St. John of the Cross
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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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What Are Spiritual Envy and Spiritual 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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What Is Spiritual Gluttony? When Religious Experience Becomes an Idol
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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Is Anger a Sin? A Christian Guide to Anger and Spiritual Growth
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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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 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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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
