Teachers and Students

Everything Belongs: Living the Teachings of Richard Rohr Forward

Center for Action and Contemplation

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.8 • 723 Ratings

🗓️ 6 November 2023

⏱️ 81 minutes

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Summary

What is the role of teachers and students on the spiritual path? In this episode, we explore Richard Rohr's evolving role as a spiritual teacher at the CAC, as he gracefully steps back to join the Core Faculty. With Opie by his side and church bells ringing, Richard's infectious smile sets the tone for a conversation that connects us all in the spirit of generosity. We also delve into Brian McLaren's extraordinary vision as the new Dean of Faculty, and hear from Gigi Ross, who brings wisdom to shaping student experiences at the Living School. Resources: The transcript for this episode can be found here. Learn more about the behind the scenes of Everything Belongs from the producer, Corey Wayne, here. Connect with us: How'd the series land for you? We'd love to know. Email us: podcasts@cac.org or leave us voicemail. This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at https://cac.org/support-cac/podcasts/ Thank you!

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0:00.0	You're listening to a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation.
0:04.3	To learn more, visit cac.org.
0:07.9	Richard has been the primary teacher at the CAC since his foundation,
0:12.1	but in recent years he has been stepping away from the center of the circle to join the circumference.
0:17.6	A willing step to relinquish many of his active duties and stands shoulder to shoulder with CAC's core faculty.
0:25.4	Out of this expanding circle, generativity ripples outward that connects even deeper to the traditions of engaged contemplation to inspire loving action.
0:35.2	Today, we reflect on Richard's role and evolution as a spiritual teacher.
0:40.1	With his faithful dog Opie hovering and church bells ringing, Richard opens the conversation with a
0:46.1	smile so wide you might be able to hear it, connecting us all together as we glean from that
0:51.6	spirit of generosity.
0:59.0	From the Center for Action and Contemplation, I'm Mike Petro. I'm Paul Swanson.
1:00.0	And this is Everything Belongs.
1:06.0	Richard, thank you for welcoming us back into your Hermitage.
1:10.0	It's always such a pleasure to be here and get to connect to converse on so much of life and your teachings and the history of the CAC.
1:20.6	The theme that we want to bring to the center of our conversation today is spiritual teachers and faculty in general.
1:28.1	Oh, okay. So you obviously have a lot of experience of being a teacher who's gone all over
1:33.9	the world and taught so many different things, not only through writing, but in your presence
1:37.9	and speaking. What do you think makes a good teacher? Wow. You know, I can't say this is the right answer, but it's what dropped in my head.
1:53.0	If you don't talk too much and belabor the point with trivia,
1:59.0	but you don't talk too little,
2:02.6	not to make it not clear.
2:07.9	I found, and I've worked at this,
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