Living Compass Spirituality & Wellness

"Be Still and No," Episode #187, September 23, 2026

In this epiosde, Scott shares a new guided meditation that he has recorded for thet Living Compass mobile app.  Be Still and No: A Guided Meditation from Living Compass

"The Spiritual Wisdom of Wendell Berry," Episode #186, September 9, 2026

Farmer, poet, theologian Wendell Berry died this week at the age of 92. This episode provides a brief reflection on his spiritual wisdom.  Here are some of his quotes tha

"The Compasses that Guide Our Lives," Episode #185, August 26, 2026

Scott is heading up to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area tomorrow, so he has compasses on his mind. In this episode, he invites us to reflect on the many compasses that guid

"If You Want to Go Fast, Go Alone; If You Want to Go Far, Go with a Peloton," Episode #184, August 14, 2026

The word "peloton" in French means a "small ball." When groups of bike riders in a bike race like the Tour de France ride together for support, they are called a "peloton

"A Spiritual Practice That Is for the Birds," Episode #183, August 4, 2026

Scott's love of the Merlin bird app provides a metaphor for listening for the presence of the Divine in our lives.  

"Sunscreen and Self-Compassion," Episode #182, July 28, 2026

Scott's recent visit to the dermatologist created an opportunity for him to see the connection between the importance of applying regular doses of both sunscreen and self

"How the Wildfires Are Reminding Me About the Importance of Mindful Breathing," Episode #181, July 20, 2026

Living in Wisconsin, smoke from wildfires in the US and Canada has had a dramatic effect on our air quality, making it difficult to breathe at times. In this episode, Sco

"You Don't Have to Sit Still to Be Still."

Scott talks about two recent experiences he had that reminded him of the power and simplicity of walking meditation. He provides some guidance on how to get started with

"When a Cup of Coffee Is So Much More than a Cup of Coffee," Episode #179, June 30, 2026

In anticipation of the Fourth of July, Scott shares a "declaration of interdependence," based on his morning meditation with his cup of coffee.

"Rooting for One Another," Episode #179, June 26, 2026

Inspired by joining over 100,000 fans at a World Cup pre-game party and march in Seattle, Scott talks about the spirituality of rooting. The double meaning of "rooting" i

"Keys to the Beautiful Game and a Beautiful Life," Episode #177

The Beautiful Game: Soccer as a Guide to Living a Beautiful Life Living Compass Spirituality and Wellness Podcast Episode Summary Host Scott Stoner — Episcopal minister

"Liminal Time: Honoring the Space Between No Longer and Not Yet," Episode #176, June 9, 2026

Liminal time is that time between "no longer" and "not yet." It is something we experience in many seasons of our lives — something we see now as we enter the season of g

"Is Your Recreation Truly Re-Creative?" Episode #175, May 26, 2026

Is Your Recreation Truly Re-Creative? As summer begins, host Scott Stoner invites listeners to reflect on a simple but important question: Is your recreation actually r

"Beginner's Mind: The Spiritual Practice of Not Knowing," Episode 174, May 18, 2026

Beginner's Mind: The Spiritual Practice of Not Knowing Living Compass Spirituality and Wellness Podcast Episode Summary What if not knowing were a gift rather than a

"No Ahead, No Behind: What Trees Can Teach Us About Sacred Timing," Episode #173

Show Notes In this episode, Scott reflects on one of spring's most quietly profound lessons: that trees bud in their own time, on their own internal rhythm — and that t

"Befriending Uncertainty: Living in the 'Not Yet,'" Episode #172, April 21, 2026

"Leave everything undefined, including yourself. Befriend uncertainty. Fall in love with mystery. Kneel at the altar of Not Knowing. Give your questions time to breathe.

"Way Will Open," Episode #171, April 13, 2026

Way Will Open: An Easter Reflection Living Compass Spirituality and Wellness Podcast Episode Summary In this Easter season episode, Scott explores the ancient Quaker wi

"The Ground Begins to Soften," Episode #170, Easter, 2026

Show Notes: The Ground Begins to Soften "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh

Disarmed, and Armed with Love

The Living Compass Spirituality and Wellness Podcast Episode: Disarmed, and Armed with Love As we enter Holy Week, Scott reflects on one of the most overlooked details

"The Grass is Greener Where We Water It," Episode #168, March 19, 2026

The Grass is Greener Where We Water It Living Compass Spirituality and Wellness Podcast Lent 2026 Series: Cultivating Healing and Wholeness in Heart, Soul, Strength, and