Companion Podcast Roger Bretherton (Part 1 of 4)
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Aug 1, 2024 Roger Bretherton, a Professor of Psychology at the University of Lincoln, specializes in sensory motor psychotherapy and the intersection of mindfulness and spirituality. He shares his journey of exploring the presence of God. The discussion highlights the continuous narrative of divine presence in the Bible, and how faith can coexist with suffering through Job's story. Roger also emphasizes the significance of being present in the moment, sharing personal experiences of divine encounters, and connecting psychological insights with spiritual practices.
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A Coffee-Queue Encounter That Began A Friendship
- Jonny describes meeting Roger after hearing a story about loss and being prayed for in a quiet room.
- Roger used sensory-motor psychotherapy instincts to follow the energy and pray into Jonny's distress.
Mindfulness Revealed As Familiar Spiritual Ground
- Roger discovered mindfulness resonated with his childhood experiences of the Holy Spirit as present-moment awareness.
- Training in mindfulness helped him connect clinical practice with spiritual presence.
Lockdown, Loss, And A Return To Contemplation
- Roger recounts a cluster of losses and lockdown that drove him back into contemplative practice.
- He used Thomas Merton and Cloud of Unknowing texts to relearn a steady sense of God's presence.
