Halfway There21 Mar 2022

285: Robin T. Jennings and the Light of the World

Robin T. Jennings is an ordained Episcopal minister and author of 3 books on spiritual growth through vision and renewal. Today, Robin shares his unexpected journey to seminary and the priesthood, discovering spiritual renewal and formation, and learning to surrender to the Lord. Robin’s heart is to serve the next generation as they face new challenges to their discipleship to Jesus. Robin’s story reminds us that walking with the Lord is a partnership.

Listen to Robin’s story now!

Stories Robin shared:

Finding himself in a season of solitude and silence
Growing up on the North Shore of Chicago in an Episcopal family
The impression he had of reverence for God
Working for an Episcopal boys home
The mentor who suggested he go to seminary
How seminary shaped his faith
Going to Memphis to serve a church
Becoming the rector and “playing the role”
Being mentored by Gerald May
Getting spiritual direction
Resolving the outer and inner tension he felt
How his children helped him
Learning to surrender to the Lord and love
Deciding to use new media to reach the next generation

Great quotes from Robin:

What silence has done for me is allow the Lord to have a word.

Once you love someone, you find yourself closer to something you call holy.

When it comes to surrendering to God, that’s the source of love.

Resources we mentioned:

Robin’s website
A Letter to the Church and the Next Generation: Spiritual Growth through the Witness of James by Robin T. Jennings
May You Live in Christ!: Spiritual Growth Through The Vision of St. Peter by Robin T. Jennings
The Door To Renewal: Spiritual Growth Through the Mind of St. Paul by Robin T. Jennings
Care of Mind/Care of Spirit: A Psychiatrist Explores Spiritual Direction by Gerald May
The Dark Night of the Soul: A Psychiatrist Explores the Connection Between Darkness and Spiritual Growth by Gerald May

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