Showing results for "In the Dark" in Religion & Spirituality

We expect evil to appear in obvious forms: malice, cruelty, and contempt. We also expect to find villains at the helm of evil movements and organizations, leaders with dark impulses and motivations. But all too often, malevolence is more subtle, hiding behind our own best intentions. In The...

In Fire in the Dark, author Jack Donovan - best known for his underground classic, The Way of Men - explores the common themes in these myths that are still relevant to the lives of men today. Beginning with the simple, primal metaphor of the campfire, Donovan identifies a tripartite system of masculine roles and shows how those roles have been repeated again and again throughout the history of myth and religion.

Buried into all of us is what Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés refers to as “the one who knows”—the instinctive, intuitive nature. This, she teaches, is the source of creativity and understanding that lies out of sight in darkness, often called the unconscious. On Seeing in the Dark, we join...

This collection of Buechner’s many sermons delivered throughout his lifetime is organized chronologically to reveal the development of his theology and thinking. Culled from great works such as The Magnificent Defeat, The Clown in the Belfry, A Room Called Remember, The Hungering Dark, and The...

Amber Tamblyn, Jessica Valenti, Lidia Yuknavitch, Jia Tolentino, Samantha Irby, Meredith Talusan, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, Amy Poehler, America Ferrera, Ada Limón, and Huma Abedin are among the impressive list of authors contributing to this powerful collection of essays that takes a...

Dark, earthy, and immensely powerful, the Black Goddess has been a key force in world history, manifesting in images as diverse as the Indian goddess Kali and the Black Madonnas of medieval Europe. She embodies the energy of chaos and creativity, creation and destruction, death and rebirth. Images of Her, however, have been conspicuously missing in the Western world for centuries—until now, when awareness of the Goddess is re-arising in many spheres, from the women's movement to traditional religion, from the new discoveries of quantum physics to the dreams of ordinary men and women.

A chilling and unforgettable audio experience spanning seven decades of reported alien encounters and unexplained contact. From classic sightings and abductions to modern military confrontations and whistleblower claims. From Apollo astronaut warnings and ancient Mexican artifacts depicting hybrids, to Skinwalker Ranch, military encounters, and the baffling ‘Oumuamua' object, Watchers in the Dark presents explosive evidence demanding answers.

An exploration of the largely untapped Medial Woman archetype—the archetype within the psyche who beckons us to an inner journey of intuition—through signs, dreams, myth, and story. Medial Women dance in the dark and return to the light more whole than before. Unlock the hidden power within...

Stand Firm in Dark Waters is a Christian podcast focused on faith, apologetics, and spiritual warfare in an age of confusion and cultural storms.In a world where truth is contested and belief is often challenged, this podcast equips believers to stand firm in the light of God—anchored in Scripture and grounded in reason. At the same time, it warmly invites those who are unsure about their belief in God, wrestling with doubt, or genuinely seeking to understand the Christian faith to listen and engage.Each episode addresses truth, doubt, and spiritual warfare with clarity and conviction, ...

A story of love and grief. ‘I became a widower and a father on the same day’ says Joseph Luzzi. His book tells how Dante’s ‘The Divine Comedy’ helped him to endure his grief, raise their infant daughter, and rediscover love. Where do we turn when we lose everything? In 2007, Joseph...

Sometimes the most valuable treasures are found in the darkest of times. In fact, it's often in the very heart of our deepest pain and struggle that God chooses to reveal his most precious gifts. Let Katherine Wolf lead you in finding the hope God has for you in your most painful places. In our...

In this hugely entertaining sequel to the New York Times bestselling memoir An Appetite for Wonder, Richard Dawkins delves deeply into his intellectual life spent kick-starting new conversations about science, culture, and religion and writing yet another of the most audacious and widely read...

Frederick Buechner has long been a kindred spirit to those who find elements of doubt as constant companions on their journey of faith. He is a passionate writer and preacher who can alter lives with a simple phrase. Reflecting Buechner's exquisite gift for storytelling and his compassionate pastor's heart, Secrets in the Dark will inspire laughter, hope, and bring great solace. Start listening and rediscover what it means to be thoughtful about faith.  

What do we do with the disruption, disorientation, and devastation of loss? How do we survive unpredictable grief, ongoing suffering, and the questions about God that happen in the dark nights of our lives? In What We Find in the Dark, author and pastor Aubrey Sampson writes through the illness and death of her best friend, offering raw, real, and fought-for spiritual wisdom and practical insights for loss, grief, and doubt. What We Find in the Dark not only helps us locate ourselves on the journey of loss but gives honesty, hope, and direction for what’s ahead.

Ember in the Dark is a supportive, reflective podcast for those moving through their own inner darkness—the quiet seasons of uncertainty, heaviness, and searching for meaning. This space exists for the slower moments: the in-between, the unsure, the becoming.Through honest solo episodes, host Mike shares lived experience, thoughtful insight, and gentle guidance for those learning how to keep moving forward when the path feels unclear. Each 10–20 minute episode is a reminder that you don’t need to have everything figured out to take your next step.No matter how dark it may seem to get, ...

Life isn’t always easy, but even in the hardest seasons, God still meets us there. A Light in the Dark is a faith-filled podcast sharing real stories of pain, healing, and redemption. Each episode invites you to slow down, breathe, and remember that God is still writing your story, even through the tears. Together we’ll talk about finding purpose in the pain, beauty in the brokenness, and hope that shines brighter than any storm. You are never alone in your journey.

The time after Good Friday but before Easter Sunday is one of the most overlooked portions of the Bible. We tend to rush ahead to the empty tomb seeking to find the resurrected Lord, but our lives don't come equipped with a fast-forward button. We all face seasons of waiting where we long for a new or better future.

Conversations in the Dark is a human and holy podcast created for real people navigating real faith in the real world. Rooted in Matthew 10:27, this space brings into light what we learn in the dark: those quiet, confusing, and sacred moments we rarely talk about out loud.Here, we get honest about what it means to live for God beyond the church pews and quiet times. Through real stories, vulnerable conversations, and faith-filled reflections, we explore the messy, beautiful tension of being both holy and human.Whether you’re confident in your walk with Christ or questioning everything, this ...

Ginny Owens introduces the listener to powerful ways of drawing closer to God and how the elements of music, prayer, and lament offer rich, vibrant, and joyful communion with him, especially on the darkest days. Ginny has gained a unique life perspective, as she has lived without sight since age three. She brings rich, biblical teaching that will encourage listeners and compel them to dig deep into the beautiful songs, prayers, and poetry of Scripture - the same words through which the people of the Bible flourished in impossible circumstances.

Our historians today often only emphasize negative interactions between the races, and dismally fail to relay a COMPLETE HISTORY, which tells of how the noble ones of all races protected and helped one another in our country. From the inspiring examples of parents, grandparents, and ancestors, Debra undoubtedly drew strength. Many of their stories are in the opening chapters of the book. The narrative continues through the turbulent 1960s and 1970s.