Spark My Muse

Today, I celebrate the work of a previous guest, Dr Ibram X. Kendi with a reading from one of his books that gets to the heart of how to create lasting change that benefits all colors of people. Get access to extras at the link below that include links to him, his books, and a list of Black Americans authors I recommend reading. Pick one or two and make yourself more aware. These extras normally a...

Today, I celebrate the wisdom of a friend, Dr Lerita Coleman Brown. This is an edited version of the conversation that originally aired LIVE on October 12, 2020. She offers spiritual wisdom for our turbulent times, gives us details about Dr Howard Thurman and how his ways of knowing God intimately can guide us in our work and lives today. She also leads us in a centering practice for spiritual ren...

Today, I bring you some reflections on Ella Fitzgerald—the First Lady of Jazz; the Subversive Stillness devotional entry for Feb 3rd (from author Robert Monson); and the poignant "I need you" prayer from Dr. Howard Thurman. Get access to extras, like website links related to the episode, are at the support page that is free today. https://www.patreon.com/posts/46866376 Listen now with the AUDIO PL...

Today, I'm featuring three poems that will bring insight and relief. Get access to extras, read the poems, and get my notes at the support page that is free today. https://www.patreon.com/posts/46675699 Listen now with the AUDIO PLAYER: Featured music on the episode is "funky-tuna-guitar-90-bpm" and "Happiness" by John Bartmann. Both are CreativeCommons work. (CC) JOIN US! Meet up with us at this...

My guest today is author and returning guest Robert Monson. We are conversing about his devotional book "Subversive Stillness: An Antiracist Devotional for the Everyday Believer" (Get it here in time to read it for February:  https://www.subcultureinc.org/publications ) It is the book selection for February and we will meet for interaction and discussion on March 3 with Robert. The event is free,...

Today, I'm featuring a reading from Day 2 of Robert Monson's Devotional (the selected reading for February - be sure get a copy here: ( https://www.subcultureinc.org/product-page/subversive-stillness-1) so you're ready to read along with us!). Robert will meet with us to discuss his work on Wednesday March 3 (2021)- Register to attend for free here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/spark-my-muse---book-...

Today, I'm featuring two readings and focusing on the festival of Epiphany (or 3 Kings Day) and what is means to find a guiding star. Get access to extras at the program support page, including links to the readings here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/45863633 Featured music on the episode is by Ketsa and is called Gentle Wave. It is a CreativeCommons work. CC) Listen now with the AUDIO PLAYER: It...

Today, I'm featuring reflections from the On Being Midwinter Gathering Event (12/21/20) with Lucas Johnson and Krista Tippett, and excerpts from an article from in Aeon magazine online. It's by Nicholaos Jones from April 2020 and called "At times of suffering, the greatest gift is accompaniment by another". Get access to extras at the program support page, including links to the original article b...

Today, I'm featuring two short readings that relate to hope, comfort, peace, and Christmas.  Howard Thurman's book can be found here; and the poem, now an illustrated book with audio of Maya Angelou can be found here. There are no show notes for today's episode, but you are invited to visit patreon.com/sparkmymuse to support the program and read many posts, articles, and extras from previous episo...

My guest today is editor and author John M Sweeney and we are conversing about his book Nicholas Black Elk: Medicine Man, Catechist, Saint Find my notes for this episode and extras when you contribute as a supporter for only $1 here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/44930633 December reading REMINDER! "The Great Belonging" by Charlotte Donlon. Register for the LIVE discussion/event [ on WEDNESDAY, Ja...