Centre for Spiritual Renewal Podcast

We are joined by Lorie, Esther, and Eva. They share their personal stories of grief and loss and how these experiences have shaped their spiritual practices.Website for St. Dunstans - www.st-dunstans.caEmail - st.dunstans@telus.netTel. - 604.856.5393Rumi — 13th Century Sufi Mystic. Inspiration for Sarah's opening comments of the Grief podcast conversation.Richard Wagamese, Embers: One Ojibway’s Meditations (Douglas & McIntyre, 2016), page 86.Read with permission from the publisher.Lorie Martin leads Grief retreats. Please inquire with St. Dunstan’s about any upcoming retreats led by Lorie. Or contact Lorie directly through St. Dunstan’s.Helpful spiritual practices mentioned in the podcast today:Listening Prayer at St. Dunstan’s with Katherine Murray and Lesley Wieler.Welcoming Prayer Practice with St. Dunstan’s.Engage with a Spiritual Director through Katherine Murray at St. Dunstan’s.Music intro and outro to today’s podcast is taken from the piece Benedictus.

We are joined by Jim, Jacqui, and Peggy. These are people who have taken an Elder role in their families and communities. Their life expereinces have shaped their spiritual practices and so they share these learnings with us.Website for St. Dunstans - www.st-dunstans.caEmail - st.dunstans@telus.netTel. - 604.856.5393 Mary Oliver (2004) Long Life: Essays and Other Writings. Published by Da Capo Press.The Living School for Action and Contemplation is led by four contemplatives— Richard Rohr, Jim Finley, Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, Barbara Holmes and Brian McLaren—and offered as a program of learning from The Center for Action and Contemplation, www.cac.org>livingschoolCheck out St Dunstan’s website for up to date classes and offerings from the Revd David Taylor.Regarding the humility of God, the book Jim was referring to is titled 'The Silence of God During the Passion' by Daniel Bourguet. English translation published June 6, 2016 by Cascade Books, an imprint of Wipf and Stock Publishers.  It was translated from the original French edition - Copyright 2000 Éditions Olivétan, Lyon, France.The Grand Embrace and Paul Young were mentioned in the same breath. The Grand Embrace included three events hosted by the Centre for Spiritual Renewal at St. Dunstan's Anglican Church in 2017, 2018 and 2019.  Paul Young, Lorie Martin, Cathy AJ Hardy and Brad Jersak spoke at all three. The one JIm referred to in the Elder’s podcast was held in the spring of 2018.Centering Prayer, LIstening Prayer, Lectio Divina are all spiritual practices offered at St. Dunstan’s. Review their website for up to date offerings. Music intro and outro to today’s podcast is taken from the piece Benedictus.

Today we are joined by Kat and Carrie who are parents. Our conversation explores their spiritual practices, their influences, and a deep discussion on praying in difficult times. Please check the session notes below for any references and corrections.Website for St. Dunstans - www.st-dunstans.caEmail - st.dunstans@telus.netTel. - 604.856.5393 Thank you to Daniel Ladinsky for granting permission to read the poem, “So Fragile as We Grow”, from his book, Love Poems from God: Twelve Sacred Voices from East and West (2002), as a reflective ending to our podcast today. Godly Play (is mentioned and I am wondering if you would like to write a few words about Godly Play as part of the show notes). Music intro and outro to today’s podcast is taken from the piece Benedictus.

Today we listen to a couple of experienced contemplative pray-ers, Katherine and Gene. They talk about their prayer practice, their influences, and the joy they feel in their practice of prayer.Website for St. Dunstans - www.st-dunstans.caEmail - st.dunstans@telus.netTel. - 604.856.5393Susan McCaslin & J.S. Porter (2018) Superabundantly Alive: Thomas Merton’s Dance with the Feminine. Woodlake Publishing: Kelowna, BC.Thomas Merton (1998) Contemplation in a World of Action. University of Notre Dame Press: Indiana.The Way of a Pilgrim and the Pilgrim Continues His Way, translated by Helen Bacovcin, with a forward by Walter J. Ciszek. Image Books/Doubleday, New York, 2003.Julian of Norwich - Christian Mystic (one’ing with God)Thich Nhat Hanh (2015) Silence, The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise. HarperCollins Publishers: New York, NY.Cynthia Bourgeault, Thomas Keating and Richard Rohr are all mentioned in this podcast although there is no reference to a specific piece of written work.Music intro and outro to today’s podcast is taken from the piece Benedictus, by the Reverend David Taylor. Used with permission.

Choral Theology is a practice of gathering together and listening for God's Word in one another. This teaser will give you insight into the conversations that await this season on the Centre for Spiritual Renewal Podcast. Website for St. Dunstans - www.st-dunstans.caEmail - st.dunstans@telus.netTel. - 604.856.5393Dr. Ellen Clark-King (2004) Theology by Heart, Women, the Church and God. Epworth Press : Peterborough, UK.Music intro and outro to today’s podcast is taken from the piece Benedictus by the Reverend David Taylor. It is used with permission.

This time Dr. Harry Meier guides us through the Gospel according to John. In a lesson entitled, "Called By Name" he leads us to the resurrection stories of John and introduces us to the Good Shepherd who calls us each by name as he did to Lazarus, Mary and Peter before us.You can download the materials from Dr. Meier's talk here.

Dr. Harry Meier of the Vancouver School of theology guides us through the Gospel according to Matthew and brings us into an encounter with wisdom and resurrection.You can download the materials from Dr. Meier's talk here.

Join in as Dr. Harry O. Meier, professor of New Testament and Early Christian Studies at the Vancouver School of Theology, leads us in the first of four sessions on the Resurrection in the Gospels.Here we enter into the Gospel according to Mark which famously omits an encounter with the resurrected Jesus in its first ending. Dr. Meier walks us through the clever narrative to help us discover that the Gospel in itself is an encounter with the resurrected Christ.You can download the materials from Dr. Meier's talk here.

Another wonderful teaching episode - Praying the Psalms offered by Rev. Amanda Ruston including an opportunity to pray along utilizing Psalm 139. Enjoy! 

Episode ends with a closing blessing and the sounding of the meditation bowl please be aware of the ringing that will happen in the final moments. Part 2 of our time with Fr. Nicholas Amato. Resources mentioned: 1. Father Richard Rohr, "The Cosmic Christ" available where books are sold2. Father Nicholas' home perish: https://churchnativity.com 3. You can contact Father Nicholas at: fathernicholasamato@gmail.com 

Advisory:  We start with a Prayer practice that involves striking a gong to open and close. Please expect the striking of a meditation bowl followed by an invitation to sit in God's presence for 2 minutes. The 2 minutes is your opportunity to join us in a time of quiet prayer.  If that is not possible for you at the time you listen, please skip ahead 2 minutes in the podcast. Our talk with Fr. Nicholas Amato was such a joy that we went double the time expected and it seemed to fly by.  Resources mentioned: 1. Fr. Nicholas Amato's latest book: "Happiness & Joy: Can A Spiritual Life Have Both?" 2. St. Igantius of Loyola, "Discerning of Spirits" 3. The large Catholic Perish where Fr. Nicholas serves  http://www.churchnativity.com 4. You can reach out to Fr. Nicholas here: fathernicholasamato@gmail.com 

This episode is our first to offer a sample of the great teaching at The Centre.  You can check out all the programs currently being offered at The Centre for Spiritual Renewal here: https://www.st-dunstans.ca/what-we-do/the-centre-for-spiritual-renewalPlease subscribe, leave a 5 star rating and some encouraging comments. This makes the podcast and work at The Centre easier for others to discover who may be seeking Spiritual encouragement and or a place of Worship to call home. 

You can check out Lorie's website, find out more of her story & order her series of meditations here: http://loriemartin.comSome of Lorie's sources of inspiration:1. Cynthia Bourgeaulthttps://cynthiabourgeault.org2. Father Thomas Keatinghttp://www.fatherthomaskeating.com3. Father Richard Rohr https://cac.org4. Celtic Benediction by John Philip Newell 5. The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Andrew 6. The Inner Voice of Love by Henri Nouwen 

Episode 003 features an interview with author, speaker, coach Rich Lewis. Visit: https://silenceteaches.com where you can subscribe to weekly meditation emails, download his free e-book on Contemplative Prayer, purchase your own copy of "Sitting with God: A Journey to Your True Self Through Centering Prayer" and connect with Rich on various social media. 

Today we are joined by Helen, Eden, and Philip, all of whom are seasoned pastors and priests. Our conversation explores their spiritual practices, their influences, and a deep discussion on praying in difficult times. Please check the session notes below for any references and corrections. Website for St. Dunstans - www.st-dunstans.caEmail - st.dunstans@telus.netTel. - 604.856.5393Barbara Brown Taylor. An Altar in the World. Publishers HarperOne (reprint edition, Feb. 2010).Brian D. McLaren (2008) Finding Our Way Again: The Return of the Ancient Practices. Thomas Nelson publisher.Henri Nouwen is mentioned as an influencer and a widely read author on the program today. Henri Nouwen has written an array of books. His vulnerable style of writing has been an encouragement to many. A few suggestions might be:Henri Nouwen (2006) Can You Drink This Cup? Published by Ave Maria Press.Henri Nouwen (2002) Life of the Beloved and Our Greatest Gift. Published by Hodder and Stoughton.Henri Nouwen (2001) Turn My Mourning into Dancing, Finding Hope in Hard Times. Published by W. Publishing Group.Paul Tillich, The Shaking of the Foundations. First published by Charles Scribner’s and Sons 1948. Wipf and Stock Publishers 2011. A collection of sermons.Our guest panelist Eden Jersek mentions her husband and author Brad Jersak. The Rev. Dr. Brad Jersak lives in Abbotsford, BC with Eden and their sons. Brad has written several books. You can find a list of his books at www.bradjersak.comVictoria Loorz (2021) Church of the Wild, How Nature Invites Us into the Sacred. Published in association with The Bindery Agency.* Please note the following correction. Sarah speaks about Victoria Loorz in the conversation today. She mistakenly calls Victoria by the name Virginia in the podcast conversation! Apologies for this error.Rachel Held Evans, Kate Bowler, Nadia Bolz-Weber, and Brene Brown. Young women giving a new life to faith. St. Dunstan’s Labyrinth. Labyrinth walks are held as part of retreats at St. Dunstans. Music intro and outro to today’s podcast is taken from the piece Benedictus by the Reverend David Taylor. It is used with permission.

This time Dr. Harry Meier takes us on a trip through the Luke-Acts corpus. He highlights for us the role that food takes in the resurrection stories and how God is calling us to eat together in the kingdom. You can download the materials from Dr. Meier's talk here.

Episode 002 features an interview with the Director of the Indigenous Studies Program & Interim Dean of Vancouver School of Theology, Rev. Dr. Ray Aldred. The episode does not go into detail on (but does makes mention of) difficult topics such as: Alcoholism, Drug Addiction & Sexual Abuse. Links for Resources on each as well as a link to the school where Dr. Aldred works are provided below. Alcoholics Anonymous: https://aa.org/pagesNarcotics Anonymous: https://www.canaacna.orgSexual Abuse: https://www.victimsinfo.ca/en/services/specific-crimes/sexual-assaultVancouver School of Theology, Indigenous Studies Program: https://vst.edu/indigenous-studies-program/

In our premier episode we interview The Executive Director of The Centre for Spiritual Renewal & Rector for St. Dunstan's Anglican Church in Aldergrove, BC ~ Rev. David Taylor. Rev. David's Most Influential Books mentioned in this Podcast:1. St. Bernard of Clairvaux, "On the Love of God": https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/saint-bernard-on-the-love/9781145100787-item.html?ikwid=st+Bernard+of+Clairvo+on+the+love+of+god&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=2364a220d946d7200b9dc10f096955982. Nicholas of Cusa, "The Doctrine of Ignorance" https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/of-learned-ignorance/9781556354496-item.html?ikwid=Nicholas+of+Cusa&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=13#algoliaQueryId=11cd241d78b6b62673ec6775ae6fdfce3. Rev. Dr. Ellen Clark King, "Theology by Heart: Women, The Church and God" https://www.amazon.ca/Theology-Heart-Church-Clark-King-2005-01-01/dp/B01FIWKUO0/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=ellen+clark+king&qid=1604009074&sr=8-2The Centre for Spiritual Renewal: https://www.st-dunstans.ca/what-we-do/the-centre-for-spiritual-renewal