freeman dive into Chapter 11 of The Dark Night of the Soul by St. John of the Cross. They discuss the transformative process of enduring spiritual darkness and emptiness as a pathway to deepening love and union with God. Andrew shares his experiences with preparing for his 12-hour overnight performance, while Mike highlights the passive nature of spiritual growth and the significance of enduring through life's challenges.

Reading: Book I Chapters 10–11

00:00 Introduction to The Dark Night Podcast

00:34 Exploring the Theme of Love in St. John's Work

03:17 Discussing Chapter 11 of The Dark Night of the Soul

09:52 The Beatitudes and Their Spiritual Significance

15:03 The Process of Spiritual Growth and Humility

21:23 Active vs. Passive Spiritual Practices

33:33 The Crushing Process

34:20 The Passive Phase

35:21 Jesus' Silent Observation

36:08 The Love of the Father

36:45 Feeling Forsaken

39:26 The Dark Night of the Soul

43:25 The Metaphor of the Tree

50:34 Paul's Contentment

55:33 The Secret of Being Content

01:02:04 Final Thoughts and Reflections

Related Links

Dark Night Project: www.darknightlive.com

Nemr Institute: www.nemrinstitute.com