Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations: Episode 8: Brian Russell asks What is a Deep Dive Spirituality?

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/