To better understand who Christ is in our lives, we're exploring a handful of metaphors: Christ as a Mirror (of our True Selves), Christ as Light and Warmth, Christ as a Listening Presence, and Christ as Inter-being. This conversation is for anyone who is Spiritual But Not Religious or exploring new horizons. It's for Christians seeking renewal and new ways of connecting with Christ. And it's for anyone intrigued by the connection between faith and our shared human experience. We hope you enjoy listening! - - - 🌻 Follow along on Facebook or Instagram: @natureasbeloved 💌 Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback: natureasbeloved@gmail.com

From the perspective of Wilderness Christian Mysticism, Christ is not confined to one group, religion, or interpretation. In this episode, we tackle harmful ideas that have distorted Christ’s essence and message, such as exclusionary doctrines and narrow interpretations. And in doing so, we reclaim a Christ who stands with the marginalized, uplifts the oppressed, and calls us to radical love and compassion. Further, we explore how Christian spirituality connects with LGBTQ+ experiences and what it means to transcend gendered views of divinity. Join us as we peel back the layers to rediscover Christ as a universal presence—an open embrace for everyone, everywhere. - - - 🌲 Help us grow! Like, share, and subscribe. 🌻 Follow along on Facebook or Instagram @natureasbeloved 💌 We love hearing from our listeners! We invite you to send us your ideas, questions, or feedback to natureasbeloved@gmail.com

Have you ever heard the phrase “crazy wisdom”? It’s a mystical concept from Tibetan Buddhism that turns normal logic on its head. In our everyday lives, we’re used to thinking of opposites as completely different. In the spiritual world, things work a little differently. It’s not about things logically making sense but about tapping into something deeper. And the best way to do that? Through the power of imagination. In fact, imagination is the only way to truly grasp these paradoxes and mysteries. In this episode, we talk about how opposites can shapeshift into each other, how imagination helps us understand deeper spiritual truths, and how poets and mystics are able to harness the imagination. In addition, we explore the primary ways of relating with God/The Divine, and how we can deepen our understanding and expereince of God via our faculty of imagination. Join us in embracing paradox! - - - 🌲 Help us grow! Like, share, and subscribe. 🌻 Follow along on Facebook or Instagram @natureasbeloved 💌 We love hearing from our listeners! We invite you to send us your ideas, questions, or feedback to natureasbeloved@gmail.com