Formation in Suffering
It struck me the other day that many of my heroes spent time in prison. I love reading biographies and it hit me that a large portion of the people I have been reading about lately had spent time incarcerated. Biographies are important to me because I believe we have...
What the Bible Says About Fasting.
Fasting is one of the most consistently practiced spiritual disciplines throughout the Bible. When we fast, we intentionally refrain from participation in something in order to create space, gain perspective, reorient, and focus on what truly matters. In the Bible,...
What the Bible says about Prayer
Prayer. We learn about it in church. We practice with our friends. We intercede on the behalf of others. But what shapes our prayer life at its core? We often pray without realizing just how profound this act of faith is. But the truth is, it is only since Christ came...
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003 - Spiritual Disciplines
Jul 14, 2019 • 00:28:52
What are spiritual disciplines? Should I be doing them if I am a Christian? We explore these questions in this overview of spiritual disciplines and how they can have a profound impact on our faith and life. Scripture References (NIV) Deuteronomy 30:15-20 – “See, I set before you today life and…
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004 - What Does the Bible Say about Meditation?
Jul 19, 2019 • 00:31:24
Meditation is becoming increasingly popular in our world, and as Christians it is important that we ask ourselves first and foremost: what does our Scripture teach us regarding the practice of meditation? You may be surprised to learn that meditation has a strong Biblical endorsement throughout Scripture, as well as…
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005 - Lectio Divina: Scripture Reading Us
Jul 22, 2019 • 00:31:26
Lectio Divina – the prayerful listening to Scripture – is an ancient practice that draws us closer to God. Through this spiritual discipline, we come to hear God speaking into our life right now through the Scriptures. Rather than studying Scripture in an academic way (which we totally endorse!), Lectio…
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Lectio Divina: Psalm 1
Jul 22, 2019 • 00:16:28
In this Lectio Divina episode, Erin guides us through Lectio Divina with Psalm 1. Lectio Divina is a way of listening to Scripture with a prayerful Spirit. Sit back, create some space, and encounter God in Scripture!
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006 - What Does the Bible Say About Silence & Solitude
Jul 26, 2019 • 00:32:11
Silence and solitude are two spiritual disciplines that tend to be overlooked. They certainly aren’t ‘trendy’ in our day and age. But they play a key role in Jesus’ ministry and are part of his teachings to the disciples. Check out this episode to find out what it can mean…
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Lectio Divina - Matthew 5:33-37
Jul 29, 2019 • 00:16:48
In this Lectio Divina episode, Erin guides us through Lectio Divina with Matthew 5:33-37. Lectio Divina is a way of listening to Scripture with a prayerful Spirit. Sit back, create some space, and encounter God in Scripture! “Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You…
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007 - Dr. Dwight Friesen: Faithful Presence in Place
Jul 31, 2019 • 00:43:57
In this episode, Phil interviews Dr. Dwight Friesen- professor, author, pastor, and more. They explore what it means to be present in the place God has rooted us. It’s so easy to live fragmented and disconnected lives today, yet God calls us to be present to our places and the…
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008-What Does the Bible Say About Prayer?
Aug 2, 2019 • 00:27:52
We talk about prayer all the time in our faith journeys. We pray together and by ourselves. So what else is there to know about prayer? Join us in this conversation about the invitation to pray freely no matter where you are in your walk with Christ or what you…
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Lectio Divina - Psalm 42:1-5
Aug 5, 2019 • 00:17:50
In this Lectio Divina episode, Erin guides us through Lectio Divina with Psalm 42:1-5. Lectio Divina is a way of listening to Scripture with a prayerful Spirit. Sit back, create some space, and encounter God in Scripture! As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you,…
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5 Minute Guided Meditation
Aug 7, 2019 • 00:12:25
Welcome to the first Ruah Space guided meditation! In this 5-minute beginner meditation, Phil discusses the basics of practicing meditation and guides listeners through a basic breath meditation. Whether or not you have ever meditated, this episode is a great place to join the Ruah Space community in meditating! Further…