Commons Church Podcast

Keeping Time - Scott Wall

Sep 1, 2025
Scott Wall, a speaker known for his insightful reflections on faith, dives into the significance of keeping time within a Christian framework. He uncovers how the liturgical calendar enriches community spirituality and transforms ordinary moments into sacred experiences. Exploring timekeeping's historical roots across cultures, he highlights its evolution through neuroscience. Wall encourages embracing rhythms of faith and communal practices, ultimately revealing how God's presence can be found in the everyday journey of life.
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Structure Of The Christian Year

  • The Christian (liturgical) calendar cycles through Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, Pentecost, and Ordinary Time.
  • These seasons shape communal worship and invite reflection on Jesus' life and the divine story.
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Marking Time Is Deeply Human

  • Marking time is a universal human activity rooted in survival, agriculture, and communal memory.
  • Scott links ancient monuments and astronomical observation to our impulse to order life around seasons and events.
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Why Time Feels Faster With Age

  • Neuroscience shows subjective time perception depends on memory, processing load, and dopamine.
  • Scott uses this to explain why time stretches when young and speeds up with repetition and age.
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