Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership with Ruth Haley Barton

S26 Ep 1 | Tarrying For the Spirit: Waiting to Receive What We Need From God

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Mar 5, 2025
Dr. Selina Stone, a theology and ethics lecturer at the University of Edinburgh and author of "Tarry Awhile," shares her insights on the spiritual practice of 'tarrying' rooted in Black Pentecostal traditions. She discusses the transformative power of waiting on the Holy Spirit during challenging times and highlights the crucial role of women in spiritual leadership. Their conversation emphasizes the importance of genuine community support and the intersection of spirituality and social justice, encouraging listeners to embrace the beauty in vulnerability and connection.
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ANECDOTE

Book's Origin

  • Selina Stone's book, "Tarry Awhile," emerged from personal grief after her mother's death.
  • She found that traditional Pentecostalism lacked resources for navigating such profound loss.
INSIGHT

True Spiritual Practices

  • True spiritual practices open us to God's presence on God's terms, not our own.
  • Tarrying, like contemplative prayer, involves receptive waiting rather than a rigid agenda.
INSIGHT

Waiting and Control

  • Waiting for the Holy Spirit involves relinquishing control.
  • This vulnerability reminds us of our dependence on God, which can be a valuable lesson.
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