The Gospel Life

Neal Tew
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After graduating from Harvard College with a degree in English Literature and the Comparative Study of Religion, Neal Tew spent three years in a monastery. The lessons he learned there - compiled in the book, The Gospel Life - continue to shape his life as husband, father and working professional. The monastic practice of Lectio Divina - prayerful meditation on Scripture - was one of the great treasures he discovered there. In this podcast, Neal shares the fruits of this practice from the perspective of a non-monk. He hopes to encourage others to take up this ancient wisdom.

  1. 01/26/2022

    In the Beginning

    If you were going to tell the story of Jesus Christ, where would you begin? In an extended series that begins today we will be observing how the evangelist Mark tells the story. This is intended to be a kind of Lectio Divina in action, as the story unfolds.

    25 min

  2. 01/19/2022

    The King with the Hidden Crown

    The power of imperial Rome must have been an awesome thing. In today’s gospel passage we see that power stand in the presence of a power so great that even in its meekest expression, Rome appears as its subject.

    16 min

  3. 01/11/2022

    A Conscientious Objection

    Today I deviate from my normal style of podcast to comment on the issue of COVID vaccine mandates. This is a matter that touches upon the liberty of the human conscience and I feel compelled to address it.

    22 min

  4. 01/05/2022

    The Fig Tree's Tender Branch

    “Learn a lesson from the fig tree,” Jesus said. “When its branch becomes tender and sprouts leaves, you know that summer is near. In the same way, when you see these things happening, know that the Son of Man is near, at the gates.”

    23 min

  5. 12/30/2021

    Poor Widow. Rich at Heart

    In what way can a widow be blessed? In today’s passages, two widows are shown to exemplify the first of the Beatitudes. How can that be?

    17 min

  6. 12/22/2021

    The Spit of the Rabbi

    What kind of physician – or what kind of Rabbi - would spit on their patient's wounds in the process of healing them? The Healing of a Blind Man, in Mark Chapter 7, prompts us to ask this question.  Let’s take a closer look.

    14 min

  7. 12/15/2021

    Jesus Misquotes the Bible

    Wouldn’t it be rather scandalous if Jesus were to be seen mis-quoting the Bible? Well, that’s what happens in today’s Gospel passage. Or so it seems. Let's take a closer look.

    18 min

  8. 12/08/2021

    The Spark of the Heart

    What would you say to Jesus if he called you into his presence and stood there ready to listen to you? Today we hear the story of a man who received such a grace. This is the journey of a soul to God.

    16 min
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After graduating from Harvard College with a degree in English Literature and the Comparative Study of Religion, Neal Tew spent three years in a monastery. The lessons he learned there - compiled in the book, The Gospel Life - continue to shape his life as husband, father and working professional. The monastic practice of Lectio Divina - prayerful meditation on Scripture - was one of the great treasures he discovered there. In this podcast, Neal shares the fruits of this practice from the perspective of a non-monk. He hopes to encourage others to take up this ancient wisdom.

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  • Creator
    Neal Tew
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2021 Neal Tew