Ep 96 with Ann Voskamp: Waking Up Your Soul in a Distracted World

Your life isn’t meant to stagnate—it’s meant to overflow with purpose, conviction, and the life of Christ. In this episode, host Christine Caine sits down with author and spiritual formation leader Ann Voskamp for a deeply moving conversation about living “given,” guarding against spiritual drift, cultivating a heart of compassion, and staying anchored in Scripture in a distracted world. Ann shares her journey from global activism to deep soul formation—and why believers must reclaim intentional, Scripture-shaped living. If you’re hungry to grow in spiritual depth and purpose, this episode will stir your heart. SHOW NOTES: A Friendship Formed in the Unexpected Christine and Ann revisit their years at Wheaton, how two women from opposite ends of the world became spiritual sisters, and the shared passion for Jesus that bonded them instantly. Seeing the Marginalized Through God’s Eyes Ann reflects on her first global trip to Guatemala City, experiencing the heartbreak of injustice, and discovering that gratitude must overflow into activism. Christine and Ann recall their shared work with A21 and the Roma community in Bulgaria. The Call to Live “Given” A powerful discussion on becoming a conduit, not a reservoir—why gifts from God are meant to flow through us, not be hoarded. They explore how generosity keeps the soul alive and how withholding can slowly deaden the heart. Fighting Drift: One-Degree At a Time Ann unpacks the danger of slow spiritual drift and why intentionality, Scripture saturation, and Christ-centered community are essential. Christine shares how many leaders fall not by sudden rebellion but by subtle neglect. Formation for the Battle Ann describes her doctoral work in spiritual formation and soul care, reframing spiritual disciplines as “means of the Spirit,” not self-powered effort. They discuss how formation fuels mission—and why activists burn out without deep roots in Jesus. Urgency, Eternity, and the Abundant Life Now Christine and Ann discuss numbering our days, rejecting distraction culture, and embracing the abundant life Jesus offers today—not someday. Find Ann on Instagram at @annvoskamp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices