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EPISODE · Mar 10, 2026 · 53 MIN

#51 Making Space for God: Monthly 24-Hour Retreats with Joel Hogan

from Sanctuary Stirrings · host Lori G Melton

Welcome to the Sanctuary Stirrings Spring Series! 8 episodes are headed your way, featuring a great lineup of topics and guests to grow in your intimacy with God and others!I can’t think of a better one to start with. My guest is Joel Hogan, a former Christian Reformed World Missions leaderand a missionary in the Philippines has been taking monthly 24-Hour retreats for over 30 years!Transitioning his Christian life from focusing on “doing for God” to being with Him, Joel shares his journey through the years, the blessings of this practice, and the practical how-tos. If you long to deepen your relationship with God by spending more time alone with Him, you’re going to love this episode.---Our 7 Favorite Retreat Venues articleTake a DAWG Day by Linda Andersen, author of Spiritual Retreat for Tired Souls. This article is the perfect guide for a 24-Hour Retreat! The Hermitage Retreat CenterThe Sanctuary at Bear Creek Abide Prayer CabinJourney with a Giant: Choose Your Guide, Pursue Your Purpose, and Grow in Your Walk with God by Lori G. Melton ---To receive accompanying articles to these episodes, others about growing in your relationship with God and one another, and information about upcoming events, you can sign up for my newsletter at lorigmelton.comYou can also follow us on Facebook at Lori G Melton and The Sanctuary at Bear Creek.

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