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Salish Wolf#27 Lao Zhi Chang on the Tao of Ego, Growth through Suffering, and Lessons from a KidnappingWelcome to part 2 of my unforgettable interview with Taoist (Daoist) Abbot Lao Zhi Chang. If you have not yet listened to part 1, episode 26, I suggest starting there and then coming back to this episode. But you will still benefit from both regardless of the order you listen to them.
Lao lost both of his parents to cancer at only the age of 6. He then ran feral for 2 years before meeting the Buddhist monk that would raise him and bestow upon him many extraordinary gifts for internal reflection and spiritual development.
We covered a lot of...2021-03-101h 14
Salish Wolf#12 Christa Black Gifford on Falling Apart, Conscious Parenting, and Leading WomenI first met Christa and her husband Luke (episodes 9 and 10) at a fearless intimacy workshop in Colorado only a few weeks after they resurrected their marriage. It was also around this time when they led their first marriage intensive to much approbation from attendees. This is one of Christa’s many gifts to the world: turning her weaknesses and pain into strengths and offerings. Christa now leads several hundred women in her online teaching (currently iteration known as The Woman’s Circle), and many more in her in-person workshops.
Her success as a mentor comes as no surp...2020-08-071h 50
Salish Wolf#10 Luke Gifford on Losing God, Finding Father, and Radical Personal ResponsibilityFor this second installment with Luke Gifford, we continue with the conversation we began in the previous episode. If you have not listened to that conversation, you should not have too much trouble following along, but listening to Episode 9 first will give you greater context for what we discuss here.
Luke is a dear friend who has come into my life to be a confidante and guide. In this episode he guides me through his excruciating experience of losing his first daughter and then losing what had been his only construct of God. His life fell apart...2020-06-211h 35
Salish Wolf#9 Luke Gifford on the Hero’s Journey, Shadow Work, and Childhood TraumaOccasionally a person enters my life who I know almost instantly is going to have a profound impact on my personal journey. My guest in this episode, Luke Gifford, is one of those people. From our ‘non-chance’ encounter almost 2 years ago at a personal growth event, we immediately began a relationship of mutual support and challenge in which we settle for nothing but the best that each of us has to give. I firmly believe that every man would benefit by having a Luke-type friend to nudge, or bludgeon, him back on the track of integrity when circumstances derail him...2020-06-081h 22
First United Methodist ChurchThe Gospel of Luke (11.24.2019)Scripture:Luke 23:33-43 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)33 When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. [[34 Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” And they cast lots to divide his clothing. 35 And the people stood by, watching; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying, “He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Messiah of God, his chosen one!”...2019-11-2458 min
Son of a Preacher ManMarriage, Separation, Divorce & Redemption: Part Two with Luke & Christa Giffordwww.jonathanmartinwords.comwww.patreon.com/sonofapreacherman2019-03-1945 min
Room For Both PodcastTruth Bombs For Our Younger SelvesWe reflect on what we would tell our 20, 25, and 30 year old selves. From prioritizing community, to no longer "suffocating from the shoulds," and extending grace to ourselves for the journey we're on, this is a discussion to which we hope many of you can connect and relate. SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE #5: In the first part of the show, we discuss the INCREDIBLE dinner we had at The Populist in Denver. This is the Salt & Vinegar popcorn we mention. SO STINKING good. A pic of us with our dear friend and future Bonus...2018-08-171h 17
Head to HeartEpisode 005: Is God Really Good?If God is good, then why are people abused? Why is there war? Why do people die tragically? In this weeks discussion in Chapter 4 of Christa's upcoming book 'Heart Made Whole,' Luke and Christa dive into the heavy (and somewhat controversial topic) of God's goodness in the midst of horrible suffering. This is an installment of Head to Heart by Christa Black Gifford and Lucas Gifford. For more information, please visit: www.christablack.com.2016-05-3047 min