https://feeds.blubrry.com/feeds/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer.xml https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/ https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/ We live in a noisy world. For followers of Jesus, it can be a challenge to hear his voice — the voice of the Shepherd that his sheep are supposed to be able to recognize. This podcast is called A Listening Life, and it is created to help us recognize the voice of God in the midst of life that is often chaotic and unsettling. In each short episode, Tracy Balzer leads listeners through the time-tested spiritual practice of lectio divina — a guided time of listening to the word of God slowly and prayerfully. If you feel your life of faith has been characterized by too much doing and very little being, of too much noise and not enough quiet, then this is the podcast for you. The word of God is our bread for life. We only need to listen. episodic The KLRC Podcast Network podcast en Copyright 2026 A Listening Life with Tracy Balzer (KLRC) Copyright 2026 A Listening Life with Tracy Balzer (KLRC) The KLRC Podcast Network ansen@klrc.com https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/ https://assets.blubrry.com/coverart/orig/702541-520044.jpg This podcast is called A Listening Life, and it is created to help us recognize the voice of God in the midst of life that is often chaotic and unsettling. Blubrry Podcasting: https://www.blubrry.com/ false http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 41b41eb0-fa1d-5aed-92d6-50adb7b6d3d2 Sun, 20 Apr 2025 01:00:00 -0400 Sun, 20 Apr 2025 01:00:00 -0400 https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/144363819/ 144363819 https://blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/144363819/holy-week-2025-easter-sunday/ The KLRC Podcast Network Sun, 20 Apr 2025 01:00:00 -0400 You’re invited now to listen prayerfully to Christ’s teachings from John 20:19-23. 

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]]> 0:06:38 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/144363789/ 144363789 https://blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/144363789/holy-week-2025-good-friday/ The KLRC Podcast Network Fri, 18 Apr 2025 01:04:00 -0400 You’re invited now to listen prayerfully to Christ’s teachings from John 18:33-37. 

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]]> 0:07:21 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/144363782/ 144363782 https://blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/144363782/holy-week-2025-wednesday/ The KLRC Podcast Network Wed, 16 Apr 2025 01:00:00 -0400 You’re invited now to listen prayerfully to Christ’s teachings from John 15:9-17. 

]]> 0:07:21 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/144363773/ 144363773 https://blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/144363773/holy-week-2025-tuesday/ The KLRC Podcast Network Tue, 15 Apr 2025 01:00:00 -0400 You’re invited now to listen prayerfully to Christ’s teachings from John 14:23-27. 

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]]> 0:05:53 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/144363734/ 144363734 https://blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/144363734/holy-week-2025-palm-sunday/ The KLRC Podcast Network Sun, 13 Apr 2025 01:58:00 -0400 You’re invited now to listen prayerfully to Christ’s teachings from John 12:23-28. 

]]> 0:06:44 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/138963714/ 138963714 https://blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/138963714/advent-christmas-day-2024/ The KLRC Podcast Network Wed, 25 Dec 2024 02:29:00 -0500 Welcome to a special Advent edition of A Listening Life. This episode is the fifth in this five-part Advent series, and it is meant to draw our attention to the Advent priority of the arrival of Jesus.

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]]> 0:05:39 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/138963458/ 138963458 https://blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/138963458/advent-week-2-2024/ The KLRC Podcast Network Sun, 08 Dec 2024 02:09:00 -0500 Welcome to a special Advent edition of A Listening Life. This episode is the second in this five-part Advent series, and it is meant to draw our attention to the Advent priority of longing.

]]> 0:05:59 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/138963427/ 138963427 https://blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/138963427/advent-week-1-2024/ The KLRC Podcast Network Sun, 01 Dec 2024 02:19:00 -0500 Welcome to a special Advent edition of A Listening Life. This episode is the first in this five-part Advent series, and it is meant to draw our attention to the Advent priority of waiting.

]]> 0:06:30 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/95155626/ 95155626 https://blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/95155626/holy-week-easter-sunday-s17e08/ The KLRC Podcast Network Sun, 31 Mar 2024 01:00:00 -0400 You’re invited now to listen prayerfully to Christ’s teachings from John 20:19-23. 

]]> 0:09:20 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/95155624/ 95155624 https://blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/95155624/holy-week-easter-saturday-s17e07/ The KLRC Podcast Network Sat, 30 Mar 2024 01:00:00 -0400 You’re invited now to listen prayerfully to Christ’s teachings from John 19:38-42 

]]> 0:06:38 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/95155623/ 95155623 https://blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/95155623/holy-week-good-friday-s17e06/ The KLRC Podcast Network Fri, 29 Mar 2024 01:00:00 -0400 You’re invited now to listen prayerfully to Christ’s teachings from John 18:33-37. 

]]> 0:06:46 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/95155530/ 95155530 https://blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/95155530/holy-week-easter-thursday-s17e05/ The KLRC Podcast Network Thu, 28 Mar 2024 01:07:00 -0400 You’re invited now to listen prayerfully to Christ’s teachings from John 17:15-23. 

]]> 0:07:13 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/95155427/ 95155427 https://blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/95155427/holy-week-easter-wednesday-s17e04/ The KLRC Podcast Network Wed, 27 Mar 2024 01:06:00 -0400 You’re invited now to listen prayerfully to Christ’s teachings from John 15:9-17. 

]]> 0:07:21 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/95155300/ 95155300 https://blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/95155300/holy-week-easter-tuesday-s17e03/ The KLRC Podcast Network Tue, 26 Mar 2024 01:06:00 -0400 You’re invited now to listen prayerfully to Christ’s teachings from John 14:23-27. 

]]> 0:06:29 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/95154952/ 95154952 https://blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/95154952/holy-week-easter-monday-s17e02/ The KLRC Podcast Network Mon, 25 Mar 2024 01:05:00 -0400 You’re invited now to listen prayerfully to Christ’s teachings from John 13:12-17. 

]]> 0:05:54 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/95154896/ 95154896 https://blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/95154896/holy-week-palm-sunday-s17e01/ The KLRC Podcast Network Sun, 24 Mar 2024 01:05:00 -0400 You’re invited now to listen prayerfully to Christ’s teachings from John 12:23-28. 

]]> 0:06:44 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/84306591/ 84306591 http://www.blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/84306591/ The KLRC Podcast Network Sun, 17 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0400 On this Easter Sunday of Holy Week, you're invited to listen prayerfully to this reading from the book of Acts.

]]> 0:06:41 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/84306590/ 84306590 http://www.blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/84306590/ The KLRC Podcast Network Sat, 16 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0400 On this Monday of Holy Week, you're invited to listen prayerfully to this reading from the Gospel of Matthew.

]]> 0:05:13 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/84306584/ 84306584 http://www.blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/84306584/ The KLRC Podcast Network Fri, 15 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0400 On this Good Friday of Holy Week, you're invited to listen prayerfully to this reading from the book of Hebrews.

]]> 0:05:00 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/84306583/ 84306583 http://www.blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/84306583/ The KLRC Podcast Network Thu, 14 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0400 On this Thursday of Holy Week, you're invited to listen prayerfully to this reading from the Gospel of John.

]]> 0:07:30 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/84306575/ 84306575 http://www.blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/84306575/ The KLRC Podcast Network Wed, 13 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0400 On this Wednesday of Holy Week, you're invited to listen prayerfully to this reading from the New Testament book of Hebrews.

]]> 0:04:45 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/84304474/ 84304474 http://www.blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/84304474/ The KLRC Podcast Network Tue, 12 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0400 This is Holy Week, when Christians around the globe remember the final days of Jesus earthly life. You're invited today to listen prayerfully to this reading from John 12:20-36.

]]> 0:06:20 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/84275047/ 84275047 http://www.blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/84275047/ The KLRC Podcast Network Mon, 11 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0400 On this Monday of Holy Week, you're invited to listen prayerfully to this reading from the Gospel of John.

]]> 0:10:05 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/84275041/ 84275041 http://www.blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/84275041/ The KLRC Podcast Network Sun, 10 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0400 Today is Palm Sunday. Today, Tracy leads us in a reflection of Psalm 118:19-20.

]]> 0:05:27 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/83243466/ 83243466 http://www.blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/83243466/ The KLRC Podcast Network Sat, 25 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0500 Welcome to a special Advent edition of A Listening Life. This episode is the fifth in this five-part Advent series, and it is meant to draw our attention to the Advent priority of the arrival of Jesus.

]]> 0:05:35 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/83210188/ 83210188 http://www.blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/83210188/ The KLRC Podcast Network Sun, 19 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0500 Welcome to a special Advent edition of A Listening Life. This episode is the fourth in this five-part Advent series, and it is meant to draw our attention to the Advent priority of confession.

]]> 0:05:20 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/83210141/ 83210141 http://www.blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/83210141/ The KLRC Podcast Network Sun, 12 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0500 Welcome to a special Advent edition of A Listening Life. This episode is the third in this five-part Advent series, and it is meant to draw our attention to the Advent priority of fasting.

]]> 0:05:39 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/83210140/ 83210140 http://www.blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/83210140/ The KLRC Podcast Network Sun, 05 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0500 Welcome to a special Advent edition of A Listening Life. This episode is the second in this five-part Advent series, and it is meant to draw our attention to the Advent priority of longing.

]]> 0:05:59 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/83146028/ 83146028 http://www.blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/83146028/ The KLRC Podcast Network Sun, 28 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0500 Welcome to a special Advent edition of A Listening Life. This episode is the first in this five-part Advent series, and it is meant to draw our attention to the Advent priority of waiting.

]]> 0:06:30 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/80058428/ 80058428 http://www.blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/80058428/ The KLRC Podcast Network Fri, 27 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0400 In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from Philippians 2.

]]> 0:06:44 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/80058421/ 80058421 http://www.blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/80058421/ The KLRC Podcast Network Thu, 26 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0400 In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from Psalm 103.

]]> 0:06:39 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/80058420/ 80058420 http://www.blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/80058420/ The KLRC Podcast Network Wed, 25 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0400 In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from Psalm 103.

]]> 0:04:41 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/80058344/ 80058344 http://www.blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/80058344/ The KLRC Podcast Network Tue, 24 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0400 In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from Titus chapter 3.

]]> 0:06:46 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/80058255/ 80058255 http://www.blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/80058255/ The KLRC Podcast Network Mon, 23 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0400 In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from Colossians chapter 3.

]]> 0:06:19 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/80058237/ 80058237 http://www.blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/80058237/ The KLRC Podcast Network Sun, 22 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0400 In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from James chapter 4.

]]> 0:05:57 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/80058236/ 80058236 http://www.blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/80058236/ The KLRC Podcast Network Sat, 21 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0400 In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from James chapter 2.

]]> 0:06:45 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/80058219/ 80058219 http://www.blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/80058219/ The KLRC Podcast Network Fri, 20 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0400 In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from Ephesians chapter 4.

]]> 0:06:27 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/80057202/ 80057202 http://www.blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/80057202/ The KLRC Podcast Network Thu, 19 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0400 In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from Romans 15.

]]> 0:05:50 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/80057201/ 80057201 http://www.blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/80057201/ The KLRC Podcast Network Wed, 18 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0400 In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from Matthew 22.

]]> 0:05:22 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/80056555/ 80056555 http://www.blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/80056555/ The KLRC Podcast Network Tue, 17 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0400 In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from Matthew 19.

]]> 0:07:59 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/80055657/ 80055657 http://www.blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/80055657/ The KLRC Podcast Network Mon, 16 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0400 In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from Matthew 5.

]]> 0:05:52 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/78218434/ 78218434 http://www.blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/78218434/ The KLRC Podcast Network Wed, 23 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0400 Welcome to the summer edition of A Listening Life! This season we turn to the Psalms, our prayer book, Jesus' prayer book. To help us be with God in ways that bring rest.

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]]> 0:07:41 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/78218432/ 78218432 http://www.blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/78218432/ The KLRC Podcast Network Mon, 21 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0400 Welcome to the summer edition of A Listening Life! This season we turn to the Psalms, our prayer book, Jesus' prayer book. To help us be with God in ways that bring rest.

]]> 0:07:34 false https://podcast.show/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/78218431/ 78218431 http://www.blubrry.com/alisteninglifewithtracybalzer/episode/78218431/ The KLRC Podcast Network Sun, 20 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0400 Welcome to the summer edition of A Listening Life! This season we turn to the Psalms, our prayer book, Jesus' prayer book. To help us be with God in ways that bring rest.

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