Bridgetown Audio Podcast In Portland as it is In Heaven - Rule of Life
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Sep 22, 2025 Tyler Staton opens with a heartfelt reflection on grief and the importance of presence in community. The discussion delves into how stories shape spiritual imagination and discipleship through Jesus' parables. Relationships play a key role, exploring how different social spheres influence character. The concept of a 'rule of life' is introduced, emphasizing practical spiritual practices that nurture growth. The session closes with meaningful invitations to engage and contribute to the community's vision.
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Grandfather’s Morning Lessons
- Tyler Staten recalls mornings with his grandfather Ray and a poem he wrote, 'Too Small a Word.'
- The memory frames grief, presence, and a desire for one more conversation that shapes his formation.
Three Ingredients Of Formation
- Spiritual formation combines practice with broader shaping forces like stories and relationships.
- Tyler says who you become is the overlap of the stories you believe, the relationships you keep, and the habits you form.
Story Shapes The Imagination
- Storytelling shapes the imagination and synchronizes listeners emotionally and cognitively.
- Tyler emphasizes Jesus used parables to reframe belief and reshape the mind as the primary spiritual battlefield.
