The Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Interested in taking a deep dive into your spiritual and missional formation? Hosted by Dr. Brian Russell (Professor of Biblical Studies and Spiritual Coach), the Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations Podcast will explore the contours of spiritual formation, leadership, and missional practice in our present reality through interviews with leading practitioners and thinkers.
Brian Russell teaches on Reading Scripture for Truth and Deep Transformation. He takes us on a deep dive into the Wesleyan quadrilateral properly understand, 2 Timothy 3:16–17, and Psalm 19. This podcast is a reaffirmation of what reading Scripture as God’s Word means for us personally and corporately as disciple making disciples of Jesus. The goal of interpretation is always our ongoing conversion so that we can live holy missional lives for the sake of the World.
Questions or comments: Brian@brianrussellphd.com
Brian’s Newsletter: www.brianrussellphd.com/newsletter
Brian’s books:
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life (Paraclete, 2021): https://amzn.to/47Dwdpk
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Work with Brian: Brian is available for personal coaching in the areas of spiritual growth, missional leadership and biblical/theological training.
Brian is also available for virtual or in person speaking/teaching. He offers workshops and stand alone talks on contemplative spirituality as well as on a variety of books and topics relating to engaging Scripture for a life of mission, community and holiness.
Amazon links are affiliate links. Without affecting the cost on your end, Amazon shares a small royalty with me if you purchase any product after following these links to Amazon. In other words, if you shop regularly on Amazon, you can support my work by clicking on any of the books I linked and then searching for whatever you want to purchase. Thanks for your support.
Brian Russell teaches on Taming the Wilderness Within: Centering Prayer and the Via Negativa. During Lent as well as the rest of the year, embrace practices such as centering prayer as a means of allowing God to do the deep sanctifying work that God desires to do in each of us. The via negative is spiritual growth through subtraction. In this practical and actionable episode, Brian explores the transformational possibilities of the consistent practice of the prayer of silence, i.e., centering prayer.
Questions or comments: Brian@brianrussellphd.com
Brian’s Newsletter: www.brianrussellphd.com/newsletter
Brian’s book: Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life (Paraclete, 2021): https://amzn.to/47Dwdpk
Brian’s Other Books:
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Work with Brian: Brian is available for personal coaching in the areas of spiritual growth, missional leadership and biblical/theological training.
Brian is also available for virtual or in person speaking/teaching. He offers workshops and stand alone talks on contemplative spirituality as well as on a variety of books and topics relating to engaging Scripture for a life of mission, community and holiness.
Amazon links are affiliate links. Without affecting the cost on your end, Amazon shares a small royalty with me if you purchase any product after following these links to Amazon. In other words, if you shop regularly on Amazon, you can support my work by clicking on any of the books I linked and then searching for whatever you want to purchase. Thanks for your support.
Brian Russell (Ph.D.) asks a poignant question as we enter into Lent: Do I Really Trust that God Has My Best Interests at Heart? How you answer this question changes everything. He guides you through a poignant reading of Genesis 2-3, Psalm 51 and Romans 5 and invites us all to open ourselves up even deeper to God's work during this season.
Email him: brian@brianrussellphd.com and ask for the Rule of Life worksheet
Interested in going even deeper? Brian has two books that go really well with the Lenten Season:
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/48fey8l
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
Sign up for his updates: www.brianrussellphd.com/newsletter
Interested in coaching with Brian? Email him today to initiate a transformational conversation: Brian@brianrussellphd.com
Brian Russell’s Other Books
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade): https://amzn.to/3Mzfw7p
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
X: @briandrussell
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon shares a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
Dr. Brian Russell (Ph.D.) offers tips and insights for building a spiritual container for deep transformation during Lent in 2026.
Interested in going even deeper? Brian has two books that go really well with the Lenten Season:
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/48fey8l
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
Sign up for his updates: www.brianrussellphd.com/newsletter
Interested in coaching with Brian? Email him today to initiate a transformational conversation: Brian@brianrussellphd.com
Brian Russell’s Other Books
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade): https://amzn.to/3Mzfw7p
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
X: @briandrussell
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: brian@brianrussellphd.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon shares a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
Dr. Brian Russell (Ph.D.) reflects on the Jesus’ announcement of the kingdom and how to realign with God’s missional calling in 2026. You’ll be renewed in your soul and refreshed for living out the life that God’s called you to embody. Brian shares the message of realizing with mission, community and holiness for our day.
Interested in going deeper? Check out his book (re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Interested in coaching with Brian? Email him today to initiate a transformational conversation: Brian@brianrussellphd.com
Sign up for updates on Brian's work: www.brianrussellphd.com/newsletter
Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/48fey8l
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In today's episode, Rev. Allyce Fogle–Logue discusses her new book Heaven's Ache: A Walk Through the Psalms with Lament and Hope. We talk about the power of the lament psalms for ministry and life.
Buy a copy of Heaven's Ache https://amzn.to/3KRS7x5
Books recommended by Allyce:
Richard Foster, Celebration of Discipline: https://amzn.to/4pvwJwz
Os Guiness, The Call: https://amzn.to/44kusMi
Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/48fey8l
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer:
https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer
Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week’s episode, Dr. Joel Pérez shares with us how to become exceptional leaders who embraces cultural humility and build bridges to create a truly inclusive organizations and churches.
Purchase a copy of Dear White Leader: How to Achieve Organizational Excellence through Cultural Humility https://amzn.to/4rpmBa6
Connect with Joel: Website: https://apoyocoaching.com
Courses: https://apoyocoaching.com/courses
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelperezphd/
Resource Recommended by Joel:
Mai Moua, Culturally Intelligent Leadership https://amzn.to/3JZhVT5
Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/48fey8l
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer:
https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer
Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
spiritualgrowth #culturalhumility #culturalcompetency
Brian Russell shares ideas and practices to help you cultivate gratitude. Gratitude is the fuel for a deep dive spirituality.
Interested in receiving a monthly update that includes a list of resources/books that I've found helpful as well as my most recent essays, content, and offerings?
Sign up: www.brianrussellphd.com/newsletter When you sign up, I'll share the Gratitude Amplifier tool with you.
If you only want the tool, email me: brian@brianrussellphd.com
Join Brian’s Monthly free centering prayer gathering:
www.centeringprayerbook.com
Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer:
https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: brian@brianrussellphd.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
gratitude #thanksgiving #spiritualgrowth
Dr. Brian Russell shares his renewal protocol to help you thrive and flourish in your mission and ministry in 2025 and beyond. If you are feeling tired, burned out or desire simply tools to help you maintain your passion for mission, this episode will serve you powerfully.
Brian will talk about the importance of sabbath, values work, learning your saboteurs, adjusting/building a rule of life, journaling and a 5 question check-in.
How are Rule of Life Can Help you Grow in Love for God and Neigbor https://youtu.be/r98dPPZARH0
Saboteur test:
www.positiveintelligence.com/saboteurs
Chamine, Positive Intelligence https://amzn.to/4hVRf6F
Interested in working with me in a coaching relationship. Email me today: brian@brianrussellphd.com
Brian’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/4q8Z2BT
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Work with Brian:
Brian is available for personal coaching in the areas of spiritual growth, missional leadership and biblical/theological training.
Brian is also available for virtual or in person speaking/teaching. He offers workshops and stand alone talks on contemplative spirituality as well as on a variety of books and topics relating to engaging Scripture for a life of mission, community and holiness.
Amazon links are affiliate links. Without affecting the cost on your end, Amazon shares a small percentage of the profit with me if you purchase any product after following these links to Amazon. In other words, if you shop regularly on Amazon, you can support my work by clicking on any of the books I linked and then searching for whatever you want to purchase. Thanks for your support.
In this week’s episode, I interview J.D. Walt, Sower-in-Chief at Seedbed and pastor of Gillette Methodist Church in Gillett, Arkansas. We do a deep dive into his latest book Romans: From Sin Management to Love Unleashed. We also talk about his long standing exegetical/devotional series Wakeup Call, holiness of heart and life, and how serving in a local church has affected how he writes.
Buy a copy of Romans: From Sin Management to Love Unleashed https://amzn.to/46Qlok1
Sign up for JD’s daily wake up call emails: www.seedbed.com/wakeupcall
Books Recommend by JD:
E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web https://amzn.to/4n6yz5k
J. Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest https://amzn.to/4q4ocBv
Thomas Kelly, Testament of Devotion https://amzn.to/3KI3APz
Chuck Colson, The Body: Being Light in Darkness https://amzn.to/3KNlrVb
Brian’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/4q8Z2BT
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Work with Brian:
Brian is available for personal coaching in the areas of spiritual growth, missional leadership and biblical/theological training.
Brian is also available for virtual or in person speaking/teaching. He offers workshops and stand alone talks on contemplative spirituality as well as on a variety of books and topics relating to engaging Scripture for a life of mission, community and holiness.
Email me: brian@brianrussellphd.com or www.brianrussellphd.com
Amazon links are affiliate links. Without affecting the cost on your end, Amazon shares a small percentage of the profit with me if you purchase any product after following these links to Amazon. In other words, if you shop regularly on Amazon, you can support my work by clicking on any of the books I linked and then searching for whatever you want to purchase. Thanks for your support.
In this week's episode, I interview Dr. J.R. Briggs on his latest book The Art of Asking Better Questions. We do a deep dive into how to formulate and ask questions that help us to be better leaders and deepen our relationships with God, ourselves, and others.
Buy The Art of Asking Better Questions: https://amzn.to/4nMwY5S
Sign up for my monthly Newsletter: www.brianrussellphd.com/newsletter
Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: brian@brianrussellphd.com
Join Brian’s Monthly free centering prayer update and gathering: www.centeringprayerbook.com
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a tiny percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
September 21 2025 marks the 4th year anniversary of the release of Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life (Paraclete Press, 2021). In this episode, I unpack key lessons that I’ve gained through my practice of centering prayer including some unexpected blessings.
If you haven’t read Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life, you can buy it here: https://amzn.to/42u4PYo .
Contact Brian: brian@brianrussellphd.com or www.brianrussellphd.com
Brian’s Favorite Centering Prayer Resources:
Murchadh O’Madagáin, Centering Prayer and the Healing of the Unconscious https://amzn.to/46odtsE
Carl Arico, A Taste of Silence: Centering Prayer and the Contemplative Journey https://amzn.to/3VY1flC
Martin Laird, Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation https://amzn.to/4ptQ7L1
Rich Lewis, Sitting with God: A Journey to Your True Self through Centering Prayer https://amzn.to/4niMZjK
Cynthia Bourgeault, Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening https://amzn.to/4nzs2Av
Other books that Brian mentioned:
Cloud of Unknowing https://amzn.to/47PjfGg
Pseudo-Dionysius, The Complete Works. https://amzn.to/3Itp69M
Bessel van Der Kolk, The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, Body in the Healing of Trauma https://amzn.to/3W1Acpu
Chuck DeGroat, Healing What’s Within: Coming Home to Yourself—and to God—When You're Wounded, Weary, and Wandering https://amzn.to/4mnZ7P8
Brian’s Other Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Work with Brian:
Brian is available for personal coaching in the areas of spiritual growth, missional leadership and biblical/theological training.
Brian is also available for virtual or in person speaking/teaching. He offers workshops and stand alone talks on contemplative spirituality as well as on a variety of books and topics relating to engaging Scripture for a life of mission, community and holiness.
Amazon links are affiliate links. Without affecting the cost on your end, Amazon shares a small percentage of the profit with me if you purchase any product after following these links to Amazon. In other words, if you shop regularly on Amazon, you can support my work by clicking on any of the books I linked and then searching for whatever you want to purchase. Thanks for your support.
In this episode, I give an update to my recent health problems. I also share a testimony of an unexpected healing of a soul wound that dates back 54 years. I am grateful to God for his ongoing grace and deep work in my life. Listen in and perhaps you'll find some encouragement and inspiration for your life.
Sign up for my monthly Newsletter: www.brianrussellphd.com/newsletter
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Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: brian@brianrussellphd.com
Join Brian’s Monthly free centering prayer update and gathering: www.centeringprayerbook.com
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a tiny percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
soulwound #healing #spiritualgrowth
In this episode, Brian interviews Casey Taylor, Pastor of New Life in Christ Church in Punta Gorda FL, about how he uses AI effectively in ministry. Also we discuss his recent move from serving in the UMC in Illinois to an independent Methodist church on the Gulf coast of southwest Florida and his experience as a member of the Sanctification Network.
Casey’s Recommended Books:
NT Wright, The Challenge of Jesus https://amzn.to/4mD7TcO
Dallas Willard, The Divine Conspiracy https://amzn.to/3UXXUmo
Edwin Friedman, Failure of Nerve https://amzn.to/4nbDZwc
The Cloud of Unknowing https://amzn.to/3I3L7M7
Connecting with Casey:
Email: casey@newlifeforall.church
New Life in Christ Church in Punta Gorda, FL
www.Newlifeforall.church
Sanctification Network: www.sanctificationnetwork.com
Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: brian@brianrussellphd.com
Join Brian’s Monthly free centering prayer update and gathering: www.centeringprayerbook.com
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a tiny percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
methodist #AI #ministry
In this episode, Brian takes us into a deep dive into the power of mentoring. He shares openly about the people who have made the most impact in his life. He also talks about how each of us can pour into others in order to advance the Christ following movement in our day.
Let me know what you think.
Interested in a coaching or mentoring relationship with me? I can help you deepen your spiritual life, think critically about your leadership and missional vision, and thrive in ministry and life. Email me today: brian@brianrussellphd.com
Select Books Written by Those Who Mentored Brian:
David Bauer, Inductive Bible Study https://amzn.to/3JgGui5
– The Book of Acts as Story https://amzn.to/4oJXFJk
– Matthew: The Gospel of the Son of God https://amzn.to/46ZyCLH
Joel Green, The Gospel of Luke, https://amzn.to/45AzaoR
John Oswalt, Called to Be Holy, https://amzn.to/3V4lTA8
Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Join Brian’s Monthly free centering prayer update and gathering: www.centeringprayerbook.com
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: brian@brianrussellphd.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links.
If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a tiny percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this episode, Brian takes us into a deep dive into the true significance of God’s victory at the Red Sea. It is a transformational event that frees Israel from two primordial fears: uncreation and death so that God’s people can embody missional holiness for the sake of the world.
Let me know what you think.
Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Join Brian’s Monthly free centering prayer update and gathering: www.centeringprayerbook.com
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: brian@brianrussellphd.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links.
If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a tiny percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In today's Deep Dive, I share the key lessons about leadership that I learned thus far. I trust that these ideas and practices will help you lead in a way that helps you and those whom you lead to thrive and flourish for the sake of the kingdom.
Interested in coaching? Email me: brian@brianrussellphd.com
Sign up for Brian's monthly newsletter: www.brianrussellphd.com/newsletter
Book Mentioned by Brian:
Dan Sullivan, The Gap and Gain https://amzn.to/44uDjtU
15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership https://amzn.to/4eCaUqO
Taleb, Skin in the Game https://amzn.to/40xMWHb
Willink, Extreme Ownership https://amzn.to/4eQdHNf
Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
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Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: brian@brianrussellphd.com
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In today's Deep Dive, We explore the full meaning of the commands to love God and love neighbor by going deep into Deuteronomy 6:4–9 and Leviticus 19:18b. This episode is perfect for those interested in embodying a missional holiness for the world.
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Books Mentioned by Brian:
Moberly, Old Testament Theology: https://amzn.to/3ZD43a9
Evagrius, The Praktikos and Chapters on Prayer: https://amzn.to/4kI6ErL
Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Join Brian’s Monthly free centering prayer update and gathering: www.centeringprayerbook.com
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Twitter: @briandrussell
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Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: brian@brianrussellphd.com
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Brian Russell (Ph.D., Professor of Biblical Studies) shares key lessons on teaching for transformation from 25 years as a professor at Asbury Theological Seminary.
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Key Lessons:
1 Focus on helping your audience succeed
2 People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. –John Maxwell
3 Help your audience draw on their core “why” for internal motivation.
4 Your audience wants feedback from you (“Grade your own papers.”)
5 Master verbal kung-fu
6 Don’t be a prisoner to technology
7 Build systems so that you can give high touch on what matters most to your students
8 Overdeliver.
9 Future pace your students.
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Share yourself
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Learn and implement new tactics or techniques annually
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Continuous quality improvement
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Figure out the 20% that delivers 80% of the value and focus on it
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Deliver an experience and help students integrate learning immediately into their life
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Set an intention each day for how you will show up: Curious. Interested. Committed.
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Remember what it’s like to be student.
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Only as good as your last class/session
Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
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Twitter: @briandrussell
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Brian Russell (Ph.D., Professor of Biblical Studies) shares key lessons for life and mission on the occasion of his 56th birthday.
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Key Lessons:
1 Two One Line Prayers that Summarize My Relationship with God.
2 The Gospel comes to us on its way to someone else. – Alex McManus
3 You want to set a goal big enough that in the process of attaining it you become someone worth becoming. – Jim Rohn
4 “Courage is the key that unlocks the door to the future of God’s dreams.” Brian
5 “Skin in the game.” Nassim Taleb
6 Small things done consistently over time yield extraordinary results – The Magic Lamp
7 Be for something not merely against things
8 Practice Abundance
9 IDEA Sex
- Winning isn’t always learning; but learning is always winning. — Dan Sullivan
Bonus: “Today is the 1st day of the rest of your life. Trust. Surrender. Walk the path.”
Recommended Books:
John Maxwell, Failing Forward https://amzn.to/4dgeMwY
Epictetus, Discourses and Selected Writings https://amzn.to/42MJdY0
Hendricks, The Big Leap https://amzn.to/3GDtMJ5
Ellis, The Magic Lamp: Goal Setting for People Who Hate Setting Goals https://amzn.to/4k8f0bF
Taleb, Skin in the Game https://amzn.to/44r9nkj
Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
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Seven Lessons the Church Can Learn from Bob Dylan
The Never Ending Tour
Don’t Rely on the Greatest Hits Package
Challenge the Audience
Go to New Places
Make It about the Music
Rely on Your Band
Reinvent Continually While Always Being True to Your Roots
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Recommended Books on Bob Dylan
Sounes, Down the Highway https://amzn.to/3RYBOOV
Wald, Dylan Goes Electric https://amzn.to/3YEsDXE
Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Join Brian’s Monthly free centering prayer gathering: www.centeringprayerbook.com
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Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting
Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
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Brian Russell offers a poignant reading of Psalm 137 and shows how psalms of vengeance can help us to grow in love for God and neighbor. Brian talks about trauma and how certain expressions of faith actually oppress traumatized people.
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Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Join Brian’s Monthly free centering prayer gathering: www.centeringprayerbook.com
Connecting with Brian:
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Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
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In this week's episode, Brian Russell reflects on how to think about and surrender into a time of spiritual growth during the season of Lent and beyond. He shares from his own experiences as well as from the wisdom of John Mark Comer, Dallas Willard, JR Woodward, John Wooden, AJ Sherrill, and Martyn Lloyd–Jones.
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Resources Mentioned by Brian
"How a Rule of Life Helps Your Growth in Love for God and Neighbor" https://youtu.be/r98dPPZARH0
John Mark Comer, Practicing the Way https://amzn.to/4kr6GV9
Interview with JR Woodward https://youtu.be/58De8PsisLg
Interview with AJ Sherrill https://youtu.be/-OfQ3IQbA78
AJ Sherrill, The Enneagram for Spiritual Formation: How Knowing Ourselves Can Make Us More Like Jesus (2020) https://amzn.to/36hezJj
Dallas Willard, The Spirit of the Disciplines https://amzn.to/41vi4GU
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Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
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Twitter: @briandrussell
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In this week’s episode, Dr. Arianna Molloy takes us on a deep dive into the practice and mindsets of sustainable work. We talk about Christian identity and calling and the unique challenges around overwork and even burnout for persons living out a calling. You will gain valuable insights into pursuing your calling and doing so in a way that allows you to grow and serve for the long term.
Buy a copy of Healthy Calling: From Toxic Burnout to Sustainable Work
https://amzn.to/43fBCll
Dr. Arianna Molloy is an Associate Professor of Organizational Communication in the Division of Communication at Biola University.
Website: www.ariannamolloy.com
Books Recommends by Arianna:
C.S. Lewis, Great Divorce https://amzn.to/3FeMOo7
––The Horse and His Boy https://amzn.to/4h4EiFE
Dallas Willard books https://amzn.to/3XlXqrO
Manning, The Furious Longing of God https://amzn.to/43lhSg7
Jane Austen books https://amzn.to/3XpB0pu
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Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Join Brian’s Monthly free centering prayer gathering: www.centeringprayerbook.com
Connecting with Brian:
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Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
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Brian Russell offers a deep dive into how to integrate high altitude spiritual experiences with God. He uses as a model the Transfiguration of Jesus as reported in Luke 9:28–36. Brian offers a close reading of the experience of Peter, John and James in light of the wider context of Luke 9. You will gain insights into the biblical text and learn practices for turning spiritual experiences into transformational living in your day to day life.
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Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Join Brian’s Monthly free centering prayer gathering: www.centeringprayerbook.com
Connecting with Brian:
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Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
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transfiguration #Luke #jesus
Carolyn Moore, a Bishop in the Global Methodist Church, joins me for a deep dive into spiritual leadership. We talk about the role of the holy spirit, Christian leadership, holiness, mentoring others, and discerning God's will.
Find out more about Bishop Carolyn Moore: www.artofholiness.com
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Books by Carolyn Moore:
When Women Lead: Embrace Your Authority, Move Beyond Barriers, and Find Joy in Leading Others https://amzn.to/4hX1c2y
Supernatural: Experiencing the Power of God's Kingdom https://amzn.to/3EyDUS7
19: Questions to Kindle a Wesleyan Spirit https://amzn.to/3X53HId
Books Recommended by Carolyn Moore:
John Oswalt, Called to Be Holy https://amzn.to/3QjVGeB
Matt O'Reilly, Free to Be Holy https://amzn.to/4k2Ph52
Diane Ury, Holy Love https://amzn.to/4k06Vq8
C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity https://amzn.to/41eVTGi
Oswald Chambers https://amzn.to/4iizWfh
Dennis Kinlaw, Let's Start with Jesus https://amzn.to/4hYCHSK Ken Blue, Authority to Heal https://amzn.to/4hQvfJg
Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
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holyspirit #holiness #spiritualleader
In this episode, Ben Gosden takes us on a deep dive into faith, grace and recovery from addiction in all its forms. We talk about surrender as the pathway to deep healing, right sizing our lives, and growing in God's grace.
Check out Ben's new book: Grace Rediscovered: Finding Hope and Healing through Faith and Recovery: https://amzn.to/3WQzH2u
Rev. Dr. Ben Gosden is the senior pastor of historic Trinity United Methodist Church in Savannah, GA. Originally from Columbus, GA, Ben graduated from Columbus State University with a degree in Political Science. He earned his M.Div. and D. Min. degrees from Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Ben is a Christ-follower, husband, father, pastor, and pilgrim on a journey, in the hope that out of our deepest wounds can flow God’s greatest work.
Contact Ben Gosden at bgosden1982@gmail.com. For more information, visit www.bengosdencoaching.com.
Books Recommended by Ben:
Cal Newport, Slow Productivity https://amzn.to/4jP74g0
Brad Stulberg , The Practice of Groundedness https://amzn.to/4jOesby
Brian Russell's Info
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Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
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addiction #spiritualgrowth #recovery
In this episode, Brian Russell takes you on a deep dive into how to overcome burnout, workaholism and overwhelm in ministry.
He breaks down elements to flourishing and thriving:
(1) Establishing one’s true values and mission
(2) Learning to feel one’s feelings
(3) Setting up a rule of life
(4) Practicing Sabbath
(5) Creating firm boundaries via rules for saying “yes” or “no”
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Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
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burnout #ministry #spiritualgrowth
In this episode, Brian Russell reflects on the message of entire sanctification for 2025. He covers his personal experiences, key lessons, current thinking, and the importance of holiness for 2025 and beyond.
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Recommended Resources to Explore Holiness of Heart and Life
John Wesley, A Plain Account of Christian Perfection https://amzn.to/4fFOCTK
John Oswalt, Called to Be Holy https://amzn.to/4jpYYKM
Matt O’Reilly, Free to Be Holy: A Biblical Theology of Sanctification https://amzn.to/49xJmQQ
Joe Dongell, The Most Excellent Way: John Wesley's Theology of Love (Seedbed, 2024): https://amzn.to/3B1BZ7n
Ayers, Bounds, and Friedman; Holiness: A Biblical, Historical and Systematic Theology https://amzn.to/49o4AQQ
Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Join Brian’s Monthly free centering prayer gathering: www.centeringprayerbook.com
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sanctification #holiness #perfectlove
In this week’s episode, Brian Russell breaks down his key spiritual growth lessons from 2024 in a way that will help you in your personal spiritual journey.
He covers favorite books, love for the lectionary, writing collects, word for the year, fear, transitions, the power of extended time off and holiness of heart and life.
Favorite Books from 2024
John Oswalt, When Morning Gilds the Sky: A Collection of Devotional Thoughts (2024): https://amzn.to/3Ox5Lnv
Dethmer, Chapman, and Klemp; The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership. https://amzn.to/4aazZa6
George Leonard, Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment https://amzn.to/3tPw9lU
Example of a collect:
Our Great God, who pierces the darkness with your light and gives us true life through the Living Word made flesh.
Fill us with your Spirit so that we may exult in your salvation, cry out “Abba Father” and live victoriously as your redeemed children and heirs of your promises before the watching world.
To the glory of the Father, through the life of the Son in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
(Based on Psalm 147, Isa 61:10–62:5, John 1:1–18, and Gal 3:23–4:7)
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Email today: brian@brianrussellphd.com for a deep conversation to see if you are a good fit or check out www.brianrussellphd.com
Brian Russell’s Books Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/49MS0ee
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer:
https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer
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In this week’s episode, I offer a deep dive into the story of the Magi from Matthew 2:1–12. I explore the contours of the story to discover challenges for religious insiders and invitation for those on the margins.
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Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/49MS0ee
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer
Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders:
www.deepdivespirituality.com
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Brian Russell shares his transformational takeaways from his study of the Scriptures related to Advent 2024.
Week 1: Psalm 50; Zech 14:1-8; 1 Thes 3:6–13, Luke 21:25–33
Our mighty One, God the Lord, who alone is the righteous judge and our redeemer and deliverer.
Help us to be mindful of the times so that we can wait expectantly and confidently for your arrival.
Fill our hearts with gratitude so that they are open for the infusion of your holy love in order that we may stand firm in faith and manifest love for one another and for the world at the coming of our Lord Jesus.
In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen
Week 2 Psalm 126; Malachi 3:1–5; 1 Cor 4; Luke 3:1–6
Almighty God, who refines, purifies and restores the fortune of your people.
Forgive us our sins. Cut out the idols in our hearts and the injustice that manifests in our lack of love for our neighbors.
May we become stewards of your mysteries, voices of hope that announce your coming, and dreamers who embody before the world what you have done in Christ Jesus
Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit as One God, now and forevermore. Amen
Week 3 Psalm 85, Zeph 3:14–20; Phil 4:4–9; Luke 3:7–20
O God of our salvation, who embodies steadfast love, faithfulness, righteousness and peace,
Be powerfully present as in days of old. Grant us the courage of true repentance so that we may bear fruit that signals our readiness for the deep work you desire to do in us and through us.
Send your Holy Spirit and your fire. Renew and revive a people for yourself that we may exult before the nations in the good news of your salvation.
To you our King: Father, Son and Holy Spirit be all glory now and forevermore. Amen
Week 4 Psalm 80, Mic 5:2–5a, Luke 1:39–56, Hebrews 10:1–10
O Lord, our God of the hosts of heaven,
Cause us to turn back to you so that we may be saved. May your loving gaze shine anew upon us during this season.
We wait patiently for you to renew us as you did in ancient times. Grant us the faith of Elizabeth and Mary who received your Word and acted on it. Fill us with your Holy Spirit. Sanctify us fully through your Son our Lord Jesus Christ the coming One.
To whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
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Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/49MS0ee
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer
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In this week’s episode, Alastair Sterne takes us on a deep dive into true biblical joy.
Buy Alastair’s Books:
Longing for Joy: An Invitation into the Goodness and Beauty of Life https://amzn.to/3ZUGmuD
Rhythms for Life: Spiritual Practices for Who God Created You to Be https://amzn.to/3hvWOZG .
Books Mentioned by Alastair
Charles Taylor
Robert Robertson
Andrew Root
Willie Jennings
Connect with Alastair: Website: www.ordinarymatters.com www.alastairsterne.com/
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Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer:
https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
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Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
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wesley #holiness #perfectlove #spiritualgrowth
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Dr. Matt O’Reilly takes us on a deep dive into a biblical exploration of sanctification. We talk about his latest work Free to Be Holy and discuss key elements of understanding and proclaiming the biblical doctrine of entire sanctification for the 21st century.
Buy Matt’s book: Free to Be Holy: A Biblical Theology of Sanctification https://amzn.to/49xJmQQ
Connecting with Matt:
website http://www.theologyproject.online
YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/theologyprojectonline
Twitter: @mporeilly
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theologyprojectonline
https://amzn.to/49xJmQQ
Paul and the Resurrected Body: Social Identity and Ethical Practice (Emory Studies in Early Christianity) https://amzn.to/35diOoH
Bless the Nations: A Devotional for Short-Term Missions https://amzn.to/2GyeRAO
The Letters to the Thessalonians https://my.seedbed.com/product/the-letters-to-the-thessalonians-onebook-daily-weekly/
Resources Recommended by Matt:
Athanasius, On the Incarnation https://amzn.to/3D04iDV
Ayers, Bounds, and Friedman; Holiness: A Biblical, Historical and Systematic Theology https://amzn.to/49o4AQQ
Kinlaw, Mind of Christ https://amzn.to/3OForlc
Verlyn Klinkenborg, Several Short Sentences about Writing https://amzn.to/3c0ZvAo
Carolyn Moore, Art of Holiness podcast: https://artofholiness.com/
Oswalt, Called to Be Holy https://amzn.to/3ZrqVZq
John Wesley A Plain Account of Christian Perfection https://amzn.to/2ZIuLiF
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Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer:
https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
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holiness #perfectlove #spiritualgrowth
In this week's episode, Dr Joe Dongell (Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary) takes us on a deep dive into John Wesley's Theology of Love. Joe offers a true depth of insight into Wesley's ideas about holiness and heart of life. You will be informed and inspired by Dongell's reflections.
Check out Joe Dongell's latest book The Most Excellent Way: John Wesley's Theological of Love (Seedbed, 2024): https://amzn.to/3B1BZ7n
Connecting with Joe: Joe.Dongell@asburyseminary.edu
Books Recommended by Joe Dongell:
G. Eldon Ladd, A Theology of the New Testament https://amzn.to/3ZdEyv1
Ernest Becker, The Denial of Death https://amzn.to/3ZbJ5ye
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Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer:
https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer
Connecting with Brian:
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wesley #holiness #perfectlove #spiritualgrowth
In this week’s episode, I take a deep dive into the role and power of gratitude for opening us to higher levels of spiritual growth in 2024.
Cicero wrote: "Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others."
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Resources Recommended on Today’s Episode:
Marcus Aurelius Meditations https://amzn.to/2LrD1za
Epictetus Discourses https://amzn.to/2LrTEe4
and Enchiridion https://amzn.to/3bfDIX9
Seneca Letters from a Stoic https://amzn.to/3rYtwZa
Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer:
https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
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Dr. Kevin Watson takes us on a deep dive in the doctrine, spirit and disciplines that have fueled the Methodist movement. We talk about entire sanctification as well as the lessons modern “Wesleyans” can draw from our past in the hope of experiencing deep renewal in our day.
Kevin Watson (PhD, Southern Methodist University) is Director of Academic Growth & Formation at Asbury Theological Seminary. He regularly teaches on the history of Methodism and the Holiness Movement and Wesley’s theology of discipleship.
Buy Kevin’s latest book: Doctrine Spirit and Discipline: A History of the Wesleyan Tradition in the United States. https://amzn.to/3OcS2lM
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Here are links to Kevin's most accessible writings on Methodist class meetings, bands, and discipleship:
Perfect Love: Recovering Entire Sanctification—the Lost Power of the Methodist Movement https://amzn.to/3xPLJ2U
The Band Meeting: Rediscovering Relational Discipleship in Transformational Community (co authored with Scott Kisker) https://amzn.to/2Wd4aZW
A Blueprint for Discipleship: Wesley's General Rules as a Guide for Christian Living https://amzn.to/2Wz36hP
The Class Meeting: Reclaiming a Forgotten (and Essential) Small Group Experience https://amzn.to/2AbgSzP
Old School or New School Methodism https://amzn.to/3CBtP69
Kevin also recommends the following writings for those interested in taking the next step in their spiritual formation: John Wesley. The Sermons of John Wesley: A Collection for the Christian Journey (eds. Collins and Vickers) https://amzn.to/2L6u4b5
Finke and Stark, The Churching of America 1776–2005: Winners and Losers in Our Religious Economy https://amzn.to/4fyHpFW
Aaron M. Reno https://www.firstthings.com/article/2022/02/the-three-worlds-of-evangelicalism
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Brian Russell’s Books:
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (Invite Press): https://amzn.to/3W2oFqN
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade, 2016) https://amzn.to/46tP8kV
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life (2021) https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
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Brian takes us on a deep dive into the provocative question that Jesus asks a blind beggar: “What is it that you want me to do for you?”
Rooted in Psalm 13 and Mark 9:30–10:52, Brian offers a powerful challenge both to disciples and to outsiders desperate for what only God can do.
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Brian Russell’s Books:
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (Invite Press): https://amzn.to/3W2oFqN
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade, 2016) https://amzn.to/46tP8kV
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life (2021) https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
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Jesus #kingdomofgod #bartimaeus
In this week's episode, Brian Russell hosts Dr. Russell West. Russ shares about his leadership journey and offers actionable tactics and tips for helping to build dynamic teams that advance their mission in transformational ways.
Check out Dr. Russell West's latest book: The Culturally Conscious Board: Setting the Boardroom Table for Impact https://amzn.to/4hwviuq
Connecting with Russell West:
www.RussellWest.info
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/russell-w-west-ph-d-92b8a94b
www.Culturallyconsciousboard.com
www.Worthplacecollective.com
Books Recommended by Russ:
Adler, How To Read A Book https://amzn.to/4eapjsp
Bach, Jonathan Livingston Seagull https://amzn.to/4ejsoWW
Ong, The Presence of the Word https://amzn.to/3AgvzRz
Brian Russell’s Books:
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (Invite Press): https://amzn.to/3W2oFqN
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade, 2016) https://amzn.to/46tP8kV
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life (2021) https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: brian@brianrussellphd.com
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leadership #leadership #leadershipcoaching
Brian Russell talks about how to navigate seasons of spiritual dryness.
He offers trench tested spiritual practices that will help you grow through the dark nights of the soul.
Questions or need help? Email: brian@brianrussellphd.com
Brian Russell’s Books:
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (Invite Press): https://amzn.to/3W2oFqN
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade, 2016) https://amzn.to/46tP8kV
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life (2021) https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? www.brianrussellphd.com
Email: brian@brianrussellphd.com
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spiritualgrowth #spirituality #darknightofthesoul
Dr. Brian Russell teaches on how biblical authority works in our lives. He uses the common “Wesleyan Quadrilateral” to explore our blindspots and help us to open a little more to the deep transformational work that God desires to do in us through our reading of Scripture
Key resources mentioned: Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (Invite Press): https://amzn.to/3W2oFqN
Recommended Videos:
Idolatherapy https://youtu.be/jpoEIYd0VMM
How Centering Prayer Can Help You Read Scripture for Deep Transformation https://youtu.be/AOV5jfbc0mM
Brian Russell’s Other Books:
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade, 2016) https://amzn.to/46tP8kV
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life (2021) https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: brian@brianrussellphd.com
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Wesleyanquadrilateral #biblicalauthority #Biblestudy
Dr. Brian Russell shares best practices for implementing a missional vision for your local church in 2024. Drawing on his expertise and passion for missional interpretation of the Bible and his years of experience as a church planter, missional thinker, and coach, Brian offers actionable steps for transforming your understanding of leadership, biblical interpretation, and mission in our day.
Key resources mentioned: (re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade, 2016) https://amzn.to/46tP8kV
Brian's Spiritual Growth Workshops: www.brianrussellphd.com/growthworkshops
Recommended Videos:
Idolatherapy https://youtu.be/jpoEIYd0VMM
Teaching the Biblical Narrative in Under Ten Minutes https://youtu.be/iK2ba3R9wm0
Resources for Use in the local Church that teach the biblical narrative:
Sandra Richter Epic of Eden https://resources.seedbed.com/the-epic-of-eden/
Brian Russell, Invitation: a Bible Study to Begin with https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Brian Russell’s Other Books:
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (Invite Press): https://amzn.to/3W2oFqN
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life (2021) https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: brian@brianrussellphd.com
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In today's episode, Brian Russell reflects on how to become a holy, missional community in 2024.
Brian is passionate about reading Scripture missionally. You will learn key questions to help you as well as your community of faith to embody the Bible's "Go to" and "make disciples" ethos.
Resources to help you:
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World ($2.99 on Kindle): https://amzn.to/46tP8kV
Brian's Spiritual Growth Workshops: www.brianrussellphd.com/growthworkshops
Brian Russell’s Other Books:
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (Invite Press): https://amzn.to/3W2oFqN
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life (2021) https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: brian@brianrussellphd.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week's episode, we welcome back Marcum Davis to take us on an even deeper dive into the importance of gratitude and his work with Abundance International (a 501 3c organization he founded to serve orphans in Ukraine)..
Check out Episode 166 for Part One of my conversation with Marcum: https://youtu.be/IjAHYy8vqV4
Check out Episode 167 for Part two of my conversation with Marcum: https://youtu.be/gMrWLorl5jA
Check out Marcum's new book. Legacy: Live with Purpose, Find Fulfillment, Be Remembered. https://amzn.to/4eKKLWh
Sign up for bonuses and free content: www.marcumdavis.com
Support Marcum's 5013c Abundance International https://www.abundanceinternational.org/
Sign up for Brian's Summer 2024 Free Spiritual Growth Virtual Workshops (you'll receive the video and tools even if you can't make it "live"): https://www.brianrussellphd.com/growthworkshops
Sign up for Brian's Monthly Centering Prayer Update (w/invites to virtual gatherings): www.centeringprayerbook.com
Books Recommended by Marcus:
John Maxwell, 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership https://amzn.to/3zCFO1w
Seth Godin, Tribes https://amzn.to/3W9R3HF
John Eldridge, Sacred Romance: Drawing closer to the Heart of God https://amzn.to/3XPuIAk
Brian Russell’s Books:
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (Invite Press): https://amzn.to/3W2oFqN
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life (2021) https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: brian@brianrussellphd.com
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legacy #faith #gratitude
In this week’s episode, Brian Russell presents Avoiding the Seven Mistakes that Cause Pastors and Spiritual Leaders to Rust Out. This episode will also describe the opposite seven behaviors that promote flourishing in ministry for the long haul.
Sign up for Brian’s 2024 Spiritual Growth workshops: www.brianrussellphd.com/growthworkshops . You’ll receive the zoom invites and also you’ll get the video replay as well as all of the tools and resources I share.
Next workshops: July 24 Contemplative Practices for Busy 21st Century Pastors (noon eastern)
Aug 21 How to Be Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (noon eastern)
Brian’s Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Book Recommended by Brian:
George Leonard, Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment https://amzn.to/3tPw9lU
Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade): https://amzn.to/3PU5RqE
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: brian@brianrussellphd.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week's episode, we welcome back Marcum Davis to take us on an even deeper dive into creating a lasting godly legacy. He shares the core concepts of his Legacy "PEACE" formula.
Check out Marcum's new book. Legacy: Live with Purpose, Find Fulfillment, Be Remembered. https://amzn.to/4eKKLWh
Sign up for bonuses and free content: www.marcumdavis.com
Support Marcum's 5013c Abundance International https://www.abundanceinternational.org/
Sign up for Brian's Summer 2024 Free Spiritual Growth Virtual Workshops (you'll receive the video and tools even if you can't make it "live"): https://www.brianrussellphd.com/growthworkshops
Sign up for Brian's Monthly Centering Prayer Update (w/invites to virtual gatherings): www.centeringprayerbook.com
Books Recommended by Marcus:
John Maxwell, 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership https://amzn.to/3zCFO1w
Seth Godin, Tribes https://amzn.to/3W9R3HF
John Eldridge, Sacred Romance: Drawing closer to the Heart of God https://amzn.to/3XPuIAk
Brian Russell’s Books:
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (Invite Press): https://amzn.to/3W2oFqN
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life (2021) https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: brian@brianrussellphd.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
legacy #faith #gratitude
In this week's episode, Marcum Davis helps us explore how to live a life that leaves a true legacy. You will be inspired and hear a powerful story of faith and gratitude that will help you live out the life you were created for.
Check out Marcum's new book. Legacy: Live with Purpose, Find Fulfillment, Be Remembered. https://amzn.to/4eKKLWh
Sign up for bonuses and free content: www.marcumdavis.com
Sign up for Brian's Summer 2024 Free Spiritual Growth Virtual Workshops (you'll receive the video and tools even if you can't make it "live"): https://www.brianrussellphd.com/growthworkshops
Sign up for Brian's Monthly Centering Prayer Update (w/invites to virtual gatherings): www.centeringprayerbook.com
Books Recommended by Marcus:
John Maxwell, 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership https://amzn.to/3zCFO1w
Seth Godin, Tribes https://amzn.to/3W9R3HF
John Eldridge, Sacred Romance: Drawing closer to the Heart of God https://amzn.to/3XPuIAk
Brian Russell’s Books:
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (Invite Press): https://amzn.to/3W2oFqN
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life (2021) https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: brian@brianrussellphd.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
legacy #faith #gratitude
In this episode, Brian Russell reflects on the dangers of assuming that God is on our side or my side rather than asking the deeper question: Am I on God's side? Listen in as Brian takes us on a deep dive into Joshua 5:13–15 where Joshua learns the key lesson that prepares him to lead Israel against Jericho and beyond: It's about the holiness of the leader and not about the demonization of the "other." You'll learn how a commitment to the love of God and neighbor shifts the way we can think about the divisions of today and how to live missionally in a world and church that focuses on dualistic tribalism and the demonization of opponents.
This reflection is a sample of what you'll find in Brian's 2023 book: Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (Invite Press): https://amzn.to/3W2oFqN
Sign up for Brian's Summer 2024 Free Spiritual Growth Virtual Workshops (you'll receive the video and tools even if you can't make it "live"): https://www.brianrussellphd.com/growthworkshops
Sign up for Brian's Monthly Centering Prayer Update (w/invites to virtual gatherings): www.centeringprayerbook.com
Books mentioned in the Podcast:
Christopher Wright, The God I Don’t Understand: Reflections on Tough Questions of Faith (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2008) https://amzn.to/3L5pVmN
Stanley Gundry, C.S. Cowles, Eugene Merrill, Daniel Gard, and Tremper Longmann; Show Them No Mercy: Four Views of God and Canaanite Genocide (Grand Rapids: Zondervan: 2003) https://amzn.to/3RMyqah
R. Walter Moberly, Old Testament Theology (2013). https://amzn.to/3RO4ue2
Solzhenitsyn, Gulag Archipelago https://amzn.to/3RNy5nR
Brian Russell’s Other Books:
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life (2021) https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: brian@brianrussellphd.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
scripture #spiritualgrowth #holiness
In this week's episode, Roz and Callie Picardo return to the podcast to talk about their new book Healthy Money: A 30-Day Journey toward Spiritual, Emotional, and Financial Freedom (Invite, 2024). We share a powerful and insightful conversation around money mindsets, money in relationships, and how these relate to our spiritual growth and formation.
Take the Money Mindset Assessment: https://app.agolix.com/assessment/24830
Order a copy of the book: https://amzn.to/4emzZ8x
For bulk orders, contact Invite for discounts: https://www.inviteresources.com/lp/healthy-money-landing
Listen to our previous conversation: Money Talks: A Biblical Take on Earning, Saving, Spending & Giving https://youtu.be/FHB4SKQqLlA
Signup for Brian's free Summer Spiritual Growth workshops: www.brianrussellphd.com/growthworkshops
Brian's Free Centering Prayer course: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/challenge-page/fb06a8df-99bd-47c0-bc06-0892ec6777ed
Brian Russell’s Books:
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (2023) https://amzn.to/3Vw9I07
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life (2021) https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: brian@brianrussellphd.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support. #stewardship #moneymindset #financialabundance
In this week’s episode, Amos Smith shares deeply from his personal experience in contemplative mysticism. We talk about the release of the 10th anniversary edition of Healing the Divide: Recovering Christianity's Mystic Roots, why centering prayer is a critical practice today and his writing practice.
Amos Smith (D.Min) earned a Bachelor's degree in Comparative Religion from The University of California at Santa Cruz in 1993, a Masters of Divinity from Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley in 1998, and a Doctor of Ministry from Chicago Theological Seminary in 2008.
Buy a copy of Healing the Divide: Recovering Christianity's Mystic Roots https://amzn.to/3KFju9L
Check out his other books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39oIxPs
Connect with Amos Smith:
Twitter: @amossmi
Email: amossmi@gmail.com
Web: www.amossmith.org Password: friends
Books mentioned in the conversation:
Van der Kolk, The Body Keeps the Score https://amzn.to/4bU1ODE
Athanasius, On the Incarnation https://amzn.to/4bSyzRr
Brian's Free Centering Prayer course: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/challenge-page/fb06a8df-99bd-47c0-bc06-0892ec6777ed
Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (2023) https://amzn.to/3Vw9I07
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life (2021) https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
mysticism #spirituality #silence
In this episode, I (Brian Russell) take you on a deep dive into Paul's words in Philippians 3:17 "Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us.”
Questions I explore: What kind of person do I need to become to serve as a model of Christ like character for others? Is Jesus' life merely aspirational or can humans literally live out the mind and character of Christ? How might God be calling me today to surrender even deeper into the love God and neighbor? What kind of person do I need to become in order to serve as a model of Christ like character for others even more effectively tomorrow than I do today?
Highlighted resource:
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8
Free centering prayer course: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/challenges
Brian Russell’s Other Books:
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade): https://amzn.to/3PU5RqE
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
philippians #paul #christianliving
In this week’s episode, I reflect on Paul, missional holiness and the Gospel for today. I offer a deep dive into Paul’s missional method as he describes it in 1 For 9:19–27. This episode will empower you for more profound missional engagement in your community.
Highlighted resources:
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade): https://amzn.to/3PU5RqE
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Free centering prayer course: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/challenges
Brian Russell’s Other Books:
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week’s episode, I offer a missional overview of the book of Acts. I cover three core aspects of the missional message of the book: Mission is spirit driven; Mission advances in spite of persecution through the bold and courageous witness of people; and the apostles use a variety of methods to fulfill the mission of God in their day.
Highlighted resources:
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade): https://amzn.to/3PU5RqE
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Brian Russell’s Other Books:
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week's episode, I share key spiritual growth lessons from my recent extended sabbath time and travel to Italy and Greece.
I start with reading a section of Seneca’s Letter 28 on Travel, reflect on not working at all for 19 days, ponder the wonders of 21st century life, share a deep insight into “eternal” kingdoms and life’s meaning, contemplate the “relics” of Christendom (Eastern and Western versions), marvel at the long term influence of Athens and Rome, describe the brilliant missional audacity of Paul, and share a couple of my “heart strangely warmed” moments from the trip.
Check out Seneca's Letters from a Stoic (Penguin) https://amzn.to/3Wo2cp1
Brian Russell’s Books:
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade): https://amzn.to/3PU5RqE
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbedhttps://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week's episode, I share key growth lessons that I've learned from coaching pastors and spiritual leaders. If you listen to this episode you will gain insight into the challenges of ministry as well as learn actionable steps for growing in grace as a pastor or in support of a pastor.
To learn more about my coaching: www.brianrussellphd.com or www.deepdivespirituality.com
Brian Russell’s Books:
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade): https://amzn.to/3PU5RqE
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/oneboo...
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week’s episode, I interview Dr. Ryan Danker, director of the John Wesley Institute. He is hear to introduce an important new book The Faith Once Delivered: We talk about the unique contribution of Wesleyan theology and future of “Methodism” as a multi-denominational movement.
The John Wesley Institute: www.nextmethodism.org
Get a copy of The Faith Once Delivered: A Wesleyan Witness to Christian Orthodoxy https://amzn.to/4cEN9wX
Books Recommended by Ryan Danker:
Heitzenrater, Wesley and a People Called Methodists https://amzn.to/3TroGSW
Ken Collins, The Theology of John Wesley https://amzn.to/3Py2HZ8
Collins/Vickers, The Sermons of John Wesley https://amzn.to/3viG7Nr
Billy Abraham, Methodism: A Very Short Introduction https://amzn.to/3VvRuw2
Rowell, et al, Love’s Redeeming Work: The Anglican Quest for Holiness https://amzn.to/495gsW7
Brian Russell’s Books:
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade): https://amzn.to/3PU5RqE
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
Dr. Brian Russell (Ph.D., Professor of Biblical Studies) reflects on the missional implications of the resurrection through the lens of Luke 24.
Please "like", subscribe and/or share if you found this video helpful for your faith and growth in grace.
Questions? Reach out to me: brian@brianrussellphd.com or www.brianrussellphd.com
Check out my books:
The featured resources are my two book on the missional message of Scripture:
For pastors and teachers: (re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade): https://amzn.to/3PU5RqE (usually 2.99 via kindle)
For everyone: Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Brian Russell’s Other Books:
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8 Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week's episode, I reflect on the centrality of the cross in the life of a disciple.
Here is the poem I share:
I can see Jesus carrying his cross all alone,
He took on our flesh so far from his rightful throne.
Disregarded his name , He embraced the cross
And its shame
To save the lost.
He’s the Son of God, carrying the sins of the world
I can see Jesus wearing a crown made of thorns,
In the anguish of death, feeling humanity’s scorn.
His Father’s will to obey
He died on the tree
To set us free
And show the way.
He’s the Son of God, healing all the pain of the world.
I can see Jesus crying to all “It is done,”
Creation’s redeemer, our Lord God’s victory won.
The offer is made
The price has been paid
To give us life
And end all strife.
He’s the Son of God, still reaching out to us everyday.
He’s the Son of God, still reaching out to us everyday.
So see through the pain
The means to true gain
For its true
He died for you.
He’s the Son of God, carrying the sins of the world.
Brian Russell’s Books:
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade): https://amzn.to/3PU5RqE
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week's episode, I interview three pastors from S. Georgia: David Donnan, Scott Stanfill, and Jack Varnell. They were and remain my original Deep Dive Spirituality group. We began working together in August 2019. Together we've navigated Covid-19, a hurricane, moving to new churches as well as the regular demands/challenges of being a pastor in the 21st century. In this raw and honest conversation, they reflect on how Deep Dive Spirituality coaching has helped them grow.
To learn more about my coaching: www.brianrussellphd.com or www.deepdivespirituality.com
Books Recommended by David, Jack and Scott
Jack
C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity https://amzn.to/4ci7F5Z
Philip Yancey, The Jesus I Never Knew https://amzn.to/49kXE5H
McKnight, Jesus Creed https://amzn.to/43quKj8
Scott:
James Stewart, A Man in Christ https://amzn.to/3PoMaqF
E. Stanley Jones, In Christ https://amzn.to/3TE4GOf
David
Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life https://amzn.to/4ahmqVc
David Watson, Scripture and the Life of God https://amzn.to/3TE4Oxd
Brian Russell’s Books:
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade): https://amzn.to/3PU5RqE
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/oneboo...
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this episode, I share my coaching journey including the experiences, books, trainings, and key moments that have helped learn to serve my clients powerfully one on one and in group settings.
Reach out: www.brianrussellphd.com and brian@brianrussellphd.com
Here are the many resources mentioned:
Books that Shaped Me: Every book has the potential to teach you something about coaching. Refuse to read simply as a means for gathering mere information. The key is to apply insights and lessons from your reading into actual tactics/action steps and questions. Learn to read books as a means to helping yourself and others experience transformation. I've read hundreds of books over the last 13 years that have helped me to develop into the person and coach that I am today. The following books are the curated few that I personally recommend because they authentically helped me to grow personally and taught me ideas and practices that I’ve integrated into my own style of coaching and into the programs that I presently offer.
Check out www.deepdivespirituality.com to see my coaching programs.
Classical Resources
Epictetus, Discourses and Selected Writing https://amzn.to/40Euc7T
Seneca, Letters from a Stoic https://amzn.to/3G4UBCa
The Best of the Best
Jack Canfield, The Success Principles: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be https://amzn.to/45ZIYXU
Gay Hendricks, The Big Leap https://amzn.to/479z0Vc
____ The Genius Zone https://amzn.to/47wCXCX
Rich Litvin, The Prosperous Coach https://amzn.to/3MHaimW
James Hollis, Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life https://amzn.to/3ulgf2k
Richard Rohr, Falling Upwards https://amzn.to/3SzKT27
Modern Writers:
John Maxwell, Thinking for a Change https://amzn.to/3QQ4okO
----and Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes into Stepping Stones for Success https://amzn.to/49GxvPV
John, O'Neil, The Paradox of Success: When Winning at Work Means Losing at Life https://amzn.to/47B9CHB
Keith Ellis, The Magic Lamp: Goal Setting For People Who Hate Setting Goals https://amzn.to/47eAH3e
Napoleon Hill, Think and Grow Rich https://amzn.to/40Evcc9
Lencioni, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team https://amzn.to/3SIVojK
----and The Five Temptations of a CEO https://amzn.to/47io9Z3
Dan Sullivan, Always Be the Buyer: Attracting Other People's Highest Commitment to Your Biggest and Best Standards https://amzn.to/3SIce2g,
----The Gap and the Gain: The High Achievers Guide to Happiness, Confidence and Success https://amzn.to/3ukWeJu,
-----Who not How https://amzn.to/3ubpHp1
Richard Bandler, How to Take Charge of Your Life: The User’s Guide to NLP https://amzn.to/
Tony Robbins, Awaken the Giant Within https://amzn.to/49GYfju
Shirzad Chamine, Positive Intelligence: Why Only 20% of Teams and Individuals Achieve Their True Potential and How You Can Achieve Yours https://amzn.to/3SOms15
Training: I've worked personally with the following coaches who have helped me: Glenn Gutek, Mark Danzey, Brooke Castillo (group program), Robert Glover (group), and Sid Agarwal
Here are some links to additional trainings (free and paid programs that I have found helpful):
Saboteur Training. www.positiveintelligence.com.
NLP: https://www.purenlp.com/ 10 Day Intensive in Orlando in 2018 with Richard Bandler (one of the two co-founders of NLP) and his associates John and Kathleen LaValle. I have a couple of Bandler’s books listed above. The intensive was pricey but hands on and fun.
Tony Robbins. I own all of his programs except for his ones on health and relationships. They are listed here: https://store.tonyrobbins.com/collections/breakthrough-app?_ga=2.16994681.1779309796.1699805656-502128627.1699805656
Jim Rohn. I own several of his CD programs. Most of these are now available on YouTube. Search Jim Rohn and enjoy a true master of his craft.
Rich Litvin. https://richlitvin.com/ search on YouTube and watch him coach.
Seth Godin. Listen to his speeches on YouTube and/or search for interviews on Podcasts.
Podcasts:
10x Talk with Dan Sullivan and Joe Polish.
Capability Amplifier: Mike Koenigs and Dan Sullivan
The Big Leap Podcast: Gay Hendricks and Mike Koenigs
I Love Marketing Podcast: Joe Polish and Dean Jackson
John Maxwell Leadership Podcast
The Life Coach School Podcast with Brooke Castillo
How to Make Money as a Life Coach: Stacey Boehman
The Watering Hole: A podcast for coaches
Lists of Questions:
Brian's 31 Transformational Questions https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzah82ipRosYS-EcmXsyWBd6rlEwPobiK
Tim Ferriss, 17 Questions that Changed My Life https://tim.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/17-Questions-That-Changed-My-Life.pdf
Rich Litvin, 121 Powerful Questions for Coaches and Leaders https://richlitvin.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Rich-Litvin-121-Powerful-Questions.pdf
*Links to Amazon are affiliate links.
In this week's episode, Brian interviews Wade Arp (D.Min) on how he uses Scriptural Imagination to keep him clear and empowered for mission and his passion for church planting and renewal.
Connect with Wade:
warp@kyumc.org
Books recommended by Wade:
Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest https://amzn.to/3ID7WTP
Mulholland, Invitation to a Journey: A Road Map for Spiritual Formation https://amzn.to/3uGo83i
Brian’s Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Brian Russell’s Books:
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade): https://amzn.to/3PU5RqE
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/oneboo...
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this special episode of the Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations podcast, Brian shares Episode 1 of the new coaching podcast that he is co-hosting with Mark Dunwoody. Brian and Mark introduce the Watering Hole Coaching podcast by talking about what coaching is, how it's helped them, and how coaching can serve the world You can also subscribe to the audio feed wherever you listen to podcasts.
Search for The Watering Hole a podcast for Coaches wherever you listen to podcasts or go to its home: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dyland243/episodes/Welcome-to-The-Watering-Hole-Podcast-e2fe69f
Connecting with Mark Dunwoody: https://healthyrhythms.org/
Email: mark@missiopartnerships.com
Connecting with Brian Russell : https://www.brianrussellphd.com/
Email brian@brianrussellphd.com
Books by Mark and Brian
Mark Dunwoody and Winfield Bevins, Healthy Rhythms for Leaders: Cultivating Soul Care in Uncertain Times (Exponential, 2021): https://amzn.to/3SIntaz
Brian Russell, Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life (Paraclete Press, 2021): https://amzn.to/3vZSEp5
____ Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (Invite Press, 2023): https://amzn.to/4bkj0SN
____(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Press, 2016): https://amzn.to/3HNOint
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to us.This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this episode, Brian Russell reflects on the process of true mastery: learning to walk the path rather than focusing on knowing the path or destination. You’ll find deep wisdom on how to learn and grow as the key to deep fulfillment and in becoming the person God created you to be.
Brian’s Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Books Recommended by Brian:
George Leonard, Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment https://amzn.to/3tPw9lU
NT Wright, Into the Heart of Romans https://amzn.to/48upLPW
Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade): https://amzn.to/3PU5RqE
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/oneboo...
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this episode, Brian Russell reflects on the role of fear in the spiritual life. He takes us on a deep dive into what it really means to fear God and why this actually frees us from the common fears that bind us and hold us back.
Brian’s Website: www.Brianrussellphd.com
Books Recommended by Brian:
Susan Jeffers, Feel the Fear... and Do It Anyway: Dynamic Techniques for Turning Fear, Indecision, and Anger into Power, Action, and Love https://amzn.to/3Opubje
Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade): https://amzn.to/3PU5RqE
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/oneboo...
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this episode, Brian Russell shares his key insights from 2023 including his top books from 2023. Listen in to his discussion of DONE, spontaneous bursts of pure joy, best books, transformational teaching, how to walk the path, and owning one's personal health.
Brian’s Website: www.Brianrussellphd.com
Books Recommended by Brian:
Scott Galloway, The Four: The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google https://amzn.to/3RTt5Nx
Mike Isaac, Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber https://amzn.to/3NX4er6
George Leonard, Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment https://amzn.to/3tPw9lU
Matthew Lynch, Flood and Fury: Old Testament Violence and the Shalom of God https://amzn.to/47tLuGv
J.R. Woodward, The Scandal of Leadership https://amzn.to/3HfYrJo
NT Wright, Into the Heart of Romans https://amzn.to/48upLPW
Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade): https://amzn.to/3PU5RqE
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/oneboo...
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week’s episode, Teresa Yerkes of the Christian Meditation Center shares about the practice of Christian Meditation and its role in the spiritual life.
Teresa Yerkes is the Founder of Christian Meditation Center, has been a Christian since 1983 and has practiced Christian meditation since 2000. She is the author of three books, Come Closer: The Practice of Christian Meditation, God Within You: The Case for Christian Meditation, and Making Love: The Spiritual Act of Love. She teaches and leads Christian meditation training and facilitates sessions. She is a public speaker, facilitates book clubs, and leads retreats. Teresa is a Certified Lay Speaker and Lay Counselor. She brings nearly forty years of her own personal discovery, along with highly specialized spiritual direction training provided by the Shalem Institute.
www.Christianmeditationcenter.org
Teresa’s books:
Come Closer: The Practice of Christian Meditation https://amzn.to/4aazrRa
God Within You: The Case for Christian Meditation https://amzn.to/3NdwN2U
Making Love: The Spiritual Act of Love https://amzn.to/3RxagAE
Books Recommended by Teresa:
Thomas Keating, Open Mind, Open Heart https://amzn.to/41d3fZc
——Invitation to Love: The Way of Christian Contemplation https://amzn.to/3R9SKB9
Teresa of Avila, Interior Castle https://amzn.to/46Mzkbl
Schucman, A Course in Miracles, https://amzn.to/3Td9Kck
Brian’s Website: www.Brianrussellphd.com
Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade): https://amzn.to/3PU5RqE
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/oneboo...
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
Dr Ken Schenck takes us on a deep dive into the holiness message for the 21st century, the present/future of Christian Education (and the role technology plays in making it even better), and how AI can enhance our work.
Connect with Ken: Blog: http://kenschenck.blogspot.com/
Campus https://www.campusedu.com/
See Ken’s books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Mjg2TQ
Books Recommend by Ken:
Joel Green, Recovering the Scandal of the Cross https://amzn.to/3FTUU2V
––, Seized by Truth: Reading the Bible as Scripture https://amzn.to/3Mlv3UV
Jonathan Haidt, The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion https://amzn.to/45X6a9i
NT Wright, Surprised by Hope https://amzn.to/495FHZX
Brian Russell’s Books Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade): https://amzn.to/3PU5RqE
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/oneboo...
Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
Brian Russell talks about how to read Scripture for conversion to the heart of God. Every reading of the text offers each us us an opportunity to align or realign with God's heart. We must always be the first converts to our interpretation.
Read more in my books Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (2023) https://amzn.to/402BlOP
and (re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (2016, Kindle only $2.99) https://amzn.to/3Mu1gtx
Here are some questions for reflection:
Where do I struggle to align or realign my life with the message of Jesus?
What are the blindspots in which I’m not the first convert to the texts that I study?
Where do I need to be reminded to put into action the clear teaching of Scripture?
What is really holding me back from living out the Word?
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week's deep dive, Brian Russell shares tactics and tools for living moment by moment out of our true identity as men and women loved by God. He describes a triad of values that create a container for our life.
Interested in more?
Check out this video on creating a rule of life: How a Rule of Life Helps You to Grow in Love for God, Neighbor, and Self https://youtu.be/r98dPPZARH0
Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade): https://amzn.to/3PU5RqE
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/oneboo...
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this episode, Brian Russell unpacks Jesus’ initial proclamation: “Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Listen in and discover what Jesus’ call for a radical change in life and perspective means for us as 21st century Christ followers.
To learn even more check out Brian's book (re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade): https://amzn.to/3PU5RqE (I recommend buying the much cheaper Kindle version).
Brian Russell’s Other Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/oneboo...
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week's episode, Brian Russell reflects on how mission minded leaders can create a kingdom ethos within their communities of faith through language, cultivating the right environments for worship and growth, and modeling mission through their own actions.
10 Minute Video on Teaching the Biblical Narrative https://youtu.be/iK2ba3R9wm0?si=2rUGx9zqdGuEJqT5
Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/oneboo...
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this episode, JR Woodward takes us on a deep dive into the nature of authentic Christlike servant leadership and how missional leaders can practice a self-emptying spirituality that reshapes us into the types of persons who model Christ before a watching world.
Pick up a copy of JR’s latest book: The Scandal of Leadership: Unmasking the Powers of Domination in the Church https://amzn.to/3YWYgLc
Check out JR’s earlier conversation with me on Episode 32 https://youtu.be/58De8PsisLg
JR’s website: www.JRwoodward.com
Books by JR Woodward
Creating a Missional Culture (IVP, 2012) https://amzn.to/35UJcSS
The Church as Movement: Starting and Sustaining Missional-Incarnational Communities (with Dan White; IVP, 2016) https://amzn.to/320P0t6
ViralHope: Good News from the Urbs to the Burbs (and Everything in Between) (2010) https://amzn.to/321yedl
Books Recommended by JR
Rene Girard Deceit, Desire, & the Novel: Self and Other in Literary Structure https://amzn.to/3oJToGG
Peter Scazzero The Emotionally Healthy Leader: How Transforming Your Inner Life Will Deeply Transform Your Church, Team, and the World https://amzn.to/3oURAuC
James K. A. Smith Desiring the Kingdom (Cultural Liturgies) https://amzn.to/3kMtijX
William Stringfellow An Ethic for Christians and Other Aliens in a Strange Land https://amzn.to/35P2Vn6
Walter Wink Engaging the Powers: Discernment and Resistance in a World of Domination https://amzn.to/3ectI0q
Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/oneboo...
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this episode, I explore the relationship between centering prayer and reading Scripture for deep transformation. I believe this short reflection will serve you in your journey of grace in the growth of love for God and neighbor.
Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/oneboo...
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week's episode, author and pastor Derek Vreeland takes us on a deep dive into what it means to hold Jesus as the center of our spiritual formation, our moral lives, and our corporate life as God's people. We also talk about the rhythms of writing.
Check out Derek's latest book: Centering Jesus: How the Lamb of God Transforms Our Communities, Ethics, and Spiritual Lives https://amzn.to/45E7z4y
Other books by Derek: https://amzn.to/3OLq2W1
Connect with Derek:
https://derekvreeland.com/
Books recommended by Derek:
Collier, Burning in My Bones: The Authorized Biography of Eugene Peterson https://amzn.to/3P4jbsh
Dallas Willard, Renovation of the Heart https://amzn.to/45yhDMz
NT Wright, Surprised by Hope https://amzn.to/3qxM9aG
Brian Russell’s Information Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/oneboo...
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
Dr. Brian Russell talks about the critical importance of learning to speak human for missional living. You'll learn key principles for connecting with both church and world. You'll also gain critical insights into Scripture and missional living.
Brian Russell’s Information Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/oneboo...
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week's episode, Dr. Michael Beck talks about writing, mission and his latest book The Five Congregational Personality Types: An Ancient Pathway for Congregational Renewal in the 21st Century.
Pick up a copy of The Five Congregational Personality types: https://amzn.to/3DHyEbc
Connect with Michael Beck:
www.Michaeladambeck.com
Twitter and Instagram: @reverendwild1
Brian Russell’s Information Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week's episode, Brian Russell (Professor of Biblical Studies) takes us on a deep dive into five key mindsets that open us up for deep transformation while reading Scripture.
Interested in updates on Brian's latest book Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (August 15, 2023 release)? Sign up today: www.drbrianrussell.org
Brian Russell’s Information Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com
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Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
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Casey Tygrett takes us on a rich and deep dive into the sense of restlessness that many of us confront in our spiritual lives. Casey is an outstanding observer of the human experience of grace as well as the challenges of living moment by moment with the God who loves us. I found Casey's thinking and reflections on the inner life to be profound and moving. You'll also hear tips on writing as well as on spiritual direction.
Casey Tygrett (DMin, Lincoln Christian Seminary) is a theologian in residence at Parkview Christian Church in Orland Park, Illinois. He previously served as teaching pastor at Heartland Community Church and has taught at Lincoln Christian University and Seminary and Emmanuel Christian Seminary. Casey now oversees the spiritual direction practice for Soul Care, hosts the Restlessness Is a Gift Podcast, and is the author of Becoming Curious and The Gift of Restlessness.
Get a copy of Casey's latest book The Gift of Restlessness: A Spiritualty for Unsettled Seasons https://amzn.to/46TOoW8
Books Recommended by Casey:
Nouwen, Life of the Beloved https://amzn.to/3XTvY3o
James Bryan Smith, Rich Mullins: A Devotional Biography: An Arrow Pointed to Heaven https://amzn.to/3OhaeLD
Wendell Barry, Hannah Coulter https://amzn.to/44Pw3ra
Connecting with Casey:
www.caseytygrett.com
IG: @caseytygrett
Interested in updates on Brian's latest book Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (August 2023 release): www.drbrianrussell.org
Brian Russell’s Information Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Brian Russell’s Books Centering Prayer:
Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week's Episode, Dr. John Walton of Wheaton University takes us on a deep dive into best practices for interpreting the Old Testament. The focus of our conversation is on his latest book Wisdom for Faithful Reading: Principles and Practices for Old Testament Interpretation (IVP, 2023). Buy a copy of Wisdom for Faith Reading: Principles and Practices for Old Testament Interpretation https://amzn.to/3qZW5Jz He is a prolific author. You can find all of his books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/John-H.-Walton/author/B001IGOV8C?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Books Recommended by John Walton: C.S. Lewis, https://www.amazon.com/stores/C.S.-Lewis/author/B000APXBPG?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Ian Provan, Reformation and the Right Reading of Scripture https://amzn.to/42QJF47 Brother Lawrence, Practicing the Presence of God https://amzn.to/43UN1oe
Interested in updates on Brian's latest book Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (August 2023 release): www.drbrianrussell.org Brian Russell’s Information Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com Brian Russell’s Books Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9 Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/ Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com Twitter: @briandrussell Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
Mark Danzey takes us on a deep dive into the process of creating a culture of disciple making disciples. Mark is executive director of Narrow Gate, a ministry that empowers pastors and laity to fulfill Jesus’ kingdom mandate of making disciples. Listen in for immediately actionable content. Interested in Narrow Gate? Www.narrowgateefl.com Previous Conversations with Mark on Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations: Episode 28 Coaching the Ministry of Making Disciples https://youtu.be/NamlnY6nEDM Episode 105: On Making Disciple Making Disciples https://youtu.be/scms4xeom00 Books Recommended by Mark Danzey on Disciple Making: Robert Coleman, The Master Plan of Evangelism https://amzn.to/3P8xsVj Greg Ogden, Transforming Discipleship https://amzn.to/3qJh0ke Allan Coppedge, Biblical Principles of Discipleship https://amzn.to/43Hywno Brandon Guindon, Disciple Making Culture https://amzn.to/3Jewbbt Robert Gallaty, Replicate: How to Create a Culture of Disciple-Making Right Where You Are https://amzn.to/3NbEYfy Interested in updates on Brian's latest book Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (August 2023 release): www.drbrianrussell.org Brian Russell’s Information Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com Brian Russell’s Books Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9 Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/ Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com Twitter: @briandrussell Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week’s episode, I share an augmented excerpt from my latest book: Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation. I talk about the role of inspiration, attention and astonishment in the reading process and on how we move from “I should” read the Bible to “I MUST” read the Bible for the expansion of my soul in love for God and others.
I begin with Augustine’s words from On Christian Doctrine: “So anyone who thinks that he has understood the divine scriptures or any part of them, but cannot by his understanding build up this double love of God and neighbor, has not yet succeeded in understanding them” and talks about how Augustine’s framework can be a method for reading Scripture at a deeper level today.
Interested in updates on the book as it’s release date approaches including invites to free Zoom gatherings with Brian?
Sign up today: www.drbrianrussell.org
Read Augustine’s On Christian Doctrine https://amzn.to/3BbCRms
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Brian Russell’s Books
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
Dr. Matthew Lynch takes us on a deep dive into the challenging topic of Old Testament violence. Our conversation focuses on his latest book: Flood and Fury: Old Testament Violence and the Shalom of God. How do we read violent stories such as the Flood and the "conquest" of Canaan in light of the belief of a loving God.
Pick up a copy of Flood and Fury: https://amzn.to/3MPbF3p
Bio: Matthew J. Lynch is associate professor of Old Testament at Regent College in Vancouver, Canada. He is the author of First Isaiah and the Disappearance of the Gods, Portraying Violence in the Hebrew Bible: A Literary and Cultural Study, and Monotheism and Institutions in the Book of Chronicles: Temple, Priesthood, and Kingship in Post-Exilic Perspective. He is the co-founder of the OnScript podcast, a podcast focused on providing engaging conversations on Bible and theology.
Connect with Matthew:
Twitter: @MattLynch_OT
OnScript podcast: https://onscript.study/podcast/
Web: https://www.regent-college.edu/faculty/full-time/matthew-lynch
Brian Russell’s Information Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Brian Russell’s Books
Sign up for updates on Brian's next book (Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation): www.drbrianrussell.org
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week’s episode, Joshua Bertolotti of the Perennial Leader Project takes us on a deep dive into the writings and wisdom of Thomas Merton. We explore contemplation and how it helps us grow in love for God and others.
Books Recommended by Josh:
Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation https://amzn.to/42EXKSR
–A Year with Thomas Merton: Daily Meditations from His Journals https://amzn.to/3M9GDlg
–The Sign of Jonas https://amzn.to/42Ybjg0
Seneca, Letters from a Stoic https://amzn.to/3nXOtXe
Connect with Josh:
In Search of Wisdom Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-search-of-wisdom/id1557583455
Substack: https://substack.com/@perennial
Webpage: https://www.perennialleader.com/
Instagram: @perennialpods
Brian Russell’s Information Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Brian Russell’s Books
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
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contemplation #love #spirituality
Brian Russell talks about how to read the Bible for the love of God and neighbor. He introduces his latest book Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (releasing August 2023). He focuses on exploring Augustine’s words from On Christian Doctrine: “So anyone who thinks that he has understood the divine scriptures or any part of them, but cannot by his understanding build up this double love of God and neighbor, has not yet succeeded in understanding them” and talks about how Augustine’s framework can be a method for reading Scripture at a deeper level today.
Interested in updates on the book as it’s release date approaches including invites to free Zoom gatherings with Brian? Sign up today: www.drbrianrussell.org
Read Augustine’s On Christian Doctrine https://amzn.to/3BbCRms
Brian Russell’s Information Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Brian Russell’s Books
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
Dr. Ted Goshorn takes us on a deep dive into the practice of prayer. He shares insights from his new book Prayer Changes us.
Pick up a copy of Prayer Changes Us https://amzn.to/3H1e089 or go to www.advocatesc.org
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Bio: The Reverend Doctor Ted Goshorn has a passion for equipping churches to transform their communities in the name of Jesus by serving at the intersection of the community’s needs and the church’s resources. He currently serves as the Senior Pastor of Mulberry Street United Methodist Church; a wonderful church community located in the heart of downtown Macon, Georgia.
Resources Recommended by Ted:
Charles Duhig, The Power of Habit https://amzn.to/3UVWNCD
Heschel, Sabbath https://amzn.to/3V7DeYp
Foster, Celebration of Discipline https://amzn.to/3owQKbu
Brueggemann, The Psalms and the Life of Faith https://amzn.to/3KWJo8G
Covey, Speed of Trust https://amzn.to/3N2JApJ
Brian Russell’s Information Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Brian Russell’s Books
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
Brandy Anderson takes us on a deep dive into spiritual direction from a Jungian perspective. We talk about writing, shadow work, and her approach to direction. She shares tools and perspectives that can help you grow in your self awareness and understanding so that you can surrender even more deeply to the God who loves you.
Connecting with Brandy:
Website: https://brandyanderson.net/
Instagram: @contemplativereflections
Books Recommended by Brandy:
De Mello, Awareness https://amzn.to/3KT2Lkc
Rohr, Breathing Under Water: Spirituality and the Twelve Steps https://amzn.to/3MAxvrN
Singer, The Untethered Soul https://amzn.to/3o31LBo
Brian Russell’s Information Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Brian Russell’s Books
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week’s episode, Amos Smith shares deeply from his personal experience in contemplative mysticism. We talk about silence, solitude, and the inner life including insights from his latest book (releasing in 2023): Journey of Holistic Mysticism: Experiencing the Integrated Spirituality of the Quakers.
Amos Smith (D.Min) earned a Bachelor's degree in Comparative Religion from The University of California at Santa Cruz in 1993, a Masters of Divinity from Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley in 1998, and a Doctor of Ministry from Chicago Theological Seminary in 2008. He is a lifelong student of three streams: Progressive Christianity, Contemplative Christianity, and Eastern Mystic Christianity.
Check out his books on Amazon:
https://amzn.to/39oIxPs
Connect with Amos Smith:
Twitter: @amossmi
Authors Recommended by Amos:
Jean-Pierre de Caussade, Kitty Muggeridge, et al., Sacrament of the Present Moment, https://amzn.to/3ZlDN0Q
Maximus the Confessor https://amzn.to/3ZjfUqT
Brian Russell’s Books
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
or sign up for information: www.centeringprayerbook.com
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
mysticism #contemplative #prayer
Ben Gosden, pastor of Trinity Church in Savannah Georgia takes us on a deep dive into addiction, recovery and ministry. Years into a success ministry as a United Methodist pastor, Ben found himself struggling with alcoholism. Listen in as he shares a powerful testimony about the transformational power of 12 steps. We don't merely talk about alcoholism but about the deeper roots of addiction. Addiction isn't really even the problem per se; addiction is a solution but its a bad solution to even deeper problems.
Connecting with Ben:
Faith Revisted Podcast https://faithrevisitedpodcast.com/
Twitter: @bgosden
Books Recommend by Ben:
Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation https://amzn.to/3Z1ypjx
Rohr, Breathing Under Water, https://amzn.to/3FDS1n7
Anne Lamont, Plan B https://amzn.to/3TukKQK
Hirschfield, Twelve Steps for Everyone https://amzn.to/3Ly0dcd
Brian Russell’s Information
Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Brian Russell’s Books
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week's episode Dr. Jorge Acevedo takes us on a deep dive into his new book Everybody Needs Some Cave Time: Finding God in Dark Places. We talk about the transformations found in Scripture and also weave in themes of recovery ministry and transitions to new callings from God.
Buy a copy of Jorge’s latest: Everybody Needs Some Cave Time: https://amzn.to/3Jlsh0W
Connecting with Jorge:
Website: www.jorgeacevedo.com
Books Recommended by Jorge:
Bolsinger, Temper Resilience https://amzn.to/41WwZcH
McNeal, A Work of Heart: Understanding How God Shapes Spiritual Leaders https://amzn.to/3l1sVav
Ortberg, Soul Keeping https://amzn.to/3ypJErg
Brian Russell’s Information Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Brian Russell’s Books
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week's episode Andrew Lang takes us on a deep dive into gaining awareness and control of your though life. What are the negative tapes and ideas that you allow to live rent free in your mind? Listen in and discover ways of finding freedom from fear, guilt and shame as well as other lies that diminish our capacity to live the abundant life.
Buy Andrew's book: Unmasking the Inner Critic: Lessons for Living an Unrestricted Life https://amzn.to/3krjC3n
Books Recommended by Andrew:
Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning https://amzn.to/3xN7yN0
Richard Rohr, Immortal Diamond https://amzn.to/3xOVTx1
-------Falling Upwards https://amzn.to/3xNHykD
Menakem, My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies https://amzn.to/3SwEtif
Brian Russell’s Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Centering Prayer Updates and Invitations to Monthly Gatherings: www.centeringprayerbook.com
Brian Russell’s Books
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week's episode, Brian explores Jesus' saying, "Be perfect as your heavenly father is perfect." He discusses how it is a guide to embody the ethic of God's kingdom which is an expansive and boundary breaking love for others, even our enemies.
Brian Russell’s Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Centering Prayer Updates and Invitations to Monthly Gatherings: www.centeringprayerbook.com
Books Recommended: Didache, https://amzn.to/3Kvmrv5
Brian Russell’s Books
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week's episode Gene Yotka takes us on a deep dive into how spiritual direction helps us grow even deeper in Christ. We talk about the enneagram as well as contemplative practices. We end with conversation about moving from contemplation in silence and solitude into embodying Christ in the world.
Connecting with Gene:
Email: theawakeninginstitutue@gmail.com
Website: www.theawakeninginstitute.com
Facebook: The Awakening Institute
Gene's book:
Knowing as We are Known: An Excercise in Inner Stillness https://amzn.to/3uNwlzn
Books Recommended by Gene:
Howard Thurman, The Centering Moment, https://amzn.to/3RPlXRS
Teresa of Avila, Interior Castle https://amzn.to/3AQc1B6
Julian of Norwich, Showings https://amzn.to/3IBGEwa
John of the Cross, Ascent of Mount Carmel https://amzn.to/3Psgw93
Merton, Seven Story Mountain https://amzn.to/3z3cNtl
Brian Russell’s Information Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Brian Russell’s Books
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week’s episode, I take a deep dive into the role and power of gratitude for opening us to higher levels of spiritual growth.
Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders:
www.deepdivespirituality.com
Join Brian’s Monthly free centering prayer gathering:
www.centeringprayerbook.com
Resources Recommended on Today’s Episode:
Marcus Aurelius, Meditations https://amzn.to/2LrD1za
Epictetus, Discourses https://amzn.to/2LrTEe4
and Enchiridion https://amzn.to/3bfDIX9
Seneca, Letters from a Stoic https://amzn.to/3rYtwZa
Gratitude Amplifier:
For worksheet, email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Brian Russell’s Books
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer:
https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
gratitude #spiritualformation #spiritualgrowth
In this week’s episode, Jesse Eubanks takes us on a deep dive into how we can grow in our understanding of God, ourselves, and others through the use of the Enneagram.
Check out Jesse’s new book: How We Relate: Understanding, God, Yourself and Others through the Enneagram https://amzn.to/3kpuGxt
Jesse Eubanks is a certified Enneagram coach and host of The EnneaCast, a podcast exploring personality and relationships through the lens of the Enneagram. Jesse is also the founder and executive director of Love Thy Neighborhood, a discipleship and missions agency mobilizing people to follow Jesus and serve the poor in modern culture. Relevant named him one of the top 50 Christian artists and activists who are making an impact on culture in America. Jesse and his wife, Lindsay, have two children and live in Louisville, Kentucky.
Website: https://lovethyneighborhood.org
The Enneacast Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-thy-neighborhood-presents-the-enneacast/id1410031710
Resources Recommended on Today’s Episode:
Philip Yancey, The Jesus I Never Knew https://amzn.to/3XUznOx
John Perkins, Beyond Charity https://amzn.to/3wGRagB
John Mark Comer, Ruthless Elimination of Hurry https://amzn.to/3D63oTe
Brian’s Interview with A.J. Sherrill https://deepdivespirituality.podbean.com/e/episode-27-dr-aj-sherrill-on-the-enneagram-and-spiritual-formation/
Brian Russell’s Books
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer:
https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer
Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders:
www.deepdivespirituality.com
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
enneagram #spiritualformation #spiritualgrowth
In this week’s episode, I review key lessons for spiritual growth that I learned in 2022 that will serve you in your life today.
Brian’s Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Link to sign up for the 2023 Centering Prayer Summit ( “Live” January 21-22). You can attend live via Zoom or watch the recordings at your leisure. I found the 2022 even particularly helpful for deepening my own practice and spiritual growth. https://www.centeringprayersummit.com/referral/cps2023aff/wwHz9Xayr3cr5XG4
Sign up for Brian's Centering Prayer Monthly Gathering
www.centeringprayerbook.com
Books Recommended during this Episode
Gay Hendricks, The Big Leap https://amzn.to/3kdtTje
Gerald May, Will & Spirit: A Contemplative Psychology https://amzn.to/3ZySWNW
Podcasts/Websites Mentioned as Abundance Partners:
Rich Lewis www.silenceteaches.com
Mark Dunwoody, https://healthyrhythms.org/
Joshua Bertolotti, In Search of Wisdom https://www.perennialleader.com/
Brandon Tumblin, The Strong Stoic https://brandontumblin.com/strongstoicpodcast
Simon Drew, The Walled Garden www.thewalledgarden.com
Brian Russell’s Books
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer
Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week’s episode, I offer a deep dive into the story of the Magi from Matthew 2:1–12. I explore the contours of the story to discover challenges for religious insiders and invitation for those on the margins.
Brian’s Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Brian Russell’s Books
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer
Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach (in person or virtually) for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week’s episode, Keith Kristich from Closer than Breath shares rich wisdom drawn from his experience and knowledge of contemplative spirituality.
Link to sign up for the 2023 Centering Prayer Summit ( “Live” January 21-22). You can attend live via Zoom or watch the recordings at your leisure. I did both last year as I found the 2022 even particularly helpful for deepening my own practice and spiritual growth. Early bird pricing until 12/31 and a special bonus registration for those signing up before 12/10. https://www.centeringprayersummit.com/referral/cps2023aff/wwHz9Xayr3cr5XG4
Bio:
Keith Kristich helps people slow down and connect with their true self and God within. Keith is a contemplative teacher, a commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer, and the founder of Closer Than Breath, an online contemplative community rooted in the Christian Contemplative Tradition. Keith's mission is to help people reimagine the Divine, unlearn rigid religion, and see God everywhere.
Connecting with Keith:
IG: @keithkristich
Website: www.closerthanbreath.com
Books Recommended by Keith:
Keating, Open Mind Open Heart https://amzn.to/3F99XEP
Bourgeault, Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening https://amzn.to/3Y5Dec9
De Mello, Awareness https://amzn.to/3Y2FBg2
Frenette, Path of Centering Prayer https://amzn.to/3UB9Asp
Brian’s Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Brian Russell’s Books
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer
Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to the Centering Prayer Summit and Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Brian receives a small payment in return. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week's episode, Dr. Massimo Pigliucci returns to the podcast to discuss the ongoing relevance and power of Greco-Roman philosophy to shape our character and way of life in the 21st century.
Order Massimo's new book: The Quest for Character: https://amzn.to/3hdvXGt
Connect with Dr. Pigliucci
Web: https://massimopigliucci.com
Books by Massimo
A Field Guide to a Happy Life: 53 Brief Lessons for Living https://amzn.to/3ovvhKm
A Handbook for New Stoics: how to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control https://amzn.to/39pJZhK
How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life https://amzn.to/2YqQTNz
How to Life a Good Life: A Guide to Choosing Your Personal Philosophy https://amzn.to/2YkXiKd
Nonsense on Stilts: how To Tell Science from Bunk. https://amzn.to/3iU3iD0
Other books by Massimo: https://amzn.to/39qYrWG
Brian’s Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Brian Russell’s Books
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer
Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
stoicism #virtue #character
In this week’s deep dive conversation, Brian Russell reflects deeply on God's gift of sabbath. He challenges pastors, spiritual leaders and all followers of Jesus to embrace rest as a witness to the world and for the sake of your soul. Brian also shares his own struggles with sabbath keeping.
Brian’s Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Interested in being on the launch team for Astonished by the Word? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Interested in centering prayer? For resources and invites to free monthly centering prayer gatherings: www.centeringprayerbook.com
Brian Russell’s Books
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer:
https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer
Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders:
www.deepdivespirituality.com
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
spiritualformation #sabbath #spirituality
In this week’s episode, Brandon Tumblin takes us on a deep dive into Stoicism, Dostoevsky, strength training, and philosophy as a way of life.
Brandon Tumblin is most well-known from his podcast, The Strong Stoic Podcast, where he discusses philosophical ideas both solo and with guests. However, he does much more than just podcasting. He also coaches individuals to help them be their best selves, writes articles, plays music, manages projects, and several other things. Brandon is always in search of new opportunities that have the potential of making the world a better place.
Website: https://brandontumblin.com/
The Strong Stoic Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strong-stoic-podcast/id1537596440
The Walled Garden Philosophical Society https://thewalledgarden.com/
Resources Recommended on Today’s Episode:
Dostoevsky, Notes from the Underground https://amzn.to/3gzyESg
—— The Brothers Karamazov https://amzn.to/3DB8bN6
Solzenitsyn, The Gulag Archipelago https://amzn.to/3TGlp0L
Marcus Aurelius Meditations https://amzn.to/2LrD1za
Epictetus Discourses https://amzn.to/2LrTEe4
and Enchiridion https://amzn.to/3bfDIX9
Seneca Letters from a Stoic https://amzn.to/3rYtwZa
Haidt, The Righteous Mind https://amzn.to/3TJWiu3
Brian Russell’s Books
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer:
https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer
Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders:
www.deepdivespirituality.com
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
stoicism #philosophy #spiritualgrowth
In this week’s deep dive conversation, Brian Russell describes and defends from the Bible the phenomenon and experience of deconstruction. He shares from his personal experience using Scripture, contemplative spirituality, theology and a loving heart to offer a moving and helpful episode for those in seasons of doubt and uncertainty. This episode will also help pastors and spiritually minded persons who seek to support those experiencing deconstruction.
Brian’s Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Brian Russell’s Books
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Resources Recommended on Today’s Episode:
Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation https://amzn.to/3RrQRy6
Gerald May, The Dark Night of the Soul https://amzn.to/3SPjV3o
AJ Swoboda, After Doubt https://amzn.to/3rtE1EF
Episode 45: AJ Swoboda https://youtu.be/RukKjSyOSkU
C.S. Lewis, The Great Divorce https://amzn.to/3C2JnvJ
Paul Tillich, The Courage to Be https://amzn.to/3US84Dz
Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer:
https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer
Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders:
www.deepdivespirituality.com
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
deconstruction #darknightofthesoul #contemplative
In this week’s deep dive conversation, Brian Russell shares seven mindsets that have helped to create ongoing opportunities for growth and service.
Brian’s Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Brian Russell’s Books
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer:
https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer
Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders:
www.deepdivespirituality.com
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week's deep dive, Dr. Christina Edmondson and Chad Brennan talk about their recent book Faithful Antiracism: Moving Past Talk to Systemic Change.
Buy a copy of Faithful Antiracism: https://amzn.to/3wCtqKO
Connect with Christina and Chad:
Christina's Website: http://www.christinaedmondson.com/
Chad's Website: Renew Partnerships https://rjuc.org/
Brian Russell’s Books
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer
Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
antiracism #spiritualgrowth #spiritualformation
In this week’s episode, Dr. Joel Pérez discusses how to move from cultural competency to a deeper cultural humility.
Connect with Joel:
Website: https://apoyocoaching.com
Courses: https://apoyocoaching.com/courses Coupon Code: Deepdive50 (until 9/30/22)
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelperezphd/
Resource Recommended by Joel:
Mai Moua, Culturally Intelligent Leadership https://amzn.to/3JZhVT5
Brian Russell’s Books
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer:
https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer
Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders:
www.deepdivespirituality.com
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week’s deep dive conversation, Brian Russell shares how centering prayer can change your life. Brian will go deep on the specific ways that silent meditative prayer can help you experience transformation, deeper levels of love for God and neighbor, and become even more present for those around you.
Brian Russell’s Books
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer:
https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer
Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders:
www.deepdivespirituality.com
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
centeringprayer #contemplativeprayer #spiritualgrowth
In this week’s deep dive, Brian Russell talks about the power of life changing questions. He invites us to think about the questions you’ve asked yourself or others have asked you that have changed the course of your life. He shares some of the pivotal ones that shaped him and offers tips on how to use questions as a means of growing into the person God created you to be.
Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders:
www.deepdivespirituality.com
Brian Russell’s Books
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
questions #spiritualgrowth #transformation
In this week's episode Gene Yotka takes us on a deep dive into the way of Christian mysticism and how they can help us draw closer to the God who loves us in the midst of the distractions of the modern world.
Connecting with Gene:
Email: theawakeninginstitutue@gmail.com
Website: www.theawakeninginstitute.com
Facebook: The Awakening Institute
Gene's book: Knowing as We are Known: An Excercise in Inner Stillness https://amzn.to/3uNwlzn
Books Recommended by Gene:
Teresa of Avila, Interior Castle https://amzn.to/3AQc1B6
Julian of Norwich, Showings https://amzn.to/3IBGEwa
John of the Cross Ascent of Mount Carmel https://amzn.to/3Psgw93
Merton, Seven Storey Mountain https://amzn.to/3z3cNtl
Brian Russell’s Information
Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Brian Russell’s Books
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
Rev. Mark Danzey, Excecutive Director of Narrow Gate: Equipping for Life, shares a robust vision of creating a culture of disciples who can make disciples of others.
Interested in Narrow Gate? www.narrowgateefl.com
Connecting with Mark:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-danzey-66328812/
Narrow Gate Equipping for Life. www.NarrowGateEfl.com
Recommend Resources for Making Disciples:
Robert Coleman, The Master Plan of Evangelism https://amzn.to/33Gjx0G
Dallas Willard, The Great Omission: Reclaiming Jesus' Essential Teaching on Discipleship https://amzn.to/3yln5n4
Robby Gallaty Replicate: How to Create a Culture of Disciple-Making Right Where You Are https://amzn.to/3uu8Rz4
Greg Ogden, Transforming Discipleship https://amzn.to/3NKftjz
Connecting with Brian Russell
Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Brian Russell’s Books Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week’s deep dive conversation, James Bryan Smith takes us on a deep dive into spiritual formation and the process of discovering the person Jesus created you to be.
Check out James Bryan Smith’s newest release: The Good and Beautiful You: Discovering the Person Jesus Created You To Be (IVP, 2022): https://amzn.to/3bHSUPq
Check out all of James Bryan’s Smith’s books: https://amzn.to/3bDEm3a
Connect with James Bryan Smith
www.Apprenticeinstitute.org
Bio: Dr. James Bryan Smith is the Dallas Willard Professor of Christian Spiritual Formation at Friends University, in Wichita, Kansas. Jim received his B.A. in Religion and Philosophy at Friends University, his M.Div. at Yale Divinity School, and his D.Min. at Fuller Theological Seminary. Jim has taught at Friends University for over 30 years, teaching primarily in the area of Christian spiritual formation. He is also the Executive Director of The Apprentice Institute for Christian Spiritual Formation. In addition, Jim is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church, and co-founding pastor of Chapel Hill UMC, in Wichita, Kansas, and is currently a teaching pastor at that church. He is also a best-selling author of twelve books, most notably The Apprentice Series (InterVarsity Press), which includes The Good and Beautiful God. He is also one of the original founders, alongside Richard J. Foster and Dallas Willard, of the spiritual renewal ministry, Renovare. James is the host of the Things Above Podcast.
Books recommended by James Bryan Smith
Teresa of Avila, Interior Castle https://amzn.to/3a03FMi
Willard, Divine Conspiracy https://amzn.to/3Ajsj5v
O’Kempis, Imitation of Christ https://amzn.to/3bqmgkX
Wesley, Sermons https://amzn.to/3xVZ2uI
Brian Russell’s Information
Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Brian Russell’s Books
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week’s deep dive conversation, Brian Russell talks about how to create healthy spiritual rhythms for thriving and flourishing in your life and mission. You will learn five signals that you need to pay attention to in advance of feeling overwhelmed and burned out. Brian will then help you craft a plan for thriving and flourishing for the long haul that fits your personality and context.
Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Brian Russell’s Books
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week’s episode, Amos Smith shares from his decades of experience in contemplative mysticism. We talk about silence, solitude, and the inner life as well as insights from his latest book (releasing in June 2022): Journey of Holistic Mysticism: Experiencing the Integrated Spirituality of the Quakers.
Amos Smith (D.Min) earned a Bachelor's degree in Comparative Religion from The University of California at Santa Cruz in 1993, a Masters of Divinity from Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley in 1998, and a Doctor of Ministry from Chicago Theological Seminary in 2008. He is a lifelong student of three streams: Progressive Christianity, Contemplative Christianity, and Eastern Mystic Christianity.
Check out his books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39oIxPs Connect with Amos Smith: Twitter: @amossmi
Authors Recommended by Amos:
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, https://amzn.to/3zBxxZX
Barbara Brown Taylor, Luminous Web: Faith, Science and the Experience of Wonder https://amzn.to/3b4LMMF
Brian Russell’s Books
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ or sign up for information: www.centeringprayerbook.com
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/oneboo...
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
#mysticism #contemplativeprayer #spiritualformation
In this week’s episode, Dr. Wilfredo Alvarez takes us on a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities faced by Latino/a immigrants into the U.S. He shares from some of his research from his latest book Everyday Dirty Work: Invisibility, Communication, and Immigrant Labor. He draws from personal experience as well as from his expertise in communication theory to help us to love our immigrant neighbors more effectively.
Wilfredo Alvarez, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Communication and Media at Utica University in Utica, New York. His teaching and research focus on communication issues related to social identity (i.e., race, social class, and immigration). Specifically, he is interested in how micro (personal relationships), meso (groups and organizations) and macro-level (popular culture) communication practices (e.g., pervasive discourses of race and gender) are deployed institutionally to create, maintain, and resist systems of oppression, discrimination, and social inequity in U.S. society. He primarily teaches courses in intercultural communication, interpersonal communication, and organizational communication.
Check out his book Everyday Dirty Work: Invisibility, Communication, and Immigrant Labor https://amzn.to/3x1lG5w
Connect with Wilfredo:
Twitter: @AlvarezWilfredo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilfredo-alvarez-ph-d/
Books Recommended by Wilfredo:
Poitier, Measure of a Man https://amzn.to/3ac5w08
Postman, Disappearance of Childhood https://amzn.to/3z9Ydk0
Brian Russell’s Info
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Brian’s Books
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ or sign up for information: www.centeringprayerbook.com
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week’s episode, I coach on how to confront and overcome the Unholy Trinity of Fear, Guilt, and Shame. I define the Unholy Trinity and then tactics that I've found helpful personally as well as the very tools that I use to help others.
If you'd like a copy of the tool, email me: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
I mention this book in the episode: Healthy Me, Healthy Us by Les and Leslie Parrot https://amzn.to/3wowb2G
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Brian’s Books
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
or sign up for information: www.centeringprayerbook.com
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week’s episode, I share how I learned to thrive and flourish after the most painful experience of my life. I trust that what I learned will likewise serve you powerfully and give you hope for an even more abundant future.
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Brian’s Books
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ or sign up for information: www.centeringprayerbook.com
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/oneboo...
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week’s episode, Sean Palmer takes us on a deep dive into the enneagram. In particular, he discusses how a deeper understanding of the enneagram can help speaker, preachers, and teaches to communicate to and connect with audiences on an even deeper level.
Check out Sean Palmer's new book: https://amzn.to/3rMfw6b
Other books by Sean: https://amzn.to/3OF1k9g
Books Recommended by Sean:
Richard Beck, Unclean https://amzn.to/3kdawDw
Henri Nouwen books: https://amzn.to/3ESpzft
Philip Yancey, Disappointment with God: https://amzn.to/3KlHlck
Jonathan Sacks, Morality https://amzn.to/3EIJOfC
Connect with Sean:
Twitter: @seanpalmer
Webpage: https://www.seanisaacpalmer.com
Instagram: @seanisaacpalmer
Brian's Materials Read Brian's Book:
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ or sign up for information: www.centeringprayerbook.com
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week’s episode, Joshua Bertolotti of the Perennial Leader Project takes us on a deep dive into the quest for true wisdom. Josh talks about his learning from the great thinkers of the past, how to develop self awareness and the importance of forgiveness in a good life.
Books Recommended by Josh:
De Mello, Awareness: The Perils and Opportunities of Reality https://amzn.to/3JVmwEd
Marcus Aurelius, Meditations https://amzn.to/3JY9gyC or https://amzn.to/3OkGH1N
Davis, The Greats on Leadership: Classic Wisdom for Modern Managers https://amzn.to/3McyiLP
Connect with Josh:
Twitter: @SearchofWisdom
In Search of Wisdom Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-search-of-wisdom/id1557583455
Webpage: https://www.perennialleader.com/
Instagram: @searchofwisdompodcast
Brian’s Materials
Read Brian's Book: Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
or sign up for information: www.centeringprayerbook.com
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week’s episode, Dr. Mike Voigts takes us on a deep dive into the life of prayer. Prayer ushers out of our love for God but moves ever deeper until we live our life in God. Mike has practical tips as well as deep insight into what a fully formed life in Christ looks like.
Books by Mike:
The Fourth Degree of Prayer https://amzn.to/3J1ShuG
Letters of Ascent: Spiritual Direction in the Letters of Bernard of Clairvaux https://amzn.to/2RENBDn
Books Recommended by Mike:
Richard Foster, Prayer: Finding the Heart's True Home https://amzn.to/3tYBdl6
Michael Casey, Grace: On the Journey to God https://amzn.to/3uIC88u
Henri Nouwen, The Living Reminder: Service and Prayer in the Memory of Jesus Christ https://amzn.to/3uKkiSI
Bernard of Clairvaux, Sermon 36 on the Song of Songs: https://hymnsandchants.com/Texts/Sermons/SongOfSongs/Sermon36/Sermon36.htm
Connect with Mike:
Twitter: @mikevoigts
Webpage: claravallis.me
Brian’s Materials
Read Brian's Book: Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
or sign up for information: www.centeringprayerbook.com
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
Brian Russell and Rich Lewis lead a Centering Prayer Workshop recorded on 3/12 via Zoom. This is the full recording. It includes about 35 minutes of teaching/reflection from Rich and Brian, a full 20 minute centering prayer session, and a concluding 35 minutes of Q and A with the attendees as well as a few profound testimonies and reflections by participants.
See below for contact info. If you'd like to me included on the next workshop that we do, sign up at www.centeringprayerbook.com
or email either of us at the below email addresses.
Resources
Websites/Email:
Rich Lewis www.SilenceTeaches.com
Email: Rich.lewis3@icloud.com
Brian Russell
www.brianrussellphd.com
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Centering Prayer Updates: www.centeringprayerbook.com
Books
Rich Lewis, Sitting with God: A Journey to Your True Self Through Centering Prayer (Anamchara Books, 2020) https://amzn.to/3IaH8rf
Brian Russell, Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life (Paraclete Press, 2021) https://amzn.to/3L02k5d
Rich’s Recommended Resources:
www.contemplativeoutreach.org
Cynthia Bourgeault, Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening https://amzn.to/34FDFmK
Thomas Keating, Open Mind, Open Heart (20th Anniversary Edition) https://amzn.to/3MMYMVn
Brian’s Recommend Resources
Carl Arico, A Taste of Silence: A Guide to the Fundamentals of Centering Prayer https://amzn.to/3KLvkxs
Murchadh Ó Madagáin, Centering Prayer and the Healing of the Unconscious https://amzn.to/3InWrNv
Amy Oden, Right Here, Right Now: The Practice of Christian Mindfulness https://amzn.to/3q3iByb
Centering Prayer Quotations
“Our minds try to understand God. Attempts to know God have to give away to loving God.”
“We cannot do anything to earn God’s grace but we can remove the obstacles.”
“Distractions are a blessing. They cause you to cling to God in love.” #centeringprayer #contemplativeprayer #prayer
In this week’s episode, I interview Dr. David T. Lamb about his newly revised edition of God Behaving Badly: Is the God of the Old Testament Angry, Sexist and Racist? We talk about how to read difficult passages as well as lessons that David has learned from his apologetic work.
Buy David’s Book: https://amzn.to/3JcQB2y
Bio: Dave Lamb loves to teach the Bible. This passion was developed during twenty years of ministry with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, first as a student at Stanford (BA, MS), and then on IV staff in LA and Philadelphia. Studies at Fuller (MDiv) and Oxford (MPhil, DPhil) deepened his love for the Old Testament. He has been teaching OT at Missio Seminary (formerly Biblical) in Philadelphia since 2006. His dissertation, Righteous Jehu and his Evil Heirs was published in 2007 (Oxford). He wrote two popular books, God Behaving Badly: Is the God of the Old Testament Angry, Sexist and Racist (IVP, 2011 revised 2021), and Prostitutes and Polygamists: A Look at Love, Old Testament Style (Zondervan, 2015). He also wrote a textbook, The Historical Writings (with Mark Leuchter, Fortress, 2016) and a commentary, 1-2 Kings (Zondervan, 2021). He became the Allan A. MacRae Professor of Old Testament in 2016 and the Dean of the Faculty in 2017.
Other books by David Lamb: https://amzn.to/3MInCpo
Connect with David:
www.DavidTLamb.com
Email: dlamb@missio.edu
Book’s Recommend by David:
The Little Flowers of St. Francis of Assisi https://amzn.to/3w61C23
The Saint and the Sultan: The Crusades, Islam, and Francis of Assisi's Mission of Peace https://amzn.to/3JeL23x
Clinton: The Making of a Leader: Recognizing the Lessons and Stages of Leadership Development https://amzn.to/3I8NaIP
Brian's Materials:
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
or sign up for information: www.centeringprayerbook.com
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors:
www.deepdivespirituality.com
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this episode Dr. Bryan Sims talks about his new book on adaptive and spiritual leadership–Leading Together: The Holy Possibility of Harmony and Synergy in the Face of Change
Purchase a copy of Brian's New book Leading Together: https://amzn.to/3hZADN9
Books Recommended by Dr. Bryan Sims:
Ronald Heifetz Leadership without Easy Answers https://amzn.to/3owZPLT
Robert Quinn, Change the World: How Ordinary People can Achieve Extraordinary Results https://amzn.to/3iWbvGZ
The Arbinger Institute Anatomy of Peace https://amzn.to/39sAqOZ and Leadership and Self-Deception https://amzn.to/3j5Xcja
Ted Bolsinger Canoeing the Mountains https://amzn.to/3iWzgyD
and Tempered Resilience: How Leaders Are Formed in the Crucible of Change https://amzn.to/3oBvlIQ
Connect with Dr. Bryan Sims:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-sims-20497524/
Web: http://www.bryandsims.com/
Brian’s Materials
Read Brian's Book: Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
or sign up for information: www.centeringprayerbook.com
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
#adaptiveleadership #leadership #spiritualformation
In this week's episode, Dr. Michael Beck talks about his new book Painting with Ashes: When Your Weakness Becomes Your Superpower
Buy Painting with Ashes: https://amzn.to/3CbZzKM
Connect with Michael Beck:
www.Michaeladambeck.com
Twitter: @reverendwild1
Books that Beck Recommends:
(1) Gerald Arbuckle Refounding the church: Dissent for Leadership https://amzn.to/2VdFD5e
(2) Manuel Castells The Rise of Network Society https://amzn.to/2JOZCSr
(3) Graham Cray The Mission-shaped Church https://amzn.to/2UWAIXg
(4) Alan Hirsch/Michael Frost, The Shaping of Things to Come https://amzn.to/35nA9v5
(5) Michael Moynagh Church in Life https://amzn.to/3bJDRR5
Dr. Michael Beck is South Atlantic Coordinator for Fresh Expressions US and North Central District Cultivator of Fresh Expressions for the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. He also leads the Fresh Expressions house of study at United Theological Seminary. Michael serves as senior pastor of Wildwood UMC where he directs addiction recovery programs, a jail ministry, a food pantry, and a network of fresh expressions that meet in places like tattoo parlors and burrito joints. He currently lives in Wildwood with his wife, Jill, and their blended family of 8 children.
Brian’s Materials
Read Brian's Book: Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
or sign up for information: www.centeringprayerbook.com
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
missional #spiritualformation #recovery
Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson takes us on a deep dive into the power of great literature to form us spiritually. We focus our conversation on her new book The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints (Brazos Press).
Order a copy of The Scandal of Holiness https://amzn.to/3p3LzNB
Bio:
Jessica Hooten Wilson is Louise Cowan Scholar in Residence at the University of Dallas. She is the author of several books, including Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov, which received a 2018 Christianity Today book of the year in arts and culture award. In 2019 she received the Hiett Prize for Humanities from the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture. She is co-editor of the volume Solzhenitsyn and American Culture: The Russian Soul in the West, a collection of essays on the legacy of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. In 2022, she will publish The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints (Brazos Press) and Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before (Zondervan).
Other books by Jessica: https://amzn.to/36yIWx6
Books recommended by Jessica:
Augustine, Confessions https://amzn.to/3h4YIBM
Dante, Divine Comedy https://amzn.to/3p8mhxT
Dostoyevski, Brothers Karamazov https://amzn.to/3h9e9J7
Brian’s Materials Read Brian's Book:
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
or sign up for information: www.centeringprayerbook.com
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support. #holiness #spirituality #christianfiction
In this week's episode, Rich Lewis and Brian Russell discuss lessons that they've learned about writing, publishing and writing books
Interested in attending the March 12, 2022 Centering Prayer event hosted by Brian and Rich from Noon to 1:30 pm? Email Brian: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Read Rich's Book:
Sitting with God: A Journey to Your True Self Through Centering Prayer https://amzn.to/3fvjUzM
Read Brian's Book:
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
or sign up for information: www.centeringprayerbook.com
Connecting with Rich:
www.silenceteaches.com
Twitter: @richlewis01
Instagram: @rich_lewis3
Books Recommended by Rich:
Bourgeault Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening https://amzn.to/3dVGwHC
Frenette, The Path of Centering Prayer: Deepening Your Experience of God https://amzn.to/3fupe6y
Keating, Open Mind, Open Heart https://amzn.to/33XJSXf
Laird Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation https://amzn.to/3hEwcZm
Books by Dr. Russell
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Life and Business Coaching: www.brianrussellphd.com
Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
centeringprayer #spiritualformation #contemplativeprayer
In this week’s episode, pastor Marc Alan Schelske takes us on a deep dive into spiritual formation and growth. He has a compelling story on how he opened himself up to deeper levels of God’s grace as he learned to live from the inside out. Marc is an expert at facilitating an authentic spirituality. Listen in as we talk about spiritual growth, creativity, ministry, and writing.
Connect with Marc: http://marcalanschelske.com/
Marc's Bio: http://marcalanschelske.com/about/
Buy Marc's book. Wisdom from the Heart: Discovering the God-Given Purpose and Power of Your Emotions https://amzn.to/3rBismt
Marc's Recommended Reading:
Eugene Peterson, Under the Unpredictable Plant: An Exploration in Vocational Holiness https://amzn.to/3GDX1Wf
Greg Boyd, Present Perfect: Finding God in the Now https://amzn.to/3Bbd5O9
Brian’s Materials
Read Brian's Book: Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
or sign up for information: www.centeringprayerbook.com
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian: Twitter: @briandrussell Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Life and Business Coaching: www.brianrussellphd.com
Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support. #spiritualformation #innergame #spiritualgrowth
Dr. Eric Seibert takes us on a deep dive into how to read the Old Testament for growth in God’s grace. He shares insights from his latest book Enjoying the Old Testament: A Creative Guide to Encountering Scripture. We talk about spiritual formation, dealing with the hard texts in the Old Testament, and using creative means of experiencing the Bible in our lives.
Buy a copy of Enjoying the Old Testament: A Creative Guide to Encountering Scripture (InterVarsity Press, 2021): https://amzn.to/3gkXoKB
Eric Seibert is Professor of Old Testament at Messiah University and author of a number of books and articles including Disturbing Divine Behavior: Troubling Old Testament Images of God (Fortress, 2009), and The Violence of Scripture: Overcoming the Old Testament’s Troubling Legacy (Fortress, 2012). Eric is the winner of the Society of Biblical Literature Regional Scholar Award (Eastern Great Lakes, 2005) and has served as President of the Eastern Great Lakes Biblical Society (2010-2011). His most recent book is Enjoying the Old Testament: A Creative Guide to Encountering Scripture (InterVarsity, 2021). Eric enjoys hunting for beach glass, hiking, and watching Star Trek. Eric lives in Grantham, PA with his wife and three children.
Link to Other Books by Eric:
https://amzn.to/3GoQoH8
Books Recommended by Dr. Seibert:
Walter Winks, Engaging the Powers https://amzn.to/3omAdUR
—— Powers that Be: Theology for a New Millennium https://amzn.to/3omA8k1
Thomas J. Oord, The Uncontrolling Love of God: An Open and Relational Account of Providence https://amzn.to/3ojPplI
——God Can't: How to Believe in God and Love after Tragedy, Abuse, and Other Evils https://amzn.to/3J1fCgq
Connect with Dr. Eric Seibert:
www.ericseibertphd.com
eseibert@messiah.edu
Brian’s Materials
Read Brian's Book: Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
or sign up for information: www.centeringprayerbook.com
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Life and Business Coaching: www.brianrussellphd.com
Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
Dr. Joshua Knabb takes us on a deep dive into how contemplative practices function within Christian counseling and life. This is a great conversation and you’ll find it immediately actionable.
Buy a copy of Christian Meditation in Clinical Practice: A Four-Step Model and Workbook for Therapists and Clients https://amzn.to/3uicbyb
Joshua J. Knabb is a board-certified clinical psychologist and professor of psychology and director of the PsyD program at California Baptist University. His publications include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Christian Clients, Contemplative Prayer for Christians with Chronic Worry, and Christian Psychotherapy in Context, as well as numerous journal articles. He is also the editor for the Journal of Psychology and Christianity and serving a three-year term as Member-at-Large within the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Society for the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality (Division 36) Executive Committee.
Link to Other Books by Joshua:
https://amzn.to/3AAgVzZ
Books Recommended by Dr. Knabb:
Walter Brueggemann, Message of the Psalms https://amzn.to/3fW5F7P
Thomas Goodwin, The Vanity of Thoughts https://amzn.to/32ydMUP
John Flavel, The Mystery of Providence https://amzn.to/3H0bixw
Jeremiah Burroughs, The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment https://amzn.to/3o3swm6
Connect with Dr. Joshua Knabb:
https://joshuaknabb.com/
Brian’s Materials
Read Brian's Book: Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
or sign up for information: www.centeringprayerbook.com
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Life and Business Coaching: www.brianrussellphd.com
Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this episode, Dr. Michaela O'Donnell (Ph.D.) takes you on a deep dive into vocation, entrepreneurship, risk and creativity. She will help you to find deeper meaning in your work and calling.
Buy: Make Work Matter https://amzn.to/3rylVkS
Dr. O'Donnell is executive director of Fuller Theological Seminary's De Pree Centering for Leadership. She is an entrepreneur, a teacher and a sought after speaker and consultant who regularly presents on topics of vocation, career, and leadership to religious, secular, academic, and lay audiences.
Books Recommended by Michaela:
Ruth Haley Barton, Strengthening the Soul of your Leadership https://amzn.to/3roUJ7X
Ed Catmull, Creativity Inc https://amzn.to/3rvITsR
Kim Scott, Radical Candor https://amzn.to/3tCH2F8
Connect with Michaela: www.michaelaodonnell.com
Brian’s Materials :
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ or sign up for information: www.centeringprayerbook.com
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Main website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
vocation #spiritualityatwork #creativity
In this week's episode, Brian interviews New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author Bridget Cook-Burch on creativity, writing, and telling your inspired story.
Bio: Bridget Cook-Burch’s clients call her “The Book Whisperer”. She is a New York Times & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, mentor, trainer, mamma-bear humanitarian, and speaker known for riveting stories of transformation. Her powerful work has been showcased on Oprah, Dateline, CNN, GMA, The History Channel, NPR and in People among many others. She is the CEO and Founder of YourInspiredStory.com. Bridget is also a co-founder and former executive director of SHEROES United, a non-profit organization that helps women and girls rise from trauma. As a leader, storyteller, trainer and humanitarian, her greatest passion is helping others to discover the importance of their own story, and to become leaders in their own communities, and worldwide.
Bridget’s many national bestsellers include The Witness Wore Red; Shattered Silence; Skinhead Confessions; Leading Women; and also Living Proof. Bridget invites you to believe in the power of your story to change the world. Join her writers’ retreats and leadership retreats in Utah, Italy, Ireland and more. Find out more at www.YourInspiredStory.com and www.SHEROESUnited.org.
Books Projects by Bridget:
The Witness Wore Red https://amzn.to/3zSMu7M
Shattered Silence https://amzn.to/3r6yC64
Skinhead Confessions https://amzn.to/3nHNSFN
Leading Women https://amzn.to/3K9MWTV
Living Proof https://amzn.to/3nHNSFN
Book Recommendations:
C.S. Lewis books: https://amzn.to/3rf6mhK
Tara Westover, Educated https://amzn.to/3rgwGb4
Brian’s Materials
Read Brian's Book: Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
or sign up for information: centeringprayerbook.com
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Life and Business Coaching: www.brianrussellphd.com
Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this week's episode, Brian Russell discusses his key lessons from 2021 and share how these can impact our spiritual formation and growth in love.
Read Brian's Book: Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
or sign up for information: centeringprayerbook.com
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Dan Sullivan Gap and the Gain https://amzn.to/3t2Axet
Connecting with Brian:
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Life and Business Coaching: www.brianrussellphd.com
Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
centeringprayer #spiritualformation #spiritualgrowth
In this week's episode, Rich Lewis and Brian Russell discuss lessons that they've learned about centering prayer since the publication of their books.
Centering Prayer Summit (Jan 15-16 2022): Information and Signup
Read Rich's Book: Sitting with God: A Journey to Your True Self Through Centering Prayer https://amzn.to/3fvjUzM
Read Brian's Book:
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
or sign up for information: centeringprayerbook.com
Connecting with Rich: www.silencesteaching.com
Twitter: @richlewis01
Instagram: @rich_lewis3
Books Recommended by Rich:
Bourgeault Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening https://amzn.to/3dVGwHC
Frenette, The Path of Centering Prayer: Deepening Your Experience of God https://amzn.to/3fupe6y
Keating, Open Mind, Open Heart https://amzn.to/33XJSXf
Laird Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation https://amzn.to/3hEwcZm
Books by Dr. Russell
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Life and Business Coaching: www.brianrussellphd.com
Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
In this episode, Rev. April Fiet shares wisdom from her timely and excellent new book The Sacred Pulse: Holy Rhythms for Overwhelmed Souls. We also discuss what she has learned about herself and ministry through co-pastoring.
Buy: The Sacred Pulse: Holy Rhythms for Overwhelmed Souls https://amzn.to/3E2TLSY
Bio: April Fiet is a pastor, writer, and blogger. She co-pastors the First Presbyterian Church in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, with her husband, Jeff, and is a member of the editorial board of In All Things. Her work has appeared in Mutuality and Reformed Journal, and her guest posts have appeared on many blogs. Fiet holds degrees from Wheaton College and Western Theological Seminary. Her blog, At the Table with April Fiet, delves into the spirituality of everyday life, including handcrafting, baking, gardening, and feeding her backyard chickens. She and her husband and two children live in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.
Books Recommended by April:
Lisa Sharon Harper. The Very Good Gospel: How Everything Wrong Can Be Made Right https://amzn.to/33G3Dpz
Lisa Deam. 3000 Miles to Jesus https://amzn.to/3sdxZKi
Connect with April:
www.aprilfiet.com
Twitter: @aprilfiet
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com or order: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E.
For group discounts, contact Sr. Estelle at Paracletepress.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Brian’s Main Website (coaching and other resources): www.brianrussellphd.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture: (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases. Please tell your friends about the Deep Dive Spirituality Videocast. It's also available on Spotify, Podbean, and iTunes as a podcast.
In this episode, Dr. Beth Felker Jones of Northern Seminary engages in a wide ranging conversation about Christian doctrine, Wesleyan theology, entire sanctification, the optimism of grace, and her writing practices.
Bio:
Dr. Beth Felker Jones, who earned her doctorate at Duke University, teaches theology at Northern Seminary. She is the author of books including Faithful: A Theology of Sex, Practicing Christian Doctrine: An Introduction to Thinking and Living Theologically, God the Spirit: Introducing Pneumatology in Wesleyan and Ecumenical Perspective, and The Marks of His Wounds: Resurrection Doctrine and Gender Politics.
Books by Beth:
Practicing Christian Doctrine https://amzn.to/3ns6RUU
Faithful: A Theology of Sex. https://amzn.to/2Z2FLdI
Pandemic Prayers https://amzn.to/3x0m2rv
Full list on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Fq6u3d
Books Recommended by Beth:
Augustine Confessions https://amzn.to/3qPJEya
Julian of Norwich Revelations of Divine Love https://amzn.to/3CubC4v
Willie James Jennings, Christian Imagination: Theology and the Origins of Race https://amzn.to/3DCcLIT
Connect with Beth:
Search Beth Felker Jones on Google
Twitter/Instagram: @bethfelkerjones
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com or order: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E.
For group discounts, contact Sr. Estelle at Paracletepress.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Brian’s Main Website (coaching and other resources): www.brianrussellphd.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture: (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.
Please tell your friends about the Deep Dive Spirituality Podcast. It's also available on YouTube as a Videocast.
In this episode, Dr. Robert "Bob" Tuttle takes us on a deep dive into the gift of faith, our greatest strengths as anointed weaknesses and the importance of surrendering fully to God's love for us.
Dr. Robert Tuttle was also a guest on Episode 7 https://youtu.be/Bfqi--7fPh8 , Episode 30 https://youtu.be/xyfqNbLE87Y and Episode 53 https://youtu.be/Mq4dYEPZ9Zs
Books by Bob:
Sanctity without the Starch: A Layperson’s Guide to a Wesleyan Theology of Grace https://amzn.to/3dNbkLB
The Story of Evangelism, A History of the Witness of the Gospel (Abingdon Press, 2006). https://amzn.to/2LuQMKc
Shortening the Leap, From Honest Doubt to Enduring Faith (Bristol House) https://amzn.to/3bwTlWL
In Our Time, the Life and Ministry of E. Stanley Jones” (ESJ Foundation). https://amzn.to/360zIFF
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com or order: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E .
For group discounts, contact Sr. Estelle at Paracletepress.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Brian’s Main Website (coaching and other resources): www.brianrussellphd.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture: (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.
Please tell your friends about the Deep Dive Spirituality Podcast. It's also available on Spotify, Podbean, and iTunes as well as on YouTube as a Videocast.
In this week’s episode, Brian Russell offers a series of metaphors that he finds helpful to describe deep spiritual formation and growth. He roots all of the metaphors with Bernard of Clairvaux’s exhortation to serve others as a reservoir rather than as a canal.
Get a copy of Brian’s latest book – Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life (Paraclete Press, 2021): https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E
Check out Bernard of Clairvaux’s Sermon #18 on the Song of Songs to read about the reservoir metaphor: https://hymnsandchants.com/Texts/Sermons/SongOfSongs/Sermon18/Sermon18.htm
Books Recommended by Brian on Centering Prayer
Bourgeault Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening https://amzn.to/3dVGwHC
Keating, Intimacy with God: An Introduction to Centering Prayer https://amzn.to/2AfhkNT
Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation https://amzn.to/2BUNaji
Madagáin, Centering Prayer and the Healing of the Unconscious https://amzn.to/2UzZqwa
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com or order: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E . For group discounts, contact Sr. Estelle at Paracletepress.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Brian’s Main Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture:
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.
Please tell your friends about the Deep Dive Spirituality Pod/Videocast. It's also available on YouTube, Spotify, Podbean, and iTunes as a podcast.
In this week's episode, Dr. Pamela King talks about her latest book Thriving with Stone Age Minds: Evolutionary Psychology, Christian faith, and the Quest for Human Flourishing. We take a deep dive into the intersection of developmental psychology, theology, and neuroscience to talk about human purpose and thriving.
Buy the book: Thriving with Stone Age Minds https://amzn.to/314qE47
Dr. Pamela Ebstyne King (PhD) is the executive director of the Thrive Center and the Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science in the School of Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary. She is co-author of The Reciprocating Self and coeditor of The Handbook of Spiritual Development in Childhood and Adolescence.
Books by Pam:
The Reciprocating Self (coauthor) https://amzn.to/3Ed5DSW
The Handbook of Spiritual Development in Childhood and Adolescence (coauthor) https://amzn.to/3pB5YuN
Books Recommended by Pam:
Henri Nouwen, The Inner Voice of Love: A Journey Through Anguish to Freedom https://amzn.to/3bd1hij
Parker Palmer, Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation https://amzn.to/2ZnKwhE
David Brenner books https://amzn.to/3vKyvyS
Connecting with Pam:
Twitter: @drpamking
Instagram: drpamking
Thrive Center: https://thethrivecenter.org/about/pam-ebstyne-king/
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s latest book Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com
or order: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E .
For group discounts, contact Sr. Estelle at Paracletepress.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.brianrussellphd.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture: (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases. Please tell your friends about the Deep Dive Spirituality Pod/Videocast. It's also available on Spotify, Podbean, and iTunes.
In this week’s episode, Beth Fisher takes us on a deep dive into issues of identity. Our conversation finds its roots in her outstanding book Remorseless: Learning to Lose Labels, Expectations, and Assumptions Without Losing Yourself.
Beth Fisher is a motivational speaker and life coach and holds two master's degrees in theology. An avid marathoner, she and her family live in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Buy Beth’s Books:
Remorseless: Learning to Lose Labels, Expectations, and Assumptions Without Losing Yourself https://amzn.to/3n41p9p
Remorseless Workshop: A Journey to Losing Labels, Expectations, and Assumptions–And Finding Yourself https://amzn.to/3jbmDkr
Books Recommended by Beth:
Geisler/Turek, I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist https://amzn.to/2YXlPIR
Barbara Brown Taylor, Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others https://amzn.to/3DL5GVV
Richard Rohr, The Wisdom Pattern: Order, Chaos, Reorder https://amzn.to/2YTu217
Connect with Beth Fisher: www.bethfisher.com
Twitter @bethfish_author
Instagram @bethfisher_author
Connect with Brian Russell: Information about Brian’s latest book Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com
or order: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E .
For group discounts, contact Sr. Estelle at Paracletepress.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.brianrussellphd.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture: (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases. Please tell your friends about the Deep Dive Spirituality Pod/Videocast. It's also available on Spotify, Podbean, and iTunes.
Dr. Kenneth Collins (professor of Historical Theology and Wesley Studies) at Asbury Theological Seminary takes us on a deep dive into his newest book: Jesus the Stranger: The Man from Galilee and the Light of the World (Seedbed, 2021). We have a powerful and compelling conversation about the Jesus of Scripture in contrast to the various "Jesus's" in secular culture and even in the Church. Ken especially emphasizes the innocent suffering of Jesus.
Order today: Jesus the Stranger https://amzn.to/3ixjqvg
Connect with Ken Collins:
Asbury Theological Seminary https://asburyseminary.edu/faculty/kenneth-collins/
Selected Books by Ken Collins:
The Theology of John Wesley: Holy Love and the Shape of Grace https://amzn.to/3D9Jg0f
Wesley One Volume Commentary (co-edited with Robert Wall) https://amzn.to/3a3Arsb
A Real Christian: The Life of John Wesley https://amzn.to/2ZMP80Y
The Sermons of John Wesley: A Collection for the Christian Journey (w/Jason Vickers) https://amzn.to/3Ba9rTZ
For all book by Ken. See his Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.com/Kenneth-J-Collins/e/B001HCWO1I?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1633375965&sr=8-1
Books Recommended by Ken Collins:
Emil Brunner, The Divine-Human Encounter https://amzn.to/3lbrTGm
Luther, Commentary on Galatians https://amzn.to/3uGVnPx
Wesley's Sermons (see above)
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com or order: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E.
For group discounts, contact Sr. Estelle at Paracletepress.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture:
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases. Please tell your friends about the Deep Dive Spirituality Videocast. It's also available on Spotify, Podbean, and iTunes as a podcast.
Joshua Mcnall takes us on a deep dive into issues of faith, certainty and uncertainty. We explore his new IVP book Perhaps: Reclaiming the Space Between Doubt and Dogmatism.
Buy Joshua’s book: Perhaps: Reclaiming the Space Between Doubt and Dogmatism. https://amzn.to/3AcJi5P
Bio: Joshua McNall (Ph.D., University of Manchester) is associate professor of pastoral theology, ambassador of church relations and director of the Honors program at Oklahoma Wesleyan University. He is also host of the Outpost Theology podcast. His other published books are below.
Connect with Josh:
www.Joshuamcnall.com
Books by Joshua:
The Mosaic of Atonement https://amzn.to/3Fad6Uc
Long Story Short: the Bible in Six Simple Movements https://amzn.to/3irXaTo
Books recommended by Joshua:
NT Wright, Jesus and the Victory of God https://amzn.to/3A1bloo
C.S. Lewis, The Great Divorce https://amzn.to/3A5ctaG
Flannery O’Connor, Complete Works https://amzn.to/2YdcLze
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com or order: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E . For group discounts, contact Sr. Estelle at Paracletepress.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture:
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.
Please tell your friends about the Deep Dive Spirituality Videocast. It's also available on Spotify, Podbean, and iTunes as a podcast.
In this week's episode I talk about how God uses centering prayer, i.e., silent meditative prayer, to transform us. I take you on a deep dive into how to respond to the thoughts you encounter when you sit in silence. In particular, I discuss the "evil" or "distracting" thoughts that will most trouble you if you practice consistently. I hope that it serves you powerfully.
My latest book Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life (Paraclete Press) is now available in paperback and ebook formats.
Buy from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AroGYf
or directly from Paraclete Press: www.paracletepress.com
Connect with Brian Russell:
Sign up for Brian's email updates: www.centeringprayerbook.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture: (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases. Please tell your friends about the Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations podcast. It's also available on Spotify, Podbean, and iTunes as well as on YouTube as a videocast.
Marnie Swedberg takes us on a deep dive into leadership, growth, and achieving dynamic goals.
Bio:
Marnie Swedberg embodies faith-in-action while generating "aha" moments of perspective transformation through her keynotes, media appearances, 13 books and online programs. As the leadership mentor to over 15,000 leaders from 35 counties, she provides coaching, practical help and clear, God-centric focus. Tune in to her #1 ranked and featured Blog Talk Radio Show and check out www.WomenSpeakers.com, the largest directory of its kind in the world. Invite Marnie to share with your audience.
Connect with Marnie: Marnie.com
Womenspeakers.com
Books by Marnie:
https://amzn.to/2Vxt4G7
Books Recommended by Marnie:
Jan Johnson, Enjoying the Presence of God https://amzn.to/3jUpCi8
Guyon, Experiencing God Through Prayer https://amzn.to/3lmHfqr
Guyon, Experiencing the Depths of Jesus Christ https://amzn.to/3A7HwmU
Bro. Lawrence, Practicing the Presence of God https://amzn.to/2YIi5ed
Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest https://amzn.to/3z12dzW
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com or preorder: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.brianrussellphd.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture: (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you.
Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases. Please tell your friends about the Deep Dive Spirituality Videocast. It's also available on Spotify, Podbean, and iTunes as a podcast.
Gena Thomas takes us on a deep dive into issues of short term missions, justice, immigration and loving our neighbor.
Bio:
Gena Thomas is a writer, a faith wrestler, a wife, and a mom. She and her husband, Andrew, have been married for 12 years and they have two elementary-aged children. Gena works as a program coordinator for World Relief. She has been featured on NPR's Morning Edition, in USA Today and Christianity Today among other publications. She published her first book, A Smoldering Wick: Igniting Missions Work with Sustainable Practices in 2016 which merges international development practices with short-term missions. Published in 2019, Gena's second book, Separated by the Border: A Birth Mother, a Foster Mother, and a Migrant Child's 3,000-Mile Journey unpacks the story of reuniting her Honduran foster daughter with her family after separation at the US border. Alisa & The Coronavirus is Gena's first children's book, self-published in April 2020. She is working on an upcoming book about God's abundance.
Purchase Gena's Books:
Separated by the Border: A Birth Mother, a Foster Mother, and a Migrant Child's 3,000-Mile Journey (2019) https://amzn.to/2UYKvij
A Smoldering Wick: Igniting Missions Work with Sustainable Practices (2016) https://amzn.to/2Y1WJrA
Books Recommended by Gena
Soon-Chan Rah, Prophetic Lament: A Call for Justice in Troubled Times https://amzn.to/3jsv8rO
Brueggemann, Journey to the Common Good https://amzn.to/3Dy5Oc8
Connect with Gena: www.genathomas.com
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com or preorder: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture: (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.
Please tell your friends about the Deep Dive Spirituality Videocast. It's also available on Spotify, Podbean, and iTunes as a podcast.
Aaron Perry from Wesley Seminary takes us on a deep dive into pastoral care and leadership in the local church.
Purchase his latest book Kairos Care: A Process for Pastoral Counseling in the Office and in Everyday Encounters (Abingdon) https://amzn.to/2XOyJYS
Bio: Aaron is Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Leadership at Wesley Seminary. Aaron holds a PhD in Organizational Leadership from Regent University and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Asbury Seminary. He is the author of "Kairos Care: A Process for Pastoral Counseling in the Office and in Everyday Encounters" (Abingdon). Aaron and his wife, Heather, have four children and are active in their local church.
Books by Aaron:
Kairos Care: A Process for Pastoral Counseling in the Office and in Everyday Encounters (Abingdon) https://amzn.to/2XOyJYS
Leadership Philosophy in the Fiction of C.S. Lewis (Christian Faith Perspectives in Leadership and Business) https://amzn.to/2WhBUYV
Biblical Theology for Ethical Leadership: Leaders from Beginning to End (Christian Faith Perspectives in Leadership and Business) https://amzn.to/3jf6KKk
Books Recommend by Aaron:
Augustine, Confessions https://amzn.to/3guv8Ws
C.S. Lewis https://amzn.to/2WprLcA
Connect with Aaron:
Wesley Seminary: https://www.indwes.edu/academics/faculty/aaron-perry
Wesley Seminary Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wesley-seminary-podcast/id1286343947
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com or preorder: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture: (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.
Please tell your friends about the Deep Dive Spirituality Videocast. It's also available on Spotify, Podbean, and iTunes as a podcast.
In this episode, Lisa Colón Delay discusses her outstanding book The Wild Land Within: Cultivating Wholeness Through Spiritual Practice (Broadleaf Books, 2021). We do a deep dive into spiritual formation including common blocks/obstacles. Lisa also discusses some tools and habits that will allow you to grow even deeper in grace.
Buy Lisa's Book: The Wild Land Within https://amzn.to/3meOnXI
Lisa's Bio:
Lisa Colón Delay is a teacher, spiritual director, and host of Spark My Muse, a top-rated religion and spirituality podcast. Originally from Puerto Rico, DeLay has an MA in spiritual formation and has taught in many settings, from graduate schools to workshops. Her work has appeared in several anthologies and in dozens of places in print and online, and she offers spiritual companioning and retreats. DeLay lives with her family outside Philadelphia.
Connect with Lisa:
www.lisadelay.com
www.patreon.com/sparkmymuse
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LisaDelay
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisacolondelay/?hl=en
Books recommended by Lisa:
Henri Nouwen Inner Voice of Love https://amzn.to/3k5ttaM
Thomas Merton New Seeds of Contemplation https://amzn.to/3sxT0xm
James Cone The Cross and the Lynching Tree https://amzn.to/3sCJNnz
Howard Thurman With Head and Heart https://amzn.to/3iRKd68
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com or preorder: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture: (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases. Please tell your friends about the Deep Dive Spirituality Videocast. It's also available on Spotify, Podbean, and iTunes as a podcast.
Mark Scandrette discusses his new book The Ninefold Path of Jesus. We take a deep dive into spiritual transformation through intentional practices, journaling, and community. If you love mission, spiritual formation, and kingdom ministry, you'll enjoy this conversation!
Buy the The Ninefold Path of Jesus: Hidden Wisdom of the Beatitudes (IVP, 2021): https://amzn.to/3jCC9FD
Bio: Mark Scandrette is an internationally recognized expert in practical Christian spirituality. He is the founding director of ReIMAGINE: A Center for Integral Christian Practice, where he leads an annual series of retreats, workshops and projects designed to help participants apply spiritual wisdom to everyday life. His multidisciplinary studies in applied psychology, family health and theology have shaped his approach to learning and transformation. He also teaches in the D.Min. program at Fuller Theological Seminary. He and his family live in San Francisco.
Other resources by Mark:
Practicing the Way of Jesus: Life Together in the Kingdom of Love, https://amzn.to/3AjI6hg
Free: Spending Your Time and Money on What Matters Most https://amzn.to/2VCImcp
Belonging and Becoming: Creating a Thriving Family Culture (w/ Lisa Scandrette) https://amzn.to/3fFhhfw
Soul Graffiti: Making a Life in the Way of Jesus https://amzn.to/3CpykvZ
Books Recommended by Mark:
Dallas Willard, The Spirit of the Disciplines https://amzn.to/3fJHREe
------- The Divine Conspiracy https://amzn.to/37qMPkL
James Clear, Atomic Habits https://amzn.to/3xwFoD6
Bell Hooks, Teaching to Transgress: Education as the Practice of Freedom https://amzn.to/2X7MVfm
Ken Wilbur No Boundary: Eastern and Western Approaches to Personal Growth https://amzn.to/3jEIrVg
Dan Siegel https://amzn.to/3yya3S7
Connecting with Mark:
http://www.markscandrette.com/
http://www.reimagine.org/
Twitter: @markscandrette
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com or preorder: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture: (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.
In this week’s episode, Dr. Beth Allison Barr discusses her best selling book The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How The Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth
Purchase it here: https://amzn.to/3zR4mPl
Bio:
BETH ALLISON BARR (PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) is associate professor of history and associate dean of the Graduate School at Baylor University. Her academic specialties include European women, medieval and early modern England, and church history. She has previously served as president of the Texas Medieval Association and the Conference on Faith and History. She is a pastor’s wife and mother of two and lives in Waco, Texas.
Books by Beth
Beth Allison Barr The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How The Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth https://amzn.to/3zR4mPl
Faith and History: A Devotional (co-editor with Christopher Gerhz) https://amzn.to/3xdI4Wq
The Pastoral Care of Women in Late Medieval England https://amzn.to/3BZEAdx
The Acts of the Apostles: Four Centuries of Baptist Interpretation (co-editor) https://amzn.to/3laHExz
Books Recommended by Beth:
Dorothy Sayer Gaudy Night https://amzn.to/3j3AkB3
Elizabeth Gaskell North and South https://amzn.to/3lfVcaT
Wilkie Collins https://amzn.to/3lfi4Hy
Connecting with Beth:
https://bethallisonbarr.com/
Twitter: @bethallisonbarr
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com or preorder: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture:
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.
Please tell your friends about the Deep Dive Spirituality Videocast. It's also available on Spotify, Podbean, and iTunes as a podcast.
Dr. Ashley Hales shares from her deep knowledge of Scripture, culture, and spiritual formation as we discuss her new book A Spacious Life: Trading Hustle and Hurry for the Goodness of Limits (Releases Sept 14, 2021 via IVP)
Bio:
Ashley Hales holds a PhD in English from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. She’s a writer, speaker, and hosts The Finding Holy Podcast. Ashley’s married to a pastor and the mother to 4. Her writing has been featured in such places as The Gospel Coalition, Books & Culture, and Christianity Today and she loves speaking around the US. She is the author of Finding Holy in the Suburbs and A Spacious Life (Releasing on Sept 14 2021). Connect with Ashley at aahales.com or on Instagram and Twitter at @aahales.
Buy Ashley’s books: A Spacious Life: Trading Hustle and Hurry for the Goodness of Limits https://amzn.to/37jaofz
Finding Holy in the Suburbs https://amzn.to/3iXvh56
Connecting with Ashley:
Website: aahales.com
The Finding Holy Podcast: https://aahales.com/podcast
Twitter @aahales
IG: https://www.instagram.com/aahales/?hl=en
Books Recommended by Ashley:
Nouwen Return of the Prodigal Son https://amzn.to/3zEpM20
Garber Visions of Vocation: Common Grace for the Common Good https://amzn.to/2VjLVnC
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com or preorder: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture:
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.
Please tell your friends about the Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations Podcast. It's also available on YouTube, Spotify, Podbean, and iTunes.
Kat Armas shares from her deep knowledge of Scripture and culture as we discuss her new book Abuelita Faith: What Women on the Margins Teach Us about Wisdom, Persistence, and Strength (Releases Aug 10, 2021)
Bio:
Kat Armas (M.Div and MAT, Fuller Theological Seminary), a Cuban-American writer and speaker, hosts The Protagonistas podcast, where she highlights the stories of everyday women of color, including writers, pastors, church leaders, and theologians. She has written for Christianity Today, Sojourners, Relevant, Christians for Biblical Equality, Fuller Youth Institute, Fathom Magazine, and Missio Alliance. Armas also works on the “Living A Better Story” project at Fuller Youth Institute and speaks regularly at conferences on race and justice.
Buy Kat’s new book Abuelita Faith: What Women on the Margins Teach Us about Wisdom, Persistence, and Strength https://amzn.to/3ipf5tk
Connecting with Kat:
Website: Katarmas.com
The Protagonists Podcast: https://katarmas.com/theprotagonistaspodcast
Twitter @kat_armas
IG: https://www.instagram.com/kat_armas/?hl=en
Books Recommended by Kat:
Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants https://amzn.to/3Bk0V5i
Barbara Taylor Brown Preaching Life https://amzn.to/3iDjEAj
Ada Maria Isasi-Diza Mujerista Theology https://amzn.to/3zomMa0
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com or preorder: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture:
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.
Please tell your friends about the Deep Dive Spirituality Videocast. It's also available on Spotify, Podbean, and iTunes as a podcast.
AJ Sherrill shares from the deep knowledge and wisdom of his latest book Being with God: The Absurdity, Necessity, and Neurology of Contemplative Prayer (Releases Oct 19)
Bio: AJ Sherrill (DMin, Fuller Theological Seminary) has more than twenty years of experience as a pastor from the beaches of S. California to the streets of NYC. He presently serves as the Lead Pastor of Saint Peters Church and is in process of Anglican ordination. He is an adjunct professor at Fuller Theological Seminary, where he teaches popular courses on preaching and the Enneagram.
Buy his new book Being with God: The Absurdity, Necessity, and Neurology of Contemplative Prayer (Releases Oct 19) https://amzn.to/3ADPJ3e
Listen to our interview about the enneagram in Episode 27: https://deepdivespirituality.podbean.com/e/episode-27-dr-aj-sherrill-on-the-enneagram-and-spiritual-formation/
Connecting with AJ:
Twitter @ajsherrill
IG: https://www.instagram.com/aj_sherrill/?hl=en
Check out AJ’s other books:
The Enneagram for Spiritual Formation: How Knowing Ourselves Can Make Us More Like Jesus (with Chuck Degroat) https://amzn.to/3j7qSeW
Expansive: Stretching Beyond Superficial Christianity https://amzn.to/3cxbB4F
Quiet: Hearing God Amidst The Noise https://amzn.to/2S3JOiB
Being with God: The Absurdity, Necessity, and Neurology of Contemplative Prayer (Releases Oct 19) https://amzn.to/3ADPJ3e
Books Recommended by AJ:
Free Article by Nouwen “Moving From Solitude to Community to Ministry” https://entermission.typepad.com/my_weblog/files/moving_from_solitude_to_community_to_ministry_henri_nouwen.pdf
Teresa of Avilla Interior Castle https://amzn.to/2UC0lyS
Scazzero Emotionally Healthy Discipleship https://amzn.to/3hsOwnv
Eldridge Get Your Life Back: Every Day Practices for a World Gone Mad https://amzn.to/3wFePLX
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com or preorder: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture: (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.
Please tell your friends about the Deep Dive Spirituality podcast.
In this week's episode, Markus Watson takes you on a deep dive into the a painful Dark Night of the Soul experience as a pastor and we talk about mission in the local church.
Markus Watson is the host of the Spiritual Life and Leadership podcast (the official podcast for Fuller Seminary's Church Leadership Institute) and the author of Beyond Thingification: Helping Your Church Engage in God's Mission. A pastor for nearly twenty years, Markus now serves as the Interim Pastor at Westmorland Community Presbyterian Church in the rural Southern California town of Westmorland. Markus lives in San Diego with his wife, Robin, and his three kids, Micah, Macy, and Drew.
Buy Markus’ book: Beyond Thingification: Helping Your Church Engage in God's Mission https://amzn.to/3A5oRc5
Connect with Markus Watson:
https://www.markuswatson.com/
Depree.org/church
Spiritual Life and Leadership Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spiritual-life-and-leadership/id1435252632
Books Recommend by Markus
Scazzero Emotionally Healthy Spirituality https://amzn.to/36eqarj
Nouwen, Life of the Beloved https://amzn.to/3yuLO6V
—— Return of the Prodigal https://amzn.to/3xjuAZL
Manning Abba’s Child https://amzn.to/3hAFLXE
Brenner, Surrender to Love: Discovering the Heart of Christian Spirituality https://amzn.to/3hDTmgB
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com or preorder: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture:
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
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In this episode, internationally acclaimed author, transformational speaker, and Emotional Eating Expert Tricia Nelson shares her wisdom and expertise on understanding addictive personalities and overcoming the inner pain that fuels them.
Buy Tricia's book: Heal Your Hunger: 7 Simple Steps to End Emotional Eating Now https://amzn.to/3xqdHfE
Connect with Tricia Nelson:
Website: https://www.healyourhunger.com/are-you-an-emotional-eater-or-food-addict/
Twitter: @triciagnelson
Instagram: @tricianelson_
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com
or preorder: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture: (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
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Callie and Roz Picardo share rich insights on financial stewardship from their new book: Money Talks: A Biblical Take on Earning, Saving, Spending, and Giving.
Buy Money Talks. https://amzn.to/3gxODy0
Connect with the Picardo's: www.rosariopicardo.com
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com or preorder: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture:
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.
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Dr. Tod Bolsinger talks about navigating uncertainty and change using the principles of adaptive leadership taught in his books Canoeing the Mountains and Tempered Resilience: How Leaders are Formed in the Crucible of Change.
Bio:
Tod Bolsinger (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is a speaker, executive coach, former pastor, and author who serves as associate professor of leadership formation and senior fellow for the De Pree Center for Leadership at Fuller Seminary. He is the author of Tempered Resilience and Canoeing the Mountains, which was named Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year in Pastoral Leadership, as well as the Christianity Today Award of Merit recipient It Takes a Church to Raise a Christian.
A frequent speaker and consultant, he serves as an executive coach for corporate, nonprofit, educational, and church organizations in transformational leadership. For seventeen years, he was the senior pastor of San Clemente Presbyterian Church in San Clemente, California, after serving for ten years at First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood. Tod and his wife, Beth, have two children.
Books by Tod:
Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory https://amzn.to/2T8Wf0u
Tempered Resilience: How Leaders are Formed in the Crucible of Change https://amzn.to/2TIeVV1
It Takes a Church to Raise a Christian https://amzn.to/3wa2orI
Books Recommended by Tod:
Ronald Heifetz The Practice of Adaptive Leadership: Tools and Tactics for Changing Your Organization and the World https://amzn.to/3pDv5Ly
Edwin Friedman Failure of Nerve https://amzn.to/2TK6oAW
Jonathan Sacks Lessons in Leadership. Weekly Reading of the Jewish Bible https://amzn.to/3v6A48C
Connect with Tod Bollinger:
Text “Change” to 66866 for information on Tod's coaching
Twitter: @todbol
De Pree Center at Fuller Seminary: Church Leadership Institute https://depree.org/church/
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com or preorder: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture:
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.
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Did the Exodus from Egypt Really happen? Dr. Mark Janzen (Ph.D.) takes us on a deep dive into the historical reliability of the Exodus from Egypt. Mark is the editor of Five Views on the Exodus: Historicity, Chronology, and Theological Implications (Zondervan).
Dr. Mark Janzen is an assistant professor of history at Louisiana College and deputy director of the Karnak Great Hypostyle Hall Project. His research interests include Egyptian history and culture, Egyptian epigraphy, the historicity of the Exodus, and the intersection of archaeology and biblical studies. He is the editor of Five Views of the Exodus and a co-host for OnScript - the Biblical World.
Buy the Book: Five Views on the Exodus: Historicity, Chronology, and Theological Implications (Zondervan) https://amzn.to/3yZvqw2
Dr. Janzen's Recommendations:
C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity https://amzn.to/3wOs9hg
Sire, Universe Next Door https://amzn.to/3uL6uVP
Books by William Craig Lane https://amzn.to/3wRWzzi
IVP Atlas of the Bible https://amzn.to/2SVKSJj
Kenneth Kitchen, On the Reliability of the Bible https://amzn.to/3cym01h
Connect with Mark Janzen
https://www.memphis.edu/hypostyle/
Podcast https://onscript.study/about-matt-and-matt/biblical-world-hosts/
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture: (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.
exodus #biblehistory #archaeologyofexodus
In this episode Dr. John Oswalt (Distinguished Visiting Professor of Old Testament at Asbury Seminary) talks about how to understand and live out the biblical promise of holiness of heart and life. Dr. Oswalt personally mentored me from 1993-96.
Select Books by Dr. John Oswalt
Called to Be Holy: A Biblical Perspective https://amzn.to/3hQBelB
The Bible Among the Myths: Unique Revelation or Just Ancient Literature https://amzn.to/2REh1F0
Here is his esteemed commentary on the book of Isaiah:
The Book of Isaiah (Chapters 1–39) https://amzn.to/3wv4QsM
The Book of Isaiah (Chapters 40-66) https://amzn.to/3ueToQs
Books that Helped Shape John Oswalt Spiritually:
John of the Cross, Dark Night of the Soul https://amzn.to/3utQgAx
Elliot Shadow of the Almighty https://amzn.to/2Styz6t
Hudson Taylor's Spiritual Secret https://amzn.to/3fia7y0
O'Kempis Imitation of Christ https://amzn.to/2T9b6Ic
Oswald Chambers My Utmost for His Highest https://amzn.to/3oPVzJl
Books by Dr. Russell
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/oneboo...
Pre-order: Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
or sign up for information: centeringprayerbook.com
Social Media and Info on Coaching:
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Life and Business Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
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holiness #entiresanctification #oldtestament
In this week's episode, Rich Lewis takes you on a deep dive into the practice of centering prayer and how sitting with God in silence can help you to grow even deeper.
Read Rich's Book:
Sitting with God: A Journey to Your True Self Through Centering Prayer https://amzn.to/3fvjUzM
Connecting with Rich: www.silencesteaching.com
Twitter: @richlewis01
Instagram: @rich_lewis3
Books Recommended by Rich:
Bourgeault Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening https://amzn.to/3dVGwHC
Frenette, The Path of Centering Prayer: Deepening Your Experience of God https://amzn.to/3fupe6y
Keating, Open Mind, Open Heart https://amzn.to/33XJSXf
Laird Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation https://amzn.to/3hEwcZm
Books by Dr. Russell
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Pre-order: Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
or sign up for information: centeringprayerbook.com
Connecting with Brian:
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Life and Business Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Bio: Rich Lewis is an author, speaker and coach who focuses on centering prayer as a means of inner transformation. He teaches centering prayer in both his local and virtual community and offers one-on-one coaching. Rich’s newest book is titled, Sitting with God: A Journey To Your True Self Through Centering Prayer. He publishes a weekly meditation, book reviews, and interviews on his site, Silence Teaches. He has published articles for a number of organizations, including Contemplative Light, Abbey of the Arts, Contemplative Outreach, EerdWord, In Search of a New Eden, the Ordinary Mystic at Patheos, and the Contemplative Writer. Rich has been a daily practitioner of centering prayer since June 1, 2014. Centering prayer has been so life-giving and life-changing that he feels compelled to share his journey with others who wish to learn more. Rich resides with his family in Ambler, Pennsylvania. Learn more about him at www.SilenceTeaches.com.
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In this episode, Brian interviews Frank Viola about his Scribe writing conference as well as the inspiration and lessons of his best selling and favorite books. Frank then invites Brian to share about his writing.
Selected Book’s by Frank (https://amzn.to/3kZKuBH):
Insurgence: Reclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom https://amzn.to/3nUClAp
From Eternity to Here: Rediscovering the Ageless Purpose of God https://amzn.to/2HvTiS6
Jesus Manifesto: Restoring the Supremacy and Sovereignty of Jesus (w/ Leonard Sweet) https://amzn.to/3m6DcxA
God's Favorite Place on Earth https://amzn.to/3fafVs6
Revise Us Again: Living from a Renewed Christian Script https://amzn.to/3uBMcPo
Regrace: What the Shocking Beliefs of the Great Christians Can Teach Us Today https://amzn.to/3ewydol
Brian's Book's
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3fxatPU
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Forthcoming: Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/3ewyx6x
or www.centeringprayerbook.com
Connect with Frank
frankviola.org
Connect with Brian:
brianrussell.org
drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
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In this week’s episode, Mandy Smith shares insights about spiritual formation, a theology of Childlikeness, and renewal from her new book Unfettered: Imagining a Child Like Faith Beyond the Baggage of Western Culture
Bio: Originally from Australia, Mandy Smith is a pastor, author and speaker. Mandy loves the opportunity to engage Christian thinkers and leaders through her speaking and writing, presenting and teaching at conferences, retreats and seminaries across the US and Australia. She is a regular contributor to Christianity Today and Missio Alliance and the author of The Vulnerable Pastor: How Human Limitations Empower Our Ministry (IVP). Her next book, Unfettered: Imagining a Childlike Faith Beyond the Baggage of Western Culture (Brazos), will release in May, 2021. Mandy and her husband, a New Testament professor, live with their family in a little house where the teapot is always warm.
Connect with Mandy Smith
https://thewayistheway.org/
Twitter: @uccmandy
Mandy's Books:
Unfettered: Imagining a Child Like Faith Beyond the Baggage of Western Culture https://amzn.to/3cHvSVm
The Vulnerable Pastor: How Human Limitations Empower Our Ministry https://amzn.to/3r3GqmQ
Books Recommended by Mandy:
C.S. Lewis Til We Have Faces: A Myth Retold https://amzn.to/30YzcWN
Esther Lightcap Meek A Little Manual for Knowing https://amzn.to/2P9XcU8
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture: (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.
In this week's episode, Dr. Winfield Bevins and Dr. Mark Dunwoody discuss key insights from their new book Healthy Rhythms for Leaders: Cultivating Soul Care in Uncertain Times.
Buy Mark and Winfield’s new Book:
Healthy Rhythms for Leaders: Cultivating Soul Care in Uncertain Times https://amzn.to/3t0QQor
Missional Formation Resources and Coaching:
https://missionalformationcoaching.com/
Other Resources by Winfield Bevins:
A Field Guide to Daily Prayer https://my.seedbed.com/product/field-guide-for-daily-prayer/
Simply Anglican: An Ancient Faith for Today's World https://amzn.to/39PyIIl
Marks of a Movement: What the Church Today Can Learn From the Wesleyan Revival https://amzn.to/3oA3kSd
Ever Ancient, Ever New: The Allure of Liturgy for a New Generation https://amzn.to/2IvV1Yg
Church-Planting Revolution: A Guidebook for Explorers, Planters, and Their Teams https://amzn.to/39R5CIn
Connect with Winfield Bevins:
www.winfieldbevins.com
Twitter: @winfieldbevins
Instagram: @winfield.bevins
Connect with Mark Dunwoody:
https://missionalformationcoaching.com/
Twitter: @markdunwoody1
Instagram: @markdunwoody
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com or pre-order: https://amzn.to/3eyiLXu
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture:
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Dr. Winfield Bevins is a “liturgical missiologist” whose passion is to help others connect to the roots of the Christian faith for discipleship and mission. He currently serves as the Director of Church Planting at Asbury Theological Seminary. He frequently speaks at conferences on a variety of topics and as both an adjunct professor and guest lecturer at various seminaries and universities in the United States and England. He has a Doctor of Ministry from Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest and is pursuing a PhD at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland.
Dr. Mark Dunwoody has more than three decades of international experience as an entrepreneur and consultant to non-profits and faith communities. Originally from Belfast, Ireland, Mark has lived in five countries and is well known, internationally, in the missional conversation as a writer, trainer, speaker, strategist and coach.
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In this episode, Brian shares about why our souls need silence and how centering prayers functions as his “go to” practice for silence and solitude.
Bio: Brian Russell (Ph.D.) is a Professor of Biblical Studies and founder of Deep Dive Spirituality. Deep Dive Spirituality serves pastors and spiritual leaders through Dr. Russell’s ministries of preaching, teaching, and coaching.
Sign up for information about his Fall 2021 book– Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life at www.centeringprayerbook.com
Check out these episodes for more on Centering Prayer:
Episode 8 What is Deep Dive Spirituality? https://youtu.be/wS606FJ6IJ4
Episode 13 Centering Prayer, Healing & Spiritual Formation https://youtu.be/9jg9YysS2aM
Episode 46 Fr. Murchadh Ó Madagáin on Centering Prayer: Is it Christian? https://youtu.be/O-W99AxYdZw
Books by Dr. Russell
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Pre-order: Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
Books Recommended by Brian on Centering Prayer
Bourgeault Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening https://amzn.to/3dVGwHC
Keating, Intimacy with God: An Introduction to Centering Prayer https://amzn.to/2AfhkNT
Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation https://amzn.to/2BUNaji
Madagain, Centering Prayer and the Healing of the Unconscious https://amzn.to/2UzZqwa
Social Media and Info on Coaching:
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Life and Business Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
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In episode, Dr. Brian Taylor, lead pastor of Every Nation, takes us on deep dive into church planting and leading a multi-ethnic black led church.
Bio:
Brian Taylor began working in full-time ministry in 2002, serving as a campus director for Every Nation Campus Ministries on several campuses in Nashville, TN including: Vanderbilt, Tennessee State, and Fisk University. In 2007 Brian and his family moved to Orlando, FL to serve alongside Pastor Tim Johnson in starting Orlando World Outreach Center. After six years in Orlando, with two children and one on the way, Brian and his wife Chavonne moved to Cincinnati to launch Bethel Cincinnati Church as lead pastors.
In addition to his work in leading Bethel Cincinnati’s multiethnic congregation, Brian also serves as chaplain for the University of Cincinnati football team, and serves on the leadership team for The Mosaix Network. He holds Doctorate of Ministry degree at Asbury Theological Seminary. Chavonne works alongside Brian as he pastors and leads the church. They have three beautiful children.
Book’s Recommended by Brian Taylor:
Roy Hession Calvary Road https://amzn.to/3dArisx
Steve Mansfield Then the Darkness Fled: The Liberating Wisdom of Booker T. Washington https://amzn.to/3uoKPD5
Connecting with Brian Taylor:
Twitter: @brianldottaylor
Instagram: @everynationcincy
https://everynationcincinnati.org/
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture:
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.
Please tell your friends about the Deep Dive Spirituality Videocast. It's also available on Spotify, Podbean, and iTunes as a podcast.
Bob Tuttle
Dr. Robert "Bob" Tuttle reflects on life in the Holy Spirit. He shares from Scripture and his rich personal experiences to help us understand the promise and potential of a Spirit-filled life.
Dr. Robert Tuttle was also a guest on Episode 7 https://youtu.be/Bfqi--7fPh8 and Episode 30 https://youtu.be/xyfqNbLE87Y
Books by Bob:
Sanctity without the Starch: A Layperson’s Guide to a Wesleyan Theology of Grace https://amzn.to/3dNbkLB
The Story of Evangelism, A History of the Witness of the Gospel (Abingdon Press, 2006). https://amzn.to/2LuQMKc
Shortening the Leap, From Honest Doubt to Enduring Faith (Bristol House) https://amzn.to/3bwTlWL
In Our Time, the Life and Ministry of E. Stanley Jones” (ESJ Foundation). https://amzn.to/360zIFF
Bob also recommends the following writings for those interested in taking the next step in learning more about the Holy Spirit:
Cantalamessa, Come Creator Spirit https://amzn.to/2OtUtFm
Gordon Fee, Paul, the Spirit, and the People of God https://amzn.to/2PuMBUE
Craig Keener, Gift and Giver https://amzn.to/3cUbB0q
Clark Pinnock, The Flame of Love https://amzn.to/3rPzWsh
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture:
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.
Please tell your friends about the Deep Dive Spirituality Videocast. It's also available on Spotify, Podbean, and iTunes as a podcast.
In this episode, Dr. Peter Rollins talks about the role of uncertainty, doubt, and contradiction in theology and life. He also reflects deeply on the death of God in Jesus Christ as the ultimate contradiction and the meaning of resurrection for understanding salvation. This is the conversation you've been waiting for as we do a deep dive into post-modern thinking about theology, psychoanalysis, and modern faith.
Bio: Peter Rollins is an author, philosopher, storyteller, producer and public speaker who has authored numerous books, including Insurrection, The Idolatry of God, and The Divine Magician.
Peter gained his higher education from Queens University, Belfast where he earned degrees (with distinction) in Scholastic Philosophy (BA Hons), Political Theory and Social Criticism (MA) and Post-Structural thought (PhD). He was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, currently lives in Los Angeles and will die somewhere as yet not known.
Books by Peter:
The Divine Magician https://amzn.to/39vuft8
The Orthodox Heretic and Other Impossible Tales https://amzn.to/3u8tnCC
Insurrection: To Believe Is Human, To Doubt Divine https://amzn.to/3wcNCRD
The Idolatry of God: Breaking Our Addition to Certainty and Satisfaction https://amzn.to/3mdogi0
Fidelity of Betrayal: Towards a Church Beyond Belief https://amzn.to/39pbtUb
How (not) To Speak of God https://amzn.to/3cAVZib
Books Recommended by Peter:
McGowan Enjoying What You don’t Have https://amzn.to/39pNwfO
Zizek, Sex and the Failed Absolute https://amzn.to/3u1ebXY
Hegel Phenomenology of Spirit https://amzn.to/3udKwLv
Connect with Peter:
Podcast: The Fundamentalists
https://peterrollins.com/
https://www.patreon.com/peterrollins/posts
Instagram: @peter_rollins
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture: (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases. #uncertainty #doubt #philosophy
In this week's episode, Brian is a guest conversation partner with Frank Viola on his Insurgence podcast. Frank and Brian talk about the meaning of the Parable of the Sower within Mark's Gospel and reflect on its implications for missional living today.
Brian will serve as Frank's conversation partner of his series on references to the Kingdom in the Gospels over much of 2021. Check out Frank's podcast at https://theinsurgence.org/podcast/
FRANK VIOLA is a bestselling author, A-list blogger, and popular conference speaker. Viola has written over 12 books released by major Christian publishers (Thomas Nelson, Tyndale, David C. Cook, Baker, etc.). 8 of them have been bestsellers. His ministry is known as “The Deeper Journey.”
Viola’s mission is to help serious followers of Jesus know their Lord more deeply so they can experience real transformation and make a lasting impact.
Selected Books by Frank (https://amzn.to/3kZKuBH):
Insurgence: Reclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom https://amzn.to/3nUClAp
From Eternity to Here: Rediscovering the Ageless Purpose of God https://amzn.to/2HvTiS6
Jesus Manifesto: Restoring the Supremacy and Sovereignty of Jesus (w/ Leonard Sweet) https://amzn.to/3m6DcxA
Pagan Christianity?: Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices (w/ George Barna) https://amzn.to/2IZixgC
Reimagining Church: Pursuing the Dream of Organic Christianity https://amzn.to/2IWB4tX
Where can listeners find you online?
frankviola.org
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture:
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.
In this week’s episode, Eric Huffman shares his compelling journey from skeptical pastor to a missional apologist non-religious people. We talk about his latest book Scripture and the Skeptic.
Bio: Eric Huffman is Lead Pastor of The Story Church (est. 2015), author of two books - Scripture and the Skeptic (Abingdon Press, 2021) and 40 Days of Doubt: Devotions for the Skeptic (Abingdon Press, 2018) - and host of Maybe God Podcast, where he tackles the toughest questions non-religious people are asking about Christianity.
Eric and his wife and co-pastor, Geovanna, share a passion to lead new generations of educated and non-religious skeptics to honestly consider the life-altering love of God in Jesus Christ. They live near downtown Houston with their two children, Zaira and Koen.
Books by Eric:
Scripture and the Skeptic https://amzn.to/2OHeSXu
40 Days of Doubt: Devotions for the Skeptic https://amzn.to/3vvHX93
Connecting with Eric:
https://www.erichuffman.org/
Twitter: @ericthestory
Maybe God Podcast https://maybegodpod.com/
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture:
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.
In this week's episode, Rev. Tara Beth Leach discusses the missional vision of her latest book Radiant Church. We also talk about leadership, women in ministry, and the holiness message for the 21st century.
Tara Beth Leach is a pastor, preacher of the Word, and a writer. She speaks widely at conferences, retreats, and universities across America on Women in Ministry, Church Leadership, and the call to be a Radiant Witness. She is a pastor at Christ Church of Oak Brook in the western suburbs of Chicago. She previously served as senior pastor of First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena (“PazNaz”) in Southern California. She is a graduate of Olivet Nazarene University and Northern Theological Seminary. She is the author of Emboldened, Radiant Church, and Forty Days on Being a Six. She has two beautiful and rambunctious sons, and has been married to the love of her life, Jeff, since 2006.
Books Written by Tara Beth Leach:
Radiant Church: Restoring the Credibility of our Witness https://amzn.to/2OiDk11
Emboldened: A Vision for Empowering Women in Ministry https://amzn.to/3ry8eRA
Forty Days on Being a Six (Enneagram Daily Reflections) https://amzn.to/2Ok5hWr
Books Recommended by Tara Beth Leach:
Greg Boyd God at War: the Bible and Spiritual Conflict https://amzn.to/3eo9WBf
Gordon Fee, 1 Corinthians https://amzn.to/3rwSRZv
Scott McKnight The Blue Parakeet: Rethinking How You Read the Bible https://amzn.to/3bAYHDX
—— Kingdom Conspiracy https://amzn.to/3eBDCev
Gail O’Day John https://amzn.to/3bxEu1A
Christopher Wright Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible’s Grand Narrative https://amzn.to/3bysVr7
Connecting with Tara:
www.tarabethleach.com
Twitter: @TaraBeth82
Instagram: @TaraBeth82
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture:
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.
In this week’s episode, Tiffany Bluhm discusses her powerful new book – Prey Tell: why We Silence Women who tell the truth and how everyone can Speak up. We focus on the challenges of abuse within the church and how to thrive and serve together in a culture of truth, honesty and justice.
Buy: Prey Tell: why We Silence Women who tell the truth and how everyone can Speak up https://amzn.to/3e9lAA1
Bio: Tiffany Bluhm is the author of Prey Tell, She Dreams and Never Alone and their companion Bible studies. She is cohost of the podcast Why Tho and speaks at conferences and events around the world. Her work has been featured in World Vision magazine and on the YouVersion Bible app, the Hallmark Channel, and the Jenny McCarthy Show. She leads an engaged audience of 50,000 followers online and is committed to encouraging people of faith to live with conviction, substance, and grace. As a minority, immigrant woman with an interracial family, Bluhm is passionate about inviting all to the table of faith, equality, justice, and dignity. She lives in the Pacific Northwest.
Books Recommended by Tiffany:
Henry Cloud, Changes That Heal: Four Practical Steps to a Happier, Healthier You https://amzn.to/3e44svu
Isabel Wilkerson, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents https://amzn.to/3e6C7EC
Connect with Tiffany:
www.tiffanybluhm.com
www.instagram.com/tiffanybluhm
Twitter: @tiffanybluhm
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture: (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.
In this episode, Dr. Mark Dunwoody discusses the critical role that Missional Formation Coaching plays in the lives of church planters, spiritual leaders, and pastors.
Dr. Mark Dunwoody has more than three decades of international experience as an entrepreneur and consultant to non-profits and faith communities. Originally from Belfast, Ireland, Mark has lived in five countries and is well known, internationally, in the missional conversation as a writer, trainer, speaker, strategist and coach.
Link to Mark’s new Book:
Healthy Rhythms for Leaders
Connect with Mark Dunwoody:
https://missionalformationcoaching.com/
Twitter: @markdunwoody1
Instagram: @markdunwoody
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture:
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.
In this episode, Fr. Murchadh Ó Madagáin, author of Centering Prayer and the Healing of the Unconscious takes us on a deep dive into the practice of centering prayer. Specifically he addresses a question that often comes his way, "Is centering prayer a truly Christian practice?" The answer is "Yes." Listen in and discover a rich prayer practice that has deep roots in the church and one that can help you grow deeper into the grace and love of God.
Pre-order Brian's Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your LIfe https://amzn.to/32NoCCU
Books by Murchadh Ó Madagáin
Centering Prayer and Healing of the Unconscious https://amzn.to/3tQoI9i
By the Word of Their Testimony: The Journey of a Priest https://amzn.to/3dbCA7U
Books recommended by Fr. Murchadh
Keating, Invitation to Love: The Way of Christian Contemplation https://amzn.to/3ptQnt5
Mother Teresa, Come Be My Light https://amzn.to/2ZnVUXN
Watkins, The Warning: Testimonies and Prophecies of the Illumination of Conscience https://amzn.to/3aqyp6G
Connecting with Fr. Murchadh Ó Madagáin
frmurchadh.blogspot.com
Also, all masses are live-streamed, if anyone wants to join us online, or hear homilies live/recorded: www.facebook.com/stvincentftmyers.org
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture:
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.
Dr. A. J. Swoboda talks about his latest book, After Doubt: How to Question Your Faith Without Losing It. He offers substantive theological and pastoral reflection on doubt, uncertainty, and the deep resources of the Christian faith to guide faithful sojourners through seasons of deconstruction.
A. J. Swoboda (PhD, University of Birmingham) is assistant professor of Bible, theology, and world Christianity at Bushnell University. He also leads a Doctor of Ministry program around the Holy Spirit and leadership at Fuller Theological Seminary. He is the author of a number of books, including the award-winning Subversive Sabbath.
Buy After Doubt: How to Question Your Faith Without Losing It https://amzn.to/2YXPr5x
Connect with Dr. A.J. Swoboda
Web: https://www.ajswobodawrites.com/
Twitter: @mrajswoboda
Others Books by A.J.
Subversive Sabbath: The Surprising Power of Rest in a Nonstop World https://amzn.to/3tHBJC3
Messy: God Likes It That Way https://amzn.to/3tEsUsp
The Dusty Ones: Why Wandering Deepens Your Faith https://amzn.to/3rAxkil
A Glorious Dark: Finding Hope in the Tension between Belief and Experience https://amzn.to/3rxxF5i
Introducing Evangelical Ecotheology: Foundations in Scripture, Theology, History, and Praxis (co-authored) https://amzn.to/3jxFULL
Book Recommendations by A. J. Swoboda
Don Carson The God Who Is There: Finding Your Place in God's Story https://amzn.to/2MQbfNQ
Thomas Oden A Change of Heart: A Personal and Theological Memoir https://amzn.to/3d0q1MZ
Ronald Rolheiser. The Holy Longing: The Search for a Christian Spirituality https://amzn.to/3p5O13m
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s forthcoming Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture:
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.
deconstruction #doubt #spiritualformation
Listen in as Dr. Massimo Pigliucci (best selling author of books on Stoicism as well as a professor of philosophy and expert on evolutionary biology) shares his knowledge and wisdom concerning the modern practice of Stoicism, it’s relationship to spirituality and Christianity, and how to live a good life.
Bio:
Dr. Massimo Pigliucci has a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee. He currently is the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His research interests include the philosophy of science, the relationship between science and philosophy, the nature of pseudoscience, and the practical philosophy of Stoicism. (See fuller bio below)
Connect with Dr. Pigliucci
Web: https://massimopigliucci.com
Twitter: @mpigliucci
Books by Massimo
A Field Guide to a Happy Life: 53 Brief Lessons for Living https://amzn.to/3ovvhKm
A Handbook for New Stoics: how to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control https://amzn.to/39pJZhK
How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life https://amzn.to/2YqQTNz
How to Life a Good Life: A Guide to Choosing Your Personal Philosophy https://amzn.to/2YkXiKd
Nonsense on Stilts: how To Tell Science from Bunk. https://amzn.to/3iU3iD0
Other books by Massimo: https://amzn.to/39qYrWG
Books recommended by Massimo
Carl Sagan. The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark https://amzn.to/3absot7
Bertrand Russell. Autobiography https://amzn.to/3orcfVD
Connect with Brian Russell:
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture:
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.
In this episode Dr. Bryan Sims reflects on what adaptive and spiritual leadership looks like today.
Bio:
Bryan Sims has worked since 2001 as a Leadership and Organizational Change Coach with SLI where he has trained and coached leaders, teams, churches, and organizations over extended periods of time to bring spiritual awakening and missional effectiveness. He has coached in Anglican, Methodist, Free Methodist, Wesleyan, Baptist, Presbyterian, and non-denominational settings.
Bryan has also been a professor of Leadership and Lay Equipping at Asbury Theological Seminary since 2011. His teaching expertise relates to team leadership, equipping, leading change, adaptive spiritual leadership, and the link between leadership and discipleship.
Bryan is a graduate of West Texas A&M University (1998) and Asbury Theological Seminary (M.Div., 2003) and has a Ph. D. in Organizational Leadership from Regent University (2009). He is author of Leading Together: in Christ, with one another, through our greatest challenges (100M Publishing, 2021) and has a authored a chapter in Leadership the Wesleyan Way (Emeth Press, 2016).
Books Recommended by Dr. Bryan Sims:
Ronald Heifetz Leaderships without Easy Answers https://amzn.to/3owZPLT
Robert Quinn, Change the World: How Ordinary People can Achieve Extraordinary Results https://amzn.to/3iWbvGZ
The Arbinger Institute Anatomy of Peace https://amzn.to/39sAqOZ
and Leadership and Self-Deception https://amzn.to/3j5Xcja
Ted Bolsinger Canoeing the Mountains https://amzn.to/3iWzgyD
and Tempered Resilience: How Leaders Are Formed in the Crucible of Change https://amzn.to/3oBvlIQ
Connect with Dr. Bryan Sims:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-sims-20497524/
Web: http://www.bryandsims.com/
Connect with Brian Russell:
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture:
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.
Dr. Michael Beck and Dr. Rosario Picardo share insights from their new book Fresh Expressions in a Digital Age: how the Church can Prepare for a Post-Pandemic World.
Buy Fresh Expressions in a Digital Age: https://amzn.to/3o2aaPQ
Michael Beck has been a previous guest on Episode 2 and 24.
Rosario Picardo is pastor of Mosaic Church and Dean of Chapel at United Theological Seminary in Dayton Ohio.
Connect with Michael Beck:
Michaeladambeck.com
Twitter: @reverendwild1
Connect with Rosario Picardo:
http://rosariopicardo.com/
Connect with Dr. Russell:
Twitter: @briandrussell
IG: @yourprofessorforlife
Read Brian's book on missional interpretation:
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3k86KcN
Books by Michael Beck
https://amzn.to/3bZ104i
Books by Rosario Picardo
https://amzn.to/3bWJYU9
Books that Beck Recommends:
(1) Gerald Arbuckle Refounding the church: Dissent for Leadership https://amzn.to/2VdFD5e
(2) Manuel Castells The Rise of Network Society
https://amzn.to/2JOZCSr
(3) Graham Cray The Mission-shaped Church
https://amzn.to/2UWAIXg
(4) Alan Hirsch/Michael Frost, The Shaping of Things to Come https://amzn.to/35nA9v5
(5) Michael Moynagh Church in Life https://amzn.to/3bJDRR5
(6) Cal Newport Deep Work https://amzn.to/3p5ztlb
(7) Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs https://amzn.to/2M6DzLt
(8) Jenny O'Dell How to Do Nothing https://amzn.to/2XWk2zJ
Books Recommended by Roz:
Henri Nouwen In the Name of Jesus https://amzn.to/3bY98li
Brother Lawrence Practicing the Presence of God
https://amzn.to/39MFqgE
Dr. Michael Beck is South Atlantic Coordinator for Fresh Expressions US and North Central District Cultivator of Fresh Expressions for the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. He also leads the Fresh Expressions house of study at United Theological Seminary. Michael serves as senior pastor of Wildwood UMC where he directs addiction recovery programs, a jail ministry, a food pantry, and a network of fresh expressions that meet in places like tattoo parlors and burrito joints. He currently lives in Wildwood with his wife, Jill, and their blended family of 8 children.
Dr. Rosario PIcardo grew up in western New York as a first-generation Sicilian-American. In 2003, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Houghton College and in 2007 a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary. He graduated with a Doctor of Ministry from United Theological Seminary in 2014. During his senior year of college, Roz entered the ministry as a military chaplain, serving four years in the Marine Reserves and five years in the Navy Reserves. While attending seminary, he recognized a call to serve the local church and has experience in all facets of church life, through roles ranging from church custodian to associate pastor to church planter and executive pastor of church planting at Ginghamsburg Church who has three campuses and worships over 4,000. Also, Roz was one of the founding pastors at Mosaic, a new multicultural church in Dayton, Ohio, that recently celebrated its first year in the community launching with 564 people.
In addition to his work in the church Roz leads a consulting group for church planters/pastors called Picardo Coaching LLC and is the author of Embrace: A Church Plant That Broke All the Rules (Pickwick Publications), Ministry Makeover: Recovering a Theology of Bivocational Ministry (Wipf & Stock Publishers) and Funding Ministry with Five Loaves and Two Fishes (Abingdon Press). Dr. Picardo has one forthcoming in 2019, From Franchise to Local Dive (Market Square Publishing).
More recently Roz works bi-vocational at United Theological Seminary. He serves as Director of the Seminary’s Pohly Center for Supervision and Leadership Formation, a mentor in United’s Doctor of Ministry program and an affiliate faculty member and now as Dean of The Chapel. Links to
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In this week’s episode, Mark Tooley (President of the Institute for Religion and Democracy) talks about the political witness of the Church. We explore the foundations for thinking theologically about politics and activism and the role of the Church in helping to heal the divisions present in our society today.
Connect with the Mark and the Institute for Religion and Democracy www.theird.org
www.providencemag.com
https://juicyecumenism.com/
Twitter: @markdtooley @theird @ProvMagazine
Books by Mark:
The Peace That Almost Was: The Forgotten Story of the 1861 Washington Peace Conference and the Final Attempt to Avert the Civil War https://amzn.to/38LCn9b
Methodism and Politics in the Twentieth Century https://amzn.to/3nEshuQ
Books Recommended by Mark
Thomas Holland Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World https://amzn.to/38L9E40
A. Skevington Wood The Burning Heart: John Wesley Evangelist https://amzn.to/38JJSx7
Theodore Weber Politics in the Order of Salvation: Transforming Wesleyan Political Ethics https://amzn.to/3oLohKu
Connect with Brian:
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture:
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258
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In this Episode, Donald Robertson author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius discusses Stoicism and Spirituality.
Donald Robertson is a cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist and the author of six books on philosophy and psychotherapy, including Stoicism and the Art of Happiness and the bestselling How to Think Like a Roman Emperor. His graphic novel, Verissimus: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius, is due for publication around Autumn 2021 by St. Martin’s Press.
Books by Donald Robertson:
How to Think Like a Roman Emperor https://amzn.to/2MsLYsy
Stoicism and the Art of Happiness: Practical wisdom for everyday life: embrace perseverance, strength and happiness with stoic philosophy https://amzn.to/3hKArR2
The Philosophy of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Stoic Philosophy as Rational and Cognitive Psychotherapy https://amzn.to/3pPhj7g
Build Your Resilience: CBT, mindfulness and stress management to survive and thrive in any situation https://amzn.to/38h97ql
The Practice of Cognitive-Behavioural Hypnotherapy: A Manual for Evidence-Based Clinical Hypnosis https://amzn.to/3rZTtb0
Connect with Donald Robertson:
Twitter: @DonJRobertson
Website: https://donaldrobertson.name/
Books Recommended by Donald
Marcus Aurelius Meditations https://amzn.to/2LrD1za
Epictetus Discourses https://amzn.to/2LrTEe4
and Enchiridion https://amzn.to/3bfDIX9
Seneca Letters from a Stoic https://amzn.to/3rYtwZa
Plato's Apology https://amzn.to/3pT3lBq
Pierre Hadot Inner Citadel: The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius https://amzn.to/35cMLo6
Ryan Holiday/Stephen Hanselman Daily Stoic https://amzn.to/3rPXOgC
Massimo Pigliucci How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life https://amzn.to/2MBvdeZ
William Irvine A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy https://amzn.to/3ogHV0I
Connect with Brian
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instragram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching: drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Group Coaching for Pastors/Spiritual Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Brian's Book:
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/35eWuu5
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In this Episode, Dr. Brian Russell shares his top spiritual lessons from 2020.
Reservoir vs. Canal, KASH, Curiosity, Silence/Solitude Practices, The Body Keeps the Score, and Simplicity
Dr. Brian Russell is the curator of the Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations Podcast as well as a Professor of Biblical Studies and Coach.
His most recent book is (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/382H3Hn
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Group Coaching for Pastor and Spiritual Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Coaching for Business and Life: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
YouTube Channel: Deep Dive Spirituality with Dr. Brian Russell
Reservoir versus Canal:
Bernard of Clairvaux Sermon 18 on the Song ofSongs: https://hymnsandchants.com/Texts/Sermons/SongOfSongs/Sermon18/Sermon18.htm
Silence and Solitude Practices:
Episode 8: Brian Russell https://deepdivespirituality.podbean.com/e/episode-8-what-is-deep-dive-spirituality-solocast-with-dr-brian-russell/
Episode 13: Roundtable on Centering Prayer
https://deepdivespirituality.podbean.com/e/episode-13-centering-prayer-healing-and-spiritual-formation-with-drs-holeman-russell-stratton-and-rev-gene-yotka/
Body Keeps the Score:
Bessel Van Der Kolk The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma. https://amzn.to/3hubf12
Episode 21 with Dr. Elaine Heath https://deepdivespirituality.podbean.com/e/episode-21-dr-elaine-heath-on-contemplative-spirituality-sanctification-and-the-healing-of-trauma/
Simplicity
Episode 1: Gene Yotka https://deepdivespirituality.podbean.com/e/episode-1-spiritual-direction-and-the-contemplative-life-with-gene-yotka/
Episodes 3 and 5 Michael Voigts
https://deepdivespirituality.podbean.com/e/episode-3-spiritual-formation-and-your-unum-necessarium-with-dr-mike-voigts/
https://deepdivespirituality.podbean.com/e/episode-5-bernard-of-clairvaux-loving-god-simplicity-and-spiritual-formation-with-dr-mike-voigts-part-2/
In this episode, Gene Yotka (Spiritual Director and Founder of the Awakening Institute) talks about contemplative spirituality and the lessons of 2020.
Listen to Episode #1 with Gene Yotka: https://youtu.be/a5nv_kD6teE
Books Recommended by Gene:
Merton When the Trees say Nothing https://amzn.to/3h66PNT
Dom Augustin Guillerand Prayer of the Presence of God https://amzn.to/37pYnFT
Bruno Barnhardt Future of Wisdom https://amzn.to/3r1og6x
J. August Higgins Mysticism and Contemporary Life: Essays in Honor of Bernard McGinn https://amzn.to/3oZmq4p
Complete Mystical Works of Meister Eckhart https://amzn.to/3r5C5AU
Liminal Space Oneing Richard Rohr (January 2020)
Old Recommendations by Gene from Episode #1:
Thomas Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation https://amzn.to/2JA67YU
David Steindl-Rast Gratefulness is the heart of prayer https://amzn.to/39tKDHW
Benedicta Ward The Desert Fathers: Sayings of the Early Christian Monks https://amzn.to/2UxXlRJ
Contact and Bio:
Email: theawakeninginstitutue@gmail.com
Website: www.theawakeninginstitute.com
Face book: The Awakening Institute
Linked In: Eugene T Yotka
Mailing address: The Awakening Institute, 5040 Mayflower St. Cocoa, Florida
Bio:
Gene Yotka is husband to his wife MaryAnn and father of 5 (Beau, Tara, Kitty, Kurt and Victoria), as well as grandfather to 6 (Isabella, Kaya, Alina, Lincoln, Richard and Kurt). He holds a master’s in divinity (M.Div.) as well as a masters in pastoral counseling (MAPC), both through Asbury Theological Seminary. Gene is also a graduate of the 3-year certification program in spiritual companionship with a practicum in spiritual direction from St. Thomas University. Gene is a retired pastor who spent 12 years of ministry in the local church. Currently, he is the founder and director of The Awakening Institute for Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Direction and Soul Care, which is a multi-faceted ministry for the training of spiritual directors, while providing classes and retreats for those wishing to explore Christian contemplative practices, which are designed for those seeking a deeper experience in our Lord Jesus Christ.
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In this week's episode, Dr. Winfield Bevins talks about the power of liturgy, spiritual formation, and the mission of church planting.
Winfield Bevins is a “liturgical missiologist” whose passion is to help others connect to the roots of the Christian faith for discipleship and mission. He currently serves as the Director of Church Planting at Asbury Theological Seminary. He frequently speaks at conferences on a variety of topics and as both an adjunct professor and guest lecturer at various seminaries and universities in the United States and England. He has a Doctor of Ministry from Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest and is pursuing a PhD at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland.
Resources by Winfield Bevins:
A Field Guide to Daily Prayer https://my.seedbed.com/product/field-guide-for-daily-prayer/
Simply Anglican: An Ancient Faith for Today's World https://amzn.to/39PyIIl
Marks of a Movement: What the Church Today Can Learn From the Wesleyan Revival https://amzn.to/3oA3kSd
Ever Ancient, Ever New: The Allure of Liturgy for a New Generation https://amzn.to/2IvV1Yg
Church-Planting Revolution: A Guidebook for Explorers, Planters, and Their Teams https://amzn.to/39R5CIn
Recommended Resources:
Book of Common Prayer (1979 ed) https://amzn.to/38zGcyk
Peter Scazzero Emotionally Healthy Spirituality https://amzn.to/32SbrkP
Robert Mulholland Invitation to a Journey: A Roadmap for Spiritual Formation https://amzn.to/2IxqRne
Howard Snyder The Radical Wesley https://amzn.to/36roD0H
Connect with Winfield:
www.winfieldbevins.com
Twitter: @winfieldbevins
Instagram: @winfield.bevins
Connect with Brian:
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Deep Dive Spirituality Training for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Brian's Book on Missional Reading of Scripture:
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3fxatPU
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In this episode, Frank Viola shares his passion for the kingdom of God, organic expressions of the Church, and deep abiding in Christ.
Bio:
Frank Viola is a bestselling author of 12 books (8 best sellers), A-list blogger, and popular conference speaker. His ministry is known as “The Deeper Journey.” Viola’s mission is to help serious followers of Jesus know their Lord more deeply so they can experience real transformation and make a lasting impact.
Selected Book’s by Frank (https://amzn.to/3kZKuBH):
Insurgence: Reclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom https://amzn.to/3nUClAp
From Eternity to Here: Rediscovering the Ageless Purpose of God https://amzn.to/2HvTiS6
Jesus Manifesto: Restoring the Supremacy and Sovereignty of Jesus (w/ Leonard Sweet) https://amzn.to/3m6DcxA
Pagan Christianity?: Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices (w/ George Barna) https://amzn.to/2IZixgC
Reimagining Church: Pursuing the Dream of Organic Christianity https://amzn.to/2IWB4tX
Book Recommendations by Frank:
Watchmen Nee Normal Christian life https://amzn.to/39qc3Cj
Frank Laubach You are my friends (out of print)
T. Austin Sparks The School of Christ https://amzn.to/361mERI
Connect with Frank frankviola.org
Connect with Brian:
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Brian's Book on Missional Reading of Scripture: (re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3fxatPU
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In this week’s episode, Drs. Justus Hunter and Phil Tallon talk about their new book: Absolute Basics of the Wesleyan Way (Seedbed 2020). We focus most of our conversation on the meaning and experience of holiness of heart and life.
Phil Tallon (PhD) is an Assistant Professor of Theology at Houston Baptist University. He’s the author of The Poetics of Evil (Oxford, 2012) and The Absolute Basics of the Christian Faith (Seedbed, 2016).
Twitter: @philiptallon
Justus Hunter (PhD) is an Assistant Professor of Church History at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. He is the author of If Adam Had Not Sinned: The Reason for the Incarnation from Anselm to Scotus.
Twitter: @JustusHunter.
Resources by Hunter and Tallon:
The Absolute Basics of the Wesleyan Way https://my.seedbed.com/product/the-absolute-basics-of-the-wesleyan-way/
Hunter’s books:
If Adam Had Not Sinned: The Reason for the Incarnation from Anselm to Scotus https://amzn.to/2IYZm6C
Tallon’s books:
The Absolute Basics of the Christian Faith https://amzn.to/362KRaq
The Poetics of Evil: Toward an Aesthetic Theodicy https://amzn.to/361ri2g
Connect with Brian:
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Brian's Book on Missional Reading of Scripture:
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3fxatPU
Dr. Steve Rankin (director of the Spiritual Maturity Project and retired chaplain of Southern Methodist University) takes us on a deep dive into spiritual formation and the practice of holiness.
Connect with Steve:
Blogs: www.stephenrankin.com and www.spiritualmaturityproject.org under the name “Pressing On.” Search for Spiritual Maturity Project Facebook page.
Twitter: @StephenWRankin
Connect with Brian:
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Deep Dive Spirituality Group Coaching for Pastors www.deepdivespirituality.com
Books by Steve:
Aiming at Maturity: The Goal of the Christian Life https://amzn.to/2ITS7MU
Books Recommended by Steve:
Robert Coleman, The Master Plan of Evangelism. https://amzn.to/2ISoCL3
Robert Roberts, Spiritual Emotions: A Psychology of Christian Virtues, https://amzn.to/35K9fgV
Lesslie Newbigin, Gospel in a Pluralist Society https://amzn.to/35JkKW4
John Wesley, A Plain Account of Christian Perfection http://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/a-plain-account-of-christian-perfection/
Bio:
Steve's a retired university chaplain from Southern Methodist University. Before that gig, he served as professor of religion and campus minister at Southwestern College in Kansas. Pastoral ministry for 12 or so years before then, with a 3 year stint in an expatriate congregation outside Rome, Italy. Started adult life (post-college) as a junior high teacher and basketball and track coach. In some form or another, he has taught every age from Kindergarten through doctor of ministry students. He's married to Joni and they have four grown children and five grandchildren.
In this week’s episode, Dr. Len Sweet shares deep insights from his new book Contextual Intelligence: The Ancient Secret to Mission on the Front Lines, practices for sustaining excellence over a lifetime, semiotics, and holiness in the 21st century.
For full show notes go to brianrussell.org
In this week’s episode, Dr. JR Woodward talks about the critical role of character and identity formation for missional leadership. We also engage in a rich conversation about the role of desire in spiritual formation.
See show notes: Episode 32
John Carroll takes us on a deep dive into the ministry of teaching spiritual formation to others. Listen in as he shares his story and lessons learned during his journey in created spiritual formation programs for two major ministries including his current role as director of the School of Kingdom Living at Dallas Willard Ministries.
Show notes: brianrussell.org
In today’s episode, Dr. Robert “Bob” Tuttle discusses entire sanctification, the power of the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and his ministry of mentoring. Bob and I cover much ground today and our conversation ends in a powerful testimony about holiness and the work of God in our lives. Don’t miss this one.
Check out the Show Notes for Episode 30
How is the Old Testament still relevant today? In this week's episode, I examine the critical role that the Old Testament plays in promoting the Love for God and for Neighbor by critiquing idolatry, syncretism, and injustice.
Show Notes: www.brianrussell.org
This week, Mark Danzey talk about the role that coaching plays in leadership and life.
Are you a pastor who is interested in participating in a dynamic group experience? Check out: groupcoachingforpastors.com
For complete show notes: Episode 28 notes
Author, teacher, and Pastor AJ Sherrill (D.Min., Fuller Theological Seminary) takes us on a deep dive into how the enneagram. Our conversation centers on his new book The Enneagram for Spiritual Formation: How Knowing Ourselves Can Make Us More Like Jesus (Brazos, 2020)
For a more information and links to resources: Go to Show Notes
In this week’s episode, Dr. Joel Pérez discusses the critically important topic of cultural humility with me. Joel brings his life experiences as a Christian, a former administrator in Higher Ed, and his skills as a business coach to help us think through issues of racial reconciliation and cultural humility in the Church and beyond.
For full bio and list of resources: http://missionalhermeneutics.blogspot.com/2020/09/episode-26-dr-joel-perez-cultural.html
In this week’s episode Dr. Matt O’Reilly reflects on his vocation as a pastor theologian. We take deep dive into the importance of scholarship within the context of flesh and blood ministry. We also discuss holiness in terms of happiness and human flourishing. Don’t miss this rich conversation.
Show notes with Links to Resources: https://missionalhermeneutics.blogspot.com/2020/09/episode-25-dr-matt-oreilly-serving-as.html
In this week's episode, Dr. Michael Beck talks about his new book "Contextual Intelligence: Unlocking the Ancient Secret to Mission on the Front Lines" (co-written with Dr. Leonard Sweet).
Show notes for Episode 24 with Dr. Michael Beck (including ways to connect and links to resources)
In today’s episode, Rev. Matthew Johnson and I talk about his interest and passion for the transformational message of Christian holiness. Matthew shares his own life experience as well as draws from mentors and his extensive research into contemporary and historical writings on entire sanctification. We also talk about his newsletter “A Guide to Holiness” that shares testimonies of God’s work of sanctifying grace. You will be inspired and encouraged in your own growth in grace.
Show notes: http://missionalhermeneutics.blogspot.com/2020/09/episode-23-matthew-johnson-entire.html
Alastair Sterne (lead pastor of St. Peter’s Fireside in Vancouver, British Columbia) discusses his new InterVarsity Press book Rhythms for Life: Spiritual Practices for Who God Created You to Be. We cover the key challenges of spiritual growth, transparency in ministry, creating healthy and integrative rhythms for living, and helping others to integrate Christian identity, spiritual gifts, values and mission.
Buy a copy of Rhythms for Life: Spiritual Practices for Who God Created You to Be (https://www.ivpress.com/rhythms-for-life) or https://amzn.to/3hvWOZG .
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Full Show notes and links: http://missionalhermeneutics.blogspot.com/2020/08/episode-22-alastair-sterne-rhythms-for.html
In this week’s episode, Dr. Elaine Heath takes us deep into contemplative spirituality, entire sanctification, and the healing of trauma. Dr. Heath draws on her expertise in Scripture, spiritual formation (rooted in contemplative spirituality), mission and the theology of Phoebe Palmer. We have a rich conversation about inner healing and holiness.
Full Show Notes (including links to Dr. Heath's websites and resources): https://missionalhermeneutics.blogspot.com/2020/08/episode-21-dr-elaine-heath.html
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Robert Wall (Professor of Scripture and Wesleyan Studies at Seattle Pacific University) about the theological interpretation of Scripture. We focus on distinctively Wesleyan approaches to reading the Bible. In particular, we discuss how Scripture invites us to a deeper life of holiness and transformation.
Show notes: https://missionalhermeneutics.blogspot.com/2020/08/episode-20-dr-robert-wall-on-reading.html
In this episode, Dr. Amy Oden shares deep insights from her research in the early Church and Christian spirituality on hospitality, Christian mindfulness and the formation of Christians for God’s mission. Listeners will appreciate the engagement with John Wesley’s teaching on watchfulness and its connection to formation. The conversation centers on her recent book Right Here Right Now: The Practice of Christian Mindfulness.
Full Show notes: https://missionalhermeneutics.blogspot.com/2020/08/episode-19-dr-amy-oden-spiritual.html
Andrew Thompson: Wesley’s Means of Grace, Transformation, and Christian Perfection
Listen in this week as Brian interviews noted Wesley scholar and pastor Dr. Andrew Thompson. Dr. Thompson takes us deep into a Wesleyan understanding and practice of the means of grace. Brian and Andrew end the episode with a powerful conversation about entire sanctification. Andrew offers a compelling modern testimony of what true holiness looks like today.
Show Notes: https://missionalhermeneutics.blogspot.com/2020/07/ep-18-wesleyan-means-of-grace.html
In this week’s episode Dr. Evan Howard shares his deep knowledge and wisdom regarding the process of how God shapes our souls.
- Evan B. Howard, Ph.D. is the founder and director of Spirituality Shoppe, a Center for the Study of Christian Spirituality. He is also an affiliate faculty with Fuller Theological Seminary. He is the author of The Brazos Introduction to Christian Spirituality, A Guide to Christian Spiritual Formation: How Scripture, Spirit, Community, and Mission Shape Our Souls and other books and articles. He leads workshops and seminars on Christian Spirituality and enjoys living a simple life with family and animals in rural Colorado.
For full show notes: https://missionalhermeneutics.blogspot.com/2020/07/episode-17-EvanBHoward.html
In Episode 16, Dr. David Watson (Dean and Professor of New Testament at United Theological Seminary) talks about what it means to read Scripture as Wesleyan Christians. He talks about the critical need to read Scripture theologically for the Church. We do a deep dive on the inspiration and illumination of the Scripture by the Holy Spirit, “filters” for reading the Bible, the role of historical creeds, prayer, and holiness.
See Show Notes for full bio, contact information and resources: https://missionalhermeneutics.blogspot.com/2020/07/Episode16-DrDavidWatson.html
In this week’s episode, W. David O. Taylor explores the profound depths of the Book of Psalms with us in a rich discussion of his new book Open and Unafraid. We talk about how the prayers of the Psalter invite us to a deep honesty with God, with others, and with ourselves. As we open ourselves to the richness of the text, the text through the power of the Spirit shapes us.
W. David O. Taylor is Associate Professor of Theology & Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary and the author of several books, includingOpen and Unafraid: The Psalms as a Guide to Life (Thomas Nelson, 2020), Glimpses of the New Creation: Worship and the Formative Power of the Arts (Eerdmans, 2019), The Theater of God’s Glory: Calvin, Creation, and the Liturgical Arts (Eerdmans, 2017), as well as editor ofFor the Beauty of the Church: Casting a Vision for the Arts(Baker Books, 2010) and co-editor of Contemporary Art and the Church: A Conversation between Two Worlds (IVP Academic, 2017). He has written for The Washington Post, Religion News Service, Image Journal, Calvin Theological Journal, Christian Scholars Review, Theology Today, Books & Culture, The Gospel Coalition, and Christianity Today, among others. An Anglican priest, he has lectured widely on the arts, from Thailand to South Africa. He serves on the advisory board for Duke Initiatives in Theology and the Arts as well as IVP Academic’s series, “Studies in Theology and the Arts,” and he is a core participation in the four-year project “Theology, Modernity, and the Visual Arts,” hosted by King’s College, London, which involves annual conversations between scholars and artists in London, Chicago, Berlin, and Venice. He lives in Austin with his wife Phaedra, a visual artist and gardener, and his daughter Blythe and son Sebastian.
Social Media:
Twitter: @wdavidotaylor
IG: @davidtaylor_theologian
Facebook author page: @wdavidotaylor2020
Books:
Open and Unafraid: The Psalms as a Guide to Life (2020)
Prayer Cards for Open and Unafraid:
Glimpses of the New Creation: Worship and the Formative Power of the Arts (2019 w/Jeremy Begbie)
The Theater of God’s Glory: Calvin, Creation, and the Liturgical Arts (2017)
co-editor of Contemporary Art and the Church: A Conversation between Two Worlds (IVP Academic, 2017)
For the Beauty of the Church: Casting a Vision for the Arts (2010):
David’s Recommended Books for Spiritual Growth and Transformation
Henri Nouwen The Wounded Healer
James B. Torrance, Worship, Community, and the Triune God of Grace
Karl Barth Church Dogmatics
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In this week’s episode Dr Brian Russell talks about the profound role that Scripture has played in his life. He reflects on the shift from thinking of Scripture as something I should read to becoming something that I must read. He offers suggestions to capturing a renewed vision of the power of Scripture for a deep dive spirituality. Will you embrace the courage to read?
Bio: Brian Russell (Ph.D.) is a Professor of Biblical Studies and founder of Deep Dive Spirituality. Deep Dive Spirituality serves pastors and spiritual leaders through Dr. Russell’s ministries of preaching, teaching, and coaching.
Books by Dr. Russell
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Centering Prayer and the Journey to Love (forthcoming in 2021 from Paraclete Press)
Recommendations from Today’s Podcast:
Thomas Merton, Opening the Bible https://amzn.to/2BZXZRf
M. Robert Mulholland, Shaped by the Word: The Power of Scripture in Spiritual Formation https://amzn.to/3dVbhvA
Eugene Peterson, Eat This Book: A Conversation in the Art of Spiritual Reading https://amzn.to/3dVbhvA
Social Media:
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
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In this Episode, Drs Stephen Stratton and Toddy Holeman of Asbury Theological Seminary and Rev Gene Yotka of the Awakening Institute join Dr. Russell for a roundtable conversation about the contemplative practice of centering prayer. They focus on how its different from other forms of meditation and how God can use it to bring healing and transformation into the lives of practitioners.
For bios, see Episode 1 for Rev. Gene Yotka, Episode 9 for Dr. Steve Stratton, and Episode 12 for Dr. Toddy Holeman.
Social Media:
Brian Russell
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Gene Yotka
@EugeneTYotka
https://www.theawakeninginstitute.com/
Books Recommended by the Panel on Centering Prayer
Bourgeault Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening https://amzn.to/3dVGwHC
Keating, Intimacy with God: An Introduction to Centering Prayer https://amzn.to/2AfhkNT
Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation https://amzn.to/2BUNaji
Madagain, Centering Prayer and the Healing of the Unconscious https://amzn.to/2UzZqwa
Books Written by the Panel Members
Books by Dr. Holeman:
Inside the Leader’s Head: Unravelling Personal Obstacles to Ministry (with Stephen Martyn, 2008): https://amzn.to/3fcCI58
Reconciliable Differences: Hope and Healing for Troubled Marriages (2005) https://amzn.to/2YlLRl0
Theology for Better Counseling: Trinitarian Reflections for Healing and Formation (2012): https://amzn.to/2MNJoKU
Books by Dr. Stratton
Listening to Sexual Minorities: A Study of Faith and Sexual Identity on Christian College Campuses (with others)
Books by Dr. Russell
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/30tP4S9
Centering Prayer and the Journey to Love (forthcoming in 2021 from Paraclete Press)
Books by Gene Yotka
Knowing as We are Known: An Exercise in Inner Stillness https://amzn.to/3hiSXzd
In this week’s episode, Dr. Virginia Todd Holeman helps us to understand the interplay of Wesleyan theology with the practice of therapy as well as the dynamics of forgiveness and an embodied spirituality. We also talk about common blocks and blind spots to God’s grace.
Bio:
• B.S.Ed., Bloomsburg University, 1975
- M.A., Wheaton College, 1979
- M.A., Ashland Theological Seminary, 1986
- Ph.D., Kent State University, 1994
Dr. Virginia Todd Holeman (Toddy) is professor of Counseling. She has taught at Asbury Theological Seminary since 1995.
Dr. Holeman received a Ph.D. at Kent State University. At Asbury Seminary, she has served as associate dean of the School of Theology (1999-2004); acting dean (2004-2005); and is presently the chair of the Counseling and Pastoral Care Department. She was the 2003-2004 recipient of the seminary’s Excellence in Distance Learning Teaching Award. She is a licensed professional clinical counselor and a licensed marriage and family therapist in Kentucky. Dr. Holeman is the past president of the Kentucky Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
She has published several books, including her most recent, Theology for Better Counseling: Trinitarian Reflections for Healing and Formation(IVP Academic, 2012), which was selected as a CAPS Book (Christian Association for Psychological Studies). Dr. Holeman’s research interests include interpersonal forgiveness, repentance and reconciliation, counselor education and supervision, and integration of psychology and counseling.
Books by Dr. Holeman:
Inside the Leader’s Head: Unravelling Personal Obstacles to Ministry (with Stephen Martyn, 2008): https://amzn.to/3fcCI58
Reconciliable Differences: Hope and Healing for Troubled Marriages (2005) https://amzn.to/2YlLRl0
Theology for Better Counseling: Trinitarian Reflections for Healing and Formation (2012): https://amzn.to/2MNJoKU
Books Recommend by Dr. Holeman
Tolkien The Hobbit
and The Lord of the Rings Trilogy https://amzn.to/2AqQmCT
Miroslav Volf Exclusion and Embrace: Revised and Updated: A Theological Exploration of Identity, Otherness, and Reconciliation https://amzn.to/3heCxrz
— Free of Charge: Giving and Forgiving in a Culture Stripped of Grace https://amzn.to/2ATkQxl
In this week’s episode, Dr. Ryan Danker helps us to understand the context of the Wesleyan renewal in 18th century England in ways that will help us think about Gospel ministry in the 21st century. We take a deep dive into true power and optimism of Wesleyan theology by discussing its proclamation of holiness of heart and life.
Bio:
An active United Methodist, Ryan Danker is a church historian with a passion for evangelical studies, and in particular the early Wesleyan/Methodist movement under John and Charles Wesley. Born in Portland, Oregon, Danker served United Methodist churches in the Western North Carolina Annual Conference. He currently serves as a member of the United Methodist/U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Dialogue. He is active in the American Academy of Religion, the Wesleyan Theological Society, and the Charles Wesley Society. Before his appointment at Wesley, Danker served on the faculty at Greensboro College in North Carolina where he was also Special Assistant to the President and a member of the Advisory Board of the Royce and Jane Reynolds Center for Church Leadership.
Education
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B.A., Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa, ID
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M.Div., The Divinity School, Duke University, Durham, NC
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Th.D., The School of Theology, Boston University, Boston, MA
Social Media:
Twitter: @RyanNDanker and @SecondhandReli1
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5F9C_humHnVSZyz4tMy0yw
Books by Dr. Danker
Exploring a Wesleyan Political Theology (editor and contributor; Wesley’s Foundry books, 2019) https://amzn.to/2U5cXvo
Wesley and the Anglicans: Political Division in Early Evangelicalism (IVP, 2016) https://amzn.to/2MtVUPb
Books Recommend by Dr. Danker
Geoffrey Wainwright Doxology: The Praise of God in Worship, Doctrine, and life: A Systematic Theology https://amzn.to/2z7DLDT
Robert Louis Wilken The Spirit of Early Christian Thought: Seeking the Face of God https://amzn.to/2MuiqaW
The Book of Common Prayer
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In this week’s episode, Dr. Gerardo Martí takes us on a deep dive into the roots of the religious, political, social, and racial divisions that we face in our world today.
Gerardo Martí, Ph.D., is Professor and Chair of Sociology at Davidson College, where he teaches on race, religion, inequality, and social change. He was recently elected President of the Association for the Sociology of Religion and is author of several books, including most recently American Blindspot: Race, Class, Religion, and the Trump Presidency (Rowman & Littlefield 2020) and The Glass Church: Robert H. Schuller, the Crystal Cathedral, and the Strain of Megachurch Ministry (Rutgers 2020).
You can follow Gerardo on the following social media platforms:
Twitter: @praxishabitus
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/praxishabitus
Dr. Marti’s published books:
American Blindspot: Race, Class, Religion, and the Trump Presidency (Rowman & Littlefield 2020) https://amzn.to/3gMMDjo
The Glass Church: Robert H. Schuller, the Crystal Cathedral, and the Strain of Megachurch Ministry (Rutgers 2020) https://amzn.to/301Hfml
Worship Across the Racial Divide: Religious Music and the Multiracial Congregation (Oxford University Press; Reprint edition, 2017) https://amzn.to/3eJ5gTl
Holywood Faith: Holiness, Prosperity, and Ambition in a Los Angeles Church (Rutgers University Press, 2008) https://amzn.to/2XVHtZz
Latino Protestants in America: Growing and Diverse (with Mark Mulder and Aida Ramos; Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2017) https://amzn.to/2zKAgnn
A Mosaic of Belivers: Diversity and Innovation in a Multiethnic Church (Indiana University Press, 2009) https://amzn.to/2XraEon
The Deconstructed Church: Understanding Emerging Christianity (with Gladys Daniel, Oxford University Press; Reprint edition [2014]) https://amzn.to/3gRkDv8
Resources Recommended by Dr. Marti for Learning about Race, Class, and Religion:
Berger/Luckman The Social Construction of Reality: A Treatise in the Sociology of Knowledge https://amzn.to/2Bsh2TW
Etienne Balibar On Universals: Constructing and Deconstructing Community https://amzn.to/2AuGtUv
Mehrst Baradarn The Color of Money: Black Banks and the Racial Wealth Gap https://amzn.to/2z0KYpm
James Cone The Cross and the Lynching Tree https://amzn.to/303HmOq
God of the Oppressed https://amzn.to/3dvOCq4
Adam Dahl Empire of the People: Settler Colonialism and the Foundations of Modern Democratic Thought (American Political Thought) https://amzn.to/3drRRih
Karl Marx Capital https://amzn.to/3clUvoA
Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor Race for Profit: How Banks and the Real Estate Industry Undermined Black Homeownership (Justice, Power, and Politics) https://amzn.to/2BjDBKj
Max Weber Economy and Society https://amzn.to/3eHD4jS
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This week’s episode features a rich conversation with Dr. Steve Stratton. Dr. Stratton (for bio see below) helps us think about spiritual formation through the lens of psychology. We talk about the importance of a holistic spirituality that honors us as embodied persons. You’ll also gain insights into developing a rule or way of life that honors you as a unique person created by God and helps you grow deeper into God’s grace.
Dr. Stratton recommends these books as essential reading for spiritual formation:
Aelred of Rievaulx: Spiritual Friendship https://amzn.to/2Xb0GHL
Karen Horney Neurosis and Human Growth: The Struggle toward Self-Realization https://amzn.to/2ZLajys
Gerald May Addiction and Grace: Love and Spirituality in the Healing of Addictions https://amzn.to/2TNBl4l
N.T. Wright The Day the Revolution Began: Reconsidering the Meaning of Jesus’s Crucifixion https://amzn.to/2BcmgTI
Stephen P. Stratton, Ph.D., is Professor of Counseling and Pastoral Care and a licensed psychologist (KY) and counselor educator. Previous to his full-time appointment at Asbury Theological Seminary in 2006, he served as an adjunct professor at Asbury University, where he was the Director of the Center for Counseling for 18 years. He is a Health Service Provider/Supervisor for the Kentucky Board of Psychology.
Dr. Stratton holds membership and leadership positions in both counseling and psychology professional guilds, and he regularly presents at the state, national and international conferences of these organizations. He is currently Vice President for the Kentucky chapter of the Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values In Counseling (KY-ASERVIC). He also serves as an At-large member of the Board for the Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS). He is a trainer and seminar director for the Prepare-Enrich Inventory (Life Innovations, Inc.) since 2010, and he is a trained facilitator of Immunity to Change workshops (Minds at Work, Inc.) since 2013.
Dr. Stratton has provided psychological services to adolescents and adults in hospitals, community mental health agencies, pastoral settings, and college and university centers since 1983. Dr. Stratton has special interest and training in the areas of human relational attachments, sexual/gender identity, contemplative prayer, and the integration of counseling and orthodox Christianity.
He is part of a research team investigating the experience of sexual minorities at faith-based colleges and universities. The book based on this research, Listening to Sexual Minorities: A Study of Faith and Sexual Identity on Christian College Campuses was published in 2018. He is a research affiliate with the Sexual and Gender Identity Institute, where he currently helps to facilitate a longitudinal study investigating the experience of students at Christian colleges and universities across the United States who are navigating faith and gender identity. He also serves on the Division 36 (Psychology of Religion and Spirituality) LGBTQ Task Force at the American Psychological Association.
In 2017, he received the "Distinguished Member Award" for his teaching, research, and pastoral leadership for CAPS. In 2012 and 2020, Dr. Stratton was presented the “Excellence in Teaching and Learning Award” by Asbury Theological Seminary for “consistent excellence in the classroom.” In 2010, he was named “Psychologist of the Year” by the Kentucky Psychological Association for “his innovative teaching and outstanding scientist-practitioner model[ing]” in the state.
He is married to Carol (Lehikoinen) Stratton, and they enjoy connections with their adult daughter, son and daughter-in-law. The Strattons are active in relational training, experiential worship, and contemplative prayer ministries. They are congregational leaders in worship and laity training at Nicholasville United Methodist Church.
This week’s episode is a solocast. Brian talks about his personal journey into a deep dive spirituality. He offers this definition: “Thriving in life through living out the love of God, neighbor and self by offering our best self in the service of God’s mission.” He discusses how to build a rule of life that honors us as embodied souls (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual). He shares his own practices and offers questions to get listeners started on their own deep dive.
Resources Mentioned:
Bernard of Clairvaux:
Sermon 18 on the Song ofSongs: https://hymnsandchants.com/Texts/Sermons/SongOfSongs/Sermon18/Sermon18.htm and “On Loving God” https://www.pathsoflove.com/bernard/on-loving-god.html
Thomas Merton New Seeds of Contemplation https://amzn.to/2ziiAz6
Murchadh Madagain, Centering Prayer and the Healing of the Unconscious https://amzn.to/2Toh2u3
Richard Rohr, Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life https://amzn.to/3cSV61Y
Epictetus Discourses and Selected Writings https://amzn.to/2Zkji9I
Dr. Brian Russell is a professor of Biblical studies, an academic administrator and a coach for pastors and business professionals. He is the author of many books, curriculum materials, articles, and blog posts. Interested in joining one of his Deep Dive Spirituality groups for pastors? Email Brian: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Connect with him:
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
YouTube: Deep Dive Spirituality with Dr. Brian Russell
Website: brianrussell.org
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianrussellphd/
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This week’s episode features a deep dive into the spirit filled life, mentoring, and lessons from the missional work of E. Stanley Jones. Our guest is Dr. Robert Tuttle. You will not want to miss a minute as Bob offers rich reflections from almost 60 years of powerful ministry and teaching.
Bob Tuttle was born in North Carolina, the son of a United Methodist minister. After his undergraduate degree at Duke University, he then completed graduate degrees at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and the Wheaton Graduate School of Theology before completing the Ph.D. degree from Trinity College at the University of Bristol in England.
Bob then served churches in North Carolina and Colorado before beginning his teaching career at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. Since that time Bob has taught at the Oral Roberts Graduate School of Theology, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky before moving to the Asbury Dunnam Campus (Orlando, Florida) in 2000.
Though he retired in 2010, Bob still spends much of his time teaching and writing and going out once a month to teach and preach at conferences, universities, and local churches across the globe. He has preached and/or taught in nearly every state in the US and in over 60 countries worldwide.
Bob is committed to Christ and Church. His understanding of the Christian faith has led him to a ministry of sharing the good news of what God has done for us in Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit available through personal faith in Him.
Bob has published over a dozen books over the years and chapters in half a dozen more. He has a book entitled, The Story of Evangelism, A History of the Witness of the Gospel (Abingdon Press, 2006). https://amzn.to/2LuQMKc
His book, Shortening the Leap, From Honest Doubt to Enduring Faith (Bristol House) has been used among study groups worldwide. https://amzn.to/3bwTlWL
He has just published a new biography, “In Our Time, the Life and Ministry of E. Stanley Jones” (ESJ Foundation). This was chosen as the Book of the Year by the International Ashram Board. https://amzn.to/360zIFF
Bob and his wife, Dianne, have homes in Cashiers, NC and Vero Beach, FL where they enjoy entertaining, gardening, fishing, and visiting with family (four grown children and six grandchildren) and friends.
Bob also recommends the following writings for those interested in taking the next step in their spiritual formation
Stanley Jones Song of Ascent https://amzn.to/2LFUb9r
Thomas a Kempis, Imitation of Christ https://amzn.to/3dPeixB
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This week’s episode features a deep dive into Wesleyan theology and practice as it relates to spiritual formation with Dr. Kevin Watson.
Dr. Kevin Watson is an expert on the class and band meetings used in Methodism for intentional discipleship and growth in grace. We also discuss the optimism of grace and its implications for living a victorious Christian life.
Dr. Kevin Watson (Ph.D.) is on the faculty of Chandler School of Theology where he teaches Methodist and Wesley studies. He is also a popular writer for the wider Methodist movement.
Kevin is the author of both academic and popular works. Here are links to his most accessible writings on Methodist class meetings, bands, and discipleship:
The Band Meeting: Rediscovering Relational Discipleship in Transformational Community (co authored with Scott Kisker) https://amzn.to/2Wd4aZW
A Blueprint for Discipleship: Wesley's General Rules as a Guide for Christian Living https://amzn.to/2Wz36hP
The Class Meeting: Reclaiming a Forgotten (and Essential) Small Group Experience https://amzn.to/2AbgSzP Kevin also recommends the following writings for those interested in taking the next step in their spiritual formation:
John Wesley. The Sermons of John Wesley: A Collection for the Christian Journey (eds. Collins and Vickers) https://amzn.to/2L6u4b5
Here is a link to Wesley’s sermon: The Scripture Way of Salvation
Dallas Willard The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life In God https://amzn.to/2YDfLTA
Richard Foster. Celebration of Discipline, Special Anniversary Edition: The Path to Spiritual Growth https://amzn.to/3fsLOLY
You can find Kevin online:
Twitter: @kevinwatson
Webpage: https://kevinmwatson.com
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This week’s episode focuses on a deep dive into lessons that we can learn from the 12th century spiritual giant, Bernard of Clairvaux.
We explore his four levels of love and their meaing/implications for today. We also return to the theme of simplicity and its crucial role in our spiritual formation.
We also explore lessons from Thomas Merton and how Mike's role as a lay member of the Cistercian order has shaped his understanding of life and mission.
Dr. Mike Voigts is an Associate Professor of Spiritual Formation at Asbury Theological Seminary. He is an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church and has served congregations in Texas and Kentucky.
He is the author of Letters of Ascent: Spiritual Direction in the Letters of Bernard of Clairvaux (https://amzn.to/2RENBDn)
You can find him online: Twitter: @mikevoigts
Webpage: claravallis.me
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This week’s episode focuses on a deep dive into mission, spirituality, and "blue moments." The latter phrase is one coined by guest Alex McManus to describe divine moments in which an outsider to faith suddenly finds himself or herself experiencing a hyperlink to an encounter with the truth of the Gospel.
Join Brian and Alex as they have a wide ranging conversation.
Alex McManus is a futurist, church planter, and missional thinker. He is the author of "Makers of Fire: The Spirituality of Leading from the Future." (https://amzn.to/2RYg3jw).
You can find him online:
Twitter: @alex_mcmanus
Webpage: theimn.com
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This week’s episode focuses on a deep dive into the process of spiritual formation. “Unum necessarium” is latin for “one necessary thing.” This phrase finds its biblical roots in Jesus’ words to Martha in Luke 10:42.
Listen in as Brian and Mike dig into the concepts of simplicity and the “one necessary thing” as means for deepening our growth in grace.
What is your “unum necessarium”?
What would it look like to fully embrace it today?
Dr. Mike Voigts is an Associate Professor of Spiritual Formation at Asbury Theological Seminary. He is an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church and has served congregations in Texas and Kentucky. He is the author of Letters of Ascent: Spiritual Direction in the Letters of Bernard of Clairvaux (https://amzn.to/2RENBDn)
You can find him online:
Twitter: @mikevoigts
Webpage: claravallis.me
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In today's episode, Dr. Russell interviews the missional thinker and practitioner Dr. Michael Beck.
Through his work as a missional catalyst, Beck is on the leading edge of helping the church to relearn what it takes to embrace the mission of God in their local contexts. He discusses contextual intelligences as a strategy for leading new or aging churches to embrace mission. We also dig deeply into the formational practices for embodying a missional holiness.
3 Books that Beck views as Essential:
(1) Gerald Arbuckle Refounding the church: Dissent for Leadership https://amzn.to/2VdFD5e
(2) Manuel Castells The Rise of Network Society https://amzn.to/2JOZCSr
(3) Graham Cray The Mission-shaped Church https://amzn.to/2UWAIXg
Dr. Michael Beck is South Atlantic Coordinator Fresh Expressions US and North Central District Cultivator of Fresh Expressions for the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. Michael serves as senior pastor of Wildwood UMC where he directs addiction recovery programs, a jail ministry, a food pantry, and a network of fresh expressions that meet in places like tattoo parlors and burrito joints. He currently lives in Wildwood with his wife, Jill, and their blended family of 8 children.
In the inaugural episode Brian interviews Rev. Gene Yotka founder and director of the Awakening Institute. This episode covers contemplative spirituality and practices by discussing their profound relevance to our reality today.
Gene summarizes his understanding of the 5 S's of Contemplative Living: Simplicity, Silence, Stillness, Solitude and Spaciousness.