Begin Again Podcast

Begin Again Podcast

Begin Again is a podcast devoted to "reconsidering everything." Trained as a pastor, with an Mdiv and ThM, this podcast is devoted to exploring ideas and talking with people about new insights from or about Church History, Developmental Theories, Contemplation, Activism, Spiral Dynamics, the Enneagram, the Christian mystics, and integrating all of them together to say something new. Check out my website for more info, how to sign up for my weekly newsletter and other things for you (such as the Learning from the Mystics newsletter).

Episodes

Ep. 174 | Conventional vs Traditional

June 8, 2026 • 13 mins
This is my introduction and explanation of the difference between "conventional" and "traditional" Christianity. I think these adjectives are incredibly helpful to add to our vocabulary, especially since they seem to give people struggling with faith so much freedom. For more, visit: https://www.johnchaffee.com
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Ep. 173 | St. John of the Cross' Todos y Nadas

May 4, 2026 • 23 mins
This is a reflection on St. John of the Cross's piece The Ascent of Mount Carmel (Book 1, Chapter 13, Paragraphs 11 and 12). His teaching on Todos y Nadas, or Everything and Nothing, has been utterly transformative for me... and so here I am sharing about this piece of mystical, post-conventional, second-wisdom.
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Ep. 172 | Walk or Be Dragged

April 27, 2026 • 16 mins
This is a quick reflection on Carl Jung's statement, "Walk or be dragged," alongside Jesus walking his way to the Crucifixion, and the twists, turns, and unexpected events of our lives. To sign up for my free weekly email, join an online class, or otherwise see more of what I do, visit https://www.johnchaffee.com
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Ep. 171 | The One on the Selfish Ego

March 19, 2026 • 25 mins
This one is essentially a Bible Study on Galatians 5, the Greek word Sarx, and how we know the Spirit from the Selfish Ego by what fruit they bear. For more, visit https://www.johnchaffee.com
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Ep. 170 | The One on Tears and Repairs

March 5, 2026 • 28 mins
This one is pretty much a sermon, inspired by the story of Zaccheaus in Luke 19, the Gottman Institute's "Emotional Bank Account", and our need to learn how to make really good amends. For more, join my free newsletter at https://www.johnchaffee.com and join my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/johnchaffee
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Ep. 169 | Trust in the Slow Work of God

February 26, 2026 • 21 mins
This episode essentially follows a version of Lectio Divina on a famous prayer by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin called Patient Trust (or Trust in the Slow Work of God). To join my free weekly email, visit https://www.johnchaffee.com, or to join my Patreon, look me up on https://www.patreon.com
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Ep. 168 | On Empires of Man vs Kingdom of God

January 29, 2026 • 36 mins
This episode is devoted to understanding the ideas of empires and the kingdom of God. First it begins with the story of Exodus, to Solomon, to Jesus, to Constantine, to this cultural moment in America. For more, visit: https://www.johnchaffee.com
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Ep. 167 | The Man with No Title

January 22, 2026 • 28 mins
This episode is inspired by an interaction that happened between Thomas Merton and DT Suzuki. After their meeting, Merton said of Suzuki that he finally met "The Man with No Title." I hope you enjoy this! For more, visit https://www.johnchaffee.com and https://www.patreon.com/cw/johnchaffee
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Ep. 166 | And Now for 2026

January 8, 2026 • 10 mins
For more, check out www.johnchaffee.com and www.patreon.com/johnchaffee
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Ep. 165 | No Longer Servants (Entellomai)

August 25, 2025 • 10 mins
For more like this, visit my website at https://www.johnchaffee.com
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Ep. 164 | The One about Spiritual Direction

July 17, 2025 • 31 mins
To reach out to me directly or to sign up for spiritual direction with me, visit https://www.johnchaffee.com
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Ep. 163 | When the Student is Ready, the Teacher Appears

June 30, 2025 • 21 mins
For more of my work, visit: https://www.johnchaffee.com Or, sign up for a session of spiritual direction with me at https://calendly.com/johnchaffee/spiritualdirection
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Ep. 162 | Reclaiming Apokatastasis (The Restoration of All Things)

May 28, 2025 • 37 mins
For more of my work, visit https://www.johnchaffee.com
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Ep. 161 | Begin Again 3.0

May 20, 2025 • 16 mins
Check out www.johnchaffee.com to sign up for spiritual direction, join an online cohort, learn more about my books, or get my free weekly newsletter.
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Ep. 160 | Where'd You Park Your Spaceship Book 2 w/Rob Bell

May 20, 2025 • 64 mins
Ep. 160 | Where'd You Park Your Spaceship Book 2 w/Rob Bell by John Chaffee
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Ep. 159 | Interview w/Rob Bell about Where'd You Park Your Spaceship?

October 13, 2023 • 59 mins
Hey friends, check out this interview I had with #RobBell! We talk about his most recent book, Where'd You Park Your Spaceship?, Dill Tudd, Sigur Ros, Rafiki, Grief, and the writing/creative process! For Rob's Website: https://www.robbell.com For John's Website: https://www.johnchaffee.com
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Ep. 158 | Dr. Jordan Daniel Wood On Maximus The Confessor

May 19, 2023 • 58 mins
This was a dense one! Dr. Wood adapted his Ph.D. dissertation into one of the most impressive, modern expositions on Maximus the Confessor. Maximus was a later Patristic of the early church and had his hand cut off and tongue cut out for how firmly he held to the logic of saying Jesus is the central logic (read: logos) of everything. He was incredibly humble while also showcasing that he is an expert on Maximus. What a great gu...
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Ep. 157 | Everyone And Everything Everywhere

March 29, 2023 • 18 mins
To learn more about what things I am up to, visit www.johnchaffee.com
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Ep. 156 | Interview With David Hayward aka @NakedPastor

March 23, 2023 • 50 mins
This was a delightful interview for the Begin Again Podcast with David Hayward about the kind of work he does, being people who chose to take the Bible VERY seriously, what a healthy church looks like, having a spirituality not built upon fear, anger, or shame, Bible quotes we are not allowed to talk about in church and so much more. If you would like to see more from David, check out his website at https://www.nakedpastor.com as ...
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Ep. 155 | Dr. Drew Moser, Author Of The Enneagram Of Discernment

March 10, 2023 • 47 mins
Dr. Drew Moser is a professor at Taylor University in Indiana, author of The Enneagram of Discernment, father of 5, co-host of Fathoms Podcast, and so much more. This was a delightful conversation about his book on the Enneagram and how helpful it is, not only to young adults, but to anyone looking for ways to overcome being stuck in their decision-making and how to live a life with more wisdom and discernment. This truly was a j...
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