What is Contemplative Prayer?

In this episode of Remnant Radio, Joshua Lewis and Michael Rowntree will talk to Matthew Esquivel about “contemplative prayer”.  Matthew will explain contemplative prayer as understood by two spiritual heavyweights in church history; Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross. Using scripture and the guidance from Teresa and John, Matthew seeks to distinguish between the New Age views of contemplative prayer and the kind contemplative prayer within the Christain tradition. While tying this ancient practice into the “soaking" emphasis we see in the modern charismatic church. To do this, Matthew references the autobiography of Teresa and her first Spiritual Testimony while bringing in John’s teachings on the subject as they often complement one another. The guys will consider the practices of vocal prayer and silent prayer, looking at the different contemplatives understanding of each, while seeking to understand how we might find some balance between the two categories of prayer.This episode will also discuss different types of "prayer" as taught by Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross. Such as the Prayer of recollection, the prayer of quiet, the prayer of rapture, And the prayer of union. As well as the different types of visions and locutions one may experience in these different types of prayer. Other topics touched on are on the role of visions, hearing God, and having supernatural encounters in one’s journey towards greater union with God.____________________________________________________________________________________Help Support The Channel through a one time gift or a monthly contribution.https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GC2Z86XHHG4X6____________________________________________________________________________________Study Guide:https://theremnantradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Contemplative-prayer.pdfSelected Readings:https://theremnantradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Autobiography-and-Testimony-of-Teresa-of-Avila.pdf____________________________________________________________________________________Encounter Jesus School: Storehouse Churchhttps://www.storehousedallas.com/ejsSubscribe to The Remnant Radio newsletter and receive our FREE introduction to spiritual gifts eBook. Plus, get access to: discounts, news about upcoming shows, courses and conferences - and more. Subscribe now at TheRemnantRadio.com. Support the showABOUT THE REMNANT RADIO: The Remnant Radio exists to equip believers who are hungry for the radical middle of both Word and Spirit. Subscribe for twice-weekly content on theology, church history and the gifts of the Spirit.📧 SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER 📚 COURSES & CONFERENCES 🛒 SHOP MERCH 💝 SUPPORT OUR MINISTRY: • Leave a Tip• Become a Patron• Make a Tax-Deductible Donation  🌐📧 Check Out Our Church PagesJosh's ChurchMiller's ChurchRowntree's Church