Tracks for the Journey
Tracks for the Journey will improve your well-being with practical insight and inspiration from progressive Christian spirituality, positive psychology, and justice ethics. Your host is Dr. Larry Payne, a minister, chaplain, and counselor with more than 45 years experience helping people with discoveries on their journey of life. He believes well-being is founded on balanced self-awareness, quality relationships, and active spirituality. Access all the resources of the Network at www.tracksforthejourney.com.
Episodes
76 episodes
Merry...Happy...Whatever...Good Greeting for a Diverse Holiday
The holidays bring us many opportunities to mix with others. In our diverse society, the person you meet can be celebrating the season as a merry… happy… or whatever… holiday. Our words of greeting can make a difference when divers...
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Episode 78
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13:03
Make the Spirituality and Physicality Connection
Our physical experiences offer a gateway to profound spiritual encounters. Integrating our physicality and spirituality promotes holistic well-being. Body and Mind can flow in a dynamic unity. In this episode let’s explore th...
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Episode 77
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15:18
Election Inflections
You have a choice and the time is now. One Presidential candidate stands tall above the other. Four excellent reasons guided my vote for Kamala Harris. She offers the best economic plans, rational thinking about the issues, personal integrity, ...
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Episode 76
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9:15
Is God Punishing Me?
“Why is God punishing me?” An answer to the age-old question affects our well-being in many ways. Modern psychology and progressive theology offer insights built on God’s love and human choices which inspire hope in the toughest times of life. ...
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Episode 75
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13:50
New Words of Dynamic Prayer
My understanding of prayer has changed towards a new dynamism and excitement. I've learned to collaborate rather than plead with God. Explore with me some new words that will make a difference in your spiritual devotion. Rather than tossing a h...
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Episode 74
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10:55
Awestruck! The Emotion of Transcendence
The delightful emotion of awe offers a path toward transcendence and well-being. The thunder of Niagara Falls or the face of a newborn can provoke emotions that change us forever. Science has given new perspectives on the impact of awe for our ...
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Episode 73
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13:25
How Giving Gives Happiness
Everyone wants happiness. But what if we are missing a key ingredient? Altruism is proven to bring well-being. So let’s be intentional! In this episode, I explore the evidence that giving to help others changes our body and mindset. Choosing th...
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Episode 72
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10:12
Discover How the Tracks for the Journey Podcast Will Help You
You are ready for a path to better well-being, and the Tracks for the Journey Podcast will provide great resources! This brief episode explains the benefits you receive listening. The twice-monthly episodes offers programming that will improve ...
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Episode 71
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4:29
Go Wild! Spirituality for the Earth
Running the path beneath the giant Sequoias brought a depth to my faith experience. Could going Wild lead to a closer connection to God and the Planet? Explore with me a green path with the perspective of Panentheism, Jesus in the Wild, Ecopsyc...
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Episode 69
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10:53
Get Better Sleep Tonight
Getting a good night’s sleep is important. But it’s not always easy. Sleep science offers a better tomorrow by improving what happens tonight. Let’s explore more about your well-being through good sleep habits. Looking at the example of Jesus, ...
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Episode 70
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13:30
Baby Yes? Baby No? The Ethics of Birth Control
Today 950 million women will say “No” to pregnancy by utilizing birth control. Is that a moral choice? With changes in America’s laws, the legality of interventional birth control is under attack. I believe there are four ethical and theologica...
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Episode 68
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17:35
Why Was Jesus Crying?
Why was Jesus crying on the road to Jerusalem? That Easter story draws us close to the emotions of a God-filled man and to the life of faith today. We may well ask, would Jesus be crying over my city now? I invite you to explore what tears reve...
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Episode 67
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12:42
Breaking Bias for Better Living
I wear glasses to correct the distortions in my vision. Everyone has some biases that distort our perception of the world. Some of these thought patterns cause us to stumble in relationships, work, or lifestyle. When we break those biases we ca...
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Episode 66
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13:11
Lessons from My Billion-Year-Old Friend
My teacher is red, round, and a billion years old. Without saying a word my teacher has taught important lessons about hope, purpose, and ecological connections. Yes, my teacher is a friendly, billion-year-old rock ready to share lessons for we...
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Episode 65
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9:42
Don't Sabotage Your Well-being
Danger! You may be sabotaging your own well-being! It’s vital to avoid the twin saboteurs of “Fearing Your Fears” and “Confusing Feeling’s with Facts.” In this episode I share a story of Nazi sabotage, the help Jasmine found, and inspiration fr...
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Episode 64
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8:11
Can God Make You Healthy?
All of us care about having good physical health. We deal with illness, practice good habits, and watch our calories, right? When things go wrong, we can struggle with big questions about what we are doing and even God’s place in this quest. Ca...
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Episode 63
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11:10
Unleash the Now!
The ticking seconds of the clock—could they be the signal God is moving across my life and yours? Jesus never heard that sound but knew so much about time. He demonstrated every moment brings the possibility of insight, miracle, renewal, or ful...
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Episode 62
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11:26
Your Endless Christmas
By December 26, the Christmas wrapping paper is thrown away and the last tidbit of fruitcake eaten. But what if our Christmas celebration could go on-and-on to build our well-being? When we explore beyond the tinsel and tidbits, we can discover...
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Episode 61
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13:04
Travel to Your Well-being
Travel starts with a big question: Where am I going? We can expand the question to our life experience. Where am I going in this journey of life? Research shows well-being is enhanced by exploring the worlds outside of us and within us. Join me...
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Episode 60
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14:10
Listen Up! Improving our listening skills
How good are we at listening to each other? Scientists have been listening for signals from aliens. Sadly, none have been received. In our relationships we give and receive signals every moment. Improving these skills are vital for well-being. ...
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Episode 57
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9:04
Creating a Climate Comfort Zone
The climate is acting crazy but we don’t need to do the same! The climate crisis is not a future threat but upon us now. The effects of catastrophic events have become as destructive to emotional health as to the environment. In this episode I ...
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Episode 56
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8:55
When the Bible Failed America
The Bible once failed America and it may happen today, threatening our well-being. In this episode I explore the error of "commonsense literalism" that contributed to the Civil War. There is a better way to interpret the Bible: as a Wisdom book...
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Episode 55
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10:18
Crazy Mercy!
All of us have seen the movie scene where the good guy is merciful and spares the criminal, right? But we may not realize that mercy can contribute to healthy living on a daily basis. In this Fast Track series episode Larry discusses what the B...
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Episode 54
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