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Spark My MuseEps 239: Lee and Simon from a Presby PodcastLee Coate and Simon Doong from A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast conversed with me on the themes of the Sermon on the Mount and on Christianity in the time of Empire (and conservative Christians cult mentalities)
To watch the (unedited) conversation go here: YouTube.com/@Sparkmymuse
Here's the book getting into the wild!
Some launch team readers got their copy and my do they seem excited.
• Get your copy here: tiny.cc/elders
2025-12-1000 min
Podcast – Lisa Colón DeLay | Spiritual Formation and the Way of the Desert EldersEps 239: Lee and Simon from a Presby PodcastLee Coate and Simon Doong from A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast conversed with me on the themes of the Sermon on the Mount and on Christianity in the time of Empire (and conservative Christians cult mentalities)
To watch the (unedited) conversation go here: YouTube.com/@Sparkmymuse
Here's the book getting into the wild!
Some launch team readers got their copy and my do they seem excited.
• Get your copy here: tiny.cc/elders
2025-12-1000 min
Spark My MuseEps 239: Lee and Simon from a Presby PodcastLee Coate and Simon Doong from A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast conversed with me on the themes of the Sermon on the Mount and on Christianity in the time of Empire (and conservative Christians cult mentalities)
To watch the (unedited) conversation go here: YouTube.com/@Sparkmymuse
Here's the book getting into the wild!
Some launch team readers got their copy and my do they seem excited.
• Get your copy here: tiny.cc/elders
2025-12-1000 minSpark My MuseThe Comfort of EndorsementToday is a bit different, I'm bringing you word from others. Kind folks who've come alongside me to help others understand the new work. You hear from them today. It is a great comfort to me to have this outpouring of care. Thank you, dear ones!
Please make sure to check out the new desert elders devotional I just created and other offering here: https://patreon.com/sparkmymuse/shop
2025-07-0911 minPodcast – Lisa Colón DeLay | Spiritual Formation and the Way of the Desert EldersThe Comfort of EndorsementToday is a bit different, I'm bringing you word from others. Kind folks who've come alongside me to help others understand the new work. You hear from them today. It is a great comfort to me to have this outpouring of care. Thank you, dear ones!
Please make sure to check out the new desert elders devotional I just created and other offering here: https://patreon.com/sparkmymuse/shop
2025-07-0911 minSpark My MuseThe Comfort of EndorsementToday is a bit different, I'm bringing you word from others. Kind folks who've come alongside me to help others understand the new work. You hear from them today. It is a great comfort to me to have this outpouring of care. Thank you, dear ones!
Please make sure to check out the new desert elders devotional I just created and other offering here: https://patreon.com/sparkmymuse/shop
2025-07-0911 minSpark My MuseEps 233: Beth Allison Barr; Women in Church LeadershipBeth is back and we have a great conversation about her newest book Becoming The Pastor's Wife: How Marriage replaced Ordination as a Path to Ministry.
Don't miss the extras and links here: https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/159866213
To hear the bonus material go here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/125168475
2025-03-2640 minPodcast – Lisa Colón DeLay | Spiritual Formation and the Way of the Desert EldersEps 233: Beth Allison Barr; Women in Church LeadershipBeth is back and we have a great conversation about her newest book Becoming The Pastor's Wife: How Marriage replaced Ordination as a Path to Ministry.
Don't miss the extras and links here: https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/159866213
To hear the bonus material go here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/125168475
2025-03-2640 minSpark My MuseEps 233: Beth Allison Barr; Women in Church LeadershipBeth is back and we have a great conversation about her newest book Becoming The Pastor's Wife: How Marriage replaced Ordination as a Path to Ministry.
Don't miss the extras and links here: https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/159866213
To hear the bonus material go here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/125168475
2025-03-2640 min
The StillpointAn Interview with Lisa Colón DeLay about Desert Faith and SpiritualityLisa Colón DeLay, the talented communicator, podcaster, and writer behind the Substack channel SparkMyMuse, has long been captivated by the spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers. Later this year, she will release her new book, The Way of the Desert Elders, which explores the inspiring stories of men and women who left behind the comforts of Roman culture to journey into the desert in search of deeper devotion to God.Her first book, The Wild Land Within: Cultivating Wholeness through Spiritual Practice, introduced readers to transformative spiritual practices from the desert tradition, guiding u...
2025-03-1223 minPodcast – Lisa Colón DeLay | Spiritual Formation and the Way of the Desert EldersLimited Series – part 10 : Howard Thurman: Disciplines of the Spirit | Retaliation and ReconciliationThis and one more installment will bring an end to this series that offers Howard Thurman's wisdom from 1963 to our time. It's a time when violence, hate, and othering are quite apparent and hope for human reconciliation in our nation and world seem scant. Thurman's thoughts on what is needed ring ever true.
To see more images related to this episode and support what I do, go here after you listen. https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/153658116
2025-02-1230 minSpark My MuseLimited Series – part 10 : Howard Thurman: Disciplines of the Spirit | Retaliation and ReconciliationThis and one more installment will bring an end to this series that offers Howard Thurman's wisdom from 1963 to our time. It's a time when violence, hate, and othering are quite apparent and hope for human reconciliation in our nation and world seem scant. Thurman's thoughts on what is needed ring ever true.
To see more images related to this episode and support what I do, go here after you listen. https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/153658116
2025-02-1230 minSpark My MuseLimited Series – part 10 : Howard Thurman: Disciplines of the Spirit | Retaliation and ReconciliationThis and one more installment will bring an end to this series that offers Howard Thurman's wisdom from 1963 to our time. It's a time when violence, hate, and othering are quite apparent and hope for human reconciliation in our nation and world seem scant. Thurman's thoughts on what is needed ring ever true.
To see more images related to this episode and support what I do, go here after you listen. https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/153658116
2025-02-1230 minPodcast – Lisa Colón DeLay | Spiritual Formation and the Way of the Desert EldersUnanswered Prayer: Insights from Howard Thurman [SSL 338]Today is a reading and reflection on three short essays of Howard Thurman that I hope find you encouraging.
If you want to connect with my blog on substack you can go here: https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/151848975
Find me also on YouTube and subscribe ⭐️ at the main channel HERE,especially if you already enjoy YouTube.
What a Spiritual Challenge this month with some accountability and soul care?It’s not strenuous, it's free, it’s a way to get us thinking, dialoguing, and moving toward better ways of being. Come on board!
❇️ The November Challenge Patreon post ⬇️https://www.patreon.com...
2024-11-2013 minSpark My MuseUnanswered Prayer: Insights from Howard Thurman [SSL 338]Today is a reading and reflection on three short essays of Howard Thurman that I hope find you encouraging.
If you want to connect with my blog on substack you can go here: https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/151848975
Find me also on YouTube and subscribe ⭐️ at the main channel HERE,especially if you already enjoy YouTube.
What a Spiritual Challenge this month with some accountability and soul care?It’s not strenuous, it's free, it’s a way to get us thinking, dialoguing, and moving toward better ways of being. Come on board!
❇️ The November Challenge Patreon post ⬇️https://www.patreon.com...
2024-11-2013 minSpark My MuseUnanswered Prayer: Insights from Howard Thurman [SSL 338]Today is a reading and reflection on three short essays of Howard Thurman that I hope find you encouraging.
If you want to connect with my blog on substack you can go here: https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/151848975
Find me also on YouTube and subscribe ⭐️ at the main channel HERE,especially if you already enjoy YouTube.
What a Spiritual Challenge this month with some accountability and soul care?It’s not strenuous, it's free, it’s a way to get us thinking, dialoguing, and moving toward better ways of being. Come on board!
❇️ The November Challenge Patreon post ⬇️https://www.patreon.com...
2024-11-2013 minSoul School Archives - Lisa Colón DeLay | Spiritual Formation and the Way of the Desert EldersTreachery and Remorse [SSL 324]Today a portion of a lesson I presented this past Sunday at my church on Psalm 51 a lamenting and remorseful poem/song and the background and story of King David’s epic treacheries. It might surprise you.
FIND related slides, images/art including a schematic of an Iron Age home that Bathsheba would have had and the interior courtyard area where she would have bathed or washed anything, plus other extras you will like at the PART II page: https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/149978108
Find me also on YouTube and subscribe ⭐️go here or subscribe at the main channel HERE,e...
2024-10-0923 minPodcast – Lisa Colón DeLay | Spiritual Formation and the Way of the Desert EldersTreachery and Remorse [SSL 324]Today a portion of a lesson I presented this past Sunday at my church on Psalm 51 a lamenting and remorseful poem/song and the background and story of King David’s epic treacheries. It might surprise you.
FIND related slides, images/art including a schematic of an Iron Age home that Bathsheba would have had and the interior courtyard area where she would have bathed or washed anything, plus other extras you will like at the PART II page: https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/149978108
Find me also on YouTube and subscribe ⭐️go here or subscribe at the main channel HERE,e...
2024-10-0923 minSpark My MuseTreachery and Remorse [SSL 324]Today a portion of a lesson I presented this past Sunday at my church on Psalm 51 a lamenting and remorseful poem/song and the background and story of King David’s epic treacheries. It might surprise you.
FIND related slides, images/art including a schematic of an Iron Age home that Bathsheba would have had and the interior courtyard area where she would have bathed or washed anything, plus other extras you will like at the PART II page: https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/149978108
Find me also on YouTube and subscribe ⭐️go here or subscribe at the main channel HERE,e...
2024-10-0923 minSpark My MuseTreachery and Remorse [SSL 324]Today a portion of a lesson I presented this past Sunday at my church on Psalm 51 a lamenting and remorseful poem/song and the background and story of King David’s epic treacheries. It might surprise you.
FIND a lot of related slides, images/art, and extras at the PART II page: https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/149978108
Find me also on YouTube and subscribe ⭐️go here or subscribe at the main channel HERE,especially if you already find yourself poking around YoutTube.
What a Spiritual Challenge this month with some accountability?It’s not very strenuous, it's free, it’s a way to...
2024-10-0923 minSpark My MuseGive and Take [ssl 323]The Challenge of October is Ownership and the Theme for the Quarter is Give and Take. Here's how we begin to explore and learn from each other.
It’s the final quarter of 2024 and it’s time we link arms and join forces to enrich each other spiritually in more concrete ways.
I’ve set up a challenge. It’s not very strenuous, but it’s a way to get us thinking, dialoguing, and moving toward better ways of being. Please, be a part of it. I explain that in the audio today.
Here’s a preview, in video form,and I hope you...
2024-10-0200 minPodcast – Lisa Colón DeLay | Spiritual Formation and the Way of the Desert EldersGive and Take [ssl 323]The Challenge of October is Ownership and the Theme for the Quarter is Give and Take. Here's how we begin to explore and learn from each other.
It’s the final quarter of 2024 and it’s time we link arms and join forces to enrich each other spiritually in more concrete ways.
I’ve set up a challenge. It’s not very strenuous, but it’s a way to get us thinking, dialoguing, and moving toward better ways of being. Please, be a part of it. I explain that in the audio today.
Here’s a preview, in video form,and I hope you...
2024-10-0200 minSpark My MuseGive and Take [ssl 323]The Challenge of October is Ownership and the Theme for the Quarter is Give and Take. Here's how we begin to explore and learn from each other.
It’s the final quarter of 2024 and it’s time we link arms and join forces to enrich each other spiritually in more concrete ways.
I’ve set up a challenge. It’s not very strenuous, but it’s a way to get us thinking, dialoguing, and moving toward better ways of being. Please, be a part of it. I explain that in the audio today.
Here’s a preview, in video form,and I hope you...
2024-10-0200 minSoul School Archives - Lisa Colón DeLay | Spiritual Formation and the Way of the Desert EldersWalk Around Your Abyss; Henri Nouwen [SSL 243]Host Lisa Colon DeLay explores the inner voice of Love and walking around the abyss with readings and reflections from Henri Nouwen.
Amazon affiliate link to books by Henri Nouwen:
https://amzn.to/3KJlPzW
(kindle) https://amzn.to/3BemXsj
To get extras click to see the SUBSTACK updates as a paid supporter ❤️:
(sample it for free)https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/68347262
• Maybe you want to chip-in a bit each month?Patreon supporters get ALL ACCESS to the Substack extras! ⬇️
https://www.patreon.com/posts/71501913
• Listeners like you make this work possible. Please help...
1. Share the program with another person today.
2. Le...
2022-09-0715 minPodcast – Lisa Colón DeLay | Spiritual Formation and the Way of the Desert EldersWalk Around Your Abyss; Henri Nouwen [SSL 243]Host Lisa Colon DeLay explores the inner voice of Love and walking around the abyss with readings and reflections from Henri Nouwen.
Amazon affiliate link to books by Henri Nouwen:
https://amzn.to/3KJlPzW
(kindle) https://amzn.to/3BemXsj
To get extras click to see the SUBSTACK updates as a paid supporter ❤️:
(sample it for free)https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/68347262
• Maybe you want to chip-in a bit each month?Patreon supporters get ALL ACCESS to the Substack extras! ⬇️
https://www.patreon.com/posts/71501913
• Listeners like you make this work possible. Please help...
1. Share the program with another person today.
2. Le...
2022-09-0715 minSpark My MuseWalk Around Your Abyss; Henri Nouwen [SSL 243]Host Lisa Colon DeLay explores the inner voice of Love and walking around the abyss with readings and reflections from Henri Nouwen.
Amazon affiliate link to books by Henri Nouwen:
https://amzn.to/3KJlPzW
(kindle) https://amzn.to/3BemXsj
To get extras click to see the SUBSTACK updates as a paid supporter ❤️:
(sample it for free)https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/68347262
• Maybe you want to chip-in a bit each month?Patreon supporters get ALL ACCESS to the Substack extras! ⬇️
https://www.patreon.com/posts/71501913
• Listeners like you make this work possible. Please help...
1. Share the program with another person today.
2. Le...
2022-09-0715 minSoul School Archives - Lisa Colón DeLay | Spiritual Formation and the Way of the Desert EldersThe Temptation of Gluttony [SSL195]( a WEIRD detail from a larger art panel that speaks to Gluttony)
• See the rest of the art panel today for free. The full art panel from the detail above and some other crazy vintage artwork depicting Gluttony are at the link below. Consider supporting this work as you find other extras here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/53532240
Listen now with the AUDIO PLAYER:
THE WILD LAND WITHIN
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LIVE EVENTS:
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2021-07-1416 min
The PuddcastCultivating wholeness through spiritual practice (with Lisa Colón DeLay)This week I am joined by my friend Lisa Colón DeLay to talk about the healing power of spiritual practices. Lisa begins by explaining why we should acknowledge that we live in a white-dominant culture and the importance of learning about non-white spiritual practices, especially embodiment. We discussed a rubric for identifying our core areas of trauma as well as how to move them from areas of non-awareness into conscious awareness, through spiritual practices led by the Holy Spirit. Lisa unpacks many themes from her excellent book, The Wild Land Within: Cultivating Wholeness Through Spiritual Practice, which is a...
2021-04-301h 05Soul School Archives - Lisa Colón DeLay | Spiritual Formation and the Way of the Desert EldersBringing Light to Shadow [SSL 184]Today, I celebrate with a reading from my own book on spiritual formation, "The Wild Land Within: Cultivating Wholeness Through Spiritual Practice".
You can order my book here: tiny.cc/wildland.
Or, you can help an independent bookshop by shopping here: 🥰
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We read Robert Monson's Devotional together in February and if you'd like to see the replay of our time together on March 3, go here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/spark...
2021-03-1015 min