Toward Union with God: A Conversation with Stasi Eldredge

In this episode of Makers & Mystics, Stephen Roach sits down with author Stasi Eldredge to explore the contemplative journey toward union with God. Drawing on biblical imagery and themes from her book, The Ladder of Love, Stasi describes a series of rungs that invite us into an increasingly intimate relationship with our Creator, from clay being formed by the hands of God to a beloved child who knows the safety and delight of the Father's embrace.

Stephen and Stasi explore how shame, painful experiences, and distorted images of God can keep us distant from the love we long to receive. They discuss the importance of contemplative prayer, learning to recognize God's voice, and discovering our identity as people who are chosen, wanted, and beloved. For artists and seekers alike, this conversation offers an invitation to move beyond information and religious duty toward a life shaped by communion, creativity, and the healing presence of God.

In this episode:

The ladder of love and the journey toward union with God

How shame and self-protection can become barriers to intimacy

Rediscovering God as a nurturing, loving presence

Why contemplative prayer invites us to experience God rather than simply know about him

How creativity can become an act of co-creation and communion with God

Stasi Eldredge is an author whose work explores spiritual formation, identity, and the healing love of God. In her book The Ladder of Love, she offers a pathway toward deeper intimacy with God through biblical imagery, reflection, prayer, and contemplative practices.

Learn more about Stasi Eldredge and her work: https://wildatheart.org/contributors/stasi-eldredge/

Get The Ladder of Love: https://wildatheart.org/the-ladder-of-love