Formation Conversations Season 6: Episode 11
Ted and Gray interview Matt Kessler in this series centered on the question “What’s your formation story?” So settle in, grab a snack and join Ted, Gray and Matt as they chat with each other about their journeys and what God is doing in their lives. Our hope is that […]
Formation Conversations Season 6: Episode 10
Ted and Gray interview Sheli Sloterbeek, spiritual director and SFSAZ staff member, in this series centered on the question “What’s your formation story?” So settle in, grab a snack and join Ted, Gray and Sheli as they chat with each other about their journeys and what God is doing in […]
Formation Conversations Season 6: Episode 4
Gray and Ted chat with friend Cheri Hudspith, co-director of the Practice Collective.
Formation Conversations Season 6: Episode 9
Ted and Gray spend time with Ginger Ciminello – spiritual director, teacher, author – who has been a part of the SFSAZ for several years. Ginger shares about her journey and how Rule of Life has been an important tool for her journey.
Formation Conversations Season 6: Episode 8
Ted and Gray interview each other in this two part series centered on the question “What’s your formation story?” So settle in, grab a snack and join Ted and Gray as they chat with each other about their journeys and what God is doing in their lives. Our hope is […]
Formation Conversations Season 6: Episode 7
Ted and Gray interview each other in this two part series centered on the question “What’s your formation story?” So settle in, grab a snack and join Ted and Gray as they chat with each other about their journeys and what God is doing in their lives. Our hope is […]
Formation Conversations Season 6: Episode 6
Susan Currie, Director of Selah (a certificate program for Spiritual Direction training), joined Gray and Ted for a wonderful conversation about the value of spiritual direction. Tea and shortbread as well as pumpkins spice lattes were on the menu as well. Susan is a wise soul who shares so generously.
Formation Conversations Season 6: Episode 5
Ted and Gray have a fascinating conversation with Susie Lipps about Conversations in the Vineyard and how her study of vineyards has deeply informed her understanding of the spiritual life and what it means to be fruitful.
Formation Conversations Season 6: Episode 3
Gray and Ted chat with Matt and Julie Canlis, the 2025 SFSAZ Conference speakers.
Formation Conversations Season 6: Episode 2
Gray and Ted chat about spiritual formation with Dan Huie of Soul Care Seattle.
Formation Conversations: Season 6 Episode 1
On this episode, Ted and Gray spend time with Justin Phillips, a counselor and spiritual director living in Northwest Arkansas. They talk about spiritual formation and the SFS of the Ozarks – to launch in the next year.
Into the Silent Land Season 5: Episode 9
Gray and Ted chat about the Epilogue of “Into the Silent Land” by Martin Laird and wrap up this season of Taste and See.
Into the Silent Land Season 5: Episode 8
Gray and Ted chat about Contemplation and chapter 7 of “Into the Silent Land” by Martin Laird.
Into the Silent Land Season 5: Episode 7
Part 2: Gray and Ted chat with Michael Donnelly and discuss chapters 5 & 6 of “Into the Silent Land.” Listen and reflect on distractions in contemplation.
Into the Silent Land Season 5: Episode 6
Gray and Ted chat with Michael Donnelly and discuss chapters 5 & 6 of “Into the Silent Land.” Listen and reflect on distractions in contemplation.
Into the Silent Land Season 5: Episode 5
Gray and Ted chat with Tom Ashbrook and discuss chapter 4 of “Into the Silent Land.” Listen and reflect on how we already have everything we need to experience Christ.
Into the Silent Land Season 5: Episode 4
Gray and Ted chat with Renee Clark and discuss chapter 3 of “Into the Silent Land.” Listen and reflect on how the body impacts how we become still and silent before God.
Into the Silent Land Season 5: Episode 3
Gray and Ted chat with Sheli Sloterbeek and discuss chapter 2 of “Into the Silent Land.” Listen and reflect on how the mind, although potentially filled with distractions, is a critical part of contemplation. Grab a cup of coffee or your favorite tea and enjoy.
Into the Silent Land Season 5: Episode 2
John DelHousaye joins Gray and Ted to reflect on chapter 1 and the Illusion of Separation from God. More coffee too!
Into the Silent Land Season 5: Episode 1
Gray and Ted meet with Jess Meeks over coffee and discuss the season as well as the preface to the book: Into the Silent Land.
The Church is Dying!!…or is it? Season 4: Episode 9
Ted and Gray wrap up the season reflecting on what they learned from a season of great conversations. And, they enjoy a smoothie inspired by Gerry Sittser (episode 8).
The Church is Dying!!…or is it? Season 4: Episode 8
Join Ted and Gray as they interview Church historian and scholar Jerry Sittser and explore what we can learn from the early church that is helpful for contextualizing what is happening today. Also, listen closely to get Jerry’s great recipe for a green smoothie.
The Church is Dying!!…or is it? Season 4: Episode 7
Listen in as Gray and Ted interview and spend time with Krispin Mayfield, author of “Attached to God.” They explore that ways that attachment theory speaks to the ways that we connect with God. Breakfast burritos was the breakfast of choice on this episode.
The Church is Dying!!…or is it? Season 4: Episode 6
Gray and Ted talk with Jason Feffer about life in the church and where Jason is seeing hope … over donuts. Jason pastors a church in Chicago called “The Practice.”
The Church is Dying!!…or is it? Season 4: Episode 5
Norm Wakefield joins the podcast and share a meal in his home with Ted and Gray. Norm is now in his 80’s and served as a pastor and seminary professor for decades. His perspective on this season’s question: “The Church is Dead … Or, is it?” is pure “Norm” – […]
The Church is Dying!!…or is it? Season 4: Episode 4
Ted and Gray talk to Summer Gross about life, love, and hope in the midst of despair. Hear about Summer’s omelet that she made for our time of sharing breakfast.
The Church is Dying!!…or is it? Season 4: Episode 3
In episode three, Gray and Ted, talk to Terry Wardell, the founder and President of Healing Care Ministries. Join them as they talk about how God works in turning something ugly into something beautiful.
The Church is Dying!!…or is it? Season 4: Episode 2
In episode two, Gray and Ted, talk to Chuck deGroat about his article “stewarding the death of the American church” which prompted the topic for the season. They talk about the needs of leaders and discuss what needs to die and what will experience resurrection.
The Church is Dying!!…or is it? Season 4: Episode 1
Ted and Gray introduce the season over a breakfast meal and walk through why we need to look honestly at what is happening in the church today.
Intro: The Church is Dying!!…or is it?
Keep an eye on facebook and instagram for great episodes discussing the death and burial of the church in America (and it’s resurrection?). Take a listen to an introduction of the podcast from Ted Wueste.
Taste and See, Season 3, Episode 7 (Voices of Formation: Chuck DeGroat)
Join us as we participate in a conversation with Chuck DeGroat – Professor of Counseling and Christian Spirituality and Interim D.Min. Director at Western Theological Seminary, licensed therapist, a spiritual director, author, and speaker.
Taste and See, Season 3, Episode 6 (Voices of Formation: Winn Collier)
Join us as we participate in a Conversation with Winn Collier – author of “A Burning in My Bones” and director of the Eugene Peterson Center for Christian imagination at Western Theological seminary.
Taste and See, Season 3, Episode 5 (Voices of Formation: Gem Fadling)
Join us as we enter into a beautiful developing conversation with Gem Fadling – you’ won’t want to miss a minute of this one. Gem Fadling, CLC, is a founding partner of Unhurried Living, Inc., a non-profit that trains people to rest deeper, live fuller and lead better. She is […]
Taste and See, Season 3, Episode 4 (Voices of Formation: Carol Travilla)
Taste and See, Season 3, Episode 3 (Voices of Formation: Shane Claiborne)
Shane Claiborne, a deeply committed and active follower of Christ, has given himself to ministering among and for the “least of these.” His perspectives are passionate and might tweak some of our preconceived ideas so listen if you dare!! And please listen prayerfully. You don’t have to agree but he […]
Taste and See, Season 3, Episode 2 (Voices of Formation: David Wu)
In this second episode of season 3, Gray and Ted explore Voices of Formation and the Enneagram as they enjoy a meal together with David Wu!
Taste and See, Season 3, Episode 1 (Voices of Formation: Tom Ashbrook)
In this first episode of season 3, Gray and Ted explore Voices of Formation and they enjoy a meal together with Tom Ashbrook !
Taste and See, Season 2, Episode 6 (Deliver Us from Evil)
In this final episode of the season 2, Gray and Ted explore the phrase “deliver us from evil,” and they enjoy a meal togtether!
Taste and See, Season 2, Episode 5 (Forgive Us Our Sins)
Ted and Gray walk through “forgive us our sins” as a part of the Lord’s Prayer as they share a meal together.
Taste and See, Season 2, Episode 4 (Daily Bread)
Season 2, Episode 4, Give Us Our Daily Bread In this episode, Ted and Gray explore daily bread and they also break some bread together. See what they’re tasting this week!
Taste and See, Season 2, Episode 3 (Thy Kingdom Come)
Season 2, Episode 3: Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done In this episode, Ted and Gray give a taste of the riches of this element of the Prayer of Jesus, and they also share a meal together. See what they’re tasting this week!
Podcast, Season 2, Episode 2 (Our Father)
Season 2, Episode 2, The Prayer of Jesus, “Our Father who art in heaven…”
Podcast, Season 2, Episode 1 (The Prayer of Jesus)
Season 2, Episode 1, Introduction to the Lord’s Prayer
Podcast, Season 1, Episode 5 (Suffering)
In our final episode of Season 1, we look at the spiritual practice of suffering. It might sound strange to look at the as a spiritual practice but in 1 Peter we are told that Jesus calls us to walk in His steps. He left us a model for how […]
Taste and See, Season 1, Episode 4
Season 1, Episode 4: Scripture In this episode, special guest, John DelHousaye on Scripture as a spiritual practice of Jesus.
Taste and See, Season 1, Episode 3
In this episode, Our latest Podcast, Gray Ewing and Ted Wueste explore how Jesus saw people as a spiritual practice with guest Doug Kelley.
Taste and See, Season 1, Episode 2
Season 1, Episode 2: Servanthood In this episode we discuss Servanthood as a Spiritual Practice. Lunch at Z’Tejas as we discussed the ways that Jesus embraced Servanthood.
Taste and See, Season 1, Episode 1
Season 1, Episode 1: Scripture Excited to share our first SFSAZ podcast on the spiritual practices of Jesus.