Living Centered

In this episode host Gordon Collier reflects on silence, solitude, and spiritual renewal through the lens of the TV show The Bear—especially Richie Jaramovich’s transformation when placed in a calm, disciplined environment. Gordon connects that story to spiritual practice, offering questions to help listeners slow down, become more attentive to God, and find rest before returning to their daily vo...

Welcome to your evening Examen. This episode is meant to be used as a tool that you can use each day this week to prayerfully reflect on those things you are grateful to God for, where you saw God at work in your life, anything that he has invited you into, spoken to and anything that you may need to repent of.

In God's presence is fullness of joy; in His right hand (i.e. in Himself) there are pleasures forever.” Psalm 16:11 You are listening to the Living Centered Podcast. The world is a noisy place, full of activity and it can be hard to notice God throughout our day. My hope is that through these podcast episodes you will practice a preference for God and become more attentive and responsive to his co...

Lectio Divina; What is it? Why should we practice it and how do you do it? You are listening to the Living Centered Podcast. The world is a noisy place, full of activity and it can be hard to notice God throughout our day. My hope is that through these podcast episodes you will practice a preference for God and become more attentive and responsive to his constant invitation.   Interested in learni...

Welcome to your evening Examen. This episode is meant to be used as a tool that you can use each day this week to prayerfully reflect on those things you are grateful to God for, where you saw God at work in your life, anything that he has invited you into, spoken to and anything that you may need to repent of. God Bless, Gordon Collier Spiritual Director

Welcome to you daily examen. The examen is a spiritual formation tool for self-reflection. It can be used daily, weekly, or even monthly. Like a date night with your significant other, the answer to “how often?” really is: As often as you want. As often as helps. All healthy relationships require intentionality. They never just happen. Why wouldn’t you want to check in with God daily? Interested i...

The decision to get out of bed is the decision to live. It is a claim that life is worth living despite the risk and uncertainty and the inevitability of suffering—one of the few things we can know for certain in this life.” ― Alan Noble, On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living You are listening to the Living Centered Podcast. The world is a noisy place, full of activity and it can be...

Welcome to you daily examen. The examen is a spiritual formation tool for self-reflection. It can be used daily, weekly, or even monthly. The frequency is not important. Nurturing one’s relationship with God is. Like date night with your significant other, the answer to “how often?” really is: As often as you want. As often as helps. All healthy relationships require intentionality. They never jus...

“When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die.” ― Deitrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship Living as a follower of Jesus in today's world is like swimming against a powerful current. It's a journey that demands constant reminders, instruction, and encouragement. Why? Because as followers of Christ, we are called to embrace and embody a set of principles and values that often stand in sta...

Welcome to you daily examen. The examen is a spiritual formation tool for self-reflection. It can be used daily, weekly, or even monthly. The frequency is not important. Nurturing one’s relationship with God is. Like date night with your significant other, the answer to “how often?” really is: As often as you want. As often as helps. All healthy relationships require intentionality. They never jus...

On todays episode we're discussing the spiritual rhythm of The Daily Examen. The world is a noisy place, full of activity and it can be hard to notice God throughout our day. My hope is that through these podcast episodes you will practice a preference for God and become more attentive and responsive to his constant invitation. Interested in learning if Spiritual Direction is right for you? Email...

The world is a noisy place, full of activity and it can be hard to notice God throughout our day. My hope is that through these podcast episodes you will practice a preference for God and become more attentive and responsive to his constant invitation. Interested in learning if Spiritual Direction is right for you? Email me at livingcentered22@gmail.com LEARN MORE: https://compasscenterva.org/offe...

Season Two: Episode 3 From Goal-Setting to Soul-Posturing: Welcoming the New Year with God's Promises On today's episode I'm reading an excerpt from my own personal journal from December 31st, 2023. To ponder and contemplate, my death can open a door to a revolution of my mind, my heart, my soul, and how I treat others. Numbering my days and remembering that my life is short is wisdom. It reveals...

Minding The Gap: Listening To God Have you ever heard the sweet story of Oswald and Margaret McCollum and their relationship with the London Subway system ? On todays episode I'm reflecting on what it looks like to spend intentional time with God, pursuing paying attention and listening to God.   You are listening to the Living Centered Podcast. The world is a noisy place, full of activity and it...

Welcome to Season two, episode two; Embracing Imperfection: Exploring the Beauty in Unsuccessful Prayers. Do you have 2024 goals? Do you have goals around prayer? Become a prayer warrior, to pray more with your husband or wife, pray more for your family, friends, etc… We don’t pray to be more effective or successful we pray because we need to. The world is a noisy place, full of activity and it ca...

Welcome to Season 2 of The Living Centered Podcast: Beyond Vacation: Finding Genuine Rest in the Midst of Life's Hustle. I think we in the west have a strange understanding of Rest. When we think about rest it’s generally maybe binging Netflix, drinking too much, eating too much maybe, kicking our feet up. Defending our time or what we think is rest just isn’t. For example, I hear the mantra every...

I spent some time reflecting on the past couple of years as I've been providing Spiritual Direction, what that means to me and to others and wanted to share it with you before we start the new year. You are listening to the Living Centered Podcast. The world is a noisy place, full of activity and it can be hard to notice God throughout our day. My hope is that through these podcast episodes you wi...

You are listening to the Living Centered Podcast. The world is a noisy place, full of activity and it can be hard to notice God throughout our day. My hope is that through these podcast episodes you will practice a preference for God and become more attentive and responsive to his constant invitation.   Interested in learning if Spiritual Direction is right for you? Email me at livingcentered22@gm...

You are listening to the Living Centered Podcast. The world is a noisy place, full of activity and it can be hard to notice God throughout our day. My hope is that through these podcast episodes you will practice a preference for God and become more attentive and responsive to his constant invitation.   Interested in learning if Spiritual Direction is right for you? Email me at livingcentered22@gm...

You are listening to the Living Centered Podcast. The world is a noisy place, full of activity and it can be hard to notice God throughout our day. My hope is that through these podcast episodes you will practice a preference for God and become more attentive and responsive to his constant invitation.   Interested in learning if Spiritual Direction is right for you? Email me at livingcentered22@gm...

Part two from yesterday’s episode. You are listening to the Living Centered Podcast. The world is a noisy place, full of activity and it can be hard to notice God throughout our day. My hope is that through these podcast episodes you will practice a preference for God and become more attentive and responsive to his constant invitation. “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Couns...

You are listening to the Living Centered Podcast. The world is a noisy place, full of activity and it can be hard to notice God throughout our day. My hope is that through these podcast episodes you will practice a preference for God and become more attentive and responsive to his constant invitation. “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever. He is...

What is Spiritual Direction and who am I? You are listening to the Living Centered Podcast. The world is a noisy place, full of activity and it can be hard to notice God throughout our day. My hope is that through these podcast episodes you will practice a preference for God and become more attentive and responsive to his constant invitation. “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you anothe...

You are listening to the Living Centered Podcast. The world is a noisy place, full of activity and it can be hard to notice God throughout our day. My hope is that through these podcast episodes you will practice a preference for God and become more attentive and responsive to his constant invitation.   Get the Book here: https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-What-Love-Spiritual/dp/158743380X/ref=sr_1_1?...

What is Spiritual Direction and who am I? You are listening to the Living Centered Podcast. The world is a noisy place, full of activity and it can be hard to notice God throughout our day. My hope is that through these podcast episodes you will practice a preference for God and become more attentive and responsive to his constant invitation. “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you anothe...