The Singing of Angels [SSL 255]

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Featuring readings from Howard Thurman and Campbell McGrath

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Eps. 213 Posture over Practices: UNforming from Cindy S. Lee

Today is a conversation exploring cyclical spirituality, grief, and de-westernizing our faith with Cindy S. Lee ⬇️

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Thou Art There | Howard Thurman [SSL 235]

Today I offer you some meditations from Psalm 139 written by Dr Howard Thurman and archived in the book “For the Inward Journey”

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Seek Room for Peace | Howard Thurman [SSL215]

Today, I’m reading from The Inward Journey by Howard Thurman  Music featured at the end of the episode is by Robert J. Monson (piano) and Chris Sheffie (violin)

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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: 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
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