{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Deeper Experiences with God","title":"Encountering God at the Feet of Jesus with Bruce & Carolyn Hindmarsh - Deeper Experiences with God - Episode 6","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3120,"description":"How would our spiritual lives change if we could turn from distraction and linger at the feet of Jesus? In this episode of 'Deeper Experiences with God,' host Dave welcomes doctors Bruce and Carolyn Hindmarsh to discuss encountering God's presence through scripture. Bruce, a professor of Spiritual Theology and History of Christianity, and Carolyn, who teaches Spiritual Theology and New Testament Greek, have co-authored the book 'At the Feet of Jesus: A Guide to Encountering Christ in the Gospels.' The conversation explores themes from Ignatian spirituality, the insights of Saint Augustine, and how scripture serves as a meeting place with God. The authors share their experiences offering retreats focused on encountering God through Gospel narratives, particularly the story of Mary of Bethany. The discussion touches on overcoming distractions, the importance of preparation, and the relational nature of engaging with scripture. Bruce and Carolyn also reflect on their personal spiritual journeys, sharing wisdom for deepening one's spiritual life and providing practical advice for married couples seeking to grow together in faith.  Takeaways:Scripture as a Meeting Place with God: Bruce and Carolyn emphasize that scripture is not just for study but is a living space where we can encounter Christ personally.Takeaway: When reading a Gospel passage, pause and ask, “How is Jesus present to me here and now?”Mary of Bethany’s Posture of Presence: The story of Mary sitting at Jesus’ feet serves as a model for slowing down and listening deeply.Takeaway: Choose one Gospel story this week and linger with it prayerfully, resisting the urge to rush through.Overcoming Distractions in Prayer: They highlight the importance of preparing the heart and mind to meet God through scripture.Takeaway: Before reading scripture, take a few minutes of silence to release distractions and invite the Holy Spirit to guide your attention.Ignatian Spirituality & Augustine’s Wisdom: The conversation...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/YyMaiHySN2PMPYrMehBk1or4BcyIdai80SlJR6_TIhU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMjhk/NTYzOWU0NjQ2ODAw/NzkzYjVmYTRlN2Y2/YTVmYi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}