Red Backpack Podcast

Matt Appling, author of Life After Art: What You Forgot About Life and Faith Since You Left the Art Room, went to the art room to teach, but found himself learning something profound, unexpected, even life changing: that the art room’s most enduring and timeless lessons are not for kids learning to paint or draw, but […]

Alycia Adams Neighbours talks about marriage into the mental illness of a spouse, domestic violence, children, and divorce ending in the suicide of her husband.   A story of loss, learning, forgiveness and the grace to step onto the dance floor of life again. You can decide to dance. . In this episode you will learn: […]

Jason Elkins of Transparent talks about digital marketing and strategy, why coffee is your best friend for building a new venture, and why a Jesus fish tattoo says nothing about the condition of a person’s soul. . In this episode you will learn: . How 100 cups of coffee can build your business or ministry. […]

Catherine Caine of Cash and Joy talks about why you don’t have to become a three piece suited psychopath to succeed in your business, how to build a business that blesses everyone it touches, including you( Especially you)  and the importance of keeping the kazoo player in your band. . In this episode you will […]

Gail Pitt of Dovehouse Ministries talks about spiritual direction ministry which offers many different opportunities in which a person can learn to grow in relationship with God, take time apart with God to listen to and for Him. . In this episode you will learn: . The Spiritual Exercises developed by Ignatius of Loyola to […]

Michele Christensen of the Hot Love Revolution talks about how the physical heat in your marriage is directly linked to your spirit, tools that are available to re-kindle the flame, orgasmic meditation and Ice Road Truckers.  No kidding. . In this episode you will learn: . That the best of your erotic, romantic, and spiritually […]

Bill Puryear of Coherent Counsel talks about a solution to the misery of playing the wrong role on a team,why fit and alignment are ultimately soul issues, and how a Nashville guy lived and learned traditional Japanese corporate culture. . In this episode you will learn: . How to connect to Teamability technology. . How […]

Lectio Divina (lex-ee-oh dih-vee-nuh) . Lectio Divina is the practice of allowing scripture to read us. . The practice has four movements: read, reflect, respond, and release. . We read or listen to a short passage of scripture four times.   . 1. Read (Lectio) . Begin by reading or listening to a short passage […]

. The Surrender from the book Wellsprings: a book of spiritual exercises by Anthony de Mello . Click “Read More” to read along. . Begin by seeking silence. . For this, come home to yourself. Come to the present. Ask yourself: where am I right now? What am I doing? What am I thinking? What […]

Chad Jarnagin of the Luminous Conference talks about the intersection of contemplation and creativity, finding a tribe that understands your need for both quiet and community, and the intricacies of selection to the Baseball Hall of Fame. . In this episode you will learn: . How to connect to the Luminous Conference. . How to […]