Spiritual Practices for a New Day (Guilt-Free, Creative Habits to Help You Connect with God)

Описание: Spiritual practices needn’t stir up feelings of guilt, boredom, or frustration. Instead, they can truly help us connect with the Living God, enabling us to discover joy and peace in our hectic, demanding lives. But how??? In the first episode of 2026, John Lin and Paul McMullen discuss fresh ways to approach practices that contribute to greater connection and wellbeing. They explore honestly the struggles of maintaining these practices, the underlying beliefs that hinder us, and how our family of origin shapes our view of God. They talk about creativity, the power of gratitude, the role of our bodies in connecting spiritually, and the need to adapt with life's seasons.


HOSTS / CO-HOSTS

John Lin and Paul McMullen (LPC-Associate) 


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CHAPTERS + TIMESTAMPS

00:00 New Year, New Beginnings: The Journey to Spiritual Shape

02:45 The Struggle with Spiritual Practices: Guilt and Motivation

05:38 Understanding Our Beliefs About God and Spirituality

08:42 The Role of Family of Origin in Spiritual Practices

11:33 Imagining God: Creative Approaches to Prayer

14:42 Engaging with God: Texting with Immanuel and Other Practices

27:35 The Power of Communal Prayer

29:01 Creative Approaches to Gratitude

31:17 Flexibility in Spiritual Practices

32:57 Adapting Practices to Life Seasons

35:09 Integrating God into Daily Life

37:43 Expanding the Definition of Spiritual Practices

39:32 Breath Prayer and Mindfulness

46:38 Connecting Spirituality with Neuroscience

50:07 Embracing Curiosity in Spiritual Practices


RESOURCES

Now I Become Myself - Ken Shigematsu (https://a.co/d/et4LRK3)

Matthew 3:17
“This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”

Psalm 131:2
But I have calmed and quieted myself,
I am like a weaned child with its mother;
like a weaned child I am content.

Luke 18:38
He called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”


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