Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership with Ruth Haley Barton
Religion & Spirituality:Christianity
This week concludes our conversations with Curt Thompson, MD. Ruth and Curt examine what makes for a safe community. Why is it important to experience places of tension, hurt, and repair in the community? They also discuss the meaning of a hope that does not disappoint or put to shame. And as we turn our attention to Holy Week, they wonder: What is a psychologically healthy way to understand the concept of taking up the cross? Over on Patreon, Curt leads us in a practice to help us vulnerably give ourselves away to others in a safe and psychologically healthy way.
This season, psychiatrist, speaker, and author Curt Thompson, MD joins us to discuss suffering and how it is the place where durable and true hope is formed. We will be working through the ideas in his new book, The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope.
Mentioned in the Episode:
The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope by Curt Thompson
The Soul of Shame: Retelling the Stories We Believe about Ourselves by Curt Thompson
An Invitation to Walk with Christ: Stations of the Cross Prayer Guide by Ruth Haley Barton (Transforming Resource)
This season will not follow the lectionary readings as closely as past seasons. Scripture for Lent 2024 can be found HERE. A digital version of our reflections for Lent resource, Lent A Season of Returning is available for purchase in our bookstore.
Music Credit:
Kingdom Come by Aaron Niequist
Kyrie Eleison from Lent Music in Solitude
Support the podcast! This season patrons will receive weekly bonus episodes entitled “The Work,” where Curt and Ruth will discuss and provide practical and applicable practices that open us up to God’s presence in our suffering so that durable hope can be formed. Become a patron today by visiting our Patreon page!
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Season 18: Episode 2 | More Than a Vacation: Planning for a Meaningful Sabbatical
Season 18: Episode 1 | When Sabbath Isn’t Enough: Embracing the Gift of Sabbatical
Bonus: Advent 2022 Year A
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Season 17: Episode 10 | Fruit and Frustration: Creating a Culture Where Everyone Can Rest
Season 17: Episode 9 | Getting Honest About the Challenges of Sabbath Community
Season 17: Episode 8 | Sabbath Leaders Cultivating Sabbath Communities
Season 17: Episode 7 | Sabbath Rhythms During Seasons of Singleness and Care-giving
Season 17: Episode 6 | Sharing Sabbath Presence Within Our Families
Season 17: Episode 5 | The Power of Unplugging
Season 17: Episode 4 | Shabbat: Conversation with a Jewish Rabbi
Season 17: Episode 3 | Sabbath as Resistance
Season 17: Episode 2 | The Poetry of Sabbath
Season 17: Episode 1 | Awakening to God’s Gift of Sabbath
BONUS: A Conversation with Glenn Packiam on Being a Resilient Pastor, Challenges Facing the Church, and Cultivating A Spiritual Life
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