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Another Name For Every Thing with Richard Rohr

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  1. 25ParentingOn this episode, Fr. Richard Rohr responds to listeners questions on some of the most pressing themes of his book, The Universal Christ. In conversation with Paul Swanson and Brie Stoner, Richard responds to listener questions on Parenting, for example: How do I give my children the order they need, while knowing that it will quite soon let them down? I want to raise my son in the Christian tradition, however I find that most of the mainstream Christian teachings for children do more harm than good. How can we talk about the Universal Christ with my son in an age-appropriate way?  The transcript for this episode can be found here. Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard's latest book The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe We'd love to hear your thoughts, comments or feedback. To do so, email us at podcasts@cac.org This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you!1 hr 14 min
  2. 26Spiritual PracticeRichard Rohr responds to listener's questions on some of the most pressing themes of his book, The Universal Christ. In conversation with Paul Swanson and Brie Stoner, Richard responds to listener questions on spiritual practice, for example: Any advice for someone like me who wants to be a mediator between complicated people like my father and those who are suffering, in the service of the sort of cosmic reconciliation the CAC seems to be working toward? How can those of us for whom contemplation is already part of our lives expand and deepen it to become closer to the Christ and to let it live more fully in the world? The transcript for this episode can be found here. Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard latest book The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe. We'd love to hear your thoughts, comments or feedback. To do so, email us at podcasts@cac.org This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you!1 hr 4 min
  3. 27Bonus: Richard Rohr & James Finley on Turning to the MysticsIn this bonus episode, Living School Faculty James (Jim) Finley and Kirsten Oates join Richard Rohr and Paul Swanson (Brie sadly wasn't there!) in conversation about the contemplative journey, what it was like to be guided by Thomas Merton, Jim's trauma work, and their new podcast with the CAC, Turning to the Mystics.    The transcript for this episode can be found here. Visit cac.org/podcasts to listen to Another Name for Every Thing or Turning to the Mystics  Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe  We'd love to hear your thoughts, comments or feedback. To do so, email us at podcasts@cac.org This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you!1 hr 10 min
  4. 28Universal Christ Values (Part 1)Richard Rohr, in conversation with Brie Stoner and Paul Swanson, discusses the values inherent to the The Universal Christ and how one might be able to live them out in their day to day life.   The transcript for this episode can be found here. Visit cac.org/podcast to learn about our family of podcasts. We'd love to hear your thoughts, comments or feedback. To do so, email us at podcasts@cac.org Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe  This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you!1 hr 16 min
  5. 29Jesus and The EmpireRichard Rohr, in conversation with Paul Swanson and Brie Stoner, unpack the radicality of the life and ministry of Jesus. The threads of dialogue revolve around the implications of living out your faith within an empire, the cost of living into a prophetic imagination, and healing as an act of resistance.  The transcript for this podcast can be found here. Visit cac.org/podcasts to learn more about our family of podcasts. Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe  We'd love to hear your thoughts, comments or feedback. To do so, email us at podcasts@cac.org This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you!1 hr 14 min
  6. 30The Personal is PoliticalRichard Rohr, in conversation with Brie Stoner and Paul Swanson, delve into the relationship between the personal and the universal through the lens of politics. Seeking to see from a Christ-soaked world perspective the discussion focuses on power, healing divisions, values, and personal and communal agency.  The transcript for this episode can be found here. Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to learn more about our family of podcasts.  Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe  We'd love to hear your thoughts, comments or feedback. To do so, email us at podcasts@cac.org This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you!1 hr 8 min
  7. 31Bonus: Finding Presence in the Midst of a PandemicTypically Another Name for Every Thing is recorded months apart from it's actual release date on the grounds of the Center for Action and Contemplation. In light of the crisis facing our world with the pandemic, COVID-19, we are taking a break from airing Season 3 of Another Name for Every Thing to reflect on the reality around us. On March 20th, most of our production team gathered via Zoom to record this special episode (on Richard's 77th birthday 🥳). Next week, we will continue to air our planned episodes from Season 3. In the mean time, we are looking at ways to revise our production schedule so that we can be with you amidst the disruptions and shifting state of our world. We’d love to hear your thoughts, comments or feedback. To do so, email us at podcasts@cac.org This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you! We'd love to have your thoughts in mind as we think about future seasons, help us out by filling out this survey: anothernameforeverything.com58 min
  8. 32The World, the Flesh, and the DevilRichard Rohr, in conversation with Paul Swanson and Brie Stoner, steps into the quagmire of sin and evil. With a posture of humility and openness, the discussion circulates on the relationship between incarnation, failure, redemption, and systems of power.  The transcript for this episode can be found here. Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to season one of Another Name for Every Thing  Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe  We'd love to hear your thoughts, comments, or feedback. To do so, email us at podcasts@cac.org This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you!1 hr 20 min
  9. 33Bonus: Our Global Initiation | Part OneWe'd love to have your thoughts in mind as we think about future seasons, help us out by filling out this survey: anothernameforeverything.com -- In this bonus episode Richard, Brie, and Paul recorded their conversation remotely from the confines of their own homes during the pandemic COVID-19. This episode is the first of two on how reality is initiating us into a new paradigm. This shared moment in time drew out Richard's reflections on the five essential messages of initiation. The five essential messages of initiation are: 1) Life is hard. 2) You are not that important. 3) Your life is not about you. 4) You are not in control. 5) You are going to die. In the midst of this pandemic we hold you in contemplative solidarity and prayer for safety, rest, and renewal. This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you!1 hr 12 min
  10. 34Environmental Awareness Rooted in Franciscan SpiritualityRichard Rohr, in conversation with Brie Stoner and Paul Swanson, digs into the Franciscan roots that bear fruit for the current climate crisis. Drawing from the context of our planet’s fragility, the discussion forms around the Franciscan relational viewpoint with the bodies (planetary, human, and non-human), the role of lament, and embodying Franciscan values to be agents of healing.  The transcript for this episode can be found here. Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to season one of Another Name for Every Thing  Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe  We'd love to hear your thoughts, comments, or feedback. To do so, email us at podcasts@cac.org This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you!1 hr 16 min
  11. 35Bonus: Our Global Initiation | Part TwoIn this bonus episode Richard, Brie, and Paul recorded their conversation remotely from the confines of their own homes during the pandemic COVID-19. This episode is a follow-up to ‘Our Global Initiation | Part One’ (where the theme focused on the five essential messages of initiation) and furthers those messages with the redemptive hope of each initiation step. The intention was to distill all of the redemptive angles in one episode. Alas, we only got through the first two messages (Richard was on a roll) and we will be back with another episode in the future centering on the final three.   The five redemptive gifts of the initiation messages:  1.   It is true that life is hard, and yet my yoke is easy and my burden is light (Matthew 11:28).   2.   It is true that you are not important, and yet do you not know that your name is written in heaven? (Luke 10:20).   3.   It is true that your life is not about you, and yet I live now not my own life, but the life of Christ who lives in me (Galatians 2:20).  4.  It is true that you are not in control, and yet can any of you, for all of your worrying, add a single moment to your span of life? (Luke 12:26).   5.  It is true that you are going to die, and yet neither death nor life. . . can ever come between us and the love of God (Romans 8:38-39).  In the midst of this pandemic we hold you in contemplative solidarity and prayer for safety, rest, and renewal.  Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to season one of Another Name for Every Thing  Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe  This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you! We'd love to have your thoughts in mind as we think about future seasons, help us out by filling out this survey: anothernameforeverything.com43 min
  12. 36Emotional BuoyancyRichard Rohr, in conversation with Paul Swanson and Brie Stoner, explores how one should relate with emotions and feelings when they arise. Leaning into how contemplation can help cultivate a right relationship with our feelings and the selfhood below the surface, the dialogue focuses on forgiveness, healthy acceptance and detachment, and emotions as messengers.  The transcript for this podcast can be found here. Visit cac.org/podcast to check out the Center for Action and Contemplation's family of podcasts. Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe  This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you!1 hr 17 min
  13. 37Bonus: Our Global Initiation | Part ThreeIn this bonus episode Richard, Brie, and Paul recorded their conversation remotely from the confines of their own homes during the pandemic COVID-19. This episode is the final installment of the three-part series on this pandemic as a global initiation. This episode focuses on the final three redemptive gifts of the initiation process. Join us in conversation as we seek to live out these steps in quarantine, parenthood, practice, and contemplation.  The five redemptive gifts of the initiation messages:  1.   It is true that life is hard, and yet my yoke is easy and my burden is light (Matthew 11:28).   2.  It is true that you are not important, and yet do you not know that your name is written in heaven? (Luke 10:20).   3.  It is true that your life is not about you, and yet I live now not my own life, but the life of Christ who lives in me (Galatians 2:20).  4.  It is true that you are not in control, and yet can any of you, for all of your worrying, add a single moment to your span of life? (Luke 12:26).   5.  It is true that you are going to die, and yet neither death nor life. . . can ever come between us and the love of God (Romans 8:38-39).  In the midst of this pandemic we hold you in contemplative solidarity and prayer for safety, rest, and renewal.  Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to season one of Another Name for Every Thing  Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe  This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you! We'd love to have your thoughts in mind as we think about future seasons, help us out by filling out this survey: anothernameforeverything.com51 min
  14. 38Universal Christ in Deep TimeRichard Rohr, in conversation with Brie Stoner and Paul Swanson, talk about how Christ is present in evolution and relational time. The focus threads through the distinction between deep time and linear time, not clinging to outcomes nor becoming passive to the urgent needs of the world, and practicing resurrection in our own lives.  The transcript for this episode can be found here. For more podcasts from the Center for Action and Contemplation, visit cac.org/podcast  Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe  This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you!1 hr 5 min
  15. 39The Practice of Awe and WonderRichard Rohr, in conversation with Paul Swanson and Brie Stoner, talk about the roles of awe and wonder play in the spiritual journey. This episode circles around the themes of creativity, music, humor, and the joy of mundanity in a Christ-soaked world.  Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to season one of Another Name for Every Thing   Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe  This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you! -- Embark on a spiritual journey through St. Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle with Jim and Mirabai Starr in their online course starting September 9th. To learn more, visit cac.org/interior1 hr 7 min
  16. 40Fruits of the Universal ChristRichard Rohr, in conversation with Brie Stoner and Paul Swanson, look deeply into the ‘and’ between action and contemplation. This final discussion of Season 3 gathers and threads all of the themes of previous episodes together. This episode invites listeners to risk stepping more fully into conscious participation with the Universal Christ in both personal and collective approaches to action and contemplation.  Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to season one of Another Name for Every Thing   Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe  This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you! -- Embark on a spiritual journey through St. Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle with Jim and Mirabai Starr in their online course starting September 9th. To learn more, visit cac.org/interior1 hr 4 min
  17. 41Bonus: The Relationships that Shape UsIn this bonus episode we find Paul Swanson and Brie Stoner in dialogue without Richard Rohr. Recorded in the Fall 2019, Richard had to jettison to a meeting in Santa Fe and encouraged Brie and Paul to record a conversation without him on relationships, work, and parenting within the lens of the Universal Christ. This episode draws from the concrete experiences of Brie and Paul as they seek to live out the values of the Universal Christ within the reality of precocious kids, demanding work, and meaningful committed relationships.  Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to season one of Another Name for Every Thing   Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe  This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you! -- Embark on a spiritual journey through St. Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle with Jim and Mirabai Starr in their online course starting September 9th. To learn more, visit cac.org/interior1 hr 20 min
  18. 42What is the Alternative Orthodoxy?We are back for a fourth season! Richard Rohr is once again joined by Brie Stoner and Paul Swanson to walk together through the depths of conversation, personal stories, and life in the Universal Christ. This season focuses on the 7 themes of the Alternative Orthodoxy. In this introductory episode, Richard unpacks what the Alternative Orthodoxy is, where its roots can be found (spoiler: it’s the Franciscans), and how it creates a trustworthy dynamism for humanity and God.   The transcript for this episode can be found here. Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to the first 3 seasons of Another Name for Every Thing among other podcasts by the Center for Action and Contemplation Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe  For thoughts, suggestions and comments - write us at podcasts@cac.org This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you!1 hr 4 min
  19. 43Methodology | Alternative Orthodoxy (Theme 1)Richard Rohr, in conversation with Paul Swanson and Brie Stoner begin the journey through the 7 Themes of the Alternative Orthodoxy. The first theme of the Alternative Orthodoxy is the methodology that formed the remaining themes:  Scripture, as validated by experience, and experience as validated by Tradition, are good scales for one’s spiritual worldview  This foundational theme is the launchpad to whole of the Alternative Orthodoxy. Join us as we reflect on how we relate to scripture (even during the dry seasons), steadily learning to trust our experiences, listening to the multivocality of the Tradition, and the interplay between all three creates a unified field.  The transcript for this episode can be found here. Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to the first 3 seasons of Another Name for Every Thing   Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe1 hr
  20. 44Foundation | Alternative Orthodoxy (Theme 2)Richard Rohr, in conversation with Brie Stoner and Paul Swanson, continue the journey through the 7 Themes of the Alternative Orthodoxy. The second theme of the Alternative Orthodoxy is foundational for understanding the remaining themes:   If God is Trinity and Jesus is the face of God, then it is a benevolent universe. God is not someone to be afraid of, but is the Ground of Being and on our side.  This second theme lays the groundwork for relating to the shape of God within the Alternative Orthodoxy. Join us as we share personal stories that elucidate this theme, nuance the theological language, and seek understanding in how this fits within an evolutionary perspective.  The transcript for this episode can be found here. Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to the first 3 seasons of Another Name for Every Thing    Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe56 min
  21. 45Frame | Alternative Orthodoxy (Theme 3)Richard Rohr, in conversation with Paul Swanson and Brie Stone, continue the journey through the 7 Themes of the Alternative Orthodoxy. The third theme of the Alternative Orthodoxy reframes our perspective of reality:  For those who see deeply there is only One Reality. By reason of the Incarnation, there is no truthful distinction between sacred and profane.  The heart of this theme is about allowing what seems to be separate to become one; often through deep connective experiences of love and suffering. Join us as we share personal stories that embody this theme, discuss the importance (and often gaudy art) of the sacred heart, the sacramental depth of reality, and live a life of mystical incarnation in the here and now.   The transcript for this episode can be found here. Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to the first 3 seasons of Another Name for Every Thing    Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe1 hr 7 min
  22. 46Ecumenical | Alternative Orthodoxy (Theme 4)Richard Rohr, in conversation with Brie Stoner and Paul Swanson, continue the journey through the 7 Themes of the Alternative Orthodoxy. The fourth theme of the Alternative Orthodoxy opens the door to everyone:   Everything belongs. No one needs to be punished, scapegoated, or excluded. We cannot directly fight or separate ourselves from evil or untruth. Darkness becomes apparent when exposed to the Light.  This tenet has been a hallmark of Richard’s teachings – everything belongs. Join us as we share personal stories that seek to put flesh on the bones of this theme, examine the tendency to scapegoat or exclude others, and seek to understand how this relates to Liberation Theology and prophetic action.  The transcript for this episode can be found here. Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to the first 3 seasons of Another Name for Every Thing    Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe1 hr
  23. 47Transformation | Alternative Orthodoxy (Theme 5)Richard Rohr, in conversation with Paul Swanson and Brie Stoner, continues the journey through the 7 Themes of the Alternative Orthodoxy. The fifth theme of the Alternative Orthodoxy opens the door to everyone:   The “separate self” is the major problem, not the shadow self which only takes deeper forms of disguise.  There is a subtleness to this theme that takes some sussing out. Join us as we share personal stories that exemplify our wrestling with this theme, distinguish between the ‘shadow self’ and the ‘separate self’, look at the ways that shame snakes its way into our lives, and ultimately how the connection to the whole entices personhood.  The transcript for this episode can be found here.  Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to the first 3 seasons of Another Name for Every Thing    Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe1 hr 6 min
  24. 48Process | Alternative Orthodoxy (Theme 6)Richard Rohr, in conversation with Brie Stoner and Paul Swanson, continues the journey through the 7 Themes of the Alternative Orthodoxy. The sixth theme of the Alternative Orthodoxy introduces us to our primary teachers:   The path of descent is the path of transformation. Darkness, failure, relapse, death, and woundedness are our primary teachers, rather than ideas or doctrines.  This theme can be heavy to hold in ourselves and bearing witness to the experience of others. Join us as we share personal stories on the path of descent, appreciate the gifts of vulnerability and forgiveness, hold our mortality with a loving gaze, and work towards detaching from the storylines that dictate or bind our growth.  The transcript for this episode can be found here.  Visit cac.org/podcast to listen to the first 3 seasons of Another Name for Every Thing    Visit universalchrist.org to learn more about the core themes of Richard’s book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe1 hr 7 min
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