Author Archives: Todd Spencer

            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

          Music: Honoring Song by Paul Winter* (paulwinter.com) *used with permission          

              Music: Agnus Dei by Trinity Music* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission

              Music: Afternoon Sun by Paul Winter* (paul winter.com) *used with permission

              Song: Drawing Me Closer by Stephen Iverson* http://www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission  

Music: Canyon Lullaby by Paul Winter* (paul winter.com) *used with permission        

              Music: Dreamcatcher, from the album, Canyon Lullaby by Paul Winter* (paulwinter.com) *used with permission  

            Music: Mystery, by Paul Winter, sung by Theresa Thomason, on the album, 23rd Annual Summer Solstice Celebration.* (paulwinter.com) *used with permission

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

              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

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    

            Photo: First United Methodist Church, Colorado Springs, Chapel; taken by Todd Spencer Music: Canyon Chaconne by Paul Winter* (paul winter.com) *used with permission    

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      

          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  

      Photo: Mount Shavano, near Salida, Colorado, taken by Todd Spencer Music: Lullaby on Three by Trace Bundy* (trace bundy.com) *used with permission  

        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

          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

          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

                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

          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  

              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

Song: Atonement by Trinity Music and Marty Rearden* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission

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

              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

        Song: Make Your Home in Me by Stephen* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission

          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

            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

                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    

              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

              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

            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  

Photo: New Day Tree on Piestewa Peak by Todd Spencer Song: Alleluia by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission    

            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  

Artwork: Magnificat by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Atonement by Trinity Music and Marty Reardon* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission

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

Music: Be Still My Soul by Marty Reardon and Trinity Music* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission

            Photo: Piestewa Peak Hike at Sunrise by Todd Spencer Music: Light That Finds Me by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission

Hello Lectio Divina Friends, Are you thankful for the Lectio Divina Podcast? Do you or your small group enjoy having access to the hundreds of archived episodes available for times of guided meditation and prayer? Would you be interested in seeing me expand my offerings and create spiritual retreats for you to download and takeContinue reading “Will you give a gift?”

Artwork: Buried by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com)    

Artwork: Midnight Oil by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: I Will Trust by Marty Reardon and Trinity Music* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission

Artwork: The Wrestling is Where the Blessing Begins by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: A Sound Arises by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission            

Hello Friends, I encourage you to search the archives for a previous podcast for your meditation and prayer time. I am away for clergy meetings this week. Stay tuned for the next episode coming soon.  Deepest Peace, Todd

Photo: Whirlpool Galaxy (credit: NASA/ESA) Song: Be the Center by Michael Frye, sung by Todd Spencer      

Artwork: Holding the Light by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Song: God is My Light by Todd Spencer *used with permission      

Artwork: End and Beginning by Jan Richardson* (www.janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Hallelujah, Help Us Pray by Marty Reardon and Trinity Music* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission        

Photo: Hiking the Waldo Canyon Trail; Todd and his sons, Ethan and Lukas ,when they were younger Song: Can I Take This Weight by Stephen Iverson*(www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission      

Photo: Copper Beech– Fagus Sylvatica (reposted from Land8.com) Music: I Will Trust (instrumental) by Marty Rearden and Trinity Music* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission    

Photo: Gloss Mountains of Oklahoma by Todd Spencer Music: Alleluia by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *Used with permission    

Photo: New Mexico Backroad (9.4.17) by Todd Spencer Music: Hallelujah by Marty Rearden and Trinity Music* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission    

Photo: Top of Pikes Peak by Todd Spencer Music: Most Invited Guest by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission        

Photo: A stone face outside of the Cuthbert Center on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, UK by Todd Spencer Music: A Sound Arises by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission    

Artwork: Walk Across That Water by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: All My Fears by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission

Photo: The Abbey Ruins on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, by Todd Spencer Music: I Will Trust by Marty Reardon and Trinity Music* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) * Used with permission

I encourage you to make use of the Search field on the website and find an episode in my archives for your meditation and prayer purposes. It’s my heavy travel season for mission trips, camps and the like. Stay tuned! God’s Deepest Peace, Todd Photo: Todd digging post holes on the Pine Ridge Reservation inContinue reading “Back soon…”

Photo: Labyrinth in San Francisco Park, taken by Todd Spencer* Music: There Is Nowhere by Trinity Music and Marty Reardon* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission      

Photo: The Crypt at Marygate House on Lindisfarne Island, taken by Todd Spencer Music: Make Your Home in Me by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission      

Artwork: Where Grace Draws a Line by Jan Richadson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Look This New Day by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission

Photo: A Green Man of Rose Chapel, Scotland taken by Todd Spencer Music: Light That Finds Me by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission

Photo: The Crypt at Marygate House on Lindisfarne Island, photo taken by Todd Spencer Music: Drawing Me Closer by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission      

Photo: The Old Boiler Room Chapel, St Cuthbert’s Church, Holy Island of Lindisfarne, by Todd Spencer Music: Urban Challenge by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) * used with permission    

Photo: Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, summer 2016 Music: Right Before Me by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission      

Music: As a Deer by Stephen Iverson* *used with permission      

Photo: Cuthbert’s Isle, off of Lindisfarne Island by Todd Spencer Music: Moon Rise by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission      

Photo: Hermanoleon* Music: Surely God by Stephen Iverson* (http://www.audiblefaith.com/pages/cd000204) *used with permission  

Artwork: Caravaggio at Hermanoleon Music: Your Living Breath by Stephen Iverson* (http://www.audiblefaith.com/pages/cd000204) *used with permission

Artwork: Touch Me Not by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: The Jesus Prayer by Stephen Iverson* (http://www.audiblefaith.com/pages/cd000204) *used with permission.    

Artwork: Where the Way Leads by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Tres Capos by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) * used with permission      

Hello friends, I invite you to use the Search field to access one of the hundreds of previously recorded podcasts for your meditation and prayer needs this week. I’ll return with a new edition in a few days.  Deepest Peace, Todd

Artwork: Mud in Your Eye by Jan Richardson (janrichardsonimages,com)* Nature Sounds: Windy Winter Solstice– Lakefield National Park, Cape York by Tai* (https://soundcloud.com/nature-sounds/windy-winter-solstice) *used with permission    

Sorry, friends. I was gone most of the week and then I got sick. I’ll be back next week. Thank you for your patience. Deepest Peace, Todd

Artwork: Waiting for the Wind by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: The Time Has Come by Stephen Iverson* http://www.audiblefaith.com/pages/cd000204 *used with permission      

Photo: Cloudy Pikes Peak by Todd Spencer Music: Tiny Lolf’s Journey by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission        

Artwork: Transfiguration II by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Interlude and Invocation by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission        

Artwork: Blessing Cross by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.come) *used with permission      

Artwork: Love is the Most Ancient Law by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Communion by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission      

Photo: The Winter Retreat hoodie, FUMC Youth, Colorado Springs, CO, January 2017 Song: Alleluia by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission

Artwork: Litany of the Blessed by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: A Holy Rest by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission    

  Artwork: Casting, by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Deleted Scene 1, Plowshares, by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission    

Photo: Pikes Peak from Palmer Park by Todd Spencer Music: Stone’s Serenade by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission      

Photo: Christmas Eve Candlelight, First United Methodist Church, Colorado Springs Music: Love Song by Trace Bundy (tracebundy.com)      

Artwork: The Day of the Lady by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Song: Peace Be Still by Stephen Iverson* (http://www.audiblefaith.com/pages/cd000204) Nature Sounds: Windy Winter Solstice– Lakefield National Park, Cape York by Tai* (https://soundcloud.com/nature-sounds/windy-winter-solstice) *used with permission

Photo: Sunset over Pikes Peak by Todd Spencer Nature Sounds: Windy Winter Solstice– Lakefield National Park, Cape York by Tai* (https://soundcloud.com/nature-sounds/windy-winter-solstice) *used with permission    

Photo: Snow and Clouds of Pikes Peak by Todd Spencer Song: Lord God Heal Me by Stephen Iverson* (http://www.audiblefaith.com/pages/cd000204) *used with permission    

Photo: Inner Beauty Shines Through, a pine in the shadows of Mt. Shavano, Colorado by Todd Spencer Song: Lord God Heal Me by Stephen Iverson* (http://www.audiblefaith.com/pages/cd000204)    

    Music: Credo III by Dan Gibson from his cd, Solitudes: Peaceful Gregorian Chants (https://www.amazon.com/Illumination-Peaceful-Gregorian-Dan-Gibson/dp/B000WGWWB2)

Photo: Peace at the Exit at Bent Hill Monastery, Black Forest, Colorado by Todd Song: As a Flower by Stephen Iverson* http://www.audiblefaith.com/pages/cd000204 *used with permission    

  Photo: Labyrinth of Benet Hill Monastery, Black Forest, Colorado by Todd Spencer Music: Peace Be Still by Steven Iverson* http://www.audiblefaith.com/pages/cd000204 *used with permission  

Photo: Hiking Intemann Trail with Lukas Nature Sounds: Spencers’ Backyard Fountain    

Photo: Fall Leaves at Mueller State Park by Todd Spencer Music: Be Still by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission      

Photo: San Gabriel Sanctuary, California by Todd Spencer Music: Pruninghooks by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *Used with permission      

Photo: Sunset from the mountain at Camp Egan, Oklahoma. Todd’s spiritual home. Nature Sounds: Todd and Debi’s backyard fountain      

Hi, I hope you are well. As I’ve mentioned recently, I am taking renewal leave right now. So, my posting activity is pretty slow. Take some time searching the archives for a good audio for you today! Deep Peace of Christ, Todd Photo: From fly fishing trip in Pagosa Springs, August 2016

Photo: Slate River near Crested Butte, Colorado by Todd Spencer Nature Sounds: Backyard Fountain at the Spencer Home by Todd Spencer      

Photo: Todd selfie on the Smith River, Montana. Great fly fishing, August 2016! Nature Sounds: Sutherland Creek Waterfall off of the Intemann Trail, Manitou Springs, Colorado, recorded by Todd Spencer    

                Photo: Flowers in Gravel at John Wesley Ranch by Todd Spencer Nature Sounds: Sutherland Creek Waterfall off of the Intemann Trail, Manitou Springs, Colorado, recorded by Todd Spencer

I’ll be posting off and on through the next weeks. I encourage you to use the search field on my site to explore my past posts. May you discover God’s deepest grace and peace this day! -Todd Photo: sacred art in Grace Cathederal, San Francisco, California

Artwork: The Wrestling Is Where the Blessing Begins by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Nature Sounds: Windy Winter Solstice– Lakefield National Park, Cape York by Tai* (https://soundcloud.com/nature-sounds/windy-winter-solstice) *used with permission    

Photo: Smoky Front Range by Todd Spencer Music: Missile Bell by Trace Bundy* *used with permission      

Photo: Back Valley of John Wesley Ranch by Todd Spencer Music: Urban Challenge by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission

Photo: Pikes Peak Sunset by Todd Spencer

I’m away for my doctoral graduation and a little family time. Perhaps you would like to search my archives for a text?  The photo is of a beautiful Bougainvillea, one of my favorite plants which flourishes so colorfully in Phoenix!

Photo: Clouds Hugging Pikes Peak, by Todd Spencer Song: Only Love by Stephen Iverson http://www.audiblefaith.com/pages/cd000204      

Photo: This is the cover from Rohr’s book, Things Hidden, which I draw from so often. Song: Peace Be Still by Stephen Iverson* (http://www.audiblefaith.com/pages/cd000204) *used with permission  

Friends, I apologize for the earlier technical difficulty with this week’s podcast! You should be able to access the audio now. Thank you, Karen Crutchfield, for bringing the problem to my attention. Deepest Peace, Todd Icon: This is a version of The Holy Trinity icon written by Andrei Rublev of the 15th Century. This particular version hangsContinue reading “Fixed…John 15:26-16:15 for Sunday, May 22, 2016”

Photo: Courage at Rosslyn Chapel, Midlothian, Scotland by Todd Spencer Music: Deleted Scene #1, Plowshares by Trace Bundy (tracebundy.com)    

Photo: Patience  Pillar of Rosslyn Chapel, Midlothian, Scotland by Todd Spencer Music, piece #1: Be Quiet by Mr. Bish (http://soundcloud.com/mr-bish/be-quiet) Music, piece #2: A Holy Rest by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson)    

Sorry, but no podcast this week…Stay tuned!

Photo: Beautiful Clouds Before the Rain, take by Todd Spencer Music: Tiny Lolf’s Journey, by Trace Bundy (tracebundy.com)      

Image: Circle Journaling. This is my visual for the exercise I describe at the conclusion of the podcast. Placing the word, phrase, image that was given to you as you listened to the text being read in in a circle/shape in the middle of the page, draw lines outwardly from there to other circles where you areContinue reading “John 10:22-30 for Sunday, April 17, 2016”

Photo: That’s the little Cuthbert’s Isle, just off the shore of Lindisfarne Island, England. One September night, a few years ago, when I meant to spend just a few hours of the night in prayer on Cuthbert’s Isle, I accidentally got stranded the entire night due to a very high and fast rising tide. During the night,Continue reading “John 21:1-19 for Sunday, April 10, 2016”

Photo: Andy Raine, of the Northumbria Community, showing me the way to the prayer holes in the cliffs of Lindisfarne Island, England, at midnight. That path soon disappeared. The wildness, mystery and laughter made this a very thin place and moment in time for me!      

Photo: Prayer Crypt at Marygate Retreat House on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, England, by Todd Spencer Music: Your Living Breath by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission      

Photo: Sanctuary Window, Grace Cathedral in San Francisco taken by Todd Spencer Music: Love Song by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission      

Artwork: A Woman Anoints Jesus’ Feet by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Peace, Be Still by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission      

Artwork: From a Long Way by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Coronation by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission      

Artwork: Cerezo Barredo’s weekly gospel illustration (as found at The Text This Week) Music: As a Flower by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson)  

            Music: I Will Arise sung by Martha Bassett* (http://www.marthabassett.com/albums/) Photo: Mosaic at the foot of the altar in Dominus Flavit chapel built on the traditional site where Jesus stopped and wept over the city of Jerusalem (as found at https://thelifekinetic.wordpress.com) *used with permission    

Photo: Deadwood Joshua Tree by Michelle DeRusha* (Through the Wilderness, February 27, 2012) Music: Joy and Sorrow by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission        

Artwork: The Transfiguration of Our Lord, as found on the website http://campus.udayton.edu/mary/meditations/luminous.html Music: Lord God Heal Me by Stephen Iverson (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson)    

Artwork: Love is the Most Ancient Law by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Only Love by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson)    

Hello Listeners, I’m sorry but I am technologically stuck right now and cannot post a new podcast. Computer issues need to be addressed. Until I find a fix, you might want to use the search field on my site to find a lectio from my archives. I’ll be back soon so don’t give up onContinue reading “Sorry, tech problems”

Photo: Pikes Peak Sunset January 9, 2016 by Todd Spencer Natura Sounds: Windy Winter Solstice– Lakefield National Park, Cape York by Tai* (https://soundcloud.com/nature-sounds/windy-winter-solstice) *used with permission    

Artwork: Something Old, Something New by Jan Richardson (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Stone’s Serenade by Trace Bundy (tracebundy.com)

Artwork: Winter Solstice by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Anchor by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission  

              Artwork: Knocking from the Inside by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Song: Gabriel and Mary by the late Garrison Doles (http://www.garrisondoles.com/products.html) *used with permission

Artwork: Getting the Message by Jan Richardson * (janrichardsonimages.com) Song: Right Before Me by Stephen Iverson * (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission    

Artwork: Making Way by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Song: Make Your Home in Me by Stephen Iverson, sung by Todd Spencer (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission    

  You are invited to check out the archives of  my previous 3 years of podcasts by using the search field. Gone for Thanksgiving in Oklahoma with my folks!  Photo: John Wesley Ranch, Divide, Colorado. First big snow of the winter, November 2015, by Chris Thornton.

              Photo: A North Carolina Fall by Todd Spencer Music: Surely God by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission

Please support me as I sleep outside in the cold November 12th to help get more teens off of the street! The above photo is of my box and tarp in which I slept last year for the Night Out to End Youth Homelessness. My personal goal is to raise $2,000. Our group goal is toContinue reading “Mark 13:1-8 for Sunday, November 15, 2015”

Photo: Cannon Yard in Fall by Todd Spencer Music: The Time Has Come by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission

Photo: Pikes Peak in Fall by Todd Spencer Music: Intro in Open D by Todd Spencer

Photo: One Honey Locust Leaf by Michelle DeRusha* Intro: Todd’s Open D Intro by Todd Spencer* Song: Peace Be Still by Stephen Iverson* *used with permission

Artwork: Beneath the Longing by Jan Richardson (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Credo III by Dan Gibson (http://www.discogs.com/label/133737-Dan-Gibson-Productions-Ltd)

Artwork: What’s the Invitation by Jan Richardson* (jandrichardsonimages.com) Music: Right Before Me by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) Nature Sounds: Dawn Chorus Australia by Tai* (https://soundcloud.com/search/sounds?q=dawn%20chorus%20australia%20tai) *used with permission

                Artwork: Honest About Dark and Light by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Refugee by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission

Artwork: Heartbeat Liturgy by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Open My Eyes by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission

Photo: Borrowed from Michelle DeRusha’s fine blog* (michellederusha.com) Music: Timepiece by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission

          Artwork: Self-Sacrifice by Michelle DeRusha (michellederusha.com) Music: Your Way by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission

Photo: Cuthbert’s Isle (looking from Lindisfarne Island, where St. Aidan founded his Irish Christian monastery) by Todd Spencer* Music: Missile Bell by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *Used with permission

Artwork: Tangled Up in You by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Your Living Breath by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission

Artwork: And Open Our Eyes to Behold Love’s Face by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Anchor by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission

Photo: Claw Rock (near Perry Park, CO) by Todd Spencer Music: As a Flower by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission

Photo: Blue Ridge View (Devil’s Courthouse), NC by Todd Spencer Nature Sounds: Windy Winter Solstice– Lakefield National Park, Cape York by Tai*(https://soundcloud.com/nature-sounds/windy-winter-solstice) *used with permission

Photo: Feather Hung in a Tree by Todd Spencer Music: Peace Be Still by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *Used with permission

Hey Friends! I’m up at John Wesley Ranch (Divide, CO) working on trails and doing fire midigation with a team of wonderful teenagers this week.  I’ll return soon. Meanwhile, there are 150 episodes in the archives available for your pleasure. Try using the search field on the upper right.  Deepest Peace, Todd  

Artwork: Love is the Most Ancient Law by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: A Holy Rest by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *Used with permission

Music: Stone’s Serenade by Trace Bundy (tracebundy.com) Art: Martyrdom and Death of John the Baptist, Catherale d’Amiens, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=29348 [retrieved July 6, 2015]

Image: Lakota Hope Prayer Posts, White Clay, Nebraska by Todd Spencer

Hello Friends! While I am partnering in service with the people of Pine Ridge Reservation, I will not be producing a podcast. Check back soon.  Deepest Peace, Todd