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The Ruins

83 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★ - 17 ratings

Welcome to The Ruins, a podcast about the journey of faith, hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson.

For more information, visit our website: www.thepetersons.cc.

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2021 RULE OF LIFE

February 02, 2021 19:11 - 49 minutes - 56.1 MB

In our 15th episode, we’re talking about our 2021 Rule of Life and answering the question “who am I becoming by what I am doing.” Our rule of life is a schedule and set of habits and relational rhythms that help us create space to be present to ourselves, God, and others, as we learn to abide in Jesus and become the best version of ourself. Essentially, it helps us dismantle my destructive rhythms and routines that prohibit us from pursuing life to the full and helps us live in alignment wit...

White Church and Justice | Part 1

January 08, 2021 23:59 - 52 minutes - 48.8 MB

EPISODE 14 In this episode, we’re starting a series of episodes centered around the topics of justice, white supremacy, white Evangelicalism, and how they all impact every area of our lives. We'll talk about what it's like to navigate these topics/conversations in majority white spaces and how we can begin the journey of justice in our own lives. SHOW NOTES Sarah Ngu's sermon "Quit Being An Ally" Nicole's IG Post on Who To Follow ABOUT Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational past...

WHITE CHURCH AND JUSTICE | PART 1

January 08, 2021 23:59 - 52 minutes - 60.1 MB

EPISODE 14 In this episode, we’re starting a series of episodes centered around the topics of justice, white supremacy, white Evangelicalism, and how they all impact every area of our lives. We'll talk about what it's like to navigate these topics/conversations in majority white spaces and how we can begin the journey of justice in our own lives. SHOW NOTES Sarah Ngu's sermon "Quit Being An Ally" Nicole's IG Post on Who To Follow ABOUT Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational past...

INTERVIEW WITH DR. DWIGHT

December 22, 2020 17:46 - 54 minutes - 62 MB

EPISODE 13 In this episode, we’re excited to be joined by our dad/father-in-law Dr. Dwight Peterson, as we talk about spiritual formation and what it’s like to still be in ministry in your 60’s. We'll discuss the challenges of growing up in a white evangelical culture and how millennials and boomers (and others) can co-exist and learn from one another. ABOUT Joseph, Nicole, Haddon, and Ivy are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. We are learning what it mea...

Interview with Dr. Dwight

December 21, 2020 00:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

EPISODE 13 In this episode, we’re excited to be joined by our dad/father-in-law Dr. Dwight Peterson, as we talk about spiritual formation and what it’s like to still be in ministry in your 60’s. We'll discuss the challenges of growing up in a white evangelical culture and how millennials and boomers (and others) can co-exist and learn from one another. ABOUT Joseph, Nicole, Haddon, and Ivy are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. We are learning what it mea...

Thin Spaces

November 03, 2020 17:32 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

We’re talking about what we call “thin spaces.” These are times and places where Heaven and Earth seem uniquely close and God manifests Himself in a tangible and profound way. Nicole will share about her experience on Girl Trip where God met her in an incredible way. SHOW NOTES: Bible Project Video on Heaven and Earth Find out more about Girl Trip ABOUT: Joseph, Nicole, Haddon, and Ivy are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. We are learning what it means ...

THIN SPACES

November 03, 2020 17:32 - 50 minutes - 58.4 MB

We’re talking about what we call “thin spaces.” These are times and places where Heaven and Earth seem uniquely close and God manifests Himself in a tangible and profound way. Nicole will share about her experience on Girl Trip where God met her in an incredible way. SHOW NOTES: Bible Project Video on Heaven and Earth Find out more about Girl Trip ABOUT: Joseph, Nicole, Haddon, and Ivy are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. We are learning what it means ...

WE'RE MOVING!

September 08, 2020 15:00 - 29 minutes - 34.2 MB

We are moving!! Goodbye Portland, hello... Washington?! In our 11th and final episode of Season 1, we’re going to give a little update on our life, talk about the next chapter in our ministry journey, and share how you can support us over the next few years! Visit www.thepetersons.cc for more info on where we're going and what we're doing. Visit www.patreon.com/thepetersons to find out more about supporting us financially.

We're Moving!!!

September 08, 2020 15:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

We are moving!! Goodbye Portland, hello... Washington?! In our 11th and final episode of Season 1, we’re going to give a little update on our life, talk about the next chapter in our ministry journey, and share how you can support us over the next few years! Visit www.thepetersons.cc for more info on where we're going and what we're doing. Visit www.patreon.com/thepetersons to find out more about supporting us financially.

Naming and Praying Through Disappointment: Becoming

June 26, 2020 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

We are taking a short break from our regular episodes and we're doing a mini series talking about Naming and Praying through Disappointment. In these 5 episodes, our goal is not to “free” ourselves from disappointment, but rather to learn how to process our disappointment before God in an emotionally healthy way that leads to our formation into the image of Jesus. If you’ve been experiencing any kind of disappointment, grief, or frustration with the circumstances of your life as it currentl...

NAMING & PRAYING THROUGH DISAPPOINTMENT: BECOMING

June 26, 2020 13:00 - 13 minutes - 15.6 MB

We are taking a short break from our regular episodes and we're doing a mini series talking about Naming and Praying through Disappointment. In these 5 episodes, our goal is not to “free” ourselves from disappointment, but rather to learn how to process our disappointment before God in an emotionally healthy way that leads to our formation into the image of Jesus. If you’ve been experiencing any kind of disappointment, grief, or frustration with the circumstances of your life as it currentl...

NAMING & PRAYING THROUGH DISAPPOINTMENT: STUCK

June 25, 2020 13:00 - 12 minutes - 14.2 MB

We are taking a short break from our regular episodes and we're doing a mini series talking about Naming and Praying through Disappointment. In these 5 episodes, our goal is not to “free” ourselves from disappointment, but rather to learn how to process our disappointment before God in an emotionally healthy way that leads to our formation into the image of Jesus. If you’ve been experiencing any kind of disappointment, grief, or frustration with the circumstances of your life as it currentl...

Naming and Praying Through Disappointment: Stuck

June 25, 2020 13:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

We are taking a short break from our regular episodes and we're doing a mini series talking about Naming and Praying through Disappointment. In these 5 episodes, our goal is not to “free” ourselves from disappointment, but rather to learn how to process our disappointment before God in an emotionally healthy way that leads to our formation into the image of Jesus. If you’ve been experiencing any kind of disappointment, grief, or frustration with the circumstances of your life as it currentl...

Naming and Praying Through Disappointment: Comparison

June 24, 2020 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

We are taking a short break from our regular episodes and we're doing a mini series talking about Naming and Praying through Disappointment. In these 5 episodes, our goal is not to “free” ourselves from disappointment, but rather to learn how to process our disappointment before God in an emotionally healthy way that leads to our formation into the image of Jesus. If you’ve been experiencing any kind of disappointment, grief, or frustration with the circumstances of your life as it currentl...

NAMING & PRAYING THROUGH DISAPPOINTMENT: COMPARISON

June 24, 2020 13:00 - 11 minutes - 13.1 MB

We are taking a short break from our regular episodes and we're doing a mini series talking about Naming and Praying through Disappointment. In these 5 episodes, our goal is not to “free” ourselves from disappointment, but rather to learn how to process our disappointment before God in an emotionally healthy way that leads to our formation into the image of Jesus. If you’ve been experiencing any kind of disappointment, grief, or frustration with the circumstances of your life as it currentl...

Naming and Praying Through Disappointment: Why?!

June 23, 2020 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

We are taking a short break from our regular episodes and we're doing a mini series talking about Naming and Praying through Disappointment. In these 5 episodes, our goal is not to “free” ourselves from disappointment, but rather to learn how to process our disappointment before God in an emotionally healthy way that leads to our formation into the image of Jesus. If you’ve been experiencing any kind of disappointment, grief, or frustration with the circumstances of your life as it currentl...

NAMING & PRAYING THROUGH DISAPPOINTMENT: WHY?

June 23, 2020 13:00 - 13 minutes - 15.6 MB

We are taking a short break from our regular episodes and we're doing a mini series talking about Naming and Praying through Disappointment. In these 5 episodes, our goal is not to “free” ourselves from disappointment, but rather to learn how to process our disappointment before God in an emotionally healthy way that leads to our formation into the image of Jesus. If you’ve been experiencing any kind of disappointment, grief, or frustration with the circumstances of your life as it currentl...

NAMING & PRAYING THROUGH DISAPPOINTMENT: GOD

June 22, 2020 13:00 - 11 minutes - 12.9 MB

We are taking a short break from our regular episodes and we're doing a mini series talking about Naming and Praying through Disappointment. In these 5 episodes, our goal is not to “free” ourselves from disappointment, but rather to learn how to process our disappointment before God in an emotionally healthy way that leads to our formation into the image of Jesus. If you’ve been experiencing any kind of disappointment, grief, or frustration with the circumstances of your life as it currentl...

Naming and Praying Through Disappointment: God

June 22, 2020 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

We are taking a short break from our regular episodes and we're doing a mini series talking about Naming and Praying through Disappointment. In these 5 episodes, our goal is not to “free” ourselves from disappointment, but rather to learn how to process our disappointment before God in an emotionally healthy way that leads to our formation into the image of Jesus. If you’ve been experiencing any kind of disappointment, grief, or frustration with the circumstances of your life as it currentl...

CAN PARENTS AND CHILDREN SABBATH?

April 29, 2020 22:07 - 51 minutes - 58.4 MB

In our fifth episode, we’re going to talk about how we Sabbath as a family. We’ll share our journey of Sabbath, talk about how to rest with young children, and offer some insight into starting your own Sabbath journey.

Can Parents and Children Sabbath?

April 29, 2020 22:07 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

In our fifth episode, we’re going to talk about how we Sabbath as a family. We’ll share our journey of Sabbath, talk about how to rest with young children, and offer some insight into starting your own Sabbath journey.

DATING WHILE MARRIED

March 05, 2020 04:52 - 35 minutes - 49 MB

In our fourth episode, we’re going to talk about how we approach dating being married. We’ll share some of our successes and struggles and offer a few suggestions on what we’ve learned over the last 7 years of marriage. Depending on your life circumstances, living situation, finances, and family dynamics, dating while married can either be the easiest aspect of marriage or the hardest. In this podcast, we'll look at 3 insights we've gained over the years. None of these insights are revoluti...

Dating While Married

March 05, 2020 04:52 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MB

In our fourth episode, we’re going to talk about how we approach dating being married. We’ll share some of our successes and struggles and offer a few suggestions on what we’ve learned over the last 7 years of marriage. Depending on your life circumstances, living situation, finances, and family dynamics, dating while married can either be the easiest aspect of marriage or the hardest. In this podcast, we'll look at 3 insights we've gained over the years. None of these insights are revoluti...

2020 Formation Goals

January 28, 2020 05:21 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB

In our third episode, we’re going to share our individual and family goals for 2020. We’ll dive deep into the topic of Family Formation and answer our yearly question of “Who are we becoming by what we are doing?” We frame our year with 2 Vision Statements each then talk about the 8 categories that frame how we set out to become more like Jesus. Each goal is specific and relates to our whole person- mind, body, spirit, soul. Those categories are: Spiritual, Marriage, Parenting, Health, Care...

2020 FORMATION GOALS

January 28, 2020 05:21 - 1 hour - 91 MB

In our third episode, we’re going to share our individual and family goals for 2020. We’ll dive deep into the topic of Family Formation and answer our yearly question of “Who are we becoming by what we are doing?” We frame our year with 2 Vision Statements each then talk about the 8 categories that frame how we set out to become more like Jesus. Each goal is specific and relates to our whole person- mind, body, spirit, soul. Those categories are: Spiritual, Marriage, Parenting, Health, Care...

TRANSITIONS IN LIFE

December 27, 2019 05:49 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MB

In our second episode, we’re going to talk about this past year of transition for our family and share a few thoughts on how we have transitioned in each stage of life. Joseph and Nicole will share how the transition to Portland has been for them and they'll each share a few insights on how to transition well regardless of your age, relationship status, emotional state, or context.  To support us or find out more information about who we are and what we do, visit www.thepetersons.cc

TRANSITIONS

December 27, 2019 05:49 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MB

In our second episode, we’re going to talk about this past year of transition for our family and share a few thoughts on how we have transitioned in each stage of life. Joseph and Nicole will share how the transition to Portland has been for them and they'll each share a few insights on how to transition well regardless of your age, relationship status, emotional state, or context.  To support us or find out more information about who we are and what we do, visit www.thepetersons.cc

Transitions in Life

December 27, 2019 00:00 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MB

In our second episode, we’re going to talk about this past year of transition for our family and share a few thoughts on how we have transitioned in each stage of life. Joseph and Nicole will share how the transition to Portland has been for them and they'll each share a few insights on how to transition well regardless of your age, relationship status, emotional state, or context.  To support us or find out more information about who we are and what we do, visit www.thepetersons.cc

ORIGINS

October 26, 2019 17:52 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MB

In our first episode, we’re going to talk a little bit about each of our stories, our family of origin, and how we ended up here in Portland!  We start off by talking about the Format of how we'll approach each episode. Then we each share 3 words that describe our family of origin. We'll wrap up by sharing a bit into our story as a couple/family and what our life looks like right now. To support us or find out more information about who we are and what we do, visit www.thepetersons.cc

Origins

October 26, 2019 17:52 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

In our first episode, we’re going to talk a little bit about each of our stories, our family of origin, and how we ended up here in Portland!  We start off by talking about the Format of how we'll approach each episode. Then we each share 3 words that describe our family of origin. We'll wrap up by sharing a bit into our story as a couple/family and what our life looks like right now. To support us or find out more information about who we are and what we do, visit www.thepetersons.cc

SEASON 1 // INTRO

October 25, 2019 21:48 - 9 minutes - 13 MB

In this our Introduction episode, we’re going to talk briefly about why we’re doing this podcast and share a bit behind the name “Kings and Queens.” www.thepetersons.cc

INTRO

October 25, 2019 21:48 - 9 minutes - 13 MB

In this our Introduction episode, we’re going to talk briefly about why we’re doing this podcast and share a bit behind the name “Kings and Queens.” www.thepetersons.cc

Intro

October 25, 2019 21:48 - 9 minutes - 8.96 MB

In this our Introduction episode, we’re going to talk briefly about why we’re doing this podcast and share a bit behind the name “Kings and Queens.” www.thepetersons.cc

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