Special guest Jennie Wheaton talks about finding help in times of need (and other times) through community, spiritual direction and centering prayer. Discover why taking the inward look often works better with the help of Christian community. Listeners are free to contact Jennie at [email protected] for further information about centering prayer and spiritual direction. 

Laura Baber’s YouTube channel. Guided prayers can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa--Mx7s7oHHy_ZW0I7Sqvw/videos

Suggested reading: Sacred Breath: 40 Days of Centering Prayer by David Muyskens

Episode 12

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Although King David lived a life filled with contradictions, he was called a man after God’s own heart. Listen as we consider how David’s willingness to take the inward look, with the help of God and others, was the key to the heart he developed and his life-giving relationship with the Lord.

Episode 11

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Pastor Doug tells us a powerful and tragic story of a recent Spirit led encounter, and helps us understand how the grace and glory of God were present and active in the midst of it all. You are never too hurt, too broken, too lonely or too lost to be beyond the reach of a God who loves you and sees your intrinsic value.

Episode 10

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“When I grow up I want to be Barnabas.” Find out why Max believes the life of this often underappreciated disciple epitomizes what it means to be a glory seeker and a grace hunter. Empowered by the Spirit we too can become encouragers, exhorters, and comforters.

Episode 9

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Every follower of Jesus has a place in Jesus’ mission in the world. According to Ephesians 2:10 followers of Jesus were “created in Christ Jesus for good works that God prepared beforehand for us to walk in.” Those of us who join Jesus in His mission will discover that there is power, purpose and provision when we are on mission. 

Episode 8

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Even as Isaiah embraces the Grace of God in Jesus Christ, there is one more look remaining. As God asks, “Whom shall I send?”, Isaiah looks around, and sees his place in the Lord’s mission in the world. In living into that mission, Isaiah will discover who he was created to be.

Episode 7

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Discover what it means to be a “COGPOW”: a Child of God/Person of Worth as Max discusses Grace with Pastor Jorge Acevedo. Pastor Jorge is Lead Pastor of Grace Church, a multi-campus faith community in SW Florida. He is also the author of six books, including the recently released “Neighboring” now available at book sellers everywhere. https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Living-Neighboring-Spiritual-Practices/dp/1501877607

Episode 6

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What’s so amazing about grace? The unmerited favor of God’s love is the key to discovering our identity as children of God. As Isaiah is pronounced “clean” by the Lord he accepts that he is who the Lord says he is, an important step toward the abundant life we seek. Discover why it is essential that we focus on God’s grace.

Episode 5

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Author, Speaker, Pastor and founder of Clerestory, Romal Tune is also VP for Strategic Partnerships at TMS Global. Romal and host Max Wilkins discuss how to look inward at our own personal story, how to engage with God and others around our personal story in authentic ways, and how to grow into the lives we were created to live.

Episode 4

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Even as he saw the glory of God, Isaiah also looked inward and, in light of God’s glory, was horrified at what he saw. We discuss the necessity of allowing God to shine His glory into our lives and the need for reorienting our lives in light of what we learn when we look inward.

Episode 3

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