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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Dec 11, 2017 • 30min
Patty Kirk — The Gospel of Christmas
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?"
Dec 4, 2017 • 36min
Richella Parham — The Liturgy of Waiting
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.
Nov 20, 2017 • 32min
Shane Claiborne & Chris Hall — Finding God on Death Row
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.
Nov 13, 2017 • 30min
Shane Claiborne & Chris Hall — Taking Risks with God
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.
Nov 6, 2017 • 32min
Steve Macchia — Coming Alongside the Next Generation
“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.
Oct 30, 2017 • 30min
Carolyn Arends — Does Meek Mean Weak?
Renovaré Director of Education Carolyn Arends spoke recently at Pacific Community Church on the true power of being meek.
Oct 23, 2017 • 49min
Ragan Sutterfield — Wendell Berry and the Given Life
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.
Oct 16, 2017 • 42min
Chris Webb — The Courage to Face Our Brokenness
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.
Oct 9, 2017 • 27min
100th EPISODE! A Few Favorite Conversations
Podcast editor Brian Morykon interviews Nathan Foster and they share a few favorite clips from the first 100 episodes.
Oct 2, 2017 • 29min
Chris Webb — Shake off the Fear
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.
