In this episode of "Rhythms That Restore," I invited my friend and Spiritual Director Allison Bradsher over or a conversation about how we can start this new year slowly, intentionally and we talk about what it looks like when we "Say Yes to the next invitation from God" in 2025.

Allison, is a personal Spiritual Director and she is a co-founder of the Retreat House in Memphis, shares her journey and insights on how to nurture our inner life and care for our souls.

We discuss the significance of the new year as a time for reflection and growth, using winter as a metaphor for our own inner "heart" work. We talk about having curiosity over our need to fix, growing our capacity for the uncomfortable in life and practices of subtraction in order to create more space.

Our key themes include saying yes to God's invitations in this new year, the importance of silence, balancing inner and outer life, and embracing unique spiritual journeys.

The episode encourages us to create space for God and engage in practices that foster spiritual development.

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Schedule your own Spiritual Direction session with Allison

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.theretreathousememphis.com

Instagram: @theretreathousememphis

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Experience ESBI Retreat Feb 7th and 8th, 2025

Is your soul longing for breathtaking experiences and deep connections?

Moments that cause you to pause and take in the beauty around you. Moments of deep Connection with God, with creation, with beauty that you stand in awe of, and with others who point you back to Jesus?

If so, then we invite you to encounter ESBI. Elevated experiences to behold and savor, while learning ways to integrate these values into your life.

Ready to make room for margin and experience some time alone with the Lord yet connected with others?

Experience our very first ever ESBI Retreat in Memphis, Tn

Friday February 7th evening 5pm-9pm and Saturday February 8th from 10am - 7pm at The Retreat House in Eads, Tn

Register: www.esbievents.com

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Have more questions about learning spiritual disciplines or attending one of our ESBI Retreats?

Email Cherisse directly at [email protected]

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