Soul Renovate Podcast
by Soul Renovate Podcast
In the Soul Renovate Podcast, long time friends and Renovate leaders Jim and Georges share what they have been learning about growing and abiding in Christ in the hope of propelling leaders to do likewise. The Soul Renovate Podcast is produced by Renovate, a ministry of Christ First Counseling Center.
Episodes
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About Healing (Part One)
Healing is a concept much bigger than we imagine. Join Jim and Georges as they kick off a new series on Jesus' healing ministry, exploring powerful biblical imagery—from rivers of life to the concept of the "wounded healer"—that shows God's comprehensive plan for spiritual and physical wholeness....
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Embracing Suffering as Redemptive - The Road Less Traveled E12
Is life inherently difficult? In this concluding episode of their series, Jim and George tackle the challenging but essential spiritual practice of Embracing Suffering as Redemptive. Discover why suffering gains meaning in the Christian life because of Jesus, how embracing the universality of...
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Prayer and Communion - The Road Less Traveled E11
We often score well on teachings about individual prayer, but is there a “road less traveled” that Jesus and the early church modeled that we are neglecting today? Discover how returning to a corporate, communal approach to prayer, defined as communing with God and joining Him in His work, can be…
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What Did Jesus Lead? - The Road Less Traveled E10
What if everything you thought you knew about leadership was upside down? Join Jim and Georges as they explore the disruptive leadership model of Jesus, contrasting conventional worldly ambition with the transformative authority found in servant leadership. This conversation encourages listeners…
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Voluntary Poverty and Simplicity - The Road Less Traveled E9
In this episode, Jim and Georges delve into the transformative spiritual discipline of voluntary poverty and simplicity, contrasting it sharply with the world's dream of going "from rags to riches". Drawing extensively from the example of Jesus, they redefine wealth not as an end, but as an...
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Prophetic Truth-Telling - The Road Less Traveled E8
Join Jim and Georges as they delve into the challenging yet vital concept of prophetic truthtelling. Inspired by Jesus' words about the narrow road in Matthew 7, they explore how to speak God's truth into culture with humility, grace, and love, distinguishing true prophetic voices from...
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The Way of Inclusive Fellowship - The Road Less Traveled E7
Our world is deeply divided, including the Church. If we are to be apprentices of Jesus, we must pursue inclusive fellowship as we become one in Christ. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into...
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The Way of Radical Ethics - The Road Less Traveled E6
If we are to walk the narrow way of Jesus, we must allow Jesus to transform our entire ethic. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into Christlikeness. Learn more about Soul Renovate or donate to our…
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The Way of Obedience - The Road Less Traveled E5
We can obey out of many things, but Jesus urges us to obey out of our love for God. The narrow way means more than simple behavioral conformity, but rather, a heart of true obedience. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our...
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The Way of Nonviolence - The Road Less Traveled E4
Violence can reside deep in our hearts, but the way of Jesus is not just one of non-violence but one of non-retaliation. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into Christlikeness. Learn more about Soul…
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The Narrow Road - The Road Less Traveled E3
The narrow way of Jesus requires radical love and forgiveness, providing perhaps the strongest case for spiritual formation in the Christian walk. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into Christlikeness....
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The Way of Humility - The Road Less Traveled E2
Humility is the first theme of Jesus’ narrow way. While we cannot make ourselves humble, we can humble ourselves before God. Jesus shows us this way. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into Christlikeness....
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The Better Way - The Road Less Traveled E1
Is that path that we are on really the narrow way that Jesus describes? Is our path as inviting as Jesus makes it or does our religious pride derail us from Jesus’ way? Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation...
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How to Love Your Neighbor (Part Two) - Paramount E15
Is “loving our neighbor” simply a doctrinal statement for us? Do we prioritize our piety over the needs of others? Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into Christlikeness. Learn more about Soul Renovate or...
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How to Love Your Neighbor (Part One) - Paramount E14
In the infamous story of the good Samaritan, Jesus gives imagery to a consistent pattern in his ministry: seeing, having compassion, and moving toward those who need Him. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation...
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How to Repent - Paramount E13
What is our first response to God’s call? Whatever it may be, life with Jesus requires our continual, repentant response to his formation in us. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into Christlikeness.…
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The Responsibility of Grace (Part Two) - Paramount E12
Continuing the conversation on forgiveness, Jim and Georges discuss the role of God’s grace in empowering us to forgive much just as we have been forgiven much. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into...
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The Responsibility of Grace - Paramount E11
With God’s grace comes a responsibility. Through the parable of the unforgiving servant, Jesus reveals the responsibility of extending God’s grace as we’ve received it. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation...
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The Parable of Two Debtors - Paramount E10
Forgiveness is powerful. While being anointed by a sinful woman, Jesus tells a parable to a Pharisee that puts the seeming insanity of God’s Kingdom on display. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into...
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The Mystery of Leaven - Paramount E9
Leaven contains a mystery that may have you looking at your sourdough starter differently… Georges shares a helpful Middle Eastern perspective on the short parable of the unleavened bread. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of...
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The Pearl and the Treasure - Paramount E8
As a culture, we are enamored with treasure, and yet, do we recognize what Jesus offers as the most precious and present treasure available to us? Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into Christlikeness....
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Sowing Kingdom Seeds - Paramount E7
The unseen work of seeds growing in a garden gives us insight into how the Kingdom of God operates. Jesus uses the parable of the growing seed to reveal the mystery of God’s work in humanity. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope…
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The Paramount Teacher (Part Two) - Paramount E6
What makes an excellent teacher? Jesus, the paramount teacher, brilliantly infused humor, creativity, and his astute understanding of humanity to deliver impactful lessons. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our…
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The Paramount Teacher - Paramount E5
Who is your teacher? Jesus imparted so much more than just information. Because of his use of stories, his teaching has the power of transforming its listeners. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into...
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God the Paramount Seeker - Paramount E4
Jesus was familiar with the lost; he lived amongst lostness. Fortunately for us, God is the paramount seeker of the lost. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into Christlikeness. Learn more about Soul...
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Lost and Found (Part Two) - Paramount E3
Do you think of yourself as lost? In the three parables found in Luke 15, Jesus provokes his audience with the idea that both the sinners and the saints can be lost and in need of accepting his embrace of love. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our...
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Lost and Found (Part One) - Paramount E2
The parables reveal not only what God’s Kingdom is but also how God’s Kingdom works. Jesus intended that they would provoke us to come awake to His reality. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into...
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Why are the Parables Paramount - Paramount E1
Jesus’ parables are not simply stories; they give us a vision of God’s Kingdom played out in life as his listeners knew it. The parables were meant to be transformative, but do we take them seriously? Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in...
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What Is Yet To Come? - The Lord Has Come E4
The Lord is coming again. In the grand narrative of God, we are in a second advent. What will we do with it? Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into Christlikeness. Learn more about Soul Renovate or donate...
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Salvation Has Come - The Lord Has Come E3
What came with Jesus? A quartet - not of singing voices, but of love, joy, peace, and hope. And it’s that quartet that the world so desperately needs. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into…
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A World Revolution Has Come - The Lord Has Come E2
From the very announcement of Jesus’ birth, we get a picture of two vastly different kings and their kingdoms. Along with Jesus, our Lord, the Kingdom of God has also come to us here and now. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope…
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God in Flesh Has Come - The Lord Has Come E1
“The Lord has come” is a common lyric that we sing during the Christmas season, but what does that mystery actually mean for us today? Jim and Georges discuss the impact and importance of God breaking into human history as the embodied person of Jesus. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about...
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The Discipline of Examen - Formed E22
What does a 500 year old prayer practice have to teach us about our spiritual formation? In this episode, Jim and Georges unpack the practice of Examen and how reflecting on our days with God helps shape our perspective to better match His. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual...
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The Discipline of Sabbath - Formed E21
Does keeping the Sabbath feel like a generous mandate from the Lord? How do we practice truly resting and delighting in God? Join Jim and Georges as they discuss how to reframe our understanding and approach to the discipline of Sabbath. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual…
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The Discipline of Fasting - Formed E20
What if there’s more to fasting than just abstaining from eating food? When understood and practiced healthily, fasting can lead way to feasting. In this episode, Jim and Georges discuss how we can engage fasting in order to enter a worshipful experience. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about...
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The Discipline of Worship - Formed E19
For many of us, “worship” often brings to mind instruments and singing, but what is worship really? How do we foster an attitude of worship beyond a weekly gathering or a musical experience? Listen in as Jim and Georges discuss how worship is our response to God being revealed to us. Soul…
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The Discipline of Service - Formed E18
How do we define service? Is it a discipline, a gift, a way of doing life? One thing we know for sure: Jesus shows us that service is a costly, critical part of our apprenticeship to Him. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of…
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The Discipline of Prayer (Part Three) - Formed E17
How should we pray? From listening group models to written liturgies, we have centuries of church history from which to glean methods of prayer. In this episode, Jim and Georges share different practices of prayer that have been helpful in their congregational and personal prayer lives. Soul...
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The Discipline of Prayer (Part Two) - Formed E16
Why should I pray? What do I do when I feel like my prayers are left unanswered? In this episode, Jim and Georges discuss these questions and the benefits of prayer. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into...
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The Discipline of Prayer - Formed E15
What is your framework of prayer? Can it be more collaborative than just submitting requests to a seemingly distant deity? In this episode, Jim and Georges discuss how prayer plays an invaluable role in relating to God. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care…
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BONUS: Physics, Math, and Meditation - Formed E14
On this bonus episode, Cole and Lauren join Jim outside for a conversation about how the fundamental constants (and more!) within physics and math reveal God, the ultimate Fundamental Constant. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the…
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Living a Meditative Life (Part Two) - Formed E13
Meditation doesn’t always mean slowing down, but it does train us to take notice. In this episode, Jim and Georges discuss what the meditative life can look like and how it pushes back on efficiency. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in…
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Living a Meditative Life (Part One) - Formed E12
When we clear the mind of distraction or thinking on things less than what is good and true, we create windows of opportunity to consider what God is doing and reflect on who he is. In this episode, Jim and Georges begin the conversation around what healthy meditation is and how the process of...
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The Discipline of Solitude - Formed E11
Solitude in the midst of a hectic world can be a challenge, but Jesus himself made solitude a recurring priority. What does it really mean to be alone with God? Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into...
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The Spiritual Disciplines: How Do They Work? - Formed E10
How do the spiritual disciplines play into our spiritual formation? Do we change simply as a result of our own efforts or is it all up to the Spirit? In this episode, Jim and Georges discuss how engaging with the spiritual disciplines goes hand in hand with the work of the Spirit to form us in...
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Reading the Book of Nature - Formed E9
Jesus not only used nature in his parables, but he often found himself engaging in nature in his everyday life. In nature, we find opportunity to learn from, marvel at, and connect intimately with God. In these ways, nature provides a means for spiritual formation. Soul Renovate brings a...
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The Formative Reading of Scripture - Formed E8
Are we reading Scripture for information or formation? Do we treat the Bible like an encyclopedia or like the breath of God? In this episode, Jim and Georges discuss how we can engage Scripture beyond just a tool for solving our problems. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual...
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The Golden Triangle of Spiritual Growth - Formed E7
Though diagrams, illustrations, and models don’t typically encapsulate everything, they can be helpful in providing a framework for understanding. Jim and Georges unpack the Golden Triangle of Spiritual Formation and how it helps us comprehend how our efforts and environment contribute to our…
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The Culture and Community of Spiritual Formation - Formed E6
With every kingdom comes a rule, a culture, and a community. How do we reflect and imitate the culture of God’s Kingdom unless we understand what that culture is? Jim and Georges discuss the components of the Kingdom culture and how God as Father, Son, and Spirit reveal the Kingdom culture to us....
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The Big Narrative for Spiritual Formation - Formed E5
The Kingdom of God presents us with the “big picture” of spiritual formation. Therefore, understanding the Kingdom is crucial to being formed in the way of Christ. In this episode, Jim and Georges discuss how the Trinity helps us understand the Kingdom. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about...
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In the Soul Renovate Podcast, long time friends and Renovate leaders Jim and Georges share what they have been learning about growing and abiding in Christ in the hope of propelling leaders to do likewise. The Soul Renovate Podcast is produced by Renovate, a ministry of Christ First Counseling Center.
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