In this episode Jon Bailey, co-founder of Lightstock.com and current Renovaré board chair, shares with Nathan some practical ways to pare down in order to free up the heart and mind for God.
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Life with God: A Renovaré Podcast · Episode 83
Jon Bailey — Practical Simplicity
Jonathan R. Bailey works at the intersection of Christian Spiritual Formation and technology. He co-founded Dwell, an app for listening to Scripture, and serves with Renovaré. His writing explores the Threefold Way—purgation, illumination, and union—for a deeper life in Christ. His book with IVP releases in Fall 2026. Find his work at jonathanrbailey.com, or follow him on Substack and Twitter/X. He lives in Frisco, TX, with his wife and children.
Nathan Foster is an author and host of Life With God, a Renovaré Podcast. Formerly, he was an Associate Professor of social work and served as the Andrews Chair in Spiritual Formation at Spring Arbor University. He was also a licensed clinical social worker and certified addictions counselor. Nathan has published two books, including The Making of an Ordinary Saint: My Journey from Frustration to Joy with the Spiritual Disciplines.