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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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Saturday Dec 21, 2024
Saturday Dec 21, 2024
Brian Russell shares his transformational takeaways from his study of the Scriptures related to Advent 2024.
Week 1: Psalm 50; Zech 14:1-8; 1 Thes 3:6–13, Luke 21:25–33
Our mighty One, God the Lord, who alone is the righteous judge and our redeemer and deliverer.
Help us to be mindful of the times so that we can wait expectantly and confidently for your arrival.
Fill our hearts with gratitude so that they are open for the infusion of your holy love in order that we may stand firm in faith and manifest love for one another and for the world at the coming of our Lord Jesus.
In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen
Week 2 Psalm 126; Malachi 3:1–5; 1 Cor 4; Luke 3:1–6
Almighty God, who refines, purifies and restores the fortune of your people.
Forgive us our sins. Cut out the idols in our hearts and the injustice that manifests in our lack of love for our neighbors.
May we become stewards of your mysteries, voices of hope that announce your coming, and dreamers who embody before the world what you have done in Christ Jesus
Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit as One God, now and forevermore. Amen
Week 3 Psalm 85, Zeph 3:14–20; Phil 4:4–9; Luke 3:7–20
O God of our salvation, who embodies steadfast love, faithfulness, righteousness and peace,
Be powerfully present as in days of old. Grant us the courage of true repentance so that we may bear fruit that signals our readiness for the deep work you desire to do in us and through us.
Send your Holy Spirit and your fire. Renew and revive a people for yourself that we may exult before the nations in the good news of your salvation.
To you our King: Father, Son and Holy Spirit be all glory now and forevermore. Amen
Week 4 Psalm 80, Mic 5:2–5a, Luke 1:39–56, Hebrews 10:1–10
O Lord, our God of the hosts of heaven,
Cause us to turn back to you so that we may be saved. May your loving gaze shine anew upon us during this season.
We wait patiently for you to renew us as you did in ancient times. Grant us the faith of Elizabeth and Mary who received your Word and acted on it. Fill us with your Holy Spirit. Sanctify us fully through your Son our Lord Jesus Christ the coming One.
To whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
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Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/49MS0ee
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(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/
Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
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.
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Monday Dec 16, 2024
In this week’s episode, Alastair Sterne takes us on a deep dive into true biblical joy.
Buy Alastair’s Books:
Longing for Joy: An Invitation into the Goodness and Beauty of Life https://amzn.to/3ZUGmuD
Rhythms for Life: Spiritual Practices for Who God Created You to Be https://amzn.to/3hvWOZG .
Books Mentioned by Alastair
Charles Taylor
Robert Robertson
Andrew Root
Willie Jennings
Connect with Alastair: Website: www.ordinarymatters.com www.alastairsterne.com/
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Join Brian’s Monthly free centering prayer gathering:
www.centeringprayerbook.com
Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(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/
Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer:
https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: brian@brianrussellphd.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.
#wesley #holiness #perfectlove #spiritualgrowth
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Monday Dec 09, 2024
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Dr. Matt O’Reilly takes us on a deep dive into a biblical exploration of sanctification. We talk about his latest work Free to Be Holy and discuss key elements of understanding and proclaiming the biblical doctrine of entire sanctification for the 21st century.
Buy Matt’s book: Free to Be Holy: A Biblical Theology of Sanctification https://amzn.to/49xJmQQ
Connecting with Matt:
website http://www.theologyproject.online
YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/theologyprojectonline
Twitter: @mporeilly
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theologyprojectonline
https://amzn.to/49xJmQQ
Paul and the Resurrected Body: Social Identity and Ethical Practice (Emory Studies in Early Christianity) https://amzn.to/35diOoH
Bless the Nations: A Devotional for Short-Term Missions https://amzn.to/2GyeRAO
The Letters to the Thessalonians https://my.seedbed.com/product/the-letters-to-the-thessalonians-onebook-daily-weekly/
Resources Recommended by Matt:
Athanasius, On the Incarnation https://amzn.to/3D04iDV
Ayers, Bounds, and Friedman; Holiness: A Biblical, Historical and Systematic Theology https://amzn.to/49o4AQQ
Kinlaw, Mind of Christ https://amzn.to/3OForlc
Verlyn Klinkenborg, Several Short Sentences about Writing https://amzn.to/3c0ZvAo
Carolyn Moore, Art of Holiness podcast: https://artofholiness.com/
Oswalt, Called to Be Holy https://amzn.to/3ZrqVZq
John Wesley A Plain Account of Christian Perfection https://amzn.to/2ZIuLiF
Interested in receiving a monthly update that includes a list of resources/books that I've found helpful as well as my most recent essays, content, and offerings? Sign up: www.brianrussellphd.com/newsletter
Join Brian’s Monthly free centering prayer gathering: www.centeringprayerbook.com
Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(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/
Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer:
https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: brian@brianrussellphd.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.
#holiness #perfectlove #spiritualgrowth
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
In this week's episode, Dr Joe Dongell (Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary) takes us on a deep dive into John Wesley's Theology of Love. Joe offers a true depth of insight into Wesley's ideas about holiness and heart of life. You will be informed and inspired by Dongell's reflections.
Check out Joe Dongell's latest book The Most Excellent Way: John Wesley's Theological of Love (Seedbed, 2024): https://amzn.to/3B1BZ7n
Connecting with Joe: Joe.Dongell@asburyseminary.edu
Books Recommended by Joe Dongell:
G. Eldon Ladd, A Theology of the New Testament https://amzn.to/3ZdEyv1
Ernest Becker, The Denial of Death https://amzn.to/3ZbJ5ye
Interested in receiving a monthly update that includes a list of resources/books that I've found helpful as well as my most recent essays, content, and offerings?
Sign up: www.brianrussellphd.com/newsletter When you sign up, I'll share the Gratitude Amplifier tool with you. If you only want the tool, email me: brian@brianrussellphd.com
Join Brian’s Monthly free centering prayer gathering:
www.centeringprayerbook.com
Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(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/
Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer:
https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: brian@brianrussellphd.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.
#wesley #holiness #perfectlove #spiritualgrowth
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
In this week’s episode, I take a deep dive into the role and power of gratitude for opening us to higher levels of spiritual growth in 2024.
Cicero wrote: "Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others."
Interested in receiving a monthly update that includes a list of resources/books that I've found helpful as well as my most recent essays, content, and offerings? Sign up: www.brianrussellphd.com/newsletter
When you sign up, I'll share the Gratitude Amplifier tool with you. If you only want the tool, email me: brian@brianrussellphd.com
Join Brian’s Monthly free centering prayer gathering: www.centeringprayerbook.com
Resources Recommended on Today’s Episode:
Marcus Aurelius Meditations https://amzn.to/2LrD1za
Epictetus Discourses https://amzn.to/2LrTEe4
and Enchiridion https://amzn.to/3bfDIX9
Seneca Letters from a Stoic https://amzn.to/3rYtwZa
Brian Russell’s Books
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(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/
Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer:
https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: brian@brianrussellphd.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. #gratitude #thanksgiving #spiritualgrowth
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Dr. Kevin Watson takes us on a deep dive in the doctrine, spirit and disciplines that have fueled the Methodist movement. We talk about entire sanctification as well as the lessons modern “Wesleyans” can draw from our past in the hope of experiencing deep renewal in our day.
Kevin Watson (PhD, Southern Methodist University) is Director of Academic Growth & Formation at Asbury Theological Seminary. He regularly teaches on the history of Methodism and the Holiness Movement and Wesley’s theology of discipleship.
Buy Kevin’s latest book: Doctrine Spirit and Discipline: A History of the Wesleyan Tradition in the United States. https://amzn.to/3OcS2lM
Sign up for Brian's new monthly Deep Dive Spirituality Update: www.brianrussellphd.com/newsletter
Here are links to Kevin's most accessible writings on Methodist class meetings, bands, and discipleship:
Perfect Love: Recovering Entire Sanctification—the Lost Power of the Methodist Movement https://amzn.to/3xPLJ2U
The Band Meeting: Rediscovering Relational Discipleship in Transformational Community (co authored with Scott Kisker) https://amzn.to/2Wd4aZW
A Blueprint for Discipleship: Wesley's General Rules as a Guide for Christian Living https://amzn.to/2Wz36hP
The Class Meeting: Reclaiming a Forgotten (and Essential) Small Group Experience https://amzn.to/2AbgSzP
Old School or New School Methodism https://amzn.to/3CBtP69
Kevin also recommends the following writings for those interested in taking the next step in their spiritual formation: John Wesley. The Sermons of John Wesley: A Collection for the Christian Journey (eds. Collins and Vickers) https://amzn.to/2L6u4b5
Finke and Stark, The Churching of America 1776–2005: Winners and Losers in Our Religious Economy https://amzn.to/4fyHpFW
Aaron M. Reno https://www.firstthings.com/article/2022/02/the-three-worlds-of-evangelicalism
Want to connect with Brian?
Sign up for centering prayer resources: www.centeringprayerbook.com
Brian Russell’s Books:
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (Invite Press): https://amzn.to/3W2oFqN
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade, 2016) https://amzn.to/46tP8kV
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life (2021) https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: brian@brianrussellphd.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.
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Brian takes us on a deep dive into the provocative question that Jesus asks a blind beggar: “What is it that you want me to do for you?”
Rooted in Psalm 13 and Mark 9:30–10:52, Brian offers a powerful challenge both to disciples and to outsiders desperate for what only God can do.
Want to connect with Brian?
Sign up for centering prayer resources: www.centeringprayerbook.com
Brian Russell’s Books:
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (Invite Press): https://amzn.to/3W2oFqN
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade, 2016) https://amzn.to/46tP8kV
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life (2021) https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: brian@brianrussellphd.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.
#Jesus #kingdomofgod #bartimaeus
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
In this week's episode, Brian Russell hosts Dr. Russell West. Russ shares about his leadership journey and offers actionable tactics and tips for helping to build dynamic teams that advance their mission in transformational ways.
Check out Dr. Russell West's latest book: The Culturally Conscious Board: Setting the Boardroom Table for Impact https://amzn.to/4hwviuq
Connecting with Russell West:
www.RussellWest.info
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/russell-w-west-ph-d-92b8a94b
www.Culturallyconsciousboard.com
Books Recommended by Russ:
Adler, How To Read A Book https://amzn.to/4eapjsp
Bach, Jonathan Livingston Seagull https://amzn.to/4ejsoWW
Ong, The Presence of the Word https://amzn.to/3AgvzRz
Brian Russell’s Books:
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (Invite Press): https://amzn.to/3W2oFqN
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade, 2016) https://amzn.to/46tP8kV
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life (2021) https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: brian@brianrussellphd.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.
#leadership #leadership #leadershipcoaching
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Brian Russell talks about how to navigate seasons of spiritual dryness.
He offers trench tested spiritual practices that will help you grow through the dark nights of the soul.
Questions or need help? Email: brian@brianrussellphd.com
Brian Russell’s Books:
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (Invite Press): https://amzn.to/3W2oFqN
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade, 2016) https://amzn.to/46tP8kV
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life (2021) https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? www.brianrussellphd.com
Email: brian@brianrussellphd.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.
#spiritualgrowth #spirituality #darknightofthesoul
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Dr. Brian Russell teaches on how biblical authority works in our lives. He uses the common “Wesleyan Quadrilateral” to explore our blindspots and help us to open a little more to the deep transformational work that God desires to do in us through our reading of Scripture
Key resources mentioned: Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (Invite Press): https://amzn.to/3W2oFqN
Recommended Videos:
Idolatherapy https://youtu.be/jpoEIYd0VMM
How Centering Prayer Can Help You Read Scripture for Deep Transformation https://youtu.be/AOV5jfbc0mM
Brian Russell’s Other Books:
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade, 2016) https://amzn.to/46tP8kV
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life (2021) https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: brian@brianrussellphd.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.
#Wesleyanquadrilateral #biblicalauthority #Biblestudy