The Discerning Leader Podcast

A podcast to help you discover how to “practice a preference for God in all aspects of personal lives and relationships, in leadership, and in service to others.” Find full seasons at https://www.leadershiptransformations.org/podcast.

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Introduction to Emotionally Healthy Spirituality

Pete Scazzero introduces us to the importance of “Emotionally Healthy Spirituality”, discussing problems we often face such as ‘doing for God instead of being with God’, ignoring or ‘spiritualizing away’ conflict and negative emotions and living without limits. He casts a vision for being like King David–emotionally alive before God and passionate about God, hungering…

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Introduction to Sacred Rhythms

Ruth Haley Barton introduces us to the concept of “sacred rhythms” by having us take time to notice our longings with God. Using the passage where Jesus meets Bartimaeus we are encouraged to think about how we would answer Jesus if He asked us “What do you want me to do for you?” This is…

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The Rest of God

The Rest of God by Mark Buchanan “A great book on the Sabbath principle both as a day and an attitude.  Highly recommend!” Jonathan Bourbeau  “A great read for anyone yearning for rest. This book both challenged and gave me a new sense of freedom in the way I practice Sabbath.  Poetically written.”  Lena Larsen 

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Desiring God’s Will

Desiring God’s Will by David Benner “An excellent and much needed perspective on understanding and following God’s will.”  Jonathan Bourbeau  “A well written book that gets to the heart of what it means to truly seek the  will of God. A book that makes you ask yourself hard questions, but remains grounded in the unconditional…

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Delighting in the Trinity

Delighting in the Trinity: an Introduction to the Christian Faith by Michael Reeves “Deepened my understanding of God’s love and of the Trinity, and it has left me with a longing to truly live as Jesus’ Beloved.  The book paints a beautiful picture of how the love in the Trinity is a life-giving, fruitful, and…

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