“We’re told that we are in a spiritual battle with our flesh, but does that mean that the goal of spirituality is to transcend our bodies? Or to become a disembodied spirit? In today’s podcast and post, I add another layer in our discovery of the contemplative life. While it’s necessary and wise to warn […] The post 463-Embodiment and Pneuma: Ultim…

Today we have another interview with special guest James Early from “The Bible Speaks to You.” James and I met on #podMatch and quickly became fast friends. I invited him onto this program, not to entertain you, but to encourage you in your own journey of faith. James and I will discuss the difference between […] The post 462-Interview: James Early…

Today we have a special guest, Mark Collins from “Freedom for Life.” I just love finding people in the world who are passionate about their work and who have something profound to offer. In a world where everyone is a life-coach, or is striving for self-promotion, it’s refreshing to find the real deal, someone who […] The post 461-Interview: Mark C…

“Are you ready to try something different? Can you carve out some time to be present with this content? In today’s podcast and post I am going to give you a guided tour into my own contemplative practice. We’ll journey from our chair, through our breath, into our naked being whose center is everywhere and […] The post 460-The Concierge of Contempla…

“When you hear the term “Contemplation” what comes to your mind? Many think its having deep thoughts, others see it as meditation, while others are skeptical because they have a negative understanding of the mystics. In today’s podcast and post I do my best to answer the question: What is Contemplation? I’ll share the common assumptions, […] The po…

“When Paul wrote his letters to Churches, was he trying to write the Bible? If Paul’s words are authoritative now, then are so many churches still preaching conversion to religion? In today’s final episode of our series in the book of Romans, we take all we’ve learned from Paul’s Gospel and deconstruction of his religion, […] The post 458-Rome 32: …

“What is your definition of sin? Is sin all the bad things we do, or the good things we don’t do? In today’s podcast and post we continue our series in Romans as Paul uses his instruction about not judging others and accommodating those who are weak in faith to open up a life-hack that […] The post 457-Rome 31: Freedom or Non Faith appeared first o…

“Why is it so hard to welcome those who are different without judging them? Why do people blame religions for being so judgmental, while being so themselves? In today’s podcast and post we continue our series in Romans, examining Paul’s admonishment to welcome and not to judge others. I our world where some are so […] The post 456-Rome 30: Welcomin…

“If religions are always talking about love, why are they behind so many wars?” In today’s podcast and post, we examine Paul’s clear instruction on how we are to live under the law of love rather than the many laws of religion, or the lawlessness of irreligion. Join me now as we see the practical […] The post 455-Rome 29: Love Means Wake Up and Cle…

“Are you able to see how politics has become the world’s biggest religion, replete with temples, worship services, dogma, devout congregations, influential leaders, and a lot of money?” In today’s podcast and post, we continue our series in the book of Romans where Paul provides extremely clear instruction for how Christ followers should live polit…