Pilgrimage in the Prepositions

In this conversation we explore Phil's recent experience at Princeton, focusing on the importance of grounding oneself in nature and the significance of understanding one's purpose. We talk about the need for beauty and play in life, especially during challenging times, and the importance of creating spaces for risk-taking and personal growth. We talk about calling through the lens of prepostions: called by, called to, called with, and called away from as a bonus. Some of the people referenced in this episode:Octavia ButlerJohn O'DonohueSt. Francis of AssisiChapters00:00 Exploring Vocation and Nature05:51 The Call: Understanding Our Purpose11:59 Identifying What We Are Called Toward18:00 The Importance of Beauty and Play in Life24:06 The Power of Shared Experiences25:33 Exploring the Concept of Calling26:55 Biblical Figures as Guides28:09 Understanding Ecclesiastes30:49 Life's Meaning Through Mortality31:43 Influential Historical Figures32:58 The Impact of Fiction on Theology36:40 Contemporary Influences in Faith38:54 The Call to Stay and Serve40:11 Finding Beauty in Change