The Signpost Inn Podcast

In this final part of a 3 part series, Father Joseph explains what Icons are and how they are used in religious practice. He defends them against the accusation that they are idolatry and at the same time expands on his previous discussion about prayer. --- Links: Ladyminister: The The Monastery of Our Lady and Saint Laurence --- Email your questions and comments to podcast@signpostinn.org .

In this second of a 3 part series, Brandon continues his interview with Father Joseph. In this episode they discuss prayer. Brandon asks Father Joseph to define prayer, and for his advice for those who struggle to pray. --- Links: Register for a Signpost Inn prayer retreat or workshop Ladyminister: The Monastery of Our Lady and Saint Laurence --- Email your questions and comments to podcast@signpo...

Please send us your questions so Matt and I can start hosting regular, listener questions episodes. email us at podcast@signpostinn.org with your questions about prayer, Christian spirituality, theology, or whatever else you'd like to hear us bat around on the back porch.  We'd also really appreciate your feedback on how we're doing. Send that to the same email.  Finally, don't forget to check out...

In this first of a 3 part series, Brandon interviews Father Joseph, an Orthodox monk at The Monastery of Our Lady and Saint Laurence. In this episode Father Joseph answers the question: "What is Orthodoxy, and how is it different from other kinds of Christianity?"  --- Links: Register for a Signpost Inn prayer retreat or workshop Ladyminister: The Monastery of Our Lady and Saint Laurence The Ortho...

Happy New Year! Do you pursue God or does God pursue you? In this episode Matt and Brandon talk about the common phrase "pursuing God," and suggest that there are better metaphors for understanding our relationship with God.  They also talk about what's in store on the podcast for the coming year. There are some really great episodes and interviews coming soon!  --- Email us with your feedback at...

Merry Christmas! In this special episode Brandon and Liv Booth join Matt Boland to meditate on the meaning of the incarnation of God in Jesus Christ. We discuss a bit of philosophy, a bit of mystery, and a lot of love.  We pray that this Christmas you experience the mystery and joy of being loved by God, who would go to any lengths just to be with you!  --- Questions? Send us an email at podcast@s...

In this episode Matt and Brandon define and discuss the practice of Centering or Contemplative Prayer. They tackle some of the questions and concerns people have about this form of prayer, showing how it is firmly rooted in scripture, and how helps us really rest in God's love.   Here's a link to the book Brandon quoted: Centering Prayer by Basil Pennington To book Brandon to teach an online Works...

In this episode Brandon and Liv talk about one of the core ministries of Signpost Inn, Host Homes for people who need a sabbatical season. We talk about how to become a host home, and how we can help you take a sabbatical time to reconnect with God and find direction.  Brandon and Liv also talk about how they met and reveal “The Secret” to college success (well, the secret to Brandon’s success any...

On this episode  Brandon and his wife, Liv (pronounced "leave"), talk about a central theme of Signpost Inn's ministry: hospitality. Liv explains how true hospitality is a way of embodying and giving grace to others, as Christ did for us.  As a bonus, you'll also learn the difference between "painting" and "pointing" communication styles... Can you guess which one is Brandon and which one is Liv?...

In the last episode we talked about it can be healthy to deconstruct our bad images of God. This time around we explore just how different, and how good, our prayers can be when we experience God as he really is--a Good Father. In the course of the conversation we touch on the topic of spiritual disciplines as well, and seek to avoid some of the damaging misconceptions we sometimes have about them...

In this episode Matt and Brandon tackle the popular issue of Christians deconstructing their faith and turning away from Christianity. You might be surprised to find that we don't think deconstruction is a bad thing--especially if we are constructing our bad images of God's character. In fact, we all need to "deconstruct" our faith at some point in our lives.  We also give a little advice to those...

In this episode Matt and Brandon keep talking about the concept of the False Self. We talk about how the gospel frees us from the lie we believe that we have to secure ourselves, and how prayer--specifically contemplative prayer--is one way to rest in the truth of the gospel.  We get into all kinds of topics, justification and sanctification, love of God, the way we misunderstand gratefulness, etc...

In this episode Matt and Brandon unpack the concept of "The False Self" that Brandon discusses in his book Changing the Conversation.  You'll hear a lot of vulnerable stuff about both Matt and Brandon's past and how they both encountered the loving God who gives us our true identities.  Links to the books we talked about in this episode: Changing the Conversation - How to Dance Instead of Fight in...

In this episode we try to get heads and hearts around the concept of prayer. What is it? Why do we have such a hard time with it?  If you're interested in the article Brandon read that changed his view on prayer for the better it's here: A Personal Response To God's Presence , by Armand M. Nigro, S.J.

Welcome to the Signpost Inn Podcast. In this episode we introduce you to our ministry, how we came to be and what we do. Wonder what Spiritual direction is? What we do on our prayer retreats? How we offer hospitality to those in need of a sabbatical? We talk about all that.  Check us out at signpostinn.org.