Sacred Ordinary Days with Jenn Giles Kemper
30 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsSacred Ordinary Days with Jenn Giles Kemper explores faith where it hits the pavement of work, relationships, creativity, and real life. Inspired by Jenn’s curiosity and faith (and her work as a minister and spiritual director) we’re crafting a show to help you meaningfully explore your own life with Christ — and ultimately lead you to become more wholly human and more fully faithful. On Tuesdays, join us for a conversation with folks whose words, work, and witness have shaped our team’s understanding of God and practice of faith. (Plus, we’re featuring lots of good music, prompts for your reflection and practice, and plenty of invitations into a community of kindred spirits!)
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Episodes
On Prayer: Imagination, Invitation, & the Voice of God with Fr. James Martin
March 30, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBRev. James Martin, SJ, is a Jesuit priest, best-selling author, and editor-at-large of America magazine. Father Jim, as he graciously lets us call him, joins Jenn Giles Kemper to explore why he believes prayer is, well, for everyone. In this warm and welcoming episode, Father Jim and Jenn discuss Ignatian spirituality, the power of imagination in our prayers, the gift of the Holy Spirit, and how contemplation and action go hand-in-hand. Father Jim also shares how, in his words, “God is makin...
On Soul Care: Prayer & Practice in African American Christianity with Barbara Peacock
March 23, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBExperienced spiritual director and award-winning author Dr. Barbara Peacock joins Jenn to share the compelling, beautiful ways in which African American women and men throughout history have approached soul care, prayer, and spiritual direction. Dr. Peacock also gives a glimpse into how a great cloud of witnesses has shaped her vocation and personal to ministry. Dr. Peacock and Jenn discuss the power of sabbath in our walk toward wholeness, the necessity of lament in our lives, and the gift ...
On Making: Awareness, Abundance, and Art with Makoto Fujimura
March 16, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBWorld-renowned artist Makoto Fujimura, author of “Art + Faith: A Theology of Making,” draws from his deep well of reflections on creativity and the spiritual aspects of “making” in this poetic, inviting conversation with Jenn Giles Kemper. Experienced in the Japanese art of Kintsugi (mending broken ceramic with lacquer and gold to create something new) Makoto (Mako) talks with Jenn about what he’s learned about the very nature of our Maker God through this process of being “not only restored...
Prayer for the Brokenhearted
February 17, 2021 01:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBWhat becomes of the brokenhearted? Pandemic-tide rages on. Our hearts are battered and bruised. Some of us have lost jobs. Others of us have lost loved ones. We wonder when we will get to share meals with neighbors again and worship together like we used to. We wonder if—and when—racial and economic injustices will be restored, redeemed, and reconciled. We ache for healing to come in our communities and families, in our churches and our very souls. Throughout these six weeks of prayer, we h...
Prayer for the Hopeful
February 10, 2021 02:20 - 8 minutes - 7.76 MBWhat is hope to you? Something that gets you through the day? Or something elusive that feels just out of touch? In this fifth week of Sacred Ordinary Days communal prayer, Kayla Craig, liturgist-in-residence and podcast producer at Sacred Ordinary Days, hosts this time of reflection and prayer to help you on your journey of becoming more wholly human, more fully faithful. P.S. Did you miss last week’s prayer for the fearful? You can find it here. We invite you to join us for companionshi...
Prayer for the Fearful
February 03, 2021 02:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBNaming our fears doesn’t make us weak—it makes us brave. Join us as we pray for the fears that so easily entangle us. How do we discern when our fear is our God-given intuition, protecting us? And how do we discern when it’s a lie taking root in our hearts, wrapping around us like a weed to prevent us from walking the path of love God intends for us? In this fourth week of Sacred Ordinary Days communal prayer, Kayla Craig, liturgist-in-residence and podcast producer at Sacred Ordinary Days, ...
Prayer for the Exhausted
January 27, 2021 03:42 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBBeloved, when was the last time you rested? Like, truly shut everything down and simply...breathed? Sabbath can often feel like an admirable—but unrealistic—sentiment for our very full, very ordinary lives of taking out the trash, meeting the work deadlines, and scrambling to make (or order in) dinner. You’re a parent? Your kids need you. You’re on-call? Your workplace needs you. The list goes on, and if we're being honest, rest is often elusive to us. If not me, who? If not now, when? We h...
Prayer for the Lonely
January 20, 2021 01:45 - 9 minutes - 8.6 MBJoin us in our second week of prayer as we pray for the lonely. And really, when we’re doing that? We’re praying for all of us. In our human limitation, it’s difficult to fathom that the God of all things does not leave or forsake us, even in the moments we feel most desperately alone. Maybe you’ve felt misunderstood and all alone as you reflect on the church tradition you grew up in. Maybe you’ve felt politically lonely. Emotionally misunderstood. Spiritually isolated. Professionally adrif...
A Communal Call for Prayer
January 13, 2021 02:00 - 10 minutes - 9.89 MBFor the next six weeks, we’re inviting you into an intentional time of prayer with a series of bonus episodes. No perfect words or serene locales necessary. We’re praying from our glorious, unglamorous ordinary spaces — and in doing so — accepting the invitation to waltz with the Maker who delights in our very being. We’re still working on podcast interviews, but we believe this time of prayer together is so important that for the next six weeks, you’ll find audio versions of the prayers on...
A Communal Call for Prayer: Prayer for the Overwhelmed
January 13, 2021 02:00 - 10 minutes - 9.89 MBFor the next six weeks, we’re inviting you into an intentional time of prayer with a series of bonus episodes. No perfect words or serene locales necessary. We’re praying from our glorious, unglamorous ordinary spaces — and in doing so — accepting the invitation to waltz with the Maker who delights in our very being. We’re still working on podcast interviews, but we believe this time of prayer together is so important that for the next six weeks, you’ll find audio versions of the prayers on...
[Unedited] Tsh Oxenreider with Jenn Giles Kemper
December 24, 2020 21:24 - 1 hour - 57 MBListen to the unedited conversation between Tsh Oxenreider and Jenn Giles Kemper, available now! On Thursdays following a newly-released interview episode, we’re releasing the long-form conversation. We hope it feels like you are sitting in a chair at the table with us. As we were producing our latest episode, On Journeying: Travel, Traditions, and Turning to the Psalms with Tsh Oxenreider, we realized something: There’s SO much that falls on the cutting room floor. As you’ll hear in this c...
On Journeying: Travel, Traditions, and Turning to the Psalms with Tsh Oxenreider
December 22, 2020 16:34 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBWriter and travel guide Tsh Oxenreider joins host Jenn to talk about journeying through shadow and light during Advent — and using the Psalms to map the way. Tsh shares about navigating different faith traditions and forging a new path for herself — a path that, as it turns out, has been well-tread by centuries of Christians before her. Tsh and Jenn discuss spiritual pilgrimages, finding meaning from cultures outside their own, and sifting out gifts and graces in the Psalms. They also div...
[Unedited] Scott Erickson with Jenn Giles Kemper
December 17, 2020 22:06 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBListen to the unedited conversation between Scott Erickson and Jenn Giles Kemper, available now! On Thursdays following a newly-released interview episode, we’re releasing the long-form conversation. We hope it feels like you are sitting in a chair at the table with us. As we were producing our episode of Sacred Ordinary Days with Jenn Giles Kemper with Scott, we realized something: There’s SO much that falls on the cutting room floor. As you’ll hear in this conversation with Scott, he and ...
On Vulnerability: Prayer, Art, and Parenthood with Scott Erickson
December 15, 2020 21:19 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBArtist and storyteller Scott Erickson joins host Jenn Giles Kemper to explore vulnerability through prayer, creativity, and parenthood. Jenn brings her natural curiosity and her experiences as a spiritual director to the chat, inviting listeners to ponder their own vulnerabilities in this season of Advent. Throughout the episode, Scott and Jenn explore rekindling the wonder of God-with-Us. Scott shares about the “hauntings” he feels in his vocation and Jenn reveals which recent life experie...
COMING SOON: The NEW Sacred Ordinary Days podcast! (Hear from host Jenn now!)
November 24, 2020 21:26 - 3 minutes - 2.75 MBIn this trailer, Jenn Giles Kemper, founder of Sacred Ordinary Days and host of this brand-new podcast, sits down to share a glimpse into how her team is crafting a show that will help you meaningfully explore your own life with Christ — and ultimately lead you to become more wholly human and more fully faithful. Here, you are welcome. Here, you belong. Bring your questions along with your cup of tea or coffee and join Jenn at the table soon for Episode 1! Subscribe on your favori...
The NEW Sacred Ordinary Days Podcast with Jenn Giles Kemper
November 24, 2020 21:26 - 3 minutes - 2.75 MBIn this trailer, Jenn Giles Kemper, founder of Sacred Ordinary Days and host of this brand-new podcast, sits down to share a glimpse into how her team is crafting a show that will help you meaningfully explore your own life with Christ — and ultimately lead you to become more wholly human and more fully faithful. Here, you are welcome. Here, you belong. Bring your questions along with your cup of tea or coffee and join Jenn at the table soon for Episode 1! Subscribe on your favorite podcas...
Traveling Companions + Sending
June 08, 2016 05:00 - 45 minutes - 43.9 MBRESOURCES REFERENCED: Insight Timer app Centering Prayer via Contemplative Outreach Blessing for Longing from To Bless The Space Between Us: A Book of Blessings by John O’Donohue BRING IT HOME What journey are you currently on, and who are your traveling companions today? Let us know on social media using the hashtag #sacredordinarydays. About Sacred Ordinary Days with Jenn Giles Kemper: Sacred Ordinary Days with Jenn Giles Kemper explores faith where it hits the pavement of work, r...
Ordinary Time + Vocation
May 25, 2016 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBRESOURCES REFERENCED: Finding Purpose in Life: The Long Guide to Finding Your Life’s Work via The Meaning Movement The Calling Process: a step-by-step guide to finding purpose and pursuing your dream job by Dan Cumberland Let Your Life Speak: Listening to the Voice of Vocation by Parker Palmer To Be Told: God Invites You to CoAuthor Your Future by Dan Allender Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer by Richard Rohr Sacred Ordinary Days Planner BRING IT HOME… What are yo...
Pentecost + The Holy Spirit
May 11, 2016 05:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBRESOURCES REFERENCED: Two days left to sign up for the retreat! Get $5 off the Sacred Seasons liturgical wall calendar now through May 15 Purchase the 31 Days to a Meaningful Morning Course for just $20 May 16-June 1 Pre-order the academic edition of the Sacred Ordinary Days liturgical day planner and save $5 BRING IT HOME… How do you mark Pentecost? In what languages can you spread your Good News? What is burning within you? Let us know on social media using the hashtag #sacredordinar...
Eastertide + Sabbath
April 27, 2016 05:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBRESOURCES REFERENCED: Sabbath by Dan Allender (part of The Ancient Practices series) Even God Rested by Kim Thomas Sabbath as Resistance by Walter Brueggemann GO FURTHER Do you practice Sabbath? How do you cease and feast? Let us know on social media using the hashtag #sacredordinarydays. About Sacred Ordinary Days with Jenn Giles Kemper: Sacred Ordinary Days with Jenn Giles Kemper explores faith where it hits the pavement of work, relationships, creativity, and real life. Inspired ...
Eastertide + Celebration
April 06, 2016 05:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBRESOURCES REFERENCED: Our recent webinar on daily practice, the Examen, and retreats, plus details on our own retreat this May! 25 Ways to Celebrate Life This Easter Season Feast! Real Food, Reflections, and Simple Living for the Christian Year by Haley Stewart A Homemade Year: The Blessings of Cooking, Crafting, and Coming Together by Jerusalem Jackson Greer Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals by Shane Claiborne, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, and Enuma Okoro Let Us Keep The Fe...
Holy Week + Easter + Prayer
March 23, 2016 05:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBRESOURCES REFERENCED: Worldwide Labyrinth locator “Be Still and Know” prayer from Work of the People GO FURTHER What were your prayers like as a child and how have they changed or grown as you have changed and grown? What prayer practices are you playing with these days?Let us know on social media using the hashtag #sacredordinarydays. About Sacred Ordinary Days with Jenn Giles Kemper: Sacred Ordinary Days with Jenn Giles Kemper explores faith where it hits the pavement of work, rela...
Lent + Almsgiving
March 09, 2016 06:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBRESOURCES REFERENCED: Where Jesus Prayed by Danielle Shroyer (and Lacy's current Journey Book Club selection!) Prayers of the People Pop Resources The Brilliance, “Prayer of the People,” from the new album, Brother Better Life Bags Noonday Collection Kiva Micro-Loans Sama Group Revised Common Lectionary Google Calendar L’Arche International GO FURTHER How do you give? Has our conversation inspired new and creative ways to give? About Sacred Ordinary Days with Jenn Giles Kempe...
Lent + Prayer
February 24, 2016 06:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBRESOURCES REFERENCED: Worldwide Labyrinth locator “Be Still and Know” prayer from Work of the People Plus how to practice Lectio Divina, everyday calls to prayer (5 surprising ways to encounter God hidden in your daily life), Lacy's prayer bead collection in the Journey Shop, and Lacy's post on almost buying a house and the meaning of prayer. GO FURTHER What were your prayers like as a child and how have they changed or grown as you have changed and grown? What prayer practices are you ...
Lent, Ash Wednesday + Fasting
February 10, 2016 06:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBRESOURCES REFERENCED: Immortal Diamond: The Search for Our True Self by Richard Rohr (on the true self / false self and the current Journey Book Club selection!) Spiritual Director’s International Seek & Find Guide (Learn more about Lacy's spiritual direction services—available in person in Seattle as well as online via Skype—here) Robcast: Episode 8 | The Enduring Relevance, Astonishing Power, and Unexpected Brilliance of the Bible GO FURTHER What’s meaningful to you about the season o...
Ordinary Time + Rule of Life
January 20, 2016 06:00 - 43 minutes - 41.2 MBRESOURCES REFERENCED: Creating a Rule of Life Course Spiritual Director’s International – Seek & Find Guide Rule of Life Pilgrim Principles by Lacy Clark Ellman 31 Days to a Meaningful Morning online course The Desire Map by Danielle LaPorte consolation vs. desolation Examen Practice download Examen / Ignatian resources: ignatianspirituality.com beckyeldredge.com GO FURTHER How do you experience Ordinary Time? Are you someone who looks forward to its invitation to embrace the ...
Epiphany + Pilgrimage
January 06, 2016 06:00 - 43 minutes - 41.2 MBRESOURCES REFERENCED: Lacy's book, Pilgrim Principles: Journeying with Intention in Everyday Life The Liturgical Year: The Spiraling Adventure of Spiritual Life by Joan Chittister Door-chalking tradition Benediction music from Common Prayer GO FURTHER What are your thoughts on Epiphany, and how do you plan to mark it? What star is guiding you in the season ahead? About Sacred Ordinary Days with Jenn Giles Kemper: Sacred Ordinary Days with Jenn Giles Kemper explores faith where it h...
Christmas + Christmastide + Celebration
December 23, 2015 06:00 - 45 minutes - 43.1 MBRESOURCES REFERENCED: Living the Christian Year Lectio divina how-to Verse for memorization and meditation “Give Me a Word” free course from Christine Valters Paintner GO FURTHER Tell us what your Christmas celebration is like. How did your family celebrate growing up? How do you live with grace in the tension between new traditions and old, other people’s expectations and your hope? Do you celebrate Christmas for 12 whole days? What are you hoping to try adding? About Sacred Ordinary...
Advent + Crafting Traditions
December 16, 2015 06:00 - 44 minutes - 42.7 MBIf you'd like to read more of Jan Richardson's blessings, you can pick up her latest book Circle of Grace, which I shared the closing blessing from at the end of the episode. You can also join the Still Forming Advent Meditations group that our friend Christianne Squires has been leading, where she is offering meditations through the Advent season (including audio meditations based on the Advent blessings in Jan's book). To learn more, visit Christianne at stillforming.com. To Dance with Go...
Soul Friends + The Beginning
December 09, 2015 06:00 - 37 minutes - 37 MBRESOURCES REFERENCED: Sacred Seasons: a perpetual liturgical wall calendar Sacred Ordinary Days: a liturgical day planner Sacred Ordinary Days Workbook (free when you sign up here) Girl Meets God To Bless the Space Between Us BRING IT HOME What’s your experience of the Liturgical Calendar? Add your voice to the conversation in the Sacred Ordinary Days Facebook Group or on social media using the hashtag #SacredOrdinaryDays. About Sacred Ordinary Days with Jenn Giles Kemper: Sacred Ord...