David G. Benner

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David G. Benner is a renowned depth psychologist, author, spiritual guide, and personal transformation coach.
He holds a PhD from York University and completed postdoctoral studies at the Chicago Institute of Psychoanalysis.
Benner has served as Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Spirituality at the Psychological Studies Institute, Richmont Graduate University.
His extensive work includes authoring or editing over twenty books, such as Soulful Spirituality and Strategic Pastoral Counseling.
Benner's expertise in psychology and spirituality has made him an influential figure in the field of personal and spiritual development.

Books by David G. Benner

The Gift of Being Yourself

by David G. Benner • 2004

Your true self is hidden in God: surrender, not self-effort, unlocks it and rewires the will.

4.3

5k+

🌱 Spiritual Formation 🙏 Ignatian Spirituality 🕊️ Discernment Of Spirits 🤫 Contemplative Prayer 🆔 Identity In Christ

The Gift of Being Yourself

Your true self is hidden in God: surrender, not self-effort, unlocks it and rewires the will.

by David G. Benner 2004 114 pages

4.3

5k+ ratings

🌱 Spiritual Formation 🙏 Ignatian Spirituality 🕊️ Discernment Of Spirits 🤫 Contemplative Prayer 🆔 Identity In Christ

Surrender to Love

by David G. Benner • 2003

Spiritual growth isn't about trying harder. It's about letting yourself be loved at your worst.

4.39

2k+

🕊️ Christian Spirituality 🌱 Spiritual Formation 💗 Divine Love 🔓 Overcoming Fear 💔 Spiritual Vulnerability

Surrender to Love

Spiritual growth isn't about trying harder. It's about letting yourself be loved at your worst.

by David G. Benner 2003 112 pages

4.39

2k+ ratings

🕊️ Christian Spirituality 🌱 Spiritual Formation 💗 Divine Love 🔓 Overcoming Fear 💔 Spiritual Vulnerability

Desiring God's Will

by David G. Benner • 2004

Finding God's will isn't about decisions. It's about desire, and whose kingdom you're serving today.

4.40

500+

🏗️ Spiritual Formation 🧭 Ignatian Discernment 🙏 Divine Guidance 💭 Desire And The Will ☁️ Christian Mysticism

Desiring God's Will

Finding God's will isn't about decisions. It's about desire, and whose kingdom you're serving today.

by David G. Benner 2004 123 pages

4.40

500+ ratings

🏗️ Spiritual Formation 🧭 Ignatian Discernment 🙏 Divine Guidance 💭 Desire And The Will ☁️ Christian Mysticism

Sacred Companions

by David G. Benner • 2002

Sacred companions help you hear God, not human advice. Here's how to be one.

4.29

500+

🧭 Spiritual Direction 🤝 Spiritual Friendship 🌿 Spiritual Formation 🏘️ Christian Community 💑 Marriage Spirituality

Sacred Companions

Sacred companions help you hear God, not human advice. Here's how to be one.

by David G. Benner 2002 240 pages

4.29

500+ ratings

🧭 Spiritual Direction 🤝 Spiritual Friendship 🌿 Spiritual Formation 🏘️ Christian Community 💑 Marriage Spirituality

Opening to God

by David G. Benner • 2010

Trade the chore of prayer for whole-life communion, guided by four ancient movements.

4.42

500+

🕯️ Contemplative Prayer 📖 Lectio Divina 🧠 Psychology And Faith ☁️ Christian Mysticism 🌍 Everyday Spirituality

Opening to God

Trade the chore of prayer for whole-life communion, guided by four ancient movements.

by David G. Benner 2010 182 pages

4.42

500+ ratings

🕯️ Contemplative Prayer 📖 Lectio Divina 🧠 Psychology And Faith ☁️ Christian Mysticism 🌍 Everyday Spirituality

Strategic Pastoral Counseling

by David G. Benner • 1992

A pastoral counseling model in five sessions: whole-person care that trusts the Spirit for outcomes.

3.83

500+

🏛️ Pastoral Counseling ⏱️ Brief Therapy ✝️ Christian Counseling 💙 Soul Care 🌱 Spiritual Formation

Strategic Pastoral Counseling

A pastoral counseling model in five sessions: whole-person care that trusts the Spirit for outcomes.

by David G. Benner 1992 160 pages

3.83

500+ ratings

🏛️ Pastoral Counseling ⏱️ Brief Therapy ✝️ Christian Counseling 💙 Soul Care 🌱 Spiritual Formation

Care of Souls

by David G. Benner • 1998

The cure of souls became the cure of minds. The exchange was costlier than we think.

3.93

272

⛪ Pastoral Care 🕯️ Soul Care 🧠 Psychology And Faith 🌌 Jungian Spirituality 🗣️ Therapeutic Dialogue

Care of Souls

The cure of souls became the cure of minds. The exchange was costlier than we think.

by David G. Benner 1998 254 pages

3.93

272 ratings

⛪ Pastoral Care 🕯️ Soul Care 🧠 Psychology And Faith 🌌 Jungian Spirituality 🗣️ Therapeutic Dialogue

Soulful Spirituality

by David G. Benner • 2011

Reclaim the three things religion forgot: your body, your wonder, and the person across from you.

4.16

243

✝️ Christian Spirituality 🧠 Spiritual Psychology 🧘 Contemplative Practice 🕺 Embodied Spirituality 🌟 Wonder And Awe

Soulful Spirituality

Reclaim the three things religion forgot: your body, your wonder, and the person across from you.

by David G. Benner 2011 210 pages

4.16

243 ratings

✝️ Christian Spirituality 🧠 Spiritual Psychology 🧘 Contemplative Practice 🕺 Embodied Spirituality 🌟 Wonder And Awe

Presence and Encounter

by David G. Benner • 2014

The sacred hides in ordinary encounters. The barrier is never distance; it is always distraction.

4.11

149

🕯️ Contemplative Christianity 🙏 Christian Mysticism 🏠 Everyday Spirituality 🧘 Presence Practice 🤝 Interpersonal Encounter

Presence and Encounter

The sacred hides in ordinary encounters. The barrier is never distance; it is always distraction.

by David G. Benner 2014 144 pages

4.11

149 ratings

🕯️ Contemplative Christianity 🙏 Christian Mysticism 🏠 Everyday Spirituality 🧘 Presence Practice 🤝 Interpersonal Encounter

Human Living the Adventure Being of Life and And Love Becoming

by David G. Benner • 2016

Life is an adventure of becoming whole. Imperfection is not the obstacle; it is the path.

4.14

🧘 Contemplative Spirituality 🏛️ Perennial Philosophy ✝️ Christian Mysticism 🧠 Transpersonal Psychology 💝 Embracing Imperfection

Human Living the Adventure Being of Life and And Love Becoming

Life is an adventure of becoming whole. Imperfection is not the obstacle; it is the path.

by David G. Benner 2016 174 pages

4.14

64 ratings

🧘 Contemplative Spirituality 🏛️ Perennial Philosophy ✝️ Christian Mysticism 🧠 Transpersonal Psychology 💝 Embracing Imperfection

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