Life with God: A Renovaré Podcast
Renovaré
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.
Episodes
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Feb 3, 2020 • 27min
Richard Foster — The Foxtail
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
Jan 20, 2020 • 39min
Mimi Dixon — Interior Castle: Field Guide for the Soul
"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.
Jan 9, 2020 • 47min
Carolyn Arends — Contemplative Community
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.
Dec 16, 2019 • 32min
Jean Nevills — Aware and Awake
"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.Read Jean's original essay related to this podcast, Light Enough to Live By.
Dec 9, 2019 • 38min
Richella Parham — Finding Freedom from Constant Comparison (Part 2)
"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.
Dec 2, 2019 • 42min
James Catford — Bible and Borderlands
"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.
Nov 11, 2019 • 27min
Richella Parham — Finding Freedom from Constant Comparison (Part 1)
Author and Renovaré Ministry team member Richella Parham talks with Nathan Foster about her new book Mythical Me: Finding Freedom from Constant Comparison.
Oct 29, 2019 • 32min
Lacy Borgo — Meeting Jesus in the Marginalized
Read the related essay, Unlimited Liability: A Movement Towards Generosity.
Oct 14, 2019 • 35min
Richard Foster — Compassion Starts Near and Small (Streams: Social Jusice)
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.
Oct 1, 2019 • 36min
Sarah Bowling — Letting Holy Spirit Lead
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.
