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In this episode, Mikey and Aaron discuss chapter 3 in Matthew Bingham's book "A Heart Aflame for God." What role did Scripture reading play in the devotional lives of the Protestant Reformers and their churches? How should we think about modern "issues" like "quiet time"? Is there anything we can learn from faithful Christians who have gone before us?

Pico Iyer introduces us to his contemplative practice of a daily writing meditation. We invite you to choose some daily practice you are already doing in your life and begin to view it through the lens of contemplation over the coming days and weeks.Pico Iyer is the author of 17 books, translated into 23 languages, including The Lady and the Monk, The Art of Stillness and, most recently, a work about silence, monasticism and wildfire, Aflame. Vita Poetica published a review of Aflame in our Spring 2025 issue.

Choose Freedom! God has empowered us to walk in His Spirit. Freedom in Christ is the only way to walk in real righteousness. That righteousness will produce the fruit of God's Spirit within us and toward others. This is Grace empowered living and you are ready for it!

Walking in the Spirit is a vibrant life—messy and beautiful. That's the life we're called to but we often return to the law or rules because they are comfortable. Why would anyone do that? Because, the trail into the glorious future God desires to walk with us is unknown and frightening. Today, we want to remember that the greatest joys in our life usually begin just a few steps beyond our comfort zone.

We often spend our lives trying to earn a seat at a table that was already bought and paid for. The truth is far more hopeful: God isn't waiting for you to be perfect; He's simply waiting for you to realize you're already His.

Aflame: Learning from the Silence is a poetic sleep hypnosis for nights when the mind feels busy, reflective, or quietly searching for clarity.Best listened to in bed, with the lights low and nothing left to do, this session guides you into a living silence... not empty or cold, but warm, steady, and wise. Through gentle pacing, intentional pauses, and a cinematic, mystical tone, you're invited to soften the body, slow the breath, and rest inside a stillness that feels safe and alive.As you drift toward sleep, a quiet inner flame begins to glow ...your clarity, intuition, and inner guidance... revealing itself without effort or force. By morning, many listeners notice a subtle sense of calm, grounding, and quiet confidence, as if something meaningful has gently settled into place.

 2 Timothy 1:1-7Student Discipleship Pastor, Jacob PrinceSunday, April 26, 2026

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Sunday Worship Service | April 19th, 2026Sermon: "Eyes Opened, Hearts Aflame" from Interim Lead Pastor, Rev. Mary Scifres.Scripture Reading: Luke 24:13-35— LINKS: Bulletin: https://qrco.de/bfQliPCheck-in: https://qrco.de/bdKf0RGiving: https://hollywoodumc.churchcenter.com/giving/to/general-giving-online#HollywoodUMC #AllAreWelcome #SundayService #WorshipLive

Timestamps:4:19 - Icebreaker Content14:05 - Foreign Policy Round-up39:25 - Another Epstein Arrest1:27:35 - Tony Gonzales' Mistress & Career Aflame1:44:02 - Evil Trans GigachadWelcome to The Morning Dump, where we dive headfirst into the deep end of the pool of current events, conspiracy, and everything in between. Join us for a no-holds-barred look at the week's hottest topics, where we flush away the fluff and get straight to the substance.Please consider supporting my work- Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/nowayjose2020 Only costs $2/month and will get you access to episodes earlier than the publicNo Way, Jose! Rumble Channel- https://rumble.com/c/c-3379274  No Way, Jose! YouTube Channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCzyrpy3eo37eiRTq0cXff0g My Podcast Host- https://redcircle.com/shows/no-way-jose Apple podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-way-jose/id1546040443 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/0xUIH4pZ0tM1UxARxPe6Th Stitcher- https://www.stitcher.com/show/no-way-jose-2 Amazon Music- https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41237e28-c365-491c-9a31-2c6ef874d89d/No-Way-Jose Google Podcasts- https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5yZWRjaXJjbGUuY29tL2ZkM2JkYTE3LTg2OTEtNDc5Ny05Mzc2LTc1M2ExZTE4NGQ5Yw%3D%3DRadioPublic- https://radiopublic.com/no-way-jose-6p1BAO Vurbl- https://vurbl.com/station/4qHi6pyWP9B/ Feel free to contact me at thelibertymovementglobal@gmail.com#EpsteinFiles #EpsteinArrests #EpsteinResignations #AnotherEpsteinArrest #EpsteinUpdates #EpsteinDilemma #EpsteinFallout #PrinceAndrewArrest #MandelsonArrest #WEFEpstein #TonyGonzales #GonzalesScandal #TonyGonzalesAffair #GonzalesMistress #GonzalesTexts #TonyGonzalesResign #CongressmanAffair #GonzalesCareer #EpsteinGate #PoliticalScandal

Discipling is…striving together, with God’s power, to keep our hearts aflame with God, until we all reach maturity.

Aflame: Learning from the Silence is a poetic sleep hypnosis for nights when the mind feels busy, reflective, or quietly searching for clarity.Best listened to in bed, with the lights low and nothing left to do, this session guides you into a living silence — not empty or cold, but warm, steady, and wise. Through gentle pacing, intentional pauses, and a cinematic, mystical tone, you're invited to soften the body, slow the breath, and rest inside a stillness that feels safe and alive.As you drift toward sleep, a quiet inner flame begins to glow — your clarity, intuition, and inner guidance — revealing itself without effort or force. By morning, many listeners notice a subtle sense of calm, grounding, and quiet confidence, as if something meaningful has gently settled into place.

Study of the Book of Revelation

Study of the Book of Revelation

Study of the Book of Revelation

Staying close in the Word of God is critical to keeping your life close to Consuming Fire

We spend some time with Dr. Kristin Lyerly as we wind down for the week. As we prepare hunker down for the winter we talk with author Laura Bird. She recommends reading as a good way to get through the cold snowy weather. To read she points to: "How to Winter" by Kari Leibowitz, "Aflame" by Pico Iyer, "Wintering" by Katherine May, "The Correspondent" by Virginia Evans, "Seasoning" by Angela Clutton, "Strata: Stories from Deep Time" by Laura Poppick, "Meditations for Mortals" by Oliver Burkeman and "Beyond Anxiety" by Martha Beck. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Get more from Pat and UpNorthNews on their website and follow them on X, Facebook, TikTok and Instagram. To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube.

In this message, "Tongues Aflame," Duane Fischer explores the powerful message of James 3:1-12 regarding the tongue. He highlights that controlling our speech is a crucial indicator of true spirituality, likening the tongue's influence to a small bit controlling a large horse or a small rudder steering a huge ship. The message calls for thoughtful, consistent, and honest speech [17:16] that uplifts and honors Christ, cautioning against impulsive, critical, or destructive words that can cause harm.

Jake Kail calls us to embrace the marriage of Word and Spirit, living a Psalm 1 lifestyle of worship and truth.

Jake Kail calls us to embrace the marriage of Word and Spirit, living a Psalm 1 lifestyle of worship and truth.

Jake Kail shares how true deliverance leads to holiness—freedom not just from sin, but for deeper union with Jesus.

Eric Gilmour unveils the humility of the gospel and teaches us to encounter God's Word through fact, faith, and feeling.

Jake Kail shares how true deliverance leads to holiness—freedom not just from sin, but for deeper union with Jesus.

Eric Gilmour unveils the humility of the gospel and teaches us to encounter God's Word through fact, faith, and feeling.

Eric Gilmour invites us to slow down and rediscover the beauty, intimacy, and reward of simply being with Jesus.

Eric Gilmour invites us to slow down and rediscover the beauty, intimacy, and reward of simply being with Jesus.

Mon. Oct. 13: 1) Pluto (The Transformer) turns Direct in AquariusThere's a shift from inner shadow excavation to outer empowerment. In Aquarius, the Transformer reanimates collective renewal — systems, technologies, and communities are being reborn. You may feel the tectonic plates of your psyche moving: what inner underworld work have you done since May that now wants to express in service of the greater good?Reflection Question:What truth about your power or your purpose is now ready to move from hidden depth into active expression?2) Venus (The Relational One) enters LibraTime to reimagine relationships not as compromise but as creative co-weaving. It's a cycle for listening with your whole being, for recalibrating the harmony between giving and receiving.Reflection Question:Where can you restore balance or beauty in how you meet the “other,” whether that's a person, project, or part of yourself?3) Venus opposes Neptune (The Dreamer)The Dreamer stirs visions of unconditional love and spiritual union, yet the Relational One seeks clarity and integrity. Watch for projections or disillusionment that can dissolve boundaries — or open portals to transcendent compassion.Reflection Question:How can you stay heart-open without losing the clarity of your own truth?Tuesday, October 14: Venus trines Uranus (The Awakener) in Gemini and Pluto (The Transformer) in AquariusVenus meets two agents of radical renewal, sparking relational breakthroughs, creative reinvention, and fresh freedom in connection. Something once stagnant can shift quickly now if you allow love to evolve beyond the familiar script.Reflection Question:What new pattern of relating or creating is ready to liberate you from an outdated way of connecting?Thurs. Oct. 16: Sun (The Heroic Self) in Libra squares Jupiter (The Teacher) in CancerThe Sun's light on partnership and fairness rubs against Jupiter's instinct to nurture and protect in Cancer. This tension can amplify generosity or inflate expectations — both reveal where growth demands a rebalancing of confidence and care.Reflection Question:Where might over-giving or over-controlling be blocking true mutual growth?Fri. Oct. 17: Sun (The Heroic Self) in Libra opposes Chiron (The Wounded Healer) in AriesRelationships mirror old wounds of independence and belonging. We explore how our desire for harmony often hides ancient fears of rejection or domination. Healing happens when we can hold both self-assertion and empathy as sacred.Reflection Question: What old relational wound is asking for compassionate witnessing rather than defense or withdrawal?Sun., Oct. 19: Mercury (The Storyteller) conjunct Mars (The Warrior) in ScorpioWords pierce to the truth. This potent conjunction intensifies communication — it's surgical, passionate, and potentially confrontational. When wielded consciously, this energy cuts through illusion and fuels courageous conversations that catalyze transformation.Reflection Question:What truth needs to be spoken or written from the depth of your courage, not the edge of your anger?Podcast poem: For Presence by John O'DoSupport the showGo to Sheila's website for information for transformational resources: https://www.ontheedgesofchange.com/home-page This episode was co-created with generative AI, engaged as a soul-aligned ally in service of transformation. At the edge where technology meets myth, I choose insight over noise, and alchemy over automation. Thank you for dreaming the future with me.

Category: Luke -- Series: Salvation Enters the World Stage James 1:19b-27 - Hearts Aflame: From Sorrow to Joyful Witness (Josh Johnston) (The Tron Church Glasgow)

Big Skookum B.C. Road Trip! In this special episode, Josie tells Taylor about the Sons of Freedom (a.k.a. the Freedomites), the religious sect with an affinity for public nudity and arson, and the history of the Doukhobors in British Columbia. Plus: join Josie, Taylor, and special guests Lucia Misch and Ruy Gonzalez as they wrap up the Big Skookum B.C. Road Trip, including stops at the South Enderby Flea Market, a Keremeos curio shop, and the party capital of Canada: Kelowna-fornia!

We're going back into the archives for a conversation with David Mitchell, recorded in 2021.  In novels like Cloud Atlas, and The Bone Clocks, Mitchell weaves together the supernatural and the natural. He's also one of the most structurally inventive writers of our time, featuring multiple genres in a single book.  On May 8, 2021, Mitchell talked to Pico Iyer, whose books include Aflame, The Art of Stillness and The Half-Known Life: In Search of Paradise. What transpired was a nuanced examination of creativity by two formidable writers.

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Since publishing his debut essay collection—Video Night in Kathmandu, featuring far-flung reportage from 10 Asian countries—in 1988, the prolific travel writer Pico Iyer has gone on to write more than a dozen books exploring themes ranging from displacement and identity to globalization and technology, as well as contribute to publications such as The New York Times, Time, and Condé Nast Traveler. Over the years, Iyer's travels have taken him to some of the world's most remote destinations—North Korea, Bhutan, and Iceland, to name a few—but it's his hundred-plus visits to a Benedictine hermitage in Big Sur, California, that form the heart of his latest book, Aflame: Learning From Silence. Connecting with his inner stillness during these various sojourns in solitude has left him wholly transformed, opening him up to discover the thrumming, ineffable joy of being truly awake to the world and wonderfully alive. On this episode of Time Sensitive, Iyer explores the purpose and joy of travel, and shares deeply moving reflections about what he finds most essential in life.Special thanks to our Season 11 presenting sponsor, L'École, School of Jewelry Arts.Show notes:Pico Iyer[4:25] “Aflame”[4:25] “Autumn Light”[4:25] Philip Larkin[4:25] “The Art of Poetry No. 30”[7:18] Bashō[7:18] Leonard Cohen[10:21] New Camaldoli Hermitage[10:21] Post Ranch Inn [16:25] “Postmodern Tourism: A Conversation with Pico Iyer”[17:08] “The Eloquent Sounds of Silence”[21:48] “The Joy of Quiet”[31:42] “What Ping-Pong Taught Me About Life”[33:14] “Walden”[37:28] “The Open Road”[41:37] “Video Night in Kathmandu”[41:37] “The Lady and the Monk”[41:37] “Lonely Places”[41:37] The Global Soul[44:40] “In the Realm of Jet Lag”[52:35] “Culture: The Leading Hotels of the World”[55:17] Potala Palace[55:17] Naoshima, Japan[55:17] Teshima, Japan[55:17] Narita, Japan[01:00:43] “The Half Known Life”[01:10:10] “No Time”

Luke 24:13-35 — In this sermon preached at the Sunday morning service on August 27, 1967 to Seventh Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones expounds on the encounter between the risen Christ and two disciples on the road to Emmaus. He highlights their initial state of sadness and dejection, despite the resurrection having already occurred. This, he argues, mirrors the condition of many Christians and churches today who, though possessing the truth, live as though defeated. The remedy lies in hearts set aflame by the risen Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. When Christians live in light of the resurrection, with burning zeal and enthusiasm, they will be filled with an infectious and indelible joy that draws others to the gospel. The church must move from sad and slow hearts to burning hearts if it is to truly live out its calling. *Special note on Dr. Lloyd-Jones's Preaching Method During his ministry, it was Dr. Lloyd-Jones's practice to preach sermons geared towards the edification of believers at the Sunday morning service and sermons geared towards the evangelism of unbelievers at the Sunday evening service. This sermon serves as a good example of a message geared towards believers, whereas its counterpart from the evening service (to be released next week) an example geared towards unbelievers. This method has been referred to half-jokingly by contemporaries as "Saints in the morning, Sinners at night!" However, it must be noted that this practice did not mean that within Dr Lloyd-Jones's sermons edification and evangelism were mutually exclusive. There would be plenty within each sermon to feed and convict both believers and unbelievers alike.

Luke 24:13-35 — In this sermon preached at the Sunday morning service on August 27, 1967 to Seventh Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones expounds on the encounter between the risen Christ and two disciples on the road to Emmaus. He highlights their initial state of sadness and dejection, despite the resurrection having already occurred. This, he argues, mirrors the condition of many Christians and churches today who, though possessing the truth, live as though defeated. The remedy lies in hearts set aflame by the risen Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. When Christians live in light of the resurrection, with burning zeal and enthusiasm, they will be filled with an infectious and indelible joy that draws others to the gospel. The church must move from sad and slow hearts to burning hearts if it is to truly live out its calling. *Special note on Dr. Lloyd-Jones's Preaching Method During his ministry, it was Dr. Lloyd-Jones's practice to preach sermons geared towards the edification of believers at the Sunday morning service and sermons geared towards the evangelism of unbelievers at the Sunday evening service. This sermon serves as a good example of a message geared towards believers, whereas its counterpart from the evening service (to be released next week) an example geared towards unbelievers. This method has been referred to half-jokingly by contemporaries as "Saints in the morning, Sinners at night!" However, it must be noted that this practice did not mean that within Dr Lloyd-Jones's sermons edification and evangelism were mutually exclusive. There would be plenty within each sermon to feed and convict both believers and unbelievers alike. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/603/29

In this episode, William Green welcomes back Pico Iyer, one of his all-time favorite guests. Pico is a famed author & speaker whose TED talks have been viewed about 12 million times. Here, he discusses his new book, “Aflame,” which explores how to find peace of mind, happiness & clarity amid extreme uncertainty & accelerating change. This episode is a masterclass on creating a richer, wiser, happier life while living by what Warren Buffett calls an inner scorecard. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 04:31 - How to find calm & clarity in the midst of uncertainty & change. 14:39 - How silence helps to “cleanse” our agitated, cluttered minds.  19:09 - Why Pico Iyer has stayed at a monastery more than 100 times. 28:02 - Why the greatest luxury comes from craving less, not more.  31:53 - How he designs his life to maximize freedom & fulfillment. 35:50 - Why he loves Warren Buffett's idea of living by an inner scorecard. 52:41 - How the greatest investors remind Pico of monks. 01:10:28 - How to create more spaciousness in your own busy life.  01:18:25 - How to achieve more by doing less & taking time to reflect. 01:23:05 - Why it's helpful to view investing as a game. 01:51:27 - How Leonard Cohen rebounded after losing almost all his money. 01:51:27 - How to maintain hope—& gratitude—in the face of adversity. 01:57:55 - What Pico has learned from his long friendship with the Dalai Lama. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Pico Iyer's website. Pico Iyer's book: Aflame: Learning from Silence. Pico Iyer's books: The Open Road: The Global Journey of the 14th Dalai Lama. Henry David Thoreau's book: Walden. Pico Iyer's TED talk on The Art of Stillness. William's 2023 podcast interview with Pico Iyer. William's podcast interview with Daniel Goleman & Tsoknyi Rinpoche. William's podcast interview with Brad Stulberg. William Green's book, “Richer, Wiser, Happier” – read the reviews of this book. Follow William Green on X. Email Shawn at shawn@theinvestorspodcast.com to attend our free events in Omaha or visit this page. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Hardblock Found SimpleMining CFI Education Netsuite Unchained The Bitcoin Way Vanta Shopify Fintool Onramp TurboTax Vanta Fundrise HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Spotify! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

On today's show, Stig Brodersen talks with co-host William Green, the author of “Richer, Wiser, Happier.” In their quest for meaningful relationships and being the best version of themselves, they discuss what has made them Richer, Wiser, or Happier in the past quarter. You're invited to join them on their journey. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:51 - What makes you go weak and go strong.  01:51 - Why emotions can be real but not true. 22:03 - How to let go of experiences you would rather forget. 01:03:37 - How to attract the right people into your life. 01:17:47 - How to forge relationships inside and outside of the value investing community. 01:34:29 - Why should your default be to help other people, but ironically also to constantly say no. 01:35:58 - What William and Stig have read the last quarter that made them Richer, Wiser, and Happier. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. William Green's book Richer, Wiser, Happier. Stig Brodersen and William Green's episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q4 2024. Stig Brodersen and William Green's episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q3 2024. Stig Brodersen and William Green's episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q1 2024. Stig Brodersen and William Green's episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q3 2023. Stig Brodersen and William Green's episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q2 2023. Stig Brodersen and William Green's episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q1 2023. William's interview with Terry Smith. William's interview with Arnold Van Den Berg. William's interview with Tsoknyi Rinpoche and Daniel Goleman. Stig and Preston's episode on The Speed of Trust. Daniel Goleman's book, Emotional Intelligence. David Hawkins' book, Power Vs. Force. David Hawkins' book, The Eye of the I. Robert M. Pirsig's Book, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. Tara Bennett-Goleman's book, Emotional Alchemy. Stephen Covey's book, The Speed of Trust. Pico Iyer's book, Aflame. Email Shawn at shawn@theinvestorspodcast.com to attend our free events in Omaha or visit this page. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Hardblock SimpleMining Unchained Netsuite Found Fintool The Bitcoin Way Shopify Vanta Onramp TurboTax PrizePicks Fundrise HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Spotify! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

After his California home burned in a wildfire, acclaimed author and travel writer Pico Iyer retreated to a remote monastery in Big Sur. There, he discovered the power of solitude and stillness to help process loss and cope with uncertainty. In his new book, “Aflame,” Iyer writes about his frequent visits to the monastery over the following three decades, always finding joy and renewal in the “silence and emptiness and light”… and lack of screens. We'll talk with Iyer about the book, and why his inner journeys mean more to him than his far-flung trips across the globe. Guests: Pico Iyer, journalist and author, "Aflame"

We’re with writer-world’s exotic traveller and truth-teller Pico Iyer. He’s been the Dalai Lama’s friend from boyhood, and our friend, too, in years now of reading and talk. In his new book, Aflame, subtitled Learning ...

Writer Pico Iyer lost everything in a 1990 California wildfire. After being rendered homeless and sleeping on a friend's floor, he was told about a Benedictine monastery. His time spent in silence on retreat there changed him both as a person and as a writer. He spoke with Terry Gross about his new memoir about the experience, Aflame. Also, comic and former Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr. talks with Tonya Mosley about his new comedy special, Lonely Flowers. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

French and British forces continue fighting in Spain. In Paris, Napoleon's frustrations with Talleyrand finally boil over as he prepares to face off against a renewed and reformed Habsburg army. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices