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Ponderings for a New Direction

Ponderings for a New Direction

By Douglas J. Zehr

Life is filled with opportunities. In "Ponderings for a New Direction," host Doug Zehr shares reflections, ideas and considerations for engaging a new beginning, a radical transformation or an encore in life. Ponderings 1 is a series of considerations on retirement: Seven Rolling Retirement Rubrics (Episodes 1-7). A second round of episodes (8-14) dig deeper.

Ponderings – Season 2 is a general interest collection of inspirational stories to ignite your thinking.

Season 2022 of Ponderings for a New Direction is a collection of inspirational considerations to ponder a new relationship.
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Ponderings 1.E3. Let's Be Humble

Ponderings for a New DirectionSep 28, 2021

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Ponderings 1 Episode 14 - Live With Enthusiasm

Ponderings 1 Episode 14 - Live With Enthusiasm

Season 1 of "Ponderings for a New Direction" focuses on Seven Rolling Retirement Rubrics. In Episode 14 we re-consider the seventh rubric - "Live With Enthusiasm" - and cycle deeper to mine its truth.

Mar 18, 202204:51
Ponderings 1 Episode 13 - Live With Purpose

Ponderings 1 Episode 13 - Live With Purpose

Season 1 of "Ponderings for a New Direction" focuses on Seven Rolling Retirement Rubrics. In episode 13 we re-consider the sixth rubric - "Live With Purpose" - and cycle deeper to mine its truth.

Mar 11, 202204:47
Ponderings 1 Episode 12 - Pace Ourselves

Ponderings 1 Episode 12 - Pace Ourselves

Season 1 of "Ponderings for a New Direction" focuses on Seven Rolling  Retirement Rubrics. In episode 12 we re-consider the fifth rubric - "Pace Ourselves" - and cycle deeper to mine its truth.

Mar 04, 202204:19
Ponderings 1 Episode 11 - Practice a Sabbath Spirit

Ponderings 1 Episode 11 - Practice a Sabbath Spirit

Season 1 of "Ponderings for a New Direction" focuses on Seven Rolling Retirement Rubrics. In episode 11 we re-consider the fourth rubric -  "Practice a Sabbath Spirit" - and cycle deeper to mine its truth.

Feb 25, 202205:02
Ponderings 1 E10 - Rubric 3 "Let's Be Humble"

Ponderings 1 E10 - Rubric 3 "Let's Be Humble"

Season 1 of "Ponderings for a New Direction" focuses on Seven Rolling Retirement Rubrics. In episode 10 we re-consider the third rubric - "Let's  Be Humble!" - and cycle deeper to mine its truth.

Feb 18, 202204:44
Ponderings 1 E9 - Rubric 2 Recognize Your Value

Ponderings 1 E9 - Rubric 2 Recognize Your Value

Season 1 of Ponderings for a New Direction focuses on Seven Rolling Retirement Rubrics. In Episode 9 we re-consider the second rubric -  Recognize Your Value - and cycle a little bit deeper.

Feb 11, 202204:49
Ponderings 1 Episode 8 - Live Engaged

Ponderings 1 Episode 8 - Live Engaged

Season 1 of "Ponderings for a New Direction" focuses on Seven Rolling Retirement Rubrics. In Episode 8 we re-consider the first rubric - "Live Engaged" - and cycle deeper to mine its truth.

Feb 04, 202204:05
Season 2022 Episode 3 - Speak Out

Season 2022 Episode 3 - Speak Out

Season 2022 of Ponderings for a New Direction is a collection of inspirational stories to ignite your thinking. Episode 3 is the continuing New Year challenge for a new or a renewed relationship which is worth pondering.

Jan 21, 202204:18
Season 2022 Episode 2 - Rebel

Season 2022 Episode 2 - Rebel

Season 2022 of Ponderings for a New Direction is a collection of inspirational stories to ignite your thinking. Episode 2 is a New Year challenge for a new or a renewed relationship which is worth pondering.

Jan 14, 202204:23
Season 2022 - Episode 1 New Year - New Relationship

Season 2022 - Episode 1 New Year - New Relationship

Season 2022 of Ponderings for a New Direction is a collection  of inspirational stories to ignite your thinking. Episode 1 is a a new challenge for a new relationship which is worth pondering.

Jan 07, 202204:45
Ponderings - Season 2 Episode 9 - A Christmas Favorite

Ponderings - Season 2 Episode 9 - A Christmas Favorite

Season 2 of Ponderings for a New Direction is a collection of inspirational stories to ignite your thinking. Episode 9 is a miraculous story of the Christmas season which is worth pondering.

Dec 31, 202107:58
Ponderings - Season 2 Epiosde 8 - Misfit / Welcomed

Ponderings - Season 2 Epiosde 8 - Misfit / Welcomed

Season 2 of Ponderings for a New Direction is a collection  of inspirational stories to ignite your thinking. Episode 8 tells the story of the upside down nature of God's spiritual work in the virgin Mary which upon pondering inspires the consideration of a radical change for life.

Dec 17, 202104:09
Ponderings - Season 2 Episode 7 - Reputation: St. Nick

Ponderings - Season 2 Episode 7 - Reputation: St. Nick

Season 2 of Ponderings for a New Direction is a collection of inspirational stories to ignite your thinking. Episode 7 tells the  story of the radical influence of a reputation for generosity and caring and how it may have a continuing impact for transformation in  your life.

Dec 10, 202105:13
Ponderings - Season 2 Episode 6 - St. Francis & The Nativity

Ponderings - Season 2 Episode 6 - St. Francis & The Nativity

Season 2 of Ponderings for a New Direction is a collection of  inspirational stories to ignite your thinking. Episode 6 tells the story of a radical change with continuing impact for transformation in your life.

Dec 03, 202106:44
Ponderings - Season 2 Episode 5 Radical Change

Ponderings - Season 2 Episode 5 Radical Change

Season 2 of Ponderings for a New Direction is a collection of inspirational stories to ignite your thinking. Episode 5 tells the story of a radical change.

Nov 26, 202105:15
Ponderings - Season 2 Episode 4 Playing With Fire

Ponderings - Season 2 Episode 4 Playing With Fire

Series 2 of Ponderings for a New Direction is a collection of inspirational stories to ignite your thinking. Episode 4 might challenge you about playing with fire.

Nov 19, 202105:35
Ponderings - Season 2 Episode 3 Confidence

Ponderings - Season 2 Episode 3 Confidence

Season 2 of Ponderings for a New Direction is a collection of inspirational stories to ignite your thinking. Episode 3 is on Confidence.

Nov 12, 202103:46
Ponderings - Season 2 Episode 2 Communication

Ponderings - Season 2 Episode 2 Communication

Season 2 of Ponderings for a New Direction is a collection of inspirational stories to ignite your thinking. Episode 2 is focused on Communication.

Nov 08, 202104:16
Ponderings - Season 2 Episode 1 Value

Ponderings - Season 2 Episode 1 Value

Season 2 of Ponderings for a New Direction is a collection of inspirational stories to ignite your thinking. Episode 1 reflects on knowing your value?

Nov 05, 202104:03
Ponderings 1.E7. Live With Enthusiasm

Ponderings 1.E7. Live With Enthusiasm

Season 1 of "Ponderings for a New Direction" focuses on Seven Rolling Retirement Rubrics. In episode 7 we consider the seventh rubric - "Live With Enthusiasm!"

Sep 28, 202102:48
Ponderings 1.E6. Live With Purpose

Ponderings 1.E6. Live With Purpose

Season 1 of "Ponderings for a New Direction" focuses on Seven Rolling Retirement Rubrics. In episode 6 we consider the sixth rubric - "Live With Purpose!"

Sep 28, 202102:32
Ponderings 1.E5. Pace Yourself - Being

Ponderings 1.E5. Pace Yourself - Being

Season 1 of "Ponderings for a New Direction" focuses on Seven Rolling Retirement Rubrics. In episode 5 we consider the fifth rubric - "Pace Ourselves - Being!"

Sep 28, 202102:40
Ponderings 1.E4. Practice a Sabbath Spirit

Ponderings 1.E4. Practice a Sabbath Spirit

Season 1 of "Ponderings for a New Direction" focuses on Seven Rolling Retirement Rubrics. In episode 4 we consider the third rubric - "Practice a Sabbath Spirit."

Sep 28, 202102:50
Ponderings 1.E3. Let's Be Humble

Ponderings 1.E3. Let's Be Humble

Season 1 of "Ponderings for a New Direction" focuses on Seven Rolling Retirement Rubrics. In episode 3 we consider the third rubric - "Let's Be Humble!"

Sep 28, 202102:25
Ponderings 1.E2 Recognize Your Value

Ponderings 1.E2 Recognize Your Value

Season 1 of Ponderings for a New Direction focuses on Seven Rolling  Retirement Rubrics. In episode 2 we consider the second rubric - Recognize Your Value

Sep 28, 202103:49
Ponderings 1.E1. Live Engaged

Ponderings 1.E1. Live Engaged

Season 1 of Ponderings for a New Direction focuses on Seven Rolling Retirement Rubrics. In episode 1 we consider the first rubric - Live Engaged. 

Sep 28, 202102:49