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Spirituality of the 12 Steps (Richard Rohr)

Thu, 8 May 2008 11:43:57 -0400

Spirituality involves waking up to those parts inside of us that we want to deny. The 12 Step Program, made famous by AA, has a spirituality associated with it that should be applied in every one of our lives. As Franciscan priest and internationally known speaker Richard Rohr points out, the only road to true compassion is one that leads us to face our own weaknesses and vulnerabilities.

The Spiritual Life # 2 (Rebecca Laird)

Mon, 5 May 2008 11:47:25 -0400

Let’s assume we have the motivation and determination to live a spiritual life ... now what? How do we proceed? Rebecca Laird, author and spiritual director, joins us again for a follow-up discussion to share some of Henri Nouwen’s insights about how to live a spiritual life.

The Spiritual Life #1 (Rebecca Laird)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:55:32 -0400

Living a spiritual life requires determination to do so, and knowledge to navigate the journey. Rebecca Laird, author and spiritual director, knew Henri Nouwen well, and shares many of his thoughts (as well as her own) about why we should be motivated to pursue the spiritual life.

Parents: Are You Leaders? (Matthew Kelly)

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:37:34 -0400

As a parent, do you think of yourself as a leader? Are you consciously aware of the traits a great leader has? Do you proactively play a leadership role with your kids? These may be questions you have never contemplated in the context of being a parent, but Matthew Kelly, world-renowned speaker and author, makes a great case for why we need to develop and apply our leadership skills right in our own homes.

Building Better Families #2 (Matthew Kelly)

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:02:23 -0400

Surveys show that as parents, most of us believe we are doing a good job raising our children. But how do we know? What does it really mean to be a good parent? Matthew Kelly, one of the most highly sought after speakers of our time, shares his thoughts about our goals as parents and how we know if we are achieving them.

Building Better Families #1 (Matthew Kelly)

Mon, 3 Dec 2007 15:14:16 -0500

Matthew Kelly, who has spoken to over 3 million people in over 50 different countries, offers practical and proven advice for raising amazing children -- advice that recognizes the culture we live in, the time pressures we face and the influences that affect us on a daily basis.

Gameplan for Faith (Lou Holtz)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:52:45 -0500

Legendary football coach and current ESPN analyst talks about the need for rigor and discipline in our faith. Hear Lou share, with his characteristic humor and candor, personal stories of how his faith influenced the many twists and turns of his professional career.

Giving God Skin (Ron Rolheiser)

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 08:23:05 -0500

Ron Rolheiser is considered by many to be the most influential spiritual writer and speaker of our time. In this interview, he tells us that our prayers can only be effective if we work to make them happen. In other words, we have to be God’s arms, legs and voice so prayers are answered.

Marriage: A Daring Promise (Rick Gaillardetz)

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:56:51 -0500

Marriage provides us with one of our greatest opportunities to grow in holiness -- if we recognize it as such and approach it in a way that can transform us. Rick Gaillardetz, husband, father, author, speaker and professor, talks about our faith and our marriages in a practical and insightful way.

God's Way, Not My Way (Jon Kitna)

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 09:35:52 -0500

NFL quarterback, Jon Kitna, talks about how he used his NFL struggles and setbacks to do God’s work. Regardless of whether you are a football fan, you will be inspired by Jon’s approach to his faith and his life.