Podcasts about contemplative activism

This Sunday we will continue our Lenten series: Resist Hopelessness, Fast From Complacency, Persist in Imagination. Robert Grisham will be teaching on the practice of Contemplative Activism. As followers of Jesus we are called to lives of activism, but when that activism is not rooted in an abiding relationship with Jesus, the results can be damaging, both to ourselves and to the recipients of our activism.

Two Band Interviews In One Month?!?! Yep! On this episode Mic and Stephen DeFalco chat with Patient Zero Heros Contact about album titles, Contemplative Activism and more. Then Wiley hops on and he and Mic talk about a couple albums they have been getting into and some rad coffee they tried. Well at least Wiley had rad coffee. Mic had a coffee encounter at the Dollar Tree. We also have two, that's right Two EXCLUSIVE drops on this episode. Ill Communication stopped by to drop their track "Flip The Switch" and BRAINBLEED stopped by to drop their track "Creep". It's all right here on the latest episode of Coffee and Hardcore! Contact Bandcamp Merch Vinyl Pre-order Patient Zero Records Albums Anklebiters - Demo 2022 Merch Blame God - Blame God Merch Coffee Sabbath Coffee Roasters Dollar Tree Make You Holler Coffee Exclusives Ill Communication BRAINBLEED --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coffee-and-hardcore/support

In this episode, Osheta and Jon share personal stories that led them to care so deeply about peace in the public square. Offering a brief overview of the history of Christian engagement in politics, and critiquing our tendency toward nationalism or apolitical withdrawal, Jon outlines a framework for engaging politics as kingdom citizens. Inviting us into her experience as a Black woman who is directly impacted by broken policies, Osheta shares why it's important to understand the role of power, generational trauma and “rest as resistance” for those on the margins in pursuit of peace. She tells her story as a former Christian Nationalist and Apolitical Anabaptist that led her to embracing Contemplative Activism as her guide to following Jesus in politics.  In this episode: Defining the terms “peace” and “politics” Historical overview of Christians in politics  Practical framework for engaging politics as kingdom citizens How and why BIPOC communities experience the midterms differently than dominant culture folks  An invitation to Contemplative Activism as the source of our peacemaking practice  Tangible next steps and resources for practice  Links: Download the free Peace & Politics Practice Guide: https://globalimmerse.org/podcast  Contemplative Prayer with Global Immersion (Weekly on Tues, Wed and Thur at 7am PST): https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vJQofu-rrj0qs5CmPWmkDZvtzmqJ43IJZg Conflicted Allegiance: https://globalimmerse.org/public-programs/conflicted-allegiance/ Learn more about Global Immersion: https://globalimmerse.org/ Osheta Moore's Website: http://osheta.com/ Follow Osheta's on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oshetamoore/ Osheta Moore Bio: Pastor, speaker, mother, wife: Osheta Moore is passionate about peacemaking, racial reconciliation, and community development in the urban core. Osheta (pronounced o-she-da, and no, it doesn't mean anything, she says, “my dad just made it up”) serves as Pastor of Community life at Roots Covenant Church alongside her husband. Osheta is passionate about equipping the church to be everyday peacemakers. She is the author of Shalom Sistas, an invitation to women to practice the Hebraic concept of Shalom in their everyday lives, and her most recent book, Dear White Peacemakers, is a love letter to White Christians on their anti-racism peacemaking journey. She is also completing her two-year program to become a Spiritual Director so that she can help equip peacemakers with practices and prayers for the journey. Osheta has “flying in a hot-air balloon” at the top of her bucket list, and she is firmly convinced that everything is better after a nap.  Follow Osheta on Instagram @oshetamoore for encouragement to practice everyday peacemaking and invitations for White Peacemakers on their journey towards anti-racism. Music from Epidemic Sound: We Are Giants by Silver Maple: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/ICEht6ut6b/

On Today's Monday Motivation, Corry discusses APPRECIATION with Chris Heuertz. Chris Heuertz has spent his life bearing witness to the possibility of hope among a world that has a legitimate reason to question Divine goodness. Originally from Omaha, he attended university in Kentucky before moving to India, where he volunteered alongside Mother Teresa for three years. While in India, he helped launch South Asia's first pediatric AIDS care home — creating a safe haven for children impacted by the global pandemic. In 2012 Chris helped launch Gravity, a Center for Contemplative Activism. He also published two best-selling and award-winning books: The Sacred Enneagram: Finding Your Unique Path to Spiritual Growth (2017) and The Enneagram of Belonging: A Compassionate Journey of Self-Acceptance (2020). Both books help readers use the Enneagram to move beyond type as a mere caricature and learn how to work with the Enneagram for spiritual growth. In addition, Chris hosts the chart-topping podcast Enneagram Mapmakers (https://enneagrammapmakers.podbean.com/), where he facilitates candid and vulnerable conversations that chart the unexplored interior landscape of the ego. Corry Mendoza is a highly sought after speaker, coach, and author, influencing professionals to get real, work less, and live more balanced lives. Find her at www.choosevolition.com. Corry's Monday Motivations book can be purchased at https://amzn.to/3bDDqIJ.

On Today's Monday Motivation, Corry discusses SIMPLICITY with Chris Heuertz. Chris Heuertz has spent his life bearing witness to the possibility of hope among a world that has a legitimate reason to question Divine goodness. Originally from Omaha, he attended university in Kentucky before moving to India, where he volunteered alongside Mother Teresa for three years. While in India, he helped launch South Asia's first pediatric AIDS care home — creating a safe haven for children impacted by the global pandemic. In 2012 Chris helped launch Gravity, a Center for Contemplative Activism. He also published two best-selling and award-winning books: The Sacred Enneagram: Finding Your Unique Path to Spiritual Growth (2017) and The Enneagram of Belonging: A Compassionate Journey of Self-Acceptance (2020). Both books help readers use the Enneagram to move beyond type as a mere caricature and learn how to work with the Enneagram for spiritual growth. In addition, Chris hosts the chart-topping podcast Enneagram Mapmakers, where he facilitates candid and vulnerable conversations that chart the unexplored interior landscape of the ego. Corry Mendoza is a highly sought-after speaker, coach, and author, influencing professionals to get real, work less, and live more balanced lives. Find her at www.choosevolition.com. Corry's Monday Motivations book can be purchased at https://amzn.to/3bDDqIJ.

I detta första engelska avsnitt av säsong 2 pratar jag med Chris Heuertz, författare, anti-human trafficking aktivist, talare, Enneagram-coach m.m. Vi samtalar om hans liv, hans böcker, kontemplativ aktivism och the Enneagram. Länk till hans hemsida: https://chrisheuertz.com/home-2/ Länk till Gravity: https://gravitycenter.com/ Länk till Bokus: https://www.bokus.com/cgi-bin/product_search.cgi?ac_used=no&search_word=chrisopher+heuertz  där du kan köpa hans böcker. The Enneagram of Belonging finns också på Storytel. Länk till en svensk sida om the Enneagram: https://www.enneagrammet.se/  Dela gärna avsnittet på sociala medier och till vänner, samt följ podcastens Facebooksida: https://www.facebook.com/Gudpunkten och Blogg: https://gudpunktenpodcast.blogg.se/ skriv gärna dina funderingar och kommentarer.   Intro och outtro-musik: Johan Klingstam  

Fr Michael Sparough, SJ, returns to share his story and struggle to hold the contemplative life together with bold and courageous action. Must we choose to be an exhausted activist or an isolated contemplative? Or can we learn to hold the inward and outward journeys together in constructive tension? Please join this insightful conversation and guided practice.

My Guest is Christopher is the author of ‘The Sacred Enneagram: Finding your Unique Path to Spiritual Growth" for these 2 episodes.Christopher Heuertz studied at Asbury University in Kentucky before moving to India where he was mentored by Mother Teresa for three years. While living in India, he helped launch South Asia's first pediatric AIDS care home–creating a safe haven for children impacted by the global pandemic. A forerunner in the New Friar movement, Chris and his wife Phileena served with the Word Made Flesh community for nearly 20 years, working for women and children victimized by human traffickers in the commercial sex industry. In 2012 Phileena and Chris launched Gravity, a Center for Contemplative Activism.

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Welcome to episode 66! In this episode, I have the honor of interviewing the Reverend Doctor Bruce Epperly. A Theologian, pastor, spiritual guide, author, and recognized leader in lay and pastoral faith formation, Bruce Epperly serves as Pastor at South Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, Centerville, MA, and professor in the D.Min. program at Wesley Theological Seminary.  He has served on the faculties and administrative and chaplaincy roles at Georgetown University, Claremont School of Theology, Wesley Theological Seminary, and Lancaster Theological Seminary.  Prior to coming to Cape Cod to serve as pastor of South Congregational Church, he served as Director of Continuing Education and Professor of Practical Theology at Lancaster Theological Seminary.  An ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and United Church of Christ, Dr. Epperly has written or co-written over fifty books in the areas of theology, spirituality, ministerial excellence and spiritual formation, scripture, and healing and wholeness, including Faith in a Time of Pandemic; Become Fire: Guideposts for Interspiritual Pilgrims; The Mystic in You: Discovering a God-filled World; Finding God in Suffering: A Journey with Job; Process Theology: Embracing Adventure with God; and A Center in the Cyclone: Clergy Self-care for the 21st Century.  Bruce and Kate Epperly’s co-written Tending to the Holy: The Practice of the Presence of God in Ministry, was selected as the 2009 Book of the Year by the Academy of Parish Clergy.  His most recent books include Prophetic Healing: Howard Thurman’s Vision of Contemplative Activism and God Online: A Mystic’s Guide to the Internet  Dr. Epperly speaks regularly throughout North America on subjects such as healing and wholeness, personal and congregational spiritual formation, process theology, ministerial spirituality and excellence, emerging Christianity, and contemporary movements in theology and spirituality.  He has appeared on “Nightline,” “ABC World News Tonight,” and “PBS News Hour.”   Links: Convergent Streams: The Premier ISM Magazine. Book: Faith in a Time of Pandemic by Bruce Epperly. This podcast is hosted by David Oliver Kling and produced by the Community of Saint George (The Young Rite).

Food and Faith Gathering Talk: Sam Chamelin "A Rich Estuary: Contemplative Activism in the Food Movement"

Today on Carry the Fire we have Chris Heuertz. Chris is an author, speaker, Enneagram Coach, non-profit consultant, and anti-human trafficking activist. We talk about why contemplative work is critical if you’re trying to do good work in the world. We discuss why Chris finds the Enneagram to be such a helpful tool for self-reflection and growth, and Chris shares ways that he strives to seek beauty in every moment. Like what you hear? Get exclusive episodes and limited perks by supporting the show on Patreon. FEATURED LINKS Chris Heuertz Website Gravity: A Center for Contemplative Activism. Chris Heuertz Instagram SHOW LINKS Carry the Fire Podcast Website Instagram Twitter Support on Patreon Produced by Andy Lara at www.andylikeswords.com

Chris Heuertz talks about ways to nurture our faith while doing the work of the church. After 20 years of social justice work around the world, Chris founded Gravity, a Center for Contemplative Activism, to support the development of consciousness and contemplative practices. He is author of four books, including The Sacred Enneagram.

Chris Heuertz talks about ways to nurture our faith while doing the work of the church. After 20 years of social justice work around the world, Chris founded Gravity, a Center for Contemplative Activism, to support the development of consciousness and contemplative practices. He is author of four books, including The Sacred Enneagram.

In July at The Well, we had the opportunity to share excerpts from a book we enjoyed and learned from this year. We caught up with Phileena Heuertz, author of Mindful Silence: The Heart of Christian Contemplation, to chat about her journey from justice work to contemplation and the “mixed life” for this episode of the podcast. One of the reasons we were attracted to this book is the number of women we meet who have been formed in their relationships with Phileena and her work in the world and with prayer. We hope you learn from her invitation to contemplation as well. To conclude our summer special at The Well, join us in listening in on our interview with contemplative activist Phileena Heuertz as she offers thoughts on the way she avoids burnout and finds Christ as the source of her strength through contemplative practices. For show notes or more information please visit our article at The Well. If you'd like to support the work of InterVarsity's Women in the Academy and Professions, including future podcasts such as this episode, you can do so at givetoiv.org/wap. Thank you for listening!

Phileena Heuertz is a founding partner of Gravity, a Center for Contemplative Activism and the author of Mindful Silence: The Heart of Christian Contemplation. Today, Phileena shares her journey from Bible belt roots to learning from some of the last century's greatest contemplatives. The journey made her confront great suffering, the masks she was wearing, and her own feelings that drove her work. Phileena works as a spiritual director and you will hear her care for those who need a light in the darkness to find themselves in Him. Listen to Phileena's story today! Stories Phileena shared: Growing up as a pastor's kid in the Midwest The assumptions she made about God, herself, and the world living in the Bible belt How witnessing suffering caused her to question God's goodness Realizing that she experienced a lack of love Wrestling with finding herself in Christ The difference between participation with God and trying to be Jesus in the world Realizing some of the masks she was wearing The work she does with the Gravity Center Why she wrote Mindful Silence: The Heart of Christian Contemplation Meeting Thomas Keating Great quotes from Phileena: I had a lot to learn as I made my way out of the Bible belt in the middle of America into a world with great suffering. Jesus is not limited to words on a page. Those words are a gateway to the very living presence that is from the beginning and will be forever and ever. It's that presence that we want to connect with. We have to move from the head to the heart to the body. Resources we mentioned: Mindful Silence: The Heart of Christian Contemplation The Gravity Center for Contemplative Activism Videos for Mindful Silence Step by Step on the Camino episode of Halfway There Pilgrimage of a Soul: Contemplative Spirituality for the Active Life Are you a Christian podcaster trying to grow your show? I've got great news for you! The first ever, Christian Podcast Summit is happening on June 15, 2019! It's a virtual summit so no need to pay for flights, hotel, rental cars, etc. Just log in and watch from the comfort of your own home, office, or coffee shop. What will we be talking about? Glad you asked! Michael Woodward of JumbleThink on Getting Great Guests Andrew Rappaport on Truth in Podcasting Tracy Winchell on Growing Your Email List Anna Scheller on Using Twitter Party Christel Kurr Taylor on Creating Your Podcast's Media Kit Bryan Entzminger on Steps for Great Audio Eric Nevins (me!) on Streamlining Your Guest Process How do you get access to this summit? Click here for more information. Just click All Access Passes to register. Can't wait to see you there! The post Phileena Heuertz and Christian Contemplation appeared first on Eric Nevins.

Phileena Heuertz is a founding partner of Gravity, a Center for Contemplative Activism and the author of Mindful Silence: The Heart of Christian Contemplation. Today, Phileena shares her journey from Bible belt roots to learning from some of the last century’s greatest contemplatives. The journey made her confront great suffering, the masks she was wearing, […] The post Phileena Heuertz and Christian Contemplation appeared first on Eric Nevins.

Life, homelessness, community, war, veterans affairs, life on the front lines, who Jesus is, who we are meant to be... seriously, we talk about everything on this little episode. Diana is a writer, a key relationships officer at Preemptive Love Coalition *my favorite organization you guys!*, a bad ass, and my new BFF. I hope you're as challenged and encouraged as I was talking to this real life Super Hero.Follow me on IG:@thevanessariveraMusic by:Eric Barnhart www.ericbarnhart.com

Phileena is my first repeat guest - she appeared on Episode 4. Along with her husband, Chris Heuertz (guest on Episode 5), she founded Gravity, a Center for Contemplative Activism, in Omaha, Nebraska. She discovered the need to meld contemplation into an active life, after twenty years serving the poorest of the poor all over the world. People often ask me for recommendations about where to start learning about a contemplative practice. I would add Phileena's new book, Mindful Silence: The Heart of Christian Contemplation, to that list! If you're looking for an accessible, practical, yet profound introduction to Christian contemplative practices, this book is the perfect intro! Each chapter walks you into a particular theme of the contemplative life, weaves together personal stories with great teachers from the tradition, and concludes with a description to help you dive into different kinds of practice! She's also created these really cool companion videos for each chapter of the book, which you can rent or purchase through Vimeo.https://vimeo.com/ondemand/mindfulsilence/

Phileena is my first repeat guest - she appeared on Episode 4. Along with her husband, Chris Heuertz (guest on Episode 5), she founded Gravity, a Center for Contemplative Activism, in Omaha, Nebraska. She discovered the need to meld contemplation into an active life, after twenty years serving the poorest of the poor all over the world. People often ask me for recommendations about where to start learning about a contemplative practice. I would add Phileena's new book, Mindful Silence: The Heart of Christian Contemplation, to that list! If you're looking for an accessible, practical, yet profound introduction to Christian contemplative practices, this book is the perfect intro! Each chapter walks you into a particular theme of the contemplative life, weaves together personal stories with great teachers from the tradition, and concludes with a description to help you dive into different kinds of practice! She's also created these really cool companion videos for each chapter of the book, which you can rent or purchase through Vimeo.https://vimeo.com/ondemand/mindfulsilence/

I enter today’s conversation with great anticipation. I’ve recently read Mindful Silence by Phileena Heuertz and cannot wait for you all to learn from her. She’s such a wealth of wisdom and heart. In addition to Mindful Silence, Phileena is the author of Pilgrimage of a Soul and a founding partner of Gravity, a Center for Contemplative Activism. For nearly twenty years she and her husband, Chris, codirected an international nonprofit. As a spiritual director, yoga instructor, public speaker, retreat guide, and author, Phileena is passionate about spirituality and making the world a better place. Phileena also wanted to share this resource with you: This is a rare and vulnerable conversation. Join her as she reflects on the themes of her book, Mindful Silence. Eight, inspiring mini films (10-20 minutes in length) edited by Travis Reed of The Work of the People, accompany each of the eight book chapters. Each video draws you into Phileena's heart, where you discover your own. Let these films support you along the transformational path of contemplative spirituality. Check it out HERE.

Phileena Heuertz is a spiritual director, yoga instructor, public speaker, retreat guide, and author. She is also a founding partner of Gravity, a Center for Contemplative Activism. On this week’s podcast, we focus on her latest offering, Mindful Silence: The Heart of Christian Contemplation.   One thing most of us can... The post Phileena Heuertz-episode 157 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

Today, in one of the last two episodes of this season we talk with author, activist, and spiritual director Phileena Heuertz, author of the new book Mindful Silence: The Heart of Christian Contemplation.Phileena is the author of Pilgrimage of a Soul and a founding partner of Gravity, a Center for Contemplative Activism. For nearly twenty years she and her husband, Chris, codirected an international nonprofit in more than seventy countries, building community among victims of human trafficking, survivors of HIV and AIDS, abandoned children, and child soldiers and war brides.Spiritual director, yoga instructor, public speaker, retreat guide, and author, Phileena is passionate about spirituality and making the world a better place. She has led contemplative retreats for a number of faith communities, including Word Made Flesh, World Vision International, and Compassion International. In addition, she is sought after as a speaker at universities, seminaries, and conferences such as Q, Catalyst, Urbana, and the Center for Action and Contemplation. Phileena was also named an “Outstanding Alumni” by Asbury University and one of Outreach magazine's “30 Emerging Influencers Reshaping Leadership.”

"Phileena writes here with such simple clarity—and easy readability—because she knows she does not need to prove, convict, or defend anything. Mindful Silence contains not just her wisdom but the spiritual wisdom of the ages that is again standing the test of time and showing itself in the fruits of incarnational holiness. It is the great tradition of action and contemplation again showing itself." -Richard Rohr, OFM Eleven years ago I was a work intern at the Center for Action and Contemplation. A season of life that would unknowingly tether me to the contemplative journey. As a work intern, I lived in community with 6 other interns. If that weren’t enough, we were also the guest house for retreatants. One evening as we were settling into our dinner, there was a knock on our door. I hustled over to welcome our unknown guest, who happened to be Phileena Heuertz. Over the course of the meal we would come to learn about Phileena’s work with folks living in poverty and on the margins. She had just completed the pilgrimage, Camino de Santiago, and regaled us with stories of that experience. It was over the course of that meal that I first recognized the depth of Phileena’s being and presence. I’m grateful for my friendship with Phileena and the ways our paths have crossed over the years. Phileena has written a book that will surely find its place in the new contemplative canon, Mindful Silence: The Heart of Christian Contemplation. In Mindful Silence she weaves her story, contemplative themes and teachers alongside practices, with the invitation always at hand to take another step into greater healing and wholeness by embodying the contemplative way. In our conversation we sink into the themes of Mindful Silence, how her dog Basil has been a contemplative guide, the passing of one of her mentors Fr. Thomas Keating, and how on a pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy Phileena had an unexpected experience that continues to impart wisdom into her journey.  Phileena is a founding partner alongside her husband Chris of Gravity: A Center for Contemplative Activism. A spiritual director, retreat leader, writer, yoga teacher and exactly the type of person you want to find yourself in conversation with. Head over to mindfulsilence.org to learn about Phileena’s book. Get a copy for yourself and a friend. This is the type of book that is resonates when read alone and relished when read alongside fellow travelers.  You can learn more about Phileena Heuertz’s work at mindfulsilence.org, gravitycenter.com and phileena.com You can follow Phileena on social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. 

This week, we’re joined by Phileena Heuertz, co-founder of Gravity: A Center for Contemplative Activism, and author of Pilgrimage of a Soul: Contemplative Spirituality for the Active Life. In this episode, Phileena talks with us about her first book (one of Holly’s favorite books, which you’ll soon understand why!) and unpacks the seven stages of the spiritual journey. What are the seven stages and how do they map alongside a pilgrimage? You’ll have to listen to find out (and then pick up the book to read more)!Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- Phileena’s book, Pilgrimage of a Soul: Contemplative Spirituality for the Active Life- Phileena’s upcoming book, Mindful Silence: The Heart of Christian Contemplation- Gravity: A Center for Contemplative Activism- Chris Heuertz- The Way (2010 film)- Insight Timer, the meditation app we discuss)- Ology Symposium: A Dialogue Between Psychology and Theology- Episode 22 of CXMH - Are The Tides Turning? (feat. Kristen Kansiewicz) - Episodes of CXMH that focus on the enneagramConnect with Phileena on her website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Or buy her books on Amazon!Quotes:- “Many of us are not prepared for the deeper journey.” (tweet)- “Life has a way of challenging our religious paradigms.” (tweet)- “It’s one thing to grow up in a church and have ideas about God, the world, & one another. It’s something else once we get out into the world and live for awhile.” (tweet)- “We can’t separate psychology from spirituality.” (tweet)- “As I progress in life and in the spiritual journey, there are parts of my identity that I’ve needed to die to so that I might live into a truer version of myself.” (tweet)- “The way in which God calls me or leads me is into my highest, best, truest, most fulfilling self.” (tweet)- “In the ways that I’m more concerned with what other people think of me, to that degree I will be limited in being able to live into my truest self & highest potential.” (tweet)- “Many of us have heard too much about how horrible we are.” (tweet)Connect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.Connect with Holly on her website or Twitter.Connect more with CXMH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest.Ways to support CXMH:- make a pledge on Patreon and get rewards like an exclusive Facebook group, a mug, sticker, t-shirt, or more!- give a one-time gift using PayPal- Do your Amazon shopping through this link- Leave us a rating & review on iTunes or Google Play- Check out our CXMH merchandise to show off your support- Listen to the Cxmhunity Spotify playlist here- Check out other episodes and find your favorites guests on our website.Intro/Outro music for this episode is ‘Fall Down’ by Rivers & Robots.

This week, we’re joined by Phileena Heuertz, co-founder of Gravity: A Center for Contemplative Activism, and author of Pilgrimage of a Soul: Contemplative Spirituality for the Active Life. In this episode, Phileena talks with us about her first book (on

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  Phileena Heuertz joins me this week on Faith Conversations. She is founding partner of Gravity, a Center for Contemplative Activism. She is a spiritual director, yoga instructor, speaker, and retreat guide. We talk about what a pilgrimage of the soul looks like. As we look at Phileena's book Pilgrimage of a Soul, we look at […] The post Phileena Heuertz-episode 136 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

  Phileena Heuertz joins me this week on Faith Conversations. She is founding partner of Gravity, a Center for Contemplative Activism. She is a spiritual director, yoga instructor, speaker, and retreat guide. We talk about what a pilgrimage of the soul looks like. As we look at Phileena’s book Pilgrimage of... The post Phileena Heuertz-episode 136 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

Welcome to part 3 of a 3-part collaborative series between the Mystic Soul Project and Healing Justice Podcast! This week, Cicia Lee, Alexis Francisco, and Teresa P Mateus join us to talk about the role of contemplation in activism, queerness in spiritual community, what POC-centered contemplation can look like, lamentation and grief, and how attending to the internal and breaking through illusion *is* a form of action. Download the corresponding practice episode to practice Centering Prayer with Alexis and Cicia. Practice episodes always publish on Thursdays. To hear the rest of the series, download episode 26 to hear from Mystic Soul about POC-centered spirituality, and episode 29 to join the discussion on indigenous reclamation. --- ✨ Join our email list to stay in touch!  ✨ Join our email list at www.healingjustice.org -- we’ll be emailing out a PDF of a cool zine we gave away at the Allied Media Conference and CommonBound, and staying in touch over the summer during our season break. --- ABOUT OUR GUESTS Our guests all come to us via the Mystic Soul Project. The Mystic Soul Project is creating spaces that center the voices, teaching, practices, and wisdom of People of Color at the intersections of mysticism, activism & healing. More here: https://www.mysticsoulproject.com/about-us Cicia Lee is an organizer, trainer, and contemplative practitioner. She currently works with Momentum, a training institute and movement incubator supporting organizers across the country to build social movements that can shift the terrain of what's politically possible. She is a 3-wing-4 on the enneagram and a taurus. Alexis Francisco is an an organizer, educator, and currently serves as assistant pastor at New Day United Methodist Church in the Bronx, New York. Alexis' work focuses on centering spirituality and healing praxis in the work of community building and shifting dynamics of power and oppression in the Bronx, New York City and beyond. Teresa P Mateus is one of the cofounders of Mystic Soul, a trauma therapist, and a regular on this podcast. To learn more about Teresa, visit at mysticsoulproject.com-- JOIN THE COMMUNITY: We need your help to fund this volunteer project! Please help cover our costs by becoming a monthly sponsor at www.patreon.com/healingjustice or giving a single gift at our one-time donation link here: https://secure.squarespace.com/commerce/donate?donatePageId=5ad90c0e03ce64d6028e01bb Sign up for the email list at www.healingjustice.org Social media: Instagram @healingjustice, Healing Justice Podcast on Facebook, & @hjpodcast on Twitter   Please leave a positive rating & review in whatever app you are listening - it all makes a difference! THANK YOU: Content editing by Blake Chastain of Exvangelical PodcastMixing and production by Zach Meyer at the COALROOMIntro and Closing music gifted by Danny O’BrienAll visuals contributed by Josiah Werning

Chris Heuertz was introduced to the Enneagram by a friend in India and it radically changed his life - leading to a shocking and difficult awakening, a "severe mercy," but one that led him on a journey of self-discovery and in-depth study of the Enneagram system and process of spiritual transformation. The wisdom of this journey is collected in his recent book, The Sacred Enneagram: Finding Your Unique Path to Spiritual Growth. This interview breaks open a deeper understanding of the Enneagram, which Chris approaches more as a process for understanding our energies and our path to God, rather than a psycho-spiritual personality typology. For those listeners not familiar with the Enneagram, I have compiled some introductory resources below, and the bonus track, "Introducing the Enneagram with Chris Heuertz" also provides a short (less than 10 min.) to the Enneagram and the nine points. Chris has spent his life bearing witness to the possibility of hope among a world that has legitimate reasons to question God's goodness. Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Chris studied at Asbury University in Kentucky before moving to India where he was mentored by Mother Teresa for three years. While living in India, he helped launch South Asia's first pediatric AIDS care home – creating a safe haven for children impacted by the global pandemic. A forerunner in the New Friar movement, Chris and his wife Phileena served with the Word Made Flesh community for nearly 20 years, working for women and children victimized by human traffickers in the commercial sex industry. This has taken Chris to over 70 countries working among the most vulnerable of the world's poor. In 2012 Phileena and Chris launched Gravity, a Center for Contemplative Activism. Named one of Outreach magazine's “30 Emerging Influencers Reshaping Leadership,” Chris is a curator of unlikely friendships, an instigator for good, a champion of collaboration, and a witness to hope, Chris fights for a renewal of contemplative activism.

Chris Heuertz was introduced to the Enneagram by a friend in India and it radically changed his life - leading to a shocking and difficult awakening, a "severe mercy," but one that led him on a journey of self-discovery and in-depth study of the Enneagram system and process of spiritual transformation. The wisdom of this journey is collected in his recent book, The Sacred Enneagram: Finding Your Unique Path to Spiritual Growth. This interview breaks open a deeper understanding of the Enneagram, which Chris approaches more as a process for understanding our energies and our path to God, rather than a psycho-spiritual personality typology. For those listeners not familiar with the Enneagram, I have compiled some introductory resources below, and the bonus track, "Introducing the Enneagram with Chris Heuertz" also provides a short (less than 10 min.) to the Enneagram and the nine points. Chris has spent his life bearing witness to the possibility of hope among a world that has legitimate reasons to question God’s goodness. Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Chris studied at Asbury University in Kentucky before moving to India where he was mentored by Mother Teresa for three years. While living in India, he helped launch South Asia’s first pediatric AIDS care home – creating a safe haven for children impacted by the global pandemic. A forerunner in the New Friar movement, Chris and his wife Phileena served with the Word Made Flesh community for nearly 20 years, working for women and children victimized by human traffickers in the commercial sex industry. This has taken Chris to over 70 countries working among the most vulnerable of the world’s poor. In 2012 Phileena and Chris launched Gravity, a Center for Contemplative Activism. Named one of Outreach magazine’s “30 Emerging Influencers Reshaping Leadership,” Chris is a curator of unlikely friendships, an instigator for good, a champion of collaboration, and a witness to hope, Chris fights for a renewal of contemplative activism.

Phileena is a founding co-director of Gravity Center: a Center for Contemplative Activism (in Omaha, NE), along with her husband Chris. She has spent her life in social justice work among the world's poor. A member of the New Friar movement, for nearly 20 years she and her husband Chris served with Word Made Flesh in more than 70 countries building community among victims of human trafficking, survivors of HIV and AIDS, abandoned children and child soldiers and war brides. Author, spiritual director, yoga instructor, public speaker and retreat guide, Phileena is passionate about spirituality and making the world a better place. With a rare gift for communicating the dynamics of the inner life, Phileena gracefully guides others toward growth and transformation. Phileena has led contemplative retreats for a number of faith communities including: Word Made Flesh, World Vision International, Compassion International, as well as churches from various traditions and non-faith and interfaith groups in leading cities across the nation. She has spoken at a number of universities and seminaries including: Asbury University, Asbury Theological Seminary, Biola University, Creighton University, Eastern Nazarene College, Fuller Seminary, George Fox University and Midland University; and conferences such as Q, Catalyst, Urbana and the Center for Action and Contemplation. Phileena and Chris founded Gravity in 2012 to support the development of consciousness by making contemplative practice accessible to individuals, communities and organizations who engage the challenging social justice perils of our time. Phileena's work includes public speaking, teaching and writing on contemplative spirituality, facilitation of contemplative retreats, and spiritual direction.

Phileena is a founding co-director of Gravity Center: a Center for Contemplative Activism (in Omaha, NE), along with her husband Chris. She has spent her life in social justice work among the world’s poor. A member of the New Friar movement, for nearly 20 years she and her husband Chris served with Word Made Flesh in more than 70 countries building community among victims of human trafficking, survivors of HIV and AIDS, abandoned children and child soldiers and war brides. Author, spiritual director, yoga instructor, public speaker and retreat guide, Phileena is passionate about spirituality and making the world a better place. With a rare gift for communicating the dynamics of the inner life, Phileena gracefully guides others toward growth and transformation. Phileena has led contemplative retreats for a number of faith communities including: Word Made Flesh, World Vision International, Compassion International, as well as churches from various traditions and non-faith and interfaith groups in leading cities across the nation. She has spoken at a number of universities and seminaries including: Asbury University, Asbury Theological Seminary, Biola University, Creighton University, Eastern Nazarene College, Fuller Seminary, George Fox University and Midland University; and conferences such as Q, Catalyst, Urbana and the Center for Action and Contemplation. Phileena and Chris founded Gravity in 2012 to support the development of consciousness by making contemplative practice accessible to individuals, communities and organizations who engage the challenging social justice perils of our time. Phileena’s work includes public speaking, teaching and writing on contemplative spirituality, facilitation of contemplative retreats, and spiritual direction.

On this podcast, Michael concludes his conversation with Christopher Heuertz, author of "The Sacred Enneagram: Finding your Unique Path to Spiritual Growth". Chris is also the author of 3 other books, "Unexpected Gifts: Discovering the Way of Community", "Simple Spirituality: Learning to See God in a Broken World", and "Friendship at the Margins: Discovering Mutuality in Service and Mission".After 20 years of grassroots work in some of the world’s poorest slums, red light districts and places of intense human suffering, Chris and his wife Phileena founded Gravity, a Center for Contemplative Activism that exists to nurture the integral connection between contemplation and action. Gravity grounds social change in contemplative spirituality, to do good better by facilitating contemplative retreats, spiritual direction, enneagram consultations, and pilgrimage. Chris says, "Our aim is to make contemplative practices accessible to individuals and communities who care about their spirituality and want to make the world a better place.

Christopher Heuertz is Michael's special guest for the next two podcasts. In addition to being an author and speaker, Chris describes himself as a contemplative activist, ecclesial provocateur, curator of unlikely friendships, instigator for good, witness to hope, and clergy for common people.Chris has spent his life bearing witness to the possibility of hope in a world that has legitimate reasons to question God’s goodness. Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Chris studied at Asbury University in Kentucky before moving to India where he was mentored by Mother Teresa for three years. While living in India, he helped launch South Asia’s first pediatric AIDS care home–creating a safe haven for children impacted by the global pandemic.His vocation has taken him to over 70 countries working among the most vulnerable of the world’s poor. In 2012, he and his wife Phileena launched Gravity, a Center for Contemplative Activism. Find our more about Christopher Heuertz here 

Ian Morgan Cron is a bestselling author, Enneagram teacher, nationally recognized speaker, psychotherapist, and Episcopal priest. His books include the novel Chasing Francis and spiritual memoir Jesus, My Father, the CIA, and Me. Ian draws on an array of disciplines—from psychology to the arts, Christian spirituality to theology—to help people enter more deeply into conversation with God and the mystery of their own lives.  Suzanne Stabile is an internationally recognized Enneagram Master. Suzanne has conducted over 500 Enneagram workshops over the past 25 years. She has spoken to College audiences  and churches and she teaches regularly in the Baylor Health Care System, in Dallas, Texas.Ian Cron and Suzanne Stabile are co-authors of The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery. Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Chris studied at Asbury University in Kentucky before moving to India where he was mentored by Mother Teresa for three years. While living in India, he helped launch South Asia's first pediatric AIDS care home--creating a safe haven for children impacted by the global pandemic. It was in the slums of Cambodia that Chris was introduced to the Enneagram. Since then, he has trained under Enneagram masters such as Father Richard Rohr, Russ Hudson, marion Gilbert and Helen Palmer. He teaches the Enneagram in workshops and retreats around the world and is an International Enneagram Association Accredited Professional.  In 2012 Chris and his spouse, Phileena, launched Gravity, a Center for Contemplative Activism. He speaks with John Shuck about his book, The Sacred Enneagram: Finding Your Unique Path to Spiritual Growth. Ian Cron and Suzanne Stabile 2:48 - 16:58Christopher Heueretz             16:58 - 53 

In today's episode of Pilgrim Podcast I speak with spiritual director, writer, and contemplative activist Ryan Kuja about approaching mission work through the lens of pilgrimage, the practice of contemplative activism, and how to engage some of the difficult conversations arising today with prayer and intention. Find show notes at asacredjourney.net/podcast. This episode is brought to you by Journey Guide, a step-by-step travel companion for your pilgrimage of a lifetime. Journey Guide is a multi-media travel resource infused with soul, including guides and writing prompts for each stage of the journey, worksheets and resources to go deeper, interviews with seasoned pilgrims, and more. Learn more about Journey Guide at asacredjourney.net.

Chris Heuertz joins me to talk about contemplative activism and community, including: The one thing church planters need to know when starting a community Why solitude, silence, and stillness are so critical for our world right now Why some people are surrounded by community but still so lonely Why some Christians are scared of contemplative practice What Christian organizations need to learn about handling transitions *Originally posted at theV3movement.org Chris Heuertz, along with his wife, Phileena, is a founding partner of Gravity, a center for contemplative activism based in Omaha, Nebraska that helps people “to do good better” by hosting a weekly prayer sit, leading contemplative retreats and pilgrimages, providing spiritual direction, and facilitating Enneagram consultations. Prior to starting Gravity, the Heuertzes started and served for 20 years with Word Made Flesh, a non-profit organization that extends love and care to the most vulnerable in some of the world’s poorest slums, red light areas, and places of intense human suffering. Chris is the author of Unexpected Gifts: Discovering the Way of Community, which explores how the challenges of community, such as betrayal, failure, and doubt, can actually become unexpected gifts.   SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and REVIEW The RePlacing Church Podcast on iTunes or listen on Google Play and Podbean.  Sign up for RePlacing Church updates at www.replacingchurch.org. Like on Facebook, Follow on Instagram.

Phileena and her husband Chris have spent their lives in social justice work, among the world's poor, helping to build the New Friar movement. For nearly 20 years they've built community among victims of human trafficking, survivors of HIV and AIDS, abandoned children, and child soldiers and war brides. Join us to hear what she's learned about doing social justice work, how she discovered contemplative prayer, and in the process found a new way of doing activism she now shares through her teaching at the Gravity Center for Contemplative Activism.