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Tracks for the Journey will improve your well-being with practical insight and inspiration from progressive Christian spirituality, positive psychology, and justice ethics. Your host is Dr. Larry Payne, a minister, chaplain, and counselor with more than 45 years experience helping people with discoveries on their journey of life. He believes well-being is founded on balanced self-awareness, quality relationships, and active spirituality. Access all the resources of the Network at www.tracksforthejourney.com.
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Text me your thoughts! You are ready for a path to better well-being, and the Tracks for the Journey Podcast will provide great resources! This brief episode explains the benefits you receive listening. The twice-monthly episodes offers programming that will improve your well-being with practical insight and inspiration from progressive Christian spirituality, positive psychology, meaningful relationships, and justice ethics with Dr. Larry Payne. Learn about the TRACKS EXPRESS News...
Text me your thoughts! Running the path beneath the giant Sequoias brought a depth to my faith experience. Could going Wild lead to a closer connection to God and the Planet? Explore with me a green path with the perspective of Panentheism, Jesus in the Wild, Ecopsychology, and the battle against plastic pollution. We can learn from Brian McLaren, Ilia Delio, and others a new language of faith discovery that is as old as the planet.Segments include:Discover a Wild SpiritualityPanentheism and ...
Text me your thoughts! Getting a good night’s sleep is important. But it’s not always easy. Sleep science offers a better tomorrow by improving what happens tonight. Let’s explore more about your well-being through good sleep habits. Looking at the example of Jesus, making a few minutes of pre-sleep preparation, and a tracking your nocturnal adventure can make all the difference!Segments includeA casualty of sleepinessThe challenges and benefits of good sleepA sleepy SaviorPractices for impro...
Text me your thoughts! Today 950 million women will say “No” to pregnancy by utilizing birth control. Is that a moral choice? With changes in America’s laws, the legality of interventional birth control is under attack. I believe there are four ethical and theological reasons to support reproductive choice which contribute to well-being at every stage of adult life.Segments include:A short history of birth controlA radical new age of choice#1- The unitive purpose of sex#2- Rights of Women to ...
Text me your thoughts! Why was Jesus crying on the road to Jerusalem? That Easter story draws us close to the emotions of a God-filled man and to the life of faith today. We may well ask, would Jesus be crying over my city now? I invite you to explore what tears reveal, the emotions of God in relationship to us, and the crucial decisions for well-being we can make today. Segments include:Why do we cry? The tears of Jesus God’s connection with our pain A better way of life&...
Text me your thoughts! I wear glasses to correct the distortions in my vision. Everyone has some biases that distort our perception of the world. Some of these thought patterns cause us to stumble in relationships, work, or lifestyle. When we break those biases we can enjoy better living. In this episode I explore common biases, connect with the Disciples of Jesus on a wild night voyage, and offer some ways to change the biased thoughts that can hold us back from well-being.Segments include:W...
Text me your thoughts! My teacher is red, round, and a billion years old. Without saying a word my teacher has taught important lessons about hope, purpose, and ecological connections. Yes, my teacher is a friendly, billion-year-old rock ready to share lessons for well-being that will enrich our journey of life.I have a small prayer garden at the Bright Star Farm in west Texas. The centerpiece is a soccer-ball size, red granite stone. I've often spent time reflecting on the silent story told ...
Text me your thoughts! Danger! You may be sabotaging your own well-being! It’s vital to avoid the twin saboteurs of “Fearing Your Fears” and “Confusing Feeling’s with Facts.” In this episode I share a story of Nazi sabotage, the help Jasmine found, and inspiration from a jailbird. Join me to explore ways to foil the plot within and build greater well-being.Segments include:A Nazi PlotSaboteur WithinA Jailbird’s ReactionFearing Our FearsJasmine’s ChoiceConfusing Feeling’s with FactsThe Arrest&...
Text me your thoughts! All of us care about having good physical health. We deal with illness, practice good habits, and watch our calories, right? When things go wrong, we can struggle with big questions about what we are doing and even God’s place in this quest. Can God make you healthy? The insights of Process Christian Theology can help us deal with the health issues we face today. God's essential attribute is Love, the non-coercive activity that seeks the well-being of t...
Text me your thoughts! The ticking seconds of the clock—could they be the signal God is moving across my life and yours? Jesus never heard that sound but knew so much about time. He demonstrated every moment brings the possibility of insight, miracle, renewal, or fulfillment. As the new year unfolds, let’s explore how we can unleash the Now-Moments for greater well-being.CITEDAnthony Salvanto, “CBS News poll looks at where Americans find happiness.” https://www.cbsnews.com/news/americans-happ...
Text me your thoughts! By December 26, the Christmas wrapping paper is thrown away and the last tidbit of fruitcake eaten. But what if our Christmas celebration could go on-and-on to build our well-being? When we explore beyond the tinsel and tidbits, we can discover God at work far beyond our imagination or the simple fact of a Jewish baby born in 4 BCE. Our lives and our world can be transformed by an endless Christmas!Segments include:The Incarnation IdeaFirst Incarnation: CreationSecond I...
Text me your thoughts! Travel starts with a big question: Where am I going? We can expand the question to our life experience. Where am I going in this journey of life? Research shows well-being is enhanced by exploring the worlds outside of us and within us. Join me to discover ways of growth through explore places around us and inside us. We can travel for our well-being!Included: *"Where are you going?" is an ancient question *The sacred pilgrimage *Exploring the Self within...
Text me your thoughts! How good are we at listening to each other? Scientists have been listening for signals from aliens. Sadly, none have been received. In our relationships we give and receive signals every moment. Improving these skills are vital for well-being. This episode explores ways to improve our listening to build better relationships. We can “Listen Up” by: Focusing our attentionLetting go of our agendaPaying attention to non-verbal signalsSpirituality involves listening by ...
Text me your thoughts! The climate is acting crazy but we don’t need to do the same! The climate crisis is not a future threat but upon us now. The effects of catastrophic events have become as destructive to emotional health as to the environment. In this episode I explore ecotheology that leads to tangible actions each of us can take as stewards of the Earth. Join me and Pope Francis as we seek a new climate comfort zone. Sections include:Our climate crisisEcotheology for stewards of the Ea...
Text me your thoughts! The Bible once failed America and it may happen today, threatening our well-being. In this episode I explore the error of "commonsense literalism" that contributed to the Civil War. There is a better way to interpret the Bible: as a Wisdom book which can speak to all cultures. Sections include:Two messages about slavery from the BibleThe mistakes of "Commonsense Literalism"How the Bible actually worksInterpretation as wisdom for each cultureCITEDMark A. Noll. Ameri...
Text me your thoughts! All of us have seen the movie scene where the good guy is merciful and spares the criminal, right? But we may not realize that mercy can contribute to healthy living on a daily basis. In this Fast Track series episode Larry discusses what the Bible says about God acting in mercy. He highlights the quality is vital for our emotional health as well. It’s crazy how our well-being grows with Mercy received and given!Sections include:Do X, Get Y? Not with MercyA Merciful God...
Text me your thoughts! Transgendered youth and their parents have rights to determine their gender identity. But laws across America are trying to take away this fundamental freedom. Join me to understand the issues and the reasons this is bad for them, for you, and for the kingdom of God. Let’s affirm transgender rights in this episode of Tracks for the Journey.For more resources www.tracksforthejourney.comSources include:Kayden Asher, “This is not how you fix things.” The Imprint Newsletter...
Text me your thoughts! The myth of Christian Nationalism is creeping across America in this Independence season. The ideology weds fundamentalist faith and regressive politics to undermine our democracy. We should stand against this bad theology, bad political history, and bigotry. Explore with me the timely topic “The Myth of Christian Nationalism.”Resources cited include: Andrew L. Whitehead and Samuel L. Perry. Taking America Back for God: Christian Nationalism in the United States, Oxford...
Text me your thoughts! Most of us pray. What we think about our essential worth, the future, and God can help us thrive, or hinder, our prayer and our well-being. In this episode of Tracks for the Journey I explore exciting truths about relating to God, the openness of the future, and the vital need for positive self-worth. I share insights from Process Theology and Open Theism to challenge the toxic messages some receive about essential worth.Segments include:To pray is to believe God is awa...
Text me your thoughts! The headlines of abuse by religious leaders have shocked the world. It's time to lift the silence and uncover teachings that have made it worse, including patriarchy, erotophobia, and xenophobia. The good news is that victims can surmount spiritual abuse. Speak the truth today.Segments include:Patriarchy promotes misogonyErotophobia sabotages healthy esteem and relationshipsXenophobia polarizes communitiesSurmount abuse by owning the distortions and building a network f...
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