SFSAZ

Ted and Gray interview Matt Kessler in this series centered on the question "What's your formation story?" So settle in, grab a snack and join Ted, Gray and Matt as they chat with each other about their journeys and what God is doing in their lives. Our hope is that you would find encouragement and [...]

Ted and Gray interview Sheli Sloterbeek, spiritual director and SFSAZ staff member, in this series centered on the question "What's your formation story?" So settle in, grab a snack and join Ted, Gray and Sheli as they chat with each other about their journeys and what God is doing in their lives. Our hope is [...]

Ted and Gray spend time with Ginger Ciminello – spiritual director, teacher, author – who has been a part of the SFSAZ for several years. Ginger shares about her journey and how Rule of Life has been an important tool for her journey.

Ted and Gray interview each other in this two part series centered on the question "What's your formation story?" So settle in, grab a snack and join Ted and Gray as they chat with each other about their journeys and what God is doing in their lives. Our hope is that you would find encouragement [...]

Ted and Gray interview each other in this two part series centered on the question "What's your formation story?" So settle in, grab a snack and join Ted and Gray as they chat with each other about their journeys and what God is doing in their lives. Our hope is that you would find encouragement [...]

Susan Currie, Director of Selah (a certificate program for Spiritual Direction training), joined Gray and Ted for a wonderful conversation about the value of spiritual direction. Tea and shortbread as well as pumpkins spice lattes were on the menu as well. Susan is a wise soul who shares so generously.

Ted and Gray have a fascinating conversation with Susie Lipps about Conversations in the Vineyard and how her study of vineyards has deeply informed her understanding of the spiritual life and what it means to be fruitful.

Gray and Ted chat with friend Cheri Hudspith, co-director of the Practice Collective.

Gray and Ted chat with Matt and Julie Canlis, the 2025 SFSAZ Conference speakers.

Gray and Ted chat about spiritual formation with Dan Huie of Soul Care Seattle.

On this episode, Ted and Gray spend time with Justin Phillips, a counselor and spiritual director living in Northwest Arkansas. They talk about spiritual formation and the SFS of the Ozarks - to launch in the next year.

Gray and Ted chat about the Epilogue of "Into the Silent Land" by Martin Laird and wrap up this season of Taste and See.

Gray and Ted chat about Contemplation and chapter 7 of "Into the Silent Land" by Martin Laird.

Part 2: Gray and Ted chat with Michael Donnelly and discuss chapters 5 & 6 of “Into the Silent Land.” Listen and reflect on distractions in contemplation.

Gray and Ted chat with Michael Donnelly and discuss chapters 5 & 6 of “Into the Silent Land.” Listen and reflect on distractions in contemplation.

Gray and Ted chat with Tom Ashbrook and discuss chapter 4 of “Into the Silent Land.” Listen and reflect on how we already have everything we need to experience Christ.

Gray and Ted chat with Renee Clark and discuss chapter 3 of “Into the Silent Land.” Listen and reflect on how the body impacts how we become still and silent before God.

Gray and Ted chat with Sheli Sloterbeek and discuss chapter 2 of “Into the Silent Land.” Listen and reflect on how the mind, although potentially filled with distractions, is a critical part of contemplation. Grab a cup of coffee or your favorite tea and enjoy.

John DelHousaye joins Gray and Ted to reflect on chapter 1 and the Illusion of Separation from God. More coffee too!

Gray and Ted meet with Jess Meeks over coffee and discuss the season as well as the preface to the book: Into the Silent Land.

Ted and Gray wrap up the season reflecting on what they learned from a season of great conversations. And, they enjoy a smoothie inspired by Gerry Sittser (episode 8).

Join Ted and Gray as they interview Church historian and scholar Jerry Sittser and explore what we can learn from the early church that is helpful for contextualizing what is happening today. Also, listen closely to get Jerry’s great recipe for a green smoothie.

Listen in as Gray and Ted interview and spend time with Krispin Mayfield, author of “Attached to God.” They explore that ways that attachment theory speaks to the ways that we connect with God. Breakfast burritos was the breakfast of choice on this episode.

Gray and Ted talk with Jason Feffer about life in the church and where Jason is seeing hope … over donuts. Jason pastors a church in Chicago called “The Practice.”

Norm Wakefield joins the podcast and share a meal in his home with Ted and Gray. Norm is now in his 80’s and served as a pastor and seminary professor for decades. His perspective on this season’s question: “The Church is Dead … Or, is it?” is pure “Norm” – gracious, relational, filled with wisdom [...]