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The Wisdom of the Desert was one of Thomas Merton's favorites among his own books, surely because he had hoped to spend his last years as a hermit. The personal tones of the translations and the blend of reverence and humor so characteristic of him show how deeply Merton identified with the legendary authors of these sayings and parables, the fourth-century Christian fathers who sought solitude and contemplation in the deserts of the Near East.

For the hermits and communal monks of antiquity, the desert was a place to flee the cacophony of ordinary life in order to hear and contemplate the voice of God. But these monks discovered something surprising in their harsh desert surroundings: far from empty and silent, the desert is richly reverberant. Sonorous Desert shares the stories and sayings of these ancient spiritual seekers, tracing how the ambient sounds of wind, thunder, water, and animals shaped the emergence and development of early Christian monasticism.

Modern life is like a desert—a parched and barren expanse where the soul thirsts for the living water Jesus promised at the well. Amid the ceaseless distractions and allurements of materialism, God can seem absent. As the Desert Fathers of old fled the noise of the world to seek God in silence, we too have been been called into the desert. Guided by Bishop Erik Varden, this year-long series—beginning January 1, 2025—invites listeners to encounter the profound wisdom of the Desert Fathers. Drawing from their timeless Sayings, Bishop Varden illuminates the lives of figures like St. Anthony...

In 2011, while on a routine mission for her organization in Somalia, Jessica Buchanan made one seemingly small decision that would change the trajectory of her life. She ignored her intuition, and by doing so, silenced her voice. As a result, she spent 93 days as a hostage to pirates who demanded 45 million dollars for her freedom. On January 25, 2012, Jessica was successfully rescued by SEAL Team Six.

Welcome! We’re glad you found us, because we’re those friends you can take with you—wherever you are on the path of infertility. At Springs, we know that infertility is a heavy cross. But as Catholics, we believe that by keeping our focus on Christ, we can come through this season of waiting stronger in faith and love—no matter what happens. So each week, we’ll bring you a conversation that gets to the heart of the infertility experience – including primary/secondary infertility, miscarriage/loss, childlessness, and more. It is an honor to walk with you! Visit us: ...

Ancient Christian wisdom for modern life — from the Coptic Orthodox ChurchTo share the timeless wisdom of the Coptic Orthodox Church through authentic stories, Scripture,and practical spiritual practices, reaching seekers, young adults, and all who long for Christ’s peace in themidst of the city.

From the depths of struggle to the heights of triumph, Deserts to Mountaintops’ fourth volume, Out of the Ashes, gathers the voices of twenty women who refused to be defined by what tried to break them. These are stories of resilience, reclamation, and the fierce beauty that emerges when women choose to stand tall in the aftermath of life’s most destructive fires. Across cultures, seasons, and circumstances, each author offers a glimpse into her own journey of survival and renewal.

Discover the profound and inspiring lives of the Desert Fathers and Mothers, early Christians who chose to leave the comforts of society in pursuit of spiritual salvation in the arid landscapes of Egypt and Palestine. This captivating collection, rendered by Challoner, provides a refreshing and engaging style that brings their timeless wisdom and experiences to life, making it a delight to read and listen to. (Summary by a LibriVox Volunteer)

This is the podcast home for Young Adults at High Desert Church — a community of 18 to 28 year olds learning to follow Jesus together. Here you'll find full Thursday night messages built to meet you where you are: in the car, on a walk, between classes, or at the end of a long shift. We believe your twenties aren't a waiting room. They're a calling. So we teach with that in mind — anchored in Scripture, aimed at real life. Subscribe and gather with us: 🕖 Thursdays at 7pm 📍 High Desert Church (14545 Hook Blvd. Victorville CA 92394) 🔗 https://www.highdesertchurch.com/young-adults ...

Enlightening, profitable, edifying, inspiring – a few words to describe this collection of lives and sayings of the Desert Fathers and Mothers, those early Christians who forsook the world to work out their salvation in the deserts of Egypt and Palestine. Challoner’s rendition of these works is refreshing in its style, making it a joy to read and hear. (Summary by a LibriVox Volunteer)

In 1972, at the base of a Swiss mountain, God saved a man named Mack Stiles. Two decades later, John Folmar “accepted Jesus as his personal Savior”; he doesn’t know even where he first heard that phrase.What happens in the next quarter-century is a testament to God’s commitment to use faithful, ordinary ministry to effect fruitful, extraordinary change. A Storm in the Desert tells this story.

If your spirit is exhausted from being asked to have faith, this is your sacred space. Hosted by Crow Moon, founder of the Corvidae Circle Wiccan Tradition, Desert Magick is an exploration of nature-based spirituality—bringing awareness to the magick that resides naturally within you. This show does not require you to believe; it invites you to realize—and to know.

Desert Streams is a quiet place to sit with grief, longing, and the steady presence of God. Hosted by Jessie Kuhn, LPC-S, these short reflections offer a gentle companion between therapy sessions and in the in-between seasons of life. No fixing. No pressure. Just space to breathe, notice what’s true, and be met where you are. You’re welcome to come as you are.If you’re looking for counseling or additional support, you can learn more at desertstreams126.com

Desert Grace is a contemplative space of prayer, worship, and whole-person healing. Join us as we offer our bodies as a living sacrifice, and discover that even in our driest moments, we are held, we are loved, and we are being transformed into the image of Christ.

Desert Cities Church is located in the Coachella Valley, CA.

In the vast expanse of the Arizona desert, Hazel Radcliffe finds herself fleeing from an aggressive suitor, only to become hopelessly lost. Overcome with exhaustion, she collapses from her pony, but fate has other plans. She is discovered by John Brownleigh, a charming missionary with a heart for service. As he nurses her back to health, an undeniable love blossoms between them, despite their vastly different backgrounds—Hazel, a woman of privilege, and John, devoted to his faith. After their brief encounter, Hazel returns to her life, torn between her familys expectations and the profound ...

Join us on our journey to rediscover God's heart for creation and explore what it means to love our neighbors and practice biblical stewardship in today's world. We will examine issues like climate change through a lens of faith and hope that is rooted in God's redemptive purpose for all of creation. This podcast is generously sponsored by Young Evangelicals for Climate Action (YECA).

A conversation between four Benedictine monks on the Desert Fathers, their lives, and their writings. The monks read through passages in the writings of the Desert Fathers and, drawing upon their experiences and learning in the monastery, discuss them in order to hand on the tradition of the wisdom of the Fathers. Whatever walk of life you find yourself in, this down-to-earth and simple wisdom is an ever-ancient and ever-new guide to well-being and holiness. Episodes are scheduled to come out about every other week!

A voice of hope and freedom for Iranians.

What three pieces of Torah would you take to a Desert Island, and why? Join us, as we speak to and learn with notable Torah educators and personalities across the world to answer this big question, providing an authentic, integrated and personalised Torah learning experience.