Compelling conversations for passionate followers of Jesus, longing to stay open, unhindered, undistracted, and excited about the adventure of walking with Him. You’ll be inspired by each episode and leave with helpful practices to deepen your intimacy with God and others and take one more step in becoming all you were created to be.
Sanctuary Stirrings
Claim This Podcastby Lori G Melton
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Compelling conversations for passionate followers of Jesus, longing to stay open, unhindered, undistracted, and excited about the adventure of walking with Him. You’ll be inspired by each episode and leave with helpful practices to deepen your intimacy with God and others and take one more step in becoming all you were created to be.
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April 30, 2026
#58 When a Book Becomes a Mentor: Reading as Discipleship with Sue Donaldson
<p><strong>On this final episode</strong> of the Spring Series, join host Lori G. Melton to explore reading as a vital piece of our discipleshipthrough a conversation with speaker and author Sue Donaldson about Oswald Chambers’ devotional My Utmost for His Highest and its impact on Sue’s life withGod for over 50 years. </p><p>Sue recounts receiving the book from her sister in 1972, keeping annotated copies through major life moments, and returning to read it daily in 2021 while journaling prayers. </p><p>She highlights Chambers’ central call to complete surrender and being “abandoned to God,” along with themes likehumility, worry, and “trusting God and doing the next thing.” </p><p>Sue shares Chambers’ biography, including his chaplaincyin Egypt during WWI and early death, and explains how his wife Biddy’s shorthand notes and hospitality enabled the devotional’s creation and enduring influence, connecting these lessons to Sue’s own ministry of hospitality andwriting. </p><p>Reading as a vital part of our discipleship — the perfect topic to complete this series focused on the practices that form us over a lifetime! </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Resources: </strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://welcomeheart.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Welcomeheart.com</a> to learn more about Sue Donaldson </li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Never-Alone-Stories-Invitation-Connection/dp/B0FXTMGTXJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3J4R81CZH2GBA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fxJmFvcZcElrn7dqj_cHgADyoNIzQBqJ1shKDTbbFLc.FqRb8GtH27giffFIBGWTHmjK7Wn98HBHfmvm3dz1tTw&dib_tag=se&keywords=never+alone+sue+donaldson&qid=1777485057&sprefix=never+alone+sue+donaldson%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-1" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Never Alone: Stories of Invitation & Connection</a> by Sue Donaldson</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/My-Utmost-His-Highest-Paperback/dp/1627078754/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ulaIqqpx5LuxJTVxjwAH2kiTHIml6b-85ypUJs_03MiRULzOVp-V8S_pUNfsqci4TQM206SIfNCNYwVINoVSE_0IF5gEziHn3qv3BSeBarS-pAWmv6AhJ1ZlDC8dH1nZx_sbG58KeyTKzMl6LboCSqc4PYCMqAdSUfY_RkwBRbhpRbQ-a_K7PZTjeKZ4KSHnNhsAEhGg2b-N3muFZRKBDpvhyQXjS6E2JKjJjRZxqvo.TBF9G3rr3Hf5wAojLsghdy3V_ZTGcvnySVGZzRpKsDc&qid=1777485003&sr=8-1" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My Utmost for His Highest</a> by Oswald Chambers </li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Oswald-Chambers-Abandoned-Author-Highest/dp/1572930500/ref=sr_1_1?crid=KYBR8G9Y1HVD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UtEDqN6leUV_cq0fI3SbVkakGO4Dll1qqPKO9nVO9G1zhHJhK4RI_OaPEVxbLHQUTBaJrtgDEKOBWKAYzNShIRb66J-VpTbDQPG_RdU0PrqGQHroagwhQgNesCNvUJLfxPp76tDSyAYbOPTohSu1njUu54CQcbmscFbk2yTCPUJMbBP6Zb03PqQC1zt7VJ8UqFXE5hAaSCz8YtnhJULmEAkT4TJ_MyOJJL5d04uxLVA.kgkJ3stj6bm2lQ2E983wMeNwVcHjrgCN2FQU7WPk8N8&dib_tag=se&keywords=abandoned+to+god+oswald+chambers&qid=1777484936&sprefix=abandoned+to+god+%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-1" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Abandoned to God</a> by David McCasland </li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Woman-Who-Was-Chesterton-Frances/dp/B0BW2RKFDJ/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.iKdlmmLRubXVnPpgJfkIL7GNbiwtWijyLpTYJ-wThQmrm9IXcNdzWcxSR11TyusGwTler5az7Wq1vsaiH0N9SzfksgyY2liYOkwy62KidE7nOtVjInsmSgcf9_HyvzK64alWq8yZbhcewDfxneig5etCBzLg6PE6ubDjK0lcOaSw-wAYKR0nBoClEADGuEM0b2psUjZe5OpqyBln1oodaMXNhErr7-lNGWHk47Zome4.WhtfGGpP3ZJvmO44xtNmmo4VkD16SiV2spqVfybqid4&qid=1777484887&sr=8-1" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Woman Who Was Chesterton</a> by Nancy Carpentier Brown </li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Mrs-Lewis-Improbable-Davidman/dp/0785218092/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.eHt6UeHkgtwxHBV1sdA_cg7qi_jPjbQwOrnbtROpCvA9pHWXUwN_LwN8AADjdZqK-3kqGaIfgFY8_jspT8KZk_97vM7DXzrc9tUroH5RE41NPeioF6QRUVcopQRto4a_pf2p8F6wcEywv9rDUi9bFMhA0Qe7CJofK8OYznLi4wy2alwsv3r8omayaj1jQaBzTMql67JOYFDKkylObyj8wvOSWBK5fwnkUA2Zwk6fQuU.XsVKQICyLdZUS7YAxdn2qoFeEtB7aanDrCvDNvlbaQ0&qid=1777484825&sr=8-1" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Becoming Mrs. Lewis</a> by Patti Calahan</li><li><a href="https://www.lorigmelton.com/journey-with-a-giant" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Journey with a Giant: Choose Your Guide, Pursue Your Purpose, and Grow in Your Walk with God</a> by Lori G. Melton. Take the next step in your spiritual formation and embark on a year-long journey alongside a giant of the faith, inspired by the author’s year learning from the life of Mister Fred Rogers, America’s Favorite Neighbor.</li><p><br /></p></ul><p><strong>Articles You May Enjoy: </strong></p><p><a href="http://www.lorigmelton.com/blog/o03vgsjr81co3gshlozj1vas3ue7fn" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">When a Book Becomes a Mentor: Reading as Discipleship</a> </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>For more encouragement and resources</strong> to grow in your relationship with God and others, visit <a href="https://www.lorigmelton.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lorigmelton.com</a> or <a href="https://www.thesanctuaryatbearcreek.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thesanctuaryatbearcreek.com</a>. You can also connect with us on Facebook and Instagram.</p>
April 22, 2026
#57 Living the Sabbath Way with Travis West
<p><strong>Sabbath …</strong> One of the most precious gifts that God gave to all of creation at the beginning of time. Yet, one that is misunderstood or completely missing in our lives today. </p><p>It’s a gift that our world--with its incessant speed, exhaustion, search for meaning and connection, needs now more than ever. Yet, a topic surrounded by controversy and conflicting perspectives. Many of us have put it on the shelf. </p><p>But something inside keeps saying, “There’s a gift here that we’re missing.” </p><p>That’s why I’m so excited about this conversation with author and seminary professor, Travis West, about his new book The Sabbath Way: Making Room for Rest, Connection, and Delight. </p><p>Listen in and receive not just a day off … but a way of living that will shape your work, identity, community--and a vital key to the shalom you long to bring to the world. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.travis-west.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Travis-West.com </a>to find more information about Travis, the sabbath, and slowing your life down to the speed of love.</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sabbath-Way-Making-Connection-Delight/dp/1496476514/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OT6U9BROKV47&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4ocjp3gfGcslVxdFApL6lA.cKfZ7PcJq-jZhm9eNH-0IUxnnRUsoaEJrZ8NI23jKwA&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+sabbath+way+travis+west&qid=1776780249&sprefix=the+sabbath+way%2Caps%2C195&sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Sabbath Way: Making Room for Rest, Connection, and Delight</a> by Travis West. This book invites readers to rediscover Sabbath as a transformative rhythm meant to shape not just one day, but an entire way of life.</li><li><a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/67af91bcedc0c10a7ded6579/t/67c77f50f118602ee927ab4f/1741127507625/Designing+Your+First+Sabbath-Tan.pdf" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Design Your First Sabbath Worksheet</a> </li><li><a href="www.lorigmelton.com/blog/gv1b3yt3q8vkkkc2jyr30xwho7ipm9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Sabbath = Delight? No Way ... Or Is It?</a> Accompanying Article to this week's conversation.</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sabbath-Classics-Abraham-Joshua-Heschel/dp/0374529752/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2WMO2VJBY2PMM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.35EcHK07PWh6C0tfHfqIu_CevjEYWLd1IAtfkrD9tBT9dQtxbKa75EREixQCgzlFRm13dCxKYq7RhpRp4-B1wu7WTvN2amsm_Sic4d2Js_UFqFoTj8cmUqMXsv1O5qSjjOa2iuRzfnb-Yfv09suFjHtMDlDcAWw-oDuLLKJap_MAqqxIDX-6LQIHjIGdvgEM4ElFKlfXGtB1wwL_Kne3-8eb0T-mXG1qpA1FKdLmOppQcGA__eAylyP8dT9Y6COnWenPzbuVHxRagV8KysVRzYYkvdKc3-uspavBa2GP1uc.3l4ARzu4uarwF7_dDaZIMKRCttGQXrNL7ptJ0WG6Bf4&dib_tag=se&keywords=abraham+joshua+heschel&qid=1776704323&sprefix=abraham+joshua+%2Caps%2C182&sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Sabbath</a> by Abraham Joshua Heschel … A Sabbath classic and Travis’ top pick for Sabbath reading.</li><li><a href="https://www.lorigmelton.com/journey-with-a-giant" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Journey with a Giant: Choose Your Guide, Pursue Your Purpose, and Grow in Your Walk with God</a> by Lori G. Melton. Take the next step in your spiritual formation and embark on a year-long journey alongside a giant of the faith, inspired by the author’s year learning from the life of Mister Fred Rogers, America’s Favorite Neighbor.</li></ul><ul><p><br></p></ul><p><strong>Other Articles You May Enjoy:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.lorigmelton.com/blog/children-of-god-or-slaves-receive-thenbspgift-of-the-sabbath?rq=sabbath" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Children of God or Slaves: Receive the Gift of the Sabbath</a></li><li><a href="https://www.thesanctuaryatbearcreek.com/blog/tbdrtf5o1qcc7m8jyxv7if41rb1z1o?rq=sabbath" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Mantle Top Seven</a></li><p><br></p></ul><p><strong>For more encouragement and resources</strong> to grow in your relationship with God and others, visit <a href="https://www.lorigmelton.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">lorigmelton.com</a> or <a href="https://www.thesanctuaryatbearcreek.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">thesanctuaryatbearcreek.com</a>. You can also connect with us on Facebook and Instagram.</p>
April 14, 2026
#56 Discovering God's Will Through Others
<p>Faith is not always expressed in the ways we might expect--like kneeling in the Church sanctuary, reciting holy prayers, or putting money in the offering plate. Often, it’s more evident through painful acts of obedience. <br>Tune in to this week’s episode for a story you’ll likely resonate with—one that explores how we discover God’s will not through your own thoughts, emotions, or circumstances alone, but through the voices of others.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><p><a href="https://sacred-texts.com/chr/lff/lff019.htm">The Little Flowers of St. Francis</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-Hear-God-Simple-Normal/dp/0310114608/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.S_49qx7L-GNPaFRFJVQfnfl5LFB8Cr002a-9rqTPFValBD_BMWfENDIShtTgRZA4iN2ROh_DYSX8107oHgNzldizYV69LHXLs8WxRiWyEMcg2t5xqrRNGkhqh-OkO-C2q-hktLFZ010eVJjv4E0VDSeP2OsRNPxXbDfuhpHeuEXyUOOL8QXSivI0AUxajPeBuOzUkQrEWMUAqrk5OIsMIBdXjLKIzgs4V6lxObWqXAU.AotAF8SeoHU0CNGTG94fJXD1ipkyDTyXWrGaANZgaBw&qid=1776098910&sr=8-1">How to Hear God: A Simple Guide for Normal People</a> by Pete Grieg, pg 202 <br><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2qyw9P2eYPyJtxyXckLdEF">From No to Know: What Am I Saying No To?</a> Glordinary podcast with Stacy Homes<br></p><p><strong>Other articles you may enjoy: </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.lorigmelton.com/blog/and-then-there-was-francis?rq=and%20then%20there%20was%20francis" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">And Then, There Was Francis</a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>For more encouragement and resources</strong> to grow in your relationship with God and others, visit <a href="https://www.lorigmelton.com/">lorigmelton.com</a> or <a href="https://www.thesanctuaryatbearcreek.com/">thesanctuaryatbearcreek.com</a>. You can also connect with us on Facebook and Instagram.</p>
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