Living Compass Spirituality & Wellness

Scott Stoner
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Living Compass Spirituality & Wellness

The Living Compass Spirituality and Wellness Initiative is a non-profit that creates low-cost, often free, wellness resources, including this podcast, currently used by tens of thousands of adults, teens, parents, faith communities, and organizations around the world. The Rev. Dr. Scott Stoner, the founder of this initiative, is a licensed marriage and family therapist and Episcopal minister. He has over forty years of experience equipping individuals, couples, parents, and families with the tools and inspiration they need to navigate their lives and relationships with awareness and intention.

  1. "Planting Flowers," February 10, 2025

    2 DAYS AGO

    "Planting Flowers," February 10, 2025

    What flowers are you being called to plant right now?

    6 min
  2. "The Fish Who Wanted to See the Ocean," January 28, 2025

    JAN 28

    "The Fish Who Wanted to See the Ocean," January 28, 2025

    Scott tells the story about a fish who wanted to see the ocean and discusses how it is a metaphor for living a contemplative life.

    6 min
  3. "The Sound of the Genuine--A Guided Meditation," January 13, 2025

    JAN 14

    "The Sound of the Genuine--A Guided Meditation," January 13, 2025

    This episode is a 6-minute guided mediation on a quote from Howard Thurman about "listening to the sound of the genuine" within ourselves.  The entire quote is: "There is something in every one of you that waits and listens for the sound of the genuine in yourself. It is the only true guide you will ever need."

    6 min

  4. 12/31/2024

    "Always We Begin Again: Prioritizing Spiritual Growth in the New Year," Dec. 31, 2024

    This quote from St. Benedict is the focus of this episode as Scott talks about prioritizing our spiritual growth in the new year: "It is for us to train our hearts to live in grace, to sacrifice our self-centered desires, to find the peace without want, without seeking it for ourselves; and even when we fail, always we begin again."

    6 min
  5. "The Peace that Comes When We Soften Our Hearts," Christmas Eve, 2024

    12/23/2024

    "The Peace that Comes When We Soften Our Hearts," Christmas Eve, 2024

    In this episode, Scott shares a Christmas Eve story that touched his heart many years ago, a story that reminds him of the peace that comes when we are able to soften our hearts.

    7 min
  6. "Let Us Sow Light and Joy," Episode #6 for Advent Practicing Peace

    12/19/2024

    "Let Us Sow Light and Joy," Episode #6 for Advent Practicing Peace

    In this episode, Scott discusses a beautiful thing about sowing light, love, joy, and peace: giving away as much of these things as possible never diminishes what we have ourselves. I can light countless candles from a candle I am holding, and the flame of my candle is never diminished.

    6 min
  7. "Understanding the Peace that Passes Understanding," Episode Five for Advent, 2024

    12/16/2024

    "Understanding the Peace that Passes Understanding," Episode Five for Advent, 2024

    In this episode, Scott reflects on the well-known scripture, Philippians 4:5-7, daring to try to understand the peace which passes understanding:  "Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

    7 min
  8. "Be Still and Know. Be Still and Be at Peace" 4th episode for Advent 2024

    12/13/2024

    "Be Still and Know. Be Still and Be at Peace" 4th episode for Advent 2024

    There is a deep connection between being still and being at peace.  This episode explores this connection and also explores the idea of "Be still and 'no!'"

    7 min
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The Living Compass Spirituality and Wellness Initiative is a non-profit that creates low-cost, often free, wellness resources, including this podcast, currently used by tens of thousands of adults, teens, parents, faith communities, and organizations around the world. The Rev. Dr. Scott Stoner, the founder of this initiative, is a licensed marriage and family therapist and Episcopal minister. He has over forty years of experience equipping individuals, couples, parents, and families with the tools and inspiration they need to navigate their lives and relationships with awareness and intention.

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