Episodes

  • Ep. 174 | Conventional vs Traditional

    Ep. 174 | Conventional vs Traditional
    Jun 8 2026
    This is my introduction and explanation of the difference between "conventional" and "traditional" Christianity. I think these adjectives are incredibly helpful to add to our vocabulary, especially since they seem to give people struggling with faith so much freedom. For more, visit: https://www.johnchaffee.com
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    13 mins
  • Ep. 173 | St. John of the Cross' Todos y Nadas

    Ep. 173 | St. John of the Cross' Todos y Nadas
    May 4 2026
    This is a reflection on St. John of the Cross's piece The Ascent of Mount Carmel (Book 1, Chapter 13, Paragraphs 11 and 12). His teaching on Todos y Nadas, or Everything and Nothing, has been utterly transformative for me... and so here I am sharing about this piece of mystical, post-conventional, second-wisdom.
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    24 mins
  • Ep. 172 | Walk or Be Dragged

    Ep. 172 | Walk or Be Dragged
    Apr 27 2026
    This is a quick reflection on Carl Jung's statement, "Walk or be dragged," alongside Jesus walking his way to the Crucifixion, and the twists, turns, and unexpected events of our lives. To sign up for my free weekly email, join an online class, or otherwise see more of what I do, visit https://www.johnchaffee.com
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    17 mins
  • Ep. 171 | The One on the Selfish Ego

    Ep. 171 | The One on the Selfish Ego
    Mar 19 2026
    This one is essentially a Bible Study on Galatians 5, the Greek word Sarx, and how we know the Spirit from the Selfish Ego by what fruit they bear. For more, visit https://www.johnchaffee.com
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    25 mins
  • Ep. 170 | The One on Tears and Repairs

    Ep. 170 | The One on Tears and Repairs
    Mar 5 2026
    This one is pretty much a sermon, inspired by the story of Zaccheaus in Luke 19, the Gottman Institute's "Emotional Bank Account", and our need to learn how to make really good amends. For more, join my free newsletter at https://www.johnchaffee.com and join my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/johnchaffee
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    28 mins
  • Ep. 169 | Trust in the Slow Work of God

    Ep. 169 | Trust in the Slow Work of God
    Feb 26 2026
    This episode essentially follows a version of Lectio Divina on a famous prayer by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin called Patient Trust (or Trust in the Slow Work of God). To join my free weekly email, visit https://www.johnchaffee.com, or to join my Patreon, look me up on https://www.patreon.com
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    21 mins
  • Ep. 168 | On Empires of Man vs Kingdom of God

    Ep. 168 | On Empires of Man vs Kingdom of God
    Jan 29 2026
    This episode is devoted to understanding the ideas of empires and the kingdom of God. First it begins with the story of Exodus, to Solomon, to Jesus, to Constantine, to this cultural moment in America. For more, visit: https://www.johnchaffee.com
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    37 mins
  • Ep. 167 | The Man with No Title

    Ep. 167 | The Man with No Title
    Jan 22 2026
    This episode is inspired by an interaction that happened between Thomas Merton and DT Suzuki. After their meeting, Merton said of Suzuki that he finally met "The Man with No Title." I hope you enjoy this! For more, visit https://www.johnchaffee.com and https://www.patreon.com/cw/johnchaffee
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    28 mins