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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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Leadership Lecture Series

Biola University

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In this series, listeners will be provided with a wealth of practical advice on pairing the often conflicting worlds of faith and business. The lectures in this collection feature Wayne Grudem, Dallas Willard, and many others as they attempt to analyze topics of work, business, leadership, stewardship, faith, and money from a Christian perspective.
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Friends in Formation

Renovaré

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A podcast from Renovaré where three very different friends—James Catford, Nathan Foster, and Richella Parham—take listener questions about life and faith, with the goal of listening, learning, and helping one another go deeper with God. New episodes monthly.
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Inside The Cup Podcast

Mike and Holly Walsh

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What is the good life? It consists in becoming a good person. It is actually possible to become a really good person, but it will involve changing who we are on the inside, our inner character. This is what Jesus means in Matthew 23:26 when he explains we must first clean the "inside of the cup," and if we do, our outward behaviors will be good naturally. Come join us at Inside The Cup Podcast for an engaging and down to earth conversation between a married couple about how you can become a ...
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The Veritas Forum

The Veritas Forum

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At the Veritas Forum, we believe we were made to seek truth and be changed by it. We are a community of students, faculty, campus ministers, and more, who are pursuing a vision of the university that seeks and stewards truth and invites people of all backgrounds to explore the ideas that shape our lives. Since 1992, we’ve shared lectures and conversations with a firm belief that generous dialogue is essential for universities and the Christian faith alike. In this podcast, we're pulling from ...
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Solum Podcast

Solum Literary Press

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In the Solum Podcast, we discuss and examine the intersection of the modern renaissances in evangelical literature, philosophy, and spiritual formation.
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The Eagle & Child Podcast

Layla Nahavandi & Guests

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On a dreary Tuesday morning in 1939, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien wandered into the Eagle & Child on St. Giles' Street in Oxford, England. The Eagle & Child was where these 'Inklings' gathered regularly to discuss their latest literary ideas, some of which would impact Christians worldwide for generations to come. The Eagle & Child Podcast is devoted to discussing the history and inspiring stories of influential Christian thinkers & their thoughts. 'A tip of the hat to the Inklings & Christ ...
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Parables #6. The Vineyard and the Wicked Husbandmen Parable: The Parable of the Vineyard Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California April 10, 1983 Scripture: Luke 20:1-47, Matthew 21:33-46 In Matthew 7:15-23, Jesus talks about false prophets and knowing a tree by its fruit. The Parable of the Vineyard points out that Israel had developed l…
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History reveals a lot of things about human nature: our innate drive towards progress, discovery, relationship, community. Often motivated by a drive to feel safe and flourish. But despite this instinct, history also shows that we’re prone to inflicting and being complicit to grave and violent injustices. We fail, regularly, at living well with our…
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It’s not hard to figure out what to do with our phones. But what is hard to figure out is what our phones are doing to us. Today’s speakers have written a lot about this topic. The first speaker is Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist at NYU and author of, The Anxious Generation, which has topped the New York Times bestseller list for 27 weeks in …
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In our American quest for a more perfect union, we often mistake unity for sameness. We mistake unity for conformity. But the functional unity of a system—seems to actually require diversity, distinction, and difference. In this episode, Christy Vines (Founder/ CEO, Ideos Institute) reflects on the problem of division today; how we increasingly inv…
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Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California April 3, 1983 Scripture: Matthew 13:1-30 (especially 24-30), Matthew 13:47-53 In today’s episode, we see how “The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares” and “The Parable of the Net” illustrate that there are many differences in the kinds of people who find a place in the kingdom of God. This includes…
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To true fans, baseball is so much more than a sport. Some call it the perfect game. Some see it as a field of dreams. A portal to another dimension. Some see it as a road to God. Others—”heathen” we might call them—find the game unutterably boring. Too confusing, too long, too nit-picky about rules. In this episode, Yankee fan John Sexton (Presiden…
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The Great Supper: One’s Kingdomly Birthright for a Mess of Pottage Parables: The Parable of the Great Supper, Jacob Steals Esau’s Birthright Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California March 27, 1983 Scripture: Luke 14:7-24, Matthew 22:1-14, Genesis 25:24-34 This is the fourth session of a 12-part series Dallas called “The Parabolic Teachin…
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It’s election season in America, and that brings a lot of questions about how we interact in the public square. How do we disagree respectfully across our differences? What do we do with competing truth claims in a pluralistic society? In today’s episode, you’ll hear pastor and author Tim Keller (1950 — 2023) discuss these questions. Tim lays out a…
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There’s a common misconception that Judaism is a religion of law and Christianity is a religion of love. But the very love commandments at the heart of Jesus’s teaching are direct quotes from Deuteronomy 6. Jesus, after all, was Jewish. Joining Miroslav Volf in this episode is one of the most important Jewish thinkers alive today: Rabbi Shai Held—t…
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3. The Secret Manner of the Kingdom’s Working: The Leaven and the Seed Parables: The Parables of the Seed and of the Mustard Seed, more on The Parable of the Sower Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California March 20, 1983 Scripture: Matthew 13:33 and Mark 4:26-33 This is the third session of a 12-part series Dallas called “The Parabolic Te…
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Visit https://DWillard.org for a wide variety of resources and opportunities that can serve as a means to help you “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” Dallas Willard Ministries exists to proclaim, teach and manifest the love, truth and transforming power of Christ and the Kingdom of God. We invite you to partner w…
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Problem-solving the crises of the modern world is often characterized by an economy and architecture of exploitation and instrumentalization, viewing relationships as transactional, efficient, and calculative. But this sort of thinking leaves a remainder of emptiness. Finding hope in a time of crises requires a more human work of covenant and commi…
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In today’s episode, a physicist explores this question: Where do you see beauty in the world, and does it point to a higher purpose? You’ll hear from Ard Louis, a professor of theoretical physics at Oxford. Ard shares why he finds his research beautiful, where he believes the laws of nature come from, and how his Christian worldview helps him make …
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The Availability of the Kingdom for Those Who Can See and Hear Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California. March 6, 1983 Scriptures: Matthew 3:2; Matthew 4:17; Matthew 12:14-21; Matthew 13:10-17, Matthew 13:37, Luke 8:10, Mark 4:9-12; Isaiah 6:9-13 This is the first session of a 12-part series Dallas called “The Parabolic Teaching About Ch…
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Can music teach us how to live? In this interview Evan Rosa invites Daniel Chua—a musicologist, composer at heart, and Professor of Music at the University of Hong Kong—to discuss his latest book, Music & Joy: Lessons on the Good Life. Together they discuss the vastly different ancient and modern approaches to music; the problem with seeing music f…
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Worship as the Fine Texture of Real Life January 25, 2008 At the 2008 Calvin College Symposium of Worship, Dallas spoke on “Worship as the Fine Texture of Real Life.” He explained what worship is and how it can become a part of everything we do. Dallas read these two definitions of worship: 1. "In worship we engage ourselves with, dwell upon, and e…
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Nathan welcomes author Sarah Clarkson to the show to discuss Scottish preacher and fiction writer George MacDonald—a key influence on Sarah’s literary career as well as her faith. Show Notes You can find Sarah writing regularly at her Substack, From the Vicarage (sarahclarkson.substack.com) or discover her books at sarahclarkson.com Recommended by …
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In today’s episode, you’ll hear the story of Molly Worthen. As a journalist and historian at UNC, Molly has written about Christians for years as an outsider. But in this conversation, she shares how something unexpected happened to her recently: she became one. Molly talks with Lorien Foote, a history professor at Texas A&M. They explore Molly’s w…
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How to Save Your Life September 12, 2011 When you think about the phrase “being saved,” most people think about saving their soul. But what about the rest of you? Dallas explains that salvation is for every aspect of our lives and helps us understand how to redeem our time and bring everything we do back into the kingdom of God. Definitions: · “Spi…
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“The whole of human existence is like some sweet parable told in the most improbable place and circumstances. … God values our humanity. … One of the things that's fascinating about the Hebrew Bible is that it declared and was loyal to the fact that God is good and creation is good.” Novelist and essayist Marilynne Robinson joins Miroslav Volf to d…
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Following Christ: Taking on the Mind of Christ January 1, 2003 "The Following Christ conference was an annual event hosted by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Dallas had the honor of speaking at the closing session of the conference that took place in Atlanta, GA, December 28, 2002 - January 1, 2003. He painted a beautiful picture of what it mean…
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Mark McMinn's book, The Science of Virtue: Why Positive Psychology Matters to the Church, bridges the gap between psychology and Christianity. McMinn recounts his journey from skepticism to integrating faith with scientific study, challenging the historical rift between the two fields. He highlights the strides made by Christian scholars in virtues…
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Poet laureate, professor, and author Ben Myers joins Nate to discuss a book that has been a constant and formative presence in his life: Dante's The Divine Comedy. Benjamin Myers is the Crouch-Matthis Professor of Literature and the director of the Great Books Honors Program at Oklahoma Baptist University. A former poet laureate of Oklahoma, he is …
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Rev. William Barber and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove discuss the political, moral, and spiritual dimensions of poverty. Together, they co-authored White Poverty: How Exposing Myths About Race and Class Can Reconstruct American Democracy, and they’re collaborators at the Center for Public Theology and Public Policy at Yale Divinity School. About Rev. W…
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Thanks for joining us today on Book Notes. We've explored David Brooks' insightful journey in "The Road to Character," where he reflects on the virtues that truly define a person's legacy—beyond mere achievements and accolades. Brooks challenges us to embrace humility, self-awareness, and inner strength as we navigate life's complexities and strive…
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Julian of Norwich is known and loved for the lines revealed to her by God, “All shall be well and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well.” But beyond the comfort of this understandably uplifting phrase, what are theological and philosophical insights we might learn from this anonymous medieval Christian mystic and anchoress? Ryan …
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Visit https://DWillard.org for a wide variety of resources and opportunities that can serve as a means to help you “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” Dallas Willard Ministries exists to proclaim, teach and manifest the love, truth and transforming power of Christ and the Kingdom of God. We invite you to partner w…
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Nathan Foster has an in-person conversation with Mimi Dixon and Richard Foster about the two introductory books in the 2024-2025 Renovaré Book Club season — Richard's classic Celebration of Discipline and Mimi's Worth Celebrating (a book biography that explores why Celebration of Discipline started a movement). Registration for the Renovaré Book Cl…
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In this episode of Book Notes, host Jackie Quinn presents "The Character Gap" by Christian B. Miller. This book explores the intricacies of human morality, uncovering through psychological research why individuals often behave in ways that contradict their stated values. Miller suggests that while most people aim to be good, their actions can vary …
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Today’s episode is about worldviews. What is one? Do you have one? And, if so, how does it influence your daily life? You’ll hear from Dallas Willard (1935 — 2013), a philosophy professor from USC. Willard explores how we can identify worldviews, why we should question ours, and how Jesus offers a unique and satisfying one. This forum was held at U…
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Dallas Willard (1935-2013) was an influential philosopher and beloved author and speaker on Christian spiritual formation. He had the unique gift of being able to speak eloquently to academic and popular audiences, and it’s fascinating to observe the ways his philosophical thought pervades and influences his spiritual writings—and vice versa. In th…
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In this episode of BookNotes, host Jackie Quinn introduces the book "Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics, and Romance Became Our New Religion and What to Do about It" by David Zahl. The book explores how modern-day obsessions—from career success to parenting, technology to politics—have taken on quasi-religious significanc…
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What does it mean to be fully alive and at peace with ourselves and our neighbors in the anxiety and fear of contemporary life? Joining Evan Rosa in this episode is Elizabeth Oldfield—a journalist, communicator, and podcast host of The Sacred. She’s author of Fully Alive: Tending to the Soul in Turbulent Times. Together they discuss life in her mic…
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In "Renovation of the Heart," Dallas Willard tackles the perennial question that echoes through the apostle Paul's writings: why do we struggle with behaviors contrary to our beliefs? Willard contends that our approach to spiritual growth often starts with external efforts to modify behavior, but true transformation must begin within, at the core o…
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In "How to Raise Kind Kids," Thomas Lickona presents parenting as a nuanced art rather than a strict science, acknowledging the evolving challenges parents face. Through insightful anecdotes and scientific research from institutions like Yale, Lickona emphasizes that kindness is cultivated through consistent practice from a young age. He advocates …
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Mariah Velásquez, Director of the Incarnatio Center for Formation and Integration at Westmont College and Associate Director of the Martin Center, joins Nate on the Life with God podcast to talk about a favorite book—Brother Lawrence’s The Practice of the Presence of God. Show Notes 1. Book excerpts: Practicing the Presence of Christ An Habitual Se…
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In this episode of BookNotes, host Jackie Quinn introduces the book "A Walking Disaster" by Jamie Aten, a psychologist and disaster relief researcher. Aten shares his personal journey through cancer and discusses the similarities between his battle with cancer and his professional work studying resilience in the face of humanitarian disasters. Tune…
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Elizabeth Neumann served as the Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism and Threat Prevention at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security during the Bush Administration, and came back to the White House again in 2017 to serve in the Trump Administration. Her job was to counter emerging right-wing extremism, fueled by long-standing anger, resentmen…
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