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Institute | Annual Fallow Retreat in Cambridge, England

Dates: Tues May 13-Fri May 16, 2025 Location: Cambridge, UK. All group sessions held at Jesus College. Joined by the Goldenwood staff, Board, and Deans, this unique 3-day experience represents an annual rhythm of the Goldenwood Institute. What is a Fallow Retreat? The essence of a fallow retreat lies in embracing the inherent value of rest and recognizing that seasons of non-productivity can be essential for long-term growth and sustainability.… Read More »Institute | Annual Fallow Retreat in Cambridge, England

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Spiritual Permanence in a Culture of Impermanence

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We often don’t think about the tension we experience between the visible and the invisible. This space between the visible and the invisible is not merely philosophical; it is subconsciously woven into the fabric of our daily lives. From the mundane choices we make to the profound decisions that shape our future, we constantly navigate between what we can see and what it is that we believe or hope for.… Read More »Spiritual Permanence in a Culture of Impermanence

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Institute Course | Reimagining AI: Spiritual Wisdom and Collaborative Knowledge

How do spiritual realities shape our understanding of generative artificial intelligence (AI), and what new possibilities of “hopeful intelligence” arise when we explore this intersection? In this dynamic three-session course, David Kim, alongside futurist Bob Johansen (Distinguished Fellow at the Institute of the Future), will guide participants through a transformative exploration of how spiritual wisdom can inform the way we design, understand, and collaborate with AI systems. David was invited in… Read More »Institute Course | Reimagining AI: Spiritual Wisdom and Collaborative Knowledge

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Institute Retreat | Wintering: Seasonality, Physicality, Spirituality with Re-Well

With the new year comes new opportunity for making self-betterment goals with gusto! But those intentions can come with confusion, lack of support, and are all too often devoid of the Spirit’s guidance. Somewhere along the line, we forgot how deeply interconnected our spiritual selves are to our physical bodies. Our spirit resides within the physical form that God fearfully and wonderfully made, and as Christians our physical bodies are… Read More »Institute Retreat | Wintering: Seasonality, Physicality, Spirituality with Re-Well

Trellis | Knowing Yourself (A Two-Week Listening Journey)

As the busy holiday season draws near, many will feel the familiar rush and bustle that has driven our lives all year. Our fast-paced, productivity-obsessed culture leaves little time for rest and reflection. Into this default state of hurried living, the Trellis program offers an alternative – a chance to rediscover the ancient spiritual discipline of wintering through slowing down, listening within, and exploring our inner lives. This December, Trellis… Read More »Trellis | Knowing Yourself (A Two-Week Listening Journey)

Trellis | Listening for God (A Two-Week Listening Journey)

Our misconceptions of God can keep us from experiencing the incredible privileges of divine communion with Father, Son, and Spirit. Despite the ultimate mystery of who God is (how can the finite truly know the infinite?), the gospel is that this Triune God eagerly calls to us as both friend and child. The (optional) accompanying text for this TRELLIS will be Dallas Willard’s Hearing God. This is a rich text as… Read More »Trellis | Listening for God (A Two-Week Listening Journey)

Trellis | Reviving Calling (A Two-Week Listening Journey)

For some, the idea of discerning one’s call is synonymous with finding the right job, but the Biblical notion of calling is much grander.  God’s calling engages the whole of our lives and was never meant to be isolated to one small aspect of it.  When we open ourselves up to God’s lead, we can’t simply pick and choose which elements we follow and which we ignore.  For this reason,… Read More »Trellis | Reviving Calling (A Two-Week Listening Journey)

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Goldenwood Intensive, Highlights from Greenville

Goldenwood hosted its first Summer Intensive for a group of pastors, ministry leaders, and other professionals, who are passionate about breathing new life into their vision of work. Over the course of the three-days, each session was designed to create a transformative experience, blending theological reflection, practical applications, and experiential learning, and guiding the participants on a journey of spiritual formation that awakened their own imagination for what work could… Read More »Goldenwood Intensive, Highlights from Greenville

LISTENING RETREAT: Summer 2024

This carefully curated weekend of rest includes times alone and times together, designed to give you the space to slow down and the structure to process the rapidly moving pieces of your life. The primary goal of our Listening Retreats is to help you discern God’s voice above all other voices in your life, empowering you to confidently move forward in your calling. Just as the flourishing of a tree… Read More »LISTENING RETREAT: Summer 2024

Goldenwood on Forefront 360

This spring, Goldenwood co-founders David Kim and Amilee Watkins sat down for a conversation with our friend, Nate Mancini, to discuss spiritual formation for artists. This was a rich conversation that included a surprise visit from another long-time friend and talented artist, Andrew Nemr! We are grateful to Nate for inviting us into this conversation. Listen here. Nate talks to Goldenwood founders David Kim and Amilee Watkins about Spiritual Formation… Read More »Goldenwood on Forefront 360