Podcasts about holy life

"If I can't say no to the Big Mac, or if I can't get my body to move intentionally, there's an element of self-mastery I don't possess. And so therefore I cannot give." ~ Chase CrouseWhat does John Paul II's Theology of the Body actually have to do with skipping the gym or ordering the Big Mac?Why might chasing your old "glory days" workout be the exact thing keeping you from getting healthier now?What's the real difference between comparing yourself to a fitness influencer and imitating a saint?In episode 107 of This Whole Life, Pat and Kenna Millea sit down with Chase Crouse, founder of Hypuro Fit, a Catholic fitness and nutrition coaching platform built to help people grow in strength, discipline, and virtue. Chase served as a missionary with Net Ministries before earning degrees in biblical theology, and he shares the exact moment reading John Paul II's Theology of the Body that changed how he saw exercise entirely: the realization that self-donation is impossible without self-mastery, and that gift of self to God and others requires a body and will that are actually trained to give.From there, the conversation moves into the practical side of that theology. Chase breaks down why so many people fail to build a fitness habit, either chasing an all-or-nothing intensity from their athlete days or never having built any tolerance for discomfort at all, and introduces the idea of minimal effective dosing, doing the least amount necessary to get real results rather than burning out on unsustainable extremes.Kenna and Chase also dig into the difference between comparison and imitation, why social media makes fitness advice feel like hard science when it's actually full of nuance, and how the Catholic tradition has always framed imitation, of Christ and the saints, as the true goal rather than something to feel shamed by. Chase closes with the one piece of practical wisdom he gives every client trying to build a healthier morning routine.This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered if caring about their physical health is a distraction from their spiritual life, or anyone looking for permission to start smaller than they think they need to.Chapters:(00:00) - Cold Open(00:30) - Welcome and Meet Chase Crouse(02:42) - High and Hard: Postpartum Health and a New Book Launch(17:08) - From Personal Training to Founding Hypuro Fit(18:36) - The Theology of the Body Lightbulb Moment(28:17) - Why Habits Are Hard and the Power of Minimal Effective Dosing(39:35) - Filtering Fitness Advice: Comparison vs Imitation on Social Media(53:33) - Sleep, Prayer, and a Final Challenge by ChoiceLinks and Resources:Chase Crouse and Hypuro Fit - https://www.hypurofit.org/Sanctify Your Day: A Structure to Live an Intentional, Healthy, and Holy Life - https://sophiainstitute.com/product/sanctify-your-day/The God of Endurance: A Practical Guide for Incorporating Exercise and Nutrition into Your Spiritual Journey - https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-god-of-endurance/Support the showThank you for listening, and a very special thank you to our community of supporters!Join our email list and never miss an episode or an eventVisit us online at thiswholelifepodcast.com, and send us an email with your thoughts, questions, or ideas.Follow us on Instagram & FacebookInterested in more faith-filled mental health resources? Check out the Martin Center for IntegrationMusic: "You're Not Alone" by Marie Miller. Used with permission.

What if the most compelling thing about your life isn't your personality, your success, or your platform,  but your holiness? In this message, Chris Barras digs into what Jesus actually meant when he called his followers to be "perfect," and why a life of mature, costly love might be the most countercultural thing you can do in 2026..Five Key Take-Aways:1. A Holy Life Forgives When It Would Be Easier to Hold a Grudge 2. A Holy Life Practices Integrity, Even When No One Is Watching3. A Holy Life Loves People Who Are Hard to Love 4. A Holy Life Stays Humble in a Culture Addicted to Self 5. A Holy Life Practices Sexual Integrity in a Sexually Broken WorldLearn more about New Life at http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.

What if the most compelling thing about your life isn't your personality, your success, or your platform,  but your holiness? In this message, Chris Barras digs into what Jesus actually meant when he called his followers to be "perfect," and why a life of mature, costly love might be the most countercultural thing you can do in 2026..Five Key Take-Aways:1. A Holy Life Forgives When It Would Be Easier to Hold a Grudge 2. A Holy Life Practices Integrity, Even When No One Is Watching3. A Holy Life Loves People Who Are Hard to Love 4. A Holy Life Stays Humble in a Culture Addicted to Self 5. A Holy Life Practices Sexual Integrity in a Sexually Broken WorldLearn more about New Life at http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.

Pastor John DePalma preaches from Titus 3:1-8.

Synopsis: Jesus fulfills the Law and the Prophets to make his kingdom people the salty light of the world, who obey the living Torah, Jesus Christ. Sermon Text: Matthew 5:13-20

Paul tells the Colossians to live a holy life. What does that even mean? Let's find out together as we read Colossians 3:1 – 4:1 and Luke 12:25-34.

What does it mean to truly shine for God?In this episode of God Is Not a Theory, Ken Fish is joined by physicist-turned-minister Putty Putman—along with Grant Pemberton and Kady Taylor—for a thoughtful conversation ahead of Orbis Ministries' Luminosity Conference.Together, they explore the biblical meaning of luminosity—what it means to reflect God's light in the world—and why consecration and holiness are essential for every believer. They discuss how science and faith complement one another, the dangers of building morality around self, and why this is a season to embrace spiritual disciplines with renewed intentionality. Whether you're preparing to attend Luminosity or simply longing to grow deeper in your walk with Christ, this conversation offers practical wisdom and fresh encouragement.In this episode:• What "luminosity" means—and why Jesus called us the light of the world• Why science and faith flow from the same source• Consecration as an act of the will; holiness as a lifestyle• The Old Testament picture of unclean, clean, and holy• Why "toddler morality" falls short of biblical holiness• Letting God—not self—define the center of our moral universe• The present grace for spiritual disciplines and an ordered life• Recognizing God's kairos moments and responding with faithRegister for Luminosity

Synopsis: Jesus is creating a new people, united in Him, under His authority. Over this new humanity He declares His blessing and gives promises. He is not describing works—He is describing attributes, characteristics of a kingdom people, not ones earned, but one graciously given. So today we are going to focus on the nature of a beatitude, the character of the blessed, and the rock upon which we are building our lives in the kingdom of our Lord. Sermon Text: Matthew 5:2-12

We live holy lives because of what God's Word commands, because of the cost of Christ's death. Broadcast #7132To help support this podcast, please visit walkwiththeking.org/donate and select "Podcast" from the dropdown menuA transcript of this broadcast is available on our website here. To hear more from Bob Cook, you can find Walk With The King on Facebook or Instagram.

Synopsis: When Jesus ascends the mountain, sits down, and opens his mouth, Matthew is not recording incidental staging — he is showing us the King of Israel assuming his throne, turning to his people, and declaring the constitution of his kingdom. Sermon Text: Matthew 5:1-2

God is the one that created a distinction between man and woman, and both are necessary to display that we are created in God's image.

The talk from our midweek service on the 24th June 2026.

June 23rd, 2026:  Looking Up with St John the Baptist;  Baptismal Duty to Speak Prophetically, Like John the Baptist;  The Baptist's Holy Life;  St John the Baptist's Bonfire 

We're in a series of messages around the theme of 'your holy calling' ......how our lives are to reflect who Jesus is in the grace He supplies for living this wonderful new life. Please note there is 6 minutes of ministry at the end of the message.

Holy Life - Leviticus 19:19-37 Wesley Burke

What if work was never the thing to survive on the way to your real life — but the very medium through which you offer yourself to God?In the finale of our "Get(ing) Out of Work" series we consider a few of the ancient, yet ever new, practices that the church has used to help God's people stay in step with the Spirit during the daily rhythms of work and rest, rest and work. Drawing on Irenaeus and Hans Urs von Balthasar, the message recovers an old picture of the human being: not merely shaped clay, body and soul, but body and soul and spirit together — the complete person, bearing not just the image but the likeness of God (Genesis 1:26). To be spiritual is "by definition to be moved by the Spirit of the Logos," Christ our Beginning, our Salvation, our End.This reframes work entirely. With Dorothy Sayers, work is "not primarily a thing one does to live, but the thing one lives to do… the medium in which one offers oneself to God." We do not offer our work to God; following Paul in Romans 12, we offer our whole selves — as a living sacrifice — through it. So we stop striving to get out of work the identity, prosperity, and purpose it was never meant to supply, and instead receive from it the life we're made for: the good work God "got ready for us to do" (Ephesians 2:10).Then the practical question: how? The answer is ancient and unglamorous — habits. As Annie Dillard wrote, "How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives… A schedule defends from chaos and whim. They are a net for catching days." Three habits to structure an ordinary day:Enter the day with the Lord's Prayer for Work — before the phone, before the lunches, perhaps before you're out of bed: "I give my whole self to you through the work you have given me this day."Recollect yourself midday with a centering prayer from Psalm 139 — breathing in, "I am…"; breathing out, "…still with you."Exit the day through the Examen — asking the Spirit where your work was out of step with Jesus, where it was in rhythm, and letting him lead you into rest.How we start matters. How we stay centered matters. And how we exit our labors into the rest of the night, made new, matters just as much.Reflection: Where was your work out of step with Jesus today, and where was it in rhythm with him?Scripture: Acts 2:1-3, 38-39 · Psalm 104:23-30 · Genesis 1:26 · Romans 12:1 · Ephesians 2:9-10 · 1 Thessalonians 5:23Voices/Quotes: Annie Dillard, The Writing Life · Dorothy Sayers · Tom Nelson, Work Matters · Irenaeus of Lyons · Hans Urs von BalthasarChrist City Church is a small faith family following Jesus together in east Dallas. We gather Sundays at 10:10 AM at 642 Brookhurst Dr., Dallas, TX 75218, in the chapel @ LHB.

In this video, I'm joined by Dr. Grace Hamman to discuss how Medieval Christians approached spiritual formation. We give special attention to their understanding of virtue and vice, exploring how that might help enrich our modern approaches to the Christian life. We also talk about how to read medieval theologians wisely, and what to do with some of the more extreme examples of piety that might make us uncomfortable today. Pre-order my novel, The Long Road to Holy Island: https://amzn.to/4sISAC9Get access to my book club, show notes, ad-free episodes and more:  https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicity Make a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicityBook a meeting: https://calendly.com/gospelsimplicity/meet-with-austinRead my writings: https://austinsuggs.substack.comGet the book: https://amzn.to/3RcUEowFollow Dr. Hamman on Substack: https://gracehamman.substack.com/Dr. Hamman's website: https://gracehamman.com/About the Guest: Grace Hamman, Ph.D. (Duke University) is a writer and independent scholar of late medieval poetry and contemplative writing. She is the author of Ask of Old Paths: Medieval Virtues and Vices for a Whole and Holy Life and Jesus through Medieval Eyes: Beholding Christ with the Artists, Mystics, and Theologians of the Middle Ages. Her work has been published by academic and popular outlets, including Plough Quarterly and The Journal of Medieval and Early Modern Studies. She lives near Denver, Colorado with her husband and three young children.Chapters00:00 The Overlooked Medieval Era05:07 Personal Journey into Medieval Studies09:54 Exploring Virtue in Medieval Literature15:47 Understanding Wholeness and Virtue20:49 The Interconnectedness of Virtues and Vices36:22 The Thin Picture of Christian Life38:45 Pairing Virtues and Vices42:30 The Richness of Abstinence and Gluttony47:21 Imagination in Christian Formation53:00 Navigating Historical Literature01:30:08 Gateway Texts to the Medieval PeriodSupport the show

Acts 10:10-16 - Chad Cronin

The Holy Life of Those with Hope

John continues his conversation with Garrett Maroon. In Part 1, Garrett shares his journey from a low-paying job to building a successful business, the struggles he faced in the early days, how his mindset changed, and why relationships became the core of everything he does today. In this episode, they talk about date night as a non‑negotiable, being truly present with your wife and kids, and much more. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Why John coaches men [03:24] - What to talk about on date night [05:09] - Loving your wife is the best gift to give your kids [05:33] - How Garrett and his wife work through feeling disconnected [09:26] - Why you should have regular dates with your kids too [10:20] - How Garrett's faith shapes everything in his life [14:57] - Garrett's definition of success [17:07] - The two lenses through which John views life [18:29] - #1 daily habit [19:06] - Traits of a great leader [20:00] - Experiences over things with kids [22:41] - How Garrett invests in his growth & marriage [25:34] - Creating memories with his family [31:25] - Best way to connect with Garrett [33:46] - Book recommendations [35:45] - Wrap-up NOTABLE QUOTES: "The best gift you can give your children is to love your wife well and show them what that looks like." "My clients can get another agent … but my four-year-old is not going to get a new daddy." "In business, you control things. You have to get things in order. But in marriage, it's about humility. I still want to lead and lead well, but it means asking, 'What are we doing? How do we do this together? What do you need from me? How can I be better?' And that's not easy." "You don't need to be silent about who you are and what you believe … it's not a backpack you take on and off if you truly believe what you believe." "The most important thing I'm going to do is not build a business … it's how I show up for my family." "Care doesn't come from how much something costs. It comes from showing up and being present." "With your kids, don't worry about the things you get them. Create opportunities for them to be with you as you're doing things, because that's what they'll hold on to forever, memories." "We misunderstand, as if our clients and consumers need us to spend a lot of money. What they're really lacking in this world is a genuine relationship with people." "We have no excuse not to be learning and growing." BOOKS MENTIONED: The Body Teaches the Soul: Ten Essential Habits to Form a Healthy and Holy Life by Justin Whitmel Earley (https://a.co/d/06pkT5ux) Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms by Justin Whitmel Earley (https://a.co/d/0iwZ49cl) The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact by Chip Heath and Dan Heath (https://a.co/d/03b2Eg6P) Everyone's a Theologian: An Introduction to Systematic Theology by R. C. Sproul (https://a.co/d/0iLD8aBv) Redeeming Money: How God Reveals and Reorients Our Hearts by Paul David Tripp (https://a.co/d/01gbiMuB) Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek (https://a.co/d/09jZthlL) The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber (https://a.co/d/0hbwrSc9) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.garrettmaroon.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-maroon-50b06135/ https://www.instagram.com/garrettmaroon/ https://www.facebook.com/gmaroon/ https://x.com/MaroonGarrett https://www.youtube.com/@faithfulagent The Faithful Agent Podcast - https://tinyurl.com/FaithfulRealEstateAgentPodcast The Balanced Breakthrough: Winning at Work Without Losing at Life (https://a.co/d/03rzNUkF) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen    X - https://x.com/johnhulen    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA    EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

John continues his conversation with Garrett Maroon. In Part 1, Garrett shares his journey from a low-paying job to building a successful business, the struggles he faced in the early days, how his mindset changed, and why relationships became the core of everything he does today. In this episode, they talk about date night as a non‑negotiable, being truly present with your wife and kids, and much more. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Why John coaches men [03:24] - What to talk about on date night [05:09] - Loving your wife is the best gift to give your kids [05:33] - How Garrett and his wife work through feeling disconnected [09:26] - Why you should have regular dates with your kids too [10:20] - How Garrett's faith shapes everything in his life [14:57] - Garrett's definition of success [17:07] - The two lenses through which John views life [18:29] - #1 daily habit [19:06] - Traits of a great leader [20:00] - Experiences over things with kids [22:41] - How Garrett invests in his growth & marriage [25:34] - Creating memories with his family [31:25] - Best way to connect with Garrett [33:46] - Book recommendations [35:45] - Wrap-up NOTABLE QUOTES: "The best gift you can give your children is to love your wife well and show them what that looks like." "My clients can get another agent … but my four-year-old is not going to get a new daddy." "In business, you control things. You have to get things in order. But in marriage, it's about humility. I still want to lead and lead well, but it means asking, 'What are we doing? How do we do this together? What do you need from me? How can I be better?' And that's not easy." "You don't need to be silent about who you are and what you believe … it's not a backpack you take on and off if you truly believe what you believe." "The most important thing I'm going to do is not build a business … it's how I show up for my family." "Care doesn't come from how much something costs. It comes from showing up and being present." "With your kids, don't worry about the things you get them. Create opportunities for them to be with you as you're doing things, because that's what they'll hold on to forever, memories." "We misunderstand, as if our clients and consumers need us to spend a lot of money. What they're really lacking in this world is a genuine relationship with people." "We have no excuse not to be learning and growing." BOOKS MENTIONED: The Body Teaches the Soul: Ten Essential Habits to Form a Healthy and Holy Life by Justin Whitmel Earley (https://a.co/d/06pkT5ux) Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms by Justin Whitmel Earley (https://a.co/d/0iwZ49cl) The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact by Chip Heath and Dan Heath (https://a.co/d/03b2Eg6P) Everyone's a Theologian: An Introduction to Systematic Theology by R. C. Sproul (https://a.co/d/0iLD8aBv) Redeeming Money: How God Reveals and Reorients Our Hearts by Paul David Tripp (https://a.co/d/01gbiMuB) Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek (https://a.co/d/09jZthlL) The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber (https://a.co/d/0hbwrSc9) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.garrettmaroon.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-maroon-50b06135/ https://www.instagram.com/garrettmaroon/ https://www.facebook.com/gmaroon/ https://x.com/MaroonGarrett https://www.youtube.com/@faithfulagent The Faithful Agent Podcast - https://tinyurl.com/FaithfulRealEstateAgentPodcast The Balanced Breakthrough: Winning at Work Without Losing at Life (https://a.co/d/03rzNUkF) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen    X - https://x.com/johnhulen    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA    EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

The Race We Are Meant to Finish: Holy Habits for a Holy Life

The Race We Are Meant to Finish: Holy Habits for a Holy Life

What does it truly mean to live a holy life?In this episode of Leadership TKO, Dr. Lakeisha McKnight teaches on biblical holiness using Luke 1:75, Romans 1:4, and 1 Thessalonians 4:7. Holiness is often misunderstood as legalism or perfectionism, but Scripture reveals something deeper.This teaching explores what it means to be set apart for God, how holiness flows from identity, and what practical holiness looks like in everyday life. If you've ever struggled to understand the call to holiness or wondered how it applies to modern believers, this episode provides biblical clarity and encouragement.Connect with Dr. Lakeisha McKnight for wellness resources and weekly inspiration:www.lakeishamcknight.com/wellnessJoin the Kingdom Women Fitness & Wellness Inner Circle on Facebook:facebook.com/groups/kingdomwellnessinnercircleLeadership TKO: Empowering Kingdom Women to grow in wellness, leadership, and lifestyle transformation from the inside out.

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Psalm 27:1-6, Leviticus 1:1-3:17, Mark 9:33-10:12. You are holy to the extent that your life is devoted to him and your actions reflect his character Holiness and *wholeness* are closely related, and God wants the *whole* of your life

Psalm 27:1,4,5, Leviticus 1:1-4, Mark 9:35-50,10:2-9. You are holy to the extent that your life is devoted to him and your actions reflect his character Holiness and *wholeness* are closely related, and God wants the *whole* of your life

Psalm 27:1-5, Leviticus 1:1-4, Mark 9:35–50,10:1-9. You are holy to the extent that your life is devoted to him and your actions reflect his character Holiness and *wholeness* are closely related, and God wants the *whole* of your life

In a world that constantly pulls us away from God, how can we stay faithful, focused, and spiritually strong? From 1 Peter 1:13–16, we’ll discover how God equips us to profoundly live a holy life set apart for Him.

Ajahn Dhammasiha talks about the importance of 'Admirable Friendship' for our spiritual progress. 'Kaḷyāṇa Mittatā' can be translated as 'Beautiful Friendship', 'Noble Friendship' or 'Good Spiritual Friendship'. It means a friend who causes our wholesome qualities like virtue, generosity, kindness and wisdom to increase when we associate with them, because they have developed these qualities themselves. Such a friend in a 'Kaḷyāṇa Mitta'. The opposite, a bad friend that causes us to get more angry, stingy and deluded, is called a 'Pāpa Mitta'. Bad Friendship is 'Pāpa Mittatā'. Underlining the crucial importance of good friendship for our Dhamma practice, the Buddha once famously said to Venerable Ānanda: "Having good spiritual friends is 100% of the holy life" (Saṃyutta Nikāya/Connected Discourses 45.2)Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage:⁠⁠⁠https://www.dhammagiri.net/news⁠⁠⁠Our email Newsletter:⁠⁠⁠https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter⁠⁠⁠Latest Photos⁠⁠⁠https://latest-pics.dhammagiri.net⁠⁠⁠Our Youtube Channel:⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/⁠⁠⁠@dhammatalksatdhammagiri8724#buddhism #friendship #goodfriends #buddhistwisdom #dhammatalk #dhamma

Episode 102 It was so good to have my friend Justin Earley back on the show today! If you missed the last episode with Justin and Brook Mosser, hosts of the Intentional Fatherhood podcast, you can listen to it here. It is a fun one and you don't want to miss it.In episode 102, Justin and I dive into his newest book, The Body Teaches the Soul: Ten Essential Habits to Form a Healthy and Holy Life. I loved reading Justin's book. As you can imagine, that made it hard to narrow down what parts of the book to focus on. But ultimately, I asked Justin if we could focus on the chapters of his book that covered 3 specific topics: breath, exercise and sex. It was such a good conversation! I walked away learning so much and I know you will too.As always, please share this episode and if you've never left a review of the podcast, do that today too! I'd be so grateful. And if you haven't yet picked up your copy of It's Time To Talk to Your Kids About Porn, consider this your weekly reminder to do so. You can find your copy here. 2026 is your year to have these conversations with your kids! Thanks for listening friends. I can't wait to see you next week!Resources mentioned in this podcast:Find Justin's website hereFind Justin on Instagram hereFind Justin's book hereFind the Intentional Fatherhood podcast hereFind tickets to the Intentional Fatherhood retreat hereFind info about Greta's Women's Walking Retreat in the Cotswolds hereThe Greta Eskridge Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Bishop Myron Powell

What does following Jesus really look like and how do we actually live a holy life? In this message wrapping up this series, Pastor Sawyer walkers the four practical steps of living the holy life!

What does following Jesus really look like and how do we actually live a holy life? In this message wrapping up this series, Pastor Sawyer walkers the four practical steps of living the holy life!

What does following Jesus really look like and how do we actually live a holy life? In this message wrapping up this series, Pastor Sawyer walkers the four practical steps of living the holy life!

What does following Jesus really look like and how do we actually live a holy life? In this message wrapping up this series, Pastor Sawyer walkers the four practical steps of living the holy life!

Make some hot chocolate, fill up your glass with egg nog, curl up by the fire and check out the most recent Shades Cinema (XMAS EDITION) where we discuss the beloved 1965 animated television special, A Charlie Brown Christmas! And we are joined by a very special guest, SVCC member Kenny McCanse! JM's Album Of The Week: Vince Guaraldi Trio - A Charlie Brown Christmas Bradford's Book Club: The Body Teaches the Soul: Ten Essential Habits to Form a Healthy and Holy Life

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(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) This talk explores how spiritual friendship encompasses the entirety of Buddhist practice, examining how we become intimate with ourselves, others, and the world through connection and accompaniment. Drawing on suttas, poetry, and personal stories, it reveals how talking about the dharma, offering presence to one another, and cultivating tenderness through difficulty are essential paths to awakening.

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Grace Hamman, who is an independent scholar of late medieval poetry and contemplative writing, and is the author of Jesus through Medieval Eyes as well as the book that we're discussing in this episode, Ask of Old Paths: Medieval Virtues and Vices for a Whole and Holy Life (published by Zondervan). Over the course of our conversation, we talk about the medieval understanding of virtues and vices, how they were categorized, and how they influenced medieval moral reasoning, and we learn how there's a lot that we could learn from Christians back then for our lives today. Team members on the episode from The Two Cities include: Rev. Dr. Josh Carroll and Dr. John Anthony Dunne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Grace Hamman is a writer and independent scholar of late medieval poetry and contemplative writing. Her work has been published by academic and popular outlets, including Plough Quarterly and The Journal of Medieval and Early Modern Studies. Her new book is Ask of Old Paths: Medieval Virtues and Vices for a Whole and Holy Life. In this episode, Grace and Jonathan Rogers talk about the virtues and vices, and the ways that virtues present differently in different people. They also talk about unicorns.Support the show: https://therabbitroom.givingfuel.com/memberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a South African pastor claimed that Christ would come for his church on September 23, TikTok became rapture obsessed. Mike Erre joins Skye and Kaitlyn to discuss our ongoing fixation with this bad theology, why people get caught up in rapture predictions, and how it damages the credibility of the faith. Kaitlyn talks to Medieval scholar, Grace Hamman, about her new book, “Asks of Old Paths.” Hamman says Medieval literature is rich in wisdom for modern Christians on how to define a good life, using the language of virtues and vices. Also this week—a secular writer examines the benefit of confession and repentance, which makes us wonder why so few Christians practice it. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/140119354/   0:00 - Show Starts   2:10 - Theme Song   2:32 - Sponsor - Brooklyn Bedding - Brooklyn Bedding is offering up to 25% off sitewide for our listeners! Go to https://www.brooklynbedding.com/HOLYPOST   3:39 - Sponsor - Poncho - If you've been looking for the perfect shirt—something breathable, fits great, feels even better, and stands out in a good way—give Poncho a try. Get $10 off your first order by using this link: https://www.ponchooutdoors.com/holypost   5:20 - The Rapture's a Tiktok trend?   12:52 - Why's The Rapture so Popular?   32:04 - Psychology and Repentance   41:00 - Self-Interest and Righteousness   54:22 - Sponsor - BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off your first month!   55:30 - Sponsor - Rooted Ministry - A gospel-centered conference this October for youth, children's, and family ministry! Check it out at https://rootedministry.com/conference/   56:26 - Interview   58:05 - Why is Medieval poetry relevant?   1:05:22 - Virtues and Vices   1:16:20 - What's a Vice We Misunderstand?   1:27:02 - End Credits   Links Mentioned in News Segment: Rapture Last Week! https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/jadegomez510/the-rapture-2025-tiktok   Psychological Value of Repentance https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/21/briefing/the-psychological-value-of-repentance.html   Other Resources: Ask of Old Paths: Medieval Virtues and Vices for a Whole and Holy Life by Grace Hamman: https://a.co/d/6WRgTtu Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop   The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.