Compass Podcast: Finding the spirituality in the day-to-day

Maybe you’re a bit tense right now. We’re in a tense season–the pandemic, the coming of Fall, the election in the U.S. likely have us a little more on edge than normal. But there’s a lot to hope for in this season, too. Shane Claiborne is a prominent speaker, activist, and best-selling author.  Prior to … Continue reading "All life is hope with Shane Claiborne"

Tyler Smith–sportswriter, coach and pastor–joined Pierce and Ryan to share about his mission to foster holy moments in everyday living .

Who are you? If you struggle for an answer to that question, this might be the episode for you. Pierce and Ryan take a deep dive into their own identities, what they’re discovering now, and what they still struggle to articulate.

Rev. Brandon Wrencher provided a glimpse of the Good Neighbor Movement and how to take action contemplatively–including a walk-though of lectio liberatio. Find the Compass Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/compass-podcast-finding-the-spirituality-in-the-day-to-day/id1301518618 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7B0wIRlzaC0OxWdsNNJL5j?si=VgjKC_0pQTelr1sa5EJH...

Barry Mattson of Rise Against Hunger shares a vision for ending world hunger–and how he came to be part of the movement. At the Compass Podcast, we identify the Divine in the everyday. For more episodes, visit: www.umc.org/podcasts

There’s a lot of work before us and the days are anxious. This simple breathing practice offers refreshment and renewal.

More episodes and notes: https://www.umc.org/en/rethink-church/compass-podcast Is it safe to talk about politics and religion? Jeania Ree Moore of umcjustice.org joined the conversation, offering wise words on human kinship and hope.

See more information and Compass episodes at https://www.umc.org/en/rethink-church/compass-podcast In this episode, fitness coach and pastor Erin Roesch shares her journey from doubt to resurrection–both physical and spiritual.

For more episodes of the Compass Podcast, visit www.umc.org/podcasts In this episode: What’s providing you with some hope and inspiration right now? Pierce and Ryan share current and future hopes amidst the Coronavirus pandemic.

Dr Rachel Kowert and Gaming Chaplain, Nelson Mendoza, talk about finding real connection in virtual space. For more on the Compass Podcast: https://www.umc.org/en/rethink-church/compass-podcast Facebook: @umcrethinkchurch Twitter: @umrethinkchurch Instagram: @rethinkchurch

DG Hollums talks with us about how we communally practice spirituality when we’re asked to keep our distance from one another. The Compass Podcast is a bi-monthly podcast hosted and produced by Ryan Dunn and Pierce Drake. In each episode, we look for ways we encounter the Divine in everyday life. For more from the … Continue reading "Ancient practices and the future of faith"

From coronavirus to tornadoes–there is a lot going on right now. Where might be God in the midst of all this?

Many of us define ourselves by our occupations. Pierce, Ryan and special guest Sabrina Short explore how purpose transcends occupation and provide some insight in understanding calling.

Giving up chocolate, ashes on foreheads, fasting from social media… what’s it all about? What is the season of Lent?

The headlines said the United Methodist Church is splitting. What’s behind the headlines?

New year, new you, right? Pierce and Ryan talk goals and glory in 2020.

Pete Dunlap, the digital detangler, offers insights on cutting digital distractions so we might find the Divine in the everyday.

Dan Haseltine of Jars of Clay joined the podcast to talk about what he’s up to now and where he’s seeing the divine in the midst of relief work with Blood:Water.

Rev. Rachel Billups, author of “Be Bold: Finding Your Fierce”, shares her story in capturing the boldness to be what she’s been called to be.

After learning of a co-worker’s death by suicide, Pierce and Ryan wonder what still needs to be said in the community faith about suicide and mental health.

Rozella Haydee White coaches us in changing the world–simply through our relationships with ourselves and those close to us.

We want to expose our kids to faith, right? We also don’t want to brainwash them. How do we inspire a thinking faith?

Karen Gonzalez shares her journey to belong, and in so doing, notes how we can all create communities of belonging. === Follow Us: Web: http://www.rethinkchurch.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umcrethinkchurch Twitter: https://twitter.com/umrethinkchurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rethinkchurch Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/umrethinkchurch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/r...

What actually makes a church? For that matter, what makes one a Christian? Jerry Herships joins the discussion around these questions. === Follow Us: Web: http://www.rethinkchurch.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umcrethinkchurch Twitter: https://twitter.com/umrethinkchurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rethinkchurch Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/umrethinkchurch YouTube: https:...

Roz Picardo joined us to talk about jumping a rut by keeping our focus in the right place. === Follow Us: Web: http://www.rethinkchurch.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umcrethinkchurch Twitter: https://twitter.com/umrethinkchurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rethinkchurch Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/umrethinkchurch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/rethinkchurch