Quick to Listen Podcast--Soul Care to Heal the World

Listening Prayer Practices, Spiritual Direction and Self Awareness can be game changers for busy Christ centered leaders who are exhausted from all of the hype and activity that seems to be required of them. Listeners will discover a whole new way of doing “leadership” as we converse with authors, experts, and practitioners who are on the journey of wholeness and spiritual wellness. Leaders will find authenticity and hope as we learn from people who have surrendered to the inner journey, have leaned into God’s love in deeper ways, and who make stillness, silence, and solitude a priority.

#32--How to be a good friend of yourself and let yourself be as complex as you really are.

Josh Davis, ordained pastor, spiritual director and podcast host of Neurodivergent Faith, has autism and ADHD. This honest, riveting conversation opens up the possilbilty for our culture to learn from people whose brains may work differently than ours. And instead of being afraid of our differences and being shamed into conforming, leaning in and learning how to be embraced as the unique human we all are.

09-25
37:54

#31--The Surprising Transformation that Happens When We Make Space to be Nurtured and Get Quiet to Hear Good Things About Ourselves.

Stephanie Johnston, former missionary and church staff leader, now counselor and non-profit leader, talks openly about the journey that led her to spiritual direction, a more contemplative way of life, and the amazing transformation she has discovered in her personal life and ministry. This episode will encourage leaders to say "yes" to the invitations of the Spirit, leading them to a nurture and joy they long for.

09-12
32:49

#30--How to Grow in Joy by Unpacking Shared Experiences: A Modern Look at the Examen

Tracy Arntzen, President of Saving Susan, an orphan care ministry, unpacks with Beth their shared experience on a recent bike trip in France, through the lens of the Examen. The spiritual practice of Examen, introduced by St Ignatius of Loyola, helps us discern God's love and presence throughout the day's experience so we can grow in self-awareness, thankfulness and joy.

08-20
36:02

#29--Getting saved from a performance gospel and getting healed from the lies that attach to our wounding.

Karen McAdams, Bible teacher and co-host of "There is More" podcast is passionate about women taking off their masks and unraveling the lie--"I need to hide in order to be loved." We dive deep into the narratives about God that keep women pretending, suppressing and neglecting their real needs.

06-19
35:28

# 28--How grieving well and paying attention to our own needs and desires grows healthy leaders.

Bryan Apinis, Director of Intersect and Be Rich at Northpoint Ministries, opens up about how he has handled massive loss and disappointment and why stuffing pain and pushing down hope is so damaging to our soul.

06-04
37:41

#27--Why your healing journey as a parent is the #1 gift you can give your child.

Joy Chambley, founder of Moms with Swords, and Beth open up about the ups and downs in their parenting journey. Joy shares how she is leading moms into deeper care and healing in their own spiritual lives so that they can influence and love their children well, helping them flourish and be all God has created them to be.

04-23
28:07

#26--Monastic wisdom in the marketplace and how contemplation offers superpower to leaders today.

Keith Jennings, Senior VP of Community Impact at Jackson Healthcare, shares about his journey in trying to tune into God's presence amid the stress of everyday life. He has learned much of his contemplative practice from training as a Benedictine oblate with Saint Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana, and shares how contemplation offers superpower to leaders today. He also talks about what humility really is and why it is so challenging. Recommended books:"Lead Like a Monk"--Anselm Grün "Into the Silent Land"--Martin Laird

04-15
33:05

#25--Why it's so hard for women leaders to trust their truth and find their voice.

Gem Fadling, founding partner of Unhurried Living, life coach and spiriutal director, speaks in her nurturing and prophetic voice on calling women out of shame, shut down and anxious living. She gives us permission to find our own voice ,wake up to our God given desires, ask the question "What do I want?" and to stop apologizing for taking up space.Find Gem at--https://www.unhurriedliving.com/The Unhurried Living PodcastHold That Thought --Gem's book

04-08
40:08

# 24--2 unique ways to experience Lent and be released from what binds you: Fasting from holding it all together and Fasting from speed and rushing.

Beth shares how she is experiencing Lent and letting go this season, based on a guide she has found in Jesus's life and Christine Paintner's book, "A Different Kind of Fast: Embracing our True Hungers in Lent".

04-02
19:56

#23--How to cooperate with the movements of God in your evolving faith journey: Beth and Judy book review of "The Critical Journey".

Beth and Judy discuss one of the most helpful books they have read on their faith journey, "The Critical Journey" by Hagberg and Guelich. Listeners will gain better understanding of how God grows and transforms lives spiritually and how to respond to his invitations. The conversation also offers helpful thoughts on how to navigate times of doubt and confusion we all feel in our life of faith.

03-26
30:53

#22--How to navigate the cultural waters we all swim in with grace, kindness and the common language of love.

Beth talks with One Race leaders, Josh Clemons and Dan Crain, on how to love people better across color, class and culture by looking at ourselves deeply and at the life of Jesus. Listen in and discover how to navigate the cultural waters we all swim in with grace and kindness. Learn more about One Race at-https://oneracemovement.com/Books recommended on podcast:Know Own Change--Josh ClemonsOne Blood--John PerkinsJesus and the Disinherited--Howard ThurmanDivided by Faith--Michael Emerson and Christian Smith

03-18
32:33

#21--Holy Curiosity: Why ignoring our pain is so harmful and how being kind and curious about our bodies is so healthy.

Tracy Hurst, Licensed Professional Counselor, author andconference speaker talks about how her chronic illness is teaching her to become more curious and kind.  She offers expert advice on helping us listen to what our bodies are communicating to us, instead of ignoring and pushing down our pain. You can find Tracy at:  https://tracyhurst.comPodcast Website:  https://bestillbefree.squarespace.comTo speak with Tracy about counseling: https://tracyhurst.com/counseling/ Tracy’sbook—"Tuesdays With Tracy” -- https://a.co/d/1w3gyKV

03-11
31:46

#20--Making space for play, wonder and adventure...and how a sabbatical can help heal.

Emily Reed, Flagship ministry coach and consultant, talks about her journey from burnout to a new way of life and how her recent Sabbatical for 3 months in Italy has aided her in greater self-awareness, healing, play and wonder.

03-04
34:34

# 19--How to move from a harsh, hard to please view of God to a God who wants to fall in love.

Beth Laury, spiritual director and retreat leader at Sacred Spaces, speaks of her shifting view of God from a task-master to lover. Her ministry has also shifted from" worker and doer" to more of a "hidden call", and helps us discover the beauty of living free from past narratives that have limited our capacity to experience true joy in our spirituality. She encourages Christians who have felt distant from God to listen to God's tender and gentle urgings of the soul, as He invites them closer.

02-25
32:08

#18--How tending to your own inner world will help you care deeply for the world (and grow to be a better fundraiser, too).

Michael Mitchell serves as VP for Advancement at Feed the Children, the second-largest independent food bank in the US. His career in fundraising spans 20 years. His approach to fundraising is fresh, fun and with the heart of a spiritual director. Michael writes a weekly email called Soul Care Saturday and he posts each week on his Linked In --Fundraising Friday. He brings practical relational tips for leaders, in fundraising and life, that are grounded in a tending to our inner world. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-d-mitchell/

02-18
39:09

#17--How Self Awareness, Vulnerability and Understanding the Enneagram helps leaders get healthy and whole.

Vince Hungate, Founder and President of Intentional Marriages , spiritual director and Enneagram 8, brings a candid and honest conversation around hidden anger in his life that almost cost him his marriage and his ministry. HIs journey in self awareness and having safe places to unpack his pain is the foundation of his ministry. intentional Marriage--https://intentionalmarriage.org/Sustainable Faith--https://sustainablefaith.com/schools/spiritual-direction

02-11
41:45

#16--Uncover your true self in the middle of performance and pain.

Bob Lewis, founder of Lewis Leadership, works with executives and senior leaders at organizations like Chick-fil-a and CRU. He has a certification in spiritual direction and shares openly his journey of finding his true self despite childhood trauma and a former life of deep pain. He talks about how he helps leaders get free from the lies of the enemy and deeply held beliefs rooted from early life experiences which almost always limit their joy and effectiveness.

02-04
31:33

#15--3 Ways to Promote Cross - Cultural Unity and Welcome People Different Than You

Pam Lilly, ministry leader, missionary and non profit consultant shares wisdom from her new book, "The First, the Only, the Few--Why Unity in Christ is Not Always Black and White". We learn that being curious about our differences is a key to healing the world and ourselves.Check out Pam's new book--The First, The Only, The Few

01-29
25:59

#14--How a Good Church Girl found what she was missing.

Jennifer Batka, spiritual director and formation coach at Peachtree Presbyterian, shares how she discovered what was missing in her walk with God. And how silence, stillness and slowing was not only was a catalyst in helping her to get unstuck, but also how she now leads her church in this counter cultural way of being with God.

01-22
22:03

#13--Soak in God's kindness and let it heal the world.

Erica Miller brings her spiritual direction training tools to the volleyball court, as she led the Pope Varsity girls volleyball team to their 2nd state championship this Fall (2024). Listen in to hear how Erica leads her team with the kindness and welcome of God, which she personally has experienced in her spiritual journey.

01-15
33:03

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