Start Dreaming Again: Recent Episodes
Ryan Meek and Lexi St. Clair
Featuring content including arts, culture and spirituality from a community where friendships rooted in Jesus change the world.
Based in Fredericksburg, Virginia
Is it time to ask the Lord for fresh eyes?
A special thanks to our friend Dawn for inspiring this episode.
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"Elf Meditation" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"Elf Meditation" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The living room is the place of greater vulnerability with God. The space of deep conversation, deep connection, the place of our heart.
We encourage you to start with the intro episode to provide more context for the series.
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Following the threshold, we move into the kitchen and the table. In our analogy, this is the space where we learn to be nourished by God and where we learn to nourish others as we invite others to the table.
We encourage you to start with the intro episode to provide more context for the series.
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A threshold is a point of entry that leads us from one room to another. In this analogy, the threshold (or door) that we discussed the first week is the point at which we enter into a relationship with Jesus as he comes to make a home in us.
We encourage you to start with the intro episode to provide more context for the series.
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This is the introduction to our living house series, based on the C.S. Lewis poem.
"He intends to come and live in it Himself.”
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Matthew 11:28-30 reads,“Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, because I am lowly and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Slow down for a moment. Breathe deeply as you notice, name, and release what you've been carrying.
"Elf Meditation" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Psalm 18:19 reads, "He brought me into a spacious place. He rescued me because He delighted in me." Ask God to show you through imagery what the spacious place looks like for you.
"Elf Meditation" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Immanuel means "God with us." God's presence is within and around us each day. Join us for a few moments today to remember and reflect on a time when you felt God with you.
We invite you to take a few moments today to examine your inner and outer environments. We would love to hear how God spoke to you through this exercise!
Welcome to a new season of Start Dreaming Again podcast! This is a space dedicated to the practice of listening prayer. At the Center, we believe listening prayer is essential in deepening our relationship with God and learning to recognize our shepherd's voice. We can't wait to start this journey with you!
Lexi & Ryan break down what Herd Behavior is and the ways it can effect individuals and a community. Listen in to hear what they learned about the difference between aimlessly following a crowd and living into the truth that God made each of us to exist in community and with our own set of gifts and individuality.
Lexi & Ryan jump into the reality of adjusting to a new school year & trying to find good friendships. Tune in to get some tips on how to start building an awesome community in college!
In today's episode, which was recorded in early May 2022, Tabitha and Natalie sit down with three of the Center's interns who are seniors at Mary Washington. They chat about how they became leaders at the Center, what they've learned over their college years, and give advice for future interns at the Center.
This is our last episode of the spring 2022 semester, and our last episode with Tabitha and Natalie as hosts! We're taking a break for the summer, then will return with two new hosts in fall 2022. Ryan and Lexi will take over the podcast as Natalie and Tabitha pursue studying abroad and new internships. We'd like to say thank you for all the support and fun this year, and we hope this last episode together is a blessing.
Tabitha and Natalie sit down with Carey Sims, co-director at the Center, and our friend Gordon, amateur apologist and church history buff, to talk about Lent! What does it mean? What is the biblical precedent? How has it been used for both good and bad? Listen to find out how you can implement Lent and fasting into your life before Easter and all year round.
Gannon Sims' book Bringing Church Home is officially available APRIL 7. Find more info here: gannonsims.comand preorder HERE!
This interview with Tabitha and Gannon was recorded at the book launch on March 26. We'll hear about Gannon's heart behind his book, his view on family and church, and the passion he's poured into his ministry. Get ready to be encouraged, challenged and inspired!
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In today's episode, Tabitha and Natalie sit down with Lexi and Ryan, two of the other interns at the Center. They start with the question "What's attractive about the way of life with Jesus at the Center?" Along the way, they touch on accountability, friendship, listening to God, and how the pandemic affected relationships.
In today's episode, Tabitha and Natalie introduce a session with Tick Williams. He talks about perseverance, specifically in prayer, and leaves us with several memorable catchphrases for when we need reminders of truth. We also go into several scripture passages, including the parable of the persistent widow.
In this episode, we hear an informal conversation with Faith Romasco from Renew Gathering 2021. She touches on abundance vs. scarcity mindset, perseverance through trials such as covid, and leads a journaling exercise to help us evaluate our habits and mindset.
In this episode, Natalie and Tabitha have a conversation with Gannon and Carey Sims, directors of the Center for Faith and Leadership. They discuss their past 10 years of ministry in Fredericksburg, their struggles and joys, and their vision moving forward.
In this episode Tabitha and Natalie have a conversation with Becca Covington, a staff member at The Center, about our core themes and community!
In this episode, Tabitha and Natalie dive into an informal conversation about the word joy and how it's related to gratitude, love and intentionality! They also share their own experiences with finding joy in difficult seasons and some advice on living a more joyful life.
In this episode, Tabitha and Natalie introduce a session from Renew Gathering 2021 with Faith Romasco! We're talking about John 15:5 and how Jesus renews and re-establishes us. Faith also discusses how having deep roots of abiding in Jesus gets us through seasons of drought.
In this episode, Tabitha and Natalie sit down to chat about their experiences finding friendship in college, how to find a good group of friends, and how the Holy Spirit changes our friendships. Enjoy this quick listen and stay tuned for more sessions from Renew Gathering!
In this episode, Tabitha and Natalie unpack a breakout session from Renew Gathering 2021 all about friendship. During the session, Alan Poole leads a conversation about Christian friendship, its pitfalls and possibilities. Listen to hear more about incorporating Christian friendship into your own life!
In this episode, Tabitha and Natalie unpack a breakout session from Renew Gathering 2021 all about community. During the session, the Sims have a conversation about house church, family community, and opening up your table to those around you. Listen to hear more about how to make church happen organically in your local community!
Tabitha and Natalie introduce us to what the Center Community is and what to expect from the podcast coming soon!
Jordyn Armstrong and Gannon Sims talk about their process and their heart for sharing the Gospel through worship.
Music from our Renew worship team and a devotion on Luke 7:36-39 led by our friend, Emma Meek.
How can someone who once identified as “anti-Christian” experience radical transformation in Jesus? Frederica Mathewes-Green shares about her personal journey to finding truth and life. Part 2 of her Saturday Morning lesson from Renew Gathering 2019.
Frederica Mathewes-Green teaches on identity, freedom, and community in a world weighed down by loneliness. Part 1 of her Saturday Morning lesson from The Renew Gathering 2019.
Maddie Garrett and Luke Taylor kick off the Start Dreaming Again podcast by sharing the vision behind The Renew Gathering.