Brian Russell teaches on Taming the Wilderness Within: Centering Prayer and the Via Negativa. During Lent as well as the rest of the year, embrace practices such as centering prayer as a means of allowing God to do the deep sanctifying work that God desires to do in each of us. The via negative is spiritual growth through subtraction. In this practical and actionable episode, Brian explores the transformational possibilities of the consistent practice of the prayer of silence, i.e., centering prayer.

Questions or comments: Brian@brianrussellphd.com

Brian’s Newsletter: www.brianrussellphd.com/newsletter

Brian’s book: Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life (Paraclete, 2021): https://amzn.to/47Dwdpk

Brian’s Other Books: Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ

(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9

Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/

Work with Brian: Brian is available for personal coaching in the areas of spiritual growth, missional leadership and biblical/theological training.

Brian is also available for virtual or in person speaking/teaching. He offers workshops and stand alone talks on contemplative spirituality as well as on a variety of books and topics relating to engaging Scripture for a life of mission, community and holiness.

Amazon links are affiliate links. Without affecting the cost on your end, Amazon shares a small royalty with me if you purchase any product after following these links to Amazon. In other words, if you shop regularly on Amazon, you can support my work by clicking on any of the books I linked and then searching for whatever you want to purchase. Thanks for your support.

Brian Russell (Ph.D.) asks a poignant question as we enter into Lent: Do I Really Trust that God Has My Best Interests at Heart? How you answer this question changes everything. He guides you through a poignant reading of Genesis 2-3, Psalm 51 and Romans 5 and invites us all to open ourselves up even deeper to God's work during this season.

Email him: brian@brianrussellphd.com and ask for the Rule of Life worksheet

Interested in going even deeper? Brian has two books that go really well with the Lenten Season:

Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/48fey8l

Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ

Sign up for his updates: www.brianrussellphd.com/newsletter

Interested in coaching with Brian? Email him today to initiate a transformational conversation: Brian@brianrussellphd.com

Brian Russell’s Other Books

(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade): https://amzn.to/3Mzfw7p

Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/

Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com

Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com

X: @briandrussell

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 shares 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.) offers tips and insights for building a spiritual container for deep transformation during Lent in 2026.

Interested in going even deeper? Brian has two books that go really well with the Lenten Season:

Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/48fey8l

Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ

Sign up for his updates: www.brianrussellphd.com/newsletter

Interested in coaching with Brian? Email him today to initiate a transformational conversation: Brian@brianrussellphd.com

Brian Russell’s Other Books

(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade): https://amzn.to/3Mzfw7p

Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/

Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com

Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com

X: @briandrussell

Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: brian@brianrussellphd.com

Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon shares 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.) reflects on the Jesus’ announcement of the kingdom and how to realign with God’s missional calling in 2026. You’ll be renewed in your soul and refreshed for living out the life that God’s called you to embody. Brian shares the message of realizing with mission, community and holiness for our day.

Interested in going deeper? Check out his book (re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/30tP4S9

Interested in coaching with Brian? Email him today to initiate a transformational conversation: Brian@brianrussellphd.com

Sign up for updates on Brian's work: www.brianrussellphd.com/newsletter

Brian Russell’s Books Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/48fey8l

Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ

Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/

Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com

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 today's episode, Rev. Allyce Fogle–Logue discusses her new book Heaven's Ache: A Walk Through the Psalms with Lament and Hope. We talk about the power of the lament psalms for ministry and life.

Buy a copy of Heaven's Ache https://amzn.to/3KRS7x5

Books recommended by Allyce:

Richard Foster, Celebration of Discipline: https://amzn.to/4pvwJwz

Os Guiness, The Call: https://amzn.to/44kusMi

Brian Russell’s Books

Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/48fey8l

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 Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9

Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/

Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer

Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com

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, Dr. Joel Pérez shares with us how to become exceptional leaders who embraces cultural humility and build bridges to create a truly inclusive organizations and churches.

Purchase a copy of Dear White Leader: How to Achieve Organizational Excellence through Cultural Humility https://amzn.to/4rpmBa6

Connect with Joel: Website: https://apoyocoaching.com

Courses: https://apoyocoaching.com/courses Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelperezphd/

Resource Recommended by Joel:

Mai Moua, Culturally Intelligent Leadership https://amzn.to/3JZhVT5

Brian Russell’s Books

Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/48fey8l

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 Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9

Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/

Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer

Information on Brian’s Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com

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.

#spiritualgrowth #culturalhumility #culturalcompetency

Brian Russell shares ideas and practices to help you cultivate gratitude. Gratitude is the fuel for a deep dive spirituality.

Interested in receiving a monthly update that includes a list of resources/books that I've found helpful as well as my most recent essays, content, and offerings?

Sign up: www.brianrussellphd.com/newsletter When you sign up, I'll share the Gratitude Amplifier tool with you.

If you only want the tool, email me: brian@brianrussellphd.com

Join Brian’s Monthly free centering prayer gathering: www.centeringprayerbook.com

Brian Russell’s Books Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ

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 Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9

Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/ Brian’s Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer

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: brian@brianrussellphd.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.

#gratitude #thanksgiving #spiritualgrowth

Dr. Brian Russell shares his renewal protocol to help you thrive and flourish in your mission and ministry in 2025 and beyond. If you are feeling tired, burned out or desire simply tools to help you maintain your passion for mission, this episode will serve you powerfully.

Brian will talk about the importance of sabbath, values work, learning your saboteurs, adjusting/building a rule of life, journaling and a 5 question check-in.

How are Rule of Life Can Help you Grow in Love for God and Neigbor https://youtu.be/r98dPPZARH0

Saboteur test: www.positiveintelligence.com/saboteurs

Chamine, Positive Intelligence https://amzn.to/4hVRf6F

Interested in working with me in a coaching relationship. Email me today: brian@brianrussellphd.com

Brian’s Books Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ

Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/4q8Z2BT

(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9

Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/

Work with Brian:

Brian is available for personal coaching in the areas of spiritual growth, missional leadership and biblical/theological training.

Brian is also available for virtual or in person speaking/teaching. He offers workshops and stand alone talks on contemplative spirituality as well as on a variety of books and topics relating to engaging Scripture for a life of mission, community and holiness.

Amazon links are affiliate links. Without affecting the cost on your end, Amazon shares a small percentage of the profit with me if you purchase any product after following these links to Amazon. In other words, if you shop regularly on Amazon, you can support my work by clicking on any of the books I linked and then searching for whatever you want to purchase. Thanks for your support.