Dark Night Podcast
Dark Night Podcast
Podcast Description
Join tap dance artist Andrew Nemr and pastor Mike Freeman as they explore Dark Night of the Soul by St. John of the Cross. This common human experience strips away what we use to orient ourselves in the world, often leaving us feeling lost and confused-but also inviting us to endure. These conversations were part of Andrew's preparation for a 12-hour improvised tap dance performance. The podcast is part of the Dark Night Project presented by Nemr Institute and KalosWorks.org, made possible by generous partners and supporters.
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The podcast focuses on spiritual growth, personal disorientation, and community, with episodes delving into works like St. John of the Cross's Dark Night of the Soul. Specific episodes, including discussions on the importance of navigating personal darkness and reflections on Psalm 22, highlight how challenges can lead to profound spiritual insights.
Join tap dance artist Andrew Nemr and pastor Mike Freeman as they explore Dark Night of the Soul by St. John of the Cross. This common human experience strips away what we use to orient ourselves in the world, often leaving us feeling lost and confused-but also inviting us to endure. These conversations were part of Andrew’s preparation for a 12-hour improvised tap dance performance. The podcast is part of the Dark Night Project presented by Nemr Institute and KalosWorks.org, made possible by generous partners and supporters.
In this episode, Andrew and Mike dive into Book Two, Chapters 4–7 of The Dark Night of the Soul by St. John of the Cross. They explore themes of purgation, detachment, and the “poverty of spirit” that marks the threshold of transformation. Alongside scripture and lived stories, they wrestle with the experience of emptiness, aridity, and the dark fog that seems to blind the faculties of memory and desire. The conversation touches the stories of Jonah, Job, Jeremiah, and even jazz improvisation, drawing out a conception of God who does not always lift us out of the fire but instead meets us within it.
Book II chapters 4-7
00:00 Introduction to The Dark Night Podcast
01:12 Resonating Points in Chapter Four
02:43 The Beatitudes and Purgation
04:53 Transformative Memory and Eternal Apprehensions
32:36 The Art of Recovery in Dance and Life
37:58 Exploring the Three Kinds of Good
43:14 Fog and Divine Presence
01:02:27 The Great Undoing
01:08:48 Final Reflections and Future Directions
Related Links
Dark Night Project: www.darknightlive.com
Nemr Institute: www.nemrinstitute.com
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