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 the Mystics, join CAC staff, for a heartfelt conversation. Together, they explore ... Show More
Mar 2024
The Tragic Sense of Life With Kate Bowler
In this episode, we're joined by Kate Bowler, PhD. as we continue our chapter-by-chapter exploration of Falling Upward with Chapter 4: "The Tragic Sense of Life." Kate, along with Richard and CAC staff delve into the flaws of the prosperity gospel as well as the importance of fin ... Show More
1h 37m
Apr 2024
Necessary Suffering With Mirabai Starr
What if the goal of the spiritual journey is to understand suffering?
In this episode, we're joined by Mirabai Starr as we continue our chapter-by-chapter exploration of Falling Upward with Chapter 6: "Necessary Suffering." This episode explores how loss, suffering, and grief ca ... Show More
1h 26m
Apr 2022
Ep 63 - CALLBACK: Kirsten and Ben Watson: Taking a Breath, Speaking Truth Over Fear and Stepping into Your Authority
<p>In this busy life, it helps when you can find a way to catch your breath amidst the chaos. It helps even more when you have a friend who knows what you’re going through and has your back. This week, that friend is Kristen Watson, who – along with her husband, a first-round NFL ... Show More
32m 42s
Jun 2024
Hitting the Wall: A Conversation With John Mark Comer, Matt Chandler, and Beau Hughes
What do you do when you hit a wall in your apprenticeship to Jesus? Beau Hughes, lead pastor of The Village Church, Denton, interviews John Mark and Matt Chandler, lead pastor of The Village Church, Flower Mound about their journeys of discipleship and formation. Together, John M ... Show More
43m 53s
Apr 2022
Pádraig Ó Tuama — “This fantastic argument of being alive”
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 ne ... Show More
49m 48s
Feb 2020
Bonus: Richard Rohr & James Finley on Turning to the Mystics
In this bonus episode, Living School Faculty James (Jim) Finley and Kirsten Oates join Richard Rohr and Paul Swanson (Brie sadly wasn't there!) in conversation about the contemplative journey, what it was like to be guided by Thomas Merton, Jim's trauma work, and their new podcas ... Show More
1h 9m
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
Jan 2024
156 | Christy Wright Shares How She’s Thriving With ADHD, the Significance of God-Given Visions, and Navigating Life by Faith in an Uncertain World
<p>Thank you for joining my conversation on Life Coach BFF Show with guest, Christy Wright. You will find insights, tips, and inspiring stories about God-given visions, finding success with ADHD, and the twist and turns in the journey we call life.</p>
<p>Christy Wright is a wife ... Show More
39m 44s
May 2024
God's Providence — with Aaron Birk
<p>We welcome special guest, Aaron Birk, to the podcast to talk about the sovereignty and providence of God. In this episode, we talk about this beautiful, theological topic that can be difficult to grasp. We answer some of the big questions about God’s sovereignty.</p>
<p>Aaron ... Show More
49m 20s