Mandi Hart is a member of the OMS and lives in Stellenbosch, South Africa. She’s a mum, runner, educator and writer. Her latest book is Courage in the Fire: Overcoming a Fear Driven Life. Mandi and I chat about writing, fear and creativity, and family spiritual formation.

Mark Scandrette is an internationally respected teacher, leadership coach, and author of many books including Practicing the Way of Jesus. In this conversation, he and Jill talk about one of the biggest challenges in discipleship – how do we help people actually integrate Jesus’ teaching into their daily lifestyles? How do we help bridge the gap between information and transformation?

Special Edition: Jill Weber and Pete Greig as they discuss together: what is the invitation from God in this moment in history, and what is the unique contribution the OMS can bring to serve the church and love the world?

Gwen Groen is a member of the OMS, a stay at home and homeschooling mother of four, soon to be five, children. In this episode we talk about the practice of hospitality, the table, and spiritual formation in our families.

Jill Weber is one of the leaders of the OMS and this podcast is a talk she did at Emmaus Road Church on the value of a Rule of Life.

In this episode, we join with Alison and Mike Davies, leaders of Urban Abbey, Nottingham, and Rev. Andrew Goodman, a chaplain at Luton University as they have a conversation about the spiritual practice of pilgrimage.

Graham Tomlin is the Bishop of Kensington, the President of St. Mellitus College, and one of the official Visitors to the OMS. This podcast was recorded at the 2019 OMS Vow Ceremony in Belfast Ireland and in it Bishop Tomlin addresses healthy dynamics between religious orders and local churches.

Catherine Askew is part of the leadership of the Northumbria Community, a global disbursed community of about 450 members. In this episode, Catherine discusses how the Northumbria Community works to maintain cohesiveness amongst their far reaching and diverse community through elements such as prayer, a mother house, and a common liturgy (which most of us know as the Celtic Book of Daily Prayer).

Crystal Cryer is the leader of 24-7 Scotland and on the leadership team of the OMS. In this interview, Crystal talks about the unique spiritual formation that happens on retreat, and how the practice of creativity is an expression of hope.

Les is a member of the OMS, and Anglican vicar, and a theological professor based in Nigeria. Les talks about finding the OMS online, finding vital community and connection, and the power of commitments to shape a life.