The Digital Examen

<p>With the infinite knit into our very being, our brief life cannot bring us ultimate joy and satisfaction.</p><p>And yet, as we long for eternity, we can find meaning and peace by resting in God, serving others, and...

<p>In seasons when life feels meaningless, how can we perceive purpose, hope, and even joy?</p><p>Amid our deeply materialistic culture, the purpose of life can seem to simply be the elimination of pain and...

<p>Many of us are trapped in a default state of hurry, leaving little space for self-care, spiritual depth, or true rest. The cost is palpable: frayed nerves, drained energy, and fractured relationships—with ourselves...

<p>How do we move beyond performative spirituality and instead bring our whole selves to God in prayer—including our boredom, sorrow, and joy?</p><p>It can be hard to believe that the entire spectrum of human experience...

<p>Reading the Bible can sometimes feel like a chore or duty. But when we slow down, we notice the text carries an invitation to join a story that’s vibrant, creative, and deeply personal. </p><p>In this episode of The...

<p>For many of us, the possibility of joy can feel intimidating or unattainable. Sometimes elusive and hard to pin down, we wonder if joy is simply a feeling or if it could involve our emotions in any substantial way...

<p>What do we do when the “spark” of life fades?</p><p>The sorrows and fleeting pleasures of life can leave each of us despairing, burnt out, and unfulfilled. Yet even here, God offers us an alternative: real...

<p>Slowing down in a culture of speed isn’t easy. Noticing in an age of distraction might be even harder. And experiencing joy amid the pressure to produce can feel impossible.</p><p>But walking intentionally with God...

<p>Life is a mysterious gift—a gift meant to be given for the sake of others.</p><p>While our individualistic and speed-driven culture urges us to prioritize our own needs and desires, serving others can offer us not...

<p>Modern technology has become more than just a neutral tool—it has become a “superpower,” making the sensation of skill and semblance of progress almost effortless.</p><p>Personalized algorithms allow us to shed the...

<p>Politics not only include who and what you vote for. It reveals how you see yourself, other people, and God. </p><p>Our imaginations have been malformed by fear-inducing stories and unchecked allegiances, revealing...

<p>Many of us default to suppressing our emotions. Yet, even our most challenging emotions reveal our beliefs about ourselves, others, and God.</p><p>Instead of avoiding our complex emotions, how can we faithfully...

<p>In seasons of poignant grief and loss, we all ask a version of the question, “How long, O Lord?”</p><p>Though Scripture tells us that God draws uniquely near to the hurting, experiencing hope amid our pain often...

<p>Parenthood—and life—rarely unfolds the way we expect.</p><p>Whether we are raising children or not, we all experience complexity, messiness, and insecurity in our relationship with ourselves, others, and God. Though...

<p>Our desires reveal who we are becoming.</p><p>Yet, we are able to satiate our longings more easily and quickly than ever before in human history.</p><p>Our hearts decay in the wake of desire overwhelm, consumerism...