Episode 53: Reflection Upon the Desert Journey
In episode 53, join Jamie Baxter of Exodus 90 and Bishop Erik Varden for a conversation all about filming Desert Fathers, what they learned, how the writings of the Desert Fathers have impacted them, ...
3 Jan 38min
Episode 52: The World in a Ray of Sun
In the dark of night, while the monastery slept, St. Benedict kept vigil.Standing at his window, he watched a light descend from heaven, brighter than the day itself.And in that light, he saw somethin...
1 Jan 13min
Episode 51: Thunderstruck
Imagine a voice that shakes the heavens. A light that makes you radiant from within.That’s what St. Benedict wants us to experience.This week, we hear about the divine thunder and deifying light that ...
17 Dec 202514min
Episode 50: Facing the City, Leaving It
St. Benedict saw the world differently. Others pursued knowledge, pleasure, prestige. He wanted more.Once he grew up and could make his own decisions, he sought only what would last: God.In this week’...
10 Dec 202514min
Episode 49: From Egypt to Italy
Imagine a narrow cave. A little bell to signal a visitor. A rope lowered to bring food.Alone, fasting, praying… Benedict spent three years here preparing for his sacred mission.In this episode, we vi...
3 Dec 202513min
Episode 48: Endure Your Mind
What should we do with intrusive, impure thoughts?The more we try to push them away, the harder they seem to stick.If only we had a mental delete button. It’s exhausting to feel like our own minds are...
25 Nov 202513min
Episode 47: Modes of Combat
Abba Netras thrived in the desert. Life was simple. His soul was at peace.Then the Church called him to be a bishop in the city. Suddenly his quiet life was over.How did Bishop Netras respond?This wee...
18 Nov 202512min
Episode 46: No Angel
Work can seem dull at times. Didn't God create us to praise Him, instead? That seems much preferred to work. Practical life, it can seem, gets in the way of the spiritual life. If only we could live l...
11 Nov 202513min
