https://philstromain.podbean.com Teachings on Christian prayer, theology and spirituality by Philip St. Romain, M.S., D. Min. and others from the staff at Heartland Center for Spirituality in Great Bend, KS. Wed, 08 May 2024 14:26:40 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en us Copyright 2019 All rights reserved. Religion & Spirituality:Christianity 1440 serial Teachings on Christian prayer, theology and spirituality by Philip St. Romain, M.S., D. Min. and others from the staff at Heartland Center for Spirituality in Great Bend, KS. Philip St. Romain Philip St. Romain No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4853218/awaken3.jpg https://philstromain.podbean.com 144 144 God, and the Problem of Suffering https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/god-and-the-problem-of-suffering/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/god-and-the-problem-of-suffering/#comments Sat, 13 Apr 2019 15:29:41 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/god-and-the-problem-of-suffering-a98ad8e5176945f920dac46baed7b2bb We explore the age-old question, seeking light from Scripture and Church teaching, on how it is that a good and powerful God can allow creatures to suffer from abuses inflicted by nature, accidents, social injustice, sickness and death. We will also reflect on what Christ teaches us about how to bear the sufferings we cannot change. 

]]> We explore the age-old question, seeking light from Scripture and Church teaching, on how it is that a good and powerful God can allow creatures to suffer from abuses inflicted by nature, accidents, social injustice, sickness and death. We will also reflect on what Christ teaches us about how to bear the sufferings we cannot change. 

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 4403 1 full Basics of Spirituality https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/basics-of-spirituality-part-4/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/basics-of-spirituality-part-4/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2019 13:05:29 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/basics-of-spirituality-part-4-3f3c44f4f103325e4f5a35349bf0d988 Conclusion of the presentation and interactions, with questions and discussion.

]]> Conclusion of the presentation and interactions, with questions and discussion.

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 2358 4 full Basics of Spirituality https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/basics-of-spirituality-part-3/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/basics-of-spirituality-part-3/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2019 13:06:47 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/basics-of-spirituality-part-3-9c7389afb5058579a4d89d6bbd7bbd3b Continuing with the third teaching and interaction with attendees on the topic of detachment and spiritual disciplines.

]]> Continuing with the third teaching and interaction with attendees on the topic of detachment and spiritual disciplines.

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 1760 5 full Basics of Spirituality https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/basics-of-spirituality-part-2/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/basics-of-spirituality-part-2/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2019 13:08:32 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/basics-of-spirituality-part-2-b50ee49c95f8b9bc44b20d7c8534c268 Continuing with the second teaching and interaction with attendees on spiritual living skills.

]]> Continuing with the second teaching and interaction with attendees on spiritual living skills.

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 2505 6 full Basics of Spirituality https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/basics-of-spirituality-part-1/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/basics-of-spirituality-part-1/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2019 13:10:49 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/basics-of-spirituality-part-1-1aee32394b8d14dfded97f4f80cf7dcd Since God is always here, now and loving, it follows that we, too, need to be living more attentively in the present moment, with our hearts open to giving and receiving love. This teaching series provides practical guidance on how to move away from false self conditioning to that we can be here now in love. 

]]> Since God is always here, now and loving, it follows that we, too, need to be living more attentively in the present moment, with our hearts open to giving and receiving love. This teaching series provides practical guidance on how to move away from false self conditioning to that we can be here now in love. 

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 2630 7 full Freedom from Codependency: A Christian Response https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/freedom-from-codependency-a-christian-response-part-4/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/freedom-from-codependency-a-christian-response-part-4/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2019 13:23:24 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/freedom-from-codependency-a-christian-response-part-4-a2df62fab590c90a18939dbbcb7c8a50 Continuing the fourth teaching and interaction with the group on codependency and spirituality issues.

]]> Continuing the fourth teaching and interaction with the group on codependency and spirituality issues.

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 2444 8 full Freedom from Codependency: A Christian Response https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/freedom-from-codependency-a-christian-response-part-3/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/freedom-from-codependency-a-christian-response-part-3/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2019 13:25:23 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/freedom-from-codependency-a-christian-response-part-3-b397ddcce02f68bf21b6b5c1a7a972ce Continuing with the third teaching and interaction with the group on codependency issues. 

]]> Continuing with the third teaching and interaction with the group on codependency issues. 

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 2625 9 full Freedom from Codependency: A Christian Response https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/freedom-from-codependency-a-christian-response-part-2/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/freedom-from-codependency-a-christian-response-part-2/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2019 13:27:57 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/freedom-from-codependency-a-christian-response-part-2-629f7141269404ca014ff2382955e87d Continuing the teaching and interactions on the topic of codependency. Second teaching.

]]> Continuing the teaching and interactions on the topic of codependency. Second teaching.

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 2109 10 full Freedom from Codependency: A Christian Response https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/freedom-from-codependency-a-christian-response-part-1/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/freedom-from-codependency-a-christian-response-part-1/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2019 13:30:03 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/freedom-from-codependency-a-christian-response-part-1-ed790513a82ae670d49c675415b29743 How has the concept of codependency affected your views of love and selfless giving? What does Christian spirituality have to contribute unto recovery from codependent attitudes and behavior? 

]]> How has the concept of codependency affected your views of love and selfless giving? What does Christian spirituality have to contribute unto recovery from codependent attitudes and behavior? 

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 2169 11 full Lessons in Loving: Developing Spiritual Living Skills https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/lessons-in-loving-developing-relationship-skills-part-4/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/lessons-in-loving-developing-relationship-skills-part-4/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2019 13:41:19 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/lessons-in-loving-developing-relationship-skills-part-4-15a2bededcb07a79a6d64f0ed6ad3192 Applying relationship skills to relationship with God.

]]> Applying relationship skills to relationship with God.

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 2644 12 full Lessons in Loving: Developing Interpersonal Relationship Skills https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/lessons-in-loving-developing-relationship-skills-part-3/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/lessons-in-loving-developing-relationship-skills-part-3/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2019 13:43:59 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/lessons-in-loving-developing-relationship-skills-part-3-d5f3ca2a308ffd67ac2d253839b00a5b This teaching focuses primarily on interpersonal communication skills that help us to deepen relationships with others.

]]> This teaching focuses primarily on interpersonal communication skills that help us to deepen relationships with others.

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 2601 13 full Lessons in Loving: Developing Intrapersonal Skills https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/lessons-in-loving-developing-relationship-skills-part-2/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/lessons-in-loving-developing-relationship-skills-part-2/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2019 13:45:50 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/lessons-in-loving-developing-relationship-skills-part-2-62e618dfd301cfb0dc9ad337805aa675 Teaching on intrapersonal skills that help one come to self-knowledge and self-control.

]]> Teaching on intrapersonal skills that help one come to self-knowledge and self-control.

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 2633 14 full Lessons in Loving: Developing Relationship Skills https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/lessons-in-loving-developing-relationship-skills-part-1/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/lessons-in-loving-developing-relationship-skills-part-1/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2019 13:48:44 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/lessons-in-loving-developing-relationship-skills-part-1-e428d7a5303bf3a854354d53ed87a944 A fresh look at human intelligences, with special emphasis on intra- and interpersonal skills.

]]> A fresh look at human intelligences, with special emphasis on intra- and interpersonal skills.

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 2212 15 full Discerning God's Will https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/discerning-gods-will-1555381183/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/discerning-gods-will-1555381183/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2019 21:19:43 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/discerning-gods-will-1555381183-5d1f3bdf4177671de424e7d6a802f0ee Discusses principles for discerning if God has a preference among options when we are seeking to make a decision on a matter of importance.

]]> Discusses principles for discerning if God has a preference among options when we are seeking to make a decision on a matter of importance.

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 1468 16 full A Critical Review of Richard Rohr's Book, "The Universal Christ" https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/a-critical-review-of-richard-rohrs-book-the-universal-christ/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/a-critical-review-of-richard-rohrs-book-the-universal-christ/#comments Tue, 07 May 2019 15:39:02 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/a-critical-review-of-richard-rohrs-book-the-universal-christ-46f5305cdc2ba6132659520ed652d884 An in-depth critique of Rohr's book on Christology, enumerating seven areas of concern.

]]> An in-depth critique of Rohr's book on Christology, enumerating seven areas of concern.

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 1739 19 full What is Spiritual Direction? https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/what-is-spiritual-direction/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/what-is-spiritual-direction/#comments Mon, 20 May 2019 16:15:59 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/what-is-spiritual-direction-9e43161c976acd3bfc7ad89f6a727cff Basic overview of the focus and practice of spiritual direction.

]]> Basic overview of the focus and practice of spiritual direction.

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 664 21 full The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/the-seven-gifts-of-the-holy-spirit-1559576053/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/the-seven-gifts-of-the-holy-spirit-1559576053/#comments Mon, 03 Jun 2019 10:34:13 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/the-seven-gifts-of-the-holy-spirit-1559576053-159abdcb6c5a221ff2c2e349b39f1c75 The 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit are gifts to keep; they transform us into a likeness of Christ. This podcast briefly reviews how these gifts work in our lives.

]]> The 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit are gifts to keep; they transform us into a likeness of Christ. This podcast briefly reviews how these gifts work in our lives.

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 598 23 full Dealing with Distractions in Prayer https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/dealing-with-distractions-in-prayer/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/dealing-with-distractions-in-prayer/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2019 17:22:33 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/dealing-with-distractions-in-prayer-14988816f86f98e4424a4a7d3d7643cb Reviews several effective ways to maintain a prayerful focus when distractions come up during times of prayer.

]]> Reviews several effective ways to maintain a prayerful focus when distractions come up during times of prayer.

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 641 25 full Thoughts on the Human Soul https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/thoughts-on-the-human-soul/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/thoughts-on-the-human-soul/#comments Tue, 02 Jul 2019 19:48:14 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/thoughts-on-the-human-soul-e4957c47aeac20e695ed425cdcd09718 Presents an understanding of the human soul as spiritual and embodied -- the information and intelligence that guides human development from conception to death.

]]> Presents an understanding of the human soul as spiritual and embodied -- the information and intelligence that guides human development from conception to death.

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 697 27 full Theosis: Transformation in Christ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/theosis-transformation-in-christ/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/theosis-transformation-in-christ/#comments Wed, 17 Jul 2019 14:48:57 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/theosis-transformation-in-christ-e9d65b5403e365ae2eecba24b3a1fcb1 Theosis refers to the process by means of which we are enabled to participate in the life of God and so be transformed into a likeness of Christ. This podcast reviews various images and analogies about theosis.

]]> Theosis refers to the process by means of which we are enabled to participate in the life of God and so be transformed into a likeness of Christ. This podcast reviews various images and analogies about theosis.

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 2371 29 full Contemplative Prayer Methods https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/contemplative-prayer-methods/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/contemplative-prayer-methods/#comments Sat, 27 Jul 2019 09:13:17 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/contemplative-prayer-methods-e652dc77dc7ee1f8f096678ba9aa760b Contemplation is resting in God's loving care for us. This presentation reviews several methods of prayer that help us become more open to receiving this spiritual gift.

]]> Contemplation is resting in God's loving care for us. This presentation reviews several methods of prayer that help us become more open to receiving this spiritual gift.

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 908 31 full When Good Things Happen to Bad People https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/when-good-things-happen-to-bad-people/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/when-good-things-happen-to-bad-people/#comments Wed, 14 Aug 2019 17:02:27 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/when-good-things-happen-to-bad-people-cf6d9d9f5beaa00dc0442999e74ec11d The Prospserity Myth holds that good things happen to good people and bad things happen to bad ones, but that isn't always true. This message explores how the resurrection of Jesus sheds light on this troubling topic.

]]> The Prospserity Myth holds that good things happen to good people and bad things happen to bad ones, but that isn't always true. This message explores how the resurrection of Jesus sheds light on this troubling topic.

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 1147 33 full Existence, God and Faith https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/existence-god-and-faith/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/existence-god-and-faith/#comments Wed, 28 Aug 2019 14:10:57 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/existence-god-and-faith-790d76c773429e2304d9b722bc4ddde8 The fact of existence is a good springboard to thinking about God, who needs to self-disclose if we are to know anything about the character of the One-Who-Is. Faith is our entrusting openness to encountering God.

]]> The fact of existence is a good springboard to thinking about God, who needs to self-disclose if we are to know anything about the character of the One-Who-Is. Faith is our entrusting openness to encountering God.

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 1085 35 full The First Great Commandment https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/the-first-great-commandment/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/the-first-great-commandment/#comments Tue, 10 Sep 2019 14:31:55 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/the-first-great-commandment-3c3495154da8d2bd5d08e4df5a439c6e Jesus' first great commandment points to the love of God above all else, and he wouldn't have given it to us unless it was possible to do so.

]]> Jesus' first great commandment points to the love of God above all else, and he wouldn't have given it to us unless it was possible to do so.

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 772 37 full Reincarnation and Christianity https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/reincarnation-and-christianity/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/reincarnation-and-christianity/#comments Wed, 25 Sep 2019 09:58:05 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/reincarnation-and-christianity-e0785b76a7fbbafd6242a22047ca55e8 Examines the teachings of Jesus and the New Testament on the afterlife, rebirth and our ultimate destiny. 

]]> Examines the teachings of Jesus and the New Testament on the afterlife, rebirth and our ultimate destiny. 

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 1099 39 full Impeachment Survival Guide https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/impeachment-survival-guide/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/impeachment-survival-guide/#comments Tue, 08 Oct 2019 20:34:44 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/impeachment-survival-guide-d594459e03ae7f833428df61610af7e5 A pastoral resource on the basics of the impeachment process with guidelines for engaging in healthy discussions about this divisive issue.

]]> A pastoral resource on the basics of the impeachment process with guidelines for engaging in healthy discussions about this divisive issue.

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 1268 41 full Jesus at the Home of Martha and Mary https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/jesus-at-the-home-of-martha-and-mary/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/jesus-at-the-home-of-martha-and-mary/#comments Wed, 23 Oct 2019 19:35:02 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/jesus-at-the-home-of-martha-and-mary-2f8c42a55d06eb54bbc793a435c79f60 What a scene! There's much more going on than a lesson about the active life versus prayerful listening.

]]> What a scene! There's much more going on than a lesson about the active life versus prayerful listening.

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 464 43 full Be Here Now in Love https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/be-here-now-in-love/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/be-here-now-in-love/#comments Tue, 05 Nov 2019 15:58:23 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/be-here-now-in-love-4301733b0d92d62bfd69db105a2ebe9f God is here . . . now . . . loving. To "tune in" to God's loving presence, we need to be in the right place at the right time with the right attitude.

]]> God is here . . . now . . . loving. To "tune in" to God's loving presence, we need to be in the right place at the right time with the right attitude.

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 941 45 full What Does It Mean to be Spiritual But Not Religious?? https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/what-does-it-mean-to-be-spiritual-but-not-religious/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/what-does-it-mean-to-be-spiritual-but-not-religious/#comments Wed, 27 Nov 2019 13:50:44 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/what-does-it-mean-to-be-spiritual-but-not-religious-d79da5d3b7c847bec482196019804443 Increasing numbers of people are seeking spiritual meaning outside of a religious tradition. What are the implications? Consequences?

]]> Increasing numbers of people are seeking spiritual meaning outside of a religious tradition. What are the implications? Consequences?

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 1059 47 full Prophets, Promises and the Coming of the Christ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/prophets-promises-and-the-coming-of-the-christ/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/prophets-promises-and-the-coming-of-the-christ/#comments Wed, 11 Dec 2019 14:57:21 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/prophets-promises-and-the-coming-of-the-christ-1aa5e9d88a94ab3b6bcdaf29c99129ac Jesus didn't show up out of the blue. His coming had been foretold through a series of prophecies extending hundreds of years before his birth.

]]> Jesus didn't show up out of the blue. His coming had been foretold through a series of prophecies extending hundreds of years before his birth.

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 761 49 full Prayer of Jesus, Paul, and the early Christians https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/prayer-of-jesus-paul-and-the-early-christians/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/prayer-of-jesus-paul-and-the-early-christians/#comments Thu, 16 Jan 2020 19:46:43 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/f18175c4-efc1-5607-96ba-d119e470e6c5 What did prayer mean to Jesus, Paul, and the early Christians? What did they teach? And what did they actually do? This message responds to these questions.

]]> What did prayer mean to Jesus, Paul, and the early Christians? What did they teach? And what did they actually do? This message responds to these questions.

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 893 51 full The False Self System https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/the-false-self-system/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/the-false-self-system/#comments Thu, 30 Jan 2020 15:59:13 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/727fa1ce-ff0d-5e61-b390-7531c04fe7b6 Describes how the false self system develops as a response to living in a world of conditional love, and how to begin dis-identifying from its unhealthy attitudes and judgments.

]]> Describes how the false self system develops as a response to living in a world of conditional love, and how to begin dis-identifying from its unhealthy attitudes and judgments.

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 2030 53 full Spiritual peace versus worldly peace https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/spiritual-peace-versus-worldly-peace/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/spiritual-peace-versus-worldly-peace/#comments Tue, 25 Feb 2020 16:55:32 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/79c2d9fd-00a1-5588-b15d-6164a45a6de1 A reflection on the first line of The Serenity Prayer, "God, grant me the serenity," taken from Philip's book, Reflecting on the Serenity Prayer.

]]> A reflection on the first line of The Serenity Prayer, "God, grant me the serenity," taken from Philip's book, Reflecting on the Serenity Prayer.

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 735 55 full Living the Serenity Prayer in Times of Darkness https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/living-the-serenity-prayer-in-times-of-darkness/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/living-the-serenity-prayer-in-times-of-darkness/#comments Fri, 27 Mar 2020 11:47:08 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/eb6a4892-d2db-546c-a62a-1a3d28cf8219 A reflection on the long version of The Serenity Prayer, and how it provides a roadmap for helping us stay centered and peaceful during times of hardship. Background music by https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/

]]> A reflection on the long version of The Serenity Prayer, and how it provides a roadmap for helping us stay centered and peaceful during times of hardship. Background music by https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 1118 57 full Invitation to Wonder https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/invitation-to-wonder/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/invitation-to-wonder/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2020 19:27:36 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/6ad244fa-bb02-5f53-a954-3a112b2c461a A reflection on the experience and meaning of wonder, and how to become more open to this marvelous gift in our lives.

]]> A reflection on the experience and meaning of wonder, and how to become more open to this marvelous gift in our lives.

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 1044 59 full Covid-19 Conspiracy Theories https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/covid-19-conspiracy-theories-1594838946/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/covid-19-conspiracy-theories-1594838946/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2020 13:49:06 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/1123e282-8861-5daf-98a5-82e07f049538 Examines characteristics of conspiracy theories, and a few common ones associated with Covid-19, including 5G influence, myths about masks, the Plandemic video, and a plan involving Bill Gates to inject a tracking device through a vaccine.

]]> Examines characteristics of conspiracy theories, and a few common ones associated with Covid-19, including 5G influence, myths about masks, the Plandemic video, and a plan involving Bill Gates to inject a tracking device through a vaccine.

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 2579 61 full Can Catholics Vote for Pro-choice Politicians https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/can-catholics-vote-for-pro-choice-politicians/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/can-catholics-vote-for-pro-choice-politicians/#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2020 15:54:55 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/ae5694fb-c78b-3ae7-b118-25a1383ca448 Reflects on the teachings of the Catholic bishops concerning abortion, and clarifies occasions when they acknowledge the legitimacy of voting for a pro-choice politician.

]]> Reflects on the teachings of the Catholic bishops concerning abortion, and clarifies occasions when they acknowledge the legitimacy of voting for a pro-choice politician.

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 2497 63 full A Christian Understanding of God and Creation https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/a-christian-understanding-of-god-and-creation/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/a-christian-understanding-of-god-and-creation/#comments Mon, 12 Apr 2021 15:51:22 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/ad370594-4e67-3db1-a6f8-3d8c413e7fd6 What is the relationship between God and creation? This podcast reflects on a Christian understanding of creation as God-speak, and creatures as words of the Word.

]]> What is the relationship between God and creation? This podcast reflects on a Christian understanding of creation as God-speak, and creatures as words of the Word.

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 1047 64 full The Uniqueness of Jesus Christ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/the-uniqueness-of-jesus-christ/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/the-uniqueness-of-jesus-christ/#comments Mon, 14 Aug 2023 14:32:00 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/e6106247-a628-3fc5-b1d3-3af2b2766114 Who do people say Jesus is? This teaching by Dr. St. Romain reviews how early Christian communities grappled with this question and came to greater clarity in their response to various teachings that were rejected by the followers of Jesus. We also reflect on the spiritual significance of professing Jesus as truly human and divine.

]]> Who do people say Jesus is? This teaching by Dr. St. Romain reviews how early Christian communities grappled with this question and came to greater clarity in their response to various teachings that were rejected by the followers of Jesus. We also reflect on the spiritual significance of professing Jesus as truly human and divine.

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 1532 65 full God, Creation, and Spirituality https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/god-creation-and-spirituality/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/god-creation-and-spirituality/#comments Mon, 14 Aug 2023 14:49:59 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/8727d8c1-6a40-35a4-8464-76a136995271 How are God and creation connected? Are humans innately divine? These and other questions will be addressed in this reflection on Christian theism in comparison with pantheism and deism. Implications for spiritual practice will also be emphasized.

]]> How are God and creation connected? Are humans innately divine? These and other questions will be addressed in this reflection on Christian theism in comparison with pantheism and deism. Implications for spiritual practice will also be emphasized.

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 1208 66 full A Christian Critique of Adyashanti’s Book, ”Resurrecting Jesus” https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/a-christian-critique-of-adyashanti-s-book-resurrecting-jesus/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/a-christian-critique-of-adyashanti-s-book-resurrecting-jesus/#comments Tue, 15 Aug 2023 14:24:46 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/4af5fb0e-9ac9-36b0-abba-a478b7942b00 Dr. St. Romain responds to misinformation about Christian teaching promoted by the spiritual teacher known as Adyashanti, especially his assertion that Jesus taught that we are all divine beings as he is.

]]> Dr. St. Romain responds to misinformation about Christian teaching promoted by the spiritual teacher known as Adyashanti, especially his assertion that Jesus taught that we are all divine beings as he is.

]]> Philip St. Romain false No 3137 67 full Christianity and Reincarnation https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/christianity-and-reincarnation/ https://philstromain.podbean.com/e/christianity-and-reincarnation/#comments Wed, 08 May 2024 14:26:40 -0500 philstromain.podbean.com/8a72e20b-9451-374c-b2ed-7d4b172c81ab Was belief in reincarnation widespread in early Christianity? This podcast by Dr. St. Romain responds to this question.

]]> Was belief in reincarnation widespread in early Christianity? This podcast by Dr. St. Romain responds to this question.

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