Because our offerings and ways that we’re engaging in the world have shifted recently, this podcast will no longer be available come Thursday, September 22, 2022.

We do hope, however, that we can continue to be a part of one another's spiritual journeys.
Below are a few ways that you can be in touch with us so that we can stay connected:

Website: www.foundrysc.com
Newsletter: https://foundrysc.com/connect/newsletter
Foundry Spiritual Center You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAV2kwc_uIpv2_lSjDD9-tA
The Contemplative Life Podcast: https://foundrysc.com/podcast
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundryspiritualcenter/

We hope you’ll continue to join us on your own spiritual journey.

Discussion One
- What was that like for you?
- What did you notice or hear?

Job 12:7-8 (NIV)

Discussion Two
- What was that like for you?
- What did you notice or hear?

Foundry Spiritual Center: A collective for spiritual growth and wellness.

What is spirituality?
- A belief that there is something greater than ourselves and that we are one part of the greater whole

John 4:15 (NIV), John 4:21-23 (NIV)

Discussion One:
- What do you hear that interests you?
- What questions or curiosities do you have?
- What fears or worries do you have?

Education
- Online Book Study Discussion Group
- The Contemplative Life Podcast

Reflection
- One-on-One Spiritual Direction
- Retreats

Practice
- Online Drop-In Contemplative Prayer
- Online Spiritual Formation Series

Also see:
- Calendar page:  https://foundrysc.com/connect/calendar

Discussion Two
- Is there anything you’d like to hear more about?
- What other questions do you have?
- Anything you feel particularly excited about or interested in?

NON-DUALITY
“Both/And” expands our awareness of God, others and the world around us.

Why Non-Dualism is so helpful for us:
- We develop an ability to hold things in tension

Spiritual practice: Letting go

Philippians 2:6-7 (Berean Study Bible)

Discussion One:
- What does it cause you to think about?
- Do you have your own examples of how “clinging” has been unhelpful to you?
- What has helped you in developing an ability to hold things in tension?

Why Non-Dualism is so helpful for us:
- Non-duality helps us accept the difficulties in life

Spiritual Practice: Rest

Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)

Quote: - Wild Mercy by Mirabai Starr, p. 31, 32

Discussion Two:
- Do you relate to needing help to accept the difficulties of life?
- How do you navigate trying to have a moment-by-moment relationship with God?
- Is there anything you’re wondering about?

NON-DUALITY
“Both/And” expands our awareness of God, others and the world around us.

Philippians 4:7 (NIV)

Nondualistic thinking 
- Sees subtlety, exceptions, mystery, and a bigger picture

Discussion One:
- Have you heard of Non-dualism before?
- Can you see how this framework of Both/And might serve you?
- Do you have your own examples of how this both/and experience comes up in your life?

Nondual Awareness
- Another term for union with God. 

Luke 17:21, Mark 1:15, John 18:36, Psalm 139:1 & 11

Discussion Two:
- Are there ways that you sometimes become aware of God’s presence? How do we experience this in our actual lives?
- How do we engage in a life where the Kingdom of Heaven lives within us?
- What do we wonder about?

INNER WISDOM
We engage in deep listening to discover the inner wisdom of the Spirit.

Discussion One:
- What are some initial thoughts that come to mind when you think about inner wisdom? 
- What appeals to us?   
- What challenges might we encounter?

Proverbs 20:5 (NIV)
Acts 15:28 (NIV)
Proverbs 11:14 (NLT)

Discussion Two:
- What are some ways you have accessed inner wisdom?  
- Who are examples of people who have drawn out of you?

LIFELONG LEARNERS
We are lifelong learners committed to curiosity and growth.

Proverbs 2:6, 10-11 (NIV)
- Life gives us many choices.
- God can teach us these things about ourselves 
- Living as lifelong learners can help us remember to engage with our Divine Guide

Discussion One:
- What sorts of choices do you make that help you engage with learning?
- Does joy as a byproduct of learning resonate with you?

Mark 4:14-20 (NIV)

Discussion Two:
- Can you relate to the struggle of learning by way of failure?
- How does Jesus’ explanation of the Parable help you? 
- Is there anything you wonder about?

LIFELONG LEARNERS
We are lifelong learners committed to curiosity and growth.

Childlike Faith

Matthew 18:3 (NIV)

Beginner’s Mind: To see as though for the first time

Discussion One:
- What helps you to engage a Beginner’s Mind where you can “see as if for the first time?”
- Are there ways that you can identify with feeling blocked because of your own existing ideas and experiences?

Matthew 7:7-8 (NIV)
Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)

Discussion Two: 
- Do you resonate with feeling like you need to have all the answers?
- Does Jesus’ invitation to ask and to rest feel encouraging to you in any way? 
Is there anything you wonder about?