Podcast
Voices from the Desert
Hosted by Joshua Hoffert and Murray Dueck · EN
In the early days of Christianity, men and women fled to the desert and became the wisest sages of their era. Voices from the Desert explores how the wisdom of Ancient Christianity applies to our modern world. Where do the streams of historic Christianity intersect with contemporary Christianity? And how do we come to know God deep in our heart? Join Joshua Hoffert and Murray Dueck for a deep dive into the mystics, union with God, patristic theology and what it all means in our modern world.
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From the Desert Fathers to Pietism and Revival, how encounter shapes the inner life of a leader. an interview with Roger Helland
4w ago01:25:45Tap to summarizeFrom a pagan hippie in California a to a presence centered prayer ambassador, join Voices from the Desert in a conversation with Roger Helland as we talk about monastic movements, pietism, presence centered spirituality, the formation of the inner man, and how encounter changes everything."If you're seeking God, He will find you."For more about Voices from the Desert, visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VoicesfromtheDesertFor more about Roger Helland, visit: https://igniteprayer.ca/For info about his book, check it out on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Pursuing-Gods-Presence-Practical-Renewal/dp/0800763270
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Recovering ourselves, a look at trauma and healing through the GROW method.
Mar 2300:45:58Tap to summarizeWe often live life from the bottom-up or outside-in, rather than living from within. Our bodies inform our emotions, and our spiritual growth, rather than living from the inside out with a settled emotional core. How do we go from a dis-regulated lifestyle to integration with the Father's heart? How do we actually become like Jesus? Join Joshua Hoffert as he interviews Ron Huxley. Ron is a MFT, creator of the Trauma Toolbox, and is anticipating the release of his new book, The GROW Reset.For more info about Voices from the Desert, visit our Patreon: patreon.com/VoicesfromtheDesertFor more about Ron Huxley, visit: https://ron-huxley.com/
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The Shaping of a Worldview: an interview with David Takle
Feb 1801:38:00Tap to summarizeMost 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 having a worldview is having a worldview." Voices from the Desert welcomes David Takle from Kingdom Formation to talk about how our worldviews are shaped. David breaks down how the west's focus on belief and doctrine over belonging and relational intimacy has led to a watered-down gospel, producing Christians who are unaware of their true identity and purpose. Tune in to join the discussion!For more about Voices from the Desert, visit out Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VoicesfromtheDesertFor more about David Takle and Kingdom Formation, visit: https://kingdomformation.org/
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Chaplaincy, Homelessness, and Spiritual Direction: an interview with Jeremy Males
Feb 601:00:10Tap to summarizeHave 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 and/or a homeless shelter? Join Voices from the Desert as they sit down with Jeremy Males. Jeremy is a pastor, chaplain, and spiritual director.For more about Voices from the Desert: https://www.patreon.com/VoicesfromtheDesertFor more about Jeremy and LCFI: https://www.lcfi.org
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From the street to the church: becoming a pastor, an interview with Justin Menzies
Dec 2301:22:45Tap to summarizeJoin 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 radically transformed. For more about Justin and First Love Church, visit: https://firstlovechurch.ca/For more about Voices from the Desert, visit: https://www.patreon.com/VoicesfromtheDesert
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Were they all platonic heretics (a look at early theology)?
Nov 1901:09:35Tap to summarizeHow 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 the influence of ancient philosophy on the early Christians.For more about Voices from the Desert, check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VoicesfromtheDesert
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Prophecy doesn't predict the future, a conversation with Eric Janzen
Nov 1101:09:10Tap to summarizeHow 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 Eric Janzen, author of the book "Ponder: Valuing and Evaluating the Gift of Prophecy".For more about Voices from the Desert, visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VoicesfromtheDesertFor more about Eric Janzen's book, visit: https://www.amazon.ca/Ponder-Valuing-Evaluating-Gift-Prophecy/dp/B0BXN41ZZF
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What should an anointed leader look like?
Oct 2801:11:41Tap to summarizeHow 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 Psalm 89.For more about Voices from the Desert, visit: https://www.patreon.com/VoicesfromtheDesert
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A Strange and Gracious Light: Incarnating Jesus in the Practice of the Church, an interview with Andrew Arndt
Oct 600:42:58Tap to summarize"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, Andrew encourages his leadership team to be a sacramental offering towards each person who walks in on Sunday morning. When considering theological positions, the practice of "Church" is often tertiary. What would it look like if we considered each Sunday an incarnation, and each sacrament made us aware of the invisible?Join Voices from the Desert as they dive in with Andrew Arndt and his latest book, "A Strange and Gracious Light".For more about Voices from the Desert, visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VoicesfromtheDesertFor more about Andrew's book, visit: https://heraldpress.com/9781513816203/a-strange-and-gracious-light/
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The Prayer Rule: Guideposts for Transformation
Sep 2700:52:38Tap to summarizeJoin 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"? In the earliest monastic writing, simple instructions were given to disciples like when Anthony the Great said, "Whoever you may be, always have God before your eyes; whatever you do, do it according to the testimony of the holy Scriptures; and in whatever place you live, do not easily leave it." These translate into guideposts for the spiritual life. They point you in the right direction. For more about Voices from the Desert, visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VoicesfromtheDesert
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