The Practice Room

As we close season 1 at long last, I share my own practice of leaving my faith community and starting new.   You can find me IG or FB as @ThePracticeRoomLA.  Or visit the website at www.thepracticeofgod.com Music by Scott Buckely on IG as @musoscientific

This is a special bonus episode of Proverbs 3.  I hope you enjoy this.  

It's another final project for a class! Come listen while I try to share just a bit about Narrative Therapy and a few tools that might be helpful.   Please click here for a full book list, podcast receomendations and the questions from the practice.    

In this episode we dive into the ancient spiritual practice of examen, looking back over 2022, noticing where God showed up in our daily lives.   For the worksheet click here. For the Months worksheet click here. Music: www.scottbuckley.com.au/library 

(What a bad title!)  In this episode, I am sharing about what I'm learning in school, specifically about Uri Bronfrenbrenner and his Ecology of Human Development.  I spend just a little time explaining his theory, and then I ask the question, How do we experience God in each level?  The spiritual practice starts at minute 13 if you want to jump there. But I'm sure you will find the full explanation helpful.   You can google "Bronfenbrenner Ecological Model" to see a number of different illustrations, but here is one I really like: https://twitter.com/clinpsych_ind/status/1460165178247503872 Music: A Kind of HOpe by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

As we begin a new Advent season, we engage with hope.  This episode includes a Lectio Divina on Isiah 40:9. You can find me IG or FB as @ThePracticeRoomLA.  Or visit the website at www.thepracticeofgod.com Making Room for Advent: https://bookshop.org/p/books/making-room-in-advent-25-devotions-for-a-season-of-wonder-bette-dickinson/18226403?ean=9781514004838 Music by Scott Buckely on IG as @musoscientific

In this episode, I share my final project from the Medical Ethics class from this summer at Fuller Theological Seminary.  I have tons of great resources listed for you. You can visit the Works Cited page here.   You can see the graphic I mention through out this episode here.    

In this episode, we talk about the stories we tell and our human inclination to have a villain and and victim or a hero in our stories.  How do we move from this framework to one where Jesus is the center of our story?

This mini-episode is the reimagination of Matthew 8.  It's the continuation of Episode 23, The Practice of Lepers.    

In this episode, we do a short marinate with this story, trying to hear what God might want to say to each one of us. Please find below the link to the handout for this episode and some journaling prompts. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_jC_V9HdfhedAl3mosgMK2n-nENeL0UD/view?usp=sharing Music: Skyward by Scott Buckley http://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/0VL_aMEfHic  

In this episode, we take some time to meet with Sarah, see what she saw, hear the cry of her heart, hear what God's response is, and then take some time to listen to him speak to us.  

In this episode we talk about weight and we don't talk about weight.  What is it really about?  What is the struggle really trying to teach us?  And how can this journey bring us closer to God?   See webpage for links to books and profiles mentioned.  https://www.thepracticeroom.co/ Music:  Jul (CC-BY)by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

If you have been part of a Christian faith community for any length of time, you probably have certain go to scriptures. These are the ones that you use to navigate your world. In this episode, we will dive into Matthew 18:15 about restoring broken relationships. The first part of the episode is the lectio divina, and then after I share some thoughts I have about how we use it. Music: Undertow by Scott Buckley https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/undertow-scott-buckley Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/kJm7Zd2XJ0o

In this episode, we soak in the juice of the fruits of the spirit. God wants to give you all these things. Are we willing to receive them? Music: Hiraeth by Scott Buckley https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/al-hiraeth Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/iZdPxAXsd5k Episode Download:  Click Here

In this episode we discuss telling your story, your spiritual autobiography, and what a powerful tool it can be for you and for others.   https://www.thepracticeofgod.com/episodes/episode-19-testimony Music: Skyward by Scott Buckley http://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/0VL_aMEfHic

This is a bonus episode in which I share a reading from Mother Theresa called I Thirst For you.   Music: Hiraeth by Scott Buckley https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/al-hiraeth Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/iZdPxAXsd5k

In this episode, we will talk about the rules that automatically rule over your life. What are the unintentional rhythms you might be following? What kind of intentional plans would you rather be following? I hope you enjoy this episode. You can also download the handout below to follow along with. I encourage you to take some time to fill it out, really listen to what God is calling you to, how he wants to meet with you. What space you might need to provide to do that. Blessings.

In this episode we dive into the Paschal Mystery with a 5 step practice that follows the Lent and Easter Season. We use this practice to go deep into areas of our own lives that might need to embrace the deaths, and the births and the grieving that is needed. Please see the download at www.thepracticeofgod.com/episodes/episode-15-name-your-deaths. It might be more helpful to have the download handy when you are listening to this episode. Music By Scott Buckley https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/al-hiraeth Music promoted by Audio Library ttps://youtu.be/iZdPxAXsd5k

In this episode, join me as we listen to a new favorite song and experience how another's art can mean new things to us and draw us closer to god.   Music by Drew Miller IG: @drewmillersongs For Episode Download visit www.thepracticeofgod.com

In this episode we join Moses and he is feeling the weight and frustration of leading a people that are full of complaints. We use this scripture to ask ourselves what in our lives are we frustrated about, hurt by, offended by, weighed down by. Music: Hiraeth by Scott Buckley https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/al-hiraeth Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/iZdPxAXsd5k

In this episode we start the conversation about spiritual practices for kids.  We go though Kid's Examen, Kid's Lectio Divina and Kid's Centering Prayer.  You can visit www.thepracticeofgod.com/episodes/episode-13-the-family-practice-room for downloads and links.  

In this episode we revisit Psalm 42, but in a whole new interpretation.  You can find out more about this episode by visiting www.thepracticeofgod.com/episodes/episode-12-the-practice-of-sorrow-part-2 Music: Hiraeth by Scott Buckley https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/al-hiraeth Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/iZdPxAXsd5k

In this episode, I share with you my experience and what I have learned about centering prayer.  For for information or links to other resources mentioned in this episode, please visit www.thepracticeofgod.com Music: Reverie by Scott Buckley https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/scott-buckley-reverie Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/zAghUpatQcI

In this episode we visit Isaiah 43 with Lectio Divina.  Maybe the last few weeks have been hard for you, maybe you felt the deep stormy seas and the raging rivers.  I hope this scripture will also help you to feel the presence of God.   You can visit www.thepracticeofgod.com/episodes/episode-10-isaiah-43 for the episode printable, with the scripture and reflection questions.   Music: Reverie by Scott Buckley https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/scott-buckley-reverie Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/zAghUpatQcI

In this episode we dive into Ephesians 2:14 - 22 as we read about the destruction of the wall of hostility. The beginning of this year seems to be turning out to be just as event filled at 2020 was. Today our nation impeached our president for the second time in his presidency. Where ever you might rest politically, whether you agree with it or not, this probably brings up a lot of feelings. Maybe anger, fear, sadness, indignation. Yet many people are not feeling seen, not feeling heard. We long to be seen, to be understood. God can be that for you. This scripture is from the daily office for today January 13, 2021. I hope this is encouraging to your soul. Music: Midsommar by Scott Buckley https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/al-midsommar Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/9R9t6FnHYwY

In this episode we listen and soak into Matthew 5:38 in the message version. This last week has been hard for us all. And it's hard to know how to respond and how to feel. It's easy to feel angry and see those who we disagree with as our enemy. This scripture is challenging. Jesus wants us to love our enemy. There are no easy answers. But I hope that for a moment we can listen to Jesus's words and be changed by them. Here's to hope.

In response to the last 36 hours, I thought it might be so needed to hear Jesus' words and prayer for us.  I hope this reading encourages and soothes your souls.  

Enjoy a lectio divina on Psalm 42 and also some thoughts on the practice of sorrow.  You can also read more on www.thepracticeofgod.com/blog.  

Enjoy Jerimiah 29 read slowing in Lectio Divina.  We are working on hearing these popular scriptures all new, stepping outside the lullaby effect they have had on us.  Fall in love again.  Enjoy. 

Enjoy this lectio divina on psalm 84.  This is one of my favorite scriptures and has been a guide and handhold for me over the years.  I hope you enjoy this episode.  

Finishing up our Christmastide season, enjoy a lectio divina in Matthew 2 as the Magi comes to visit the baby Jesus.  

Enjoy this little snippet of time with Lectio Divina on my favorite scripture from when I first became a Christian, 2 Corinthians 5.  

According to the Ignatian Spirituality website, the examen is a technique of prayerful reflection on the events of the day in order to detect God's presence and discern his direction for us. The Examen is an ancient practice in the Church that can help us see God's hand at work in our whole experience. Join me the month of January as we Practice the Examen.