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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.
Episodes
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Kat Armas shares from her deep knowledge of Scripture and culture as we discuss her new book Abuelita Faith: What Women on the Margins Teach Us about Wisdom, Persistence, and Strength (Releases Aug 10, 2021)
Bio:
Kat Armas (M.Div and MAT, Fuller Theological Seminary), a Cuban-American writer and speaker, hosts The Protagonistas podcast, where she highlights the stories of everyday women of color, including writers, pastors, church leaders, and theologians. She has written for Christianity Today, Sojourners, Relevant, Christians for Biblical Equality, Fuller Youth Institute, Fathom Magazine, and Missio Alliance. Armas also works on the “Living A Better Story” project at Fuller Youth Institute and speaks regularly at conferences on race and justice.
Buy Kat’s new book Abuelita Faith: What Women on the Margins Teach Us about Wisdom, Persistence, and Strength https://amzn.to/3ipf5tk
Connecting with Kat:
Website: Katarmas.com
The Protagonists Podcast: https://katarmas.com/theprotagonistaspodcast
Twitter @kat_armas
IG: https://www.instagram.com/kat_armas/?hl=en
Books Recommended by Kat:
Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants https://amzn.to/3Bk0V5i
Barbara Taylor Brown Preaching Life https://amzn.to/3iDjEAj
Ada Maria Isasi-Diza Mujerista Theology https://amzn.to/3zomMa0
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com or preorder: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’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. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.
Please tell your friends about the Deep Dive Spirituality Videocast. It's also available on Spotify, Podbean, and iTunes as a podcast.
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
AJ Sherrill shares from the deep knowledge and wisdom of his latest book Being with God: The Absurdity, Necessity, and Neurology of Contemplative Prayer (Releases Oct 19)
Bio: AJ Sherrill (DMin, Fuller Theological Seminary) has more than twenty years of experience as a pastor from the beaches of S. California to the streets of NYC. He presently serves as the Lead Pastor of Saint Peters Church and is in process of Anglican ordination. He is an adjunct professor at Fuller Theological Seminary, where he teaches popular courses on preaching and the Enneagram.
Buy his new book Being with God: The Absurdity, Necessity, and Neurology of Contemplative Prayer (Releases Oct 19) https://amzn.to/3ADPJ3e
Listen to our interview about the enneagram in Episode 27: https://deepdivespirituality.podbean.com/e/episode-27-dr-aj-sherrill-on-the-enneagram-and-spiritual-formation/
Connecting with AJ:
Twitter @ajsherrill
IG: https://www.instagram.com/aj_sherrill/?hl=en
Check out AJ’s other books:
The Enneagram for Spiritual Formation: How Knowing Ourselves Can Make Us More Like Jesus (with Chuck Degroat) https://amzn.to/3j7qSeW
Expansive: Stretching Beyond Superficial Christianity https://amzn.to/3cxbB4F
Quiet: Hearing God Amidst The Noise https://amzn.to/2S3JOiB
Being with God: The Absurdity, Necessity, and Neurology of Contemplative Prayer (Releases Oct 19) https://amzn.to/3ADPJ3e
Books Recommended by AJ:
Free Article by Nouwen “Moving From Solitude to Community to Ministry” https://entermission.typepad.com/my_weblog/files/moving_from_solitude_to_community_to_ministry_henri_nouwen.pdf
Teresa of Avilla Interior Castle https://amzn.to/2UC0lyS
Scazzero Emotionally Healthy Discipleship https://amzn.to/3hsOwnv
Eldridge Get Your Life Back: Every Day Practices for a World Gone Mad https://amzn.to/3wFePLX
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com or preorder: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’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. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.
Please tell your friends about the Deep Dive Spirituality podcast.
Monday Jul 05, 2021
Monday Jul 05, 2021
In this week's episode, Markus Watson takes you on a deep dive into the a painful Dark Night of the Soul experience as a pastor and we talk about mission in the local church.
Markus Watson is the host of the Spiritual Life and Leadership podcast (the official podcast for Fuller Seminary's Church Leadership Institute) and the author of Beyond Thingification: Helping Your Church Engage in God's Mission. A pastor for nearly twenty years, Markus now serves as the Interim Pastor at Westmorland Community Presbyterian Church in the rural Southern California town of Westmorland. Markus lives in San Diego with his wife, Robin, and his three kids, Micah, Macy, and Drew.
Buy Markus’ book: Beyond Thingification: Helping Your Church Engage in God's Mission https://amzn.to/3A5oRc5
Connect with Markus Watson:
Spiritual Life and Leadership Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spiritual-life-and-leadership/id1435252632
Books Recommend by Markus
Scazzero Emotionally Healthy Spirituality https://amzn.to/36eqarj
Nouwen, Life of the Beloved https://amzn.to/3yuLO6V
—— Return of the Prodigal https://amzn.to/3xjuAZL
Manning Abba’s Child https://amzn.to/3hAFLXE
Brenner, Surrender to Love: Discovering the Heart of Christian Spirituality https://amzn.to/3hDTmgB
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com or preorder: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’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. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.
Friday Jun 25, 2021
Friday Jun 25, 2021
In this episode, internationally acclaimed author, transformational speaker, and Emotional Eating Expert Tricia Nelson shares her wisdom and expertise on understanding addictive personalities and overcoming the inner pain that fuels them.
Buy Tricia's book: Heal Your Hunger: 7 Simple Steps to End Emotional Eating Now https://amzn.to/3xqdHfE
Connect with Tricia Nelson:
Website: https://www.healyourhunger.com/are-you-an-emotional-eater-or-food-addict/
Twitter: @triciagnelson
Instagram: @tricianelson_
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com
or preorder: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’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. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.
Please tell your friends about the Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations podcast. It's also available on Spotify, Podbean, and iTunes as well as YouTube as a Videocast.
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Callie and Roz Picardo share rich insights on financial stewardship from their new book: Money Talks: A Biblical Take on Earning, Saving, Spending, and Giving.
Buy Money Talks. https://amzn.to/3gxODy0
Connect with the Picardo's: www.rosariopicardo.com
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com or preorder: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’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. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.
Please tell your friends about the Deep Dive Spirituality Videocast. It's also available on Spotify, Podbean, and iTunes as a podcast.
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Dr. Tod Bolsinger talks about navigating uncertainty and change using the principles of adaptive leadership taught in his books Canoeing the Mountains and Tempered Resilience: How Leaders are Formed in the Crucible of Change.
Bio:
Tod Bolsinger (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is a speaker, executive coach, former pastor, and author who serves as associate professor of leadership formation and senior fellow for the De Pree Center for Leadership at Fuller Seminary. He is the author of Tempered Resilience and Canoeing the Mountains, which was named Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year in Pastoral Leadership, as well as the Christianity Today Award of Merit recipient It Takes a Church to Raise a Christian.
A frequent speaker and consultant, he serves as an executive coach for corporate, nonprofit, educational, and church organizations in transformational leadership. For seventeen years, he was the senior pastor of San Clemente Presbyterian Church in San Clemente, California, after serving for ten years at First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood. Tod and his wife, Beth, have two children.
Books by Tod:
Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory https://amzn.to/2T8Wf0u
Tempered Resilience: How Leaders are Formed in the Crucible of Change https://amzn.to/2TIeVV1
It Takes a Church to Raise a Christian https://amzn.to/3wa2orI
Books Recommended by Tod:
Ronald Heifetz The Practice of Adaptive Leadership: Tools and Tactics for Changing Your Organization and the World https://amzn.to/3pDv5Ly
Edwin Friedman Failure of Nerve https://amzn.to/2TK6oAW
Jonathan Sacks Lessons in Leadership. Weekly Reading of the Jewish Bible https://amzn.to/3v6A48C
Connect with Tod Bollinger:
Text “Change” to 66866 for information on Tod's coaching
Twitter: @todbol
De Pree Center at Fuller Seminary: Church Leadership Institute https://depree.org/church/
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com or preorder: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’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. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.
Please tell your friends about the Deep Dive Spirituality Videocast. It's also available on Spotify, Podbean, and iTunes as a podcast.
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Did the Exodus from Egypt Really happen? Dr. Mark Janzen (Ph.D.) takes us on a deep dive into the historical reliability of the Exodus from Egypt. Mark is the editor of Five Views on the Exodus: Historicity, Chronology, and Theological Implications (Zondervan).
Dr. Mark Janzen is an assistant professor of history at Louisiana College and deputy director of the Karnak Great Hypostyle Hall Project. His research interests include Egyptian history and culture, Egyptian epigraphy, the historicity of the Exodus, and the intersection of archaeology and biblical studies. He is the editor of Five Views of the Exodus and a co-host for OnScript - the Biblical World.
Buy the Book: Five Views on the Exodus: Historicity, Chronology, and Theological Implications (Zondervan) https://amzn.to/3yZvqw2
Dr. Janzen's Recommendations:
C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity https://amzn.to/3wOs9hg
Sire, Universe Next Door https://amzn.to/3uL6uVP
Books by William Craig Lane https://amzn.to/3wRWzzi
IVP Atlas of the Bible https://amzn.to/2SVKSJj
Kenneth Kitchen, On the Reliability of the Bible https://amzn.to/3cym01h
Connect with Mark Janzen
https://www.memphis.edu/hypostyle/
Podcast https://onscript.study/about-matt-and-matt/biblical-world-hosts/
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
Brian Russell’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. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.
#exodus #biblehistory #archaeologyofexodus
Tuesday May 25, 2021
Tuesday May 25, 2021
In this episode Dr. John Oswalt (Distinguished Visiting Professor of Old Testament at Asbury Seminary) talks about how to understand and live out the biblical promise of holiness of heart and life. Dr. Oswalt personally mentored me from 1993-96.
Select Books by Dr. John Oswalt
Called to Be Holy: A Biblical Perspective https://amzn.to/3hQBelB
The Bible Among the Myths: Unique Revelation or Just Ancient Literature https://amzn.to/2REh1F0
Here is his esteemed commentary on the book of Isaiah:
The Book of Isaiah (Chapters 1–39) https://amzn.to/3wv4QsM
The Book of Isaiah (Chapters 40-66) https://amzn.to/3ueToQs
Books that Helped Shape John Oswalt Spiritually:
John of the Cross, Dark Night of the Soul https://amzn.to/3utQgAx
Elliot Shadow of the Almighty https://amzn.to/2Styz6t
Hudson Taylor's Spiritual Secret https://amzn.to/3fia7y0
O'Kempis Imitation of Christ https://amzn.to/2T9b6Ic
Oswald Chambers My Utmost for His Highest https://amzn.to/3oPVzJl
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/oneboo...
Pre-order: Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
or sign up for information: centeringprayerbook.com
Social Media and Info on Coaching:
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Life and Business Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
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
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.
Wednesday May 19, 2021
Wednesday May 19, 2021
In this week's episode, Rich Lewis takes you on a deep dive into the practice of centering prayer and how sitting with God in silence can help you to grow even deeper.
Read Rich's Book:
Sitting with God: A Journey to Your True Self Through Centering Prayer https://amzn.to/3fvjUzM
Connecting with Rich: www.silencesteaching.com
Twitter: @richlewis01
Instagram: @rich_lewis3
Books Recommended by Rich:
Bourgeault Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening https://amzn.to/3dVGwHC
Frenette, The Path of Centering Prayer: Deepening Your Experience of God https://amzn.to/3fupe6y
Keating, Open Mind, Open Heart https://amzn.to/33XJSXf
Laird Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation https://amzn.to/3hEwcZm
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
or sign up for information: centeringprayerbook.com
Connecting with Brian:
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Life and Business Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com
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
Bio: Rich Lewis is an author, speaker and coach who focuses on centering prayer as a means of inner transformation. He teaches centering prayer in both his local and virtual community and offers one-on-one coaching. Rich’s newest book is titled, Sitting with God: A Journey To Your True Self Through Centering Prayer. He publishes a weekly meditation, book reviews, and interviews on his site, Silence Teaches. He has published articles for a number of organizations, including Contemplative Light, Abbey of the Arts, Contemplative Outreach, EerdWord, In Search of a New Eden, the Ordinary Mystic at Patheos, and the Contemplative Writer. Rich has been a daily practitioner of centering prayer since June 1, 2014. Centering prayer has been so life-giving and life-changing that he feels compelled to share his journey with others who wish to learn more. Rich resides with his family in Ambler, Pennsylvania. Learn more about him at www.SilenceTeaches.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 May 11, 2021
Tuesday May 11, 2021
In this episode, Brian interviews Frank Viola about his Scribe writing conference as well as the inspiration and lessons of his best selling and favorite books. Frank then invites Brian to share about his writing.
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
God's Favorite Place on Earth https://amzn.to/3fafVs6
Revise Us Again: Living from a Renewed Christian Script https://amzn.to/3uBMcPo
Regrace: What the Shocking Beliefs of the Great Christians Can Teach Us Today https://amzn.to/3ewydol
Brian's Book's
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3fxatPU
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Forthcoming: Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/3ewyx6x
or www.centeringprayerbook.com
Connect with Frank
frankviola.org
Connect with Brian:
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links.