Begin Again Podcast

What do Rafiki, Yoda, Gandalf and Jesus have in common? Well, more than you may think. Plus, they all have something very important in common...

All taken from 1 Kings 19, this story is brilliant. It's all about cynicism, being a prophet, hope, despair, the "axis mundi," calamities, catastrophes and "The Calm that Carries the Voice." Instagram: @thatjohnchaffee Twitter: @thatjohnchaffee Website: www.thatjohnchaffee.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/johnchaffee Mailchimp: https://mailchi.mp/56532be6894a/getemailsfromjohn

So, for the past couple of years, some ideas have been swirling about how everything is connected, everything is seeking wholeness, everything is seeking holiness in Christ. Here is an episode completely devoted to that topic: Whole-Making. Enjoy. Instagram: @thatjohnchaffee Twitter: @thatjohnchaffee Website: www.thatjohnchaffee.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/johnchaffee Mailchimp: https://mailchi.m...

Ep. 71 | No, Seriously, This Is All About You by John Chaffee

Let's wrap it up, shall we? Here is the final part on the book of Jonah. I hope that you have enjoyed this journey and that it has given you even more of an appreciation for this hilarious, profound, insightful and bewildering campfire story of a book. Here is Jonah Pt. 4. Enjoy. Also, feel free to check out this recent video chat I did on "The Difference Between Theology and Spirituality": youtu....

And here we are with Jonah Pt. 3! This part of the book is equally as bonkers as chapters 1 and 2. Jonah finally gets around to being a prophet after going through a storm while on the high seas and inside the belly of a whale. Still, this part of Jonah has some great insights that still can cause us to pause today. Enjoy. Check out this recent video chat I did on "The Difference Between Theology...

Jonah gets swallowed by a big fish and humbly gives thanks for it? Something is fishy here... Get it? Maybe it's time to revisit this famous chapter and try to understand it from a different angle. And be sure to follow me on these platforms... Instagram: @thatjohnchaffee Twitter: @thatjohnchaffee Website: www.thatjohnchaffee.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/johnchaffee Mailchimp: https://mailchi.mp/5...

And, we are back. The book of Jonah is a great one... and often misunderstood or made out to be a cartoon. In reality, it is masterful, hilarious storytelling at its best. And be sure to follow me on these platforms... Instagram: @thatjohnchaffee Twitter: @thatjohnchaffee Website: www.thatjohnchaffee.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/johnchaffee Mailchimp: https://mailchi.mp/56532be6894a/getemailsfromj...

This is part 2 of 2, and it is born out of the contemplative tradition and it's discussion of what it means to have a "False Self" and a "True Self." Listen in for quotes from Thomas Merton, Thomas Keating, Soren Kierkegaard and how you can "lose yourself" in the best way possible. In addition to that, here is the link to the Charity:Water account I made. Feel free to give money to help bring clea...

This is part 1 of 2, and it is born out of the contemplative tradition and it's discussion of what it means to have a "False Self" and a "True Self." Listen in for quotes from Thomas Merton, Thomas Keating, Soren Kierkegaard and how you can "lose yourself" in the best way possible. In addition to that, here is the link to the Charity:Water account I made. Feel free to give money to help bring clea...

With all the ways that it seems Christianity has gone wrong today (and it's likely going to go wrong in some way in every generation), let's consider this one a conversation about what it looks like when it goes right. To see more from me, check out: www. ThatJohnChaffee.com www. Patreon.com/JohnChaffee

Once upon a time, I was told, "It might be best if you never preach here again." Oh man. I look back now and laugh. So, here is an episode about the love of God, the topic that got me in trouble.

From Nietzsche to Teilhard to the Yes we say to all of life. This one is all about how new life is being brought forth in the hardships of life.

Apprentice (n.) - one who is learning by practical experience under skilled workers a trade, art, or calling

Let's have a chat about 3 bad ways of being a person, and 1 really good one... And then talk about how boundaries are a spiritual discipline.

You gotta like that title, right? Did you know that challenging things to be better is a spiritual practice? Did you know there is an incredibly long tradition of doing this? Did you know that all of are intended to be iconoclasts? Give it a listen and then perhaps a rating on iTunes!

And we are back from a short summer hiatus... to talk about gossip, of all things! Born out of a few experiences I had this summer, I thought it would be great to come back and talk about how we talk. I hope you enjoy!

A modern parable for you... It is a suburban tragedy about radical freedom, all centered around a bowling ball.

Just a bunch of hard learned observations about pain, hurt and loss. Either from my own life or from wisdom said to me, I hope this helps those of you in the midst of hard times. Until next time, check out www.patreon.com/johnchaffee !!!

As a result of great conversations recently, this one is all about diving into a single verse from the Gospel of Matthew and realizing that it has incredibly far more depth, nuance and richness than first glance may show! Buckle in!

This is how you love your enemies... you heap burning coals on their heads. (It doesn't mean what you think it does!)

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Ep. 52 | What Is Holy Discontent? by John Chaffee

Ep. 51 | Reclaiming Sabbath (with Heschel's Help) by John Chaffee

Ep. 50 | (Dis)Integrate by John Chaffee