Podcast Episodes

Plant the Tree Anyway

Season 2 Episode 11

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“Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.” - Martin Luther

If one is even half way aware of what’s going on in the world, it’s easy t…

Published on 10 months ago

The Divine Paradox

Season 2 Episode 10

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“He called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, "If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to sav…

Published on 10 months ago

Don’t Go Tiptoeing through Life

Season 2 Episode 9

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“All around you, people will be tiptoeing through life, just to arrive at death safely. But dear children, do not tiptoe. Run, hop, skip, or dance, just don't tiptoe.” 

Shane Claiborne

On…

Published on 10 months ago

Affirm Yourself

Season 2 Episode 8

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“And Ain’t I a woman?”- Sojourner Truth

“And ain’t I a woman?” - perhaps the greatest refrain to a public speech in America history delivered by Sojourner  shows us how to affirm ourselv…

Published on 10 months ago

The Religion God Wants

Season 2 Episode 7

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“Rend your hearts and not your clothing” - From Joel 2:13

Those of us who participate in organized religion find beauty and meaning in the customs, traditions, and rituals. But unless we…

Published on 10 months ago

Surround Yourself with Good and Capable People

Season 2 Episode 6

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“Moses’ father-in-law replied, “What you are doing is not good. You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it a…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Nothing Without Hope and Confidence

Season 2 Episode 5

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“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.”- Helen Keller

Today’s reflection is more of a prayer:

Dear God,

In the midst of our diff…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Your Light Will Rise in the Darkness

Season 2 Episode 4

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If you do away with the yoke of oppression, with the pointing finger and malicious talk, and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Moving Through Life With Hope

Season 2 Episode 3

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Moving Through Life with Hope

“Hope is much more than wishful thinking. Hope is a way of moving through the world.” - Justine Musk

Yes, life comes with hardship, obstacles, setbacks, and …

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Keep Pumping Until the Water Flows

Season 2 Episode 2

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“We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope for may be fully realized.” - Hebrews 6:11

Many years ago I attended my first family reunion in ru…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago