Episode 84 Rich Lewis and Brian Russell on Growth in Centering Prayer

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. Link to Signup for the Jan 15-16, 2022 Centering Prayer Summit 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.silenceteaching.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

Episode 83 Rev. April Fiet on The Sacred Pulse Holy Rhythms for Overwhelmed Souls

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. #spiritualformation #sacred #spiritualgrowth

Ep 81 Dr Bob Tuttle The Gift of Faith, Anointed Weaknesses and Surrendering Fully to God's Love

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 ,

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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 Videocast. It's also available on Spotify, Podbean, and iTunes as a podcast.

Episode 79 Dr Pamela King on Thriving with Stone Age Minds

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... 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.

Episode 78 Beth Fisher–Remorseless: A Journey to Finding Your True Self

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 Videocast. It's also available on Spotify, Podbean, and iTunes as a podcast.

Episode 77 Dr Ken Collins on Jesus the Stranger

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.

Episode 75 Brian Russell on How God Uses Silent Meditative Prayer to Transform Us

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 Videocast. It's also available on Spotify, Podbean, and iTunes as a podcast.

Episode 74 Marnie Swedberg on Dynamic Speaking, Growth, and Goal Achieving

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.

Episode 73: Gena Thomas on Missions, Justice, Immigration, and Loving Our Neighbor

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.

Episode 72 Aaron Perry on Pastoral Care and Leadership in the Local Church

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/facu... Wesley Seminary Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 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.

Episode 71 Lisa Colón Delay– The Wild Land Within: Cultivating Wholenes Through Spiritual Practice

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.

Episode 68 Dr Ashley Hales on A Spacious Life: Trading Hustle and Hurry for the Goodness of Limits

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 Videocast. It's also available on Spotify, Podbean, and iTunes as a podcast.

Episode 69 Dr Beth Allison Barr on The Making of Biblical Womanhood

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.

Episode 70 Mark Scandrette on The Ninefold Path of Jesus: Hidden Wisdom of the Beatitudes

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.