Exploring what a practical Christian faith looks like when we start with God’s grace instead of our own performance. Together we’ll learn how to lift our gaze from the chaos of life and attend to Jesus as he is revealed in his word. Join us for friendly conversations that cut through the BS and talk about how to actually live in the grace of the gospel.
Episodes
Friday Feb 25, 2022
Friday Feb 25, 2022
Matt and Brandon sit down to talk about a some research Matt has been doing on spiritual practices and how they effect our brains. Along the way we discuss the similarities and differences between Eastern meditation, mindfulness, and Christian meditation practices and how the fad of mindfulness might be an open door for Christian evangelism.
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Links to books referenced in the show
Finding Quiet: My Story of Overcoming Anxiety and the Practices that Brought Peace by J. P. Moreland
Anatomy of the Soul: Surprising Connections between Neuroscience and Spiritual Practices That Can Transform Your Life and Relationships by Curt Thompson
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Friday Feb 11, 2022
Friday Feb 11, 2022
In this episode Brandon interviews Oliver Willis about an amazing experience he had while on one of Signpost Inn's Contemplative Prayer Retreats. Oliver went home with a refreshed relationship with God and a lot of new questions to ask his friends about how they perceive God.
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Join us for a Contemplative Prayer Retreat yourself! See our upcoming retreats and register: https://www.signpostinn.org/event-types/prayer-retreats
Or contact us directly to talk about scheduling a private retreat for yourself or your group.
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Friday Feb 04, 2022
Friday Feb 04, 2022
In this final part of a 3 part series, Father Joseph explains what Icons are and how they are used in religious practice. He defends them against the accusation that they are idolatry and at the same time expands on his previous discussion about prayer.
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Links:
Ladyminister: The The Monastery of Our Lady and Saint Laurence
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Friday Jan 28, 2022
Friday Jan 28, 2022
In this second of a 3 part series, Brandon continues his interview with Father Joseph. In this episode they discuss prayer. Brandon asks Father Joseph to define prayer, and for his advice for those who struggle to pray.
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Links:
Register for a Signpost Inn prayer retreat or workshop
Ladyminister: The Monastery of Our Lady and Saint Laurence
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Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Please send us your questions so Matt and I can start hosting regular, listener questions episodes. email us at podcast@signpostinn.org with your questions about prayer, Christian spirituality, theology, or whatever else you'd like to hear us bat around on the back porch.
We'd also really appreciate your feedback on how we're doing. Send that to the same email.
Finally, don't forget to check out all the cool events coming up on our calendar: https://www.signpostinn.org/events. We've got some great online workshops and a bunch of Contemplative Prayer retreats lined up!
Friday Jan 21, 2022
Friday Jan 21, 2022
In this first of a 3 part series, Brandon interviews Father Joseph, an Orthodox monk at The Monastery of Our Lady and Saint Laurence. In this episode Father Joseph answers the question: "What is Orthodoxy, and how is it different from other kinds of Christianity?"
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Links:
Register for a Signpost Inn prayer retreat or workshop
Ladyminister: The Monastery of Our Lady and Saint Laurence
The Orthodox Way by Kallistos Ware
Welcome to the Orthodox Church: An Introduction to Eastern Christianity by Frederica Matthews-Green
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Friday Jan 07, 2022
Friday Jan 07, 2022
Happy New Year! Do you pursue God or does God pursue you? In this episode Matt and Brandon talk about the common phrase "pursuing God," and suggest that there are better metaphors for understanding our relationship with God.
They also talk about what's in store on the podcast for the coming year. There are some really great episodes and interviews coming soon!
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Here's a link to the book Brandon talks about on this episode: The Pursuing God: A Reckless, Irrational, Obsessed Love That's Dying to Bring Us Home, by Joshua Ryan Butler.
Friday Dec 24, 2021
Friday Dec 24, 2021
Merry Christmas! In this special episode Brandon and Liv Booth join Matt Boland to meditate on the meaning of the incarnation of God in Jesus Christ. We discuss a bit of philosophy, a bit of mystery, and a lot of love.
We pray that this Christmas you experience the mystery and joy of being loved by God, who would go to any lengths just to be with you!
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This episode's intro and outro music is Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
arranged by Dee Yan-Key, and is used under the creative commons attribution license. More from him can be found at https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dee_Yan-Key
Friday Dec 10, 2021
Friday Dec 10, 2021
In this episode Matt and Brandon define and discuss the practice of Centering or Contemplative Prayer. They tackle some of the questions and concerns people have about this form of prayer, showing how it is firmly rooted in scripture, and how helps us really rest in God's love.
Here's a link to the book Brandon quoted: Centering Prayer by Basil Pennington
To book Brandon to teach an online Workshop on this form of prayer send an email to info@signpostinn.org.
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Friday Nov 26, 2021
Friday Nov 26, 2021
In this episode Brandon and Liv talk about one of the core ministries of Signpost Inn, Host Homes for people who need a sabbatical season. We talk about how to become a host home, and how we can help you take a sabbatical time to reconnect with God and find direction.
Brandon and Liv also talk about how they met and reveal “The Secret” to college success (well, the secret to Brandon’s success anyway ;)
If you are interested in becoming a host home, or taking a time away, email liv@signpostinn.org.
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Don't forget next Tuesday is Giving Tuesday! Our show, and our entire ministry, is donor supported. Please donate at www.signpostinn.org/donate.
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We would love to hear your questions and comments. Email us at: podcast@signpostinn.org. We try hard to respond to every email!