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The Modern Ascetic

Written by: Sarah McGinnis and Taylor Zimmerman
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  • Summary

  • Join Sarah McGinnis and Taylor Zimmerman as they explore different topics at the intersection of Christian monastic spirituality and contemporary psychoanalysis. Sarah is an artist, worship leader, and trained in theological studies. Taylor is a pastor, pastoral counselor, and trained in advanced psychotherapy and psychoanalytic theory. Throughout the different episodes, they will bring their expertise and experience together to unpack complex psychoanalytic and theological ideas, provide new language and tools to understand our particular human experiences, and point to the rich spiritual realities underlying it all. Music: Sarah McGinnis Artwork: Aaron May
    2023
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Episodes
  • Deadly Sins: Gluttony

    Deadly Sins: Gluttony
    May 13 2024

    Sarah and Taylor discuss the vice of gluttony, exploring its excessive and its delicate elements, and the practice of fasting. This episode includes a mad stomach, Hardee’s and stairmasters, and a surprise gift for Taylor!

    We want to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please send us an email at info@themodernasceticpodcast.com.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Deadly Sins: Introduction

    Deadly Sins: Introduction
    Apr 29 2024

    In their second season, Taylor and Sarah introduce listeners to the work of Evagrius Ponticus and his eight (or nine!) “bad thoughts.” This episode includes an abbot standing on the neck of a demon, tangents about pronunciation, and a monk meditating naked in a well.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Interlude

    Interlude
    Mar 18 2024

    In the final episode of the season, Sarah and Taylor offer a short reflection on the journey thus far and look ahead to the next season. This episode includes messy middles, pain and discomfort, and breakdowns and breakthroughs.

    We want to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please send us an email at info@themodernasceticpodcast.com
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    31 mins
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