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Peaceable And Kind

Peaceable And Kind

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 Welcome to "Peaceable and Kind," the podcast where we explore the transformative power of living out Jesus' call to peace and kindness in our everyday lives. Each week your host, Derek Vreeland, will delve into the stories, Scriptures, and practical steps that help us embody these essential Christian virtues. Join us as we talk with inspiring guests, reflect on Scripture, and discover ways to bring peace and kindness into our homes, communities, and the world. Whether you're seeking encouragement, guidance, or a deeper understanding of your faith, "Peaceable and Kind" is here to support and uplift you on your spiritual journey. Let's embark together on this path of grace, compassion, and love, living out the true essence of our faith. Thank you for tuning in, and may the peace of God be with you always.Reach Right Network キリスト教 スピリチュアリティ 聖職・福音主義
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  • Episode 80: My Favorite Books of 2025

    Episode 80: My Favorite Books of 2025
    2025/12/11
    In this episode of Peaceable and Kind, Derek Vreeland steps away from his usual deep dives into Scripture, theology, and cultural reflection to share something a little different and very close to his heart: books. Derek counts reading and writing among his deepest joys, and today he offers his top five favorite books he read in 2025. Some are newly published, some are older classics, but all have shaped him this year. Before jumping in, Derek reflects on his lifelong journey as a reader and writer, how his calling as a pastor, teacher, and ultimately a writer grew slowly through mentors, quiet spiritual practices, early encouragement, and the rediscovery of a love for reading after meeting Jesus. Writing, Derek notes, is simply an extension of his pastoral work, much like the life and ministry of Eugene Peterson. Drawing from Winn Collier’s biography A Burning in My Bones, he shares how Peterson modeled a life of faithful pastoral presence shaped through reading, prayer, and writing. Along with his top reads from this year, Derek also shares what he’s currently reading: The Heart of Philosophy by Jacob Needleman—a book recommended to him years ago by his high school track coach. Needleman’s search for meaning across philosophy and religion echoes the very kind of reading life that formed Derek: a life shaped by curiosity, openness, truth-seeking, and wonder. Finally, Derek reveals his Top Five Books of 2025, a list filled with theology, philosophy, classic fiction, and spiritual reflection—books that expanded his imagination, nourished his faith, and reminded him why reading still matters. Key Takeaways • Writing grows out of vocation. Derek’s passion for writing is inseparable from his calling as a pastor and teacher. • Reading forms the soul. From quiet morning Bible readings as a teenager to deep philosophical works today, reading has been one of Derek’s primary pathways of spiritual growth. • Mentors matter. Encouragement from his high school coach and the example of Eugene Peterson helped shape Derek’s identity as a writer. • Books connect us across time and tradition. Whether classic works or recent releases, good books invite us into deeper wisdom, beauty, and truth. • Your reading life will ebb and flow. The joy of reading returns when we let curiosity lead the way. Derek’s Top Five Books of 2025 1. A Strange and Gracious Light by Andrew Arndt 2. The Great Divorce by C. S. Lewis 3. Answering God by Eugene Peterson 4. From Aristotle to Christ by Louis Markos 5. Jesus Changes Everything by Stanley Hauerwas & Charles Moore Other Books Mentioned in This Episode • A Burning in My Bones by Winn Collier • Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry • The Heart of Philosophy by Jacob Needleman Has Peaceable and Kind been meaningful to you? Support the show by: • Leaving a review • Giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app • Sharing this episode with a friend Order Derek's new book, Incarnation: 8 Lessons on How God Meets Us, here: https://amzn.to/42jSZAs Did you find this episode helpful on your spiritual journey? Consider helping us out! • Leave a review • Share it with your friends • Give us a 5-Star rating on your podcast app of choice Learn more about Derek’s work as a pastor and author: https://derekvreeland.com Interact with Derek on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, or Facebook
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    43 分
  • Episode 79: The Transformative Power of the Christian Calendar

    Episode 79: The Transformative Power of the Christian Calendar
    2025/12/04
    Episode 79: The Transformative Power of the Christian Calendar In this rich and reflective episode of Peaceable and Kind, Derek Vreeland explores how the Christian calendar offers a sacred rhythm that forms our lives around Jesus. As we enter the first week of Advent, Derek invites listeners to recover ancient practices that slow us down, reorient our attention, and root us in the ongoing story of Christ. Rather than fighting culture wars over “Merry Christmas” vs. “Happy Holidays,” Derek reminds us that followers of Jesus are called not to win culture but to make disciples, to become peacemaking servants in a world obsessed with power and control. From Advent to Pentecost to Ordinary Time, the Christian calendar tells and retells the story of Jesus, helping us live our own stories with purpose, hope, and joy. Derek also shares how practicing the Christian year has transformed his own spiritual life, teaching him humility through tradition, attentiveness through rhythm, and joy through remembrance. Conversation Themes Living by a Different StoryHow the Christian calendar offers an alternative to the frantic pace of modern life and invites us into the life of Jesus. Advent and AnticipationWhy waiting, longing, and hope are essential practices for following Jesus in a distracted world. Tradition and TransformationUnderstanding tradition not as lifeless ritual but as the “democracy of the dead,” a way to learn from the wisdom of those who’ve gone before us. Seasons of FormationWalking through the seasons of the Christian year—from Advent to Christ the King—and how each one shapes our hearts around the gospel. Practices for Everyday LifeSimple, meaningful ways to begin observing the Christian year, especially during Advent. Key Takeaways The Christian calendar invites us to live by the story of Jesus rather than the story of consumerism or productivity. Advent is a time of hopeful waiting. A four-week season of looking at the brokenness of our world and longing for Jesus to come. Tradition is not the enemy of faith but a means of wisdom, a way to learn from the saints who came before us. The Christian calendar has transformative power because it: Forms us through rhythm Redirects our attention Roots us in ancient community Makes the ordinary holy Keeps Jesus at the center Books Mentioned in This Episode Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton Living the Christian Year by Bobby Gross Scriptures Mentioned in This Episode John 18:36 Proverbs 15:1 2 Thessalonians 2:15 Mark 7:8 John 1:14 Hebrews 12:2 John 3:17 Has Peaceable and Kind been meaningful to you? Support the show by: Leaving a review Giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app Sharing this episode with a friend Order Derek's new book, Incarnation: 8 Lessons on How God Meets Us, here: https://amzn.to/42jSZAs Did you find this episode helpful on your spiritual journey? Consider helping us out! Leave a review Share it with your friends Give us a 5-Star rating on your podcast app of choice Learn more about Derek’s work as a pastor and author: https://derekvreeland.com Interact with Derek on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, or Facebook
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    31 分
  • Episode 78: Waiting for Jesus: A Conversation with Rich Villodas

    Episode 78: Waiting for Jesus: A Conversation with Rich Villodas
    2025/11/27
    Episode 78: Waiting for Jesus: A Conversation with Rich Villodas In this special Advent episode of Peaceable and Kind, Derek Vreeland welcomes pastor and author Rich Villodas for a conversation about his new devotional book, Waiting for Jesus. As we enter the season of Advent, Derek and Rich reflect on the countercultural practice of waiting, learning to slow down, be still, and become more attentive to the presence of God. Together they explore how spiritual practices like silence, reflection, and wonder shape our formation and deepen our life with Christ. Conversation Highlights The Practice of Silence: Why silence remains central to spiritual formation and how to begin when the quiet feels uncomfortable. Four Movements of Advent: Waiting, peacemaking, rejoicing, and beholding. These themes help us slow down and prepare for Christmas. Guides Along the Way: Wisdom from Henri Nouwen, Barbara Brown Taylor, Bonhoeffer, Hauerwas, Willard, and Eugene Peterson on the joy that comes through obedience. The Tyranny of the Urgent: How individuals and congregations can recover rhythms of waiting in a culture of hurry and distraction. Hope in Jesus: Rich hopes readers will walk away from reading Waiting for Jesus with a renewed hope in Jesus to come and set right a world gone wrong. Key Takeaways Advent is not about frantic preparation but faithful waiting. Silence and stillness are not empty—they make space for God’s presence. Joy is not a requirement for discipleship; it’s the fruit of obedience. Practicing attentiveness helps us resist distraction and rediscover wonder. Books mentioned in this episode: Waiting for Jesus by Rich Villodas A Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene Peterson The Deeply Formed Life by Rich Villodas Has Peaceable and Kind been meaningful to you? Support the show by: Leaving a review Giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app Sharing this episode with a friend Order Derek's new book, Incarnation: 8 Lessons on How God Meets Us, here: https://amzn.to/42jSZAs Did you find this episode helpful on your spiritual journey? Consider helping us out! Leave a review Share it with your friends Give us a 5-Star rating on your podcast app of choice Learn more about Derek’s work as a pastor and author: https://derekvreeland.com Interact with Derek on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, or Facebook
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    31 分
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