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Send us a textHappy 4th Podcast -iversary!My guest today is a friend I've met in the last few months.  We've connected through mutual ministry friends and I'm glad to know her - and for you to get to know her.We talk about weary times and how to feed your soul: Whether you are a new mom, caregiver, going through medical treatments, or just busy at all the things.Elizabeth SantelmannSunshine in My Next Podcast

Send us a textI'm definitely right in the middle of this parenting thing with so many of you.  By no means an expert.  I wish today's episode was with a guest who had this down. But, I just wanted to share some things that I'm in the middle of learning with my boys.1. Pray Scripture over your boys. : Isaiah 41:10"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand". 2 Timothy 1:7"For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline". Philippians 1:20–21"It is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always, Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death". Psalm 112:7"He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord". Deuteronomy 31:6"Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you". 2.  Give them opportunity to be courageous3.  Let them read about men who were courageous

Send us a textThis week I'm sharing with you my top quotes from a favorite recent read: Living Life Backward by David Gibson I really could have quoted so much of the book, but as I've read and re-read many portions of it as I teach Ecclesiastes to the ladies of our church...these are the ones that I come back to and want to not forget.These are all quotes from his book:1. "He means there is nothing new we can ever discover to break the cycle and so satisfy us."2. "In this world, those who follow Jesus Christ never find a permanent home.  We find peace with God through Christ and there is rest for the weary and burdened.  But the gospel does not lead us into a settled life of contented ease."3. It is part of living well to accept two things: first, we are enclosed within time bounds, and second, God is not."4.  Every tear and every sighing sorrow for my wrongs, whether through things I have done or had done to me - each one will be sought out by the God who is perfect justice, truth, mercy, and love. 5.  (on Ecc 4:6) "It simply means rest - peace of mind and calmness of soul.  Its a word to capture the deep well-being of those who know their place in the world, content with the boundary lines of their life and able to enjoy the fruits of their labors with a cheerful heart."Shame with Wesley PriceThe Lord of Psalm 23LIving Life Backward

Send us a textInstagram is a great place to meet people - and connect with common interests.  That's how I "met" today's guest: AnnaClaire  - love the Southern double name.In this episode we laugh, share Scripture, talk about how creativity, food, reading, hospitality, and connecting with God all show us how God means to be in a relationship with us!Come be inspired and encouraged!AnneClaire on IGHosannaRevivalEdith Schaeffer Hidden Art of HomemamakingThe Rest of GodSea EdgeEdith quote: "Be satisfied with the fact that although your art or talent may never be accepted by the world as anything great, and may never be your career, it can be used to enrich your day by day life: enrich it for you, and for the people with whom you live.  Come to a recognition of the fact that it is important for you to be creative in this area to the extent of your talent: important for you as a person who is a creative creature."

Send us a textMaybe you find it hard to remember that the Lord loves you - especially if life is hard.  And when is life ever a piece of cake?This week I share with you three Psalms that God is teaching me - and how you can use them to instruct your heart to remember the steadfast love of the Lord.Psalm 107:43Psalm 108:4Psalm 109:30

Send us a textWhat do you when life gets really hard?Do you still practice creativity even in the dark?In this episode, author and mom and editor and NC resident Amanda and I talk about how do you live a creative life even in the hard, like in the Fall of 2024 when Hurricane Helene hit both of our houses.Listen in and then go live your own creative life!First Amanda episodeTree Street Kids21st Pack Mule

Send us a textAmy and I sit and talk about church hurt, community, growing up in a ministry family, and doing ministry to the hurting in our communities.Welcome to Our World

I'm finishing up the Aging with Grace series.  I loved the book and I hope you will get it and love it too.Here are the previous episodes in this series if you are new here.Aging 1Aging 2Aging 3Get the book!

Here are your 5 tips for helping you get through the upcoming busy holiday season:1.  Invite others over on a whim2.  Use store bought3.  Everything Doesn't have to match4. If Kids are involved, make it fun, not stuffy5. Say no - have time where you are not hostingMy husband's favorite dessert

I love reading!  I love thinking about what I read and how to put it into practice - or just remember it!  So, on today's show I talk about three quotes I've read recently and how I've been thinking about them.Quote 1: Winn Collier: A Burning in My Bones "And still, this lifelong desire to congruence between the outward appearance and the inward life: I'd like to actually be what people think I am."Quote 2: John Starke: The Secret Place of Thunder "If our performative culture has led to disintegrated inner lives, then Jesus provides a path toward wholeness."Quote 3: Christopher Ash: Psalm Commentary vol 1: "The glorious King and flawless man of Psalm 24 here leads his covenant people in passionate prayer, interwoven with sweet meditation, that each of us may walk in his paths and that the whole people of God may in the end be delivered out of all our troubles." (on Psalm 25)

My friend Jodi joins me today to talk about her new book, Trust Issues, and we talk a lot about her journey and how the spiritual disciplines have helped shape her life and ministry.  Trust IssuesJodi's info

The church can be a tricky subject.  It is not a perfect thing.  But, Jesus died for her and the Word tells us to be a connected and integral part of the church.  So, in this episode, I'm encouraging us to do the sameInvitation to a JourneyHabits of Grace

Praying is on the easiest and hardest disciplines there is for the Christian. I hope you are encouraged in this episode.Prayers in the NightInvitation to a JourneyEvery Moment HolyValley of Vision

Hey yall!  On this episode we are talking about what we do with the Word as we are reading it: meditating on it, memorizing it, journaling through it, writing it out.I hope you find just one thing that you can incorporate into your "quiet time" to help you understand, know, and love, and obey the Word better.here are some resources:Andrew Davis on MemorizationGlenna Marshall on memorizing

I'm back!  We are starting a series on the spiritual disciplines.  I can't wait to share and grow with you as we talk about rhythms of how God works grace in our lives through habits!This first episode of the series we are talking about Bible intake: hearing, reading, and studying. I fly through these, it is just an overview. If you have any questions, reach out.  And I share some resources below:An Infinite JourneyHabits of GraceSpiritual Disciplines for the Christian LifeInvitation to a JourneySlugs and BugsSeeds Family WorshipJesus Story Book BibleShanes sing the PsalmsSandra Sings the Psalms

Sarah Bragg is one of the people that encouraged me to start this podcast years ago when we both lived in the same city.Now, Sarah is back and has just released her new book.  She was on the podcast a few years back and you can listen to that here

Are you ever so busy during the holidays that you forget its about Jesus until everything pauses and stops at midnight on Christmas Eve - after all the stores are closed, the post office won't deliver any more, the church services are over...This episode is for you and me.  My friend Ashton joins me again - so hope this short episode will encourage your heart!

My friend Ashton and I hang out today on the podcast talking about how to show hospitality at the holidays.  Ashton shares how we can use our senses to delight others and ourselves in our homes.  And I share some thoughts to remember when you are practicing hospitality!And yes, we forget the Sight - so I think through those over on IG in the show notes.

Happy Thanksgiving week yall!  I'm so thankful for you!This is just a short episode that will hopefully lead you to more gratitude in your life - especially in this week of Thanksgiving!Nancy's book

My friend Wesley Price joins me today.  And yall...this was such a powerful conversation for me.  Wow.We talk about good and bad shame, how if affects us and our parenting.  And where the gospel interacts with us (because we know it does).Wesley Price  CounselingDavid Benner booksShame and Grace

Today's episode is all about habits.  I know, this isn't January 1, but I wanted to share with you habits that I do - some simple, some more involved - that help me experience God, my need of him, his closeness to me.Liturgy of the OrdinaryEvery Moment Holy

100 episodes yall!Thanks so much for listeningToday I give you some of my favorite things:Renovare PodcastGod Walk bookCrossway PodcastBulletinRussell Moore podcastPaul Tripp PodcastMarked by Grace podcastRaising Boys and GirlsAging with GraceEven Better Than EdenRaycon Ear budsVan Deusen Blue

Are you a high-capacity person?Do you do all the things? Are you someone who doesn't do all the thing?Well, I pray that these musings would be helpful for you as you maybe deal with  similar thoughts as I do.

This is just a short word of hopefully blessing in your life.  Have you ever wondered what it looks like to delight in and obey God's word?  Well,  I hope this will give you just a few thoughts toward that.Thoughts to Make Your Heart SingBruce Ware theology book - great for beginners and Bruce's wife is Jodi not Connie.  Boice commentary on Psalms

The Psalms help us so much in life.  Psalm 107 helps us see our need for gratitude, humility, closeness to our Savior, and wisdom. Come along with me as we take a quick look at a few of those things and how the Spirit can grow them in your life with God.Andy Davis book on Heaven

We all want to know what to do, when to do it, how to do it.  Even in the Christian life we often feel like we want to know where we are heading, how do we make choices, all those questions we deal with at every stage of our lives.My friend Jamie Harper joins me today on the podcast - not to give us all the answers - but to help us think about what the answers might be.Join us as we talk about spiritual direction and navigating decisions.Jamie on InstaFriends UniversityVisions of VocationLosing Our ReligionAnatomy of the SoulJamie on SubstackKim on Substack

This week I talk with my friend LeighAnn about community and what that looks like at different ages and what we can learn from each other.Here's a link to her new podcast

Real Life Stories with GodMary's Whole LifePsalm 85

Here's the links for Weekly Short 2:Psalm 119:64The Secret Place of ThunderThe Bulletin

My friend Raleigh joined me today on the podcast. He is the founder of let my people go and hosts the mercy cast podcast. You will want to check both of those out. He has also written the book vulnerable, which would be a good read for anyone not only in ministry, but anyone wanting to see the world and make a difference for the sake of the gospel. vulnerable Let me people go Mercy cast podcast I pray that this episode will help you think and see, and be willing to listen to stories in a new way. I know it has helped me think more in the last couple weeks.

Weekly shorts are just that - a short episode where I tell you about 5 things I'm loving - each week - under 10 minutes!Two Peas blogTwo Peas CookbookEugene Peterson The PastorRuss Moore Podcast with Sam AlberryRuss Moore with David BrooksSally Lloyd Jones FernandoSally with Jon Guerra

Whitney AkinM25 BBQNone Like Him

Aging with Grace"A Pastor once asked an elderly, childless widow, 'What can I do for you?'  Her simple response: 'Don't forget me.'" (page 45)"Their age did not stop them from hoping in the promise of the Messiah or from glorifying him as they waited.  God's choice of including elderly people in the narrative underscores his perspective on aging." (page 46)"Don't forget me.  Give me hope that you will keep your promise; give me the comfort of your presence." (page 50)"Choosing worship with tears streaming down her cheeks cultivated that seed of hope, and it grew into a flourishing, fruit-bearing elderly woman." (page 52)"The Bible is my authority for faith and life, including how I view aging." (page 54)Episode one of this series

This is a very personal podcast in which I share with you the hard that has been losing my Mom this summer.  And I also share with you where the podcast and life work are going. Thanks for listening

Are you aging?  Do you struggle with wrinkles or gray hair?I'm starting a  series about Aging by going through the book Aging with Grace by Sharon Betters and Susan Hunt.So, this week we are looking at chapter 1.  I hope you will get the book or listen to it on Kindle or Hoopla.  SO SO GOOD!Aging with GraceAmazon bookCrosswayNew website that is a work in progress: 

This is a short prayer-filled episode that I hope will be an encouragement to you.Russell Moore on Tim KellerNick Roark on CS LewisAsheritah on Lavish HospitalityPrayers of Rest

Kathy Howard and I have gotten to know one another through Katie Orr and her ministry.  She is an author, a wife, a mom, and a Grandma.  I love getting to see her flourish in those roles over on Insta.  We are talking knowing how to study your Bible today.  And she gives a great book on prayer toward the end so check that out.Kathy HowardHer last best bookEnjoy God's Word Conference 2023

Tara Melber is a foster and adoption mission specialist with the state of Georgia.  She works with families and churches who have a desire to foster and adopt - but also just folks who don't, too.  We talk about trauma, church hurt, anxiety, parenting...so much in this episode!Mission GeorgiaFostered

Kendall Vanderslice heads up the Edible Theology Project.  She loves talking about, baking, and eating bread.  She also studies the history of food and bread and everything is so fascinating.  My favorite part: she recognizes the connection between bread, the table, the Table, and community and communion.  Such a great podcast!  I hope y'all enjoy it as much as I did Kendall's podcastWebsiteAmazon link

This is just a quick podcast today talking about some of my favorite Spring ThingsThis saladParenting PodcastThis Crossway PodcastSarah Bragg's podcast with meCourtney Shelton was on the show

Goodkind has been a regular part of our household holidays for a few years now.  We love their meaningful, playful, gospel-centered products that help all of us focus on the gospel!Chris Pappalardo, one of the founders of GoodKind, joins me today on the podcast.  We talk about the graticube, rhythms for your home and family, and going on walks.GoodkindSummit RDUBurning in My Bones

Meg King is a dear friend of mine - one I miss dearly because she lives across the country from me now.  She is such a friend to pull up a barstool, chips and guac, and talk for hours.  Meg is a wife, mom, grad student, counselor, women's ministry speaker, church member, writer, friend. You'll want to know her and listen to this episode!SubstackInstagramCradle Cross Crown

Psalm 46 is one of those that I love.  Also, one with verses (in christian business circles) taken completely out of context.  

We are getting back into praying the psalms and reading them together.  So, here is Psalm 45 as we await our True King.

Tara is a neighbor, teacher, and pastor's wifeWe recorded this show late in the Fall but with the holidays I'm just now getting around to sharing it with you.  I'm hopeful that it will be a blessing to you as we talk discipleship, family, the local church, and books.  Christ the King Augusta

Psalm 44There will always be ups and downs in the Christian life - but God is always the same and we can trust in him and his steadfast love!

Julia Higgins joins me on an episode of Lavish Hospitality.  I first came to be acquainted with Julia back when I was working at Southern Seminary but now she teaches at my alma mater - Southeastern Seminary.Her new book releases and if you have any interest in teaching the Word, knowing how to study the Bible better, or if you are in leadership and train women to teach the Word - you need this book.  We also talk about liturgy and the book of common prayer. Here are some resources:Be Thou My VisionCommon Prayer Daily30 Days Psalms 

Palm 43 - finally back at it.This is a great continuation of Psalm 42 - here the verses repeat toward the end of the PsalmsAlso, how I came to know and love this Psalm was through the music of Sandra McCracken

Valerie joins me today on the podcast.  We talk about everything from sitting outside, to being introverts, to having boys, to reading books, and many other things.Mostly we talk about life as Christian women - how we can speak God's truth for ourselves into our minds and hearts - and therefore we can also be ready to impart that to our kids.Valerie's websiteHer InstagramValerie's book on AmazonHer ideas for BORED boys:https://www.valeriefentress.com/post/the-art-of-being-bored

Psalm 42May God bless the reading of his word