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Rebecca Trotter is a mom, writer, thinker, talker, teacher, Christian and odd duck. She writes about God’s upside down kingdom, Christian spirituality and enjoying life when it’s hard. We talked about trauma, church and thriving outside organized religion. She also talked about her mission to advocate and use her unique voice to speak loud for…
Aaron Tomlinson joins us to explore these three words. Order Being or the The Being Journey companion guide now!Website: https://karlforehand.com/ https://ratethispodcast.com/thedesertsanctuary· Message us at any time if you have questions: karl4hand@gmail.com or Laura at lauraforehand64@gmail.com· Find me on Twitter· See our new Facebook Page: The Desert Sanctuary· Book, Apparent Faith: What Fatherhood Taught Me About the Father’s HeartBook: The Tea Shop
Joined with Derrick Day to talk about how church and pastors promote abuse Order Being or the The Being Journey companion guide now!Website: https://karlforehand.com/https://ratethispodcast.com/thedesertsanctuary· Message us at any time if you have questions: karl4hand@gmail.com or Laura at lauraforehand64@gmail.com· Find me on Twitter· See our new Facebook Page: The Desert Sanctuary· Book, Apparent Faith: What Fatherhood Taught Me About the Father’s HeartBook: The Tea Shop
We decided to talk about my latest books Order Being or the The Being Journey companion guide now!Website: https://karlforehand.com/ https://ratethispodcast.com/thedesertsanctuary· Message us at any time if you have questions: karl4hand@gmail.com or Laura at lauraforehand64@gmail.com· Find me on Twitter· See our new Facebook Page: The Desert Sanctuary· Book, Apparent Faith: What Fatherhood Taught Me About the Father’s HeartBook: The Tea Shop
Guest host Joe Machuta, Karl and Laura, Kyle Butler and Aaron discuss. Order Being or the The Being Journey companion guide now!Website: https://karlforehand.com/ https://ratethispodcast.com/thedesertsanctuary· Message us at any time if you have questions: karl4hand@gmail.com or Laura at lauraforehand64@gmail.com· Find me on Twitter· See our new Facebook Page: The Desert Sanctuary· Book, Apparent Faith: What Fatherhood Taught Me About the Father’s HeartBook: The Tea Shop
It’s finally here! Every time I release a book it seems like I’m having a baby. The Hotel started as a curiosity about an old building. Then, I learned some facts and let my imagination run wild and 45 days later I had a novel. My very first novel! I was so surprised that not…
What is it about organized religion that is dangerous? Jason Elam and Karl and Laura discuss their experience with hurt in their ministry experience. Order Being or the The Being Journey companion guide now!Website: https://karlforehand.com/ https://ratethispodcast.com/thedesertsanctuary· Message us at any time if you have questions: karl4hand@gmail.com or Laura at lauraforehand64@gmail.com· Find me on Twitter· See our new Facebook Page: The Desert Sanctuary· Book, Apparent Faith: What…
Have you ever looked at one of the buildings downtown and then just let your imagination think about what it was like 100 years ago? That’s what Karl Forehand did when he was standing in the Opp Hotel, in Rock Port, MO some time ago. He knew a few facts and some of the rumors…
Aaron Tomlinson joins us to talk about issues with the church and how we handle trauma. Order Being or the The Being Journey companion guide now!Website: https://karlforehand.com/ https://ratethispodcast.com/thedesertsanctuary· Message us at any time if you have questions: karl4hand@gmail.com or Laura at lauraforehand64@gmail.com· Find me on Twitter· See our new Facebook Page: The Desert Sanctuary· Book, Apparent Faith: What Fatherhood Taught Me About the Father’s HeartBook: The…
What do you say or do when someone is going through difficult times? Karl recently had a stroke and through it all, we are learning some helpful things to do and say. We stress we are learning because we have not always done the right things when others in our lives have been in the…
Which of the services of the church are still necessary? This week we talk with co-host, Kyle Butler. Jason Elam has graciously organized a fundraiser for my stroke recovery. Please decide if you can donate, share or help in another way. This is going to be a long journey and we are committed to it.…
It was good to get together with Aaron Tomlinson to talk about the Main Thing. In most churches, it’s usually expressed at Evangelism, but usually practiced as the marketing end of the organization. We talked about what truly must become the main thing for us here in the desert. It was a little different for…
Jason steps in to help us talk about being addicted to church. Organized religion is designed to attract people. It IS addictive. Then Monday, the high wears off and we start pre-using, dreaming about going back. Of course we like it, just like I used to like sodas-I was addicted to it. We took Cindy…
So, here we go! This begins our serious on our soon-to be published book, “Out Into the Desert.” The subtitle of the book is Thriving Outside Organized Religion. It is not an attack on religion, it is a review, mostly of Christianity. It is also some of our experience as pastors for 20 years. The…
The five of us: Laura Forehand, Jason Elam, Aaron Tomlinson, Kyle Butler and Karl Forehand talk about authenticity. All four of us were pastors and told to follow our calling, but that really meant becoming what people wanted us to do, since God’s will was interpreted through people. In this episode we talk about what…
I hope you will be able to experience this. I’m not a professional voice talent, but I think you will feel it more by listening. Please let me know if you hare able to check it out.
That’s right, we’re taking a break from social media for the month of December. Email us or send s a text if you really need to tell us something. We may not check it very often. karl4hand@gmail.com lauraforehand64@karl4hand Order Being or the The Being Journey companion guide now!Website: https://karlforehand.com/· https://ratethispodcast.com/thedesertsanctuary· Message us at any time if…
So grateful for Kyle being willing to talk to us once a month. His wisdom and insight is powerful at times. Once again, we go inside and talk about real healing Order Being or the The Being Journey companion guide now!Website: https://karlforehand.com/· https://ratethispodcast.com/thedesertsanctuary· Message us at any time if you have questions: karl4hand@gmail.com or Laura at lauraforehand64@gmail.com· Find…
I love every conversation I have with Jason Elam. I attempted to interview him, but he is good at turning questions around. Even though we are the best of friends, we don’t see everything exactly the same, but we usually end up talking about organized religion. Order Being or the The Being Journey companion guide…
No matter what we call our journey, it is necessary to face our woundedness. We talk with Aaron again about how that happens. This is all things shadow and inner child. The time went quickly and we probably just scratched the surface, but enjoy! Remember, we are taking off the month of December. Look for…
We’ve been waiting a while to talk to Dallas Verity. He and Blair have had some amazing interviews on their podcast, Shipwreck Over Safety. But we got to know them more through our conversations on various broadcasts over the years including The Desert Sanctuary. When I knew we were going to talk, I kept seeing…
Jared Byas is co-host of the popular podcast The Bible for Normal People and co-author of the book Genesis for Normal People. As a former teaching pastor and professor of Philosophy & Biblical Studies, he speaks regularly on the Bible, truth, creativity, wisdom, and the Christian faith. He and his wife, Sarah, live outside Philadelphia,…
Recently we were asked to contribute to a parenting book. Now that we are grandparents, we can at least summarize what worked for us and what didn’t. Parenting is a daunting task with many confusing voices offering their opinion on what might work. In the end, the best we can do is follow our heart…
So, Karl why don’t you just leave religion alone and pursue what you want to pursue? Because religion is part of my roots and religion affects people. I know that people involved in organized religion don’t have evil intentions, but the system is systemically inadequate to deal with the trauma that it often creates. Please…
Dawn Schale joins us and Kyle on our regular monthly episode. The answer to everything today was to look inside and find what brings you joy? The four of us had different experiences in Christianity, but we all agreed that it erased boundaries and focused our purpose away from ourselves. In the process, we lost…
Video recording of all 13 speakers – reserve now Description of the Conference Last year, the Desert Sanctuary initiated the Nomad 2020 online conference during the pandemic. Ever since that day, I have been dreaming of this event. I wanted to lean forward and look toward the future with all the other spiritual nomads and…
Some Christians like to imagine they are under attack, but maybe they are under review. This week we talk about a comment Karl heard on TicToc from Pastor Joseph Yoo. We also talk about Vulnerability and Bravery and a quote from Brene Brown. It’s always good to talk to Jason! Order Being or the The…
Lots of people want to dismiss religious trauma and that is one reason it persists. Aaron is a counselor and also a former pastor. We talk about where we are currently, our past trauma and understanding of it including how children and young people are affected by it. Order Being or the The Being Journey…
As an intuitive channel and transformational teacher, Tracy’s podcast, Gritty Mystic, holds space for illuminating conversations on personal development inspiring divine breakthroughs. She and her guests offer tips, tools and techniques for becoming the most powerful and authentic You. Of course, there’s lots more to Tracy, but you’ll have to stop in and listen to…
Last year, the Desert Sanctuary initiated the Nomad 2020 online conference during the pandemic. Ever since that day, I have been dreaming of this event. I wanted to lean forward and look toward the future with all the other spiritual nomads and seekers. I wanted to bring together people with differing vantage points to see if we could see…
It seemed so natural in Christianity to say “God has a purpose and plan for you,” but it may have been somewhat of a mistake. Why is is this a mistake and why shouldn’t we just trust ourselves to make our own plans? Is Jeremiah 29:11 one of the most abused passages in the Bible?…
How is fear propagated in the church? How can we get past fear? Why are boundaries important? · Order Being or the The Being Journey companion guide now! Website: https://karlforehand.com/· https://ratethispodcast.com/thedesertsanctuary· Message us at any time if you have questions: karl4hand@gmail.com or Laura at lauraforehand64@gmail.com· Find me on Twitter· See our new Facebook Page: The Desert Sanctuary· Book, Apparent Faith: What…
We love getting when Jason Elam is co-host with us in the desert. This month we talked about rejection, authenticity, acceptance, mercy and retribution, and the supposed “sin” of empathy. · Website: https://karlforehand.com/· https://ratethispodcast.com/thedesertsanctuary· Message us at any time if you have questions: karl4hand@gmail.com or Laura at lauraforehand64@gmail.com· Find me on Twitter· See our new Facebook Page: The Desert Sanctuary· …
Glenn and I have a friendship that is a great example of how two people don’t have to agree on everything to get along. We have several things in common, one major focus we share – helping others find healing. Glenn is a coach and a lover of people. His podcast was coming to a…
This is our first episode with our new co-host, Aaron Tomlinson. Aaron will be joining us the second weekend of each month to talk about all things transformation or whatever comes up. We are thankful to have him. Also look for him in the upcoming Leaning Forward Conference. Order Being or the The Being Journey…
Another Quoir release on Tuesday, September 7th. Brandon talks about the novel What Can’t Be Hidden I read this novel cover-to-cover and it’s awesome. Don’t miss it! · Order Being or the The Being Journey companion guide now!· Website: https://karlforehand.com/· https://ratethispodcast.com/thedesertsanctuary· Message us at any time if you have questions: karl4hand@gmail.com or Laura at lauraforehand64@gmail.com· Find me on Twitter· …
Time to take an assessment. How are we doing since deconstruction? We also talk about our new co-hosts and our hopes for the future. Look for information about the Leaning Forward Conference. Order Being or the The Being Journey companion guide now!· Website: https://karlforehand.com/· https://ratethispodcast.com/thedesertsanctuary· Message us at any time if you have questions: karl4hand@gmail.com or Laura at…
Photo by Rafael Polendo October 16th – Online – Free – Reserve a Spot Aaron Tomlinson * Dr. Paul Fitzgerald * Dr. Amanda McKinney Alana Levandoski * Karl Forehand “Addressing Religious Trauma”“Transforming Negative Reactions into Thoughtful Responses”“The Planet, the Animals and our Health”“The Way of the Mystic”“A Journey Toward Presence & Authenticity” ________________________________________________________________ “The…
I didn’t know how much I liked this guy until I interviewed him and you won’t either until you listen to him. Joe and I talked about his interaction with my book Being: A Journey Toward Presence and Authenticity. Visit Joe and see his writing at https://jmac-jfb.blogspot.com/ Order Being or the The Being Journey companion…
Kat Rose describes herself as a Celtic Pagan, and more specifically a Druid. She is also a minister, philosopher, hospice chaplain, and board member Cobb Institute. I was priveldged to hear her unique perspective on ideas from my book: Being: A Journey Toward Presence and Authenticity. As I have said before, I feel so blessed…
Jason Elam is back on the third week of the month to help me talk about what’s going on in the world. Shoot, who are we kidding? It’s just an excuse to get together. This week we talked about: The discussion over covid vaccinations The new book “Jesus and John Wayne” Our current views of…
Kyle Butler is one of our favorite people. We ask him to talk about his ideas on “Everything Matters.” Kyle is giving language to what many of us are trying to articulate. Every time I listen to him speak, I’m better off because of it Order Being or the The Being Journey companion guide now!Website: https://karlforehand.com/https://ratethispodcast.com/thedesertsanctuary…
I get the pleasure of being associated with these three authors at Shaia-Sophia House, an imprint of Quoir. We got together primarily to talk about Ben Delong’s new book being released on Tuesday, August 17th. The book is titled, Becoming Home and can be ordered here: SSH Author websites: Ben Delong – https://www.bdelong.com/ Tamara Ramirez…
Katy Valentine is my metaphysical, New Testament scholar friend. She has a heartbeat for helping people and encouraging them to find their gifts. I have always experienced here to be kind to everyone. We talked about my book Being: A Journey Toward Presence and Authenticity. Find Katy on her website, https://www.katyvalentine.com/ Order Being or the…
Kerri is one my most interesting friends. Her focus is on ancient wisdom to heal mother wounds. She helps people access the sacred within and help them create a better world for themselves. She is a writer, speaker and helper for many. See her website https://kerrihummingbird.com/ From her website: “As we awaken the Mother Goddess…
Welcome to our 150th Episode! Should we be properly formed? Is formation an important thing? Many like to say, “We need to do (this or that) so that we will be properly formed. But is formation the goal? Are there better words we could use? Laura and I take a long, hard look at this…
I feel like we were just getting started in this conversation. Abby, Ari, and Jordan live in Taiwan and teach English there. They also collaborate on the Free China Podcast. On their media site, they discuss various political and social issues. These three make me optimistic about the future! Listen in as they discuss how…
I love deeply spiritual people! Even though I have a hard time with religion, I love to talk to people that exude depth when they speak. I love when I sense integrity in their voice – and, I always feel this way about my friend, Rachel. Now, I know where she gets it – I…
The night before we left Florida, we gathered on the beach and talked about moving forward. We discussed having conversation with other out there and living from a place of authenticity. It seems a little more uncertain, but a also feeling better about our direction. Listen for the us talking about “Leaning Forward” and “Become…
(from the summary on Amazon) Joshua Lawson has worked as an organizer, pastor, and ally to people who use drugs in central Appalachia for the past three years. The Face of Addiction tells the stories of twelve people he met when he first began “getting close” to the things that matter in his community. There’s the woman…
We’ve known them for a couple of years and we finally got to meet with them at their home in Navarre, FL. This was a fun conversation we had when we had Chinese food and reflected on getting know each other online and then finally meeting. It is hard to hear at times, so turn…
This is a very important conversation about being fully human. Aaron is a therapist and ex-pastor. You would probably expect us to talk about deconstruction, but we actually talked about moving forward. Aaron recognizes the need for transformation and healing and he loved my book, Being: A Journey Toward Presence and Authenticity, because it impacted…
In my estimation, spiritual bypassing is when we use spiritual phrases and practices to bypassing the necessary work that we could do to address the trauma in our lives. It covers over a multitude of inadequacies of the church and our own journeys. Once we have admitted that we are avoiding what is necessary, we…
Dr. Paul Fitzgerald updates us on his life. After battling through a health concern and the pandemic, he continues to be the main speaker for Heart Connexion’s Breaktrhough Seminars. He is also spiritually companioning people through focusing sessions and teaching about this process. We also took some time to talk about my new book, Being:…
This is a new feature on the Desert Sanctuary. Once a month Jason Elam will join us to co-host The Desert Sanctuary! Jason has a smooth announcers voice, but he also has keen insight and he and Brandi Elam are two of our best friends! Jason is also host of The Messy Spirituality podcast. This…
Karl and Laura talk about the struggles when creatives face common obstacles. People that create (sometimes called creatives) give birth to a part of themselves in some form. These endeavors can often be isolating, but at the same time, they long to share they create with the world. It is an emotional roller coaster at…
These conversations keep getting better and better. Kids are naturally curious. Laura’s class asked the question, “I wonder…” about parts of a science project. Why do we lose that natural wonder? Especially in our faith, to continue to wonder keeps us on the journey. Join us for this brief conversation. Order Being or the The…
How much do our spiritual roots matter? Are our traditions and formation a tree that need to be uprooted or they soil that we grow from? I’m not sure that we determined anything in this conversation, but we certainly dove deep. Another organic discussion. Hope you enjoy! Order Being or the The Being Journey companion…
Did you know Being: A Journey Toward Presence and Authenticity has a companion guide? It was released on May 11th, but I wanted to wait a while to make a big deal about it. I really hope people will read the book first, then go experience the 30-day journey with the companion guide. So why…
Laura and talk about a technique that is very effective. When we say things like “I feel angry,” it implies that our entire being is angry. A more accurate and helpful expression is “A part of me feels angry…” In focusing, this can help immensely to focus on the part of us that is trying…
We talk about the new book release (May 11th) and the book launch party (May 10th). Preorder the book now or on opening day. Join in the launch Party
(This is the introduction to my book: Being: A Journey Toward Presence and Authenticity. It releases next Monday, May 11th. I hope would give it a chance and pre-order or save it on your wish list to order on opening day.) I learned the value of hard work from my family-of-origin early in life. Doing…
My new book Being: A Journey Toward Presence and Authenticity is being released May 11th on Amazon and wherever books are sold. It is a transformational book about my journey of Being and Becoming. Can I ask a favor of you as subscribers to The Desert Sanctuary? Would you consider purchasing the book and reviewing…
Last week we interviewed a few pastors in deconstruction. This week we started a conversation with some pastor’s wives who are outside of organized religion. We feel like we were just getting started with the conversation, but it is very real and should help people understand the problems in white, evangelical Christianity are very common…
Laura was curious about what it was like when I first was called to the ministry and she wondered if that was different now that we are not a part of organized religion. So, was it real? What did it mean? What does it mean now. Don’t forget to pre-order Being or the The Being…
So, one of our shoes is the Good Bones show where two ladies remodel homes by totally stripping them down to the foundation and the frame. It reminded me of deconstruction, so I wanted to incorporate it into a episode. The mom on the show is always rescuing little things from the demolition to repurpose.…
Jory Micah is a new friend of mine. She is an activist, author and speaker. She draws some attention when she fights for women’s right to speak and hold office in the church. Some may consider her a problem — here in the Desert, we consider her to be a friend. Don’t forget to pre-order…
Good News: We have a cover and we have a release date for the new book.This is going to be a deeply transformational book for people and what Laura and I will be focused on. Please mark your calendar for MAY 11th, and help us promote the book on opening day. Here is the cover,…
A lot of us in the desert wonder about ministry. We were always told that we needed to have a ministry. But, why do we need a ministry? Is is just a ploy to get us to do something for the organization? One our recent discoveries is the idea of finding who we are. What…
This may be a touchy subject because some people love Easter and celebrating Holy Week. This year, we wondered why we didn’t miss it? Should we feel guilty? Are we bad people? Like most of these conversations, it started from a drive. We respect your right to celebrate Easter the way you want? But, we…
These are a few of the people that are very dear to us online. I haven’t known Aaron all that long, but his insight is impeccable. The rest of them I have have grown to love over time. They are all ex-pastors and have unique input into going through a deconstruction as a pastor. We…
This was an off-the-cuff topic from a blog I posted on Patheos this weekend. It was about Carl Jung wrestling with his understanding of God at age 12 when he saw a vision of a giant turd coming from the throne of God and smashing the cathedral where he lived. Carl Jung has given us…
Our views about prayer have certainly changed over the past few years. It is becoming better. It is definitely more beautiful, but it isn’t the cookie-cutter method we were handed. Book: The Tea Shop https://ratethispodcast.com/thedesertsanctuary Message us at any time if you have questions: karl4hand@gmail.com or Laura at lauraforehand64@gmail.com Find me on Twitter See our…
After I posted an article today on Patheos a comment got us thinking about something we have talked about occasionally. Trauma associated with deconstruction, or what we are deconstructing from can be quite real. Hope you enjoy the conversation. Website: https://karlforehand.com/ Book: The Tea Shop https://ratethispodcast.com/thedesertsanctuary Message us at any time if you have questions:…
Last week Steward-Allen Clark, a Missouri Pastor at a General Baptist church, was documented in a sermon recommending women be hotter to keep their husbands from looking elsewhere. There are so many things wrong with the sermon he preached which was inspired by the book His Needs / Her Needs. I am familiar with the…
What is a Spiritual Director? I got together with a few of my friends that are spiritual directors to explore some topics like spiritual direction, shadow, presence and integration. Rachel Keck – rachel@mosaic-collaborative.com Kathy Leach – leachkathy58@gmail.com Christopher Eaker – ttps://www.steppingstoneslife.com/ chris.eaker@gmail.com Website: https://karlforehand.com/ Book: The Tea Shop https://ratethispodcast.com/thedesertsanctuary Message us at any time…
Listen to us have an unscripted conversation about the B-I-B-L-E. It’s always been very important to us, but our views have changed over the years. We believe for the better. Website: https://karlforehand.com/ Book: The Tea Shop https://ratethispodcast.com/thedesertsanctuary Message us at any time if you have questions: karl4hand@gmail.com or Laura at lauraforehand64@gmail.com Find me on…
Our discussion about the release of the e-book, now offered free on the website. Find the e-book https://karlforehand.com/books-by-karl-forehand This conversation, like the e-book, is somewhat vulnerable. Support us on Patreon * The Desert Sanctuary Website Karl Forehand is a former pastor, podcaster, and award-winning author. His books include Apparent Faith: What Fatherhood Taught Me About…
We decided to release our next book as an e-book and offer it for free! Over a year ago, we stopped attending church. After our deconstruction, we immediately started attending a large church. It was a good church, but after about 2 years, we made a conscious decision to step away. There were too many…
Focusing helps us feel what we are feeling and shift that part of us that hold the trauma. That may not be the best definition, but this conversation will help explain focusing from our experience and our experience focusing with others. Image by: Photo by Godisable Jacob from Pexels Dr. Paul’s HCS Focusing Page See below for all…
This morning I wrote about something I have been thinking about for a while. Too much of our society is certain about their ambiguity and unwilling to open up to new things they don’t already know. It’s not about intelligence, it’s about willful ignorance. To see the original article, go to Patheos Image by Photo…
Today, we sat down to talk about Community. By far, when people talk about why we should participate in organized religion, they tell us we need community. But Do we really find community at church?What is real community?Can you find commuity online?What is the Desert Sanctuary Community online? Image by Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Website: https://karlforehand.com/…
This a a pretty real, unrehearsed conversation in our study / office that talked about: Current Events: The Insurrection at the Capitol What is the Main Thing we learned in church and is that valid. What are our main things for the New Year. What is focusiing and how have we been using that? blog_subscription_form]…
See More Information from Alana below:Greetings, and happy New Year!My name is Alana Levandoski, and I composed the music to this Tennyson poem, Ring Out, Wild Bells, published in 1850. It is from a requiem entitled In Memoriam, written for his sister’s fiancé, who died very suddenly that year. I am a song and chant writer who has…
Laura and I sat down this morning and talked about what’s going on during the holdays and what we hope for the new year! Be where you are, be who you are, be at peace, Karl and Laura Forehand Website: https://karlforehand.com/ Book: The Tea Shop https://ratethispodcast.com/thedesertsanctuary Message us at any time if you have questions:…
As time marches on, I find very few things that are more important than compassion. Be where you are, be who you are, be at peace, Karl Forehand Website: https://karlforehand.com/ Book: The Tea Shop https://ratethispodcast.com/thedesertsanctuary Message us at any time if you have questions: karl4hand@gmail.com or Laura at lauraforehand64@gmail.com Find me on Twitter See our…
Photo by Yan from Pexels Many of werre given confusing messages about our bodies from our traditions. In the past 100 years, we have been learning a lot about how all that works — things that even some of our Sacred Texts didn’t know about. My new book Being is about what I discovered about my trauma and…
It has been a while since I wrote a blog post on this site. Most of my blogs are now on Patheos. If you haven’t been, there, make sure and check it out. Also, my new web site points to all of my stuff including this site, so make sure and check there often. But…
This may be one of the most important things I have ever shared with the general population. Focusing has changed the course of my life and helped me deal with the trauma that was stored in my body. This shadow work is what helps me be present and authentic. Be where you are, be who…
Anita is She is completing her first book “Kamikaze Yogi: and has been sharing her signature-style of Jesus yoga at conferences and festivals for over 8 years now. She lives in South Jersey with her husband of 27 years and her adult children attend Syracuse U. Anita runs retreats for women to experience the freedom…
Dr. Paul is one of my best friends. He is also one of my spiritual directors. Over the years, he has faithfully led me with grace, compassion and wisdom. I can’t remember the specifics of what we talked about in this episode, but it’s always good! Check him out at Heart Connexion or his Facebook…
When I was searching for people to talk about this topic, by far Alana’s name came up the most. This coversation was very grounded and deeply informative. I can’t wait for you to hear it! Visit Alana online at her website and on YouTube and Spotify. Book: The Tea Shop https://ratethispodcast.com/thedesertsanctuary Message us at any…
As we continue on with out series about Thy Mystics, I got a surprise opporunity to talk to Michael Christensen. He is a friend of Thohas Jay Oord and a Vice President and Academic Dean at Northwind Theological Seminary. The audio is a little rough in the beginning, but we had a great convesation about…
I had an amazing opportunity to talk to these two guys at the same time. Over the past couple of years, we have come to know each other a little better. If the Covid has done anything, it ihas sobered us all up a little. This novella that Brad and Paul wrote together addresses some…
The converstation with the Mystics continues with Julie McVey. Check out her website The Tea Shop releases September 22nd. See the Facebook group https://ratethispodcast.com/thedesertsanctuary Message us at any time if you have questions: karl4hand@gmail.com or Laura at lauraforehand64@gmail.com Find me on Twitter See our new Facebook Page: The Desert Sanctuary Book, Apparent Faith: What Fatherhood…
Matthew is a fellow author at Quoir and a good friend. His approach to Mystical Spriituality is practical and understandable. This was a pretty easy conversation. Matt is the author of about 7 books and is a host on about 4 podcasts including the Heretic Happy Hour. Some of Matt’s Stuff The Heretic Happy Hour…
About two years ago, I thought my whole world was ending. I had done some internal work that was changing my life, but I also discovered something else. I discovered my shadow. Shadow material are things we ignore, deny, or repress that create stuck places from the trauma in our lives. If you have ever…
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