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The Transformation Intensive podcast provides weekly instruction and inspiration for people on a nine-month journey through the Ignatian exercises.
This episode of the Transformation Intensive podcast explores 'Week 15: The Temptation in the Wilderness.' Adam Graber introduces the Tip of the Week, “God will give you more than you can handle,” and the Ignatius Seventh Rule of Discernment. Adam reflects on the nature of temptation using personal anecdotes and biblical insights, specifically emphasizing that to encourage reliance on divine strength. The discussion includes stories of faith, such as Lisa Beamer’s experience post-9/11, and aligns with scriptural guidance from 1 and 2 Corinthians. Practical advice is provided on differentiating between weakness and temptation while embracing God's grace during spiritual trials. Then, Valerie McIntyre introduces the weekly prayer exercises, encouraging listeners to meditate on Jesus' time in the wilderness, and offers strategies for engaging deeply with scripture through imaginative contemplation. The episode concludes with references to C.S. Lewis’s chronicles that illustrate Ignatian discernment and an invitation to watch a relevant homily by Henri Nouwen.
00:00 Introduction to Transformation Intensive
00:30 Temptation in the Wilderness
01:50 God Will Give You More Than You Can Handle
02:28 Lisa Beamer's Story of Faith
04:30 Understanding Weakness and Temptation
06:00 Paul's Thorn in the Flesh
13:29 Jesus' Baptism and Identity
15:49 Contemplating Jesus' Temptation
19:12 Ignatian Rules of Discernment in Narnia
24:06 Prayer Exercises and Repetition
26:22 Engaging Imagination in Prayer
30:41 Conclusion and Homily by Henri Nouwen
Music by Austin Sebek, "Something"www.worshipstart.com/royaltyfreemusic
Transformation Intensive
The Transformation Intensive podcast provides weekly instruction and inspiration for people on a nine-month journey through the Ignatian exercises.