Hosted by John Spong on Texas Monthly Podcast
Dr. Brené Brown was at a low point in her life the first time she heard Willie Nelson’s cover of “Amazing Grace.” It was in the early 2000s, a period she has famously referred to as a “breakdown/spiritual awakening.
Join Caleb and Mark as they enjoy a themed drink (or two) and bring their high-octane progressive Christian perspectives in consideration of a modern fairytale involving life, love, and loss, the 2022 movie "Three Thousand Years of Longing."
Watch us on “Things that Matter” for a discussion on how to confront the anti-LGBTQ+ agenda of white Christian nationalists in the time leading up to the next election.
Join Caleb and Mark as they enjoy a themed drink (or two) and bring their high-octane progressive Christian perspectives in consideration of the latest, intense season of Netflix's "Stranger Things."
The Freedom Of The Public Intellectual
r. Joan’s lectures on The Public Intellectual open up a new awareness that illuminates a blind spot that can develop for progressive thinkers. Traditional liberals have typically focused on critical thinking about biblical exploration and constructive theology. The unintended consequence of such an academic focus has been to overlook the reformative power of what can happen when this debate is held not behind closed doors, but in the public square.
'Seeds of Peace' is set to the carol-tune O little town of Bethlehem. It's sung by a Children's choir in London.
CELESTIAL SLEEP blends the exquisite musical artistry of Ashana and Thomas Barquee with alchemy crystal singing bowls, sound healing, and gentle guided meditation to create a revolutionary sleep solution.
Ann and Debo discuss insights from Father Richard Rohr’s lecture on faith and self-awareness, aptly titled “The Human Spirit.” Join Ann and Debo for commentary on clips form Rohr on rejecting dualism, the narcissism of certainty, and faith as an act of making peace with life’s mysteries.
Shortly after Reza Aslan and Hasan Minhaj’s, “An Open Letter to American Muslims,” was first published on RD this past Tuesday, it became clear that it had launched a critical discussion across the United States.
From the Boundless Life collection
Within Christ’s complex heart and mind Three streams emerged and joined as one: The man who spoke with prophet’s fire Showed mother-love and childlike fun.
From the Boundless Life collection
Beyond all words that we can form, Beyond all thoughts that we can share, The message of our touch conveys A world beyond all hate and fear.
From the Boundless Life collection
As flesh reveals a path to sacredness, As body, mind and spirit merge as one, As life is lived with interweaving links, We dance the rhythmic pulse of Moon and Sun.
From the Boundless Life collection
In the wonder of love Two people appear as one Without absorbing the other Each respecting intimacy and solitude.
From the Boundless Life Collection
Who claims to own this piece of land? Who holds its title deeds? Who thinks it is their private space To meet their selfish needs?
From the Boundless Life collection
Spirit’s golden fire, God’s life-force in our depth, * Fan within our hearts Your just and caring warmth.
Wisdom from 13 Traditions on 9 Universal Themes: Justice, Gratitude, Peace, Service, Compassion, Forgiveness, Healing, Nature, Prayer
Who is our neighbor? That's the question: Who is this person we're to love? The one across the street? Or next door? Or in the apartment up above?
From the Boundless Life collection
When the picture haunts my mind Of a starving child who dies, When my silence is disturbed By the mother’s plaintive cries How dear God shall I respond To the tears that flood my eyes?
From the Boundless Life collection
Aid will never save the world Without changes in our lives. Systems which embrace us all Foster wealth’s destructive drives.
From the Boundless Life collection
My desire for you, my friend, Is the same as for myself To be freed from gross desire For more things or for more wealth Through embracing sharing ways That can nurture inner health.
From the ‘Sing Young, Sing Joyfully’ collection
If my eyes are full of tears, If my heart is numb with pain, Give me hope that does not die; Bring me back to life again.
Inspired by the Occupy movement and the Arab Spring, it is an echo of these and a call for something larger. Come on- brothers and sisters West to East Don't let these corporate suit and ties disrespect the streets Lets be more than outsiders with an angry speech It's time to occupy, speak your peace, let's go!
This is Bishop Spong's first lecture in the "Future of the Progressive Church" conference held on August 3, 2013 at the Community Christian Church in Springfield, MO