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Voices from the DesertVoices from the Desert: WE ARE BACK!We are back! After a cross country move and many happenings on the farm we are finally back for more Voices from the Desert! Tune in as Murray and Josh revisit why they do what they do and what to expect in the upcoming episodes of your favorite desert podcast. For more about Joshua Hoffert, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/For more about Murray Dueck, visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/To check out our Patreon and support us go to: patreon.com/VoicesfromtheDesert
2025-03-1954 minVoices from the DesertDiscovering Life in the Wilderness: an interview with Andrew ArndtThis is the last podcast of the year folks and it is a doozy. Murray and Josh welcome a new friend, Andrew Arndt - someone like them. Andrew discovered the Desert Fathers while going through burnout and disaffection from the "Charismatic Church". What he discovered in the fathers and mothers of the 3rd and 4th century transformed his life, ministry, and his approach to leadership. So much so that he wrote a book about it: Streams in the Wasteland. Tune in as they dive into the practices and theories of the ancient monks and what they might say to...
2024-12-181h 27Voices from the DesertDo the disciplines heal the soul?Presently, there is a resurgence of interest in the "spiritual disciplines". What do these things do and why are we to do them? What are the scary thing the early fathers called "the passions"? What is the relation between the disciplines and the passions? Or is there one? Join Josh and Murray as they dive in to find out!For more about Murray Dueck, visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/For more about Joshua Hoffert, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/
2024-10-301h 18Voices from the DesertDistinctives, leadership, and the flaws in denominational thinkingOn the podcast today, Murray and Josh interview their good friend Steve Schroeder, the President of CMA (www.canadacma.org). Steve talks about above the line thinking, hub and spoke ministries and churches, shifting to an open architecture mindset, and the difference between call and assignment. The boys go deep in this one. Join the Voices from the Desert crew as they dive in!For more about Steve Schroeder and CMA, visit: https://canadacma.org/For more about Murray Dueck, visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/For more about Joshua Hoffert, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/
2024-10-231h 21Voices from the DesertThe Growing Divide: Is Jesus the Problem? A dream examined...It seems that today we are trying our best to build, cast vision, influence, spread the word, bring the kingdom, and create space for the miraculous in our churches and communities. Sometimes, it seems as if the problem is not us, but Jesus. If Jesus would just get on board with our plan things would go swimmingly. Murray had a dream a few years ago that illustrates the point perfectly. And it all has to do with the inner way. Tune in as Josh and Murray share their perspectives!For more about Murray Dueck, visit: https://www...
2024-10-101h 21Voices from the DesertWhat are we being healed of?When it comes to salvation and healing of the soul (see all the previous episodes on the spiritual life), what exactly are we being healed of? Is it sin? Our hurts and brokenness? Our disillusionment? The early fathers of Christianity often spoke of healing in relation to "the passion". What did they mean by that?Join Josh and Murray as they dive in to what the earliest "voices from the desert" had to say about healing of the soul.For more about Murray Dueck, visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/For more about Joshua Hoffert...
2024-10-041h 31Voices from the DesertThe Inner Way: Does it Really Matter at All?If salvation is about making it to heaven, why should we bother with formation here on earth? What do our theories of salvation and eschatology have to do with our present day practices? Murray and Josh take a dive into some patristic wisdom as they discover what it means to be "saved.""Someone asked Abba Anthony, ‘What must one do in order to please God?‘ The old man replied, ‘Pay attention to what I tell you: whoever you may be, always have God before your eyes; whatever you do, do it according to the testimony of the holy S...
2024-09-191h 10Voices from the DesertThe Inner Way: When Leaders Fall...What is the aim of Christianity and salvation? Is it to get as many people saved as possible? To create a moral perfect society? To fulfill the vision of a particular ministry? The mark we set determines a lot about what we do. In light of all the recent scandals in leadership, Murray and Josh talk about what measurable effect inner prayer and the way of Christ ought to have on leadership. Join the Josh and Murray as they dig in to the topic!For more about Murray Dueck, visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/
2024-09-051h 17Voices from the DesertInner Prayer: the Lord's Prayer and the Sermon on the MountSometimes it seems as if we read the scriptures as a series of commands or instructions, rather than an invitation to follow the way of Jesus and to know him intimately. In this episode, Josh and Murray begin diving into the Lord's prayer and the Sermon on the Mount. Is the Lord's prayer a formula to pray? Is the Sermon on the Mount a great moral teaching? Or is there perhaps more to both of these popular passages that can help us navigate the murky waters of the heart.For more about Murray Dueck, visit: https://www...
2024-08-141h 07Voices from the DesertPractices That Point the Mind to the Present and the Empty Abyss of the HeartAll of our practices are pointed towards the end of turning the inner gaze towards the heart to discover the Father within. What happens when a culture adopts practices that turn the gaze inward but all they find is an empty abyss? Join Josh and Murray as they talk about training the thoughts to discover the beauty of God and lead a prayerful exercise walking through Scripture.For more about Murray Dueck, visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/For more about Joshua Hoffert, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/
2024-08-081h 04Voices from the DesertBridal Paradigm: Sanctified Imagination and the Eyes of the HeartWhat roles does the imagination play in prayerful exercises? Are visionary experiences a thing for today? Join Josh and Murray as they dive into the writings of the Christian mystics to see what they have to say!For more about Murray Dueck, visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/For more about Joshua Hoffert, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/To check out the book Murray recommended: https://www.amazon.com/Jesuit-Guide-Almost-Everything-Spirituality/dp/0061432695/
2024-07-241h 19Voices from the DesertTotalitarianism, Transhumanism, and the Evangelical Subculture: a look at Anthony the GreatToday on the podcast, we interview CR Wiley, an author, podcaster, and pastor. CR Wiley co-hosts The Theology Pugcast. CR Wiley is a reformed pastor who discovered great a value in Athanasius's Life of Anthony. Helping us discern trust and make sense of the world, this 1500 year old monk has a lot to say to modern Christians. Join Voices from the Desert as they dive in with CR and Anthony the Great!For more about CR Wiley and to purchase the books he has written, visit: https://crwiley.com/For more about Murray Dueck, visit...
2024-07-181h 10Voices from the DesertIgnatian Exercises and Anthony the Great on Testing True Visions from GodIn the 16th century, a man named Ignatius codified certain exercises that have become popular in the spiritual formation/direction/inner healing crowd today. Was he out to lunch? Can you track a history of said exercises? Join Josh and Murray as they explore the Ignatian exercises and cover Anthony the Great's tests of a true or false vision. For more about Murray Dueck, visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/For more about Joshua Hoffert, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/
2024-07-101h 10Voices from the DesertLectio Divina: reading scripture through the lens of loveJoin Josh and Murray as they continue to explore the concept of bridal intimacy in scripture and history as they dive into the ancient practice called Lectio Divina. What do we want to accomplish when we read scripture? Is it to learn what a moral life looks like? Is it to understand fundamental concepts of theology and doctrine? Or is there a deeper, more impactful layer that can bring us to the Father? Join the boys as they dive in!For more about Joshua Hoffert, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/For more about Murray Dueck...
2024-07-041h 00Voices from the DesertBridal Paradigm: The Nuts and Bolts of it All (aka "How We Do")When it comes to the church, theology, and the Chrsitian life, sometimes we tend to talk in theory and principle, rather than practice. In this episode, Murray and Josh begin to explore what does it mean to understand the Bridal language of scripture and the mystics, and how do we apply all of that to our daily lives. The whole episode ends with Murray leading a contemplative exercise designed to bring you closer to the Father's heart.Voices from the Desert is a listener supported podcast. If you would like to support Murray, Josh, and the Voices...
2024-06-261h 21Voices from the DesertThe Eyes of the Heart and the Nous: Christian Maturity from an Orthodox Perspective, an interview with Fr Michael Gillis (Part 2)In part 2 of Josh and Murray's interview with Fr Michael Gillis, Fr Mike shares about the eyes of the heart and dives into the layers of the human being. What marks the difference between how the Orthodox Church views the process of maturity and how the evangelical church views maturity? Join the guys as they dive in!For more about Father Michael Gillis, visit: https://www.holynativitychurch.ca/For more about Murray Dueck, visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/For more about Joshua Hoffert, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/
2024-06-191h 03Voices from the DesertFrom Charismatic to Orthodox: The Charismata in the Orthodox Church and the Familial Language of the Prophets, an Interview with Fr Michael Gillis Part 1In the west, we have taken metaphors and made them systems. But God describes his bride through familial language. For Fr Michael, it is not mechanism we must discover, but the family we must encourage. Beginning in foster homes at a young age, discovering the Charismatic move in the 70s and 80s, and eventually discovering the early church fathers and the Orthodox Church, Father Michael Gillis touches on the church as a place of healing and the journey that brought him to where he is today. Buckle up because this episode is seriously deep and challenging!For...
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Wind Ministries PodcastThe Thalamus and Spiritual Health: The First Stage of Brain DevelopmentWhat does the Thalamus have to do with spiritual and emotional health. Is there something about how the brain develops that gives us insight into the way we go about maturing and growing? And what happens is we miss those things? Join Joshua and Ken Hoffert as they talk about the layers of the brain, spiritual and emotional health, and that weird layer of the brain characterized by the Thalamus.For more about Josh and Ken, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/
2024-06-0551 minVoices from the DesertCatechism and Liturgy in a Charismatic Context: an interview with Josh Lewis (The Remnant Radio) Part 2What would it look like to incorporate confession, liturgy and creeds into a modern Charismatic church? Josh Lewis from The Remnant Radio has undertaken the challenge. 8 years after launching a successful podcast where he and his team interview theologians of all shapes and sizes, Josh has ventured into church planting while incorporating historical practices in a modern context. What is the story that brought him to that point? Join Joshua Hoffert and Murray Dueck as they dive in with Josh Lewis!For more about Joshua Lewis, the church in Ada, and The Remnant Radio, visit: https://kingsfellowshipchurch.c...
2024-06-0544 minWind Ministries PodcastThe Why and How of Spiritual Health: A Look at the 4 Layers of the BrainDid you know the brain goes through 4 stages of development? And that those stages correspond to our maturation and age? And what does the Lord's Prayer and the story of Cain and Abel have to do with this? Pain and trauma have a way of impacting each of these stages in unique ways. Join Joshua and Ken Hoffert as they dive in and break down how we are formed and what we can do about it.For more about Wind Ministries, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/To support Josh and Ken, visit: https://www.windministries...
2024-05-3059 minVoices from the DesertRe-thinking theology, prophecy, and 5-fold ministry: an interview with Josh Lewis of the Remnant Radio Part 1We at Voices from the Desert are excited to welcome Josh Lewis of The Remnant Radio for an in-depth conversation about theology, prophecy, and how we get 5-fold ministry completely wrong. Join Josh, Josh and Murray as they dive into Josh Lewis' story, why he started The Remnant Radio, and the new church plant King's Fellowship Church in Ada, Oklahoma.For more about King's Fellowship Church, visit: https://kingsfellowshipchurch.com/For more about The Remnant Radio, visit: https://theremnantradio.com/For more about Murray Dueck, visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/For...
2024-05-2952 minVoices from the DesertWhich One: The Church as Moral Arbiter or Place of Healing?As we continue to dive into the concept of bridal intimacy in the church age, what implications does this have on how and why we "do church?" Some seem to think the church should be the moral arbiter of the age, the judicial witness to God's judgement, or the place of warfare against contemporary culture. But what if there is a different way? Join Josh and Murray as they talk about the church as it flows from the bridal paradigm.For more about Murray Dueck, visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/For more about Josh Hoffert...
2024-05-161h 07Wind Ministries PodcastHow does maturity happen (and can you stumble into it)Why does maturity (both spiritual and emotional) seem so elusive? And why does it seem as though we either don't have it, only others possess it, or we only seem to stumble into it? Join Joshua and Ken Hoffert as they dive into how we can go about expecting spiritual and emotional health.For more about Wind Ministries, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/To support Wind Ministries, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/donate
2024-05-0350 minVoices from the DesertDivine Eros, Saint Symeon (and Bernard), Penal Substitutionary Atonement, and Looking UpHow do our models of redemption reflect scripture? And how do the contemplative authors talk about redemption? Is penal substitutionary atonement a thing? Join Josh and Murray as they dive into Saint Symeon, the early church fathers, encountering God, and the gulf between models of redemption based upon wrath and models based upon love.For more about Murray Dueck, visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/For more about Joshua Hoffert, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/
2024-05-021h 06Voices from the DesertThe Bridal Paradigm: When a bishop gawked at a sex symbolIn the 4th century, Bishop Nonnus was asked why, when a beautiful woman passed him by, he stood and stared while the other bishops looked away. Nonnus' answer provides us insight as we dive deeper and deeper in the mystery of bridal intimacy and covenant union with God (the mysterious one). Tune in to this episode of "Voices from the Desert" as we dive into the ramfications of Nonnus' observation and what it means as we explore the mystical literature of Christianity!For more about Murray Dueck, visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/For more about...
2024-04-241h 17Voices from the DesertThe Difference Between Information About God and Knowing God, another Bridal Paradigm EpisodeAnother week, another episode of Voices from the Desert! Today, Murray and Josh continue their discussion about the Bride/Bridegroom paradigm. Scripture comes rushing to its conclusion in Revelation 21 when we see the bride as a city descending upon the earth to reign with God. Understanding this throughline is crucial for understanding scripture. What are the implications of that dynamic in our lives practically? And how did the earliest Christians respond to the bride/bridegroom revelation of Jesus? Join us in today's episode as we dive in to find out! ."Amazed, I am astonished at the shapeliness o...
2024-04-171h 10Voices from the DesertThe Bridal Paradigm: Where is all this headed?What do you ese when you read scripture? When you see Jesus speaking of coming calamity in Matthew 24, do you wonder about the end times implication? What does the Jewish wedding celebration have to do with Jesus, prophecies, and the tenor of scripture? When Jesus showed upon the scene the nation of Israel was looking for a coming kingdom that would overthrow Rome and re-establish them as the dominant force on the world scene. They were convinced that God was going to do this for them because of their national history.However, when Jesus showed u...
2024-04-101h 09Voices from the DesertUnraveling Scripture: The Bridal ParadigmIn the latest episode of Voices from the Desert, Joshua Hoffert and Murray Dueck explore the concept of bridal intimacy in Scripture. When the Pharisees expected a king, Jesus compared the kingdom to a wedding. This is a throughline in all of scripture. What would change about how we read certain passages if we saw it through the lens of bridal intimacy? Murray and Josh dive into Matthew 24 and the prophecies of Jesus through a fresh lens. Jump in and lets dive deep!For more about Murray Dueck, visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/For more a...
2024-04-0352 minVoices from the DesertEmbracing the Mystery of Faith: Part 2 of the Steve Stewart InterviewIn Part 2 of our interview with Steve Stewart of Impact Nations, we dive deeper into the desert journey of his heart and how it challenged all of his paradigms. The pivotal moments on his roadmap included burnout, the Charismatic move, and his rediscovery of the early church fathers.In the midst of the simplistic narratives in traditional evangelicalism, Steve began questioning the limitations of his theology. What he found transformed him, the ministry, and how Impact Nations now engages with their mission. The significance of liturgy, sacraments, and the divine dance of the Trinity has been...
2024-03-2749 minVoices from the DesertA Life Rescued: the story of Steve Stewart, Impact Nations, and Global Missions (Part 1)Welcome to Voices from the Desert, where we explore historic Christianity, the journey of the desert, and how God meets us in the deepest deserts of our hearts. In this episode, we are joined by the Steve Stewart, founder of Impact Nations, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Steve's journey from a conservative church upbringing, encountering the Holy Spirit during the Charismatic Renewal, to launching a global missions organization is nothing short of inspiring. Was it all fun and games or were there many valleys on they journey?Steve's narrative is filled with unexpected twists and turns, from...
2024-03-2043 minVoices from the DesertBonus Episode: Unraveling the Mystery of Jesus with Murray DueckIn this special bonus episode recorded at the Samuel's Mantle school, join Murray Dueck's as he untangles the mystery behind Jesus as the Messiah. It's a biblical murder mystery and an FBI-like investigation into the disciples' beliefs where Murray delves into Old Testament prophecies, examining clashes between the disciples' expectations of an earthly king, and the unfolding reality of Jesus' mission. This thought-provoking bonus episode challenges us to question how clearly we'd hear the Messiah today amid cultural, educational, and religious filters.For more about Murray Dueck, visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/For more about...
2024-03-1344 minVoices from the DesertThe Spiritual Potency of the Persecuted Church: an interview with Greg Musselman Part 2Join us for Part 2 of the Voices from the Desert interview with Greg Musselman from Voice of the Martyrs. In this episode Murray, Greg, and Josh talk about the need for prophetic reform, when Christianity becomes too political, the gifts of the Spirit, and much more!For more about Greg and Voice of the Martyrs, visit: https://www.vomcanada.com/For more about Murray Dueck, visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/For more about Joshua Hoffert, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/
2024-03-0745 minVoices from the DesertThe Spiritual Potency of the Persecuted Church: an interview with Greg Musselman Part 1In today's episode, "The Spiritual Potency of the Persecuted Church," we're diving into the experiences of those who stay strong in their faith, even when things get really hard.Our guest, Greg Musselman from "Voice of the Martyrs," knows a lot about this. He's spent a long time helping people who are persecuted for their beliefs. Tune in as Greg shares real stories that show how faith can become even stronger in tough times. We'll talk about how people facing religious persecution find a kind of inner strength that many of us might not fully understand.
2024-02-2958 minVoices from the DesertBrain Skills, Relational Mode, and the Immanuel Lifestyle: an interview with Michael Sullivant Part 2Join hosts Joshua Hoffert and Murray Dueck in this episode of "Voices from the Desert" as they sit down for part 2 of an interview with Michael Sullivant to explore the intricacies of brain health, relational mode, and honing essential brain skills. Gain valuable perspectives on living a life deeply connected to the heart of Jesus, as Michael shares his expertise in merging faith and neuroscience. Michael Sullivant is the Director of Relational Networks for Life Model Works.For more about Michael Sullivant, Life Model, and the resources discussed in this episode, visit: https://lifemodelworks.org/...
2024-02-021h 05Voices from the DesertLife Model, Immanuel Approach, and Recovering our Mental Health: an interview with Michael Sullivant part 1What if your brain is wired in such a way that understanding the way your brain works could be a great aid in spiritual growth, healing of the heart, and mental health? What role does the Holy Spirit and the love of God play into the inner healing of the human heart? Join Joshua Hoffert, and Murray Dueck as they interview friend of the podcast Michael Sullivant. Michael Sullivant is the Director of Relational Networks for Life Model Works. He is a church planter, pastor, author, poet and speaker.For more about Michael Sullivant and Life Model...
2024-01-271h 03Voices from the DesertPart 2 of Church Untitled: and interview with Ryan JohnsonIn part 2, Ryan dives into catching a vision for who God has made you to be, dealing with the hooks of the enemy, building culture, the difference between purpose and calling, and much more. Tune in!Church Untitled is a gathering place in downtown Vancouver, BC. In the midst of a busy city rife with an increasingly antagonistic culture, this church is building an altar of worship in the downtown core. Ryan Johnson, the pastor of Church Untitled, never envisioned himself as a church planter. In fact, the church began out of deep brokenness and hurt. This...
2024-01-171h 02Voices from the DesertChurch Untitled: Seriously, Listen to this Episode. An interview with an unassuming pastor, Ryan Johnson. Part 1Church Untitled is a gathering place in downtown Vancouver, BC. In the midst of a busy city rife with an increasingly antagonistic culture, this church is building an altar of worship in the downtown core. Ryan Johnson, the pastor of Church Untitled, never envisioned himself as a church planter. In fact, the church began out of deep brokenness and hurt. This is his story, and the story of those who are gathering in the downtown core of one of the most bustling cities on the West Coast of North America.Join Joshua and Murray as they welcome...
2024-01-101h 14Voices from the DesertThinking Apostolically Part 2: Maturity and the need for Apostolic MinistryHappy New Year everybody! The Voices from the Desert crew is back at it for 2024! We have some exciting interviews and topics coming in the next few months, stay tuned!Join Joshua Hoffert and Murray Dueck for part 2 of their interview with Bruce Friesen. Bruce is the founder of Children Arise Ministry, which disciples nations by discipling the next generation through the sphere of education. He is the founder of Lifetree Churches and the Global Transformation Collective, which focuses on the transformation of all spheres of influence, by discipling people in the truths and principles of God’s...
2024-01-0548 minVoices from the DesertThe Annunciation: a Christmas episodeHey everyone! Thanks for joining us for the past year! Voices from the Desert is a 1-year old podcast with this episode! We have so appreciated and enjoyed getting to know each and everyone one of you. Murray and Josh have much planned for the new year. Keep checking us out and we will keep diving off the deep end!In this epsiode, Murray and Josh are off the incarnation/annunciation deep end. We dive into Leo the Great, Maximos the Confessor, Gregory Nazianzen, and more! What can we say today about the incarnation? Join Murray and...
2023-12-231h 02Voices from the DesertThinking Apostolically: Five Fold Ministry and the Need for ReformationVoices from the Desert invites you on a transformative journey of apostolic thinking, exploring the depths of five-fold ministry. Join hosts Joshua Hoffert and Murray Dueck as they sit down with special guest Bruce Friesen, founder of the Global Transformation Collective. Uncover the wisdom of apostolic living and leadership in this thought-provoking podcast. What does it mean to think apostolically? And how does 5-fold ministry intersect with today? Join Voices from the Desert for practical insights into living apostolically today!Bruce is the founder of Children Arise Ministry, which disciples nations by discipling the next generation through...
2023-12-1653 minVoices from the DesertThe Prophetic Manifesto: Apostles and Prophets, what's the deal?Ever wondered how the early church perceived Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, and Teachers? Join Josh and Murray on Voices from the Desert as we explore the Prophetic Manifesto and what the early church had to say about Five-fold Ministry. Uncover insights into how these roles were embraced in the early church, shaping its spiritual fabric. Reflect on their significance then and consider how that applies to contemporary leadership today. How did the early church envision these vital roles, and what lessons can we draw from their understanding? Tune in for a fascinating journey through history, contemplating the relevance of...
2023-12-061h 32Voices from the DesertDe-Shackling Prophecy From End-Times Eschatology: The Prophecy Series ContinuedWelcome to "Voices from the Desert," where ancient wisdom intersects with modern culture. In this episode, titled "De-shackling Prophecy from End Times Eschatology," Josh and Murray delve into point 6 of the Prophetic Manifesto. Often, prophecy is seen as a vehicle to predict all the calamities that are about to fall upon a nation. But what if we saw these things through a bridal paradigm?The Prophetic Manifesto offers seven key points that challenge traditional perspectives on the spiritual gifts, offering a fresh perspective on Biblical prophecy. Join us as we navigate the sands of time, reimagining the...
2023-11-301h 25Voices from the DesertTo Build an International Prophetic Ministry or Not To? A Prophetic Manifesto Continued...Today it is common to plan your ministry strategy around worldwide impact and a social media platform. But is it normal to think about building around a gift given by God? Join Josh and Murray as they dive into point 5 of the prophetic manifesto: a hesitancy to use the gift to build a platform.The 7 Points of the Prophetic Manifesto:- The reputation of Macarius the Great.- The Desert Fathers (aka the prophets in the church) were sought for their great understanding of Scripture.- The primary function of prophetic ministry is...
2023-11-231h 23Voices from the DesertHow Silence and Solitude Impact Prophetic Ministry: A Prophetic Manifesto (Continued)In this episode of Voices from the Desert we delve into the timeless teachings of the early church age on prophetic ministry and explore their profound relevance in our modern world. Join us as we embark on a thought-provoking journey through the seven key points of The Prophetic Manifesto.Today, we shine a spotlight on the pivotal role of solitude and silence in prophetic ministry. How do the ancient practices of solitude and silence enrich and deepen our understanding today? Let's navigate the intersection of ancient wisdom and our contemporary world.The 7 Points of the P...
2023-11-181h 24Voices from the DesertA Prophetic Manifesto (continued): the need for humility, silence, and solitudeJoin Josh and Murray as they continue to breakdown the prophetic manifesto. On for today: the need for humility, silence, and solitude is crucial for prophetic maturity.The seven marks of historic prophetic ministry (The Prophetic Manifesto):- The reputation of Macarius the Great.- The Desert Fathers (aka the prophets in the church) were sought for their great understanding of Scripture.- The primary function of prophetic ministry is to reveal the nature of God/heart of Christ. A secondary/tertiary function is telling the future.- An intense regards for...
2023-11-091h 21Wind Ministries PodcastWhere do we derive identity from?God has "being" and we are "beings". And everything derives itself from there. Join Joshua Hoffert as he talks about how we come to know God and know ourselves.For more about Josh and Wind Ministries visit: https://www.windministries.ca/Check out our upcoming Dream Interpretation Mentorship: https://www.windtrainingacademy.com/dream-interpretation-mentorshipCheck out upcoming leadership mentorship program: https://www.windtrainingacademy.com/becoming-a-better-leader-mentorship-program
2023-11-0227 minVoices from the DesertThe Prophecy Series: A Prophetic Manifesto (Continued)What would a healthy expression of prophetic ministry look like today? How does church history inform who we are and how we are today? Join Murray and Josh as they breakdown a prophetic manifesto for the modern church. On the docket for today: prophetic ministry ought to be known for a robust interpretation of scripture and the primary function of prophecy is to reveal the heart of God.The seven marks of historic prophetic ministry (The Prophetic Manifesto):- The reputation of Macarius the Great.- The Desert Fathers (aka the prophets in the...
2023-11-011h 20Voices from the DesertWhere do we derive identity from?God has "being" and we are "beings". And everything derives itself from there. Join Joshua Hoffert as he talks about how we come to know God and know ourselves.For more about Josh and Wind Ministries visit: https://www.windministries.ca/Check out our upcoming Dream Interpretation Mentorship: https://www.windtrainingacademy.com/dream-interpretation-mentorshipCheck out upcoming leadership mentorship program: https://www.windtrainingacademy.com/becoming-a-better-leader-mentorship-program
2023-10-2627 minVoices from the DesertDeification, Union with God and Augustine: an interview with Matthew Esquivel Part 2How did Augustine see the formation of the spiritual life? Was he a dry stuffy theologian? Did he have a robust apprecation for the experience of God? In what ways does Augustine synergize with the Eastern views of Christian mysticism? Join Joshua Hoffert and Murray Dueck for part 2 of their interview with Matthew Esquivel, who is working on his doctoral dissertation on Augustine the Great.For more about Joshua Hoffert visit: https://www.windministries.ca/For more about Murray Dueck visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/For more about Matthew Esquivel visit: https://www.klsdallas.com/
2023-10-2545 minWind Ministries PodcastThe Spirit of Prophecy is the Testimony of JesusJesus said that he would not leave us orphans but that he would come to us. How does he plan to eradicate the orphan-ness in our hearts? The simple answer is through the Holy Spirit and prophecy. For the in-depth answer tune in to the podcast to find out!For more about Joshua Hoffert and Wind Ministries, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/
2023-10-2052 minVoices from the DesertAugustine the charismatic and his theology of martyrdom: an interview with Matthew Esquivel Part 1Was Augustine a cessationist or continuationist? What did Augustine think about the spiritual gifts? Does Augustine reflect any of the eastern ideas of Theosis? Did in with Joshua Hoffert and Murray Dueck as they talk with Matthew Esquivel who has been working on a dissertation on Augustine, martydom, and experiencing God.For more about Joshua Hoffert visit: https://www.windministries.ca/For more about Murray Dueck visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/For more about Matthew Esquivel: https://www.klsdallas.com/
2023-10-1850 minWind Ministries PodcastProphecy, Identity, and the Father's Heart: Questions from Love, Prophecy, and the Kingdom of God"The Lord told me you have the heart of a lion." Those words were spoken to me by my mother at the age of ten and they have never left me. Prophecy is the declaration of the heart of God to each individual heart. Join Joshua Hoffert at the Love, Prophecy, and the Kingdom of God event as people ask questions about the same.For more about Joshua Hoffert and Wind Ministries visit: https://www.windministries.ca/
2023-09-271h 01Voices from the DesertPolitical Prophecy, Tests for Weighing Prophetic Words, and Experience as a Litmus Test: An Interview with Eric Janzen Part 2When the disciples asked Jesus if he was ready to establish his kingdom after his resurrection they still missed the gravity of what the message of the kingdom even was. Jesus must have been shaking his head in response to this query. Today, people attempt to use prophetic ministry to establish their own kingdom. Perhaps this is similar in principle to how the disciples mistook the coming of the kingdom? Join Joshua Hoffert, Murray Dueck, and Eric Janzen for part 2 of a conversation of Eric's new book "Ponder". To check out his book: https://www.amazon.ca/P...
2023-09-271h 08Voices from the DesertProcessing Prophetic Words and Prophetic Hurts: an interview with Eric Janzen Part 1How do we respond to prophetic words? And what are we to do when someone says soemthing hurtful to us? Prophetic culture needs an adjustment and Eric Janzen offers helpful principles in his new book "Ponder: Valuing and Evaluating the Gift of Prophecy".Join Joshua Hoffert and Murray Dueck as they interview Eric Janzen and hear all about his new book "Ponder". To check out his book: https://www.amazon.ca/Ponder-Valuing-Evaluating-Gift-Prophecy/dp/B0BXN41ZZF/ref=sr_1_1?For more about Murray Dueck visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/For more about Joshua H...
2023-09-201h 06Wind Ministries PodcastGetting love right: the foundational principleAll of life begins in affection. The conception of a baby begins in the affection of a man and woman. In creation, life begins in affection. The Father looked upon his creation and saw that it was good. It is not an easy thing for a parent to turn off affection for a baby. The framework of our life reorients around the love of God when we experience his affection for us. Join Joshua Hoffert as he dives into the affection of the Father.For more about Joshua Hoffert visit: https://www.windministries.ca/
2023-09-2038 minWind Ministries PodcastCatching a Glimpse: Looking at JesusChristianity begins in encounter. We encounter him and everything changes. The beauty of Jesus is absolutely captivating. In this episode, Josh dives into the way John the beloved encountered Christ and how everything changed.For more about Josh visit: https://www.windministries.ca/
2023-09-1237 minVoices from the DesertThe Prophecy Series: A Prophetic ManifestoWhat would it look like if prophetic ministry began looking once again as it did in the early church? What would the marks of historic, authentic, and true prophetic ministry be? Join Josh and Murray as they lay out 7 marks of historic prophetic ministry as they reflect on revelation and the early church.The seven marks of historic prophetic ministry:- The reputation of Macarius the Great.- The Desert Fathers (aka the prophets in the church) were sought for their great understanding of Scripture.- The primary function of prophetic ministry is...
2023-09-121h 13Voices from the DesertThe Prophecy Series: Divination: a Critique of Contemporary Prophetic MinistryWhat kind of glimpse does the church offer us about prophetic ministry and how does that help us see where we are at today? Throughout the centuries, the gift of prophecy has flourished. What happened to it today? How have we become so far removed from the practice of prophecy in history? Join Josh and Murray as they reflect on the history of prophetic ministry and how that offers us insight in to where are today.For more about Murray Dueck visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/To check out Eden's Way Farm Sanctuary visit: https://edenswayfarmsanctuary...
2023-09-061h 24Voices from the DesertThe Prophecy Series: Looking like an Idiot, Visibility, Prophecy, and Fools for ChristIn the historic church there is a category of saint called "Fools for Christ". These people were seen as incredibly gifted, yet they hid themselves from the world by either feigning madness or doing strange things that alienated them from the people around them. Some of them became the most famous men and women of their time. What was the deal with these "crazy" people? And can we think of modern day examples? Join Josh and Murry as they dive into the topic "Fools for Christ".For more about Murray Dueck visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/...
2023-08-301h 09Voices from the DesertThe Prophesy Series: When a Charismatic Prophet Goes Wrong (how the early church responded to false prophecy)As we have been moving through this series on prophecy we can firmly resolve that prophetic ministry was alive and viable for the first 600 years of church history (and longer). But did any problems arise? And if they arose, what did people do about said problems? Did the early fathers and mothers just allow erratic people to go unchecked, or did they attempt to disabuse them of their fanciful notions? Join Josh and Murr as they dive in to how the church has brought prophetic error into check.For more about Murray Dueck, visit: https://www.samuelsmantle...
2023-08-231h 18Wind Ministries PodcastMoving From Fear to Love: if fear is the beginning of wisdom what is the end of wisdom? The story of Peter culminates in the radical love of Christ. Peter anchors his theory of transformation in experiencing this tenderness of God. Join Joshua Hoffert as he speaks on encountering the love of God as part of a series of talks on Love, Prophecy, and the Kingdom of God.For more about Josh and Wind Ministries, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/
2023-08-1833 minVoices from the DesertThe Prophecy Series: When a Pope Teaches You to ProphesyFrom how to understand the tenses and modes of prophecy, to the state of maturity required to be used in prophecy, Gregory the Great elaborates on all this and more in his Homilies on the Book of the Prophet Ezekiel. He spoke as man very familiar with the spirit of prophecy and as man that carried a deep love for God. What might he have to teach us about how the church in the 6th century viewed prophecy? Join Josh and Murray in this episode to find out!For more about Murray Dueck, visit: https://www.samuelsmantle...
2023-08-171h 03Voices from the DesertThe Prophecy Series: Prophets, Apostles, Gold, Money, and Should They Stay for 3 Days (a look at the Didache)The Didache cautioned the early church to not trust a wandering prophet or apostle who would stay with them for more than 3 days. On the same note, Paul offered a defense of his ministry in Acts 20 by saying that he never "coveted anyone's silver or gold or apparel". This is juxtaposed with the role of a wandering teacher/orator/philosopher in the ancient world. They did what they did for money. Paul did not, and the early church struck forth with that same value. How were you to determine an authentic prophet or apostle? Look at how they talk...
2023-08-111h 27Voices from the DesertThe Prophecy Series: Prophecy, Spiritual Gifts and the Early ChurchStarting with this episode, Josh and Murray begin a new series on how the church has viewed and practiced the spiritual gifts since its infancy. Did the gifts of the Spirit cease with the death of the apostles? Did the canonization of scripture have measurable impact on the movement of the Holy Spirit? Join Josh and Murray as they dive in to what the early church liturgical documents have to say about the practice of prophetic ministry.For more about Murray Dueck, visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/For more about Joshua Hoffert, visit: h...
2023-08-0256 minVoices from the DesertThe Eucharist: a conversation about the Eucharist with an Anglican priest Part 2Join Joshua, Murray, and Colin as they dive in the sequel episode on the Divine Eucharist. We charismatic evangelicals find it difficult to make the leap from symbol to real presence, but should we be re-thinking what it means to take communion? Listen as Father Colin's mind is blown about the timelessness of God, how a table can help us re-think of the Eucharist, and what is the difference between Transubstantiation and Consubstantiation. For more about Father Colin, check out his website: https://www.stmaryandstjohn.com/For more about Murray Dueck, visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.co...
2023-07-2759 minWind Ministries PodcastEmpty holes: gaps in our maturityMany of us assume that we enter into adulthood full and complete in our journey towards maturity. We present our best self. But many of us enter into adulthood with missing gaps and empty holes. Join Joshua Hoffert as he talks about gaps in our maturity, experiencing the love of God, and knowing the Father's heart.For more about Joshua Hoffert and Wind Ministries, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/
2023-07-2040 minVoices from the DesertA in-depth conversation with an Anglican priest on the Divine Eucharist and real presence or symbolic representation (Part 1)Why would a priest not separate his thumb and forefinger after holding the communion elements? Is it merely superstition or is there something more tangible that we Evangelicals have missed? And what might the difference between the Anglican reformers, Roman Catholics, and Orthodox Christians as it pertains to the Eucharist? Join Joshua and Murray as they dive in to the weeds with Father Colin Nicolle and try and pick up what Father Colin is laying down.Father Colin Nicolle is the rector of St Mary's and St John's in Summerside, PE. You can find more a...
2023-07-1952 minWind Ministries PodcastThe Call to LoveThe invitation of the Christian life is to gaze in wonder at the beauty of the Father. We, however, default to fear rather than the invitation of love. It permeates our culture and our churches. What might it look like if we actually recognized the God of compassion that is so tenderly demonstrated in the life of Christ?For more about Josh and Wind Ministries, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/
2023-07-1226 minVoices from the DesertThe way of humility, the God of humility, and the spiritual lives of the Desert Fathers and MothersMoses could only say he was the most humble man on the face of the earth after he encountered the God of humility. This is because humility is not so much an attribute we acquire but a participation in the humility of God.Archbishop Chrysostom of Etna writes : "Humility dwells in the nature of God Himself. Yet this attribute of God, belonging to a God Who is transcendent, unknowable in Essence, and beyond human comprehension, does not become, on that account, just a quality or adornment when we find it in the human being. As o...
2023-07-121h 15Voices from the DesertDreams, Visions, the Patristics, and Whatever Happened? (Part 2 of Dreams and the Patristics)So dreams were important in the early church and beyond, but what happened? Why did the church lose interest? And why did the world lose interest? In the past 100 years, people have begun to find a value for dreams and how they intersect with our spirituality again, but the church has been far behind. Perhaps it begins earlier then we thought. Tune in as Murray and Josh talk about what happened to the church and its take on dreams, visions, and strange events.The Dreams You Dream Live Training: https://www.windtrainingacademy.com/the-dreams-you-dream-summer-2023The...
2023-07-051h 15Voices from the DesertDreams and the Patristic AgeJoin Murray Dueck and Joshua Hoffert as they discuss dreams in the early church age. Dreams and visions have been a part of the Christanity from its inception and have never gone anywhere. Tune in and find out about the Patristic Age, dreams, the Desert Fathers, and much more!For the upcoming Dreams You Dream Live Training with Joshua Hoffert visit: https://www.windtrainingacademy.com/the-dreams-you-dream-summer-2023For more about Murray Dueck visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/For Murray's book The Dreams We Dream visit: https://www.amazon.ca/Dreams-We-Dream-Learning-Language/dp/B08M2LSFWK/
2023-06-281h 01Voices from the DesertEmpire building vs the kingdom of God, encountering God in Scripture, and what is on God's heart: an interview with Steve Schroeder Part 2What does it mean to prepare you life and not a sermon? To be ready to speak on behalf of God when He moves on you? What if your prayer life was just like walking and talking with your dad? Sometimes we are more concerned with building our own little empire than just being with the Father. Join Josh, Murray, and Steve as they talk about apostles, prophets, encountering the Father through Scripture, and spiritual fathering.For more about Murray Dueck: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/For more about Joshua Hoffert: https://www.windministries.ca/
2023-06-2149 minWind Ministries PodcastQuestions on a Sunday MorningWhy do we use the word encounter to describe meeting God? What are practical things that we can do so that our faith can expand beyond a 2-hour fix on Sunday?Join Joshua Hoffert as he addresses these questions and more posed during a Sunday morning meeting.For more about Josh and Wind, visit; https://www.windministries.ca/
2023-05-3141 minVoices from the DesertOrphan-ness, Sonship, Encounter, and the Heart of the Father: an interview with Steve Schroeder Part 1Have you ever felt as if you have to measure up to something? Have you ever questioned who God is as your Father? Do you have some unquenched need to compete with those around you? Encountering the heart of the Father begins to bring rest to the life of the orphan. Jesus said that he would not leave us as orphans, and in that He reveals His relationship with the Abba. When we see Him we see how He and the Father relate. Join Joshua Hoffert and Murray Dueck as they welcome guest Steve Schroeder to talk a...
2023-05-3151 minWind Ministries PodcastHealing the Wound of AbandonmentEven the healthiest families still have problems. No parent is perfect. What we learn in our family we practice later in life. Our family of origin goes a long way to inform who we become. When I am hurt how do I come back to myself? Some of us have those skills and some of us don't. Jesus actually taught his disciples how to recover themselves. You can only learn those things in the context of community. When we wrestle with wounds of abandonment we tend to go into enemy. When someone has hurt me, I turn t...
2023-05-2440 minVoices from the DesertHumility, Warfare, and Theosis with an Orthodox Priest - Part 2Join Josh and Murray for the second episode with Father Michael Gillis. This is the second episode wherein Father Mike talks about humility in the patristics, how we are both sinner and one being saved, that spiritual warfare is the battle between those two. Join us as we dive in yet again!Father Mike is the parish priest of Holy Nativity Orthodox Church (https://www.holynativitychurch.ca/) and the genius behind the podcast Praying in the Rain hosted by Ancient Faith Radio (https://www.ancientfaith.com/contributors/michael_gillis).For more about Josh, visit: https...
2023-05-2458 minVoices from the DesertTheosis with an Orthodox Priest - Part 1Today, Josh and Murray are joined by Father Michael Gillis. Father Mike is the parish priest of Holy Nativity Orthodox Church (https://www.holynativitychurch.ca/) and the genius behind the podcast Praying in the Rain hosted by Ancient Faith Radio (https://www.ancientfaith.com/contributors/michael_gillis).In this episode, Father Mike talks about Theosis as the invitation for the church to walk with Christ. From the poorest of poor to the most excellent member, Theosis is the journey of each Christian. Join us as we dive in!For more about Josh, visit: https://www...
2023-05-171h 01Wind Ministries PodcastLiving with Jesus and OurselvesMoments with God become less about us and more about Him. When God comes to us He reveals Himself, it is about Him. The central event of Scripture is the revelation of God. God does the saving, speaking and revealing. Our responsibilty is to respond to Him. And oh, how great that response is. And oh, how lovely He reveals Himself to be. And oh, how majestic He becomes to us.For more about Joshua Hoffert and Wind Ministries, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/For our training courses, visit: https://www.windtrainingacademy.com/
2023-05-1041 minVoices from the DesertDegrees of maturity, the inner way, and the Beatitudes"As I walk, my sins follow behind me and I do not see them yet I've been asked to judge the sins of another." Abba MosesIn the Beatitudes, Jesus lays out the schema of the spiritual life. Jesus did not lay out a seven mountain mandate to conquer the world, but he laid out a way of conquering the heart. What Jesus spoke to is, "How do you go about conquering the heart?" Because that work is so difficult, it is far easier for us to get caught up in political transformation rather than the transformation...
2023-05-031h 03Wind Ministries PodcastChristianity is not a religionChristianity is not just a worldview that you adopt one day because conveniently it looks good to you. Its not like your "Get Out of Jail Free" card. You don't just join this sect of people and you won't go to hell anymore. Here's the card. Just hold on to it until the end.Christianity's not even really a religion. It's not a codified set of doctrines and beliefs that dictate how you live the course of your life in this world. I derive a whole new worldview, not because I decide to move from this worldview...
2023-04-2736 minVoices from the DesertThe way of Theosis, transformation, and the secret place of the heartA theology of salvation cannot base itself on mental consent. Transformation does not happen because your mind has been changed. How do we go about discovering the deep place of our heart? Bishop Kallistos Ware, when asked if he was saved, responded by saying: "I am in the process of being saved." Salvation as a theory must touch the deep places of who we are. We are being saved and there is a practical reality to that. Tune in as Josh and Murray dive deep into the teaching of the early church fathers and how they approached the transformation...
2023-04-191h 19Wind Ministries PodcastBecoming a people of encounterDo you know Christ or do you just know how to act like a Christian? There is a vast chasm between the two. Any citizen of a western country can sneeze and fulfill 7 of the 10 commandments. But rule following does not a mature Christian make. We can have a form of godliness but deny the desire of God to powerfully encounter his people. If we do this then we can just say words and salvation happens. The plague of humanity is forgetting who God is. God desires to encounter his people and the ways he does this are multifaceted...
2023-04-1137 minVoices from the DesertThe restoration of the image of God in the heart of manWhat does it look like to walk the journey of union with the heart of God? Union is the beginning and the end of the journey, but we can't mistake the entry point for the destination. Isaiah the Solitary said, "In a word, all the works of a monastic will be in vain without such hard labor and without the remembrance of God. This work is both the beginning and the end for one living in stillness, for the sake of the Lord. This much-longed-for Name is the inner essence of stillness and silence."All o...
2023-04-0553 minWind Ministries PodcastWho do people say that I am?What happens to us when we see Jesus as He is? What teaches us to respond to His presence? Our culture? Our religious upbringing? Our skills? When Peter sees the glory of God and the law and the prophets he immediately attempts to put a plan into action, he tries to respond. The proper response in hindsight was to sit in silence and listen, not to pontificate, but that is what we tend to do. When we catch a sight of the glory of God we want to do something about it, but often we need direction, instruction, and...
2023-04-0337 minVoices from the DesertTheosis: being versus doing, and the journey of becomingAbba Lot went to see Abba Joseph and said to him:"Abba, as far as I can I say my little office, I fast a little, I pray and meditate, I live in peace and as far as I can, I purify my thoughts. What else can I do?"Then the old man stood up and stretched his hands towards heaven. His fingers became like ten lamps of fire and he said to him""If you will, you can become all flame."This little story serves to point out the journey...
2023-03-2258 minVoices from the DesertTheosis: what do the ancients say about union with God?What did the early fathers of Christianity say about the life of union with Christ? The term Theosis comes up consistently in patristic writing about the transformation of the Christian life. That term seems foreign to the average Christian. The contemplative authors, the Desert Fathers, and the Eastern Christian mystics were well acquainted with the concept. What kind of wisdom might they have for us today? Join Joshua Hoffert and Murray Dueck as they begin a deep dive into the theory of Theosis."The soul is like iron, which rusts when neglected, but is purified when fired. A...
2023-03-151h 11Wind Ministries PodcastThe Gap Between Who You Are And Who You Want To Be"A young boy who is berated and beaten by his father learns the valuable lesson that he is the problem. Its a valuable lesson because it becomes the value of his life. The value of his life is that my father doesn't love me, I'm a danger, and I'm unlovely. Then the easiest assumption to make is that the Heavenly Father doesn't love him. But it's not his fault and he never had anyone to tell him that. At least not as a young boy."Trauma is not so much understood as the traumatic event that took pl...
2023-03-1341 minVoices from the DesertThe Spiritual Theology of Macarius the Great: Conversations with the devil and the sustenance of the heavenly lifeMacarius the great was one of the most profound teachers on the spiritual life in the egyptian desert. From conversations with the devil to a contemporary model from prophetic ministry, Macarius has a lot to teach us today. Join Joshua and Murray as they dive deep into Macarian spirituality. For info on the ConteXtus Online Leadership conference, visit: https://www.windtrainingacademy.com/contextus-online-leadership-conference
2023-03-0256 minWind Ministries PodcastWhat Does a Healed Identity Look Like?The six characteristics of a healed identity are: spontaneous love, spontaneous generosity, people of peace, less thinking about you and more thinking about others, loving without withholding, and loving without the need to be loved in return. However, we often get stuck on the path to maturity. What does it look like to overcome the obstacles and move into maturity?For more, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/For the Contextus Online Leadership Conference, visit: https://www.windtrainingacademy.com/contextus-online-leadership-conference
2023-02-2259 minVoices from the DesertThe Nature of God Revealed in JesusWhat kind of language can we use when we talk about the God-man Jesus? And what does it mean to us practically that Christ was fully man and fully God? These concepts were central to early Christianity, but they are rarely explored to the same depth today. A renewed interest in the nature of Jesus and how He reveals God would do us well today. Our understanding has ramifications towards redemption, the in-filling of the Spirit, the mystery of prayer, and the nature of God. Join Josh and Murray as they work through what the early fathers taught on...
2023-02-151h 13Wind Ministries PodcastIdentity and Stages of Development Part 2Come, my Light, illumine my darkness.Come, my Life, and revive me from death.Come, my Physician, and heal my wounds.Come, Flame of divine love, and burn up the thorns of my sins, kindling my heart with the flame of thy love.Come, my King, sit upon the throne of my heart and reign there.For thou alone art my King and my Lord.St Dimitrii of Rostov, Oxford Book of PrayerHow do we move our identity from fear to joy? What roles do community and relationships play in...
2023-02-0640 minVoices from the DesertThe Deeper Journey: how the patristic writings influences our worldview"The three pillars of contemporary discipleship are church attendance, reading your bible, and stacking chairs. And not necessarily in that order."How do we think about the world, scripture, spirituality, and Christ? What drew us deeper into the mystery and what has fascinated us about Jesus?For more about Josh, visit: https://www.windministries.caFor more about Murray, visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/
2023-01-171h 03Wind Ministries PodcastMemory, Identity, and Stages of Development"Everything pertaining to healing begins in the beauty of God...it also ends in the beauty of God. All of life is the beauty of God. The grand call of your life is to behold Him in His glory and in His beauty. Nothing else makes life so meaningful and worthwhile."God does not divorce your identity from your history. We separate our identity from our history making us less than real persons. We think of ourselves esoterically or in broad labels. We label ourselves as courageous, fearful, peaceful, or loving and never even consider the compilation o...
2023-01-1735 minVoices from the DesertThe Journey and Encountering God"The in-breaking of revelation causes internal pressure."Join Murray and Josh as they talk about Josh's journey of encountering Christ and finding a passion for the Christian mystics.For more about Josh, visit: https://www.windministries.caFor more about Murray, visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/
2023-01-171h 02Wind Ministries PodcastHealing of our Identities Series: Our IdentitiesWith the ongoing death of cultural Christianity, what does it look like to become the people of God? What does it mean to have our identity formed and healed?Ephesians 2:1-5 "And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience, among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of...
2022-12-2139 minVoices from the DesertA Series of EncountersWhy are we even interested in the Christian ancients: the Desert Fathers, the Mystics, and the Contemplatives? What was the journey like to go from Evangelical to a love of the historic church? Join us on Episode 1 as we dive into Murray Dueck's story!
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Face to Face PodcastE123 - Joshua Hoffert, Part 2 | The Contemplative and The Invitation to Simply TurnIn the conclusion of this powerful conversation with Joshua Hoffert, we explore what it means to be contempletive, the importance of self care, and learning to experience God in the mundane. "We do a disservice to the desire God has to dwell in our hearts by constantly desiring some external experience. God longs to dwell in you. He sent his Spirit to dwell in your heart so he could talk with you. If you just exist from high point to high point you're never going to know his actual heart." https://www.windministries.ca/
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GT Moncton PodcastJoshua Hoffert // July 17th, 2022Our guest speaker this week is Joshua Hoffert of Wind Ministries!
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2022-07-1944 minGT Moncton PodcastJoshua Hoffert // July 17th, 2022Our guest speaker this week is Joshua Hoffert of Wind Ministries!
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