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EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 13 MIN

50 - Interview with Karen Bontrager (3/4)

from The Invitation to Rest · host Danny Coyle

The third installment of this series moves from theology to practical application, focusing on the specific "postures and practices" Karen uses to stay centered in God. She shares simple but profound tools, such as the physical act of smiling to engage the body in joy, "sunplanking" to soak in God’s goodness, and an "irrigation practice" to wash away the "slime" of difficult situations. They also discuss the importance of running to the throne of grace for "heart surgery" when dealing with shame or conviction, and the intimate concept of pericaresis—the mutual love found within the Trinity.

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