Discernment

Episode 147 - Discernment: Finding Our Way, Part 2

Discernment is the process of gaining clarity on finding direction for the next step of our journey.

Show notes

Today’s podcast is part two of a discussion between Steve and Spiritual Director Martie McMane. Martie is a retired minister, artist, and spiritual director who used a collage process with Steve & Gwen to help them make some crucial life decisions during a period of repositioning. They continue the conversation today about how the collage process can work in each of our own lives

Thank you for joining us in today’s conversation!

About Martie McMane

Rev. Martie McMane, MA, M.Div, is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and was the Senior Minister of First Congregational Church in Boulder from 2000-2016.  As a certified Enneagram teacher for 25 years, Martie has reached well over 1,000 people with her in-depth knowledge of the Enneagram and how its understanding can be transformative for our lives. In retirement, she enjoys creating pastels and mixed media, using it as a way to express the connection with the Divine as witnessed in nature and what it means to be human.


Mentioned in the Podcast

 

This is the Soul Collage that Steve did in the retreat with Marty.

 


MUSIC USED IN PODCAST

  • Music Break at 23:13 - A Gaelic Blessing: Meditation by John Rutter

  • Music Break at 39:50 - There will be Rest by Frank Ticheli - performed by Kantorei


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Episode 146 - Discernment: Finding Our Way, Part 1

Discernment is the process of gaining clarity on finding direction for the next step of our journey.

Show notes

Last year Steve and Gwen went through a period of repositioning: changes were on the horizon but any clarity about what to do next was clouded by the realization that they were not on the same page. They reached out to a trusted Spiritual Director for help and the result was what they called a “Discernment Retreat.”  They needed clarity. They needed discernment.

Today’s podcast is a discussion between Steve and the Spiritual Director they called on for help, Martie McMane. A retired minister, artist, and spiritual director, Martie used a collage process that helped Steve & Gwen in making those crucial, life decisions. Today they dive deep into the process.

Thank you for joining us in today’s conversation!

About Martie McMane

Rev. Martie McMane, MA, M.Div, is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and was the Senior Minister of First Congregational Church in Boulder from 2000-2016.  As a certified Enneagram teacher for 25 years, Martie has reached well over 1,000 people with her in-depth knowledge of the Enneagram and how its understanding can be transformative for our lives. In retirement, she enjoys creating pastels and mixed media, using it as a way to express the connection with the Divine as witnessed in nature and what it means to be human.


Mentioned in the Podcast

 

This is the Soul Collage that Steve did in the retreat with Marty.

 


MUSIC USED IN PODCAST

  • Music Break at 33:22 & 36:32 - Waltz for the Broken Hearted Written and performed by Jeff Wahl.


SUPPORT THE PODCAST

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All of us are looking to discover God’s will. We all need clarity in making decisions. This exciting conversation between Steve and Father Tim Corbley unpacks spiritual discernment, defined as the art of finding clarity. Through discernment, our goal is to “find God in all things.”  Father Tim was Steve Smith’s spiritual guide for year long journey Steve took in 2017, called The Ignatian Exercises. This conversation is like listening to two seasoned souls talk of deep things. 

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Episode 35 - Soulful Decision Making

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Episode 24 - Ancient Ways for Modern Times, Part 2

Episode 24 - Ancient Ways for Modern Times, Part 2

We continue the conversation on Benedictine Spirituality with Sister Mary Colleen. It’s an emotional and deep conversation on discernment and the four movements of rhythm; work, study, prayer, and leisure. As you listen, ask these questions: what is speaking to you, and what stirs in you as you listen? Share your answers at podcast@pottersinn.com, we would love to hear from you as you take the steps toward a life of rhythm.

Episode 23 - Ancient Ways for Modern Times, Part 1

Episode 23 - Ancient Ways for Modern Times, Part 1

What is Benedictine spirituality? And how can it be a model in our chaotic, confusing, fast-paced world?

Today Steve is talking with Sister Mary Colleen Schwartz from Benet Hill Monastery, a Benedictine Monastery in Colorado Springs, CO that follows the teachings of St. Benedict. St. Benedict recognized that prayer, work, study, and leisure, while in community, could create a mechanism to seek Christ authentically. Listen as Steve and Sister Mary Colleen unpack what that means for each of us, and how to live an integrated and contemplative life.

Episode 11 - Discernment: The Journey to Discover God’s Will

Episode 11 - Discernment: The Journey to Discover God’s Will

All of us are looking to discover God’s will. We all need clarity in making decisions. This exciting conversation between Steve and Father Tim Corbley unpacks spiritual discernment, defined as the art of finding clarity. Through discernment, our goal is to “find God in all things.”  Father Tim was Steve Smith’s spiritual guide for year long journey Steve took in 2017, called The Ignatian Exercises. This conversation is like listening to two seasoned souls talk of deep things.