Podcast appearances and mentions of casper ter kuile

In today's bonus, Vanessa is joined by Casper ter Kuile and Courtney Brown for a special conversation on the role of friendship in our adult lives, and what the characters in Anne of Green Gables can teach us about it!Learn more about joining Casper and Courtney in Prince Edward Island this June as they dive deeper into this theme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's bonus, Vanessa is joined by Casper ter Kuile and Courtney Brown for a special conversation on the role of friendship in our adult lives, and what the characters in Anne of Green Gables can teach us about it!Learn more about joining Casper and Courtney in Prince Edward Island this June as they dive deeper into this theme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's bonus, Vanessa is joined by Casper ter Kuile and Courtney Brown for a special conversation on the role of friendship in our adult lives, and what the characters in Anne of Green Gables can teach us about it!Learn more about joining Casper and Courtney in Prince Edward Island this June as they dive deeper into this theme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this week's bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Casper take a close look at the last two scenes of French Kiss. They discuss Kate's financial sacrifice for Luc and what it means that she's willing to up and move to France.---If we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on Patreon! On Patreon have more great romance content including a bonus close scene analysis with Vanessa and Casper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vanessa Zoltan meets Casper ter Kuile on a beach in Cannes to record this week's episode, all about the 1995 movie French Kiss directed by Lawrence Kasdan. This week we discuss the 'criminal with a heart of gold' trope and the power of kissing. We finish the episode with an interview with anxiety coach Dave Carbonell, all about aerophobia (a fear of flying). Next week, Casper is back to look at the final scene of French Kiss.---If we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on Patreon! On Patreon have more great romance content including a bonus close scene analysis with Vanessa and Casper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we are elated to bring you our interview with Eliana and Casper ter Kuile. Casper is the author of The Power of Ritual, and the co-founder of Sacred Design Lab, Nearness and the podcast Harry Potter and the Sacred Text. We explore finding the sacred in the secular, where folks find spiritual community these days, and snuggling your dog as prayer.  Check out this week's show notes and transcript @ lightlab.co/podcast/episode-65-casper-ter-kuile What secular practice can you cultivate into prayer?Comment below or join our facebook group to connect around each episode.  Follow us on ⁠facebook⁠ and ⁠instagram⁠ @thelight.lab. Support our show! Sponsor and episode or donate here, and please rate, subscribe, and share around. Thank you!

Summary: In a world of consumption & content this chat ponders which containers for connection are going to hold us in relationships that are strong enough to navigate sickness & health, vitality & misery & how we build bridges to thread our significant worlds into one place so we can be ‘whole'.  Over & above the individual, we ask ‘how do we build cultures where ‘welcome' is the default & division is not normalised. Casper TerKuile  is an articulate, poetic communicator who believes that ritual holds the key for much of this transition work. Where we buck the system, going beyond the prioritising of comfort at the expense of belonging.  Casper lyrically leads us through making everyday things deeply intentional, shared moments of magic that change our attitude to the mundane & bring magic to the small threads of potential delight. In a desire to move beyond the morass of 'MEH' we consider that whatever the problem - community is the answer & how we might build bridges to connect everyone's efforts to create the necessary structures. What ever they are - you can't treat community like a shopping centre - waiting to serve your every whim but with nothing offered in return.In an unexpected twist we ask: How would someone farm humans? - a lot more singing & dancing & a lot less sitting behind a deskWe Chatted About:Power of Ritual - Casper ter Kuille - rhymes with SmileNearness ProjectThe Overstory - Richard PowersA Paradise Built in Hell - Rebecca SolnitSupport the ShowBuy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow mattersCasual Support - Buy Me A CoffeeRegular Support - PatreonShow Notes:How are community & spirituality changing Less than half the population now consider themselves religious - lowest in historyHow can we connect more deeply with the people who matter Exploring spiritualityCreating pathways to build deeper relationships & bonds Creating collaborative covenants - Professional relationships as defined by the way ‘we want to be together'. Sacred reading - one of the most profound reading practices - as much about how you are reading as what you are reading “I may not be guilty but we are all responsible”Potluck dinners to build communities of warmthIs your “place” where the trees look like they should?Does placeless-ness contribute to a sense of cosmic loneliness?Seeing the best of people in tough times - it calls for the best in peopleWe were once born into a ‘role' and way of being Making our day to day decisions through the framework of regeneration that results in life.Anti elite vitriol in rural USA emphasised and polarised by social media companiesRelational cohesionNose to tail eating…meat eaten with reverence. Honouring the beast that gave its lifeThe value of policy makers in our period of transitionI went to graduate school on divinity and public politicsWhy change makers need to find homes at all tiers of system change Support the Show.

Casper ter Kuile is like a better version of myself. He's on a mission to rescue spiritual truths from religious dogma to fill the voids in modern life. We talk about what atheism and spirituality mean to us, gain inspiration from a John O'Donahue essay on "The Priestliness of the Human Heart," discuss the current struggles in El Salvador (and how to handle it), and finally, I broach the topic of: How To Prevent A Civil War. If you're concerned about the divisiveness in our culture and want to do something about it, I suggest you tune in ;)

Transcript This podcast and everything we do is only possible because of donations by generous individuals like you. Contribute to our Fall Fundraising Drive to ensure that we can continue providing free and low-cost educational resources and training. SUPPORT THE INSTITUTE Author Casper ter Kuile joins Patricia Martin for a lively discussion about how to […] The post Jung in the World | The Power of Ritual: Simple Practices that Restore the Psyche with Casper ter Kuile appeared first on C. G. Jung Institute of Chicago.

Organized religious communities have seen steep declines in participation in recent decades and the rise of the “nones,” those who have no particular religious affiliation, is a well-rehearsed story. But that story isn't just about loss and lack. New forms of spiritual life and meaning-making are emerging that seek to fill the universal longings of the human heart: belonging, transformation, and love. Casper ter Kuile has studied this horizon of spiritual frontier for many years. 10 years ago, he and fellow Harvard Divinity School classmate Angie Thurston wrote a report called "How We Gather", which looked at how millennials were seeking spirituality in seemingly secular communities like crossfit, soul-cycle or social justice movements.Since that report, Casper has continued to explore the changing spiritual practices of young people. He started a very beloved podcast called Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, wrote a book called "The Power of Ritual" and has recently launched a new project called The Nearness, which is an online space to explore life's big questions in small communities.In this conversation, Zach Davis talks with Casper about what he's learned in his years studying and working on the edge of America's evolving spiritual landscape.

Alicia and Sarah welcome podcaster and author Casper ter Kuile to discuss one of his favorite 90s films, You've Got Mail. They look at epistolary stories through the ages, from love letters to online chat rooms. At the end of this week's discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom.Literary terms of the week: Epistolary, Pen PalsSign up for the newsletter and follow us on Instagram and Facebook.Music by Craig HarmannCover art by Matt Holman This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit litthinkpodcast.substack.com

This episode of the ‘More Than Sunday' podcast, hosted by Rohini Drake and Eric Czechowski, is dedicated to the stories, themes, and questions of our faith. In this episode, we explore how spiritual principles and relational meditation can enrich relationships and provide a deeper sense of purpose, empathy, and connection within our communities and ourselves. Tune in to learn more about the art of relational meditation and how it can offer practical insights and strategies to navigate conflicts, enhance communication, and foster genuine understanding. For more information about this podcast, please visit: https://www.fumcr.com/MoreThanSunday First United Methodist Church Richardson welcomes people for Christ, grows people in Christ, and Serves people with Christ. Stay connected with us: FUMCR Website: https://www.fumcr.com FUMCR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FUMCRichardson FUMCR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FUMCR FUMCR YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/FUMCR 503 N Central Expressway Richardson, TX 75080

In this episode, Mia and Dinah interview Casper ter Kuile, author of The Power of Ritual and co-founder of The Nearness, about infusing meaning and ritual into daily routines to transform how we approach life admin tasks.The inspiration for his book, The Power of Ritual, came from his secular upbringing and his curiosity about intentional living. Casper highlights the need for intentional community-building in a world with fewer traditional religious structures. The conversation delves into the scarcity of meaningful rituals in modern life, with weddings becoming one of the few grand moments. Casper shares an example of his personal ritual, the "State of the Heart Order of the House" meeting, as a way to bring intentionality into daily life. Rituals are defined as habits with added layers of meaning, serving to remind us of what's important and fostering gratitude. Casper suggests reframing daily habits, like brushing teeth, with intentional practices to turn them into rituals. He suggests starting with habits that already have some joy or meaning. The three key steps to create meaningful rituals are: intention, attention, and repetition. Intention: Begin by understanding why you perform a certain task. What is the deeper purpose or meaning behind it? Attention: Pay close attention to the task at hand. Engage your senses, and be fully present during the ritual. Repetition: Establish a consistent rhythm for your ritual. It doesn't have to be daily; it can be weekly or as suits your lifestyle. Casper shares personal examples, like using a moisturizer application as a daily ritual for reflection. He highlights the importance of creating a communal aspect to rituals, where people can share their experiences and challenges. Find ways to make tasks less lonely by involving others, such as co-working sessions for administrative tasks. Rituals connect us and make us feel part of something bigger, even in a virtual setting. Consider how rituals can bring people together, foster support, and add meaning to routine tasks. How a tech sabbath embraces traditional sabbath ideas in a modern way How to go 'ritual spotting' Connecting with nature and moments of transcendence to bring more spirituality into our lives during daily activities LIFE ADMIN RESOURCES Casper ter Kuile's website The Power of Ritual The Nearness SHARE Please head to the Life Admin Life Hacks Facebook, Insta or Linked In pages to connect with listeners and share your thoughts, questions or suggestions.

In a recent episode of The Goop Podcast, guest Casper ter Kuile gave some advice on how to build a community (https://goop.com/the-goop-podcast/rebuilding-the-bonds-of-love/). One of his pieces of advice was geared towards people who love books. And you know I love books. Because of that, I wanted to share that advice with you! So check out this episode and please share your thoughts down in the comment section or hit me up on social media @PhilSvitek. Lastly, for more free resources from your 360 creative coach, check out my website at http://philsvitek.com. RESOURCES/LINKS:  -Coach or Consultant Services: https://philsvitek.com/lets-work-together/   -Podcast Services: http://philsvitek.com/podcastservices  -Love Market Film: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Market-Amy-Cassandra-Martinez/dp/B09DFS3FTZ/ref=sr_1_14  -Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philsvitek   -Merchandise: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/phil-svitek---360-creative-coach/   -Instagram: http://instagram.com/philsvitek   -Facebook: http://facebook.com/philippsvitek  -Twitter: http://twitter.com/philsvitek  -Financially Fit Foundation: http://financiallyfitfoundation.org  -Master Mental Fortitude Book: http://mastermentalfortitude.com  -Elan, Elan Book: http://philsvitek.com/elan-elan   -In Search of Sunrise Book: http://philsvitek.com/in-search-of-sunrise  -A Bogotá Trip Film: https://philsvitek.com/a-bogota-trip/ 

Many Americans feel disillusioned with formalized religious institutions, yet their hunger for spiritual comfort remains. Enter, the Nearness, a year-old online space where people of all faiths and no faith can talk over the “big questions.” Nearness co-founder Casper ter Kuile talks about the importance of dedicated, judgment-free spaces for spiritual curiosity, and his own spiritual journey from atheism to Harvard Divinity School and beyond.

Episode 41 of What Gives? the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Casper ter Kuile, CEO of the Nearness, talks to JFN President and CEO Andres Spokoiny about Casper's work in seeking to create a new structure of community experience that uses the ease and accessibility of the internet while also building local connections that become deep friendships. Casper and Andres dive into what the spiritual leadership of the post-COVID world looks like, which models of community we can learn from in creating spiritual belonging, and the importance of the Jewish community asking itself the hard, uncomfortable questions about where it's going, like what the boundaries of Judaism should be.

Casper ter Kuile joins me on the podcast today to discuss the power of ritual, the need for creating and experiencing sacred time, sacred reading, and how something as simple as watching an old movie can have a deep ritual importance. We examine how religion is changing and what that means for society, spirituality, and our experience of life. We also talk about ways to build community and connections in a world that feels progressively designed to be more isolating. And we explore how people can find ways to break free from the mechanized capitalized grind of modern life and develop a spiritual connection to nature.

In this episode, we speak with Casper Ter Kuile, an author, speaker, consultant and former fellow at the Harvard Divinity School who explores how we make meaning, deepen our relationships, and experience beauty. Casper is the author of The Power of Ritual, and the co-founder of The Nearness, Sacred Design Lab and the podcast Harry Potter and the Sacred Text. In today's interview, we focus on Casper's book, The Power of Ritual and how rituals can be an effective tool for connecting us to ourselves, each other, the world around us, and something beyond us-- however you think of that. We discuss what distinguishes rituals from other types of behaviors like habits and routines, and why rituals can be better than habits for helping us live in accordance with our values. This is one of my favorite interviews, and I could talk with Casper for hours.  Hopefully we'll get the chance to do so, because I have many more questions I'd love to ask him. Huge thanks to Casper for sharing so much with us. Also, big thanks to our partners at Hope Foods.   May is Mental Health Month and this is our third Mental Health Month where we are grateful for the opportunity to partner with Hope. Hope Foods creates delicious organic hummus and dips with ingredients you can trust. Made with the freshest, all-natural ingredients, their products are perfect for snacking, meal prepping, and entertaining.  Hope is committed to sustainability and ethical sourcing which means you can feel good about the products you're enjoying.  And speaking of feeling good, Hope is equally committed to mental health and emotional wellbeing.  They even have an entire page of their website dedicated mental health which provides a host of resources to support your emotional wellbeing.  Please check them out here.  And the next time you're at the grocery store, be sure to check out Hope Foods. Thanks again, Hope Foods, for your dedication to mental health and our long-term partnership. #EveryMileMatters!

Today we have friend of Get Wellthy, Casper ter Kuile, back to talk about the art of connection, how to foster community in today's world and how "letting go" is intricately tied into spirituality. You can find more information on his small group course, The Nearness, here.  Make sure to follow Casper on Instagram to stay up to date with all of his work. 

Original release date: August 31, 2020. Author Casper ter Kuile sits down with Cameron to discuss his beginnings in climate activism, understanding the role of spiritual practices, and how he's been dealing with the JK Rowling catastrophe.

Sarah and Beth discuss creating community across division with Casper ter Kuile and the deep divisions in the US House of Representatives.TOPICS DISCUSSEDKevin McCarthy's Elected the 55th Speaker of the U.S. House of RepresentativesThe Power of Ritual with Casper ter KuileOutside Politics: Holiday Cards from ListenersPlease visit our website for full show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Casper ter Kuile, founder of The Nearness, celebrated author and podcaster, talks about how he navigates spirituality, sexual identity and business as he helps people connect with themselves and the world around them. WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT How I met Casper at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, became friends, and admired his journey to his truth and how he serves humanity. Born and raised in England, Casper's early years of education were more about creativity and play. He started experiencing the more traditional structured approach to learning at ten years old. In college, he studied history and sociology. He got involved more in activism and mobilizing young people around climate change. With this, he also went through personal changes and experienced a political awakening. After experiencing burnout from activism, he went to Harvard Kennedy School to pursue graduate studies but eventually fell in love and got married. How Charlotte Miller mentored Casper and introduced him to meditation, metaphysical books, and opened space for spirituality to be a legitimate part of his life. How Casper found the right people to help co-create his spiritual work, be a part of his team at Sacred Design Lab, and co-host the Harry Potter and the Sacred Text podcast. How Casper has been integrating his spiritual journey with his business. According to him, the practice of covenant is the most important practice that works for his team to hold their relationship and mission together. How do they fulfill their covenant? How did Casper navigate through his spirituality and sexual identity? How do we reconcile individuality with collectiveness? For Casper, it's trying to welcome people into small groups of spiritual accompaniment and friendship with no expectation that they're going to believe and practice the same thing, but invest in the relationship with each other. He calls this project The Nearness. Casper also mentioned Ilia Delio's view of God's evolution. As we are changing, so is God. We also need to embody our feminine energy. Casper revealed his desire to release his inner Drag Queen. Let me know what your takeaway is on this episode by sending me an email at erin@erinpatten.com or DM me on Instagram or LinkedIn. Check out Casper's projects: The Nearness is a 6-week journey to nurture your spiritual life with a small group of people. The Power of Ritual Book helps nourish your soul through sacred rituals. Harry Potter and the Sacred Text podcast is for you if you're interested in fiction. Reach out to Casper at casper@caspertk.com Check out all The MetaBusiness Millennial episodes on iTunes, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify, or my website at themetabusiness.world! Appreciate you subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing it with your friends. Much love and light, Erin “Master EL” Patten WANT MORE? Stay connected with simple solutions to level up your life + business. Receive your weekly Sol Full inspiration with MetaBusiness Letter. Which MetaBusiness Avatar Are You? Take this free 15-question quiz to find out now. Running around looking for answers only to get more confused and waste more time and money? In this masterclass, I'll be providing you with actionable information you can use to help get back into alignment and live your best life. Podcast Disclaimer: By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents and design of this Podcast, are the property of The MetaBusiness World, or used by The MetaBusiness World with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of The MetaBusiness World, which may be requested by contacting admin@themetabusiness.world. This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host and guests claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.

This episode originally aired on April 4, 2021. Casper ter Kuile is helping to build a world of joyful belonging. He is the author of The Power of Ritual and the co-host of the award-winning podcast Harry Potter and the Sacred Text. Casper is a Ministry Innovation Fellow at Harvard Divinity School and the co-founder of startup Sacred Design Lab - a research and design consultancy working to create a culture of belonging and becoming. He also co-authored “How We Gather” and collaborated with Holstee on his Ritual Life Planner. Resources Casper on the web, Twitter: @caspertk, IG: caspertk_, Facebook: @caspertk86, LinkedIn: caspertk, Newsletter: caspertk.com Tech sabbath from sundown Fri-Sat. Sacred Design Lab Articles: NYT feature: God Is Dead. So Is the Office. These People Want to Save Both Podcast: Harry Potter and the Sacred Text Books: Pivot The Power of Ritual: Turning Everyday Activities into Soulful Practices Co-author: How We Gather Ritual Life Planner Outrageous Openness by Tosha Silver Agnostic by Lesley Hazleton Wintering by Katherine May Authors: Richard Rohr Abraham Joshua Heschel Byron Katie Tosha Silver Related Pivot Podcasts: 105: Tools for Transitions—Just Ahead Mentors, Jealousy Antidotes, and Powerful Small Steps to Find Jobs (or Clients) with Dev Aujla 83: Pivot From Working in the Morgue to the Ministry with Former Forensic Pathologist Dr. Thomas Andrew 114: Illuminating Invisible Privilege with Karen Pittelman (and Why She Gave Away Her $3 Million Trust At 24) ❤️ Enjoying the show? Pivot Podcast is listener supported—consider donating to become a Pivot Insider and you'll get access to a private monthly Q&A call: http://pivotmethod.com/insider

Casper is a creator of spiritual infrastructure for the future, something he builds to contain love, belonging, beauty, solidarity, joy … and lots of singing. He sees our disconnection from our spirituality as one of the great challenges of the 21st Century. And has found over and over again that the people who he wants to be like are often people of deep faith, people willing to bet the whole board on a set of values that do not centre status, money, power and fame. He has recently co-founded The Nearness to help people connect more deeply with themselves, the world around them and people who they love. Made by Jo Barratt with Gemma Mortensen, Iris Andrews, Lily Piachaud and Hadeel Elshak. Music made for New Constellations by Art School Girlfriend. Discover more at newconstellations.co, and join us on Instagram and Twitter @newconstells Transcript

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Can our morning coffee routines, the Saturday parkrun, or a daily walk in nature be sacred? Ernie Rea explores how ritual, repeated actions done the same way every time, long associated with religion, is being employed by those outside of faith practice. There are now apps that can help build mindful rituals into your day, workplaces are designing ceremonies to build community amongst colleagues. What attracts us to these kinds of practices and without a religious framework do they lose their power? Ernie is joined by Casper Ter Kuile, formerly at the Harvard Divinity School he's the author of 'The Power of Ritual'. Kashori Jani is a Sanskrit teacher at a Hindu faith school and shares ancient Hindu wisdom and Kirtan (musical mantra meditation) with her large following online. Father David Elliot is Catholic Priest and the Head of Theology at the Oratory School in Oxford. Plus Matt Brooke from Tough Mudder tells us how ritual helps competitors complete their endurance challenges. Producer: Rebecca Maxted and Katharine Longworth Assistant Producer: Josie Le Vey Editor: Tim Pemberton

What happens to work rituals when we no longer go into work? We'll talk to rituals scholar Casper Ter Kuile and design leader Kursat Ozenc about why rituals are so essential, and how we can get creative with them in remote work.

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During times of enormous change, how can you harness the power of ritual to create stability and creativity? How can ordinary practices, such as writing, help us find meaning and cultivate deeper spiritual lives? We talk to author Casper Ter Kuile (The Power of Ritual: Turning Everyday Activities Into Soulful Practices) about the difference between habit and ritual and how to turn habits into meaningful rituals. We explore Casper's journey in publishing, how he moved past the first draft and his practices for overcoming the pitfalls of comparison. *Casper ter Kuile is the author of The Power of Ritual: Turning Everyday Activities into Soulful Practices, co-host of the award-winning podcast Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, and co-founder of startup Sacred Design Lab - a research and design consultancy working to create a culture of belonging and becoming. *SHOW NOTES[03:18] Casper talks about his 24-hour tech sabbatical and why rest isn't just about preparing us for the workweek[07:45] Why Casper, an atheist, was drawn to Harvard Divinity School to study and the surprising pull of community, ritual and tradition in the religious community[11:18] How his observation of the growing disaffiliation from religion and the fraying of our connections with each other led him to explore the power of ritual[13:11] The difference between habit and ritual and how to turn habits into  meaningful rituals[15:51] Why we should develop our ability to be choiceful[17:23] An observation of connection practices during the pandemic, including the absence of ritual[19:57] Applying the triptych: intention, attention, and repetition to his writing[22:23] Casper talks about moving past a terrible first draft of his book, The Power of Ritual, and how he landed his book deal[27:14] How Casper deals with self-doubt and imposter syndrome, including going on long walks[29:25] Casper shares how he balanced researching and studying while he was writing his first book, also how he deals with the pitfalls of comparison[31:13] Casper shares advice from Seth Godin for when you're having self-doubt[32:43] On how to move away from introspection, and writing not just as something to make you great, but as a gift[35:08] Casper shares how accountability is important in creating practices in new communities[36:14] How to both hold on and let go of a growing community[38:23] Casper shares the origin of his podcast with friends, Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, and the community it built[41:50] What are the things that started and changed as the podcast community grew, and how did it even bring the community closer?[44:44] A parting note - understanding the sufficiency of the gift that you have to give*QUOTES:“Think of writing, not as something that is going to make you great, but as a gift to someone who might need it."*RESOURCESThe Power of Ritual: Turning Everyday Activities Into Soulful Practices by Casper Ter KuileHarry Potter and the Sacred Text podcastSeth GodinThe Sabbath by Abraham Joshua HeschelHarperOneHow We Gather - Casper's co-written paperDavid SedarisVanessa  Zoltan*FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS' SALONFor show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit podcast.londonwriterssalon.comFor free writing sessions, join free Writers' Hours: writershour.comFollow London Writers' Salon:Twitter: twitter.com/​​WritersSalonInstagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalonFacebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalon*CREDITSProduction by Victoria Spooner. Artwork by Emma Winterschladen

A dilemma that has gripped the hearts of traditional church leaders and their followers is the trend toward “non-affiliation–” those folks referred to as the “Nones” - who check “none” when asked if they affiliate with any religion or attend any church. Which begs the question–why? Why aren't people attending church like they used to? And why are people outright leaving the church?  Are people still seeking and finding spiritual community somewhere out there?  Writer, speaker and co-founder of the Sacred Design Lab, Casper ter Kuile–a graduate of Harvard Divinity School who once identified as an atheist–has done some fascinating research on why people–millennials in particular–are leaving religious institutions in droves; what it is they are searching for, and the surpising places they are finding connection and hope. Caspar published a study titled How We Gather, which discusses this millennial exodus from the church, and how they are transitioning into a more spiritual journey instead of a religious one. For those of us who may have been embedded in traditional church culture for years and now find ourselves at a crossroads because of the politicization of religion, or perhaps because of untenable behavior that occurred behind closed doors at churches for years wondering if we can see ourselves in spiritual community ever again, This conversation with Jen and Caspar reveals the darker reasons for the detachment many have from religion and church, but also insight into a transformation on how we might practice a new “religion” that draws from the best of tradition and the new and inspiring ways people are congregating.    * * *   Thank you to our sponsors!   Rothy's | Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/forthelove.   KiwiCo | Get 30% off your first month plus free shipping on any crate line using code FORTHELOVE at kiwico.com   Betterhelp | Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/forthelove. ABLE | Sign up with promo code FORTHELOVE for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at stamps.com

Vanessa worked in education and nonprofits before attending Harvard Divinity School to become a non–denominational atheist chaplain. Whilst at Harvard she and Casper Ter Kuile who was also a guest on the podcast, launched a class and then a very successful podcast based around the idea of reading Harry Potter as a sacred text. She is now CEO and founder of Not Sorry Productions, which produces the podcasts ‘Harry Potter and the Sacred Text', ‘Twilight in Quarantine', and ‘Hot and Bothered', which is about treating romance novels as sacred. Her first book is called ‘Praying with Jane Eyre.' In this episode she speaks about her childhood raised in an atheist but practising Jewish home as the granddaughter of four Holocaust survivors, what she means by reading other texts as sacred and what we might all learn from it. You can read a full transcript here: https://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2022/01/26/vanessa-zoltan-on-radical-hospitality-atheist-chaplaincy-and-treating-texts-as-sacred

Today's salon, “Does God Need an R&D Department,” is cohosted by POSTHOC and Templeton World Charity Foundation. The co-interviewer today is TWCF president Andrew Serazin. Our guest today is Casper ter Kuile, a Harvard Divinity School fellow and author of The Power of Ritual: Turning Everyday Activities into Soulful Practices. POSTHOC is a petri dish for ideas & thought-leaders. We host salons that connect people and spread ideas. We create unique and intimate experiences that stir the senses—a forum for the cross-pollination of ideas and conversations. Instagram: @posthocpictura Twitter: @PosthocSalons LinkedIn: Posthoc Facebook: @Posthocpictura

Meredith Lake chats to podcaster and author Casper ter Kulie whose been thinking about a big question: How do we make meaning as communities, and deepen our sense of connection to one another?

Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Dignity in Chapter Ten of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. This week they discuss Lockhart's dignity, or lack thereof, athletes practicing ballet, and Dobby's big reveal. Throughout the episode we consider the question: is there an inherent human dignity that cannot be stripped away by others?Thank you to MJ for this week's voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 11, The Dueling Club, with very special guest Casper Ter Kuile, through the theme of Shame.--It's two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only two dollars to join our Patreon for extra bloopers every week! Please consider helping us fill our Gringotts vault so we can continue to make this show. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this mini-episode, Leah and Melissa announce their plans to take a break from podcast production for the month of October, and explore the benefits of taking time and space away from even the most exciting and enjoyable projects.The Book Blurb in this episode comes from Casper Ter Kuile's book, The Power of Ritual: Turning Everyday Activities into Soulful Practices.  For more on Ter Kuile, visit his website.  To listen to his podcast, Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, visit www.harrypottersacredtext.com.One other noteworthy mention is this blog post about what to do when you're feeling “Creatively Flat and Uninspired.”

Summary and reflection of the book "The Power of Ritual" by Casper Ter Kuile.

In today's episode, ~ing host Allison Maus sits down with Casper ter Kuile, author of The Power of Ritual, co-founder of Sacred Design Lab and the co-creator of the award-winning podcasts Harry Potter and the Sacred Text and The Real Question. This conversation will explore themes from Casper's new book, as well as wisdom he's learned through adding intentional rituals to his own daily experiences. We are grateful for the continued support of Everence, a faith-based financial services organization who believe it's possible to incorporate your faith and values with your decisions about money. To take a closer look at the difference it makes when your financial services company is rooted in something more than making a profit visit Everence.com. Securities offered through ProEquities Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. ~ing Podcast is a production of MennoMedia, a nonprofit Publisher that creates thoughtful, Anabaptist resources to enrich faith in a complex world. To find out more, visit us online at MennoMedia.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ing-pod/message

Igniting Imagination is a podcast to spark the spirit within you, from Wesleyan Investive and Texas Methodist Foundation. This season, we are sharing conversations with five spiritual entrepreneurs who were awarded the 2021 Tom Locke Innovative Leader Award from the Wesleyan Investive. These five spiritual entrepreneurs share their wisdom through stories and reflections that will encourage and challenge you and ultimately ignite your imagination as a leader.  Rev. Lisa Greenwood interviews her co-host for this season, Casper ter Kuile. Casper is the author of The Power of Ritual and the co-founder of Sacred Design Lab, a soul-centered research and development lab. Casper shares his analysis of the spiritual landscape in America today, the two discuss Lisa's work on the mixed ecology of church and together they talk with Tom Locke, President of TMF and Wesleyan Investive. This episode is jam-packed with insight about purpose that invites reflection about how your church or organization's purpose is aligning with the spiritual needs of our world today.   QUOTES “Folks are still as hungry for belonging, their experiences of spiritual growth and becoming, to feel connected to something beyond themselves. It just looks different, and so, what we have to do is to be attuned to see where are people going to try and find it. ” -Casper ter Kuile [07:19] “I would never begin to think that I'm driving those values. I think those values are driving me.” -Tom Locke [29:08]   TIMESTAMPS [00:01] Intro [00:40] Meet co-host Casper ter Kuile [02:35] Significant moments in Casper's life [06:34] What he's seeing in the landscape [10:18] A podcast beyond Harry Potter [13:03] How Lisa found mixed spiritual ecology [16:33] The thinking behind these awards [20:56] Meet Tom Locke [22:16] Why purpose is central for Tom and the church [24:55] The evolution for TMF [29:54] Why invest in innovative leaders [35:09] The role of foundations [38:36] How TMF embraced its current mission [43:11] Three rapid fire questions [46:23] A blessing [47:29] Outro   RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes? For information about Casper ter Kuile, visit his website: caspertk.com and check out the work of Sacred Design Lab at sacred.design This season features Wesleyan Investive's 2021 Tom Locke Innovative Award winners. The award honors spiritual entrepreneurs who have envisioned a broader mission field and have taken risks to make their God-sized dreams a reality. For more information about the award and the recipients, visit award.wesleyaninvestive.org “God Has Work for Us To Do” music and lyrics by Mark Miller. Visit Mark's website at markamillermusic.com or find him on YouTube at youtube.com/c/markismusic67 This podcast is brought to you by the Leadership Ministry team at TMF and Wesleyan Investive. Leadership Ministry connects diverse, high capacity leaders in conversations and environments that create a network of courage, learning, and innovation in order to help the church lean into its God-appointed mission. For more information and to support TMF's Leadership Ministry, visit tmf-fdn.org/leadership-ministry.

Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with Casper Ter Kuile, author of The Power of Ritual and co-host of the award-winning podcast Harry Potter and the Sacred Text. A Ministry Innovation Fellow at Harvard Divinity School, Casper is also the co-founder of startup Sacred Design Lab, a research and design consultancy working to create a culture of belonging and becoming. In today's conversation we explore how we might engage in practices that bring us a deeper sense of depth, connection and meaning, and how we might revisit the art and power of ritual through a modern lens.

In this episode, we're joined by Casper ter Kuile. He's the author of "The Power of Ritual," a Harvard Divinity School fellow, host of the award-winning podcast "Harry Potter and the Sacred Text," and a co-founder of Sacred Design Lab. In this video we connect past (more traditional) communities to modern day communities and discuss how they are intertwined.  This discussion focuses on: 1) Where community comes from. 2) How ancient community practices show up unwittingly in today's world. 3) Echoes of old practices finding new form in today's world. 4) How can old traditions be valuable in today's world and how can we learn from them? We also take a deep dive into the why and how religion/religious institutions have evolved over the years.  Additionally, we discuss religious rituals and how they can be seen everywhere from our fitness communities to our workplaces.  In this discussion we focus on: 1) What has been attributed to the decline of religion over the past 50 years. 2) Religion as an institution vs. religion as a belief and value system. 3) How people satisfy their spiritual desires in today's world. 4) Where are people finding things that have been unbundled from religion. What platform/technology will allow customers to connect better with themselves, others, nature, and a sense of a higher existence (transcendence) in a coherent way. Finally, we discuss what all community builders can learn from religious communities, and how to identify rituals that bring deeper purpose and soul into your community spaces.  This includes: 1) How the workplace provides for a more meaningful community. 2) What does a community need to help people make meaning and build authentic relationships. 3) Where do people go/who do people trust to “shape” them. 4) Rituals that take place in our lives and in community spaces. Links and learnings: — https://www.caspertk.com/ — https://sacred.design/ — https://twitter.com/caspertk — https://cmxhub.com/academy/the-community-mba/

Show Notes:0.00: Astonishingly, the 9-5 grind doesn't leave much wiggle room for fueling wanderlust... so Jessica Serna found herself concocting a plan to make travel work around her day job. Weekend jaunts and quick getaways soon became a way of life and a full-time career for Jessica and her now husband.4:20: "Suddenly all these free things were coming in, but that's when I was starting to learn about my voice." Jessica adjusts to having an impact and steering away from allowing brands to dictate her content.07:35: Jessica shares tips and advice for building a brand or even having influence in your day job, and talks about why it's essential to stay authentic and true to your voice: balancing your true passions with sponsored content and battling the misconception that influence is disingenuous. "The biggest value I can provide is making sure (my posts are) true to why the people who follow me follow me. I also try to be very intentional about not spreading misinformation (by checking) with experts in that field before I endorse certain products."12:35:  Making decisions about which brands to support, and the importance of brands being open to the content concepts Jessica and Ismail propose. "If they'll let me take that product on a hike or provide me that creative flexibility, I can still provide value to my community while providing even more value to the brand. It's only hurting everyone if I post something they are not going to engage with."16:01 Loops, giveaways and other questionable follower growth tactics... plus how Jessica has embraced a multitude of platforms to become more relevant (and ultimately drive growth in an ethical manner). How a dream trip -  complete with a private plane and film crew - and partnership with a state tourism board came to life thanks to integrity in personal brand building (and a few good relationships).27:55: Jessica discusses road blocks to building her business, self development, areas where she had a learning curve and the aftermath of the early days when she thought loop giveaways were perfectly legitimate tools. "I make sure that I'm constantly doing something new but staying focused on my passion for traveling locally... and creating a mindset change about Texas being boring."32:50: Everyone has influence. How do you build a personal brand that you can be proud of and stand behind?35:00: Currently consuming: what we're all reading or devouring.41:00: Jessica's word of the year: how she's constantly reaching out for kindness.Show Links & Resources: My Curly Adventures on Instagram My Culinary Adventures on Instagram My Curly Adventures on TikTok A Taste of Koko Smart Passive Income Podcast with Pat Flynn Gary Vaynerchuk Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill (1937) The Power of Ritual by Casper Ter Kuile

Season 4, Episode 5: Casper ter Kuile on The Power of Ritual Six years ago, Casper Ter Kuile started reading the Harry Potter series as a sacred text on his hit podcast downloaded over 22 million times. Now he has a whole lot more rituals inspired by practice that can be adapted to our more secular lives […]

What comes to mind when you read or hear the word "ritual"? It has a lot of weight, right? Despite its religious connotation, a ritual can be any solemn or purposeful act in daily life in which you find deep meaning. Casper ter Kuile, the author of The Power of Ritual, explains why he observes a digital sabbath and how you can discover answers to life's major questions while reading Harry Potter. Yes, really.

Daniel interviews Casper ter Kuile about his new book, "The Power of Ritual: Turning Everyday Activities into Soulful Practices." — We talk about the epidemic of loneliness, sacred movies, and why Casper loves singing to cows.Buy the book and learn more about Casper on his website https://www.caspertk.com/#order

Ruth and Claire discuss Productivity. Claire shares that choosing a task to be her highlight for that day helps her decide what to focus on. She makes sure things don't sit on her list of tasks for too long to keep her motivation high. She also shares the effective pomodoro technique. Ruth is using an old fashioned to do list that she can write in calm time for when she is stressed. Claire is working on feeling more positive about tasks she resents. Ruth is working on balancing flexibility and rigidity, when to push through on a task or re-assign to a different time?Claire mentioned the pomodoro technique: https://francescocirillo.com/pages/pomodoro-technique; Ruth mentioned The Power of Ritual by Casper Ter Kuile: https://www.caspertk.com/#order

Casper ter Kuile, a Harvard Divinity School fellow and co-host of the popular Harry Potter and the Sacred Text podcast, explores how we can nourish our souls by transforming common, everyday practices—yoga, reading, walking the dog—into sacred rituals that can heal our crisis of social isolation and struggle to find purpose.

#therichsolution #casperterKuile #NikkiJarvisJoin me with my guests Casper Ter Kuile and Nikki Jarvis. Casper Ter Kuile, author will speak on his first published book "The Power Of Rituals: Turning Everyday Activities Into Soulful Activities".Nikki Jarvis is the CEO of Edufluent a consulting firm that helps bring individual and organizational purpose back at the forefront to drive change, creativity and innovation within organizations. Listen on:www.mojo50.comiHeart RadioiTunes Streaming live via Youtube and Facebook:Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/therichsolutionhttps://www.facebook.com/Therichsolution/

In this episode, we're joined by Casper ter Kuile. He's the author of "The Power of Ritual," a Harvard Divinity School fellow, host of the award-winning podcast "Harry Potter and the Sacred Text," and a co-founder of Sacred Design Lab. In this video we connect past (more traditional) communities to modern day communities and discuss how they are intertwined.  This discussion focuses on: 1) Where community comes from. 2) How ancient community practices show up unwittingly in today's world. 3) Echoes of old practices finding new form in today's world. 4) How can old traditions be valuable in today's world and how can we learn from them? We also take a deep dive into the why and how religion/religious institutions have evolved over the years.  Additionally, we discuss religious rituals and how they can be seen everywhere from our fitness communities to our workplaces.  In this discussion we focus on: 1) What has been attributed to the decline of religion over the past 50 years. 2) Religion as an institution vs. religion as a belief and value system. 3) How people satisfy their spiritual desires in today's world. 4) Where are people finding things that have been unbundled from religion. What platform/technology will allow customers to connect better with themselves, others, nature, and a sense of a higher existence (transcendence) in a coherent way. Finally, we discuss what all community builders can learn from religious communities, and how to identify rituals that bring deeper purpose and soul into your community spaces.  This includes: 1) How the workplace provides for a more meaningful community. 2) What does a community need to help people make meaning and build authentic relationships. 3) Where do people go/who do people trust to “shape” them. 4) Rituals that take place in our lives and in community spaces. Links and learnings: — https://www.caspertk.com/ — https://sacred.design/ — https://twitter.com/caspertk — https://cmxhub.com/academy/the-community-mba/

Casper ter Kuile is one of the authors of the How We Gather report which is an exploration into how Millennials are finding and building communities of meaning and belonging. He's also the co-host of the podcast Harry Potter and the Sacred Text which itself has grown into a community and business in its own right. During our conversation we discuss what community means to Casper and how our need for belonging in the modern age is being met by different secular organisations. Some excerpts from this episode: in a time of social isolation and mental health crises how do we live lives of deep connection community is a group of people where you are deeply known and deeply loved there's an overuse of the word community because there's such a need for it community is not fun all of the time: it can be stifling and people know your business community is wonderful but is also terrible the pendulum as swung to the other side where people are too free but it comes with this sense of disconnection relationships are held by structures there's been a shift that people would rather affiliate with thought leaders, influencers and people rather than institutions and companies it's incredibly powerful to see ourselves in another's story in fitness communities people come for the body but stay for the breakthrough people gather around a common activity (the third thing) you can only lead others as far as you've gone yourself fill up yourself before you can help others leaders need a place where their needs are met as well (which isn't necessarily their own communities/organisations) in our culture having a hot body is something we will pay for it's easier to build communities around fitness groups because culturally it's more acceptable to pay for that donations are a simple way to generate financial sustainability for communities have something of value that people recognise and then have community as the second layer of value that people get as a benefit there's a hesitation about money and community but we shouldn't be afraid to bring money into community and articulating its value community is a powerful healthcare strategy could we see tax breaks for communities in order to pay for community people need to not only justify to themselves but also to their peers can we design our organisations based on the principles of community if a community is only for itself only, it will die. communities need a purpose bigger than itself more and more of us our finding our closest friendships at work maybe there's something beyond the triple bottom line which is about our relational connection in organisations a covenant is about how we're going to be in this work that we're doing together and can help with managing conflict it's not just about scaling wide but also scaling deep To find out more about Casper's work check out: https://www.howwegather.org/ (https://www.howwegather.org/) http://www.caspertk.com/ (http://www.caspertk.com)/ http://www.harrypottersacredtext.com/ (http://www.harrypottersacredtext.com/)

Casper ter Kuile is a host of the "Harry Potter and the Sacred Text" podcast, a show that dissects J.K. Rowling's classic series as if it were the Torah or the Bible. He was a Ministry Innovation Fellow at Harvard Divinity School and is also a strategist at the podcast "On Being" with Krista Tippett. In this episode, Casper talks about growing up in a non- religious environment but coming to religion on his own terms, his history in climate activism and how that led him to divinity school, as well as why it's useful explore texts like Harry Potter as 'sacred', as a way to appreciate its nuances and more subtle, but still prescient, messages.