Episode Overview

Welcome back to another episode of "Professors, in Rooms, Getting Coffee"! In this episode Stephen and Justin talk about how Stephen sought to challenge established answers within political science by approaching questions about culture from a different angle while maintaining the rigors of academic methodology. The episode explores cultural differences in the perception and interaction with time and the influence of these differences on various aspects of life. They also touch on the interpretation of sacred texts and the significance of methodology in research.

In their introductory reflections, Justin and Stephen explore the nuances of understanding spiritual attributes and whether they emerge naturally or require conscious effort. They also delve into the power of habits and routines in shaping our behavior, and the importance of prayer and scripture in encountering God. They also discuss the joy of creative expression and the beauty of creating for the sake of creation itself. 

Get ready for an intellectually stimulating conversation on these intriguing topics and more. So grab your favorite drink, settle into your favorite chair, and join Elise, Stephen, and Justin for another enlightening episode of "Professors, in Rooms, Getting Coffee"!

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Key Points

1. The Importance of Habits and Affective Experiences in Shaping Behavior

• Discussing a book that emphasizes the spiritual power of habit.
• Challenging the hesitation in Protestant circles to talk about routines or habits.
• Highlighting the benefits of developing positive habits and the transformative impact they can have.
• Examining the practice of morning and evening prayer as a way to break down resistance and create a space to encounter God together.

2. Morning and evening prayer as a way to encounter God together

• Breaking down resistance and creating space for encountering God
• Making prayer and scripture important through the habit of morning and evening prayer
• Struggles in communicating the importance of these practices without generating guilt
• Benefits of regular prayer, especially during times of stress 

3. Understanding the concept of abiding in the spirit and letting spiritual attributes emerge naturally

• The importance of comprehending "abiding in the spirit" and the emergence of spiritual attributes.
• Using examples like the fruit of the spirit from Galatians 5 as guidelines fo