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Clear Intentions with Diane Boden

The Familiar Stranger: Rediscovering the Holy Spirit | Tyler Staton (Bonus Episode)

Clear Intentions with Diane Boden

Diane Boden

Self-improvement, How To, Kids & Family, Mental Health, Education, Parenting, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 952 Ratings

🗓️ 23 January 2025

⏱️ 37 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

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Summary

For those that are new around here, I release bonus episodes that serve a niche part of my audience, I have listeners of all faith backgrounds that listen to the podcast. This episode is coming from a christian perspective so if that’s something that doesn’t fit what you’re looking for, check out the other episode that dropped this week or join me back here next Tuesday for a conversation that you don’t want to miss!

The Holy Spirit offers a connection to God even greater than Jesus in the flesh—but many Christians struggle to experience this profound reality. In this episode, Diane interviews pastor and author Tyler Staton about his book, The Familiar Stranger, and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. Tyler discusses common misunderstandings about the Spirit and how modern distractions hinder spiritual growth, leading to division within the church. He shares pivotal moments in his journey, including a life-changing visit to a church in London, and highlights the importance of prayer, desire, and Scripture in bridging the gap between belief and everyday life. This conversation is an invitation to move beyond intellectual understanding and into a deeper, more authentic relationship with God.

About Tyler |

Tyler Staton is the Lead Pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, and the National Director of 24-7 Prayer USA. He is passionate about pursuing prayer in the honest realities of day-to-day life. Tyler is the author of Praying Like Monks, Living like Fools: An Invitation to the Wonder and Mystery of Prayer and Searching for Enough: The High-Wire Walk Between Doubt and Faith. He lives in Portland with his wife Kirsten, and their sons Hank, Simon, and Amos.

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Transcript

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0:00.0

Growing up, I didn't learn much about managing money beyond saving spare change in a piggy bank.

0:04.0

And if you've read my book or been here long enough, you'll know that I've made a fair share of money mistakes as an adult because of it.

0:10.0

Now that I'm a parent, I want to ensure my kids grow up understanding the value of money and how to use it wisely.

0:14.0

So that's why I was so thrilled to discover Acorns Early, a smart money app and debit card for kids that makes teaching financial literacy easy and fun.

0:25.0

With Acorns early, I can set up a chores tracker to teach my kids that hard work pays off.

0:28.8

I assign them chores, set payment amounts, and when they complete them, the app takes care of the rest,

0:32.7

no more scrambling for cash. Their allowances are set automatically and they get to spend what they earn using their very own customizable debit card. My daughter especially loves the independence, and I love that I can keep track of every transaction in real time, set spending limits,

0:40.3

and even block a lost card instantly. Acorns Early also helps kits build savings habits with features

0:45.7

like auto save and customizable savings goals. The bite-sized financial lessons in app are also

0:49.9

another highlight. They're interactive and engaging, helping kids learn important money concepts

0:53.8

in a way that sticks. For me, Acorns Early has been a game changer in teaching my kids' financial

0:57.9

responsibility and prepping them for the real world, and it's been still rewarding to see them

1:01.5

light up when they reach a saving school or make a smart spending decision. So are you ready to

1:05.6

help your kids learn the value of money? Just head to AcornsEar early.com slash minimalist or download the Acorns Early app to get started.

1:12.3

Sign up now and your first month is on us. TNC supply, monthly subscription fee starting in $5 per month

1:16.4

and last canceled. As a parent, I don't need to tell you how busy life can get. Between work,

1:22.2

school, activities, and everything else on our plates, meal time can feel like a never-ending

1:26.4

battle. My kids can be pretty

1:28.4

picky and rarely enjoy trying anything new, which makes introducing them to healthier, more

1:33.4

nutritious options, a daily struggle. If you can relate, you need to hear about nurture life.

1:39.3

It's a meal delivery service that has been a big help with meal time in our house.

1:43.2

Nurture Lifeight provides fresh,

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