Opening Minds, Opening Heartshttps://contemplativeoutreach.org/podcast
Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is a podcast for both the curious meditator and long-time practitioner of Centering Prayer. On each episode, hosts Colleen Thomas and Mark Dannenfelser will reflect on the method of Centering Prayer with some friends of Contemplative Outreach who share their personal experiences of encountering God through the prayer, and through their work in the world. Topics discussed will include New Monasticism, the value of silence, the practice of contemplation and the call to social action.

Through this podcast, we hope to provide new perspectives on the future of this prayer in the rapidly changing spiritual and technological landscape. Centering Prayer is a practice and a gift and we are excited to share this blessing with our listeners.]]>enChristianityContemplative Outreach Limitedhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e8bee741e8208a8feb9462a0fc7116ee.jpgOpening Minds, Opening Heartshttps://contemplativeoutreach.org/podcastSun, 07 Jun 2026 04:03:44 +0000Contemplative Outreach LimitedContemplative Outreach Limitedpodcast@coutreach.orgAre you seeking to deepen your interior life through the practice of Centering Prayer? Do you have a desire to develop a closer connection to the divine as well as those around you? Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is a podcast for both the curious...
Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is a podcast for both the curious meditator and long-time practitioner of Centering Prayer. On each episode, hosts Colleen Thomas and Mark Dannenfelser will reflect on the method of Centering Prayer with some friends of Contemplative Outreach who share their personal experiences of encountering God through the prayer, and through their work in the world. Topics discussed will include New Monasticism, the value of silence, the practice of contemplation and the call to social action.

Through this podcast, we hope to provide new perspectives on the future of this prayer in the rapidly changing spiritual and technological landscape. Centering Prayer is a practice and a gift and we are excited to share this blessing with our listeners.]]>falseepisodicS4 EP4 - Accepting Our Basic Core of Goodness with Howard Bhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s4-ep4-accepting-our-basic-core-of-goodness-with-howard-b--72295572
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Season 4 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible in part by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.

We are extremely grateful for their support [of TMP] and would be grateful for any additional support that you, as a listener, might offer. Your donation helps Contemplative Outreach [us] to freely offer the wisdom of the contemplative tradition and Centering Prayer to all who are interested.

If you are a grateful listener and would like to support this podcast, go to: https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/opening-minds-opening-hearts-podcast-donation/ to make a donation of any amount.

This season of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Rachael Sanya]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72003977Sun, 24 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000Contemplative Outreach LimitedWelcome back to Opening Minds, Opening Hearts. In this episode, we are joined by Lawrence H, who was introduced to Centering Prayer while serving time at Folsom State Prison in 2009 and has since dedicated his life to sharing the practice with others....
More about Lawrence’s prison ministry:
To learn more about the mission of Contemplative Outreach’s Prison Outreach Service Team (COPOST), visit: https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/prison-outreach-homepage/


To connect further with us:

Season 4 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible in part by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.

We are extremely grateful for their support [of TMP] and would be grateful for any additional support that you, as a listener, might offer. Your donation helps Contemplative Outreach [us] to freely offer the wisdom of the contemplative tradition and Centering Prayer to all who are interested.

If you are a grateful listener and would like to support this podcast, go to: https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/opening-minds-opening-hearts-podcast-donation/ to make a donation of any amount.

This season of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Rachael Sanya]]>2950centering_prayer,contemplative_outreach_ltd,divine_therapy,healing_trauma,holding_still_documentary,opening_minds_opening_hearts_pfalse43fullS4 EP2 Becoming Who We Already Are with Reverend Nhien Vuonghttps://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/podcast/becoming-who-we-already-are/
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Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Amazon, and Spotify!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71930895Sun, 10 May 2026 07:00:02 +0000Contemplative Outreach LimitedWelcome back, everyone! We are so glad you are joining us. In this episode, we are joined by the Reverend Nhien Vuong, contemplative teacher, ordained minister, founder of the Evolving Enneagram, and author of The Enneagram of the Soul, for a deeply...
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Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Amazon and Spotify!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71616162Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000Contemplative Outreach LimitedWelcome back to Opening Minds, Opening Hearts. In this episode, we are joined by two dear friends and beloved members of the Contemplative Outreach family, Pamela Begeman and Matt Scrimgeour, for a warm and honest dinner table conversation about...
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Our guests this season come from a wide range of disciplines and traditions, and what they share in common is a life transformed by Centering Prayer. Through their stories, we hope you can find yourself somewhere on the journey, too.

To learn more about Father Thomas Keating’s Spiritual Journey Series//Models of the Human Condition, visit https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/the-spiritual-journey-series/ 

To connect further with us:
Season 4 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible in part by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.

If you are a grateful listener and would like to support this podcast, go to: https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/opening-minds-opening-hearts-podcast-donation/ to make a donation of any amount.

This season of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Rachael Sanya

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Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon, etc.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71402579Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:00:03 +0000Contemplative Outreach LimitedWe are so glad you are joining us for what promises to be a rich and deeply personal Season 4 of the Opening Minds Opening Hearts podcast. We’ll be exploring the theme of Divine Therapy: Healing the Emotional Wounds of a Lifetime, inspired by Father...
Our guests this season come from a wide range of disciplines and traditions, and what they share in common is a life transformed by Centering Prayer. Through their stories, we hope you can find yourself somewhere on the journey, too.

To learn more about Father Thomas Keating’s Spiritual Journey Series//Models of the Human Condition, visit https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/the-spiritual-journey-series/ 

To connect further with us:
Season 4 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible in part by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.

If you are a grateful listener and would like to support this podcast, go to: https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/opening-minds-opening-hearts-podcast-donation/ to make a donation of any amount.

This season of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Rachael Sanya

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It has been all about expansion—of our hearts, minds, and understanding. We’ve explored how our contemplative practices open us up to new ways of seeing and being, helping us move beyond the boundaries of dualistic thinking. The idea of Ultimate Reality as a shared experience, something we can only begin to describe through stories, metaphors, and silence, has deeply shaped our reflections. Our guests invited us to consider how connection, kinship, and the experience of God weave through all of life.

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Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64053714Sun, 06 Apr 2025 09:00:12 +0000Contemplative Outreach LimitedAs we wrap up Season 3 of the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts podcast, we find ourselves reflecting on a season that has been both challenging and enlightening. We’ve had the privilege of engaging in conversations with guests from a variety of spiritual...
It has been all about expansion—of our hearts, minds, and understanding. We’ve explored how our contemplative practices open us up to new ways of seeing and being, helping us move beyond the boundaries of dualistic thinking. The idea of Ultimate Reality as a shared experience, something we can only begin to describe through stories, metaphors, and silence, has deeply shaped our reflections. Our guests invited us to consider how connection, kinship, and the experience of God weave through all of life.

To connect further with us:

Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>1908centering_prayer,contemplative_outreach_ltd,contemplative_practice,interspiritual_dialogue,oneness,opening_minds_opening_hearts,prayer_of_consent,ultimate_realityfalse311fullS3 EP10: Integrating Our Interspiritual Dialogues With a Lifelong Practitioner with Sr. Mary Margaret Funkhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep10-integrating-our-interspiritual-dialogues-with-a-lifelong-practitioner-with-sr-mary-margaret-funk--64052820
Sister Meg shares her profound insights on the teachings of Father Thomas Keating, her journey through various spiritual traditions, and the importance of understanding our thoughts in relation to God. We also explore the nuances of contemplative prayer, the significance of spiritual senses, and the universal quest for Unitive Consciousness.

To find out more:To connect further with us:Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64052820Sun, 23 Mar 2025 10:00:07 +0000Contemplative Outreach LimitedWelcome back, everyone! We’re so glad you’re joining us as we introduce our final guest of the season. It’s hard to believe how quickly this season has flown by, but we’re wrapping things up with a truly special guest in this episode. Sister Mary...
Sister Meg shares her profound insights on the teachings of Father Thomas Keating, her journey through various spiritual traditions, and the importance of understanding our thoughts in relation to God. We also explore the nuances of contemplative prayer, the significance of spiritual senses, and the universal quest for Unitive Consciousness.

To find out more:To connect further with us:Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>3121centering_prayer,contemplative_outreach_ltd,contemplative_practices,interspiritual_dialogue,interspiritual_work,opening_minds_opening_hearts,prayer_of_consent,unitive_consciousnessfalse310fullS3 EP9: Divine Sight Through the Lens of Mercy with Abdul-Rehman Malikhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep9-divine-sight-through-the-lens-of-mercy-with-abdul-rehman-malik--64052536
As a lecturer at Yale Divinity School and the Yale Jackson School for Global Affairs, AR directs a leadership program focused on social justice and public service. His podcast, "This Being Human," explores the intersections of faith, culture, and social change, inviting meaningful dialogue and action. Through his work, AR embodies the belief that mercy, justice, and compassion are essential in navigating the complexities of our world.

Join us as we reflect on the nature of Ultimate Reality, the importance of community practice, and the power of mercy in a fractured world, drawing on AR’s rich experiences across the globe. 

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Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64052536Sun, 09 Mar 2025 10:00:07 +0000Contemplative Outreach LimitedWelcome to another episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts. This time, we are joined by Abdul-Rehman Malik, affectionately known as AR, an award-winning journalist, educator, and cultural organizer whose life story is deeply intertwined with themes...
As a lecturer at Yale Divinity School and the Yale Jackson School for Global Affairs, AR directs a leadership program focused on social justice and public service. His podcast, "This Being Human," explores the intersections of faith, culture, and social change, inviting meaningful dialogue and action. Through his work, AR embodies the belief that mercy, justice, and compassion are essential in navigating the complexities of our world.

Join us as we reflect on the nature of Ultimate Reality, the importance of community practice, and the power of mercy in a fractured world, drawing on AR’s rich experiences across the globe. 

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Yuria was born to Nahua and Maya indigenous lineages in the cloud forest of the highlands of Chiapas, Mexico. As a scholar, she investigates forms of contemplation and transcendent experiences from the perspective of the ancestral wisdom of Indigenous peoples. She looks into how these forms are embodied in pro-social behavior and refers to this research as the “Ethics of Belonging” to understand the world from consciousness, intention, and actions toward planetary flourishing. Her recently published book is titled Flourishing Kin: Indigenous Wisdom for Collective Wellbeing.

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Yuria was born to Nahua and Maya indigenous lineages in the cloud forest of the highlands of Chiapas, Mexico. As a scholar, she investigates forms of contemplation and transcendent experiences from the perspective of the ancestral wisdom of Indigenous peoples. She looks into how these forms are embodied in pro-social behavior and refers to this research as the “Ethics of Belonging” to understand the world from consciousness, intention, and actions toward planetary flourishing. Her recently published book is titled Flourishing Kin: Indigenous Wisdom for Collective Wellbeing.

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Our conversation with Kaira touched on the themes of spirituality, interfaith dialogue, and social justice alongside her practice in Engaged Buddhism.

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Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63273001Sun, 09 Feb 2025 10:00:12 +0000Contemplative Outreach LimitedWe’re back again and excited to be having a conversation with Kaira Jewel Lingo in this episode. Kaira is a Dharma teacher and mindfulness practitioner with a lifelong interest in spirituality and social justice. She works in Engaged Buddhism, which...
Our conversation with Kaira touched on the themes of spirituality, interfaith dialogue, and social justice alongside her practice in Engaged Buddhism.

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What's been particularly special is how accessible our guests have been—spiritual leaders who are deeply respected yet share their wisdom with such warmth and openness.

We also took some time to reflect on how most of these wisdom practitioners were influenced by Thomas Keating, the significance of Centering Prayer, and the importance of being open to different spiritual traditions. Our conversation highlights the beauty of silence as a universal language and the incredible journey of understanding through not knowing.

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Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63371944Sun, 26 Jan 2025 10:00:11 +0000Contemplative Outreach LimitedAs we take a moment to reflect halfway through the season, we're struck by the rich dialogues we've been having. Our guests have shared such profound insights, and it's been truly transformative. We’re delighted you can join us as we explore the many...
What's been particularly special is how accessible our guests have been—spiritual leaders who are deeply respected yet share their wisdom with such warmth and openness.

We also took some time to reflect on how most of these wisdom practitioners were influenced by Thomas Keating, the significance of Centering Prayer, and the importance of being open to different spiritual traditions. Our conversation highlights the beauty of silence as a universal language and the incredible journey of understanding through not knowing.

To connect further with us:

Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>2014centering_prayer,contemplative_)outreach_ltd,interspirituality,not_knowing,opening_minds_opening_hearts,openness,silence,thomas_keatingfalse36fullS3 EP5 - Ordinary Mysteries, Extraordinary Grace: Insights into Unitive Contemplative Practicewith Dr. James Finleyhttps://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/podcast/ordinary-mysteries-extraordinary-grace/
We are honored to ‘sit at the feet’ of Dr James Finley, a student of Thomas Merton and also a clinical psychologist. Jim teaches how connecting to our divine indwelling can transcend fear and shame, and awaken us to our true self. He is a faculty member at the Center of Action and Contemplation.

Jim has authored numerous books, including Merton's Palace of Nowhere, The Contemplative Heart, and Christian Meditation. He also hosts the Center for Action and Contemplation's podcast, Turning to the Mystics.

Join us in exploring the way contemplative practices, particularly within the Christian mystical tradition, opens us up to a unitive experience of God's presence in all aspects of life, transforming both suffering and the ordinary into expressions of extraordinary grace.

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We are honored to ‘sit at the feet’ of Dr James Finley, a student of Thomas Merton and also a clinical psychologist. Jim teaches how connecting to our divine indwelling can transcend fear and shame, and awaken us to our true self. He is a faculty member at the Center of Action and Contemplation.

Jim has authored numerous books, including Merton's Palace of Nowhere, The Contemplative Heart, and Christian Meditation. He also hosts the Center for Action and Contemplation's podcast, Turning to the Mystics.

Join us in exploring the way contemplative practices, particularly within the Christian mystical tradition, opens us up to a unitive experience of God's presence in all aspects of life, transforming both suffering and the ordinary into expressions of extraordinary grace.

Find out more about Dr. James Finley:

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With two decades of experience in teaching philosophy and world religions, along with a lifetime of personal practice, Mirabai imparts her insights globally. She explores contemplative living, writing as a spiritual practice, and the profound impact of grief and loss on transformation.

From her early years immersed in spirituality at the Lama Foundation, to her recent book, Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life as Sacred Ground, Mirabai shares her journey of finding the divine beyond religious structures.

In our conversation, Mirabai invites us to leave the safety of our known spiritual world and encounter Love, the Beloved, the Divine, and Ultimate Reality in a new and less familiar way.

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Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63051830Sun, 29 Dec 2024 10:00:12 +0000Contemplative Outreach LimitedIn this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Mirabai Starr, an acclaimed author, translator of sacred writings, and interspiritual teacher. Her insights blend timeless wisdom with a modern perspective, focusing on contemplative spirituality,...
With two decades of experience in teaching philosophy and world religions, along with a lifetime of personal practice, Mirabai imparts her insights globally. She explores contemplative living, writing as a spiritual practice, and the profound impact of grief and loss on transformation.

From her early years immersed in spirituality at the Lama Foundation, to her recent book, Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life as Sacred Ground, Mirabai shares her journey of finding the divine beyond religious structures.

In our conversation, Mirabai invites us to leave the safety of our known spiritual world and encounter Love, the Beloved, the Divine, and Ultimate Reality in a new and less familiar way.

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Cynthia is a modern-day mystic with a diverse background in contemplative spirituality, theology, and interspiritual dialogue. Known worldwide as a retreat leader and author, she divides her time between her home in Maine and teaching engagements around the globe, where she’s a passionate advocate for reviving Christian contemplative practices. Cynthia’s work builds bridges across spiritual traditions, and her new book, Thomas Keating: The Making of a Modern Christian Mystic, explores Keating’s life and influence on modern spirituality. Her teaching incorporates her profound respect for Thomas Keating, Teilhard de Chardin, and other visionaries of contemplative theology, offering fresh insights into Christian non-duality and inner transformation.

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Cynthia is a modern-day mystic with a diverse background in contemplative spirituality, theology, and interspiritual dialogue. Known worldwide as a retreat leader and author, she divides her time between her home in Maine and teaching engagements around the globe, where she’s a passionate advocate for reviving Christian contemplative practices. Cynthia’s work builds bridges across spiritual traditions, and her new book, Thomas Keating: The Making of a Modern Christian Mystic, explores Keating’s life and influence on modern spirituality. Her teaching incorporates her profound respect for Thomas Keating, Teilhard de Chardin, and other visionaries of contemplative theology, offering fresh insights into Christian non-duality and inner transformation.

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As the head of the Inayati-Maimuni lineage of Sufism and a leading thinker in the interspiritual and new monasticism movements, he provides profound insights into spiritual identity and the blending of religious traditions.

To connect with Netanel Miles-Yépez:
The Keating-Schachter Center for Interspirituality: https://www.naropa.edu/academics/schools-centers/keating-schachter-center-for-interspirituality/

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Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62598828Sun, 01 Dec 2024 10:00:11 +0000Contemplative Outreach LimitedWe are excited to kick off our first guest conversation of the season with Netanel Miles-Yépez. He is an artist, philosopher, religious scholar, and spiritual teacher deeply involved in the interspiritual movement. Netanel is also a co-founder of the...
As the head of the Inayati-Maimuni lineage of Sufism and a leading thinker in the interspiritual and new monasticism movements, he provides profound insights into spiritual identity and the blending of religious traditions.

To connect with Netanel Miles-Yépez:
The Keating-Schachter Center for Interspirituality: https://www.naropa.edu/academics/schools-centers/keating-schachter-center-for-interspirituality/

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In this episode, we explore the origins of the Snowmass Dialogues of 1984, the key points of agreement across various religious traditions, the importance of interfaith solidarity, the non-dual nature of God, and the interconnectedness of different sacred traditions.

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In this episode, we explore the origins of the Snowmass Dialogues of 1984, the key points of agreement across various religious traditions, the importance of interfaith solidarity, the non-dual nature of God, and the interconnectedness of different sacred traditions.

To connect further with us:

Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>2590centering_prayer,contemplative_outreach_ltd,interspiritual_dialogue,opening_minds_opening_hearts,transforming_unionfalse31fullWelcome to Season 3 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts!https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/podcast
“We affirm our solidarity with the contemplative dimension of other religions and sacred traditions. United in our common search for God, we respect and honor other religions and sacred traditions and those committed to them. We engage in ecumenical and interreligious dialogue and work together in areas of social justice, ecological concerns, and contemplative initiatives.”

We’re excited to have you join us as we experience perspectives from other spiritual traditions.

To learn more about Father Thomas Keating’s guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision. 

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Season 3 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.

This season 3 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Rachael Sanya

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“We affirm our solidarity with the contemplative dimension of other religions and sacred traditions. United in our common search for God, we respect and honor other religions and sacred traditions and those committed to them. We engage in ecumenical and interreligious dialogue and work together in areas of social justice, ecological concerns, and contemplative initiatives.”

We’re excited to have you join us as we experience perspectives from other spiritual traditions.

To learn more about Father Thomas Keating’s guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision. 

To connect further with us:
Season 3 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.

This season 3 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Rachael Sanya

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To learn more about Father Thomas Keating’s guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision.

To connect with Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault:

Books mentioned in this episode:
  • Lost Christianity by Jacob Needleman
  • Open Minds, Open Hearts: The Contemplative Dimension of the Gospel by Father Thomas Keating
  • From the Mind to the Heart by Father Thomas Keating
  • God is all and all: The Evolution of the Contemplative Christian Spiritual Journey by Father Thomas Keating
  • That We May Be One - Christian Non-duality: A Companion Book by Father Thomas Keating

To connect further with us:

Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.

This episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.com

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To learn more about Father Thomas Keating’s guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision.

To connect with Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault:

Books mentioned in this episode:
  • Lost Christianity by Jacob Needleman
  • Open Minds, Open Hearts: The Contemplative Dimension of the Gospel by Father Thomas Keating
  • From the Mind to the Heart by Father Thomas Keating
  • God is all and all: The Evolution of the Contemplative Christian Spiritual Journey by Father Thomas Keating
  • That We May Be One - Christian Non-duality: A Companion Book by Father Thomas Keating

To connect further with us:

Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.

This episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.com

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To connect further with Fr. Greg Boyle:

Fr. Boyle is the author of the 2010 New York Times bestseller Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion. Followed by Barking to the Choir: The Power of Radical Kinship (2017) and The Whole Language: The Power of Extravagant Tenderness (2021). Most recently, he authored Forgive Everyone Everything, an anthology of writings accompanied by Fabian Debora’s artwork.

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Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.

This episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.com

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Fr. Boyle is the author of the 2010 New York Times bestseller Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion. Followed by Barking to the Choir: The Power of Radical Kinship (2017) and The Whole Language: The Power of Extravagant Tenderness (2021). Most recently, he authored Forgive Everyone Everything, an anthology of writings accompanied by Fabian Debora’s artwork.

To connect further with us:
Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.

This episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts produced by...]]>2902centering_outreach,contemplative_outreach,homeboy_industries,therapeutic_mysticismfalse210fullRev Michael Battle: Speaking Out of the Heart of Godhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rev-michael-battle-speaking-out-of-the-heart-of-god--56948413
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To connect further with us:
Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.

This episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.com

Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56948413Mon, 27 Nov 2023 08:57:02 +0000Contemplative Outreach LimitedToday we will discuss the evolving and expanding community of Contemplative Outreach and Centering Prayer. We have a special guest, The Very Reverend Michael Battle, Ph.D. a theologian, professor, author, and speaker. He is the author of 11 books...
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Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.

This episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.com

Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>2873centering_prayer,contemplative_outreach,evolving_community,interdependent_communityfalse29fullKeith Kristich: A New Generation of Seekershttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/keith-kristich-a-new-generation-of-seekers--56948035
To learn more about Closer Than Breath, visit their website www.closerthanbreath.com

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Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.

This episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.com

Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56948035Sun, 19 Nov 2023 10:00:03 +0000Contemplative Outreach LimitedOn today’s episode, we will explore the changing needs of Christian contemplatives through a thought-provoking conversation with our guest, Keith Kristich. Keith is a writer, retreat leader, and founder of the online contemplative community, Closer...
To learn more about Closer Than Breath, visit their website www.closerthanbreath.com

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Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.

This episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.com

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Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.

This episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.com

Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56791737Sun, 12 Nov 2023 10:00:02 +0000Contemplative Outreach LimitedOn today’s episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts, we hear from Dr. Rory McEntee, a religion scholar and philosopher-theologian working at an intersection of contemplative life, education, social justice, and culture. Today we will discuss the...To connect further with us:
Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.

This episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.com

Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>3003centering_prayer,contemplative_outreach,deepening_relationshipsfalse27fullHeather Ruce: The Wisdom Way of Knowinghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heather-ruce-the-wisdom-way-of-knowing--56791500
To connect further with Heather Ruce::

To connect further with us:
Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.

This episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.com

Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56791500Sun, 05 Nov 2023 10:00:02 +0000Contemplative Outreach LimitedOn today’s episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts, we are delighted to welcome Heather Ruce who will help us dive into the deepening practice of Centering Prayer, a Wisdom Spiritual Director who facilitates Wisdom Practices and hosts retreats at...
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Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.

This episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.com

Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>2773centering_prayer,contemplative_outreach,the_wisdom_wayfalse26fullGigi Ross: Spiritual Life is All About Relationshiphttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gigi-ross-spiritual-life-is-all-about-relationship--56781098
To connect further with us:
Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.

This episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.com

Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56781098Sun, 29 Oct 2023 10:00:02 +0000Contemplative Outreach LimitedOn today’s episode, we speak with Gigi Ross, who began practicing Centering Prayer after attending an introductory workshop in 1998. Gigi has been a Spiritual Director since 2000 and worked as an Associate Director at the Shalem Institute for...
To connect further with us:
Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.

This episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.com

Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>3044centering_prayer,contemplative_outreach,spiritual_life_+_relationshipfalse25fullPhileena Nikole: Contemplative Tradition and Meditation, A Salve for the Soulhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/phileena-nikole-contemplative-tradition-and-meditation-a-salve-for-the-soul--56663932
To connect further with us:
Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.

This episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.com

Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56663932Sun, 22 Oct 2023 09:00:02 +0000Contemplative Outreach LimitedOn today’s episode, we talk with Phileena Nikole who is well known in contemplative communities and spaces where she works as a Spiritual Director and Centering Prayer Practitioner. Phileena spent her early adult life in social justice work with poor...
To connect further with us:
Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.

This episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.com

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To connect further with us:
Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.

This episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.com

Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56781027Sun, 15 Oct 2023 09:00:02 +0000Contemplative Outreach LimitedOn this episode, we welcome Mary Dwyer who has been practicing Centering Prayer for over 30 years. In the early 1990’s she lived in Chrysalis House, a contemplative community experiment blessed by Father Thomas, which became an incubator of practice...
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Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.

This episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.com

Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>2650centering_prayer,contemplative_outreach,transformational_experiencesfalse23fullFr. Justin Lanier: It’s All About What God Has in Mind for Youhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fr-justin-lanier-it-s-all-about-what-god-has-in-mind-for-you--56780772
To connect further with us:
Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.

This episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.com

Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56780772Sun, 08 Oct 2023 09:00:02 +0000Contemplative Outreach LimitedIn today’s episode, we welcome Father Justin Lanier, a Priest in the Episcopal Church. He was born in Louisiana and grew up in Delaware where he went to Methodist, Roman Catholic and Episcopal churches. Early in his formation, Father Justin entered...
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Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.

This episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.com

Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>3667centering_prayer,contemplative_outreach,father_thomas_keatingfalse22fullThe Transformative Power of Centering Prayerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-transformative-power-of-centering-prayer--56664281
To connect further with us:
Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.

This episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.com

Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56664281Sun, 01 Oct 2023 09:00:02 +0000Contemplative Outreach LimitedWelcome back to season two of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts. We are your hosts, Colleen Thomas and Mark Dannenfelser and our hope this season is to open the door for you to explore more deeply this powerful practice of Centering Prayer. Each week we...
To connect further with us:
Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.

This episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.com

Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>2010centering_prayer,contemplative_outreach,meditation_practive,transformational_experiencefalse21fullWelcome to Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Heartshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/welcome-to-season-2-of-opening-minds-opening-hearts--56874556
“Contemplative Outreach is an evolving community with an expanding vision and deepening practice of Centering Prayer that serves the changing needs of Christian contemplatives.”

Throughout the season, Mark and Colleen will unpack this principle with guests who are involved in the evolving contemplative community.

To learn more about Father Thomas Keating’s guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision.

To connect further with us:
Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.

This season of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.com

Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56874556Sun, 24 Sep 2023 09:00:02 +0000Contemplative Outreach LimitedWelcome back to season two of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts. Co-host Mark Dannenfelser and Colleen Thomas framed their conversation around one of Thomas Keating's guiding principles: “Contemplative Outreach is an evolving community with an expanding...
“Contemplative Outreach is an evolving community with an expanding vision and deepening practice of Centering Prayer that serves the changing needs of Christian contemplatives.”

Throughout the season, Mark and Colleen will unpack this principle with guests who are involved in the evolving contemplative community.

To learn more about Father Thomas Keating’s guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision.

To connect further with us:
Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.

This season of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.com

Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>527centering_prayer,contemplative_outreach,meditation,mindfulnessfalse2trailerEmbodying Centering Prayer with Mark Kutolowskihttps://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/podcast/episode-6-embodying-centering-prayer-with-mark-kutolowski/
To connect further with Mark Kutolowski
- Visit his website - Metanoia of Vermont www.metanoiavt.com
- Visit Mark’s Substack https://metanoiavt.substack.com/

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To connect further with Mark Kutolowski
- Visit his website - Metanoia of Vermont www.metanoiavt.com
- Visit Mark’s Substack https://metanoiavt.substack.com/

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- Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.org
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Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>2389centering_prayer,contemplative_outreach,embodying_centering_prayerfalse16fullThe Source of Centering Prayer with Carmen Acevedo Butcherhttps://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/podcast/episode-5-the-source-of-centering-prayer-with-carmen-acevedo-butcher/
To connect further with Carmen Acevedo Butcher
Visit her website: https://www.carmenbutcher.com/
Visit her Linktree: https://linktr.ee/carmenacevedobutcher
Check out her YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CarmenAcevedoButcherPresence

Carmen’s translations:
Brother Lawrence’s Practice of the Presence (Broadleaf) now available on Audible
The Cloud of Unknowing (Shambhala)

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Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52187473Sun, 18 Dec 2022 10:00:02 +0000Contemplative Outreach LimitedOn Today’s episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts, we welcome internationally acclaimed speaker, author, poet and translator of spiritual texts, Carmen Acevedo Butcher. Today she shares her thoughts on Centering Prayer practice, self-compassion,...
To connect further with Carmen Acevedo Butcher
Visit her website: https://www.carmenbutcher.com/
Visit her Linktree: https://linktr.ee/carmenacevedobutcher
Check out her YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CarmenAcevedoButcherPresence

Carmen’s translations:
Brother Lawrence’s Practice of the Presence (Broadleaf) now available on Audible
The Cloud of Unknowing (Shambhala)

To connect further with us:
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Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/coutreach

Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>2717centering_prayer,contemplative_outreach,self-compassionfalse15fullCentering Prayer as the Divine Therapy with Pastor Tia Normanhttps://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/podcast/episode-4-centering-prayer-as-the-divine-therapy/
To connect further with Pastor Tia Norman:
Visit her website: https://tiaariane.com
Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2btia/
Check out her free Guided Meditation Download: https://mailchi.mp/9c19517d01a5/free-guided-meditation-from-tia-norman
Visit Awakenings Website: http://awakeningsinc.org/
Follow Awakenings on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awakenings_inc/

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Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52114780Sun, 11 Dec 2022 10:00:02 +0000Contemplative Outreach LimitedOn this episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts, Pastor Tia Norman, shares her perspective on incorporating gentleness during the practice of Centering Prayer, the relationship flow between prayer and the divine, and her thoughts on being a woman of...
To connect further with Pastor Tia Norman:
Visit her website: https://tiaariane.com
Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2btia/
Check out her free Guided Meditation Download: https://mailchi.mp/9c19517d01a5/free-guided-meditation-from-tia-norman
Visit Awakenings Website: http://awakeningsinc.org/
Follow Awakenings on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awakenings_inc/

To connect further with us:
Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.org
Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contemplativeoutreachltd/
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Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/coutreach

Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>2424centering_prayer,divine_therapy,incorporating_gentlenessfalse14fullCentering Prayer and The New Monasticism with Father Adam Buckohttps://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/podcast/episode-centering-prayer-and-the-new-monasticism-with-father-adam-bucko/⁣
𝐓𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐦 𝐁𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐨:⁣
Visit his websites:⁣
Father Adam Bucko: https://fatheradambucko.com/ ⁣
The Center for Spiritual Imagination at the Episcopal Cathedral of the Incarnation: https://www.spiritualimagination.org/ ⁣
The Buddhist-Christian Community for Meditation and Action: https://www.kairajewel.com/teaching/buddhist-christian-community-of-practice-and-action
Reciprocity Foundation: https://www.reciprocityfoundation.org/⁣
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Father Adam Bucko is the author of 𝘓𝘦𝘵 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬 𝘣𝘦 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦: 𝘓𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯⁣
And co-author of: 𝘖𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘱𝘺 𝘚𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺: 𝘈 𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘝𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 and ⁣
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘮: 𝘈𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨⁣
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𝐓𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬:⁣
Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.org⁣
Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contemplativeoutreachltd/ ⁣
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contemplativeoutreach⁣
Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/coutreach⁣
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This podcast is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.com⁣
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𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐎𝗪 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭, 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐞, 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52036787Sun, 04 Dec 2022 10:00:03 +0000Contemplative Outreach LimitedOn this episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts, we are excited to welcome a friend of Contemplative Outreach, Father Adam Bucko. He shares how Father Thomas Keating helped shape his work and inspired him to write his new book Let Your Heartbreak be...⁣
𝐓𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐦 𝐁𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐨:⁣
Visit his websites:⁣
Father Adam Bucko: https://fatheradambucko.com/ ⁣
The Center for Spiritual Imagination at the Episcopal Cathedral of the Incarnation: https://www.spiritualimagination.org/ ⁣
The Buddhist-Christian Community for Meditation and Action: https://www.kairajewel.com/teaching/buddhist-christian-community-of-practice-and-action
Reciprocity Foundation: https://www.reciprocityfoundation.org/⁣
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Father Adam Bucko is the author of 𝘓𝘦𝘵 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬 𝘣𝘦 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦: 𝘓𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯⁣
And co-author of: 𝘖𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘱𝘺 𝘚𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺: 𝘈 𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘝𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 and ⁣
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘮: 𝘈𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨⁣
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𝐓𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬:⁣
Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.org⁣
Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contemplativeoutreachltd/ ⁣
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contemplativeoutreach⁣
Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/coutreach⁣
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This podcast is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.com⁣
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𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐎𝗪 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭, 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐞, 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲!]]>3260centering_prayer,consent,contemplative_livingfalse13fullCentering Down with Dr. Lerita Coleman Brownhttps://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/podcast/episode-2-centering-down-with-dr-lerita-coleman-brown/
To connect further with Dr. Lerita Coleman Brown:
Visit her websites: www.leritacolemanbrown.com and www.peaceforhearts.com
Like her on Facebook: Peace for Hearts | Facebook
Follow her on Twitter: @peace4hearts
Follow her on Instagram: Lerita Coleman Brown (@peaceforhearts) • Instagram photos and videos

She appears in the documentaries, Back Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story and The Black Church as well as several podcasts.

Dr. Brown is the author of several articles, chapters, essays, and When the Heart Speaks, Listens: Discovering Inner Wisdom.

Her newest book, What Makes you Come Alive: A Spiritual Walk with Howard Thurman will be released by Broadleaf Press in February and is available for pre-order now.

To connect further with us:
Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.org
Find us on Instagram: Contemplative Outreach Ltd (@contemplativeoutreachltd) • Instagram photos and videos
Like us on Facebook: (1) Contemplative Outreach | West Milford NJ | Facebook
Check out our YouTube channel: (1) coutreach - YouTube

This podcast is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.com

Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51965792Sun, 27 Nov 2022 10:05:01 +0000Contemplative Outreach LimitedOn this episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts, we are excited to welcome a friend of Contemplative Outreach, Dr. Lerita Coleman Brown. She walks us through how we can center down during our contemplative time so that we can focus on the silent...
To connect further with Dr. Lerita Coleman Brown:
Visit her websites: www.leritacolemanbrown.com and www.peaceforhearts.com
Like her on Facebook: Peace for Hearts | Facebook
Follow her on Twitter: @peace4hearts
Follow her on Instagram: Lerita Coleman Brown (@peaceforhearts) • Instagram photos and videos

She appears in the documentaries, Back Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story and The Black Church as well as several podcasts.

Dr. Brown is the author of several articles, chapters, essays, and When the Heart Speaks, Listens: Discovering Inner Wisdom.

Her newest book, What Makes you Come Alive: A Spiritual Walk with Howard Thurman will be released by Broadleaf Press in February and is available for pre-order now.

To connect further with us:
Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.org
Find us on Instagram: Contemplative Outreach Ltd (@contemplativeoutreachltd) • Instagram photos and videos
Like us on Facebook: (1) Contemplative Outreach | West Milford NJ | Facebook
Check out our YouTube channel: (1) coutreach - YouTube

This podcast is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.com

Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>2708centering_prayer,contemplative_spirituality,howard_thurman,the_language_of_silencefalse12fullCentering Prayer as a Gesture of Consent with Carl McColmanhttps://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/podcast/episode-1-centering-prayer-as-a-gesture-of-consent/
To connect further with Carl McCloman:
Visit his website: www.anamchara.com
Check out his course The Contemplative Study of Mystical Writings coming in January 2023 on Patreon.
To provide financial support for Carl McCloman and to have access to his teachings visit his Patreon: www.patreon.com/carlmccolman

Carl McCloman is the author of many books including The Big Book of Christian Mysticism, Eternal Heart: The Mystical Path to a Joyful Life, and Unteachable Lessons: Why Wisdom Can’t Be Taught and Why That’s Okay.

He is also one of the co-hosts of the Encountering Silence podcast.

To connect further with us:
Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.org
Find us on Instagram: Contemplative Outreach Ltd (@contemplativeoutreachltd) • Instagram photos and videos
Like us on Facebook: (1) Contemplative Outreach | West Milford NJ | Facebook
Check out our YouTube channel: (1) coutreach - YouTube

This podcast is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.com

Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51965549Sun, 27 Nov 2022 10:00:02 +0000Contemplative Outreach LimitedOn this very first episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts, we speak with author and spiritual leader, Carl Mcloman. Carl walks us through a deeper understanding of the relationships and distinctions between mystical traditions, Christian meditation,...
To connect further with Carl McCloman:
Visit his website: www.anamchara.com
Check out his course The Contemplative Study of Mystical Writings coming in January 2023 on Patreon.
To provide financial support for Carl McCloman and to have access to his teachings visit his Patreon: www.patreon.com/carlmccolman

Carl McCloman is the author of many books including The Big Book of Christian Mysticism, Eternal Heart: The Mystical Path to a Joyful Life, and Unteachable Lessons: Why Wisdom Can’t Be Taught and Why That’s Okay.

He is also one of the co-hosts of the Encountering Silence podcast.

To connect further with us:
Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.org
Find us on Instagram: Contemplative Outreach Ltd (@contemplativeoutreachltd) • Instagram photos and videos
Like us on Facebook: (1) Contemplative Outreach | West Milford NJ | Facebook
Check out our YouTube channel: (1) coutreach - YouTube

This podcast is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.com

Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!]]>2736centering_prayer,consent,contemplative_living,mystical_spiritualityfalse11fullWelcome to Opening Minds, Opening Heartshttps://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/podcast
Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is a podcast for both the curious meditator and long-time practitioner of Centering Prayer. On each episode, hosts Colleen Thomas and Mark Dannenfelser will reflect on the method of Centering Prayer with some friends of Contemplative Outreach who share their personal experiences of encountering God through the prayer, and through their work in the world. Topics discussed will include New Monasticism, the value of silence, the practice of contemplation and the call to social action.

Through this podcast, we hope to provide new perspectives on the future of this prayer in the rapidly changing spiritual and technological landscape. Centering Prayer is a practice and a gift and we are excited to share this blessing with our listeners.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51921285Wed, 16 Nov 2022 21:43:23 +0000Contemplative Outreach LimitedAre you seeking to deepen your interior life through the practice of Centering Prayer? Do you have a desire to develop a closer connection to the divine as well as those around you? Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is a podcast for both the curious...
Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is a podcast for both the curious meditator and long-time practitioner of Centering Prayer. On each episode, hosts Colleen Thomas and Mark Dannenfelser will reflect on the method of Centering Prayer with some friends of Contemplative Outreach who share their personal experiences of encountering God through the prayer, and through their work in the world. Topics discussed will include New Monasticism, the value of silence, the practice of contemplation and the call to social action.

Through this podcast, we hope to provide new perspectives on the future of this prayer in the rapidly changing spiritual and technological landscape. Centering Prayer is a practice and a gift and we are excited to share this blessing with our listeners.]]>310centeringprayer,contemplativeoutreach,encounteringgodfalsetrailer