Send us a Text Message.Psalm 101 is a Psalm from David written at the beginning of his reign. At this time David is unsure of himself as a worthy leader. I think we all feel like this sometimes, whether it's a leadership role through parenthood

When and How to Leave a Toxic Environment Like a Mystic with Psalm 94

9 days ago 13m 51s

Send us a Text Message.Hello and Welcome to Loving the Imperfect!!Sometimes it can be hard to tell if you're experiencing a toxic environment. The toxicity can disguise itself and sometimes you've been existing in it for so long you can no lon

Is the Spirit Nudging You?

16 days ago 20m 33s

Send us a Text Message.How can you tell if the Holy Spirit is nudging you? In this episode along with a reading from the 87th Psalm, I'll tell the story of Nicodemus from the Book of John Chapter 3. This is one of my favorite scenes from the Bi

Can Ordinary People be Holy?

23 days ago 16m 11s

Send us a Text Message.Hello and thank you for tuning in! I'm Brianne Turczynsk, a teacher, an author/journalist, a filmmaker, and a student of mysticism in the Christian tradition. Mysticism is the part of all religions and practices that unif

Mystical Islam and Rumi with Psalm 73

1 month ago 24m 34s

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to Loving the Imperfect! On this week's episode, I will briefly discuss Sufism and Rumi in this episode since Psalm 73 reminded me so much of some of Rumi's poems. For those of you who don't know what Sufism is, t

The Parting of the Red Sea: Myth, Miracles, and Message with Psalm 66

Apr 25th, 2024 19m 38s

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we discuss the Red Sea crossing and the scientific evidence that proves it may have occurred. It's an episode that asks us to notice the miracles in our lives and the Spirit of Love's subtle nudges to gl

The Story of a Cure: Anxiety, Depression, and Panic with David and Psalm 59

Apr 18th, 2024 21m 24s

Send us a Text Message.If talking about these topics is a trigger for you, please skip this episode. In this episode, I'll take you into the wilderness with me and talk more about my experience with the anxiety and panic attacks I endured for s

Finding Solace in the Garden with Vita Sackville-West and Psalm 52

Apr 11th, 2024 23m 45s

Send us a Text Message.In this tenth episode, I introduce you to Vita Sackville-West, owner and creator of Sissinghurst Castle Gardens in Kent, England. She was my muse and the voice in my head for many years when I was doing a lot of gardening

Finding Your True People

Apr 4th, 2024 26m 42s

Send us a Text Message.Thank you for joining me today. Please consider sharing or subscribing! In this episode I talk about leaving the crowd, our comfort zones, to seek what the Spirit is calling you to do. It also includes a brief teaching on

Loving Pontius Pilate

Mar 28th, 2024 24m 33s

Send us a Text Message.As Easter is approaching I thought we should take a closer look at Pontius Pilate, a man with whom Jesus is forever entwined. This episode offers a different approach to looking at those embedded in the system of unjust d

King David and Sappho of Lesbos: A Happy Comparison

Mar 21st, 2024 30m 27s

Send us a Text Message.This episode contains a reading of Psalm 31, a psalm that brings to mind the crucifixion of Jesus. I will share a reading from the poetry of Sappho, a Greek poetess of the year 600 B.C.E. I will compare her work to David

Celtic Spirituality with Psalm 24

Mar 14th, 2024 26m 12s

Send us a Text Message. Happy St. Patrick's Day to all of you who celebrate. We are going to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with some readings of John O'Donohue and end with a Celtic blessing. We dive into Psalm 24 and talk about God knocking on o

Navigating Stormy Seas with Psalm 17

Mar 7th, 2024 16m 24s

Send us a Text Message.In this week's episode, I share a reading from Psalm 17 and we get to know the Psalmist David as an author, poet, and fellow sailor navigating the stormy seas of life. I'll take one verse from Psalm 17: "Show me the wonde

How to Deal with Bullies: Psalm 10

Feb 29th, 2024 18m 34s

Send us a Text Message.How do we deal with a bully? In this episode, I talk about compassion while bringing in my own story along with the work of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, the late Archbishop Desmund Tutu of South Africa, and Ariel Burger.

Breaking our Hearts: Psalm 3

Feb 23rd, 2024 12m 18s

Send us a Text Message.How do we see God in our enemies? How do we move toward peace with someone who has done something atrocious? Join me for a little reflection on breaking our hearts for peace in today's episode. For more information about

The Company We Keep: Psalm 1

Feb 23rd, 2024 17m 34s

Send us a Text Message.Have you been traumatized by religion? In today's episode, I'll tell my personal story about religious trauma and the impact it had on my life. For more information about me and my work, please visit www.brianneturczynsk

Loving the Imperfect: Psalm 47

Feb 21st, 2024 11m 4s

Send us a Text Message.This is our pilot episode on Psalm 47. Why start there? Because that's where I happened to be in my daily psalm readings. This, completely off-the-cuff, and unrehearsed episode explores the creative heart and gives listen

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