Pádraig Ó Tuama is a friend, teacher, and colleague to the work of On Being. But before that was true, Krista took a revelatory trip to meet him at his home in Northern Ireland, a place that has known sectarianism and violent fracture and has evolved, not to perfection, yet to new life and once unimaginable repair and relationship. Our whole world screams of ... Show More
Mar 12
Arab Aramin, Robi Damelin, Liora Eilon, Mohamed Abu Jafar — Turning Unbearable Loss Into Ground of Shared Life
From Krista: A few months ago, I was invited to sit with four people sharing a very different Israeli-Palestinian story than that which comes to us in headlines. They are members of the Parents Circle - Bereaved Families Forum, a very special community. It's composed of hundreds ... Show More
1h 6m
Mar 2024
The Hero and Heroine's Journey With Kirsten Oates and Patrick Boland
What if loss invited us on a voyage?
In this episode, we're joined by Kirsten Oates and Patrick Boland as we continue our chapter-by-chapter exploration with Chapter 2: "The Hero and Heroine's Journey." Patrick Boland and Kirsten Oates, cohost of our sister podcast, Turning to t ... Show More
1h 29m
Jun 2023
“God’s Comfort for Our Father Wounds” by Kia Stephens
In today’s episode, you’ll hear a devotion written by Kia Stephens based on Psalm 34:18, which says, “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (NIV).We hope today’s devotion reminds you that every time our heart is broken or our spirit is ... Show More
6m 59s
Oct 2021
Julie Piatt: Wealth Is The Community You Keep
It’s time to once again transcend the mortal coil to reconnect with matters ethereal and divine, truths both big and small.Our prophetess for this spiritual trip is healer, mother, and creator Julie Piatt.Longtime listeners are well acquainted with the one who goes by SriMati—my ... Show More
1h 47m
Jul 2023
“Hope When You’re Hanging by a Thread” by Alicia Bruxvoort
In today’s episode, you’ll hear a devotion written by Alicia Bruxvoort based on Hebrews 4:12a, which says, “For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]” (AMP).We hope today’s devotion encourages you that when you tak ... Show More
6m 13s