Megan and Deedra sit down with spiritual directors Wendy Shuffett and Sarah Anderson to demystify spiritual direction and contemplative practice. From breath prayer to the Examen, they unpack why “hospitality for the soul” matters, how to slow a hurried life, and what safe, trauma-aware accompaniment can look like when you’re reconnecting with God.In this episode, we discuss:What spiritual direction is (and isn’t): invitation over advice, presence over performance“Hospitality for the soul”: creating safe, confidential space to listen for the SpiritContemplative practices explained: breath prayer, Lectio Divina, Imaginative Prayer, the Examen, and visual journalingCommon barriers (busyness, fear, control) and how the body helps us prayUsing tools like the Enneagram wisely (to tailor practices, not label people)Navigating pushback—from inside and outside the church—and keeping Jesus at the centerA guided breath prayer you can practice anytimeConnect with our guests:Sarah Anderson — Spiritual Direction & retreats: hospitalityforthesoul.com • Space & Grace retreats: spaceandgraceretreats.comWendy Shuffett — Spiritual Direction: [email protected] • Space & Grace retreats: spaceandgraceretreats.comSarah Anderson is a Spiritual Director, contemplative retreat leader, and Pastor of Spiritual Formation in the Free Methodist Church. Over the past 23 years, she has served in various roles in ministry, including living overseas as a missionary with her family of six. She loves serving alongside her husband, who serves as lead pastor. In this phase of ministry, she feels called to offer hospitality to the soul through means such as spiritual direction, writing, retreats, teaching, prayer, and occasionally preaching.Sarah has been married to her college sweetheart for the past 23 years and has four amazing daughters. If she's not serving in one of her roles, you can find her either in the garden tending to her plants, writing, spending time with her family, or redecorating her home.Wendy Shuffett is an ordained minister and spiritual director who became aware of human trafficking in 2010. Her education includes an M.A. in Education and an M.A. in History. As a college instructor, Wendy created and led an anti-trafficking movement in her school where she trained students and staff to recognize the signs of trafficking, created and hosted Freedom Days, and helped raise awareness in the community through events. She has worked with Eden’s Glory for the last several years and co-pastors a Free Methodist church with her husband. She enjoys walking with others as we encounter Jesus together. Wendy loves her husband and family deeply, enjoys traveling, and cherishes open spaces to meet with God and enjoy His Presence.

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