Strengthening The Soul Of Your Leadership With Ruth Haley Barton

The enormous response to Ruth's blog post last week led to Ruth Haley Barton and Steve Wiens, pastor of Genesis Covenant Church, recording a bonus podcast episode for pastors and Christian leaders addressing the corona virus pandemic. SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES You can also access podcast on Google Play or Stitcher. Mentioned in this podcast: That the Works of God Might be Revealed, Ruth Haley Barton Pursuing God’s will Together, Ruth Haley Barton (for more on John 9 story) Exploring Further: Transforming Community Ruth Haley Barton Become a patron: Join a growing movement of transforming leaders. We’ve received fantastic feedback about the podcast, and we would like to create even more episodes. We need you! Become a patron during Lent and receive our Lent: A Season of Returning! Music Credit: New Way to Live written by Joel Hanson. I am New written by Joel Hanson and Jason Gray. Join us for a virtual Good Friday prayer service Join us as we keep vigil with Christ on Good Friday. We will post a recordi

A great conversation with long-time friend Steve Wiens, pastor of Genesis Covenant Church, about sexuality and gender that will surprisingly leave you encouraged. Ruth defines spirituality, sexuality, sex, gender and asks the question: How can we redeem our sexuality?  We need to do the work of #metoo #churchtoo, but there is hope on the other side. Dallas Willard brings it home… “the opposite of lust is ______?   SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES You can also access podcast on Google Play or Stitcher. Mentioned in this podcast: The Holy Longing: The Search for a Christian Spirituality Ronald Rolheiser Shining Like the Sun: Seven Mindful Practices for Rekindling Your Faith by Steve Wiens. Exploring Further: Transforming Community Ruth Haley Barton Become a patron: Join a growing movement of transforming leaders. We’ve received fantastic feedback about the podcast, and we would like to create even more episodes. We need you! Become a patron during Lent and receive our Lent: A Season of Returning! Music Credit: New Way

A conversation for those who have money and those who feel they don’t have enough money. Our relationship with money reveals what we are placing our trust in. Sadly even in most Christian families there is a disconnect between our spiritual life and money. In episode 4 Ruth is joined by Todd Harper, President of Generous Giving and David Wills, President Emeritus of National Christian Foundation, friends and alumni of the Transforming Community experience for a revealing discussion about transformation and money. Mentioned in this podcast: The Soul of Money: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Life Lynne Twist Lent: A Season of Returning Ruth Haley Barton Exploring Further: Transforming Community Ruth Haley Barton Become a patron: Join a growing movement of transforming leaders. We’ve received fantastic feedback about the podcast, and we would like to create even more episodes. We need you! Become a patron during Lent and receive our Lent: A Season of Returning! Music Credit: New Way to Live wri

The third-part of Ruth's conversation with author Fr. Ronald Rolheiser is a thought provoking discussion of  the third stage of discipleship – giving our deaths away. How can we give something deep in our passivity like Jesus did in his passion? A fascinating dialogue about dying and the spiritual journey.  Ruth shares with us what her mother taught her in her death. This conversation is drawn from his profound and thought-provoking book, Sacred Fire: A Vision for a Deeper Human and Christian Maturity. We pray these three episodes will serve you well as you begin your Lenten journey. SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES You can also access podcast on Google Play or Stitcher. Mentioned in this podcast: The Holy Longing: The Search for a Christian Spirituality Ronald Rolheiser Sacred Fire: A Vision for a Deeper Human and Christian Maturity Ronald Rolheiser Exploring Further: Transforming Community Ruth Haley Barton Become a patron: Join a growing movement of transforming leaders. We’ve received fantastic feedback about th

In the second-part of Ruth's conversation with author Fr. Ronald Rolheiser Ruth discusses the temptations and invitations of the second stage of discipleship – those giving their lives away. The stage where most of us find ourselves! The choice in this stage  is between bitterness and gratitude. This episode is great reminder to take pleasure in your life and to remember that anger takes you away from gratitude.  This conversation is drawn from his profound and thought-provoking book, Sacred Fire: A Vision for a Deeper Human and Christian Maturity. We pray these three episodes will serve you well as you begin your Lenten journey. SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES You can also access podcast on Google Play or Stitcher. Mentioned in this podcast: The Holy Longing: The Search for a Christian Spirituality Ronald Rolheiser Sacred Fire: A Vision for a Deeper Human and Christian Maturity Ronald Rolheiser Exploring Further: Transforming Community Ruth Haley Barton Become a patron: Join a growing movement of transforming lead

We are launching season 9 and keeping things fresh. This season is titled Ruth and Friends: “Conversations on Spiritual Transformation and…” In each episode Ruth invites leaders with diverse callings and expertise to dialogue and explore how spiritual transformation intersects with some of the most significant topics of this time. We begin the season by offering a three-part conversation with author Fr. Ronald Rolheiser discussing the three stages of discipleship. This conversation is drawn from his profound and thought-provoking book, Sacred Fire: A Vision for a Deeper Human and Christian Maturity. In episode 1 Ruth and Ron discuss the temptations and invitations of those who are getting their lives together. We pray these three episodes will serve you well as you begin your Lenten journey. SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES You can also access podcast on Google Play or Stitcher. Mentioned in this podcast: The Holy Longing: The Search for a Christian Spirituality Ronald Rolheiser A Vision for a Deeper Human and Christi

Join us for this series of Advent and Christmastide reflections. The seasons of the church year are meant to teach us something about the spiritual life we need to learn. In fact, by entering into these seasons we experience the deeper dynamics and rhythms of the spiritual life by walking closely with Jesus and learning from him as we go. In this season of the Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership podcast, we are privileged to prepare and walk through the season of Advent together. Mentioned in this podcast: Advent Reflections - Cycle A Revised Common Lectionary Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership Exploring Further: Transforming Community Ruth Haley Barton Become a patron: Join a growing movement of transforming leaders. We’ve received fantastic feedback about the podcast, and we would like to create even more episodes. We need you! Become a patron during Advent! Music Credit: Advent: Music in Solitude  Advent to Christmas by Page CXVI

Join us for this series of Advent and Christmastide reflections. The seasons of the church year are meant to teach us something about the spiritual life we need to learn. In fact, by entering into these seasons we experience the deeper dynamics and rhythms of the spiritual life by walking closely with Jesus and learning from him as we go. In this season of the Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership podcast, we are privileged to prepare and walk through the season of Advent together. Mentioned in this podcast: Advent Reflections - Cycle A Revised Common Lectionary The Prayer Tree by Michael Leunig Exploring Further: Transforming Community Ruth Haley Barton Become a patron: Join a growing movement of transforming leaders. We’ve received fantastic feedback about the podcast, and we would like to create even more episodes. We need you! Become a patron during Advent! Music Credit: Advent: Music in Solitude Advent to Christmas by Page CXVI

Join us for this series of Advent and Christmastide reflections. The seasons of the church year are meant to teach us something about the spiritual life we need to learn. In fact, by entering into these seasons we experience the deeper dynamics and rhythms of the spiritual life by walking closely with Jesus and learning from him as we go. In this season of the Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership podcast, we are privileged to prepare and walk through the season of Advent together. Mentioned in this podcast: Advent Reflections - Cycle A Revised Common Lectionary Bread of Tomorrow: Prayers for the Church Year edited by Janet Morley Exploring Further: Transforming Community Ruth Haley Barton Become a patron: Join a growing movement of transforming leaders. We’ve received fantastic feedback about the podcast, and we would like to create even more episodes. We need you! Become a patron during Advent! Music Credit: Advent: Music in Solitude Advent to Christmas by Page CXVI

Join us for this series of Advent and Christmastide reflections. The seasons of the church year are meant to teach us something about the spiritual life we need to learn. In fact, by entering into these seasons we experience the deeper dynamics and rhythms of the spiritual life by walking closely with Jesus and learning from him as we go. In this season of the Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership podcast, we are privileged to prepare and walk through the season of Advent together.   Mentioned in this podcast: Advent Reflections - Cycle A Revised Common Lectionary Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership (book) by Ruth Haley Barton Exploring Further: Transforming Community Ruth Haley Barton Become a patron: Join a growing movement of transforming leaders. We’ve received fantastic feedback about the podcast, and we would like to create even more episodes. We need you! Become a patron during Advent! Music Credit: Advent: Music in Solitude Advent to Christmas by Page CXVI

Join us for this series of Advent and Christmastide reflections. The seasons of the church year are meant to teach us something about the spiritual life we need to learn. In fact, by entering into these seasons we experience the deeper dynamics and rhythms of the spiritual life by walking closely with Jesus and learning from him as we go. In this season of the Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership podcast, we are privileged to prepare and walk through the season of Advent together. Mentioned in this podcast: Advent Reflections - Cycle A Revised Common Lectionary Living the Christian Year: Time to Inhabit the Story of God by Bobby Gross Exploring Further: Transforming Community Ruth Haley Barton Become a patron: Join a growing movement of transforming leaders. We’ve received fantastic feedback about the podcast, and we would like to create even more episodes. We need you! Become a patron during Advent! Music Credit: Christmastide: Music in Solitude Advent to Christmas by Page CXVI

The seasons of the church year are meant to teach us something about the spiritual life we need to learn. In fact, by entering into these seasons we experience the deeper dynamics and rhythms of the spiritual life by walking closely with Jesus and learning from him as we go. In this season of the Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadershippodcast, we are privileged to prepare and walk through the season of Lent together.   Mentioned in this podcast: Revised Common Lectionary Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver, Mary-Oliver An Invitation to Walk with Christ: Stations of the Cross Prayer Guide, Ruth Haley Barton Exploring Further: Transforming Resources: Lent Resources Transforming Community Ruth Haley Barton 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 during Lent and receive an e-reader version ofLent: A Season of Returning.Learn more. Music Credit: L

The seasons of the church year are meant to teach us something about the spiritual life we need to learn. In fact, by entering into these seasons we experience the deeper dynamics and rhythms of the spiritual life by walking closely with Jesus and learning from him as we go. In this season of the Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership podcast, we are privileged to prepare and walk through the season of Lent together. Mentioned in this podcast: Revised Common Lectionary Lent: A Season of Returning, Ruth Haley Barton A Cry for Mercy: Prayers from the Genesee, Henri Nouwen Exploring Further: Transforming Resources: Lent Resources Transforming Community Ruth Haley Barton

The seasons of the church year are meant to teach us something about the spiritual life we need to learn. In fact, by entering into these seasons we experience the deeper dynamics and rhythms of the spiritual life by walking closely with Jesus and learning from him as we go. In this season of the Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership podcast, we are privileged to prepare and walk through the season of Lent together. Mentioned in this podcast: Revised Common Lectionary Lent: A Season of Returning, Ruth Haley Barton Invitation to a Journey: A Road Map for Spiritual Formation, M. Robert Mulholland Jr. The Prayer Tree, Michael Leunig Exploring Further: Transforming Resources: Lent Resources Transforming Community Ruth Haley Barton 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 during Lent and receive an e-reader version of Lent: A Season of Returning. Le

We received such a great response to the practices and moments of quiet reflection that we included in our most recent episodes that we decided to do the same thing with Lent. The seasons of the church year are meant to teach us something about the spiritual life we need to learn. In fact, by entering into these seasons we experience the deeper dynamics and rhythms of the spiritual life by walking closely with Jesus and learning from him as we go. In this season of the Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership podcast, we are privileged to prepare and walk through the season of Lent together. Mentioned in this podcast: Revised Common Lectionary Exploring Further: Transforming Resources: Lent Resources Transforming Community Ruth Haley Barton 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 during Lent and receive an e-reader version of Lent: A Season of Returning

We received such a great response to the practices and moments of quiet reflection that we included in our most recent episodes that we decided to do the same thing with Lent. The seasons of the church year are meant to teach us something about the spiritual life we need to learn. In fact, by entering into these seasons we experience the deeper dynamics and rhythms of the spiritual life by walking closely with Jesus and learning from him as we go. In this season of the Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership podcast, we are privileged to prepare and walk through the season of Lent together. Mentioned in this podcast: Revised Common Lectionary Exploring Further: Transforming Resources: Lent Resources Transforming Community Ruth Haley Barton 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 during Lent and receive an e-reader version of Lent: A Season of Returning