Could modern monasticism and its role in today's church revitalize your faith?

 

Host Curtis Chang welcomes pastor and modern-day monastic Jared Boyd to explore the transformative power of modern monasticism. Discover how ancient spiritual practices are being revived through the Order of Common Life to renew the Church, strengthen clergy integrity, and address challenges that have led many toward deconstruction. Learn how intentional community and contemplative rhythms can foster deep spiritual growth and vibrant faith—offering a vision for the future of church renewal through monastic traditions.

 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• About St. Benedict of Nursia
• About St. Francis of Assisi
• Phyllis Tickle's Divine Hours
• Phyllis Tickle defines Fixed-hour prayer
• Book of Common Prayer (online version)
• Rule of St. Benedict (pdf)
• Ralph Winter (Ralph D. Winter Research Center)
• Mother Teresa’s A Dark Spiritual Life and Love of The Poor

More from Jared Boyd:

• Order of Common Life 
• Jared’s website
• Jared’s Instagram
• Jared Boyd’s Finding Freedom in Constraint: Reimagining Spiritual Disciplines as a Communal Way of Life
• Jared Boyd’s Imaginative Prayer: A Yearlong Guide for Your Child's Spiritual Formation

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