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A podcast on spiritual direction, guidance, contemplative practice, and connection. SDI Creative Director Matt Whitney hosts a wide range of conversations, stories, and perspectives on spiritual direction, contemplation, and community. Spiritual companionship is a relationship in which a companion allows through deep listening the spiritual story of the other to unfurl. Through this relationship, the person seeking companionship is empowered to explore a deeper relationship with God, Allah, Tao, The Universe, or however you may refer to the Ground of All Being. We are committed to supporting and growing access to spiritual companionship, across religious traditions and spiritual orientations, and...

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  • Spiritual Companions - Standing Together in CommunityJan 30, 2026 · 12 min
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  • Cynthia Winton-Henry - Somatic Spiritual Companionship - Learn More About SDI's 8-Session CourseAug 5, 2025 · 13 min
  • What Happens in Spiritual Direction and Companionship? A Debrief, and What To Expect with Christina Roberts and Matt Whitney – Part ThreeJun 5, 2025 · 15 min
  • What Happens in Spiritual Direction and Companionship? A Live Session with Christina Roberts and Matt Whitney – Part TwoJun 5, 2025 · 22 min
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