Grounded in Grace podcast

Please ignore the screaming baby in the background as we record what will be our last episode of grounded in grace. This may be a surprise to you, we intended to make it to 100 episodes but, well, the time has come.    Thank you to all our loyal listeners and followers! What a blessing you have been to us! And thank you to our patrons who have supported us with more than words for many months. You are heroes!    May God bless you and support you as you remain Grounded in Grace!   Byeeee!

Alyssa interviews a special guest, Brooke, today so sit down with a cup of something warm and enjoy the visit.

We interview Alyssa and focus on her dental hygiene journey in hopes to help a listener who seeks the same career path.    Also, we check in with Alyssa's new willpower schedule!

So due to illness, I had to record alone. But hopefully you will find a useful travel tip for memories and keeping away from digital clutter. Then we get into a story in Daniel 3 as well as many verses in Hebrews 11 and 12. Amazing stories the Bible gives us!

In this episode we discuss Lawren's sleep test trial and then get into the benefits of building your personal community and why it feeds your soul.   Show Notes:   Joyce Meyer Youtube clip    Living Well, Spending Less   Happier Podcast 179   Death cleaning -youtube, book    

You may know intellectually the benefits of sleep, but a reminder doesn't hurt because how many of us are actually guarding this health habit with the diligence that we should? So this episode is a reminder and hopefully a motivator to get us back into good sleep habits and health! Blink book "The Sleep Solution" NEWSTART What You're Missing Most- Adventist Review article on sleep

Lawren and husband Ronny share their scary adventure over the summer where God showed his love for them in a daring rescue!

A look at Proverbs 28:26 and how a Kirby vacuum salesmen taught Alyssa a lesson on foolishness and boundaries. Book Alyssa mentions: Living Well, Spending Less

Another look at the Sabbath commandment and BLESSING! I share 3 different ways that God designed the Sabbath rest for us. And it's amazing to experience!   I also replay an episode from early in 2017 where we talked with our brother Tyler on his take of the 7th day and what a gift it is to us.   https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-in-grace-podcast/id1179167493   www.groundedingracepodcast.com   www.patreon.com/gigpodcast   www.instagram.com/gigpodcast   https://mailchi.mp/f342f8e5323b/refreshyourdevotions

As the busy month of August hits and school is starting, we take this chance to reflect back on a favorite episode and topic, hygge.    Notes: Marlene Rydahl and Danish happiness TED talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biQGa89O5O4 http://www.malenerydahl.com Hygge challenge we found through pinterest https://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/12-Month-Hygge-Challenge-42980030?crlt.pid=camp.YCW0622U5aP3   Challenge for the week: At the end of every day, before you go to sleep, make a note of a blessing or something from your day worth appreciating and savoring!

Alyssa interviews Kari, a coworker with an awesome story of God's love and power to redeem. 

In this study of Genesis 25 we discuss the following: Family dysfunction Being hasty Having a heart that values the things of God The power of deceit Generational sins There is a lot that these couple verses at the end of Genesis 25 can bring up in conversation. Hope you learn something and praying that God moves in your life!

Shownotes: Alyssa mentions the Mom’s Struggling Well podcast...again. episode  55  (In case she said them too fast for you) 4 Core Values To Teach Your Kids To Help Them Succeed: You are loved You are safe You are chosen You are responsible from book by Jim and Lynn Jackson. “Discipline that Connects” Other Books mentioned: “Essentialism” Greg McKeown “Boundaries” Cloud and Townsend "Men are from Mar’s, Women are from Venus" but the theory mentioned is actually from the book "Men as waffles, Woman as spaghetti"    "The One Thing" by Gary Keller

What we discuss this episode: Things we’ve noticed about ourselves while recording; ways that we annoy kids; ways we act like kids; things that force us to be grown-up. We also talk about how often life keeps us from the plans and get togethers we need, how often we reschedule and cancel on the people that are important because we are close and they will understand. How can we keep from doing this? How can we guard this time? We reference GiG031 "Slow Day" and the concept "Design Your Summer" in the Happier Podcast Episode 67 Happier podcast 2:43-10:30 and Episode 118 9:20-13:20 Plus, Alyssa and I both throw in little ways we connect with our spouses at the end of the day. Very important!

Alyssa brought up this topic and how she wanted to discuss it on our next episode. So here it is! Words! They are so powerful and can do such big things. Join us to find our take and our experience with the power of words.    Shownotes: Part 3 Overwhelmed By My Blessings Encouragement For Moms day 3 (Found on the BIBLE app) James 1:19 Proverbs 18:21 Zechariah 3

Ruth continues to share from her notes on what has helped her in the struggle with depression in high school. This whole interview could be such a blessing and help if you work with young people or have children who struggle with depression. Learn to see the signs, find what helps them, and how to encourage them in the hard times. 

This is a good one, just grow with us as God blesses and reassures.  RightNow Media Bible App: "Overwhelmed by My Blessings" S.T.O.P. (Same devotional "Overwhelmed by my Blessings" and the acronym is explained in Part 3) Hymn to sing: "Blessed Assurance" Texts referenced: Hebrews 12:28 Phillipians 4:6-7 James 1:12

While not all of our recommendations will be your favorites, it does help to get some ideas! So welcome to the 2018 recommendation list for summer family movies, beach reads, and even family games.   Show notes: Mom's Struggling Well Podcast (Alyssa's current favorite) Hey Dad : A subscription box for Dads who love their kids but think most of their toys are dumb and boring. Books: Wonder by RJ Palacio, *correction: this is a children’s book and is NOT based on a true story like we thought when we recorded. Still a VERY good book! Ms. Brenda's Bedtime Stories The Selection series by Kiera Cass She Believes by Debbie Lindell Fireproof (book or movie) Finding The Hero In Your Husband by Dr. Juli Slattery Love Does by Bob Goff Steal Away Home by Charles Spurgeon and Thomas Johnson Shoe Dog by Phil Knight I Can Only Imagine: A Memoir: Bart Millard Eyes Wide Open: Enjoying God In Everything by Steve DeWitt Movies/Shows: Never Say Never Justin Bieber Timeless The Crown The Case For Christ I Can Only Imagine Marley and Me A Hundred Foot Journey Games:   Settlers of Catan Ticket to Ride Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes Suspicion Quealth Headbanz Phase 10 Telephone Pictionary

Just sisters hanging out discussing hand-me-downs, capsule wardrobes, and being rich in God.   In case you are curious, we mention these things this week: 1 Timothy 6 Matthew 6 Carly Jean Los Angeles Capsule Wardrobe like this, this, or this. Hanger trick     www.groundedingracepodcast.com   www.patreon.com/gigpodcast   www.instagram.com/gigpodcast   https://mailchi.mp/f342f8e5323b/refreshyourdevotions     

We finally get Sheri on the show! Alyssa hosts this episode with someone we have referenced so many times throughout our show. Get ready to grow in hospitality so you can reveal even more Gods love for those around you!   "I'm not talking about cooking as performance or entertaining as a complicated choreography of competition and showing off. I'm talking about feeding someone with honesty and intimacy and love, about making your home a place where people are fiercely protected, even if just for a few hours, from the crush and cruelty of the day."  Bread and Wine, Shauna Niequist --Listen back to GiG003 where we first reference this quote.   www.patreon.com/gigpodcast   www.instagram.com/gigpodcast   https://mailchi.mp/f342f8e5323b/refreshyourdevotions

We end season 3 by re-telling who we are, why we have started and continued this podcast, and what you can expect for season 4.   This is an excellent podcast to start with if you are a new listener or recommending our podcast to someone new.    At the end, we reference several of our favorite episodes. Here they are: 25, 51 KT episodes 28-30 Hygge 15-16 Spirit of truth 52 Losing things 19 Sister Woes 73 Marriage 22 One Thing 65 Flashbacks 56 New Year

The SDA church has always promoted a simple lifestyle, not focusing on outward adornment (1 Pet 3:3-4). We share our struggle, our perspective, and why rain boots started this whole talk. Show Notes: Quote Lawren reads: Testimonies for the Church, vol. 3, p. 366.1 EGW Alyssa's fav. podcast (besides ours) "Moms Struggling Well" www.groundedingracepodcast.com www.patreon.com/gigpodcast www.instagram.com/gigpodcast https://mailchi.mp/f342f8e5323b/refreshyourdevotions

Marriage is hard, mentoring people is hard, and sometimes you just need to talk it out with your sister...and all the listeners you don't know are listening.    So today, we just talk. So grab a cup of something yummy, hopefully with ice and sit under the warm sun and hang out with us.   If you enjoy our episodes and want us to continue, please consider supporting us on Patreon. All money goes toward supporting this podcast and spreading God's love and grace.

Check out our instagram! I promise to post pics from my day with Hannah. Support us on Patreon. There are some things you can see on our patreon feed that is open to the public so check it out. Other posts and special episodes are only available to those who support us monthly. You guys are the best! Enter your email here to get a simple video guide to refresh your time with God. Just 3 things I've found helpful and wanted to share with you. ~Lawren

Back in episode 2 we talked about the topic of stress and seeing as it is something that daily can steal our joy, we address it in this episode as well.  Show Notes: GiG002 Stress "How To Stop Worrying and Start Living", Dale Carnegie TV Show, This is Us article "Your Failure to Differentiate Stress from Pressure Could Be Your Downfall" Patreon Bible Study Episode coming in April: A look at the story of Jehosophat in 1 Kings 15:24; 22:1-50; 2 Chronicles 17:1-21:1 Phil 4:6-7 We'd love your support through Patreon! Also find us on Instagram and Facebook

Shownotes: A Case For Christ By Lee Strobel book A Case for Christ Movie Article from Jesus film Support us on Patreon!

This week is part 1 of looking into Myer's Briggs and other personality tests. Are they accurate or like reading your horoscopes? Show Notes: -Myers Briggs main site -Psychology Junkie site -A site to find your Myers Briggs  

We spend some time in the word looking into Psalm 116.    Then we take a moment to check in on our One Word progress for the year and you may be surprised to hear Lawren's announcement.    A special thanks to our Patrons for helping us hire a babysitter during our recording time! No more Lincoln in the background! Praise God! https://www.patreon.com/gigpodcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xNY2dieI14  

Such a full episode! We have a listener testimony so be sure to listen all the way to the end.   We are now on Patreon! To find out more, watch our video.   Alyssa shares this weeks 10 minute spring cleaning challenge and listen to hear how she compares Tupperware and bikinis :)   "Momma said" is a section you don't want to miss, our mom is very wise. 

In episode 65 we suggested a Swap Party as a way to get rid of some of the nicer items in your home that you might not use or want anymore. Well, between last week and now, we had our own Swap party and this episode is all you need to know and learn to have one of your own!   But, we don't just talk about swaps, I had and have something that has been burning in my heart the last couple weeks and Alyssa gives me the time and space to let it out. I hope it blesses you and leads you to deeper roots as we continue our journey of being grounded in grace. 

Who knew that spices expired?! Not me, but Alyssa gives more than that (because probably everyone else already knows that) this week when she dives into cleaning out your pantry and quick tips to start getting rid of things in the kitchen. Also, lil Linc steals the show this week as he is teething and makes recording a bit tougher. So that's fun to listen to ;) He's pretty much always cute.  It's always fun to get those Facebook flashbacks of where you were 6 years ago, or pics of you and a friend when you were in high school. Alyssa and I decided to listen to the episode released a year ago, #19 and reflect on what has changed. It turned out to be one of our largest downloaded episodes so there was much to talk about. Show notes and sources: Episode 35 with Mollie Dupper Jesus Dates with Mollie Dupper Host a swap party with tips from here and here Episode 19 "Sister woes, infertility, and Fighting the Real Enemy" Pinterest account GiGpodcast has been created! listen to all past episodes through iTunes or find them at our website  

We look into Luke chapter 10 to discuss the balance between serving and sitting at Jesus' feet. What would life look like with those things balanced? Is it possible to do both?  

Alyssa has her favorite person in the world as her guest in this episode where they share their experience in being called to a short term mission, the preparation, and the impact on them as a family.   Show Notes: -Changing Peoples Lives Ministries

Recorded while traveling, we share tips, things we learned from our weekend, and you hear my husband Ronny for the first time! What a treat! Tips: Buy nice linens for your guest room Expectations Episode # Lawren's Cordless Handheld Vacuum  Bring plants, fake or real, into your home Rifle Paper Co. Buy a calendar with art you love, deconstruct it, and frame the art you love! Truffle salt Florida Sunshine salt Compression pants for men  

Shownotes: "The Emotionally Healthy Leader" by Peter Scazzero

Shownotes: Asian efficiency article Inbox Zero   Gretchen Rubin: All or Nothing>Abstainers or Moderators Alyssas money managing app> YNAB grocery list app> Shopping List Prov 16:9 "The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps." Keep Grounded In Grace!

This episode show notes:   Time Management Quadrant, Stephen Covey 7 Habits of highly effective People Alex Czarto article Amazon book RealizD app: Recognize the time you spend on your phone, how many times you pick it up, how long you use it. Mealime App: menu planning app Moms Struggling Well podcast  

This is a packed episode! We welcome some new listeners and share some fun things that listeners have taught us. We think you’ll be as inspired and helped as we are.   Alyssa is already kicking butt with some of her personal goals and shares her progress.    I, on the other hand, have a message of grace from personal experience with goals and lists stressing me out and making me feel like a failure!   Then we meditate together on 1 Peter 3:3-4.   Show Notes:   -Skillshare -IG Live - add GiGpodcast

One of our listeners has chosen "BRAVE" as her 2018 One Word to focus on this year. We found this so inspiring that we wanted to talk about it in episode 57.  Who comes to mind when you think of bravery? I was surprised by what Alyssa said and you might be too. How does our relationship with God coincide with being brave? Is faith an act of bravery?   These are all the things we talk through in this episode. Shownotes: Bible App Plan "Brave Is The New Beautiful" By Lee Wolfe Blum Texts Referenced: Deuteronomy 31:6, 1 Peter 3:3-4, Joshua 1:9 Challenge: Exercise 10 seconds of courage!   Thank you to other listeners, Emm and Erika, for sending in audio of what their One Word for the year is and why. We were blessed and pray that God works in your lives and that by focusing on those areas, you are able to see Him more clearly.

It's that wonderful time of life that creates an easy split for reflection and making plans for the future! Alyssa and I talk about our one word journey in 2017 as well as make plans for our future one word of 2018!   Shownotes Games Mentioned: Suspicion Rook Sermon links for Lawren’s recent sermons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8mN67Q7LNs Livestream account Brighton SDA Church, December 30, 2017   PLEASE let us know how your one word blessed you in 2017! Or let us know what words you are considering for 2018. You can send us audio messages if you want, but they need to be under 30 seconds so they will send by email. Also, let us know some of your goals or to-dos for 2018. We’d love to share some on the next show! groundedingracepodcast@gmail IG: gigpodcast

This episode is FULL of different subjects. We replay our recording from episode 11 where Alyssa and I shared things we wanted to accomplish in 2017. Listen to see how we did and what we learned!   We also share family traditions and memories we have from past Christmases. You may hear something you would like to try… or not as we also share a bit about how the flu bug can show up at the worst time. This leads to our practical encouragement and tips to stay healthy during this holiday season.   And if that weren’t enough in 30 minutes, we also share what a couple listeners had to say about episode 52 where we talked about losing our tempers.    Last, there’s a giveaway! So check out instagram and follow gigpodcast asap!

Show Notes: -Great Courses Plus -The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance: Documentary by PBS -Episode correction: Liam learned about Conjunctions, not adjectives haha. Hit the books Alyssa! -Good source for hobby classes: Brit + Co. - The Men Who Built America - (book) "Capital Gaines" by Chip Gaines - Podcast "Elise Gets Crafty" ecourse episode #134 - (book) Grit by Angela Duckworth - (quote) "The unexamined life is not worth living." Socrates - (book) "Thinking For a Change" by John Maxwell - (book) "Devil in the White City" by Eric Larson   Grounded in Grace Christ-mas episodes: Baby Mama's part 1 and 2 Preparing and Anticipating part 1 and 2 Celebrating with the Angels and Shepherds What Immanuel Means To Us  

After waiting 5 years for a honeymoon, the Fogg's are back and I recap some things I experienced on this splurgey-all-inclusive-pampered vacation.  -GiG episode 33 is referenced. -For those wondering, we stayed at the Royal Plantation Sandals Resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. 

This week we talk about several things we hate to lose including doctors, hair stylists, and our tempers.    3 HARDEST services to replace whether you move to a new place or your go-to person moves or retires.    Alyssa and I get vulnerable again, getting deep into our tempers. 

This week we were blessed with a 20 minute break in sister Katie's busy new life to catch up and hear what's going on with her. You can hear what she thought of Swan Lake, her first ballet, as well as how she has been dealing with life post-college graduation.    Artist referenced: Caylee Grey

This week we discuss the trending show "Stranger Things" and how we feel about it, along with other trends that have taken storm and how a Christian is instructed to view them.   Bible Texts To Dive Into: Matthew 15:18 and Proverbs 4:23 Romans 7:15-25 Ezekiel 36:24-30 Mark 9:23-25 Revelation 2-3 1 Peter 2:9   Email: groundedingracepodcast at gmail Youtube link: Unboxing Gratitude Documented Kits IG: Gigpodcast

It's not easy doing a podcast every week. It is a labor of love, but also, it involves time and money AND energy and mental strength. And the day we recorded this, we just didn't have that. It was a struggle... until a listener helped us out and suggested we practice what we preach and talk about things that make us happy.    So this episode is a little out of the ordinary, but we hope that by listening to what we are thankful for, you will be drawn to things that you are grateful for as well. And as you hear as we talk, doing this will lead naturally to just appreciating God.    In everything, give thanks! 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Show Notes:   My One Word episode 011, also mentioned in episode 005 Joyce Meyers "How your Mind affects your physical and emotional health pt 1" Romans 12:2 Phil 4:8 Luke 6:43-45 Instagram to follow "TheCurrentMinistry" Prov 3:5-6 “Thrive” by Casting Crowns

We spend a lot of time complaining or admiring people who are successful at something, giving them credit for using talent well. Studies show that while we admit that hard work and determination are what are really behind success, the reality is that we still subconsciously believe that talent is the key and if we don't have it, we can't achieve. This week we talk about talent, grit, and hardwork. The latter two being qualities of good habits. Show Notes Grit-The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth The One Thing by Gary Weller The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg IG account to follow "kateflowersart"  

Continuing to learn from the book "The Power of Habit" by Charles Duhigg, we get into keystone habits: what they are and how important they can be. You get to hear how needlepoint may solve Lawren's snacking habit as well as get invited to help figure out one of Alyssa's habits that has formed since Lincoln was born.   Show notes: Romans 12:2 Track your food apps: Lifesum, MyPlate, Track Fitbit Jesus Calling Letters by a Modern Mystic (Frank Laubach)