Deep Spirituality

The best podcasts don’t just inform you. They hold up a mirror.

That’s what happened the first time I listened to Ryan Wexelblatt, founder of ADHD Dude, licensed social worker, and one of the clearest voices on parenting I’ve ever encountered. I was ten minutes in before I started laughing at myself. Not because he was funny. Because he was right.

I knew I had to get him on the Spiritual Frontier.

Here’s the re...

There are places in life most of us are afraid to go.

The unknown. The unpredictable. The dreams we’ve quietly stopped believing in. The versions of ourselves we’ve glimpsed but never fully become. These are spiritual struggles. And they’re exactly where the most important growth happens.

That’s The Spiritual Frontier.

It’s not a place on a map. It’s the courageous decision to stop letting fear writ...

Is your independence actually your biggest weakness? In football, a player left on an "island" is a liability. In life, a man who isolates himself is dangerous—to himself and everyone around him.

In this episode of the Deep Spirituality Podcast, we sit down with Jeremy Ross (Former Cal & NFL Receiver) and BJ Jones (Cal Football Linebacker) to decode the "internal game" of elite athletes. We move beyond the clichés of "grin...

In this episode of Deep Spirituality, Russ Ewell chats with Matt McChlery about why picking up a book is actually a "rebellion" for your soul in a world of endless scrolling. After interviewing nearly 100 authors, Matt has seen firsthand how the power of story helps us connect with God far better than a dry lecture ever could.

They get real about authenticity, sharing that we need to drop the "perfect Christian" mask and be honest a...

In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Zack and Becky Mariscal return to the Deep Spirituality Podcast to discuss the "spiritual mechanics" of resilience. Their story reveals how internal strength is forged through profound suffering, moving from a place of human fragility to firm faith.

This episode will help you shift your perspective on current troubles—not by ignoring them, but by learning how to fix your gaze on the uns...

What happens when your "perfect" life is upended by a Stage 4 cancer diagnosis at just 17 years old? In our latest episode, Zack and Becky Mariscal join the podcast to share their incredible journey of faith, wrestling with God, and finding a love that endures the unthinkable.

Whether you are walking through your own "wilderness" or supporting someone who is, this story is a powerful testament to the God who heals the brokenhearted...

Desperation is a feeling that no one really likes, but our willingness to admit that we are desperate is the key to experiencing God’s supernatural power. Desperation opens our hearts and makes room for God to move in ways that go far beyond our wildest dreams.

In this scripture playlist, we’ll go from denial to desperation so that God can turn the impossible into the inevitable.

Scriptures referenced:

• Psalm 34:6 MSG
• ...

The greatest battle of our age is spiritual. Long before Silicon Valley and algorithms, Jesus warned us that our way of seeing determines our way of being. But today, our "lamp is our screen," and the algorithms behind it are engineered to disciple us, shaping our reactions, emotions, and identity.

In this profound conversation, Russ Ewell and Zach Leighton (Reliant Media Group) dive deep into the spiritual crisis of the digital age...

It’s hard to hear God when life feels chaotic. We often think the solution to our stress is to push harder or move faster, but the story of Elijah shows us that God doesn’t speak through the noise—he speaks through the whisper. Many of us miss moments of insight and renewal simply because we’re too distracted to notice.

In this episode of Scripture Playlists, you’ll hear a short devotional and a curated...

Gen Z is hurting—and they know it. In this candid conversation, therapist Liz Llamas and nurse leader MaryAnn McGaret join host Russ Ewell to explore why so many young adults feel exhausted, anxious, and alone—despite being more focused on wellness than any generation before.

We cut through the noise of viral self-care trends and social media “The Great Lock-In” challenges to reveal what’s really missin...

If you’ve ever felt the weight of ambition—your own or others’—and wondered why efforts that seem good end up fracturing relationships, breeding anxiety or leaving you empty, this episode offers a clear, faith-rooted perspective. We explore how selfish ambition is driving spiritual and social decay, and how a different kind of ambition—rooted in humility, love, purpose and God’s vision—can ...

If you've ever felt like your spiritual life is compartmentalized (church on Sunday, work Monday-Friday, “real life” elsewhere), this episode invites you to reimagine how the spiritual and the physical can align. We dive into how God designed the world to explain Himself—through nature, science, relationships, and even everyday moments.

In this edition of Deep Reads, Darryl Howell reads the article “The Spiri...

Do you ever feel like you've failed so hard your world came crashing down? We've all been there.

Join host Russ Ewell and guests Josh Turner and Gary Ruelas as they unpack a powerful story of catastrophic failure that led to an even more profound destiny. We’re talking about more than just bouncing back—we're talking about the difference between a life guided by your plan versus a life guided by God's. Get ready to reth...

In this conversation, you’ll hear how a family navigated love, parenting, and special needs with resilience and courage. You'll also learn how being built different is exactly what makes life meaningful. Watch now and discover how you too can live with faith that overcomes.

Julia's books:

1. My Name is Tommie: My Story of Hydrocephalus → https://www.amazon.com/My-Name-Tommie-Story-Hydrocephalus/dp/1643002686

2. My Name Is Malia My...

What if failure wasn’t the end—but the beginning of something greater?

In this episode of the Deep Spirituality Podcast, Russ sits down with Dr. Gary Ruelas and Dr. Josh Turner to explore why failure is essential to growth in science, spirituality, and everyday life.

You’ll hear stories about experiments gone wrong, the hidden lessons of parenting, and why resilience matters more than perfection. Discover how early...

In this episode, we explore how vulnerability might be the key to unlocking deeper relationships, inner peace, and even spiritual growth.

Through personal stories and insights from science, psychology, and the Bible, our host, Russ Ewell, along with his guests, Dr. David Traver and Dr. Gary Ruelas, discuss how embracing our emotional limits can actually lead to strength. You’ll hear how letting go of control can relieve anxiet...

In this episode of the Deep Spirituality podcast, we dive into what it truly means to have conviction, not as a rigid stance or empty words, but as a deeply personal and spiritual transformation forged in the fire of life’s challenges.

You’ll explore the idea of the “nosedive”—those moments when everything feels like it’s falling apart—and discover how God uses them to build unshakable faith...