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Tsh Oxenreider was raised Evangelical, and even felt called to do missionary work, but her desire to grow deeper in her faith began to lead her toward liturgy and the sacraments, which she began exploring through the Anglican tradition. However, she still felt as though God was calling her to deeper roots, and the more she prayed and discerned her way through her questions, the more she felt that the Holy Spirit was leading her to become Catholic.
Merry Christmas! Thanks for joining us as we walked the journey of Advent, from shadow into light, and now it is the dawn of Christmastide. We celebrate that Christ is Emmanuel, God with us. He was born for all humankind, as Saviour to all. Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider
Ask: In what ways has God spoken to you during this season of Advent? Listen: “Ave Maria” by Franz Schubert. Performed by Leslie Odom Jr. https://open.spotify.com/track/0KAs4B1ZGRh2ZUta76CmIS?si=a736e46f0f3f4279 Art: The Birth of Jesus (1941) by Lu Hongnian Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider
Ask: Where did you see the light of God today? Listen: “Heaven Meets Earth” All Sons and Daughters https://open.spotify.com/track/6BEetSDJtCMOJukSBSrQUv?si=26a90499344e4e7a Art: Nativity (2006) by Brian Kershisnik Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider
Ask: Where did you see the light of God today? Listen: “Doxology” by Kristene DiMarco https://open.spotify.com/track/475fggJIgGaM2dgjZrsPnL?si=5ff61398b209475a Art: The Nativity by Thai artist Siwai Chinnawong Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider
Ask: Where did you see the light of God today? Listen: “Mother of God”, by The Brilliance https://open.spotify.com/track/6rFezfTHXtESmaxZlBTtOT?si=f1707c4c41a840ac Art: Mary and Eve (2003) by Grace Remington Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider
Ask: Where did you see the light of God today? Listen: “Gabriel's message” by Jars of Clay https://open.spotify.com/track/2ZCeU77tB72tEkomsZLfPp?si=87b528092f6c4b00 Reflect: The Annunciation (2000) by John Collier Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider
Ask: Where did you see the light of God today? Listen: “Zechariah's song” by Ordinary Time https://open.spotify.com/track/5yRGM3R2Fix5eBhTFUI1yO?si=c1285f6559ca409f Reflect: The Annunciation of the Angel to Zacharias (1490) by Domenico Ghirlandaio Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider
Ask: What is your honest hope for this last week of ADvent? Listen: “For the Beauty of the Earth,” by Andrew Laparra. https://open.spotify.com/track/3VcanlxLngJ4UvZBiqriRL?si=66dd467efed14b8d Art: The Birth of Jesus Christ (1952-1953) by Woonbo Kim Ki-chang Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider
Ask: In what ways have you enjoyed the season of Advent this week? Listen: “Comfort, Comfort Now My People” by Page CXVI https://open.spotify.com/track/2ttJ7crjMv9vErB0i29XqR?si=f3abd6e14537469f Art: The Christ Window (1970) at Fraumunster Church in Zurich, by Marc Chagall Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider
Ask: In what ways can you slow down, right now, even in the busy-ness of your day? Listen: “Show us the King” b y The Brilliance https://open.spotify.com/track/2hBfEXRBMjSzycc9P40q7D?si=2ed448c0c9d34a9b Art: Unto us a Child is Born (1988), by Hanna Varghese. Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider
Ask: Where did you see God's beauty today? Listen: “Creator of the Stars of Night” by High Street Hymns https://open.spotify.com/track/61thVNbp6SmI8m2OfymXkd?si=5bd2a387a7bb496f Art: Starry Night (1889) Vincent Van Gough Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider
Ask: Where can you see God's deliverance, even in the midst of sorrow? Listen: “Kyrie 2007” by Cardiphonia https://open.spotify.com/track/7AcJ7QKkTePkDm6g1VnnGi?si=332bf0450282497c Art: The Nativity (1891) by Gari Melchers. Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider
Ask: In what ways could you meet a need around you this week? Listen: “Wonder (Advent)” by Marian Grace https://open.spotify.com/track/5mkzcRNBqB6BA03kLPnAxo?si=f6cfbd336b0340d7 Art: God is with Us (2006), Hanna Varghese Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider
Ask: What brings you joy right now? Listen: “All Shall Be Well,” by Ordinary Time https://open.spotify.com/track/6I5S04AmZG7RKKETWtTyk9?si=150d7bd0c8b2433d Art: The Birth of Christ (1896) by Paul Gaugin Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider
Ask: What is your honest hope for this third week of Advent? Listen: “Messiah” by Bifrost Arts https://open.spotify.com/track/4ZJhFgLlmSCqISblokyajh?si=c9f31b787b054277 Art: Adoration of the Shepherds, (1622) Gerad van Honthorst Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider
Ask: In what ways have you enjoyed the season of Advent this week? Listen: “Immanuel” by the Liturgists https://open.spotify.com/track/0gAjm4oTboxqjy0XwHQQ48?si=3e4474586d1d42c8 Art: Be Not Afraid by Scot Erickson. Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider
Ask: In what ways can you keep quiet the noise around you this week? Listen: “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” by Holy City Hymns https://open.spotify.com/track/78ElPZXksY9XCQdZyAyenF?si=9eeae1e713094ff7 Art: Guatamalan Nativity, (1990) by John Giuliani Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider
Ask: In what ways can you bless those around you this week? Listen: “Hope” by the Brilliance https://open.spotify.com/track/2SLtSUwCKw9s7r8EVNubxw?si=3ef2bae3f02243f7 Art: Christmas Scene by Kim Heung Jong Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider
Ask: In what small ways have you seen the true beauty of Advent today? Listen: “Canticle of the Turning” by Emmaus Way https://open.spotify.com/track/3j8k6tT6jczRskPID7KU0C?si=8b4d35020a064ecf Art: Adoration of the Shepherds (1689), Charles Le Brun Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider
Ask: How does remembering the brevity of life add richness to Advent? Listen: “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus” by Chris Tomlin https://open.spotify.com/track/772u0BD76oq8c4JqCLxpUH?si=5c9b8debddbc4ad4 Art: Nativity (1998), by Hiroshi Tabata Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider
Ask: What are some examples of God's beauty that you've seen today? Listen: “The Maker of the Sun and Moon” by Laurence Housman. Performed by Jenny & Tyler. https://open.spotify.com/track/0vDagyGvbtixyKzmapxWlV?si=0a9dc81521bf4735 Art: Gold, 2024 by Jess Le Clerc Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider
Ask: What is your honest hope for this second week of Advent? Listen: “All things new” by Andrew Peterson https://open.spotify.com/track/3uwWvEeyinWZsYY0VAkqjd?si=996ecf9b2d394de1 Art: The Birth of Christ (1405) by Andrei Rublev Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider
Ask: In what ways have you enjoyed the season of Advent this week? Listen: “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” by Sufjan Stevens https://open.spotify.com/track/2HGauri7NDGHmTKM3C34g1?si=10ff1916d044485a Art: Mary and Joseph Look with Faith on the Child of Jesus at His Nativity (1995) by Elizabeth Wang. Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider
Week 1 Day 6 Ask:Where do you see the hand of God working in the midst of the shadows? Listen: “Of the Father's Love Begotten” by Ordinary Time https://open.spotify.com/track/2NZayHcOJvWHk2t1aUHZoH?si=bd9b3b88e6a84f18 Art: Jose y Maria (2014) by Everett Patterson Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider
Ask: Where have you noticed God today? Listen: “May you Find a Light” by The Brilliance https://open.spotify.com/track/1Bhq5TNKTHZ8nYVHDF7UlF?si=d7957ef463aa4fbc Art: The Annunciation (1898) by Henry Ossawa Tanner Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider
Ask: What are you looking forward to about Christmas? Listen: “Saviour of the Nations, Come” by Holy City Hymns https://open.spotify.com/track/182GkTkFgks9v5Vkf14fWD?si=5007581520bc4ec0 Art: Dreamtime Birth, by Greg Wetherby Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider
Ask: In what way might God remember the oppressed through YOU, this Advent? Listen: “In Labor All Creation Groans” by Bifrost Arts https://open.spotify.com/track/182GkTkFgks9v5Vkf14fWD?si=e22f36eba3db441e Art: The Christ of the Breadlines (1950) by Fritz Eichenberg Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider
Ask: Are there areas of your life that you are afraid to open up to the light? If so, what can you do this advent season to prepare to let God in? Listen: “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” by Sara Groves https://open.spotify.com/track/0SHqEOAX5JeSl26nboNSkz?si=216fe06d22064cbd Art: The Ancient of Days, by William Blake. Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider
Ask: When has God shown faithfulness to you in your past? Listen: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” by Sufjan Stevens https://open.spotify.com/track/6jwuR8NmVaAAjwuJuKNjKr?si=70403b4841634aeb Art: Jesus Hears Mary's Song (2018) by Mike Moyers Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider
Tsh Oxenreider creator of the Rule of Life Course joins Jennifer Pepito in episode 92 to talk about how we create a Rule of Life for our families and our children's longing for the fences and borders of Godly structure even when they push against us. Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! Order Jennifer's new book, Habits for a Sacred Home, and get access to exclusive bonuses. Are you starting to plan for next year's schooling and looking for homeschooling tips?? Check out the Peaceful Press's free How to Start Homeschooling Booklet. In this episode– Travelling around the world and building a rule of life Understanding the role of order and creating guidance for our life Why children need us to be consistent in our rules and guidance Why it's okay to fail in front of your children Check out Tsh Oxenreider's devotional Bitter and Sweet and her book At Home in the World You can learn more about Jennifer here– Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Tsh Oxenreider– Tsh's Website Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
Welcome to Summer Session! During season 1, we read Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë. From now until September, we will be exploring Jane Eyre in once-a-week episodes which will drop on Mondays—sort of like a college class (only fun). If this doesn't sound like your thing, don't worry! Storytime will be back with a new book in September. But for now, brew a pot of tea, find a cozy chair, and settle in. Class is in session.To learn more about today's guest, Tsh Oxenreider, click here: https://www.tshoxenreider.com/Tsh's books: https://www.tshoxenreider.com/booksTsh's podcast: https://www.tshoxenreider.com/podcastTo submit a question or comment about this episode, click here: https://faithkmoore.com/contact/To join Faith's mailing list, click here: https://faithkmoore.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=eca40a2fec1e3e83a6fddd1dd&id=b95e55dc51To pick up a copy of Faith's book Saving Cinderella, mentioned in this episode, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Cinderella-Feminists-Disney-Princesses/dp/1790657563/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3OSU34Z10W0HB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UvMvJBCzt676PEJ11J_3r5OHyRCSdtDdLzTcRJSSKNc.8yFM0QeHQuyFTrtTc3iRHiQvewzFc5lf7r-_LCjrKlE&dib_tag=se&keywords=saving+cinderella+faith+moore&qid=1718826080&sprefix=saving+cind%2Caps%2C230&sr=8-1To learn more about your host, Faith Moore, click here: https://faithkmoore.com/Follow Faith on X here: https://twitter.com/FaithKMooreTo pick up a copy of Faith's novel, Christmas Karol, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Karol-Faith-Moore/dp/195600730X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1YRHLQI9V6R42&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kpJhl6ky_GQKE-bHpXWA3LGdwOq-bsF5oqAlSe-60gYLvseG4FK30JDyreiGivQRPSMcAFsnrXZBTN8r1Flm0VqQ3tvIlg1mjpvQdhZWdghOWrM6UjtO516Rwbc88axfGyxywTl8gBmPVMyb_LgpLA.bhNGKhASVi7qQr7F4_PI6p4j2tOWPq5XPTNz3jvAA9I&dib_tag=se&keywords=christmas+karol+moore&qid=1705174736&sprefix=%2Caps%2C655&sr=8-1
We know it's important to consider the ideas we take in because they form us deeply, but have you ever considered how what you act out forms you just as deeply? The practices we choose to make habits (or the ones we unintentionally form as habits) shape the story we tell ourselves about God, ourselves, and our lives. So, we should all be asking: What practices help me tell a true, good, and beautiful Story to myself?I'm joined by Tsh Oxenreider to discuss how our practices should aim at our telos, how the historic Church has practiced this, and some of our favourite practices to bring into your home.Footnotes for this episodeThe Commonplace | Tsh's SubstackA Drink with a Friend | Tsh's PodcastTsh's Website | Books, Pilgrimages, ResourcesTsh's Rule of Life Course*First Light and Eventide* | Gratitude journal__________You can find the full episode notes here (including my footnotes for this episode). You can leave the podcast a rating and review here. (I thank you!)---------Join the 800+ mother-teachers in Common House (It's like a Patreon, but better.) where we think deeply and learn together through full courses, bonus minisodes, monthly Q+A video calls, resources, and more!Right now, you can join a number of self-paced courses like Charlotte Mason Habits 101, and Virtues and Vices!
On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Mary are discussing: Bookish Moments: fun new hobbies and maybe not having a bookish moment Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: our love for all things memoir The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) . . . . . 1:39 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 8:06 - Our Current Reads 8:14 - Bride by Ali Hazelwood (Mary) 10:29 - Wolfsong by T.J. Klune 11:58 - Unhinged by Vera Valentine 12:29 - Renegades by Marissa Meyer (Kaytee) 12:40 - Cinder by Marissa Meyer 15:47 - The Extraordinaries by T.J. Klune 16:47 - Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera (Mary) 19:55 - An Inconvenient Cop by Edwin Raymond (Kaytee) 20:03 - Booktenders 24:51 - A Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvie Cathrall (Mary) 28:26 - @ginnyreadsandwrites on Instagram 28:44 - Fairyloot 29:07 - Pango Books 30:16 - Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson 30:34 - Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross 31:53 - A Natural History of Dragons by Marie Brennan (Kaytee) 32:10 - Betty by Tiffany McDaniel 35:29 - Deep Dive: Our Love For Memoirs 36:10 - Sarah's Bookshelves 39:49 - The Black Count by Tom Reiss 41:43 - My Life in France by Julia Child 42:30 - Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me by Mindy Kaling 42:32 - Why Not Me? by Mindy Kaling 42:46 - Bossypants by Tina Fey 42:51 - Spare by Prince Harry 43:12 - Becoming by Michelle Obama 43:42 - Stories I Only Tell My Friends by Rob Lowe 43:47 - I Have Something to Tell You by Chasten Buttigieg 44:04 - I Have Something to Tell You by Chasten Buttigieg (young readers' edition) 44:59 - Waypoints by Sam Heughan 45:31 - Finding Me by Viola Davis 46:20 - As You Wish by Cary Elwes 46:58 - Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes 47:50 - Great with Child: Letters to a Young Mother by Beth Ann Fennelly 47:55 - Heating and Cooling by Beth Ann Fennelly 48:06 - Glitter and Glue by Kelly Corrigan 48:10 - These Precious Days by Ann Patchett 49:04 - Soil by Camille T. Dungy 49:15 - An Exact Replica of A Figment of My Imagination by Elizabeth McCracken 50:29 - Dancing at the Pity Party by Tyler Feder 50:37 - What Looks Like Bravery by Laurel Braitman 50:43 - After This by Claire Bidwell Smith (amazon link) 50:58 - Tragedy Plus Time by Adam Cayton-Holland 51:15 - Maybe You Should Talk To Someone by Lori Gottleib 51:30 - When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi 51:53 - A Woman in the Polar Night by Christiane Ritter 52:02 - At Home in the World by Tsh Oxenreider 52:52 - Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver 53:05 - The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green 53:12 - A Homemade Life by Molly Wizenberg 53:43 - The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton 53:45 - Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson 53:48 - The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore 54:03 - Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer 54:15 - I Take My Coffee Black by Tyler Merritt 55:17 - Meet Us At The Fountain 55:21 - I wish to press the Ember Quartet series, starting with Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir. (Mary) 55:30 - Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir 56:52 - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 56:53 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 57:22 - Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros 58:38 - My wish is for more bookish board games. (Kaytee) 58:47 - By the Book game Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. April's IPL comes to us from A Room Of One's Own in Madison Wisconsin! Trope Thursday with Kaytee and Bunmi - a behind the scenes peek into the publishing industry All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the special insights of an independent bookseller The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!
We're starting a new season with a few changes — Tsh Oxenreider unpacks what you can expect this spring by way of the season's theme: rootedness. What does it mean to know who you are, whose you are, and where you belong? How do we become more rooted in an ever-digitized world?* Host: Tsh Oxenreider* Create Your Rule of Life* Ascend: The Great Books Podcast* Young Heretics (another good but unmentioned resource for unpacking old texts)* Buy a round of drinks* Recommended reads* Come to Greece this summer! (just a few spots left)* Comment on this episode (for Commonplace subscribers)* Send an email: adrinkwithafriend@gmail.com Get full access to The Commonplace at thecommon.place/subscribe
In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by podcaster, writer, and speaker John Edwards to share what I think is the most incredible conversion story ever. John breaks the record previously held by the wonderful Tsh Oxenreider as he speaks for a full hour unpacking his whirlwind conversion story: through a crippling drug addiction, successes and failures, ups and downs, and an incredible return to the Catholic Church through the grace of vulnerability and the sacraments John's story is absolutely breath-taking. I can promise you'll be on the edge of your seat throughout; and once you start, you won't be able to hit pause! For more from John check out the Just A Guy in the Pew Podcast and his website for links to book him to speak and for more information about the resources he's creating through his ministry.For more, visit The Cordial Catholic. Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests! To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page. All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!This show is brought to you in a special way by our Patron Co-Producers. Thanks to Eli and Tom, Kelvin and Susan, Stephen, Victor and Susanne, Phil, Noah, Nicole, Michelle, Jordan, Jon, James, Gina, and Eyram.Support the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic
‘Tis the season to have more options than possible to read, watch, and listen to. Authors Seth Haines and Tsh Oxenreider share what they're currently imbibing in this department, along with what's in their queue for the holidays.* Hosts: authors Seth Haines and Tsh Oxenreider* Buy a round of drinks* Tsh's 2023 Holiday Gift Guide* Six Reads for Advent on Tsh's Substack newsletter* Winter Fire, by Ryan Whitaker Smith* Christmas Karol, by Faith Moore* Perelandra, by C.S. Lewis* This Hideous Strength, by C.S. Lewis* Ben Rector's holiday playlist* Louis Armstrong & Ella Fitzgerald* Pray with C.S. Lewis on Advent* It's a Wonderful Life* All Creatures Great and Small on PBS* Vikings on Hulu Get full access to The Commonplace at thecommon.place/subscribe
In this episode, Amber C. Haines, Seth Haines and I talk about their latest book The Deep Down Things, which details the story of Amber's abuse in the church and her decision to step away. In the despair of loss, confusion, and disillusionment, a lifeline of hope was given. Seth and Amber give us practices and examples of what it looks like to find hope in the times of despair. We talk about calling out the truth of who people are, setting signs that can point to hope, attachment to Christ through adoration, the embodied power of the eucharist, and practicals like trail running and gardening. Join us as we find signs of hope when we are in the pit of despair. Amber C. Haines is the author of Wild in the Hollow: On Chasing Desire and Finding the Broken Way Home and The Mother Letters. Seth Haines is the author of Coming Clean (winner of a Christianity Today Book Award of Merit) and The Book of Waking Up. Together with Tsh Oxenreider, he cohosts the podcast A Drink with a Friend. Amber and Seth have experience speaking at conferences and events. They live in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with their four boys.Amber & Seth's Book:The Deep Down ThingsSeth's Recommendation:Only Murders in the BuildingAmber's Recommendation:Demon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Threads at www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shiftingculturepodcast/https://twitter.com/shiftingcultur2https://www.threads.net/@shiftingculturepodcastConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below.Support the show
In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by author, podcaster, and Catholic convert Tsh Oxenreider to talk, first of all, about how the liturgies like those surrounding Advent drew her and her family deeper into the traditions and practices of Catholicism. And then about how each of us can deepen our own walk towards Christmas through embracing the season of Advent and the liturgical calendar. We talk about trying new Advent traditions (but also doing too much!), how to truly connect with the season through choosing the right Advent traditions to take on, how the Church calls us to embrace that time of waiting, and some of the more quirky celebrations we can take on during the Advent season. For non-Catholic Christians looking at us Catholics through the keyhole, for new Catholics looking to build some Advent liturgies into their lives, and for those Catholics who want to embrace the season even more, this is a conversation for everyone!And I really hope you enjoy!For more from Tsh visit her website. Her fantastic Advent book Shadow and Light is available where most fine books are found.For more, visit The Cordial Catholic. Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests! To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page. All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!CarmelCastOur goal here is simply to talk about the spiritual life from a Carmelite perspective -...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyThis show is brought to you in a special way by our Patron Co-Producers. Thanks to Eli and Tom, Kelvin and Susan, Stephen, Victor and Susanne, Phil, Noah, Nicole, Michelle, Jordan, Jon, James, Gina, and Eyram.Support the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic
Why hope? Because we have no other choice. A few years ago, Amber Haines entered a season of pain and despair when she resigned from her role as church curate and walked out those doors for the last time. Since then, she and Seth have been learning that hope requires a recognition of the deep-down things. Writers Seth, Amber, & Tsh Oxenreider talk about why we HAVE to hope, even when (especially when?) things are bleak.* Guest: Amber Haines* Hosts: authors Seth Haines and Tsh Oxenreider* Seth & Amber's new book, The Deep Down Things: Practices for Growing Hope in Times of Despair* Buy a round of drinks* Recommended reads* Merch* Go to Greece with Tsh* Why We're Required to Find Beauty* Orthodox Farmhouse Brewery* Patty Griffin: her self-titled 2019 album* God of the Garden, by Andrew Peterson* Ask a question! Email adrinkwithafriend@gmail.com Get full access to The Commonplace at thecommon.place/subscribe
Season 2, Episode 21: Getting the Most Out of Advent. How can clergy get the most out of this spiritual and busy, season? Today we will explore this important topic, learn about the Advent hymn, O Come O Come Emmanuel and review some resources for the season:What do you want from Advent this year? Things to think about as you reflect -First, to get the most out of advent, we are invited into longing. Second, to get the most out of Advent we are invited into traditions that are evolving. Third, there is no right way to do Advent.Resources from Today's Episode:"Shadow and Light – A Journey into Advent" by Tsh Oxenreider"Preparing for Christmas – Daily Meditations for Advent" by Richard Rohr"An Unlikely Advent" by Rachel Billups"Honest Advent: Awakening to the Wonder of God-with-us Then, Here and Now" by Scott Erickson"The First Christmas: What the Gospels really teach about Jesus' birth" by Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan"The Heart That Grew 3 Sizes" by Matt Rawle"The Journey" by Adam Hamilton"Almost Christmas" – A Wesleyan Advent ExperienceClergy Wellness Advent on SpotifyResources:Spotify Podcast PlaylistInstagram @nicolereilleycoachingFacebook @nicolereilleycoachingMinistry & Life Coaching and Social Media Management at NicoleReilley.com.Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry by Nicole Reilley at AmazonEmail me at: RevReilley@gmail.comwww.NicoleReilley.com
Social media isn't great for us, neither individually nor collectively. Know what's better? Substack. Not just for writers or creators — for readers and listeners, too! That means you. Writers Seth Haines and Tsh Oxenreider share why they dig this bright spot on the internet, and why you should, too. It's not perfect, but it's doing a good thing.* Hosts: authors Seth Haines and Tsh Oxenreider* Buy a round of drinks* Recommended reads* Merch* Go to Greece with Tsh!* Buy Seth's new book!* Over the Field, by Hadden Turner* La Beef, by Anonymous* The Blue Scholar, Nate Marshall* Flak Photo, by Andy Adams* School of the Unconformed, by Ruth Gaskovski* A Pilgrim in Metropolis, by B. Christof Wachtel* Hearthstone Fables, by Kristin Haakenson Get full access to The Commonplace at thecommon.place/subscribe
Why is adding beauty to our everyday lives worth the time and effort? Tsh Oxenreider talks with fellow writer Katy Carl about why the ongoing, noble pursuit of beauty (in its truest form) is essential for ALL of us. They also chat about grad school while raising kids, AI (of course), and other such sundry.* Guest: Katy Carl* Host: Tsh Oxenreider* Katy's new book, Fragile Objects* Tsh's latest: First Light & Eventide* Buy a round of drinks* Recommended reads* Merch!* Mariane Moore's poem, “I too dislike it”* Katy's essay on AI* Middlemarch, by George Eliot* Reading Adventure playlist* Ask a question! Email adrinkwithafriend@gmail.com Get full access to The Commonplace at thecommon.place/subscribe
This week, I'm bringing back episode 43 which first aired in late October, 2021. It makes a great follow-up to last week's conversation about digging into our faith foundations, holding our beliefs and practices up to the light, and finding what will fit the people we are becoming. Where are you finding beauty, truth and goodness in your life these days? Let's talk all about it on Substack! If you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram, at my website, or on Substack. If you'd like to help support this podcast financially, there's a way to do just that on my page at buymeacoffee.com! Thanks for sharing, subscribing, rating, and reviewing, as this helps our community to grow. Thanks as always to my friend, Peter Vaughan-Vail, for providing the beautiful harp music you hear in this and every episode. Here are some resources I hope will help you to engage with this week's topic in a deeper way for yourself: 1. Video: O My Soul, by Audrey Assad 2. Podcast: Things Above with James Bryan Smith 3. Podcast: Drink With a Friend, with Tsh Oxenreider and Seth Haines 4. Bread and Wine: A Love Letter to Life Around the Table, by Shauna Niequist 5. Chef's Table: visually beautiful storytelling about beautiful food and the chefs who make it. This series will slow you down and help you learn to see and experience beauty for sure. 6. Journal prompts: Where did I find beauty today? How can I be more impeccable with my words? Who has been an example for goodness for me lately? 7. The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom 8. How Beautiful, by Twila Paris 9. Goodness of God, by Israel & New Breed, Cristabel Clack 10. What a Wonderful World, by Eva Cassidy
Have you ever had the experience that life is flying by you at lightning speed and you're just an observer? The year is already over halfway done, you're not sure really what you've even done for the past six months. You're just along for the ride. But what if there was a daily practice that helped you grow in your ability to focus, to be grateful, and to be present? In this episode, I'm sitting down with Tsh Oxenreider. I love Tsh—her writing is absolutely fantastic, her podcast is one of the few that I listen to on long drives or as I work through mountains of laundry. And she's just written a brand new book called First Light and Eventide, which is a daily gratitude journal. When you open up the cover, she guides you through a short, twice-daily thought exercise to help you better focus on gratitude, grace, and greater truth. If you're looking for a thoughtful way to bookend your day and you wish someone would just take you by the hand and help you navigate some of life's uncertainty, this letter is for you. Topics we talked about in this episode: Tsh's story as a Catholic convert The story behind her new book, First Light and Eventide: A Daily Gratitude Journal Tsh's advice for building the habit of morning and evening bookends How Tsh has encountered truth, goodness, and beauty on pilgrimage (and how you can join her on upcoming trips!) How stepping away from Instagram has impacted Tsh's ability to notice, focus, and be grateful Why Tsh curates playlists to pair with all of her books How Tsh lives out the feminine genius in her daily life Resources you should check out after listening to this episode: Pick up a copy of First Light and Eventide: A Daily Gratitude Journal Connect with Tsh through her newsletter Find out more about Tsh's upcoming pilgrimages Join us in bringing the newest Langr home with our adoption fundraiser Check out the sponsor for today's episode, Sacred Heart Tea, and use the code LETTERS to get 10% off your purchase at checkout Pick up a copy of the Letters to Women book (and use the code LETTERS at checkout to receive 15% off your purchase!) Check out my monthly newsletter, Naptime Notes Subscribe and Review Letters to Women in iTunes Are you subscribed to Letters to Women? If not, you should subscribe today! You don't want to miss any of the upcoming episodes. Click here to subscribe in iTunes.
Today on the show, Tsh Oxenreider joins me to talk about literature, the craft of writing, converting to Catholicism, switching to dumbphones, and more. Discussed on the show: Tsh's Substack: https://thecommon.place/ Tsh's website: https://www.tshoxenreider.com/ Tsh's new book: https://a.co/d/0s1bJey (coming Aug 29, 2023) Tsh's previous appearance on Vernacular: https://open.spotify.com/episode/59S7pO9aVjFYDXJPE8G776?si=mGcPkUD-QuWXcom6yuMrwA Wisephone: https://techless.com/
Could lent, like advent, be the thing that pulls us out of the inertia of our everyday lives? We are leaning into this liturgical season and asking God to show us what He has to offer. When our relationship with Christ suffers, do we point first to good things that may have overcrowded our time and space? What is standing in the way between me and Jesus? For me, it could be Pinterest and thin mints. Bitter and Sweet by, Tsh Oxenreider: https://www.amazon.com/Bitter-Sweet-Journey-into-Easter/dp/0736985530/ref=nodl_?dplnkId=f16fbb96-3aca-4a50-b840-b35a75b9cd0c Meditation in a Toolshed by, C.S. Lewis: http://kevincrawfordonline.com/resources/meditation+in+a+tool+shed+-+C+S+Lewis.pdf
Overtime, we've seen that the practices of Lent have been adjusted to fit culture, but the tradition remains strong! This season of Lent is something many of us didn't know growing up. Today, Karrie takes us deeper into the meaning of this special season and how it can enrich our faith! Karrie goes through the different practices that are prayer, fasting, and giving, and enlightens us on the important concept of depriving ourselves from something to then draw nearer to the Lord. She poses the powerful question, "What can you give to the Lord during this Lent season?" Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarcia Online Freedom Academy Freedom Cohort Online Book Mentioned: Bitter and Sweet by Tsh Oxenreider
Big black trash bag energy is in full effect over here! In this episode Sarah is joined by contributor Joanna Martin for a conversation about how, why and what we are getting rid of this January. We talk strategic home resets, major junk-hauling, and tips for ongoing clutter maintenance. And while on the surface this episode is about physical stuff, we also acknowledge the emotional complexity that surrounds getting rid of stuff. Enjoy!About Our SponsorsHiya HealthHiya is a daily children's vitamin that's stronger, cleaner, and tastier — made from a blend of 12 farm-fresh fruits and vegetables and 15 essential vitamins. For 50% OFF your first order go to hiyahealth.com/MOMHOUR or enter code MOMHOUR at checkout.FutureThe Future app is a new way to do one-on-one personal training that's all about custom workouts and unlimited support — whenever, wherever, and however you need it. Visit tryfuture.com/momhour to start your 30-day, risk-free trial of Future todayAthletic GreensAG1 by Athletic Greens is the category-leading superfood product, bringing comprehensive and convenient daily nutrition to every body. The AG1 powder from Athletic Greens is lifestyle-friendly whether you eat keto, paleo, vegan, dairy-free or gluten-free, and contains less than 1 gram of sugar, no GMOs, no nasty chemicals or artificial anything. Go to athleticgreens.com/momhour for a year's supply of Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase of AG1.Links We Mentioned (Or Should Have) In This EpisodeFollow Joanna's 2023 home reset progress in this highlight on her InstagramJoanna follows Kathryn Whitaker on Instagram for inspiration for home declutteringJoanna enjoyed the book Organized Simplicity by Tsh Oxenreider (affiliate link)Sarah's recent decluttering involved 1-800-Got-JunkWe discussed consignment stores like Once Upon A Child and Kid To Kid, which have locations in several states, as well as Thred Up for online consigningSarah liked using Pickupplease.org which is available in many cities to schedule a pickup donation.Joanna loves to follow Kate Strickler's Naptime Kitchen account on instagram and enjoyed The Home Reset, a practical course by Naptime Kitchen created for decluttering and organizing a home.Both Sarah and Joanna use Buy Nothing to get rid of stuff.Continue the conversation:Instagram | Private Facebook Community (be sure to answer the membership questions!)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
As we head into this season of Advent, my friend Tsh Oxenreider, walks us through an introduction to this special time in the liturgical calendar. We talked all about boundaries around social media, the different traditions surrounding Advent, and we took a deep dive into the difference between Lent and Advent. I'm so thankful for Tsh and the wisdom she shares! You can find the special video version of this conversation on YouTube HERE. . . . . Join us as we celebrate Advent together. Go to anniefdowns.com/advent to get started! . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Thistle Farms: Receive 15% off your order at thistlefarms.org with the promo code THATSOUNDSFUN. StoryWorth: Go to StoryWorth.com/thatsoundsfun today and save $10 on your first purchase! The Chosen: For more information, visit TheChosenTickets.com. Everlywell: Everlywell is offering a special discount of 20% off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/thatsoundsfun. Stamps.com: Go to Stamps.com and sign up with promo code THATSOUNDSFUN for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, plus free postage and a digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts. . . . . . NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of the That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.