A Poem of Love and Mindfulness as synonyms:  IN both there is room for everythingThis morning as I walked along the lakeshore, I fell in love with a wren and later in the day with a mouse the cat had dropped under the dining room table.

WED & SUN | 11 AM CTMany of us who grew up cradle Catholics need a refresher course from time to time in regards to the teachings of our Faith, why we believe what we believe, and just how much God really loves us. Join Damian Montez and Fr. Jeffrey Loseke (heard every Tuesday on our Spirit Mornings' Ask-a-Priest segment) as they dive into everyday Catholic topics. Hear a replay of the episode each Sunday at 11 a.m.

Tune in as Coaches Cat and Delton Harasym take us through the Chosen's famous "Little James" scene, how it compares to its scriptural counterpart, and how we can find joy when prayers are answered in unexpected ways.

Guest Bio: Ellen Wildman holds a BA in Bible and Ministry to Women from Moody Bible Institute and a MA in Biblical and Theological Studies from Denver Seminary. Through her writing, she seeks to create space for nuance, personality, and joy within theology, believing that Christian academia has room for everyone. Her first book, Single and Not Sorry, was an Amazon bestseller in Dating and Relationships for six weeks. Ellen lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her spicy cat, Rey.  Show

Spiritual Principle a Day for July 29, read by Mikey CatDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comJuly 29Being Prudent with Our Obligations". . . we learn to take on obligations thoughtfully to ensure that we can follow through on what we’ve promised."—Living Clean, Chapter 6, “Money”––––=––––Looking back at our active addiction, most of us can see a clear theme: Moderation was not a strength for us. If something is enjoyable, worthwhile, valuable

Just for Today meditation for July 29, read by Mikey CatDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comJuly 29Expectations"As we realize our need to be forgiven, we tend to be more forgiving."Basic Text, p.38––––=––––Our behavior toward other people in our life is a mirror of our behavior toward ourselves. When we demand perfection of ourselves, we come to demand it from others around us, too. As we strive to repair and heal our lives in recovery, we may also

This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, I talked to Leon Van Ommen From the Centre for Autism and Theology (CAT) about his book "Autism and Worship: A Liturgical Theology".Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work):

Today on Rise and Shine: Listeners share stories of their extraordinary pets. In particular, a cat with very sticky claws.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Others will also ridicule and scorn saying, ‘This child is an asura but prays to the gods. It is like a cat offering prayers to a mouse or a peacock to a snake.’ This is indeed a bad omen, behavior resembling an enemy, as even after obtaining great wealth and power, an unintelligent person can fall down.” (Hiranyakashipu speaking to Prahlada, Narasimha Purana, 41.59-60)

Spiritual Principle a Day for July 28, read by Mikey CatDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comJuly 28Inviting Generosity"When we allow another person to step up and help us, we give them a chance to express their own love and generosity."—Living Clean, Chapter 7, “Being of Service”––––=––––Railroading newcomers into service is an age-old tradition in NA. We do it with love, remembering our own reluctance to volunteer, and with gratitude for what early

Just for Today meditation for July 28, read by Mikey CatDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comJuly 28Secrets and intimacy"We feared that if we ever revealed ourselves as we were, we would surely be rejected."Basic Text, p.31––––=––––Raving relationships without barriers, ones in which we can be entirely open with our feelings, is something many of us desire. At the same time, the possibility of such intimacy causes us more fear than almost any other

This Week we stay on track with the Discussion, as Paula Milo and Myself, recount a most interesting Mushroom Experience. The Snake, The Poison, The Purging, The Removing of the Metal suit of Armor, and My cat, Buddy , and his transformation ...Frankie FearLess "The Man who Walks in ALL Worlds"Is a writer, producer, emcee, host of "FrankCastleFearLess", as well as a Neo Shaman."Neo shamanism is not a single cohesive belief system, but a collective term for many philosophies and activities.”His music

Spiritual Principle a Day for July 27, read by Mikey CatDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comJuly 27Our Step-One Surrender"Only in working the First Step do we truly come to realize that we are addicts, that we have hit bottom, and that we must surrender."—NA Step Working Guides, Step One, Opening Essay––––=––––We don’t all enter the rooms of NA certain that we are addicts like those people. Some of us are dubious. Now that we have a couple of

Just for Today meditation for July 27, read by Mikey CatDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comJuly 27We do recover"After coming to NA, we found ourselves among a very special group of people who have suffered like us and found recovery. In their experiences, freely shared, we found hope for ourselves. If the program worked for them, it would work for us." Basic Text, p.10 ––––=––––A newcomer walks into his or her first meeting, shaking and confused

In this episode, Ian speaks to Luke Aylen, a PhD candidate studying theology and children's book author. In the episode, they discuss his book The Forgotten Palace, focusing on his neurodivergent lead character.The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c1d67cc/transcript.txtIf you have any questions or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on social media @autismtheology.Purchase the book here:

Spiritual Principle a Day for July 26, read by Mikey CatDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comJuly 26Open-Mindedness Leads to Understanding"Our fellowship matures and develops as each of us brings our increasing understanding to the table; we grow from one another’s experience when we are willing to share and to listen with an open mind."—Living Clean, Chapter 3, “A Spiritual, Not Religious Program”––––=––––When we come into recovery, some of us

Just for Today meditation for July 26, read by Mikey CatDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comJuly 26Unconditional surrender"Help for addicts begins only when we are able to admit complete defeat. This can be frightening, but it is the foundation on which we have built our lives."Basic Text, p.22––––=––––Most of us have tried everything we can think of, exerted every ounce of force possible, to fill the spiritual hole inside us. Nothing-not drugs, not

In this conversation, I explore the ways the universe communicates with us through signs and synchronicities, sharing personal experiences of seeing angel everywhere and more. The discussion also touches on the importance of being aware of the signs around us, the power of community in helping others, and the magic of everyday life. I emphasize that signs can come in various forms and encourage listeners to remain open to the messages from the universe. ❤️ Also good news, the cat is saf...

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Spiritual Principle a Day for July 25, read by Mikey CatDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comJuly 25Practicing Maturity and Grace"Facing uncomfortable situations and taking loving action is a demonstration of maturity and grace."—Living Clean, Chapter 7, “Principles, Practice, and Perspective”––––=––––Some of us took conflict avoidance to a new level. We didn’t just steer clear of confrontations; we adopted a general policy that uncomfortable