# Tom Compton

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Jon Danforth

Welcome to Pursuing the Muse! Today, we are joined by a very special returning guest, Jon Danforth. An Arkansas native now living in Dallas, Jon is here to discuss his brand new LP, Natural State—a rootsy, nostalgic project six years in the making. Listen in as we discuss the 'bacon and birds' insp…

282. Living self-inquiry

This week’s meditative contemplation begins with an invitation to notice what comes up internally in response to Byron Katie’s statement that just when you think it can’t get any better, it has to – it’s the law. You might notice the mind brings up every opposition possible. It seems so backwards, …

Henry Conlon

Welcome to Pursuing the Muse; I’m your host, Tom Compton. Today, we’re joined by Henry Conlon, a Nashville-based artist originally from Long Island whose baritone voiced songs are helping him make a name for himself in the music world. Stay tuned as we discuss surviving an ice storm, the whirlwind …

Dhammarato

Welcome to Pursuing the Muse. This episode we're exploring bridging the world of music and the teachings of the Buddha. Our guest today is a retired Buddhist monk whose background includes being a college music major and a musician in the US Navy. His search for life's answers led him to the Thai F…

Tom Compton: When the Kids Protested

We would love to hear from you! Joining us from the Durango Colorado area, please welcome Tom Compton. He is a La Plata County rancher whose life has bridged the gap between the classroom and the open range. After teaching biology in Texas, Tom and his wife Penny were invited to return home to hel…

Fr James Wallace

Welcome back to Pursuing the Muse! I’m your host, Tom Compton Today, we are exploring the intersection of faith and melody with Father James Wallace. He's a native of Winnetka, Illinois and a trained canon lawyer, Father James serves as pastor in the archdiocese of Chicago and a professor at Mundel…

Warner Hodges

Welcome to Pursuing the Muse. Today we feature Warner Hodges, an Americana pioneer who rose from childhood drumming in USO country bands to defining the cowpunk sound with Jason and the Scorchers. He's also played alongside Dan Baird and Homemade Sin, as well as, the Bluefields. Now he's fronting t…

294. Is life actually serious? (part 1)

If you’ve been listening to Love Is The Power for awhile, you know that one of host Tom Compton’s favourite concepts to bring up for inquiry is “It’s serious.” After all, it’s maybe the most deeply held belief on Planet Earth, this idea that life is serious. This week, Tom facilitates a parent on t…

Season 2 Episode 14: Tom Compton

Today’s episode begins our series that features Silas, who was the peer of the apostle Paul. Meaningful friendships seem to be a challenge for men. I want to provide insight on the power of relationships, how they shape our lives and direct our paths. One of my oldest and best friends, Dr. Tom Comp…

Theo Kandel

Welcome to Pursuing the Muse. Today, we're joined by singer songwriter Theo Kandel to talk about his wonderful new album, A Horse Named Friday. It is the follow up to his debut album Eating, Drinking and Being and Love and I'm happy to say there is no sophomore slump here.   Stick around to hear ho…