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S7E5 Beverly Lanzetta on Birthing a New Mysticism
"With poetic clarity and theological depth, Beverly Lanzetta names the sacred within the human, the Divine Feminine within tradition, and the transforming power of contemplation for our wounded…
S7E4 Dr. Liza J. Rankow on Soul Medicine for a Fractured World
"In the ashes of all we have lost, a world of liberation is waiting to be born, if we are brave enough to labor for it. Like the wisest midwife, Liza Rankow takes our hand and offers practical tools…
S7E3 Philip Connors on The Mountain Knows the Mountain: A Fire Watch Diary
Philip Connors is a fire lookout, essayist, and author of four books. A former journalist at the Wall Street Journal, Connors has been a fire lookout in the Gila National Forest for over twenty…
S7E2 Anna Tivel on Animal Poem, Short Stories, and Checking Your Shoes
"Through her graceful poetry and pristine instrumentation, the folk singer delivers indictments of modern indignities alongside moments of hope." — Pitchfork Anna Tivel is an award-winning songwriter…
S7E1 Dr. Martin Shaw on Liturgies of the Wild
"Here is a rosary of soaring myth, gripping narrative, and deep wisdom, all told with breathtaking verve that enchants and sweeps us along, from first word to last. A superb, inspiring read." — Gabor…
S7E1 Vision for a New Cabinet by Teddy Macker (Season 7 Trailer)
Season 7 is hatching. A series of conversations has come together, mighty and beautiful folks offering feathered insight and story from their unique perch in the world (I am going to shift things up…
S6E13 The Famous One
Musing on obituaries with your name on it.
S6E12 Remembering Lerita Coleman Brown on Waiting for a Word in the Heart
Remembering Lerita Coleman Brown
S6E11 Stay Outside (or Non-Liturgical Liturgical Calendar Musing)
Musing on my personal non-liturgical liturgical calendar that runs from December 11 - December 10 each calendar year.
S6E10 Gail Straub on Embracing Our Human Family
"In radiant, lyrical prose, Gail Straub takes us on a voyage like no other, both into little-known places across the globe and, most memorably, the inner realms of the soul. …..this is a journey that…
S6E9 Mark Longhurst on The Holy Ordinary
Mark Longhurst is an author and contemplative guide who has spent years exploring the sacred dimensions of everyday life. In our conversation we talk about his book The Holy Ordinary: A Way to God, a…
S6E8 Haleh Liza Gafori Brings Water to the Thirsty
Haleh Liza Gafori is a translator, performance artist, vocalist, and educator whose work bridges ancient Persian mysticism with contemporary spiritual longing. In our conversation we talk about her…
S6E7 Contemplative Parenting with Aizaiah G. Yong and Nereyda Yong
"This book is just what the world needs right now. At a time when tensions are hot, divisions are growing, and uncertainty is the order of the day, Sacred Parenting is a call to reconnect with what…
S6E6 [Rebroadcast] Dr. Larry Ward on America's Racial Karma, the Fragrance of Wisdom, and Learning How To Suffer Less
This is a repost of my conversation with Dr. Larry Ward. Dr. Ward passed away on August 19 at his home in Rhode Island. He was a Buddhist teacher, author, and co-founder of The Lotus Institute. He…
S6E5 Amy Frykholm on Journey to the Wild Heart
"You can trust Amy Frykholm as a modern-day amma who knows the terrain of the soul. Reading Journey to the Wild Heart is like going out to the desert for a word. It helps us slow down, let go, unknow…
S6E4 Todd Davis on Ditch Memory
"To read a new and selected collection is to experience the evolution of a voice, in this case an essential voice in American poetry. To sit with the whole of these transportive, immersive poems is…
S6E3 Sr. Laura Swan, OSB on the Radical Wisdom of the Beguines
"…Swan's book provides an accessible overview of beguine spirituality in the context of their own times…[it] does a good job of explaining both the beguines' spiritual practices and their continuing…
S6E2 Patrick Boland on Contemplative Leadership
Patrick Boland is an author, teacher, coach, and consultant. In our conversation we talk about his book The Contemplative Leader: Uncover the Power of Presence and Connection. Patrick is a whipsmart,…
S6E1 Cynthia Bourgeault on Thomas Keating, Christian Nonduality, and Mystical Maps
Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault is a mystic, teacher, writer, Episcopal priest. In our conversation we talk about her book Thomas Keating: The Making of a Modern Mystic. A book that should not have, but…
S6 Intensification of Life (Season 6 Trailer)
"Practice simply is one intensification of what is natural and around us all the time. Practice is to life as poetry is to spoken language. So as poetry is the practice of language, "practice" is the…
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