Love this whole series! I've listened to it several times. I have a question though about your comments around the 42/43 min mark where you say you can increase your union with Christ. You mention that a lot but I don't totally understand what that means. Would it also work to say you are strengthening your "experience" of your union with Christ? Isn't our union full and complete, done by God, and not dependent on what we do or don't do in this area of being a mystic?

This conversation is mind blowing!!!!!❤

Brilliant episode , thank you so much 😊

More of this kind of content please. ❤

Thank you!!! I am looking forward to the book release when it's "ready". Please consider including this prayer in the PAUSE app. Perhaps when the book is available, it could become a daily focus as you did with Resilience. I've walked through that twice now, once when it was first released, and again in the beginning of this year. God be with you both!

All I know is my relationship with God would be nothing like it is if not for the two of you! In the early 2000s I was only a few years in to my relationship with Jesus when a blessed mentor gave me The Sacred Romance and soon after Capivated for my 20 something birthday. I call you modern day prophets. And you really have been spiritual parents to me. I can’t wait to share the kingdom with you guys. I just want to say thank you and keep going, you inspire me. I wait for both podcasts each week with a thirst. Blessings and I do pray for you guys and the ministries 🙏❤

Jesus said, “Remember me”

As you were saying what the Father said to you: "Cleanse your love of Me, first with the blood of Jesus, and then with the River of Life." I thought of the washing of one another's feet and how He said to Peter: "unless I wash your feet, you have no part in Me" We walk through this dirty world facing many offenses and insults, hurts and rejections, and the need we have is tremendous by faith we receive the washing daily in the Blood of Yahshua... Also the love , received and given, from one another... And the River of Life!!! Psalm 46:4 4 There is ia river whose streams make glad the city of God, Revelation 221-2 22 Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2 through the middle of the street of the city; also, on either side of the river, the tree of life2 with its twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit each month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations the holy habitation of the Most High. Isaiah 41:18 18 I will open rivers on the bare heights, and fountains in the midst of the valleys. I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water.

I believe when we seek out answers to questions from the world we miss out on God’s Wisdom!!! We are responsible to Guard our Hearts, Mind, Time, Energy and Peace!!

So very timely. Will be listening to it again.

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This is such a blessing ❤

Yes, Lord 🙌🏻🕊🕊🕊

Love 💕 luv

Thank you for sharing this!

This couple is authentic!!!! I love them and the incredible articulation they bring to the table about God, Jesus and scripture!!!! Very elevated thinking and insight!!!! ❤❤❤

What gems of truth!!! Really purposeful poignant thoughts!!! Can you do a program on empty nest 🪺 coping and transition!!!! Really been ruff 🐶

Josh Garrels, you help me get close to the holy spirit because I sing along to your songs singing to our Lord and Savior I can feel the Holy Spirit becoming alive inside me honestly you’re the first gospel singer I really got into and I listen to so many others gospel singers, which there are so many great ones! But I love you good girls you help me get closer to God with your music!❤ come to Washington state and do a concert me and my family would come and see you in a heartbeat. That’s been my prayer to God that you come so I can see you in concert in person. God bless you. You are wonderful. You have Jesus in your heart. I can tell in your words.

Yes!!!!!!

I am thrilled to hear you will be re-launching Sacred Romance. I still have my copy from the late 90s ... it was healing and freeing and formative in my life in that season, and I sense that it will continue that good work in the season ahead.

I look forward to this podcast every week. It "sets" me for the week.

during the pause, God prompted me to stop and to take a deeper pause and spend time in His presence. So life giving

:0) - I restarted the podcast at 16:16 and thought he was talking about a life. The comment works for me that way too "my life is half over and it's too late" rebutted by "look at all the time you have left and taking the pressure off and asking God what does your soul need?"

Beautiful. I've found Martin Laird's books valuable on this topic.

Around 2010 after I had promised the Lord and myself that I would not listen to secular music, I was upset at christian radio because I didn't like the music. I was praying "complaining" to the Lord while driving down the road with the radio on. I was pretty bummed out because I wanted to keep my promise but I really missed classic rock. The Lord spoke to me. HE said, "shut up." I was shocked and wanted to whine because it was kind of offensive but He said to shut up so I kept my mouth shut. Josh Garrels' song Beyond the Blue was on the radio. I finally heard it and I thought, Lord, that's the kind of music I want to hear. Then I had a moment where I realized God is so much smarter than me. I went home and looked it up on the internet and found out his name and the name of the album. I was going to buy it but he was giving it away for free. I have been a fan ever since. I have seen him in concert twice. His music should be on Christian radio everyday.

Thank you guys for teaching particular ways, and pointing to pertinent scriptures, of fighting these strategic crafts of the enemy. Your wisdom from God is so appreciated and needed.

My hearts desire❤

How do we know this utopian vision will actually come to pass?

What did I remember? I watched the series very intentionally and focussed back then, so here's the list: I remember Alex being nervous and anxious regarding his blood results, complaining about the fact, that the option of internet makes him even more insecure because he doesnt understand the results- and my thought: YES, google use to understand symptoms and results always talks you dead. I sure remember the coffee story, it was relating and refreshing. I remember John saying that he felt like -regardless a deadline in April- he decided to slow down. I remember the discussion about how difficult it is to lose weight, and the opposing search results regarding the very same method, as well as the same occurence about the question whether it is fruitful to nourish your inner child or not. I remember Alex' fascination about the fact that children just EAT the icecream with pleasure without first checking the ingredients and our need to come back to such simplicity. I remember me being delighted about Brother Lawrence being set in focus as a practising the presence of God, for its one of my favorite books as well as Alex quoting a passage of The good Shepherd by K.E.Bailey, in his own words. But I most remember that I thought: That's it! Theres always a holy and an unholy version of sth, and the term mystic is a good example for it. That was a takeaway and very inspiring indeed. I remember the joy that broke out by saying the Sacred Romance would be re-released after years with Allen. And the need for margins, and John saying he has to intentionally go for those margins. Ah, and Allens joy over his son doing dude stuff the other day and his fight with his taxes. The fierce decision to slow down and how good it was. Btw I LOVED the >stumbling over< I recognized within me that ended in a bright grin- reading: "Watch it wherever you watch Podcasts" in the announcement, because I thought: It always was so convenient to just...cl...oh. Yes, if I wanna watch it, I will do it intentionally. Nice move, folx. To sum it up: I remember a lot of personal stories more than the overall intent for the series- but thats what the bible does also by giving us examples of personal stories to remember. I still say: best way to move on, its a joy.

Where else would I go? I've experienced gut-wrenching losses that I won't mention here, but I could not imagine walking away from the one true God, my Lord, who has bouyed me at times and carried me at others. I thank God for his gracious unending love. My greatest hope is that I can be more effective for his Kingdom, even as I know I fall short every day.

For ladies.... "light a flame" (candle) Get some ladies "Flames" going...

There's a reason why it's called the inter'net'... or the 'web'... Luke 18:8 I tell you that He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?”

Thou, oh Lord, art a shield about me; You're my glory and the lifter of my head. Thou, oh Lord, art a shield about me; And You're my glory and the lifter of my head. Oh, hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah You're the lifter of my head. ❤

Thank you so much for this episode! So encouraging and re-orienting in this age "internet discipleship". Every time I listen I am drawn into deeper connection with God. Thank you.

These people are the real deal!!!!❤

I have a sister in Christ who has a critical spirit. Whenever I'm around her, I feel that spirit take over my thoughts. This is a real issue. I feel so bad for her, and I have prayed for her, but now I feel like I am better equipped to deal with this. It is a foul spirit and a soul tie that needs to be dealt with in prayer, by the authority given to me in Christ! Thank you!!! ❤

I agree

24 years of marriage and at last there are answers.

Hearing all this I feel like I'm walking on holy ground

Great podcasts. This is so reassuring that at 71, I have not completely lost it. Thank-you. Blessings

This needs to be repeated over and over again. Sometimes I can hear God; I can hear His voice, His words of comfort to me, but I can't always feel Him or feel His words. I can sometimes. But my soul has been traumatized in recent years, I am so weary and dry from pure exhaustion and completely overwhelmed with all I have to do. I'll admit the internet has not helped and has even damaged my already fragile attention span. I need to spend my time better and I am constanrly distracted. What you are talking about is real.

This recap was priceless - thank you for hitting the key points again and even adding more depth to the modern day mystic life. It is a balm to the soul

Practical = 10 ways to a better life, the 5 point sermon, 10 steps to financial security, etc. How many YT videos start with these words? It's no wonder we have these issues in our relationship with God and with others! We have zero patience and zero desire for mystery. I love the mystery of God. The wonder of the Trinity, the virgin birth, and so much more. We need to let God be God. Without the mystery, we undermine His power and sovereignty.

I have a lump on my forearm that I went for an ultrasound on. Within 2 days, I got a call for a follow-up appointment, but not for 3 weeks! After my rabbit trail search on YT, I now think I have, at the very least, a lipoma and at the very worst, sarcoma (cancer). 😂 I release the outcome of that follow-up appointment to the Lord. I ask Him to help me stay away from this trap! This was a very timely podcast for me. P.S. I basically don't watch the news anymore. I'm slowly trying to get rid of those negative traps in my life, but it's a hard habit to break!

Ive loved this series

This was excellent

I love these recaps. It is so good. It is great to refresh our memories and reflect on them anew

My heart grieves when I listen to this series on the Ordinary Mystic. I grieve because I am 61 years old this year and gave my heart to Jesus when I was 8 and there are all those years I have missed experiencing union with God on such a deep level every day!! 😢 I am so excited to spend the rest of my life being an everyday Mystic and thank you so much for this life changing series!! ❤

John, your podcast just 'happened' to pop up in my feed. I read Wild at Heart many years ago, and heard you speak at Break Forth in Edmonton, Alberta. I'm so excited to see this podcast! I have subscribed. Blessings from the land of the 'frozen chosen'. It's Canada Day today. Please pray for us. We're in a world of hurt here. May many come to faith in Jesus through this dark time! We must preach the gospel, in season and out of season, until He comes. God bless you! ❤

Hold on, saints! Never give up on the Lord because He never gives up on you!! Thank you, Josh. I've loved your music for a long time now. I appreciate you sharing your heart's cry with us. His promises stand!!! ❤