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
Monday Jun 07, 2021
Monday Jun 07, 2021
My parents visited Sunday afternoon and we had a peaceful visit eating, walking in the yard, and talking about life.
My dad writes a regular newspaper column and we spent some time talking about one of his upcoming columns on how we take for granted many of the activities available in our local area. We look far away for “things to do” but if we would just be a bit more curious, we might be surprised what we find next door, so to speak.
Later that evening as I sat with my wife enjoying the summer breeze, I was reminded that home is what you make it. The greenest grass is that which you plant at home, wherever that may be.
Friday Jun 04, 2021
Friday Jun 04, 2021
An officer at recent class showed me a note he carried around with himself that went something like this, “Do my actions teach my children to be honest, dependable, and loving.”
We have more power to influence others with our actions than we might think. The way we talk to check-out people at stores, the way we react to strangers, the behaviors our family and friends see us exhibit every day. They all have some influence.
From Titus 2:7-8 “Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us.”
Maybe carry your own note, “What I’m doing right now is an influence on someone.”
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Today, we talk about something simple, yet profound.
When it comes to the things that matter, don't wait.
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
On today's Pilgrim's Odyssey, gun shots and cell phones in Charlotte.
My daily travel walk turned into a reminder that we lose sight of the things that matter at our peril.
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
In a recent interview with the UK Guardian, 90-year old William Shatner of Star Trek fame reflected on his life,
“Here’s an interesting answer!” he says perkily. “I’m glad I didn’t know because what you know at 90 is: take it easy, nothing matters in the end, what goes up must come down. If I’d known that at 20, I wouldn’t have done anything!”
It was clear he took his life’s triumphs and tragedies in stride and found understanding in his children and grandchildren that lived nearby. He also recognized the great dichotomies of life that in the end we must just accept.
No theologian, yet, life had brought him wisdom, he hearkened the wise words of Ecclesiasters:
The words of the Teacher,[a] son of David, king in Jerusalem:
“Meaningless! Meaningless!”
says the Teacher.
“Utterly meaningless!
Everything is meaningless.”
Ole’ Captain Kirk was truly spinning some words of wisdom we need to remember when life distracts us from what matters.
Monday May 31, 2021
Monday May 31, 2021
Somberly, with patient reflection, remember those who gave their lives defending our country, and the friends and loved ones impacted by the loss.
Find a time and place of peace today, and remember that we are able to live in the greatest country history has ever known because of them.
Wednesday May 26, 2021
Wednesday May 26, 2021
We are an isolated people. Alone, disconnected, this is where we are weakest.
To become connected requires intentionality. You must allow others to be known.
Ask yourself, when was the last time someone really wanted to know who you are?
When was the last time you took a true interest in someone else?
Connectedness requires good questioning and patient listening.
Tuesday May 25, 2021
Tuesday May 25, 2021
Today we remember Aiden Leos, tragically killed last week in a road range incident where the 6-year old was shot while he sat in his car seat.
Listening to his sister and mother describe the incident reminded me to focus on the things that matter, and encouraged me in my work. May our prayers be with them, and may Aiden's memory be eternal.
Monday May 24, 2021
Monday May 24, 2021
On a long drive today, I was reminded how our lives are either moving forward, or moving backward. The middle ground doesn’t last long, you eventually succumb to the latter, or decide to take part in the former.
Our world seems to be a battle between the two camps, 1) What can you do for me vs. 2) What can I can do for myself. One points fingers and looks back for reasons to justify what they want to be given, the other camp uses their hands to grab hold of what is in front of them and move forward. The power of momentum in either direction means that you cannot escape this battle.
Our faith is similar. You are either moving toward or away from God, there is no middle ground.
Friday May 21, 2021
Friday May 21, 2021
Days of Wonder are only as far away as a little gas money, your feet, and the will to live free.
Be a rebel, focus on the things that matter. Not the things social media, the news, and TV tell you that matter.