Episode #68- Lectio Divina on Luke 18: 35-43 with Neil

Hello lovely listeners,

At Shekina Garden we are on break for the smoky season, so the podcast will have a special series for the time of our break.

We had the privilege of guiding Christ-centered meditation every day at Shambhala festival in Chiang Dao, and during the next weeks we will be posting a meditation each week, with a shortened, pre-recorded intro. All of these meditations were recorded during the festival as we guided with circles of travelers and festival-goers. I hope you enjoy them! 

Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast:

* A short intro by Rae, highlighting the series for the next weeks. 

* Neil guides a Lectio Divina meditation on Luke 18: 35-43.

(If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 4:30)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

Enjoy! Thanks so much for your listening and support, we are so happy to be back!

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com. We're so thankful for your support, which helps pay the bills for our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you!

Episode #67- Contemplation of Nature with Chinua

Hi, dear ones,

At Shekina Garden we are on break for the smoky season, so the podcast will have a special series for the time of our break.

We had the privilege of guiding Christ-centered meditation every day at Shambhala festival in Chiang Dao, and during the next weeks we will be posting a meditation each week, with a shortened, pre-recorded intro. All of these meditations were recorded during the festival as we guided with circles of travelers and festival-goers. I hope you enjoy them! 

Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast:

* A short intro by Rae, highlighting the series for the next weeks. 

* Chinua guides a Contemplation of Nature meditation. You’ll need an object of nature to examine or consider.

(If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 4:30)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

Enjoy! Thanks so much for your listening and support, we are so happy to be back!

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com. We're so thankful for your support, which helps pay the bills for our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you!

Episode #66- Lectio Divina on Luke 18: 9-14 with Neil

Hello beautiful friends,

At Shekina Garden we are on break for the smoky season, so the podcast will have a special series for the time of our break.

We had the privilege of guiding Christ-centered meditation every day at Shambhala festival in Chiang Dao, and during the next weeks we will be posting a meditation each week, with a shortened, pre-recorded intro. All of these meditations were recorded during the festival as we guided with circles of travelers and festival-goers. I hope you enjoy them! 

Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast:

* A short intro by Rae, highlighting the series for the next weeks. 

* Neil guides a Lectio Divina meditation on Luke 18: 9-14- This one had a little extra ambient festival sound, so don’t be too alarmed. :)

 (If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 4:30)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

Enjoy! Thanks so much for your listening and support, we are so happy to be back!

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com. We're so thankful for your support, which helps pay the bills for our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you!

Episode #65- Lectio Divina on Hebrews 1: 1-4 with Ro

Hello beautiful ones,

At Shekina Garden we are on break for the smoky season, so the podcast will have a special series for the time of our break.

We had the privilege of guiding Christ-centered meditation every day at Shambhala festival in Chiang Dao, and during the next weeks we will be posting a meditation each week, with a shortened, pre-recorded intro. All of these meditations were recorded during the festival as we guided with circles of travelers and festival-goers. I hope you enjoy them! 

Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast:

* A short intro by Rae, highlighting the series for the next weeks. 

* Ro guides a Lectio Divina meditation on Hebrews 1: 1-4. 

 (If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 4:35)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

Enjoy! Thanks so much for your listening and support, we are so happy to be back!

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com. We're so thankful for your support, which helps pay the bills for our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you!

Episode #64- Lectio Divina on Matt 11: 28-30 with Brendan

Hello listeners and meditators,

And we’re back with the podcast! 

At Shekina Garden we are on break for the smoky season, so the podcast will have a special series for the time of our break.

We had the privilege of guiding Christ-centered meditation every day at Shambhala festival in Chiang Dao, and during the next weeks we will be posting a meditation each week, with a shortened, pre-recorded intro. All of these meditations were recorded during the festival as we guided with circles of travelers and festival-goers. I hope you enjoy them! 

Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast:

* A short intro by Rae, highlighting the series for the next weeks. 

* Brendan guides a lectio divina on Matt 11: 28-30. 

 (If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 4:35)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

Enjoy! Thanks so much for your listening and support, we are so happy to be back!

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com. We're so thankful for your support, which helps pay the bills for our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you! And a special thank you this month to our new patron, Jenness. Thank you so much Jenness!

Episode #63- Lectio Divina on Matt 12: 14-21 with Neil

Hi friends,

It’s been a wonderful, full, long day, and I’m happy to be thinking about sleep. Do you have days like that? 

Here’s what’s happening in today’s episode of the podcast:

* Ro and I sit in the garden and talk about the week to background noises of lovely music, the hum of conversation, and for a brief moment- a pack of rather loud motorbikes.

* Neil guides a lectio divina on Matt 12:14-21. This starts at 09:56.

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

You are so loved and cherished and cared for by our Creator!

Much love to you,

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com. We're so thankful for your support, which helps our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you!

Episode #62- Lectio Divina on Hope with Ro

Hi beautiful friends!

Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast:

* Ro and Neil talk about the week, including eco film night, turmeric lattes, and smoky season. 

* Ro guides a lectio divina on hope. She uses a variety of beautiful verses from the Passion Translation. This is such a great meditation.

Here they are:

1 Peter 1:3

Romans 15:13

Romans 5:3-5

Psalm 42:5

Psalm 27:14

(If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 6:48)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

Much love to you all today,

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com and get extra audio each month. We're so thankful for your support, which helps our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you!

Episode #60- Imaginative Lectio Divina on Mark 14: 3-9 with Claire

Hi listeners and meditators! 

What a beautiful thing it is to start a new year. I love it. I’m one of those people who truly enjoys a blank page and a new vision. 

May this year be a year of incredibly close connection with God for you. I know that I am examining my habits and hoping for more prayer, more meditation, more rest, and more awareness of the goodness of God and his love for me.

Here’s what to expect in this episode:

* Ro and I chat about our epic Christmas celebration and the past weeks, including epiphany, not running out of food, and welding. 

* Claire guides an imaginative lectio divina meditation on Mark 14: 3-9. If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 11:10)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

May you find rest and peace as you go through your days. Love to everyone!

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com and get extra audio each month. We're so thankful for your support, which helps our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you!

Episode #59- Lectio Divina on the Lord's Prayer with Scion

Hi friends,

We are ramping up to our Christmas event, keeping our hearts soft and ready for all the beautiful things that may happen through our little efforts. We’re sorting out food, planning an evening of stories and song, decorating the garden, and getting some carols ready! It’s so fun and wild. 

 Here’s what to expect in this episode:

* Ro and I chat about the week, including another art launch from Leaf - this time at our garden in Pai!-, a sweet Sunday lunch, and the result of months of washing and drying turmeric- a golden spiced milk mix!

* Scion guides a lectio divina meditation on the Lord’s prayer, from Matthew 6: 9-13.

(If you want to skip to the meditation, it’s at 08:37.)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on Youtube.

We’ll be on break next week, but see you in the New Year!

I pray for the light of Jesus to be your guide in this beautiful and complex season,

Love,

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com and get extra audio each month. We're so thankful for your support, which helps our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you!

Episode #58- Contemplation of Nature with Ro

Hi friends,

 Here’s what to expect in this episode:

* Ro and I chat about the week, including Leaf’s beautiful art launch, more Christmas prep, and what it takes to be cozy when we spend a lot of our time outside.

* Ro guides a contemplation of nature meditation. Remember to find an object of nature for this meditation! It can be something you can hold in your hand, or something you can see or imagine.

(If you want to skip to the meditation, it’s at 10:20.)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on Youtube.

I pray for peace in your homes during this Advent.

Much love,

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com and get extra audio each month. We're so thankful for your support, which helps our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you!

Episode #57- Imagination Meditation on Matt 5: 1-7 with Claire

Hi beautiful ones,

 Here’s what to expect in this episode:

* Ro and I chat about the week, including talk about Christmas and a Thanksgiving feast.

* Claire guides an imagination meditation on Matthew 5:1-7, reading from the Message version.

(If you want to skip to the meditation, it’s at 08:10.)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on Youtube.

Love and love,

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com and get extra audio each month. We're so thankful for your support, which helps our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you!

Episode #56- Lectio Divina on Psalm 91: 1-7 with Scion

Hi friends,

The weeks are speeding by and the air is getting cool and crisp around here. Yesterday we starting talking about what we will do for Christmas. Whoa! 

 Here’s what to expect in this episode:

* Ro and I chat about the week, including a village visit and intensive work in the food forest!

* Scion guides a Lectio Divina meditation on Psalm 91: 1-7

(Scion spent some time looking into the original words and language of the text, and used a paraphrase that he put together from that. It’s playful and deep.)

(If you want to skip to the meditation, it’s at 07:40.)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on Youtube.

Many blessings to all of you,

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com and get extra audio each month. We're so thankful for your support, which helps our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you!

Episode #55- Contemplation of Nature with Chinua

Hi friends,

These past weeks have been so busy! I’m thankful to be back here. Thanks for your patience as I work out a new schedule for the podcast. :) 

 Here’s what to expect in this episode:

* I talk a little about our week, including hay fever, Crafternoon, and a community lunch of about eighty people.

* Chinua guides a Contemplation of Nature meditation.

(If you want to skip to the meditation, it’s at 07:40.)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on Youtube.

Don’t forget to send us your photos of your meditation moments or circles,

Many blessings to all of you,

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com and get extra audio each month. We're so thankful for your support, which helps our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you!

Podcast will be back next week.

Hi everyone, I’m taking a short break from editing audio files this week.

See you next week with a new podcast episode!

Love and blessings,

Rae

Episode #54- Lectio Divina on Jonah 2: 1-7 with Neil

Hi friends,

 Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast:

* Ro and Josh talk about the past week at Shekina Garden, including the finished garden beds!!

(PS, Josh says in the intro that they took us four years to build… which is true… kinda. We built an entire set of wood veggie beds, then realized we would have to keep replacing them every time they rotted, and built the brick beds we have today! Woot!)

Here’s a picture of the finished beds!

* Neil guides a Lectio Divina on Jonah 2: 1-7

(If you want to skip to the meditation, it’s at 04:30 but don’t skip the intro because it’s not a rotten piece of wood.) 

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on Youtube.

Don’t forget to send us your photos of your meditation moments or circles!

Many blessings to all of you,

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com and get extra audio each month. We're so thankful for your support, which helps our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you!

Episode #53- Imagination Meditation on John 2: 13-22 with Ro

Hi friends,

 Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast:

* Ro and I talk about this past week at Shekina Garden, including a power outage, juggle jam, and devotion circle.

* Ro guides an imagination meditation on John 2: 13-22.

(If you want to skip to the meditation, it’s at 06:40 but don’t skip the intro because you won’t hear Ro’s description of chopping ingredients for salsa!) 

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on Youtube.

Don’t forget to send us your photos of your meditation moments or circles,

Many blessings to all of you,

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com and get extra audio each month. We're so thankful for your support, which helps our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you!

Episode #52- Lectio Divina :: Verses on the Voice of God with Rae

Hi friends,

 Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast:

* Ro and I talk about our week, including a benefit evening, my new book, and the mosquitoes that are biting us.

* I guide a Lectio Divina meditation on the theme of the voice of God.

The verses I used were: 

Job 37: 1-3

Psalm 29: 3-8

Ezekiel 10: 5, 43: 2

1 Kings 19: 11-13

Matthew 3: 17

John 10: 4

Revelation 3: 20

(If you want to skip to the meditation, it’s at 07:13 but don’t skip the intro because you’ll miss all the talk of bats!) 

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on Youtube.

We mentioned my new book in the intro. Here’s a link you can follow to find it. 

Much love,

~ Rae

***

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com and get extra audio each month. We're so thankful for your support, which helps our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you!

Episode #51- Lectio Divina on Luke 6:27-36 with Neil

Hi friends,

 Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast:

* I introduce the podcast with a little of what has been happening this week, including a visit from Leaf and Brendan, crafting together, and kids going to camp.

* Neil guides a Lectio Divina meditation on Luke 6: 27-36 

(If you want to skip to the meditation, it’s at 05:24 but don’t skip the intro because it’s not an old peanut shell.) 

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on Youtube.

I pray that you would find time to sit in the quiet this week. Much love,

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com and get extra audio each month. We're so thankful for your support, which helps our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you!

Episode #50- Lectio Divina on John 1: 29-34 with Neil

Hi friends,

Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast:

* Ro and I chat about the week, including the first community lunch of the season, weird mud, and whittling.

* Neil guides a Lectio Divina meditation on John 1: 29-34. 

(If you want to skip to the meditation, it’s at 08:45 but don’t skip the intro because it contains lightness of spirit.) 

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on Youtube.

You really are lovely, I hope you know it!

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com and get extra audio each month. We're so thankful for your support, which helps our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you!

Episode #49- Lectio Divina on Matthew 6: 25-33 with Laura

Hi friends,

And, we’re back! Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast:

* I share a little about my trip and jet lag in the intro, as well as what we are up to this week.

* Laura guides a Lectio Divina meditation on Matthew 6: 25-33. (In the intro I accidentally say it was recorded at Shekina Garden- it wasn’t, it was recorded at a nearby guesthouse. You can even hear a different bird than usual.)

(If you want to skip to the meditation, it’s at 09:35 but don’t skip the intro because it’s not a withered vine. It’s not!) 

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on Youtube.

Love and love, 

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com and get extra audio each month. We're so thankful for your support, which helps our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you!