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In the early days of Christianity, men and women fled to the desert and became the wisest sages of their era. Voices from the Desert explores how the wisdom of Ancient Christianity applies to our modern world. Where do the streams of historic Christianity intersect with contemporary Christianity? And how do we come to know God deep in our heart? Join Joshua Hoffert and Murray Dueck for a deep dive into the mystics, union with God, patristic theology and what it all means in our modern world.

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Keeping in check and pleasing God, a look at Rule 8 1:18:29

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Join Josh and Murr as they dive into Rule 8 of the Communion with Jesus Daily Agenda: Get Purified and Keep in Check. They boys explore watchfulness of heart, preparation, and living from the inner man. For more about Voices from the Desert, visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VoicesfromtheDesert For more about Goosechase Monastery, visit: https://www.goosechasemonastery.ca/index.html…

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The heart, it speaks: an interview with Bishop Andrew Miller, Part 2 1:10:43

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In continuing the conversation about healing of the heart with Father Andrew Miller of Heartsync Ministries, Father Andrew dives into the four core parts of the heart and the journey of discovery that he went on through counseling, pastoring, and encounter. What do you do when the person who walks into your office is a different person than who you see on a Sunday? And how do you navigate helping them recover? Join Josh and Murr as they dive in with the Bishop and explore healing the depths of the heart. For more about Heartsync and Father Andrew Miller, visit: https://heartsynchealing.org/ To book a Heartsync consulation, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/inner-healing For more about Voices from the Desert, visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VoicesfromtheDesert…

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Discovering the value of synchronizing the heart: an interview with Bishop Andrew Miller, Part 1 54:55

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Join Josh and Murr as they interview the founder of Heartsync Ministries about his journey of counseling, therapy, and encountering God. From the Jesus People Movement to encountering an angel and finding himself working with severe disassociation, Bishop Andrew Miller found himself discovering wholeness and healing all along the way. Join the boys as they talk with Bishop Andrew about his life, story, journey, and the development of Heartsync as a robust approach to healing ministry. For more about Voices from the Desert, visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VoicesfromtheDesert For more about Heartsync, visit: https://heartsynchealing.org/ For more info about how to get a hold of a heartsync counselor, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/inner-healing…

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Dealing with the deep heart: insecurity, delusion, and schemes 1:20:25

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The Psalmist tells us that the deep heart of man devises iniquity and plots our schemes. How might the 10 Rules of the Spiritual Life address the deep heart of man with all its lies, insecurities, and delusions? Join Murr and Josh as they dive into Rules 6 and 7: "Accept to remain in darkness and confusion" and "Be thankful all the time". For more about Voices from the Desert, visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesfromtheDesert For more about Goosechase Monastery, visit: https://www.goosechasemonastery.ca/…

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Trust and what to do when it breaks down: Rule #5 1:20:31

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In today's day and age we are surrounded with great examples of failed leaders. But does every failure constitute spiritual abuse and manipulation? It sure seems like some think so. Join Josh and Murr as they talk about Rule #5 from the 10 Spiritual Rules: Trust. For more about Voices from the Desert, check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VoicesfromtheDesert For more about the monks in New Germany, visit their website: https://www.goosechasemonastery.ca/index.html…

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Structure for the Spiritual Life: Spiritual Rules #3 and 4 1:08:35

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Josh and Murr are back at it covering rules 3 and 4 from the Communion with Jesus Christ: 10 Rules for the Spiritual Life pamphlet from the monks at the Hermitage of the Annunciation in New Germany, NS. Today's rules: 3. Labour with endurance in prayer. 4. Accept to remain "dry". For more about the monks, visit: https://www.goosechasemonastery.ca/index.html For more about Voices from the Desert, visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VoicesfromtheDesert…

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Giving Structure to the Spiritual Life 1:15:44

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Have you ever wondered how to point your life in a God-ward way? Murray and Josh are setting out on a series to cover a monastic document - "Ten Rules for the Spiritual Life" authored by the Orthodox monks in Nova Scotia, Canada at the Goosechase Monastery (https://www.goosechasemonastery.ca/index.html). In this episode, Murr and Josh introduce the document and cover the first two rules: Seek Self-Renunciation and Accept to Have No Results. For more about Voices from the Desert, visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VoicesfromtheDesert…

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Developing a Sound Mind: an interview with Michael Sullivant Part 2 52:54

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Once again, the boys are back with Michael Sullivant. Tune in as Michael talks about developing a nest of virtues, how the ancients intuited spiritual growth, synchronizing the mind with Christ, and much more! For more about Michael Sullivant, visit: radiusministries.org For more about Voices from the Desert, check out our Patreon page: patreon.com/VoicesfromtheDesert…

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Developing a Sound Mind: an interview with Michael Sulllivant Part 1 52:45

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Today on the Voices from the Desert, Josh and Murr interview Michael Sullivant and dive into a discussion on discipleship, the sound mind, and spiritual formation. Michael Sullivant is the founder of Radius Ministries along with his wife Terri Sullivant. Michael also serves as the Director of Relational Networks for the Life Model Works. Tune in and this conversation will stimulate your brain! For more about Voices from the Desert, visit out Patreon page: patreon.com/VoicesfromtheDesert For more about Michael Sullivant, visit: radiusministries.org…

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Questioning theology and meeting a priest: an interview with Chris Hawthorne Part 2 55:21

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In part 2 of their conversation, Murray, Josh, and Chris talk about ancestral sin vs original sin, discovering the Desert Fathers, the Dark Night of the Soul, the potential witchcraft of "once saved, always saved," and much more)! Tune in this week as they dive in with Chris Hawthorne, the Fr Deacon at Holy Nativity Church in Langley, BC, Canada. For more about Chris and the Holy Nativity Church visit: https://www.holynativitychurch.ca/ For more about Voices from the Desert and to join the Patreon, visit: https://www.patreon.com/VoicesfromtheDesert…

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Questioning church and theology: an interview with Fr Deacon Chris, an Orthodox priest (almost), part 1 51:01

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Murray and Josh sit down with good friend Chris Hawthorne to talk about his journey towards the Orthodox priesthood. Chris attended Murray's ministry school in the early 2000's and he and Josh have crossed paths many times. Like many, he discovered something severely lacking in his faith. This went un-answered until he encountered a spiritual father in the Orthodox Church. Now he is almost a priest. Tune into part 1 as they dive into Chris's story of encounter, beauty, and transformation. For more about Voices from the Desert, visit out Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/VoicesfromtheDesert…

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Navigating political outcomes and not losing hope 58:39

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Another day, another election. This episode was recorded in the wake of the Canadian election. Murray and Josh share their thoughts about political outcomes, where our hope lies, and how God speaks through the circumstances in our lives. Join the boys as they dive in! For more about Voices from the Desert and to support the show, visit the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VoicesfromtheDesert…

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Encountering God at Burning Man: and interview with Will Spencer 2:02:53

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On the podcast today, Josh sits down with guest host Rob Mazza to interview podcaster Will Spencer. They talk about Will's journey from the New Age rave scene in San Francisco to encountering Jesus in the desert of Nevada, and then the long circuitous route to salvation and healing. Will has been helping people find meaning and purpose in life, and find Christian hope in the midst of a rapidly changing world. You can find more about Will Spencer at: https://www.youtube.com/@willspencerpod For more about Voices from the Desert, visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/VoicesfromtheDesert…

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Easter, The Crucifixion, and the meaning of Redemption 1:13:29

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The central event in all of history. The lamb slain before the foundation of the world. This creation defining moment all too often is reduced to a moral lesson about right and wrong. As Brennan Manning said, "The gospel is absurd and the life of Jesus is meaningless unless we believe that He lived, died, and rose again with but one purpose in mind: to make brand-new creation. Not to make people with better morals but to create a community of prophets and professional lovers, men and women who would surrender to the mystery of the fire of the Spirit that burns within." Join Murr and Josh as they dive in to the layers of meaning in the central event. From the first chapters of Genesis to the wisdom of the Patristic Fathers, they cover a lot of ground in today's episode. For more about Voices from the Desert and to support the podcast, visit the Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/VoicesfromtheDesert…

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Where do we go from here? An interview with David Takle part 2 1:01:00

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Today, much of the church practices a theology with moral law at centre of the gospel. How are we to reclaim a theology centred on the the actual gospel? Did God come to make a more moral people, or is the gospel about something more profound that that? Join Josh and Murr as they dive in with David Takle from Kingdom Formation Ministries. For more about David Takle and Kingdom Formation Ministries, visit: https://kingdomformation.org/ To purchase books by David, including Copernicus 2.0, visit: https://humbleshack.net/david-takle/ To support Voices from the Desert, visit out Patreon: patreon.com/VoicesfromtheDesert…

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What we have been doing is not working. An interview with David Takle - Part 1 1:00:18

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In this episode, Josh and Murr sit down to talk with David Takle, in part about his latest book and how we can recapture a Christ centered theology. In the West, we have exchanged a moral law framework as our theological center. In essence, we tend to operate as if God's objective was to make more law-abiding citizens. But that captures only a miniscule sliver of the heart of God. And it truly fails to capture the explosive nature of the gospel. Tune in as Josh and Murr dive in with David about the failing of modern theological perspectives and how we might find a better way forward (by looking back). For more about David Takle and Kingdom Formation ministry, visit: https://kingdomformation.org/ To purchase books by David, including Copernicus 2.0, visit: https://humbleshack.net/david-takle/ To support Voices from the Desert, visit out Patreon: patreon.com/VoicesfromtheDesert…

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Voices from the Desert: WE ARE BACK! 54:49

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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…

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Discovering Life in the Wilderness: an interview with Andrew Arndt 1:27:05

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This 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 us today. For more about Andrew Arndt and to order his book visit: http://andrewarndt.com/ For more about Murray Dueck, visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/ For more about Joshua Hoffert, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/ To donate to the Voices from the Desert podcast, visit this link and make a note using the "Special Instructions" option that the donation is towards Voices from the Desert: https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=qWPLXGRcDw5Ot45OWog1RoXQmcyzjHoB14nyO78BQ3mC1znnta9ehmP8P8DKoRT3Dv3Sr_58Y5qzGY49…

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Do the disciplines heal the soul? 1:18:06

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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/…

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Distinctives, leadership, and the flaws in denominational thinking 1:21:40

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On 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/…

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The Growing Divide: Is Jesus the Problem? A dream examined... 1:21:54

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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.samuelsmantle.com/ For more about Joshua Hoffert, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/…

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What are we being healed of? 1:31:41

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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, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/…

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The Inner Way: Does it Really Matter at All? 1:10:00

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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 Scriptures; in whatever place you live, do not easily leave it. Keep these three precepts and you will be saved.’" For more about Murray Dueck, visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/ For more about Joshua Hoffert, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/…

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The Inner Way: When Leaders Fall... 1:17:14

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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/ For more about Joshua Hoffert, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/…

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Misconceptions of Prayer, the Teaching of Jesus on Prayer, and How the Fathers Read Scripture 1:29:22

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When it comes to how Christians are taught prayer, much of the church has been found wanting. The teaching of Jesus on prayer are often overlooked in favor of some occasional concomitant. What was Jesus thinking when he said, "And when you pray..." and why do we ignore these kinds of statements? The way of Jesus is clearly interior prayer and the early church fathers read scripture with that in mind. Join Josh and Murray as they dive in to explore the interior way of prayer! For more about Josh, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/ For more about Murray, visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/ To donate to Josh and Murray, visit; https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=iSuZ4y8BDYnoa5OBH5e0T5F6UX0w0bxjfKzBcKhtmLrVZhQ24Y6gJu3uIJox8Q5dvTofJ6Sqa0uF0cXW…

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Inner Prayer: the Lord's Prayer and the Sermon on the Mount 1:07:15

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Sometimes 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.samuelsmantle.com/ For more about Joshua Hoffert, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/…

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Practices That Point the Mind to the Present and the Empty Abyss of the Heart 1:04:48

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All 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/…

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Bridal Paradigm: Sanctified Imagination and the Eyes of the Heart 1:19:25

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What 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/…

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Totalitarianism, Transhumanism, and the Evangelical Subculture: a look at Anthony the Great 1:10:15

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Today 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: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/ For more about Joshua Hoffert, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/…

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Ignatian Exercises and Anthony the Great on Testing True Visions from God 1:10:36

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In 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/…

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Lectio Divina: reading scripture through the lens of love 1:00:26

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Join 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, visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/ Here is the link to the lectio exercise: https://cachurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PROGRESSION-OF-LECTIO-DIVINA-adapted-from-Charles-Bello.pdf To support Voices from the Desert, visit this link to donate and add a note that you would like to support the guys at VFTD: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/donate/…

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Bridal Paradigm: The Nuts and Bolts of it All (aka "How We Do") 1:21:57

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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 from the Desert podcast, visit the link below, scroll to the bottom of the page, click donate, and add a note about how much you enjoy Voices from the Desert! Donate link: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/donate/ For more about Murray Dueck, visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/ For more about Joshua Hoffert, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/…

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The Eyes of the Heart and the Nous: Christian Maturity from an Orthodox Perspective, an interview with Fr Michael Gillis (Part 2) 1:03:55

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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/…

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From Charismatic to Orthodox: The Charismata in the Orthodox Church and the Familial Language of the Prophets, an Interview with Fr Michael Gillis Part 1 1:13:01

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In 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 more about Fr Mike 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/ Here is a link to the Russian fool Fr Mike refers to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjzNwRU-Dhg…

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Catechism and Liturgy in a Charismatic Context: an interview with Josh Lewis (The Remnant Radio) Part 2 44:52

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What 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.com/ For more about Murray Dueck, visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/ For more about Joshua Hoffert, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/…

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Re-thinking theology, prophecy, and 5-fold ministry: an interview with Josh Lewis of the Remnant Radio Part 1 52:51

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We 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 more about Joshua Hoffert, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/…

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Which One: The Church as Moral Arbiter or Place of Healing? 1:07:56

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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, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/…

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Bonus Episode: Becoming a Non-Anxious Presence 1:33:38

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When we look at Jesus we see a stark contrast with our modern world. He does not seem rushed, he is not hurried, and he encourages us to become like little children. Have you ever watched a child lost in play? Time is a foreign concept to them. What would we look like if we could recapture what it means to live from the place of rest Christ promised to be for us? The wisdom of the Christian mystics gives us a glimpse into the unhurried life of settling into God. Murray and Josh hosted an online event called "Becoming a Non-Anxious Presence" in 2022. MFT panelist Ron Huxley joined Murray and Josh in talking about living from a place of non-anxiety. This bonus episode is from the first session of the online seminar. For the rest of the seminar, visit: https://www.windtrainingacademy.com/non-anxious-presence…

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Divine Eros, Saint Symeon (and Bernard), Penal Substitutionary Atonement, and Looking Up 1:06:48

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How 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/…

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The Bridal Paradigm: When a bishop gawked at a sex symbol 1:17:41

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In 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 Joshua Hoffert, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/…

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The Difference Between Information About God and Knowing God, another Bridal Paradigm Episode 1:10:28

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Another 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 of his beauty, and how the Creator stooped down when He opened the heavens and displayed his unspeakable and strange glory to me." Symeon the New Theologian For more about Murray Dueck, visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/ For more about Joshua Hoffert, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/…

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The Bridal Paradigm: Where is all this headed? 1:09:11

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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 up he came talking about a bride, a bridegroom, a wedding feast, and a coming celebration. This certainly subverted the expectations of many. Join Joshua Hoffert and Murray Dueck as they dive into another episode talking about the bridal paradigm that can be found all throughout scripture if you would just look for it. For more about Murray Dueck, visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/ For more about Joshua Hoffert, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/…

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Unraveling Scripture: The Bridal Paradigm 52:03

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In 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 about Joshua Hoffert, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/ For the episode Murray and Josh reference, click here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/de-shackling-prophecy-from-end-times-eschatology/id1663535335?i=1000637212179…

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Embracing the Mystery of Faith: Part 2 of the Steve Stewart Interview 49:37

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In 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 shaping a more profound understanding of God's love and presence in Steve's world. For more about Impact Nations and Steve Stewart, visit: https://www.impactnations.com/ For more about Murray Dueck, visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/ For more about Joshua Hoffert, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/…

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A Life Rescued: the story of Steve Stewart, Impact Nations, and Global Missions (Part 1) 43:28

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