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The Sovereign Collective 086 - Combining Regenerative Agriculture, German New Medicine and Basic Human Needs with Rick KohutThe title of this episode is a mouthful, but it basically covers what we talk about. I love what Rick Kohut is doing and how he integrates his basic philosophy of life in all areas of his life.I have been wanting to interview Rick Kohut ever since I met him, and with the upcoming conference he is organizing, called the Basic Human Needs Conference, I finally got ultra motivated to get it done sooner than later as the conference is happening on Friday, March 28th in Didsbury AB.This interview is close to my...

2025-03-151h 36

Who Do You Think You Are...?Who do you Think you Are? (episode #21) - Rick TamlynIn today’s episode (and what is now another favourite episode), Glenn and I had the extraordinary, inspirational, and activational opportunity to hang out with new friend, classmate, coach, keynote speaker, and author of "Play Your Bigger Game" - among other things - Rick Tamlyn! After telling us how much he loved our opening question, Rick began by telling us he believes we are all creative beings here to create. Not only that, but that it's fun to create! This was the jumping of point for a conversation that lasted nearly two hours, during which we touched on creating from li...

2021-05-181h 59

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Words For Now and Later - L is for LOVE"The most radical, hopeful act one can perform as a citizen is to love freely, deeply, articulately...This is how a decent society is built outside of its laws and continual quest for justice." From page 73 in 'Dictionary of the Undoing' by John Freeman. For more visit www.edtechemergent.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2020-07-1713 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Word For Now and Later - K is for KILLING"If you have ever watched power crumble, you know it happens very suddenly. One day a wall is up and the next it is coming down" (p 70). We don't have to continue to be silent about the killing that takes place around us everyday. Listen and be inspired to stand up, rise up in boycotts and marching to tear down the monuments to violent and hatred and build memorials which inspire and remind us of The Common Good. For more on this and for resources see edtechemergent.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2020-07-0413 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Words For Now and Later - J is for JUSTICE"Justice may not be blind, it may give too much respect to the size of one's wallet, but it does respect momentum." (p 63) from "Dictionary of the Undoing" by John Freeman. Visit by blog for materials related to this episode -- www.edtechemergent.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2020-07-0212 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Words For Now and Later - I is for 'I'Has the rise of the internet and social media made Americans more self-centered? As our own individual 'I' has felt more powerful have we lost the experience of how much more powerful a 'we' is? The uprising that is continuing in the US shows what happens when we put down our devices and gather as a 'we, the people' Learn more at edtechemergent.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2020-06-2513 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God #4 - Year 3 - 100 Days of PandemicSunday, June 21st marks the 100th day since I began counting this Pandemic Period from Friday, March 13th. I go back and listen to and comment on the podcast episode I recorded on March 11th as the seriousness of the coronavirus and the disruption it could cause was becoming more apparent. In light of what I noted on March 11th, where are we today - 100 days later? Visit my blog at edtechemergent.com for more resources and to comment on what you heard in this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2020-06-2221 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Words For Now and Later - H is for HOPE"Hope is less an emotion than a field, a magnetism...Hope operates as a positive charge between people and wants to move." These words are by John Freeman from page 45 of his book 'Dictionary of the Undoing'. We are living in a time of illness and uprising. Fear, playing out as denial, is around us. And yet an electric hope has driven people to the streets for 4 weeks now and change is happening. For more on this theme please visit my blog edtechemergent.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2020-06-2113 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Words For Now and Later - G is For GIVINGSince the Pandemic Period began nearly 100 days ago, we have seen great human suffering. While the federal gov has been generally unwilling or unable to give in meaningful ways to aleviate this suffering, neighborhoods, groups and inviduals have heroically stepped up to give. In the uprising after the lynching of George Floyd, millions have poured into streets around the world in acts of protest and agitating for change. This must be the beginning as each of us, especially me and other white people continue to learn about our racist structures and to repent and seek to change our society. We...

2020-06-1712 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Words For Now and Later – F is For FAIRHave you ever seen a molten blob of super heated sand ready to be blown and shaped into glass? I have and you can too at my blog - EdTechEmergent.com. In his his chapter on how we acheive greater fairness in our nation John Freeman uses the metaphor of sand turned by great heat into glass. Listen as I reflect on how the current protests and inter–related traumas - health, economic, and white supremacy on display in the murder of George Floyd - have brought us to a moment of rupture through which the melting of structures can le...

2020-06-0116 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Words For Now and Later – E is for ENVIRONMENTThis Pandemic Period is showing us how the world looks with somewhat lower CO2 emissions. It is also shining a harsh light on meat packing and the risk of disease for workers in those factories. How should we think about the natural world as we eventually emerge from this crisis and seek to better care for creation? For resources supporting this episode visit www.edtechemergent.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2020-05-2611 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Words For Now and Later - D is for DECENCYIts clear to see that over the past decade or so and especially since the 2016 election, there's been an erosion of what is considered "common decency" in our society. There's a shocking indecency specifically in words used to describe others and generally what is acceptable for elected leaders to say or Tweet. Listen as I reflect on how a presidential proclaimation made earlier today to 'open the churches' could be used by relgious leaders to indecently hurt The Common Good. I also share a decent way the Catholic diocese where I live is being kind in inviting people slowly and...

2020-05-2212 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Words For Now and Later - C is for CitizenI live in Ohio where our governor talks daily to the "citizens" of our state. Not far away in Wisconsin voters a few weeks ago had a stark choice - stay at home in safety or risk infection and go out to vote. Identifying as a citizen today and demanding a safe and fair vote in November is critical now. See the articles referenced in this episode at www.edtechemergent.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2020-04-2811 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God The Book of Psalms B - Psalms 149/150, 41 and 17The next in my series of recordings as we remotely learn. Here is a pair of significant Psalms (149 & 150). A Psalm of joy and trust (41) and a Psalm of lament and anger (17). Each Psalm is read from three translations - the Catholic NARB, the scholarly NRSV, and the modern Message Bible. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2020-04-2219 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God The Book of Psalms A - Psalms 1, 27, 22The next in my series of recordings as we remotely learn. Here is a significant Psalm (1). A Psalm of joy and trust (27) and a familiar Psalm of lament and anger (22). Each Psalm is read from three translations - the Catholic NARB, the scholarly NRSV, and the modern Message Bible. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2020-04-2221 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Reading The Bible - The Book of JobWhy do good people suffer? This is a foundational question that humans have asked throughout the ages. It is being asked more and more urgently during this time of pandemic. About 2600 years ago, the Israelite author of the Old Testament Book of Job asked this same question in one of the most famous narratives in history. How does Job react when all is taken from him? How does God respond to Job? How does this story answer the perpetual question about the innocent one who suffers? The translation read here is The Message Bible by Eugene Peterson. This recording covers...

2020-04-2044 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Reading the Bible - The Book of ProverbsIn this episode I read from The Book of Proverbs using the NRSV translation. I read 1:7-33. 7:1-27. 11:1-31. 23:19-35. 24:2-22 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2020-04-1515 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Reading the Bible - The Song of SolomonThis is a brief reading of the NRSV translation of The Song of Solomon. Includes 1.2-8. 1:8-17. 4:1-16. 5:2-16. 7.1-9. 7:10-13. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2020-04-1511 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Reading From The Bible: The Book of The Wisdom of SolomonI read parts of the Old Testament Book of The Wisdom of Solomon using the NRSV translation. I read 1:1-11. 3:1-10. 6:12-25. 7:21-30. 8:2-10. 11:1-26. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2020-04-1515 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God The Book of Jonah - A ReadingListen to a dramatic reading of the brief, yet significant story in the Old Testament Book of Jonah. The traslation used is the New Revised Standard Bible. To learn more visit www.edtechemergent.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2020-04-1313 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God #7 - Values For The Common Good - HOPEAre you feeling hopeful now? Are you feeling fear, anger or despair? To build a better world we need hope more than almost all else. The west African nation of Ghana showa us hope in action. Learn more at www.edtechemergent.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2020-04-0809 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God From the Bible - The Book of TobitListen to me read the 14 chapters of The Book of Tobit from the Old Testament. Hear about the honorable Tobit, his spunky son Tobias, the clever archangel Raphel and the kind, young widow Sarah. The translation used is the NRSV Bible. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2020-04-0655 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Words For Now And Later - B is for BODYIts the second episode in which I am going letter by letter through John Freemans new "Dictionary For The Undoing" Here I reflect on the second chapter and how even though we cannot be physically together during this pandemic time, we can and still connect with each other. Learn more at my blog - www.edtechemergent.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2020-04-0209 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God #6 - Values For The Common Good - PROTESTWhich nation had a significant revolution just after the US had its? France! Home of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity (going with the English here and not the French versions of the words) this country shows that nearly always it is through acts of protest that necessary change comes. For more on this value see www.edtechemergent.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2020-03-3009 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Words For Now and Later - A is for AGITATEI begin another subpodcast. This one uses the words put forth in John Freeman's new book "Dictionary of the Undoing." I will share a few quotes from freeman and then reflect on how this word is relevant now in the midst of crisis and also later when we are reconfiguring a new way of living together. For much more visit my blog www.edtechemergent.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2020-03-2610 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God #5 - Values For The Common Good - EFFICIENCYDid you know that Estonia has one of the world's widest use of digital technology to increase efficiency and ultimately happiness in many areas of daily life. As our lives are upended in this crisis moment how can we creating lasting uses of tech in the US to help build The Common Good after this moment passes? See www.edtechemergent.com for more info. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2020-03-2507 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God #4 - Year 3 - Presence in Sunshine By The WaterIts the first sunny, warm Spring day where I live. I recorded this while walking in the sunshine by a lake near where I live. Although I am angry at the way some leaders and fellow citizens are not doing all they can to helphduring this crisis, I am deeply grateful as I know God is near. See the photos of where recorded this – www.edtechemergent.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2020-03-2514 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God #4 - Values For The Common Good - EQUALITYBy many measures, Denmark has one of the most equal societies on Earth today. And it also ranks at the list with the expressed levels of happiness in its citizens. How will our nation, with high levels of economic inequality, do during this time of COVID-19? Can the social and political changes which will follow this crisis make us a more equal society? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2020-03-2209 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God #3 - Values for The Common Good - PROBLEM SOLVINGThe nation of Cuba gives us an example of how to solve the massive set of problems that COVID 19 presents us. If we tap into the force of "resolver" or 'the Cuban art of problem solving' we can work toward building The Common Good. Learn more at www.edtechemergent.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2020-03-2008 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God #2 - Values For the Common Good - PotentialThis episode focuses on the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is a nation which has many problems and also great natural and human resources. Much good can emerge there. In this COVID crisis the is hardship and uncertainty. Yet the potential for greater good is here as well. For education resources during this time visit my biog blog - www.edtechemergent.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2020-03-1708 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God #1 - Values for the Common Good - PragmatismI begin a new sub-podcast in the time of COVID-19. I will be quoting from "The Values Compass" recently authored by Dr Mandeep Rai. The first 'change' value in the book is pragmatisim as it is utilized in China. To grow The Common Good we must make hard choices today based on valid information and a prudent process of decision making. Learn more about this episode and The Common Good at www.edtechemergent.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2020-03-1611 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God #3 - Year 3 - Lent, Covid-19 and The Common GoodThe concern about this continually growing pandemic intensifies hourly. And it is unfolding during the Lenten season of praying, fasting and giving. How can we do these in this time of crisis? And how can doing this bring back a commitment to vision of The Common Good at the heart of the great faith traditions? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2020-03-1215 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God #2 - Year 3 - Presence in Balloons on a Retreat and at a Funeral HomeI feel God's Presence last Friday as I led a meditation on a student retreat and later supported a student during a memorial service at a funeral home. At both places and times I saw balloons which represented God's Presence with us then and there. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2020-03-0114 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God #1 - Year 3 -. Presence in "The Outsiders" Play and "Parasite" Film (No Spoilers)I attend my school's production of S.E. Hinton's "The Outsiders" and then watch the stunning Best Picture film "Parasite" (no spoilers.) Both examine class and how families and groups survive in the midst of economic injustice. Jesus loves all and yet is firmly "on the side of the poor" This is the core of the gospel and vital being a follower of Christ. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2020-02-1622 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God #24 Christ Through ChromiumWhen have you said "Yes" today? Have you said "Yes" to God in the last 24 hours? How valuable is your "Yes?" Do you ever feel that, like the element chromium, it is "too cheap to be taken seriously?" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-12-3116 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God #23 - Christ Through VanadiumGod has both masculine and feminine aspects as God encompasses all of what it means to be human. We see the Divine feminine particularly in Mary, Mother of God, who births Jesus the Christ. In the element Vanadium we have a metal which, like a mother's love is tough and gritty, while also bringing the shine and color to one of the most beautiful gemstones. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-12-3115 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God #22 - Christ Through TitaniumDid you know that the coloring which makes a page of a book appear white is made of titanium dioxide? Indeed it is! Listen and learn more about how titanium is in many things around us even if we don't always realize this fact. Similarly, Christ is seen through all which is - if we have the ways to see and to identify God's Presence as Christ. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-11-2910 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God (Trailer)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-11-2900 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God #90 -Year 2- Presence in "Stand By Me" on The Day of Prayer and ServiceIt's All Saints Day and my celebration of this holy day was framed by a special song - the late Ben E. King's "Stand By Me." It's a good song for this day as the saints are our extended family who are standing by us in deeply mysterious and significant ways. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-11-0216 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God #89 - Year 2 - Presence in 5 Senses as I Say Goodbye to Outside PrayerWhat do you see right now? Hear? Smell? Feel? Taste? And what do each of these sensations reveal to you about the Presence of Christ? Join me as I reflect about preparation to move my prayer materials and prayer time inside as the season changes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-10-2614 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God #88 -Year 2- Presence in My Student's Preaching #4I worship with a hospitable congregation and hear one of my girl students preach the sermon of the day. It's my 4th time worshiping here and I feel the welcoming Presence of Christ. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-09-2314 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God #21 Christ Through ScanduimThe element scanduim is a component of the brightest light bulbs we see in parking lots and elsewhere. At the heart of all creation is Christ who became incarnate within creation and thus became a part of all matter from the subatomic to the cosmic. Like scanduim in the light we see, Christ is present in all we see - from quarks all the way up to stars and galaxies. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-09-2113 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Atomic #20 - Christ Through CalciumWhen we think of calcium and the human body bones and milk come to mind. But calcium is even more important at the cellular level and the regulation of important bodily functions. Christ is also found at the depths of everything vital for life as in Christ "we live and move and have our being." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-08-1211 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Atomic #19 - Christ Through PotassiumPotassium, atomic symbol K, is essential to the basic functioning of your body. It also was likely integral to the emergence of life on Earth. Christ, like K as it hits H2O, explodes into creation not by going up to the heavens, but by descending into humanity and the experience of being alive in flesh and bone. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-08-0911 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Barmen Today -Commitment to Equality and Dignity - Background and IntroA Washington Post article today quoting words against racism from a Catholic archbishop and words from a Baptist reverend saying Donald Trump isn't racist illustrate the division in how Christians are responding to recent violent, hate filled shootings and "tweet-storms." This episode begins reflection on "Barmen Today: A Contemporary Contemplative Declaration." Find out more at EdTechEmergent.Wordpress.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-08-0716 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Atomic #18 - Christ Through ArgonArgon, a noble gas is inert and inactive and thus is useful in various ways. Some think that God is inactive and uninvolved in the world. But Christ shows us that God is here and now. NEW - checkout EdTechEmergent.Word press.com for more info on this and other episodes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-08-0711 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God #87 -Year 2- Presence in American Gun Troubles, Irish Fest and Made for BetterI recorded this episode at the Dublin (Ohio) Irish Festival after celebrating mass with our Bishop Robert Brennan. My heart is heavy and I'm angry too after 20 were killed by an American terrorist in El Paso yesterday and 9 murdered early this morning in Dayton - 90 minutes from here. I talked with a Northern Irish author and am struck by how this form of domestic terrorism we are facing isn't too different than what he grew up with in Belfast. Any yet I am encouraged by the refrain from Bishop Brennan's homily - We are made for better than this. God...

2019-08-0410 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Atomic #16 - Christ Through ChlorineCholorine gas kills in a horrific way. Yet chlorine, in small amounts, purifies our drinking water is a useful disinfectant. Is God vengeful and destructive? Or is God - Love? Christ incarnated in Jesus of Nazareth firmly shows us who God is and how God is life-saving and live-giving. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-07-2910 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God #86 -Year 2-Presence in an Undeveloped Park and the Wood Wide WebI hike in a track of public land which isn't yet a designated park and I reflect on the ways that the trees and the entire woods is connected under the earth. Words from the new book "Underlands" come to mind as I experience Christ in this place and time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-07-2411 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Atomic #16 - Christ Through Sulfur"This stinks!" is what we say when surprised by the pungent rotten egg smell of sulfur. We are also surprised by the parables told by Jesus the Christ about the coming Reign of God. And we are challenged to see that stinky sulfur has important uses within our world. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-07-2310 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God #85 -Year 2- Presence in the Great Story of Stranger ThingsNO Spoilers for the series in this episode! I finish all three seasons of Stranger Things and am awed and moved by how great and soulful the story telling is. God is always Present in a well told and moving story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-07-1710 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God #84 -Year 2- Presence in Mysticism and is Jimmy Buffet a Great Man?I am struck my two conversations I had last Thursday which took place hours apart and just a few store fronts from each other. The second was a talk about Jimmy Buffet and his "greatness" while the first was about the great mystics of the Church. Are you a mystic? Are you a "parrothead?" How is Christ present in the midst of this contrast? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-07-1614 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God #83 -Year 2- Presence in the Migrant Detention Center Candlelight VigilMy son and I gathered with 175 others on the evening of the Lights for Liberty action. We gathered for talk, song and prayer at the Mount Gillead, Morrow County Ohio jail where about two dozen migrants are being detained. I witnessed, from a small distance, some of those men reaching out to us from behind the windows. They are "the little ones" to whom the Hebrew prophets and Jesus himself tell us to provide special care. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-07-1312 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Atomic #15 - Christ Through PhosphorusThere are three kinds of phosphorus - the deadly white, the rare and useless black and the red form used in matches to ignite. It is also the key element needed for plants to grow. Christ came to bring light and flame and growth to the world. And there are many forms of his followers - some who are toxic and use his name for bigotry and violence, those with a benign faith that never leaves the church building and those whose hearts are burning and ignited as they bring Christ's Love to the world. --- Support this podcast: https...

2019-07-1113 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Atomic #14 - Christ Through SiliconWhat was Jesus the Christ's first commandment as told in the first written Gospel (of Mark?) Was it to "repent" or to "change your heart?" And is it silicon or silicone? Is there even a difference between these? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-07-0709 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God #82 -Year 2- Presence in Protesting to #ClosetheCampsThe US Inspector General for the Dept of Homeland Security today said the migrant detention centers the US is running at the border are a "ticking time bomb" Yesterday my son and I attended two rallies asking US Representatives to immediately improve the conditions of these camps and to ultimately #closethecamps. I experienced God's presence in at least two people that I spoke with at these rallies. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-07-0317 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God #81 -Year 2- Presence in Serving and Being ServedI am working this summer with a temp agency and also delivering with a food delivery company. In both of these job roles I am a servant. On Sunday afternoon I worked serving a bridal shower and then was served at my daughter's dance banquet. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-07-0213 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Atomic #13 - Christ Through AluminumWhat of the greatest value? Gold? Silver? Or Aluminum? It all depends on your perspective. How do we know when we are hearing the voice of God? And what are the marks of a healthy, life giving religion? Ponder these questions and more in this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-06-2912 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Atomic #12 - Christ Through MagnesiumWe arrive at "the first of the truly marvelous structural metal" which is also highly explosive 🎆 in small amounts. Is Christ 💥 and loud or a "still small voice" like the one Elijah heard when he waited in the cave? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-06-2312 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Atomic #11 - Christ Through SodiumSodium is a remarkably contradictory element. In its pure form, when combined with water, it violently explodes. Yet, when combined with chlorine, it makes table salt - which is necessary for life. Jesus the Christ was also contradictory in surprising ways too. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-06-2110 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Atomic #10 - Christ Through Neon"I am the charge and you are the neon-filled tube" is what Jesus might say to us today. Please listen and discover how this noble gas becomes beautiful with just a charge of electricity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-06-1810 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Atomic #9 - Christ Through FluorineFluorine is one of the most reactive gases. Yet when it is bonded with one or more other events, it makes quite stable compounds - including one of the most famous item you'll find in your kitchen or winter coat. Jesus the Christ, although he had great power was responsive rather than reactive. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-06-1715 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Atomic #8 - Christ Through OxygenThe most common element on earth is also the one which fuels the life on earth. For what are humans fueled? For what does Christ fuel all of creation? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-06-1615 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Atomic #7 -Christ Through NitrogenSqueezed between carbon (#6) and oxygen (#8) the importance of nitrogen might seem minimal. Until you realize that plants need nitrogen to grow. And it is the Presence of Christ in creation which brings about all growth and development. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-06-1509 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Atomic #6 - Christ Through CarbonIn this episode find out why carbon is the "most important element of life, PERIOD" and how it is like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as well as Frankenstein's monster. Listen to an inspiring quote by Mirabai Starr and hear how the Incarnation of Jesus the Christ is all about carbon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-06-1412 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Atomic #5 - Christ Through BoronBoron is best known for being a laundry aid and an ant-killer, but did you know that a crystal it forms with nitrogen might be stronger and harder than a diamond? And yet it is also a key component of a very familiar soft and bendy "toy." Listen and learn how this under appreciated element reveals a key aspect of Jesus the Christ. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-06-1411 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God #80 -Year 2- Presence in a Long Distance Fellow TravellerI sat on my porch yesterday afternoon and enjoyed a conversation with a friend in the same 12 Step fellowship. We sat in silence together (via the phone) for a while and I felt God's Presence in the connection we shared. 🕊 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-06-1313 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Atomic #4 - Christ Through BerylliumJust like the light metal beryllium and its mineral form beryl, Jesus the Christ was both strong and alluring. How was Jesus the Christ allurring and what beautiful gemstones come from Beryl? Please listen and learn! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-06-1310 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Atomic #3 - Christ Through LithiumThis soft, light metal which floats on water powers most of our modern batteries. Lithium also gives great comfort to those who struggle with bi-polar disorder. Immortalized by the song "Lithium" by Nirvana this element shows us Christ in its healing, comforting power. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-06-1111 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God # 79 -Year 2- Presence in the Start of the Women's World Cup 2019It' another World Cup Summer - this time it's the women who are competing in France. I love The Beautiful Game and experience Christ's Presence through it in so many ways! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-06-1112 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Atomic #2 - Christ Through HeliumWhen you think of helium what comes to mind? Balloons? Blimps? But do you know from where it gets its name? Or where it comes from? Find out these things and how we can learn about and experience Christ through helium. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-06-0909 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God Atomic #1 - Christ Through HydrogenThis is the first episode of my new podcast Christ Through the Elements. I will walk in order through the Periodic Table and share about each element and how I believe we can experience Christ through pondering and experiencing that element. Let's begin with the lightest element which make up 75% of the visible universe! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-06-0913 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God # 78 -Year 2- Presence in Returning & Beginning AgainI've not recorded an episode since Holy Thursday and I'm feeling moved to return to creating this podcast. It's Pentecost Eve and it feels like the right time to begin again. Thanks for returning with me! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-06-0913 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God # 77 -Year 2- Presence in Holy Thursday Feet WashingIn this first reflection on the meaning of Holy (or Maundy) Thursday I wonder - What would it be like if Christians followed Jesus' clear example and washed each others feet during every mass or time of worship? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-04-1809 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God # 76 -Year 2- Presence in Holy Tuesday & Spy Wednesday GospelsThe gospel a for mass on Holy Tuesday and Spy (Holy) Wednesday both take place at the Last Supper as Jesus acknowledges that one of his friends will deny him and another will betray him. When have you experienced either denial or betrayal from a friend? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-04-1805 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God # 75 -Year 2- Presence in the Holy Monday GospelI reflect on the liturgical gospel for Monday - the heartfelt story of Mary of Bethany anointing Jesus' feet with perfume. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-04-1608 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God # 74 -Year 2- Presence in Holy Week InvitationsIt's Holy Week 2019 and I am pondering these questions about Christ's Passion proclaimed in mass on Palm Sunday. How does this story sink into my bones? How does this story break my heart? How does this story blow my mind? This is the first post in my special Holy Week series. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-04-1507 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God # 73 -Year 2- Presence in Taking the Piggies to the VetIt was time to take my two guinea pigs - Buzz and Chopper - to the vet for a check up. The care and kindness felt during the visit was a revelation of Christ's Presence. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-03-2807 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God # 72 -Year 2- Presence in the Novel "The Wall" ConclusionI conclude my reflection on the novel "The Wall" by John Lanchester. PARTIAL SPOILER ALERT --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-03-2711 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God # 71 -Year 2- Presence in a Novel - "The Wall"I am 2/3 the way through a novel which is a both a commentary on our current times and a warning of a possible future. Listen as I read three short passages from "The Wall" by John Lanchester (No book story spoilers in this episode) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-03-2613 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God # 70 -Year 2- Presence in Meditating at the Dentist's OfficeI have a crown installed today by my dentist. Rather than sliding rapidly in anxiety as the dentist is drilling and grinding, I listen to music on my earbuds, close my eyes and focus on my breath. This simple mindful practice makes all of the difference for me. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-03-2606 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God # 69 -Year 2- Presence in Talking w/ My DaughterI drove my 15 yr old daughter home from a friend's house and we talked for a bit. Nothing major - just a nice moment of unexpected connection. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-03-2307 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God # 68 -Year 2- Presence in the Blessing of the WormsI have begun a project vermicompsoting with worms in my classroom. Yesterday our Deacon came for a brief and quite lovely prayer service of blessing these little creatures. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-03-2106 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God # 67 -Year 2- Presence in 10 MomentsIt's my first episode after my revised format. I reflect over the past few day and share 10 moments in which I experienced the closeness of Christ's Presence. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-03-2006 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God # 66 -Year 2- Presence in ChangesI am back after a few days of hiatus. Please listen to hear the changes that I'm bringing to the podcast going forward. And hear why I'm now beginning with "Let us remember we are always and everywhere in the holy presence of Christ" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-03-1710 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God # 65 -Year 2- Presence in Hand Writing, Daylight and KindnessI am behind in my record so I'm catching up here by reflecting on Friday to Sunday. It's a busy, 1 hour shorter weekend and yet one in which I experienced Gods Presence. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-03-1109 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God # 64 -Year 2- Presence in Soulful Conversation with a Fellow TravelerI am moved by a meaning-full conversation with a new friend also in recovery. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-03-0914 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God # 63 -Year 2- Presence in Ash WednesdayI begin my Ken ten Journey by praying, fasting and giving. And I hear a challenging, prophetic homily during mass. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-03-0714 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God # 62 -Year 2- Presence in Hopepunk & "Alice Isn't Dead" PodcastOn the last day before Lent I reflect on the radical hope which resists the despair of grimdark. I find deep hopepunk themes in the podcast "Alice Isn't Dead" which has gripped me lately. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-03-0714 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God # 61 -Year 2- Presence in the Earlier SunriseI notice that the sun is rising now at 7 am - right as I am leaving for work. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-03-0609 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God # 60 -Year 2- Presence in Caring For My Dress ShirtsIt was time to wash my dress shirts which I wear everyday to teach in. I feel God near in this care-full ritual. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-03-0510 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God # 59 -Year 2- Presence in the NoosphereI am thinking about big things like Teilhard deChardin's understanding of the noosphere and I discover a TED Talk which is all about it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-03-0411 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God # 58 -Year 2- Presence in Power School & Ear SurgeryI don't have school as my colleagues learn how to use Power School for next year. Simultaneously my wife was with our daughter as she had surgery to have tubes put into hear ears. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-03-0213 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God # 57 -Year 2- Presence in the Flying Spaghetti MonsterI give a quiz and only one student catches a little "Easter egg" I put in it regarding the object of worship by the small, mysterious sect known as the Pastafarians. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-03-0114 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God # 56 -Year 2- Presence in the Diversity Club's Celebration of HeritageI am warmed on a pivotal day nationally and internationally by the celebration of the diversity of my school community on display in an assembly today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-02-2812 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God # 55 -Year 2- Presence in the History of the Green BookThe talk about the film "The Green Book" leads me to learn about the historical importance of the Negro Traveller's Green Book and the way it aided many in the 1940s and 1950's. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-02-2811 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God # 54 -Year 2- Presence in Fr. Paul & My Other Friends in the Fullness of ChristI am sad as I learned on Monday that a friend and mentor from long ago died Sunday afternoon. Fr. Paul, just 4 years older than me, was there with me back 30 years ago when I was in high school and then college. I have deep faith that he joins other friends of mine -saints now in the fullness of Christ - as a presence still with me and all of us. ✌🙏💜 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-02-2715 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God # 53 -Year 2- Presence in Restorative Community and the Academy AwardsI hear Jesus' words in today's gospel about how to live in community and I am struck by how I experience this twice on Sunday. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-02-2512 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God # 52 -Year 2- Presence Watching MLB Game and "Roma*I was moved with joy and gratitude as I watched the first Spring Training game of the year and then the amazing film "Roma" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-02-2513 min

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God # 51 -Year 2- Presence Serving Pizza on the Frosh RetreatAnother year's Freshman Retreat rolls back around (listen to episode #40 for last year's) and I serve in specific way which adds at least a little bit to the day. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/presence/support

2019-02-2414 min