Sibyl Towner's guest appearances

Sibyl Towner

Revealing Voices

oneLife maps Podcast

So Much More: Creating Space for God (Lectio Divina and Scripture Meditation)

Julie Pierce

Richella Parham

Margaret Feinberg

Sandra Glahn

Kat Armstrong

Nika Spaulding

Mary DeMuth

Jason Stein

Sharifa Stevens

Tony Roberts

Kevin Moore

Nicole Unice

Blythe Daniel

Jan Johnson

Jen Pollock Michel

OwlTail

Sibyl Towner is a Spiritual Director and the co-author of Listen to My Life and co-founder of oneLifeMaps. She and her husband, Dick, also oversee and direct The Springs retreat center In Illinois which invites Christian leaders to retreat, rest, and find refreshment to continue serving him. Sibyl is known for her discerning, accepting, and wise presence, cultivated over a lifetime of experience in Spiritual Direction.    Take a few minutes to meditate on Matthew 19 and then tune into this interview to hear where God led Sibyl.   In this conversation we talk about  The real invitation to the rich young man - and the invitation for us. How Sibyl does and doesn’t identify with the rich young man. The call to detach from our “program for happiness” so we can allow God to work out his vision for our lives. Sibyl’s experience detaching from her plans and the deep inner work God did in her life.  The exact verses read in this podcast are Matthew 19:16-26 in the NIV. You can find out more about Sibyl and oneLife Maps here

Sibyl Towner is a Spiritual Director and the co-author of Listen to My Life and co-founder of <a href="http://www.onelifemaps.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">oneLifeMaps</a>. She and her husband, Dick, also oversee and direct The Springs retreat center In Illinois which invites Christian leaders to retreat, rest, and find refreshment to continue serving him. Sibyl is known for her discerning, accepting, and wise presence, cultivated over a lifetime of experience in Spiritual Direction.  Take a few minutes to meditate on Matthew 19 and then tune into this interview to hear where God led Sibyl. In this conversation we talk about <ul> <li>The real invitation to the rich young man - and the invitation for us.</li> <li>How Sibyl does and doesn’t identify with the rich young man.</li> <li>The call to detach from our “program for happiness” so we can allow God to work out his vision for our lives.</li> <li>Sibyl’s experience detaching from her plans and the deep inner work God did in her life.</li> </ul> The exact verses read in this podcast are Matthew 19:16-26 in the NIV. You can find out more about Sibyl and oneLife Maps <a href="https://www.onelifemaps.com/author/sibyltowner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

S4 Ep 7B | Sibyl Towner on Matthew 19

Sibyl Towner has a passion to help people identify the voice of God that is within them and to encourage a responsiveness to that voice. She has over 50 years of experience in extended household living as well as decades of pastoral leadership positions at College Hill Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati and Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago. Noted for welcoming and listening across the ages and appreciating the gift of both men and women, she delights in creating a sacred and safe space to meet with God and others. She currently serves as a co- director of The Springs Christian Retreat Center where she teaches a two-year certificate program for Spiritual Direction through the School of Sustainable Faith. She is co- founder of One Life Maps and co-author of Listen to my Life, a tool for recognizing and responding to God in your life. Sibyl received training through The Sustainable Faith of School of Spiritual Direction and has served for ten years as a spiritual director at The Transforming Center. She is knowledgeable in the Enneagram.--Some topics include:How does The Springs Retreat Center uniquely support pastors who are struggling with burnout?What is the arc of her ministry that led to becoming co-director at The Springs?How does Sibyl define spiritual mentoring and how does she practice it?How has she used her understanding of the Enneagram in her own life?--Shownotes:The Springs Retreat Center - Sibyl's retreat center near Oldenburg, IN (halfway between Cincinnati and Indianapolis)One Life Maps - Sibyl's personal growth and spiritual mentoring websiteAbbey of Gethsemani, Thomas Merton's abbey - location of important spiritual development for SibylEnneagram Institute - Sibyl briefly touches on her use of Enneagram in her mentoring practice and personal developmentReturn of the Prodigal Son by Henri NouwenEverything Belongs by Richard RohrProdigal God by Tim Keller

Sibyl Towner has a passion to help people identify the voice of God that is within them and to encourage a responsiveness to that voice. She has over 50 years of experience in extended household living as well as decades of pastoral leadership positions at College Hill Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati and Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago. Noted for welcoming and listening across the ages and appreciating the gift of both men and women, she delights in creating a sacred and safe space to meet with God and others. She currently serves as a co- director of The Springs Christian Retreat Center where she teaches a two-year certificate program for Spiritual Direction through the School of Sustainable Faith. She is co- founder of One Life Maps and co-author of Listen to my Life, a tool for recognizing and responding to God in your life. Sibyl received training through The Sustainable Faith of School of Spiritual Direction and has served for ten years as a spiritual director at The Transforming Center. She is knowledgeable in the Enneagram. -- Some topics include: How does The Springs Retreat Center uniquely support pastors who are struggling with burnout? What is the arc of her ministry that led to becoming co-director at The Springs? How does Sibyl define spiritual mentoring and how does she practice it? How has she used her understanding of the Enneagram in her own life? -- Shownotes: The Springs Retreat Center - Sibyl's retreat center near Oldenburg, IN (halfway between Cincinnati and Indianapolis) One Life Maps - Sibyl's personal growth and spiritual mentoring website Abbey of Gethsemani, Thomas Merton's abbey - location of important spiritual development for Sibyl Enneagram Institute - Sibyl briefly touches on her use of Enneagram in her mentoring practice and personal development Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen Everything Belongs by Richard Rohr Prodigal God by Tim Keller

Episode 41 – Retreating with Sibyl Towner (Part 1)

Sibyl Towner shares her story and how she traces the activity of God in her every day In ways that are influenced by her unique design and the spiritual practice of reviewing her life story. Accompanied by Sharon Swing and Joan Kelley.Explore www.onelifemaps.com to download a free introduction booklet to 'Listen to My Life: Maps for Recognizing and Responding to God in My Story,' that contains the artwork we refer to in this episode. You can purchase your 'Listen to My Life' portfolio on that website, too.Join us for the 'Listen to My Life' Facilitator Certification Workshop a live event in the Chicago suburbs April 8, 9 and half-day on the 10th.Sharon Swing and others on our team offer one-on-one coaching or spiritual direction as guidance thru the 'Listen to My Life' experience in addition to virtual coaching groups that happen several times a year.If we can serve you, please let us know by emailing us here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sibyl Towner shares her story and how she traces the activity of God in her every day In ways that are influenced by her unique design and the spiritual practice of reviewing her life story. Accompanied by Sharon Swing and Joan Kelley.Explore <a href="http://www.onelifemaps.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.onelifemaps.com</a> to download a free introduction booklet to 'Listen to My Life: Maps for Recognizing and Responding to God in My Story,' that contains the artwork we refer to in this episode. You can purchase your 'Listen to My Life' portfolio on that website, too.Join us for the 'Listen to My Life' <a href="https://onelifemaps.lpages.co/april-8-10-2019-facilitator-certification-workshop-landing-page" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facilitator Certification Workshop</a> a live event in the Chicago suburbs April 8, 9 and half-day on the 10th.Sharon Swing and others on our team offer one-on-one coaching or spiritual direction as guidance thru the 'Listen to My Life' experience in addition to virtual coaching groups that happen several times a year.If we can serve you, please let us know by<a href="https://app.pippa.io/shows/5bf1cc34d8d07f4216c2a040/episodes/service@onelifemaps.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> emailing us here</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

4. Sibyl Towner Tells Her Story