Desert Rain Community Radio Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/desert-rain-community-radio David Morrison, Danny West, Jacob Neria, & David West discuss Desert Rain Community, ideas and principles around Christian spirituality, and people having an instrumental influence on community living. Desert Rain 417c4407-f36c-5585-a412-b54a026143ac no Trailer - Road to Desert Rain en Tue, 09 Sep 2025 18:22:51 -0600 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:01:13 -0700 https://www.theruined.com/desert-rain-community-radio/ https://img.transistor.fm/h4g5RAb2WJUjUFX1pBSxZe3EM8pKszDrmJhWk7CVx8A/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE2NTIyLzE2MDY0/Mzc5NDUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Desert Rain Community Radio https://www.theruined.com/desert-rain-community-radio/ episodic David Morrison David Morrison, Danny West, Jacob Neria, & David West discuss Desert Rain Community, ideas and principles around Christian spirituality, and people having an instrumental influence on community living. David Morrison, Danny West, Jacob Neria, & David West discuss Desert Rain Community, ideas and principles around Christian spirituality, and people having an instrumental influence on community living.. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, Dorian Mason No No A Revisit of Genesis 150 150 A Revisit of Genesis full 85f49c8b-0c81-4244-b8f8-62de2953f40f https://share.transistor.fm/s/187ff71b Title: A Revisit of Genesis 

Welcome back to Desert Rain Community Radio!! This week we are joined by David M. and David W. as always, and this episode is centered around diving into a verse from Genesis, and then we take the. conversation from there. Hope you all enjoy, and let's get into it!

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Welcome back to Desert Rain Community Radio!! This week we are joined by David M. and David W. as always, and this episode is centered around diving into a verse from Genesis, and then we take the. conversation from there. Hope you all enjoy, and let's get into it!

]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2025 18:22:46 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 2646 Title: A Revisit of Genesis 

Welcome back to Desert Rain Community Radio!! This week we are joined by David M. and David W. as always, and this episode is centered around diving into a verse from Genesis, and then we take the. conversation from there. Hope you all enjoy, and let's get into it!

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No Welcome Back 149 149 Welcome Back full e39be02e-88cc-4f00-acf6-673682d5b44d https://share.transistor.fm/s/453e6ec5 Welcome back to the show! New host Danny West sits down with David Morrison and David West to catch up since our time away from the podcast. We discuss changes that have occurred in life, dealing with loss, and other topics centered around the impact of community.

]]> Welcome back to the show! New host Danny West sits down with David Morrison and David West to catch up since our time away from the podcast. We discuss changes that have occurred in life, dealing with loss, and other topics centered around the impact of community.

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 18:57:04 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3057 Welcome back to the show! New host Danny West sits down with David Morrison and David West to catch up since our time away from the podcast. We discuss changes that have occurred in life, dealing with loss, and other topics centered around the impact of community.

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #127 - Web of the Spirit 148 148 #127 - Web of the Spirit full 02246956-ee72-4ce6-8b10-88c5431604be https://share.transistor.fm/s/2f280134 David and Dorian sit down to discuss Saint Brigid and transition to a conversation about Indra's Net, and how the Universe is connected.

]]> David and Dorian sit down to discuss Saint Brigid and transition to a conversation about Indra's Net, and how the Universe is connected.

]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:34:37 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3559 David and Dorian sit down to discuss Saint Brigid and transition to a conversation about Indra's Net, and how the Universe is connected.

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #126 - The Extraordinary & Unknown 147 147 #126 - The Extraordinary & Unknown full 5009f35f-ea17-40ba-bb78-fd10e38f63dd https://share.transistor.fm/s/7be0bccb David and Dorian sit down to continue their conversation about death. This is basically a continuation of Episode 13 "A Reconnaissance of Death."

]]> David and Dorian sit down to continue their conversation about death. This is basically a continuation of Episode 13 "A Reconnaissance of Death."

]]> Tue, 27 Feb 2024 09:24:05 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3621 David and Dorian sit down to continue their conversation about death. This is basically a continuation of Episode 13 "A Reconnaissance of Death."

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No Paul West: A Friend Gone Too Soon 146 146 Paul West: A Friend Gone Too Soon full edab9169-d7c0-435b-a0df-655ae266408f https://share.transistor.fm/s/85b46963 David and Dorian are joined by Danny, Paul West’s son, to honor his memory after he suddenly passed in December 2023. The second half of the episode are some stories in Paul’s own words and voice.

]]> David and Dorian are joined by Danny, Paul West’s son, to honor his memory after he suddenly passed in December 2023. The second half of the episode are some stories in Paul’s own words and voice.

]]> Tue, 23 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3961 David and Dorian are joined by Danny, Paul West’s son, to honor his memory after he suddenly passed in December 2023. The second half of the episode are some stories in Paul’s own words and voice.

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #125 - Integrating Prayer 145 145 #125 - Integrating Prayer full 0c0f4576-32ed-4401-90ea-f7d4e5208be7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a45371f2 David and Dorian discuss the idea of integrating different things around prayer into our current prayer life. We also visit how controversial the Sermon on the Mount is in some modern day churches.

To find the Rosary that David talks about head to https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShellsRosaryRopes?ref=profile_header

]]> David and Dorian discuss the idea of integrating different things around prayer into our current prayer life. We also visit how controversial the Sermon on the Mount is in some modern day churches.

To find the Rosary that David talks about head to https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShellsRosaryRopes?ref=profile_header

]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2023 12:29:03 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3551 David and Dorian discuss the idea of integrating different things around prayer into our current prayer life. We also visit how controversial the Sermon on the Mount is in some modern day churches.

To find the Rosary that David talks about head to https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShellsRosaryRopes?ref=profile_header

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #124 - After the Fire 144 144 #124 - After the Fire full 86bf5a4a-d1eb-4953-bdfc-3ba16e79c32c https://share.transistor.fm/s/dcbf34a6 David and Dorian discuss how fire is a representation of transformation in the 3 Abrahamic religions. The conversation evolves and looks at how the 3 religions also use light to represent the Divine.

]]> David and Dorian discuss how fire is a representation of transformation in the 3 Abrahamic religions. The conversation evolves and looks at how the 3 religions also use light to represent the Divine.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3704 David and Dorian discuss how fire is a representation of transformation in the 3 Abrahamic religions. The conversation evolves and looks at how the 3 religions also use light to represent the Divine.

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #123 - When We Practice... 143 143 #123 - When We Practice... full 8426af23-c9af-4251-9259-58b654687ed9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b561a9a4 David and Dorian use a Thomas Merton quote from the book Zen and the Birds of Appetite to dive into a deeper conversation about the importance of spiritual practices, and why they are important.

]]> David and Dorian use a Thomas Merton quote from the book Zen and the Birds of Appetite to dive into a deeper conversation about the importance of spiritual practices, and why they are important.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3109 David and Dorian use a Thomas Merton quote from the book Zen and the Birds of Appetite to dive into a deeper conversation about the importance of spiritual practices, and why they are important.

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #122 - Gambling on Love 142 142 #122 - Gambling on Love full 94ad679c-b223-4716-a07f-1cb2a80a61ee https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b9df213 David and Dorian are back! They sit down and discuss the tension that exists between mourning/sadness and beauty/love. Part of their conversation is based on lyrics from the song Lovers in a Dangerous Time.

]]> David and Dorian are back! They sit down and discuss the tension that exists between mourning/sadness and beauty/love. Part of their conversation is based on lyrics from the song Lovers in a Dangerous Time.

]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3264 David and Dorian are back! They sit down and discuss the tension that exists between mourning/sadness and beauty/love. Part of their conversation is based on lyrics from the song Lovers in a Dangerous Time.

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #121 - The Sacred Encounter 141 141 #121 - The Sacred Encounter full c9f7a102-bb00-47a8-8c98-3775c921e462 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a785c36f David and Dorian have a conversation around the miraculous and strange things that happen in the world, and how that can be interpreted in life. We end with St. Patrick's Breastplate prayer, and how that points toward the chaos that exists in the world.

]]> David and Dorian have a conversation around the miraculous and strange things that happen in the world, and how that can be interpreted in life. We end with St. Patrick's Breastplate prayer, and how that points toward the chaos that exists in the world.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3765 David and Dorian have a conversation around the miraculous and strange things that happen in the world, and how that can be interpreted in life. We end with St. Patrick's Breastplate prayer, and how that points toward the chaos that exists in the world.

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #120 - Resting in the Divine 140 140 #120 - Resting in the Divine full 9063088f-5bd2-4716-af0e-9f769f0fa52d https://share.transistor.fm/s/35ae963f David and Dorian is joined by Jacob Neria to discuss the idea of rest. Not only a general sense of rest, but how rest is part of the contemplative life style.

]]> David and Dorian is joined by Jacob Neria to discuss the idea of rest. Not only a general sense of rest, but how rest is part of the contemplative life style.

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3582 David and Dorian is joined by Jacob Neria to discuss the idea of rest. Not only a general sense of rest, but how rest is part of the contemplative life style.

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #119 - Pathways to Prayer 139 139 #119 - Pathways to Prayer full 4846e947-ac68-4270-b19c-a49ef225fc58 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5c158a0 David and Dorian revisit the topic of Centering/Listening prayer, similar to the Pathways to Presence series, but they are not referencing the book Open Mind, Open Heart by Thomas Keating in this episode. 

]]> David and Dorian revisit the topic of Centering/Listening prayer, similar to the Pathways to Presence series, but they are not referencing the book Open Mind, Open Heart by Thomas Keating in this episode. 

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 2781 David and Dorian revisit the topic of Centering/Listening prayer, similar to the Pathways to Presence series, but they are not referencing the book Open Mind, Open Heart by Thomas Keating in this episode. 

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No Fall 2023 Announcement 138 138 Fall 2023 Announcement full 6f7d91b3-1746-4158-80f4-fe0ce89223f0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f1e8566a Update on our programming schedule for the next several months.

]]> Update on our programming schedule for the next several months.

]]> Tue, 05 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 96 Update on our programming schedule for the next several months.

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #118 - Holding the Center for God's Whisper 137 137 #118 - Holding the Center for God's Whisper full 7139b890-177e-41d0-97da-8301569cf8cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/8baa6ab0 David and Dorian sit town to discuss how busyness cultural and revival have infiltrated the church, as a direct result of Western culture. These two paradigms are not always sustainable, so how do we find our Center, hold it, in able to hear God's Whisper?

]]> David and Dorian sit town to discuss how busyness cultural and revival have infiltrated the church, as a direct result of Western culture. These two paradigms are not always sustainable, so how do we find our Center, hold it, in able to hear God's Whisper?

]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3506 David and Dorian sit town to discuss how busyness cultural and revival have infiltrated the church, as a direct result of Western culture. These two paradigms are not always sustainable, so how do we find our Center, hold it, in able to hear God's Whisper?

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #117 - Alone but not Lonely 136 136 #117 - Alone but not Lonely full 1fe3e370-53f4-4e43-8276-bc1a78f9c6f7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/423c8b62 David and Dorian talk about the idea of being alone with God in nature, and other contexts, and how that opens up the ability to experience a Liminal Space.

]]> David and Dorian talk about the idea of being alone with God in nature, and other contexts, and how that opens up the ability to experience a Liminal Space.

]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3345 David and Dorian talk about the idea of being alone with God in nature, and other contexts, and how that opens up the ability to experience a Liminal Space.

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #116 - The Silences 135 135 #116 - The Silences full eb75ccd7-4660-4310-be7b-77af9960f2b0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e074fa5 David and Dorian sit down to discuss a quote from Ladislaus Boros regarding silence and the importance, and fading use, in today's Christianity.

]]> David and Dorian sit down to discuss a quote from Ladislaus Boros regarding silence and the importance, and fading use, in today's Christianity.

]]> Tue, 15 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3549 David and Dorian sit down to discuss a quote from Ladislaus Boros regarding silence and the importance, and fading use, in today's Christianity.

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #115 - Songs for the Road 134 134 #115 - Songs for the Road full a457002a-433f-4f6a-bcfa-bae90e39a462 https://share.transistor.fm/s/33553700 David and Dorian are joined by Danny West. Danny tells us about his recent trip to Fort Worth, TX to see Greta Van Fleet. We explore how his fandom of the band has come to be and how it has informed his life. The back end of the conversation the three of us explore how live music and live events shape our life.

]]> David and Dorian are joined by Danny West. Danny tells us about his recent trip to Fort Worth, TX to see Greta Van Fleet. We explore how his fandom of the band has come to be and how it has informed his life. The back end of the conversation the three of us explore how live music and live events shape our life.

]]> Tue, 08 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 4084 David and Dorian are joined by Danny West. Danny tells us about his recent trip to Fort Worth, TX to see Greta Van Fleet. We explore how his fandom of the band has come to be and how it has informed his life. The back end of the conversation the three of us explore how live music and live events shape our life.

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #114 - Chimes of the Spirit 133 133 #114 - Chimes of the Spirit full a0273697-8f8e-4fae-9728-b84e4961f25b https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1cf7f5a David & Dorian explore the idea of Shekhina and the etymology in regards to the word 'understanding'. They discuss how this plays into their spiritual evolution.

]]> David & Dorian explore the idea of Shekhina and the etymology in regards to the word 'understanding'. They discuss how this plays into their spiritual evolution.

]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3323 David & Dorian explore the idea of Shekhina and the etymology in regards to the word 'understanding'. They discuss how this plays into their spiritual evolution.

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #113 - Pathways to Presence: Centering Prayer Pt. 7 132 132 #113 - Pathways to Presence: Centering Prayer Pt. 7 full b084e640-7906-4ce9-90db-9160b963aefd https://share.transistor.fm/s/be01058a Tue, 25 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3534 Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #112 - Navigating Isolation 131 131 #112 - Navigating Isolation full 67482e78-1b24-4a5d-9ea8-09106017f5ac https://share.transistor.fm/s/ee9f5f66 David and Dorian discuss the idea of modern isolation, and community in 2023. They also explore the idea of contemplative living to navigate the idea of isolation.

]]> David and Dorian discuss the idea of modern isolation, and community in 2023. They also explore the idea of contemplative living to navigate the idea of isolation.

]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3541 David and Dorian discuss the idea of modern isolation, and community in 2023. They also explore the idea of contemplative living to navigate the idea of isolation.

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #111 - The Mystery of Faith 130 130 #111 - The Mystery of Faith full 39a32e46-8493-479b-b23c-5fb7cb849e9c https://share.transistor.fm/s/11a84822 David and Dorian discuss the mystery and spiritual ideas surrounds the Trinity & Eucharist.

]]> David and Dorian discuss the mystery and spiritual ideas surrounds the Trinity & Eucharist.

]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3507 David and Dorian discuss the mystery and spiritual ideas surrounds the Trinity & Eucharist.

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #110 - Pathways to Presence: Centering Prayer Pt. 6 129 129 #110 - Pathways to Presence: Centering Prayer Pt. 6 full 62de286f-8279-42a7-9746-ef92823cc3cc https://share.transistor.fm/s/64d80d4c David and Dorian dive into part 6 of the continued series about Centering Prayer. We have been using the Open Mind, Open Heart by Thomas Keating.

]]> David and Dorian dive into part 6 of the continued series about Centering Prayer. We have been using the Open Mind, Open Heart by Thomas Keating.

]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3535 David and Dorian dive into part 6 of the continued series about Centering Prayer. We have been using the Open Mind, Open Heart by Thomas Keating.

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #109 - Claiming God's Unconditional Love 128 128 #109 - Claiming God's Unconditional Love full 341d89af-fcdc-47c0-99a6-dadc1f809d98 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4545078c David and Dorian discuss a Henri Nouwen quote from his book Discernment. We look at and breakdown what it takes to get to the place of claiming God's Unconditional Love.

]]> David and Dorian discuss a Henri Nouwen quote from his book Discernment. We look at and breakdown what it takes to get to the place of claiming God's Unconditional Love.

]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3715 David and Dorian discuss a Henri Nouwen quote from his book Discernment. We look at and breakdown what it takes to get to the place of claiming God's Unconditional Love.

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #108 - Revisiting the Wall of Fire 127 127 #108 - Revisiting the Wall of Fire full dd5ed5bc-7e92-4c15-a5e1-78bdeb63df83 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4a61a4e David and Dorian discuss the current books David is writing. They explore some of the new challenges, and lessons learned from the previous book.

June 2022 they had a conversation about creative blocks, or Walls of Fire, (see episode here https://share.transistor.fm/s/83bd065b) and this conversation is an unofficial continuation of that episode.

Please visit https://www.dreamwalkerway.com and purchase a copy of David's book to help support these future books.

]]> David and Dorian discuss the current books David is writing. They explore some of the new challenges, and lessons learned from the previous book.

June 2022 they had a conversation about creative blocks, or Walls of Fire, (see episode here https://share.transistor.fm/s/83bd065b) and this conversation is an unofficial continuation of that episode.

Please visit https://www.dreamwalkerway.com and purchase a copy of David's book to help support these future books.

]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 2682 David and Dorian discuss the current books David is writing. They explore some of the new challenges, and lessons learned from the previous book.

June 2022 they had a conversation about creative blocks, or Walls of Fire, (see episode here https://share.transistor.fm/s/83bd065b) and this conversation is an unofficial continuation of that episode.

Please visit https://www.dreamwalkerway.com and purchase a copy of David's book to help support these future books.

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #107 - Drum Beat of the Heart 126 126 #107 - Drum Beat of the Heart full fbbad065-0ce4-4429-869d-536534bf2d38 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8fe35cc9 David and Dorian are once again joined by Jacob Neria. David and Jacob lay out how drumming became an important part of worship at Desert Rain, and how it has evolved over time.

]]> David and Dorian are once again joined by Jacob Neria. David and Jacob lay out how drumming became an important part of worship at Desert Rain, and how it has evolved over time.

]]> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3435 David and Dorian are once again joined by Jacob Neria. David and Jacob lay out how drumming became an important part of worship at Desert Rain, and how it has evolved over time.

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #106 - Pathways to Presence: Centering Prayer Pt. 5 125 125 #106 - Pathways to Presence: Centering Prayer Pt. 5 full c9aa4b75-45db-4ca5-9e3d-ebc111525c31 https://share.transistor.fm/s/96911ef4 David and Dorian discuss the sacred word that is used during Centering Prayer. We also explore the use of an image or breathing instead of a word. We also start of the episode by talking about Centering Prayer in general if you have missed previous Pathways to Presence episodes.

]]> David and Dorian discuss the sacred word that is used during Centering Prayer. We also explore the use of an image or breathing instead of a word. We also start of the episode by talking about Centering Prayer in general if you have missed previous Pathways to Presence episodes.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 2986 David and Dorian discuss the sacred word that is used during Centering Prayer. We also explore the use of an image or breathing instead of a word. We also start of the episode by talking about Centering Prayer in general if you have missed previous Pathways to Presence episodes.

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #105 - Pentecost 124 124 #105 - Pentecost full 4b628fb7-0504-4a91-a79d-e468036552dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/4346df8d David and Dorian dive into the topic of Pentecost, the significance of it, the birth of the Holy Spirit, and how it fits into modern Christianity.

]]> David and Dorian dive into the topic of Pentecost, the significance of it, the birth of the Holy Spirit, and how it fits into modern Christianity.

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3524 David and Dorian dive into the topic of Pentecost, the significance of it, the birth of the Holy Spirit, and how it fits into modern Christianity.

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #104 - Doors of Light 123 123 #104 - Doors of Light full 55da326a-6950-4179-b098-3e604d9c5180 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3a80b5cf David and Dorian sit down and talk about the Road to Emmaus gospel story and transition to a John Andrew Gallery, Quaker author, quote about the inner and outer light taken from an article "Life of the Spirit" published in the Friends Journal. This is a Pre-Pentacost episode.

]]> David and Dorian sit down and talk about the Road to Emmaus gospel story and transition to a John Andrew Gallery, Quaker author, quote about the inner and outer light taken from an article "Life of the Spirit" published in the Friends Journal. This is a Pre-Pentacost episode.

]]> Tue, 16 May 2023 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3356 David and Dorian sit down and talk about the Road to Emmaus gospel story and transition to a John Andrew Gallery, Quaker author, quote about the inner and outer light taken from an article "Life of the Spirit" published in the Friends Journal. This is a Pre-Pentacost episode.

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #103 - Being a Monk in the World 122 122 #103 - Being a Monk in the World full 00f11066-c5a9-41cc-9b04-b4fb58a22eb1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd4102a6 David and Dorian are joined by Jacob Neria to talk how craft informs the spiritual life and navigating the world as a "Ruined Monk".

Here are the two previous episodes that Jacob has been on:
The Still Point - https://share.transistor.fm/s/78ebd733
Jacob's Road to Desert Rain - https://share.transistor.fm/s/a2ab605a

]]> David and Dorian are joined by Jacob Neria to talk how craft informs the spiritual life and navigating the world as a "Ruined Monk".

Here are the two previous episodes that Jacob has been on:
The Still Point - https://share.transistor.fm/s/78ebd733
Jacob's Road to Desert Rain - https://share.transistor.fm/s/a2ab605a

]]> Tue, 09 May 2023 10:14:43 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3552 David and Dorian are joined by Jacob Neria to talk how craft informs the spiritual life and navigating the world as a "Ruined Monk".

Here are the two previous episodes that Jacob has been on:
The Still Point - https://share.transistor.fm/s/78ebd733
Jacob's Road to Desert Rain - https://share.transistor.fm/s/a2ab605a

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #102 - The Sacred Earth 121 121 #102 - The Sacred Earth full 2f249979-2700-483b-abb9-8a43e0e2ef57 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2b45e1e0 David and Dorian explore the idea of how the natural world and spiritual world overlap and inform each other. Many religious try to maintain a separation between the physical world and spirit world, we discuss why this might not work in and around one's spiritual evolution.

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]]> David and Dorian explore the idea of how the natural world and spiritual world overlap and inform each other. Many religious try to maintain a separation between the physical world and spirit world, we discuss why this might not work in and around one's spiritual evolution.

NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite 17
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]]> Tue, 02 May 2023 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3595 David and Dorian explore the idea of how the natural world and spiritual world overlap and inform each other. Many religious try to maintain a separation between the physical world and spirit world, we discuss why this might not work in and around one's spiritual evolution.

NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite 17
Image Credit: NASA

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #101 - Pathways to Presence: Centering Prayer Pt. 4 120 120 #101 - Pathways to Presence: Centering Prayer Pt. 4 full 9ed20418-1353-49d4-9653-9b8a418934f4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9d735d15 David and Dorian continue their discussion on Centering Prayer. This month we break down the simple and practical starting point for Centering Prayer.

]]> David and Dorian continue their discussion on Centering Prayer. This month we break down the simple and practical starting point for Centering Prayer.

]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3248 David and Dorian continue their discussion on Centering Prayer. This month we break down the simple and practical starting point for Centering Prayer.

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #100 - Transforming Through The Dark Night 119 119 #100 - Transforming Through The Dark Night full 2ebf00d5-cc0e-480b-8490-e203de926d23 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dfc9148b David and Dorian talk about the idea from John of the Cross about the Purgative way, Illuminative way, & Unitive way and how those three lend themselves to transformation.

]]> David and Dorian talk about the idea from John of the Cross about the Purgative way, Illuminative way, & Unitive way and how those three lend themselves to transformation.

]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3565 David and Dorian talk about the idea from John of the Cross about the Purgative way, Illuminative way, & Unitive way and how those three lend themselves to transformation.

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #99 - The Mysterious Interior Desert 118 118 #99 - The Mysterious Interior Desert full 9ba4c25f-8f9a-47f6-8b25-c7a9b656bbb1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dfb455cc David and Dorian talk about the idea of getting "stuck" in life and how that can inspire a beautiful new set of Questions. The conversation evolves to the point of talking about Howard Thurman's idea of the Inward Sea. Photo credit to David West.

]]> David and Dorian talk about the idea of getting "stuck" in life and how that can inspire a beautiful new set of Questions. The conversation evolves to the point of talking about Howard Thurman's idea of the Inward Sea. Photo credit to David West.

]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 2813 David and Dorian talk about the idea of getting "stuck" in life and how that can inspire a beautiful new set of Questions. The conversation evolves to the point of talking about Howard Thurman's idea of the Inward Sea. Photo credit to David West.

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #98 - The Consequences of Seeing 117 117 #98 - The Consequences of Seeing full c1231013-9604-4a81-b322-58a2e7d3edeb https://share.transistor.fm/s/572ddc8c David and Dorian start a conversation in and around the Gospel passage John 9. The blind man being healed and then land on an Annie Dillard passage about learning to see.

]]> David and Dorian start a conversation in and around the Gospel passage John 9. The blind man being healed and then land on an Annie Dillard passage about learning to see.

]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3617 David and Dorian start a conversation in and around the Gospel passage John 9. The blind man being healed and then land on an Annie Dillard passage about learning to see.

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #97 - Pathways to Presence: Centering Prayer Pt. 3 116 116 #97 - Pathways to Presence: Centering Prayer Pt. 3 full 05e9d79c-2aa4-4928-b037-5f4c2ebaaefb https://share.transistor.fm/s/c844e078 David and Dorian continue their conversation about centering prayer inspired from chapter 3 of Thomas Keating's Open Mind Open Heart. Today's chapter focuses on the history and evolution of centering prayers.

]]> David and Dorian continue their conversation about centering prayer inspired from chapter 3 of Thomas Keating's Open Mind Open Heart. Today's chapter focuses on the history and evolution of centering prayers.

]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3641 David and Dorian continue their conversation about centering prayer inspired from chapter 3 of Thomas Keating's Open Mind Open Heart. Today's chapter focuses on the history and evolution of centering prayers.

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #96 - The Commercial and The Awakening 115 115 #96 - The Commercial and The Awakening full 5e4fa528-6a0e-4c01-a874-97b7df714770 https://share.transistor.fm/s/12495082 David and Dorian sit down and talk about the recent "He Gets Us" commercial campaign, and transition into the Asbury Revival. We look at the difference between the two, and focus the conversation on revival; past, present, and future.

]]> David and Dorian sit down and talk about the recent "He Gets Us" commercial campaign, and transition into the Asbury Revival. We look at the difference between the two, and focus the conversation on revival; past, present, and future.

]]> Tue, 21 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3582 David and Dorian sit down and talk about the recent "He Gets Us" commercial campaign, and transition into the Asbury Revival. We look at the difference between the two, and focus the conversation on revival; past, present, and future.

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #95 - Phyllis Tickle: Understanding Emergence Christianity 114 114 #95 - Phyllis Tickle: Understanding Emergence Christianity full 0cef4278-12f9-4ad7-bae3-76c0cb6877d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2666d423 David and Dorian sit down and discuss how Phyllis Tickle has impacted their spiritual walk individually, and breakdown her profound thoughts around the idea of Emergence Christianity. Below we have posted the two YouTube videos we mention throughout this episode.

Part 1 - https://youtu.be/aG-GNvDeFV8

Part 2 - https://youtu.be/2O0gyzU8Dn0

Phyllis Tickle (photo by Teresa Hooper)

]]> David and Dorian sit down and discuss how Phyllis Tickle has impacted their spiritual walk individually, and breakdown her profound thoughts around the idea of Emergence Christianity. Below we have posted the two YouTube videos we mention throughout this episode.

Part 1 - https://youtu.be/aG-GNvDeFV8

Part 2 - https://youtu.be/2O0gyzU8Dn0

Phyllis Tickle (photo by Teresa Hooper)

]]> Tue, 14 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3423 David and Dorian sit down and discuss how Phyllis Tickle has impacted their spiritual walk individually, and breakdown her profound thoughts around the idea of Emergence Christianity. Below we have posted the two YouTube videos we mention throughout this episode.

Part 1 - https://youtu.be/aG-GNvDeFV8

Part 2 - https://youtu.be/2O0gyzU8Dn0

Phyllis Tickle (photo by Teresa Hooper)

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #94 - Ethics of the Heart 113 113 #94 - Ethics of the Heart full 639236c4-9198-4b66-87ba-338b034bb593 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c1a6b7c David and Dorian sit down and discuss the Sermon on the Mount. They look at how it has impacted their personal walk, how it has impacted the Christian world and has been forgotten at times.

To see the ASL translation of Desolate Beauty - Click Here

]]> David and Dorian sit down and discuss the Sermon on the Mount. They look at how it has impacted their personal walk, how it has impacted the Christian world and has been forgotten at times.

To see the ASL translation of Desolate Beauty - Click Here

]]> Tue, 07 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3642 David and Dorian sit down and discuss the Sermon on the Mount. They look at how it has impacted their personal walk, how it has impacted the Christian world and has been forgotten at times.

To see the ASL translation of Desolate Beauty - Click Here

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #93 - Pathways to Presence: Centering Prayer Pt. 2 112 112 #93 - Pathways to Presence: Centering Prayer Pt. 2 full a49bb64f-2838-4e20-aee3-49f6b47a21ed https://share.transistor.fm/s/12bf239c David and Dorian continue their conversation about centering prayer inspired from chapter 2 of Thomas Keating's Open Mind Open Heart.

]]> David and Dorian continue their conversation about centering prayer inspired from chapter 2 of Thomas Keating's Open Mind Open Heart.

]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3275 David and Dorian continue their conversation about centering prayer inspired from chapter 2 of Thomas Keating's Open Mind Open Heart.

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #92 - Lent: The Blessing Way 111 111 #92 - Lent: The Blessing Way full df00b07c-84a1-4f47-b1c8-d57e48c9065a https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d9a2d4f David and Dorian sit down and discuss Lent and how it fits into the liturgical calendar, and we end with discussing the significance of the Cross.

]]> David and Dorian sit down and discuss Lent and how it fits into the liturgical calendar, and we end with discussing the significance of the Cross.

]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3668 David and Dorian sit down and discuss Lent and how it fits into the liturgical calendar, and we end with discussing the significance of the Cross.

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #91 - Humility's Children 110 110 #91 - Humility's Children full 15ae5045-2d7f-4d13-a86e-b7bd5c4814c0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/74027527 David and Dorian sit down and discuss the beatitudes, the spiritual significance and why they are ignored, at times, by popular Christianity.

]]> David and Dorian sit down and discuss the beatitudes, the spiritual significance and why they are ignored, at times, by popular Christianity.

]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3627 David and Dorian sit down and discuss the beatitudes, the spiritual significance and why they are ignored, at times, by popular Christianity.

]]> Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #90 - "... God Could & Would if God were Sought" 109 109 #90 - "... God Could & Would if God were Sought" full 0cb19513-7f59-4b5d-ae1b-56d0fbe7eeeb https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd2a97b1 Tue, 07 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3450 David and Dorian sit down and discuss how sometimes people stop Spiritually seeking after they say the Jesus prayer, complete confirmation in the Catholic context, or other similar rituals. They explore that the path is a continued one, and an ever evolving one. David and Dorian sit down and discuss how sometimes people stop Spiritually seeking after they say the Jesus prayer, complete confirmation in the Catholic context, or other similar rituals. They explore that the path is a continued one, and an ever evolvi Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #89 - Pathways to Presence: Centering Prayer Pt. 1 108 108 #89 - Pathways to Presence: Centering Prayer Pt. 1 full bdbbdb8e-4915-4105-ac9d-5c2d46ccf15c https://share.transistor.fm/s/6257b468 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3497 David and Dorian continue the Pathways to Presence series, this year using Father Thomas Keating's book Open Mind, Open Heart as the road map for their monthly discussion. David and Dorian continue the Pathways to Presence series, this year using Father Thomas Keating's book Open Mind, Open Heart as the road map for their monthly discussion. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #88 - Beauty as Faith 107 107 #88 - Beauty as Faith full e4b9bfcb-5be4-40e2-a3b7-7a98e9d5e7e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/18dad578 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3030 David and Dorian look at the relevance of religion now and moving forward. The conversation was anchored by an Einstein quote David had come across about religion. David and Dorian look at the relevance of religion now and moving forward. The conversation was anchored by an Einstein quote David had come across about religion. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #87 - The Spirit of Bono 106 106 #87 - The Spirit of Bono full bcc6968a-b523-437b-b195-f8b94dcf1766 https://share.transistor.fm/s/901c93a7 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3332 David and Dorian have a broad conversation based on a quote from an upcoming book by Bono of U2 fame. David and Dorian have a broad conversation based on a quote from an upcoming book by Bono of U2 fame. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #86 - Vincent: The Patron Saint of Color 105 105 #86 - Vincent: The Patron Saint of Color full a3fe5ecc-2c77-407b-9142-bddf7a8cc3fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/0315bbda Tue, 10 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 2920 David and Dorian discuss their moving experience at "Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience" and how it has stayed with them over the last 2 weeks. Tickets can be purchased here: https://beyondvangogh.com . We also mention a clip from Dr. Who and that can be seen here: https://youtu.be/ubTJI_UphPk David and Dorian discuss their moving experience at "Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience" and how it has stayed with them over the last 2 weeks. Tickets can be purchased here: https://beyondvangogh.com . We also mention a clip from Dr. Who and that Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #85 - A Faith Gone Rogue 104 104 #85 - A Faith Gone Rogue full 48ddb07b-c1b8-4ed1-8356-668d0739711c https://share.transistor.fm/s/de6789ec Tue, 03 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3352 David and Dorian discuss David's negative outlook on the evangelical church. David and Dorian discuss David's negative outlook on the evangelical church. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #84 - Pathways to Presence: Celebration 103 103 #84 - Pathways to Presence: Celebration full d8a96516-54d7-4f8f-8016-52b98e8d67a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/749826b4 Tue, 27 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3366 David and Dorian wrap the Pathways to Presence series with celebration. Thank you all for your support. David and Dorian wrap the Pathways to Presence series with celebration. Thank you all for your support. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #83 - Celebrating the Feminine 102 102 #83 - Celebrating the Feminine full 92c37003-9985-4930-969d-5e2c84050885 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a3a71cf Tue, 13 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3545 David and Dorian discuss the divine feminine through the lens of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mary, and St. Brigid of Ireland. David and Dorian discuss the divine feminine through the lens of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mary, and St. Brigid of Ireland. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #82 - Mystery of the Gospels 101 101 #82 - Mystery of the Gospels full 4132c2a0-4404-4021-b7e7-f91dac160fe3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8341ea54 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3457 David and Dorian sit down to talk about the 4 Gospels and the mysteries that are embedded within. David and Dorian sit down to talk about the 4 Gospels and the mysteries that are embedded within. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #81 - Pathways to Presence: Guidance 100 100 #81 - Pathways to Presence: Guidance full 85f4cdc6-fb67-485e-b3c0-a6ad82b9a590 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d93623bb Tue, 29 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3548 David and Dorian continue the Pathways to Presence series walking about guidance and the importance of finding guides along the spiritual path. David and Dorian continue the Pathways to Presence series walking about guidance and the importance of finding guides along the spiritual path. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #80 - Beginning to Pray 99 99 #80 - Beginning to Pray full 428d536b-c95b-4f2d-b03a-b188d3b9e37f https://share.transistor.fm/s/20407558 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3312 David and Dorian sit down and discuss the Jesus Prayer, the origin story of it, how it has been used historically and how it has changed their life. David and Dorian sit down and discuss the Jesus Prayer, the origin story of it, how it has been used historically and how it has changed their life. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #79 - John Philip Newell: Ancient Wisdom for Today's Spirituality 98 98 #79 - John Philip Newell: Ancient Wisdom for Today's Spirituality full 153da0c1-90cd-473d-a01d-9bbebaadd381 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7895604 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3500 David and Dorian sit-down and discuss J. Philip Newell's reintroducing an ancient spiritual wisdom from Celtic Christianity. David and Dorian sit-down and discuss J. Philip Newell's reintroducing an ancient spiritual wisdom from Celtic Christianity. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #78 - Finding and Losing Your Perspective 97 97 #78 - Finding and Losing Your Perspective full 08d38be1-435b-4244-b2da-da2bbfde489d https://share.transistor.fm/s/eccee42d Tue, 08 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3563 David and Dorian sit down and discuss some insights written by Ken Wilbur comparing and contrasting religion and when it translates and when it transforms. Wilbur talks from a Buddhist perspective, while the guys look at the same things in Christianity. The reading came from "From One Taste: Daily Reflections on Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber. Tuesday, February 11 titled A Spirituality That Transforms. David and Dorian sit down and discuss some insights written by Ken Wilbur comparing and contrasting religion and when it translates and when it transforms. Wilbur talks from a Buddhist perspective, while the guys look at the same things in Christianity. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #77 - All Souls Day: God of the Living 96 96 #77 - All Souls Day: God of the Living full 6fe63ddb-ce0b-4de0-a9b0-83ae7b628299 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b41cefa1 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3600 David and Dorian sit down and discuss the season of death. All Hallows' Eve, All Saints' Day, our local observance of Día de los Muertos, and much more. Unlike their previous episodes regarding the topic of death, the focus today is on the community aspect of death. David and Dorian sit down and discuss the season of death. All Hallows' Eve, All Saints' Day, our local observance of Día de los Muertos, and much more. Unlike their previous episodes regarding the topic of death, the focus today is on the community aspec Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #76 - Pathways to Presence: Worship 95 95 #76 - Pathways to Presence: Worship full 07a5ecc1-3471-465d-96bf-06ac7bd4f339 https://share.transistor.fm/s/43bd73ef Tue, 25 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3743 David and Dorian continue the Pathways to Presence series, and this months topic is Worship. Please join us October 27, 2022 7pm at the Plaza Theater in El Paso for an event that includes David reading his poetry. https://www.pechakucha.com/events/pkelpaso-26 David and Dorian continue the Pathways to Presence series, and this months topic is Worship. Please join us October 27, 2022 7pm at the Plaza Theater in El Paso for an event that includes David reading his poetry. https://www.pechakucha.com/events/pkelp Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #75 - Gifts of the Spirit 94 94 #75 - Gifts of the Spirit full ed347e0c-0e70-48f5-b9ff-03acd3902c18 https://share.transistor.fm/s/598b5843 Tue, 18 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3582 David and Dorian sit down and discuss the idea of spiritual giftings and how that can manifest in community. We use 1Cor. to give us a starting point for the larger conversation. If you are interested in pre-ordering David's book of Haiku "Desolate Beauty: The Book of Light and Shadow" please email desertrainpoem@gmail.com David and Dorian sit down and discuss the idea of spiritual giftings and how that can manifest in community. We use 1Cor. to give us a starting point for the larger conversation. If you are interested in pre-ordering David's book of Haiku "Desolate Beauty Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #74 - A Timeless Spirituality? 93 93 #74 - A Timeless Spirituality? full ac887bf8-fc4d-4ffb-946c-81e7a447ad17 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c6b11f67 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3451 David and Dorian sit down and discuss a quote from Archbishop Fulton Sheen about St Francis being the same person regardless of time and place. Our conversation eventually takes us to the idea of the incarnate Christ, and how that exists for everybody. If you are interested in pre-ordering one of David's books, please email desertrainpoem@gmail.com David and Dorian sit down and discuss a quote from Archbishop Fulton Sheen about St Francis being the same person regardless of time and place. Our conversation eventually takes us to the idea of the incarnate Christ, and how that exists for everybody. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #73 - The Beloved Henri Nouwen 92 92 #73 - The Beloved Henri Nouwen full 61466c15-851c-489b-9cff-88ad3f67e8b8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5b8fd55 Tue, 04 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3429 David and Dorian discuss the life and impact of Henri Nouwen on the world and their theology. According to Henri's website he "... was a Dutch-born Catholic priest, professor, psychologist and prolific writer. He taught psychology at the University of Notre Dame and pastoral theology at the Divinity Schools of Yale and Harvard before leaving academia to become the pastor at L’Arche Daybreak, a community for people with intellectual disabilities. A master communicator, Nouwen wrote and spoke with great openness and vulnerability about faith, spiritual formation, prayer, social justice, and other themes related to the spiritual life." https://henrinouwen.org/about/ Portrait of Nouwen in the 1990s taken by Frank Hamilton. Dorian Mason cropped and made the picture black and white. - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ David and Dorian discuss the life and impact of Henri Nouwen on the world and their theology. According to Henri's website he "... was a Dutch-born Catholic priest, professor, psychologist and prolific writer. He taught psychology at the University of Not Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #72 - Pathways to Presence: Confession 91 91 #72 - Pathways to Presence: Confession full 28593244-ed78-497b-94a8-9bf2c6ad9bca https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5971cd3 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3460 David and Dorian continue the Pathways to Presence series and look at the practice of confession. They start with the way the practice has been abused and taken advantage of, and shift to how it can help on a spiritual path. David and Dorian continue the Pathways to Presence series and look at the practice of confession. They start with the way the practice has been abused and taken advantage of, and shift to how it can help on a spiritual path. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #71 - A Working Class Spirituality 90 90 #71 - A Working Class Spirituality full a5d601bf-7ebd-40be-8219-7b147c4f1e75 https://share.transistor.fm/s/03da729d Tue, 20 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3053 David and Dorian discuss the ideas around Kingdomtide, social minded action, and David's idea of "a working class spirituality." Episode picture is "Prisoners Exercising" painting by Vincent van Gogh. David and Dorian discuss the ideas around Kingdomtide, social minded action, and David's idea of "a working class spirituality." Episode picture is "Prisoners Exercising" painting by Vincent van Gogh. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #70 - The Impact of Barbara Brown Taylor 89 89 #70 - The Impact of Barbara Brown Taylor full 6e4046c3-0da4-44b2-9ce4-cf81c7c010f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2bebbe1 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3352 David and Dorian sit down and discuss the impact that Barbara Brown Taylor's books have had on David's life. Barbara Brown Taylor, according to her website, is a "Writer, Speaker, [&] Spiritual Contrarian." Learning to Walk in the Dark, An Altar in the World, and Leaving Church are the main books we talk about on this episode. David and Dorian sit down and discuss the impact that Barbara Brown Taylor's books have had on David's life. Barbara Brown Taylor, according to her website, is a "Writer, Speaker, [&] Spiritual Contrarian." Learning to Walk in the Dark, An Altar in th Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #69 - Walking Through Life Changes 88 88 #69 - Walking Through Life Changes full 3d0c0bd1-f969-4d47-9dcd-0f6a0d29218a https://share.transistor.fm/s/c10e4dd6 Tue, 06 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3428 David and Dorian sit down and discuss transitions in life. We look at both organizational type transitions as well as individuals going through life transitions. David and Dorian sit down and discuss transitions in life. We look at both organizational type transitions as well as individuals going through life transitions. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #68 - Pathways to Presence: Service 87 87 #68 - Pathways to Presence: Service full 5f51f1cd-6cb8-45aa-a01c-38f34b1ace0d https://share.transistor.fm/s/ead04a1c Tue, 30 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3442 David and Dorian sit down and continue the Pathways to Presence series we focus in on the idea and importance of service. David and Dorian sit down and continue the Pathways to Presence series we focus in on the idea and importance of service. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #67 - In Search of a Soul Friend 86 86 #67 - In Search of a Soul Friend full a9b28467-8260-4ad5-bc70-7b4839e55150 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b9aaecf0 Tue, 16 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3254 David and Dorian discuss the idea of spiritual direction, the importance of it in growing spiritually and some of the things to think about when looking for someone to mentor you spiritually. David and Dorian discuss the idea of spiritual direction, the importance of it in growing spiritually and some of the things to think about when looking for someone to mentor you spiritually. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #66 - Pathways to Presence: Submission 85 85 #66 - Pathways to Presence: Submission full b1300345-4d0e-4952-9209-1bb634dc38a7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ccffe4a5 Tue, 02 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3429 David and Dorian sit down and discuss the idea of submission around spiritual growth, the good and bad. We also look at why this might be useful in a modern context. David and Dorian sit down and discuss the idea of submission around spiritual growth, the good and bad. We also look at why this might be useful in a modern context. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #65 - Pathways to Presence: Solitude 84 84 #65 - Pathways to Presence: Solitude full c80a9e6b-71de-4f85-bde2-e306b0f52c11 https://share.transistor.fm/s/72e2fe03 Tue, 28 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3181 David and Dorian sit down and continue the Pathways to Presence series focusing on solitude. How solitude has shaped their spiritual life, and how it has evolved over the last several years. David and Dorian sit down and continue the Pathways to Presence series focusing on solitude. How solitude has shaped their spiritual life, and how it has evolved over the last several years. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No The Many Lives of David Riefenberg 83 83 The Many Lives of David Riefenberg full 15adcffd-fcc8-47a0-991f-617886120c8b https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c7fbb5f Tue, 21 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 4149 In this episode David Riefenberg joins Dorian for a conversation about his life, starting in Colorado. His many lives as a musician, follower of Christ, pastor, and eventually evolving to what his life looks like today as a Life Coach here in El Paso. In this episode David Riefenberg joins Dorian for a conversation about his life, starting in Colorado. His many lives as a musician, follower of Christ, pastor, and eventually evolving to what his life looks like today as a Life Coach here in El Paso. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No Jonathan Steele: Road to Puerto Vallarta 82 82 Jonathan Steele: Road to Puerto Vallarta full 3cce967f-6501-4b0b-980a-9eb1c44418be https://share.transistor.fm/s/9d7d9dcc Tue, 14 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3727 Jonathan Steele joins Dorian to discuss his time growing up at Desert Rain, going to university at New Mexico State, and some challenges that he has faced that eventually inspired him to move to Puerto Vallarta. Jonathan Steele joins Dorian to discuss his time growing up at Desert Rain, going to university at New Mexico State, and some challenges that he has faced that eventually inspired him to move to Puerto Vallarta. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #64 - Walking Through Walls of Fire 81 81 #64 - Walking Through Walls of Fire full 84ff899d-b7c6-47ba-a01c-0023ae62b917 https://share.transistor.fm/s/83bd065b Tue, 07 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3232 David and Dorian build off episode 49 "Shaping a Creative Life", and look at a practical side of creativity. How do we move through anxiety that might seem as a "Walls of Fire". Thank you to everyone that has given to the Kickstarter for the book of poetry. kick.drcrpod.com is the link to follow if you would like to give or share with your friends. David and Dorian build off episode 49 "Shaping a Creative Life", and look at a practical side of creativity. How do we move through anxiety that might seem as a "Walls of Fire". Thank you to everyone that has given to the Kickstarter for the book of po Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #63 - Pathways to Presence: Simplicity 80 80 #63 - Pathways to Presence: Simplicity full 53c21b6c-642b-45c9-a112-88ca65287011 https://share.transistor.fm/s/823ca7a8 Tue, 31 May 2022 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3447 David and Dorian continue their Pathways to Presence series and simplicity is the focus of today's discussion. How it has manifested in their life, and how it has evolved over time. Thanks again for the Kickstarter support, and feel free to check in on it at kick.drcrpod.com David and Dorian continue their Pathways to Presence series and simplicity is the focus of today's discussion. How it has manifested in their life, and how it has evolved over time. Thanks again for the Kickstarter support, and feel free to check in on Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #62 - Mental Health & Mystics 79 79 #62 - Mental Health & Mystics full c41f54ac-10c4-401a-a936-192ad168f1c6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d66a265 Tue, 24 May 2022 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3559 David and Dorian discuss the state of mental health in regards to the Christian community and how it is handled. Their conversation also explored some of the historical saints and how they may have struggled with mental illness. David and Dorian discuss the state of mental health in regards to the Christian community and how it is handled. Their conversation also explored some of the historical saints and how they may have struggled with mental illness. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #61 - Beyond a Safe Place 78 78 #61 - Beyond a Safe Place full 72b2f39a-bd51-4623-a3ef-dcaa672e552d https://share.transistor.fm/s/66de2936 Tue, 17 May 2022 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3077 David and Dorian discuss the Iona Creed. Its history and influence on David's life as well as its important symbolic and physical connection to Desert Rain. Kickstarter Link - http://kck.st/3FKTrux Thank you to everyone that has backed the Kickstarter campaign. Since we hit our financial goal, we are hoping to use the rest of the time as a preorder tool. If you are interested in getting a print of the first edition please consider giving at the $25 tier. Also, please pass the link along to anyone that is a lover of poetry, the desert, or both. David and Dorian discuss the Iona Creed. Its history and influence on David's life as well as its important symbolic and physical connection to Desert Rain. Kickstarter Link - http://kck.st/3FKTrux Thank you to everyone that has backed the Kickstarter c Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #60 - Desert Haiku 77 77 #60 - Desert Haiku full 2e1be8bc-067f-466b-9184-6f1e7a577998 https://share.transistor.fm/s/549f2815 Tue, 10 May 2022 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 2397 David Morrison has a big announcement. He is releasing a book of Haiku poetry later this year. This episode highlights a PechaKucha event David did a couple of months ago, we added some intro and outro thoughts and will be launching a kickstarter to help us with the funding of the book. Please reach out to desertrainpoem@gmail.com David's PechaKucha - https://www.pechakucha.com/presentations/desolate-beauty David Morrison has a big announcement. He is releasing a book of Haiku poetry later this year. This episode highlights a PechaKucha event David did a couple of months ago, we added some intro and outro thoughts and will be launching a kickstarter to help Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No Jonathan Klassen: Road to Desert Rain 76 76 Jonathan Klassen: Road to Desert Rain full adacd1f4-abc7-43e4-b514-8e8ee850a012 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e620d7d5 Tue, 03 May 2022 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3582 Jonathan Klassen joins Dorian to tell about his time growing up in Canada and Texas, his spiritual upbringing as a Mennonite and continued evolution, and eventually landing in El Paso with his wife Abby and baby Luna. Jonathan Klassen joins Dorian to tell about his time growing up in Canada and Texas, his spiritual upbringing as a Mennonite and continued evolution, and eventually landing in El Paso with his wife Abby and baby Luna. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #59 - Pathways to Presence: Study 75 75 #59 - Pathways to Presence: Study full 931da4af-b73c-4839-b06e-bf397d380e1a https://share.transistor.fm/s/554ef1b3 Tue, 26 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3415 David and Dorian discuss the concept of study and scholarship when it comes to a spiritual life. What has worked for them and help to continue down the pathway to presence? David and Dorian discuss the concept of study and scholarship when it comes to a spiritual life. What has worked for them and help to continue down the pathway to presence? Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #58 - Tales of a Grassroots Christianity 74 74 #58 - Tales of a Grassroots Christianity full 718ea916-e165-4a41-8870-97ecdaeb83cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/465b1abc Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:02:27 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3818 Steve Alvarez joins David and Dorian to discuss his life, becoming a christian, being a head pastor, and all the ups and downs associated with each. Steve Alvarez joins David and Dorian to discuss his life, becoming a christian, being a head pastor, and all the ups and downs associated with each. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No Abby Carl-Klassen: Road to Desert Rain 73 73 Abby Carl-Klassen: Road to Desert Rain full 4308d9c5-6b95-4e29-83a4-9ff06cf7e996 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5d404141 Tue, 12 Apr 2022 07:11:58 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 4132 Dorian sits down with Abby Carl-Klassen and they discuss her spiritual life as a kid and young adult, her attending UTEP, travels, and eventually landing as part of the community with her husband Jonathan and baby Luna. And a link to her book of Poetry "Ain't Country Like You" - https://diggingpress.com/2020/08/11/aint-country-like-you-new-chapbook1/ Dorian sits down with Abby Carl-Klassen and they discuss her spiritual life as a kid and young adult, her attending UTEP, travels, and eventually landing as part of the community with her husband Jonathan and baby Luna. And a link to her book of Poetry Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #57 - Longing & Belonging 72 72 #57 - Longing & Belonging full 2012ff7d-9930-4510-9bf9-18f9130ced5a https://share.transistor.fm/s/87bb9c4b Tue, 05 Apr 2022 11:10:49 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3488 David and Dorian are joined by surprise guest Bill Helm from last month's Numinous Space episodes. We unpack this idea of belonging, and the feeling of longing to belong. The importance of both in forming meaningful relationships and community. David and Dorian are joined by surprise guest Bill Helm from last month's Numinous Space episodes. We unpack this idea of belonging, and the feeling of longing to belong. The importance of both in forming meaningful relationships and community. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #56 - Pathways to Presence: Fasting 71 71 #56 - Pathways to Presence: Fasting full 3c010312-ac49-4d7f-b67e-32406feec46b https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae7666a1 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3431 David and Dorian discuss the practice of fasting from a spiritual perspective and share some practical things that have helped them through out the years. David and Dorian discuss the practice of fasting from a spiritual perspective and share some practical things that have helped them through out the years. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #55 - In Search of a Monastic Life 70 70 #55 - In Search of a Monastic Life full f388e9b8-fc10-4fb6-81f2-caf30098ce58 https://share.transistor.fm/s/beaeeffc Tue, 22 Mar 2022 08:41:04 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3598 David and Dorian discuss monasticism, historically and what it looks like in modern times. We also unpack monastic vows, and the great impact taking vows had on David's life. David and Dorian discuss monasticism, historically and what it looks like in modern times. We also unpack monastic vows, and the great impact taking vows had on David's life. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #54 - Overcoming the Religious Ego 69 69 #54 - Overcoming the Religious Ego full 8c264fad-512c-4056-b663-b751d283d7b5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/81574de0 Tue, 15 Mar 2022 14:15:22 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3679 David and Dorian sit down and talk about the "inner Pharisee" or the religious ego that sets on a self-righteous mountain that can eventually evolve into our community or people around us. David and Dorian sit down and talk about the "inner Pharisee" or the religious ego that sets on a self-righteous mountain that can eventually evolve into our community or people around us. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #53 - Numinous Space: Part 2 68 68 #53 - Numinous Space: Part 2 full c44b8ed1-7e3f-4b68-adac-24b9538df476 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce302638 Tue, 08 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 2879 David Morrison and I continue our conversation with Bill Helm, and get into more specifics of the structures he envisioned while doing his research and the meaning of them. David Morrison and I continue our conversation with Bill Helm, and get into more specifics of the structures he envisioned while doing his research and the meaning of them. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #52 - Numinous Space: Part 1 67 67 #52 - Numinous Space: Part 1 full f59453c1-89cc-4a43-b089-5e779a7a8003 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e97110c Tue, 01 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 4161 David and Dorian are joined by Bill Helm, an architect in El Paso, and we explore this idea of sacred spaces and how they can be cultivated. http://numinousspace.com/ David and Dorian are joined by Bill Helm, an architect in El Paso, and we explore this idea of sacred spaces and how they can be cultivated. http://numinousspace.com/ Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #51 - Pathways to Presence: Prayer 66 66 #51 - Pathways to Presence: Prayer full 237e5ed8-fa91-45a6-8bc7-bef475317d3a https://share.transistor.fm/s/44057491 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3714 David and Dorian discuss prayer. As the 2nd part of this year's Pathways to Presence, we look at the evolution of prayer in our lives and how we have used different types of prayer during our life on this path called Life. David and Dorian discuss prayer. As the 2nd part of this year's Pathways to Presence, we look at the evolution of prayer in our lives and how we have used different types of prayer during our life on this path called Life. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #50 - Desolate Beauty 65 65 #50 - Desolate Beauty full 35965607-ef8f-4764-aea3-f8f444a88b03 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b8dd077 Tue, 15 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3386 David and Dorian sit down and have a conversation around the desert. The actually desert and why does it call to us, as well as the desert's role in world religion and spirituality. Lastly if you are interested in the PechaKucha event find more information here: https://www.pechakucha.com/events/el-paso-vol-24 AND register here: https://pechakucha.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-Khv2IggT8muVgWZ7H-7HQ David and Dorian sit down and have a conversation around the desert. The actually desert and why does it call to us, as well as the desert's role in world religion and spirituality. Lastly if you are interested in the PechaKucha event find more informatio Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #49 - Shaping a Creative Life 64 64 #49 - Shaping a Creative Life full 79030521-a03d-4dfd-a67b-986eb558def3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bccef94b Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3582 David and Dorian discuss the idea of overlapping creativity and spirituality, what that might look like, and how we can embrace that in the mystical world. David and Dorian discuss the idea of overlapping creativity and spirituality, what that might look like, and how we can embrace that in the mystical world. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #48 - Bridging Differences in Community 63 63 #48 - Bridging Differences in Community full cfd2e23c-c228-4616-b330-0669fa49a613 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d96b4c02 Tue, 01 Feb 2022 07:30:39 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3802 David and Dorian sit down with Greg Steele and we explore the importance about having different people, perspectives, and ideas when living in community. They also investigate the importance of having similar principles. David and Dorian sit down with Greg Steele and we explore the importance about having different people, perspectives, and ideas when living in community. They also investigate the importance of having similar principles. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #47 - Pathways to Presence: Meditation 62 62 #47 - Pathways to Presence: Meditation full a3c588bf-4bd5-4f42-945c-4f7b7a93a393 https://share.transistor.fm/s/95121b34 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3890 David and Dorian sit down and explore the idea and practice of meditation. This is a new series where we will explore 12 different spiritual practices over 2022. We will release one episode a month under the "Pathways to Presence" series. David and Dorian sit down and explore the idea and practice of meditation. This is a new series where we will explore 12 different spiritual practices over 2022. We will release one episode a month under the "Pathways to Presence" series. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No Marie Espinosa: Road to Desert Rain 61 61 Marie Espinosa: Road to Desert Rain full 64bbda78-dc30-4a98-8f28-2c3406b9e1a8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/88083bb0 Tue, 18 Jan 2022 08:44:38 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3928 Dorian sits down with Marie Espinosa and they discuss her spiritual life as a kid, her communities through out the years, how philosophy has informed her religious and spiritual life, and eventually landing at Desert Rain with her family. Dorian sits down with Marie Espinosa and they discuss her spiritual life as a kid, her communities through out the years, how philosophy has informed her religious and spiritual life, and eventually landing at Desert Rain with her family. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #46 - The Legacy of Rich Mullins 60 60 #46 - The Legacy of Rich Mullins full 3ce77dc9-6d42-4a77-a6b7-350b25ca01ac https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c2959b1 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 4052 David and Dorian sit down and discuss the singer, songwriter, and missionary Rich Mullins. We look at how he embodied his faith, and the impact that had on David's spiritual journey. David and Dorian sit down and discuss the singer, songwriter, and missionary Rich Mullins. We look at how he embodied his faith, and the impact that had on David's spiritual journey. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #45 - Epiphany 59 59 #45 - Epiphany full aef68c4b-102b-4169-b0fc-a2dfa189be92 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eace6db4 Tue, 04 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3256 David and Dorian sit down and talk about the story of Epiphany as a continuation of the Advent and Christmas conversations we have had over the last month. David and Dorian sit down and talk about the story of Epiphany as a continuation of the Advent and Christmas conversations we have had over the last month. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No ¡Gracias! 58 58 ¡Gracias! full c1230b7d-46eb-4149-9689-49d3aae2f578 https://share.transistor.fm/s/788fc7a2 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 130 Thank you everyone! We are grateful for you making 2021 special for this podcast. Thank you everyone! We are grateful for you making 2021 special for this podcast. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #44 - Christmas 57 57 #44 - Christmas full 2c5f8d39-e55a-4953-aca8-0e32d3d5aaa7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d3488350 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3760 Dorian and David sit down and discuss the Christmas story, Jesus' early life, and epiphany. This is the 4th part of our ongoing Advent series. Dorian and David sit down and discuss the Christmas story, Jesus' early life, and epiphany. This is the 4th part of our ongoing Advent series. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #43 - Advent: The Magnificat 56 56 #43 - Advent: The Magnificat full 9ba7b779-a1e7-4d9a-a38a-e2d9847c1e9d https://share.transistor.fm/s/7cf553bd Tue, 14 Dec 2021 12:01:21 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3646 David and Dorian, on part 3 of this 4 part Advent & Christmas series, we sit down and discuss the story of Elizabeth and Mary. How it is important to the Advent story and modern day Christianity. David and Dorian, on part 3 of this 4 part Advent & Christmas series, we sit down and discuss the story of Elizabeth and Mary. How it is important to the Advent story and modern day Christianity. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #42 - Advent: Preparing The Way 55 55 #42 - Advent: Preparing The Way full e684afc9-05ab-45c4-a59b-8cee29e7a620 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fdf40210 Tue, 07 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3501 Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #41 - Advent: Waiting in the Dark 54 54 #41 - Advent: Waiting in the Dark full 93d54e70-f258-4819-af6c-e9f0a7afa322 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd550fa4 Tue, 30 Nov 2021 16:26:07 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3486 David and Dorian sit down to start our 4 part series about Advent and Christmas. We talk about the historical and spiritual significance, and why the season is still relevant in 2021. First Sunday of Advent Gospel Reading Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 (3) David and Dorian sit down to start our 4 part series about Advent and Christmas. We talk about the historical and spiritual significance, and why the season is still relevant in 2021. First Sunday of Advent Gospel Reading Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 (3) Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #40 - Reflections on Gratitude 53 53 #40 - Reflections on Gratitude full e9e5d504-3213-403a-b184-48fb2eda575c https://share.transistor.fm/s/96c566f1 Tue, 23 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3147 David and Dorian sit down and talk about gratitude, the idea of thanksgiving, and some ideas to get through a possible trying time around the holiday. We also end with multiple people from the community speaking on gratitude. David and Dorian sit down and talk about gratitude, the idea of thanksgiving, and some ideas to get through a possible trying time around the holiday. We also end with multiple people from the community speaking on gratitude. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #39 - The Flame and The Well 52 52 #39 - The Flame and The Well full e92cf835-31d6-4ff7-840c-58f6e1027b8c https://share.transistor.fm/s/d2823a67 Tue, 16 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3728 David and Dorian discuss the evolution from a Charismatic type of worship to a Contemplative lifestyle, and how that might serve people on their spiritual journey. David and Dorian discuss the evolution from a Charismatic type of worship to a Contemplative lifestyle, and how that might serve people on their spiritual journey. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #38 - Victory in Defeat 51 51 #38 - Victory in Defeat full 200005ab-4d72-4639-9bb6-b34ef23bba62 https://share.transistor.fm/s/403f0547 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3725 David and Dorian sit down to discuss the idea of success vs failure, and how ultimate success comes from failure. How can God use your failures as ultimate success in the world? James Cone video - https://youtu.be/fPF2RuD4124 David and Dorian sit down to discuss the idea of success vs failure, and how ultimate success comes from failure. How can God use your failures as ultimate success in the world? James Cone video - https://youtu.be/fPF2RuD4124 Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #37 - Recognizing The Face of Your Life 50 50 #37 - Recognizing The Face of Your Life full 1844b0ae-5432-4b9e-a639-58705a607f00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/61fce613 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3563 David and Dorian discuss the idea of God's Will for our lives, is our time here predetermined, and the concept of having a meaning to life. David and Dorian discuss the idea of God's Will for our lives, is our time here predetermined, and the concept of having a meaning to life. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #36 - Life Together 49 49 #36 - Life Together full e714fac8-d162-4ac8-b6f1-a1ee4739e849 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1cc60cba Tue, 26 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3873 Marsha Morrison joins David and Dorian to talk about community and contemplation. Our specific focus is on people coming into contemplation and/or community from different perspectives or 'starting points'. Marsha Morrison joins David and Dorian to talk about community and contemplation. Our specific focus is on people coming into contemplation and/or community from different perspectives or 'starting points'. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No Dorian Mason: Road to Desert Rain 48 48 Dorian Mason: Road to Desert Rain full c232cdd0-0698-475f-adee-3181ed0096e4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/32588bc0 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3466 The tables are turned once again and David has a conversation with Dorian about his road to Desert Rain. The tables are turned once again and David has a conversation with Dorian about his road to Desert Rain. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #35 - Thin Places 47 47 #35 - Thin Places full 57e5b828-72fa-4ccf-857f-e7b753c07422 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8ea5b412 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3746 David and Dorian sit down to discuss the idea of thin places and peak experiences. It is commonly said that heaven and earth is usually 3 feet apart, but and much closer in thin places. David and Dorian sit down to discuss the idea of thin places and peak experiences. It is commonly said that heaven and earth is usually 3 feet apart, but and much closer in thin places. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #34 - The Gift of Wonder 45 45 #34 - The Gift of Wonder full a7257ff7-8376-4a9e-8cb3-3776583cc996 https://share.transistor.fm/s/de54658d Tue, 28 Sep 2021 10:40:41 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3568 David and Dorian sit down, we cover a lot of ground, starting with asking the questions of those in front of us, and ending with a reminder that we are all in this together and to continue to stay in the light of wonder in this sometimes hectic world. Apollo 8: Earthrise Image Credit: NASA David and Dorian sit down, we cover a lot of ground, starting with asking the questions of those in front of us, and ending with a reminder that we are all in this together and to continue to stay in the light of wonder in this sometimes hectic world. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No Birgit West: Road to Desert Rain 44 44 Birgit West: Road to Desert Rain full 57eaa909-5478-47cb-9bae-8f606e778539 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b2d3e54d Tue, 21 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 4167 Dorian sits down with Birgit West and they discuss her growing up in Germany, traveling internationally, and eventually going to missionary school in El Paso, TX. We learn about her connection to the community of El Paso and eventually with Desert Rain. Dorian sits down with Birgit West and they discuss her growing up in Germany, traveling internationally, and eventually going to missionary school in El Paso, TX. We learn about her connection to the community of El Paso and eventually with Desert Rain. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #33 - The Still Point 43 43 #33 - The Still Point full d2321065-de01-4b10-8b9f-3744c90d77e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/78ebd733 Tue, 14 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3602 Jacob Neria joins David and Dorian for our first 3-person conversation, started as an experiment and turned into a beautiful experience. We discuss the origin, construction, and spiritual significance of the labyrinth at Desert Rain. Jacob Neria joins David and Dorian for our first 3-person conversation, started as an experiment and turned into a beautiful experience. We discuss the origin, construction, and spiritual significance of the labyrinth at Desert Rain. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No Kirsten Helm: Road to Desert Rain 42 42 Kirsten Helm: Road to Desert Rain full b0edd3bb-cb42-4322-9abc-57531097fc7e https://share.transistor.fm/s/1aeb64f9 Tue, 07 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 4168 Dorian sits down with Kirsten Helm and they discuss her growing up in Buffalo and eventually heading west with her then husband, and making deep connections with David, Marsha, and Desert Rain. A connection that keeps her coming back every summer. Dorian sits down with Kirsten Helm and they discuss her growing up in Buffalo and eventually heading west with her then husband, and making deep connections with David, Marsha, and Desert Rain. A connection that keeps her coming back every summer. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #32 - Forged In The Storm 41 41 #32 - Forged In The Storm full 78bef831-31cb-4f75-854d-a0411e550405 https://share.transistor.fm/s/48e0501d Tue, 31 Aug 2021 12:28:42 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3897 David and Dorian sit down to discuss the all too common experience of pain. Emotional and physical, what can we do while we walk through it, and how can we support one another. It is part of the human experience, so how do we come together and allow it to strengthen our community. David and Dorian sit down to discuss the all too common experience of pain. Emotional and physical, what can we do while we walk through it, and how can we support one another. It is part of the human experience, so how do we come together and allow it to Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No Stacy Arreola: Road to Desert Rain 40 40 Stacy Arreola: Road to Desert Rain full 61fef50d-60e4-4341-8d76-ff2bd767ee44 https://share.transistor.fm/s/acd309f2 Tue, 24 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 4205 Dorian sits down with Stacy Arreola and they explore growing up in South Carolina, travels around the U.S. and world, meeting Boot, mission work in Paraguay, and eventually ending up back in El Paso and eventually at Desert Rain. Dorian sits down with Stacy Arreola and they explore growing up in South Carolina, travels around the U.S. and world, meeting Boot, mission work in Paraguay, and eventually ending up back in El Paso and eventually at Desert Rain. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #31 - Salvation, Sobriety, and Self-care 39 39 #31 - Salvation, Sobriety, and Self-care full ac7a3b73-83de-447e-914e-f6ff65f7b611 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a15e4f0f Tue, 17 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3708 David and Dorian discuss the ideas around salvation, sobriety, and self-care. How they overlap, build on each other and contrast. David and Dorian discuss the ideas around salvation, sobriety, and self-care. How they overlap, build on each other and contrast. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #30 - Caught Between a Cult and a Utopia? 37 37 #30 - Caught Between a Cult and a Utopia? full c4a7a560-bd6d-4313-84e0-b5f6ed81c9c2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b7af53f Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:20:25 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3405 David answers several questions around Desert Rain regarding are we a cult, property ownership, how to start living here, and visitation. David answers several questions around Desert Rain regarding are we a cult, property ownership, how to start living here, and visitation. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No Crystal Joslyn: Road to Desert Rain 36 36 Crystal Joslyn: Road to Desert Rain full f1a94649-9504-4387-9ea8-b1801d0afde2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f6713bba Tue, 27 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3466 Dorian sits down with Crystal Joslyn and they explore her upbringing in El Paso, highs and lows in California, meeting Cole and eventually ending up here at Desert Rain. Dorian sits down with Crystal Joslyn and they explore her upbringing in El Paso, highs and lows in California, meeting Cole and eventually ending up here at Desert Rain. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #29 - Everyday Mysticsm 35 35 #29 - Everyday Mysticsm full 58eb8b99-2ad5-4018-a2fc-443564d4c95f https://share.transistor.fm/s/e0b3bc31 Thank you Tiffany from TMD Fine Art Studio for this week's beautiful episode art. See more of her work at TMDFineArt.com

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]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3726 David and Dorian explore mysteries we encounter in nature, in death, and in Christ. This episode covers a wide variety of stories until we circle back to a connection to nature acting as a spiritual director in our life. David and Dorian explore mysteries we encounter in nature, in death, and in Christ. This episode covers a wide variety of stories until we circle back to a connection to nature acting as a spiritual director in our life. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No Cole Joslyn: Road to Desert Rain 34 34 Cole Joslyn: Road to Desert Rain full 2f934d69-f097-4e8a-a73d-483b624502dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/4486c4f2 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 5127 Dorian sits down with Cole Joslyn and they explore Cole upbringing in New Hampshire & El Paso, and explore some powerful moments of prayer that informed his life on the Road to Desert Rain. Dorian sits down with Cole Joslyn and they explore Cole upbringing in New Hampshire & El Paso, and explore some powerful moments of prayer that informed his life on the Road to Desert Rain. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #28 - Path of the Hiddenite 33 33 #28 - Path of the Hiddenite full ff0e07ec-2828-452c-889a-052e7cf332a7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/da040ed5 Tue, 06 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3686 David and Dorian sit down to discuss the idea of being an amateur in the spiritual & religious life, and the importance of not taking ourselves too serious in any endeavor. "About Us" for Desert Rain mentioned at the beginning of the episode - http://www.theruined.com/about-community/a-parable-of-community/ David and Dorian sit down to discuss the idea of being an amateur in the spiritual & religious life, and the importance of not taking ourselves too serious in any endeavor. "About Us" for Desert Rain mentioned at the beginning of the episode - http Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No Jacob Neria: Road to Desert Rain 32 32 Jacob Neria: Road to Desert Rain full 8ae9810e-595b-4406-ab5b-400e64f4ba3c https://share.transistor.fm/s/a2ab605a Tue, 29 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 4682 Dorian sits down with Jacob Neria and they explore Jacob's upbringing in Northeast El Paso, and his mystical experiences that have touched his life on the Road to Desert Rain. Dorian sits down with Jacob Neria and they explore Jacob's upbringing in Northeast El Paso, and his mystical experiences that have touched his life on the Road to Desert Rain. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No Deanna Steele: Road to Desert Rain 31 31 Deanna Steele: Road to Desert Rain full 6077ac4c-5587-423b-9553-183cfee3c29a https://share.transistor.fm/s/f9cc69d6 Tue, 22 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 4541 Deanna comes on to discuss her early life and things she had to overcome to become a co-founder on her Road to Desert Rain. Deanna comes on to discuss her early life and things she had to overcome to become a co-founder on her Road to Desert Rain. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No Greg Steele: Road to Desert Rain 30 30 Greg Steele: Road to Desert Rain full f4a16065-5ebe-4570-8d04-61a461fb7b73 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b65bd2e Tue, 15 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 5167 Greg and Dorian sit down to discuss how Greg's life twisted and turned until eventually becoming a co-founder of Desert Rain. Greg and Dorian sit down to discuss how Greg's life twisted and turned until eventually becoming a co-founder of Desert Rain. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No Marsha Morrison: Road to Desert Rain 29 29 Marsha Morrison: Road to Desert Rain full 3248ade8-0d66-4b58-ac3f-b91e2fc2b644 https://share.transistor.fm/s/75a24185 Tue, 08 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3830 Today I sit down with Marsha Morrison to learn about her Road to Desert Rain. Today I sit down with Marsha Morrison to learn about her Road to Desert Rain. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No David Morrison: Road to Desert Rain 28 28 David Morrison: Road to Desert Rain full 7715b56e-d33a-4787-a44b-c9138faf5f2e https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3c078e8 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3527 David Morrison explains the twist and turns along the way to being one of the cofounders of Desert Rain Community. David Morrison explains the twist and turns along the way to being one of the cofounders of Desert Rain Community. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #27 - Bread for the Journey 27 27 #27 - Bread for the Journey full b17b54ae-b4bf-4ce0-a207-e0ad614ca7d1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc69b3d5 Tue, 25 May 2021 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3865 David Morrison and Dorian Mason talk about the Last Supper perhaps the First Supper. This episode is about the Eucharist, and we explore the importance of it and how it has changed and lifted our spiritual journey. David Morrison and Dorian Mason talk about the Last Supper perhaps the First Supper. This episode is about the Eucharist, and we explore the importance of it and how it has changed and lifted our spiritual journey. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No Trailer - Road to Desert Rain Trailer - Road to Desert Rain trailer 60caf22e-f64c-4c0f-a38d-59ecd15e3429 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb000456 Wed, 19 May 2021 20:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 133 Trailer for the new series - Road to Desert Rain Trailer for the new series - Road to Desert Rain Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #26 - The Luminous Cloud of Contemplation 26 26 #26 - The Luminous Cloud of Contemplation full 5d494f53-1a6a-4631-8ea0-7ae07bef25da https://share.transistor.fm/s/b03ea047 Tue, 18 May 2021 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3517 David Morrison and Dorian Mason explore the "dark side" of contemplation. They unpack the idea some call crisis of faith, others refer to as the dark night of the soul. What can it look like, and what can we do, when prayer, meditation, or other spiritual practices bring up tough emotions? David Morrison and Dorian Mason explore the "dark side" of contemplation. They unpack the idea some call crisis of faith, others refer to as the dark night of the soul. What can it look like, and what can we do, when prayer, meditation, or other spiritual Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #25 - Contemplative Way of Evangelism 25 25 #25 - Contemplative Way of Evangelism full a0cab4b6-e5b0-41cf-acbf-ac2bf2a74127 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1173e086 Tue, 11 May 2021 08:31:39 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3565 David and Dorian sit down and wrap up the series around the stages of faith. We focus today's episode on evangelism and the different perspectives around that. David and Dorian sit down and wrap up the series around the stages of faith. We focus today's episode on evangelism and the different perspectives around that. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #24 - Sea Changes in Worship 24 24 #24 - Sea Changes in Worship full 06d7c0e7-67fc-486e-9cb5-c170578e9988 https://share.transistor.fm/s/929c9eee Tue, 04 May 2021 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3815 David and Dorian continue our conversation around different stages of our faith and the paradigm Brian McLaren has discussed. This episode we focus on worship and how it is part of modern christian worship. David and Dorian continue our conversation around different stages of our faith and the paradigm Brian McLaren has discussed. This episode we focus on worship and how it is part of modern christian worship. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #23 - Crossroads of Faith 23 23 #23 - Crossroads of Faith full 631ff08c-6912-4c1e-b6f5-5775251c4422 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7bf1e746 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 4119 David and Dorian sit down and explore the different aspects of faith. Starting from the difference between beliefs and faith, and evolving through the stages of simplicity, complexity, perplexity, & harmony as laid out by Brian McLaren. David and Dorian sit down and explore the different aspects of faith. Starting from the difference between beliefs and faith, and evolving through the stages of simplicity, complexity, perplexity, & harmony as laid out by Brian McLaren. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #22 - When your Certitudes Fail 22 22 #22 - When your Certitudes Fail full 3e9e8b07-d5f1-44d5-8e63-0d86ce806b25 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4218a3de Tue, 20 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3571 David and Dorian explore the space of living in the question and how certitudes can only serve us for so long. We are setting up for a longer conversation around faith, worship, and evangelism. David and Dorian explore the space of living in the question and how certitudes can only serve us for so long. We are setting up for a longer conversation around faith, worship, and evangelism. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #21 - Wounded Healers within Addiction and Recovery - Part 2 of 2 21 21 #21 - Wounded Healers within Addiction and Recovery - Part 2 of 2 full 58a28b4a-57ae-4d13-8490-f50216ac6fe5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9dd817c Tue, 13 Apr 2021 13:29:47 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3429 David and Dorian continue their conversation from last week around the dance with addiction and recovery. Today's episode focuses on the idea of service within our spiritual practices. David and Dorian continue their conversation from last week around the dance with addiction and recovery. Today's episode focuses on the idea of service within our spiritual practices. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #20 - The Dance with Addiction and Recovery - Part 1 of 2 20 20 #20 - The Dance with Addiction and Recovery - Part 1 of 2 full f69d9489-f417-48d0-811e-5b7618ce09fc https://share.transistor.fm/s/8180c556 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3787 David and Dorian explore Dorian's struggle with alcoholism, subsequent road to recovery, and the 13 years of continuous sobriety. David and Dorian explore Dorian's struggle with alcoholism, subsequent road to recovery, and the 13 years of continuous sobriety. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #19 - Plumbing the Mysteries of Easter 19 19 #19 - Plumbing the Mysteries of Easter full ec86b071-5d2b-4cba-8186-dff9ecd09535 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4232aa7 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3471 David and Dorian continue their discussion around Holy Week, focusing on the Saturday vigil and into Easter. They also make sure to touch on the liturgical season of Easter and not just the single day. David and Dorian continue their discussion around Holy Week, focusing on the Saturday vigil and into Easter. They also make sure to touch on the liturgical season of Easter and not just the single day. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #18 - Holy Week: Enter the Mystery 18 18 #18 - Holy Week: Enter the Mystery full 9ff536ff-b455-440d-adff-6076a62e30a0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ebca7efd Tue, 23 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 3856 The first part of a two part series; David and Dorian discuss the Paschal Triduum, more commonly known as Holy Week. The first part of a two part series; David and Dorian discuss the Paschal Triduum, more commonly known as Holy Week. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #17 - The Anam Cara Way 17 17 #17 - The Anam Cara Way full 3dc7dfd5-7ff7-41cf-8994-e3e2fa510453 https://share.transistor.fm/s/da7b56b6 Tue, 16 Mar 2021 19:00:46 -0600 David Morrison David Morrison 4104 David and Dorian get into an open and honest conversation between soul friends. We explore and demonstrate an Anam Cara conversation. You can hear more about Anam Cara in the Celtic Christianity episode of DRCR. David and Dorian get into an open and honest conversation between soul friends. We explore and demonstrate an Anam Cara conversation. You can hear more about Anam Cara in the Celtic Christianity episode of DRCR. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #16 - Into the Quiet 16 16 #16 - Into the Quiet full deb0e683-b51d-4b0a-b4ec-958fba86cf8f https://share.transistor.fm/s/441b300a Tue, 09 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3532 David & Dorian deep dive into the importance of silence in our spiritual practices, especially in the context of Christianity. We also explore the practical idea of Centering Prayer. David & Dorian deep dive into the importance of silence in our spiritual practices, especially in the context of Christianity. We also explore the practical idea of Centering Prayer. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #15 - The Age of Presence 15 15 #15 - The Age of Presence full 8a60f9fe-8461-4ee2-bc7c-4570e494a898 https://share.transistor.fm/s/51287f95 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3496 David and I talk about the theology of the Kingdom of God. How John Wimber added to that perspective. The nearness to Heaven is now. David and I talk about the theology of the Kingdom of God. How John Wimber added to that perspective. The nearness to Heaven is now. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #14 - The Power of Lament 14 14 #14 - The Power of Lament full 21067f02-6d00-4e59-8c3b-10fc98a997a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/46652185 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3565 David Morrison & Dorian Mason discuss pain and suffering and the way we can walk through it with our practices and community. David Morrison & Dorian Mason discuss pain and suffering and the way we can walk through it with our practices and community. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #13 - A Reconnaissance of Death 13 13 #13 - A Reconnaissance of Death full c1678ec7-9259-4243-bc18-364ab5db5da9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/929adde7 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3666 David Morrison explores his near death experience with sepsis from a decade ago. We talk about the event and how that has inspired his service and prayer life. David Morrison explores his near death experience with sepsis from a decade ago. We talk about the event and how that has inspired his service and prayer life. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #12 - A Discussion Around Richard Foster Writings 12 12 #12 - A Discussion Around Richard Foster Writings full bacf71cc-cdf4-4213-8e4b-1e74c1508a70 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec303402 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3505 David and Dorian discuss Celebration of Discipline & Streams of Living Water, both written by Richard J. Foster, and how these books have impacted our prayer life. David and Dorian discuss Celebration of Discipline & Streams of Living Water, both written by Richard J. Foster, and how these books have impacted our prayer life. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #11 - Searching for the Undivided Life: A Discussion about Quaker Parker Palmer 11 11 #11 - Searching for the Undivided Life: A Discussion about Quaker Parker Palmer full 2b155d3f-52b5-4f63-952b-a1e5e699d367 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c83fa407 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3366 Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #10 - The Kingdom of God and the Legacy of John Wimber 10 10 #10 - The Kingdom of God and the Legacy of John Wimber full ae649d4c-3e5a-4e98-82da-8dd450c5b404 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9d7e1b54 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3304 David & Dorian sit down and discuss the legacy, impact, and theology of John Wimber. He was a musician turned pastor & Christian author. He is well known for being a founding leader of the first Vineyard church. David & Dorian sit down and discuss the legacy, impact, and theology of John Wimber. He was a musician turned pastor & Christian author. He is well known for being a founding leader of the first Vineyard church. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #9 - Inspiration of Rohr 9 9 #9 - Inspiration of Rohr full babc1112-aec1-4516-9fc3-dcbac4f08b3b https://share.transistor.fm/s/cdd37915 Tue, 19 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 4041 David and Dorian sit down and discuss Fr. Richard Rohr OFM, his living school, and how he has informed and inspired both of their prayer life. David and Dorian sit down and discuss Fr. Richard Rohr OFM, his living school, and how he has informed and inspired both of their prayer life. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #8 - The Whisper in the Word 8 8 #8 - The Whisper in the Word full 3b42251e-d48b-412e-a2ca-179553e412be https://share.transistor.fm/s/e34ce83c Tue, 12 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3352 David and Dorian sit down and talk about the Bible. What is it, how to engage with it, learn from it and connect with it. How do we listen for that sacred whisper that is coming to us from scripture? David and Dorian sit down and talk about the Bible. What is it, how to engage with it, learn from it and connect with it. How do we listen for that sacred whisper that is coming to us from scripture? Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #7 - Living Sacred Time 7 7 #7 - Living Sacred Time full f70670cc-b916-48a2-9ba2-aa067148b3b7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e45536a Tue, 05 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3554 David and Dorian discuss the history and ideas around the liturgical calendar. David and Dorian discuss the history and ideas around the liturgical calendar. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #6 - Holiday Special - Connection, Community, & Support in Trying Times 6 6 #6 - Holiday Special - Connection, Community, & Support in Trying Times full 2dddd4ae-b9f6-452f-8741-5c000fe746fc https://share.transistor.fm/s/8035b603 Tue, 29 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3050 This week David and Dorian come together to discuss how to support and come together during trying times. Perhaps you are struggling in your life, or maybe someone close to you needs a helping hand with something. This week David and Dorian come together to discuss how to support and come together during trying times. Perhaps you are struggling in your life, or maybe someone close to you needs a helping hand with something. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #5 - The Heart of the Matter 5 5 #5 - The Heart of the Matter full 0215d941-a6b9-428c-9c80-4f75081df4ec https://share.transistor.fm/s/a05412b8 Tue, 22 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3024 David Morrison sits down with Dorian Mason to discuss his ER visit and two subsequent heart surgeries he had in the middle of a global pandemic. David Morrison sits down with Dorian Mason to discuss his ER visit and two subsequent heart surgeries he had in the middle of a global pandemic. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #4 - Celtic Christianity - Part 2 of 2 4 4 #4 - Celtic Christianity - Part 2 of 2 full c6f4a049-4387-4d38-8a06-a4770110c8db https://share.transistor.fm/s/96c6a974 Tue, 15 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3299 David Morrison and Dorian Mason finish up their conversation around Celtic Christianity and the impact it has had on Desert Rain Community. David Morrison and Dorian Mason finish up their conversation around Celtic Christianity and the impact it has had on Desert Rain Community. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #3 - Celtic Christianity - Part 1 of 2 3 3 #3 - Celtic Christianity - Part 1 of 2 full 4a1198cf-5021-40ed-a492-cbea8e8cbbdc https://share.transistor.fm/s/15447fb8 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3095 David Morrison and Dorian Mason sit down and talk about community, hospitality, pilgrimage, & Thin Places as it relates to Celtic Christianity. David Morrison and Dorian Mason sit down and talk about community, hospitality, pilgrimage, & Thin Places as it relates to Celtic Christianity. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No #2 - Desert Rain Community 2 2 #2 - Desert Rain Community full 4002dcf7-fcbd-4a4a-a211-f90cfa68d4d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ad20b84 Thu, 26 Nov 2020 19:46:37 -0700 David Morrison David Morrison 3118 David and Dorian discuss the early days of Desert Rain and the evolution over the last 17 years of living in community. David and Dorian discuss the early days of Desert Rain and the evolution over the last 17 years of living in community. Community, Spirituality, Christianity, Desert, Spiritual Practices, Theology, New Monasticism, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Celtic Spirituality, No