The Sacred Thread Podcast
The Sacred Thread Podcast explores the contemplative path that is rooted in the Christian tradition, while also drawing from many sources (such as Buddhist wisdom and modern psychology) to illuminate this path. Hosted by Winston Janusz — a meditation teacher, licensed therapist, and ordained pastor — this show is for seekers who long for peace, presence, and meaning in a restless world. Through reflections and conversations, we trace the sacred thread woven through everyday life, awakening to the Spirit in all things and cultivating compassion, connection, and resilience.
The Sacred Thread Podcast
Rethinking God with Thomas Jay Oord
In this episode, Winston sits down with theologian and philosopher Thomas Jay Oord to explore the heart of open and relational theology — a vision of God as inherently uncontrolling love, whose life unfolds in real relationship with creation, and whose influence is mutual rather than unilateral.
The conversation dives into eternal creation, the nature of intrinsic value, what it means for God and creation to be “entangled,” and how unity and individuality coexist without collapsing into either pantheism or separation.
You can follow Thomas’ work here:
https://thomasjayoord759927.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips