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