
Vanessa and Andy work towards understanding how rooting in God's Word and the Words of Jesus transforms both our imaginations and our daily habits. We look at BIG IDEAS and explore ways to bring them down to earth to be lived out in our kitchens and our offices, in our neighbourhoods and with one another.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 39 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Categories | ChristianityReligion & Spirituality | ||||

Vanessa & Andy welcome back Naomi Yeker (from our most downloaded episode of all time) and new guest Yvonne Mann. Naomi & Yvonne took the season of Lent to explore more deeply the concept and practice of Sabbath. They take some time to reflect on wha... more
The disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray and he did. The way he opens the prayer both connects us to the season of Lent and frames what prayer is and how we're to approach it.
Resources mentioned on the show:
Peterson, Bolz Weber, and Bruegg... more
Vanessa and Andy return with Bear with Me's annual Welcome to Lent Episode.
Links mentions:
Get Vanessa's Lent Guide here!
Vanessa's Blog on Lent - Blooming in the Desert
Christine Valters Paintner’s Lent 2023 Retreat/Course
"Just Lent" Devotion... more
This is Part 2 follow up to the "Intro to Spiritual Direction" episode.
Vanessa breaks down the nuts and bolts of Spiritual Direction - how to find a director and what to expect for fees, your first meeting and beyond.
Finally, Vanessa shares her ... more
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Thanks Andy and Vanessa for a podcast that is so relevant and timely and integrates so many aspects of faith and life that feel real and meaningful right now. We look forward to this podcast every week and it has inspired many important conversations in our life as we go about daily decisions both big and small. Right now we are currently looking for a house to buy and we have listened to the podcast with Will multiple times - it has helped us to have a lot of important conversations about wha... more
I have really enjoyed this podcast and find myself getting sucked into each episode every time. The hosts have meaningful topics and talking points and provide plenty of concepts and ideas to think on as well as resources to dig deeper into each topic. Both hosts are extremely knowledgeable and easy to listen to. Worth a listen!
Great insight, practical, authentic, with lots of mentioned resources.
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