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Hey friends! As we are working towards sanctification and producing holy habits in our life, we can't start that conversation without talking about spiritual formation, and what better person to have that conversation with than Spiritual Formation Director, Dr. Elaina Barron!

Elaina is a certified spiritual director who offers soul care and discipleship to women around the world. For thirty years she has been caring for the church and women of all ages in the areas of next steps, transitions, marriafe, parenting, listening tot he Spirit and deepening their walk with God. She holds a Masters of Divinity and a Doctorate of Ministry. She is passionate about the word of God and helping others slow down and truly experience the abundant life that Jesus promised in John 10:10. This life, she believes, comes through interntionally seeking a more contemplative rhythm of communing with God. Through her work as a spiritual director and her podcast What You Love, women all over the world are learning what it means to live a "with God" life.

In this conversation Elaina breaks down what spiritual formation is, and emphasizes the lifelong journey that it requires. I know you're going to love this conversation, and as you listen, we would love for you to ponder on these three questions:
1. What about this converastion makes me feel uncomfortable?
2. Where do I look least like Christ?
3. Are these choices moving me towards Christ or away from Christ?

Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend!

SHOW LINKS:
-Connect with Dr. Elaina Barron
-Connect with Angie Elkins

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We are SO excited to be back for season two of Let It Shine. A podcast where we dive deep into self-help vs. sanctification! This season we are focusing on spiritual disciplines, or what we like to call, "Holy Habits." Illuminators for this season are Dr. Elaina Barron, Stacey Thacker, and Nikki Ogden.

Along with these three recurring voices, you'll hear some amazing conversations this season with Shane Pruitt, Melody Fabien, Louie Giglio, and more! Get ready to transform your mind, body, and soul as we move closer to Jesus together!

What are Holy Habits?
1. Prayer

2. Reading Scripture

3. Fasting

4. Solitude

5. Worship

6. Fellowship/Community

7. Stewardship

8. Sabbath/Rest

19. Gratitude

10. Celebration

Recommended Resources:

Kelly Minter’s Bible Study called Encountering God

A Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster

You Are More Than You’ve Been Told by Hosanna Wong

Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Practical steps

1.Which of the spiritual Disciplines or HH do I really need to grow in? Ask God to show you.

SHOW LINKS:
Connect with Angie Elkins
Connect with Dr. Elaina

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Hey friends! We hope you enjoyed this summer of cross-over episodes from some of our favirote shows on the Lifeway Podcast Network. Today we are featuring our last one with Priscilla Shirer from the [MARKED] Podcast.

In this episode, Priscilla Shirer shares the behind the scenes of the making of The Forge movie with the Kendrick Brothers. We discuss with her how Christian films have a unique opportunity to share the gospel by reaching people who may not engage with traditional forms of ministry. Priscilla highlights the collaborative and prayerful nature of the Kendrick Brothers' film sets and shares how prayer has marked her life and the legacy it leaves for future generations.

Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend. Stay tuned to find out who next season's illuminators are!

SHOW LINKS:
Luke in the Land
I Surrender All Book
The Forge Movie
The Forge Bible Study and Other Discipleship Resources
Going Beyond Live
Going Beyond Simulcast
Lifeway Films
War Room Movie

RECOMMENDED
Read an excerpt from I Surrender All on the Lifeway Women blog.