Season 2. Six Faith Dynamics

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Welcome

Season 2 of the SongWalk Echoes Podcast focuses on six faith dynamics in everyday life.

Join Don Prisby and Jeff Peterson in exploring:

• Vocation - How we are called.
• Conversion - How we respond to that call.
• Mission - How we are sent.
• Transformation - Why we are sent.
• Providence - How we are provided for on our mission.
• Gratitude - Our response of humble thanksgiving.

"Let's take a SongWalk!"

Abstract:

Episode Two examines the notion of calling.  Of "vocation."  We experience it in the Shema Prayer from the Jewish tradition.  We see vocation's dynamics in a secular manner through the dimensions of Dorothy's journey in the "Wizard of Oz."  

SongWalk Elements:

Music - "Shema" by Don Prisby

Art - "The Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum. Film directed by Victor Fleming (pictured)

Scripture - Mk 12:29

Story - Torah Study

Reflection Questions:

1. In what ways do you feel called through your work, hobbies, interests, and relationships?
2. Ponder the source of that call.
3. In the film, "The Wizard of Oz," we see a metaphor for vocation as Dorothy encounters good and evil and the virtues of intellect, love and courage.  How do we experience these notions in our day-to-day lives?
4. How do we respond to their invitations and challenges?

EchoPoint:

Let's take some time to ponder to what truths, values, and morals we are called in our normal, mundane and day-to-day activity.  How do those transcendent values invite and challenge us?

Abstract:

Episode Four invites us to consider the unique mission to which each of us has been called.  We are called.  We respond.  We are sent.  Like the Sower and as Don Quixote, we are out in the world fulfilling our unique vocations.

SongWalk Elements:

Music - "The Sower's Song" by Don Prisby

Art - "Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes (pictured)

Scripture - Luke 8: 4-15

Story - The Blessing Post

Reflection Questions:

1. In what ways do we express enthusiasm in the work to which we've been called?
2. Is your mission a single mission?  Or, does it call you to multiple dimensions of service?
3. How is your perceived mission tied to the unique gifts, interests, and talents that you have?

EchoPoint:

Let us dare to be enthusiastic, to let God fill us with the motivation and joy in what we do.

Abstract:

What happens on our journeys when we run out of energy, courage, or assets while we are fulfilling our missions?  In Episode Six, the concept of provision is illustrated.

SongWalk Elements:

Music - "Lilies of the Field" by Don Prisby

Art - "The Mayo Clinic" (pictured)

Scripture - Mt 26: 28-30

Story - Falling out of a Tree

Reflection Questions:

1. Describe a time when you were in need and were provided for.  
2. How did you feel when that occurred?
3. How are you a provider for others?
4. What drives you to serve another person?
5. What inspires you about others whom you've seen serving others?

EchoPoint:

Let's try on trust.  In times of need, consider how we might trust on another's generosity.

Abstract:

We conclude Season II having explored six faith dynamics.  We've reviewed these from a secular, day-to-day perspective seeing them expressed in cinema, poetry, and literature, in concepts of duty and healthcare as well as in professional sports.  Get ready for Season III when we will unpack these same six dynamics present in the Catholic Mass.

SongWalk Elements:

Music - "Come Holy Spirit" by Don Prisby

Art - "Baptism of the Lord" (pictured)

Scripture - Mk 1: 9-11

Story - The Baptism of Jesus

Reflection Questions:

1. How has this experience of examining the six dynamics been for you?
2. Describe how you identify each of them active in your life?
3. Which one is particularly challenging for you?
4. How are you being invited to grow as result of Season II insights?

EchoPoint:

In preparation for Season III, take some time to reflect on why you go to Mass?  What is it that draws you there?  How do you prepare for the Mass?  What is your disposition when leaving the Mass?