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God In All Things
by Andy Otto
This podcast hopes to find God in all things, mulling over questions about God from an Ignatian perspective, reflecting on scripture, and being attentive to how God permeates the moments of our exciting and mundane life.
Episodes
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The Terrible, No-Good, Very Bad Week
A convergence of unrelated family crises in a single week raises the question of what it means to feel spiritually attacked. Can we assign blame to an external force for the misfortunes of life? There is a way to experience suffering honestly without collapsing into negativity or denial.
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On the Heels of Love
The Spanish verb Ignatius used in the Contemplatio, alcanzar, means not "to attain" but "to catch up to," revealing the exercise as an invitation to close a distance rather than reach a static goal. Because God has already been moving toward humanity in love, prayer becomes the act of running to...
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What Ignatius Actually Meant by Indifference
Ignatian indifference is not apathy or the absence of desire, but a hard-won freedom to hold even our deepest, most genuine desires loosely enough to trust God's invitation in whatever the moment actually brings. Ignatius did not arrive at this teaching through insight alone; it was forged...
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The Body Knows: Ignatian Discernment and Felt Sense
The body is not an obstacle to spiritual knowledge but one of its most reliable channels, a truth independently discovered by Ignatius of Loyola on a sickbed and by psychologist Eugene Gendlin in a Chicago laboratory four hundred years later. Ignatian discernment, far from being an intellectual...
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Under Whose Flag? – An Ignatian Response to Political Power
The Gospel is inherently political—concerned with how human beings live together, how power is exercised, and who bears its cost—but it is not partisan, and the difference between those two things matters enormously. The Ignatian tradition, from Ignatius's own Two Standards meditation through…
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Hope Is Not Optimism
Hope and optimism are not the same thing: optimism is a prediction about outcomes, while hope is an orientation of the spirit that doesn't require a particular future to hold firm. Drawing on Havel, Rahner, Byung-Chul Han, and Ignatian spirituality, this is a reflection on hope as a deliberate...
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The Benevolent Glance: A Spirituality of Seeing
We are made for mutual gaze and this fundamental human need points toward something deeper: a God who gazes upon us with love before we get anything right or wrong. To be truly seen by another, and to truly see them, is not merely a social act but a spiritual one, a tangible making-present of...
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Cherished Belonging: Reimagining Sin as Woundedness
What Christianity has called sin can now be named more precisely as trauma, developmental wounds, and disconnection from our true selves—a shift from moral failure to existential brokenness. Greg Boyle's work at Homeboy Industries, grounded in the conviction that there are no bad people but only...
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The Wisdom of Holy Mess
The universe operates on a rhythm of order and creative disruption, from the primordial soup to scattered toys on a living room floor. God doesn't sterilize our chaos—whether the playful mess of children at creative play or the painful mess of suffering and brokenness—but enters into it…
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Lost in the Cloud of Knowing
We live in an age of instant information where every question can be answered with a quick search, but this efficiency kills the wonder that questions are meant to inspire. The spiritual life requires us to be comfortable with mystery and unknowing, trusting that faith lives not in certainty but…
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The Labyrinth, the Race, and the Spirit of Haste
Hastiness reveals the spirit that treats even sacred practices as achievements to be completed rather than journeys to be trusted. The labyrinth teaches us that God's path is inefficient by the world's standards, winding away from the center just when we think we're getting close, requiring…
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Between Opulence and Simplicity: An Ignatian Pilgrimage
On a recent pilgrimage to Spain visiting Ignatian sites, I wrestled with how ornate decoration and costly adornments often obscure St. Ignatius's radical journey from opulence to simplicity. The sacred exists not in elaborate structures but in the simple, authentic presence that connects us to…
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Political Grief and the False Comfort of Enemies: A Gospel Response to Violence
Charlie Kirk's assassination and the contrasting responses at his memorial service—his widow's radical forgiveness versus calls for political warfare—reveal the collision between authentic Gospel witness and civil religion in American Christianity. Our culture's addiction to immediate…
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What Names Reveal: Defence, War, and the Kingdom
The recent proposal to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War represents more than a simple change in terminology—it reveals a fundamental shift from defensive protection to aggressive warfare as a primary orientation. This linguistic change challenges Christians to examine...
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The Spirituality of the Long View
Christian hope is a steady posture of the heart that joins human longing to God’s greater plan. It endures with patience, recognising that the ultimate promise transcends individual lifetimes.
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The Spiritual Neuroscience of Revenge: Choosing Freedom Over Retaliation
Neuroscience research reveals that revenge activates the same reward circuits in our brains as addictive drugs, keeping us trapped in what Ignatian spirituality calls the "false self." Faith-based practices like prayer and meditation literally rewire the brain for mercy over retaliation, offering…
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Yes, And: How Improv Teaches Radical Acceptance and Love
I recently had a fascinating conversation with Will Dennis, a high school theology teacher and founder of Unscripted Productions, an improv studio dedicated to helping individuals and teams discover their full potential. With a unique background spanning professional theatre, campus ministry, and...
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Can God Get Offended? – Rethinking Divine Emotions
God's emotional responses are not rooted in ego or woundedness like human resentment, despair, or vengeance. Instead, divine emotions such as righteous anger, sadness, concern, disappointment, and the desire for justice flow from unconditional love and seek the wholeness and restoration of all...
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Finding God in the Algorithm: A Non-Dualistic Approach to AI
Western Christianity often approaches artificial intelligence with anxiety rooted in dualistic thinking that separates the spiritual from the material, human from machine. Non-dualistic elements within Christian traditions, particularly Ignatian spirituality, offer a more integrated vision that…
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The First Virtue: St. Ignatius on the Power of Gratitude
Gratitude forms the cornerstone of Ignatian spirituality, establishing the proper relationship between the gift-giver God and humans as recipients rather than takers. This fundamental orientation shapes our entire spiritual life, fostering virtues like humility and generosity whilst providing a...
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Sacred Etymology: Finding God in the Roots of Language
Language holds profound theological meanings that reveal connections between ordinary speech and divine reality. Jesus' teachings demonstrate how everyday words and concepts can bridge the sacred and secular, inviting us to perceive God's presence in common language.
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Finding Hope in Troubled Times
In an era of societal anxiety and political fear, authentic spiritual hope provides an anchor through connection to our inner centre where we meet God. This hope, as modelled by Simeon and Anna, emerges through joy and active compassion, enabling us to remain present to both suffering and...
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Beyond Busy: A Theological Vision of True Leisure
Our culture commodifies time, but moments of genuine rest can become encounters with true reality. Through five theological principles—gift, freedom, contemplation, Sabbath, and anticipation—we discover that leisure isn't about escaping reality but about entering more deeply into it, where we...
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Let Us Go Down - An Advent Meditation
Journey through a modern take on St. Ignatius' meditation on the Incarnation. See our digital world—with its smartphones, climate challenges, and global connections—through divine eyes. This Advent reflection, concluding with an original song, explores how God continues to enter our contemporary...
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Jesus' Approach? Trust Over Control
While institutions often create complex rules to protect "simple" people, Jesus did the opposite: he kept the law simple while honoring human complexity. His radical approach trusted people's capacity for growth and authentic relationship with God, offering core values rather than elaborate...
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Finding God in Life: Between Meaning and Mystery
Prayer is more about relationship with the divine than a means of control, though humans naturally seek to make meaning from random and profound moments alike. Embracing life's mysteries while finding authentic meaning requires moving beyond simple answers to deeper questions of faith and existence.
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The Right to Silence: Preserving Quiet in a Noisy World
Silence, once abundant, has become an endangered resource in our noisy world, impacting our spiritual, mental, and societal well-being. The power of quiet as a spiritual practice and its unequal distribution in society underscore the need to cultivate and protect moments of silence in our daily...
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Wonder with the Word
Introducing a new podcast for children (and the childlike!) to explore the gospels through the power of imagination and curiosity. Each episode features a story about Jesus from the Catholic lectionary, bringing Scripture to life in a way that’s engaging and accessible for young listeners. Learn...
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From Ego to God: Bridging Secular Wisdom and Ignatian Discernment
Human civilization's secular struggle to choose long-term good over immediate gratification aligns with Ignatian spirituality's emphasis on discernment and seeking the greater glory of God.
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In the Beginning, God Welcomed: A Biblical View of Hospitality
Hospitality is a sacred, transformative practice rooted in God's own welcoming nature, echoing from creation to Christ, and inviting us to embody divine welcome in our daily lives.
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From Outcast to Disciple: Bartimaeus' Journey of Faith
Bartimaeus, a blind man, experiences a profound transformation through his encounter with Jesus. His story invites us to reflect on our own moments of spiritual awakening and the courage it takes to follow Christ.
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Binding and Loosing: A Fresh Look at Jesus' Words
"Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained." Was Jesus truly giving permission to retain sins? Was his mission not all about unbinding, forgiving, and setting free?
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The Unapologetic Self: Embracing Authenticity in the Second Half of Life
How do we live authentically and in line with our true selves? We accept, unapologetically, that we are loved by God.
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Finding God in the Gulag: Discovering Freedom in Captivity
Walter Ciszek, a Jesuit priest, endured solitary confinement and harsh conditions in Soviet prisons for 23 years. His trust in God's will and his commitment to living a life of love helped him find hope and inner peace.
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The Fear & Greed Index?
Fear and greed are powerful drivers in our financial lives, but the Gospel calls us to a different way of relating to money and possessions. Ignatian spirituality and Catholic social teaching can inspire us to make choices rooted in love, solidarity, and trust in God's abundance.
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WALL-E is an Easter Story
In a world marked by darkness and despair, this unlikely tale of a lonely robot reminds us of the resilience of life and the transformative power of love.
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Discerning Authentic Reverence
Ignatius says reverence is part of our purpose in God. But is reverence about how you dress in church or your posture in prayer? Yes and no.
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Reimagining Original Sin: A Journey Towards Wholeness
Original Sin isn't just about guilt, but a path to rediscovering our true selves and our relationship with God and all creation.
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Ignatian Resilience: Navigating the Tumult
Ignatius offers tools for us to stay resilient in the storms and uncertainties of life.
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An He Is Named – An Audio Meditation
The scriptures present many names for God, drawing out the many characteristics of an infinite Creator who is both personal and transcendent. The prophet Isaiah offers four specific names for Christ: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. We are given four…
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The Greatest Gifts: An Ignatian Journey Through Advent
What are we going to get God for Christmas? Let's explore the four gifts of Advent, their Ignatian connections, and how they become gifts for God.
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The Spirituality of Generation Alpha: A Look Ahead
What will the faith and spirituality look like for those born between 2010-2025? How can Ignatian spirituality be a bridge for that generation?
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The Traps of Worldly Anxiety 🪤
Explore the five main types of traps that hinder our freedom and block our connection to God. Find freedom through self-awareness.
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The Deep-Down-Things
A recent episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds highlights the compass of our inner movements and emotions, pointing to our true selves.
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Narratives of the Soul: Unearthing Our Desires through Story
Knowing our desires and fears can shape our life's journey. Through archetypal stories like fairy tales, we can begin to name our longings and begin to map out our journey to life in the divine.
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Time Rebels: Ignatian Discernment and Our Future Selves
How can we expand personal discernment into a process that considers how my choices affect generations to come? Being a 'time rebel' expands our view beyond the present, considering how God's project unfolds far beyond me here and now.
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Suffering and God's Loving Accompaniment
What's is God's role in suffering? It might be helpful to see God as a parent who accompanies their child in pain. Written with the assistance of AI (GPT-4).
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Navigating Life with God: More Than a Divine GPS
Ignatian spirituality encourages us to be active partners with God, rather than just blindly following turn-by-turn directions. Written with the assistance of AI (GPT-4).
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An Abundance of Gifts
God gives and gifts abundantly. What can this tell us about the nature of gift giving?
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Redefining Humanity: A Theological Perspective on AI
The rapid progression of AI technology raises theological and philosophical questions about what it means to be human.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast hopes to find God in all things, mulling over questions about God from an Ignatian perspective, reflecting on scripture, and being attentive to how God permeates the moments of our exciting and mundane life.
HOSTED BY
Andy Otto
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This podcast hopes to find God in all things, mulling over questions about God from an Ignatian perspective, reflecting on scripture, and being attentive to how God permeates the moments of our exciting and mundane life.
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