Soul Renovate Podcast

Healing is a concept much bigger than we imagine. Join Jim and Georges as they kick off a new series on Jesus' healing ministry, exploring powerful biblical imagery—from rivers of life to the concept of the "wounded healer"—that shows God's comprehensive plan for spiritual and physical wholeness. The hosts discuss how the words for "salvation" in both Greek and Hebrew i...

Is life inherently difficult? In this concluding episode of their series, Jim and George tackle the challenging but essential spiritual practice of Embracing Suffering as Redemptive. Discover why suffering gains meaning in the Christian life because of Jesus, how embracing the universality of suffering allows us to transcend it, and what it means to complete the sufferings of Christ in our own liv...

We often score well on teachings about individual prayer, but is there a “road less traveled” that Jesus and the early church modeled that we are neglecting today? Discover how returning to a corporate, communal approach to prayer, defined as communing with God and joining Him in His work, can be a transformative and enlivening part of your daily rhythm. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about s...

What if everything you thought you knew about leadership was upside down? Join Jim and Georges as they explore the disruptive leadership model of Jesus, contrasting conventional worldly ambition with the transformative authority found in servant leadership. This conversation encourages listeners to wrestle with the vital, yet often overlooked, correlative questions: How did Jesus lead? And what ex...

In this episode, Jim and Georges delve into the transformative spiritual discipline of voluntary poverty and simplicity, contrasting it sharply with the world's dream of going "from rags to riches". Drawing extensively from the example of Jesus, they redefine wealth not as an end, but as an instrument of God to be used in stewardship—ensuring that what is more than enough is used to...

Join Jim and Georges as they delve into the challenging yet vital concept of prophetic truthtelling. Inspired by Jesus' words about the narrow road in Matthew 7, they explore how to speak God's truth into culture with humility, grace, and love, distinguishing true prophetic voices from self-proclaimed ones. Drawing on biblical examples like Moses and Nathan, the discussion emphasizes that...

Our world is deeply divided, including the Church. If we are to be apprentices of Jesus, we must pursue inclusive fellowship as we become one in Christ. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into Christlikeness. Learn more about Soul Renovate or donate to our ministry at our website: https://soulrenovate.us Re...

If we are to walk the narrow way of Jesus, we must allow Jesus to transform our entire ethic. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into Christlikeness. Learn more about Soul Renovate or donate to our ministry at our website: https://soulrenovate.us Resources and References: -Matthew 5:1-16 -Matthew 5:38-48 -R...

We can obey out of many things, but Jesus urges us to obey out of our love for God. The narrow way means more than simple behavioral conformity, but rather, a heart of true obedience. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into Christlikeness. Learn more about Soul Renovate or donate to our ministry at our webs...

Violence can reside deep in our hearts, but the way of Jesus is not just one of non-violence but one of non-retaliation. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into Christlikeness. Learn more about Soul Renovate or donate to our ministry at our website: https://soulrenovate.us Resources and References: -“The Na...

The narrow way of Jesus requires radical love and forgiveness, providing perhaps the strongest case for spiritual formation in the Christian walk. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into Christlikeness. Learn more about Soul Renovate or donate to our ministry at our website: https://soulrenovate.us Resource...

Humility is the first theme of Jesus’ narrow way. While we cannot make ourselves humble, we can humble ourselves before God. Jesus shows us this way. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into Christlikeness. Learn more about Soul Renovate or donate to our ministry at our website: https://soulrenovate.us Resou...

Is that path that we are on really the narrow way that Jesus describes? Is our path as inviting as Jesus makes it or does our religious pride derail us from Jesus’ way? Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into Christlikeness. Learn more about Soul Renovate or donate to our ministry at our website: https://so...

Is “loving our neighbor” simply a doctrinal statement for us? Do we prioritize our piety over the needs of others? Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into Christlikeness. Learn more about Soul Renovate or donate to our ministry at our website: https://soulrenovate.us Resources and References: -Luke 10:25-37

In the infamous story of the good Samaritan, Jesus gives imagery to a consistent pattern in his ministry: seeing, having compassion, and moving toward those who need Him. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into Christlikeness. Learn more about Soul Renovate or donate to our ministry at our website: https://...

What is our first response to God’s call? Whatever it may be, life with Jesus requires our continual, repentant response to his formation in us. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into Christlikeness. Learn more about Soul Renovate or donate to our ministry at our website: https://soulrenovate.us Resources...

Continuing the conversation on forgiveness, Jim and Georges discuss the role of God’s grace in empowering us to forgive much just as we have been forgiven much. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into Christlikeness. Learn more about Soul Renovate or donate to our ministry at our website: https://soulrenova...

With God’s grace comes a responsibility. Through the parable of the unforgiving servant, Jesus reveals the responsibility of extending God’s grace as we’ve received it. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into Christlikeness. Learn more about Soul Renovate or donate to our ministry at our website: https://so...

Forgiveness is powerful. While being anointed by a sinful woman, Jesus tells a parable to a Pharisee that puts the seeming insanity of God’s Kingdom on display. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into Christlikeness. Learn more about Soul Renovate or donate to our ministry at our website: https://soulrenova...

Leaven contains a mystery that may have you looking at your sourdough starter differently… Georges shares a helpful Middle Eastern perspective on the short parable of the unleavened bread. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into Christlikeness. Learn more about Soul Renovate or donate to our ministry at our...

As a culture, we are enamored with treasure, and yet, do we recognize what Jesus offers as the most precious and present treasure available to us?  Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into Christlikeness. Learn more about Soul Renovate or donate to our ministry at our website: https://soulrenovate.us Resourc...

The unseen work of seeds growing in a garden gives us insight into how the Kingdom of God operates. Jesus uses the parable of the growing seed to reveal the mystery of God’s work in humanity. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into Christlikeness. Learn more about Soul Renovate or donate to our ministry at...

What makes an excellent teacher? Jesus, the paramount teacher, brilliantly infused humor, creativity, and his astute understanding of humanity to deliver impactful lessons. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into Christlikeness. Learn more about Soul Renovate or donate to our ministry at our website: https:...

Who is your teacher? Jesus imparted so much more than just information. Because of his use of stories, his teaching has the power of transforming its listeners. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into Christlikeness. Learn more about Soul Renovate or donate to our ministry at our website: https://soulrenova...

Jesus was familiar with the lost; he lived amongst lostness. Fortunately for us, God is the paramount seeker of the lost. Soul Renovate brings a conversation about spiritual formation and soul care to our listeners in the hope of our transformation into Christlikeness. Learn more about Soul Renovate or donate to our ministry at our website: https://soulrenovate.us Resources and References: -2 Chro...