In a noisy and distracted world, one of the primary ways we can hear the voice of God in our lives is through the Practice of Silence & Solitude. Brad & Casey explore this ancient practice modeled by Jesus and provide practical ways for us to quiet our hearts and minds.

Recommended Resource from the episode: The Pause App: https://www.pauseapp.com/

Many of us suffer from "Hurry Sickness" - a term coined by two cardiologists in the 1970s. But to experience the fullness of Jesus and what He wants for us, we've got to slow down and let our soul catch up to our body and mind.

Casey and Brad discuss how spiritual vibrancy requires a few "upstream" practices that might seem at odd with the cultural norms of our day.

In episode 111, Brad and Casey, discuss what hospitality looks like in our everyday lives, among strangers - as introverts and extroverts.

In a depersonalized world, how do we embody the fullness of Jesus with our presence and welcome?

In this episode, Brad references the book by Andy Crouch, The Life We're Looking For: Reclaiming Relationship in a Technological World.

https://www.amazon.com/Life-Were-Looking-Relationship-Technological/dp/059323734X

In episode 10, Hospitality: Opening a Window to the Gospel, Brad and Casey talk about what hospitality looks like in our homes as we "welcome the stranger".

Books referenced: The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield

https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Comes-House-Key-Post-Christian/dp/143355786X

In Episode 9, Brad introduces a brand new cohost and the practice of hospitality.

New Cohost: Casey Anderson.

Casey’s heart beats for relational ministry and caring for people's souls. She seeks to spread joy and nurture wholeness in others by connecting them to the deep love and intimacy of Jesus. She makes disciples through spiritual formation and direction, prayer, hospitality, and exhortation.

In Episode 8 we turn our attention to an exciting and yet intimidating aspect of apprenticeship to Jesus.

Most of our Practicing the Practices episodes thus far have focused on the INTERNAL work of Spiritual Formation. We’re flipping the script a bit today, by looking out the OUTWARD work of Spiritual Formation. Specifically living our lives on MISSION FOR JESUS, but not just for Jesus…but WITH JESUS.   

Special Guest: Kyle Landis

In episode 7, we shift our focus from practices that cultivate a deep and meaningful relationship with our Heavenly Father to cultivating deep and meaningful relationships with other humans! Because not only were we created for divine connection, we were made for human connection. We were created for community. We were made for AND need deep, meaningful, spiritually formative friendships.

This episode also feature's the podcast's first ever guest, Chloe Pool.

Chloe is the Associate Pastor of Spiritual Formation and Community at Fellowship Middlebrook in Knoxville, Tennessee.

She references a great book by Jennie Allen, Find Your People: Building Deep Community in a Lonely World and Changes that Heal by Henry Cloud

In today’s episode, we wrap our month-long focus on the Bible by introducing the 3 Primary Questions we ask in Bible Study.

BUT, before we get to the 3 questions we want to ask, we begin with the ONE question, we NEVER want to ask. 

Episode Link: The Practices App: https://www.fellowshipwest.org/the-practices-app

In this episode, Brad shows how the Bible's different literature types, or styles, impact how we interpret or understand the Bible. This is essential for engaging the Bible faithfully. It's also helpful when thinking through specific criticisms of the Bible.

If you've got questions, shoot Brad an e-mail and he'll follow up: [email protected]

In this episode, Brad unpacks a few best practices to get the most out of your engagement with Scripture. Like any meaningful venture, engaging the Bible requires the proper preparation, plan, and tools.

https://bibleproject.com/

https://bible.faithlife.com/