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Lectio Divina with Nadia Bolz-Weber
Jan 30, 2024
Lutheran pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber discusses her falling out with Christianity and her journey back to it on her own terms. The podcast explores the practice of Lectio Divina, focusing on slowly reading and reflecting on scripture. They also discuss the transformative power of engaging with texts, the blessings of breaking down, and the importance of authenticity and vulnerability in preaching. Additionally, they touch upon the benefits of platforms like Substack for personal reflection and direct access to the audience.
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- Lectio Divina is a contemplative prayer practice of slowly reading a passage of scripture, reclaiming and repurposing the texts for liberation, freedom, and mercy.
- Preachers should lead from a place of personal connection and vulnerability, breaking hearts and offering comfort to remind people of their connection to the divine and the power that transcends their own pettiness.
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Practice of Lexio Divina
The podcast episode explores a contemplative prayer practice called Lexio Divina. It is described as a Benedictine monastic practice from the sixth century. In the practice, a passage of scripture is read slowly and contemplatively, allowing something to stand out. The speaker acknowledges that the Bible is loaded for many people and has been weaponized. However, the practice focuses on reclaiming and repurposing the texts for liberation, freedom, and mercy. It is about finding the beauty, wisdom, and humor in the texts. The speaker emphasizes the importance of personal connection to the divine and having access to a power greater than oneself.
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