1 hr 8 min
Episode 7 | Meditation Thoughts Beyond Thought
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- Religion & Spirituality
“Thoughts Beyond Thought” is an unscripted conversation hosted by Travis Meredith and Chris Fogle. This episode kicks off a series on spiritual practices (sometimes called “spiritual disciplines”). Here’s a rundown:
-Chris defines spiritual practices as: “habits you can develop based on your values.”
-In this first episode, the guys discuss the practice of meditation.
-Comparison of Eastern and Christian meditation.
-What mediation’s purpose is and isn’t.
-The four Forms of biblical meditation from Celebration of Discipline: 1. of Scripture (meditatio Scripturarum, meaning: “meditating on Scripture” or lectio divina, meaning: “divine reading”); 2. “Re-collection” or “centering down;” 3. On creation; and 4. Current events.
-Chris adds a fifth Form: On the character of God.
-An epiphany that the mind isn’t emptied if God’s voice fills that emptiness.
-Travis explains how he has worked backwards on meditation and how God’s voice is one of encouragement.
-How meditation can give us a different perspective and optimistic view of humanity.
-And finally, the “Beyond Books” segment.
Links:
-The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, 2019
-Celebration of Discipline by Richard J. Foster, 1978/2018
“Thoughts Beyond Thought” is hosted and produced by Travis Meredith and Chris Fogle, artwork by Erin Meredith, edited by Chris Fogle.
“Thoughts Beyond Thought” is an unscripted conversation hosted by Travis Meredith and Chris Fogle. This episode kicks off a series on spiritual practices (sometimes called “spiritual disciplines”). Here’s a rundown:
-Chris defines spiritual practices as: “habits you can develop based on your values.”
-In this first episode, the guys discuss the practice of meditation.
-Comparison of Eastern and Christian meditation.
-What mediation’s purpose is and isn’t.
-The four Forms of biblical meditation from Celebration of Discipline: 1. of Scripture (meditatio Scripturarum, meaning: “meditating on Scripture” or lectio divina, meaning: “divine reading”); 2. “Re-collection” or “centering down;” 3. On creation; and 4. Current events.
-Chris adds a fifth Form: On the character of God.
-An epiphany that the mind isn’t emptied if God’s voice fills that emptiness.
-Travis explains how he has worked backwards on meditation and how God’s voice is one of encouragement.
-How meditation can give us a different perspective and optimistic view of humanity.
-And finally, the “Beyond Books” segment.
Links:
-The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, 2019
-Celebration of Discipline by Richard J. Foster, 1978/2018
“Thoughts Beyond Thought” is hosted and produced by Travis Meredith and Chris Fogle, artwork by Erin Meredith, edited by Chris Fogle.
1 hr 8 min