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I discuss ecology with a little bit of existentialism thrown in every now and then. Each episode I’ll read a paragraph or quote relating to either topic and then provide personal anecdote or reflection on the thinkers’ ideas. My ambition is to merely spread the necessity for us to be aware of our re…

Mason Unrau


    • Sep 2, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Post Summer Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 4:43


    After a full summer I share a brief update on the future of this show.

    52. Mercy by Dorothy Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 23:23


    This is the last episode of this season. I hope you enjoy it and thank you for joining me through this study. How can our mercy be the extension of love to others? This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    51. Wounds by Catharine Doherty & Ed Loring

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 24:32


    How can we help the wounded people around us? How should we approach the wounds of others? This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    50. Welcome

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 19:50


    What are the challenges you face in welcoming people into community? Are we called to welcome everyone into our communities? This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    49. Hospitality by Christine D. Pohl

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 22:30


    Do we need boundaries for hospitality? Should our hospitality be available to everyone? This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    48. Interruptions by Emmanuel Katongole and Chris Rice

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 25:04


    How should we react to interruptions? What is the purpose of interruptions? This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    47. Next Door by Charles E. Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 27:32


    What is the risk of being too focused on a mission? This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    46. Good Fences by Elizabeth Dede

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 30:09


    Are good fences or walls needed? Is there a risk to a community if there are no barriers? This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    45. Comfort Zones by Eugene H. Peterson & Elton Trueblood

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 27:05


    Why is sectarianism dangerous? What does it mean for the Church to transcend itself? This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    44. Revolution by John M. Perkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 25:19


    How do you think relocation, reconciliation, and redistribution can lead to a revolution? Which would you find the most challenging? This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    43. Celebration by Richard J. Foster

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 22:31


    What is the difference between celebration and partying? How do you like to celebrate? This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    42. At Table by Leonardo Boff & Dietrich Bonhoeffer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 26:02


    What is the significance of eating food together at a table? Why is it important to build community by eating together? This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    41. Forgiveness by Johann Christoph Arnold

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 29:11


    Why is forgiveness important for the community? This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    40. Repentance by Benedict of Nursia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 28:54


    What is the purpose of repentance? How is church discipline beneficial? This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    39. Transparency by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 21:28


    What does it mean to be transparent in the community? Is there a time when we should not be transparent? This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    38. Solitude by Henri J. M. Nouwen & Eberhard Arnold

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 26:09


    What is the purpose of solitude? Are solitude and isolation different? What are you giving and receiving from community? Click to purchase my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Calendar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    37. Family Values by Andy Crouch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 27:09


    What role do single and married people play in community and a common household? Click to purchase my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Calendar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    36. Children by Charles E. Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 19:26


    What role do children play in the community? How can we better integrate children into our lives? Click to purchase my ⁠⁠⁠⁠Calendar⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠Book⁠⁠⁠⁠. This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    35. Money by Jodi Garbinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 32:13


    What role does money play in your life? Do you think a common purse is possible in community? Click to purchase my ⁠⁠⁠Calendar⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Book⁠⁠⁠. This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    34. Submission by Richard J. Foster & John F. Alexander

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 25:27


    What does it look like to submit to leadership? Why is submission so unpopular in today's culture? Click to purchase my ⁠⁠Calendar⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Book⁠⁠. This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    33. Leadership by Henri J.M. Nouwen (In the Name of Jesus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 27:06


    What are the responsibilities of Leaders and Followers? What are leaders called to? Click to purchase my ⁠Calendar⁠ or ⁠Book⁠. This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    32. Dialogue by Elizabeth O'Connor

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 28:54


    What is true dialogue? What is the purpose of dialogue? Does dialogue occur in churches? Click to purchase my Calendar or Book. This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    31. Unity by Chiara Lubich & Stephen B. Clark

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 27:13


    How can we reach unity? Why did Jesus think unity was important? This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    30. Conflict by David Janzen

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 25:01


    How do you deal with conflict? In what ways can conflict actually be an opportunity? This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    29. Differences by Joan Chittister & Henri Nouwen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 27:32


    Is diversity needed for Christian Community? When are differences a blessing and when do they cease to be? This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    28. Irritations by Anthony De Mello and Roy Hession

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 31:00


    What does it mean about us when we are irritatedWhat does it mean to pull the plank from our eye before the spec of dust from our neighbour's eye? Are we called to not judge? This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    27. Acceptance by Adele J. Gonzalez

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 26:36


    To what degree should we accept others as Christians? Should we ignore the challenges we face with community members? This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    26. Vocation by John F. Alexander

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 26:06


    What is the purpose of our work? How does our vocation impact our life mission? This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    25. Deeds by Mother Teresa & John F. Alexander

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 28:02


    Can you clean a toilet? This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    24. Love by Thomas Merton & Søren Kierkegaard

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 35:47


    What is Love? What is needed for love? Love is the base of all things. This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Click the link if you want to purchase ⁠⁠"Called to Community."⁠⁠⁠ Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    23. Promises by Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 33:25


    What is the significance of promises? Why does our culture have such a challenge with promises and covenants? This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Click the link if you want to purchase ⁠⁠"Called to Community."⁠⁠⁠ Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    22. God's Call by Henri J.M. Nouwen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2023 19:07


    Are we all called to Christian community? What does it mean to hear God's Call? This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Click the link if you want to purchase ⁠⁠"Called to Community."⁠⁠⁠ Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    21. The Center by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 26:16


    What is the difference between 'human love' and 'spiritual love?' How do we differentiate between community and Christian community? This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Click the link if you want to purchase ⁠⁠"Called to Community."⁠⁠⁠ Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    20. Surrender by Arthur G. Gish

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 34:40


    How do we give up our will so that we may completely follow Jesus' will? Is it possible to partially commit to Christian Community? This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Click the link if you want to purchase ⁠⁠"Called to Community."⁠⁠⁠ Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    19. Beyond Self by Jean Vanier

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 27:58


    What is the process of moving from "community for myself" to myself for the community? This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Click the link if you want to purchase ⁠⁠"Called to Community."⁠⁠⁠ Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    18. Poisons by C.S. Lewis & Basilea Schlink

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 34:13


    Possessiveness, annoyance, envy, and mistrust are the poisons discussed in this chapter. I share my struggles with each of these and talk about possible antidotes. This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Click the link if you want to purchase ⁠⁠"Called to Community."⁠⁠⁠ Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    17. Obstacles by Eberhard Arnold

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 34:42


    How are we letting our touchiness and opinionatedness get in the way of Christ's call in our lives? How can we remove our egotism from our way of thinking? This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Click the link if you want to purchase ⁠⁠"Called to Community."⁠⁠⁠ Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    16. Illusions by Arthur Katz & Elizabeth O'Connor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 31:57


    What are the illusions we bring to community? Are we coming with unrealized anxieties or visions of the Christian life? This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Click the link if you want to purchase ⁠⁠"Called to Community."⁠⁠⁠ Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    15. Idealism by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 28:47


    It may be fun to imagine what an ideal community would be, but is it detracting from what Christ plans for his people? I share experiences when I have fallen into this fallacy and hope you can glean some wisdom from my experiences. This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of communities. Click the link if you want to purchase ⁠⁠"Called to Community."⁠⁠⁠ Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    14. Communion by Jean Vanier *Disclaimer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 29:31


    I provide a disclaimer at the beginning of this episode that I hope you listen to before skipping it. We are all sinful, we all need to return to the Way Jesus calls us to. What does communion look like, and how might we walk with others into communion? This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of communities. Click the link if you want to purchase ⁠⁠"Called to Community."⁠⁠⁠ Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    13. It Takes Work by Charles E. Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 35:25


    What does it mean to connect? What does it take to build relationships that are rooted and meaningful? What are the barriers that prevent us from accomplishing Christ centred community? This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of communities. Click the link if you want to purchase ⁠⁠"Called to Community."⁠⁠⁠ Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    12. Life's Task by Eberhard Arnold

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 29:36


    What is the key to true love and unity in a community? Are we all called to the task of building community? This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of communities. Click the link if you want to purchase ⁠⁠"Called to Community."⁠⁠⁠ Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    11. A Vision by George MacDonald

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 20:18


    What does an economy look like without greed? In this chapter, the author gives us a vision of what it may be like. In this season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of communities. Click the link if you want to purchase ⁠⁠"Called to Community."⁠⁠⁠ Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    10. The Way by Alden Bass

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 29:27


    Throughout the last 2000 years, there has been a plethora of Christian communities. I touch on a few examples and propose the question, "What does community look like in your context?" This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas. For each episode, I start by reading the chapter, giving my opinion on the reflective questions provided, scripture reading, and concluding with an actionable next step to take. Click the link if you want to purchase ⁠⁠"Called to Community."⁠⁠⁠ Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    9. Counterculture by Howard A. Snyder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 33:48


    How do we be part of the world but not of it? I explore this question and discuss what the Church needs to toss to the side in order to properly be counter-cultural. This was one of the most impactful chapters for me. This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas. For each episode, I start by reading the chapter, giving my opinion on the reflective questions provided, scripture reading, and concluding with an actionable next step to take. Click the link if you want to purchase ⁠⁠"Called to Community."⁠⁠⁠ Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    8. A Visible Reality by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 29:14


    What does it take for a fellowship to be meaningful enough to push up against the law in uncomfortable ways? How can we let our identities melt away into only being defined by Christ? I touch on these questions in this episode. This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas. For each episode, I start by reading the chapter, giving my opinion on the reflective questions provided, scripture reading, and concluding with an actionable next step to take. Click the link if you want to purchase ⁠⁠"Called to Community."⁠⁠⁠ Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    7. Christian Communism w/ Trevor Schaffrick

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 52:04


    In this episode, I have my friend Trevor on to discuss this somewhat controversial chapter. He is a pastor of a local church and is immersed in developing a meaningful community in the context he is in. Throughout our conversation, we attempt to answer three questions: Do we agree with the claims of the authors? Why or why not? Is there an alternative social or economic structure that you think better resembles the Kingdom of God? What practical steps can we take to care for other people within our current structures? This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas. For each episode, I start by reading the chapter, giving my opinion on the reflective questions provided, scripture reading, and concluding with an actionable next step to take. Click the link if you want to purchase ⁠⁠"Called to Community."⁠⁠⁠ Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    6. Pentecost by C. Norman Kraus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 22:07


    Pentecost was a significant event in the early church. In this episode, I share brief thoughts about the chapter because it is not a subject I feel confident expanding on. If you have any of your thoughts, share them with me, and I will discuss them in the next episode. This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas. For each episode, I start by reading the chapter, giving my opinion on the reflective questions provided, scripture reading, and concluding with an actionable next step to take. Click the link if you want to purchase ⁠⁠"Called to Community."⁠⁠⁠ Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    5. Brothers, Sisters by Hal Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 30:53


    Do you think the metaphor of the body or family is more relevant for Christ's followers? I share my thoughts on these ideas that are found in the new testament and where both can be helpful. This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas. For each episode, I start by reading the chapter, giving my opinion on the reflective questions provided, scripture reading, and concluding with an actionable next step to take. Click the link if you want to purchase ⁠⁠"Called to Community."⁠⁠⁠ Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    4. Embodiment by Gerhard Lohfink

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 29:39


    Embodying our faith and the life Christ calls us to is one of the topics I think most Christians are uncomfortable with. This new way of living requires effort and an active approach to meeting the needs of those around us. I share my thoughts on this contentious topic and a few relevant stories. This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas. For each episode, I start by reading the chapter, giving my opinion on the reflective questions provided, scripture reading, and concluding with an actionable next step to take. Click the link if you want to purchase ⁠⁠"Called to Community."⁠⁠⁠ Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

    3. Style of Life by Christoph Friedrich Blumhardt

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 28:39


    In episode three, I discuss the relationship between dependence on others and allowing others to depend on us for needs so we may live in a life-giving community. I also touch on the anxiety around independence and the need to move our spiritual relationships into the physical world and meet the basic needs of those close to us. This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas. For each episode, I start by reading the chapter, giving my opinion on the reflective questions provided, scripture reading, and concluding with an actionable next step to take. Click the link if you want to purchase ⁠⁠"Called to Community."⁠⁠⁠ Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

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