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Discerning God's Presence and Purpose in Your Story Through Spiritual Direction with Steve Smith (Part 2)
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Travis and Jess host Steve Smith again in this part 2 episode, where they talk about the ministry of spiritual direction. At its core, spiritual direction is about companioning with someone who helps discern where God has been and is at work in one's life through intentional listening and prayer. It's really less about "direction" and more about being a witness to someone's life and story as a "soul friend." Spiritual direction is about helping someone care for their soul. It's being asked as Steve often does, "What's happening in you as you are living your outer life?"
Christianity has a rich history of spiritual direction throughout the Bible and continuing on in the early church. As John Bartunek says, "God’s normal mode of operation is to guide and enlighten us by a combination of direct and indirect action; he stirs our souls and open our minds and gives us insights, but he helps us make sense out of them through the assistance of our fellow-travelers."
Steve is Travis' fellow traveler and has been his spiritual director for over a year now. The two share insights and stories about their journey of walking out their soul friendship together through spiritual direction. Jessie also has a spiritual director and shares her thoughts and experiences throughout the episode.
Resources mentioned in the podcast:
Spiritual direction resources at Anam Cara
Steve's book: Soul Custody: Choosing to Care for the One and Only You
More related resources:
Resources on spiritual direction HERE
Book: Spiritual Direction: Wisdom for the Long Walk of Faith
Steve's resources:
https://www.soulcareinstitute.com/
Soul Care Conversations Podcast
https://www.pottersinn.com/podcast
Steve's books
https://www.pottersinn.com/store-new
Additional resources from Travis and Jess:
Guided Pace website: resources for coaching, soul care, and spiritual retreat offerings
Travis' books:
Shiny Eyes: Seeing Better Through the Lenses of Joy, Tears, Beauty, and Hope
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