Podcasts about uncommon prayer

In an era where congregations are shrinking and fewer people engage with faith communities, Michael Plekon's book Ministry Matters: Pastors, Their Life and Work Today (Wipf and Stock, 2024) offers a timely exploration of both the challenges and opportunities facing modern Christian ministry. Through detailed analysis, Plekon traces the factors behind congregational decline while also highlighting inspiring stories of parishes that have successfully reimagined themselves for contemporary times. Our conversation today exemplifies what contemporary theological discussions should encompass - a profound dialogue about the relevance of Christian theology in our time, acknowledging both trauma and pain, while exploring the tremendous opportunity Christianity can offer each of us. This is more than just a book discussion - it's a sustained meditation on the vocation, lives, and work of pastors in our changing times. Michael Plekon is a unique voice in contemporary religious scholarship, bridging academic theology and lived spirituality. Born in Yonkers in 1948, he has dedicated his life to exploring what holiness looks like in modern times through both scholarly work and pastoral experience. As a professor at Baruch College (1977-2017) and an ordained priest who has served in both Western and Eastern Churches, Plekon brings a rare dual perspective to religious studies. His dozen-plus books, including the award-winning "Uncommon Prayer," focus on finding the sacred in everyday life and examining how modern saints - from Dorothy Day to Thomas Merton - navigate faith in contemporary society. Plekon's work is particularly relevant today as he explores the intersection of religious identity, social justice, and community building in an increasingly diverse America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In an era where congregations are shrinking and fewer people engage with faith communities, Michael Plekon's book Ministry Matters: Pastors, Their Life and Work Today (Wipf and Stock, 2024) offers a timely exploration of both the challenges and opportunities facing modern Christian ministry. Through detailed analysis, Plekon traces the factors behind congregational decline while also highlighting inspiring stories of parishes that have successfully reimagined themselves for contemporary times. Our conversation today exemplifies what contemporary theological discussions should encompass - a profound dialogue about the relevance of Christian theology in our time, acknowledging both trauma and pain, while exploring the tremendous opportunity Christianity can offer each of us. This is more than just a book discussion - it's a sustained meditation on the vocation, lives, and work of pastors in our changing times. Michael Plekon is a unique voice in contemporary religious scholarship, bridging academic theology and lived spirituality. Born in Yonkers in 1948, he has dedicated his life to exploring what holiness looks like in modern times through both scholarly work and pastoral experience. As a professor at Baruch College (1977-2017) and an ordained priest who has served in both Western and Eastern Churches, Plekon brings a rare dual perspective to religious studies. His dozen-plus books, including the award-winning "Uncommon Prayer," focus on finding the sacred in everyday life and examining how modern saints - from Dorothy Day to Thomas Merton - navigate faith in contemporary society. Plekon's work is particularly relevant today as he explores the intersection of religious identity, social justice, and community building in an increasingly diverse America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/education

In an era where congregations are shrinking and fewer people engage with faith communities, Michael Plekon's book Ministry Matters: Pastors, Their Life and Work Today (Wipf and Stock, 2024) offers a timely exploration of both the challenges and opportunities facing modern Christian ministry. Through detailed analysis, Plekon traces the factors behind congregational decline while also highlighting inspiring stories of parishes that have successfully reimagined themselves for contemporary times. Our conversation today exemplifies what contemporary theological discussions should encompass - a profound dialogue about the relevance of Christian theology in our time, acknowledging both trauma and pain, while exploring the tremendous opportunity Christianity can offer each of us. This is more than just a book discussion - it's a sustained meditation on the vocation, lives, and work of pastors in our changing times. Michael Plekon is a unique voice in contemporary religious scholarship, bridging academic theology and lived spirituality. Born in Yonkers in 1948, he has dedicated his life to exploring what holiness looks like in modern times through both scholarly work and pastoral experience. As a professor at Baruch College (1977-2017) and an ordained priest who has served in both Western and Eastern Churches, Plekon brings a rare dual perspective to religious studies. His dozen-plus books, including the award-winning "Uncommon Prayer," focus on finding the sacred in everyday life and examining how modern saints - from Dorothy Day to Thomas Merton - navigate faith in contemporary society. Plekon's work is particularly relevant today as he explores the intersection of religious identity, social justice, and community building in an increasingly diverse America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

In an era where congregations are shrinking and fewer people engage with faith communities, Michael Plekon's book Ministry Matters: Pastors, Their Life and Work Today (Wipf and Stock, 2024) offers a timely exploration of both the challenges and opportunities facing modern Christian ministry. Through detailed analysis, Plekon traces the factors behind congregational decline while also highlighting inspiring stories of parishes that have successfully reimagined themselves for contemporary times. Our conversation today exemplifies what contemporary theological discussions should encompass - a profound dialogue about the relevance of Christian theology in our time, acknowledging both trauma and pain, while exploring the tremendous opportunity Christianity can offer each of us. This is more than just a book discussion - it's a sustained meditation on the vocation, lives, and work of pastors in our changing times. Michael Plekon is a unique voice in contemporary religious scholarship, bridging academic theology and lived spirituality. Born in Yonkers in 1948, he has dedicated his life to exploring what holiness looks like in modern times through both scholarly work and pastoral experience. As a professor at Baruch College (1977-2017) and an ordained priest who has served in both Western and Eastern Churches, Plekon brings a rare dual perspective to religious studies. His dozen-plus books, including the award-winning "Uncommon Prayer," focus on finding the sacred in everyday life and examining how modern saints - from Dorothy Day to Thomas Merton - navigate faith in contemporary society. Plekon's work is particularly relevant today as he explores the intersection of religious identity, social justice, and community building in an increasingly diverse America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an era where congregations are shrinking and fewer people engage with faith communities, Michael Plekon's book Ministry Matters: Pastors, Their Life and Work Today (Wipf and Stock, 2024) offers a timely exploration of both the challenges and opportunities facing modern Christian ministry. Through detailed analysis, Plekon traces the factors behind congregational decline while also highlighting inspiring stories of parishes that have successfully reimagined themselves for contemporary times. Our conversation today exemplifies what contemporary theological discussions should encompass - a profound dialogue about the relevance of Christian theology in our time, acknowledging both trauma and pain, while exploring the tremendous opportunity Christianity can offer each of us. This is more than just a book discussion - it's a sustained meditation on the vocation, lives, and work of pastors in our changing times. Michael Plekon is a unique voice in contemporary religious scholarship, bridging academic theology and lived spirituality. Born in Yonkers in 1948, he has dedicated his life to exploring what holiness looks like in modern times through both scholarly work and pastoral experience. As a professor at Baruch College (1977-2017) and an ordained priest who has served in both Western and Eastern Churches, Plekon brings a rare dual perspective to religious studies. His dozen-plus books, including the award-winning "Uncommon Prayer," focus on finding the sacred in everyday life and examining how modern saints - from Dorothy Day to Thomas Merton - navigate faith in contemporary society. Plekon's work is particularly relevant today as he explores the intersection of religious identity, social justice, and community building in an increasingly diverse America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

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“Have you ever wondered what praying in “His” name means?Welcome to the Spirituality Now! podcast.Today, as our returning guest, we're honored to have Mike Bellini. Mike is a renowned authority in the domains of family, faith, and the profound impact of prayer.Mike has dedicated over twenty-five years to empowering individuals and families through his insightful teachings and guidance. As an author, his books "Ultra Marriage" and "Uncommon Prayer" serve as beacons of wisdom, helping readers navigate life's challenges with grace and gratitude. Additionally, Mike hosts his podcast, where he continues to inspire and uplift audiences with his profound insights.In this episode, we delve into the importance of:Prioritizing family and faith.The transformative power of prayer.When God hits you, do you obey?What can you do to be more like Him?Evolving in prayer.Seeking and seeing God's responses.Make your prayer about God's purpose instead of your own.What to do when doors are slammed in our faces.What does it mean to pray in His name?Why God is not a God of confusion, but a God of clarity.Join us as we explore these profound topics and discover the depth and clarity that come from aligning our lives with God's will and praying in His name.To listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/28Ws6lbo0iMTo learn more about Mike, follow him on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikebellini_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikebellini0708Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948693097Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4yX59GC4DKNPJnVp5EI6RX?si=a2a031a34d104544Website: https://www.mikebellini.com/Podcast produced by Brilliant Futures Productions.Sponsored by Delaflor Teachings Int. & Network for Human Empowerment TV.

Ken talks with Mary Doyle “A Book of Uncommon Prayer: 100 Celebrations of the Miracle & Muddle of the Ordinary” (Sorin Books/Ave Maria Press) by Brian Doyle and Dr. Daniel Meola “Life-Giving Wounds: A Catholic Guide to Healing for Adult Children of Divorce or Separation” (Ignatius Press).  Brian Doyle's book available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/a-book-of-uncommon-prayer and Dr. Meola's book at: https://ignatius.com/life-giving-wounds-lgwp/ To find our more […]

Today, Matthew Vollmer (All of Us Together in the End) talks to us about his new memoir, living and writing in mystery, discovering creative nonfiction, writing about family, writing about the pandemic, and more!  Matthew Vollmer is the author of two short-story collections—Future Missionaries of America and Gateway to Paradise—as well as three collections of essays—inscriptions for headstones, Permanent Exhibit, and This World Is Not Your Home: Essays, Stories, & Reports. He was the editor of A Book of Uncommon Prayer, which collects invocations from over 60 acclaimed and emerging authors, and served as co-editor of Fakes: An Anthology of Pseudo-Interviews, Faux-Lectures, Quasi-Letters, “Found” Texts, and Other Fraudulent Artifacts. His work has appeared in venues such as Paris Review, Glimmer Train, Ploughshares, Tin House, Oxford American, The Sun, The Pushcart Prize anthology, and Best American Essays.  He teaches in the MFA program at Virginia Tech, where he is a Professor of English. His next book, All of Us Together in the End, will be published by Hub City Press in April.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Friday, November 6th, 2021, we were delighted to partner again with our friends at Coracle to present Speaking Peace and Seeking Reconciliation in a Fractured Culture, an Online Conversation with David Bailey and Marilyn McEntyre. Recorded at the end of the election week, we spoke with David and Marilyn, exemplars of peace and reconciliation both in word and action, and discussed what we can do, as individuals and as the Church, to walk in the way of true shalom, love of neighbor, and truth telling. Learn more about David Bailey and Dr. Marilyn McEntyre. Watch the full Online Conversation and read the transcript from November 6, 2020.  Authors and books mentioned in the conversation:Arrabon: Learning Reconciliation Through Community & Worship Music, by David BaileyCaring for Words in a Culture of Lies, by Marilyn McEntyreSpeaking Peace in a Climate of Conflict, by Marilyn McEntyreCulture Making: Recovering Our Creative Calling, by Andy CrouchEzra PoundThe Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict, by Ken SandeG.K. ChestertonA Book of Uncommon Prayer: 100 Celebrations of the Miracle & Muddle of the Ordinary, by Brian DoyleOscar RomeroT.S. EliotMiddlemarch, by George Eliot Related Trinity Forum Readings:Politics and the English Language, by George OrwellAbraham Lincoln: The Spiritual Growth of a Public ManLong Walk to Freedom, by Nelson Mandela Related Conversations:Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies, with Marilyn McEntyreCreating Cultural Artifacts that Build New Legacies | David Bailey | TEDxRVASpecial thanks to Ned Bustard for the artwork and Andrew Peterson for the music.

Rev. Kristy Manion leads a prayer for our enemies as she reflects on Matthew 5 and "A Book of Uncommon Prayer" by Brian Doyle.

Generally you should run screaming in the opposite direction when someone starts talking about her dissertation, but we promise this is a good one. French Orthodox theologian Elisabeth Behr-Sigel (1907–2005) knew pretty much every important Orthodox theologian of the 20th century, pioneered Russian hagiography, co-edited a journal, was active in the ecumenical movement, and supported the possibility of the ordination of women in the Orthodox church. Wait, what? Yes—but not until she was 75! And she kept at it until her death at the age of 98. We review her atypical support for women in ministry (atypical in many ways) and draw out some larger lessons for thinking about sex and gender in light of the Christian faith today.   Support us on Patreon!   Notes: 1. Some useful background to this episode was already covered in our earlier episode on What Is a Person? 2. Among the books by Elisabeth Behr-Sigel, check out: The Ministry of Women in the Church, The Place of the Heart, Discerning the Signs of the Times, The Ordination of Women in the Orthodox Church (with Kallistos Ware), and Lev Gillet: A Monk of the Eastern Church. 3. Olga Lossky has written a wonderful biography of Behr-Sigel entitled Toward the Endless Day, which I reviewed here. 4. My book is entitled Woman, Women, and the Priesthood in the Trinitarian Theology of Elisabeth Behr-Sigel; there’s an interview with me about it here. I co-edited a collection of essays about Behr-Sigel entitled A Communion in Faith and Love, which includes Elisabeth Parmentier’s essay about Behr-Sigel’s education at the University of Strasbourg and one from me on “Behr-Sigel’s ‘New’ Hagiography and Its Ecumenical Potential.” I’ve more recently contributed to Women and Ordination in the Orthodox Church with the essay “Elisabeth Behr-Sigel’s Trinitarian Case for the Ordination of Women.” I created an archive of my collection of Behr-Sigel’s books and articles at the Institute for Ecumenical Research in Strasbourg, France. 5. Jaroslav Pelikan, The Christian Tradition: A History of the Development of Doctrine (5 vols) 6. Among the other Orthodox theologians mentioned in this episode are Alexander Schmemann, Kallistos Ware, John Meyendorff, and John Behr. 7. Our friend Michael Plekon is the author of (among other things): Living Icons, Uncommon Prayer, Saints as They Really Are, The World as Sacrament, and Hidden Holiness 8. Paul Evdokimov’s main books on women are Woman and the Salvation of the World and The Sacrament of Love 9. See Dad’s essay “Whose Church? Which Ministry?” in Lutheran Forum 42/4 (Winter 2008): 48–53 10. For further detail on some of the topics discussed here, see my contribution to the Lutherjahrbuch 2017 and also the Lutheran Forum essays “The Epistle of Eutyche,” “The Face of Jesus, Part One” and “The Face of Jesus, Part Two,” and “Where Have All the Women Gone?” More about us at sarahhinlickywilson.com and paulhinlicky.com!

In this special episode, Host, Micheal Pope, will be joined by Pastor Schuyler Rhodes. They will discuss the role of religion and spirituality during a global pandemic. Moreover, Schuyler will share with us the numerous benefits of choosing faith over fear, wisdom over worry, and prayer over panic. Schuyler Rhodes is the Superintendent of the Los Rios District of the California Nevada Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. He received his MDiv (Master of Divinity) with honors from Drew University in Madison, New Jersey, and has also done graduate studies in Literature and Criticism at the State University of New York at Albany, and in Liberation Theology at Maryknoll School of Theology. Rhodes has served churches in California, New Jersey, New York City and New York State. He has published numerous articles, monographs, and books, including Journey Through the Psalms, Words of Hope and Clarity, Words for a Birthing Church, Pentecost Fire: Preaching Hope in Times of Change and Words to the Silence: A Book of Uncommon Prayer. He also wrote a regular column for Emphasis Preaching Journal for seven years. Shouting Joy to the Storm is his eighth book.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel. L!KE us on Facebook. FOLLOW us on Instagram.

In this special episode, Host, Micheal Pope, will be joined by Pastor Schuyler Rhodes. They will discuss the role of religion and spirituality during a global pandemic. Moreover, Schuyler will share with us the numerous benefits of choosing faith over fear, wisdom over worry, and prayer over panic. Schuyler Rhodes is the Superintendent of the Los Rios District of the California Nevada Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. He received his MDiv (Master of Divinity) with honors from Drew University in Madison, New Jersey, and has also done graduate studies in Literature and Criticism at the State University of New York at Albany, and in Liberation Theology at Maryknoll School of Theology. Rhodes has served churches in California, New Jersey, New York City and New York State. He has published numerous articles, monographs, and books, including Journey Through the Psalms, Words of Hope and Clarity, Words for a Birthing Church, Pentecost Fire: Preaching Hope in Times of Change and Words to the Silence: A Book of Uncommon Prayer. He also wrote a regular column for Emphasis Preaching Journal for seven years. Shouting Joy to the Storm is his eighth book. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel. L!KE us on Facebook. FOLLOW us on Instagram.

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In this episode, Frank and Jeffrey discuss some neglected aspects of prayer in the kingdom of God. For more resources, check out the Gospel of the Kingdom website.  Show Notes Insurgence: Reclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom The Deeper Christian Life Master Classes You Are My Friends

This is an encore of Episode 18 with Kenji Kuramitsu. Kenji is a writer and Master of Divinity student living in Chicago, IL. He is a queer fifth-generation Japanese American, and serves on the board of the Reformation Project and the Japanese American Citizens League. Kenji believes that our worship and our prayers and our way of living are all intimately intertwined: what we do in our prayer affects our beliefs, which in turn affects our very way of being in the world. Praying shapes believing shapes living as faithful Christians in a world torn apart by social ills. His new book, “A Booklet of Uncommon Prayer” explores this idea as a collection of collects for the Black Lives Matter movement and beyond. It is available from Evangelicals for Social Action: evangelicalsforsocialaction.org/booklet-uncommon-prayer/ Follow him online via Instagram and Twitter: @afreshmind. Queerology is on Twitter and Instagram, @queerologypod.

So Peter and John preach Jesus and the religious leaders don't respond too well to the whole thing. Threats are levied, a lot of tension is in the air, the response isn't great.So we have seen the religious leaders response, now how will the Jesus followers respond? What will be the response to the threats that have been thrown out? Peter and John will rejoin the group, relay the threats from the religious authorities, and then something so common among these early Jesus followers happens: they pray.But there are two elements to this prayer that makes this so uncommon. These two elements will transform the way we react to hardship that comes our way when we obey Jesus. These two elements will change the way we pray when life gets hard.

So Peter and John preach Jesus and the religious leaders don't respond too well to the whole thing. Threats are levied, a lot of tension is in the air, the response isn't great.So we have seen the religious leaders response, now how will the...

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Part three of Uncommon Prayer, a series on how we converse with our Creator.

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Part one of Uncommon Prayer, a series on how we converse with our Creator.

Let's face it — so many people are hurt by the church. Why should anyone go back to a church that has deeply hurt you? Lydia and Liz don't hold back from critiquing where churches get it wrong, but also what makes for a truly revolutionary, transformative church community. What does a PAAC church look like? What do conservative churches do better than progressive ones? And what makes someone who has been hurt by the church decide to come back? Thank you for listening! Links from today's discussion: Directory of progressive churches: http://progressiveasianamericanchristians.org/find-a-church Kenji Kuramitsu's Book of Uncommon Prayer: http://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/50158/p/salsa/web/common/public/signup?signup_page_KEY=11281 Interview: http://thesaltcollective.org/prayers-protest-dangerous-justice-jesus-interview-kenji-kuramitsu/  Music: A Himitsu - AdventuresZplit - Tea Walk PAAC Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/progressiveAAchristians Page: https://www.facebook.com/PAACpodcast/ Twitter: @paacpodcastEmail: progressiveaachristians @ gmail . com Subscribe to the podcast! iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-paac-podcast/id1243306853 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/david-chang/the-paac-podcast Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iuufwrbkq6dp7eewr3xodbnvfyq

Can a book be haunted? Or perhaps it causes one? Is that sweet little old lady as kind as she seems? Well…when you live in the shadows…anything is possible…but usually things go towards the dark!

Wayne Baker is a professor of management at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. Wayne is also the first director of the Center for Positive Organizations.Wayne talks about the idea of a giving culture at work. People are inherently generous and often, the biggest barrier is getting people to ask for what they need. Wayne talks about the ROI that a giving culture brings to organizations. He also talks about who is likely to reciprocate and what their motivations might be. I enjoyed this conversation with Wayne Baker and I’m certain you will too! Wayne Baker’s website You’ll Learn: ● [1:41] - Wayne shares some takeaways from his presentation at The Positive Business Conference on creating a giving culture. ● [2:30] - Wayne talks about the reciprocity ring.● [3:21] - What steps need to be taken after an individual makes a request? ● [4:08] - The biggest barrier is getting people to ask for what they need. ● [5:07] - Wayne talks about why so many organizations struggle to create a giving culture. ● [6:35] - This process taps into the fundamental human principle of reciprocity. ● [7:12] - Takers give almost as frequently as givers give. ● [8:03] - The business benefits of the reciprocity ring. ● [10:19] - You can use technology to help you with the reciprocity ring. ● [11:19] - Early adopters become evangelists for the reciprocity ring. ● [12:37] - Setting boundaries in reciprocity and denying the power in reciprocity by not asking. ● [16:15] - Asking without expectations of receiving. ● [17:08] - The Lightning Round with Wayne Baker Your Resources: Learn more about the reciprocity ring at http://www.humaxnetworks.com/default.asp The Reflected Best Self The Power of Visioning Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success - Adam M. Grant Seveneves - Neal Stephenson A Book of Uncommon Prayer: 100 Celebrations of the Miracle & Muddle of the Ordinary - Brian Doyle The Positive Business Conference Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of this post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Making Positive Psychology Work Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It’s free! Special thanks to Wayne for joining me this week. Until next time, take care!

Matt and Jared discuss Matt's new book, "A Book of Uncommon Prayer," which will be available for purchase in May 2015. They also talk about different types of stories and the art of teaching writing.

Jesus was a man of prayer. Often times when we think about the prayer life of Jesus we think of the disciples coming to sit at Jesus’s feet as students at the feet of the master and asking for some little but of insight into his prayer life. They knew the prayer of Jesus was powerful and effective and so they asked how? Teach us the words! What we sometimes forget is that the prayer Jesus asks his disciples to pray is not in chapter 11 but in chapter 10. The prayer that Jesus asks us to pray is this “God, send forth laborers into your harvest.”

This episode Mike & Will put on their golden pince-nez and crack the spine of ‘The Uncommon Prayer-book' by M.R. James! Big thanks go to our reader for this episode, Debbie Wedge. Questions answered during this episode: Is M.R. James an anti-semite? Is Mr Poschwitz the Germanic Lovejoy? How much snakebite is too much snakebite? […]