#51 Making Space for God: Monthly 24-Hour Retreats with Joel Hogan

<p>Welcome to the <em>Sanctuary Stirrings Spring Series</em>! 8 episodes are headed your way, featuring a great lineup of topics and guests to grow in your intimacy with God and others!</p><p>I can’t think of a better one to start with. My guest is Joel Hogan, a former Christian Reformed World Missions leaderand a missionary in the Philippines has been taking monthly 24-Hour retreats for over 30 years!<br>Transitioning his Christian life from focusing on “doing for God” to being with Him, Joel shares his journey through the years, the blessings of this practice, and the practical how-tos. <br>If you long to deepen your relationship with God by spending more time alone with Him, you’re going to love this episode.</p><p>---<br><a href="https://www.thesanctuaryatbearcreek.com/resources">Our 7 Favorite Retreat Venues</a> article<br><a href="https://www.thesanctuaryatbearcreek.com/blog/take-a-dawg-day">Take a DAWG Day</a> by Linda Andersen, author of <a href="https://www.thesanctuaryatbearcreek.com/resources"><em>Spiritual Retreat for Tired Souls</em></a><em>. </em>This article is the perfect guide for a 24-Hour Retreat! </p><p><a href="https://www.hermitagecommunity.org/">The Hermitage Retreat Center</a><br><a href="https://www.thesanctuaryatbearcreek.com/the-prayer-cabin">The Sanctuary at Bear Creek Abide Prayer Cabin</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.lorigmelton.com/journey-with-a-giant">Journey with a Giant: Choose Your Guide, Pursue Your Purpose, and Grow in Your Walk with God</a> by Lori G. Melton </p><p>---To receive accompanying articles to these episodes, others about growing in your relationship with God and one another, and information about upcoming events, you can sign up for my newsletter at <a href="https://www.lorigmelton.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">lorigmelton.com</a><br>You can also follow us on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lori.gmelton">Lori G Melton</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesanctuaryatbearcreek">The Sanctuary at Bear Creek</a>. </p>