The Light, the Thunder, and the Rain. But mostly the Light. A Pilgrim’s Odyssey is your daily dose of hope navigating family, faith, and living free. Silouan Green, The Pilgrim’s Odyssey host, began to find his own answers after a tragic jet crash on an epic 23-month, over 20,000 mile motorcycle trip. Since then, he has taught thousands to take positive action in facing the trials and traumas of life. Life is complicated. Where are you going?
Episodes
May 15, 2020
May 15, 2020
14 min
Joseph Campbell said we could not realize our potential following someone else's way. When we are looking to get out of a dark forest, what light will we follow?
If we are people of faith, does our life look any different Monday-Saturday than people who sleep in on Sunday?
To end up where we belong takes intention and clear focus. There has never been a better time to ask yourself the tough questions on the trajectory of your life.
May 14, 2020
May 14, 2020
14 min
The calling of a Christian is not an easy one. What can we do during this time of crisis to deepen our faith while being a witness to others. So many seem to be willingly entering the matrix, what can we do to shine a light and offer another way?
May 13, 2020
May 13, 2020
11 min
My eight-year old, Gabriel, asked me to talk about the fine line between the path to goodness and the path to darkness. It got me thinking about JRR Tolkien and Hitler, so I obliged.
Fear and Pride, the salt and pepper of sin. They will drive you toward the darkness and the antidote is humility.
May 12, 2020
May 12, 2020
11 min
Rebecca Bryan Boone, the wife of Daniel Boone, is an inspirational woman and an example of the best we can inspire to be. She reminds me of my wife.
Why do we allow ourselves to take for granted the most important things in our lives? Why do we fail to remember the things that can sustain us when times are at their absolute worse?
Today, we learn some valuable lessons from the life of Rebecca Bryan Boone, and I give thanks to the woman who has read, fed, taught, and loved my children for the last 20 years.
May 11, 2020
May 11, 2020
13 min
Scott Peck said that "truth is reality" and our understanding of truth was like our map to navigating life. What happens when our map is upended and truth seems like an unsolvable mystery?
Do we embrace the mystery and search for what matters, or do we allow ourselves to be scattered by the wind and blown to wherever it may take us.
I suggest you embrace the mystery and enjoy its magical ride.
May 8, 2020
May 8, 2020
14 min
We've all had those experiences we can't really explain and maybe didn't really deserve. Don't keep them hidden. The world needs light, and hopefully today's episode encourages you to share yours.
I met him volunteering in a maximum security prison and his battle over heroin addiction would help teach me learn the meaning of faith.
May 7, 2020
May 7, 2020
12 min
Paradigms can trap us without us even being aware. Thomas Kuhn explored this phenomena in relation to science in his groundbreaking book, The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. In the world of religion, Christ broke paradigms and ultimately sacrificed his life.
Breaking paradigms are hard because they usually go against conventional wisdom. Kuhn suggested that the most important first step was a willingness to look in the mirror and understand that in many ways, the more "expert" we are, the more likely we are to fool ourselves.
Join us today as we explore paradigms and the humility to change ours when needed.
May 6, 2020
May 6, 2020
12 min
I learned how to face chaos and find the tasty watermelon that comes when you face down mighty beasts thanks to my Uncle Milton.
Today with a little help from Jordan Peterson and my Uncle Milton, we discuss how to straighten up with our shoulders back and face the responsibility of life with eyes wide open.
May 5, 2020
May 5, 2020
13 min
The great psychologist and expert on human development, Erik Erikson, said:
"the most deadly of all possible sins is the mutilation of a child’s spirit".
Today we discuss the value in every child's spirit, how to help children who have been psychologically damaged, and what to do about our own baggage that can contribute to us feeling unloved and unworthy.
May 4, 2020
May 4, 2020
16 min
Today, on The Pilgrim's Odyssey, we take a look at the concept of The Tipping Point, made famous by Malcolm Gladwell, it's impact on us today with the coronavirus and what we can learn from it to move forward with hope.
Change often comes from the person following truth and everyday making even a small impact on others until the result of their good efforts explode. Of course, bad change can come about the same way.
And most importantly, if you are fighting the good fight, whether you see it or not, your effort matters.