Latter-day Contemplation

Latter-day Peace Studies
Latter-day Contemplation

Latter-day Contemplation exists to largely explore and document our journey of study and faith as we seek to become more like our Savior, Jesus Christ. We are by no means experts in anything that we’re going to be talking about, but what we do have is an openness to questions, a hunger to discover truth wherever we can find it, and a desire to live a life of peace for ourselves, our families, and our community. We love that you’re here, and we hope that you find value in this discussion to enhance and strengthen your own discipleship of Jesus Christ.

  1. Episode 85: Mack Stirling on René Girard’s mimetic theory

    FEB 13

    Episode 85: Mack Stirling on René Girard’s mimetic theory

    Mack Stirling on René Girard’s mimetic theory

    1h 5m
  2. Episode 84: René Girard's Mimetic Theory

    09/07/2023

    Episode 84: René Girard's Mimetic Theory

    Christopher and Riley are always searching out new theories and hermeneutics through which to interpret ideas, scripture, literature, or human experience.  Recently, they embarked on a concerted study of René Girard’s mimetic theory and let’s just say it has been fruitful and paradigm shifting.  They would love for others to join them in a study of this brilliant, Christian anthropologist’s ideas.  Girard provides the faithful student a path for understanding the Christian message that doesn’t dilute it as “just another myth”, or worse, a derivative of other myths with nothing unique to offer. They believe you’ll never see scripture, society, or human relationships the same.

    1h 2m
  3. Episode 83: How it's Going

    07/20/2023

    Episode 83: How it's Going

    We recorded this follow up episode a few weeks after recording Episode #82, Where to Begin, as a follow up to report on our experiences with some contemplative practices we wanted to continue or inaugurate.

    38 min
  4. Episode 82: Where to Begin

    06/01/2023

    Episode 82: Where to Begin

    In this shorter episode Christopher and Riley discuss the most frequent question we receive from those new to contemplative practice - Where do I begin?  We offer some basic ideas, which can be implemented incrementally or all at once to put yourself on the path to becoming a contemplative.  The core of contemplation is always stillness.  To sit in silence, and preferably, solitude will do more to reveal the benefits of contemplation than anything else you will learn, and yet, there is much more to this lifestyle.  We hope you enjoy the episode and will reach out to us with your feedback, ideas, and reports.  We’ll follow up with some reports of our own in the next episode.

    38 min
  5. Episode 81: The Hero's Journey

    02/22/2023

    Episode 81: The Hero's Journey

    In this episode Christopher and Riley discuss Joseph Campbell’s well-known model of mythology, The Hero’s Journey, and how it can be used as a model for personal transformation.  Joseph Campbell was a renowned author and professor whose groundbreaking work in The Hero With a Thousand Faces did more than describe a pattern in cosmological storytelling, but unlocked a way of looking at our lives that gives us context for our ups and downs, helps us appreciate adversity, and, ultimately discover the elixir], or meaning, of life.  Adopting the pattern, taking on challenges, and leaning into our difficulties as part of the journey lead to a more fulfilling life.

    59 min
  6. Episode 80: Contemplative Consumption

    02/08/2023

    Episode 80: Contemplative Consumption

    “For the earth is full, and there is enough and to spare; yea, I prepared all things, and have given unto the children of men to be agents unto themselves.”   D&C 89:17 Americans waste nearly 40% of all food, roughly 42 billion pounds per year, and even in this glut of supply we are undernourished nutritionally speaking, because of how our food is produced for appearance and taste.  The same can be said for the media and other resources we consume; as long as it’s pleasing to the eye or ear or taste we neglect counting the cost as a substitute for better alternatives, which unavoidably leaves the lowest echelon of society victimized.  In this episode Christopher and Riley delve into the practice of contemplative consumption.  Most of us live in a society designed around efficient consumption, which carries a heavy unseen cost.  Categorically, we consume resources, food, and media without much thought for how it’s produced, delivered, or the intention behind the consumption (profit, social engineering), because it is so efficiently delivered and available.  The immediate by-product of cheap and efficient delivery is waste and lack of fulfillment on the part of the consumer, and, at worst, exploitation of the poor.  They encourage us to count the cost of our choices and be less passive as agents of consumption.  It serves both ourselves and the world when we take responsibility for the consequences of our choices.  Christopher and Riley make the case for more mindful use of resources and the richer life that can result from a higher awareness of our impact on the world and its impact on us.

    51 min
  7. Episode 79: Spiritual Autonomy & Responsibility

    02/01/2023

    Episode 79: Spiritual Autonomy & Responsibility

    President Nelson has encouraged Latter-day Saints to take personal responsibility for their own learning, but not many members do, relying heavily upon borrowed testimonies and lessons at church.  In 2018, as Pres. Nelson introduced the new home centered, church supported gospel instruction plan, he said, “We are each responsible for our individual spiritual growth”.  In this episode Christopher and Riley discuss the implications of this individual, spiritual responsibility.  They dig into methods, resources, and modalities for rich spiritual growth that can carry you through your mid-life crises and doldrums, while providing support for developing family members and friends on the path of discipleship.

    1h 13m
  8. Episode 78: Kathryn Knight Sonntag

    01/24/2023

    Episode 78: Kathryn Knight Sonntag

    In this episode, Christopher and Riley talk about Heavenly Mother with Kathryn Knight Sonntag, author of a collection of poems on the Divine Feminine entitled, The Tree at the Center (Common Consent, 2019) and a second book on the Goddess, The Mother Tree: Discovering the Love and Wisdom of Our Divine Mother (Faith Matters, 2022).

    1h 11m
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Latter-day Contemplation exists to largely explore and document our journey of study and faith as we seek to become more like our Savior, Jesus Christ. We are by no means experts in anything that we’re going to be talking about, but what we do have is an openness to questions, a hunger to discover truth wherever we can find it, and a desire to live a life of peace for ourselves, our families, and our community. We love that you’re here, and we hope that you find value in this discussion to enhance and strengthen your own discipleship of Jesus Christ.

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  • Creator
    Latter-day Peace Studies
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Latter-day Peace Studies
  • Show Website
    Latter-day Contemplation

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