This is episode 2 of: “The Process of the Paraprosdokian”, a podcast where I, Nathanael Philip Mosher, aka the Paraprosdokianist, go through my week and share with you how I patiently endured the pain of Life with the help of people in order to engage with my purpose, gain some perspective, and live to tell the tale.
Along the way I’ll share with you some life lessons, show you how you can prepare for lessons to come, live a life of sacrificial offering, teach those willing to listen, listen to those willing to teach, and hopefully discover some paraprosdokians. I know that’s a whole lot of words that start with ‘P’. Well, let me tell you, it’s all on ‘purpose’.
This week I focused a lot on the relationship between worship and spiritual warfare. This is the last episode of this format, which is more stream of consciousness. Starting next week I’ll be filming shorter episodes that focus more on specific topics/ subtopics.
In each episode I go over a variety of different things I’ve read, reflected upon, and written about and after each episode I’ll be publishing exclusively to Substack a list of said documents, as well as personal reflections I’ve done, that you can do yourself. I hope they help you create a life worth living.
As promised, here are the accompanying writings, readings, reflections, and resources which helped me make it on through to the other side.
Writings
A poem about getting through the thick and thin, addressed to my parents on their 30th anniversary.
Explication of Opium of the Masses:
Readings
The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
“Cheap grace only buys you time, not eternal life.”
A Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
“Nobility in purpose even in the face of the overwhelmingly grotesque.”
We Who Wrestle With God by Jordan Peterson (not out yet)
Prodigal God by Timothy Keller
“There are two sons in the tale of the prodigal son and they both offer perspectives on how we miss the mark and miss the love of the Father.”
Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
“A creative path to recovery”
Praying Life by Paul E. Miller
“Pray better, be like a child in humble supplication, go to the Father with an open heart as He greets you with open arms.”
St. Augustine Confessions
“The seminal conversion memoir and autobiography from a man whose Mother prayed ceaselessly for his salvation long before he knew he needed saving.”
The Art of War and other Classics of Eastern Philosophy
“A collection of foundational eastern texts such as the ‘Tao Te Ching’ which have shaped the civilizations who have shaped the world.”
My Utmost for His Highest Oswald Chambers
“A daily devotional for those who wish to take up their cross daily and understand the grave cost which comes attached, as well as the abundant grace which follows.”
Reflections:
Instructions: please make a copy for yourself before you fill this out. Then fill it out as you go with your own personal reflections. I recommend filling this out over the course of days, weeks, and even months if it so moves you so that you can really take the time to deliberate upon your answer and see how it changes over the course of time through prayer and application. Find what rhythms work for you, especially as you see it transform your day to day life while you apply it.
(Template) The Ethos of Spiritual Warfare
How does one stand firm after the battle?
Insights on Psalm 23 and the Path of Righteousness
Where is one on the path of righteousness?
Resources:
Chess:
Finances/ Business:
The Other Side:
Near Death Experience Podcast:
NDE: ASKED JESUS WHAT RELIGION IS BEST. SHOCKING ANSWER.
“Howard Storm went to hell and back again. Literally.”
Shut Up N Dance (Justin Simmons):
“St. Simmons’ new songs absolutely bumps!”
“A Time To Dance” by Tom Bajoras (performed at the Center for Talented Youth)
My first full special (ft. others):
If you stumble upon any pieces above that you feel like I should go more in depth about, send me a message/ comment and I’ll consider making a mini-episode.
Yours Truly,
Nathanael Philip Mosher
AKA The Paraprosdokianist
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