Do you know Abba Macarius? [SSL 314]

Today we are exploring the Desert Wisdom of Abba Macarius on the strengthening of free will, among other things.


You are invited to encounter the spiritual formation book I wrote called The Wild Land Within (my first book with Broadleaf Books)
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• You can find out about my publisher Broadleaf Books here


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The Temptation to Despair [SSL 313]

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

(featured images was created with AI)


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/


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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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/

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. 228: Guest, Tiffany Dawn; on Leaving Her Tiny Christian Bubble

Tiffany invited me to share about Devotions for her YouTube and podcasting series. It’s for Season Three of her program called Outgrowing the Good Christian Girl podcast. So, I couldn’t pass up the chance to turn the tables and interview her for Spark My Muse.


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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.

• Remember, paid 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 Business Model [SSL 311]

What does a revival of spiritual formation look like?

In my opinion, it will look like the opposite of the business model that we’ve superimposed on most aspects of our lives. When procuring success in the marketplace and the church spheres, ways of doing things often do more long-term damage than good for the humans involved. Let’s converse about this.

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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.

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