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Begin Again Podcast

John Chaffee•www.johnchaffee.com
Religion & Spirituality
Begin Again is a podcast devoted to "reconsidering everything." Trained as a pastor, with an Mdiv and ThM, this podcast is devoted to exploring ideas and talking with people about new insights from or about Church History, Developmental Theories, Contemplation, Activism, Spiral Dynamics, the Enneagram, the Christian mystics, and integrating all of them together to say something new. Check out my website for more info, how to sign up for my weekly newsletter and other things for you (such as the Learning from the Mystics newsletter).
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Ep. 40 | You Are Wandering And Its Okay

For those of you "in-between" seasons of life, for those of you "wandering" and not knowing what they are doing, for those of you who are stressed by the pressure of thinking life is meant to be lived going from one success story to another... There is good news for you. Its okay.

Nov 22, 2017•35 min

Ep. 39 | A Cup In The Ocean

This one goes out to anyone trying to figure out who they are. For those tired of impressing other people, for those who feel like slaves to other people's opinions of them, for those who feel incomplete or as though they will never arrive. There is something you need to know...

Nov 07, 2017•38 min

Ep. 36 | The One On Listening

30 min of tips I’ve learned over the years on how to listen to others well. Taken from times spent as a chaplain, being a teacher, and learning to be a decent human being. Take notes and enjoy.

Oct 17, 2017•30 min

Ep. 34 | The Experience Of The Ought

In response to the recent shooting in Las Vegas, which was absolutely horrific and beyond words, here is my attempt to try and move my little corner of the world. Dietrich Bonhoeffer gives us a thought on ethics, and Teresa of Avila closes us out with a poem.

Oct 04, 2017•21 min

Ep. 30 | Henri Nouwen's Sequence To Life

Henri has been an influential person in my life. His writings have spoken to me when theology and academia have not. A man aware of his struggles and sometimes writing from places of loneliness and depression, Henri has helped many of us. Enjoy.

Aug 17, 2017•18 min

Ep. 28 | Four Ways Of Being Imago Dei

One standard view, and then three other angles of looking at this mystery. To be in the "Image of God" is a privilege and a profoundly perplexing promise. Enjoy!

Aug 09, 2017•19 min

Ep. 27 | Thomas Merton And How To Be A Saint

I think the title describes it all. Well, that and the fact I break down how people may have had "Be holy as God is holy" taught to them in an oppressive and shame-inducing manner, then, provide a better way of understanding it.

Jul 12, 2017•21 min

Ep. 25 | What Are We Here To Do?

What are we here to do? I can't answer that for you, specifically. But there may be some helpful guidelines...

Jun 12, 2017•25 min

Ep. 22 | Gregory Of Nyssa And The Burning Bush

So, here is a perfect "ambushed" moment for me. In the midst of doing some reading on the burning bush event in Exodus 3, I found an ancient, but new to me, interpretation of the event... It is an interpretation that bore a lot of fruit for me personally, hopefully it will do the same for you.

May 14, 2017•23 min

Ep. 21 | St. Bonaventure And Swingsets

Last year I was encouraged to check out St. Bonaventure. He is the one responsible for the most famous biography of St. Francis of Assisi and is also responsible for the Franciscan order becoming what it is today. St. Bonaventure, since first reading him about 2 years ago, has become one of my favorite figures in church history. He loved philosophy and theology, but also loved nature and teaching on the importance of justice. Enjoy.

Mar 24, 2017•17 min

Ep. 20 | Hijacking Religion And Luke 18

And we're back. Due to the busy-ness of life, I had to put this on hold. However, we are back! This season of Lent has been a great one as I have purposefully put myself in a place to hear some new and challenging voices. But it's all good, because I have been processing what true religion is. So, give a listen if you want to hear a little bit about immature religion vs authentic faith and how Luke 18 is a fantastic commentary on these two things.

Mar 24, 2017•21 min

Ep. 18 | Jesus, Labels And The Rest Of Us

Just musing on the Sermon on the Mount, an alternative approach to the passage "do not judge," and getting down out of our trees or off of our ladders...

Jan 28, 2017•22 min

Ep. 17 | St. John Of The Cross And Losing (a Kind Of) Faith

You, me, and everyone else on the planet need to get to know St. John of the Cross (16th century). If you are going through a dark time or feel like you are about to lose faith, his poetry and commentary on his own poetry have helped people for centuries. As a Doctor of the church, his writings have been esteemed as good for people everywhere of every time.

Jan 10, 2017•28 min

Ep. 15 - Loving Means Doing

And after another hiatus... We are back. A new job and moving takes time and energy doesn't it? Here is a quick comment on Jesus asking Peter three times in one conversation if Peter loves him from the end of John's Gospel. I was a little under the weather recording this, so grab a mug and sit under a blanket... Because that's what I did.

Nov 29, 2016•23 min

Ep. 14 - My Brother, Steve, And T.F. Torrance

For the first interview in Ambushed history... is an upcoming scholar and theological juggernaut. He also happens to be my brother, Steve Chaffee. Join us as we chat about Torrance, Barth, American Christianity, physical vs spiritual and more!

Sep 19, 2016•43 min
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