On this episode  Brandon and his wife, Liv (pronounced "leave"), talk about a central theme of Signpost Inn's ministry: hospitality. Liv explains how true hospitality is a way of embodying and giving grace to others, as Christ did for us. 

As a bonus, you'll also learn the difference between "painting" and "pointing" communication styles... Can you guess which one is Brandon and which one is Liv?

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Don't forget Tuesday, November 30th, 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: [email protected]. We try hard to respond to every email!

In the last episode we talked about it can be healthy to deconstruct our bad images of God. This time around we explore just how different, and how good, our prayers can be when we experience God as he really is--a Good Father. In the course of the conversation we touch on the topic of spiritual disciplines as well, and seek to avoid some of the damaging misconceptions we sometimes have about them. 

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Did you know that Tuesday, November 30th, is Giving Tuesday? We would greatly appreciate your support as 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: [email protected]. We try hard to respond to every email!

In this episode Matt and Brandon tackle the popular issue of Christians deconstructing their faith and turning away from Christianity. You might be surprised to find that we don't think deconstruction is a bad thing--especially if we are constructing our bad images of God's character. In fact, we all need to "deconstruct" our faith at some point in our lives. 

We also give a little advice to those who have friends or family in this scary and important process. How do you help people experience the true, loving God?

Also, you'll find out that Brandon once invited Jesus to smoke a cigar with him ;)

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Here's a link to the book Brandon referenced in the show:

After Doubt: How to Question Your Faith without Losing It by AJ Swoboda

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In this episode Matt and Brandon keep talking about the concept of the False Self. We talk about how the gospel frees us from the lie we believe that we have to secure ourselves, and how prayer--specifically contemplative prayer--is one way to rest in the truth of the gospel. 

We get into all kinds of topics, justification and sanctification, love of God, the way we misunderstand gratefulness, etc.

You'll also find out that Brandon doesn't like Ferraris. 

Grab a seat and a drink, and join us on the back porch for a fun conversation!

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Here's a link the Prayer of Abandonment that Brandon read at the end of the show. 

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In this episode Matt and Brandon unpack the concept of "The False Self" that Brandon discusses in his book Changing the Conversation. 

You'll hear a lot of vulnerable stuff about both Matt and Brandon's past and how they both encountered the loving God who gives us our true identities. 

Links to the books we talked about in this episode:

Changing the Conversation - How to Dance Instead of Fight in Everyday Conversation by Brandon Booth

The Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen

Also, if you're looking for a good read, visit our recommend books page at www.signpostinn.org/resources/books-we-recommend.

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We would love to hear your questions and comments. Email us at: [email protected]. We try hard to respond to every email!

In this episode we try to get heads and hearts around the concept of prayer. What is it? Why do we have such a hard time with it? 

If you're interested in the article Brandon read that changed his view on prayer for the better it's here: A Personal Response To God's Presence, by Armand M. Nigro, S.J.

Welcome to the Signpost Inn Podcast. In this episode we introduce you to our ministry, how we came to be and what we do. Wonder what Spiritual direction is? What we do on our prayer retreats? How we offer hospitality to those in need of a sabbatical? We talk about all that. 

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