A Listening Life with Tracy Balzer (KLRC): Recent Episodes
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We live in a noisy world. For followers of Jesus, it can be a challenge to hear his voice — the voice of the Shepherd that his sheep are supposed to be able to recognize.
This podcast is called A Listening Life, and it is created to help us recognize the voice of God in the midst of life that is often chaotic and unsettling. In each short episode, Tracy Balzer leads listeners through the time-tested spiritual practice of lectio divina — a guided time of listening to the word of God slowly and prayerfully.
If you feel your life of faith has been characterized by too much doing and very little being, of too much noise and not enough quiet, then this is the podcast for you. The word of God is our bread for life. We only need to listen.
Welcome to a special Advent edition of A Listening Life. This episode is the fifth in this five-part Advent series, and it is meant to draw our attention to the Advent priority of the arrival of Jesus.
Welcome to a special Advent edition of A Listening Life. This episode is the fourth in this five-part Advent series, and it is meant to draw our attention to the Advent priority of confession.
Welcome to a special Advent edition of A Listening Life. This episode is the third in this five-part Advent series, and it is meant to draw our attention to the Advent priority of fasting.
Welcome to a special Advent edition of A Listening Life. This episode is the second in this five-part Advent series, and it is meant to draw our attention to the Advent priority of longing.
Welcome to a special Advent edition of A Listening Life. This episode is the first in this five-part Advent series, and it is meant to draw our attention to the Advent priority of waiting.
On this Easter Sunday of Holy Week, you're invited to listen prayerfully to this reading from the book of Acts.
On this Monday of Holy Week, you're invited to listen prayerfully to this reading from the Gospel of Matthew.
On this Good Friday of Holy Week, you're invited to listen prayerfully to this reading from the book of Hebrews.
On this Thursday of Holy Week, you're invited to listen prayerfully to this reading from the Gospel of John.
On this Wednesday of Holy Week, you're invited to listen prayerfully to this reading from the New Testament book of Hebrews.
This is Holy Week, when Christians around the globe remember the final days of Jesus earthly life. You're invited today to listen prayerfully to this reading from John 12:20-36.
On this Monday of Holy Week, you're invited to listen prayerfully to this reading from the Gospel of John.
Welcome to a special Advent edition of A Listening Life. This episode is the fifth in this five-part Advent series, and it is meant to draw our attention to the Advent priority of the arrival of Jesus.
Welcome to a special Advent edition of A Listening Life. This episode is the fourth in this five-part Advent series, and it is meant to draw our attention to the Advent priority of confession.
Welcome to a special Advent edition of A Listening Life. This episode is the third in this five-part Advent series, and it is meant to draw our attention to the Advent priority of fasting.
Welcome to a special Advent edition of A Listening Life. This episode is the second in this five-part Advent series, and it is meant to draw our attention to the Advent priority of longing.
Welcome to a special Advent edition of A Listening Life. This episode is the first in this five-part Advent series, and it is meant to draw our attention to the Advent priority of waiting.
In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from Philippians 2.
In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from Psalm 103.
In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from Psalm 103.
In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from Titus chapter 3.
In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from Colossians chapter 3.
In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from James chapter 4.
In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from James chapter 2.
In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from Ephesians chapter 4.
In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from Romans 15.
In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from Matthew 22.
In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from Matthew 19.
In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from Matthew 5.
Welcome to the summer edition of A Listening Life! This season we turn to the Psalms, our prayer book, Jesus' prayer book. To help us be with God in ways that bring rest.
Welcome to the summer edition of A Listening Life! This season we turn to the Psalms, our prayer book, Jesus' prayer book. To help us be with God in ways that bring rest.
Welcome to the summer edition of A Listening Life! This season we turn to the Psalms, our prayer book, Jesus' prayer book. To help us be with God in ways that bring rest.
Welcome to the summer edition of A Listening Life! This season we turn to the Psalms, our prayer book, Jesus' prayer book. To help us be with God in ways that bring rest.
Welcome to the summer edition of A Listening Life! This season we turn to the Psalms, our prayer book, Jesus' prayer book. To help us be with God in ways that bring rest.
Welcome to the summer edition of A Listening Life! This season we turn to the Psalms, our prayer book, Jesus' prayer book. To help us be with God in ways that bring rest.
Welcome to the summer edition of A Listening Life! This season we turn to the Psalms, our prayer book, Jesus' prayer book. To help us be with God in ways that bring rest.
Welcome to the summer edition of A Listening Life! This season we turn to the Psalms, our prayer book, Jesus' prayer book. To help us be with God in ways that bring rest.
Welcome to the summer edition of A Listening Life! This season we turn to the Psalms, our prayer book, Jesus' prayer book. To help us be with God in ways that bring rest.
Welcome to the summer edition of A Listening Life! This season we turn to the Psalms, our prayer book, Jesus' prayer book. To help us be with God in ways that bring rest.
This season of A Listening Life leads us through the season of Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter that prepare us for the remembrance of Christ's death and resurrection. I invite you to join me in listening to passages from the Gospels that call us into direct conversation with Jesus as He walked among us on Earth. Imagine yourself in the middle of these stories, listening to Jesus, walking with Him, learning from Him. In the spirit of Lent, allow these Gospel narratives to lead you into self-examination and repentance, to help you remember Christ's crucifixion and resurrection with an open heart. In each episode, I will read a short passage three times, and after each time I will guide you into a time of silent listening for the Holy Spirit's instruction, or guidance, or encouragement.
This season of A Listening Life leads us through the season of Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter that prepare us for the remembrance of Christ's death and resurrection. I invite you to join me in listening to passages from the Gospels that call us into direct conversation with Jesus as He walked among us on Earth. Imagine yourself in the middle of these stories, listening to Jesus, walking with Him, learning from Him. In the spirit of Lent, allow these Gospel narratives to lead you into self-examination and repentance, to help you remember Christ's crucifixion and resurrection with an open heart. In each episode, I will read a short passage three times, and after each time I will guide you into a time of silent listening for the Holy Spirit's instruction, or guidance, or encouragement.
This season of A Listening Life leads us through the season of Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter that prepare us for the remembrance of Christ's death and resurrection. I invite you to join me in listening to passages from the Gospels that call us into direct conversation with Jesus as He walked among us on Earth. Imagine yourself in the middle of these stories, listening to Jesus, walking with Him, learning from Him. In the spirit of Lent, allow these Gospel narratives to lead you into self-examination and repentance, to help you remember Christ's crucifixion and resurrection with an open heart. In each episode, I will read a short passage three times, and after each time I will guide you into a time of silent listening for the Holy Spirit's instruction, or guidance, or encouragement.
This season of A Listening Life leads us through the season of Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter that prepare us for the remembrance of Christ's death and resurrection. I invite you to join me in listening to passages from the Gospels that call us into direct conversation with Jesus as He walked among us on Earth. Imagine yourself in the middle of these stories, listening to Jesus, walking with Him, learning from Him. In the spirit of Lent, allow these Gospel narratives to lead you into self-examination and repentance, to help you remember Christ's crucifixion and resurrection with an open heart. In each episode, I will read a short passage three times, and after each time I will guide you into a time of silent listening for the Holy Spirit's instruction, or guidance, or encouragement.
This season of A Listening Life leads us through the season of Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter that prepare us for the remembrance of Christ's death and resurrection. I invite you to join me in listening to passages from the Gospels that call us into direct conversation with Jesus as He walked among us on Earth. Imagine yourself in the middle of these stories, listening to Jesus, walking with Him, learning from Him. In the spirit of Lent, allow these Gospel narratives to lead you into self-examination and repentance, to help you remember Christ's crucifixion and resurrection with an open heart. In each episode, I will read a short passage three times, and after each time I will guide you into a time of silent listening for the Holy Spirit's instruction, or guidance, or encouragement.
This season of A Listening Life leads us through the season of Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter that prepare us for the remembrance of Christ's death and resurrection. I invite you to join me in listening to passages from the Gospels that call us into direct conversation with Jesus as He walked among us on Earth. Imagine yourself in the middle of these stories, listening to Jesus, walking with Him, learning from Him. In the spirit of Lent, allow these Gospel narratives to lead you into self-examination and repentance, to help you remember Christ's crucifixion and resurrection with an open heart. In each episode, I will read a short passage three times, and after each time I will guide you into a time of silent listening for the Holy Spirit's instruction, or guidance, or encouragement.
This season of A Listening Life leads us through the season of Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter that prepare us for the remembrance of Christ's death and resurrection. I invite you to join me in listening to passages from the Gospels that call us into direct conversation with Jesus as He walked among us on Earth. Imagine yourself in the middle of these stories, listening to Jesus, walking with Him, learning from Him. In the spirit of Lent, allow these Gospel narratives to lead you into self-examination and repentance, to help you remember Christ's crucifixion and resurrection with an open heart. In each episode, I will read a short passage three times, and after each time I will guide you into a time of silent listening for the Holy Spirit's instruction, or guidance, or encouragement.
This season of A Listening Life leads us through the season of Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter that prepare us for the remembrance of Christ's death and resurrection. I invite you to join me in listening to passages from the Gospels that call us into direct conversation with Jesus as He walked among us on Earth. Imagine yourself in the middle of these stories, listening to Jesus, walking with Him, learning from Him. In the spirit of Lent, allow these Gospel narratives to lead you into self-examination and repentance, to help you remember Christ's crucifixion and resurrection with an open heart. In each episode, I will read a short passage three times, and after each time I will guide you into a time of silent listening for the Holy Spirit's instruction, or guidance, or encouragement.
This season of A Listening Life leads us through the season of Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter that prepare us for the remembrance of Christ's death and resurrection. I invite you to join me in listening to passages from the Gospels that call us into direct conversation with Jesus as He walked among us on Earth. Imagine yourself in the middle of these stories, listening to Jesus, walking with Him, learning from Him. In the spirit of Lent, allow these Gospel narratives to lead you into self-examination and repentance, to help you remember Christ's crucifixion and resurrection with an open heart. In each episode, I will read a short passage three times, and after each time I will guide you into a time of silent listening for the Holy Spirit's instruction, or guidance, or encouragement.
This season of A Listening Life leads us through the season of Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter that prepare us for the remembrance of Christ's death and resurrection. I invite you to join me in listening to passages from the Gospels that call us into direct conversation with Jesus as He walked among us on Earth. Imagine yourself in the middle of these stories, listening to Jesus, walking with Him, learning from Him. In the spirit of Lent, allow these Gospel narratives to lead you into self-examination and repentance, to help you remember Christ's crucifixion and resurrection with an open heart. In each episode, I will read a short passage three times, and after each time I will guide you into a time of silent listening for the Holy Spirit's instruction, or guidance, or encouragement.
This season of A Listening Life leads us through the season of Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter that prepare us for the remembrance of Christ's death and resurrection. I invite you to join me in listening to passages from the Gospels that call us into direct conversation with Jesus as He walked among us on Earth. Imagine yourself in the middle of these stories, listening to Jesus, walking with Him, learning from Him. In the spirit of Lent, allow these Gospel narratives to lead you into self-examination and repentance, to help you remember Christ's crucifixion and resurrection with an open heart. In each episode, I will read a short passage three times, and after each time I will guide you into a time of silent listening for the Holy Spirit's instruction, or guidance, or encouragement.
This season of A Listening Life leads us through the season of Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter that prepare us for the remembrance of Christ's death and resurrection. I invite you to join me in listening to passages from the Gospels that call us into direct conversation with Jesus as He walked among us on Earth. Imagine yourself in the middle of these stories, listening to Jesus, walking with Him, learning from Him. In the spirit of Lent, allow these Gospel narratives to lead you into self-examination and repentance, to help you remember Christ's crucifixion and resurrection with an open heart. In each episode, I will read a short passage three times, and after each time I will guide you into a time of silent listening for the Holy Spirit's instruction, or guidance, or encouragement.
This season on a listening life we are focusing on growing in gratitude. Gratitude is more than being grateful, although it is certainly that. Gratitude can be seen more as a posture we adopt. A way of life, that routinely recognizes our absolute dependence on God. Our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. As always we will read a passage of Scripture 3 times, and each time will be followed by a space of silence, for your silent and prayerful reflection in between. So listen now, with the ear of your heart.
This season on a listening life we are focusing on growing in gratitude. Gratitude is more than being grateful, although it is certainly that. Gratitude can be seen more as a posture we adopt. A way of life, that routinely recognizes our absolute dependence on God. Our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. As always we will read a passage of Scripture 3 times, and each time will be followed by a space of silence, for your silent and prayerful reflection in between. So listen now, with the ear of your heart.
This season on a listening life we are focusing on growing in gratitude. Gratitude is more than being grateful, although it is certainly that. Gratitude can be seen more as a posture we adopt. A way of life, that routinely recognizes our absolute dependence on God. Our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. As always we will read a passage of Scripture 3 times, and each time will be followed by a space of silence, for your silent and prayerful reflection in between. So listen now, with the ear of your heart.
This season on a listening life we are focusing on growing in gratitude. Gratitude is more than being grateful, although it is certainly that. Gratitude can be seen more as a posture we adopt. A way of life, that routinely recognizes our absolute dependence on God. Our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. As always we will read a passage of Scripture 3 times, and each time will be followed by a space of silence, for your silent and prayerful reflection in between. So listen now, with the ear of your heart.
This season on a listening life we are focusing on growing in gratitude. Gratitude is more than being grateful, although it is certainly that. Gratitude can be seen more as a posture we adopt. A way of life, that routinely recognizes our absolute dependence on God. Our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. As always we will read a passage of Scripture 3 times, and each time will be followed by a space of silence, for your silent and prayerful reflection in between. So listen now, with the ear of your heart.
This season on a listening life we are focusing on growing in gratitude. Gratitude is more than being grateful, although it is certainly that. Gratitude can be seen more as a posture we adopt. A way of life, that routinely recognizes our absolute dependence on God. Our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. As always we will read a passage of Scripture 3 times, and each time will be followed by a space of silence, for your silent and prayerful reflection in between. So listen now, with the ear of your heart.
This season on a listening life we are focusing on growing in gratitude. Gratitude is more than being grateful, although it is certainly that. Gratitude can be seen more as a posture we adopt. A way of life, that routinely recognizes our absolute dependence on God. Our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. As always we will read a passage of Scripture 3 times, and each time will be followed by a space of silence, for your silent and prayerful reflection in between. So listen now, with the ear of your heart.
This season on a listening life we are focusing on growing in gratitude. Gratitude is more than being grateful, although it is certainly that. Gratitude can be seen more as a posture we adopt. A way of life, that routinely recognizes our absolute dependence on God. Our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. As always we will read a passage of Scripture 3 times, and each time will be followed by a space of silence, for your silent and prayerful reflection in between. So listen now, with the ear of your heart.
This season on a listening life we are focusing on growing in gratitude. Gratitude is more than being grateful, although it is certainly that. Gratitude can be seen more as a posture we adopt. A way of life, that routinely recognizes our absolute dependence on God. Our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. As always we will read a passage of Scripture 3 times, and each time will be followed by a space of silence, for your silent and prayerful reflection in between. So listen now, with the ear of your heart.
This season on a listening life we are focusing on growing in gratitude. Gratitude is more than being grateful, although it is certainly that. Gratitude can be seen more as a posture we adopt. A way of life, that routinely recognizes our absolute dependence on God. Our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. As always we will read a passage of Scripture 3 times, and each time will be followed by a space of silence, for your silent and prayerful reflection in between. So listen now, with the ear of your heart.
Welcome to a Listening Life, and to the season of Lent. It's the season of the church year when we walk the road with Jesus on the road to the cross, where he would die a sacrificial death. In the years prior to his death, he also lived a sacrificial life. You are invited to prayerfully listen to scriptures that reveal Christ's example and teaching about what it means to live a life of sacrifice and humility for the sake of others, and for the Glory of God.