Who is the Holy Spirit to you—an intimate friend or a mysterious stranger? In this episode, Alan Fadling speaks with Tyler Staton, lead pastor of Bridgetown Church and author of The Familiar Stranger, about rediscovering the Holy Spirit and stepping into a more experiential, Spirit-led life. Tyler shares practical insights and biblical metaphors that invite us into deeper intimacy with the Spirit and a greater awareness of His presence and power.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

How the Holy Spirit is like a tabernacle, a river, and living water.
The dangers of over-intellectualizing or misusing the Spirit, with lessons from Nicodemus and Simon the Sorcerer.
The power of discernment as a gift of recognizing God’s voice amid the noise.
A practical, grounded approach to prophecy and speaking on behalf of God.

💡 Guest Bio: Tyler Staton is the lead pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, and a passionate advocate for prayer and honest spiritual exploration. He’s the author of The Familiar Stranger as well as Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools and Searching for Enough. Tyler lives with his wife, Kirsten, and their three sons, Hank, Simon, and Amos.

Tune in to explore how growing in intimacy with the Spirit can transform your faith and life.

Resources:

The Familiar Stranger by Tyler Staton
Tyler Staton website

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