The spiritual discipline of reading scripture

The Signpost Inn Podcast

#Religion #Christianity #Signpost Inn

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Is God truly present in his word?

Today’s conversation is centered around our shared desire to read more scripture and some of the common obstacles that get in our way. Brandon, Matt, and Peter tackle questions like, “How do we experience God’s presence through the Bible?” and “Is academic study the best way to encounter God in the Bible? We wrap up with thoughts about what it means to “stand under scripture” and let its story shape us.

May this podcast be enjoyable and equip you to dive into God’s Word!

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Matt’s sermon
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Thanks to Rex Daugherty for creating the original theme music for this podcast. He's an award-winning artist and you can check out more of his work at rex-daugherty.com

106 episodes

The spiritual discipline of reading scripture

The Signpost Inn Podcast

published about a year ago

MP3•Episode home

Is God truly present in his word?

May this podcast be enjoyable and equip you to dive into God’s Word!

Links

Matt’s sermon
Sign up for In The Meantime, our weekly email :)

Thanks to Rex Daugherty for creating the original theme music for this podcast. He's an award-winning artist and you can check out more of his work at rex-daugherty.com

106 episodes

#Religion #Christianity #Signpost Inn

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The Meaning Crisis (Why more information doesn't help) 52:33

3 days ago52:33

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Is more information about God making you feel further from him? How do we know God more deeply when the only tool we have is mining for more data? Join us for today’s episode as we navigate the dark woods of information overload. Together, Brandon, Liv, and Peter unpack the crisis of meaning and how the answer that is often presented is to amass greater knowledge about God. The difficulty with this answer is that it takes propositional knowledge about God and makes it the sum total of what it means to have a relationship with him. Many of us experience a disconnect between the information we know about God and our life experience. Is there a way to experience the truths we believe about God? The group discusses various types of knowing and how faith in God is most connected to a participatory knowing. Instead of always seeking more information, we are invited to consent to the fact that we currently are in relationship with God. We pray you are blessed by this podcast! Jesus loves you! Links/References Explore your relationship with God through spiritual direction Get email summaries for the show on PodSnacks! Review the podcast ! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram . Check out our website for more resources! Thanks to Rex Daugherty for creating the original theme music for this podcast. He's an award-winning artist and you can check out more of his work at rex-daugherty.com…

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Afraid to Rest? (It's a trust issue) 54:16

17 days ago54:16

54:16

Does real rest feel like an elusive dream? Has your rest been turned into just another productivity hack? Today’s episode examines the nature of rest and why we all feel exhausted. Join Brandon, Liv, Matt and Peter as they unpack our human desire for rest and the obstacles we face to receiving it. A core insight that the group focuses on is that rest is really a trust issue. We can’t receive rest so long as we don’t trust God to give it to us. The group also challenges the assumption that we rest in order to work, citing the creation account for viewing rest as the culmination of work. The group closes out the conversation with some practical advice about how they’ve experienced rest in their own lives. Thanks for joining us today! Jesus loves you. Rest in his love. Links/References Get the Ebook : How to Actually Rest in Christ Get email summaries for the show on PodSnacks! Review the podcast ! His Heart Beats, (song) by Andrew Peterson We’re here to help you rest. Talk with us! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram . Check out our website for more resources! Thanks to Rex Daugherty for creating the original theme music for this podcast. He's an award-winning artist and you can check out more of his work at rex-daugherty.com…

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Is Life Suffering? (Hope: the only way out, is through) 57:08

4 weeks ago57:08

57:08

Does the Christian faith provide real hope for our day-to-day life? Or are we simply suffering here until we die? In today’s episode, the group tackles the issue of whether or not faith in Jesus provides any real hope for our earthly life. Sure, we understand that one day we’ll be resurrected and live eternally, but what about dealing with all the sin and suffering we face right now? The conversation focuses on our expectations for the Christian life and our sense that we are doing something wrong if we are suffering. The group talks about how it can be freeing to simply accept the difficulty of life and lay aside attempts to deny or distract us from this reality. The episode reaches its conclusion as the hosts expound on hope as the expanding of our vision to include more than our sufferings and sin. Thanks for joining the discussion! Leave us a review and let us know what you think Links/References Get email summaries for the show on PodSnacks! Liv’s “How to Host an Easter Feast” ebook Ebook: How to Actually Rest in Christ Want to talk with us? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram . Check out our website for more resources! Thanks to Rex Daugherty for creating the original theme music for this podcast. He's an award-winning artist and you can check out more of his work at rex-daugherty.com…

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Wine in the Word with Gisela Kreglinger 44:04

6 weeks ago44:04

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Is faith in Jesus more than intellectual assent? What if God meant for food and drink to invite us into the richness of embodied experiences of his love and goodness? In this episode, Brandon interviews Gisela Kreglinger, co-author of “Wine in the Word,” a Bible study about wine and its place in Christian feasting and fellowship. A through-line in the conversation is the idea that modern Christianity emphasizes intellectual knowledge about God, but glosses over the idea of experiencing God with our bodies and our emotions. Gisela unpacks how wine in particular, rich in symbolism as well as flavor, is an invitation to enjoy God and his good gifts. Thanks for joining the discussion! Let us know what you think Links/References “Wine in the Word” by Gisela H. Kreglinger and Randy Frazee “Cup Overflowing” by Gisela H. Kreglinger How to Actually Rest in Christ (ebook) Sign up for our weekly email of grace-filled goodness Schedule a call with us! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram . Check out our website for more resources! Thanks to Rex Daugherty for creating the original theme music for this podcast. He's an award-winning artist and you can check out more of his work at rex-daugherty.com…

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How long, O Lord? (Suffering in the meantime) 49:08

8 weeks ago49:08

49:08

How are we supposed to survive this crazy world while we wait for God to redeem us and bring us home? In today’s conversation, the gang wrestles through the question of how to endure life in the meantime between the cross and our eventual resurrection. They sit with Psalm 13 and reflect on the relatability in the psalmist’s words, “How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?” This passage launches the group off, talking about how difficult (and dangerous) it is to give an answer for the suffering we experience in life. The conversation finds its focal point in Jesus’ passion and how he endured suffering alone so that we wouldn’t have to. Jesus suffered through hell for you and he promises to be with you through all of your own suffering. Links/References Liv’s articles for Lutheran Witness How to Actually Rest in Christ . “ I’m with you ”, by Israel Houghton Schedule a call with us! Exodus 90 Review the podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram . Check out our website for more resources! Thanks to Rex Daugherty for creating the original theme music for this podcast. He's an award-winning artist and you can check out more of his work at rex-daugherty.com…

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Space to Breath with Niecy LoCricchio 43:18

10 weeks ago43:18

43:18

What is taking a spiritual retreat all about? In today’s episode, Brandon interviews Niecy LoCricchio on her book Space to Breathe , which is aimed at helping you plan a meaningful retreat for yourself or your group. Together, Brandon and Niecy unpack the fears we often experience as we enter times of silence and intimacy with God. Throughout the conversation, Niecy gives practical advice and teaches us about the purpose of a retreat. You won’t want to miss Niecy’s unique perspective on planning for “reentry” after your retreat! Friend, God loves you. May you experience his goodness and find a space to simply be with him. Links/References Space to Breathe , by Niecy LoCricchio Niecy’s website - The Soul Care Place How to Actually Rest in Christ Virtual Event: Explore the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises Signpost Inn Retreat : a grace-filled weekend of rest in Jesus Review the podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram . Check out our website for more resources! Thanks to Rex Daugherty for creating the original theme music for this podcast. He's an award-winning artist and you can check out more of his work at rex-daugherty.com…

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Spiritual Disciplines: The Receptive Life 53:55

13 weeks ago53:55

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What if spiritual discipline is not about achieving, but about receiving? In today’s episode, Brandon, Liv, Matt, and Peter explore the role of spiritual disciplines in the Christian life. Although easily twisted into a legalistic means of achieving moral improvement, the spiritual disciplines are actually the practices which help us receive God’s love. They are indeed disciplines, because it takes effort to train our hearts to let go of our own agenda and simply receive from God. They are paradoxically very hard and very easy all at once! But when we are freed from connecting spiritual discipline with our acceptance and self-worth, we can begin to engage with them in a receptive, curious manner. We pray that you hear the gracious invitation of Jesus to receive regular reminders of his love as you practice spiritual discipline! Links/References How to Actually Rest in Christ Ragged: Spiritual Disciplines for the Spiritually Exhausted by Gretchen Ronnevik Signpost Inn Retreat : a grace-filled weekend of rest in Jesus Review the podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram . Check out our website for more resources! Thanks to Rex Daugherty for creating the original theme music for this podcast. He's an award-winning artist and you can check out more of his work at rex-daugherty.com…

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Gretchen Ronnevik on "Ragged: Spiritual Disciplines for the Spiritually Exhausted" 56:05

14 weeks ago56:05

56:05

What if spiritual disciplines were intended as rest for the bedraggled believer, not routines for self-driven sanctification? Join us today for a conversation with author Gretchen Ronnevik about realistic, grace-filled spiritual disciplines. Learn from Gretchen’s experience with spiritual disciplines in the exhausting vocation of full time motherhood. Brandon and Gretchen explore questions like, “What is the goal of spiritual disciplines?” “What part do my efforts play?” and “Will grace make me lazy?” With analogies and stories throughout, this conversation will change the way you understand spiritual practice and discipline! We pray that the momentous grace of God would overwhelm you with joy and peace as you know that Jesus enjoys being with you! Links/References Ragged: Spiritual Disciplines for the Spiritually Exhausted by Gretchen Ronnevik Gretchen’s website Signpost Inn Retreat: a grace-filled weekend of rest in Jesus Domestic Monastery by Fr. Ronald Rolheiser Review the podcast ! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram . Check out our website for more resources! Thanks to Rex Daugherty for creating the original theme music for this podcast. He's an award-winning artist and you can check out more of his work at rex-daugherty.com…

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Fr. Jacques Philippe on Interior Freedom 54:31

16 weeks ago54:31

54:31

At the heart of the gospel is the idea of freedom. So, what does it mean to be truly free? In this episode, we had the great pleasure of talking with Fr. Jacques Philippe, the author of one of our absolute favorite books, Interior Freedom. Joining us all the way from France, Fr. Philippe unpacks how true freedom, consenting to reality, is quite counterintuitive to our human perception that freedom is the ability to choose whatever we want. Freedom is not the ability to shape reality as we choose, but rather the acceptance that our loving heavenly Father is using all things for our good. The obstacles to consenting to reality are many, because we often find ourselves, others, and the world to be unacceptable and burdensome. We talk with Father Philippe about how God’s “realistic” love helps us to accept ourselves, sinners though we be, and about how this love frees us up to accept others too. It’s a wonderful conversation and we pray that you are blessed with true interior freedom as you come to know how much Jesus loves you! Links/References I nterior Freedom by Jacques Philippe Signpost Inn Retreat Send us feedback! --> podcast@signpostinn.org Follow us on Facebook and Instagram . Check out our website for more resources! Thanks to Rex Daugherty for creating the original theme music for this podcast. He's an award-winning artist and you can check out more of his work at rex-daugherty.com…

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Bonus Episode: Brandon Interviewed on Curiosity and Active Listening (hosted by The Being Formed Podcast) 58:36

17 weeks ago58:36

58:36

How can I learn to be curious instead of closed off? What if I didn’t need to have all the answers? In today’s Bonus Episode, Brandon is interviewed by Adam Ormord, president and co-founder of LifePoint Resources and host of the Being Formed podcast. Brandon shares his faith journey and his core desire to be curious, explore the questions of life, and yet to remain rooted in what is true. The conversation centers around Brandon’s book, Changing the Conversation and the attitude of listening and curiosity. We pray this conversation frees you up to be curious. Jesus loves you! Links/References LifePoint Resources Changing The Conversation , by Brandon Booth Send us feedback! hello@signpostinn.org Follow us on Facebook and Instagram . Check out our website for more resources! Thanks to Rex Daugherty for creating the original theme music for this podcast. He's an award-winning artist and you can check out more of his work at rex-daugherty.com…

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Original Sin: How accepting our sinful condition is actually freeing! 1:09:28

18 weeks ago1:09:28

1:09:28

Wait, what?? The reality of our sin nature is good news!? In today’s episode, Brandon, Liv, and Matt tackle the topic of original sin and how the Bible paints an accurate (and freeing) picture of our slavery to sin. Pulling from chapter 2 of Not Home Yet (Brandon and Liv’s book), the group unpacks the truth that we are in bondage to sin and cannot free ourselves. Interestingly enough, part of our slavery to sin is our desperate attempts to liberate ourselves. The world constantly sells us various products and systems that promise to help us surpass our limitations and faults. We end up on an endless chase, always trying to find “the thing” that will enable us to break the chains that bind us. The reality of how hopeless our condition is ends up being good news because we can finally give up the chase, acknowledging that there’s no point! Then, and only then, are we able to hear God when he offers us a different way forward. We pray this conversation blesses you with a freeing picture of reality. Links/References - Not Home Yet , by Brandon and Liv - Low Anthropology , by David Zahl - The Unexpected Way , by Paul Williams (good luck!) Follow us on Facebook and Instagram . Check out our website for more resources! Thanks to Rex Daugherty for creating the original theme music for this podcast. He's an award-winning artist and you can check out more of his work at rex-daugherty.com…

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Spirituality as our longing for more... 55:18

20 weeks ago55:18

55:18

What even is spirituality and what is Christian spirituality? Brandon and Matt sit down to explore the modern emphasis on spirituality as opposed to religion. They connect the question of spirituality to the meaning crisis and how modern spiritualities all claim to have the answer for a holistic, fulfilling life. Is this analysis true of Christian spirituality as well? How does Jesus answer the questions of meaning and meet our desire for more? Tune in for the answers to those questions, and more! Jesus, the god-man, really likes you (and we do too)! May this episode remind you that you are not alone in your desire for more. Links/References “Not Home Yet” by Brandon and Liv Booth “In the Meantime” - Signpost Inn’s weekly email “Spirituality” by Philip Sheldrake “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor Frankl "Theology the Lutheran Way" by Oswald Bayer Follow us on Facebook and Instagram . Check out our website for more resources! Thanks to Rex Daugherty for creating the original theme music for this podcast. He's an award-winning artist and you can check out more of his work at rex-daugherty.com…

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The spiritual discipline of reading scripture, part 2 59:16

22 weeks ago59:16

59:16

What is scripture’s primary purpose? On today’s show, Brandon, Matt and Peter further the conversation from last episode about obstacles to reading scripture. We take a deep dive into how we each come to scripture with expectations that impact how we receive its message. The guys discuss how the main objective of God’s self-revelation in the Bible is to show us his character, who he really is. Brandon walks us through several scripture passages that show us the compassion of Jesus and unpacks how we can hear all of scripture through Jesus’ loving voice. Friend, today may you know the heart of Jesus who loves you enough to die for you! Links/References Passages of scripture Matthew 5 (The Sermon on the Mount) Mark 1:4-0-42 (The man with leprosy) Luke 7:11-17 (The widow of Nain) Exodus 34:5-8 (God reveals himself to Moses) Deuteronomy 10:12-15 (Fear the Lord, keep his commandments) Send us feedback! hello@signpostinn.org Follow us on Facebook and Instagram . Check out our website for more resources! Thanks to Rex Daugherty for creating the original theme music for this podcast. He's an award-winning artist and you can check out more of his work at rex-daugherty.com…

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The spiritual discipline of reading scripture 58:42

24 weeks ago58:42

58:42

Is God truly present in his word? Today’s conversation is centered around our shared desire to read more scripture and some of the common obstacles that get in our way. Brandon, Matt, and Peter tackle questions like, “How do we experience God’s presence through the Bible?” and “Is academic study the best way to encounter God in the Bible? We wrap up with thoughts about what it means to “stand under scripture” and let its story shape us. May this podcast be enjoyable and equip you to dive into God’s Word! Links Matt’s sermon Sign up for In The Meantime , our weekly email :) Follow us on Facebook and Instagram . Check out our website for more resources! Thanks to Rex Daugherty for creating the original theme music for this podcast. He's an award-winning artist and you can check out more of his work at rex-daugherty.com…

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C.S. Lewis, Advent, and the Importance of the Present 50:21

26 weeks ago50:21