HI THERE! I'M BRIANNE TURCZYNSKI, FREELANCE WRITER, HISTORICAL RESEARCHER, & PERPETUAL SEEKER OF THE HUMAN CONDITION. WELCOME TO MY SPACE WHERE I SHARE THE BOOKS I'M READING, MY SPIRITUAL FINDINGS, FLOWERS IN MY GARDEN, AND LOST STORIES. ALL ARE WELCOME HERE.
https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2319470.rss Intro: Welcome to Loving the Imperfect Podcast, a show for seekers of deeper contemplation. I'm Brianne Turczynski. For 10 years I've been studying offerings from holy teachers and holy texts. I'm a journalist who has listened to the stories of many people throughout the years, and I continue to be captivated by the stories … Continue reading Father Eric Williams: A Life in the Priesthood
Happy Valentine's Day! An invitation to remember the loves of our lives whether they are family members or friends.
https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2319470.rss  Welcome to Loving the Imperfect Podcast, a show for seekers of deeper contemplation. I'm Brianne Turczynski. For 10 years, I've been studying offerings from holy teachers and holy texts. I'm a journalist who has listened to the stories of many people throughout the years, and I continue to be captivated by the stories of … Continue reading A Lifetime of Service with Ged Youngman
https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2319470.rss Listen on my website HERE Listen on the Buzzsprout website HERE *NOTE: As this episode was in the editing process my hometown experienced an active shooter at one of our park splash pads. Nine people were injured; some are still in critical condition, including an eight-year-old child. I’d like to dedicate this episode to … Continue reading *Prayers without Words with a Poem by Mary Oliver and Psalm 122
Hello and thank you for tuning in! I'm Brianne Turczynsk, a teacher, an author/journalist, a filmmaker, and a student of mysticism in the Christian tradition. Mysticism is the part of all religions and practices that unifies all people and practices breaking down the walls around our beliefs built by religious dogma. In this episode, we … Continue reading Can Ordinary People Be Holy
https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2319470.rss  Transcript:Hello and welcome to Loving the Imperfect. I'm Brianne Turczynski, your host. This is a podcast for Christians and others of all beliefs and practices who are sick and tired of dogma and just want peace in the world across all religions and practices. With each episode, I share a brief story and a … Continue reading Is the Spirit Nudging You?
In this episode, we discuss the Red Sea crossing and the scientific evidence that proves it may have occurred. It's an episode that asks us to notice the miracles in our lives and the Spirit of Love's subtle nudges to glean meaning from everyday life. Books mentioned in this episode:Epic of GilgameshAngels in My Hair by … Continue reading The Parting of the Red Sea: Myth, Miracles, and Message with Psalm 66
As Easter is approaching I thought we should take a closer look at Pontius Pilate, a man with whom Jesus is forever entwined. This episode offers a different approach to looking at those embedded in the system of unjust decision-making throughout the world and suggests that we muster up compassion in the most unexpected corners, … Continue reading Loving Pontius Pilate
This episode contains a reading of Psalm 31, a psalm that brings to mind the crucifixion of Jesus. I will share a reading from the poetry of Sappho, a Greek poetess of the year 600 B.C.E. I will compare her work to David's and share some history of this wonderful poet. Later in the episode, we will be blessed by the Mission Sisters of the Holy Spirit. A few years ago I conducted several interviews with these amazing ladies and share with you a special moment from my last meeting with them before COVID. They are religious sisters of the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw, Michigan. Thank you for tuning in to the show. Please consider sharing the show with someone you love and especially with those you are learning to love. : ) Books mentioned in this episode: Sappho translated by Mary Barnard For more information about me and my work, please visit http://www.brianneturczynski.com or http://www.lovingtheimperfect.com
I have begun to obsess over Polish Cinema. Why this obsession? I feel this intense yearning to watch every film by Andrzej Wajda. The way he portrays women is incredible. They are portrayed like Our Lady Mary-- the Saviors and the symbols of truth, innocence and honesty and usually saving the butts of men, or … Continue reading I’m officially obsessed with Polish Cinema
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