Podcasts about daily examen

Tara explores the significance of the Lenten season starting with Ash Wednesday. She encourages listeners to incorporate new spiritual practices like fasting, prayer, and giving, rather than just giving up something. Drawing from Isaiah 55, Sister Joan Chittister, and the 'Stop, Look, Go' gratitude technique, Tara discusses how Lent can be a transformative period. She also introduces a free Lenten guidebook and shares a litany for Transfiguration Sunday. Tara invites you to join her in this sacred, but never stuffy, Lenten adventure.Send Tara a Text MessageSupport the showRev. Tara Lamont Eastman is a pastor, podcaster and host of Holy Shenanigans since September of 2020. Eastman combines her love of ministry with her love of writing, music and visual arts. She is a graduate of Wartburg Theological Seminary's Theological Education for Emerging Ministry Program and the Youth and Theology Certificate Program at Princeton Seminary. She has served in various ministry and pastoral roles over the last thirty years in the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) and PCUSA (Presbyterian Church of America). She is the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Warren Pennsylvania. She has presented workshops on the topics of faith and creativity at the Wild Goose Festival. She is a trainer for Soul Shop Suicide Prevention for Church Communities.

With the Lenten season approaching—Ash Wednesday is next week—Jamie and Jeremy ponder preparation and prayer. The Daily Examen is one of many prayer practices to consider experimenting with and possibly implementing into our daily lives with hopes of connecting deeper to God. Intentional consideration of prayer practices is another way we can grow in our second half living.

Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick Conley to talk about making spiritual resolutions. (4:51)-Reflecting and Daily Examen (12:18)-Reasonable goal for year to come (18:45)-Ricardo-Resolve to not have as much hurt (25:25)-Exercising our will and obedience to God (36:54) Marie-God making changes in her life (38:28) Resolution should be clear (41:34) Casey-Joining Knights of Columbus (43:30)-Joseph-Focusing on Christ, not results

St. Gabriel Mission Circle has brought back the Rummage Sale! Join us as we discuss how we "Keep, Toss, Recycle" in our earthly & spiritual lives.  Daily Examen: https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/examen-prayer-card/?_gl=1%2A1btsccq%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2AMjQ5MjEyOTkyLjE3MTk2MDExMTY.%2A_ga_GPPPSJT7KX%2AMTcxOTYwMTExNi4xLjAuMTcxOTYwMTExNi4wLjAuMA..

Pastor Tom explores the importance of self-reflection and personal examination in living an authentic life. Drawing from biblical teachings and the practice of the Daily Examen, he guides listeners through three movements of reflection: the past, the present, and the future. Through powerful stories and scripture, Pastor Tom encourages listeners to seek God's presence, embrace forgiveness, and consider the invitations and challenges that lie ahead. This thought-provoking message invites people to examine their own lives and deepen their relationship with God.

On this last Sunday before we begin our Advent journey, we declare as a church, "Christ is King." Christ is King over all creation, and Christ is King over our hearts. Before we welcome him in the humility of a manger and in the innocence of an infant, we proclaim his power and authority. This day offers us an opportunity to reflect upon the ways our lives embody that declaration that Christ is, indeed, King. John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, did a daily inventory of 22 questions to ponder how he was living into Christ's power and presence in his life. Ignatius of Loyola gave us the spiritual discipline of the Daily Examen to consider the ways we are seeking and seeing God in our world. This final Sunday of our "Christian Year" offers an opportunity to reflect upon how our discipleship has embodied Christ's power and presence in our lives this last year, and the newness of Advent invites us to live with intention of how we can be more aware of Christ as King over our lives.

Today we explore the power of the prayer of examen to increase our awareness of God's presence and partner with Him in loving those around us.

Today we explore the power of the prayer of examen to increase our awareness of God's presence and partner with Him in loving those around us.

Today we explore the power of the prayer of examen to increase our awareness of God's presence and partner with Him in loving those around us.

Examination practices and rhythms such as “The Daily Examen”, prayer, fasting and journaling help us cultivate an awareness of God's all-encompassing love. Just as we ask God to search our own hearts through examination, so we ask God to show us other people's hearts, so we can encourage them in their journey.

Note From Steve: We are living in a day and age of distractions. We are bombarded with choices, options and desires. This podcast lays out the way to to cultivate peace and contentment. It's about practicing the daily Examen. This is an ancient practice developed by Ignatius of Loyola. He said this ONE spiritual practice would change your life for the good. It's true. My life has thoroughly changed by learning to incorporate this one spiritual practice. It's my final recommendation for the summer.   SHOW NOTES The art of reflecting on our day is almost a lost art in our busy and over-committed life. However, in this week's podcast, Steve explores an ancient spiritual exercise called The Daily Examen. In this podcast, Steve walks us through five easy steps used to reflect back upon our day, to see where God was in our midst that we might have missed because of our busyness, and to foster a heart of gratitude.   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST Five Steps to the Daily Examen Moment to Breathe: Matthew 11: 28-30 (MSG)   SUPPORT THE PODCAST We have two ways to make it easy for you: Use our Donation Page on our Website Donate using our new App   CONTACT US podcast@pottersinn.com INTERESTED IN MORE SOUL CARE RESOURCES? Check out our recommended reading, books on spiritual growth, and our soul care blog. Want to experience soul care in person? Learn more about our soul care intensives and retreats. 

Examination practices and rhythms such as “The Daily Examen”, prayer, fasting and journaling help us cultivate an awareness of God's all-encompassing love. Just as we ask God to search our own hearts through examination, so we ask God to show us other people's hearts, so we can encourage them in their journey.

#029 - If you're hoping to deepen your prayer life, then you need to listen to this interview with Kylie Hein! Kylie Hein is a mindset coach living out her God-given mission to bring souls to Christ through consistent and meaningful prayer practices. She helps women who want to do it all, reduce anxiety and develop a deeper trust in God by developing and implementing a Plan of Life, unique to their temperament and state in life. If you are looking for consistency in your personal prayer life, feel like you never have a spare second to yourself, and are always adding to your plate, then you're not going to want to miss this episode! The Daily Examen for Every Temperament is now available as a free download. You can grab it right here. Connect with Kylie here: Instagram: @kyliemhein Website: www.kyliemhein.com Email: info@kyliemhein Podcast: Persistence in Prayer This episode of the podcast is brought to you by my all-new 5-Day Summer Detox.A lot of people don't realize that our bodies store toxins in our fat cells to keep us safe. When our bodies deal with a constant barrage of toxic chemicals (like they do in our modern environment!) they have an ingenious way of safely wrapping the toxins in fat cells and storing them in our fat tissue so we can keep on living.It's just one of the fearful and wonderful ways that God has designed our bodies to work.And it's pretty great, right? Well...sort of. The problem is that if our body can't keep up with the demand to clear these toxins through normal detox pathways, then not only do we hold on to the extra fat, but we can feel really crummy too--like constantly feeling like we need a nap.  If you want to feel better, have more energy, and look great in your shorts this Summer, I'd love for you to check out my 5-Day Summer Detox.This whole-foods detox is a way to honor your body like the temple it is while helping you clear out excess toxins that may be making you exhausted and overweight. The Summer Detox is perfect for you if: You're eating well and exercising, but the scale isn't budging If you don't want to go to extremes to lose weightIf you're tired of hiding in your swimsuit cover-up  And if you want more energy to have fun with your family this summer You can find out more about the Summer 5-Day detox at: https://www.athrivingcatholic.com/summerdetoxThanks for listening! Check out my website or follow me on Facebook or Instagram for more great content about living a thriving Catholic life:www.athrivingcatholic.com www.facebook.com/athrivingcatholic www.instagram.com/athrivingcatholic

In Mark 12:28-31, Jesus is approached by a teacher of the law who asks Jesus which of all the commandments is the most important. Jesus answers him with this. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.' 31 The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.” In this devotional we will focus on verse 31, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself'. Much has been preached and written about loving one's neighbor, but less on loving oneself.  It's a very clear directive from scripture that we are to love ourselves and that love of neighbor is directly connected to love of self. In the Greek translation, the love of neighbor and the love of self are connected with a word which is like an equal sign. Love of neighbor equals love of self. We hear, “Take care” as people say good-bye to one another. Or a friend says to you when you are being hard on yourself, “Cut yourself some slack!” or “Give yourself a break!”, “Be easy on yourself” or “Don't be so hard on yourself”.  But what is true love of self? Is it merely self-care as we have come to know it from modern advertising? Is it indulging ourselves in the newest, shiniest thing, the novel experience, the new situation or person that promises to make us happy? We often look for love in the externals which is ultimately unfulfilling and affects the quality of our love of self and, therefore, our love of others.  In the past, psychology has offered us such terms as self-esteem and self-confidence to describe love of self. We deserve compassion just because we are human. We can learn self-compassion. It's a practice. So when we notice a mistake, a flaw or imperfection in ourselves, we offer ourselves kindness, not judgement. We are warm and understanding towards ourselves as we encounter our inevitable mistakes and failures. Next, we accept our human-ness and, therefore, the truth of our imperfection. We are just like other human beings. This reminder helps us feel less alone in our pain and suffering. And finally, being mindful of our negative thoughts and self-talk in a non-judgmental way is important so as not to be swept away by or over-identified with them. This practice of mindful self-compassion is beneficial by making us more resilient, less ruminative and better able to acknowledge our mistakes. It's also an effective motivator, much more so than being harsh and judgmental of ourselves. As we practice the Daily Examen this week, we will focus on self-compassion.Let's begin: ·       Place yourself in God's presence. Give thanks for God's great love for you. Take a moment to focus on the deep and limitless compassion that God has for you.·       Pray for the grace to understand how God is acting in your life. Grace to recognize where you feel God's compassion towards you. ·       Review your day — recall specific moments and your feelings at the time. As you reflect, recall when you were being hard on yourself, critical and judgmental. ·       Reflect on what you did, said, or thought in those instances.  Were you drawing closer to God, or further away? ·       Look toward tomorrow — think of how you might collaborate more effectively with Spirit. Support the showSupport us here:https://www.bpcusa.org/financial-ministry/ BPC Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/BrentwoodPresbyterianChurch

This week, we tackle the challenge of holding on and letting go.  Ecclesiastes 3:1, 6b (MSG)There's an opportune time to do things, a right time for everything on the earth … A right time to hold on and another to let go.” Ecclesiastes 3:1, 6b (MSG) Deuteronomy 30:15, 16a NIV“See, I have placed before you today life and happiness, and death and adversity, in that I am commanding you today to love the Lord your God, to walk in His ways and to keep His commandments, His statutes, and His judgments, so that you may live… Deuteronomy 30:15, 16a NIV“Life is a balance of holding on and letting go”. Finding that balance is a lifelong challenge.  Another phrase you have probably heard and possibly repeated to yourself or others is, “Let go and let God.” Letting go is, however, easier said than done! It's easier to hold on, whether it's to an unfulfilled dream, a long held grudge, hurt feelings, rejection, trauma, old beliefs, old ways of living, outgrown behaviors, long held attitudes that no longer serve us, relationships we have outgrown or are toxic. What we hold onto and the associated feelings are obstacles to our mental, physical and spiritual well-being. They may have served us well in the past, when as children we were dependent on others for our survival and had to adapt. As young adults we work to create and develop our lives according to the norms of family and society. As Christians, we are called to discern what is offering us “life” and what is offering us “death” in these times and at this age and stage of our lives.We often want to avoid it as too challenging, too scary, too hard, too disruptive. It will require too much of us, our time, effort, resources, etc.  Or, if we're really honest with ourselves, we may like holding on. It somehow feels “good” to hold onto it, whatever it is. We kid ourselves into believing that holding on really isn't that bad for us. Or, we'll deal with it later. We must be easy on ourselves as we seek change. Letting go, then, can bring us face to face with the issue of forgiveness. Forgiveness requires a lot of us.  It's a process that takes time, patience and love. Forgiveness is a deliberate and intentional choice. It's an act of the will and takes commitment. It requires a change of attitude; a reframing of the situation, an acceptance of what is and knowing that forgiveness is not about forgetting. It takes great faith, believing that God will empower us to forgive. To raise our awareness of letting go and holding on, we turn to our Lenten spiritual practice of the Daily Examen. Place yourself in God's presence. Give thanks for God's great love for you. Pray for the grace to understand how God is acting in your life. Review your day — recall specific moments and your feelings at the time. Reflect on what you did, said, or thought in those instances. Were you drawing closer to God, or further away? TLook toward tomorrow — think of how you might collaborate more effectively with Spirit. Be specific.  Conclude with The Lord's Prayer or a prayer of your own.Podcast reference/referral on "Letting Go"https://katebowler.com/podcasts/richard-rohr-learning-to-hold-on-learning-to-let-go/Support the showSupport us here:https://www.bpcusa.org/financial-ministry/ BPC Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/BrentwoodPresbyterianChurch

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Are you trying to fit an entire day's worth of tasks in before your head hits the pillow? If so, listen up, because in this episode Emily will walk you through a simple process to put your life in right order so that you get the most important things done while not losing sight of your relationships.  Simplify, consolidate, delegate, delete. Book a free Consult Call with Emily right now to get help with what's keeping you overwhelmed in your life, why it's feeling hard to simplify or delegate, and how to reconnect with the most important people in your life. Book your Consult here. Free resources for Moms to help put your life in right order: Daily Examen for Homeschool Mothers Litany for Mothers

Weekly Lenten Devotional Ash Wednesday 2023 You may wish to light a candle as you begin this Ash Wednesday reflection. May its light illumine your Lenten days.  Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts. Ps. 139:23“. . .we come from dust and return to dust” is a paraphrase of the familiar Ash Wednesday pronouncement from Ecclesiastes 3:20 as we receive the imposition of the ashes on our foreheads. Socrates is credited with saying “The unexamined life is not worth living”.  So what we do with the “in between” time of dust to dust is important. Lent calls us to reflection and self-examination; to give some thought and prayer to our “in between” life. We take up the Inward Journey in order to continue the Outward Journey with renewed energy and insight. Doing Lent in this way may not be easy or appealing, but it is healthy both spiritually and psychologically. Undertaking this work together is helpful and supportive. Therefore, the church, locally and globally, embarks on the Lenten journey at the same time. We are not alone in this deep work and Spirit is with us throughout. Each week we will reflect on a topic, explore it and be as honest as possible with ourselves and God. We will use a practice known as the Daily Examen originated by St. Ignatius Loyola as the lens through which we will explore our experience of the week's topic. Below is a version of the Examen. This link https://www.xavier.edu/jesuitresource/jesuit-a-z/terms-e/daily-examen offers a more detailed version. The Examen is practiced as a prayerful review of your day and is best done in the evening. Before each practice time, take a moment to settle into your body, relax and take three deep breaths allowing each exhale to be longer than each inhale. Below is the 5 step process.·       Place yourself in God's presence. Give thanks for God's great love for you. ·       Pray for the grace to understand how God is acting in your life. ·       Review your day — recall specific moments and your feelings at the time.·       Reflect on what you did, said, or thought in those instances. Were you drawing closer to God, or further away? ·       Look toward tomorrow — think of how you might collaborate more effectively with Spirit. Be specific. Conclude with The Lord's Prayer or a prayer of your own. “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts.” In Richard Foster's book, Prayers from the Heart, he offers this prayer in response to the scripture.  “God, I pray these words of the psalmist with great hesitation. They lay things so bare. They allow no room for negotiation or compromise. I fear the scrutiny. I dread the probe. I resist the intrusion. I know that you are all love and so I am entering nothing more than your scrutiny of love. And yet . . . No! I refuse to allow my fear to keep me from your love.”May it be so.Mary GarbesiDirector of Congregational CareSupport the showSupport us here:https://www.bpcusa.org/financial-ministry/ BPC Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/BrentwoodPresbyterianChurch

Lent is here and many Catholic moms are tempted give up everything! Sugar! Social media! Video Games! TV! Oh wait, not all of those are ours to give up. We set ourselves up for failure by either setting our sights too high or even too low. And we aren't discerning what will make the most spiritual impact AND be doable for us, in the season we are currently in. In today's episode I give you a couple of simple questions to help you discern what you should do or give up for Lent. I also tell you what three things you really need for a healthy Lenten practice and HOW to do them so you can get the most out of Lent this year and make the longest lasting progress on your spiritual journey.  Download the free Daily Examen for Homeschool Mothers here Book a free Consult Call with Emily here. 

“Does God love boys more than girls?” This was the question that got it all started and sent Mariko Clark on a mission to create a more inclusive children’s story Bible. The Book of Belonging - which is still being written! - doesn’t change the Bible but it does contain more female-centric stories, a brown Jesus and representation of people with all range of skin tones, ability, body shape and size. Written with mystery, wonder and mindfulness, The Book of Belonging leans less on morality lessons and more on helping kids understand their identity in Christ. This episode is for any and everyone whose life includes a child they love so share this with parents, grandparents, educators, kids’ ministry volunteers and pastors! LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: The Book of Belonging Sample chapter from The Book of Belonging Join the Waitlist Rachel Eleanor’s work The practice of Daily Examen ———— SCRIPTURES TO EXPLORE: Jesus Fishing for Men: Matthew 4 Sarah and Hagar: Genesis 16 ———— HANG OUT WITH US: Mariko on IG: @marikoclark Kristin on IG: @kristinmockleryoung Kristin on TikTok: @kristinmockleryoung Kristin on FB: @turningthegem #becomingchurchpodcast

In the last episode, we talked about the importance of being where you are. And I heard from a few listeners wondering how to do that. While there is rarely a one-size-fits-all solution, today I'm offering a spiritual practice that has proven to be helpful {for me} as we seek to be more aware of God's presence and, in turn, more fully present ourselves. Today, we are considering the Daily Examen and how looking back can help us move forward with a posture that is more aware of and attune to the movement of the Spirit. Listen in. remind{h}er 81: Be Where You Are Sarah Bessey on Instagram A Simple, Life-Changing Prayer by Jim Manney Ignatiun Spirituality Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius www.remindherpodcast.com 

This week in the way of Jesus, Pastor Banning invites us to the practice of Praying the Daily Examen. Let us enter into this practice, together, as we live the way of Jesus. Show Notes: Sermon: https://youtu.be/yMvJn0semoI For more information about the 8th Street church, visit www.8thstreetchurch.org Contact: life@8thstreetchurch.org Podcast Website: anchor.fm/thisweekinthewayofjesus "Living the Way of Jesus" by Michaele LaVigne: https://www.amazon.com/Living-Way-Jesus-Practicing-Christian/dp/0834138360 Music: "The Kingdom is Coming" by The Porter's Gate "Teach Us Your Ways" by The Porter's Gate CCLI Streaming License: #20130645 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisweekinthewayofjesus/message

In this episode of The Ferment, Adam chats with Dan Wilt about growing up as a descendant of coal miners in a small town, the profound way in which hymns drew him as a child, and his experience of waking up to Holy moments and spaces. Dan talks about the moment he learned songs are a place of healing and ministry of the Lord, the spiritual grounding and transformation he experiences through practicing a Daily Examen, and how writing prayers recently brought him through a dark season. Finally, Dan leaves us with a powerful word about cultivating a secret life of worship to the Lord. Dan Wilt a long-time Vineyard worship leader, songwriter, teacher, and encourager of heartful worship, who believes that songs are a place we go to meet with God. He is the co-author of Sheltering Mercy: Prayers Inspired by the Psalms (Psalms 1-75) and Endless Grace: Prayers Inspired by the Psalms (Psalms 76-150) with Brazos Press. Dan is stirred by the sound of the saints worshipping—in circles and in cathedrals, in living rooms and in hospital rooms, in nature and in church halls—wherever hearts are opening to Jesus. Serving in Vineyard, Anglican, and Wesleyan streams, Dan has a heart to fan into flame the fires of worship, and the spiritual lives of creative leaders, in both contemporary and liturgical environments. He teaches in conferences, university settings, seminaries, and churches around the world on worship, theology and the arts, and spiritual formation. You can connect with Dan through his email list at DanWilt.com. He lives with his wife Anita outside of Nashville, TN, and they have three grown children.   Show Notes:  Thrive worship leader training  Promo code: Ferment15 VSOW.Org   Dan is the co-author of the new prayer books, Sheltering Mercy: Prayers Inspired by the Psalms (Ps. 1-75), and Endless Grace: Prayers Inspired by the Psalms (Ps. 76-150, Jan. 2023 release) with Ryan Whitaker Smith (Brazos Press). You can get the books for your own devotional experience or for your group at PrayWithThePsalms.com.   I Will Lift My Hands by Dan Wilt https://bit.ly/3DKyVeX   Youth With a Mission https://ywam.org   St. Ignatius: Daily Examen https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-prayer/the-examen/  

Host: Steve Macchia “In order for us to be watchful and waiting, we need to be patient.” – Steve Macchia Noticing God in everything is what fosters a discerning life in Christ. Within the realm of reflection is the ancient practice of Examen. Created initially by St. Ignatius in the 16th Century, it's found new life in the modern spiritual formation movement. Here Steve Macchia unpacks the discipline by walking through the five big areas of Examen: Aware of God's promised presence Review the day with gratitude (what gifts did you receive?) Pay attention to our emotions about the day Pray into one feature of the day that you are highlighting in your reflection Look toward tomorrow with prayerful anticipation and perhaps even a particular action  He also introduces a handful of additional questions for individual or group reflection.  Downloadable Resources: Touchpoint: Daily Examen Examen Questions for Personal and Group Reflection

The Daily Examen is an ancient prayer practice that helps us to explore our feelings with the help of the Holy Spirit, so we can become antifragile and free.

SHOW NOTES The art of reflecting on our day is almost a lost art in our busy and over-committed life. However, in this week's podcast, Steve explores an ancient spiritual exercise called The Daily Examen. In this podcast, Steve walks us through five easy steps used to reflect back upon our day, to see where God was in our midst that we might have missed because of our busyness, and to foster a heart of gratitude. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST Five Steps to the Daily Examen Moment to Breathe: Matthew 11: 28-30 (MSG)   SEND US YOUR FEEDBACK! Leave a comment below or send our team a message at podcast@pottersinn.com   INTERESTED IN MORE SOUL CARE RESOURCES? Check out our recommended reading, books on spiritual growth, and our soul care blog. Want to experience soul care in person? Learn more about our soul care intensives and retreats. 

Examen: Transition: I become aware of the love with which God looks upon me as I begin this examen. Step One: Gratitude. I note the gifts that God's love has given me this day, and I give thanks to God for them. Step Two: Petition. I ask God for an insight and a strength that will make this examen a work of grace, fruitful beyond my human capacity alone. Step Three: Review. With my God, I review the day. I look for the stirrings in my heart and the thoughts that God has given me this day. I look also for those that have not been of God. I review my choices in response to both, and throughout the day in general. Step Four: Forgiveness. I ask for the healing touch of the forgiving God who, with love and respect for me, removes my heart's burdens. Step Five: Renewal. I look to the following day and, with God, plan concretely how to live it in accord with God's loving desire for my life. Transition: Aware of God's presence with me, I prayerfully conclude the examen.

When you get to the end of a long day, it's important to look back and ask yourself an important question - where was God? If you haven't been able to find Him lately, or if you're not asking that question regularly, then it may be a good time to take a step back and check your compass. And if you find yourself needing some direction, we know just the Deacon you should be speaking to! Deacon Rick Vogel is one of our many excellent Deacons at St. Anthony, and he joins Nate on the podcast to talk about his journey into his vocation, important steps about how to tell what's "from God" and what isn't, as well as provide a great walkthrough of prayer exercises such as Lectio Divina and a Daily Examen! Tune in to gain great insight into improving your prayer life, as well as hear why he believes spiritual direction is such an invaluable tool for Catholics. Listen now! Special Guest: Deacon Rick Vogel.

This week in the way of Jesus, and here in the 4th week of Lent, Pastor Chris invites us to the practice of the Daily Examen. Our Scripture text for this Sunday comes out of Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Let us enter into this practice, together, as we live the way of Jesus. Show Notes: Sermon from 3/27: https://youtu.be/Pu2Vnv0oG7g For more information about the 8th Street church, visit www.8thstreetchurch.org Contact: life@8thstreetchurch.org Podcast Website: anchor.fm/thisweekinthewayofjesus "Living the Way of Jesus" by Michaele LaVigne: https://www.amazon.com/Living-Way-Jesus-Practicing-Christian/dp/0834138360 Music: "Forgiven" by Josh Garrels & Josh White CCLI Streaming License: #20130645 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisweekinthewayofjesus/message

This week in the way of Jesus, and here in the 3rd week of Lent, Pastor Hope invites us to the practice of the Daily Examen. Our Scripture text for this Sunday comes out of Luke 13:1-9 Let us enter into this practice, together, as we live the way of Jesus. Show Notes: Sermon from 3/20: https://youtu.be/mwOvSpGkx1w For more information about the 8th Street church, visit www.8thstreetchurch.org Contact: life@8thstreetchurch.org Podcast Website: anchor.fm/thisweekinthewayofjesus "Living the Way of Jesus" by Michaele LaVigne: https://www.amazon.com/Living-Way-Jesus-Practicing-Christian/dp/0834138360 "Sacred Rhythms" by Ruth Haley Barton Music: "Psalm 63" by Shane & Shane CCLI Streaming License: #20130645 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisweekinthewayofjesus/message

This week in the way of Jesus, and here in the 1st week of Christmas, Pastor Chris invites us to the practice of the Daily Examen. Our Scripture text for this Sunday, comes out of Luke . Let us enter into this practice, together, as we live the way of Jesus. Show Notes: Sermon from 12/26: https://youtu.be/OoDhe-9QiS0 For more information about the 8th Street church, visit www.8thstreetchurch.org Contact: life@8thstreetchurch.org Podcast Website: anchor.fm/thisweekinthewayofjesus "Living the Way of Jesus" by Michaele LaVigne: https://www.amazon.com/Living-Way-Jesus-Practicing-Christian/dp/0834138360 Music: "God With Us" by All Sons & Daughters CCLI Streaming License: #20130645 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisweekinthewayofjesus/message

On our Advent journey, the unforeseeable future comes to us as a chance for something new, for a birth, for the expectation, the hope, the possibility for transformation. Taking time to rest in the darkness helps us to see where God's light is leading us forward. How can you be a light to lead others out of darkness?

God speaks hope to the weary, the burnt out, and the hopeless. Heartbreaking poverty co-exists with inconceivable wealth; this is a sign of individualism and self-obsession. How can you expand your capacity to be a light bringing hope to someone in need today?

Hope shows us there is always a way out, that we can always redirect our steps, that we can always do something to solve our problems. How can you let go of despair and embrace living in hope?

Mary's full surrender to God was made flesh. Through our surrender God continues to take flesh acting with us, in us, and through us. We are a work in progress. What challenges might God be calling you to do in the coming year to imitate God's loving concern for others?

Mary's full surrender to God was made flesh. Through our surrender God continues to take flesh acting with us, in us, and through us. We are a work in progress. What challenges might God be calling you to do in the coming year to imitate God's loving concern for others?

When the baby leapt in Elizabeth's womb, she cried out in a loud voice and became a prophet. Her joy was overflowing at the connection of her cousin carrying the Messiah. Reconnect to the hope of God-with-us. How can you put aside your interests to make more room for others, especially those in need at this time?

Hello and welcome to Listening for God. I'm glad you are here. Find a comfortable space where you will not be disturbed. Close your eyes and begin to breathe deeply, taking a moment to set aside any distractions. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you things from the past day the people you met, the work you did, and the conversations you had. Pay attention to any strong feelings or emotions, both positive and negative, as we reflect.

Before we leave the wilderness, let us make some resolutions about our spiritual lives. Living a life that is open, unrestrained, and free, ready to receive whatever comes. With God at your side, will you stay open to what you can neither control nor foresee; the possibility of something new?

In the wilderness we can see the beauty of creation. We have not lived as good stewards of our common home. God's redeeming presence is itching to break into our hearts to re-create the world as God intended. How can you work together for the common good of our common earth?

As Christmas approaches, some people dread the loneliness, or suffering the pain of broken relationships brings. The distance from loved ones is intensified by viewing the joyful companionship and family gatherings of those around them. How can you help meet this challenge of great hospitality with those around you?

God will surely come to you today, as God does every day, in the smile of a stranger, the giggle of a child, or the opening of a door. Recall a time in which God's mystery was revealed to you in a flash, a moment of insight, awareness, or illumination. How can you be a glimmer of joy to those around you?

As we continue to do the work needed in the wilderness, we become aware of our own clutter of self-concerns and materialism that can suffocate our practical love for our sisters and brothers. The person we want to become sometimes doesn't match who we are becoming. How can resting in joy help you to live a more purposeful life?

John the Baptist asks us to be sensitive to the wilderness of poverty around and among us. Responding by clothing the needy and sharing food with the hungry. We have become consumers of things, people, religion, and life. How can you restore your gratitude for the many gifts you have been given to make sure there is enough for everyone?

We who live in the mainstream are often blind to the sacred dignity of those on the margins. We carelessly apply labels, stereotypes, and expectations that diminish others. Emmanuel comes to us in the most unlikely circumstances and defies all of our tidy expectations. How can you lift up those feeling pain and loneliness and restore the joy of God-with-us?

John cried out “Prepare the way of the Lord.” Our conversion of heart looks to the future commitment and not merely to regret for the past. We focus on preparing a way for God to come into our hearts by intentionally seeking God's presence already at work in our thoughts, prayers, and actions. How can you be a gentle herald of this good news?

This episode features a contemplative prayer practice known as the "daily examen." Written by Vernée Wilkinson and Ted Wueste, and led by Rev. Mary Amendolia Gardner, "The Daily Examen for Living as an Anti-Racist Person" is published in the Contemplative Practice section of our Summer issue. This guided meditation lasts 10-15 minutes, with silences between steps. It is best listened to in a quiet place, perhaps with a journal to record your thoughts. Vernée Wilkinson is a spiritual director and nonprofit communications consultant. Dr. Ted Wueste has served in ministry for almost 30 years, with 22 of those years in pastoral ministry. Rev. Mary Amendolia Gardner is an ordained Anglican priest and spiritual director with Coracle and is currently pursuing a DMin at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC, in Curating Community through the Arts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vita-poetica/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vita-poetica/support

This episode sets the stage for our Summer of Reset's deep dive into the nine tools of "Stronger Every Day: 9 Tools for an Emotionally Healthy You." Janell introduces and offers the audio meditation, "A Daily Practice," shaped after St. Ignatius's "A Daily Examen." Receive renewed vitality and experience the lavish love and grace of God. This one daily rhythm, when practiced regularly, helps us "reset" and reconnect to the deepest, truest part of ourselves and in doing so, triumph over any trauma we've faced in our lives.

Today we're talking with Don Follis about his work supporting pastors and preventing ministry burnout. Kelly and Don also explore how to live mindfully, understanding the natural rhythms of life, the real self-care you need, and the Daily Examen. The Daily Examen is a technique of prayerful reflection on the events of the day in order to detect the presence of the Divine in each moment and interaction described by Ignatius Loyola in his Spiritual Exercises.  The Examen is an ancient practice that can help us see God's hand at work in our whole experience. Don walks us through the way he prays, the benefits of quiet time, and awareness. MEET DON You may know Don Follis from his regular columns in the News Gazette about faith and religion. But you may not know that he's a graduate of the University of Illinois. He served as a campus pastor for more than 20 years, then transitioned into administrative work with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and pastoral care at Vineyard Church in Urbana. Since 2011, he's directed a small nonprofit called Pastor-to-Pastor Initiatives, supporting pastors, church leaders and congregations through counseling, mentoring, coaching, and spiritual direction. He has open and honest talks about all the “behind-the-scenes” stuff involved with being a human in a spiritual job and basically encourages pastoral leaders to stay the course. Over the years, Pastor-to-Pastor has served more than 200 pastors. He has offered classes on spiritual formation, marriage retreats for pastors and spouses with his wife Jennifer, seminars on emotional health for church staff, classes on grief, and retreats on silence and solitude. In 2019, Soul Care worked with Don to put on a seminar on how to better understand and incorporate the Enneagram in the life of the pastor and church. Learn more about Don and Pastor-to-Pastor Initiatives at donfollis.com. Feel free to email him at donfollis@gmail.com. You can follow Don on Facebook, Twitter (@donfollis), and Instagram (@dondfollis). RESOURCES  Eugene Peterson, The Message (modern wording Bible) https://messagebible.com/ 5 Steps of the Examen  Taking a Pause Learn more about The Examen and how to practice it at a Mini-Contemplative Prayer Retreat offered each week at Soul Care DID YOU ENJOY THIS EPISODE? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let us know. We value knowing what you think and this helps other east-central Illinois folks find the podcast as well. Sign up for the Soul Care Insider weekly email Follow Soul Ca

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