Podcasts about original blessing

Sermon from Sunday, March 3, 2025. Scripture reading: Genesis 1:1-31. Sermon: “Original Blessing,” by Rev. Dr. Dan Brockway. Brockport First Baptist124 Main Street, Brockport, NYwww.brockportfirstbaptist.org

Do you ever feel like happiness is always just one more achievement away?   Today on The Healing & Human Potential Podcast, I sit down with my dear friend Robert Holden, Director at Happiness Project & Success Intelligence, to explore how constantly chasing happiness might actually be keeping it out of reach. Together, we unpack some of his famous and thought-provoking quotes, including the idea of "destination addiction"—the belief that happiness is always somewhere in the future, never in the present.   Robert and I discuss how to break free from our culture's obsession with instant gratification and start living fully in the moment. We dive into how joy is something already within us, and why self-acceptance, rather than endless self-improvement, is the true path to happiness and success.   If you're ready to stop chasing and start living, tune into this deep conversation filled with wisdom on following your joy and finding fulfillment right where you are in this moment.   ===   Join the Self-Doubt to Sold Out Challenge – a free 3-day live experience designed to help you build unshakable confidence, attract soulmate clients, and grow your coaching business. Whether you're just starting out or ready to reach new levels of success, this challenge gives you the tools, strategies, and live coaching to unlock your full potential.   Don't miss your chance to transform your mindset and take your business to the next level—register now!   Click this link to register: http://alyssanobriga.com/challenge   ===   EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:    00:00 - Intro 04:19 - The Pursuit of Happiness Vs. Following Joy 09:24 - Finding Joy in Career and Life 22:28 - Self-Acceptance and the Original Blessing 28:37 - Independence Vs. Interdependence 43:57 - The Happiness Project and Destination Addiction 47:40 - Independence and Partnership in Success 53:04 - Success as a Spiritual Path 1:02:37 - Connecting with Robert Holden   ===   Join the Institute for Coaching Mastery (ICM) – a year-long, ICF-accredited program designed to help you become a highly skilled and confident coach. Whether you're just starting or looking to deepen your expertise, ICM offers trauma-informed training, live coaching, and a proven integrative framework to transform both your personal growth and your coaching business. Take the next step in your career, create lasting client transformations, and build a thriving, impactful business. Apply now to unlock your potential!   Click this link to register: https://www.alyssanobriga.com/applynow   ===   GUEST LINKS    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrobertholden/ Website: https://www.robertholden.com/ The Happiness Project: https://www.robertholden.com/the-happiness-project/   ===   Have you watched our previous episode, How Understanding Your Enneagram Type Can Change Your Life - with Alyssa Nobriga?   Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24dpxyZoONo   ====   Alyssa Nobriga International, LLC - Disclaimer This podcast is presented solely for educational and entertainment purposes. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or any other qualified professional. We shall in no event be held liable to any party for any reason arising directly or indirectly for the use or interpretation of the information presented in this video. Copyright 2023, Alyssa Nobriga International, LLC - All rights reserved.    ===   Website: alyssanobriga.com Instagram: @alyssanobriga  TikTok - @alyssanobriga Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6b5s2xbA2d3pETSvYBZ9YR  Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healing-human-potential/id1705626495

This week we wrap up our sermon series on Original Blessing by summarizing what we’ve learned and looking at it in light of the Sermon on the Mount. Learn more […]

This week we wrap up our sermon series on Original Blessing by summarizing what we’ve learned and looking at it in light of the Sermon on the Mount. Learn more […]

Natalia Terfa - So many of us have heard the story of the garden and Adam and Eve and the serpent and all the fallout that follows, but what do we really know about it? How do we keep believing the lie? And is our original state blessing, or sin?  Support our podcast here Watch the Livestream Follow us on Instagram Visit our Website

We look at how the Bible asks us if we’re able to pick up the mandate of Original Blessing. Can we humans be trusted to care for ourselves and the […]

We look at how the Bible asks us if we’re able to pick up the mandate of Original Blessing. Can we humans be trusted to care for ourselves and the […]

We dwell in a good God; a good God dwells in us. Today, we'll explore how Original Blessing can help us turn away from the arrogance of thinking, “I don't […]

We dwell in a good God; a good God dwells in us. Today, we'll explore how Original Blessing can help us turn away from the arrogance of thinking, “I don't […]

In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Rev. T. J. FitzGerald interviews Rev. Beth Dana, as she reflects on the recent Child Dedication and prepares for Bridging Sunday, when we will celebrate and bless our youth coming of age and graduating seniors bridging into young adulthood . They discuss everything from the theology behind Unitarian Universalist child dedications to the importance of play to the many ways we minister to our youth and children.  Tiny Pulpit Talks is a podcast series from First Unitarian Church of Dallas that takes a behind-the-scenes look at ministry from a Unitarian Universalist perspective. This is a rare opportunity to see what goes into crafting meaningful and inspirational sermons, learn how worship comes together each Sunday, and explore the many facets of spiritual leadership. Subscribe to get updates about new episodes on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

We look at the metaphor of the garden in Scripture to explore what it’s saying about Original Blessing. Learn more about Blue Ocean Church at a2blue.org. You can find recordings of […]

We look at the metaphor of the garden in Scripture to explore what it’s saying about Original Blessing. Learn more about Blue Ocean Church at a2blue.org. You can find recordings of […]

We talk about how the concept of Original Blessing is solving a different problem than Original Sin, which leads to a different gospel message. Instead of humans needing saving from […]

We talk about how the concept of Original Blessing is solving a different problem than Original Sin, which leads to a different gospel message. Instead of humans needing saving from […]

Original Blessing 1 John 4:7-21 4/28/2024 Rev. Alan Brehm PhD Hickman Presbyterian Church

We’re starting a new sermon series on Original Blessing and how this idea impacts how we see God, ourselves, and our role in the world. Learn more about Blue Ocean […]

We’re starting a new sermon series on Original Blessing and how this idea impacts how we see God, ourselves, and our role in the world. Learn more about Blue Ocean […]

Matthew Fox is an author, theologian, and activist Episcopal priest whose radical interfaith work attempts to reawaken us to the sacredness of the created world. In this conversation, originally released in October 2022, Matthew reflects on how creation-centered spirituality, and the marriage of the divine feminine and sacred masculine, can help us respond with hope to the troubles of our apocalyptic times. RESOURCES: Earth & Spirit Center website: https://www.earthandspiritcenter.org/ Donate to support this podcast: https://www.earthandspiritcenter.org/donate/ Websites related to Matthew's work: http://www.matthewfox.org http://www.thecosmicmass.com http://www.orderofthesacredearth.org http://www.dailymeditationswithmatthewfox.org

Hunger for Wholeness: What Lies Beyond Death and Institutions with Matthew Fox with Matthew Fox (Part 2)Ilia Delio and theologian Matthew Fox pick up on their conversation about the viability of contemporary religious institutions in an evolutionary world. They discuss death and resurrection—the enduring challenge of modern approaches to the subject and what we can learn from mystics, past generations and ancient peoples alike.ABOUT MATTHEW FOX“We all share beauty. It strikes us indiscriminately… There is no end to beauty for the person who is aware. Even the cracks between the sidewalk contain geometric patterns of amazing beauty. If we take pictures of them and blow up the photographs, we realize we walk on beauty every day, even when things seem ugly around us.”Matthew Fox, Ph.D., is a spiritual theologian, an Episcopal priest, and an activist for gender justice and eco-justice. He has written 37 books that have been translated into other languages over 70 times. Among them are Original Blessing, The Coming of the Cosmic Christ, and A Spirituality Named Compassion. His latest books are Naming the Unnameable: 89 Wonderful and Useful Names for God…Including the Unnameable God; Stations of the Cosmic Christ; and The Lotus & the Rose: A Conversation Between Tibetan Buddhism & Mystical Christianity. He has contributed much to the rediscovery of Hildegard of Bingen, Meister Eckhart, and Thomas Aquinas as pre-modern mystics and prophets. Fox holds a doctorate in the history and theology of spirituality from the Institut Catholique de Paris. The founder of the University of Creation Spirituality in California, he conducts dozens of workshops each year and is a visiting scholar at the Academy for the Love of Learning.Support the showA huge thank you to all of you who subscribe and support our show! Support for A Hunger for Wholeness comes from the Fetzer Institute. Fetzer supports a movement of organizations who are applying spiritual solutions to society's toughest problems. Get involved at fetzer.org. Support 'Hunger for Wholeness' on Patreon as our team continues to develop content for listeners to dive deeper. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for episode releases and other updates.

Hunger for Wholeness: What is Wholeness in the Midst of Crisis with Matthew Fox (Part 1)In the midst of increased violence between Israel and Palestine, Ilia Delio and theologian Matthew Fox discuss the state of the world today and how to have courage in Part 1 of their conversation. Ilia and Matt discuss his mentor, Marie Dominique Chenu, the influence of liberation theology on social justice in the church today, and what can still be learned.“We all share beauty. It strikes us indiscriminately… There is no end to beauty for the person who is aware. Even the cracks between the sidewalk contain geometric patterns of amazing beauty. If we take pictures of them and blow up the photographs, we realize we walk on beauty every day, even when things seem ugly around us.”ABOUT MATTHEW FOXMatthew Fox, Ph.D., is a spiritual theologian, an Episcopal priest, and an activist for gender justice and eco-justice. He has written 37 books that have been translated into other languages over 70 times. Among them are Original Blessing, The Coming of the Cosmic Christ, and A Spirituality Named Compassion. His latest books are Naming the Unnameable: 89 Wonderful and Useful Names for God…Including the Unnameable God; Stations of the Cosmic Christ; and The Lotus & the Rose: A Conversation Between Tibetan Buddhism & Mystical Christianity. He has contributed much to the rediscovery of Hildegard of Bingen, Meister Eckhart, and Thomas Aquinas as pre-modern mystics and prophets. Fox holds a doctorate in the history and theology of spirituality from the Institut Catholique de Paris. The founder of the University of Creation Spirituality in California, he conducts dozens of workshops each year and is a visiting scholar at the Academy for the Love of Learning.Support the showA huge thank you to all of you who subscribe and support our show! Support for A Hunger for Wholeness comes from the Fetzer Institute. Fetzer supports a movement of organizations who are applying spiritual solutions to society's toughest problems. Get involved at fetzer.org. Support 'Hunger for Wholeness' on Patreon as our team continues to develop content for listeners to dive deeper. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for episode releases and other updates.

In this episode, host Kelly Wolfe is joined by author and spiritual director, Danielle Shroyer, to discuss:-what the word blessing truly means and how original blessing is the truest thing about us as humans-how the doctrine of original sin is unhelpful and unncessary to understanding human nature, sin, and our relationship to God -ways we have cartoonized and flattened the biblical account of Genesis 1-3, and what is actually there in the text when we look closer, and so much more! Guest Bio: Danielle Shroyer is a spiritual director, author, speaker, and former pastor. She currently serves as Spiritual Director in Residence at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church, where she creates formation resources and experiences rooted in wisdom spirituality. Danielle is a graduate of Baylor University and Princeton Theological Seminary and was a founding member of the emerging church movement. She is the author of three books, most recently Original Blessing: Putting Sin in its Rightful Place. A 2nd Dan taekwondo black belt and a yoga enthusiast, she and her husband Dan have two college aged children. They live in Dallas with their two rescue dogs and a patio of feral cats. You can find her at danielleshroyer.com, or on Instagram at @DanielleShroyer.

Today Esther sits down with Danielle Shroyer - spiritual director, author, speaker, and former pastor. We chat about her most recent book Original Blessing: Putting Sin in its Rightful Place and dig into questions like… What would it look like if you decided you wanted to let go of the idea of original sin?Can you believe in original goodness and still be an orthodox Christian?What does Genesis 3 mean if it doesn't mean you are fundamentally broken?Why did Jesus come into the world if it wasn't to pay the price for your total depravity?How might you live differently if you were rooted in Belovedness?You can find her at danielleshroyer.com, and @DanielleShroyer on Twitter and Instagram. Buy the book here!

Matthew Fox, the eminent theologian, author, and former Catholic priest, discusses his estrangement from the Church and his highly influential reframing of the Christian tradition with concepts such as Creation Spirituality and Original Blessing. A treasure trove of insights for everyone regardless of their path. Find out more about Matthew Fox Connect with Phil Goldberg Author, Speaker, Spiritual Counselor, Writing Coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this message pastor Brian unpack's what it means to have "every spiritual blessing" in Christ. We are often familiar with the wounds of curses in our world but less aquatinted with what blessing is in Scripture and how we get it, why we need it, and how we give it away. 

The lives of human beings are shaped not only by people and events but also by the narratives that we use to understand ourselves and the world. Join Dom, Sue, and Peter as they explore the implications of allowing ourselves to hold that we have been blessed, loved, and celebrated by God as ‘good' from the beginning. The idea of ‘Original Blessing' leads us to a very different place of self-understanding to that imposed by the idea of  ‘Original Sin'. What if we understood Christmass to be God's act of solidarity rather than a rescue mission?  How would we modify the way we live?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The funny, yet very insightful Danielle Shroyer, is our guest this week. Danielle Shroyer is an author, speaker, spiritual director, and former pastor. A founding member in the emerging church movement, Danielle served as the pastor of one of the nation's first independent emerging communities of faith for nearly a decade. Her primary goal as a pastor was to help people going through a season of spiritual deconstruction find healthy, sustainable, and meaningful ways to reconstruct their faith.Danielle has a particular heart for the spiritual-but-not-religious, and has long advocated for fresh approaches to spiritual community. Over the years, she has offered guidance to struggling and transitioning congregations searching for new ways to embody their purpose. You can find her reflections on meditation and other grounding spiritual practices at www.beasoulninja.com.A resident of Dallas, Texas, Danielle and her husband have two children. She's a self-declared nerd who reads voraciously and enjoys in-depth conversations about stuff some people may find boring. What she loves most in the whole world is watching someone do what makes their soul come alive. When she's not working, you can often find her at the yoga studio or in her taekwondo dojang.On this episode, Danielle unpacks the revolutionary and healing idea of original blessing and how it informs and transforms the way we interact with ourselves, our children and the world around us. This is a MUST-LISTEN!You can find Danielle at the following:Twitter: @dgshroyerInstagram: @danielle.shroyerWebsite: www.danielleshroyer.com

In Genesis, God makes a promise to Abram - who later became Abraham - that He would make Abram's family into a nation, so that his family could bless all the nations. By the end of the message today, I hope you can see that God is not only a Promise Keeper, but that His promises are continuing to be kept through each of us. Josh Power Student Pastor November 27, 2022

Matthew Fox is an author, theologian, and activist Episcopal priest whose radical interfaith work attempts to reawaken us to the sacredness of the created world. In this conversation, Matthew reflects on how creation-centered spirituality, and the marriage of the divine feminine and sacred masculine, can help us respond with hope to the troubles of our apocalyptic times. RESOURCES: Earth & Spirit Center website: https://www.earthandspiritcenter.org/ Donate to support this podcast: https://www.earthandspiritcenter.org/donate/ Websites related to Matthew's work: http://www.matthewfox.org http://www.thecosmicmass.com http://www.orderofthesacredearth.org http://www.dailymeditationswithmatthewfox.org

Part 3 of Sean's Translation and Interpretation series is a conversation with author, speaker, and spiritual director Danielle Shroyer surrounding our conception of "original sin" versus "original blessing" and placed within the context of how the Hebrew language is interpreted within our Bible translations.You can find out more about Shroyer's work at her website: http://danielleshroyer.com or follow her on Twitter here. Has anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You can support us by becoming a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE.

This is one of those conversations that could have lasted easily another 2 hours. Enneagram 8, Danielle Shroyer, visited the Micah Center to join Suzanne on The Journey. Did you have to Google Lebanese Druze? (Joel did) Original Blessing (you're going to want your own copy) Enneagram 8s and Anger Staying connected to your history and family tree while moving on in a new world And, you guessed it, so much more!! PLUG TIME One final stop on The Enneagram Journey Toward Wholeness Tour '22! November 11-12 : Kansas City, MO Don't miss out! ALSO Trick or Treat, Passion or Virtue? October 22 : Online and at The Micah Center If you have wanted more knowledge and direction around the Enneagram Passions and Virtues, then sign up. All registrants will have access to the replay through the end of the year. More information for both events and registration at lifeinthetrinityministry.com/store Thank you for your continued support of the podcast and all of the work that LTM does. You can donate to the ministry at lifeinthetrinityministry.com/donate to keep the content coming! Today's INTRO Step Brothers (2008, Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly) Tony Jones (TEJ Podcast, EP 37) Kate Bush, Running Up That Hill (1985) The Avengers (2012 Disney)

Matthew Fox is a spiritual theologian, an Episcopal priest, and an activist for gender justice and eco-justice.  He has written 37 books that have been translated into other languages over 70 times. Among them are Original Blessing, The Coming of the Cosmic Christ, A Spirituality Named Compassion, The Reinvention of Work, The Hidden Spirituality of Men, Christian Mystics and The Pope's War. He has contributed much to the rediscovery of Hildegard of Bingen, Meister Eckhart and Thomas Aquinas as pre-modern mystics and prophets. Fox holds a doctorate in the history and theology of spirituality from the Institut Catholique de Paris. The founder of the University of Creation Spirituality in California, he conducts dozens of workshops each year and is a visiting scholar at the Academy for the Love of Learning. In joining the Episcopal church over 20 years ago, Fox has been working with young people to reinvent forms of worship by bringing elements of rave such as dance, dj, vj and more into the Western Liturgy.  The Cosmic Mass has been celebrated over 100 times and in dozens of cities in North America.  Fox is recipient of the Abbey Courage of Conscience Peace Award (other recipients being the Dali Lama, Mother Teresa, Ernesto Cardenal and Rosa Parks), the Ghandi King Ikeda Award, the Tikkun National Ethics Award and other awards.  His latest books are Naming the Unnameable: 89 Wonderful and Useful Names for God…Including the Unnameable God; Stations of the Cosmic Christ; and The Lotus & the Rose: A Conversation Between Tibetan Buddhism & Mystical Christianity. He is currently a visiting scholar at the Academy of the Love of Learning in Santa Fe, NM and resides in Vallejo, California

Natalia is joined by author and spiritual director Danielle Shroyer to talk about listening to your soul, why spiritual direction isn't just for clergy, and how original sin is total crap.  Support the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian  Links: www.danielleshroyer.com  www.beasoulninja.com https://www.sdicompanions.org/

8/21/22 David looks at original blessing as an alternative to the doctrine of original sin.

Matthew Fox, a 76-year-old elder, activist and spiritual theologian, along with Skylar Wilson, a 33-year-old wilderness guide, leader of inter-cultural ceremonies, and an event producer, and Jennifer Berit Listug, a 28-year-old writer, spiritual leader, and publicist, are presenting a challenge and an opportunity in the vision launched in this modest book. That vision is about creating an Order of the Sacred Earth.   Matthew Fox has been called a maverick, a rebel, and by some a heretic. In his quest for a viable spirituality he discovered the ancient (but often suppressed) creation spirituality tradition that honors the sacredness of all creation. He has worked closely with Native spiritual leaders, feminists, activists, and others, and got himself in trouble with his mother church and the pope. He has written 34 books on spirituality and culture now translated in 67 languages and has taught in many schools including Stanford, the University of Creation Spirituality, which he founded, and the soon to be born Fox Institute for Creation Spirituality in Boulder, Colorado. Among his books are Original Blessing, The Coming of the Cosmic Christ, A Way To God: Thomas Merton's Creation Spirituality Journal, Meister Eckhart: A Mystic Warrior for Our Times. Hosted by Dr. Zohara Hieronimus. Produced by Hieronimus & Co. for 21st Century Radio®.  Edited version provided to Nightlight Radio with permission.  

Matthew Fox, a 76-year-old elder, activist and spiritual theologian, along with Skylar Wilson, a 33-year-old wilderness guide, leader of inter-cultural ceremonies, and an event producer, and Jennifer Berit Listug, a 28-year-old writer, spiritual leader, and publicist, are presenting a challenge and an opportunity in the vision launched in this modest book. That vision is about creating an Order of the Sacred Earth.  Matthew Fox has been called a maverick, a rebel, and by some a heretic. In his quest for a viable spirituality he discovered the ancient (but often suppressed) creation spirituality tradition that honors the sacredness of all creation. He has worked closely with Native spiritual leaders, feminists, activists, and others, and got himself in trouble with his mother church and the pope. He has written 34 books on spirituality and culture now translated in 67 languages and has taught in many schools including Stanford, the University of Creation Spirituality, which he founded, and the soon to be born Fox Institute for Creation Spirituality in Boulder, Colorado. Among his books are Original Blessing, The Coming of the Cosmic Christ, A Way To God: Thomas Merton's Creation Spirituality Journal, Meister Eckhart: A Mystic Warrior for Our Times. Hosted by Dr. Zohara Hieronimus. Produced by Hieronimus & Co. for 21st Century Radio®.  Edited version provided to Nightlight Radio with permission.  

How can we find meaning in life when so many events today are so tragic? With wars, inflation, the pandemic, climate change, and much more, what is happening with our world view? How can we find new thought processes to look at these crises?  Our guest today, Dominican Friar Matthew Fox was expelled from the Catholic Church because of his controversial views. He was looking at revisiting the concept of Creation Spirituality and how we may see “Original Blessing” rather than “Original Sin.”  As a spiritual theologian, an Episcopal priest, and an activist for gender justice and eco-justice, Matthew deeply discusses how Wisdom is Feminine and it is a time of the return of the Divine Feminine. He explains how the patriarchy crushed feminine wisdom. But that is changing. We are experiencing the dark night of our species – but there is so much hope. We are brilliant humans, with new technologies, and now humans have a greater chance of awakening than ever before. Because of mass media, and wars being televised, more people are connected and see the senseless suffering and offer help to those in need. Through Creation Spirituality, we “feel” more and we know that these are not just numbers, but actual human beings that are part of our human family on Earth. The reality of war humanizes it, as we see it. Mother Earth is also at war – the climate crisis is so severe that we must learn how our actions influence this change. Matthew suggests that we can refer to the mystics to gain wisdom. We must become even more compassionate so we may help and connect with one another. We cannot fall into despair. We cannot give up. The light can return.    Matthew has written 37 books that have been translated more than 70 times. Among them are “Original Blessing,” “The Coming of the Cosmic Christ,” and his newest collection of “Essential Writings on Creation Spirituality.”  He has contributed much to the rediscovery of Hildegard of Bingen, Meister Eckhart, and Thomas Aquinas as pre-modern mystics and prophets. He holds a doctorate in the history and theology of spirituality. As the founder of the University of Creation Spirituality in CA, he conducts dozens of workshops each year and is a visiting scholar at the Academy for the Love of Learning. By joining the Episcopal church more than 20 years ago, Fox has been working with young people to reinvent forms of worship by bringing elements of rave such as dance, djs, and more into the Western Liturgy.  The “Cosmic Mass” has been celebrated more than 100 times in dozens of cities in North America.  Info: MatthewFox.org

Before there was "original sin" there was original blessing! This is a conversation that may challenge much of what you have believed and help you reframe what the Bible actually says. This is a deep and rich conversation with Author Danielle Shroyer about our true identity as men and women. We talk about reclaiming our blessing and birthright that some theology have taken from us. We talk about parenting with blessing; marriage and blessing; and troubled/broken friendships and blessing. **This will be our final episode for Season 7! We are taking a break this summer, but will be back in the fall. Wishing you all a lovely summer of rest and respite. SPECIAL GUEST DANIELLE SHROYER Danielle Shroyer spent over a decade in pastoral leadership and was a founding member of the emerging church movement. She speaks often across the country on issues of theology, faith, culture, and story, and blogs at www.danielleshroyer.com. A graduate of Baylor University and Princeton Theological Seminary, Danielle is the author of Original Blessing: Putting Sin in its Rightful Place; Where Jesus Prayed: Illuminations on the Lords Prayer in the Holy Land; and The Boundary Breaking God: An Unfolding Story of Hope and Promise.   Website: DanielleShroyer.com More of Danielle's Books   MENTIONED IN PODCAST Original Blessing: Putting Sin in Its Rightful Place by Danielle Shroyer   CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER RESOURCES Audio of Danielle's Prayer in podcast -DOWNLOAD Ascending the Mountain Within: Experiencing God Through Contemplative Prayer by Stephen W. & Gwen Smith   SUPPORT THE PODCAST   MUSIC USED IN PODCAST Music Break at 26:24: Letter From Home - Artist unknown. Music Break at 53:02: Medie noctis tempus est - Composed by John Tavener - Performed by Anonymous 4.

Matthew Fox is a spiritual theologian, an Episcopal priest and an activist for gender justice and eco-justice. He has written 37 books. Among them are Original Blessing, The Coming of the Cosmic Christ, A Spirituality Named Compassion, The Reinvention of Work, The Hidden Spirituality of Men, Christian Mystics and The Pope's War. Most recently, he … Continue reading "Creation Spirituality with Matthew Fox"

Fifty years ago, a young Matthew Fox asked Thomas Merton where he should go to study the mystics. What followed was a lifetime passion for Christianity's mystical tradition, and its intimate, feminine, socially active, and uplifting spirit.Matthew, now a spiritual theologian, is a wealth of knowledge and wisdom. Join us for a jam-packed conversation about:

In this episode, Alex & Allyson interview Matthew Fox, an internationally acclaimed spiritual theologian, Episcopal priest, and activist. Matthew has devoted 45 years to developing and teaching the tradition of Creation Spirituality, rooted in ancient Judeo-Christian teachings. Matthew has awakened millions to the much-neglected earth-based mystical tradition of the West, reviving awareness of Hildegard of Bingen, Meister Eckhart, Thomas Aquinas and Thomas Merton, among other premodern and post-modern spiritual pioneers. He has authored more than 35 books on spirituality and contemporary culture, including Original Blessing, The Coming of the Cosmic Christ, The Reinvention of Work, A Spirituality Named Compassion and Meister Eckhart: A Mystic-Warrior for Our Times. His books have been translated into 73 languages. His latest book, Essential Writings on Creation Spirituality, is available everywhere now.

In the week ahead, Jesus will put our origin story of Original Blessing to the test, and into action as he makes his way to the cross and the empty tomb beyond it. It begins with Palm Sunday as we join the crowds in Jerusalem by waving our own palm branches and daring to hope in this Jesus, as we hear a sermon from ELCA Bishop Shelley Bryan Wee.

This Sunday, in our journey through the theme of Blessing & Curse, we'll see how the story of God's people unfolds after Eve and Adam leave the Garden - tracing it all the way to Jesus' life and ministry! What do God's people do with the blessing God has given them? How do we see this echo into our lives today (or not!)? Don't miss this vital piece in our Lenten conversation leading us to Jesus' cross and resurrection, as we're together reclaiming our Original Blessing.

Spiritual theologian and author, Matthew Fox, joins Raghu for a conversation on Creation Spirituality, Original Blessing, Thomas Merton, Hildegard of Bingen, and Jesus and the feminine.Matthew Fox is a spiritual theologian, author, Episcopal priest, and activist for gender and eco-justice. With nearly 40 books translated over 70 times, he has contributed much to the rediscovery of Hildegard of Bingen, Meister Eckhart, and Thomas Aquinas as pre-modern mystics and prophets. Matthew holds a doctorate in the history and theology of spirituality from the Institut Catholique de Paris. The founder of the University of Creation Spirituality in California, he conducts dozens of workshops each year and is a visiting scholar at the Academy for the Love of Learning. Learn about his new book, Essential Writings on Creation Spirituality and more at MatthewFox.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fox's spiritual enthusiasm has taken him beyond the dogma of the Catholic Church, and for this he's been censored by the Vatican and ultimately expelled from the order of the Dominicans. However, this has not stilled his voice for a mystical theology that speaks to the heart of seekers of a numinous sacred experience. Matthew Fox, Ph.D. is a priest and was a member of the Dominican Order of the Catholic Church for thirty-four years. He holds a doctorate in History and Theology of Spirituality and is a scholar in residence with the Academy for the Love of Learning in Santa Fe, New Mexico, as well as founder and president of Friends of Creation Spirituality. Matthew Fox is the author of more than thirty books including Original Blessing (Tarcher 2000), Hildegard of Bingen: A Saint for Our Times (Nameste Publishing 2012), A Way To God: Thomas Merton's Creation Spirituality Journey (New World Library 2016) and Order of the Sacred Earth: An Intergenerational Vision of Love and Action (coauthors Skylar Wilson, and Jennifer Listug) (Monkfish 2018) Interview Date: 10/8/2015   Tags: MP3, Matthew Fox, polio, Thomas Merton, Chenu, Second Vatican Council, Time Magazine 1958, prayer, Cardinal Cody of Chicago, Pope John Paul II, Thomas Aquinas, Hildegard of Bingen, mysticism, New Age, Pope Benedict XVI, Joseph Ratzinger, Father Leonardo Boff, Congregation of the Faith, Cosmic Mass, Pope Francis, the Vatican Bank, Opus Dei, Father Junipero Serra, Spirituality, History, Religion

This message by Rev. Ken is the first in our new series, The Great Integration. He asks us to consider the ways in which we integrate and segregate things in our lives. He shares a story about a lesson he once learned by volunteering in a preschool; contemplates the differences between the two creation stories inn Genesis; and talks about the pros and cons of selecting your top 25 Beatles songs.

This message by Rev. Ken is the first in our new series, The Great Integration. He asks us to consider the ways in which we integrate and segregate things in our lives. He shares a story about a lesson he once learned by volunteering in a preschool; contemplates the differences between the two creation stories inn Genesis; and talks about the pros and cons of selecting your top 25 Beatles songs.

Are humans born with "original sin" or "original blessing?" How you understand where you come from (your origin story) drastically affects how you see yourself and the world around you. In this episode, I talk about where the doctrine of original sin came from and how it affects those who ascribe to it. Enjoy!