Ruah Space

When we think of spiritual disciplines, we often think of practices such as prayer or meditation. The discipline of simplicity is not usually thought of in the same way because it manifests itself in a much more external way and largely deals with our relationship with our possessions. Like the other spiritual practices, however, simplicity […]

In this episode, Phil interviews Tauya Forst around the topic of restorative practices. Restorative practices have a lot to teach us about listening and bringing restoration to our relationships, workplaces, and communities, especially when there has been harm done in a relationship or situation. Resources Tauya Recommends iirp.edu Costello, Wachtel, and Wachtel – The Restorative […]

In this Lectio Divina episode, Erin guides us through Lectio Divina with Psalm 20. Lectio Divina is a way of listening to Scripture with a prayerful Spirit. Sit back, create some space, and encounter God in Scripture! Psalm 20 (NIV) “May the Lord answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God […]

In this episode, Phil and Erin discuss their new singing bowl and the history of using bells in the Bible and Church history. Used as a call to worship, to call us back to the present, and to remind us to open ourselves to God’s presence and the voice of the Holy Spirit, singing bowls […]

In service, we are invited to love God and love others for the thriving and reconciliation of all things. When we serve, we experience God in and through the other. We open ourselves to join the Holy Spirit in the work God is already doing all around us. Scripture Referenced (NIV) Amos 5:21-24 – “I […]

In this 5 minute Ruah Space guided meditation, Phil guides a basic breath meditation with a focus on growing in wisdom and learning to respond rather than react. Whether or not you have ever meditated, this episode is a great place to join the Ruah Space community in meditating! Further Reading What the Bible Says […]

In this Lectio Divina episode, Erin guides us through Lectio Divina with Mark 4:308. Lectio Divina is a way of listening to Scripture with a prayerful Spirit. Sit back, create some space, and encounter God in Scripture! “Listen! A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along […]

In this episode, we explore the spiritual discipline of engaging the Bible. We look at why we have the Bible, what (or who) the Bible leads us to, and the overall story of the Bible that our story is invited to join. Scripture References (NIV) Revelation 1:3 – “Blessed is the one who reads aloud […]

In this episode, Phil interviews an economist, Dr. Steve McMullen, from Hope College. They discuss how to make space for the Spirit, and how to shape our heart to love God and love others, by understanding our interactions with the world through Economics. Economics has some deeply spiritual undertones to it and they explore them […]

In this Lectio Divina episode, Erin guides us through Lectio Divina with 1 Chronicles 29:10-14. Lectio Divina is a way of listening to Scripture with a prayerful Spirit. Sit back, create some space, and encounter God in Scripture! “David praised the Lord in the presence of the whole assembly, saying, “Praise be to you, Lord, the God […]