The Centering Prayer

Grandpa Bill today preludes/and overviews my next in studio guest Brian Russell

Brian Russell (Ph.D.) is an award-winning professor of biblical studies and former dean at Asbury Theological Seminary as well as a transformational coach for pastors and spiritually-minded professionals. His personal mission is to seek out, study, and embody the deepest truths about God so that he can share them compellingly, lovingly, and transformationally with others. He is the author of The Song of the Sea: The Date of Composition and Influence of Exodus 15:1–21 (Peter Lang, 2007); Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed 2014); (re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade 2015); and his newly released Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life (Paraclete Press, 2021). He is also host of the Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations podcast.

Brian is married to Astrid Robles and they have six children. He is passionate about soccer, playing guitar and eating well.

Biography

Brian Russell (Ph.D.) is an award winning professor of biblical studies at Asbury Theological Seminary and a transformational coach for pastors and spiritually-minded professionals. He's also an ordained minister and has served faith communities in Kentucky, Virginia and Florida. His personal mission is to seek out, study, and embody the deepest truths about God so that he can share them compellingly, lovingly, and transformationally with others. He is the author of Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed, 2014), (re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade 2015); Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life (Paraclete, 2021), and his latest book Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (Invite Press, 2023). He is also host of the Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations podcast.

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About Brian Russell

Brian is a passionate, knowledgeable, and compelling communicator who loves serving his audiences. He is particularly interested during this season to talk about deep spiritual practices such as centering prayer, lectio divina and journaling. His latest book is Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (August 2023). He is also able to discuss spiritual growth and theology in depth. Additionally, he can also talk in depth on topics related to personal transformation, rebounding from divorce, and life/business coaching.

http://www.brianrussellphd.com

Ideas For Episode Titles / Main Focus

Centering Prayer

Spiritual Formation for the 21st Century

Reading the Bible for Deep Transformation

Courage, Calling, and Spiritual Growth

How Intentional Spiritual Practices Can Eliminate Toxic Beliefs and Enhance Wholeness

Questions Brian Is Always Ready To Answer

What is centering prayer and how can it change my life?

How do I develop a healthy rhythm of spiritual practices that I can consistently practice?

How do we overcome our personal biases and blindspots while reading the Bible?

Why are the practices of silence and solitude so critical for us in the 21st century?

How can spiritual practices help me heal from toxic beliefs and false ideas about God?

How can I move past fear/guilt/shame and live fully into God's dreams for my life?

Why do Christians disagree about the meaning of different passage in the Bible?

What does it mean to be astonished by the Word and be deeply transformed by Scripture?

How can silence and solitude help with my inner healing?

I struggle with doubt and uncertainty. Can I still grow in my faith?

#Bible,#Biblical Healing,#Christianity,#Leadership Coach,#Meditation,#Pray,#Religion & Spirituality,#Spiritual Formation,#Spiritual Growth,#Theologian,#Transformation,

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