Best Ruth Haley Barton Podcasts (2024)

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Poem Meditation: by Ruth Haley Barton 2:26

5h ago2:26

2:26

Listen as Kathy reads a poetic reflection called, "On Time" by Ruth Haley Barton, on the importance of slowing down and savoring life's moments. Consider this in your own practice of self care, or if you don't yet have your own, please feel free to use this as a starting point. Kathy: I just invite you now to think about the words of this poem and …

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Soul Care: Embracing Solitude, Silence & Stillness 18:16

24d ago18:16

18:16

Summary Kevin and Kathy discuss the concept of 'soul care' and practices to nurture one's soul. Their discussion explores the importance of solitude, silence, and stillness as means to connect with one's inner self and find peace amidst the distractions and noise of daily life. Interspersed are helpful personal anecdotes, practical tips, and a poem…

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Oceanside: Meditation Vacation 8:00

2M ago8:00

8:00

Summary In this short episode, Kevin guides you through a relaxing journey to an imaginary beach. Engage your senses by imagining the warm sand, blue sky, gentle waves, and refreshing ocean breeze. Immerse yourself as you create a place of tranquility that you can return to anytime you need. Kevin Now that the summer season is upon us, we could all…

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Courage Quotient Quiz 3:40

3M ago3:40

3:40

Summary This episode of “Coping” discusses the concept of a 'courage quotient' and presents seven acts of courage that individuals can rate themselves on, from 1 (weakest) to 7 (strongest). These acts include having a vision and dreams, seeing reality, confronting issues, accepting criticism, taking risks, being vulnerable, and following through on…

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Courage Quotient 21:21

3M ago21:21

21:21

Summary This episode of “Coping” discusses the concept of courage and introduces seven daily acts of courage as outlined by Robert Staub in his TED Talk. Kevin and Kathy engage in a thoughtful dialogue exploring each of the seven acts and share personal experiences and insights on how these acts manifest in their lives as well as the importance of …

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Peaceful Meditation: Felice St. John 6:50

4M ago6:50

6:50

Felice St John leads you through a guided meditation focused on breath awareness, releasing negative thoughts or emotions, visualizing positive intentions, and allowing healing energy to flow through the body. The meditation aims to promote a deep sense of peace, relaxation, and connection with a higher power or life force. It encourages participan…

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Courage: Models & Myths 19:41

4M ago19:41

19:41

Kathy and Kevin discuss the topic of courage and explore its true meaning beyond the common misconceptions. Reframing the perception of courage as not just physical bravery but as the ability to stay true to one's desires and walk one's own path despite fears or external pressures is important on your path to becoming healthy. Kathy Welcome back ev…

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Leslie's Story: Writing "Walking in Healing" 3:23

5M ago3:23

3:23

Summary Kathy interviews Leslie on writing her memoir. She discusses her journey from journaling privately to publishing a book sharing her story and healing process. Listen to how the power of writing can transform your life. Kathy: So welcome, Leslie. My first question is, what prompted you to write your memoir, your own story? Leslie: Well, I lo…

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Does My Story Matter? 16:12

5M ago16:12

16:12

Kathy and Kevin discuss overcoming common blocks people face in sharing their personal stories and why every human story matters. They address common myths that our stories are boring or unimportant, fears of revisiting the past or reactions from others, and the healing power of vulnerability in finding connection and give listeners advice about wh…

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Traditional Irish Blessing 1:32

6M ago1:32

1:32

Listen as Kevin leads you through a traditional Irish blessing to encourage you on your path of self-discovery. Kevin: May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face. The rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand. May God be with …

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Discovering Our Origin Story 18:44

6M ago18:44

18:44

Join us today on “Coping” where Kathy and Kevin discuss the value of exploring personal and family origin stories. Learn how understanding where we come from fosters connection, perspective and empowerment to overcome current challenges and practical ways you can discover your origin story to help you adjust the path you may be on now as an adult. …

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Allison's Story 4:11

6M ago4:11

4:11

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The River of no Agenda 1:52

6M ago1:52

1:52

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I Think I Need 100 Days Like This 2:36

6M ago2:36

2:36

This cool breeze by the river bank. A great blue heron feeding in the shallows. The pilated woodpecker serenading the forest with its haunting song. I think I need one hundred days like this! Slowly, ever so slowly. Here. Now. This! Bit by bit and little by little, I feel a twinge of what may be life. A steady erosion has happened in me. It’s taken…

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Blessing for the Brokenhearted 1:23

6M ago1:23

1:23

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Story Blessing: By Jan Richardson 1:27

7M ago1:27

1:27

Listen as Kevin Deegan leads you in a blessing by Jan Richardson. May it bring you comfort and solace on your path to wellness: Kevin: You might think this blessing lives in the story that you can see, that it is curled up in a comfortable spot on the surface of the telling. But this blessing lives in the story beneath the story. It lives in the st…

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Story: The Power to Overcome Our Myths 23:23

7M ago23:23

23:23

Summary In this episode of "Coping", Kevin and Kathy discuss personal stories and describe how to transform limiting self-perceptions. They analyze common story myths that reinforce feelings of inadequacy, loneliness or invisibility, and discuss remedies like sharing authentic experiences in trusted communities. While childhood stories can instill …

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Reflection: Holiday Lights 1:29

8M ago1:29

1:29

As we celebrate with Christmas lights, we should be intentional about shining our own lights spiritually. We are called to illuminate the world and bring light where it is needed through our faith and actions. Let Chaplain Kevin Deegan lead you in prayer asking God for help in shining His light and bringing it where needed most during this season. …

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Light in the Darkness 18:35

8M ago18:35

18:35

In this episode of “Coping”, Kathy and Kevin discuss the symbolism of lights during the holiday season, highlighting familial traditions around decorative lights and the spiritual meaning of light in the Bible. Light represents hope during dark times, and as people who are called to shine their light into the world, we can think about what type of …

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Thanksgiving: Fill-in-the-Blank Blessing 3:08

9M ago3:08

3:08

Listen as Kevin leads you through a simple, fill-in-the-blank meditation focused on gratitude and appreciation. Reflect on and write down two attributes of God you appreciate, one thing you are celebrating today, and three things you are most grateful for today before thanking God for all of the things you are grateful for. Kevin: We're going to st…

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Thanksgiving: Savoring the Spiritual Leftovers 16:39

9M ago16:39

16:39

The first episode of the 4th season of "Coping" discusses practices for celebrating Thanksgiving and carrying gratitude through the entire year. Kathy and Kevin love Thanksgiving for the food, family gatherings, and chance to reflect on blessings because reflection can bring about new direction and understanding. Practices like daily celebration an…

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EP. 56 - Postmodernism and Neo-Christianity 50:33

9M ago50:33

50:33

Dive deep into scripture with Addie as current events, teachings in the modern church, testimonies, trends, important biblical teachings, and the sweeping drift away from the basic truths in the Bible across the modern-day Church are all brought to light to be tested only against the infallible, un-changing, Word of God on Discerning the Drift.…

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EP. 55 - Postmodernism and Todays Neo-Gnosticsm 49:58

9M ago49:58

49:58

Dive deep into scripture with Addie as current events, teachings in the modern church, testimonies, trends, important biblical teachings, and the sweeping drift away from the basic truths in the Bible across the modern-day Church are all brought to light to be tested only against the infallible, un-changing, Word of God on Discerning the Drift.…

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EP. 54 - Neo-Gnosticism and Postmodernism 51:50

9M ago51:50

51:50

Dive deep into scripture with Addie as current events, teachings in the modern church, testimonies, trends, important biblical teachings, and the sweeping drift away from the basic truths in the Bible across the modern-day Church are all brought to light to be tested only against the infallible, un-changing, Word of God on Discerning the Drift.…

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EP. 53 - Emergent Post-modernism Continued 49:50

9M ago49:50

49:50

Dive deep into scripture with Addie as current events, teachings in the modern church, testimonies, trends, important biblical teachings, and the sweeping drift away from the basic truths in the Bible across the modern-day Church are all brought to light to be tested only against the infallible, un-changing, Word of God on Discerning the Drift.…

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Rest Blessing by Kate Bowler 2:31

10M ago2:31

2:31

To finish out Season 3 of "Coping", Kevin leads you through a simple prayer for rest by Kate Bowler. We hope it comforts you every time you hear it. Kevin: This blessing of rest is from author Kate Bowler: Oh God, again, I lie here awake, too tired, too restless for sleep to come. How will I ever get through tomorrow? Oh God, bring peace to my mind…

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Sacred Rest 29:57

10M ago29:57

29:57

In the final episode for Season 3 of “Coping”, Kathy and Kevin have a dialogue where they discuss the seven types of rest outlined in Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith's book, “Sacred Rest”. Kathy and Kevin go into depth on each type of rest, explaining what it means and giving examples of how to practice it. They emphasize being intentional about rest, ass…

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Discernment: Finding Our Way, Part 2 48:37

11M ago48:37

48:37

Discernment is the process of gaining clarity on finding direction for the next step of our journey. SHOW NOTES Today’s podcast is part two of a discussion between Steve and Spiritual Director Martie McMane. Martie is a retired minister, artist, and spiritual director who used a collage process with Steve & Gwen to help them make some crucial life …

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EP. 52 - Emergent Church and Postmodernism 57:59

11M ago57:59

57:59

Dive deep into scripture with Addie as current events, teachings in the modern church, testimonies, trends, important biblical teachings, and the sweeping drift away from the basic truths in the Bible across the modern-day Church are all brought to light to be tested only against the infallible, un-changing, Word of God on Discerning the Drift.…

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EP. 49 - Spiritual Meditation and Hearing the Voice of God 49:58

11M ago49:58

49:58

Dive deep into scripture with Addie as current events, teachings in the modern church, testimonies, trends, important biblical teachings, and the sweeping drift away from the basic truths in the Bible across the modern-day Church are all brought to light to be tested only against the infallible, un-changing, Word of God on Discerning the Drift.…

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EP. 50 - Priscilla Shirer and Jan Johnson 1:00:09

11M ago1:00:09

1:00:09

Dive deep into scripture with Addie as current events, teachings in the modern church, testimonies, trends, important biblical teachings, and the sweeping drift away from the basic truths in the Bible across the modern-day Church are all brought to light to be tested only against the infallible, un-changing, Word of God on Discerning the Drift.…

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EP. 51 - Ruth Haley Barton and Modern Day Mystics - Spiritual Formation 50:17

11M ago50:17

50:17

Dive deep into scripture with Addie as current events, teachings in the modern church, testimonies, trends, important biblical teachings, and the sweeping drift away from the basic truths in the Bible across the modern-day Church are all brought to light to be tested only against the infallible, un-changing, Word of God on Discerning the Drift.…

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Ep 146: Discernment: Finding our Way, Part 1 39:01

11M ago39:01

39:01

Discernment is the process of gaining clarity on finding direction for the next step of our journey. SHOW NOTES Last year Steve and Gwen went through a period of repositioning: changes were on the horizon but any clarity about what to do next was clouded by the realization that they were not on the same page. They reached out to a trusted Spiritual…

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Guided Meditation: Labeling Our Grief 2:18

11M ago2:18

2:18

In this guided meditation, Kathy invites listeners to pause and reflect on a significant loss in their lives. You are encouraged to explore the emotions tied to this loss, acknowledging feelings of sadness, anger, or fear. Be at peace knowing that you are not alone in your journey. Kathy: We wanted to give you some time right now to think through y…

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Ep 145: Walter Brueggemann's Prophetic Imagination 51:26

11M ago51:26

51:26

I am simply humbled at this stage in my career, to have the privilege to tell Walter’s story and to help amplify his amazingly relevant voice. Getting to know Walter has been a healing and restorative experience for me as a former pastor and a professor deeply committed to social justice when so much of the church and society has forgotten what the…

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'Kindavangelical' With Guest Pete Briscoe 1:00:09

11M ago1:00:09

1:00:09

I came to the conclusion that I could not stay in that role and be healthy. So I chose to be a healthy person over a megachurch pastor, and it was an incredibly hard choice. — Pete Briscoe SHOW NOTES In today’s conversation, Steve talks with Pete Briscoe about why Pete no longer calls himself an “evangelical.” You’ll hear Pete’s story, filled with …

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Grief Labeling: Naming vs. Shaming 12:46

11M ago12:46

12:46

In this episode of "Coping," Kevin and Kathy delve into the concept of labeling emotions productively and destructively in the context of grief. They introduce a helpful tool, the Feelings Wheel, to aid in identifying and expressing emotions, which can help you to explore and acknowledge feelings related to grief. Kathy: Welcome back for another ep…

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Scripture & the Spiritual Journey 1:05:24

12M ago1:05:24

1:05:24

I have learned to prize holy ignorance more highly than religious certainty and to seek companions who have arrived at the same place. We are a motley crew, distinguished not only by our inability to explain ourselves to those who are more certain of their beliefs than we are but in many cases by our distance from the centers of our faith communiti…

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Journal Meditation: Linking Losses 3:19

12M ago3:19

3:19

In this journaling meditation, Kevin provides listeners with a practical exercise to explore the interconnections between their list of losses. He encourages them to visualize the relationships between different losses, using size variations and visual elements like lines or circles to represent these connections. The goal is to create a visual rep…

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EP. 47 - Carolyn Greene - Castles in the Sand 49:45

12M ago49:45

49:45

Dive deep into scripture with Addie as current events, teachings in the modern church, testimonies, trends, important biblical teachings, and the sweeping drift away from the basic truths in the Bible across the modern-day Church are all brought to light to be tested only against the infallible, un-changing, Word of God on Discerning the Drift.…

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EP. 46 - Meditation Mindfulness Shakti Gawain 50:01

12M ago50:01

50:01

Dive deep into scripture with Addie as current events, teachings in the modern church, testimonies, trends, important biblical teachings, and the sweeping drift away from the basic truths in the Bible across the modern-day Church are all brought to light to be tested only against the infallible, un-changing, Word of God on Discerning the Drift.…

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EP. 48 - Teresa of Avila - John Piper 54:48

12M ago54:48

54:48

Dive deep into scripture with Addie as current events, teachings in the modern church, testimonies, trends, important biblical teachings, and the sweeping drift away from the basic truths in the Bible across the modern-day Church are all brought to light to be tested only against the infallible, un-changing, Word of God on Discerning the Drift.…

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Grief & Linking our Losses 9:49

12M ago9:49

9:49

In this episode of "Coping," Kevin and Kathy explore the concept of linking in the context of grief. They discuss how our brains are wired to remember pain and link losses, and provide a helpful exercise for listeners to visualize and understand the interconnectedness of their losses. Kevin: Hi, everyone. Welcome back to another episode of Coping. …

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Explore & Discover: What’s So Amazing About Grace + Interview with Philip Yancey 35:06

12M ago35:06

35:06

Promo: Making Time You have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the…

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Explore & Discover: Created to Dream + interview with Rick Warren 54:43

1y ago54:43

54:43

Promo: Making Time You have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the…

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Explore & Discover: In the Footsteps of the Savior by Max Lucado. 26:17

1y ago26:17

26:17

Promo: Making Time You have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the…

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Journal Meditation: Listing Losses 3:04

1y ago3:04

3:04

Allow Kevin Deegan to guide you in a journaling exercise that can encourage you to reflect on grief and loss experiences. Being able to externalize these often heavy experiences will give you space to process the emotions around them and offer a measure of freedom to explore your pain points from difficult interactions. He emphasizes the significan…

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Explore & Discover: Luke: Gut-Level Compassion + interview with Lisa Harper 48:14

1y ago48:14

48:14

Promo: Making Time You have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the…

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Steve's List For Summer 2023: Ep 12 - Cultivating Daily Shalom: Using The Daily Examen 27:29

1y ago27:29

27:29

Note From Steve: We are living in a day and age of distractions. We are bombarded with choices, options and desires. This podcast lays out the way to to cultivate peace and contentment. It's about practicing the daily Examen. This is an ancient practice developed by Ignatius of Loyola. He said this ONE spiritual practice would change your life for …

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Explore & Discover: Acts: The Revolution of Faith + interview with Randy Frazee 37:19

1y ago37:19

37:19

Promo: Making Time You have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the…

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