104 episodes
Coffeehouse Contemplative Jeff Nelson
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- Religion & Spirituality
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5.0 • 2 Ratings
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A minister and author explores spirituality and the creative process beyond the walls of institutional religion, for those both inside and outside the church.
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The Humility of "No"
We may have many different reasons for not setting a good boundary when we should. A certain amount of them are rooted in satisfying our own ego at the expense of our own health and relationships.
Prayer in Motion: Connecting with God in Fidgety Times
Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder -
Akron Pride
Recounting my experience at Akron Pride at the end of August.
Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder -
Old Hundredth
I'm celebrating my 100th episode via a lot of self-admitted navel-gazing regarding what I've learned over the course of recording this podcast.
Recommended favorites:
Episode 4: Practice Makes Proficient
Episode 10: The Call Cycle
Episode 35: Ash Wednesday
Episode 64: The Three (or Four) Cs
Episode 80: I Don't Call It Trauma, But It's Trauma
Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder -
I don't know what to say
TRIGGER WARNING: domestic violence and suicide
My community suffered a great tragedy this past week. This episode is my possibly ill-advised way of beginning to process it. I also reflect on ways to express grief when we can't find the words.
Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder -
That's a Tomorrow Problem
We can give quite a bit of our mental and spiritual energy to worrying about things that won't happen for a while. Sometimes such worry is warranted, but often it could be redirected toward what's happening in the moment.
Matthew 6:25-34
Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder -
Ghost Stories
My family and I recently had the chance to take a ghost tour of the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio. I wanted to share a little of our experience while it's still fresh in my mind, as well as talk about other potentially paranormal moments that I've had.
Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder