Josh Davis, ordained pastor, spiritual director and podcast host of Neurodivergent Faith, has autism and ADHD. This honest, riveting conversation opens up the possilbilty for our culture to learn from people whose brains may work differently than ours. And instead of being afraid of our differences and being shamed into conforming, leaning in and learning how to be embraced as the unique human we all are.

Stephanie Johnston, former missionary and church staff leader, now counselor and non-profit leader, talks openly about the journey that led her to spiritual direction, a more contemplative way of life, and the amazing transformation she has discovered in her personal life and ministry. This episode will encourage leaders to say "yes" to the invitations of the Spirit, leading them to a nurture and joy they long for.

Tracy Arntzen, President of Saving Susan, an orphan care ministry, unpacks with Beth their shared experience on a recent bike trip in France, through the lens of the Examen. The spiritual practice of Examen, introduced by St Ignatius of Loyola, helps us discern God's love and presence throughout the day's experience so we can grow in self-awareness, thankfulness and joy.

Karen McAdams, Bible teacher and co-host of "There is More" podcast is passionate about women taking off their masks and unraveling the lie--"I need to hide in order to be loved." We dive deep into the narratives about God that keep women pretending, suppressing and neglecting their real needs.

Bryan Apinis, Director of Intersect and Be Rich at Northpoint Ministries, opens up about how he has handled massive loss and disappointment and why stuffing pain and pushing down hope is so damaging to our soul.

Joy Chambley, founder of Moms with Swords, and Beth open up about the ups and downs in their parenting journey. Joy shares how she is leading moms into deeper care and healing in their own spiritual lives so that they can influence and love their children well, helping them flourish and be all God has created them to be.

Keith Jennings, Senior VP of Community Impact at Jackson Healthcare, shares about his journey in trying to tune into God's presence amid the stress of everyday life. He has learned much of his contemplative practice from training as a Benedictine oblate with Saint Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana, and shares how contemplation offers superpower to leaders today. He also talks about what humility really is and why it is so challenging.

Recommended books:

"Lead Like a Monk"--Anselm Grün

"Into the Silent Land"--Martin Laird

Gem Fadling, founding partner of Unhurried Living, life coach and spiriutal director, speaks in her nurturing and prophetic voice on calling women out of shame, shut down and anxious living. She gives us permission to find our own voice ,wake up to our God given desires, ask the question "What do I want?" and to stop apologizing for taking up space.

Find Gem at--https://www.unhurriedliving.com/

The Unhurried Living Podcast

Hold That Thought --Gem's book

Beth shares how she is experiencing Lent and letting go this season, based on a guide she has found in Jesus's life and Christine Paintner's book, "A Different Kind of Fast: Embracing our True Hungers in Lent".

Beth and Judy discuss one of the most helpful books they have read on their faith journey, "The Critical Journey" by Hagberg and Guelich. Listeners will gain better understanding of how God grows and transforms lives spiritually and how to respond to his invitations. The conversation also offers helpful thoughts on how to navigate times of doubt and confusion we all feel in our life of faith.