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Compass Podcast: Finding the spirituality in the day-to-day

Compass Podcast
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Faith and spirituality sometimes leave us with more questions than answers. The Compass podcast shares stories about deconstructing faith, finding meaning, seeking justice, and deepening spiritual connection through contemplative practices and worship. Join fellow spiritual seeker Ryan Dunn in orientating to the Divine presence in the day-to-day through a Christian perspective. A production of Uni... more

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Latest Episodes

Do you ever feel exhausted by the slow pace of change in the world? On this episode of Compass, we’re exploring the practice of rest and renewal—starting with something as simple as your next breath.

This mini episode offers a guided experience in c... more

Meg Calvin invites us into a bold conversation about embodied spirituality, healing from religious trauma, and reclaiming the wisdom of our bodies. We navigate the critique of purity culture, the impacts of patriarchy in ministry, and how spiritual w... more

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Explore the fascinating world of the desert elders with Lisa Colón DeLay, uncovering their history, practices, and relevance today. Learn about early Christian asceticism, forgotten female leaders, and spiritual practices that can inspire modern life... more

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What if the lasting impact of faith was not achieving a life in a heavenly place on some other plane, but in living a way that impacts the flourishing of all of the earth?

This episode of Compass: Finding Spirituality in the Everyday features a walk... more

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Meg Calvin
Coach, minister, and author of There, He Holds Her
Self-published author; minister
Episode: Embracing Embodiment: Spiritual healing after purity culture and patriarchy (181)
Lisa Colón DeLay
Coach in spiritual formation and author of The Way of the Desert Elders
Desert website and related resources
Episode: Leaving the Empire: Lessons from the early Christian desert communities (180)
Caleb Haynes
Pastoral advocate for creation care; author of Garbage Theology and Earthbound Christian
Nazarenes for Creation Care; Church of the Nazarene
Episode: An earth-impacting spirituality
Caroline Vogel
Therapist, author, mindfulness practitioner
Episode: Living Unbound through Spiritual Practices for Healing and Wholeness
Roger Ross
Author of Kind of Christian; pastor and Humility Group founder
Pastor; Humility Group founder
Episode: [175] Moving beyond spiritual neutral with Roger Ross
Reverend Tyler Sitte
Minneapolis pastor and planting pastor of New City Church.
New City Church
Episode: [174] Spirituality on the street with Rev. Tyler Sit
Reverend Dr. Stephanie Moore Hand
Conference Evangelist for the Western North Carolina Conference and co-author of the book, Doing Justice Together.
Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church
Episode: [173] Breaking the evangelism stereotype
Reverend Nathan Webb
Founding pastor of Checkpoint Church and author of God and the Machine
Checkpoint Church
Episode: [172] AI, ethics and the spiritual journey
Reverend Jabe Largen
Senior pastor of Pinehurst United Methodist Church
Pinehurst United Methodist Church
Episode: [171] Wrestling with suffering and grace

Host

Ryan Dunn
Host of Compass Podcast and Compass Podcast: Finding Spirituality in the Everyday; leads conversations on faith, justice, and contemplative practice.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • Compass Podcasts

    I have been a loyal listener for years-thanks to Ryan and everyone else connected with this high-quality podcast! I often listen a second time, take notes and share what I hear.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    readmore51
    United States8 months ago
  • Episode 167

    Love this podcast! Thank you Ryan for sharing contemplative practice and the works of other working towards social justice🙏🏽

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RaisingKellan.org
    United States8 months ago
  • Excellent podcast for all things church!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    thenatedub
    4 years ago
  • Love this podcast!

    Thankful for this podcast and the interviews it hosts. Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thenatedub
    United States5 years ago
  • Substantive & moving

    Methodists are known for either avoiding conflict or engaging in partisan-like rhetoric against other Methodists. This podcast is a great outlet for theologically, socially, & culturally relevant conversations about Christ’s call for the church.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Joe Togs
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners praise thoughtful, high-quality conversations and practical faith guidance.
Many note the show's ability to connect contemplative practice with social justice.
Guests are consistently described as credible and enlightening, with discussions that stay respectful and thought-provoking.

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Embracing Embodiment: Spiritual healing after purity culture and patriarchy (181)
Q: Can you describe purity culture and why your book critiques it through its characters?
She outlines purity culture as a movement tying a woman's spiritual worth to sexual purity, causing body distrust and perfectionism; the novel presents characters who reclaim embodiment and leadership to counter those messages.
Embracing Embodiment: Spiritual healing after purity culture and patriarchy (181)
Q: What inspired you to shift from non-fiction to a novel, and how does fiction serve healing in a spiritual context?
Meg explains that art can serve others best when it first serves the creator, and fiction offers a healing modality that makes self-care entertaining for high-achieving Christians, while weaving spirituality and therapeutic dialogue into a compelling narrative.
An earth-impacting spirituality
Q: What's your story in getting here as a pastor advocating for creation care?
Caleb describes growing up in rural Tennessee, a call to ministry with an ecological bent, and how his work with Nazarenes for Creation Care emerged from personal experience with waste, trucking, and environmental concerns, culminating in Earthbound Christian to articulate a theology of creation care.
Living Unbound through Spiritual Practices for Healing and Wholeness
Q: How do you define being 'unbound' in today's context?
Unbound means moving beyond internalized bindings—social expectations, fear, and trauma—by choosing presence, community, and compassion, so grace can loosen what holds us back.
[175] Moving beyond spiritual neutral with Roger Ross
Q: What are the main practices that help a believer move from merely attending to truly following Jesus?
Key practices include belonging to small groups where one can be authentic and vulnerable, regular participation in spiritual disciplines (solitude, prayer, scripture), and a commitment to live out faith in community through service and generosity.

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This show centers on faith, spirituality, and practical spirituality in everyday life, often through conversations with religious leaders, theologians, and practitioners who explore topics like social justice, creation care, healing, contemplative practices, and community action. Episodes frequently feature guests from Methodist spaces and allied faith communities discussing how faith translates into daily living, justice, and resilience, with a clear emphasis on contemplative practice, relationship-building, and lived spirituality. A standout trait is the thoughtful blend of personal faith stories with actionable guidance, making it approachable for listeners seeking both inspiration and practical steps for everyday faith.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Meg Calvin
2. Lisa Colón DeLay
3. Caleb Haynes
4. Caroline Vogel
5. Roger Ross
6. Reverend Tyler Sitte
7. Reverend Dr. Stephanie Moore Hand
8. Reverend Nathan Webb

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