# contemplative — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 9 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover contemplative. Page: Feed: --- ## [Who do you say I am? A Guided Contemplative Reflection for those who have felt wounded by Christians and Church or felt excluded in some form.](https://postsecularcontemplative.substack.com/p/who-do-you-say-i-am-a-guided-contemplative) _2026-08-20 · Ian J Mobsby · Contemplative Christian in a PostSecular Culture of Collapse_ A Guided Contemplative Reflection drawing on the words of Jesus in Matthew 16: 13-20 by Ian J Mobsby ## [Who do you say I am? A Contemplative Reflection on Matthew 16:13-20, the Lectionary Gospel for the 13th Sunday after Pentecost, 12th after Trinity and Proper 21.](https://postsecularcontemplative.substack.com/p/who-do-you-say-i-am-a-contemplative) _2026-08-19 · Ian J Mobsby · Contemplative Christian in a PostSecular Culture of Collapse_ A Contemplative Reflection by Ian J Mobsby ## [A Mercy Wider than Our Borders](https://postsecularcontemplative.substack.com/p/a-mercy-wider-than-our-borders) _2026-08-16 · Ian J Mobsby · Contemplative Christian in a PostSecular Culture of Collapse_ A Homily I gave today at Christ's Church Anglican Cathedral Hamilton Ontario. ## [Reclaiming the Permanent & Distinctive Diaconate of Pre-Christendom for our Post-Christendom reality - A Missional imperative.](https://postsecularcontemplative.substack.com/p/reclaiming-the-permanent-and-distinctive) _2026-08-14 · Ian J Mobsby · Contemplative Christian in a PostSecular Culture of Collapse_ A personal reflection from a Diocesan Missioner working in the Anglican Church of Canada. ## [Love Beyond Boundaries, A Guided Comtemplative Practice focusing on Jesus' encounter with the Canaanite Woman in Matt 15.](https://postsecularcontemplative.substack.com/p/love-beyond-boundaries-a-guided-comtemplative) _2026-08-13 · Ian J Mobsby · Contemplative Christian in a PostSecular Culture of Collapse_ A Creative Contemplative Practice by Ian J Mobsby ## [God's Missional Love Beyond Our Boundaries, A Contemplative Reflection on the Lectionary Text of Mt 15:(10-20), 21-28 for the 12th Sunday After Pentecost, 11th After Trinity and Proper 20](https://postsecularcontemplative.substack.com/p/gods-missional-love-beyond-our-boundaries) _2026-08-12 · Ian J Mobsby · Contemplative Christian in a PostSecular Culture of Collapse_ An Alternative Reflection on a Difficult Text by Ian J Mobsby ## [Beyond An Obsession with Outreach: Why the Renewal of the Church Requires Contextual Mission](https://postsecularcontemplative.substack.com/p/beyond-an-obsession-with-outreach) _2026-08-07 · Ian J Mobsby · Contemplative Christian in a PostSecular Culture of Collapse_ A heart felt missional reflection from a practitioner ## [Guided Contemplative Practice: I Am, Do not be Afraid, inspired by Matthew 14:22-33.](https://postsecularcontemplative.substack.com/p/guided-contemplative-practice-i-am) _2026-08-06 · Ian J Mobsby · Contemplative Christian in a PostSecular Culture of Collapse_ A contemplative Prayer Practice created by Ian J Mobsby ## [A Table With Room for Everyone: The Bravery of the Canaanite Woman Overcoming Prejudice](https://postsecularcontemplative.substack.com/p/a-table-with-room-for-everyone-the) _2026-08-05 · Ian J Mobsby · Contemplative Christian in a PostSecular Culture of Collapse_ A Homily I gave today in deep respect for the Canaanite nameless woman ## [In the Storm Yahweh (I Am): A Contemplative Reflection on the Gospel Lectionary text of Matthew 14:22-33 for the 11th Sunday after Pentecost 10th after Trinity and Proper 19.](https://postsecularcontemplative.substack.com/p/in-the-storm-yahweh-i-am-a-contemplative) _2026-08-05 · Ian J Mobsby · Contemplative Christian in a PostSecular Culture of Collapse_ A personal reflection by Ian J Mobsby ## [Persona-led AI publishing (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/IEg1XuNpUts6) _2026-08-05 · **Sponsored**_ Generate drafts, schedule subdomain publishing, and keep human review where needed. ## [The Tragedy of Power: And What It Takes to Build Another World](https://fatheradambucko.substack.com/p/the-tragedy-of-power-and-what-it) _2026-08-02 · Adam Bucko · Contemplative Witness with Adam Bucko_ A sermon on Matthew 14:13–21 ## [Salvation: The Bright Path](https://soundcloud.com/user-815218601-796771899/salvation-the-bright-path) _2026-07-28 · Central Church Port Kembla_ Becca shares about walking the bright path together and experiencing ‘salvific resources’ along the way, drawing on the experiences of folks from Central who have been pilgrims on the Camino. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2369218883-user-815218601-796771899-salvation-the-bright-path.mp3) ## [Salvation: An Indigenous Perspective](https://soundcloud.com/user-815218601-796771899/salvation-an-indigenous) _2026-07-22 · Central Church Port Kembla_ Adam and Lisa Gowen share some of their experience with Indigenous Spirituality and reflect on what salvation means through an Indigenous lens. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2365635002-user-815218601-796771899-salvation-an-indigenous.mp3) ## [Paying Attention](https://soundcloud.com/user-815218601-796771899/paying-attention) _2026-07-22 · Central Church Port Kembla_ In this gathering we engaged with the idea of spiritual practice as paying attention. Our practices included: a time of paying attention to something from creation; praying an examen; and confession. Background music to use: https://karlverkade.bandcamp.com/track/db-pad-base [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2365631588-user-815218601-796771899-paying-attention.mp3) ## [Where Love Takes Root: Reflecting on the wisdom of Dorothy Day, Dipa Ma, and Andrew Young with Kaira Jewel Lingo and Adam Bucko](https://fatheradambucko.substack.com/p/where-love-takes-root-reflecting) _2026-07-17 · Adam Bucko · Contemplative Witness with Adam Bucko_ Sign up for our July 18th Beloved Community for Engaged Spiritual Gather ## [The Walls Answered Back: Standing in prayer outside an ICE detention center, we heard the people inside answer](https://fatheradambucko.substack.com/p/the-walls-answered-back-standing) _2026-07-13 · Adam Bucko · Contemplative Witness with Adam Bucko_ Contemplative Witness with Adam Bucko is a reader-supported publication. ## [Mapping Transformation – cathy-mae karelse, Rufus Pollock & Gretchen Steidle](https://mindandlife.podbean.com/e/ecosystem-mapping-finding-connecting-and-supporting-contemplative-social-change-agents/) _2026-07-10 · Mind & Life_ To conclude this mini-series, guest host Jamie Bristow is joined by Gretchen Steidle, cathy-mae karelse and Rufus Pollock to step back from individual approaches explored so far and consider the wider field they are collectively helping to shape. As interest in contemplative approaches to social and ecological transformation continues to grow, how do we make sense of a rapidly expanding landscape… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hiej7h2d68djcd7d/EP7_Mapping_AUDIO_AIR.mp3) ## [Salvation: Through the Lens of the Prodigal Son](https://soundcloud.com/user-815218601-796771899/salvation-through-the-lens-of) _2026-07-09 · Central Church Port Kembla_ The Parable of the Prodigal Son is one of Jesus' most well-known and beloved stories. In this episode, Oran explores what this parable might reveal about salvation, the heart of God, and the radical nature of divine love. This message opens the doors to discussion on how God's grace might extend even beyond the grave, and what this means for how we understand the Father's relentless pursuit of his… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2356076870-user-815218601-796771899-salvation-through-the-lens-of.mp3) ## [How Would a Christian Celebrate the Fourth of July?](https://fatheradambucko.substack.com/p/how-would-a-christian-celebrate-the) _2026-07-05 · Adam Bucko · Contemplative Witness with Adam Bucko_ Contemplative Witness with Adam Bucko is a reader-supported publication. ## [Working Within Systems – Thomas Legrand, Rachel Lilley & Wakanyi Macharia-Hoffman](https://mindandlife.podbean.com/e/working-within-systems-shifting-mindsets-and-holding-complexity/) _2026-06-26 · Mind & Life_ In this episode of the mini-series on systems change, guest host Jamie Bristow turns the lens around. Rather than beginning with a particular inner approach and asking what it might offer, the conversation starts with the system itself: the patterns, power dynamics and meaning-making structures that shape the crises we face. Joined by Rachel Lilley, Thomas Legrand, and Wakanyi Macharia-Hoffman,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bsx3kiab4p4rbx8i/SystemsChange_6_Working-Within-Systems_AUDIO_FINAL.mp3) ## [Brisk AI News Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/pBDoLzR4IXuM) _2026-06-26 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to audio briefings for top stories. ## [Theological Worlds](https://soundcloud.com/user-815218601-796771899/theological-worlds) _2026-06-18 · Central Church Port Kembla_ Caro explains the framework of 'theological worlds' which goes a long way to explaining the different beliefs and worldviews that sit under the umbrella of Christianity. It can help explain why we can feel very different to other Christians and think differently about key issues while still following the same God. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2341444472-user-815218601-796771899-theological-worlds.mp3) ## [Steff Fenton - Gender Expansive Faith](https://soundcloud.com/user-815218601-796771899/steff-fenton-gender-expansive) _2026-06-18 · Central Church Port Kembla_ Steff Fenton is a writer, speaker and pastor who spent an evening with us at Central sharing about their journey of finding a faith outside of the gender binaries, both of self and God. It was an absolute delight to listen to Steff share their story with us. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2341444187-user-815218601-796771899-steff-fenton-gender-expansive.mp3) ## [Held](https://soundcloud.com/user-815218601-796771899/held) _2026-06-16 · Central Church Port Kembla_ Do you have a memory of being held by God, in grief or joy? On Sunday we explored two contemplative practices around being held by God. We were guided in a meditation by Lynda and we also looked at Scriptures where God is described as holding or carrying God's people, like a parent carries a child. Ambient background music is by https://karlverkade.bandcamp.com/ [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2340271202-user-815218601-796771899-held.mp3) ## [Good Day to Accept God’s Love: Guided Meditation](https://www.readpraywrite.com/good-day-to-accept-gods-love-guided-meditation/) _2026-06-02 · Read. Pray. Write._ "You can't run out of love." Audio divina meditation based on live performance of #1 Christian music charting "Good Day." [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/readpraywrite/content.blubrry.com/readpraywrite/A_Shame-Slamming_Audio_Divina_with_Flamy_Grant.mp4) ## [Spiritual Resilience: Remain in Love](https://soundcloud.com/user-815218601-796771899/spiritual-resilience-remain-in) _2026-05-28 · Central Church Port Kembla_ Reimagining John 15:1-9 in the context of Jesus’ prior teaching can help us to remain without fear. Bryony shares how questions and embodiment have helped her remain in Jesus’ love. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2328722477-user-815218601-796771899-spiritual-resilience-remain-in.mp3) ## [Pride in God’s Love: How to celebrate & trust our “divine installation”](https://www.readpraywrite.com/pride-in-gods-love-how-to-celebrate-trust-our-divine-installation/) _2026-05-26 · Read. Pray. Write._ Christian chart-busting singer-songwriter Flamy Grant shares a spiritual journey that has arrived at a Christian music ministry full of love, acceptance, and LGBTQ identity. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/readpraywrite/content.blubrry.com/readpraywrite/Sparkling_Spirituality_A_musical_ministry_of_love_acceptance.mp4) ## [Theory U: Guiding Awareness-based Systems Change – Katrin Kaufer, Martin Kalungu-Banda and Megan Seneque](https://mindandlife.podbean.com/e/theory-u-guiding-awareness-based-systems-change/) _2026-05-22 · Mind & Life_ In this panel conversation, guest host Jamie Bristow is joined by Katrin Kaufer, Martin Kalungu-Banda and Megan Seneque to explore Theory U and the wider field of awareness-based systems change. Developed through the Presencing Institute, Theory U is one of the most widely applied approaches to systems change that explicitly integrates contemplative practice with collective transformation.… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9yyv38gt9ib8hpv3/Sys-Change_4_Theory_U_AUDIO_AIR2a9m0f.mp3) ## [Spiritual Resilience: Survive in Me](https://soundcloud.com/user-815218601-796771899/spiritual-resilience-survive) _2026-05-19 · Central Church Port Kembla_ How do ruptures in our faith and life shape us? How can we reimagine survival together? And what are considerations for being a church that takes trauma seriously? [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2323503047-user-815218601-796771899-spiritual-resilience-survive.mp3) ## [The Kingdom of God Is Now or Never—Turning 51 and Learning to Live Between Surrender and Awe](https://fatheradambucko.substack.com/p/the-kingdom-of-god-is-now-or-neverturning) _2026-05-11 · Adam Bucko · Contemplative Witness with Adam Bucko_ Contemplative Witness with Adam Bucko is a reader-supported publication. ## [Trauma and Healing Systems – Laura Calderon de la Barca, Kazu Haga, and Thomas Hübl](https://mindandlife.podbean.com/e/trauma-healing-systems-%e2%80%93-laura-calderon-de-la-barca-kazu-haga-thomas-hubl/) _2026-05-08 · Mind & Life_ In the second panel conversation of this mini-series, guest host Jamie Bristow is joined by Laura Calderón de la Barca, Kazu Haga and Thomas Hübl to explore the rising significance of trauma healing for systems change. As trauma moves from the margins to the mainstream, the conversation asks what we are really naming when we speak of trauma, and how unprocessed experience shapes not only… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vtzapgf5z3qyueh2/Trauma_Healing-Systems_Audio_AIR1.mp3) ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aKb60W0DTiJy) _2026-05-08 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [Spiritual Resilience](https://soundcloud.com/user-815218601-796771899/spiritual-resilience) _2026-05-06 · Central Church Port Kembla_ In our gathering we look at two different metaphors for resilience and consider what wisdom they might have for us, and we finish with a lectio divina on the steadfast love of God. Ambient background music is by https://karlverkade.bandcamp.com/ [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2315537054-user-815218601-796771899-spiritual-resilience.mp3) ## [The Work That Reconnects – Shayontoni Ghosh, Chris Johnstone, Stephanie Kaza and Phoebe Tickell](https://mindandlife.podbean.com/e/systems-change-%e2%80%93-the-work-that-reconnects/) _2026-04-24 · Mind & Life_ In the first panel conversation of this mini-series, guest host Jamie Bristow is joined by Shayontoni Ghosh, Chris Johnstone, Stephanie Kaza and Phoebe Tickell to explore the legacy and living relevance of Joanna Macy’s Work That Reconnects - a pioneering contemplative process that helps people face ecological and social crisis without shutting down. Together, they reflect on how this work moves… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sd7b7ahzsma67nx8/Systems_Change_The_Work_That_Reconnects_PW_edit93941.mp3) ## [Guided Video Meditation: Earth Day](https://www.readpraywrite.com/guided-video-meditation-earth-day/) _2026-04-24 · Read. Pray. Write._ When we appreciate all God's creation in our common home, even dandelions are divine. A spiritual reading featuring Grace Ji-Sun Kim. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/readpraywrite/content.blubrry.com/readpraywrite/The_Divinity_of_Dandelions_Guided_Spiritual_Reading.mp4) ## [Tomorrow: When the World Feels Like It’s Breaking—Where Do We Stand?](https://fatheradambucko.substack.com/p/tomorrow-when-the-world-feels-like) _2026-04-24 · Adam Bucko · Contemplative Witness with Adam Bucko_ You are invited to a conversation with civil rights legend Andrew Young ## [You are invited to a conversation with civil rights legend Andrew Young](https://fatheradambucko.substack.com/p/you-are-invited-to-a-conversation) _2026-04-23 · Adam Bucko · Contemplative Witness with Adam Bucko_ An Easy Burden: Faith, Courage, and the Work of the Beloved Community ## [Earth Day Interview: Mother Nature? Dominant God? It Matters.](https://www.readpraywrite.com/interview-god-view-for-earth-day/) _2026-04-20 · Read. Pray. Write._ Learn how Christian views of the deity have contributed to the climate crisis, and how changing God to a verb can heal the Earth. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/readpraywrite/content.blubrry.com/readpraywrite/A_God-view_for_Earth_Day.mp4) ## [Beyond, always beyond: The great awakening of Abishiktinanda](https://spiritualimagination.substack.com/p/beyond-always-beyond-the-great-awakening) _2026-04-17 · Spiritual Imagination · Center for Spiritual Imagination_ A post by Kyle Outlaw ## [Jamie Bristow – Exploring Systems Change](https://mindandlife.podbean.com/e/jamie-bristow-%e2%80%93-exploring-systems-change/) _2026-04-17 · Mind & Life_ In this episode, Mind & Life co-producer Phil Walker speaks with writer and policy advisor Jamie Bristow as a prelude to our upcoming mini-series on systems change. Over the coming weeks, Jamie will serve as guest host for five episodes with expert panelists diving into a variety of topics on contemplative based systems change. As our world grows in complexity, we also find ourselves more… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2q74caw4euqenekb/JamieBristow_SysChange1_260417_AIR.mp3) ## [The Locked Room: Where We Go When Life Breaks—and What Finds Us There](https://fatheradambucko.substack.com/p/the-locked-room-where-we-go-when) _2026-04-13 · Adam Bucko · Contemplative Witness with Adam Bucko_ A Sermon for the Second Sunday of Easter ## [A Quiet Resistance in a Violent World: A Prayer](https://fatheradambucko.substack.com/p/a-quiet-resistance-in-a-violent-world) _2026-04-11 · Adam Bucko · Contemplative Witness with Adam Bucko_ O our Lady of Częstochowa, ## [Standing Between Those Who Fight: A lesson learned from the life and teachings of Francis of Assisi](https://fatheradambucko.substack.com/p/standing-between-those-who-fight) _2026-04-10 · Adam Bucko · Contemplative Witness with Adam Bucko_ Today we welcome a guest post by Jon M. Sweeney ## [Where is Jesus?](https://spiritualimagination.substack.com/p/where-is-jesus) _2026-04-06 · Spiritual Imagination · Center for Spiritual Imagination_ A post by the Rev. Dr. Michael Sniffen ## [What I Learned About Lent from a Cactus](https://spiritualimagination.substack.com/p/what-i-learned-about-lent-from-a) _2026-03-26 · Spiritual Imagination · Center for Spiritual Imagination_ A post by The Very Rev. Dr. Michael Sniffen ## [Meditation with a Celtic Cross: Guided Spiritual Reading](https://www.readpraywrite.com/meditation-with-a-celtic-cross-guided-spiritual-reading/) _2026-03-24 · Read. Pray. Write._ Author reading of book Sacred Stones says we can all find ourselves "within the wheel of the cross." [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/readpraywrite/content.blubrry.com/readpraywrite/McInstoshReading.mp3) ## [Interview: Inside the mystery & magic of Celtic crosses](https://www.readpraywrite.com/interview-inside-the-mystery-magic-of-celtic-crosses/) _2026-03-17 · Read. Pray. Write._ Learn how ancient Celtic crosses, when used in prayer and meditation, can speak to us of divine compassion. A discussion with the author of Sacred Stones: Celtic Crosses and Their Timeless Call for Soul Growth, Community, & Connection with Nature. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/readpraywrite/content.blubrry.com/readpraywrite/Hear_That_Celtic_Crosses_Speak_Compassion.mp4) ## [Meditation: How to Overcome Evil](https://www.readpraywrite.com/meditation-how-to-overcome-evil/) _2026-03-02 · Read. Pray. Write._ In times where evil seems pervasive, we can still persevere with our own goodness, infused with trust in a God of justice. A video lectio divina. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/readpraywrite/content.blubrry.com/readpraywrite/Overcome_Evil_with_Good_Here_s_How.mp4) ## [Wendy Hasenkamp – Widening the Aperture](https://mindandlife.podbean.com/e/wendy-hasenkamp-%e2%80%93-widening-the-aperture/) _2026-02-27 · Mind & Life_ Since this podcast launched, Wendy Hasenkamp has guided listeners through 84 in-depth conversations, bringing warmth, curiosity, and intellectual depth to every episode. After five years with the show and over 13 years with the Mind & Life Institute, Wendy is stepping into a new chapter, returning to school and pursuing studies to become a clinical herbalist. While we’ll miss her deeply, we’re… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/45gdbi67xrznq732/WendyHasenkamp_260222_AIR.mp3) ## [Meditation: Finding Faith in Community](https://www.readpraywrite.com/meditation-finding-faith-in-community/) _2026-02-24 · Read. Pray. Write._ A guided meditation about how a mature faith happens only in community and often after "wrestling with God." A reading by Colleen Dulle [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/readpraywrite/content.blubrry.com/readpraywrite/DulleReading.mp3) ## [Meditation Is Like Learning to Swim with Stefan Reynolds](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leonardo-winck-correa/episodes/Meditation-Is-Like-Learning-to-Swim-with-Stefan-Reynolds-e3f6vkv) _2026-02-17 · WCCM Podcast · Contemplative Revolution_ Stefan Reynolds shares his journey into meditation, beginning at the age of 19 in India. He discusses the significance of places like Bonnevaux, and how the environment fosters a sense of community and tranquility. He also delves into the teachings of mystics, especially Teresa of Avila and John Main, emphasizing the importance of stillness and trust in the meditation process. Stefan highlights… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/10eebbdec/podcast/play/115620959/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-17%2F418257563-44100-2-1df97a1560ae7.mp3) ## [Entrando a nuestras celdas interiores: oración meditativa en español](https://spiritualimagination.substack.com/p/entrando-a-nuestras-celdas-interiores) _2026-02-05 · Josue Perea · Center for Spiritual Imagination_ Entering Our Inner Cells: Contemplative Prayer in Spanish