The Meadow https://themeadow.podbean.com with Bob Arnold & Friends Mon, 02 Apr 2018 19:49:48 +0000 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2015 . All rights reserved. Religion & Spirituality:Christianity 1440 No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/784004/BobArnold.jpg The Meadow https://themeadow.podbean.com 144 144 Where Your Gifts Meet the Suffering of the World Where Your Gifts Meet the Suffering of the World https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/where-your-gifts-meet-the-suffering-of-the-world/ https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/where-your-gifts-meet-the-suffering-of-the-world/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2018 19:49:48 +0000 themeadow.podbean.com/where-your-gifts-meet-the-suffering-of-the-world-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Called To Greatness is right around the corner. This week Bob shares about the effectiveness guide, the enneagram, and getting in touch with your heart. Frederick Buechner once said, "The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world's deep hunger meet." Join us this week and through the month of April to learn about your calling to Greatness!

  Called to Greatness:  Becoming the Person God Created You to Be Wednesdays from 7-9pm - Starting April 4 Hunt Valley Church - The Point 10950 Gilroy Rd. Suite C Hunt Valley, MD 21031    Register Today or visit our website for more details  www.meadow4.org/our-events  www.meadow4.org

 

(4 WEEKS) April 4th  - 11th- 18th -25th from 7-9 PM  COST: $50]]> Called To Greatness is right around the corner. This week Bob shares about the effectiveness guide, the enneagram, and getting in touch with your heart. Frederick Buechner once said, "The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world's deep hunger meet." Join us this week and through the month of April to learn about your calling to Greatness!

  Called to Greatness:  Becoming the Person God Created You to Be Wednesdays from 7-9pm - Starting April 4 Hunt Valley Church - The Point 10950 Gilroy Rd. Suite C
Hunt Valley, MD 21031    Register Today or visit our website for more details  www.meadow4.org/our-events  www.meadow4.org

 

(4 WEEKS) April 4th  - 11th- 18th -25th from 7-9 PM  COST: $50]]> false No 530 32 full Called To Greatness - Your One Wild and Precious Life Called To Greatness - Your One Wild and Precious Life https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/called-to-greatness-your-one-wild-and-precious-life/ https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/called-to-greatness-your-one-wild-and-precious-life/#comments Thu, 29 Mar 2018 21:50:29 +0000 themeadow.podbean.com/called-to-greatness-your-one-wild-and-precious-life-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" - Mary Oliver

Bob and Jeff talk about calling and vocation as the Meadow prepares for Called to Greatness! 

  Called to Greatness:  Becoming the Person God Created You to Be Wednesdays from 7-9pm - Starting April 4 Hunt Valley Church - The Point 10950 Gilroy Rd. Suite C Hunt Valley, MD 21031    Register Today or visit our website for more details  www.meadow4.org/our-events  www.meadow4.org

 

(4 WEEKS) April 4th  - 11th- 18th -25th from 7-9 PM  COST: $50]]> "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" - Mary Oliver

Bob and Jeff talk about calling and vocation as the Meadow prepares for Called to Greatness! 

  Called to Greatness:  Becoming the Person God Created You to Be Wednesdays from 7-9pm - Starting April 4 Hunt Valley Church - The Point 10950 Gilroy Rd. Suite C
Hunt Valley, MD 21031    Register Today or visit our website for more details  www.meadow4.org/our-events  www.meadow4.org

 

(4 WEEKS) April 4th  - 11th- 18th -25th from 7-9 PM  COST: $50]]> false No 937 31 full "Called to Greatness" Introduction "Called to Greatness" Introduction https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/called-to-greatness-introduction/ https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/called-to-greatness-introduction/#comments Wed, 14 Mar 2018 18:40:38 +0000 themeadow.podbean.com/called-to-greatness-introduction-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 10950 Gilroy Rd. Suite C Hunt Valley, MD 21031    Register Today or visit our website for more details  www.meadow4.org/our-events  www.meadow4.org (4 WEEKS) April 4th  - 11th- 18th -25th from 7-9 PM  COST: $50]]>
Most importantly you'll learn how to create time to hear from your heart where God wants you to use your unique giftedness.  It is time for you to step up to all God has called and equipped you to be and do! How long have you been ready to move your life to this deeper level? Join us for this 4 week workshop, Called to Greatness - Becoming the Person God wants me to Be! 

Come take a comprehensive look at your life and explore the greatness that already exists!   Register today and begin this amazing journey with us!   Called to Greatness:  Becoming the Person God Created You to Be Wednesdays from 7-9pm - Starting April 4 Hunt Valley Church - The Point
10950 Gilroy Rd. Suite C
Hunt Valley, MD 21031    Register Today or visit our website for more details  www.meadow4.org/our-events  www.meadow4.org
(4 WEEKS) April 4th  - 11th- 18th -25th from 7-9 PM  COST: $50]]> false No 525 30 full Podcast on the Porch - Christmas Vol 3 Podcast on the Porch - Christmas Vol 3 https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/podcast-on-the-porch-christmas-vol-3/ https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/podcast-on-the-porch-christmas-vol-3/#comments Thu, 21 Dec 2017 21:25:41 +0000 themeadow.podbean.com/podcast-on-the-porch-christmas-vol-3-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 This week we ask the question, “Why would God forgive us?” God wants to restore us and all of creation, and His forgiveness is the bridge to that unity.

]]> This week we ask the question, “Why would God forgive us?” God wants to restore us and all of creation, and His forgiveness is the bridge to that unity.

]]> false No 861 29 full Podcast on the Porch - Christmas Vol 2 Podcast on the Porch - Christmas Vol 2 https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/podcast-on-the-porch-christmas-vol-2/ https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/podcast-on-the-porch-christmas-vol-2/#comments Wed, 13 Dec 2017 15:43:45 +0000 themeadow.podbean.com/podcast-on-the-porch-christmas-vol-2-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 This week Bob and Bev ask the question, "What is humanity that God would love us?" Bob explains how God wanted to create a being that would choose to love Him back, and yet the nature of love is that it is totally free. God loves humanity unconditionally and God desires us to receive and return His love. 

]]> This week Bob and Bev ask the question, "What is humanity that God would love us?" Bob explains how God wanted to create a being that would choose to love Him back, and yet the nature of love is that it is totally free. God loves humanity unconditionally and God desires us to receive and return His love. 

]]> false No 947 28 full Podcast on the Porch - Christmas Vol 1 Podcast on the Porch - Christmas Vol 1 https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/podcast-on-the-porch-christmas-vol-1/ https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/podcast-on-the-porch-christmas-vol-1/#comments Wed, 06 Dec 2017 06:28:56 +0000 themeadow.podbean.com/podcast-on-the-porch-christmas-vol-1-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Bob Arnold is joined by friend and Meadow teacher Bev Gorman as they discuss some of the big questions this holiday season. "Where does God come from?" is one of the greatest theological questions of all time. Ultimately God is beyond our concept of space and time - He is without beginning and without end. We invite you to join us this Christmas season, to let your notion of God expand, and to hold together that while God took on the form of a human being in Jesus, God is also eternal and has existed forever. 

]]> Bob Arnold is joined by friend and Meadow teacher Bev Gorman as they discuss some of the big questions this holiday season. "Where does God come from?" is one of the greatest theological questions of all time. Ultimately God is beyond our concept of space and time - He is without beginning and without end. We invite you to join us this Christmas season, to let your notion of God expand, and to hold together that while God took on the form of a human being in Jesus, God is also eternal and has existed forever. 

]]> false No 518 27 full The Great Sadness - Bob Arnold on Prosperity Theology The Great Sadness - Bob Arnold on Prosperity Theology https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/the-great-sadness-bob-arnold-on-prosperity-theology/ https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/the-great-sadness-bob-arnold-on-prosperity-theology/#comments Wed, 25 Oct 2017 02:38:56 +0000 themeadow.podbean.com/the-great-sadness-bob-arnold-on-prosperity-theology-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Bob concludes our series on the Great Sadness by speaking truth to one of the major contemporary cultural heresies called  "Prosperity Theology."  At it's essence Prosperity Theology promises health, wealth, and wisdom - the idea that you'll have everything you need as you journey towards upward mobility. But the prosperity that the Gospel offers is not financial but spiritual, and often this comes through great suffering. Nowhere in the Gospel does Jesus guarantee financial prosperity. People's notion of God tends to fall apart when they encounter great pain and suffering, due to our distorted notion from the prosperity gospel. Bob illuminates how following Christ is more often a path of descent than ascent, and reminds us that Jesus himself was willing to go there. Will you join him?

 

 

]]> Bob concludes our series on the Great Sadness by speaking truth to one of the major contemporary cultural heresies called  "Prosperity Theology."  At it's essence Prosperity Theology promises health, wealth, and wisdom - the idea that you'll have everything you need as you journey towards upward mobility. But the prosperity that the Gospel offers is not financial but spiritual, and often this comes through great suffering. Nowhere in the Gospel does Jesus guarantee financial prosperity. People's notion of God tends to fall apart when they encounter great pain and suffering, due to our distorted notion from the prosperity gospel. Bob illuminates how following Christ is more often a path of descent than ascent, and reminds us that Jesus himself was willing to go there. Will you join him?

 

 

]]> false No 625 26 full The Great Sadness - Amanda Ferree The Great Sadness - Amanda Ferree https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/the-great-sadness-amanda-ferree/ https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/the-great-sadness-amanda-ferree/#comments Wed, 18 Oct 2017 14:42:44 +0000 themeadow.podbean.com/the-great-sadness-amanda-ferree-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 This week we're joined by our good friend Amanda Ferree (previously Amanda Martin). Amanda's life took an unexpected turn a few years ago when she discovered that her second son Miles had cystic fibrosis. Amanda opens up about how it has affected her faith, marriage, day-to-day life, and more. Amanda's committed involvement to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and her courageous spirit to give Mile's a normal life show how the great sadness can transform us into greater depths and deeper love.

]]> This week we're joined by our good friend Amanda Ferree (previously Amanda Martin). Amanda's life took an unexpected turn a few years ago when she discovered that her second son Miles had cystic fibrosis. Amanda opens up about how it has affected her faith, marriage, day-to-day life, and more. Amanda's committed involvement to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and her courageous spirit to give Mile's a normal life show how the great sadness can transform us into greater depths and deeper love.

]]> false No 1345 25 full The Great Sadness - Sister Robin Stratton The Great Sadness - Sister Robin Stratton https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/the-great-sadness-sister-robin-stratton/ https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/the-great-sadness-sister-robin-stratton/#comments Thu, 12 Oct 2017 15:59:53 +0000 themeadow.podbean.com/the-great-sadness-sister-robin-stratton-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 This week we're joined by Sister Robin Stratton, a dear friend and spiritual guide to many of us in the Meadow community. When Sister Robin was 45 she learned her brother had a very intense form of cancer. She flew to New Mexico and spent his final months with him, physically caring for him and lovingly embracing his end-of-life together. Sister Robin talks of the moments proceeding his passing, "The veil was so thin...part of me had gone with him into the Kingdom of God. And I knew there would never be a moment we would be seperated again." 

 

]]> This week we're joined by Sister Robin Stratton, a dear friend and spiritual guide to many of us in the Meadow community. When Sister Robin was 45 she learned her brother had a very intense form of cancer. She flew to New Mexico and spent his final months with him, physically caring for him and lovingly embracing his end-of-life together. Sister Robin talks of the moments proceeding his passing, "The veil was so thin...part of me had gone with him into the Kingdom of God. And I knew there would never be a moment we would be seperated again." 

 

]]> false No 959 24 full The Great Sadness - Scott Buresh (pt. 3) The Great Sadness - Scott Buresh (pt. 3) https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/the-great-sadness-scott-buresh-pt-3/ https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/the-great-sadness-scott-buresh-pt-3/#comments Wed, 04 Oct 2017 15:40:26 +0000 themeadow.podbean.com/the-great-sadness-scott-buresh-pt-3-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 “My ears had heard of you but now I see you with my eyes” - Job. Scott’s concluding week on the Porch takes us on a journey of his time with the Northumbria Community in England. Scott experienced a healing workshop on grief that opened up new doors for his processing the loss of Peggy. Scott’s story is multifaceted and reminds us that the Great Sadness impacts every aspect of our life: our identity, our job, our family relationships, etc. Scott talks about the hardship and importance of letting go and releasing, reminding us that at some point, one can being to move from mourning to dancing.

]]> “My ears had heard of you but now I see you with my eyes” - Job. Scott’s concluding week on the Porch takes us on a journey of his time with the Northumbria Community in England. Scott experienced a healing workshop on grief that opened up new doors for his processing the loss of Peggy. Scott’s story is multifaceted and reminds us that the Great Sadness impacts every aspect of our life: our identity, our job, our family relationships, etc. Scott talks about the hardship and importance of letting go and releasing, reminding us that at some point, one can being to move from mourning to dancing.

]]> false No 1541 23 full The Great Sadness - Scott Buresh (pt. 2) The Great Sadness - Scott Buresh (pt. 2) https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/the-great-sadness-scott-buresh-pt-2/ https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/the-great-sadness-scott-buresh-pt-2/#comments Tue, 26 Sep 2017 20:34:42 +0000 themeadow.podbean.com/the-great-sadness-scott-buresh-pt-2-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 This week Scott shares about Peggy's passing, and how the grief intensified the following two years after her death. Scott recently took an unexpected pilgrimage along Saint Cuthbert's Way through the Scottish and English country side. He ended up in Northumbria, a Christian community whose Celtic Daily Prayer Scott had been using for some time. Christ has been transforming this season of loss as Scott embraces that through his great pain he is coming to a place of greater intimacy with God.

]]> This week Scott shares about Peggy's passing, and how the grief intensified the following two years after her death. Scott recently took an unexpected pilgrimage along Saint Cuthbert's Way through the Scottish and English country side. He ended up in Northumbria, a Christian community whose Celtic Daily Prayer Scott had been using for some time. Christ has been transforming this season of loss as Scott embraces that through his great pain he is coming to a place of greater intimacy with God.

]]> false No 914 22 full The Great Sadness - Scott Buresh (pt. 1) The Great Sadness - Scott Buresh (pt. 1) https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/the-great-sadness-scott-buresh-pt-1/ https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/the-great-sadness-scott-buresh-pt-1/#comments Thu, 21 Sep 2017 21:46:56 +0000 themeadow.podbean.com/the-great-sadness-scott-buresh-pt-1-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Bob's longtime friend Scott Buresh joins us to share about his wife's journey with cancer. Scott and Peggy were married for nearly 30 years when they discovered she had glioblastoma. Their remaining ten months together were incredibly difficulty, but Peggy's spirit was strong and joyful. This is part 1 of 3.

]]> Bob's longtime friend Scott Buresh joins us to share about his wife's journey with cancer. Scott and Peggy were married for nearly 30 years when they discovered she had glioblastoma. Their remaining ten months together were incredibly difficulty, but Peggy's spirit was strong and joyful. This is part 1 of 3.

]]> false No 960 21 full The Great Sadness - Bob Arnold on life after Marcie's death The Great Sadness - Bob Arnold on life after Marcie's death https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/the-great-sadness-bob-arnold-on-life-after-marcies-death/ https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/the-great-sadness-bob-arnold-on-life-after-marcies-death/#comments Wed, 13 Sep 2017 10:00:58 +0000 themeadow.podbean.com/the-great-sadness-bob-arnold-on-life-after-marcies-death-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Bob shares about how he coped with the pain of losing his beloved daughter Marcie. Bob reminds us that when we are going through great tragedy and sadness to remember 3 main things: God is with you (He is your Father), learn to live in the present moment, and learn to enter into the sadness. Teresa of Avila once said that "all suffering is God's suffering," and that we can find hope in a God who has taken on the likeness of a human and compassionately suffered alongside mankind. 

]]> Bob shares about how he coped with the pain of losing his beloved daughter Marcie. Bob reminds us that when we are going through great tragedy and sadness to remember 3 main things: God is with you (He is your Father), learn to live in the present moment, and learn to enter into the sadness. Teresa of Avila once said that "all suffering is God's suffering," and that we can find hope in a God who has taken on the likeness of a human and compassionately suffered alongside mankind. 

]]> false No 721 20 full The Great Sadness - Jeanne Arnold on life after losing Marcie The Great Sadness - Jeanne Arnold on life after losing Marcie https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/the-great-sadness-jeanne-arnold-on-life-after-losing-marcie/ https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/the-great-sadness-jeanne-arnold-on-life-after-losing-marcie/#comments Tue, 05 Sep 2017 20:54:37 +0000 themeadow.podbean.com/the-great-sadness-jeanne-arnold-on-life-after-losing-marcie-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Pt 2 of 2 - Jeanne Arnold shares about life after losing their beloved daughter Marcie in 2002. Five years after Marcie's death Jeanne still wasn't at peace. She then experienced God's presence telling her to let go of her questions and fears, and to trust that Marcie was at home in heaven.

]]> Pt 2 of 2 - Jeanne Arnold shares about life after losing their beloved daughter Marcie in 2002. Five years after Marcie's death Jeanne still wasn't at peace. She then experienced God's presence telling her to let go of her questions and fears, and to trust that Marcie was at home in heaven.

]]> false No 478 19 full The Great Sadness - Bob Arnold on losing Marcie The Great Sadness - Bob Arnold on losing Marcie https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/the-great-sadness-bob-arnold-on-losing-marcie/ https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/the-great-sadness-bob-arnold-on-losing-marcie/#comments Tue, 29 Aug 2017 18:46:59 +0000 themeadow.podbean.com/the-great-sadness-bob-arnold-on-losing-marcie-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 15 years ago Bob and Jeanne unexpected lost their daughter Marcie, who was 23 at the time. Their lives changed instantly as they entered into the Great Sadness. Bob shares about the night that he received the news that Marcie passed away. It was the hardest night of his entire life - the Great Sadness entered with such finality and confusion. Stay tuned for the following weeks where Bob and Jeanne talk about how they coped with this loss and the hope that they discovered in the midst of suffering.

]]> 15 years ago Bob and Jeanne unexpected lost their daughter Marcie, who was 23 at the time. Their lives changed instantly as they entered into the Great Sadness. Bob shares about the night that he received the news that Marcie passed away. It was the hardest night of his entire life - the Great Sadness entered with such finality and confusion. Stay tuned for the following weeks where Bob and Jeanne talk about how they coped with this loss and the hope that they discovered in the midst of suffering.

]]> false No 432 18 full The Great Sadness - Jeanne Arnold on losing Marcie The Great Sadness - Jeanne Arnold on losing Marcie https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/the-great-sadness-jeanne-arnold-on-losing-marcie/ https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/the-great-sadness-jeanne-arnold-on-losing-marcie/#comments Wed, 23 Aug 2017 13:09:34 +0000 http://themeadow.podbean.com/e/the-great-sadness-jeanne-arnold-on-losing-marcie/ Jeanne Arnold shares about the unexpected and painful death of her and Bob's daughter, Marcie, who passed  away in 2002 while living in South Carolina. Everything about Bob and Jeanne's life changed in an instant when they received that late night phone call with the terrible news. In the midst of such tragedy, friends and family showed up to support Jeanne and Bob and the Arnolds. It's been a long spiritual journey since then as Jeanne's story holds the tension of pain and sorrow with great hope and healing. This is part 1 of Jeanne's story.

]]> Jeanne Arnold shares about the unexpected and painful death of her and Bob's daughter, Marcie, who passed  away in 2002 while living in South Carolina. Everything about Bob and Jeanne's life changed in an instant when they received that late night phone call with the terrible news. In the midst of such tragedy, friends and family showed up to support Jeanne and Bob and the Arnolds. It's been a long spiritual journey since then as Jeanne's story holds the tension of pain and sorrow with great hope and healing. This is part 1 of Jeanne's story.

]]> false No 484 17 full The Great Sadness The Great Sadness https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/the-great-sadness/ https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/the-great-sadness/#comments Tue, 15 Aug 2017 19:46:21 +0000 http://themeadow.podbean.com/e/the-great-sadness/ "The 'Great Sadness' tints our vision with shades of grey and black rather than with bright, vibrant, and life-affirming colors. It sees the world through tinted windows. It is worse than blinding; it distorts the goodness of God." - The Shack by Paul Young

Sooner or later all of us will enter into the Great Sadness. It may come through the death of a loved one, our own illness or the illness of someone close. We may lose a job, get divorced, experience the emptiness of retirement, or maybe the void we feel when all of our children leave home.  The Great Sadness can also come when life isn't what we thought it would be. We've expected life to be lived happily ever after. It was to be one great experience after another but perhaps things just didn't work out that way. In our upcoming podcast series on Grief, we will hear from people who have experienced the depths of pain that accompanies the Great Sadness. Our guests will share their personal stories and how they have coped with their pain and hear how their experiences have changed their relationship with God.

]]> "The 'Great Sadness' tints our vision with shades of grey and black rather than with bright, vibrant, and life-affirming colors. It sees the world through tinted windows. It is worse than blinding; it distorts the goodness of God." - The Shack by Paul Young


Sooner or later all of us will enter into the Great Sadness. It may come through the death of a loved one, our own illness or the illness of someone close. We may lose a job, get divorced, experience the emptiness of retirement, or maybe the void we feel when all of our children leave home. 
The Great Sadness can also come when life isn't what we thought it would be. We've expected life to be lived happily ever after. It was to be one great experience after another but perhaps things just didn't work out that way. In our upcoming podcast series on Grief, we will hear from people who have experienced the depths of pain that accompanies the Great Sadness. Our guests will share their personal stories and how they have coped with their pain and hear how their experiences have changed their relationship with God.

]]> false No 422 16 full The Trinity - Podcast on the Porch The Trinity - Podcast on the Porch https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/the-trinity-podcast-on-the-porch/ https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/the-trinity-podcast-on-the-porch/#comments Wed, 02 Aug 2017 04:03:07 +0000 http://themeadow.podbean.com/e/the-trinity-podcast-on-the-porch/ Bob and Bev discuss the Trinity and how contemplating Rublev's depiction of the Trintiy can deepen your spiritual life.

 

The Trinity is an icon created by Russian painter Andrei Rublev in the 15th century. It is his most famous work and the most famous of all Russian icons, and it is regarded as one of the highest achievements of Russian art. Scholars believe that is it one of only two works of art that can be attributed to Rublev with any sort of certainty.

The Trinity depicts the three angels who visited Abraham at the Oak of Mamre (Genesis 18:1-8), but the painting is full of symbolism and is interpreted as an icon of the Holy Trinity. At the time of Rublev, the Holy Trinity was the embodiment of spiritual unity, peace, harmony, mutual love and humility.

]]> Bob and Bev discuss the Trinity and how contemplating Rublev's depiction of the Trintiy can deepen your spiritual life.

 

The Trinity is an icon created by Russian painter Andrei Rublev in the 15th century. It is his most famous work and the most famous of all Russian icons, and it is regarded as one of the highest achievements of Russian art. Scholars believe that is it one of only two works of art that can be attributed to Rublev with any sort of certainty.

The Trinity depicts the three angels who visited Abraham at the Oak of Mamre (Genesis 18:1-8), but the painting is full of symbolism and is interpreted as an icon of the Holy Trinity. At the time of Rublev, the Holy Trinity was the embodiment of spiritual unity, peace, harmony, mutual love and humility.

]]> false No 806 15 full Christ on the Cross - Podcast on the Porch Christ on the Cross - Podcast on the Porch https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/christ-on-the-cross-podcast-on-the-porch/ https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/christ-on-the-cross-podcast-on-the-porch/#comments Wed, 26 Jul 2017 13:31:59 +0000 http://themeadow.podbean.com/e/christ-on-the-cross-podcast-on-the-porch/ Bob and Bev continue to share about contemplation and images. Bob discusses the importance of Christ on the Cross and how Jesus suffered alongside humanity, not just for the sake of humanity. Bob reminds us that the reason for the Cross was love, not simply sacrifice.

Rembrandt (Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn) (1606 – 1669)

The Christ Rembrandt portrayed here, merely a man nailed to a cross, is a far cry from the glorious, impassive anatomy dictated by tradition. The face, too, is no longer an archetype but individualized. Rembrandt’s research into the expression of human passions, particularly in his etchings, found its perfect expression here.]]> Bob and Bev continue to share about contemplation and images. Bob discusses the importance of Christ on the Cross and how Jesus suffered alongside humanity, not just for the sake of humanity. Bob reminds us that the reason for the Cross was love, not simply sacrifice.

Rembrandt (Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn) (1606 – 1669)

The Christ Rembrandt portrayed here, merely a man nailed to a cross, is a far cry from the glorious, impassive anatomy dictated by tradition. The face, too, is no longer an archetype but individualized. Rembrandt’s research into the expression of human passions, particularly in his etchings, found its perfect expression here.]]> false No 773 14 full Return of the Prodigal - Podcast on the Porch Return of the Prodigal - Podcast on the Porch https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/return-of-the-prodigal-podcast-on-the-porch/ https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/return-of-the-prodigal-podcast-on-the-porch/#comments Wed, 19 Jul 2017 02:29:17 +0000 http://themeadow.podbean.com/e/return-of-the-prodigal-podcast-on-the-porch/ Part of our ongoing series on deepening your faith through the use of images. Bob shares about how Rembrand'ts Return of the Prodigal Son has impacted his prayer life!

The Return of the Prodigal by Rembrandt (1606 - 1669)

The Return of the Prodigal Son is an oil painting by Rembrandt. It is among the Dutch master's final works, likely completed within two years of his death in 1669. It depicts the moment of the prodigal son's return to his father in the Biblical parable. Some have claimed it to be the greatest picture ever painted.

Book Reference: The Return of The Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming by Henri J. M. Nouwen https://goo.gl/42Jwn5

]]> Part of our ongoing series on deepening your faith through the use of images. Bob shares about how Rembrand'ts Return of the Prodigal Son has impacted his prayer life!

The Return of the Prodigal by Rembrandt (1606 - 1669)

The Return of the Prodigal Son is an oil painting by Rembrandt. It is among the Dutch master's final works, likely completed within two years of his death in 1669. It depicts the moment of the prodigal son's return to his father in the Biblical parable. Some have claimed it to be the greatest picture ever painted.

Book Reference: The Return of The Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming by Henri J. M. Nouwen
https://goo.gl/42Jwn5

]]> false No 837 13 full Contemplation and Images (Pt 1) - Podcast on the Porch Contemplation and Images (Pt 1) - Podcast on the Porch https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/contemplation-and-images-pt-1/ https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/contemplation-and-images-pt-1/#comments Wed, 12 Jul 2017 06:00:44 +0000 http://themeadow.podbean.com/e/contemplation-and-images-pt-1/ Bob and Bev talk about the painting of the Return of the Prodigal Son, the image of Jesus on the Cross, and a famous icon of the Holy Trinity as access points for deeping the contemplative life.

 

 

The Trinity by Andrei Rublev (approximately 1370 - 1435)

The Trinity is a painting created by Russian painter Andrei Rublev in the 15th century near the year 1425.  It is his most famous work and the most famous of all Russian icons It is regarded as one of the highest achievements of Russian art. At the time of Rublev, the Holy Trinity, was the embodiment of spiritual unity, peace, harmony, mutual love and humility.

Book Reference: The Divine Dance: The Trinity and Your Transformation by Richard Rohr https://goo.gl/ftKG1b

 

The Return of the Prodigal by Rembrandt (1606 - 1669)

The Return of the Prodigal Son is an oil painting by Rembrandt. It is among the Dutch master's final works, likely completed within two years of his death in 1669. It depicts the moment of the prodigal son's return to his father in the Biblical parable. Some have claimed it to be the greatest picture ever painted.

Book Reference: The Return of The Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming by Henri J. M. Nouwen https://goo.gl/42Jwn5

]]> Bob and Bev talk about the painting of the Return of the Prodigal Son, the image of Jesus on the Cross, and a famous icon of the Holy Trinity as access points for deeping the contemplative life.

 

 

The Trinity by Andrei Rublev (approximately 1370 - 1435)

The Trinity is a painting created by Russian painter Andrei Rublev in the 15th century near the year 1425.  It is his most famous work and the most famous of all Russian icons It is regarded as one of the highest achievements of Russian art. At the time of Rublev, the Holy Trinity, was the embodiment of spiritual unity, peace, harmony, mutual love and humility.

Book Reference: The Divine Dance: The Trinity and Your Transformation by Richard Rohr
https://goo.gl/ftKG1b

 

The Return of the Prodigal by Rembrandt (1606 - 1669)

The Return of the Prodigal Son is an oil painting by Rembrandt. It is among the Dutch master's final works, likely completed within two years of his death in 1669. It depicts the moment of the prodigal son's return to his father in the Biblical parable. Some have claimed it to be the greatest picture ever painted.

Book Reference: The Return of The Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming by Henri J. M. Nouwen
https://goo.gl/42Jwn5

]]> false No 530 12 full Summer Book Suggestion - Podcast on the Porch Summer Book Suggestion - Podcast on the Porch https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/summer-book-suggestion-podcast-on-the-porch/ https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/summer-book-suggestion-podcast-on-the-porch/#comments Wed, 28 Jun 2017 04:09:07 +0000 http://themeadow.podbean.com/e/summer-book-suggestion-podcast-on-the-porch/ Bob, Bev and Jeff review, summarize, and suggest some great books on contemplation and christian spirituality. Below you will find links to purchase from amazon. Pick one up and dig into by the pool this summer!

 

CENTERING PRAYER AND INNER AWAKENING - CYNTHIA BOURGEAULT

https://www.amazon.com/Centering-Prayer-Awakening-Cynthia-Bourgeault/dp/1561012629

 

THE WISDOM JESUS - CYNTHIA BOURGEAULT

https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Jesus-Transforming-Mind-Perspective/dp/1590305809/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=83Z4YJWHH9464G44QX9T

 

PRACTICING THE PRESENCE OF GOD - BROTHER LAWRENCE

https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Presence-God-Brother-Lawrence/dp/0883681056/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1498622836&sr=1-1&keywords=practicing+the+presence+of+god+by+brother+lawrence

 

THE CLOUD OF UNKNOWING - ANONYMOUS

https://www.amazon.com/Cloud-Unknowing-Book-Privy-Counsel/dp/1590306228/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1498622868&sr=1-3&keywords=the+cloud+of+unknowing

 

]]> Bob, Bev and Jeff review, summarize, and suggest some great books on contemplation and christian spirituality. Below you will find links to purchase from amazon. Pick one up and dig into by the pool this summer!

 

CENTERING PRAYER AND INNER AWAKENING - CYNTHIA BOURGEAULT

https://www.amazon.com/Centering-Prayer-Awakening-Cynthia-Bourgeault/dp/1561012629

 

THE WISDOM JESUS - CYNTHIA BOURGEAULT

https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Jesus-Transforming-Mind-Perspective/dp/1590305809/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=83Z4YJWHH9464G44QX9T

 

PRACTICING THE PRESENCE OF GOD - BROTHER LAWRENCE

https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Presence-God-Brother-Lawrence/dp/0883681056/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1498622836&sr=1-1&keywords=practicing+the+presence+of+god+by+brother+lawrence

 

THE CLOUD OF UNKNOWING - ANONYMOUS

https://www.amazon.com/Cloud-Unknowing-Book-Privy-Counsel/dp/1590306228/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1498622868&sr=1-3&keywords=the+cloud+of+unknowing

 

]]> false No 924 Contemplation - Podcast on the Porch Contemplation - Podcast on the Porch https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/contemplation-podcast-on-the-porch/ https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/contemplation-podcast-on-the-porch/#comments Tue, 20 Jun 2017 16:05:00 +0000 http://themeadow.podbean.com/e/contemplation-podcast-on-the-porch/ This week's Podcast on the Porch is an extension of our "Presence" series.  Bob Arnold and Bev Gorman talk about contemplation in the Christian life - what it is and how to do it! 

]]> This week's Podcast on the Porch is an extension of our "Presence" series.  Bob Arnold and Bev Gorman talk about contemplation in the Christian life - what it is and how to do it! 

]]> false No 956 Silence & Presence - Podcast on the Porch Silence & Presence - Podcast on the Porch https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/silence-presence/ https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/silence-presence/#comments Tue, 13 Jun 2017 19:47:42 +0000 http://themeadow.podbean.com/e/silence-presence/ Bob and Bev share about silence and presence in the Christian life - and some of the difficulties that different enneagram types will encounter as they start to enter into silence.

]]> Bob and Bev share about silence and presence in the Christian life - and some of the difficulties that different enneagram types will encounter as they start to enter into silence.

]]> false No 799 Presence - Podcast on the Porch Presence - Podcast on the Porch https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/presence-podcast-on-the-porch/ https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/presence-podcast-on-the-porch/#comments Wed, 07 Jun 2017 15:55:15 +0000 http://themeadow.podbean.com/e/presence-podcast-on-the-porch/ Bob and Bev dialogue about what it means to be present to God.  Part of the Meadow's summer podcast series. Go to www.meadow4.org to learn more about upcoming events, seminars, and retreats. 

]]> Bob and Bev dialogue about what it means to be present to God.  Part of the Meadow's summer podcast series. Go to www.meadow4.org to learn more about upcoming events, seminars, and retreats. 

]]> false No 642 Ginny & Erich Becker @ Called to Greatness Ginny & Erich Becker @ Called to Greatness https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/ginny-erich-becker-called-to-greatness/ https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/ginny-erich-becker-called-to-greatness/#comments Mon, 10 Apr 2017 22:35:33 +0000 http://themeadow.podbean.com/e/ginny-erich-becker-called-to-greatness/ We were so blessed to be joined by Ginny and Erich Becker during our Called to Greatness Series. They shared about how God is working in their lives to bring healing to couples and families. Go to www.meadow4.org to sign up for our upcoming events.

]]> We were so blessed to be joined by Ginny and Erich Becker during our Called to Greatness Series. They shared about how God is working in their lives to bring healing to couples and families. Go to www.meadow4.org to sign up for our upcoming events.

]]> false No 860 Silence & Prayer Silence & Prayer https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/silence-prayer/ https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/silence-prayer/#comments Mon, 10 Apr 2017 22:35:24 +0000 http://themeadow.podbean.com/e/silence-prayer/ Bob Arnold talking about the silence and prayer. Go to http://meadow4.org/our-events/prayer/ to sign up for our prayer retreat on April 22nd @ Bon Secours in Marriottsville MD. 

]]> Bob Arnold talking about the silence and prayer. Go to http://meadow4.org/our-events/prayer/ to sign up for our prayer retreat on April 22nd @ Bon Secours in Marriottsville MD. 

]]> false No 749 Power of Prayer Power of Prayer https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/power-of-prayer-1491401583/ https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/power-of-prayer-1491401583/#comments Wed, 05 Apr 2017 14:13:03 +0000 http://themeadow.podbean.com/e/power-of-prayer-1491401583/ Bob Arnold talking about the power of prayer. Go to http://meadow4.org/our-events/prayer/ to sign up for our prayer retreat on April 22nd @ Bon Secours in Marriottsville MD. 

]]> Bob Arnold talking about the power of prayer. Go to http://meadow4.org/our-events/prayer/ to sign up for our prayer retreat on April 22nd @ Bon Secours in Marriottsville MD. 

]]> false No 624 Praying the Psalms Praying the Psalms https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/praying-with-the-psalms/ https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/praying-with-the-psalms/#comments Wed, 29 Mar 2017 14:18:10 +0000 http://themeadow.podbean.com/e/praying-with-the-psalms/ Bob Arnold talks about praying the Psalms and the role of the Psalms in his prayer life. Join us April 22nd @ Bon Secour for our Prayer Retreat to learn more. Sign up @ http://meadow4.org/our-events/prayer/

]]> Bob Arnold talks about praying the Psalms and the role of the Psalms in his prayer life. Join us April 22nd @ Bon Secour for our Prayer Retreat to learn more. Sign up @ http://meadow4.org/our-events/prayer/

]]> false No 546 Called to Greatness w/ Dick Holden Called to Greatness w/ Dick Holden https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/called-to-greatness-w-dick-holden/ https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/called-to-greatness-w-dick-holden/#comments Thu, 09 Mar 2017 03:49:14 +0000 http://themeadow.podbean.com/e/called-to-greatness-w-dick-holden/ Dick joined us for our "Called to Greatness" series and shared a beautiful message about how God is calling ordinary people to live extraordinary lives that make a difference in our world.

]]> Dick joined us for our "Called to Greatness" series and shared a beautiful message about how God is calling ordinary people to live extraordinary lives that make a difference in our world.

]]> false No 267 Bev Gorman - What is the Enneagram! Bev Gorman - What is the Enneagram! https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/bev-gorman-what-is-the-enneagram/ https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/bev-gorman-what-is-the-enneagram/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2015 19:06:22 +0000 http://themeadow.podbean.com/e/bev-gorman-what-is-the-enneagram/ www.meadow4.org/our-events]]> www.meadow4.org/our-events]]> false No 1116 An Interview with Jim Gorman - Friend of The Meadow An Interview with Jim Gorman - Friend of The Meadow https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-jim-gorman-friend-of-the-meadow/ https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-jim-gorman-friend-of-the-meadow/#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2015 17:10:26 +0000 http://themeadow.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-jim-gorman-friend-of-the-meadow/ The Meadow was privileged to sit down and talk with Jim Gorman.  Jim is a long time friend of the Arnolds and a member of The Meadow's Spiritual Development Forum.  Stand encouraged as you listen to this inspirational journey.  As Jim said, "one filled with sadness and great joy!" For more information about The Meadow visit our website: www.meadow4.org

]]> The Meadow was privileged to sit down and talk with Jim Gorman.  Jim is a long time friend of the Arnolds and a member of The Meadow's Spiritual Development Forum.  Stand encouraged as you listen to this inspirational journey.  As Jim said, "one filled with sadness and great joy!" For more information about The Meadow visit our website: www.meadow4.org

]]> false No 1282 What is The Meadow Ministry? What is The Meadow Ministry? https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/what-is-the-meadow-ministry/ https://themeadow.podbean.com/e/what-is-the-meadow-ministry/#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2015 02:23:35 +0000 http://themeadow.podbean.com/e/what-is-the-meadow-ministry/ Welcome to The Meadow's first podcast.  Bob is sharing a little bit about where and how the ministry of The Meadow began as well as his own personal beginnings in ministry.  He also highlights the topic of contemplation, an important part of The Meadow's Spiritual Development Forum.

For more information about The Meadow visit us at www.meadow4.org

]]> Welcome to The Meadow's first podcast.  Bob is sharing a little bit about where and how the ministry of The Meadow began as well as his own personal beginnings in ministry.  He also highlights the topic of contemplation, an important part of The Meadow's Spiritual Development Forum.

For more information about The Meadow visit us at www.meadow4.org

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