Perennial Wisdom

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Brian Russell, the author of Centering Prayer. Brian is a return guest to the show. I’m grateful he agreed to come back on to have a conversation on The Discipline of Discernment. Brian is a professor of biblical studies and a transformational coach for pastors and spiritually-minded professionals.In the conversation, Brian and I discuss:What is discernmentThe obstacles to discerning wiselyHow contemplative practices help us discernNavigating Life’s questionsThe wisdom of discernment and much moreBrian also has a podcast called The Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations podcast. You can learn more about Brian’s work at brianrussellphd.com.Follow us: Instagram | Twitter | YoutubeSupport the Show:Subscribe to Perennial Meditations  on SubstackRead articles on Medium; become a memberSignup for a free trial of Audible for originals, audiobooks, and podcasts

Show Notes

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Brian Russell, the author of Centering Prayer. Brian is a return guest to the show. I’m grateful he agreed to come back on to have a conversation on The Discipline of Discernment. Brian is a professor of biblical studies and a transformational coach for pastors and spiritually-minded professionals.

In the conversation, Brian and I discuss:

  • What is discernment
  • The obstacles to discerning wisely
  • How contemplative practices help us discern
  • Navigating Life’s questions
  • The wisdom of discernment and much more


Brian also has a podcast called The Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations podcast. 

You can learn more about Brian’s work at brianrussellphd.com.


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What is Perennial Wisdom?

Perennial Wisdom is a podcast for seekers and curious minds. Each episode seeks to uncover universal truths and enduring ideas from philosophical and spiritual traditions. Learn more at perennial.substack.com.