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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
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
In this episode, Dr. Beth Felker Jones of Northern Seminary engages in a wide ranging conversation about Christian doctrine, Wesleyan theology, entire sanctification, the optimism of grace, and her writing practices.
Bio:
Dr. Beth Felker Jones, who earned her doctorate at Duke University, teaches theology at Northern Seminary. She is the author of books including Faithful: A Theology of Sex, Practicing Christian Doctrine: An Introduction to Thinking and Living Theologically, God the Spirit: Introducing Pneumatology in Wesleyan and Ecumenical Perspective, and The Marks of His Wounds: Resurrection Doctrine and Gender Politics.
Books by Beth:
Practicing Christian Doctrine https://amzn.to/3ns6RUU
Faithful: A Theology of Sex. https://amzn.to/2Z2FLdI
Pandemic Prayers https://amzn.to/3x0m2rv
Full list on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Fq6u3d
Books Recommended by Beth:
Augustine Confessions https://amzn.to/3qPJEya
Julian of Norwich Revelations of Divine Love https://amzn.to/3CubC4v
Willie James Jennings, Christian Imagination: Theology and the Origins of Race https://amzn.to/3DCcLIT
Connect with Beth:
Search Beth Felker Jones on Google
Twitter/Instagram: @bethfelkerjones
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 order: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E.
For group discounts, contact Sr. Estelle at Paracletepress.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Brian’s Main Website (coaching and other resources): www.brianrussellphd.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. It's also available on YouTube as a Videocast.
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
In this episode, Dr. Robert "Bob" Tuttle takes us on a deep dive into the gift of faith, our greatest strengths as anointed weaknesses and the importance of surrendering fully to God's love for us.
Dr. Robert Tuttle was also a guest on Episode 7 https://youtu.be/Bfqi--7fPh8 , Episode 30 https://youtu.be/xyfqNbLE87Y and Episode 53 https://youtu.be/Mq4dYEPZ9Zs
Books by Bob:
Sanctity without the Starch: A Layperson’s Guide to a Wesleyan Theology of Grace https://amzn.to/3dNbkLB
The Story of Evangelism, A History of the Witness of the Gospel (Abingdon Press, 2006). https://amzn.to/2LuQMKc
Shortening the Leap, From Honest Doubt to Enduring Faith (Bristol House) https://amzn.to/3bwTlWL
In Our Time, the Life and Ministry of E. Stanley Jones” (ESJ Foundation). https://amzn.to/360zIFF
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 order: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E .
For group discounts, contact Sr. Estelle at Paracletepress.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Brian’s Main Website (coaching and other resources): www.brianrussellphd.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. It's also available on Spotify, Podbean, and iTunes as well as on YouTube as a Videocast.
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
In this week’s episode, Brian Russell offers a series of metaphors that he finds helpful to describe deep spiritual formation and growth. He roots all of the metaphors with Bernard of Clairvaux’s exhortation to serve others as a reservoir rather than as a canal.
Get a copy of Brian’s latest book – Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life (Paraclete Press, 2021): https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E
Check out Bernard of Clairvaux’s Sermon #18 on the Song of Songs to read about the reservoir metaphor: https://hymnsandchants.com/Texts/Sermons/SongOfSongs/Sermon18/Sermon18.htm
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
Madagáin, Centering Prayer and the Healing of the Unconscious https://amzn.to/2UzZqwa
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 order: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E . For group discounts, contact Sr. Estelle at Paracletepress.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Brian’s Main Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business 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 Pod/Videocast. It's also available on YouTube, Spotify, Podbean, and iTunes as a podcast.
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
In this week's episode, Dr. Pamela King talks about her latest book Thriving with Stone Age Minds: Evolutionary Psychology, Christian faith, and the Quest for Human Flourishing. We take a deep dive into the intersection of developmental psychology, theology, and neuroscience to talk about human purpose and thriving.
Buy the book: Thriving with Stone Age Minds https://amzn.to/314qE47
Dr. Pamela Ebstyne King (PhD) is the executive director of the Thrive Center and the Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science in the School of Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary. She is co-author of The Reciprocating Self and coeditor of The Handbook of Spiritual Development in Childhood and Adolescence.
Books by Pam:
The Reciprocating Self (coauthor) https://amzn.to/3Ed5DSW
The Handbook of Spiritual Development in Childhood and Adolescence (coauthor) https://amzn.to/3pB5YuN
Books Recommended by Pam:
Henri Nouwen, The Inner Voice of Love: A Journey Through Anguish to Freedom https://amzn.to/3bd1hij
Parker Palmer, Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation https://amzn.to/2ZnKwhE
David Brenner books https://amzn.to/3vKyvyS
Connecting with Pam:
Twitter: @drpamking
Instagram: drpamking
Thrive Center: https://thethrivecenter.org/about/pam-ebstyne-king/
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s latest book Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com
or order: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E .
For group discounts, contact Sr. Estelle at Paracletepress.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.brianrussellphd.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 Pod/Videocast. It's also available on Spotify, Podbean, and iTunes.
Saturday Oct 16, 2021
Saturday Oct 16, 2021
In this week’s episode, Beth Fisher takes us on a deep dive into issues of identity. Our conversation finds its roots in her outstanding book Remorseless: Learning to Lose Labels, Expectations, and Assumptions Without Losing Yourself.
Beth Fisher is a motivational speaker and life coach and holds two master's degrees in theology. An avid marathoner, she and her family live in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Buy Beth’s Books:
Remorseless: Learning to Lose Labels, Expectations, and Assumptions Without Losing Yourself https://amzn.to/3n41p9p
Remorseless Workshop: A Journey to Losing Labels, Expectations, and Assumptions–And Finding Yourself https://amzn.to/3jbmDkr
Books Recommended by Beth:
Geisler/Turek, I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist https://amzn.to/2YXlPIR
Barbara Brown Taylor, Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others https://amzn.to/3DL5GVV
Richard Rohr, The Wisdom Pattern: Order, Chaos, Reorder https://amzn.to/2YTu217
Connect with Beth Fisher: www.bethfisher.com
Twitter @bethfish_author
Instagram @bethfisher_author
Connect with Brian Russell: Information about Brian’s latest book Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com
or order: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E .
For group discounts, contact Sr. Estelle at Paracletepress.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com
Business and Life Coaching: www.brianrussellphd.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 Pod/Videocast. It's also available on Spotify, Podbean, and iTunes.
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Dr. Kenneth Collins (professor of Historical Theology and Wesley Studies) at Asbury Theological Seminary takes us on a deep dive into his newest book: Jesus the Stranger: The Man from Galilee and the Light of the World (Seedbed, 2021). We have a powerful and compelling conversation about the Jesus of Scripture in contrast to the various "Jesus's" in secular culture and even in the Church. Ken especially emphasizes the innocent suffering of Jesus.
Order today: Jesus the Stranger https://amzn.to/3ixjqvg
Connect with Ken Collins:
Asbury Theological Seminary https://asburyseminary.edu/faculty/kenneth-collins/
Selected Books by Ken Collins:
The Theology of John Wesley: Holy Love and the Shape of Grace https://amzn.to/3D9Jg0f
Wesley One Volume Commentary (co-edited with Robert Wall) https://amzn.to/3a3Arsb
A Real Christian: The Life of John Wesley https://amzn.to/2ZMP80Y
The Sermons of John Wesley: A Collection for the Christian Journey (w/Jason Vickers) https://amzn.to/3Ba9rTZ
For all book by Ken. See his Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.com/Kenneth-J-Collins/e/B001HCWO1I?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1633375965&sr=8-1
Books Recommended by Ken Collins:
Emil Brunner, The Divine-Human Encounter https://amzn.to/3lbrTGm
Luther, Commentary on Galatians https://amzn.to/3uGVnPx
Wesley's Sermons (see above)
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 order: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E.
For group discounts, contact Sr. Estelle at Paracletepress.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. Please tell your friends about the Deep Dive Spirituality Videocast. It's also available on Spotify, Podbean, and iTunes as a podcast.
Friday Oct 01, 2021
Friday Oct 01, 2021
Joshua Mcnall takes us on a deep dive into issues of faith, certainty and uncertainty. We explore his new IVP book Perhaps: Reclaiming the Space Between Doubt and Dogmatism.
Buy Joshua’s book: Perhaps: Reclaiming the Space Between Doubt and Dogmatism. https://amzn.to/3AcJi5P
Bio: Joshua McNall (Ph.D., University of Manchester) is associate professor of pastoral theology, ambassador of church relations and director of the Honors program at Oklahoma Wesleyan University. He is also host of the Outpost Theology podcast. His other published books are below.
Connect with Josh:
Books by Joshua:
The Mosaic of Atonement https://amzn.to/3Fad6Uc
Long Story Short: the Bible in Six Simple Movements https://amzn.to/3irXaTo
Books recommended by Joshua:
NT Wright, Jesus and the Victory of God https://amzn.to/3A1bloo
C.S. Lewis, The Great Divorce https://amzn.to/3A5ctaG
Flannery O’Connor, Complete Works https://amzn.to/2YdcLze
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 order: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E . For group discounts, contact Sr. Estelle at Paracletepress.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.
Please tell your friends about the Deep Dive Spirituality Videocast. It's also available on Spotify, Podbean, and iTunes as a podcast.
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
In this week's episode I talk about how God uses centering prayer, i.e., silent meditative prayer, to transform us. I take you on a deep dive into how to respond to the thoughts you encounter when you sit in silence. In particular, I discuss the "evil" or "distracting" thoughts that will most trouble you if you practice consistently. I hope that it serves you powerfully.
My latest book Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life (Paraclete Press) is now available in paperback and ebook formats.
Buy from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AroGYf
or directly from Paraclete Press: www.paracletepress.com
Connect with Brian Russell:
Sign up for Brian's email updates: 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. Please tell your friends about the Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations podcast. It's also available on Spotify, Podbean, and iTunes as well as on YouTube as a videocast.
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Marnie Swedberg takes us on a deep dive into leadership, growth, and achieving dynamic goals.
Bio:
Marnie Swedberg embodies faith-in-action while generating "aha" moments of perspective transformation through her keynotes, media appearances, 13 books and online programs. As the leadership mentor to over 15,000 leaders from 35 counties, she provides coaching, practical help and clear, God-centric focus. Tune in to her #1 ranked and featured Blog Talk Radio Show and check out www.WomenSpeakers.com, the largest directory of its kind in the world. Invite Marnie to share with your audience.
Connect with Marnie: Marnie.com
Books by Marnie:
Books Recommended by Marnie:
Jan Johnson, Enjoying the Presence of God https://amzn.to/3jUpCi8
Guyon, Experiencing God Through Prayer https://amzn.to/3lmHfqr
Guyon, Experiencing the Depths of Jesus Christ https://amzn.to/3A7HwmU
Bro. Lawrence, Practicing the Presence of God https://amzn.to/2YIi5ed
Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest https://amzn.to/3z12dzW
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: 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.brianrussellphd.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 Sep 01, 2021
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Gena Thomas takes us on a deep dive into issues of short term missions, justice, immigration and loving our neighbor.
Bio:
Gena Thomas is a writer, a faith wrestler, a wife, and a mom. She and her husband, Andrew, have been married for 12 years and they have two elementary-aged children. Gena works as a program coordinator for World Relief. She has been featured on NPR's Morning Edition, in USA Today and Christianity Today among other publications. She published her first book, A Smoldering Wick: Igniting Missions Work with Sustainable Practices in 2016 which merges international development practices with short-term missions. Published in 2019, Gena's second book, Separated by the Border: A Birth Mother, a Foster Mother, and a Migrant Child's 3,000-Mile Journey unpacks the story of reuniting her Honduran foster daughter with her family after separation at the US border. Alisa & The Coronavirus is Gena's first children's book, self-published in April 2020. She is working on an upcoming book about God's abundance.
Purchase Gena's Books:
Separated by the Border: A Birth Mother, a Foster Mother, and a Migrant Child's 3,000-Mile Journey (2019) https://amzn.to/2UYKvij
A Smoldering Wick: Igniting Missions Work with Sustainable Practices (2016) https://amzn.to/2Y1WJrA
Books Recommended by Gena
Soon-Chan Rah, Prophetic Lament: A Call for Justice in Troubled Times https://amzn.to/3jsv8rO
Brueggemann, Journey to the Common Good https://amzn.to/3Dy5Oc8
Connect with Gena: www.genathomas.com
Connect with Brian Russell:
Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: 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.