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.
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Nov 28, 2016 • 29min
James Catford — Healing Prayer Part 1
This week Renovaré releases interviews with the late Bill Vaswig, a Lutheran minister and long-time Renovaré ministry team member who focused on healing prayer. James Catford, a Renovaré board member and close friend of Bill, talks with Nathan to give us a glimpse into Bill's life and ministry.
Nov 21, 2016 • 43min
Chris Hall — The Trinitarian Nature of Spiritual Formation
"Spiritual formation is intensely relational." This week Chris Hall helps us understand how we become "ever more human as we become ever more like God." Taken from a recent Renovaré Making Ordinary Saints Gathering in Paoli, PA.
Nov 14, 2016 • 32min
Steve Macchia — An Invitation to a Well-Ordered Way
Steve Macchia, founder of Leadership Transformations and author of Crafting a Rule of Life, explores the concept of a 'rule of life' as a pathway to freedom. He reveals its historical roots linked to St. Benedict and emphasizes that such rules protect love rather than restrict it. Macchia discusses how everyone has an implicit rule shaped by daily choices and outlines key components like roles and passions that guide intentional living. He also shares personal practices for balance and self-care, encouraging listeners to embrace flexibility and grace in their spiritual journeys.
Nov 7, 2016 • 44min
Steve Fawver — Thirty Days at a Trappist Monastery
Steve Fawver, pastor of Spiritual Health & Care at Newberg Friends Church in Oregon, talks with Nathan about the value of retreats and reflects on a recent 30 day stay at a Trappist monastery.
Oct 31, 2016 • 38min
Richard Foster & Chris Hall — What Makes God Smile, Capitalism, and Other Listener Q&A
Nathan asks Richard Foster and Chris Hall listener questions ranging from what kind of conversation makes God smile to what spiritual formation has to say about capitalism and who to vote for.
Oct 24, 2016 • 29min
J. Brent Bill — Bad Quaker
Author Brent Bill talks with Nathan about his new book Life Lessons from a Bad Quaker: A Humble Stumble Toward Simplicity and Grace.
Oct 17, 2016 • 53min
Dallas Willard — The Role of Faith in Prayer
This week we unearth a gem from the archives—Dallas Willard at Azusa Pacific University giving a potent teaching on prayer.
Oct 10, 2016 • 39min
Richard Foster & Charles Moore — Mere Spirituality: A Conversation at Bruderhof
During a recent visit to a Bruderhof community, Nathan and his father Richard Foster sit down with Charles E. Moore, a contributing editor and author for Plough Publishing House. The conversation flows from what is essential to a "mere spirituality" to the importance of a child-like heart.
Oct 3, 2016 • 22min
Emily Alexander and Leslie Moore — Community Life at Bruderhof
Nathan visits a Bruderhof community in New York and talks with two of its members about what it's like to live in a Christian community that shares all its possessions.
Sep 26, 2016 • 22min
Jan Johnson — Meeting God in Scripture
Author, retreat leader, and spiritual director Jan Johnson talks with Nathan about the importance of both studying and meditating on Scripture, and her new book Meeting God in Scripture.
