Song: My Father’s Smile by Paul Winter*(paulwinter.com) *used with permission
Author Archives: Todd Spencer
Mark 1:14-20 for Sunday, January 24, 2021
Music: Sun Singer by Paul Winter*(paulwinter.com) *used with permission
John 1:43-51 for Sunday, January 17, 2021
Mark 1:4-11 for Sunday, January 10, 2021
Luke 2:22-40 for Sunday, December 27, 2020
Enjoy this re-cast of the reading of this week’s text I recorded a few years ago. And Merry Christmas! ~ Toddhttps://lectiodivinatodd.com/2014/12/22/luke-222-40-for-sunday-december-28-2014/
Luke 1:26-38 for Sunday, December 20, 2020
John 1:6-8, 19-28 for Sunday, December 13, 2020
Here’s a link to this week’s episode, which is a recording of our lectionary text from Advent, 2014. Peace! Click here
Psalm 85:1-2,8-13 for Sunday, December 6 2020
Isaiah 7:10-16 for Sunday, November 29, 2020
Matthew 25:31-46 for Sunday, November 22, 2020
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 for Sunday, November 15, 2020
Matthew 25:1-13 for Sunday, November 8, 2020
Matthew 22:34-46 for Sunday, October 25, 2020
Exodus 33:12-23 for Sunday, October 18, 2020
Matthew 22:1-14 for Sunday, October 11, 2020
Song: All Creatures of Our God and King, written by Saint Francis of Assisi, sung by Todd A. Spencer* *used with permission
Philippians 3:4b-14 for Sunday, October 4, 2020
Philippians 2:1-13 for Sunday, September 27, 2020
Philippians 1:21-30 for Sunday, September 20, 2020
Romans 14:1-12 for Sunday, September 13, 2020
Romans 13:8-14 for Sunday, September 6, 2020
*used with permission
Exodus 3:1-15 for Sunday, August 30, 2020
Music: Love Song by Trace Bundy*(tracebundy.com) *used with permission
Romans 12:1-8 for Sunday, August 23, 2020
Matthew 15:21-28 for Sunday, August 16, 2020
Matthew 14:22-33 for Sunday, August 9, 2020
Genesis 32:22-31 for Sunday, August 2, 2020
Romans 8:26-39 for Sunday, July 26, 2020
*used with permission
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 for Sunday, July 19, 2020
* used with permission
Romans 8:1-11 for Sunday, July 12, 2020
Music: Moonstones and Chromosomes by Trace Bundy*(tracebundy.com) *used with permission
Romans 7:15-25a for Sunday, July 5, 2020
*used with permission
Romans 6:1-11 for Sunday, June 21, 2020
Matthew 9:35-10:8 for Sunday, June 14, 2020
Music: Atonement by Trinity Music*(https://www.atltrinityworship.org/trinity-music) *used with permission
Matthew 28:16-20 for Sunday, June 7, 2020
Photo by Simon Matzinger from Pexels* Music: Cello Improvisation by Eugene Friesen* (paulwinter.com) *used with permission
Acts 2:1-21 for Sunday, May 31, 2020
Photo: Yellow Flame, by Skully MBa from Pexels* Music: Hallelujah, Help Us Pray by Ryan Reardon and Trinity Music* *used with permission
John 17:1-11 for Sunday, May 24, 2020
Music: Majmin by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission
John 14:15-20 for Sunday, May 17, 2020
Photo by Kaique Rocha from Pexels* Music: Make Your Home in Me by Stephen Iverson* (http://www.sleepyhollowchurch.org/wp/stephen-iverson-2/) *used with permission
John 14:1-14 for Sunday, May 10, 2020
Photo: Trace Bundy on stage at TEDx Boulder (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wqz9dJaKeDc) Music: Lullaby on Three by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission
John 10:1-10 for Sunday, May 3, 2020
Photo: Pikes Peak Through the Trees, taken by Todd Spencer Music: Canyon Chaconne by Paul Winter* (paulwinter.com) *used with permission
Extra Audio: Todd reads Rubem Alves – “Friendship”
* This reading comes from Rubem Alves’ book, Tender Returns. I read this with the expressed permission from the translator of the book, Glenn Alan Cheney. I am grateful for the honor!
Luke 24:13-35 for Sunday, April 26, 2020
Music: Drawing Me Closer by Stephen Iverson* (http://www.sleepyhollowchurch.org/wp/stephen-iverson-2/) *used with permission
John 20:19-31 for Sunday, April 19, 2020
Music: A Sound Arises by Stephen Iverson* (http://www.sleepyhollowchurch.org/wp/stephen-iverson-2/) *used with permission
Maundy Thursday 2020
Holy Thursday Contemplative Meditation- 4.9.2020
John 20:1-18 for Sunday, April 12, 2020
Photo: Surprising Grace in a Park, taken by Todd Spencer, April 2020. Music: Be Still My Soul, Trinity Music* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission
Matthew 21:1-11 for Sunday, April 5, 2020
Photo: It Is Well With My Soul Park Bench, taken by Todd Spencer, Rampart Park, Colorado Springs Music: My Father’s Smile by Jeff Holmes, on Paul Winter’s 23rd Annual Summer Solstice album* *used with permission
John 11: 21-44 for Sunday, March 29, 2020
Photo: A Prayer for a Pandemic by Cameron Bellm* (http://krugthethinker.com) Music: Agnus Dei sung by Jen Reardon with Trinity Music*(https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission
John 9:1-12, 35-39 for Sunday, March 22, 2020
Photo: Pikes Peak Sunset, taken by Todd Spencer Music: Air for Keetu by Paul Winter* *used with permission
I’ll be back soon…
Friends, I’m away for Board of Ordained Ministry business all week. Please help yourself to my archives and find one or two lectios to assist your meditation and prayer. I’ll be back soon. Deepest Peace, Todd
John 3:1-17 for Sunday, March 8, 2020
https://lectiodivinatodd.com/2017/03/06/john-31-17-for-sunday-march-2017/ Artwork: Waiting for the Wind by Jan Richardson*(janrichardsonimages.com) Music: The Time Has Come by Stephen Iverson* (https://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/StephenIverson) *used with permission
Matthew 4:1-11 for Sunday, March 1, 2020
Another one from my archives for this week’s text. Enjoy! https://lectiodivinatodd.com/2017/02/27/matthew-41-11-for-sunday-march-5-2017/ Peace with You, Todd
Matthew 17:1-9 for Sunday, February 23, 2020
For this week’s Lectio on Matthew 17:1-9, drop by here: https://lectiodivinatodd.com/2017/02/21/matthew-171-9-for-sunday-february-26-2017/ Deepest Peace, Todd
Matthew 5:21-37
Here is one from the archives! Enjoy! https://lectiodivinatodd.com/?s=Matthew+5%3A21-37&submit=Search
Matthew 5:13-20 for Sunday, February 9, 2020
Photo: Prayer Candle in Todd’s Office Music: Ead’s Alpine Experience by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission
Matthew 5:1-12 for Sunday, February 3, 2020
Artwork: Flight of Knowledge by Mary DeLave (marydelave.com) Music: Be Still and Know by Trinity Music* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission
Matthew 4:12-23 for Sunday, January 26, 2020
Photo: HospitALLity by Martha McIver, recently displayed at St. Gertude’s Monastery, Idaho. Music: My Feeling Heart by Stephen Iverson* (https://store.cdbaby.com/artist/StephenIverson) *used with permission
John 1:29-42 for Sunday, January 19, 2020
Photo: Rock Dove* (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbidae#/media/File:Rock_dove_-_natures_pics.jpg) Song: Alleluia by Stephen Iverson* (https://store.cdbaby.com/artist/StephenIverson) *used with permission
Matthew 3:13-17 for Sunday, January 12, 2020
Photo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbidae#/media/File:Treron_vernans_male_-_Kent_Ridge_Park.jpg* Song: A Quiet Time by Stephen Iverson* *used with permission
Matthew 2:1-12 for Sunday, January 5, 2020
Photo: The Bright Star Alpha Centauri* (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_bright_star_Alpha_Centauri_and_its_surroundings.jpg) Music: Afternoon Sun by Paul Winter* (paulwinter.com) *used with permission
Surgery. Back sometime soon…
Hello Listeners, I’m heading out in a few minutes to have surgery on my shoulder. Your prayers are welcome. I hope to get back to the podcast (and fly fishing!) soon. In the meantime, I encourage you to make use of the Search field on my webpage to find an episode or two that wouldContinue reading “Surgery. Back sometime soon…”
Colossians 1:11-20 for Sunday, November 24, 2019
Photo: East River near Crested Butte, Colorado; taken by Todd Spencer Music: Lullaby at Pumpkin Springs by Paul Winter* (paulwinter.com) *Used with permission
Isaiah 65:17-25 for Sunday, November 17, 2019
Music: Moonstones and Chromosomes by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission
2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 for Sunday, November 10, 2019
Photo: Benet Hill Monastery Entrance, Black Forest, Colorado; take by Todd Spencer on First Saturday Prayer Day, November 2, 2019. Song: The Simple Gospel by United Pursuit, sung by Todd Spencer.
Ephesians 1:11-23 for Sunday, November 3, 2019
Photo: Saint Gertrude’s Monastery, Cottonwood, Idaho, taken by Todd Spencer during the Fall 2019 Residency of the Stewards of the Mystery spiritual direction training program. Song: I Will Trust by Marty Reardon and Trinity Music* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission
2 Timothy 4:5-8, 15-18 for Sunday, October 27, 2019
Photo by my childhood friend, Hugh Hood, who died in a car wreck last week. Just a few days before he died I asked if I could share some of his photos on my podcast page. He was so kind to say yes! I love you Hugh. We willContinue reading “2 Timothy 4:5-8, 15-18 for Sunday, October 27, 2019”
2 Timothy 2:8-15 for Sunday, October 13, 2019
Photo: Fall in the Rocky Mountains, taken by Pamela Murphy, Colorado Springs, Colorado * Song: Air for Keetu by Paul Winter * *used with permission
1 Timothy 6:6-19 for Sunday, September 29, 2019
Song: Drawing Me Closer, by Stephen Iverson, sung by Todd Spencer
1 Timothy 2:1-7 for Sunday, September 22, 2019
Music: Lullaby at Pumpkin Springs by Paul Winter* (paulwinter.com) *used with permission
1 Timothy 1:12-17 for Sunday, September 15, 2019
Photo: Taken by Pamela Murphy, near Hugo, Colorado, 8.31.19.* Song: Cello Improvisation by Eugene Friesen on Paul Winter’s album, 23rd Annual Summer Solstice Celebration* *used with permission
Away. Back soon!
Photo: Todd fishing the Taylor River near Crested Butte, Colorado. While I’m away, search my site for an episode that will help you be present with God. There are hundreds on here! Deepest Peace, Todd
Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 for Sunday, September 1, 2019
Photo: Campfire Pinecone; by Emeldil; Wikipedia; CC BY-SA 3.0; Created: 27 March 2008 Music: Lullaby on Three by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission
Luke 13:10-17 for Sunday, August 25, 2019
Photo: Wilkerson Pass, Colorado; taken by Todd Spencer, August 2019 Music: Ead’s Alpine Experience by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission
Luke 12: 49-56 for Sunday, August 18, 2019
Photo: Grandmother Tree, Ute Prayer Tree of Fox Run Park in Black Forest, Colorado; taken by Todd Spencer Song: If I Give it All by Will Reagan sung by Todd Spencer
Luke 12:32-40 for Sunday, August 11, 2019
Photo: Skagway Reservoir, Colorado; taken by Todd Spencer, July 2019 Song: There Is Nowhere by Marty Reardon and Trinity Music* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission
Luke 12:13-21 for Sunday, August 4, 2019
Song: Drawing Me Closer by Stephen Iverson, sung by Todd Spencer* (https://store.cdbaby.com/artist/StephenIverson) Photo: Burning barn, from https://www.pca.state.mn.us/featured/growing-problem-burning-demolished-farm-buildings *used with permission
Luke 11:1-13 for Sunday, July 28, 2019
Photo: Mountains from Devil’s Courthouse, North Carolina, taken by Todd Spencer Song: Spirit of the Living God by Audrey Assad, sung by Todd Spencer
Luke 10:25-37 for Sunday, July 14, 2019
Photo: Old Road in the Forest, St. Gertrude’s Monastery, Idaho; photo taken by Todd Spencer Song: Most Invited Guest by Stephen Iverson * (https://store.cdbaby.com/artist/StephenIverson) *used with permission
Romans 5:1-5 for Sunday, June 16, 2019
Hello Listeners, This week, I am re-broadcasting an episode from 2013 for this week’s lectionary Gospel text. Enjoy. Deepest Peace, Todd Artwork: To Have Without Holding by Jan Richardson* (http://www.janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Be Quiet by Mr. Bish* (http://soundcloud.com/mr-bish/be-quiet) *used with permission
Acts 2:1-21 for Sunday, June 9, 2019
Photo: A Forest Chapel, Saint Gertrude’s Monastery; taken by Todd Spencer. Music: Deleted Scene #1, Plowshares by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission
Acts 16:16-34 for Sunday, June 2, 2019
Artwork: Jailer in Philippi, Engraved by Joseph Mulder (1658 – ca. 1728) from the design of Arnold Houbraken; from the collections at Pitts Theological Library, Candler School of Theology, Emory University; http://pitts.emory.edu/dia/image_details.cfm?ID=130228 Song: As a Deer Longs by John Philip Newell, sung by Suzanne Butler* (https://heartbeatjourney.org/books/) *Used with permission
Dad
No podcast this week. I’m at the side of my Dad in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, as we share his final moments on Earth. He’s home on hospice care. It’s a messy thin place. God is guiding us. Back soon. Deepest Peace, Todd
Acts 9:36-43 for Sunday, May 12, 2019
Photo: Saint Gertrude’s Monastery, Cottonwood, Idaho; taken by Todd A. Spencer Music: Let Me Hear by John Philip Newell, sung by Suzanne Butler* (https://heartbeatjourney.org/books/) *used with permission
Back soon, friends…
Photo: The view from the beloved Levine stretch of the Arkansas River; Howard, Colorado. Photo taken by Todd Spencer, April, 2019. Been on the river fly fishing and now doing the necessary catching up on work. Hope to produce another podcast soon. I encourage you to search my archives for a good Lectio. There areContinue reading “Back soon, friends…”
Acts 5:27-32 for Sunday, April 28, 2019
Music: Look This New Day by Stephen Iverson*(https://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/StephenIverson) *used with permission
Luke 24:1-12 for Sunday, April 21, 2019
Artwork: Henry Ossawa Tanner, The Three Marys, 1910 Fisk University, Nashville, TN 42″ x. 50″ (as found on http://artvent-artventures.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-calling-of-henry-o-tanner-religious.html, April 15, 2019). From the above listed blog post, Julie Schauer writes of Tanner: Henry Ossawa Tanner, the most important African-American painter born in the 19th century, should probably beContinue reading “Luke 24:1-12 for Sunday, April 21, 2019”
Luke 19:28-40 for Sunday, April 14, 2019 – Palm Sunday
Song: A Quiet Time by Stephen Iverson* (https://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/StephenIverson) Photo: Young Donkey Colt (found on: http://westernjurisdictionumc.org/lent-2017-good-news-riding-on-a-colt-of-a-donkey/; April 8, 2019) *used with permission
John 12:1-8 for Sunday, April 7, 2019
Image: Spikenard Flower (as found on https://tisserandinstitute.org/spikenard-sustainability/) Music: Atonement by Trinity Music* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission
Back soon…
With family in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma this week. Dad is back in the hospital. We welcome prayers. Thank you. God’s Peace with You, Todd
Luke 13:1-9 for Sunday, March 24, 2019
Image: Hawk in Kurdistan by Sarchia Khursheed *(https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hawk_in_Kurdistan.jpg) Music: Majmin by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission
Back soon
Friends, I will not get to record this week’s lectio podcast. I’m in Wyoming for Board of Ordained Ministry meetings and now delayed due to the “bomb cyclone” blizzard (I know, what?) that came through here yesterday. The interstates are closed. Glad to be with a whole bunch of good souls from my UMC connectionContinue reading “Back soon”
Luke 4:1-13 for Sunday, March 10, 2019
Artwork:Brooklyn Museum – Jesus Ministered to by Angels (Jésus assisté par les anges) – James Tissot – overall.jpg; Created: between 1886 and 1894 – Public Domain Song: Alleluia by Stephen Iverson* https://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/StephenIverson *used with permission
Luke 9:28-36 for Sunday, March 3, 2019
Photo: Cumulus Clouds Panorama * (Fir0002/Flagstaffotos;https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cumulus_clouds_panorama.jpg) Music: Cello Improvisation by Eugene Friesen* (paulwinter.com) *used with permission
Matthew 28:16-20 for Sunday, February 24, 2019
Song: Can I Take This Weight by Stephen Iverson* (https://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/StephenIverson) *used with permission
Jeremiah 17:5-10 for Sunday, February 17, 2019
Song: Moonstones and Chromosomes by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission
Isaiah 6:1-8 for Sunday, February 10, 2019
Song: Majmin by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 for Sunday, February 3, 2019
Artwork: Mandela by Karla Neumann Smiley* Music: Air for Keetu by Paul Winter* (paulwinter.com) *used with permission
Away…
I had a family emergency and won’t be creating a podcast this week. I encourage you to dig into my archives for an episode to pray and meditate with. Hope to be back next week. Godbless, Todd
1 Corinthians 12:1-11 for Sunday, January 20, 2019
Photo: Flyfishing Lower Grape Creek, Colorado by Todd A. Spencer* Song: Ead’s Alpine Experience by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission
Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 for Sunday, January 13, 2019
Photo: Rock Dove, by Alan D. Wilson* http://www.naturespicsonline.com – http://www.naturespicsonline.com/galleries/14#5 (higher resolution version obtained in correspondence with website owner), CC BY-SA 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1488292 Song: Alabaster by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission
Savoring Parker Palmer…Back Soon
Dear Listeners, I’m back home in Broken Arrow where I grew up, visiting my parents. No podcast this or next week. But here’s a little merciful bit from Parker Palmer’s latest book, On the Brink of Everything, for your day: “Solitude does not necessarily mean living apart from others; rather, it means never living apartContinue reading “Savoring Parker Palmer…Back Soon”
Luke 1:39-45 for Sunday, December 23, 2018
Artwork: Adoration of the Shepherds (1622), by Gerard van Honthorst – Google Art Project, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=45542035* Music: Sweet Dreams, Little One by Paul Winter* (https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18456094) *used with permission
Philippians 4:4-7 for Sunday, December 16, 2018
Photo: Vulpes Fox, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vulpes_vulpes_laying_in_snow.jpg; Shiretoko-Shari Tourist Association* Song: Light that Finds Me by Stephen Iverson (https://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/StephenIverson)* *used with permission
Philippians 1:3-11 for December 9, 2018
Photo: By Steve Jurvetson – Flickr, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=23906915* Song: Alleluia by Stephen Iverson* (https://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/StephenIverson) *used with permission
1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 for Sunday, December 2, 2018
Photo: Flowers outside a home in the village of Lindisfarne Island, UK, taken by Todd A. Spencer, 2010. Song: Make Your Home in Me by Stephen Iverson* (http://www.audiblefaith.com/pages/cd000204) *used with permission
Back soon…Happy Thanksgiving to each of you!
May you catch the Joy, always…
Mark 13:1-13 for Sunday, November 18, 2018
Photo: Ruins of the Abbey on Lindisfarne Island, take by Todd A. Spencer* Song: Moonstones and Chromosomes by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission
Mark 12:38-44 for Sunday, November 11, 2018
Photo: Early Morning Before Sunrise, Schweitzer Mountain, Idaho; take by Todd A. Spencer, 2018 Music: Ead’s Alpine Experience by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com)
Mark 12:28-34 for Sunday, November 4, 2018
Photo: View from Schweitzer Mountain, Idaho, taken by Todd Spencer, 2018; during Stewards of the Mystery spiritual direction training residency #1. Song: Silence of a Candle, sung by Theresa Thomason with Paul Winter Consort* (paulwinter.com) *used with permission
Mark 10:46-52 for Sunday, October 28, 2018
Photo: Good Morning Estes Park, taken by Todd A. Spencer, 2018* Music: Alabaster by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission
Back soon…
I’m away this week for Board of Ordained Ministry and Clergy Orders meetings. I will not be creating a podcast. I encourage you to use the search field on the website to find an episode for your meditation and prayer this week. Deepest Peace! Todd Photo: Good morning, from Estes Park taken by Todd Spencer,Continue reading “Back soon…”
Mark 10:17-31 for Sunday, October 14, 2018
Photo: A Fall Day on the Prayer Path, John Wesley Ranch, taken by Todd Spencer Music: Song to the Mountains by Paul Winter* (paulwinter.come) Benediction Song: May the Lord Bless You and Keep You by Todd Spencer, 2018 *used with permission
Mark 10:2-16 for Sunday, October 7, 2018
Photo: Aspen Glory at John Wesley Ranch, taken by Todd A. Spencer Music: Lord I Have Good Reason by Stephen Iverson* (http://www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) Benediction Song: May the Lord Bless You and Keep You by Todd A. Spencer* *used with permission
Mark 9:38-50 for Sunday, September 30, 2018
Photo: Sanctuary of St. Aloysius Catholic Church, on the campus of Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington, taken by Todd A. Spencer Song: May the Lord Bless You and Keep You by Todd A. Spencer
Mark 9:30-37 for Sunday, September 23, 2018
Artwork: Mobius Strip By JoshDif – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0* (https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18456094) Music: Redbud Siesta by Paul Winter* (paulwinter.com) *used with permission
Mark 8:27-38 for Sunday, September 16, 2018
Photo: Canyon Rim of Ute Valley Park, Colorado Springs, taken by Todd Spencer Music: Lullaby on Three by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission
Back Soon…
I encourage you to use the Search field on my website to find a text and episode to guide your time for holy listening this week. Deepest Peace with You! Todd
Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 for Sunday, September 2, 2018
Photo: Todd at an ancient Bristlecone Pine Ute Prayer Tree on Pikes Peak, leading a contemplative hiking group. Bristlecone Pines like this are 1,500-4,000 years old. Photo taken by Susan Wesley Hartley. Music: Atonement by Trinity Music* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission
John 6:56-69 for Sunday, August 26, 2018
Music: Hummingbird’s Ballad by Paul Winter* (paulwinter.com) *used with permission
John 6: 51-58 for Sunday, August 19, 2018
Photo: Contemplative hiking group near ancient Bristlecone Pines on Pikes Peak, taken by Todd Spencer Music: Hallelujah, Help Us Pray by Trinity* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission
John 6:35, 41-51 for Sunday, August 12, 2018
Music: Honoring Song by Paul Winter* (paulwinter.com) *used with permission
John 6:24-35 for Sunday, August 5, 2018
Music: Agnus Dei by Trinity Music* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission
Ephesians 3:14-21 for Sunday, July 29, 2018
Music: Afternoon Sun by Paul Winter* (paul winter.com) *used with permission
Ephesians 2:11-22 for Sunday, July 22, 2018
Song: Drawing Me Closer by Stephen Iverson* http://www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission
Ephesians 1:3-14 for Sunday, July 15, 2018
Music: Canyon Lullaby by Paul Winter* (paul winter.com) *used with permission
Mark 6:1-13 for Sunday, July 8, 2018
Music: Dreamcatcher, from the album, Canyon Lullaby by Paul Winter* (paulwinter.com) *used with permission
Mark 5:21-43 for Sunday, July 1, 2018
Music: Mystery, by Paul Winter, sung by Theresa Thomason, on the album, 23rd Annual Summer Solstice Celebration.* (paulwinter.com) *used with permission
Away. I’ll return soon!
Dear Listeners, Enjoy searching my archives for a back episode for your time of meditation and prayer this week. I am away for a bit and taking a break from creating podcasts. I hope your summer is off to a wonderful start! Deepest Peace, Todd
2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 for Sunday, June 10, 2018
Photo: Statue of Saint Francis and the Wolf of Gubbio outside the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis, Santa Fe, New Mexico; taken by Todd Spencer, June 2018. Music: Be Still My Soul, Trinity Music* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission
Psalm 19 for Roy Shirley on behalf of Tina and Curtis
Photo: Sunrise Hike in Arizona by Todd Spencer Music: Hidden Things by John Philip Newell and Linda Larkin, sung by Suzanne Butler* (http://heartbeatjourney.org/books/) *used with permission
2 Corinthians 4:5-12 for Sunday, June 3, 201
Photo: First United Methodist Church, Colorado Springs, Chapel; taken by Todd Spencer Music: Canyon Chaconne by Paul Winter* (paul winter.com) *used with permission
Romans 8:12-17 for Sunday, May 27, 2018
Photo: Morning in Chacreseca, Nicaragua with Volcanos in view by Todd Spencer Sung Chant: As a Deer Longs, by John Philip Newell and Linda Larkin, sung by Suzanne Butler* (http://heartbeatjourney.org/books/) *used with permission
Acts 2:1-21 for Sunday, May 20, 2018
Photo: Mosaic representing Pentecost in the St. Louis Cathedral by Pete unseth – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=34507581* Music: Honoring Song by Paul Winter* (paulwinter.com) *used with permission
John 17:6-19 for Sunday, May 13, 2018
Photo: Mount Shavano, near Salida, Colorado, taken by Todd Spencer Music: Lullaby on Three by Trace Bundy* (trace bundy.com) *used with permission
John 15:9-17 for Sunday, May 6, 2018
Photo: Tomahawk State Wildlife Area, South Park, Colorado, taken by Todd Spencer Music: Prayer of the People by Trinity Music* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission
John 15:1-8 for Sunday, April 29, 2018
Photo: Spring Snow at John Wesley Ranch, Divide, CO, taken by Todd Spencer while preparing to lead Mountain Sabbath Retreat, April 22, 2018. Music: Make Your Home in Me by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission
John 10:11-18 for Sunday, April 22, 2018
Artwork: A Shepherdess with her Flock by Eugene Verboeckhoven, created in 1870, Public Domain.* Music: Can I Take this Weight by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission
Luke 24:36-48 for Sunday, April 15, 2018
Icon: Icon of the Resurrection, By Surgun100 – Own work, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=8724640* Music: Agnes Dei by Trinity Music, featuring Jen Reardon* *used with permission
John 20:1-18 for Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018
Photo: The Tomb of Jesus (http://linworthumc.org/holy-week-schedule/) Music: How Deep the Father’s Love by Marty Reardon and Trinity Music* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *Used with permission
Mark 11:1-11 for Sunday, March 25, 2018
Artwork: The Temple at Night by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Song: Drawing Me Closer to You by Stephen Iverson* (http://www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission
John 12:20-33 for Sunday, March 18, 2018
Song: Atonement by Trinity Music and Marty Rearden* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission
Away
I won’t get to the podcast this week as I am away from my office with conference ministry duties. Help yourself to one of the hundreds in the archives. Deepest Peace, Todd
John 2:13-22 for Sunday, March 4, 2018
Song: Light and Truth by Trinity Music and Marty Reardon* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) Photo: Campfire Pinecone by Emeldil; Wikipedia; CC BY-SA 3.0; Created: 27 March 2008 *used with permission
Mark 8:31-38 for Sunday, February 25, 2018
Song: Make Your Home in Me by Stephen* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission
Mark 1:9-15 for Sunday, February 18, 2018
Photo: Laughing Dove, common to Israel By Charlesjsharp from Sharp Photography, sharpphotography, as found on Wikipedia; https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Laughing_dove_(Spilopelia_senegalensis_cambayensis).jpg Song: Hallelujah by Trinity Music and Marty Reardon* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission
2 Kings 2:1-12 for Sunday, February 11, 2018
Photo: Sunrise at Lizard Creek Campground, Grand Tetons National Park by Todd Spencer* Music: There is Nowhere by Trinity Music and Marty Rearden* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission
Isaiah 40:21-31 for Sunday, February 4, 2018
Artwork: Wilderness and Wings by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Lord I Have Good Reason by Stephen Iverson *(http://www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission
Deuteronomy 18:15-20 for Sunday, January 28, 2018
Artwork: A Place for the Prophet by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Drawing Me Closer by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission
Jonah 3:1-5, 10 for Sunday, January 21, 2018
Artwork: Jonah’s Blessing by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Song: Be Still My Soul, Trinity Music* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission
1 Samuel 3:1-10 for Sunday, January 14, 2018
Photo: Lizard Creek Campground, Grand Tetons by Todd Spencer Song: My Feeling Heart by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission
Genesis 1:1-5 for Sunday, January 7, 2018
Photo: New Day Tree on Piestewa Peak by Todd Spencer Song: Alleluia by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission
Romans 16:25-27 for Sunday, December 24, 2017
Photo: Snow on the Old Road at John Wesley Ranch by Todd Spencer Music: Make Your Home in Me by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 for Sunday, December 17
Artwork: Magnificat by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Atonement by Trinity Music and Marty Reardon* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission
2 Peter 3:8-15a for Sunday, December 10, 2017
Photo: Sunrise Hike on Piestewa Peak by Todd Spencer Music: Most Invited Guest by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission