Start Dreaming Again
Start Dreaming Again
Ryan Meek and Lexi St. Clair
Featuring content including arts, culture and spirituality from a community where friendships rooted in Jesus change the world. Based in Fredericksburg, Virginia
Herd Behavior
Lexi & Ryan break down what Herd Behavior is and the ways it can effect individuals and a community. Listen in to hear what they learned about the difference between aimlessly following a crowd and living into the truth that God made each of us to exist in community and with our own set of gifts and individuality. 
Sep 21, 2022
32 min
Finding Community in College
Lexi & Ryan jump into the reality of adjusting to a new school year & trying to find good friendships. Tune in to get some tips on how to start building an awesome community in college! 
Sep 13, 2022
25 min
Advice for future ministry leaders: A conversation with our UMW senior interns!
In today's episode, which was recorded in early May 2022, Tabitha and Natalie sit down with three of the Center's interns who are seniors at Mary Washington. They chat about how they became leaders at the Center, what they've learned over their college years, and give advice for future interns at the Center.  This is our last episode of the spring 2022 semester, and our last episode with Tabitha and Natalie as hosts! We're taking a break for the summer, then will return with two new hosts in fall 2022. Ryan and Lexi will take over the podcast as Natalie and Tabitha pursue studying abroad and new internships. We'd like to say thank you for all the support and fun this year, and we hope this last episode together is a blessing.
May 25, 2022
23 min
A conversation on Lent with Gordon and Carey
Tabitha and Natalie sit down with Carey Sims, co-director at the Center, and our friend Gordon, amateur apologist and church history buff, to talk about Lent! What does it mean? What is the biblical precedent? How has it been used for both good and bad? Listen to find out how you can implement Lent and fasting into your life before Easter and all year round.
Apr 4, 2022
25 min
BRINGING CHURCH HOME: A Conversation with Gannon Sims!
Gannon Sims' book Bringing Church Home is officially available APRIL 7. Find more info here: gannonsims.com and preorder HERE!  This interview with Tabitha and Gannon was recorded at the book launch on March 26. We'll hear about Gannon's heart behind his book, his view on family and church, and the passion he's poured into his ministry. Get ready to be encouraged, challenged and inspired! #bringingchurchhome
Mar 29, 2022
33 min
A conversation on the Center's way of life with Lexi and Ryan!
In today's episode, Tabitha and Natalie sit down with Lexi and Ryan, two of the other interns at the Center. They start with the question "What's attractive about the way of life with Jesus at the Center?" Along the way, they touch on accountability, friendship, listening to God, and how the pandemic affected relationships.
Mar 20, 2022
18 min
Perseverance in prayer -- Tick Williams (Renew 2021)
In today's episode, Tabitha and Natalie introduce a session with Tick Williams. He talks about perseverance, specifically in prayer, and leaves us with several memorable catchphrases for when we need reminders of truth. We also go into several scripture passages, including the parable of the persistent widow.
Mar 10, 2022
1 hr 5 min
Perseverance with Faith Romasco (Renew 2021)
In this episode, we hear an informal conversation with Faith Romasco from Renew Gathering 2021. She touches on abundance vs. scarcity mindset, perseverance through trials such as covid, and leads a journaling exercise to help us evaluate our habits and mindset.
Feb 22, 2022
1 hr 7 min
10 years in college ministry: an interview with Gannon and Carey Sims
In this episode, Natalie and Tabitha have a conversation with Gannon and Carey Sims, directors of the Center for Faith and Leadership. They discuss their past 10 years of ministry in Fredericksburg, their struggles and joys, and their vision moving forward. 
Feb 12, 2022
23 min
Interview with Becca Covington on The Center Core Themes
In this episode Tabitha and Natalie have a conversation with Becca Covington, a staff member at The Center, about our core themes and community!
Feb 4, 2022
16 min
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