Steve has control issues even if surrender is one of the major movements of the spiritual life. Retreat is a powerful tool to practice surrender. Could your absence from those you love while on retreat be a ministry? Ruth discusses the ministry of absence. Ruth also shares a personal story about her daughter, and how being away on retreat was an opportunity for God to care for those she loved.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Invitation to Retreat, Ruth Haley Barton
Transforming Community
Exploring Further:
Music in Solitude
Ruth Haley Barton
Steve Wiens
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Music Credit: The intro and outro by Aaron Niequist.