“It’s not about your work, and it’s not about you making great work. It’s about you becoming the kind of person who makes great work.”

This is the first thing I remember hearing Justin McRoberts say, and it stuck. Justin has done it all — he’s a coach, spiritual director, author, retreat speaker, songwriter, and podcast host. In this episode, we talk about his work as a coach and spiritual director, hearing God’s voice, and why we should seek the well-being of our enemies.

Enjoy the conversation!

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Welcome to this guided nature walk! This will be a 30-minute experiential time of movement and reflection to help you connect with God, yourself, and the natural world. Find a place that brings you peace, and set out prepared to wander while you enjoy encountering the world in a fresh way. If you can, choose a natural setting where there are trees, water, or other foliage to look at. Or try a library, bookshop, or gallery — anywhere you can take time to simply be.

At the end, there will be some journaling questions in case you'd like to reflect on your walk. Feel free to enjoy this guided walk any time you need to slow down, find calm, and connect with God.

In Episode 7, Bailey Gillespie defines her terms and explores what it means to listen to our lives, a resonant phrase from the works of Frederick Buchner. She also shares some autumn favorites and leads listeners in a reflective exercise. Enjoy the conversation!

You can learn more⁠⁠ at ⁠baileygillespie.com or follow Bailey on Instagram ⁠@baileylgillespie⁠⁠

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Other resources mentioned:

“Listen to your life. See it for the fathomless mystery it is. In the boredom and pain of it, no less than in the excitement and gladness: touch, taste, smell your way to the holy and hidden heart of it, because in the last analysis, all moments are key moments, and life itself is grace.” —Frederick Buechner, Now and Then: A Memoir of Vocation

Paleo-AIP Apple Crisp Recipe

The Farmer's Wife: My Life in Days by Helen Rebanks

The Remarkable Ordinary by Frederick Buechner

Vanilla Pumpkin Scented Candle - Trader Joe's