Deep Spirituality

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

In this special Q&A podcast episode about our newsletter The Chemistry Lab, we tackle some of the most honest and heartfelt questions about faith, suffering, and spiritual growth. From dealing with pain to figuring out what to read in the Bible, this episode is a refreshing reminder that your relationship with God can be personal, powerful, and practical.This isn’t about having it all together. It’s about growing, exploring, and discovering how to walk with God in a way that’s real.✨ Subscribe to The Chemistry Lab newsletter at DeepSpirituality.com/subscribe and join a community of spiritual explorers learning how each of us can develop a spirit of discovery.🔥 Read the latest issue of The Chemistry Labhttps://deepspirituality.com/fire-in-the-labScripture references:Acts 4:13 VoiceRomans 4:1 NIVGenesis 48:15 NLT1 Corinthians 8:1-3 NIV2 Corinthians 5:6-7 NIVMark 5:27-29 NIVMark 5:34 TPTIsaiah 26:16 NIVRomans 8:26 NIVPhilippians 1:19 NLT2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIVJeremiah 17:9 AMPProverbs 4:23 CSBMark 5:24-34 TPTChapters:00:00 - Introduction00:43 - Welcome to the lab03:21 - What does it look like to "be with Jesus"?12:33 - How do you stay close to God during painful times?21:43 - How do we know what to read in our Bibles every day?

What happens when the world starts saying everyone gets to have their own truth? In this honest and thought-provoking episode, Russ Ewell invites you into a new kind of spiritual journey—one built on curiosity, discovery, and a deeper search for what’s real.Inspired by his childhood love of science, Russ introduces The Chemistry Lab, a new newsletter and conversation space designed to help you explore God in practical, personal ways. Through scripture, storytelling, and a bit of soul-searching, this episode unpacks how we’ve gotten lost in a world of misinformation—and how we can find our way back to something solid.You’ll learn:Why spiritual truth matters more than ever in a post-truth worldHow to build a faith that engages your heart, mind, soul, and strengthWhat it means to let go of control and rediscover who God really isHead over to https://deepspirituality.com/the-chemistry-lab/ to join us on this journey. Show Notes:1 John 5:4 NIVProverbs 25:2 MSGMark 12:30 NIV"What If It's True?" Article → https://deepspirituality.com/what-if-its-true/Chapters:00:00 - The spiritual effect of misinformation02:00 - An antidote to misinformation02:54 - The Chemistry Lab is open!03:43 - A journey of spiritual discovery06:47 - A kitchen table and science set08:50 - People need a space to discover God

Ever feel like life is throwing you into seasons you’re not quite ready for? Whether you're stepping into something new—college, parenting, leadership, or just the next phase of your faith—this episode is here to help.Join us as we discuss spiritual life skills—the everyday, practical qualities that help you grow stronger, love deeper, and live with purpose.You’ll hear honest stories about overcoming regret, pushing through adversity, and learning how to stay grounded when life gets overwhelming. Whether it’s learning to manage your time, stay steady in your emotions, or simply keep going when quitting feels easier, this episode reminds you that growth is possible—and you don’t have to do it alone.This episode is part of our ongoing "The Best Life" series, which is designed to help you develop essential life skills with God’s guidance. No matter your stage in life—whether you’re a student, a working professional, or enjoying retirement—God calls us to keep growing.deepspirituality.com/best-lifeScriptures:2 Timothy 4:5 AMP2 Timothy 1:6-7 AMPGalatians 5:16 TPTGalatians 5:17-18 TPTGalatians 5:22-23 TPT2 Corinthians 12:9 NIVJames 1:2-4 VoiceMark 10:27 NLTHebrews 12:11 NLT1 Corinthians 9:25 NLTChapters:00:00 - Introduction00:22 - Spiritual life skills to fulfill our purpose02:59 - Ten qualities to fulfill your purpose05:57 - A look ahead08:20 - Why are spiritual life skills important11:20 - How would you define spiritual life skills13:45 - What are situations that taught you life skills17:14 - Life skills can help you manage your emotions19:17 - Spiritual life skills are for every life stage22:17 - Our weaknesses are God's opportunity26:03 - How spiritual life skills change our lives27:05 - Learn how to not quit30:19 - The power of regret36:16 - Life skills build on one another39:03 - Don't stunt your growth43:04 - Life is about growth45:01 - How to teach spiritual life skills46:41 - six ways to teach spiritual life skills48:51 - Teach spiritual life skills by sharing your life55:33 - Walking through life skills with friends58:54 - Figure out what's really inside a person to teach them01:02:08 - recap the six ways to teach spiritual life skills

You don’t have to be a spiritual expert to help someone grow spiritually—you just have to care enough to walk with them. In this episode, we break down exactly how to teach spiritual life skills in a way that’s simple, practical, and life-changing. We share real stories and everyday wisdom about how to guide others—whether it's helping a friend navigate faith, teaching someone how to manage life better, or encouraging someone not to give up. From learning how to ride a bike to having deep conversations about purpose, this episode is packed with relatable, encouraging insights.Whether you’re a parent, mentor, friend, or someone just trying to grow alongside others, this episode will give you practical tools and a fresh perspective on what it really means to walk with people spiritually.This episode is part of our "Best Life" series which is designed to help you develop essential life skills with God’s guidance. Learn more at deepspirituality.com/best-life.Scripture references:Hebrews 12:11 NLT1 Corinthians 9:25 NLTChapters:00:00 - Introduction00:45 - How to teach spiritual life skills02:25 - Six ways to teach spiritual life skills04:35 - Teach spiritual life skills by sharing your life11:17 - Walking through life skills with friends14:38 - Figure out what's really inside a person to teach them17:52 - Recap the six ways to teach spiritual life skills