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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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Brad East joined Nate on Life With God for a helpful conversation about how our use of technology must be governed by the overarching goals of spiritual formation in Christ. Show Notes Brad East is an associate professor of theology at Abilene Christian University. He is the author of four books: The Doctrine of Scripture (2021),The Church’s Book: …
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Grace Hamman — Tried and True Paths to Holiness
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28:57Grace Hamman talks with Nathan about medieval wisdom for how to cooperate with God’s grace to set aside vices (anti-love impulses) and put on virtues (loving, Christlike impulses). Grace Hamman, Ph.D. (Duke University) is a writer and independent scholar of late medieval poetry and contemplative writing. She is the author of Ask of Old Paths and Je…
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On Life With God this week, Nathan speaks with Andrew Ranucci, a spiritual director and mentor in the Next Frontiers program, about transitioning from pastoring a congregation to pastoring pastors. (The final day to apply for the 2026 Cohort of Next Frontiers is Friday, October 31, 2025.) Next Frontiers is a program that runs from January through N…
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Stanley Hauerwas and Tish Warren — Theology that Makes a Difference
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20:57In episode 305 of Life With God, Nathan speaks with Stanley Hauerwas, a theologian with a wide and profound influence. Also joining the show is Tish Harrison Warren (who has written the foreword to a new book showcasing Hauerwas's core ideas) about how Stanley shaped her life and ministry.By Renovaré
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Nate talks with Terry Wildman, lead translator of the First Nations Version of the Bible, about the way that cultural translation brings the beauty and meaning of scripture to the surface for people ready to hear the good news.By Renovaré
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Trevor Hudson – What I've Learned About God's Will
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31:54Trevor Hudson joined Nathan on the Life With God podcast to discuss his latest book, In Search of God’s Will—which will be our first group-read in the Renovaré Book Club starting this Fall.By Renovaré
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Julian Davis Reid – Becoming Folk of Rest
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33:26Musician and theologian Julian Davis Reid talks with Nate on Life With God about the invitations of Scripture and Black music to receive God’s rest—and to help others rest—while living in the tension of a world where so much is still not right. Show Notes The song "Nerve to be Super (For Michael)," played during the episode, is from Julian's upcomi…
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Nathan Foster sat down with Renovaré's president, Ted Harro, to discuss bold new ministry initiatives at Renovaré that will carry the founding vision forward to a Church and a world in need of renewal.By Renovaré
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Producers Brian Morykon and Grace Pouch interview Nathan Foster about his role as the host of Life With God and about the podcasting medium as a place for listening and growing together.By Renovaré
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Rebecca DeYoung — What To Do When We’re Angry
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38:31On episode 299 of Life With God (recorded live at the RēGathering conference), professor and author Rebecca DeYoung talks with Nathan about what to do when we feel angry. Show Notes Resources by Rebecca DeYoung Article: “How to Practice Hope” Essay: “Why Are You Angry?” Talk: “The Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath” Scholarly publications: Available online h…
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Venezuelan-Canadian author Paola Barrera joins Nate on Life With God to discuss her story of immigration and how it shaped her outlook on God’s kingdom.By Renovaré
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Bill Simmons — Letting the Land Lie Fallow
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32:33President and CEO of American Leprosy Missions (Hope Rises International) Bill Simmons speaks with Nate about burnout and the Sabbatical experience that brought deep healing to his soul. Show Notes Bill’s book: The Way of Interruption: Spiritual Practice for Organizational Life Read an excerpt from The Way of Interruption Find Bill at billsimmons.n…
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Kathleen Norris — A Sister's Reflections on Disability
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30:03Nathan speaks with renowned author Kathleen Norris about writing about her sister in her new book, Rebecca Sue: A Sister’s Reflections on Disability, Faith, and Love.By Renovaré
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Lisa and Mark McMinn — Invitation to Slow
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28:08The McMinn's join Nate to talk about life on their farm and finding the right pace for a flourishing life.By Renovaré
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In this audio meditation, Nathan Foster weaves together a selection of beautiful and challenging sayings by 17th-century spiritual director, Jean Pierre de Caussade that invite us to embrace God’s formation deep into our souls.By Audio Meditation: The Present Moment
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Walter Strickland II — Formed by Suffering
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34:29Nathan talks with Walter Strickland about his new book Swing Low and the way that the African American Christian experience adds crucial wisdom to living a with-God life.By Renovaré
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Amanda Held Opelt — God, Goodness, and Grief
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38:08Amanda Opelt talks with Nathan about finding her theological assumptions challenged during a season of deep grief. The two discuss the difference between wholeness and happiness and between goodness and prosperity in this music-filled episode.By Renovaré
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James Catford joins Nathan to talk about Jean-Pierre de Caussade's 18th century classic book on trust, Abandonment to Divine Providence — book 4 in this year's Renovaré Book Club. Show Notes James Catford joins Nathan to talk about Jean-Pierre de Caussade's 18th century classic book on trust, Abandonment to Divine Providence. Join several thousand …
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Reward Sibanda joins Nathan on the Life With God podcast to share his insights on fasting as a God-designed process of total surrender through which our bodies, minds, and spirits grow wide-awake to God.By Renovaré
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We sit down with John Rice, the self-proclaimed “Inside Man” of the car dealership world. With over 15 years of experience, John knows the ins and outs of the industry and uses his expertise to help those who are disadvantaged or struggling with bad credit achieve car ownership. Tune in as he shares insider tips, debunks dealership myths, and prove…
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Matthew Lewis joins Nathan to talk about his new book Human and the beautiful way God designed for our deepest longings — when we give them our attention — to lead us home to Jesus. Where to find Matthew The Follower Podcast: https://wearefollower.com/podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewis516/ Follower Instagram: https://www.instag…
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In this episode, meet a resilient New York-based photographer who’s faced life’s challenges head-on and emerged stronger than ever. After finding her passion and purpose behind the lens, she’s claimed her place in the world of photography—and she’s here to stay. Tune in for her inspiring story of perseverance, creativity, and triumph.Be sure to che…
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We had an unintentional hiatus but we are back. We discuss the Tik Tok ban and what has been going on in our life during our time away. Check in with us. We missed all of our friends
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Audio Retreat: Meditation on Patient Trust
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13:33Today’s podcast is a 13-minute meditation — an audio retreat — on a prayer by the French priest Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. Put on some headphones, find a comfortable spot, and let your soul be quieted.By Renovaré
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With over 30 years of experience, this legendary DJ Qlassick has spun his way from humble beginnings to the top of the music scene. Now, he's passing the torch, sharing hard-earned wisdom and insider tips to inspire and guide the next generation of DJs. From mastering the craft to navigating the industry, this is your backstage pass to the journey …
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"There are open vistas available to us in Christ," says Rich Villodas in this conversation with Nathan about the narrow path of Jesus and the quality of a life transformed by the perspectives and practices of Christ. Show Notes Rich Villodas is the Brooklyn-born lead pastor of New Life Fellowship, a large, multiracial church with more than seventy-…
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Nate visited with Luci Shaw in her home and recorded this special episode about her life as a poet and the potential she sees in words to call us into conversation with the art form itself and with God.By Renovaré
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