ColumbiaCSL Podcast

S2E29-In the Name of Wholeness; Enriching the World with Reverend Rafe Ellis

The American writer Henry Miller said, “The moment one gives close attention to anything – even a blade of grass – it becomes mysterious, awesome, and indescribably magnificent.” By virtue of our holy place in the Universe, we are charged with the world’s enrichment.

S2E48-Recognizing Wholeness; Seeing the Good in All with Reverend Rafe Ellis

In her book, Grounded: Finding God in the World, Diana Butler Bass wrote, “When we recognize our common humanity – when we recognize our own humanity in the face of the other – we also recognize the face of God.” There is a vision of love and wholeness deep within us all, an intuitive sense of our Oneness with God and with each other.

S2E47-Embracing Wholeness with Reverend Rafe Ellis

We are a part of a greater wholeness. Let’s learn how to be a reference point of this wholeness and how to live in harmony with all parts.

S2E46-Oh My!! with Reverend Rafe Ellis

Bring your Thanksgiving Day extras to share during our first Sunday Brunch Celebration of Gratitude Service.

S2E45-The Profane with Reverend Rafe Ellis

God expresses as EVERYTHING…including the profane!

S2E44-The Sacred with the Columbia Centers for Spiritual Living Pracitioners

To Practice a sacred life is to be devoted to seeing the Divine in everything and in everyone. This week we will focus on being in the practice, especially when life gets in the way!

S2E43-The Mundane, Sigh... with Reverend Rafe Ellis

Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. But wait! I thought this enlightenment thing would change all that.

S2E42-The Genius of the AND with Reverend Rafe Ellis

Builders of greatness liberate themselves with the “Genius of the ‘AND’ ― paraphrased from Jim Collins. This week we explore solutions, possibilities, and potentials that exist as we release ourselves from the bondage of the known and step into the unknown, where paradoxes play.

S1E41-The Tyranny of the ”OR” with Reverend Rafe Ellis

The Tyranny of the “OR”: Jim Collins reminds us that, “Builders of greatness are comfortable with paradox. They don’t oppress themselves with the “Tyranny of the ‘OR’”, which pushes people to believe that things must be either A OR B, but not both.” This week we look at the ways that the OR has kept us in bondage and some of the solutions that exist in the third way

S2 E40-Shaking Up Our Worldview with Reverend Rafe Ellis

This journey of paradox calls us to curiosity and a willingness to stay in the question rather than know the answer. This uncertainty leads to vulnerability, which can be challenging. Luckily, there are tools we can use along the way to remember that playfulness is the key, even in the midst of challenges.