Episode 55 Centering Prayer: Why Our Souls Need Silence

In this episode, Brian shares about why our souls need silence and how centering prayers functions as his “go to” practice for silence and solitude.

Bio: Brian Russell (Ph.D.) is a Professor of Biblical Studies and founder of Deep Dive Spirituality. Deep Dive Spirituality serves pastors and spiritual leaders through Dr. Russell’s ministries of preaching, teaching, and coaching.

 

Sign up for information about his Fall 2021 book– Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life at www.centeringprayerbook.com

Check out these episodes for more on Centering Prayer:

Episode 8 What is Deep Dive Spirituality? https://youtu.be/wS606FJ6IJ4

Episode 13 Centering Prayer, Healing & Spiritual Formation https://youtu.be/9jg9YysS2aM

Episode 46 Fr. Murchadh Ó Madagáin on Centering Prayer: Is it Christian? https://youtu.be/O-W99AxYdZw 

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/

 

Pre-order: Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ 

 

Books Recommended by Brian on Centering Prayer

 

Bourgeault Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening https://amzn.to/3dVGwHC

 

Keating, Intimacy with God: An Introduction to Centering Prayer https://amzn.to/2AfhkNT

 

Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation https://amzn.to/2BUNaji

 

Madagain, Centering Prayer and the Healing of the Unconscious https://amzn.to/2UzZqwa

 

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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

 

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