
Day Of Discernment & Discovery
These 50-minute ZOOM calls are designed to help those seeking to learn more about the process of Spiritual Direction and Companionship
DATES:
Jun 25, 2026 06:30 PM CT
Jul 13, 2026 06:30 PM CT
Registration links:
June 25
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/aDvnRtK4SpW5DP25vGnNhg
July 13
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fdE_GZzKSzyob3jrk8PBVQ
Each ZOOM call provides time to learn about the StSW process, concrete details, and time for Q&A.!!
StSW Retreats




StSW has led several retreats recently. It's been such a gift to partner with seekers on their journey, drawing each person closer to Spirit, self, and others.
For those interested in StSW's unique role in retreats, contact david@seekingthespiritwithin.org
Here are some quotes from recent participants:
My time at the Stillpoint Retreat was a true gift of grace.
In the quiet, I was invited to set everything down—the noise, the weight, the things I had been holding onto far too tightly. Through gentle, guided meditations, I found myself releasing what no longer served my spirit and opening space within my heart.
And in that space, God met me with peace, stillness and gently restored my soul with His love. I left feeling lighter, renewed, and deeply aware of God’s goodness flowing into the places that needed it most. By refilling my own soul, I am able to share the light and love of Christ with others.
If your soul is longing for rest and reconnection, this is a beautiful place to simply be—and be held in God’s grace and presence as His beloved child.
- Pastor Deb Hammer
"I recommend the StSW Lenten Retreat to everyone who seeks, within an open, small-community atmosphere, to grow in experience with triune God, to deepen themselves spiritually, and to learn about the relationship between God and every thing (including themselves)."
- Jim B.
"What a gift right in the midst of lent to walk into and experience a graced centered, open, and welcoming community shaped together in the beautiful creation space of Camp Carol Joy Holling. With David’s thoughtful and spirit led leadership we grew together in surprising and welcome ways. Thank you for the gift of bringing us together."
- P. Eric Spruth-Janssen


StSW Retreat Testimonial
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Interest and Interviews
Interested in learning the art of Spiritual Direction and Guidance?
Rev. Brad Meyer (chair of StSW Advisory Board) and David Pnkston (MA, Director of StSW) are available to connect via ZOOM or in-person - if you're local.
These calls are an opportunity to not only meet David and Brad, but to hear more about the formational spirit of the program.
The world needs healers and we are here to form that gift in you!

Seeking the Spirit Within Podcasts
Welcome to the Seeking the Spirit Within podcast, a podcast in which we explore and converse about depth-spirituality, the art of spiritual direction and the evolutionary edges of following the Way of Jesus in an ever-changing world.
Throughout this podcast we will interview spiritual directors and leaders who are interested in exploring the nature of Spirit...in life, in our own selves, and in the world around us.
