The Contemplative Life Chris & Christina Roberts

Today we are joined by Stephanie Spencer, co-founder of the organization 40 Orchards.  We discuss the Jewish practice of Midrash, the value of asking questions in community and how to expand our engagement with ancient texts. 


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Today we are joined by Pastor & Certified Forest Bather, Zayna Thomley.  We discuss what to expect in a forest bathing session, the importance of community and nature and how to embrace obstacles that might come with the outdoors.


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https://wisdom-and-wonder.com/


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Today is a special episode where we hear from Dr. Kristina Kaiser about her doctoral work with the topic of Joy.   It also marks the final episode with Kristina as our co-host, as she plans to focus more time and energy towards this work.  Tune in as we learn more about the academic, emotional and spiritual aspects of joy.




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kristinamkaiser@gmail.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-kaiser-73a00337/

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Today we are joined by spiritual director Heather Watts exploring the journey of deconstructing faith.  We discuss how spiritual guidance can provide space to be heard, wonder together and sit with uncertainties one faces in these seasons.

Additional Resources
Listening and Caring Skills by John Savage
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Today we welcome Dr. Jan Lundy to the podcast who is talking with us about what it looks like to companion people through their grief. Though grief is something many people find difficult to talk about, it's likely that each of us is experiencing loss continually. Join in as Jan shares with us about what it looks like to stay with someone through their experience of wilderness in ways that help us experience integration and transformation. Because grief isn’t meant to be something we get over or repress. It’s there because we love and care deeply. If you’d like to learn more, be sure to check out the Additional Resources section below.

Additional Resources
Website: mettacentertraining.com
Program: Grief Companion Training

Hashtags
Grief, Loss, Spirituality, Spiritual Direction, Wilderness, Counseling, Anticipatory Grief, Trauma

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On this week’s podcast we hear from Tom Buhler, a certified spiritual guide offering mindfulness to prisoners. Tom shares with us about the powerful transformations possible when using mindfulness, particularly in the midst of high-stress situations. Join us as Tom relays how formal practice can lead to shifts in perspective that help us become more aware of our thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations so that we can be more empathetic overall. And don’t forget to check out the Additional Resources section for more information.

Additional Resources
Author: John Kabat Zinn
Organization: The Path of Freedom
Workbook: The Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens by Gina M Biegel
Website: PrisonMindfulness.org
Facebook: Wisconsin Prison Mindfulness Initiative
Documentary: Dhamma Brothers
Film: Holding Still
Retreat: A Day of Mindfulness for Helpers and Healers: June 20, 2024. Siena Retreat Center.
Training: https://www.uwhealth.org/services/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction (UW-Health MBSR courses)

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Jon Kabat Zinn, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Empathy, Interconnection, Awareness, Awareness, Ego, Prison Ministry

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