Wandering the Desert
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsReflections from a Stumbling Pilgrim
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Epilogue: Going Somewhere Good
December 24, 2021 21:21"I hope you receive everything I’ve ever said here with the heart I intend, that we learn to take our belief seriously that the Holy Spirit is everywhere present and filling all things. All things. It has been a joy to offer these reflections and to stumble on the path toward the Kingdom with you all. This has been so good, and I know it’s all going somewhere even better."
Chapter Thirty-Five: Good Parts in Bad Roles
March 25, 2021 21:01As we continue the Lenten journey, Christian reflects on whether "try harder" and "just stop" approaches to our passions actually are that beneficial to our progress in the spiritual life.
Chapter Thirty-Four: Putting Out Fires
March 12, 2021 15:59This week marks the year anniversary of COVID-19 being declared a national emergency. Christian Gonzalez reflects on the impact of the pandemic over the last year, particularly viewing it through the lens of trauma.
Chapter Thirty: 'Tis the Season, Part Two
March 05, 2021 02:09In the last episode, Christian Gonzalez explored how Christ being born in us is the reason for the season. This time, he explores what this might actually look like.
Chapter Thirty-Three: It's a Bottle Episode!
February 27, 2021 00:24Christian reflects a bit on the NBC Show, Community, and wonders what its implications are for our life as the community of the Church.
Chapter Thirty-Three: It’s a Bottle Episode!
February 27, 2021 00:22 - 23 minutes - 33 MBChristian reflects a bit on the NBC Show, Community, and wonders what its implications are for our life as the community of the Church.
Chapter Thirty-Two: Dancing With Myself
January 29, 2021 15:30This week, Christian Gonzalez reflects on welcoming all the parts of ourselves (including the ones we don't like) to the table as we seek to move forward in love.
Chapter Thirty-One: Welcome to Reality
January 15, 2021 21:33This week, Christian Gonzalez explores how our faith is one that must exist within this world as it is, not by trying to escape it.
Chapter Thirty: ’Tis the Season, Part Two
December 11, 2020 23:04 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBIn the last episode, Christian Gonzalez explored how Christ being born in us is the reason for the season. This time, he explores what this might actually look like.
Chapter Twenty-Seven: Survival of the Friendliest
November 28, 2020 03:24Christian Gonzalez reflects on some of the brighter sides of the pandemic for a change, finding that "happiness can be found in the darkest of places."
Chapter Twenty-Nine: 'Tis the Season!
November 20, 2020 20:58At the beginning of the Nativity Fast, Christian Gonzalez reflects on the past year and the true reason for the season.
Chapter Twenty-Nine: ’Tis the Season!
November 20, 2020 20:55 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBAt the beginning of the Nativity Fast, Christian Gonzalez reflects on the past year and the true reason for the season.
Chapter Twenty-Eight: Touched by Love
November 06, 2020 19:55Christian Gonzalez explores the aftermath of Election Day while both sides wait to see who won. Which side is God on? Or does dividing ourselves into “sides” miss the point?
Chapter Twenty-Six: On Earth as it is in Heaven
October 09, 2020 17:41This week, Christian Gonzalez reflects on the scriptural and patristic theme of living a Gospel that makes a material difference in the world.
Chapter Twenty-Five: You're Bigger!
September 25, 2020 13:41Back from the break, Christian Gonzalez reflects on the division he sees in society and urges others to rise above it.
Chapter Twenty-Five: You’re Bigger!
September 25, 2020 13:40 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MBBack from the break, Christian Gonzalez reflects on the division he sees in society and urges others to rise above it.
Chapter Twenty-Four: We're All in This Together
June 08, 2020 23:53Christian Gonzalez reflects on the riots and protests following the COVID-19 Pandemic and wonders whether there are some things for us to learn.
Chapter Twenty-Four: We’re All in This Together
June 08, 2020 23:50 - 19 minutes - 27.8 MBChristian Gonzalez reflects on the riots and protests following the COVID-19 Pandemic and wonders whether there are some things for us to learn.
Chapter Twenty-Three: Get Your House in Order
May 26, 2020 20:01Sometimes life just feels like an unconquerable mess, but maybe part of the call of life is to get used to learning how to deal with messes when they arise.
Chapter Twenty-Two: He's Not Safe
May 12, 2020 21:13Christian Gonzalez reflects on the reopening of American life, and explores the tension he feels between faith and fear.
Chapter Twenty-Two: He’s Not Safe
May 11, 2020 22:10 - 18 minutes - 26.8 MBChristian Gonzalez reflects on the reopening of American life, and explores the tension he feels between faith and fear.
Chapter Twenty-One: Love Wins
May 04, 2020 22:08Christian Gonzalez continues to reflect on life under quarantine and considers the ways in which love lends meaning to even the hardest of times.
Chapter Twenty: How Long, O Lord?
April 27, 2020 22:10Christian Gonzalez continues to reflect on the ongoing nature of the pandemic, and wonders what God might have for us in this season.
Chapter Nineteen: There Are No Words
April 13, 2020 20:16At the beginning of Holy Week, Christian Gonzalez reflects on the sheer amount of noise that has filled his waking hours and his desire to move to a more quiet contemplation.
Chapter Eighteen: Canceling Pascha
April 07, 2020 21:15This week, Christian Gonzalez explores the difficulty, the need, and the call to remain joyful, even when times feel dark and difficult.
Chapter Seventeen: We're All Gonna Die!
March 31, 2020 16:42This week, Christian Gonzalez reflects on the novel coronavirus and its impact on the way we follow Jesus during this particular Great Lent.
Chapter Seventeen: We’re All Gonna Die!
March 30, 2020 17:41 - 19 minutes - 27.8 MBThis week, Christian Gonzalez reflects on the novel coronavirus and its impact on the way we follow Jesus during this particular Great Lent.
Chapter Sixteen: You Gotta Want It
March 10, 2020 01:25This week, Christian Gonzalez reflects on spiritual healing and explores some of the obstacles that may stand in the way.
Chapter Fifteen: Things Fall Apart
March 02, 2020 14:07Christian Gonzalez reflects on the difficult reality of life in this world and how Jesus is our only hope.
Chapter Fourteen: Only Human
February 10, 2020 20:59This week, Christian Gonzalez reflects on how hard it is to be a person, and how we are continually learning through the ins and outs of life.
Chapter Thirteen: Do All The Things!
February 04, 2020 23:44This week, Christian Gonzalez reflects on the reality that admitting you have limits is a hard but necessary part of the spiritual life.
Chapter Twelve: Jesus Loves Me
January 20, 2020 23:07This week, Christian Gonzalez explores the various ways that we tend to identify and how all such self-definitions must find their fulfillment in God's love.
Chapter Eleven: Admit It!
January 13, 2020 16:58Christian Gonzalez reflects on the nature of shame and its corrosive effects on our lives.
Chapter Ten: Come Out of the Cave
January 06, 2020 23:27Christian Gonzalez reflects on how relationships in his life bid him to come live for something other than himself.
Chapter Nine: A Beginning of Good
December 31, 2019 19:48And a Happy New Year! At the turning of the year, Christian Gonzalez reflects a little on 2019 and explores the kind of New Year's Resolution he hopes to make for 2020.
Chapter Eight: Prepare Him Room
December 24, 2019 17:17Merry Christmas! Christian discusses how he has experienced noisy culture getting in the way of opening the heart to the Lord.
Chapter Seven: These Are My Friends
December 17, 2019 00:06Sometimes the world can feel overwhelming and dark. Christian Gonzalez discusses how stories can offer important reminders and visions of goodness, beauty, and truth.
Chapter Six: Kind of a Big Deal
December 09, 2019 18:53It seems that many of us are always busy. This week, Christian Gonzalez explores some of his struggles with being over-committed.
Chapter Five: Beating Iron Mike
November 26, 2019 18:14As Thanksgiving approaches, Christian Gonzalez reflects on how difficult it is to stop complaining and suggests what it might mean to do all things with Christ's strength.
Chapter Four: Making Minimum Payments
November 18, 2019 16:35At the beginning of the Nativity Fast, Christian Gonzalez reflects on the difficulty (and need) to make a strong effort to reach for the Lord.
Chapter Three: Sometimes It Just Hurts
November 11, 2019 18:44Christian Gonzalez discusses the inevitability of pain and how, rightly used, it can bring forth new life.
Chapter Two: What a Friend We Have
November 04, 2019 14:03Christian Gonzalez discusses his struggle with loneliness and reflects on how it might be used for something other than what he wants.
Chapter One: Getting Started
October 29, 2019 14:38In the first episode of Wandering the Desert, Christian discusses the purpose of this new podcast from Y2AM and describes the often arid feeling of the spiritual life while looking for some pieces of manna along the way.