The Sabbath is one of the first spiritual disciplines mentioned in the Bible when God shows us the importance of rest and space. This invitation to rest, create a day of space, and reconnect with God, ourselves, others, and creation is a beautiful practice that holds within it boundless blessings. Scripture References (NIV) Genesis 2:1-3 […]

Phil and Erin discuss how many of their faith and life mentors were shaped by time in prison. Some deserved to be there and some didn’t, but the common thread was that each of them were shaped for the better by their time of suffering because of how they went through it. Suffering holds within […]

In this Lectio Divina episode, Erin guides us through Lectio Divina with Philippians 2:12-16. Lectio Divina is a way of listening to Scripture with a prayerful Spirit. Sit back, create some space, and encounter God in Scripture! “Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in […]

Fasting is one of the most common spiritual disciplines practiced throughout the Bible. It is an invitation to create space for what matters, gain perspective, and connect deeper with God. From reorienting our lives and growing in humility to repentance and justice issues, fasting is a beautiful and necessary practice. Scripture References (NIV) Matthew 6:16-18 […]

Welcome to the first Ruah Space guided meditation! In this 5-minute beginner meditation, Phil discusses the basics of practicing meditation and guides listeners through a basic breath meditation. 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 Psalm 42:1-5. Lectio Divina is a way of listening to Scripture with a prayerful Spirit. Sit back, create some space, and encounter God in Scripture! As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for […]

We talk about prayer all the time in our faith journeys. We pray together and by ourselves. So what else is there to know about prayer? Join us in this conversation about the invitation to pray freely no matter where you are in your walk with Christ or what you are going through. Scripture References […]

In this episode, Phil interviews Dr. Dwight Friesen- professor, author, pastor, and more. They explore what it means to be present in the place God has rooted us. It’s so easy to live fragmented and disconnected lives today, yet God calls us to be present to our places and the people in those places. As […]

In this Lectio Divina episode, Erin guides us through Lectio Divina with Matthew 5:33-37. Lectio Divina is a way of listening to Scripture with a prayerful Spirit. Sit back, create some space, and encounter God in Scripture! “Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but […]

Silence and solitude are two spiritual disciplines that tend to be overlooked. They certainly aren’t ‘trendy’ in our day and age. But they play a key role in Jesus’ ministry and are part of his teachings to the disciples. Check out this episode to find out what it can mean for your life and faith. […]