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The Contemplify podcast kindles the examined life for contemplatives in the world. Through artful musings & conversations with scholars, creatives, and master teachers each episode delivers a subtly intoxicating* exchange on the contemplative lifestyle with practical takeaways to emulate in daily life. Host, Paul Swanson, is a husband, father and contemplative educator at the Center for Action and... more

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Haleh Liza Gafori is a translator, performance artist, vocalist, and educator whose work bridges ancient Persian mysticism with contemporary spiritual longing. In our conversation we talk about her latest book Water, a luminous collection of new tran... more

“This book is just what the world needs right now. At a time when tensions are hot, divisions are growing, and uncertainty is the order of the day, Sacred Parenting is a call to reconnect with what matters most: our children, our families, ourselves,... more

This is a repost of my conversation with Dr. Larry Ward. Dr. Ward passed away on August 19 at his home in Rhode Island. He was a Buddhist teacher, author, and co-founder of The Lotus Institute. He left behind a legacy of peace and advocacy for healin... more

“You can trust Amy Frykholm as a modern-day amma who knows the terrain of the soul. Reading Journey to the Wild Heart is like going out to the desert for a word. It helps us slow down, let go, unknow in Silence, and embody Love.―

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Haleh Liza Gafori
Translator, performance artist, vocalist, and educator blending ancient Persian mysticism with contemporary spiritual themes.
Haleh Liza Gafori's work
Episode: Haleh Liza Gafori Brings Water to the Thirsty
Aizaiah G. Yong
Executive Director at Collegeville Institute for Ecumenical and Cultural Research.
Collegeville Institute
Episode: Contemplative Parenting with Aizaiah G. Yong and Nereyda Yong
Nereyda Yong
Director of the Radically Inclusive Parenting Project.
Radically Inclusive Parenting Project
Episode: Contemplative Parenting with Aizaiah G. Yong and Nereyda Yong
Amy Frykholm
Award-winning writer, scholar, and journalist whose work explores American religion and culture.
Episode: Amy Frykholm on Journey to the Wild Heart
Sister Laura Swan
Benedictine sister, spiritual director, author, teacher, and archivist
Benedictine Order
Episode: Sr. Laura Swan, OSB on the Radical Wisdom of the Beguines
Cynthia Bourgeault
A mystic, a teacher, a writer, an Episcopal priest.
CynthiaBourgeault.org
Episode: Cynthia Bourgeault on Thomas Keating, Christian Nonduality, and Mystical Maps
Peter Traben Haas
The Reverend Doctor, pastor, and author known for profound daily prayers.
Christ Presbyterian Church
Episode: Peter Traben Haas on Prayer as a Practice of Centering, Abiding, & Radiating
Andrew Krivak
Author known for his novels exploring themes of loss and familial bonds.
Episode: Andrew Krivak on the Inheritance of Loss, Death as a Character, and Like the Appearance of Horses
Dr. Barbara A. Holmes
Author of five books, recently retired president of United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
Episode: Remembering Dr. Barbara Holmes (Replay of 2016 Conversation)

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Paul Swanson
Host and contemplative educator, bringing insightful dialogues with a focus on mindfulness, spirituality, and personal transformation.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 265 ratings
  • Much appreciated

    The conversations here are so needed. Introductions to such amazing voices, deep conversations, and applicable lessons.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thrilla Milla
    United States19 days ago
  • Refreshingly Original!

    This show may surprise and delight you with fresh perspectives from people who do their best to live what they’re talking about!

    An 88 year old woman religious.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amigosaq
    United States2 months ago
  • A solid place to rest and be rejuvenated

    Paul brings his self effacing and down to earth brilliance into the warm company of so many wonderful humans, thoughtfully eliciting from each of them a treasure more costly than gold. Like fine wine, this magnificent series only gets richer and tastier with each episode. I highly recommend!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GaryShaw NZ
    New Zealand8 months ago
  • Susan Murphy

    ❤️‍🔥WONDERFUL💔❗️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nappy pappy
    United Statesa year ago
  • Soul nourishment

    This stunning podcast is soul nourishment. Simultaneously sophisticated and accessible, Paul and his guests give voice to our shared human condition. At the end of every episode, I find myself thinking — “gosh, I want to be friends with that person” (and with Paul, too). 10/10.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Upstate & TX George
    United States2 years ago

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The host is often praised for his genuine and accessible interviewing style, fostering engaging dialogues.

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Haleh Liza Gafori Brings Water to the Thirsty
Q: How does your scientific training inform your approach to translating mystical poetry?
Studying biology provides a deep sense of awe and reverence for life, which informs the translations and the themes of interconnectedness.
Haleh Liza Gafori Brings Water to the Thirsty
Q: What has become clear for you since we last spoke?
The profound value of friendships and the importance of cultivating and strengthening them.
Amy Frykholm on Journey to the Wild Heart
Q: What has become clearer to you since the last time we spoke?
My vocation has become clearer; I now see myself as a novelist.
Sr. Laura Swan, OSB on the Radical Wisdom of the Beguines
Q: If someone were going to teach a class on the formation of Sister Laura Swan, what would be the three mandatory readings or works?
Key readings would include 'The Forgotten Desert Mothers', works centered around understanding the history of women in monasticism, and writings on Benedictine spirituality.
Sr. Laura Swan, OSB on the Radical Wisdom of the Beguines
Q: Do you have a practice that you would call a contemplative practice that is a part of your daily rhythm?
As Benedictines, we gather three times a day for prayer, and my practice includes Lectio Divina, engaging with nature, and creating a space for silence and contemplation to connect with the divine.

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1. Haleh Liza Gafori
2. Aizaiah G. Yong
3. Nereyda Yong
4. Amy Frykholm
5. Sister Laura Swan
6. Cynthia Bourgeault
7. Peter Traben Haas
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