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Geoff and David discuss the understanding of sin as disorder and the role of asceticism in spiritual healing.

Geoff continues talking with regular guest David Clayton about how the Desert Fathers and Mothers understood sin as discorder (of all kinds) and how asceticism was a path toward freedom to love God and others. They discuss sin not merely as rule-breaking but as patterns that impair clear seeing, free choosing, and loving well. Asceticism is presented as training that frees the heart by reshaping habits, while emphasizing grace, mercy, and the hope to “begin again” each day. They particu...

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Hosts: Geoff Holsclaw, Cyd Holsclaw

Guest: David Clayton

Topics covered

• sin
• asceticism
• spiritual formation
• freedom to love
• Desert Fathers
• grace

Keywords

• sin
• asceticism
• spirituality
• Desert Fathers
• freedom
• love
• grace
• mercy
• habits

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Desert Fathers and Mothers

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