The First Great Commandment
September 10, 2019
Jesus' first great commandment points to the love of God above all else, and he wouldn't have given it to us unless it was possible to do so.
Existence, God and Faith
August 28, 2019
The fact of existence is a good springboard to thinking about God, who needs to self-disclose if we are to know anything about the character of the One-Who-Is. Faith is our entrusting openness to encountering God.
When Good Things Happen to Bad People
August 14, 2019
The Prospserity Myth holds that good things happen to good people and bad things happen to bad ones, but that isn't always true. This message explores how the resurrection of Jesus sheds light on this troubling topic.
Contemplative Prayer Methods
July 27, 2019
Contemplation is resting in God's loving care for us. This presentation reviews several methods of prayer that help us become more open to receiving this spiritual gift.
Theosis: Transformation in Christ
July 17, 2019
Theosis refers to the process by means of which we are enabled to participate in the life of God and so be transformed into a likeness of Christ. This podcast reviews various images and analogies about theosis.
Thoughts on the Human Soul
July 2, 2019
Presents an understanding of the human soul as spiritual and embodied -- the information and intelligence that guides human development from conception to death.
Dealing with Distractions in Prayer
June 17, 2019
Reviews several effective ways to maintain a prayerful focus when distractions come up during times of prayer.
The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit
June 3, 2019
The 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit are gifts to keep; they transform us into a likeness of Christ. This podcast briefly reviews how these gifts work in our lives.
What is Spiritual Direction?
May 20, 2019
Basic overview of the focus and practice of spiritual direction.
A Critical Review of Richard Rohr’s Book, “The Universal Christ”
May 7, 2019
An in-depth critique of Rohr's book on Christology, enumerating seven areas of concern.