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EPISODE · Sep 16, 2025 · 31 MIN

#42 Passing on the Practice: Sr Diane Zerfas and Two Decades of Walking with Giants! (Part I)

from Sanctuary Stirrings · host Lori G Melton

Some conversations feel like opening a treasure chest and this week’s episode is one of them!This week on Journey with a Giant, hosts Lori G. Melton and Robert Prince welcome Sister Diane Zerfas, the Spiritual Formations Director at the Dominican Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan— the one who first introduced Lori and hundreds of other students to the practice of walking with spiritual giants, for the first of a special two-part series.Listen as Sister Diane opens up about her own path with spiritual giants, her story-driven approach to spiritual direction, and the biblical and practical significance of companioning with these mentors.If you’ve enjoyed the previous episodes, you’re going to absolutely love this one!📚 Resources:Sacred Companions: The Gift of Spiritual Friendship and Direction by David G. Benner—a great book if you are curious to learn more about spiritual direction.The Dominican Center of Grand Rapids, MI Click here to download your free Sneak Peek of Journey with a Giant Journey with a Giant: Choose Your Guide, Pursue Your Purpose, and Grow in Your Walk with God by Lori G. Melton Click here to watch this episode on YouTube The Sanctuary at Bear Creek Retreat CenterMusic: The Journey, Kevin Melton Productions, LLC, Copyright 2025For encouragement and resources to grow in your walk with God, visit thesanctuaryatbearcreek.com. You can also connect with us on Facebook and Instagram at The Sanctuary at Bear Creek.

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