Still Figuring It Out...

Why Halloween is such a spiritual day. With the war in the Middle East, mass shootings in Maine, Matthew Perry's sudden passing, and so much darkness in the world is hope to be found in celebrating Halloween?

It feels like a new seaon! I am in a new season of life and I have a lot to share about the changing seasons, changing vocations, and new music!

Kyle recalls a day recently that brought memorable moments and life lessons. 

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Singer/songwriter, band leader, musician, professor, author, deep thinker and doubter, Dr. Jason Lee McKinney shares some concepts from his new book Deconstructing the Disciples Doubt. Available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1957344105/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_T8HPW4SY4V06MWE1QJKQ

Keep up with Jason and his band at his website: https://www.jasonleemckinneyband.com/home

This is the story behind the band 'Seeking Gravity' and some thoughts behind each song off the debut self-titled album. Whether or not you are into rock music and/or rock bands, you may be fascinated to know how this band formed and the type of thinking that goes behind songwriting. This episode samples each of the 15 songs off this brand new album and gives some food for thought behind the lyrics. 

Check out the album here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0d5bEWciDK9R7exuhRoGlP?si=CHtah5sPT9SeP5wx3Fkw6A

Follow Seeking Gravity on socials here: https://linktr.ee/seekinggravity

Thanks for listening and being dedicated to Still Figuring it Out...

What is your relationship like with Silence? Is Silence a stranger, an enemy, or a friend? In this episode Kyle shares about why he is having a year dedicated to intentional silence at least once every day and why you might want to consider making space for more Silence in your life too!

Merry Christmas! And Happy New Year! Are you going into 2022 with fear and trepidation or with joyful expectation? Well do not fear because God is with you, you are loved, you are enough, and whatever comes your way in 2022, it will be a new opportunity to grow and keep figuring it out!

Stream the song, "Do Not Fear" HERE: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/kylesigmon/be-still-and-do-not-fear

Get Kyle and Jeff's new Christmas book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MYSV6QK/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_BPSHPWJMNPMGQWN67NCP

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Recorded during advent, the traditional season of preparation for Christmas, this episode focuses on the importance of making room for stillness and silence amidst the hustle and bustle of the holidays. 

Here is a playlist for Holy Days: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0hn42roZuDaPG6X4cT4EPf?si=d4295b1c549b42db

Here is the newest release from Kyle Sigmon: Be Still and Do Not Fear: https://open.spotify.com/album/41mNPKp13pRreODgp1RrGK?si=NhkY0IUjSdSz5LqeVuouxQ

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Are you able to stay rooted like a tree planted by the waters? Are you feeling uprooted and tossed around by the storms of life? Or are you just a stick in the mud and not growing? This episode has some thoughts on how to grow and change while staying rooted at the same time. 

Links to things mentioned in the episode:

Channa Channa Channa episode 150 conversation with Kyle Sigmon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MdtBTZ-QWY&t=2470s

Music Video for "Limitless" on Facebook: https://fb.watch/822cxwDHbd/

Spotify for Seeking Gravity: https://open.spotify.com/artist/01l8GtBUj4gxIQyS1byshV?si=1giXfockQa2ZBn38RWowGw&dl_branch=1

Spotify for Abide/Rooted: https://open.spotify.com/album/5XVbkThcB2oQhgbc280iSu?si=RtQoylMWTSy_gDjPhAswhA&dl_branch=1

Professional runner, trainer, and coach Brandon Doughty, of D.A.R.T. (Doughty's American Running Team), has had an incredible journey of high highs and very low lows as he has struggled to overcome obstacles of multiple career-ending surgeries to come back and compete for a spot on the world stage. Listen in on why caring for your whole self, physically and mentally, is more important than just winning races!

Check out Brandon's website for how you can get some professional training or coaching: https://dodesxc.wordpress.com

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My new song "One" has a key theological concept that has the potential to blow our minds in the best possible way - to get us out of our dualistic thinking, and to believe that we can be both one and many at the same time, celebrating diversity and unity at the same time. 

The continuation of the conversation with Alex Marshall around issues of addiction, crime, prison, rehabilitation, and recovery. For info on how to join a recovery group or access more resources for you or a loved one, please reach out to recovery@faithbridgeumc.org. 

This is part one of the story of Alex Marshall. Alex has overcome so many obstacles in his life and is here to expand our understanding of addiction and what might be some of the underlying root causes. If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction and looking for help, please reach out to recovery@faithbridgeumc.org and Alex and his team of recovery outreach would love to support you!

Did curiosity really kill the cat? 

I don't think so. And I don't think it will kill us either. Actually, I think we need curiosity to continue to grow and keep from getting stuck. 

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Personal growth is a lifelong process.

This podcast is for people who are still trying to figure it out, like the rest of us.

Kyle Sigmon, MACP, NThD, is a pastor, writer, singer/songwriter, front man for the rock band Seeking Gravity, a husband, and a father to 5 children.

Kyle loves to explore his interests around topics of philosophy, religion, spirituality, music, social justice, and how we grow as individuals and as a society. As an enneagram 9, Kyle tends to see many sides to every story and seeks to make the world a better place by spreading compassion, empathy, and understanding.

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