13. Listening in Community (with Melody Leeper)

"Christians so often think they must always contribute something when they are in the company of others, that this is the one service they have to render. They forget that listening can be a greater service than speaking.” (Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together)

We're delighted to welcome Melody Leeper, Program Manager of Renovaré's Listening Groups, to the podcast. Melody does a phenomenal job explaining the growing community of participants from many countries around the world who are finding their way to online and in-person monthly listening groups.

Renovaré Listening Groups are a formational experience like no other in the Church today. Imagine coming together with one intention - to listen to God, to one another, and to your own heart. The Renovaré website further explains what participants will experience in a group.

Participants in Renovaré's Listening Groups...

• Experience the freedom of listening without having to respond, fix, or correct one another
• Offer generous and unhurried space to share without interruption, questions, or advice
• Forgo fear of others’ judgment and impression management
• Learn to discern the voice of God in community
• Share honestly about their journey with God
• Favor God’s voice over their own
• Welcome prayerful silence
• Give and receive prayer

We hope you enjoy this conversation and prayerfully consider joining a Listening Group. Visit Renovaré to learn more and sign up for a free "Drop-in Group."

Also, visit LifePoint Resources to read Melody's beautiful poem entitled "Yes."

Resources Mentioned

• Celebration of Discipline (Richard Foster)
• The Making of an Ordinary Saint (Nathan Foster)

The Being Formed Podcast is a soul care ministry of LifePoint Resources.