Dale Fredrickson

How do we begin to understand racism and the evil it perpetuates? In this interview, Dominique Christina, opens up about the intersections of her life and work as poet, educator, and activist. Through stories, poetry, and impassioned conversation she invites us to feel; “to try on this sadness, this outrage, this pain, to reject the “construct” of race, and remind ourselves again of the miracle, the infinite possibilities of being human. The post Come and feel with me: An interview with Dominique Christina appeared first on Dale Fredrickson.

On this episode, I talk about the ancient idea of hospitality. I walk through several ancient texts and stories and focus on the spirit of early Christianity. The radical message—the original revolution—is that everyone gets a seat at the table. It is the “hospitality of God” that truly turns the tables on our human condition.… The post On Wounds & Wonder: Podcast 17 | this is your chair appeared first on Dale Fredrickson.

Have you heard the word “mantra” swirling around lately? On this episode, I talk about the power of mantras. We take a brief look at mantras in Hinduism and then we excavate the endlessly perplexing nature of humanity and our need for mantras. I talk about how these simple words and phrases have the power… The post On Wounds & Wonder: Podcast 16 | you don’t have time appeared first on Dale Fredrickson.

Columbia is well known for its coffee, orchids, and cocaine. But do you know about its radical Catholic Priests? On this episode, I take you to the birthplace of Liberation Theology: Medellin, Columbia circa 1968. As these priests gathered and discussed the plight of the common people and the future of Christianity, a fresh interpretation… The post On Wounds & Wonder: Podcast 15 | christo te amo appeared first on Dale Fredrickson.

On this episode, I share the true story of my encounter with a coyote on a running trail. Yeah, I thought I was going to die! I talk about the power of metaphors and explore how metaphors shape how we view each other, God, and ourselves. I argue that thinking with metaphors is essential and… The post On Wounds & Wonder: Podcast 14 | the day i danced with a coyote and remembered God appeared first on Dale Fredrickson.

On this episode, I talk about the unreflective ambitions, passions, and desires that can drag us in directions that we really don’t want to go. I talk about busyness and people pleasing and the transformative power of breathing. I summarize Tim Kreider’s excellent essay Lazy: A manifesto and introduce you to some obscure but important early Christian… The post On Wounds & Wonder: Podcast 13 | a little exercise that could change your life appeared first on Dale Fredrickson.

On this episode, I talk about the emotional, physical, and spiritual cost of burnout. I weave into this conversation the band Arcade Fire, Voldemort, Ruby Sales, and Micheal Gungor. How can you go wrong with that line up? I end with a strange but provocative poem I wrote called “you will receive power.” This is… The post On Wounds & Wonder: Podcast 12 | you will receive power appeared first on Dale Fredrickson.

On this episode, I talk about how human bodies are good but how consumerism negatively effects how we treat one another. What does it mean that humans are not commodities to be bought and sold but mysteries to be valued and cherished? This podcast ends with a powerful poem called “defiance is a dance i’m… The post On Wounds & Wonder: Podcast 11 | defiance is a dance i’m learning appeared first on Dale Fredrickson.

On this episode, I ponder the astonishing claim of Christian faith that “God became human.” I get a little nerdy and talk about the Nicene and Constantinople Creeds and then I introduce the thinking of Gregory of Nazianzus. I end with a poem called “a song in the dark.” This is podcast 10 of 17… The post On Wounds & Wonder: Podcast 10 | a song in the dark appeared first on Dale Fredrickson.

On this episode, I talk about the entertaining, destructive, and instructive power of anger. We have some fun with road rage, Will Ferrell, and Hermione Granger punching Draco Malfoy. We review some etymology on anger from India and we face the truth that each one of us must pay attention and learn to care for… The post On Wounds & Wonder: Podcast 9 | anger is a disguise we wear appeared first on Dale Fredrickson.

On this episode, I talk about the importance of laments. What’s a lament? Laments are complaints, shouts, and protests against injustice. I focus on the book of poems at the heart of the Bible called Psalms. There are 150 Psalms in the Bible and 50 of those are laments. I talk about how when wars,… The post On Wounds & Wonder: Podcast 8 | how long must we wait? appeared first on Dale Fredrickson.

On this episode, I ask the question: how do we let go of the pain of the past so that our presents and futures aren’t paralyzed by pain? I’ve found some hope in answering this question from Langston Hughes, Carl Jung, and the subversive wisdom teacher Jesus. This episode will probably raise more question and… The post On Wounds & Wonder: Podcast 7 | living in yesterday appeared first on Dale Fredrickson.

On this episode, I talk about what our tears teach us about being human. We look at the research of Michael Trimble who argues that human teardrops are made in the crucible of pain and beauty. And I end with the poem “teardrops of the earth.” This is podcast 6 of 17 for the On… The post On Wounds & Wonder: Podcast 6 | teardrops of the earth appeared first on Dale Fredrickson.

On this episode, I talk about Fatherlessness. I explore this epidemic through the Fresh Prince of Bel Air, sociology, and the incredible photography of Zun Lee. And, I end with my poem “the burden that buries men.” Isn’t that a great title for a poem? This is podcast 5 of 17 for the On Wounds… The post On Wounds & Wonder: Podcast 5 | the burden that buries men appeared first on Dale Fredrickson.

On this episode, I interview my friend Lewis Brown, known to many through his hip/hop artist name of Proxy. We will talk about race, reconciliation, and how any form of racial bigotry is incompatible with Christian faith. This interview was deep and rich and I can’t wait for you to give it a listen. We… The post On Wounds & Wonder: Podcast 4 | the cries we cannot hear appeared first on Dale Fredrickson.

On this episode, we’re going to get controversial. I talk about the work of Tyrone Formann a sociologist who specializes in intergroup prejudice and discrimination. He defines apathy as: “indifference toward societal racial and ethnic inequality and lack of engagement with race-related social issues.” Apathy is a form of not caring and not knowing. We… The post On Wounds & Wonder: Podcast 3 | white apathy appeared first on Dale Fredrickson.

On this episode, I talk about pain, anxiety, failure, and therapy. This is the most personal I’ve ever gotten. I talk about the illusion of control and how surrender leads to freedom. And, I end with my poem “My chest is a forest fire.” This is podcast 2 of 17 for the On Wounds &… The post On Wounds & Wonder: Podcast 2 | my chest is a forest fire appeared first on Dale Fredrickson.

On this podcast episode, I talk about some common experiences of human life especially wounds and wonder. I explore these two themes with the help of Dumbledore, St. Augustine, and Family Systems theory. I ask the question: How do we find healing from the wounds that often sabotage us so we can experience the wonder… The post On Wounds & Wonder: Podcast 1 | an oracle of sorts appeared first on Dale Fredrickson.

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Eternal Internal: Engaging the world with the internal intentions of Jesus. Audio The post Eternal Internal: Fear (Part 7) appeared first on Dale Fredrickson.

Eternal Internal: Engaging the world with the internal intentions of Jesus. Audio The post Eternal Internal: Joy (Part 6) appeared first on Dale Fredrickson.

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Eternal Internal: Engaging the world with the internal intentions of Jesus. Audio The post Eternal Internal: Compassion (Part Four) appeared first on Dale Fredrickson.

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Eternal Internal: Wonder – Engaging the World with the internal intentions of Jesus. Audio The post Eternal Internal: Wonder (Part Two) appeared first on Dale Fredrickson.

Eternal Internal: Love – Engaging the World with the internal intentions of Jesus. Audio The post Eternal Internal: Love (Part One) appeared first on Dale Fredrickson.

Mornings at Blackwater by Mary Oliver For years, every morning, I drank from Blackwater Pond. It was flavored with oak leaves and also, no doubt, the feet of ducks. And always it assuaged me from the dry bowl of the very far past. What I want to say is that the past is the past,… The post Directions – Christa Romig-Leavitt on Mary Oliver appeared first on Dale Fredrickson.

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