Lifesprings Podcast

Britt Santos - Lifesprings Canada
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Lifesprings International is a global network of women whose mission is to connect, encourage, and prepare women worldwide to impact their communities with the love of Jesus Christ. In our show, we will discuss the unique challenges Christian women worldwide face when on "Kingdom Assignments," how we can overcome them together and support one another in pursuing Christ-likeness.

  1. 1D AGO

    Kingdom Assignments - Part 2 with Kae Ting Trouilloud

    In this second part of our "Kingdom Assignments" series Britt and Christa talk to a former Lifesprings school student, Kae, about her experience discovering her own assignments. Kae talks about how her missionary and ministry work changed as she became a mother, and the advice she has for other women who are asking "what now" as their lives change.

    53 min

  2. FEB 1

    Kingdom Assignments

    This is the first episode of a new series called "Kingdom Assignments!" Britt, Christa and returning guest, Janice Gutierrez, discuss where this term came from and how Lifesprings ministry schools brought this way of viewing serving from a practicum requirement into everyday Christian life. Janice, who is the former Executive Director of Lifesprings International, pastor and author, explains what G.R.A.P.E.S are and how they can help us discern the ways Jesus is calling us to be part of the mission to love others as He loves us. Janice's book, "Searching for My Brighter Way: Lessons on Learning to Let My Light Shine," can be found on amazon.com.

    1h 7m

  3. JAN 1

    Rule of Life: Practices of Presence - Part 7

    In our last episode in the "Practices of Presence" series, Christa interviews Lifesprings Executive Director, Dianna (DU) Anton, about the Rule of Life. As the Director of Lifesprings and a global missionary serving for over 2 decades, Dianna has personal experience with integrating the Rule of Life into her personal and vocational life. Anton helps us understand what this practice is, how it is a tool for spiritual formation and why it is better than New Year's resolutions! To find out more, go to: https://lifesprings.org/developing-a-rhythm-of-life/ or contact us at: info@lifesprings.org You can also check out this great website to see examples of how others have crafted their own version: https://ruleoflife.com/ We also recommend checking out Ruth Haley Barton's work on the Rule of Life: https://transformingcenter.org/2010/05/arranging-our-lives-for-spiritual-transformation/

    58 min

  4. 12/06/2025

    Silence and Solitude: Practices of Presence - Part 6

    In this episode, Britt and Christa talk about not talking - with silence and solitude being the 5th theme in our series. Britt brings some personal experience and perspective on how Christians with disabilities can help us appreciate the impact of contemplative practices for our community. Resource recommendations are: "Spirit of the Disciplines" by Dallas Willard "Celebration of Disciplines" by Richard Foster "Invitation to Retreat" by Ruth Haley Barton The "Year End Examen" developed by the LifeSprings team can be found here: https://lifesprings.org/examen/

    49 min

  5. 11/02/2025

    Fasting and Freedom: Practices of Presence - Part 5

    In part 5 of our series on Practices of Presence, Britt and Christa talk to Author Tracie Bartak about Christian fasting. In this conversation, we explore what fasting is and what it is not, as well as some tips on how we enter into this practice. You can find Tracie's book "The Fight for Family: Cultivating a Spirit Led Home" here https://www.amazon.ca/Fight-Family-Cultivating-Spirit-Led-Home/dp/1662887884 or wherever you get your books. One of our podcast guests' book recommendations this month is the parenting books from Paul David Tripp, and Christa's mention was "The Justice of Jesus" by Joash Thomas.

    56 min

  6. 10/02/2025

    Discernment: Practices of Presence - Part 4

    In part 4 of our series, Britt and Christa talk with Dr. Carol Potratz about the gift and practice of "discernment." We ask Dr. Carol what exactly discernment in the Christian sense is, what the Bible has to say about it and how we can practice it together.

    1h 17m

  7. 09/03/2025

    Examen prayer, Holding Space and Listening: Practices of Presence - Part 3

    In our third episode of the "Practicing Presence" series, Britt interviews Dr. Beth Broadbooks, a spiritual director and instructor at Kairos University. Britt and Dr. Beth talk about listening, how the Ignatian Examen prayer can help, and what in the world it actually means to "hold space." To learn more about Dr. Beth Broadbooks, her spiritual Direction practice or check out her "People Who See" podcast, head to: https://www.peoplewhosee.com/ The Examen questions from the beginning episode, the history around Ignatian prayers and more variations on the Examen prayer can be found here: https://www.jesuits.org/spirituality/the-ignatian-examen/ Brittany references a book that inspired a portion of this series based on the teachings of Brother Lawrence. A modern translation can be found here: https://www.amazon.ca/Practice-Presence-God-Modern-English/dp/1521299757/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KPnOdOWvymjnhuhTrgdftrvWItF337CVvV5VG7mv35OzF812CR2yv3sylF-YhF2Wx_fe5sX4jIgbVmSQaG9Y5BxB6ZAdoqHEk4zmiMZ_PclVuxDJuS22qY1QHGzRR-9OBMG-6TWqYfbJu_gENeNOrWvXdSVcWTy6eaSN3WR1yOk5pWHzNpit6Fk7Qe7AlmzmUYdMyVRfoZMMXjku1Ukpxhuf3Vo3N4UeBoeZOod6KQxd8G_VWMz83mXKtc108_4HlESYmqC2HKzy17Op1p5i5RLBed7E75qbD47UkJ0WHLk.jA7_De5QO0APbzZLoD4zCl-fkB4De41ZQ7vi5lTymfs&dib_tag=se&gad_source=1&hvadid=667095424204&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9001394&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=4432824893489177642--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=4432824893489177642&hvtargid=kwd-300709920208&hydadcr=23283_13656955&keywords=practicing+the+presence+of+god&mcid=d7575ac175f53446aac22907416b1832&qid=1756875769&sr=8-1

    55 min

  8. 08/01/2025

    Sabbath Rest: Practices of Presence - Part 2

    In our second season, "Practices of Presence," Britt and Christa invite Lifesprings Prayer Ministry leader Terri LaBrie to talk to us about Sabbath and how rest allows us to be more present with God and others. Terri helps us discuss what Sabbath is AND what it isn't, as well as discuss some of the common ways we miss out on all the gifts God has for us in rhythms of rest. Want to check out Lifesprings weekly devotional "Tuesdays Together?" Find it here: https://lifesprings.org/tuesday-together-blog/ Or get the devo in your inbox every week. To subscribe, contact us at info@lifesprings.org Our book recommendations for this month are: "When the Soul Listens" by Jan Johnson. You can find this book and other books Jan has written here: https://janjohnson.org/shop/when-the-soul-listens/ "Sabbath as an Act of Resistance: Saying No to the Culture of Now" by Walter Brugermann https://www.amazon.ca/Sabbath-Resistance-Saying-Culture-Now/dp/0664239285 Or check out any of the many fantastic books written on Sabbath and rest by Ruth Haley Barton.

    1h 17m
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Lifesprings International is a global network of women whose mission is to connect, encourage, and prepare women worldwide to impact their communities with the love of Jesus Christ. In our show, we will discuss the unique challenges Christian women worldwide face when on "Kingdom Assignments," how we can overcome them together and support one another in pursuing Christ-likeness.

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  • Creator
    Britt Santos - Lifesprings Canada
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Britt Santos - Lifesprings Canada
  • Show Website
    Lifesprings Podcast