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
Author Archives: Todd Spencer
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
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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
Psalm 139:1-18 for Jonathan
Music: Be Still My Soul by Marty Reardon and Trinity Music* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission
1 Corinthians 1:3-9 for Sunday, December 3, 2017
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
Will you give a gift?
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?”
Matthew 25:14-30 for Sunday, November 19, 2017
Artwork: Buried by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com)
Matthew 25:1-13 for Sunday, November 12, 2017
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
Matthew 5:1-12 for Sunday, November 5 2017
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
Back soon…
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
Matthew 22:15-22 for Sunday, October 22, 2017
Photo: Whirlpool Galaxy (credit: NASA/ESA) Song: Be the Center by Michael Frye, sung by Todd Spencer
Matthew 22:1-14 for Sunday, October 15, 2017
Artwork: Holding the Light by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Song: God is My Light by Todd Spencer *used with permission
Matthew 21:33-46 for Sunday, October 8, 2017
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
Matthew 21:21-32 for Sunday, October 1, 2017
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
Matthew 20:1-16 for Sunday, September 24, 2017
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
Matthew 18:21-25 for Sunday, September 17, 2017
Photo: Gloss Mountains of Oklahoma by Todd Spencer Music: Alleluia by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *Used with permission
Matthew 18: 15-20 for Sunday, September 10, 2017
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
Matthew 16:13-20 for Sunday, August 27, 2017
Photo: Top of Pikes Peak by Todd Spencer Music: Most Invited Guest by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission
Matthew 15:10-28 for Sunday, August 20, 2017
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
Matthew 14:22-33 for Sunday, August 13, 2017
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
John 10: 1-10 for Sunday, August 6, 2017
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
Back soon…
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…”
Matthew 10:40-42 for Sunday, July 2, 2017
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
Matthew 10:24-39 for Sunday, June 25, 2017
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
Matthew 9:35-10:23 for Sunday, June 18, 2017
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
Matthew 28:16-20 for Sunday, June 11, 2017
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
John 7:37-39 for Sunday, June 4, 2017
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
1 Peter 4:12-14 and 5:6-11 for Sunday, May 28, 2017
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
1 Peter 3:13-22 for Sunday, May 21, 2017
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
1 Peter 2:2-10 for Sunday, May 14, 2017
Music: As a Deer by Stephen Iverson* *used with permission
1 Peter 2:19-25 for Sunday, May 7, 2017
Photo: Cuthbert’s Isle, off of Lindisfarne Island by Todd Spencer Music: Moon Rise by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission
1 Peter 1:17-23 for Sunday, April 30, 2017
Photo: Hermanoleon* Music: Surely God by Stephen Iverson* (http://www.audiblefaith.com/pages/cd000204) *used with permission
John 20:19-31 for Sunday, April 23, 2017
Artwork: Caravaggio at Hermanoleon Music: Your Living Breath by Stephen Iverson* (http://www.audiblefaith.com/pages/cd000204) *used with permission
John 20:1-18 for Sunday, April 16, 2017
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.
Matthew 21:1-11 for Sunday, April 9, 2017
Artwork: Where the Way Leads by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Tres Capos by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) * used with permission
Back Next Week…
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
John 9 for Sunday, March 26, 2017
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
Back next week…
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
John 3:1-17 for Sunday, March 2017
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
Matthew 4:1-11 for Sunday, March 5, 2017
Photo: Cloudy Pikes Peak by Todd Spencer Music: Tiny Lolf’s Journey by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission
Matthew 17:1-9 for Sunday, February 26, 2017
Artwork: Transfiguration II by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Interlude and Invocation by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission
Matthew 5:38-48 for Sunday, February 19, 2017
Artwork: Blessing Cross by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.come) *used with permission
Matthew 5:21-37 for Sunday, February 12, 2017
Artwork: Love is the Most Ancient Law by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Communion by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission
Matthew 5:13-20 for Sunday, February 5, 2017
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
Matthew 5:1-12 for Sunday, January 29, 2017
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
Matthew 4:12-23 for Sunday, January 22, 2017
Artwork: Casting, by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Deleted Scene 1, Plowshares, by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission
John 1:29-42 for Sunday, January 15, 2017
Photo: Pikes Peak from Palmer Park by Todd Spencer Music: Stone’s Serenade by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission
Matthew 3:13-17 for Sunday, January 8, 2017
Photo: Christmas Eve Candlelight, First United Methodist Church, Colorado Springs Music: Love Song by Trace Bundy (tracebundy.com)
John 1:1-18 for Sunday, December 25, 2016
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
Matthew 1:18-25 for Sunday, December 18, 2016
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
Matthew 11:2-11 for Sunday, December 11, 2016
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
Matthew 3:1-12 for Sunday, December 4, 2016
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)
Colossians 1:11-20 for Sunday, November 20, 2016
Music: Credo III by Dan Gibson from his cd, Solitudes: Peaceful Gregorian Chants (https://www.amazon.com/Illumination-Peaceful-Gregorian-Dan-Gibson/dp/B000WGWWB2)
Luke 21:5-19 for Sunday, November 13, 2016
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
Luke 20:27-38 for Sunday, November 6, 2016
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
Luke 19:1-10 for Sunday, October 30, 2016
Photo: Hiking Intemann Trail with Lukas Nature Sounds: Spencers’ Backyard Fountain
Luke 18:1-8 for Sunday, October 16, 2016
Photo: Fall Leaves at Mueller State Park by Todd Spencer Music: Be Still by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission
Luke 15:5-10 for Sunday, October 2, 2016
Photo: San Gabriel Sanctuary, California by Todd Spencer Music: Pruninghooks by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *Used with permission
Luke 16:19-31 for Sunday, September 25, 2016
Photo: Sunset from the mountain at Camp Egan, Oklahoma. Todd’s spiritual home. Nature Sounds: Todd and Debi’s backyard fountain
Time again for archives…
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
Luke 14:25-33 for Sunday, September 4, 2016
Photo: Slate River near Crested Butte, Colorado by Todd Spencer Nature Sounds: Backyard Fountain at the Spencer Home by Todd Spencer
Hebrews 12:18-29 for Sunday, August 21, 2016
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
Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 for Sunday, August 7, 2016
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
Back Soon!
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
Psalm 85 for Sunday, July 24, 2016
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
Luke 10:38-42 for Sunday, July 17, 2016
Photo: Smoky Front Range by Todd Spencer Music: Missile Bell by Trace Bundy* *used with permission
Galatians 6:7-16 for Sunday, July 3, 2016
Photo: Back Valley of John Wesley Ranch by Todd Spencer Music: Urban Challenge by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission
Galatians 5:1, 13-26 for Sunday, June 26, 2016
Photo: Pikes Peak Sunset by Todd Spencer
Back Soon!
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!
Galatians 1:10-24 for Sunday, June 5, 2016
Photo: Clouds Hugging Pikes Peak, by Todd Spencer Song: Only Love by Stephen Iverson http://www.audiblefaith.com/pages/cd000204
Luke 7:1-10 for Sunday, May 29, 2016
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
Fixed…John 15:26-16:15 for Sunday, May 22, 2016
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”
Acts 2:1-21 for Sunday, May 15, 2016
Photo: Courage at Rosslyn Chapel, Midlothian, Scotland by Todd Spencer Music: Deleted Scene #1, Plowshares by Trace Bundy (tracebundy.com)
John 17:20-26 for Sunday, May 8, 2016
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)
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Sorry, but no podcast this week…Stay tuned!
Revelation 21:1-6 for Sunday, April 24, 2016
Photo: Beautiful Clouds Before the Rain, take by Todd Spencer Music: Tiny Lolf’s Journey, by Trace Bundy (tracebundy.com)
John 10:22-30 for Sunday, April 17, 2016
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”
John 21:1-19 for Sunday, April 10, 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”
John 20:14-31 for Sunday, April 3, 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!