Restore Ministries

Psalm 131 tells us that we have a part in regulating the state of our own hearts: "But I have calmed and quieted my soul...." Listen as Julie and Anna discuss Lesson 4 of Julie's newest study, "From the Inside Out." In this episode, they will talk about two vital skills we can practice to stay in (or get back to) a state in which we have the ability to experience strong feelings, impulses and desires without acting out of them. Click HERE to learn more about this study.

The most powerful voice you will hear today is the one in your own head. The constant running commentary in our heads can shut down our hearts. Listen as Julie and Anna discuss the Lesson 3 of Julie's newest study, "From the Inside Out." Click HERE to learn more about this study.

The scripture is clear that our behavior is actually a symptom- an indication of the inner state of our hearts. Listen as Julie and Anna talk about Lesson 2 of Julie's newest study, "From the Inside Out." Click HERE to learn more about this study. Click HERE to reference the Feelings Chart Julie references in this podcast. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss our next podcast!

From the Inside Out Lesson One - Where Are You? Like driving a car while ignoring the indicator lights, living unaware of our hearts has disastrous consequences. We are called to reflect the heart of God to our world. We can only fulfill this calling by connecting with His heart, which requires us to be equally aware of our own. Join Julie and Anna as they discuss Lesson 1 of Julie's newest study "From the Inside Out" that is AVAILABLE NOW! Ways to Participate in From the Inside Out 1) Walk through the study with members of the Restore Team as an online community 2) Facilitate a group of your own 3) Listen to Julie's teaching for your own personal use Use the link below to learn more. Use code INSIDEOUT15 to save 15% now through September 30th! https://restore-ministries.teachable.com/

You Can Be Anything You Want to Be (And other lies you were told) Part 2 of 2* You believed that passion, perseverance and a good plan would propel you right where you intended to be, or at least pretty close. But as the last year has taught us all, you don't have as much control over life as you've been told. Listen to a fun talk recently recorded at City Life, a city-wide monthly meeting of young professionals, to hear Julie share what hope looks like, even when life looks nothing like you thought it would. (Hint: it has nothing to do with working harder). *Part 2 includes a Q&A session recorded at the event.

You Can Be Anything You Want to Be (And other lies you were told) Part 1 of 2 You believed that passion, perseverance and a good plan would propel you right where you intended to be, or at least pretty close. But as the last year has taught us all, you don't have as much control over life as you've been told. Listen to a fun talk recently recorded at City Life, a city-wide monthly meeting of young professionals, to hear Julie share what hope looks like, even when life looks nothing like you thought it would. (Hint: it has nothing to do with working harder).

We are beyond worry after months of Covid but the winter ahead is unlikely to bring the relief we had hoped for. How can we strengthen our soul for what lies ahead? We want to help in this episode as we chat about Julie’s upcoming new live streamed teaching series "From the Inside Out - Why Your Heart Matters More Than What You Do,"

We are facing Christmas this year with so many uncertainties. If you’ve ever had a picture of how Christmas should be, chances are, this year that picture may unravel. Listen as Julie shares about how to Unhitch from the Christmas Crazy Train.

In Episode 14 we have a surprise on our Head 2 Heart podcast! We turn the tables as you will hear Julie interview Anna about how to stay centered on Jesus during the holidays of 2020. For more information on the Christmas Matters book you can go to christmasmattersbook.com.

*Before listening you may want to go back and listen to Episode 12 as we make references here to the teaching there. Listen in to a conversation between Julie Sparkman and Anna Nash as they process together how to live responsively rather than reactively in turbulent times. “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23 holds the secret. God offers us a radically different way of life where we can live out of what is within us rather than what is around us. Be refreshed as we learn to live connected with our hearts on the journey God has for us. Questions to think about: 1. Do I engage change via symptom (what it looks like on the outside) or do I look past the symptom to the source (from where is it coming)? 2. How aware am I of my heart at this particular moment?

Guarding Your Heart in Turbulent Times - Living responsively rather than reactively to the world around you Our world is ever-changing, but never more than in our current times. The book of Proverbs offers us a radically different way of life where we live out of what is within us rather than what is around us. Join Julie Sparkman, for a time of refreshment as we learn to live connected with our hearts on the journey God has for us.

Covid has thrust our strongly individualistic culture into a civil war of personal rights. Join us for 20 minutes of thought provoking discussion on how we might winsomely showcase the love of Christ in response to the anger threatening to divide our churches, homes and nation.

Julie and Anna jump into the trying season of Covid-19 with a conversation about emotions and challenges that we have been experiencing during this unexpected and unprecedented time. Julie walks us through the 4 stages of emotions most of us have felt as we have attempted to stay steady and stable throughout. 4 STAGES: 1. Shock 2. Creating Rhythm 3. Loss 4. The New "not so" Normal We recommend some personal processing time with God by reading and journaling through Isaiah 61 for encouragement. Stay tuned as we will take Covid-19 questions and challenges from the audience in our next episode - Covid-19 Part II. And as always, we recommend that you reach out for professional help if you are struggling with hopelessness. To make an appointment with one of our counselors visit restore-ministries.org.

In Episode 9 of Head to Heart you can listen in as Anna Nash, Jennifer Phillips and Julie Sparkman are talking about the upcoming book release of Unhitching From the Crazy Train - Finding Rest in a World You Can't Control. To order books go to amazon.com,

Today, Julie and Anna discuss the implications of jumping to conclusions as they discover the gospel together in a particular situation.

In this episode Julie Sparkman helps us answer the question, "It is what it is, what now?" by teaching us to embrace reality without resignation.

Episode 6 is titled "New Year, New You...AGAIN!" Come hear Julie and Anna chat a bit about New Year's resolutions, life change and the gospel.

In Episode 5 Julie talks about marriage and the problem of TTND syndrome (2 ticks, no dog) What happens when we attempt to suck life out of each other instead of living from the resources of Christ.

If you had 20 minutes with a counselor what would you ask?

It is what it is, what now? Finding the hope of the gospel when I don't like who I am.

Episode 2 talks all about codependent behavior patterns and using the freeze-frame exercise to begin the process towards freedom.

Our very first podcast includes an introduction to the ministry of Restore, some thoughts on parenting kids in teen-age years and beyond, along with deciding your roles and responsibilities in relationships. We are always desiring to help you apply the gospel to daily living.