06 Apr 2020

Mike Murphy-episode 219

Mike Murphy joins me on this week’s Faith Conversations. We discuss his latest Rumblings column that he posts weekly on Fridays on Facebook. This particular one is powerful and related to the times in which we live as people sheltering in place because of the Coronavirus Pandemic.

Here is a link to Mike’s Rumblings that are central to our conversation.

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30 Mar 2020

Ruth Everhart-episode 218

The #MeToo movement has revealed sexual abuse and assault in every sphere of society, including the church. On this week’s Faith Conversations, author, speaker, and pastor Ruth Everhart joins me to talk about The #MeToo Reckoning. As a survivor of both sexual assault and sexual harassment, Ruth has done her own deep work processing her stories. The conversation is riveting as we focus on her new book.

Find Ruth Everhart in these places:
• Website
• Facebook
• Twitter
 

 
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26 Mar 2020

Teaser & Encouragement-episode 217

Just a quick teaser to tell you that my son John and I will do a movie podcast in the next two weeks. Wanted to give everyone a heads up to watch The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. It is a Netflix original, so it’s free and available. (If you have Netflix, watch here!)

Mike joined me, too, for this short 6-minute burst of encouragement!…Read More

23 Mar 2020

W. David O. Taylor-episode 216

David Taylor was just what the doctor ordered for Faith Conversations this week. During these unprecedented days of the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic, a dive into the Psalms through the teaching of David Taylor, assistant professor of theology and culture at Fuller Theological Seminary was a comfort and a joy. I think you will really enjoy our conversation that centers around his book Open and Unafraid: The Psalms as a Guide to Life.

Remember the amazing video of Eugene Peterson and Bono talking about the Psalms. You know who the mastermind and question-asker was? Yup, W. David O. Taylor! David has me diving into a Psalm a day and maybe you’ll join me. I read a wonderful paraphrase of a Psalm, either from The Message, or Psalms Now, or Psalms for Praying, then a translation of the same Psalm and take time to meditate or…Read More

16 Mar 2020

Michelle Van Loon, Coronavirus convo-episode 215

Michelle Van Loon joins me again as we have a needed, encouraging conversation surrounding Coronavirus. What does the Faith Conversation look like and what does it encompass? Spiritual practices, meditating on what is good, helpful, and encouraging. We introduce some spiritual practices and mention some helpful Scripture verses—and mention some blog posts and a poem getting lots of traction, as well it should: Rev. Lynn Ungar’s poem Pandemic.
• Pandemic Poem
• Michelle’s website
• Perennial Gen website
• Michelle on Facebook
• Michelle on Twitter
• Michelle’s new book coming out soon: Becoming Sage
 

 
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09 Mar 2020

Peggy Weber-episode 214

Peggy Weber joins me on the podcast this week as we focus on overcoming self-doubt and appreciating the gift of YOU! Peggy is an award-winning journalist and author who has been working at her craft for nearly 40 years. Some know her from her popular Spun from the Web column. Her latest release is Enough As You Are. She is abundant in energy and a delightful conversation partner.

Find Peggy:
• Twitter
 

 
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02 Mar 2020

Michelle Van Loon-episode 213

Good friend, Michelle Van Loon, joins me again on the podcast. We respond to a listener email sent in response to the podcast with Melissa Camara Wilkins. Michelle and I talked about cultural and Christian conditioning we received as women. We also discussed how to handle conflict and how many aren’t prepared or are fearful of engaging in conflict. We delved into boundaries and a few other themes centered in Christian culture.

An enlightening conversation.

Find Michelle:
• Website
• Facebook
• Twitter
 

 
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24 Feb 2020

Shea Tuttle-episode 212

Shea Tuttle is my guest this week on the podcast. She’s written a fascinating book on the life of Mr. Rogers titled, Exactly As You Are: The Life and Faith of MISTER ROGERS. Shea is coeditor of Can I Get a Witness?: Thirteen Peacemakers, Community Builders, and Agitators for Faith and Justice. She holds an MDiv from Candler School of Theology at Emory University.

Find Shea Tuttle in these places:
• Website
• Twitter
 

 
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17 Feb 2020

Alison Cook & Kimberly Miller-episode 211

Alison Cook and Kimberly Miller join me on the podcast to talk about Boundaries for Your Soul: How to Turn Your Overwhelming Thoughts and Feelings into Your Greatest Allies. Most of us know about Boundaries for our interpersonal relationships that Henry Cloud and John Townsend alerted us to with their Best-seller. Alison and Kimberly talk about how to create healthy boundaries for our internal world. A powerful concept and a powerful book.

Check out the following links for both authors.

Alison Cook
• Website
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Boundaries for Women Video Course
Kimberly Miller
• Website
• Facebook
• Instagram
 

 
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10 Feb 2020

Lenten Resources-Episode 210

This week looks a bit different on Faith Conversations. I wanted to remind everyone that the season of Lent is right around the corner. Ash Wednesday 2020 is February 26. On this episode you’ll hear several voices highlighting a variety of Lenten and Holy Week devotionals. This will give you time to order one if you like a resource to walk you through Lent or aid you on your journey. Mike Murphy starts things off as he and I highlight a few that leaped out at us, and then I’m joined by 3 authors who have written new books for this upcoming season.

Katherine Sonderegger joins me first. She and co-author Margaret Adams Parker have written and illustrated Praying the Stations of the Cross: Finding Hope in a Weary Land. Then Leah Schade talks about her devotional For the Beauty of the Earth, followed by Emily DeArdo telling about her bo…Read More