Learning How to See with Brian McLaren
Center for Action and ContemplationHow do we transform and transcend our biases? From judgments made unconsciously to complacency in systemic evil, we must learn how to see if we are to learn how to transform. Center for Action and Contemplation faculty member Brian McLaren hosts the podcast series Learning How to See. Listen and discover how seeing is social, political, and contemplative.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 92 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityReligion & Spirituality | |||
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Today our hosts reflect on the story of Jacob — a trickster who gets tricked, and whose dreams are deferred. They also discuss Randy and Edith Woodleys’ decades-long work to build Eloheh Indigenous Center for Earth Justice. Randy and Edith elaborate ... more
Today's episode features an audio essay from Edith Woodley on the Biblical story of Joseph, which she first knew as a child in its tidy, happily-ever-after form. Brian McLaren and Randy Woodley respond, tracing how favoritism, from Jacob’s family to ... more
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- Opening My Eyes
I do believe the scriptures are inspired and penned by humans, but I missed the message. Thank you, Brian, Randy, and Edith for helping the scales fall off my eyes, and to see the Creator Love in their majesty and mystery. When I listen to Randy read scriptures and his essays out loud, peace and love and joy, along with tears wash over my being. And the same with Edith and Brian. Truly, How Great and Loving is Our God!
Apple Podcasts5I Read 24-7-365
United States23 days ago - Eye Opening
I’m really enjoying this season. It’s tragic how scripture has been misused. One minor criticism - the music accompanying Randy’s esssy was very distracting.
Apple Podcasts4SallyCBUnited Statesa month ago - Learning how to see the Bible
As a Bible translation consultant for 30 plus years I never was satisfied with the how I was constrained to translate in a grammatical-historical framework especially stories like the Tower of Babel. I was told that the dispersion/confusion was a curse but then we tell minority languages that their language is valuable and will all be in front of the throne of God.
Highly recommend listening to this series but please do it with a curious and open mind. Reflect on it before making a judgement
Apple Podcasts5runthrudajungleUnited Statesa month ago - Love
Carmen and Brian are the epitome of love! Right when they start speaking, I experience God’s gentle presence. Their answers are thoughtful and intellectually stimulating. I’m so thankful for the 2 of you, your whole team & the podcasts you so generously share. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5LuminousLayUnited States8 months ago - Beauty
Such beauty! Thank you for these remarkable insights into love and compassion.
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The show centers on transforming bias through contemplative and social lenses, blending spiritual inquiry with practical psychology. Episodes often feature intimate conversations with authors, activists, and spiritual leaders who explore love, empathy, and community in the face of division, bias, and difficult life experiences. A notable strength is the integration of personal storytelling with actionable insights, sometimes including guided practices, to help listeners see themselves and the world more clearly. This mix of faith-based reflection, civil discourse, and accessible guidance is likely to appeal to listeners seeking personal growth, deeper empathy, and a calmer approach to challenging issues.
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1. Jen Hatmaker
2. Parker J. Palmer
3. Cindy Lee
4. Cassidy Hall
5. Kaitlin Curtice
6. Sister Simone Campbell
7. Father John Dear
8. Reverend Dr. Otis Moss III
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