Beliefs of the Heart: Reflections

Beliefs of the Heart: Reflections

Author: Sam Williamson Language: English Episodes: 28
Each episode of Beliefs of the Heart: Reflections begins with a reading of Sam Williamson's weekly article, delivered in his own voice. But that's just the starting point. The core of this podcast is found in what follows: Sam's personal reflection on the piece. He shares the story behind the article's creation, the questions that prompted it, or the personal struggles it emerged from. You'll hear selected comments from readers that sparked new thoughts, and sometimes even earlier versions of the writing that were edited out, revealing the journey of an idea. These live, unscripted commentaries add depth and context, transforming a written essay into a conversational exploration of faith. It’s a space where spirituality is examined with honesty, focusing on the heart's role in a lived Christian experience. The gentle, intricate strains of Keith Medley's 27-string guitar piece, "Ancestors," provide a fitting backdrop, inviting a moment of quiet contemplation. For anyone interested in the intersection of daily life and deeper belief, this podcast offers a unique, behind-the-scenes look at one writer's process and the ongoing conversation between text, author, and audience.
Episodes
Counterfeit Spirituality [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:02
The world gives us false answers to our problems. Initially, they sound good and God's answer seem week. But in the long run, the answers of the world are counterfeit spirituality, even when preached from the pulpit. Ada…
Why Can't We Admit the Evil Within? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:38
The world tells us to cling to something inside us for significance; God says there is a better way. Adapted from this article: https://beliefsoftheheart.com/2021/04/07/why-cant-we-admit-hidden-evils/ by Sam Williamson.…
Fearing Go[o]d [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:59
The spiritual necessity of fearing God; and why doesn't our culture like this? Adapted from this article:https://beliefsoftheheart.com/2021/04/21/fearing-good/ by Sam Williamson. And very special thanks to Keith Medley f…
When God Seems Silent [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:08
God is always speaking, and one of the ways he speaks most powerfully is in His silence. Learn to recognize this amazing and comforting voice of deeds. Adapted from this article: https://beliefsoftheheart.com/2021/04/29/…
My First Parachute Jump Ever -- And My Last [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:32
Why do we all long so deeply to be a hero, to be seen, to be noticed? What is the longing beneath the longing? Adapted from this article: https://beliefsoftheheart.com/2021/05/05/my-first-parachute-jump-and-my-last/ by S…
When Science is Politicized [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:39
When we let our biases cloud the science. Adapted from this article: https://beliefsoftheheart.com/2021/05/12/political-popular-science/ by Sam Williamson. Why do we believe what we do? It is always the hard science? Doe…
Hunting Heroes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:02
When Christian heroic counsel created villainy. Adapted from this article: https://beliefsoftheheart.com/2021/05/26/hunting-heroes/ by Sam Williamson, and very special thanks to Keith Medley for his FANTASTIC 27 string g…
Bullied by a Boss [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:39
When a friendship sours, what is God up to? Adapted with reflections from this article: https://beliefsoftheheart.com/2021/05/19/bullied-by-a-boss/, by Sam Williamson, and very special thanks to Keith Medley for his FANT…