{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Sabbath Life Podcast","title":"Becoming who are are with a rule of life in community, with J.R. Rozko","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2023,"description":"In this episode of the Sabbath Life Podcast, Peter White talks with J.R. Rozko, an Anglican priest in Canton, OH, who works closely with the Order of the Common Life. J.R. shares his story of discovering the legacy of monastic communities, the deep internal work that a rule of life involves, and what belonging to the Order of the Common Life is like. \nIn this episode, you’ll hear: \n–How J.R. came to be interested in the work of monastic communities \n–What the Order of the Common Life is and how it was started\n–The process of belonging to the Order through postulancy, noviate, and discernment of vows \n–The differences between creating one's own rule versus receiving one from a community\n–Practical steps for engaging with the Order of the Common Life\n–How the witness of the Church to the world thrives because of communities like these\nKey themes \n–The meaning of a rule of life and how it shapes spiritual growth\n–The long history of discipleship in monastic communities\n–The role of monastic orders in cultivating faithfulness and the love of God\n–Learning to recognize God’s voice in everyday life \n–Discipleship as commitment versus content consumption\nGuest bio \nRev. Dr. J.R. Rozko is an Anglican priest and lives in Canton, OH, with his wife Amy and their three kiddos. Together, he and Amy curate Canton Abbey and pastor Common Life Church. He is also preparing to take his first temporary vows with the Order of the Common Life.\nResources and Links\nOrder of the Common Life: orderofthecommonlife.org\nCanton Abbey: cantonabbey.org\nCommon Life Church: cantonabbey.org/clc\nLuigi's in Akron: luigisrestaurant.com\nAbout The Sabbath Life \nThe Sabbath Life Podcast shares stories about the Abbey of the Heights, Christian contemplative traditions, and rhythms that help us become more human and friends with time. \nConnect with The Sabbath Life \nWebsite: thesabbathlife.com \nRetreats: thesabbathlife.com/personal-retreats\nGive: thesabbathlife.com/give \nClosing thought: \"I am thinking...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/v1497I8S5v6Ca1HeF68V7JBS4JGjPD2_56EDZoc5urM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kZDRj/NzZkZTkzZTZhMjI5/MjI4OGI4NmZkMzI0/OTEzYy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}