spiritual dryness

Explore " spiritual dryness" with insightful episodes like "Conquering Apathy: Embracing Faith When You Feel Nothing", "E326 - When You Find Yourself At The Wall", "Ep 118 Spirituality in Times of Wilderness", "S3 | SWYA: When You're Spiritually Dry" and "Overcoming Spiritual Dryness" from podcasts like ""The Thought Vault", "Doable Discipleship", "The Contemplative Life", "The GraceLaced Podcast with Ruth Chou Simons" and "The Watching World"" and more!

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Conquering Apathy: Embracing Faith When You Feel Nothing

Today's episode we're tackling something I know many of us struggle with – that pesky feeling of apathy. You know, when you're going through your daily routine feeling disconnected, like you're just ticking boxes without really engaging with your faith.
Do you ever feel that?
- [00:02:30] I'll get real with you about the emotional exhaustion that can lead us into the arms of indifference, and I’ll share some life-changing tips for staying intentional when you're tempted to switch to auto-pilot.
- [00:15:45] Ever felt like you're dialing up to God and just getting voicemail? Stick around, as we explore how to press on in faith, even without the warm and fuzzies.
- [00:39:15] We’ll dive into what 'cheap grace' versus 'costly grace' looks like and why our faith journey is more marathon than a sprint – especially during those times when doubt creeps in, and you wonder if any of this really matters.
- [00:50:49] Can we get personal? I'll open up about the times when even I find reading the Bible a snooze and how I've learned to find rivers of relevance in scripture that sometimes feels dry as a desert.
In this episode, it's all about shaking off the numbness and awakening to a vibrant, honest, and obedient faith walk. Whether you’re struggling to connect with God, wrestling with questions, or just plain feeling blah about faith, know that you're not alone. I’ve been there, we’ve all been there, and together, we’ll uncover how to come back to life spiritually.
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The Thought Vault

en-usFebruary 21, 2024

E326 - When You Find Yourself At The Wall

Saddleback Spiritual Growth Pastors Jason Wieland and Rob Jacobs talk about The Wall, an experience that all Christians face at some point or multiple points. Sometimes called “the dark night of the soul”, the wall is a season of spiritual dryness where one feels that God is distant. Rob and Jason talk about the wall’s place in the JESUS stages, what it looks like being at the wall, and the emotional toll that the wall can take. The conversation, though, continues to talk about the wall as an invitation to step into a new season of deep, vulnerable growth with Jesus.

Doable Discipleship is a Saddleback Church podcast produced and hosted by the Saddleback Spiritual Growth Team. It premiered in 2017 and now offers more than 300 episodes. Episodes release every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app and on the Saddleback Church YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/saddleback).

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en-usMay 16, 2023

Ep 118 Spirituality in Times of Wilderness

The (Spiritual) Wilderness is often associated with times of dryness. It may be that we come to find ourselves thrust suddenly into this world by way of suffering, trauma, and loss. We may experience it alone or in community with others. But however we arrive there, it would seem that the Wilderness cannot be avoided. And so, on this week’s podcast, we talk about what might be possible during those seasons. Can we rely on something deeper inside ourselves? Can we shift our points of focus? Can we find the gifts - “the little wells that are hidden in the desert?” Join us as we talk about our experiences of feeling upside down, lonely, confused, and so much more.

Additional Resources:
Richard Rohr Quote: Experiencing Our Own Deserts
Podcast: Spiritual Bypassing
Book: The Little Prince

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The Contemplative Life

en-usApril 25, 2023

S3 | SWYA: When You're Spiritually Dry

Have you ever skipped time in the Word thinking, “I’ll just read later,” but then realized that you can’t actually remember the last time you opened your Bible outside of church? We’ve all been there, battling seasons of spiritual drought, but how do we get out of them? Join Ruth and Eve for a transparent conversation about starting where you are when it comes to your walk with the Lord.

Resource mentioned:
S2 | Everyday Habits for Spiritual Growth of The GraceLaced Podcast with Ruth Chou Simons

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TruthFilled Bible study by Ruth Chou Simons
GraceLaced by Ruth Chou Simons
Beholding and Becoming by Ruth Chou Simons

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en-usSeptember 21, 2022

Overcoming Spiritual Dryness

Les and Pastor Kyle Worsham discuss spiritual dryness. What is spiritual dryness? A feeling of being depleted or empty. Many people describe it as feeling far from the presence of God or having minimal or no spiritual growth What 3 things can cause spiritual dryness? Situations and mindsets: lusts of the flesh and pride are the primary ones Lusts: Peter said that fleshly lusts wage “war against the soul” (1 Peter 2:11). Fleshly desires dull the senses of spiritual things. We start to chase after things of this world rather than things of the Kingdom, which leaves us dry. Pride: Pride is the sin that kills faith and trust in God. Pride crept into the garden, and it creeps into your lives today. When we go through life and feel “good” about our state of being, we can forget the Lord and think all we have is from our own strength and doing. Pride seeks adoration and appreciation. It forgets that great and mighty things will be done by God's Spirit, not by our strength. Lack of consuming God’s Word: The Bible says that God’s Word is a lamp and a light. It reveals the places to walk. So often, we are spiritually dry because we don’t know what to do in a given situation. We become so focused on other things or the difficulty of our situation that it takes away from time in God’s Word and prayer. Spiritual dryness is a red flag to cut away distraction and carve out time with God every day. How to overcome lust, pride, and lack of consuming God’s Word Lust: Ask God to reveal to you any areas that are unchecked. What are you “consuming” that is actually drying you up rather than refreshing and nourishing your spirit? This could be watching certain movies, listening to certain music, or gathering with people who speak against God’s Word. Pride: Ask God to reveal areas where pride has crept in. God says that He gives grace to the humble and resists the proud. If you are feeling spiritually dry, humbly come before God and repent. Ask Him to renew a right spirit within you (Psalm 51:10-12). Lack of consuming God’s Word: Ask God what He wants you to let go of to begin to receive refreshment from the Living Water. This takes spiritual discipline and commitment, but the harvest will be abundant in due season. Is there a hidden gift in spiritual dryness? Yes! Spiritual dryness is not pleasant, but it is a reality for us at various points in our faith journey. As with anything—in times of joy and trials—we must be willing to ask God what He wants us to see and learn from every circumstance. Seasons of spiritual dryness are no different. Jesus said if anyone thirsts, come. Spiritual dryness leaves us thirsty. But unless we thirst, we won’t draw near to the One who can give us living water. The key to overcoming spiritual dryness is to reposition our minds to come to Jesus and drink! How to overcome spiritual dryness Recognize it as an invitation to come to Jesus. David’s example in Psalm 42: He didn’t allow his past or his feelings to drive him. He decided to praise and hope in God. Worship. Get into the Word. Pray out loud. Journal: record prayers and how God answers them. Join community and attend revival weekend. Livingproof.co/revival

enAugust 11, 2022