36 episodes
Wandering the Desert Christian Gonzalez and Ancient Faith Radio
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4.9 • 57 Ratings
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People are lonely, and they often tend to feel adrift in the spiritual life. As such, it’s really easy to get discouraged and feel like no one else is in the trenches with you, struggling with the same things as a normal part of the spiritual life. This podcast aims to normalize the struggles and the difficulties of the spiritual life without relying on sagacious advice or strategies.
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Epilogue: Going Somewhere Good
"I hope you receive everything I’ve ever said here with the heart I intend, that we learn to take our belief seriously that the Holy Spirit is everywhere present and filling all things. All things. It has been a joy to offer these reflections and to stumble on the path toward the Kingdom with you all. This has been so good, and I know it’s all going somewhere even better."
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Chapter Thirty-Five: Good Parts in Bad Roles
As we continue the Lenten journey, Christian reflects on whether "try harder" and "just stop" approaches to our passions actually are that beneficial to our progress in the spiritual life.
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Chapter Thirty-Four: Putting Out Fires
This week marks the year anniversary of COVID-19 being declared a national emergency. Christian Gonzalez reflects on the impact of the pandemic over the last year, particularly viewing it through the lens of trauma.
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Chapter Thirty-Three: It’s a Bottle Episode!
Christian reflects a bit on the NBC Show, Community, and wonders what its implications are for our life as the community of the Church.
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Chapter Thirty-Two: Dancing With Myself
This week, Christian Gonzalez reflects on welcoming all the parts of ourselves (including the ones we don't like) to the table as we seek to move forward in love.
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Chapter Thirty-One: Welcome to Reality
This week, Christian Gonzalez explores how our faith is one that must exist within this world as it is, not by trying to escape it.
Customer Reviews
Life Giving Teaching
Christian has a folksy approach that is easy on the ears but contains a powerful and prophetic message. It is for those who long to not only know about God but to truly experience Him. It is for those willing to embrace the self sacrifice required to enter the Kingdom and the blessed humility that comes from learning how far short we often fall. His teaching and reflections often deeply moves me toward a deeper pursuit of the Presence of God. I highly recommend the podcast to all who find themselves struggling in that direction. You will find Christian a refreshing oasis along the path.
On earth as it is in heaven
This episode was excellent as this podcast always is. Christian’s words are brave and heartfelt, and this was so convicting. Thank you for your compelling message that, like Christ’s own message, calls me to take my faith more seriously and get my hands dirty doing the work of a Christian.
Man cave
Sent it to sons and brother. Challenging and Christ entered. Glory to a God!
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