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Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership podcast Show Notes

Season 2: Episode 2 | Welcoming the Stranger

By Transforming Center | July 26, 2017 |

Jesus wants to be in your juicy conversations. Just think about it—the Emmaus Road encounter would not have happened had…

Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership podcast Show Notes

Season 2: Episode 1 | Choosing to Walk Together

By Transforming Center | July 19, 2017 |

Many of us are carrying a lot of baggage regarding Christian community.  Ruth has often commented that it is one…

Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership podcast Show Notes

Episode 9 | A Rule of Life: Arranging our Lives for Spiritual Transformation

By Transforming Center | May 17, 2017 |

The final episode of Season 1: Sacred Rhythms in the Life of the Leader. Ruth and Steve wrap up season…

Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership podcast Show Notes

Episode 8 | For the Sake of Others

By Transforming Center | May 10, 2017 |

Are you a missional or a formational organization? Steve and Ruth take on this dualism. As usual, the conversation begins…

Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership podcast Show Notes

Episode 7 | The Art and Practice of Spiritual Discernment

By Transforming Center | May 3, 2017 |

Discernment is not a subjective woo-woo experience! Ruth begins episode 7 by explaining why discernment is an art AND a…

Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership podcast Show Notes

Episode 6 | Transformation Through Self-Knowledge and Self-Examination

By Transforming Center | April 26, 2017 |

This podcast kicks off with a discussion of the ancient practice of the Examen. In case you are wondering, self-examination…

Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership podcast Show Notes

Episode 5 | Honoring the Body as a Spiritual Practice

By Transforming Center | April 19, 2017 |

Ruth draws from Elijah’s story to shed light on the role of the body in the spiritual life. This episode…

Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership podcast Show Notes

Episode 4 | Engaging the Scriptures for Transformation

By Transforming Center | April 12, 2017 |

What happens to a leader’s soul when s/he only engages Scripture for ministry? Steve asks for a friend. 😉 What…

Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership podcast Show Notes

Episode 3 | Prayer – Deepening Our Intimacy With God

By Transforming Center | April 5, 2017 |

How does Ruth respond when a pastor admits they don’t know how to pray anymore? You will be surprised. This…

Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership podcast Show Notes

Bonus Episode | Lent: Returning to God with All Your Heart (2017)

By Transforming Center | March 15, 2017 |

Ruth Haley Barton and Steve Wiens begin the discussion of Lent by talking about the seasons of the church calendar.…

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