Podcasts about winter retreat

OCF MINISTRY NEWS  Support widows and widowers across OCF this GivingTuesday: Your gift—large or small—directly provides opportunities for widowed members of the OCF family to find comfort, community, and Christ-centered encouragement at our Conference Centers. Visit ocfusa.org/givingtuesday to learn more and donate now. https://www.ocfusa.org/givingtuesday/    Read the latest Annual Impact Report: Visit ocfusa.org/air to check out financial reports, members' stories of impact, and year-in-review reports from OCF Service Academy & Gateways, Regional Coordinators, and Conference Centers. https://www.ocfusa.org/air/    Join OCFers in prayer: Visit ocfusa.org/pip to download the current month's prayer list or ocfusa.org/needprayer to submit a prayer request. https://www.ocfusa.org/pip/  https://www.ocfusa.org/needprayer/   Register for a Winter Retreat session at one of OCF's Conference Centers:  20-27 December, 28 December-4 January at Spring Canyon in Buena Vista, Colo. https://www.springcanyon.org/winter-retreat/    21-26 December, 27-30 December, 30 December-2 January at White Sulphur Springs in Manns Choice, Pa. https://www.whitesulphursprings.org/winter-retreat/      GUEST SPOTLIGHT  Today's episode features two individuals—Naomi and Mackenzie—whose voices you'll hear more in the future as they begin hosting a new podcast called "OCF Anchored & Armed." Naomi lives at Edwards Air Force Base with her active-duty husband and their three kids, while Mackenzie is a first lieutenant stationed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.  Naomi and Mackenzie discuss their inspiration for the upcoming podcast designed for Christian women in uniform and military wives, share their passion for encouraging other women in the military community, participate in Crosspoint's first-ever lightning round, and more. Interested in connecting with them? You can send an email to anchored@ocfusa.org. And keep an eye out for the Google Form that will be featured in the show notes of each OCF Anchored & Armed episode to come. OCF Anchored & Armed launches in January 2026. If you would like to share your own story, complete the form on OCF's "Be a Guest" webpage. Alternatively, if you have an idea for a guest or topic we should consider for a future episode of the show, send an email to podcast@ocfusa.org. https://www.ocfusa.org/podcastguest/     POINTS TO PONDER  As you listen to this conversation with Naomi and Mackenzie, here are a few questions to ponder in your personal time, with a small group, or with a mentor:  Thinking of Hebrews 6:19, what does it mean to you to be "anchored and armed" in Christ?  What helps you feel connected to others who come from similar walks of life?  What difference does that connection make? 

Ajahn Pasanno read and commented on subchapter 13, "Practices and Perspectives II" (from the third chapter, "Cultivation and Fruition") on February 19, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 13 – Practices and Perspectives II (part 2) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Pasanno read and commented on subchapter 13, "Practices and Perspectives II" (from the third chapter, "Cultivation and Fruition") on February 28, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 13 – Practices and Perspectives II (part 7) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Pasanno read and commented on subchapter 13, "Practices and Perspectives II" (from the third chapter, "Cultivation and Fruition") on February 25, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 13 – Practices and Perspectives II (part 6) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Pasanno read and commented on subchapter 13, "Practices and Perspectives II" (from the third chapter, "Cultivation and Fruition") on February 24, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 13 – Practices and Perspectives II (part 5) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Pasanno read and commented on subchapter 13, "Practices and Perspectives II" (from the third chapter, "Cultivation and Fruition") on February 23, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 13 – Practices and Perspectives II (part 4) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Pasanno read and commented on subchapter 13, "Practices and Perspectives II" (from the third chapter, "Cultivation and Fruition") on February 22, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 13 – Practices and Perspectives II (part 3) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Pasanno read and commented on subchapter 13, "Practices and Perspectives II" (from the third chapter, "Cultivation and Fruition") on February 18, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 13 – Practices and Perspectives II (part 1) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Pasanno read and commented on subchapter 13, Practices and Perspectives I (from the third chapter, ‘Cultivation and Fruition') on February 16, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 13 – Practices and Perspectives I (part 7) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Pasanno read and commented on subchapter 13, Practices and Perspectives I (from the third chapter, ‘Cultivation and Fruition') on February 17, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 13 – Practices and Perspectives I (part 8) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Pasanno read and commented on subchapter 13, Practices and Perspectives I (from the third chapter, ‘Cultivation and Fruition') on February 15, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 13 – Practices and Perspectives I (part 6) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Pasanno read and commented on subchapter 13, Practices and Perspectives I (from the third chapter, ‘Cultivation and Fruition') on February 14, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 13 – Practices and Perspectives I (part 5) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Pasanno read and commented on subchapter 13, Practices and Perspectives I (from the third chapter, ‘Cultivation and Fruition') on February 11, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 13 – Practices and Perspectives I (part 4) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Pasanno read and commented on subchapter 13, Practices and Perspectives I (from the third chapter, ‘Cultivation and Fruition') on February 10, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 13 – Practices and Perspectives I (part 3) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Pasanno read and commented on subchapter 13, Practices and Perspectives I (from the third chapter, ‘Cultivation and Fruition') on February 9, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 13 – Practices and Perspectives I (part 2) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Pasanno read and commented on subchapter 13, Practices and Perspectives I (from the third chapter, ‘Cultivation and Fruition') on February 8, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 13 – Practices and Perspectives I (part 1) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

In dieser Folge spreche ich mit Carmen Hiller, einer ehemaligen Teilnehmerin meines schamanischen Retreats. Carmen erzählt von ihrem Weg in eine Zeit, in der vieles in ihr in Bewegung kam – und sie sich gleichzeitig nach Ruhe, Klarheit und einem tieferen Sinn gesehnt hat. Wir sprechen darüber, was es bedeutet, wirklich loszulassen. Über die Angst vor Veränderung, über Vertrauen und darüber, wie sich innere Stärke manchmal ganz leise zeigt. Carmen teilt offen, was sie im Retreat erlebt hat – die Momente der Tiefe, der Verbindung, und die Erkenntnis, dass Transformation nicht laut sein muss, um echt zu sein. Wenn du spürst, dass auch in dir etwas nach Veränderung ruft, wenn du dich nach Erdung, Klarheit und einem bewussten Neuanfang sehnst, dann wird dich dieses Gespräch berühren. Es ist eine Einladung, mutig zu werden – und dich selbst ein Stück tiefer zu begegnen. Buche dir deinen Platz beim Retreat: https://spirituelles-reisen.com/ Nimm Kontakt zu Carmen auf: https://carmenhiller.design/ Hier findest du Carmens Buch:

OCF MINISTRY NEWS  Apply for the youth program manager position: If you are interested in this opportunity at White Sulphur Springs (Manns Choice, Pa.), contact WSS Center Director Paul Robyn (wssdirector@ocfusa.org) or WSS Director of Hospitality Susanne Pappal (wssoffice@ocfusa.org) or call (814) 623-5583 for further information and an application.  Support widows and widowers across OCF this GivingTuesday: Your gift—large or small—directly provides opportunities for widowed members of the OCF family to find comfort, community, and Christ-centered encouragement at our Conference Centers. Visit ocfusa.org/givingtuesday to learn more and donate now.    Register for a Winter Retreat session at one of OCF's Conference Centers:  20-27 December, 28 December-4 January at Spring Canyon in Buena Vista, Colo.  21-26 December, 27-30 December, 30 December-2 January at White Sulphur Springs in Manns Choice, Pa.    GUEST SPOTLIGHT  Today's episode continues the conversation between Crosspoint host Josh Jackson and Lt Gen Clint Hinote, USAF (Ret.). Listen to part 1 here.  In this portion, Clint talks about common qualities of Biblical leaders, the cost of leadership, prayer habits, and practical advice. He closes the episode with reminders that the Lord works in and through imperfect leaders, and an openness to answer His calls to lead may bring great cost but may also bring great reward.  If you would like to share your own story, complete the form on OCF's "Be a Guest" webpage. Alternatively, if you have an idea for a guest or topic we should consider for a future episode of the show, send an email to podcast@ocfusa.org.     POINTS TO PONDER  As you listen to this conversation with Clint, here are a few questions to ponder in your personal time, with a small group, or with a mentor:  What leaders in the Bible do you admire and why?  How does the way God used broken leaders in Scripture encourage you to lead for His glory despite your own brokenness?  Which of the five principles Clint mentions do you struggle with most?  In the midst of your leadership role(s), how would you describe your prayer life?  How is the cost of leadership actually a cost for everyone?  Have you felt isolated as a leader? How did you work through that? 

  OCF MINISTRY NEWS  Keep an eye out for this fall's Connected print newsletter: A digital copy of the newsletter is also available online at ocfusa.org/connected  https://www.ocfusa.org/connected/   Serve as the ministry support volunteer position: Check out the full volunteer listing for details and the application. https://www.ocfusa.org/volunteer/ministry-support-volunteer/  Calling all female cadets & mids: Connect with your peers via OCF Sisters in Service's monthly Zoom calls. Find out more on SIS' Instagram: @sisters_in_service_ocf    Register for a Winter Retreat session at one of OCF's Conference Centers:  20-27 December, 28 December-4 January at Spring Canyon in Buena Vista, Colo. https://www.springcanyon.org/winter-retreat/   21-26 December, 27-30 December, 30 December-2 January at White Sulphur Springs in Manns Choice, Pa. https://www.whitesulphursprings.org/winter-retreat/     GUEST SPOTLIGHT  Today's episode features the first half of Crosspoint host Josh Jackson's conversation with Lt Gen Clint Hinote, USAF (Ret.). After a 35-year career as a fighter pilot, military strategist, and senior leader, Clint retired in 2023 and now serves as a futurist for the Air Force. He is also a professor of policy analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy.  Interested in leadership since his teen years and having gained experience through a variety of leadership roles ever since, Clint shares his thoughts on the definition of leadership, the importance of leaders' influence, and lessons to learn from the book of Nehemiah.   Resources mentioned during this episode include:   Clint's Nehemiah Bible study, developed during a prior deployment and used at WSS  Jim Collins' Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996   White Sulphur Springs' Summer R&R, where Clint served as a speaker this past summer https://www.whitesulphursprings.org/summer-rnr/   If you would like to share your own story, complete the form on OCF's “Be a Guest” webpage. Alternatively, if you have an idea for a guest or topic we should consider for a future episode of the show, send an email to podcast@ocfusa.org. https://www.ocfusa.org/podcastguest/  POINTS TO PONDER  As you listen to this conversation with Clint, here are a few questions to ponder in your personal time, with a small group, or with a mentor:  How would you define leadership? Is “influence” a sufficient definition?  How have your own leadership roles affected your understanding of leadership?  Why is it important to remember the “human connection” aspect of leadership?  What role does consistency have in a leader's communications skills? 

Ajahn Amaro read and commented on subchapter 5, "To Be, or Not to Be" – Is That the Question?" (from the second chapter, "The Terrain”) on February 7, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 5 – “To Be, or Not to Be” – Is That the Question? (part 6) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro read and commented on subchapter 5, "To Be, or Not to Be" – Is That the Question?" (from the second chapter, "The Terrain”) on February 7, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 5 – “To Be, or Not to Be” – Is That the Question? (part 6) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro read and commented on subchapter 5, "To Be, or Not to Be" – Is That the Question?" (from the second chapter, "The Terrain”) on February 4, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 5 – “To Be, or Not to Be” – Is That the Question? (part 5) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro read and commented on subchapter 5, "To Be, or Not to Be" – Is That the Question?" (from the second chapter, "The Terrain”) on February 4, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 5 – “To Be, or Not to Be” – Is That the Question? (part 5) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro read and commented on subchapter 5, "To Be, or Not to Be" – Is That the Question?" (from the second chapter, "The Terrain”) on February 3, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 5 – “To Be, or Not to Be” – Is That the Question? (part 4) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro read and commented on subchapter 5, "To Be, or Not to Be" – Is That the Question?" (from the second chapter, "The Terrain”) on February 3, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 5 – “To Be, or Not to Be” – Is That the Question? (part 4) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro read and commented on subchapter 5, "To Be, or Not to Be" – Is That the Question?" (from the second chapter, "The Terrain”) on February 2, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 5 – “To Be, or Not to Be” – Is That the Question? (part 3) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro read and commented on subchapter 5, "To Be, or Not to Be" – Is That the Question?" (from the second chapter, "The Terrain”) on February 2, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 5 – “To Be, or Not to Be” – Is That the Question? (part 3) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro read and commented on subchapter 5, "To Be, or Not to Be" – Is That the Question?" (from the second chapter, "The Terrain”) on February 1, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 5 – “To Be, or Not to Be” – Is That the Question? (part 2) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro read and commented on subchapter 5, "To Be, or Not to Be" – Is That the Question?" (from the second chapter, "The Terrain”) on February 1, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 5 – “To Be, or Not to Be” – Is That the Question? (part 2) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro read and commented on subchapter 5, "To Be, or Not to Be" – Is That the Question?" (from the second chapter, "The Terrain”) on January 30, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 5 – “To Be, or Not to Be” – Is That the Question? (part 1) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro read and commented on subchapter 5, "To Be, or Not to Be" – Is That the Question?" (from the second chapter, "The Terrain”) on January 30, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 5 – “To Be, or Not to Be” – Is That the Question? (part 1) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro read and commented on subchapter 4, "All That is Conditioned..." (from the second chapter, "The Terrain”) on January 27, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 4 – “All That is Conditioned…” (part 4) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro read and commented on subchapter 4, "All That is Conditioned..." (from the second chapter, "The Terrain”) on January 27, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 4 – “All That is Conditioned…” (part 4) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro read and commented on subchapter 4, "All That is Conditioned..." (from the second chapter, "The Terrain”) on January 26, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 4 – “All That is Conditioned…” (part 3) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro read and commented on subchapter 4, "All That is Conditioned..." (from the second chapter, "The Terrain”) on January 26, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 4 – “All That is Conditioned…” (part 3) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro read and commented on subchapter 4, "All That is Conditioned..." (from the second chapter, "The Terrain”) on January 24, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 4 – “All That is Conditioned…” (part 2) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro read and commented on subchapter 4, "All That is Conditioned..." (from the second chapter, "The Terrain”) on January 24, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 4 – “All That is Conditioned…” (part 2) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro read and commented on subchapter 4, “All That is Conditioned…” (from the second chapter, “The Terrain”) on January 23, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 4 – “All That is Conditioned…” (part 1) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro read and commented on subchapter 4, “All That is Conditioned…” (from the second chapter, “The Terrain”) on January 23, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 4 – “All That is Conditioned…” (part 1) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro read and commented on subchapter 3, “This and That, and Other Things” (from the second chapter, “The Terrain”) on January 20, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 3 – This and That, and Other Things (part 3) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro read and commented on subchapter 3, “This and That, and Other Things” (from the second chapter, “The Terrain”) on January 20, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 3 – This and That, and Other Things (part 3) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro read and commented on subchapter 3, “This and That, and Other Things” (from the second chapter, “The Terrain”) on January 19, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 3 – This and That, and Other Things (part 2) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro read and commented on subchapter 3, “This and That, and Other Things” (from the second chapter, “The Terrain”) on January 18, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 3 – This and That, and Other Things (part 1) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro read and commented on subchapter 2, “Fire, Heat and Coolness” (from the first chapter, “Seeds: Names and Symbols”) on January 17, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 2 – Fire, Heat and Coolness (part 3) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro read and commented on subchapter 2, "Fire, Heat and Coolness" (from the first chapter, "Seeds: Names and Symbols”) on January 16, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 2 – Fire, Heat and Coolness (part 2) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro read and commented on subchapter 2, "Fire, Heat and Coolness" (from the first chapter, "Seeds: Names and Symbols”) on January 15, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 2 – Fire, Heat and Coolness (part 1) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro read and commented on subchapter 1, "What is it?" (from the first chapter, "Seeds: Names and Symbols”) on January 12, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 1 – What is it? (part 3) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro read and commented on subchapter 1, "What is it?" (from the first chapter, "Seeds: Names and Symbols”) on January 9, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Chapter 1 – What is it? (part 2) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro read and commented on subchapter 1, "What is it?" (from the first chapter, "Seeds: Names and Symbols”) on January 8, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Introduction (part 2) and Chapter 1 – What is it? (part 1) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro read and commented on “Prefaces and Introduction” on January 5, 2025, during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post Introduction by Ajahn Sumedho appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.