Well, I’m back from a week at catechism camp, my annual excursion with my junior high kids to talk faith, risk in a new community, and enjoy nature. Of course, that means severing my connection with the wired world, which can be a little frustrating. After all, is it to much to ask for a wireless hot spot and a starbucks in the midst of the great outdoors? I think not.
Watch for the next podcast in a day or two. After being out in the woods, I think I may change my progression and instead of going to The Ooze next, I think I’ll take a pagan twist and talk about The Burning Man gathering and community. After that, go to The Ooze as one example of a conversational spiritual community with a Christian framework, and then move on to some postmodern Christian communities/churches. If you have any suggestions of favorite/interesting sites of a wired spiritual journey, let me know. There are only so many hours in the day to google.
Just so you can share in the experience, here’s a view of Flemming Falls at Camp Mowana, just outside of Mansfield, Ohio. Who would guess that such beauty lies in the shadows of steel mills and the some of the last US rust belt industries. A little bit of trivia – about 6 miles from here is the Mansfield Penitenary, the site where The Shawshank Redemption was filmed. If you want to check out the camp, click on the Camp Mowana link. A cool place to go retreat and reconnect.
Hi! I just wanted you to know how much my husband and I have enjoyed listening to your podcast! They have led to some great discussions!
We have also added you to Allen’s website – Christian Work at Home Dads (CWAHD.com). We are trying to put together a great list of Christian podcasts.
We just wanted to let you know that we’re listening and we can’t wait for the next episode!
Jill
Tom,
Wow! An all expense paid week at camp. How blessed you are. I have even been to Camp Mowana. Did Nathan Kerr work there this year? He is also a “PK” headed toward a career in ministry.
I have to say I am little disappointed in your lack of ability to submit a podcast by now. I usually have lunch with your podcast during the week. Ah well. My sacrifice for your nature walk.
I will look forward to your next one, but especially looking forward to the one on The Ooze. I have visited that site and found it intriguing. Don’t put it off too long.
Thanks Tom for your continuing ministry without transmitters.