Best Steven Hovater Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 7: Gideon Falls, Vol. 1: The Black Barn, with Steven Hovater 2:23:17

2h ago2:23:17

2:23:17

Host Mark Ohrenberger continues his mission to share great stories from comics and graphic novels with his friends who don't read comics. GNA focuses primarily on comics and graphic novels from outside the superhero genre. On this episode, Mark welcomes his friend Steven Hovater to discuss: Gideon Falls, Vol. 1: The Black Barn Writer: Jeff Lemire A…

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Ep. 6: Chris Condon Interview: That Texas Blood 48:54

7d ago48:54

48:54

On this week's episode, Graphic Novel Apostle Mark Ohrenberger is thrilled to welcome Chris Condon, writer of That Texas Blood, to the podcast. Chris discusses That Texas Blood's evolution from an idea for a film project to a wildly successful comic book series, the ideas Chris wanted to explore while telling west Texas tales across time and genre,…

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Ep. 5A: Two from Mad Cave - Dick Tracy and Sanction 13:02

23d ago13:02

13:02

On this week's mini episode, Graphic Novel Apostle Mark Ohrenberger discusses two books from his pull list - both from publisher Mad Cave Studios - Dick Tracy and Sanction. Dick Tracy, Issues 1-2 Writers: Alex Segura & Michael Moreci Artist: Geraldo Borges Colors: Mark Englert Letters: Jim Campbell Sanction, Issues 1-2 Writer: Ray Fawkes Artist: An…

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Ep. 5: Radiant Black, Vol. 1: (Not So) Secret Origin, with Travelle McManus 1:47:16

28d ago1:47:16

1:47:16

Graphic Novel Apostle Mark Ohrenberger continues his mission to share great stories from comics and graphic novels with his friends who don't read comics. Will any become Graphic Novel Disciples? We'll see! GNA focuses primarily on comics and original graphic novels from outside the superhero genre. In this episode, Mark welcomes his friend Travell…

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Ep. 4: I Kill Giants, with Crystal Hogg 1:38:39

1M ago1:38:39

1:38:39

Graphic Novel Apostle Mark Ohrenberger continues his mission to share great stories from comics and graphic novels with his friends who don't read comics. Will any become Graphic Novel Disciples? We'll see! GNA focuses primarily on comics and original graphic novels from outside the superhero genre. In this episode, Mark welcomes his friend Crystal…

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Ep. 3A: Profane 1 4:00

2M ago4:00

4:00

Host Mark Ohrenberger checks in to discuss one new comic from his pull list: Profane #1 Written by Peter Milligan Art by Raul Fernandez Colors by Giada Marchisio Lettered by Jeff Eckleberry Published by Boom! Studios Our next full episode will release on Monday, June 17, 2024, at 5:00 a.m. Central and will cover: I Kill Giants Written by Joe Kelly …

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Ep.3: That Texas Blood, Vol. 1, with Jared Lillard 1:24:15

2M ago1:24:15

1:24:15

Graphic Novel Apostle Mark Ohrenberger continues his mission to share great stories from comics and graphic novels with his friends who don't read comics. Will any become Graphic Novel Disciples? We'll see! GNA focuses primarily on comics and original graphic novels from outside the superhero genre. In this episode, Mark welcomes his friend Jared L…

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Ep. 2A: SIKTC No. 37 & White Boat No. 1 12:17

2M ago12:17

12:17

Host Mark Ohrenberger checks in to wrap up the discussion of Criminal, vol. 1: Coward and discusses two new issues from his pull list: Something is Killing the Children #37 Written by James Tynion IV Art by Werther Dell'Edera Colors by Miguel Muerto Lettered by AndWorld Design Published by Boom! Studios White Boat #1 Written by Scott Snyder Art and…

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Ep. 2: Criminal, Vol. 1: Coward, with Peyton 1:26:47

2M ago1:26:47

1:26:47

Graphic Novel Apostle Mark Ohrenberger continues his mission to share great stories from comics and graphic novels with his friends who don't read comics. Will any become Graphic Novel Disciples? We'll see! GNA will focus primarily on comics and original graphic novels from outside the superhero genre. In this episode, Mark welcomes his friend Peyt…

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Ep. 1A: Spy Superb Feedback and Mugshots No. 1 9:18

3M ago9:18

9:18

In between full Graphic Novel Apostle episodes, host Mark Ohrenberger checks in to share some feedback from Ep. 1: Spy Superb and discusses a new first issue: Mugshots, #1 of 4 Written by Jordan Thomas Art by Chris Matthews Lettered by Lucas Gattoni Published by Mad Cave Studios Our next full episode will release on Monday, May 20, 2024, at 5:00 a.…

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Ep. 1: Spy Superb, with Chad Tappe 1:43:45

3M ago1:43:45

1:43:45

Graphic Novel Apostle Mark Ohrenberger embarks upon his mission to share great stories from comics and graphic novels with his friends who don't read comics. Will any become Graphic Novel Disciples? We'll see! The Graphic Novel Apostle Podcast will focus primarily on comic books and original graphic novels from outside the superhero genre: Crime No…

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Welcome to the Graphic Novel Apostle Podcast! 1:32

3M ago1:32

1:32

Graphic Novel Apostle Mark Ohrenberger embarks upon his mission to share great stories from comics and graphic novels with his friends who don't read comics. Will any become Graphic Novel Disciples? We'll see! And we'll hopefully have a few laughs either way. The Graphic Novel Apostle Podcast will focus primarily on comic books and original graphic…

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A Prayer Before Service 4:49

9M ago4:49

4:49

Erin Brogdon and Steven Hovater walk through a prayer practice to be used in preparation for a time of service.

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Lectio Divina | A Meditation on Zacchaeus 11:04

10M ago11:04

11:04

A Lectio Exercise from Luke 19:1-10

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Breathing the Psalms | A Meditation 8:51

10M ago8:51

8:51

33:5 The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love. 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. 75:1 We give thanks; your name is near. 70:1 Be pleased, O God, to deliver me. O LORD, make haste to help me! 103:1 Bless the LORD, O my soul, an…

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Sabbath | A Meditation from Erin Brogdon 6:14

10M ago6:14

6:14

A guided meditation revolving around the theme of Sabbath by Erin Brogdon. Part of a series of meditations Erin and I created for the Harding Lectureship in 2023.

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Examen | A Meditation from Erin Brogdon 12:39

10M ago12:39

12:39

My friend Erin Brogdon offers an Examen Meditation. Prepared for the Harding Lectureship in 2023. Music licensed through Soundstripe.

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Spiritual Steps 43 | Discerning the News 1:06:13

3+ y ago1:06:13

1:06:13

In this episode I'm joined by my friend Elizabeth Smith (@tweetinginLA) for a conversation about "The News". One of the challenges of our age is engaging the news in a healthy way, and Elizabeth offers wisdom for how reading and engaging the news can be a part of a healthy spiritual life. You can reach me on twitter at @stevenhovater, and find addi…

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A Prayer Sparks Companion Meditation 10:01

3+ y ago10:01

10:01

This is a guided meditation to use with Prayer Sparks, available at https://sparks.cardsBy Steven Hovater

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Meditation 4: The Ocean 30:01

3+ y ago30:01

30:01

Created in partnership with NCYM, this meditation revolves around ocean motifs. Designed for anybody ready to relax and meditate on the beach (or making an imaginative journey!).By Steven Hovater and Shannon Cooper

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Meditation 3: The God Who Dwells Within Us 12:01

3+ y ago12:01

12:01

Created in partnership with NCYM, this meditation calls our attention to the Presence of the Holy Spirit within us.By Steven Hovater

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Meditation 2: Dwell 11:43

3+ y ago11:43

11:43

Dwell | Wait | Abide | Remain | Stay | Linger | Live This guided meditation centers around the reality that we dwell in God's presence. Take a few moments (the meditation is 12 minutes), and center yourself in the fact of God's abiding presence. Find more resources for prayer at https://sparks.cardsBy Steven Hovater

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Meditation 1: Presence 12:04

3+ y ago12:04

12:04

This is the first in a series of guided meditations. More resources for prayer are available at https://sparks.cards. You can also join in the community at https://facebook.com/prayersparks for daily prayers and more, and I would love it if you reach out to me at https://twitter.com/stevenhovater.By Steven Hovater

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42 | Words to Start 10:40

4y ago10:40

10:40

Prayer needn't be inaccessible to beginners. The Lord is with us, whether we feel proficient or not! And yet, we find it helpful to have "rails" to get us on our way. This episode has a couple of nudges to get us on our way, and may be helpful whether you're beginning, or beginning again (as we all do!)…

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41 | Sacred Attention 10:19

4+ y ago10:19

10:19

How is prayer related to our capacity for attention?By Steven Hovater

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40 | Curiosity 9:46

5y ago9:46

9:46

Curiosity is an underrated spiritual practice!By Steven Hovater

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39 | Music for Music's Sake 6:20

6+ y ago6:20

6:20

I need a lot of practices in my life for learning to listen well—I bet I'm not the only one!By Steven Hovater

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38 | A New Week's Resolution 7:59

6+ y ago7:59

7:59

A year? Please. Give me a resolution for a week.By Steven Hovater

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37 | A Fully Grateful Moment 9:39

6+ y ago9:39

9:39

A simple meditative exercise for developing gratitude.

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36 | Enough 7:59

6+ y ago7:59

7:59

Let it be enough.By Steven Hovater

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35 | Prayer and Wisdom 8:26

6+ y ago8:26

8:26

Working on the relationship between prayer, which connects us to God, and wisdom, which is about living well in light of the future.By Steven Hovater

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34 | First Steps: Addressing God 9:46

7y ago9:46

9:46

How do you start a prayer? Where to begin?

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33 | Pursuing the Will of God 15:06

7+ y ago15:06

15:06

This episode explores the idea of "bearing fruit" in the parable of the sower...which might not mean what we think it does!

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32 | Hold on to Mystery 12:34

7+ y ago12:34

12:34

What does it mean to follow a Christ who is often shrouded in mystery?

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31 | Gathered and Sent 12:13

7+ y ago12:13

12:13

The spiritual life of Jesus’s people follows the rhythm of being gathered and sent. Jesus gathered us together, and sends us out. He calls us into the world of mission, and then sends us home again. Mission and Prayer are so closely intertwined that a person fully engaged in the spiritual life can scarcely tell where one ends and one begins.…

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30 | Be Silent (and Get Out!) 12:13

7+ y ago12:13

12:13

An episode that I'm totally uncomfortable with.

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29 | The Invitation 10:13

7+ y ago10:13

10:13

The journey with Jesus begins with his invitation.

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28 | Praying for Your Community by Listening to Your Community 10:07

7+ y ago10:07

10:07

This episode is all about praying for your community by learning to pay attention to what's happening in your community. host: Steven Hovater

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27 | Intimacy in Prayer 13:33

7+ y ago13:33

13:33

This may not be what you normally expect from an episode of Spiritual Steps, but I think it's important to have a conversation about what it means to experience intimacy with God during prayer, and how we manage our expectations of such experiences.

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26 | Bounce your Scope 11:33

7+ y ago11:33

11:33

This episode offers a way of praying that helps us develop our perspective. Sometimes you need to see the forest, and some times you need to see the trees.

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25 | Change Your Reading Context 12:19

7+ y ago12:19

12:19

The context in which you read a text can be just as important as the context in which it was written. This episode, we'll learn to use that. Three exercises for opening up the reading of scripture by shifting your reading context. Host: Steven Hovater

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24 | Read the Gospels 11:27

8y ago11:27

11:27

Try reading the gospels, one at a time, in single sittings. It takes a little longer than the normal way we encounter them, but it can enrich your understanding of Jesus and what it means to follow him. Host: Steven Hovater

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23 | Words of Affirmation 8:16

8y ago8:16

8:16

Learn the practice of intentionally using your language—one of your most powerful tools—to bless other people.

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22 | Discerning the Spirit 12:04

8y ago12:04

12:04

Much of what we search for is wrapped in mystery—and yet, God’s spirit is still leading and guiding us. Here is an exercise in which, we practice listening. The spiritual exercise outlined in this episode is a sort of examen-like practice for discerning the leading of the holy spirit in our lives. I hope it's useful to you! Please reach out on twit…

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21 | Praying for Your Enemies 12:04

8y ago12:04

12:04

Praying for our enemies is a difficult—but highly transformative spiritual practice rooted in the teachings of Jesus. In this episode, we talk about why that's important, and share some tips on how you can move towards that practice. Host: stevenhovater (twitter: @stevenhovater web: stevenhovater.com facebook: @stevenhovaterpage)…

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20 | Prayer Snacks 10:48

8y ago10:48

10:48

Take advantage of the practice of short "snacks" of prayer in the middle of your day!

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19 | Bounce Back 12:52

8y ago12:52

12:52

This episode is about bouncing back when your prayer life takes a dive, and collapses. Don't be afraid to begin again!

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18 | Get Physical 11:14

8y ago11:14

11:14

This episode is about the practice of praying with your body. Host: Steven Hovater (twitter: @stevenhovater)

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17 | Stretch the Silence 9:45

8y ago9:45

9:45

This episode is about developing your capacity for silence. host: Steven Hovater (twitter: @stevenhovater)

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16 | 10 Tips for Building Community 14:55

8y ago14:55

14:55

Here are my top ten tips for building community...these are the best steps I know of for developing relationships with people. host: Steven Hovater (twitter: @stevenhovater)

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