This teaching is from a breakout session done for a men’s conference called Iron Sharpens Iron. It is an overview of what a soul is using Dallas Willard’s conceptual map. It includes examples of how each part of our souls can be explored in prayer with God. The next video is an actual guided prayer that takes you through the process of praying and asking God to search each part of your soul.

This is a guided prayer experience to help you explore you soul with God. It is one of the next steps that we take after learning more about what our souls are.

An overview of key verses from the Old Testament to help us understand what a soul is.

An overview of verses from the New Testament that help us understand what a soul is.

Dallas Willard gives us a map of our soul that includes our heart, mind, body, and social relationships.

Dallas Willard gives us a map of our soul that includes our heart, mind, body, and social relationships.

A summary of everything that is covered in this course.

Everyone is gifted by God, but we all have different capacities for how we use those gifts. This post explains why some people seem to have a larger impact. It also emphasizes that maturity means learning to move from being doers to equippers.

God gave everyone unique gifts, but you might find you’re good at more than one! This post explores how your primary and secondary roles work together, helping you understand your full potential for making a difference in the world.

Whether you started by talking to God like a friend or using specific models, many eventually hit a wall. This post explores how moving toward written prayers can help you push through that roadblock and find an additional rich way to pray that helps you express things to God you wouldn’t have considered.

Sometimes our prayers feel repetitive or we just get stuck for words. This post explores how using the Bible to guide your prayers can refresh your connection with God, moving you from generic requests to deeper, more meaningful conversations.

Ready to take your prayer life further? This guide offers easy, practical ways to use the Bible to jumpstart your conversations with God, like using the Psalms. It also offers help when you come to Psalms about enemies, or what to do when your mind wanders.

Reading the Bible isn’t just about facts or rules; it’s about a relationship. This post introduces Lectio Divina, a way of slowing down to read Scripture like a love letter, helping you truly hear God's voice today.

Curious about Christian meditation but have questions? This post clears up misconceptions, explaining how it differs from other practices by focusing on filling your mind with God’s peace and hearing His gentle, encouraging voice through Scripture.

Ready to try Lectio Divina? This practical guide breaks it down into simple steps: get ready, read slowly, reflect on what stands out, respond to God, and rest in His presence to help you live it out.

True transformation starts with small wins. This post explores how simple habits like "chair time" for quiet reflection and prioritizing restful sleep can reduce anxiety and help you better connect with God’s presence every day.

We weren't made for endless busyness. This post explores why taking a regular day of rest is a universal need, helping us avoid burnout and rediscover the joy of simply being with God and our loved ones.

Sabbath is about trading what drains you for what fills you up. This guide helps you plan a regular day to slow down, enjoy great food with family, and find simple ways to reconnect with God and those you love.