Exploring Spirit

Exploring Spirit is a guide for those seeking meaning, connection, and wholeness in an age marked by consumerism, disillusionment, and spiritual disconnection. Giles Goddard invites readers on a transformative journey—one that moves beyond outdated religious dogma and toward an inclusive, open-hearted spirituality.

Drawing from the rich well of Christian mysticism and in conversation with global spiritual traditions, Exploring Spirit offers a sacred space for questioning, discovery, and growth. Goddard speaks directly to the longings of today’s spiritual seekers – those disenchanted with traditional institutions but still yearning for depth, community, and purpose.

Rooted in the lived experience of his diverse and welcoming central London church, Goddard explores how ancient wisdom can meet contemporary challenges with honesty and grace. With thoughtful insight, he addresses questions of justice, belonging, and hope, crafting a vision of spiritual life that embraces doubt as well as faith, and difference as a source of strength.

This is a fresh and inspiring take on what it means to live spiritually in today’s world – a call to explore, to connect, and to flourish.

Author Biography

Giles Goddard is Vicar of St John’s, Waterloo and an experienced spiritual director. He is a leading activist in the Church of England and beyond on climate change and LGBTI+ inclusion. He chairs Faith for the Climate, an interfaith network, and is a former Chair of Inclusive Church. His book Generous Faith was published in 2024.