Offering a soul hammock for you, the reflective American woman, as you move to the steady rhythm of God's unfailing grace in your journey toward restoration & recovery. And really, aren't we all recovering from something? Any sort of hurt, habit or hangup can cause a "limp" which affects our relatio…
Hey love, 5 years ago i set out to start something. NEW; take up some space out here in podcast land. I hoped I’d make it to 7 episodes bc that’s the average… that’s how long a new podcast typically lasts. Well, here we are…I can’t believe it- we actually made it to a…
Hey Love, As you know, one of the bright spots for me lately, as I’ve been growing my coaching business and finishing my screenplay- has been all things “The Chosen.” Today, You’re gonna get to hear from a few friends who have played a part in bringing us “The Chosen” which I KNOW you LOVE…
Hey Love, We’ve been exploring the importance of cultivating the “Creative” in you- especially at such a time as this. Lately, I’ve been speaking with folks who have worked hard to bring us a little :-0) tv show called the Chosen and it’s done my heart good. I’ve learned so much from these brilliant…
Hey Love, Have you been feeling more anxious lately? These days, I feel and hear that a lot. I’ve been fearful about the state of the world, violence in the streets, pre election political unrest, post election political unrest, all the same things you’re feeling fearful about… PLUS – I’ve been feeling some angst about…
Hey Love, Welcome to the Listening Well. My aim is to encourage you, my listener, to take up space in the world using the creative gifts God has deposited in you- because sharing God’s “GOOD” with others- that’s the stuff that makes life worth living!!! :-0) (I expound on this theory on Ep…
Hey Love, It’s the most talked about tv series of all time. The Chosen is just the stuff! Today, we get to hear from its creator Dallas Jenkins. He came in just to speak words of life to you and me with regard to our respective creative projects. :-0) Since the recording of this…
Hey Love, Thanks for joining me today. This episode is all about living out love in your community and influencing the next generation in creative ways. My guest today heads up a vibrant ministry at my church here in Nashville called Moms together- which was a huge blessing to me back when I had…
Hey Love, Today, I’m going to ask a pro for feedback on my screenplay idea because well, I’m a glutton for self inflicted pain, apparently. :-0) It’s not because of anything my esteemed guest says that I find myself heaving with embarrassment; he’s absolutely gracious and kind. It’s because I was obviously so clueless……
Hey Love, Do you struggle with nurturing the creative in you? Or doubt you have a creative bone in your body? Do you think it’s an important thing to explore? Today on our centennial episode, (!!!!!) we will discuss creativity and community. Actually, this will be the focus for this whole season; maybe for…
Hey Love, Welcome back! Today, I will be introducing you to Counselor Extraordinaire from Daystar Counseling Minstries here in Nashville- David Thomas. He’ll be telling us the best way to reduce anxiety in our kids. Around here, we call him “The Wild Things Whisperer.” You’re gonna see why in just a minute! Come on…
Hey Love, This is our last day together for this special series called “21 Days of Prayer.” Hope you’ve enjoyed these readings half as much as I have. It’s Palm Sunday- 2,000 years ago, our Champion Jesus marched in to a warzone to fight for us. After death was arrested at the cross, He came…
Hey Love, This is our last week together for this special series. Today’s devotional is written by Lloyd Shadrach of Fellowship Bible Church. A little warning- you will be hearing growling noises from a certain host’s stomach … That’s because today is a day The Gospel Coalition has called believers all over the world- to…
Hey Love, Welcome to 21 Days of Prayer. The theme for this week has been “God Will Be Glorified.” This is our last week together for this special series and today’s devotional was written by Lloyd Shadrach of Fellowship Bible Church. To read along while you listen, text “21 Days” to 94090. We’re on…
Hey Love, Welcome to our last week together for this special series! Today’s devotional is written by Lloyd Shadrach of Fellowship Bible Church. To read along while you listen, text “21Days” to 94090. Our 18th entry is “The Cross is Glory” and this one is pure GOLD!!! Tomorrow, Lloyd will expound on how in…
Hey Love, Welcome back to 21 Days of Prayer. The theme for our last week together, is “God Will Be Glorified”. These devotionals are being daily written by Lloyd Shadrach and Rob Sweet of Fellowship Bible Church. To read along while you listen, text “21 Days” to 94090. Hard to believe we’re on Day 17,…
Hey Love, Welcome to Week 3 of 21 Days of Prayer, “God Will Be Glorified”. These are daily devotionals written by Lloyd Shadrach and Rob Sweet of Fellowship Bible Church. To read along while you listen, text “21 Days” to 94090. Normally I have a commentary section after the reading but I promised I would…
Hey Love, Welcome to Week 3 of 21 Days of Prayer. These are daily devotionals written by Lloyd Shadrach and Rob Sweet of Fellowship Bible Church. We’re on Day 15 and the title for today’s entry is “The Theory of Everything.” To read along while you listen, text “21Days” to 94090. Well Love, have…
Hey Love, Welcome to Day 14 of the Prayer Devotional, “21 Days of Prayer.” To read along while you listen, text “21 Days” to 94090. These entries are written by Lloyd Shadrach and Rob Sweet of Fellowship Bible Church. The theme for this second week has been “God Is Provider” and today, Rob nails down…
Hey Love, Welcome back! Today is Day 13- and Pastor Rob Sweet is having us look at the importance of living with “Open Hands” – even through a global pandemic. I bet you’ve heard the saying, “If He can get it THROUGH ya, He’ll get it TO ya.” What does that look like today for…
Hey Love, It’s Day 12 of our “21 Days of Prayer” devotional. Each of these entries is being written in real time for JUST such a time as this by teaching pastors at Fellowship Bible Church- Rob Sweet and Lloyd Shadrach. This week, our focus has been “God Is Provider.” Today, Rob has us ponder …
Hey Love, I sure hope you’ve had some sunshine today wherever you are! Amazing what a few rays can do to lift our spirits. Today, Rob encourages us to honestly engage our Loving Father with the question that is most likely ringing in our hearts- “But what if What God Wants for me is Not…
Hey Love, This is Day 10 of a special series for such a time as this called “21 Days of Prayer,” written by teaching pastors Rob Sweet and Lloyd Shadrach at Fellowship Bible Church in Nashville TN. The theme for our first week was, “God is in control.” This week, our focus is God…
Hey Love, This is Day 9 of 21 Days of Prayer, a devotional written by teaching pastors at my church- Rob Sweet and Lloyd Shadrach of Fellowship Bible Church in Nashville TN. Last week, our focus was on God’s sovereignty (even?/especially?) through a global pandemic. This week, our theme is “God is Provider.” How is…
Hey Love, Today’s theme is “The Lord Will Provide” -it’s Day 8 of our special prayer devotional series for just such a time as this, written by the teaching pastors at my church- Rob Sweet and Lloyd Shadrach- of Fellowship Bible Church in Nashville Tennessee. Each day last week, we were reminded that “God Is…
Hey Love, Welcome to Day 7 – “Higher Good.” This is a special series for such a time as this, written by teaching pastors Lloyd Shadrach, and Rob Sweet, of Fellowship Bible Church in Nashville, Tennessee. The theme for this first week has been “God is in control.” Today for Day 7, Lloyd leads…
Hey Love, Welcome to Day 6 of a special series for such a time as this. Lloyd Shadrach and Rob Sweet are teaching pastors at Fellowship Bible Church and they’re writing these installments daily in real time (faster than I can record them! :-0) My hope is that you’ll find comfort and hope in hearing…
Hey Love, Welcome to Day 5 of 21 Days of Prayer. This is a prayer devotional written by Lloyd Shadrach and Rob Sweet, teaching pastors at Fellowship Bible Church in Nashville, TN. My hope in recording each of these installments is that you’ll find comfort in them as I have. The theme for this…
Hey Love, Welcome back! Hope you’re finding as much comfort as I am in these short daily installments. This is Day 4 of a series named for the prayer devotional written by Lloyd Shadrach and Rob Sweet, teaching pastors at Fellowship Bible Church in my…
Hey Love, It’s Day 3 of 21 Days- a prayer devotional written by Rob Sweet and Lloyd Shadrach, they’re teaching pastors at Fellowship Bible Church in Nashville, Tennessee. The theme for this first week is “God is in control” and today, Lloyd reminds us that “Nothing is left to chance.” He quotes several key verses…
Hey Love, Welcome to Day 2 of a prayer devotional written by Teaching Pastors Lloyd Shadrach and Rob Sweet of Fellowship Bible Church. Today’s theme is “Listen to God.” Do you love HEARING the Word of God wash over you too? It has SUPERPOWERS over our biggest fears. Not saying our fears completely go away……
Hey Love, Welcome to Day 1 of the 21 Days of Prayer, a devotional written by teaching pastors at our local Fellowship Bible Church- Lloyd Shadrach and Rob Sweet. As I was reading through today’s devotional on the sovereignty of God, I kept hearing Lloyd’s voice and wondered to my self, “Self, is there an…
Hey Love, If you’ve ever felt betrayed by a friend, this episode’s for you. I’ll read Ps 55 over you in today’s post. I love how the Word of God includes it all- the good, the bad, the relational crashes of heroes like King David… I’ll also give you a few tips from my…
Hey Love, Today I’m going to SHOW you (not just tell you) how important it is to laugh with your self, by sharing my most embarrassing moment of 2019. (If you’re driving and can’t see the photo attached to this episode page, please go see it later when you’re NOT driving- it’s a pic…
Hey Love, Welcome to our special Christmas episode of The Listening Well podcast. We’re playing around with some new theme music….Love to know what you think! :-0) At the end of our show today, I’m gonna announce the winner of our gift card giveaway! just in time for Christmas. :-0) Also, I…
Hey Love, Welcome to The Listening Well. I know you’re especially busy now that the most wonderful time is upon us- so THANKS for joining me! Today, we’re going to talk about forgiveness with a dear woman and a long time friend- Nan Gurley. Nan is a highly acclaimed, sought after actress, writer, artist,…
11/22/19 Hey Love, It’s been a while…. Did ya miss me? I’ve been distracting myself from dealing with my emotions by traveling and refreshing things around here. We changed some stuff on my website to go with the new name- The Listening Well… (which I forget to say at the top of this episode.) Today,…
Oct 2019 Hey Love, Callan Kreidel is a young woman who has been adversely affected by life AFTER affliction. The healing, she says, has been harder than the cancer. (Because of what she shares today, I put together a short list of things to say when someone you love is suffering. At the end…
Oct 2019 Hey Love, I’m talking really fast on this episode because…coffee. I’m so not a coffee drinker and my system was in shock, I’m sure, but I really needed coffee. Today, I will share with you a funny story about the title of last week’s episode (“Brown People Do Hospitality Better”) which has NOTHING…
Hey Love, Today on the podcast, I’ll do a deeper dive into why I’m feeling so passionate – and convicted- about hospitality, by sharing one particular example of how some Brown people did it for me and my family 45 years ago while on a visit to India. :-0) I’m pretty sure I…
September 2019 Hey Love, Welcome! Today, you’re going to get to meet a beloved leader, friend, neighbor (I wish she lived next door!!!) Colleen Radcliff. Read more…
Hey Love, This interview has been held back in the vault because it’s special and I wanted it to be the last in a series of parenting episodes (which wasn’t planned; it just sorta turned out that way.) I’m sure you’ll enjoy it whether you’re a parent, coach, teacher, disciple maker, or Bossgirl. Today,…
Hey Love, I’ve been anxious to tell you about the Parenting panel I served on a couple of days ago. I shared the stage with a couple of dear friends; one is scheduled to come in for an interview later this year- Heather Cartee- you’ll love hearing from her. And the other woman on the…
Hey Love, Finally fixed the glitch and rounding up this season 6 already with a solo episode today. This week, I’m going to talk to you about a fun opportunity.. and it may mean I get to meet YOU!!! I’m training to be a life coach and I’d like to practice on YOU!Do…
Hey Love, I was so glad to catch up with “g” in his studio just before his stadium tour kicked off. Blair was with me for support because I was so nervous prior to this interview, but Garth had us laughing from “Hello” and we had a ball. So you’ll be hearing Blair crack up…
Hey Love, This episode will be short and sweet because I’m giving my engineer/keyboard guy a little break. Especially since he got injured and had to go out of town twice this week for work. (Note to self; don’t injure your hands if your hands are at all important for your livelihood!!) I’m having a…
Hey Love, How do you achieve intimacy? Jenny Watson will teach us how to intimize all our relationships in 30 minutes today. :-0) She explains the 3 different types of intimacy. It ain’t just about sex Sister… (We do touch on sex in this interview, but that’s not all we talk about here.) If…
Hey Love, Do you believe that in order to have a happy life or a healthy marriage, opening up to others is imperative? My guest describes her marriage as one that was doomed from the start but when Lindsey Hays and her husband, Jonathan, allowed other voices to speak into their troubles, that’s when things…
Hey Love, I’m coming to you on a dreary night. My husband and I were supposed to attend a parenting seminar put on by Chip Dodd and Stephen James up in their new studio in Nashville. I had been planning on taking good notes and relaying all their wisdom to you today, but to no…
Hey Love, My friend, Lauren HuYoung, is here to tell us about the most difficult conversation she’s ever had, which will leave you feeling like you’re drowning in Grace because hers is the kind of story that does just that. Lauren’s future always looked shiny and bright… and clearly, God’s Goodness has been chasing her down all the…
Hey Love, So good to be back with you after a couple of weeks of travel. I loved everything about floating around in the Caribbean. I’m always glad to be back home on dry land though. The people on the KLove Cruise and the scenery were beautiful. I saw some things in myself on…