Practice Makes Presence

Heresies can get you in trouble, but so can some traditional ideas. In this episode, Matt discusses his favorite heresies about humanity, sin, morality, and divine perfection. Matt is @mattyinaz on Twitter and IG listen@practicemakespresence.com Song "Apollo" by Timely via Epidemic sound Support the show at Patreon.com/practicemakespresence.

In this episode from December 2020, Matt visits the Bible Study for Progressives podcast and talks with Rich Procida. Find Matt @mattyinaz on Twitter or listen@practicemakespresence.com Song "Apollo" by Timely via Epidemic sound Support the show at Patreon.com/practicemakespresence.

In this episode, Matt shares a sermon delivered on Trinity Sunday refelcting on John 3.  Reach Matt on Twitter @mattyinaz or listen@practicemakespresence.com Song "Apollo" by Timely via Epidemic sound Support the show at Patreon.com/practicemakespresence.  

This Episode is Matt's visit to the Elevation Podcast. Check out the Elevation show as a podcast and a youtube stream. Matt is @mattyinaz on Twitter or listen@practicemakespresence.com Song "Apollo" by Timely via Epidemic sound Support the show at Patreon.com/practicemakespresence.

In this episode, Matt reflects on the different ways Jesus is said to have prayed during the night in the garden of Gethsemane. Are we people of the "all", "if", or the space between? Matt is @mattyinaz on Twitter and IG or listen@practicemakespresence.com Song "Apollo" by Timely via Epidemic sound Support the show at Patreon.com/practicemakespresence.

Ambika Devi’s depth of knowledge takes you on a journey from the stars to your inner world. She is an international award-winning bestselling author of four books, an expert astrologer, and a dynamic international speaker. She specializes in getting your mind focused, igniting your intuition, inspiring your creativity, and putting you face to face with your inner wizard! Her pockets are filled with multiple degrees in fields of study including: A Master’s in Yoga and Meditation, and bachelor’s degrees in Astrology, and Fine Arts. Stuffed inside her backpack are colored pens, a journal, a kindle, a passport full of stamps, and a deck of tarot cards. Her passion is guiding you to find inner peace, outward success, and a greater level of health and happiness. Ambika has appeared on The Learning Channel, public and syndicated radio, and in periodicals as a relationship and communication expert. For 21 years she was a professor of Holistic Health at the university level and currently leads faculty as a dean for an online school where she has published a major of study on the path of meditation.   Matt is @mattyinaz on Twitter and IG or listen@practicemakespresence.com Song "Apollo" by Timely via Epidemic sound Support the show at Patreon.com/practicemakespresence.

Clint Adams is a former police officer, counselor, and current business leadership consultant. In this episode, we compare notes on policing, workplace change and talk about his book Lighting the Blue Flame, addressing a fictional community's response to someone who dies by suicide.   Matt is @mattyinaz on Twitter and IG or listen@practicemakespresence.com Share your Experience with PMP! Want to be on PMP?   Song "Apollo" by Timely via Epidemic sound Support the show at Patreon.com/practicemakespresence.

Kourtney Thomas is on a mission to help women find their own inner Dolly Parton. Through guided self-discovery work and coaching, she helps women see themselves so they can trust themselves in every choice they make for their bodies, lives, and businesses. She believes that everyone needs the blunt (but kind) reminder that the only “right” way to do something is the way that works for YOU.  contacts: @mattyinaz on Twitter and IG or listen@practicemakespresence.com Song "Apollo" by Timely via Epidemic sound Support the show at Patreon.com/practicemakespresence.      

Debbie Emick is the author of The Other Side of Perfect, is a brutally honest and revealing peek into the life of a woman whose multiple diagnoses and bleak prognosis would be the surprising source of her ultimate liberation. In her desperate attempt to claw her way out of hopelessness, this people-pleasing perfectionist stumbled upon her greatest source of self-healing yet--resurrecting the past to heal the future. Share your Experience with PMP! Want to be on PMP? Contact:@Mattyinaz on Twitter and IG and listen@practicemakespresence.com Song "Apollo" by Timely via Epidemic sound

MK Morales is a writer who is passionately helping women to live courageously.  She speaks honestly about her own journey from "hell to home" and how she has developed her faith principles that have transformed her life.  She is the author of "Becoming Women of Principle," which is available now. Contacts: @mattyinaz on Twitter and IG or listen@practicemakespresence.com Song "Apollo" by Timely via Epidemic sound Support the show at Patreon.com/practicemakespresence.

Tom Gerencer is a writer, SEO expert, and the author of the upcoming book, "I Can't Do It Without You, God".  Our discussion covers his ongoing journey in faith that reflects deeply on life's difficult questions. Want to be on the show? Contact/follow @mattyinaz on Twitter and IG.  Email listen@practicemakespresence.com Song "Apollo" by Timely via Epidemic Sound 

Dalia Kinsey is a registered dietician who hosts Body Liberation For All where she works with people to establish intuitive eating and joyful movement. Her work recognizes the intersectional identities of marginalized people and the ongoing effects of oppression and stigma.  Find Dalia @ DaliaKinseyRD on IG. Want to be on the show? Contact:@Mattyinaz on Twitter and IG and listen@practicemakespresence.com   Song "Apollo" by Timely via Epidemic sound

This episode is a reflection on I Corinthians chapter three and four. Inside this discussion is more about finding belonging and connectedness and learning to participate with other people in order to care for one another and the world. Have questions?  Do you want to be a guest on the show? Contact:@Mattyinaz on Twitter and IG or at listen@practicemakespresence.com. Podcast Website and Leadership Coaching  Song "Apollo" by Timely via Epidemic sound

This episode is a short grounding mediation with breathing exercises and guided imagery.  The passage inspiring this comes from Luke chapter 2. Contact Matt at listen@practicemakespresence.com, Mattyinaz on Twitter and IG Music by Epidemic Sound - "Meditation Aquatic" by 369    

  Matt is back to discuss chapter 2 of I Corinthians, where we encounter a new experience with wisdom.   Contacts: @mattyinaz on Twitter and IG or listen@practicemakespresence.com Song "Apollo" by Timely via Epidemic sound Support the show at Patreon.com/practicemakespresence.

In this episode, Matt discusses a theory of justice, health disparities, and his life long lesson learned from a school pizza party.   Contact:@Mattyinaz on Twitter and IG and listen@practicemakespresence.com   The theme song "Apollo" is by Timely via Epidemic sound

In this episode, Matt answers "Why Read This Book?" and reflects on Reading While Black by Esau McCaulley.  Be encouraged by biblical readings for justice and human dignity! Contact:@Mattyinaz and listen@practicemakespresence.com Song "Apollo" by Timely via Epidemic sound

In this episode, I share my thoughts and coping strategies with our family's loss of our beloved fourteen-year-old beagle named Bailey on September 27, 2020.   Music by Epidemic Sound Contact: @mattyinaz on Twitter, listen@practicemakespresence.com

In the first episode of a new series,  we explore belonging and connectedness through a study of the two letters of Paul to the church at Corinth. How do we get along in the midst of division, past history, and church people behaving badly? Contact @mattyinaz on twitter and IG Music by Epidemic Sound Patreon.com/practicemakespresence.

Why Read This Book? Check out my review of Extraordinary Relationships by Roberta Gilbert. This book is a lay person's guide to Bowenian or Emotional Family Systems Theory which is a useful approach to managing conflict in families, groups, and communities.   Music by Epidemic Sound.   Support PMP at patreon.com/practicemakespresence   Contact Matt @mattyinaz on Twitter or Instagram

More quick tips about fear and comfort during the COVID 19 pandemic Music by Epidemic Sound Contact:@mattyinaz on Twitter and Instagram Support the show at www.patreon.com/practicemakespresence   Fofana NK, Latif F, Sarfraz S, Bilal, Bashir MF, Komal B. Fear and agony of the pandemic leading to stress and mental illness: An emerging crisis in the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak [published online ahead of print, 2020 Jun 15]. Psychiatry Res. 2020;291:113230. doi:10.1016/j.psychres.2020.113230

Why Read This Book?  Lacy, Crazy, and Disgusting: Stigma and the Undoing of Global Health By Alexandra Brewis and Amber Wutich Messages around health and public health intentionally use stigmatizing themes to inspire changes in behavior.  How well does this work?  Does it ever backfire?  You should definitely read this book! Music by Epidemic Sound  @mattyinaz on Instagram and Twitter Patreon.com/practicemakespresence

Matt discusses his experience growing up with police officer Dad, his experiences with the police as an adult, and the beginning of the research effort to understanding police and citizen violent contact. Reach Matt through @mattyinaz on twitter and Instagram. Music by Epidemic Sound Ref. Nix, J., Campbell, B., Byers, E., & Alpert, G. (2017). A Bird’s Eye View of Civilians Killed by Police in 2015. Criminology & Public Policy, 16(1), 309–340. https://doi.org/10.1111/1745-9133.12269  Klinger, D., & Slocum, L. (2017). Critical Assessment of an Analysis of a Journalistic Compendium of Citizens Killed by Police Gunfire. Criminology & Public Policy, 16(1), 349–362. https://doi.org/10.1111/1745-9133.12283 https://azdailysun.com/report-communications-breakdown-was-key-factor-in-fatal-shootout/article_5cb9b646-cbbf-58f6-8d05-8fb602a25975.html  

Let's talk about self-care and compassion in these days of pandemic and social activism.  Cesar Gamez has a background in private therapeutic work, consulting, and business administration.  He is passionate about helping people! Music via Epidemic Sound Contact Cesar Gamez @cesargamez on Twitter and Instagram Contact Matt Sandoval @mattyinaz on Twitter and Instagram

This episode is a sermon delivered via zoom to the congregation of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Litchfield Park, AZ for online worship for the weekend of May 30th and 31st. Music by Epidemic Sound Contact Matt at @mattyinaz on Twitter and Instagram

In this episode, Biblical proof that haters are gonna hate, presence and peace in the time of conspiracy and danger, and some new ways to pray.   Please consider financially supporting this show on patreon.com. Thank you!   @mattyinaz on twitter www.practicemakespresence.com     Music by epidemic sound We Need to Calm Down Patrice House, Le June Libertalia Arc De soleil

Our series continues with Part 5.  Daniel has been through a lot but is facing new challenges because change is brewing, people are kickin' and sippin' and then the handwriting on the wall appears.   Music by Epidemic Sound Kids on the Porch - Iso Indies Free Your Mind - Vicki Vox   @mattyinaz twitter Support the show on patreon

Let's discuss Daniel Chapter 4 as well as some ways that someone can learn to read the Bible.  In this episode someone loses their mind, everybody gets a case of the "feels", and we focus on the dangers of pride. @mattyinaz on twitter support the show at www.patreon.com/practicemakespresence

Reflections and music in this discussion of Daniel chapter 3. Find hope in our retelling story of perseverance during a national nightmare.   Music provided under terms by Epidemic Sound The Mountains Disconnect, T. Kowalksi From Here We Can See, R. Sillard Sentimental Angels, R. Aldo Selenelion, A. Cantu @mattyninaz on twitter and listen@practicemakespresence.com

  Find some comfort in the ancient drama of Daniel, who lives and perseveres by faith during his own national nightmare.  This episode is an audio-guided tour of Daniel 2 with questions, reflections, and soothing music to remember that faithfulness is part of the spiritual experience. Music from Epidemic Sound Stills and Days of Hope  by Hampus Naeelius Ends and Chattin by Vvano @mattyinaz on twitter, www.practicemakespresence.com

Restful and soothing help to transform ignorance, grief, and fear so that we may rest and be encouraged in the middle of all of our thoughts and feelings, and the thoughts and feelings about those thoughts and feelings.   Music from Epidemic Sound: Remnants of a setting sun, T.Kowalski A common Mystery, T.Kowalski Floating Hearts, J. Brynn We're all Runners, C.Reever, N. Alsen   @mattyinaz on twitter, listen@practicemakespresence.com    

More bedtime prayers from our sisters and brothers in New Zealand.  Read along at https://anglicanprayerbook.nz/167.html Music provided under terms by Epidemic Sound Reverse by silver maple Sweet Hope by Megan Wofford None Left David Celeste Contact @mattyninaz on twitter and listen@practicemakespresence.com

Find comfort in a Hebrew Scripture story of God's providence during a national nightmare.  Check out part one as we discuss the book of Daniel. Music provided under terms by Epidemic Sound Secrets of the Earth by Lama House Meridian Sun by Daniel Keade Nadi by Gavin Luke Skydive by Killrude @mattyninaz on twitter and listen@practicemakespresence.com

Compline is prayer before sleep at the end of the day.  In this episode, I relive my love of AM radio and remember how comforting music, prayers, and storytelling provided hope in troubling times. May you sleep in peace! Music provided under the terms of agreement with Epidemic Sound Amazing Grace performed by Sven Karlsson Theme for Lona by Jonah Aardekeer Halcyon Dream by Ookean Compline prayers read from the 1979 Book of Common Prayer Contact Matt at MattyinAZ on twitter or listen@practicemakespresence.com

Whether it be the two-party system, on/off switches, or day/nights we are likely to think that there are only two ways to see things.  This makes life more difficult than it needs to be.  Catch me at @mattyinaz on Twitter or at listen@practicemakespresence.com

The tree of life is a very popular image among a wide range of religious thought.  In this episode, we dive into Roman history, the wild ending of the Book of Revelation and consider what trees can teach us about shame, violence, peace, and abundance. * credit to Amy Meverden, and her dissertation The Tree of Life and the Grasp for Power, which greatly inspired and informed this episode.

Using the slumber and waking metaphors in the readings from Advent 1, we sit and reflect on the call to awaken to a new life in the world.  

Jonathan Keyser is the founder of KEYSER, a leading commercial real estate firm in Arizona, where he is also a community and professional leader.  His new book, You Don't Have to Be Ruthless to Win, tells the story of his transformation from having a work ethic of ruthless deal-making to one of selfless service.  There is some wisdom for all walks of life in his life story. Get his new book at www.ruthlessbook.com   Contact:listen@practicemakespresence.com and Twitter/Instagram @Mattyinaz Support the show on patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/practicemakespresence

How can we keep our sanity in the middle of the conflicts about things we care about? In this episode, models of conflict, Jesus and conflict, conflict theory, and a recent case in point. Support the show, www.patreon.com/practicemakespresence.com Contact listen@practicemakespresence.com

Meadow Sandoval, my soon to be Junior in High School, has been spending her summer working on her AP Literature reading list which includes several Bible passages.  Now she has some questions! Meadow joins the podcast to discuss her questions from her reading.    support the show at www.patreon.com/practicemakespresence   Thanks for listening!

Can being difficult, defiant, or even subversive be part of compassionate living?  In this episode, I discuss a recent experience of being difficult for the greater good of students and young professionals, the wild set up to Luke 8:26-39, and I discuss how being difficult can be the wise choice! I hope you enjoy this episode!  Don't forget to support the show at www.patreon.com/practicemakespresence.   Contact Matt at listen@practicemakespresence.com   Love and peace to all (even if it requires some difficulty at first)!

Brian Baker is an Army veteran and a graduate of West Point. After leaving the Army almost thirty years ago he became an Episcopal priest. He has been very involved in the institutional church, serving as a Cathedral dean and on the executive council of the episcopal denomination. He was also involved in interfaith work, teaching with Tibetan Buddhist monks in churches and yoga studios, including an event with the Dalai Lama he organized and facilitated. His life took a turn when in 2015 his daughter invited him to Burning Man. During the 9 day event Brian encountered the kind of community he had been trying to create in the church. He also was stunned to discover how eager people there were to talk with him about God. He now leads an official Burning Man theme camp, called Religious as Fuck where he and others offer services, prayers, blessings and conversation to Burners. Brian is a popular speaker in churches, yoga studios, wellness festivals and on the TEDx stage. **Warning: we use the F word a few times, but relax, it is part of the story! Reach Matt at listen@practicemakespresence.com Become a patron at www.patreon.com/practicemakespresence.com  

Dr. Christopher Zambakari is a South Sudanese-American, who immigrated to the United States in 2001 as a refugee from South Sudan. Christopher has built a strong foundation as a visionary leader, scholar, international consultant, and speaker. He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Zambakari Advisory and Co-owner with his mother of Desert Haven Home Care, a Senior Care Home in Central Phoenix. Reach Christoper https://www.zambakari.org/. In this episode, we discuss his immigration to the United States, the phenomena of cultural conflict and violence, and the power of listening in international and interpersonal conflict resolution. Listen@praticemakespresence.com  

One side calls the other weak, and they call the other heartless. How are we to move past mindsets of all-encompassing weakness or every vigilant safety? Is there a choice? Let's talk building resilience for ourselves and our communities!   listen@practicemakespresence.com

In this episode, we discuss irony, sarcasm, and humor that connects with your audience in challenging ways.   Two thousand years, as well as cultural differences, have made it difficult for the modern reader of the gospels to spot moments of exaggeration, mockery,  sarcasm, and punch-like cynicism as clearly as they might have been for the original audiences.  So, sit back and enjoy what you might find when you realize there are some jokes in all of those first-century sermons!   www.practiemakespresence.com www.patreon.com/practicemakespresence listen@practicemakespresence.com

In this episode, we meet James Rhodenhiser, a new resident to Arizona who serves as an Episcopal Priest.  Our conversation today includes thoughts about healing from religious trauma, the anatomy of peace, managing change, and how beekeeping is a metaphor for leading.   I hope you enjoy the show!   Email me at listen@practicemakespresence.com   Support the show by becoming a patron today at www.patreon.com/practicemakespresence.com

In this episode, we look at Luke 4:21-30 and compare it to our experiences with awkward growth that compels you to an unseen future.   Enjoy my stories of cringe and find some comfort in your awkward growth!   As a bonus, I review the new children's book Cory and The Seventh Story, by Brian McLaren and Gareth Higgins.   Thanks for listening!   Contact me at listen@practicemakespresence.com Donate at www.patreon.com/practicemakespresence

Attention: Parents, church leaders, and caring adults! In this episode, we discuss the spiritual life of teenagers, the mysterious work of youth ministry, and ways to incorporate youth into a faith community.  My guests are Liz Hengst, Minister of Youth at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Litchfield Park, Az and Jesse Villegas, Canon for Youth and Young Adult Ministries in the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona.   Donate and support the show at www.patreon.com/practicemakespresence!   Reach Matt at listen@practicemakespresence.com Reach Liz at Liz.Hengst@hotmail.com Reach Jesse at Jesse@azdiocese.org    

In this episode, I reflect on the Gospel reading from the Revised Common Lectionary for January 20, 2019 - The Wedding at Cana in John 2:1-11 I also discuss a passage from a textbook Social Welfare Reform and Social Programs that says the Bible only asks for sympathy toward the needy but does not require the redistribution of wealth. Please become a patron today at www.patreon.com/practicemakespresence Contact me at listen@practicemakespresence.com  

Ten wise things I picked up from books and conversations I encountered this year.    Listen in for my thoughts on grace, fear, darkness, humility, and how big things in life actually start. Thank you for listening and let's stay connected! Support the show on Patreon  Check out the blog Follow PMP on Facebook or contact me by email at:  listen@practicemakespresence.com

In this episode, Matt shares his experience in weeks 5 through 8 of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction class.   This section covers skills that offer a stress response in place of stress reaction,  a day-long silent retreat, and final thoughts about who would benefit from the class.   Thank you for listening and let's stay connected! Support the show on Patreon  Check out the blog Follow PMP on Facebook or contact me by email at:  listen@practicemakespresence.com