Quick to Listen Podcast--Soul Care to Heal the World

Emily Reed, Flagship ministry coach and consultant, talks about her journey from burnout to a new way of life and how her recent Sabbatical for 3 months in Italy has aided her in greater self-awareness, healing, play and wonder.

Beth Laury, spiritual director and retreat leader at Sacred Spaces, speaks of her shifting view of God from a task-master to lover. Her ministry has also shifted from" worker and doer" to more of a "hidden call", and helps us discover the beauty of living free from past narratives that have limited our capacity to experience true joy in our spirituality. She encourages Christians who have felt distant from God to listen to God's tender and gentle urgings of the soul, as He invites them closer.

Michael Mitchell serves as VP for Advancement at Feed the Children, the second-largest independent food bank in the US. His career in fundraising spans 20 years. His approach to fundraising is fresh, fun and with the heart of a spiritual director.

Michael writes a weekly email called Soul Care Saturday and he posts each week on his Linked In --Fundraising Friday. He brings practical relational tips for leaders, in fundraising and life, that are grounded in a tending to our inner world.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-d-mitchell/

Vince Hungate, Founder and President of Intentional Marriages , spiritual director and Enneagram 8, brings a candid and honest conversation around hidden anger in his life that almost cost him his marriage and his ministry. HIs journey in self awareness and having safe places to unpack his pain is the foundation of his ministry.

intentional Marriage--https://intentionalmarriage.org/

Sustainable Faith--https://sustainablefaith.com/schools/spiritual-direction

Bob Lewis, founder of Lewis Leadership, works with executives and senior leaders at organizations like Chick-fil-a and CRU. He has a certification in spiritual direction and shares openly his journey of finding his true self despite childhood trauma and a former life of deep pain. He talks about how he helps leaders get free from the lies of the enemy and deeply held beliefs rooted from early life experiences which almost always limit their joy and effectiveness.

Pam Lilly, ministry leader, missionary and non profit consultant shares wisdom from her new book, "The First, the Only, the Few--Why Unity in Christ is Not Always Black and White". We learn that being curious about our differences is a key to healing the world and ourselves.

Check out Pam's new book--The First, The Only, The Few

Jennifer Batka, spiritual director and formation coach at Peachtree Presbyterian, shares how she discovered what was missing in her walk with God. And how silence, stillness and slowing was not only was a catalyst in helping her to get unstuck, but also how she now leads her church in this counter cultural way of being with God.

Erica Miller brings her spiritual direction training tools to the volleyball court, as she led the Pope Varsity girls volleyball team to their 2nd state championship this Fall (2024). Listen in to hear how Erica leads her team with the kindness and welcome of God, which she personally has experienced in her spiritual journey.

Listen in with Beth and Brent Harrison, Executive Director of Restore International, counselor and spiritual director. They discuss how spiritual direction can be a support to pastors and ministry leaders.

Matia Cressler, Executive Director of The Ignatius House, shares her joy in discovering silent retreats 30 years ago as a young mom. Now, she leads herself and others in the wisdom of Ignatian Spirituality, including the prayer of examen, a life-giving practice of noticing God's love in your day.