Pastor Ben believes the Gospel is the lens through which we can rightly view cultural moments of our day. Each week on Conversations with Ben Dixon, join Pastor Ben as he welcomes trustworthy voices to help listeners seek God’s truth amidst the tension and difficulty of challenging topics. You’ll be inspired to think critically, dig deeper into God’s Word and develop your own conversations with people in your life.
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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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Communion often begins with good conversation, and good conversation often begins around the table. Join in on the table talk with award-winning singers, songwriters and authors Mark Lowry and Andrew Greer and their thoughtful guests for the brand new TV show and podcast – Dinner Conversations ... Turning the Light On One Question at a Time.
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Howdy, howdy, y'all. Welcome to My Life, My Story podcast. Everybody's Got a Story, Right? Join your hosts, Lee and Debra Cloer, as we share heart-to-heart conversations on life, relationships, and intriguing personal tales with our special guests, average Joes and Joans, like you and me. Here, they'll share their stories and dive into the meandering journeys of life everyone holds. Beyond the chats, embark on a scenic voyage through the enchanting Great Smoky Mountains and revel in hidden c ...
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Renovaré’s Education Program Coordinator Wendy Dean talks with Nate about wanting what’s best for our kids—and letting God’s vision of the best supersede our own.بقلم Renovaré
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Winn Collier — Hope That Won’t Disappoint
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Winn Collier, director of the Eugene Peterson Center for Christian Imagination, talks with Nathan about hardships that shatter false hopes and the one reality that provides a sturdy place to stand.بقلم Renovaré
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Steve Macchia — The Gift of Brokenness
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Steve and Nate have an honest conversation about whether Christian spiritual formation is a movement or just a moment or fad. They also delve into the importance of total abandonment to God and the gift of brokenness.بقلم Renovaré
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Sarah Clarkson — George MacDonald’s Fairy Stories
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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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Episode 33 | How Should Christians Engage in Politics | Jesus & Politics Podcast
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Join me today as I discuss six different ways that you can engage politics as a Christian respectfully and responsibly. for more information about this podcast or Pastor Ben’s ministry, please go to www.bendixon.orgبقلم Conversations with Ben Dixon
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Episode 32 | Why Don't Christians Engage in Politics | Jesus & Politics Podcast
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Thank you for joining the "Conversations" podcast with Pastor Ben Dixon. For the next several weeks, Pastor Ben will ask and answer one question per podcast regarding politics from a Christian/Biblical perspective. This is episode one and the question is "Why don't Christians Engage in Politics?" Should Christians engage in the political arena or s…
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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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Mimi Dixon and Richard Foster — Worth Celebrating
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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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Nick Page — The Bible as Holy Ground
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Author and podcast host Nick Page shares some guidelines for understanding the Bible and reading with a heart open to encountering God. Show Notes The Mid-Faith Crisis Podcast Some of Nick’s Books Nick Page on microblogبقلم Renovaré
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Mariah Velásquez — Practicing the Presence of God
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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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Julia Roller — The Right Book at the Right Time
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Writer and editor Julia Roller joins Nate to talk about how God uses books to guide us into transforming ideas and encounters and shares about the book that changed her life. Julia Roller is an author and editor living in San Diego, CA with her husband and three children. She is also the MomCo Coordinator at Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church…
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Deep relationships take time. Renovaré board and ministry team member Margaret Campbell shares with Nate what she's learned through the years about the slow and beautiful unfolding of true friendships — with people and with God.بقلم Renovaré
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Joe Davis and Nick Page — Disagreeing and Staying Friends
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Joe Davis and Nick Page have been friends for over 30 years and co-host The Mid-Faith Crisis Podcast. They share with Nate about disagreement as a productive part of friendship and faith that helps us work through concepts that impact our ability to love God and others. Show Notes The Mid-Faith Crisis Podcast Some of Nick’s Books Nick Page on micro…
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Adri-Marie van Heerden — Learning to Look Again
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South African Spiritual Director Adri-Marie van Heerden talks with Nate about making friends cross-culturally, the need for humility, and learning to see others as God sees us — with great regard. Adri-Marie's organization is called Tending the Fire. You can contact her at a3mvanheerden@gmail.com.بقلم Renovaré
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#69 | The Service of a Military Family & Their Struggles as a Dating/Married Couple - Michael and Jenna Barry
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Their story is one for the books. Their journey borders on the unbelievable. The path that led them to meet and the unexpectedly long journey and persistence that allowed them to finally become a married couple was only the beginning. Michael and Jenna Barry open up about the highs and lows of being a career military family. They share the lessons …
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John Paul Westin — Befriending the Prisoner
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Nathan talks with prison chaplain John Paul Westin about the penitentiary as parish and learning to see each person there as God's "friends and special ones." Show Notes A few annotated book suggestions from John Paul: Cur Deus Homo — Anselm of Canterbury thinks about why God needed/chose to become human. The 3 Colors of Community, Christian A. Sch…
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#68 | US Army Couple Turn Husband and Wife - David and Trisha Kirkland
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365 days, a broken generator, a pot roast, and a red velvet cake—how could these things possibly be related? We are glad you asked. David and Trisha Kirkland share their growing-up years and what brought them together in Fort Riley, Kansas, over twenty years ago. Listen as we learn about their whirlwind courtship and life as a military family. Visi…
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The Liturgy of Friendship — Elizabeth Moore and Audrey Elledge
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Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore, authors of Liturgies for Wholeness, join Nate to talk about the formational power of liturgy and friendship. Friendship is a relational connection point many people struggle with, but it's a grand invitation into deeper relationship with God. —Nathan Foster Show Notes Books by Elizabeth Moore and Audrey Elledge L…
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Audio Retreat: The Cup - A Meditation for Holy Week on Luke 22
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This meditation by Nathan Foster on Luke 22 invites us to the Mount of Olives where Jesus prayed “let this cup pass from me.”بقلم Renovaré
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#67 | Air Force Pilot A-10/F-16, Exchange Pilot to France, 7 Continents, CEO Defense Company - Dan Bader (USAF Ret.)
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Dan Bader is not one to demand attention with stories of antics and experiences, but once you get him talking, you can see he has definitely had many unique experiences. Dan went through the Air Force Academy and trained for a coveted career as a fighter pilot. Join us as we learn about his studies, training (training in France), and the many adven…
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#66 | Growing Up In England, College Soccer in America, 7/8th STEM Teacher - Bryan Wilkinson
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Bryan Wilkinson enjoyed growing up in Northern England. Soccer was his passion and all he wanted to do. After playing professionally for two years, the opportunity arose to attend school in Jacksonville, FL. While Bryan planned to return to England for medical school, God had other plans. Learn about Bryan's journey into wedded bliss, a growing fam…
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Trevor Hudson shares reflections on the influence that Desmond Tutu had on his life — as a friend, colleague, cellmate, and “contemplative in action.” Show Notes Desmond Tutu's Nobel Prize biography page Made for Goodness by Desmond Tutu Books by Trevor Hudson Other Episodes With This Guest Ep 47: Trevor Hudson — Friendship with God Ep 73: Trevor H…
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#65 | From Coast Guard Family to Crossfit Gym Owners...Oh and Much More!!! - Travis & Lydia Shook
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This couple has truly grown up together. Travis and Lydia met at a young age and jumped right into wedded bliss; or maybe more like wedded adventures. You'll be laughing uncontrollably as you hear about Travis' concussion putting together their first bed. Then you'll feel inspired to go out and grab the dream that God has put in your heart while yo…
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“We enriched each other.” Luci Shaw speaks with Nate about her rich friendship with Madeleine L'Engle and how they made one another better writers and better followers of Jesus. Show Notes + Transcript Nate: Lucy, we get to talk about your friend today. How did you first come to meet Madeline? Luci: Well, Madeleine and I met originally at Wheaton C…
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#64 | Much More Than Just His Florida Keys Bartender Stories - Jason Dixon
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Jason Dixon has lived a life that has opened his eyes to the fact that everyone has a story. His spontaneous spirit has driven him to pack up and move, try new things, and enjoy every moment of life. From Columbia, MO, to the Florida Keys, he has met people from all walks of life and learned something from each encounter. While he currently lives i…
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#63 | Renowned Real Estate Educator and Entrepreneur - Josh Cadillac
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Josh Cadillac knows about hard work, loss, sacrifice, and what it takes to create success. Josh comes from a long line of entrepreneurs and go-getters. Learn about his grandfather's persistence through the depression and his family's climb out of the economic crash of 2008. From a young age, his father put him to work, allowing Josh to solve proble…
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Sho Baraka — George Washington Carver
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Amisho “Sho” Baraka joins Nate for a fascinating conversation about George Washington Carver — a man whose faith directed his genius toward the good of others. Resources The Man Who Talks with the Flowers: The Intimate Life Story of Dr. George Washington Carver, by Glenn Clark Essential Writings of the American Black Church, by John Hunt Tuskegee U…
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#62 | Life of a Multifaceted Man: Small Business Owner, Wedding DJ, Proud Father, Husband, and Son - Tony Curtis
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Tony Curtis is always up for a new adventure. He grew up riding motorcycles and learning a lot of skills from his dad. His family demonstrates a true entrepreneurial spirit, and Tony continues to learn and grow as a local business owner. While he and his family have experienced great trials and tremendous loss, they have a story of faith and a grou…
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#61 | Rodeo Mom to 7 Kids in the Midwest - Julie Cook Mercer
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Julie enjoyed growing up in the country. Being without certain conveniences created memories and character. From clearing the field runway of cows for her dad and uncle's airplanes to raising seven rodeo kiddos, Julie has learned how to take life dishes and make lemonade. Enjoy the stories of growing up country, teaching middle schoolers, and livin…
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Andrew Arndt — On the Desert Fathers and Mothers
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Pastor and author Andrew Arndt talks with Nathan Foster about how the stories and examples of the desert fathers and mothers move from exhaustion, burnout, and pain into a more vibrant faith.بقلم Renovaré
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#60 | Home Schooled, IT Specialist, Pastor of Discover Church in Franklin, NC - Ben Windle
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Ben Windle felt the call to ministry fairly early in life. He and his wife Mallika have been married for almost 20 years and have grown tremendously as a couple and leaders. He shared about ministry opportunities and challenges in Hollywood FL and how his appetite grew for being in the trenches of ministry. He shares experiences from North Miami th…
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