Exploring Spiritual Formation and Western Spirituality

This chapter delves into the complexities of spiritual formation in Western spirituality, critiquing approaches to discipleship and emphasizing the need for deep transformation rather than surface-level changes. It addresses the importance of spiritual practices in our fast-paced culture, highlighting how lack of spiritual rhythms can lead to issues like anxiety and purposelessness. The speakers also discuss the impact of simplistic religious advice, the masking of emotional pain with spiritual platitudes, and the connection between spiritual depth and the rise of deconversions in challenging times.