8. Thoughtfulness Matters, with Micah Lunsford

Micah Lunsford believes that when it comes to following Jesus, thoughtfulness matters. It matters because God wants more than just our actions. God wants our hearts and our minds, too. In this episode, Micah Lunsford, the Founding Director of Resonance Journal, shares about why thoughtfulness and contemplation are so important for the spiritual life. THIS EPISODE’S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Micah Lunsford grew up the son of a Nazarene pastor.Micah describes how he founded Resonance Journal.After graduating from Fuller Theological Seminary, Micah Lunsford got involved in a ministry that didn’t give him much time for thoughtful theological reflection. Micah expressed his frustrations to God and got an answer—“You can do more to be thoughtfully reflective.”It was around this time that Micah caught the vision for Resonance Journal.Resonance Journal was meant to be an ecumenical place for deep conversation, crossing traditional theological boundaries.Resonance Journal is intended to be more than a publication; it is meant to be a community.Micah Lunsford feels passionate about engaging our minds as disciples of Christ.The themes of the articles in Resonance Journal are presented in each issue in a chiastic structure: worship, scripture, witness, tradition, crux, tradition, witness, scripture, worship.Each issue of Resonance Journal focuses on a specific theme. Recent themes include the Trinity, Christianity in Culture, the Sabbath, encountering the stranger, and so forth.Thoughtful spiritual reflection is vital for spiritual leadership because we can only give what we have.The digital subscription to Resonance Journal is entirely free. You subscribe at www.theologicalresonance.com/subscribe. RELEVANT RESOURCES AND LINKS:Resonance Journal Homepage:  https://theologicalresonance.com/Subscribe:  https://theologicalresonance.com/subscribe/Twitter:  @resonantpointsFuller Theological Seminary Website:  https://www.fuller.edu/Instructions to leave a review of Spiritual Life and Leadership:Click HERE.Click on the link that says, "Listen on Apple Podcasts."In the window that opens, click the button that says, "Open Link."  This will open iTunes.To the right of the Spiritual Life and Leadership logo, click "Ratings and Reviews."Under the heading, "Customer Reviews," click on the button that says, "Write a Review."Select the number of stars and write your review.Click submit.I'd be so grateful if you did this.  Thank you!— Links to Amazon are affiliate links.  If you make a purchase through any of these links, I’ll receive a small commission–which will help pay for the Spiritual Life and Leadership podcast!Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking!Click HERE to get my FREE online course, BECOMING LEADERS OF SHALOM.