Opening The Circle
A podcast offering spiritual nourishment that is both timely and timeless. Reflections that open the circle of contemplative Christian practice. Rooted in mystery, mysticism, and ancient wisdom traditions, and shaped by poetry, depth psychology, ecology, liberation movements, and the long arc of history. Created for seekers, wonderers, and doubters alike. You are welcome in this shared exploration— opening the circle, together. Produced by The Open Circle in Santa Fe, New Mexico. www.theopencirclesantafe.org
Episodes
This episode explores the story of Jesus calming the storm as an invitation to meet fear with presence. Together we reflect on the cycles and waves of energy that move through our lives. As we attune to the patterns of transformation unfolding within us, like waves rising and falling, we are invited to trust life's rhythms and discover the calm, freedom, and love available in the present moment.
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From the swirling waters of Tiamat to the Spirit hovering over the face of the Deep, this episode traces humanity's oldest creation stories in the primordial waters and asks what they can teach us today. What might it mean to co-create with the unknown depths - this fertile source from which all life and emergent becoming arise?
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Genesis 1:1-9 in the Bible
Class notes from Introduction to the Hebrew Bible ...
A golden light pours through a café window. A mountain blazes with hidden glory. In this episode of Opening the Circle, we reflect on the Transfiguration as a story of transformed vision—an invitation to slow down, pay attention, and glimpse the sacred radiance shimmering beneath everyday life. What if the miraculous has been here all along, just waiting to be seen?
There is a cosmic hum - a resonance - that connects all creation, from birdsong and ocean waves to the gravitational music of colliding black holes. Drawing on the poetry of Psalm 98, we reflect on how joining in this universal song deepens our sense of belonging with the world and strengthens our capacity to resonate with love. Through humming, listening, and acts of care, we discover how our individual vibrations are part o...
From biblical prophets to mystics, activists, and healers across history, we reflect on how transformative visions have always shaped the world. We contemplate how the Magician archetype within each of us channels imagination, spiritual insight, and communal energy to co‑create new possibilities. This episode invites us to see ourselves as active participants in a time of profound transformation, each called to be vessels of ...
In today’s episode, we revisit the biblical story of David and Goliath to explore the Warrior archetype—our inner source of courage, discernment, and fierce self-respect. Through the contrast between David’s humble shepherd skills and Goliath’s overwhelming power, we see how true strength often springs from inner clarity and a grounded sense of purpose. We expand the archetype of the Warrior beyond the...
In this second episode of Opening the Circle, we explore the Wanderer archetype—the timeless human experience of exile, longing, and the search for belonging. We draw on myth, scripture, psychology, poetry, and song as we reflect on the spiritual pattern of departure and return. From the biblical Exodus story to humanity’s millennial migrations, from the movements of nature to the restlessness in our own hearts, w...
In this inaugural episode of Opening The Circle, we explore what it means to be on "the way" in our spiritual lives. The path of growth and awakening is one of dynamic movement, accepting uncertainty, and cultivating inner commitment. What might we need to let go of to enter a deeper, more expansive relationship with God, the Self, and the Living Mystery? The Way is a journey of unlearning, transformation, and ultimately, bec...
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