Podcast appearances and mentions of Richard Foster

In this podcast celebrating 850 years of Glasgow, we dive into the future of Scottish football - both men's and women's games. Host Paul Cooney chats with three seasoned professionals: Billy Stark: Aberdeen & Celtic Hero & Former Scotland U21 Coach Sarah Crilly Head of Academy at Glasgow City Richard Foster: Youth coach at Motherwell FC They explore how to develop young talent, the challenges of modern academies, and what Scotland needs to do to reclaim its footballing identity. Key Highlights Billy Stark on breaking into St Mirren under Sir Alex Ferguson and the “good old days” of street football. Sarah Crilly's journey from Milton Rovers to Champions League debut with Glasgow City - and why her dad was her biggest influence. Richard Foster recalls his path from Elgin to Aberdeen to Rangers and the sacrifices of youth football. Are we producing enough players today? Billy Stark explains why pathways to first teams have narrowed. Richard on the missing “middle band” of players and why reserve leagues matter. Career pinnacles: Billy's Old Firm goal, Sarah's Scotland debut (with borrowed boots!), and Richard's chaotic cup replay at Celtic Park. The nerves of big games - jelly legs, compartment syndrome, and coping under pressure. Club-led youth models Are academy criteria helping or hurting player development? No Ball Games: The infamous signs and the loss of street football - how culture has shifted for kids. The future: What Scotland needs to do - technical improvement, better pathways, and embracing our identity. Richard's blueprint for change: B-teams, less rigid structures, and promoting Scottish talent. Subscribe, like, and share to celebrate the legacy of Football in Glasgow! Find out more about the Glasgow 850 celebrations: https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/Glasgow850 Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok  For more Go Creative Podcasts, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD...  

Grace Hamman talks with Nathan about medieval wisdom for how to cooperate with God's grace to set aside vices (anti-love impulses) and put on virtues (loving, Christlike impulses).Grace Hamman, Ph.D. (Duke University) is a writer and independent scholar of late medieval poetry and contemplative writing. She is the author of Ask of Old Paths and Jesus through Medieval Eyes. Her work has been published by academic and popular outlets, including Plough Quarterly and The Journal of Medieval and Early Modern Studies. Grace hosts a podcast called Old Books with Grace which celebrates the beauty and joy found in reading the literature and theology of the past. Grace holds a doctorate in English, specializing in medieval literature and theology, from Duke University. She lives near Denver, Colorado with her husband and three young children.https://gracehamman.com/https://www.instagram.com/oldbookswithgrace/https://gracehamman.substack.com/

Graham Hunter, Spanish based Scottish journalist joins Richard Foster to talk through his early football memories."Started With a Kick” features an array of high profile fans and prominent figures from the world of football, including Martin Tyler, Tim Vickery and Darren FletcherEach weekly episode is split into two parts, the first coming out on Tuesday, the second on Thursday.FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iswakpodcast/FOLLOW THE SHOW ON X: https://twitter.com/ISWAKPodcast

Graham Hunter, Spanish based Scottish journalist joins Richard Foster to talk through his early football memories."Started With a Kick” features an array of high profile fans and prominent figures from the world of football, including Martin Tyler, Tim Vickery and Darren FletcherEach weekly episode is split into two parts, the first coming out on Tuesday, the second on Thursday.FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iswakpodcast/FOLLOW THE SHOW ON X: https://twitter.com/ISWAKPodcast

Luke 18:1-8Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart. He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor had respect for people. In that city there was a widow who kept coming to him and saying, ‘Grant me justice against my accuser.' For a while he refused, but later he said to himself, ‘Though I have no fear of God and no respect for anyone, yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will grant her justice, so that she may not wear me out by continually coming.'” And the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. And will not God grant justice to his chosen ones who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long in helping them? I tell you, he will quickly grant justice to them. And yet, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?” “We don't take no for an answer.” That was the motto of Sisters of Mercy JoAnn Persch and Pat Murphy — the two women I affectionately call my nuns. I've talked about these holy troublemakers before, you may remember, but with today's story of a persistent widow, I can't help returning to the two most persistent people I've ever met. In 2007, on a cold, rainy Friday — the day buses rolled out of the Broadview Deportation Center bound for the airport — the sisters stood on the sidewalk and prayed. They prayed for the men being deported and the families left behind, for the judges who signed the orders, the ICE agents who carried them out, and the lawmakers who wrote the policies. Then they went home.But the next Friday, they came back. And the next. Rain or shine, they kept showing up. When they asked to go inside and accompany the families as they said goodbye, the answer was no. When they asked again, the answer was still no. Finally, the top ICE official in Chicago — who knew them by name at this point — said, “You can't come in here. But you might try McHenry County Jail. They could use some pastoral care.” So they called. Again the answer was no. So they lobbied, wrote letters, met with legislators — and got a new law passed that allowed spiritual care in detention centers. Eventually they were even permitted to board the buses and offer a final blessing as they pulled away.Sister Pat used to tell me: “You see, Cogan, we get told no all the time. People, especially those in power, underestimate us because of how old we are and what we look like. But we don't get discouraged. We work peacefully and persistently. We do what needs doing. And we don't take no for an answer.”The sisters remind me that we've had the wrong image of widows all along: in Scripture and in this parable. When we hear the word widow, all the old stereotypes rush in: a poor, frail, vulnerable woman begging for help. But that's not the picture the Bible paints, and it's not the woman Jesus describes today. Think of Tamar, who risked everything to secure justice when others denied it to her. Or Ruth, who crossed borders and broke norms to provide for herself and Naomi. The widow of Zarephath, who spoke truth to the prophet and demanded that God make good on divine promises. The widow of Nain, whose grief moved Jesus to act and whose life was restored along with her son's. As one scholar put it, Biblical widows aren't weak. “They move mountains; they're expected to be poor, but prove savvy stewards; expected to be exploited, they take advantage where they find it.” Truth be told, most churches today run not because of pastors but because of faithful women, on the front lines and behind the scenes, who keep showing up, praying, organizing, and holding it all together.Most of us have heard this parable preached the same way: if even an unjust judge will finally give in to a widow's cry, how much more will God hear and answer when we cry out? In that reading, God is the opposite of the judge — fair, responsive, merciful. And that's a good and faithful way to read it.But lately I've wondered: what if the story turns the other way? What if God isn't the opposite of the unjust judge, but rather the persistent, justice-demanding widow herself? What if we are the ones sitting in the judge's seat, reluctant, distracted, slow to listen, until finally, through prayer, through people, through grace, we give in?Because that's how I've come to recognize God's work in Scripture and in my own life. God calls, nudges, insists, pushes people to do what God wants done — until we finally yield. Think of Abraham and Moses, Jonah and Jeremiah, Paul and even Pharaoh. God persists, sometimes pesters, always prevails.In this moment, I think we look a lot more like the judge. With all the division and distrust around us, it's easy to say, I've lost all respect for those people. I've lost respect for those who vote differently than me. For those protesting and for those who don't. For Democrats. For Republicans.For anyone who dares to enjoy the Super Bowl halftime show.We laugh, but it's true. Like the judge, we've grown tired and cynical. We've lost trust — not only in one another, but sometimes in God's work and timing in the world. And I don't say that to shame anyone. I understand it. Things feel difficult, dangerous, and disheartening. War still rages in Ukraine. A ceasefire hangs by a thread in Gaza. Inequality deepens across the globe. And closer to home, many of us are still waiting: for healing that doesn't come, for a relationship to mend, for a prayer to be answered but only seems to echo in the abyss.After enough of that, you start praying less, not because you've stopped believing, but because you're tired of being disappointed. Eventually, no prayer feels safer than another unanswered one. And before long, like the judge, you stop looking for God altogether. You decide it's up to you to figure it out.Maybe that's how the judge became who he was — not heartless, but hardened. Not evil, just exhausted.But the story doesn't end there, because, like my nuns, God doesn't give up that easily. When we least expect it, God, like the widow, starts pursuing us. And that's what happens in prayer. Often we think prayer is us pursuing God. But what if it's the opposite. What if prayer isn't just our words reaching to heaven; it's God reaching toward us. In the quiet moments of our days, in the stillness when we try to rest, God is there: tugging at our hearts, stirring us awake, urging us not to give up hope, to forgive and seek forgiveness, to hold on to the relationships that matter, to see the dignity and humanity in every person.As the great Danish theologian Søren Kierkegaard once said, “Prayer does not change God, but it changes the one who offers it.”The judge finally relents, but not out of compassion. The text says he does it “so she won't bother me.” That's the polite, cleaned-up translation. A truer rendering of the Greek is something like, “so she doesn't give me a black eye,” or, as one commentator puts it, “so she doesn't slap me in the face.” Now that's a granny with some grit!And before we get too quick to dismiss that image, the idea that God might wrestle or wear us down, remember Jacob. He wrestled with God all night long until daybreak, refusing to let go until he received a blessing. He didn't walk away untouched; he limped for the rest of his life. Because that's what real encounters with God do, they leave a mark.Richard Foster once wrote, “Our prayer efforts are a genuine give-and-take, a true dialogue with God, and a true struggle.” Prayer, at its deepest, isn't about soothing words or easy answers. It's a holy struggle; one that leaves us changed: sometimes limping, sometimes bruised, but always blessed and better because of it. Pat Murphy passed away this past July at the young age of ninety-six. At her bedside, the last thing JoAnn said to her was, “Pat, remember, we don't take no for an answer. When you get to heaven, you go to God, and you don't take no for an answer. We need help down here — help for our immigrants, help for our country.”Prayer is the process by which God makes us less like the judge and more like Sister Pat: one whose whole life is a prayer, offering respect for all people, trusting that God is at work in the world and through her, and demanding justice and peace in a world that needs so much of both.So, in the words of Jesus, pray always. Don't lose heart. And, in the words of the Nuns, don't take no for an answer. If we do that, God will indeed find faith: the faith of a widow. Amen.

The BBC's John Murray joins Richard Foster to talk through his early football memories and career firsts. "Started With a Kick” features an array of high profile fans and prominent figures from the world of football, including Martin Tyler, Tim Vickery and Darren FletcherEach weekly episode is split into two parts, the first coming out on Tuesday, the second on Thursday.FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iswakpodcast/FOLLOW THE SHOW ON X: https://twitter.com/ISWAKPodcast

The BBC's John Murray joins Richard Foster to talk through his early football memories and career firsts. "Started With a Kick” features an array of high profile fans and prominent figures from the world of football, including Martin Tyler, Tim Vickery and Darren FletcherEach weekly episode is split into two parts, the first coming out on Tuesday, the second on Thursday.FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iswakpodcast/FOLLOW THE SHOW ON X: https://twitter.com/ISWAKPodcast

On Life With God this week, Nathan speaks with Andrew Ranucci, a spiritual director and mentor in the Next Frontiers program, about transitioning from pastoring a congregation to pastoring pastors. (The final day to apply for the 2026 Cohort of Next Frontiers is Friday, October 31, 2025.)Next Frontiers is a program that runs from January through November 2026, and is designed to help mid-career pastors thrive in congregational leadership during times of transition in ministry. The key features of the program include opportunities for reimagining our pastoral identity, fostering spiritual renewal and engaging in meaningful relationship with veteran ministers. The overarching purpose of this program is to provide resources that will sustain ministers in the “long obedience” of their profession. Learn more.

BBC Radio's Gideon Coe joins Richard Foster to talk through his early football memories of going and broadcasting from games."Started With a Kick” features an array of high profile fans and prominent figures from the world of football, including Martin Tyler, Tim Vickery and Darren FletcherEach weekly episode is split into two parts, the first coming out on Tuesday, the second on Thursday.FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iswakpodcast/FOLLOW THE SHOW ON X: https://twitter.com/ISWAKPodcast

BBC Radio's Gideon Coe joins Richard Foster to talk through his early football memories of going and broadcasting from games."Started With a Kick” features an array of high profile fans and prominent figures from the world of football, including Martin Tyler, Tim Vickery and Darren FletcherEach weekly episode is split into two parts, the first coming out on Tuesday, the second on Thursday.FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iswakpodcast/FOLLOW THE SHOW ON X: https://twitter.com/ISWAKPodcast

The Go Radio Football Show: 3rd of October, 2025 Join host Paul Cooney alongside ex Rangers Defender Richard Foster and Celtic Legend Peter Grant in Association with Burger King. This is a catch-up version of the live, daily Go Radio Football show.  Don't miss it – PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! European Woes for Scottish Clubs: Celtic, Rangers, and Aberdeen all suffer defeats in their respective European matches. The panel breaks down the key moments, including controversial VAR decisions and defensive blunders. Celtic's Frustration: Peter Grant and Richard Foster dissect Celtic's 2-0 loss to Braga, questioning Schmeichel's performance and the lack of attacking spark. Is a tactical shift needed? Should Brendan Rodgers consider a back three? Rangers' Tactical Breakdown: A deep dive into Rangers' 2-1 defeat to Sturm Graz. Poor positioning, lack of leadership, and questionable throw-in strategies spark debate. Has Russell Martin lost the dressing room? Fan Reactions & Call-Ins: Passionate callers weigh in on the state of their clubs. From tactical tweaks to recruitment regrets, emotions run high as fans demand accountability and change. Managerial Pressure Mounts: Speculation swirls around Russell Martin's future. Could Steven Gerrard or Barry Ferguson return? Is the board listening? Weekend Preview: The panel looks ahead to key domestic fixtures, including Celtic vs. Motherwell and Rangers vs. Falkirk. Predictions, tactical expectations, and what's at stake. Bonus Segment: A light-hearted moment as Richard Foster shares updates on Amy Macdonald's tour and reflects on football's changing landscape. The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, Online, Smart Speaker and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share  In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok  For more Go Creative Podcasts, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD...

Host: Steve Macchia, Guests: Mimi Dixon “Let us reflect with gratitude on this movement-making piece of literature that has entered our hearts and the spiritual formation world. We are so grateful for the faithfulness of Richard Foster.” - Steve Macchia Miriam (Mimi) Dixon began her ministry in 1979 and has been building up local churches ever since. Holding both an MDiv and DMin degree from Fuller Theological Seminary, she has served in pastoral roles, on the Renovaré Board of Directors, a teacher for the Renovaré Institute, and the faculty for Next Frontiers. In this conversation with Steve Macchia, she graciously shares the influence of Richard Foster and the story behind her book Worth Celebrating: A Biography of Richard J. Foster's Celebration of Discipline. Join the conversation about spiritual discernment as a way of life at www.LeadershipTransformations.org and consider participation in our online and in-person program offerings. Additional LTI spiritual formation resources can be found at www.SpiritualFormationStore.com and www.ruleoflife.com and www.healthychurch.net.  

Sports broadcaster & Norwich fan Robin Bailey joins Richard Foster to talk through his early and formative Football memories which begin in Aberdeen."Started With a Kick” features an array of high profile fans and prominent figures from the world of football, including Martin Tyler, Tim Vickery and Darren FletcherEach weekly episode is split into two parts, the first coming out on Tuesday, the second on Thursday.FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iswakpodcast/FOLLOW THE SHOW ON X: https://twitter.com/ISWAKPodcast

Sports broadcaster & Norwich fan Robin Bailey joins Richard Foster to talk through his early and formative Football memories which begin in Aberdeen."Started With a Kick” features an array of high profile fans and prominent figures from the world of football, including Martin Tyler, Tim Vickery and Darren FletcherEach weekly episode is split into two parts, the first coming out on Tuesday, the second on Thursday.FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iswakpodcast/FOLLOW THE SHOW ON X: https://twitter.com/ISWAKPodcast

Scripture:Matthew 6:9-13 NLTMatthew 7:0-11 NIVMatthew 21:22 NIVJames 5:15 NIVMatthew 7:7-8 NIVPhilippians 4:6 NIV Quotes:Petitionary prayer should always remain the primary mode of prayer because we never can outgrow our dependence on God. Just as we long for our own children to share with us the petty details of their day at school, so God longs to hear from us the smallest matters of our lives. It delights him when we share. - Richard Foster, PrayerLove loves to be told what it knows already. It wants to be asked what it longs to give. - PT Forsyth, Soul of PrayerThen there are times when our prayers are simply self-contradictory, a “grant me patience” quickly kind of prayer. And finally sometimes our prayers if answered would do us in. We simply are not yet prepared for what we have asked. It is God's grace that prevent our prayers from being answered. God withholds his gifts from us for our good. Studies have found that the act of forgiveness can reap huge rewards for your health, lowering the risk of heart attack, improving cholesterol levels and sleep, and reducing pain, blood pressure, and levels of anxiety, depression and stress, and research points to an increase in the forgiveness-health connection as you age. “There is an enormous physical burden to being hurt and disappointed,” Chronic anger puts you into a fight-or-flight mode, which results in numerous changes in heart rate, blood pressure and immune response. Those changes, then, increase the risk of depression, heart disease and diabetes, among other conditions. Forgiveness, however, calms stress levels, leading to improved health. - HopkinsMedicine.orgPoints:Give us what we need todayForgive us our sins as we forgive othersDeliver us

Explore the Renovaré Book Club - renovare.org/bookclub.---In episode 305 of Life With God, Nathan speaks with Stanley Hauerwas, a theologian with a wide and profound influence. Also joining the show is Tish Harrison Warren (who has written the foreword to a new book showcasing Hauerwas's core ideas) about how Stanley shaped her life and ministry. 

Broadcaster and Journalist Seth Bennett joins Richard Foster to discuss his early football memories including a goalkeeper walking on his hands at Bramall Lane"Started With a Kick” features an array of high profile fans and prominent figures from the world of football, including Martin Tyler, Tim Vickery and Darren FletcherEach weekly episode is split into two parts, the first coming out on Tuesday, the second on Thursday.FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iswakpodcast/FOLLOW THE SHOW ON X: https://twitter.com/ISWAKPodcast

Willst du ein großzügiger Mensch werden, befolge diese Tipps: (1) Sei dankbar für alles, was du hast. Großzügigkeit entsteht durch Zufriedenheit und nicht durch Beschaffen von mehr. J. D. Rockefeller berichtete: „Ich habe Millionen verdient, aber sie haben mir kein Glück gebracht.“ Es ist innere Arbeit: Bist du mit einem kleinen Betrag nicht zufrieden, wirst du auch mit einem großen nicht glücklich sein. Wenn du mit einem kleinen Betrag geizig bist, ändert sich das nicht plötzlich, wenn du reich wirst. (2) Lass nicht zu, dass die Begierde nach Gütern dich beherrscht. Jesus sagte: „Seht zu und hütet euch vor aller Habgier; denn niemand lebt davon, dass er viele Güter hat.“ (s. Lk 12,15 LU). Richard Foster schreibt: „Das Besitzen von Dingen ist in unserer Kultur eine Obsession. Wenn wir etwas besitzen, glauben wir, es beherrschen zu können. Wenn wir es beherrschen können, glauben wir, dass es uns mehr Freude gibt. Diese Idee ist eine Illusion.“ Willst du dein Herz in den Griff bekommen, lass nicht zu, dass Besitz dich beherrscht. (3) Sieh Geld als Ressource. Um für sein Buch „Die Stadt der Freude“ zu recherchieren, besuchte Dominique Lapierre in einem mithilfe eines Vorschusses erworbenen Rolls Royce Indien. Doch dort erfuhr er außerdem die Leidenschaft, den Armen zu helfen. Das veränderte sein Leben. Bis zu seinem Tod im Dezember 2022 teilte er seine Zeit auf zwischen Schreiben, Spenden und Helfen. Seine Einstellung lässt sich zusammenfassen mit den Worten auf seiner Visitenkarte: „Alles, was nicht gegeben wird, ist verloren.“

What does it mean to walk with God? The spiritual life is so often described as a walk, journey, or pilgrimage that it can be easy to dismiss the practice of walking as a mere metaphor.But in God Walk, author, pastor, and professor Mark Buchanan explores the way that the act of walking has profound implications for followers of the Way:“Hurry is the enemy of attentiveness. And so love as attentiveness is listening and caring and noticing, cherishing, savoring, being awestruck, these things that we feel in a relationship. I am deeply loved by this person because they notice me. I think that that's how God's built it. And we can't get that if we're moving too fast, if we're in a hurry.”This episode is drawn from an online conversation held in 2023. It'll give you a sense of what the Trinity Forum is about: a community of people renewing our culture by applying wisdom from the Christian tradition, and nurturing new growth in it, in our time. If that resonates with you, please join the Trinity Forum as a member, at ttf.org.As we ponder the spirituality of walking, our fall Trinity Forum Reading features naturalist Henry David Thoreau's ruminations on the art of walking, with an introduction by Trinity Forum President Cherie Harder. Stay tuned for pre-ordering later this week, and join our membership to receive a copy mailed directly to you.Authors and books mentioned in the conversation:AristotleSøren KierkegaardJean-Jacques RousseauGod Walk, by Mark BuchananSimone WeilThe Three Mile an Hour God, by Kosaku KoyamaWanderlust: A History of Walking, by Rebecca SolnitKnowing God, J.I. PackerKai MillerRelated Trinity Forum Readings:Pilgrim's Progress, by John BunyanPilgrim at Tinker Creek, by Annie DillardGod's Grandeur, by Gerard Manley HopkinsLong Walk to Freedom, by Nelson MandelaBrave New World, by Alduous HuxleyRelated Conversations:A New Year With The Word with Malcolm GuiteMusic, Creativity & Justice with Ruth Naomi FloydPursuing Humility with Richard Foster and Brenda QuinnReading as a Spiritual Practice with Jessica Hooten WilsonGet tickets for The Rabbit Room's Housemoot.To listen to this or any of our episodes in full, visit ttf.org/podcasts/ and to join the Trinity Forum Society and help make content like this possible, join the Trinity Forum Society.

Broadcaster and Journalist Seth Bennett joins Richard Foster to discuss his early football memories including a goalkeeper walking on his hands at Bramall Lane"Started With a Kick” features an array of high profile fans and prominent figures from the world of football, including Martin Tyler, Tim Vickery and Darren FletcherEach weekly episode is split into two parts, the first coming out on Tuesday, the second on Thursday.FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iswakpodcast/FOLLOW THE SHOW ON X: https://twitter.com/ISWAKPodcast

Prayer is often thought of as something distant, lofty, or formal. But in truth, as Richard Foster reminds us, countless people pray far more than they know. Prayer weaves through ordinary life—in laughter, conversations, work, play, and love. As Henri Nouwen put it so simply: to pray is to live.May you come to see that you are praying all the time when you notice the presence of God in the everyday.And may we all become a people of prayer—finding the sacred in each moment, wherever we are.

Mark Halsey former Premier League Referee joins Richard Foster to talk through his early footballing memories."Started With a Kick” features an array of high profile fans and prominent figures from the world of football, including Martin Tyler, Tim Vickery and Darren FletcherEach weekly episode is split into two parts, the first coming out on Tuesday, the second on Thursday.FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iswakpodcast/FOLLOW THE SHOW ON X: https://twitter.com/ISWAKPodcast

Mark Halsey former Premier League Referee joins Richard Foster to talk through his early footballing memories."Started With a Kick” features an array of high profile fans and prominent figures from the world of football, including Martin Tyler, Tim Vickery and Darren FletcherEach weekly episode is split into two parts, the first coming out on Tuesday, the second on Thursday.FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iswakpodcast/FOLLOW THE SHOW ON X: https://twitter.com/ISWAKPodcast

Psalm 139:23-24 NIVPsalm 139:14 NIV Quote by Nathan Foster: “Distraction is the curse of our age." Quote by Richard Foster, Prayer: We need a deeper musing upon our knack for disobedience and God's unbounded habit of forgiving.  We all need a richer contemplation upon that life, which shows us the way so we may follow ‘in His steps'.  We all need a fuller meditation upon that death, which sets us free.  We all need a more profound experience of that resurrection, which empowers us to obey Christ in all things.  Need for timeNeed for spaceFocused attention           Recognize the love of God           Sober look at sin           Request resurrection

Registration is now open for the Renovaré Book Club: renovare.org/bookclub.---Nate talks with Terry Wildman, lead translator of the First Nations Version of the Bible, about the way that cultural translation brings the beauty and meaning of scripture to the surface for people ready to hear the good news.

Enjoy the Go Radio Football Show highlights of the week! Join Paul Cooney, Barry Ferguson, Charlie Mulgrew, Peter Grant, Richard Foster, Mark Guidi, Craig Moore and Andy Walker for this Weekend Edition of the Go Radio Football Show Podcast with Burger King! Fan Revolt: Celtic supporters unite in outrage over a vague and condescending club statement. Over 378 fan groups sign a joint letter demanding transparency. Brendan Rodgers' Future: Speculation swirls around Rodgers' position amid internal leaks and boardroom tension. Is the club already planning for his replacement? Transfer Turmoil: The January exit of Kyogo and summer drama around Dolberg and Maeda spark debate on poor planning and lack of ambition. Player Commitment: Fans question the professionalism of foreign signings, praising players like Matt O'Riley for consistency and loyalty. Manager Scrutiny: Russell Martin faces heat after a lackluster start. Fans call for Barry Ferguson to be given a chance. Style vs. Substance: Tactical shifts to direct play divide opinion. Is route-one football the future or a step backward? Big-Money Gamble: A £10M striker with a modest goal record raises eyebrows. Is this a smart investment or a looming disaster? Victory in Hungary: A Scotland 2–0 win over Belarus boosts morale. Andy Robertson calls it “job done,” but pundits warn of tough tests ahead. Atmosphere & Adaptation: Playing in an empty stadium evokes COVID-era eeriness. Stevie Clarke's squad rotation earns praise. Hope & Caution: With 4 points from 2 games, Scotland is on track—but Greece and Denmark loom large. The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, Online, Smart Speaker and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share  In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok  For more Go Creative Podcasts, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD...

Writer and Tottenham Hotspur fan Martin Cloake joins Richard Foster to talk through some of his early football memories. "Started With a Kick” features an array of high profile fans and prominent figures from the world of football, including Martin Tyler, Tim Vickery and Darren FletcherEach weekly episode is split into two parts, the first coming out on Tuesday, the second on Thursday.FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iswakpodcast/FOLLOW THE SHOW ON X: https://twitter.com/ISWAKPodcast

Over the past half-century, evangelical Christians have rediscovered spiritual formation. Richard Foster, Dallas Willard, John Ortberg, and more recently John Mark Comer have helped re-emphasize spiritual practices and the interior life. But why does so much popular writing and teaching on spiritual formation lean on Catholic sources – mystics and monks and Merton? Is there a distinctly Protestant stream of spiritual formation that we can rediscover? If so, what might it teach us? In this episode, we interact with a new book from Matthew Bingham, A Heart Aflame for God. Bingham asserts that there IS a deep Protestant tradition of spiritual formation, and one of its distinctives is the centrality of Scripture. In this episode, we discuss why we tend to minimize Scripture in spiritual formation, why the Puritans saw Scripture as central to spiritual formation, and how we can practically foreground the Scriptures in our spiritual practices.Chapters:(0:00) Introductions: Have We Lost the Thread on Spiritual Formation?(4:26) The Primacy of the Word of God(13:23) Some Critiques of a Word-Centric Spiritual Formation(20:43) What the Puritans Have to Say(26:22) Let the Word of Christ Dwell in You Richly

The Go Radio Football Show: 10th of September, 2025 In Association with Burger King. This is a catch-up version of the live, daily Go Radio Football show.  Join host Paul Cooney alongside ex Ranger's defender Richard Foster and Celtic legend Peter Grant.  Don't miss it – PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! Rangers Reboot? With the international break over, the panel previews Rangers vs Hearts, dissecting Russell Martin's tactical challenges and the pressure to deliver after a shaky start. Celtic in Crisis? A deep and emotional tribute to Jock Stein on the 40th anniversary of his passing leads into a heated discussion on Celtic's transfer window, fan unrest, and Brendan Rodgers' future. Scotland's Campaign: Four points from two games—how did Steve Clarke's squad fare? The team debates goalkeeper choices, youth development, and the under-21s' struggles. Miovski Mania: Is Bojan Miovski the striker Rangers needed all along? The pundits weigh in on his impact and potential. VAR & Atmosphere: Should Scottish stadiums adopt in-stadium VAR announcements? Plus, the fallout from UEFA's fireworks fines. Youth Football & Development: A candid look at the state of youth football in Scotland—equal game time, competitive edge, and the future of the national team. The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, Online, Smart Speaker and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share  In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok  For more Go Creative Podcasts, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD...

Writer and Tottenham Hotspur fan Martin Cloake joins Richard Foster to talk through some of his early football memories. "Started With a Kick” features an array of high profile fans and prominent figures from the world of football, including Martin Tyler, Tim Vickery and Darren FletcherEach weekly episode is split into two parts, the first coming out on Tuesday, the second on Thursday.FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iswakpodcast/FOLLOW THE SHOW ON X: https://twitter.com/ISWAKPodcast

Enjoy the Go Radio Football Show highlights of the week! Join Paul Cooney, Rob MacLean, Barry Ferguson, Charlie Mulgrew, Peter Grant, Richard Foster, Stephen O'Donnell and Andy Walker for this Weekend Edition of the Go Radio Football Show Podcast with Burger King! Celtic Under Fire: Fans and pundits voice frustration over lackluster signings, board silence, and Brendan Rodgers' strained relationship with club leadership. Rangers' Gamble: The signing of Youssef Chermiti sparks debate—£8 million for unproven talent vs. missed opportunities with seasoned players. Transfer Window Drama: Heated discussions on missed deals, questionable strategy, and the pressure mounting on club executives. Fan Fury & Future Uncertainty: Raw reactions from supporters questioning the direction of both clubs and speculating on managerial futures. Managerial Insights: Charlie asks Barry to reflect on his time in the dugout, and discusses his tactical regrets during his spell managing Rangers. Unmissable and fascinating end to this episode! The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, Online, Smart Speaker and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share  In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok  For more Go Creative Podcasts, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD...

Registration is now open for the Renovaré Book Club: renovare.org/bookclub.---Trevor Hudson joined Nathan on the Life With God podcast to discuss his latest book, In Search of God's Will—which will be our first group-read in the Renovaré Book Club starting this Fall. 

Enjoy the Go Radio Football Show highlights of the week! Join Paul Cooney, Rob MacLean, Barry Ferguson, Charlie Mulgrew, Mark Guidi, Peter Grant, Craig Moore, Richard Foster and Andy Walker for this unmissable Weekend Edition of the Go Radio Football Show Podcast with Burger King! Rangers Meltdown: Fans vent their fury over poor performances, baffling managerial decisions, and a perceived lack of ambition. Is Russell Martin's time up? Celtic's Tactical Confusion: Brendan Rodgers faces scrutiny over questionable tactics and recruitment. Is the board losing faith? Motherwell's Rise: A refreshing take on Motherwell's bold, attacking style. Can they sustain their momentum and challenge the big boys? Expert Predictions: Panelists weigh in on the upcoming Old Firm clash - will it be the final nail for Russell Martin? The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, Online, Smart Speaker and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share  In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok  For more Go Creative Podcasts, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD...    

Musician and theologian Julian Davis Reid talks with Nate on Life With God about the invitation in black music and in scripture to receive God's rest and to help others rest, rather than stirring up chaos and anxiety by living restlessly.

Enjoy the Go Radio Football Show highlights of the week! Join Paul Cooney, Barry Ferguson, Billy Dodds, Mark Guidi, Peter Grant and Richard Foster for this unmissable Weekend Edition of the Go Radio Football Show Podcast with Burger King! Celtic's Transfer Frustrations: Fans voice concerns over the club's lack of decisive transfer activity, especially with Champions League qualifiers looming. The panel discuss the need for quality signings and the risks of underinvestment. Agents and Transfer Deals: Debate around the role of agents in modern football. While some see them as obstacles, others argue they're essential facilitators in complex deals. Barry Ferguson's Managerial Insights: Barry shares behind-the-scenes details from his time managing Rangers, including planning routines, delegation strategies, and the importance of treating players like adults. Fan Voices: Celtic supporters' express frustration over the perceived lack of ambition and value for money, especially regarding season tickets and squad depth. Calls for bold signings to spark excitement and elevate the team's performance. Billy Dodds Returns: After five months away, Billy Dodds rejoined the show, reflecting on his coaching experiences and the emotional highs and lows of working with players. Lennon Miller's Rise: The young talent's move to Udinese is praised. The panel highlight his mindset, family support, and potential to become a standout player in Europe. Legendary Opponents: Richard Foster and Peter Grant reminisce about-facing elite players like Shunsuke Nakamura and Paul Gascoigne, emphasising their intelligence, technique, and work ethic. The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, Online, Smart Speaker and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share  In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok  For more Go Creative Podcasts, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD...

What a line-up! Enjoy the Go Radio Football Show highlights of the week! Join Paul Cooney, Barry Ferguson, Charlie Mulgrew, Mark Guidi, Andy Walker, Craig Moore, Peter Grant and Richard Foster for this unmissable Weekend Edition of the Go Radio Football Show Podcast with Burger King! This bonus episode dives deep into the emotional and tactical reflections of the week in Scottish football, with a strong focus on Rangers and Celtic developments, managerial transitions, and the broader state of the game in Scotland. Barry Ferguson's Reflections: Ferguson opens up about not getting the Rangers managerial job, expressing peace with the decision and full support for the new manager. He shares insights into his short tenure, emphasising unity, passion, the importance of involving all staff in the club culture and his respect for Brendan Rodgers. Brendan Rodgers & Celtic: Rodgers is praised for his professionalism and leadership. Concerns are raised about Celtic's board needing to back Rodgers to maintain progress. Discussion on Celtic's Champions League draw and the implications for club strategy. The Bischoff Debate, Celtic vs. Sunderland: Richard Foster and Andy Walker debate potential signing of Bronby winger Clément Bischoff and whether Bischoff should choose Celtic or Sunderland. Richard questions the appeal of Sunderland, suggesting that the opportunity to play Champions League football and compete for domestic trophies at Celtic far outweighs a mid-table Premier League experience. Barry Ferguson's Managerial Lessons Barry Ferguson reflects on his interim management at Rangers. He talks about adapting his style, building unity at the club, and learning from setbacks. Scottish Football Landscape: Tony Bloom's bold prediction about splitting the Old Firm is discussed. Reflections on the strength of clubs like Hearts, Aberdeen, and Dundee United. Concerns about the lack of Scottish players in domestic squads and the need to nurture local talent. Youth Development & Missed Opportunities: Discussion on promising young Scottish players like Lennon Miller and the disappointment of losing talent to foreign leagues. Emphasis on the need for clubs to invest in and retain homegrown talent. Paul McStay Back at Celtic: A heartfelt discussion on Celtic legend Paul McStay, his legacy, and his appearance at Flag Day. The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, Online, Smart Speaker and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share  In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok  For more Go Creative Podcasts, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD...

Nathan Foster sat down with Renovaré's president, Ted Harro, to discuss bold new ministry initiatives at Renovaré that will carry the founding vision forward to a Church and a world in need of renewal. 

The Go Radio Football Show: 30th July, 2025 This is a catch-up version of the live, daily Go Radio Football show. Hosted by Rob McLean with Richard Foster and Peter Grant.  This episode of the Go Radio Football Show builds up to Rangers' crucial second-leg Champions League qualifier against Panathinaikos in Athens. With a 2-0 lead from the first leg, the panel discusses tactics, player performances, and the high stakes of European qualification. Jack Butland is recognised as a pivotal figure, having made crucial saves in the first leg. His performance is seen as essential to Rangers' hopes of progressing. Charlie Miller shares his experience performing in the play Billy and Tim with Simon Donnelly as it heads to the Edinburgh Fringe. Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok  For more Go Creative Podcasts, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD...    

Producers Brian Morykon and Grace Pouch interview Nathan Foster about his role as the host of Life With God and about the podcasting medium as a place for listening and growing together.

Listen back to Paul Cooney and Richard Foster as they talk all things Scottish football.

Gonz goes live to discuss his recent experience of trying to get Christian education, and running into a wall of new age and new thought practices. He then breaks down some of the individuals behind the movement of contemplative prayer and mystical experiences like Richard Foster, Dallas Willard, and John Mark Comer. Finally, he talks about how the topic of AI will only make these practices more prevalent as the tools to facilitate them become more common. Support: https://CanaryCry.Support

Dr. Ryan and Dr. Matt have a conversation with Dave Ripper about his new book Experiencing Scripture as a Disciple of Jesus: Reading the Bible like Dallas Willard .Bio:Dave Ripper is the lead pastor of Crossway Christian Church, a multi-congregational church in southern New Hampshire focused on spiritual formation. He earned a Doctor of Ministry in spiritual direction from Fuller Theological Seminary and the Martin Institute for Christianity and Culture and Dallas Willard Research Center at Westmont College. He's the author of “Experiencing Scripture as a Disciple of Jesus: Reading the Bible like Dallas Willard and coauthor of The Fellowship of the Suffering.”About the Book:Experiencing Scripture as a Disciple of Jesus offers a unique pathway to deeper spiritual engagement, using Dallas Willard's revolutionary approach to reading the Bible. More than a study tool, Experiencing Scripture as a Disciple of Jesus invites you to transform your encounters with Scripture from mere information gathering to profound spiritual experiences. Using primary source material and insights from Willard, Dave Ripper takes you on an immersive exploration of Scripture that mirrors the intellect of a philosopher and the heart of a mystic.You'll find experiential exercises designed to prompt reflection and foster enriching group conversations, helping you not just to read, but to truly know the God of the Bible. Perfect for pastors, ministry leaders, and spiritual seekers shaped by voices like Eugene Peterson and Richard Foster, Experiencing Scripture as a Disciple of Jesus offers a call to experience God's presence in new and vibrant ways.Experiencing Scripture as a Disciple of Jesus is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding and connection with Scripture as a disciple of Jesus. It offers practical tools, insights, and exercises that can be applied both individually and in group settings. By incorporating the teachings of Dallas Willard, Experiencing Scripture as a Disciple of Jesus provides a unique perspective on reading the Bible that goes beyond simple information gathering.Buy the book: https://a.co/d/4IN81Nz

On episode 299 of Life With God (recorded live at the RēGathering conference), professor and author Rebecca DeYoung talks with Nathan about what to do when we feel angry. Show NotesResources by Rebecca DeYoungArticle: “How to Practice Hope”Essay: “Why Are You Angry?”Talk: “The Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath”Scholarly publications: Available online here Other related resources recommended by Rebecca“Praying in the Dark” by J. Todd Billings—on lament, protest, and compassionate witness as ways to express our emotions without spiraling into despair. Listen to an interview with Charlotte vanOyen Witvliet (a Christian psychologist and friend of Rebecca DeYoung) on moving forward in forgiveness. ​​Aquinas on the vice of wrathGarret Keizer, The Enigma of Anger: Essays on a Sometimes Deadly Sin Josef Pieper, "The Power of Wrath" in The Four Cardinal Virtues (Notre Dame Press), 193-197. Robert C. Roberts, "Peace" in Spiritual emotions: a psychology of Christian virtues (Eerdmans),  165-178. 

This Summer series of Embodiment Sundays is inspired by Richard Foster who wrote in his book ‘Celebration of Discipline': “Superficiality is the curse of our age. The doctrine of instant satisfaction is a primary spiritual problem. The desperate need today is not for a greater number of intelligent people, or gifted people, but for deep people.”This series will provide guides to grow deeper with God in the ordinariness of our lives in connection with the Immerse Series during Sunday Service where are offer space to reimagine and apply the key components of life and ministry within a framework of Christian Community Development.As we paying attention to the movements of God in the ordinariness of our lives, the more and more we are able to recognize God's movements in all things. On this Embodiment Sunday, you will be (re)introduced to a habit worth cultivating at the end of the day as a of reflecting and remembering our experience of life. This reflective practice is loosely based off of the Examen Prayer and guides us to end the day with the grace, gratitude and awareness of God's movements in the ordinary of our lives.

Venezuelan-Canadian author Paola Barrera joins Nate on Life With God to discuss her story of immigration and how it shaped her outlook on God's kingdom.

President and CEO of American Leprosy Missions (Hope Rises International) Bill Simmons speaks with Nate about burnout and the Sabbatical experience that brought deep healing to his soul.Show NotesBill's book: The Way of Interruption: Spiritual Practice for Organizational LifeRead an excerpt from The Way of InterruptionFind Bill at billsimmons.net, hoperises.org, and LinkedIn.  Bill Simmons is President and CEO of American Leprosy Missions (soon to be Hope Rises International), part of his two-decade journey leading national and international organizations. Bill brings deep insight to the intersection of organizational leadership and spiritual formation, and is currently pursuing postgraduate studies in spiritual formation at Gordon Conwell Seminary. Bill holds a BA from the University of Tennessee. Bill and his wife Cindi live in Greenville, SC.

Nathan speaks with renowned author Kathleen Norris about writing about her sister in her new book, Rebecca Sue: A Sister's Reflections on Disability, Faith, and Love.

The McMinn's join Nate to talk about life on their farm and finding the right pace for a flourishing life.

In this audio meditation, Nathan Foster weaves together a selection of beautiful and challenging sayings by 17th-century spiritual director, Jean Pierre de Caussade that invite us to embrace God's formation deep into our souls.

Throughout the season of Lent, we're releasing weekly episodes focused on spiritual practices.If at the center of reality is a God whose love is a generative, creative force, how do humans made in God's image begin to reflect this beauty and love in a world rent by brokenness and ugliness?As Makoto Fujimura argues on our latest podcast, it's in the act of making that we are able to experience the depth of God's being and grace, and to realize an integral part of our humanity:“Love, by definition, is something that goes way outside of utilitarian values and efficiencies and industrial bottom lines. It has to…and when we love, I think we make. That's just the way we are made, and we respond to that making. So we make, and then when we receive that making, we make again.”Artistry and creativity are not just formative, but even liturgical in that they shape our understanding of, orientation towards, and love for, both the great creator and his creation.We hope you're encouraged in your making this Lenten season that the God who created you in his image delights in your delight.If this podcast inspires you, and you're so inclined, we'd love to see what you create, be that a painting, a meal, a poem, or some other loving, artistic expression. Feel free to share it with us by tagging us on your favorite social platform.This podcast is an edited version of an online conversation recorded in 2021. Watch the full video of the conversation here, and learn more about Makoto Fujimura.Authors and books mentioned in the conversation:Art + Faith: A Theology of Making, by Makoto FujimuraWilliam BlakeVincent Van GoghN.T. WrightEsther MeekJaques PépinBruce HermanMartin Luther King Jr.The Gift, by Lewis HydeAmanda GoldmanT. S. EliotCalvin SilveDavid BrooksRelated Trinity Forum Readings:Babette's Feast, by Isak DinesenFour Quartets, by T.S. EliotPilgrim's Progress, by John BunyanPilgrim at Tinker Creek, by Annie DillardGod's Grandeur, by Gerard Manley HopkinsRelated Conversations:A New Year With The Word with Malcolm GuiteMusic, Creativity & Justice with Ruth Naomi FloydPursuing Humility with Richard Foster and Brenda QuinnReading as a Spiritual Practice with Jessica Hooten WilsonWalking as a Spiritual Practice with Mark BuchananTo listen to this or any of our episodes in full, visit ttf.org/podcast and to join the Trinity Forum Society and help make content like this possible, join the Trinity Forum Society.