Books – Page 36 – Lisa Colón DeLay | Spiritual Formation and the Way of the Desert Elders

Overpowering Racism; Dr Ibram X. Kendi [SSL182]

Today, I celebrate the work of a previous guest, Dr Ibram X. Kendi with a reading from one of his books that gets to the heart of how to create lasting change that benefits all colors of people.

🚩Get access to extras at the link below that include links to him, his books, and a list of Black Americans authors I recommend reading. Pick one or two and make yourself more aware. These extras normally are reserved for financial supporters of my work, but I offer them to you for free today. https://www.patreon.com/posts/47371577

Hear our guest conversation episode here: https://lisadelay.com/blog/blog/eps-101-racism-came-america-guest-dr-kendi/

Remember that we are reading Robert Monson’s Devotional together in February AND it’s not too late to join us. When you post your reflections online uses the hashtag #subvstill 🚩Get a digital copy here: (https://www.subcultureinc.org/product-page/subversive-stillness-1) Meet with us for the discussion on Wednesday, March 3 (2021). It is free to attend, but you need to register here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/spark-my-muse—book-4/register.

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In Conversation with Dr Lerita Coleman Brown – renewal for our spirits [SSL181]

Today, I celebrate the wisdom of a friend, Dr Lerita Coleman Brown. This is an edited version of the conversation that originally aired LIVE on October 12, 2020. She offers spiritual wisdom for our turbulent times, gives us details about Dr Howard Thurman and how his ways of knowing God intimately can guide us in our work and lives today. She also leads us in a centering practice for spiritual renewal and closes us with a blessing of prayer. You will be blessed with this episode. 🚩Get access to extras (links to her and info) at this link. They are free today. https://www.patreon.com/posts/47168720 Listen now with the AUDIO PLAYER:
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My BOOK! Now you can pre-order my book here: tiny.cc/wildland. Or, you can help an independent bookshop by shopping here: 🥰 tiny.cc/wildINDIE

If you missed the excellent book discussion with author Charlotte Donlon, LIVE, Jan 6, 2021 then just click below for the replay: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/spark-my-muse—book ( When you support this work (at Patreon) you ease the financial burden I have when creating this work, and you unlock many extras from years of episodes. You ALSO get sneak peeks on episodes, projects, and news on my book “The Wild Land Within” published with Broadleaf Books: patreon.com/sparkmymuse ) SparkMyMuse.com contains over 369+ audio episodes, an online store, and resources. Roam around the website and enjoy!

CONTRIBUTIONS? Most everything I create can be enjoyed for little or nothing. Some people tell me they get excited to help out when they find something they enjoy. Sound like you? So pay-what-you’d-like to help. It’s appreciated. Thank you. ❤️ • VENMO: venmo.com/lisadelay • PayPal.me/lisacolondelay

Listen to a recent episode:

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If a Clarinet Had a Soul [SSL180]

Today, I bring you some reflections on Ella Fitzgerald—the First Lady of Jazz; the Subversive Stillness devotional entry for Feb 3rd (from author Robert Monson); and the poignant “I need you” prayer from Dr. Howard Thurman. 🚩Get access to extras, like website links related to the episode, are at the support page that is free today. https://www.patreon.com/posts/46866376 Listen now with the AUDIO PLAYER:
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Featured music on the episode is a sample of “Close Your Eyes” sung by Ella Fitzgerald. It is a CreativeCommons work (CC) gathered from the Library of Congress: archive.org

JOIN US, FEB 3!

Meet up with us at this link Wednesday, Feb 3 – register to attend the engaging event for free here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/spark-my-muse—book-3/register [• January 2021 reading selection is Revolutions of the Heart – find that here: https://bookshop.org/a/15826/9781725264946]

Stop by for the replay if you miss the live event.

My BOOK! Now you can pre-order my book here: tiny.cc/wildland. Or, you can help an independent bookshop by shopping here: 🥰 tiny.cc/wildINDIE

If you missed the excellent book discussion with author Charlotte Donlon, LIVE, Jan 6, 2021 then just click below for the replay: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/spark-my-muse—book powered by Crowdcast ( When you support this work (at Patreon) you ease the financial burden I have when creating this work, and you unlock many extras from years of episodes. You ALSO get sneak peeks on episodes, projects, and news on my book “The Wild Land Within” published with Broadleaf Books: patreon.com/sparkmymuse ) SparkMyMuse.com contains over 369+ audio episodes, an online store, and resources. Roam around the website and enjoy!

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Eps. 192: Subversive Stillness and Restorative Justice; Guest, Robert Monson

My guest today is author and returning guest Robert Monson. We are conversing about his devotional book “Subversive Stillness: An Antiracist Devotional for the Everyday Believer” (Get it here in time to read it for February: https://www.subcultureinc.org/publications )

It is the book selection for February and we will meet for interaction and discussion on March 3 with Robert. The event is free, but you need to sign up here – https://www.crowdcast.io/e/spark-my-muse—book-4/register

Find my notes for this episode and extras normally when you contribute as a supporter for a tiny amount, but this time they are free:https://www.patreon.com/posts/46412352

In you are interested, listen to my prior conversion with Robert on grief and community; Episode 170: https://lisadelay.com/blog/blog/eps-170-grief-and-community-guest-robert-j-monson/

Reading REMINDER! JANUARY 2021 Selection— is
Revolutions of the Heart: Literary, Cultural & Spiritual by Yahia Lababidi
Feb 3 – is the LIVE STREAM book club discussion- It’s free to come, but you need to save your spot. Click HERE to do that.

If you missed the author discussion (JAN 6) of “The Great Belonging” by Charlotte Donlon, you can watch it here! (sparkmymuse.com) powered by Crowdcast

• SparkMyMuse.com contains over 368 audio episodes you can hear, an online store, and many resources. Visit. Roam. And Enjoy! 🚩My book “The Wild Land Within” is about discovering the unknown landscape of the heart and is NOW Available for Pre-order at tiny.cc/wildINDIE. Find out more!

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Eps. 191: Awakened by Death to Living; Guest, Christiana Peterson

My guest today is author and returning guest Christiana Peterson; and we are conversing about her book “Awakened by Death Life-Giving Lessons from the Mystics” Find my notes for this episode and extras normally when you contribute as a supporter for a tiny amount, but this time they are free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/46214189

To hear our first conversation about her book “Mystics and Misfits: Meeting God through St. Francis and Other Unlikely Saints” (Episode 137) go here: https://lisadelay.com/blog/blog/eps-137-writing-letters-to-the-misfit-mystics-guest-christiana-n-peterson

If you missed the author discussion (JAN 6) of “The Great Belonging” by Charlotte Donlon, you can watch it here! (sparkmymuse.com) powered by Crowdcast

If you’d like to support me with defraying the cost of production, I’m delighted to have your help! PayPal.me/lisacolondelay

Listen to a recent episode:

• You can help Spark My Muse grow and thrive by helping in these two ways:

1. Share the program with another person today. 2. Leave a Rating/ Write a Review on iTunes HERE.

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