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Ep 42Journey through the Gospels #5 Mark 1:35-45

Send us Fan MailHave you ever felt trapped by "Yes"? Many Christians feel like "Yes" is the only answer they can give but in this episode, we learn from Jesus' example that both "Yes" and "No" can be valid answers that bring glory to God.Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Apr 27, 202130 min

Ep 41Journey through the Gospels #4. Mark 1:16-34

Send us Fan MailWhy is our hearing not in sync with our doing? We know what we are supposed to do, what God wants us to do, yet we pause. Some pause for a moment and others for a lifetime. How do we shorten the response between hearing and doing? How do we become immediate in our obedience to the Lord? We will turn to the teachings of Jesus to find a formula that will do just that, let's reach back and lean during this life-changing episode of Sage Spirituality. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Apr 6, 202127 min

Ep 40Journey through the Gospels #3. Mark 1:14-15

Send us Fan Mail"Repent and believe" formed a two-part equation that was at the heart of Jesus' preaching. Yet somehow over time, in some circles of the church, it has been reduced to simply "believe. If you have never truly reached the point of repentance you are missing half of the equation. What is repentance? Why does it matter to you? What should you do about it? In this episode, we lean into the text and reach back into church history for insight and inspiration. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Mar 22, 202128 min

Ep 39Journey through the Gospels #2. Mark 1:12-13

Send us Fan MailAre you running away from what you should be running towards? In this episode of Sage Spirituality, we will walk away from the noise and into the solitude of the Wilderness with Jesus. It is there that we find truth; Our True God, Our True Enemy, and Our True Self. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Mar 10, 202139 min

Ep 38Journey through the Gospels #1. Mark 1:1-11

Send us Fan MailJoin Sage Spirituality as we journey through the Gospels with an in-depth focus on the life of Jesus. In this episode, we dive into the book of Mark 1: 1-11 where John the Baptist announces Jesus's ministry and we are formally introduced to the Trinity. This amazing day in history will serve as our stepping off point in our journey towards our Savior. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Feb 4, 202122 min

Ep 37Storms are coming!

Send us Fan MailWe are either in a storm, coming out of a storm, or about to drive into a storm. These storms are the trials of life, we can go or grow through them. The decision is ours.Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Jan 19, 202128 min

Ep 36The Two" If's"

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Sage Spirituality, we learn to discern the "If" of the enemy and the "If" of our Savior. Our lives depend on which one we respond to.Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Jan 6, 202124 min

Ep 35Even in your pain there is a plan

Send us Fan Mail2020 has been a year filled with pain, anxiety, and at least some form of suffering for almost everyone. We would do good to consider the current reality with the trials of Jesus' disciples. Even when they were filled with doubt and left scratching their heads and questioning the situation, they learned that God was in control and actually had a plan. Join us at Sage Spirituality as we reach back into the final days of our Savior's life and realize that things haven't changed as much as we may think. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Dec 23, 202024 min

Ep 34Hope or Hate? It depends on what you are looking for...

Send us Fan MailThis time of the year we turn our eyes toward the advent of what God has promised to do. No matter how dark or challenging, we can choose to lean in and hear the music that is playing around us. Take time during this season to see the beauty of what God is doing in our midst and to renew your hope. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Dec 2, 202031 min

Ep 33Breaking up the fallow ground.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we reach back in church history to a time where revival seemed unlikely. A time filled with social and cultural divide. When towns and cities all had churches, but those churches were dead. Yet something happened when a young preacher began to "break ou the fallow ground" of his own personal life, a revival started that shook the entire nation. It could start with you if you are willing to take a long look at your life. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Oct 21, 202039 min

Ep 32You say you want a revival? Start with yourself!

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we tackle the first steps that Charles Finney laid out for revival. It can’t reach “them” until it reaches you. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Sep 29, 202038 min

Ep 31Corona-Quarantine Live Cast #9. "Shaken to Renewal"

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Sage Spirituality we will be looking at what God is doing through the Corona Virus outbreak. It is more life giving than you can imagine. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

May 22, 202024 min

Ep 30Corona-Quarantine Live Cast #8. "Is God Simply Your Accomplice?"

Send us Fan Mail This week Sage Spirituality focuses on the message hidden in a rather obscure novel by a missionary hero that leads us to ask, "Is God truly God or is He simply an accomplice to your plan?" Let's reach back and lean in as we continue to grow together in our spiritual life. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

May 14, 202027 min

Ep 29Corona-Quarantine Live Cast #7 "All Will be Well"

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we endeavor to introduce you to Julian of Norwich and her inspirational story of growth while passing through tremendous doubts and great suffering. We will either emerge from our Coronavirus caves better or worse, but we will not emerge unchanged. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

May 7, 202030 min

Ep 28Corona-Quarantine Live Cast #6. Enough is Enough

Send us Fan MailGod is attempting to get your attention. Are you willing to say, "Enough is enough"? The quarantine is a place that He is using to prepare you for a revival that will begin in your own home. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Apr 29, 202035 min

Ep 27Corona-Quarantine Cast #5. "Pooh Bear and Pruning?"

Send us Fan MailCould it be that God is preparing us for something better, richer and sweeter? See what Pooh Bear has to do with pruning this week on Sage Spirituality. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Apr 21, 202024 min

Ep 26Corona-Quarantine Cast #4 "How to be light in the darkest nights: Lessons from a concentration camp""

Send us Fan MailWe can be light in the darkest of nights. How do I know that? Because even in the most dire situations of World War 2 an entire generation of pastors and priests proved it. We look at what it takes to "survive" the worst case situations and how God uses those times to shape us for future work. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Apr 14, 202032 min

Ep 25Corona-Quarantine Cast #3 "Are you missing the forest for all the trees?"

Send us Fan MailWelcome to another Corona-Quarantine Cast episode of Sage Spirituality. In this episode we invite you to lean in and ask yourself a few questions. What if God is doing something much bigger through the current circumstances that what we can see. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Apr 7, 202024 min

Ep 24Corona-Quarantine Cast #2. "Unplugging Fear of the Unknown"

Send us Fan MailJulian of Norwich serves as an inspiration in our quest to triumph over our fear of the unknown and she uses a simple nut and three sentences to do it. Lean in and remind yourself of all that God has done. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Mar 31, 202036 min

Ep 23Corona-Quarantine Cast #1. "Cutting the legs off of fear!"

Send us Fan MailFrom our government mandated lockdown to the Sage Spirituality table, we bring you the first in a special series aptly titled "Corona-Quarantine Cast". We will reach back in church history and see what some of the "greats" had to say about fear. They faced jail because of religious persecutions, cholera outbreaks that led to quarantines, and Nazis bullying that led to concentration camps. Their words still ring true in our current Corona-frenzy. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Mar 24, 202037 min

Ep 22St. Patrick and the Coronavirus

Send us Fan MailMarch 17, is a day we celebrate a great man of God. He is known as the Apostle of the Emerald Isle, Patrick of the Irish or just St. Patrick for those who pinch you when you are not dressed in green. His life is an example to us in this time of crisis and we will be reaching back to his work "Confessions". Pull up a chair at the table and let's lean in to all things "Patrick" in this episode. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Mar 17, 202022 min

Ep 21Gleanings #2, Q & A with Pastor Bryan Pugner

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we will have a one on one sit down with Pastor Bryan Pugner of Ocean City, Maryland. He talks about the importance of family and friends in his spiritual journey. Pull up a chair, you will not be disappointed. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Mar 10, 202034 min

Ep 20Lies, Dang Lies and Statistics

Send us Fan MailHonesty has become harder and harder to find in the 21st century. What would have been called an outright lie just 40 years ago is now an accepted "half truth". Why is Jesus so insistent that His disciples maintain honesty? Why does it matter to you right now? Come to table as we dig deep into the word of God and church history to grow in this area that can be a bit uncomfortable.Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Feb 27, 202036 min

Ep 19Single? Married? Divorced? This is for you!

Send us Fan MailJesus never intended for His teachings to be used as rocks, thrown at those who are hurting due to circumstances outside of their control. Single? God has a plan for you. Married? God has a plan for you. Divorced? God has a plan for you. Let's reach back and lean in to see what we can do to make marriage great again. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Feb 14, 202047 min

Ep 18Gleanings #1, Q&A with Missionary/Pastor Bill McDonald

Send us Fan MailBill McDonald has served over half his life reaching the unreached through church planting and discipleship. During this half-hour, you will hear about his journey and some of the spiritual waypoints that have kept him growing and passionate for the God he met in his teens.Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Jan 28, 202036 min

Ep 17You were meant for more!

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we are gleaning from modern professionals and church fathers to understand that we are meant for more than just lust, we are built for love.Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Jan 14, 202038 min

Ep 16Santa says "Knock you out!"

Send us Fan MailSage Spirituality wishes you a Merry Christmas with this special edition episode where you will learn something about St. Nick that you never knew!Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Dec 17, 201923 min

Ep 15Thanksgiving Exercise!!!

Send us Fan MailTake a pause during this festive time and let the true meaning of Thanksgiving deepen your soul.Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Nov 26, 201912 min

Ep 14Cutting the Fuse Before it Destroys You! Part 2

Send us Fan MailAngry in traffic, angry in the drive through, angry at work. Anger is destroying us from the inside out. In this episode your host will give you some insight from the Bible and from Church history so that you can finally cut the fuse on the powder keg of anger. Part 2Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Nov 12, 201924 min

Ep 13Cutting the Fuse Before it Destroys You! Part 1

Send us Fan MailAngry in traffic, angry in the drive through, angry at work. Anger is destroying us from the inside out. In this episode your host will give you some insight from the Bible and from Church history so that you can finally cut the fuse on the powder keg of anger. part 1Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Nov 12, 201925 min

Ep 11Love, Love, Love. Part 1

Send us Fan MailHave you ever been the victim of legalism? Did that experience leave a bad taste in your mouth? How do we live the Ten Commandments in our life and not fall into legalism? Jesus gave us an insight into this with the Greatest commandment in the law. Love, Love, Love.This is Part 1 of Love, Love, Love. Continue to listen to Part 2 in episode 12.Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Oct 29, 201924 min

Ep 12Love, Love, Love. Part 2

Send us Fan MailHave you ever been the victim of legalism? Did that experience leave a bad taste in your mouth? How do we live the Ten Commandments in our life and not fall into legalism? Jesus gave us an insight into this with the Greatest commandment in the law. Love, Love, Love.This is part 2. Listen to part 1 in Episode 11.Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Oct 29, 201925 min

Ep 10Give them something to talk about - Part 2.

Send us Fan MailPart 2. Have you ever felt like your salvation should be more than just a "Get out of hell free" card that you will play at the end of your life? God has saved you and redeemed you for the purpose of adding flavor and light to those around you. Pull up a chair to the Sage Spirituality table and be prepared to dig deeper.Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Oct 15, 201924 min

Ep 9Give them something to talk about - Part 1.

Send us Fan MailHave you ever felt like your salvation should be more than just a "Get out of hell free" card that you will play at the end of your life? God has saved you and redeemed you for the purpose of adding flavor and light to those around you. Pull up a chair to the Sage Spirituality table and be prepared to dig deeper.Check out Part 2 on Sage Spirituality Podcast.Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Oct 15, 201924 min

Ep 8Erasing Excess

Send us Fan MailRather than "curse the darkness" of excess, this week your host will take you on a journey to "light a candle" and start the process of erasing the excess from your life. We will look at the Bible and the church fathers for guidance. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Oct 1, 201924 min

Ep 7Taking Down Anxiety

Send us Fan MailIf you suffer from anxiety and worry you may find a remedy in the ancient church practice of systematic prayer. In this episode your host will open up the Lord's prayer as a guide into a life free from anxiousness. Are you up for the challenge? Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Sep 17, 201936 min

Ep 6Breaking the Habit of Consumerism

Send us Fan MailHave you ever had buyer's remorse? Walked out of a store or logout from your computer and said to yourself, "I cannot believe I just bought that"? Well, you are not alone. In this episode, your host will point out that this modern religion is causing you to live inside of vicious cycle that is simply leaving you empty, but there is hope. The cure is "radical generosity". Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Sep 3, 201928 min

Ep 5Fruit of Obedience

Send us Fan MailAre you frustrated? Your host invites you to consider changing your habits so that you can eat the fruit of obedience.Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Aug 20, 201922 min

Ep 4Your Cheatin' Heart

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we examine the ways our heart betray us through lust and unforgiveness. How can we break free and move deeper in our walk with God? This week your host will answer this question and several more. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Aug 6, 201928 min

Ep 3Adding weight to your soul.

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, your host invites you to jump into the deep end of soul development. Come to the table as we discover what the early church fathers had to say about Jesus' most famous sermon.Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Jul 23, 201925 min

Ep 2Does your stuff outweigh your soul?

Send us Fan MailHave your priorities shifted from eternal things to materialistic stuff? Is your mini-kingdom focusing on what it should? This episode brings forth an ancient prophecy that has immense application in our modern day. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Jul 12, 201917 min

Ep 1Welcome to Sage Spirituality with your host Joil Marbut

Send us Fan MailAre you wanting a deeper relationship with God? In this brand new podcast, your host Joil Marbut, veteran and pioneer Missionary to the Jungles of Ecuador is going to take you along on his spiritual journey while reaching back, leaning in and seeking out a deeper experience with God.Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Jun 26, 201910 min