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A lively dialogue with Ruth Haley Barton about forging and maintaining a life-giving connection with God in the midst of leading. Learn more at www.transformingcenter.org.
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Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
Why does Ruth end a book on silence and solitude with a chapter on for sake of others? Listen to find out. Ruth describes her own journey of moving out of silence and solitude and how it transformed her interaction with teenagers. A great discussion of words and why silence and solitude are important for both introverts and extroverts, along with a strong encouragement to not make this practice legalistic. As we close this season, Ruth leaves us with a practice to help us connect with God from the place of our deepest desire.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Invitation to Solitude and Silence, Ruth Haley Barton
Transforming Community
Exploring Further:
Music in Solitude
Ruth Haley Barton
Steve Wiens
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Music Credit: The intro and outro by Aaron Niequist.
Wednesday Nov 07, 2018
Wednesday Nov 07, 2018
Why does Elijah say the same things again? We expect Elijah’s experience of God’s presence to transform him, but there is a comforting interpretation of this passage. The good news: we don’t have to beg God for guidance. He is our shepherd and wants to guide. A great conversation ensues around how silence and solitude connects to receiving guidance. We conclude with a practice that leads us into guidance.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Invitation to Solitude and Silence, 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 on our Patreon.com page.
Music Credit: The intro and outro by Aaron Niequist.
Wednesday Oct 31, 2018
Wednesday Oct 31, 2018
We begin this episode with a quick review of the story of Elijah. There is a payoff to waiting, and not running away. God is becoming Elijah’s ultimate orienting reality. Entering a silence that is not empty but full of God’s presence. Good news, God is a much better parent than we ever could be. We introduce Ruth’s newest book and how it connects to silence and solitude. The practice in this episode will guide you into being honest before God.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Invitation to Solitude and Silence, 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 on our Patreon.com page.
Music Credit: The intro and outro by Aaron Niequist.
Wednesday Oct 24, 2018
Wednesday Oct 24, 2018
We are in the chaos with Elijah. In solitude and silence we feel the battle between the false self and the true self. Some of the most important questions emerge from the chaos. Ruth and Steve discuss what facing ourself really means and how our true self is hidden with Christ in God. This is the narrow path. As always, we end with a practice to help you face yourself.
Wednesday Oct 17, 2018
Wednesday Oct 17, 2018
It takes stamina to stay in silence and solitude. Why does God meet us in such vast emptiness? Ruth has a thought. There is great encouragement in Elijah’s journey and how long it took. Emptiness can be very lonely, yet you don’t have to go alone. It is good to have some human support and we discuss the ministry of presence. Our practice starts with acknowledging we have places of emptiness.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Invitation to Solitude and Silence, 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 on our Patreon.com page.
Music Credit: The intro and outro by Aaron Niequist.
Wednesday Oct 10, 2018
Wednesday Oct 10, 2018
We have made it to the cave with Elijah and he is telling the whole truth. The good news is God can handle anything. Ruth shares about being in solitude and silence with gratitude and how restful and energizing it can be. What if we feel like God didn’t show up? Ruth has some advice. Faithfulness to these practices will bear fruit because the work is happening underneath.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Invitation to Solitude and Silence, 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 on our Patreon.com page.
Music Credit: The intro and outro by Aaron Niequist.
Wednesday Oct 03, 2018
Wednesday Oct 03, 2018
We are moving through this story slowly and it is good. At this point God asks Elijah a question. Allowing the mind rest into the heart is a helpful way to describe letting the mind rest without discounting the contribution of the mind. Ruth shares a personal example of resting and trusting God. We end this episode by resting with our questions in God’s presence.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Invitation to Solitude and Silence, 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 on our Patreon.com page.
Music Credit: The intro and outro by Aaron Niequist.
Wednesday Sep 26, 2018
Wednesday Sep 26, 2018
What is not to like about the fact that God instructed Elijah to take not one but two naps? Why do we treat our body so poorly? Ruth and Steve discuss a powerful psalm to better understand the dynamic of silence and solitude. They also discuss how the daily examen can help us get in touch with our bodies. We are developing a rhythm of practice in this season; this episode will help you get in touch with your body.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Invitation to Solitude and Silence, 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 on our Patreon.com page.
Music Credit: The intro and outro by Aaron Niequist.
Wednesday Sep 19, 2018
Wednesday Sep 19, 2018
We pick up with the story of Elijah, and why it is important that he rested first. We talk about how to recognize being dangerously tired, with Ruth sharing some concrete examples. How does one surrender to exhaustion. We get into describing what sane rhythms look like, and we close by practicing again.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Invitation to Solitude and Silence, 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 on our Patreon.com page.
Music Credit: The intro and outro by Aaron Niequist.
Wednesday Sep 12, 2018
Wednesday Sep 12, 2018
Our lives are not in danger like Elijahs, but we all have to face resistance. If you feel the push pull, then this is likely a signal God is at work. How do we push through our fear? What if we are afraid God will not show up? It is good to know our own baggage. The best part is that God will meet you even if you have a lot of resistance. Ruth shares her experience with people who seem most resistant to silence and solitude. We end again with a practice.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Invitation to Solitude and Silence, 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 on our Patreon.com page.
Music Credit: The intro and outro by Aaron Niequist.