Best Nathan Erickson Podcasts (2025)

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Managing Generational Wealth: Inside DFE Capital with Terence Thompson, CFA 51:31

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In this episode, Terence Thompson shares his path from Air Force officer to investment leader at a multi-billion-dollar single family office in Arizona. He opens up about lessons learned across institutional and family office investing, his personal motivations, and the balance between wealth creation, preservation, and purpose. A must-listen for a…

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Day 10: "Doing the Work" – Dana Corsello • Daily Advent: Meeting Fear 5:50

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"It may be Christmas out there, but it's Advent in here." The Rev'd Canon Dana Colley Corsello has served as Vicar of Washington National Cathedral since 2017. Since her ordination in 1999 and with her husband, Andrew, she has also served parishes in Tuxedo Park, NY, Richmond, VA, and San Francisco. Her proudest achievements are her beautiful sons …

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Day 9: "Fear & Trembling" – Ryan Whitley • Daily Advent: Meeting Fear 8:55

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"What wonders await behind the veil of fear, terror, and the sublime." The Rev. Ryan Whitley is the Rector of St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church in St. Petersburg, Florida. He is a lover of all things horror with a particular fondness for horror and weird fiction from between 1875 and 1945. He hosts the Whiskey and the Weird podcast (now in its eighth se…

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Day 8: Talking with Kids – Robert, Emerson & Grace • Daily Advent: Meeting Fear 5:44

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"I don't want to do something too scary." Robert, Emerson, and Grace are kids at Trinity Cathedral, Portland. Join us every morning in Advent for Meeting Fear, an aural Advent calendar of daily reflections on fear and how it affects our relationship with God. Listen at Daily Advent or wherever you listen.…

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Day 7: "Living With Fear" - Aimee Fritsch • Daily Advent: Meeting Fear 7:42

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"It's okay to be scared by the thing – but don't be scared of the thing." Aimee Fritsch is a biker, cat mom, government gal, and postulant for the vocational diaconate in the Diocese of Oregon. She’s currently burning the candle at both ends as a policy analyst in the governor’s office, intern at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Eugene, student at Be…

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Day 6: "The Opposite of Fear is Hope" – Bingham Powell • Daily Advent: Meeting Fear 6:01

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"The reality of fear is not new." The Rev'd Bingham Powell is rector of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Eugene, Oregon. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, taking care of his chickens, or making music on oboe and English horn. Bingham recently received his doctorate from Virginia Theological Seminary. Join us every morning in…

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Scott Erickson — Excavating Prayer through Art 31:11

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Artist, author, and speaker Scott Erickson joined Nate for a conversation about creative expression as a way to speak truth, notice God's work in our lives, and excavate prayer and adoration for Christ. Show Notes Scott Erickson is an artist, author, and performance speaker who mixes autobiography, mythology, and aesthetics to create symbols and mo…

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Day 5: "What Creature Will Hear My Prayer" – Jessica Pierce • Daily Advent: Meeting Fear 4:46

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"Near misses." Jessica E. Pierce (she/her) is the author of Consider the Body, Winged. Winner of the 2024 Lois Cranston Memorial Poetry Prize from CALYX, she has also been a two-time finalist for the Pablo Neruda Prize from Nimrod, a finalist for the New Ohio Review’s NORward Prize, and a finalist for the MVICW Poetry Contest, for which she receive…

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Day 4: "Fear and Faith are Partners" – Ian Doescher 5:16

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"I only talk to God when somebody's about to die." The Rev'd Dr. Ian Doescher is author of the William Shakespeare's Star Wars and Pop Shakespeare series and a pastor ordained in the Presbyterian Church USA. Join us every morning in Advent for Meeting Fear, an aural Advent calendar of daily reflections on fear and how it affects our relationship wi…

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Day 3: "Close Encounters" - Jeanne Kaliszewski • Daily Advent: Meeting Fear 4:49

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"Our response to fear is often control." The Rev'd Jeanne Kaliszewski loves Jesus, the Gospel of Luke, and the Book of Jonah. She has been a priest since 2019 and rector of St. John the Evangelist in Milwaukie, Oregon since 2021. She graduated with an MDiv from the Church Divinity School in the Pacific in 2019, an achievement only possible because …

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Day 2: "The Horror of the Bible" - Brandon Grafius • Daily Advent: Meeting Fear 5:37

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"Religion is at its best when it helps us move beyond our limits." Brandon Grafius is professor of biblical studies and academic dean at Ecumenical Theological Seminary, Detroit. His most recent book is Scared by the Bible: The Roots of Horror in Scripture (Morehouse Publishing, 2025). He is the co-chair of the Society of Biblical Literature’s Bibl…

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Day 1: "The Hope of the Barn Light" - Spencer Brown • Daily Advent: Meeting Fear 5:49

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"Let our fear be diminished by the light." The Rev. Spencer W. Brown is Congregation Priest Associate at Washington National Cathedral, where he joined the Canon Vicar’s team in 2023. Spencer has served congregations in Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. He shares his life with his husband, Lucas, and their dog, Cruella. They love watching horror mov…

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Introducing "Meeting Fear" • Daily Advent 2025 6:21

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The Christmas season is full of cheery Santas and shiny wrapping paper, but in that first year, Mary and Joseph faced scary times – much as we do today. In Meeting Fear, we will consider fear and how it affects our relationship with God. Join us every morning in Advent for this aural Advent calendar of daily reflections. Listen at http://dailyadven…

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Episode 71 - Creating the Future, One Action at a Time with Michael Sheldrick 49:54

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Change rarely begins with certainty. It begins with a decision to act. In this episode, Nathan is joined by Michael Sheldrick to explore what it takes to turn ideas into real impact. Michael Sheldrick is the Co-Founder and Chief Policy, Impact and Government Affairs Officer for Global Citizen, who oversees a global team of 30 professionals who work…

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Brad East – God in the Digital Age 41:54

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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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Episode 70 - The Best of Times, The Worst of Times: Finding Humanity in the Age of AI 29:29

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The robots used to be a distant concept from science fiction, but not anymore. They are already here, walking among us. From agentic AI to artificial general intelligence, the digital frontier is evolving faster than most can process. As these tools grow smarter and more autonomous, the heart of the matter is finding out how to stay grounded, curio…

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Episode 69 - Reflections on AI, Humanity, and Innovation 59:21

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AI is not just a distant concept but a force that quietly transforms how nonprofits create, communicate, and connect. The key to successful adaptation of AI technologies is embracing imperfection, letting AI spark direction, structure, and scale, even when the first draft isn’t perfect. As the sector evolves by the week, adaptability becomes the ul…

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Grace Hamman — Tried and True Paths to Holiness 28:57

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Grace 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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Andrew Ranucci — What Pastors Need 25:27

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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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Episode 68 - AI with Integrity: Preserving Values in a Digital Age with Meena Das 44:55

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The nonprofit sector continues to reshape with AI, but its power comes with responsibility. The ethical use of AI is essential to ensure technology serves human values rather than replacing them. Organizations need to balance hope and fear, embrace accountability, and create policies rooted in empathy, equity, and integrity. Evolving beyond awarene…

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Stanley Hauerwas and Tish Warren — Theology that Makes a Difference 20:57

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In 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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Episode 67 - When the Ground Shifts: Adapting to AI and Tech Change 35:43

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Living in a rapidly changing technological era, the development of AI reminds us that what feels stable today can shift overnight. Just as global pandemics and political scenarios are reshaping our world quickly, AI is accelerating change at an unprecedented pace. The key not just to survive but to stay at the top of the technological game is to le…

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Terry Wildman — Wisdom Keepers 37:05

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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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Episode 66 - A New Paradigm: A Preview of the FundraisingAI Global Summit with Woodrow Rosenbaum & Mallory Erickson 42:33

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In this week’s episode, we welcome Mallory Erickson, the creator of Practivated, and Woodrow Rosenbaum, founder and CEO of With Intent. This conversation focuses on the balance between productivity and efficiency with the help of AI in a world where speed often overshadows substance. Together, they shed light on how innovation can empower nonprofit…

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Trevor Hudson – What I've Learned About God's Will 31:54

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Trevor 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 33:26

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Musician 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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Episode 65 - Assume Anything Is Possible: AI, Philanthropy, and the Future 43:39

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From outdated best practices to the rise of agentic AI, the world of artificial intelligence is changing by the day. Reshaping how we work, lead, and give, AI is evolving faster than any other technology we’ve seen before. In this episode, Nathan and Scott comment on the urgency and importance of mindset shifts around AI, the emergence of new roles…

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Ted Harro — The Renew Campaign 32:39

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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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Episode 64 - Design Thinking, Vibe Coding, and the Human Side of AI with Jason VanLue 46:37

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In this episode, Nathan welcomes Jason VanLue, VP of Product at Virtuous, to explore the intersection of design thinking, branding, and AI. Starting the conversation, Jason shares his unique journey into product development and storytelling. The duo dives into the importance of design principles, the art of vibe coding, and why the human touch matt…

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Nathan Foster — Celebrating 300 Episodes 36:51

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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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Episode 63 - Geneva AI for Good Summit: Ethics, Energy, And Accountability 38:11

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The term ‘Responsible AI’ is more than a buzzword; it’s a call to action. When we talk about responsible AI, it’s not about some fancy tech tools; it’s about power, ethics, leadership, and long-term consequences. The question we need to ask is ‘Who defines what’s safe? Who decides what’s ethical?’. At present a handful of tech giants shape the answ…

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Episode 62 - Geneva AI for Good Summit: Insights on AI & Humanity 40:42

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Today's conversation from the AI for Good Summit in Geneva, Nathan and Scott explore the evolving role of AI in shaping a better world. The summit, held under the United Nations banner and inspired by Neil Sahota, marks its 10th anniversary by focusing on how AI can accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The discuss…

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Rebecca DeYoung — What To Do When We’re Angry 38:31

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On 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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Episode 61 - Navigating Super Intelligence, Governance, and Human-First Transformation 31:33

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In the rapidly accelerating world of Artificial Intelligence, the pace of innovation can feel overwhelming. From groundbreaking advancements to the ongoing debate about governance and ethical implications, AI is not just a tool; it's a transformative force. As we race towards super intelligence and navigate increasingly sophisticated models, how do…

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Episode 60 - Authenticity Over Perfection: AI, Trust, and the Future of Healthcare Philanthropy 42:23

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AI is no longer a remote concept; it’s here, reshaping how we communicate, work, and lead. But in a value-based sector such as healthcare philanthropy, AI adoption isn’t just about innovation; it’s about alignment, trust, and purpose. Curiosity fuels exploration, and authenticity remains the most valuable currency of our time. As organizations stru…

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Episode 59 - Human + AI: Shaping the Nonprofit Work of Tomorrow 48:48

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In an era where Artificial Intelligence is redefining our world at a remarkably swift pace, the traditional way of doing things no longer guarantees decent outcomes. The transformation of how we work, create, and find meaning due to AI puts the conventional job pyramid into a disruptive mode. It’s our responsibility to embrace curiosity, adapt bold…

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Paola Barrera — The Gift of Immigration 34:04

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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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Episode 58 - Courage: From Fear to Forward Motion in the Age of AI with Mallory Erickson 40:59

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In today’s rapidly evolving landscape of technology, Artificial Intelligence isn’t just another tool but is becoming a part of the framework of how we live and work. But with that realization comes the question: What does it mean to use AI responsibly? How do we balance innovation with impact? And what happens if we let fear get in our way of engag…