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Where Are Your Wows, with Rev Susie Idzik

In this episode, I sit down with the amazing Reverend Susie Idzik to dive into the intricacies of being spiritual but not religious. We explore topics like spirituality, ministry, and the parallels between art and spirituality. Susie shares their journey towards ordination, working with non-religious congregations, and the role of intentionality in their life. Tune in for a thought-provoking and heartwarming discussion about building a good world, spirituality, and finding your 'wows.'

00:00 Introduction and Opening Banter

00:23 Meet Reverend Suzy

02:23 The Journey to Ordination

04:08 Understanding Spiritual Direction

06:20 Community and Congregational Life

16:47 Spiritual but Not Religious

19:42 Intentional Living and Spiritual Practices

30:15 Reflections on Change and Memory

34:54 Sentient Meat Donuts and Doing Our Best

35:49 Teenage Struggles and Education System

37:38 Influence and Coping Mechanisms

39:24 Spirituality and Personal Transformation

42:09 New Leadership Role at the Chaplaincy Institute

44:30 Reimagining Spirituality and Community

55:13 Guiding Principles and Moral Compasses

58:52 Conceptual Show and Tell

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Mentioned in this episode:

- The Chaplaincy Institute: https://chaplaincyinstitute.org/

- Spring 2025 ordination ceremony at the Chaplaincy Institute (aka ChI): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYEdWGYayUc

- Susie's spiritual direction page: https://thisspiritedlife.com

- Headcanon: https://www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/words-were-watching-headcanon-fanon

- Zed Moonstein Makes a Friend: https://bookshop.org/p/books/zed-moonstein-makes-a-friend-lance-rubin/3f79a1604dca15f1

- You Made It Weird, with Pete Holmes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBIeL6Ot52KNDVyDoS1fYczpcqizeJFJe

- Darién Gap: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dari%C3%A9n_Gap

- Metta Meditation: https://www.lionsroar.com/metta-meditation-guide/

- Rev Susie's art: https://www.susieidzik.com