The Contemplative Life

Chris & Christina Roberts
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This podcast explores the wide variety of contemplative practices for our modern world.

  1. E 242 How Do We Measure Spiritual Health?

    FEB 4

    E 242 How Do We Measure Spiritual Health?

    Today we explore ways we might approach looking at our spiritual health.  How do we measure that which does not have clear bio markers like we have with our physical health?  Join us as we look at some possible ways to look at ongoing spiritual health and wellness and please reach out at thecontemplativelife.net to share some of your thoughts.  Please check out Christina’s Activity Prayer Book for children: My Spiritual Journey Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support.

    20 min
  2. E 241 Surprising Wisdom From Gen Z Trends

    JAN 21

    E 241 Surprising Wisdom From Gen Z Trends

    Today we look at 4 pieces of wisdom from Gen Z.  Let’s take a look at what’s trending and how this ancient wisdom shows up in the modern lives of teens. Mentioned in today’s episode: The Big Leap   by Gay Hendricks Casper Bed What I’m Into: Courting the Wild Twin   by Martin Shaw Liturgies of the Wild   by Martin Shaw Zoe Health app Please check out Christina’s Activity Prayer Book for children: My Spiritual Journey Please check out Christina’s Activity Prayer Book for children: My Spiritual Journey Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support.

    20 min
  3. E 240 3 Views of Time

    JAN 6

    E 240 3 Views of Time

    As we start a new year, managing time is often a topic of discussion and resolution.  Today we take a look at 3 different views of time and how it weaves in with a contemplative life. Mentioned in today’s episode: Poem from the book, To Bless the Space Between Us Please check out Christina’s Activity Prayer Book for children: My Spiritual Journey Or at SDI Press  Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support.

    24 min
  4. E 239 6 Benefits of Being Unbalanced

    12/23/2025

    E 239 6 Benefits of Being Unbalanced

    Today we take a different approach from the popular message of living a balanced life and explore the topic of unbalance.   We hope it will inspire us to move from feeling swept away with stress and obligations to a life of intention and choice. Mentioned in today’s episode: Christina released a book in partnership with Spiritual Directors International called My Spiritual Journey.   From the SDI Website: My Spiritual Journey cultivates the practices of deep listening, gentleness, and contemplation, allowing kids to form their own words, pictures, or quiet reflection to cultivate trust with themselves and the Divine. To order a copy for yourself or those you wish to support spiritually check out: SDI Press  Amazon Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support.

    21 min
  5. E 238 Contemplative Kids (+ Christina’s Book Release)

    12/09/2025

    E 238 Contemplative Kids (+ Christina’s Book Release)

    Today we are excited to share that Christina released a book in partnership with Spiritual Directors International called My Spiritual Journey.   From the SDI Website: My Spiritual Journey cultivates the practices of deep listening, gentleness, and contemplation, allowing kids to form their own words, pictures, or quiet reflection to cultivate trust with themselves and the Divine. To order a copy for yourself or those you wish to support spiritually check out Amazon Or SDI Press  Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support.

    20 min
  6. E 237 The Practice of Enoughness

    11/25/2025

    E 237 The Practice of Enoughness

    Today we explore the idea of inner and outer enoughness.  What defines our sense of enough?  What are some practices to help us recalibrate towards a sense of enoughness?  Join as we explore the importance of this practice in our daily lives. Mentioned in today’s episode: ADVENT CALENDARS Beauty Advent calendars  Gemstone Advent calendars Tea Advent calendars Chocolate Advent calendars Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support.

    22 min
  7. E 236 8 Ways Spiritual Direction Has Changed Me

    11/11/2025

    E 236 8 Ways Spiritual Direction Has Changed Me

    Today we look at 8 ways spiritual direction has personally changed our lives as we’ve engaged in this practice for well over a decade.   We hope it can spark something in our listeners who may be considering finding a spiritual director, getting trained in spiritual direction or to use as a resource to share with someone who may benefit from spiritual direction.  Mentioned in today’s episode: Egyptian Licorice tea Mica Powder Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support.

    18 min
  8. E 235 Theology of Pause

    10/28/2025

    E 235 Theology of Pause

    Today we explore ancient wisdom around pause and the significance it has in our modern lives.  As we share historical context and practical ideas, we hope you are inspired to engage new ways of pause in your own life. Mentioned in this episode: Ep 178  Contemplative Figures: Desert Fathers and Mothers Ep 133  St. Benedict: Mystics/Contemplatives Exploration Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support.

    20 min
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This podcast explores the wide variety of contemplative practices for our modern world.

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  • Creator
    Chris & Christina Roberts
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    234
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Contemplative Life
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    The Contemplative Life