Rick Kohut

Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God

Religion EN ↓ 541 episodes

A frequent reflection on how a middle-aged, marginal Catholic sees the MORE, aka God, by looking for the more in the world around. Episodes focused on this light have interspersed ST21 episodes - a modern version of The Screwtape Letters. Listen and see how to recognize the nearness of the MORE and hear how to avoid being distracted away from the deep. May this podcast help you to see and experience deeply.

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Rick Kohut

Episodes

# 341 - Presence in a Great Coffee Solution 07.12.2018 10:07

If you've listened to episodes #135, #128, #116, or #58 you know that the Keurig K coffee pods are a nemesis of mine. Today I was feeling grateful for a great alternative solution - the Hamilton Beach Brewstation 48466-MX (this is not a paid product endorsement - just a really cool thing which has helped the faculty at my school and also the earth!)🌎

# 340 - Presence in "O Come Emmanuel" 06.12.2018 8:50

I sing this magnificent Advent hymn with my students and recall how much it means to me.

# 339 - Presence in Creative Solutions in Caring 4 Creation 05.12.2018 8:23

I watch the #24HoursOfReality with my students and reflect on low or no carbon ways to solve problems - like raking leaves!

# 338 - Presence in #24HoursOfReality 04.12.2018 8:52

I am watching now (until 9pm EST on December 4th) the amazing, inspiring, unifying 24 Hours of Reality and it's focus on Caring for Creation

# 337 - Presence in the Two Boys @ the Library 03.12.2018 12:45

It's the first Sunday of Advent and experiencing Christ in others is on my mind. I saw Christ is these two boys I watched as I worked at the library.

# 336 - Presence in Friends at an Unusual Place 02.12.2018 12:16

Two friends do me, and the winery where I work, a big favor as I'm pouring wine in the "Annex" and not the main part of the winery.

# 335 - Presence in "The Truman Show" 02.12.2018 11:14

I begin to show my students the classic "The Truman Show," which when it was released in 1998 both predicted and parodied the ubiquitous "reality shows" of today. (Thanks for your patience as this is posted WAY late for Fri the 30th)

# 334 - Presemce in Our Shiny New Aldi 30.11.2018 11:31

Not a promotion, but a positive commentary on a new grocery store in my neighborhood which will make a difference.

# 332 -Presence in Student Servant Leadership and U.S. Senate Vote 29.11.2018 11:03

I witness a student stepping up to lead and support U.S. Senators (both of our Ohio ones) who voted to get the US out of the Yemen war.

# 331 - Presence in Philosophical Questions From My 7th Period 28.11.2018 9:20

At the end of the first day after our holiday break, I am surprised by a good philosophical question - "How do we know something is real?"

# 330 - Presence in Gratitude on Cyber Monday 27.11.2018 7:32

I don't shop myself, but am grateful when my parents shop for me and my family. Plus, research tells us of the carbon impact of online shopping.

# 329 - Presence in 300+ Days of Meditation 26.11.2018 12:50

I reflect on hitting a milestone of consecutive days of meditating and the difference it has made in my life.

# 328 - Presence in Astroworld on "Podcast: The Ride" 25.11.2018 8:58

Warm memories come back as I hear the guys on "Podcast: The Ride" talk about the theme park from my growing up in Houston - Astroworld!

# 327 - Presence in My First Walk in a LONG Time 24.11.2018 6:46

I don't really go to the mall on Black Friday. Instead I get off my butt and get out for my first walk in way too long. Gotta do it more often as I had forgotten how much I enjoy it!

# 326 - Presence in Thanksgiving & Our Movie Tradition 23.11.2018 6:47

We enjoyed a pleasant and yummy dinner before going out to see "Ralph Breaks the Internet."

# 325 - Presence in 3rd Period Hospitality & Surprise Christmas Tree 22.11.2018 12:13

On Thanksgiving Eve my 3rd period welcomed six guests and I am surprised by the Christmas tree at Easton (do check out the video of it)

# 324 - Presence in the A.J. Jacobs TED Talk 21.11.2018 7:48

It's all about gratitude on Thanksgiving Eve!

# 323 - Presence in Filastine and a Touch on My Shoulder 20.11.2018 10:31

My day begins with a mind blowing video by Filastine and ends with a simple touch by a friend.

# 322 - Presence in the Cool New Chairs at the Library 19.11.2018 7:22

Yes, I dig my local library - a lot!

# 320 - Presence in Deep Generational Conversation at the Winery 18.11.2018 13:11

I work my usual Saturday afternoon/evening shift at the winery and enjoy a three way conversation about generations which gets surprisingly deep.

# 320 - Presence in Faculty Retreat and the Wine Tasting Teacher Gig 17.11.2018 11:47

I enjoy the annual faculty retreat day and launch my Wine Tasting Teacher in the evening with my first paid gig.

# 319 - Presence in Connecting on Parent-Teacher Conference Night 16.11.2018 11:05

I stay late at school to meet with parents and am surprised by a conversation with a dad of a now senior student whom I taught when he was a freshman.

# 318 - Presence in the Visit to a Mosque 15.11.2018 8:57

I go with friends in their Church group as they visit a mosque and meet new Muslim friends.

# 317 - Presence in Streaming Music and eBooks 14.11.2018 11:43

Two things I really dig - Spotify and Kindle!

# 316 - Presence in a Moving amd Complicated Veteran's Day 13.11.2018 12:59

My school hears from a recent veteran and his heart wrenching story about his time in Iraq