Podcast appearances and mentions of Scott Erickson

A sermon on Luke 15:17-22 by Scott Erickson.

Pastor Michael continues our Eastertide series and leads us in a collective practice of Visio Divina, using Scott Erickson's artpiece depicting the story of Thomas. How does Jesus meet us and honor our needs- even in the face of our very real doubts?

We continue our Lent Series in reflecting on art by Scott Erickson, and scripture - to Easter Sunday!April 20, 2025

Scott Erickson is an artist who uses many mediums to communicate with this audience. Today we talk about his collaborative book project with Justin McRoberts, 'In the Low, Honest Prayers for Dark Seasons,' which provides spiritual support for those experiencing depression. Scott then shares personal anecdotes, including an impactful experience at the Wailing Wall, illustrating how art can serve as a medium for expressing inexpressible emotions. Scott's art, which has resonated widely to the extent of being tattooed by numerous fans, aims to communicate the complexities of faith and the human conditionFind out more about Scott Erickson - his art, books, shows, and resources HEREExplore Scott Erickson's talks on his YouTube channel HEREContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Join Cyndi Parker's  Patreon Team!

Scott Erickson joins us to talk about the power of art in our spiritual lives. Scott talks about growing up in a religious family with significant exposure to Christian traditions but feeling out of place due to his inclination towards art in a tradition that lacked visual representation. But then he found the old European cathedrals and realized art can be used as a significant medium for spiritual development. Today we talk about how he describes his job, the benefit of art in the church, and the "haunted" role of the artist.Find out more about Scott Erickson - his art, books, shows, and resources HEREExplore Scott Erickson's talks on his YouTube channel HEREContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Join Cyndi Parker's  Patreon Team!

Listener Question: How do I stay engaged with a broken or compromised system?Coaching Insight: The answer depends on context—but it starts with deciding if you want to engageHero's Journey Framework: Crisis, the low point, perspective, and the invitation to re-enterTemptation of Distance: Why staying detached can feel safe but keeps us isolatedThe Cost of Return: Re-engaging means risking hurt again—but also invites growthCycle of Life: We never “arrive”—we grow through constant cycles of disappointment and resolveThe Low Show: A creative collaboration with Scott Erickson rooted in this rhythm Links For Justin:Coaching with JustinOrder In Rest - New Book of PoemsOrder In The Low - NEW Book with Scott EricksonOrder Sacred StridesJustinMcRoberts.comSupport this podcastNEW Single - Let GoNEW Music - Sliver of HopeNEW Music - The Dood and The BirdThe Book - It Is What You Make itHearts and Minds Amazon Barnes and Noble

In this special edition of SDR, we're bringing the energy with an exclusive interview featuring Grammy-nominated, Platinum & Gold record producer Scott Erickson — a guest speaker for our upcoming invite-only coaching meeting on April 24th, themed "The Art of Being Extraordinary."

Isaac Wheeler continues our Lent "visio-divina" journey to Easter Sunday - reflecting on art by Scott Erickson, and the reading of scripture.March 23, 2025

We are joined by the amazing Scott Erickson to discuss JURASSIC PARK, a heartwarming tale of how a billionaire decides to bring back prehistoric murder machines for profit, a motive that has no real precedent in today's world. We'll dive into the real questions—What ice cream does Joe spare no expense on? Should Neapolitan ice cream be equally chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry? How does Jeff Goldblum somehow made sweaty chaos theory sexy. There's obviously a LOT to talk about. Also, we get to the real MVPs: Timmy, the trolling younger brother, Newman's Barbasol can, Samuel L. Jackson's off-screen demise(?), and that poor lawyer who just wanted a quiet moment on the toilet. From velociraptors who learned how to open doors to a T-Rex that follows no rules of physics, we're covering all the glorious nonsense that makes Jurassic Park a high-budget disasterpiece. So grab a flare, hold onto your butts, and let's see if life, uh, finds a way… to make this episode worth your time.Scott chose this movie because he talks about the Jurassic Park series in his hilarious book and one man show called Say Yes: A Literary Of Not Giving Up On YourselfSee the show hereRead the bookYou can also learn more about Scott, buy his art, and generally get on his level at https://www.scottericksonart.comSubscribe to Great Bad Movies wherever you listen to podcasts: https://linktr.ee/greatbadmoviesFind us online:InstagramGreat Bad Movies WebsiteYouTubeEmail us at greatbadmoviesshow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year, North City Church is participating in Lent through a reflective process called "Visio-Divina" - - It is a contemplative practice involving image, prayer, and scripture. This is week 1 in our journey together as a community. Each week an image created by "Scott The Painter" (Scott Erickson) will be displayed, and a scripture read to guide in discussion and aid us in our journey of reflection towards the cross.March 9, 2025

Merry Christmas, Kindred! The phrase “Don't be afraid” appears four times throughout the retelling of the Christmas story. It's clear an encounter with the divine was awe-inspiring, but these words are also spoken in response to the specific fears some of the characters carried. We all carry fears of our own about life and the future and the world. Tonight we remember how the Christmas story speaks to our unique fears. When God says, “Don't be afraid”, he isn't belittling our worry or uncertainty, but ensuring us he is right here, with us in every dimension of our humanity…including our fear. Inspiration for this series is drawn from Scott Erickson's reflections in his book, "Honest Advent".This message is from our Wednesday night service on December 22nd, 2024.Beginning on January 5th, 2025 we will gather on Sunday mornings at 10:00am at the AMC Orchard Theatre (14653 Orchard Parkway, Westminster 80023). Connect with us:kindredchurch.co@kindredchurch.cofacebook.com/kindredchurch.co

What was supposed to be a conversation about Advent, turned into the kind of surprise that Advent portends—where the strange wonderful thing that you didn't know that you needed, just kind of happens to you out of nowhere. A vulnerable conversation between friends still not entirely sure what they want to be when they grow up about aging, creativity, what we want to do with what we still have left in the tank, the second half of life….and yes, ultimately, Advent too. We hope you enjoy this minor Christmas miracle of a conversation with our friend Scott Erickson, an artist, author, and performance speaker who is creating a visual vocabulary for the spiritual journey.

Christmas reveals the birth of the Savior, the one that would be the comforter of the downtrodden, the protector of the vulnerable, the leader that people need more than we know. The book of Isaiah foretold of the coming Savior as a Wonderful Counselor and Prince of Peace. Tonight we explore what this means for us and for Christmas.Inspiration for this series is drawn from Scott Erickson's reflections in his book, "Honest Advent".This message is from our Wednesday night service on December 18th, 2024.Beginning on January 5th, 2025 we will gather on Sunday mornings at 10:00am at the AMC Orchard Theatre (14653 Orchard Parkway, Westminster 80023). Connect with us:kindredchurch.co@kindredchurch.cofacebook.com/kindredchurch.co

Welcome to the second week of Advent at Restore! If you aren't familiar with Advent, it is simply a spiritual season of preparation entered into in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Join us today as Zach W. Lambert talks about what it looks like to pursue Christlike peace in our lives and the world! If you'd like to connect with Restore, go to www.restoreaustin.org/connect. Resources Referenced: The Bible Project - thebibleproject.com Letter From A Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King Jr. Rethinking Genesis 1-11 by Gordon Wenham The Very Good Gospel by Lisa Sharon Harper Honest Advent by Scott Erickson

It's week two of Advent and we are exploring the idea that while Jesus entered our world at that famous manger scene, he was always here and always will be. More than that, he may be described as the “Alpha and Omega” in Revelation, Beginning and End, but Jesus is right here in the middle of our lives. What does that mean about Jesus, about us, about Christmas? Inspiration for this series is drawn from Scott Erickson's reflections in his book, "Honest Advent". This message is from our Wednesday night service on December 11th, 2024.We gather on Wednesday nights at 6:00pm at The Establishment in Bradburn (11885 Bradburn Blvd. Westminster 80031). Connect with us:kindredchurch.co@kindredchurch.cofacebook.com/kindredchurch.co

As we journey into this Advent season, Scott Erickson, better known to most by his moniker in the internet and art world as Scott the Painter, discusses his journey of faith and the creation of his 'Honest Advent,' project aimed at reinterpreting traditional Christmas narratives through a lens of vulnerability and authenticity. He reflects on the paradoxes of belief, the importance of community, and the need for honest conversations about faith and the human experience, particularly during the Advent season. With a great deal of compassion and humor, Scott shares insights into his creative process, the significance of connection in his work (which has resonated so deeply with his community that many have it tattooed on their bodies), and the need for honest spiritual experiences in today's world. His work is not just visually beautiful. It's also meaningful, bringing a beautiful new approach to an old and familiar story. Thought-provoking Quotes: “As an artist, I love the brand of Christmas – red and green, complimentary colors. I love the music – the soundtrack, I love all of it. But I thought, is this a distraction from life or is this a hopeful message for the reality of it?” – Scott Erickson “I want to know if I should just give up on my beliefs. If God's not in the world and this isn't a story that's happening, then I just want to move on. But, if we are celebrating this thing and if it is happening, then that's what my invitation is. By going through those things, and thinking through, and praying through, and then creating out of it, the fact that it then becomes a path for others to walk, that's the greatest gift in making art.” – Scott Erickson  “It's amazing, the alchemy of what happens when you hand the work over and then it becomes something new in the hands of your audience and the people that are experiencing it and they bring a story to it that you couldn't even fathom. You've done your part, you did the creation part, stewarding your gift, putting it out there to the best of your ability and then they take it and it becomes something more. I'll never get over that exchange.” – Jen Hatmaker Resources Mentioned in This Episode: FitBit - https://store.google.com/category/trackers Scott's Tattoo FAQ - https://www.scottericksonart.com/tattoo-faq Say Yes: Discover the Surprising Life beyond the Death of a Dream by Scott Erickson - https://amzn.to/3AEVfao Scott Erickson's Shows - https://www.scottericksonart.com/shows The Enneagram Institute Personality Types - https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-descriptions/ Honest Advent: Awakening to the Wonder of God-with-Us Then, Here, and Now by Scott Erickson - https://amzn.to/4fgK6fc Guest's Links: Scott's website - https://www.scottericksonart.com/ Scott's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/scottthepainter Scott's Twitter - https://x.com/scottthepainter Scott's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/scottthepainter Scott's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@scottericksonart Scott's Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/scottthepainter/_created/ Connect with Jen! Jen's website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmaker Jen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmaker Jen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker The For the Love Podcast is presented by Audacy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We aren't given very many details about Mary's pregnancy in Scripture, though it's unlikely she escaped the unique discomfort of morning sickness as she carried this baby to be born. By exploring this very human dimension of the Christmas story, we're inspired to see the way the presence of God is felt even in seasons of our own unease, discomfort, and stretching.Inspiration for this series is drawn from Scott Erickson's reflections in his book, "Honest Advent".  This message is from our Wednesday night service on December 4th, 2024.We gather on Wednesday nights at 6:00pm at The Establishment in Bradburn (11885 Bradburn Blvd. Westminster 80031). Connect with us:kindredchurch.co@kindredchurch.cofacebook.com/kindredchurch.co

In this first-ever Listener Lab episode, Kate sits down with listener Lindsey Thomas to reflect on Scott Erickson's episode and explore creativity, vulnerability, and the ways art impacts personal growth. They dive into strategies for navigating transitions, managing negative beliefs, and using creativity as a tool for self-discovery. Lindsey and Kate discuss the importance of self-compassion, the haunting nature of unexpressed ideas, and how embracing stillness and surrender can lead to new insights. This conversation is a heartfelt journey through the highs and lows of the creative process, inspiring listeners to trust in their unique paths.Key Takeaways:Vulnerability and community engagement can create deep connections.Offering help can be a courageous response to self-doubt.Creativity can feel like a restless energy wanting to be expressed.Mantras and self-compassion are powerful tools in overcoming negative beliefs.Authenticity and trust in one's own divine power are essential for personal growth.Become a guest!If you'd like to be a guest on a Listener Lab episode or share your thoughts on previous episodes, send me a voice memo via email! KateShepherdCreative@gmail.comThank you for joining us on this very first Listener Lab episode of The Creative Genius Podcast! I hope this conversation with Lindsey Thomas helped illuminate new perspectives on creativity, vulnerability, and the ways we can move through life with a bit more self-compassion and authenticity. Remember, the creative process is a journey, and you're not alone in it. Whether you're wrestling with self-doubt, feeling the restless energy of an idea, or just needing a reminder of your own worthiness, this community is here to support you.And don't forget—The Creative Genius PodClub is launching in January! This is your chance to join a supportive, inspiring community to chat about episodes, share your ah-ha moments, and connect in real time. Head to the show notes on KateShepherdCreative.com for more details, and be sure to send in your voice memos with thoughts, questions, and insights from past episodes. Who knows? Maybe you'll be my next guest on Listener Lab!Listener Lab ChallengeThis Week's Challenge: Embrace Vulnerability in CreativityInspired by Scott Erickson's insights on vulnerability, here's your Listener Lab Challenge for the week:1. Identify a small creative project—it could be a quick sketch, a poem, a journal entry, or a little DIY.2. Before you start, take a moment to reflect on any negative beliefs or self-doubt that come up around creating. Write these down, then set them aside.3. Now, create with vulnerability. Aim to express an authentic feeling, thought, or experience, without worrying about the outcome or what anyone else might think.Share Your Experience: Send me a voice memo (or a message) sharing what this challenge brought up for you, any ah-ha moments you had, or realizations about vulnerability and creativity. I'd love to feature some of your insights on a future episode! Submit your voice memo via email kateshepherdcreative @ gmail.com

Discovering Creativity: An Intimate Conversation with Scott EricksonWhat does it mean to live a creative life? Is creativity a talent, or is it an innate intelligence that we all possess? In this week's episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the remarkable artist and storyteller, Scott Erickson, to explore these questions and so much more. Scott's journey as an artist has been deeply influenced by his unique experience with aphantasia—a condition where one cannot visualize images in their mind's eye—and he opens up about how this has shaped his creative expression.Together, we delve into the haunting nature of creativity, the role of pain in transforming life into art, and the importance of emotional intelligence in understanding the human experience. Scott's reflections on gratitude, surrender, and navigating the inner voice will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled with self-doubt or felt overwhelmed by the weight of their creative aspirations.But more than that, this conversation serves as a gentle reminder that creativity is not a linear journey. It's messy, it's beautiful, and it's deeply human. Scott's raw honesty will inspire you to listen more closely to your inner voice and trust that, even in the chaos, there's a path to something beautiful.

Hello fellow misfits, friends, humans of all kinds! An absolutely delightful conversation awaits you with Scott Erickson. He's a painter, author, performance speaker. His instagram bio says ‘Curator of awesomeness'. And I think that's absolutely accurate. We had a great chat about Scott's creative process, the role of visual art In forming how we see the world and the paradoxical nature of life, creativity and spirituality.TWO OTHER GREAT THINGS TO TELL YOU ABOUT:1. The Spiritual Misfits Survival Guide recently launched! A free set of videos, podcast episodes, suggested practices and more available on our website, spiritualmisfits.com.au. Great for your own process, also great for discussing with friends.2. Future Church Conference tickets are live! January 28th next year. A day of misfits and fringe dwellers asking what kind of Church would we actually want to stick around for, advocate for, work for? And how do we make that happen? You can get an exclusive Spiritual Misfits discount right now. $10 off if you book a ticket using the discount code SPIRITUALMISFITS. Connect more with Scott Erickson: https://www.scottericksonart.com/Follow Scott on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottthepainter/Want to reach out and let us know your thoughts or suggestions for the show? Send us a message here; we'd love to hear from you.The Spiritual Misfits Survival Guide (FREE): https://www.spiritualmisfits.com.au/survivalguideSign up to our mailing list:https://spiritualmisfits.com.au/Join our online Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritualmisfitspodcastSupport the pod:https://spiritualmisfits.com.au/support-us/View all episodes at: https://spiritualmisfits.buzzsprout.com

“I'm a Christian because of the shortest verse in the Bible: Jesus wept.” Something I didn't wake up to until after my stroke is the fact that joy and sadness can co-exist. In fact, they can do it pretty beautifully if we allow them to. My friend Scott knows how to be sad. That may sound like a backhanded compliment, but hear me out. I think learning to fully engage our sorrow is one of the healthiest rhythms we can find, especially as followers of Jesus. He was, after all, called the “man of sorrows, acquainted with grief.” So how do we befriend our sadness in the way of Christ? That's what I'm covering on this week's episode of The GoodHard Story Podcast, with the help of Scott Erickson. An artist, writer, and one of the most intriguing thinkers I've ever known, Scott has found deep camaraderie with Jesus through his sadness. And he's inviting you and me to do the same. If you join me on this episode of the GoodHard Story Podcast, here's what you'll take away: Releasing yourself from being a constant sales pitch for Jesus Making the shift from getting God's attention to awakening to where God is at work What we mean when we talk about hope A peek into Katherine's new SOS group Scott's hack for facing his fears Want to invite God into your sadness, but don't know where to start? This episode is for you. Show Notes: @scottthepainter on Instagram Scott's Substack Image Pilgrimage Scott's story of meeting Sadness at Disneyland Inside Out Hope Heals Camp Justin McRoberts Honest Advent Art Against Despair The GoodHard Story Podcast Episode 76 with Andy Squyres Backwards Kingdom Treasures in the Dark Entry 65: A Library of Living Survival Guides Telling Secrets by Frederick Buechner Dan Allender Curt Thompson Say Yes Future Dead Artist mug Scriptures referenced in this episode: John 11:35 Isaiah 53:3 Romans 5:3 1 Peter 5:10 Psalm 139:7-10 *** There's so much more to the story: ⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠ for more messages of hope, free resources, and opportunities to connect with me! Follow me in Instagram: ⁠⁠@hopeheals⁠⁠ Subscribe to The GoodHard Story Podcast! ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ Want a little hope in your inbox? Sign up for the Hope Note⁠⁠, my monthly digest of only the good stuff, like short reflections from me and a curated roundup of the Internet's most redemptive content. Subscribe here.

Jason Miller - We're returning to our community mantras. These four portable prayers describe what we're learning from Jesus about how to be human and how to be a church. This week, we talk about the calling on all of us to bear the image of God, and to honor the image of God in ourselves, our neighbors, and even our enemies. This weekend we also had the chance to see this mantra in action as we celebrate a project we've been supporting for a couple of years. The Book of Belonging is a book of diverse Bible stories for kind and contemplative kids that focus on wonder, contemplation, and identity; because everyone belongs. To learn more about this incredible resource, we had the chance to sit down and talk with the author, Mariko Clark, before the teaching. Resources Pre-order The Book of Belonging by Mariko Clark. Order the SBCC Mantras print from our friend Scott Erickson. What's Happening RSVP to one of our next New to SBCC Tables happening in-person on October 6 or via Zoom on October 7. If you have a student in grades 6-12, you can register them, and your family, for the Student Kickoff happening on September 15 from 5-8p. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Episode Notes:Introduction:Justin McRoberts continues the Q&A format, focusing on questions that matter most to his listeners.Discussion on why the podcast shifted from interviews to a more direct engagement with the audience.Key Topics Covered:From Busyness to Fulfillment:The importance of distinguishing between a busy schedule and a fulfilling one.How to prioritize activities that resonate with your soul and bring genuine satisfaction.Tips on using downtime to reassess and reorganize your schedule for greater fulfillment.Navigating Change and Spiritual Growth:How to connect with God when traditional practices and tools no longer resonate.The cultural shift in how we experience and express spirituality, mainly through music.The idea is that outgrowing old practices is a sign of spiritual maturity and growth.The Importance of Grieving Deeply:Grief is necessary for letting go of the past and making space for the future.How to embrace grief fully to prevent it from lingering and hindering personal growth.The connection between grief and the ability to experience joy and hope in new seasons.When to Persevere and When to Let Go:How to discern whether to continue or end a project, relationship, or situation.The role of joy as a metric for making these decisions.Encouragement to seek coaching or therapy when facing these challenging decisions.Closing Remarks:Justin shares updates on upcoming book releases, including his collaboration with Scott Erickson and his new collection of poems and prayers, "In Rest."Encourages listeners to continue submitting questions and engaging with the podcast.This episode is rich with practical advice and profound reflections on how to live a more intentional and spiritually grounded life, making it a must-listen for anyone navigating the complexities of modern life. Links For Justin:Coaching with JustinOrder Sacred StridesJustinMcRoberts.comSupport this podcastNEW Single - Let GoNEW Music - Sliver of HopeNEW Music - The Dood and The BirdThe Book - It Is What You Make itHearts and Minds Amazon Barnes and Noble

This summer we are returning to a 2022 series on contemplation, and this week's episode is all about contemplating art. I do hope it's a blessing to you! As we explore a variety of methods of contemplative prayer this summer, week eight is all about art. As you choose a piece of art to contemplate this week, I pray that you will have a fruitful encounter with God who is crazy about you. If you'd like to connect with me, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠find me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at my website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you'd like to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠help support this podcast financially⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, there's a way to do just that ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on my page at buymeacoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Thanks for sharing, subscribing, rating, and reviewing, as this helps our community to grow. Thanks as always to my friend, Peter Vaughan-Vail, for providing the beautiful harp music you hear in this and every episode. Here are some resources I hope will help you to engage with this week's topic in a deeper way for yourself: 1. Documentary Series: ⁠Abstract: The Art of Design⁠, on the role art plays in our everyday lives 2. Article: ⁠Top 10 Oldest Pieces of Art Every Discovered⁠, by Ancient History Lists 3. Instagram Account: visual prayers by artist ⁠Scott Erickson⁠ 4. Wikipedia submission on ⁠The Daughters of Edward Darley Boit,⁠ by John Singer Sargent 5. Find a transcript of this week's episode along with photos of the art I described on my blog, ⁠My Little Epiphanies⁠

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This week I'll tell the story of sitting by the water for a short while just witnessing the world, and learning that I want to do more of that. If you'd like to connect with me, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠find me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at my website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you'd like to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠help support this podcast financially⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, there's a way to do just that ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on my page at buymeacoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Thanks for sharing, subscribing, rating, and reviewing, as this helps our community to grow. Thanks as always to my friend, Peter Vaughan-Vail, for providing the beautiful harp music you hear in this and every episode. Here are some resources to help you dig into this week's topic on your own: 1. Video: 12-day Rhododendron blooming time-lapse 2. IG live: artist Scott Erickson on who's in charge of surprise 3. Substack: Letters from Love, by Elizabeth Gilbert 4. Song: I Got You Babe, by Sonny & Cher 5. Raised Catholic Podcast/transcript: Contemplative Summer Week Three: Contemplating Nature (check out the whole series wherever you get your podcasts 6. Journal question: Stop in a given moment and ask yourself: what do I see, what do I hear, what do I smell, what do I taste, what can I touch that point me toward God - what can I know about Him and His nature based on what I am experiencing? 7. Poem by Mary Oliver: Instructions for living a life. Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it. 8. Book: Devotions - The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver

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a poem by Adam Niven.   If you wish this poem and accompanying visuals can be found on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/_iXpAPw8t0Y?si=AnDWxSNt6TXrJ9g7   I - JESUS IS TEMPTED "My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.” - Matthew 26:38 II - JESUS IS BETRAYED “Friend… do what you came here to do.” - Matthew 26:50 III - JESUS IS CONDEMNED “But this is your hour… when darkness reigns.” - Luke 22:53 IV - JESUS IS MOCKED “But if I spoke the truth, why did you strike me?” - John 18:23 V - JESUS IS GIVEN HIS CROSS "Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.” - John 3: 14-15 VI - JESUS FALLS “Unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.”  - John 12:24 VII - SIMON CARRIES JESUS' CROSS “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” - Matthew 16:24 VIII - JESUS IS STRIPPED “For if men do these things when the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?” - Luke 23:31 IX - JESUS IS NAILED TO THE CROSS “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” - Matthew 27:46 X - JESUS DIES “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends."  - John 15:13 XI - JESUS IS BURIED "When she poured this perfume on my body, she did it to prepare me for burial.” - Matthew 26:12  

a poem by Adam Niven.   XII - JESUS RISES "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays his life down for his sheep."  - John 10:11

On September 29, 2020, the Iskander family of six went out for an evening stroll in their Westlake Village neighborhood having no idea of the tragedy that lay ahead. On that same evening, wealthy socialite Rebecca Grossman was having drinks at a local Westlake Village restaurant with Royce Clayton and Scott Erickson, two former major league baseball players. After downing margaritas, Grossman and Erickson got into their expensive cars and headed toward Grossman's nearby condo to hang out. At some point, the two decided to race each other through the residential neighborhood. At that exact moment, Nancy Iskander and her three sons were crossing the street. Before they could respond, Rebecca Grossman and Scott Erickson came racing toward them in their vehicles fueled by bravado tequila. One of the vehicles struck two of the Iskander boys, Mark and Jacob, killing them. Three and a half agonizing years later, Rebecca Grossman went on trial for Mark and Jacob's murder.  The headline-making trial resulted in a surprising verdict.  Mark and Jacob Iskander foundation: MarkAndJacobFoundation.org Follow Jami on Instagram & TikTok @JamiOnAir and join the Serial Streamers true crime TV club! Subscribe to Jami's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jamionair Sponsors Beis: Visit beistravel.com/MURDERISH for 15% off your first purchase. Addyi: Visit addyi.com and use code MURDERISH for a $10 telemedicine appointment to see if Addyi is right for you. Fabric: Visit meetfabric.com/murderish to apply for a term life insurance policy in just minutes. Thrive Market: Visit thrivemarket.com/MURDERISH for 30% off your first order + a free $60 gift. Reel Paper: Visit reelpaper.com/MURDERISH for 30% off your first order + free shipping. Nom Nom: Visit trynomnom/MURDERISH for 50% off. Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092. Lipstick & Lies - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lipstick-lies/id1704189120?i=1000625570159 Want to advertise on this show? We've partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you're interested in advertising on MURDERISH, please send an email to Sahiba Krieger sahiba@cloud10.fm and copy jami@murderish.com.  Research & Writing: K. Brant.  Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami, as well as a list of sources for this episode.  Ad-Free episodes: Visit https://www.patreon.com/Murderish to join MURDERISH | Behind the Mic and get access to bonus episodes, ad-free episodes, and other cool perks. Listening to this podcast doesn't make you a murderer, it just means you're murder..ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rebecca Grossman, 60, co-founder of the Grossman Burn Foundation, has been convicted of murder and other charges following a fatal car crash that claimed the lives of two young boys in a residential neighborhood in California. Grossman was found guilty on two counts each of second-degree murder and vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, along with one count of hit-and-run resulting in death. The jury could have opted for lesser charges, such as vehicular manslaughter with ordinary negligence. The victims, Jacob Iskander, 8, and Mark Iskander, 11, were struck and killed by Grossman's vehicle as they crossed the street at a marked crosswalk in their Westlake Village neighborhood on September 29, 2020. The verdict, delivered after two days of deliberations, was met with mixed emotions in the courtroom. Nancy Iskander, the mother of the victims, expressed both grief and relief, stating that attending the court proceedings felt like reliving the funeral of her boys every day. "This decision underscores our commitment to holding accountable those who drive with total disregard for human life," stated the district attorney's office, commending the jury for its ruling. During the trial, it was revealed that Grossman was allegedly engaging in a high-speed race with former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson at speeds exceeding 80 mph in a 45-mph zone. Grossman reportedly continued driving after striking the children, only stopping a quarter mile away when her engine cut off. Grossman's defense argued that she was traveling at a lower speed and that Erickson's vehicle was the first to strike the boys. However, prosecutors contended that Grossman's actions, including drinking cocktails with Erickson before the race, demonstrated a reckless disregard for human life. As the verdict was read in court, Grossman's daughter, Alexis, expressed shock and sorrow, while her teenage brother shook visibly. Grossman's lead attorney, Tony Buzbee, announced plans to appeal the decision, citing alleged errors in the case. The sentencing for Rebecca Grossman is scheduled for April 10, where she faces up to 34 years to life in state prison. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Rebecca Grossman, 60, co-founder of the Grossman Burn Foundation, has been convicted of murder and other charges following a fatal car crash that claimed the lives of two young boys in a residential neighborhood in California. Grossman was found guilty on two counts each of second-degree murder and vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, along with one count of hit-and-run resulting in death. The jury could have opted for lesser charges, such as vehicular manslaughter with ordinary negligence. The victims, Jacob Iskander, 8, and Mark Iskander, 11, were struck and killed by Grossman's vehicle as they crossed the street at a marked crosswalk in their Westlake Village neighborhood on September 29, 2020. The verdict, delivered after two days of deliberations, was met with mixed emotions in the courtroom. Nancy Iskander, the mother of the victims, expressed both grief and relief, stating that attending the court proceedings felt like reliving the funeral of her boys every day. "This decision underscores our commitment to holding accountable those who drive with total disregard for human life," stated the district attorney's office, commending the jury for its ruling. During the trial, it was revealed that Grossman was allegedly engaging in a high-speed race with former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson at speeds exceeding 80 mph in a 45-mph zone. Grossman reportedly continued driving after striking the children, only stopping a quarter mile away when her engine cut off. Grossman's defense argued that she was traveling at a lower speed and that Erickson's vehicle was the first to strike the boys. However, prosecutors contended that Grossman's actions, including drinking cocktails with Erickson before the race, demonstrated a reckless disregard for human life. As the verdict was read in court, Grossman's daughter, Alexis, expressed shock and sorrow, while her teenage brother shook visibly. Grossman's lead attorney, Tony Buzbee, announced plans to appeal the decision, citing alleged errors in the case. The sentencing for Rebecca Grossman is scheduled for April 10, where she faces up to 34 years to life in state prison. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Scott Erickson allegedly threatened the daughter of his Los Angeles socialite lover after she stumbled upon the ex-MLB pitcher hiding in a bush near where two young brothers were killed in a hit-and-run incident four years ago, RadarOnline.com has learned.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rebecca Grossman, a 60-year-old Los Angeles socialite, and former magazine publisher, walked arm-in-arm with her plastic surgeon husband, Peter Grossman, to the Van Nuys West Courthouse for the commencement of her murder trial. Grossman is accused of killing two young brothers in a drunken hit-and-run, allegedly racing her reported lover, former MLB player Scott Erickson, at the time of the fatal crash. Rebecca Grossman faces up to 34 years behind bars on two counts of second-degree murder for the 2020 deaths of Jacob Iskander, 8, and Mark Iskander, 11.  The shocking incident occurred on September 29, 2020, when Rebecca, allegedly speeding at 71 mph, plowed into the two boys walking inside a crosswalk in Westlake Village. The collision launched Mark more than 250 feet, leading to his immediate death. Jacob passed away several hours later at the hospital. Witnesses reported that Grossman was racing with Scott Erickson, who was in another car at the time of the crash. The pair, reportedly in a relationship, had allegedly been drinking at a nearby restaurant prior to the collision. Prosecutors plan to present evidence that Rebecca had Valium in her system during the crash, further hindering her ability to drive. Despite maintaining innocence and blowing a 0.076%, Grossman faces charges of two counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and one count of hit-and-run driving resulting in death. The court is allowed to provide jurors with evidence of Grossman's alleged love affair with Erickson at the time of the crash, as ruled by Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Joseph Brandolino. Rebecca Grossman maintains her innocence, denying any involvement in the collision with the boys. However, Nancy Iskander, the grieving mother, contends that both Grossman and Erickson were driving at excessive speeds before the tragic incident occurred. Nancy, who narrowly avoided the collision with her younger son Zachary, expressed frustration that neither party stopped after the incident, making it difficult for her to determine which vehicle struck her sons. According to Nancy's account, she and Jacob were on inline skates, crossing the road at the crosswalk, while Mark was on his skateboard. Zachary, then five years old, was on his scooter, accompanied by her husband and daughter jogging nearby. Mark was declared dead at the scene, and Jacob succumbed to his injuries hours later at the hospital. The upcoming trial is expected to feature testimony from a California Highway Patrol officer who had previously pulled over Rebecca for speeding at 92 mph, warning her about the potential dangers. The court may also hear from Robert Apodaca, a former LA County Sheriff's Deputy specializing in traffic crashes. During the preliminary hearing, Apodaca estimated Rebecca's speed at 71.7 mph at the time of the collision, with the car's computer indicating 73 mph. He revealed that 11-year-old Mark was thrown 254 feet, the farthest he had witnessed a person being tossed in a crash. Another deputy, Rafael Mejia, testified that he found Rebecca a third of a mile away from the crash site, where she had pulled over and expressed confusion about why her airbag had deployed. Scott Erickson faced a misdemeanor charge, and his case was resolved in February 2022, with his attorney asserting his non-involvement in a hit-and-run. Rebecca Grossman has pleaded not guilty and is currently out on $2 million bond. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Rebecca Grossman, a 60-year-old Los Angeles socialite, and former magazine publisher, walked arm-in-arm with her plastic surgeon husband, Peter Grossman, to the Van Nuys West Courthouse for the commencement of her murder trial. Grossman is accused of killing two young brothers in a drunken hit-and-run, allegedly racing her reported lover, former MLB player Scott Erickson, at the time of the fatal crash. Rebecca Grossman faces up to 34 years behind bars on two counts of second-degree murder for the 2020 deaths of Jacob Iskander, 8, and Mark Iskander, 11.  The shocking incident occurred on September 29, 2020, when Rebecca, allegedly speeding at 71 mph, plowed into the two boys walking inside a crosswalk in Westlake Village. The collision launched Mark more than 250 feet, leading to his immediate death. Jacob passed away several hours later at the hospital. Witnesses reported that Grossman was racing with Scott Erickson, who was in another car at the time of the crash. The pair, reportedly in a relationship, had allegedly been drinking at a nearby restaurant prior to the collision. Prosecutors plan to present evidence that Rebecca had Valium in her system during the crash, further hindering her ability to drive. Despite maintaining innocence and blowing a 0.076%, Grossman faces charges of two counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and one count of hit-and-run driving resulting in death. The court is allowed to provide jurors with evidence of Grossman's alleged love affair with Erickson at the time of the crash, as ruled by Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Joseph Brandolino. Rebecca Grossman maintains her innocence, denying any involvement in the collision with the boys. However, Nancy Iskander, the grieving mother, contends that both Grossman and Erickson were driving at excessive speeds before the tragic incident occurred. Nancy, who narrowly avoided the collision with her younger son Zachary, expressed frustration that neither party stopped after the incident, making it difficult for her to determine which vehicle struck her sons. According to Nancy's account, she and Jacob were on inline skates, crossing the road at the crosswalk, while Mark was on his skateboard. Zachary, then five years old, was on his scooter, accompanied by her husband and daughter jogging nearby. Mark was declared dead at the scene, and Jacob succumbed to his injuries hours later at the hospital. The upcoming trial is expected to feature testimony from a California Highway Patrol officer who had previously pulled over Rebecca for speeding at 92 mph, warning her about the potential dangers. The court may also hear from Robert Apodaca, a former LA County Sheriff's Deputy specializing in traffic crashes. During the preliminary hearing, Apodaca estimated Rebecca's speed at 71.7 mph at the time of the collision, with the car's computer indicating 73 mph. He revealed that 11-year-old Mark was thrown 254 feet, the farthest he had witnessed a person being tossed in a crash. Another deputy, Rafael Mejia, testified that he found Rebecca a third of a mile away from the crash site, where she had pulled over and expressed confusion about why her airbag had deployed. Scott Erickson faced a misdemeanor charge, and his case was resolved in February 2022, with his attorney asserting his non-involvement in a hit-and-run. Rebecca Grossman has pleaded not guilty and is currently out on $2 million bond. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

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In this engaging conversation, Scott challenges us to think about our obsession with the afterlife and invites us to trust in grace, as matters of birth, death, and rebirth are beyond our control. We'll uncover the richness of Jesus's narrative, exploring how the Christmas season isn't just about the commerce that clamors for our attention, but a time to ponder the profound meaning of Jesus's birth.Scott shares insights from his art, which strays from the trodden path of traditional Christmas illustrations while reflecting on the deeply spiritual encounter with the biological miracle of childbirth. Through his work, Scott seeks to bridge the distance between our societal aversion to vulnerability and the need to embrace our tender hearts for deep understanding.Together, we'll unpack why Jesus's embodiment as a human requires us not only to reflect but also to engage physically through practices like pilgrimage. Scott's transformative art and stories urge us to consider Jesus's incarnation not just as a historical event, but as an ever-present reality. And as Scott will reveal, our journey with Christ also means apprenticeship to our own mortality.----View this episode on YouTube = https://youtu.be/OuDt1bvm_oA----Scott Erickson is an artist, author, performance speaker, and creative curator who mixes autobiography, mythology, and aesthetics to create art and moments that speak to our most profound experiences.Using his passion and commitment to craft, Scott has been a working artist for over a decade and has had his work appear on CNN, National Geographic, and various magazines, newspaper outlets, and book covers.He is the co-author of Prayer: Forty Days of Practice and May It Be So, the author of Honest Advent and Say Yes.

We were so lucky to have Scott Erickson on the podcast this season! Not only did he share his wisdom and thoughtfulness, but he also shared his art and his spiritual director expertise! Over on Patreon each week we chose one of the pieces of art discussed in the episode and Scott walked us through a Visio Divina practice with that image. As a Christmas gift to all our listeners we wanted to share the first visio divina practice from episode one.   First you'll hear Ruth introduce you to the practice of Visio Divina and help you to settle in. Then at 5:35 you'll hear Scott begin the practice. We've left lots of room at the end to give you time and space to continue your practice.   As always we encourage you to do this in a set apart time, free from distraction and noise. You can find the image HERE (it's the first image from episode 1, the picture of Mary holding her belly), or you can find this same image at the beginning of Chapter 11, Assumptions, on page 88, of Scott's book, Honest Advent.   Let us know how this practice was for you! We'll be doing this each week during Advent. Praying for you as you open yourself to the unseen work of God this Advent season.

See the image discussed in today's episode HERE.   We've reached the end of our Advent journey. Ruth, Scott, and Charity come together one last time to wonder where God is in the darkness, the unfolding, and the journey. Scott shares a story of God's intimate revelation during his own pilgrimage, and the three ponder how we move from revelation to participation. They also discuss the Magi's journey and what God reveals about light and darkness in their story.   This season, we've invited artist, author, and speaker Scott Erickson to join us. Transforming Center team member Charity McClure is also on the microphone. Together with Ruth, the three will discuss how an honest Advent leads to honest hope. Using images from his book, Honest Advent, they will explore issues of vulnerability, humanity, and uncertainty, all while wondering where is God in these things?  Scott Erickson is an artist, author, performance speaker, and creative curate who mixes autobiography, mythology, and aesthetics to create art and moments that speak to our deepest experiences. He is the writer and performer of two one man shows, “We Are Not Troubled Guests”  and his current show, "Say Yes: A Liturgy of Not Giving Up On Yourself”. He is the co-author of Prayer: Forty Days of Practice and May It Be So, the author of Honest Advent and Say Yes , a Spiritual Director and a professional dishwasher for his food blogging wife. Scott lives in Vancouver, WA and is most loved by his wife Holly and his children Anders, Elsa, and Jones.   Charity McClure has served the Transforming Center in several capacities over the past 10 years, most recently as Director of Strategy and Communications. During this time her work has deepened her own longing, not only for a way of life that works, but a way of life that creates space for beauty, purpose and meaningful connection with those around her. Charity is a tentative writer, an optimistic traveler and a committed bruncher. She lives in Glen Ellyn, IL with her husband Kyle and our three children Finn, Rhys and Elin.   Mentioned in the Episode: Honest Advent by Scott Erickson This season will not follow the lectionary readings as closely as past seasons. Scripture for Advent 2023 can be found HERE. If you'd like to listen to our previous season on Cycle B you can go back to Season 11 of the podcast, Advent Reflections (Cycle B).   Music Credit: Kingdom Come by Aaron Niequist O Come O Come Emmanuel from Advent Music in Solitude   Support the podcast! This season patrons at all levels will have access to unedited video replays of the episodes and at the $10/month level you will also receive guided Visio Divina practices to accompany the artwork discussed in the episodes.  Become a patron today by visiting our Patreon page!     The Transforming Center exists to create space for God to strengthen leaders and transform communities. You are invited to join our next Transforming Community:® A Two-year Spiritual Formation Experience for Leaders.  Delivered in nine quarterly retreats, this practice-based learning opportunity is grounded in the conviction that the best thing you bring to leadership is your own transforming self! We are now accepting applications for Transforming Community 20! Use the code Podcast20 to receive $50 off your application fee. Learn more and apply HERE.

This one is becoming an annual favorite! Just this week, a friend texted asking for the name of this book – the one I gifted to about a dozen of my girlfriends the year it was released. Each year, Scott Erickson helps bring the season a little closer to home with the ideas heard in … Continue reading Episode 227 – Scott Erickson (re-release!)

See the image discussed in today's episode HERE.   Ruth, Scott, and Charity continue their journey through Advent with a conversation around Scott's pieces, Sacred and Mighty. With these images, they explore where God is in our humanity, in our broken, imperfect bodies, and in the mightiness God displayed when he came to earth in the form of a tiny baby, choosing to go through the world in all his humanness, just as we do. They discuss how to make the ordinary sacred and the invitation to pause and notice our experiences in our very human bodies this Advent, searching for what they reveal about God.   This season, we've invited artist, author, and speaker Scott Erickson to join us. Transforming Center team member Charity McClure is also on the microphone. Together with Ruth, the three will discuss how an honest Advent leads to honest hope. Using images from his book, Honest Advent, they will explore issues of vulnerability, humanity, and uncertainty, all while wondering where is God in these things?  Scott Erickson is an artist, author, performance speaker, and creative curate who mixes autobiography, mythology, and aesthetics to create art and moments that speak to our deepest experiences. He is the writer and performer of two one man shows, “We Are Not Troubled Guests”  and his current show, "Say Yes: A Liturgy of Not Giving Up On Yourself”. He is the co-author of Prayer: Forty Days of Practice and May It Be So, the author of Honest Advent and Say Yes , a Spiritual Director and a professional dishwasher for his food blogging wife. Scott lives in Vancouver, WA and is most loved by his wife Holly and his children Anders, Elsa, and Jones.   Charity McClure has served the Transforming Center in several capacities over the past 10 years, most recently as Director of Strategy and Communications. During this time her work has deepened her own longing, not only for a way of life that works, but a way of life that creates space for beauty, purpose and meaningful connection with those around her. Charity is a tentative writer, an optimistic traveler and a committed bruncher. She lives in Glen Ellyn, IL with her husband Kyle and our three children Finn, Rhys and Elin.   Mentioned in the Episode: Honest Advent by Scott Erickson Good is the Flesh by Brian Wren (a poem) The Wisdom of Your Body by Hillary McBride   This season will not follow the lectionary readings as closely as past seasons. Scripture for Advent 2023 can be found HERE. If you'd like to listen to our previous season on Cycle B you can go back to Season 11 of the podcast, Advent Reflections (Cycle B).   Music Credit: Kingdom Come by Aaron Niequist A Light Unto My Path from Advent Music in Solitude   Support the podcast! This season patrons at all levels will have access to unedited video replays of the episodes and at the $10/month level you will also receive guided Visio Divina practices to accompany the artwork discussed in the episodes.  Become a patron today by visiting our Patreon page!     The Transforming Center exists to create space for God to strengthen leaders and transform communities. You are invited to join our next Transforming Community:® A Two-year Spiritual Formation Experience for Leaders.  Delivered in nine quarterly retreats, this practice-based learning opportunity is grounded in the conviction that the best thing you bring to leadership is your own transforming self! We are now accepting applications for Transforming Community 20! Use the code Podcast20 to receive $50 off your application fee. Learn more and apply HERE.

See the image discussed in today's episode HERE.   This week, as Ruth, Scott, and Charity examine Scott's “cover” of Sister Grace Remington's beautiful painting Mary and Eve, they delve into womanhood, mothering, and the invitation to embrace vulnerability this advent. Why is it so scandalous to talk about God as a mother? What does the vulnerability of God coming into the world as a baby have to teach us about our own vulnerability? How does our obsession with meritocracy (defined in this conversation as the earning of God's good grace by our deeds, awards, and success) rob us of actual grace and love?   This season, we've invited artist, author, and speaker Scott Erickson to join us. Transforming Center team member Charity McClure is also on the microphone. Together with Ruth, the three will discuss how an honest Advent leads to honest hope. Using images from his book, Honest Advent, they will explore issues of vulnerability, humanity, and uncertainty, all while wondering where is God in these things?  Scott Erickson is an artist, author, performance speaker, and creative curate who mixes autobiography, mythology, and aesthetics to create art and moments that speak to our deepest experiences. He is the writer and performer of two one man shows, “We Are Not Troubled Guests”  and his current show, "Say Yes: A Liturgy of Not Giving Up On Yourself”. He is the co-author of Prayer: Forty Days of Practice and May It Be So, the author of Honest Advent and Say Yes , a Spiritual Director and a professional dishwasher for his food blogging wife. Scott lives in Vancouver, WA and is most loved by his wife Holly and his children Anders, Elsa, and Jones.   Charity McClure has served the Transforming Center in several capacities over the past 10 years, most recently as Director of Strategy and Communications. During this time her work has deepened her own longing, not only for a way of life that works, but a way of life that creates space for beauty, purpose and meaningful connection with those around her. Charity is a tentative writer, an optimistic traveler and a committed bruncher. She lives in Glen Ellyn, IL with her husband Kyle and our three children Finn, Rhys and Elin.   Mentioned in the Episode: Honest Advent by Scott Erickson   This season will not follow the lectionary readings as closely as past seasons. Scripture for Advent 2023 can be found HERE. If you'd like to listen to our previous season on Cycle B you can go back to Season 11 of the podcast, Advent Reflections (Cycle B).   Music Credit: Kingdom Come by Aaron Niequist There is Room from Advent Music in Solitude   Support the podcast! This season patrons at all levels will have access to unedited video replays of the episodes and at the $10/month level you will also receive guided Visio Divina practices to accompany the artwork discussed in the episodes.  Become a patron today by visiting our Patreon page!     The Transforming Center exists to create space for God to strengthen leaders and transform communities. You are invited to join our next Transforming Community:® A Two-year Spiritual Formation Experience for Leaders.  Delivered in nine quarterly retreats, this practice-based learning opportunity is grounded in the conviction that the best thing you bring to leadership is your own transforming self! We are now accepting applications for Transforming Community 20! Use the code Podcast20 to receive $50 off your application fee. Learn more and apply HERE.

As we mark the first week of Advent we are examining the Annunciation. How do we define a revelation and what does it expose in us? What does a revelation do to our plans and certainty? Where is God in the midst of it all? Ruth, Charity and Scott discuss Mary's response to the news of what God was doing in her, how we know when God is doing a new thing and why we can sometimes feel crazy when we sense a sacred revelation in the middle of our very ordinary existence.   This season, we've invited artist, author, and speaker Scott Erickson to join us. Transforming Center team member Charity McClure is also on the microphone. Together with Ruth, the three will discuss how an honest Advent leads to honest hope. Using images from his book, Honest Advent, they will explore issues of vulnerability, humanity, and uncertainty, all while wondering where is God in these things?    See the image discussed in today's episode HERE.   Scott Erickson is an artist, author, performance speaker, and creative curate who mixes autobiography, mythology, and aesthetics to create art and moments that speak to our deepest experiences. He is the writer and performer of two one man shows, “We Are Not Troubled Guests”  and his current show, "Say Yes: A Liturgy of Not Giving Up On Yourself”. He is the co-author of Prayer: Forty Days of Practice and May It Be So, the author of Honest Advent and Say Yes , a Spiritual Director and a professional dishwasher for his food blogging wife. Scott lives in Vancouver, WA and is most loved by his wife Holly and his children Anders, Elsa, and Jones.   Charity McClure has served the Transforming Center in several capacities over the past 10 years, most recently as Director of Strategy and Communications. During this time her work has deepened her own longing, not only for a way of life that works, but a way of life that creates space for beauty, purpose and meaningful connection with those around her. Charity is a tentative writer, an optimistic traveler and a committed bruncher. She lives in Glen Ellyn, IL with her husband Kyle and our three children Finn, Rhys and Elin.   Mentioned in the Episode: Honest Advent by Scott Erickson   We are now accepting applications for Transforming Community 20! Use the code Podcast20 to receive $50 off your application fee. Learn more and apply HERE.   This season will not follow the lectionary readings as closely as past seasons. Scripture for Advent 2023 can be found HERE. If you'd like to listen to our previous season on Cycle B you can go back to Season 11 of the podcast, Advent Reflections (Cycle B).   Music Credit: Kingdom Come by Aaron Niequist Journey from Advent Music in Solitude   Support the podcast! This season patrons at all levels will have access to unedited video replays of the episodes and at the $10/month level you will also receive guided Visio Divina practices to accompany the artwork discussed in the episodes.  Become a patron today by visiting our Patreon page!   The Transforming Center exists to create space for God to strengthen leaders and transform communities. You are invited to join our next Transforming Community:® A Two-year Spiritual Formation Experience for Leaders.  Delivered in nine quarterly retreats, this practice-based learning opportunity is grounded in the conviction that the best thing you bring to leadership is your own transforming self! We are now accepting applications for Transforming Community 20! Use the code Podcast20 to receive $50 off your application fee. Learn more and apply HERE.

Advent is upon us again. This season, we've invited artist, author, and speaker Scott Erickson to join us. Transforming Center team member Charity McClure is also on the microphone. Together with Ruth, the three will discuss how an honest Advent leads to honest hope. Using images from his book, Honest Advent, they will explore issues of vulnerability, humanity, and uncertainty, all while wondering where is God in these things?    In today's episode, Ruth and Charity introduce us to Scott. He shares why he wrote Honest Advent, what he was trying to convey with the images in the book and what he means by this idea of “Honest Advent.” They all discuss what longing and waiting look like in this church season, why it's important to honestly hold both, and how the hope that God might still be doing something deeper, bigger, and truer than we can see keeps them present to what could be. See the image discussed in today's episode HERE. Scott Erickson is an artist, author, performance speaker, and creative curate who mixes autobiography, mythology, and aesthetics to create art and moments that speak to our deepest experiences. He is the writer and performer of two one man shows, “We Are Not Troubled Guests”  and his current show, "Say Yes: A Liturgy of Not Giving Up On Yourself”. He is the co-author of Prayer: Forty Days of Practice and May It Be So, the author of Honest Advent and Say Yes , a Spiritual Director and a professional dishwasher for his food blogging wife. Scott lives in Vancouver, WA and is most loved by his wife Holly and his children Anders, Elsa, and Jones. Charity McClure has served the Transforming Center in several capacities over the past 10 years, most recently as Director of Strategy and Communications. During this time her work has deepened her own longing, not only for a way of life that works, but a way of life that creates space for beauty, purpose and meaningful connection with those around her. Charity is a tentative writer, an optimistic traveler and a committed bruncher. She lives in Glen Ellyn, IL with her husband Kyle and our three children Finn, Rhys and Elin.   Mentioned in the Episode: Honest Advent by Scott Erickson   This season will not follow the lectionary readings as closely as seasons past. Scripture for Advent 2023 can be found HERE. If you'd like to listen to our previous season on Cycle B you can go back to Season 11 of the podcast, Advent Reflections (Cycle B).   Music Credit: Kingdom Come by Aaron Niequist There is Room from Advent Music in Solitude   Support the podcast! This season patrons at all levels will have access to unedited video replays of the episodes and at the $10/month level you will also receive guided Visio Divina practices to accompany the artwork discussed in the episodes.  Become a patron today by visiting our Patreon page!     The Transforming Center exists to create space for God to strengthen leaders and transform communities. You are invited to join our next Transforming Community:® A Two-year Spiritual Formation Experience for Leaders.  Delivered in nine quarterly retreats, this practice-based learning opportunity is grounded in the conviction that the best thing you bring to leadership is your own transforming self! We are now accepting applications for Transforming Community 20! Use the code Podcast20 to receive $50 off your application fee. Learn more and apply HERE.

Ruth sits down with producer Colleen to wrap up season 20 of the podcast. They share their learnings and highlights from these conversations and Ruth answers a listener's question about how to bring transformative worship to your congregation if you are not a part of the planning process. To close Ruth gives us a few key takeaways to help us understand and embody transformative worship.    This season we're focusing on worship, particularly worship that is transformative. Our season long guest is Rory Noland and we will be working with his book, Transforming Worship: Planning and Leading Sunday Services as If Spiritual Formation Mattered. In addition to Ruth and Rory, we will also be bringing other guests into the conversations about worship with spiritual formation at its core. This season is for all who worship, not just pastors and leaders who plan the weekly services!   Advent is just around the corner! Our guest this season will be author, artist and speaker Scott Erickson. Ruth, Scott and Transforming Center team member Charity McClure (whose voice you'll recognize from this season!) will be exploring the themes from Scott's book, Honest Advent. This season starts Friday, November 24. Purchase Honest Advent wherever you buy books and let's discover how an honest Advent leads to an honest hope! We are now accepting applications for Transforming Community 20! Use the code Podcast20 to receive $50 off your application fee. Learn more and apply HERE.   Mentioned in the episode: Transforming Worship: Planning and Leading Sunday Services as If Spiritual Formation Mattered by Rory Noland Kelly Latimore Icons Honest Advent by Scott Erickson Music Credit: Kingdom Come by Aaron Niequist Support the podcast! This season, patrons will receive bonus conversations, extra content and guided practices relating to Rory's book.  Become a patron today by visiting our Patreon page!     The Transforming Center exists to create space for God to strengthen leaders and transform communities. You are invited to join our next Transforming Community:® A Two-year Spiritual Formation Experience for Leaders.  Delivered in nine quarterly retreats, this practice-based learning opportunity is grounded in the conviction that the best thing you bring to leadership is your own transforming self!

In the final sermon in this series, guest Scott Erickson shares on how the Gospel is not just a personal salvation project but is about a new social order. Amos overview here: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/amos/ Amos 5:21-24, Matthew 25:31-40 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 1. Share about your experiences this week with the Seek First journal. 2. What has stayed with you from the message? What was encouraging, challenging or confusing? 3. Retell what the prophet Amos was speaking out against? How might Amos speak to the American Church today? 4. Read Matthew 25:31-40. If we took Jesus' words seriously, how might this reshape what we seek? 5. As you reflect on this entire SEEK FIRST series, what are the messages that stand out to you?

In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, host Jared Flinn welcomes guest Scott Erickson, co-founder of Heartland Logistics Group. Scott shares his journey from growing up on a farm to becoming involved in the transportation industry. He discusses the unique challenges they faced starting their own brokerage, including finding support from factor companies and midsized trucking companies. Scott emphasizes their passion for the ag space and their dedication to solving problems for their customers.     Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/QXLsSmq7m7Q   Smart Freight Funding- Get paid sooner:  https://www.smartfreightfunding.com/   Bulk Freight Conference 2024 sign-up: www.bulkfreightconference.com   Watch the Bulk TMS Webinar: https://www.bulktms.com/training-1   How can we pray for you? Email us: prayer@bulkloads.com     Check out our companies! BulkLoads - https://www.bulkloads.com/ Bulk Insurance Group - https://www.bulkinsurancegroup.com/ Smart Freight Funding-https://www.smartfreightfunding.com/ BulkLoads+ (TMS): https://www.bulktms.com/  

Shownotes:Somewhere in the rhythm of spiritual practices and religious traditions, American Christians have lost the sense of beauty, awe, and wonder that permeates through familiar stories of the Bible. Conversely, Western Christian culture sanitizes the reality of darkness throughout the Biblical narrative. Our culture brings more attention to the glory of Easter than the brokenness of Good Friday, and we celebrate Mary bringing Jesus into the world while glossing over her grief from losing her Son. As we draw nearer to the holiday season, colorful decorations place a blanket of comfort over the harsh realities we live in, covering up the vulnerabilities of our human nature.This was the inspiration behind Scott Erickson's new book Honest Advent: Awakening to the Wonder of God-with-Us Then, Here, and Now. A painter, performance speaker, and writer, Scott offers familiar symbols steeped in what he describes as an “honest and robust spirituality.” Scott understands that we must experience an awakening within ourselves in order to connect to God with the level of depth our faith requires.He joins Eddie and Chris to speak about the nature of prayer as a portal that is already inside of us, the aspects of communal worship and life together, and the ways we can expand our view of the Christian faith. Scott speaks to the transformation that comes when we fully embrace our brokenness, engage in life together, and search for our own stories in the symbols all around us.Resources:Follow Scott Erickson on the web: https://www.scottericksonart.com Order Honest Advent: Awakening to the Wonder of God-with-Us Then, Here, and Now hereOrder Scott's art here:https://scottericksonartshop.com Check out Scott's books here:https://www.scottericksonart.com/books Follow Scott Erickson on social media:https://www.facebook.com/scottericksonart https://www.instagram.com/scottthepainter/ https://twitter.com/scottthepainter 

Today I'm glad to welcome back to the show author, artist, and spiritual director, Scott Erickson. We'll talk about one of my favorite Advent resources, his beautiful book Honest Advent. I read it last year and of course didn't finish it in time for Christmas, but I just kept right on reading through the new year, finishing it up in the middle of January and I wasn't a bit mad about it. We'll talk about vulnerability, his own Advent inspiration, and the fascination we both share this time of year. Listen in.   Links + Resources From This Episode: Find Scott online and on Instagram Honest Advent Add your name to this waitlist, and we'll let you know when the brand-new Quiet Collection for Christmas is available! Order The Next Right Thing Guided Journal Grab a copy of my book The Next Right Thing  Find me on Instagram @emilypfreeman Download a transcript of this, and every, episode at emilypfreeman.com.