Best Matt Mikalatos Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 53 Thunder, Thunder, Thunderbolts, hooooo! 2:16:14

13d ago2:16:14

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It's a long one, guys, but I really believe it's worth it. Please stick us and listen all the way through. Guaranteed Good News: https://youtu.be/MgtuAeDQ8CABy John Viinalass

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Ep. 52 Amanda Auler 1:13:12

29d ago1:13:12

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I blame Jeff Mitchell's absence for my diminishing ability to write goofball summaries here.By John Viinalass

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Ep. 51 Matt Mikalatos 1:14:30

2M ago1:14:30

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So this might look familiar because a couple weeks ago I tried to publish this episode but there was no bumper music. Because I'm great at this, I stretched a 2-minute task into a two-week task. But now it's the launch day for Matt's new graphic novel, God With Us, so it's a great time to finally make it happen!! godwithusbook.com…

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The Amalgamation Teaser 2:27

2M ago2:27

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Teaser for the upcoming launch of The Amalgamation with Bruce Reyes-Chow coming May 2025 My name is Bruce Reyes-Chow, and you’ve found The Almagamation Podcast. Each episode, I chat with inspiring humans: activists, artists, academics, and adventurers as we joyfully and courageously co-conspire to make the world a more loving, compassionate, and ju…

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Ep. 50 Brave New World 1:36:54

3M ago1:36:54

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Christine (@cinellejay) is with us today to talk about how much she loves Sam Wilson and hates Thaddeus Ross! Guaranteed Good News: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2DpjcU9/By John Viinalass

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Ep. 49 Tolkienpalooza! 1:08:23

4M ago1:08:23

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Lore of the Rings podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lore-of-the-rings-explore-jrr-tolkiens-lord-of/id1602401704 Guaranteed Good News: Churches and Cherubs on IG - @churchesandcherubsBy John Viinalass

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Ep. 48 Skeleton Crew 1:21:08

4M ago1:21:08

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Guaranteed Good News: Truck Driver Intervenes in Highway Shootout, Wins Goodyear Highway Hero AwardBy John Viinalass

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If I Were Preaching Tomorrow, July 14, 2024 7:54

10M ago7:54

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Well, I had not originally planned on adding more episodes to The Amalgamation Podcast until it was fully ready to go. Sometimes, the world requires us to respond outside of our plans. So here's a little preview of what I will be doing in the Fall, to offer some ideas about those of you who are preaching on any given Sunday. With the shooting and p…

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E70 The End of an Era 6:58

10M ago6:58

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It seems only fitting to end on a nice round number with Episode 70 of BRC and Friends. Those who have been hanging out with me for the past decades have been through a few manifestations of this space, including its very beginning as a VodCast that began 10 years ago with my very first guest, Grace Ji-Sun Kim. [Watch Episode 1] Special thanks to C…

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Vidisode 4: Help the Watfa Family Evacuate Gaza 1:30

11M ago1:30

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A few weeks ago, we were connected with the Gaza Solidarity Network to get matched with someone in Gaza who is trying to raise funds to evacuate. This is obviously not the ideal solution (ceasefire and rebuilding are), and it is unfair that some families will get paired while others will not. Occupation and genocide are also not fair, so we do what…

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Vidisode 3: What will it take? 1:17

11M ago1:17

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In what seems like a lifetime ago, I posted this a few weeks back after my return from my second delegation to Palestine. Even with all of the most recent acts of terror inflicted upon the people of Gaza and the accelerated violence in the occupied West Bank, I am still left with the same question as I have been posing since last year, “What will i…

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Ep. 47 IT'S WORKING!! A conversation with Rogue Worship Leader 1:05:38

12M ago1:05:38

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By John Viinalass

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Vidisode 2: New York, I'm Headed Your Way 1:06

12M ago1:06

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It’s actually this week (What is time?) but anyhoo, we are headed your way New York, and we cannot wait. It's been too long since we've visited your lovely city! First things first: We already have show tickets, but help us fill out our week! Where should we eat, and what should we see? But you are also invited . . . SUNDAY, JUNE 2The Riverside Chu…

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Ep. 46 Fantasy author JB Simmons 1:08:14

1y ago1:08:14

1:08:14

J.B. Simmons (jbsimmons.com) Guaranteed Good News: Homepage - Sign Up | Primal PathBy John Viinalass

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Ep. 45 Superhero Fatigue with Nathan Rouse 1:11:41

1y ago1:11:41

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By John Viinalass

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A Fireside Chat with Roger Wolsey. 48:53

1y ago48:53

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I sat down with Roger Wolsey to discuss his book Discovering Fire: Spiritual Practices that Transform Lives. Roger is a spiritual director, pastor, speaker and blogger. He is well known in progressive Christian circles as the author of Kissing Fish: Christianity for People Who Don't Like Christianity. His latest book explores spiritual practices th…

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Ep. 44 "The estate of L. Ron Hubbard will pay for it" (Loki s.2) 1:08:14

1y ago1:08:14

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By John Viinalass

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Praying with Saint Patrick: a conversation with Aaron Burns and Matt Mikalatos on their new book 47:26

1y ago47:26

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I got to talk with Aaron Burns and Matt Mikalatos about their new book, Praying with Saint Patrick: Prayers and Devotions Inspired by the Irish Hero of the Faith. Aaron is a filmmaker (producer, director, screenwriter) and Matt is an author, screenwriter and speaker (and my first repeat guest!). The two of them previously collaborated in writing th…

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Embodied Presence: a conversation about embodiment with Ashe Van Steenwyk 1:01:02

1y ago1:01:02

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I got to sit down with Maki Ash Van Steenwyk (She/They) to discuss the role that embodiment plays in spirituality, activism, in our mutual belonging, and in the ways, we navigate the world. If you want to connect with Ashe in her work, head on over to Center for Prophetic Imagination website: https://propheticimagination.org/ Or you can also follow…

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“Voices of Resurrection: Exploring Romero’s Easter Letter” a conversation with Julio Hernandez 59:41

1y ago59:41

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Julio Hernandez is a pastor and activist here in the US, but his family heritage is Salvadorian. We got together to discuss the legacy and witness of Archbishop Óscar Romero and the first of his Pastoral Letters, The Easter Church, written on Easter Sunday, April 10, 1977. If you are interested in learning more about Saint Óscar Romero, you can fin…

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How to Practice Lent: a conversation with Christine Sine 41:55

1+ y ago41:55

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I got to chat with Christine Sine—author, activist, gardener, contemplative, spiritual director and "liturgical rebel—about what Lent is and how we can practice it. What I loved about this conversation was how passionate and insightful Christine is. And I learned a lot. Did you know that Lent was in the hunger time in the Northern Hemisphere, so th…

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Between the Listening and the Telling and a Long Delay: a conversation with Mark Yaconelli 37:58

1+ y ago37:58

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Mark Yaconelli wrote Between the Listening and the Telling in 2022. We had a great conversation about it then, and after a long delay I present it to you for your listening pleasure. Mark reminds us of the hunger in each of us to connect, to be heard, to be understood. You will want to listen to this! You can order Mark's book from Broadleaf Books:…

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How to Practice Discernment: a conversation with Adam Shields 1:14:30

1+ y ago1:14:30

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Adam Shields is a book blogger (at Bookwi.se) and a spiritual director (at aspiritualdirector.com). In this episode we discuss the nature of Spiritual Discernment, what it is, why it is an important part of Christian Spirituality, and what are some misunderstands, obstacles and limitations to discernment. You can catch up with Adam on his blog or o…

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The Art of Hope & Resistance in an Age of Empire: a Conversation with Jackie Allen-Ducot 56:52

1+ y ago56:52

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Jackie Allen-Ducot is a spiritual director, a member and cofounder of the Hartford Catholic Worker (HartfordCatholicWorker.org), and an artist. We got together to talk about hope, activism and art, and how both protest and art looks at the grim realities of our present world and helps us imagine what it would be like to inhabit a different world.…

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E69 Bruce chats with Sheila M. Beckford and E. Michelle Ledder 38:52

1+ y ago38:52

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On today's Episode of BRC and Friends, Bruce sits down with Sheila M. Beckford and E. Michelle Ledder Co-Authors of the 4Reals series, “Anti-Racism 4reals: Real Talk with Real Strategies in Real Time for Real Change” and “Doing Anti-Racist Business: Dislodging and Dismantling Racism with the 4reals”. Not only do we talk about how their process of m…

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E68 Bruce chats with Alissa Charles-Findley 33:25

1+ y ago33:25

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On today's Episode of BRC and Friends, Bruce sits down with Alissa Charles-Findley, sister of Botham Jean and the author of the book, “After Botham: Healing from My Brother's Murder by a Police Officer.” Not only do they talk about the death of her brother and her work with other families who have lost loved ones to police violence, we talk about w…

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E67 Bruce chats with Kathy Khang and Matt Mikalatos 50:17

1+ y ago50:17

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On episode 66 of BRC and Friends, Bruce chats with Kathy Khang and Matt Mikalatos, Co-Authors of the award-winning book, “Loving Disagreement: Fighting for Community through the Fruit of the Spirit.” They had a great time talking about writing, disagreement in today’s world, church, gymtimidation, and a little bit of hot chicken. Thanks for being h…

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E66 Bruce chats with Anna Woofenden and Derrick Weston 41:06

1+ y ago41:06

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On episode 66 of BRC and Friends, Bruce sits down with Anna Woofenden and Derrick Weston to talk about the, rumored on this show to be the best book ever written, The Just Kitchen Invitations to Sustainability, Cooking, Connection, and Celebration. Bruce has known Derrick for a very long time, sorry Anna, but also loves that Anna is also an Ennegra…

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E65 Bruce chats with David Lamotte 42:53

1+ y ago42:53

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Today on Episode 65, Bruce chats with his friend and colleague David Lamott. In this episode they talk about David's new book, but also and more importantly about chickens, parenting, and how humbling it can be standing next to a rock star. If this Is your first time meeting David be prepared to meet a genuinely good human being who is making a dif…

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Growing Hope and the Fruit of the Spirit with Kathy Khang and Matt Mikalatos. 46:22

1+ y ago46:22

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In light of violence and division, authors of Loving Disagreement: Fighting For Community Through the Fruit of the Spirit, Kathy Khang and Matt Mikalatos, share how the fruit of the spirit brings joy, hope and goodness in the midst of tension. This episode is an encouragement and admonition to us today, to allow God to transform and grow us in the …

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The Podcast You’ve Been Waiting For: a conversation with Stacey Gleddiesmith about Advent waiting 33:03

1+ y ago33:03

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One of my favorite seasons in the church year is this season before Christmas (beginning Sunday Dec. 3 this year) where we prepare our hearts for Christmas and the coming of Christ. I sat down to talk to Stacey Gleddiesmith, Director of Worship Arts at Columbia Bible College, in Abbotsford, BC to discuss what Advent is and how we may practice it. Y…

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Should I Get A Spiritual Director? A Conversation with Dr. Janet Hinds. 21:29

1+ y ago21:29

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In this episode Chealsia chats with her spiritual director, Dr. Janet Hinds, to help you demystify spiritual direction so you can consider how it could help you grow in both your relationship with God and your calling. They chat about the origins of spiritual direction, how it's different from counseling and how it's been an impactful resource thro…

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It’s Zac Cannon Day! 51:03

1+ y ago51:03

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I got to sit down with author, pastor, spiritual director Zac Cannon to discuss his creative process and the ways spiritual direction and spiritual practices have enabled to be more present in his vocation as writer and as a creative. Zac is a good friend and we got to hang out together as part of a Spiritual Direction program we both attended. You…

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E64 Bruce and Amy Kim chat with Brian Falduto 37:41

1+ y ago37:41

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On episode 64 of BRC and Friends Amy Kim and I sit down with singer, musician, actor, coach, and hilarious human being Brian Falduto. Brian is known for many things, but I was first introduced to him through his songs, Same Old Country Love Song, and God Loves Me Too. We had a blast with Brian learning about his life, career, and all the things on …

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Following Jesus Into An Indigenous Way of Living with Randy Woodley 28:39

1+ y ago28:39

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Jesus is making all things new, and that includes restoring harmony between humanity, God and the community of creation. In this episode, Indigenous author, activist and scholar Randy Woodley, helps you participate in God’s story of restoration by replacing a divisive worldview with a more Indigenous one that leads to practices of restoration, reco…

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How Can I Foster A Caring Community? A Conversation with Hung Lu. 27:53

1+ y ago27:53

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Christians know they need others. But attempts to meet that need are often so messy and draining that they end in isolation. Chealsia chats with Hung Lu, a spiritual care collaborator and someone her friends trust to care for them, about his experience with a communal care group gone right. He shares tips for how a collaborative approach can be bet…

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E63 Bruce chats with Megan Reyes | Filipino American History Month 51:13

1+ y ago51:13

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On episode 63 of BRC and Friends and the final installment for Filipino American History Month 2023, I chat with Megan Reyes, journalist, podcaster, and content creator. Recently honored by Hashtag Sports as a creator of color, we not only talk about Megan's entry into sports broadcasting, but we also talked about growing up in Idaho, women's socce…

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Finding Love and Belonging In Our God-Given Design with Tasha Jun. 23:21

1+ y ago23:21

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On her journey to find belonging as a bi-racial Korean-American, Tasha Jun’s longings led her to Jesus and a deeper embrace of God’s love. In this episode, she shares some of that journey, including wisdom and practices to help you deeply belong too. She also expounds on some of Chealsia’s favorite parts of Tasha’s poetic memoir,Tell Me The Dream A…

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E62 Bruce chats with Josh and Heather or Obet & Dels | Filipino American History Month 43:44

1+ y ago43:44

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On Episode 62 I sit down with the founders and owners of my favorite Southern CA coffee joint, Obet & Del’s in Thai Town, Hollywood. After my recent stint in SoCal, this became one of my offices because of its local vibe, great staff, and mmm, that Filipino Iced Coffee. I sat down with Josh and Heather as we talked about the beginning of Obet & Del…

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E61 Bruce chats with Kenneth Tan of Lola x Kenneth | Filipino American History Month 37:02

1+ y ago37:02

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On Episode 61 I sit down with San Jose local artist Kenneth Tan Kenneth was moving ahead in life and then he returned home to help care for his Lola. During that time he rediscovered his love of art and found a new way to connect with his Lola and tell her story. In this episode you'll hear about that journey, about the project Lola x Kenneth, and …

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E60 Bruce chats with Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriguez | Filipino American History Month 50:44

1+ y ago50:44

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On Episode 60 Dr. Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriguez returns to the show to check in a year after leaving academia, and starting a farm. We talk about retirement from academia, what it means to start and maintain a farm, a commitment to nurturing a community and, of course the question, Are you Filipino enough? If this is the first time meeting Dr. Rodgri…

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Rebels, Despots & Saints, oh myyy! A conversation with Sandhya Rani Jha 1:02:30

1+ y ago1:02:30

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Who are our ancestors and why does that matter? Why do we tell certain family stories and not other ones? Are there ancestors we need to hear from or ones we need to heal from? I got to sit down with Sandhya Rani Jha (They/Them) to discuss their new book, Rebels, Despots, and Saints: The Ancestors Who Free Us & The Ancestors We Need to Free and the…

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Chasing Meaning in Work? Practice Living As God's Beloved with Justin McRoberts 31:22

1+ y ago31:22

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It’s a lie that your value is tied to your usefulness or productivity. For Justin McRoberts, tying your value to your usefulness steals your ability to live whole and loved. Chealsia chats with author and coach, Justin McRoberts, about the wisdom in his book, Sacred Strides: The Journey to Belovedness in Work and Rest, to help you experience joy in…

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"Just Try Baby." Prayer Practices To Navigate Big Feels with Dominique Dawson. 28:59

1+ y ago28:59

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How can engaging anger and disappointment bring you closer to God and help you love others? In this intimate conversation with spiritual care collaborator, Dominique Dawson, Chealsia learns about the prayer practices Dominique developed to help herself and others take account of losses, get to the bottom of desires and experience God’s restoration.…

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Creating a Life with God: a conversation with Dan Wolpert about contemplative prayer practices 50:26

1+ y ago50:26

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I caught up with Dan Wolpert to discuss with him the new edition fo his first book, Creating a Life with God: The Call of Ancient Prayer Practices which Upper Room Books recently re-released as a 20th Anniversary Revised Edition. Daniel Wolpert is the cofounder of the Minnesota Institute of Contemplation and Healing (MICAH). He worked as a research…

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E59 Bruce and Laura chat with Kalaya'an Mendoza | Filipino American History Month 2023 41:06

1+ y ago41:06

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On Episode 59 Laura and Bruce chat with Kalaya’an Mendoza from the Nonviolent Peace Force and Across Frontlines. We, of course, talk about nonviolence, how we address racism within our communities, and a whole lot of science fiction. Kala has provided me with one of my favorite podcast moments ever. If you do not know Kala, you are in for a treat. …

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Loving Disagreement a conversation with Kathy Khang and Matt Mikalatos 55:30

1+ y ago55:30

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I had a chance to sit down with Kathy Khang and Matt Mikalatos to discuss their new book, Loving Disagreement: Fighting for Community Through the Fruit of the Spirit. While fighting, dissension, and disagreement are commonplace. in today's world, many of us run from conflict. Others of us, dig our heels and get ready to fight. Mikalatos and Khang e…

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Living Fully Alive Through Story and Breath Prayer with Sandhya Oaks. 30:49

1+ y ago30:49

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For Sandhya Oaks, avoiding grief stunts your ability to experience deep joy. As a spiritual director and story coach she helps people see God’s heart in every part of their story, through presence and kindness. In this episode, she gives us examples of breath prayer as a grounding practice to anchor you in God’s love along the way. For more resourc…

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E58 Bruce Chats with Justher Gutierrez, Camille Valerio, and Mark Serrano | Filipino American History Month 43:12

1+ y ago43:12

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On Episode 58 we continue our #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth series. Today, I sat down with Justher Gutierrez from Malaya South Bay, Camille Valerio from LEAD Filipino, and Mark Serrano from the Filipino Youth Coalition and Filipino American National Historical Society Santa Clara Valley. They helped me get to know the Filipino Community in the Sout…

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How to Live Continually Connected to God with Lisa Colón DeLay 26:18

1+ y ago26:18

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Feeling distant from God is something we know way too well. The Bible talks about God being with us, that he will never leave or forsake us and that he is present everywhere at all times. Chealsia chats with Puerto Rican author and podcaster, Lisa Colón DeLay, about how we can continually experience the peace and joy found in God’s presence, and th…

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