In the mid-20th century, The Times in London ran an essay contest, inviting highly respected thinkers and leaders to respond to the question, “What’s wrong with the world?” Chesterton offered this as his full response: Dear Sirs, I am. Sincerely yours, G. K. Chesterton... Chesterton was in contact with the reality of the masculine The post 047: Intensive Series (Episode 8 of 8) [podcast] appeared first on Become Good Soil.

Podcast: Subscribe in iTunes | Play in new window | Download For a human character to reveal truly exceptional qualities, one must have the good fortune to be able to observe its performance over many years. If this performance is devoid of all egoism, if its guiding motive is unparalleled generosity, if it is absolutely certain there is no thought... The post 046: Intensive Series (Episode 7 of 8) [podcast] appeared first on Become Good Soil.

Join me for this sixth episode of an eight-part series where we are going behind the scenes into the most recent Become Good Soil Intensive. If you're joining us for the first time in this series, I would encourage you to begin with... The post 045: Intensive Series (Episode 6 of 8) [podcast] appeared first on Become Good Soil.

How are you arranging your days? Dallas suggest that there is a possibility and a promise that, in time and over time, we can indeed arrange our days so that we are "experiencing deep contentment, joy, and confidence in our everyday life with God." The post 044: Intensive Series (Episode 5 of 8) [podcast] appeared first on Become Good Soil.

In Renovation of the Heart, Dallas says, "Our soul is like a stream of water, which gives strength, direction and harmony to every other area of our life. When the stream is as it should be, we are constantly refreshed and exuberant in all we do, because our soul itself... The post 043: Intensive Series (Episode 4 of 8) [podcast] appeared first on Become Good Soil.

It's perhaps the second most dangerous and daring prayer we could ever pray. And it is one that can lead us into treasures beyond telling. Listen to this session from the most recent Become Good Soil Intensive about receiving God as Mother... The post 042: Intensive Series (Episode 3 of 8) [podcast] appeared first on Become Good Soil.

What was it about Jesus that allowed him to become quite possibly the most relaxed and lovingly unpredictable person who ever lived? Join me as we explore part two of an eight-part series in which we're going behind the scenes into the most recent Become Good Soil Intensive. The post 041: Intensive Series (Episode 2 of 8) [podcast] appeared first on Become Good Soil.

Many are saying that in the automobile industry, there has not been a revolution of this magnitude since Henry Ford inaugurated the assembly line for the Model T Ford on December 1, 1913. Yet as with every revolution and in every growing kingdom, there are hidden costs. The post 040: Intensive Series (Episode 1 of 8) [podcast] appeared first on Become Good Soil.

In time it sometimes comes to pass that familiarity can give way to presumed familiarity. That presumed familiarity can then give way to unfamiliarity. And unfamiliarity can give way to boredom, obscurity, or even contempt. – Dallas Willard, The Divine Conspiracy The post 039: Contemplative Prayer – Episode 3 of 3 [podcast] appeared first on Become Good Soil.

What is it like to really know God? Not just know about God but to know him, thoroughly and comprehensively in the most essential places of our souls? What if there were a way to practice experiential knowledge of God? What if we could regularly encounter God on a level far deeper than creedal statements... The post 038: Contemplative Prayer – Episode 2 of 3 [podcast] appeared first on Become Good Soil.