Episode 41: Mark Tooley on Christianity, Democracy, and Navigating the Political Challenges of Today

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 Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Thank you for your support of the video/podcast through your purchase of books.

Episode 40 Donald Robertson How to Think Like a Roman Emperor (Stoicism and Spirituality)

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 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 Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the show by purchasing products through these links.

Episode 39 Top Spiritual Lessons from 2020 with Dr Brian Russell

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/ 

Episode 38 Gene Yotka – Reflections on the Contemplative Life in 2020 and Beyond

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. Dr. Brian Russell is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Episode 37 Dr Winfield Bevins on Liturgy, Mission, and Spiritual Formation

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-... 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 Links to Amazon are affiliate links

Episode 36 Frank Viola on Reclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom

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 Frannk 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 Links to Amazon are Affiliate links.

Episode 35 Drs. Justus Hunter and Phil Tallon on The Absolute Basics of the Wesleyan Way

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