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Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations #1: Spiritual Direction and the Contemplative Life w Gene Yotka

Welcome to Episode One of Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations. Hosted by Dr. Brian Russell. In the inaugural episode Brian interviews Rev. Gene Yotka founder and director of the Awakening Institute. Gene is a retired UMC pastor who presently serves as a teacher and spiritual director. This episode covers contemplative spirituality and practices by discussing their profound relevance to our reality today. Gene summarizes his understanding of the 5 S's of Contemplative Living: Simplicity, Silence, Stillness, Solitude and Spaciousness. Three books outside of the Bible that Gene Yotka considers essential reading: Thomas Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation https://amzn.to/2JA67YU David Steindl-Rast Gratefulness is the heart of prayer https://amzn.to/39tKDHW Benedicta Ward The Desert Fathers: Sayings of the Early Christian Monks https://amzn.to/2UxXlRJ Contact and Bio: Email: theawakeninginstitutue@gmail.com Website: www.theawakeninginstitute.com Face book: The Awakening Institute Linked In: Eugene T Yotka Mailing address: The Awakening Institute, 5040 Mayflower St. Cocoa, Florida Gene Yotka is husband to his wife MaryAnn and father of 5 (Beau, Tara, Kitty, Kurt and Victoria), as well as grandfather to 6 (Isabella, Kaya, Alina, Lincoln, Richard and Kurt). He holds a master’s in divinity (M.Div.) as well as a masters in pastoral counseling (MAPC), both through Asbury Theological Seminary. Gene is also a graduate of the 3-year certification program in spiritual companionship with a practicum in spiritual direction from St. Thomas University. Gene is a retired pastor who spent 12 years of ministry in the local church. Currently, he is the founder and director of The Awakening Institute for Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Direction and Soul Care, which is a multi-faceted ministry for the training of spiritual directors, while providing classes and retreats for those wishing to explore Christian contemplative practices, which are designed for those seeking a deeper experience in our Lord Jesus Christ.