Life Lines with Mary DeTurris Poust

Mary DeTurris Poust
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Learning to be a spiritual being in a material world.

  1. MAR 3

    Preparing for Lent: New ways to approach old traditions

    As we prepare to begin our Lenten journey, join me for a conversation about ways we can expand our experience of the traditional pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Let’s reflect on what those look like for us in our world today and how we might create intentional community to serve as a support.  If you’d like to be notified of my upcoming Lenten viritual prayer community meet-up, sign up for my email newsletter here: https://notstrictlyspiritual.com/join-the-tribe/ for event updates. Contemplative Prayer Resources: https://contemplativeoutreach.org/ https://closerthanbreath.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FWvxwfN_CE (Father Keating’s YouTube videos on Centering Prayer) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aQmQu4lufo&t=158s (Cynthia Bourgeault on Centering Prayer)

    20 min

  2. 12/31/2024

    Out with the Old, in with the Unknown

    As we cross the threshold of a new year, can we embrace what's ahead — with all its messiness and challenge — and offer ourselves and our world compassion and kindness rather than make one more meaningless resolution to "fix" what we think is wrong with us? Resources: Life Lines column mentioned: https://notstrictlyspiritual.com/life-lines/a-world-of-endless-thresholds/ Jan Richardson poem: https://paintedprayerbook.com/2011/12/31/epiphany-blessing-for-those-who-have-far-to-travel/

    20 min

  3. 09/24/2024

    Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway

    Fear seems to be ever-present in our world these days, but we don't have to live there. When we move forward in the face of fear, we discover unexpected gifts and growth.

    19 min

  4. 02/16/2024

    Heart Health: Trust Your Gut

    During Heart Health Month, I'm sharing my own heart health scare as a cautionary tale. Trust your intuition and your gut. Listen to your heart — literally and figuratively!

    19 min

  5. 04/20/2023

    Life in My 60s: Redefining 'Strong'

    Hitting the last third of life can be a shock to the system, but, if we're open and willing to bend with the changes rather than push back against them, we'll find we are stronger than ever even if we can no longer do a headstand. (And yes, I do discuss yoga in this episode as well.)

    20 min

  6. 04/03/2023

    Is there a place for doubt in a life of faith?

    Doubt and faith would seem mutually exclusive on the surface, but nothing could be further from the truth. Doubt adds depth to our faith lives because it forces us to face the questions and uncertainties that naturally live within us. Join me for a conversation about doubt and how it's not only acceptable but essential for a life of deep and ever-expanding faith.

    19 min

  7. 03/24/2023

    Bravery and Fear: Two sides of the same coin

    So often we think being brave means being fearless. Not so. Bravery and courage happen in the face of fear, not in the absence of it. What would you do if you did not let fear stop you? Tune and let's break it down.

    18 min

  8. 03/16/2023

    Living on a Prayer: Inspiration for Lent and Beyond

    As we head into the second half of Lent, it's a good time to take a new look at our promises and practices and see how they might (or might not) be bringing us closer to God. If daily prayer is missing from your Lenten practices, that's the place to start. Join Mary DeTurris Poust for an honest conversation about the challenge of making time for God.

    19 min
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