Podcast appearances and mentions of michelle van loon

A return guest Michelle Van Loon speaks to me about her 50 years involved in many versions of Christian Evangelism and getting rid of what is non essential from her book Downsizing. Get over to the YouTube Channel here to see some videos and PLEASE SUBSCRIBE! Get her book here (Amazon affiliate link)

"Inside Out" on Family Life : What can the Church do to reach the "Nones" and the "Dones"? Some churchgoers are walking away. Others you might expect to come aren't entering. Author and speaker Michelle Van Loon talks about the “Dones” and the “Nones,” and how to we can “spur one another on to good deeds” even outside a church worship service.     “We are definitely in a time of great change and shift,” says author and speaker Michelle Van Loon. “When we talk about people that are ‘Dones' we're talking about people that once were active in church and they hit the exit door and never came back. When we talk about ‘Nones' we may be including people that are done with church. We may also be including in that category people that have never been closely affiliated with the church, regular attenders, or members." While labels like these help us understand trends, Van Loon counsels us not to use them as reasons to give up on people.   “It's tempting to be able to use a category name to kind of assign meaning. But we know, and we know from the example of Jesus, that that is always a terrible idea,” she says. “He could see a naked madman running around the tombs, and He could say, ‘This person needs deliverance.' Not, ‘This person needs exclusion.' Or He could see a woman grabbing the hem of His garment who'd been excluded from the faith community because of her illness, and He responded differently.”   The difference between what the Church can be and will be, and how people within it sometimes behave, is a reason some “Dones” give for leaving. It's not usually the Jesus that we meet in the pages of Scripture or in prayer that has burned a person out or burned a person, in general,” she says. “It's often His people behaving badly.”   This gives those who embrace the Church even more reason to live as ambassadors, meeting people wherever they are.     “No church can go to places where people are not wanting to attend a church service. But all of us are scattered into the world to be the Church,” she says.  Michelle Van Loon is the author of seven books and has been writing about changes in the culture and the Church. Martha Manikas-Foster hosts "Inside Out", one of our Wednesday news features which explores how living our faith from the inside out engages the world. Archives are available on FamilyLife.org/newspodcasts.  

People who are fearful of immigrants don't have much confidence in the U.S., says Russell Moore. Brian and Aubrey react to that statement, plus an excerpt from a Kevin Sampson sermon--and ideas about hell--before interviewing Michelle Van Loon about her new piece in Christianity Today: "How We Stay in Church Matters as Much as Why." Follow The Common Good on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith ConradSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Christian Outlook – May 13, 2023 Don Kroah invites Joannie DeBrito, of Focus on the Family, to talk about how Mother's Day can be a difficult time for some people, particularly those who have experienced the loss of a child, infertility, or a strained relationship with their own mother. Find more resources at “When Mother's Day Hurts.” John Hall and Kathy Emmons interview Courtney Reissig, contributor at the Gospel Coalition and the author of, “Glory in the Ordinary: Why Your Work in the Home Matters to God,” about motherhood and the struggles that come with it. Courtney discusses how because we live in a broken world, motherhood is hard and not always fulfilling, but it's still good. Georgene Rice invites Emerson Eggerich, contributor at Focus on the Family, to share the significance of respect in mother-son relationships. They discuss how using respectful language can help mothers connect with their boys and create a stronger bond. For more, check out his Love and Respect book. Bill Bunkley talks with Shannon Bream, Fox News journalist and author of "The Women of the Bible Speak," about how the stories of flawed women in the Bible can be comforting and relatable for women facing similar struggles today.  John Hall and Kathy Emmons talk with author Michelle Van Loon about her experience with a prodigal child and how she learned to pray and find hope through her stranger-turned-friend, Elizabeth, who also had been through a long, hard road with her drug-addicted son, which led her to cultivate a deep and intense relationship with God.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Anticipation, it's making me wait.” These are not just the words to the refrain of a Carly Simon song or a ‘70s ketchup commercial. It is an expression of what we experience as we sit in the uncertainty of Holy Saturday... between the crucifixion of Good Friday and the resurrection of Easter. It's also something experienced by many in the everyday uncertainty of life. Join hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith for a look at the good and bad of waiting on Holy Saturday, and find ways to make that waiting meaningful. Quoted in this episode: Michelle Van Loon, Moments and Days: How Our Holy Celebrations Shape Our Faith, (Colorado Springs: NavPress, 2016) “By Gracious Powers,” Community of Christ Sings 268, Words: Dietrich Bonhoeffer, 1906–1945; Eng. tr. Fred Pratt Green, 1903–2000.  Eng. tr. © 1974 Hope Publishing Company. Other recommended hymns mentioned: “Jesus Remember Me,” Community of Christ Sings 459 “Why Has God Forsaken Me,” Community of Christ Sings 460 Download TranscriptThanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

We all have a desire to learn more about where we've come from, and technology has made this more possible than ever. But our family stories are more than a list of DNA results or a bunch of fading images filling old photo albums. In her book, Translating Your Past, author Michelle Van Loon explores how to find Meaning in our Family Ancestry, uncovering Genetic Clues, and Generational Trauma that may help us find healing and peace. This week on ~ing Podcast, were revisiting a conversation with Michelle from our second season. We hope you enjoy! This week, Translating Your Past is 40% off with code WEEKLY at checkout. Offer expires March 20, 2023. We hope you consider advertising with ~ing Podcast. Are you connected to an organization with similar values or themes to our guests? Consider becoming an episode or season sponsor! we'll help you reach our growing audience. To find out more, email theing@mennomedia.org A written transcript of this episode is available at our website - https://www.mennomedia.org/ing-podcast/ ~ing Podcast is a production of MennoMedia, a nonprofit Publisher that creates thoughtful, Anabaptist resources to enrich faith in a complex world. To find out more, visit us online at MennoMedia.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ing-pod/message

Today on the show Brad, Greg, and Bryan sit down with Michelle Van Loon, to talk about what Faith and Discipleship look like in the second half of life.Since coming to faith in Christ at the tail end of the Jesus Movement, Michelle Van Loon's Jewish heritage, spiritual hunger, and storyteller's sensibilities have shaped her faith journey and informed her writing. She is the author of seven books and has been published in a variety of outlets including ChristianityToday, Next Avenue, In Touch ministries, and Fathom magazine. She's the co-founder of ThePerennialGen.com, a website for midlife women and men. She's married to Bill, and is mother of three and grandmother of two. Check out her site at www.michellevanloon.com

  It's always good to have a conversation group on the podcast with these two excellent thinkers. Michelle Van Loon is an author and on of the founder of The Sage Forum a community of women in the second half of life. I highly recommend checking it out. Michelle's most recent... The post Melinda Schmidt & Michelle Van Loon – episode 354 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

Have you ever heard a parent or family member say, "You are just like Aunt Esther," or "Don't be like Uncle Joe," or maybe even, "You're just like your mother!" If you are desiring to be a wholehearted, highly integrated self, understanding the genetic code of your DNA is critical to the process. We must know why we do what we do. Did this triggering behavior get passed down through the generations? Does it need to stop NOW? In today's episode, Michelle Van Loon, author of "Translating Your Past," guides us into the beautiful journey of finding meaning in our stories. Please send your questions here: janell@janellrardon.com and I'll answer them on the show. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review: www.janellrardon.com/podcast Be sure to join the community and subscribe to the podcast: www.janellrardon.com/free-content-for-subscribers Links + Resources from this Episode: So excited that the podcast has been voted in the Top 100 Mental Health Podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_health_podcasts/ Meet Michelle Van Loon and learn more about her remarkable work: MICHELLE VAN LOON Watch Michelle's Interview, "The Larger Story," on Good Life TV Join the private Stronger Every Day online community on FB: STRONGER EVERY DAY Listen to more great podcasts: ACCESS MORE Download Your Personal Guide PDF for Season 11: LET'S BE REMARKABLE 2023 Learn more about The Heartlift School on Teachable Follow Janell on Instagram: @janellrardon Please leave a REVIEW of the PODCAST.

Disciple Up #290 Christian Baby Boomers Want Change Too By Louie Marsh, 1-12-2023   Here's some excerpts from the article I read and commented on in this podcast…   https://broward.us/2023/01/04/christian-boomers-like-me-want-change-too/   Christian Boomers Like Me Want Change Too Some of us are working to change the unhealthy evangelical church culture we helped create. MICHELLE VAN LOON | JANUARY 4, 2023   In the last couple of decades, American Christian boomers (myself included) have been given an advance peek at the kind of obituary the church and the world has already begun to write about us.   Not all these critiques are made in good faith—whether they're from political scientists, sociologists, op-ed writers, exvangelicals, or from the generations born before and after us—but a surprising majority of them are.   For example, CT's Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast details the leadership failure and organizational implosion of the church franchise led by Mark Driscoll. And while Driscoll himself was a Gen X pastor, Mars Hill was nourished in the soil cultivated by boomer megachurch leader culture.   In a CT piece earlier this year, “The Church Is Losing Its Gray Heads,” Adam MacInnis offered a snapshot of many boomers who've exited the church building, even though “just under half of Christians over 40 who stop attending church feel they're still practicing their faith.” Like some members of the younger generations, many boomers still love Jesus, but not the local churches they once attended.   The late Phyllis Tickle famously observed that the church engages in a kind of spiritual rummage sale that every 500 years or so—and in these times of “rearrangement and upheaval,” the “institutionalized church throws off things that are restricting its growth,” which allows a “more vital form of Christianity” to arise in the aftermath.   Michael Metzger of the Clapham Institute summed it up well: “To date, our legacy as Baby Boomers is indulgence, narcissism, and moralism. If we are to emerge as wise elders, our view of faith, fame and forever ought to migrate from Boomer biases to a more biblical Christianity.”   For one, Boomers played an outsized role in encouraging greater authenticity in the church.   We learned from our culture in the 1960s to let it all hang out. As that messaging filtered through the church in subsequent decades, it became more acceptable to share our struggles and questions in Christian community.   The unwritten rule of the churches I attended back then was that it was only acceptable to talk about your struggles if they happened before you were a Christian. SNL star Dana Carvey's Church Lady character may have exaggerated church life for comic effect during the 1980s, but too many congregations back then seemed to encourage a religious facade.   Secondly, boomers have helped lead the movement toward both destigmatization and education of mental health issues in many evangelical streams.   There's still much work to be done in how the church embraces mental health issues, but it has certainly come a long way over the past few decades.   Third, many boomers have joined, and in some cases are leading, the effort to create safe communities for those who have experienced church abuse.   Christian social media can be a cesspool of conspiracy theory, bullying, and wacky theological hot takes. But it has also been an essential connection point for survivors of abusive leaders or toxic congregations.   In The Four Loves, C. S. Lewis said that “the typical expression of opening Friendship would be something like, ‘What? You too? I thought I was the only one.'” Social media has created powerful fellowship as survivors discover they aren't the only ones—and this has brought them together to drag into the light what has festered in the dark corners of the church.   Finally, many boomers are exhibiting a growing distaste for evangelical leader culture.   Perhaps the boom bubble in churches built around the pastor-as-CEO or spiritual Ted Talk gurus hasn't quite burst, but it seems to be deflating—and few seem interested in reviving it.   While mostly anecdotal, I hear regularly from boomers who have been burned or are burned out from their nondenominational megachurches. Many are seeking simpler, more organic forms of gathering with other believers for worship and fellowship—or they're finding their way into churches with formal liturgy and denominational structures.   And while we boomers of faith won't be around to see how things unfold in the larger movement, we can spend the time we have left rewriting our own obituary.   This rewriting begins with the kind of unflinching humility prescribed in James 4:7–10—wherein we humbly submit ourselves to God and trust that he will uphold us. Only this heart posture will allow us to own our specific sins while recognizing the impact our generation's proclivities have had on those who come after us.   Michelle Van Loon is the author of seven books, including Becoming Sage: Cultivating Meaning, Purpose, and Spirituality in Midlife.

My good friends Melinda Schmidt and Michelle Van Loon make another appearance on the podcast this week. We are conversation partners in life and our conversations spill out, from time to time, on the podcast. Not that long ago we had a text thread that centered on all the big... The post Melinda Schmidt & Michelle Van Loon – episode 346 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

Michelle Van Loon is the author of 7 books including Becoming Sage: Cultivating Maturity, Purpose, and Spirituality in Midlife. She is the founder of the website and newsletter for women in the second half of life, TheSageForum.com. She's been married to Bill for 43 years, and is mom of three and grandmother to two teen boys. Midlife spiritual formation is a focus of her work and the passion of her heart.   

  It's conversation group on Faith Conversations! Melinda Schmidt, former radio host, and Michelle Van Loon, author and speaker, join me to talk about some interesting topics. What movies or TV series do you watch over and over? We also tackle whether you find it easier or harder to hope... The post Melinda Schmidt & Michelle Van Loon – episode 342 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

On the podcast this week I invited the conversation group back! The group consists of Melinda Schmidt, Michelle Van Loon and Mark Breta. I have them do a short intro of themselves and I have Michelle talk about her most recent book, Translating Your Past as well as a new online group... The post Conversation Group 2 – episode 332 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

On this week's podcast it's all about Conversation. You might think it is every week, but this week we are modeling what it looks like when everyone brings a topic to keep the conversation going! Melinda Schmidt, Michelle Van Loon, and Mark Breta join me. You've heard Melinda and Michelle... The post Conversation Group – episode 331 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

Michelle Van Loon is the author of numerous books all marked by her Christian faith, Jewish heritage, and hunger for spiritual transformation. Listen in as Dean and Michelle discuss some of life's burning questions of purpose, maturity, and everyday faith. To see more about Michelle's books, click here! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goodlifeconversations/support

More people have begun researching their family history during the pandemic--and family research was already the second-most popular hobby in the US.   “I think the people who are starting to search, who are doing Ancestry DNA tests, are looking for connection,” says speaker and author Michelle Van Loon, whose newest book is Translating Your Past: Finding Meaning in Family Ancestry, Genetic Clues, and Generational Trauma. She believes we will get more out of family research if we focus on the stories and relationships.   “We know that who we are is created from the stories of all of those who've come before,” she says.  If we can learn to interpret those family stories, we might understand ourselves better and find a deeper connection to God.  “The more that you understand yourself, and who you are--what makes you, you--you're in a position to give God glory with your life.”  Family stories won't always be comfortable ones. But Van Loon points out that when God created each of us, He used all of our past as raw material.  “We're fearfully and wonderfully made out of those ingredients. This is what we bring into our churches, into our communities, and certainly into our families.”   Van Loon points out that a family's history doesn't have to be its destiny.  “The patterns of the past are there,” she says. “But so is the power of Christ to create and form a new identity. But part of it is understanding exactly what it is that we are carrying with us and into this world and into this life.”  Learn more about Michelle Van Loon here.  Learn about Michelle Van Loon's books here. 

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Over the next few weeks we'll continue our conversations with folks who navigate spaces around mental health. In this week's episode, ~ing producer Ben Wideman is joined by Herald Press author, Michelle Van Loon. Michelle is the author of six books, including Translating Your Past: Finding Meaning in Family Ancestry, Genetic Clues, and Generational Trauma, and has been a regular contributor at Christianity Today and In Touch magazine and has a wide range of published work including curriculum, devotionals, articles, and plays. She is a founding member of The Pelican Project, a women's theology organization, and the co-founder of www.ThePerennialGen.com, a website for midlife women and men. Today's episode will touch on themes from her recent book, including how our family stories—including the difficult, complex ones—can carry great spiritual strength. We hope you consider advertising with ~ing Podcast. Are you connected to an organization with similar values or themes to our guests? Consider becoming an episode or season sponsor! we'll help you reach our growing audience. To find out more, email joeh@mennomedia.org A written transcript of this episode is available at our website - https://www.mennomedia.org/ing-podcast/ ~ing Podcast is a production of MennoMedia, a nonprofit Publisher that creates thoughtful, Anabaptist resources to enrich faith in a complex world. To find out more, visit us online at MennoMedia.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ing-pod/message

​Your family’s story is your prologue. So says author and speaker Michelle Van Loon. She’ll talk about translating your past. How do you find meaning in your ancestry, the genetic clues, and the generational trauma handed down? What could paying attention to the past tell us about ourselves today? Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.

Midlife is a lot like a stalker. It creeps up on you when you are not expecting it – but it sure is better to be prepared and know what to do. On this episode Kim is joined by Midlife mentor Michelle Van Loon, cofounder of ThePerennialGen.com website for midlife adults, to unpack the challenges and opportunities of the middle years of life. Michelle is the author of Becoming Sage, Cultivating Meaning, Purpose and Spirituality in Midlife. Kim Wier is a speaker, radio talk show host, Bible teacher, and author of the book, The Art of Friendship and other titles.   The Art of Friendship Podcast is part of Hope On Demand!

  Long-time friend and author Michelle Van Loon is back on the podcast with her fascinating book Translating Your Past: Finding Meaning in Family Ancestry, Genetic Clues, and Generational Trauma. Don't we all want to learn more about where we come from? Thanks to technology it's more possible than ever, but there is... The post Michelle Van Loon – episode 309 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

Empty Nesting and Friendship. Friendships are such a gift. They also are important to well-being. Listen and learn the value of making and nurturing friendships with the best friend – God, yourself and others. Learn the difference between loneliness and solitude. Charlotte and Michelle Van Loon author of Becoming Sage, Cultivating Maturity, Purpose, and Spirituality in Midlife, published by Moody Publishers, discuss the many facets of friendship in the encore years. Then, Charlotte talks with the founders of Balcony Women, – a company formed to lift up, support and love the precious women in our communities. Learn from them how to be friends with others as God desires. To reach Michelle: https://michellevanloon.com/ To reach Charlotte: https://charlotteguest.com Melissa Phenice & Shae Hedrick) To reach Balcony Women: https://balconywomen.com/

What does it mean to age well in a culture that idolizes youth? In this episode of Christian Curious, we have Michelle Van Loon (61) on the show with Dr. Halee (43) and Hannah (23) to discuss the aging process. Topics include:- Ministering to the older population- Spiritual growth as we age- Timeless beauty - Multi-generational relationships- Botox, dying hair, makeup, and other beauty enhancements as we age- Respecting the age you're inBuy Michelle's book "Becoming Sage: Cultivating Meaning, Purpose, and Spirituality in MidLife here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YTQMKGF/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

The Empty Nest Guest Podcast With Michelle Van Loon author of Becoming Sage, Cultivating Maturity, Purpose, and Spirituality in Midlife, published by Moody Publishers. On this episode, Charlotte talks with Michelle Van Loon, author of Becoming Sage, Cultivating Maturity, Purpose, and Spirituality in Midlife, published by Moody Publishers. In Chapter 8 of her book, Michelle shares her own journey through the valley of depression. (Charlotte's been there too as she experienced post-partum depression years ago.) Most empty-nesters experience bouts of the blues. How do you know where mid-life malaise ends and depression begins? Michelle also shares about spiritual apathy, also known as acedia. Sometimes our soul is weary as we empty nest. Thankfully, God is at work through our emotions. In Him and with Him, There is hope! Listen in and learn more. You'll be glad you did. For an emergency, dial 911 The National Suicide Prevention Line – 1-800-273-8255 Focus on the Family's helpline: tel://1-855-771-4357/ The Hope Line – https://www.thehopeline.com (Recommended by Focus on the Family) National Alliance for Mental Illness (nami.org), To reach Michelle: https://michellevanloon.com/ To reach Charlotte: https://charlotteguest.com

  Michelle Van Loon is back with me as promised last week. This week we delve into the topic of regret as Michelle has written If Only: Letting Go of Regret. But first we talk about the unbelievable events of this week as the Capitol building was under siege and filled with... The post Michelle Van Loon-Episode 258 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

Happy New Year, Faith Conversations family! Michelle Van Loon joins me as we kick off a new season of podcasts. We take a look back and a look forward as well as talk about our favorite books of 2020 that might become favorites of yours in 2021. We tease next... The post Michelle Van Loon-episode 257 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

Author and blogger Michelle Van Loon talks about making the most of this unusual Christmas. Van Loon’s books include Becoming Sage and Moments and Days.

If you’re somewhere in mid-life or beyond, you won’t want to miss this edition of Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Michelle Van Loon believes older Christians represent an untapped resource for the church. If you’re not content to simply coast spiritually, you’ll be encouraged by the conversation about “Becoming Sage.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you struggling to understand the season you are in, especially as your faith matures and your life priorities shift?Do you wonder what steps to take next or what to turn to as you navigate midlife?While it is easy to find books and blogs and podcasts focusing on parenting tips, marriage, addictions, and hangups, it is noticeably lacking in resources for those entering their second half of life.On the latest More to Be Podcast Episode, we're joined by Michelle Van Loon, who gives us context for understanding the different stages of life, especially in terms of spiritual growth, and how to seek out Biblical wisdom for even the most confusing and challenging circumstances.If you find yourself wondering how to persevere, questioning what comes next, or wondering what Scripture says about your current stage of life, then this latest podcast is for you.Since coming to faith in Christ at the tail end of the Jesus Movement, Michelle Van Loon's Jewish heritage, spiritual hunger, and storyteller's sensibilities have shaped her faith journey and informed her writing. She is the author of six books, including If Only: Letting Go of Regret, Moments & Days: How Our Holy Celebrations Shape Our Faith, Born to Wander: Recovering the Value of Our Pilgrim Identity and Becoming Sage: Cultivating Maturity, Purpose, and Spirituality at Midlife. Michelle is a regular contributor at ChristianityToday.com and In Touch magazine, and is the co-founder of ThePerennialGen.com, a website for midlife women and men. She's married to Bill, and is mother of three and grandmother of two. Learn more about her writing and speaking ministry by visiting her website, MichelleVanLoon.com. Mentions | Links | ResourcesBecoming Sage: Cultivating Meaning, Purpose, & Spirituality in Mid-life by Michelle Van LoonPIVOT ChallengeEncounter God Bible StudyEquine-Assisted CoachingLife Coach Training CourseSisterhood MembershipSupport the More to Be PodcastIf you are blessed by our podcast and ministry, we invite you to become a Sisterhood Member as a way of supporting our work. You’ll gain access to our digital library full of resources that will help you have a fresh encounter with God and His Word. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Todays Episode we continue our conversation with Michelle Van Loon. Michelle provides a reliable guidance for the journey of maturing in our life with God in it, she provides a vision for a lifetime of transformation.Michelle Van Loon’s Jewish heritage, spiritual hunger, and storyteller’s sensibilities have shaped her faith journey and informed her writing. She is the author of five books, including Becoming Sage: Cultivating Meaning, Purpose and Spirituality in Midlife and Born to Wander: Recovering the Value of Our Pilgrim Identity. Michelle is a regular contributor to Christianity Today’s women’s blog, In Touch magazine, and is the co-founder of www.ThePerennialGen.com, a website for midlife women and men. She’s married to Bill, and is mother of three and grandmother of two. Learn about her writing and speaking ministry by visiting her website, www.michellevanloon.com.As always you can check us out on Facebook and Instagram at Renovating U. We would love to have you apart of our online community. You can also find us on our website at www.renovatingU.com

In Todays Episode we have Author Michelle Van Loon discuss her book Becoming Sage. In this episode you will hear about the importance of spiritual formation. Michelle provides a reliable guidance for the journey of maturing in our life with God in it, she provides a vision for a lifetime of transformation. Michelle Van Loon’s Jewish heritage, spiritual hunger, and storyteller’s sensibilities have shaped her faith journey and informed her writing. She is the author of five books, including Becoming Sage: Cultivating Meaning, Purpose and Spirituality in Midlife and Born to Wander: Recovering the Value of Our Pilgrim Identity. Michelle is a regular contributor to Christianity Today’s women’s blog, In Touch magazine, and is the co-founder of www.ThePerennialGen.com, a website for midlife women and men. She’s married to Bill, and is mother of three and grandmother of two. Learn about her writing and speaking ministry by visiting her website, www.michellevanloon.com.As always you can check us out on Facebook and Instagram at Renovating U. We would love to have you apart of our online community. You can also find us on our website at www.renovatingU.com

There has been much written about the exodus of Millennials from the church. But I haven’t seen much discussion about the effect of that exodus on those they’ve left behind; specifically, the parents who sought to pass on their faith to their children both at home and via involvement with their local church. Since coming to faith in Christ at the tail end of the Jesus Movement, Michelle Van Loon’s Jewish heritage, spiritual hunger, and storyteller’s sensibilities have shaped her faith journey and informed her writing. She is the author of five books, including Becoming Sage: Cultivating Meaning, Purpose and Spirituality in Midlife and Born to Wander: Recovering the Value of Our Pilgrim Identity. Michelle is a regular contributor to Christianity Today’s women’s blog, In Touch magazine, and is the co-founder of www.ThePerennialGen.com, a website for midlife women and men. Learn about her writing and speaking ministry by visiting her website, www.michellevanloon.com.

How do you see middle age? Do you see it as a time of new growth and opportunity? Today's guest, Michelle Van Loon, says that although aging does come with challenges, it does not mean that there can not be new possibilites and new growth. Be listening for this encouraging conversation for life's second half.

Nick Pitts of the Institute for Global Engagement talks about how the struggles in the oil industry affects other parts of the economy, as well as how worldview affects how one sees who should be prioritized for life-saving COVID-19 treatments.  Michelle Van Loon talks about her book "Becoming Sage."

  Michelle Van Loon, somewhat of a podcast regular, joins me this week to talk about her latest release, Becoming Sage: Cultivating Meaning, Purpose, and Spirituality in Midlife. Why do so many remain in early stages of faith development? And what does it look like to move forward on the spiritual continuum.... The post Michelle Van Loon-episode 222 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

You can find Michelle Van Loon's book Becoming Sage anywhere books are sold! 

Michelle Van Loon joins me again as we have a needed, encouraging conversation surrounding Coronavirus. What does the Faith Conversation look like and what does it encompass? Spiritual practices, meditating on what is good, helpful, and encouraging. We introduce some spiritual practices and mention some helpful Scripture verses—and mention some... The post Michelle Van Loon, Coronavirus convo-episode 215 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

  Good friend, Michelle Van Loon, joins me again on the podcast. We respond to a listener email sent in response to the podcast with Melissa Camara Wilkins. Michelle and I talked about cultural and Christian conditioning we received as women. We also discussed how to handle conflict and how... The post Michelle Van Loon-episode 213 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

The Christian Outlook – February 1, 2020 Kevin McCullough and New York Post writer Karol Markowicz talk about President Trump’s Middle East peace initiative. Don Kroah talks with Wayne Grudem, Phoenix Seminary professor, about his response to Christianity Today’s editorial that argued President Trump should be removed from office. Dr. Albert Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Seminary, explains the significance of President Trump’s appearance and speech at the March for Life in Washington D.C. Bob Burney looks at the coverage, or rather the lack of coverage by the mainstream media, of the March for Life. Don Kroah talks with Gary Chapman about his book “The Five Love Languages.” John Hall and Kathy Emmons talk with Michelle Van Loon about her article in Christianity Today about a church that asked its older member to stop coming…for a while. Bob Burney talks about Vice President Pence’s visit to a church that preaches marriage between a man and a woman, a stance that some are decrying as “homophobic.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Hall and Kathy Emmons talk with Michelle Van Loon about her article in Christianity Today: Your Church Needs Boomers: How a hyper-focus on "attracting the young" can sideline the aging faithful. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two friends join me on this week’s podcast. Long-time friend Michelle Van Loon returns to the podcast, and more recent friend Wendy Cox joins me for the first time. The important topic this week is how to form and operate a conversation group. The three of us are part of... The post Wendy Cox & Michelle Van Loon-episode 207 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

Topics: Update on the Impeachment Hearings, The Bay Area Rescue Mission Needs Your Help Feeding The Homeless for Thanksgiving Here in the Bay Area. The Pacific Justice Institute filed a Lawsuit Against the City of Portland for Infringing on a Christian Evangelist's Religious Rights and New Growth and Deep Joy for Women in the Second Half.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My friend, neighbor, and fellow author Michelle Van Loon joins me on the podcast this week to talk about how we make decisions. What is your decision making process based on regarding your stand on political and moral/ethical issues such as abortion, the death penalty, immigrations, etc.? As we grow... The post Michelle Van Loon-episode 196 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

 Two dear friends join me on the podcast this week. My long time former radio co-host, Melinda Schmidt, and new neighbor, author Michelle Van Loon. They are both conversation specialists and it was a delight to record with them. We looked back at a former topic I had received emails... The post Melinda & Michelle-episode 187 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

This week it was nice to have my guests around my kitchen table. Michelle Van Loon, recent transplant to my neighborhood, and my husband, Mike Murphy, joined me. We batted around a couple of topics and took them deeper. We started out talking about the Christian mind, and for the... The post Michelle Van Loon & Mike Murphy – Episode 185 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

Rather than a life of Instagram worthy wanderlust, becoming a follower of Jesus is a humble embrace of a pilgrim path. On this episode Michelle Van Loon walks through what it looks like to follow Jesus while maintaining a status of an exiled wanderer in the world. Michelle is a wonderful writer and storyteller with helpful theological insights on how our restlessness can lead us closer to Jesus. Links From the Episode If you enjoyed the subjects discussed on the episode you'll love Michelle's latest book "Born to Wander." You can see all the other published books by Michelle here as well. You can find Michelle on Twitter (@michellevanloon) and Instagram. About Called Out Called Out is a show helping the church move from the reality of its brokenness toward the healing power of Christ. You can follow the host of the show on Twitter @tylerbraun.

 My two good friends Melinda Schmidt & Michelle Van Loon join me on the podcast this week. We do some freeform conversation reminiscent of the Millrose Club, for those who used to listen to Midday Connection. Our first topic centered on favorite vacations. Topic number two looked at how we... The post melinda schmidt & michelle van loon-episode 178 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

  Michelle Van Loon joins me again in follow up of our last conversation where Michelle posed the question, “When was the last time God moved you deeply?” We’d love to hear your stories as well. Send an email to producer@anitalustrea.com. Michelle also mentioned two older books of hers, Parable Life and Uprooted. ... The post Michelle Van Loon-episode 174 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

Michelle Van Loon joins me at my kitchen table this week as we encourage you to look for ways to connect to God during Holy Week. We talk about the stations of the cross and Michelle asks us to think about when was the last time we connected deeply with... The post Michelle Van Loon-episode 172 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

We're back for season 3! Author Michelle Van Loon joins Bethany to chat about her newest book, Born to Wander: Recovering the Value of Our Pilgrim Identity.Bethany and Michelle discuss several different topics, including what it means to follow Jesus even when we stay in one place, what it is to have the identity of a pilgrim, as well as "holy remembering", knowing that God remembers His people. This episode is graciously sponsored by Dental Care Centre. We are very grateful to them for sponsoring Women Encouraged 2019, and for their help keeping the WE podcast on the air! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/womenencouraged)

 Melinda Schmidt and Michelle Van Loon join me on this week’s Faith Conversations to talk about ancestry. We had a long conversation in a text thread between us talking about family and those boxes of pictures that are waiting to be sorted through. Michelle wrote a beautiful line where she... The post Melinda & Michelle episode 162 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

All of us have a little wanderlust—a desire for that next thing, that new place, but this competes with our longings for security, control, and safety. We don't like how it feels to be unsettled and uprooted. Whether we're navigating a season of transition, dealing with the fallout of broken relationships, or wrestling with a…

All of us have a little wanderlust—a desire for that next thing, that new place, but this competes with our longings for security, control, and safety. We don't like how it feels to be unsettled and uprooted. Whether we're navigating a season of transition, dealing with the fallout of broken relationships, or wrestling with a…

A spiritual pilgrim is formed by the question: “Do I trust God?"

  Michelle Van Loon, besides being a great writer, is a wonderful conversationalist. Her latest book is Born to Wander: Recovering the Value of Our Pilgrim Identity and I highly recommend it. On this week’s podcast we take a look at character, how it’s developed, how we teach it to our children,... The post Michelle Van Loon-episode 147 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

"There is a part of discipleship that always leaves us in motion, even if we've lived in the same place our entire lives"—Michelle Van Loon Episode 62 of Spirituality for Ordinary People features an interview with Michelle Van Loon. Since coming to faith in Christ at the tail end of the Jesus Movement, Michelle’s Jewish heritage, spiritual hunger, and storyteller's sensibilities have shaped her faith journey and informed her writing. She is the author of five books and a regular contributor to Christianity Today's women's blog, In Touch magazine, and is the co-founder of www.ThePerennialGen.com, a website for midlife women and men. Key Learnings The vocational questions of early adulthood change as we move into the second half of life, moving more toward questions of character. "A pilgrim is formed by the question 'do I trust God?'" Every time there is an exile in Scripture it is meant to transform us. "Exile is never the destination, pilgrimage is." "Moral pilgrimage" is the exterior way that we are living out our obedience to God, and it IS a journey. We find ways to talk about ambition and comfort that sound "biblically acceptable." Things to Think About What are the key questions you are dealing with at this time in your life? How might you be wandering? What is the possibility for transformation at this time? There is a map for life, but the map is like a blank page that we discover by taking steps. Spiritual Practices Discussed in this Episode Daily Bible Reading using the St. James Daily Devotional Writing as prayer and worship Intentional conversation with others Links and Resources: Michelle Van Loon's website www.ThePerennialGen.com - A Space for Christian women and men in the second half of life Born to Wander: Recovering the Value of Our Pilgrim Identity by Michelle Van Loon   Join others in contributing financially to help pay for hosting and equipment costs.    Follow Spirituality for Ordinary People on Instagram   Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn Radio | Google Play

Ep. 70 features an interview with Glenn Kaiser, a true music legend. His blues and rock and roots music spans 5 decades, from his work in the Resurrection Band to his solo work and the Glenn Kaiser Band. Kaiser is also a pastor and teacher at the Jesus People USA ministry and community (http://jpusa.org/). You can find Kaiser's music at: https://grrrrecords.com/glenn-kaiser https://glennkaiser.bandcamp.com/ This episode also features an interview with author Michelle Van Loon, who recently released her book Born To Wander: Recovering the Value of Our Pilgrim Identity. You can discover more of Van Loon's writings at: http://michellevanloon.com/ https://theperennialgen.com/    

  Michelle Van Loon is one of my favorite conversation partners. This week on Faith Conversations she responds to a listener email, talks about The Perennial Gen Workshop coming up September 15, and talks about her brand new book, Born to Wander. What happens when we are uprooted or displaced? And what... The post Michelle Van Loon-episode 140 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

Pilgrim’s Progress: How Restlessness Leads Us to Jesus (Exile is part of the Christian experience. But our wandering is not without a destination) Michelle Van Loon is the author of five books, including Born To Wander: Recovering the Value of our Pilgrim Identity. Sexual Abuse in the Church: How do we as believers atone for this? On being our mediocre best ... GUEST John Koessler is an award-winning author and member of the faculty of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago ... When he was a child he wanted to be either a psychiatrist or a stand-up comedian instead, he combined the two when he grew up and became a pastor and a professor ... He recently co-wrote "All Together Different: Upholding the Church's Unity While Honoring Our Individual Identities" ... He blogs often at: johnkoessler.com Paleontologist, Dr. Jack Horner, says we’re only 5 to 10 years away from genetically engineering dinosaurs into existence. Have we learned nothing from the movies?! ... GUEST Dr Fazale Rana (Fuz) ... is the vice president of research and apologetics at Reasons to Believe ... He is the author of several groundbreaking books, including "Who Was Adam," "Creating Life in the Lab," and "The Cell’s Design" ... He holds a PhD in chemistry with an emphasis in biochemistry from Ohio Univ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pilgrim’s Progress: How Restlessness Leads Us to Jesus (Exile is part of the Christian experience. But our wandering is not without a destination) Michelle Van Loon is the author of five books, including Born To Wander: Recovering the Value of our Pilgrim Identity. Sexual Abuse in the Church: How do we as believers atone for this? On being our mediocre best ... GUEST John Koessler is an award-winning author and member of the faculty of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago ... When he was a child he wanted to be either a psychiatrist or a stand-up comedian instead, he combined the two when he grew up and became a pastor and a professor ... He recently co-wrote "All Together Different: Upholding the Church's Unity While Honoring Our Individual Identities" ... He blogs often at: johnkoessler.com Paleontologist, Dr. Jack Horner, says we’re only 5 to 10 years away from genetically engineering dinosaurs into existence. Have we learned nothing from the movies?! ... GUEST Dr Fazale Rana (Fuz) ... is the vice president of research and apologetics at Reasons to Believe ... He is the author of several groundbreaking books, including "Who Was Adam," "Creating Life in the Lab," and "The Cell’s Design" ... He holds a PhD in chemistry with an emphasis in biochemistry from Ohio Univ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’ll talk with Michelle Van Loon, author of “Born to Wander: Recovering the Value of Our Pilgrim Identity” (Moody), Heritage Foundation trade economist Tori Whiting, on temporarily averting an EU trade war, and Date Night PDX performers Kristin & Danny Adams of Laughter is the Best Medicine. Date Night PDX, is this Saturday, July 28, at Rolling Hills Community Church in Tualatin. For information go to www.datenightpdx.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Michelle Van Loon returns to Faith Conversations to talk about what happens when a church leader's sin has been revealed. The #MeToo movement dominated headlines for months. Now the #ChurchToo hashtag has taken a turn in the spotlight—and it's heartbreaking. Check out the blog post that Michelle wrote on the topic here. If this […] The post michelle van loon – episode 128 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

  Michelle Van Loon returns to Faith Conversations to talk about what happens when a church leader’s sin has been revealed. The #MeToo movement dominated headlines for months. Now the #ChurchToo hashtag has taken a turn in the spotlight—and it’s heartbreaking. Check out the blog post that Michelle wrote on... The post michelle van loon – episode 128 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

Good friend, Michelle Van Loon, joins me on the podcast sitting across from me at my kitchen table. Nice having her on my home turf and not via Skype!   It was a bit of a Millrose program as we went from topic to topic. Michelle and her friend Amanda Cleary Eastep founded a wonderful […] The post Michelle Van Loon-episode 124 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

Good friend, Michelle Van Loon, joins me on the podcast sitting across from me at my kitchen table. Nice having her on my home turf and not via Skype!   It was a bit of a Millrose program as we went from topic to topic. Michelle and her friend Amanda... The post Michelle Van Loon-episode 124 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

Michelle Van Loon joins me on the podcast to respond to email from last week's episode as well as tackle a new and important topic of the Larry Nassar case and the powerful victim impact statements made in court. We look at the hard and powerful words of Rachael Denhollander made in her victim impact […] The post Michelle Van Loon-episode 116 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

Michelle Van Loon joins me on the podcast to respond to email from last week’s episode as well as tackle a new and important topic of the Larry Nassar case and the powerful victim impact statements made in court. We look at the hard and powerful words of Rachael Denhollander... The post Michelle Van Loon-episode 116 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

Michelle Van Loon is the author of five books, including the upcoming release, Born to Wander: Recovering The Value of Our Pilgrim Identity. This week on the podcast we focus on how to be human! We look at how we interact with people who've moved to the margins and even out the door of our churches […] The post michelle van loon-episode 115 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

Michelle Van Loon is the author of five books, including the upcoming release, Born to Wander: Recovering The Value of Our Pilgrim Identity. This week on the podcast we focus on how to be human! We look at how we interact with people who’ve moved to the margins and even out... The post michelle van loon-episode 115 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

Michelle Van Loon has been a writer for more than three decades. With her recent book, If Only: Letting Go of Regret, the author has turned her attention to the important subject of grief and regret, and has written a practical spiritual guide for getting over the feelings of "woulda, coulda, shoulda" that affect us all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michelle Van Loon joined me again on the podcast. This time we talk about The Perennial Gen, a new blog for middle-aged and older adults. We also talk about God’s discipleship program for us which often involves suffering and hardship. We point to a recent blog post of Michelle’s where... The post michelle van loon-episode 95 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

Michelle Van Loon is a marvelous writer and speaker. She is always thoughtful and it was wonderful to have her join Mike and me in our Florida Room for a conversation. Michelle’s latest book is Moments and Days and it is worth the read. I talked with her on Faith... The post Michelle Van Loon, Mike Murphy-episode 78 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

Michelle Van Loon is an author who recently released Moments & Days: How Our Holy Celebrations Shape Our Faith through Navpress Publishers (click on the link for a free excerpt). A regular contributor for Christianity Today and the Her.meneutics blog, you can find more of her writings on her website: http://michellevanloon.com/ or at her blog:  http://www.patheos.com/blogs/pilgrimsroadtrip/. Our interview focuses mainly on the new book, what Christians can learn from the Jewish feast (along with all my many questions about them!), and how we modern people can slow down follow a different order of time.

Michelle Van Loon is an author and speaker. You can find her writings a variety of places. She is a regular contributor to Christianity Today‘s popular Her.meneutics blog for women, and she blogs for the Patheos.com Evangelical channel. Her recent release, Moments and Days, is the focus of this week’s Faith Conversations. We’ll... The post Episode 51-Michelle Van Loon appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

Melinda Schmidt and Michelle Van Loon join me again on the podcast. This time we talk about life transitions and their accompanying grief.     We’ll talk about how people respond to others in transition and how to best walk alongside someone in that season of life. Each of us are honest... The post Episode 45 Melinda Schmidt & Michelle Van Loon appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

When good friends join you around the table, good conversation usually happens. That was the case when Melinda Schmidt, Michelle Van Loon, and I sat around my kitchen table to talk. We talked about our past as well as our present and a significant amount of laughter found its way... The post Episode 42 Melinda Schmidt & Michelle Van Loon appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

Writer Michelle Van Loon joins Lori and Mark as they discuss expressions of faith and culture, the level of personal importance in social media, and the moment you realize you've grown up. Mark references an article from Relevant Magazine about social media. Michelle talks about a note on The Atlantic called, "Tell Us: When Did You Become an Adult?" and an article in The New York Times about delayed adulthood. Michelle Van Loon’s writing life started when her mom taught her to read before she started kindergarten. Since then, she has authored a book exploring the topic of regret, two books about the parables of Jesus and has contributed to three devotional projects and two devotional Bibles. She is a regular contributor to Christianity Today’s popular Her.meneutics blog, and also maintains her own blog at Patheos.com. In addition to her own writing projects, she has also guided two books through significant revision on their road to self-publication. Michelle and her husband Bill have three children and live in the Chicago suburbs. Michelle's latest book is If Only: Letting Go of Regret (Beacon Hill Press, 2014). Visit Michelle’s website to learn more about her and her published works. Mark Breta is co-host and co-producer of Millrose Podcast. Mark is a musician and worship leader, involved at his home church in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Mark is a city guy and calls Chicago home, but finds ways to travel, including visiting his favorite cities, New York and London. He enjoys going to concerts, cooking, stand-up comedy, and watching football. He spoils his nieces and nephews, and counts the minutes until their next visit together! To learn more about Mark, visit his website. Lori Neff is co-host and co-producer of Millrose Podcast. Lori is currently co-facilitator for Christos Center for Spiritual Formation’s Spiritual Director training program. Lori also writes, leads retreats and workshops. Her great love is looking for God’s activity in the lives of those who come for Spiritual Direction. Lori grew up in a small town in Ohio, spending more time outside in nature than inside. Her interests include art, literature, humanitarian aid efforts, animal welfare, gardening, coffee, daydreaming, learning, spending time with her husband and snuggling with their cats. You can read Lori's blog at her website.

Michelle Van Loon has been a writer for more than three decades. With her recent book, If Only: Letting Go of Regret, the author has turned her attention to the important subject of grief and regret, and has written a practical spiritual guide for getting over the feelings of "woulda, coulda, shoulda" that affect us all. Also on the show, our producer-at-large, Natasha Alford, looks at how white pastors have been responding to the recent racial tensions in Ferguson and New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices