Desert Rain Community Radio

David and Dorian discuss the sacred word that is used during Centering Prayer. We also explore the use of an image or breathing instead of a word. We also start of the episode by talking about Centering Prayer in general if you have missed previous Pathways to Presence episodes.

David and Dorian dive into the topic of Pentecost, the significance of it, the birth of the Holy Spirit, and how it fits into modern Christianity.

David and Dorian sit down and talk about the Road to Emmaus gospel story and transition to a John Andrew Gallery, Quaker author, quote about the inner and outer light taken from an article "Life of the Spirit" published in the Friends Journal. This is a Pre-Pentacost episode.

David and Dorian are joined by Jacob Neria to talk how craft informs the spiritual life and navigating the world as a "Ruined Monk". Here are the two previous episodes that Jacob has been on: The Still Point - https://share.transistor.fm/s/78ebd733 Jacob's Road to Desert Rain -  https://share.transistor.fm/s/a2ab605a

David and Dorian explore the idea of how the natural world and spiritual world overlap and inform each other. Many religious try to maintain a separation between the physical world and spirit world, we discuss why this might not work in and around one's spiritual evolution. NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite 17 Image Credit: NASA

David and Dorian continue their discussion on Centering Prayer. This month we break down the simple and practical starting point for Centering Prayer.

David and Dorian talk about the idea from John of the Cross about the Purgative way, Illuminative way, & Unitive way and how those three lend themselves to transformation.

David and Dorian talk about the idea of getting "stuck" in life and how that can inspire a beautiful new set of Questions. The conversation evolves to the point of talking about Howard Thurman's idea of the Inward Sea. Photo credit to David West.

David and Dorian start a conversation in and around the Gospel passage John 9. The blind man being healed and then land on an Annie Dillard passage about learning to see.

David and Dorian continue their conversation about centering prayer inspired from chapter 3 of Thomas Keating's Open Mind Open Heart. Today's chapter focuses on the history and evolution of centering prayers.

David and Dorian sit down and talk about the recent "He Gets Us" commercial campaign, and transition into the Asbury Revival. We look at the difference between the two, and focus the conversation on revival; past, present, and future.

David and Dorian sit down and discuss how Phyllis Tickle has impacted their spiritual walk individually, and breakdown her profound thoughts around the idea of Emergence Christianity. Below we have posted the two YouTube videos we mention throughout this episode. Part 1 - https://youtu.be/aG-GNvDeFV8 Part 2 - https://youtu.be/2O0gyzU8Dn0 Phyllis Tickle (photo by Teresa Hooper)

David and Dorian sit down and discuss the Sermon on the Mount. They look at how it has impacted their personal walk, how it has impacted the Christian world and has been forgotten at times. To see the ASL translation of Desolate Beauty - Click Here

David and Dorian continue their conversation about centering prayer inspired from chapter 2 of Thomas Keating's Open Mind Open Heart.

David and Dorian sit down and discuss Lent and how it fits into the liturgical calendar, and we end with discussing the significance of the Cross.

David and Dorian sit down and discuss the beatitudes, the spiritual significance and why they are ignored, at times, by popular Christianity.

David and Dorian sit down and discuss how sometimes people stop Spiritually seeking after they say the Jesus prayer, complete confirmation in the Catholic context, or other similar rituals. They explore that the path is a continued one, and an ever evolving one.

David and Dorian continue the Pathways to Presence series, this year using Father Thomas Keating's book Open Mind, Open Heart as the road map for their monthly discussion.

David and Dorian look at the relevance of religion now and moving forward. The conversation was anchored by an Einstein quote David had come across about religion.

David and Dorian have a broad conversation based on a quote from an upcoming book by Bono of U2 fame.

David and Dorian discuss their moving experience at "Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience" and how it has stayed with them over the last 2 weeks. Tickets can be purchased here: https://beyondvangogh.com . We also mention a clip from Dr. Who and that can be seen here: https://youtu.be/ubTJI_UphPk

David and Dorian discuss David's negative outlook on the evangelical church.

David and Dorian wrap the Pathways to Presence series with celebration. Thank you all for your support.

David and Dorian discuss the divine feminine through the lens of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mary, and St. Brigid of Ireland.

David and Dorian sit down to talk about the 4 Gospels and the mysteries that are embedded within.