Tag: Christianity

Keeping the Faith: Featuring Rad Jones Retired Secret Service officer to six US presidents & Isaiah 41:10

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https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2319470.rss EPISODE TRANSCRIPT: Intro:Welcome to Loving the Imperfect Podcast, a show for seekers of deeper contemplation. I'm Brianne Tuszynski. 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 … Continue reading Keeping the Faith: Featuring Rad Jones Retired Secret Service officer to six US presidents & Isaiah 41:10

Resounding Praise: Season One Finale with Psalm 150

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https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2319470.rss To listen on my website click HERE. To listen on the Buzzsprout website click HERE. 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 … Continue reading Resounding Praise: Season One Finale with Psalm 150

Entering the Mystical Path: Spain’s Golden Age & W. Somerset Maugham with Psalm 143

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In this episode, we explore what the beginning of a mystical path can look and feel like. I am speaking from my own experience, so please know that your experience might be different from mine. My journey began when I read W. Somerset Maugham's book Don Fernando, a history of Spain's Golden Age. In this book, he introduces some of the most important mystics of all time: St. Theresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, Luis de Leon, and the artist El Greco. This episode is our second to last episode in this season. I hope you enjoy it! Books/media mentioned in this episode: Somerset Maugham Interview: https://youtu.be/35zdFvas0uQ?si=5pq6qW357OBt9c2J Don Fernando by W. Somerset Maugham The Names of Christ by Luis de Leon The Interior Castle by St. Theresa of Avila translated and edited by Mirabai Starr The Life of Saint Teresa of Avila by Herself The Collected Works of St. John of the Cross translated by Kieran Kavanaugh Richard Rohr: Essential Teachings on Love by Richard Rohr selected and compiled by Joelle Chase and Judy Traeger

Mantras: An Aid in Meditation with Psalm 136

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In this episode, we explore different mantras that can be used in meditation and how meditation might be useful for us as our contemplative nature grows. This episode includes a reading from Psalm 136. Media mentioned in this episode: Thich Nhat Hanh: Mindful Meditation https://youtu.be/J62F0Y6PKes Center for Action and Contemplation Center for Action and Contemplation (cac.org) Turning To the Mystics with James Finley Turning to the Mystics — CAC Podcast with James Finley

Approaching our Past: Sankofa and What it Can Teach Us

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What do we need to retrieve from our past so we can advance in peace, likewise, what do we need to address or deal with from our past to promote a healthy future? Sankofa is a word that when translated means return and fetch it. It is an Adinkra (pictogram) symbol of the Asante people of Ghana. With the passing of Juneteenth, I wanted to briefly discuss Sankofa and what it can teach us along with the lessons of King Hezekiah of the Old Testament (who may have authored this week's psalm). Later, I'll sum up with an introduction to my favorite culinary historian and author, Michael W. Twitty.

*Prayers without Words with a Poem by Mary Oliver and Psalm 122

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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

C. G. Jung on Nature and the Ego with Psalm 115

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Thank you for joining me on Loving the Imperfect! Lately, I've been reading The Earth Has a Soul which is a collection of work from C. G. Jung (pronounced Yoo-ng). It's changing the way I think about our society, so I thought I would share a couple of points Jung made more than half a century ago about America specifically, our culture, our false notion of progress, and our speedy technological advances. He begs us to get back to our instincts, back to our roots, and leave technology behind arguing that it has never saved us the time we thought we needed. It seems everyone is busier than ever nowadays! Join me as we read Psalm 115 which points to idol worship. Is technology modern society's idol, taking precedence over every precious thing in our natural and spiritual lives? Blessings, Brianne Turczynski

Episode 17: Silencing All the “Wicked” in the Land

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https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2319470.rss Episode Transcript:Welcome to Loving the Imperfect Podcast, a show for laypeople and 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. So I thought it was my turn … Continue reading Episode 17: Silencing All the “Wicked” in the Land

When and How to Leave a Toxic Environment Like a Mystic with Psalm 94

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Hello and Welcome to Loving the Imperfect!! Sometimes it can be hard to tell if you're experiencing a toxic environment. The toxicity can disguise itself and sometimes you've been existing in it for so long you can no longer read the signs. Join me as Psalm 94 guides us into this topic, and I tell you a little of my own experience leaving a toxic work environment. Books and Episodes mentioned in this episode: Witness: What I learned from Ellie Wiesel's Classroom by Ariel Burger Episode 4: How to Deal with Bullies Thank you for joining me. Please consider sharing and subscribing!