Living In the Garden

Hello sweet friends! We missed you! This week, we chat about the paradox that is worthiness and unworthiness. Our sin and fallen nature makes us rather unworthy, yet the fact that Jesus died for us to redeem us makes us so so worthy of the Father's great love for us, His beloved sons and daughters. Join us in the conversation as we talk about different areas where we encounter unworthiness and how we can speak some truth into those places of our heart. Also, feel free to pray with this quote from Fulton Sheen, “God loves you despite your unworthiness. It is His love which will make you better, rather than your own betterment which will make Him love you. Often during the day say, "God loves me and He is on my side, by my side.”" Remember, our worth must lie in Him! With other news, this is our last podcast of season 1! It has been such a joy and an honor to chat with you all each week and share how the Gardener has been working in our hearts. Being as the three of us are encountering a pretty busy season of life in these next couple weeks, we felt that we were worthy of a break. We will be back though soon with a lot of new stories, wisdom, and laughter! Thank you for your commitment to our podcast, and know of our prayers for you! God bless!

Ch ch ch ch changes. Let's be honest, none of us really enjoy encountering the various transitions and changes that life throws at us, but there is a way to handle all those changes with grace and intentionality! Join us this week as we journey through this season of transition. As Isaiah 43:19 reminds us, “See I am doing something new! Now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? In the desert I make a way, In the wasteland, rivers.” What is keeping you from perceiving the change that the Lord desires to make new in your life? Here are the losses that Bill Bridges identifies with change. It can be helpful to identify them so that you can put a name to the feeling! Loss of Turf Loss of Attachments to People Loss of Meaning Loss of Control Loss of Future Loss of Identity Loss of Structure

Hello sweet friends! Join us this week as we chat about the power of your own personal witness and testimony. Your love story with Jesus is anything but insignificant and He desires for you to share your story with others. As we are reminded in 1 Peter 3:15, “Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope.” If you have never given a testimony before, be sure to check out Paul's testimony in Acts 22:6-21. He outlines his life before Christ, his encounter with Jesus, and his life thereafter. As always, know of our prayers for you!

Calling all artists! We are made in the hands of Our Creator, which means that we, too, have this desire within us to create. Join us this week as we venture through some of John Paul II quotes from his work, Letter to Artists, and chat with two of our favorite artists. Here are some of his quotes to pray with this week: Through his “artistic creativity” man appears more than ever in the image of God. All artists experience the unbridgeable gap which lies between the work of their hands and the dazzling perfection of the beauty glimpsed, the splendor which flared for a moment before the eyes of their spirit. In shaping a masterpiece, the artist not only summons his work into being, but also in some way reveals his own personality by means of it. How is your Creator desiring to reveal Himself to you this week? What does He want to reveal about who you are through His creation? Know of our prayers for you as you encounter the beauty this week.

Hey friends, How many of you feel like you're constantly playing the defensive end of things with life? We have been there. We feel that. We know you. We see you. The fact of the matter is that you are worthy of planning out your day to do and ordering your day in an intentional way. Join us this week as we give some practicals for right ordering your days! Our bible verse that we are sitting with this week is from Ephesians 4:1 "I, then a prisoner of the Lord, urge you to live in a manner worthy of the call you have received." You are worthy dear friends. Know of our prayers for you as you enter into this intentional planning!

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Hello friends! Join us this week as we talk about one of our favorite things: Liturgical Living! Whether you are new to this term or already have some traditions yourself, you won't want to miss joining in our conversation. We hope that you can take some of our ideas and make them your own this week. Here are some resources if you are looking for ways to celebrate the liturgical seasons or saint feast days: Catholic Icing: https://www.catholicicing.com/ Catholic All Year: https://catholicallyear.com/ Thank you for giving us a listen!

Hello sweet friends! How many of us actually know how to rest well? How many of us actually believe it is necessary to rest? Join us this week as we jump right into the topic of why it's important to rest and how you can go about resting well. We share a few of our favorite ways to take part in holy leisure, and we invite you to carve out some time in your week to do the same. Know of our prayers for you!

Hello friends! Join us as we reflect on the journey of Lent so far. Wherever you are in your journey, wherever the Lord is calling you to grow, you are welcome to take part in the prayer, reflection, and conversation with us. We are so blessed and grateful to have you with us. Remember, His mercies are new every morning. Each day is a day to start anew. Know of our prayers for you! Catch you next week!

Hello friends! Join us as we talk with our dear friends and brothers in Christ, Jacob and Jordan, this week about the topic of authentic masculinity. They help us dive deeper into our understanding of what it means to be a man and truly imitate Christ's love for His bride, the Church. We come to know ourselves through our relationship with one another, so you will not want to miss out on this two part series. Give us a listen and a like on Instagram while you're at it. We will catch you next week!

Sweet sisters, join us as we sit in a posture of receptivity this week and are reminded of the authentic femininity and goodness in which Our Heavenly Father has created us. In a world that skews so many definitions, it may be difficult to understand just what authentic femininity is. However, this reminds us that we need not be better at this or possess that; we simply need to be who we are. The world doesn't need what you have, it needs what you are. Woman, you were created very good. Your best gift is your ability to love. Open your hands and receive today. Let us echo our Heavenly Mama's Fiat, her brave "Yes!" Join us next week as we talk with our dear brothers in Christ and learn about authentic masculinity!

Hello friends! Join us this week as we answer eight crazy questions. Yup, we expose ourselves pretty vulnerably in this one. Please join us in the giggles and the fun! You are most welcome here. :) Feel free to DM us with your own funny moments!

Are you a newspaper or shanty type of fire builder? This week we share some practicals for maintaining and sustaining the fire, so to speak, that happens after we go on a retreat. Throughout it all, we are reminded that His voice is constant, in the high highs, the low lows, and everything in between. As Colossians 1:6 reminds us, "In the same way, the gospel is bearing fruit and growing throughout the whole world – just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood God's Grace." Do not lose hope, dear friend. He never abandons us. The Lord's voice is the Lord's voice. He provides us with moments of grace to fuel us for the journey, so that we may never forget His faithfulness. What have been some moments of grace for you this week? Please know of our prayers for you. In the meantime, tell a friend about our podcast and give us a like on Instagram! See you next week!

In a world that skews and stains the definition of love, it may be difficult for us to comprehend what a relationship with the Lord entails. Lucky for us, the Lord desires more than just a relationship with us. He yearns for a deep intimacy. "I belong to my lover, and for me He yearns" (Song of Songs 7:11). Our sweet Garden Dweller yearns for us, friends. May we give Him the space to dwell and tend to the gardens of our hearts this week. Is it difficult for you to accept love? Perhaps you struggle to feel worthy of such love. Sweet friend, we encourage you to sit in a posture of receptivity and allow the Lover of your Soul to pour His divine love and intimacy into those broken pieces of your heart today. You are so so worthy.

What time is it? It's BWYFA o'clock! This week we share a simple, yet important reminder to Be. Where. Your. Feet. Are. As you dive into this topic with us, please take some time to pray with this verse from Psalm 32:8 "I will instruct you and show you the way you should walk, give counsel, and watch over you." Where are you walking this week? How can you more intentionally be present in the here and now? What is the "next thing" you are waiting for and how is it robbing you from the joy of this present moment? We are so glad that you continue to join us in conversation each week. If you haven't already, give us a follow on Instagram at Living in the Garden Podcast. Catch you next week!

Hello friends! How many of you have made the perfect plan, just to watch it unravel exactly how it shouldn't? We all love a good Google Doc, but if we are being honest, sometimes the doc fails. Join us this week as we share quite the bust of a birthday, yet marvel in just how good Our Father is in the midst of it. For your prayer, we encourage you to sit with Daniel 3:18 where he reminds us "and if not, He is still good." Our encouragement for you is to recognize the areas in your life where you can be more fluid, not just flexible. Know of our prayers for you, and we cannot wait to see what the Lord reveals in the garden of your hearts this week.

Hello lovely humans! Join us this week as we jump into the topic of comparison. Yup, we have all been there before and experienced the loneliness and sadness it can bring to our souls to compare ourselves to others. Journey with us through the garden as we recognize and appreciate the beauty that each one of us brings to the Living Garden. Here are several of the quotes you can pray with this week: "Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect." -Romans 12:2 "What really matters in life is that we are loved by Christ and that we love Him in return. In comparison to the love of Jesus, everything else is secondary. And, without the love of Jesus, everything is useless." -Saint John Paul II We encourage you to pray with which flower you are this week and ask the Lord to reveal how your uniqueness brings such life to the rest of the garden. As always, please know how loved you are! We look forward to chatting with you next week!

Hello beautiful friends! This week we dive into the beautiful topic of authentic friendship. What differentiates an authentic friendship from a surface-level friendship? How do you make and maintain friendships? Well, trust, a good foundation, intentionality, and a willingness to share in both the joys and sufferings of life together, if you want to name a few. Of course, there is a lot more where that came from. Here are our quotes from the week to accompany your prayer: "God sends us friends to be our firm support in the whirlpool of struggle. In the company of friends, we will find strength to attain our sublime ideal." -Saint Maximillian Kolbe "Faithful friends are a sturdy shelter; whoever finds one has found a treasure. Faithful friends are beyond price; no amount can balance their worth. Faithful friends are life-saving medicine; and those who fear the Lord will find them." -Sirach 6:14-16 Which friendships are you most grateful for in your life? How can you strive for greater intentionality with your friends? We encourage you to reflect on that and reach out to your friends this week! As always, we hope you can feel just like you are sitting around the table sharing in the conversation with us! Be sure to give us a like on Instagram if you have not already, and DM us with anything you'd like to share about your own experience with authentic friendship. See you next week!