Nathan recently spoke at a conference in Australia hosted by Coast Community Church. The pastor of that church, Andrew Ranucci, joins Nathan again to talk about the positive effect retreats have on everyday life, the importance of giving God time and attention, and the “three divinas.”
Andrew Ranucci has led and served the local church for thirty years. Andrew now serves Christian leaders and churches through teaching, mentoring, spiritual direction, supervision and retreat leading. Andrew has a Bachelor of Theology and an M.A (Christian Leadership) through Australian College of Ministries, a Doctor of Ministry degree from Fuller Theological Seminary and a Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Supervision from St Marks National Theological Centre. Andrew is married to Kerrell and they have three adult daughters. You can find him at soullife.org.
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.