Eps. 175 | Mystery Doesn’t Need to be Defended; Guest, Steve Wiens

Steve Wiens, is a writer, speaker, pastor, and the podcast host of This Good Word podcast. Our conversation involves rich topics from his book Shining Like the Sun about 7 Practices that deepen our intimacy with God. We converse about listening past our dualist assumptions and participating in the mysteries we don’t have to defend; Allowing God to be sufficient for us and accepting the extravagant divine love available as we detach from stories that don’t work anymore and begin to practice awareness that draws us into a life unfolding with moments and discoveries of the eternal now. Dive in deeper on this episode HERE (Support the program today and unlock extras from many episodes. patreon.com/sparkmymuse)
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Words are Contagious; and wisdom from Thomas Merton on learning to be alone [SSL154]

Today, an exploration of the frameworks and cages created by the words given to us in times of crisis (pandemic, lockdown, quarantine, etc.) How must we use words that are generative, liberating, and that encourage cooperation, unity and care-taking? Also a reading from Thomas Merton’s work “New Seeds of Contemplation” wisdom on learning how to be alone.


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Eps 174 – Together we heal; Guest, Liz Mullinar

Liz Mullinar is one of the founders of Advocates for Survivors of Child Abuse (now Blue Knot Foundation) and is the Founder of the Heal For Life Foundation (formerly Mayumarri Healing Centre) and created the TREE (Trust, Release, Empower Educate) Model of Trauma Recovery Mullinar is regarded as an expert in the field of trauma. In 2019, she presented the TREE model at the International Congress of Trauma and Attachment alongside other trauma experts. We discuss her practical and extensive book “Heal for Life: How to Heal Yourself from the Pain of Childhood Trauma” a guidebook detailing her knowledge from over 20 years of supporting survivors of childhood trauma to heal. On the webpage, you can scroll down for the audio player.) (If you have issues getting triggered, like I have, you might enjoy a previous episode I did for a Soul School lesson reflecting on Liz’s material called “How-to De-Trigger.”)

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Testimony of Simplicity; from Quaker Thomas R. Kelly [SSL153]

Today, I read and reflect on an excerpt on simplicity and the presence of God from the little gem of a book called A Testament of Devotion by Thomas R. Kelly a Quaker mentored by Rufus Jones (both of these Quaker men greatly influenced the spirituality of one of my favorite spiritual teachers, Dr Howard Thurman.)

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Eps 173|Memories and Spiritual Formation; Guest Casey Tygrett

My guest is spiritual director, pastor/theologian in residence, and author Casey TygrettOur conversation includes the topics of his book: As I Recall: Discovering the Place of Memories in Our Spiritual Life  Find more on this episode HERE. (Support the program today and unlock extras from many episodes – patreon.com/sparkmymuse) – SparkMyMuse.com contains over 325 audio episodes, an online store, and resources. Enjoy!

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