Trevor Hudson talks with Nate about his new book, Seeking God: Finding Another Kind of Life with St. Ignatius and Dallas Willard, and unpacks what it means to be a “seeker” in a Christ-following way.
Show Notes
[1:43] I’m curious to know how you discovered St. Ignatius and how he’s impacted your life.
[3:30] What was that experience like for you, personally, to go through the Exercises?
[4:59] For those listening who don’t know, could you just give us a brief description of the Exercises?
[8:09] You’ve been able to lead people through the Exercises through these years. What have you noticed?
[9:51] How did you discover Dallas [Willard], and how has he impacted your life? What did that friendship bring to you and your family?
[12:46] How did the idea come to write a book involving these two friends?
[15:59] Tell us a little about the book.
[16:57] The term seeker, at least in the States, is usually referenced in Christian contexts as a non-Christian that the church is wooing in. You’re working with this word far beyond that. What does it mean to you?
[20:00] When Debbie referenced you as a seeker, is there a tension in that? Does she mean it all in a positive sense?
[21:58] Was Dallas right in saying you wouldn’t be content?
[23:18] What does that look like to embrace the present moment?
[25:05] What did you learn from writing this book?
[27:00] What are you reading these days?
Resources
- Seeking God: Finding Another Kind of Life with St. Ignatius and Dallas Willard, by Trevor Hudson
- The Divine Conspiracy, by Dallas Willard
- The Master and his Emissary, Ian McGilchrist
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Trevor Hudson
Trevor Hudson has been part of the Methodist movement for over 40 years. Serving primarily around Johannesburg, he is deeply committed to the work of spiritual formation within local congregational contexts. A significant part of his weekly work presently consists of leading people through the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius and offering spiritual direction. Trevor also travels widely, preaching and teaching. He lectures at Fuller Seminary, the Renovaré Institute, the Dallas Willard Center for Christian Spiritual Formation, and the Jesuit Institute in South Africa. He is the author of 24 books including Discovering Your Spiritual Identity, Beyond Loneliness (Upper Room), Seeking God-Finding Another Kind of Life with St. Ignatius and Dallas Willard (NavPress), and In Search of God’s Will (NavPress).
Nathan Foster
Nathan Foster is an author and host of Life With God, a Renovaré Podcast. Formerly, he was an Associate Professor of social work and served as the Andrews Chair in Spiritual Formation at Spring Arbor University. He was also a licensed clinical social worker and certified addictions counselor. Nathan has published two books, including The Making of an Ordinary Saint: My Journey from Frustration to Joy with the Spiritual Disciplines.