So Much More: Scripture Meditation (Lectio Divina)

Note: Meditation starts at 2:05 Lectio Divina is the divine or sacred reading of Scripture. Create some sacred space for God and spend a few quiet moments engaging with his Word. As you allow the Spirit to lead, you may be surprised by where he leads you. Once you’ve listened to this Scripture Experience podcast, then head over to the next episode and catch the interview with Laura Murray - a spir...

Ruth has spent over 20 years as a student, a practitioner and a leader in the area of Christian spirituality and spiritual formation.  She served on the staff of several churches before founding the Transforming Center, a ministry dedicated to creating space for God to strengthen the souls of leaders, equipping them to lead transforming communities.   She has authored several books including Stren...

Note: Meditation starts at 1:45 Lectio Divina is the divine or sacred reading of Scripture. Create some sacred space for God and spend a few quiet moments engaging with his Word. As you allow the Spirit to lead, you may be surprised by where he leads you. Once you’ve listened to this Scripture Experience podcast, then head over to the next episode and catch the interview with Ruth Haley Barton, au...

Gem is a founding partner of Unhurried Living, which is a non-profit that trains people to rest deeper, live fuller and lead better. She’s also a Certified Life Coach and a trained Spiritual Director. Gem hosts the podcast called I Can Do That! And she’s also the co-author of What Does Your Soul Love? Eight Questions That Reveal God's Work in You. And she recently released her new book: Hold That...

New format starts this week. Meditations will be posted on Monday. A perfect way to start you week. #mondaymeditation Conversations will post on Wednesday.   Note: Meditation starts at 2:20   Lectio Divina is the divine or sacred reading of Scripture. Create some sacred space for God and spend a few quiet moments engaging with his Word. As you allow the Spirit to lead, you may be surprised by wher...

Christy is the owner and founder of Love Well Collective, an online company dedicated to equipping women via education and custom gift boxes to tangibly love their people well who are walking through grief and other difficult circumstances. Christy started her company in 2019 and is passionate about encouraging others to take action when it comes to loving others as well as, helping to dispel some...

Lectio Divina is the divine or sacred reading of Scripture. Create some sacred space for God and spend a few quiet moments engaging with his Word. As you allow the Spirit to lead, you may be surprised by where he leads you.   Once you’ve listened to this Scripture Experience podcast, then listen to my conversation with Christy Gandy, the owner and founder of Love Well Collective on some ways we ca...

Take a few minutes to meditate on Psalm 111 and then listen in to hear Summer and I discuss the spiritual discipline of journaling.   Some highlights from our conversation: We start with Summer’s love for journaling and how her 4th grade teacher gave her space to practice writing her thoughts. We talk about some of the fears of journaling – and Summer gives us some tips for how to journal if we do...

Note: Meditation starts at 1:50   Lectio Divina is the divine or sacred reading of Scripture. Create some sacred space for God and spend a few quiet moments engaging with his Word. As you allow the Spirit to lead, you may be surprised by where he leads you.   Once you’ve listened to this Scripture Experience podcast, then listen to the interview with Rev. Summer Gross on the spiritual discipline o...

Nancy serves as a leadership coach with the Slingshot Group and on the teaching team at Soul City Church in downtown Chicago. Previously, Nancy served as the programming director at Willow Creek Community Church in suburban Chicago. She is also the author of An Hour on Sunday and Gifted to Lead. Nancy and her husband Warren have two adult daughters, Samantha and Johanna.   Samantha is a writer and...

Note: Meditation starts at 2:20 Lectio Divina is the divine or sacred reading of Scripture. Create some sacred space for God and spend a few quiet moments engaging with his Word. As you allow the Spirit to lead, you may be surprised by where he leads you. Once you’ve listened to this Scripture Experience podcast, then head over to the next episode to listen to my conversation with Nancy Beach and...

Pastor Bill White has served as the senior pastor of Christ Journey Church in Miami for over 25 years and he is passionate about giving people the tools they need to help them grow in their journey with Christ and fully understand God’s plan for their lives. He’s the author of the book Mature-ish – which outlines the spiritual growth journey for believers and gives practical tools for taking the n...

Meditation starts at 1:37  Lectio Divina is the divine or sacred reading of Scripture. Create some sacred space for God and spend a few quiet moments engaging with his Word. As you allow the Spirit to lead, you may be surprised by where he leads you. Once you’ve listened to this Scripture Experience podcast, then listen to the next episode with Pastor Bill White to hear where the Lord led him. If...

Sherry is an author, speaker, blogger and radio host. She’s the founder of Soul H2O, which is a hub of resources where you will find her award-winning blog, devotionals, online Bible studies, courses and her radio program and podcast which are hosted on Joy Radio. She’s written two books, Water in the Desert and Soul H20, both are 40-day devotionals designed to lead you closer to God.   Take a few...

Note: Meditation starts at 1:30     Lectio Divina is the divine or sacred reading of Scripture. Create some sacred space for God and spend a few quiet moments engaging with his Word. As you allow the Spirit to lead, you may be surprised by where he leads you.   Once you’ve listened to this Scripture Experience podcast, then head over to the next episode and catch the interview with Sherry Stahl, a...

Rev. Jonna Fantz is a pastor, poet, and perpetual student. She is committed to helping facilitate transformation by encouraging a life-orienting relationship with Jesus Christ.  Her most recent call was as the Worship and Community Life Pastor at Salem Covenant Church in New Brighton, MN.  Jonna has also served as a spiritual director and Adult Discipleship Pastor in the Twin Cities area in Minnes...

Note: Meditation starts at 1:30   Lectio Divina is the divine or sacred reading of Scripture. Create some sacred space for God and spend a few quiet moments engaging with his Word. As you allow the Spirit to lead, you may be surprised by where he leads you.   Once you’ve listened to this Scripture Experience podcast, then head over to the next episode and catch the interview with Reverend Jonna Fa...

Ellen and her daughters, Taylor and Ashley, run the ministry Coffee and Bible Time, which started on YouTube to inspire the delight of God’s word and to help people come to know Jesus personally - it now has over 340,000 subscribers. They’ve branched out to become a community of followers that seeks to share stories, spark imagination and be welcoming to new friends. And Ellen, as the mentor mama,...

Note: Meditation starts at 1:38 Lectio Divina is the divine or sacred reading of Scripture. Create some sacred space for God and spend a few quiet moments engaging with his Word. As you allow the Spirit to lead, you may be surprised by where he leads you. Once you’ve listened to this Scripture Experience podcast, then head over to the next episode and catch the interview with Mentor Mama and Coffe...

Amanda, who is known as the Red-haired Archaeologist, studied biblical Archaeology at Harvard and is passionate about helping people understand the intersection of Archaeology and the Bible. She’s the author of a number of books including The Red-Haired Archaeologist Digs Israel. Take a few minutes to meditate on Exodus 14:10-15, 21-22 and then listen in to hear where God led Amanda. Some highligh...

Note: Meditation starts at 1:37 Lectio Divina is the divine or sacred reading of Scripture. Create some sacred space for God and spend a few quiet moments engaging with his Word. As you allow the Spirit to lead, you may be surprised by where he leads you. Once you’ve listened to this Scripture Experience podcast, then head over to the next episode and catch the interview with Biblical Archaeologis...

Mark Matlock is a seasoned non-profit leader, the founder of WisdomWorks, and previous president of Youth Specialties. He is passionate about helping organizations adapt to changing times by turning research-based insights into impactful action. He’s has authored more than twenty books for parents and teens. His most recent is called Faith for Exiles: Five Ways for a New Generation to Follow Jesus...

Note: Meditation starts at 1:40 Lectio Divina is the divine or sacred reading of Scripture. Create some sacred space for God and spend a few quiet moments engaging with his Word. As you allow the Spirit to lead, you may be surprised by where he leads you. Once you’ve listened to this Scripture Experience podcast, then head over to the next episode and catch the interview with author and non-profit...

Tim is a Master Sherpa Executive Coach, author of 11 published books and hundreds of leadership articles. He also served for many years in pastoral ministry and is an insightful bible teacher. Take a few minutes to meditate on Exodus 5:22-6:2 and then listen in to hear where God led Tim. Some highlights from our conversation: Tim gives us the back story to this verse and helps us understand why Mo...

Note: Meditation starts at 1:22 Lectio Divina is the divine or sacred reading of Scripture. Create some sacred space for God and spend a few quiet moments engaging with his Word. As you allow the Spirit to lead, you may be surprised by where he leads you. Once you’ve listened to this Scripture Experience podcast, then head over to the next episode and catch the interview with leadership coach, aut...