Distracted Christian
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EP: DC2.4 — The Dark Night of the Will | Fresh Ground Theology
Nate opens this episode in the dark — literally. A wanderer, a treacherous boy named Liron, a whale carcass on… Read More
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When Divine Light Feels Like Darkness | St. John of the Cross, Book 2, Chapters 5–6
The Distracted Christian, with Nate LabadorfA production of Fresh Ground Theology What if God’s silence is not His absence, but… Read More
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The Dark Night of the Spirit — When God Loves Through Dryness
In this episode of The Distracted Christian Podcast, Nate continues a contemplative journey through Saint John of the Cross and… Read More
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The Dark Night of the Spirit Begins | Book 2, Ch. 1–2
Episode Summary After the first cleansing, the soul breathes easier. Prayer flows. God feels close. But Saint John of the… Read More
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The Dark Night of Sense | Book 1 Wrap-Up — St. John of the Cross
The Distracted Christian, with Nate Labadorf Episode Summary If your prayer life has gone quiet — no feelings, no fire,… Read More
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Behemoth and Leviathan — Real Creatures, Real Glory
In this episode of The Distracted Christian Podcast, Wes Scott dives into one of the strangest and most fascinating sections… Read More
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Long Winded Preachers
In this episode of The Distracted Christian Podcast, Wes Scott continues the series “Strange Passages: Their Meanings and Applications” by… Read More
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What’s Dirt Got to Do With It?
In this “Strange Passages: Their Meanings and Applications” installment, guest host Wes Scott tackles a surprisingly theological question: what does… Read More
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Strange Passages: Saul, the Medium of Endor, and the Silence of God
Guest host: Wes Scott Series: Strange Passages — Their Meaning and Applications Primary text: 1 Samuel 28:1–19 When God is… Read More
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Ruth 3 Explained: The Strange Bible Passage That Reveals God’s Bigger Plan
What happens when the Bible gets weird—and why does it matter more than we think? In this powerful and thought-provoking… Read More
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From Truck Day to Tanakh: Introducing Wes Scott
Today’s episode marks a new chapter in The Distracted Christian. While Nate continues writing Part Two of “The Dark Night… Read More
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When the Silence Speaks: Egoic Striving, Spiritual Stillness, and the Dark Night of the Soul
Welcome to The Distracted Christian Podcast, hosted by Nate Labadorf. In this deeply contemplative episode, we enter the quiet terrain… Read More
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Depression, Anxiety, and Hope in the Church — An Interview with Pastor Ken Kirkley
Episode Summary Today David and Nate pause their normal topical series to welcome Pastor Ken Kirkley for a candid, pastoral… Read More
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Into the Abyss: The Dark Night and the Death of Comfort
Episode SummaryIn Episode 10 of The Distracted Christian Podcast, we explore one of the most profound and unsettling experiences in… Read More
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The Twin Shadows—Spiritual Envy and Sloth
Introduction: Envy at the Edge of EdenThere’s a moment in Paradise Lost when Satan stands at the edge of paradise,… Read More
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Spiritual Gluttony – When Hunger for God Becomes a Distraction
Episode SummaryWhat happens when our appetite for spiritual experiences outweighs our hunger for God Himself? In this episode, Nate Labadorf… Read More
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The Fire Within – Anger on the Spiritual Path
Episode SummaryIn this powerful and timely episode, Nate Labadorf takes listeners deep into the emotion that most Christians would rather… Read More
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The Shadow Side of Joy – The Chase of Spiritual Luxury
Episode SummaryIn this revealing episode, host Nate Labadorf explores a hidden struggle in the Christian life: the temptation to pursue… Read More
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The Subtle Snare: Battling Spiritual Pride
Episode Overview:In Episode 4 of The Distracted Christian Podcast, host Nate Labadorf tackles one of the most uncomfortable—but essential—truths of… Read More
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The Night of Sense: Unlearning Comfort, Discovering God
Episode Overview:In Episode 3 of The Distracted Christian Podcast, host Nate Labadorf explores the next phase of the Dark Night… Read More
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A Night More Lovely Than the Dawn?
St. John of the Cross called it “a night more lovely than the dawn.” But how can something that feels… Read More
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When Faith Feels Like Nothing
There’s a kind of faith that burns like a wildfire, and there’s a kind that barely flickers in the dark.… Read More
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When Joy Is the Missing Piece
Some say spiritual growth only comes through suffering. That joy is a phase we grow out of. But the Psalms,… Read More
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For Those on the Long Road
Maybe the lights have gone out. Maybe you don’t feel anything when you pray. Maybe you’re still going to church,… Read More
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Shadows and Light: The Journey Through the Dark Night of the Soul
Episode Overview:In this second episode of The Distracted Christian Podcast, host Nate Labadorf continues our contemplative exploration of The Dark… Read More
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What If the Night Is the Doorway?
So often, we pray for the night to end and for God to bring the dawn. But what if the… Read More
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Shadows and Light: The Journey Through the Dark Night of the Soul
Episode Summary: What happens when God feels distant—so silent that even prayer becomes unbearable? In this powerful first episode of… Read More
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The Dark Night and the Unseen Guide
There are moments in the life of faith when the familiar map dissolves. The landmarks of certainty, those well-worn markers… Read More
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