In this week's episode, I share key spiritual growth lessons from my recent extended sabbath time and travel to Italy and Greece.

I start with reading a section of Seneca’s Letter 28 on Travel, reflect on not working at all for 19 days, ponder the wonders of 21st century life, share a deep insight into “eternal” kingdoms and life’s meaning, contemplate the “relics” of Christendom (Eastern and Western versions), marvel at the long term influence of Athens and Rome, describe the brilliant missional audacity of Paul, and share a couple of my “heart strangely warmed” moments from the trip.

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Brian Russell’s Books:

Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8

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): https://amzn.to/3PU5RqE

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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: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com

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In this week's episode, I share key growth lessons that I've learned from coaching pastors and spiritual leaders. If you listen to this episode you will gain insight into the challenges of ministry as well as learn actionable steps for growing in grace as a pastor or in support of a pastor.

To learn more about my coaching: www.brianrussellphd.com or www.deepdivespirituality.com

Brian Russell’s Books:

Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8

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): https://amzn.to/3PU5RqE

Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/oneboo...

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: 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.

In this week’s episode, I interview Dr. Ryan Danker, director of the John Wesley Institute. He is hear to introduce an important new book The Faith Once Delivered: We talk about the unique contribution of Wesleyan theology and future of “Methodism” as a multi-denominational movement.

The John Wesley Institute: www.nextmethodism.org

Get a copy of The Faith Once Delivered: A Wesleyan Witness to Christian Orthodoxy https://amzn.to/4cEN9wX

Books Recommended by Ryan Danker:

Heitzenrater, Wesley and a People Called Methodists https://amzn.to/3TroGSW

Ken Collins, The Theology of John Wesley https://amzn.to/3Py2HZ8

Collins/Vickers, The Sermons of John Wesley https://amzn.to/3viG7Nr

Billy Abraham, Methodism: A Very Short Introduction https://amzn.to/3VvRuw2

Rowell, et al, Love’s Redeeming Work: The Anglican Quest for Holiness https://amzn.to/495gsW7

Brian Russell’s Books:

Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8

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): https://amzn.to/3PU5RqE

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: 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.