402: The Provision of Borrowed Words

402: The Provision of Borrowed Words

November 10, 2026 · 12 min

When we can't find words to pray we can borrow them from those who have come before us – The Lord's Prayer, The Prayer of St. Frances, and The Welcoming Prayer are good examples of this. But praying words are not the only words I borrow. A listening life means an attentive one. So when we're reading, watching, or in conversation and hear a line or phrase that resonates, we would do well to keep a record of it. Today I'm sharing 10 things I've read or heard this year that have made an impact and encourage you to do the same. Listen in. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Join me in person on March 7, 2027 A Testament of Devotion by Thomas Kelly The Magic of Knowing What You Want by Tracey Gee Surrender by Bono Counterweights by Shannan Martin Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer Dinner for Vampires by Bethany Joy Lenz FIND EMILY ELSEWHERE: Watch this episode on YouTube Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join The Soul Minimalist Substack Download the free discussion guide for How to Walk into a Room by visiting this page and clicking the button "Discussion Guide"