Seek and Savor- A podcast by Tara Dickson

We're starting off this season with a word from my friend Sarah about what to do when life take's a turn you didn't sign up for. 

Have you been longing to know Jesus in a way you've never known Him before? Do you see people around you growing in Him or growing cold? Are you convicted that God has more for you? You don't want to miss this episode drawing you to HIs side and giving you practical ways to know Him even more.

If you have ever struggled with selfishness, perfectionism, anxiety you name it there is FREEDOM from understanding why God called us to be cruicified with Christ. Press play and be encouraged. 

If trusting God has every been a challenge for you don't miss this episode. It's so easy to run ahead of God or lag behind in fear. What does it look like to cultivate the soil of your heart to trust Him more and more?  If this hits home be sure to share it with a friend.

We often think of courage being reserved for those times in our lives that are especially challenging. But, like we learned on the last episode we are living on a battlefield. And the courage we desperately need can be lacking. If this episode encourages you share it with a friend.

The lines are being drawn beloved. The stakes are high and it's time for us to show up for the fight. We need to remember the true enemy we are fighting, and engage. Don't miss this powerful episode. 

What would happen if we trusted God with our future? What if we trusted him to no our paths and lead us down them at the perfect time?  Today's epsidoe packs a powerful punch of walking in faith instead of fear. Share with a friend who needs this word.

What do you do when the darkness of this world is pressing in on you? I have good news friends.. While the world may be growing dark, Christ is always planting seeds of light. Share this episode to encourage a friend.

What is motivating you today dear ones? Is it your feelings? Is it your fears? Is it a need to control life or those around you. While the whole word is looking for love lets stop and look at the one who is LOVE. Let Him motivate you today.

The man God used to instruct us to "rejoice always," also told us that he was shipwrecked, beaten with rods and stoned. He was literally surrounded by danger but found the power that enabled him to live a life of rejoicing. Don't miss this powerful episode. And, when you're finished share it with a friend.

Don't miss this sweet conversation with my friend Becky, "farmgirl paints," as we discuss her book, Seeing God in the Sweet Ordinary. I'm praying our conversation shows you how to "lift up your eyes," and see the presence of God in whatever circumstances you may find yourself. You are so loved. 

Giving thanks should be more than a once a year thing. It should shape our lives. And, here is why. Giving thanks daily opens our eyes to God's presence that meets us in the messy middle, the ordinary and even the depths of grief. It has the power to change us. Don't miss this short but powerful episode. Play it on repeat. 

The fiercer the battle the more important it is to make sure our hearts are filled up with His word. And, we need the Spirit to open the eyes of our heart so we can soak in all the truth of it. Don't miss this episode as it equips you to savor even more of the truth so your roots grow deep. 

When you are laying your requests before God, it can feel like a wrestling match. I'm giving it to you God. Wait! I think I've got this. This is too heavy for me to carry Father.  This episode will encourage your hearts to trust God when you are praying. 

How in the world do we let it all go? The small stuff the petty grievances and the really deep hurts. Come take a walk with me beloved and let God use the world around us to teach us how to let go. 

As I sat in prayer for this episode, God gave me a fresh word on the joy of allowing His compassion to move us to action. I think your heart will be encouraged. 

Have you ever woken up with anxiety weighing upon your chest? With all the world throws at us this is getting more and more common. Let this episode bring your fresh hope as you find out what to do. 

This episode if for you beloved. Whether you have lost someone close to you or not. Because we all will experience grief of some kind and meeting God in the midst of it changes everything. 

We often think of squandering our time as something wasteful but in this case, it's actually part of a secret formula that will truly restore your soul. I'm so excited to release this special episode and I pray it leads you into sweet and refreshing places with your Lord. 

You guys asked for more and I listened to your hearts. This episode has more on how we can listen to God's voice in our lives. He has the best plans for us.

Most of us would agree that we want to love and be loved with a love that doesn't waver with time or under trial. Today's episode will encourage and equip your heart to do just that. 

We all desperately need to hear God's voice. But it can be challenging to quiet the noise around us and discern His voice. You are gonna love this episode.

Tara has her friend and author, Laura Thomas share a special word on having a "soul rest summer." A published Christian author, Laura writes heartwarming encouragment for your soul- especially in her romantic suspense, teen fiction, marriage and children's books. Originally from the UK, she lives with her husband in Kelowna, British Columbia as audacious empty-nesters. 

We all want to be rescued! And while we know Christ has saved us once and for all, we still desire to be saved from all manner of things. Press play and have your heart and mind renewed with the truth of God's word.

If peace is something you want more of, or something your kids are needing, don't miss this episode.  God's peace is available to protect our minds. 

When we allow our feelings, or current circumstances to lead us around, we become lost quickly. But allowing the promises of God to be the place from which we view our current lives, changes everything. Hope is right around the corner, friend.

The fastest way to exhaustion is through striving. Yet, many of us live that way and don't even know it. God has a good word for us today! Press play and find peace in Him.

This episode is a special request from one of you. If self- control is something that is hard for you in any particular area, I know your heart will be encouraged by this. Renewing our mind with God's word is always encouraging. 

Surrendering our hearts to God for Him to search us leads to LIFE beloved. I hope you'll listen in and receieve the refreshment He longs for you to have. 

We talk about lifting up our eyes TO Jesus but what could happen if we actually had His eyes? Don't miss this important episode that can change the way you see everything. 

Everyone says, it's more than knowing about God, it's knowing Him. Don't miss this episode that explains how to be a friend of God and the rich rewards that come with it. 

We are going deeper into the topic of light! This was new information for me! There is a reason we all love light. I hope you push play and are encouraged!

If you've been waiting a LONG time for God to show Himself faithful in something, today's episode is for you. I'm sharing a very special story of God's presence and how He will bring fresh hope again and again. 

Waiting is hard to do. It's especially hard when it feels like a whole season of waiting. But did you know WHERE you wait makes all the difference? Today's episode might be just what your heart needs. 

What does it mean for the goodness of God to chase you down? On today's episode I share a personal story of how God doesn't even let our failures stop his goodness. He literally chases after us with it beloved. Today's episode is full of HOPE.

When we shift our perspective from an earthly one to a Heavenly one it changes how we live Here and Now. It empowers us. Push play to shift yours. 

Now more than ever our world is desperate for the Light of Christ. Push play and be encouraged. 

Whether you are in a wilderness season or waiting for God to show himself faithful in something, your heart will be encouraged by this truth from God's word.

Sometimes there is a gap between what God tells us is true and what we seem to experience.  If this is true for you. Press play and be encouraged by the truth of God's word.

The last in our benediction series is a good one! This benediction will empower you to fight the good fight when you know who you are in Christ. 

The second podcast in our "Benediction Series," focuses on how to not let the anxiety and stress of this world drain our hearts of joy and peace. 

Words have the power to change the way we think and feel. But God's word has the power to actually produce something. Today's episode is the first in a series of 3 episodes where we learn the power of God's word as a benediction.

The question isn't whether we will be formed into something, but what we will be formed into. In order, for clay to be useful it has to be molded, shaped and formed into something. Don't miss this encouraging word about how God is faithful while we're on the potter's wheel.

Whether you are a parent wanting to equip your kids to hear God's voice or a single person wanting to learn how to listen better; today's episode will encourage your hearts that God has a plan. He always has a plan.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the unknown future? Today's episode will encourage your heart in how to trust God. It will also touch on listening to the voice of God. 

You will love this first episode of the TRUST series. If you have ever struggled to trust God to provide for you in some way, don't miss today's episode. If this is an area you always trust him, share this with a friend who IS struggling and stay tuned for next week. We all have areas we need to trust God.

If the state of the world has your heart overwhelmed this episode is for you friend. We're taking our hearts back to what matters and what has the power to change the state of our hearts. Don't miss this timely encouragement.

I don't know what causes you to worry. I don't know what keeps you up at night or brings that low grade anxiety to your heart. But, He does and there is rest for your soul on this week's podcast. 

From the very beginning God designed us to be vessels friend. Today, we're finding the secret to joy and how it involves us. 

In the days we are living it's imperative to know what/who we are placing our trust in. Today's episode is a gentle reminder for your soul, full of the powerful Word of God. 

Today's episode is special to me. I'm sharing what happened when I chose to cling to his right hand and slowed down enough to hear His still small voice. I hope it blesses you friend and that you are encouraged to make space to come away with Jesus.