The Why Behind The What
The Why Behind The What
Nathan Albert
Welcome to the Why Behind the What where the 'what' can spark a conversation; the 'why' can open up one's soul. In Season Three, we are discovering the Divine all around us, seeing the Spiritual in everything, and hopefully being surprised by the Sacred. Learn more at nathanalbert.com.
S.3 Episode 38: The Squirrel Whisperer
I think I found a squirrel whisperer. He helped me be so still I experienced the mystical and mysterious all around me. Check out my website. and come find me on Twitter or Instagram. Review this podcast on Apple Podcasts. If you need help, here's a quick tutorial video on how to review a podcast. Music Credit:‘Creative Minds’ from www.bendsound.com.  This podcast was written and created on Monacan Land. Learn more at native-land.ca May you have peace, may you have calm, and may you have happiness.
Sep 20, 2021
6 min
S.3 Episode 37: What is the Loving Thing to Do?
I am not a normal or wise person and this caused me to cut open my hand with scissors. This got me thinking about the damage and pain we cause when we're not aware. Yet, it got me thinking about how much damage and pain our theological beliefs cause.  Come find me via my website, Twitter, or Instagram. Review this podcast on Apple Podcasts. If you need help, here's a quick tutorial video on how to review a podcast. Music Credit:‘Creative Minds’ from www.bendsound.com.  This podcast was written and created on Monacan Land. Learn more at native-land.ca May you have peace, may you have calm, and may you have happiness.
Sep 13, 2021
9 min
S.3 Episode 36: Sea Glass as the Spiritual Life
I am mildly obsessed with sea glass. And by mildly, I mean wildly. It has shifted my entire understanding of the spiritual life. By far, it has become one of my favorite metaphors for the Christian faith and the spiritual life.  Subscribe to my newsletter and check out my website. Come find me on Twitter or Instagram. Review this podcast on Apple Podcasts. If you need help, here's a quick tutorial video on how to review a podcast. Music Credit:‘Creative Minds’ from www.bendsound.com.  This podcast was written and created on Monacan Land. Learn more at native-land.ca May you have peace, may you have calm, and may you have happiness.
Sep 6, 2021
6 min
S.3 Episode 35: Kicked in the Face with a Tap Shoe
I once got kicked in the face with a tap shoe. I had a mustache at the time, so I probably deserved it. Thinking about that experience, I'm reminded how slowing down and being aware is the beginning of the spiritual life. And, you're less likely to get hurt.  Subscribe to my newsletter and check out my website. Come find me on Twitter or Instagram. Review this podcast on Apple Podcasts. If you need help, here's a quick tutorial video on how to review a podcast. Music Credit:‘Creative Minds’ from www.bendsound.com.  This podcast was written and created on Monacan Land. Learn more at native-land.ca May you have peace, may you have calm, and may you have happiness.
Aug 30, 2021
4 min
S.3 Episode 34: Rehab Relevance
Some people seem to think the best way to be relevant is to strip away the stuff that actually is relevant. Sometimes, though, you need to restore it instead.  Subscribe to my newsletter and check out my website and blog. Find me on Twitter or Instagram. Review this podcast on Apple Podcasts. If you need help, here's a quick tutorial video on how to review a podcast. Music Credit:‘Creative Minds’ from www.bendsound.com.  This podcast was written and created on Monacan Land. Learn more at native-land.ca May you have peace, may you have calm, and may you have happiness.
Aug 23, 2021
7 min
S.3 Ep 33: Hitting the Invisible Wall
Have you ever hit the wall? Have you ever hit an invisible wall inside a museum? Sometimes, discovering what you can't see by bumping into it is the best way to see. Subscribe to my newsletter and check out my website and blog. Find me on Twitter or Instagram. Review this podcast on Apple Podcasts. If you need help, here's a quick tutorial video on how to review a podcast. Music Credit:‘Creative Minds’ from www.bendsound.com.  This podcast was written and created on Monacan Land. Learn more at native-land.ca May you have peace, may you have calm, and may you have happiness.
Aug 16, 2021
4 min
S.3 Episode 32: Be a Bowl
I've had a wooden bowl in my office for over a decade. This simple bowl has radically impacted my identity as a pastor and chaplain.  Subscribe to my newsletter and check out my website and blog. Find me on Twitter or Instagram. Review this podcast on Apple Podcasts. If you need help, here's a quick tutorial video on how to review a podcast. Music Credit:‘Creative Minds’ from www.bendsound.com.  This podcast was written and created on Monacan Land. Learn more at native-land.ca May you have peace, may you have calm, and may you have happiness.
Aug 9, 2021
5 min
S.3 Episode 31: The Magical Food Elevator
My son has a fascination with the magical food elevator. In this episode, I share how his love of the food elevator can be an illustration of being seen by the Divine.  Subscribe to my newsletter and check out my website and blog. Find me on Twitter or Instagram. Review this podcast on Apple Podcasts. If you need help, here's a quick tutorial video on how to review a podcast. Music Credit:‘Creative Minds’ from www.bendsound.com.  This podcast was written and created on Monacan Land. Learn more at native-land.ca May you have peace, may you have calm, and may you have happiness.
Aug 2, 2021
5 min
S.3 Episode 30: Making Things Right
I have always loved home repair shows, even though I am not very handy with home repairs. A couple of home repair shows have taught me a thing or two about the need for us to create spiritual homes where we can thrive.  Subscribe to my newsletter and check out my website and blog. You can find me on Twitter or Instagram. Review this podcast on Apple Podcasts. If you need help, here's a quick tutorial video on how to review a podcast. Music Credit:‘Creative Minds’ from www.bendsound.com.  This podcast was written and created on Monacan Land. Learn more at native-land.ca May you have peace, may you have calm, and may you have happiness.
Jul 26, 2021
6 min
S.3 Episode 29: True Art and Spirituality is the Process
There is something about the process of creating art, as well as Netflix's Blown Away, that reminds me of the process of the spiritual life.  Subscribe to my newsletter and check out my website and blog. You can find me on Twitter or Instagram. Review this podcast on Apple Podcasts. If you need help, here's a quick tutorial video on how to review a podcast. Music Credit:‘Creative Minds’ from www.bendsound.com.  This podcast was written and created on Monacan Land. Learn more at native-land.ca May you have peace, may you have calm, and may you have happiness.
Jul 19, 2021
7 min
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