Posts Tagged ‘Doubt’
Episode 64 | Chasing Lovely Interview James Prescott – James Talks 1st Birthday Roast
James Talks turns 1 year old this week! And to celebrate, today we have a very special edition – Chloe & Taylor Turner, AKA Chasing Lovely, who were my first guests on James Talks, are interviewing me, James Prescott! And it’s a combination of a total roasting, and some deep discussion on spirituality, creativity, calling…
Read MoreEpisode 44 | Deconstructing Faith with The Deconstructionists
John Williamson and Adam Narloch, AKA The Deconstructionists join me today. John & Adam are two friends with a nerdy passion for discovery, deconstruction, grace, acceptance, authenticity and humble wrestling. They run a hugely successful podcast, ‘The Deconstructionists’ where they discuss this themselves & with guests. Today they share their story, and in the process…
Read MoreEpisode 43 | Alexander Shaia & The Four Stages Of Quadratos
Alexander Shaia joins me today to explore a revolutionary way of reading & understanding the gospels which he calls ‘Quadratos’ – a four fold journey of identity & transformation. We explore how this journey takes us back to Jesus as ‘the’ Christ, and opens us to read the gospels in the ancient & now restored…
Read MoreEpisode 41 | ‘Science’ Mike McHargue on Becoming An Atheist & Rediscovering Jesus Through Science
Mike McHargue, from the ‘Science Mike’ & ‘Liturgists’ podcasts, joins me today and shares his powerful and deeply moving testimony, of how he lost his faith, became an atheist, and then rediscovered the way of Jesus in a whole new way – grounded in reason, science, logic…and wonder. We also talk about the fascinating interconnections…
Read MoreEpisode 39 | Chasing Lovely Return – Creativity, Spirituality & Other Interesting Things (Wolfie Part II)
Chasing Lovely, the musical/creative duo of Chloe & Taylor Turner, return to James Talks today. They were my first ever guests, and appropriately enough, are my first returning guests. Today I catch up with the Taylor sisters, talk about their latest work, seasons of life both in work & creativity, why they are stopping touring…
Read MoreEpisode 34 | Shane Blackshear & Seminary Dropout
Shane Blackshear of the ‘Seminary Dropout’ podcast joins me today, to share his own powerful story of being a seminary dropout, then pastor & planting a church. He shares lessons he’s learned about faith, and what led him to start his ‘Seminary Dropout’ podcast. We talk about what it really means to be a ‘minister’,…
Read MoreEpisode 33 | Pete Rollins on Certainty, Critiquing Faith & Confronting Truth
Today philosopher, poet & theologian Pete Rollins & I discuss the problem of certainty in our spirituality & daily lives, why we need to critique our faith and how important it is to confront the truth of who we are to have true spiritual growth. We discuss Pete’s ‘Atheism For Lent’ project and how it…
Read MoreEpisode 28 | Lorna Kopp On The Links Between Creativity, Vulnerability & Faith
Lorna Kopp (aka Lorna Faith) is my guest today. Lorna, a writer, author & coach, shares her story and we talk about the importance of vulnerability in creating authentic work. We also discuss how her faith has impacted her creative work, and the power of encouragement.
Read MoreIrregular Intentionality: Making Sense Of Our Busy Lives
Blogging has been tough for me for a while. In truth, for nearly a year. Even though I had a break which was meant to help, on reflection I didn’t use that break as effectively as the one I had in 2014.
The recurrence of this issue though, has shown this problem was far deeper.
And I have absolutely no doubt what the real problem is.
It’s an issue with time management. An issue which many of us struggle with, and has become a major issue for me. I’m simply not creating enough space in my life to cultivate the habits, like free-writing, which help me find my voice & inspiration.
And I need to do something about it, or I’m not going to achieve what I’m capable of. Because if we don’t manage our time effectively, we won’t realise our full potential – in any area of life.
Read MoreLetter To Me: Rhiannon Hall
In 2014 I ran a series of guest posts by writer friends, all writing a letter to themselves – either a past self from their present self, or to their present self from their future self.
This inspired my friend Rhiannon Hall, who wrote a letter to herself, and shared it with me. I loved it so much, I got her permission to share it here.
Rhiannon’s is a powerful, moving & courageous letter. So here it is:
Dear 37 Year Old Rhiannon Hall,
First, breathe.
I swear that I remember sitting there starting to reading this… I know you feel that tightness in your chest and you think you are about to cry because you want answers and life seems so complicated and scary. Just do us a favor and breathe for a minute.
Then read on. (And I know you are now fully crying and that’s okay.)
I am proud of you for getting where you are at the moment you are living in. 2015 changed a lot of things for us, didn’t it?
You risked so much to become whole and truly live your authentic life.
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