Podcasts about contemplative

Send us Fan MailEpisode 323 Speaker James Finley Topic: Spiritual Guidance in the Contemplative Tradition Part 4 Unless you change and become like a little child........Enjoy  Archie and Cathy

In episode 262 of Theology In Particular, Pastor Joe Anady speaks with Dr. Daniel Scheider and Dr. Ryan Davidson about the importance of contemplation in the life of a pastor.    Contact: For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org. For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.    Links: A copy of Dr. Davidson's book can be purchased at Broken Wharfe.    Announcements:  For more information on the Southern California Reformed Baptist Pastors' Conference, please go to scrbpc.org.    

A 22-minute audio guided meditation in Mark's Gospel, in the contemplative Christian tradition. Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.' Mark 1:14-15 We pray with this very short section of text today, because I was struck by the dramatic tension between John’s arrest and Jesus launching forward into his proclamation of the good news, the good tidings! That the kingdom of God is at hand. It is a tiny foreshadowing of the Paschal mystery, that new life follows all our deaths, unfathomable as that may be. I wonder what this co-mingling of treachery and hope have to say to you today? What signs that the Kingdom of God is at hand are apparent to you, as you pause to attend the Spirit today? Blessings 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” to find out about monthly mini retreats on Zoom or in person, and Retreats in Daily Life. You can support the show by sharing it with a friend, rating it on your preferred podcast platform, making a one-off donation or becoming a member. Thank you so much! Meditation and shownotes written and spoken by Lissy Clarke, music by Pete Hatch, editing by Kristy B Lust. Photo by Lissy, Capurnum, 2016. We send our audio through Auphonic which uses AI software to mix the levels. We are otherwise AI-free.  The post Jesus came to Galilee: Imaginative Contemplation: Mark 1:14-15 appeared first on Contemplative at Home.

This month’s podcast features two live electronic performances recorded in very different settings.It begins outdoors on a beautiful afternoon at the Warwick Drive-In, where I performed before the Hudson Valley Film Festival. There was a quite active environment, which i think is reflected in my performance, though I did try to keep it mellow. The … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 138: From the Drive-In to the Mill →

Send us Fan MailEpisode 322Speaker James FinleyTopic: Spiritual Guidance in the Contemplative Tradition Part 3 After taking me to the inner lands ofHard Work,  then Silence  then Suffering  and the end of selfishness The angel from God  came back and spoke   “ Now Phillip are you ready for another land, are you ready      to be taken into the inner most heart of God”.       And that was the day he took me to the land of……….Laughter.     Saith Philip Neri. (1515–1595)Enjoy Archie and Cathy

A 23-minute audio guided meditation in Mark's Gospel, in the contemplative Christian tradition. Baptism, Spirit, Dove, “Beloved”, Wilderness, Angels. Mark is sparse with his story telling – the pointed highlights only, sharp and quick fire. But it’s all here: Spiritual awakening, the voice and presence of God, the immediate expulsion to the wilderness, the angels in the wilds. May these familiar words fall on you afresh, may one word touch your story in a new way for this season. May you meet the Beloved yourself. Blessings as you pray. 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” to find out about monthly mini retreats on Zoom or in person, and Retreats in Daily Life. You can support the show by sharing it with a friend, rating it on your preferred podcast platform, making a one-off donation or becoming a member. Thank you so much! Meditation and shownotes written and spoken by Lissy Clarke, music by Pete Hatch, editing by Kristy B Lust. Art: Briton Rivière, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. We send our audio through Auphonic which uses AI software to mix the levels. We are otherwise AI-free.  The post The Spirit : Lectio Divina : Mark 1:9-13 appeared first on Contemplative at Home.

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Life can get so busy and noisy that we rarely slow down long enough to simply enjoy being with God. This week, discover how drawing near through stillness, prayer, and listening can help you experience the love of God more deeply and the joy of simply being in God's presence.  

Send us Fan MailEpisode 321Speaker James FinleyTopic:  Spiritual Guidance in the Contemplative Tradition Part 2.Father, May they be in you.   AmenArchie and Cathy 

A 22-minute audio guided meditation in Mark's Gospel, in the contemplative Christian tradition. The beginning of the good news…. As it was written in the prophet Isaiah, “See! I am sending my messenger ahead of you… the voice of one crying in the wilderness: “Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight” (From Mark 1:1-4) We prayed with Mark 1:1-8 last week, but I wanted to come back to these opening verses, to linger longer, to give you space to dive deeper and allow them to open more fully in you. What would it mean in your inner being to prepare the way of the Lord, to make the path straight? What is blocking or tangling your freedom of spirit just now? What is demanding your best? The beginning of the good news of the LORD has to do with clearing space, making room, releasing the things that no longer serve the Living Spirit. How might you invite the Lord afresh? I invite you to breathe through this text, to listen for the thread of the Holy Spirit, to notice the word or phrase that transports you into a new seeing, hearing or tasting. 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” to find out about monthly mini retreats on Zoom or in person, and Retreats in Daily Life. You can support the show by sharing it with a friend, rating it on your preferred podcast platform, making a one-off donation or becoming a member. Thank you so much! Meditation and shownotes written and spoken by Lissy Clarke, music by Pete Hatch, editing by Kristy B Lust. Photo by Jurre Houtkamp on Unsplash. We send our audio through Auphonic which uses AI software to mix the levels. Our production is otherwise AI-free.  The post Prepare the Way : Lectio Divina : Mark 1:1-4 appeared first on Contemplative at Home.

Saul Williams is many things. A poet, a musician, an actor, and a writer, embodying multiple forms of art in his existence. He's the preacher in the Oscar-winning 2025 film, Sinners. He's the conceiver of several books, including his latest title, Songs My Mother Taught Me: Why the Artist Must Take Sides. And now, after seven long years, Williams is back with a new album called Leap Year, in which he uses his voice in more ways than one. He sings and speaks his contemplative words, often relying on his vocal samples to enrich the production. But in our studio, his solo performance is thoughtful yet subdued, putting his lyricism front and center. Hear those words, and a few others, as Williams shares his inner world with host, John Schaefer. - Sırma MunyarSetlist: 1.Friends That I Ain't Met Yet 2.Vengeful Spirit 3.Robot Slave(Photo of Saul Williams by Sam Lee) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailEpisode 320Speaker James FinleyTopic : Spiritual Guidance in the Contemplative Tradition. Part 1.John 17:21–26 is one of the most remarkable passages in the New Testament because Jesus' final prayer before his arrest is not primarily about the Church becoming successful, powerful, or even doctrinal uniform.                                          It is a prayer that humanity may rediscover the unity that already exists in God.Humanity is created in the imago Dei, the image of God, our deepest identity is not competition, domination or fear. Our deepest identity is relational.We come from love, live within love, and are invited to become love.That makes Jesus' prayer in John 17 much bigger than a prayer for Christian unity.It becomes a prayer for the healing and restoration of the human family.We gradually discover that the life in God is not something we must achieve in order to keep God happy ;  it is something we are invited to receive and allow to grow within us so that Gods Human family can find happiness, and taste our deepest desire today. Every Blessing to you and yours Archie and Cathy 

An 18-minute audio guided meditation in Mark's Gospel, drawing on the contemplative Christian tradition. John the Baptiser appears in the wilderness with clarity of mind and heart and speech. He offers those who come the “baptism of metanoia”. Metanoia comes from two greek words: ‘meta’ which means after or beyond and ‘noein’ which means perception or way of thinking. There is an invitation to step into a whole new understanding of yourself, the Spirit, and your role in the world. We can think of it as ‘life change’. It is often translated as ‘repentance’. In this meditation we also hear the following words: “It helps, now and then, to step back and take a long view. The kingdom is not only beyond our efforts, it is even beyond our vision. We accomplish in our lifetime only a tiny fraction of the magnificent enterprise that is God’s work. Nothing we do is complete, which is a way of saying that the kingdom always lies beyond us. We are workers, not master builders; ministers not messiahs. We cannot do everything, and there is a sense of liberation in realising that. This enables us to do something, and to do it very well. Amen” for Oscar Romero by Cardinal John Dearden, quoted from The Ignatian Adventure by Kevin O’Brien SJ, pg 128 Just for these few minutes, I invite you to leave your dogma, your creed, your thoughts, and your rational mind aside, and become present to your deeper self, your true self or essential self. I invite you to a way of unknowing, a place of deep being.  Blessings as you pray. 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” to find out about monthly mini retreats on Zoom or in person, and Retreat in Daily Life. You can support the show by sharing it with a friend, rating it on your preferred podcast platform, making a one-off donation or becoming a member. Thank you so much! Meditation and shownotes by Lissy Clarke, music by Pete Hatch, editing by Kristy B Lust. Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash.  Audio is mixed by Auphonic using AI software. We are otherwise AI-free.  The post A Baptism for Metanoia : Lectio Divina : Mark 1:1-8 appeared first on Contemplative at Home.

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Here’s another different one! This month’s podcast is a trio collabo recorded at Tony Cenicola’s studio. It features Tony playing pedal steel, percussives and electronics, and David Mason playing drums. I’m playing baritone guitar, and making synth sounds with softpop. We explore some weird terrain, and it gets a bit raucous at times, but its … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 137: trio at Tony's →

In this episode of the sermon podcast from Oceanside Sanctuary, Pastor Jason Coker continues the series “After God's Own Heart,” exploring the life of David and asking what it really means for someone to be called a person “after God's own heart.” The sermon centers on Psalm 131 and the story of David sparing King Saul when he had the opportunity to kill him. Rather than taking Saul's life and claiming the throne he had been promised, David chooses mercy. The question is: How did David learn to resist his immediate desires and choose a different path? Psalm 131 offers a glimpse into David's inner life. David describes learning to calm and quiet his soul “like a weaned child with its mother.” Pastor Jason explores this powerful image as a picture of learning that we don't have to receive everything we want immediately in order to be okay. The sermon explores the relationship between desire, ambition, self-awareness, emotional maturity, and spiritual formation. Through the imagery of the child, the mother, and the poet, David is able to observe his own desires from a distance. That distance gives him the ability to recognize, understand, and manage those desires rather than being controlled by them. Jason then considers the role of contemplative practices—poetry, music, storytelling, gardening, building, painting, and other creative practices—as ways of creating space to better understand ourselves and our relationship with God. These practices, he suggests, can all become forms of prayer. Ultimately, this sermon challenges us to consider that prayer isn't simply asking God for what we want. Prayer can also be the practice of creating space to understand who we are, who God is, and how we can become people who exercise power and influence responsibly. Scripture: Psalm 131; 1 Samuel 24Series: After God's Own HeartSpeaker: Jason CokerChurch: Oceanside Sanctuary Reflection Questions: What desires tend to control you? How can you create enough distance from your desires to observe them rather than immediately act on them? What contemplative or creative practices help you understand yourself and God? Where might God be teaching you that you can experience discomfort and still be okay? Chapters (00:00:00) - Collective Table(00:01:09) - David Was a Man After God's Own Heart(00:02:44) - Psalm 131(00:04:39) - Grandkids and the TV(00:12:47) - David's Desires in Psalm 131(00:22:04) - Grandchildren and the Weaning Baby(00:25:55) - How God Works: The Trinity(00:27:29) - Creative Practices to Create Imaginal Distance

In this episode, Scott Cairns talks about certainty and mystery and getting glimpses of the unknowable God. Scott has spent forty years wrestling with, investigating, navigating words to help make meaning in our lives. In this conversation, we talk about words as things rather than labels, about reading a text the way the rabbis did - layer on layer, meaning that never closes - about prayer as communion rather than petition, and about what a culture loses as it stops reading. Underneath it all is a God who is endless, which means the knowing is never fully attained, but it's a beautiful pursuit.Librettist, essayist, translator, and author of multiple poetry collections, Scott Cairns is Curators' Distinguished Professor of English Emeritus at University of Missouri. His poems and essays have appeared in Poetry, Image, Paris Review, The Atlantic Monthly, The New Republic, and many other venues, and both have been anthologized in multiple editions of Best American Spiritual Writing. He has blogged for the Religion Section of The Huffington Post. His recent poetry books include the recently released Against Certainty (2026), Correspondence with My Greeks (2024), Lacunae (2023), Anaphora (2019), Slow Pilgrim: The Collected Poems (2015), and Idiot Psalms (2014). His spiritual memoir, Short Trip to the Edge, first appeared from HarperSanFrancisco in 2006, and has been translated into Greek and Romania. His Endless Life (translations and adaptations of Christian mystics, appeared in 2014, and his book-length essay, The End of Suffering: Finding Purpose in Pain, was first published in 2009, and has also been translated into Greek. He wrote the libretti for two oratoria, The Martyrdom of Saint Polycarp and A Melancholy Beauty. He received a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2006, and the Denise Levertov Award in 2014. His current projects include Descent to the Heart, verse adaptations of selections from the homilies of Saint Isaak the Syrian, and a new poetry collection, Ways of Not Knowing.Scott's Book:Against CertaintyScott's Recommendations:LaurasA History of the IslandConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeSupport the podcast and the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Support the show

Why are there Priests? Binding and loosing? Contemplative prayer? Join us for this Mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio. (Originally aired on 9/22/25)

This show has it all. Contemplative comics. Silly comics. Scary comics. And dare we even say... sexy comics?? Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:21:50 Pick of the Week:00:02:51 - Concrete: Stars Over Sand #2 Comics:00:14:30 - Doomquest #300:24:42 - Batman / Superman: World's Finest 2026 Annual #100:31:47 - Predator vs. Planet of the Apes #100:38:54 - The Horror of Godzilla #100:48:42- The Mortal Thor #13 Patron Pick:00:53:06 - Savage Dragon #281 Patron Thanks:01:02:04 - Harrison Logan Audience Questions:01:04:21 - Aaron B. wants to know about Grant Morrison's take regarding the "end of the comic book renaissance". Are they correct and, if so, what might come next? Brought To You By: iFanboy Patrons – Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or join for a full year and get a discount! You can also make a one time donation of any amount! iFanboy T-Shirts and Merch – Show your iFanboy pride with a t-shirt or other great merchandise on Threadless! We've got TWENTY THREE designs! Music:"Left to Right (iFanboy Theme)"Josh Flanagan   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There has been interest and renewal of contemplative practice amongst the Christian church in recent decades. Rather than just a comfortable solace in a busy world, there is an urgency in such practices that seek transformed and transforming ways to be and to live in a time of such complexity and rapid change. What habits and practices might enable us to relate truthfully to ourselves and to the world, attending deeply to that which is most real? Contemplative church, centred on silence and listening, places the greater emphasis not on knowing about God but being known by God, on letting go rather than possessing. The Rev’d Dr Sarah Bachelard rejoins the podcast to explore how contemplation can suffuse all of our life and worship. She is the founding Director of Benedictus Contemplative Church, a theologian and teacher with the World Community for Christian Meditation and author of several books, including her latest book, Pools of Grace: The Gift and Call of Contemplative Church.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This month’s podcast features 3 live group collabos from spring 2026. They are all improvised performances with groups that are playing together for the first time. The first one is from Drone Day 2026 and features Martin D Fowler on upright bass and Andy Rinehart playing iPad. I’m playing a BugBrand Board Chirper into a … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 136: Group Collabs →

This week, Noah has to deal with horrible customer service, Andy and his son play Borderlands together…but different, and Tim’s youngest son is in his first play. [CONTENT WARNING] TANcast features mature language and immature hosts but is NOT a representation of the stand up act of Tim Babb. Listener discretion is advised. Get official TANcast T-shirts, mugs, hats and more in the official TANstore: http://www.zazzle.com/tancast No TANlaughs this week Send your jokes and/or e-mails to all of us at: YourMom(at)TANcast.com ***SHOW LINKS*** Bob Mortimer: “I once set fire to my house with a box of fireworks.” | Would I Lie To You? https://youtu.be/VKdotYZaJ70 NVIDIA Voyager https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/multimedia/santa-clara-headquarters Ryan George – The Absolute Lunatics of Google Reviews https://youtu.be/RZvC9fv4L7M Conan sees his Smarty Pants toy for the first time. https://youtube.com/shorts/_7OYmIL6slAThe post TANcast 761 – It's Not Called “Contemplative Gentlemen Making Good Decisions” first appeared on TANcast.

On this special 4th of July "Space for God," Jeff Lindeman guides us through a time of intercession for our country. In a cultural moment when we are confronted by aggressive appeals to be either uncritically optimistic or pervasively pessimistic about America, Christians have a unique opportunity to inhabit a middle way—praying for the real good in our country to flourish while also confessing and repenting of our country's unique patterns of sin and brokenness. We hope you are blessed by this time!Jeff drew upon two resources for this devotional: "How to Pray for Our Country" (developed by Cru)The Book of Common PrayerView Our Complete Archive of “Space for God” Prayer PracticesExplore Our "Christian Discipleship & American Politics" CollectionLearn More About Spiritual Direction through Coracleinthecoracle.org  |  @inthecoracleSupport the showFor the Journey is a resource of the Coracle Center of Formation for Action and is made possible through the generous support of men and women across the globe.

This week, we are reconnecting with Dr. Susan Phillips, who has been a long-standing presence at Regent Summer School. This year, she will be back teaching Contemplative Listening: The Foundation of Spiritual Friendship and Direction from July 20-31. Susan has many years of experience as a spiritual director, researcher and teacher. In this conversation, she shares with us about listening as vocation and sanctuary. She also shares helpful perspectives on the transformative power of listening, why it's so hard to listen, how we slowly build trust in listening relationships, and balance empathy and self-care. As you listen, we hope you receive an invitation to slow down and notice the kind voice of God in your life.Susan's BioA spiritual director and professor of sociology and Christian spirituality, Susan S. Phillips earned a PhD in sociology at the University of California, Berkeley, and served as the Executive Director of New College Berkeley, an affiliate of the Graduate Theological Union, from 1994 to 2022. In addition to teaching in a number of institutions within the Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, and serving on its doctoral faculty, Susan has taught for many years at Fuller Theological Seminary, Regent College, and San Francisco Theological Seminary. Her books, like her teaching, explore the intersection of Christian spirituality and social science, and include the award-winning Crisis of Care: Affirming and Restoring Caring Practices in the Helping Profession (Georgetown University Press, 1995), Candlelight: Illuminating the Art of Spiritual Direction (Morehouse, 2008), and The Cultivated Life: From Ceaseless Striving to Receiving Joy (IVP, 2015). Susan loves listening to people as they pray and seek the Holy in spiritual direction, retreats, and everyday life. Related ContentPrevious Podcast AppearancesOn Spiritual Practice (Nov 2017)Spiritual Direction, with John Lunn (June 2018)Spiritual Practices in Community (Nov 2021)Regent Vine ArticleAdvent: God Forges a Path (Dec 5, 2025)Regent College PodcastThanks for listening. Please like, rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice and share this episode with a friend. Follow Us on Social MediaFacebookInstagramYoutubeKeep in TouchRegent CollegeThe Regent VineSummer ProgramsRegent College NewsletterSupport UsGive Back

Long before humanity learned how to build civilizations, economies, governments, religions, or marriage, another architecture was already under construction. It was invisible, portable, and profoundly consequential. It determined not merely how people survived, but where they believed life itself originated. Every culture eventually answered the same question, whether consciously or unconsciously: What must another person provide before I can become fully myself? That answer became the hidden constitution of human intimacy. Perhaps the history of romantic love is not primarily the history of affection. Perhaps it is the history of psychological outsourcing. The history of transferring inward responsibilities onto outward relationships until another human being quietly inherited assignments consciousness never intended them to carry. Happiness became negotiable. Peace became conditional. Worth required witnesses. Identity required agreement. Love became increasingly measured by how successfully one person could regulate another person's interior world. What if that entire direction represents a developmental inversion? Developmental psychology demonstrates that authentic dependency belongs to infancy. Contemplative traditions repeatedly suggest that realization gradually loosens psychological clinging rather than perfecting it. Theological traditions describe Ultimate Reality as fundamentally self-sufficient rather than psychologically deficient. Yet modern intimacy often continues to organize itself around the assumption that another human being should supply what an increasingly mature consciousness might eventually cultivate from within. This conversation refuses to treat that assumption as sacred.

Long before humanity learned how to build civilizations, economies, governments, religions, or marriage, another architecture was already under construction. It was invisible, portable, and profoundly consequential. It determined not merely how people survived, but where they believed life itself originated. Every culture eventually answered the same question, whether consciously or unconsciously: What must another person provide before I can become fully myself? That answer became the hidden constitution of human intimacy. Perhaps the history of romantic love is not primarily the history of affection. Perhaps it is the history of psychological outsourcing. The history of transferring inward responsibilities onto outward relationships until another human being quietly inherited assignments consciousness never intended them to carry. Happiness became negotiable. Peace became conditional. Worth required witnesses. Identity required agreement. Love became increasingly measured by how successfully one person could regulate another person's interior world. What if that entire direction represents a developmental inversion? Developmental psychology demonstrates that authentic dependency belongs to infancy. Contemplative traditions repeatedly suggest that realization gradually loosens psychological clinging rather than perfecting it. Theological traditions describe Ultimate Reality as fundamentally self-sufficient rather than psychologically deficient. Yet modern intimacy often continues to organize itself around the assumption that another human being should supply what an increasingly mature consciousness might eventually cultivate from within. This conversation refuses to treat that assumption as sacred.

This month’s podcast is a sort of follow up to last month; it features a mix of solo performances from my April 2026 tour with onewayness. My performances were based around a small electro-acoustic setup with the goal of exploring minimal textures and drone. I’ve compiled excerpts from five shows here (my performances were typically … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 135: Solos From Tour →

What is esoteric cartography? How can this path empower us to change directly with reality? Contemplative mystic, esoteric cartographer and author David Chaim Smith goes deep into ways to unravel the mind and so much more. ⇓ ⇓ ⇓► ✅David's website - https://www.davidchaimsmith.com/ ✦

This week, we share a lecture offered by Rev. Bill Haley back in 2019 to culminate an ecumenical retreat coordinated by Truro Anglican Church. He makes the case that Protestant Christians have much to learn from the Benedictine tradition of contemplation as the wellspring for a stronger movement toward God and into the world.Explore Coracle's Expression of Monastic Life, "A Common Way"View Our Complete Archive of “Space for God” Prayer PracticesLearn More About Spiritual Direction through CoracleView Our Full Archive of Soundings SeminarsExplore the Full Archive of Bill's Sermonsinthecoracle.org  |  @inthecoracleSupport the showFor the Journey is a resource of the Coracle Center of Formation for Action and is made possible through the generous support of men and women across the globe.

Join us for an adventurous episode of the Free Radical Podcast, featuring spiritual director, teacher, retreat leader, and author Carl McColman. Carl McColman is a lay practitioner under formal spiritual guidance from sisters and monks associated with the Trappist Monastery of the Holy Spirit. His formation in Christian contemplative spirituality and contemplative leadership was shaped through the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation, and he also received training in the practice of spiritual direction through the Institute of Pastoral Studies. He is also the author of more than a dozen books, alongside contributions to publications such as Huffington Post and Evie of the Arts, and he continues to travel widely leading retreats and speaking on contemplative spirituality. Alongside this deep grounding in the Christian contemplative tradition, Carl's path has moved through the luminous terrain of goddess spirituality, nature-centered practice, and interfaith encounter. His early studies in comparative spirituality, along with a lasting engagement with the Christian mystics, have shaped a sensibility attuned to the hidden depths running beneath all religious forms—the presence that is both beyond and within what can be named. In this conversation, we enter into a contemplative space where language begins to loosen its edges: where the divine feminine is not only discussed but sensed as a living current; where duality and non-duality are held in creative tension; and where awe, imagination, and wonder become ways of seeing rather than ideas to be held. We reflect on the sacredness that pulses through the natural world, and on scripture as a field of encounter rather than explanation.

This month’s podcast features onewayness, from Erie, PA. It was recorded mid-way through a ten day tour of New York and New England that we did in April 2026. I met Adam (onewayness) over a decade ago, near the beginning of my journey into more abstract musics. We’ve seen each other on occasion since then, … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 134 with onewayness →

This week, we share an exclusive For the Journey conversation between Rev. Bill Haley, Scott Buresh (Coracle Baltimore Community Minister), and Wade Ballou (Co-pastor of the Coracle Community). They discuss Celtic Christianity, Ignatian spirituality, pilgrimage, the Desert Fathers, the development of Western monasticism, and much more. All of this serves as an introduction to A Common Way, Coracle's initiative to translate the riches of monastic wisdom for normal people in the modern world.EXPLORE A COMMON WAYEXPLORE THE CORACLE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMinthecoracle.org  |  @inthecoracleSupport the showFor the Journey is a resource of the Coracle Center of Formation for Action and is made possible through the generous support of men and women across the globe.

Welcome to a bonus episode of the rooted (IN)tentionaly podcast. In this special unedited conversation, Bradley Jersak and I talk about the themes of my new book, A Kenotic Way of Contemplative Healing. Bradley is a theologian, author and principal of St. Stephen's University. He was also supervisor for my thesis research which forms the heart and substance of this book. Together we explore the connections between kenosis, contemplation, neuroscience and healing our individual and collective trauma. What if there's a way of being human together that can heal us and our world? As it turns out, this is a very timely conversation. To learn more about SSU, head to ssu.ca. And to connect with Bradley, head to bradjersak.com. A Kenotic Way of Contemplative Healing releases May 5th. Learn more about Susan and the book at susancarson.net. 

This month’s podcast welcomes back Andy Rinehart! Andy first appeared on the podcast over a decade ago(!!) (here on ESP #10) And he has been part of several of the live podcasts, but we haven’t done a studio session since that first one. Well he’s finally back, this time performing with processed piano sounds of … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 133: Pianophonics with Andy Rinehart →

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My guest for today's program – actually, this is part two – is Ray Yungen. Ray's the author of A Time of Departing and For Many Shall Come in My Name, and these are published by Lighthouse Trails. He also writes articles for them for their blog site. So what we're going to do in this part two is pick up where we left off. We have been talking about the issue of contemplative spirituality, which is stunning to Ray, to me – although, you know what? The Word of God says that we're in the Apostasy, these are the last days, and that error is going to increase, even exponentially.So, one issue – and a major issue – is moving in the evangelical church and particularly the world, whether it be through yoga, through all kinds of methods and techniques and so on, they are moving into what we're calling “Contemplative Spirituality,” which they say, they claim, the goal is to draw closer to God – to have greater experiences with God. And we've been asking the question: Okay, sounds good - but is it biblical? And I think we pretty much laid that point to rest in our first session.But, Ray, you mentioned… oh, by the way, Ray, welcome back!

Gary: Welcome to Search the Scriptures 24/7, a radio ministry of The Berean Call with T.A. McMahon. I'm Gary Carmichael. It's great to have you tuned in. In today's program, Tom begins a two-part series with guest Ray Yungen as they address the topic “Contemplative Spirituality Goes Mainstream?” Here's TBC's executive director Tom McMahon.Tom: Thanks, Gary. My guest for today's program is Ray Yungen. Ray is the author of A Time of Departing and For Many Shall Come in My Name.” In addition to his excellent books, he also writes articles for the Lighthouse Trails blog site. Today and next week, the Lord willing, we're going to address the issue of Contemplative Spirituality. So, Ray, welcome back to Search the Scriptures 24/7.Ray: Thank you very much, Tom. I'm glad to be here.

Send us Fan MailThis transcript from Maya Tiwari's podcast, Women's Power to Heal Mother Earth, explores the spiritual transition from a "matrix of duality" toward a higher collective frequency. It serves as both a reassurance and a call to action for those feeling the strain of the current global and energetic shift.Here is a summary of the core themes and "gems" presented in the episode:1. The Internal Source of PowerThe central message is a shift in perception: the "Source" or Divine Creator is not an external entity to be petitioned, but a well of the cosmos within each individual. Tiwari emphasizes that while we have been conditioned for thousands of years to look outside for proof or reward, the current "primordial shift" requires reclaiming this innate inner authority.2. Navigating the "Storm" of DualityTiwari acknowledges the difficulty of this transition, noting that feelings of anxiety, nervousness, and even "spiritual attacks" are natural side effects of breaking old cellular memories.The Alchemical Process: Rather than fighting external "covert operators" or dense energies, she suggests diving into the "inner jewel" to alchemize fear and suffering into strength, clarity, and compassion.The Covenant: She reminds listeners that they signed a "Covenant for birth" to be present during this specific catalytic time, and that the "forgetting" of our true nature was a planned part of the journey.3. The Dissolving MatrixThe transcript describes an "artificial matrix" that has long limited human consciousness by feeding on dense emotions. This structure is now dissolving, allowing light from higher dimensions to filter in. As individuals raise their personal vibration, they contribute to the collapse of this old system and the awakening of the collective.4. Earth's Galactic RoleA unique aspect of this episode is the focus on Earth as a "galactic jewel" and a primary key to universal portals.Celestial Support: Tiwari asserts that humanity is not alone; a "humongous number of celestial hosts" are mitigating destructive forces and protecting the planetary balance.Relinquishing Expectation: Listeners are encouraged to stop seeking 3D "proof" or specific results, as these expectations are anchored in the old density.5. Summary of Contemplative "Gems"The episode concludes with four pillars for meditation:Vibration is Truth: As your frequency rises, truth becomes self-evident.The Heart as Solvent: The light of the heart is what dissolves the illusion of the matrix.Galactic Integration: Humanity is graduating into a broader galactic community.Personal Responsibility: Your individual vibration is the primary fuel for collective global change.Key Takeaway: The "new world" is not aSupport the showMay Peace Be Your Journey:Maya's approach transcends modern feminism by advocating for a holistic restoration of balance, moving beyond the fight for basic rights to reclaiming the innate power of the divine feminine, which includes procreation, forgiveness, nourishment, and cosmic creativity. She stresses the importance of kindness, inner stillness, and compassionate self-  tools for healing individuals and society. www.mayatiwari.comwww.facebook.com/mayatiwariahimsa.Buzzsprout.comMothermaya@gmail.comGet Maya's New Book: I Am  Shakti:https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/o-books/our-books/I-am-shaktiAmazon.comBookshop.org

Check out this awesome show from April 3, 2025 IL: Father Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss Patience (2:58) Patience is a fruit of the Spirit and a key part of the spiritual life (6:37) Holiness is humility and accepting help. Sometimes it is more blessed to receive than to give (13:10) Patience does coincide with slowing down, solitude and time in prayer (13:38) Contemplative life is one of the best ways we can spend our life in this planet – (20:21) Break 1 (22:03) Mark - Patience in prayer. I see signs that say keep praying. Isn't there a point where the answer is no and you should go on, or should you go on? How do you know when it's no? (28:50) Prayer is friendship and relationship and not just to make sure I am still “in the will” (30:40) Carlo - Could you describe the difference between patience and self-control? – (36:02) Break 2 (37:35) Is there something we can do in the moment to stave of impatience and foster patience in our minds? (45:13) Mary Lou I take care of my elderly mother. Patience is always on the tip of my tongue and heart. She moves really slow and bringing God into those moments where I want to rush her and God is helping me to stop and be present with her. Resources: Humility Rules by Fr. Augustine Wetta, O.S.B.

Episode 294: Did you know you can include contemplation as part of your Bible study rhythm? Today, we will do just that, and my goal is that these two pieces of music lyrics (plus a Psalm) will help you contemplate Jesus and soothe and move your heart.  Where to find the song lyrics from today's episode: Know Me As You by Cora Craig  You and Me by Chelsea Novak   There's a lot of goodness on my website, including my free She's Rooted Bible Study Bundle:  https://theintentionalchristianwoman.com/.  *One of my favorite places for great Bible resources, PLUS get a 10% Discount: https://www.coffeeandbibletime.com/?ref=nfgfya7p Coupon Code: ROSAALEJANDRO *Want to start and grow a successful podcast & business or ministry? Let my amazing podcasting coach help you! https://tinyurl.com/readytopodcast My favorite place for Christian/Spiritual books: https://ipibooks.com/   *I do earn a small commission from the places marked with an asterisk.  Music credit  

Date March 15, 2026 Synopsis In this sermon, we ask what we might be missing when we get stuck pining for the past. Nostalgia is seductive—it feels like home—but it can blind us to what God is doing right now. We explore how the man born blind models a different way: not reaching backward, but saying hello to here. Part of our series Reenchanted: A Series for Lent on Believing Again. The past isn't a destination. It's evidence. References Scripture: John 9:1–41 About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at brent@thelocalchurchpbo.org. To invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts and this movement of God's love, give online here.

Theologian Bo Karen Lee joins Ryan McAnnally-Linz to explore how the multiple layers of trauma—pandemic grief, racialized violence, intergenerational wounding, vicarious suffering—can be met by the resources of Ignatian spirituality and contemplative prayer. Writing and teaching at the intersection of Christian formation and social justice, Lee brings both scholarly precision and uncommon personal candor to one of the most urgent conversations in theology today. "Trauma tends to isolate and alienate us from our siblings, our human siblings. But ironically, this witnessing of one another's pain is the source of healing. So it has the very opposite effect of what is needed for it to be healed." In this conversation, Lee reflects on the spiritual journey from what one author calls "alarmed aloneness" toward becoming beloved—seen, held, and gazed upon with love. Together they discuss the overlapping layers of collective, personal, racialized, and intergenerational trauma shaping contemporary life; attachment theory and its parallels with spiritual formation; the Ignatian tradition of imaginative, contemplative prayer; the still face experiment and the theology of the loving gaze; and why the church has something singular to offer the trauma crisis of our time. Episode Highlights "We are quite sure we're alone in the world and no one really sees us, no one truly cares and no one can be trusted. You're alone, overwhelmed, and helpless." "Trauma tends to isolate and alienate us from our siblings, our human siblings. But ironically, this witnessing of one another's pain is the source of healing. So it has the very opposite effect of what is needed for it to be healed." "I need to be held, but it's this illusory figure that holds me, because I have shut myself off to the very things that could help me, because no one is to be trusted." "I've seen too much hope, and too much beauty, and too much healing walking through the spiritual exercises that I can no longer despair that trauma has the final word." "Gazing upon the God who gazes upon me with love. That is contemplative prayer." About Bo Karen Lee Bo Karen Lee is Associate Professor of Spiritual Theology and Christian Formation at Princeton Theological Seminary, where she teaches contemplative theology, Ignatian spirituality, and the relationship between prayer and social justice. A leading voice in the integration of trauma studies and Christian formation, she brings the Ignatian tradition into conversation with psychology, attachment theory, and the lived experience of racialized communities. Her work draws on the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola to offer resources for healing that are both theologically grounded and pastorally immediate. She directs retreatants in the nineteenth annotation of the Spiritual Exercises and works regularly with spiritual directors trained in the Ignatian tradition. Helpful Links and Resources Bessel van der Kolk, Traumatic Stress: The Effects of Overwhelming Experience on Mind, Body, and Society https://www.amazon.com/Traumatic-Stress-Overwhelming-Experience-Society/dp/1572300485 Bessel van der Kolk, The Body Keeps the Score https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score Resmaa Menakem, My Grandmother's Hands https://www.resmaa.com/resources Kathy Weingarten, Common Shock: Witnessing Violence Every Day https://www.kathyweingarten.com David Fleming SJ, Draw Me Into Your Friendship https://www.amazon.com/Draw-Me-Into-Your-Friendship/dp/0912422904 Ignatius of Loyola, The Spiritual Exercises https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-prayer/the-spiritual-exercises/ Edward Tronick, Still Face Experiment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apzXGEbZht0 Find a Spiritual Director https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/making-good-decisions/find-a-spiritual-director/ Show Notes Trauma defined: "terror triggered by an inescapably stressful event that overwhelms existing coping mechanisms" — Bessel van der Kolk Layers of trauma: collective pandemic grief, personal wounding, racialized violence, intergenerational encoding, vicarious/secondary trauma Global pandemic as collective trauma — threat of death, forced isolation, planetary-scale overwhelm Racialized trauma and AAPI hate incidents — one in five AAPI individuals reported a hate incident in the U.S. in a 15-month window (as of late 2021) My Grandmother's Hands by Resmaa Menakem — racialized trauma encoded in bodies and communities https://www.resmaa.com/resources Cumulative microaggressions — daily small injuries can produce PTSD-level effects over time; growing body of clinical literature Secondary/vicarious trauma — hearing others' suffering reactivates unresolved wounds in caregivers and companions "Double jeopardy" — Kathy Weingarten's term for caregivers whose own past traumas are reactivated while supporting others Five professions at highest risk: clergy, health workers, teachers, police, journalists — context for the Great Resignation "Alarmed aloneness" — the net effect of trauma: certainty that no one sees you, no one cares, no one can be trusted "Trauma tends to isolate and alienate us from our siblings, our human siblings. But ironically, this witnessing of one another's pain is the source of healing." The orphan image: a girl in a Middle Eastern orphanage draws a chalk mother around her fetal body — illusory comfort as portrait of traumatic isolation Intergenerational trauma — encoded in DNA; personal testimony about learning her own mother was nearly killed as an infant, its echo across generations Kintsugi as healing metaphor — the Japanese art of mending broken pottery with gold; grief before repair, not a race to be fixed Robert Stolorow's concept: finding a "relational home" for traumatic suffering — the necessity of being witnessed Ignatius of Loyola — 16th-century Spanish soldier wounded by cannonball; encountered the living Christ through Ludolph of Saxony's Vita Christi during convalescence The Spiritual Exercises: a four-week manual for imaginative prayer — beloved and broken, walking with Christ through ministry, suffering, resurrection https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-prayer/the-spiritual-exercises/ Ignatian contemplative prayer defined: "gazing upon the God who gazes upon me with love" — kataphatic, embodied, not requiring stillness or silence Still Face Experiment (Edward Tronick) — infant distress when a loving mother goes blank; evidence that the gaze of love is neurologically and psychologically foundational https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apzXGEbZht0 Attachment theory and spiritual formation — earned secure attachment: what unhealthy early bonding cannot provide, sustained relationship with God can "I've seen too much hope, and too much beauty, and too much healing walking through the spiritual exercises that I can no longer despair that trauma has the final word." Personal testimony: AAPI hate crimes, night terrors, contemplative prayer with a spiritual director; a vision of Mary, the wailing women, and the crucified Christ "Bo, they killed me too" — Christ's words in a contemplative vision; solidarity as the beginning of bearable grief Sartre's "hell is other people" reframed — parasitic dependence on others' approval vs. the freedom of knowing how God gazes upon you Resources for beginning: David Fleming's Draw Me Into Your Friendship; finding a spiritual director trained in Ignatian spirituality; Jesuit retreat centers #TraumaHealing #IgnatianSpirituality #ContemplativePrayer #ChristianFormation #SpiritualTheology #MentalHealthAndFaith #RacializedTrauma #AttachmentTheory #ForTheLifeOfTheWorld #YaleDivinity Production Notes This podcast featured Bo Karen Lee Edited and Produced by Evan Rosa Hosted by Evan Rosa Production Assistance by Annie Trowbridge and Luke Stringer A Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/about Support For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give

A 22-minute audio guided meditation, referencing Isaiah 43. Spring is a season of new beginnings, new life, renewal and hope. As the northern spring begins to find its stride, birdsong and flowering bulbs hint at a waking world. In this meditation you are invited to imagine yourself in this ‘waking world’ -to breathe in this new life, and to listen to what this first flush of generative energy may have to say to you. “See I am doing a new thing – now it springs up – do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness, a stream in the barren land.” Isaiah 43:19 Are you ready to emerge from the dark emptiness of winter? If not there is room to notice what might be around that for you, as well. As always, blessings as you pray. 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” You can support the show by sharing it with a friend, rating it on your preferred podcast platform, making a one-off donation or becoming a member. Thank you so much! All music by Pete Hatch. Photo: Rachel Tweedale The post Meditation: The Gifts of Spring appeared first on Contemplative at Home.

In this episode I am once again joined by Victor Shiryaev a teacher of Buddhist and modern meditation and somatic practices. Victor traces a contemplative history of modern Russia from the days of the esotericism and Orientalism of the Russian Empire, through the religious restrictions of the Soviet Union, the New Age spiritual fervour of the 1990s, and the Westernisation of recent times. Victor considers whether Russia was a mission field for spiritual groups such as the Diamond Way, details the different Buddhist sects active in the country, describes how meditation is viewed in Russian culture today, and reflects on the relationship between globalist Buddhist sects and heritage Buddhist groups of the region. … Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep350-contemplative-history-of-modern-russia-victor-shiryaev-2 Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'.
 … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 00:49 - Why a contemplative history of modern Russia? 05:49 - Russian interest in the East and esotericism 07:54 - Buddhist regions of Russia 08:39 - Catherine the Great and empire 10:08 - Persecution of religion under the Soviet Union 11:14 - New Age and spiritual revival in the 1990s 15:22 - Current scene 16:30 - Westernised spirituality in Russia 21:58 - The self publishing movement 23:32 - How the scene became Westernised 27:12 - Shambala and post-Soviet Russia as a mission field 36:21 - Tibetan Buddhism in Russia today 39:40 - Other Buddhist and mindfulness groups in Russia 41:43 - Vipassana and the lack of a retreat scene 45:41 - Heritage Buddhists vs the new Buddhists 56:21 - Russian esotericism and the Soviet Union 01:04:41 - How is meditation viewed in Russia today? 01:12:06 - Modern mindfulness in Russia 01:13:00 - Russian Orthodox Christianity and the future of Buddhism in Russia Previous episode with Victor Shiryaev: - https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=shiryaev To find out more about Victor Shiryaev, visit: - https://victorshiryaev.co/ … For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2026.01.23 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* Video of this talk is available at: https://www.youtube.com/live/x4EwDBz3mhk?si=n6xkHsqLczH2gVd5&t=1860. ******* A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Download Transcript: https://www.audiodharma.org/transcripts/24369/download ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2026.01.23 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* Video of this talk is available at: https://www.youtube.com/live/x4EwDBz3mhk?si=n6xkHsqLczH2gVd5&t=1860. ******* A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Download Transcript: https://www.audiodharma.org/transcripts/24369/download ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License