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Richard (Kudo) Couto: The Hidden Horror Behind a Billion-Dollar Brand 42:18

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“I used to be the largest dairy consumer on the planet. I used to eat so much dairy and meat. The more that I looked into the dairy industry, the more that I saw that it was the singular, most inhumane industry on the planet, that we've all been lied to, including myself, for years. I always believed that the picture on the milk carton, the cow standing next to her calf in the green field with the red barn in the back was true. It’s certainly the complete opposite.” – Richard (Kudo) Couto Richard (Kudo) Couto is the founder of Animal Recovery Mission (ARM), an organization solely dedicated to investigating extreme animal cruelty cases. ARM has led high-risk undercover operations that have resulted in the shutdown of illegal slaughterhouses, animal fighting rings, and horse meat trafficking networks. Recently, they released a damning investigation into two industrial dairy farms outside of Phoenix, Arizona supplying milk to Coca-Cola’s Fairlife brand. What they uncovered was systemic animal abuse, environmental violations, and a devastating betrayal of consumer trust. While Fairlife markets its products as being sourced "humanely," ARM’s footage tells a very different story—one of suffering, abuse, and corporate complicity. Despite the evidence, this story has been largely ignored by mainstream media—likely due to Coca-Cola’s massive influence and advertising dollars.…

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A place for honest and unhurried conversations about interactive life with God. Hosted by Nathan Foster from Renovaré, a nonprofit that offers resources, events, and learning communities to help people become more like Jesus. Learn more at renovare.org.

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Lisa and Mark McMinn — Invitation to Slow 28:08

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The McMinn's join Nate to talk about life on their farm and finding the right pace for a flourishing life.

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Audio Meditation: The Present Moment 22:01

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In this audio meditation, Nathan Foster weaves together a selection of beautiful and challenging sayings by 17th-century spiritual director, Jean Pierre de Caussade that invite us to embrace God’s formation deep into our souls.

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Walter Strickland II — Formed by Suffering 34:29

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Nathan talks with Walter Strickland about his new book Swing Low and the way that the African American Christian experience adds crucial wisdom to living a with-God life.

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Amanda Held Opelt — God, Goodness, and Grief 38:08

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Amanda Opelt talks with Nathan about finding her theological assumptions challenged during a season of deep grief. The two discuss the difference between wholeness and happiness and between goodness and prosperity in this music-filled episode.

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James Catford — The Present Moment 25:48

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James Catford joins Nathan to talk about Jean-Pierre de Caussade's 18th century classic book on trust, Abandonment to Divine Providence — book 4 in this year's Renovaré Book Club. Show Notes James Catford joins Nathan to talk about Jean-Pierre de Caussade's 18th century classic book on trust, Abandonment to Divine Providence . Join several thousand readers in the Renovaré Book Club to read Abandonment to Divine Providence (reading begins March 3, 2025). Join the club at a reduced rate Purchase the hard copy or e-book…

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Reward Sibanda — How to Fast 40:00

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Reward Sibanda joins Nathan on the Life With God podcast to share his insights on fasting as a God-designed process of total surrender through which our bodies, minds, and spirits grow wide-awake to God.

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Matthew Lewis — The Path of Longing 31:57

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Matthew Lewis joins Nathan to talk about his new book Human and the beautiful way God designed for our deepest longings — when we give them our attention — to lead us home to Jesus. Where to find Matthew The Follower Podcast: https://wearefollower.com/podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewis516/ Follower Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/we_are_follower/ Website: https://mattlewis.co.za Matthew's book — Human: How our deepest longings lead us home…

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Audio Retreat: Meditation on Patient Trust 13:33

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Today’s podcast is a 13-minute meditation — an audio retreat — on a prayer by the French priest Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. Put on some headphones, find a comfortable spot, and let your soul be quieted.

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Rich Villodas — The Narrow Path 28:49

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"There are open vistas available to us in Christ," says Rich Villodas in this conversation with Nathan about the narrow path of Jesus and the quality of a life transformed by the perspectives and practices of Christ. Show Notes Rich Villodas is the Brooklyn-born lead pastor of New Life Fellowship, a large, multiracial church with more than seventy-five countries represented in Elmhurst, Queens. Prior to becoming lead pastor, he gave oversight to New Life’s small group ministry and served as preaching pastor. Rich graduated with a BA in pastoral ministry and theology from Nyack College. He went on to complete his master’s of divinity from Alliance Theological Seminary. He enjoys reading widely, and preaching and writing on contemplative spirituality, justice-related issues, and the art of preaching. He’s been married to Rosie since 2006 and they have two beautiful children, Karis and Nathan. You can find Rich on social media @richvillodas The Narrow Path (Rich's new book) New Life NYC (Rich Villodas' church)…

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Luci Shaw – The Calling of Words 26:23

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Nate visited with Luci Shaw in her home and recorded this special episode about her life as a poet and the potential she sees in words to call us into conversation with the art form itself and with God.

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Mindy Caliguire – Breathing Underwater 37:09

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Mindy Caliguire says that stepping into life with God is like underwater breathing — we have to learn how to do it and use the practical supports available to us. Join Nathan and Mindy for a great conversation about practices for spiritual thriving.

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Brandan Spencer – Churches in Renewal 27:12

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Brandan Spencer, Renovaré’s Director of Church Engagement, talks with Nate about family life, church renewal, and Renovaré’s new initiative to help communities step deeper into with-God life.

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Jan Johnson – The Scandal of the Kingdom 24:24

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Author and teacher Jan Johnson joins Nate to talk about Jesus' parables that help us understand God's reign. The kingdom parables are the topic of a new book—created from Dallas Willard's teaching archives—and a companion workbook that Jan Johnson created. Show Notes The Scandal of the Kingdom Workbook The Scandal of the Kingdom Downloadable resources: The Foreword and Chapter One Chapter One of the Workbook Six-Part Sermon Series. The original audio series (for The Scandal of the Kingdom ) is being released week-by-week on The Dallas Willard Podcast . Want to participate in a course on the book? You can join the interest list here .…

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Wendy Dean — Unclenched Fists 26:38

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Renovaré’s Education Program Coordinator Wendy Dean talks with Nate about wanting what’s best for our kids—and letting God’s vision of the best supersede our own.

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Winn Collier — Hope That Won’t Disappoint 32:18

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Winn Collier, director of the Eugene Peterson Center for Christian Imagination, talks with Nathan about hardships that shatter false hopes and the one reality that provides a sturdy place to stand.

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Steve Macchia — The Gift of Brokenness 33:48

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Steve and Nate have an honest conversation about whether Christian spiritual formation is a movement or just a moment or fad. They also delve into the importance of total abandonment to God and the gift of brokenness.

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Sarah Clarkson — George MacDonald’s Fairy Stories 34:42

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Nathan welcomes author Sarah Clarkson to the show to discuss Scottish preacher and fiction writer George MacDonald—a key influence on Sarah’s literary career as well as her faith. Show Notes You can find Sarah writing regularly at her Substack, From the Vicarage ( sarahclarkson.substack.com ) or discover her books at sarahclarkson.com Recommended by Sarah Free online version of The Light Princess and Other Fairy Stories Free online version of Princess and the Goblins , one of Sarah’s favorite children's novels by MacDonald Free online version of Lilith , Sarah’s favorite adult fairy tale by MacDonald Sarah’s friend, Dr. Amanda Vernon, is a MacDonald scholar and children’s literature enthusiast. A website dedicated to books, articles, art, and music about, or inspired by, George MacDonald's sermons, lectures, poems, prose, and prayers. Recent Word on Fire edition of The Golden Key .…

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Ben Myers — The Divine Comedy 33:36

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Poet laureate, professor, and author Ben Myers joins Nate to discuss a book that has been a constant and formative presence in his life: Dante's The Divine Comedy . Benjamin Myers is the Crouch-Matthis Professor of Literature and the director of the Great Books Honors Program at Oklahoma Baptist University. A former poet laureate of Oklahoma, he is the author of four books of poetry as well as of one previous and two forthcoming books of nonfiction. His poems, essays, and stories have appeared in many journals and magazines, including Image , The Yale Review , First Things , and Rattle . He is a contributing editor for Front Porch Republic and lives in Chandler, OK. His most recent book of poems is The Family Book of Martyrs (2023). Show Notes The "100 Days of Dante" project. The entire Comedy without commentary . Ben's article “ A Disgusting Poem on God’s Goodness .” Ben's book The Family Book of Martyrs .…

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Mimi Dixon and Richard Foster — Worth Celebrating 43:22

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Nathan Foster has an in-person conversation with Mimi Dixon and Richard Foster about the two introductory books in the 2024-2025 Renovaré Book Club season — Richard's classic Celebration of Discipline and Mimi's Worth Celebrating (a book biography that explores why Celebration of Discipline started a movement). Registration for the Renovaré Book Club 2024-2025 season is open! Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster Worth Celebrating by Mimi Dixon (Read an excerpt here .) Other articles, books, and podcast episodes by Richard Foster and by Mimi Dixon can be found at renovare.org…

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Nick Page — The Bible as Holy Ground 31:24

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Author and podcast host Nick Page shares some guidelines for understanding the Bible and reading with a heart open to encountering God. Show Notes The Mid-Faith Crisis Podcast Some of Nick’s Books Nick Page on microblog

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Mariah Velásquez — Practicing the Presence of God 27:27

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Mariah Velásquez, Director of the Incarnatio Center for Formation and Integration at Westmont College and Associate Director of the Martin Center, joins Nate on the Life with God podcast to talk about a favorite book—Brother Lawrence’s The Practice of the Presence of God. Show Notes 1. Book excerpts: Practicing the Presence of Christ An Habitual Sense of God's Presence Living Each Moment with a Sense of God's Presence 2. Lectio 365 Prayer App - A helpful way to re-orient to God's presence in the morning and evening. 3. Content from the Martin Institute's recent academic workshop, "A Crisis Among Us: The Problem of Christian Immaturity" is available here . 4. You can find Mariah's writing on Conversatio.org The Practicing of Presence . A roadmap report on spiritual formation…

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Julia Roller — The Right Book at the Right Time 30:32

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Writer and editor Julia Roller joins Nate to talk about how God uses books to guide us into transforming ideas and encounters and shares about the book that changed her life. Julia Roller is an author and editor living in San Diego, CA with her husband and three children. She is also the MomCo Coordinator at Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church. Julia's most recent book is Mom Seeks God, but some of her other books include A Year with God (with Richard J. Foster), A Year with Aslan , and 25 Books Every Christian Should Read. Connect with her at her web site, juliaroller.com , or on Instagram Julia (@julialroller) or Facebook . Julia's suggestions for continued reading: In “How Should We Read?”, Christopher Hall discusses some ways to slow down our reading and ruminate over the text. I love that although Hall’s thoughts are inspired by a desert monk (of course they are, Chris!), one of his suggested techniques involves his smartphone. I can’t think of anyone who’s written as much about spiritual reading as C.S. Lewis, and Zach Kincaid’s “A Reading Life” post on the official C.S. Lewis site is an admirable compilation of some of Lewis’s best thoughts about reading. Lyle Smith Graybeal and I wrote “How to do Spiritual Reading”, an excerpt from the introduction for 25 Books Every Christian Should Read , to offer some practical ideas for spiritual reading as well as some reasons why we should all engage in it. Richard Foster reflects on the books that shaped him as a young man in this article from Leadership Journal, “How Significant Books Become Good Friends.” Many of these books made the cut for 25 Books Every Christian Should Read. My discussion with Nathan inspired me to look critically at my own all-consuming reading practice. In examining my lifelong love of reading, I had to ask the question: “Is Reading Bad for You?” (See if you can guess my answer.)…

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Margaret Campbell — The Long Game 23:49

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Deep relationships take time. Renovaré board and ministry team member Margaret Campbell shares with Nate what she's learned through the years about the slow and beautiful unfolding of true friendships — with people and with God.

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Joe Davis and Nick Page — Disagreeing and Staying Friends 32:58

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Joe Davis and Nick Page have been friends for over 30 years and co-host The Mid-Faith Crisis Podcast. They share with Nate about disagreement as a productive part of friendship and faith that helps us work through concepts that impact our ability to love God and others. Show Notes The Mid-Faith Crisis Podcast Some of Nick’s Books Nick Page on microblog…

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Adri-Marie van Heerden — Learning to Look Again 29:16

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South African Spiritual Director Adri-Marie van Heerden talks with Nate about making friends cross-culturally, the need for humility, and learning to see others as God sees us — with great regard. Adri-Marie's organization is called Tending the Fire. You can contact her at a3mvanheerden@gmail.com .

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John Paul Westin — Befriending the Prisoner 29:45

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Nathan talks with prison chaplain John Paul Westin about the penitentiary as parish and learning to see each person there as God's "friends and special ones." Show Notes A few annotated book suggestions from John Paul: Cur Deus Homo — Anselm of Canterbury thinks about why God needed/chose to become human. The 3 Colors of Community , Christian A. Schwarz — How highly flawed individuals can use their propensity to sin to help build healthy Christian community. Fearfully and Wonderfully , Dr. Paul Brand and Philip Yancy — The human body (sick or healthy) can show us so much about the wonder of God and our human nature. The Shack , William Paul Young — God can heal the deepest wounds and betrayal. John's Gospel, John son of Zebedee — A look at life through the eyes of the beloved. Life of the Beloved — Henri Nouwen's beautiful consideration of the nature of Jesus' friendship. The Brother's Karamazov — Fydor Dostoevski's brilliant and crazy story of God's presence in a chaotic Russian family life. The Heart of the Parish , Martin Thornton — Seeing wherever you are as your parish and your life as filled with your neighbors and parisioners. Everyone. Hearing God — Dallas Willard's encouraging challenge to believe Jesus when he tells us we really can talk to God like we talk to one another. Reading the Bible with the Damned — Bob Eklad's believes that people on the margins often have intense experiences of God's involvement in their lives that are of biblical import. Letters and Papers from Prison —Dietrich Bonhoeffer's reflections on seeing God's loving presence in prison and how it transformed his thinking.…

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The Liturgy of Friendship — Elizabeth Moore and Audrey Elledge 37:46

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Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore, authors of Liturgies for Wholeness , join Nate to talk about the formational power of liturgy and friendship. Friendship is a relational connection point many people struggle with, but it's a grand invitation into deeper relationship with God. —Nathan Foster Show Notes Books by Elizabeth Moore and Audrey Elledge Liturgies for Hope: Sixty Prayers for the Highs, the Lows, and Everything in Between Liturgies for Wholeness: 60 Prayers to Encounter the Depth, Creativity, and Friendship of God in Ordinary Moments Also mentioned in the episode: Every Moment Holy (liturgy series by Douglas McKelvey and other authors) Ways to connect with Audrey and Elizabeth: Elizabeth Moore: Instagram Twitter Audrey Elledge: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn…

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Audio Retreat: The Cup - A Meditation for Holy Week on Luke 22 19:14

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This meditation by Nathan Foster on Luke 22 invites us to the Mount of Olives where Jesus prayed “let this cup pass from me.”

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Trevor Hudson — Desmond Tutu 34:12

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Trevor Hudson shares reflections on the influence that Desmond Tutu had on his life — as a friend, colleague, cellmate, and “contemplative in action.” Show Notes Desmond Tutu's Nobel Prize biography page Made for Goodness by Desmond Tutu Books by Trevor Hudson Other Episodes With This Guest Ep 47: Trevor Hudson — Friendship with God Ep 73: Trevor Hudson — Holiness is Better Than You Think Ep 131: Trevor Hudson — Listen to the Groans Ep 154: Trevor Hudson — Meeting Christ in Our Tears Ep 153: Trevor Hudson — The Litmus Test for Lent Ep 215: Trevor Hudson and Jan Johnson — What Is Spiritual Direction? Ep 239: Trevor Hudson — Seeking God…

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Luci Shaw — Madeleine L'Engle 22:08

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“We enriched each other.” Luci Shaw speaks with Nate about her rich friendship with Madeleine L'Engle and how they made one another better writers and better followers of Jesus. Show Notes + Transcript Nate: Lucy, we get to talk about your friend today. How did you first come to meet Madeline? Luci: Well, Madeleine and I met originally at Wheaton College at a conference on, on literature, and she was a speaker and I was a speaker, and so we just happened to connect at that, at that time, and we discovered we had a lot in common. Madeline had just written a couple of poems that she wanted published. So, since my husband and I had just started the publishing company, Harold Shaw Publishers, I asked Madeline if she would like us to publish her poetry. Which is one of the things we had planned to do, was publish poetry people of faith. So, we did. We published two of her books. One was called A Cry Like a Bell . And the other one was Oh, I can't even remember the name of it. But this was very early on. And we discovered the more we talked, the more we found we had in common. We loved Bach. We loved the music of Bach. We had a number of common friends. That was way back when. Nate: Now, was this before she'd written Wrinkle in Time? Luci: She had written A Wrinkle in Time . Nate: And then you two went on to write some books together. Luci: That's right, yeah, we had our publishing company, and we were trying to publish, books by people of faith who had a literary bent. Anyway, that was the beginning of a really fruitful friendship. We found that, though Madeline had a number of people who were devoted to her and looked up to her, she didn't have many colleagues who were sort of meeting her at the friendship level, not just the sort of worshipful level that she had managed to accumulate. So, the first book that we did together, I asked her to write a book on faith, how faith and literature work together. So she, at one point, handed me this very untidy typescript. Piles and piles of typed notes and possible chapter headings and so on. So I had to just take the whole thing, pull it apart, I emptied my dining room, got the table out of the way, and started making piles. of different ideas that would flow together. We called it the Weather of the Heart . She needed someone who could sort of say, Madeline, you can't say that. You know, that's... not orthodox. We'll have to talk through that one. So, we did. We did a lot of discussion. She came from a very liberal background in New York City. I came from a very conservative background. And we sort of met in the middle and discovered that we loved each other's works. And we learned a lot from each other and through each other. Nate: What did you learn from her? Luci: I learned to be a lot more open about what faith in God was all about. That you didn't have formulas by which to describe your faith. That this was a freeing thing, that the Holy Spirit of God could work in different ways. We just enjoyed each other's experiences with the Spirit of God. We shared so much. We found that working together was truly an act of worship to God. I remember after working through an entire manuscript, The Weather of the Heart , we finished all the copy editing and so on, we spontaneously stood to our feet and sang the doxology, "Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow." Nate: What do you want people to remember about her? Luci: I want them to remember that she loved God with all her heart. That she wanted to be God's child and servant. And I think that what I could bring to her was a sense that God was larger than either her understanding or my understanding of God. That God was so magnificent and so wide, in the ways we could reach to God through the Holy Spirit. So it was a very Trinitarian friendship. She loved Jesus, and you know, the fact that God was both Jesus and also the Divine Creator of the world. Nate: How did you see her work influence people spiritually? Luci: I think she asked a lot of questions that people had. People you know, had a lot of questions because God is knowable through various ways, but not always easily understood. And because Madeline had a very great respect for the Bible and for Holy Scripture, and she realized that, throughout Scripture, God speaks to us through metaphors. God spoke to Moses with the Ten Commandments, but also through acts of grace and love. It was, an ongoing, free flowing relationship that God wants to have with us as his children, as his followers, and both Madeline and I wanted to have that characterize our life and our writing. Nate: Mm-Hmm. . Do you miss her? Luci: I miss her a lot. I think I was the only true friend she had at the level where we could be honest, really honest with each other. We rescued each other several times. Once she was in California speaking at a conference and she became very ill and was hospitalized. And I was living in the state of Washington. And she phoned me and she said, can you come down and be with me? So I went down to the hospital in Santa Cruz and spent three weeks. I lived in a motel nearby, and came in and spent time with her, telling jokes, writing things together, just conversing at the deepest level about what our lives were meant to be, and what was truly significant and important for us to believe and to do with our writing. And of course, I was a poet. She's a fiction writer. And sort of, we met in the middle, which was a really good place. We enriched each other at that wonderful level. I also got to know her family. I spent quite a bit of time visiting New York and staying with her in her apartment on the Upper West Side. Most days we would walk over to the cathedral, Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Divine. And go to communion there at noon. And that was the sort of thing that we were able to join in wholeheartedly with no reservations. But also, when we had questions, we were able to share our questions with each other and search what the great theologians had to say and what Scripture had to say about topics and about themes. When we had doubts, when we had huge questions about what God was doing in the world. We could share those with each other and pray together. We did a lot of praying. Nate: Sounds like a really special friendship that you two had. What was the role she filled for you? Luci: She filled for me a challenge. She would ask me to move beyond my evangelical faith and open up to various other questions about who we were to be in the world, how we were to reflect the Holy Spirit's wide ranging creativity in the world. So we can be part of that flow of creativity that comes through the Holy Spirit into the created world. Nate: What was she like as a person? Luci: Well, she was quite-- she was, pretty strong minded. Yeah, she didn't suffer fools gladly, but she was very loving to people who were questioning, who were seekers after God. I think one of the things that blessed me was that ...…

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Sho Baraka — George Washington Carver 31:09

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Amisho “Sho” Baraka joins Nate for a fascinating conversation about George Washington Carver — a man whose faith directed his genius toward the good of others. Resources The Man Who Talks with the Flowers: The Intimate Life Story of Dr. George Washington Carver , by Glenn Clark Essential Writings of the American Black Church , by John Hunt Tuskegee University He Saw That It Was Good , by Sho Baraka Album: “The Narrative,” Sho Baraka, 2016 “Bravery to Faithfully Create,” article by Sho Baraka on renovare.org Other episodes with this guest Episode 234 : Sho Baraka — He Saw That It Was Good…

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Andrew Arndt — On the Desert Fathers and Mothers 35:54

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Pastor and author Andrew Arndt talks with Nathan Foster about how the stories and examples of the desert fathers and mothers move from exhaustion, burnout, and pain into a more vibrant faith.

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Mimi Dixon — On Catherine Doherty 42:19

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Mimi Dixon shares how the life and words of Catherine Doherty—a pioneer for interracial justice and mentor to Thomas Merton—helped her to return to her first love. Resources Poustinia , by Catherine Doherty Catherine Doherty writes about prayer and sacraments as ways to welcome and know the presence of God in “ First Meet God ” Luminous Lives , a Renovaré e-course hosted my Mimi Dixon…

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Matthew Clark — The Gift of Truth 43:21

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Matthew Clark joined Nate in-person to tape this week's podcast conversation on the topic of truth — truthful storytelling, truthful music, true relationships and true worship. Visit Matthew Clark's website . Books by Matthew Clark Tale of Two Trees Only The Lover Sings Find Matthew's music on Spotify and Apple Matthew's Podcast — One Thousand Words: Stories Along the Way…

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Sally Kendrick — The Gift of Creating 26:37

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Printmaker Sally Kendrick talks with Nate about the creative act of finding and printing specimens from nature as a way of cultivating "openness to the presence of God and willingness to receive the love of God." Sally Kendrick is a Maryland-based photographer with Carolina roots. She began experimenting with cyanotypes as a way of cultivating a habit of attentiveness to the beauty in the natural world around her. Read Sally's essay "Attention Grows into Love" on renovare.org . True Impressions: Daily Prayers (artwork by Sally Kendrick) available for purchase or for free download. Sally has graciously offered some of her cyanotypes as downloads that can be printed locally. You can connect with Sally on Instagram at @turkeycreekprints .…

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Sarah Clarkson — The Gift of Beauty 29:33

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Sarah Clarkson spoke with Nathan Foster from her home in the UK about her experiences with grief and fear and the way God has been restoring faith, hope, and love in her life through the gift of beauty. Sarah's Website: https://sarahclarkson.com Books by Sarah: This Beautiful Truth: How God's Goodness Breaks into Our Darkness Book Girl: A Journey Through the Treasures and Transforming Power of a Reading Life Caught Up in a Story: Fostering a Storyformed Life of Great Books & Imagination with Your Children The Life Giving Home: Creating a Place of Belonging and Becoming…

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Mark Buchanan — The Healing Gift of Nature 24:05

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Mark Buchanan, author of God Walk: Moving at the Speed of your Soul , talks with Nate about the restorative gifts of God available to us in natural world. Books by Mark Buchanan God Walk: Moving at the Speed of your Soul David: Rise David: Reign The Rest of God: Restoring Your Soul by Restoring Sabbath Your God is Too Safe: Rediscovering the Wonder of a God You Can't Control Visit Mark’s website Renovaré resources with Mark Buchanan Webinar: Good Grief Article: “Being More Pedestrian”…

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Katelyn J. Dixon — The Healing Gift of Writing 27:49

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The Renovaré Podcast with Nathan Foster returns with new episodes and a new name... Life with God . The next several episodes center the conversation around things that restore our souls—places of connection to God and gifts from the Lord that bring us inward healing. Katelyn Dixon leads off the series by looking at the creative act of writing as spiritual healing. Read Katelyn's writing on Renovare.org Visit Katelyn's website…

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Meditation on Psalm 131 (Encore Series) 20:07

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A 20-minute meditation—an audio retreat—on Psalm 131. Put on some headphones, find a comfortable spot, and let your soul be quieted. This episode is a collaboration with Joshua Banner from The Invitation Podcast (invitationpodcast.org).

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Brian Morykon — Crafting Authentic Prayers (Encore Episode) 25:42

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Prayer doesn't have to be perfect, just real. Brian Morykon and Nathan Foster talk about music and writing as forms that help us craft authentic prayers in this 2015 episode of the Renovaré Podcast. Brian's song that is referenced in the podcast conversation and played at the end of the episode is What Can I Do (lyrics below), from The Smallest Seed , released December 18, 2012. (c) All rights reserved. Please give me grace to be weak The moment I'm strong I get up and leave Where am I going in such a rush anyway My heart tap of love is running dry Tried to fix it myself and clogged my mind I'm knee deep and need Your touch to put things right What can I do apart from You? I made a god of self-control Worshipped my will like it saved my soul Made sacrifices but nothing satisfied it Where is that 12 step meeting place for addicts high on their own ways I'm ready to surrender I can build my house on the sand A fragile façade where I can pretend until one strong blow of your wind I am left standing without any walls And the Wind that just broke me breathes in my soul the Breath of Life... oh… Find more of Brian's music at morykon.com .…

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Jan Johnson — Being Glad with God (Encore Episode) 30:09

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"Each day is God's gift… But we have a choice." Jan Johnson talks with Nate about how to rejoice and be glad with the help of spiritual disciplines. Find more Jan Johnson resources at janjohnson.org

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Mimi Dixon — Julian of Norwich (Encore Episode) 56:14

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Mimi Dixon invites us to let Julian of Norwich teach us that “all shall be well" in this encore episode that first aired in 2017.

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Audio Retreat with Julian of Norwich — Nathan Foster (Encore Episode) 22:20

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Nathan Foster takes a famous quote from Julian of Norwich and festoons each phrase with his own thoughts. Come linger over Julian’s words in this audio retreat, with music by Joshua Banner.

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Encore Series — Donn Thomas on Fighting Fear with Worship 27:38

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With gratitude for the life of Donn Thomas, we share this episode from the Renovaré Podcast archive (originally aired April 13, 2020). Donn speaks with Nate about his cancer diagnosis and other scary situations, and how God's presence helps us move from fear to confidence.

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Monica and Jeremy Chambers — Getting Personal with the Lord's Prayer 27:27

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Monica and Jeremy Chambers join Nate to discuss ways of engaging with two transforming prayers for the Christian life: Psalm 23 and the Lord’s Prayer.

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Katie Davis Majors — Safe All Along 34:57

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Katie Davis Majors shares her story of formation through suffering and explains the message of her book, Safe All Along .

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Tina Dyer and Grace Pouch — The Narrative of Sojourner Truth 28:54

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Tina Dyer (Renovaré Board Treasurer) and Grace Pouch (Renovaré’s Content Manager) talk with Nathan Foster about the brilliance of Sojourner Truth and how her story has impacted their lives. Tina and Grace will lead the Renovaré book club through The Narrative of Sojourner Truth beginning on March 27. Show Notes [1:51] I am curious to know how you two discovered Sojourner Truth. [4:26] How has her story impacted you two? [10:08] What makes her credible? [13:02] I think I know you two well enough to know that you're both open to having potentially difficult conversations about your experiences and about race. So what was that like for the two of you to explore Sojourner's life together? [19:06] How would you like people to approach Sojourner's story? [22:11] Could you share one [question from Sojourner that you’re sitting with]? [23:10] What is your hope for people to take away from Sojourner's work? Resources: The Narrative of Sojourner Truth by Sojourner Truth, written by Olive Gilbert Beautiful Vessels by Bakht Singh, Sojourner Truth, Richard J. Foster, Tina Dyer, Grace Pouch…

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Kai Nilsen — What's the Point of Church? 32:46

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Renovaré Ministry Team member and pastor, Kai Nilsen, talks with Nate about what we can learn from recent disruptions to church norms.

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Miriam Rockness and Mimi Dixon — Discovering Lilias Trotter 44:53

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In this week’s episode of the Renovaré Podcast, Nathan talks with Miriam Rockness and Mimi Dixon about the life and faith of Lilias Trotter. Show Notes [ ] What has drawn you and fed you about her life? How did you discover her? [ ] Is it accurate to say we might have lost some of these pieces of her work had it not been for your journey? [ ] What I’m hearing, Miriam, is that you said Yes , and it reminds me a little of Lilias. She said Yes. Mimi, do you have any sense as to where she had the courage to say Yes? What did you hear in her words? Resources A Passion for the Impossi ble, Miriam Huffman Rockness Parables of the Cross , by Lilias Trotter Creative Prayer , by Emily Herman The Way of the Sevenfold Secret , Lilias Trotter Many Beautiful Things (movie about the life of Lilias Trotter) Miriam Rockness website…

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Vivianne David — Visio Divina 31:32

2 years yang lalu31:32

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Show notes What is visio divina , Viv? And how do you do that? What you're saying is that it's something we do all the time.—it's just taking a little extra pause or intentionality with what we're seeing? Can I do visio with nature… look out my window? What is your practice? Do you find a painting and say, “I'm gonna spend a half hour with this?” So it would be a little like sitting down to read a book. I'm gonna sit down and read visually, like a painting or a scene. Is that how you would do it? What is your practice for selecting a piece to use and how do you get a certain space in your house or what? You mentioned you don't watch television. Does that tie in? How does this fit into the practice of retreat, or does it? How does that practice [of choosing art for a space] tie into retreat … for example, you've built a retreat house? What do you look for when you go on retreat? What kind of experiences are you hoping to craft with the retreats at the house? ... Find out more about Vivianne's retreat house, Vilayala .…

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Winn Collier — On François Fénelon 27:18

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Nathan Foster talks with Winn Collier about the penetrating and practical spiritual wisdom of 17th-century archbishop and writer François Fénelon. Show Notes [3:42] Could you share a little about Fénelon? [10:35] There’s almost a level of pain that one needs to feel in order to find the comfort... I wonder if it's a season of life, if you’re in a space where you’re really needing a kind of brokenness. [11:57] I would go beyond identifying [pain]... It’s giving a map. [13:26] Do you know his influences, what shaped him in his life? [15:18] What were you hoping to do with the book? [16:45] What did you learn from the project? [19:56] Do you get any indication that he was a person of joy? [21:28] You can dip in anywhere in his letters ... I will usually read one at a time and just sit with it, reading it multiple times before moving to another one. Am I doing it right? [23:07] Thoughtful, honest pastor—this reminds me of another friend of ours beyond the grave. How would you connect him with Eugene Peterson? Would you? [24:17] How are things with the Eugene Peterson Center? Resources Let God: Spiritual Conversations with François Fénelon , by Winn Collier Let Go , by François Fénelon A Burning in My Bones , by Winn Collier Eugene Peterson Center for Christian Imagination…

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Richard Foster and Brenda Quinn — Learning Humility 38:00

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Brenda Quinn and Richard Foster join Nathan to talk about Richard’s new book, Learning Humility: A Year of Searching for a Vanishing Virtue . Show Notes [4:38] Dad, could you give us an overview? [9:38] Brenda, what was your journey like as you were reading the chapters and how did this work for you as a Christ follower and a pastor? [17:08] Dad, the humble mumble – could you explain that? How did spending this year and writing the book tie into that? [18:44] Brenda, as a pastor, I’m sure you get lots of compliments. How do you handle those when people have nice things to say about you? [21:21] A lot of people don’t know how to say I’m sorry or own up to things. And that potentially stems from (a lack of) humility, doesn’t it, that my ego is fragile enough that I can’t handle critique? [22:45] Humility is really about freedom, would you agree? [25:21] You were in an environment (in the university) where people not only ask you, but they expect you to have the answers. And it can be the same in ministry. Brenda, in your context, where is the freedom you experience as you learn humility? [27:55] Dad, what surprised you in writing this book and spending the year on it? [29:45] What would you say to someone listening to this, or they’ve read the book, and they say “I’m in, I want to grow in humility”? What should they do? Where’s a good place to start? [32:59] But we can certainly get better, right? There’s improvement to be made. [33:43] For people who read the book, what would your hope be? [36:01] The thing I found really helpful about the book, that snuck up on me, was the allure. Why wouldn’t I want that? Seeing it as an invitation to freedom, to become our true selves, the self that God created us to be. Resources Learning Humility: A Year of Searching for a Vanishing Virtue , by Richard Foster Humility , a Renovaré resource with selections from Learning Humility and Humility (by Andrew Murray)…

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Robyn Wrigley-Carr — Evelyn Underhill's Spiritual Formation 31:26

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Robyn Wrigley-Carr returns to the Renovaré Podcast to talk with Nate about Evelyn Underhill—the 20th century author, spiritual director and retreat leader—and about Baron Friedrich Von Hügel, whose spiritual direction transformed Evelyn’s life with God. Show Notes [2:15] Here’s a quote from Eugene Peterson: “The most extensive and inviting introduction … a brilliantly written book.” How did it feel to have read that about your book? [3:49] Could you tell me what is a baron and who is said Baron that was so impactful on Evelyn’s life, and on Eugene’s too? [6:56] What were [Von Hügel’s] health issues? [8:59] Why did [Von Hügel] only want to see [Evelyn Underhill] twice a year? [ ] What would you say were some of the key components in [Evelyn Underhill’s] own formation? [ ] Who were some of these folks that were influencing [Evelyn]? [ ] I find it helpful to hear [Baron Von Hügel] doing spiritual direction in a very different way than we think of it... What would you say were some of Evelyn Underhill’s contributions to the discipline of spiritual direction? [ ] What about [Evelyn’s] life inspires you? Resources The Spiritual Formation of Evelyn Underhill , by Robyn Wrigley-Carr Evelyn Underhill’s Prayer Book , by Robyn Wrigley-Carr…

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Robert Moore-Jumonville — G.K. Chesterton's Orthodoxy 28:11

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Professor, pastor, and author Robert Moore-Jumonville talks with Nathan Foster about Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton. Show Notes [0:57] What do you like about Chesterton? [5:09 ] How would you describe Orthodoxy to someone? [7:32] I’m struggling with the term “dense,” because it’s not boring... [12:41] For some reason I hear Kurt Vonnegut in Chesterton – the satire, the unexpected. Chesterton surprises me. [16:40] It seems like a cultural commentary that has a lot of relevance for today. [18:45] What are one or two significant impacts Chesterton has had on your life? [23:46] How do you think Chesterton would like to be remembered? [24:51] Can you tell us a little about your book? Resources Orthodoxy , G.K. Chesterton Chesterton and Tolkien as Theologians , Alison Milbank The Kingdom of God in America , Richard Niebuhr Jogging with G.K. Chesterton: 65 Earthshaking Expeditions , by Robert Moore-Jumonville…

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Lacy Borgo — Thomas Kelly's A Testament of Devotion 30:41

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Most years Lacy Borgo re-reads A Testament of Devotion by Thomas Kelly. She joins Nathan Foster to discuss how this spiritual classic has impacted her life. Show Notes [3:02] You mentioned to me some time ago that you read this book every year. What’s that about? [5:06] How would you describe A Testament of Devotion ? [6:23] What are the pieces this year that are ringing to you? [8:37] As a spiritual director, how do you see people lean into that glow (of the Presence of God in each person)? [11:23] Thomas Kelly talks a lot about “the light within,” very Quaker. Can you talk a little about what he means by that? [12:25] How has this book influenced your life? [14:47] What is a spiritual autobiography? [18:48] There is this kind of tender, mystical side to him, poetic almost. What do you think? [20:43] Your care and concern for little people…how has Thomas spoken into that? [23:10] You have a children's book coming out. Can I ask you about it? Resources A Testament of Devotion , by Thomas Kelly All Will Be Well: Learning to Trust God’s Lov e , by Lacy Borgo Revelations of Divine Love , Julian of Norwich, introduced and translated by Fr. John-Julian, OJN…

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Mark Buchanan — Walking as a Spiritual Practice 30:47

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Nathan welcomes Mark Buchanan to the podcast to discuss the wonderfully “reliable” spiritual practice of walking, which is the topic of Mark’s newest book, God Walk: Moving at the Speed of Your Soul. Show Notes [1:17] I’m curious, how long have you been a speed walker? [2:09] What has your experience and practice been with walking? [3:58] What did you learn from writing the book? [5:48] What happens for you when you walk? [7:58] A friend of mine gave me a quote: Those who work with their mind rest with their hands; those who work with their hands rest with their mind . I think of walking a little like I do silence—that it’s reliable. [9:34] When you use the phrase “God speed,” what do you mean by that? [16:08] What was your favorite chapter? [22:06] What do you hope for people reading your book? [23:03] You start the book referencing a friend of yours who is not able to walk. Could you give a word for people who are not able-bodied…? [25:12] Are there other things you have learned from your indigenous friends? [27:47] Any pilgrimages you have done or would like to do? Resources God Walk, Moving at the Speed of Your Soul , by Mark Buchanan The Rest of God: Restoring Your Soul by Restoring Sabbath , by Mark Buchanan Three Mile an Hour God , by Koyama Kosuke The Reason You Walk , by Wab Kinew…

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Trevor Hudson — Seeking God 32:27

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Trevor Hudson talks with Nate about his new book, Seeking God: Finding Another Kind of Life with St. Ignatius and Dallas Willard , and unpacks what it means to be a “seeker” in a Christ-following way. Show Notes [1:43] I’m curious to know how you discovered St. Ignatius and how he’s impacted your life. [3:30] What was that experience like for you, personally, to go through the Exercises? [4:59] For those listening who don’t know, could you just give us a brief description of the Exercises? [8:09] You’ve been able to lead people through the Exercises through these years. What have you noticed? [9:51] How did you discover Dallas [Willard], and how has he impacted your life? What did that friendship bring to you and your family? [12:46] How did the idea come to write a book involving these two friends? [15:59] Tell us a little about the book. [16:57] The term seeker , at least in the States, is usually referenced in Christian contexts as a non-Christian that the church is wooing in. You’re working with this word far beyond that. What does it mean to you? [20:00] When Debbie referenced you as a seeker, is there a tension in that? Does she mean it all in a positive sense? [21:58] Was Dallas right in saying you wouldn’t be content? [23:18] What does that look like to embrace the present moment? [25:05] What did you learn from writing this book? [27:00] What are you reading these days? Resources Seeking God: Finding Another Kind of Life with St. Ignatius and Dallas Willard , by Trevor Hudson The Divine Conspiracy , by Dallas Willard The Master and his Emissary , Ian McGilchrist…

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Ted Harro — A Journey in Humility 32:43

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Renovaré President Ted Harro discusses his recent pilgrimage with his son along the Camino de Santiago, including how its unexpected detours taught him the beauty of humility. Show Notes [1:00] You recently went on a pilgrimage. Can you discuss pilgrimage as a spiritual practice? [4:55] I love this question, where are you going and why? That sounds like a Jesus-type question. So is the point the destination, is this a kind of magical place that I go and I get a gold star from God for walking 300 miles? [6:23] So tell us – everything went wrong? Tell us about your experience. What was the plan? [10:08] When I heard that it didn't go as planned, there was a part of me that was really sad because I know you had been preparing for this and it was really important. But I also had a little smile on my face because I thought, “Oh, Ted’s going to learn something, that you can only learn from having these disappointments, challenges.” Are there things you have been able to unpack from the experience that you’d be willing to share? [17:32] What did you do with the grief of watching Duncan go on? [19:50] Talking about humility, what were some of the new pieces that opened up for you? [23:40] How have you made it 55 years without bumping into your limitations? There is a gift and a blessing in bumping into those. In reading my dad’s new book on humility that’s coming out later this year, he reaches the conclusion that it’s the foundational virtue for spiritual formation. [25:20] How has it been wearing for you as you’ve been home for a while now? [27:43] As we’re talking, I’m reflecting on the six months – you have really come in with a high level of humility, as a learner trying to partner with God, and that’s been neat to watch. Are there pieces in these months that you’ve learned, or things that might be helpful for people to know about Renovaré and your role? Resources Learning Humility: A Year of Searching for a Vanishing Virtue , by Richard Foster (coming out December 2022)…

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James Bryan Smith — Transforming Toxic Self-Narratives 27:13

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Show Notes [1:24] You have a new book out. Why did you write this book? [4:18] Can you share a little about your journey? [7:51] What made a difference for you? How have you worked your narratives and what is that process like? [9:41] Many Christians know…the reality of some of the things you're saying. How do you move that from your head to your heart? [11:52] When I see others as beloved image bearers, it makes it quite difficult to control or dehumanize them. There’s a freedom, isn’t there? [13:52] In the book, after each chapter you have different practices—exercises—for people. Can you talk a little about those? [16:22] How do you invite God into that [practice of holy leisure— being rather than doing ]? [17:18] Are there other practices that have been helpful for you in your journey? [19:08] How does that [practice of Sabbath] help with your narratives? [20:17] What do you hope for people reading the book? [21:10] I know there are a lot of folks who struggle with moving into their belovedness, because it can feel like self-help…What do you say to those folks? [24:47] I’m curious, are there more Good and Beautiful… things you have in store for us? Resources Good and Beautiful You , by James Brian Smith The Good and Beautiful book series The Apprentice Institute website The Apprentice Gathering event (September 22-24, 2024)…

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Terry Wardle — From Broken to Beloved 33:21

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Terry Wardle of Healing Care Ministries shares how an emotional breakdown at the height of his “success” in ministry played a pivotal role in moving him from information about God to encounter with God, from performance-oriented to grace-oriented, and from broken to beloved. Show Notes [1:00] I'm really curious to hear a little about your story. [5:32] When there's a pressure in our life, there's a potential gift because we break… Do you find yourself grateful for that? [8:33] To be willing to look at oneself with God—would you agree that there's a strength that requires from people? [10:38] What would you like to see the Church do or become in terms of spaces that can handle brokenness or have a word in suffering? [15:00] We can't take people there [on a healing journey] if we haven't been there ourselves. Would you agree? [16:14] Do you “walk with a limp?” [18:57] Have you found…that what often emerges in the healing is something beyond what you or others can imagine, that it's different and wonderful in ways we can't see? [22:14] You mentioned community earlier. What is the role of community in this? [24:50] When you were in the hospital…What would have been helpful from your friends there? What could they have done during that time? [27:48] Could you share a little about the work you're doing with Healing Care Ministries? [30:07] I'm curious, if you're willing to share, what was your encounter that you had with Jesus those many years ago? Resources Healing Care Ministries website From Broken to Beloved , by Terry Wardle Some Kind of Crazy: An Unforgettable Story of Profound Brokenness and Breathtaking Grace , by Terry Wardle The Flame of Love , by Clark Pinnock…

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Gem and Alan Fadling — What Does Your Soul Love? 37:20

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Authors and founders of Unhurried Living, Gem and Alan Fadling, share insights into how we experience soul change, share key questions that open the door to spiritual transformation, and explore the difference between self-help and spiritual formation.

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Sho Baraka — He Saw That It Was Good 33:00

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Hip hop artist and author, Sho Baraka, joins Nate to talk about refreshing our theology of work, strengthening the relationship between creatives and the Church, and adding variety to the genres and voices we turn to for spiritual nurture. [2:08] Could you tell us a little about your book (its creation)? [6:47] Could you say a little about help for creatives and what you hope to see? [8:33] One of the things I noticed throughout your book is a concern with the devaluing of the oral tradition and folk stories in Christianity. Could you say a little about that? [11:20] I’m wondering if there’s a connection [between devaluing oral stories] and losing some of the creativity in Christian life, church life. [14:55] Your work in hip hop, is that carrying on the oral tradition? [21:03] Have you been to the African American Smithsonian? [21:54] There is such a robust history and wisdom in the historical Black church that I feel is often lost on White America. Are there pieces of that tradition that you wish people knew or that you think would be helpful? [25:11] Could you unpack the term “evangelical edit?” [26:25] In your book you talk about a conversation you had with your daughter when she was seven, where she came and talked to you about her skin color and hair. Can you tell that story? [29:51] What do you hope people will take from your book? Resources He Saw That It Was Good , by Sho Baraka Album: “The Narrative,” Sho Baraka, 2016…

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Sharon Garlough Brown — The Gift of Companionship on the Journey 35:23

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Author and Spiritual Director Sharon Garlough Brown speaks about using the medium of fiction to connect readers to the God who grieves and suffers with us and enlarges our capacity to receive joy. Show Notes [2:23] Could you tell us just a little about your love of Van Gogh? [5:12] Could you talk about how you work with fiction? [7:13] You go into spiritual direction not really knowing where this time is going to go, but being open. Do you take some of that same posture into your writing? [10:46] You've gone there in terms of writing about pain and suffering and some difficult topics. What has that been like for you? [13:20] What do you hope for the reader? [14:23] Do you see yourself as a fiction writer? [15:48] How does your work as a pastor and spiritual director inform your stories? [18:18] Could you talk a little about spiritual friendship? [22:46] What will that look like for you in Scotland … with these losses? [28:33] Could you tell us a little about Abiding Way? Resources Feathers of Hope , by Sharon Garlough Brown Abiding Way Ministries Sharon’s website…

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Glandion Carney — Classic Talk: The House of Grace 30:32

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A classic talk by Renovaré Ministry Team member and retired pastor Glandion Carney on the collection of practices that create room in his life for dwelling with God and receiving grace.

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Robyn Wrigley-Carr — Evelyn Underhill’s Prayer Book 38:18

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Author Robyn Wrigley-Carr joins Nathan on this week’s episode to discuss Evelyn Underhill’s Prayer Book. Show Notes Who was Evelyn Underhill? Tell me a little bit about her prayer book prior to your visit to the retreat house. I’m hearing joy. Was it a joyful process for you? She does something bold, taking a prayer from some great Saint and adding her own lines, making her own contribution to it. I found that really special to get to have both people’s prayers together. Could you speculate what Evelyn might want people to do with this book? One of the things I found exciting is that, a number of the people’s prayers that she quotes I knew the names, but there were a bunch of them I don’t. And you give a little description of them at the end, and I thought, “New friends to explore!” Do you keep a prayer book? I’ve been collecting prayers for years, my own and others. And I love the idea of curating your own collection, that they all mean something to you. Resources Evelyn Underhill’s Prayer Book , by Robin Wrigley Carr The Spiritual Formation of Evelyn Underhill , by Robin Wrigley-Carr Music of Eternity: Meditations for Advent with Evelyn Underhill , by Robyn Wrigley-Carr The Letters of Evelyn Underhill , edited by Charles Williams Letters from Baron Friedrich von Hügel to a Niece , by Friedrich von Hügel Pleshy Retreat House…

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Steve Macchia — Practicing a Preference for God 38:27

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Steve Macchia, author and founder of Leadership Transformations, shares insights on cultivating discernment as a listening lifestyle—rather than merely a decision-making strategy—and how to humbly place God’s agenda ahead of our own. Show Notes [:] You take a different spin of sorts on the topic of discernment. Could you share with us a little about some of your thinking on that? [:] What does a discerning life look like going beyond big decision-making? [:] What did that look like for you today to lean into discerning life? [:] You have a phrase in the book that I just love and it's “practicing a preference for God.” Can you talk a little about that? [:] There's a sort of certain humility that is required to even look or ask. If I got it all figured out, I'm not necessarily going to look for God's opinion on something, right? [:] The prayer I'll often do is, “Hey, if you've got an opinion here, I’m open.” It just feels good in a way, to go this isn't all about me , right? [:] There are other times where there’s an ease to it. Do you relate to that? [:] How do people know they’re on the right track? [:] What does this look like for a leader? How does discernment work itself out in the day to day? [:] Leaders want to bring something, want to help, feel an internal or external responsibility to do such, but for you to bring listening, discerning—what you're doing is a ministry to your team, right? [:] Share with me a couple of things going on with Leadership Transformations that folks could be involved with. [:] One of your major contributions is the rule of life book. And then the discernment book. Do those intersect? Resources The Discerning Life , by Steve Macchia Crafting a Rule of Life , by Steve Maccia Steve’s ministry Leadership Transformations…

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Jan Johnson — Renovation of the Heart in Daily Practice 26:23

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Author Jan Johnson joins Nathan on this week’s episode to discuss Dallas Willard’s book Renovation of the Heart (an upcoming selection for the Renovaré book club), and how to live it out in daily practice.

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A Guided Prayer Meditation for Ukraine 14:12

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In this guided audio meditation, Nathan Foster offers a prayer from the heart for Ukraine and the world.

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Marilyn McEntyre — Words Matter 44:07

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Nathan speaks with one of his favorite authors, Marilyn McEntyre, about why “words matter more than we can imagine.” She explores words as sacraments, as creative forces, as conveyors of truth, and as precious ingredients in the feast called conversation. Show Notes [2:21] Where did your love of words begin? [4:52] Could you explain a little about how caring for words is a moral issue? [6:34] How about words as art? [9:15] You take this beyond writing and poetry—into normal conversation? [14:41] How do you use words as a spiritual practice? [18:53] What would you say to folks who are just beginning to think in terms of using words with some intentionality? [21:54] Do you speak other languages? What does that change for you reading in languages besides English? Does it open up a different world for you? [25:40] I was really moved by your section on felicity. When a word goes out of use in a culture, is it representative that that thing has gone out of use? [27:55] Do you like Noam Chomsky and his work? [33:09] What's your “one sentence” about the book? [34:47] What gives you hope in our culture today, connected to words? [39:02] What I was hearing was words as a way to love others, to love what's good and right, to care enough about the words we use. Resources Marilyn’s website: marilynmcentyre.com Books by Marilyn McEntyre (a sampling) Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies Speaking Peace in a Climate of Conflict When Poets Pray Make a List: How a Simple Practice Can Change Our Lives and Open Our Hearts Word by Word, A Daily Spiritual Practice Richard Foster describes Lectio Divina “Politics and the English Language,” essay by George Orwell No Passion Spent by George Steiner…

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Mimi Dixon — First Things 39:46

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How do pastors prevent burn out and keep first things first? Renovaré Ministry Team member Mimi Dixon shares insights and lessons from her decades of experience as a senior pastor. Show Notes [1:11] There's an article in Christianity today about pastors that you had mentioned to me. Could you share a little about that? [6:35] What are some things that you think might be helpful for pastors in this season? [17:40] And this happened after you let go of the franchise mentality? [21:32] How does the phrase “first things” play in all this for you? [25:55] Is that way of doing ministry realistic in this day and age? [27:58] I’m thinking of when you asked Dallas if he sinned. Could you share with folks the answer? [36:16] Would you be up for giving a prayer for folks that are in ministry? Resources Renovaré Retreat for Pastors “First and Second Things,” God in the Dock pp. 278-280, by C.S. Lewis…

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Ted Harro — Meet the New President of Renovaré 30:03

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Ted Harro joins Nathan Foster to talk about his unexpected journey to become Renovaré’s new president. Show Notes [2:53] I caught wind that you were really pushing to get this position. Is that accurate? [5:51] What changed, to get you in a position where you actually did apply and follow through? [8:23] How are you feeling about coming into the position? [8:54] What first drew you to Renovaré as an organization? [11:25] What was your experience like with the Renovaré Institute? [13:06] How do you see your background as a consultant helping your work at Renovaré? [15:49] What do you think it will look like in the coming years? [19:23] I believe it was Carolyn who asked you, “Well, first hundred days, what are you going to do?” And I believe you just said “listen,” right? [20:19] You don’t come in with an agenda. Is that accurate? [20:44] What excites you about this position? [23:20] What concerns you about stepping into this role? [25:48] Favorite books? [27:35] What’s this business about bread?…

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Winn Collier — On Eugene Peterson 36:19

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To write Eugene Peterson's biography, Winn Collier spent considerable time with at the Peterson's home, read Eugene's letters, and conducted countless interviews. He discovered a man with a pastor's heart who, while far from perfect, had integrity and a deep love for God. Show Notes [1:40] Are you tired of talking about Eugene now? And if so, why? [2:26] What do you think Eugene would think about the biography coming out and all the interviews and such? [3:32] I'm curious to hear, how did you come to write the book, be the biographer? [8:31] What surprised you in that journey? [9:39] Eugene was like the anti celebrity, but yet in a sense he was the perfect celebrity, because their hospitality… I've heard so many stories of people who they just invited in. [11:43] I found it delightful that at the beginning of the book there’s the map of Montana, and it kind of has that, you know, Tolkein feel to it. How important was place, for Eugene? [14:51] How much do you think some of his thinking was influenced by [his mom]? [18:37] What do you hope people remember about Eugene? [20:52] Do you have a favorite story from the book? [24:30] Eugene did pauses when he talked. What was that like for you when you were interviewing him? [32:40] It sounds like a number of these values Eugene and Jan embodied you're trying to lean into ... Could you tell folks a little about what you're up to there in Holland, Michigan? Resources The Eugene Peterson Center for Christian Imagination Pastor Theologians Podcast Connect with Winn Collier on winncollier.com Winn’s book A Burning in My Bones (This is the next book featured in the Renovaré Book Club .)…

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Carol Berry — Learning from Henri Nouwen and Vincent Van Gogh 37:50

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Podcast guest Carol Berry talks with Nate about how she came to know the life of Vincent van Gogh through the teachings of Henri Nouwen, and what she has learned from these two men about solidarity, compassion, and art as a way to touch people’s lives. Show Notes [2:11] Can I tell you about how I discovered Van Gogh? [4:18] When did you first begin to love Vincent’s work? [7:25] What do you think Vincent was trying to say to people? [10:06] Those doors [of pastoral ministry] were closed for him, correct? [15:13] I’ve always been curious about Starry Night . The church light… why is it out? [16:56] What was it like to sit in Nouwen’s class in 1979? [19:05] The compassionate life… can you speak a little about that? [22:08] Did you get a sense of Henri’s favorite Van Gogh painting? [24:06] Is there any connection you see between the two [men’s lives]? [26:51] The end of Vincent’s life… what do you make of how things turned out for him? [29:33] You did another book on the spiritual life of Vincent. Can you tell us a little about that book? [31:01] How did these two men impact your life? [33:14] There’s an honesty in Vincent’s work that I don’t understand, but I think he told the truth. What are your thoughts on that? Resources Learning from Henri Nouwen and Vincent van Gogh: A Portrait of the Compassionate Life , by Carol Berry Vincent Van Gogh (Modern Spiritual Masters) , by Carol Berry Connect with our friends at the Henri Nouwen Society Renovaré Podcast Episode 63 with Deirdre LaNoue - The Spiritual Legacy of Henri Nouwen…

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Michael Card — Inexpressible 36:32

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In this episode, Nathan talks with author and musician Michael Card about hesed, an untranslatable Hebrew word that expresses God’s love and faithfulness. Michael believes it may be the most important word in Scripture and spent ten years writing a book to unpack its meaning. --- Show Notes [2:29] What would you tell your younger self? [3:05] What is it that you care about these days? [6:16] You wrote a book about one word. Tell us about the book. [9:22] What does the word mean to you personally? [10:31] How do you live into it? [15:05] I’m noticing in your writings and in your music this love of Scripture. Where did that come from? [18:31] What do you hope people take away from the book? [22:25] How do you personally work with Scripture these days? Resources Inexpressible: Hesed and the Mystery of God’s Lovingkindness , by Michael Card Michael Card’s website “Hymn to the Kindness of God,” from his album To the Kindness of God…

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John Eldredge — Benevolent Detachment 35:58

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Nate talks with author John Eldredge about healing from the trauma of the pandemic, benevolent detachment, what it means to consecrate your empathy to Christ, and learning to hear the voice of God. Show Notes [1:19] What was the impetus for this book? [3:57] I'm glad to hear you reference the pandemic in this way. It has really baffled me how silent people are in terms of its effects. I think it’s going to take 5 or 10 years out of this to realize some of the ways that it has negatively impacted, and I wish people talk more about it. [8:25] What do you think people should do (to heal their trauma response)? [15:23] I think I’m hearing that instead of coping mechanism that don’t yield fruit or good results, but coping mechanisms that bring life. [19:50] I really like the idea of benevolent detachment. How do you detach and yet use your ability to change for good? [24:26] One of the phrases I’ll use is trusting people to God. As much as I would like to control and manage things, there are some limitations. [25:06] What does this look like for you, and what are some of the challenges you face in moving into benevolent detachment? [30:33] Why do you think so many Christians are hung up on the idea of hearing from God? Resources Get Your Life Back: Everyday Practices in a World Gone Mad , by John Eldredge Beautiful Outlaw , by John Eldredge The One Minute Pause app…

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Richard Foster — The Influence of John Woolman 34:59

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Eighteen century preacher and abolitionist John Woolman, whose journal is a Renovaré Book Club selection, had a profound impact on Renovaré founder Richard Foster, who like Woolman is Quaker. In this episode, Richard discusses the life and work of this humble yet bold follower of Jesus. Show Notes How did you discover John Woolman’s Journal? What was it, as a college student, reading Woolman’s journal? Woolman’s first experience with slavery. The story of Benjamin Lay. Woolman dealt with the three great isms of our day: racism, militarism, and consumerism. Could you help folks understand a little about Quakerism and the Friends? Tell us about your doctoral dissertation. What would you hope for people reading the book to take away from it? Resources The Journal and Major Essays of John Woolman , edited by Phillips P. Moulton Join the Renovaré Book Club to read Woolman's book in December 2021…

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Hannah Anderson — God Revealed In Nature 35:04

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Nathan talks with author Hannah Anderson about seasons, humility, and how the God we love in scripture is a God who is being revealed through nature. Show Notes [1:24] Why do you write? [2:19] How important is it for you to be honest in your writing? [8:21] Could you share a little about your draw to the wonder and mystery in nature? [10:38] How are you in nature, in terms of observing and being? [12:37] What is it about seasons that you’re drawn to? [15:06] Make the connection between your experience growing up and appreciating nature and scripture. [18:04] What are some rhythms or practices for you, being in the created order? [21:44] How did your book, Turning of Days , come to be? [24:55] This summer in Colorado the wildflowers were off the charts. I’ve tried learning their names, and the names of the trees. I found in being able to name them, it enriched my experience. Is this a similar experience for you? Am I on the right path? [29:55] In which Hannah reads a selection from Fall: Section 7 (p. 116) Resources Turning of Days: Lessons from Nature, Season, and Spirit , by Hannah Anderson Humble Roots: How Humility Grounds and Nourishes Your Soul , by Hannah Anderson Hannah’s website, Sometimes a Light…

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Alice Fryling — Aging Faithfully 31:13

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Spiritual director and author Alice Fryling believes aging is an invitation from God to embrace our limitations and discover fruitfulness and transformation in unexpected places. Show Notes [2:13] What was it like for you to write this book? [5:07] As you’ve been aging, what has been happening in your soul? [7:56] It’s interesting that the idea of living within our limitations is seen as a negative and something to be fought. Is part of aging learning to live within the limitations that have now presented themselves? [9:58] As you are talking about your limitations, you’re smiling. How have you gotten to that place where this is not something to be fought and hated, but embracing where you’re at? [14:29] In the book you talk about productivity and fruitfulness. Can you share about those things? [17:51] Do you have a word for folks who are really struggling with navigating aging? [25:57] Why do we fight growing older? [27:52] You wrote a book on the Enneagram. How is that helpful in aging? Resources Aging Faithfully: The Holy Invitation of Growing Older , by Alice Fryling Mirror for the Soul: A Christian Guide to the Enneagram , by Alice Fryling Alice's Website…

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Paul Patton — Redeeming the Moment You're In 25:48

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How do we thoughtfully monitor and moderate our consumption of media? How can we fill our minds with what is good and beautiful rather than simply go to media to escape? This episode with Paul Patton—author, playwright, and professor emeritus at Spring Arbor—dives into these questions. Show Notes [2:38] I really liked the subtitle you guys came up with for the book. The book is Everyday Sabbath: How to Lead Your Dance with Media and Technology in Mindful and Sacred Ways . It’s a wonderful way to say everything that’s in the book. Tell us a little about the book. [6:32] Could you unpack a little when you say “dance with pop culture?” [8:27] Part of what I’m hearing in this dance is to be intentional, to not be a victim. How have you learned to take the lead in the dance? [9:45] So if I conclude that I’m scrolling through stuff for reward or relief, does that mean I stop? [11:00] One of the things I appreciate about the book is that this is road tested. The other piece I found helpful is the practices. Could you talk a little bit about how spiritual practices tie into our dance with pop culture? [18:53] Do we know how to steward our boredom? [20:10] Historically, when has the term binge ever been positive? [22:08] A while back we did a podcast on your habit of memorizing, of stewarding the stirrings of your soul. Are you still doing this? Resources Everyday Sabbath: How to Lead Your Dance with Media and Technology in Mindful and Sacred Ways , by Paul Patton and Robert Woods, Jr. Renovaré Podcast Episodes with Paul Patton: Leading the Dance with Pop Culture , Story and the Importance of Memorization , We All Have Secrets Soul Stirrings Podcast with Paul Patton…

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Charles Moore — Living the Sermon on the Mount Together 26:57

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In this week’s episode of the Renovaré Podcast, Nathan talks with Charles Moore, of Plough Publishing, about his upcoming book, Following the Call: Living the Sermon on the Mount Together . Show Notes [2:55] Why is the Sermon on the Mount so important to you at the Bruderhof community? [7:18] Tell me a little about your process of making decisions about what to put in the book and what not to. [10:40] I I'm a little embarrassed to admit that I have failed to grasp how this really was spoken to community and meant to be lived out in community. I'm really curious to hear what that looks like for you guys to try and live this out, and practically, day to day what this looks like. [14:55] In compiling all the essays, were there new insights that you gained personally or different ways in which you begin to see the sermon on the Mount? [19:05] Do you have a favorite? [21:08] Give me your hope for readers. What is your hope for this book? [24:00] Could you let people know a little about Plough? Resources Following the Call: Living the Sermon on the Mount Together Bruderhof Community…

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Rich Villodas — The Deeply Formed Life 31:21

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Nathan Foster talks with Rich Villodas, lead pastor of New Life Fellowship in Queens, New York, about his book The Deeply Formed Life , which is the first selection of the 2021-22 Renovaré Book Club . Show Notes [2:08] Your church has a logo of an iceberg. What’s that about? [4:28] Tell us about your book, The Deeply Formed Life . [8:03] Could you talk about each section of the book? Contemplative Practices Racial Justice and Reconciliation Sexual Wholeness Missional Presence [28:12] How was writing this book helpful for you? Resources The Deeply Formed Life Renovaré Book Club…

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Trevor Hudson and Jan Johnson — What Is Spiritual Direction? 49:25

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In this edited version of a June 2021 webinar conversation, spiritual directors and authors Trevor Hudson and Jan Johnson talk with Carolyn Arends about Christian spiritual direction. They contrast it with counseling, discuss if it's for everyone, and recommend where to find a director. For spiritual direction resources and the full unedited replay, visit the webinar page . Browse previous Renovaré Podcast conversations with Jan Johnson and Trevor Hudson…

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Richard Foster — The Ways and Means of Grace 37:43

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In this talk from the 1999 Renovaré International Conference in Houston, following an entertaining introduction by James Bryan Smith, Richard Foster outlines the practical means by which we grow in grace.

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Jill Weber — Cultivating Spaces Where Jesus Is Loved 45:04

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Jill Weber is a prayer missionary and author who for the last five years has been establishing a new monastic community at the Waverley Abbey Estate in the U.K. Her desire is to cultivate "thin spaces" where Jesus is loved. Show Notes [2:12] Could you share with us about the Waverly project you’ve been working on for the past 5 years, and also about Order of the Mustard Seed. [10:45] What does it look like for you personally to hold those practices and values in front of you. [19:50] What do you say to people who are carrying a lot and not having room to go beyond their own family or the struggles that they are in? A friend of mine (Bill Vaswig) taught me much about prayer. When I go into certain spaces where there is so much suffering, and I’m just overwhelmed by it and don’t know what to do, he said, “Nate, you’re supposed to pray. You see all this so you can pray. Just walk around and lift them up.” [25:25] What is your hope for the community at this old abbey; what would you like to see happen in the years to come? [33:28] How does discernment work in your community? When you make a decision to move forward, what does that process look like? [40:35] You can extend this to a church, ministry, family, or small group, to pause and ask if there are apologies that need to be made or repentance. God seems so intent on his children playing well together. Resources Jill Weber on Episode 187: Holy Disruption 24-7 Prayer Order of the Mustard Seed Ruth Haley Barton, Pursuing God’s Will Together Richard Foster, Prayer: Finding the Heart’s True Home Transforming Center The Prayer of Relinquishment Today, O Lord, I yield myself to you. May your will be my delight today. May you have perfect sway in me. May your love be the pattern of my living. I surrender to you my hopes, my dreams, my ambitions. Do with them what you will, when you will, as you will. I place into your loving care my family, my friends, my future. Care for them with a care that I can never give. I release into your hands my need to control, my craving for status, my fear of obscurity. Eradicate the evil, purify the good, and establish your Kingdom on earth. For Jesus’ sake, Amen.…

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Alan Fadling, Kristi Gaultiere, Steve Macchia — Leadership Soul Care 1:02:13

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In this episode, Nathan interviews Alan Fadling of Unhurried Living , Kristi Gaultiere of Soul Shepherding , and Steve Macchia of Leadership Transformations to discuss spiritual formation and soul care for leaders. Show Notes [5:45] Why leaders? What was it in you that you felt to compelled to move in that direction? [9:55] What are some of the challenges that leaders in the Christian community face today? [13:20] I’d take it a little further and say that in our current society it’s a virtue not to rest, to keep pushing through. How does a leader break out of that system that is pulling them do to more and more, and of being more closed, of not sharing or not feeling safe or that there is space to share? [18:10] All three of you provide safe spaces for people. What would you say to someone who's not connected to a program or ministry that’s caring for their soul, who really wants to be open, vulnerable, honest? How do you do that when you’re surrounded in a community that needs you to have everything together? [25:17] When we rest or slow down, sometimes emotions come up, and that’s quite normal. This is a unique season in history that is an opportunity for a reset, a chance to make some shifts. How can lay folk best help their leaders? [31:45] What is the Biblical view of sabbatical? [33:00] These 3 pieces of covenant and support and sabbatical – What if elder boards demanded a sort of health; not just encouraging sabbatical (and boundaries and rest and health) but demanding it, setting it as a way we’re going to be as a ministry. I think sometimes people just need a little permission to move into some of this. [37:25] Do you have any thoughts for leaders or families on how to do this well? [42:50] Can you paint a picture of a leader who’s doing things well, who’s functioning with health and being effective for the Kingdom. What does their life look like? [47:26] How do you guys, as leaders, care for your soul? Guest Websites Alan Fadling at Unhurried Living Kristi Gaultiere at Soul Shepherding Steve Macchia at Leadership Transformations…

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Mark Scandrette — The Ninefold Path of Jesus 32:00

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Mark Scandrette talks with Nathan Foster about seeing the world the way Jesus did, the hidden wisdom in the Beatitudes , and applying the Sermon on the Mount to everyday life. Show Notes [1:10] What was Jesus doing with these weird sayings, these Beatitudes? [2:15] How do you think it was received by the hearers? [4:38] In your work, you have 2 lines: “this is a new way to be human,” and “a journey back to reality.” Where do you take the Beatitudes for us today? [6:15] Could you address this idea of our first instincts and new postures? [11:40] Is there one that has been the most challenging or difficult? [20:35] Is there a movement toward a practical practice as we move into this reality? [22:50] This book was born out of practical labs. Can you tell us a little about that? [25:50] What would you like to see happen for those who read the book? [26:35] In your travels around the world, what have you picked up from Christians around the world that would be helpful for us in the West? Resources Mark Scandrette’s Website The Ninefold Path of Jesus: Hidden Wisdom of the Beatitudes The Ninefold Path Learning Lab…

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J.P. Moreland — Overcoming Anxiety 31:54

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In this episode, philosopher J.P. Moreland shares honestly about his experience with severe anxiety, and the spiritual practices that helped him receive receive God's peace. [1:08] I’m really interested to know how a philosophy professor ends up writing a book on anxiety and depression. [3:53] The other thing you do that I found really helpful is that you address a lot of concerns that Christians might have about mental health or medication or self-compassion. Have you found that to be well-received or have you gotten pushback from that? [5:35] One of the pieces that I found really helpful in the book is you continue to go back to all these practices and very practical things that have worked for you, yet leaving it open for not being totally prescriptive for people. I'm curious to hear a little about your journey with contemplative prayer and how that has helped you with anxiety. [8:00] Could you say a little about the four-step solution process? [16:50] What was it like to crash for all those months? Are you healed? [22:10] How important were Biblical passages for you? [22:40] What would you say to someone listening who is really struggling with anxiety and maybe has some self-condemnation or shame around it? [28:45] For folks who have friends and family, spouses, that are struggling with anxiety, is there a word you might have for the best way they can love each other through this? Resources by J.P. Moreland: Finding Quiet: My Story of Overcoming Anxiety and the Practices that Brought Peace jpmoreland.com…

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Dallas Willard — Living the Divine Conspiracy 47:51

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From the Renovaré 1999 international conference, Dallas Willard talks about what it means for our lives to become eternal—to be caught up into God's life.

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George Skramstad — The History of Worship 28:27

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One of the highlights of attending a Renovaré conference back in the 1990s and 2000s was George Skramstad leading songs and hearing his "History of Worship" presentation from the piano. Nathan talks with George about worship as expressed in music and life. Show Notes [3:35] How did you get into music professionally? [6:32] What do you like about music? [8:00] When you are leading worship, what do you hope is happening? [10:57] Why is the word worship synonymous with music ? [12:34] You’ve created a masterpiece that we get to talk about today, and I’m very curious to know how this came to be. [15:48] Why do you think is helpful for folks to catch this big picture of the worship of Christians through the ages? [17:58] Do you have a favorite era in church music? Resources George's six part presentation The History of Worship . Article: The Story of Worship Article: Finding the Heart of Worship…

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Luci Shaw — On Poetry, Creativity, and Madeleine L'Engle 38:11

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Luci Shaw's zest for life is contagious. At 92, the poet and writer is still discovering and creating. She talks with Nathan Foster about her new book, The Generosity , her creative process, and her close friendship with Madeleine L'Engle. Show Notes [2:40] Where did the title of new book, Angels Everywhere, come from? [3:37] The Generosity – where did that title come from? [7:55] Would it be safe to say that your dad was a kind of inspiration and helped encourage you as a poet? [12:48] How has your writing as a poet changed through the years? [15:21] How would you like people to read your poetry? [16:42] In which Luci reads a poem she wrote yesterday called April . This day, this springy day, I claim the never-ending Sky for ceiling And in the little rooms of my life I cultivate seasons As if they are flowering vines Growing across my bedspread. And grapes maybe, Or seeds, Our promises of July Sleeping underground Waking and awakening A green resurrection. On all our ancient trees Rising sap Has thickened the twigs Until they sprout a thousand Honey colored catechins Heavy enough to swing in the wind, Flinging in the bursts of wild air Their lusty spores. Pollen, Though it may be an affliction, Promotes new life And the cherry trees exploding With their frothy pink blossoms. It is all joy, All gratitude, All grace. [19:42] What was it like working with Madeleine L’Engle? [22:45] In which Luci reads a poem she also wrote yesterday called Daybook : This day is a book still unfolding, a suspense novel— we recognize the genre with clues from the morning paper. We are beguiled by the headlines of sun struck clouds and dew wet enough to rinse our hands in. The plot is original. We can only guess how it will turn out. So we follow the narrative arc, reading it through the burn and blaze of high noon all the way to the last page. Until like an ancient writer the night writes fini and the stars endorse the grateful author. [24:51] What would you say to folks who are thinking of writing poetry or beginning? [30:26] In which Luci reads Pilgrim from The Generosity: Meaning is a landscape Of boulders. There, ahead of you, A thorny wilderness. You cannot leap over it. You Must conquer it stone by stone. To traverse it, You must find sure footing And fortitude In uncertain weather, Your fear like metal In your mouth. And yes, it is possible To walk the knife edge of longing, A blade narrow As the path to heaven. Resources Cosmos from Chaos : Renovaré Webinar with Luci Shaw and Andrew Peterson Luci Shaw's Website The Generosity from Publisher or on Amazon Angels Everywhere People Luci mentions: Clyde Kilby Mark Jarman, poet Andrew Hudgins, poet Carolyn Forché, poet Eugene Peterson, The Message (esp. Psalm and Wisdom book) Winn Collier, A Burning in My Bones (Eugene Peterson biography)…

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James Catford — A Serious Call to a Beautiful Life 31:36

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James Catford, board chair at Renovaré and SPCK (UK's largest Christian publisher), talks to Nathan about a wonderfully practical book with an austere title: William Law's A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life . James is facilitating the Renovaré Book Club starting in April 2021. In the episode, you'll hear Richard Foster and Dallas Willard introducing the book at the 1999 Renovaré International Conference. Show Notes [10:32] How has William Law’s book been helpful to you? [12:45] How did the intersection of work and spiritual life play out for you? [14:59] Did you find integration? [20:53] In a culture that wouldn’t be drawn to the title, ironically there is grace in this. [22:16] What are some of the considerations, culturally, that people should come at this book with? [24:40] He presents the idea that everything is sacred. Where does beauty come in? [26:36] How does Law’s view of holiness lend itself to engaging with beauty, or does it? [29:15] In a sense this is a work that helps us move closer into being people who function well. Resources A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life (this is the version being used for the Renovaré Book Club) O Worship the Lord in the Beauty of Holiness…

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Keith Matthews — Was Dallas Willard For Real? 33:21

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Writer, teacher, and pastor Keith Matthews had the unique opportunity to teach beside Dallas Willard for 18 years. Pastors and students who had read Dallas would often come and say: "We know his writing is special, but we're here to find out if he's for real." In this episode, Nathan and Keith discuss Dallas Willard's thoughts on character, his legacy, and the work being carried on through Dallas Willard Ministries, the Dallas Willard School of Kingdom Living, and the newly formed Dallas Willard Publishing. Show Notes [6:00] Tell me the story of when you first met Dallas. [9:50] What did you learn from him? [14:20] He was once asked what one of the defining characteristics of Jesus life was, and he answered with the word relaxed, is that correct? [19:35] Many people have picked up and are working with his work and ideas. Are you encouraged by that? Do you see holes or things that are lacking? [22:00] What does that look like for you, living daily with Christ? [23:40] On Dallas Willard Publications, how is it going and are there books in the works? Do you have a favorite Dallas book, or one you would recommend to people who have not read him before? [28:40] Tell us about the Dallas Willard School of Kingdom Living. Resources The Divine Conspiracy The Great Omission Renewing the Christian Mind Dallas Willard Ministries School of Kingdom Living…

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Carolyn Arends — Maladjusted 28:53

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"Let's all get maladjusted to a world gone mad," sings Carolyn Arends. In this episode, she shares two songs from her new album—"Maladjusted" and "To Cry for You"—and the stories behind them. You can find Carolyn's music at her website, CarolynArends.com . Show Notes [1:00] Tell us about your new album Recognition . Many of the songs feel like Renovaré-birthed songs. [4:30] Did I have something to do with the idea behind the song Maladjusted? [7:30] How do you decipher a cultural value that is not necessarily a kingdom value? How do you sift through what you should adjust to and what you shouldn't? [12:40] Carolyn plays Malajusted [14:25] What is behind the song To Cry for You? [20:40] Grief is a good topic to be talking about now as people talk about our experience with the pandemic as grief. One of my favorite quotes is "feelings always come out." There is something about allowing ourselves to be in the suffering that births an ability to be in the blessing, the goodness, the gift. [24:15] Carolyn plays To Cry for You [25:50] Look for Carolyn’s new project – In the Morning - an acoustic worship album with songs that help unlock our hearts to what God wants to do in our midst. Resources CarolynArends.com…

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Tina Dyer — An Honest Conversation About Race 45:57

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In this episode, Nathan asks candid questions about race: What's your experience of being black in America? What do you want white people to know? What is the Church's role? Tina Dyer, a racial equity, diversity, strategist and now Renovaré Board member, answers with honesty and humility.

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Eric Eugene Peterson — "That's My Dad" 25:45

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Eric Peterson used to hide from people who his dad was. Not that he was ashamed—his dad is his hero, as you'll hear in this interview—but he needed to establish his own voice and identity. Now an author and long-time pastor himself, he's glad to say, "Eugene Peterson, that's my dad."

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Tish Harrison Warren — Prayer in the Night 36:23

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If we cannot trust God to keep bad things from happening to us or to those we love, how do we trust God at all? Author and Anglican priest Tish Harrison Warren wrestles with this question in her new book and in this conversation with Nathan Foster.

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Richard Foster, James Catford, Richella Parham — Introducing Friends in Formation 26:58

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Richard Foster helps introduce a new podcast from Renovaré called Friends in Formation, featuring Nathan Foster, James Catford, and Richella Parham.

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Eric Eugene Peterson — Wade in the Water 28:04

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Eric Eugene Peterson has devoted much of his pastoral life to studying, teaching, and trying to live into what many think of as a one-time act: baptism. Eric helps us dive deeper into the waters of this well-known sacrament.

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Lacy Borgo — Holding Center 28:29

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Lacy Borgo talks with Nathan about prayer, play, Psalms of lament, and "holding center" in a pandemic while being married to an ER doctor.

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Marlena Graves — The Way Up Is Down 26:21

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"Jesus' way of being lifted up is not the way of the world," says author Marlena Graves. "Nouwen called it downward mobility...You might not win accolades but you will bring great joy to God and you will do much good in the world." She talks with Nathan about her new book The Way Up Is Down.

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Roger Fredrikson (w/ Dallas Willard + Richard Foster) — Beyond Sin Management 46:55

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Roger Fredrikson, part of Renovaré's Ministry Team, would have celebrated his 100th birthday in November 2020. In this message from the 1999 Renovaré International Conference, his topic is from The Divine Conspiracy, on moving beyond sin management. Dallas Willard and Richard Foster join for Q&A.…

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Audio Retreat: Meditation on Psalm 19 15:12

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Put on some headphones, find a comfortable spot, and set your heart and mind on Psalm 19 in this 15-minute guided meditation. This "audio retreat" is a collaboration with Joshua Banner from The Invitation Podcast.

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Fil Anderson — The Womb of Mercy 39:24

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Author and spiritual director Fil Anderson takes us deep into the heart, or as he puts it, the womb of mercy. “I’ve come to believe mercy is the most defining characteristic of God.”

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Sheila Wise Rowe — Healing Racial Trauma 42:02

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"Every tongue tribe and nation will be together in heaven," says author and counselor Sheila Wise Rowe, "we have an opportunity to figure out how to do that now." She talks with Nathan Foster about racial trauma, and how healing comes through community.

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BONUS: Pete Greig + Lisa Koons — Prayer and Action (Webinar Recap) 58:18

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What kinds of healthy risks should we take? How do we discern God's voice? What if I'm in too much pain to pray? Carolyn Arends asks these and other listener questions to Pete Greig (founder of the 24-7 Prayer movement) and Lisa Koons (24-7 Prayer USA Director) in this webinar recap bonus episode.

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