Episode 13 features an incredible interview with Glen Soderholm. Glen is the pastor of Two Rivers Church in Guelph, Ontario. Two Rivers began as a single house church of what he calls “a collection of strays, orphans, and exiles,” born from the idea of actually being neighbours with the people you live close to. He had so much to share about the Spiritual life, including his theology of Spirituality and the very practical things he does.
As an accomplished musician, Glen spoke about the role of music in the Spiritual life and shared his love for some musicians that you may not have heard of. There are some links below to some of them. Check them out!
There is a discussion of icons, which is fascinating, and I've included in these notes images of two mentioned in the episode.
Glen has an amazing way of remembering quotes. Check out the quotes section below to read some of what Glen said.
Spirituality is being included in the Triune communion of God.
What it means to listen to God? How do we listen in our inner life.
“In this day and age, the last person we expect to be our neighbour, might be our actual next door neighbour.”
I am the beloved child of God the Father.
I am the beloved friend of God the Son.
I am the beloved Temple of God the Holy Spirit.
I am enfolded in the Three in One.
"Prayer is the gift of participating through the Spirit in the Son’s communion with the Father.” - James Torrence
"Prayer is listening to God tell you that you are the beloved child.” - Henri Nouwen
“It is you that lights my lamp, the Lord, my God, lights my darkness.” - Psalm 18:28
“Prayer is not overcoming God’s reluctance. It is laying hold of God’s willingness.” - Julian of Norwich
“The energy of reconciliation is the dynamo at the center of the universe “ - Eugene Peterson
