Most Christians practice spiritual disciplines long before they know what a spiritual discipline is. For Jean Nevills, spiritual director and Renovaré Ministry Team member, celebration was a normal part of her upbringing and is part of everyday life now. In this conversation with Nathan Foster, she makes celebration practical.
Learn more about Jean Nevills spiritual direction and her retreat house in Oregon at her website.
Transitional music by Lee Rosevere.
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Jean Nevills
Jean is a graduate of Western Evangelical Seminary and the Renovaré Institute. A listener, retreat leader, Spiritual Director and Supervisor, she serves on the content development team at Conversatio.org and is a founding board member, instructor, and mentor at the Companioning Center. Northwest trees and terrain ground her in God’s creation; marriage and mothering, a family business and community life are her arenas for practicing what she’s learning regarding spiritual transformation, spiritual practices, and living life with God in a Jesus way. Learn more at jeannevills.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.