In this final episode, Andrew and Mike conclude their journey with an “unfinished ending.” Drawing on excerpts from the Old Testament’s Song of Songs , they explore how desire, delay, and detachment, are shaped by the stripping of the mantle, mortification, and the refusal to settle for comfort on our terms. Andrew’s insights from the 12-hour Dark Night Live performance and Mike’s description of a potter’s work offer further metaphor. Together they explore how bearing witness, persevering without instant answers, and having a steady yes forms us toward the summit: union with divine love.
Book II chapters 22-25
00:00 Introduction to The Dark Night Podcast
01:20 The Nature of Endings and Continuations
04:37 Reflections on Transformation and Possibility
10:39 Exploring the Song of Songs
20:23 The Role of Suffering and Companionship
30:53 Unresolved Storylines in Chapter Five
33:07 The Potter's Metaphor
38:02 Spiritual Formation and Dark Night of the Soul
41:28 The Role of Love in Spiritual Journeys
49:24 Endurance and Support in Dark Times
51:41 Medical Journeys and Life's Dance
57:39 Conclusion and Reflections
Related Links
Dark Night Project: www.darknightlive.com
Nemr Institute: www.nemrinstitute.com