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EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 35 MIN

Spiritual Rhythms: SOLITUDE

from The Bertonians · host Robert Alexander Portillo

This is part two of an ongoing series titled The Spiritual Rhythms of Jesus. Most people avoid the wilderness because it is empty, quiet, and seemingly useless. Yet in Scripture, the wilderness appears again and again at the most decisive moments.Before Jesus public ministry began, the Spirit of God led him to the wilderness. Why would the Spirit lead someone there?In this episode, we explore Matthew 3:1–2 and 3:13–4:1, tracing a pattern that runs through the life of Jesus and throughout the biblical story. What happens in the wilderness? Why does it matter? And why does it keep showing up before the most important moments?The answers may challenge the way we think about silence, solitude, and preparation.Sometimes the most important work happens where no one else wants to go.Scripture: Matthew 3:1-2; 3:13-4:1Links: www. sanberto.com/linksSlides: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/at3g02n0972mvfqsr2fyg/Solitude.pdf?rlkey=kdd5jibjtcz9liajm02t51msw&st=ie0uhzze&dl=0Accompanying Essay: Not published yetDonate: www.buymeacoffee.com/sanberto

This is part two of an ongoing series titled The Spiritual Rhythms of Jesus. Most people avoid the wilderness because it is empty, quiet, and seemingly useless. Yet in Scripture, the wilderness appears again and again at the most decisive moments.Before Jesus public ministry began, the Spirit of God led him to the wilderness. Why would the Spirit lead someone there?In this episode, we explore Matthew 3:1–2 and 3:13–4:1, tracing a pattern that runs through the life of Jesus and throughout the biblical story. What happens in the wilderness? Why does it matter? And why does it keep showing up before the most important moments?The answers may challenge the way we think about silence, solitude, and preparation.Sometimes the most important work happens where no one else wants to go.Scripture: Matthew 3:1-2; 3:13-4:1Links: www. sanberto.com/linksSlides: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/at3g02n0972mvfqsr2fyg/Solitude.pdf?rlkey=kdd5jibjtcz9liajm02t51msw&st=ie0uhzze&dl=0Accompanying Essay: Not published yetDonate: www.buymeacoffee.com/sanberto

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