A Thoughtful Faith - Mormon / LDS

Co-authors Judith and James McConkie discuss their breakthrough  historical Jesus primer for Mormons;  'Whom Say Ye That I am?: Lessons from the Jesus of Nazareth.  

Direct download: McConkie_JJ_Historical_Jesus.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:38pm NZDT

Thomas McConkie offers a healing meditation.

Direct download: Healing.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:39am NZDT

Mindfulness teacher; author of ‘Navigating Mormon Faith Crisis’; and Founder of the Lower Lights Sangha, Thomas McConkie,  joins Gina to discuss contemplative Mormonism and some of the spiritual practices that are attached to the contemplative traditions.

 Thomas also offers January 2018’s guided meditation on ‘Healing’, and we chat about some of the resources available that support the Mormon contemplative community.

Direct download: TWM_January_Guided_Meditation.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:33am NZDT

With all of the chatter happening in Mormon circles about Prophets, Apostles and Presidents I talk to two people about prophets and prophecy.

In Episode 226, Rev'd Megan Herles-Mooar, an Anglican priest and theologian, talks about Walter Brueggemann's 'The Prophetic Imagination' and the role that prophecy plays in the life of the church.

In Episode 227, Chris Kimball the grandson of the 12th president of the LDS Church, Spencer W. Kimball, talks about what it means to have a Prophet in the family.

Direct download: Chris_Kimball_FINAL.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:28pm NZDT

With all of the chatter happening in Mormon circles about Prophets, Apostles and Presidents I talk to two people about prophets and prophecy. 

Rev'd Megan Herles-Mooar is an Anglican priest and theologian.  We discuss Walter Brueggemann's 'The Prophetic Imagination' and the role that prophecy plays in the life of the church.

Chris Kimball is the grandson of the 12th president of the LDS Church, Spencer W. Kimball.  In this conversation, we talk about what it means to have a Prophet in the family.

Direct download: Megan_prophets_and_prophey_FINAL.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:16pm NZDT

Two former Bishops who have both experienced a faith crisis respond to the question:  'How can LDS leaders behave more sensitively and with more wisdom to those experiencing a faith crisis?'

Direct download: Ganesh_Rich.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:54pm NZDT

The 2018 A Thoughtful Faith Podcast theme is 'Faithful Change.'  Every month we provide a Homily, a meditation on spiritual matters.  For January Gina shares a reflection on Divine Absence.

 

Direct download: Homily_January_Final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:39pm NZDT

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