Desert Fathers with Bishop Erik Varden
Exodus 90Modern life is like a desert—a parched and barren expanse where the soul thirsts for the living water Jesus promised at the well. Amid the ceaseless distractions and allurements of materialism, God can seem absent. As the Desert Fathers of old fled the noise of the world to seek God in silence, we too have been been called into the desert. Guided by Bishop Erik Varden, this year-long series—beginn... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 72 | Founded | a year ago |
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Abba Netras thrived in the desert. Life was simple. His soul was at peace.
Then the Church called him to be a bishop in the city. Suddenly his quiet life was over.
How did Bishop Netras respond?
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In this episode of Desert Fathers, Bishop Erik Varden articulates the importance that rest plays in our lives—particularly our spiritual lives. He discusses the monastic idea of "holy leisure," also called "recreation," and the differences between le... more
When a friend or relative has been living in sin, how should we respond?
Do we confront him and risk pushing him away? Or do we stay silent and thereby condone the sin?
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- So deep and practical
Thank you so much for enlightening my miserable life with true wisdom
Apple Podcasts5ronanKerleo
France2 months ago - Inspiring dive into ancient wisdom
Learning the desert father’s has been a gift so far this year. Grateful you aimed this offering at men and women. Having a guide through it has been the key for me. Bishop Varden’s reflections are so rich in goodness and poetically articulated in a way that make the concepts sticky in my mind. The bonus round tables have also been really helpful for me to reflect deeper on the beautiful nuggets and applying it to daily life. Appreciate the vulnerability and effort put in to the podcast.
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Apple Podcasts5amy _lou
United States4 months ago - No Roundtable
Bishop Varden is great. The Roundtables are predictably underwhelming.
Apple Podcasts3DeacRippsUnited States5 months ago - This show changed my life
I was listening to an early episode and you said “hurry does damage to the soul.” I realized I was listening to that episode on 2X while speeding to work because I had left late. I made a commitment to myself to eliminate hurry. I now get up a little earlier and drive the speed limit and let all the cars pass me. I feel so much more peace. I never worry when I see police because I know I’m in the right. I also listen to everything on 1X now so I actually retain more of what I listen to. A few we... more
Apple Podcasts5KomencantoUnited States7 months ago - Dig for the nuggets!
I appreciate and learn from Bishop Varden’s reflections but agree that the intro and outre are frequently distracting. As a 70 year old man , I find that the discussions are too often centered on the younger male Exodus 90 group and have less to offer my demographic, although there are some nuggets buried in there occasionally.
Apple Podcasts4Midwest NorskeUnited States8 months ago
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The exploration of ancient wisdom from the Desert Fathers offers a pathway for contemporary spiritual seekers, as guided by Bishop Erik Varden. Each episode intricately weaves teachings from early Christian monastics with modern life challenges, uncovering depth in themes such as humility, self-mastery, and repentance. Through engaging meditations, listeners are invited to reflect on their personal spiritual journeys, drawing parallels between the struggles of the past and the distractions of today's world. The unique format not only provides theological insights but creates a year-long spiritual practice that resonates with both the devout and the curious.
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