Deep Spirituality

It’s hard to hear God when life feels chaotic. We often think the solution to our stress is to push harder or move faster, but the story of Elijah shows us that God doesn’t speak through the noise—he speaks through the whisper. Many of us miss moments of insight and renewal simply because we’re too distracted to notice.In this episode of Scripture Playlists, you’ll hear a short devotional and a curated collection of scriptures designed to help you quiet your mind, calm your heart, and create space to hear God’s voice.GO DEEPER: DOWNLOAD THE WORKBOOK: If the noise inside feels overwhelming, our free ebook workbook can help you understand what’s going on beneath the surface. It’s designed to help you process your emotions, grow in self-awareness, and deepen your relationship with God and the people closest to you.https://deepspirituality.com/what-god-whispers Scriptures used: 1 Kings 19:11-13 MSGPsalm 46:10 VoiceMatthew 11:28-30 AMPIsaiah 30:15 GWPsalm 131:1-3 NLTPsalm 62:5 TPTMark 4:39 NCVMatthew 7:24-27 TPTPsalm 94:19 TPTIsaiah 26:3 NLT1 Peter 5:7 NCVPsalm 37:7 TPTPsalm 42:5 VoicePhilippians 4:6-7 TLB

Gen Z is hurting—and they know it. In this candid conversation, therapist Liz Llamas and nurse leader MaryAnn McGaret join host Russ Ewell to explore why so many young adults feel exhausted, anxious, and alone—despite being more focused on wellness than any generation before.We cut through the noise of viral self-care trends and social media “The Great Lock-In” challenges to reveal what’s really missing: authentic connection, true meaning, and the courage to find your own path. Discover how discipline, community, and finding your unique motivation can bring the breakthrough you need—no matter where you’re starting from.Hit play for practical advice—and a reminder that you’re not alone in the search for a life that finally feels whole.► SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://youtube.com/deepspirituality/?sub_confirmation=1Scriptures:Proverbs 20:5 NIVThe purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.Chapters:00:00 What "The Great Lock-In" reveals about Gen Z07:03 What is your take on wellness09:56 Why Gen Z is so into wellness right now20:04 What's missing in Gen Z's relationships28:47 Promo - The Chemistry Lab: Which super power do you need?30:07 Simple tools to take care of yourself (AAA)36:53 Steps towards being a likable person50:34 Finding the right technique for you57:45 Why Gen Z is still finding their way and stuck at home01:08:53 Promo - Your Personalized Power Plan01:10:11 How to motivate Gen Z towards progress01:24:15 What did we learn today?**** 📬 Unlock spiritual breakthroughs every week—subscribe to The Chemistry Lab! https://deepspirituality.com/subscribeQuiz: Which spiritual superpower do you need? https://deepspirituality.com/superpower Quiz: Your Personalized Power Plan https://deepspirituality.com/your-personalized-power-plan/

If you’ve ever felt the weight of ambition—your own or others’—and wondered why efforts that seem good end up fracturing relationships, breeding anxiety or leaving you empty, this episode offers a clear, faith-rooted perspective. We explore how selfish ambition is driving spiritual and social decay, and how a different kind of ambition—rooted in humility, love, purpose and God’s vision—can rebuild what’s broken.In this edition of Deep Reads, Darryl Howell reads the article “What’s Going on with Our World? (Part I)” from Deep Spirituality, written by Russ Ewell.Whether you’re spiritually curious, disillusioned by religion, or simply seeking a truer, healthier way of living, this episode stakes new ground—a place where ambition isn’t the problem but the form of ambition is.Tune in, press play, and let’s together ask: What kind of ambition is shaping our lives—and what could be different if we chose a better one?What’s Going on with Our World? (Part I): Selfish ambition is breaking us. But here’s what we can do about it. → https://deepspirituality.com/whats-going-on-with-our-world-part-i/Chapters:00:00 - Introduction00:35 - What’s Going on with Our World?02:55 - The paradox of progress09:47 - Observation16:25 - Hypothesis29:18 - To be continued…30:22 - Reply or reach out

If you've ever felt like your spiritual life is compartmentalized (church on Sunday, work Monday-Friday, “real life” elsewhere), this episode invites you to reimagine how the spiritual and the physical can align. We dive into how God designed the world to explain Himself—through nature, science, relationships, and even everyday moments.In this edition of Deep Reads, Darryl Howell reads the article “The Spiritual Chemistry of Everything” from Deep Spirituality, written by Russ Ewell.Whether you’re curious about faith, feeling disconnected, or simply ready for a fresh way of seeing God in the world, this episode is for you. Press play and let the lab of your life begin: open your notebook, lean in, and let’s discover what it means to live fully integrated, alive to the spiritual chemistry of everything.Read along with the full article "The spiritual chemistry of everything" → https://deepspirituality.com/spiritual-chemistry-of-everything/Chapters:00:00 - Introduction06:16 - The Workshop14:47 - Weekly Experiment19:15 - Field Notes

Do you ever feel like you've failed so hard your world came crashing down? We've all been there. Join host Russ Ewell and guests Josh Turner and Gary Ruelas as they unpack a powerful story of catastrophic failure that led to an even more profound destiny. We’re talking about more than just bouncing back—we're talking about the difference between a life guided by your plan versus a life guided by God's. Get ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about fear, failure, and your future.Don't let one bad moment define your entire life's purpose! Listen now and discover the beautiful path God has waiting for you, even if it's not the one you expected.Scriptures:Proverbs 24:15-16 ESVActs 17:26 NRSVJohn 14:6 NIVPsalm 71:17 NIV1 John 3:20 NLTActs 10:3-4 ERVEphesians 3:17-18 NASBHebrews 12:1-2 TPTPsalm 46:1-2 NLT► SUBSCRIBE: https://youtube.com/deepspirituality/?sub_confirmation=1Chapters:00:00 Introduction 01:29 Welcome to the show02:30 Josh's greatest failure07:39 What if failure sends you in a different direction?10:56 What failure reveals about our priorities with God15:15 God guides us to our destiny through the failures24:05 Ad break - The Chemistry Lab25:22 The physics of being born on third base34:50 How spirituality shows up in every part of our life43:38 We have access to the spiritual power to overcome our fears52:56 Ad break - Quick Quiet Times54:01 Why labeling is causing Gen Z problems01:04:31 The fearful difficulty of sharing our emotions01:08:25 Fear is a sign that we can reach out to ask for help01:17:46 Learning to have a conversation toward love01:26:08 Meet the internal needs to conquer our fear

In this conversation, you’ll hear how a family navigated love, parenting, and special needs with resilience and courage. You'll also learn how being built different is exactly what makes life meaningful. Watch now and discover how you too can live with faith that overcomes.Julia's books:My Name is Tommie: My Story of Hydrocephalus → https://www.amazon.com/My-Name-Tommie-Story-Hydrocephalus/dp/1643002686My Name Is Malia My Story of Growing Up with a Brother With Special Needs → https://www.amazon.com/Malia-Story-Growing-Brother-Special/dp/1638145423Julia's socials:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/gresselmurray/ Website → https://sites.google.com/view/julia-gressel-murray/homeQuick Quiet Times → https://deepspirituality.com/quick-quiet-times/ E-Life (inclusion as a lifestyle) → e-life.org E-Sports (inclusive sports) → e-sports.orgScriptures:Ephesians 3:20-21 NIV1 John 5:4-5 NRSVProverbs 20:24 TPTHebrews 11:1 NASB95Galatians 5:19-21 NLTGalatians 5:22-23 NIVPsalm 37:1 ERVPsalm 37:4-8 ERV► SUBSCRIBE: https://youtube.com/deepspirituality/?sub_confirmation=1Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:18 Built different05:24 The Murrays10:31 Closer to your destiny13:27 God met us unaware17:04 We are not in control of our lives19:26 Quick quiet times20:03 Instant family of six22:04 Where did faith grab you and bring you through?27:47 Inclusion is bringing people together32:49 God build us up through our life experiences34:21 Friendship carries the faith for us40:45 The Chemistry Lab41:27 The struggle with comparison 49:39 Gratitude is the life God has in mind for you51:58 E-Life and inclusive communities56:10 Julia's books and teaching our children01:02:03 God will build us different as we delight in him

Emotional intelligence can influence. Spiritual intelligence transforms. Jesus was the catalyst for both.Written by Russ Ewell. Narrated by Darryl Howell.Read the article: https://deepspirituality.com/are-you-a-people-scientist/Join The Chemistry Lab: https://deepspirituality.com/the-chemistry-lab

⏳ 10 minutes with God can change your whole day.That’s why we’re launching Quick Quiet Times — short Bible studies designed to make connecting with God simple, practical, and powerful.✨ First one drops this Monday: Gratitude Over Grumbling.📲 check it out at → https://deepspirituality.com/quick-quiet-times/

What if failure wasn’t the end—but the beginning of something greater? In this episode of the Deep Spirituality Podcast, Russ sits down with Dr. Gary Ruelas and Dr. Josh Turner to explore why failure is essential to growth in science, spirituality, and everyday life.You’ll hear stories about experiments gone wrong, the hidden lessons of parenting, and why resilience matters more than perfection. Discover how early schooling wires us to fear mistakes, why embracing vulnerability can unlock deeper relationships, and how redefining success can free us from the endless chase for achievement.Whether you’re a student, parent, or professional, this conversation will help you see failure in a whole new light—as a tool for discovery, strength, and even joy.👉 Don’t just listen—take the first step toward embracing your own “sacred art of not giving up.” Subscribe now, share this episode, and start practicing the kind of resilience that transforms both faith and life.► SUBSCRIBE: https://youtube.com/deepspirituality/?sub_confirmation=1“Getting fired from Apple was the best thing that could have ever happened to me. The heaviness of being successful was replaced by the lightness of being a beginner again. It freed me to enter one of the most creative periods of my life.”— Steve JobsScriptures:2 Corinthians 4:8-9 NLT1 Peter 1:7 ERVDeuteronomy 8:2 NIVJames 1:2 NIVChapters:00:00 - Introduction01:46 - Steve Jobs grew through failure05:09 - How school shapes our view of failure09:22 - How science teaches you to fail14:11 - Failure is a part of failure18:32 - Teaching resilience to young people22:43 - How social media causes us to view our failures27:17 - How to embrace failure as an experiment 37:19 - How we can let go of the fear of failure41:23 - Join us on the journey**** #FailForward#EmbraceFailure#ResilientLiving#LearnFromFailure

In this episode, we explore how vulnerability might be the key to unlocking deeper relationships, inner peace, and even spiritual growth.Through personal stories and insights from science, psychology, and the Bible, our host, Russ Ewell, along with his guests, Dr. David Traver and Dr. Gary Ruelas, discuss how embracing our emotional limits can actually lead to strength. You’ll hear how letting go of control can relieve anxiety, how spiritual honesty can fuel personal growth, and why vulnerability might just be the most courageous thing we can do.Listen now and rediscover the strength in surrender.► SUBSCRIBE: ⁠https://youtube.com/deepspirituality/?sub_confirmation=1⁠Scriptures:2 Corinthians 6:11-13 TPTLuke 18:16 NLTMark 14:36 GWJohn 15:1-2 NIVEcclesiastes 11:2,5-6 NLTJohn 8:31-32 NIVGalatians 5:19-21 NLT1 Timothy 1:16 NIrV1 Corinthians 15:10 NIV2 Corinthians 12:9 NIVJames 5:16 NIVPsalm 42:1,11 NIVPsalm 90:14 NIVJohn 14:6 NLTHebrews 12:2 NIVJohn 18:38 NLTJohn 17:17 NIVMark 10:21 NIVPsalm 139:11-12 NIVChapters:00:00 Intro02:12 Podcast direction & topic04:07 Scripture & the big question05:32 Gary — Vulnerability & spiritual union07:45 Mind, self & presence09:11 No‑mind (mushin) & the vine metaphor12:25 Dave — Autonomy, anxiety & belonging19:10 Contact vs true connection21:07 Healing requires vulnerability23:17 Biological drive to connect & love26:07 DSM, labels & disconnection29:41 Integrating psychology, psychiatry & faith33:13 Facing hard truths for freedom35:37 Courage, control & showing up39:03 Surrender, God‑first approach to healing48:39 Vulnerability, sin & church relevance54:07 Health costs of suppression56:28 Letting go — East/West perspectives63:02 Parenting, boundaries & connection65:25 Control vs vulnerability (Brené Brown)73:59 Soul‑to‑soul connection (Oprah quote)82:16 Jesus’ prayer for unity & closing reflections93:24 Outro & final scripture

In this episode of the Deep Spirituality podcast, we dive into what it truly means to have conviction, not as a rigid stance or empty words, but as a deeply personal and spiritual transformation forged in the fire of life’s challenges.You’ll explore the idea of the “nosedive”—those moments when everything feels like it’s falling apart—and discover how God uses them to build unshakable faith, clarity, and courage. Whether you’re feeling stuck, tired, or just searching for more, this conversation will remind you that your spiritual journey isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress. It’s about becoming who you were always meant to be, one step (and one nosedive) at a time.🔔 SUBSCRIBE → https://youtube.com/deepspirituality/?sub_confirmation=1📮 Email the Podcast → podcast@deepspirituality.comScriptures:Proverbs 17:3 BSBProverbs 17:3 VoiceGenesis 32:28 NIrVHebrews 11:1 ESVHebrews 12:7 NIrV1 Thessalonians 1:2-4 MSGActs 4:13 NIVChapters:00:00 Introduction00:54 Spirituality and how conviction plays into it02:37 The Chemistry of Conviction04:08 Nosedive into conviction06:25 We cannot be afraid to talk about sin08:10 Letting God teach us conviction#DeepSpirituality #FaithOverFear #SpiritualGrowth #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #Conviction #BestLifeSeries

In this personal and behind-the-scenes episode, we explore the heart behind Deep Spirituality. From its early days as a small Bible study tool to a growing global community, this movement is all about one thing: helping people connect with God in a way that’s personal, deep, and transformative.Whether you’re searching for spiritual answers, craving purpose, or simply looking to go deeper in your faith, this episode will inspire you to take the next step.🎧 Listen now to discover how your spiritual journey can be richer, deeper, and more meaningful than you ever imagined.► Watch on Youtube: https://youtube.com/deepspirituality/?sub_confirmation=1Scriptures:Luke 6:47-48 NCVJohn 4:35 NIVChapters:00:09 Why Deep Spirituality was started02:14 Our goal with Deep Spirituality and how you can help06:13 Why making God audible matters09:55 Help us reach our goal#DeepSpirituality #FaithThatTransforms #SpiritualGrowth #GenZFaith #BibleMadeSimple #BestLifeSeries #DiscoverGod

Jesus taught that a strong, unshakable life starts with depth. But in a world that values appearances and distractions, it’s easy to stay on the surface, avoiding the very things that could help us grow.In this episode of Scripture Playlists from Deep Spirituality, we explore what it means to go beyond the surface and build a deep, personal connection with God. Through powerful passages from both the Old and New Testaments, we’ll uncover the signs of superficiality, discover how God helps us develop spiritual depth, and learn about the transformation that happens when we dig deeper.If you’ve been going through the motions spiritually, feeling distant from God, or unsure how to grow, this episode will help you take practical steps to go deeper.📖 Scriptures featured include:Luke 6:47-48 NIV1 Samuel 16:7 NIVProverbs 14:13 TPT James 3:14-15 AMP Isaiah 29:13 TPT Matthew 13:18,20-21 NLTPsalm 139:1-6Ephesians 4:17-19 NIVPsalm 139:1-6 NIrV Hebrews 4:12-13 NIV Psalm 62:8 NIVHebrews 3:12-13 NIVRomans 12:2 AMP Jeremiah 17:7-8 NIVMatthew 9:36-38 TPT 📩 Questions, feedback, or episode requests? Email us at podcast@deepspirituality.com💬 If you’re listening on Spotify, let us know what you think in the Q&A or comments.🔗 Visit deepspirituality.com for more Bible studies, devotionals, and podcasts.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:30 - How do I know when I’m being superficial?04:28 - How can God help me have depth?06:23 - What happens when I go deeper?08:31 - Outro

Have you ever felt tempted to settle for a life that’s “reasonable” instead of reaching for something greater? This episode dives into that exact feeling—when we start to believe that playing it safe is wiser than chasing the breakthrough we know we need. Listen to the article “Destiny, Dreaming, and Resisting the Reasonable.” This episode will help you identify the subtle ways we compromise, the lies that tell us to stay stuck, and how to break through the veils that hold us back. If you’ve ever felt called to more but weren’t sure how to move forward, this conversation will inspire you to dream again, push past fear, and believe that God really can do the impossible in your life.Written by Russ Ewell. Narrated by Darryl Howell.Read the article: ⁠https://deepspirituality.com/pursuit-of-breakthrough/Join The Chemistry Lab: ⁠https://deepspirituality.com/the-chemistry-lab/⁠Chapters:00:00 - Introduction00:39 - My Chemistry Lab field notes on the pursuit of breakthrough04:37 - Field notes08:58 - Removing the veils that blind us to God’s possibilities12:04 - The 10 veils that prevent breakthroughs19:08 - Breaking through to our destiny20:13 - Reply or reach out

“We’re All a Little Stuck. But There’s a Way Out” explores how learned helplessness—the belief that nothing we do matters—can trap us spiritually. Russ Ewell blends psychology, Scripture, and real-life stories to show how God’s power can break through discouragement and help us reclaim hope, purpose, and agency.Written by Russ Ewell. Narrated by Darryl Howell.Read the article: https://deepspirituality.com/learned-helplessness/Join The Chemistry Lab: https://deepspirituality.com/the-chemistry-lab/Chapters:00:00 - Introduction00:36 - Learned helplessness—and what we can do about it03:15 - The Workshop05:45 - The Elements07:25 - What is learned helplessness?08:51 - Why do we stay stuck?10:52 - Why our brain chemistry matters13:05 - Brain chemistry + spiritual chemistry = breakthrough15:39 - The stories we tell ourselves16:23 - Four story styles18:06 - How to identify your story style19:34 - F.I.R.E. needs the right fuel20:42 - The Catalyst Corner25:02 - The man by the pool30:31 - The Breakthrough Files35:55 - Weekly Experiment38:52 - Identify negative thought patterns in your story style40:02 - Identify your strengths40:42 - Make a “Shifting Mindset” chart42:00 - Start small, but start now42:46 - Come up with a game plan for when obstacles arise43:56 - Celebrate small wins together44:53 - The Field Notes46:04 - The Research Shelf48:57 - Reply or reach out

What if your faith felt more like a lab: full of curiosity, growth, and breakthroughs?In this episode, Russ Ewell, Mike Query, and Sean Kiluk talk about the last six issues of The Chemistry Lab, a new way to explore your spiritual life through experimentation and discovery. Learn how to grow spiritually by mixing the right ingredients—heart, soul, mind, and strength—and why asking big questions can lead to even bigger transformation.🎧 Listen now and rediscover how powerful your faith can be.#TheChemLab #SpiritualGrowth #DeepSpirituality #FaithAndScience Questions:How do we develop that mindset of discovery in our relationship with God?How do I know which of the four dimensions I’m operating in, and how do I know which I need the most growth in?Scripture:Proverbs 25:2 MSG1 Chronicles 12:32 NIVProverbs 16:2 NIV1 Samuel 16:7 NIVMark 12:28-30 NIVChapters:00:00 - Introduction01:07 - How to develop a mindset of spiritual discovery02:58 - Engage with thoughts and ideas that don't come up at church07:45 - Why the metaphor of science is fun for spiritual discovery11:12 - Be willing to look at the world and ask spiritual questions12:13 - How to define chemistry as it relates to spirituality12:29 - How to look at the world and not get afraid16:49 - Looking at the motive and heart of people19:50 - The Best Life20:30 - How to know which of the four dimensions you need to work on with God22:46 - What loving God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength looks like in your life25:14 - The joy of writing and the chemistry of cooking31:15 - The mindset of spiritual exploration and discovery33:36 - Check out Deep Reads34:48 - The best life series and other resources on the Deep Spirituality website36:57 - Let us know what you think, we love hearing from you

Ignite your curiosity—and your soul. In “Fire in the Lab, Flow in the Spirit,” Russ Ewell connects the spark of scientific wonder with the spiritual ignition God longs to light within us. He shows how routine religiosity can dampen that flame and helps us rediscover our awe.Drawing from Proverbs, Romans, and Galatians, Russ invites readers into a spiritual “Chemistry Lab,” where our human spirit meets God’s. The alignment of our spirit with God's Spirit brings flow, freedom, and divine purpose into our lives. Want something more than duty-driven religion? Then it's time to step into the Lab.Written by Russ Ewell. Narrated by Darryl Howell.Read the article: https://deepspirituality.com/fire-in-the-lab/Join The Chemistry Lab: https://deepspirituality.com/the-chemistry-lab/Chapters:00:00 - Introduction00:35 - The chemistry of a beautiful life02:01 - The workshop 03:43 - Why did I choose science over God?06:05 - Why church often fails to spark wonder07:54 - Reigniting the fire08:59 - The elements of "spirit"10:43 - Spiritual flow13:22 - God formed the spirit within15:49 - Flow = Spiritual connection17:48 - Creating a flow week19:48 - The field notes20:29 - Join the chemistry lab

In a world of distraction and superficiality, Russ Ewell introduces The Chemistry Lab—a weekly newsletter designed to spark spiritual curiosity and a deeper pursuit of faith. Inspired by childhood experiments and Proverbs 25:2, this narrative explains the heart behind the newsletter and the call to go beyond the surface in your spiritual life.Written by Russ Ewell. Narrated by Darryl Howell.Read the article: deepspirituality.com/welcome-to-the-chemistry-labJoin The Chemistry Lab: https://deepspirituality.com/the-chemistry-lab/Chapters:00:00 - Introduction00:36 - A new space for spiritual people in superficial times02:20 - The diagnosis05:21 - The call to depth08:01 - The two forces of our time10:01 - What's at stake12:28 - Welcome to the lab12:38 - The leap15:45 - Join the chemistry lab

Are fear, stress, and anxiety taking up too much space in your heart?In this episode, Russ Ewell sits down with Ray Kim and Stone Eleazer to talk candidly about the emotional and spiritual battles we all face—but often keep hidden. Through real stories and powerful insights from the Bible, they explore how fear, stress, and anxiety affect our mental and spiritual health. Whatever the source of our anxiety and fear might be, this episode reminds us that we're not alone. And we don’t have to stay stuck. God is real. He’s loving. He’s good. And he wants to set us free.🙏 Read the latest issue of The Chemistry Lab newsletter → https://deepspirituality.com/learned-helplessness 🧪 Head over to The Chemistry Lab to join us on this journey → https://deepspirituality.com/the-chemistry-lab/ 📑 Journey through The Best Life series → https://deepspirituality.com/best-life/Scripture references:Psalm 73:28 NIVPsalm 34:4 MSG2 Corinthians 12:8-9 NLTMatthew 13:22 AMPEzekiel 11:19 NIVPsalm 42:11 VoiceRomans 15:13 AMPLuke 6:45 NIV2 Corinthians 1:9 NIVPhilippians 4:6-7 AMPGalatians 5:22-23 TPTPsalm 90:14 NIVPsalm 131:2 VoiceChapters:00:00 - Introduction00:28 - Is anxiety a spiritual struggle?05:06 - How anxiety, stress, and fear can make us stronger08:06 - Where you put your hope can determine anxiety10:50 - Our emotions are not the truth; that is why we need the Bible12:27 - Faith over fear14:42 - How to not let emotions dominate you18:43 - The six sources of anxiety34:06 - The Chemistry lab34:56 - Q&A37:14 - What does anxiety expose about my walk with God?39:47 - Practicals for casting off anxiety42:31 - How to not lash out when anxious44:47 - How to deal with other people's anxiety49:21 - Convictions to deal with diagnosed anxiety53:28 - How to create a calm environment at home01:03:16 - Get the conversation started for yourself

Have you ever felt like fear, stress, or anxiety were running your life, even when everything looks fine on the outside?In this episode, Russ Ewell sits down with Ray Kim and Stone Eleazer for a powerful conversation about what it really means to connect with God in a personal, powerful, and purposeful way. Together, they unpack how fear, stress, and anxiety often go unspoken in our spiritual lives—and how these emotions can keep us stuck in surface-level faith.Whether you’ve been walking with God for years or are just beginning your journey, this episode will inspire you to stop hiding, start healing, and find lasting peace in a relationship with God that meets you exactly where you are.🙏 Read the latest issue of The Chemistry Lab newsletter → https://deepspirituality.com/learned-helplessness🧪 Head over to The Chemistry Lab to join us on this journey → https://deepspirituality.com/the-chemistry-lab/ 📑 Journey through The Best Life series → https://deepspirituality.com/best-life/#FaithOverFear #EmotionalHealth #SpiritualGrowth #DeepSpirituality #AnxietyAndFaith #ThePeaceYouLongForScripture references:Ezekiel 3:15 NLTJeremiah 6:13-14 NIVIsaiah 43:2 NIVPsalm 94:19 NIV1 John 4:18-19 NLTRomans 5:3-5 ERVPsalm 63:1-3 NIVProverbs 25:2 MSGProverbs 24:10 CSBProverbs 24:10 NLTRomans 12:2 VoicePsalm 146:3-9 MSGJames 5:16 NIVChapters:00:00 - Introduction00:30 - The River excerpt06:53 - How to make God personal, powerful, purposeful11:03 - Why 'peace-peace' relationships ruin churches19:55 - How deep friendships change your life29:15 - What happens when we experience God's love32:33 - The Chemistry Lab newsletter33:20 - Why we should develop a spiritual culture37:47 - What does it mean to build a spiritual culture45:55 - What a spiritual culture can do for you50:17 - What to do when tempted to replace spiritual culture59:22 - The role of therapy in a spiritual culture