I Enjoy Being Alone — Is That Unloving?

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<p dir="ltr">How often are you alone with God? Truly alone, pulled away from the rest of the world, in the quiet and stillness of his presence? I believe God is beckoning his people this holiday season to experience his Immanuel, God with us, nearness. Our souls need it, and God ... Show More

Does being Christian mean that you need to live a solitary, boring, or unhappy life? Looking at the lives of holy men and women, it can appear that the majority of their lives were suffering and solitude. Does this mean that “fun” has no place in the Christian life? Fr. Josh John ... Show More

Are you someone who enjoys spending time alone? 'The Big Show' discusses with callers if they'd rather live with others or by themselves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Why do people decide to be alone for long periods of time? 

Do you feel lost in your loneliness? Fr. Mike reminds us that throughout Scripture, loneliness shows up again and again, even Jesus himself experienced deep moments of isolation. If you’re feeling alone, know that you’re not the only one. In your loneliness, you can unite your he ... Show More

The Wednesday of Holy Week is known to many as “Spy Wednesday”, but it’s also known as the “Day of Aloneness.” The backstory behind this moniker can have a profound impact on the way we live our lives. There are two people in the Holy Week narrative that experience profound lonel ... Show More

<p>Solitude is an intentional time alone for renewal and centering yourself on God. Isolation is a pattern of disengaging from or intentionally not engaging in relationship with others. In this episode, we identify what isolation is, how it’s different from solitude, and why isol ... Show More

<p>Loneliness is a universal emotion that affects us all at some point in our lives. Even in a world filled with people, we can still feel incredibly isolated and alone. But as Christians, we have access to a powerful source of comfort and strength: a relationship with God. In th ... Show More

The holidays are a time to spend with the people we love, but at times, this merely highlights the isolation of those who are separated from their family and friends, or even those surrounded by people, but who still feel alone. So if you’re one of those people, this episode is f ... Show More