Deep Spirituality

The best podcasts don’t just inform you. They hold up a mirror. That’s what happened the first time I listened to Ryan Wexelblatt, founder of ADHD Dude, licensed social worker, and one of the clearest voices on parenting I’ve ever encountered. I was ten minutes in before I started laughing at myself. Not because he was funny. Because he was right. I knew I had to get him on the Spiritual Frontier....

There are places in life most of us are afraid to go. The unknown. The unpredictable. The dreams we’ve quietly stopped believing in. The versions of ourselves we’ve glimpsed but never fully become. These are spiritual struggles. And they’re exactly where the most important growth happens. That’s The Spiritual Frontier . It’s not a place on a map. It’s the courageous decision to stop letting fear w...

Is your independence actually your biggest weakness? In football, a player left on an "island" is a liability. In life, a man who isolates himself is dangerous—to himself and everyone around him. In this episode of the Deep Spirituality Podcast, we sit down with Jeremy Ross (Former Cal & NFL Receiver) and BJ Jones (Cal Football Linebacker) to decode the "internal game" of e...

In this episode of Deep Spirituality , Russ Ewell chats with Matt McChlery about why picking up a book is actually a "rebellion" for your soul in a world of endless scrolling. After interviewing nearly 100 authors, Matt has seen firsthand how the power of story helps us connect with God far better than a dry lecture ever could. They get real about authenticity , sharing that we need to d...

In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Zack and Becky Mariscal return to the Deep Spirituality Podcast to discuss the "spiritual mechanics" of resilience. Their story reveals how internal strength is forged through profound suffering, moving from a place of human fragility to firm faith. This episode will help you shift your perspective on current troubles—not by ignoring them, but by learning h...

What happens when your "perfect" life is upended by a Stage 4 cancer diagnosis at just 17 years old? In our latest episode, Zack and Becky Mariscal join the podcast to share their incredible journey of faith, wrestling with God, and finding a love that endures the unthinkable. Whether you are walking through your own "wilderness" or supporting someone who is, this story is a po...

Desperation is a feeling that no one really likes, but our willingness to admit that we are desperate is the key to experiencing God’s supernatural power. Desperation opens our hearts and makes room for God to move in ways that go far beyond our wildest dreams. In this scripture playlist, we’ll go from denial to desperation so that God can turn the impossible into the inevitable. Scriptures refere...

The greatest battle of our age is spiritual. Long before Silicon Valley and algorithms, Jesus warned us that our way of seeing determines our way of being. But today, our "lamp is our screen," and the algorithms behind it are engineered to disciple us, shaping our reactions, emotions, and identity. In this profound conversation, Russ Ewell and Zach Leighton (Reliant Media Group) dive deep into the...

It’s hard to hear God when life feels chaotic. We often think the solution to our stress is to push harder or move faster, but the story of Elijah shows us that God doesn’t speak through the noise—he speaks through the whisper. Many of us miss moments of insight and renewal simply because we’re too distracted to notice. In this episode of Scripture Playlists, you’ll hear a short devotional and a c...

Gen Z is hurting—and they know it. In this candid conversation, therapist Liz Llamas and nurse leader MaryAnn McGaret join host Russ Ewell to explore why so many young adults feel exhausted, anxious, and alone—despite being more focused on wellness than any generation before. We cut through the noise of viral self-care trends and social media “The Great Lock-In” challenges to reveal what’s really...

If you’ve ever felt the weight of ambition—your own or others’—and wondered why efforts that seem good end up fracturing relationships, breeding anxiety or leaving you empty, this episode offers a clear, faith-rooted perspective. We explore how selfish ambition is driving spiritual and social decay, and how a different kind of ambition—rooted in humility, love, purpose and God’s vision—can rebuild...

If you've ever felt like your spiritual life is compartmentalized (church on Sunday, work Monday-Friday, “real life” elsewhere), this episode invites you to reimagine how the spiritual and the physical can align. We dive into how God designed the world to explain Himself —through nature, science, relationships, and even everyday moments. In this edition of Deep Reads, Darryl Howell reads the a...

Do you ever feel like you've failed so hard your world came crashing down? We've all been there. Join host Russ Ewell and guests Josh Turner and Gary Ruelas as they unpack a powerful story of catastrophic failure that led to an even more profound destiny. We’re talking about more than just bouncing back—we're talking about the difference between a life guided by your plan versus a life...

In this conversation, you’ll hear how a family navigated love, parenting, and special needs with resilience and courage. You'll also learn how being built different is exactly what makes life meaningful. Watch now and discover how you too can live with faith that overcomes. Julia's books: My Name is Tommie: My Story of Hydrocephalus → https://www.amazon.com/My-Name-Tommie-Story-Hydrocephal...

Emotional intelligence can influence. Spiritual intelligence transforms. Jesus was the catalyst for both. Written by Russ Ewell. Narrated by Darryl Howell. Read the article: https://deepspirituality.com/are-you-a-people-scientist/ Join The Chemistry Lab: https://deepspirituality.com/the-chemistry-lab

⏳ 10 minutes with God can change your whole day. That’s why we’re launching Quick Quiet Times — short Bible studies designed to make connecting with God simple, practical, and powerful. ✨ First one drops this Monday: Gratitude Over Grumbling. 📲 check it out at → https://deepspirituality.com/quick-quiet-times/

What if failure wasn’t the end—but the beginning of something greater? In this episode of the Deep Spirituality Podcast , Russ sits down with Dr. Gary Ruelas and Dr. Josh Turner to explore why failure is essential to growth in science, spirituality, and everyday life. You’ll hear stories about experiments gone wrong, the hidden lessons of parenting, and why resilience matters more than perfection....

In this episode, we explore how vulnerability might be the key to unlocking deeper relationships, inner peace, and even spiritual growth. Through personal stories and insights from science, psychology, and the Bible, our host, Russ Ewell, along with his guests, Dr. David Traver and Dr. Gary Ruelas, discuss how embracing our emotional limits can actually lead to strength. You’ll hear how letting go...

In this episode of the Deep Spirituality podcast, we dive into what it truly means to have conviction , not as a rigid stance or empty words, but as a deeply personal and spiritual transformation forged in the fire of life’s challenges. You’ll explore the idea of the “nosedive”—those moments when everything feels like it’s falling apart—and discover how God uses them to build unshakable faith, cla...

In this personal and behind-the-scenes episode, we explore the heart behind Deep Spirituality . From its early days as a small Bible study tool to a growing global community, this movement is all about one thing: helping people connect with God in a way that’s personal, deep, and transformative. Whether you’re searching for spiritual answers, craving purpose, or simply looking to go deeper in your...

Jesus taught that a strong, unshakable life starts with depth. But in a world that values appearances and distractions, it’s easy to stay on the surface, avoiding the very things that could help us grow. In this episode of Scripture Playlists from Deep Spirituality, we explore what it means to go beyond the surface and build a deep, personal connection with God. Through powerful passages from both...

Have you ever felt tempted to settle for a life that’s “reasonable” instead of reaching for something greater? This episode dives into that exact feeling—when we start to believe that playing it safe is wiser than chasing the breakthrough we know we need. Listen to the article “ Destiny, Dreaming, and Resisting the Reasonable .” This episode will help you identify the subtle ways we compromise, th...

“We’re All a Little Stuck. But There’s a Way Out” explores how learned helplessness —the belief that nothing we do matters—can trap us spiritually. Russ Ewell blends psychology, Scripture, and real-life stories to show how God’s power can break through discouragement and help us reclaim hope, purpose, and agency. Written by Russ Ewell. Narrated by Darryl Howell. Read the article: https://deepspiri...

What if your faith felt more like a lab: full of curiosity, growth, and breakthroughs? In this episode, Russ Ewell, Mike Query, and Sean Kiluk talk about the last six issues of The Chemistry Lab , a new way to explore your spiritual life through experimentation and discovery. Learn how to grow spiritually by mixing the right ingredients—heart, soul, mind, and strength—and why asking big questions...

Ignite your curiosity—and your soul. In “Fire in the Lab, Flow in the Spirit,” Russ Ewell connects the spark of scientific wonder with the spiritual ignition God longs to light within us. He shows how routine religiosity can dampen that flame and helps us rediscover our awe. Drawing from Proverbs, Romans, and Galatians, Russ invites readers into a spiritual “Chemistry Lab,” where our human spirit...