I used to view my faith as an overflowing bucket with the point being to go to places and let my faith spill over. More recently I’ve realized the image in my head is more of a sponge, absorbing the pain and suffering around me. Mike provides some good feedback on this take and its connection to spiritual formation, knowledge, and discipleship.

Books mentioned in this episode:

• The Master and His Emissary – Iain McGilchrist
• Our Bodies Tell God’s Story – Christopher West