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The Contemplative Life

The Contemplative Life

By: Chris & Christina Roberts
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This podcast explores the wide variety of contemplative practices for our modern world.

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  • E 241 Surprising Wisdom From Gen Z Trends
    Jan 21 2026

    Today we look at 4 pieces of wisdom from Gen Z. Let’s take a look at what’s trending and how this ancient wisdom shows up in the modern lives of teens.


    Mentioned in today’s episode:

    The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

    Casper Bed


    What I’m Into:

    Courting the Wild Twin by Martin Shaw

    Liturgies of the Wild by Martin Shaw

    Zoe Health app


    Please check out Christina’s Activity Prayer Book for children:

    My Spiritual Journey





    Please check out Christina’s Activity Prayer Book for children:

    My Spiritual Journey



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    20 mins
  • E 240 3 Views of Time
    Jan 6 2026

    As we start a new year, managing time is often a topic of discussion and resolution. Today we take a look at 3 different views of time and how it weaves in with a contemplative life.


    Mentioned in today’s episode:

    Poem from the book, To Bless the Space Between Us

    Please check out Christina’s Activity Prayer Book for children:

    My Spiritual Journey

    Or at SDI Press



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    24 mins
  • E 239 6 Benefits of Being Unbalanced
    Dec 23 2025

    Today we take a different approach from the popular message of living a balanced life and explore the topic of unbalance. We hope it will inspire us to move from feeling swept away with stress and obligations to a life of intention and choice.


    Mentioned in today’s episode:

    Christina released a book in partnership with Spiritual Directors International called My Spiritual Journey.


    From the SDI Website:

    My Spiritual Journey cultivates the practices of deep listening, gentleness, and contemplation, allowing kids to form their own words, pictures, or quiet reflection to cultivate trust with themselves and the Divine.


    To order a copy for yourself or those you wish to support spiritually check out:

    SDI Press

    Amazon


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    21 mins
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