Joy Fueled and Jesus Led

Lk10 trains spiritual moms and dads to form Joy-fueled, Jesus-led communities of practice. In this video podcast they gather together from the US, England, Ireland, and India to share around How LK10 creates spaces for securely attached community to form What practices have been most transformative What pitfalls we should aviod in nurturing hesed community this way.

In this “Struggling to Stay Joy fueled and Jesus Led, Toni and Matt discuss the dangers of believing that God desires us to run fast and far to complete the great commission. What if we are to run when He says run and rest when He says rest and wait when he says wait? How would that change the way we approach ministry and the way we do or do not judge others?

In this “Struggling to Stay Joy fueled and Jesus Led, Toni and Matt discuss the dangers of believing that God desires us to run fast and far to complete the great commission. What if we are to run when He says run and rest when He says rest and wait when he says wait? How would that change the way we approach ministry and the way we do or do not judge others? How did Toni handle herself when she was triggered by this statement recently.

In this “Struggling to Stay Joy fueled and Jesus Led, Toni and Matt finish breaking down Spiral Dynamics and finally have the discussion of how this affects the way people approach expressing gratitude.

In this episode of "Struggling to be Joy Fueled and Jesus Led," Toni asks Matt why some people resist thanking others who have given to them. And why some may feel manipulated when they get a thank you. What goes on in someone that would make them resist sending (or receiving) a thank-you card, or a gratitude text, etc. Matt turns to the human development model of Spiral Dynamics to make sense of our differing attitudes around reciprocity. This is the first of a few podcasts on this topic.

Matt summarizes all that has been talked about regarding addictive structures and stages of moral development. Most of us are “half-baked” so to speak and the beauty of life together is that we can agree on rhythms that lead us into healthy connections with ourselves, each other and God together. Do you have healthy rhythms in your life and community that lead you into relationships? If not, go to LK10.com to learn healthy rhythms that can carry all of the people in your community, no matter what stage of development they are in.

In this episode, Matt and Toni talk honestly and openly about addiction and how the path toward freedom is a path of compassion and relational intimacy within yourself, with God, and with each other. Shame, blame, and disconnection are not helpful, yet for many of us that is the only path that has been modeled for us. Listen in to hear what it look like to walk in Love with ourselves and others when we are struggling. Start training with LK10.com today to form healthy rhythms of attention that lead you and your family into relationship and Love.

How pre-conventional impulsivity looks differently in Toni than in Matt. And ways it be harnessed by Love for our good and God's glory.

Breaking down Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development helps Matt and Toni make sense of some of the strong emotions going on inside of her when she comes up against rules-based Christians, why some people are so afraid of the Way of Love and how often our motives (even Toni's) are really about avoiding pain.

In this new series Struggling to Stay Joy Fueled and Jesus Led, Toni invites you into conversations between her and her husband, Matt Daniels. These conversations are going to be completely unplanned, where Toni shares something that recently triggered her and then asks Matt to help make sense of what is going on. In this episode, Matt helps Toni understand why some institutional churches shut down a movement like Godly Play when it is actually creating true character transformation among their congregants and children, and in turn creating Vibrant Families of Jesus. for more information about Godly Play go to https://www.godlyplayfoundation.org/

In this episode, Toni has the joy of interviewing her good friend, colleague and fellow author of Relational Revolution and Joy Fueled, Dr. Kent Smith. A professor of 30+ years at Abilene Christian University and co-founder of LK10 and the Eden Center for Regenerative Culture, Dr. Smith has lived a lifetime experimenting with learning communities and is a master architect of creating communities that can love and lead well together with each other and with God. The inability to healthily make decisions together has brought about more division and corruption of power in the church (and world for that matter) than almost any other issue. Dr. Smith shares with us his journey into what he has coined “Divine Governance” and how it creates a way for the Kingdom of God to break forth as a result of every voice reflecting the image of God.  If you are interested in learning more, see the links below. And of course, if you would like to belong to a community of practice learning and implementing these skills, sign up for an intro call with LK10.com today. Eden Center for Regenerative Culture Sociocracy For All LK10.com

In this last bonus episode with Dr. Lehman, he continues with reasons 4 and 5 of why the Immanuel Approach is the most amazing plan in the world for people in high-stress environments like refugee camps, prisons, orphanages, recovery centers, shelters, military bases, etc?” We are not called to reduce stress as Christians. We are invited to reframe it and shift from a toxic relationship to stress to one of challenge that brings deep life meaning and satisfaction. Dr. Lehman shares how he lived in functional deism for many years before discovering the living presence of Jesus in his life! They also discuss the role of relational anger in social justice. The Immanuel Approach lived out in a community like LK10 promotes helps reframe stress in order to build resilient, vibrant Jesus-led communities. If you would like to cultivate this type of relationship with God and belong to a people committed to this kind of heart-to-heart connection together, see these links for possible next steps. LK10.com Immanuel Approach Basic Training https://www.immanuelapproach.com/immanuel-approach-book-now-available/ Alive and Well Face to Face Ministries

In these bonus episodes with Dr. Lehman, they jump right into the deep end of heavy emotions during our check-in, which allows Toni the opportunity to model how LK10 holds space for and responds when people share deep pain. Please listen with caution if you are sensitive to losing a close one. Listen in as Karl models how to handle grief, and Toni models how to show up for people grieving. Then, Karl begins explaining  the 5 reasons whythey Immanuel Approach is the most amazing plan in the world for people in high-stress environments like refugee camps, prisons, orphanages, recovery centers, shelters, military bases, etc?”  The Relational Revolution is underway and consistently interacting with the living, active, real-time presence of Jesus is an essential component of the cultural shift God is inviting His body into. If you would like to cultivate this type of relationship with God and belong to a people committed to this kind of heart-to-heart connection together, then see below for possible next steps: LK10.com Immanuel Approach Basic Training https://www.immanuelapproach.com/immanuel-approach-book-now-available/ Alive and Well Face to Face Ministries

In this 3rd interview part with Dr. Karl Lehman, co-founder of the Immanuel Approach, we discuss what Dr Lehman has not yet had a chance to say. Covering topics such as how the Immanual Approach creates secure attachment that changes the way we practice church together, transforming us into the relational and loving community Christ transforms us to be. We even pray Lk 10:2 for God to send laborers for the harvest. Stay tuned for one more bonus episode with Dr. Lehman coming soon. The Relational Revolution is underway, and LK10's newest book outlines how connecting with the live, active presence of Jesus is crucial to this movement. Being able to sense God comforting us, soothing us, giving us His perspective, and directing our steps is how we become hope-bearers in the world today. Relational Revolution: 5 Shifts to Rediscovering Church as Heart-to-Heart Connection will launch on April 18th for just $.99. Sign up with THIS PRE-RELEASE LINK to be notified as soon as the book is released so you can get your copy. Also, browse below for more resources on the Immanuel Approach. Immanuel Approach website and Book Alive and Well Face to Face Ministries

In this second part of an interview with Dr. Karl Lehman, co-founder of the Immanuel Approach. we hear where the Immanuel Approach is heading, what resources are available for free, and Dr. Lehman's deep heart motivation for why he gives so much of his time and resources away for free LK10's newest book outlines how connecting with the live, active presence of Jesus is crucial to this movement. Being able to sense God comforting us, soothing us, giving us His perspective, and directing our steps is how we become hope-bearers in the world today.  Relational Revolution: 5 Shifts to Rediscovering Church as Heart-to-Heart Connection will launch on April 18th for just $.99. Sign up HERE to be notified as soon as the book is released so you can get your copy. For more resources on the Immanuel Approach visit these links: Immanuel Approach website and Book https://www.immanuelapproach.com/immanuel-approach-book-now-available/ Alive and Well Face to Face Ministries

This is the first of a three-part interview with Dr. Karl Lehman, co-founder of the Immanuel Approach. Dr Lehman is a board-certified psychiatrist with twenty-five years and more than forty thousand hours of clinical experience. He has worked tenaciously throughout his career to integrate faith-based emotional healing with insights provided by psychological and neurological research. Dr. Lehman is also deeply committed to his own growth and healing. His personal struggle to connect with the living presence of Jesus really has paved the way for millions to sense God with them consistently and more predictably.  It is my great joy to share with you Dr Lehman's passion and life's work that brings hope to the world every day.   LK10's newest book outlines how connecting with the live, active presence of Jesus is crucial to this movement. Being able to sense God comforting us, soothing us, giving us His perspective, and directing our steps is how we become hope-bearers in the world today. Relational Revolution: 5 Shifts to Rediscovering Church as Heart-to-Heart Connection will launch on April 18th for just $.99. Sign up HERE to be notified as soon as the book is released so you can get your copy. For more resources on the Immanuel Approach visit these links: Immanuel Approach website and Book Alive and Well Face to Face Ministries

This is part 2 with Chris Coursey, co-founder of THRIVEToday Relational Skill Training. Here we jump right into how churches are more hungry than ever for relational skill training and younger people are motivated to train so they can be change agents in their communities. Chris also shares what he did when he was publicly attacked. His process is crucial to Christians learning to respond in love. If you are just tuning in and don't know what we mean by Relational Revolution, go back to episode 28 for an overview and grab LK10's upcoming book called Relational Revolution: 5 Shifts to Rediscovering Church as Heart-to-Heart Connection. It is due to release on April 18th for just $.99. Sign up here to be notified when it is released so you can grab your copy.

This is the first of a two-part series with Chris Coursey, an ordained minister, pastoral counselor, published author, international speaker, and friend. He and his wife, Jen, lead and design the THRIVEToday Training Program that uses brain-based exercises to train leaders, families, and communities in the 19 relational skills and the Immanuel Lifestyle. They are passionate about helping people acquire the skills to make relationships work. In this first part, Chris shares the history of THRIVEToday, what it is, how it came about and its unique contribution to the Relational Revolution.  If you are in any kind of leadership role, from parent to president, and want to learn how to love even your enemies and lead non-anxiously, you will not regret shoring up your maturity skills with THRIVEToday's premiere leadership training. Go to www.thrivetoday.org for more information. And check out any one of Chris Coursey's 6 books that help you apply relational skills in your daily life.

In part 2 of an interview with Ray Woolridge, exec director of Life Model Works, Toni shares the importance Life Model Works has had in her personal journey and in LK10. She then turns the conversation to Ray's involvement in writing Escaping Enemy Mode. His experience as a Brigadier General speaks volumes as he confronts toxic masculinity and mental health issues in the military. He courageously shares his personal journey towards valuing a relational way of being leaders in the world today. Connecting with Ray and hearing about his journey was inspiring and weighty. If you are needing a stronger scientific and theological basis for living church relationally, LifeModelWorks.org might be your next step.

Recorded just 5 days before Christmas, Ray Woolridge, exec director of Life Model Works shares his personal journey to LMW and how they are uniquely resourcing the Relational Revolution, offering not only the most foundational resources merging relational brain science and scripture but also focusing on transforming churches into whole-brained relational communities in the institutional church and beyond. It was such a joy to check in with Ray and hear God's precious words to him “It is enough.” And get a sneak peek at some books on the horizon! Look for part 2 next week. If you are needing a stronger scientific and theological basis for living church relationally, as well as possible consulting go to LifeModelWorks.org

In this episode, John White and Toni break down some of LK10's unique practices, why they are so revolutionary, and how LK10 connects and equips Christian Leaders in community to facilitate Joy fueled Jesus-led local communities. Do you need a community that can run with you as you train and seek to grow in this relational revolution? Do you long to feel confident in being church with the communities you are involved in? Then LK10 is your next step. Sign up for an Intro call today at LK10.com.

Today, Toni introduces John White, her friend, colleague and mentor. He is also the founder of LK10, Host of Stories Of the Revolution and co-author, with Kent Smith and Toni, of Joy-Fueled and Relational Revolution coming soon. In this episode, John and Toni sense God's heart for them and share how LK10 is sourcing the Relational Revolution by merging soul care and mission into a church expression that produces spontaneous sustainable transformation. If you need a community where you can grow a secure hesed attachment, and you want to see sustainable transformation in your own life that spontaneously flows into the lives of those around you, sign up for an intro call with LK10 today and begin your relational revolution.

Today, the interview with Dr. Wilder gets weighty as he offers the key to ending the polarization we find in the church today. What is necessary in order for Christians to stay relational with other Chrisitians even when they seem to be filled with fear, anger or even hate for others. When “soul murder” as Wilder calls it is encouraged within some church contexts, how do we not see those Christians as enemies and shut down on them? Do you have an interactive connection with God? Can you sense God's presence all the time, no matter where you are or what is happening around you? Can you feel His thoughts about others and let him change the way you feel and think about others? If you do not have a streaming heart-to-heart connection with God and yet want one, enroll for training today with LK10 where you will find resources and a community of practice to help you develop the not only the skills but also the automatic habits necessary to stream God's presence continuously without interruption. lk10.com

Last week we began a new series on Resourcing the Relational Revolution where you heard a little about the different people and organizations that have been fueling the value shifts that are helping people rediscover church as healthy heart-to-heart connection. Today we have the honor of hearing from Dr Wilder, one of the thought fathers behind this Relational Revolution. Dr. Wilder founder of Life Model Works, has co-authored many books including his latest Escaping Enemy Mode, written with Ray Woolridge. In this episode, we check in and listen to God together, following God's lead into a discussion about how elevating your own status can easily trigger enemy mode in others. Dr wilder answers questions such as, "Is competitive thinking automatically enemy mode?" And "What would be different if we could form healthy attachment with our enemies?" This was a deeply challenging and encouraging time with Dr. Wilder. If you are ready to learn how to escape enemy mode and love those who think differently than you, pick up Escaping Enemy Mode today and begin understanding God's call for His body to love instead of hate.

There are several organizations that are resourcing the Relational Revolution through producing content and training. In this episode, I fill you in on several of the vital source organizations and share what they offer and their differences. In following episodes, I will interview the founders of these organizations to more fully share what their organization does. You will also learn what their unique contribution is so that you can see how they complement each other and what your next steps are for training.

So much of life is out of our control and it can be tempting to grasp at solutions to feel stable and good about ourselves. What does it look like instead to face these struggles in relationship with God through our community? In this episode you get to be a fly on the wall during one of Toni's communities of practice to see how they showed up for her in a time of difficulty. Toni's Leader Team is a community of practice that meets twice a month. Attunement is one of the rounds. What do we do when someone checks in with heavy emotions? We ask the person what they need most from us and then we give them multiple choices. In this snippet, Toni kicks off the attunement round concerned for her son. Hilary, so beautifully offers the question (with multiple choices). When Toni chooses the listening option, Hilary follows up with "What question do you want us to listen on?" LK10's way of responding to heavy emotions is modeled beautifully, and you can see how powerful the listening time was for Toni. Go here for the article on Responding to Heavy Emotions. If you would like to find a community of practice to belong to, sign up for an Intro Call with LK10.com today.

This episode addresses life or death situations and what it looks like to listen to God as a community for how it ends instead of trying to merely have faith that God will heal or rescue, when maybe the ending is not what you expect. If you are done white-knuckling your way through life and faith and are longing for a more relational way of living with God and others instead of just applying principles about God, sign up for an Intro Call with LK10.com today to join your community of practice. Until next time.

This season addresses how to offer non-anxious leadership, even during painful and often overwhelming circumstances. Do we white knuckle it and force ourselves to believe that everything will be fine? Or is there a more integrated way to live through these moments? A way where we feel our hard feelings and sense God with us, holding us and showing us what we need to see in order to return to peace and even offer hope without the anxiety, striving, and fear. This episode picks up four years after the last when Toni asks God “How does this end?” referring to her daughter's chaotic and life-threatening journey. God shows her how it ends, allowing her to enter a future peace that unleashed creativity and hope for the daily journey. If you would like help in living into this level of intimacy with God, grab your copy of 4 Keys to parent Fearlessly and sign up for an Intro Call with LK10 today.

In this episode, Toni shares a personal example of how Jesus walked with her after finding out her daughter was self-harming. God gave her an image that continued to give peace during the 10 years of her daughter's life-threatening journey. This season is all about how to offer non-anxious leadership, even amid painful and often overwhelming circumstances. Do we white-knuckle it and force ourselves to believe that everything will be fine? Or is there a more integrated way to live through these moments? A way where we feel our hard feelings and sense God with us, holding us and showing us what we need to see in order to return to peace and even offer hope without the anxiety, striving, and fear. If you would like help in living into this level of intimacy with God, grab your copy of 4 Keys to Parent Fearlessly and sign up for an Intro Call with LK10 today.

Sometimes life situations seem impossible and out of our control. From personal situations like “Will my child make it through their emotional struggles? Or Will they ever come to faith?” to “Will God come through and rescue my friends who are in a war-stricken country?” these situations can leave us feeling bedraggled, helpless, and anxious. What is our role? Do we white knuckle it and force ourselves to believe? Or is there a more relational way to live through these moments? A way that does not remove the grief, but allows us to offer hope without the anxiety, striving, and fear. In this season, Toni invites you to listen in on a conversation she has with God about this very topic. She also shares stories of what it looks like to be non-anxious hope-bearers in an uncertain and chaotic world. Are you done white-knuckling your way through life and faith? Are you longing for a more relational way of living with God instead of just applying principles about God? If so, grab your copy of 4 Keys to parent Fearlessly and sign up for an Intro Call with LK10 today.

This is a surprise bonus episode where we get to hear Krispin Mayfield's journey into church as healthy attachment and a small way pastors can help create emotional safety for heart-to-heart connection to happen. Krispin's book Attached to God is a great place to learn more on how our relational connections affect us spiritually. And click here to sign up for Krispin's workshop Attachment and Spiritual Formation.

Have you ever been deeply served by someone educing your heart and your strengths? It is almost impossible to offer this to others if you have never experienced it yourself. Many of us were lacking mature elders in our lives who could invite us into maturity and healthy attachment. In this episode Toni jumps right into the final S: Serving Others, not pleasing or keeping them comfortable, but deeply serving them in ways that invite relational connection with themselves, each other and God. If you are longing to be served in these ways so that you can serve others don't hesitate to start your training with LK10 today. LK10.com is the starting place.

How often have you been somewhere where they seem to be speaking a different language, yet they do not explain what they are saying or doing? It's like you are just supposed to know how to behave. Or maybe you have been asked to share, but you don't know how deep to share or what is being asked of you. An effective facilitator makes sure you have all that you need to succeed. In this episode Toni recaps content from the last few weeks and jumps into the third "S" of effective facilitating: Setting Others Up for Success. In what ways are you being set up for success in your life right now? Do you have anyone who sets you up for success? Or maybe you are in charge of helping others succeed. Do you know how to set them up well or do they seem to wonder what you expect of them? Do you know the vision, values, practices, and expectations of the community you do life with? If you are hungry to learn how to set people up for success with this kind of attention, don't hesitate to start your training with LK10 today. Until next time.

What would community be like if you felt safe to share your deepest struggles, knowing that exactly what you needed would be offered, nothing more, nothing less? Do you often automatically give people what you think they need, or do you ask them first what would be most helpful for them and then respond accordingly? A relational revolution is sweeping through God's people globally. As the Training Champion for LK10, my key question has been “How do we help facilitate church in ways that grow healthy attachments to God and each other?” In this episode I recap content from the last few weeks and jump into the second S of effective facilitating: Being Safe Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, Toni recaps what this revolution is all about, clarify what she is not saying, and jumps into the first S of effective facilitating: Seeing. What would it look like if your only agenda when you were with someone was to notice what you notice, seeing them physically and with the eyes and heart of God? If you want to learn to facilitate this kind of love, don't hesitate to start your training with LK10 today.

In this episode Toni shares with you two key paradigm shifts that have drawn her to more effective ways of leading small groups, Bible Studies, dinner table conversations, and even larger group gatherings. Teaching ideas is wonderful, otherwise, you would not be listening to this podcast, but it can only get us so far. When we are gathered as community there is a more effective way to relate. If we want true connection we will have to shift some of our old ways of thinking. If you want to learn to facilitate relationally, don't hesitate to start your training with LK10 today.

A relational revolution is sweeping through God's people globally. As the Training Champion for LK10, my key question has been “How do we help facilitate church in ways that help people grow healthy attachments to God and each other?” Duty-driven, guilt-based, programmatic, building center, pastor-led forms of church have proven ineffective in seeing sustained character development and spontaneous multiplication. In this episode, I break down the five key components of this fundamental change that comes from seeing salvation as healthy attachment to God. If this is your first time hearing about being church relationally, you might want to pick up The Other Half of Church by Michel Hendricks and Jim Wilder or LK10's book Joy Fueled and Jesus led. Until next time.

In this episode, I have the immense privilege of interviewing Krispin Mayfield. In this interview Krispin gets in touch with the anger he feels over how toxic theology has contributed to the people of God insecurely attaching to God and each other. If you want to learn to rest in God's love for you, get Attached to God today. Krispin shares practical exercises that help move us towards a secure attachment. And if you want to belong to a community that sees church as growing a secure attachment with God and each other, sign up for an into with LK10.com today.

This is a surprise episode on infant-level maturity within the surprise season on child-level maturity! In this episode, Toni backtracks a bit to show how the gaps in her infant level maturity have affected her view of God into adulthood, how scripture was twisted to support that harmful view of God, and what growing a secure attachment looks like at this stage of her life. For more information on attachment, see Attached to God by Krispin Mayfield. For an in-depth personal account of growing a secure attachment, see Toni's Back to Joy. To experience a community of practice that sees church as healthy attachment with God and others, go to LK10.com and sign up for an intro call.

Ever think you know how someone is feeling? Or you know exactly what they need to do? Toni shares how so often she has parented with that as her base…However this approach to parenting can actually thwart us from getting to know our children better…and it also can stunt their growth. Listen in as Toni shares an amazing story of how her 6 year old managed his own anger and co-created with God a totally new reality with the help of attunement and curiosity! Is curiosity hard for you? Do you have a difficult time knowing what you are feeling and how to respond? In 4 Keys to parent Fearlessly, Toni models how to slow ourselves down enough to be curious about ourselves. That's where our growth begins. As we learn to be curious about our own emotions, we will grow our capacity for curiosity with others.

Join in as Toni shares how comfort is extremely important in the child stage of maturity. Many of us have never understood the role of comfort, when we need it or how to ask for it. And yet, the Holy Spirit is actually called the Comforter! So, this must be important! Here Toni shares a story of how this shows up in her parenting. Do you recognize when you need comfort? How do you respond? How do you receive comfort? LK10 helps families become communities of practice where we get to practice, make mistakes and learn together how to grow healthy emotional attachments to live more Joy Fueled and Jesus led. See LK10.com for more information.

Does it annoy you when people get angry for no reason? In this episode, I share with you how I have been unintentionally shaming my son when he gets mad. I had no idea how much I dislike being with people when they are angry about things that don't make sense to me. Thankfully, my husband and son gently helped me see these automatic responses in myself. If certain emotions bump you out, or you find yourself wanting to tell people that if they just thought differently they would not feel bad, or let them know why they should not feel the way they do, it might be a good time to start your training! LK10 helps the family become a community of practice where we get to make mistakes and learn together how to have healthy attachments to live more Joy Fueled and Jesus led. Go to LK10.com to start your training today.

This is a surprise season on child-level maturity, what it is, why it is important, and what are the key factors in parenting our own children through this stage. In this episode, I share with you the importance of understanding how we each uniquely show up in the world and helping others see their unique contribution as well. It is part of the child's stage of development. Hear a story of how this plays itself out with my son Matt. Can you articulate how Christ uniquely shows up through you? Do you know your strengths and how they contribute to your community? Can you help others discover their unique traits as well? If these tasks seemed daunting to you as a parent, maybe it is a good time to work on shoring up your own maturity. LK10.com is a great place to start! I also mention Strengths Finder and the Enneagram as great resources.

This is somewhat of a surprise season on child-level maturity, what it is, why it is important and what are the key factors in parenting our own children through this stage. In this episode, Toni shares some of the key tasks necessary for helping our children mature emotionally during their school-age years. What their responsibilities are and how we, as their caregiver and their community, can help them grow up to take care of themselves. If you realize that you never learned how to take care of yourself well, or articulate your own needs, it could be that it is a good time to work on shoring up your own maturity. LK10 is a great place to start! Go to LK10.com for more information. Until next time.

In this episode, Toni shares a journal entry from 2012 where God took her to a childhood memory to coach her in how He uniquely designed her to show up in the world. Parts of her were sometimes scared to shine because she did not want others to feel bad. In this spontaneous time with God, He reframes that fear and reveals how she was created to inspire and train others to be their best, unleashing her to be the trainer that she is today. How has God uniquely designed you to show up in your world? Do you delight in how marvelous and wonderful you are? Or do you shy away from the greatness you were designed for because of fear or shame? LK10 teaches you the rhythms of attention that help you connect with God around all things, even your design. Go to LK10.com to begin your training.

In this episode, Hilary Kline shares with us key paradigm shifts that had to happen in order for her to embrace a Joy fueled, Jesus-led way of life. She also gives us a peek into personal examples of how interacting with God removes fear and creates new possibilities. There may be some words or concepts that are new to you in this one. If so, stay tuned for season 3, where I will break down some of these terms and share resources that have proven invaluable on this journey. Hope you enjoy.

In this episode, Hilary and I share our story of how God drew us into a mother-daughter relationship that has changed our lives (and our families' lives) forever. There are countless ways God calls us to provide for each other's needs through spiritual adoption, whether it may be as a stand-in, supplemental, or replacement family member. That is how the family of God becomes mature and complete - one adoption at a time, as Jesus leads. However, while spiritual adoption is a crucial part of God's heart, it is not something we rush into because we want to help and love others. Dr. Wilder and others share more on this in The Life Model: Living from the Heart Jesus Gave you, including the problems to anticipate, principles to follow, and red flags to watch out for. Their wisdom on this matter has been essential for my family as we navigate following Jesus into these adoptions. Hope you enjoy.

In this episode, Toni shares with you a very intimate moment between her and God that changed her life forever and has become what she calls her “abiding place”, i.e. the place where she returns in order to continuously sense how deeply God enjoys her, and what God wants her to know about any given situation. What does Christ abiding in you look like? Do you have a place where you can go in your imagination that instantaneously anchors your body, mind, and soul into God's deep affection for you and His perspective on your life? The book Back to Joy shares stories and resources that have helped Toni on this journey. LK10 is a Christian leadership training organization...and If you would like help finding your own abiding place, email community@lk10.com with “abiding place” in the subject line, and someone from LK10 will contact you. Until next time.

In this episode, Toni shares another story of following the images that she sees in her mind as God leads her into her day. Paying attention plays such a big role in learning to be Jesus Led. Hope you enjoy.

In this episode, I have the immense pleasure of bringing you part 2 of an interview with Ed Khouri about his new book Becoming a Face of Grace: Navigating Lasting Relationship with God and Others. Ed is an Addiction Recovery Specialist and president of Equipping Hearts, and was also my Thrive trainer for Track I training back in 2013. Today, among other insights, Ed shares the power of recognizing the difference between a face of grace and a face of performance, as well as the four R's of Grace that guide us when we have failed to be the best of ourselves. If you have not yet picked up your copy of Becoming a Face of Grace, you can get it here on amazon. Other helpful resources include: Equipping Hearts For the Harvest Thrive Today

In this episode, I have the immense pleasure of bringing you part 1 of an interview with Ed Khouri about his new book Becoming a Face of Grace: Navigating Lasting Relationship with God and Others. Ed, who is an Addiction Recovery Specialist and president of Equipping Hearts, was also my Thrive trainer for Track I back in 2013. His deep tenderness for the pain in others never ceases to move me as it is born out of his own story of knowing Jesus in suffering and loss. Here he shares his own journey towards becoming Jesus led and how he came to write this series of books currently being released. Join us next week for Part 2 as we do a deep dive into Becoming a Face of Grace. If you have not yet picked up your copy of Becoming a Face of Grace, click here to get it on amazon.