About this episode

Jordan Steffaniak interviews Kyle Strobel about his book 'When God Seems Distant' and the complexities of spiritual formation.

In this episode, Jordan Steffaniak interviews Kyle Strobel about his new book 'When God Seems Distant,' exploring the development of spiritual life, the role of divine silence, and the importance of a robust Protestant understanding of spiritual formation. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast 01:26 Exploring Spiritual Formation and the New Book 03:27 Understanding Spiritual Desertion and Developmental Spirituality 10:12 The Shift in Protestant Discussions on Spirituality 16:35 Protestant vs. Catholic Approaches to Spiritual Formation 20:56 The Role of the Church in Spiritual Formation 26:23 Dallas Willard's Influence on Spiritual Practices 30:52 The Dangers of Self-Willed Spirituality 40:03 Collaborative Writing Process and Future Projects Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Host: Jordan Steffaniak

Guest: Kyle Strobel

Topics covered

• spiritual formation
• divine silence
• Protestant spirituality
• spiritual desertion
• church role in spirituality

Keywords

• spiritual life
• Protestant understanding
• developmental spirituality
• spiritual practices
• self-willed spirituality

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: When God Seems Distant

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