Spiritual Formation and Men

Guests: Dr. Gary Moon & Ginny Owens

This is a rare "After Hours" version of Faith Café, one of only two this season. Ladies want to know what makes your man tick? Guys want to get to the heart of spiritual formation? Check out Scott's interview with Dr. Gary Moon. The show is made perfect by the soulful sounds of Ginny Owens.

Gary Moon | www.conversationsjournal.com

Dr. Gary W. Moon, M.Div., is Professor of Psychology and Spirituality and Vice-President for Spiritual Development at the Psychological Studies Institute in Atlanta Georgia and writer/editor for developing Christian formation materials for LifeSprings Resources. He received his B.A. and M.A. from the University of Georgia and a M.Div. and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Fuller Theological Seminary. He is a licensed psychologist in Georgia and Virginia. His most recent books include Falling for God (Shaw/Random House, 2004) and Spiritual Direction and the Care of Souls (IVP, 2004). Other books include Homesick for Eden (Servant, 1997). Through PSI and LifeSprings he has developed a DVD-based curriculum of Christlikeness series for small groups based on the work of Curt Cloninger ( God Views) Dallas Williard (Renovation of the Heart) and Richard J. Foster (Celebration of Discipline).  

Ginny Owens | www.ginnyowens.com

For those of you who don't know my history, I grew up as the oldest of two kids in Jackson, Miss., where I started playing the piano when I was 2. I lost my sight to a congenital eye disease around the same time, but it didn't slow me down—just ask my mother! For me, music was always a hobby. In many ways it was my relief because it was such a great way to express many of the thoughts and feelings I had trouble articulating. In fact, I remember writing my first song when I was only 7 or 8 years old. When I moved to Nashville to major in music education at Belmont University, I had every intention of teaching high school music after graduation. Instead, I found myself getting "discovered" by a friend who took an interest in my songwriting. Long story short, I signed a record deal in 1998 with Rocketown, an indie label owned by Michael W. Smith. This unexpected turn of events brought about incredible excitement and change. I could barely believe that the music I thought I'd be playing in my living room for my friends was finding a new home. Owens resume consists of three Dove Award wins, including New Artist of the Year, as well as a host of mainstream television appearances. Most recently, Owens appeared on CNN to educate viewers about the non-profit organization she launched in 2005, the Fingerprint Initiative, and its ongoing work with Habitat for Humanity and Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts.