In this episode, Phil shares an experience getting lost in Amman, Jordan, the people who helped him, and how their risky love changed his life. Maybe not his most brilliant moment, this experience is one that helped shape him into who he is today.
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…
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…
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…
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!
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
