Podcasts about undivided life

Today's episode features Jeff Shiefelbein, a successful entrepreneur and culture-building expert with a long history of launching and leading businesses that achieve healthy growth and workplace excellence. Past foundations include Carpool, the largest safe-ride program for colleges to reduce drunk driving in the nation, and 5, an industry changing energy advisement firm. As a managing partner at Undivided Life, Jeff and his team teach their “Business as a Blessing” framework to deliver strategy and culture consultation to a wide variety of organizations. He currently serves on several non-profit boards and co-hosts the Beatidudes, a religiously funny podcast. Jeff and his wife Amanda have seven children. We discuss the story of how his family accidentally discovered his 3 year old son's brain cancer, diving deep into God's providence through even the toughest situations. We talk about letting go of the desire for worldly success, and finding true personhood and its value in other places. We discuss mentorship, wisdom, and finding the rapture of love in an undivided life. Touching on the depths of friendship in the midst of loss and separation, this podcast will pull your heartstrings, and much more. You can find out more about Jeff on his podcast and on the Undivided Life website. --- To order powerful tools for evangelization for your family, friends, and parish, head to the Mary Foundation website at CatholiCity.com.  

Thanks for being a part of this podcast, and please consider leaving us a review if you enjoyed it! It helps more than you may realise! ❤️ ☯️ What are The Five Principles for living an Undivided Life? ☯️ What is Chinese Five Element Theory? ☯️ How can we overcome adversity & other's misunderstandings of us? ☯️ How can move through life with more genuine kindness? All this and MORE in the latest episode of Make Yoga Magic Again, the offical podcast of Ritual Embodiment & The House of Mages with Daniel Erulian Cuming and special guest; the Wizard of Mt Ninderry, Gwyn Williams of ZenThai Shiatsu based here on the Sunshine Coast, Australia. ☀️ Find more about Gwyn by connecting with him on his instagram at www.instagram.com/gwynzenthai or his website https://zenthaishiatsu.com If you're interested in our next Ritual Embodiment Tantrik Yoga Teacher Training intake, or just to see more of what we do at The House of Mages, head to https://ritualembodiment.com Find out more about Daniel Erulian Cuming here https://www.ritualembodiment.com/daniel-erulian Or find him on IG at www.instagram.com/danielerulian Thanks for your support! Speak to you soon! Until then.. Make Yoga Magic Again

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Continuing our series from the book of Proverbs, Siân helps us understand the importance of living lives of integrity and honesty and why they are central to being a disciple of Jesus. You will learn how to live differently for God in your everyday life.

We had the privilege of speaking with Jeff Schiefelbein on the podcast. Jeff is the founder of the consulting firm, Undivided Life, which aims at making businesses more human through strategy and culture consulting. He shares his experience in business and how creating an environment within the work place directed towards serving others provides many avenues for success within companies.Jeff shares 3 key aspects to build selflessness in work as well as within the family.We're keeping Jeff's son, Benedict, in our prayers! See more updates about Benedict and his treatment HERE. You can view Jeff's company by visiting https://www.undivided.life/ , view his Speaking Page, or visit his LinkedIn for daily reflections on life and business.

To access our conference library of 200+ fascinating psychology talks and interviews (with certification), please visit: https://twumembers.com. Dr. Parker Palmer is an American writer, educator, and activist who focuses on issues in education, community, leadership, spirituality and social change. He is the Founder of the nonprofit: The Centre for Courage and Renewal and the author of 10 popular books, including: A Hidden Wholeness, The Courage to Teach, an Undivided Life, and Let Your Life Speak, which this interview focuses on. Expect to learn: — The primary cause of burnout in modern society — The extent to which each of us arrive here with a nature and the importance of living in harmony with it — How to navigate the delicate balance between solitude and community life — Parker's thoughts on the purpose of human existence. And more. This was a hugely impactful conversation for me, and I think Parker might be one of the wisest individuals I've come into contact with. Hope you enjoy this one. --- Dr. Parker J. Palmer, born on February 28, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, is a highly respected American author, educator, and activist. He has dedicated his life to exploring the integration of personal growth, education, spirituality, and social change. Parker's journey includes obtaining degrees in Sociology, teaching roles, and experiences in community organizing and adult education. His most notable contributions revolve around the concept of "The Courage to Teach," which emphasizes the importance of merging personal identity with professional practice in education. Palmer's books such as "The Courage to Teach," "The Hidden Wholeness," and "Let Your Life Speak" delve into themes of authenticity, community, and spirituality in daily life and work. Palmer's work extends beyond education, focusing on promoting dialogue, understanding differences, and advocating for social justice and compassionate leadership. His teachings emphasize deep listening, empathy, and creating spaces for genuine reflection and connection. Through his writings, teachings, and activism, Parker J. Palmer continues to inspire educators, leaders, and individuals striving for integrity and purpose in navigating today's complex world. --- Interview Links: — Dr Palmer's website - https://couragerenewal.org/parker-j-palmer/ — Dr Palmer's books - https://amzn.to/49WVR7X

What if a single page could spark a cultural revolution in your SPD? Any ideas what it might say? On this Season 24 premiere episode of Beyond Clean, "The Papers that Make Us Awesome," Hank Balch sits down with culture-building expert Jeff Schiefelbein, Managing Director at Undivided Life, to cast a vision for the rest of the podcast season and share some powerful guiding principles to equip you in crafting your department's mission, vision, and values statement. Are you and your team on mission together? What shared values are defining your journey of #FightingDirty? Together, we'll uncover how a well-crafted mission statement, an inspiring vision, and a set of core values not only support the goals of your healthcare facility but also fosters a sense of pride, passion, and unity amongst the #CleanFreaks saving lives each and every day.  Season 24 of Beyond Clean releases under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model. After finishing this interview, earn your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. Visit our CE Credit Hub at beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits.  #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #WeFightDirty

Jeff Schiefelbein of Undivided Life shares moving story of "Prolife Spiderman"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus calls men and women to follow him. This discipleship in which he calls them to, does not take place in a traditional classroom or student-teacher setting. This discipelship takes place in the "everyday" aspects of life: walking along the road, attending celebrations, and having conversations in the local water hole. We are called to the same life of faith...one that is ACTIVE. During this next season of our church, we desire to shift our discipleship into an active, purposeful endeavor.  as we approach the joy of Easter, we learn a singular focus on God's call is His desire for our lives. This radical view of discipleship is the only way for growth to truly happen.  Passage: Matthew 12:22-37 We have three worship opportunities for you to experience. We have our Sanctuary Service ("blended") at 9am. Our Online Service begins at 9:30am at pointlomachurch.org. And our Chapel Service ("modern") starts at 10:30am. Please consider joining us for one of these services.  To find and explore the exciting opportunities for people to get involved in what God is doing within our community, please visit our website at www.pointlomachurch.org.  For event happenings: http://pointlomachurch.org/connect/events/ To register for any event: http://pointlomachurch.org/register If you would like to give to the ministry: http://pointlomachurch.org/give/ Or through our Venmo account: @Point-Loma-Church

In this talk, Adnan looks at Joshua 24 and the call of God's people to remember his faithfulness, and to entrust their whole hearts to him.

In this talk, David Stroud looks at Philippians 4:10-13 and how the renewing of our attitude and vision can have a powerful effect on how we live, and our ability to overcome the challenges that life brings.

Our mind is powerful and can be an area of great freedom or bondage. In this talk, Lou looks at Romans 12:1-2 and how we can renew our mind on a daily basis. 

In this talk, Andy unpacks 1 John 5:21, "dear children, keep yourself from idols."Martin Luther once said every sin has idolatry at its core, and therefore idolatry is the main thing we need to address, if we are to be fully devoted to Jesus. We explore how to spot idols, how to expose them, and how to dethrone them. 

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What does it mean to be undivided in our worship? Natalie Powell talks about what it means to worship God "in the Spirit and in truth," as well as the dangers of worshipping idols.

In this talk, Catherine looks at Romans 12:1-2 and the call for God's people to be living, breathing sacrifices – surrendering our lives in service to God as a daily act of worship. 

In this talk, Adnan looks at Joshua 24 and the call of God's people to remember his faithfulness, and to entrust their whole hearts to him.

Joel begins our new sermon series by looking at Psalm 27, and unpacking how a life of devotion to Jesus is shaped by the daily habits and rhythms we give our attention to.

What if the words we use could fundamentally transform our family and work lives? Join me for a riveting dialogue with Jeff Schiefelbein as we unlock the power of language in creating an environment of trust, love, and growth at home and in the workplace. Jeff's valuable insights on breaking free from patterns of negativity and the conscious use of positive language promise a journey of personal and familial transformation.Balancing work and family life can be a monumental task, but how about making it a work of art? Jeff and his wife, Amanda, have mastered this art, fostering a nurturing environment for their seven children, and prioritizing their faith, marriage, and children, in that order. We'll explore how they use language intentionally to create a culture of love and growth and how they empower their children through real responsibility, trust, and support. On a more personal note, we delve into Jeff's own journey of redemption and the role of intentionality in relationships. His story of being a young adult in college and getting a DWI that changed his entire outlook and motivated him to start his first business is heartwarming.  Jeff created and launched the nation's largest program to reduce drunk driving in college towns - CARPOOL. This organization has been providing rides for college students and has saved the lives of so many! You can follow Jeff on LinkedIn. Check out his website Undivided Life! Want your kids to get in the habit of using positive language to transform their lives?Grab a copy of our Guided Kids Journal: The Best Me I Can Be. It'll have your kids complimenting each other and noticing the good in the world, in no time!Feeling like you'd like some extra parenting support? Check out our SHOP for current Coaching Programs! Together, we are better! Check out our website!Support the show

Troy McLaughlin, host of This Undivided Life Podcast, and the guys talked about wholeness. Derek and Jason shared about their journeys and the inception of Rethinking God with Tacos. The guys talked about Jesus as perfect theology, de-reconstruction, an Emmaus Road Jesus, revelation, the resurrected Christ, the burning heart, waking up to wonder, a father's love, the incarnation, our humanity, sufficient grace, a God who never leaves, and an undivided life. For more on Troy McLaughlin & This Undivided Life PODCAST:This Undivided Life: www.thisundividedlife.libsyn.com

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus calls men and women to follow him. This discipleship in which he calls them to, does not take place in a traditional classroom or student-teacher setting. This discipelship takes place in the "everyday" aspects of life: walking along the road, attending celebrations, and having conversations in the local water hole. We are called to the same life of faith...one that is ACTIVE. During this next season of our church, we desire to shift our discipleship into an active, purposeful endeavor.  Pastor Karla discusses how God calls his disciples to faithfulness and that applies to all areas of our lives. .  Passage: Matthew 5:27-37 We have three worship opportunities for you to experience. We have our Sanctuary Service ("blended") at 9am. Our Online Service begins at 9:30am at pointlomachurch.org. And our Chapel Service ("modern") starts at 10:30am. Please consider joining us for one of these services.  To find and explore the exciting opportunities for people to get involved in what God is doing within our community, please visit our website at www.pointlomachurch.org.  For event happenings: http://pointlomachurch.org/connect/events/ To register for any event: http://pointlomachurch.org/register If you would like to give to the ministry: http://pointlomachurch.org/give/

Job 12:1-15:35 1 Corinthians 15:29-58 Psalm 39 Proverbs 21:30-31 Selection from John Ortberg's The Life You've Always Wanted: "The Undivided Life" Song: Atch - Found You Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Creative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported Video Link: https://youtu.be/G774NKvUm88#NoCopyrightMusic #VlogMusic #VlogNoCopyrightMusic

Part 3 of 6: Nick Bezner from Undivided Life sits down with Deacon Charlie.https://www.liveaction.org

Part 1 of 6: Nick Bezner from Undivided Life sits down with Deacon Charlie.https://www.undivided.life/abouthttps://spokestreet.com/the-beatidudes/

Jeff Schiefelbein has spent 25 years launching companies, both Christian and corporate, for-profit and non-profit, and has discovered through much trial and error what it takes to form effective leaders and businesses while living an undivided life. Throughout his experiences, he came to realize that the principles were the same across the board in leadership, and these principles were rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. Jeff shares insights on forming authentic connections, leading people effectively, and bringing your full self into everything you do to truly live undivided. Our conversation will provide leaders, both in business and in ministry, with tangible insights for integrating faith and leadership in an undivided way, and living a life of purpose. About Jeff: Jeff Schiefelbein is a culture expert and nationally recognized motivational speaker with a passion for human formation and innovation. In his role as a managing partner for Undivided Life, Jeff and his team provide strategy and culture consulting to a wide variety of organizations. Prior to Undivided Life, Jeff launched 5, a national energy advisory firm. The culture that Jeff put into action led the company to five consecutive appearances on the Inc Magazine 5000 fastest-growing companies list and dozens of awards for being a best place to work. Jeff also co-hosts a live Catholic radio show and a weekly podcast called the BeatiDudes. Learn more about Jeff and Undivided Life by visiting their website: http://www.undivided.life

Howdy, Ags! Jeff Schiefelbein ‘00, the most Aggie'd out Aggie, drives us through the past on the nation's largest college safe-ride program to reduce drunk driving, CARPOOL. Through 2 grueling years as a student, Jeff unveils the lessons and stories that helped shape his consulting company, Undivided Life.  Get connected with Jeff and his team at: https://www.undivided.life/ ! About Making business human through strategy and culture consulting.  Since the beginning of their friendship in 2016, Jeff Schiefelbein and Nick Bezner felt called to build better organizations to positively impact the world and promote human flourishing. Their combined experience covers a wide array of expertise including culture-building, servant leadership, conscious capitalism, business planning, financial modeling, strategy creation, executive coaching, and faith formation.  Timestamps: [00:00 - 01:53] Intro [01:54 - 04:19] Catch Me At Rudder Fountain [04:20 - 11:03] Starting The Country's Best Designated Driver Program  [11:04 - 19:37] Transforming Carpool Into What It Is        [19:38 - 23:22] The Culture & Values of Undivided Life [23:23 - 24:21] BHAG  [24:26 - 27:30] Lightning Round [27:31 - 29:09] How To Connect with Jeff [29:10 - 31:39] Chris and Greg's Takeaways [31:40 - 33:08] Outro   Resources: Website:             https://www.undivided.life/  AGH Website:    https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/ LinkedIn:            https://www.linkedin.com/in/schiefelbein    Connect with Greg and Chris! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw

Lecture by Swami Tyagananda, given on May 14, 2023, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, MA.

This week on Living the Call Deacon Charlie talks with Jeff Schiefelbein and Nick Bezner. Both are husbands, fathers and managing partners for Undivided Life: an organization that humanizes business through strategy and culture consulting. They're also co-hosts of the BeatiDudes podcast!In this episode, Deacon Charlie, Jeff and Nick discuss what it means to have an “undivided life,” giving strategies on how to truly live out our top priorities at work, but ultimately, in each and every encounter we have with others in our lives.Undivided Life website: undivided.life/BeatiDudes podcast: undivided.life/podcasts

Catholic entrepreneur, culture expert, and motivational speaker,  Jeff Schiefelbein  joins Joseph to talk about living an undivided life.  LINKS  Undivided.life  SUBSCRIBE  BrokenCatholic.com    Become Wealthy Without FAILING Your Family™   For hard-charging dads, high-performers and elite entrepreneurs ($500K in personal income) who are ready to create HARMONY in their personal, family & business ... in 90 days! See REAL Results at: EliteMensCoach.com    Music: StantonLanier.com | Purple-Planet.com

Jeff is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Undivided Life. A culture expert and nationally recognized motivational speaker with a passion for human formation and innovation, Jeff's journey into serial entrepreneurship began at Texas A&M University, where during college, Jeff developed and launched the nation's largest college safe-ride program to reduce drunk driving, CARPOOL.Before Undivided Life, Jeff co-founded 5, an energy advisory firm, where he designed and implemented a culture architecture that propelled the firm to numerous accolades for growth, culture, innovation, and leadership. Jeff began his energy career at First Choice Power, where he served in several roles, including Vice President of Sales.   Jeff lives in Irving, Texas, with his wife and their six kids.Personal Awards: National Daily Point of Light Award, Texas Governor's Volunteer Service Award, Texas A&M University 12 Under 12 Young Alumni Spotlight Company Awards: Best Companies to Work for in Texas, Texas Monthly (6x), Entrepreneur 360, Most Entrepreneurial Companies in America, Entrepreneur (3x), Best Workplaces in America, Inc Magazine (5x), Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Company List, Inc. Magazine (5x), America's Fastest Growing Companies, Financial Times, Aggie 100 Fastest Growing Aggie-Owned Companies (4x), Best Small Workplaces in America, Fortune (5x), and more. Don't forget to hit subscribe so you never miss a new episode and drop a review. It's the best way to support my growing podcast. Subscribe or review on Apple Podcasts HERE Subscribe or review on Spotify HERE To your richest possible life! Nathan Follow me for daily ideas about living a richer life. https://www.linkedin.com/in/richlifeguy/ Show Notes:Second mountain in career [9:00]The astounding story of Jeff stopped being afraid [12:53]Jeff's entrepreneurial journey [22:48]Building an award winning culture [35:44]Undivided life explained [40:35]How to build an Undivided Life [1:03:27] Episode links: www.undivided.lifehttps://www.energyby5.com/homehttps://carpool.tamu.edu/Follow Jeff! https://www.linkedin.com/in/schiefelbein/www.richlifeguy.comwww.richlifeguy.com

In this episode, Andrew interviews Jeff Schiefelbein, co-founder and culture catalyst for Undivided Life. Andrew questions Jeff about his role as a culture catalyst, and the pair discusses just how important culture is to organizations of all sizes. Jeff describes how he encourages organizations to build transformative, loving cultures of excellence.

Sermon preached by Andrew Brown over James 4:11-5:11 on 10-23-22

“I bet half of our anxiety is the energy of trying to remember which hat to put on in my relationship with [others]…And people end up becoming a less real version of themselves. …Why can't we be fully present to this process, and not have to put anything on the side - not try to take away the personal parts of who we are?” Showing up fully human What if I told you it's possible to bring your full self to the workplace? Jeff Shiefelbein thinks it's not possible, but necessary for forming humans and building great cultures. Jeff and I discuss how draining it is to change our personalities depending on where we are and who we're with. The expectations to leave your heart and your personality at the door when you come to work are changing. Jeff also explains the magnetism of authenticity and how facing difficult topics can help form connections and trust. He speaks with experience: The company he co-founded has won multiple Best Places to Work awards, as well as five consecutive appearances on the Inc 5,000 fastest growing companies in America. His tenets behind the “Undivided Life” have contributed to this success. You'll also hear how a run-in with the law in college inspired him to launch a nationwide nonprofit that has likely saved hundreds of lives. At its core, successful businesses are comprised of engaged people working in concert. Authenticity opens doors “As you step into these bold moments of living, the way we're actually designed to be, show up…what comes after [is] the freedom, mentorship, accountability, cool opportunities that you could have never predicted in your life. It's because people feel like they know you, they might start to connect to you because you're speaking and leaving a message that they have buried in their heart.” Create connections at a micro-level for macro-change “You start to develop this trusting relationship…And if you can keep building, your circle gets bigger and bigger, the ripples get further and further apart. You're this pocket of people that you have a trusting and loving relationship with, and you're connecting…even if our big giant company or whatever organization has cultures within it that are toxic, let's just make the part that's right around us a place we like to come to. And that begets confidence; it begets this sense of ‘this is possible.'” Caring about people leads to organization success “You don't run the business by metrics, you run your run it by getting highly engaged, fully formed adults, loving, trusting, and empowering them, and getting out of their way…therefore, I think the whole health of that person becomes an input to the company's long-term health and success.” “An undivided life also respects the fact that we weren't made to be 24/7 working machines that are 24/7 available. There's a dignity and respect to that person - that if I recognize the personal side of who they are, I also respect their personal time.”   Resources mentioned in this episode: Undivided Life: https://www.undivided.life Connect with Jeff Schiefelbein on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schiefelbein Energy By 5: https://www.energyby5.com Rise Leaders interview with Nathan Havey - Episode 60: https://rise-leaders.com/podcast/ Link between Heart Attacks and Monday Mornings study: https://www.menshealth.com/health/a19524979/heart-attack-timing/ To subscribe to the Rise Leaders newsletter for more resources: https://mailchi.mp/426e78bc9538/subscribe To discuss executive coaching, leadership development program design, and workshop facilitation, please visit: https://rise-leaders.com/contact-info/

Date: September 05, 2021 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Andrea Asebedo Monthly Theme: A Hidden Wholeness

Sermon preached by Andrew Brown over James 3: 1-11 on July 4th, 2021

Jen is joined by Liuan Huska and Amy Julia Becker for a thoughtful and honest conversation about the integration of spirituality, health and wholeness, particularly when experiencing chronic pain, brokenness and different abilities in our bodies.Liuan Huska is a freelance writer and speaker focusing on topics of embodiment, ecology, and spirituality. Her first book, Hurting Yet Whole: Reconciling Body and Spirit in Chronic Pain and Illness was published with InterVarsity Press in December 2020. Liuan lives with her husband and their three little boys in the Chicago area.Amy Julia Becker is an award-winning author and speaker on faith, family, disability and privilege. She is the author of four books and also hosts the Love is Stronger than Fear podcast. A graduate of Princeton University and Princeton Theological Seminary, Amy Julia lives with her husband and their three children in western Connecticut.Books Mentioned:If you'd like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books (An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by Byron and Beth Borger)Hurting Yet Whole: Reconciling Body and Spirit in Chronic Pain and Illness by Liuan HuskaSitting Pretty: The View From My Ordinary Resilient Body by Rebekah Taussig(Article) What Are Bodies For? An Integrative Examination of Embodiment by M. Elizabeth Lewis HallHonoring the Body: Meditations on a Christian Practice by Stephanie PaulsellAn Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith by Barbara Brown TaylorA Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward an Undivided Life by Parker PalmerThe Wounded Healer: Ministry in a Contemporary Society by Henri NouwenCounterproductive: Time Management in the Knowledge Economy by Melissa GreggA Good and Perfect Gift: Faith, Expectations, and a Little Girl Named Penny by Amy Julia BeckerThe Disabled God: Toward a Liberatory Theology of Disability by Nancy L. EislandWhat Can a Body Do?: How We Meet the Built World by Sara HendrenBecoming Friends of Time: Disability, Timefullness, and Gentle Discipleship by John SwintonCalling All Years Good: Christian Vocation Through Life's Seasons by Kathleen Cahalan and Bonnie J. Miller-McLemoreVulnerable Communion: A Theology of Disability and Hospitality by Thomas E. ReynoldsAdam: God's Beloved by Henri NouwenThe Road to Daybreak: A Spiritual Journey by Henri NouwenDisability and the Way of Jesus: Holistic Healing in the Gospels and the Church by Bethany McKinney FoxThe Overstory by Richard PowersMinor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning by Cathy Park HongBraiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teaching of Plants by Robin Wall KimmererRoll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. TaylorLet the Circle be Unbroken by Mildred D. TaylorThe Land by Mildred D. TaylorRoad to Memphis by Mildred D. TaylorThe Premonition: A Pandemic Story by Michael LewisThe Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der KolkWhite Picket Fences: Turning Toward Love in a World Divided by Privilege by Amy Julia Becker

I am thrilled to introduce you to today’s guest, Dr. Parker J. Palmer, a prolific author of ten books and thought leader. This conversation felt perfectly timed for me personally, and I can’t wait for you to listen to it too. Parker has such a grounded and clear way of articulating profound ideas and human experiences. One such idea he has coined is what he calls the tragic gap. This is the tension between reality and possibility. He explains how he came to terms with this truth many years ago as a student and was feeling discouragement and despair during the civil rights movement in the 60s. Coming to terms with reality but also being aware of the possibilities if only the world didn’t push back. He describes it as a kind of a death, the death of a dream. So many of us are navigating these tragic gaps in our personal lives and the world at large.  He describes who he calls culture heroes like Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela and how they found ways to keep showing up without letting the needs of the world or the tragic gap overwhelm them. Parker suggests that it’s a fact that we are constantly caught between the harsh realities of the world, but it is possible to reframe our lives and the way we experience this gap that can make it more liveable. One of those ways is by coming back closer to ourselves and seeing what our individual role to play in the bigger picture can be. He suggests asking these questions, which I will now be asking myself regularly, Am I being faithful to my gifts? To the needs I see around me and to the places my gifts might intersect those needs? In asking yourself these questions, this helps you stay the course and not get overwhelmed by all of it. We all have a role to play and if we can remain faithful to our gifts, we will keep moving forward.   “Am I being faithful to my gifts? To the needs I see around me and to the places my gifts might intersect those needs?”  ~ Dr. Parker J. Palmer   I asked Parker about how he knows when to quit something because over time, sticking to something becomes more stubborn than resilient if it’s just not working. His answer was perfect. He suggests asking yourself, is this thing I’m doing still life-giving or is it death-dealing? We also talk about what he thinks happens when we die and how he has been intrigued since a very young age about death and where we go. He shares that he has been walking with mystery and questions his whole life, dancing with them even. Toward the end of our conversation Parker shared very candidly about his personal experience of clinical depression, when he decided it was time to write about those experiences and what being able to speak about that has meant to him instead of hiding that part of himself.  The way he describes those moments in his life with such honesty and compassion, both for himself and others experiencing it is something that I hope everyone will listen to. I truly believe that’s how we will save lives. This is one of those conversations that will stay with me for my lifetime. I’d love to know what you think. Please share it with your friends and family, and be sure to tag me if you share it on social media so that I can say thank you. I’m @christinastars on Instagram and @ChristinaRasmussen2014 on Facebook.  More About Dr. Parker J. Palmer Dr. Parker J. Palmer is a writer, speaker and activist who focuses on issues in education, community, leadership, spirituality and social change. He is founder and Senior Partner Emeritus of the Center for Courage & Renewal, which offers long-term retreat programs for people in the serving professions, including teachers, administrators, physicians, philanthropists, non-profit leaders and clergy. He holds a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of California at Berkeley, as well as thirteen honorary doctorates, two Distinguished Achievement Awards from the National Educational Press Association, and an Award of Excellence from the Associated Church Press. Palmer is the author of ten books—including several award-winning titles—that have sold two million copies and been translated into ten languages: Healing the Heart of Democracy, The Heart of Higher Education (with Arthur Zajonc), The Courage to Teach, A Hidden Wholeness, Let Your Life Speak, The Active Life, To Know As We Are Known, The Company of Strangers, The Promise of Paradox, and On the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity and Getting Old. You can connect with Parker via this website. Things We Mention In This Episode Book: On the Brink of Everything; Grace, Gravity, and Getting Older, by Parker J. Palmer Book: A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward an Undivided Life, by Parker J. Palmer Book: Let Your Life Speak, by Parker J. Palmer Book: I Don’t Want to Talk About It, by Terrence Real Book: Where Did You Go? by Christina Rasmussen Book: Second Firsts by Christina Rasmussen Newsletter - Message In a Bottle: Sign up for Christina’s weekly letter Apple podcast reviews and ratings are really important to help get the podcast in front of more people to uplift and inspire them too, which is the ultimate goal. Thank you!

Pastor Brad closes out our series, The Undivided Life.

Pastor Matt preaches the third sermon in our series, The Undivided Life.

Pastor Brad preaches the second sermon in our series, The Undivided Life.

Pastor Brad preaches the second sermon in our series, The Undivided Life.

It is time to stop living a divided life.   When your life is divided between home and work, personal and professional, you're vulnerable to all sorts of relationship troubles and everyday friction.   When you separate yourself from your values and see your business and life divided instead of integrated and unified by your purpose and values, you will break from the pressure of it all.   You feel out of alignment with what matters most–your health, your values, your most important relationships–and feel at the mercy of responding to every need like it is an emergency, further sacrificing your clarity and confidence.   My guest today has done the work to get clear on how she leads herself and others and not letting fear divide her from what she values and who she loves most.   Stasia Svasuk is an entrepreneur, mama, speaker, adventurer, thrifter, and science-of-style expert who thinks bodies are just about the coolest things on earth.   She is the founder and creator of THE REVEL-YOU-TION––an online community of crazy-brave women who are using their closets to heal their shame, flex their brave muscles, cultivate their creativity, and create some wildly fabulous outfits while they're at it.   Stasia has inspired many thousands through her Tedx talk, her wildly popular (and now retired) Stasia's Style School, her numerous podcast recordings and guest speaker gigs, and her ability to cultivate a community where collective braving and collective healing are the name of the game.   We cover some incredible territory in this episode around work, life, and family integration.   Listen to the full episode to hear: How our closets are a Trailhead for doing deep, meaningful work about how you feel in your body How Stasia realized that teaching women to turn down the temperature on their body shame wasn't enough and how she's changing her business to do it How she's learning to feel into her boundaries and take ownership of the consequences, good and bad How her relationships with her clothes let her know when she's out of alignment elsewhere in her life   Learn more about Stasia Savasuk: stasiasavasuk.com Instagram: @stasiasavasuk Facebook: @welcometotherevelyoution   Learn more about Rebecca: rebeccaching.com Work With Rebecca Sign up for the Weekly Rumble Email   Resources A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward an Undivided Life by Parker J. Palmer

Pastor Brad preaches the first sermon in our four-part series called The Undivided Life.

Pastor Brad preaches the first sermon in our four-part series called The Undivided Life.

Scott and Troy talk about season one of This Undivided Life and look forward to season number 2. It's a birthday not only celebrating our show and guests but you the listener. 

DEVOTIONAL In Psalm 86:11 David prayed, “Teach me your way, LORD, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.” (NIV) So often we think of worship as something we do on Sunday and work as something we do on Monday. I want to encourage you to live a whole life. A life that is whole—where “soul and role” are aligned. It's time to break down the divide between the sacred and the secular, between the church and the world, between your spiritual life and the ‘rest of our life.' Remove the Sunday-Monday Gap. Connect your Sunday faith to Monday work! Do it all as an act of worship and for the Glory of God!

Reference – 1 Corinthians 7:25-40 Matt Vohwinkel Watch Via Livestream or Youtube Audio File

Debra Cheek: Are You Living an Undivided Life? Today we have a special guest on the show! Debra Cheek, author, blogger, The Believing Wife is here to talk about her newly released book, Undivided. Pastor Cheek challenges the listeners to take inventory of our lives to see if we are giving God our undivided attention.     She's sharing the truth of God's words and challenges us to overcome distractions so our lives can be aligned to His plan for us. If you desire to unite your heart with God as you sit in His presence to hear His thoughts, this episode is for you. About Debra Cheek: Debra Cheek is a wife, mother, and ordained elder who believes in the transforming power of a relationship with Jesus Christ. She loves God's example of covenant relationship through marriage and, with her husband John, began Covenant Keepers Marriage Ministry at her home church in 2014. In March of 2017, God allowed her love for His design for marriage to lead to writing The Believing Wife which in turn led to a bible study of the same name (Believing Wives). This ministry seeks to empower wives to change their homes, their lives, and their marriages through the truth and application of God's word.  Connect with Debra: Instagram | Facebook | Website | Purchase Undivided ENTER GIVEAWAY Hidden Jewels  Podcast  Connect with Iris: Email | Instagram | Facebook

We all have an inner life and an outer life. One life is hidden, the other visible for all to see. In this sixth Beatitude, Jesus reveals the path to the good life is found as we bring our inner life and outer life into alignment. Listen this week as we discover the way to become more pure in heart, thus aligning our inner and outer lives.

Pastor Jim Powell. Impending Times. Undivided Devotion. Freedom from anxiety... Freedom to discern... Unbelievable Gospel.

Discovering your authentic self is something that can seem like a vague or cliche notion.  Is there a balance between authentic inner life and authentic communal life?  Where are the tensions?  What does it even mean to be your authentic self?  These are some of the questions explored in this episode as Allen, Bonnie, Jeff & Rajeev discuss the difficult task of figuring out our place in this insane world. Self awareness and our relation to one another become prominent talking points during this conversation.  Self reflection, along with a solid community, can be powerful allies in our journeys toward peace about who we are and what we are becoming. The episode closed with a new segment called One of These Things IS Like The Other.  A game where two things are compared to a completely different thing.  Don’t worry, when you listen it’ll make a lot more sense. Conversation on Your Authentic Self (00:51) Segment (47:39) RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation Your Authentic Self Keeping It Real Can Go Very Wrong - Chappelle’s Show (YouTube Video) A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward an Undivided Life by Parker Palmer (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Brene Brown (Research Professor, Author, Podcaster) Pema Chödrön (American Tibetan Buddhist) Parenting – Simple Word, Infinite Implications – 173 (Irenicast Episode) Be Right Back (Black Mirror Episode) Maslow's hierarchy of needs The Guest House by Jalaluddin Rumi (Poem) Lojong (Mind Training Practice in the Tibetan Buddhist) Spiral Dynamics From Our One of These Things IS Like the Other Segment Taylor Swift (Pop Artist) Six Flags Magic Mountain SUPPORT THE SHOW You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.  However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show.  If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options. PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3). MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store.  We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings. AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link.  This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase.  No additional cost will be passed on to you. IRENCAST HOSTS Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn. Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter.  You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema. Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter Like Us on Facebook Listen & Subscribe to Us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker, Pandora and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on PayPal, Amazon or at our Store Love Us? CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin. This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

"It’s hard to listen when we don’t want to know, or to be known." So much of life is spent with people talking past each other. Being listened to deeply is a rare experience, but a profound gift. Let us, as a community, consider how we listen and what gets in the way of true connection. Works referenced in this sermon: "Say Yes" by Andrea Gibson "A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward an Undivided Life" by Parker Palmer Written by: Rev. Laurel Gray Music by: Kala Farnham Hosted and Edited by: Amanda Hall

So truth fails, and he who departs from evil makes himself a prey. Then the Lord saw it, and it displeased Him That there was no justice. - Isaiah 59:15 (NKJV)   SHOW NOTES Today’s conversation is between Steve and Dr. Barbara Peacock, the author of Soul Care In African American Practice. It’s a timely conversation on current struggles and past practices, and how the development of spiritual direction and soul care in African American context emerged out of an oppressive reality. It’s a beautiful conversation about God’s grace - please consider sharing with your friends! “Come to the river to draw deeply for your soul's refreshment.” SPECIAL GUEST DR. BARBARA PEACOCK An experienced preacher, teacher and minister of discipleship and prayer, Dr. Peacock trains in spiritual direction/coaching and soul care for ministry leaders. Dr. Peacock has a God-given call and desire to serve as spiritual coach for individuals and groups. The goal is for them to experience a deeper relationship with God that can lift their spirits and thus propel them to accomplishing all that God has called them to be and do. Dr. Peacock holds a Doctorate of Ministry from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary.  Her dissertation emphasis was Spiritual Direction and Soul Care.Dr. Peacock lives in North Carolina with her husband, Mr. Gilbert Peacock and together they have a daughter, son-in-love, granddaughter, and grandson. Barbara Peacock Website Author: Soul Care In African American Practice Facebook  Instagram    MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST   Soul Care In African American Practice by Dr. Barbara Peacock A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward an Undivided Life by Parker Palmer What Color is God’s Skin - Lyrics

Here's what Carlos says in his bio..."I’m Carlos. I’m an author, speaker, moment maker, spider killer, and hope dealer." Carlos Whittaker is a People’s Choice Award winner, a former recording artist signed to a major label, a social media maven, and currently spends the majority of his time writing books and speaking on stages around the world. It really began when the Whittaker’s found their family in America’s spotlight with appearances on shows like CBS Early Morning, The Today Show and more when their viral video “Single Ladies Devastation” went viral. But for Carlos, his wife Heather and their three children, this viral moment was just a snapshot of the bigger picture.

What happens when we lose our curiosity? How are we changed by a mindset of curiosity? Scott and Troy discuss the implications of a life of curiosity and it's benefits. 

Join me in this week's discussion with Chelsea Simpson, a coach, professor, and all-around creative human who walks to the beat of her own drum. She is the Co-founder of the Emerging Leaders Project, a next-generation consultancy to help organizations and the workforce train their teams to not only navigate but thrive in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) world. She also teaches Creative Team Dynamics at The New School and coaches business leaders in applied personal and organizational emotional intelligence.We dive into what it means to be a young leader, tackling the ambiguity of the future, and how to help people discover their own inner wisdom through coaching, hospice care, doula work, and the power of silence to guide us through crisis.The Wonder Dome Newsletter http://bit.ly/3dTfdPi​Follow Andy on Twitter http://twitter.com/cahillaguerilla​Like us on Facebook http://facebook.com/mindfulcreative.coachEPISODE #03 NOTESArticle for Life in 2050 by Yuval Noah HarariA Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward an Undivided Life by Parker PalmerThe Artist's Way by Julia CameronDorothy Day and the 1906 Earthquake/Fires in San FranciscoThe Disaster Effectemergingleaders.usDietrich Bonhoefferlinkedin.com/in/chelseasimpsoninstagram.com/chelseamornings

Troy Mclaughlin and co-host Scott Perkins talk about why they started the This Undivided Life Podcast. 

Often we are not living in our present. We are either looking back, at our pasts, or are looking forward to a time that is not now, a time that is not our present. Troy McLaughlin and Scott Perkins discuss the practice of living in our now.

Sermon written and preached by Rev. Darren Brandon on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at St. Paul UMC in Louisville, KY.

Rev. Touré Marshal preaches on Matthew 5:8. January 12, 2020.

Sermon preached by Andrew Brown on December 29, 2019 over James 1: 12-17. Part of the series "The Undivided Life."

I got to sit down with my good friend, Scott Crowder. He's the pastor of Dream House, and the producer of Tim Wright's famous "Satisfied" album.  We talked about creativity, union with God, living with an open heart, suffering, black church, and so much more.  To watch the video we referenced, click here: Upon Shoulders Video To Follow and Support Scott, go here: ScottCrowder.Org To Support House of Bliss, sign up here: Patreon Music by Glowing Moses

In this show you’ll learn… -The one phrase that speaks love into your childs heart -What being burned on 100% of John’s body at age 9 taught him about being a son and father -How the “Undivided Life” philosophy can change the way you look at wearing different hats -How to balance risk and reward with your kids -How to create ordinary moments of magic -Why you should let you kids bowl with the bumpers down Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Leave A Review If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

Sermon preached by Andrew Brown on Sunday, August 11, 2019 over James 1:1-12. Part of the series "The Undivided Life."

Today's guest is Sara Gallagher. Sara is the Vice President of Client Delivery, a Senior Consultant, Speaker, and Learning Facilitator at The Persimmon Group. In this episode, we talk about: The lessons she's learned and unlearned during her career, Impostor syndrome, mindfulness, and self-awareness, The importance of self-inquiry, Time/Energy Management, and a lot more. Click that play button to listen, and don't forget to rate us on iTunes! Leaders need to be self-aware You have to develop the skill of self-inquiry. “What is this?” “What am I feeling?” “Why do I feel it?” And stay with that train of thought. Don't accept your first answer as true. If meditation is too woo-woo for you, that might be something you could do and achieve the same type of awareness and result. Be your kind of leader If you're familiar with Myers-Briggs, I'm an INTJ. INTJ's are always the villain. I'm Emperor Palpatine in Which Star Wars Character Are You?, I'm the butler from Downton Abbey. My boss, Bill, is an ENTJ. We approach things in very much the same way, except that he's very much an extrovert and I'm an introvert in an extroverted job. One thing I was doing wrong (for me) for a long time was I was trying to be an ENTJ because that's what was being modeled for me. And I was exhausting myself. I have things I bring to the table, but I can't work as many hours, in the same hours, in the same types of hours – meaning, always with people – that Bill can, and be successful. It's being honest about that, and realizing that to be at my best, I will have to approach things my way. Letting go of the belief that you have to be what has been modeled for you is really important. Sara's advice to New Leaders I think when you first become a leader, you rush out to the bookstore or podcast menu and you look for “How do I fix other people?” “How do I get my team to do x?” “How do I get them to do y?” “How do we achieve results?” And those are really valuable skills, but it's so easy to lose touch with your own growth and your own development, and to forget that you still have growing to do. Never invest more into someone's personal development than they're willing to put in themselves. Be others-focused, but also realize that that doesn't mean you're now the camp director over everybody's professional development. Links and Resources Connect with Sara: LinkedIn https://www.thepersimmongroup.com/ The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay Stanier A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward an Undivided Life by Parker J. Palmer

READING: excerpt from Hope and Other Superpowers by John Pavlovitz "We all love to see superheroes being born in pages or on-screen. There’s something magical about those beginnings that moves us. . . . It’s thrilling to watch human beings mutating from nondescript, regular schlubs like you and me into the monumental stuff of legend, to see them struggle to comprehend the gravity of the moment, to recognize the responsibility of access to such great power—and ultimately to run, swing, or fly headlong into their destiny. Over and over again we line up to breathe in these mythologies, because we love the idea of being thrust into stratospheric glory instead of being stuck here on the ground with the rest of the mere mortals and gawking bystanders..." The American Trappist monk Thomas Merton said that “there is in all things . . . a hidden wholeness.” The Gospel of Thomas, one of the gospels that did not make it into the official Bible, teaches that “If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you. If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you.”

Pastor Kory introduces a new series on Ruth.

Pastor Kory's March 3 message, the first in the Ruth series.

We are after a culture of vulnerability with Jesus and with each other. We become open and free about what our struggles are and we overcome together by the blood of the lamb and the word of our testimony. This message by Sean Williams will encourage you in the area of vulnerability. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

We are after a culture of vulnerability with Jesus and with each other. We become open and free about what our struggles are and we overcome together by the blood of the lamb and the word of our testimony. This message by Sean Williams will encourage you in the area of vulnerability.

Parker J. Palmer is a columnist for On Being, Quaker elder, educator, activist, and founder of the Center for Courage & Renewal. His books include A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward an Undivided Life, and Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation. His latest book is On the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity, and Getting Old.

Have we chosen to divide ourselves into both a sacred life with Jesus and a secular life based upon principles taken solely from this world? The time is now for us accept and allow the eternal plan's work in us for making our lives whole and undivided.  

Jeff Goins is a full-time writer who lives just outside of Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife and kids. He has authored three other books: The In-Between, Wrecked, and You Are a Writer. This is Jeff’s 5th time on this show! Jeff’s latest book Real Artists Don’t Starve: Timeless Strategies for Thriving in the New Creative Age is out now! Through inspiring anecdotes of successful creatives both past and present, Goins shows that living by these rules is not only doable but it’s also a fulfilling way to thrive. In this episode, Jeff tells the story of how after years of creating his art and building his business, he had to decide which race was the right one to run. Mentioned in this episode: Formstack Jeff Goins’ Tribe Conference A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward an Undivided Life – Parker Palmer Profit First Please connect with me Subscribe, rate, and review in iTunes Follow @ErikJFisher Check out more Noodle.mx Network showsThe Audacity to Podcast: "How-to" podcast about podcastingBeyond the To-Do List: Personal and professional productivityThe Productive Woman: Productivity for busy womenONCE: Once Upon a Time podcastWelcome to Level Seven: Agents of SHIELD and Marvel’s cinematic universe podcastAre You Just Watching?: Movie reviews with Christian critical thinkingthe Ramen Noodle: Family-friendly clean comedy

We are born with an inherent wholeness. We learn of the creative power of thought. We are intrigued by the wonder of it. We can become fascinated with the fact that thought is creative, that what we think takes form in our experience to some degree. We begin to use this law for every possible purpose for the benefit of ourselves and for others. We often go through a phase of treating to control people and things. Most of us pass through this phase. We then move on to treat to control our own mind and our own consciousness. Of this, Emerson said, "We must stay at home with the Cause." Wholeness is the experience of staying at home with the Cause.

|| CITYLIGHTS Elder, Stephen Lewis || Sometimes we can find ourselves looking for Jesus in so many different places, even when he is right in front of us.

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Sermon delivered by Senior Minister Rev. Alan Taylor on February 12, 2017. Audre Lorde wrote, “It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate our differences.” As Unitarian Universalists, we are prone to minimizing differences among us. But our faith, at its best, calls us to cultivate integrity and claim who we really are as individuals and live not only an undivided life but cultivate an undivided community.  The theme for February is what it means to be a community of identity. To read about our theme-based ministry, please visit http://www.unitytemple.org/faith-development/soul-connections on our website.

Sermon delivered by Senior Minister Rev. Alan Taylor on January 25, 2015. This os the final sermon on January's theme of living with integrity.

By: Todd Cepica

One of the most inspirational visionaries in the world, Parker J. Palmer, Ph.D., is an activist who focuses on issues in education, community, leadership, spirituality and social change. He is the award-winning, bestselling author of nine books, including Healing the Heart of Democracy: The Courage to Create a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit, The Heart of Higher Education: A Call to Renewal, A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward an Undivided Life, Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation, and The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher's Life.  Parker is the Founder and Senior Partner for the Center for Courage & Renewal. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of California at Berkeley, as well as eleven honorary doctorates, two Distinguished Achievement Awards from the National Educational Press Association and an Award of Excellence from the Associated Church Press. In 2010, Palmer was given the William Rainey Harper Award, whose previous recipients include Margaret Mead, Elie Wiesel, and Paolo Freire. In 2011, Parker was named an Utne Reader Visionary, one of "25 people who are changing your world." He was recognized as one of 30 "most influential senior leaders" by the Leadership Project in 1998. Parker has shared his insights in many high visibility forums, including the PBS program Bill Moyers Journal. Parker is a member of the Religious Society of Friends. Parker's web site:  CourageRenewal.org   Frontier Beyond Fear music copyrighted by Grammy award winner Larry Seyer, www.larryseyer.com, included in this podcast with his permission.

Tami Simon speaks with Parker J. Palmer, author of the bestseller The Courage to Teach and Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation, as well as being the founder of  the Center for Courage and Renewal. They discuss Parker's perspectives about what he calls “an undivided life: seeking wholeness in ourselves, our work, and our world.” (79 minutes)

What does it mean to live an “undivided” life? Why do our lives feel fractured, divided? What can bridge the divisions we feel in our life and center it, make it undivided? Swami Mahayogananda addresses these questions in this lecture.

An Undivided Life by Pastor Jerry Dean