On this episode of the Enneagram 4 Confessions podcast, Zach and long time friend Sheldon Rogers discuss healthy ways in which to grieve the loss of loved ones during the holiday season. 

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Grieving During The Holidays

On this episode of the Enneagram 4 Confessions podcast, Zach has a conversation with writer and theologian Jessica Kantrowitz. The conversation covers a range of topics such as depression, deconstruction, honesty and pretending to be someone we're not, welcoming all emotions, the creative process, and the process of letting go in order be who we already are.    Jessica Kantrowitz is a writer and theologian living in Boston, Massachusetts. She writes about theology, culture, social justice, and chronic illness, including her own struggles with depression and migraines. She works as a storyteller for Together Rising, and her writing has been featured in places like Sojourners, Think Christian, The Good Men Project, and Our Bible App. She earned her MDiv from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.   Where to find Jessica:  Website: Jessica Kantrowitz Twitter: @jfkantrowitz Instagram: @jessicafaithkantrowitz Facebook: Jessica Kantrowitz   Jessica's Books: The Long Night: Readings and Stories to Help You Through Depression 365 Days of Peace: Benedictions to End Your Day in Gentleness and Hope   More Enneagram 4 Confessions: Instagram: @enneagram4confessions Twitter: @enneagram4confe

A Conversation With Jessica Kantrowitz

On this episode of Enneagram 4 Confessions Podcast Zach talks about how guilt and shame are constantly trying to keep us from the truth of who we are: peace. 

Participation:Peace

What is joy? How do you find it? Where do you find it? Is it possible to live from the place of joy on a day to day basis? On this episode of The Enneagram 4 Confessions podcast, Zach talks about life as being a participation in the eternal joy of God.    Find us on social media: Instagram Twitter

Participation:Joy

On this episode of The Enneagram 4 Confessions podcast, Zach talks about one of his favorite Richard Rohr quotes and how it has caused him to better understand who he is in Christ.    Find us on social media:   Instagram: enneagram4confessions Twitter: enneagram4confessions

Participation:Love

On this episode of the Enneagram 4 Confessions podcast, Zach talks about how we, like plants, need dead or dying leaves removed in order to fully heal and grow. For us, those dead leaves can be relationships, a job, our theology, and/or the way we see ourselves.    Find us on social media: Instagram: enneagram4confessions Twitter: enneagram4confe  

Dead Leaves

In this episode of the Enneagram 4 Confessions podcast, Zach talks about letting go of past hurts and wounds caused by yourself and others. 

Let It Go

In this episode of the Enneagram 4 Confessions podcast, Zach talks about the ways in which unrealistic expectations have negatively affected him and how he is learning to let go of them.    Find us on social media: Instagram:@enneagram4confessions Twitter: @enneagram4confe

Expectations

On this episode of the Enneagram 4 Confessions podcast, Zach speaks with pastor, author, and Camino de Santiago pilgrim Brian Zahnd. Brian is an Enneagram 4 with a 5 wing. The conversation includes topics such as being grounded and formed in liturgical prayer, finding peace in tough emotional times, Brian's creative processes, parenting as an Enneagram 4, dealing with shame, emptiness, lack and more.    About Brian: Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church, a non-denominational Christian congregation in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Brian and his wife, Peri, founded the church in 1981. Brian is also the author of several books, including, Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God, Water to Wine, A Farewell To Mars, Beauty Will Save the World, and Unconditional?: The Call of Jesus to Radical Forgiveness.   Where to find Brian: Brian's Website Word of Life Church Twitter: @BrianZahnd Instagram: @BrianZahnd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrianZahnd/ Brian's Books: Brian's Books   More Enneagram4Confessions: Instagram: @enneagram4confessions Twitter: @enneagram4confe

An Interview with Brian Zahnd

When something traumatic happens, people usually try to find comfort from the pain in other things. The problem is, those things aren't able to accomplish what the person hopes they can, usually leaving the person in worse condition than when they began. On this episode of the Enneagram 4 Confessions podcast, Zach talks about the ways in which his parents separation caused him to attempt to find comfort in books, movies, and food, and how those things ultimately let him down.    Find us here: Instagram: @enneagram4confessions Twitter: @Enneagram4confe

Everything Is A Bagel

In this episode of the Enneagram 4 Confessions podcast, Zach speaks with author, speaker, poet, activist, Citizen of the Potawatomi Nation, and mom Kaitlin Curtice. Kaitlin is an Enneagram 4 with a 3 wing. The conversation includes topics such as childhood experiences that may have led to Kaitlin becoming an Enneagram 4, finding peace in tough emotional times, Kaitlin's creative processes, parenting as an Enneagram 4, and dealing with shame, emptiness, and lack and more.    Where to find Kaitlin:  Website: kaitlincurtice.com Twitter: @KaitlinCurtice Instagram: @KaitlinCurtice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaitlincurticewriter/ Kaitlin's Book: Glory Happening   Enneagram 4 Confessions: Instagram: @enneagram4confessions Twitter: @enneagram4confessions      

An Interview With Kaitlin Curtice

In this episode of the Enneagram 4 Confessions podcast, Zach speaks about his recent sobriety milestone and the ways in which he goes about maintaining and working through his sobriety.  You are not alone. If you struggle with addiction of any kind, please call or visit these websites: Alcoholics Anonymous: 1-212-870-3400 National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD): 1-800-NCA-CALL (622-2255) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous Al-Anon Find a therapist near you: Find a Therapist     Find Enneagram 4 Confessions on: Instagram: @enneagram4confessions Twitter: @enneagram4confessions

Sobriety

In this episode of the Enneagram 4 Confessions podcast, Zach interviews Mason Mennenga about how he experiences life as an Enneagram 4. They discuss shame, how to deal with strong emotions, practical steps towards getting out of our heads and into our bodies, and more.    About Mason: Mason Mennenga is creating Religionless Church. Through the lens of process theology, pyrotheology, and pop culture, Mason seeks to expand on theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer's concept of religionless Christianity by creating a religionless vision and structure for the present/future church – one that fosters faith holistically outside the constraints of institutionalized religion. He is a youth worker at Solomon's Porch, Master of Divinity student, aspiring theologian, podcaster, writer, church innovator, and contributor on Theology Corner. He enjoys a deep conversation, being a music snob, stand-up comedy, scrolling through Twitter, and a good read.   Where to find Mason:  Website: masonmennenga.com Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennega Instagram: @masonmennega Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mason.mennenga      

An Interview With Mason Mennenga

In this episode of the Enneagram 4 Confessions podcast, Zach takes a look at what it means to be seated with Christ. 

Seated

Random thoughts, musings, and confessions of an Enneagram 4.

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