The Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations Podcast

Episode 27 Dr. AJ Sherrill on the Enneagram and Spiritual Formation

Author, teacher, and Pastor AJ Sherrill (D.Min., Fuller Theological Seminary) takes us on a deep dive into how the enneagram. Our conversation centers on his new book The Enneagram for Spiritual Formation: How Knowing Ourselves Can Make Us More Like Jesus (Brazos, 2020)

For a more information and links to resources: Go to Show Notes

Episode 26 Dr.Joel Pérez on Cultural Humility, the Church and Racial Reconciliation

In this week’s episode, Dr. Joel Pérez discusses the critically important topic of cultural humility with me. Joel brings his life experiences as a Christian, a former administrator in Higher Ed, and his skills as a business coach to help us think through issues of racial reconciliation and cultural humility in the Church and beyond.

For full bio and list of resources: http://missionalhermeneutics.blogspot.com/2020/09/episode-26-dr-joel-perez-cultural.html

Episode 25 Dr. Matt O'Reilly: The Pastor-Theologian, Holiness, and Human Flourishing

In this week’s episode Dr. Matt O’Reilly reflects on his vocation as a pastor theologian. We take deep dive into the importance of scholarship within the context of flesh and blood ministry. We also discuss holiness in terms of happiness and human flourishing. Don’t miss this rich conversation.

Show notes with Links to Resources: https://missionalhermeneutics.blogspot.com/2020/09/episode-25-dr-matt-oreilly-serving-as.html

Episode 24: Dr.Michael Beck on Contextual Intelligences, Missional Formation, and Fresh Expressions of the Church

In this week's episode, Dr. Michael Beck talks about his new book "Contextual Intelligence: Unlocking the Ancient Secret to Mission on the Front Lines" (co-written with Dr. Leonard Sweet).

 Show notes for Episode 24 with Dr. Michael Beck (including ways to connect and links to resources)

Episode 23 Matthew Johnson: Entire Sanctification and the Guide to Holiness

In today’s episode, Rev. Matthew Johnson and I talk about his interest and passion for the transformational message of Christian holiness. Matthew shares his own life experience as well as draws from mentors and his extensive research into contemporary and historical writings on entire sanctification. We also talk about his newsletter “A Guide to Holiness” that shares testimonies of God’s work of sanctifying grace. You will be inspired and encouraged in your own growth in grace. 

Show notes: http://missionalhermeneutics.blogspot.com/2020/09/episode-23-matthew-johnson-entire.html 

Episode #22 Alastair Sterne – Rhythms for Life: Spiritual Practices for Who God Made You to Be

Alastair Sterne (lead pastor of St. Peter’s Fireside in Vancouver, British Columbia) discusses his new InterVarsity Press book Rhythms for Life: Spiritual Practices for Who God Created You to Be. We cover the key challenges of spiritual growth, transparency in ministry, creating healthy and integrative rhythms for living, and helping others to integrate Christian identity, spiritual gifts, values and mission.

Buy a copy of Rhythms for Life: Spiritual Practices for Who God Created You to Be (https://www.ivpress.com/rhythms-for-life) or https://amzn.to/3hvWOZG .

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Full Show notes and links: http://missionalhermeneutics.blogspot.com/2020/08/episode-22-alastair-sterne-rhythms-for.html

Episode #21 Dr Elaine Heath on Contemplative Spirituality, Sanctification, and the Healing of Trauma

In this week’s episode, Dr. Elaine Heath takes us deep into contemplative spirituality, entire sanctification, and the healing of trauma. Dr. Heath draws on her expertise in Scripture, spiritual formation (rooted in contemplative spirituality), mission and the theology of Phoebe Palmer. We have a rich conversation about inner healing and holiness.

Full Show Notes (including links to Dr. Heath's websites and resources): https://missionalhermeneutics.blogspot.com/2020/08/episode-21-dr-elaine-heath.html

Episode #20 Dr.Robert Wall on Reading Scripture as Wesleyans for Deep Transformation

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Robert Wall (Professor of Scripture and Wesleyan Studies at Seattle Pacific University) about the theological interpretation of Scripture. We focus on distinctively Wesleyan approaches to reading the Bible. In particular, we discuss how Scripture invites us to a deeper life of holiness and transformation.

Show notes: https://missionalhermeneutics.blogspot.com/2020/08/episode-20-dr-robert-wall-on-reading.html

Episode #19 Dr. Amy Oden: Spiritual Formation and the Practice of Christian Mindfulness

In this episode, Dr. Amy Oden shares deep insights from her research in the early Church and Christian spirituality on hospitality, Christian mindfulness and the formation of Christians for God’s mission. Listeners will appreciate the engagement with John Wesley’s teaching on watchfulness and its connection to formation. The conversation centers on her recent book Right Here Right Now: The Practice of Christian Mindfulness.

 

Full Show notes: https://missionalhermeneutics.blogspot.com/2020/08/episode-19-dr-amy-oden-spiritual.html

Episode #18: The Wesleyan Means of Grace, Transformation, & Christian Perfection with Dr Andrew Thompson

Andrew Thompson: Wesley’s Means of Grace, Transformation, and Christian Perfection

 

Listen in this week as Brian interviews noted Wesley scholar and pastor Dr. Andrew Thompson. Dr. Thompson takes us deep into a Wesleyan understanding and practice of the means of grace. Brian and Andrew end the episode with a powerful conversation about entire sanctification. Andrew offers a compelling modern testimony of what true holiness looks like today.

 

Show Notes: https://missionalhermeneutics.blogspot.com/2020/07/ep-18-wesleyan-means-of-grace.html