Joshua Luke Smith — This is the Main Event
Nathan talks with pastor and poet Joshua Luke Smith about practicing presence and contentment in the “leftovers” of your life, because the hard parts are holy ground.
Helpful links:
- For more on the book: HarperCollins
- For more on Joshua : https://www.joshualukesmith.com/Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Substack
- The Psalmist project (poetry project with incarcerated men)
Related Renovaré Invitations and Resources
- Upcoming Virtual Workshop — Turning Your Prayers into Poetry (space and rates for a variety of budgets)
- Free Booklet (pdf) — Unearthing the Heart: Simple Tools for Soul-Deep
- Free Booklet (pdf) — Learning to Hear God: Two Listening Exercises
- Listening Groups — A Renovaré Small Group Experience with a guided liturgy to learn to listen to God, one another, and our own hearts.
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Joshua Luke Smith
Joshua Luke Smith is a songwriter, community builder, podcaster and author. He’s the founder of The Psalmists, a charity cultivating creative practice in prison and among those on the margins of society. He’s been featured in Complex Magazine, BBC 1XTRA, BBC 6 Music, Premier Radio, UCB Radio, Wordplay and many other outlets. Joshua has given a TEDX Talk, tours extensively and speaks at conferences on the subjects of spiritual formation and creativity around the world. He lives with his wife and children in London. For more visit: https://www.joshualukesmith.com/
Nathan Foster
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.