Tracks for the Journey

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Running the path beneath the giant Sequoias brought a depth to my faith experience. Could going Wild lead to a closer connection to God and the Planet? Explore with me a green path with the perspective of Panentheism, Jesus in the Wild, Ecopsychology, and the battle against plastic pollution. We can learn from Brian McLaren, Ilia Delio, and others a new language of faith discovery that is as old as the planet.
Segments include:
Discover a Wild Spirituality
Panentheism and the Our Natural World
Ecopsychology Brings Health from the Wild
Earth Day 2024 Battles Plastic Pollution
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Getting a good night’s sleep is important. But it’s not always easy. Sleep science offers a better tomorrow by improving what happens tonight. Let’s explore more about your well-being through good sleep habits. Looking at the example of Jesus, making a few minutes of pre-sleep preparation, and a tracking your nocturnal adventure can make all the difference!

Segments include

A casualty of sleepiness

The challenges and benefits of good sleep

A sleepy Savior

Practices for improving your rest

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Today 950 million women will say “No” to pregnancy by utilizing birth control. Is that a moral choice? With changes in America’s laws, the legality of interventional birth control is under attack. I believe there are four ethical and theological reasons to support reproductive choice which contribute to well-being at every stage of adult life.

Segments include:

A short history of birth control

A radical new age of choice

#1- The unitive purpose of sex

#2- Rights of Women to control their lives

#3- Choosing Divine-human collaboration

#4- Stewardship of finite resources

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Why was Jesus crying on the road to Jerusalem? That Easter story draws us close to the emotions of a God-filled man and to the life of faith today. We may well ask, would Jesus be crying over my city now? I invite you to explore what tears reveal, the emotions of God in relationship to us, and the crucial decisions for well-being we can make today. 

Segments include:

Why do we cry? 

The tears of Jesus 

God’s connection with our pain 

A better way of life 

Why would Jesus cry today? 

Our choices make a difference 

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I wear glasses to correct the distortions in my vision. Everyone has some biases that distort our perception of the world. Some of these thought patterns cause us to stumble in relationships, work, or lifestyle. When we break those biases we can enjoy better living. In this episode I explore common biases, connect with the Disciples of Jesus on a wild night voyage, and offer some ways to change the biased thoughts that can hold us back from well-being.

Segments include:

What is a bias? 1:07 

Biased Disciples and a Ghost 1:50

Awareness of my biases 4:20

Stop what isn’t working 7:22

Receive ideas from others 8:12

Step back from the crowd 9:35

Faith for better vision 10:36

CITED

John Manoogian III, “The Cognitive Bias Codex - 180+ biases”. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Cognitive_Bias_Codex_-_180%2B_biases,_designed_by_John_Manoogian_III_(jm3).png

 Carmen Acton, “Are You Aware of Your Biases?” Harvard Business Review, February 4, 2022. https://hbr.org/2022/02/are-you-aware-of-your-biases

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My teacher is red, round, and a billion years old. Without saying a word my teacher has taught important lessons about hope, purpose, and ecological connections. Yes, my teacher is a friendly, billion-year-old rock ready to share lessons for well-being that will enrich our journey of life.
I have a small prayer garden at the Bright Star Farm in west Texas. The centerpiece is a soccer-ball size, red granite stone. I've often spent time reflecting on the silent story told by my rocky friend. Thanks for listening!

Segments include:

Meet my billion-year-old friend

A Rocky Road to the Farm

Everything Connects

Made to Do This

Hope for Billions to Come

CITED

“Geology of the Rocky Mountains.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geology_of_the_Rocky_Mountains

“Alkali Feldspar Granite.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alkali_feldspar_granite

“Alkali feldspar granite, some varieties of which are called 'red granite',[1] is a felsic igneous rock and a type of granite rich in the mineral potassium feldspar (K-spar). It is a dense rock with a phaneritic texture. The abundance of K-spar gives the rock a predominant pink to reddish hue; peppered with minor amounts of black minerals”  

“How Do Rocky Planets Really Form?” https://www.caltech.edu/about/news/how-do-rocky-planets-really-form#

(Maps on YouTube: Ron Blakely, designer, in Geoff Manaugh, “Assembling North America.” https://bldgblog.com/2006)

Jay McDaniel, “Panentheism: Twelve Metaphors.” https://www.openhorizons.org/panentheism-twelve-metaphors.html

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Danger! You may be sabotaging your own well-being! It’s vital to avoid the twin saboteurs of “Fearing Your Fears” and “Confusing Feeling’s with Facts.” In this episode I share a story of Nazi sabotage, the help Jasmine found, and inspiration from a jailbird. Join me to explore ways to foil the plot within and build greater well-being.
Segments include:
A Nazi Plot
Saboteur Within
A Jailbird’s Reaction
Fearing Our Fears
Jasmine’s Choice
Confusing Feeling’s with Facts
The Arrest 

CITED

David A. Taylor, “The Inside Story of How a Nazi Plot to Sabotage the U.S. War Effort Was Foiled.”   https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/inside-story-how-nazi-plot-sabotage-us-war-effort-was-foiled-180959594/

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All of us care about having good physical health. We deal with illness, practice good habits, and watch our calories, right? When things go wrong, we can struggle with big questions about what we are doing and even God’s place in this quest. Can God make you healthy? 
The insights of Process  Christian Theology can help us deal with the health issues we face today.  God's essential attribute is Love, the non-coercive activity that seeks the well-being of the world. The love of God brings freedom to us and all things to collaborate with God, or not. In our health, there are no divine interventions that alter the laws of nature. Our choices enable us to collaborate with God's good work for health.  

Segments include:
A Theology of God's Power
The Nature of Love
God collaborates with things
God, Love, and your health
God and our freedom
We should work with God for health

CITED

Thomas Jay Oord, The Death of Omnipotence and the Birth of Amipotence. SacraSage Press, 2023

David Ray Griffin, Reenchangment without Supernaturalism. Cornell University Press, 2001.

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The ticking seconds of the clock—could they be the signal God is moving across my life and yours? Jesus never heard that sound but knew so much about time. He demonstrated every moment brings the possibility of insight, miracle, renewal, or fulfillment. As the new year unfolds, let’s explore how we can unleash the Now-Moments for greater well-being.

CITED

Anthony Salvanto, “CBS News poll looks at where Americans find happiness.” https://www.cbsnews.com/news/americans-happiness-whats-good-a-cbs-news-poll-series

Deborah Martine Chase (Producer), Ken Kwapis (Director). “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (Movie). Warner Bros Studio 2005.

“Poems about living in the moment.” https://discoverpoetry.com

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By December 26, the Christmas wrapping paper is thrown away and the last tidbit of fruitcake eaten. But what if our Christmas celebration could go on-and-on to build our well-being? When we explore beyond the tinsel and tidbits, we can discover God at work far beyond our imagination or the simple fact of a Jewish baby born in 4 BCE. Our lives and our world can be transformed by an endless Christmas!
Segments include:
The Incarnation Idea
First Incarnation: Creation
Second Incarnation: Consciousness
Third Incarnation: Jesus the Christ
Fourth Incarnation: Indwelling Spirit
Fifth Incarnation: Fulfilled Universe

CITED and CREDITS
Thomas Jay Oord, The Death of Omnipotence and the Birth of Amipotence. SacraSage Press, 2023.

Richard Rohr, The Universal Christ. Convergent Press, 2019. 

Simona Ginsburg and Eva Jablonka, “How Did Consciousness Evolve? An Illustrated Guide.” https://thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/how-did-consciousness-evolve-an-illustrated-guide

Keisha N. Blaine, “'God Is Not Going to Put It in Your Lap.' What Made Fannie Lou Hamer’s Message on Civil Rights So Radical—And So Enduring.” https://time.com/5692775/fannie-lou-hamer/

Mallory Wyckoff, God Is. Wm. B Eerdmans Publishing, 2022.

Bruce Epperly, Process Theology: A Guide for the Perplexed. T & T Clark, 2011.

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