39 episodes
Bear with Me: Integrating Belief and Practice in the Christian Life Vanessa Caruso & Andy Withrow
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- Religion & Spirituality
Vanessa and Andy work towards understanding how rooting in God's Word and the Words of Jesus transforms both our imaginations and our daily habits. We look at BIG IDEAS and explore ways to bring them down to earth to be lived out in our kitchens and our offices, in our neighbourhoods and with one another.
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How to Sabbath in 2023
Vanessa & Andy welcome back Naomi Yeker (from our most downloaded episode of all time) and new guest Yvonne Mann. Naomi & Yvonne took the season of Lent to explore more deeply the concept and practice of Sabbath. They take some time to reflect on what they learned and give some helpful and insightful ideas for practicing Sabbath in 2023!Resources mentioned in the show:Walter Brueggemann - Sabbath as ResistanceMarva Dawn - Keeping the Sabbath WhollyPracticing the WayAbraham Joshua Hesc...
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Lent: Common Abba
The disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray and he did. The way he opens the prayer both connects us to the season of Lent and frames what prayer is and how we're to approach it. Resources mentioned on the show:Peterson, Bolz Weber, and Brueggemann paraphrases of The Lord’s Prayer - HereKnowing God/Knowing Jesus Exercise from Trevor Hudson - HereFifty-Seven Words that Changed the World by Darrell Johnson- HereThe Lord & His Prayer by N.T. Wright - HereSupport the Show.
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Lent - Blooming in the Desert
Vanessa and Andy return with Bear with Me's annual Welcome to Lent Episode.Links mentions:Get Vanessa's Lent Guide here!Vanessa's Blog on Lent - Blooming in the DesertChristine Valters Paintner’s Lent 2023 Retreat/Course"Just Lent" Devotional Recommendation by VanessaSupport the Show.
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Spiritual Direction: Getting Started & What to Expect
This is Part 2 follow up to the "Intro to Spiritual Direction" episode.Vanessa breaks down the nuts and bolts of Spiritual Direction - how to find a director and what to expect for fees, your first meeting and beyond.Finally, Vanessa shares her idea of finding God at Disney while Andy looks for God in the Desert.Links & Resources:Here's a link to MORE LINKS for finding a Spiritual DirectorSupport the Show.
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Vanessa's Top 7 Advent Thoughts for 2022
Vanessa picked 7 of her favourite Advent thoughts that have been percolating in her heart and mind for this season and she shares them with us.Resources:Here's a Christianity Today(!) Blog Post from Vanessa with more ideas and resourcesVanessa's Gift ideas for locals - Victoria Gift GuideHere's a link to a downloadable Advent Guide from VanessaSupport the Show.
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Intro to Spiritual Direction Part 1
What is Spiritual Direction?What is a Spiritual Director?What's the value? Should everyone do it?What's the difference between Spiritual Direction and Counseling?Vanessa tells all in this 1st part of a 2 part series.Support the Show.