“Contemplative prayer isn’t prayer in which we ask God to do things for us. It’s being with God and listening for God’s input whenever God may choose to speak.” Jan Johnson returns to talk about hearing God, and quieting that noisy mental committee who tries to drown out his voice.
Learn more about Jan and get her newly revised and expanded book When the Soul Listens at janjohnson.org.
Jan Johnson is a writer, speaker and spiritual director who holds degrees in Christian education and spirituality. She's written numerous books, including Meeting God in Scripture: A Hands-on Guide to Lectio Divina. Recently Jan created an online course based on Dallas Willard's book, Life Without Lack.
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.