The Contemplative Life
This podcast explores contemplative practices in our modern world.
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Sept. 2, 2025
E 231 The Importance of Integration
Today we discuss the value of integrating special experiences and learnings into our daily lives. We look at some examples from our own lives, as well as beginning to explore Ken Wilbur’s Integral Theory. Mentioned in this e...
Aug. 19, 2025
E 230 Focal Practices
Send us a text Today we look at perspectives from philosopher, Albert Borgman and historian, Daniel Daniel Immerwahr. We see how history reveals that what was once deemed as a “threat” to flourishing is now seen as a focal ...
Aug. 5, 2025
E 229 Corporate Life Meets the Contemplative with Alejandro Rodriguez
Send us a text Alejandro Rodriguez joins us today to talk about discovering contemplative paths in the midst of a corporate lifestyle. We explore both the healthy and shadow sides of ambition and accomplishment. Learn more a...
July 22, 2025
E 228 AI and Spiritual Guidance
Send us a text Join us today as we explore ways we are noticing AI coming into our contemplative spaces. What are the opportunities? What are some of the shadow sides? We look at ways we can grow in our awareness of this asp...
July 8, 2025
E 227 Places That Have Impacted Us
Send us a text Today we explore the topic of places and the ways that places have impacted us. We discuss 4 types of travel and the impact it makes in our lives. Support the show
June 24, 2025
E 226 Sample Spiritual Direction Session, Part 3
Send us a text Today we are sharing some reflections from Part 1 and Part 2 of the sample spiritual direction sessions. These episodes were recorded in partnership with Spiritual Directors International. Tune in to hear som...
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Sept. 3, 2025
Neurodivergence Resources: Audible Learners
As we are learning about neurodivergence and contemplative practices, we want to offer some resources we have found helpful. This first post focuses on audible learners. We invite you to check out our recent episode exploring this topic…
Aug. 11, 2025
A Few of Our Favorites: Retreats Supplies
We love sharing resources to help you on your contemplative journey. Here are a few links to favorite books & retreat supplies we have mentioned on our podcast. BOOKS John O'Donahue & David Whyte are 2 of Chris' favorite auth…