November 05, 2019

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

November 05, 2019/ Shekina Community

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!

October 29, 2019

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

October 29, 2019/ Shekina Community

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

October 16, 2019

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

October 16, 2019/ Shekina Community

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

October 08, 2019

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

October 08, 2019/ Shekina Community

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

September 30, 2019

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

September 30, 2019/ Shekina Community

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

September 16, 2019

Episode #48- Lectio Divina on Psalm 131 with Ro

September 16, 2019/ Shekina Community

Hi friends,

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

*Ro and Neil chat about what’s happening in Pai, including long drives, acro jams, and two hundred birds.

* Ro guides a Lectio Divina meditation on Psalm 131.

(If you want to skip to the meditation, it’s at 05:35 but don’t skip the intro because you won’t hear what Neil spotted as his 200th species of bird. The suspense!)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes.

Here’s the episode on Youtube.

Love and love,

~ Rae

September 09, 2019

Episode #47- Lectio Divina on Isaiah 40: 28-31 with Rae

September 09, 2019/ Shekina Community

Hi beautiful ones. I’m on a little road trip, AND regular rhythms are not happening at the garden due to flooding, hence the late podcast episode.

However, here are some things to think about: rivers, seas, smiles, music, carrots, and apples. Also trees.

In the story of the Prodigal Son, the father told the older son, “All that I have has always been yours.” He said this because the older son was having a hard time, feeling like he worked hard and was left out of the party.

Whether or not you feel like that, it is always true for you.

All that I have has always been yours.

The sky, that pool of rainbowy water on the ground (don’t drink it, but you can look at it), the friendly dog who comes to say good morning.

It belongs to our father, so it is ours, when we reach out for it. When we receive love through it. When we treasure what we have, no matter where on earth we are roaming.

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

* Ro offers a ground level insight into the flood, as well as talking about dear friends who are on their way and what’s been going on in Pai.

* I guide a Lectio Divina meditation on Isaiah 40: 28-31.

(If you want to skip to the meditation, it’s at 07:10 but don’t skip the intro! It’s delicious.)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes.

Here’s the episode on Youtube.

I really love you, thank you for listening.

~ Rae

August 27, 2019

Episode #46- Contemplation of Nature with Chinua

August 27, 2019/ Shekina Community

Well, finally!

I’m happy to be getting this podcast episode up.

We’ve had a wild couple of weeks, with three floods overcoming our garden. The last one was the highest and the most disappointing, as some of our superhero Shekina fam had commenced with a LOT of cleaning.

Rainy season is not always like this, but we’re learning about patience and acceptance, I think, through this rainy season.

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

* I talk a little about the flood and our beautiful bhajan night at a chai shop in town. (Indian traditional worship songs- these ones have been compiled and written by friends and Jesus devotees.)

* Chinua guides a contemplation of nature meditation.

(If you want to skip to the meditation, it’s at 09:10 but don’t skip the intro! It’s not a soggy donut.)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes.

Here’s the episode on Youtube.

Stay dry friends.

Love to you all,

~ Rae

August 12, 2019

Episode #45- Lectio Divina on Psalm 42 with Rae

August 12, 2019/ Shekina Community

Hello Dear Ones,

The meditation today comes from Psalm 42, and verse 8 says, “By day the Lord directs his love, at night his song is with me.”

I’m saying that verse to myself today, all day long. It’s so good. To be the ones receiving that directed love.

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

* Ro and I discuss the week, including garden beds, yes, garden beds, helping a teen into his new school year, and planting rice.

* I guide a Lectio Divina meditation on Psalm 42.

(If you want to skip to the meditation, it’s at 07:50 but don’t skip the intro because you’ll miss the the symmetrical lines of rice.)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes.

Here’s the episode on Youtube.

Have a beautiful week friends,

Love to you all,

~ Rae

August 05, 2019

Episode #44- Many Version Lectio Divina on John 8:12 with Ro

August 05, 2019/ Shekina Community

Hello Friends,

It’s so so rainy out! The kind where the ground is soaked and algae is growing on the stones, and you slip and slide and try to keep your balance, but end up looking like you’re doing interpretive dance, just walking down the street.

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

* Ro and I talk about the week (mistakenly calling this episode 45- it’s actually Episode 44) while sitting in a café, including new roof hats at the garden, tiny biting flies, and my trip to Mae Sot, where I visited my friends from The Charis Project, an organization that provides education and support for under-served migrant families. You can check them out here.

* Ro guides a form of Lectio Divina where she reads John 8:12 in a lot of different versions, with a lot of space in between each reading. It’s a great way to truly soak in one verse.

The order of versions she uses are:

New Living Translation

The Message

The Passion Translation

The Voice

English Standard Version

(If you want to skip to the meditation, it’s at 07:17 but don’t skip the intro because you’ll miss the lulling sounds of rain behind our dulcet tones.)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes.

Here’s the episode on Youtube.

Be loved and blessed dear friends!

Love to you all,

~ Rae

July 29, 2019

Episode #43- Narrative meditation on John 4: 1-28 with Naomi

July 29, 2019/ Shekina Community

Hi beautiful ones!

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

* Ro and I have a wee chat about our week. Full disclosure, we recorded the intro three times! First time the mic was off. Second time we had fits of giggles. Third time… here it is.

* Naomi guides a narrative meditation on the story of the woman at the well in John 4. It’s a beautiful journey through the story with creativity and insight, and space in between for meditation and imagination.

(If you want to skip to the meditation, it’s at 07:58 but don’t skip the intro because you don’t want to miss hearing about the natural evolution of grass roofs!)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes.

Here’s the episode on Youtube.

Be loved and blessed dear friends!

Love,

~ Rae

July 21, 2019

Episode #42- Contemplation of Nature with Chinua

July 21, 2019/ Shekina Community

Hi friends,

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

* As usual, Ro and I talk about our week, including a worldwide leukena tree celebration, more singing, and love for contemplation of nature.

* Chinua guides a contemplation of nature meditation. You’ll need an object of nature for this meditation—either something you can hold and look at, or something you can see/feel.

(If you want to skip to the meditation, it’s at 06:54 but don’t skip the intro because you definitely need to hear the kids romping in the background.)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes.

Here’s the episode on Youtube.

I’ve been reading about Emerson, and his play between the life of action, and that free flying internal life of the spirit. Here we are for a purpose, but we still need to connect to the gentle and inspiring words of the Spirit, or we become thirsty and a bit angry, like hedgehogs.

I pray that you find that connection this week. Pour your heart out. The Father inclines his ear to you.

Love to you all,

~ Rae

July 15, 2019

Episode #41- Meditation on Light with Rae

July 15, 2019/ Shekina Community

Hi beautiful ones,

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

* Ro and I talk about the week we’ve just had, including coming home, my new book, singing, and butterflies.

* I guide a lectio divina on Light with a short introductory imagination meditation on moving around in the dark.

I used a collection of verses from different translations:

Psalm 119: 105

Matthew 4:16

John 1:5

John 8: 12

Ephesians 5: 13 and 14

Ro mentioned that she thinks this meditation is an excellent one for people who are new to meditation, so if know anyone like that, or you are new, feel free to share!

(If you want to skip to the meditation, it’s at 08:03 but don’t skip the intro because it’s a bit like a rare butterfly.)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes.

Here’s the episode on Youtube.

This morning I’m thinking of the seemingly endless juggling of life. Tasks, food, clothing, lists, prayers, views, talks, things to do, things to see, things to pay. And in the midst of it all, a call to come away and be at rest. I pray that you find a little circle for yourself today, a place to be at rest, even in your heart while you do the things you need to do.

Love to you all,

~ Rae

July 08, 2019

Episode #40- Imagination Meditation on Jesus healing the centurion's servant, with Neil

July 08, 2019/ Shekina Community

Hi beautiful ones,

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

* Ro and I chat about our week, including a soul care retreat, water buffalo, and food!

* Neil guides an imagination meditation on Matthew 8: 5-13

(If you want to skip to this, it’s at 08:40 but don’t skip the intro because it’s not a skimpy breakfast.)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes.

Here’s the episode on Youtube.

The retreat we just had brought so many emotions to the surface, and I’m reminded of how much we need God’s help in sorting through feelings, so we feel surrounded and embraced rather than lonely in emotion. So this week I pray that you feel the companionship of God in whatever you go through.

Love to you all,

~ Rae

July 01, 2019

Episode #39- Meditation on the Jesus Prayer with Rae

July 01, 2019/ Shekina Community

Hi friends,

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

* Chinua and I chat about our week, including working with wood, music, singing, and a blessing way.

* I (Rae) guide a meditation on the Jesus Prayer

(If you want to skip to this, it’s at 07:26, but don’t skip the intro because you’ll miss Chin’s thoughts on the perfect chord.)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes.

Here’s the episode on Youtube.

This week may you have joy, and I have joy, and all of us have deep, deep joy.

Much love,

~ Rae

June 23, 2019

Episode #38- Contemplation of Nature with Ro

June 23, 2019/ Shekina Community

Hi friends,

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

* Ro and I chat about our week, including an embodiment workshop, immigration adventures, and the beauty of God in the midst of bureaucratic headaches.

* Ro guides a contemplation of nature meditation.

(If you want to skip to this, it’s at 10:55, but don’t skip the intro because you’ll miss some deep theological musings :) )

Here’s the podcast on iTunes.

Here’s the episode on Youtube.

I pray this week that you hear the still small voice of God during the days and the nights.

Much love,

~ Rae

June 17, 2019

Episode #37- Lectio Divina on 1 Kings 19: 11-13 with Naomi

June 17, 2019/ Shekina Community

Hi loves,

I hope you’ve had a beautiful weekend, and if you’re in any space that celebrates Father’s Day this weekend, an excellent Father’s Day. Maybe a day of remembering, or celebrating, or even sifting through the good and bad of your experiences of fatherhood, whatever they are.

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

* Ro and I chat about a busy week, shouting out to my parents, who have been married for forty years, and shouting out to Ro and Neil, who have been married for 13. Ro tells us a bit about their epic road trip over the weekend, and we chat about people on their way, people who are leaving, garden work, and moving house.

*Naomi guides an lectio divina mediation on 1 Kings 19: 11-13, reading from the Voice translation.

(If you want to skip to this, it’s at 09:50, but don’t skip the intro because you’ll miss the gardener and his whipper snipper!)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes.

Here’s the episode on Youtube.

I pray this week that you feel the expansiveness and promise of God’s love for you.

Much love,

~ Rae

June 08, 2019

Episode #36- Lectio Divina on the theme of peace with Ro

June 08, 2019/ Shekina Community

Hi beloveds,

I’m getting the podcast out after a day of unpacking at our new house, as well as a bit of puzzle time with Christy. Good times.

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

*Ro and I chat about the week, including a labyrinth, moving strong people, and singing our hearts out.

*Ro guides a Lectio Divina meditation on the theme of peace.

She reads from Ezekiel 37:26-27, Philippians 4:6-7, John 14:27, Romans 5:1, and Romans 15:13. (If you want to skip to this, it’s at 07:47, but don’t skip the intro because there are night sounds! Night sounds!)

Here’s a shot of the labyrinth Joshua made at Shekina Garden.

Here’s the podcast on iTunes.

Here’s the episode on Youtube.

I pray that this would be a week of many, many tiny beautiful things for you.

Much love,

~ Rae

June 01, 2019

Episode #35- Imagination Meditation on the healing of the man at the pool of Bethesda

June 01, 2019/ Shekina Community

Hi beloveds,

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

*Ro is back! We chat about her travels and what’s been going on around here, including her visit to Nomad’s Land, hobbit houses, moving house, and vision talks.

*Mili guides an imagination meditation on the man beside the pool of Bethesda. (If you want to skip to this, it’s at 08:33, but don’t skip the intro because if you do, you won’t hear the faint background sounds of Chinua playing jazz piano. :D)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes.

Here’s the episode on Youtube.

I pray that you find home in the heart of God this week.

Much love,

~ Rae