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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 solo episodes and interviews with leading practitioners and thinkers.
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26 minutes ago
26 minutes ago
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:
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.
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
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.
Buy me a coffee (Thank you for supporting my work): www.paypal.me/drbrianrussell
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
Sign up for Brian’s Monthly Update: www.brianrussellphd.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/
Join Brian’s Monthly free centering prayer 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 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.
Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
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
Sign up for Brian’s Monthly Update: www.brianrussellphd.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/
Join Brian’s Monthly free centering prayer 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 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.
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
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.
Interested in joining Brian Russell's Deeper program (launches each Mar 1 and Sept 1): www.brianrussellphd.com/deeper or email: brian@brianrussellphd.com
Sign up for Brian’s Monthly Update: 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/
Join Brian’s Monthly free centering prayer 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 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.
#transfiguration #Luke #jesus
Saturday Feb 15, 2025
Saturday Feb 15, 2025
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
Interested in joining Brian Russell's Deeper program (launches each Mar 1 and Sept 1): www.brianrussellphd.com/deeper or email: brian@brianrussellphd.com
Sign up for Brian’s Monthly Update: www.brianrussellphd.com/newsletter
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/
Join Brian’s Monthly free centering prayer 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 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.
#holyspirit #holiness #spiritualleader
Saturday Feb 08, 2025
Saturday Feb 08, 2025
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
Interested in joining Brian Russell's Deeper program (launches each Mar 1 and Sept 1): www.brianrussellphd.com/deeper
Sign up for Brian’s Monthly Update: 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/
Join Brian’s Monthly free centering prayer 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 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.
#addiction #spiritualgrowth #recovery
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
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”
Interested in Deeper: www.brianrussellphd.com/deeper
Sign up for Brian’s Monthly Update: 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/
Join Brian’s Monthly free centering prayer 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 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.
#burnout #ministry #spiritualgrowth
Monday Jan 20, 2025
Monday Jan 20, 2025
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.
Sign up for Brian’s Monthly Update: www.brianrussellphd.com/newsletter
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
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.
#sanctification #holiness #perfectlove
Monday Jan 06, 2025
Monday Jan 06, 2025
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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Interested in a coaching relationship with Brian for 2025?
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
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 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.
Monday Dec 30, 2024
Monday Dec 30, 2024
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.
Sign up for Brian's Free Monthly Deep Dive Spirituality Update: Resources to fuel your Spiritual Growth, Biblical Interpretation and Missional Imagination: www.brianrussellphd.com/newsletter
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
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.