Coffee with Spiritual Directors

This podcast is meant to be a resource for anyone curious about spiritual direction, for those longing to deepen their walk with God, and for pastors and leaders who want to rethink what spiritual formation could look like in the years ahead.

Coffee with Spiritual Directors is a religion podcast hosted by Dan Lee, with 13 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dan Lee hosts Coffee with Spiritual Directors, a religion show with 13 episodes published.

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  Episode #12

  12 Coffee with Fr. Emmanuel Morinelli

  Aug 5, 202637 minS1

  Join Dan Lee and Fr. Emmanuel Morinelli at St. Joseph’s Abbey for a conversation on the "missing link" in modern faith: the practice of silence. They discuss why 70% of pastors leave ministry and how contemplative prayer can prevent burnout and transform spiritual formation.Highlights:- The Formation Gap: Why faith often stays in the head and not the heart.- The Power of Silence: Starting the inner journey in a noisy world.- Sustaining Ministry: Using monastic wisdom to avoid burnout.- Contemplation vs. Action: How the inward journey fuels outward justice.Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction at St. Joseph's Abbey 1:35 - What is missing in Christian formation? 6:02 - Monastic life as a counterculture 9:55 - Spiritual direction vs. therapy 12:58 - Preventing burnout in ministry 18:02 - Bringing silence to urban life 25:17 - Reclaiming Christian meditation 33:28 - The inward vs. outward journey. Visit: https://spencerabbey.org/

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  Episode #11

  11 Coffee with Larry Jay

  Aug 4, 202651 minS1

  In this episode, host Dan Lee sits down with Reverend Dr. Lawrence (Larry) Jay, a spiritual director and the director of the Rolling Ridge Retreat and Conference Center in North Andover, Massachusetts. Key themes of this conversation include:The Spiritual Journey: Rev. Dr. Jay shares his personal transition from a mainline Protestant background into evangelical campus ministry, and eventually into the contemplative and mystical traditions of Franciscan spirituality (1:27 - 8:37).Defining Spiritual Direction: The two explore the nuances of spiritual direction, emphasizing that it is less about "directing" and more about listening, companioning, and providing a safe, sacred space for individuals to connect with the divine (11:04 - 14:05, 21:28 - 23:39).Head vs. Heart: A central focus of the discussion is the shift from purely intellectual approaches to faith ("the head") toward experiential, heart-centered spirituality ("the soul space"), which helps individuals process questions and doubts without judgment (10:04 - 11:03, 14:46 - 17:19).The Changing Church: Rev. Dr. Jay discusses the "rummage sale" or transitional state of the modern institutional church and how spiritual direction can offer support to those seeking deeper meaning outside or alongside traditional religious structures (32:55 - 41:17).Rolling Ridge: Information about the mission of Rolling Ridge Retreat and Conference Center and how interested individuals can access their network of spiritual directors or book retreat space (47:12 - 50:26).Contact: https://www.rollingridge.org/

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  Episode #10

  10 Coffee with Terry Timm

  Aug 3, 202647 minS1

  In this episode of "Coffee with Terry Timm," Dan Lee sits down with Terry Timm for an insightful conversation that redefines our understanding of spiritual formation and the future of the church. Moving beyond traditional leadership models, Terry shares his journey of discovering "holy listening" and how the practice of spiritual direction can serve as a vital lifeline for both pastors and congregations. Together, they explore the concept of "democratizing the spirit"—shifting from a top-down, information-heavy faith to one that prioritizes personal encounter and contemplative presence. Whether you’re navigating your own season of deconstruction or simply longing for a deeper, more genuine connection with God, this episode offers a warm and spacious look at how we can all learn to hear the "sound of the genuine" in our own lives. Contact Terry by visiting: https://attunetogrow.org/ or https://terrytimm.com/

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  Coffee with Spiritual Directors

  09 Coffee with Nancy Ebner

  Mar 20, 202638 minS0

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  Episode #8

  08 Coffee with Jenn Layte

  Feb 15, 202644 minS1

  <p>In this episode of "Coffee with Jenn Layte," Jen Layte, a spiritual director, chaplain, and pastor, shares her unique journey and insights into spiritual direction. She discusses the differences between spiritual direction and traditional pastoral ministry (9:43), the challenges churches face in being trauma-informed and addressing forgiveness (26:47), and her vision for reimagining spiritual formation through contemplative practices and understanding the stages of faith (35:50). Tune in to discover how she helps individuals and churches foster deeper relationships with God and themselves.</p><p><br></p><p>Contact Jenn Layte by visiting https://the-pilgrimage.org/</p><p>Published book: “Follower: How Getting Cl...

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