In this episode, Richard Foster and Brenda Quinn join the podcast to discuss Richard’s new book Learning Humility. Richard Foster is an author of many books on Christian spiritual formation, including Celebration of Discipline, the book that helped launch the entire Ruah Space journey. Richard takes us into the book and the journey of growing in […]

In this episode, Fr. Albert Haase returns to the podcast to discuss his book Soul Training with the Peace Prayer of St. Francis. We discuss this famous prayer of St. Francis, the role of detachment in spiritual formation, and more! A friend of Ruah Space and a listener favorite, Fr. Albert challenges and encourages us […]

Luke Wilson, author of the book 40 Days with the Fathers: A Journey Through Church History, joins the podcast today to discuss the lives and practices of some of the most formational people in the history of the Church. We talk about some of their lives, including what we know from The Life of Anthony, […]

Dr. Tremper Longman returns to the podcast to discuss his new book Revelation Through Old Testament Eyes. Scholar, author, and Professor, Tremper takes us into one of my favorite books of the Bible to discuss how we can best understand it when we see it in light of the Old Testament. Tremper shares how he […]

James Bryan Smith returns to the podcast to discuss his great new book The Good and Beautiful You. The fourth book in the Good and Beautiful series, Jim helps us understand one of the most important aspects of our life and faith: that we are loved, good and beautiful. We discuss the purpose of spiritual […]

Dr. Caryn Reeder, professor and author, joins Phil to discuss her new book The Samaritan Woman’s Story. This much understood story in John 4 has had a massive impact on the Church and the formation of men and women in the Body of Christ, but not always in helpful ways.Caryn digs into the historical and […]

Arthur Aghajanian, contemplative, essayist, and educator joins the podcast today to discuss Christian contemplation and art! Visual mediums are a beautiful way to explore our relationship with God, to enter into times of prayer and meditation, explore our own story and faith, and feel. Arthur talks art, the place of art in the Church, his […]

Author and philosopher Os Guinness joins the podcast to discuss the journey of coming to faith and his new book The Great Quest: Invitation to an Examined Life and a Sure Path to Meaning. We explore the importance of living an examined life, how the questions we ask shape the journey, seeking truth ,and what […]

Susan Maros joins Ruah Space to discuss calling and her new book Calling in Context. Susan shares stories from her own life and those she has worked with to reveal what she has learned about our calling as people following the way of Jesus. Susan helps dispel some thoughts around calling that aren’t always helpful, […]

Messiah College professor and author Dr. Eric Seibert joins the podcast to share practical ways we can engage the Old Testament and actually enjoy it! His new book “Enjoying the Old Testament: A Creative Guide to Encountering Scripture” is phenomenal, offering tangible and creative ways for anyone to read and understand what the Old Testament […]