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Cowboy Jesus 32: Ambition Part 3

Steve continues the conversation about Ambition. He talks about ambition as it relates to meaning in life. When we fulfill our ambitions we find meaning. Ambition is a sacred expression of why God sent us into the planet. Additionally Steve explores the New Testament's view of ambition as well as ambition during COVID-19. 

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Cowboy Jesus 31: Kelsey Poos-Benson - Ambition Part 2

Steve takes another week to talk about ambition in an interview with his daughter Kelsey. They talk about her ambition that led her on a trek through Nepal and to work in a COVID unit at St. Anthony's hospital. 

(Ok, I'm proud of her, but she fuels my own sense of ambition.)

Cowboy Jesus 30: Ambition Part 1

In this episode Steve explores ambition. He talks about the negative as well as the positive aspects of healthy ambition. What's your ambition? Join us and let's talk together. 

 

 

 

Cowboy Jesus 29: The Arc of Your Life

Steve shares his insights about the arc of our life and what do we do when the arc of our life has been interrupted. The COVID-19 virus has interrupted the arc of our life. How do we respond when the unforeseen comes barreling into our lives. 

Cowboy Jesus 28: We're Not Wired to be This Way

Steve explores how the Coronavirus is challenging our need to be together. We're wired to be together in community. The virus is pushing us apart. Steve believes we need to find ways to connect and not to take community for granted. Join us and share your thoughts. 

Cowboy Jesus 27: The Holy, "No!"

What do you do when every door is closing around you? You've knocked on a thousands doors and nothing is opening for you? Steve shares his thoughts about how to hear God's, "Yes!" by learning how to respond to God's, "No."

Cowboy Jesus 26: Dr. Mark Foster - Spiritual Liberation

Steve interviews Dr. Mark Foster. Mark was born and raised in the Mormon church. He spent several of his adult years raising his family in the faith. Mark comes to a crises where he puts everything at risk and takes a spiritual leap of faith. His story is one of spiritual liberation. 

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Cowboy Jesus 25: Kathy Brown - Surviving Spiritual Abuse Part 3

Surviving Spiritual Abuse Part 3, Steve continues his series on Spiritual Abuse, interviewing Kathy Brown. Kathy grew up in a fundamentalist evangelical family. She shares the story of her life from early childhood through college years. She shares how it took many years of her adult life to recover from her upbringing. It's a compelling story that many can identify with. Thanks for listening!

Cowboy Jesus 24: Susie Burke - Surviving Spiritual Abuse Part 2

Surviving Spiritual Abuse Part 2, Steve continues his series on spiritual abuse by interviewing Susie Burke. Susie is a long time member of Columbine United Church. What most people don't know about Susie is that she was raised in a Satanic cult. Susie shares different stories of what it was like to live in this cult. But more, she reflects as an adult about coming to a place of healing, and working as a healer in her own life and occupation. Enjoy the interview. 

Cowboy Jesus 23: Surviving Spiritual Abuse Part 1

Have you ever been spiritually abused? Has a religious leader, organization, church, synagogue or mosque manipulated your emotions? Has your soul ever been batted about? If so then tune into this episode. 

Steve begins the conversation by defining spiritual abuse and what it looks like in a congregation. He shares what a healthy faith community looks like. Steve closes by sharing things to do if someone you love is a part of a community that is spiritually abusive. 

Being a part of a faith community should nurture and uplift your soul. Hopefully by listening you'll be committed to finding a joyful community to participate in.