Welcome to Prayer in Real Life, a podcast-based class offered by Eden Spiritual Care! You'll find links to each lesson's materials--as well as info about the two instructors--below.
Please be sure to bookmark this page so you can easily come back to the class materials.
And when you're done, use the feedback form (below) to let us know what you think!
Please be sure to bookmark this page so you can easily come back to the class materials.
And when you're done, use the feedback form (below) to let us know what you think!
Lesson 1: God & Santa Claus
Lesson 2: When Life Hurts
Lesson 3: Prayer & Worship
Lesson 4: Rethinking Words
Lesson 5: Together in Prayer
Lesson 6: Praying Without Ceasing, Even in Chaos
Lesson 2: When Life Hurts
Lesson 3: Prayer & Worship
Lesson 4: Rethinking Words
Lesson 5: Together in Prayer
Lesson 6: Praying Without Ceasing, Even in Chaos
In keeping with Eden Spiritual Care's mission of making spiritual formation opportunities widely accessible, classes and other learning opportunities are funded entirely by generous donor contributions! The technology required for each learning opportunity, plus a small stipend for the facilitator, is fully funded by previous participants and other donors. Please consider Sharing the Light by donating whatever amount you can for a future opportunity for others! And if you're unable to donate anything, we understand! We're delighted to have you!
About the Instructors
Sierra Neiman Westbrook, M.Div.
Founding Director of Eden Spiritual Care & Certified Spiritual Director
Sierra spent seven years working in the Christian publishing field before beginning eight years of teaching at George Fox University (writing, theology, and spiritual formation) and Portland Seminary (spiritual formation). A graduate of Portland Seminary, Sierra holds a Master of Divinity degree and a certificate in Spiritual Formation & Discipleship. She is also certified through Portland Seminary as a spiritual director. Sierra brings to her work a curiosity about how theology of lament, narrative pastoral care, and explorations of one's God image can enrich a person’s relationship with God. She also enjoys hiking, watching ballet performances, baking, writing, drinking lots of tea, and spending lots of time with her husband, Justin, and their young son.
Founding Director of Eden Spiritual Care & Certified Spiritual Director
Sierra spent seven years working in the Christian publishing field before beginning eight years of teaching at George Fox University (writing, theology, and spiritual formation) and Portland Seminary (spiritual formation). A graduate of Portland Seminary, Sierra holds a Master of Divinity degree and a certificate in Spiritual Formation & Discipleship. She is also certified through Portland Seminary as a spiritual director. Sierra brings to her work a curiosity about how theology of lament, narrative pastoral care, and explorations of one's God image can enrich a person’s relationship with God. She also enjoys hiking, watching ballet performances, baking, writing, drinking lots of tea, and spending lots of time with her husband, Justin, and their young son.
Andrea Catlett, MA
Andrea is a former pastor and has served a wide variety of ministries. She currently serves as a hospital chaplain. Through her education and experience, she has found prayer to be her constant calling. As a special needs mom and being disabled herself, she naturally advocates for those who need their voice heard in the healthcare system or simply a fellow friend.
Andrea is a former pastor and has served a wide variety of ministries. She currently serves as a hospital chaplain. Through her education and experience, she has found prayer to be her constant calling. As a special needs mom and being disabled herself, she naturally advocates for those who need their voice heard in the healthcare system or simply a fellow friend.
