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Mary’s Song: A Christmas Reading
This Christmas day we are taking a break from our regularly scheduled episodes, but wanted to leave you with a reading of Mary’s Song, The...
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The Revolution in Mary’s Magnificat
As we enter the Advent season, Dan and Rachael reflect upon Mary’s Magnificat with theologian Dr. Chelle Stearns from the Seattle School of Theology &...
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Grief & Gratitude in Partnerships and Parenting
How do we open ourselves up to greater grief – and the potential for greater gratitude – with our spouses, partners, children and closest friends?...
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Grief & Gratitude with Family of Origin
As we prepare to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, Dan and Rachael continue their discussion on the intersection of grief and gratitude, focussing on how to...
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Relationship Between Grief & Gratitude
Dan and Rachael start a new series on grief and gratitude. In this episode, they outline the importance of being open to grieving in order...
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How to Remember a Year
How do we remember a year well, particularly a year that many of us may not want to look back and reflect upon? What is...
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The Heavenly Host
I have mixed emotions about Christmas. I used to go “all out” when our children were young. I would scare our family by shrieking when...
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The Undoing of Advent
Last week, I sat on the floor with a piece of paper torn from my sketchpad and paint bottles scattered around me. I felt drawn...
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