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The Contemplative Life

Chris & Christina Roberts
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual Formation
Spiritual Practices
Sabbath
Hero's Journey
Meditation
Seasonal Rhythms
Gen Z Trends
Fixing Vs Serving Concept
St. Patrick
Ken Wilber
One-Tenth
Integral Theory
10X
Silence
Stazio
Formative Travel
Discernment
Spiritual Travel
Return Travel

This podcast explores the wide variety of contemplative practices for our modern world.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes249Founded6 years ago
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Recent Guests

Terra McDaniel
Spiritual director who offers spiritual direction to children and leads training to accompany children on their spiritual journeys
The Companioning Center / terramcdaniel.com
Episode: Ep 249 Spiritual Conversations with Children (with Terra McDaniel)
Lacy Finn Borgo
Spiritual director; works with children in transitional housing
Haven House
Episode: Ep 248 Spiritual Direction in a Homeless Shelter (with Lacy Finn Borgo)
Christina Kaiser
Colleague and friend discussed in intro
Episode: E 245: A Fresh Take On St Patrick’s Day
Phoebe Love
Spiritual director with a specialty in Ignatian Exercises
phoebelove.org
Episode: E 234 Ignatian Exercises (interview with Phoebe Love)
Alejandro Rodriguez
Spiritual direction trainer and board member involved with the Spirituality Network and WellStreams program
Wellstreams / Spirituality Network
Episode: E 229 Corporate Life Meets the Contemplative with Alejandro Rodriguez

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Chris Roberts
Host of The Contemplative Life
Christina Roberts
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E 234 Ignatian Exercises (interview with Phoebe Love)
Q: So if someone's curious to explore more, what might you suggest as some first steps to dipping our toes into this world of Ignatian and the exercises?
She recommends Pray As You Go for a taste of imaginative prayer, plus accessible books like Inner Compass and The Ignatian Adventure, and suggests engaging with a spiritual director during a nine-month program.
E 234 Ignatian Exercises (interview with Phoebe Love)
Q: Keeping it a little bit light, Phoebe, if you're going to do a 31 day in the future, where do you dream of doing that at?
She envisions doing it in the UK, with Scotland as a preferred location, but would consult Jesuit friends to confirm a great experience.
E 229 Corporate Life Meets the Contemplative with Alejandro Rodriguez
Q: How has intuition played a role in your professional and personal life after leaving the corporate world?
Intuition became a central, freeing guide, helping him be authentic, move away from rigid goals, and cultivate a life oriented around what brings joy and life, rather than chasing externally imposed success metrics.
Ep 249 Spiritual Conversations with Children (with Terra McDaniel)
Q: What age range do you typically work with, and how do you adapt the practices for different developmental stages?
The primary focus is roughly three or four years old up to preadolescence (around 11 or 12), with recognition that adolescence involves significant brain rewiring and ongoing growth; activities evolve from shorter listening sessions to more articulated forms as children mature.
Ep 249 Spiritual Conversations with Children (with Terra McDaniel)
Q: Could you unpack some of the terminology you use for how you work with children?
Terra explains that holy listening is a posture of openness and curiosity, not instruction; the goal is to come alongside the child's own spiritual life and allow conversations to surface whatever matters to them.

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Two thoughtful hosts explore contemplative practices, spiritual formation, and the interplay between faith, daily life, and personal growth. Across episodes, they discuss topics like spiritual direction, healing, burnout, and empowerment through contemplative disciplines, often weaving practical exercises, personal stories, and interviews with guests who bring expertise in spirituality, ministry, and children's spiritual life. The tone is reflective and supportive, with an emphasis on slow, intentional living, listening, and formation over quick fixes. Notable throughlines include ethical listening, boundaries, and the way contemplative practice can inform work, parenting, and community life, making it appealing to listeners who value inner... more

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