I'm featuring an insightful work from Image Journal's editor-in-chief James K.A. Smith on, among other things, the impact of the life's work of Gego (Gertrud Goldschmidt) on display at the Guggenheim in 2023. After you listen, you can find the link to the Image article, the art exhibit link, plus photos of Gego and her work on the substack page here :https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/144417942 • Please remember you can be an ongoing Patron (supporter) by...

Today is a returning guest, this time to discuss a myriad of topics from her new book from Broadleaf Books. "Queer is the way I tilt my head to look at the world," says Cassidy. What are ways we can get away from anything that moves us away from interdependence? Today we find out. Once you listen, please continue to the companion page for all the rest: https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/140153086 Be a Patron (supporter) by going here...

I'm back to bringing you some philosophy courtesy of David Bentley Hart. This time an explanation of how first principles precede reason in determining reality from his article called Reason's Faith from 2015 After you listen, you can find the link to the article and more at PART II on the substack page here : https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/143873413 • Please remember you can be an ongoing Patron (supporter) by going here....

An exploration of the wounded inner child and how certain temptations and misguided desires start early on in us when we are vulnerable and young and then experience instability, loss, or pain. After you listen, go to PART II at the substack page here for more: https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/143641616 • Please remember you can be an ongoing Patron (supporter) by going here. https://www.patreon.com/posts/102459869 This kind of support unlocks for...

Dr Candida Moss shares the work of Dr Mitzi J. Smith which brings to light the Greek wording in the gospel of Luke where Mary shares her enslaved identity. After you listen go to PART II at the substack page here for much more: https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/143418444 • Please remember you can be an ongoing Patron (supporter) by going here. This kind of support unlocks for you many extras on that site AND everything on the paid level at the Substack site...

The meaning of Dostoevsky's puzzling words, his biography steeped in suffering, and interacting with the transcendent are featured today. Don't miss Part II at the substack page with important links, images, references, and extras. PART II:https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/141244300 • Please remember you can be an ongoing Patron (supporter) by going here. This kind of support unlocks for you many extras on that site AND everything on the paid level...

On lilies, remembrance, fasting, hope, rebirth and two poems to help us as we settle into this holiday week 2024. Don't miss Part II at the substack page. PART II: https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/142762862 New Podcast! "Spring Lavishly [SSL 302]" on @Spreaker https://t.co/QMzbeE4Umf— Lisa Colón DeLay (@LisaDelay) March 27, 2024 • Please remember you can be an ongoing Patron (supporter) by going here. This kind of support unlocks for you many extras on...

Today we are probing our sense of mystery and wonder. Have you encountered AWE lately?The people, book, and article mentioned, and more info and photos can be found at PART II: https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/142762862 • Please remember you can be an ongoing Patron (supporter) by going here. It unlocks many extras: https://www.patreon.com/posts/100674032 To get the spiritual formation book I wrote (The Wild Land Within)…  just click the...

Today, is about dancing in the darkness. Thriving in the middle of chaos. A review by Jordan T. Jones about a book by Rev Dr Otis Moss III. Don't miss the links and photos at PART 2: the companion page  • Please remember you can be an ongoing Patron (supporter) by going here. It unlocks many extras: https://www.patreon.com/posts/100268159 To get the spiritual formation book I wrote (The Wild Land Within)…  just click the book or google search the title...

Today, I’ll first bring you up to speed on my catastrophic website and email issues, but more importantly I'll do a reflection on the relationship between righteousness and contempt. Thanks for being here! Check out what is in store, just for you, at the companion page (PART 2) • Please remember you can be an ongoing Patron (supporter) by going here. It unlocks many extras: https://www.patreon.com/posts/99808435 To get the spiritual formation book...

Today, I’ll bring a little something from my own experience and a theologian of the last century, Sergius N. Bulgakov regarding the coming of the Kingdom.  There’s a lot more at the companion page so don’t miss that. companion page (PART 2) • Please remember you can be an ongoing Patron (supporter) by going here and unlock many extras: https://www.patreon.com/posts/99397909 To get the spiritual formation book I wrote (The Wild Land Within)…  just...

Today, we read from Fr. Gabriel Bunge book on what Evagrius Ponticus (345-399 CE) meant by Angel's Bread (the virtue) to combat the vice Dragon's Wine. See companion page (PART 2) for the book link, additional audio, and a personal reflection. Once you listen, visit the companion page for part 2: https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/p/how-to-eat-the-bread-of-angels-ssl • Please remember you can be an ongoing Patron (supporter) by going here and unlock many extras:...

The Doors to the Sea was written by David Bentley Hart after the horrific Indonesian tsunami in 2004. Today I'll be interacting with a portion of it that explains ideas of Providence, Evil, and God's will, better than anything I've come across. Please, find the companion page (PART 2) for the article link, the book link, more on the author, and my personal reflections. Once you listen, visit the companion page for part 2:...

Evagrius Ponticus (345-399 CE) was an expert of the inner life. Today, we read from Fr. Gabriel Bunge book on what Evagrius meant by Dragon's Wine and Angel's Bread. See companion page (PART 2) for the book link, more on the author, and other info. Once you listen, visit the companion page for part 2: https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/141438980 • Please remember you can be an ongoing Patron (supporter) by going here:...

What makes a good leader? It's not what is often measured in quarterly leadership development plans as Jasmine Bellamy tells us. Today, I read her article for the De Pree Center at Fuller. Once you listen, visit the companion page for part 2: https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/141210082 • Please remember you can be an ongoing Patron supporter by going here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/97508480 To get the spiritual formation book I...

Today we explore the treasures of deeper mysteries that are a grace. More from Carl McColman. Once you listen, visit the companion page for part 2: https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/140972947 • Please remember you can be an ongoing Patron supporter by going here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/96767187 To get the spiritual formation book I wrote (The Wild Land Within)... just click the book or google search the title to get one or a...

Learning from Henri Nouwen how "in our own woundedness, we can become a source of life for others" Once you listen, visit the companion page for part 2: https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/140822405 • Please remember you can be an ongoing Patron supporter by going here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/96767187 To get spiritual formation book I wrote (The Wild Land Within)... just click the book or google search the title to get...

Today is an unveiling of Carmen's scintillating new translation of the classic: "Practice of the Presence" about Brother Lawrence (Nicholas Herman). The featured image of Brother Lawrence is one I co-created using the skills of Artificial Intelligence. Once you listen, please continue to the companion page for the rest: https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/140153086 • Please remember you can be an ongoing Patron supporter by going here:...

For the first audio post of 2024, I want to speak about hope and disappointment two things I tend to feel at the end of a year and beginning of a new one sometimes. Once you listen, please continue to the companion page for the rest: https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/140150614 • Please remember you can be an ongoing Patron supporter by going here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/95630821 To get spiritual formation book I write (The Wild...

Closing out 2023, I'm thinking about how we make a better future and I'm featuring insights on forgiveness from Archbishop Desmond Tutu (1931-2021) and the African concept of ubuntu that can make the future possible. Once you listen, please continue to the companion page for the rest: https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/140035932 (Please remember you can be an ongoing Patron supporter by going here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/95176730) Did you...

Today, I wanted to bring you just a bit more from Bishop Kallistos Ware. This time about personhood. Once you listen, continue to the companion page for more. https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/139799508 (and you can be a Patron supporter by going here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/94897779) Did you miss the Summit? I spoke December 10th at 1pm PST! This fantastic 4-Day Event was free. If you hurry you may get to watch the replays...

One of the most influential people to bring the gifts of Eastern Orthodox Christianity into the view of the English speaking and Evangelical world is the topic today: Reverend and Bishop Kallistos Ware At the companion page you can get much more. https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/139741042 (and you can be a Patron supporter by going here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/94574059) Did you miss the Summit? I...

Today a true tale. One of intrigue, outrage, and progress that's been lost to history. This goes back more than 340 + years. Let me tell you how the tiny but mighty Quaker, Benjamin Lay, with his moral compass intact in a time of rampant suffering through international kidnapping, human trafficking, illegal bondage, and forced labor, used outrageous acts of protest and gave momentum to the abolitionist movement long before the British colonies of America declared...

Today, a reading from Eugene Peterson's potent book entitled Answering God You are invited to go to the companion page for more: https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/139246530 I HAVE FREE SEATS FOR YOU....YOU ARE INVITED! I'm exciting to be speaking December 10th at 1pm! This fantastic 4-Day Event is free, and you can watch it at your own pace, but you must grab a spot. Click the Summit image to link to the registration...