The Walking Closer Podcast

Episode 18 "Fill It Up"

If we want to change our minds we must replace the current ideas and images with the "good stuff." Since it is the case that we have the power to choose what we set our minds upon, we must be proactive in filling our minds with the things that can replace the the junk in our minds. This episode begins to address what we can do in order to change our minds.

Episode 17 "Imagine That"

Our minds are filled with images and these images not only demonstrate the ideas that govern us, but they are also filled with feelings and emotions. On this episode, we will look at various examples or exercises to demonstrate this reality and the power of the mind.

Episode 16 "Thinking About Thinking"

Have you ever given much thought to thinking? Our thoughts play such a huge role in how we feel and what we do. This episode is all about becoming more self-aware of our own thoughts which reflect the ideas that govern us. 

Episode 15 "Ruled by Ideas"

This is the second of a series of episodes tackling our thoughts and feelings. This episode addresses the reality of how we are governed by Ideas. Our idea system is formed along with us from childhood into adulthood.

Episode 14 "Power to Change Your Mind"

This starts a series of episodes that are going to tackle the mind by addressing our thoughts and feelings. When we turn from or towards God it generally starts with a thought. So, this is where we must start with transformation.

Episode 13 "On Our Own?"

Are we left to our efforts when it comes to transformation of the heart? Does grace play a role in our transformation? In this episode we will explore grace, what it is, and the role it plays in being transformed into the image of Jesus. While this is not a comprehensive study on grace, it does seek to show we are not alone. We have the grace of God. 

Episode12 "Success"

What good is it to have the right answers or proper external religous form when our heart is essentially in the same condition it was prior to our claim of discipleship? Something is missing and its time to do something about it. This episode touches on the role we play, what we can control when it comes to our spiritual transformation.

Episode 11 "Submitting to The Way"

This is the first of several episodes which will focus on what it takes to experience transformation. In this episode we talk about being okay with not having to have our way, but submitting to the way of Christ. If we do, He will lead us out of the ruined condition.

Episode 10 "Formed Under God"

In this last episode for 2017 we are looking at lives formed under God. I share a few practices I am engaged in and a few helpful resources.
Link to Revised Common Lectionary
Link to Daily Planner
Link to Advent Resource
 
 

Episode 9 "Formed Away From God"

This episode is focused on pointing out the ruined condition in which we find ourselves. That is, what a life formed away from God looks like. 

Episode 8 "The Soul"

What do we mean when we use the term soul? What is the soul? Is there a difference between our spirit and soul? This episode explores the answers to these questions.

Episode 7 "Social Context: Expectations and the False Self"

In this episode, we talk about our social context and the expectations we bring to each situation. We also address what often happens when we experience failed expectations and how to respond.

Episode 6 "Spiritual Formation & Your Body"

We sometimes have a tendeny to separate the Spiritual from the Physical. However, we live out our experiences in and through our physical bodies. This podcast addresses why it is conterproductive to separate the spiritual from the physical and how interconnected they are. 

Episode 5 "The Will"

The greatest power that Humans have is the power to choose. We all have our own personal wills, and we have the capacity to inititate those wills making our choices a reality. How we choose to utilize this power forms, and continues to form, the human spirit within us. A transformed Will (heart/spirit) will be subordinate to God and helps to organize the rest of our lives around God.

Episode 4 "The Transformed Mind"

This episode further exolores the mind, or thoughts and feelings, and the roles they play in a transformed mind.