St. John of the Cross
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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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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
Fresh Ground Theology 