Podcasts about Spiritual friendship

In this paradigm-shifting episode of "You, Me, and Jesus," Keenya challenges the notion that our closest relationships must be with fellow believers, sharing how her diverse friendships have actually strengthened her faith rather than compromised it.Discover the beauty of finding your faith community beyond church walls as Keenya unpacks friendship as a spiritual practice. She shares the hilarious misunderstandings between her faith worlds and practical ways to cultivate authentic relationships that help you grow spiritually without hidden agendas.In our "What Would Jesus Actually Do?" segment, we explore how Jesus—who was called a friend of sinners—might respond to someone whose best friends aren't Christians, affirming the value of diverse relationships while encouraging authentic living.Whether you're struggling with lonely church attendance, feeling guilty about your non-Christian friendships, or simply longing for deeper community, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on the ministry of genuine friendship.If you felt empowered by this episode, take a screenshot for your stories and tag Keenya on Instagram @keenyakelly. I would be honored to hear your takeaways and re-post your share!Important Links from the show:Understanding your spiritual gifts is definitely one of the foundational things that every single Christian needs to know.If you'd like a quick and free spiritual quiz assessment to understand why and how God gifted you what you have in life click here https://keenyakelly.com/ministry/!Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@youmeandjesus Connect with Keenya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keenyakelly/ Connect with Keenya on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keenyakelly Connect with Keenya on Twitter: https://twitter.com/keenyakelly For more information on courses and resources: https://keenyakelly.com/Are you building a business and you want to know what God is saying to you about your business?Looking for strategy on what to do next with your business or market your business in a way that's Christ focused?Click the following link to book a creative consulting session to get a strategy together for your business that is faith focused: https://keenyakelly.com/creativeconsulting/

“What if the key to deeper faith isn't more clarity, but more connection?”In this intimate, spirit-led conversation, Ernie and Robby reconnect after a season apart to reflect on the quiet work of God in their lives. Wrestling with relational tensions, spiritual growth, and cultural dislocation, they gently explore how Christ invites us into a new way of being—one that prioritizes connection over separation.This unscripted episode sets the tone for a potential new season of their journey: revisiting old wounds, honoring past lessons, and stepping into a shared vulnerability rooted in love, presence, and identity in Jesus. Along the way, they ask brave questions about marriage, church, community, and the sometimes hidden ways healing begins.Whether this becomes a full season or remains a sacred conversation between friends, it's a soft launch into something new—and possibly, something holy.See also:  Interpreting “One New Humanity” Through a Diaphoric Lens

A Spiritual Community consists of Individuals; a group does not consist of Individuals. What is individuality? How can an ordinary group support our efforts to transcend the group? Excerpted from the talk The Individual, the Group, and the Community by Sangharakshita given in 1971. *** Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone! Donate now: https://freebuddhistaudio.com/donate Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast: Bite-sized clips - Buddhist inspiration three times a week. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dharmabytes-from-free-buddhist-audio/id416832097 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UHPDj01UH6ptj8FObwBfB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreeBuddhistAudio1967  

This talk was given by Nikki Mirghafori on 2025.04.28 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

Dr. Wesley Hill is a New Testament scholar and seminary professor, and I found him through his new book called, simply, Easter. If you want Easter to be more than a chocolate bunny and the question of how to deal with wearing pastels after a long winter, this is your episode! Dr. Hill helped me remember again the deep and profound joy and hope that Easter brings, not just on that one Sunday each spring but every day before and after. Wesley Hill is an Episcopal priest and associate professor of New Testament at Western Theological Seminary. His PhD in New Testament is from Durham University in the UK. He has spoken and lectured at numerous Christian colleges and seminaries in the U.S. and internationally. A contributing editor for Comment magazine, he writes regularly for Christianity Today, The Living Church, and other publications. Among his books are Washed and Waiting, Paul and the Trinity, Spiritual Friendship, and The Lord's Prayer. Find him online at wesleyhill.tumblr.com.Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KimberlyStuart.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more from this episode.

This talk considers the importance of a good teacher and also of a sangha. It discusses ways of relating to the teacher and how to determine whether the teacher and the teachings are right for you. Peter Case was a monastic for two years at the House of Inner Tranquility in the 1980's and continues to be a student of Paul Harris.. This talk was given in December 2023.

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(Spirit Rock Meditation Center)

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center)

Interview starts 18 minutes in, be sure to check out our other episodes in English!----Är vänskap undervärderat? Hur är det att vara gay och leva i celibat på grund av sin tro? Och vad är adelphopoiesis? Med oss i detta gruvligt försenade avsnitt är Wesley Hill! Wesley är biträdande professor i Nya testamentet vid Western Theological Seminary och präst i Episkopala kyrkan. Han är homosexuell, men har valt att leva i celibat. I sin bok Spiritual Friendship reflekterar han över hur han ändå kan finna kärlek i kyrkan genom starkare band av vänskap. Vi pratar också om Trumps tillträde och vad det innebär för HBTQ-grupperna. Dessutom, Anton pratar om skolskjutningen i Örebro och Annika har tre tips. ---Gilla oss på ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Följ oss på ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Skriv till oss på ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠atenochjerusalem@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stöd oss på ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Pastor Wendy finishes our series on "Spiritual Friendship."

Pastor Matt continues our series on "Spiritual Friendship."

Pastor Matt continues our Spiritual Friendship series on the difference true friends make in each other's lives.

Pastor Wendy launches our new series, Spiritual Friendship, about the Welcome of God.

Encore show from January 7, 2025 Fr. Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Friendship What is Friendship? (10:47) How do we navigate seasons of life? (15:20) Susanne - Greeting people daily. Having been retired taking care of people. I've found that being kind like to the cashier at the grocery store. (19:06) Break 1 Maria - How can I attain a spiritual director so I can have a spiritual friendship? (22:59) Nora - I have a couple of nieces who are adults. They appreciate my friendship, but I don't hear back from them. How should I deal with this? How do we know what friendships are good to have and which ones are not healthy? What is the role of forgiveness in friendship? Jessica - I was just recently at confession and my priest told me that I need to seek friends in the church. Why is that so important? I feel that I am old now and have a hard time understanding the why. (40:44) Break 2 How do you navigate friendships between men and women? Francesca - I'm a convert. 10 years ago. Old friends who are certainly non-Catholic. There's been tension. Any ideas if I should pursue this friendship or how to approach.

2025-01-12 | Dharma Talk | The Power of Spiritual Friendship | Jessica Steinbomer and Nate Smalley by Appamada

Fr. Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Friendship What is Friendship? (10:47) How do we navigate seasons of life? (15:20) Susanne - Greeting people daily. Having been retired taking care of people. I've found that being kind like to the cashier at the grocery store. (19:06) Break 1 Maria - How can I attain a spiritual director so I can have a spiritual friendship? (22:59) Nora - I have a couple of nieces who are adults. They appreciate my friendship, but I don't hear back from them. How should I deal with this? How do we know what friendships are good to have and which ones are not healthy? What is the role of forgiveness in friendship? Jessica - I was just recently at confession and my priest told me that I need to seek friends in the church. Why is that so important? I feel that I am old now and have a hard time understanding the why. (40:44) Break 2 How do you navigate friendships between men and women? Francesca - I'm a convert. 10 years ago. Old friends who are certainly non-Catholic. There's been tension. Any ideas if I should pursue this friendship or how to approach.

DateDecember 22, 2024SynopsisIn this sermon, we dive into what happens when vulnerability meets blessing through the lens of Mary's visit to Elizabeth. We explore how creating safe spaces for truth-telling—like Elizabeth's home and the muskrat's winter den—allows us to encounter transformative love that empowers us to sing new songs of hope. This fourth Sunday of Advent reminds us that authentic love makes room for our whole selves, not just our highlight reel.ReferencesScripture: Luke 1:39–55 About The Local ChurchFor more information about The Local Church, visit our website. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at brent@thelocalchurchpbo.org.To invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts and this movement of God's love, give online here.

Fiona Hollow explores the friendship between Mary & Elizabeth in Luke 1:39-55

In this week's episode of the 3 Pillars Podcast I will be discussing the Sage Archetype. How do you define it, what is it's shadow, and how can we apply our Christian faith to strengthen this archetype? SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEW PODCAST CHANNEL HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@3PillarsPodcast God bless you all. Jesus is King. “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭5‬:‭8‬ ‭KJV‬‬ I appreciate all the comments, topic suggestions, and shares! Find the "3 Pillars Podcast" on all major platforms. For more information, visit the 3 Pillars Podcast website: https://3pillarspodcast.wordpress.com/ Don't forget to check out the 3 Pillars Podcast on Goodpods and share your thoughts by leaving a rating and review: https://goodpods.app.link/3X02e8nmIub Please Support Veteran's For Child Rescue: https://vets4childrescue.org/ Stay connected with Joe Russiello and the "Sword of the Spirit" Podcast: https://www.swordofthespiritpodcast.com/ Join the conversation: #3pillarspodcast References Jung, C. G. (1959). The Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious. Princeton University Press. Hillman, J. (1996). The Soul's Code: In Search of Character and Calling. Random House. Moore, R., & Gillette, D. (1991). King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: Rediscovering the Archetypes of the Mature Masculine. HarperOne. Benner, D. G. (2002). Sacred Companions: The Gift of Spiritual Friendship and Direction. InterVarsity Press. Rohr, R. (2011). Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life. Jossey-Bass. #podcast #archetype --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chase-tobin/support

GRATITUDE: REPONSING TO A GENEROUS GOD We cannot read the worship-prayer book of Israel, the Psalms, without being captured with the notion of thanksgiving undergirding every type of expression to God in prayer. Even the darkest laments often end in thanksgiving, or at least the expectation of God's intervention, which is the shadow of thanksgiving.

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)

Thank you for joining us for our "Thrive" Focus Season! This week we look at the importance of friendships.

Rev. Dr. Kevin Womack | Ecclesiastes 4:7-12Sermon Questions

Rev. Amanda Robertson discusses themes of spiritual friendship and training together. This talk was given at Shasta Abbey on June 23, 2024.Twitter/X: @shastaabbeyYouTube: https://youtu.be/b6ErKISa6Dw

Christian friendships are/should be different from friendships with unbelievers in that there is a Christian spiritual dimension to it. How is this different and why is it necessary? Listen to find out.

We welcome Bob Thune to the table to find out what it's like to be Steve's friend. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/covenanttablepodcast/support

A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, June 22nd 2024 by Susan Moon.

Pastor Matt Boffey

Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Friendship.  (4:29) did Jesus navigate friendships? (11:15) Keith - wanted to give my friend Maria a boost - I met her through a priest, and she is such a gem. We are best friends (14:34) Nicky - I have a good Church because of a friend who I helped me a lot. 11:24 Patrick Quantity time leads to quality time (22:09) Break 1 (27:15) Speaking truth to friends even when it is difficult. (30:49) - What types of virtues are nourished from good friendships? John - 17yrs ago I was at my lowest and I met a deacon who became like a father to me. (36:40) Melissa - I have a daughter and she finds it difficult to find friends and they don't seem receptive (40:54) Break 2 (42:48) Nick - I am on the other end of the spectrum - how do we admit that a lifelong friendship has died and properly mourn that even though the person is still living? (45:57) Tom - I have a friend of 62 years and I found someone who brought me back into the church and I want to help someone like he helped me

Friendship is one of the most vital parts of a healthy life as well as faith, but it's increasingly harder to do well in ordinary life. In this message, Pastor Julie shares some wisdom from Proverbs on what we should seek in a friend--and how to be a good one ourselves!

Depression makes us feel like we are walking around in a heavy darkness that will never get better. Judging our faith—or receiving criticism from others—only worsens the suffocating pit of sadness and grief. Thankfully, our Good Shepherd knows how to lead us through the darkest valleys.Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi unpackage the true meaning of faith—authentic trust in Jesus that grows as you persevere through trials by walking with him. You'll learn how tools like honesty, empathy, spiritual friendship, and sometimes therapy help you work through depression and renew your confidence in Christ. Resources for this Episode:Meet with a Soul Shepherding Sr. Spiritual DirectorHealthy Feelings, Thriving Faith: Growing Emotionally and Spiritually Through the EnneagramEnneagram & Emotions CourseDonate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks

Dwyane sits down with bestselling author, podcast host and life coach, Jay Shetty to discuss his time living as a monk, transitioning his learnings to the "real world" and what he does when he is with his friends. The two talk about how to practice stillness in life, spiritual awakening as well as understanding yourself and others. They also get into their passions for movies, video games, pickleball and tattoos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it a practice?

How do we move towards creating friendships that are less transactional and more transformative? Singhashri speaks on the topic of spiritual friendship, specifically the practice of generosity, and it's effect on opening the heart. Excerpted from the talk entitled We Are Not Broken. We Are Alive - the Koan of Kalyanamitrata given on an Order weekend at Taraloka Retreat Centre, 2013. *** Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast:  On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts Bite-sized inspiration three times every week. Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast:  On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts A full, curated, quality Dharma talk, every week. 3,000,000 downloads and counting! Subscribe using these RSS feeds or search for Free Buddhist Audio or Dharmabytes in your favourite podcast service! Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone: donate now! Follow Free Buddhist Audio: YouTube  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Facebook  |  Soundcloud  

Nate Collins has been part of the Christian conversation around faith and sexuality for decades. He founded Revoice, a conference and ministry for queer/same-sex-attracted Christians, and he's written two books on the topic. Also, Nate is himself gay or same-sex-attracted and in a mixed-orientation marriage. We are looking forward to sharing Nate's and Revoice's story with you, and also encouraging you to attend the Revoice conference with us this summer!PS: at Revoice2024, come visit TJ and David at our workshop on (Re)discovering Kinship beyond Marriage. We would love to talk to you!For $10 off Revoice registration, use PROMO CODE: RevoicePodAbout Our GuestNate Collins is the founding president of Revoice, a ministry with a mission to support and encourage gay, bisexual, same-sex attracted, or other queer Christians—and those who love them—to live out the historic Christian doctrine of marriage and sexuality. He is the author of All But Invisible: Exploring Identity Questions at the Intersection of Faith, Gender, and Sexuality (Zondervan, 2017), as well as a forthcoming volume about sexuality in the Biblical Theology for Life series from Zondervan Academic. He has an Masters of Divinity and PhD from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Nate and his wife, Sara, live in St. Louis, MO, with their three children.—Note: This episode uses the terms “Side A” and “Side B” (and X, Y) as shorthand quite a bit. If you're new to the conversation, you might find it helpful to check out Communion & Shalom episode #3, where we talk through the four “sides”: ⁠#3 - A-B-Y-X | 4 Sides on SSA/Gay Sexuality⁠Timestamps(1:42) Who is Nate, apart from Revoice?(10:04) On "mixed orientation marriages”(23:18) Joining the faith & sexuality conversation over 20 years(47:40) Fruit of Revoice: Hope in flourishing, community(49:40) Aaand the Revoice conference promo code(50:26) Does Side B "mandate celibacy"?(54:57) Talking "Side X", pursuing change, new creation(1:01:14) Identity politics for ChristiansLinks and ReferencesHere are some resources or terms we mentioned in this episode, in case it's helpful for your understanding and/or Google searching…Spiritual Friendship blog: spiritualfriendship.org/Nashville Statement: cbmw.org/nashville-statement/GCN=Gay Christian NetworkQCF=Queer Christian FellowshipExodus=Exodus International MinistriesIf you like this podcast, please consider…→ Sharing feedback or questions! communionandshalom@gmail.com→ Supporting us on Patreon! patreon.com/communionandshalom→ Following us on Instagram! @communionandshalom—CreditsCreators and Hosts: David Frank, TJ EspinozaAudio Engineer: Carl Swenson (www.carlswensonmusic.com)Podcast Manager: Elena This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communionshalom.substack.com

Join Dr. Tim Gray's guest Dr. Mike Scherschligt to discuss spiritual friendship.This episode aired at on May 18, 2021. You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at FORMED.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of FORMED.org.Help support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle.

Zach is here in our series Love Your Neighbor. This week he is talking about Spiritual Friendship.

What does it look like to have a healthy soul? Our guest today wrestled with this question and found answers in the midst of her own season of burnout in ministry and fundraising. Mindy Caliguire offers vision and practical encouragement for you as you persevere in your own ministry and fundraising. Mindy is the co-founder and president of Soul Care. In the past, she has served in executive leadership at Gloo (www.gloo.us), and the Willow Creek Association (now Global Leadership Network). She speaks and advises into organizations including Compassion International, ECFA, National Christian Foundation, and many churches and ministries across the US and beyond. Mindy's books include Discovering Soul Care, Spiritual Friendship, STIR and Ignite Your Soul (September '24).The Soul Care website has a wealth of resources available - including free assessments and courses (like the Confronting Burnout course we mentioned). Check it out!

In this episode of The Integrated Life podcast, Diana welcomes her friend Natasha Mosier as her guest. She and Natasha talk about how they love to share their experiences with the Holy Spirit. They receive great joy from their times together, discussing what the Holy Spirit shows them in God's Word. Diana also shares about her upcoming podcast mini-series called The Journey to Pentecost, which will launch on Easter Sunday. The mini-series will be brief daily episodes for fifty days, ending on Pentecost Sunday—more information to come. Stay tuned to Diana's social media outlets. Listen and share in the joy.   To contact and follow Natasha Mosier Instagram: @ntrustingjesus  Connect with Diana: integratedpurposemanagement.com Like us on Facebook Follow us on LinkedIn Quick Episode Summary: Announcement of the Upcoming Mini Series: The Journey to Pentecost The Importance of Understanding the Holy Spirit Personal Stories and Experiences with the Holy Spirit The Power of Prayer and Trusting in God The Role of the Holy Spirit in Guiding Conversations The Importance of Confirming Messages from the Holy Spirit The Value of Spiritual Community and Shared Experiences Practical Ways to Hear from the Holy Spirit The Power of God's Word and the Importance of Trusting Him The Role of the Holy Spirit in Daily Life and Decision Making The Importance of Trusting God in Difficult Times The Power of the Holy Spirit in Encouraging and Guiding Believers The Importance of Spiritual Friendship and Community The Role of the Holy Spirit in Understanding God's Word  

Energetic and dynamic personalities who are confident and bold influence and impact others as leaders. Yet you may resist vulnerability, using your strength to protect yourself.Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi explore soul care for Enneagram Eights — spiritual friendship. If you are an Eight, or have a line, wing, or relationship with an Eight, you'll learn the emotional alarm, family formation, root sin, stress emotion, virtue, and soul care practice to become vulnerable with the Lord and a soul friend to be your healthiest, most joyful, tender loving self.Resources for this Episode:Healthy Feelings, Thriving Faith: Growing Emotionally and Spiritually Through the EnneagramSoul Shepherding Institute RetreatsSpiritual Direction Training CertificateJourney of the SoulDonate to Soul Shepherding in Memory of Betty Southard