Spiritual Directors Talking About Stuff
Christopher and Maggie are spiritual directors that like talking about spiritual things. Spiritual direction is a listening ministry that creates a sacred space for you to listen to God, see where God is at work in your life, and grow in awareness of who you were created to be. We would love to hear from you! Email Christopher and Maggie at SDTASinfo@gmail.com. Check out their ministries: Christopher: SteppingStonesLife.com and Maggie: RavachMinistries.org.
Episodes
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
S1:E20 Taking the Bible Seriously but not Literally, Part 1
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
In this episode, Christopher and Maggie discuss Marcus Borg's book Reading the Bible Again for the First Time: Taking the Bible Seriously, but Not Literally.
Christopher and Maggie are spiritual directors that like talking about spiritual things. Spiritual direction is a listening ministry that creates a sacred space for you to listen to God, see where God is at work in your life, and grow in awareness of who you were created to be. We would love to hear from you! Email Christopher and Maggie at SDTASinfo@gmail.com.
Reading the Bible Again for the First Time by Marcus Borg
Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time my Marcus Borg
What Do We Do With the Bible? by Richard Rohr
The Bible Tells Me So by Pete Enns
What is the Bible? by Rob Bell
Irresistible by Andy Stanley
The Wisdom Jesus by Cynthia Bourgeault
Our ministries:
Christopher: Steppingstoneslife.com
Maggie: Ravachministries.org
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
S1:E19 The Clergy & Laity Dichotomy with Jacob Theunisz
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
In this episode, Christopher and Maggie speak to Jacob Theunisz about the clergy and laity divide within the church. Jacob tells us about the original Greek words and what they meant, how the writers of the New Testament meant for them to play out in the church, and how the system the church eventually built up around clergy may be harmful to the spiritual development of God's people.
CORRECTIONS: In this episode, we mistakenly claimed that Jacob is a retired pastor. First, Jacob is not a pastor; he is a Reader, which is not the same thing (click here to learn what a Reader in the Anglican Church is). And second, Jacob is only retired from his secular job, not from being a Reader in the Anglican church. We apologize to Jacob for these mistakes.
Christopher and Maggie are spiritual directors that like talking about spiritual things. Spiritual direction is a listening ministry that creates a sacred space for you to listen to God, see where God is at work in your life, and grow in awareness of who you were created to be. We would love to hear from you! Email Christopher and Maggie at SDTASinfo@gmail.com.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Jacob's Blog: https://www.emendatio.nl/
Jacob's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHyK5Db9slyUsNulhQhkFgw
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
S1:E18 Spiral Dynamics & Evolution of Consciousness
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
In this episode, we talk about spiral dynamics. What is it? How does it help frame spirituality and evolution of consciousness? We discuss the stages of the spiral, their characteristics, and how we see this playing out in the world.
Christopher and Maggie are spiritual directors that like talking about spiritual things. Spiritual direction is a listening ministry that creates a sacred space for you to listen to God, see where God is at work in your life, and grow in awareness of who you were created to be. We would love to hear from you! Email Christopher and Maggie at SDTASinfo@gmail.com.
Our ministries:
Chris: Steppingstoneslife.com
Maggie: Ravachministries.org
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Integral Consciousness by Steve McIntosh
Integral Christianity by Paul Smith
Presence website and podcast
More about Dr. Clare Graves here: https://www.clarewgraves.com/
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
S1:E16 A Conversation with Karl Forehand
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
In this episode, Christopher and Maggie talk to Karl Forehand. Karl is a former pastor, author of 2 (soon to be 3) books, and podcast host of The Desert Sanctuary Podcast. We talk about "being who you are, and being where you are," as Karl says. We also talk about focusing and shadow work. Christopher was recently a guest on Karl's podcast episode 122 called Too Many Spiritual Directors.
Christopher and Maggie are spiritual directors that like talking about spiritual things. Spiritual direction is a listening ministry that creates a sacred space for you to listen to God, see where God is at work in your life, and grow in awareness of who you were created to be. We would love to hear from you! Email Christopher and Maggie at SDTASinfo@gmail.com.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Karl's website: https://karlforehand.com/
Karl's books: https://karlforehand.com/books-by-karl-forehand
The Desert Sanctuary podcast: https://karlforehand.com/the-desert-sanctuary
Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God by Brian Zahnd
A More Christlike God by Bradley Jersak
Everything is Spiritual by Rob Bell
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
S1:E15 Spiritual Directors Talking About the Enneagram, Part 3 (Final)
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
In this episode, Maggie and Christopher wrap up talking about the Enneagram. We talk about how the enneagram can be used for transformation, offer some next steps, and dive a little deeper into a different approach to the enneagram.
Christopher and Maggie are spiritual directors that like talking about spiritual things. Spiritual direction is a listening ministry that creates a sacred space for you to listen to God, see where God is at work in your life, and grow in awareness of who you were created to be. We would love to hear from you! Email Christopher and Maggie at SDTASinfo@gmail.com.
Books & Other Resources for further reading on the Enneagram:
The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile
The Sacred Enneagram: Finding Your Unique Path to Spiritual Growth by Christopher Heuertz
The Enneagram Institute
Enneathoughts, daily emails from the Enneagram Institute based on your number
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
S1:E14 Spiritual Directors Talking About the Enneagram, Part 2
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
In this episode, Maggie and Christopher continue talking about the Enneagram. We talk about the feelings (2, 3, & 4) and the head (5, 6, & 7) triads.
Christopher and Maggie are spiritual directors that like talking about spiritual things. Spiritual direction is a listening ministry that creates a sacred space for you to listen to God, see where God is at work in your life, and grow in awareness of who you were created to be. We would love to hear from you! Email Christopher and Maggie at SDTASinfo@gmail.com.
Books & Other Resources for further reading on the Enneagram:
The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile
The Sacred Enneagram: Finding Your Unique Path to Spiritual Growth by Christopher Heuertz
The Enneagram Institute
Enneathoughts, daily emails from the Enneagram Institute based on your number
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
S1:E13 Spiritual Directors Talking About the Enneagram, Part 1
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
In this episode, Maggie and Christopher begin talking about the Enneagram. We talk about its history, the triads, and the gut center. Stay tuned for Part 2 of the enneagram in two weeks.
Christopher and Maggie are spiritual directors that like talking about spiritual things. Spiritual direction is a listening ministry that creates a sacred space for you to listen to God, see where God is at work in your life, and grow in awareness of who you were created to be. We would love to hear from you! Email Christopher and Maggie at SDTASinfo@gmail.com.
Books & Other Resources for further reading on the Enneagram:
The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile
The Sacred Enneagram: Finding Your Unique Path to Spiritual Growth by Christopher Heuertz
The Enneagram Institute
Enneathoughts, daily emails from the Enneagram Institute based on your number
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
S1:E12 Your Favorite Heretics, Rachel & Derek Myers - Part 2
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Christopher and Maggie are spiritual directors that like talking about spiritual things. Spiritual direction is a listening ministry that creates a sacred space for you to listen to God, see where God is at work in your life, and grow in awareness of who you were created to be. We would love to hear from you! Email Christopher and Maggie at SDTASinfo@gmail.com.
Check out their ministries:Christopher: Steppingstoneslife.comMaggie: Ravachministries.org
How to get in touch with Rachel & Derek:
Instagram: @yourfavoriteheretics
Facebook: Your Favorite Heretics (Community Discussion)
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrFSzTGRMqqbXLQFyrfWO_w
Derek Myers' Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6vJ0Hgfd9Ptnx00269lXWn
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
S1:E11 Your Favorite Heretics, Rachel & Derek Myers - Part 1
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Christopher and Maggie are spiritual directors that like talking about spiritual things. Spiritual direction is a listening ministry that creates a sacred space for you to listen to God, see where God is at work in your life, and grow in awareness of who you were created to be. We would love to hear from you! Email Christopher and Maggie at SDTASinfo@gmail.com.
Check out their ministries:Christopher: Steppingstoneslife.comMaggie: Ravachministries.org
How to get in touch with Rachel & Derek:
Instagram: @yourfavoriteheretics
Facebook: Your Favorite Heretics (Community Discussion)
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrFSzTGRMqqbXLQFyrfWO_w
Derek Myers' Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6vJ0Hgfd9Ptnx00269lXWn
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
S1:E10 Stations of Deconstruction with Mark Gregory Karris, Part 2
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Christopher and Maggie are spiritual directors that like talking about spiritual things. Spiritual direction is a listening ministry that creates a sacred space for you to listen to God, see where God is at work in your life, and grow in awareness of who you were created to be. We would love to hear from you! Email Christopher and Maggie at SDTASinfo@gmail.com.
Check out their ministries:Christopher: Steppingstoneslife.comMaggie: Ravachministries.org
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Mark’s books
Divine Echoes: Reconciling Prayer With the Uncontrolling Love of God https://amzn.to/3lwRmXL
Religious Refugees: (De)Constructing Towards Spiritual and Emotional Healing https://amzn.to/2VgVvnM
Season of Heartbreak: Healing for the Heart, Brain, and Soul https://amzn.to/2Vkhdr4
Others mentioned in this episode
Faith Shift: Finding Your Way Forward When Everything You Believe Is Coming Apart, by Kathy Escobar https://amzn.to/2HZjdlC
Leaving the Fold: A Guide to Former Fundamentalists and Others Leaving Their Religion, by Marlene Winell https://amzn.to/3mpKk8m
Faith After Doubt, by Brian McLaren https://amzn.to/3axQ8JU
We really do love Rob Bell shows! Robbell.com
Heretic Happy Hour podcast
How to reach Mark:
Mark's book site: http://conspiringprayer.com/
Mark's therapy practice: http://markgregorykarris.com/