It is time to say goodbye! Our time at the Secret Cabin has come to an end and we celebrate our final episode with a good chat about seasons, rhythms, transitions, and the value of goodbyes. We are so thankful for all that has happened through this podcast, for you who went through this journey with us, and for the secret cabin family that has been born. *Huge thanks to Daniel Wakefield for providing "Friends" on Bagpipes for this episode!
“Stop focusing on the future and look at the now. That kind of mindset costs everything and changes everything. How can I live today FULLY?” Welcome to Tales from the Secret Cabin! Here we have behind the curtain conversations about church, spirituality, and the experiences of being human. We treasure the incredible insights we hear from you through actual letters! Please send us your thoughts to 1301 15th St, Greeley, CO, 80631.
“The pursuit of safety and security has produced some sort of spirituality that people don’t find attractive anymore.” Welcome to Tales From the Secret Cabin! In this episode, we talk about this space where society seems to be in right now, feeling in a bit of a rut and craving for new things - now that we're past the "do whatever it takes to survive" vibe. We want new adventures - and it can't be safe! Join this conversation, we love hearing from you! Send us a letter to 1301 15th St, Greeley, CO, 80631.
Welcome to Tales from the Secret Cabin! In this episode, we wrestled with the topic of finding God in all things, especially in places where we normally wouldn't search. If He is in all things, do we see him in trivial experiences of life?
Welcome to Tales from the Secret Cabin - a podcast that welcomes the everyday practice of being human through engaging conversations and a “behind the curtain” look at church culture and life.Join the conversation by writing us a letter!1301 15th St, Greeley, CO, 80631
This is the last week of advent and our topic today is HOPE! In this episode, we talk about the ways we tend to experience hope at this time of the year, and we wrestle with the different holidays and traditions that have shaped us to look backward or forward in our search for hope. Write us your thoughts! 1301 15th St, Greeley, CO, 80631
Welcome to Tales from the Secret Cabin! In this episode, as we reflect on the theme of love, we talk about connection, letters, affirmation, the expected & the unexpected, opportunities, comfort zones, and naturally, Christmas movies. ;) Join the conversation by writing us letters! Please mail them to 1301 15th St, Greeley, CO, 80631
In this second episode of advent, we will talk about solidarity, strength, 400 years of slavery, two-headed pterodactyl and all the things in between that cause us to reflect, experience and pursue JOY! Please join in this conversation by writing your thoughts and insights and mailing it to 1301 15th St., Greeley, CO, 80631 Follow us on Instagram @talesfromthesecretcabin
Tales from the Secret Cabin is back for season 2! We are so excited to go through this advent season with you again! In this first episode, we will wrestle with this idea of peace, how to find it, and the tension between peace and chaos.Find us on Instagram now @talesfromthesecretcabin!And as always, let us know your thoughts and jump in this conversation with us by writing us a letter! We absolutely love and treasure your letters! Mail them to:1301 15th St, Greeley, CO, 80631
"There might be things that have been valuable and good but that don't serve the place that you're going. Maybe some things that you need to burn, or bring in, or own, or invite in people who haven't been there before to help build something brand new. Things that have been don't have to continue to be."We are wrapping up this first season of the show and we will be back toward the end of October. If you haven't yet, go ahead and subscribe to our podcast, that's the best way to stay connected and get notified when we release new episodes!We will also be launching our new Instagram page along with the new season in late October. Stay tuned!
“It’s beautiful how sneaky God can be with us at times - but I’m not always aware enough to see it.” Welcome to the last episode of our Summer Road Trip Adventure! Phil, Michael, KJ, and Zion share their final thoughts about the trip as they wait for the train back home.
In this episode, KJ, Phil, and Michael go on a second challenging hike and share their thoughts on the beauty along the way. They reflect on the practice of being present and enjoying the gifts of the journey, the everyday life, not just the "arrival". Being present brings awareness and gratitude as you're able to see what God is doing wherever you are.
In this episode, KJ, Phil, and Michael get their backpacking trip started and take us along this journey on their train ride and first hike up! Normalcy is disrupted and peace is found. Check out their initial thoughts and insights about experiencing obstacles along the way and the pursuit of God as they slow down.
Welcome to Tales from the Secret Cabin! In this episode, we talk about the upcoming backpacking trip that we are about to go on and we will take you with us! That leads to the question: how do you share experiences and tell your stories to others? Does the sharing of pictures do justice in telling the story? What is the role of social media in inviting people into your journey? Join this conversation and write us your thoughts! 1301 15th St, Greeley, CO, 80634
Welcome to the Secret Cabin! In this episode, we welcomed the special guest, our friend and pastor, Alan Kraft. We had a behind-the-curtains conversation about his life, his challenges, his love for golf - and how practicing golf has impacted not only his physical abilities but also his heart and spiritual practices. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!
In this episode, we stepped outside the secret cabin and went to visit the beehives! The bees have taught KJ so much poetry about life, and he will share that with us along with all the profound parallels between our spiritual journey and the bees.
Welcome to Tales from the Secret Cabin, a behind-the-curtains conversation about life, faith and poetry among friends. In this episode, our hosts look back at the podcast's journey so far and share their favorite highlights of what has happened in the Secret Cabin. Join our conversation by writing us letters! 1301 15th St, Greeley, CO, 80631
Welcome to the Secret Cabin, where friends have authentic and unscripted conversations about life and faith. In this episode, Phil shares a thought-provoking expression he came across during a recent trip: "curating divine nonchalance". It seems like a lot of the stories on how we encounter Christ is in nonchalance kind of moments - but can we curate these divine experiences? Come join this conversation and let us know your thoughts by writing us at 1301 15th St., Greeley, CO, 80631.
“I don’t want to forget the God who has proven himself to me consistently over the years, so that as I navigate the future, I don’t do it void of the past experiences that God by his providence has allowed me to have.” In this episode, we welcomed the special guest, our friend and pastor, Bruce Hoppe. Join in this conversation as we pose questions about how we see the past, the future, and our legacy.
"Our search for God is personal, but He has gifted us with relationships on this Earth to make it a richer experience." Welcome to Tales From the Secret Cabin! In this episode, we celebrate the conversations being born out of this podcast, the power of truth spoken to one other, and even the silence that can be shared as a gift. Conversation begs conversation, and we welcome you in, friends! 1301 15th St, Greeley, CO, 80631