Podcasts about sustainable faith

Join us for this season's first engaging episode with Tara Owens, Maria Tattu Bowen, and Sharon Wada. Sharon has been passionate about spiritual formation ministry since her graduate days at Fuller Seminary. Her special interests include multi-ethnic issues and leadership development in church and non-profit ministries. In addition to teaching in the School of Spiritual Direction, Sharon gladly serves as co-director of Sustainable Faith along side Dave Nixon. We're thrilled to have such a gifted and articulate guest launching this season of supervision conversations.

In this episode of the Dialogues Podcast, David C. Chao interviews Sharon Wada. Sharon is director of Sustainable Faith (https://sustainablefaith.com/), a collective of spiritual directors and pastors working to create a spiritually healthy culture among leaders and their communities, and is a workshop leader for the upcoming conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." David and Sharon discuss what spiritual formation is and why it is important for pastors and church leaders in the Asian American context. Register for the conference here: https://caac.ptsem.edu/events/2024-mental-health-conference/#register. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptscaac/message

Welcome to the latest episode of Soul Care for Therapists. In this episode, titled "The Transformation of Spiritual Direction," we have the pleasure of hosting Dan Kane, an experienced spiritual director who has been involved in Dawn's life for several years. Dawn Gabriel shares a bit about her personal journey in a school for spiritual direction. Dan, the leader of the school, started out as a civil engineer turned missionary engineer, and how his experiences led him to the practice of spiritual direction. Stay tuned till the end of the episode where Dan leads us into a guided spiritual exercise “The Practice of Being Know.”  Meet Dan Kane Dan is a spiritual director and supervisor who teaches with the Sustainable Faith Schools of Spiritual Direction. An enthusiast of Ignatian Spirituality, Dan has also been trained by Sustainable Faith to accompany individuals through the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises, a deeply formational journey for those hungry to grow in their experience of God. He is also a pilgrimage guide along the Camino de Ignaciano, a recently developed route in northeastern Spain that highlights the journey Ignatius of Loyola made in the year 1522 and invites modern-day pilgrims to a growing understanding of God's direction for one's life. Over the last 20+ years, Dan has served churches as an elder, staff member, and volunteer ministry leader, worked full-time with a few different mission organizations, and in 2022 began serving with InterVarsity USA as an Associate Director of Spiritual Formation. Understanding Spiritual Direction Dawn asks Dan to shed light on the difference between spiritual direction and Christian therapy. Dan refers to a definition provided by William Barry and William Connolly in their book The Practice of Spiritual Direction, saying, "We define spiritual direction then as the help given by one believer to another that enables the latter to pay attention to God's personal communication...to grow in intimacy with this God and to live out the consequences of the relationship." He emphasizes the importance of companionship and helping individuals become more aware of God's presence in their everyday lives. Spiritual direction involves noticing, exploring, reflecting, and responding to the ways in which God communicates and reveals Himself. Dan also highlights the focus on the present and the desire to become more like Christ through experiential encounters with God. Cultivating Heightened Awareness "Did you know that God is present in every moment of your life, even the ordinary ones?" It's true! To experience God's presence, start by paying attention to the small wonders around you. Notice the vibrant colors of the flowers, the gentle breeze on your face, or the laughter of your friends. As the speaker in the episode suggests, "When you're brushing your teeth or playing with your pet, remember that God is there with you, loving you and guiding you." By developing a heightened awareness, you'll begin to see the fingerprints of God in the beauty and simplicity of your everyday experiences. The Transformative Power of Spiritual Direction Dawn shares her personal experience of attending Dan's school, where she learned not only about spiritual direction but also engaged in experiential practices that deepened her intimacy with God. She explains that therapy often focuses on coping skills and rearranging the "furniture" in the lower room of our lives, while spiritual direction delves into the upper room of the soul, exploring the spiritual realm and experiencing God on a deeper level. Dawn expresses how her journey toward becoming a spiritual director has been transformational, not just informational. Dan expands on this distinction, saying that while knowledge and information about God are important, true transformation occurs when that knowledge shapes our encounters with and experiences of God. Spiritual direction aims to help individuals become more like Christ, cultivating intimacy, and living out the implications of their relationship with God. Through the episode Dawn and Dan explore the differences between knowing about God and experiencing God's presence.  Experience God with a Personal Connection The conversation emphasizes that experiencing God's presence goes beyond mere knowledge. It highlights the importance of developing a personal relationship with God. Similarly, knowledge about God involves understanding concepts and teachings, but experiencing God's presence involves a deeper connection that touches the heart and soul. Knowing about God is good, but experiencing God's love and guidance in our everyday lives is even better. It's like reading a book about your favorite historical figure versus actually meeting them and feeling their strength and kindness. Experiencing God with a Personal Encounter Where is a place where you experience God? It is not always in a church or place of worship. It can be doing a service project, in a forest, on a walk, or having deep conversations with people. While knowledge about God involves understanding concepts and teachings through learning and study, experiencing the presence of God requires a personal encounter and direct experience. It surpasses intellectual understanding and touches the depths of our hearts and souls. Learning about God is like studying a beautiful painting, and understanding its colors and composition. Experiencing God's presence, on the other hand, is like stepping into the painting, feeling the warmth of the sun, smelling the flowers, and hearing the whispers of the wind. Where can you step into an experience with God?  Engaging in Experiential Learning Dawn reflects on the structure of Dan's teaching and the experiential nature of their learning environment. She describes how they engaged in exercises that facilitated a deeper presence before God, allowing space to notice thoughts, feelings, and even bodily sensations. Through this process, participants were able to share their experiences and learn from one another. Dan adds that this collective learning enhances the awareness of God's presence and communication, fostering a hunger for a more intimate and deep relationship with Him. Dawn recalls a particularly impactful exercise in which they listened to one another's stories, paying attention to how God had shown up in their lives. This exercise highlighted the importance of being listened to and receiving observations from others, helping individuals recognize God's presence in their own stories. Experiencing God Through Sharing Stories and Encounters Imagine the excitement of sharing your own stories of encountering God with others! When you open your heart and share these experiences, you not only inspire others but also deepen your own understanding of God's presence. It could be as simple as sharing a moment when you felt God's comfort during a challenging time or when you experienced joy and gratitude for the blessings in your life. By listening to other's stories as well, you'll learn to recognize God's hand at work in the lives of those around you. So, let your voice be heard, and let your stories of faith shine brightly! Experiencing God Through Seeking Spiritual Companionship Embarking on a spiritual journey is always better with a companion by your side. The speaker encourages us to find a spiritual director or a trusted mentor who can guide and support us along the way. This person can be someone you trust, like a teacher, a family member, or a community leader. They will help you understand and interpret your encounters with God, providing valuable insights and encouragement. Remember, you're not alone in this journey of faith. Your spiritual companion will walk alongside you, nurturing your connection with God and helping you navigate the wonders of everyday life. Live a Life Expecting to Experience the Presence of God Dan Kane enlightens us about the practice of spiritual direction and its transformative power. He emphasizes the distinction between informational knowledge and experiential encounters with God, highlighting the importance of living out the implications of our relationship with Him. Dawn shares her personal journey and the impact of engaging in experiential learning in Dan's school. The episode concludes with a sense of curiosity and a desire to explore our own experiences of God more deeply. Tips for Increasing Your Spiritual Awareness Take time to notice and reflect on how you experience God in your everyday life. Share your experiences and stories with others, paying attention to how God has shown up in your life. Seek out companionship and support from a spiritual director or fellow believers to help you grow in intimacy with God. Engage in experiential practices that facilitate a deeper presence before God, allowing space to notice thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations. Foster a hunger for a more intimate and deep relationship with God through collective learning and sharing experiences with others. Links and Resources Grafted Life for more Spirital; Direction Resources Sustainable Faith - a collective of spiritual directors and pastors working to create a spiritually healthy culture among leaders and their communities Podcast Production and Show Notes by James Marland

Doug Moister is a Spiritual Director passionate about helping followers of Jesus no matter where they are on the journey pursue wholeheartedness and a robust life with God. His shepherding heart serves him well in this ancient practice. He has been trained as a Spiritual Director through Sustainable Faith and belongs to the ESDA community. He also founded and co-hosts a weekly podcast called the Monday Morning Pastor (MMP). Doug is the lead pastor of the Renew Community in Lansdale PA, which gathers in both House Churches and all together on an every-other-week rhythm. Doug has his MDiv from Missio seminary and is pursuing his DMin from Portland seminary. (the dissertation has taken much longer than he expected…) Doug is a life-long learner, a church history nerd, an outdoor enthusiast, and a passionate fly fisherman that haunts local streams chasing rising fish in his spare time. Doug and his wife, Mear are into their second decade of marriage and still have way too much fun. They enjoy spending time with their children Caleb and Kiley outside in the woods, mountains, rivers, and lakes.

Trained at Sustainable Faith's School of Spiritual Direction in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dan Henry has been offering spiritual direction to groups and individuals since 2010. He has been an instructor for the school since early 2015. In January of 2016 he left his full-time pastoral role at Vineyard Cincinnati after 14 years, and now devotes himself exclusively to the work of spiritual direction leading retreats, and training spiritual directors. Dan has special passion for accompanying pastors and other ministers through the difficulties that are particular to their kinds of work. He also loves working with those who find themselves on a journey of spiritual deconstruction/reconstruction. Born in Hawaii, Dan grew up in a military family, so he lived in several different states. Five different Elementary Schools, two Middle Schools and three High Schools taught him the value of adaptability (among other things). . He eventually followed his sweetheart, Tracey, from Oregon to Southern California where they married in 1975. Career-wise, Dan traversed both the Tech and Church worlds as: worship leader, pastor, internet engineer, internet architect—always helping connect people with “something bigger.” With Tracey, he now celebrates having raised three beloved children, two of whom have increased the Henry tribe by marrying amazing spouses. To quote Dan, “It's a wonderful life!”

In today's fast-paced world fixated on results, it's easy to forget to rest. When we define ourselves by our achievements and work, we may even feel guilty resting!

Passing faith on to your children begins when you give them the opportunity to experience God's presence, love and protection for themselves.

An alarming number of young adults who grew up in the Church are turning away from faith in Jesus Christ.

Business Network International is the world's leading business referral organization with over 10,600 chapters worldwide, and its mission is to help business professionals develop long-term, meaningful referral relationships. Teresa McCloy is an active member and in this episode, Teresa shares her experience with BNI and answers our key questions so that you can determine whether this might be a good fit for you.   Tune in to learn:   BNI's core business values Ways that membership can help you develop your marketing skills Key membership considerations for coaches The average time and financial commitment involved   About Teresa McCloy   Teresa McCloy is the creator and founder of the REALIFE Process®, a faith-focused business that helps entrepreneurs, coaches, and consultants develop and diversify their business by providing certification and training using the signature content of the REALIFE Process® as well as coaching and community.   When she is not on the road speaking, coaching clients, recording her podcast, The REALIFE Process Podcast, or training new REALIFE Process® Certified Facilitators, Teresa enjoys being on their family grain farm, enjoying a great cup of coffee with a friend, and of course, traveling as much as possible!   Teresa's first book Do What Matters, Live from Rest Not Rush will release in the fall of 2022.   Certifications include:   CPLC Credentialed Life & Leadership Coach – Professional Christian Coaching Institute – 2018 ACC Credentialed Coach through the International Coaching Federation - 2019 Certified Spiritual Director through Sustainable Faith – 2017   Get your FREE Realife Needs & Values Assessment at https://www.therealifeprocess.com/

In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay and Danielle Pathak share about their early days as young adults in ministry, what they would each say to their 25-year-old self as they were about to move away from home to plant a church, and the value of seeking advice from those who have lived longer and experienced more. They also talk about the origin story of their passion for developing emotional health and caring for the personal lives of themselves and their leadership teams. Finally, Danielle shares about the work they are doing through the Lilly Grant to explore the experiences of pastors, specifically those in underrepresented and vulnerable demographics, and some dreams they have about ways to cultivate the financial, emotional and relational lives of Vineyard pastors. Danielle Pathak is the Interim Associate National Director for Pastoral Health and Development. Danielle grew up in Columbus, Ohio and started attending the Columbus Vineyard as a young teenager. Danielle attended Ohio State University and graduated with a BA in Human Development and Family Studies. She attended Vineyard Leadership Institute in Columbus, Ohio for theological training before church planting in Denver with her husband Jay and a small team in 2001. After several years of building and developing the Arvada Vineyard and also having her daughters, she became the Staff and Spiritual Formation Pastor for the Mile High Vineyard, a family of neighborhood churches in the Denver area which includes the original Arvada Vineyard. She completed a certificate in Spiritual Direction in 2013 from Sustainable Faith, took on additional training in Family Systems work, and most recently added a certificate in Spiritual Formation and Leadership in 2020 from the Transforming Center in Chicago, IL. Her true joy in this life outside of her faith is her family, her husband of 23 years, Jay, and her daughters Jasmine (age 17) and Sofia (age 14). Show Notes: The Ferment Podcast: Jay and Danielle Pathak https://bit.ly/3uUiXc4 The Art of Neighboring by Jay Pathak and Dave Runyon https://amzn.to/3JirIl3 Lilly Grants for Pastors https://bit.ly/3uZ1pv7

Julia Interviews counselor and spiritual director Erin Zappin, LMFT. Erin is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She and her husband of 17 years have been a part of Vineyard Columbus since 1998. She is a certified facilitator of the Prepare-Enrich curriculum for married and pre-marital couples and is a Spiritual Director through Sustainable Faith.

Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, and trained through Sustainable Faith's School of Spiritual Direction in Cincinnati, Ohio, Owen has been offering direction since 2008. He is also an instructor for the school, training others for the important work of caring for souls. Owen became acquainted with spiritual direction many years ago out of a deep need to make sense of his own spiritual life. After years of attending to his inner life he began to notice that his spiritual life would go in cycles with a diminishing experience of intimacy with God. Even while continuing with familiar rhythms and practices, this pattern repeated itself for a number of years until eventually there was no sense of God at all. Nothing. Owen eventually found himself sitting across from a spiritual director. He told him about his “faith crisis”. The director asked Owen to describe his spiritual life and practices, and after listening, suggested that rather than looking at the current spiritual experience as a problem that needed to be solved, what if it was an invitation? That was when Owen first noticed the tears streaming down his face. The spiritual director encouraged Owen that he was seeking authenticity and integrity—searching for the truth. For over a decade now, Owen has been offering for others what that kind soul offered him that day. Owen is a grateful husband, father and grandfather. Together with his wife Sandie, they have been a part of the urban, community-oriented Vineyard Central church in Cincinnati for over twenty-five years, and for over forty-five years they have been part of transformative community-oriented expressions of God's kingdom, both domestically and internationally. Owen and Sandie love a great adventure, spending summers based out of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, hiking and kayaking, or traveling and serving internationally in such places as Africa, Nepal, Ireland and Haiti.

Jay Pathak is the Lead Pastor of the Mile High Vineyard and Danielle Pathak is the Spiritual Formation and Staff Pastor. Jay and Danielle planted Mile High Vineyard, a family of neighborhood churches in 2001. They grew up in Columbus, OH and started attending the Columbus Vineyard as teenagers, where they began leading in ministry very young.  Jay has a BA in Philosophy from Ohio State University, is a graduate of Vineyard Leadership Institute and served on the Vineyard executive team for 5 years. He is also the co-author of The Art of Neighboring. Danielle has a BA in Human Development and Family Studies from Ohio State University, also attended Vineyard Leadership Institute and holds a certificate in Spiritual Direction from Sustainable Faith and one in Spiritual Formation and Leadership from the Transforming Center in Chicago. They are the incoming National Directors for Vineyard USA! Jay and Danielle have been married since 1998 and they have two beautiful daughters, Jasmine and Sofia.  In this episode of The Ferment you'll meet Jay and Danielle up close and personal! They each share their stories of coming to faith and learning how to trust the Lord's leading regarding their future, both as a couple and as people in ministry. Danielle speaks about her process of sorting through deeply engrained hurts relating to women in ministry, and Jay tells some stories about being pastored well…and not so well. Next Jay and Danielle share what Carol Wimber taught them about God giving specific callings on your life, as well as their experience of how God interacts with us differently and how the questions he asks of us change depending on the season of life we are in.  They also talk about the importance of learning to follow well if you want to lead well, and what they learned through the discernment process of whether or not to accept the position as National Directors. You won't want to miss this opportunity to get to know our new national leadership! Show notes:  Mile High Vineyard https://www.milehighvineyard.org   Vineyard USA https://VineyardUSA.org   Socials Instagram @thefermentpodcast Twitter @fermentcast TikTok @vineyardworship

Jay Pathak is the Lead Pastor of the Mile High Vineyard and Danielle Pathak is the Spiritual Formation and Staff Pastor. Jay and Danielle planted Mile High Vineyard, a family of neighborhood churches in 2001. They grew up in Columbus, OH and started attending the Columbus Vineyard as teenagers, where they began leading in ministry very young. Jay has a BA in Philosophy from Ohio State University, is a graduate of Vineyard Leadership Institute, served on the Vineyard executive team for 5 years and is the national director elect for Vineyard USA. He is also the co-author of The Art of Neighboring. Danielle has a BA in Human Development and Family Studies from Ohio State University, also attended Vineyard Leadership Institute and holds a certificate in Spiritual Direction from Sustainable Faith and one in Spiritual Formation and Leadership from the Transforming Center in Chicago. Jay and Danielle have been married since 1998 and they have two beautiful daughters, Jasmine and Sofia. In the first of this two-part episode of The Ferment you'll meet Jay and Danielle up close and personal! They each share their stories of coming to faith and learning how to trust the Lord's leading regarding their future, both as a couple and as people in ministry. Danielle speaks about her process of sorting through deeply engrained hurts relating to women in ministry, and Jay tells some stories about being pastored well…and not so well. You won't want to miss this opportunity to get to know our new national leadership, and make sure you come back for part two next week!   Show notes: Mile High Vineyard https://www.milehighvineyard.org Socials Instagram @thefermentpodcast Twitter @fermentcast TikTok @vineyardworship

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Sustainable Faith – this teaching is about how we need to grow and stop taking time off from God the Father and Christ Jesus so our faith is sustainable.  Many of us tend to disconnect from our faith based on what we are going through, this gives the devil an opportunity to attack us. We need to increase our faith where it reaches a level where it sustains us day and night. When there are no breaks in our faith. We won't go through struggles that come from us disconnecting and reconnecting with Christ based on what's going on in our lives. If we sustain our faith in God, he will sustain us, be a shield to us. When we call, he will answer. When we are in need, he will provide.  Why, because we are always listening, always praying, always seeking, always receiving from the Lord. We don't take time off from our faith. He sees the demonstration of our faith, and draws closer to us, allow us to walk in his presence. He meets us at the point of our need, he is always with us, extending his loving arm to help us.

Passing faith on to your children begins when you give them the opportunity to experience God’s presence, love and protection for themselves.

An alarming number of young adults who grew up in the Church are turning away from faith in Jesus Christ.

I have been writing a fashion blog for a few years now and right away I started noticing the issues in the fashion industry. I read about “fast fashion”. Fast fashion are products that are made extremely cheap. This kind of fashion not only is cheap to make, it is also cheap in quality. Because fashion trends are changing so quickly too, your clothes go out of style quickly. This has added to the immense amount of waste. It’s so interesting. That’s why there is a push for something called “sustainable fashion”. It’s a push to use recycled products, more classic pieces that will not go out of style, and companies create fashion products as the demand comes not mass production. I learned about what to look for in fashion companies and how to shop for pieces that will last for years, not months.  Just like fashion, our faith needs to be in what is sustainable. We can place our faith in things that are cheap. Things or people who are here one day but gone the next. We say things like “keep the faith” or “have a little faith”, but if our faith is not in God, our sustainer, our faith will not last. Our faith will not last until the next season. Put your faith in the only ONE who sustains: the Lord Jesus Christ.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sibyl Towner has a passion to help people identify the voice of God that is within them and to encourage a responsiveness to that voice. She has over 50 years of experience in extended household living as well as decades of pastoral leadership positions at College Hill Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati and Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago. Noted for welcoming and listening across the ages and appreciating the gift of both men and women, she delights in creating a sacred and safe space to meet with God and others. She currently serves as a co- director of The Springs Christian Retreat Center where she teaches a two-year certificate program for Spiritual Direction through the School of Sustainable Faith. She is co- founder of One Life Maps and co-author of Listen to my Life, a tool for recognizing and responding to God in your life. Sibyl received training through The Sustainable Faith of School of Spiritual Direction and has served for ten years as a spiritual director at The Transforming Center. She is knowledgeable in the Enneagram. -- Some topics include: How does The Springs Retreat Center uniquely support pastors who are struggling with burnout? What is the arc of her ministry that led to becoming co-director at The Springs? How does Sibyl define spiritual mentoring and how does she practice it? How has she used her understanding of the Enneagram in her own life? -- Shownotes: The Springs Retreat Center - Sibyl's retreat center near Oldenburg, IN (halfway between Cincinnati and Indianapolis) One Life Maps - Sibyl's personal growth and spiritual mentoring website Abbey of Gethsemani, Thomas Merton's abbey - location of important spiritual development for Sibyl Enneagram Institute - Sibyl briefly touches on her use of Enneagram in her mentoring practice and personal development Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen Everything Belongs by Richard Rohr Prodigal God by Tim Keller

Sibyl Towner has a passion to help people identify the voice of God that is within them and to encourage a responsiveness to that voice. She has over 50 years of experience in extended household living as well as decades of pastoral leadership positions at College Hill Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati and Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago. Noted for welcoming and listening across the ages and appreciating the gift of both men and women, she delights in creating a sacred and safe space to meet with God and others. She currently serves as a co- director of The Springs Christian Retreat Center where she teaches a two-year certificate program for Spiritual Direction through the School of Sustainable Faith. She is co- founder of One Life Maps and co-author of Listen to my Life, a tool for recognizing and responding to God in your life. Sibyl received training through The Sustainable Faith of School of Spiritual Direction and has served for ten years as a spiritual director at The Transforming Center. She is knowledgeable in the Enneagram. -- Some topics include: How does The Springs Retreat Center uniquely support pastors who are struggling with burnout? What is the arc of her ministry that led to becoming co-director at The Springs? How does Sibyl define spiritual mentoring and how does she practice it? How has she used her understanding of the Enneagram in her own life? -- Shownotes: The Springs Retreat Center - Sibyl's retreat center near Oldenburg, IN (halfway between Cincinnati and Indianapolis) One Life Maps - Sibyl's personal growth and spiritual mentoring website Abbey of Gethsemani, Thomas Merton's abbey - location of important spiritual development for Sibyl Enneagram Institute - Sibyl briefly touches on her use of Enneagram in her mentoring practice and personal development Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen Everything Belongs by Richard Rohr Prodigal God by Tim Keller

Trauma is insidious—it reaches into the core of our beings and it covertly impacts our everyday lives. In today’s episode, my personal coach, Jean Masukevich, is joining me again to discuss trauma and how it deceives us into making agreements, why we make them in the first place, and how agreements covertly impact us. In the past, we covered collective trauma and how it’s showing itself during this pandemic in Episode 5. In Episode 6, we explored how to use our personal story as an entry point to healing. And in Episode 7, we discussed systemic injustice, embodied trauma, and doing the inner work. I share examples of my own agreements and how from a very early age, I was deceived into making them. I also share how the trauma I endured left me open to being attacked in the same way throughout my life. PLEASE NOTE: This episode is not for young ears and may trigger those that have been sexually abused. Jean is a trauma-sensitive yoga teacher and integrative coach. Her mission is to guide others to greater mind, body, spirit integration, and connection to their authentic self. She cultivates communities of care where individuals and groups heal and share their hearts and stories through movement, creativity, meditation, integrative prayer, and the sacred art of listening. Jean holds an advanced certificate in grief and trauma from the Allender Center of the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology and is a Spiritual Director with a certificate through Sustainable Faith. Jean serves both children and adults and is available for in-person and remote coaching. Listen to the full episode to hear: What are trauma-based agreements and why we make them How deception and accusation lead to making agreements Why trauma deceives us into making agreements and how they fit into the story of our core wounds Learn more about Jean: Free Breakthrough Strategy Session with Jean Enneagram Coaching Circles with Jean The Allender Center at The Seattle School   Learn more about Sami: Eatfor.life Book Your Complimentary Consultation

As we take our mid-season break for the month of July, we have hand-picked some of our favorite episodes from season one! We'll be releasing these curated archive episodes on Mondays and Thursdays. We'll be back with brand new episodes on Monday, August 3rd!   Jared Boyd is a pastor, spiritual director, and founder of The Order of Sustainable Faith, a missional monastic expression of the Vineyard Church.  In addition to his role in Sustainable Faith, Jared is Pastor at Franklinton Abbey and is part of The Society of Vineyard Scholars.    In this rich episode, Jared and Adam dig deep into the topic of discernment and explore the benefits of spiritual direction and a contemplative life. Jared is a deep well and this episode is overflowing with practical wisdom for the long-term life of faith.    For more information about The Order of Sustainable Faith visit: https://www.sustainablefaith.com/

So often, the truth is difficult to digest. Especially when we have felt pain and experienced trauma. By ignoring and silencing our own pain, it keeps us from accepting the pain, struggle, and oppression of others. But we have to tell the truth and make space for the truth to be named. We have to go inwards, to do the inner work, to find our voice so that we can advocate for our oppressed brothers and sisters. Today I’m honored to have my personal coach Jean Masukevich joining me again. In Episode 5 we talked about collective trauma and how it’s showing itself during this pandemic. In Episode 6 we discussed exploring our personal story and how to use it as an entry point to healing. Today, we discuss the pervasive nature of trauma, abuse, and oppression. And how we live in a society with systems that were created to silence all of us. Jean is a trauma-sensitive yoga teacher and integrative coach. Her mission is to guide others to greater mind, body, spirit integration, and connection to their authentic self. She cultivates communities of care where individuals and groups heal and share their hearts and stories through movement, creativity, meditation, integrative prayer, and the sacred art of listening. Jean holds an advanced certificate in grief and trauma from the Allender Center of the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology and is a Spiritual Director with a certificate through Sustainable Faith. Jean serves both children and adults and is available for in-person and remote coaching. Listen to the full episode to hear: How the system we are born into has created silence, denial, and avoidance How embodied trauma hijacks the brain and causes us to lose language and the ability to process what’s happening in the present moment How racialized trauma moves through generations and how the evil force behind white supremacy is embodied in all our nervous systems Inspiration to break the silence around white privilege and systemic oppression of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Learn more about Jean: Free Breakthrough Strategy Session with Jean Enneagram Coaching Circles with Jean The Allender Center at The Seattle School Learn more about Sam: Eatfor.life Additional resources mentioned: Books: How To Be An Anti-Racist and Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America, both by Ibram X. Kendi Me and White Supremacy, Layla F. Saad Notes of A Native Son, James Baldwin Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?, Beverly Daniel Tatum White Fragility, Robin DiAngelo Films: I Am Not Your Negro (playing now for free on Amazon Prime) Selma (playing now for free on Amazon Prime) Time: The Kalief Browder Story (Netflix) When They See Us (Netflix) Online Learning:   Resmaa Menakem’s Cultural Somatics Institute Brownicity

Do you know you have a powerful story? And that engaging your story brings healing by connecting neural networks in the brain? We are being invited to co-author an epic story, a love story, a very good story. Our story matters and God is not done with it. Now, more than ever is the time to engage your story and how it fits into a much larger narrative. In today's episode, I brought my personal coach, Jean Masukevich, back on the show to continue the conversation we started in Episode 5 when we talked about collective trauma and how all of our trauma is coming up right now because of this pandemic. Jean and I talk about story and how our story fits into a larger narrative. We talk about how we can go about exploring this story and how we can use this exploration as an entry point to healing. Jean is a trauma-sensitive yoga teacher and integrative coach. Her mission is to guide others to greater mind, body, spirit integration, and connection to their authentic self. She cultivates communities of care where individuals and groups heal and share their hearts and stories through movement, creativity, meditation, integrative prayer, and the sacred art of listening. Jean holds an advanced certificate in grief and trauma from the Allender Center of the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology and is a Spiritual Director with a certificate through Sustainable Faith. Jean serves both children and adults and is available for in-person and remote coaching. Listen to the full episode to hear: What it means to have a story How engaging your story sets you on a path to healing And how our family of origin affects how we perceive the world Links: Free Breakthrough Strategy Session with Jean Enneagram Coaching Circles with Jean The Allender Center at The Seattle School Eatfor.life  

As we continue to move through coronavirus and civil unrest, our collective trauma is at an all-time high. The potential for fear and overwhelm to take over our lives is very real and heartbreaking. Now is the perfect time to engage our stories and the ways they impact our heart, spirit, and genes – exploring them as a powerful pathway to healing. And this is why I’m excited to share this conversation with my personal coach, Jean Masukevich. Today, in part 1 of a 2-part series, we talk about trauma, the Enneagram’s 3 Centers of Intelligence, and how our triggers are an invitation to deeper healing, especially during these difficult times. Jean is a trauma-sensitive yoga teacher and integrative coach. Her mission is to guide others to greater mind, body, spirit integration and connection to their authentic self. She cultivates communities of care where individuals and groups heal and share their hearts and stories through movement, creativity, meditation, integrative prayer, and the sacred art of listening. Jean holds an advanced certificate in grief and trauma from the Allender Center of the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology and is a Spiritual Director with a certificate through Sustainable Faith. Jean serves both children and adults and is available for in-person and remote coaching. Listen to the full episode to hear: What the connection is between our story, our trauma, and how evil uses trauma to destroy our hearts How trauma is unprocessed pain that gives us a feeling of powerlessness so that we don't have a sense of free agency The Enneagram’s 3 Centers of Intelligence and how they can help us during these difficult times How these times are an opportunity to learn to be more present and tune ourselves to hearing the voice of God Links: Enneagram Coaching Circles with Jean Free Breakthrough Strategy Session with Jean Eatfor.life The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, MD Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl  

On this episode, return guest Jared Boyd provides a counter-intuitive posture for those seeking spiritual formation in a time of global pandemic. Knowing how and what to fight against begins only when we can move from thinking we are in isolation to embracing solitude.   This is very personal look into what God has been doing at Jared’s life as well as his local church, Franklinton Abbey, a contemplative faith community in a low-income neighborhood of Columbus, OH in this season. 

The "(un)sustainable faith" sermon series is focused on the central theme of thriving & practical faith from the Book of James. In a world of that needs to see a demonstrated foundational & practical faith lived out from the followers of Jesus...James provides a picture of a faith that works. Pt 4 :: Followers of Jesus are to be friends of mercy.

The "(un)sustainable faith" sermon series is focused on the central theme of thriving & practical faith from the Book of James. In a world of that needs to see a demonstrated foundational & practical faith lived out from the followers of Jesus...James provides a picture of a faith that works. Pt 3 :: Receiving the Word of God causes response to the will of God.

The "(un)sustainable faith" sermon series is focused on the central theme of thriving & practical faith from the Book of James. In a world of that needs to see a demonstrated foundational & practical faith lived out from the followers of Jesus...James provides a picture of a faith that works. Pt 2B :: Enduring adversity brings the follower of Christ endearing joy.

This week we have a very candid and detailed look into the heart and life of a church planter from the initial dreaming and vision stage through to the actual planting. Suhail recounts the many internal leading he felt from the Lord and then also recounts the ways those leadings and dreams were externally confirmed - very much like the process of pregnancy leading to the brith of a new baby.    This is a very encouraging conversation for anyone discerning a call to church plant!    Suhail Stephen is from India, grew up as a missionary kid, and has lived in seven countries. He and his wife, Jennifer, have a beautiful daughter named Anaya and they live in Winnipeg, Manitoba.He did his undergraduate studies in English Literature and Philosophy at Wheaton College and completed his masters in Community Leadership and Philanthropy Studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He received his training in spiritual direction in Sustainable Faith’s School of Spiritual Direction. In addition to being a spiritual director and teaching in the School of Spiritual Direction, he is also the founder and director of (as well as a teacher in) Sustainable Faith’s School of Mercy and Justice. He has been part of the Vineyard since 2001 and currently serves as a National Catalyst for Vineyard Canada. Previously, he pastored at Winnipeg Centre Vineyard, and served as a worship leader at both Trinity Vineyard Christian Fellowship in St. Charles, Illinois and at Kowloon City Vineyard in Hong Kong. Suhail loves film, music, reading, writing, travel, and football (FC Barcelona!). You can follow him at https://writingisprayer.wordpress.com/.

The "(un)sustainable faith" sermon series is focused on the central theme of thriving & practical faith from the Book of James. In a world of that needs to see a demonstrated foundational & practical faith lived out from the followers of Jesus...James provides a picture of a faith that works. Pt 2 :: Enduring adversity brings the follower of Christ endearing joy.

The "(un)sustainable faith" sermon series is focused on the central theme of thriving & practical faith from the Book of James. In a world of that needs to see a demonstrated foundational & practical faith lived out from the followers of Jesus...James provides a picture of a faith that works. Pt 1 :: Our relationship with Jesus clarifies our role as the redeemed.

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Jared Boyd is a pastor, spiritual director, and founder of The Order of Sustainable Faith, a missional monastic expression of the Vineyard Church.  In addition to his role in Sustainable Faith, Jared is Pastor at Franklinton Abbey and is part of The Society of Vineyard Scholars.    In this rich episode, Jared and Adam dig deep into the topic of discernment and explore the benefits of spiritual direction and a contemplative life. Jared is a deep well and this episode is overflowing with practical wisdom for the long-term life of faith.    For more information about The Order of Sustainable Faith visit: https://www.sustainablefaith.com/

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This week on the otherWISE podcast we talk with author and speaker Liz Ditty about her new book, God's Many Voices: Learning to Listen, Expectant to Hear. This book launches AUGUST 21ST so we're happy to help get the word out about an important book on hearing from God through the different stories, situations, and issues we face in life.Liz is part of the teaching team at Westgate Church in Silicon Valley as well as a spiritual director trained through Sustainable Faith. She and her husband live in San Jose, CA. You can find out more about Liz's writing and speaking here.

Guest Info/Bio: This week we speak with Jared Boyd! Jared Patrick Boyd is a pastor (Vineyard USA ), spiritual director, teacher, and founder of The Order of Sustainable Faith, a missional monastic order for the 21st Century. He is the author of Invitations & Commitments: A Rule of Life. He and his wife have four daughters, and are planting Franklinton Abbey, a new faith community on the west side of Columbus, OH.  Guest Published Works: Invitations & Commitments: A Rule of Life : The Order of Sustainable Faith; Imaginative Prayer: A Yearlong Guide for Your Child's Spiritual Formation. Guest Social Media: https://www.imaginativeprayer.com http://www.franklintonabbey.org https://www.facebook.com/jaredpatrickboyd Special guest music on this episode provided by: Motherfolk http://www.motherfolk.com https://motherfolkmusic.bandcamp.com/ https://twitter.com/MotherfolkMusic https://www.facebook.com/Motherfolk/ Instagram: @motherfolkmusic.com Enjoy the songs? Songs featured on this episode were: “Fold I, Fold II, All That’s Left, Wreck of a Man (Alternative Version), and The Only Fire” off the album Fold (Deluxe). Motherfolk’s music is available on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, BandCamp, and anywhere good music is found! The Deconstructionist’s Podcast is mixed and edited by Nicholas Rowe at National Audio Preservation Society: A full service recording studio and creative habitat, located in Heath, Ohio. Find them on Facebook and Twitter or visit their website for more information. www.nationalaudiopreservationsociety.weebly.com www.facebook.com/nationalaudiopreservationsociety Twitter: @napsrecording Stay on top of all the latest at www.thedeconstructionists.com! Go there to read our blog, check out our sweet t-shirt designs, follow us on social media, or join our Patreon family! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-deconstructionists/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jared Boyd discovered that children's spiritual formation is rooted in the imagination. Imaginative Prayer helps children connect with God and helps parents to connect with their kids. Jared noticed that while most parents desire for their kids to learn to love God, it’s hard to have meaningful conversation with our kids about spiritual things and to facilitate real spiritual experiences. “When we lead our children through guided times of imaginative prayer, they can experience a connection with God that transcends mere Bible knowledge or doctrinal content. As you do so, you may find yourself connecting more closely with your child, and your own formation as a parent will deepen into greater awareness of God's work in your lives.” This episode explores how imaginative prayer can help parents and churches cultivate the work of spiritual formation in the lives of children. Because the imagination has been held with both awe and suspicion, we explore the history of imaginative prayer in the church and why it sometimes meets with resistance. Jared is a pastor and sits on the board of directors for Vineyard USA. He’s also a spiritual director, teacher, and founder of The Order of Sustainable Faith, a missional monastic order for the 21st Century. He is the author of Invitations & Commitments: A Rule of Life and his latest book, Imaginative Prayer. Jared and his wife Jaime have four daughters, and are planting Franklinton Abbey, a new faith community on the west side of Columbus, OH.

Liz Ditty is a speaker and writer trained through Sustainable Faith as a spiritual director. She loves encouraging others who have heard the wrong story about God to take their questions and hurts straight to God. She's a regular teacher at Westgate Church in the Silicon Valley and lives with her husband and two children in San Jose.  Liz's new book, God's Many Voices is available for pre-order, and you can get in touch with Liz on her website.  Enjoy! 

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There are many people in our churches doing justice with people on the margins. In this workshop, we will engage in a conversation about how the monastic tradition - and particularly the new monastic expression in the Vineyard Movement, The Order of Sustainable Faith - can help us as people and churches, at least a segment of us, to move into marginal spaces. There is so much to explore theologically (and practically) about what it would mean to serve the poor while taking a vow of poverty, for example, or to come under people in poverty and follow their lead. We will explore power dynamics, humility, engaging suffering from a place of weakness, rather than strength. Jared served as Associate Pastor at Central Vineyard Church in Columbus Ohio for 5 years before stepping down to focus on planting The Order of Sustainable Faith, a missional monastic expression in the Vineyard (beginning in 2014). In 2007, on the heels of the Justice Revival conference at Vineyard Columbus, Jared began a non-profit organization called Justice Gardens, which was committed to the production, sharing, and proper use of food. While the non-profit organization didn’t survive, it proved to be the beginning of a much deeper connection to issues of food justice. Jared’s interests are in the intersections between food, land use and the practical and theological issues of food, ecology, and agriculture. He is currently working on a book project that provides a practical theology for the church to take up the work of sustainable agriculture as part of a vocation of “new creation.”

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On this episode of AM Radio, Amy and I talk to Jared Boyd, founder of the Order of Sustainable Faith. Jared shares his vision for creating a monastic order within the Vineyard movement. You can learn more about that by reading Jared’s book: Invitations & Commitments: A Rule of Life : The Order of Sustainable Faith. … Continue reading AM Radio: Jared Boyd →

On this episode of AM Radio, we discuss our reasons for homeschooling our kids, we kick around ideas for a vision statement, and we introduce a new segment, “Order Up,” where we share our thoughts about joining a monastic movement. You can learn more about the Order of Sustainable Faith by reading the rule of … Continue reading AM Radio: Why We Homeschool Edition →

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