“The Deeply Formed Life” w/ Rich Villodas

“There is a mysticism to life with God. If we believe that God is present with us, how can there not be?” Rich Villodas

Some of the most ancient practices of the church, like contemplation and silence, still have much to teach us in our always-on, always-connected world. In his book, The Deeply Formed Life, pastor and author Rich Villodas shares personal insight on how spiritual union with Christ can fuel a life of justice.

On this episode of the Praise Hands Podcast, hear Rich and Robby discuss:
• How Christian meditation differs from other mindfulness practices
• The role that silence can play in our corporate worship experiences
• The challenges in building authentically multicultural churches

“COVID-19: Four Questions Every Church Leader Must Ask” w/ Mark DeYmaz and Luke Dooley

“You can’t take a wait and see attitude with your church finances. The time to pivot is now.” Mark DeYmaz

Mark DeYmaz and Luke Dooley are the creators of the Church Economics Accelerator, which helps ministry leaders leverage church assets to bless their communities and generate sustainable income. They’ve been helping churches prepare for a scenario like COVID-19 for years, and you’ll want to share this episode with every church leader you know.

In this timely episode, hear Mark and Luke discuss how churches can:
• Reduce their tithe dependency through creative thinking
• Minimize job loss in their communities in light of COVID-19
• Position themselves to lead well in shifting economic landscapes

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