{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Commons Church Podcast","title":"Brother Lawrence - Scott Wall","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/aeb7d1af\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1789,"description":"Dive into Week 2 of our \"Reads a Classic\" series as Scott introduces us to Brother Lawrence and his timeless classic, The Practice of the Presence of God. Discover how this 17th-century lay monk found profound spiritual transformation in the ordinary, mundane tasks of daily life.\nLast week, Bobbi took us on a wild ride with Saint Hildegard of Bingen's Scivias—if you missed it, catch up now! This week, we explore Brother Lawrence's revolutionary approach to faith, emphasizing \"holy freedom\" and finding divine connection in every aspect of life, from preparing meals to cleaning dishes.\nLearn how Lawrence's concept of a \"general fond regard to God\" can free us from restrictive spiritual practices and invite us to see God's presence saturating the world. We'll also unpack the fascinating story behind The Practice of the Presence of God, a book published posthumously and seemingly against Lawrence's wishes—a testament to the power of meaningful conversations and shared wisdom.\nThis message is for anyone navigating a polarized culture, facing physical limitations, or simply seeking to infuse their daily work with deeper meaning. Brother Lawrence reminds us that every mundane task, done in love, can mirror Christ's daily efforts to join God in what God is already doing.\nKey Themes:\nBrother Lawrence & The Practice of the Presence of God\nFinding God in the Ordinary\nHoly Freedom in Spiritual Practice\nDivine Connection in Friendship & Daily Life\nThe Spirituality of Work\nOvercoming Spiritual Frustration","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/uxKfzWwb4rzSxIpOPsfeKUfqtnGLeRcjApsL-tKueYk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85YmRi/YzU5ZWMzNjJiZTU5/NDQ3M2FmNmVlODlk/ZGJjNy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}