Desert Rain Community Radio

David and Dorian discuss the concept of study and scholarship when it comes to a spiritual life. What has worked for them and help to continue down the pathway to presence?

Steve Alvarez joins David and Dorian to discuss his life, becoming a christian, being a head pastor, and all the ups and downs associated with each.

Dorian sits down with Abby Carl-Klassen and they discuss her spiritual life as a kid and young adult, her attending UTEP, travels, and eventually landing as part of the community with her husband Jonathan and baby Luna. And a link to her book of Poetry "Ain't Country Like You" - https://diggingpress.com/2020/08/11/aint-country-like-you-new-chapbook1/

David and Dorian are joined by surprise guest Bill Helm from last month's Numinous Space episodes. We unpack this idea of belonging, and the feeling of longing to belong. The importance of both in forming meaningful relationships and community.

David and Dorian discuss the practice of fasting from a spiritual perspective and share some practical things that have helped them through out the years.

David and Dorian discuss monasticism, historically and what it looks like in modern times. We also unpack monastic vows, and the great impact taking vows had on David's life.

David and Dorian sit down and talk about the "inner Pharisee" or the religious ego that sets on a self-righteous mountain that can eventually evolve into our community or people around us.

David Morrison and I continue our conversation with Bill Helm, and get into more specifics of the structures he envisioned while doing his research and the meaning of them.

David and Dorian are joined by Bill Helm, an architect in El Paso, and we explore this idea of sacred spaces and how they can be cultivated. http://numinousspace.com/

David and Dorian discuss prayer. As the 2nd part of this year's Pathways to Presence, we look at the evolution of prayer in our lives and how we have used different types of prayer during our life on this path called Life.

David and Dorian sit down and have a conversation around the desert. The actually desert and why does it call to us, as well as the desert's role in world religion and spirituality. Lastly if you are interested in the PechaKucha event find more information here: https://www.pechakucha.com/events/el-paso-vol-24 AND register here: https://pechakucha.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-Khv2IggT8muVgWZ7H-7HQ

David and Dorian discuss the idea of overlapping creativity and spirituality, what that might look like, and how we can embrace that in the mystical world.

David and Dorian sit down with Greg Steele and we explore the importance about having different people, perspectives, and ideas when living in community. They also investigate the importance of having similar principles.

David and Dorian sit down and explore the idea and practice of meditation. This is a new series where we will explore 12 different spiritual practices over 2022. We will release one episode a month under the "Pathways to Presence" series.

Dorian sits down with Marie Espinosa and they discuss her spiritual life as a kid, her communities through out the years, how philosophy has informed her religious and spiritual life, and eventually landing at Desert Rain with her family.

David and Dorian sit down and discuss the singer, songwriter, and missionary Rich Mullins. We look at how he embodied his faith, and the impact that had on David's spiritual journey.

David and Dorian sit down and talk about the story of Epiphany as a continuation of the Advent and Christmas conversations we have had over the last month.

Thank you everyone! We are grateful for you making 2021 special for this podcast.

Dorian and David sit down and discuss the Christmas story, Jesus' early life, and epiphany. This is the 4th part of our ongoing Advent series.

David and Dorian, on part 3 of this 4 part Advent & Christmas series, we sit down and discuss the story of Elizabeth and Mary. How it is important to the Advent story and modern day Christianity.

David and Dorian sit down to start our 4 part series about Advent and Christmas. We talk about the historical and spiritual significance, and why the season is still relevant in 2021. First Sunday of Advent Gospel Reading Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 (3)

David and Dorian sit down and talk about gratitude, the idea of thanksgiving, and some ideas to get through a possible trying time around the holiday. We also end with multiple people from the community speaking on gratitude.

David and Dorian discuss the evolution from a Charismatic type of worship to a Contemplative lifestyle, and how that might serve people on their spiritual journey.

David and Dorian sit down to discuss the idea of success vs failure, and how ultimate success comes from failure. How can God use your failures as ultimate success in the world? James Cone video - https://youtu.be/fPF2RuD4124