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Turning to the Mystics with James Finley

Center for Action and Contemplation

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Turning to the Mystics is a podcast for people searching for something more meaningful, intimate and richly present in the divine gift of their lives. James Finley, clinical psychologist and Living School faculty, offers a modern take on the historical contemplative practices of Christian mystics like Teresa of Avila, Thomas Merton, John of the Cross among others. Leaning into their experiences can become a gateway to hope, healing and oneness. Together with Kirsten Oates from the Center for ...
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The Tao of Christ

Marshall Davis

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The Tao of Christ is a podcast which explores the mystical roots of Christianity, which Jesus called the Kingdom of God, which church historian Evelyn Underhill called the Unitive Life, which Richard Rohr calls the Universal Christ, and which I refer to as Christian nonduality, unitive awareness, or union with God. This is the Tao of Christ.
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A new podcast from Cassidy Hall and the Christian Century examining the intersection of queerness and contemplative life. Based on her forthcoming book, Queering Contemplation: Finding Queerness in the Roots and Future of Contemplative Spirituality (Broadleaf, 2024). The world of contemplative Christianity has yielded to the same voices for far too long, many of whom are from centuries before our time, with lives unlike our own, and often from experiences disconnected from marginalization, o ...
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Sacred Ordinary Days with Jenn Giles Kemper

Jenn Giles Kemper, Brooke Cherry Reich

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Sacred Ordinary Days with Jenn Giles Kemper explores faith where it hits the pavement of work, relationships, creativity, and real life. Inspired by Jenn’s curiosity and faith (and her work as a minister and spiritual director) we’re crafting a show to help you meaningfully explore your own life with Christ — and ultimately lead you to become more wholly human and more fully faithful. On Tuesdays, join us for a conversation with folks whose words, work, and witness have shaped our team’s und ...
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Beholding Prayer

Strahan Coleman

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An experiential prayer podcast hosted by author, musician and spiritual director Strahan Coleman based on his book 'Beholding: Deepening Our Experience in God'. This podcast is a space to learn to gaze into God as he gazes into us and to express ourselves wholly to him. To read 'Beholding' and to discover more of Strahan's work on prayer visit www.commonerscommunion.com. Music and editing by Jonathan Class.
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Contemplative Motherhood Podcast

Erin Thomas & Chelsea Whipple

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A Sacred Space for talking about Contemplative Practices, Spirituality + Messy Motherhood. We seek the Divine Presence amidst the Beautiful Chaos of Motherhood and share our failures, our triumphs, and our missteps. Your hosts on this journey are Erin Thomas and Chelsea Whipple. To get in touch with Erin and Chelsea email them at [email protected] Check out our main website: contemplativemotherhood.org
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Liminal Living

Dr. Thomas J Rundel

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Welcome to the Liminal Living Podcast, where we dive deep into the realm of liminal spaces—those transitional phases where uncertainty is our companion. I'm your host and curator of conversations, Dr. Tom Rundel, and it's my pleasure to serve as your guide through these uncharted territories. With a doctoral background in spirituality and leadership from Portland Seminary, my research has centered on the spirituality found in the narratives of liminality in the Bible, but I have expanded my ...
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Learning How to See with Brian McLaren

Center for Action and Contemplation

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How do we transform and transcend our biases? From judgments made unconsciously to complacency in systemic evil, we must learn how to see if we are to learn how to transform. Center for Action and Contemplation faculty member Brian McLaren hosts the podcast series Learning How to See. Listen and discover how seeing is social, political, and contemplative.
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LDS guided scripture meditations to help you find peace through Jesus Christ, so you can have the Spirit to strengthen you throughout your day. I'm Vauna, and I come from the perspective of my faith as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. These mindful devotionals follow Christ’s simple and beautiful promise in the Book of Mormon where he said, “If ye do always remember me ye shall have my Spirit to be with you.” Let’s contemplate some of the sweetest scripture verses ...
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Love Period with Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis

Center for Action and Contemplation

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Do you yearn for a new vision of Christianity—one with love and justice at the core of its practice? Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis animates a renewed faith for our times in her new podcast Love Period. As a writer, scholar, activist, and leader of a radically accepting congregation in New York City, Rev. Jacqui brings her devotion, clarity, and energy to this conversational podcast. In conversation with artists, activists, and faith leaders, such as Rev. Barbara Brown Taylor, Wajahat Ali, and many o ...
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River Corner Church

River Corner Church

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River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and serve through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and to partner with the Holy Spirit. It is our hope that you will gather with our simple community of Jesus followers. Come as you are—just be yourself.
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Evangelization & Culture Podcast

Word on Fire Institute

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Tod Worner discusses the culture, faith, literature, philosophy, history, and more in stimulating conversations with renown intellectuals of our time on the Evangelization & Culture Podcast. Tod also shares a reflection of his own and a book recommendation in each episode. Tod curates more content like this in the quarterly print journal of the Word on Fire Institute, Evangelization & Culture. Learn more and become a member at WordonFire.Institute.
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The Cosmic We with Barbara Holmes and Donny Bryant

Center for Action and Contemplation

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The Cosmic We goes beyond race and racism to consider relatedness as the organizing principle of the universe, exploring our shared cosmic origins though a cultural lens that fuses science, mysticism, spirituality, and the creative arts. Together with prominent cosmologists, shamans, biblical scholars, poets and activists, Center for Action and Contemplation core teacher Barbara Holmes and co-host Donny Bryant unveil the “we” of us beyond color, continent, country, or kinship to conjure unse ...
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The Spiritual Directions Podcast is intended to help guide listeners toward wholeness through practicing greater spiritual awareness. With roots in ancient myth and the contemplative traditions, the show will touch on topics of spiritual growth through deeper awareness. Guests include people from different walks of life discussing the ways in which they have confronted their suffering and come out transformed.
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Saint Oblivion

Saint Oblivion

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IП ∆ 𝐖Φ𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐓ΞΞ𝐌𝐈П𝐆 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 ПØ𝐈𝐒Ξ ∆ПĐ Đ𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑Λ𝐂𝐓𝐈ΦП, 𝐅𝐈ПĐ𝐈П𝐆 ∆ 𝐌Ø𝐌ΞП𝐓 Ø𝐅 ₡Λ𝐋𝐌 𝐓Ø ₡ΦППΞ𝐂𝐓 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐓𝐇Ξ ĐΞΞ₱Ξ𝐑 𝐓Я𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐒 Ø𝐅 𝐋𝐈𝐅Ξ ₡ΛП 𝐁Ξ ∆ 𝑷𝑹Ø𝐅Ø𝐔ПĐ ₡𝐇Λ𝐋𝐋ΞП𝐆Ξ. ⚡ 𝐓𝐇Ξ𝐒Ξ ΛЯΞ Λ𝗨𝐑Λ𝐋 ЯΞПĐΞЯ𝐈П𝐆𝐒 Ø𝐅 𝐓𝐇Ξ 𝑴Λ𝐆П𝐈𝐅𝐈₡ΞП𝐓 Λ𝐂𝐇Ξ Ø𝐅 ΞЖ𝐈𝐒𝐓ΞП𝐂Ξ ĐΞ𝐒𝐈𝐆ПΞĐ 𝐓Ø 𝐆𝗨𝐈ĐΞ 𝐁Ξ𝐈П𝐆𝐒 ØП 𝑱Ø𝗨ЯПΞ𝐘 𝐓𝐇ЯØ𝗨𝐆𝐇 𝐓𝐇Ξ ₡Ø𝑴₱𝐋ΞЖ 𝐓Λ₱Ξ𝐒𝐓Я𝐘 Ø𝐅 𝐇𝗨𝐌ΛП Ξ𝐌Ø𝐓𝐈ØП ΛПĐ 𝐓𝐇Ξ ĐΞ𝐋𝐈₡Λ𝐓Ξ 𝐈П𝐓ΞЯ₱ⱢΛ𝐘 𝐁Ξ𝐓𝐖ΞΞП 𝐋𝐈𝐅Ξ'𝐒 𝐁ΞΛ𝗨𝐓𝐘 ΛПĐ 𝐈𝐓'𝐒 𝐈П𝐇ΞЯΞП𝐓 𝑺𝑻Я𝗨𝐆𝐆ⱢΞ𝐒.
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Welcome to Door Creek Church! We are one church in three different locations, and we're so excited you're joining us today! Be sure to stay connected through the links below: Subscribe for the latest messages: https://www.youtube.com/doorcreekchurch​ Your generosity connects you to great work being done through our church around our city and all over the world. Thank you for giving at doorcreekchurch.org/give For weekly message notes and homework for your life groups, check out: doorcreekchu ...
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After graduating from Harvard College with a degree in English Literature and the Comparative Study of Religion, Neal Tew spent three years in a monastery. The lessons he learned there - compiled in the book, The Gospel Life - continue to shape his life as husband, father and working professional. The monastic practice of Lectio Divina - prayerful meditation on Scripture - was one of the great treasures he discovered there. In this podcast, Neal shares the fruits of this practice from the pe ...
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Homilies by Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM

Center for Action and Contemplation

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Fr. Richard Rohr's Homilies at Holy Family Church, Albuquerque, NM. To see and listen to the entire list of homilies, please visit: https://cac.org/podcast/homilies/ Visit cac.org for additional resources and programs by Fr. Richard and the Center for Action and Contemplation.
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My Friend the Friar

John Lee and Fr. Stephen Sanchez, O.C.D.

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A podcast where we learn about our faith and share what it takes to live a Catholic Christian life through conversations and contemplations with my friend the friar, a Discalced Carmelite Priest.
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Youth4Life

Lutherans For Life

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The Youth4Life podcast answers THE question of today's generation: Why should I be 4 Life? Recorded with a live youth audience, each Youth4Life podcast focuses on a single life topic and provides facts, discussion starters, and opportunities for youth to become Gospel-motivated voices 4 Life!
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Contemplify

Paul Swanson | Contemplative Shoveler

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The Contemplify podcast kindles the examined life for contemplatives in the world. Through artful musings & conversations with scholars, creatives, and master teachers each episode delivers a subtly intoxicating* exchange on the contemplative lifestyle with practical takeaways to emulate in daily life. Host, Paul Swanson, is a husband, father and contemplative educator at the Center for Action and Contemplation and co-host of Another Name for Every Thing with Richard Rohr**. *Contemplify is ...
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Nature As Beloved, Nature As Self with Stephen K. Hatch is a podcast about Wilderness Christian Mysticism. Rooted in the wisdom found in Nature, Contemplative Christianity, and inter-spiritual perspectives, this series invites nature lovers, modern mystics, and seekers of every path to experience deeper meaning, beauty, and connection in everyday life.
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How do we follow Jesus in a cultural moment that is increasingly hostile to Christian orthodoxy of any kind? Join John Mark Comer as he interviews leading Christian intellectuals about the intersection of post-Christian culture and spiritual formation. If you want to take the conversation deeper, order John Mark’s new book "Live No Lies: Recognize and Resist the Three Enemies that Sabotage Your Peace" today. Available wherever books are sold.
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Youth culture and social media are inseparable—one is constantly shaping the other. But what does that mean for the young people you’re leading, and how can you help them navigate it with wisdom and faith? 🤔 In the latest episode of the Limitless Youth Ministry Podcast, we’re joined by Xenia James—presenter, producer, and content creator with The W…
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Send us a text Humanity inherited spiritual death from Adam, separated from God. Jesus's love brought life, conquering death. When people accept Jesus and step into salvation, they are born again, exchanging death for eternal life. Have you ever felt this transformation? #Jesus #eternalLife #salvation #bornAgain #deathtolifeinchrist 5 The Hard Way:…
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Welcome to Walking the Way. My name is Ray, and I really want to say thank you to everyone for listening in as we share in a regular rhythm of worship and devotion together. Credits Opening Prayer https://shorturl.at/TfDhv Bible verse Proverbs 5:15 Thought for the day Ray Borrett Bible Passage Proverbs 5 Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®…
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In this first dialogue session Jim and Kirsten focus on the maxims of Brother Lawrence. Resources: Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about James Finley, visit his faculty profile ⁠here⁠. The transcript for this episode can be found here. The book we will be using this season can be found h…
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We begin this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors with an update on the D4VD concert as well as some stories from Las Vegas. We then continue our discussion of the murder of Charlie Kirk, as well as the fallout from last week’s conversation about the same topic. We talk about the issue of free speech and where Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension falls on the censors…
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The Posture of Worship: Building Altars, Not Thrones Discover the difference between building thrones of self-importance and altars of surrender. Drawing from King David’s attempt to move the Ark of the Covenant, this message shows why good intentions aren’t enough and how casualness toward God’s presence can be dangerous. Learn why obedience matte…
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Send us a text Explore the profound joy found in God's presence, inspired by Moses' intimate encounters. Just as Moses experienced God's closeness, individuals can seek a deeper connection. The Lord meets people and transforms their hearts. Have you experienced this? #presenceofGod #Moses #encounter #joy #faith #worship Enter God's Presence: Find F…
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804 A Demon Cannon Cause The Blind to See, A Guided Christian Meditation on John 10:19-21 with the Recenter With Christ app The purpose of this podcast is to help you find more peace in and connect with the true source of peace, Jesus Christ. Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization. You can sit comfortably …
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KJV 16 And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd. 17 Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. 18 No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have…
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Presence & Practice is for people who want more than ideas—they want to live differently. Here, John & Sungshim Loppnow guide you through spiritual practices (like Immanuel Journaling), relational skills, and body-based awareness that awaken healing, connection, and purpose. Tune in to deepen your self-knowing, grow in love, and anchor your soul in…
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“This book is just what the world needs right now. At a time when tensions are hot, divisions are growing, and uncertainty is the order of the day, Sacred Parenting is a call to reconnect with what matters most: our children, our families, ourselves, and our God. The authors offer gentle wisdom and contemplative practices as antidotes to the high-v…
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Send us a text The Psalms begin with a discussion of two types of people, urging us to live wisely and please God. It emphasizes the importance of making conscious decisions to live a good life, choosing friends and activities intentionally. God knows those intimate with His word, watching over the righteous and leading them to honor. Let's aim to …
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The word "repent" has a long history. It's also been defined and used in very particular ways. In this podcast, we not only explore the way it's been wielded for various purposes (individualistic piety, behavior-management , moralizing, etc.) but also how it retains deeper implications and meanings...in other words, what is the mystical invitation …
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Send us a text God's healing power is still available. Just like He healed King Hezekiah and Hannah, He wants to heal you. Put your faith in Jesus, believe in His power, and ask Him to touch your life. Have faith in God. #Faith #Healing #Jesus #Prayer #HealingIsYours God Still Heals: Find Healing Through Faith Today Healing Is Yours! GOD STILL HEAL…
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Welcome to Walking the Way. My name is Ray, and I really want to say thank you to everyone for listening in as we share in a regular rhythm of worship and devotion together. Credits Opening Prayer https://shorturl.at/TfDhv Bible verse Proverbs 4:10 Thought for the day Ray Borrett Bible Passage Proverbs 4 The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Stan…
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Send us a text Explore the healing power of God through stories of David, Hezekiah, and a centurion. The Bible depicts healing as the restoration of health, wellness, and wholeness across physical, emotional, and spiritual areas of our lives. God hears and answers prayers for healing. Have you experienced God's healing? #healing #faith #prayer #Bib…
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Welcome to Walking the Way. My name is Ray, and I really want to say thank you to everyone for listening in as we share in a regular rhythm of worship and devotion together. Credits Opening Prayer https://shorturl.at/itPSR Bible verse Proverbs 3:20 Thought for the day Ray Borrett Bible Passage Proverbs 3 The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Stan…
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takeaways Ministry leadership is inherently difficult and often leads to burnout. Burnout can stem from vocational disappointment and unmet expectations. Relational injuries within ministry contexts are common and can be deeply impactful. Pastors often neglect their emotional health, leading to unregulated emotions. It's essential for pastors to ha…
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Send us a text Discover the source of real power within. It's easy to forget that you are not alone. You have an advocate who is always there to support you. Remember that the Holy Spirit within you is greater than any challenge you face. What challenges will you tackle this week? #HolySpirit #Advocate #Faith #InnerStrength #ChristianLiving Real Po…
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Welcome to Walking the Way. My name is Ray, and I really want to say thank you to everyone for listening in as we share in a regular rhythm of worship and devotion together. Credits Opening Prayer https://shorturl.at/itPSR Bible verse Proverbs 2:20 Thought for the day Ray Borrett Bible Passage Proverbs 2 The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Stan…
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Sir William Osler, the godfather of internal medicine and a gifted professor once observed, “No bubble is so iridescent or floats longer than that blown by the successful teacher.” Alasdair MacIntyre was one of the most consequential moral philosophers of the twentieth century and a keen professor at the University of Notre Dame. What did MacIntyre…
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Send us a text Understand your assignment and embrace your role as salt and light. Just as Jesus empowered His followers, we too can impact the world. Be effective and influential wherever you are; let your light shine! Have you found your assignment yet? #salt #light #assignment #ifriendofcclydepodcast #livethemission Understanding Your Assignment…
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Send us a text In this week's episode I ponder the brutal killing of Charlie Kirk, the large working class protests in London and I ask what our response as Christians should be in a world that is increasingly becoming more violent and intolerant. You can now support me on patreon. Just follow this link https://www.patreon.com/Thisturbulentpriest19…
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Welcome to Walking the Way. My name is Ray, and I really want to say thank you to everyone for listening in as we share in a regular rhythm of worship and devotion together. Credits Opening Prayer https://shorturl.at/itPSR Bible verse Proverbs 1:20 Thought for the day Ray Borrett Bible Passage Proverbs 1 The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Stan…
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On September 15, Pastor Jeff McLain spoke at River Corner Church on Right Here, Right Now from 1 Corinthians 7:15–24. In this message, Jeff reminded us that faithfulness to Christ doesn’t require a bigger stage, a different role, or a new situation. Instead, Paul’s command to the Corinthians — and to all the churches — is to live as believers right…
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Send us a text Experience the miracle of God’s love and grace that changes lives forever! Love , Grace & The Greatest Miracle #GodsLove #friendofclydepodcast #miracleofloveandgrace #ChristianEncouragement #NewLifeInChrist A MIRACLE OF LOVE AND GRACE Romans 1:16 John 20:30 Luke 19:10 Luke 4:18-19 John 3:16 Matthew 28:18-20 Romans 10:9-10 2 Corinthia…
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Welcome to Walking the Way. My name is Ray, and I really want to say thank you to everyone for listening in as we share in a regular rhythm of worship and devotion together. Credits Opening Prayer https://shorturl.at/itPSR Bible verse Psalm 150:6 Thought for the day Ray Borrett Bible Passage Psalm 150 The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standar…
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This is the first session which focuses on Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley reads passages from Carmen Acevedo Butcher's translation of Brother Lawrence's Practice of the Presence, reflects on core themes, and finishes with a meditative practice. Resources: Turning to the Myst…
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We dedicate this entire episode to the life, thought, and assassination of right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk. We discuss his views on race, Israel, LGBT- and gender ideology (among other issues). We also cover the various ways people have responded to his murder (with everything from sadness to glee). We conclude with some thoughts on poli…
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Discover the profound meaning of worship beyond Sunday services in this eye-opening message about becoming a kingdom of priests. Explore how King David's actions in 2 Samuel 6 weren't just ceremonial but revolutionary—recreating the environment of Eden where heaven and earth overlapped. Learn how the Garden of Eden established God's original plan f…
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802 There Will Be One Fold, and One Shepherd, A Guided Christian Meditation on John 10:16-18 with the Recenter With Christ app The purpose of this podcast is to help you find more peace in and connect with the true source of peace, Jesus Christ. Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization. You can sit comfortab…
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Send us a text Have you ever experienced a love and mercy so deep that nothing else compares? In today’s devotional, we’ll explore how God’s steadfast love reaches into the darkest places of our lives and brings us back to hope and joy. God's Faithfulness: Discovering His Unwavering Love #GodsLove #DailyDevotional #Mercy #nothingquitelikethis #Bibl…
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