Spiritual Directors Talking About Stuff Christopher & Maggie

In this episode, Christopher and Maggie have a conversation with Maureen O'Connell, Associate Professor at LaSalle University. We discuss her book Undoing the Knots: Five Generations of American Catholic Anti-Blackness. We discuss how the white church, not just the Catholic Church, has been complicit in propogating anti-blackness and what we can do to undo those knots. We discuss how racism is baked into our society in its laws and customs. And we discuss how we as Christians can work towards justice.
 
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: 
Undoing the Knots: Five Generations of American Catholic Anti-Blackness by Maureen O'Connell
The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America by Richard Rothstein
 
Our ministries:
Christopher: Steppingstoneslife.com 
Maggie: Ravachministries.org 

In this episode, Christopher and Maggie talk to Brian McLaren about his new book Do I Stay Christian? A Guide for the Doubters, the Disappointed, and the Disillusioned. This book is a resource for anyone who is unsure of if they even want to remain Christian after they've been hurt and have doubted many of the claims of Christianity. The book provides hope and encouragement. 
 
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: 
Do I Stay Christian? by Brian McLaren
Faith After Doubt by Brian McLaren
We Make the Road by Walking by Brian McLaren
Episode 37: Church of the Wild with Victoria Loorz
 
Our ministries:
Christopher: Steppingstoneslife.com 
Maggie: Ravachministries.org

In this episode, Christopher and Maggie talk to Dr. Obery M. Hendricks about his book Christians Against Christianity: How Right-Wing Evangelicals Are Destroying Our Nation and Our Faith. This conversation was wide-ranging. We talked about everything from what Jesus said is the root of the gospel, abortion, gun rights, and Donald Trump and the January 6 insurrection.
 
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: 
Christians Against Christianity by Dr. Obery M. Hendricks, Jr.
 
Our ministries:
Christopher: Steppingstoneslife.com 
Maggie: Ravachministries.org

In this episode, Christopher and Maggie talk with Victoria Loorz about the Wild Church movement and her new book Church of the Wild: How Nature Invites us Into the Sacred. We talk about how in the Bible, whenever God wanted to speak to people, he often called them out into the wilderness. We also discuss what a wild church is like and how you can get involved.
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: Church of the Wild by Victoria LoorzWild Church NetworkEpisode 7: Sacred PathwaysWild Grace Community, a wild church community in Knoxville, TN
 Our ministries:Christopher: Steppingstoneslife.com Maggie: Ravachministries.org 

In this episode, Maggie has a conversation with Rick Wilkerson and Desi Raines of the Agreed Podcast. Maggie, Rick, and Desi cover tons of ground in this episode, hence the name: Every possible topic ever! We hope you enjoy this conversation.
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: 
Agreed Podcast: https://agreed.captivate.fm/ 
Rick Wilkerson: https://rickwilkersonmusic.com/ 
Desi Raines: https://www.instagram.com/desiraines
Teakwood: https://weareteakwood.com/ 
Jane Elliott’s work: https://janeelliott.com/
Spiritual Pathways episodes: https://sdtas.podbean.com/e/sacred-pathways-and-spiritual-direction/
 
Our ministries:
Christopher: Steppingstoneslife.com 
Maggie: Ravachministries.org

In this episode, Christopher and Maggie talk with Kellie Keylon about being an ally for the transgender community. Kellie talks with us about her journey of embracing her identity as a transgender woman and finding acceptance in the church.
 
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: 
Renovus, an Atlanta-based organization to connect LGBTQ+ Christians. Renovus.org 
 
Our ministries:
Christopher: Steppingstoneslife.com 
Maggie: Ravachministries.org