Podcasts about contemplative

There was a time when I led from chaos, not clarity. I was ambitious, driven, and determined, but underneath the surface, I was messy, reactive, and unhealed. In this episode, I share the truth I used to hide: the mess that made me a contemplative leader. You'll hear how my mistakes, trauma, and conditioning became the very material that shaped my purpose and my message. This is not a story of perfection; it's a story of awakening. Join me as we explore how the rubble of our past becomes the foundation of spiritual leadership. JOIN MY SANCTUARY! Click here to visit The Sanctuary for Contemplative Leaders, a safe and sacred space away from social platforms, where we can anchor our spiritual principles in our leadership practice.

This trialogue continues a series of discussions exploring the latest interdisciplinary research into tantric completion stage practices such as yogas of dream, sleep, and death. Dr Tawni Tidwell is a biocultural anthropologist and doctor of traditional Tibetan medicine. Dr Michael Sheehy is the Director of Research at the Contemplative Sciences Center in the Department of Religious Studies in the University of Virginia. Dr Julian Schott is an Indologist, Tibetologist, and assistant professor at the University of Vienna. In this episode, the panel explore the ethical and methodological challenges of the studying Buddhist tantra; consider the various agendas behind scientific research into meditation, gtummo, and dream yoga; and argue for the centring of human liberation alongside human wellness and profit motives. Dr Sheehy presents his working model for achieving contemplative fluency across a range of meditation styles, suggests that scientific study of meditation can be seen as a type of cultural translation, and considers the use of etic frameworks and methods to study religious and cultural forms. Dr Tidwell argues for the validity of subjective experience, Dr Schott points out the tensions within religious traditions, and the panel consider if neuroscience might one day teach Buddhism something new about itself. … Link in bio. Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 02:11 - Why study tantra with science? 04:01 - Complexity of tantra 05:10 - Skills and transformations 05:50 - Michael's meditation model of “instances and styles“ 08:48 - Multi-modular styles and ngondro 11:17 - Contemplative fluency 13:58 - gTummo and overriding the autonomic nervous system 16:21 - 2 reasons why Vajrayāna is said to be the fast path 17:55 - Why is tantra so complex? 19:37 - Pushing to one's limits is key to tantra 22:29 - 3 classic contemplative approaches in Buddhism 25:27 - Radical transformation and social transgression 27:56 - A tension within the tradition 29:03 - Changing practice along the path 31:04 - Sādhanā is not linear 34:25 - Critical challenges when studying tantra 35:41 - The importance of neurophenomenology 39:44 - Scientific vs traditional explanatory frameworks 43:28 - Relative and the absolute 46:08 - Transmitted blessings 48:07 - Trust in the traditions 50:33 - Moving beyond the traditions with science 52:38 - A second order, cultural translation 54:58 - Paradox of the paradigm 56:26 - Defending the etic perspective 58:06 - Multi-disciplinary teams 59:37 - The fundamental academic principle 01:01:58 - Pros and cons of the etic and emic 01:03:16- Will science improve the Buddhist tradition? 01:04:56 - Neuroplasticity and aging 01:06:50 - Reshaping Buddhism is imperative 01:09:26 - A cultural-religious looping effect 01:13:13 - Dream yoga training with VR 01:18:50 - Secular extraction approaches and making the traditions better 01:21:25 -MBSR and Healthy Minds 01:22:57 - Subjective experience is valid 1:25:16 - Human freedom beyond the social and political 01:31:59 - Admitting the religious aspect 01:34:07 - Prioritising human freedom 01:35:48 - A reflexive process 01:37:09 - Is scientific study for the good? 01:38:30 - Future episode plans Previous panel discussions: - https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=sheehy Previous episodes with Dr Julian Schott: - https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=schott To find our more about the panel, visit: - https://michaelrsheehy.com/ - https://centerhealthyminds.org/about/people/tawni-tidwell - https://stb.univie.ac.at/en/about-us/team/julian-schott/user/schottj85/inum/1083/backpid/198178/ For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - https://www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

This month’s podcast is from a recent performance at an art opening (Don’t Go In There!). It uses parts of my preparation for the show and material from the actual performance, and is as much sound design as music. It could be the perfect ominous ambiance for your halloweenining. (you might want to have a … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 127: don’t go in there →

A 19-minute audio guided meditation on the Ignatian ‘Principle and Foundation,' using Lectio Divina. In his “Spiritual Exercises”, Ignatius invites us to consider who God is, who we are, and how we therefore invited to relate to God and all of the created order. In the Principle and Foundation, with which you are invited to […] The post The Principle and Foundation : Lectio Divina : Teachings of St Ignatius appeared first on Contemplative at Home.

Sermon by Andrew Collins. Are you new? Let us know you were here: liminalventura.org/connectioncard

Scotland have secured, at the very least, a World Cup play-off berth! Joel Sked, Tony Anderson AND Craig Telfer reflect on a fascinating evening at Hampden Park as Scotland defeated Belarus 2-1. For a period they went top of the group but were booed off. They discuss the struggling performances, the feeling around the national team and the reaction to the result from players and Steve Clarke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Contemplative Compassionate Christ.

Hello to you listening in Fremont, California!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.In college I was taught by lay faculty and Benedictine monks.  Today I follow Joan Chittister, an American Benedictine nun, theologian, author, and speaker who is known for being an outspoken advocate of justice, peace and equality focusing on the empowerment of women.In her book, The Monastic Heart - 50 Simple Practices for a Contemplative and Fulfilling Life, Chittister writes, “A spirituality of work is that process by which you finally come to know that your work is God's work, unfinished by God because God meant it to be finished by you.” I say my work is "helping women shape and share their story by discovering: Who am I? What's my why or work? How do I do my work differently?"But the notion of “spirituality of work” puts a different spin on things. Is this truly my work? If so, how is it meant to be finished by me?Story Prompt: What's your work and how will you finish it? Write that story! And tell it out loud!You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Services, arrange a 30-minute no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source. 

What is the difference between "level" and "mode" of consciousness? The devil is in a high state of consciousness. How can we integrate these two aspects of consciousness? Why is it important for us to understand the lenses we create our reality from? Blessings...

October is about the 'how.'There's plenty of resources in the planetary alignments this month: Mars is at home in Scorpio, Jupiter is exalted in Cancer, and Venus will enter her home in Libra halfway through the month.The question isn't about whether we have enough resources. The question is how we navigate our relationship with the resources we're given.How we walk the path is the path itself.We dive into: Foundations for creating true impact without losing your soul.Maintaining integrity as a pathway to receiving Divine assistance.Creating new, updated contracts with ourselves and others – not out of fantasy or rigid expectations, but out of clear, grounded sight.The deeper lessons behind ideological disagreements.I also pulled Hexagram 10 and 59 from the I Ching. I use Brian Browne Walker's translation of the I Ching. If you've enjoyed and benefited from the podcast, I invite you to apply for private mentorship and coaching with me. This is an intensive container, designed to support you in refining your self-leadership skills, moving through important life thresholds with grace, and expanding your capacity for creative expansions.Try the incredible breathwork and meditation app Open for 30 days free using this special link. This podcast is hosted, produced, and edited by Jonathan Koe. Theme music is also composed by me! Connect with me through my newsletter, my Instagram @jonathankoeofficial, and my music. For podcast-related inquiries, email me at healingthespiritpodcast@gmail.com.

In this conversation, Forrest and James engage with Wes and Stephanie Vander Lugt, co-founders of Kinship Plot, an intentional community in Charlotte, North Carolina. They discuss the vision behind Kinship Plot, which focuses on cultivating resonant relationships with each other, the land, and with Spirit. The conversation explores the community's practices, challenges, and the importance of contemplative action and liberatory welcome. The founders share stories of community engagement, the joy of working together, and the deep longing for belonging and rootedness in a fast-paced world. They emphasize the need for personal reflection and the impact of community on individual healing and growth. Finally, Forrest poses questions meant to get us to think about our own needs for belonging, and how we might take action to cultivate or even initiate communities of purpose.Read Wes and Stephanie's post on The Ecological Disciple here.Kinship PlotTakeawaysKinship Plot is a living laboratory for community engagement.The vision was born during COVID, focusing on relationships.Community gatherings often take place in their backyard and gardens.Names of plants and people are portals into deeper stories.Contemplative practices are essential for community life.Liberatory welcome means creating open and inclusive spaces.The journey of establishing Kinship Plot has been challenging yet rewarding.Rootedness in a place fosters a sense of belonging.Small actions can lead to significant community impact.The importance of intergenerational relationships in community building.KeywordsKinship Plot, Circlewood, intentional community, ecological learning, contemplative practices, liberatory welcome, belonging, community engagement, social concern, relationship with natureFind us on our website: Earthkeepers Support the Earthkeepers podcast Check out the Ecological Disciple

Jared Hinton M.A, M.A.T, LCMHC is a psychotherapist in private practice in Asheville, NC. Jared is a husband, father, and a person in long-term recovery. His work focuses on helping individuals and couples heal from patterns of ancestral, familial, and relational trauma. Jared is a graduate of Naropa University's Contemplative and Buddhist Psychology program and a student of the Appalachian Gestalt Institute in Asheville. In this episode, Jared and I discuss the relationship dynamics of codependency, differentiation and autonomy in relationships. They're how people interact emotionally in a relationship, not just fixed traits or parts. Healthy relationships usually balance all three: less codependency, more differentiation and solid autonomy so nobody feels trapped or smothered. Connect with Jared Hinton: Jaredhinton.org Email:jaredhintonpsychotherapy@gmail.com Online Men's Work Program Fall 2025 Jared will be launching a 9-week Men's Work course later this year. The program will examine internalized conditioning around masculinity, question outdated roles and expectations, come to terms with new roles and functions as a man in today's world, and reconnect with parts of self that have been suppressed or forgotten.  The course will explore emotional awareness, male development, archetypes and initiation, honesty, vulnerability, grief and purpose. The aim is to anchor in sense of connection, community, and know-how that can create lasting change and build a consistent path forward through daily rituals and practices. Let's Talk About It! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Relationships! Let's Talk About It - the show to help you forge deeper, more meaningful connections and relationships with those around you. If you enjoyed this week's episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review.  Check out our Guided Audio Practices and Meditations at Relationships! Let's Learn About It. You can check out the original songs I have sung in my podcast at Pripo's Podcast Songs. Don't forget to visit our website and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Share your favorite episodes on social media to help others build better, more meaningful relationships. And if our content has helped you forge deeper connections and more meaningful relationships, be sure to help support the show by visiting our Support the Podcast page! Theme music “These Streets” provided by Adi the Monk Sound Production by Matt Carlson

As a companion to the last part of our Seasons Change series, Nathan has created this short Contemplative Exercise to help you think about what stage you are at in your spiritual journey. This was inspired by "Listening to your life" by Julia Moraunt, 2016.

This month’s podcast draws from three solo performances from summer 2025.* Two are solo guitar performances, with an electronic set sandwiched in between. I’ve been experimenting with incorporating field recordings into my performances, as an additional texture source. I’m especially into hydrophone sounds these days, which are very otherworldly (thanks to David Rothenberg for introducing … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 126 – Summer Summary →

Anna Christine (A. C.) Seiple is a licensed counselor, retreat leader, instructor, and researcher. She loves integrating neuroscience with spirituality, honoring the entirety of our created being. She holds two master's degrees—one in clinical mental health counseling and one in biblical studies—and is currently a postgraduate researcher working on her PhD at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. Her book, The Sacred Art of Slowing Down, is available now wherever books are sold. Key Topics: - The concept behind A.C.'s book, The Sacred Art of Slowing Down - The disconnect we often experience with our bodies and our minds - What Internal Family Systems (parts work) is and how it is used in therapy - How the Christian faith integrates into parts work - A.C.'s approach to blending the ancient truths of the Bible into modern counseling - How anchoring plays a role into our need to slow down - Polyvagal Theory and its role in creating felt safety in the body and brain - Contemplative practices and their role in modern mindfulness practices 
Connect with A. C. on Instagram @a.c.seiple and online at acseiple.com. Join Erin's monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Order Erin's new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/

Why are there Priests? Binding and loosing? Contemplative prayer? Join us for this Mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.

Psychische Widerstandskraft ist wichtiger denn je. Denn das Leben hält gerade einige Härten bereit. Sinja und Boris sprechen in dieser Wiederholungs-Folge darüber, wie wir mit Schwierigkeiten umgehen, uns von ihnen erholen und vielleicht sogar an ihnen wachsen können.Es geht darum, wie wir uns selbst annehmen und uns in schwierigen Zeiten auch selbst zur Seite stehen können. Wie schaffen wir es, auch in widrigen Umständen, das zu erhalten, was wir brauchen? Sinja und Boris bringen Wissenschaft und Praxistipps zusammen, um uns dabei zu unterstützen.Umfrage: Wie gefällt dir Verstehen, fühlen, glücklich sein? Erzähle es uns ⁠hier⁠.Hintergründe und Studien:Kemeny, M. E., Foltz, C., Cavanagh, J. F., Cullen, M., Giese-Davis, J., Jennings, P., ... & Ekman, P. (2012). Contemplative/emotion training reduces negative emotional behavior and promotes prosocial responses. Emotion, 12(2), 338. ⁠Link zur Studie⁠Orosz, G. (2020). Can Mindfulness Help People Implement a Growth Mindset? Two Field Experiments in Hungary. ⁠Link zur Studie⁠Breines, J. G., & Chen, S. (2012). Self-compassion increases self-improvement motivation. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 38(9), 1133-1143. ⁠Link zur Studie⁠

In advance of the upcoming Solar Eclipse in Virgo on September 21st, I'm re-sharing a section of my deep dive on the 2025 astrology with Kelsey Rose Tortorice – specifically the part where we discussed the Lunar Nodes in Pisces-Virgo axis. I hope this serves you! If you're into my and Kelsey's vibes and transmissions, check out the full conversation: Part 1 on this podcast (Outer Planets + Chiron)Part 2 on Kelsey's podcast, The Maia Games (The Lunar Nodes, Saturn, and Jupiter)Here's Kelsey's bio:Kelsey is a post-capitalist astrologer, teacher, human design experiMentor, and community initiator. Ruled by a 7th house Jupiter in Gemini, they are a student-teacher of the maia; seeking to understand and universalize the mechanics of reality within the context of individuality, relationship, cosmos, and consciousness as a whole. Kelsey's frequency facilitates upheaval; disrupting homogenized programming and re-orienting people to their differentiated truth and separateness as a means to arriving to connection & inherent wholeness. With reverence for differentiation and a knack for universalization, they embrace the simultaneous uniqueness and sameness of each human experience. Their work incorporates various modalities, frameworks, and spiritual teachings in honoring and navigating this apparent contradiction.Kelsey accompanies others on their journeys towards remembering what they Know, and invites deeper levels of autonomy, authenticity, faith, freedom, and surrender along the way.Kelsey's Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kelseyrosetortWebsite: https://www.kelseyrosetort.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/kelseyrosetort/Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/themaiagames/ If you've enjoyed and benefited from the podcast, I invite you to apply for private mentorship and coaching with me. This is an intensive container, designed to support you in refining your self-leadership skills, moving through important life thresholds with grace, and expanding your capacity for creative expansions.Try the incredible breathwork and meditation app Open for 30 days free using this special link. This podcast is hosted, produced, and edited by Jonathan Koe. Theme music is also composed by me! Connect with me through my newsletter, my Instagram @jonathankoeofficial, and my music. For podcast-related inquiries, email me at healingthespiritpodcast@gmail.com.

Contemplative spirituality is one of the most widespread yet misunderstood movements influencing the church today. From centering prayer to mystical silence, these practices sound biblical but are rooted in mysticism, not Scripture. In this episode of Anchored in the Word, Dave Jenkins explains what contemplative spirituality is, why Christians must avoid it, and how to stay anchored in God's Word.

Contemplative Spirituality and Why Christians Must Avoid ItShow: Anchored in the Word · Host: Dave Jenkins ·Date: September 18, 2025 · Length: ~12 minutesKey Texts: Psalm 1:2; Joshua 1:8; Matthew 6:7Contrasting mystical practices with the clarity of God's Word.Contemplative spirituality often uses biblical-sounding words like “silence” and “meditation,”but its methods are rooted in mysticism—not Scripture. In this episode, Dave explains what it is,why Christians must avoid it, and how to stay anchored in God's Word.ListenWatch ResourcesAnchored in the Word on Servants of Grace and on YouTubeThe Word Matters (Book by Dave Jenkins)

In this episode, we explore the gifts of neurodivergence within the contemplative life.Join us as we discover how ways of being such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia open fresh pathways to the Divine.Check out some resources for neurodivergence mentioned on The Contemplative Life blog.AUDIBLE LEARNERSKindleKindle has the ability to read books to you.  This has been a game changer for those who find reading cumbersome but desire to read books or have a screen free wind down option at bed, since you are listening rather than scrolling. An audible account is also a great resource for sharing books among family members or having your own library available to you.  You have opportunities to collect points and also have many free options.Blocking soundMany learning styles and personalities find benefits from noise canceling headphones that help you lock in.   Over the ear options are great if you want to make it obvious that you are not interested in conversation or engaging at the moment.  Having some affordable in ear options can also be great to keep in backpacks, next to work out clothes, or other places.  For those who tend to lose items, these allow you to track them.  TACTILE INPUTThese nice plush blankets, as well as weighted blankets, are perfect for cozy hygge type evenings.Along with that, long hot showers are a favorite way to unwind and release all the experiences from the day.  Having a good shower head makes the difference as well as my favorite Eucalyptus scrub.We are also beginning to explore rings that we can twirl as we engage on Zoom meetings or in situations when we need to release energy.Our kids like weighted stuffed animals at bedtime.  There's many cute ones to choose from to switch it up.We are new to the world of handheld spiky textures as a way to wake up parts of the brain when we feel a bit of a slump.Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support.

This week, we share a “Space for God” devotional offered by Anglican Priest Rev. Abigail Whitehouse. Abigail guides us through a prayerful time of embracing our places of tenderness as a path to deeper encounters with our God who wept. Those who sow in tears will reap in joy, and we hope this encounter with God will be a blessing to you!View Our Complete Archive of “Space for God” Prayer PracticesLearn More About Spiritual Direction through Coracleinthecoracle.org  |  @inthecoracleSupport the show

Contemplative Worship for 09.14.25

We engaged with the writings of French priest and paleontologist Pierre Teihard de Chardin who once said that to plunge into matter is to plunge into God. In honoring the Season of Creation we meditated on a chosen leaf, flower, shell or strawberry and then finished with a Lectio Divina on some of Teihard's writings on trusting Gods slow work in our lives. Ambient background music is by https://karlverkade.bandcamp.com/

Contemplative Worship for 09.07.25

We're back in the thick of the spiral.September is the Ocean of Life greeting the newly emerged with a little jolt of surprise. Turns out being a butterfly doesn't mean you're problem-free. You just have new, upgraded problems. The energy of September is giving spiritual, philosophical, ephemeral, and a little all over the place.We dive into:The mechanics of real progress.How to not confuse lack of clarity with botching the process.Healing as a spiral, not a straight line.What to do when codependent patterns stops being fun.Accepting support from the unseen and the non-human realms.Eclipse season brings intensity, but also unexpected nourishment – especially when you remember to stop hanging on so tight.I read from Vincent Deary's How We Are.I also mentioned this episode: 166. Venus in Virgo: Love in Process If you've enjoyed and benefited from the podcast, I invite you to apply for private mentorship and coaching with me. This is an intensive container, designed to support you in refining your self-leadership skills, moving through important life thresholds with grace, and expanding your capacity for creative expansions.Try the incredible breathwork and meditation app Open for 30 days free using this special link. This podcast is hosted, produced, and edited by Jonathan Koe. Theme music is also composed by me! Connect with me through my newsletter, my Instagram @jonathankoeofficial, and my music. For podcast-related inquiries, email me at healingthespiritpodcast@gmail.com.

Sermon by Gini Downing. Are you new? Let us know you were here: liminalventura.org/connectioncard

Contemplative Worship for 08.31.25

This month’s podcast features the electronic tonalities of Modular Moose. My friend the Moose was in the area for the summer doing an internship, so we had the opportunity to record, play some shows and see some music. This podcast explores some rich drone textures and gets v e r y s p a c … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 125: with Modular Moose →

As we wrap up Season One, I'm reflecting on the journey that brought me to The Universal Leader and the Contemplative Leadership Style. In this finale, I share how rediscovering my divine assignment reshaped the way I lead, why sacred responsibility matters more than ever, and what it means to embody stillness and presence in leadership. This is both a closing chapter and the beginning of something new. Stay close by joining my weekly newsletter and be the first to know what I'm up to and when I'll return for Season Two. JOIN MY NEWSLETTER! Click here so we can stay connected.

Contemplative Worship for 08.24.25

Send us a textDorcas Cheng-Tozun joins us to discuss her new Bible study, "Mental Health: Experiencing God's Care for Our Mind, Body, and Spirit," and shares her personal journey through burnout, depression, and healing. We explore how faith communities can better respond to mental health needs with compassion rather than judgment, while discovering how scripture reveals God's deep understanding of our struggles.• Made for Pax creates resources for millennials and Gen Z that incorporate art, justice, and contemplative practices• The harmful myth that "faith is all I need" equates mental health struggles with spiritual failure• Jesus himself experienced trauma throughout his life, giving him a profound understanding of our suffering• Caring for our mental health is a sacred practice that increases our capacity to care for others• Beauty and brokenness coexist in our stories, making space for both healing and struggle• Contemplative practices like loving-kindness meditation can ground us in challenging timesFind "Mental Health: A Six-Week Interactive Bible Study" by Dorcas Chang-Tozin, published by IVY Press, available soon wherever books are sold.Learn more about Made for Pax Support the showBegin Your Heartlifter's Journey: Visit and subscribe to Heartlift Central on Substack. This is our new online coaching center and meeting place for Heartlifters worldwide. Download the "Overcoming Hurtful Words" Study Guide PDF: BECOMING EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY Meet me on Instagram: @janellrardon Leave a review and rate the podcast: WRITE A REVIEW Learn more about my books and work: Janell Rardon Make a tax-deductible donation through Heartlift International

In this sermon, Pastor Devin discusses the essential practice of prayer in the Christian life. He explores Luke 11:1-13, where Jesus teaches His disciples how to pray. The pastor emphasizes that prayer is not merely a routine or habit but a vital means of communion with God that requires the right heart posture. He outlines three key aspects of prayer: the pattern of prayer (adoration, submission/dependence, confession/forgiveness, and supplication), the persistence of prayer (approaching God with shameless boldness), and the promise of prayer (continuing to ask, seek, and knock). Pastor Devin vulnerably shares his own struggle with unanswered prayer regarding having a child, while affirming God's sovereignty. He introduces the concept of contemplative prayer—maintaining constant communion with God throughout daily activities—and encourages believers to pray both individually and in community with other Christians.Prayer is not just a routine but an essential practice that keeps us in community with God, requiring the right heart posture.Jesus taught a pattern for prayer: adoration, submission/dependence, confession/forgiveness, and supplication—a process that aligns our hearts with God's.We should approach God with persistent, shameless boldness in prayer, knowing He is more willing to respond than even a reluctant friend.Contemplative prayer allows us to maintain constant communion with God throughout our daily activities, not just during designated prayer times.When prayers seem unanswered, we must remember God's sovereignty and continue asking, seeking, and knocking while supporting one another in community.Support the show

View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and best-selling author known for distilling complex neuroscience and psychology into practical strategies for behavior change, performance, and decision-making. In this episode, Charles explores the neuroscience behind habit formation, including how cue-routine-reward loops drive nearly half of our daily actions and why positive reinforcement is far more effective than punishment. He explains how institutions like the military and Alcoholics Anonymous engineer environments to change behavior at scale, as well as discussing the limits of willpower and how to preserve it by shaping context. The conversation also covers the real timeline of habit formation, how to teach better habits to kids, the role of failure and self-compassion in lasting change, and the power of social accountability. Charles further discusses how cognitive routines enhance productivity and creativity, how to gamify long-term goals through immediate rewards, why identity and purpose are often the strongest forces behind sustainable behavior change, and the potential of AI to power habit change. We discuss: How Charles's background in journalism and personal experiences led to his interest in habit formation [3:15]; The science behind reinforcement: why positive rewards outperform punishment in habit formation [10:15]; How the military uses habit science to train soldiers using cues, routines, and rewards [17:15]; Methods for creating good habits and eliminating bad ones: environmental control, small wins, rewards-based motivation, and more [24:00]; How parents can teach kids to build habits and strengthen willpower [32:15]; How adults experience changes in motivation and cue effectiveness over time, and why willpower must be managed like a finite resource [34:30]; Keys to successful habit change: planning for relapse, learning from failure, and leveraging social support [38:00]; Advice for parents: praise effort, model habits, and normalize failure [47:45]; The time required for making or breaking a habit [50:45]; The different strategies for creating new habits vs. changing existing ones, and the crucial role of cues and reward timing [55:15]; How to create habits around long-term goals when the rewards are delayed (like saving money) [1:01:45]; How to stick with good habits that offer no immediate reward: designing reinforcements and identity-based motivation [1:11:15]; The potential for AI to provide social reinforcement [1:16:45]; Mental habits: how thought patterns and contemplative routines shape deep thinking, innovation, and high-stakes performance [1:23:30]; How cognitive routines boost productivity and habit formation but may stifle creativity [1:35:15]; Contemplative routines: using stillness to unlock deeper productivity and creativity [1:40:45]; How habits reduce decision fatigue and enable deep, high-quality productivity [1:44:15]; New research that reveals the power of environment and social feedback in habit formation [1:49:45]; How AI may transform work, identity, and our sense of purpose [1:53:45]; The potential of AI-powered habit change, and the essential—but often lacking—element of motivation [2:02:30]; and More. Connect With Peter on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube

Send us a text Alejandro Rodriguez joins us today to talk about discovering contemplative paths in the midst of a corporate lifestyle.  We explore both the healthy and shadow sides of ambition and accomplishment. Learn more about Alejandro's current work at yesandsc.comSupport the show

This month, there's tons of energy to move towards what you want. Caveat: Moving towards what you want may isn't moving towards what you think you want.You'll have more fun when you're not trying to turn it into what it's not. We dive into:How to go after what you wantHow to deal with sticky timelinesAccepting rest as part of the system upgradeLetting external validation lose its juice.The astrology also brings lots of wild, fun stuff. Fruits ripening, flowers blossoming, and leaks asking to be fixed.Yum!   If you've enjoyed and benefited from the podcast, I invite you to apply for private mentorship and coaching with me. This is an intensive container, designed to support you in refining your self-leadership skills, moving through important life thresholds with grace, and expanding your capacity for creative expansions.Try the incredible breathwork and meditation app Open for 30 days free using this special link. This podcast is hosted, produced, and edited by Jonathan Koe. Theme music is also composed by me! Connect with me through my newsletter, my Instagram @jonathankoeofficial, and my music. For podcast-related inquiries, email me at healingthespiritpodcast@gmail.com.

In the final episode of this season, Thomas speaks to the role of sincerity in prayer life. Many of us have a tendency to think we've got to do it all—that if we're going to grow spiritually, we've got to do it by the sweat of our brow. But in a world of Grace, a little sincerity goes a very long way indeed. 7-day meditation retreat (September 30th - October 7th) 3-day meditation retreat (December 11th-13th)  

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This episode features Austin, Gary, Trish, and West from the L/L Research team to discuss the recent Law of Contemplative Retreat they hosted. We discuss how this retreat went, some takeaways, and some meditation practice guidance.Website Links from the Episode:L/L Research website: https://www.llresearch.org/Temple Of The Open Heart (TOTOH): https://www.totoh.org/Insight Timer Meditation App: https://insighttimer.comhttps://www.lawofonespiritualconcepts.com/

In this episode, I'm inviting you into a conversation that may challenge what you've been taught about leadership. I share my journey from leading through ego and fear to leading through sacred responsibility and why I believe you cannot serve the 'we' without first honoring the 'I'. This isn't about selfishness. It's about self-awareness. It's about reconnecting to your divine assignment so you can lead others with clarity, compassion, and purpose. BEFORE YOU GO! I created a sacred sanctuary for leaders ready to awaken their divine calling, embody soulful leadership, and ignite transformational impact. I want to invite you to learn more here: The Universal Leader™

This is a continuation of last week's episode about committing more fully to life's challenging moments. Thomas explores the sacred, transformative element of suffering that we can turn to in times of agony and distress. The more willingness we cultivate to remain present through life's trials, the more we find Christ's Love invincibly present in us and through us as a catalyzing force making all things holy.   7-day meditation retreat (September 30th - October 7th) 3-day meditation retreat (December 11th-13th)  

In a world moving at hyperspeed, it's difficult enough to find a moment to touch into genuine stillness. But even if we do manage to center ourselves in prayer and meditation, how do we remain still and centered throughout the full catastrophe of each day's events? Thomas shares a practice in this episode that will help you “train to remain” in stillness, to abide in a deep reservoir of Silence. 7-day meditation retreat (September 30th - October 7th) 3-day meditation retreat (December 11th-13th)  

What is the essence of Cancer?How might ferocious protection intersect with tender care in the cardinal waters?What does it mean to wait a lunar cycle?In this episode, I invited esoteric scientist and poet Kodie Smiley to explore the archetype of Cancer, her rising sign. We discussed themes of protection, nurturing, and provocation through the lens of Cancer, filtered through Kodie's deep knowledge and experience of Human Design and The Gene Keys. We also shared the experience of grappling with our rising signs and waiting through a lunar cycle as a metaphor for coming into terms with our spiritual contracts in this lifetime.Here's Kodie's bio: "Hi, I am Kodie, a 6/3 Reflector born on the LAX of Dominion 2 (64/63 45/26). I am Virgo Sun, Cancer Rising, Aquarius Moon. I am a mother, a poet, a philosopher, a lover, a dreamer, a way finder, an innovative thinker. I am not here to conform, but to question new worlds into reality.I share from the language of Human Design. This system, to me, is not one of science but of deep self initiation into our most primordial, sovereign embodiment. Our bodygraph is the blueprint of the highly intelligent life force that we came to this world to remember.My work reveals the covert universal energetic connections that intricately weave through our existence and bind us to one another, illuminating the fascinating relationships we share with the cosmos."LINKS:The Observatory, Kodie's membership space: https://www.entertheobservatory.com/the-observatory-membershipThe Observatory Substack: https://observationsentangled.substack.com/The Observatory Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-observatory-podcast/id1763512306Kodie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kodie.smiley/ If you've enjoyed and benefited from the podcast, I invite you to apply for private mentorship and coaching with me. This is an intensive container, designed to support you in refining your self-leadership skills, moving through important life thresholds with grace, and expanding your capacity for creative expansions.Try the incredible breathwork and meditation app Open for 30 days free using this special link. This podcast is hosted, produced, and edited by Jonathan Koe. Theme music is also composed by me! Connect with me through my newsletter, my Instagram @jonathankoeofficial, and my music. For podcast-related inquiries, email me at healingthespiritpodcast@gmail.com.

A 23-minute audio guided meditation with Exodus 3:1-15, using Lectio Divina. Contemplative at Home offers guided meditative prayer – space to slow down and listen to the truth that is being born out of God's love for you today – drawing on Ignatian spirituality and at times, Lectio Divina. Sign up for Lissy's newsletter “The Contemplative Window” […] The post I Must Turn Aside: Lectio Divina: Exodus 3 – The Burning Bush appeared first on Contemplative at Home.

It is easy to assume that we know ourselves. After all, who could be more familiar with me than, well, me? But contemplation teaches us that there are many layers to the self, some superficial, but others so hidden from us that only God can know us at these extraordinary depths. Enter an exploration in this episode with guidance from St. Augustine and the wisdom teachings of Jesus to discover your True Self. 7-day meditation retreat (September 30th - October 7th) 3-day meditation retreat (December 11th-13th)  

Contemplative prayer. Centering. Silence and stillness. These words sound peaceful—even spiritual—but are they biblical? In this eye-opening episode, Shanda sits down with Marcia Montenegro, a former New Ager turned Christian apologist, to unpack the growing trend of contemplative prayer in the church. Together, they examine: What contemplative prayer is—and how it differs from biblical prayer Why terms like “centering,” “silence,” and “stillness” aren't always as innocent as they sound How contemplative practices blur the lines between Christianity and Eastern mysticism Why these ideas are especially popular in women's ministries and spiritual formation groups What to do when a practice “feels spiritual” but doesn't align with Scripture Whether you've encountered these teachings or are just beginning to notice them, this episode will equip you to stand firm in biblical truth. Marica's Website: CANA Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulbright.com Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop  

One of our first tasks as a human being—from the moment we're born—is to form a healthy sense of self. Without it, we can't navigate the world, form relationships, and move choicefully towards the things we want. At a certain point, though, our sense of self starts to get in the way. We start to mistake our possessions, even our ideas, for who we really are. Jesus, master teacher, saw this pitfall in our humanity and instructed us to turn away from these attachments, to accept the cross as he did. Contemplative prayer can show us the way. 7-day meditation retreat (September 30th - October 7th) 3-day meditation retreat (December 11th-13th)  

There is prayer, and then there is prayer. When you pray, do you ever get the sense that you're not really praying? That nothing much is happening? Through the teachings of John Climacus, a 7th century spiritual teacher, and through personal story, Thomas speaks to the importance of attention in our prayer life. Ultimately, our quality of attention and quality of prayer turn out to be one and the same offering.   Upcoming, in-person offerings with Thomas: 7-day meditation retreat (September 30th - October 7th) 9-month deep dive in the contemplative life (still accepting applications)  

What would it be like if, at will, we could “silence the mind and be aware at the core of our being.” Sufi Master, Kabir Helminski writes that from these depths we receive “help from the Source of Life.” As we learn to join ourselves with this Source—some would call it God—we find that it contains all the qualities of Spirit in potential, waiting to express through our unique vessel. Upcoming, in-person offerings with Thomas: 7-day meditation retreat (September 30th - October 7th) 9-month deep dive in the contemplative life (still accepting applications)