The Light in Every Thing

Dec 14 2024 234 ep. 58 mins 31
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Deeper conversation on the mysteries of Christianity with Patrick Kennedy and Jonah Evans, directors of the Seminary of The Christian Community in North America.
In this podcast we engage the great questions of life and do this through a spiritual approach to Christianity made possible through contemplative inquiry and the science of the spirit known as Anthroposophy.
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Prayer for the Season ~ Ephesians 3:14-21

Dec 14 2024 4 mins  
Dear Listeners,There will be no full podcast on the theme this week, but Patrick is offering up this prayer from Ephesians 3:14-21 for us. We invite you to listen to the short audio above. This translation is based on the English Standard Version, with new elements translated by Patrick.The Prayer for the Ephesians Ephesians 3:14-21For this reason I bow my knees before the Father,

“The Male-Female ‘Selem’ of God” - Episode 40 in the series, “Letter to the Ephesians”

Dec 07 2024 53 mins  
In our next episode, Jonah and Patrick take us deeper into the significance of the Adam, or human being, first being created in the ‘selem’ or image of God (Genesis 1:26-27) and its relationship to Paul’s understanding of the risen Christ Jesus. What is the purpose of the human being in the unfolding cosmic story? What are we meant to reveal through Christ Jesus? Can we feel

“The Sophia of Christ” - Episode 39 in the series, “Letter to the Ephesians”

Nov 30 2024 67 mins  
Our series continues with a closer look at Ephesians 3:8-11, where Paul points to the ‘manifold wisdom of God’ being made known even in the heavenly places, by the ecclesia—the community of all who hear the call of Christ Jesus. Paul tells us that this Sophia (Wisdom) of God has been hidden for ages in God, but with Christ’s deed of sacrificial love on the cross—and all t

“The Mysteries” - Episode 38 in the series, “Letter to the Ephesians”

Nov 23 2024 67 mins  
The word ‘mystery appears in the New Testament twenty-seven times, with twenty-four references coming from Paul’s letters to the ancient churches. In modern times we can easily understand mystery as a riddle to be solved; but how is Paul using the word, particularly in his letter to the Ephesians? In this episode, Jonah and Patrick delve into what Paul first experienced as the

“The People of God and the Mystery of Ancient Israel” - Episode 37 in the series, “Letter to the Ephesians”

Nov 16 2024 60 mins  
In our next episode, Patrick and Jonah go deeper into Paul’s understanding of God’s work to shape a “people”, the whole idea of ancient Israel. What is revealed is that the separating off and forming of one nation always had the larger mission of reintegration and “blessing” within it. The story of God’s chosen people was meant to grow into a new humanity and communit

“Reclaiming and Integrating Sin” - Episode 36 in the series, “Letter to the Ephesians”

Nov 09 2024 67 mins  
The next episode in our series focuses on the particular way that Jesus Christ works with sin, or human error. We are reminded that Christ condemned no human being while on earth; his condemnation was directed towards his true adversary. Nor does Christ condemn us now. Instead, he offers love, understanding and compassion for the great work we are in and what we struggle against. C

“Jesus, Naomi and Damascus” - Episode 35 in the series, “Letter to the Ephesians”

Oct 26 2024 67 mins  
Jonah and Patrick continue to draw parallels between Paul’s first encounter with Christ Jesus and writer Naomi Wolf’s encounter with Jesus years ago, only recently described publicly in her essay “The Thing I Feared Most to Write.” What does it take to open ourselves to receiving something that lies well beyond our everyday consciousness? Are we willing to be changed foreve

“The Living Temple” - Episode 34 in the series, “Letter to the Ephesians”

Oct 19 2024 63 mins  
In this episode, we return to Paul’s image of a living temple formed by joining together human beings who were once divided (Eph 2:14-22). Christ’s peace reconciles us to God and allows for God to dwell in us. How will this new temple community continue to grow? Patrick and Jonah share the story of well known author Naomi Wolf’s experience of meeting Jesus. How does her encou

“Finding the Throne of Christ” - Episode 33 in the series, “Letter to the Ephesians”

Oct 12 2024 59 mins  
The next episode in our series takes us deeper into Ephesians 2, beginning with Jonah’s question “Where is Christ today? How can we find him?” Patrick answers by describing the biblical history of the temple, meant to house God on earth. Where is the new temple? Paul understands that the seat of the throne of God is destined to be in the hearts of human beings who long for he

“He Broke the Dividing Wall” - Episode 32 in the series, “Letter to the Ephesians”

Oct 05 2024 69 mins  
In this episode, we are reminded of the many ways our hearts are divided from one another. Jonah brings in the story of Paul’s approval of Steven’s persecution as a poignant example of this division. Saul/Paul is forever changed when he comes to recognize that by persecuting Steven, he is persecuting Christ. Paul’s direct experience of Christ Jesus’ radiant light and love s