John sits down again with Paul Loring and Celeste Miller to hear about grief after the Holidays, as we get into the rhythms and hopes of the New Year while cleaning up all the decorative images of hope and connection. John also asks them about "meaning-making" this great task of curiosity at the center of healthy grief.
Jan 3, 2025
14 min
John sits down with Celeste and Paula, two grief counselors, to talk about the confusing nature of grief, the wall we have to walk through, and tangible ways to integrate our losses into our changing identity.
We're recording in the Advent season, balancing expectation and joy with the tug of fear, sadness, and mourning.
Dec 5, 2024
19 min
The Spiritual Dark Night, when we are so desperate for God's presence but we experience only thirst. It may not be a common topic, but vital and predictable. Every follower of Jesus will experience this Desert time, and probably multiple times in our lives. John and Heather talk with therapists and counselors Paula Loring and Celeste Miller about how to endure this horrific time of deep longing.
Jun 16, 2024
40 min
Heather Creamer returns to discuss the voices and temptations that interfere with our calling, and the posture that leads the the best sacred listening.
Jun 12, 2024
37 min
We believe a lot of lies about ourselves...
We’ve hear a lot of confusing messagesd
We’re lied to, and we lie to ourselves.
We mistakenly but easily conflate our worth is what we do.
One of our most important beliefs is what we believe about ourselves.
We need to believe that we are Called.
Heather Creamer and John Garland explore this experience of Calling, this "vocalization of God over us," which we refer to as "vocation."
Jun 4, 2024
28 min
We listen to Gilbert Hernandez talk about his experiences receiving healing and transformation, his prayer life, and spiritual lessons from his pet turtle! Gilbert introduces us to the difference between wounds and scars, and the power of directing our own healed hearts into the healing experience of others.
Thanks so much to our Episode Sponsors:
Psalm 139 and Lettuce
Dec 16, 2023
20 min
We listen to Celeste Miller talk about her experience with Grief and Lamentation from her experience as a counselor. Celeste reminds us of the difference between doubt and despair, encourages us in loneliness, and offers a beautiful mediation on the resurrection spirit.
Thanks so much to our Episode Sponsors:
Psalm 22 (reminding us to call out "Why have you forsaken?!" to God)
and
The Outdoor Christmas Lights ("no matter how long the night, just untangle the light one knot at a time")
Dec 9, 2023
24 min
We listen to Mitzi Moore talk about her experience with Lamenting. From her experience of safety and belovedness as a child to her intense experiences of lamentation in community and loneliness, Mitzi introduces us to the power of calling out our laments in a common voice.
Thanks so much to our Episode Sponsors:
Psalm 6 (reminding us to call out "How Long?!" to God)
and
The Internet (reminding us that good hug is better than a 100 "likes")
Nov 30, 2023
19 min
"God I will not be afraid... I belong to You" Psalm 3 is the first prayer in this ancient prayer book, and it begins in a place of overwhelming desperation then powerful comfort in God's protection.
Oct 11, 2023
11 min
"God we serve you with reverence. We take refuge in You..." The second part of the ancient "Forward" to the Prayer Book of the Bible, Psalm 2 introduces the Messiah and his sacred relationship with God.
Oct 10, 2023
11 min
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