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This podcast has been created by Lori Taylor and Christina Willman. The focus will be the subject of Liminality, which is that space in life where you've left something behind that is familiar or stable and entered a period of unknown, waiting, and chaos. Join the conversation.

Lori Taylor and Christina Willman


    • Feb 18, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 27 EPISODES
    • 5 SEASONS

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    Thriving in Between Flyover

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 51:22


    In this episode, Lori and Christina give a broad view of who we are, where we are, and what we're about from the plane at 10,000ft.

    Unique Community and Liminal Space: A Conversation with Katie Kibbe

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 54:04


    In this episode, Lori and Christina have a conversation with Katie Kibbe, author and cultivator of authentic friendships, about how a unique community develops during liminal times. Mentioned in the podcast:@katie_kibbehttp://katiekibbe.substack.comThe Writer's Refuge (link in Katie's Instagram profile)

    May I Walk With You? A Conversation with Kelli Monical

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 63:31


    In this episode, Christina and Lori have a conversation with Kelli Monical (registered nurse, Stephen Ministry Leader, etc.) about how we can effectively walk WITH someone during times of sorrow, tragedy, (and other difficult struggles). Mentioned on the podcast:https://www.stephenministries.org/stephenministry/default.cfm/917?mnbsm=1.https://a.co/d/9t7fJfL. The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rodgers by Maxwell Kinghttps://a.co/d/15VhULD. A Grace Disguised by Jerry SittserAuthor Max Lucado quote 

    The Big FIVE: Pitfalls, Landmines, and Traps...OH MY!

    Play Episode Play 51 sec Highlight Listen Later May 8, 2023 61:34


    In this episode Lori and Christina discuss the common pitfalls, traps, and landmines that can befall us during our "in-between" journey.

    Safe Spaces. A conversation with Mandi Pierson

    Play Episode Play 58 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 78:59 Transcription Available


    In this episode, Lori and Christina chat with mental health expert Mandi Pierson about Trauma Informed Care and the importance of creating safe spaces for individuals (and ourselves).---------------------------------------------------------------------------Mentioned in the podcast:Window of Tolerance Dan Siegel. https://drdansiegel.com.A Grace Disguised by Jerry Sittser. https://a.co/d/8yyqqGN.https://porchlightcolumbus.com/.Liturgy of the Ordinary. https://tishharrisonwarren.com/liturgy-of-the-ordinary.

    Knocked Off Balance: Pilgrimage with Tony Kriz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 58:18


    In this episode, Lori and Christina discuss pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago AND in our everyday lives with author, speaker, film maker and fellow podcaster Tony Kriz. Mentioned in the podcast:Book. Sacred Pathways by Gary Thomas. https://a.co/d/dhNJ3dY.www.tonykriz.com. Books. Films. Speaker engagement requests.Tony and Kari's podcast: Pilgrim Lost. https://pilgrimlost.com/New feature documentary coming soon: “Sentenced”

    Calling the Courageous! The Posture of Adventure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 42:53


    In this episode, Lori and Christina discuss the Posture of Adventure with some metaphors, biblical examples and personal stories.Mentioned in the podcast.The Faith of Leap: Embracing a Theology of Risk, Adventure & Courage by Michael Frost and Alan Hirsch.Stories of Ruth and Esther in the Bible.Upcoming: A Liminal Retreat! September 16-18, 2022. Pine, AZ Visit www.mountaintreks.org and go to Upcoming Treks to register. 

    When the Story Changes. A Conversation with Pastor Don Doe

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 66:21


    In this episode, Lori and Christina have a conversation with Pastor Don and his experience with Liminal Space. God has used it to change him, his relationships and the trajectory of his life.Mentioned in the podcast.Pastor Don's recent sermon at Mountain Park.https://www.mountainpark.org/sermons/the-reality-of-jesusRomans 5:3-5

    Hope and Liminal Postures: Considering Hope Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2022 69:37


    In this episode, Lori and Christina consider the thread of HOPE throughout the Liminal Postures.

    Considering Hope

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 61:41


    In the first episode of 2022, Lori and Christina, discuss HOPE. Where does our understanding of HOPE come from? Where do we get HOPE? Can we get more of it?Let's do a deep dive in some books, psychology and medical studies!Books mentioned in the podcast:The Hope Quotient by Ray JohnstonThe Anatomy of Hope: How People Prevail in the Face of Illness by Jerome GroopmanAtlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené Brown

    "Embracing Uncomfortable" and Liminal Space: A Conversation with Dr. Deb Gorton

    Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 62:25


    In this episode, Lori and Christina talk with Clinical Psychologist, Professor and Author, Dr. Deb Gorton about her new book, Embracing Uncomfortable as well as some parallels with Life in Liminality.Link to the book. https://www.debgorton.com/book.Mentioned in the podcast: Embracing Uncomfortable website. https://www.embracinguncomfortable.com.

    How Can I Help? A Conversation about Empathy with Erik Batchelor

    Play Episode Play 19 sec Highlight Listen Later May 7, 2021 45:41


    In this episode, Lori and Christina answer an email question regarding "Empathy" through the lens of liminality. Erik gives some practical ways to improve our empathy aptitude.Discussed in the podcast:LiL podcast about mourning. https://lifeinliminality.buzzsprout.com/887302/3641674-is-this-over-yet-a-posture-of-mourning-in-liminal-space.Books:Vulnerable by Raleigh SadlerPower of Moments by Chip and Dan HeathCompassionomics by Stephen Trzeciak and Anthony Mazzarelli

    Studying Liminality: A Conversation with Fellow Journeyman Pastor Fraser Venter

    Play Episode Play 33 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 58:48


    In this episode, Lori and Christina have an inspiring conversation with Pastor Fraser Venter about his own liminal experience, the knowledge he has gained from studying liminality, and his insights gleaned from walking with others through transitions.Mentioned in this episode:St. John of the CrossThomas MertonDavid stories: 1 Samuel 21 & 22Canoeing The Mountains by Tod BolsingerTempered Resilience by Tod BolsingerCucamonga Christian Fellowship and Pastor Fraser Venter https://ccflive.orgWaymaker https://youtu.be/iJCV_2H9xD0Lori's Online Course: Embracing Life In-Between (Course begins March 16th, lasts 7 weeks)http://www.mountaintreks.org/online-courses

    Pack Your Bags: The Posture of Adventure in Liminal Space: A Conversation with Angela McCurren

    Play Episode Play 57 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 55:24


    In this episode, Lori and Christina have a conversation with Angela McCurren about what "adventure" means for healing and growing during liminal space.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Angela McCurren's Instagram. @outdoor.angventures. Angela McCurren's website. www.outdoorangventures.com.Books mentioned on the podcast.Adventure and the Way of Jesus by Greg RobinsonThe Faith of Leap by Michael Frost and Alan Hirsch

    Are We There Yet? Posture of a Pilgrim in Liminal Space

    Play Episode Play 48 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 27, 2020 58:43


    In this episode, Lori and Christina walk through the some of the characteristics and importance of taking the posture of a pilgrim during wandering times.Books mentioned in the episode. The Sacred Journey by Charles Foster. https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Journey-Ancient-Practices/dp/0849946093. The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday. https://www.amazon.com/Obstacle-Way-Timeless-Turning-Triumph/dp/1591846358/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1601176982&sr=1-1

    Tapping into Creativity: A Conversation with Christi Martinelli

    Play Episode Play 39 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 65:30


    In this episode, Lori and Christina speak with their first female guest, producer, Christi Martinelli about how we can tap into creativity during liminal times.Mentioned in the podcast.Christi's website: anchorshineproductions.com Christi's Instagram pages: @anchorshine @christimartinelli

    Disruptive Discipleship: A Conversation with Sam Van Eman

    Play Episode Play 18 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 51:31


    In this episode, Christina and Lori learn from Sam Van Eman, author of Disruptive Discipleship:The Power of Breaking Routine to Kickstart Your Faith about how we can let disruptions guide us to growth.Sam Van Eman's website. https://www.samvaneman.com/.Sam's book link. https://www.samvaneman.com/writing-2/disruptive-discipleship/.CCO Experiential Design website. https://ccojubilee.org/about-cco-xd/.Discussed in the podcast. https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/examen-prayer-card/.

    LiL Minisode: A Posture of Readiness

    Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later May 21, 2020 22:36


    In this minisode, Lori and Christina discuss the importance of creating disciplines during liminal times to position us to receive not achieve.Discussed in the podcast. Discerning the Voice of God by Pricilla Shirer. https://www.amazon.com/Discerning-Voice-God-Revised-Recognize/dp/1462774040

    Maintaining Motivation: A Conversation with Mathew Embry

    Play Episode Play 16 sec Highlight Listen Later May 21, 2020 35:35


    In this episode, Christina and Lori have a conversation with film director Mathew Embry where they discuss his discipline and perseverance through his own liminal space.Mathew Embry. https://www.mshope.com.Living Proof film. https://www.seelivingproof.com.

    LiL Minisode: A Posture of Revision

    Play Episode Play 32 sec Highlight Listen Later May 14, 2020 20:51


    In their first minisode, Christina and Lori highlight some important truths about the posture of Revision.

    Broken Images: A Conversation with PC Walker

    Play Episode Play 32 sec Highlight Listen Later May 14, 2020 35:14


    In this episode, Christina and Lori host a conversation with PC Walker, author, speaker and Residence Life Director at William Jessup University. PC discusses replacing our broken images of God while waiting in the tension of being pulled back like an arrow in the Master Archer's bow.PC Walker Website. http://www.ragamuffinpc.com/. PC's latest book: Won't Stop Calling Your Name. https://www.ragamuffinpc.com/signed-books/wscyn. Also mentioned in the podcast. Martin Luther King Jr.- Unfulfilled Dreams

    Is This Over Yet? A Posture of Mourning in Liminal Space

    Play Episode Play 18 sec Highlight Listen Later May 6, 2020 31:57


    In this episode, Christina and Lori discuss the posture of Mourning. What can we gain from it? How do we find clarity of the essential truths of who we are and who God is?Resources:A Grace Disguised by Jerry SittserCrushing by T.D. JakesA Grief Observed by C.S. LewisPermission to Feel by Marc Brackett

    Rhythms: A Conversation with Pastor Matt Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 40:29


    In this episode, Christina and Lori enjoy their first guest interview with Pastor Matt Anderson, lead pastor at McDowell Church in Scottsdale, Arizona. Not only does he discuss his own liminal experience but he gives some valuable rhythms to practice during liminality.If you want to find out more about Pastor Matt and McDowell Church, visit https://mcdowell.church/Other resources mentioned:A Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene Peterson (IV Press, 1980)"Becoming Aware of Our Thirst," Chapter 6 in Inside Out by Larry Crabb (NavPress, 2013)

    Come On In: A Posture of Hospitality in Liminal Space Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 21:25


    Part 2:In this episode, Christina and Lori are continuing the discussion on the posture of Hospitality. They offer metaphors and challenges of being welcoming in liminality.

    Come On In: A Posture of Hospitality in Liminal Space Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 22:10


    Part 1:In this episode, Christina and Lori define the overarching idea of "Postures" and their role in Liminal Space, then begin looking at the posture of Hospitality.

    Responding to Liminal Space

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 45:56


    In this episode, Christina and Lori discuss why liminal space can be so difficult and what it means to take an inventory of our typical responses.

    Intro to Life in Liminality

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 10:18


    Welcome to the beginning of the conversation. Join us for the journey through liminal space.

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