Podcast appearances and mentions of christine sine

In this episode Forrest, along with Christine Sine, talk with Ruth Valerio—a British author, speaker, and activist who is passionate about both social justice and environmental justice. In this conversation, Ruth shares her journey of faith and environmental awareness, emphasizing the interconnectedness of humanity and nature. She discusses the importance of earth care as an important element of faith practice, advocating for simplicity and sustainable living as essential responses to the climate crisis. Ruth encourages faith communities to mobilize for environmental action, highlighting the potential for collective impact. Importantly, she also exhorts us not to try to do more than is ours to do when it comes to making a difference in the world. Ruth Valerio's website, including list of publications and resourcesChristine Sine's website, including publications and resourcesLiturgical Rebels podcastKeywords: Earth care, social justice, simplicity, community activism, earth advocacy, creation care, church mobilization, climate crisis, sustainability, Embrace the Middle East, A Rocha, Tear Fund Find us on our website: Earthkeepers Support the Earthkeepers podcast Check out the Ecological Disciple

Dr Christine Sine is the author of three inspirational books. Her most recent one, entitled” The Gift of Wonder", is the topic of today's conversation. In this awe and wonder episode, she and her husband Tom, are both authors and also co-founders of the mustard seed associates. Christine, trained as a physician in Australia, practiced in New Zealand and founded and directed the healthcare ministry for Mercy Ships. Perhaps you've heard of them. They're famous throughout the world. She has founded God space, an online community, and is in her second season of podcasting the “Liturgical Rebels”, which is how we met. Her stories are captivating, and she leads us through some creative practices for establishing awe and wonder in our lives. I can't wait for you to hear her. In this episode of “Call IT in With Dar”! Support the showFull Show Notes can be found at CallITInPodcast.comPhoto credit: Rebecca Lange Photography Music credit: Kevin MacLeod Incompetech.com (licensed under Creative Commons) Production credit: Erin Schenke @ Emerald Support Services LLC. Grab Dar's Flight Deck Oracle Card DeckTake Dar's Archetype Quiz

Toward the end of the year Earthkeepers podcast always releases a special holiday episode that breaks from the usual interview mode. In this episode, we're gifting a passage from our friend Christine Sine's book called Celtic Advent: Following an Unfamiliar Path Through Advent. Earthkeepers recommends this book because in it, Christine brings fresh, life-giving perspective on the conventional Western practices of advent. According to those Western practices, the advent season this year begins on Sunday, December 1—so why offer an advent reflection in November? In her book, Christine explains: “for Celtic and Orthodox Christians, advent begins the evening of November 15th – forty days before Christmas Day. Celtic Christians always prayed and fasted for 40 days in preparation for any major life event, whether it be the planting of a new monastic center, the beginning of a new adventure, as well as for preparation for Christmas and Easter.” Given the Celtic theme of the passage, it is read by Brother Seán Aherne, an Irish monk who is very familiar with the St. Kevin story that is featured in this episode.Christine's website, GodspacelightBook: Celtic Advent: Following an Unfamiliar PathBrother Seán Aherne ( born 1946 ) is a Celtic Christian monk living in a small monastery on outskirts of Dublin. He is Director &  founding member of the John Moriarty institute for Ecology & Spirituality in Dingle, County Kerry. Together with Míchael W.Higgins he edited : Introducing John Moriarty In His Own Words. He is a passionate supporter of John Moriarty's vision for a Christian Monastic Hedge School for Adults called Slí na Fírinne. Over the years he animated & directed many retreats on Celtic Spirituality & the Native Irish Wisdom Tradition.Keywords: Advent, Celtic Advent, creation care, Saint Kevin, spirituality, environmentalism, community, nature, God, reflection, Glendalough, John Scotus Eriugena, John Philip Newell, Christ of the Celts, Carmina Gadelica, Alexander CarmichaelTakeaways ·      Celtic Advent begins 40 days before Christmas for preparation.·      Creation is an expression of God, not a void of nothingness.·      Our view of creation reflects our attitude towards God.·      Saint Kevin exemplifies a deep connection with nature.·      The incarnation of Christ emphasizes God's care for creation.·      Recognizing God's concern for all creation is vital.·      Engaging with nature can enhance our spiritual lives.·      Reflection on creation can deepen our understanding of God.·      Welcoming creation into our lives can be an Advent practice. Find us on our website: Earthkeepers Support the Earthkeepers podcast Check out the Ecological Disciple

This is a different sort of episode from our normal format. Basically, it is a small book review followed by a conversation between that book's author and Christine Sine. The book is called The God of Wild Places, by a chap named Tony Jones. It is a deeply honest account of the author's life, filled with stories of failure, self-doubt, and redemption. Jones also explores themes of nature, hunting, death, and the inevitability of mortality--all presented with a voice of vulnerability and relatability.PointsThe book 'The God of Wild Places' by Tony Jones is a deeply honest account of the author's life and explores themes of failure, self-doubt, and redemption.The book delves into the author's relationship with nature, including his experiences with hunting and how it connects him to God.Death and mortality are recurring themes in the book, prompting readers to reflect on their own mortality and the importance of living authentically.The book's vulnerability and relatability make it a powerful read for those struggling with issues of faith, community, and personal identity.The conversation between the author and Christine Sine provides further insight into the book and its themes.Keywords: book recommendation, The God of Wild Places, Tony Jones, failure, self-doubt, redemption, nature, hunting, death, mortality, vulnerability, relatability, conversation, dones, church, divine, outdoors, God, Spirit, hopeFind us on our website: Earthkeepers Support the Earthkeepers podcast Check out the Ecological Disciple

Back in 2001, Brian McLaren wrote a book called A New Kind of Christian. For many, it turned out to be a revolutionary book that explored a kind of faith outside the boxes of mainstream Christianity—a faith that challenged tired, unhelpful ways of thinking and doing, and raised exciting possibilities for a reinvigorated postmodern Christianity.  His latest book, called Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart he again challenges readers (of any faith, or no faith) to see the world in a fundamentally new way that acknowledges the dire challenges that face the planet, and to become the sort of people who can speak truth and offer solace in the difficulties to come.In this cohosted episode, Forrest Inslee and Christine Sine talk to Brian about this new book, and about its profound implications for how we live and love in the face of the profound environmental and social changes facing our planet.Guest: Brian McLaren Website Twitter Instagram Mentions: Christine Sine Life After Doom Miguel De La Torre Václav Havel Keywords: climate, climate change, anxiety, doom, future, ecological overshoot, resources, waste, energy, life, fossil fuels, civilization, faith, advocacy, contemplation, action, being, transformation, resilience, church, scripture, Bible, hope, truth, reality, oppression, indigenous Find us on our website: Earthkeepers Support the Earthkeepers podcast Check out the Ecological Disciple

Christine Sine teaches us about where Jesus was most likely born, how the Inn we traditionally invoke probably wasn't what we consider an Inn at all. She reminds us of the Mennonite tradition of radical hospitality and encourages us into Chalking our doors as a blessing for all who enter our homes and to consider who we might be excluding from those homes and blessings.Sermon begins at minute marker 5:42Matthew 2: 1-12ResourcesBlessing, instructions and image of door chalking Image by Alexander Grey on pexelsHymn: Hymn 274 See Whose Glory Fills the Skies Text: adapt. from Charles Wesley (England), Music: George D. Elderkin (USA), 1890; arr. Evelyn Simpson-Curenton (USA), © 2000 GIA Publications, Inc. Permission to podcast the music in this service obtained from One License with license #A-726929. All rights reserved. 

Christine Sine explores a variety of practices to increase our experience of gratitude. In this overstimulating, stressful world gratitude is an active way to push back on the negative and highlight the positive. This service ended in a St Francis Day blessing for our animals, those that God brings into our life and we sometimes forget to regard with gratitude.Sermon begins at minute marker 6:082 Corinthians 9.6-15Resources Brother David Steindl-Rast - A Good Day - A video on gratitude. https://youtu.be/3Zl9puhwiyw?si=ltzLtlUqFzDZxay5 Elaine Breckenridge's blessing of the animals. https://godspacelight.com/2023/10/07/a-blessing-for-animals-to-celebrate-st-francis/Godspace gratitude resources and links - https://godspacelight.com/seasons-blessings/Image: Goldie, by Christine SineHymn: 419 - Great Is Thy Faithfulness. Thomas O. Chisholm, music, William M. Runyan, text, Songs of Salvation and Service, 1923. Public Domain. Permission to podcast the music in this service obtained from One License with license #A-726929. All rights reserved.

As you might know, the Earthkeepers podcast is part of a larger organization called Circlewood—and Circlewood has a dream to establish an inspirational, educational eco-village in a place called Camano Island in Washington State. In the podcast conversation today, Circlewood's director James Amadon and Forrest are joined by David Vandervort, the architect who has held the vision and designed the built spaces that will make up Circlewood Village. Among other things, we talk about green architecture, about listening to the land, and about building in harmony with the nature of place.Guest: David Vandervort●      Vandervort Architects●      LinkedInMentions:●      Circlewood Village●      Tom and Christine Sine●      Living Building Challenge●      Cross laminated timber●      Bob BerkebileFind us on our website: EarthkeepersSupport the Earthkeepers podcastKeywords: architecture, sustainability, sustainable architecture, community, village, design, creativity, environment, energy, resources, local, living buildings, equity, environmental justice, affordability, green building, regenerative architecture, restoration,  Find us on our website: Earthkeepers. Donate here to Earthkeepers Podcast.Our parent organization: Circlewood. Join the Stand.

In this episode, Forrest is joined by his occasional cohost, Christine Sine. They talk to Jo Swinney, Director of Communications for A Rocha International, a global family of conservation organizations working together to care for creation, ​and equip others to do likewise. Specifically, they talk about a new book that Jo co-authored with her mother, Miranda Harris. The book is called A Place at the Table: Faith, Hope, and Hospitality. In that book Jo draws from lessons learned from being part of a family that has always practiced hospitality that also creates community among conservation-minded people from all over the world. In this episode, she shares her practical wisdom from experience regarding what it takes to show true hospitality—including the courage to practice vulnerability with those we invite into our spaces.Guest: Jo Swinney Director of Communications, A Rocha International Co-author, A Place at the Table: Faith, Hope and Hospitality LinkedIn Mentions: The Algarve, Portugal Galiano Island, British Columbia Adam and Eve sew fig leaves for clothes—Genesis 3:7-10 Hand pollination in Ghana From everyone who has been given much—Luke 12:48 A feast of rich food—Isaiah 25:6-8 A new heaven and new earth—Revelation 21 Keywords: hospitality, conservation, environment, church, Jesus, community, creation, salvation, redemption, family, nature, children, entertainment, cooking, vulnerability, God, justice, hunger, food, feast, new heaven, new earth Find us on our website: Circlewood.Donate here to Earthkeepers Podcast. Join the Stand.

When it comes to living in better relationship to the rest of creation, one aspect of our lives that we don't talk about enough is money. How we earn it, how we spend it, how we save and how we invest—these subjects aren't often thought of as aspects of earthkeeping. In fact though, if we aren't thoughtful and intentional about our finances, the way we use and keep money has the potential to do harm to others and to the community of creation. In the same way, money used wisely and strategically has the power to enact much good in the world. The same could be said, really, when we consider how we invest our time and our talents. In this episode we'll get some insight on wise and ethical investing from Trevor Thomas, who works for a company called Ethinvest, based in Australia.  For information about the sound editing position, write to: forrest.inslee@circlewood.online Co-host: Christine Sine - founder of Mustard Seed Associates, parent org of Circlewood and author of Godspacelight.com Guest: Trevor Thomas, Managing Director of Ethinvest in AustraliaAustralian Impact Investments- Ethinvest's Impact investing subsidiary  Mentions:  Pax World Fund - world's first fund set up to use social criteria in investing ESG investing- Environmental, Social, Governance risk assessments social impact investing UN - Sustainable Development Goals social impact bonds - definition and example of 1st social bond - Peterborough jail in UK Australian Farmland Funds ethically based portfolios perform similarly to traditional portfolios TCFD - Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosure Ethical Advisors Coop - in Australia Suggestionsfind a local ethical investor advisor Use the peak bodies to find one in your region: US - US Social Investment Forum UK - Social Investment Forum or UK Sustainable Investment and FinanceAssociation Australia/NZ - Responsible Investment Association Australasia Keywords: Greenwashing, green investing, ethical investing, social enterprise, social entrepreneurship, Corporate Social Responsibility, Impact Investing, climate justice, financial advising, index funds, social impact investing, B Corp, ESG Investing, ESG Risk Management, impact washing, greenwashing, regenerative agriculture, renewable energy

  Christine Sine is the founder and facilitator for Godspace, an online community. Some of you might not know that Christine trained as a physician in Australia, practiced in New Zealand, and developed and directed the healthcare ministry for Mercy Ships. Our conversation on this week's podcast centered on her... The post Christine Sine – episode 315 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

Episode Summary: It's Advent! This is a time of preparing our hearts for the arrival of Jesus. Each of the weeks of Advent has a theme: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. Let's make an Advent Wreath to help us creatively and playfully celebrate the birth of Christ. Verses from the episode: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Links from the episode: (This may contain some affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase using these links. For more information, please see my disclosure policy.) What is Advent? Advent Printables 1 of Christine Sine's Advent Wreaths Playfully Faithful Parenting Podcast is a ministry of CreatedtoPlay.com. For more resources, tips, devotions, and tools check us out online: https://createdtoplay.com . Freebies for you: Want to work with me? Sign up for a 15-minute free coaching call: https://createdtoplay.com/free-coaching Join my free 5-day Bible Play Challenge: https://createdtoplay.com/challenge Get 17 fun, free kid's blessings for meals: https://createdtoplay.com/kids-blessings Even though I'm an introvert, I'm social! Let's connect! Instagram: https://instagram.com/createdtoplay Facebook: https://facebook.com/created2play Twitter: https://twitter.com/createdtoplay Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/createdtoplay Did you enjoy the show? Subscribe and leave me a 5-star review on Apple Music and make me giddy. Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joy-wendling/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joy-wendling/support

Our guest in Episode 34 is Christine Sine - a trained medical doctor from Sydney, Australia, committed to an integrated life of wholeness and inclusivity. Through her experience, we're challenged to be leaders who approach the world with commitment, contribution infused with awe and wonder, all along the way; instruments of God's wholeness in our hurting world. Your Hosts: Mark L. Vincent, Founder of Design Group International and the Society for Process Consulting. He also facilitates Maestro-level leaders. Kristin Evenson, Consultant and Coach at Junctures. Find out more about The Third Turn Podcast by visiting thirdturnpodcast.com. Jennifer Miller, who runs a marketing consultancy firm called, Strategically Connected, is our producer. And shout out to Joshua Brinkman who is our audio engineer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode Summary: Do you ever start reading a book and feel like the author just ripped your thoughts and feelings from your mind and wrote them down much more poetically and eloquently than you could? Then as you read along feel a sense of validation for some crazy, out-of-the-box beliefs you have because someone else was published for sharing them? Ok, so maybe that is just me, but that is how I felt reading The Gift of Wonder. When I reached out to tell Christine Sine how connected I felt to her book and she responded with an offer to join me on my podcast, I was thrilled. I pray you are as encouraged by her creative and playful take on spiritual practices as I am, and that you will be inspired to step out-of-the-box with the ways you connect to God throughout your day. Christine's Bio: “Christine Aroney-Sine is the founder and facilitator for the popular contemplative blog Godspace, (godspacelight.com) which grew out of her passion for creative spirituality, gardening and sustainability. Christine describes herself as a contemplative activist, passionate gardener, author, and liturgist. She loves messing with church traditions and inspiring followers of Jesus to develop creative approaches to spirituality that intertwine the sacred through all of life. She facilitates workshops on contemplative and creative spiritual practices, spirituality and gardening, simplicity and sustainability as well as how to develop a more spiritual rhythm for our lives. She often encourages participants to paint rocks or leaves, plant contemplative gardens, walk labyrinths and create spiritual pathways that draw us into deeper intimacy with God. Christine is inspired by Celtic Christian spirituality, which has opened her eyes to the God who is present in every moment, every experience and every place. She is open to learning from everyone and everything around.” Verses from the episode: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Luke 18:16 Links from the episode: (This may contain some affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase using these links. For more information, please see my disclosure policy.) Christine Sine's Book - The Gift of Wonder Christine's Blog Christine's Retreat Children of God Storybook Bible by Archbishop Desmond Tutu Playfully Faithful Parenting Podcast is a ministry of CreatedtoPlay.com. For more resources, tips, devotions, and tools check us out online: https://createdtoplay.com . Even though I'm an introvert, I'm social! Let's connect! Instagram: https://instagram.com/createdtoplay Facebook: https://facebook.com/created2play Twitter: https://twitter.com/createdtoplay Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/createdtoplay Did you enjoy the show? Subscribe and leave me a 5-star review on Apple Music and make me giddy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joy-wendling/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joy-wendling/support

We sit down with Christine Sine, author of The Gift of Wonder in this episode! What a gift and a delight to chat face-to-face with the woman who wrote this impactful book. We have thoroughly enjoyed our time together in this series; exploring the many spritual practices and proposing profound questions. Thank you to our friends who read along with us and participated in community. Mentioned: https://godspacelight.com/ Season of Gratitude Retreat https://godspacelight.com/shop/gearing-up-for-a-season-of-gratitude/ Buy the book here: The Gift of Wonder - by Christine Aroney-Sine (affiliate link, helping to support Deep Breath) at: www.breatheandbe.net/affiliate-links

We stretch our understanding and definition of hospitality to the current circumstances. We may not be able to welcome everyone into our homes for a meal right now, but we can invite people into "safe spaces"? Through listening and laying aside defense, can we be good hosts for each other's souls? As summer winds down, we wrap up our read-thru of The Gift of Wonder. However! Next week we interview the author - Christine Sine!! Refrenced: How to Disagree With Grace S2 E44

In this episode Forrest talks with Jeff Johnson, an acclaimed musician whose art spans a diversity of styles including Progressive Rock, Jazz, New Age, and Contemplative Worship. In the  40 years of his career thus far, Jeff has written music for a Martin Scorsese film, collaborated with great musicians like Phil Keaggy, and recorded original music for the Wyndham Hill label. In this conversation Jeff shares about some of the deep values behind his musical aesthetic—and in particular consider how themes of Celtic spirituality and communion with nature are reflected in his work. Of course, the best way to understand his art is to hear it—and in our conversation today Jeff includes a few of his compositions.Book giveaway: Want to be in a drawing to receive a copy of Ray Simpson's Brendan's Return Voyage: A New American Dream? Leave a voice message telling us why YOU listen to the Earthkeepers podcast. Find the “We want to hear from you” button on the podcast website.Guest: Jeff Johnson - musician Jeff's music - ArkMusic.com Songs played: Watching Swallows Pray; Shall I? ; Columba's prayer Mentions: Tom & Christine Sine - founders of Mustard Seed Associates Phil Keaggy - guitarist Martin Scorsese's film - Gangs of New York Janet Marie Chvatal - vocalist Windham Hill label Brian Dunning - Dublin-based flautist Stephen Lawhead - author Selah services Taize lorica - a type of Celtic prayer David Friesen - jazz musician Brendan - early Irish christian and saint of Ireland The Voice - competitive singing show Jozef Luptak -  cellistLindisfarne - Holy Island Iona - island off of England David Adam - author Messianic Judaism Tanakh - Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament in Christian parlance) Columba - ancient Christian monk and saint 

Admittedly, creating a "life map" or even looking back over your life, can be intimidating and perhaps even scary. In this exercise, Michelle walks you through reflection questions and presents several options to customize this experience of allowing God to speak to you through the mountains, valleys and detours of your life. You can find your "joy spots" along the way! The episode is based on Christine Sine's practice in Chapter 3 of The Gift of Wonder, the basis for our summer series on playful practices in awe and wonder. In addition, Jan Richardson is quoted from her wonderful book, In the Sanctuary of Women. Jan's words will comfort you if you experience regret or questions about the path you took in life. Both books can be found at www.breathandbe.net/affiliate-links This episode features our friend and special guest Kiyomi, who you heard from in Episode #59. She graciously shares her experience with this exercise so you can glean from her creativity in the "life map" process.

Sun. Soil. Water. Perhaps it's close communion with the elements of our earthly lives that gives many gardeners a deeper sense of God.In this episode, author, retreat leader, and gardener Christine Sine offers us dynamic insight into what the simple labor of a gardener has to do with the God who fashioned the first humans from the soil and made a home for them in a garden. Christine discusses God as a gardener, and about digging and watering, planting and pruning in the context of spiritual development. She asks us to consider the rhythm of the seasons in our lives as part of living in God's world.This episode will appeal to those who are seeking new approaches to spiritual practice or deeper understanding and meaning to their work in the garden.

In what ways have you encountered Love this week?Is there anything about this cup (or it's contents) that reminds you of Love?When you think about the story of the Nativity of Jesus, where do you see Love in action?Is saying, "I love you," something you feel comfortable saying? Hearing?  Why or why not?When was the last time you said, "I love you"?  In what ways has the isolation and  separation of the COVID 19 pandemic made  Love  easier/harder to express?What is one small act of Love that you can share today? Thank you to:Jenna Cook-Garcia with Day Made Designs (podcast artwork)Tori McClure (music for the podcast - you can find her on Spotify and itunes)Pod Coach Angela Wade SimpsonPodcast Fairy-Godmother Sue Jolly

In this episode, Phil is joined by Christine Sine, the author of The Gift of Wonder. Jesus invites us to follow him like children, meaning we are invited to play, create, and find joy in the life happening all around us. Christine helps us regain the eyes to see such wonder and shows us how […]

Re-visiting guest, Christine Sine extends our thanksgiving celebration with a grounded focus on the season and posture of gratitude. Jesus says unless we become like children we cannot enter the kingdom. But what are the characteristics of childhood that make us fit for the kingdom? Spiritual practices of play, awe and wonder, love of nature, nostalgia and gratitude all strengthen our spiritual, emotional and physical lives.

Dr. Al chats with trained physician and author of the book, "The Gift of Wonder", Christine Sine. We take a deep dive into how working in a Thai/Cambodian refugee camp during the Pol Pot regime transformed her life, are we taking faith too seriously, the importance of being child-like, the role of wonder and awe….and much more! Connect with Christine Sine: Facebook Twitter Instagram The Gift of Wonder GodSpace Connect with Dr. Al: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Dr-Al.net Donate to the Podcast

Author Christine Sine joins me today, to talk about the divine nature of creativity. We discuss how to find joy in creativity, how the divine intended creativity to be fun, to be an adventure - and how we can explore this in all aspects of life, as well as our art.  Christine shares how her creativity has deepened her spiritual journey and helped her to see a side to the divine which has a sense of fun, mischief, adventure and pure joy - creating for its own sake, for the joy of creating. She also explores how the creative process can be therapeutic, and improve our mental and emotional health. Christine argues as we explore this side of the divine we find it more in ourselves, and this helps our own creativity and connection to the divine, ourselves, and the divine creation we are part of.  Christine has so much wisdom, on creativity, the divine journey and so much more. Her book 'The Gift of Wonder' is available now wherever books are sold.

This podcast episode relates beautifully to the 'Life-Giving Rhythms' map from 'Listen to My Life: Maps for Recognizing and Responding to God in My Story' life-mapping materials by http://www.onelifemaps.com. Even if you have yet to engage in this life-enhancing process, you'll enjoy the possibilities Christine Sine opens to you as she looks at many activities as spiritual practices to help you connect with God, who is always present.I choose to breathe in the wonder of God's eternal love, And dance to the rhythm of eternal breath, Listening to the whispers calling me to slow down and take notice. I choose to absorb the beauty of the divine presence, to delight in the Creator of all things and relish the delight God takes in me. Can you imagine a God who dances with shouts of joy, laughs when you laugh, loves to play, enjoys life, and invites us to join the fun? Like many of us, Christine Sine had spent many years with an image of God who was "a very serious, workaholic type of God." And even when her theology told her this was not true, she struggled to live into this new way of thinking. What she needed was a childlike spirituality. In this book, Christine Sine, online host of the Godspace community, invites us to pay attention to childlike characteristics that have the power to reshape us. Each chapter addresses a childlike characteristic to embrace, including delight, playfulness, imagination, awe and wonder, love of nature, the ability to live in the present, and much more. Fresh spiritual practices that engage all our senses help us live a new spiritual life that embraces the wonder and joy that God intends for us.Christine Aroney-Sine is the founder and facilitator for God Space, an online community that grew out of her passion for creative spirituality, gardening, and sustainability. She and her husband, Tom, are cofounders of Mustard Seed Associates. Christine trained as a physician in Australia, practiced in New Zealand, and developed and directed the healthcare ministry for Mercy Ships. Her books include Rest in the Moment, Return to Our Senses, GodSpace, and Tales of a Seasick Doctor.Please join us for a virtual journey thru 'Listen to My Life' starting September 10, 2019 with Sharon Swing, Sibyl Towner and Joan Kelley. Find out more at: https://onelifemaps.lpages.co/september-2019-listen-to-my-life-virtual-workshop-landing-pageIf you are interested in becoming equipped to facilitate others thru 'Listen to My Life' life mapping materials, you can get more information about our upcoming Facilitator Certification Workshop, November 18-20 in the Chicago Area. You can find more information here: https://onelifemaps.lpages.co/november_2019-facilitator-certification-workshop-landing-pagePlease explore www.onelifemaps.com to download a free introduction booklet to 'Listen to My Life: Maps for Recognizing and Responding to God in My Story,' that contains the artwork we refer to in this episode. You can purchase your 'Listen to My Life' portfolio on that website, too.Sharon Swing and others on our team offer one-on-one coaching or spiritual direction as guidance thru the 'Listen to My Life' experience in addition to virtual coaching groups that happen several times a year.Please join us for a virtual journey thru 'Listen to My Life' starting September 10, 2019 with Sharon Swing, Sibyl Towner and Joan Kelley. Find out more at: https://onelifemaps.lpages.co/september-2019-listen-to-my-life-virtual-workshop-landing-pageAudio Meditations as a Thank You for Your SupportWe're on a mission to help people recognize and respond to God in their story. Will you help? Become a patron of OneLIfe Maps at the $5 a month or more level at http://www.patreon.com/onelifemaps recieve access to recorded audio meditations that are created to assist you in becoming self-aware and God-aware.Sibyl Towner and I (Sharon Swing), co-authored the 'Listen to My Life: Maps for Recognizing and Responding to God in My Story' visual maps, and we produce the oneLifemaps podcast along with our friend and Director of Facilitator Development, Joan Kelley.We are offering you the opportunity to support the continuation of the oneLifemaps podcast and the publishing of 'Listen to My Life' in and weekly audio meditations as a token of our appreciation.If we can serve you, please let us know by emailing us here.EquipmentWe've had some questions about our podcasting equipment. Here is what we use, with links to Amazon included:Recorder https://amzn.to/2WoWgOsMicrophones: https://amzn.to/2SuA27bMicrophone Stands: https://amzn.to/2UcPdnbHeadset: https://amzn.to/2T8loHSMicrophone Wind Screens: https://amzn.to/2T7xlh3Headset Extension Cords: https://amzn.to/2VsuPP0Headset Cable Splitter: https://amzn.to/2tGMoyPThe links in this episode may give us a minuscule amount of affiliate revenue from Amazon, but they won't cost you anything at all. Thanks for the support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is so much suffering in the world at large and even in our own lives, it causes us to question whether or not it's possible to delight in God. How can joy exists in the midst of suffering? And why should we take the time to enjoy God when so many others don't have that luxury? Christine's story speaks to these questions in a very real way because it was in the midst of suffering when she realized just how important delighting in God really is. Check out the full show notes and resources for this episode at dailygrowthdiscipleship.com.

Do you remember waking up as a kid to get ready for school? You probably don't describe those mornings and getting ready for school as something you were excited for. Practices like that aren't typically fun, especially when you've done them over and over again for 12 years. Now think of what it was like waking up on a weekend. The whole world was ahead of you, and you had the freedom to enjoy cartoons, riding your bike with friends, or trips to a friend's house for a weekend-long session on your Super Nintendo. Those things were fun. You couldn't wait to get out of bed to go do those things on a weekend. Spiritual disciplines over time can start to feel like waking up for school on a weekday. But in this chapter, Christine talks about some of the ways spiritual disciplines are meant to restore and transform us. They can be life-giving practices. And God gives us the creative freedom to have fun with them as we work to grow daily to become more like him. Check out the full show notes and resources for this episode at dailygrowthdiscipleship.com.

For those of us who've been in the church a long time, we have a tendency to get complacent with the presence of God. The sermons, the prayers, and the routine becomes too familiar. The “real” problems of our adult lives tend to crowd out the childlike joy and fun we used to experience in life as well as the church. We loose the awe and wonder we once had of who God is. But in this chapter, Christine helps us recapture that sense of childlike awe and wonder, and she shows us that our God wants us to delight in him through childlike play. Check out the full show notes and resources for this episode at dailygrowthdiscipleship.com.

The Westminster Catechism says the primary purpose of humanity is to glorify God and to enjoy him forever. A lot has been said about glorifying God. It's often why we emphasize behaving in certain ways as Christians. We want to glorify God by our behavior, so that we don't dishonor his reputation. But not as much has been said about enjoying God and delighting in him. John Piper modifies the Westminster Catechism slightly and says, “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him.” There's a lot of truth in this. There's a strong connection between God's glory and the sheer delight of enjoying who he is and what he's done. In this chapter, Christine gives us her take on what it means to delight in God. It may feel a little awkward at first, but delighting in God can become a way of life. And it's a way of life that can lead to growth through those everyday moments when we take time to delight in just being with God no matter what we're doing. Check out the full show notes and resources for this episode at dailygrowthdiscipleship.com.

In this episode we talk with a special guest, Christine Sine. Her new book is entitled The Gift of Wonder: Creative Practices For Delighting In God (https://www.amazon.com/Gift-Wonder-Creative-Practices-Delighting/dp/0830846530/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=christine+sine&qid=1561126656&s=gateway&sr=8-1). Can you imagine a God who dances with shouts of joy, laughs when you laugh, loves to play, enjoys life, and invites us to join the fun? Like many of us, Christine Sine had spent many years with an image of God who was "a very serious, workaholic type of God." And even when her theology told her this was not true, she struggled to live into this new way of thinking. What she needed was a childlike spirituality. In this book, Christine Sine, online host of the Godspace community, invites us to pay attention to childlike characteristics that have the power to reshape us. Each chapter addresses a childlike characteristic to embrace, including delight, playfulness, imagination, awe and wonder, love of nature, the ability to live in the present, and much more. Fresh spiritual practices that engage all our senses help us live a new spiritual life that embraces the wonder and joy that God intends for us.

The same God who created us to work also created us to play. However this side of God's creation, and God's nature, is often overlooked. Author and teacher Christine Sine thinks we do well to look to God's playful side to discover deeper joy and liberation in our lives. Her four audio presentations are entitled: Jesus and Children, Modeling Childishness, Discovering Inner Playfulness, and Becoming Playful

Christine Sine is the founder and facilitator for godspacelight.com, which grew out of her passion for creative spirituality, gardening and sustainability. Together with her husband, Tom, she is also co-Founder of Mustard Seed Associates but recently retired to make time available for writing and speaking. She is a contemplative activist, passionate gardener, author, and liturgist. She loves messing with church traditions and inspiring followers of Jesus to develop creative approaches to spirituality that intertwine the sacred through all of life. She facilitates workshops on spirituality and gardening, simplicity and sustainability and how to develop a more spiritual rhythm for our lives. Christine is inspired by Celtic Christian spirituality, which has opened her eyes to the God who is present in every moment, every experience and every place. She is open to learning from everyone and everything around. In a former life Christine trained as a physician in Australia practiced in New Zealand and developed and directed the healthcare ministry for Mercy Ships. She no longer practices medicine but delights in guiding people towards the health and wholeness of God’s new world. Her most recent book is Rest in the Moment. Other books include: Return to Our Senses: Reimagining How We Pray (MSA 2012), To Garden with God (MSA 2010) Light for the Journey (MSA 2010) GodSpace: Time for Peace in the Rhythms of Life (Barclay Press 2006), and Tales of a Seasick Doctor (Zondervan 1996). Christine and Tom also co-authored Living on Purpose: Finding God’s Best for Your Life. (Baker Books 2002).

This is the sixth contemplation in a series of imaginative prayer resources written by and recorded for The Practice community. Imaginative prayer is way of meeting with the Lord by using our imagination to enter a Gospel story. Using our imagination to experience the sights and sounds of the scene helps to bring our whole selves into the presence of Christ. The purpose of this prayer is to meet Jesus face-to-face and grow in intimacy with Him. (The final words to consider were written by Tim Keller, and the concluding prayer is from Return To Our Senses: Reimagining How We Pray by Christine Sine.)

Christine Sine joins us and teach about resting in God’s presence.   What does it mean to rest? What comes to mind when you hear the word rest? What scriptures do you think of? The post Rest & Sabbath appeared first on Austin Mustard Seed.

Tom and Christine Sine are contemplative activists and changemakers who help churches live out a holistic theology of mission. In this Good Seed Sunday message, they call us to listen to the millennials in our midst and partner with business people to develop entrepreneurial solutions to the needs around us.

Christine Sine a contemplative activist, passionate organic gardener, and author who is committed to helping others integrate spiritual practices with everyday life. She is the founder and contributor to Godspace, an online community focused on spirituality, sustainability, hospitality, and community. She cofounded Mustard Seed Associates with her husband, Tom, where she served as Executive Director until recently. A former physician, she previously practiced medicine in Australia, New Zealand, and around the world as the medical director of Mercy Ships. In addition to her Godspace contributions, she has authored numerous books, including Return to Our Senses: Reimagining How We Pray and To Garden With God. In this episode of the RePlacing Church Podcast, she joins me to discuss: The power of contemplative spirituality Why we should value creative practices - making, writing, gardening, etc - and how they can help you connect with God How to understand the difference between restorative practices and transformative practices and how to incorporate both into your lifestyle How we can be unique and diverse yet fit together in community in the body of Christ *Get your free RePlacing Church Resource List, a guide to being and becoming the church in the neighborhood. Are you creating or leading a neighborhood expression of church? Join the Thresholds Cohort: Chilliwack, a six-month learning community to support you with insight, direction, and support for the journey, facilitated by Ben Katt and Christiana Rice. Starts in April! More information available at thresholdscommunity.org/ChilliwackCohort Sign up for the Inhabit Conference (April 28-29, Seattle) today and get the Super Early Bird Special. SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and REVIEW the RePlacing Church Podcast on iTunes, or listen on Stitcher, Google Play, or Podbean. Sign up for RePlacing Church updates at www.replacingchurch.org. Like on Facebook, Follow on Instagram. Episode Song Credits: "Another Wrong to Right" and "You Won't Walk Alone" by Mercir. "Closed" by Zadok Wartes. Used with Permission. Production Assistance by Nate Tubbs.

Christine Sine of Mustard Seed Associates, blogger, author, missionary & gardener joins me today. Christine shares her fascinating journey which took her from Australia all over the world, led her to found Mustard Seed Associates, a Christian charity, create and grow a blog and co-create several books. You'll also hear about how she discovered a deeper spirituality in the routines of every day living, even in the seemingly small discipline of gardening.  Christine talks about the liturgical calendar and how we can use it to help us have a healthier rhythm to life, and precisely what the spiritual rhythms of life are, and how we can build our lives around them. Christine also discusses creativity as a spiritual act, touching on what it means to live an authentic, creative spiritual life in tune with Jesus.  Christine has so much wisdom, experience, insight and enthusiasm, and I know you're really going to be blessed by this conversation. Take a listen! 

Creation is translucent. God is shown through it.

The spark of life is waiting for us to just breathe in the presence of God. What is Spirit? YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S7NxocmBzs A Sacred Space by Christine Sine http://www.theworkofthepeople.com/a-sacred-space Benediction-SETTING OUT ONCE AGAIN http://www.theworkofthepeople.com/setting-out-once-again www.OneDesireChurch.org

Tom Sine is a consultant in futures research and planning for both Christian and secular organizations. Tom also works to help Christian organizations develop a holistic theology of mission. Tom Sine speaks widely at colleges, churches, and missions conferences, and leads creativity seminars for a variety of Christian groups. He is an adjunct professor for Fuller Theological Seminary in Seattle where he teaches a course on Christian Worldview. He holds a Ph.D. in history with a minor in futures study from the University of Washington. His latest book is The New Conspirators: Creating the Future One Mustard Seed At A Time. Other books include Mustard seed vs McWorld: Reinventing Life and Faith for the Future (Baker 1999), Cease Fire: Searching for Sanity in America’s Culture Wars (Eerdmans 1995) and Live It Up! How To Create A Life You Can Love (Herald Press 1993). He also co-authored with his wife, Dr. Christine Sine, Living On Purpose: Finding God’s Best for Your Life, published in January 2002. Tom and Christine are the founders of Mustard Seed Associates, which raises awareness of issues facing Christians and churches in the future and enables people to develop creative responses.

Tom Sine is a consultant in futures research and planning for both Christian and secular organizations. Tom also works to help Christian organizations develop a holistic theology of mission. Tom Sine speaks widely at colleges, churches, and missions conferences, and leads creativity seminars for a variety of Christian groups. He is an adjunct professor for Fuller Theological Seminary in Seattle where he teaches a course on Christian Worldview. He holds a Ph.D. in history with a minor in futures study from the University of Washington. His latest book is The New Conspirators: Creating the Future One Mustard Seed At A Time. Other books include Mustard seed vs McWorld: Reinventing Life and Faith for the Future (Baker 1999), Cease Fire: Searching for Sanity in America’s Culture Wars (Eerdmans 1995) and Live It Up! How To Create A Life You Can Love (Herald Press 1993). He also co-authored with his wife, Dr. Christine Sine, Living On Purpose: Finding God’s Best for Your Life, published in January 2002. Tom and Christine are the founders of Mustard Seed Associates, which raises awareness of issues facing Christians and churches in the future and enables people to develop creative responses.

Tom Sine is a consultant in futures research and planning for both Christian and secular organizations. Tom also works to help Christian organizations develop a holistic theology of mission. Tom Sine speaks widely at colleges, churches, and missions conferences, and leads creativity seminars for a variety of Christian groups. He is an adjunct professor for Fuller Theological Seminary in Seattle where he teaches a course on Christian Worldview. He holds a Ph.D. in history with a minor in futures study from the University of Washington. His latest book is The New Conspirators: Creating the Future One Mustard Seed At A Time. Other books include Mustard seed vs McWorld: Reinventing Life and Faith for the Future (Baker 1999), Cease Fire: Searching for Sanity in America’s Culture Wars (Eerdmans 1995) and Live It Up! How To Create A Life You Can Love (Herald Press 1993). He also co-authored with his wife, Dr. Christine Sine, Living On Purpose: Finding God’s Best for Your Life, published in January 2002. Tom and Christine are the founders of Mustard Seed Associates, which raises awareness of issues facing Christians and churches in the future and enables people to develop creative responses.

"Is There Life After Goshen?: Creating New Challenges" Tom & Christine Sine, guest speakers

1st Segment: JR WOODWARD, editor of "ViralHope: Good news from the Urbs to the Burbs (and everything in between)", published by Ecclesia Press (March 25, 2010) helps people and communities discover and live up to the sacred potential. He is the co-founder of Kairos Los Angeles, a network of churches in L.A. He is also co-founder of the Ecclesia Network and the Solis Foundation. The foreword was written by Scot McKnight and here are the contributors in the order they appear: Len Hjalmarson, JR Rozko, Brad Sargent, John Chandler, Sivin Kit, Brother Maynard, Danny Gutierrez, Dave Kludt, Kurt Fredrickson, Winn Collier, J.R. Briggs, Noel Heikkinen, Dustin James, Jim Pace, Erika Haub, AJ Sherrill, Andrew Perriman, Raffi Shahinian, Benjamin Sternke, Joey Tomassoni, Brian Hopper, David Fitch, Christine Sine, Jonathan Dodson, Jason Clark, Kathy Hanson, Alistair Johnson, Greg Larson, Brian Russell, Sonja Andrews, Jamie Arpin-Ricci, Nathan Colquhoun, Todd Hiestand, Doug Paul, Luis Fernando Batista, Even Hanson, John Santic, Mark Van Steenwyk, Ryan Bell, Joe Racek, Audrey Blumber, Tony Stiff, Maria Drews, Jason Coker, Matt Rogers, Andrew Bleyer, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, Bob Hyatt, Jon Tyson and Christ Backert. (www.jrwoodward.com)

1st Segment: JR WOODWARD, editor of "ViralHope: Good news from the Urbs to the Burbs (and everything in between)", published by Ecclesia Press (March 25, 2010) helps people and communities discover and live up to the sacred potential. He is the co-founder of Kairos Los Angeles, a network of churches in L.A. He is also co-founder of the Ecclesia Network and the Solis Foundation. The foreword was written by Scot McKnight and here are the contributors in the order they appear: Len Hjalmarson, JR Rozko, Brad Sargent, John Chandler, Sivin Kit, Brother Maynard, Danny Gutierrez, Dave Kludt, Kurt Fredrickson, Winn Collier, J.R. Briggs, Noel Heikkinen, Dustin James, Jim Pace, Erika Haub, AJ Sherrill, Andrew Perriman, Raffi Shahinian, Benjamin Sternke, Joey Tomassoni, Brian Hopper, David Fitch, Christine Sine, Jonathan Dodson, Jason Clark, Kathy Hanson, Alistair Johnson, Greg Larson, Brian Russell, Sonja Andrews, Jamie Arpin-Ricci, Nathan Colquhoun, Todd Hiestand, Doug Paul, Luis Fernando Batista, Even Hanson, John Santic, Mark Van Steenwyk, Ryan Bell, Joe Racek, Audrey Blumber, Tony Stiff, Maria Drews, Jason Coker, Matt Rogers, Andrew Bleyer, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, Bob Hyatt, Jon Tyson and Christ Backert. (www.jrwoodward.com)