Category: Authors

Featuring authors of interest and insights.

Eps 229: Guest interview with Chuck DeGroat; “Healing What’s Within””

I’m happy to bring you a returning guest and this interview conversation with Chuck DeGroat related to his new book on trauma, connection, desire, possessiveness, healing, and more.

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After you listen, you’ll find PART II here and the link to book extras ⬇️ :
https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/146770191

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You are invited to encounter the spiritual formation book I wrote called The Wild Land Within
🎁 ❤️ 
Just click the book or google search the title to get one, or get a few for a book club.
I’m happy to meet up with your group to say “hello” and answer your questions and hear your thoughts.

• You can find out about my publisher Broadleaf Books here

⭐️What is a Patron? Here are the DETAILS:

Patron supporters chip-in a bit each month to help me offset my expenses and continue creating episodes. Supporting this way ($5 +) entitles you to many posts, perks, and goodies that unlock once you begin.

ALSO- it is the place to begin the Quarterly Challenge coming in July 2024.

• Remember, paid Patron supporters ALSO get ALL ACCESS to the Substack (paid) extras!
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OR make a one-time contribution at PayPal.me/lisacolondelay

• It’s listeners like you make this work possible. 

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Thank you very much.
-Lisa

The Temptation to Despair [SSL 313]

Today we are exploring the Desert Wisdom on Acedia which leads toward Nihilism

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After you listen,
find the link to the original resource and participate as a subscriber here. ⬇️

https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/146216720

(featured images was created with AI)

As a (Patreon) supporter, you unlock many extras (at http://patreon.com/sparkmymuse$5 level, and up). It includes everything on the paid level at the Substack site. For more info scroll down.

You are invited to encounter the spiritual formation book I wrote called The Wild Land Within (my first book with Broadleaf Books)
🎁 ❤️ 
Just click the book or google search the title to get one, or get a few for a book club.
I’m happy to meet up with your group to say “hello” and answer your questions and hear your thoughts.

• You can find out about my publisher Broadleaf Books here

⭐️What is a Patron? Here are the DETAILS:

Patron supporters chip-in a bit each month to help me offset my expenses so I can continue creating. Supporting this way (at $5 +) entitles you to many posts, perks, and goodies that unlock once you begin.

Want to come along side me with support regularly?
This kind of help makes a big difference. It is with great appreciation that I create for my patrons as my “inner circle”.

• Remember, Patron supporters ALSO get ALL ACCESS to the Substack (paid) extras!
Start here: https://www.patreon.com/

Join us in July for

THE QUARTERLY CHALLENGE.
You will be offered a challenge (one per month) to enliven your spiritual journey, connect you to others, and incite more inner reflection.

OR make a one-time contribution at PayPal.me/lisacolondelay

• It’s listeners like you make this work possible. 

You can help out by sharing the program and rating/reviewing it on iTunes or other outlets.
Thank you very much.
-Lisa

Home Somewhere: Howard Thurman on Human Dignity [SSL 312]

Dr Howard Thurman spoke of prayer as the hunger of the heart and the way we lay claim to our identity

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After you listen,
find additional resources (photos and more) at this link and you can participate as a subscriber. ⬇️ : https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/145729048

• Please remember you can be an ongoing Patron (supporter) by going here ⬇️:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/106426853

This kind of support unlocks for you many extras on that site (at $5 level, and up) and includes everything on the paid level at the Substack site.

For more info scroll down.

You are invited to encounter the spiritual formation book I wrote called The Wild Land Within
🎁 ❤️ 
Just click the book or google search the title to get one, or get a few for a book club.
I’m happy to meet up with your group to say “hello” and answer your questions and hear your thoughts.

• You can find out about my publisher Broadleaf Books here

⭐️What is a Patron? Here are the DETAILS:

Patron supporters chip-in a bit each month to help me offset my expenses so I can continue creating. Supporting this way (at $5 +) entitles you to many posts, perks, and goodies that unlock once you begin.

Want to come along side me with support regularly?
This kind of help makes a big difference. It is with great appreciation that I create for my patrons as my “inner circle”.

• Remember, Patron supporters ALSO get ALL ACCESS to the Substack (paid) extras!
Start here: https://www.patreon.com/

AND coming soon, for Patreon supporters at all levels of support is THE QUARTERLY CHALLENGE.

Starting in July, participants will be offered a challenge (one per month) to enliven their spiritual journey, connection to others, and inner reflection. More info is to come.

OR make a one-time contribution at PayPal.me/lisacolondelay

• It’s listeners like you make this work possible. 

You can help out by sharing the program and rating/reviewing it on iTunes or other outlets.
Thank you very much.
-Lisa

Eps. 227 | Guest, Micha Boyett: Blessed are the Rest of Us

It was great to speak with Micha for the podcast. I hope you enjoy our conversation and head over to the extras page to learn more.

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After you listen, you find PART II here ⬇️ : https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/145099070

Want to hear a previous episode about Micha’s work?
Go here: https://lisadelay.com/blog/tag/micha-boyett/

• Please remember you can be an ongoing Patron (supporter) by going here ⬇️:

https://www.patreon.com/posts/105175912

This kind of support unlocks for you many extras on that site (at $5 level, and up). It also includes all post on the paid subscriber level at the Substack site.

For more info scroll down.

You are invited to encounter the spiritual formation book I wrote called The Wild Land Within
🎁 ❤️ 
Just click the book or google search the title to get one, or get a few for a book club.
I’m happy to meet up with your group to say “hello” and answer your questions and hear your thoughts.

• You can find out about my publisher Broadleaf Books here

⭐️What is a Patron? Here are the DETAILS:

Patron supporters chip-in a bit each month to help me offset my expenses and continue creating episodes. Supporting this way ($5 +) entitles you to many posts, perks, and goodies that unlock once you begin.

Want to come along side me with support regularly?
This kind of help makes a big difference. It is with great appreciation that I create for my patrons as my “inner circle”.

• Remember, Patron supporters ALSO get ALL ACCESS to the Substack (paid) extras!
Start here: https://www.patreon.com/

OR make a one-time contribution at PayPal.me/lisacolondelay

• It’s listeners like you make this work possible. 

You can help out by sharing the program and rating/reviewing it on iTunes or other outlets.
Thank you very much.
-Lisa

Unlearning the 5 Love Languages and Other Fables [SSL 308]

I’m featuring a program today on the failure of pop psychology (5 Love Languages) and the what the empirical studies actually tell us about lasting relationships.

After you listen, you can find the links to the articles I used as resources here on the substack page here ⬇️ :

https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/144522526

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• Please remember you can be an ongoing Patron (supporter) by going here ⬇️
https://www.patreon.com/posts/104032927

This kind of support unlocks for you many extras on that site (at the patreon $5 and up level); PLUS everything on the paid level at the Substack site.

For more info scroll down.

Get the spiritual formation book I wrote (The Wild Land Within)… 🎁 ❤️ 
just click the book or google search the title to get one, or a few for a book club.

• You can find out about my publisher Broadleaf Books here

⭐️What is a Patron? Here are the DETAILS:

Patron supporters chip-in a bit each month to help me offset my expenses and continue creating episodes. Supporting this way ($5 +) entitles you to many posts, perks, and goodies that unlock once you begin.

Want to come along side me with support regularly?
This kind of help makes a big difference. It is with great appreciation that I create for my patrons as my “inner circle”.

• OF COURSE Patron supporters ALSO get ALL ACCESS to the Substack (paid) extras! Start here: https://www.patreon.com/

OR make a one-time contribution at PayPal.me/lisacolondelay

• Listeners like you make this work possible. 

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