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Robyn Wrigley-Carr returns to the Renovaré Podcast to talk with Nate about Evelyn Underhill—the 20th century author, spiritual director and retreat leader—and about Baron Friedrich Von Hügel, whose spiritual direction transformed Evelyn’s life with God.

Show Notes

[2:15] Here’s a quote from Eugene Peterson: “The most extensive and inviting introduction … a brilliantly written book.” How did it feel to have read that about your book?

[3:49] Could you tell me what is a baron and who is said Baron that was so impactful on Evelyn’s life, and on Eugene’s too?

[6:56] What were [Von Hügel’s] health issues?

[8:59] Why did [Von Hügel] only want to see [Evelyn Underhill] twice a year?

[ ] What would you say were some of the key components in [Evelyn Underhill’s] own formation?

[ ] Who were some of these folks that were influencing [Evelyn]?

[ ] I find it helpful to hear [Baron Von Hügel] doing spiritual direction in a very different way than we think of it... What would you say were some of Evelyn Underhill’s contributions to the discipline of spiritual direction?

[ ] What about [Evelyn’s] life inspires you?

Resources

• The Spiritual Formation of Evelyn Underhill, by Robyn Wrigley-Carr
• Evelyn Underhill’s Prayer Book, by Robyn Wrigley-Carr