Transformation Intensive

Prodigal Sons and Daughters (M1-05)

This episode of the Transformation Intensive podcast delves into the Ignatian Exercises, First Movement, Week 5, 'Prodigal Sons and Daughters.' The discussion highlights how using physical postures can aid in prayer, supported by Biblical examples and guidance from Ignatius himself. The podcast includes a prayer practice called 'palms up, palms down' and introduces 'Visio Divina,' using Rembrandt's 'Return of the Prodigal Son' for reflection. It also previews the week ahead in the Transformation Intensive journey, exploring imaginative empathy through the story of the prodigal son and examining personal images of God.
01:38 How the body helps us pray
11:53 Prayer Practice: Visio Divina
22:50 Week of Prayer Overview
25:07 Imaginative Empathy in Prayer
31:28 Changing Images of God
31:39 God-Self-Others Triangle
41:41 Closing Prayer and Reflections

Principle and Foundation, Part 2, Sorting Out Our Desires

This episode features Tim Gemmell introducing the central virtue of gratitude in Ignatian spirituality. Valerie McIntyre introduces week four, 'The Principle and Foundation Part 2: Sorting Out Our Desires.' Valerie unpacks the important Ignatian concepts of interior freedom, holy indifference, disordered attachments and desire. The episode includes two guided prayer exercises, A Gratitude Examen and an Imaginative Prayer Exercise to uncover buried desires. The episode also mentions the work of Jacque Phillipe and Walter Ciszek and concludes with the Collect for the Last Sunday in Lent. For more information visit www.transformationintensive.org.

The Principle and Foundation, Pt. 1, Gift of Creation (M1-03)

This episode features Ann Gemmel introducing the importance of journaling and 'Breath Prayer' in Ignatian spirituality, while Valerie McIntyre sets the stage for a week focused on 'The Principle and Foundation, Part 1, The Gift of Creation.' Listeners are encouraged to engage with nature and reflect on creation as God's gift, employing all five senses. Practices include spending time outdoors, photography, poetry, and watching nature documentaries. The episode also mentions the film, My Octopus Teacher, readings from William Berry and Walter Burghardt, and shares Dr. Clyde Kilby’s Ten Resolutions for Mental Health, concluding with a collect for the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi.
Music by Austin Sebek, "Something"www.worshipstart.com/royaltyfreemusic

M1-02 God’s Love in My Life Story, Part 2

This episode  features Ned Arnold introducing the tip of the week, "You are doing it right," Sandy Sticha introducing the prayer practice, "Looking at Jesus Looking at Me," and Valerie McIntyre introducing the upcoming week of prayer, "God's Love in my Life Story, Part 2."
Music by Austin Sebek, "Something" https://www.worshipstart.com/royaltyfreemusic

M1 - 01 - God’s Love in My Life Story, Part 1

M1-01-God's Love Pt1
This episode introduces the Transformation Intensive Podcast, a nine-month experience based on the spiritual exercises of Ignatius of Loyola. It provides weekly instructions and inspiration, corresponding with the weekly prayer guides found in the Transformation Intensive Notebook.
This week features Adam Graber introducing the tip of the week, "Be generous toward God" and leading a guided prayer of examen. Valerie McIntyre introduces the upcoming week of prayer, "God's Love in my Life Story, Part 1."
Music by Austin Sebek, "Something"
https://www.worshipstart.com/royaltyfreemusic

M1 - W0 - Preparation Week

Tip of the Week, "Just Show Up" by Tim Gemmel. Introducing the upcoming week of prayer by Valerie McIntyre.

Week 26- Responding to the Love of Christ

Movement 4 Week 26: Responding to the Love of Christ
Minute 0- Kristy welcome
Minute 5:18- George leads prayer experience
Minute 30:30- Val introduces next week of prayer

Week 25- Nourishment for Mission

Movement 4 Week 25: Nourishment for Mission
Minute 0- George welcome
Minute 13:25- Ned leads Guided Meditation on John 21
Minute 38:45- Val introduces next week of prayer

Week 23 - Jesus Dies For Us

Movement 3 Week 23: Jesus Dies for Us
Minute 0- Ned welcome
Minute 5:19- Val introduces the upcoming week of prayer and prayer exercise
Minute 15:57- Prayer Exercise
Minute 50:30- Announcement

Week 22 - Staying With Jesus

Movement 3 Week 22: Staying with Jesus
Minute 0- Judy welcome
Minute 7:02- Val introduces the upcoming week of prayer and *Mother Teresa video
Mother Teresa video: https://gloria.tv/video/gDFxjpvG1zBU1kP7SnC9tNf1y
*The clip is 15 minutes long starting at minute 51, when Mother Teresa visits war-torn Beirut.
Minute 17:04- George on the Sisters of Charity