The Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations Podcast deepdivespirituality

In this week’s episode, I offer a missional overview of the book of Acts. I cover three core aspects of the missional message of the book: Mission is spirit driven; Mission advances in spite of persecution through the bold and courageous witness of people; and the apostles use a variety of methods to fulfill the mission of God in their day.
Highlighted resources:
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade): https://amzn.to/3PU5RqE
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
 
Brian Russell’s Other Books:
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com 
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
 
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
 
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.

In this week's episode, I share key spiritual growth lessons from my recent extended sabbath time and travel to Italy and Greece.
I start with reading a section of Seneca’s Letter 28 on Travel, reflect on not working at all for 19 days, ponder the wonders of 21st century life, share a deep insight into “eternal” kingdoms and life’s meaning, contemplate the “relics” of Christendom (Eastern and Western versions), marvel at the long term influence of Athens and Rome, describe the brilliant missional audacity of Paul, and share a couple of my “heart strangely warmed” moments from the trip.
Check out Seneca's Letters from a Stoic (Penguin) https://amzn.to/3Wo2cp1
Brian Russell’s Books:
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade): https://amzn.to/3PU5RqE
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbedhttps://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.

In this week's episode, I share key growth lessons that I've learned from coaching pastors and spiritual leaders. If you listen to this episode you will gain insight into the challenges of ministry as well as learn actionable steps for growing in grace as a pastor or in support of a pastor.
To learn more about my coaching: www.brianrussellphd.com or www.deepdivespirituality.com
Brian Russell’s Books:
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade): https://amzn.to/3PU5RqE
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/oneboo...
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.

In this week’s episode, I interview Dr. Ryan Danker, director of the John Wesley Institute. He is hear to introduce an important new book The Faith Once Delivered: We talk about the unique contribution of Wesleyan theology and future of “Methodism” as a multi-denominational movement.
The John Wesley Institute: www.nextmethodism.org
Get a copy of The Faith Once Delivered: A Wesleyan Witness to Christian Orthodoxy https://amzn.to/4cEN9wX
Books Recommended by Ryan Danker:
Heitzenrater, Wesley and a People Called Methodists https://amzn.to/3TroGSW
Ken Collins, The Theology of John Wesley https://amzn.to/3Py2HZ8
Collins/Vickers, The Sermons of John Wesley https://amzn.to/3viG7Nr
Billy Abraham, Methodism: A Very Short Introduction https://amzn.to/3VvRuw2
Rowell, et al, Love’s Redeeming Work: The Anglican Quest for Holiness https://amzn.to/495gsW7
Brian Russell’s Books:
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade): https://amzn.to/3PU5RqE
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.
 

Dr. Brian Russell (Ph.D., Professor of Biblical Studies) reflects on the missional implications of the resurrection through the lens of Luke 24.
Please "like", subscribe and/or share if you found this video helpful for your faith and growth in grace.
Questions? Reach out to me: brian@brianrussellphd.com or www.brianrussellphd.com
Check out my books:
The featured resources are my two book on the missional message of Scripture:
For pastors and teachers: (re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade): https://amzn.to/3PU5RqE (usually 2.99 via kindle)
For everyone: Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Brian Russell’s Other Books:
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8 Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
 Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.

In this week's episode, I reflect on the centrality of the cross in the life of a disciple.
Here is the poem I share:
I can see Jesus carrying his cross all alone,

He took on our flesh so far from his rightful throne. 

Disregarded his name
, He embraced the cross

And its shame

To save the lost.
He’s the Son of God, carrying the sins of the world
 
I can see Jesus wearing a crown made of thorns,

In the anguish of death, feeling humanity’s scorn.

His Father’s will to obey

He died on the tree

To set us free 

And show the way.
He’s the Son of God, healing all the pain of the world.
 
I can see Jesus crying to all “It is done,”

Creation’s redeemer, our Lord God’s victory won.

The offer is made

The price has been paid 

To give us life

And end all strife.
He’s the Son of God, still reaching out to us everyday.

He’s the Son of God, still reaching out to us everyday.
 
So see through the pain 

The means to true gain

For its true

He died for you.
He’s the Son of God, carrying the sins of the world.

Brian Russell’s Books:
Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ
(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade): https://amzn.to/3PU5RqE
Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/
Connecting with Brian:
Website: www.brianrussellphd.com
Twitter: @briandrussell
Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife
Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?
Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com
Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.