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376: [Formed.] Ian Simkins on The Cost of Surrender, Why Control and Clarity are Cousins, Embodied Trust, and A Necessary Theology of Suffering in Effective Formation

Podcast · February 7, 2024

This week is the final week of [Formed.], and this week, my good buddy, Ian Simkins is back. He’s one of my favorite people, and a deep well at that. Today, we’re talking about the cost of surrender, why control and clarity are cousins, embodied trust, and the necessary theology of suffering in relation to effective spiritual formation.

Guest Bio:

Ian is a writer and the Lead Pastor of Teaching and Vision at a wonderful church called The Bridge just outside of Nashville, TN. Of note, Ian is a great follow on Instagram. He writes regularly about spiritual formation, emotional health, and personal growth. Follow him @iansimkins.

Dive Deeper:

If you enjoyed this episode with Havilah, I’m sure you’ll also enjoy:
  • 372: [Formed.] Fr. Ronald Rolheiser on the Dark Night of the Soul, Breaking the Hold of Sufficiency, The End Game of Spiritual Formation, and Becoming Aware of God
  • 371: [Formed.] Craig Cooney on Embracing the Tension of Transition, Stewarding Our Hearts After Betrayal, and Freedom from the Poison of Unforgiveness

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Ian’s Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

Resources Mentioned This Week

  • Healing What You Can’t Erase: Transform Your Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Health from the Inside Out
  • The Shattered Lantern: Rediscovering a Felt Presence of God
  • Sacred Fire: A Vision for a Deeper Human and Christian Maturity
  • The Holy Longing: The Search for a Christian Spirituality
  • Living Fearless: Exchanging the Lies of the World for the Liberating Truth of God
  • The Ninefold Path of Jesus: Hidden Wisdom of the Beatitudes

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