Perennial Wisdom

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Brian Russell the author of Centering Prayer and host of the Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations podcast. Brian is a return guest to the show, and someone with a great deal of wisdom to share. He is a professor of biblical studies and a transformational coach for pastors and spiritually-minded professionals. In the conversation, Brian and I discuss:  How to define forgiveness Why the practice of forgiveness is so challenging What’s possible in the way of forgiveness. How a stillness practice can help us  The connection between wisdom and forgiveness, and much more Show Sponsor:  This episode is brought to you in high-quality audio courtesy of Squadcast; start your free trial today. Follow In Search of Wisdom: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Twitter: twitter.com/searchwisdompod Instagram: instagram.com/searchwisdompod Sign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Bruce Tallman the author of the new book God’s Ecstatic Love. Bruce is a Spiritual Director and Marriage Counselor. He is the author of four books and has written hundreds of articles on spirituality published in the London Free Press and other newspapers and is an adjunct faculty for the Haden Institute for Spiritual Directors Training.   In the conversation, Dr. Tallman and I discuss: Spiritual direction and formation Searching for meaning The paradox of love and wisdom Navigating suffering in relationships Wisdom in daily life and much more Connect with Dr. Bruce Tallman: brucetallman.com/ ***This episode is brought to you in high-quality audio courtesy of Squadcast; start your free trial today. Follow In Search of Wisdom: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Twitter: twitter.com/searchwisdompod Instagram: instagram.com/searchwisdompod Sign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

In today’s episode, my guest is Chris Fisher, the host of the Stoicism on Fire podcast and the creator of TraditionalStoicism.com. Chris started his blog in 2015 to provide material for those who are interested in Traditional Stoic theory and practice. In 2018, he started the Stoicism on Fire podcast. Chris now serves as the second Scholarch of The College of Stoic Philosophers.  In the conversation, Chris and I discuss: The search for Stoic wisdom Traditional Stoicism The need for responsibility How worldviews shape our actions Wisdom in daily life and much more Follow In Search of Wisdom: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Twitter: twitter.com/searchwisdompod Instagram: instagram.com/searchwisdompod Sign-up for The PATH, our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, my guest is Ryan Hawk (@RyanHawk12), the author of the new book The Pursuit of Excellence. Ryan is the founder and host of The Learning Leader Show (a podcast with nearly 500 episodes). He’s an avid speaker on leadership and personal and professional development. In the conversation, Ryan and I discuss: Leadership and excellence Loving what you do The connection between gratitude and excellence Humility and patience on the path The wisdom of reading How to be consistent and much more Selected books/resources mentioned:  The Greats on Leadership by Jocelyn Davis The Score Takes Care of Itself by Bill Walsh Good to Great by Jim Collins Follow In Search of Wisdom: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Twitter: twitter.com/searchwisdompod Instagram: instagram.com/searchwisdompod Sign-up for The PATH, our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Lisa Miller, the author of the new book The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and our Quest for an Inspired Life. Dr. Miller is a New York Times bestselling author and a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, which is the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology. In the conversation, Dr. Miller and I discuss: Navigating science and spirituality  Finding meaning in life The science of desire and clinging Wisdom and nature  Letting life unfold and much more Connect with Dr. Lisa Miller:  lisamillerphd.com/ Follow In Search of Wisdom: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Twitter: twitter.com/searchwisdompod Instagram: instagram.com/searchwisdompod Sign-up for The PATH, our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, my guest is Shane Trotter the author of the new book Setting the Bar: Preparing our Kids to Thrive in an Era of Distraction, Dependency, and Entitlement. Shane is a writer, educator, and a Strength and Conditioning Coordinator with a passion for youth development. He has a free weekly newsletter called Stuff They Never Told You that I encourage you to check out at inspiredhumandevelopment.com.   In the conversation, Shane and I discuss: Discerning our path in life  The importance of setting standards How to cultivate character The obstacles to realizing our standards  The wisdom of reading and much more Follow In Search of Wisdom: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Twitter: twitter.com/searchwisdompod Instagram: instagram.com/searchwisdompod Sign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom).  Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, my guest is Nate Anderson the author of the new book In Emergency, Break Glass: What Nietzsche Can Teach Us About Joyful Living in a Tech-Saturated World. Nate is the deputy editor at Ars Technica and writes about technology law and policy.  In the conversation, Nate and I discuss:  Why Nietzsche is an important figure today  How Nietzsche can help us move forward in the information age What we can learn about finding meaning The wisdom of walking  How to love life in spite of everything  Wisdom in daily life and much more Connect with Nate Anderson: twitter.com/NateXAnderson Follow In Search of Wisdom: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Twitter: twitter.com/searchwisdompod Instagram: instagram.com/searchwisdompod Sign-up for The PATH, our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom).  Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Kevin Vost the author of more than twenty books. Today we discuss the Porch and the Cross and his new book Memorize the Stoics. Kevin is a clinical psychologist, professor, and speaker. His work covers a wide array of topics from ancient philosophy, theology, and even strength training.     In the conversation, Kevin and I discuss:  Searching for wisdom  The Stoic view of God Philosophy and forgiveness Navigating negative emotions How to memorize ancient lessons  Wisdom in daily life and much more Connect with Dr. Kevin Vost: drvost.com/#home Follow In Search of Wisdom: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Twitter: twitter.com/searchwisdompod Instagram: instagram.com/searchwisdompod Sign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom).  Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, my guest is Simon Drew the author of The Poet & The Sage and host of The Walled Garden podcast. Simon is a poet, musician, philosopher, and friend. He’s a repeat guest on the show, I always enjoy connecting with Simon and this conversation was no exception. Today’s episode focuses on the wisdom of parables. A parable is generally defined as a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. In the conversation, Simon and I discuss: Forgiveness and love How to observe the past without a sense of regret The role views and beliefs play in shaping our world How to navigate the inner critic Searching for wisdom and much more Connect with Simon Drew: thewalledgarden.com/simon-j-e-drew Follow In Search of Wisdom: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Twitter: twitter.com/searchwisdompod Instagram: instagram.com/searchwisdompod Sign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom).  Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, my guest is David Robson the author of the new book The Expectation Effect: How Your Mindset Can Change Your World. David is an award-winning science writer specializing in the extremes of the human brain, body, and behavior. David explores cutting-edge research that reveals the many profound ways that our expectations shape our experience. He brings together fascinating case studies and evidence-based science to uncover new techniques that we can all use to improve our fitness, productivity, health, and happiness. In the conversation, David and I discuss: What the expectation effect is and why it matters The role our views and beliefs play in shaping our world The difference between the expectation effect and positive thinking The power of expectations for leaders and educators The wisdom of being kind to yourself and much more Connect with David Robson: davidrobson.me/ Follow In Search of Wisdom: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdom Instagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcast Sign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom).  Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe