The Contemplative Life
This podcast explores the wide variety of contemplative practices for our modern world.
Episodes
Today we look at 4 pieces of wisdom from Gen Z. Let’s take a look at what’s trending and how this ancient wisdom shows up in the modern lives of teens.
Mentioned in today’s episode:
The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks
What I’m Into:
Courting the Wild Twin by Martin Shaw
Liturgies of the Wild by Martin Shaw
Zoe Health app
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As we start a new year, managing time is often a topic of discussion and resolution. Today we take a look at 3 different views of time and how it weaves in with a contemplative life.
Mentioned in today’s episode:
Poem from the book, To Bless the Space Between Us
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Today we take a different approach from the popular message of living a balanced life and explore the topic of unbalance. We hope it will inspire us to move from feeling swept away with stress and obligations to a life of intention and choice.
Mentioned in today’s episode:
Christina released a book in partnership with Spiritual Directors International called My Spiritual Journey.
From the SDI Website:
My Spiritual Journey...
Today we are excited to share that Christina released a book in partnership with Spiritual Directors International called My Spiritual Journey.
From the SDI Website:
My Spiritual Journey cultivates the practices of deep listening, gentleness, and contemplation, allowing kids to form their own words, pictures, or quiet reflection to cultivate trust with themselves and the Divine.
To order a copy for yourself or those you wi...
Today we explore the idea of inner and outer enoughness. What defines our sense of enough? What are some practices to help us recalibrate towards a sense of enoughness? Join as we explore the importance of this practice in our daily lives.
Mentioned in today’s episode:
ADVENT CALENDARS
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Today we look at 8 ways spiritual direction has personally changed our lives as we’ve engaged in this practice for well over a decade. We hope it can spark something in our listeners who may be considering finding a spiritual director, getting trained in spiritual direction or to use as a resource to share with someone who may benefit from spiritual direction.
Mentioned in today’s episode:
Today we explore ancient wisdom around pause and the significance it has in our modern lives. As we share historical context and practical ideas, we hope you are inspired to engage new ways of pause in your own life.
Mentioned in this episode:
Ep 178 Contemplative Figures: Desert Fathers and Mothers
Ep 133 St. Benedict: Mystics/Contemplatives Exploration
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Today we explore the backstory of Ignatius Loyola and how imagination and daydreaming helped him (and others) get in touch with the movement of the Spirit. We are joined by spiritual director, Phoebe Love, sharing her experiences facilitating groups in the Ignatian Exercises as well as her own story of being shaped by meditating on God’s love.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Inner Compass by Margaret Silf
Today, we explore what discernment is and some practical ways to engage this spiritual practice. We highlight several books that have informed our thinking around this topic, as well as episodes 22 & 23, Vocational Discernment Part 1 & 2.
To work with us, reach out at robertscontemplative@gmail.com
Helpful books on discernment:
The Great Work of Your Life by Stephen Cope
Falling Upward by Richard Rohr
In this episode, we explore the gifts of neurodivergence within the contemplative life.
Join us as we discover how ways of being such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia open fresh pathways to the Divine.
Check out some resources for neurodivergence mentioned on The Contemplative Life blog.
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Today we discuss the value of integrating special experiences and learnings into our daily lives. We look at some examples from our own lives, as well as beginning to explore Ken Wilbur’s Integral Theory.
Mentioned in this episode:
What I Am Into:
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Today we look at perspectives from philosopher, Albert Borgman and historian, Daniel Immerwahr. We see how history reveals that what was once deemed as a “threat” to flourishing is now seen as a focal practice. Join us as we wrestle with some of our thoughts and experiences around what it means to experience connection, embodiment, creativity and attention in our modern world.
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Alejandro Rodriguez joins us today to talk about discovering contemplative paths in the midst of a corporate lifestyle. We explore both the healthy and shadow sides of ambition and accomplishment.
Learn more about Alejandro’s current work at yesandsc.com
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Join us today as we explore ways we are noticing AI coming into our contemplative spaces. What are the opportunities? What are some of the shadow sides? We look at ways we can grow in our awareness of this aspect of life that is rapidly growing.
For those interested in learning more about this topic, we did a previous episode in early 2024, E 162 Thoughts on AI.
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Today we explore the topic of places and the ways that places have impacted us.
We discuss 4 types of travel and the impact it makes in our lives.
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Today we are sharing some reflections from Part 1 and Part 2 of the sample spiritual direction sessions. These episodes were recorded in partnership with Spiritual Directors International. Tune in to hear some of Christina and Matt’s takeaways from the experience.
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Today we are sharing an episode that was recorded in partnership with Spiritual Directors International (SDI). In Part 1, Christina Roberts was in the role of a spiritual guide with Matt. Today Matt is the spiritual guide and Christina has given permission to share the session on the podcast as an example. Enjoy.
(link) E 224 Sample Spiritual Direction Session, Part 1
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Today we are sharing an episode that was recorded in partnership with Spiritual Directors International (SDI). In Part 1, Christina Roberts is in the role of a spiritual guide with Matt, who has given permission to share the session on the podcast as an example. Next week, the roles will switch. Enjoy.
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Legacy Letters
Today we discuss Legacy Letters with spiritual director, Robin Clossman. We explore how time reviews and photos can be a gateway into sharing legacies with those we love. These ideas translate to any decade of life.
Connect with Robin to learn more at:
robin@wcitech.net
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Today we talk about ways that spiritual guidance shows up in our everyday lives- at home, work, with neighbors. We explore both the informal settings for deep listening and how these practices can change our daily interactions.
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