In Steve’s talk today, he discusses the major movements that help us understand change and transformation. They are all based on the timeless image and metaphor of the potter and clay. Form, Reform, Transform, Conform.
These four movements are the story of our lives. In one way or in a mixture of these movements, we are all going to find ourselves on the potter’s wheel.
Everything is always changing - it’s a given. You could even say that this year there have been more changes than usual!
Ecc. 3:1-8 is all about change - how we need to understand that change is not on our own timetable; that we're not the ones in control of the clock of the universe. This perspective of time in God's hands is what is needed to help us really embrace Soul Care in Difficult, Changing, and Anxious Times.
We've all lived through many challenging times in life. And if there ever was a time you might need grace and you might need peace- it's today. It's this week. It's this season of our lives.
Steve weaves this verse and Paul’s story in with our own troubles, and asks the question, how have you experienced the compassion of God in a difficult, anxious time?
Today is the start of our fourth season, and we are changing things up a bit with a new format that will be more reflective, personal, and focused on Soul Care in Anxious Times. This week’s episode is Steve sharing his recent struggles with exhaustion… that deep in the heart, soul weary exhaustion that many of us are struggling with now. It’s a beautiful episode that will speak to your heart and soul and help you find the unforced rhythms of grace.
Today we are talking about friendship. Not just any kind of friendship, but spiritual, or soul friendship. What is a soul friend (in Gaelic known as Anam Cara)? And how does it tie in to having a spiritual director? Listen in on this conversation with Kaylene and Tara Owens, founder of Anam Cara Ministry, and learn!
Today is our final part on "The Resilient Life” (Listen to Part 1, The Resilient Life: In The Wilderness and Part 2, The Resilient Life: Living and Leading the Resilient Life)
It’s a conversation between Steve and Kelley Mossburg, a market leader, on how he learned to rebuild his life with resilience. It's such an honest witness to how a man hit a wall--then learned to rebuild his entire life. You will not want to miss this.
Today’s conversation is between Steve and Dr. Barbara Peacock, the author of Soul Care In African American Practice. It’s a timely conversation on current struggles and past practices, and how the development of spiritual direction and soul care in African American context emerged out of an oppressive reality.
It’s a beautiful conversation about God’s grace - please consider sharing with your friends!
This conversation with Stephen W. Smith is core and foundational to working through our thoughts, feelings, reactions and strongholds about racism. Steve believes this conversation is the way to begin. We can’t talk about forgiveness or really anything else until we understand that dignity matters. This Conversation helps us to begin a conversation below the water line where we can find one another and understand how valuable every life is in God’s heart.
For many of us, the Pandemic has served as a mirror, forcing us to take a hard, long look at ourselves. And it might have revealed somethings you do not like very much, as well as the best in each of us. It is a back and forth that is known in spiritual terms as the True and False Self and is the topic of today’s podcast.
The pandemic has changed many things for each of our lives, yet our “real life” is still happening - children are graduating from HS, weddings continue to take place, and so on. How do we balance “Real Life” with everything happening around us?
Jeremy talks to Joel Roberts about how the pandemic is affecting us and how to stay sane amidst the chaos and the “real life.” They discuss some practices to engage in and put in place to stay grounded and centered during these times.
Kaylene chats with Nathan and Kate Grieser about the loss of Nathan’s sister Hannah in a tragic car accident. They share their emotional and timely story and grief journey – a journey they are still on.
This conversation was recorded a few weeks before the Pandemic broke out. We didn’t know what was coming then, yet somehow it seems fitting to share this now at a time when many are dealing with the loss of loved ones while being isolated and in quarantine.
In today’s world of accusations of “fake news” and the erosion of “who can you trust?”—this podcast is important. Steve sits down with author, counselor, and teacher Sharon Hersh to have a truthful and personal conversation about what is like to be diagnosed, live with, and recover from Covid-19. Sharon’s voice and work is important in the world of soul care. Her books have impacted us in Potter’s Inn work because of her honest, Scriptural, and insightful way she talks about addiction, recovery, our true identity, and being the Beloved.
Most of you have heard of the Enneagram. You may have figured out your number and thought “yup, that’s me.” Recognizing your number is just the beginning of the journey, and today’s podcast will help you start that journey!
Kaylene talks with Doug and Adele Calhoun, founders of Calhoun Ministries, who wrote “Spiritual Rhythms for the Enneagram.” While they do give a basic intro to the Enneagram, this is a “What’s Next” discussion about how the Enneagram can help us grow in greater awareness and lead us to spiritual and relational transformation.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a helpful conversation that deals with adult topics. We would recommend our listeners be 18 and over for this conversation.
All of us are experiencing a heightened awareness to situations in the world that feels traumatizing to our soul. But what happens to us when we experience trauma? And how can we walk alongside someone who has, or is, experiencing trauma?
Today we are talking about friendship. Not just any kind of friendship, but spiritual, or soul friendship. What is a soul friend (in Gaelic known as Anam Cara)? And how does it tie in to having a spiritual director? Listen in on this conversation with Kaylene and Tara Owens, founder of Anam Cara Ministry, and learn!
We have heard about the Soul, we know we have one – everyone is talking about it, but who really knows what the soul is? And if we are confused about the soul, how can we ever care for something we don’t understand?
While we care for our physical bodies because we understand that to survive, we need healthy foods, water, and so much more. It’s the same with our souls, but how do you care for your soul and live the abundant life? Join is as Steve looks at the internal workings and the structure of the soul and how to begin living your own abundant life.
