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Southern Soul ChatsMedia OverloadIn this episode of Driven to Distraction, we’re diving into the pervasive impact of media distractions—social media, news, and entertainment—and how they shape our thoughts, emotions, and spiritual lives. From the endless scroll to the constant stream of headlines, these distractions don’t just steal our time; they drown out God’s voice and disrupt our focus on what truly matters.Join us as we break down the different types of media distractions, their mental, emotional, and spiritual consequences, and how they pull us away from a deeper relationship with God. Special guest Sway Gonzalez, an audio engi...2025-02-171h 05
My Energy 2050 Podcast(Ep. 49) Building the EU‘s Gas Transition with Russia — Thierry Bros
This week we speak with Thierry Bros, he's a professor at Sciences Po in Paris. In the introduction I use the term 'eminent expert on gas' and after listening to this interview you will be using this term too.
On the podcast, I try to keep introductions short but pay attention to his experience on the EU- Russian gas roundtable or his lead with the liberalization of the French gas market. I'm really honored for him to come onto the podcast to discuss his latest study done with Jean-Arnold Vinois, published by the J...2021-12-1653 min
Bradley Wright, Life Purpose Lab#74. Living Purposefully in a World of Digital Distraction: Writer and Contemplative Ed CyzewskiLiving in a digital world has many advantages, but living purposefully isn't one of them. Digital distraction affects us and our relationships in so many ways. What can we do to overcome it and live a life that matters? Ed Cyzewski is a writer and thinker who explores the boundaries of theology, spiritual practice, and daily living. His book Reconnect: Spiritual Restoration from Digital Distraction guides readers in living deeply in a shallow world. In this episode, he shares his thoughts on the many ways that digital distraction pulls us away from living meaningful, authentic lives and what w...2021-11-0349 min
Paths to RestorationWhat Divides Us, What Unites Us?My hope is for better conversations that can help bridge our divides that are fueled in part by some mix of bad information and limited exposure to the stories of individuals. My hope is that there can be some sort of recognition of wrong that leads to healing and reconciliation.
I want to consider what divides us and what unites us because, even if these are hard conversations, things won’t get better unless we have them.
I hate conflict, but sometimes it’s the only way forward in order to untangle the sources of our...2021-06-0417 minPaths to RestorationStrategies for Overwhelmed PeopleDo you know what it feels like to be overwhelmed? I sure do! If you don't feel overwhelmed because of this pandemic right now, you'll probably never feel overwhelmed. In this episode I wrap up my series on simplicity for the month of May with a few of the strategies that have helped me simplify overwhelming situations and to plan some experiments to help alleviate the feeling of "overwhelm." 2021-05-2511 minPaths to RestorationWhen Does Simplicity Become a Distraction?Although simplicity has long been a vital discipline for Christian spirituality, it has new look today in pop culture's minimalist movement. While minimalism is certainly preferable to limitless consumption, it can become its own self-serving trend that best serves the wealthy and cultivates an image of being a minimalist. This episode considers how we can carve a path that avoids the distractions of minimalism while pursuing a simple lifestyle that frees us to do what matters the most. 2021-05-1200 minPaths to RestorationThoughts on How to Simplify Your SpiritualityWe don't need to make drastic changes to our lives in order to make more space for spiritual practices or an awareness of God. By considering how to integrate prayer into what we're already doing and making small spots in our day for prayer words or silence, we can see long-lasting spiritual benefits, that are more likely to take root and grow, without having to make a giant overhaul of our daily lives.2021-05-0409 minPaths to RestorationHow Misunderstandings Prevent Us from Mourning with OthersWhat keeps us from mourning with those who mourn? This week, we wrap up our mini-series on mourning with those who mourn by talking about the ways misunderstandings, narratives, and bias prevent us from seeing the pain and suffering of us. The story of Mary Ann Vecchio, who was 14 at the time of the the Kent State shooting, reminds us that our narratives often let us down and that our children may be our best guides for growing in empathy for others. 2021-04-2714 minPaths to RestorationAre We Discipled by Twitter or By JesusAt the risk of making an epic Jesus juke, I ask this week if our interactions on social media tend to reinforce tribalism and prevent us from responding to others with understanding and empathy. We are called to mourn with those who mourn and to walk alongside those who suffer, but in our current media environment, it's easy to claim a pass on this if someone isn't mourning in a way that makes us comfortable. 2021-04-2212 minPaths to RestorationWhat Happened After Disappearing from Social MediaIn the middle of Lent my attempt to limit my social media use to 10 minutes per day wasn't working out. I often found an excuse to increase my time just a little bit more. After reading an article by Judy Wu Dominick about getting off social media for good, I decided it was time to go cold turkey with a 30 day social media fast along the lines advocated by Cal Newport. At the end of 30 days I can feel many of the benefits of being off social media, and I'm not quite sure how I'll handle getting back on...2021-04-1514 minPaths to RestorationHow Centering Prayer Helps Us Mourn with Those Who MournSocial media can overwhelm us with suffering, grief, and anger. Seeing only a shallow digital representation of others online often prevents us from seeing their full humanity. Our challenge today is to remain present for those suffering around us, especially those in close physical proximity to us, and to ask how we can grow in empathy for them, mourning with those who mourn. Contemplative prayer practices can serve as part of the puzzle in developing our empathy.2021-04-0617 minPaths to RestorationHow Levity Brings Us TogetherI'm sharing about my annual April Fool's Day book release pranks and how a little bit of levity can bring us together. These remain difficult, uncertain times with a looming surge of COVID-19 despite increasing vaccinations. Sometimes the right kind of joke can help release a bit of tension and build a shared sense of community with others. I share what I've learned over the years about the use of humor through my April Fool's Day book pranks.
Check out my latest prank here: https://edcyzewski.com/2021/04/01/announcing-my-new-book-release-tweet-use-facebook-pray2021-04-0116 minPaths to RestorationRelearning Intention and Awareness After an EmergencyAs we assess where we are right now, it's fair to say that in America at least, we're encouraged to see the vaccination rates climbing and the COVID-19 infection rates declining. While we aren't returning to "normal," there are plenty of folks who don't feel like we're in the middle of an emergency for the most part. We can still wear masks and social distance, and vaccines will make things better. What does it look like to return to more sustainable practices that help us remain aware of our thoughts, our spiritual health, and our relationships while still keeping...2021-03-2608 minPaths to RestorationThe Practices of Delight, Dignity, and Creativity with Artist and Writer Heather CaliriHeather Caliri didn't think she was the artist of her family, but then a journey of self-discovery and prayerful introspection developed a deeper awareness of God's presence in her creative work. She is currently helping others go on similar journeys of healing and growth, while nurturing the healing of artistic projects. If you don't think creativity has a place in your life or if you want to find more room for the restoration of creative pursuits, Heather is a reliable guide. Learn more about her creative work at www.heathercaliri.com and her course at https://www.heathercaliri.com...2021-03-1843 minPaths to RestorationHow Often Are You Willing to Fail?Making space for prayer, creativity, family, and service to others requires significant boundaries from digital distractions. Yet, setting up those boundaries and using them well often results in failures, changes in plans, and then more failures. It's never too late to reclaim our attention and to pursue our relationships offline in ways that don't rely on social media, but we need to be willing to fail and then try again. 2021-03-1612 minPaths to RestorationWhat We Gain by "Wasting" TimeThere's a lot of pressure to be productive or to make progress with our time. Even in the case of spiritual practices, we can feel tempted to seek results. If we don't see the results right away, our time in prayer may feel like a waste. But "waste" is really a terrible word for the steps in our longer term process of growth.
Sometimes the practices that can feel wasteful or unproductive can give us the space we need to be far more present and at peace for everything else we do. Sometimes we need "waste" in...2021-03-1011 minPaths to RestorationHow can we stop living in "crisis mode" during a crisis?The urgency of our current moment can fuel a constant tension and alertness about the next crisis. I know what it feels like to live with an awareness that something big and important, and potentially bad, could happen at any moment. Plenty of big challenges remain and our engagement will be needed, but for the sake of our mental health and spiritual vitality, crisis mode won’t serve us well for the long term.
This episode asks how we can develop more sustainable boundaries and practices during our difficult times where one crisis seems to compound another.&nb...2021-03-0514 minPaths to RestorationShould We Reevaluate Our Spiritual Leaders?This week I'm sharing a short podcast based on my latest blog post about how we evaluate the trustworthiness of our spiritual leaders. What if we are using the wrong criteria? Based on the many popular Christian leaders who have had scandals, we have a lot of work to do.
Too many well-meaning leaders have been crushed by the entrepreneurial, corporate-influenced model of pastoral leadership in America. Far, far too many church attending Christians have been burned by abusive leadership systems and toxic church cultures.
If we have this many prominent names leading double...2021-02-2310 minPaths to RestorationAre We Too Distracted by Online Hate to See In Person Love?The highs and lows each week often include disturbing news stories or social media posts that leave us concerned about the bad behavior of others. Since social media naturally amplifies agitating content, it's no wonder that the worst behavior is often gaining the most attention. Can we take some time this week to step away from the fear-inducing content in the news and on social media? Can we grow our awareness of God's love today, remembering that God made the first step toward us? 2021-02-0910 minPaths to RestorationSimple Prayer for Complex TimesIt feels like the problems we face are only growing more complex during the pandemic. As we feel the weight of so many things piling up, some simple prayers may be what we need the most right now. Using Thomas Merton's book Contemplative Prayer as a jumping off point, I share a few simple prayer words and practices that I've found to be helpful as the complexities of our world only seem to increase. 2021-02-0411 minPaths to RestorationWhat can you control today?Control is a complicated word. I have a love hate relationship with it. Control is a source of anxiety and conflict many times when it comes to other people. Yet, self-control is a vital spiritual discipline. What does a healthier relationship with "control" look like for people of faith who are saturated with news about events that appear threatening or troubling yet far beyond our control? 2021-01-2712 minPaths to RestorationHow Can We Practice Hopefulness?In this brief solo episode, Ed Cyzewski, author of Reconnect: Spiritual Restoration from Digital Distraction, asks whether we've started to expect the worst because of our traumatic past four years. How can we remain engaged in the important issues of our time, such as poverty, climate change, and the COVID-19 pandemic while also giving ourselves space to be hopeful? 2021-01-1915 minPaths to RestorationExamine Your Thoughts in Difficult TimesAfter the alarming insurrection at the Capitol building in America, how can we reset our thoughts and regain a sense of mental grounding and spiritual balance? This week's episode offers a few strategies for facing a difficult moment, such as a disruptive national crisis, and offers some next steps--that is, besides not voting for people in the future who will cause a national crisis! 2021-01-1211 min
Spark My MuseDaily Star [SSL177]Today, I'm featuring two readings and focusing on the festival of Epiphany (or 3 Kings Day) and what is means to find a guiding star.Get access to extras at the program support page, including links to the readings here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/45863633Featured music on the episode is by Ketsa and is called Gentle Wave. It is a CreativeCommons work. CC)Listen now with the AUDIO PLAYER:It's coming.Now you can pre-order my book here: tiny.cc/wildland.Or...2021-01-0610 minPaths to RestorationWhat are we expecting in the new year?In this solo episode, Ed Cyzewski asks what we're expecting in the new year. Are we waiting for the worst to happen? Are we immersed in the bad news on social media and news sites to the point that we have lost hope for anything good? Or are we waiting expectantly for God, remaining grounded in the present moment in faith? 2021-01-0406 minSpark My MuseAccompanied [SSL176]Today, I'm featuring reflections from the On Being Midwinter Gathering Event (12/21/20) with Lucas Johnson and Krista Tippett, and excerpts from an article from in Aeon magazine online. It's by Nicholaos Jones from April 2020 and called "At times of suffering, the greatest gift is accompaniment by another".Get access to extras at the program support page, including links to the original article by Jones and the On Being Midwinter Gathering event where you can watch a full replay here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/45527578Featured music on the episode is by the U...2020-12-3014 minPaths to RestorationExamining What Worked and Didn't Work in 2020What worked in 2020? Before you answer "NOTHING!", consider for a moment the areas in your life where you felt at peace and grounded. How can you make more space for that? Are there changes you can make in 2021 that will help you stay rooted in God's presence and love? Now is as good a time as any to make small, incremental changes that can really grow and blossom in the course of a full year.
In this episode, Ed Cyzewski shares how he's making changes in preparation for 2021 and making more space for life giving, soul...2020-12-2918 min
Chasing Creative2020 in Books2020 hasn't been kind to most of us, but books are always there to see us through. Listen in to hear how 2020 changed our reading habits, the books we loved (and didn't), and what's next for our reading lives—and the podcast!—in 2021.Books Mentioned in This EpisodeThe Vanishing Half by Britt BennettBecoming by Michelle ObamaThe Color of Compromise by Jemar TisbyJust Mercy by Bryan StevensonKindred by Octavia ButlerThe Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinPride by Ibi Zobo...2020-12-291h 16Spark My MuseAmazing Peace [SSL175]Today, I'm featuring two short readings that relate to hope, comfort, peace, and Christmas. Howard Thurman's book can be found here; and the poem, now an illustrated book with audio of Maya Angelou can be found here.There are no show notes for today's episode, but you are invited to visit patreon.com/sparkmymuse to support the program and read many posts, articles, and extras from previous episodes.Featured music on the episode is by Borrtex (CC)Listen now with the AUDIO PLAYER:It's coming.N...2020-12-2310 minPaths to RestorationHow Can We Recover from the Trauma of COVID-19?We are going through a unique moment of shared trauma. Even caregivers have to find ways to cope with the trauma of this moment, and that is just the start of the challenges we face since safety measures have been politicized and made controversial. This brief solo podcast explores some ways to pursue soul care at a time when we face the challenges of isolation, imperfect technology, and misinformation. 2020-12-1614 minBradley Wright, Life Purpose Lab#10: Creating a Career with Multiple Sources of Purpose-Literature Professor Julie CyzewskiHow do our careers give us purpose? It turns out that there are a variety of ways, and we can combine them into a wonderful career. Julie Cyzewski worked as an elementary school teacher, but she knew that wasn't the right place for her. She decided to return to the passion of her childhood: books. She enrolled in graduate school in English and worked her way through a PhD. Now she's a tenure-track professor. She has shaped her current position so that it provides purpose in multiple domains of life-intellectual, relational, and society. This makes her career...2020-12-1639 minSpark My MuseLearning the Trees [SSL174]Today, I'm featuring excerpts from an article found in Nautilus magazine online. It's by Khriseten Bellows called "Death & Rebirth in Forests: On the Lives of Trees".Get access to my notes and the link to the original article at the support page here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/44815763Featured music on the episode is by Chad Crouch and is called "Song Sparrow" (CC)Listen now with the AUDIO PLAYER:It's coming.Now you can pre-order my book here: tiny.cc/wildland.Or, you can...2020-12-0914 minPaths to RestorationCan Our Spiritual Practices Keep Up with the Crazy?As we speculate about what a new year and a new president will bring in America in 2021, there are some larger trends to consider. The nature of politics and social media may prove especially challenging for our spiritual health and mental well-being. One school of thought in political analysis believes that negative partisanship is what has been driving our most recent elections and expect it to only grow if our social media and news media environments remain unchanged. How can our spiritual practices keep up with the crazy that may be coming our way? 2020-12-0812 minPaths to RestorationWhy We Need More Conversations (and Podcasts)In this solo episode of Paths to Restoration, author Ed Cyzewski shares about the vision for this podcast. Moving forward we need to share more fact-based conversations about pressing issues such as the COVID pandemic and the rise of anti-vaccine social media posts. This is a time when the credibility of Christians is on the line, to say nothing of the thousands of lives that could be lost if we can't achieve herd immunity due to misinformation about the vaccine or medical experts.
We'll still have interviews from time to time, but this podcast will also...2020-12-0100 minSpark My MuseEps. 189: Loneliness and Belonging; Guest, Charlotte DonlonMy guest today is podcaster and author Charlotte Donlon. We are conversing about her book. It is also the Spark My Muse Book Club selection for the month of December, 2020; and we will meet online LIVE on January 6, 2021 to converse about it. The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each OtherFind my notes for this episode and extras when you contribute as a supporter for only $1 here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/44091959Register for the LIVE discussion/event [ on WEDNESDAY, January 6, 2021 ] or visit to watch the replay here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/spark-m...2020-11-251h 01Paths to RestorationChristiana Peterson on Mystics and Being "Awakened by Death"We can use our phones to avoid the more challenging and uncomfortable aspects of life, and none may prove more challenging to ponder than our own mortality. Author Christiana N. Peterson shares what she learned from the mystics and how she has shaped her spiritual practices accordingly. Be sure to check out her books at her website www.ChristianaNPeterson.com or Amazon: Awakened by Death and Mystics and Misfits. 2020-11-2300 minPaths to RestorationKris Camealy on Devotions and Spiritual Practices for AdventKris Camealy has one message to share, and it's a doozy: surrender. Surrender isn't easy, and it often shows up as times of waiting in our lives. During this episode Kris shares about her devotional writing, her book on Surrender (Everything Is Yours), and how she is caring for her soul at a time when there are plenty of distractions to find on social media. Learn more about Kris and her books at her website: www.kriscamealy.com. 2020-11-1600 minPaths to RestorationPost Election Soul Care IdeasThere is a lot of fear and anxiety over the outcome of the election and the transition process. How can we recover from the emotional and soul care challenges of the election and develop long term soul care strategies to carry us through the months and years ahead? In this brief solo episode, Ed Cyzewski talks through some ideas for social media, news, and soul care resets over the coming days. 2020-11-1200 minPaths to RestorationRay Hollenbach and Ed Cyzewski Discuss Spiritual Formation and Social MediaHow can you change your phone use so that you have more control over it? Which spiritual practices have proven most helpful for pastors new to these disciplines? What will you read during Advent this year? Pastor and author Ray Hollenbach has a lot of wisdom and insight to share in this wide ranging episode on spiritual practices and healthier smartphone practices. Connect with Ray and check out his advent book, 25 Days of Christmas: A Devotional for Incredibly Busy People, at www.studentsofjesus.com. 2020-11-0900 minPaths to RestorationCompassion and Truth After the ElectionIn this solo episode, author Ed Cyzewski shares about the ongoing soul searching in America after the 2020 election, including the questions so many are asking about why our nation is so divided over a man who clearly mismanaged the pandemic response. There aren't easy answers, but in sharing his own story, Ed offers a few ideas about how truth and compassion, joined together, can help us as we ponder what's next. 2020-11-0500 minPaths to RestorationElection Day Soul Care IdeasElection day is coming up in America. While most people already have a voting plan in place, do you also have a soul care plan? In this solo episode, Ed Cyzewski talks about the sources of our anxiety and stress at this time, the ways media can feed anxiety and stress, and some soul care ideas to help you stay grounded throughout election day and the uncertain days that will follow. 2020-10-3000 minPaths to RestorationPaths to Restoration: Catherine McNeil and Ed CyzewskiCatherine McNeil is the author of All Shall Be Well and Long Days of Small Things. She shares how parenthood helped her seek spiritual practices throughout each day, despite many interruptions, and how living with an awareness of seasons changing offers a more sustainable rhythm than the quick fix of social media. Connect with her at www.catherinemcniel.com. 2020-10-2800 min
The Breathing RoomSpiritual Restoration from Digital Distraction with Ed CyzewskiFind freedom from your phone on this episode with author and contemplative Ed Cyzewski. Elizabeth and Ed discuss how to shift your perspective and adopt certain practices to help you stay spiritually healthy in a digital world. We ALL need this one! Show notes and links at breathingroom.life2020-10-1533 minPaths to RestorationPaths to Restoration: Elizabeth Maxon and Ed CyzewskiElizabeth Maxon is the author of Begin and Wonderland and hosts the Breathing Room, an online community for women who engage in spiritual practices every week together. In our interview we talk about the challenges of using social media, how connecting over video has been life-giving, and some simple boundaries and practices to increase your intention when using social media and making space for daily prayer. Learn more at https://breathingroom.life/.2020-08-2632 min
The Why Behind The WhatS.2 Episode 25 - Reconnect with Ed CyzewskiIs it possible to be less anxious? Can social media be a tool we use rather than a tool that uses us? And how can prayer calm our minds and help us discover the Love of the Divine?
These are just some of the topics I address in this episode with Ed Cysewski. Ed is a writer, editor, and author of multiple books. He blogs a lot on prayer and writing.
Two of his books we talk about in this episode are: Flee, Be Silent, Pray: Ancient Prayers for Anxious Christians and Reconnect: Spiritual Restoration f...2020-08-1736 min
Little Spark ShortsEps 182: Ed Cyzewski; Spiritual Restoration in a Digital EraMy conversation today is with Ed Cyzewski about his vital book Reconnect: Spiritual Restoration for Digital Distraction. The NOVEMBER 2020 Spark My Muse Book Club pick.A great way to say "thanks for the audio" is to stop by the extras page to get all the show notes and great links HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/40306757 😃. (patreon.com/sparkmymuse | Episode 182)• Hear our conversation about Ed's previous book on prayer hereRegister for the LIVE discussion (Spark My Muse book club): https://www.crowdcast.io/e/spark-my-muse-book-club-/registerpowered by Crowdcast2020-08-1252 minPaths to RestorationPaths to Restoration: Shawn Smucker and Ed CyzewskiShawn Smucker is the author of These Nameless Things, The Day the Angels Fell, and Light from Distant Stars. He is the co-host of The Stories Between us with his wife Maile, sharing their journeys as writers together. Learn more at www.shawnsmucker.com.2020-06-1722 minPaths to RestorationPaths to Restoration: Steve Wiens and Ed CyzewskiPastor and author Steve Wiens shares about his book Shining Like the Sun and the spiritual practices that guide him. As a pastor in Minneapolis, Wiens has been involved in activism for justice and equality alongside fellow clergy in his community. Wiens also shares about the challenges of pastoring people at a time of quarantine during the Coronavirus outbreak. 2020-06-0929 minPaths to RestorationPaths to Restoration: Lisa Delay and Ed CyzewskiPodcast host, author, and spiritual director Lisa Delay shares how she uses social media to share her work while remaining aware of the many challenges of empty virtue signaling for social media. Lisa discusses how she places boundaries around her use to guard her soul and how spiritual practices bring renewal each day. www.lisadelay.com
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Little Spark ShortsDigital Formation and Restoration / Ed Cyzewski [SSL158]How we are digitally formed impacts how we are spiritually formed. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sparkmymuse.substack.com/subscribe2020-06-0315 min
The Stories Between Us040 Ed Cyzewski: A Creative's Guide to Overcoming Digital DistractionHow does our current use of technology undermine our creativity? How can we clear space to better inhabit our creative nature? Today we talk with Ed Cyzewski about technology, creativity, and the importance of using technology intentionally, instead of letting technology use us. Ed recently released a new book, Reconnect. You can find out more about Ed and his new book HERE.2020-06-0226 minPaths to RestorationPaths to Restoration: Marlena Graves and Ed CyzewskiMarlena Graves (@MarlenaGraves), author of A Beautiful Disaster and The Way Up Is Down, shares her approach to social media, viewing Twitter as a kind of cafeteria where she replies to people the same way she would speak with them in person. She also shares how she posts on social media based on her experiences and expertise while elevating the voices of experts and others who have wisdom to share.
2020-06-0229 minPaths to RestorationPaths to Restoration: Seth Haines and Ed CyzewskiSeth Haines (@sethhaines), the author of Coming Clean and the Book of Waking Up, shares with Ed Cyzewski about the ways he uses social media, the limits he places on his technology use, and the practices that express his creativity and restore his soul.
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Faithfully CreativeSpiritual Restoration from Digital Distraction | Episode 86 with Ed CyzewskiIn this conversation, Matt Brough and Ed Cyzewski talk about some of the perils of technology on our spiritual life, from distraction to addiction. Are there ways to use technology that don't lead toward the more negative side? What do we need to understand about the psychology of apps and social media in order to reconnect with what is most important?Ed Cyzewski is the author of Reconnect: Spiritual Restoration from Digital Distraction, Flee, Be Silent, Pray, A Christian Survival Guide, and Coffeehouse Theology. He co-leads the Renew and Refine Retreat and works as a freelance...2020-05-2957 min
The Tim DeMoss Show PodcastAuthor and Pastor Ed CyzewskiOn today's show, Tim welcomes author and pastor Ed Cyzewski to discuss the differences between praying and studying the Bible, the not-so-obvious lessons from the stories of the Bible, as well as how the Bible can be applied to modern problems, personally, emotionally, and professionally, in the modern world today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2019-11-0741 min
Seminary Dropout204 – Ed Cyzewski, Author of “Flee, Be Silent, Pray: Ancient Prayers for Anxious Christians”This Week on Seminary Dropout…
Ed Cyzewski is the author of Flee, Be Silent, Pray; A Christian Survival Guide; and other books. He helps anxious Christians learn about contemplative prayer at www.edcyzewski.com. He lives in Western Kentucky with his wife and children where he obsesses over hockey, New York style pizza, and organic gardening.
What if prayer could be simple rather than strenuous?
Anxious, results-driven Christians can never pray enough, serve enough, or study enough. But what if God is calling us not to frenzied activity but to a si...2019-05-0450 min
Seminary Dropout204 - Ed Cyzewski, Author of "Flee, Be Silent, Pray: Ancient Prayers for Anxious Christians"2019-05-0450 min
The Tim DeMoss Show PodcastEd Cyzewski, author of "Flee, Be Silent, Pray"Author Ed Cyzewski, who grew up (and went to seminary) in the Philadelphia area & whose father once advertised his plumbing company on WFIL years ago, joins the program to discuss his book "Flee, Be Silent, Pray--Ancient Prayers For Anxious Christians." Ed shares insights such as if you're a believer in the Lord, His Spirit is already within you, praying for you [Romans 8:26]...and as such, prayer isn't "summoning God to come down to you" but rather "God is already present in you through the Holy Spirit, just as Jesus promised," and with that as a starting point, adding, "I ne...2019-04-1546 min
patheological: The Podcast for the Pastor TheologianLife In Review or, A Pastor Moves Forward by Looking Back: A Conversation with Scott Scrivner Five years ago the iconic Mummers Theater, also known as Stage Center, was demolished. Considered a modern architectural marvel, it served an interesting feature for the annual Oklahoma City Arts Festival for years. Then it flooded. Efforts to save the building failed. What eventually takes the now … Continue reading The post Life In Review or, A Pastor Moves Forward by Looking Back: A Conversation with Scott Scrivner appeared fi...2019-04-1058 min
otherWISEEpisode 203 // Ed Cyzewski On Ancient Prayers for Anxious ChristiansThis week on the otherWISE podcast we talk with author Ed Cyzewski about how contemplative practices (including driving in silence!) reconnected him with a deep stream of ancient Christian wisdom. HIs book Flee, Be Silent, Pray explains how these contemplative practices give context and depth to our formation today.Ed is a freelance writer, editor, and retreat leader. He is the author of multiple books and also an encouraging newsletter on contemplation and writing. You can find more about Ed on his website. He and his family currently live in Nashville, TN.Books we mentioned...2019-03-0500 min
Little Spark ShortsEsp 149: Flee, Be Silent, and Pray ; Guest, Ed CyzewskiWe need a grounding understanding of God’s love. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sparkmymuse.substack.com/subscribe2019-02-1358 min
Real Life ResilienceFor You to See the Stars
“How did you get into my living room?” That’s what people ask country music singer/songwriter Radney Foster. His songs get to the heart of heartbreak, and life in general. But are his songs borne from experience? You bet!
Radney Foster, Iconic Country Music Singer/Songwriter
Highlights from the interview:
Radney has written a book of short stories that match with songs on his album. Both are entitled: For You to See the Stars. Autographed copies can be ordered at radneyfoster.com
Radney believes you have to get in there a...2017-11-1726 minReal Life ResilienceTwo Journeys to ManhoodBecoming a “man” isn’t a new idea – there are centuries of precedence. But it’s been pretty much forgotten – especially in terms of some sort of ceremony, some sort of moment.
Developing Manhood From Boyhood
Highlights from the interview:
When does a boy become a man? If you’re a man and you’re reading this, there probably isn’t one moment you can pinpoint.
Becoming a “man” isn’t a new idea – there are centuries of precedence. But it’s been pretty much forgotten – especially in terms of some sort of ceremony, some sort of mome...2017-11-0225 min
Signposts (Formerly Lessons From Dead Guys)(LFDG ARCHIVE) (Not So) ORDINARY TIME | E006: Flee. Be Silent. Pray. (With Author/Contemplative Ed Cyzewski)This week we author and contemplative Ed Cyzewski on the show talking about contemplative prayer, the Desert Fathers/Mothers, the anxiety of Evangelicalism, and his journey as a Catholic turned Protestant who learned to pray like a Catholic so he could be a better Protestant! Ed Cyzewski https://edcyzewski.com/ Flee, Be Silent, Pray: An Anxious Evangelical Finds Peace with God through Contemplative Prayer https://www.amazon.com/Flee-Silent-Pray-Evangelical-Contemplative-ebook/dp/B071LSSRW2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl1&tag=httpwwwinamic-20&...2017-08-301h 03
The Fascinating PodcastFlee, Be Silent, Pray with Ed CyzewskiEvangelicalism tends to create anxiety in us - that we're not doing enough to earn God's love. Author Ed Cyzewski joins us to share his path from anxiety to security, through the path of contemplative prayer.
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Mosaic LincolnREVELATION (WK 7): "The Kingdom Comes"What was the message that Jesus came to share with the world? What was it that Jesus seemed to always be talking about? What was the gospel he preached, embodied and then sent his disciples out to proclaim? Many seem to believe Jesus' message was primarily about information on how to go to heaven after you die. A read through the gospels and the book of Acts, however, reveals something far more beautiful and expansive than that.
Special thanks to John Ortberg, Dave Johnson, Eugene Peterson, Barbara R. Rossing, Brian Zahnd, NT Wright, Greg Boyd, Michael J. Gorman, Larry Helyer...2017-03-0846 minMosaic LincolnREVELATION (WK 6): "The Violent Jesus?"A rather prominent Christian pastor was quoted in a popular magazine as saying this about the Jesus we find in Revelation: “In Revelation, Jesus is a pride-fighter with a tattoo down His leg, a sword in His hand and a commitment to make someone bleed. This is a guy I can worship. I cannot worship the hippy, diaper, halo Christ, because I cannot worship a guy I can beat up.” Sadly, his thoughts about the Jesus of Revelation are not entirely unique. Some have used the book of Revelation to depict a violent God, who supports violent acts and who ulti...2017-03-0234 minMosaic LincolnREVELATION (WK 5): "Rapture In Reverse"Fast forward to the end of the world as we know it. What does it look like? What happens to us? Where do believers go? What is to become of the earth? Rapture theology would have you believe that Christians are sucked up into the air and go to be with God somewhere else, while creation and those who are left endure several years of suffering before everything left is annihilated. Scholars point out that this kind of thinking is so prevalent in culture that most Christians assume it must be true. But is it? Is this even a biblical...2017-02-2439 minMosaic LincolnREVELATION (WK 3): "The Beginning & The End"In week three of our series in Revelation we look at a stunning claim about Jesus and what it means for each of us. Special thanks to Dave Johnson, Eugene Peterson, Barbara R. Rossing, Briaz Zahnd, NT Wright, Greg Boyd, Michael J. Gorman, Larry Helyer, Ed Cyzewski and Vernard Eller for their contributions to this series. For more about Mosaic, visit us at www.mosaiclincoln.org.2017-02-1234 minMosaic LincolnREVELATION (WK 2): "Living In The Now"Hermeneutics, pigs, poets, Picasso, pantsuits and the apocalypse? It must be week two of our journey through the Book of Revelation!
Special thanks to Dave Johnson, Eugene Peterson, Barbara R. Rossing, Briaz Zahnd, NT Wright, Greg Boyd, Michael J. Gorman, Larry Helyer, Ed Cyzewski and Vernard Eller for their contributions to this series. For more about Mosaic, visit us at www.mosaiclincoln.org.2017-01-2439 minMosaic LincolnREVELATION (WK 1): "Apocalyptic Fever"Every couple of decades or so it seems there is a disease that the American Church gets afflicted with. Some have called it "Apocalyptic Fever." Books, films and conferences pop up around the country giving rise to wild speculations and predictions about the end of the world, which most seem sure will happen soon. The one and only thing they all seem to have in common is each cites the book of Revelation as their source. How are we to understand these things as Christians? Did Jesus have anything to say on the matter? If so, how would he have...2017-01-1841 min
What Should I Read Next?Ep 33: What DID they read next (and what did they think about it?Today we have a very special episode: Anne is chatting again with seven guests from the first twenty-three episodes of the show to find out what they actually did read next. What books did they read? What did they love? What did they hate? (Because yeah, that happened.)
This episode is tons of fun—I hope you enjoy it as much we enjoyed making it.
Previous episodes we're circling back to:
• Ep 11: What's going on beneath the surface with Meredith Schwarz
• Ep 13: Memoir, creativity, talent, and more memoir with Ed Cyzewski
• Ep 14: A snob-free approach to reading with Caroline Starr Rose
• Ep 16: Fas...2016-08-0237 min
What Should I Read Next?Ep 33: What DID they read next (and what did they think about it?
Today we have a very special episode: Anne is chatting again with seven guests from the first twenty-three episodes of the show to find out what they actually did read next. What books did they read? What did they love? What did they hate? (Because yeah, that happened.) This episode is tons of fun—I hope you enjoy it as much we enjoyed making it. Previous episodes we're circling back to: • Ep 11: What's going on beneath the surface with Meredith Schwarz• Ep 13: Memoir, creativity, talent, and more memoir with Ed Cyzewski• Ep 14: A...2016-08-0236 min
What Should I Read Next?Ep 13: Memoir, creativity, talent, and more memoirIn this episode Anne chats with Ed Cyzewski, author of multiple books including Pray, Write, Grow, Creating Space, Write without Crushing Your Soul, and A Path to Publishing.
Anne and Ed discuss memoir, creativity, and how chronic fatigue from sleepless nights (hello, toddlers) can really put a damper on your reading life.
Click over to the podcast website for the full list of titles discussed in this episode, and leave us a comment to let us know what YOU think Ed should read next!
Connect with Ed: Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Connect with Anne: Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | WSIRN Instagram2016-03-2931 min
What Should I Read Next?Ep 13: Memoir, creativity, talent, and more memoir
In this episode Anne chats with Ed Cyzewski, author of multiple books including Pray, Write, Grow, Creating Space, Write without Crushing Your Soul, and A Path to Publishing.Anne and Ed discuss memoir, creativity, and how chronic fatigue from sleepless nights (hello, toddlers) can really put a damper on your reading life.Click over to the podcast website for the full list of titles discussed in this episode, and leave us a comment to let us know what YOU think Ed should read next!Connect with Ed: Blog | Facebook | Twitter | InstagramConnect w...2016-03-2931 min
And So...EMAIL LISTS DO'S AND DON'TSIn the latest Boss Girl Creative podcast episode, Kirsten and I chat about the various do's and don'ts of building a successful email list. Email lists are something that can't ever be taken away. There's not an algorithm that can change. It's important for you to invest time and effort into your list. Treat your list like VIPs!
BGC ANNOUNCEMENTS * Welcome to the 37th episode of the Boss Girl Creative Podcast!! In Today's episode, Kirsten and I talk about the different do's and don'ts of your email list. What focus do you take upon your email list? * Have...2016-02-2441 min
Sustainable Marketing & Promotion Strategies for Authors, with Ed CyzewskiWe chat about promotion strategies for authors with Ed Cyzewski on this episode of The Author Biz. When an author colleague asks what you do to market and promote your book how do you answer? Do you have a sustainable marketing and promotion strategy? Or do you just copy what you see other authors doing? […]
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Christian Humanist ProfilesChristian Humanist Profiles 15: A Christian Survival GuideNathan Gilmour interviews interviews Ed Cyzewski on his recent book "A Christian Survival Guide."2014-10-0654 minChristian Humanist ProfilesChristian Humanist Profiles 15: A Christian Survival GuideNathan Gilmour interviews interviews Ed Cyzewski on his recent book "A Christian Survival Guide."2014-10-0654 minChristian Humanist ProfilesChristian Humanist Profiles 6: Reading the Bible with Ed CyzewskiNathan Gilmour interviews Ed Cyzewski about his recent books "UnFollowers" and "The Good News of Revelation."2014-06-161h 01Christian Humanist ProfilesChristian Humanist Profiles 6: Reading the Bible with Ed CyzewskiNathan Gilmour interviews Ed Cyzewski about his recent books "UnFollowers" and "The Good News of Revelation."2014-06-161h 01