The Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations Podcast

In this week's episode, Brian explores Jesus' saying, "Be perfect as your heavenly father is perfect." He discusses how it is a guide to embody the ethic of God's kingdom which is an expansive and boundary breaking love for others, even our enemies. Brian Russell’s Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com Centering Prayer Updates and Invitations to Monthly Gatherings: www.centeringprayerbook.com Books Recommended: Didache, https://amzn.to/3Kvmrv5 Brian Russell’s Books Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9 Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/ Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com Twitter: @briandrussell Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.  

In this week's episode Gene Yotka takes us on a deep dive into how spiritual direction helps us grow even deeper in Christ. We talk about the enneagram as well as contemplative practices. We end with conversation about moving from contemplation in silence and solitude into embodying Christ in the world. Connecting with Gene: Email: theawakeninginstitutue@gmail.com Website: www.theawakeninginstitute.com Facebook: The Awakening Institute Gene's book: Knowing as We are Known: An Excercise in Inner Stillness https://amzn.to/3uNwlzn Books Recommended by Gene: Howard Thurman, The Centering Moment, https://amzn.to/3RPlXRS Teresa of Avila, Interior Castle https://amzn.to/3AQc1B6 Julian of Norwich, Showings https://amzn.to/3IBGEwa John of the Cross, Ascent of Mount Carmel https://amzn.to/3Psgw93 Merton, Seven Story Mountain https://amzn.to/3z3cNtl Brian Russell’s Information Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com Brian Russell’s Books Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9 Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/ Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com Twitter: @briandrussell Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.

In this week’s episode, I take a deep dive into the role and power of gratitude for opening us to higher levels of spiritual growth. Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com Join Brian’s Monthly free centering prayer gathering: www.centeringprayerbook.com Resources Recommended on Today’s Episode: Marcus Aurelius, Meditations https://amzn.to/2LrD1za  Epictetus, Discourses https://amzn.to/2LrTEe4    and  Enchiridion https://amzn.to/3bfDIX9  Seneca, Letters from a Stoic https://amzn.to/3rYtwZa  Gratitude Amplifier: For worksheet, email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com Brian Russell’s Books Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9 Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/ Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer    Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com Twitter: @briandrussell Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support. #gratitude #spiritualformation #spiritualgrowth

In this week’s episode, Jesse Eubanks takes us on a deep dive into how we can grow in our understanding of God, ourselves, and others through the use of the Enneagram. Check out Jesse’s new book: How We Relate: Understanding, God, Yourself and Others through the Enneagram https://amzn.to/3kpuGxt Jesse Eubanks is a certified Enneagram coach and host of The EnneaCast, a podcast exploring personality and relationships through the lens of the Enneagram. Jesse is also the founder and executive director of Love Thy Neighborhood, a discipleship and missions agency mobilizing people to follow Jesus and serve the poor in modern culture. Relevant named him one of the top 50 Christian artists and activists who are making an impact on culture in America. Jesse and his wife, Lindsay, have two children and live in Louisville, Kentucky. Website: https://lovethyneighborhood.org The Enneacast Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-thy-neighborhood-presents-the-enneacast/id1410031710  Resources Recommended on Today’s Episode: Philip Yancey, The Jesus I Never Knew https://amzn.to/3XUznOx John Perkins, Beyond Charity https://amzn.to/3wGRagB John Mark Comer, Ruthless Elimination of Hurry https://amzn.to/3D63oTe Brian’s Interview with A.J. Sherrill https://deepdivespirituality.podbean.com/e/episode-27-dr-aj-sherrill-on-the-enneagram-and-spiritual-formation/ Brian Russell’s Books Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9 Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/   Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer  Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com Twitter: @briandrussell Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support. #enneagram #spiritualformation #spiritualgrowth

In this week’s episode, I review key lessons for spiritual growth that I learned in 2022 that will serve you in your life today. Brian’s Website: www.brianrussellphd.com Link to sign up for the 2023 Centering Prayer Summit ( “Live” January 21-22). You can attend live via Zoom or watch the recordings at your leisure. I found the 2022 even particularly helpful for deepening my own practice and spiritual growth.  https://www.centeringprayersummit.com/referral/cps2023aff/wwHz9Xayr3cr5XG4 Sign up for Brian's Centering Prayer Monthly Gathering  www.centeringprayerbook.com Books Recommended during this Episode Gay Hendricks, The Big Leap https://amzn.to/3kdtTje  Gerald May, Will & Spirit: A Contemplative Psychology https://amzn.to/3ZySWNW  Podcasts/Websites Mentioned as Abundance Partners: Rich Lewis www.silenceteaches.com  Mark Dunwoody, https://healthyrhythms.org/  Joshua Bertolotti, In Search of Wisdom  https://www.perennialleader.com/ Brandon Tumblin, The Strong Stoic https://brandontumblin.com/strongstoicpodcast  Simon Drew, The Walled Garden www.thewalledgarden.com  Brian Russell’s Books Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9 Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/ Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com Twitter: @briandrussell Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.

In this week’s episode, I offer a deep dive into the story of the Magi from Matthew 2:1–12. I explore the contours of the story to discover challenges for religious insiders and invitation for those on the margins. Brian’s Website: www.brianrussellphd.com Brian Russell’s Books Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9 Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/ Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com Twitter: @briandrussell Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach (in person or virtually) for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.

In this week’s episode, Keith Kristich from Closer than Breath shares rich wisdom drawn from his experience and knowledge of contemplative spirituality.    Link to sign up for the 2023 Centering Prayer Summit ( “Live” January 21-22). You can attend live via Zoom or watch the recordings at your leisure. I did both last year as I found the 2022 even particularly helpful for deepening my own practice and spiritual growth.  https://www.centeringprayersummit.com/referral/cps2023aff/wwHz9Xayr3cr5XG4 Bio: Keith Kristich helps people slow down and connect with their true self and God within. Keith is a contemplative teacher, a commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer, and the founder of Closer Than Breath, an online contemplative community rooted in the Christian Contemplative Tradition. Keith's mission is to help people reimagine the Divine, unlearn rigid religion, and see God everywhere. Connecting with Keith: IG: @keithkristich  Website: www.closerthanbreath.com    Books Recommended by Keith:   Keating, Open Mind Open Heart https://amzn.to/3F99XEP   Bourgeault, Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening  https://amzn.to/3Y5Dec9    De Mello, Awareness https://amzn.to/3Y2FBg2    Frenette, Path of Centering Prayer https://amzn.to/3UB9Asp    ​​Brian’s Website: www.brianrussellphd.com Brian Russell’s Books Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9 Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/ Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com Twitter: @briandrussell  Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife  Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?  Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com  Links to the Centering Prayer Summit and Amazon are Affiliate links.  If you purchase items through these links, Brian receives a small payment in return. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.

In this week's episode, Dr. Massimo Pigliucci returns to the podcast to discuss the ongoing relevance and power of Greco-Roman philosophy to shape our character and way of life in the 21st century. Order Massimo's new book: The Quest for Character: https://amzn.to/3hdvXGt Connect with Dr. Pigliucci Web: https://massimopigliucci.com Books by Massimo A Field Guide to a Happy Life: 53 Brief Lessons for Living https://amzn.to/3ovvhKm A Handbook for New Stoics: how to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control https://amzn.to/39pJZhK How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life https://amzn.to/2YqQTNz How to Life a Good Life: A Guide to Choosing Your Personal Philosophy https://amzn.to/2YkXiKd Nonsense on Stilts: how To Tell Science from Bunk. https://amzn.to/3iU3iD0 Other books by Massimo: https://amzn.to/39qYrWG Brian’s Website: www.brianrussellphd.com Brian Russell’s Books Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9 Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/ Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com Twitter: @briandrussell Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support. #stoicism #virtue #character

In this week’s deep dive conversation, Brian Russell reflects deeply on God's gift of sabbath. He challenges pastors, spiritual leaders and all followers of Jesus to embrace rest as a witness to the world and for the sake of your soul. Brian also shares his own struggles with sabbath keeping. Brian’s Website: www.brianrussellphd.com  Interested in being on the launch team for Astonished by the Word? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com Interested in centering prayer? For resources and invites to free monthly centering prayer gatherings: www.centeringprayerbook.com  Brian Russell’s Books Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ  (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9  Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/   Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer  Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com  Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com  Twitter: @briandrussell Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support. #spiritualformation #sabbath #spirituality

In this week’s episode, Brandon Tumblin takes us on a deep dive into Stoicism, Dostoevsky, strength training, and philosophy as a way of life. Brandon Tumblin is most well-known from his podcast, The Strong Stoic Podcast, where he discusses philosophical ideas both solo and with guests. However, he does much more than just podcasting. He also coaches individuals to help them be their best selves, writes articles, plays music, manages projects, and several other things. Brandon is always in search of new opportunities that have the potential of making the world a better place.   Website: https://brandontumblin.com/  The Strong Stoic Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strong-stoic-podcast/id1537596440 The Walled Garden Philosophical Society https://thewalledgarden.com/   Resources Recommended on Today’s Episode: Dostoevsky, Notes from the Underground https://amzn.to/3gzyESg —— The Brothers Karamazov https://amzn.to/3DB8bN6   Solzenitsyn, The Gulag Archipelago https://amzn.to/3TGlp0L   Marcus Aurelius Meditations https://amzn.to/2LrD1za   Epictetus Discourses https://amzn.to/2LrTEe4  and  Enchiridion https://amzn.to/3bfDIX9   Seneca Letters from a Stoic https://amzn.to/3rYtwZa    Haidt, The Righteous Mind https://amzn.to/3TJWiu3   Brian Russell’s Books Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ   (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9   Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/   Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer    Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders:   www.deepdivespirituality.com   Connecting with Brian:   Website: www.brianrussellphd.com   Twitter: @briandrussell   Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife   Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?   Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com   Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.   #stoicism #philosophy #spiritualgrowth