Courage to be Known Podcast (C2BK)

Summary The discussion centers on the pivotal experience known as "the wall," which represents a significant and often challenging juncture in one's spiritual journey. This experience is not merely a phase, but rather a profound encounter that compels individuals to confront their perceptions of faith, productivity, and self-worth. As I delve into this concept, I emphasize the importance of recogn...

Join Dr. Mitsch as he navigates the waters of his own seasons of grief He will be reflecting and commenting on the journey through grief as he experiences it. The Critical Journey Find out more about SGI community: Learn more about Seasons of our Grief here

Summary The critical journey of faith is a multifaceted process, and in our discussion, we delve into the intricacies of the third stage, which is characterized as the productive life. This phase emphasizes the temptation to equate one’s self-worth with one’s productivity in ministry, a notion that often leads to spiritual burnout and disillusionment. I articulate the importance of recognizing tha...

Summary The primary focus of our discussion centers around the concept of the spiritual journey, particularly as articulated in the second phase, which we designate as the learning or discipled life. It is essential to comprehend that during this phase, individuals often conflate knowledge about God with a genuine relationship with Him, leading to a superficial understanding of faith. We explore t...

In the latest episode of the Outpost podcast, Dr. Ray Mitsch embarks on a thoughtful exploration of the spiritual journey, commencing with an in-depth discussion of the 'Converted Life.' This initial stage of spiritual development is characterized by a heightened awareness of one's spiritual needs, often ignited by moments of awe or a deep-seated sense of inadequacy. Dr. Mitsch articulates that co...

The spiritual journey represents a profound exploration of one’s faith and personal growth, which we will delve into during this discourse. I shall draw upon the insights from Janet Hagberg and Robert Gulick's seminal work, "The Critical Stages in the Life of Faith," to elucidate the complexities and nuances associated with this transformative process. It is imperative to acknowledge that understa...

In the last installment of the Seasons of our Grief series, Dr. Mitsch explains what the season of fall looks like in terms of the task, traits, and tools necessary to navigate the last part of the active healing journey through grief. Find out more about what this looks like, and what next steps there are in the journey through grief! Find out more about SGI community: Learn more about Seasons of...

Just when we think we are "out of the woods" of our grief, we are ambushed by unexpectedly strong emotions. What's up with that? It's called the summer of our grief. Listen in as Dr. Mitsch explains the important role that the summer of our grief plays in our journey of grief. Find out more about SGI community: Reserve a spot at the upcoming Book Launch Party Learn more about Seasons of our Grief...

Dr. Mitsch continues our series on the seasons of our grief. Spring presents another unique challenge as we walk the journey of grief. Listen to find out what the task, traits, and tools that are part of the spring of our grief. Find out more about SGI community: Reserve a spot at the upcoming Book Launch Party

Continuing our three part series allowing listeners to hear the thoughts and conclusions from those who have experienced a silent retreat. Listen to two of our "veterans" who have attended 5 or more retreats and the impact it has had on them.

Dr. Mitsch continues his series about the seasonal approach to thinking and healing from our grief. In this episode, he talks about the first season of our grief - winter. With each season there are characteristics to understand, and tools to use to embrace the journey of our grief. Seasons of our Grief: https://a.co/d/5u1UXmC Find it on SGI: www.sgi-net.org

Dr. Mitsch starts a four part series on grief and loss as a preview for his upcoming book, "The Seasons of our Grief." In this episode, he looks at the importance of the discussion about grief and loss, and the misconceptions we hold about this vital aspect of our lives. Seasons of our Grief: https://a.co/d/5u1UXmC Find it on SGI: www.sgi-net.org

Listen to another installment of voices from the silence! In today's episode you'll hear from two young women, one a veteran, and the other who did a silent retreat for the first time. Their observations and reactions are powerful... Check out Dr. Mitsch's new book!

Ever wondered what a silent retreat is like? Listen to two interviews from participants from a recent silent retreat. You will get to hear from a leader, and from a long-time participant in our retreats. Check out Dr. Mitsch's new book!

Are New Year's resolutions all that effective? Tonight, millions of people are going to make resolutions that will all go the way of the dinosaurs by the end of January. Why bother? That is what this final episode of The Outpost podcast is about, and what we can consider doing instead that will actually change us for the long term. At the end of the episode there will some exciting announcements r...

We often play god more than we realize, and one of those ways is punishing ourselves when things aren't going well. The reality is that because we have such troubles with grace, we play god when we "correct" ourselves with shame. Different strategies for controlling our behavior are examined, and what impact it has on our spiritual journey and relationship with God.

We love freedom. We love to talk about freedom. But what does it really mean for our relationships and trying to make the changes we desire in our lives. Are you living the old code in a new way, or a new code in an old way? Dr. Mitsch explores the three options we have for embracing the freedom that is ours, and how we are hesitant to live it.

Comfortably enslaved? Are you kidding? Who wants to be enslaved? Yet, as Dr. Mitsch shows us we are comfortable in our enslavement to such a degree that we resist the change that would actually free us. Listen in to be provoked and challenged!

Dr. Mitsch continues his exploration of grace, and what makes it so difficult for us to accept it. An interesting parallel is drawn between two Biblical men and how they responded to the grace that was given them when they had both betrayed or denied Jesus. In many ways, we are just like those men. Dr. Mitsch talks about the the power of the voice of grace versus the voice of shame.

Dr. Mitsch explores the distortions and conclusions that so many people make about grace. What is it? What difference does it make ? How do we experience it? These are a few questions he considers as he tackles a subject that many people think they know, but don't live.

Which do you prefer to change? Your motivation? Or, just emphasize your self-discipline? Often we forget that motivation matters. Because it matters so much, and it takes too much time we simply impose self-discipline and hope that it changes our motivation. Unfortunately, it never works. Listen in to find out more!

The end of the retreat certainly didn't go as Dr. Mitsch had anticipated. Tune in to find out what happened, and how significant it was for the retreatants involved.

Dr. Mitsch shares some observations from day three of the silent retreat for 2023. There were many similarities between what students confronted in their second night of debrief and how that relates to our everyday spiritual journey.

Dr. Mitsch reports again from the fall silent retreat day two. Listen to see the unique place he is reporting from, and the observations he has to make that is every bit as applicable to our everyday lives as what has happened in the silent retreat. Check out the video podcast at www.bit.ly/outpost_media To donate to support continued participation by young people and others, visit our donation pa...

Ever wondered what a silent retreat is like? Listen to this and the next two episodes to find out more and get an inside look at a silent retreat and the observations and insights offered by Dr. Mitsch To find out more about our next silent retreat and get more information about them visit: www.sgi-net.org.