Life with God: A Renovaré Podcast
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Jan Johnson — Abundant Simplicity
9 juli 2018 · 17 min
Simplicity is a gentle call to tear back the clutter of life, relationships, possessions, and schedule—anything that keeps us from the abundant life God invites us into. Nathan Foster unpacks simplicity with Jan Johnson, author of Abundant Simplicity: Discovering the Unhurried Rhythms of Grace. Lees meer
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Fil Anderson & Justin Campbell — A Spiritual Director and a Lawyer On Study
2 juli 2018 · 43 min
Spiritual director and author Fil Anderson and lawyer Justin Campbell talk with Nathan Foster about how to study for transformation instead of just information.
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Chris Hall — Learning Spaces
25 juni 2018 · 25 min
Renovaré President Chris Hall has spent his life studying the ancient Christians known as the desert fathers and mothers. From a recent Westmont University academic conference, Chris talks about the desert as a "learning space"—a place where the Spirit can put to death in us that which destroys our ability to love. Lees meer
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Trevor Hudson — Listen to the Groans
11 juni 2018 · 26 min
Author and Renovaré Institute instructor Trevor Hudson delivers a passionate message on Romans 8 at First Baptist Church in Vancouver, BC.
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Sarah Bowling — Turning The Volume Up On God
4 juni 2018 · 20 min
"It's a way to clean the engine... it hones... It's a rich adventure." That's how Sarah Bowling, founder of a global humanitarian organization called Saving Moses, talks about fasting in this interview with Nathan Foster.
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Rebecca Willard Heatley & Gary Moon — Becoming Dallas Willard
21 mei 2018 · 52 min
Sometimes when you meet a person later in life it's hard to imagine them any other way. But like all of us, Dallas Willard had a formation. It's told in the new biography Becoming Dallas Willard. Nathan talks with Dallas' daughter Rebecca (Becky), and the book's author Gary Moon. Lees meer
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Mimi Dixon — Fasting is Feasting on God
14 mei 2018 · 41 min
Fasting is a way to expand our capacity to enjoy God, to participate with God, to put ourselves in a place where his power can more freely flow through us for the sake of blessing others. Long-time pastor and Renovaré board member Mimi Dixon reframes fasting as feasting on God in this interview with Nathan Foster. Lees meer
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Chris Hall — Living Wisely with the Church Fathers
7 mei 2018 · 39 min
Soon the Renovaré Book Club begins Chris Hall's book Living Wisely With the Church Fathers. Nathan Foster talks with Chris who helps us apply the ancient wisdom of the church fathers to our modern lives. renovare.org/bookclub
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Richard Foster — A Conversation and Q & A on Prayer
30 april 2018 · 38 min
"For those who like things difficult, we can make it complicated. But it's not intended to be. It's meant to be a living, loving relationship." That's one of the many special moments from this tender Q&A podcast on prayer with Nathan and Richard Foster. Lees meer
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Gayle Withnell & Lacy Borgo — Intercession & Centering Prayer
23 april 2018 · 25 min
There is no formula for prayer. "We're talking about a human-Divine relationship," says Lacy Borgo. Prayer may look like sitting with God "doing nothing," as Lacy shares, or fervently interceding for others as Renovaré Ministry Team member Gayle Withnell often does—or both and more. Lees meer
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Cris Rogers — Prayer In Action
16 april 2018 · 24 min
"Ours is a church on mission, not a church with a mission. It's a very uncomfortable place to be consumeristic." Cris Rogers is Rector of All Hallows' Church in Bow, London. His passion for prayer, community, and making authentic disciples of Jesus is evident in this conversation with Nathan Foster. Lees meer
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Rebecca Willard Heatley & Jan Johnson — Dallas Willard's Life Without Lack
2 april 2018 · 37 min
Dallas Willard believed it was possible to live a life without fear, a life without lack. A new book by that name is now available from the late philosopher, based on a series of talks he gave on Psalm 23. Nathan talks with Dallas' daughter Rebecca, and Jan Johnson who worked closely with him. Lees meer
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Richard Foster, Steve Fawver, Jan Johnson — Meditation Q & A
26 maart 2018 · 29 min
How did Jesus meditate? Is it possible to meditate while doing other things? Those questions and others are answered today by Richard Foster, Steve Fawver, and Jan Johnson on today's podcast hosted by Nathan Foster.
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Jan Johnson & Steve Fawver — Savoring God
19 maart 2018 · 36 min
Meditation is like savoring a delicious meal one slow bite at a time. Author Jan Johnson and Pastor Steve Fawver share practical insights on how meditation helps us to taste and see that the Lord is good.
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Audio Retreat: Meditation on Psalm 131
12 maart 2018 · 21 min
Today's podcast is 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). Lees meer
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Nathan Foster — Christian Meditation: Filling Not Emptying
5 maart 2018 · 17 min
Continuing our focus on one Spiritual Discipline per month, we turn our attention to meditation—specifically, and it's important here to be specific, Christian meditation. Nathan Foster shares why and how to fill our minds and hearts with what is lovely, good, praiseworthy, and true. Lees meer
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Richard Foster, Steve Fawver, Lacy Borgo — Submit to One Another
26 februari 2018 · 36 min
"Submit yourselves to one another out of reverence for Christ." This verse in Ephesians 5 is the cornerstone of the discipline of submission. Listen in on a discussion with Richard Foster, Steve Fawver, Lacy Borgo, and Nathan Foster in this week's panel-style episode. Lees meer
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Robert Moore-Jumonville — Devils and Discernment (Screwtape Letters)
19 februari 2018 · 27 min
Robert Moore-Jumonville (MoJo), Professor at Spring Arbor, joins Nate again to discuss how Screwtape Letters, in its diabolical way, teaches discernment. MoJo is facilitating the book in the Renovaré Book Club.
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Steve Fawver & Lacy Borgo — A Posture of Openness to God's Wonders
12 februari 2018 · 37 min
These days, the word "submit" usually brings to mind one person exerting power over another. In this episode, Nate's guests—pastor/professor Steve Fawver and spiritual director and Renovaré ministry team member Lacy Borgo—reframe submission as a powerful choice to yield to God and others. Lees meer
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Nathan Foster — Starting with Submission
5 februari 2018 · 23 min
Celebration of Discipline turns forty this year and our articles and podcasts will focus on one discipline per month. Since yielding to God is the goal of all spiritual disciplines, it's fitting to start this journey with Submission. In this episode, Nathan Foster reminds us why disciplines aren't "twelve new things to fail at" but rather entry points to life with God. Lees meer
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Cindy Wu — A Better Country: Embracing the Refugees In Our Midst
29 januari 2018 · 23 min
What is the biggest humanitarian crisis of our day? It's refugees, says author Cindy Wu, who joins Nathan again to talk about her new book about refugees. The issue is vast and complex, but Cindy shares simple and practical ways for us to welcome the stranger in our midst. Lees meer
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Marti Ensign — Binyoni
22 januari 2018 · 11 min
Marti Ensign, Renovaré Ministry Team member and former missionary to Africa, joins Nate again to share the unusual way her storytelling gift came to be. This podcast includes Marti telling "Binyoni," a story that was a favorite of Corrie Ten Boom. Marti is facilitating Corrie's book The Hiding Place in the Renovaré Book Club - renovare.org/bookclub Lees meer
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Jon & Josh Bailey — A New Way to Listen to Scripture
15 januari 2018 · 24 min
Jon and Josh Bailey, brothers, serial entrepreneurs, and creators of an upcoming app called Dwell, join Nate today to talk about the importance of listening to Scripture and why they're creating the app.
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Marti Ensign — Corrie Ten Boom
8 januari 2018 · 25 min
Marti Ensign, a long-time Renovaré Ministry Team member, was a missionary in Africa and friend of Corrie Ten Boom. Hear a first-hand perspective on Corrie's life from someone who knew her well. Marti is facilitating Corrie's book The Hiding Place in the Renovaré Book Club - renovare.org/bookclub Lees meer
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Jim Schaap — A Christmas Story of Joy
25 december 2017 · 30 min
Author Jim Schaap joins again this week, this time reading a story from his book Finding Christmas: Stories of Startling Joy and Perfect Peace. Merry Christmas!
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Jim Schaap — The Christmas Truce of 1914
18 december 2017 · 19 min
James (Jim) Schaap is an author, Professor Emeritus of English at Dordt College in Iowa, and a riveting storyteller. In this episode he shares his version of the Christmas truce of 1914.
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Patty Kirk — The Gospel of Christmas
11 december 2017 · 30 min
Advent means "the coming." In this episode Patty Kirk, writer in residence and associate professor of English at John Brown University, reminds us that Advent is a time for hope, a time to ask, "What good am I expecting?"
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Richella Parham — The Liturgy of Waiting
4 december 2017 · 36 min
In this Advent season of expectation, Renovaré Ministry team member and author Richella Parham joins Nathan again to talk about what she calls the liturgy of waiting.
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Shane Claiborne & Chris Hall — Finding God on Death Row
20 november 2017 · 32 min
Chris Hall went with Shane Claiborne recently to visit inmates on death row. They join Nate again this week to talk about what God's restorative justice looks like.
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Shane Claiborne & Chris Hall — Taking Risks with God
13 november 2017 · 30 min
Chris Hall along with Shane Claiborne, author and founder of the Simple Way in Philadelphia, join Nate to talk about stepping out of your comfort zone with God.
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Steve Macchia — Coming Alongside the Next Generation
6 november 2017 · 32 min
“Something happens when you age—you realize life isn't all about you. It's about what you're able to offer to another.” In this episode Nate talks with Steve Macchia about his new book Legacy, a collection of life reflections given to his kids on his 60th birthday. Lees meer
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Carolyn Arends — Does Meek Mean Weak?
30 oktober 2017 · 30 min
Renovaré Director of Education Carolyn Arends spoke recently at Pacific Community Church on the true power of being meek.
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Ragan Sutterfield — Wendell Berry and the Given Life
23 oktober 2017 · 49 min
Wendell Berry is the kind of writer that when you read his work it can change the way you live. Ragan Sutterfield, author and Episcopal priest in training, talks this week about Berry, sabbath, and permaculture—working with God's order instead of manipulating the world to our own ends. Lees meer
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Chris Webb — The Courage to Face Our Brokenness
16 oktober 2017 · 42 min
When the love of God is experienced—known deeply and personally with the heart—it gives us courage to face our brokenness and be vulnerable with one another. Chris Webb returns to talk on that topic and others from his new book God Soaked Life, which is part of the upcoming Renovaré Book Club. Lees meer
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100th EPISODE! A Few Favorite Conversations
9 oktober 2017 · 27 min
Podcast editor Brian Morykon interviews Nathan Foster and they share a few favorite clips from the first 100 episodes.
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Chris Webb — Shake off the Fear
2 oktober 2017 · 29 min
Chris Webb is an Anglican priest, author, and former president of Renovaré. He shares stories of his past ministry in churches in the idyllic Welsh countryside, and gives some needed perspective and advice for the American church.
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Juanita Rasmus — An Expansive Heart
25 september 2017 · 23 min
"Compassion is the experience of a heart that has known its own suffering and has been made expansive by the healing power of the love of God." Juanita Rasmus, co-pastor of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Downtown Houston, shares on social justice at Westmont College. Lees meer
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Joshua Banner — The Invitation
18 september 2017 · 26 min
Josh Banner, host of The Invitation Podcast, joins Nate again to discuss his journey into making audio prayer retreats, and how ministry is as simple as being present to others.
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Audio Retreat: Julian of Norwich
11 september 2017 · 22 min
Take a 20 minute "audio retreat" as Nathan Foster unfolds a quote from Julian of Norwich to guide us into prayer. This episode is a collaboration with Joshua Banner from The Invitation Podcast (invitationpodcast.org).
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Mimi Dixon — Julian of Norwich
4 september 2017 · 56 min
How can a woman whose family and community is ravaged by the Black Death say, "All shall be well?" Pastor and Renovaré board member Mimi Dixon opens up the world of Julian of Norwich, a Medieval Christian with a surprisingly contemporary voice.
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Richard Foster and James Catford — Streams of Living Water
28 augustus 2017 · 41 min
"I see it happening, this great new gathering of the people of God," writes Richard Foster in Streams of Living Water. Richard along with Renovaré Board member James Catford join this week to talk about the treasure in the diversity of the Church.
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James Bryan Smith — Beauty, Goodness and Truth
21 augustus 2017 · 35 min
"Our massive souls deserve a really good story," says James Bryan (Jim) Smith in this conversation about his new book that uncovers a gospel of beauty, goodness and truth.
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Erin F. Wasinger & Sarah Arthur — Radical Faith, in Suburbia
14 augustus 2017 · 42 min
Two families embarked on a yearlong experiment to implement twelve small practices of radical faith, right where they were—in suburban Michigan. With humor and honesty guests Erin Wasinger and Sarah Arthur talk about the journey chronicled in their book, A Year of Small Things. Lees meer
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Nick Reynolds — Recovery With God
7 augustus 2017 · 33 min
For over 50 years Dunklin Memorial Church has focused on hosting a residential alcohol and drug recovery program that brings men into healing through community, service, and hearing God's voice. Nick Reynolds is director at Dunklin.
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Jan Johnson — Quieting the Mental Committee to Hear God
31 juli 2017 · 27 min
"Contemplative prayer isn’t prayer in which we ask God to do things for us. It’s being with God and listening for God’s input whenever God may choose to speak." Jan Johnson returns to talk about hearing God, and quieting that noisy mental committee who tries to drown out his voice. Lees meer
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Lacy Borgo — Three Things Every Child Needs
24 juli 2017 · 33 min
Renovaré's resident expert on kids is back again to talk with Nathan about how a child goes from innocence to character, who shapes a child's image of God, and three things every child needs (and every adult, too).
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Brian Morykon — Meet Renovaré's New Director of Communications
17 juli 2017 · 31 min
Renovaré's new Director of Communication and Special Projects, Brian Morykon, talks with Nathan about worship, living full-time in an RV, and learning to swim in the charismatic stream.
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Dallas Willard — The Heart of Worship
10 juli 2017 · 44 min
What is worship, why do we do it, and how can we enter more fully into worship on Sunday and everyday? Dallas Willard answers those questions with his characteristic wisdom and gentleness in this archive interview with John Ortberg at Menlo Park Church. Lees meer
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Linda Gist — A Safe Place for Lonely Leaders
26 juni 2017 · 36 min
Having worked several years with churches in France and Switzerland, Linda Gist knows first-hand how lonely and isolating ministry can be. After graduating the Renovaré Institute she started Rhythms of Grace, a retreat ministry for pastors. She joins Nathan to talk about the importance for leaders to have a safe place to be vulnerable and find rest. Lees meer
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Andrew Ranucci — Time and Attention
19 juni 2017 · 36 min
Nathan recently spoke at a conference in Australia hosted by Coast Community Church. The pastor of that church, Andrew Ranucci, joins Nathan again to talk about the positive effect retreats have on everyday life, the importance of giving God time and attention, and the "three divinas." Lees meer