There was a time in my life when I was a National Public Radio news junkie. My alarm clock turned on playing NPR’s “Morning Edition.” I drove to and from work listening to the news. After work, I caught up with the news of the day. I tuned in on the weekends to hear the commentary about all the news of the week. Often, I was so chill with the news that I would put it on to fall asleep.   And then something happened. I don’t know if it was me who changed—or if it was the news.

I was honored to be featured in The Academy for Spiritual Formation's Podcast in October. Listen here . I highly recommend that you consider how the Academy for Spiritual Formation might be calling you these days. There is another 2-year Academy starting later in 2026 and led by my good friend, Blake Kendrick. I will be one of the faculty presenters for this experience. 2-Year Academies. If you have already attended a 2-year Academy or are just wanting to test the waters, tak

Today's Practice: Gratitude