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Begin Again Podcast

Begin Again Podcast

Begin Again is a podcast devoted to "reconsiderin…

John Chaffee · Begin Again

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Show overview

Begin Again Podcast has been publishing since 2016, and across the 10 years since has built a catalogue of 173 episodes. That works out to roughly 85 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.

Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 22 min and 35 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Religion & Spirituality show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 weeks ago, with 8 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2022, with 26 episodes published. Published by Begin Again.

Episodes
173
Running
2016–2026 · 10y
Median length
28 min
Cadence
Monthly

From the publisher

Begin Again is a podcast devoted to "reconsidering everything." Trained as a pastor, with an Mdiv and ThM, this podcast is devoted to exploring ideas and talking with people about new insights from or about Church History, Developmental Theories, Contemplation, Activism, Spiral Dynamics, the Enneagram, the Christian mystics, and integrating all of them together to say something new. Check out my website for more info, how to sign up for my weekly newsletter and other things for you (such as the Learning from the Mystics newsletter).

Latest Episodes

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Ep. 173 | Todos y Nadas

May 4, 202623 min

Ep. 172 | Walk or Be Dragged

Apr 27, 202616 min

Ep. 171 | The One on the Selfish Ego

This one is essentially a Bible Study on Galatians 5, the Greek word Sarx, and how we know the Spirit from the Selfish Ego by what fruit they bear. For more, visit https://www.johnchaffee.com

Mar 19, 202625 min

Ep. 170 | The One on Tears and Repairs

This one is pretty much a sermon, inspired by the story of Zaccheaus in Luke 19, the Gottman Institute's "Emotional Bank Account", and our need to learn how to make really good amends. For more, join my free newsletter at https://www.johnchaffee.com and join my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/johnchaffee

Mar 5, 202628 min

Ep. 169 | Trust in the Slow Work of God

This episode essentially follows a version of Lectio Divina on a famous prayer by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin called Patient Trust (or Trust in the Slow Work of God). To join my free weekly email, visit https://www.johnchaffee.com, or to join my Patreon, look me up on https://www.patreon.com

Feb 26, 202621 min

Ep. 168 | On Empires of Man vs Kingdom of God

This episode is devoted to understanding the ideas of empires and the kingdom of God. First it begins with the story of Exodus, to Solomon, to Jesus, to Constantine, to this cultural moment in America. For more, visit: https://www.johnchaffee.com

Jan 29, 202636 min

Ep. 167 | The Man with No Title

This episode is inspired by an interaction that happened between Thomas Merton and DT Suzuki. After their meeting, Merton said of Suzuki that he finally met "The Man with No Title." I hope you enjoy this! For more, visit https://www.johnchaffee.com and https://www.patreon.com/cw/johnchaffee

Jan 22, 202628 min

Ep. 166 | And Now for 2026

For more, check out www.johnchaffee.com and www.patreon.com/johnchaffee

Jan 8, 202610 min

Ep. 165 | No Longer Servants (Entellomai)

For more like this, visit my website at https://www.johnchaffee.com

Aug 25, 202510 min

Ep. 164 | The One about Spiritual Direction

To reach out to me directly or to sign up for spiritual direction with me, visit https://www.johnchaffee.com

Jul 17, 202531 min

Ep. 163 | When the Student is Ready, the Teacher Appears

For more of my work, visit: https://www.johnchaffee.com Or, sign up for a session of spiritual direction with me at https://calendly.com/johnchaffee/spiritualdirection

Jun 30, 202521 min

Ep. 162 | Reclaiming Apokatastasis (The Restoration of All Things)

For more of my work, visit https://www.johnchaffee.com

May 28, 202537 min

Ep. 161 | Begin Again 3.0

Check out www.johnchaffee.com to sign up for spiritual direction, join an online cohort, learn more about my books, or get my free weekly newsletter.

May 20, 202516 min

Ep. 160 | Where'd You Park Your Spaceship Book 2 w/Rob Bell

Ep. 160 | Where'd You Park Your Spaceship Book 2 w/Rob Bell by John Chaffee

May 20, 20251h 4m

Ep. 159 | Interview w/Rob Bell about Where'd You Park Your Spaceship?

Hey friends, check out this interview I had with #RobBell! We talk about his most recent book, Where'd You Park Your Spaceship?, Dill Tudd, Sigur Ros, Rafiki, Grief, and the writing/creative process! For Rob's Website: https://www.robbell.com For John's Website: https://www.johnchaffee.com

Oct 13, 202359 min

Ep. 158 | Dr. Jordan Daniel Wood On Maximus The Confessor

This was a dense one! Dr. Wood adapted his Ph.D. dissertation into one of the most impressive, modern expositions on Maximus the Confessor. Maximus was a later Patristic of the early church and had his hand cut off and tongue cut out for how firmly he held to the logic of saying Jesus is the central logic (read: logos) of everything. He was incredibly humble while also showcasing that he is an expert on Maximus. What a great guy! Click here to get his book, The Whole Mystery of Christ: Creation as Incarnation in Maximus the Confessor: https://a.co/d/1bSsxfW

May 19, 202358 min

Ep. 157 | Everyone And Everything Everywhere

To learn more about what things I am up to, visit www.johnchaffee.com

Mar 29, 202318 min

Ep. 156 | Interview With David Hayward aka @NakedPastor

This was a delightful interview for the Begin Again Podcast with David Hayward about the kind of work he does, being people who chose to take the Bible VERY seriously, what a healthy church looks like, having a spirituality not built upon fear, anger, or shame, Bible quotes we are not allowed to talk about in church and so much more. If you would like to see more from David, check out his website at https://www.nakedpastor.com as well as @nakedpastor on all social networks. If you would like to see more from John, check out his website at https://www.johnchaffee.com as well as @thatjohnchaffee on all social networks.

Mar 23, 202350 min

Ep. 155 | Dr. Drew Moser, Author Of The Enneagram Of Discernment

Dr. Drew Moser is a professor at Taylor University in Indiana, author of The Enneagram of Discernment, father of 5, co-host of Fathoms Podcast, and so much more. This was a delightful conversation about his book on the Enneagram and how helpful it is, not only to young adults, but to anyone looking for ways to overcome being stuck in their decision-making and how to live a life with more wisdom and discernment. This truly was a joy and it was beyond the shadow of a doubt that Drew knows what he is talking about. To see Drew's Linktree of all the is up to, visit: https://linktr.ee/drewmoser To see John's website, visit: https://www.johnchaffee.com

Mar 10, 202347 min

Ep. 154 | Dr. Thomas Jay Oord On Process Theology

Thomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. Oord is a best-selling and award-winning author, having written or edited more than twenty-five books. Academic Influence ranks him among the most influential theologians in the 21st century. Oord directs a doctoral program at Northwind Theological Seminary and directs the Center for Open and Relational Theology. He is known for his research and writing on love, open and relational theology, science and religion, evil and power, and the implications of freedom and relationships for transformation. For Tom's website: https://thomasjayoord.com For John's website: https;//johnchaffee.com

Mar 2, 202350 min
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