179. Spiritual Director Shares Practices That Connect You to God Instantly | Rachael Barham

In this episode of the Inherent Identity Podcast, host Tyson engages in an insightful conversation with Rachel from St. Stephen's University about finding unique spiritual practices that bring joy and connection to God. They discuss the concept of contemplative prayer, the power of journaling, the grace of spiritual poverty, and how different activities can serve as pathways to connect with God. Rachel shares her journey of overcoming feelings of disconnection, teaching contemplative prayer, and the importance of being truly present. Follow their dialogue as they explore different ways to deepen one's spiritual life and find personal, meaningful, and joyful connections to the divine. 00:00 Breaking the Mold: Finding Your Unique Spiritual Practice 01:00 Introduction to the Inherent Identity Podcast 01:27 Exploring Contemplative Prayer 02:20 The Grace of Empty Hands: Understanding Spiritual Poverty 04:30 Daily Practices: Centering Prayer and Journaling 07:27 The Safe Space of Journaling: Honest Conversations with God 17:09 Teaching Spiritual Practices: Connecting with God in Everyday Life 30:01 The Power of Community in Spiritual Listening 30:24 Morning Call: The Receive Experience 32:05 Embracing No Expectations in Prayer 36:44 Struggles and Healing in Connecting with God 41:32 The Role of Spiritual Directors 51:55 Centering Prayer and Companionable Silence 55:59 Conclusion and Resources Connect with Rachael: Website: https://rachaelfelicitygrace.com/ Guided meditations: https://insighttimer.com/rachaelfelicitygrace Meditation Chapel: https://meditationchapel.org/ Connect with Tyson: Website: https://www.inherentidentity.com/ The Receive Experience: https://inherentidentity.com/receive-experience