Christian mysticism
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When God’s Light Feels Like Darkness: St. John of the Cross
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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Why God May Feel Absent During Spiritual Growth
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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What Is the Dark Night of the Spirit?
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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What Is the Dark Night of the Senses? St. John of the Cross Explained
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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Why God Feels Silent: Letting Go of Spiritual Striving
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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Why God Removes Spiritual Comfort: The Dark Night of the Soul
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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When the Sky Goes Silent
You remember when God felt close. You prayed, and peace came. You opened your Bible, and it came alive. But… 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 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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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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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