Sanctuary Stirrings Podcast
Join us for compelling conversations designed for passionate followers of Jesus who long to stay open, unhindered, and undistracted on their faith journey. Each episode offers inspiring stories, insightful wisdom, and practical tools to help you grow in intimacy with God and others.
Whether you're seeking encouragement, fresh perspective, or tangible ways to walk more fully in your calling, Sanctuary Stirrings will shape your spirit and equip you to take one more step toward the abundant life that God has for you!
Deepen Your Faith. Stay Open. Keep Walking.
🎧 Listen Now on
Most Popular Podcast Episodes
Explore More Episodes
Watch or Listen Here:
#66 | Discovering Truth in Imaginary Worlds: The Gift of Fantasy in our Spiritual Formation with Kelsey Zahn Melton
Lori welcomes Kelsey Zahn Melton to explore the spiritual gifts found in fairy tales and fantasy, and how these stories can deepen our understanding of truth, faith, and God.
#65 | The Stories That Shape Our Souls: The Gift of Fiction in our Spiritual Formation with K.C. Ireton
Explore the power of storytelling in deepening our faith, understanding God's truth, and making sense of the world, and why stories remain just as valuable in adulthood.
#64 | What Happens When We Get Alone with God? with special guest Stacy Holmes
Lori welcomes pastor and spiritual director Stacy Holmes to explore how time alone with God on retreat can quiet life's noise, renew our souls, and deepen our relationship with Him.
#63 | What If You Took An Anniversary Getaway With God?
Explore the practice of silence and solitude retreats, what they involve, and how stepping away from life's distractions can deepen our relationship with God.
#62 | Cheers to 40 Years! Two Are Better Than One with special guest Bryan Melton
Lori and Bryan Melton celebrate 40 years of marriage, sharing how God brought their gifts together, led them back to cherished land, and inspired The Sanctuary at Bear Creek.
#61 | Cheers to 40 Years Pt 2: In It For The Long Haul with special guest Bryan Melton
Lori and Bryan Melton celebrate 40 years of marriage, sharing their love story, memorable proposal, and lessons learned through a lifetime of faith and commitment.
#60 | Cheers to 40 Years! Celebrating the Gift of Marriage with special guest, Bryan Melton
Lori welcomes her husband Bryan Melton for part one of Cheers to 40 Years, sharing how God brought them together and reflecting on the gift of marriage and 40 years of faith.
#59 | Before We Rush Into Fall: A Labor Day Examen
Lori kicks off the Fall Series with updates from The Sanctuary at Bear Creek, a preview of upcoming episodes, and a simple Labor Day Examen to reflect on God's goodness.
#58 | When a Book Becomes a Mentor: Reading as Discipleship with Sue Donaldson
Lori welcomes Joel Hogan to explore the blessings of 24-hour retreats, sharing insights from over 30 years of intentional solitude and deepening his relationship with God.
#57 | Living The Sabbath Way with Travis West
Lori welcomes author and professor Travis West to explore the gift of Sabbath and how embracing rest, connection, and delight can transform our daily lives and faith.
#56 | Discovering God’s Will Through Others
Explore how faith is revealed through difficult acts of obedience and how God can guide us toward His will through the wisdom and voices of others.
#55 | The Gift of the Body of Christ Throughout the Centuries with Ben Lansing
Lori welcomes artist and author Ben Lansing to explore how the lives of the saints inspire faith, point us to Jesus, and remind us we're not alone in our spiritual journey.
#54 | Holy Leisure: Transform Your Quiet Time from Duty to Delight with Cara Ray
Lori welcomes writer and Bible teacher Cara Ray to explore “holy leisure,” a joyful, unhurried approach to spending time with God through Scripture, silence, and reflection.
#53 | How is Your Soul?
One of the Most Important Questions to God
In this episode, Lori explores the often-overlooked soul, what it means to God, and how we can love Him with all our heart, soul, and mind, as Jesus commands in Matthew 22.
#52 | Nurturing the Soul: Celtic Christianity & Life with God
with Robin T. Jennings
Lori welcomes Robin T. Jennings to explore Celtic Christianity, the importance of nurturing the soul, and how spiritual practices can deepen our relationship with God.
#51 | Making Space for God: Monthly 24-Hour Retreats
with Joel Hogan
Lori welcomes Joel Hogan to explore the blessings of 24-hour retreats, sharing insights from over 30 years of intentional solitude and deepening his relationship with God.
Journey with a Giant Series
Watch or Listen Here:
A New Invitation for Your Spirit—The Journey Begins
A Great Cloud of Witnesses – The Heart Behind Journey with a Giant with Lori G. Melton
From Curiosity to Communion—Robert Prince’s Journey with John O’Donohue & Thomas Merton
When Doctrine Meets Devotion— Stacy Holmes’ Journey with John Calvin
A Pastor Pastored— Colin Tuggle’s Journey with Eugene Peterson
Trusting the Spirit’s Call— Andy Rebollar’s Journey with Thomas Merton & Henri Nouwen
Passing on the Practice (Part 1)— Sr. Diane Zerfas; Two Decades of Walking with Giants!
Passing on the Practice (Part 2)— Sr. Diane Zerfas; Two Decades of Walking with Giants!
Friendship, Formation & the Giants Who Guide Us with Julie Blakely & Sherri Willett
Walking with Friends Why Community
Transforms the Journey
When Justice Becomes Worship Kirstin Olson’s Journey with Fannie Lou Hamer
Your JWAG Questions, Answered!
Shaping the Story—Behind the Scenes of Journey with a Giant with Editor Leslie Calhoun
Calling, Cost & Joy—What Lori’s Story Can Teach Us About Our Own
From Calling to Celebration—The Story that God Wrote on Launch Night
What Listeners Are Saying.