The Circle Dwellers Podcast

Is the modern church too weak to withstand the pressures of secular culture? In this episode of the Circle Dwellers podcast, Matt and Tim Krell discuss The Benedict Option by Rod Dreher—a bold call for Christians to form tight-knit, intentional communities rooted in prayer, discipleship, and distinct Christian culture. Drawing on the legacy of St. Benedict and medieval monasticism, they explore wh...

We are Life Mission Fellowship--a Protestant monastic order completely dedicated to Christ, His work, and His people. This is a podcast dedicated to the ins-and-outs of living the Benedict Option. You can learn more about us at https://life-mission.org. LINK TO THE FULL PLAYLIST:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMej6nRbT1w&list=PL7hIF0W9VbDiA6l2AxkeFz-46rppTs418 Facebook: Our Church's page:...

What if C.S. Lewis embedded a cosmic secret into The Chronicles of Narnia—one that reveals the deeper spiritual structure of his beloved books? In this fascinating episode of the Circle Dwellers podcast, Matt and Tim Krell explore Michael Ward’s groundbreaking “Planet Narnia” theory, which proposes that each Narnia book aligns with one of the seven medieval planets—Jupiter, Mars, Sol, Luna, Mercur...

Can a video game lead to a spiritual experience? In this special 4th of July episode of the Circle Dwellers podcast, Matt and Timothy Krell share five indie video games that deeply impacted them—not just as entertainment, but as vehicles for meaning, wonder, and even profound insight into God's nature. From the meditative puzzles of The Witness and time-warping beauty of Braid, to the metaphor...

What do revival, holiness, moral government, and truth-based therapy have in common? In this deep-dive episode of the Circle Dwellers podcast, Matt and Timothy Krell explore five powerful Christian teachers who have profoundly shaped the theology, culture, and daily life of their Protestant monastic community. From Charles Finney’s revival methods and Gordon Olson’s moral government theology, to t...

What happens when the community you gave your life to falls apart—and God calls you to risk loving again? In this heartfelt Circle Dwellers interview, Cate Krell shares her powerful journey from growing up in a vibrant Christian community that later collapsed, to finding healing, restoration, and a new spiritual family at Life Mission Fellowship. Through loss, fear, and theological wrestling, Cate...

Can God transform a restless, unfulfilled young man into a pillar of committed Christian community? In this powerful episode of the Circle Dwellers podcast, John Trevillyan, elder at Life Mission Fellowship, shares his journey from disillusionment with the American dream to a life of purpose, family, and faith in a Protestant monastic order. Hear how God used a cross-country move, a surrendered re...

What happens when a secular college student seeking truth stumbles into a radical Christian community—and finds Christ? In this moving interview from the Circle Dwellers podcast, Jared Barton, now a music director and elder in Life Mission Fellowship, shares his journey from hedonism and existential searching in California to a life of deep transformation, covenantal relationships, and shared miss...

What does it take to form a real Christian community rooted in revival, radical discipleship, and shared life? In this live History Night interview, Matt Krell of the Circle Dwellers podcast speaks with Abbot Adam Krell and Prior Austin “Butch” Harding about the powerful origins of Life Mission Fellowship—a Protestant monastic order forged in the fires of conviction, repentance, and intentional co...

What does Sunday worship look like in a Protestant monastic community? In this episode of the Circle Dwellers podcast, Matt and Timothy Krell pull back the curtain on their unique blend of liturgical tradition and charismatic spontaneity. Discover how Life Mission Fellowship weaves together the Christian calendar, communal participation, rich symbolism, Scripture readings, music, and responsive pr...

What if Christian community isn’t a tool for mission—but the mission itself? In this special episode of the Circle Dwellers podcast, Life Mission Fellowship’s abbot Adam Krell interviews Alec D. Brooks—Protestant monastic, theologian, and former president of Bethany Fellowship International. Alec shares his remarkable journey from Scotland to Bethany’s radical experiment in shared Christian life,...

What if the Gospel isn’t just about getting saved—but about being joined into a new family? In this episode of the Circle Dwellers podcast, Matt and Timothy Krell of the Protestant Monastic Order of Life Mission Fellowship challenge popular Western views of church, individualism, and spirituality. Drawing from Scripture, Trinitarian theology, and voices like David deSilva and James Torrance, they...

Are you longing for a practical way to walk with Jesus throughout your day—beyond Sunday services and morning devotions? In this episode of the Circle Dwellers podcast, Matt and Timothy Krell explore a transformative spiritual rhythm called the Day with Jesus Liturgy, developed within their Protestant monastic community. Rooted in Scripture and inspired by voices like Dallas Willard and Scott McKn...

We are Life Mission Fellowship--a Protestant monastic order completely dedicated to Christ, His work, and His people. This is a podcast dedicated to the ins-and-outs of living the Benedict Option. You can learn more about us at https://life-mission.org. Facebook: Our Church's page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069547834823Our Abbot, Adam Krell: https://www.facebook.com/adam.krell.37X...

We are Life Mission Fellowship--a Protestant monastic order completely dedicated to Christ, His work, and His people. This is a podcast dedicated to the ins-and-outs of living the Benedict Option. You can learn more about us at https://life-mission.org. Facebook: Our Church's page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069547834823Our Abbot, Adam Krell: https://www.facebook.com/adam.krell...

We are Life Mission Fellowship---a Protestant monastic order completely dedicated to Christ, His work, and His people. This is a podcast dedicated to the ins-and-outs of living the Benedict Option. You can learn more about us at https://life-mission.orgFacebook: Our Church's page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069547834823Our Abbot, Adam Krell: https://www.facebook.com/adam.krell....

We are Life Mission Fellowship---a Protestant monastic order completely dedicated to Christ, His work, and His people. This is a podcast dedicated to the ins-and-outs of living the Benedict Option. You can learn more about us at https://life-mission.orgFacebook: Our Church's page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069547834823Our Abbot, Adam Krell: https://www.facebook.com/adam.krell....

We are Life Mission Fellowship---a Protestant monastic order completely dedicated to Christ, His work, and His people. This is a podcast dedicated to the ins-and-outs of living the Benedict Option. You can learn more about us at https://life-mission.orgFacebook: Our Church's page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069547834823Our Abbot, Adam Krell: https://www.facebook.com/adam.krell....

It's Lent, again! Tim and Matt Krell discuss how to think about fasting, discipline, and church history in a Protestant intentional community. We are Life Mission Fellowship---a Protestant monastic order completely dedicated to Christ, His work, and His people. This is a podcast dedicated to the ins-and-outs of living the Benedict Option. You can learn more about us at https://life-mission.org...

Thirty people; five cars. Crazy? Absolutely! But as an intentional Christian community, we've found that sharing cars helps foster a true sense of community and breaks down the individualism that lives in every mans heart. Join Matt and Tim Krell as we talk about the Benedict Option, green living, and the symbolic world of cars. We are Life Mission Fellowship---a Protestant monastic order comp...