Life with God: A Renovaré Podcast
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Audio Meditation: Serenity Prayer
6 april 2020 · 16 min
Special thanks to Chad Lawson and Dwell App for the music.
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Chris Hall + Mimi Dixon — Q&A: Coronavirus Challenges and Opportunities
30 maart 2020 · 45 min
Responding to listener questions, retired pastor Dr. Miriam (Mimi) Dixon and Renovaré President Chris Hall offer practical ways to think and act in redeeming ways in the unexpected learning space of an international crisis.
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Audio Meditation: A Prayer for These Days of Uncertainty
21 maart 2020 · 14 min
An audio meditation led by Nathan Foster to help us set our minds on what is good, beautiful, and true in the midst of uncertainty.
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Chris Hall — Holy Spirit Stories
16 maart 2020 · 43 min
When it comes to the Charismatic Stream, Renovaré president Chris Hall coaches, "Avoid cookie cutter paradigms." He shares with Nathan Foster personal stories of experiencing the Holy Spirit in unexpected ways.
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Rebecca Willard Heatley & Larry Burtoft — Life Without Lack
2 maart 2020 · 39 min
In 1991, members of a small church gathered for eight weeks to hear Dallas Willard teach on Psalm 23. Nearly three decades later the pastor of that church, Larry Burtoft, along with Dallas's daughter Rebecca Willard Heatley compiled those talks into a book. They join Nathan Foster to talk about it. Lees meer
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Lacy Borgo — Spiritual Conversations with Children
17 februari 2020 · 39 min
Renovaré Ministry Team member and author Dr. Lacy Borgo has years of experience working with (and raising!) children, learning from them how to enter the Kingdom of God. She joins Nathan Foster on the podcast about her new book Spiritual Conversations with Children: Listening to God Together. Lees meer
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Richard Foster — The Foxtail
3 februari 2020 · 27 min
Nathan talks with Richard Foster about the history and future of Renovaré events–including the story of the name behind the new event, The Foxtail. Learn more at renovare.org/foxtail
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Mimi Dixon — Interior Castle: Field Guide for the Soul
20 januari 2020 · 39 min
"I was drawn to Interior Castle as a field guide," says Renovaré Team Member and retired pastor Miriam (Mimi) Dixon, "for how I could cooperate with the Holy Spirit more directly in the transformation of my heart." In this in-depth interview with Nathan Foster, Mimi helps us understand Teresa of Ávila's classic work. Lees meer
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Carolyn Arends — Contemplative Community
9 januari 2020 · 47 min
Some think of the Contemplative Tradition as "me, Jesus, and a candle". Candlelit time with Jesus is beautiful, but how does that relate to community? Do contemplative practices like silent prayer work with others? Renovaré Director of Education Carolyn Arends discusses with Nathan Foster. Lees meer
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Jean Nevills — Aware and Awake
16 december 2019 · 32 min
"We invite the one who loves us into our awareness... and the Spirit at the same time is inviting us to be aware and be awake." Writer and spiritual director Jean Nevills talks with Nathan Foster how to be present to God in all of life. Lees meer
Read Jean's original essay related to this podcast, Light Enough to Live By.
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Richella Parham — Finding Freedom from Constant Comparison (Part 2)
9 december 2019 · 38 min
"Your gifts don't serve to show me up, they serve to hold me up." Author and Renovaré Ministry team member Richella Parham continues her conversation with Nathan Foster about how to overcome the trap of comparison.
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James Catford — Bible and Borderlands
2 december 2019 · 42 min
"We'll cross into the Kingdom but we'll keep our options open for crossing out again." James Catford, Renovaré Board Chair appointee and former British Bible Society Chief Executive, helps us see the Bible not so much as a map but a companion for moving deeper into life in the Kingdom of God. Lees meer
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Richella Parham — Finding Freedom from Constant Comparison (Part 1)
11 november 2019 · 27 min
Author and Renovaré Ministry team member Richella Parham talks with Nathan Foster about her new book Mythical Me: Finding Freedom from Constant Comparison.
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Lacy Borgo — Meeting Jesus in the Marginalized
29 oktober 2019 · 32 min
Read the related essay, Unlimited Liability: A Movement Towards Generosity.
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Richard Foster — Compassion Starts Near and Small (Streams: Social Jusice)
14 oktober 2019 · 35 min
Issues of social justice can be polarizing. And they can be paralyzing—with so much injustice in the world, where does one begin? "Don't be frozen," Richard Foster advises. "Start somewhere. Look for a situation you can help with and step in." That begins in small ways, right where you are. Lees meer
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Sarah Bowling — Letting Holy Spirit Lead
1 oktober 2019 · 36 min
When Saving Moses founder Sarah Bowling refers to Holy Spirit, she leaves out "the." It reminds us that the third person of the Trinity is indeed a person, the Helper sent by Jesus to dwell in us. She joins Nathan on the podcast to discuss the Charismatic stream and being led by the Spirit. Lees meer
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Philip Yancey — Redeemed Pain
16 september 2019 · 46 min
"Redeemed pain is more impressive than removed pain." Philip Yancey chats with Nathan Foster about the human body, the Body of Christ, what matters most, and the way Philip's life was forever changed by the years he spent with renowned physician Dr. Paul Brand. Lees meer
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Richard Foster — Power to Do the Works of God (Streams: Charismatic)
4 september 2019 · 33 min
Holiness is the power to be the kind of person the God wants us to be. Charismatic is the power to do the works of God. Richard Foster encourages us to not be afraid to wade into this often misunderstood and sometimes despised tradition of the Church. Lees meer
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Dallas Willard — The Goodness of Holiness
19 augustus 2019 · 1 uur 3 min
"We were not made to run on our own. We were made to run and do our work on the power of God." In this classic talk, Dallas Willard recaptures the beauty and goodness of holiness, the power to do what needs to be done when it needs to be done.
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Richard Foster — A Well-Functioning Life (Streams: Holiness)
7 augustus 2019 · 29 min
"Responding well under fire, using power rightly, well-functioning, life-affirming." Those phrases usually aren't the first to come to mind for most who hear the word "holiness." In this interview, Richard Foster helps reclaim the word and remind us that a holy life is a beautiful thing. Lees meer
This interview continues a series on the six major Christian traditions outlined in Richard's book Streams of Living Water. To dig deeper, see the Renovaré webpage on The Six Streams and Richard Foster's book Streams of Living Water.
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Emilie Griffin — Doorways to the Prayerful Life (Q&A w/ Dallas Willard)
23 juli 2019 · 1 uur 2 min
Inspired by the prayer chapter in The Divine Conspiracy, author and Renovaré Ministry Team member Emilie Griffin gives a talk on prayer at the 1999 Renovaré International Conference in Houston. It's followed by a special Q&A with Richard Foster and Dallas Willard. Lees meer
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Richard Foster — A Mind Continually Set on God (Streams: Contemplative)
12 juli 2019 · 41 min
"I will set the Lord always before me." These words from Psalm 16 are the crux of the Contemplative Tradition, or the Prayer-filled Life. Nathan Foster interviews his father Richard Foster, continuing a series on the six major Christian traditions, or streams, outlined in Richard's book Streams of Living Water. Lees meer
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Jon Bailey & Chad Lawson — Tech, Listening, and Felted Piano Strings
17 juni 2019 · 36 min
Jon Bailey, Renovaré Board Chair and serial entrepreneur, knows technology can distract and harm. But his belief that it can also be used for good led him to co-create the Scripture listening app Dwell. Its thoughtful music was scored by Steinway artist and composer Chad Lawson, who also joins this episode. Lees meer
Renovaré listeners can learn more and get 33% off a Dwell membership at dwellapp.io/renovare.
Listen to the music Chad composed for the app on Apple Music or Spotify.
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Richard Foster — Encountering God in Everyday Life (Streams: Incarnational)
3 juni 2019 · 35 min
For more, see the Renovaré webpage on The Six Streams and Richard Foster's book Streams of Living Water.
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Steve Macchia — Highs and Lows of the Evangelical Tradition
20 mei 2019 · 33 min
Despite the fact that evangelicals can be "know-it-alls who tend to start something new because others 'don't get it,'" author and president of Leadership Transformations Steve Macchia says there are still gifts to be rediscovered in the evangelical tradition. Lees meer
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Richard Foster — Streams Overview + The Word-Centered Life (Evangelical Tradition)
6 mei 2019 · 43 min
To begin a series on the six major Christian traditions, or streams, outlined in the book Streams of Living Water, Nathan Foster talks with his father Richard Foster about one of the most misunderstood streams: Evangelical, or The Word-Centered Life.
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Jonathan-Wilson Hartgrove — Finding Freedom from Slaveholder Religion
29 april 2019 · 44 min
The slaveholding mentality, which many American Christians assume is past, continues to distort the way we read Scripture and think about each other. With gentleness and humility, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove shares how we can find freedom in the way of Jesus. Lees meer
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Lacy Borgo — A Seven-Week Resurrection Celebration
22 april 2019 · 23 min
Resurrection Sunday is just the beginning. The church calendar sets aside fifty days to celebrate the resurrection. Teacher, author, and Renovaré Ministry Team member Lacy Borgo shares the why and how of Eastertide.
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Carolyn Arends — Cracking Open Space for God
8 april 2019 · 34 min
"Advent and Lent are like little door jambs to crack open space in our hearts." In a tender conversation with Nathan Foster, singer/songwriter and Renovaré Director of Education Carolyn Arends shares her journey with the church calendar and remembers her mom who recently passed. Lees meer
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Trevor Hudson — Meeting Christ in Our Tears
25 maart 2019 · 38 min
When Jesus finds Mary crying at his tomb, he doesn't try to cheer her up or change her. He simply asks, "Why are you weeping?" In this moving talk—interspersed with pauses and contemplative music for reflection—author and pastor Trevor Hudson helps us listen to our pain and find Christ in our tears. Lees meer
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Trevor Hudson — The Litmus Test for Lent
11 maart 2019 · 27 min
Lent is the season when people give up things they enjoy. But is that even a good idea? What's the litmus test for observing Lent—or any spiritual practice, for that matter? Author, pastor, and Renovaré Institute instructor Trevor Hudson offers some liberating answers in this interview with Nathan Foster. Lees meer
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Jean Nevills — Joy Is Powerful
25 februari 2019 · 29 min
Most Christians practice spiritual disciplines long before they know what a spiritual discipline is. For Jean Nevills, spiritual director and Renovaré Ministry Team member, celebration was a normal part of her upbringing and is part of everyday life now. In this conversation with Nathan Foster, she makes celebration practical. Lees meer
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James Catford — The Cloud of Unknowing
18 februari 2019 · 24 min
Written by an anonymous author in the 14th century, The Cloud of Unknowing serves as a guide to Christian contemplation. For guest James Catford, Renovaré board member and former British Bible Society Chief Executive, it's a "lifetime book." Nathan Foster draws out James's insights on the book. Lees meer
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Jan Johnson — Being Glad With God
11 februari 2019 · 32 min
A good translation of Philippians 4:4 is, "Celebrate in the Lord, always." But what does that mean in practical terms? Author and teacher Jan Johnson joins Nathan Foster again to discuss being glad with God in the present moment.
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Evan Howard — Discerning the Voice of God
28 januari 2019 · 40 min
Is learning to discern God's voice a fundamental spiritual discipline? Evan Howard believes so and joins Nathan Foster to share how God leads us. Evan's Ph.D. is in the area of Christian Discernment, and he teaches at institutions including Fuller Theological Seminary. Lees meer
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Fil Anderson — The Sound of God's Voice
14 januari 2019 · 41 min
"There's a difference between someone's words and someone's voice." Spiritual director and author Fil Anderson talks with Nathan Foster about learning to love and discern the sound of God's voice.
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Ruth Haley Barton — The Gift and Necessity of Time Away with God
31 december 2018 · 40 min
Dallas Willard once said, "If you don't come away for a while, you will come apart after a while." Ruth Haley Barton, author of Invitation to Retreat, joins Nathan to talk about the gift and necessity of retreat where we rest, unplug, and relinquish ourselves to God. Lees meer
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Brian Morykon — On Worship: Remembering Scott Baker
10 december 2018 · 42 min
Losing someone close opens up new perspectives and a deep gratitude for that person's life. Songwriter, worship leader, and Renovaré Director of Communications Brian Morykon reflects on worship in the light of the loss of his mentor and friend Scott Baker. Lees meer
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Rebecca K. DeYoung — Deadly Sins and Their Remedies
26 november 2018 · 48 min
Vices are bad habits we can rely upon to make our lives not work. So why do we do them? How do we get to the bottom of our sin-symptoms and allow The Master Physician to heal the root causes? Rebecca DeYoung, author of Glittering Vices and Vainglory, talks with Nathan Foster about ordering our loves. The Renovaré Bookclub is reading Glittering Vices together—learn more at renovare.org/bookclub. Lees meer
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Paul Patton — We All Have Secrets
12 november 2018 · 33 min
Sometimes the voice, message, and volume of our secrets can dominate us. Enter confession, a spiritual practice that helps us receive forgiveness and healing. To explore this liberating spiritual discipline, Nathan Foster welcomes back Paul Patton, author, playwright, former pastor, and now artist in residence at Spring Arbor University. Lees meer
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Sarah Bowling — Heartbreaking Euphoria
29 oktober 2018 · 39 min
"There's a lot of times people romanticize service work. It's not like that...It breaks my heart… it unravels me… People ask, 'do you have to always feel it?' I don't know how'd you'd love without feeling it." Sarah Bowling, founder of humanitarian organization Saving Moses, joins Nathan Foster again to talk about the spiritual discipline of service. Lees meer
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James Catford — Becoming a Servant
15 oktober 2018 · 26 min
At a 2018 Renovaré Pastoral Leadership Conference, workshops were given on spiritual disciplines. Directed at pastors but applicable to all, James Catford, Renovaré board member and former British Bible Society Chief Executive, presented on the heart of service. Lees meer
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Richard Foster — Solitude: A Hike
1 oktober 2018 · 26 min
Nathan and Richard Foster bring us along for a hike on a Colorado trail as they have a heart to heart chat about solitude, silence, leadership, and special rocks.
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Zane Creamer — An Extrovert's Guide to Solitude
10 september 2018 · 21 min
Zane Creamer is a graduate of the Renovaré Institute and the Women's Ministries Director at Crossroads Church in Raleigh, NC. Nathan Foster chats with Zane—an extrovert—about how solitude transformed the way she spends time with God.
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BONUS - Book Club Preview + How We Choose Books
3 september 2018 · 35 min
Listen in as Director of Education Carolyn Arends and President Chris Hall discuss how we choose Book Club books, why it's important to read substantive books that we might not agree with, and how to read empathetically.
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Rebecca Willard Heatley — Dallas Willard the Dad
27 augustus 2018 · 40 min
"There's nothing I ever read or heard him say that he didn't live." Rebecca Willard Heatley carries on the work of her father Dallas Willard by compiling and editing his unpublished works. She joins Nathan Foster in this interview to talk candidly about life growing up as Dallas's daughter. Lees meer
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Lisa and Mark McMinn — Living Close to the Land
13 augustus 2018 · 35 min
Simplicity is a matter first of the heart, so the external expression of it will look different for different people. For authors and professors Mark and Lisa McMinn, it looks like running Fern Creek, an organic farm in Oregon.
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Damon Seacott — "I Love Not Having Stuff"
30 juli 2018 · 33 min
Damon Seacott can fit everything he owns into a car—but he's not a college student. Damon, a Quaker and former Chief of Staff at Spring Arbor University, simply prefers to make people more important than things. Nathan Foster talks with him about Simplicity. Lees meer
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Nathan and Richard Foster — Simplicity: Inward Then Outward
23 juli 2018 · 11 min
Christian Simplicity is first a matter of the heart—practicing the presence of Jesus. Only then can external simplicity and frugality be truly life-giving. Nathan and Richard Foster explain why in this brief conversation.
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Mimi Dixon — There is Always Enough
16 juli 2018 · 40 min
Simplicity doesn't mean we don't have anything. It's viewing ourselves as stewards of what God has given us to provide for ourselves and share with others. Mimi Dixon joins Nathan Foster again to remind us that in God there is always enough.