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The Shaping of a Worldview: an interview with David Takle
Most Christian worldview discussions focus on doctrine or biblical theology. Rarely do they address the foundational assumptions shaping how we see the world. As has been said, "The problem with…
Chaplaincy, Homelessness, and Spiritual Direction: an interview with Jeremy Males
Have you ever wondered how drug addiction and mental illness intersect with spiritual direction and the spiritual disciplines? How do you integrate spiritual disciplines into a church community…
From the street to the church: becoming a pastor, an interview with Justin Menzies
Join Josh as he interviews long time friend Justin Menzies, pastor of First Love Church in Calgary. Justin shares his story of running away from home at a young age only to be found by God and…
Were they all platonic heretics (a look at early theology)?
How influenced were the early church father by platonic and neo-platonic philosophy? Were many of them just Greek philosophers disguised as Christians? Join Josh and Murr as they dive in to discuss…
Prophecy doesn't predict the future, a conversation with Eric Janzen
How did the ancients perceive prophecy? Is it just about foretelling the future? What does it actually mean to hear the voice of God? Join Josh and Murr as they dive into all things prophecy with…
What should an anointed leader look like?
How does scripture describe an anointed leader? And how is Christ the perfect example? Join Josh and Murr as they talk about the current culture of leadership development in light of Isaiah 42 and…
A Strange and Gracious Light: Incarnating Jesus in the Practice of the Church, an interview with Andrew Arndt
"An unquantifiable amount of human pain is about to walk through those doors, so be gentle. Life is often hard on these folks, and it is a miracle that many of them are here.”With this simple phrase,…
The Prayer Rule: Guideposts for Transformation
Join Josh and Murray as they dive into the final rule of the Communion With Jesus The Daily Agenda from the monks at Goosechase Monastery and Nova Scotia. What does it mean to have a "rule of life"?…
Walling out the world and making silence
What does it mean to be a monk in the world? How can we foster a quiet heart to respond to the gentle tug of the Father? Join Josh and Murr as they cover Rule 9 of the document: The 10 Rules of…
Keeping in check and pleasing God, a look at Rule 8
Join Josh and Murr as they dive into Rule 8 of the Communion with Jesus Daily Agenda: Get Purified and Keep in Check. They boys explore watchfulness of heart, preparation, and living from the inner…
The heart, it speaks: an interview with Bishop Andrew Miller, Part 2
In continuing the conversation about healing of the heart with Father Andrew Miller of Heartsync Ministries, Father Andrew dives into the four core parts of the heart and the journey of discovery…
Discovering the value of synchronizing the heart: an interview with Bishop Andrew Miller, Part 1
Join Josh and Murr as they interview the founder of Heartsync Ministries about his journey of counseling, therapy, and encountering God. From the Jesus People Movement to encountering an angel and…
Dealing with the deep heart: insecurity, delusion, and schemes
The Psalmist tells us that the deep heart of man devises iniquity and plots our schemes. How might the 10 Rules of the Spiritual Life address the deep heart of man with all its lies, insecurities,…
Trust and what to do when it breaks down: Rule #5
In today's day and age we are surrounded with great examples of failed leaders. But does every failure constitute spiritual abuse and manipulation? It sure seems like some think so. Join Josh and…
Structure for the Spiritual Life: Spiritual Rules #3 and 4
Josh and Murr are back at it covering rules 3 and 4 from the Communion with Jesus Christ: 10 Rules for the Spiritual Life pamphlet from the monks at the Hermitage of the Annunciation in New Germany,…
Giving Structure to the Spiritual Life
Have you ever wondered how to point your life in a God-ward way? Murray and Josh are setting out on a series to cover a monastic document - "Ten Rules for the Spiritual Life" authored by the Orthodox…
Developing a Sound Mind: an interview with Michael Sullivant Part 2
Once again, the boys are back with Michael Sullivant. Tune in as Michael talks about developing a nest of virtues, how the ancients intuited spiritual growth, synchronizing the mind with Christ, and…
Developing a Sound Mind: an interview with Michael Sulllivant Part 1
Today on the Voices from the Desert, Josh and Murr interview Michael Sullivant and dive into a discussion on discipleship, the sound mind, and spiritual formation. Michael Sullivant is the founder of…
Questioning theology and meeting a priest: an interview with Chris Hawthorne Part 2
In part 2 of their conversation, Murray, Josh, and Chris talk about ancestral sin vs original sin, discovering the Desert Fathers, the Dark Night of the Soul, the potential witchcraft of "once saved,…
Questioning church and theology: an interview with Fr Deacon Chris, an Orthodox priest (almost), part 1
Murray and Josh sit down with good friend Chris Hawthorne to talk about his journey towards the Orthodox priesthood. Chris attended Murray's ministry school in the early 2000's and he and Josh have…
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