Wandering the Desert
Reflections from a Stumbling Pilgrim
People are lonely, and they often tend to feel adrift in the spiritual life. As such, it’s really easy to get discouraged and feel like no one else is in the trenches with you, struggling with the same things as a normal part of the spiritual life. This podcast aims to normalize the struggles and the difficulties of the spiritual life without relying on sagacious advice or strategies.
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Friday, December 24, 2021
26 mins
Epilogue: Going Somewhere Good
"I hope you receive everything I’ve ever said here with the heart I intend, that we learn to take our belief seriously that the Holy Spirit is everywhere present and filling all things. All things. It has been a joy to offer these reflections and to stumble on the path toward the Kingdom with you all. This has been so good, and I know it’s all going somewhere even better."
Thursday, March 25, 2021
30 mins
Chapter Thirty-Five: Good Parts in Bad Roles
As we continue the Lenten journey, Christian reflects on whether "try harder" and "just stop" approaches to our passions actually are that beneficial to our progress in the spiritual life.
Friday, March 12, 2021
23 mins
Chapter Thirty-Four: Putting Out Fires
This week marks the year anniversary of COVID-19 being declared a national emergency. Christian Gonzalez reflects on the impact of the pandemic over the last year, particularly viewing it through the lens of trauma.
Thursday, March 4, 2021
26 mins
Chapter Thirty: 'Tis the Season, Part Two
In the last episode, Christian Gonzalez explored how Christ being born in us is the reason for the season. This time, he explores what this might actually look like.
Friday, February 26, 2021
24 mins
Chapter Thirty-Three: It's a Bottle Episode!
Christian reflects a bit on the NBC Show, Community, and wonders what its implications are for our life as the community of the Church.
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