238: Aaron Porter on Embracing Love, Play, and Learning from Hardship
b'Growing up in a small town Brethren church, Aaron Porter\'s journey through life and faith has been far from ordinary. From his accidental career as a pastor to the way his faith was shaped by suffering, Aaron shares with Duane his experiences and insights with us in this captivating conversation. They explore the wisdom he\'s gained from Buddhist friends on viewing suffering differently and delve into the profound lessons found in the book of Job, even sharing a humorous moment along the way.\\n\\nIn a world that often feels dark and heavy, Aaron reminds us of the importance of love, fun, and understanding the "person and work of Christ" in Christianity. They discuss the need to balance work and self-reflection with joy and play, and how slowing down can help us cultivate a deeper sense of self. Aaron also shares his thoughts on the power of language in shaping our identity, as well as the usefulness of tools like the Enneagram in understanding our natural tendencies. Don\'t miss this engaging and insightful conversation with Aaron Porter, co-host of the Pirate Monk podcast.\\n\\nIn this episode, you will hear:\\n\\nFinding love and fun in Christianity\\n\\nContemplating hope and self-reflection\\n\\nFinding God through suffering and spirituality\\n\\nNavigating suffering and growth\\n\\nUnconditional love and simplicity\\n\\nHope\'s misconceptions\\n\\nThe Quaker clearing committee\\n\\n\\nFollow and Review:\\nWe\\u2019d love for you to follow us if you haven\\u2019t yet. Click that purple \'+\' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We\\u2019d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select \\u201cRatings and Reviews\\u201d and \\u201cWrite a Review\\u201d then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.\\nSupporting Resources:\\nNovusMindfulLife.com\\nhttp://www.novusmindfullife.com/\\xa0\\nhttps://piratemonkpodcast.com/\\nEpisode Credits\\nIf you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'