Saturday, January 28, 2023

Episode 120 Brian Russell on the Critical Role of Gratitude in Cultivating Spiritual Growth


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

Monday, January 23, 2023

Episode 119 Jesse Eubanks on Understanding God, Yourself and Others Through the Enneagram


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

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Episode 118 Key Lessons for Spiritual Growth from 2022


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.