Living Compass Spirituality & Wellness

Scott Stoner
  • 5.0 (21)
  • RELIGION
  • UPDATED SEMIWEEKLY

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. "Stay Warm," Episode #160, January 23, 2026

    5D AGO

    "Stay Warm," Episode #160, January 23, 2026

    In this episode, Scott shares a "check-in" process he often uses with individuals, couples, and organizations he works with, called the "internal weather report." He also shares how, in the midst of the deep freeze hitting Wisconsin, where he lives, as well as much of the rest of the country, the universal wish that people extend to one another is "stay warm." What would it mean for us to "stay warm" emotionally and spiritually in the midst of the many storms happening around us today?

    6 min
  2. "Home by a Different Way," Episode #159, January 12, 2026

    JAN 12

    "Home by a Different Way," Episode #159, January 12, 2026

    Sometimes an encounter changes us so deeply that we cannot return the same way we came. When has that been true for you? The story of the Wise Men being warned not to go back to Herod, but to go home by a different way after they encounter the Christ child, is a metaphor for how when we encounter the Divine, we often choose to move forward in a new way.

    10 min
  3. "Christmas Generosity," Episode #158, December 24, 2025

    12/24/2025

    "Christmas Generosity," Episode #158, December 24, 2025

    Let us celebrate and fully receive the generous gift of God's love at Christmas so that we can go forth and generously share that love with others.

    5 min
  4. "A Generous Dinner Party," Episode #157, December 19, 2025

    12/19/2025

    "A Generous Dinner Party," Episode #157, December 19, 2025

    A Generous Dinner Party Jesus tells this story to remind us what a true Christian approach to generosity and hospitality looks like.  How might you and I practice this in our own lives? Luke 14:15-25 (The Message Translation) 15 That triggered a response from one of the guests: "How fortunate the one who gets to eat dinner in God's kingdom!" 16-17 Jesus followed up. "Yes. For there was once a man who threw a great dinner party and invited many. When it was time for dinner, he sent out his servant to the invited guests, saying, 'Come on in; the food's on the table.' 18 "Then they all began to beg off, one after another making excuses. The first said, 'I bought a piece of property and need to look it over. Send my regrets.' 19 "Another said, 'I just bought five teams of oxen, and I really need to check them out. Send my regrets.' 20 "And yet another said, 'I just got married and need to get home to my wife.' 21 "The servant went back and told the master what had happened. He was outraged and told the servant, 'Quickly, get out into the city streets and alleys. Collect all who look like they need a square meal, all the misfits and homeless and down-and-out you can lay your hands on, and bring them here.' 22 "The servant reported back, 'Master, I did what you commanded—and there's still room.' 23-24 "The master said, 'Then go to the country roads. Whoever you find, drag them in. I want my house full! Let me tell you, not one of those originally invited is going to get so much as a bite at my dinner party.'"

    7 min
  5. "Transformational Hospitality vs Transactional Hospitality," December 15, Episode #156

    12/16/2025

    "Transformational Hospitality vs Transactional Hospitality," December 15, Episode #156

    Jesus offered a radical, transformational hospitality. What does it look like for us to do the same?

    7 min
  6. "Generous Together," Episode #155, December 11, 2025

    12/12/2025

    "Generous Together," Episode #155, December 11, 2025

    Generosity is amplified when it is practiced together in community. Communities of generosity are essential for our individual and collective wellbeing.

    7 min
  7. "Generosity and Gratitude," December 8, Episode #154

    12/09/2025

    "Generosity and Gratitude," December 8, Episode #154

    Opening our hearts and souls to gratitude also opens them to both the receiving and sharing of generosity. When our hearts, souls, and minds are close--it makes it nearly impossible to give or receive gratitude and generosity.

    6 min
  8. "The Parable of the Generous Parent," Episode #153, December 4, 2025

    12/05/2025

    "The Parable of the Generous Parent," Episode #153, December 4, 2025

    You may be more familiar with the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Still, the title "The Parable of the Generous Parent" emphasizes the story's primary message: God's extravagant generosity and love.

    6 min
See All (159)

5
out of 5
21 Ratings

About

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.

Information

You Might Also Like