What shapes the connection between your inner and outer landscapes?
On the second part of seeing nature like a lover, Brian interviews a non-profit leader in sustainable development, Miriam Smith. In this episode, Miriam shares her powerful story of growing up in Chad during a civil war. She discusses how these experiences shaped her perspective on life an ... Show More
May 2024
Seeing Nature as a Doctor (Part 2) With Theresa Martella
How do you feel when you witness the destruction of creation? In this episode, Brian interviews Teresa Martella, an environmental scientist and spiritual ecologist, about the interconnectedness of ecology and spirituality. Together they discuss the ecological crisis, climate chan ... Show More
43m 15s
May 2024
Seeing Nature as a Seeker With James White, Tony Jones, and Wes Granberg-Michaelson
How does time in nature benefit you? In this episode, Brian is in conversation with James White, Tony Jones, and Wes Granberg-Michaelson exploring the experiences and perspectives of those who have awe-inspiring experiences with the transformative power of being in nature. Togeth ... Show More
58m 8s
Jun 2024
Religion as Communities of Practice
<p>Simon, Tim, Matt, Jim, and Paul discuss how narrative theology or what is known as the Yale School or postliberalism defines Christianity as a community of practice, which can serve as entry into understanding religion in general. Following the work of Ludwig Wittgenstein, nar ... Show More
1 h
Jul 2022
WOF 341: Understanding the Present Moment #1 (Karl Marx)
<p>Friends, today on the "Word on Fire Show," we kick off a new series of discussions called <strong>"Understanding the Present Moment."</strong> Brandon Vogt and I will look at four massively influential figures who together help explain our present moment, how we arrived at whe ... Show More
29m 58s
Jun 2023
A Haunting Way to End a Sermon | Gospel of Matthew
What do we do the Jesus’ teachings in the Sermon on the Mount? Jesus ends his manifesto of life in the kingdom of the heavens, not with a pep talk or feel-good story, but with a warning about what happens when we don’t put his teachings into practice. John Mark argues that, in th ... Show More
51m 53s