The Walking Closer Podcast

Episode 123 ”Simplify Theology & Living”

If you think life is too complicated to slow down to walk with Jesus in a life giving pace, then maybe its time to simplify things. This episode is all about simplifying our theology and our living so that we can "remain in Jesus's words and gain first hand experience of the truth as it sets us free."

Episode 122 ”Sabbath,Living From A Place of Rest”

Are you living from a place of rest? Do you have this internal sense of wellbeing that is not contingent on external circumstances (joy)? As a result, are the actions of your life being performed from a state of rest (peace)? Sabbath is a rhythm that you can adopt that might be helpful, but it may not be what you think it is.    Resources Books: 1. John Mark Comer in his book Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. 2. Ruth Haley Barton’s book Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest 3. Wayne Muller: Sabbath Restoring the Sacred Rhythm of Rest Links 1. https://www.soulshepherding.org/?s=sabbath [https://www.soulshepherding.org/?s=sabbath] 2. https://transformingcenter.org/?s=sabbath [https://transformingcenter.org/?s=sabbath] 3. https://www.practicingtheway.org/sabbath [https://www.practicingtheway.org/sabbath]

Episode 121 ”Turning Down the Noise” Part 2

In our efforts to quiet the mind and calm the internal restlessness, we need to consider our external environments, the external noise and distractions to which we have grown accustomed. In part 2 of "Turning Down the Noise" we talk about the benefits of engaging in times of solitude. We talk about how this can be done in small moments throughout the day or for extended periods of time.

Episode 120 ”Turning Down the Noise” Part 1

We are so distracted by the outer world because we neglect the inner world. At the same time, the outer world is one big chaotic distraction because our inner worlds are so neglected. In this episode we are going to talk about the benefits of getting comfortable with silence, the reasons we struggle with it, and what we can do about it.    Links to articles and further research mentioned:   https://theconversation.com/bring-the-noise-has-technology-made-us-scared-of-silence-10988 [https://theconversation.com/bring-the-noise-has-technology-made-us-scared-of-silence-10988]   https://psychcentral.com/blog/our-fear-of-silence#3 [https://psychcentral.com/blog/our-fear-of-silence#3]   https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/07/140703142154.htm [https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/07/140703142154.htm]   https://www.rug.nl/staff/n.koudenburg/koudenburgetal.2011.pdf [https://www.rug.nl/staff/n.koudenburg/koudenburgetal.2011.pdf]   https://commons.emich.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=https://forge.medium.com/being-comfortable-with-silence-is-a-superpower-64b9e0e54925&httpsredir=1&article=1052&context=gabc [https://commons.emich.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=https://forge.medium.com/being-comfortable-with-silence-is-a-superpower-64b9e0e54925&httpsredir=1&article=1052&context=gabc]

Episode 119 ”How Fast Are You Going?”

In this episode we talk a little about what chronic busyness and the hurried lifestyle is doing to us. We also look at some of the symptoms of "hurried sickness."    Reference Links: Book: Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer [https://www.amazon.com/Ruthless-Elimination-Hurry-Emotionally-Spiritually/dp/0525653090/ref=sr_1_1?crid=I8AA1JAYL2JO&keywords=ruthless+elimination+of+hurry+book&qid=1674055203&sprefix=ruthless+%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-1] Hurried Sickness Symptoms from “Ruthless Elimination of Hurry” pg. 48-51   Articles Referenced https://www.huffpost.com/entry/signs-of-hurry-sickness-how-to-deal_l_6081d78de4b0dff254039874 [https://www.huffpost.com/entry/signs-of-hurry-sickness-how-to-deal_l_6081d78de4b0dff254039874]   https://www.forbes.com/sites/palomacanterogomez/2019/02/01/ten-intelligent-ways-to-combat-your-hurry-sickness/?sh=1cc57228572e [https://www.forbes.com/sites/palomacanterogomez/2019/02/01/ten-intelligent-ways-to-combat-your-hurry-sickness/?sh=1cc57228572e]   https://fortune.com/2015/02/04/busy-hurry-work-stress/ [https://fortune.com/2015/02/04/busy-hurry-work-stress/]   https://psychcentral.com/anxiety/always-in-a-rush-maybe-its-time-urgency [https://psychcentral.com/anxiety/always-in-a-rush-maybe-its-time-urgency]   https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-time-cure/201302/hurry-sickness [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-time-cure/201302/hurry-sickness]   https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/2014/07/29/fomo-history/ [https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/2014/07/29/fomo-history/]   https://www.forbes.com/sites/kittyknowles/2016/03/22/fomo-patrick-mcginnis-book-the-10-entrepreneur-fomo-meme/?sh=8d6a0777f1dc [https://www.forbes.com/sites/kittyknowles/2016/03/22/fomo-patrick-mcginnis-book-the-10-entrepreneur-fomo-meme/?sh=8d6a0777f1dc]