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In Episode #37 of EM Logic, Dr. Pregerson discusses a paper by Dr. Stephen W. Smith on hyperacute T-waves. STEMI misses 30% to 40% of acute coronary occlusions that would benefit from emergent revascularization. Read more details here in the Show Notes.
Note From Steve: This conversation for me was like having a trusted friend do the deep excavation of my heart. There is nothing like a good question to allow one to feel safe and begin to open up. Steve Macchia and I had a lovely conversation which I commend to you this summer. There's a lot in this wide ranging conversation. I hope you'll enjoy! SHOW NOTES I (Steve) recently sat down with Steve Macchia of Leadership Transformations to have an honest conversation and assess where we are today in light of all that has been happening. I was able to reflect backwards and think forward through Steve Macchia's thoughtful questions. I felt liberty to just open my heart; this podcast is the result. I hope you'll find the space to listen. We want to thank Steve Macchia and Leadership Transformations, Inc (LTI) for allowing us to edit and air this episode (Season 15, Episode 3). The Discerning Leader Podcast MENTIONED IN PODCAST The Jesus Life by Stephen W. Smith SOLO: Creating Space with God by Stephen W. Smith and Peter Ivey Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard The State of my Soul Psalm 103 MUSIC USED IN PODCAST First Music Break at 17:24: Till That Blessed Day by JOYSPRING. From the Album Quiet My Soul. With Permission from Epidemic Sound. Second Music Break at 49:31: Abide with Me (Arr. Cleobury) - Performed by Choir of King's College, Cambridge. SUPPORT THE PODCAST We have two ways to make it easy for you: Use our Donation Page on our Website Donate using our new App CONTACT US podcast@pottersinn.com INTERESTED IN MORE SOUL CARE RESOURCES? Check out our recommended reading, books on spiritual growth, and our soul care blog. Want to experience soul care in person? Learn more about our soul care intensives and retreats.
Steve's Podcast List for Summer 2023 If there is one podcast that defines my life message and legacy, surely it is this one. This has the key to unlock all the years of trying and performance to get it right. I explore why reading the “red letters of Jesus “ is so important and some thoughts to inspire us upward and onward! Could you PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW AND THEN SHARE THIS WITH FIVE OF YOUR FRIENDS WHO NEED IT? We would appreciate it! MENTIONED IN PODCAST SOLO: Creating Space with God by Stephen W. Smith and Peter M. Ivey The Jesus Life by Stephen W. Smith Pray as you Go - APP for Lectio Divina MUSIC USED IN PODCAST Music Break at 33:36 My Yoke Is Easy by John Michael Talbot CONTACT US podcast@pottersinn.com INTERESTED IN MORE SOUL CARE RESOURCES? Check out our recommended reading, books on spiritual growth, and our soul care blog. Want to experience soul care in person? Learn more about our soul care intensives and retreats
STEMI/NSTEMI and OMI/NOMI Paradigms Guest: Stephen W. Smith, M.D. Host: Anthony H. Kashou, M.D. Early detection of acute myocardial infarction (MI) can impact patients' immediate care and long-term outcomes. Most trained physicians can detect common ST-elevation MI (STEMI) patterns on ECG. However, a subset of patients does not present with common STEMI patterns. There are ECG patterns that can be identified to improve patient outcomes but are not yet widely known or accepted in current guidelines. Joining us today to discuss the STEMI versus non-STEMI (NSTEMI) and occlusion MI (OMI) versus nonocclusion MI (NOMI) paradigms is Stephen W. Smith, M.D., Emergency Medicine, Hennepin Healthcare, in Minneapolis. Specific topics discussed: The problem with the STEMI versus NSTEMI dichotomy Subgroup within the NSTEMI cohort that may benefit from emergent reperfusion therapy ECG findings to watch for — beyond, standard STEMI findings — that indicate an occluded artery Access to Dr. Smith's evaluation formula Patterns to watch for in diagnosis of OMI Benign mimickers Key takeaways for the novice interpreter Other clinical factors to watch for that may indicate OMI Recommendations for emergency medicine providers Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV. No CME available for this episode. Transcript found here. Original Release Date: 3/31/22
SUPPORT THE PODCAST It takes a lot to create our podcast episodes! Please consider a gift to support this vital ministry. We have a few ways to make it easy for you: Use our Donation Page on our Website Donate using our new App Send by mail (Potter's Inn, PO Box 35, Divide, Colorado 80814 - make sure you make note that your gift is for the podcast) ________________________________________________________ SHOW NOTES Welcome to Season 8 of the Soul Care Conversations podcast! Today Steve delves into Matthew 11:28-30 and the question of being ‘yoked to Jesus.‘ Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30 (ESV) Thanks for joining us in the conversation! MENTIONED IN PODCAST SOLO: Creating Space with God by Stephen W. Smith and Peter M. Ivey The Jesus Life by Stephen W. Smith Pray as you Go - APP for Lectio Divina MUSIC USED IN PODCAST Music Break at 33:36 My Yoke Is Easy by John Michael Talbot CONTACT US podcast@pottersinn.com INTERESTED IN MORE SOUL CARE RESOURCES? Check out our recommended reading, books on spiritual growth, and our soul care blog. Want to experience soul care in person? Learn more about our soul care intensives and retreats.
The Soul Care Conversation is a much beloved resource across the world. But to continue this work depends upon your support. This link takes you to a list of some of our on-going expenses and how you, your small group, church, or organization could take a “bite-size “ chunk out of our monthly costs. Take a look and help us, would you? SUPPORT THE PODCAST SHOW NOTES “Meanwhile, be content with obscurity, just as Christ was.” Colossians 3:4 (MSG) Isolation - something most of us are experiencing right now. Today's podcast is about unwanted isolation - the type God uses to accomplish what only living in obscurity can do and how God uses obscurity to shape and mold us for greater things; things that we are not always aware of. Joe reads the profoundly personal chapter “Life of Hiddenness” from Steve's book “The Jesus Life.” It's a look at Jesus' life of hiddenness, and how we can take the steps toward that same life. The last few minutes of the podcast has some ideas to seed your thinking and help spark your creativity about establishing your own ways of learning to live with obscurity as Jesus did. It is our Moment to Breathe this week and more information is listed in the Resources section below. Blessings to you all as you listen and join us in the conversation. RESOURCES The Jesus Life: Eight Ways to Recover Authentic Christianity by Stephen W. Smith a Colossians 3:4 (MSG) Moment to Breathe - Questions for Living in Obscurity like Jesus Audio Text Creating Space for our Souls in a Critical Time - this is a new portion of the podcast where our hosts show how they are practicing soul care in the midst of chaos Today we will hear from Kaylene on how she cares for her body and keep moving during quarantine - baking! Audio Kaylene's Easy Biscuit Recipe Find more resources on Soul Care and our podcast on Potter's Inn Social Media channels Facebook Instagram
Sermon Notes John 11:44-45 NIV "The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face. Jesus said to them, 'Take off the grave clothes and let him go.'" Jesus Gave Lazarus Life... "The greatest spiritual question we can ask ourselves is not, 'Is there life after death?' The real question is much deeper: 'Is there life before death?'" - Stephen W. Smith, The Lazarus Life Romans 8:11 NLT "The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you." New Life Power – Transformational Power – Lives in us! John 12:1-11 NIV "Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray him, objected, 'Why wasn’t this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year’s wages.' He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it. 'Leave her alone,' Jesus replied. 'It was intended that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial. You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me.' Meanwhile, a large crowd of Jews found out that Jesus was there and came, not only because of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well, for, on account of him, many of the Jews were going over to Jesus and believing in him." Passionately Pursue Jesus. Life Change in Us Leads to Life Change in Others. Jesus Give us a Second Chance. What are you living for?
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens... — Ecclesiastes 3 We are on the second part of our series on Transitions, and Steve will be talking to us about the many ways we change and transition. Using personal examples and sharing from his heart, this is a podcast to not miss! MENTIONED IN PODCAST Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (NIV) Chapter 9 from Inside Job Workbook Session - a way to work through this series - FREE DOWNLOAD The Inside Job: Doing the Work Within the Work by Stephen W. Smith Managing Transition: Making the Most of Change by William and Susan Bridges The Critical Journey, Part 1 and The Critical Journey, Part 2 (Podcasts with Steve and Joe Chambers) To Re-position or to Retire by Stephen W. Smith (Blog Post) The State of My Soul Wheel SOLO: Creating Space with God by Stephen W. Smith and Peter M. Ivey DONATE TO THE PODCAST MUSIC USED IN PODCAST Music Break at 53:48: Turn, Turn, Turn by Pete Seeger - Performed by Ilse DeLange. SUPPORT THE PODCAST We have two ways to make it easy for you: Use our Donation Page on our Website Donate using our new App CONTACT US podcast@pottersinn.com INTERESTED IN MORE SOUL CARE RESOURCES? Check out our recommended reading, books on spiritual growth, and our soul care blog. Want to experience soul care in person? Learn more about our soul care intensives and retreats.
I (Steve) recently sat down with Steve Macchia of Leadership Transformations to have an honest conversation and assess where we are today in light of all that has been happening. I was able to reflect backwards and think forward through Steve Macchia's thoughtful questions. I felt liberty to just open my heart; this podcast is the result. I hope you'll find the space to listen. We want to thank Steve Macchia and Leadership Transformations, Inc (LTI) for allowing us to edit and air this episode (Season 15, Episode 3). The Discerning Leader Podcast MENTIONED IN PODCAST The Jesus Life by Stephen W. Smith SOLO: Creating Space with God by Stephen W. Smith and Peter Ivey Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard The State of my Soul Psalm 103 MUSIC USED IN PODCAST First Music Break at 17:24: Till That Blessed Day by JOYSPRING. From the Album Quiet My Soul. With Permission from Epidemic Sound. Second Music Break at 49:31: Abide with Me (Arr. Cleobury) - Performed by Choir of King's College, Cambridge. SUPPORT THE PODCAST We have two ways to make it easy for you: Use our Donation Page on our Website Donate using our new App CONTACT US podcast@pottersinn.com INTERESTED IN MORE SOUL CARE RESOURCES? Check out our recommended reading, books on spiritual growth, and our soul care blog. Want to experience soul care in person? Learn more about our soul care intensives and retreats.
STEMI/NSTEMI and OMI/NOMI Paradigms Guest: Stephen W. Smith, M.D. Host: Anthony H. Kashou, M.D. Early detection of acute myocardial infarction (MI) can impact patients' immediate care and long-term outcomes. Most trained physicians can detect common ST-elevation MI (STEMI) patterns on ECG. However, a subset of patients does not present with common STEMI patterns. There are ECG patterns that can be identified to improve patient outcomes but are not yet widely known or accepted in current guidelines. Joining us today to discuss the STEMI versus non-STEMI (NSTEMI) and occlusion MI (OMI) versus nonocclusion MI (NOMI) paradigms is Stephen W. Smith, M.D., Emergency Medicine, Hennepin Healthcare, in Minneapolis. Specific topics discussed: The problem with the STEMI versus NSTEMI dichotomy Subgroup within the NSTEMI cohort that may benefit from emergent reperfusion therapy ECG findings to watch for — beyond, standard STEMI findings — that indicate an occluded artery Access to Dr. Smith's evaluation formula Patterns to watch for in diagnosis of OMI Benign mimickers Key takeaways for the novice interpreter Other clinical factors to watch for that may indicate OMI Recommendations for emergency medicine providers Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV and @MayoCVservices. Facebook: MayoCVservices LinkedIn: Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Services NEW Cardiovascular Education App: The Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME App is an innovative educational platform that features cardiology-focused continuing medical education wherever and whenever you need it. Use this app to access other free content and browse upcoming courses. Download it for free in Apple or Google stores today! No CME credit offered for this episode. Podcast episode transcript found here.
The only foundation for lasting change is love. — 30 Days with the Potter Devotional by Stephen W. Smith The podcast this week is with a man who lost 125 pounds and reclaimed his health. It's an incredible story of change with Paul Matthies - you'll want to listen because it's just so encouraging! Change is what the Gospel of Jesus is all about. We change or we die. We can live like never before or we will be the living dead! ABOUT PAUL MATTHIES Paul is all about living LIFE -- love, integrity, faith, and empowerment. He likes acronyms too. A graduate of Hardin-Simmons University, Paul has served as an elder at Hilltop Christian Fellowship, served as a pastor at The Village Church in Dallas, TX, and as a missionary to Asia. He now works in the business world, primarily in Administration Management. Paul has completed 3 Life Time 60 day programs and earned 5 martial arts belts, and was named a Grand Prize Winner of the Fall 2019 National Life Time Fitness 60 Day Challenge. (Selected out of 20,000 participants!) Paul's Video & Story (from Lifetime Fitness) MENTIONED IN PODCAST 30 Days with the Potter Devotional Blackbelt Training Cane Fu (self defense and exercise system for seniors and those who need to use a cane in their daily lives). Philippians 2:12 (NIV): Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, Deuteronomy 30:19 (NIV): This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live MUSIC USED IN PODCAST First Music Break at 21:49: 3 Bagatelles Op. 1 (2005) by Valentin Silvestrov. Performed by Peter Bannister - piano. Second Music Break at 45:18: My Shepherd Will Supply My Need, performed by Anonymous 4. From American Angel - songs of redemption, hope and glory. (LYRICS) SUPPORT THE PODCAST We have two ways to make it easy for you: Use our Donation Page on our Website Donate using our new App CONTACT US podcast@pottersinn.com
"Soul care" and "spiritual direction" are good-sounding terms you would probably affirm, but what do they actually mean? And are you (as a pastor or church leader) actually taking care of your soul? What even IS your "soul"?Self-care and self-examination can be critical tools to ensure our own spiritual health, especially the longer we find ourselves in church work. The daily grind of ministry and life in general is real, and it's important we take time to discover what our soul craves and find ways to feed and nurture our true selves. Above all else, spiritual director and soul care specialist Janine Westlund wants you to remember the words of Jesus from Matthew 11: You are beloved.If you want to dive deeper into these topics after hearing from Janine, here are some resources you may find helpful:GPS for the Soul: https://storage.snappages.site/4Z86ZC/assets/files/GPS-for-the-Soul.pdfDaily Examen: https://storage.snappages.site/4Z86ZC/assets/files/Daily-Examen.pdfSoul Custody by Stephen W Smith: https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Custody-Choosing-Care-Only/dp/1434764729/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PTJ4EVVDRXP&keywords=soul+custody+by+stephen+smith&qid=1644938184&sprefix=soul+custod%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1
SHOW NOTES Welcome to our sixth season of the Soul Care Conversations Podcast! Steve is anchoring the season with a thoughtful discussion on our theme of Complex Conversations – and how these conversations can help us buffet the fierce winds that are blowing in our lives. It's all in learning to live with our soul and mind, while trying to find, with each other, foundational places where we can anchor ourselves. It's a great discussion and introduction to what this season will be about. Also included is a reading from our new devotional, 365 Days with the Potter, which will be launching this fall with our new Potter's Inn App! MENTIONED IN PODCAST Book - Faith After Doubt: Why Your Beliefs Stopped Working and What to Do About It by Brian McLaren Book - Backpacking with the Saints by Beldon Lane Poem read in podcast - The Landscape is my Innerscape by Stephen W. Smith SNEAK PEAK: 30 Days with the Potter Devotional reading - Foundational Love of God SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate Here for an individual contribution or on Patreon to set up monthly support. CONTACT US podcast@pottersinn.com INTERESTED IN MORE SOUL CARE RESOURCES? Check out our recommended reading, books on spiritual growth, and our soul care blog. Want to experience soul care in person? Learn more about our soul care intensives and retreats.
This is WEEK 7 of our summer series The Roaring Summer of ‘21 Series: The Best of the Best! We have gone back thru all 5 of our seasons and come up with 10 episodes that have been our most listened to and will be airing those episodes over the next 10 weeks. Today is our 4th most popular podcast, and is one of our very first episodes (#2!) - What is Soul Care? SHOW NOTES Join co-hosts Steve Smith and Joe Chambers as they give more definition to what soul care is and how it relates to… icebergs and the Brooklyn Bridge? Yup, both of those! Steve shows us the stress caused by living divided lives and lays out the importance of caring for all aspects of the human experience: physical, emotional, relational, vocational, and spiritual. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST Understanding the Soul (with Icebergs illustration): View and Download Here Article: Five Reasons Soul Care Matters by Stephen W. Smith: View and Download Here Poem: For One Who Is Exhausted by John O'Donohue. This poem is available in his book To Bless The Space Between Us: A Book of Blessings. Learn more about John O'Donohue at www.johnodonohue.com BOOKS RECOMMENDED The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander by Thomas Merton Building Below the Waterline: Shoring Up the Foundations of Leadership by Gordon MacDonald Support the Podcast: Donate Here for an individual contribution or on Patreon. Sign up to receive email notifications as future episodes are available: Sign Up Here
This is WEEK 6 of our summer series The Roaring Summer of ‘21 Series: The Best of the Best! We have gone back thru all 5 of our seasons and come up with 10 episodes that have been our most listened to and will be airing those episodes over the next 10 weeks. Today is our 5th most popular podcast, and originally aired just last year in September 2020 - Soul Care in Exhaustion. SHOW NOTES This week's episode is Steve sharing his recent struggles with exhaustion… that deep in the heart, soul weary exhaustion that many of us are struggling with now. It's a beautiful episode that will speak to your heart and soul and help you find the unforced rhythms of grace. What Steve did to help his recovery Pulled away from the news Let go of newspaper Limited tv news/ads Delete, snooze, and hide toxic people from social media Took off to Blue Ridge Mountains for time away Made a dam at creek - a symbol for the things damned in him that needed to get out Let nature bring healing and rest Put ourselves out in God's glory – do daily detoxing Read the red letters of Jesus – focused on Jesus and nothing else MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST Matthew 11:28 (MSG) A Timbered Choir: The Sabbath Poems by Wendell Berry POEM: A Blessing for one who is Exhausted by John O'Donohue POEM: I Think I Need One Hundred Days Like This! by Stephen W. Smith Blog Post from Steve that started the idea of this episode - Finding the Courage to be Exhausted SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate Here for an individual contribution or on Patreon to set up monthly support. CONTACT US podcast@pottersinn.com INTERESTED IN MORE SOUL CARE RESOURCES? Check out our recommended reading, books on spiritual growth, and our soul care blog. Want to experience soul care in person? Learn more about our soul care intensives and retreats.
This is WEEK 5 of our summer series The Roaring Summer of ‘21 Series: The Best of the Best! We have gone back thru all 5 of our seasons and come up with 10 episodes that have been our most listened too and will be airing those episodes over the next 10 weeks. Today is our 6th most popular podcast, and originally aired just last year in October, 2021 - Belovedness: The Core Truth that Changes Everything. SHOW NOTES Today's Verse's: Mark 1:9-11 (NIV) Friends, the message of this podcast is a game changer. It's that profound and it's that simple. I've spent years of my life and ministry trying to wrap my head and heart around what I'm talking with you about this week in this particular podcast. For sure, if you listen to one podcast this week—let this ONE be it! Share it with some friends and try to listen to it with your spouse, family, or friends. I'm going to send the link to some specific men and women that I, myself, have been on the journey of understanding the profound truth of what it means to call oneself, the Beloved of God. Three years ago, our Board of Potter's inn mandated Gwen and I to capture the key message—the essence of the ministry of Potter's Inn. They asked us to take the time to record these messages so that the message might outlive us. This one message would be what I can honestly tell you is THE message that has altered so many lives in our work around the world. We hope that you'll be greatly blessed and encouraged by this. Goodness…what days these are—that we simply need the good news! This, dear friends is the good news we can savor! It is with this great and profound seriousness—that we send you this week's podcast! Thank you for your support and prayers these days. Every blessing! Steve and Gwen Smith MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST Mark 1:9-11 (NIV) Priest and Author Romano Guardini - Essay We've Got Some Work to Do Author Macrina Wiederkehr Pastor and Swiss Psychologist Walter Trobisch Romans 8 (The Message) Reading from Life of the Beloved by Henry Nouwen BOOKS/Resources MENTIONED toward end of podcast Love Yourself: Self-Acceptance and Depression by Walter Trobisch Life of the Beloved by Henry Nouwen The Gift of Being Yourself by David Benner Soul Custody: Choosing to Care for the One and Only You by Stephen W. Smith SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate Here for an individual contribution or on Patreon to set up monthly support. CONTACT US podcast@pottersinn.com INTERESTED IN MORE SOUL CARE RESOURCES? Check out our recommended reading, books on spiritual growth, and our soul care blog. Want to experience soul care in person? Learn more about our soul care intensives and retreats.
SHOW NOTES The Soul Care Conversation in this episode is "Exposing the Soul of the Pastor!" We live in a day of tension, frustration, and alienation - and no people group faces the brunt of the discord we navigate more than pastors of the local church. We've gathered four pastors to have a candid conversation, which will be a portal for us to listen and understand the soul of the pastor in today's environment. A pastor told me recently that "Pastoring today is like pastoring the United States which is now the fragmented states. We have the Anti-maskers, Pro-Maskers; the Anti this and the Pro that every time we meet. We have Blue people and Red People and every one matters people and I don't give a rip people.” Imagine what this tension does inside the soul of the pastor! Please help us by sharing this podcast with anyone you know who works in and for the local church. Perhaps this Podcast will help a pastor, somewhere, feel not so alone and or alienated. Perhaps these words and voices might give voice to their own inner rumblings. It's honest and raw - it's clarifying and helpful. Take a listen. Pass it around! Every blessing, Stephen W. Smith HOST & SPECIAL GUESTS Joe Chambers is today’s host and the pastor of Mountain Heights Baptist Church in Buena Vista, CO. He studied at Oklahoma Baptist University, completed a two-year certification program in Soul Care from the Potter’s Inn Soul Care Institute and Fuller Seminary and is currently an apprentice with Anam Cara in Spiritual Direction. Living with his wife Lynette at the base of Mt. Princeton, Joe is an avid reader and writer, loves to tell stories and spend time in the wilderness. Zach Bearss is the lead pastor of Clearview Community Church in Buena Vista, Colorado. He is married to Catherine and they have four children: Anna, Isaac, Noah and Joe. Pastor Zach has a passion to lead people into a transforming relationship with Jesus and authentic community with one another so that the light of the gospel can shine through their lives to the world. Jason Tippetts is married to Sarah and they live in Buena Vista, Colorado where they try to figure out how to have time together weekly as they raise 5 kids and two dogs. Jason is ordained in the PCA and is planting his second church in Colorado. Favorite hobbies are trying to decide with his wife what we feed the kids for dinner, looking for a quiet place to read in our house, and watching his weather app. Sometimes all at one time. Leslie Quilico is a daughter of God, wife to Steve, mother to three, & pastor & friend to many. She is a passionate learner who loves coffee, books, walks, & conversation. Her favorite conversations are with Jesus, & her biggest hope is to be a part of God's kingdom coming to earth on the daily. MENTIONED IN PODCAST A Burning in my Bones by Winn Collier - Eugene Peterson Biography The Writing Life by Annie Dillard Joe’s Reading of poem Exposed by Sarah Bourns Field Notes on the Jesus Way by Joe Chambers Music in podcast: When All Falls Silent by Geert D'hollander, sung by The King’s Singers When all falls silent, And the breath of life Flows from the source And calms the stormy sea, My heart-song, Always sung but seldom heard, Rises from the mist, Calling, calling… Then, slowly, I turn my gaze, Drawn toward beauty And the song’s amber light; I open my soul, And I am at peace, I am in harmony, Listening, listening. SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate Here for an individual contribution or on Patreon to set up monthly support. CONTACT US podcast@pottersinn.com INTERESTED IN MORE SOUL CARE RESOURCES? Check out our recommended reading, books on spiritual growth, and our soul care blog. Want to experience soul care in person? Learn more about our soul care intensives and retreats.
“No issues touch us more profoundly or more universally. No themes are more inseparably intertwined. No topics caused more controversy. No human realities have greater power to bless or to curse. No three things have been sought after or more in need of a Christian response: money, sex, and power. — Richard Foster, from Challenge of the Disciplined Life: Money, Sex, and Power We are continuing the conversation today with Steve and Special guest Hayne Steen - “The Trap of Money, Sex, and Power, Part 2” MEET SPECIAL GUEST HAYNE STEEN, MAMFT, LMHC Hayne grew up on the north Florida coast and met his wife at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida where they were both students and Young Life leaders. Since 1992 they have been serving together in full time ministry with Young Life and the local church all over the southeast. Hayne worked in private practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist for six years while co-directing The SoulCare Project, serving as the Director of Counseling and Care. In 2017, he started his own practice, Elbow Tree Christian Counseling, LLC. Hayne is a Flagler Alumnus (‘95) and did his graduate work at Richmont Graduate University (‘11). He lives in Saint Augustine, FL with his wife, three children, and one grandchild. Contact Info for Hayne at Elbow Tree Christian Counseling: Website | www.elbowtreeflorida.com Office | 904.559.1944 Email | turnhere@elbowtreeflorida.com MENTIONED IN PODCAST Proverbs 11:14 (NIV) Proverbs 12:15 (NIV) Proverbs 15:22 (NIV) Family of Origin exercise - 6 questions: What were the negative characteristics that you experienced in your caregiver (In the growing up years when you were just being formed)? Whether that was a mom, dad, or a grandparent that was charged with your care. What were the positive characteristics that you experienced in that caregiver? What were the unmet needs that went unmet. Like, what were the needs that you had, like physical, emotional, spiritual, that just did not get met? What were the words that never were said, that needed to have been said over you that you long to hear? When we think back on positive experiences in your family: vacations weekends, special birthdays, holidays--positive experiences in the family, what were the warm emotions that you felt in that season? When things were not going well in the family; when things were blowing up; when things were breaking down—How did you cope? Where would we find you? What did you do? Challenge of the Disciplined Life: Money, Sex, and Power by Richard Foster READING: Excerpt from In the Name of Jesus by Henri Nouwen - [READ] SOLO: CREATING SPACE WITH GOD by Stephen W. Smith and Peter Ivey
SHOW NOTES “No issues touch us more profoundly or more universally. No themes are more inseparably intertwined. No topics caused more controversy. No human realities have greater power to bless or to curse. No three things have been sought after or more in need of a Christian response: money, sex, and power." — Richard Foster, from Challenge of the Disciplined Life: Money, Sex, and Power This quote from Richard Foster is the perfect introduction to today’s podcast. Join Steve and Special guest Hayne Steen on today’s new podcast “The Trap of Money, Sex, and Power.” MEET SPECIAL GUEST HAYNE STEEN, MAMFT, LMHC Hayne grew up on the north Florida coast and met his wife at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida where they were both students and Young Life leaders. Since 1992 they have been serving together in full time ministry with Young Life and the local church all over the southeast. Hayne worked in private practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist for six years while co-directing The SoulCare Project, serving as the Director of Counseling and Care. In 2017, he started his own practice, Elbow Tree Christian Counseling, LLC. Hayne is a Flagler Alumnus (‘95) and did his graduate work at Richmont Graduate University (‘11). He lives in Saint Augustine, FL with his wife, three children, and one grandchild. MENTIONED IN PODCAST Challenge of the Disciplined Life: Money, Sex, and Power by Richard Foster Family of Origin exercise - 6 questions: In your growing up years when you were just being formed, what were the negative characteristics that you experienced in your caregiver? Whether that was a mom, dad, or a grandparent that was charged with your care - what were the positive characteristics that you experienced in that caregiver? What were the unmet needs that went unmet. Like, what were the needs that you had, like physical, emotional, spiritual, that just did not get met? What were the words that never were said, that needed to have been said over you that you long to hear? When we think back on positive experiences in your family: vacations weekends, special birthdays, holidays--positive experiences in the family, what were the warm emotions that you felt in that season? When things were not going well in the family; when things were blowing up; when things were breaking down—How did you cope? Where would we find you? What did you do? Ephesians 1:3 (MSG) Brene Brown - The Daring Way “A Prayer for the Church” by Rev. Emily Swan reading - words to meditate and pray on From the book “Rhythm of Prayer” by Sarah Bessey O Ignis Spiritus (Music) - Lyrics translated to English SOLO: CREATING SPACE WITH GOD by Stephen W. Smith and Peter Ivey
SHOW NOTES Dear Friends, This podcast is about “The Soul of Sex.” This is an honest, vulnerable, and transparent conversation. I talk with Jim Cress, a licensed professional and trained counselor who specializes in the soul of sex. PLEASE NOTE: This is a conversation you need to exercise wisdom with in terms of who listens to this. It’s a mature conversation not intended for children. But is is a conversation to enter with your friends and spouse. When we say “where soul meets the world” in this podcast, this is a particular conversation we need to find the light and way forward. Blessings as you listen! Stephen W Smith Meet Special Guest Jim Cress Jim is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, Certified Multiple Addictions Therapist, and a Certified Daring Way Facilitator with Dr. Brene’ Brown’s The Daring Way Organization. For three years, he studied with and was trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes, the founder of the sex addiction field. Jim specializes in counseling those struggling with sex addiction, partners of sex addicts, marital counseling, trauma, abuse, and experiential group therapy. Jim is in private practice in Matthews, NC, and is a group leader for Onsite Workshops near Nashville, TN. He led sexual addiction workshops for Bethesda Workshops in Nashville for six years. Jim is also a national conference speaker with The American Association of Christian Counselors. He leads regular weekly men’s therapy groups, and speaks at churches in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. As a 34 year veteran broadcaster and radio talk show host, Jim formerly hosted and cohosted the national call-in talk shows, “The Minirth-Meier Clinic”, “Turn It Around” with the American Association of Christian Counselors, and “Hope in the Night” with June Hunt. Jim is currently the host of his own radio program called, “Conversations of Life”. Jim has been married to his wife Jessica since 1985, and has two adult sons, an adult daughter, and daughter-in-law. Jim and Jessica are also proud grandparents to Lincoln and Paxton. Where to contact Jim: Jim Cress Counseling & Consulting 1136 Sam Newell Road, Suite D Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 707-3959 RESOURCES SUGGESTED BY STEVE AND JIM Steve’s suggestions Challenge of the Disciplined Life: Money, Sex, and Power by Richard Foster The Transformation of a Man's Heart - Chapter by John Pierce called Learning to Tell Your Sexual Story. On Potter's Inn On Amazon Jim’s Suggestions Surfing for God by Michael Cusack Intimate Deception by Dr. Sheri Keffer MENTIONED IN PODCAST The Daring Way Organization & Dr. Brené Brown 3000 Questions to Ask of Me Genesis 2 Genesis 3 Hebrews 13:4 1st Corinthians 7 Ephesians 5 Jeremiah 2:13 Acts 1:8 SOLO: Creating Space with God by Stephen W. Smith and Peter Ivey SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate Here for an individual contribution or on Patreon to set up monthly support. CONTACT US podcast@pottersinn.com INTERESTED IN MORE SOUL CARE RESOURCES? Check out our recommended reading, books on spiritual growth, and our soul care blog. Want to experience soul care in person? Learn more about our soul care intensives and retreats.
SHOW NOTES This week, Steve continues his conversation with Sarah Bessey, taking a deeper look into some of the issues they raised last week. Sit back and enjoy - it’s a great conversation between two lovely people. SPECIAL GUEST SARAH BESSEY Sarah Bessey is the author of the best-selling and critically acclaimed books Jesus Feminist (2013); Out of Sorts: Making Peace with an Evolving Faith (2015); and Miracles and Other Reasonable Things (2019). Her new collaborative book, the New York Times bestselling A Rhythm of Prayer: A Collection of Meditations for Renewal is now available everywhere books are sold. Along with her friends, the late Rachel Held Evans and Jim Chaffee, Sarah co-founded Evolving Faith. She now co-leads the community and conference alongside Jeff Chu. Sarah is also the co-host of The Evolving Faith Podcast which debuted at the top of the charts for Religion and Spirituality Podcasts. Sarah was born and raised in the prairies and foothills of western Canada. Now living in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada (on the traditional land of the Stó:lō) home, Sarah and her husband of twenty years have four children ranging in age from high school to kindergarten. Get to know Sarah at SarahBessey.com. Sarah’s Books mentioned in the podcast: Her new book: A Rhythm of Prayer Miracles and Other Reasonable Things Jesus Feminist Making Peace with an Evolving Faith All of Sarah’s books ALSO MENTIONED IN PODCAST Evolving Faith - Ministry founded by Sarah SOLO: Creating Space with God by Stephen W. Smith and Peter Ivey SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate Here for an individual contribution or on Patreon to set up monthly support. CONTACT US podcast@pottersinn.com INTERESTED IN MORE SOUL CARE RESOURCES? Check out our recommended reading, books on spiritual growth, and our soul care blog. Want to experience soul care in person? Learn more about our soul care intensives and retreats.
As female leaders in ministry, we can sometimes negate relational or intuitive leadership strengths over strategic ones. Yet when we lead authentically with empathy and a soul care lens, we build strong relationships with our team and confidence in how God wired us. In this episode, we talk to Tami Stordahl, a 26 year ministry veteran, about leading from these strengths while caring for yourself in the daily demands of leadership. Links and resources: Spiritual Disciples Handbook: Practices That Transform Us, Adele Calhoun The Soul of Shame, Curt Thompson Wholeheartedness, Chuck DeGrout Solo: Creating Space with God, Stephen W. Smith & Peter M. Ivey Podcast: Soul Care Conversations, Potters Inn Download our FREE “Busy Leader's Guide to Sticky Habits.” For more about us and what we do, check out our website.
SHOW NOTES This week Steve has a two part conversation with best selling author, Sarah Bessey. Sarah's work is well known in some circles of faith while she is still unknown to many in various circles. Steve and Sarah sat down for a moving, faith probing conversation about all things real; all things spiritual; all things you'll want to hear! Her brand new book, The Rhythm of Prayer is one that we discuss. It's really a compilation of the prayers of many people who pray and the book is moving and organized in three parts which is the focus of the conversation. We've divided this into 2 parts so listen in, relax, and soak it in. SPECIAL GUEST SARAH BESSEY Sarah Bessey is the author of the best-selling and critically acclaimed books Jesus Feminist (2013); Out of Sorts: Making Peace with an Evolving Faith (2015); and Miracles and Other Reasonable Things (2019). Her new collaborative book, the New York Times bestselling A Rhythm of Prayer: A Collection of Meditations for Renewal is now available everywhere books are sold. Along with her friends, the late Rachel Held Evans and Jim Chaffee, Sarah co-founded Evolving Faith. She now co-leads the community and conference alongside Jeff Chu. Sarah is also the co-host of The Evolving Faith Podcast which debuted at the top of the charts for Religion and Spirituality Podcasts. Sarah was born and raised in the prairies and foothills of western Canada. Now living in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada (on the traditional land of the Stó:lō) home, Sarah and her husband of twenty years have four children ranging in age from high school to kindergarten. Get to know Sarah at SarahBessey.com. Sarah’s Books mentioned in the podcast: Her new book: A Rhythm of Prayer Miracles and Other Reasonable Things Jesus Feminist Making Peace with an Evolving Faith All of Sarah’s books ALSO MENTIONED IN PODCAST The Making of Dallas Willard Found byRev. Emmy Kegler Evolving Faith - Ministry founded by Sarah SOLO: Creating Space with God by Stephen W. Smith and Peter Ivey SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate Here for an individual contribution or on Patreon to set up monthly support. CONTACT US podcast@pottersinn.com
SHOW NOTES Today’s Verse’s: Mark 1:9-11 (NIV) Friends, the message of this podcast is a game changer. It’s that profound and it’s that simple. I’ve spent years of my life and ministry trying to wrap my head and heart around what I’m talking with you about this week in this particular podcast. For sure, if you listen to one podcast this week—let this ONE be it! Share it with some friends and try to listen to it with your spouse, family, or friends. I’m going to send the link to some specific men and women that I, myself, have been on the journey of understanding this profound truth—what it means to call oneself The Beloved of God. Three years ago, our Board of Potter’s Inn mandated that Gwen and I capture the key message—the essence of the ministry of Potter’s Inn. They asked us to take the time to record these messages so that the message might outlive us. This one message would be what I can honestly tell you is THE message that has altered so many lives in our work around the world. We hope that you’ll be greatly blessed and encouraged by this. Goodness…what days these are—that we simply need the good news! This, dear friends is the good news we can savor! It is with this great and profound seriousness—that we send you this week’s podcast! Thank you for your support and prayers these days. Every blessing! Steve and Gwen Smith MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST Mark 1:9-11 (NIV) Priest and Author Romano Guardini - Essay We've Got Some Work to Do Author Macrina Wiederkehr Pastor and Swiss Psychologist Walter Trobisch Romans 8 (The Message) Reading from Life of the Beloved by Henry Nouwen BOOKS/Resources MENTIONED toward end of podcast Sit Quietly - start with 10 minutes of quiet. Love Yourself: Self-Acceptance and Depression by Walter Trobisch Life of the Beloved by Henry Nouwen The Gift of Being Yourself by David Benner Soul Custody: Choosing to Care for the One and Only You by Stephen W. Smith TIME STAMP OF PODCAST 0:22 - STEVE begins podcast 2:46 - SCRIPTURE READING of Mark 1:9-11 4:29 - MUSIC BREAK 5:21 - STEVE Resumes podcast 29:34 - MUSIC BREAK 31:00 - Steve reading an excerpt from The Life of the Beloved by Henri Nouwen 33:39 - MUSIC BREAK 34:30 - ALLISON’S STORY 38:39 - MUSIC BREAK 39:36 - SUGGESTED RESOURCES 46:27 - CLOSING SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate Here for an individual contribution or on Patreon to set up monthly support. CONTACT US podcast@pottersinn.com INTERESTED IN MORE SOUL CARE RESOURCES? Check out our recommended reading, books on spiritual growth, and our soul care blog. Want to experience soul care in person? Learn more about our soul care intensives and retreats.
SHOW NOTES Today’s Verse: Jeremiah 18 (MSG) In Steve’s talk today, he discusses the major movements that help us understand change and transformation. They are all based on the timeless image and metaphor of the potter and clay. 1. Form 2. Reform 3. Transform 4. Conform These four movements are the story of our lives. In one way or in a mixture of these movements, we are all going to find ourselves on the potter’s wheel. MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST Jeremiah 18 (MSG) Galatians 4:19 Poem by Tami Stordahl Hymn - Have Thine Own Way, Lord Serenity Prayer The Jesus Life by Stephen W. Smith Soul Custody by Stephen W. Smith Streams in the Desert by L. B. Cowman TIME STAMP OF PODCAST 00:20 – Intro with Steve 2:33 – Reading of Scripture Jeremiah 18 (MSG) 4:41 - Music Break 5:49 – Main Podcast 33:29 – Music Break 33:41 - Takeaway’s from Podcast 39:15 - Music Break 40:11 – Tami’s Soul Care Story 45:47 - Tami’s reading of her poem 46:48 – Music Break 47:45 – Closing SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate Here for an individual contribution or on Patreon to set up monthly support. CONTACT US podcast@pottersinn.com INTERESTED IN MORE SOUL CARE RESOURCES? Check out our recommended reading, books on spiritual growth, and our soul care blog. Want to experience soul care in person? Learn more about our soul care intensives and retreats.
JOIN US! Join the podcast discussion with others! There are two ways to do this: Leave a comment - Scroll down to the comment section and share your questions, comments, prayers, etc. If you are on Facebook - Join our Soul Care Conversations Podcast Facebook Group for more discussion and community. SHOW NOTES Share with your friends our “Starter Pack” - 10 of our favorite episodes on one page. A great way to get started with the podcast and soul care - www.PottersInn.com/Starter Today’s Verse: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 (NIV) We've all lived through many challenging times in life. And if there ever was a time you might need grace and you might need peace- it's today. It's this week. It's this season of our lives. Steve weaves this verse and Paul’s story in with our own troubles, and asks the question, how have you experienced the compassion of God in a difficult, anxious time? It’s easy to lose perspective in anxious times. We pray this resource is a comfort, a reassurance, some peace, some grace. Reflection: How have you experienced the compassion of God in a difficult and anxious time? TIME STAMP OF PODCAST :57 – Intro with Steve 5:23 – Music Break 6:38 – Main Podcast on Exhaustion 23:23 – Music Break 24:39 – Joe’s Soul Care Story 28:29 – Music Break 29:14 – Joe reads “Blessing for the Brokenhearted” by Jan Richardson 30:35 – Closing MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 (NIV) Soul Custody by Stephen W. Smith Poem recited by Joe: Blessing for the Brokenhearted by Jan Richardson (from her book The Cure for Sorrow) Soul Care from an African American Perspective - Episode from Season 3 SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate Here for an individual contribution or on Patreon to set up monthly support. CONTACT US podcast@pottersinn.com INTERESTED IN MORE SOUL CARE RESOURCES? Check out our recommended reading, books on spiritual growth, and our soul care blog. Want to experience soul care in person? Learn more about our soul care intensives and retreats.
Dear Subscribers of the Soul Care Conversation Podcast: Welcome to a new season—we sure need a new season, don’t we! For the next 14 weeks, I (Steve) will be your host and we will be talking about the issues surfacing in our hearts in anxious times. 14 podcasts—14 topics—14 weeks for you and friends to listen, glean, process and work through. We’ve made this season to fit more of a contemplative theme… knowing that through all the action we are taking politically, racially, economically, and relationally we need to find ways to cocoon, to reflect, think, and process. I hope these podcasts in particular will become a great source of encouragement. Friends, these are ideal conversations for you to consider listening to with a friend or perhaps in a small group. More than just a curriculum, this is a spark to get a deeper conversation going—a conversation that is below the waterline—a conversation the soul needs to have to thrive. In addition, I am proud and happy to share that if you are a patron—and if not, I hope you will become one, especially after me sharing this with you—that in each podcast we are making available a TRANSCRIPT for you to read and reflect on. Underline, circle or put question marks when you find yourself wondering what I meant or wanting more clarification. We’ve also including a 5-minute story from a person who has been sitting on the potter’s wheel and is sharing their own story of what they experienced and the benefits of sitting at the potter’s wheel. This first podcast is on Exhaustion. I get real. I make it personal. I do this to present my own confession to be a portal into your own story. My story is different. My story is not unique, however. I believe one of the diagnosis' of the soul for so many is utter and complete exhaustion. Rather than offer a left brain, 7 steps to Avoid Exhaustion :-) - I chose to be confessional and more right brain/ non-linear to help you think through your own dashboard, to see if exhaustion might fit as an adjective you would use to describe your soul. By the way, what are the four words you’d use right now to describe the state of your soul? Listen. Reflect. Ponder. Marinate. Be blessed! Steve _____________________________________________________________ SHOW NOTES This week’s episode is Steve sharing his recent struggles with exhaustion… that deep in the heart, soul weary exhaustion that many of us are struggling with right now. It’s a beautiful episode that will speak to your heart and soul and help you find the unforced rhythms of grace. What Steve did to help his recovery Pulled away from the news Let go of newspaper Limited tv news/ads Delete, snooze, and hide toxic people from social media Took off to Blue Ridge Mountains for time away Made a dam at creek - a symbol for the things damned in him that needed to get out Let nature bring healing and rest Put ourselves out in God’s glory – do daily detoxing Read the red letters of Jesus – focused on Jesus and nothing else MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST Matthew 11:28 (MSG) A Timbered Choir: The Sabbath Poems by Wendell Berry POEM: A Blessing for one who is Exhausted by John O’Donohue POEM: I Think I Need One Hundred Days Like This! by Stephen W. Smith Blog Post from Steve that started the idea of this episode - Finding the Courage to be Exhausted SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate Here for an individual contribution or on Patreon to set up monthly support. CONTACT US podcast@pottersinn.com INTERESTED IN MORE SOUL CARE RESOURCES? Check out our recommended reading, our books on spiritual growth, and soul care blog. Want to experience soul care in person? Learn more about our soul care intensives and retreats.
Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Foster Swift's Senior Attorney Stephen W. Smith, he will be the August co-host of the company's virtual coffee break held the second Wednesday morning of each month. Moderated by Practice Group Leader Patricia Scott, real estate attorney Steve Smith will discuss the topic “What Unit Owners and Buyers Need to Know”. Steve will share his knowledge and experience representing and counseling Michigan condominium associations to enlighten and inform unit owners and potential buyers of key aspects of condominium ownership and management. While not a substitute for legal advice, ‘2nd Wednesday Morning Break’ will give individuals, business owners and managers an opportunity to gain insight in this changing legal environment. Meeting registration and details are listed below. What: 2nd Wednesday Morning Break with Foster Swift When: Wednesday, August 12 from 9:00-9:30 am Fee: Free to attend Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEvd-6gqjMqGNbZvIqKH_8DLH_fuzJ9qvlr
JOIN US! Join the podcast discussion with others! If you are on Facebook - Join our Soul Care Conversations Podcast Facebook Group for more discussion and community. SHOW NOTES Today is our final part on "The Resilient Life” (Listen to Part 1, The Resilient Life: In The Wilderness and Part 2, The Resilient Life: Living and Leading the Resilient Life) It’s a conversation between Steve and Kelley Mossburg, a market leader, on how he learned to rebuild his life with resilience. It's such an honest witness to how a man hit a wall--then learned to rebuild his entire life. You will not want to miss this. This is a longer than usual podcast, but worth every minute! We added a break in the middle so you can stretch your legs, get a drink of water, or pause it to listen to later. ABOUT KELLEY MOSSBURG Born and raised in Washington DC, Kelley has spent the last 30 years in the corporate world, with executive jobs at some of the largest corporations in America. Married for 40 years to his wife Debbie, they have 2 adult sons and live at the beach in beautiful Florida. MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST The Lazarus Life: Spiritual Transformation for Ordinary People by Stephen W. Smith A Self- Assessment Exercise on The State of Your Soul - DOWNLOAD Inside Job: Doing the Work Within the Work by Stephen W. Smith More information about Soul Care Intensives Become a patron and receive special benefits at www. patreon.com/pottersinn.com.
We are taking a break from our three-part series on “The Resilient Life” and moving Part 3 to June 29. This week’s episode, "Dignity Matters!", was inspired by a post Steve wrote recently. “When human beings are devalued, everything in society turns sour. Women are humiliated and children despised. The sick are regarded as a nuisance, and the elderly as a burden. Ethnic minorities as discriminated against. The poor are oppressed and denied social justice…labour is exploited in the mines and factories. There is no freedom, no dignity, no carefree joy. Human life seems not worth living because it is scarcely human any longer…people matter…because every man, woman, and child has worth and significance as a human being made in the God’s image and likeness.” —John Stott “The Contemporary Christian” This conversation with Stephen W. Smith is core and foundational to working through our thoughts, feelings, reactions and strongholds about racism. Steve believes this conversation is the way to begin. We can’t talk about forgiveness or really anything else until we understand that dignity matters. This Conversation helps us to begin a conversation below the water line where we can find one another and understand how valuable every life is in God’s heart. We’d really appreciate your help this week in doing a “SHARE” on your social media platforms. With your “SHARE”, you can help others gain an understanding and a way to begin talking, healing and moving forward together. Mentioned in Podcast Soul Care Institute
JOIN US! Join the podcast discussion with others! If you are on Facebook - Join our Soul Care Conversations Podcast Facebook Group for more discussion and community. SHOW NOTES A pandemic, protests, riots, racial unrest… the world is in conflict. How do we fight the urge to give in to the underlying sense of inertia? How do we go thru each day as if nothing is happening? How do we live a resilient life in the midst of chaos and heartache? Today’s podcast is from Steve’s book “An Inside Job” about living and leading a resilient life. Timely information during a challenging time, and we invite you to listen to Joe as he reads this chapter. The 5 components of a resilient life: 1. a physical life 2. an emotional life 3. a vocational life 4. a relational life 5. a stewarding life. Five Stages of Rest The first stage of rest: stop. Before you rest, you must first stop. Stop doing and start being. After all, we are not human doings, we are human beings. The second stage of rest: slow down. Practice slowing down as an art form. For one thing, do not start reading anything. Why? Because you need a bit of transition time to let the swirling wind settle within and without. The third stage of rest: arrival. In the death and burial of Jesus, by the third day there was resurrection. If you have truly stopped, if you have slowed down, then the long-awaited, hoped-for, and primal truth of your own resurrection is right around the corner. The fourth stage of rest: play. This is the indulgence of that simple urge to enjoy, laugh and bask. It is truly recreation. We recreate the loss of time and space in our lives. We find each other through games and doing those things that are life-giving. The fifth stage of rest: remember. Did you know that in the Ten Commandments, the only commandment we are told to “remember” is the Sabbath. Why is this? Most likely because God knew we would quickly forget to rest. Contemplative Question: In looking at the five components, where do you feel you need the most work? Mentioned in the Podcast A Self- Assessment Exercise on The State of Your Soul - DOWNLOAD Inside Job: Doing the Work Within the Work by Stephen W. Smith
Show Notes In this episode Kaylene and Atlanta Airport Chaplain, Barbara Pendergrast talk about the power of providing spacious presence for others so they are truly seen. This hospitality is demonstrated through showing up, attentive listening, and also silence. Join them as their conversation takes us from the world's busiest and largest airport to the singular importance of every person in the world. We hope you feel seen today. About Barbara Pendergrast Barbara Pendergrast is a cradle Episcopalian who grew up on the water in Charleston, SC. She and her husband have been married for thirty-six years and are the parents of two adult children. Barbara is a board-certified chaplain with the Association of Professional Chaplains and is a commissioned lay chaplain in the Episcopal Church. She received her M.Div. from Candler School of Theology at Emory University before serving as a lay chaplain in the Episcopal Church at Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Barbara offers retreats, leads Quiet Days and facilitates pastoral care education in the Diocese of Atlanta. Mentioned in the Podcast Icon referred to in podcast - Trinity by Andrei Rublev The Jesus Life: Eight Ways to Recover Authentic Christianity by Stephen W. Smith - Includes teachings on silence. Soul Feast: An Invitation to the Christian Spiritual Life by Marjorie J. Thompson - In particular, read Chapter 9 Entertaining Angels Unaware; The Spirit of Hospitality, about providing space and spaciousness for others. Moment to Breathe - Love Does That by Meister Eckhart Audio Text
JOIN US! Join the podcast discussion with others on Facebook - join our Soul Care Conversations Podcast Facebook Group for more discussion and community. SHOW NOTES “Meanwhile, be content with obscurity, just as Christ was.” Colossians 3:4 (MSG) Isolation - something most of us are experiencing right now. Today's podcast is about unwanted isolation - the type God uses to accomplish what only living in obscurity can do and how God uses obscurity to shape and mold us for greater things; things that we are not always aware of. Joe reads the profoundly personal chapter “Life of Hiddenness” from Steve’s book “The Jesus Life.” A look at Jesus' life of hiddenness, and how we can take the steps toward that same life. The last few minutes of the podcast has some ideas to seed your thinking and help spark your creativity about establishing your own ways of learning to live with obscurity as Jesus did. It is our Moment to Breathe this week and more information is listed in the Resources section below. Blessings to you all as you listen and join us in the conversation. RESOURCES The Jesus Life: Eight Ways to Recover Authentic Christianity by Stephen W. Smith - At a discounted price of $10, normally $15! Colossians 3:4 (MSG) Moment to Breathe Audio Text Creating Space for our Souls in a Critical Time - this is a new portion of the podcast where our hosts show how they are practicing soul care in the midst of chaos Today we will hear from Kaylene on how she cares for her body and keep moving during quarantine - baking! Audio Kaylene’s Easy Biscuit Recipe
JOIN US! Join the podcast discussion with others! There are two ways to do this: Leave a comment - Scroll down to the comment section and share your questions, comments, prayers, etc. If you are on Facebook - Join our Soul Care Conversations Podcast Facebook Group for more discussion and community. “IN SOLITUDE IS THE PLACE WHERE I AM LEAST ALONE.” SHOW NOTES Social Distancing – a word that is all too familiar right now. If you are quarantined at home, you may be experiencing some side effects from your attempt at social distancing… loneliness, isolation, fear, insecurity. Yet relationships and social connection is crucial to our physical and emotional self – especially during these trying times. How do we achieve true community while stuck at home? Today will be a beautiful discussion with Steve and Gwen on how to move from loneliness and isolation to solitude and experiencing the presence of God. Things we can do practically to re-order our life: 1. Read Psalms of lament – Deep, moving, courageous prayers and poems we can use in our grief. 2. Think of this time as a benefit, to either ourselves or others. 3. Pray for the vulnerable and lonely. 4. Reach out to others – example: send an card or email saying “I’ve been thinking about you.” 5. Sit in quietness – alone and with God, at least 15 minutes - “A Deep Abiding” a. Read “Ascending the Mountain Within” 6. Prayer of Relaxation – SEE Moment to Breathe below a. Prayer to practice with your body each day NOTE: During this critical time, we will begin releasing two podcasts a week (Tuesday and Friday). Each will be in relation to this new reality we are experiencing. This Friday’s podcast will be on the Enneagram and how each of us, with our own unique number, deals with these times. Email us at podcast@pottersinn.com with any prayer requests - we will make sure it is lifted up. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN PODCAST Lamentations 3 (The Message) “Inside Job” by Stephen W. Smith “Wholeheartedness” by Chuck DeGrott Three Core Questions of Every Soul Podcast from Season 1 “Ascending the Mountain Within” by Stephen W. and Gwen Smith “Stand together, yet not too near together, Where the pillars of the temple stand apart, and the oak tree and the cypress grow not in each other’s shadow.” –From The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran (Knopf, 1923). Moment to Breathe - Prayer of Relaxation with Gwen Smith Audio
SHOW NOTES How do we find a sense of peace and consolation when we are facing so much in our life? Using scriptures and practical applications, Steve speaks to each of us on how to handle the stresses of today. If you are feeling the burden of the world in the midst of a pandemic, this is exactly what you need to hear. Join Steve in this encouraging and timely conversation. Steve’s Acronym for TRUST T-Thanksgiving R-Relinquish what is not mine to control U- Usurping God’s role is not what I need to be doing. S-Surrender what is causing me stress back to God. T-Turn my palms up and open to God releasing what I need and want to release Stress Busters 1. Practice the spiritual discipline of slowing down – turn off cell phone and computer a. Begin a meeting or the dinner table with silence b. Combine silence with taking deep breathing 2. Identify the stress – do a DNA of what is causing it. To know is to be armed 3. Incorporate humor in your life 4. Give yourself some space where you don’t talk about the situation 5. Develop rituals that help you relax a. Listen to news for only 30 minutes a day b. Long baths c. Soothing tea (no caffeine!) d. Shut everything off 30 minutes before you go to bed e. Light a candle f. Listen to soothing music 6. Take a walk in the outdoors every single day. Nature grounds us and we can soak in the balm and peace. 7. Invite friends over for a comfort food meal 8. Do the Daily Examen at the end of your day. 9. Start a gratitude list of what you’re already realizing, now in this precise time, that you can be thankful for. 10. Spend time in prayer resting in the Presence. Not trying to beg for God to be bear you. God is present. What’s missing is awareness. If you have something that you would like prayer for, email us at podcast@pottersinn.com with your prayer request - we will make sure it is lifted up. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN PODCAST Embracing Soul Care by Stephen W. Smith Soul Custody by Stephen W. Smith Psalm 94:19 2 Corinthians 6:5-7 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Moment to Breathe - Blessing for the Brokenhearted by Jan Richardson Audio Text
SHOW NOTES “To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.” -1 Peter 2:21 (NIV) There is perhaps no greater challenge to life than the presence of pain and suffering in the world. We wrestle with the question “Why does suffering happen?” Just last week a catastrophic tornado hit Nashville, Tennessee; the COVID 19 is spreading quickly around the world and causing panic; and there is an uncertain financial climate. Combined with our own personal struggles, many of us are overwhelmed with heavy burdens. Today’s podcast was recorded with the prayer that it will bring hope and encouragement to you during these times of uncertainty and fear, and help you embrace lessons during suffering that transform us to truly experience a joy that is beyond ourselves to muster. As you listen to the conversation, if you think of something in your life that you would like prayer for and then email us at podcast@pottersinn.com with your prayer request - we will make sure it is lifted up. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN PODCAST Acts 14:20-23 The Jesus Life: Eight Ways to Recover Authentic Christianity by Stephen W. Smith This week, we are offering the chapter “The Way of Suffering” exclusively to our patrons! Become a patron and receive special benefits like this at www. patreon.com/pottersinn.com.
SHOW NOTES Above the waterline conversations are the norm for our society – we talk about the weather or the latest tv show we watched or the cute thing our kid did. But how often do you share the “deeper stories,” the stories that reveal our fears, heartache, and so on? When we tune into our “below the waterline” we see the beautiful depths of our human soul clearly. Today’s guest is Chuck DeGroat (LPC, PhD), a counselor whose approach includes going beneath the waterline, integrating aspects of therapeutic work and spiritual direction while drawing from the wisdom of a variety of methods. Join him with our host Stephen W. Smith as they delve into the distinctives of soul care from a counselor’s point of view, and how it can invite us to pay attention to the longing in our hearts. SPECIAL GUEST CHUCK DEGROAT Chuck is Professor of Counseling and Christian Spirituality at Western Theological Seminary Holland MI, and Co-Founder and a Senior Fellow at Newbigin House of Studies, San Francisco. He is a licensed therapist, author, retreat leader, and spiritual director. Chuck has been married to Sara for 25 years, and has two daughters. Chuck has spent the last 20+ years in a dynamic combination of pastoral ministry, seminary teaching, and clinical counseling. His books are practical and pastoral, meeting readers at the intersection of our spiritual journeys and the very real struggles we experience. Chuck’s Website Chuck on Twitter Chuck’s Books RESOURCES FROM PODCAST Cura Animarum – Translate is the cure of souls. Chuck’s new book mentioned “When Narcissim Comes to Church” - Pre-ordering available HERE. Book officially published March 2020. Leslie Newbigin Quote: “I am neither optimistic nor pessimistic, Jesus is Lord.” More about Lessllie Newbigin Newbigin House of Studies Soul Care Institute - Cohort taught by Chuck in Michigan
SHOW NOTES Deep in our hearts we all long for a life that is integrated. Our work, relationships, faith, marriage, parenting, health, marriage… how do you bring all the aspects of our life together and live one life? Today’s conversation gives us an inside look at what this means for John Kapitan. John is a business owner, a father and husband, a farmer, and a man who daily seeks that integrated life… a man with a 21st century career living in an 18th century lifestyle! Today’s Guest - John Kapitan John is the CEO of Kapstone Medical, a company he founded in 2007 after 15 years in the medical device industry as a design engineer and regulatory affairs executive. John received his BSME from Cornell University and MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management. John, his wife Denise, and their 9 children live on a large family homestead retreat nestled in an Appalachian mountain holler of 500+ glorious acres just outside of Asheville, N.C. Learn more about them and their family farm, Kapstone Farm (https://www.kapstonefarm.com/). RESOURCES MENTIONED IN PODCAST Psalm 86:11 (NIV) Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. Hear more about Sabbath Keeping in these podcasts: “Not Just for Sunday, Part 1” (https://www.pottersinn.com/podcast-episode/7) “Not Just for Sunday, Part 2” (https://www.pottersinn.com/podcast-episode/8) Moment to Breathe - A Sabbath Poem by Stephen W. Smith (Copyright 2017)
Taken from Soul Care Conversations Podcast Episode 26 - Soul Integrations Look at all we’ve had to navigate this week--all the Tweets--all the inner tweets never sent. But they lodge in us. They stay there and hijack our peace. All the voices barking at us like angry dogs. All the layers of stress that have accumulated in our inner sanctums. That lie like thick dust on oak tables. What if my heart is this old grainy table needing a good dusting. If it seems too much--then it is too much. It’s a different day today. It is this day of ceasing--unlike the other days. Light your candle. I have lit mine. Sit and stay a while. There is no hurry today. Ponder anew. There have always been problems. Read a poem and listen to the music that will stir you once again. Without this rest, we will lose our way. But not today. Not today. Copyright 2019. Stephen W. Smith
We are excited to offer today’s podcast as a gift for men and the women who love them. Steve Smith and Joe Chambers sit down and talk about their true confessions of being fathers. They share the good, the bad and the beautiful, as well as the brutal, in their journey to being fathers. They explore the “waking up” of their own souls, as well as the souls of their children and wives. It’s an honest conversation that will invite you to the courageous parts of your own story and inspire you to live out your father from the heart. As a special gift, we’re offering you a free download of a marvelous chapter in Steve’s book for men—The Transformation of a Man’s Heart published by InterVarsity Press. Dr. Ross Campbell, a Christian psychiatrist, wrote this chapter for the book on being fathers. It’s free and listed in the Resource section below. FREE RESOURCE · “The Transformation of a Man’s Parenting” by Dr. Ross Campbell – Free Download of Chapter, from the book The Transformation of a Man’s Heart, Edited and Compiled by Stephen W. Smith RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST “The Transformation of a Man’s Heart” Moment to Breathe: We are Children by Frederick Buechner, from The Magnificent Defeat
Rejoin Kaylene and Gwen for Part 2 of their conversation about Sabbath Keeping. Gwen gets practical, but maybe not in the way you’d expect. In this approach to the practice of Sabbath Keeping you will have permission to struggle with the “how.” You’ll also learn how to set up your family for Sabbath success, and how to create a Sabbath culture in your family and lifestyle. Sabbath is not just a switch that gets flipped on Sunday, it’s a whole new way of being in the world. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST View and Download: A Sabbath Poem by Stephen W. Smith Support the Podcast: Donate Here Sign up to receive email notifications as future episodes are available: Sign Up Here
Join co-hosts Steve Smith and Joe Chambers as they give more definition to what soul care is and how it relates to icebergs and the Brooklyn Bridge! Steve Smith shows us the stress of living divided lives and lays out the importance of caring for all aspects of the human experience: physical, emotional, relational, vocational, and spiritual. Plus enjoy an interview with Joe Walters, head of the Soul Care Institute and learn how you can take part in a 2-year journey to better soul health. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST Be sure to click 'Subscribe' to see the embedded links: Understanding the Soul with Icebergs: View and Download Here Free Giveaway: Five Reasons Soul Care Matters by Stephen W. Smith: View and Download Here Poem: For One Who Is Exhausted by John O’Donohue This poem is available in his book To Bless The Space Between Us: A Book of Blessings. Learn more about John O’Donohue at www.johnodonohue.com BOOKS MENTIONED: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander by Thomas Merton Building Below the Waterline: Shoring Up the Foundations of Leadership by Gordon MacDonald Support the Podcast: Donate Here Sign up to receive email notifications as future episodes are available: Sign Up Here
Event recording from 10/04/2017 STATE OF REBELLION: VIOLENCE AND INTERVENTION IN THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC Speaker: Louisa Lombard, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Yale. Chair: Dr Kieran Mitton, War Studies, KCL. A joint event of the Africa Research Group and the 'Approaches to Understanding Violence Seminar Series' of the Conflict, Security & Development Research Group. Join Professor Louisa Lombard as she discusses her new book 'State of Rebellion: Violence and Intervention in the Central African Republic', drawing on extensive fieldwork to challenge conventional wisdom about the causes of CAR's violent conflict. About the book: In 2012, a wave of violence swept through the Central African Republic as Seleka rebels clashed with anti-Balaka militias. In the face of seemingly senseless bloodshed, journalists, politicians, and scholars struggled to account for the conflict’s origins. In this first comprehensive account of the violence, Louisa Lombard argues that the conflict was more than a straightforward religious clash between Christians and Muslims. Instead, she traces the roots of the conflict to fears of spiritual insecurity and a social breakdown that drove inter-communal violence. Placing the uprising within its broader social, cultural, and historical context, Lombard reveals the complicated roles played by marginalized rural youths, local political leaders, and the global community in sustaining the conflict, and she offers an urgent corrective to our perceptions of this little-understood country, making a compelling case for international leaders to rethink their approach to resolving the conflict. Reviews: “This valuable, indeed important, study helps us make sense of a little-known but strategically important African country. Those who wish to know Africa today need to know this book.” - Paul Richards, author of No Peace, No War: An Anthropology of Contemporary Armed Conflicts “If you want to understand why the CAR seems a perpetual work in regress, then Lombard’s book is a must-read. Her new perspectives illuminate a neglected recess of globalization.” - Stephen W. Smith, Duke University “With a stunning combination of conceptual clarity and vivid ethnography, Louisa Lombard’s book challenges conventional wisdom on the roots of violence in the CAR. A must-read for anyone wanting to engage with current debates on peace-building and state-building initiatives.” - Marielle Debos, author of Living by the Gun in Chad “In this stimulating and provocative book, Lombard proposes a new approach to peacekeeping, peace enforcement, and humanitarian action that rests upon a politics of redistribution and acknowledgement of the social dignity of fighters lacking a state.” - Jean-François Bayart, Graduate Institute Geneva “Provides a magisterial reading of the role of violence in the making of the CAR. Authoritative, nuanced, and empirically rich, Lombard offers a new and compelling lens through which so-called state failure and post-conflict transitions can be understood.” - Michael Watts, University of California, Berkeley For more information, visit http://www.kcl.ac.uk/sspp/departments/warstudies/events/eventsrecords/lombard.aspx.
Stephen W. Smith is the former Africa editor and deputy foreign editor of Le Monde, former Africa editor at Libération, and former foreign correspondent for Radio France International and Reuters News Agency in Central and West Africa. He is also the co-author of books on Morocco, Ivory Coast, Central African Republic, DRC, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia and South Africa, as well as of country reports (Nigeria, CAR) published by the International Crisis Group (ICG). He contributes regularly to the London Review of Books and also works as historical consultant for the film industry. Olivier Assayas’s film Carlos, which premiered in Cannes, won a Golden Globe and was nominated for two Emmy awards, is based on his research. He’s currently completing a South-African documentary, Plot for Peace, for which he also wrote the script. Professor Smith is Visiting Professor of African and African-American Studies, Cultural Anthropology and Public Policy at Duke University, where he teaches courses on “Conflict Analysis in Africa,” “Hollywood and Africa,” and “War in Africa.” He is currently teaching “Introduction to African Studies,” “War and Public Health in Africa” at Duke in Spring 2013.
Rwandan president Paul Kagame has been hailed as a liberator and highly principled leader. But his post-genocide record tells a different story. A distinguished panel attempts to separate myth from fact. Speakers: Howard French, Theogene Rudasingwa, Stephen W. Smith, Rona Peligal. (Recorded: September 19, 2011)
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