Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership with Ruth Haley Barton

The seasons of the church year are meant to teach us something about the spiritual life we need to learn. In fact, by entering into these seasons we experience the deeper dynamics and rhythms of the spiritual life by walking closely with Jesus and learning from him as we go. In this season of the Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadershippodcast, we are privileged to prepare and walk through the season of Lent together.   Mentioned in this podcast: Revised Common Lectionary Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver, Mary-Oliver An Invitation to Walk with Christ: Stations of the Cross Prayer Guide, Ruth Haley Barton Exploring Further: Transforming Resources: Lent Resources Transforming Community Ruth Haley Barton Become a patron:Join a growing movement of transforming leaders. We have gotten fantastic feedback about the podcast, and we would like to create even more content. We need you! Become a patron during Lent and receive an e-reader version ofLent: A Season of Returning.Learn more. Music Credit: Lent: Music in Solitude  

The seasons of the church year are meant to teach us something about the spiritual life we need to learn. In fact, by entering into these seasons we experience the deeper dynamics and rhythms of the spiritual life by walking closely with Jesus and learning from him as we go. In this season of the Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership podcast, we are privileged to prepare and walk through the season of Lent together. Mentioned in this podcast: Revised Common Lectionary Lent: A Season of Returning, Ruth Haley Barton A Cry for Mercy: Prayers from the Genesee, Henri Nouwen Exploring Further: Transforming Resources: Lent Resources Transforming Community Ruth Haley Barton

The seasons of the church year are meant to teach us something about the spiritual life we need to learn. In fact, by entering into these seasons we experience the deeper dynamics and rhythms of the spiritual life by walking closely with Jesus and learning from him as we go. In this season of the Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership podcast, we are privileged to prepare and walk through the season of Lent together. Mentioned in this podcast: Revised Common Lectionary Lent: A Season of Returning, Ruth Haley Barton Invitation to a Journey: A Road Map for Spiritual Formation, M. Robert Mulholland Jr. The Prayer Tree, Michael Leunig Exploring Further: Transforming Resources: Lent Resources Transforming Community Ruth Haley Barton Become a patron: Join a growing movement of transforming leaders. We have gotten fantastic feedback about the podcast, and we would like to create even more content. We need you! Become a patron during Lent and receive an e-reader version of Lent: A Season of Returning. Learn more. Music Credit: Lent: Music in Solitude

We received such a great response to the practices and moments of quiet reflection that we included in our most recent episodes that we decided to do the same thing with Lent. The seasons of the church year are meant to teach us something about the spiritual life we need to learn. In fact, by entering into these seasons we experience the deeper dynamics and rhythms of the spiritual life by walking closely with Jesus and learning from him as we go. In this season of the Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership podcast, we are privileged to prepare and walk through the season of Lent together. Mentioned in this podcast: Revised Common Lectionary Exploring Further: Transforming Resources: Lent Resources Transforming Community Ruth Haley Barton Become a patron: Join a growing movement of transforming leaders. We have gotten fantastic feedback about the podcast, and we would like to create even more content. We need you! Become a patron during Lent and receive an e-reader version of Lent: A Season of Returning. Learn more. Music Credit: Lent: Music in Solitude

Discover the transformative power of Lent as a time for self-examination and spiritual renewal. The host shares personal insights on how this season can deepen your faith. Explore the Revised Common Lectionary for enriching scripture readings and meaningful practices like journaling and prayer. Embrace humility and authenticity in your spiritual journey, focusing on genuine devotion. Reflect on what to sacrifice, and connect deeply with God through impactful rituals such as fasting and silence.

Ruth begins by sharing just how important the rhythm of retreat has been for her life. What is the one thing that must be present in a retreat center. Ruth shares about the lifting power of retreat and why you don’t pull up the plant to see if the roots are growing. Now it is time to show up on retreat and let God show up. We end with God's invitation to us in Isaiah 30.   Mentioned in this podcast: Invitation to Retreat,Ruth Haley Barton Transforming Community Exploring Further: Music in Solitude Ruth Haley Barton Steve Wiens Become a patron:Join a growing movement of transforming leaders. We have gotten fantastic feedback about the podcast, and we would like to create even more content. We need you! Become a patron and receive exclusive bonuses and our gratitude. Learn more. Music Credit: The intro and outro by Aaron Niequist.