Walking Toward Jesus

In this episode of Water into Wine, Father Charleston Wilson opens a California pinot noir and discusses walking, faith, and what it means to move closer to God. He reflects on why the Christian life is about “proximity, not pedigree,” how to recognize whether we’re walking toward Jesus or away from Him, and why it’s never too late to turn around. The episode also explores spiritual direction, prayer walks, pilgrimages, forgiveness, and how God can meet us in the burdens we carry. It includes a listener question about Sancerre and a preview of the wine that will be featured in the next episode.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Welcome to Water into Wine

(01:20) Wine of the Day: 2023 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley, California, USA

(02:00) Why this wine for the topic of walking?

(04:40) Tasting notes and food pairings

(11:30) Father Charleston, the avid indoorsman and walker

(14:20) Why does the Bible use walking as a metaphor so often?

(16:35) What does it mean to walk with God?

(19:10) How can listeners walk toward Jesus?

(21:40) What is a spiritual director?

(25:45) Prayer walks

(29:25) Listener question: Can you tell me more about Sancerre?

(32:45) Final takeaways