The Questing Soul

Send us your thoughts and questions! Thomas Merton describes contemplation as "the highest expression of a person's intellectual and spiritual life. It is that life itself, fully awake, fully active, fully aware that it is alive." But how do we move deeper into this contemplative life? In this episode we explore how times of suffering, vulnerability, and darkness can be thresholds t...

Send us your thoughts and questions! Navigating the ever-shifting landscape of our spiritual lives can be challenging, especially when our old "maps" don't seem to help us navigate anymore. How can insights from the Christian mystics offer us a more dynamic way of mapping the spiritual terrain? Featuring music by Daniel Couper:  http://www.danielcoupermusic.com

Send us your thoughts and questions! In this episode, we explore the concept of spiritual "thresholds." Sometimes we cross these thresholds when we intentionally leave behind comfortable beliefs. Other times these threshold moments are thrust upon us. What does it mean to stand on the edge of a major spiritual shift? What guidance do the mystics have to offer us?  Join us as we talk abou...

Send us your thoughts and questions! When we cross a new threshold in our lives, our previous ways of navigating life can either be a help or a hindrance. What happens when old maps no longer help us navigate where we want to go? How do we find our bearings? Feelings of disorientation aren't a sign of failure or a lack of belief; rather, they are a necessary, healthy stage of spiritual growth...