Secrets to a Centered Soul - The Enneagram and Spiritual Growth with Doug and Adele Calhoun

Join Adele and Doug in this podcast hosted by the Open Door Sisterhood.

Alexandra Kuykendall & Krista Gilbert are kicking off their new series, Secrets of a Centered Soul with pastors, spiritual directors, and Enneagram trainers Doug and Adele Calhoun. They share how the Enneagram is a tool that helps us better understand ourselves so we can know better how to connect with God.

As Doug says in the episode, "So much about the spiritual life is about awareness." The Enneagram helps us become more aware of our blind spots, patterns, and false narratives so that we can put on the new identity that Christ offers his flock. We go through the "not enough narrative" of each Enneagram number and which spiritual practices can help each number better connect to God's heart.

How the Enneagram Informs Us in Crisis

Potter’s Inn Soul Care Conversations

In these days of world-wide crisis, we [Potter’s Inn] felt it was imperative for us to have a conversation with seasoned experts and trusted authors, Doug and Adele Calhoun on the Enneagram and how it helps us understand why we each react differently under stress, fear, and the pandemic facing us at the present moment.  

For those of you who have been introduced to the Enneagram and understand your own type and the types of those you love who are around you, this podcast will prove valuable, if not invaluable. See if you don’t agree with us while listening! There is something for every single person in this podcast.  Listen here

Potter's Inn Soul Care Conversations: A Deeper Understanding of the Enneagram

Most of you have heard of the Enneagram. You may have figured out your number and thought “yup, that’s me.” Recognizing your number is just the beginning of the journey, and today’s podcast will help you start that journey! Kaylene talks with Doug and Adele Calhoun, founders of Calhoun Ministries, who co-wrote “Spiritual Rhythms for the Enneagram.”  While they do give a basic intro to the Enneagram, this is a “What’s Next” discussion about how the Enneagram can help us grow in greater awareness and lead us to spiritual and relational transformation. Listen here.

Celtic Pilgrimage Reflections

First of all I want to thank Adele and Doug (and Susie) so much for the Celtic Pilgrimage. God truly answered my prayers to restore my soul. Upon returning I have been able to use Celtic prayers, both the handout from you as well as two books I purchased, near daily. It is the first time in years I have found it within me to spend regular time with God. I have found space to return to myself. It is a blessing!

I was quite inspired by your (Adele) advice about following my desires. I purchased your Spiritual Disciplines Handbook and have attempted to do the "Examen" every day. I have been humbled in recognizing that I have no idea what gives me joy in a day and what drains me, so I pray the Holy Spirit will help me grow in this area.

Lisa G

Gratitude for Invitations from God

We finished our study of Invitations from God a few weeks ago.  We had about 120 women each semester of our class.  22 weeks on Invitations from God.  Gail and I have taught a Spiritual Formation Class for about 7 years at Willow using different books.  I would say based on evaluations and general feedback this was one of the best books we have done.  Each week they read a chapter, we started with scripture and slowing, a brief teaching and then guided solitude using questions we created for journaling around the chart you had in each chapter, then they had small group time.  It was holy ground and God moved in significant ways.  I wish you could have heard the final celebration week where we share what God did.  Once again super grateful for your writing and how God used your humble offering for the Kingdom.

--Joan Kelley, Willowcreek

The Enneagram & Christians

Doug & Adele were interviewed by Anita Lustria on her podcast channel “Faith Conversations” about this subject. Along with Clare & Scott’s previous podcast, this conversation is way for people who are nervous or skeptical about the Enneagram and spiritual transformation to get some of their questions answered. They also discussed the unique contributions that come from their new book Spiritual Rhythms for the Enneagram.

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Photography provided by Annaliese Calhoun, Doug Calhoun, and Michael Milway