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The Origins of Our Name: God of The Desert Video Podcast #1

In the debut to this ongoing film diary series I reveal where it all began

I’ve resisted podcasting and video making for years because I’ve primarily understood myself as a writer, not a radio performer or TV pundit. But now my PTSD is forcing an evolution. I just cannot write as easily as I used to most of the time now. Speaking is much easier - so that’s what I’m going to have to do to get moving again. Thank you everyone for your patience and understanding.

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Alec Joseph Ott's avatar

Hi David--I like the name because it also harks back to the Desert Fathers of the Church.

I found this in my internet search....

In the desert of the heart, let the healing fountain start;

In the prison of his days, teach the free man how to praise.

-- W. H. Auden

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David Swindle 🟦's avatar

I'm going to get that book on the Desert Fathers, btw! It's recommended in the copy of The Imitation of Christ you sent me! Expect some future blogging on both!

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Mrs. Chandler's avatar

Thank you for sharing these parts of your journey. You’ve given me new points to consider about my own life.

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David Swindle 🟦's avatar

Thanks so much for your encouragment Barbara! It means so much to me!

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