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Low in the WaterGuerrilla Gardening | Pastoral Instinct in Crisis | with Mandy, Winn, and NathanJoin Mandy, Winn, and Nathan as they have their Low in the Water conversation for July.Notes and links from the episode:Mandy’s Article: https://www.missioalliance.org/the-power-of-jesus-the-vocation-of-the-church/Winn’s Article: https://winncollier.substack.com/p/our-politics-are-too-smallBenediction from Wendell Berry: https://cales.arizona.edu/~steidl/Liberation.htmlAll Things New Fest: https://www.missioalliance.org/im-kindle-hope-god-making-things-new-will-join/#:~:text=All%20Things%20New%20%E2%80%93%20An%20Invitation,keep%20our%20joy%20to%20ourselves2025-07-0434 minLow in the WaterReading Fiction with Winn, Mandy and NathanJoin Winn, Mandy, and Nathan for their conversation on summer/winter reads and the role of fiction in the spiritual life. 2025-06-1839 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: Ruach | with Winn CollierWinn and Nathan discuss John 14 for Pentecost on our final episode of season 1 of Low in the Water2025-06-0226 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: Ascension | with Andrea TaphornAndrea and Nathan reflect on Luke 24.44-432025-05-2617 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: Shan't | with Dave WollanDave and Nathan discuss John 14.23-29 as we continue in the season of Eastertide2025-05-1915 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: Mandatum | with Mandy Smith2025-05-1219 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: Capacious | with Brian KeepersJoin Brian and Nathan as they reflect on John 10.22-30 for the 4th Sunday in Eastertide2025-05-0518 minLow in the WaterVows | with Mandy Smith, Winn Collier, and Nathan HoffOur monthly conversation with Mandy, Winn, and Nathan....This time around vows and the Christian life. 2025-05-0241 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: Epilogue | with Eric PetersonListen as Nathan and Eric reflect on John 21.1-19 for the third sunday in Eastertide2025-05-0122 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: Belief | with Andrea TaphornAndrea Taphorn and Nathan Hoff reflect on John 20.19-31 for the second Sunday in EastertideFeaturing the song "Alleluia" by Andy Bast (2014)2025-04-2119 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: Resurrection | with Winn CollierWinn Collier and Nathan Hoff reflect on Luke 24 for Resurrection Sunday. Featuring "Alleluia" written by Andy Bast, as performed on the album "Songs of Liturgy" by Pillar Church2025-04-1417 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: Palm Sunday | with Dave WollanDave Wollan joins Nathan Hoff to reflect on the triumphal entry narrative for Palm Sunday 20252025-04-0714 minLow in the WaterJoy Comes in the Morning | with Mandy Smith, Nathan Hoff, and Winn Collier2025-04-0433 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: Scent | with Mandy SmithMandy Smith joins to discuss John 12.1-82025-03-3020 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: Prodigal | with Brian KeepersBrian Keepers and Nathan Hoff reflect on Luke 15.1-3; 11-32.Music: "I Was A Wandering Sheep" hymn text by Horatius Bonar, music: Traditional.2025-03-2420 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: Arboriculture | with Eric PetersonEric Peterson joins Nathan Hoff to reflect on Luke 13.1-9 for March 242025-03-1720 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: Benedictus | with Jonathan GabhartJonathan Gabhart joins Nathan Hoff to discuss Luke 13.31.35 for Sunday March 16. 2025-03-1015 minLow in the WaterLead Us Not Into Temptation | with Winn Collier, Mandy Smith and Nathan Hoff2025-03-0746 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: Temptation | with Winn CollierWinn Collier and Nathan Hoff discuss Luke 4.1-13 for March 92025-03-0317 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: Surprise | with Dave WollanDave Wollan and Nathan Hoff discuss Luke 9.28-36 for March 22025-02-2412 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: Love | with Eric PetersonEric Peterson joins to discuss Luke 6.27-38 for February 23, 20252025-02-1718 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: Blessing & Woe | with Mandy SmithMandy Smith joins to reflect on Luke 6.17-26 for February 16. Song: "Randall St" by Tim Boyce2025-02-1015 minLow in the WaterPoetry Share | with Mandy Smith, Winn Collier, and Nathan HoffReferences to Explore!Books Mentioned:Eugene H. Peterson’s Holy Luck Kilian McDonnell’s “Nursing Home Chapel” in his book Swift, Lord, You Are Not David Tensen’s “Ancient Paths” in his book The Wrestle Makoto Fujimura’s Culture Care Poems Mentioned:Abigail CarrollNarrative Theology by Padraig O’Tuama’s “Narrative Theology"Jack Gilbert's "A Brief for the Defense,"Wendell...2025-02-0749 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: Presence | with Brian KeepersBrian Keepers joins to reflect on Luke 5.1-11 for February 9. 2025-02-0315 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: Vicissitudes | with Andrea TaphornAndrea Taphorn joins Nathan Hoff to reflect on Luke 4.21-30 for Sunday, Feb 22025-01-2714 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: Good News | with Winn CollierWinn Collier joins to reflect on Luke 4.14-21 for Sunday January 26.(featuring the tune "I Set Out" by Tim Boyce)2025-01-2014 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: Signs | with Dave WollanDave Wollan joins to discuss the wedding at Cana from John 2.1-11 for Sunday, January 19. 2025-01-1314 min
NCC UnpluggedStaff Book Picks: Stories That Shaped UsShow Description:
Welcome to NCC Unplugged, the podcast where conversations, community, and culture converge. In this episode, the staff at Norwin Christian Church dive into their favorite books and discuss how these works have shaped their faith, perspectives, and lives. From theological classics to parenting advice and even some light-hearted fiction, there's something here for everyone. Join us as we share personal insights, memorable quotes, and valuable lessons from our bookshelf to yours.
Show Notes:
Episode Title: Staff Book Picks: Stories That Shaped Us
Hosts: Jeff, Joshua, Garrett, Allison, and Matt
Topic: Staff...2025-01-0831 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: Baptism | with Eric PetersonEric Peterson and Nathan Hoff reflect on Luke 3.15-17;21-22 for January 12, 20252025-01-0616 minLow in the WaterMailbag #1! | with Mandy Smith, Winn Collier, and Nathan HoffMandy, Winn, and Nathan reflect on a couple messages from listeners. Send your questions, comments, and thoughts to podcast@petersoncenter.org!Some of the pieces of culture referenced:Run With the Horses - Eugene PetersonSubversive Spirituality - Eugene PetersonRe-Enchanting the Text - Cheryl Bridges JohnsNiall Williams - This is Happiness"Centering Prayer" by Porter's Gate2025-01-0335 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: Epiphany | with Mandy SmithMandy Smith joins to discuss Matthew 2.1-12 for Epiphany on Jan 5, 20242024-12-3015 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: Magnificent and Messy | with Brian KeepersBrian Keepers joins to discuss Luke 2.15-242024-12-2319 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: Message | with Andrea TaphornAndrea Taphorn joins Nathan Hoff to discuss Luke 1.39-55 for the fourth Sunday in Advent. 2024-12-1616 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: Message | with Andrea TaphornAndrea Taphorn joins Nathan Hoff to discuss Luke 1.39-55 for the fourth Sunday in Advent. 2024-12-1608 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: Judgment | with Winn CollierWinn Collier joins this week to discuss Luke 3.7-18 for the third Sunday in Advent (12.15.24)2024-12-0918 minLow in the WaterConfessions of an Amateur Saint | with Mandy Smith, Winn Collier, and Nathan HoffMandy Smith is a pastor, author and speaker who, after living and ministering in the US and UK, now ministers in her homeland of Australia. She is a cohort co-leader for the Eugene Peterson Center for Christian Imagination. Her latest book, and the topic of this conversation, is Confessions of an Amateur Saint. Available here. https://www.navpress.com/p/confessions-of-an-amateur-saint/9781641588379On a related note, check out this wonderful essay by Andy Kadzban, the pastor of Wyckoff Reformed Church. "Pastoring in a Secular Age: Confessions of a Recovering Deist"2024-12-0744 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: Wilderness | with Dave WollanDave Wolland joins to reflect on Luke 3.1-6 for the second Sunday in Advent2024-12-0216 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: Watchful | with Eric PetersonEric Peterson joins to reflect on Luke 21.25-36 for the first Sunday in Advent2024-11-2520 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: Truth | with Mandy SmithMandy Smith joins Nathan Hoff to discuss John 18.33-372024-11-1813 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: Midwives | with Brian KeepersBrian Keepers joins Nathan Hoff in reflecting on Mark 13.1-82024-11-1115 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: Widows | with Mandy SmithMandy Smith joins to reflect on Mark 12.38-442024-11-0416 minLow in the WaterPower, politics, and pastorsWinn Collier, Mandy Smith, and Nathan Hoff in conversation around Politics, Power, and the Christian Life. Join the conversation by emailing comments and questions to podcast@petersoncenter.orgRead and subscribe to Winn's newsletter here! https://open.substack.com/pub/winncollier/p/our-politics-are-too-small?r=yzpki&utm_medium=iosEarth and Altar by Eugene Petersonhttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/1119676.Earth_Altar2024-11-0133 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: "Death" | with Eric PetersonEric Peterson joins Nathan Hoff to reflect on John 11.32-44 in anticipation of All Saints Day2024-10-2815 minLow in the Water[extra] Eric Peterson — Full ConversationThe full conversation between Eric and Nathan where they discuss "Quiet" by Eugene Peterson, reflect on John 11, and explore the promise of "the communion of saints." 2024-10-2829 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: "Courage" | with Dave WollanDave Wollan and Nathan Hoff reflect on Mark 10.46-52.2024-10-2112 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: “Ambition” | with Winn CollierWinn Collier and Nathan Hoff reflect on the lectionary text for October 20, Mark 10.35-45.2024-10-1411 minLow in the WaterBenedictionary: "Held" | with Andrea TaphornAndrea Taphorn and Nathan Hoff in conversation on the lectionary scripture for October 13: Mark 10.17-31. 2024-10-0715 min
Voices of RenewalDr. Winn Collier on Eugene PetersonOn this episode of Voices of Renewal, we speak with Rev. Dr. Winn Collier, Associate Professor and Director of the Eugene Peterson Center for Christian Imagination at Western Theological Seminary, on the life and renewal legacy of Eugene Peterson. Rev. Eugene Peterson (1932-2018) was an American presbyterian minister who published widely on spiritual formation and pastoral ministry. Rev. Peterson is most famous for his translation of the bible, The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language. To learn more about Euguene Peterson, please read Dr. Collier’s book, A Burning in My Bones: The Authorized Biography of Eugene H. Peterson.2024-10-0720 min
Low in the WaterWelcome to Low in the WaterWelcome to Low in the Water, a good word for pastors and those who find life in the Word. In this first episode, Nathan Hoff and Winn Collier discuss Eugene Peterson's poem "Quiet," and explore the shared hopes for this podcast endeavor. To connect further with the Peterson Center, visit petersoncenter.org2024-10-0127 min