Summary: <br> This episode is a conversation with Dr. Kyle Strobel of Talbot School of Theology. We discuss Jean Vanier and the fall of leaders (2:44), defining and practicing contemplation (10:19), the Puritans on spiritual formation (20:56), and a theology of spiritual discipline (28:44).<br> <br> <br> <br> Church Grammar is presented by <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://www.bhacademic.com/" target="_blank">B&H Academic</a> and the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://www.csbible.com/" target="_blank">Christian Standard Bible</a>. Intro music: Purple Dinosaur by <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://www.nobigdyl.com/" target="_blank">nobigdyl.</a> Producer: Katie Larson.<br> <br> <br> <br> Brandon D. Smith is Assistant Professor of Theology & New Testament at <a href="https://www.cedarville.edu/Academic-Schools-and-Departments/Biblical-and-Theological-Studies/Faculty-Staff/Smith-Brandon.aspx">Cedarville University</a>, Editorial Director for the <a href="http://www.centerforbaptistrenewal.com">Center for Baptist Renewal</a>, and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Brandon-D-Smith/e/B00L1VCU46/?tag=bdsmith-20">writes things</a>. You can follow him <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.twitter.com/brandon_d_smith" target="_blank">on Twitter</a> at @brandon_d_smith.<br> <br> <br> <br> *** This podcast is designed to discuss all sorts of topics from various points of view. Therefore, guests’ views do not always reflect the views of the host, his church, or his institution.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
