Is Modern Therapy Serving Up Spiritual Malnutrition?

Is Modern Therapy Serving Up Spiritual Malnutrition?

Author: Sam Williamson August 28, 2024 Duration: 20:51
Almost every person I speak with is suffering, or has suffered. And the world has a boatload of answers for our problems. Many of them are fine, helpful even; but many are dangerous and against God. What are we to do? I suggest we keep remembering that all therapy deals with how we humans can flourish, how can we live blessed lives? And that answer to those questions is always about SOUL therapy, understanding the condition of our souls. And even secular thinkers are beginning to see the d...

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.
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I Was Mortified [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:39
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Duration: 14:25
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Duration: 12:51
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Duration: 15:27
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Duration: 14:58
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Duration: 15:57
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Duration: 11:49
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Duration: 14:14
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Duration: 13:50
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Duration: 13:02
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