How do you stay optimistic about the future, when you feel jaded by the fate of the world?
Meaningful conversations with millennials about faith, hope and what – from God to Google – they put their trust in, in an uncertain world.
We’re taking on the big, spiritual questions you’ve been asking your whole life, but never had anyone to talk about them with – until now.
This is Keeping Faith.
For the last episode of our season, we're bringing you some light in the darkness of a challenging year on this Keeping Faith Holiday Special.
We're catching up with Kate Werneburg, Luke LaRocque and Dave Photiadis from episodes past to hear what's bringing them joy, connection and yes, even faith in this holiday season like no other.
Together Kate, Luke & Dave reflect on memories of holidays growing up. The traditions that meant to the most to them. And how they're updating them to resonate with their lives now.
They share the need for us to lean into peacemaking as we connect with family & friends. And that taking care of yourself is a key part of being able to do that work.
And they share the practices they use to help them stay spiritually connected this time of year. And offer blessings for each of us this holiday season.
Because yes, it's still possible to find meaning, even if this season looks different.
Thanks for being part of Season 2! We'll be back in the new year with more info on what's coming up next for Keeping Faith.
In the meantime, you can catch up on episodes and find spiritual practices to help support you through the holidays at keepingfaithpod.com. And share your thoughts with us on this episode or season via email at hello@keepingfaithpod.com. Or find us @keepingfaithpod on Instagram & Facebook.
10 Dec 2020
Living In Love With The Universe
When Stephen Scharper saw his childhood nature area bulldozed to make way for a new rec centre, he felt a spark alight within him.
It was a deep understanding that the health of natural world is a direct reflection of the health our societies. And that in order to save one, we have to fight for the health of both.
And this belief has driven his curiosity about the cosmic connection between us and the natural world in every aspect of his life.
Prof. Stephen and I talk about his life-long fascination with nature and his adventure-filled childhood among the forests, creeks and toboggan hills of suburban Conneticut.
He reflects on the memory of Richard Nixon visiting that rec centre as the moment he realized we have to fight for what we value. And fueled his commitment to the social justice movements of the 1980s & 90s.
And he shares his belief that we need to find joy in the hard work of social change. Because without it, we're missing a key part of the cosmic experience.
Because how do you make a difference, and make sure you're not running on empty?
This is his story.
Stephen Scharper is an associate professor at the Department of Anthropology and the School of the Environment at The University of Toronto. He is the author of several books on theology and ecology, including a new edition of The Green Bible, released in November, 2020.
Find Stephen's Breathing With Nature Practice in our Spiritual Practice Library at keepingfaithpod.com/library. Find out more about his story and share your thoughts on this episode @keepingfaithpod on Instagram & Facebook.
3 Dec 2020
Defying Labels
Growing up with a scientist father in one of Toronto's most culturally diverse neighbourhoods, Luke LaRocque's life looked different than what you'd expect of a "traditional" Christian upbringing.
So it wasn't a surprise when in college he began to question whether the term "Christian" even fit him at all.
But after years of searching, he came to realize that what really mattered was whether that faith felt true to him - regardless of if he fit the label perfectly.
Luke and I talk about his belief that faith is inherently political. And at the same time, struggles with seeing his faith used for political gain.
He shares his challenge with the term "evangelical." And the deep need he sees for us to have conversations across our divides.
And as he leaves a job he loves, he reflects on his deep belief that what we're here to do in the world is so much more than our job titles.
Because how do you find belonging, when you feel like you don't fit in?
This is his story.
*Heads up! There are a few technical issues with this episode. But it's a really good one. So bear with them, and you won't be disappointed!
Try out Luke's Praying With Technology Practice in our Spiritual Practice Library at keepingfaithpod.com/library. Find out more about his story and join the conversation @keepingfaithpod on Instagram & Facebook.
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