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2 episodes with Lauren Winner
2 episodes with Lauren Winner
2 episodes with Lauren Winner
Give to The Living ChurchGift the Magazine for $9.95Welcome podcast listeners. Today we've got an episode that will lightly leap from Advent to Christmastide. We'll revisit four conversations we've had over the years: James K. A. Smith on time and ImmanuelNovelist H.C. Cross on boarding schools and world-buildingLauren Winner on books and readingAmy Peeler and Wes Hill on Mother MaryDr. James K.A. Smith is a public philosopher and editor in chief of IMAGE journal, and author of many well-known books including You Are What You Love and How to Inhabit Time.Heather Cross is the author of two novels, Wilberforce and Grievous.The Rev. Dr. Lauren Winner is associate professor of Christian spirituality at Duke Divinity School and the author of many books, including Girl Meets God, A Cheerful and Comfortable Faith, andCharacteristic Damage.The Rev. Dr. Wesley Hill and Dr. Amy Peeler are both associate professors of New Testament, Amy at Wheaton College and Wes at Western Theological Seminary.In two weeks, we're taking a break from the podcast (Merry Christmas). In 2024 we're rolling out conversations with Stanley Hauerwas and Ephraim Radner, a book chat with John Behr, an exploration of Jesus Through Medieval Eyes, a look at neurodivergence in the classical classroom, and much more. Give to The Living ChurchGift the Magazine for $9.95
Do you know the extent to which purity culture and abstinence-only education can infiltrate your life? We've got a promise for you: by the end of this episode, you'll have a deeper understanding of this complex and controversial topic. We're joined by special guests Jeremiah Gibson and Julia Pastema, hosts of the podcast and educational platform, Sexvangelicals. Together, we dissect and discuss the defining features of purity culture, strict gender norms, and the harmful impacts these ideologies have on relationships and sexuality.On our journey into purity culture, we also highlight its paradoxical effects. From the double bind faced by men taught to control their impulses while being encouraged to pursue sexual relationships, to the heightened risks and lack of sexual communication, we confront the harsh realities of this belief system. We reference the insightful book "Real Sex" by Lauren Winner, posing provocative questions about the so-called "slippery slope" of sexual activity.Wrapping up our discussion, we delve into the personal experiences of Jeremiah and Julia. They share their transformative journey from music ministry and therapy to becoming sex therapists, and how their beliefs in evangelical Christianity were challenged. They reveal a new understanding of consent, and we extend our support to those affected by purity culture. Join us as we emphasize the importance of comprehensive, inclusive education around relationships and sexuality. Listen in as we shed light on the broader impacts of purity culture, and how we as a society can move forward.Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexeddebunked@gmail.com
Lauren Winner examines several myths about sex that have been perpetuated in the American church and provides biblically-based responses to such misconceptions. Lauren Winner is an author, speaker, professor, and Episcopal priest. This FULLER curated series features lectures, speeches, and sermons from across Fuller's history, drawn from our archives in celebration of Fuller's 75th anniversary.
All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Atlanta is a vibrant, progressive community that welcomes all – wherever they may be on their spiritual journey. We are called to know, to love, and to serve God and our neighbors. In all that we do, we honor All Saints’ abiding commitment for justice and peace for all people in Atlanta and across the world. Visit us online at https://allsaintsatlanta.org
Sermon by Rev. Dr. Lauren Winner on 2/27/22
In this episode we discuss the readings for the first Sunday in Lent (Year C in the lectionary cycle): Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Psalm 91; Romans 10:4-13; Luke 4:1-13.Things we mentioned in the Podcast:-ACNA 2019 prayer book and Coverdale Psalter-Mepkin Abbey-Girl Meets God, by: Lauren Winner - in which she gives up books for Lent. (!!!)-1 John 2:16, wherein JOHN discusses the "lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and the pride of life."-Resources for Lent from Advent Anglican, including a downloadable primer on Lent, book recommendations, and household compline service. Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.
Renea McKenzie takes a look at two books providing thoughtful responses to being Christian and single.
A reality that the Church has to continue to grapple with is the way that it has inflicted damage upon individual lives in manners that are unfaithful to its calling. Such essential practices of Christianity, such as prayer and the Eucharist, are subject to being tainted by toxic intentions of participants. Responding to this reality can produce two extremes; ignorance and rejection of the Church's issues out of refusal to accept imperfection or an outright rejection of an institution that is perceived to be irredeemable. How can the Church come to terms with harm inflicted while also recognizing the beauty that remains within God's gifts of Christian practice?In this episode, Chris and Eddie are joined by Lauren F. Winner, an Episcopal priest, historian, and scholar of religion who teaches at Duke Divinity School. Lauren is the author of the book “The Dangers of Christian Practice: On Wayward Gifts, Characteristic Damage, and Sin.” In her work and in this conversation, Winner challenges the assumption that the church possesses a set of immaculate practices that will definitionally train Christians in virtue. She reflects on examples of history where practice failed to produce virtue and what should be learned as the Church pursues a more faithful future.Resources:Get to know Rev. Dr. Lauren Winner:https://divinity.duke.edu/faculty/lauren-winnerCheck out Rev. Dr. Winner's books on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Lauren-F.-Winner/e/B001K892MS%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
“Some days I am not sure if my faith is riddled with doubt, or whether, graciously, my doubt is riddled with faith. And yet I continue to live in a world the way a religious person lives in the world; I keep living in a world that I know to be enchanted, and not left alone. I doubt; I am uncertain; I am restless, prone to wander. And yet glimmers of holy keep interrupting my gaze.” -Lauren Winner, StillLet’s begin with a few what-ifs:What if this journey toward Jesus came with even more freedom than you can imagine?What if the American version of Evangelical Christianity isn’t 100% right 100% of the time?What if God is even better, more loving, more inclusive, more patient, and more present than we ever imagined?What if?In The God-Shaped Brain by Dr. Thomas Jennings, he says that a healthy view of a loving God can literally transform our brains. Side note: did you know that just meditating on a God of love for 12 minutes a day can actually rewire your brain? Sure, it’s a slow, patient process, but it’s one worth starting as soon as possible.So where do you begin? Today, I want to give you what I believe are the first three steps in healing your image of God.Listen to this free podcast, and pre-order my new book, Hiding in the Pews, by clicking here.*”Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” performed by the ever-magical Stella Hess. This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at iamsteveaustin.substack.com/subscribe
Chances are if you're listening to this podcast, you're a reader. And you may have had at some point or another a profound experience with a book, probably with more than one. Books shape our lives, and they shape our spiritual lives. In fact, books have become particularly apt tools in the Christian toolkit for spiritual formation. What is your relationship to reading and growth in the spiritual life? Do books have to be great or deep in order to bear spiritual fruit? What makes reading a uniquely powerful avenue for spiritual growth? What are some of its dangers to the spiritual life? What is a Christian way to read, if there is such a thing? Do books and reading make us too "ivory tower" for the "real world"? Can books ever help divides between those with more access to elite education and those with less? Today we'll hear a really fun conversation I had with the Rev. Dr. Lauren Winner, where we looked at some of these questions. Dr. Winner is a well-known Christian author and Associate Professor of Christian Spirituality at Duke. She's also Vicar of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Louisburg, N.C., and self-proclaimed book lover. (Book addict?) Our conversation takes us from childhood to incarcerated communities, to a top 5 of some of the books that have had a spiritual impact on her life. Some of the books we discuss in the show: Facing East: A Pilgrim's Journey into the Mysteries of Orthodoxy At Home in Mitford Reading Is My Window: Books and the Art of Reading in Women's Prisons Radical Orthodoxy The Making of a Sonnet Pilgrim, You Find the Path by Walking Gentile Tales: The Narrative Assault on Late Medieval Jews In This House of Brede Shakespeare Behind Bars: the Power of Drama in a Women's Prison Ponder These Things: Praying with Icons of the Virgin Kristin Lavransdatter (trans. Tiina Nunnally) Catherine of Siena Register for the Anglican Episcopal House of Studies conference: Anti-Racist Ministry for a Global Church --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/living-church/support
Lauren Winner joins host Karen Wright Marsh to consider relationship advice from 12th century abbot Aelred of Rievaulx.Aelred of Rievaulx (1110-1167) guided monks living a cloistered communal life, far back in the misty medieval past. His teachings on authentic spiritual friendship still ring true in today’s secular, sexualized, commercialized, technology-driven world where friendship, like much of life, feels more complex than ever. Meet host Karen Wright Marsh, and learn more about the show here: www.karenwrightmarsh.comGuest Lauren Winner is an author, historian, Episcopal priest and Associate Professor of Christian Spirituality at Duke Divinity School. She writes and lectures on Christian practice, the history of Christianity in America, and Jewish–Christian relations. Lauren has appeared on PBS’s “Religion & Ethics Newsweekly” and NPR’s “All Things Considered.” She has written for The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post Book World, Publishers Weekly, and Christianity Today.Support the show (http://www.theologicalhorizons.org/giving)
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Lauren Winner joins host Karen Wright Marsh to tell the story of Brother Lawrence (1614-1691) and his mindful practice of the presence of God. He spent decades down in the steaming monastery kitchen, scrubbing pots and pans, a “servant of the servants of God.” Uneducated and disabled by war, Brother Lawrence grew into an unlikely spiritual genius whose insights can still transform us today.Meet host Karen Wright Marsh, and learn more about the show here: www.karenwrightmarsh.comGuest Lauren Winner is an author, historian, Episcopal priest and Associate Professor of Christian Spirituality at Duke Divinity School. She writes and lectures on Christian practice, the history of Christianity in America, and Jewish–Christian relations. Lauren has appeared on PBS’s “Religion & Ethics Newsweekly” and NPR’s “All Things Considered.” She has written for The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post Book World, Publishers Weekly, and Christianity Today.Support the show (http://www.theologicalhorizons.org/giving)
Editors hold a hidden yet sacred role in the publishing world. As managing editor of The Bitter Southerner, writer Josina Guess works closely with storytellers to hone their work. At times she acts as midwife to writers, helping form narratives on difficult topics like domestic violence and racism. Before she became an editor, Josina attended three writing workshops at the Collegeville Institute, including Writing to Change the World led by Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove in 2014, Revision, Christian Spirituality, and the Writing Life led by Lauren Winner in 2017, and Exploring Identity and (Dis)belonging through the Personal Essay led by Enuma Okoro in 2019. In this interview, Josina discusses her work as an editor, as well as her own writing on themes of race, violence, and family. Josina's posture as an activist, writer, and editor is rooted in curiosity and empathy. From her home in rural Georgia, she shares wisdom from acting and storytelling within a particular community, which she believes is the best way writers can change the world.
Lauren Winner joins host Karen Wright Marsh for a special conversation on “pandemic Christianity.”We’re well into the coronavirus pandemic and still struggling to make sense of it all. What have we lost? What have we gained? Where is God in this time?To gain a perspective on these questions, Karen Marsh speaks with Lauren Winner, a pastor, author, and professor of Christian spirituality.Meet host Karen Wright Marsh, and learn more about the show here: www.karenwrightmarsh.comGuest Lauren Winner is an author, historian, Episcopal priest and Associate Professor of Christian Spirituality at Duke Divinity School. She writes and lectures on Christian practice, the history of Christianity in America, and Jewish–Christian relations. Lauren has appeared on PBS’s “Religion & Ethics Newsweekly” and NPR’s “All Things Considered.” She has written for The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post Book World, Publishers Weekly, and Christianity Today.Support the show (http://www.theologicalhorizons.org/giving)
We're happy to share this recording from our friend Karen Wright Marsh, whose podcast, Vintage Saints and Sinners (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/augustine/id1486474162?i=1000493172015), is an audio companion to her recent book (https://amzn.to/2HdZiyR) of the same name. In this episode, she joins theologian and priest Lauren Winner to discuss Augustine. Find out more by clicking here (https://karenwrightmarsh.com/podcast).
Lauren Winner joins host Karen Wright Marsh to take a fresh look at the story of Augustine and the promise of his faith for today.You’ve probably heard of Augustine (354-430) -- but if you’d met him as a college freshman, you wouldn’t have considered him to be saint material. Smart and ambitious, he’d rejected his mother’s faith in Jesus in favor of sex and high living. So how did Augustine become one of the world’s best known Christians? Meet host Karen Wright Marsh, and learn more about the show here: www.karenwrightmarsh.comLauren Winner teaches Christian spirituality at Duke Divinity School, and is the author of numerous books, including Wearing God and The Dangers of Christian Practice.Become a podcast partner! Make your gift at: www.theologicalhorizons.org/giving. Thank you!Support the show (http://www.theologicalhorizons.org/giving)
Jen is joined by prolific writers Lauren Winner and Marilyn McEntyre for a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation about the role of words, empathy and reading during such a disorienting season.Marilyn McEntyre has spent many years teaching American literature, Medical Humanities, and a variety of writing courses. She's recently left full-time teaching to spend more time writing. She is the author of 14 books, which include Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies, Make a List, Word by Word, and A Long Letting Go. On her website, she writes that her deepest interests lie in connections between spirituality, language, healing earth and each other. You can learn more about her work at www.marilynmcentrye.com. Lauren Winner is Associate Professor of Christian Spirituality at Duke Divinity School. She writes and lectures widely on Christian practice, the history of Christianity in America, and Jewish-Christian relations. Her books include Girl Meets God, Mudhouse Sabbath, Still, and Wearing God. Her most recently published book, The Dangers of Christian Practice, examines the effects of sin and damage on Christian practice. Dr. Winner, an Episcopal priest, is vicar of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Louisburg, N.C. Books mentioned in this episode:Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies by Marilyn McEntyreMake a List: How a Simple Practice Can Change Our Lives and Open Hearts by Marilyn McEntyreWord by Word: A Daily Spiritual Practice by Marilyn McEntyreA Long Letting Go: Meditations on Losing Someone You Love by Marilyn McEntyreWhen Poets Pray by Marilyn McEntyreGirl Meets God: On the Path to a Spiritual Life by Lauren WinnerMudhouse Sabbath: An Invitation to a Life of Spiritual Discipline by Lauren WinnerThe Dangers of Christian Practice: On Wayward Gifts, Characteristic Damage, and Sin by Lauren WinnerA Chill in the Air: An Italian War Diary by Iris OrigoRevelations of Divine Love by Julian of NorwichNo Logo by Naomi KleinShock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism by Naomi KleinThis Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate by Naomi KleinThe Overstory by Richard PowersOn Immunity: An Inoculation by Eula BissStrangers in Their Own Land: Anger and Mourning on the American Right by Arlie Russell HochschildChristian: The Politics of a Word in America by Matthew BowmanStill Evangelical?: Insiders Reconsider Political, Social and Theological Meaning by Mark Labberton, Shane Claiborne, et al.The Hidden Gospel: Decoding the Spiritual Message of the Aramaic Jesus by Neil Douglas-KlotzStill by Lauren WinnerEndless Life: Poems of the Mystics by Scott CairnsGood Poems by Garrison KeillorGood Poems for Hard Times by Garrison KeillorEnduring Ties: Poems of Family Relationships by Grant HardyRavishing DisUnities: Real Ghazals in English by Agha Shahid Ali
A sermon given by the Rev. Dr. Lauren Winner on February 2, 2020, at Duke University Chapel
In this episode, I provide a quick update about the Hope for the Lonely podcast, my new podcast (https://www.charlottedonlon.com/lists-of-nine-podcast), my writing, my new weekly newsletter format (https://charlottedonlon.substack.com/), and more. I also read a short excerpt from the foreword for The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other (https://www.charlottedonlon.com/the-great-belonging-book), my book that will be published by Broadleaf Books on November 10, 2020, and that’s available now for pre-order. The foreword was written by Lauren Winner. Let me know if you have any feedback or suggestions! Learn More about Charlotte and Her Writing and Other Projects www.charlottedonlon.com Sign Up For Charlotte's Email Newsletter www.charlottedonlon.com/subscribe
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Today's episode is the second part of a two-part conversation with Lauren Winner. Lauren writes and lectures widely on Christian practice, the history of Christianity in America, and Jewish-Christian relations. Dr. Winner, an Episcopal priest, is vicar of St. Paul's Episcopalian Church in Louisburg, N.C. For a more in-depth bio, check out our Facebook or Instagram pages! In this episode, Jen and Lauren talk about the moments we are able to find Sabbath for both our little ones and for ourselves.
A Rhythm of Rest(Discovering God’s Will Together; #10)Exodus 20:8-11; Deuteronomy 5:12-15 “Shabbat is, without question, the part of Judaism I miss the most. Sabbath shaped all our rhythms of calendar and time: the entire week revolved around Shabbat.(Lauren Winner; Mudhouse Sabbath) A. For most people, Sunday is anything but a day of rest B. God has given us the gift of Sabbath and Jesus “Come to me, all you who are weary and heavy laden, I will give your rest”(Matthew 11:28) THE PROLEGOMENA OF SABBATH A. The Sabbath is deeply imbedded in Creation “God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.” (Genesis 2:2) B. At Sinai, God placed Sabbath into Covenant 1. Exodus reads “Remember [zakhor] the Sabbath day and keep it holy [kadosh]”; Deuteronomy reads “Observe [shamor, keep] the Sabbath day and keep it holy” 2. In Exodus (20:11) the basis for remembering Sabbath is Creation. In Deuteronomy 5:15, we observe Sabbath to keep Covenant 3. Rabbis asked why Exodus says remember and Deuteronomy says observe a. Answer: Sunday through Tuesday we remember the past Sabbath; Wednesday through Friday we prepare to observe the coming Sabbath b. Answer: all of life revolves around Sabbath THE PURPOSE OF SABBATH A. Sabbath is a way of ordering our lives around nurturing our soul 1. It is a way of keeping God in the center of our life (i.e., calendar) 2. It is a way of setting apart a time for worship 3. It is a way of balancing our life: work and rest B. Sabbath is a way to honor the limits of our humanness 1. Sabbath reminds us we’re not in control or indispensible When we cease interfering in the world we are acknowledging that it is God’s world.” (Lis Harris, Holy Days) 2. Sabbath reminds us we need rest, refreshment and replenishment 3. Sabbath reminds us to live within our limitsTHE PRINCIPLES OF SABBATH A. Stop! We stop on Sabbath because God is on the throne 1. We stop working. What constitutes work for us is what needs to stop! 2. We stop wanting - buying and selling, feeding our consumerism 3. We stop worrying. Worrying is emotionally and mentally exhausting B. Rest! Once we stop, Sabbath calls us to rest like all our work is done 1. The invitation to rest is to focus on nurturing our soul 2. Whatever renews, refreshes, replenishes our soul, glorifies God and brings joy C. Delight (cf. Isaiah 58:13-14) in God, in who he is and what he has done 1. God invites us to slow down, to be present to Him, to enjoy his creation 2. Don’t make Sabbath a weighty exercise; engage it with delight “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.” (Mark 2:27) D. Contemplation! We have the opportunity to practice his presence 1. We have the opportunity to worship and celebrate his holiness 2. We have the opportunity to taste our eternal Sabbath (cf. Rev. 22:4) 3. We give attention to intentionally restoring our soul “Disentangle our mind from worldly cares and troubles... preparing our self for the coming Sunday with prayer...[and] retire to rest betimes so as to be punctual and sprightly at church the next morning.” (Friedrich Stark) OUR PRACTICE OF SABBATH A. Many have missed the (Sabbath) blessing 1. We seldom think about Jesus’ resurrection (or ours) – even on Sunday 2. We’ve lost the concept of rest; corporate worship has become optional 3. Churches increasingly plan “work” on Sunday for convenience “The Sabbath was made for man; not man for the Sabbath” (Mark 2:27) B. Keeping the Sabbath rhythm, focusing on God; nurturing our souls is important “There is something in the (original) Sabbath that is missing from most Christian Sundays: a true cessation from the rhythms of work and world, a time wholly set apart, and, perhaps above all, a sense that the point of Shabbat, the orientation of Sabbath is toward God.” (Lauren Winner) 1. Think of Sabbath as a “snow day” once a week 2. Accept his invitation to stop, rest, delight, and contemplate every week C. We need time to “be still and know that he is God.” God has given us the time.
Today's guest, Lauren F. Winner, writes and lectures widely on Christian practice, the history of Christianity in America, and Jewish-Christian relations. Dr. Winner, an Episcopal priest, is vicar of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Louisburg, N.C. For a more in depth bio, check out our Facebook or Instagram pages! In this episode, Jen and Lauren talk about the moments we are able to find Sabbath for both our little ones and for ourselves.
A sermon given by the Rev. Dr. Lauren Winner on February 2, 2020, at Duke University Chapel
Lauren Winner confronts cultural lies about sex with nuance and wit in this 2005 lecture given in New York City.
Not Many of You Should Become Teachers,' is a podcast that explores the world of K-12 education as it intersects with Christian faith. In this episode Dave and Riley make book, podcast, and other suggestions for Faith and Learning. Be sure to check out Lauren Winner, Jonathan Martin, NT Wright, Bruxy Cavey, The Bible Project, and The Bible for Normal People. Links are on twitter @notmanyofyou. You will not be disappointed. Music by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com).
On today's show, we talk with author and speaker Lauren Winner about her new book The Dangers of Christian Practice, which revisits the roots of church traditions, not only to find out how they can negatively impact culture, but how modern Christians can correct them and find a new way forward.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relevant-podcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relevant-podcast/support See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On today’s show, we talk with author and speaker Lauren Winner about her new book The Dangers of Christian Practice, which revisits the roots of church traditions, not only to find out how they can negatively impact culture, but how modern Christians can correct them and find a new way forward.
We are live from North Carolina today! J. Aaron Simmons, Lauren Winner, and Ryan Newsome were all on stage for the live podcast from the Progressive Youth Ministry conference at Montreat in North Carolina. PYM just announced details for next year's conference, so make sure to check progressiveyouthministry.org for more. This episode includes the full interview with Aaron Simmons from this past March. If you want the full live podcast experience you'll have to come in person next year! Big thanks to the Center for Process Studies for sponsoring (and providing the beer). Tripp and co-host Tony Jones talked with Aaron about what exactly phenomenology is, what it's like being a phenomenological philosopher and Pentecostal, why phenomenology is different than the philosophical framework that came before it, Heidegger on subjectivity and self-hood, plus, Aaron gives a live phenomenological reduction demonstration. Throughout, Tripp explains how to teach phenomenology to teenagers in confirmation classes and why every youth minister should be a phenomenologist. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We are live from North Carolina today! J. Aaron Simmons, Lauren Winner, and Ryan Newsome were all on stage for the live podcast from the Progressive Youth Ministry conference at Montreat in North Carolina. PYM just announced details for next year’s conference, so make sure to check progressiveyouthministry.org for more. This episode includes the full… Read more about Smells Like Teenage Phenomenology with J. Aaron Simmons LIVE from #PYM17
Lauren Winner writes and lectures widely on Christian practice, the history of Christianity in America, and Jewish-Christian relations.
Lauren Winner writes and lectures widely on Christian practice, the history of Christianity in America, and Jewish-Christian relations.
April 23, 2017 The Rev. Dr. Lauren Winner
April 23, 2017 The Rev. Dr. Lauren Winner
From Amazon: "There are hundreds of metaphors for God, but the church only uses a few familiar images: creator, judge, savior, father. In Wearing God, Lauren Winner gathers a number of lesser-known tropes, reflecting on how they work biblically and culturally, and reveals how they can deepen our spiritual lives." Exploring the notion of God as clothing, Winner reflects on how we are “clothed with Christ” or how “God fits us like a garment.” In this "Shalom Book Club" episode, Cara and I discuss "Wearing God" by Lauren Winner. Have you ever picked up a book and wanted to love it so much but something keeps you from diving in? Yeah...that's a little how Cara and I felt about "Wearing God" we both love Winner and we both wanted to jump right into the book, but we both had a hard time. Cara read it last year so it was a re-read for her, I started is last summer and couldn't finish it. As we chatted on the podcast, we realized that maybe it wasn't the book, but the season. We both think Lauren F. Winner is the perfect author to read in the cooler months. So we chat a bit about what happens when you're struggling with a book and how to reconcile the voracious reader in you with that sense of obligation that you must finish a book you start. We also share our favorite essays, and how we're both finding God in the every bit of our lives— adjusting to gluten-free eating and walking around downtown L.A. It's a really fun conversation and I hope you enjoy it. Don't forget to join us later this month when we discuss, "The Knockoff" The Knockoff: A Novel Shalom in your Earbuds, Y'all! ~Osheta
Esperanza thought she’d always live with her family on their ranch in Mexico–she’d always have fancy dresses, a beautiful home, and servants. But a sudden tragedy forces Esperanza and Mama to flee to California during the Great Depression, and to settle in a camp for Mexican farm workers. Esperanza isn’t ready for the hard labor, financial struggles, or lack of acceptance she now faces. When their new life is threatened, Esperanza must find a way to rise above her difficult circumstances–Mama’s life, and her own, depend on it. In this episode, Cara and I chat about, "Esperanza Rising" by Pam Munoz Ryan. I feel like Sanda Sherdin, a listener said in the hangout sums up everything we loved about the book: I really loved the perspective on the era, immigration, the struggle of migrant workers, and prejudices. Stories like this are huge at developing empathy for people in positions we otherwise wouldn't even know how to imagine. More than anything though, I loved the identity story. Esperanza first found her identity in her father, her status, and her pretty things. When those were sadly and undeservedly stripped away, she began to learn and reveal who she really was all along: a beautiful girl, inside and out, full of fight and hope! She discovered and revealed that her richness had nothing to do with her circumstances after all. We both loved the change of pace with choosing a middle grade book and we found so many parallels between Esperanza's story and many people in our country who are either undocumented or navigating an immigration system that's full of gaps. We both felt so energized to learn and explore the ways we can seek shalom for the foreigner. So next week, I've invited my friend, Sarah Quezada, the author of A Life with Subtitles to share tell her story of falling in love with a man who is an undocumented worker. We also give an announcement that we're changing our summer books. We're still reading, "Wearing God: Clothing, Laughter, Fire, and other Overlooked Ways of Meeting God" by Lauren Winner, but we're changing the July and August books. We hope you pop over to the hangout and share your thoughts on Shalom Sista Hangout and to get the skinny on the new books we've chosen for July and August. Grab your copy of, "Wearing God" and join us next month. Also, have you downloaded your FREE #SummerofShalom Guide yet? No? Well you can do that here. Shalom My Sistas, Osheta
Lauren Winner talks about her book Wearing God. Pick up the book here, and check out the other work she talked about, Wanted, by Chris Hoke. Wearing God: http://amzn.to/1GkcbJo Wanted: http://amzn.to/1SlAtJZ
Guest: Lauren Winner! We sat down over a warm cup of Skype with Lauren Winner to talk about the Triple Crown of Ivy League Fellowships, Lectionary drawbacks, sniffing God and her latest amazing book, Wearing God: Clothing, Laughter, Fire and Other Overlooked Ways of Meeting God Lauren's Blog Lauren's Books
This week, Jesse joins the crew in-studio and Joy makes her return from sabbatical—and we do something we’ve never done in 10 years of podcasting: We record the show live, in one take! (Yikes.) Plus, we talk to author Lauren Winner about her new book, Wearing God. The episode is sponsored by Stamps.com and Naturebox. EPISODE SPONSOR
This week, Jesse joins the crew in-studio and Joy makes her return from sabbatical—and we do something we've never done in 10 years of podcasting: We record the show live, in one take! (Yikes.) Plus, we talk to author Lauren Winner about her new book, Wearing God. The episode is sponsored by Stamps.com and Naturebox. EPISODE SPONSOR
Weekly JourneywithJesus.net postings, read by Dan Clendenin. Essay by Dan Clendenin: *A Church That Changes?* for Sunday, 10 May 2015; book review by Debie Thomas: *Wearing God: Clothing, Laughter, Fire, and Other Overlooked Ways of Meeting God* by Lauren Winner (2015); film review by Dan Clendenin: *It's a Girl* (2012); poem selected by Dan Clendenin: *Touched by an Angel* by Maya Angelou.
Dr. Lauren Winner joins the show to discuss why she doesn’t have voicemail, Duke vs. UNC, prison, the awkwardness of divine pronouns, images for God, God as abusive spouse, God as birthing mother, and her new book Wearing God.Don't forget to check out our friends at The Work of The People.
Lauren Winner shares her thought process on using personal stories in the pulpit and relates the craft of preaching to communal prayer. "Each year, preaching seems to reveal itself more to be prayer for and with my congregation." read more...
Lauren Winner emphasizes the importance of preaching the Old Testament and recommends Ellen Davis's Getting Involved with God as a resource to aid the preacher in this task. "I think that almost none of us, myself included, preach from the Hebrew Bible enough." read more...
Lauren Winner reflects on preaching the various days dedicated to saints and encourages preachers to use them as opportunities for the listeners to interpret God's activity in their own lives. "The action of God does not stop when the scriptures stop; God is active today and we're learning to interpret read more...
Lauren Winner discusses the preacher's presence in the pulpit and invites preachers to exercise their own voice and authority when preaching. "Finally, there's no way to be in the pulpit other than as yourself the interpreter." read more...
Lauren Winner encourages preachers to consider sermons as an act of pastoral care for the community and reminds preachers to be mindful of the needs and emotions of congregants in preparing for their sermons. "I would encourage all of us to think about preaching not only as proclamation ... but also read more...
Lauren Winner describes the sermon writing process as an act of wrestling and a component of spiritual life. "I open the Scriptures and I don't just read them, I don't just have quiet time, but I actually wrestle with them on the page," said Winner. read more...
Lauren Winner talks about what she likes to hear in a sermon (a word that emerges from the community and connects to Scripture) and what she does not like to hear (meandering thoughts and canned stories from the Internet). read more...
The Reverend Denise Trogdon speaks about the Lenten journey and the capacity of forgiveness during that time.
Lauren Winner, author of the books, Girl Meets God, Mudhouse Sabbath, and Real Sex: The Naked Truth about Chastity, recently sat down with Pepperdine's Jerry Rushford to discuss her writing. She has appeared on PBS's Religion and Ethics Newsweekly and has written for The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post Book World, Publishers Weekly, Books and Culture, and Christianity Today. Her essays have been included in The Best Christian Writing for the years 2000, 2002, 2004, and 2006. Winner has degrees from Duke, Columbia, and Cambridge universities, and holds a Ph.D. in history. The former book editor for Beliefnet, Winner teaches at Duke Divinity School, and lives with her husband in Durham, North Carolina.
Lauren Winner, author of the books, Girl Meets God, Mudhouse Sabbath, and Real Sex: The Naked Truth about Chastity, recently sat down with Pepperdine's Jerry Rushford to discuss her writing. She has appeared on PBS's Religion and Ethics Newsweekly and has written for The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post Book World, Publishers Weekly, Books and Culture, and Christianity Today. Her essays have been included in The Best Christian Writing for the years 2000, 2002, 2004, and 2006. Winner has degrees from Duke, Columbia, and Cambridge universities, and holds a Ph.D. in history. The former book editor for Beliefnet, Winner teaches at Duke Divinity School, and lives with her husband in Durham, North Carolina.
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