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Tuesday Dec 15, 2015
Tuesday Dec 15, 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens opens this week. And today is the beginning of an occasional series called 'Geek Spirituality - where I & others explore the connections between spirituality & the stories told comic book movies, sci-fi classics like Star Wars & Doctor Who & others. Today I begin with the world of Star Wars. Firstly, I talk the spiritual awakening our culture is looking for & why this will help make the movie a success. Second, I explore the deceit and power of fear - a powerful motif in the Star Wars universe - and the path it can lead down. This leads me to share how, as in Star Wars, love and hope always triumphs - and how this applies in a world where fear is causing violence, war and exclusion of refugees, and potentially some religious groups.
Tuesday Dec 08, 2015
Tuesday Dec 08, 2015
Lisa Delay of the Spark My Muse podcast is my guest today. Lisa is an author, podcaster & communicator, and the co-founder, with myself, of #synCREATE, a collaborative creative community, as well as a friend. She's passionate about inspiring people to discover their creative gifts and discover more of the divine in everyday life. Today she shares her story, talks about creativity, her creative process, spirituality and living out spiritual disciplines. Lisa has a lot of wisdom to share on all these subjects, so it's definitely worth a listen! You can find Lisa's work at sparkmymuse.com & she is on Twitter at @LisaDelay - I was a guest on her podcast a few weeks back, so be sure to check it out!
Tuesday Dec 01, 2015
Tuesday Dec 01, 2015
Today I introduce synCreate - a new creative community, where every single person is invited to create art of any kind you like - words, music, painting, drawing, photos, videos, podcasts, blog posts, animation, films - anything - on monthly themes, sharing them in community & with the hashtag #syncreate. It's a space with freedom to create, a space to have community, a space which invites collaboration between people from different parts of the world, and where we can have fun. Info referenced in episode: Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/syncreate Twitter: @synCreate01Join us for the first community call/conversation/launch party with cheesy Christmas jumpers on Dec 19th, on blab - go to this link & subscribe to the call: https://blab.im/lisa-delay-ugly-sweater-christmas-party-syncreate-launch-partyThis months theme is advent, waiting & longing. Don't just sycroblog - syncreate
Tuesday Nov 24, 2015
Tuesday Nov 24, 2015
Today I have writer & blogger Taylor Duvall on the show. Taylor has a powerful, challenging story to share, which takes in writing, moving from traditional church to a more progressive spirituality, discovering a new life and purpose beyond her divorce at 22, and much more. Taylor's an amazing person & phenomenal writer, and has so much wisdom & encouragement about spirituality, creativity/writing, and empowering women. You can find her work at taylorduvall.com
Wednesday Nov 18, 2015
Wednesday Nov 18, 2015
Today I talk to podcaster, blogger and pastor Troy McLaughlin about creativity, calling, faithfulness and keeping integrity in our work. Troy shares about his own powerful journey of calling & how it's led him to where he is today, and his online work on Project Pastor.
Tuesday Nov 10, 2015
Tuesday Nov 10, 2015
Today I'm joined by Sarah Bessey, blogger, speaker & author of the new book 'Out Of Sorts', and 'Jesus Feminist'. Sarah shares her own story of faith, leaving & coming back to the church & finding Jesus in the process. Sarah & I chat about what it means to have an evolving faith, the importance of doubt, questioning and mystery and why we all need to journey together, not divide ourselves. And how the way of Jesus & the Sprit isn't about steps & formulas, but something much deeper & more mysterious. It was such fun to chat with Sarah - she's honest, challenging, funny & so inspiring.
Friday Nov 06, 2015
Friday Nov 06, 2015
What does it mean to be 'evangelical'? Today I share parts of my own story try to encourage those questioning what is called the 'evangelical church'. And I explore how in fact an 'evangelical' is a type of person, a way of being in the world, not a label, institution, belief system, or religious/political affiliation.
Tuesday Nov 03, 2015
Tuesday Nov 03, 2015
Before we progress in our spiritual journey, there is one big step of faith we have to take....and it's not just about belief.
Tuesday Oct 27, 2015
Tuesday Oct 27, 2015
Lauren Ward from FeministFaith.com shares her story today. Lauren talks about what she calls 'Christian Feminism', and how her feminist and Christian beliefs have shaped her story and her life choices, including her recent engagement. Finally, Lauren offers encouragement to all Christian women who are feeling unable to express who they truly are.
Friday Oct 23, 2015
Friday Oct 23, 2015
We need to have the courage to admit to ourselves, and eventually to others, who we really are, what we really believe and where we are in our journey. It's time to have the courage to say 'this is how it rolls with me'. And if we do, we'll find freedom, we'll find new life, and we'll realise that, in fact, we're not alone.