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If God is interacting with you, would you notice? Can you learn to recognize and respond to God in your story — in your everyday, ordinary life? Let’s find out from other people who are curious like you! We’ll hear from people who have recognized what God is up to in the midst of the mundane, joyful, painful and profound moments of life, and sensed God with them, in them, and for them. Some found encouragement, healing, hope, redemption, restoration, new perspectives or direction at life’s crossroads — sometimes in surprising ways.
Listen as podcast Host Sharon Swing and Co-Hosts Joan Kelley, Sibyl Towner and Lori Shoults interview people who have reviewed their life story using ‘Listen to My Life' maps. We’ll talk with authors, pastors, artists or anyone with an interesting story about God’s small voice stirring their souls. To find out more about the ‘Listen to My Life’ maps or submit your story for a potential future episode, go to www.onelifemaps.com/podcast to learn more.
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More On Life Story as a Spiritual Practice from 2021-04-12T16:39:46
oneLife Maps is, at its core, interested in helping people to recognize and respond to God in their stories. There is so much to be said on the topic of life story as a spiritual practice that ...
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80. Tell the Story That Pursues You from 2021-01-03T13:20:47
Jim Brule is a Maggid, a trainer of story-tellers from the Jewish tradition and an End-of-Life Dula. His passion is transformational storytelling -- the art of thought-provoking wisdom-sharing....
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79. An Unexamined Life is Destined to Repeat Itself from 2020-12-27T13:20:57
Thomas A'Kempis wisely stated that 'an unexamined life is destined to repeat itself.' What does that mean and what can we learn from the act of examining ourselves and our life stories? Join H...
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77. Life Story as Spiritual Practice from 2020-12-13T13:17:41
oneLife Maps is, at its core, interested in helping people to recognize and respond to God in their stories.
If you have engaged in 'Listen to My Life: Maps for Recognizing and Respond...
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76. Reading Your Life Story from 2020-12-07T23:12:14
Host, Sharon Swing, welcomes Keith Anderson to the podcast to discuss his book:
Reading Your Life’s Story: An Invitation to Spiritual Mentoring:
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75. Prison Saved My Life: I Recommend it for Everyone from 2020-11-01T13:01:06
Louis Dooley was a young man who found himself imprisoned with a life sentence for theft and attempted murder. Through a miraculous turn of events, Louis received Jesus Christ in prison and reco...
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74. Imagination and Prayer from 2020-10-25T12:03:34
Jason Feffer and I had a fantastic conversation about the role of imagination in spiritual practices -- and it drifted into many more interesting topics and stories. You won't want to miss this ...
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73. Exploring Spiritual Direction from 2020-10-18T12:01:39
We love Cheri Hudspith, and so will you. She lives in rhythms of grace that keep her grounded, listening and delighted in experiencing God's life-changing grace herself and sharing it with other...
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72. 28-Day Prayer Journey from 2020-10-07T20:09:08
Listen into Sharon Swing's conversation with Chrystal Evans Hurst. We'll talk about getting into a regular rhythm of prayer, her new book, '28-Day Prayer Journey,' and her experience with life-...
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71. Checking In from 2020-09-06T12:27:03
When we gather people for a workshop or a class, we often ask people to participate in a 'one-word checkin' to help people connect with themselves and others. It helps us become more self-aware,...
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70. Breath Prayer from 2020-08-28T18:42:02
What is breath prayer, and why would you want to know?
Calming, connecting, and centering, this way of praying breathes life into any collection of practices.
oneLife Maps is...
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69. Real Life with Teresa McCloy from 2020-08-23T12:22:23
Forget being productive and do what matters!
Teresa loves to help people see the bigger picture and learn to feel fulfilled in all areas of life. As a Certified Coach, Speaker and Enne...
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67. Are You Responsible To or For Others? from 2020-08-09T12:30:18
Are you responsible TO others or responsible FOR them? It's a very useful distinction for all of our relationships. It may keep you out of trouble, improve your relationships, and put words to w...
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63. Silence is the Secret from 2020-08-03T17:56:20
Sibyl Towner and Joan Kelley join Sharon Swing to discuss Mama Maggie Gobran's wisdom on silence.
“I learned that silence is the se...
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66. The Expansiveness of Prayer from 2020-07-23T02:04:46
Is all of life prayer?
Sharon Swing talks with Sibyl Towner and Joan Kelley about this intriguing idea that may have you thinking about your prayer life in a new and intriguing way. Listen
65. Peak Experiences from 2020-07-05T12:30:51
One way to help you find your way forward is to do more of what connects you deeply to God-given design.
Peak Experiences is the name of the 3rd visual map in the 'Listen to My Life' p...
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64. Choosing Life-Giving Rhythms from 2020-06-28T12:30:42
How might you go about selecting spiritual practices that fit for this season of your life? How might you expand the number of possibilities?
Sharon Swing hosts a conversation with Co-...
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62. The Joy of Daily Solitude from 2020-06-15T17:48:26
Jon Peacock has come to love his daily time of solitude. He says he's become a better man because of it. He loves his dog, Jack, too. Jack is a big part of making this spiritual practice a part ...
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61. Human(Kind) from 2020-05-29T21:11:58
I love this conversation with Ashlee Eiland. I love Ashlee. You will, too.
Please listen to a piece of her story here, and then also read her book, "Human(Kind): How Reclaiming Human W...
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60. Journaling as a Spiritual Practice from 2020-05-04T21:06:32
Liz Lassa, Creator of the 'Spiritual Circle Journal' joins us for a conversation on how journaling helps us become God-aware and self-aware. The specifics of the journaling prompts will help you...
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59. Invitations from God from 2020-03-19T12:15:57
Adele Calhoun joins Sharon Swing for a conversation about Adele's book, 'Invitations from God.'
Here...
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58. What Does This Allow? from 2020-03-13T21:46:32
In uncertain times, or times of difficulty, this question of, 'what does this allow?' becomes a challenge to be at our best for the benefit of others. So, today, in the midst of the uncertainty ...
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57. When Narcissism Comes to Church from 2020-03-12T19:38:56
My story, (Sharon Swing) has been blessed by effective leaders and harmed by unhealthy leaders. All of our stories contain chapters where people have influenced us in ways that shape us. Sometim...
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56. Let Your Life Speak from 2020-03-01T12:30:52
Sharon Swing and Sibyl Towner have a conversation prompted by a quote from Listen
55. A Roadmap for Spiritual Formation from 2020-02-16T12:00:33
Sibyl Towner was prepared to teach on a Roadmap for Spiritual Formation the evening we recorded this episode. She had Robert Mulholland's book, 'An Invitation to a Journey: A Roadmap for Spiritu...
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54. A Field Guide to Relationships from 2020-01-05T13:01:15
Christopher T. Rogers is a Marriage and Family Therapist from Asheville, NC who helps people to to bridge the gap between emotional and relational pain and healthful wholeness. On this episode, ...
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53. The Ignation Journey from 2019-12-29T13:01:44
Lori Shoults is producer of Sibyl's Book Club -- and so much more! She is a catalyst on many teams producing great work in for the benefit of others' spiritual formation. Sharon Swing and Joan K...
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52. This Christmas Hope from 2019-12-22T13:00:06
This Christmas Hope with Alexander John Shaia - Episode 52
Alexander Shaia is a thoughtful and poetic man, living the ancient rhythms of his Lebanese and Aramaic heritage. Alexander is...
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51. Listening, Learning & Leading from 2019-12-15T13:01:52
Lisa Anderson-Umaña is Director of Leadership Development in Latin America for Christian Camping International, and an Affirmed 'Listen to My Life Life' Map Guide. Lisa talks with Sibyl Towner a...
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50. The Body-Soul Connection from 2019-12-08T13:02:48
What is the connection between our bodies and our souls? When trauma is stored in the body, how might one consider the movement of the body as a part of the healing process?
Jean Masuk...
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49. Original Blessing from 2019-11-24T18:30:42
Darrell Smith is our guest on today's podcast as we discuss the concepts of 'Original Sin' and 'Original Blessing' as theological underpinnings that have deep implications for how we come to kno...
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48. Grieving in Healthy Ways - Part 2 from 2019-11-17T13:30:35
Sibyl Towner and Joan Kelley join Sharon Swing for a conversation that lists many healthy ways to grieve. This is part 2 of this conversation. You can find part 1 as episode 49.
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47. Grieving in Healthy Ways Part 1 from 2019-11-10T13:35:43
Sibyl Towner and Joan Kelley join Sharon Swing for a conversation that lists many healthy ways to grieve.
If you are interested in becoming equipped to facilitate others thru 'Listen t...
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46. Spiritual Rhythms for the Enneagram from 2019-11-03T13:30:47
Adele Calhoun, along with her husband Doug and Clare and Scott Loughrige are authors of 'Spiritual Rhythms for the Enneagram: A Handbook for Harmony and Transformation,' published by IVP.
45. How the Soul Grows Thru Loss from 2019-10-27T12:30:42
Sibyl Towner and Joan Kelley join Sharon Swing to discuss 'A Grace Disguised: How the Soul Grows Thru Loss,' by Jerry Sittser.
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44. Facing Change: The Gospel of Matthew as a Life-Stage Guide from 2019-10-13T11:00:20
Alexander Shaia returns to the oneLife Maps Podcast to talk with Sharon Swing about the Gospel of Matthew as a life-stage guide for facing change.
You may want to listen to the first e...
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44. Facing Change: The Gospel of Matthew as a Life-Stage Guide from 2019-10-13T11:00:20
Alexander Shaia returns to the oneLife Maps Podcast to talk with Sharon Swing about the Gospel of Matthew as a life-stage guide for facing change.
You may want to listen to the first e...
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43. Spiritual Disciplines Handbook from 2019-10-06T10:15
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Adele delights in adventure, beauty, creativity, and the God who makes all things news. She currently serves as Co-Pastor of Spiritual Formation at Highrock Chu...
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42. The Critical Journey of Faith from 2019-09-29T19:05:54
Eric Nevis is the host of 'Halfway There' Podcast, and a person curious about the stages of faith -- how we change, grow, question and become more deeply rooted in God's love and how we are able...
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41. Becoming a Healer of Trauma from 2019-09-22T11:30:23
How can we become healers of trauma? Laurie Proctor, a partner in SOW That, has taken a journey toward healing of her trauma and hopes to help others do the same. Today, Sharon Swing and Joan Ke...
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40. When Changing Nothing Changes Everything from 2019-09-15T11:00:26
Sharon Swing talks with guest, Laurie Short about her book, 'When Changing Nothing Changes Everything: The Power of Reframing Your Life.'
Reframing your perspective can transfo...
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39. How Your Past Shapes Your Future from 2019-09-08T12:03:43
Your past shapes your future, but you still have free will -- choices that take your past and work it into your dreams, plans and your way of being in the world. We can also be victims of our pa...
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38. Following Forward from 2019-09-01T11:12:34
Following Forward -- as in following Jesus forward into our future -- is the topic of this episode. Host, Sharon Swing is joined by Sibyl Towner and Joan Kelley to explore Map #8 in the 'Listen ...
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37. Welcoming What We Resist from 2019-08-25T11:56:36
How does it help to consider welcoming what we resist, what we don't want, what interrupts us?
The Welcoming Prayer helps us to engage in 'what is' with grace. Join Sibyl Towner, Joan ...
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36. Life Questions from 2019-08-18T12:01:17
What questions are asked in various stages of life, and how to they relate to our relationship with God and finding who he made us to be?
Listen in on the conversation with host, Sharo...
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35. Getting Real with God from 2019-08-11T12:00:20
Getting Real with God is a conversation about the inner dynamics of the spiritual life and disciplines.
Listen into the conversation between Sibyl Towner, Sharon Swing and Joan Kelley....
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34. Reading the Gospels as Life-Stage Guides from 2019-08-04T17:50:49
If you have engaged in 'Listen to My Life: Maps for Recognizing and Responding to God in My Story,' you may fin...
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32. The Gift of Wonder with Christine Sine from 2019-07-21T14:14:23
This podcast episode relates beautifully to the 'Life-Giving Rhythms' map from 'Listen to My Life: Maps for Recogni...
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31. Sacred Questions with Kellye Fabian from 2019-07-14T10:30:10
Kellye Fabian has authored a 365 Day Devotional that we love. Here at oneLife Maps, and with 'Listen to My Life' life-mapping, we are all about helping people to recognize and respond to God in ...
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30. 7 Incomplete Ideas that Hijack Faith from 2019-07-07T20:38:53
Darrell Smith, author of 'Faith Lies: Seven Incomplete Ideas That Hijack Faith and How to See Beyond Them' is our guest on episode 30 of the oneLife Maps podcast.
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29. The God Hunt with Karen & David Mains from 2019-06-30T23:28:26
David and Karen Mains are joyful followers of Jesus, prolific authors, and teachers. Listen into this delightful conversation that helps us understand that detecting God in our ordinary days has...
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28. Entering the Stories of Scripture from 2019-06-23T22:41:37
Linda Heaner is the Director of Abiding Hope Ministries. Today we have a conversation about how she, herself, enters the stories of scripture, and helps others to do the same. We'll talk about t...
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27. Profound Learning in a Listening Group - with Karen Mains from 2019-06-16T22:17:04
Karen Mains is a prolific author and activist. She joins us for this episode to talk to us about 'Listening Groups,' a unique group process that creates an environment of safety for people to he...
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26. Finding Freedom in Prison from 2019-06-09T22:33:16
Linda Heaner is the Director of Abiding Hope Ministries. She leads a team of facilitators who volunteer for Prison Fellowship Academy at The Minnesota Department of Corrections facility in Shako...
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25. Rekindling Hospitality from 2019-06-02T18:19:29
Karen Mains is a prolific author and activist. She researches topics of interest to her very deeply. Currently, rekindling hospitality is her passion and her activism. Listen as Karen helps us u...
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24. Deitra Shoemaker Connects with God Thru Art from 2019-05-26T17:01
Deitra Shoemaker, Spiritual Growth Coach and 'Listen to My Life' facilitator from Georgia joins Sharon Swing to talk about how she connects with God thru art and makes spaces for others to do so...
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23. Walking Thru Valley Experiences from 2019-05-19T17:01
Sibyl Towner and Joan Kelley join Sharon Swing to discuss a way to navigate thru valley experiences.
In this episode we reference the 'Valley Experiences Map' from 'Listen
22. Liz Lassa Tunes into God from 2019-05-13T17:01
Liz Lassa talks with Sharon Swing about how she tunes into notice God's whispers in her life.
Liz Lassa is a Spiritual Life Coach and originator of the 'Listen
21. I Have No Idea Where I am Going from 2019-05-05T18:01:02
Sharon Swing, Sibyl Towner and Joan Kelley share thoughts on Tomas Merton's prayer from 'Thoughts in Solitude' that are sure to reflect our own sense of being lost at times.
My Lord Go...
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20. Julie Pierce Invests in Leaders from 2019-04-28T18:10:39
Julie Pierce, Director of Leadership Development for Valley Creek Community Church in Dallas, TX shares a piece of her personal journey and how she invests in leaders to live and lead healthy li...
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19. Stages in the Life of Faith from 2019-04-21T17:05
Sibyl Towner, Sharon Swing and Joan Kelley discuss stages of the spiritual journey, or stages of faith, using the model described in ' Listen
18. Following God to the Springs from 2019-04-14T11:59:20
Sibyl Towner tells her story on how she and her husband, Dick Towner, came to live and work at The Springs of Indiana retreat center.
Learn more about The Springs at Listen
17. Recognizing and Responding to God from 2019-04-07T05:05:16
Sharon Swing and Joan Kelley discuss recognizing and responding to God in our stories, which just happens to be the subtitle of the life-mapping materials so many people have benefitted from. Listen
16. Rhythms of Grace from 2019-03-31T05:01:48
Gail Donahue, Joan Kelley and Lori Shoults join Sharon Swing for a conversation of the rhythms Jesus modeled for us in his life - solitude, community and ministry.
On this episode we a...
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15. Recognizing God's Activity in Your Daily Life from 2019-03-24T13:14
Recognizing and responding to God in your days takes practice. How might you go about the process of becoming more self-aware and God aware? In this episode, Sharon Swing and Joan Kelley discuss...
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14. Making Space for God to Restore You from 2019-03-17T05:05:25
Parts of your soul need restoration? God has an invitation for you. Listen in as Gail Donahue and Joan Kelley describe spaces they create to invite people into this life-changing rhythm.
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13. Sustaining Hope from 2019-03-10T06:02:01
Listen in as Sharon Swing, Joan Kelley, Lori Shoults and Gail Donahue discuss how we can sustain hope in troubled times.
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12. An Invitation to Admit I May Be Wrong from 2019-03-03T06:59:23
Listen in as Sharon Swing, Joan Kelley, Lori Shoults and Gail Donahue talk thru a chapter in Listen
11. My Life Now Map & Lingering Questions from 2019-02-24T12:30:06
Reflecting on your current circumstances is a way to step back and get perspective that may help bring clarity, direction -- and more importantly a way to pause to let God get a word in edgewise...
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10. What is the 'Listen to My Life' Experience? from 2019-02-17T23:00:47
Listen as Sharon Swing and Joan Kelley talk thru the 'Listen to My Life: Maps for Recognizing and Responding to God in My Story' portfolio.
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9. Self-Awareness in a Nutshell from 2019-02-10T20:59:10
Self-awareness comes in many packages. In this case, self-awareness comes in the form of a children's book.
Joy Bork joins Sharon Swing and Joan Kelley for a conversation around Scared...
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8. The Art of Listening from 2019-02-05T11:00:02
"Listening is the art of creating space, so God can do His work in the heart of another." Sharon Swing
This idea of listening to another in service to them is not how we normally liste...
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7. The Benefits of Life-Mapping with 'Listen to My Life' from 2019-01-29T11:00:33
LISTEN TO MY LIFE is a unique visual tool that becomes an on-ramp to conversations with yourself, God, and trusted others in reviewing your past, assessing your present and...
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6. You Are a Treasured Child of the Most High God from 2019-01-22T20:56:31
Who are you, really? Can you take in the reality that you are a treasured child of the Most High God? What if your identity was solidly rooted in this truth? Would it make a difference? How can ...
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5. Are You Ready for Life Mapping? from 2019-01-15T20:50
Sharon Swing, Co-Author of 'Listen to My Life' and Executive Director of oneLife Maps and Joan Kelley, Director of Facilitator Development discuss how you might know you are ready for life-mappi...
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5. Are You Ready for Life Mapping? from 2019-01-15T20:50
Sharon Swing, Co-Author of 'Listen to My Life' and Executive Director of oneLife Maps and Joan Kelley, Director of Facilitator Development discuss how you might know you are ready for life-mappi...
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5. Are You Ready for Life Mapping? from 2019-01-15T20:50
Sharon Swing, Co-Author of 'Listen to My Life' and Executive Director of oneLife Maps and Joan Kelley, Director of Facilitator Development discuss how you might know you are ready for life-mappi...
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4. Sibyl Towner Tells Her Story from 2018-12-29T16:32:35
Sibyl Towner shares her story and how she traces the activity of God in her every day In ways that are influenced by her unique design and the spiritual practice of reviewing her life story. Acc...
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2. About Us and Life Story from 2018-12-21T16:34:09
Sharon Swing, Joan Kelley and Sibyl Towner discuss how we got interested in life story, helping others map their life stories and why you might want to get map your life, too!
If you w...
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3. Inviting Souls Out of Hiding from 2018-12-21T16:33:20
Join Sharon Swing, Sibyl Towner and Joan Kelley as we discuss how to help souls come out of hiding as we create safe places for people to tell their life stories.
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3. Inviting Souls Out of Hiding from 2018-12-21T16:33:20
Join Sharon Swing, Sibyl Towner and Joan Kelley as we discuss how to help souls come out of hiding as we create safe places for people to tell their life stories.
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3. Inviting Souls Out of Hiding from 2018-12-21T16:33:20
Join Sharon Swing, Sibyl Towner and Joan Kelley as we discuss how to help souls come out of hiding as we create safe places for people to tell their life stories.
If you want to find o...
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