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In Anita Lustrea’s Faith Conversations, she speaks with other authors and speakers and discusses matters of religion, faith, and all else.

Anita Lustrea


    • Jan 10, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 718 EPISODES

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    The Faith Conversations podcast hosted by Anita Lustrea is a must-listen for anyone seeking insightful and challenging discussions on faith. Week after week, Anita and her guests delve into thought-provoking topics in a way that is both enjoyable to listen to and leaves you with something to ponder long after the episode has ended.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the caliber of guests that Anita brings on. From authors like Rob Bell to real people in her life, the conversations are always engaging and offer fresh perspectives on faith. Anita's gift for interviewing shines through as she poses interesting questions that lead to meaningful dialogues. Whether discussing recent events in society or personal struggles within the church, these conversations are not afraid to tackle hard issues head-on.

    Another great aspect of The Faith Conversations podcast is Anita's calming and centered presence. Her soothing voice creates an atmosphere of calmness and attentiveness, which allows listeners to fully engage with the discussions. Additionally, Anita has a talent for leading these conversations in a way that often leads to those "a-ha" moments where something clicks and new understanding emerges.

    As with any podcast, there may be some room for improvement. One possible area for growth could be expanding the range of perspectives represented in the discussions. While Anita does have diverse guests, it would be interesting to hear from individuals with different beliefs or backgrounds to further enrich the conversations.

    In conclusion, The Faith Conversations podcast is a fantastic resource for anyone wanting to grow their Christian faith and engage in deep discussions about spirituality. Through thoughtful interviews and meaningful dialogues, Anita Lustrea provides listeners with a space to explore new ideas and challenge their existing beliefs. With her years of hosting experience shining through, this podcast promises to only get better with time.



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    Latest episodes from Faith Conversations

    Mike’s Rumblings 01-10-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 9:59


    This is an audio version of Mike Murphy‘s Friday rumblings. This is a regular post on Facebook that I've turned into a podcast. I decided Mike's words needed a wider audience. You may agree or disagree with what he says, but there is certainly much food for thought contained here.... The post Mike's Rumblings 01-10-25 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Lectio Divina 137 – John 12:20-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 8:43


    This is a weekly release of the spiritual practice Lectio Divina. I hope you'll listen and ponder the scripture passage offered and let me know your thoughts. My email address is producer@anitalustrea.com. Also, feel free to share this podcast on your social media or tell a friend about it.  If... The post Lectio Divina 137 – John 12:20-26 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Mike’s Rumblings 01-03-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 8:38


    This is an audio version of Mike Murphy‘s Friday rumblings. This is a regular post on Facebook that I've turned into a podcast. I decided Mike's words needed a wider audience. You may agree or disagree with what he says, but there is certainly much food for thought contained here.... The post Mike's Rumblings 01-03-25 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Lectio Divina 136 – John 12:1-6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 9:14


    This is a weekly release of the spiritual practice Lectio Divina. I hope you'll listen and ponder the scripture passage offered and let me know your thoughts. My email address is producer@anitalustrea.com. Also, feel free to share this podcast on your social media or tell a friend about it.  If... The post Lectio Divina 136 – John 12:1-6 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Melinda Schmidt & Anita Lustrea – episode 389

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 39:34


    2024 is a wrap! Melinda Schmidt and I get back together to see if we survived the year as well as to look ahead to 2025. What gives you hope as you look forward? What resources helped you make it across the finish line of 2024? We offer a few... The post Melinda Schmidt & Anita Lustrea – episode 389 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Mike’s Rumblings 12-27-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 7:10


    This is an audio version of Mike Murphy‘s Friday rumblings. This is a regular post on Facebook that I've turned into a podcast. I decided Mike's words needed a wider audience. You may agree or disagree with what he says, but there is certainly much food for thought contained here.... The post Mike's Rumblings 12-27-24 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Mike’s Rumblings 12-20-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 9:01


    This is an audio version of Mike Murphy‘s Friday rumblings. This is a regular post on Facebook that I've turned into a podcast. I decided Mike's words needed a wider audience. You may agree or disagree with what he says, but there is certainly much food for thought contained here.... The post Mike's Rumblings 12-20-24 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Lectio Divina 135 – Luke 2:15-20

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 9:35


    This is a weekly release of the spiritual practice Lectio Divina. I hope you'll listen and ponder the scripture passage offered and let me know your thoughts. My email address is producer@anitalustrea.com. Also, feel free to share this podcast on your social media or tell a friend about it.  If... The post Lectio Divina 135 – Luke 2:15-20 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Mike’s Rumblings 12-13-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 8:59


    This is an audio version of Mike Murphy‘s Friday rumblings. This is a regular post on Facebook that I've turned into a podcast. I decided Mike's words needed a wider audience. You may agree or disagree with what he says, but there is certainly much food for thought contained here.... The post Mike's Rumblings 12-13-24 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Lectio Divina 134 – John 11:38-44

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 10:09


    This is a weekly release of the spiritual practice Lectio Divina. I hope you'll listen and ponder the scripture passage offered and let me know your thoughts. My email address is producer@anitalustrea.com. Also, feel free to share this podcast on your social media or tell a friend about it.  If... The post Lectio Divina 134 – John 11:38-44 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Mike’s Rumblings 12-06-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 8:00


    This is an audio version of Mike Murphy‘s Friday rumblings. This is a regular post on Facebook that I've turned into a podcast. I decided Mike's words needed a wider audience. You may agree or disagree with what he says, but there is certainly much food for thought contained here.... The post Mike's Rumblings 12-06-24 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Lectio Divina 133 – John 10:22-30

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 9:35


    This is a weekly release of the spiritual practice Lectio Divina. I hope you'll listen and ponder the scripture passage offered and let me know your thoughts. My email address is producer@anitalustrea.com. Also, feel free to share this podcast on your social media or tell a friend about it.  If... The post Lectio Divina 133 – John 10:22-30 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Mike’s Rumblings 11-29-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 9:20


    This is an audio version of Mike Murphy‘s Friday rumblings. This is a regular post on Facebook that I've turned into a podcast. I decided Mike's words needed a wider audience. You may agree or disagree with what he says, but there is certainly much food for thought contained here.... The post Mike's Rumblings 11-29-24 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Lectio Divina 132 – John 10:14-18

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 10:09


    This is a weekly release of the spiritual practice Lectio Divina. I hope you'll listen and ponder the scripture passage offered and let me know your thoughts. My email address is producer@anitalustrea.com. Also, feel free to share this podcast on your social media or tell a friend about it.  If... The post Lectio Divina 132 – John 10:14-18 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Mike’s Rumblings 11-22-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 8:19


    This is an audio version of Mike Murphy‘s Friday rumblings. This is a regular post on Facebook that I've turned into a podcast. I decided Mike's words needed a wider audience. You may agree or disagree with what he says, but there is certainly much food for thought contained here.... The post Mike's Rumblings 11-22-24 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Lectio Divina 131 – John 9:24-29

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 8:38


    This is a weekly release of the spiritual practice Lectio Divina. I hope you'll listen and ponder the scripture passage offered and let me know your thoughts. My email address is producer@anitalustrea.com. Also, feel free to share this podcast on your social media or tell a friend about it.  If... The post Lectio Divina 131 – John 9:24-29 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Mike’s Rumblings 11-15-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 9:10


    This is an audio version of Mike Murphy‘s Friday rumblings. This is a regular post on Facebook that I've turned into a podcast. I decided Mike's words needed a wider audience. You may agree or disagree with what he says, but there is certainly much food for thought contained here.... The post Mike's Rumblings 11-15-24 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Lectio Divina 130 – John 8:12-18

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 9:28


    This is a weekly release of the spiritual practice Lectio Divina. I hope you'll listen and ponder the scripture passage offered and let me know your thoughts. My email address is producer@anitalustrea.com. Also, feel free to share this podcast on your social media or tell a friend about it.  If... The post Lectio Divina 130 – John 8:12-18 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Lectio Divina 129 – John 7:37-44

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 10:21


    This is a weekly release of the spiritual practice Lectio Divina. I hope you'll listen and ponder the scripture passage offered and let me know your thoughts. My email address is producer@anitalustrea.com. Also, feel free to share this podcast on your social media or tell a friend about it.  If... The post Lectio Divina 129 – John 7:37-44 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Mike’s Rumblings 11-01-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 9:37


    This is an audio version of Mike Murphy‘s Friday rumblings. This is a regular post on Facebook that I've turned into a podcast. I decided Mike's words needed a wider audience. You may agree or disagree with what he says, but there is certainly much food for thought contained here.... The post Mike's Rumblings 11-01-24 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Lectio Divina 128 – John 6:35-40

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 8:58


    This is a weekly release of the spiritual practice Lectio Divina. I hope you'll listen and ponder the scripture passage offered and let me know your thoughts. My email address is producer@anitalustrea.com. Also, feel free to share this podcast on your social media or tell a friend about it.  If... The post Lectio Divina 128 – John 6:35-40 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Mike’s Rumblings 10-25-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 9:30


    This is an audio version of Mike Murphy‘s Friday rumblings. This is a regular post on Facebook that I've turned into a podcast. I decided Mike's words needed a wider audience. You may agree or disagree with what he says, but there is certainly much food for thought contained here.... The post Mike's Rumblings 10-25-24 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Lectio Divina 127 – John 6:25-29

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 9:30


    This is a weekly release of the spiritual practice Lectio Divina. I hope you'll listen and ponder the scripture passage offered and let me know your thoughts. My email address is producer@anitalustrea.com. Also, feel free to share this podcast on your social media or tell a friend about it.  If... The post Lectio Divina 127 – John 6:25-29 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Mike’s Rumblings 10-18-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 10:11


    This is an audio version of Mike Murphy‘s Friday rumblings. This is a regular post on Facebook that I've turned into a podcast. I decided Mike's words needed a wider audience. You may agree or disagree with what he says, but there is certainly much food for thought contained here.... The post Mike's Rumblings 10-18-24 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Lectio Divina 126 – John 5:24-30

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 10:54


    This is a weekly release of the spiritual practice Lectio Divina. I hope you'll listen and ponder the scripture passage offered and let me know your thoughts. My email address is producer@anitalustrea.com. Also, feel free to share this podcast on your social media or tell a friend about it.  If... The post Lectio Divina 126 – John 5:24-30 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Lectio Divina 125 – John 5:1-9

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 9:30


    This is a weekly release of the spiritual practice Lectio Divina. I hope you'll listen and ponder the scripture passage offered and let me know your thoughts. My email address is producer@anitalustrea.com. Also, feel free to share this podcast on your social media or tell a friend about it.  If... The post Lectio Divina 125 – John 5:1-9 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Mike’s Rumblings 10-04-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 9:00


    This is an audio version of Mike Murphy‘s Friday rumblings. This is a regular post on Facebook that I've turned into a podcast. I decided Mike's words needed a wider audience. You may agree or disagree with what he says, but there is certainly much food for thought contained here.... The post Mike's Rumblings 10-04-24 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Lectio Divina 124 – John 4:46-53

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 10:16


    This is a weekly release of the spiritual practice Lectio Divina. I hope you'll listen and ponder the scripture passage offered and let me know your thoughts. My email address is producer@anitalustrea.com. Also, feel free to share this podcast on your social media or tell a friend about it.  If... The post Lectio Divina 124 – John 4:46-53 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Christine Valters Paintner – episode 388

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 25:48


    Christine Valters Painter joins me again on the podcast. Her book, A Midwinter God, just released. It's all about encountering the Divine in seasons of darkness and I highly recommend it. Our conversation is enlightening and informative as we talk about how we deal with darkness and grief in our culture and... The post Christine Valters Paintner – episode 388 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Mike’s Rumblings 09-27-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 9:55


    This is an audio version of Mike Murphy‘s Friday rumblings. This is a regular post on Facebook that I've turned into a podcast. I decided Mike's words needed a wider audience. You may agree or disagree with what he says, but there is certainly much food for thought contained here.... The post Mike's Rumblings 09-27-24 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Lectio Divina 123 – John 4:19-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 10:21


    This is a weekly release of the spiritual practice Lectio Divina. I hope you'll listen and ponder the scripture passage offered and let me know your thoughts. My email address is producer@anitalustrea.com. Also, feel free to share this podcast on your social media or tell a friend about it.  If... The post Lectio Divina 123 – John 4:19-26 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Mike’s Rumblings 09-20-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 9:21


    This is an audio version of Mike Murphy‘s Friday rumblings. This is a regular post on Facebook that I've turned into a podcast. I decided Mike's words needed a wider audience. You may agree or disagree with what he says, but there is certainly much food for thought contained here.... The post Mike's Rumblings 09-20-24 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Lectio Divina 122 – John 3:31-36

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 8:58


    This is a weekly release of the spiritual practice Lectio Divina. I hope you'll listen and ponder the scripture passage offered and let me know your thoughts. My email address is producer@anitalustrea.com. Also, feel free to share this podcast on your social media or tell a friend about it.  If... The post Lectio Divina 122 – John 3:31-36 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Mike’s Rumblings 09-13-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 9:55


    This is an audio version of Mike Murphy‘s Friday rumblings. This is a regular post on Facebook that I've turned into a podcast. I decided Mike's words needed a wider audience. You may agree or disagree with what he says, but there is certainly much food for thought contained here.... The post Mike's Rumblings 09-13-24 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Lectio Divina 121 – John 2:3-11

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 11:10


    This is a weekly release of the spiritual practice Lectio Divina. I hope you'll listen and ponder the scripture passage offered and let me know your thoughts. My email address is producer@anitalustrea.com. Also, feel free to share this podcast on your social media or tell a friend about it.  If... The post Lectio Divina 121 – John 2:3-11 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Lectio Divina 120 – John 1:14-18

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 9:31


    This is a weekly release of the spiritual practice Lectio Divina. I hope you'll listen and ponder the scripture passage offered and let me know your thoughts. My email address is producer@anitalustrea.com. Also, feel free to share this podcast on your social media or tell a friend about it.  If... The post Lectio Divina 120 – John 1:14-18 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Lectio Divina 119 – John 1:6-13

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 9:54


    This is a weekly release of the spiritual practice Lectio Divina. I hope you'll listen and ponder the scripture passage offered and let me know your thoughts. My email address is producer@anitalustrea.com. Also, feel free to share this podcast on your social media or tell a friend about it.  If... The post Lectio Divina 119 – John 1:6-13 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Melinda Schmidt – episode 387

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 44:54


    Melinda joins me again on the podcast as we continue our series on how to Survive and Thrive in 2024. This episode is all about friendship and how our friends are a significant source for our thriving! We talk about various categories of friends from acquaintances to small “f” friends... The post Melinda Schmidt – episode 387 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Mike’s Rumblings 08-23-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 9:12


    This is an audio version of Mike Murphy‘s Friday rumblings. This is a regular post on Facebook that I've turned into a podcast. I decided Mike's words needed a wider audience. You may agree or disagree with what he says, but there is certainly much food for thought contained here.... The post Mike's Rumblings 08-23-24 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Lectio Divina Matthew 16:21-27

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 9:31


    This is a weekly release of the spiritual practice Lectio Divina. I hope you'll listen and ponder the scripture passage offered and let me know your thoughts. My email address is producer@anitalustrea.com. Also, feel free to share this podcast on your social media or tell a friend about it.  If... The post Lectio Divina Matthew 16:21-27 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Melinda Schmidt – episode 386

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 39:36


    Melinda joins me again on the podcast as we continue our mini series about surviving and thriving in 2024. Today we focus on an interesting article about Getting Out of Despondency. Check out the podcast if you want to know if you are despondent as well as learning some action steps... The post Melinda Schmidt – episode 386 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Mike’s Rumblings 08-16-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 8:19


    This is an audio version of Mike Murphy‘s Friday rumblings. This is a regular post on Facebook that I've turned into a podcast. I decided Mike's words needed a wider audience. You may agree or disagree with what he says, but there is certainly much food for thought contained here.... The post Mike's Rumblings 08-16-24 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Lectio Divina Matthew 16:13-20

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 9:54


    This is a weekly release of the spiritual practice Lectio Divina. I hope you'll listen and ponder the scripture passage offered and let me know your thoughts. My email address is producer@anitalustrea.com. Also, feel free to share this podcast on your social media or tell a friend about it.  If... The post Lectio Divina Matthew 16:13-20 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Melinda Schmidt – episode 385

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 27:07


    Melinda Schmidt is back with me as we talk about surviving and thriving in a chaotic 2024. Mark Nepo said, “When we heal ourselves, we heal the world. For the body is only as healthy as its individual cells, the world is only as healthy as its individual souls.” (From The... The post Melinda Schmidt – episode 385 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Mike’s Rumblings 08-09-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 8:37


    This is an audio version of Mike Murphy‘s Friday rumblings. This is a regular post on Facebook that I've turned into a podcast. I decided Mike's words needed a wider audience. You may agree or disagree with what he says, but there is certainly much food for thought contained here.... The post Mike's Rumblings 08-09-24 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Lectio Divina 116 Matthew 16:5-12

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 10:30


    This is a weekly release of the spiritual practice Lectio Divina. I hope you'll listen and ponder the scripture passage offered and let me know your thoughts. My email address is producer@anitalustrea.com. Also, feel free to share this podcast on your social media or tell a friend about it.  If... The post Lectio Divina 116 Matthew 16:5-12 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Mike’s Rumblings 08-02-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 9:07


    This is an audio version of Mike Murphy‘s Friday rumblings. This is a regular post on Facebook that I've turned into a podcast. I decided Mike's words needed a wider audience. You may agree or disagree with what he says, but there is certainly much food for thought contained here.... The post Mike's Rumblings 08-02-24 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Melinda Schmidt – episode 384

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 38:06


    Melinda Schmidt is back with me on the podcast.  It's been a while! Lots has happened in 2024 and we started the year talking about thriving and surviving. There's been more of the survive vibe going on. This week we are back to encourage all of us on the thriving... The post Melinda Schmidt – episode 384 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Lectio Divina 115 Matthew 15:29-37

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 10:44


    This is a weekly release of the spiritual practice Lectio Divina. I hope you'll listen and ponder the scripture passage offered and let me know your thoughts. My email address is producer@anitalustrea.com. Also, feel free to share this podcast on your social media or tell a friend about it.  If... The post Lectio Divina 115 Matthew 15:29-37 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Mike’s Rumblings 07-26-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 9:55


    This is an audio version of Mike Murphy‘s Friday rumblings. This is a regular post on Facebook that I've turned into a podcast. I decided Mike's words needed a wider audience. You may agree or disagree with what he says, but there is certainly much food for thought contained here.... The post Mike's Rumblings 07-26-24 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

    Lectio Divina 114 Matthew 15:21-28

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 10:05


    This is a weekly release of the spiritual practice Lectio Divina. I hope you'll listen and ponder the scripture passage offered and let me know your thoughts. My email address is producer@anitalustrea.com. Also, feel free to share this podcast on your social media or tell a friend about it.  If... The post Lectio Divina 114 Matthew 15:21-28 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

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