Listening for the Still Voice of God

A Self-Paced Online Retreat

Begin October 10, 2025 or whenever you choose.

Cost: Sliding Scale ($150, $110, $75, $30)

What is this Retreat About?

Amid busyness, uncertainty, loss, and life transitions, God invites you to experience Divine peace. It takes time and intentional effort to recognize that invitation and respond with an open heart. Learning to listen to the still voice of God isn’t always easy—but it is possible when we slow down and develop an awareness of how God really does communicate with us, whether that is through nature, a conversation, our reactions, or a beautiful painting. 

Have You Wondered…

  • How do I “listen” to God? (and what does that even mean?)

  • How can I trust that I know what God wants for me?

  • How can I feel more connected with God when I pray? 

Each of these questions points to a longing for clarity, connection, comfort, and guidance. This retreat invites you to develop an awareness of the language of God and to try spiritual practices that can help you deepen your relationship with the Divine. 

Is This Retreat For You?

  • Are you facing a major decision or life transition and seeking God’s guidance?

  • Are you longing to find the still voice of God while making sense of suffering, violence, or confusion in the world?

  • Are you wanting to begin or deepen your prayer life with new spiritual practices? 

Whether you’re at a crossroads or simply yearning for more of God’s peace, the intent of this retreat is to provide a welcoming and non-judgmental environment for you to reflect. It is all with the invitation for you to experience the retreat in a way that is nurturing for you and honors where you are on your journey.

 

Christine Jurisich, M.A.

Retreat Author

Christine talks more about this retreat in a short video.

Ruba Powell

Retreat Facilitator

What Can I Expect?

  • Take this retreat however it works in your schedule. A six-week, faciltated format will begin on October 10, 2025. You can choose that pace or go at your own pace. You’ll have the material available for a year.

  • ·        Weekly Emails: Starting October 10, 2025, you’ll receive guided reflections and spiritual practices every Friday for six weeks.

    ·        Self-Paced: Reflect, journal, and share in the written format at your own pace throughout the week.

    ·        Ongoing Access: You'll have full access to the materials for one year, so you can revisit and reflect at your convenience.

    ·        Optional Sharing in Community: Share in written form at any time during the week. Join fellow retreat participants every Thursday on Zoom for shared reflection and connection.

  • ·        A Confidential and Private Space to Share: Whether you share during the six weeks or several months later, we uphold strict confidentiality agreements; your comments stay within the private retreat platform.

    ·        A Non-Judgmental environment: Our sharing pledge (which does not allow political comments) guides the written and live portions.

    ·        Supportive Facilitation: Our facilitators are required to be trained in spiritual direction to ensure a focus on listening rather than imposing advice.

  • You choose:

    ·       At Your Convenience: Participate at a pace that works best for you; the material is available for a year.

    ·       Six-Week Pace: Typically, 30–60 minutes per week, yet you can pause and start back up at any time if life gets hectic.

  • A computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access.

We’re here to help with any questions—and past participants of all ages say the platform is easy to navigate.

Click here for a video that shows what a six-week online retreat actually looks like.

Dates and Session Themes

Here is the schedule if you choose to follow the six-week facilitated format

October 10 - November 21, 2025.

Optional Zoom Gatherings on Thursdays

10-11 AM (PST) | 12-1 PM (CST) | 1-2 PM (EST)

 

Week One (Opens October 10, 2025)

Begin Where You Are, What does listening really mean? Practice: Silence

Optional Zoom Gathering Thursday, October 16, 2025                                                                                                                                           

Week Two (Opens October 17, 2025)

Opening Your Heart, A List of God’s Speakers, Practice: Awareness

Optional Zoom Gathering Thursday, October 23, 2025

Week Three (Opens October 24, 2025)

What gets in the way of listening? Fear and Self-Doubt, Practice: Pray with Music

Optional Zoom Gathering Thursday, October 30, 2025

Week Four (Opens October 31, 2025)

Listen to Your Head and Heart, Listen to Your Body, Practice: Pray with Movement

Optional Zoom Gathering Thursday, November 6, 2025

Week Five (Opens November 7, 2025)

A New Way to Pray, Practice: Praying with Art

Optional Zoom Gathering Thursday, November 13, 2025

Week Six (Opens November 14, 2025)

Your Divine Dance, A Discernment Plan, Finding Support, Practice: Imagination

Optional Zoom Gathering Thursday, November 20, 2025

 

Inclusive Pricing

We believe finances should not stand between you and this spiritual journey.

Prayerfully consider the option that feels right for your budget—

no questions asked and no one turned away.

What’s Included

  • Six weeks of original content, yours to revisit for a full year

  • Audio meditations for weekly practice

  • Soothing music is embedded into each reflection for a calming experience.

  • Bonus reflections for deeper reading when you have more time

  • Facilitator trained in spiritual direction, guiding the written and live sharing for six weeks

  • A two-month follow-up check-in via Zoom

Choose Your Payment Option

  1. Supporter ($150) Covers your full retreat fee and adds a gift to our scholarship fund—help someone else attend.

  2. Full Retreat ($110) Covers the actual cost of delivering the retreat.

  3. Partial Scholarship ($75) Enjoy a $35 discount so you can join more easily.

  4. Full Scholarship ($30) If an $80 scholarship is what makes this possible for you, select this option.

What people are saying about the gift of growth and community.

Retreat, Reflect, Renew is special to me personally because I needed a spiritual family, as I am not connected to a church right now. It became a home where I felt comfortable and accepted and a place to grow my faith and practice my spirituality in a supportive and non-judgmental place. — Maureen G., CA

I developed trust in the retreat leader and the community, enough to take the risk of sharing my voice and developing more confidence in what I hear within me. I appreciated Christine’s voice in the retreat saying it's ok not to be perfect, it's ok if you’re scared to try silence. Her writing made me feel like she was “taking my hand.” And with that support, I walked into the depth of myself, of prayer, and of community.— Karen B., CA

I have learned so much from you and from your thoughtful retreats. My relationship with Christ has changed, and I think that has contributed a lot to my ability to carry my cross. My prayer life is more intimate. My conversations with Jesus are more authentic. I feel less alone. I have learned to allow joy and sadness, hope and fear, peace and panic to co-exist in my life. I have given myself permission to not have life all figured out, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me with this. — Debbie B., CT

FAQ’s

Logistics & Time Commitment

  • How much time will I need? 20–60 minutes/ week if you choose to follow the six-week facilitated format.

  • What if I fall behind? Totally fine—it’s self-paced and open for a year.

  • Are the live Zooms required? No, they’re weekly, optional, and one hour.

  • Do I need to attend all Zoom sessions? Come to one or come to all.

Cost & Payment

  • Payment plans or scholarships? Yes—see sliding scale options.

  • Do all tiers include full access? Yes.

  • Refunds? No.

Technology & Access

  • What platforms do I need? Just Zoom and our website-based platform, Ruzuku, which does not need to be downloaded.

  • I’m not tech-savvy—can I get help? Absolutely! We’re here for you, and Ruzuku has helpful tutorials.

  • Can I use my phone or tablet? Yes—any device works.

  • Can I print or download content? Text can be copied and printed.

Content & Outcomes

  • Do I need prior retreat experience? No—come as you are.

  • How is this different from in-person retreats? You go at your own pace, from anywhere, with time to let the content sink in.

  • What kind of transformation can I expect? See participant testimonials.

Community & Confidentiality

  • Do I have to share? No—sharing is always optional.

  • What is the group experience like? Supportive, led by a trained facilitator, with written and live sharing options.

  • How is privacy protected? We uphold strict confidentiality agreements for the written and live portions; your comments stay within the private retreat platform.

Facilitation & Support

  • Who leads the retreat? The author, Christine Jurisich, and facilitator Ruba Powell are experienced spiritual directors with backgrounds in theology and pastoral ministry.

  • Is there follow-up support? Yes—a post-retreat Zoom session and opportunities to join future retreats in the series.

  • Will I feel welcome if I haven’t been to church in years? Absolutely. This retreat meets you wherever you are in your faith journey.

We hope you will join us!