Today we explore photography and how it can be a doorway into contemplative spirituality.  As we have increasing access to photos on our phones, we hope this episode inspires you to engage in new ways.Resources ...

Today we are joined by the Creative Director of Spiritual Directors International, Matt Whitney.  We explore the intersection of art, nature, movement and spirituality.   To learn more about Matt’s work and his art, connect at ...

Join us as we talk about the differences between time and energy and how to make the most of our natural energy rhythms. 

Join us as we explore body-mind-spirit connections with licensed Physical Therapist, Shannon Kunstman.  We discuss the importance of integrative body work with spiritual guidance.  To learn more, connect with Shannon at

Join us as we explore body-mind-spirit connections with Katie Anders.   Katie is a spiritual guide, a trained yoga instructor and also one who recently has entered the process of becoming a nun with a religious order....

We are concluding our series exploring the lives of modern contemplatives who have helped shape our spirituality.  Today we are joined by Dave Schmelzer.  Dave has been a colleague and friend for almost 2 decades and has been instr...

We are continuing our series exploring the lives of modern contemplatives who have helped shape our spirituality.  Today is the artist Scott Erikson.  Check out his work at:

We are continuing our series exploring the lives of modern contemplatives who have helped shape our spirituality.  Today is the band Waterdeep with the music of Don and Lori Chaffer.We encourage you to check out...

We are continuing our series exploring the lives of modern contemplatives who have helped shape our spirituality.  Today is Barbara Brown Taylor. We encourage you to check out some of her writings.  Me...

Today we kick off a new series for 2025 exploring the lives of modern contemplatives who have helped shape our spirituality.  We start with the Irish poet John O’Donahue.  We encourage you to check out some of his...

We close out the year sharing 3 lessons we’ve learned in 2024.   We hope our reflections invite you to engage in your own time of considering what 2024 offered you.

Join us today as we talk about the backstory of Charles Dickens and his creation of this classic.  We explore the creative process, shadow sides and more. 

Winter seasons, whether they be literal or figurative, have much to offer us.  Join us as we revisit the topic of Winter Solstice and how we are engaging this transitional time in the Northern Hemisphere. (For listeners in the Southern ...

Join us as we talk about mastermind groups. We explore some of the key elements and benefits of these groups and hope you feel inspired to check out some of our offerings.Learn more at

Today we explore the concept of wanting for more and how desire is not necessarily selfish or greedy.  We discover ways gratitude and wanting for more co-exist.

Join us as we delve into the topic of limited eating and its various causes.  We explore situations like food allergies, dietary choices, religious practices, and situational constraints like travel and emotions that often follow. 

Today, we are joined by spiritual guide Betsy Gonwa to discuss the intersection of food, spirituality, and health. We hope you find inspiration from her story and the ways healthy eating impacts our daily lives.Learn more a...

We are continuing our series about food, looking at 4 common ways we relate to food.  Check out Ep 198, Spirituality of Food, for the first part of the series.

 Food is something every single one of us interacts with regularly.  Join us as we take what might seem like a mundane part of life and explore some of the spiritual implications.

As the US is in an election week, we are reminding ourselves of some helpful spiritual practices

Join us for Part 2 where we continue the conversation from last week around common questions and ideas about spiritual direction and contemplative spirituality.  For part 1, please check out Episode 195.

We have collected a few common questions and ideas about spiritual direction and contemplative spirituality.  Join us as we address some myths and help expand our understanding around the benefits of spiritual guidance.  

Today we have the honor of interviewing one of the leaders of Spiritual Directors Europe, an organization that networks and trains spiritual guides across that continent. Join us as Rafael Maria Theuvenet shares about spiritual direction in ...

Today we hear from an interior designer (Carol), bus driver (Chris) and non profit worker (Abbie) about ways they are seeing God show up in their work and everyday lives.  We hope you find inspiration in your own life and work.

Today we learn wisdom from Ancient Chinese Medicine about the shortest season and how we might engage with it.  Even though most of us follow a four- season calendar, we hope you find ways to contextualize this fifth season.