• 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
  • E 238 Contemplative Kids (+ Christina’s Book Release)
    Dec 9 2025

    Today we are excited to share that 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


    Amazon

    Or

    SDI Press



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    20 mins
  • E 237 The Practice of Enoughness
    Nov 25 2025

    Today we explore the idea of inner and outer enoughness. What defines our sense of enough? What are some practices to help us recalibrate towards a sense of enoughness? Join as we explore the importance of this practice in our daily lives.


    Mentioned in today’s episode:


    ADVENT CALENDARS

    Beauty Advent calendars

    Gemstone Advent calendars

    Tea Advent calendars

    Chocolate Advent calendars



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    22 mins
  • E 236 8 Ways Spiritual Direction Has Changed Me
    Nov 11 2025

    Today we look at 8 ways spiritual direction has personally changed our lives as we’ve engaged in this practice for well over a decade. We hope it can spark something in our listeners who may be considering finding a spiritual director, getting trained in spiritual direction or to use as a resource to share with someone who may benefit from spiritual direction.


    Mentioned in today’s episode:

    Egyptian Licorice tea

    Mica Powder



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    18 mins
  • E 235 Theology of Pause
    Oct 28 2025

    Today we explore ancient wisdom around pause and the significance it has in our modern lives. As we share historical context and practical ideas, we hope you are inspired to engage new ways of pause in your own life.


    Mentioned in this episode:

    Ep 178 Contemplative Figures: Desert Fathers and Mothers


    Ep 133 St. Benedict: Mystics/Contemplatives Exploration

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    20 mins
  • E 234 Ignatian Exercises (interview with Phoebe Love)
    Oct 14 2025

    Today we explore the backstory of Ignatius Loyola and how imagination and daydreaming helped him (and others) get in touch with the movement of the Spirit. We are joined by spiritual director, Phoebe Love, sharing her experiences facilitating groups in the Ignatian Exercises as well as her own story of being shaped by meditating on God’s love.


    Resources mentioned in this episode:

    Pray As You Go app

    Inner Compass by Margaret Silf

    The Ignatian Adventure by Kevin O’Brien SJ


    ignatianspirituality.com

    godinallthings.com

    phoebelove.org


    Farmer’s Almanac

    Puff’s plus


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    27 mins