Silent Fire is a conversation and podcast between an Anglican and a Charismatic who have both had their hearts and spirituality shaped by the fathers of the early church. Join Josh and Colin as they explore the intersection and overlapping of their two traditions, the life of God, and the wisdom of the desert monks of the early church.
Joshua Hoffert and Colin Nicolle
In our triumphant return after a few month hiatus, Josh and Colin sit down to discuss a hot-button issue: Ephesians 4 and the five-fold ministry. Listen as an Charismatic and an Anglican go head to head on what the five-fold ministry is, what it means for us, and how it is lived out in our traditions.Joshua Hoffert is the founder of Wind Ministries, and Colin Nicolle is the Rector of the Anglican parish in Summerside, PEI. For more Silent Fire visit us on YouTube, follow us on Instagram, and check out our website.
In our first interview with Pastor Steve Schroeder we talked about not believing the lies that we tell ourselves and that we are told about our worth and the way that God sees us. This is the first of three spiritual pillars by which Steve lives his life.In this episode, Josh and Colin sit down again with Pastor Steve Schroeder, President of the Christian Ministers Association, to talk about the second of the three spiritual principles Steve lives by and teaches from - 'don't get offended'.Joshua Hoffert is the founder of Wind Ministries, and Colin Nicolle is the Rector of the Anglican parish in Summerside, PEI. For more Silent Fire visit us on YouTube, follow us on Instagram, and check out our website.*This episode is a recording of an interview conducted over StreamYard with Steve Schroeder.
God is never late or overwhelmed. He is the "Now" God. Join us as we talk with Alvin Kaufmann about his story. From being raised in foster homes to his adoption and coming to know the Father, Alvin's story is deeply engaging and personal. His book "The Now God" is full of stories highlighting moments that the Father whispered words of love and acceptance to him. For more about Alvin and the Sevants of Fire: https://www.servantsoffire.com/Joshua Hoffert is the founder of Wind Ministries, and Colin Nicolle is the Rector of the Anglican parish in Summerside, PEI. For more Silent Fire visit us on YouTube, follow us on Instagram, and check out our website.*This episode is a recording of an interview conducted over StreamYard with Steve Schroeder.
We are constantly being told lies and telling ourselves lies about our worth, our ability, and the way that God sees and loves us. Where do these lies come from, how do we break the cycle of being led by them, and where do we find hope beyond them? In this episode, Josh and Colin sit down with Pastor Steve Schroeder, President of the Christian Ministers Association, to talk about the first of the three spiritual principles Steve lives by and teaches from - 'don't believe the lie'.Joshua Hoffert is the founder of Wind Ministries, and Colin Nicolle is the Rector of the Anglican parish in Summerside, PEI. For more Silent Fire visit us on YouTube, follow us on Instagram, and check out our website.*This episode is a recording of an interview conducted over StreamYard with Steve Schroeder.
In this Silent Fire: Live episode Josh and Colin discuss monasticism and its place in our churches today.Is there a place for monastics in the church? What is the benefit of monasticism? How are we all called to live monastically in our lives? Join us as we discuss these questions and more!This episode is the audio portion of a live show broadcast to Facebook and YouTube on Friday, October 23rd, 2020.Joshua Hoffert is the founder of Wind Ministries, and Colin Nicolle is the Rector of the Anglican parish in Summerside, PEI. For more Silent Fire visit us on YouTube, follow us on Instagram, and check out our website.
In this episode Josh and Colin sit down to talk with artist Melissa Townsend who felt called to serve God through art from an early age.Hear Melissa talk about how she knew this is what she was meant to do, what it is like to pray through painting, and how God uses that work to bless others.Joshua Hoffert is the founder of Wind Ministries, and Colin Nicolle is the Rector of the Anglican parish in Summerside, PEI. For more Silent Fire visit us on YouTube, follow us on Instagram, and check out our website.
In this Episode Josh and Colin spend time talking to Cal Maskery, the Founder and Executive Director of Harvest House Atlantic - a faith-based non-profit mission in the Maritimes that seeks to lend a hand to people in our communities who are in need either because of addiction, poverty, homelessness.Josh and Colin talk to Cal about the creation of Harvest House, but mostly about his coming to know Jesus during his four years spent in prison and how that impacted his call to love and help others in need.Joshua Hoffert is the founder of Wind Ministries, and Colin Nicolle is the Rector of the Anglican parish in Summerside, PEI. For more Silent Fire visit us on YouTube, follow us on Instagram, and check out our website.
This is a recording of our live episode and discussion on the unseen spiritual realm which as broadcast on Facebook Live on August 8th, 2020.In this episode Josh and Colin talk about the invisible spiritual realm that exists "between" God and us. How do we encounter the spiritual realm? Do angels, cherubim, seraphim, and archangels exist? What does it mean for us to encounter that realm and where does that encounter happen?Join Josh and Colin as they discuss these and other aspects of the spiritual realm.Joshua Hoffert is the founder of Wind Ministries, and Colin Nicolle is the Rector of the Anglican parish in Summerside, PEI. For more Silent Fire visit us on YouTube, follow us on Instagram, and check out our website.
In this episode Josh and Colin talk about what it means not only to read the Holy Scriptures, but to pray them as well, and how Scripture is prayed, used, and trusted in their different traditions.Joshua Hoffert is the founder of Wind Ministries, and Colin Nicolle is the Rector of the Anglican parish in Summerside, PEI. For more Silent Fire visit us on YouTube, follow us on Instagram, and check out our website.
What is the role the believer plays in helping others become aware of the love of God? What does spiritual direction have to do with retrieving to your first love? Join Josh and Colin as they chat with spiritual director Gilles Michaud to discuss!*Apologies for the audio, we had many technical difficulties the morning of the interview.Joshua Hoffert is the founder of Wind Ministries, and Colin Nicolle is the Rector of the Anglican parish in Summerside, PEI. For more Silent Fire visit us on YouTube, follow us on Instagram, and check out our website.
This episode is the audio of our Friday, July 31st livestream.In this episode we talk about the sin of judgementalness (that's not really a word, we know). Why are we so quick to judge others, why can't being judgemental have a place in the spiritual life, and what do we do about?Join us for this casual conversation in which we explore these questions and see what the Desert Fathers had to say about it.Joshua Hoffert is the founder of Wind Ministries, and Colin Nicolle is the Rector of the Anglican parish in Summerside, PEI. For more Silent Fire visit us on YouTube, follow us on Instagram, and check out our website.
Christians throughout history have experienced a perceived abandonment by God, but has God ever really left? Join Josh Hoffert and Colin Nicolle as they talk about Abba Ammonas and his teachings on the absence of God.From the letters of Abba Ammonas: "You must know how, in the beginning of the spiritual life, the Holy Spirit gives people joy when He sees their hearts becoming pure. But after the Spirit has given them joy and sweetness, He then departs and leaves them. This is a sign of His activity and happens with every soul that seeks and fears God: He departs and keeps at a distance until He knows whether they will go on seeking Him or not."Joshua Hoffert is the founder of Wind Ministries, and Colin Nicolle is the Rector of the Anglican parish in Summerside, PEI. For more Silent Fire visit us on YouTube, follow us on Instagram, and check out our website.
In this live stream, Josh and Colin talk about plans for the future, what God has been teaching them and what God has been speaking to them lately.
In this episode, Josh and Colin sit down with three of the Roman Catholic sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of Ragusa to talk about the spiritual life from a modern monastic perspective.Join us as we learn about the life of God at work within the walls of a convent, and within the hearts of those who live there.Joshua Hoffert is the founder of Wind Ministries, and Colin Nicolle is the Rector of the Anglican parish in Summerside, PEI. For more Silent Fire visit us on YouTube, follow us on Instagram, and check out our website.
Should prayer be spontaneous or structured? Is it better to pray from written prayers or extemporaneously?In this episode, Colin and Josh discuss the nature of prayer from two different perspectives, how it impacts the spiritual life, and their experiences (and blunders?) praying both ways.Joshua Hoffert is the founder of Wind Ministries, and Colin Nicolle is the Rector of the Anglican parish in Summerside, PEI. For more Silent Fire visit us on YouTube, follow us on Instagram, and check out our website.
What does the life of God look like in our church communities? How do the sacraments and liturgy intersect with evangelical and charismatic church traditions? Join Colin and Josh as they discuss these and other questions.Joshua Hoffert is the founder of Wind Ministries, and Colin Nicolle is the Rector of the Anglican parish in Summerside, PEI. For more Silent Fire visit us on YouTube, follow us on Instagram, and check out our website.
What does the life of God in the believer look like?How do we live in relation to the life of God and how does it shape our livesJoshua Hoffert is the founder of Wind Ministries, and Colin Nicolle is the Rector of the Anglican parish in Summerside, PEI. For more Silent Fire visit us on YouTube, follow us on Instagram, and check out our website.
What can we firmly say about knowing God and in what ways can we say that we do know Him? Join Colin and Josh as they dive into the subject!Joshua Hoffert is the founder of Wind Ministries, and Colin Nicolle is the Rector of the Anglican parish in Summerside, PEI. For more Silent Fire visit us on YouTube, follow us on Instagram, and check out our website.
It's true that God can be known in our lives, but it is equally true that God is a mystery.In this episode, Colin and Josh share about the mystery of God and how this understanding has impacted each of them in their own faith.Joshua Hoffert is the founder of Wind Ministries, and Colin Nicolle is the Rector of the Anglican parish in Summerside, PEI. For more Silent Fire visit us on YouTube, follow us on Instagram, and check out our website.
The worship of Baal is still alive as it ever was.As I (Joshua Hoffert) awoke from sleep on February 27, 2018 the Lord spoke to my heart. He said, "What's coming to the church in the next few years will require a Romans 11:4 response..."
In part 2 of their introductions, Colin and Josh share some of their stories that shaped their passion for Christ and His mission.Joshua Hoffert is the founder of Wind Ministries, and Colin Nicolle is the Rector of the Anglican parish in Summerside, PEI. For more Silent Fire visit us on YouTube, follow us on Instagram, and check out our website.
In this first episode, Colin and Josh sit down for the first time together in front of a camera to talk about their spiritual journeys, introduce themselves to you, and get to know one another.Joshua Hoffert is the founder of Wind Ministries, and Colin Nicolle is the Rector of the Anglican parish in Summerside, PEI. For more Silent Fire visit us on YouTube, follow us on Instagram, and check out our website.