The Digital Examen

Mar 26 2024 13 ep. 36 mins 9
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The world is full of noise. Many are exhausted by the cacophony and chaos of the modern, digital age, where peace is scarce and self-reflection is infrequent. In The Digital Examen, a new podcast from IVP, author and pastor Jay Y. Kim converses with a variety of leaders, pastors, and scholars who are working to reorient their lives in the direction of listening, tuning their hearts and minds to hear the voice of God in all of its clarity, kindness, and strength.

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Examining the Challenge of Discipling Kids in a Digital Age with Sarah Cowan Johnson

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Examining a Performance-Driven Way of Life with John Ortberg

Feb 14 2024 41 mins  
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Examining Tribalism and Digital Discipleship with Patrick Miller

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