Life with God: A Renovaré Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Lacy Borgo — Holding Center Dec 15, 2020

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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.

Marlena Graves — The Way Up Is Down Dec 01, 2020

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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.

Roger Fredrikson (w/ Dallas Willard + Richard Foster) — Beyond Sin Management Nov 18, 2020

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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.

Audio Retreat: Meditation on Psalm 19 Nov 02, 2020

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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.

Fil Anderson — The Womb of Mercy Oct 21, 2020

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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.”

Sheila Wise Rowe — Healing Racial Trauma Oct 06, 2020

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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.

BONUS: Pete Greig + Lisa Koons — Prayer and Action (Webinar Recap) Oct 02, 2020

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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.

Brian Morykon — Obeying a Spiritual Muddle Clear Sep 22, 2020

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"You cannot think a spiritual muddle clear, you have to obey it clear." Oswald Chamber's words helped singer-songwriter and Director of Communications Brian Morykon overcome resistance and start a new album. He chats with Nathan about fear versus humility, joy in obedience, and shares two new songs.

Juanita Rasmus — Treasures From a Dark Time Sep 08, 2020

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When the life of Pastor Juanita Rasmus came to a screeching halt after what her counselor called "a major depressive episode," she found that she had to learn to be—with herself and with God—all over again. She talks with Nathan about that season which is captured in her new book, Learning to Be.

Diane Bolduc — Recovery, Church, and Rigorous Honesty Aug 25, 2020

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Diane Bolduc believes the local church could benefit from the rigorous honesty found in recovery programs like AA. Having experienced transformation through 12-step recovery, she and her husband now lead a ministry to help others find freedom from addiction.