Lil Smith
Emily Turner is passionate about accompanying spiritual friends to a deeper relationship with God. Her welcoming, caring, compassionate spirit creates warm and inviting space for matters of the heart to emerge. As one who values the integration of Spirit-led living in each moment of the day, Emily walks with spiritual friends to discover a grounded and centered life in the Holy.
- The Rev. Dr. Lil Smith, Spiritual Director and Supervisor & Adjunct Faculty Perkins Certificate in Spiritual Direction
Lee Jarrell
Emily's uniquely intuitive connections with the Spirit offer me new and inspired images based on my dreams. She has often spoken with deeply intuitive insights about me, my life, and my history, for which she had no prior knowledge. These are the "perfect" insights and perspectives I needed to hear, see, and know from the dream which I would have completely missed without her assistance. - Lee Jarrell
Roberts Testimonial
If you are wondering what the art and practice of spiritual direction offer to the director or the directee, I strongly encourage you to read Emily’s wonderful article Spiritual Direction: Finding Freedom in a Bound World. In it, Emily offers a very personal account of how working with a spiritual director has impacted her understanding of the world and herself. She does a fantastic job of clearly explaining the practice and principles of this particular form of ministry. The piece offers insight to all — regardless of your level of knowledge on the subject, revealing her passion for the work and her dedication to the shared journey that comes from it.
- Mary Roberts, event and communications manager, Office of External Programs, Perkins School of Theology and Southern Methodist University
Habito Testimonial
“Emily is a spiritual director whom you can trust and confide in without reserve. Her caring and compassionate heart, and her creative, practical wisdom are gifts she brings as she accompanies you in your journey to a full life in God. With her, you know that you are in good hands, every step along the way.”
- Ruben L. F. Habito
Director of Spiritual Formation, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University
Testimonial 2
“Meeting with Emily in spiritual direction has been very refreshing in my prayer life. She thinks outside of the box by using imagery, nature walks, prayers, and intuitive questions that invite freedom from what binds me. She is very thoughtful, supportive, fun, and safe in vulnerability. I have benefitted from knowing her!”
- Lauren, directee
Testimonial 1
“Spiritual direction filled a hole that I didn't know I had.
Emily is such a bright light and time spent together has become very cherished.”
- Kay, directee
Aaron Manes
A great spiritual director helps you make sense of your own story and how God is in the midst of your life. As a writer and listener Emily has a gift to bring stories to life!
Aaron Manes | Spiritual Director (www.aaronmanes.com)