Episode 177: The Critical Role of Gratitude for Cultivating Spiritual Growth in 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."

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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

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