The Road Home featuring Grammy award winning musician John Michael Talbot; musician, author, monk - Episode 109

Multi-platinum selling Grammy/Dove award winning Contemporary Christian Music pioneer John Michael Talbot joins us today. He was a country rock pioneer with his band Mason Proffit that was on track to be a Supergroup when their hit song was banned from radio stations. Mason Proffit opened up for the Eagles and Aerosmith.  We talk about his childhood growing up playing baseball, getting into to music, drugs, sex and rock n' roll. And we talk about how he was born again and his part in the Jesus Revolution. He studied many different religions including Buddhism, Muslim, and mystical ones. We talk about why he chose Christianity and how he became a monk. -What seperates Jesus from other religious leaders from other religions? -What does it mean to be contemplative? -What is a big problem when Christians form communities? -What does the daily life look like in a monaestic community? -What did John Michael learn from Dorotheus of Gaza that made a huge difference in his life and his community? Part 2 dives deep into the anti-dotes for the Cardinal Sins, a near death experience and how to control your thoughts and pray without ceasing.  Thank you for sharing The Journey of a Christian Podcast with dads you care about! Check out John Michael Talbot's website HERE Join our Free Facebook Group The Journey of a Christian Dad HERE Please rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify and Amazon Podcasts. This will help other dads find the podcast and become better leaders of their family!  Support my wife and check out the Funniest Dad Joke Kid's Book Ever, Nate Saves the World HERE ***What's your plan to talk to your children about Sex? Are you equipped? Do you have confidence to talk to your kids about this topic? Can you empower your kids with wholesome Christian thinking? If you'd like some help, check out The Sex Talk. This is a great course that will help you. Use Discount Code: THEJOURNEY10 to receive 10% off.****