Desert Rain Community Radio

David and Dorian continue the Pathways to Presence series walking about guidance and the importance of finding guides along the spiritual path.

David and Dorian sit down and discuss the Jesus Prayer, the origin story of it, how it has been used historically and how it has changed their life.

David and Dorian sit-down and discuss J. Philip Newell's reintroducing an ancient spiritual wisdom from Celtic Christianity.

David and Dorian sit down and discuss some insights written by Ken Wilbur comparing and contrasting religion and when it translates and when it transforms. Wilbur talks from a Buddhist perspective, while the guys look at the same things in Christianity. The reading came from "From One Taste: Daily Reflections on Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber. Tuesday, February 11 titled A Spirituality That T...

David and Dorian sit down and discuss the season of death. All Hallows' Eve, All Saints' Day, our local observance of Día de los Muertos, and much more. Unlike their previous episodes regarding the topic of death, the focus today is on the community aspect of death.

David and Dorian continue the Pathways to Presence series, and this months topic is Worship. Please join us October 27, 2022 7pm at the Plaza Theater in El Paso for an event that includes David reading his poetry. https://www.pechakucha.com/events/pkelpaso-26

David and Dorian sit down and discuss the idea of spiritual giftings and how that can manifest in community. We use 1Cor. to give us a starting point for the larger conversation. If you are interested in pre-ordering David's book of Haiku "Desolate Beauty: The Book of Light and Shadow" please email desertrainpoem@gmail.com

David and Dorian sit down and discuss a quote from Archbishop Fulton Sheen about St Francis being the same person regardless of time and place. Our conversation eventually takes us to the idea of the incarnate Christ, and how that exists for everybody. If you are interested in pre-ordering one of David's books, please email desertrainpoem@gmail.com

David and Dorian discuss the life and impact of Henri Nouwen on the world and their theology. According to Henri's website he "... was a Dutch-born Catholic priest, professor, psychologist and prolific writer. He taught psychology at the University of Notre Dame and pastoral theology at the Divinity Schools of Yale and Harvard before leaving academia to become the pastor at L’Arche Daybreak, a com...

David and Dorian continue the Pathways to Presence series and look at the practice of confession. They start with the way the practice has been abused and taken advantage of, and shift to how it can help on a spiritual path.

David and Dorian discuss the ideas around Kingdomtide, social minded action, and David's idea of "a working class spirituality." Episode picture is "Prisoners Exercising" painting by Vincent van Gogh.

David and Dorian sit down and discuss the impact that Barbara Brown Taylor's books have had on David's life. Barbara Brown Taylor, according to her website, is a "Writer, Speaker, [&] Spiritual Contrarian." Learning to Walk in the Dark, An Altar in the World, and Leaving Church are the main books we talk about on this episode.

David and Dorian sit down and discuss transitions in life. We look at both organizational type transitions as well as individuals going through life transitions.

David and Dorian sit down and continue the Pathways to Presence series we focus in on the idea and importance of service.

David and Dorian discuss the idea of spiritual direction, the importance of it in growing spiritually and some of the things to think about when looking for someone to mentor you spiritually.

David and Dorian sit down and discuss the idea of submission around spiritual growth, the good and bad. We also look at why this might be useful in a modern context.

David and Dorian sit down and continue the Pathways to Presence series focusing on solitude. How solitude has shaped their spiritual life, and how it has evolved over the last several years.

In this episode David Riefenberg joins Dorian for a conversation about his life, starting in Colorado. His many lives as a musician, follower of Christ, pastor, and eventually evolving to what his life looks like today as a Life Coach here in El Paso.

Jonathan Steele joins Dorian to discuss his time growing up at Desert Rain, going to university at New Mexico State, and some challenges that he has faced that eventually inspired him to move to Puerto Vallarta.

David and Dorian build off episode 49 "Shaping a Creative Life", and look at a practical side of creativity. How do we move through anxiety that might seem as a "Walls of Fire". Thank you to everyone that has given to the Kickstarter for the book of poetry. kick.drcrpod.com is the link to follow if you would like to give or share with your friends.

David and Dorian continue their Pathways to Presence series and simplicity is the focus of today's discussion. How it has manifested in their life, and how it has evolved over time. Thanks again for the Kickstarter support, and feel free to check in on it at kick.drcrpod.com

David and Dorian discuss the state of mental health in regards to the Christian community and how it is handled. Their conversation also explored some of the historical saints and how they may have struggled with mental illness.

David and Dorian discuss the Iona Creed. Its history and influence on David's life as well as its important symbolic and physical connection to Desert Rain. Kickstarter Link - http://kck.st/3FKTrux Thank you to everyone that has backed the Kickstarter campaign. Since we hit our financial goal, we are hoping to use the rest of the time as a preorder tool. If you are interested in getting a print of...

David Morrison has a big announcement. He is releasing a book of Haiku poetry later this year. This episode highlights a PechaKucha event David did a couple of months ago, we added some intro and outro thoughts and will be launching a kickstarter to help us with the funding of the book. Please reach out to desertrainpoem@gmail.com David's PechaKucha - https://www.pechakucha.com/presentations/desol...

Jonathan Klassen joins Dorian to tell about his time growing up in Canada and Texas, his spiritual upbringing as a Mennonite and continued evolution, and eventually landing in El Paso with his wife Abby and baby Luna.