The Listening Porch

The Listening Porch

A podcast from Ray Hughes. Connect with Ray and support the show at: patreon.com/rayhughes

Episodes

April 26, 2024 52 mins

Storytellers are the guardians of memories, Ray tells us.

In this episode, Ray shares some of the memories of his early years and how the stories of our lives give shape to the people we become. 

These formative memories of family history encourage us that our memories, even the darker, painful ones can become a wellspring of hope and redemption for generations to come.

 

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The Places we love have a profound ability to awaken wonder in our hearts and fill us with a sense of purpose and destiny. 

In this episode, Ray shares about his love of Wales, Scotland and Ireland a how a prophetic encounter set him on a lifelong course of discovering how deeply these lands were woven into his heart. 

 

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In this episode, Ray Hughes shares from his lifelong study of King David and shows how this misfit shepherd boy’s unwavering pursuit of God's presence shaped his legacy as a poet, worship leader, and king.

Ray emphasizes the timeless relevance of David's story, highlighting how his longing for God expressed through music continues to inspire generations and shape the language of worship today.

 

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In today's conversation, Ray shares about the generational power of storytelling. This episode spans everything from the importance of paying attention to learning the difference between a distraction and a daydream. 

 

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In this conversation,Stephen and Ray are continuing the discussion on fascination imagination and wonder, adding to it a bit about storytelling, songwriting, and how dialect impacts destiny.

 

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In this opening conversation, Ray Hughes shares his timeless wisdom on the topics of fascination, imagination and wonder. As creatives and followers of Jesus, nurturing these expressions of faith are vital to living a full and vibrant life.  Tune in to hear Ray share insights on how we can move beyond dull obligation to a religious life and maintain a sense of wonder for the long haul. 

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Hello Everybody. 

I am thrilled to announce a new series of conversations here on The Listening Porch.

Each week, starting Friday, February 2nd, (that's Groundhog Day in case you were wondering,) my good friend Stephen Roach will be joining me for a series of talks about life, faith and the creative journey I've traveled. 

We’re calling these talks Deep Roots and Tangled Limbs. I believe these candid conversations wil...

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January 1, 2023 15 mins

I'd like to wish you a Happy New Year!  

Visit The Listening Porch online! You can view a video version of this episode and help support the show by becoming a Patron at patreon.com/rayhughes. You can also sign up for one of my online courses at www.rayhughes.org or check out my beautiful, handmade ink pens at redriverturning.com.

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December 14, 2022 14 mins

Somebody asked me, "What is Beauty"?  Here's what I told them. 

Visit The Listening Porch online! You can view a video version of this episode and help support the show by becoming a Patron at patreon.com/rayhughes. You can also sign up for one of my online courses at www.rayhughes.org or check out my beautiful, handmade ink pens at redriverturning.com.

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December 7, 2022 12 mins

Today I'd like to tell you about my new book. 

Visit The Listening Porch online! You can view a video version of this episode and help support the show by becoming a Patron at patreon.com/rayhughes. You can also sign up for one of my online courses at www.rayhughes.org or check out my beautiful, handmade ink pens at redriverturning.com.

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November 8, 2022 18 mins

I'd like to tell you about the man who saved the Smoky Mountains, Horace Kephart. 

Visit The Listening Porch online! You can view a video version of this episode and help support the show by becoming a Patron at patreon.com/rayhughes. You can also sign up for one of my online courses at www.rayhughes.org or check out my beautiful, handmade ink pens at redriverturning.com.

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November 3, 2022 15 mins

Join me for a little porch chat about prayer and meditation 

Visit The Listening Porch online! You can view a video version of this episode and help support the show by becoming a Patron at patreon.com/rayhughes. You can also sign up for one of my online courses at selahministries.com or check out my beautiful, handmade ink pens at redriverturning.com.

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October 25, 2022 8 mins

I'd like to tell you about the smartest man from the Hill of Beans, Bogey Duffer.  

Visit The Listening Porch online! You can view a video version of this episode and help support the show by becoming a Patron at patreon.com/rayhughes. You can also sign up for one of my online courses at selahministries.com or check out my beautiful, handmade ink pens at redriverturning.com.

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September 20, 2022 3 mins

I'd like to share a poem with you today.  

Visit The Listening Porch online! You can view a video version of this episode and help support the show by becoming a Patron at patreon.com/rayhughes. You can also sign up for one of my online courses at selahministries.com or check out my beautiful, handmade ink pens at redriverturning.com.

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September 13, 2022 7 mins

Let's talk about creativity and noise.  

Visit The Listening Porch online! You can view a video version of this episode and help support the show by becoming a Patron at patreon.com/rayhughes. You can also sign up for one of my online courses at selahministries.com or check out my beautiful, handmade ink pens at redriverturning.com.

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September 6, 2022 6 mins

I've been reading the past couple of days about the greatness of God's love.  

Visit The Listening Porch online! You can view a video version of this episode and help support the show by becoming a Patron at patreon.com/rayhughes. You can also sign up for one of my online courses at selahministries.com or check out my beautiful, handmade ink pens at redriverturning.com.

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August 30, 2022 15 mins

Let's chat about Charles Spurgeon. 

Visit The Listening Porch online! You can view a video version of this episode and help support the show by becoming a Patron at patreon.com/rayhughes. You can also sign up for one of my online courses at selahministries.com or check out my beautiful, handmade ink pens at redriverturning.com.

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August 23, 2022 7 mins

The Bible tells us thousands of stories that consist of real people experiencing God in real ways.

Visit The Listening Porch online! You can view a video version of this episode and help support the show by becoming a Patron at patreon.com/rayhughes. You can also sign up for one of my online courses at selahministries.com or check out my beautiful, handmade ink pens at redriverturning.com.

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August 3, 2022 17 mins

Join me today for some Mountain Talk.

Visit The Listening Porch online! You can view a video version of this episode and help support the show by becoming a Patron at patreon.com/rayhughes. You can also sign up for one of my online courses at selahministries.com or check out my beautiful, handmade ink pens at redriverturning.com.

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June 26, 2022 10 mins

I grew up six miles from the hill of beans.

Visit The Listening Porch online! You can view a video version of this episode and help support the show by becoming a Patron at patreon.com/rayhughes. You can also sign up for one of my online courses at selahministries.com or check out my beautiful, handmade ink pens at redriverturning.com.

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