Bridgetown Audio Podcast HSC25: Session 3
Apr 1, 2025
Gemma Ryan, a stay-at-home mother and adjunct teaching professor from Northern Ireland, shares her journey of integrating faith into everyday life. She discusses the significance of being open to life's interruptions as spiritual growth opportunities. Gemma also reflects on the challenges of maintaining spiritual practices as a stay-at-home parent, encouraging listeners to seek divine connection in the chaos. Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of living guided by the Holy Spirit rather than strict rules, highlighting the power of stillness and prayer in finding clarity.
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Interruptibility as Spiritual Practice
- Embrace interruptions as opportunities for spiritual growth, rather than obstacles to personal time.
- Find God's presence in everyday moments, even mundane tasks, instead of seeking a separate sacred space.
Embracing Interruptions
- Gemma's son interrupted her quiet time, asking her to read the Bible to him.
- Instead of dismissing him, she embraced the interruption, recognizing an opportunity to connect with God.
Intentional Practices for Hearing God
- Bookend your day with intentional stillness and reflection, starting with listening to God and ending with processing your day with Him.
- Find small, achievable ways to connect with God, such as journaling a single sentence or taking a walk in nature.