Ep 09 Heather King: Holy Desperation
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owes her well-being to prayer. After hitting the rock-hard bottom, she changed her life around - though not immediately. She became a Catholic and adopted the discipline of prayer. She writes about her practice in . We chatted about: what prayer means the different types of prayer why prayer is for us - not God how prayer leads to using "no" as a complete answer the one thing I can do to fully be aware of my spiritual potential (not sure that will be happening any time soon...at least not in this presidential term.) Heather speaks to those who don't know a lot about God - and maybe...
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Ep 08 Jennifer Grant When Did Everybody Else Get So Old?
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I'm a 17 year old stuck in a 46 year old body. For real! Luckily, Jennifer Grant feels the same way I do and even though both of us HAVE 17 year olds, it doesn't change the fact that we are young and everyone around us is old. Ok - I may need a reality check. Tune in and listen to our conversation. In her book, When Did Everybody Else Get So Old, Jen gets real about midlife. In our conversation we discuss: Teens and why parents of teens are like flight attendants Perfect parents aren't that perfect. Being in our 40s is pretty rad. Things we miss about being younger Chin hair Yes, we cover it...
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Ep 7 Barbara Mahany
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I do remember moments of mothering. Big moments. You know - births, first days of school, when they were old enough to stay home alone...things like this. remembers the big moments and lucky for us, recorded the small moments. Barbara artistically weaves these memories into a nest of her own snippets, sharing her observations with readers who will smile in remembrance of our own small recollections. Don't let the title fool you. isn't just for women who have birthed offspring. It's a book for those who have cared for others; men, women, parents and those who have loved on other people's...
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Ep 06 Dave Schmelzer: Blue Ocean Faith
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Something happened to me after I read An inner peace I haven't experienced in a long time washed over me. Instead of anxiety wondering what is right and wrong about the Bible, instead of anger when "Christians" don't act Christ-like, instead of tension when discussing interpretations of Scripture...I felt "Solus Jesus". Dave Schmelzer talks with me about the Blue Ocean Church movement and what can happen when places of worship accept people for who they are. Straight or Gay, Republican or Democrat, Man or Woman; the focus is not who/what/where/when/how, the focus is...
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Ep 5 Jason Stellman Misfit Faith
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is drunk. Probably. Maybe. I mean, he does label himself AND his podcast as such. He used to be in ministry. Therefore, he's a drunk ex-pastor. Jason's book, , is a collection of thoughts about God. Not the "Evangelical" God or the "Catholic" God or the "Protestant" God; just God who loves us. All of us. Jason and I talk about Rich Mullins, 80s sitcoms, xenophobia, and the Bible. Listen to our conversation, then pick up the book. It's a perfect read for those who know God isn't a courtroom judge, but a father who invites you into his living room....
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Ep 04 Christine Marchetta
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Christine Marchetta can help you communicate with loved ones who have passed from this life. And she may make you laugh while doing it. I have to admit, I don't know a lot about the Medium profession, contacting those who have died or "spirit guides". After chatting with Christine, my mind has opened to the possibilities. Listen to the conversation and hear us chat about: life and death God her parents her sister and my friend, Catherine taking time to slow down and notice what is happening around us If you want to know more about Christine or have questions, you can find her...
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Ep 03: Maggie Rowe Sin Bravely
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Maggie Rowe was going to hell. At least that's what she told herself. From a young age, Maggie couldn't tell if she loved God enough to save her soul. Publisher's Weekly endorsed, "Rowe's fantastic book is a born-again version of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest." You need no more explanation from me. Listen to Maggie comically share about her time in a Christian rehab center; a place where some of the therapists were determined to change the person you were born to be. Then pick up her book and read in detail what caused Maggie to .
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Ep 02 Greg Garrett - Crossing Myself
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Reading a book about depression and mental illness isn't a first choice for someone who suffers from depression herself. isn't about darkness, but rather the light of what sees in community, history, music, and service. Greg's voice throughout his story will make you think, will make you laugh, and maybe even reach out to someone to say, "I love you." Greg and I chatted for a bit about depression and suicidal thoughts, but also: The Matrix The Black Panther and Thor Martin Luther King, Jr. Who gets "space at the table" U2 Zombies So, basically your everyday...
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Ep 1: A New Hope
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Yes. I know. This would have been much more rad if it were "Episode 4". It's not. However, I do have "a new hope" for the latest direction of this podcast. I hope you like it and are ready to expand your boundaries. Life is different for me than it was a few months ago. I need my podcast to reflect that. Welcome to "Pieces of Faith."
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SC 42 End of Stumptown Christian, Beginning of...
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How lucky am I to have been given the opportunity to host a radio talk show? One of the greatest experiences of my life, I was proud to take my listeners with me via podcast when I left the noontime airwaves last year. was my follow up to Rose City Forum. But now, the show with a Portland, OR focus is turning into so much more. While the name of the podcast changes, the promise to introduce you to inspirational, motivational, celebrational, muppet-ational, guests remains the same. In January, I'll come back to you with a bigger focus on "Faith"; whether...
info_outlineI hope you had a chance to catch Part 1 of my conversation with these Biblical scholars. In this episode Eric and Floyd get deeper into the details of the Convergence Lectionary. In Eric's words, here's what the curriculum with cover:
For those of you unfamiliar with the Lectionary, it's a group of Bible texts that tens of thousands of churches use every week for worship, which means it has a profound influence on the beliefs and actions of millions of Christians. In the case of the Convergence Lectionary, it's not biblical texts but 6-week THEMES that focus on CRITICAL AREAS that society actively needs to talk about in our day and find higher ground. Here are the 12 six-week THEMES of the Convergence Lectionary, organized according to the Three Great Loves that Jesus himself said were most important:
Christian love of God includes:
1. Walking fully in the path of Jesus, without denying the legitimacy of other paths that God may provide for humanity;
2. Listening for God’s Word which comes through daily prayer and meditation, studying the ancient testimonies which we call Scripture, and attending to God’s present activity in the world;
3. Celebrating the God whose Spirit pervades and whose glory is reflected in all of God’s Creation, including the earth and its ecosystems, the sacred and secular, the Christian and non-Christian, the human and non-human;
4. Expressing our love in worship that is as sincere, vibrant, and artful as it is scriptural.
Christian love of neighbor includes:
5. Engaging people authentically, as Jesus did, treating all as creations made in God’s very image, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental ability, nationality, or economic class;
6. Standing, as Jesus does, with the outcast and oppressed, the denigrated and afflicted, seeking peace and justice with or without the support of others;
7. Preserving religious freedom and the church’s ability to speak prophetically to government by resisting the commingling of church and state;
8. Walking humbly with God, acknowledging our own shortcomings while honestly seeking to understand and call forth the best in others, including those who consider us their enemies;
Christian love of self includes:
9. Basing our lives on the faith that in Christ all things are made new and that we, and all people, are loved beyond our wildest imagination – for eternity;
10. Claiming the sacredness of both our minds and our hearts, and recognizing that faith and science, doubt and belief serve the pursuit of truth;
11. Caring for our bodies and insisting on taking time to enjoy the benefits of prayer, reflection, worship, and recreation in addition to work;
12. Acting on the faith that we are born with a meaning and purpose; a vocation and ministry that serve to strengthen and extend God’s realm of love.