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Lectionary Living

by Barbara Laymon

Exploring the Sunday scripture readings of the Revised Common Lectionary from a family systems view; Centering daily life around the Sunday readings through questions for reflection; Becoming more oneself and more connected with others. Dr. Barbara Laymon, author and host, is a family counselor in clinical practice. She has published a religious novella with Augsburg Books.

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Episodes

  1. All God's Creatures Die

    Managing the fear of dying is an option

  2. A Bigger View

    Perspective changes everything

  3. Persistence

    Wondering how life works brings amazing non-answers

  4. Keep Us Ever Mindful

    Awareness of the needs of others is part of growing up.

  5. Togetherness

    Too little, too much, or just right, it's always there

  6. If I perish, I perish

    Sometimes it's enough to know one is doing one's best

  7. Happy

    How comparisons get in the way

  8. It Don't Come Easy

    Life and Peace, that is.

  9. Healing and So Much More

    Motivation matters

  10. Autonomy and Focus

    It's up to you - no one else can take your self away

  11. Energy

    Good intentions become realities when a person focuses on goals

  12. An Understanding Mind

    The great prayers are the humble prayers

  13. Opportunities

    Time-limited chances to find the eternal in the mundane

  14. Growing Up

    Calming down comes first

  15. Derailed

    The inner impact of losing contact with others

  16. What you don't know

    Gaps in the family story keep everyone stuck

  17. A Tad of Emotional Maturity

    Now more than ever, every bit helps

  18. How the Mighty Fall

    The advantages of fear and trembling

  19. Triangles

    Seeing how a group is wired can make a difference

  20. Letting Go

    Practical realities make a difference

  21. Self-Rule

    You too can be a king or queen every day - over yourself

  22. Contemplating a squished cicada

    The fear of death gets in the way of living

  23. Not a Pretty Picture (5/23)

    Managing oneself can take all day!

  24. Ordinary Life (5/16)

    Bringing daily opportunities to know one another better!

  25. 5/11 Laying it down

    On having a self to sacrifice

  26. Challenging Times (5/2)

    Moving from reactive to realistic

  27. Catching On

    It takes time to calm down and see

  28. Authors All

    How does your life story reflect what you believe?

  29. Easter

    If it sounds like a duck and it questions like a duck...

  30. Palm Sunday Crowds

    Group pressure is part of life - how one responds is what matters

  31. The Backstory

  32. Small Steps

    On avoiding helplessness

  33. Lessons on Being Human

    Jesus offers an Anger Management Workshop (RCL 3/7/21)

  34. Today's Gift

    Time for Amendment of Life

  35. Repent (2/21)

    As needed

  36. Limping Along?

    Getting clear with yourself can help

  37. Mother-in-Law (2/7)

    Being needed makes a difference

  38. The Real Thing (1/31)

    Authenticity is in short supply

  39. Right now (1/24)

    No time like the present to start being who you want to be

  40. Avoiding Deceit (1/17)

    AKA telling the truth

  41. Epiphanies Happen (1/10)

    The problem is noticing when they do.

  42. Tension (1/3)

    The pressure to move from confusion to clarity can be a good thing

  43. Freedom

    Trying to please others can get in the way

  44. Being human

    Mary leads the way

  45. Scripture and Self (12/13)

    Looking for meaning? You won't be the first to find it in the Bible!

  46. Moving On (12/6)

    Visualizing a way out begins with having an intention in mind

  47. Trying times

    Facing tribulation with maturity beas the alternative

  48. Surprise!

    The great good news about relationship processes

  49. Talents

    A 21st century reminder that much work lies ahead, both individually and co-operatively

  50. Wisdom

    How wise girls have more fun

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Exploring the Sunday scripture readings of the Revised Common Lectionary from a family systems view; Centering daily life around the Sunday readings through questions for reflection; Becoming more oneself and more connected with others. Dr. Barbara Laymon, author and host, is a family counselor in clinical practice. She has published a religious novella with Augsburg Books.

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