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- My Bad, God's Good
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“My bad!” It’s lingo for something done wrong. Why do we make bad choices? Debates over human nature and our relationship to God stretch back to the dawn of human history. In this episode take a new look to uncover what people who do bad things can learn about themselves and the goodness of God. The traditional Christian doctrine of original sin misinterprets reality. We find help to build well-being with progressive spirituality and community.
Segments include:
The false foundation of Original Sin
Owning our actions offers choices for health
Embracing solidarity with others overcomes bigotry
Renewal of meaning in God's universal love
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Enjoy the Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@tracksforthejourney7717 min - What Are You Afraid Of?
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Fear pops up everyday. How can we handle it well? Join me in exploring fear and what it means for our well-being. I draw from Scripture, psychology, and literature to help us cope and overcome it. We can learn from the Hero's Journey motif and Christian spirituality three key insights about dealing with this common experience. "The Lord is my light... of whom shall I be afraid?"
3:28 What is fear?8:25 Discover new truths to counter fear
12:03 Wait and learn with a mentor
15:34 Engage the fear
CITED
Joseph Campbell, The Hero with a Thousand Faces. New World Library, Third Edition, 2008.Dan Bronzite, “The Hero's Journey - Mythic Structure of Joseph Campbell's Monomyth.” https://www.movieoutline.com/articles/the-hero-journey-mythic-structure-of-joseph-campbell-monomyth.html
Christopher Vogler, “Excepts from Myth and the Movies by Stuart Voytilla.” https://www.tlu.ee/~rajaleid/montaazh/Hero%27s%20Journey%20Arch.pdf
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Enjoy the Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@tracksforthejourney7722 min - The Door of Confusion
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Confusion can spin our world and faith like a twirling top, can’t it? Who likes confusion, mystery, and uncertainty? Yet confusion might just be the doorway to something we need. Let’s explore the possibility that embracing our uncertainties can lead to greater well-being.
Segments include:
The invitation of uncertainty to great possibilities
Reframe thoughts to find perspectives
Create with God an open future
Kristi Nelson, Wake Up Grateful: the transformational practice of taking nothing for granted. Storey Publishing, 2022.Bruce Epperly, Praying with Process Theology: Spiritual practices for personal and planetary healing. River Lane Press, 2017.
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Enjoy the Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@tracksforthejourney7719 min - Diary Your Way to Well-being
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How can 2023 be a better year for you mentally, socially, and vocationally? A simple tool is keeping a therapeutic journal. You can discover insights and improve your life with just a few minutes each day. Explore with me the benefits and practical methods that will guide you to diary your way to well-being.
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Enjoy the Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@tracksforthejourney7718 min - Guiding Stars for Wise Folks Today
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We make many decisions every day. Some are life changing and need special consideration. Do we follow a star like the Wise Men of old? Progressive theology and modern psychology offer some answers. Enjoy this episode as we probe where we might find guidance for our important decisions.
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Enjoy the Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@tracksforthejourney7721 min - Your Healthy Anger
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Anger surrounds us today. Fighting, revenge, abuse, and murder make the headlines. Even the ancient words of the Bible narrate stories of God being angry! What can we do with anger? Let’s understand this emotion better and learn to regulate ourselves to achieve a healthier lifestyle.Support the show
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Enjoy the Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@tracksforthejourney7722 min - Gals, Guys, and God
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Today’s headlines tell the story of a struggle for equality that has persisted for millennia. Women and men are equally human but not equal in rights and opportunity. To understand what’s happening in this quest for wellbeing, we must explore history, theology, and psychology. Join me in this episode about “Gals, Guys, and God.”
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Enjoy the Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@tracksforthejourney7721 min - Agents of Change
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Have you ever felt stuck in a situation you could not change? It’s frustrating and even frightening to lose what psychologists call “agency.” What can you do to break out when you feel like you are locked in and helpless? Let’s explore what to do to regain the power of change in this episode of Tracks for the Journey.Support the show
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Enjoy the Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@tracksforthejourney7716 min - 40 Billion Miles So Far!
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Forty billion miles! As I celebrate my 70th birthday, I've reflected on some ideas that have helped me along this journey of life. You may find some thoughts that will help you, no matter what your age. Let's consider owning the past, accepting the present, traveling together, and our Companion on this road. Forty billion miles... and counting!Support the show
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Enjoy the Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@tracksforthejourney7724 min - Balancing Labor and Life
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Whether you are working a first job, or nearing retirement, balancing labor and life is a challenge. When we add to this that the pandemic has altered work for millions, the difficulty increases. Let’s take a few minutes to explore what is happening with our work today, some insights from the Bible, and how we can balance living and working.
CITED“Job Satisfaction 2022: Chartbook.” www.conference-board.org. https://www.conference-board.org/research/job-satisfaction/2022-based-on-November-2021
“What Makes Life Meaningful? Views From 17 Advanced Economies,” www.pewreseach.org. https://www.pewresearch.org/global/2021/11/18/what-makes-life-meaningful-views-from-17-advanced-economies/
Messenger, William, “Calling and Vocation (overview). www.theologyofwork.org/key-topics/vocation-overview-article
Mendoza, Jordan, “100-year-old man breaks Guinness World Record for working at same company for 84 years.” www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2022/05/02/brazil-guinness-world-record-84-years
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About Tracks for the Journey
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Tracks for the Journey will improve your well-being with practical insight and inspiration from progressive Christian spirituality, positive psychology, and justice ethics. Your host is Dr. Larry…
Payne, a minister, chaplain, and counselor with more than 50 years experience helping people on their journey of life. He believes well-being is founded on balanced self-awareness, quality relationships, and active spirituality. Access all the resources of the Network at www.tracksforthejourney.com.
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