Eastertide Series #4 Getting Small - Bonhoeffer’s Black Jesus No. 104

Listen to or download “Easter Small,” the meditative composition created for this Eastertide series.

In this fourth installment of the ‘Eastertide’ series, Josh Banner invites listeners to explore the concept of becoming small through Christ's resurrection. By reflecting on Psalm 131, the discussion delves into humility and love for others, even those we don't understand. The episode examines toxic masculinity, the nurturing aspect of God, and the importance of empathy in Christianity. Highlighting insights from Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Howard Thurman, Banner emphasizes the need for a counter-cultural approach to faith, focusing on humility, meekness, and a deeper connection to justice and love. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own posture and to engage in supportive practices for personal and communal growth.

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00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:18 Exploring Psalm 131
02:04 Contemplative Listening and the Divine Feminine
03:08 Toxic Masculinity and Patriarchy
06:00 Bonhoeffer and Thurman on Brotherhood
08:52 Bonhoeffer's Transformation in Harlem
12:19 Empathy and Its Potential Abuses
16:19 The Paradox of Becoming Small
21:07 Conclusion and Call to Action

Eastertide Series #3 Getting Small - Bonhoeffer On Powerlessness No. 103

Listen to or download “Easter Small,” the meditative composition created for this Eastertide series.

In this episode of the Invitation Podcast, Josh Banner explores the upcoming podcast series focusing on resurrection as an invitation to becoming small. He reflects on the heroic dimension often associated with Christian faith in America and invites listeners to reconsider their understanding during Eastertide, the 50 days after Easter. Using Psalm 131 and teachings from figures like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Howard Thurman, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Josh guides a meditative journey on aligning with the meek, the poor in spirit, and the non-conforming minority. He also shares his experiences with contemplative practices in prison ministry. Tune in for a deeply reflective and thought-provoking meditation.

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00:00 Preface to Fram Eastertide

01:02 Introduction and Listener Feedback

04:00 Proposing a New Podcast Series

07:05 Meditation on Psalm 130 and Influential Readings

08:02 Personal Reflections on Ministry and Humility

010:25 Dr. King's Influence and Creative Maladjustment

12:34 What is your pending doom?

15:24 Sermon on the Mount, Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
20:14 Hosanna and the Call to Become Small

23:15 Conclusion: Embracing Smallness and Cooperation with God
25:15 Outro, How you can collaborate with the Invitation Center

Eastertide Series #2 Getting Small - Bonhoeffer On Powerlessness No. 102

Listen to or download “Easter Small,” the meditative composition created for this Eastertide series.

In this episode of the Invitation Podcast, Josh Banner explores the upcoming podcast series focusing on resurrection as an invitation to becoming small. He reflects on the heroic dimension often associated with Christian faith in America and invites listeners to reconsider their understanding during Eastertide, the 50 days after Easter. Using Psalm 131 and teachings from figures like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Howard Thurman, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Josh guides a meditative journey on aligning with the meek, the poor in spirit, and the non-conforming minority. He also shares his experiences with contemplative practices in prison ministry. Tune in for a deeply reflective and thought-provoking meditation.

Please fill out this questionnaire to give the Invitation feedback on this podcast:

www.theinvitationcenter.org

00:00 Preface to Fram Eastertide

01:02 Introduction and Listener Feedback

04:00 Proposing a New Podcast Series

07:05 Meditation on Psalm 130 and Influential Readings

08:02 Personal Reflections on Ministry and Humility

010:25 Dr. King's Influence and Creative Maladjustment

12:34 What is your pending doom?

15:24 Sermon on the Mount, Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
20:14 Hosanna and the Call to Become Small

23:15 Conclusion: Embracing Smallness and Cooperation with God
25:15 Outro, How you can collaborate with the Invitation Center

Eastertide Meditation Series 'Resurrection Invites Us to Get Small' No. 101

Listen to or download “Easter Small,” the meditative composition created for this Eastertide series.

In this episode of the Invitation Podcast, Josh Banner explores the upcoming podcast series focusing on resurrection as an invitation to becoming small. He reflects on the heroic dimension often associated with Christian faith in America and invites listeners to reconsider their understanding during Eastertide, the 50 days after Easter. Using Psalm 131 and teachings from figures like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Howard Thurman, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Josh guides a meditative journey on aligning with the meek, the poor in spirit, and the non-conforming minority. He also shares his experiences with contemplative practices in prison ministry. Tune in for a deeply reflective and thought-provoking meditation.

Please fill out this questionnaire to give the Invitation feedback on this podcast:

www.theinvitationcenter.org

00:00 Preface to Fram Eastertide

01:02 Introduction and Listener Feedback

04:00 Proposing a New Podcast Series

07:05 Meditation on Psalm 130 and Influential Readings

08:02 Personal Reflections on Ministry and Humility

010:25 Dr. King's Influence and Creative Maladjustment

12:34 What is your pending doom?

15:24 Sermon on the Mount, Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
20:14 Hosanna and the Call to Become Small

23:15 Conclusion: Embracing Smallness and Cooperation with God
25:15 Outro, How you can collaborate with the Invitation Center