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The Peculiar Prerequisite for Spiritual Direction
Published October, 2018
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Featured October 31, 2018
In his spiritual direction work at prisons, Josh Banner sees Jesus in the inmates because they are
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broken, open, humble, and willing” — qualities we all need to create a holy openness to God.
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Hope for the American Church
Featured November 8, 2017
We share a letter from Joshua Bannerwhere he describes his growing conviction to stand against racism and
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the industrial prison system,” how spiritual transformation is key, and how his recent conversation with Chris Hall has challenged him not to lose hope in the Church to combat social crises.
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