Season 2, Episode 1 - Lectio Divina on Lamentations 3: 1-3, 18-24

Hi friends,

Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast!

After a pretty long hiatus, we are starting Season 2 of the podcast, focusing on sustainability and serving by offering episodes that give space for connection with God. 

Not much is changing except that we’ll be doing shorter introductions, with occasional podcast episodes that are just times to catch up on what and how we are doing around here. 

I also have ideas of episodes that are simple readings of scripture or prayers. Let’s see what comes up!

The meditation starts at 03:55, if you’d like to jump right to it. This week it’s a Lectio Divina on Lamentations 3: 1-3, 18-24 with Neil. 

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Here’s the episode on YouTube.

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We are so grateful!

Much love to you all,

Rae

We've been on hiatus, but we're starting again soon with Season 2 of the podcast.

Hi dear friends,

Thanks so much for your patience as the podcast has been on an unannounced hiatus. As some (but not all) of you know, we have spent time recently helping some of our community members (Brendan and Leaf, dear, dear, important, essential community members) transition back to their home country. Even the words home country feel strange. Country of citizenship, we might say.

The move was unexpected, health-related, and very sad. We all did our best to smother the situation in love, and we are grieving, especially since many people who usually help with our community in Pai, long term and short term, cannot come back into Thailand at this time.

Thus, a hiatus in the podcast. And in this time, I have been dreaming up new things, envisioning how to best serve and encourage through this medium.

So, we will be launching Season 2 of the Shekina Meditation Podcast! Look for it soon. :)

See you then,

love,

Rae

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Episode #87- Lectio Divina on Psalm 37: 1-6 with Ro

Hi listeners,

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

* Ro and I chat in the intro about a food relief giveaway, our first community lunch since March, and an anniversary.

* Ro guides a lectio divina meditation on Psalm 37: 1-6. (If you want to skip to the meditation it’s at 09:54.)

Enjoy!

(We had a little bit of an audio issue with some grass cutting in the background. Hopefully, it will just make you feel like you’re right here with us. :) ) 

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

Love,

~ Rae

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Much love to you all.

Episode #86- Meditation on a Psalm of Lament with Rae

Hi friends,

I have been feeling a lot of heaviness of the world and the need for lament. Lament has a certain cadence to it, and in today’s episode of the podcast I guide us through some possible stages of lament as seen in the Psalms. I hope it blesses you today. 

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

* Ro and I give a little intro, including more birthdays and another food relief giveaway.

* Rae guides a lectio divina meditation on Psalm 13. (If you want to skip to the meditation it’s at 10:40.)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

Love,

~ Rae

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Much love to you all. 

Episode #85- Imagination Meditation on Luke 4: 14-21 with Ro

Dear beloveds,

How are you? I was just talking with some of our Shekina Garden fam fam about holding on during trials. Here we are, and God is faithful, God is good and with us. I pray that you can have some moments of feeling that presence while you meditate, and that the feeling continued on in your week.

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

* Ro and I give a little intro, including all the birthdays and banana costumes, fixing up the veggie beds, and scavenger hunts.

* Ro guides an imagination meditation on Luke 4: 14-21. (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.

Love,

~ Rae

Thank you so much for your support through Patreon! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast We are delighted by and thankful for every Patron.

Much love to you all. 

Episode #83 - Meditation on Luke 15: 1-7 with Josh

Dear loved ones,

We’ve had a few busy weeks around here but we are back today with a new podcast episode.

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

* Ro and I give a little intro on our week, including baby floods, first post-COVID trip (3 hours away) and friends visiting.

* Josh guides a meditation on Luke 15: 1-7, all the way from Australia. (If you want to skip to the meditation it’s at 08:40.)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

Much love,

~ Rae

Thank you so much for your support through Patreon! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast We are delighted by and thankful for every Patron.

Love to you all.

Episode #79- Contemplation of Nature with Ro

Hi friends,

Sending love and hope to you today.  

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

* Ro and I give a little intro, finding it hard to remember what happened during the week. When we do, we realize it was a lot, including a visit from dear friends, another grocery packet drop off, and putting a new roof on the sala.

* Ro guides a contemplation of nature meditation. (If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 8:26)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

~ Rae

Thank you so much for your support through Patreon! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast We are delighted by and thankful for every Patron.

Much love to you all.

Episode #77- Imagination meditation on "Who is my neighbor?" with Ro

Hi friends

Today’s meditation is a lovely one and made us all think really deeply. I hope you enjoy.

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

* Ro and I give a little intro, talking about roof building and book editing. 

* Ro guides an imagination on Jesus answering the question, “Who is my neighbor?” from Luke 10: 25-37

 (If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 4:48)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

~ Rae

Over the next few weeks, I’d like to highlight our need for ongoing support through Patreon. Your patronage helps us to keep going in our community, so thank you so much. The link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast We are delighted and thankful for every Patron.

Much love to you all.

Episode #76- Lectio Divina on Matthew 22: 35-40 with Neil

Hi beloved ones,

I am praying for all of you who are having hard conversations about racism and oppression. I am thankful for the ways we as followers of Christ can align with those who have had wrongs committed against them. And I am glad that we can offer guided meditation, which can help to center the heart and mind.

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

* I give a short intro. 

* Neil guides a meditation on Matthew 22: 35-40.

 (If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 4:48)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

~ 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 #75- A Short Lectio Divina on Jeremiah 17: 7-8

Hi, beloved ones,

My heart hurts for the world and for the U.S. right now. There is so much sorrow and pain, erupting from years of injustice. I am thankful for those who are stepping up to speak out against racism and injustice. We should all be using our voices and praying for justice and for peace. 

Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

Ro and I were able to sit together this week after a labyrinth walk meditation and record an intro to the podcast. This labyrinth meditation at the garden since February, and we did it with social distancing and masks. A new reality, same garden, same Spirit, same Creator.

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

* We talk about what’s been going on around here, including the little bits, step by step attitude we’ve been holding. 

* We’re introducing some shorter meditations, and this is the first. Ro guides a Lectio Divina from Jeremiah 17: 7-8, and the whole thing is only about 20 minutes long.

 (If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 7:00)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

~ 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 #74- Lectio Divina on Ephesians 3: 17-19 with Rae

Dear friends,

It’s a hot day here in Pai, and it hasn’t rained in a while, so the air is growing smoky again. We are planning a labyrinth weeding mission on Monday, and I need to plant my basil.  

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

* I give a short intro on life right now, including our adventures to Brasang Village to give away

  food packets. 

* I guide a Lectio Divina meditation on Ephesians 3:17-19 (taken from The Passion Translation.)

 (If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 6:25)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

~ 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 #73- Lectio Divina on James 1: 2-5 with Ro

Dear friends,

I pray that these meditation episodes are helping you as you move through life as it is now. 

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

* I give a short intro, including news about Ro and Neil and Scion and Erika finally getting back into Pai, and a little about our food giveaway tomorrow. 

* Ro guides a Lectio Divina meditation on James 1: 2-5 

 (If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 6:58)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

~ 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 #72- Lectio Divina on 2 John : 1-6 with Neil

Dear friends,

Hang on! Light is coming. Light in your heart, light in the sky. We have a living hope.

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

* I give a short intro with a little of this and a little of that.

* Neil guides a Lectio Divina meditation on 2 John: 1-6 (the whole book is only one chapter!)

 (If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 7:01)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

~ 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 #71- Lectio Divina on Psalm 116: 1-9 with Rae

Dear ones,

I pray that you are well, hanging in there, and finding peace in each day.

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

* A short intro talking about rain, relief packages for people in need in our area, and a little about how to join our Patreon group.

* I (Rae) guide a Lectio Divina meditation on Psalm 116: 1-9.

 (If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 6:17)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

~ 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 #70- Lectio Divina on John 14: 25-27 with Ro

Hi beloved ones around the world,

A lot has changed in the world and I know we are all reeling from the shift. Illness, grief, loss. These things are heavy in the heart. And at the same time, each day brings beauty and love. Gifts from the Father of Lights for each moment. 

We are still on our regular, scheduled break here in Pai, and will slowly begin to figure out what the next months look like for us as we are still scattered around the globe.

We will continue to podcast meditation. I have found Christ-centered meditation to be the best training ground for my heart to find stillness in the midst of the vast unknown. And also to lift me out of the immediate circumstances of my life. I hope it brings you peace as well.

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

* A short intro by Rae, including a little of where we are in the world, and thoughts about meditation.

* Ro guides a Lectio Divina meditation on John 14:25-27. This is the last of the sessions that we recorded at Shambhala festival in Northern Thailand. It is the most authentic experience of guiding meditation at a festival, as a drum circle starts up nearby, partway through. Enjoy! 

 (If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 7:09)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com. Special thanks to D.J. for becoming a patron, and to Beccy and Nick for increasing their pledge! 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 #69- Lectio Divina on verses from Psalm 91 with Rae

Hi 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. 

* Rae guides a Lectio Divina meditation on several verses from Psalm 91.

(If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 5:20)

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 #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!