Sacred Companions

The Gift of Spiritual Friendship & Direction

By: David G. Benner, Larry Crabb - foreword

Narrated by: George W. Sarris

We need companions on our spiritual journey.

The modern world has taught us to value autonomy and individualism. Our churches often see spirituality as personal and private. But we cannot go long in our Christian pilgrimage before realizing that isolation leads to spiritual barrenness. We soon discover that our souls long for accompaniment, intimacy, and spiritual friendship. As a result, many Christians today are rediscovering the ancient practice of spiritual direction.

In this inviting guide, David G. Benner introduces listeners to the riches of spiritual friendship and direction, explaining what they are and how they are practiced. Spiritual direction moves beyond mere moral lifestyle accountability and goes deeper than popular notions of mentoring or discipling. Through prayerful, guided attunement to God's activity, sacred companions provide care for the soul.

If we are to experience significant spiritual formation and growth, our souls must be nurtured through spiritual companions. Benner, well-accustomed to God's work through relationships, models the kind of traveling companion who can move us toward deeper intimacy with God.

©2002 David G. Benner (P)2020 Tantor

Deep, Fantastic Book

Loved it! this book definitely opened up a whole new world to me! A must read foe anyone looking to grow in their relationship with Jesus!

The authenticity

Just what I was expecting. Authenticity, No padding, no pretense of the human experience and expression of God-human relationship and how this flows into all other kinds of relationships.

No one mold to pattern but each unique and valued.

Great resource.

Great book to help think about and structure true spiritual transformation, with a plan to pursue it.