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Brian Russell is a fine academic, a strong leader, a giving spirit, a remarkable multi-tasker, and man of deep prayer. That mix of gifts and traits makes him a rare treasure in this field called the Body of Christ. He is also an author, blogger, coach, mentor to many, and among the most accessible academics we know. He is a professor at Asbury Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida, who has authored a book on the devotional reading of scripture called Astonished by the Word … and he has also written and modeled extensively the practice of centering prayer … including a book called Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life. On his website, brianrussellphd.com, he makes the bold statement, “I can help you thrive and flourish as the person God created you to be.” And that's his mission. It is to help the rest of us flourish as followers of Jesus. We are having him back today because his gifts were the requests of those being mentored this semester … and also because he has so much to offer. 

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 

In this episode, I (Brian Russell) take you on a deep dive into Paul's words in Philippians 3:17 "Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us.” Questions I explore: What kind of person do I need to become to serve as a model of Christ like character for others? Is Jesus' life merely aspirational or can humans literally live out the mind and character of Christ? How might God be calling me today to surrender even deeper into the love God and neighbor? What kind of person do I need to become in order to serve as a model of Christ like character for others even more effectively tomorrow than I do today? Highlighted resource: Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8 Free centering prayer course: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/challenges Brian Russell's Other Books: (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/ Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ 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. #philippians #paul #christianliving

In this special episode of the Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations podcast, Brian shares Episode 1 of the new coaching podcast that he is co-hosting with Mark Dunwoody.  Brian and Mark introduce the Watering Hole Coaching podcast by talking about what coaching is, how it's helped them, and how coaching can serve the world You can also subscribe to the audio feed wherever you listen to podcasts. Search for The Watering Hole a podcast for Coaches wherever you listen to podcasts or go to its home: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dyland243/episodes/Welcome-to-The-Watering-Hole-Podcast-e2fe69f  Connecting with Mark Dunwoody: https://healthyrhythms.org/ Email: mark@missiopartnerships.com Connecting with Brian Russell : https://www.brianrussellphd.com/ Email brian@brianrussellphd.com Books by Mark and Brian Mark Dunwoody and Winfield Bevins, Healthy Rhythms for Leaders: Cultivating Soul Care in Uncertain Times (Exponential, 2021): https://amzn.to/3SIntaz Brian Russell, Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life (Paraclete Press, 2021): https://amzn.to/3vZSEp5 ____ Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (Invite Press, 2023): https://amzn.to/4bkj0SN ____(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Press, 2016): https://amzn.to/3HNOint Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to us.This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.

Dr. Brian Russell shares how he balances demands to make Bible study a priority.    1 John 4:8 (NLT)But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love.  https://livesteadyon.com/ Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: @livesteadyon Instagram: @angiebaughman421 Looking for something not listed? It's probably here: https://linktr.ee/livesteadyon  https://www.brianrussellphd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/yourprofessorforlife/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianrussellphd/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYiBGfJS-W4_U4L2NkvmrKg  Brian's book, “Astonished by the Word,” can be found here:https://www.amazon.com/Astonished-Word-Reading-Scripture-Transformation/dp/1953495737/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TOFR8OBZRFO1&keywords=brian+russell+transformation&qid=1699019498&sprefix=brian+russell+transformation%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1 Brian's book, “Centering Prayer,” can be found here:https://www.amazon.com/Centering-Prayer-Sitting-Quietly-Presence-ebook/dp/B09GH8D85Q/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=pMc2C&content-id=amzn1.sym.579192ca-1482-4409-abe7-9e14f17ac827&pf_rd_p=579192ca-1482-4409-abe7-9e14f17ac827&pf_rd_r=131-7565019-6259242&pd_rd_wg=QRAcA&pd_rd_r=2e162fe9-2f6c-473a-b647-262b87edcd62&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk Other books by Brian are also available on Amazon.  Brian Russell (Ph.D.) is an award winning professor of biblical studies at Asbury Theological Seminary and a transformational coach for pastors and spiritually-minded professionals. He's also an ordained minister and has served faith communities in Kentucky, Virginia and Florida. His personal mission is to seek out, study, and embody the deepest truths about God so that he can share them compellingly, lovingly, and transformationally with others. He is the author of Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed, 2014), (re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade 2015); Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life (Paraclete, 2021), and his latest book Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (Invite Press, 2023). He is also host of the Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations podcast.  Brian mentioned:“Wondrous Depth” by Ellen F. Davis  Theme music:Santas Turbo Sleigh Ride On Solar Energy by Avocado JunkieLearn more about Steady On University and add your name to the waitlist here. Download a sample lesson here.Preroll music: Tomorrow Comes Soon by Dreamlamp

Brian Russell (Ph.D.) is an award-winning professor of biblical studies and former dean at Asbury Theological Seminary as well as a transformational coach for pastors and spiritually-minded professionals. His personal mission is to seek out, study, and embody the deepest truths about God so that he can share them compellingly, lovingly, and transformationally with others. He is the author of The Song of the Sea: The Date of Composition and Influence of Exodus 15:1–21 (Peter Lang, 2007); Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed 2014); (re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade 2015); and his newly released Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life (Paraclete Press, 2021). He is also host of the Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations podcast. Episode Talking Points: Teaching the Bible The influence of scripture  The story of the Bible Dealing with hard passages  Walking through a dark night of the soul  Keeping the Bible fresh in our lives  Contemplative Spiritual Formation  Resources: Brian's LinkedIn Astonished by the Word --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-monday-christian/support

Do You Use a Centering Prayer? Interact Leave Your Replies at The BH Sales Kennel Kelp Healing Hour Message Board Grandpa Bill today welcomes my next in studio guest Brian Russell Brian Russell (Ph.D.) is an award-winning professor of biblical studies and former dean at Asbury Theological Seminary as well as a transformational coach for pastors and spiritually-minded professionals. His personal mission is to seek out, study, and embody the deepest truths about God so that he can share them compellingly, lovingly, and transformationally with others. He is the author of The Song of the Sea: The Date of Composition and Influence of Exodus 15:1–21 (Peter Lang, 2007); Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed 2014); (re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade 2015); and his newly released Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life (Paraclete Press, 2021). He is also host of the Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations podcast. Brian is married to Astrid Robles and they have six children. He is passionate about soccer, playing guitar and eating well. Biography Brian Russell (Ph.D.) is an award winning professor of biblical studies at Asbury Theological Seminary and a transformational coach for pastors and spiritually-minded professionals. He's also an ordained minister and has served faith communities in Kentucky, Virginia and Florida. His personal mission is to seek out, study, and embody the deepest truths about God so that he can share them compellingly, lovingly, and transformationally with others. He is the author of Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed, 2014), (re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade 2015); Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life (Paraclete, 2021), and his latest book Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (Invite Press, 2023). He is also host of the Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations podcast. Desired CTA Send Audience To: My website contains links to all of my social media, books, podcasts and blog. About Brian Russell Brian is a passionate, knowledgeable, and compelling communicator who loves serving his audiences. He is particularly interested during this season to talk about deep spiritual practices such as centering prayer, lectio divina and journaling. His latest book is Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (August 2023). He is also able to discuss spiritual growth and theology in depth. Additionally, he can also talk in depth on topics related to personal transformation, rebounding from divorce, and life/business coaching. http://www.brianrussellphd.com Ideas For Episode Titles / Main Focus Centering Prayer Spiritual Formation for the 21st Century Reading the Bible for Deep Transformation Courage, Calling, and Spiritual Growth How Intentional Spiritual Practices Can Eliminate Toxic Beliefs and Enhance Wholeness Questions Brian Is Always Ready To Answer What is centering prayer and how can it change my life? How do I develop a healthy rhythm of spiritual practices that I can consistently practice? How do we overcome our personal biases and blindspots while reading the Bible? Why are the practices of silence and solitude so critical for us in the 21st century? How can spiritual practices help me heal from toxic beliefs and false ideas about God? How can I move past fear/guilt/shame and live fully into God's dreams for my life? Why do Christians disagree about the meaning of different passage in the Bible? What does it mean to be astonished by the Word and be deeply transformed by Scripture? How can silence and solitude help with my inner healing? I struggle with doubt and uncertainty. Can I still grow in my faith? #Bible,#Biblical Healing,#Christianity,#Leadership Coach,#Meditation,#Pray,#Religion & Spirituality,#Spiritual Formation,#Spiritual Growth,#Theologian,#Transformation, --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bhsales/message

Grandpa Bill today preludes/and overviews my next in studio guest Brian Russell Brian Russell (Ph.D.) is an award-winning professor of biblical studies and former dean at Asbury Theological Seminary as well as a transformational coach for pastors and spiritually-minded professionals. His personal mission is to seek out, study, and embody the deepest truths about God so that he can share them compellingly, lovingly, and transformationally with others. He is the author of The Song of the Sea: The Date of Composition and Influence of Exodus 15:1–21 (Peter Lang, 2007); Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed 2014); (re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade 2015); and his newly released Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life (Paraclete Press, 2021). He is also host of the Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations podcast. Brian is married to Astrid Robles and they have six children. He is passionate about soccer, playing guitar and eating well. Biography Brian Russell (Ph.D.) is an award winning professor of biblical studies at Asbury Theological Seminary and a transformational coach for pastors and spiritually-minded professionals. He's also an ordained minister and has served faith communities in Kentucky, Virginia and Florida. His personal mission is to seek out, study, and embody the deepest truths about God so that he can share them compellingly, lovingly, and transformationally with others. He is the author of Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed, 2014), (re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade 2015); Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life (Paraclete, 2021), and his latest book Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (Invite Press, 2023). He is also host of the Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations podcast. Desired CTA Send Audience To: My website contains links to all of my social media, books, podcasts and blog. About Brian Russell Brian is a passionate, knowledgeable, and compelling communicator who loves serving his audiences. He is particularly interested during this season to talk about deep spiritual practices such as centering prayer, lectio divina and journaling. His latest book is Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (August 2023). He is also able to discuss spiritual growth and theology in depth. Additionally, he can also talk in depth on topics related to personal transformation, rebounding from divorce, and life/business coaching. http://www.brianrussellphd.com Ideas For Episode Titles / Main Focus Centering Prayer Spiritual Formation for the 21st Century Reading the Bible for Deep Transformation Courage, Calling, and Spiritual Growth How Intentional Spiritual Practices Can Eliminate Toxic Beliefs and Enhance Wholeness Questions Brian Is Always Ready To Answer What is centering prayer and how can it change my life? How do I develop a healthy rhythm of spiritual practices that I can consistently practice? How do we overcome our personal biases and blindspots while reading the Bible? Why are the practices of silence and solitude so critical for us in the 21st century? How can spiritual practices help me heal from toxic beliefs and false ideas about God? How can I move past fear/guilt/shame and live fully into God's dreams for my life? Why do Christians disagree about the meaning of different passage in the Bible? What does it mean to be astonished by the Word and be deeply transformed by Scripture? How can silence and solitude help with my inner healing? I struggle with doubt and uncertainty. Can I still grow in my faith? #Bible,#Biblical Healing,#Christianity,#Leadership Coach,#Meditation,#Pray,#Religion & Spirituality,#Spiritual Formation,#Spiritual Growth,#Theologian,#Transformation, --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bhsales/message

As Christians, we believe prayer is an important practice in our spiritual lives. But knowing how to pray is a skill we must learn. Dr. Brian Russell is a professor of theology and spiritual coach and he's written a book about the practice of centering prayer as a pathway to grow deeper in our prayer lives. In this episode, Ben and Brian talk about the role of prayer, how to pray in different, more contemplative ways, and how this practice can shape us in deep ways as people of faith.    Brian Russell (Ph.D.) is a professor of biblical studies and a transformational coach for pastors and spiritually-minded professionals. His personal mission is to seek out, study, and embody the deepest truths about God so that he can share them compellingly, lovingly, and transformationally with others. He is passionate about helping people just like you to grow in your love for God and neighbor.   He is the author of Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed 2014), (re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade 2015); and his latest Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life (Paraclete Press, 2021). He is also host of the Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations podcast.  Contact: brian@brianrussellphd.com Twitter: @briandrussell Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife Sign up for updates about centering prayer and invitations to Virtual Centering prayer gatherings co-hosted by Brian: www.centeringprayerbook.com

Brian is the author of the new book Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life. He's an award-winning professor of biblical studies and a transformational coach for pastors and spiritually-minded professionals and also hosts the Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations podcast. In this episode, Brian and I discuss personality, teamwork, relationships, leadership, and much more.  There are two parts to this interview – the first is the standard Strong Stoic guest conversation followed by a 20-minute interview talking about Brian's career and his road to success. The second interview will be exclusively released on my Patreon and Substack, so consider joining there if you're interested. Please welcome Dr. Brian Russell.  You can find Brian here: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian is the author of the new book Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life. He's an award-winning professor of biblical studies and a transformational coach for pastors and spiritually-minded professionals and also hosts the Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations podcast. In this episode, Brian and I discuss personality, teamwork, relationships, leadership, and much more.  There are two parts to this interview – the first is the standard Strong Stoic guest conversation followed by a 20-minute interview talking about Brian's career and his road to success. The second interview will be exclusively released on my Patreon and Substack, so consider joining there if you're interested. Please welcome Dr. Brian Russell.  You can find Brian here: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Russell (Ph.D.) is an award winning professor of biblical literature and a transformational coach for spiritually-minded professionals. Known for his curiosity, compassion and commitment to growth, his personal mission is to seek out, study, and embody the deepest truths about spirituality and the universe so that he can share them compellingly, lovingly, and transformationally with others. Brian is the author of:Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed 2014)(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade 2015)Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life.  Brian is also the host of the Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations podcast. In today's episode, Brian and I take a deep dive into the following: -“What did it feel like when you felt that nobody was coming to help you?” —> Reflections on this experience (which many of us face in our path) and how we have both navigated this -The concept of ‘The Spiral Staircase' -The importance of stillness and silence and how, contrary to popular belief, things get REALLY LOUD when you truly begin to sit in meditation -Shadow Work -Moving through guilt, shame, fear and rage -The “7 Deadly Sins” or what Brian calls “Internal Pain Spots” - - what these mean, how they show up and how to navigate them (no matter your spiritual or religious views) -Facing death in our day-to-day reality -How to live a life of service under the principal of ‘Being a Reservoir, not a Canal' And SO. MUCH. MORE. - - - If you'd like to find more of Brian, you can find him here: Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife  Brian's Podcast, Coaching & Other Teachings can be found HERE: https://linktr.ee/briandrussell?fbclid=PAAaZFuSAaQf_7iGNBDrUZRQrCkhosd5wzRP7Nw2QjjmL4kwUJDpnBD92IYjQ - - -

Brian Russell (Ph.D.) is an award winning professor of biblical literature and a transformational coach for spiritually-minded professionals. Known for his curiosity, compassion and commitment to growth, his personal mission is to seek out, study, and embody the deepest truths about spirituality and the universe so that he can share them compellingly, lovingly, and transformationally with others. Brian is the author of:Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed 2014)(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade 2015)Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life.  Brian is also the host of the Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations podcast. In today's episode, Brian and I take a deep dive into the following: -“What did it feel like when you felt that nobody was coming to help you?” —> Reflections on this experience (which many of us face in our path) and how we have both navigated this -The concept of ‘The Spiral Staircase' -The importance of stillness and silence and how, contrary to popular belief, things get REALLY LOUD when you truly begin to sit in meditation -Shadow Work -Moving through guilt, shame, fear and rage -The “7 Deadly Sins” or what Brian calls “Internal Pain Spots” - - what these mean, how they show up and how to navigate them (no matter your spiritual or religious views) -Facing death in our day-to-day reality -How to live a life of service under the principal of ‘Being a Reservoir, not a Canal' And SO. MUCH. MORE. - - - If you'd like to find more of Brian, you can find him here: Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife  Brian's Podcast, Coaching & Other Teachings can be found HERE: https://linktr.ee/briandrussell?fbclid=PAAaZFuSAaQf_7iGNBDrUZRQrCkhosd5wzRP7Nw2QjjmL4kwUJDpnBD92IYjQ - - -

The Lord says, "Be still and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10), yet in a world filled with noise, how do we actually do this? Dr. Brian Russell, author of Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life, joins us to share a pathway through silence to be still and know God's deep love.Support the show

Brian is the author of the new book Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life. He's an award-winning professor of biblical studies and a transformational coach for pastors and spiritually-minded professionals and also hosts the Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations podcast. In this episode, Brian and I discuss Aleksander Solzhenitsyn, the spiritual journey (which we deem the existential journey), losing faith, finding faith, and much more. I absolutely loved this conversation so I hope you dig it too. Please welcome Dr. Brian Russell. You can find Brian here: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/

Brian is the author of the new book Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life. He's an award-winning professor of biblical studies and a transformational coach for pastors and spiritually-minded professionals and also hosts the Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations podcast. In this episode, Brian and I discuss Aleksander Solzhenitsyn, the spiritual journey (which we deem the existential journey), losing faith, finding faith, and much more. I absolutely loved this conversation so I hope you dig it too. Please welcome Dr. Brian Russell. You can find Brian here: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Russell and Rich Lewis lead a Centering Prayer Workshop recorded on 3/12 via Zoom. This is the full recording. It includes about 35 minutes of teaching/reflection from Rich and Brian, a full 20 minute centering prayer session, and a concluding 35 minutes of Q and A with the attendees as well as a few profound testimonies and reflections by participants. See below for contact info. If you'd like to me included on the next workshop that we do, sign up at www.centeringprayerbook.com or email either of us at the below email addresses. Resources Websites/Email: Rich Lewis www.SilenceTeaches.com Email: Rich.lewis3@icloud.com Brian Russell www.brianrussellphd.com Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com Centering Prayer Updates: www.centeringprayerbook.com Books Rich Lewis, Sitting with God: A Journey to Your True Self Through Centering Prayer (Anamchara Books, 2020) https://amzn.to/3IaH8rf Brian Russell, Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life (Paraclete Press, 2021) https://amzn.to/3L02k5d Rich's Recommended Resources: www.contemplativeoutreach.org Cynthia Bourgeault, Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening https://amzn.to/34FDFmK Thomas Keating, Open Mind, Open Heart (20th Anniversary Edition) https://amzn.to/3MMYMVn Brian's Recommend Resources Carl Arico, A Taste of Silence: A Guide to the Fundamentals of Centering Prayer https://amzn.to/3KLvkxs Murchadh Ó Madagáin, Centering Prayer and the Healing of the Unconscious https://amzn.to/3InWrNv Amy Oden, Right Here, Right Now: The Practice of Christian Mindfulness https://amzn.to/3q3iByb Centering Prayer Quotations “Our minds try to understand God. Attempts to know God have to give away to loving God.” “We cannot do anything to earn God's grace but we can remove the obstacles.” “Distractions are a blessing. They cause you to cling to God in love.” #centeringprayer #contemplativeprayer #prayer

What is centering prayer, and how can it change not only our relationship with God but our lives? In this episode of Midnight Theology, Adam, Sarah, and Gabe interview Dr. Brian Russell of Asbury Seminary about his new book entitled “Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life.” You can purchase it on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Centering-Prayer-Sitting-Quietly-Presence/dp/1640606432/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1LC061BL10EER&keywords=centering+prayer&qid=1646605928&sprefix=centering+prayer%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-2 For multiple copies, visit https://paracletepress.com/products/centering-prayer?_pos=1&_sid=75d678c6f&_ss=r

In this episode, Brian Russell shares his story of brokenness and the wholeness that came through silence and solitude with Jesus. He shares about his new book on centering prayer and how that can prepare us for mission.Brian Russell (Ph.D.) is a professor of biblical studies and a transformational coach for pastors and spiritually-minded professionals. His personal mission is to seek out, study, and embody the deepest truths about God so that he can share them compellingly, lovingly, and transformationally with others. He is the author of Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed 2014), (re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade 2015); and his latest Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life. He is also host of the Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations podcast.Brian's Book:Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your LifeBrian's Recommendations:The Stoics:SenecaEpictetusThe Ninefold Path of Jesus: Hidden Wisdom of the Beatitudes by Mark ScandretteGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcastSupport the show

This weeks Empowered Within Guest: Brian Russell (PHD) has a compelling story about how he used journaling and silent meditative prayer to rebound from a difficult and dark time in my life (betrayal and divorce) and how his daily rhythms continue to fuel him for growth and success. He detail his journey in his latest book "Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life" (Paraclete Press, 9/2021)"The promise of my book sitting quietly and God's presence will change your life is, it's the experience of being 100% loves and knowing it deep on the inside. And when you realize that God loves you, that opens you up because you're like, oh my gosh, God even loves these dark parts of myself.These shadow pieces that I have. And so then you can begin. See yourself as God sees you."  - Brian RussellThank you so much for sharing your LOVE for the Show by Sharing it with Friends, Subscribing, Rating & Leaving a Review. I am truly grateful for all of your love and support!With Gratitude  - JenniferEmpowered Within Host:Hi, I'm Jennifer! Empowering You to Be You! Welcome to my cozy world, our "ah-ha" place of growth, insights, healing, inspiration and empowering success!"Transforming Body, Mind & Spiritus Worldwide for 20+ Yrs" - Jennifer PilatesI'm a mutli-passionate entrepreneur, mind-body expert, celebrity trainer & advisor, top rated podcast host, coach & mentor, detail-loving stubborn-as-heck achiever, unshakeable optimistic, self-care activity, fur-baby momma and ocean loving empath!"My goal is to help you discover your own truths, gain self-empowerment and in turn transform Body, Mind and Spirit." - Jennifer Pilates XOWork with Jennifer Pilates:The Empowerment: Coach +MentorThe Celebrity Trainer: Pilates Health & Fitness ExpertThe Empowering Intuitive: Advisor ReadingsBecome an Empowered Insider:Sign-Up: Empowered Within NewsletterSubscribe: Empowered Within YouTube ChannelJoin: Empowered Within Membership CommunitySupport the show

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.

In this episode, I speak to Dr. Brian Russell the author of the new book Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life. Brian is an award-winning professor of biblical studies and a transformational coach for pastors and spiritually-minded professionals. He is also the host of the Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations podcast. In the conversation, Brian and I discuss:The Practice of Centering PrayerThe Power of Sitting QuietlyThe Obstacles to Sitting in Silence Humility and ConfidenceLove, Compassion, and much moreConnect with Brian Russell:Homepage: brianrussellphd.com/Instagram: instagram.com/yourprofessorforlife/Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). 

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.

On today's episode, I sit down and chat with Dr. Brian Russell. Brian is the author of Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life and the host of The Deep Dive Spiritually Podcast. Feed Your Spirit: Join me, your host Jill Dobrowansky as I sit down with friends and nourish your spirit with stories of hope and encouragement with a whole lot of Jesus sprinkled in. At Feed Your Spirit, I like to say that we imperfectly perfect people who are uplifting others through grace-filled encouragement. I am so happy you joined me today! With the determination to consciously live in God's word, I invite you to plug in, prepare your heart, and Feed Your Spirit.  This week's episode is sponsored by FlourishTogetherCo.  Purchase Jill's New Book: Faith & Fasting: Scripture & Plant-Based Recipes to Nourish Your Body & Soul  Follow Jill on her website: Jill Dobrowansky  Support the podcast with some Feed Your Spirit Gear: Feed Your Spirit TeeSpring  You can also now support the show by buying me a virtual cup of coffee (YUM!): Coffee for Jill  Be sure to subscribe, rate, review,  and share the Feed Your Spirit Podcast! Connect with Dr. Brian Russell Centering Prayer  FlourishTogetherCo http://www.andreamworley.com/

Overview Today on the podcast, Dr. Brian Russell, award-winning professor of biblical studies and former dean at Asbury Theological Seminary, as well as a transformation coach for pastors and spiritually-minded professionals, joined the podcast. He is the author of several books, with his most recent being “Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life” and is the host of the Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations podcast. In today's conversation, Brian talks about his new book “Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life.” We talk about what centering prayer is, how this practice has helped Brian grow deeper in his relationship with the Lord, some of the gifts he's received as a result, and how we can start our own journey with this practice. Brian would love to meet you and your group study virtually! When you buy 15 or more copies of his book for a group study, email him at deepdivespirituality@gmail.com. For the first 10 people to do so, he'll reply and set up a time to meet you and your group virtually, lead you through a time of centering prayer and do a brief Q&A session. His book can be purchased on Amazon and we'll link to everything in the show notes. Let's listen!

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.

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Brian is an author, professor of biblical studies, podcaster, and a transformational coach for spiritually-minded professionals and pastors. His personal mission is to seek out, study, and embody the deepest truths about God so that he can share them compellingly, lovingly, and transformationally with others. He is the author of the book Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life, which releases today!  Enjoy! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook.    

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 Womenspeakers.com    Books by Marnie: https://amzn.to/2Vxt4G7 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. 

In this episode Dr. Brian Russell (@yourprofessorforlife) leads us through his preferred method of contemplative prayer, Centering Prayer. This particular way of consenting to the divine action and presence is the topic of his upcoming book on the method of Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life. He runs the Deep Dive Spirituality Podcast as well as a coaching practice. Find him here: https://linktr.ee/briandrussell --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/methods/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/methods/support

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. 

In this episode of Being-With, I talk with Dr. Brian Russell (@yourprofessorforlife) about his upcoming book on the method of Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life. He runs the Deep Dive Spirituality Podcast as well as a coaching practice. Find him here: https://linktr.ee/briandrussell --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/methods/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/methods/support

On this very special edition, The Podechesis Podcast  takes a break from our regularly scheduled catechetical dive into what Christians believe and why it matters to bring you a special episode featuring biblical studies professor at Asbury Theological Seminary, pastor, spiritual coach, author, and friend of the show Dr. Brian Russell.    Dr. Russell talks about his new book, Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence can Change Your Life (Paraclete), the need for spiritual disciplines, and how God continues to redeem us even in the darkest times of our lives.   Centering Prayer will be out on September 14th. You can pre-order your copy here.   Check out Dr. Russell's YouTube Channel and Podcast   Dr. Russell's Bio   Listen and Subscribe to Podechesis on: Apple (Leave a 5-Star Review!!!), Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, Google, YouTube, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Listen Notes, and Deezer.   Questions? Send us an email or leave a voicemail.   questions@podechesis.com Voicemail: (404) 635-6679‬    

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