Audio Files to Support Your Study and Practice of the Contemplative Path.
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Explore the beauty, importance, and vitality of silence, as we explore the spirituality, psychology, and sheer humanity of silence. Subscribe to the podcast through Amazon, Google, or your favorite podcast subscription site. If you enjoy the podcast, please share us with your friends — and please support us through Patreon.
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Taking the church to therapy
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Welcome to The Hamsa Holistic Healing and Ayurveda podcast. I’m your host, Sheerie, and we will dive deep into what it means to be spiritually awakened, living a mindful and conscious life, and discover our unique spiritual gifts. I’m glad you’re here.
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Practical meditations, reflections and contemplative prompts to support your daily adventure of walking the mystical path. Via Mystica is Latin for "the Mystical Way" but you could also translate it as "the Way of Mystery." It embodies my sense that mysticism is a path, a way of life, a journey toward the greatest of goals: union with God. The meditations and exercises presented here are intended to be support for you as your travel your own unique path into the heart of God: your own unique ...
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We are two regular guys who happen to be priests in the Anglican Church, We love what we do! We also love to chat about our faith. The Vicars Crossing will explore the places where faith intersects with the Public Square.
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Events and happenings at Cathedral Bookstore. Cathedral Book Store is a non-profit 501(c)(3) located inside the Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Zeitgeist, Atlanta's nonprofit home for the spiritually independent, presents, 'Spirit of Now'. This podcast explores spiritual themes appealing to those seeking meaning, purpose, humor, fun, contemplation, music, books, Higher Power, transcendence and all that good stuff.
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Episode #42 Co-founder of Conflict REVOLUTION, Psychic channel and Author, Barbara With
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Please join me for this incredible episode where I speak with Psychic Channel, Author and Co-Founder of Conflict REVOLUTION , Barbara With. We talk about this revolutionary concept to world peace, channeling Albert Einstein and much, much more...By Sheerie Berjansky
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Episode 114 of The Church Needs Therapy is up! This week is a great conversation with Keith Giles.In this conversation we talk about the wisdom and quantum dimensions of the non-canonical book, The Gospel of Thomas.By Kevin Sweeney
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This week is a great conversation with Molly LaCroix, LMFT. In this conversation we talk psychology and spirituality, the various selves within, and how IFS helps us see new things within biblical stories.By Kevin Sweeney
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Season 10 Episode 7: Glenn E. Bracey II
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Today Kevin and Rob welcome Glenn E. Bracey II - Assistant Professor of Sociology at Villanova University. Dr Bracey specializes in race, religion, and social movements. Bracey is an award-winning teacher and scholar with publications in leading academic journals. An emerging voice on issues ranging from critical race theory to racial protests and …
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Episode#41 Yoga & the prevention of Osteoporosis with Tim Keim
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join me as I speak with Yoga Therapist, Ayurveda Specialist and Author of the book The Dynamic Dozen, Tim Keim on the prevention of osteoporosis through Yoga and Ayurveda... Contact Tim on his website Triumphantelder.comBy Sheerie Berjansky
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In this conversation we talk about staying grounded and real, how to keep doing the work without losing our joy, and why unearthing history essential for the health and wholeness of our society and countryBy Kevin Sweeney
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Season 10 Episode 6: Graham Singh and Kendra Fry
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On this episode we welcome Graham Singh and Kendra Fry from the Trinity Centres Foundation. Kendra and Graham, along with Kevin and Rob discuss projects in faith communities that will allow for increased stability and bring opportunities and to build new relationships and creative partnerships that will strengthen the church for many generations to…
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On this episode, we welcome Murray Watson. Murray is a Catholic Biblical scholar and interreligious activist. He currently serves as the adult faith formation Animator for the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board, based in the city of Barrie, Ontario.By The Vicars' Crossing
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Season 10 Episode 4: Martha Tartanic
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This week we gather for a conversation with Martha Tartanic - the cohost of The Future Christian Podcast. This in-depth chat will be released by both the Vicars’ Crossing and Future Christian Podcasts.By The Vicars' Crossing
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Episode 40 Communicating with Spirit with Medium Richard Moschella
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please join me as I speak with Author, Medium and Spirit Artist Richard Moschella on the topic of Spirit communicationBy Sheerie Berjansky
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In this conversation we talk about risking creatively, the cost of living truthfully, and feeling the love of God through the embrace of his LGBTQ+ siblings in the church.By Kevin Sweeney
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In this conversation we talk about why Harlem is so special, neighborhoods as ecosystems, and how the ancient concept of Jubilee affects how we think about justice and liberation today.By Kevin Sweeney
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Marilyn McEntyre: Silence, Words, and Telling the Truth
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A conversation with spiritual writer and teacher Marilyn McEntyre, author of books like "Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies."By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman
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In this conversation we talk about his history within the church his and movement away from organized religion, a spirituality rooted in the wilderness, and his newest book, “The God of Wild Places: Rediscovering The Divine In The Untamed Outdoors.”By Kevin Sweeney
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Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. Brian is a passionate reader of theology and philosophy, an avid hiker and mountain climber, and an authority on all things Bob Dylan. Brian is the author of several books, including Beauty Will Save the World, A Farewell To Mars, Water To Wine, Sinners In Th…
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Season 10 Episode 2: Danielle Tumminio-Hansen
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TW // This episode contains conversations about sexual assault, gender-based violence, rape culture, and/or other violence that can be emotionally triggering to some individuals. Danielle Tumminio-Hansen is a writer, three-time Ivy League graduate, theologian, and faith leader with twenty years of experience as a public intellectual. She routinely …
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Ally Henny is the author of I Won’t Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You. She is a writer, speaker, advocate-minister, and vice president of The Witness: A Black Christian Collective–an organization committed to encouraging, engaging, and empowering Black Christians toward liberation from racism. Ally completed her Master…
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In this conversation we talk about disentangling Christianity from Christian Nationalism, power and fear, and his newest book, “American Idolatry: How Christian Nationalism Betrays The Gospel And Threatens The Church.”By Kevin Sweeney
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Ashe Van Steenwyk: Silence, Queer Spirituality, and the Prophetic Imagination
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A conversation with Maki Ashe Van Steenwyk, author and excecutive director of the Minneapolis-based Center for the Prophetic Imagination.By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman
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Episode #39 The Integration of Yoga & Ayurveda with Ayurvedic Dr. Marc Halpern
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Please join us as we talk about the Integration of Yoga & Ayurveda and the topic of being Healthy and Happy through psycho/spiritual healing...By Sheerie Berjansky
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Advent Sermon for People Without a Church (and also everyone else too)
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This is an Advent sermon for people without church right now (and also for everyone else too). In this sermon, I suggest that Advent might be a time of God asking you, “What do you still really want?”By Kevin Sweeney
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In this conversation we talk about who the mystics are, why there is resistance to the word mystic, and his newest book, “The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism.”By Kevin Sweeney
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Season 9 Episode 8: Dr Jonathan C Augustine
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This week we welcome Dr Jonathan C Augustine. Dr Augustine serves as senior pastor of St. Joseph AME Church, in Durham, NC. He is an accomplished author, respected academic leader, and nationally recognized social justice advocate who speaks for the equality of all human beings. Dr Augustine’s most recent books are When Prophets Preach: Leadership …
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we are excited to welcome spiritual director, retreat leader, and internationally known speaker and teacher on mystical spirituality and contemplative living — CARL MCCOLMAN He is the author of many books, including The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism, Eternal Heart: The Mystical Path to a Joyful Life, and Unteachable Lessons: Why Wisdom Can’t …
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Season 9 Episode 6: Dr Kwok Pui Lan
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today we are excited to welcome one of the preeminent Theologians of our time - KWOK PUI-LAN Dr Kwok Pui Lan is the Dean’s Professor of Systematic Theology at Candler School of Theology. Has taught at Episcopal Divinity School, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Auburn Theological Seminary, Union Theological Seminary, and Yale Divinity School. He…
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Today we are excited to welcome Matthew Thiessen to the podcast - Matthew is an associate professor of religious studies at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. He is the award-winning author of numerous books, including - Paul and the Gentile Problem - Jesus and the Forces of Death - Contesting Conversion: Genealogy, Circumcision, and Identit…
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episode 38 speaking with Hypnotist, Energy healer & empowerment coach, Jenna Fontanez
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Please join me for episode 38 with Healer and Hypnotist, Jenna Fontanez on her fascinating spiritual journeyBy Sheerie Berjansky
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In this conversation we talk about what gets in the way of exercising care for our sacred selves, discerning our bodies spirit-given wisdom, and Dr. Walker-Barnes' newest book, “Sacred Care: Daily Practices For Nurturing Our Whole Selves.”By Kevin Sweeney
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Andrew Whitehead is an Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of the Association of Religion Data Archives at the Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture. Andrew Whitehead is one of the foremost scholars of Christian nationalism in the United States. He is the lead author of Taking America Back for God: Christian Nationalism in…
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In this conversation we talk about mystics, translating ancient writings for the modern era, and her newest book, “Practice Of The Presence: A Revolutionary Translation.”By Kevin Sweeney
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In this conversation we talk about the the creative drive to write a children’s book, the difference between the power of God's presence and the presence of God's power, and their newest book, “My Love, God Is Everywhere.”By Kevin Sweeney
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Jonathan Eig is the bestselling author of six books. His most recent King: A Life, was An Instant New York Times Bestseller, A Barack Obama Summer 2023 Read and was Hailed by The New York Times as "the definitive" account of MLK's life Jonathan's previous book, Ali: A Life, won a 2018 PEN America Literary Award and was a finalist for the Mark Lynto…
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This is a walk through the experience of certainty, facing the unknown, and some things to think about while we are going through these spaces.By Kevin Sweeney
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This is a walk through the experience of certainty, facing the unknown, and some things to think about while we are going through these spaces.By Kevin Sweeney
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Season 9 Episode 2: Dr Sarah Barton
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Dr. Sarah Jean Barton is a theologian and occupational therapist with a Doctor of Theology degree from Duke Divinity School. She completed her occupational therapy training at Boston University. Her research interests include theology and disability, research in collaboration with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, bioethics, …
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Episode 37 Holistic Weight Loss with Sarita Wilson
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Please join me in conversation with Holistic Healer, Sarita Wilson , on the topic of Holistic Weight Loss and the Mind -Body connectionBy Sheerie Berjansky
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In this episode my friend Phil Wood interviews me and asks about the journey to episode 100 and what is ahead.By Kevin Sweeney
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We kick off season 9 by welcoming back Philip Yancey. Having authored over 25 books, in which he has wrestled with God, with the Church, and with fellow believers, Philip Yancey has sold more than 17 million copies in English, and his books have been translated into 40 languages worldwide. Philip’s bestselling titles include: - What’s So Amazing Ab…
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Episode 36 Christian/Spiritual Mysticism with author and spiritual director Carl McColman
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Please join me in this beautiful discussion about Mysticism with Carl McColman, author of The New Big Book Of Christian Mysticism, Eternal Heart:The Mystical Path To A Joyful Life, Unteachable Lessons: Why Wisdom Can't Be Taught and Why Thats's Okay. Carl also has a podcast called Encountering Silence and his website is www.anamchara.com…
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This week is a great conversation with Amanda Held Opelt. In this conversation we talk about her newest book, “Holy Unhappiness: God, Goodness, And The Myth Of The Blessed Life”By Kevin Sweeney
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Cosmic Christ part 2: Jesus is What God Looks Like in Public
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In this episode I continue talking about The Cosmic Christ, and how Jesus is what God looks like in public.By Kevin Sweeney
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In this episode I begin talking about The Cosmic Christ, why when people say Jesus sometimes, it feels weird and out of place.By Kevin Sweeney
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This podcast is me answering the question, "what am I doing now?"By Kevin Sweeney
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In this conversation we talk about centering prayer, his online contemplative community “Closer Than Breath,” and his up and coming “Christian Mystic Summit.”By Kevin Sweeney
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In this conversation we talk about his book, “Sacred Strides: The Journey to Belovedness in Work and Rest” and you will discover why you want to go out and get this book!By Kevin Sweeney
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Learn more about the "Exploring Exploring" event: https://www.zgatl.org/exploring-explo... Learn more about the Exploring program: https://www.zgatl.org/exploring-group...By Debonee Morgan
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You can get "Time to Come Off the Porch: Journey of Healing from the Wounds of Kinship Care in the Black Family" wherever you get your books. Find out more about Dr Kimberley's practice: https://www.georgiasembrace.com/ Learn more about Zeitgeist, and the Exploring Program (where Dr Kimberley will be teaching!): https://www.zgatl.org/exploring-grou…
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Peri-menopause, Menopause and post-menopause with Ayurvedic Dr. Mary Alice Quinn
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Please join me as I speak with Ayurvedic Doctor, Mary Alice Quinn, on the stages of Menopause and ways to minimize the symptoms and discomforts of this transitional time of life.By Sheerie Berjansky
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