Stay ConnectedGod is not interested in merely being a visitor or a guest in our lives. He has come to dwell, remain, and abide with us.
This year, we will focus our attention on the Book of Psalms, using daily prayers to cultivate a faith that knows God, dwells with him, and patiently waits for his promises to unfold.
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Is joy simply a personality trait, or can it be cultivated even in the midst of loss, suffering, and disappointment? In this episode of Peachtree's Cultivate podcast, René Schlaepfer joins Dr. Richard Kannwischer to explore the deep and resilient joy that grows not from ideal circumstances, but from a life rooted in God’s love.
Through the unforgettable story of Dan Adragna, a man whose life was radically altered by illness and loss, René illustrates how joy is not denial, optimism, or forced positivity. Instead, joy is a Spirit-formed posture that gives us a forward lean and helps us see what God might still be doing when life feels broken. Drawing from Scripture, lived experience, and pastoral wisdom, this conversation reframes joy as something shaped by perspective, gratitude, and trust in God’s enduring presence.
In a culture driven by outrage, fear, and negative internal narratives, this episode invites us to examine the stories we tell ourselves and to ground our joy in the unshakable truth of God’s love. If you have ever wondered how joy is possible when circumstances are hard, or how to reclaim joy when it feels distant, this conversation offers hope and practical wisdom for the journey ahead.
What if joy is not something we stumble into, but something we intentionally practice? In this episode of Peachtree's Cultivate podcast, Justin Whitmel Earley joins Dr. Richard Kannwischer to explore joy as a form of holy delight, grounded in God’s love for creation and expressed through embodied practices like feasting, celebration, and shared life.
Drawing on Scripture, neuroscience, and theology, Justin helps us understand the difference between fleeting pleasure and lasting joy. From dopamine cycles to biblical rhythms of fasting and feasting, this conversation reframes joy as a gift God delights in giving and a discipline we are invited to cultivate. Together, they reflect on why food, friendship, celebration, and even sexuality play such a central role in the Christian vision of joy, not as indulgences to be feared, but as signs pointing toward God’s goodness.
In a culture shaped by cynicism, shame, and restraint divorced from delight, this episode invites us to recover a joyful, embodied faith that celebrates what God has made.
What do you do when you know you’ve fallen short—when failure, shame, or disappointment feels like the final word? In this episode of Peachtree's Cultivate podcast, René Schlaepfer joins Dr. Richard Kannwischer to explore how love is formed not through performance or spiritual success, but through grace received in our places of weakness.
Reflecting on Peter’s denial of Jesus and his tender restoration on the shoreline, this conversation invites us to see how deeply love and belovedness are intertwined. Jesus does not meet Peter with correction or condemnation, but with presence, questions of love, and a recommissioning rooted in grace.
This episode speaks to anyone who has struggled with shame, felt disqualified, or tried to earn God’s approval. It offers a hopeful vision of a life shaped by belovedness rather than performance, and a reminder that loved people are the ones who learn to love others well.
What if love isn’t primarily a feeling, but a practice—one that involves your body, your habits, and your everyday choices? In this episode of Peachtree's Cultivate podcast, we explore what it means to practice love with your whole self.
Drawing on Scripture, neuroscience, and lived experience, Justin Whitmel Earley and Dr. Richard Kannwischer reflect on how our lives and bodies are designed for love, not self-focus or self-improvement, but self-giving for the good of others. Together, they unpack what it looks like to move from the “mirror” to the “window,” reimagining how we eat, exercise, use technology, show up in relationships, and even walk with others through suffering.
This conversation invites us to see love as something cultivated over time through embodied practices, covenant commitment, and presence, especially in a distracted and disembodied world. If you’re hoping for a more grounded, faithful way to live and love, this episode offers a hopeful and practical vision for everyday life.
So many of us were taught that spiritual growth means trying harder by doing more, striving longer, and feeling guilty when we fall short. But what if that’s not how transformation actually happens?
In this episode of Cultivate, Dr. Richard Kannwischer talks with pastor Rene Schlaepfer about how God grows the fruit of the Spirit in us through grace, not effort. Rene shares his personal journey of losing joy in ministry, preaching “try harder” sermons, and the moment Galatians exposed the false gospel of self-effort that had quietly shaped his faith.
Together, they explore how beginning with the Spirit but living by human effort drains joy, distorts discipleship, and creates pressure-filled faith. You’ll also hear a simple daily practice for grounding your life in love, joy, peace, gentleness, and trust—before the noise of the world takes over.
If your faith feels heavy, exhausting, or forced, this conversation invites you to rediscover a better way: letting the Spirit do the growing.
What if real spiritual growth does not start with trying harder, but with practicing differently? In this opening episode of Season 5 of the Peachtree Church Podcast, Richard Kannwischer sits down with author and lawyer Justin Earley to explore how transformation happens at the pace of a garden, not a machine.
Drawing from Justin’s own journey through anxiety, burnout, and healing, this conversation invites us to rethink habits, the body, and the spiritual life. Together, they explore why we cannot simply think our way into the fruit of the Spirit and how God invites us to partner with him by cultivating daily practices that shape our hearts, minds, and bodies toward love, peace, and joy.
If you have ever felt stuck, exhausted, or frustrated that growth feels elusive, this episode offers a hopeful and practical vision for the year of change to come. Change is possible when we tend the soil of our lives and trust the Master Gardener to bring the fruit.
In this month’s Dwelling conversation, Dr. Richard Kannwischer welcomes pastor and author Rich Villodas for a thoughtful exploration of what it means to practice gratitude in a world filled with constant comparison, competition, and distraction. Drawing from the Psalms, Rich reflects on the deeper work of gratitude—not as a fleeting feeling, but as a spiritual posture shaped by awareness, specificity, and intentional reflection.
Together they unpack the subtle habits that erode gratitude—comparing, coveting, and complaining—and offer practical rhythms that help us return to the goodness of God with clarity and joy. With warmth and humor, Rich shares glimpses of his own family practices, the gift of written prayer, and the slow, steady work of cultivating a grateful heart.
Whether you’re longing for a renewed sense of God’s presence or seeking simple, grounded ways to anchor your soul this season, this conversation invites you to pause, pay attention, and rediscover the transforming power of giving thanks.
This month, Richard and Tom explore what it means to practice gratitude as more than good manners. Looking to Psalms 100, 50, 136, and 107, they uncover how Thanksgiving roots us in the story of God’s goodness—from creation to redemption—and reminds us who we are and whose we are. Together, they reflect on how joy can shake the ground beneath us, how gratitude renews our sense of belonging, and how retelling the story of God’s faithfulness helps us resist the false narratives that shape our world. This conversation invites you to remember, rejoice, and give thanks to the One whose love endures forever.
In this episode, Dr. Richard Kannwischer speaks with Rich Villodas about what it means to live as people of grace in a world that feels deeply fractured. From the Psalms to the story of the lame man at the Beautiful Gate, they explore how healing begins with honesty about our own brokenness and how confession opens the door to wholeness. Together, they reflect on what true forgiveness looks like—not the polite kind that denies pain, but the deep, transformative kind that makes room for grace to take root. This episode invites you to slow down, notice where God is mending what’s been shattered, and learn how to share that same healing presence with others
In this month’s Dwelling in the Psalms conversation, Pastor Richard Kannwischer is joined by theologian and professor N.T. Wright to explore the depth of God’s grace. Together, they look beyond a narrow view of forgiveness to discover grace as God’s ongoing work of renewal—restoring us to our true vocation as image bearers.
Through Psalms of confession, refuge, and praise (Psalms 36, 51, 31, and 103), they reflect on how self-awareness, honesty, and trust open the way for healing and hope. This episode is an invitation to remember God’s goodness, embrace his mercy, and bless the Lord.
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