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Teachings on Christian prayer, theology and spirituality by Philip St. Romain, M.S., D. Min. and others from the staff at Heartland Center for Spirituality in Great Bend, KS.
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Jan 16, 2020
Jan 16, 2020
14 min
What did prayer mean to Jesus, Paul, and the early Christians? What did they teach? And what did they actually do? This message responds to these questions.
Jan 30, 2020
Jan 30, 2020
33 min
Describes how the false self system develops as a response to living in a world of conditional love, and how to begin dis-identifying from its unhealthy attitudes and judgments.
Feb 25, 2020
Feb 25, 2020
12 min
A reflection on the first line of The Serenity Prayer, "God, grant me the serenity," taken from Philip's book, Reflecting on the Serenity Prayer.
Mar 27, 2020
Mar 27, 2020
18 min
A reflection on the long version of The Serenity Prayer, and how it provides a roadmap for helping us stay centered and peaceful during times of hardship. Background music by https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/
Jun 1, 2020
Jun 1, 2020
17 min
A reflection on the experience and meaning of wonder, and how to become more open to this marvelous gift in our lives.
Jul 15, 2020
Jul 15, 2020
42 min
Examines characteristics of conspiracy theories, and a few common ones associated with Covid-19, including 5G influence, myths about masks, the Plandemic video, and a plan involving Bill Gates to inject a tracking device through a vaccine.
Aug 19, 2020
Aug 19, 2020
41 min
Reflects on the teachings of the Catholic bishops concerning abortion, and clarifies occasions when they acknowledge the legitimacy of voting for a pro-choice politician.
Apr 12, 2021
Apr 12, 2021
17 min
What is the relationship between God and creation? This podcast reflects on a Christian understanding of creation as God-speak, and creatures as words of the Word.
Aug 14, 2023
Aug 14, 2023
25 min
Who do people say Jesus is? This teaching by Dr. St. Romain reviews how early Christian communities grappled with this question and came to greater clarity in their response to various teachings that were rejected by the followers of Jesus. We also reflect on the spiritual significance of professing Jesus as truly human and divine.
Aug 14, 2023
Aug 14, 2023
20 min
How are God and creation connected? Are humans innately divine? These and other questions will be addressed in this reflection on Christian theism in comparison with pantheism and deism. Implications for spiritual practice will also be emphasized.