The Signpost Inn Podcast

Christmas Episode

In this episode, Brandon, Matt and Peter contemplate the significance of Jesus' incarnation. Brandon invites all listeners to consider how the truth of the incarnation impacts their relationship with God. The group discusses how to not simply think nice thoughts about Christmas and the incarnation, but how to practically experience these truths. The episode closes out with a few artful expressions which give us the opportunity to consent to the truth and beauty of Jesus' incarnation. 

Year in Review + Embrace the Tension of Faith

Brandon, Matt and Peter reflect on the first whole year of the Signpost Inn podcast. They share favorite episodes and talk about what was most fun and impactful for them. In highlighting some of key insights from various episodes, the topic arises of how we make sense of different perspectives on faith and following Jesus. The group talks about how contemplation is an invitation to go beyond intellectual knowledge into experiential knowledge of God. The conversation finds its center around to how to navigate the tension between a personal, living relationship with God and staying in the boundaries of the factual doctrines that guard us from error. 

What do I do with my sin? (Fixed episode)

Brandon and Peter are drawn into a conversation about realistic expectations for the Christian life. The questions stem from a passage in, “Interior Freedom” by Jacques Philippe in which Philippe remarks that we waste our time and stunt our spiritual growth if we focus on our sins and limitations. The central issue becomes clear as the conversation progresses: If I have been fully redeemed and freed from sin by Jesus’ death on the cross, why do I not experience this freedom from sin? What do I do with my sin? The beatitudes lead Peter and Brandon to consider grief and acceptance as the proper response to one’s sin. They end with a discussion of the cycle of the Christian life being one of continual repentance.

(Thanks to a listener who alerted us that our previous upload was incorrect! This one should work! Reach out anytime at podcast@signpostinn.org with questions or comments)

What is Contemplation with Dr. Thomas Kimber

What is contemplation and how does it develop our core identity? 

In this episode Brandon interviews Dr. Thomas Kimber from Melbourne School of Theology where he is the Dean of Faculty and a lecturer in Missional and Pastoral Theology. Dr. Kimber's unique perspective on contemplation connects liturgical practices--our embodied rituals--to God's shaping of our soul and identity.  

This is the final episode in our series of conversations on the topic of contemplation with experts and practitioners from across the Christian and religious spectrum.

What is Contemplation and Contemplative Prayer? with Dr. Kyle Strobel

What exactly is contemplation and contemplative prayer? Is it new age nonsense or does it lie at the very heart of the Christian life? And if it's the latter, how exactly does the average Joe "do" it?! 

In this episode Brandon interviews Dr. Kyle Strobel from Biola's Talbot School of Theology. Dr. Strobel brings an amazing wealth of knowledge about the history of contemplation in the Christian tradition and especially in the protestant tradition. 

This is the third of a series of conversations on the topic of contemplation with experts and practitioners from across the Christian and religious spectrum.

Here's a list books that were mentioned on the show.

Dr. Strobel's Books

Where Prayer Becomes Real: How Honesty with God Transforms Your Soul

Beloved Dust: Drawing Close to God by Discovering the Truth About Yourself

Formed for the Glory of God: Learning from the Spiritual Practices of Jonathan Edwards

Embracing Contemplation: Reclaiming a Christian Spiritual Practice

Books by others

Prayer by Hans Urs von Balthasar

What is contemplation and contemplative prayer? An Orthodox view with Father Theodore.

What exactly is contemplation and contemplative prayer? Is it new age nonsense or does it lie at the very heart of the Christian life? And if it's the latter, how exactly does the average Joe "do" it?! 

In this episode Brandon interviews Father Theodore from the Benedictine monastery of Our Lady and St. Laurence in Cañon City, Colorado. Together he and Brandon take a deep dive into contemplation from the Orthodox perspective. 

This is the second of a series of conversations on the topic of contemplation with experts and practitioners from across the Christian and religious spectrum.

Find out more about Father Theodore's monastery and schedule a visit! www.ladyminster.com

 

What is contemplation and contemplative prayer? A Lutheran view with Dr. John Kleinig

What exactly is contemplation and contemplative prayer? Is it new age nonsense or does it lie at the very heart of the Christian life? 

And if, as we argue in this episode, it's the latter, how exactly does the average Joe "do" it?! 

In this episode Brandon interviews Dr. John Kleinig of the Australian Lutheran Church tackle all these questions and a few more.

Dr. Kleinig holds a Ph.D from Cambridge and is the author of several books on the topic of prayer in the Lutheran tradition. Together he and Brandon take a deep dive into the biblical model of contemplation from the Lutheran perspective. 

This is the first of a series of conversations on the topic of contemplation with experts and practitioners from across the Christian and religious spectrum.

You don't want to miss this episode!

A few of Dr. Kleinig's Books referenced in the show:

 Grace upon Grace: Spirituality for Today

Wonderfully Made: A Protestant Theology of the Body

Leviticus (Concordia Commentary)

Hebrews (Concordia Commentary)

Prayer: We Speak to God

Recover the Wild Ministries

In this episode Brandon interviews Matthew Lyda and Miles Klickman, co-founders of Recover the Wild, a ministry helping people recovering connections to God self and creation. We talk about the need to betray anything that betrays life and vitality, how Recover the Wild helps men recover from sexual addictions, and Matthew's and Mile's vision for changing communities everywhere. 

Link to free Filterless Poetry email course, exclusive to podcast listeners: challenge.matthewlyda.com

Other resources mentioned in the show:

www.recoverthewild.com

Recover the Wild book by Matthew Lyda

Universal Betrayal: Grief, anxiety, depression, and the love of God with Rose Marie Jackson

Back by popular demand, this is a second interview with Rose Marie Jackson. What starts out as a tame question about her new line of work as an Integration Facilitator quickly becomes deep and personal. Rose Marie and Brandon talk about many things including: Our deep sense that the whole universe has betrayed us, how grief and anger often underly anxiety and depression, our need to grieve and forgive, and then they fall into the deep end of the pool talking about what God’s heart for us truly is and how we can experience God as he really is. 

Here's a link to Book Brandon Recommended: 

I Believe in Love: A Personal Retreat Based on the Teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux

Matt, Brandon, and Peter on the back porch

In this episode we go way off script and have an honest to goodness "back porch" conversation between regular hosts, Matt Boland and Brandon Booth, and our newest staff member Peter Gammell.

There's no topic, instead we each take a turn sharing something we've been thinking about or struggling with while the others listen. If you've ever wanted to get to know us a little better, this is the episode for you!