Podcast appearances and mentions of roberta bondi

Buried treasure from the On Being archive!Krista writes of this conversation from the earliest pre-history of On Being: In the years in which I was on a whole new spiritual and intellectual adventure that changed the direction of my life — years which led to the creation of this show — I befriended a delightful, brilliant, straight-talking theologian named Roberta Bondi. She's now retired. At that point, she was on the faculty of the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. We were placed together as roommates at a five-day consultation. We fell deep into conversation about all kinds of things — life and love and God, a subject that fascinated us both. She'd written a book called Memories of God, and she'd written a series of books about the eccentric, dazzling wisdom of spiritual rebels and innovators known as the desert fathers and mothers of the 3rd century. These were people who believed that the established church — at that time the Church of Rome — had grown cold and remote from very heart of the impulses that brought it into the world in the first place: the rootedness in wisdom and not mere knowledge, the humility over against power, the core moral and spiritual values. Then, not that long ago in our world of institutions ceasing to make sense, someone I very much admire told me he was interested in picking up a practice of prayer. He had no idea how to begin or really even what this would be about – he just knew it was a longing he wanted to follow. The first thing that came to my mind to share with him is this somewhat eccentric, rich little half hour I had with Roberta in the earliest piloting of what eventually became On Being. Her wisdom about what it means to be a person who prays, in conversation and relationship with God, whoever God is and whatever God means, has formed me ever after. I am so delighted to share it now with you.Find an excellent transcript of this show, edited by humans, on our show page. Sign yourself and others up for The Pause to be on our mailing list for all things On Being and to receive Krista's monthly Saturday morning newsletter, including a heads-up on new episodes, special offerings, recommendations, and event invitations.BioRoberta Bondi is Professor Emeritus of Church History at Emory University. Her books include To Pray and to Love: Conversations on Prayer with the Early Church; Memories of God: Theological Reflections on a Life; and In Ordinary Time: Healing the Wounds of the Heart.

This month's episode features Roberta Bondi's exploration of prayer. Roberta is a writer, speaker, teacher, and retreat leader. She is Professor Emerita of Church History at Candler School of Theology, Emory University. Roberta earned a bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University and completed two years of study at Perkins School of Theology. She holds Mater of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from Oxford University. A weaver and spinner who is interested in women's work with fiber through the ages, Roberta is the author of nine books and a longtime faculty member of The Academy for Spiritual Formation. Roberta's lifetime of studying the desert mothers and fathers of the Early Church lends itself to the wisdom you're about to hear-–that the whole of the Christian spiritual life is about growing in the knowledge of God's love, and that we can't love others if we don't first know God loves us.

Welcome, this is our second week on prayer. I hope you are able to ponder the idea of prayer during the week. Today I want to look at prayer not as an event but a lifestyle- to live prayerfully. So, why pray? What are your motives? Let's think about what we gain as we enter into communion with God. The root of all prayer and indeed all life itself, is desire for God. All things are made to desire God”, Roberta Bondi. Ponderings: What is your definition of prayer? Is my relationship with God a ‘love relationship”? I wonder how I would feel just sitting quietly with God? Can I sit in silence and turn my busy brain off? What if I changed my thinking on prayer and focused on living the relationship?

In this month’s episode, we hear from Roberta Bondi about God’s unconditional love for all of us. Roberta’s lifetime of studying the desert mothers and fathers of the Early Church lends itself to the wisdom shared – that the whole of the Christian spiritual life is about growing in the knowledge of God’s love, and that we can’t love others if we don’t first know God loves us. Enjoy.

Pastor Emily Swan introduces our new sermon series, “Understanding Our Limits: Humility as the Path to Love,” by looking at obstacles that keep us from loving the best way we can. The series is based on the book, To Love as God Loves, by Roberta Bondi. Learn more about Blue Ocean Faith, including service times […]

Meditation: "I stress that prayer is a pretty ordinary, everyday kind of thing. Yes, it has its high moments, but a lot of prayer is just a matter of showing up." -Roberta Bondi

What do Valentine’s Day, the Lenten season, and the presidential primaries have in common? They all happen in the month of February, but they also have something to tell us about the need for God’s love. In this episode, we hear from Dr. Roberta Bondi and Dr. Loyd Allen. Together, they guide us in exploring the idea of pilgrimage as spiritual discipline, a way of helping us move closer to God’s image of love with us. Lent is an opportunity to take such a pilgrimage, so that we may be transformed and ultimately, transform our nation and the world.

Episode 2 of From The Well focuses on Lenten practices inspired by Desert Abba Dorotheus of Gaza's image of God as a Wheel of Love. Sampling segments from Amy Oden and Roberta Bondi, this episode encourages an interdependent view of God that may challenge and enhance our typical Lenten intentions.

In this Unheard Cut, Krista speaks with Roberta Bondi, a professor of Church History Emeritus at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Krista interviewed her in April 2002 in a New York City hotel where they were both attending a conference. This interview is included in our program Approaching Prayer. Americans are religious and non-religious, devout and irreverent. But in astonishing numbers, across that spectrum, most of us say that we pray. We explore the subject of prayer, how it sounds, and what it means in three different traditions and lives. See more at onbeing.org/program/approaching-prayer/67‎

Americans are religious and non-religious, devout and irreverent. But in astonishing numbers, across that spectrum, most of us say that we pray. We explore the subject of prayer, how it sounds, and what it means in three different traditions and lives.

Jesus invited the disciples to follow him. They did. Now Jesus is leaving them. Who will they follow now? The Spirit. Rev. Dwayne offers three “spiritual tools” to follow the Spirit and make stronger choices for stronger lives. This message includes adapted readings from Pierre Wolff’s “Discernment: The Art of Choosing Well,” and Roberta Bondi’s “The Word of God and the Stillness of God” from the January/February 2007 Weavings. Scripture: John 16: 12-15

In recent years, the practices of prayer have been evolving for many religious traditions. Even western medicine is looking at prayer as it expands its concept of healing. In this program, we consult several people from a variety of practices about the role of prayer in their lives.