Best Sibyl Towner Podcasts (2024)

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Celebrating a Great Transition for oneLife Maps! 29:00

1+ y ago29:00

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We are excited to let you know that oneLife Maps will have a new home with the REALIFE Process® and Teresa McCloy’s stellar team. Our teams have had both personal and professional connections for years and we want to share what this move means for you, and why the REALIFE Process® is something we think you’ll be intrigued by, both for yourself and …

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More On Life Story as a Spiritual Practice 28:03

3+ y ago28:03

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oneLife Maps is, at its core, interested in helping people to recognize and respond to God in their stories. There is so much to be said on the topic of life story as a spiritual practice that we recorded a second episode on the topic that moves in a different direction. I hope you enjoy this one, too. If you have engaged in 'Listen to My Life: Map…

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81. Choose 35:07

3+ y ago35:07

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Sharon Swing hosts a conversation with Jodi Niznik about the life of Moses and her new study, Choose. Jodie Niznik is Adult Ministries Pastor at Irving Bible Church in Irving, Texas. She holds a master’s degree in Christian education with an emphasis in women’s ministry from Dallas Theological Seminary and has served in various pastoral roles in th…

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80. Tell the Story That Pursues You 51:22

3+ y ago51:22

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Jim Brule is a Maggid, a trainer of story-tellers from the Jewish tradition and an End-of-Life Dula. His passion is transformational storytelling -- the art of thought-provoking wisdom-sharing. Listen in as Sharon Swing talks to Jim about how stories connect, transform and heal us. You can learn more about Jim at http://www.transformationalstorytel…

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79. An Unexamined Life is Destined to Repeat Itself 31:04

3+ y ago31:04

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Thomas A'Kempis wisely stated that 'an unexamined life is destined to repeat itself.' What does that mean and what can we learn from the act of examining ourselves and our life stories? Join Host Sharon Swing as she talks it thru with Sibyl Towner and Joan Kelley. If you have engaged in 'Listen to My Life: Maps for Recognizing and Responding to God…

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78. Self-Aware and God-Aware 31:04

3+ y ago31:04

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Self-Awareness proceeds God-Awareness in the spiritual life. We may have picked up the idea that self-awareness is somehow not considered spiritual. Listen in as Sibyl Towner and Joan Kelley join host, Sharon Swing to discuss the importance of self-awareness in the spiritual life. If you have engaged in 'Listen to My Life: Maps for Recognizing and …

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77. Life Story as Spiritual Practice 35:28

3+ y ago35:28

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oneLife Maps is, at its core, interested in helping people to recognize and respond to God in their stories. If you have engaged in 'Listen to My Life: Maps for Recognizing and Responding to God in My Story' visual life mapping, you'll see that this conversation relates directly to the bottom line on the 'My Life Story' map, where you are asked to …

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76. Reading Your Life Story 51:26

3+ y ago51:26

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Host, Sharon Swing, welcomes Keith Anderson to the podcast to discuss his book: Reading Your Life’s Story: An Invitation to Spiritual Mentoring: Spiritual mentoring is a particular kind of friendship in which, according to Keith R. Anderson, "two or more people walk together in heightened awareness of the presence of yet Another"―the Holy Spirit. "…

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75. Prison Saved My Life: I Recommend it for Everyone 38:26

4y ago38:26

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Louis Dooley was a young man who found himself imprisoned with a life sentence for theft and attempted murder. Through a miraculous turn of events, Louis received Jesus Christ in prison and recognized he had new life in Christ. Today, Louis is a free man providing pastoral counsel to current inmates, in hopes of the gospel setting them free. He is …

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74. Imagination and Prayer 37:27

4y ago37:27

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Jason Feffer and I had a fantastic conversation about the role of imagination in spiritual practices -- and it drifted into many more interesting topics and stories. You won't want to miss this delightful, thought-provoking conversation with a good human who knows Jesus in ways many long for -- yet is very possible. God wants to show up for you in …

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73. Exploring Spiritual Direction 48:03

4y ago48:03

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We love Cheri Hudspith, and so will you. She lives in rhythms of grace that keep her grounded, listening and delighted in experiencing God's life-changing grace herself and sharing it with others. Our conversation meanders thru topics of Spiritual Direction, Life-Mapping and experiencing God first-hand. Here's her Bio: Cheri served on the staff of …

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72. 28-Day Prayer Journey 38:57

4y ago38:57

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Listen into Sharon Swing's conversation with Chrystal Evans Hurst. We'll talk about getting into a regular rhythm of prayer, her new book, '28-Day Prayer Journey,' and her experience with life-mapping using 'Listen to My Life.' Like me, you'll be hoping to meet Chrystal for a cup of coffee and a great conversation on a regular basis. I hope you enj…

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71. Checking In 25:34

4y ago25:34

25:34

When we gather people for a workshop or a class, we often ask people to participate in a 'one-word checkin' to help people connect with themselves and others. It helps us become more self-aware, God-aware, and other-aware. You may want to use it by yourself, with or around the dining room table sometime soon! oneLife Maps is, at its core, intereste…

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70. Breath Prayer 22:00

4y ago22:00

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What is breath prayer, and why would you want to know? Calming, connecting, and centering, this way of praying breathes life into any collection of practices. oneLife Maps is, at its core, interested in helping people to recognize and respond to God in their stories. The seven lies Darrell talks about invitations to consider how a few shifts in per…

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69. Real Life with Teresa McCloy 34:13

4y ago34:13

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Forget being productive and do what matters! Teresa loves to help people see the bigger picture and learn to feel fulfilled in all areas of life. As a Certified Coach, Speaker and Enneagram Professional, she guides clients through a step-by-step application of a customized "REALIFE Process," helping real people change their lives by discovering the…

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68. Go to the Desert, Wait for Instruction 48:19

4y ago48:19

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I love Steve Carter. He's a great conversationalist and a good human being. Listen in as Steve and I (Sharon Swing) talk about spiritual formation and life story. He gave plenty of sermons that included encouraging people to dive into their own life stories while he was preaching at Willow Creek Community Church while I was there. I cheered him on …

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67. Are You Responsible To or For Others? 41:21

4y ago41:21

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Are you responsible TO others or responsible FOR them? It's a very useful distinction for all of our relationships. It may keep you out of trouble, improve your relationships, and put words to why having kids grow up messes with us as parents! We have used this important piece of work from the book, 'Listen For Heaven's Sake' in many of our 'Listen…

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63. Silence is the Secret 31:51

4y ago31:51

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Sibyl Towner and Joan Kelley join Sharon Swing to discuss Mama Maggie Gobran's wisdom on silence. “I learned that silence is the secret. Silence your body - to listen to your words. Silence your tongue - to listen to your thoughts. Silence your thoughts - to listen to your heart. Silence your heart - to listen to your spirit. Silence your spirit - …

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66. The Expansiveness of Prayer 46:48

4y ago46:48

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Is all of life prayer? Sharon Swing talks with Sibyl Towner and Joan Kelley about this intriguing idea that may have you thinking about your prayer life in a new and intriguing way. oneLife Maps is, at its core, interested in helping people to recognize and respond to God in their stories. The seven lies Darrell talks about invitations to consider …

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65. Peak Experiences 54:18

4y ago54:18

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One way to help you find your way forward is to do more of what connects you deeply to God-given design. Peak Experiences is the name of the 3rd visual map in the 'Listen to My Life' portfolio. Host of the oneLife Maps Podcast and Co-Author or 'Listen to My Life,' Sharon Swing, discusses the power of mapping and finding themes shared by peak experi…

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64. Choosing Life-Giving Rhythms 38:19

4y ago38:19

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How might you go about selecting spiritual practices that fit for this season of your life? How might you expand the number of possibilities? Sharon Swing hosts a conversation with Co-Author of 'Listen to My Life: Maps for Recognizing and Responding to God in My Story,' Sibyl Towner and Joan Kelley, Director of Facilitator Development for oneLife M…

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62. The Joy of Daily Solitude 33:18

4y ago33:18

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Jon Peacock has come to love his daily time of solitude. He says he's become a better man because of it. He loves his dog, Jack, too. Jack is a big part of making this spiritual practice a part of his life. Jon is a Founding Pastor of Mission Church in Bloomingdale, IL. He is husband to Kelly and dad to his two beautiful, growing daughters. He's go…

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61. Human(Kind) 40:48

4+ y ago40:48

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I love this conversation with Ashlee Eiland. I love Ashlee. You will, too. Please listen to a piece of her story here, and then also read her book, "Human(Kind): How Reclaiming Human Worth and Embracing Radical Kindness Will Bring Us Back Together." Her memoir in short essays recounts events in her life that shaped her view of herself, of God and t…

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60. Journaling as a Spiritual Practice 21:21

4+ y ago21:21

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Liz Lassa, Creator of the 'Spiritual Circle Journal' joins us for a conversation on how journaling helps us become God-aware and self-aware. The specifics of the journaling prompts will help you get started on this very useful tool for spiritual growth. You can purchase the 'Spiritual Circle Journal' at https://spiritualcirclejournal.com and find o…

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59. Invitations from God 42:43

4+ y ago42:43

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Adele Calhoun joins Sharon Swing for a conversation about Adele's book, 'Invitations from God.' Here's a description of her book: Some invitations we desperately want: "Will you marry me?" "Would you consider a promotion?" Other invitations we never want to receive but must respond to all the same: "What treatment do you want for your tumor?" Invit…

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58. What Does This Allow? 16:44

4+ y ago16:44

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In uncertain times, or times of difficulty, this question of, 'what does this allow?' becomes a challenge to be at our best for the benefit of others. So, today, in the midst of the uncertainty of the corona virus pandemic, what does this question stir in you? What attitude will you choose and actions might you take? Journey thru 'Listen to My Life…

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57. When Narcissism Comes to Church 37:41

4+ y ago37:41

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My story, (Sharon Swing) has been blessed by effective leaders and harmed by unhealthy leaders. All of our stories contain chapters where people have influenced us in ways that shape us. Sometimes we have a choice over who leads us, and sometimes we have not had not. Leaders have a way of intentionally or unintentionally influencing our behavior, o…

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56. Let Your Life Speak 38:43

4+ y ago38:43

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Sharon Swing and Sibyl Towner have a conversation prompted by a quote from Parker Palmer's book, 'Let Your Life Speak.' Here's a description of the book from Amazon: With wisdom, compassion, and gentle humor, Parker J. Palmer invites us to listen to the inner teacher and follow its leadings toward a sense of meaning and purpose. Telling stories fro…

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55. A Roadmap for Spiritual Formation 43:05

4+ y ago43:05

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Sibyl Towner was prepared to teach on a Roadmap for Spiritual Formation the evening we recorded this episode. She had Robert Mulholland's book, 'An Invitation to a Journey: A Roadmap for Spiritual Formation' on her mind. We hope you enjoy this episode of Sharon Swing and Joan Kelley enjoying a good conversation with Sibyl. You can purchase the book…

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54. A Field Guide to Relationships 40:03

4+ y ago40:03

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Christopher T. Rogers is a Marriage and Family Therapist from Asheville, NC who helps people to to bridge the gap between emotional and relational pain and healthful wholeness. On this episode, Sharon and Chris talk thru and overview of his book, 'A Field Guide to Relationships: Observing Humans in Their Natural Habitat.' With practical wisdom, Chr…

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53. The Ignation Journey 36:35

4+ y ago36:35

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Lori Shoults is producer of Sibyl's Book Club -- and so much more! She is a catalyst on many teams producing great work in for the benefit of others' spiritual formation. Sharon Swing and Joan Kelley talk with Lori about her passion for the Ignation Exercises and her journey in finding God in ways she never knew existed. oneLife Maps is, at its cor…

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52. This Christmas Hope 44:45

4+ y ago44:45

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This Christmas Hope with Alexander John Shaia - Episode 52 Alexander Shaia is a thoughtful and poetic man, living the ancient rhythms of his Lebanese and Aramaic heritage. Alexander is a Spiritual Director, Educator, Psychologist and passionate professional speaker traveling internationally, lecturing and leading retreats and workshops. When not on…

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51. Listening, Learning & Leading 44:13

4+ y ago44:13

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Lisa Anderson-Umaña is Director of Leadership Development in Latin America for Christian Camping International, and an Affirmed 'Listen to My Life Life' Map Guide. Lisa talks with Sibyl Towner and Sharon Swing about Listening, Learning and Leading. Please explore www.onelifemaps.com to download a free introduction booklet to 'Listen to My Life: Map…

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50. The Body-Soul Connection 44:07

4+ y ago44:07

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What is the connection between our bodies and our souls? When trauma is stored in the body, how might one consider the movement of the body as a part of the healing process? Jean Masukavich is a Trauma Sensitive Yoga Teacher, a Christian Spiritual Director, and co-founder of SOWthat.com Jean has recorded an audio moving prayer meditation for our Pa…

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49. Original Blessing 54:24

5y ago54:24

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Darrell Smith is our guest on today's podcast as we discuss the concepts of 'Original Sin' and 'Original Blessing' as theological underpinnings that have deep implications for how we come to know who God is, who we are as individuals, and how we see one another. As it turns out, where you begin has serious implications for living. Darrell Smith is …

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48. Grieving in Healthy Ways - Part 2 34:37

5y ago34:37

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Sibyl Towner and Joan Kelley join Sharon Swing for a conversation that lists many healthy ways to grieve. This is part 2 of this conversation. You can find part 1 as episode 49. If you are interested in becoming equipped to facilitate others thru 'Listen to My Life' life mapping materials, you can get more information about our upcoming Facilitator…

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47. Grieving in Healthy Ways Part 1 32:09

5y ago32:09

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Sibyl Towner and Joan Kelley join Sharon Swing for a conversation that lists many healthy ways to grieve. If you are interested in becoming equipped to facilitate others thru 'Listen to My Life' life mapping materials, you can get more information about our upcoming Facilitator Certification Workshop, November 18-20 in the Chicago Area. You can fin…

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46. Spiritual Rhythms for the Enneagram 47:26

5y ago47:26

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Adele Calhoun, along with her husband Doug and Clare and Scott Loughrige are authors of 'Spiritual Rhythms for the Enneagram: A Handbook for Harmony and Transformation,' published by IVP. You can purchase the book on Amazon here. The Enneagram opens a remarkable window into the truth about us, enabling us to see how image, wounds, lies, triggers, a…

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45. How the Soul Grows Thru Loss 32:49

5y ago32:49

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Sibyl Towner and Joan Kelley join Sharon Swing to discuss 'A Grace Disguised: How the Soul Grows Thru Loss,' by Jerry Sittser. You can purchase the book here on Amazon. Here is the book's description: With vulnerability and honesty, Jerry Sittser walks through his own grief and loss to show that new life is possible - one marked by spiritual depth,…

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44. Facing Change: The Gospel of Matthew as a Life-Stage Guide 41:25

5y ago41:25

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Alexander Shaia returns to the oneLife Maps Podcast to talk with Sharon Swing about the Gospel of Matthew as a life-stage guide for facing change. You may want to listen to the first episode we recorded with Alexander in episode 34: Reading the Gospels as Life-Stage Guides. If you have engaged in 'Listen to My Life: Maps for Recognizing and Respond…

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43. Spiritual Disciplines Handbook 48:00

5y ago48:00

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REV ADELE AHLBERG CALHOUN Adele delights in adventure, beauty, creativity, and the God who makes all things news. She currently serves as Co-Pastor of Spiritual Formation at Highrock Church in Arlington, MA. Adele co-pastored Redeemer Community Church in Needham, MA with Doug for over eight years. She has also served as the Pastor of Spiritual Form…

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42. The Critical Journey of Faith 1:03:15

5y ago1:03:15

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Eric Nevis is the host of 'Halfway There' Podcast, and a person curious about the stages of faith -- how we change, grow, question and become more deeply rooted in God's love and how we are able to show it to one another. He is also the founder of The Christian Podcaster's Association. Find Eric's Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast…

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41. Becoming a Healer of Trauma 57:26

5y ago57:26

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How can we become healers of trauma? Laurie Proctor, a partner in SOW That, has taken a journey toward healing of her trauma and hopes to help others do the same. Today, Sharon Swing and Joan Kelley talk to Laurie about how her choice to participate in a 'Listen to My Life' group set events in motion that have led her to become a wounded healer. Pl…

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40. When Changing Nothing Changes Everything 46:02

5y ago46:02

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Sharon Swing talks with guest, Laurie Short about her book, 'When Changing Nothing Changes Everything: The Power of Reframing Your Life.' Reframing your perspective can transform your life. We often face circumstances that we cannot change―a job we are forced to keep, a relationship that did not work out, a decision we cannot take back. The stress …

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39. How Your Past Shapes Your Future 49:59

5y ago49:59

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Your past shapes your future, but you still have free will -- choices that take your past and work it into your dreams, plans and your way of being in the world. We can also be victims of our past if we remain unaware of the influence it wields. Listen in as host, Sharon Swing talks about this topic with Sibyl Towner and Joan Kelley working off a q…

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38. Following Forward 28:27

5y ago28:27

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Following Forward -- as in following Jesus forward into our future -- is the topic of this episode. Host, Sharon Swing is joined by Sibyl Towner and Joan Kelley to explore Map #8 in the 'Listen to My Life: Maps for Recognizing and Responding to God in My Story,' portfolio. There are many good questions here that can help us to shape our futures in …

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37. Welcoming What We Resist 43:28

5y ago43:28

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How does it help to consider welcoming what we resist, what we don't want, what interrupts us? The Welcoming Prayer helps us to engage in 'what is' with grace. Join Sibyl Towner, Joan Kelley and Sharon Swing for a conversation that you may find freeing in some unexpected ways. This link will take you to Contemplative Outreach for a free download of…

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36. Life Questions 53:57

5y ago53:57

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What questions are asked in various stages of life, and how to they relate to our relationship with God and finding who he made us to be? Listen in on the conversation with host, Sharon Swing, along with Sibyl Towner and Joan Kelley. If you are interested in becoming equipped to facilitate others thru 'Listen to My Life' life mapping materials, you…

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35. Getting Real with God 45:38

5y ago45:38

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Getting Real with God is a conversation about the inner dynamics of the spiritual life and disciplines. Listen into the conversation between Sibyl Towner, Sharon Swing and Joan Kelley. In this episode we recommend Robert Mulholland's book, Invitation to a Journey, which can be purchased from Amazon here. If you are interested in becoming equipped t…

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34. Reading the Gospels as Life-Stage Guides 41:31

5y ago41:31

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If you have engaged in 'Listen to My Life: Maps for Recognizing and Responding to God in My Story,' you may find that your lingering question may be a reflection of the four questions we discuss in this episode of the OneLIfe Maps Podcast. The Gospels may have more to say about how to navigate thru this season of your life than you may imagine. Ale…

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