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
Author Archives: Todd Spencer
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)
Back Soon!
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!
Luke 24:1-12 for Sunday, March 27, 2016
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
Luke 19:28-40 for Sunday, March 20, 2016
Photo: Sanctuary Window, Grace Cathedral in San Francisco taken by Todd Spencer Music: Love Song by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission
John 12:1-8 for Sunday, March 13, 2016
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
Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 for Sunday, March 6, 2016
Artwork: From a Long Way by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Coronation by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission
Luke 13:1-9 for Sunday, February 28, 2016
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)
Luke 13:31-35 for Sunday, February 21, 2016
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
Luke 4:1-13 for Sunday, February 14, 2016
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
Luke 9:28-36 for Sunday, February 7, 2016
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)
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 for Sunday, January 31, 2016
Artwork: Love is the Most Ancient Law by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Only Love by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson)
Sorry, tech problems
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”
1 Corinthians 12:1-11 for Sunday, January 17, 2016
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
Acts 8:14-17 for Sunday, January 10, 2016
Artwork: Something Old, Something New by Jan Richardson (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Stone’s Serenade by Trace Bundy (tracebundy.com)
Luke 2: 25-40 for Sunday, December 27, 2015
Artwork: Winter Solstice by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Anchor by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission
Luke 1:39-45 for Sunday, December 20, 2015
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
Luke 3:7-18 for Sunday, December 13, 2015
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
Luke 3:1-6 for Sunday, December 6, 2015
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
Back soon!
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.
John 18:33-37 for Sunday, November 22, 2015
Photo: A North Carolina Fall by Todd Spencer Music: Surely God by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission
Mark 13:1-8 for Sunday, November 15, 2015
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”
Mark 12:38-44 for Sunday, November 8, 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
Mark 12:28-34 for Sunday, November 1, 2015
Photo: Pikes Peak in Fall by Todd Spencer Music: Intro in Open D by Todd Spencer
Mark 10:46-52 for Sunday, October 2015
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
Mark 10:35-45 for Sunday, October 18, 2015
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)
Mark 10:17-31 for Sunday, October 11, 2015
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
Mark 10:2-16 for Sunday, October 4, 2015
Artwork: Honest About Dark and Light by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Refugee by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission
Mark 9:38-50 for Sunday, September 27, 2015
Artwork: Heartbeat Liturgy by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Open My Eyes by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission
Mark 9:30-37 for Sunday, September 20, 2015
Photo: Borrowed from Michelle DeRusha’s fine blog* (michellederusha.com) Music: Timepiece by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission
Mark 8:27-38 for Sunday, September 13, 2015
Artwork: Self-Sacrifice by Michelle DeRusha (michellederusha.com) Music: Your Way by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission
Mark 7:24-37 for Sunday, September 6, 2015 – Feast of St. Aidan
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
James 1:17-27 for Sunday, August 30, 2015
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
Ephesians 6:10-20 for Sunday, August 23, 2015
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
Ephesians 5:15-20 for Sunday, August 16, 2015
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
Ephesians 4:25-5:2 for Sunday, August 9, 2015
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
Ephesians 4:1-16 for Sunday, August 2, 2015
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
Back soon!
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
Ephesians 2:11-22 for Sunday, July 19, 2015
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
Mark 6:14-29 for Sunday, July 12, 2015
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]
Mark 6:1-13 for Sunday, July 5, 2015
Image: Lakota Hope Prayer Posts, White Clay, Nebraska by Todd Spencer
Back soon! Serving at Pine Ridge Reservation…
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
2 Corinthians 6:1-13 for Sunday, June 21, 2015
Photo: Expansive View at John Wesley Ranch by Todd Spencer* Music: Be Still by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *Used with permission
2 Corinthians 5:6-10,14-17 for Sunday, June 14, 2015
Artwork: Are You Coming or Going by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Deleted Scene 1, Plowshares by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *Used with permission
Mark 3:20-35 for Sunday, June 7, 2015
Photo of hands cross by Jordan McCubbin Music: The Time Has Come by Stephen Iverson (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson)
John 3:1-17 for Sunday, May 31, 2015
Artwork: As Wind Fills a Sail by Jan Richardson* (www.janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Right Before Me by Stephen Iverson* ((www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission
Acts 2:1-21 for Sunday, May 24, 2015 – Pentecost Sunday
Artwork: That We May Breathe Together by Jan Richardson* (www.janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Your Living Breathe by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *Used with permission
John 17:6-19 for Sunday, May 17, 2015
Artwork: Who Gave You Your Eyes? by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Only Love by Stephen Iverson* ((www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *Used with permission
Acts 10:44-48 for Sunday, May 10, 2015
Photo: Discovered by way of Google Images at Centre Church (http://www.centrechurch.net/blog/2014/10/24/advwhk2l7spcrpjt5h5y21w72m1au5) Music: Open My Eyes by Stephen Iverson (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson)
Acts 8:26-40 for Sunday, May 3, 2015
Artwork: Sometimes the Road is a River by Jan Richardson*(janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Holy Rest by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *Used with permission
Acts 4:5-12 for Sunday, April 26, 2015
Artwork: Restore the Joy of Salvation by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Missile Bell by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *Used with permission
Acts 3:12-19 for Sunday, April 19, 2015
Photo: Pike’s Peak Sunset by Todd Spencer Music: Tiny Lolf’s Journey by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission
Happy Easter!
Gone to Oklahoma to spend time with my folks. Back next week! I encourage you to find a podcast from my archives to use this week. There are over 100 to choose from! Easter Peace, Todd
Mark 16:1-8 for Sunday, April 5, 2015 Easter Sunday
Artwork: Risen by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: The Jesus Prayer by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *Used with permission.
Mark 11:1-11 for Sunday, March 29, 2015 Palm Sunday
Artwork: Palm Sunday II by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: The Jesus Prayer by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *Used with permission.
John 12:20-33 for Sunday, March 22, 2015 The Fifth Sunday of Lent
Photo: Wheat Stalk by Tattoo Kid (http://tattoo-kid.com/wheat-stalk-tattoo.htm) Music: The Jesus Prayer by Stephen Iverson (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson)
John 3:14-21 for Sunday, March 15, 2015 The Fourth Sunday of Lent
Artwork: Clearly Seen by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: The Jesus Prayer by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *Artwork and Music used with permissions.
John 2:13-22 for Sunday, March 8, 2015 The Third Sunday of Lent
Artwork: The Temple of His Body by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: The Jesus Prayer by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *Artwork and Music used with permissions.
Mark 8:31-38 for Sunday, March 1, 2015 The Second Sunday of Lent
Artwork: It Takes a Wilderness by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: The Jesus Prayer by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *Artwork and Music used with permissions.
Mark 1:9-15 for Sunday, February 22, 2015, First Sunday of Lent
Artwork: Discernment in the Desert 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) * Artwork and Nature Sounds used with permissions.
2014 in review
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2 Kings 2:1-12 for Sunday, February 15, 2015
Artwork: You Have Known Me by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Peace Be Still by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *Used with permission.
Mark 1:29-39 for Sunday, February 8, 2015
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1 Corinthians 8:1-13 for Sunday, February 1, 2015
Artwork: Wisdom’s Path by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Tres Capos by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *Artwork and Music used with permissions.
Jonah 3:1-5, 10 for Sunday, January 25, 2015
Artwork: Jonah’s Blessing by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Your Way by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *Artwork and Music used with permissions.
1 Samuel 3:1-10 for Sunday, January 18, 2015
Artwork: And Love Will Rise Up and Call Us By Name by Jan Richardson* (janricharsonimages.com) Music: As A Deer by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *Artwork and Music used with permissions.
Genesis 1:1-5 for Sunday, January 11, 2015
Artwork: An Ancient Light by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Moon Rise by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *Artwork and music used with permissions.
Back Soon – Happy New Year!
Luke 2:22-40 for Sunday, December 28, 2014
Artwork: Presentation in the Temple by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Open My Eyes by Stephen Iverson (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson)* *Artwork and music used with permissions.
Luke 1:26-38 for Sunday, December 21, 2014 – Advent 4
Artwork: A Home for God by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Nature Sounds: Windy Winter Solstice 1 – Lakefield National Park, Cape York by Tai*(https://soundcloud.com/nature-sounds/windy-winter-solstice) *Artwork and Nature Sounds used with permissions.
John 1:6-8, 19-28 for Sunday, December 14, 2014 – Advent 3
Artwork: A Way in the Wilderness by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Lord God Heal Me by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *Artwork and Music used with permissions.
Mark 1:1-8 for Sunday, December 7, 2014 – Advent 2
Artwork: Making Way by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Be Still by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *Artwork and music used with permissions.