Life with God: A Renovaré Podcast David Taylor — Open and Unafraid: The Psalms as a Guide to Life
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May 26, 2020 David Taylor, a professor at Fuller Seminary and author known for his collaboration with Eugene Peterson and Bono, shares his insights on the Psalms. He discusses how these ancient texts help us articulate our realities and deepen our spiritual lives. Taylor emphasizes the art of slow, contemplative reading, contrasting it with hurried academic approaches. He highlights the rich emotional tapestry of the Psalms, advocating for their role in prayer and communal understanding, and celebrates the accessibility of their poetic language as a means to connect with God.
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Psalms Were Absent From His Childhood
- David Taylor grew up in a free-church tradition with little exposure to the Psalms.
- He remembers not hearing a single sermon on the Psalms as a child.
Practice Reading The Psalms Regularly
- Eugene Peterson told David Taylor to read one Psalm each day and then start over as a simple spiritual practice.
- David Taylor practiced this non-anxiously for months to internalize the Psalter's voice.
The 'Way' Connects Wisdom And Walking
- David Taylor noticed recurring "way" language that links wisdom with walking throughout the Psalms.
- He describes the Psalter as a prayerful pilgrimage that lets you amble and notice life.
