"Dan Wolpert's new book takes Jesus' primary teachings and makes them our curriculum for inner spiritual formation and for transformative engagement with our world. It's clear, accessible, and focused on what matters most. Highly recommended!" —Brian D. McLaren, author of Do I Stay Christian?

“Looking Inward, Living Outward is a transformative book that delves deep into the intersection of contemplative spirituality and social transformation. With practical wisdom, Wolpert navigates us through a series of contemplative practices designed to integrate our sense of inner calling and outward action. By addressing fundamental questions about deepening spiritual practices, the book offers a holistic approach to spiritual growth and societal change. Highly recommend it!” —Rev. Cameron Trimble, CEO of Convergence, Partner at FutureWomenX, and author of Searching for the Sacred

"In this time of cataclysm and convulsion, Dan issues a clarion call to do the inner work that will fully activate our human agency to fashion a compassionate and just society. This gem of a book is a training manual for those of us who are serious about heeding the prophet Micah's call to do justice, love mercy, and to walk humbly with God." —Rev. Gregory Bentley, Co-Moderator of the 224th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA)

"Like his spiritual guide, Jesus of Nazareth, preaching his sermon on the mount, Wolpert teaches us how to participate with God's transforming work in the world. To do so requires both contemplative retreat and loving action. As the physical body both breathes in and breathes out to stay alive; our spirits must look inward and live outward. Wolpert describes this sacred rhythm that keeps our spirits breathing with vitality as we serve God's Kin-dom… on Earth as it is in Heaven." —Frank Rogers Jr., Professor of Spiritual Formation and author of Cradled in the Arms of Compassion: A Spiritual Journey from Trauma to Recovery

“With wisdom and clarity, Wolpert invites us to embrace a life grounded in spiritual practice, oriented to the here-and-now, expressed in peace-loving, justice-seeking, compassionate action in the world. In a world heavy with suffering, stress, and spiritual dis-ease, this is the book we need, challenging us to grasp the “upside-down kingdom teachings of the Gospel” and to embody them faithfully. Read this book and be inspired to look inward and live outward: two dimensions of an integrated spiritual life in pursuit of beloved community.” —Allen Ewing-Merrill, Executive Director, The BTS Center

“These are crushing times. We are witnessing the violent edges of empire in every sphere. Our hearts are left broken. Bayo Akomolafe says, “Times are urgent, slow down.” This is a book that takes this contradiction seriously. Let us tend to our souls. Listen for the spirit. And fight with everything we’ve got for a world more beautiful than we can hope to imagine.” —Lydia Wylie-Kellermann, author of This Sweet Earth: Walking with our Children in the Age of Climate Collapse