Renewing the Center

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A podcast for spiritual renewal. A space to reflect on ideas, on spiritual growth, and to hold the beauty of the bible.

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Episodes

Zephaniah 3v14-20 – experiencing the goodness of life on the other side of darkness

Dec 28, 2020•14 min•Ep. 50

John 1v1-18 Christmas - God has moved into the neighborhood!

Dec 25, 2020•9 min•Ep. 57

Luke 1v39-55 - having eyes to see Jesus when others miss Him.

Dec 23, 2020•15 min•Ep. 47

Matthew 11v2-11 doubt is normal – and it should spark questions for God.

Dec 21, 2020•13 min•Ep. 46

Spiritual Practice - Joy!

Dec 18, 2020•10 min•Ep. 56

Mark 1v1-8 - Preparing for Jesus – and advent reflection

Dec 16, 2020•13 min•Ep. 45

Galatians 4v4-7 – An Advent reflection – Jesus comes the fullness of time to move us from slave to daughter to heir!

Dec 14, 2020•12 min•Ep. 43

Spiritual Practice - Advent Two - Love

Dec 11, 2020•12 min•Ep. 49

Isaiah 6v1-8 - moving from feeling disqualified to ‘send me!’

Dec 09, 2020•12 min•Ep. 42

Psalm 25 The ways that God guides and leads us

Dec 07, 2020•18 min•Ep. 41

Spiritual Practice - Advent One - Hope

Dec 04, 2020•12 min•Ep. 48

Psalm 12 - Crying out to God when things are bad, and seem to be getting worse.

Dec 02, 2020•13 min•Ep. 40

Psalm 4 – You gave me room when I was in distress

Rich Villodas – the pastor at New Life Fellowship in NYC – has a great tool for what to do whenever a disproportionate reaction arises in your life. He invites us to ask these questions. 1. What happened? 2. What am I feeling? 3. What does the story I’m telling myself? 4. What does the gospel say? 5. What is the counter instinctual act that is required?

Nov 30, 2020•16 min•Ep. 39