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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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Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
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-guide-for-daily-prayer/
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:
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.
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
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 Frank 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.
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
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
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Dr. Steve Rankin (director of the Spiritual Maturity Project and retired chaplain of Southern Methodist University) takes us on a deep dive into spiritual formation and the practice of holiness.
Connect with Steve:
Blogs: www.stephenrankin.com and www.spiritualmaturityproject.org under the name “Pressing On.” Search for Spiritual Maturity Project Facebook page.
Twitter: @StephenWRankin
Connect with Brian:
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Deep Dive Spirituality Group Coaching for Pastors www.deepdivespirituality.com
Books by Steve:
Aiming at Maturity: The Goal of the Christian Life https://amzn.to/2ITS7MU
Books Recommended by Steve:
Robert Coleman, The Master Plan of Evangelism. https://amzn.to/2ISoCL3
Robert Roberts, Spiritual Emotions: A Psychology of Christian Virtues, https://amzn.to/35K9fgV
Lesslie Newbigin, Gospel in a Pluralist Society https://amzn.to/35JkKW4
John Wesley, A Plain Account of Christian Perfection http://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/a-plain-account-of-christian-perfection/
Bio:
Steve's a retired university chaplain from Southern Methodist University. Before that gig, he served as professor of religion and campus minister at Southwestern College in Kansas. Pastoral ministry for 12 or so years before then, with a 3 year stint in an expatriate congregation outside Rome, Italy. Started adult life (post-college) as a junior high teacher and basketball and track coach. In some form or another, he has taught every age from Kindergarten through doctor of ministry students. He's married to Joni and they have four grown children and five grandchildren.
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
In this week’s episode, Dr. Len Sweet shares deep insights from his new book Contextual Intelligence: The Ancient Secret to Mission on the Front Lines, practices for sustaining excellence over a lifetime, semiotics, and holiness in the 21st century.
For full show notes go to brianrussell.org
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
In this week’s episode, Dr. JR Woodward talks about the critical role of character and identity formation for missional leadership. We also engage in a rich conversation about the role of desire in spiritual formation.
See show notes: Episode 32
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
John Carroll takes us on a deep dive into the ministry of teaching spiritual formation to others. Listen in as he shares his story and lessons learned during his journey in created spiritual formation programs for two major ministries including his current role as director of the School of Kingdom Living at Dallas Willard Ministries.
Show notes: brianrussell.org
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
In today’s episode, Dr. Robert “Bob” Tuttle discusses entire sanctification, the power of the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and his ministry of mentoring. Bob and I cover much ground today and our conversation ends in a powerful testimony about holiness and the work of God in our lives. Don’t miss this one.
Check out the Show Notes for Episode 30
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
How is the Old Testament still relevant today? In this week's episode, I examine the critical role that the Old Testament plays in promoting the Love for God and for Neighbor by critiquing idolatry, syncretism, and injustice.
Show Notes: www.brianrussell.org
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
This week, Mark Danzey talk about the role that coaching plays in leadership and life.
Are you a pastor who is interested in participating in a dynamic group experience? Check out: groupcoachingforpastors.com
For complete show notes: Episode 28 notes