Tracks for the Journey
Tracks for the Journey will improve your well-being with practical insight and inspiration from progressive Christian spirituality, positive psychology, and justice ethics. Your host is Dr. Larry Payne, a minister, chaplain, and counselor with more than 45 years experience helping people with discoveries on their journey of life. He believes well-being is founded on balanced self-awareness, quality relationships, and active spirituality. Access all the resources of the Network at www.tracksforthejourney.com.
Episodes
This episode of TFJ brings a personal story I hope will promote your well-being. I’ve entitled it “Larry’s Leuko Logbook.” I’ll be sharing my experience with oral cancer. My experience has been part confusing, part frustrating, part frightening, and part amazing--and maybe all those at once. My hope is to share a story that will help you cope with troubles, get some crazy thoughts off my chest, and entertain ...
Lexi, the modern woman, needs a framework to find meaning in this world. It must be true to modern understandings and also true to the profound concepts of philosophy and theology. I believe the framework of Process philosophy with Open and Relational Theology can give us a path of well-being in our Quantum Age. Process philosophy with Open and Relational Theology offers a new worldview that correlates modern...
Reframing our thoughts about the events of life is a superpower each can learn. We are not trapped in patterns of thought that hinder our well-being. It’s possible to discover options and alternatives no matter what experiences we have. By changing our vocabulary, examining the evidence, and questioning our assumptions we can reframe the ideas toward more successful and constructive outcomes.
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“Scotty, beam us up!” Captain Kirk and the heroes of Star Trek called on the wizardry of 23rd century Transporting to move from one place to another. I recently experienced a mental/spiritual transport through the practice of Lectio Divina. The Latin phrase means, “divine reading.” Monks began the practice 1400 years ago to open their minds to God in a deeper way. Taking time to listen with the heart, rather ...
What do we see? Looking at a man having a seizure, the citizen of 1700 CE would judge a demon is at work, whereas the 21st century observer would call 9-1-1 to treat a medical emergency. It is an understatement that the world has undergone a radical shift in knowledge in the past 500 years. Every person living today is shaped by the worldview which emerges from these changes. Can an ancient faith make sense ...
A grieving woman faced a choice. Her late husband’s storage building was filled with baseball mementoes. What to do with it all? What would help her the most on her journey of life? Grief is the universal human experience. This episode is Part Two of the Grief for Good series, exploring ways to embrace the work of Mourning to move forward in life.
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Mourning is vital for healing in grief
Accept...
Everyone has some biases that distort our perception of the world. Some of these thought patterns cause us to stumble in relationships, work, or lifestyle. When we break those biases we can enjoy better living. In this episode Raphael and Liexi (from Google Notebook LM) explore common biases, connect with the disciples of Jesus on a wild night voyage, and offer some ways to change the biased thoughts that can...
Walking through the dark valley of grief happens to everyone. Sadness, confusion, and loneliness fill our minds. We can find a healthy path as we pay attention to the wisdom of faith and science, bringing good from our grief. In this first of a two-part series, I explore the shape of grief and the value of accepting this emotional journey.
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The ancient path of grief
The impact of grief on our w...
Accepting life as it really IS presents a challenge! We are frustrated when things don’t work like we want. We can find a path of serenity and well-being using the skill of Acceptance so prominent in the Serenity Prayer. With the wisdom of this time-honored petition we can make choices which bring well-being no matter what we face.
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Niebuhr’s Prayer meets the frustrations of life
Four Unchan...
Life brings some hard times that challenge our well-being. A hardy pine tree in Yellowstone Park offers lessons in resilience. The soil of our life will not be perfect. But we can keep growing with intentional care, community, and spirituality.
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A tough tree in Yellowstone Park 0:09
Secrets of the Lodgepole Pine 1:25
Lessons for Resilience in hard times 2:20
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The holidays bring us many opportunities to mix with others. In our diverse society, the person you meet can be celebrating the season as a merry… happy… or whatever… holiday. Our words of greeting can make a difference when diverse opinions abound. What do we say to greet one another without starting a holiday riot? Good theology and love can build solidarity and well-being for everyone.
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Our physical experiences offer a gateway to profound spiritual encounters. Integrating our physicality and spirituality promotes holistic well-being. Body and Mind can flow in a dynamic unity. In this episode let’s explore the deep connections to our bodily experience and our spiritual life. The insights of Process Theology and modern neuroscience form a foundation for this life-giving integration. God is a...
You have a choice and the time is now. One Presidential candidate stands tall above the other. Four excellent reasons guided my vote for Kamala Harris. She offers the best economic plans, rational thinking about the issues, personal integrity, and vital faith. America needs her leadership in this challenging time.
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“Why is God punishing me?” An answer to the age-old question affects our well-being in many ways. Modern psychology and progressive theology offer insights built on God’s love and human choices which inspire hope in the toughest times of life. Explore the teaching Jesus offered when the disciples struggled with the same question to develop greater resilience in your own journey.
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Everyone knows...
My understanding of prayer has changed towards a new dynamism and excitement. I've learned to collaborate rather than plead with God. Explore with me some new words that will make a difference in your spiritual devotion. Rather than tossing a hope in the wishing well of prayer for a far-away deity to act, we can join in a synergistic experience with a loving partner. Insights from Open and Relational The...
The delightful emotion of awe offers a path toward transcendence and well-being. The thunder of Niagara Falls or the face of a newborn can provoke emotions that change us forever. Science has given new perspectives on the impact of awe for our faith and well-being. The insights of Cole Arthur Riley, Victor Frankel, David Ray Griffin, and Summer Allen add breadth to the discussion. I invite you to explore how ...
Everyone wants happiness. But what if we are missing a key ingredient? Altruism is proven to bring well-being. So let’s be intentional! In this episode, I explore the evidence that giving to help others changes our body and mindset. Choosing these acts on a regular basis may be the ingredient that moves our happiness to a new level.
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The hope of happiness
Finding the missing ingredient of altrui...
You are ready for a path to better well-being, and the Tracks for the Journey Podcast will provide great resources! This brief episode explains the benefits you receive listening. The twice-monthly episodes offers programming that will improve your well-being with practical insight and inspiration from progressive Christian spirituality, positive psychology, meaningful relationships, and justice ethics with ...
Running the path beneath the giant Sequoias brought a depth to my faith experience. Could going Wild lead to a closer connection to God and the Planet? Explore with me a green path with the perspective of Panentheism, Jesus in the Wild, Ecopsychology, and the battle against plastic pollution. We can learn from Brian McLaren, Ilia Delio, and others a new language of faith discovery that is as old as the planet...
Getting a good night’s sleep is important. But it’s not always easy. Sleep science offers a better tomorrow by improving what happens tonight. Let’s explore more about your well-being through good sleep habits. Looking at the example of Jesus, making a few minutes of pre-sleep preparation, and a tracking your nocturnal adventure can make all the difference!
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A casualty of sleepiness
The challenge...
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