Hidden in Plain Sight [SSL 293]

Today we explore the treasures of deeper mysteries that are a grace. More from Carl McColman.

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The Wounded Healer [SSL 292]

Learning from Henri Nouwen how “in our own woundedness, we can become a source of life for others”

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Eps 225: Guest, Carmen Acevedo Butcher on Brother Lawrence

Today is an unveiling of Carmen’s scintillating new translation of the classic: “Practice of the Presence” about Brother Lawrence (Nicholas Herman).

The featured image of Brother Lawrence is one I co-created using the skills of Artificial Intelligence.

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End of 2023—SSL 290: There is no future without this main thing

Closing out 2023, I’m thinking about how we make a better future and I’m featuring insights on forgiveness from Archbishop Desmond Tutu (1931-2021) and the African concept of ubuntu that can make the future possible.

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15 fantastic teachers! Very insightful and enjoyable.

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Killing My Childhood God [SSL 286]

Today, a reading from Eugene Peterson’s potent book entitled Answering God

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I’m exciting to be speaking December 10th at 1pm!

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