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Life with God: A Renovaré Podcast

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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.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes329Founded12 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Nathan talks with Jon Bailey, Renovaré Ministry Team member and new author of the book Dwelling in Christ (first book in this season's Renovaré Book Club). The two discuss how Jon came to experience and write about the never-ending journey of transfo... more

Nate speaks with retired psychiatrist Dr. Hilary Johnson about how the indivisibility of body, mind, and spirit means that wellness is, at some level, always a spiritual endeavor—empowered by God in and through loving relationships.

On Life With God, Nathan has a fascinating conversation with author Mark Buchanan about his WWII novel, What Is Left of the Night—why he wrote it, what he learned, and how it offers a vision of kingdom living we can carry into present-day crises.

We invite you to enter a time of prayer with Nathan Foster as he works through the Litany of Humility’s three movements and expands them with his own meditations. The prayer begins, “O Jesus! meek and humble of heart, hear me.”

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Jonathan R. Bailey
Author of Dwelling in Christ; co-creator of the Dwell Bible app; Renovaré Board and Ministry Team member
Renovaré
Episode: Jonathan Bailey — The Godward Journey
Hilary Johnson
Beekeeping retired psychiatrist
Independent (Renovaré guest)
Episode: Hilary Johnson — Body, Mind, and Spirit
Mark Buchanan
Author, pastor, and professor
Author of What Is Left of the Night
Episode: Mark Buchanan — Telling the Story of Le Chambon
Ragan Sutterfield
Anglican priest and author of Watch and Wonder, Birding as a Spiritual Practice
Church in Little Rock, Arkansas
Episode: Ragan Sutterfield — Eyes to See
Tim Mackie
Lead scholar and creative director for Bible Project
Bible Project
Episode: Tim Mackie + Carla Harding — Shaped By the Word (Bonus Ep.)
Carla Harding
International Strategy Director for 24-7 Prayer
24-7 Prayer
Episode: Tim Mackie + Carla Harding — Shaped By the Word (Bonus Ep.)
Monty Harrington
Renovaré staff member
Renovaré
Episode: Renovaré Staff — The Spiritual Fruit of Pilgrimage
Carolyn Arends
Renovaré staff member
Renovaré
Episode: Renovaré Staff — The Spiritual Fruit of Pilgrimage
Grace Pouch
Author of Savoring Childhood, Practical Wisdom for Slowing Down
Renováre / Renovaré
Episode: Grace Pouch — Slowing Down and Savoring Childhood

Host

Nathan Foster
Host of Life with God: A Renovaré Podcast; leading contemplative, formation-focused conversations

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 583 ratings
  • Beautiful Story About Life with God

    I just want to express my gratitude for Nathan’s interview with Dr. Hilary Johnson. Her words encouraged and blessed my soul. I appreciate her experience as a practitioner and patient, and her understanding of the mind, body, and spirit as a reflection of the Triune God.

    May God continue to guide Nathan in choosing such thoughtful guests for this show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oneyal
    United Statesa month ago
  • an insightful and prophetic message for our times

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Dee Loy
    4 months ago
  • Stick to Life with G

    I have gleaned much from this podcast over the years, particularly from the episodes truly centered on life with God. But when the hosts try to talk politics/social justice, the tangible spark of the Spirit is almost always diminished… it feels like shallow, one-dimensional moralizing rather than genuine inspiration or even unbiased, thoughtful discussion. This is unfortunate because there is potential to be much more ecumenical and fruitful.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    owen severne
    United Statesa year ago
  • (Still generally) Great, but...

    Updated my review from seven years ago. I appreciate the current editing so Nathan's sounds aren't as distracting as they once were in the earlier episodes.

    However, these newer episodes are hit or miss for me. Some weeks contain great spiritual insights that are essential to formation. Other times (like today), both Nathan and the guest seem caught in some kind of ivory tower (especially if the guests are professors)--another words just out of touch.

    This week was a wonderful example, the ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Sunndawgg
    United States2 years ago
  • A great podcast from a great organization!

    Over the past year I’ve grown to love this podcast and look forward to every new episode. I find Nate’s questions of his interviewees to be very thoughtful and open me up to learning about new thought leaders and topics in the spiritual formation space.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GregAtch
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners describe the show as a calm, nourishing space for soul-centered conversations.
Fans appreciate thoughtful questions and depth, though some feel newer episodes lean too academic.
Many praise the host's listening and gentle pace, calling episodes life-giving.

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Jonathan Bailey — The Godward Journey
Q: So have you got the hack for spiritual growth then? Is that what the book is?
Bailey responds that there is no simple hack; growth is a lifelong journey with two steps forward and one step back, requiring patience and a willingness to live out the transformation rather than merely learning theory.
Jonathan Bailey — The Godward Journey
Q: Could you give us a brief description of the Threefold Way, the framework you were working with?
Bailey explains that the Threefold Way is an ancient framework with three stages—purgation, illumination, and union—through which a person becomes more like Christ, with purgation purifying habits, illumination transforming the person, and union bringing about a deep alignment with God.
Tim Mackie + Carla Harding — Shaped By the Word (Bonus Ep.)
Q: Should Christians prioritize the reading of scripture above all other spiritual disciplines?
Tim and Carla converge on the idea that scripture should be central but intertwined with other disciplines like prayer, meditation, and community study; the health of interpretation comes from balanced practice, humility, and discernment within a community.
Tim Mackie + Carla Harding — Shaped By the Word (Bonus Ep.)
Q: Kathleen asks, what's the best way to have confidence that the way we're interpreting scripture is true to the original context and perspective of the writers?
Tim answers by explaining that Scripture has historically illuminated who God is and how the early church understood the texts, while recognizing that interpretation benefits from engaging with historical context, church tradition, and the community of believers to test and weigh interpretations.
Lori Melton — The Gift of Spiritual Giants
Q: Who have been some others that you spent time with?
She lists Evelyn Underhill as a foundational figure, then expands to Francis of Assisi and others as part of a multi-year progression in giants.

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What is Life with God: A Renovaré Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Thoughtful, slower-paced conversations explore spirituality, formation, and practical faith in daily life. Episodes balance personal stories, scholarly or practical perspectives on scripture, prayer, and communal healing, with attention to holistic well-being, contemplative practice, and social issues through a faith lens. A notable pattern is the blend of biblical study, spiritual formation, and lived experience—often paired with Renovaré's contemplative traditions and a focus on hospitality, race, parenting, and culture. Listeners may appreciate a gentle, reflective tone, in-depth guests, and a steady invitation to integrate faith with everyday life, though some episodes lean into academic or historical angles that feel distant to casual ... more

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1. Jonathan R. Bailey
2. Hilary Johnson
3. Mark Buchanan
4. Ragan Sutterfield
5. Tim Mackie
6. Carla Harding
7. Monty Harrington
8. Carolyn Arends

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