What's the Difference between Spiritual Fervour and Spiritual Maturity?

Becoming Me

Episode 135
In this episode, I delve into the transition many of us experience from spiritual fervour to spiritual maturity, especially during deep healing and integration. I discuss the differences between these stages, focusing on their characteristics and how we respond to suffering.
By sharing my personal experiences and insights into the stages of faith development, I aim to reassure you that losing initial spiritual passion is a natural part of maturing in faith. Join me as I offer a look at how this journey helps us love more like God does. I hope this gives you hope and a new perspective on your spiritual path.
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CHAPTER MARKERS
00:00 Introduction to Spiritual Midlife Crisis
05:05 Personal Journey Through Spiritual Crisis
06:40 Discovering New Ways to Connect with God
10:31 Navigating Spiritual Desert and Rediscovery
18:19 Encountering Spiritual Midlife: A Turning Point
21:22 Exploring the Midlife Spiritual Journey
22:28 The Critical Journey: Understanding Spiritual Midlife
23:59 The Wall: The Place of Crisis
24:50 Integration and Healing: The Core of Spiritual Midlife
28:44 Seeking Support and Resources During Spiritual Midlife
38:07 The Importance of Trauma-Informed Support
40:09 Embracing Uncertainty and Transformation
41:16 Finding Your Path and Support in Spiritual Midlife
TRANSCRIPT
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REFLECTION PROMPT
Do you struggle to make an authentic self-gift of yourself without abandoning yourself? Where might you have learned that abandoning yourself is a good thing? Are you open to changing your mind and believing that it is authentic self-gift that Christ is inviting you to make?

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Capitole

1. Welcome and Introduction to Spiritual Growth (00:00:00)

2. Distinguishing Between Spiritual Fervour and Maturity (00:03:24)

3. Characteristics of Spiritual Fervour (00:05:02)

4. Transitioning to Spiritual Maturity (00:09:58)

5. Stages of Faith Development (00:19:57)

6. Spiritual Fervour in Early Stages (00:23:39)

7. Spiritual Maturity in Later Stages (00:25:39)

8. Integration and Healing (00:29:18)

9. Final Thoughts on Spiritual Growth (00:32:36)