This one message would be what I can honestly tell you is THE message that has altered so many lives in our work around the world. We hope that you’ll be greatly blessed and encouraged by this. Goodness…what days these are—that we simply need the good news! This, dear friends is the good news we can savor!
Last week we laid the foundation and discussed what Rhythm means in our lives. This week we are looking at the Model of Rhythm in the life of Jesus… the perfect example, the way, the truth, and the life for each of us. This is one of the most important topics we share and a game changer for so many!
In this episode we join Steve and Gwen for two sessions of their Soul Care 101 course recorded at the retreat center known as Potter’s Inn at Aspen Ridge. Enjoy this fireside conversation with pops and crackles from the fireplace, as they examine the three core questions of every soul. In the first session they talk about the questions… Am I Loved? Am I Safe? Do I Belong?
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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Prayer - it eludes people.
The original disciples didn’t get prayer. Most of us don’t get it either.
And Contemplative Prayer? That really confuses people!
The modern world has lost sight of this vital practice. So Steve and Gwen set out to study, learn and even unlearn what they thought they knew about contemplative prayer. The journey was life changing. The book “Ascending the Mountain Within” is the fruit of that long journey, and today we have the privilege of hearing Joe Chambers read the book for us.
Please join us! And share with your friends - it’s a book that can change how we all experience prayer.
Please Note: This will be our last episode of the season. We will be on break for the summer and look forward to seeing you again for Season 6!
“Practice the Presence of God.” - This phrase was coined by Brother Lawrence, a 17th century Carmelite friar. It is also the title of a small book by him which we highly recommend.
Practical Guidelines - Take a 20-minute window of time to practice and experience contemplative prayer.
Sacred Word
Become Present
Accept Distraction
Release
Return
Savor and Return
Music - An ancient Jewish Prayer - Mi'mekomcha by Rabbi Carlebach
Zephaniah 3:17 (ESV)
Luke 9:28 (ESV)
Luke 17:21 (KJV)
Matthew 6:5-13 (MSG)
Colossians 3:3 (MSG)
Galatians 2:20(MSG)
Acts 17:22-28 (ESV)
Isaiah 30:15 (NAB)
Luke 5:16 (NIV)
Psalm 139:1,13,14 (MSG)
Luke 4:1-11 (MSG)
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How do you “do” the invisible work of caring for your soul?
The Soul Care Institute was created to do just that -to help you discover what your soul has been longing for.
Kaylene Derksen, the President of the Soul Care Institute (and previous co-host for the podcast!) joins today’s podcast and chats with 3 students who are in the middle of their own journeys. Listen as they describe how they made the decision to join the Soul Care Institute and what they are learning through their journey.
Once you have listened to the podcast, go visit SoulCareInstitute.com to learn more about the Institute and to sign up for Cohort 10!
Jeremiah 6:16 (MSG) - “…and you will find rest for your soul.”
Lectio Divina
Retreat Locations
St. Francis Springs Prayer Center, nestled in a forest in North Carolina.
Geneva Camp and Retreat Center right on the coast of Lake Michigan.
The Hideaway Inn with views of Pikes Peak in Colorado.
Above All Else (the previous retreat for Potter’s Inn, run by new owners)
Music in podcast: Sweet Hour of Prayer sung by Sounds Like Reign
Sweet hour of prayer
Sweet hour of prayer
That calls me from a world of care
And bids me at my Father's throne
Make all my wants and wishes known
In seasons of distress and grief
My soul has often found relief
And oft escaped the tempter's snare
By Thy return, sweet hour of prayer
Sweet hour of prayer
Sweet hour of prayer
The joys I feel, the bliss I share
Of those whose anxious spirits burn
With strong desires for Thy return
With such I hasten to the place
Where God my Savior shows His face
And gladly take my station there
And wait for Thee, sweet hour of prayer
Sweet hour of prayer
Sweet hour of prayer
And wait for Thee
Sweet hour of prayer
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The Soul Care Conversation in this episode is "Exposing the Soul of the Pastor!" We live in a day of tension, frustration, and alienation - and no people group faces the brunt of the discord we navigate more than pastors of the local church.
We've gathered four pastors to have a candid conversation, which will be a portal for us to listen and understand the soul of the pastor in today's environment.
A pastor told me recently that "Pastoring today is like pastoring the United States which is now the fragmented states. We have the Anti-maskers, Pro-Maskers; the Anti this and the Pro that every time we meet. We have Blue people and Red People and every one matters people and I don't give a rip people.”
Imagine what this tension does inside the soul of the pastor!
Please help us by sharing this podcast with anyone you know who works in and for the local church. Perhaps this Podcast will help a pastor, somewhere, feel not so alone and or alienated. Perhaps these words and voices might give voice to their own inner rumblings.
It's honest and raw - it's clarifying and helpful.
Take a listen. Pass it around!
Every blessing,
Stephen W. Smith
Joe Chambers is today’s host and the pastor of Mountain Heights Baptist Church in Buena Vista, CO. He studied at Oklahoma Baptist University, completed a two-year certification program in Soul Care from the Potter’s Inn Soul Care Institute and Fuller Seminary. Currently an apprentice with Anam Cara in Spiritual Direction. Living with his wife Lynette at the base of Mt. Princeton, Joe is an avid reader and writer, loves to tell stories and spend time in the wilderness.
Zach Bearss is the lead pastor of Clearview Community Church in Buena Vista, Colorado. He is married to Catherine and they have four children: Anna, Isaac, Noah and Joe. Pastor Zach has a passion to lead people into a transforming relationship with Jesus and authentic community with one another so that the light of the gospel can shine through their lives to the world.
Jason Tippetts is married to Sarah and they live in Buena Vista, Colorado where they try to figure out how to have time together weekly as they raise 5 kids and two dogs. Jason is ordained in the PCA and is planting his second church in Colorado. Favorite hobbies are trying to decide with his wife what we feed the kids for dinner, looking for a quiet place to read in our house, and watching his weather app. Sometimes all at one time.
Leslie Quilico is a daughter of God, wife to Steve, mother to three, & pastor & friend to many. She is a passionate learner who loves coffee, books, walks, & conversation. Her favorite conversations are with Jesus, & her biggest hope is to be a part of God's kingdom coming to earth on the daily.
A Burning in my Bones by Winn Collier - Eugene Peterson Biography
Joe’s Reading of poem Exposed by Sarah Bourns
Field Notes on the Jesus Way by Joe Chambers
Music in podcast: When All Falls Silent by Geert D'hollander, sung by The King’s Singers
When all falls silent,
And the breath of life
Flows from the source
And calms the stormy sea,
My heart-song,
Always sung but seldom heard,
Rises from the mist,
Calling, calling…
Then, slowly,
I turn my gaze,
Drawn toward beauty
And the song’s amber light;
I open my soul,
And I am at peace,
I am in harmony,
Listening, listening.
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SHOW NOTES What will church look like and be like in the post pandemic era? We discuss pastors inner worlds and implications for the new wine that is coming! A stirring, provocative conversation which will rattle and stretch us from these two seasoned veterans who work in the subterranean world of helping church leaders!
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What will church look like and be like in the post pandemic era? We discuss pastors inner worlds and implications for the new wine that is coming!
A stirring, provocative conversation which will rattle and stretch us from these two seasoned veterans who work in the subterranean world of helping church leaders!
Chuck is Professor of Counseling and Christian Spirituality at Western Theological Seminary Holland MI, and Co-Founder and a Senior Fellow at Newbigin House of Studies, San Francisco. He is a licensed therapist, author, retreat leader, and spiritual director. Chuck has been married to Sara for 25 years, and has two daughters.
Chuck has spent the last 20+ years in a dynamic combination of pastoral ministry, seminary teaching, and clinical counseling. His books are practical and pastoral, meeting readers at the intersection of our spiritual journeys and the very real struggles we experience.
Listen to Chuck’s previous podcast episode “Distinctives of Soul Care: A Counselors Point Of View”
Matthew 9:14-17 (NIV) - Jesus mentioning wine and wine skins
Hebrews 12 (MSG) - Endurance
Chuck’s Latest book “When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse”
Mentioned by Chuck
Scott McKnight
Diane Landberg, Ph.D.
New Book about the church - “Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church”
Wade Mullen
Mentioned by Steve
Julia Cameron’s book “The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity”
Pray as You Go app
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"No issues touch us more profoundly or more universally. No themes are more inseparably intertwined. No topics caused more controversy. No human realities have greater power to bless or to curse. No three things have been sought after or more in need of a Christian response: money, sex, and power.
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“No issues touch us more profoundly or more universally. No themes are more inseparably intertwined. No topics caused more controversy. No human realities have greater power to bless or to curse. No three things have been sought after or more in need of a Christian response: money, sex, and power.”
We are continuing the conversation today with Steve and Special guest Hayne Steen - “The Trap of Money, Sex, and Power, Part 2”
Hayne grew up on the north Florida coast and met his wife at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida where they were both students and Young Life leaders. Since 1992 they have been serving together in full time ministry with Young Life and the local church all over the southeast.
Hayne worked in private practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist for six years while co-directing The SoulCare Project, serving as the Director of Counseling and Care. In 2017, he started his own practice, Elbow Tree Christian Counseling, LLC.
Hayne is a Flagler Alumnus (‘95) and did his graduate work at Richmont Graduate University (‘11). He lives in Saint Augustine, FL with his wife, three children, and one grandchild.
Contact Info for Hayne at Elbow Tree Christian Counseling:
Website | www.elbowtreeflorida.com
Office | 904.559.1944
Email | turnhere@elbowtreeflorida.com
Proverbs 11:14 (NIV)
Proverbs 12:15 (NIV)
Proverbs 15:22 (NIV)
Family of Origin exercise - 6 questions:
What were the negative characteristics that you experienced in your caregiver (In the growing up years when you were just being formed)? Whether that was a mom, dad, or a grandparent that was charged with your care.
What were the positive characteristics that you experienced in that caregiver?
What were the unmet needs that went unmet. Like, what were the needs that you had, like physical, emotional, spiritual, that just did not get met?
What were the words that never were said, that needed to have been said over you that you long to hear?
When we think back on positive experiences in your family: vacations weekends, special birthdays, holidays--positive experiences in the family, what were the warm emotions that you felt in that season?
When things were not going well in the family; when things were blowing up; when things were breaking down—How did you cope? Where would we find you? What did you do?
Challenge of the Disciplined Life: Money, Sex, and Power by Richard Foster
READING: Excerpt from In the Name of Jesus by Henri Nouwen - [READ]
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SHOW NOTES "No issues touch us more profoundly or more universally. No themes are more inseparably intertwined. No topics caused more controversy. No human realities have greater power to bless or to curse. No three things have been sought after or more in need of a Christian response: money, sex, and power."
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“No issues touch us more profoundly or more universally. No themes are more inseparably intertwined. No topics caused more controversy. No human realities have greater power to bless or to curse. No three things have been sought after or more in need of a Christian response: money, sex, and power.”
This quote from Richard Foster is the perfect introduction to today’s podcast. Join Steve and Special guest Hayne Steen on today’s new podcast “The Trap of Money, Sex, and Power.”
Hayne grew up on the north Florida coast and met his wife at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida where they were both students and Young Life leaders. Since 1992 they have been serving together in full time ministry with Young Life and the local church all over the southeast.
Hayne worked in private practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist for six years while co-directing The SoulCare Project, serving as the Director of Counseling and Care. In 2017, he started his own practice, Elbow Tree Christian Counseling, LLC.
Hayne is a Flagler Alumnus (‘95) and did his graduate work at Richmont Graduate University (‘11). He lives in Saint Augustine, FL with his wife, three children, and one grandchild.
Challenge of the Disciplined Life: Money, Sex, and Power by Richard Foster
Family of Origin exercise - 6 questions:
That in the growing up years when you were just being formed, what were the negative characteristics that you experienced in your caregiver? Whether that was a mom, dad, or a grandparent that was charged with your care.
What were the positive characteristics that you experienced in that caregiver?
What were the unmet needs that went unmet. Like, what were the needs that you had, like physical, emotional, spiritual, that just did not get met?
What were the words that never were said, that needed to have been said over you that you long to hear?
When we think back on positive experiences in your family: vacations weekends, special birthdays, holidays--positive experiences in the family, what were the warm emotions that you felt in that season?
When things were not going well in the family; when things were blowing up; when things were breaking down—How did you cope? Where would we find you? What did you do?
“A Prayer for the Church” by Rev. Emily Swan reading - words to meditate and pray on
From the book “Rhythm of Prayer” by Sarah Bessey
O Ignis Spiritus (Music) - Lyrics translated to English
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SHOW NOTES Dear Friends, This podcast is about "The Soul of Sex." This is an honest, vulnerable, and transparent conversation. I talk with Jim Cress, a licensed professional and trained counselor who specializes in the soul of sex. PLEASE NOTE: This is a conversation you need to exercise wisdom with in terms of who listens to this.
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Dear Friends,
This podcast is about “The Soul of Sex.” This is an honest, vulnerable, and transparent conversation. I talk with Jim Cress, a licensed professional and trained counselor who specializes in the soul of sex.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a conversation you need to exercise wisdom with in terms of who listens to this. It’s a mature conversation not intended for children.
But it is a conversation to enter with your friends and spouse.
When we say “where soul meets the world” in this podcast, this is a particular conversation we need to find the light and way forward.
Blessings as you listen!
Stephen W. Smith
Jim is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, Certified Multiple Addictions Therapist, and a Certified Daring Way Facilitator with Dr. Brene’ Brown’s The Daring Way Organization. For three years, he studied with and was trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes, the founder of the sex addiction field. Jim specializes in counseling those struggling with sex addiction, partners of sex addicts, marital counseling, trauma, abuse, and experiential group therapy.
Jim is in private practice in Matthews, NC, and is a group leader for Onsite Workshops near Nashville, TN. He led sexual addiction workshops for Bethesda Workshops in Nashville for six years. Jim is also a national conference speaker with The American Association of Christian Counselors. He leads regular weekly men’s therapy groups, and speaks at churches in the Charlotte, North Carolina area.
As a 34 year veteran broadcaster and radio talk show host, Jim formerly hosted and cohosted the national call-in talk shows, “The Minirth-Meier Clinic”, “Turn It Around” with the American Association of Christian Counselors, and “Hope in the Night” with June Hunt. Jim is currently the host of his own radio program called, “Conversations of Life”.
Jim has been married to his wife Jessica since 1985, and has two adult sons, an adult daughter, and daughter-in-law. Jim and Jessica are also proud grandparents to Lincoln and Paxton.
Steve’s suggestions
Challenge of the Disciplined Life: Money, Sex, and Power by Richard Foster
The Transformation of a Man's Heart - Chapter by John Pierce called Learning to Tell Your Sexual Story.
Jim’s Suggestions
Surfing for God by Michael Cusack
Intimate Deception by Dr. Sheri Keffer
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SHOW NOTES Dear Friends of the Soul Care Podcast: I love hanging out with smart people. That's what happened in this conversation with Dr. Bob Mayer.
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Dr. Robert Mayer from Gordon-Conwell is our guest today. Steve and Bob discuss how the Bible has become a club which we have weaponized to beat one another up with these days. We quote a Scripture; use a Bible verse to prove our point and to establish a basis of believing rather than accepting the Bible as a book of rescue stories.
Bob explains that the Bible is a book of rescue stories. Stories --that help us in our own rescue to come home.
Thanks for joining us today in this timely Conversation.
Dr. Mayer joined Gordon-Conwell in 1997 as Senior Librarian and Director of the Gordon-Conwell libraries, and Director of the Harold Lindsell Library at the Charlotte campus.
Dr. Mayer’s scholarly interests include American church history, Advent Christian Church history and theology, and 20th century American evangelicalism - with a B.S. at the University of San Francisco; M.A. at Fuller Theological Seminary; D.Min. at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and an MLIS at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
He enjoys visiting historical sites, which he does often with his wife, Renee, and has been an avid supporter of the San Francisco 49ers football team since he was nine. His other personal interests include collecting campaign buttons (of which he has over 70) and attending concerts and the theater.
2 Timothy 3: 15-16 (MSG)
Reading: Beloved is Where We Begin by Jan Richardson. Read by Joe Chambers.
Ancient Words by Lynn DeShazo, performed by Michael W. Smith
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SHOW NOTES This week, Steve continues his conversation with Sarah Bessey, taking a deeper look into some of the issues they raised last week. Sit back and enjoy - it's a great conversation between two lovely people.
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This week, Steve continues his conversation with Sarah Bessey, taking a deeper look into some of the issues they raised last week.
Sit back and enjoy - it’s a great conversation between two lovely people.
Sarah Bessey is the author of the best-selling and critically acclaimed books Jesus Feminist (2013); Out of Sorts: Making Peace with an Evolving Faith (2015); and Miracles and Other Reasonable Things (2019).
Her new collaborative book, the New York Times bestselling A Rhythm of Prayer: A Collection of Meditations for Renewal is now available everywhere books are sold.
Along with her friends, the late Rachel Held Evans and Jim Chaffee, Sarah co-founded Evolving Faith. She now co-leads the community and conference alongside Jeff Chu. Sarah is also the co-host of The Evolving Faith Podcast which debuted at the top of the charts for Religion and Spirituality Podcasts.
Sarah was born and raised in the prairies and foothills of western Canada. Now living in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada (on the traditional land of the Stó:lō) home, Sarah and her husband of twenty years have four children ranging in age from high school to kindergarten.
Get to know Sarah at SarahBessey.com.
Sarah’s Books mentioned in the podcast:
Her new book: A Rhythm of Prayer
Evolving Faith - Ministry founded by Sarah
SOLO: Creating Space with God by Stephen W. Smith and Peter Ivey
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SHOW NOTES This week Steve has a two part conversation with best selling author, Sarah Bessey. Sarah's work is well known in some circles of faith while she is still unknown to many in various circles. Steve and Sarah sat down for a moving, faith probing conversation about all things real; all things spiritual; all things you'll want to hear!
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This week Steve has a two part conversation with best selling author, Sarah Bessey. Sarah's work is well known in some circles of faith while she is still unknown to many in various circles. Steve and Sarah sat down for a moving, faith probing conversation about all things real; all things spiritual; all things you'll want to hear!
Her brand new book, The Rhythm of Prayer is one that we discuss. It's really a compilation of the prayers of many people who pray and the book is moving and organized in three parts which is the focus of the conversation.
We've divided this into 2 parts so listen in, relax, and soak it in.
Sarah Bessey is the author of the best-selling and critically acclaimed books Jesus Feminist (2013); Out of Sorts: Making Peace with an Evolving Faith (2015); and Miracles and Other Reasonable Things (2019).
Her new collaborative book, the New York Times bestselling A Rhythm of Prayer: A Collection of Meditations for Renewal is now available everywhere books are sold.
Along with her friends, the late Rachel Held Evans and Jim Chaffee, Sarah co-founded Evolving Faith. She now co-leads the community and conference alongside Jeff Chu. Sarah is also the co-host of The Evolving Faith Podcast which debuted at the top of the charts for Religion and Spirituality Podcasts.
Sarah was born and raised in the prairies and foothills of western Canada. Now living in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada (on the traditional land of the Stó:lō) home, Sarah and her husband of twenty years have four children ranging in age from high school to kindergarten.
Get to know Sarah at SarahBessey.com.
Sarah’s Books mentioned in the podcast:
Her new book: A Rhythm of Prayer
Found by Rev. Emmy Kegler
Evolving Faith - Ministry founded by Sarah
SOLO: Creating Space with God by Stephen W. Smith and Peter Ivey
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"Solitude is not a private therapeutic place. Rather, it is the place of conversion, the place where the old self dies, and the new self is born..." -Henri Nouwen SHOW NOTES Being able to offer more of our true selves to those around us after a Solo Retreat is a gift to others and a gift of freedom to ourselves.
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“Solitude is not a private therapeutic place. Rather, it is the place of conversion, the place where the old self dies, and the new self is born…”
—Henri Nouwen
Being able to offer more of our true selves to those around us after a Solo Retreat is a gift to others and a gift of freedom to ourselves. Yet the ultimate prize to be found on retreat is Jesus Himself… We get Jesus.
We have a special podcast today! We get to listen in as Steve chats with Peter Ivey about their new book (AVAILABLE TODAY!) Solo: Creating Space With God. Find out more about the book, what it means to craft your own SOLO day - and above all else, hear from Steve and Peter as they talk from the heart about WHY they wrote this book. It’s a compelling conversation, and we are so thrilled you joined us!
PURCHASE Solo: Creating Space with God – www.solowithgod.com
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Gwen and Steve recorded the podcast today about a prayer that took on great meaning and deeper insight during a difficult and dark time.
Their conversation today is an exploration of “The Welcome Prayer.” At a dark and tumultuous time in their lives, when they lost their grandson Tommy in death, they slid into a dark night. This one prayer offered light in the darkness. The writer Thomas Keating opened their hearts up to the power of this prayer and the consolation of letting go.
What does God have for each of us as we grow older? How do we embrace our aging in a culture that worships youth?
Steve chats with Sherill Hostetter today, and the conversation is a beautiful and honest look at what each of us will likely experience in our lives… and how we can all decide to grow older with grace and wisdom and approach aging as a spiritual pilgrimage.
Beginning of Season 5
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Welcome back! Take a seat, grab a warm cup of tea or coffee, and join us for the first podcast of our 5th Season.
Today’s podcast is a concoction of voices, with several friends sharing how they have found comfort in these times. Included is encouragement from Steve, with scriptures and some exercises in self-care.
We are happy to be back and joining you today in the conversation!
Scriptures read by Steve: Psalm 46:1-3, Psalm 23:4, Phil 4:6-7, Matt 11:28, John 16:33
Song mentioned by Steve - Deep Peace written by Bill Douglas, from the album Eternity's Sunrise. Used with Permission.
Steve’s reading of A Liturgy for the Death of a Dream from Every Moment Holy.
Joe’s reading: Prayer of Blessing for Those Who Need Courage by John O’Donohue
Joe’s song mentioned: Mercy Now – Mary Gauthier
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