Sacred Thoughts Podcast

Sacred thoughts on theology, spiritual formation, mental health, mission and culture.
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  1. Podcast Episode 14: Hinduism (Part 1)

    2H AGO

    Podcast Episode 14: Hinduism (Part 1)

    In my series on World Religions, it is now time to move on to one of the oldest religions in our world – Hinduism. Outside of concepts like polytheism, reincarnation, and the caste system, we in the west probably know the least about what Hindus call Sanātana Dharma. It’s also one of the more difficult religions to get our heads around. I hope this episode brings understanding and respect of such a vast expression of religion. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sacredthoughts.substack.com/subscribe

    29 min

  2. MAR 6

    Podcast Episode 13: Introduction to Religion (Part 2)

    In this second episode, I continue to offer some introductory thoughts about religion and the study of religion itself. I take a look at some specific terms that will become pertinent in understanding the world’s religions. In the episode I quote Stephen Prothero's book God Is Not One. Here is a brief intro video to that book: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sacredthoughts.substack.com/subscribe

    38 min
  3. Podcast Episode 12: Introduction to Religion (Part 1)

    FEB 19

    Podcast Episode 12: Introduction to Religion (Part 1)

    It has been 10 months since my last podcast episode! As they say, life happened. But I'm glad to be back kicking off a particular series on world religions. This semester I'm teaching a few sections of an undergraduate World Religions class and, thus, I've been thinking more and more about how important it is for us to understand other religions and their adherents. As 19th century religion scholar Max Muller said, “He who knows one [religion], knows none." How have we come to “know” about Buddhism or Islam? Is it via mainstream media and Hollywood films? Or is it a proper inquiry and understanding of another society, culture, and people? To begin, I'm going to offer a couple of introductory episodes around the idea of religion and the study of religion itself. I hope you check it out! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sacredthoughts.substack.com/subscribe

    34 min

  4. 04/11/2025

    Podcast Episode 11: C. Christopher Smith

    It has been two and a half months since my last official episode, but here we are. Today I was able to host C. Christopher Smith of the Englewood Review of Books. In particular, we talked through his most recent published work, The Virtue of Dialogue, and particularly the in’s and out’s of the formative practice of conversation. Have a listen and check out his work at the Englewood Review of Books. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sacredthoughts.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 1m

  5. 02/04/2025

    The Stress of Stress

    Just over a week ago, a team of mental health professionals led a workshop at our church. It was our second annual training. While Christians are more engaged in the world of mental health, I believe we still find very few teachings and trainings being offered within the setting of the church. This is why I am so very grateful that the leaders in my local church fully embrace the importance of this topic, both inside and outside the church. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sacredthoughts.substack.com/subscribe

    15 min

  6. 01/15/2025

    Podcast Episode 10: Peter Bell & Sons of Patriarchy

    Today I was able to host Peter Bell who is producer and host of the Sons of Patriarchy podcast. The podcast is dedicated to exposing all types of abuse – sexual, physical and spiritual – within the Reformed church. Much focus has particularly gone into highlighting Doug Wilson and his denomination, the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CREC), as well as the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC). I am grateful for Peter giving of his time to the podcast here, but more importantly in exposing the heinous abuse that has been covered up for decades, and providing a voice and practical support to abuse survivors. Please consider supporting the work they are doing, which also includes financial contributions that go solely to supporting the abused. https://outreachidaho.org This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sacredthoughts.substack.com/subscribe

    58 min
  7. Podcast Episode 9: Stephanie Chernyavskiy

    01/03/2025

    Podcast Episode 9: Stephanie Chernyavskiy

    On December 19, Stephanie Chernyavskiy’s story was shared on the Sons of Patriarchy podcast. Stephanie particularly laid out how she was abused within the setting of Neon Reformed Presbyterian Church, part of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC) in Neon, Kentucky. Amazingly, after so many years of spiritual, physical, and sexual abuse, she was able to escape such a perilous situation. If you haven’t heard that part of her story, please listen to it here. In this episode on the Sacred Thoughts podcast, I was able to continue with a kind of “part 2” of Stephanie’s story. How was she able to maintain faith in Christ in the midst of it all? What has her journey of healing been like? What is Stephanie particularly up to these days – i.e., did she marry the love of her life she mentions in the previous podcast? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sacredthoughts.substack.com/subscribe

    51 min
  8. The Original Immanuel

    12/08/2024

    The Original Immanuel

    More than 700 years before Jesus, a prophet and a king held a meeting in the city of Jerusalem. With the probability of war on their doorstep, Isaiah was sent to king Ahaz with a message of protection and promise. In the promise, the king was told that a sign would be given: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.” This was the Original Immanuel. But what did all this mean so long ago? And how does it connect to the advent of God’s Messiah, Jesus? This is what I explore in this message titled “The Original Immanuel.” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sacredthoughts.substack.com/subscribe

    46 min
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    Sacred thoughts on theology, spiritual formation, mental health, mission and culture.
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
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    © Scott Lencke
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