Podcast appearances and mentions of douglas mckelvey

How Can Mundane Moments Become Sacred Acts? Host Curtis Chang welcomes Every Moment Holy author Douglas McKelvey for a special Holy Week conversation about how liturgical prayer can transform daily routines into sacred encounters. What if folding laundry or doing dishes could become moments of divine connection? As Easter approaches, Curtis and Douglas invite you to step into a deeper spiritual rhythm—where every moment pulses with holy meaning. Douglas also leads listeners in some liturgical prayers from his books. Resources mentioned in this episode: James K.A. Smith: You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit (video talk) James K.A. Smith's You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit The 1928 U. S. Book of Common Prayer (pdf version) The Creed commonly called the Apostles' Creed (pdf version) Evening Prayer (Sedona Rite) (including The Lord's Prayer) Andrew Roycroft's Substack: New Grub Street More from Douglas McKelvey: Every Moment Holy Books & Prayers (The Rabbit Room) Douglas McKelvey's Instagram Good Faith Live “Watch Party” Russell Moore, David French, & Curtis Chang: Trump's First 100 Days   Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   Sign up: Redeeming Babel Newsletter  

Text: Galatians 3:1-18 God's plan to undo the fracturing of humanity has always been to create a people marked by faith. This faith is not about being intellectually right but about trusting—entrusting ourselves to the crucified Messiah who is bringing blessing to all the nations of the earth. Includes "A Liturgy for the Ritual of Morning Coffee” from Every Moment Holy Vol. 1 by Douglas McKelvey.

In today's episode, I continue my conversation with Douglas McKelvey, author of the Every Moment Holy series. We shift our focus to writing as a sacred rhythm—a way to process challenges, steward creativity, and connect with God in meaningful ways.Douglas shares his journey of writing prayers, including how the death of a dream led him to create some of his most meaningful work. If you're looking for inspiration to keep creating or longing for encouragement during a season of uncertainty, this episode will speak to your heart.Episode Highlights:The connection between creativity and worship in difficult seasons.How Douglas's personal challenges shaped the Every Moment Holy series.Stewarding your creative gifts, even when outcomes are uncertain.Writing is a way to process pain, hope, and faith.Encouragement for those navigating the “death of a dream.”Resources or Episodes Mentioned:Every Moment Holy Vol 1Every Moment Holy Vol 2Every Moment Holy Vol 3The Every Moment Holy app for accessing prayers for daily lifeConnect:If this episode inspired you, share it with a fellow creative or someone navigating a challenging season. Don't forget to leave a review to help others discover the Simply Wholehearted Podcast.RESOURCES FOR YOU:Wholehearted Enneagram Coachinghttps://bit.ly/SWcoachingcollectiveEnnea-what? The Beginners Guide to the Enneagram(free course + printables)https://bit.ly/Enneagram101GuideThe Real History of the Enneagram Course(use code AMY for 40% OFF)https://bit.ly/EnneagramHistoryShould Christians Use the Enneagram? (Amy's book)https://amzn.to/3VB9PrxConnect with Amy:IGWebsite

Send us a textIn this episode, Anna talks with the author of the 'Every Moment Holy' liturgical prayer books, Doug McKelvey. Doug shares valuable insights regarding practicing the presence of God as a family and the heart behind this precious series of books. Support the show Find books I recommended today, as well as many more in my storefront @ https://www.amazon.com/shop/fillyourhousewithbooks If you want to donate to this work, please visit:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fillyourhoo

2024 was a challenging year for me—a season that felt like a dark night of the soul. Yet, even in the darkness, the rhythms of worship anchored me and reminded me of God's presence. In this episode, I'm joined by Douglas McKelvey, author of the Every Moment Holy series, to explore how worship, through liturgy and daily practices, can reorient our hearts toward God, especially in uncertain times.Douglas shares the profound connection between written prayers and worship, offering practical wisdom for finding hope and meaning in God's Word during life's storms. Whether you're walking through a dark season or simply longing for a deeper connection with God in everyday moments, this episode is for you.Episode Highlights:How written prayers can help us voice feelings we can't articulate.The power of liturgy to reorient our hearts to God's truth.Worship as a daily rhythm, not just a Sunday morning experience.Finding God's presence in the small, ordinary moments of life.How Every Moment Holy can be a practical resource for your worship journey.Resources Mentioned:Every Moment Holy Vol 1Every Moment Holy Vol 2Every Moment Holy Vol 3The Every Moment Holy app for accessing prayers on the goConnect:If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Let's continue embracing wholehearted rhythms together!RESOURCES FOR YOU:Wholehearted Enneagram Coachinghttps://bit.ly/SWcoachingcollectiveEnnea-what? The Beginners Guide to the Enneagram(free course + printables)https://bit.ly/Enneagram101GuideThe Real History of the Enneagram Course(use code AMY for 40% OFF)https://bit.ly/EnneagramHistoryShould Christians Use the Enneagram? (Amy's book)https://amzn.to/3VB9PrxConnect with Amy:IGWebsite

Monday, December 9, 2024 Yet another great Monday! Our own Kerby Anderson will host. In the first hour, Kerby welcomes author, song lyricist, scriptwriter, and speaker Douglas McKelvey. Doug has a book to share, Every Moment Holy. It's a book of liturgies for daily life. Connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/pointofviewradio and on Twitter @PointofViewRTS […]

Many ideas about the end times including the role of Israel, the mark of the beast, and the rapture became popular through Hal Lindsey's best-selling book from the 1970s, “The Late Great Planet Earth.” Lindsay died last week at 95. We discuss his legacy and how his book is still shaping the American church long after most of its theology has been debunked. Then, Kaitlyn talks to Douglas McKelvey about his series of prayer books, “Every Moment Holy.” He explains the value of using written prayers and not just spontaneous ones, and how to find God in the ordinary activities of life. Also this week—why are Bible sales way up but church attendance still declining? And 80's orca fashion makes a comeback.   Holy Post Plus My Hill to Die On: Tipping https://www.patreon.com/posts/117227746/   0:00 - Intro   1:50 - Show Starts   3:29 - Theme Song   3:50 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to https://www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout.   4:53 - Sponsor - AG1 - Heavily researched, thoroughly purity-tested, and filled with stuff you need. Go to https://www.drinkag1.com/HOLYPOST   6:14 - Orcas Wearing Fish Hats   13:22 - Hal Lindsey and End Times   26:51 - End Times and an Enchanted World   32:26 - Bible Sales Up!   42:07 - Sponsor - Aura Frames - Exclusive $45-off Carver Matte at https://www.AuraFrames.com. Use code HOLYPOST at checkout to save!   43:11 - Sponsor - Visit https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST and get the professional faith-based counseling that you need.   44:15 - Interview   46:32 - Why Was Every Moment Holy Written?   52:13 - Why Pray Prayers Someone Else Wrote?   58:36 - What Prayers Made it Into the Book?   1:06:21 - How Is Every Moment Holy Used?   1:16:30 - End Credits     Links Mentioned in the News Segment: Orcas Wearing Fish Hats: https://www.livescience.com/animals/orcas/orcas-start-wearing-dead-salmon-hats-again-after-ditching-the-trend-for-37-years   “Late Great Planet Earth” Author Passes Away: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2024/11/died-late-great-planet-earth-end-times-hal-lindsey/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic/bible   Sales of Bibles Are Booming: https://www.wsj.com/business/media/sales-of-bibles-are-booming-fueled-by-first-time-buyers-and-new-versions-d402460e   Other resources: Every Moment Holy, Volume I: New Liturgies for Daily Life: https://a.co/d/cBD9GzZ   Every Moment Holy, Volume II: Death, Grief, & Hope: https://a.co/d/8HQBvBj   Every Moment Holy, Volume III: The Work of the People: https://a.co/d/iVKc4Ka   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop   The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying  purchases.  

Are spiritual rhythms important in everyday life? Not just on Sundays? Joseph Holmes discusses with author and artist Douglas McKelvy his series "Every Moment Holy" about how to bring the sacred into ordinary life.  Referenced Links: Barna Study - How liturgical are today's American Christians? https://www.barna.com/research/liturgical-todays-christians/    Liturgy as an idol: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/liturgy-word-god-enough/   Liturgy detached from theology: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2022/07/church-liturgy-trends-history-tradition-theology-popular/   Church makes you give more to charity: https://religionunplugged.com/news/2023/12/12/are-religious-areas-more-charitable   Frequent church attendance means better mental health: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/frequent-churchgoers-better-mental-health/ Blesses Book - Desiring the Kingdom Movie - Wildcat Anime - Barakamon Book - The Book of Common Prayer/The Daily Office Book - Everything Sad is Untrue Curses Book - Living in Wonder Book - The Daily Stoic Overthinkers Team Contact and Websites: The Overthinkers: theoverthinkersjournal.world Nathan Clarkson: nathanclarkson.me Joseph Holmes: josephholmesstudios.com Douglas McKelvey and Every Moment Holy links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quothdouglas/?hl=en Every Moment Holy Website: https://www.everymomentholy.com/about-the-series

Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith helps us look at the various appointments being made thus far by the US President-elect, and offers critique from a Biblical perspective.  Douglas McKelvey, author of the "Every Moment Holy" series, talks about having a view of God being with you in all aspects of your life and finding words to call to God in every moment. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

This week we're joined by author and illustrator Ned Bustard. Ned lost his wife Leslie to cancer last year, but her beautiful spirit and faith are captured in the new book, Tiny Thoughts That I've Been Thinking. Leslie saw God's goodness in life's smallest details and infused ordinary moments with Christ's light. Come hear about her legacy of faith and the exercise of trusting God's plan in the face of grief and uncertainty.    www.WorldsEndImages.com    www.PoeticUnderpinnings.com    www.SquareHaloBooks.com    Tiny Thoughts That I've Been Thinking: Selected Writings of Leslie Anne Bustard edited by Ned Bustard or find it on Square Halo Books  Every Moment Holy by Douglas McKelvey and Illustrated by Ned Bustard  Square Halo Books Podcast  The Habit Podcast with Jonathan Rogers  Isaac Newton's letters  You Are What You Love by James K Smith  Knowing God by J.I. Packer  Why Everything That Doesn't Matter, Matters So Much: The Way of Love in a World of Hurt by Andi Ashworth and Charlie Peacock  Poet Anne Bradstreet    Creation is about more than HOW God created the world. It's about why. From the beginning, God's purpose has been to dwell with His image bearers in unbroken fellowship. It's tempting to think that our sin ruined that plan, and that Jesus was God's Plan B. But as Edward Klink says, Jesus and the Church were always Plan A. More than that, God is not replacing creation; He's renewing it, and you and I have been invited to participate in that renewal as God's agents of redemption. Klink's latest book, The Beginning and End of All Things, will give you a bigger, more accurate perspective on God's plan for creation and your place in it. Request a copy by giving a gift of any amount to the Colson Center in April at colsoncenter.org/swklinkresource.   The Colson Fellows program was designed for men and women with full, busy lives. The program combines theological, spiritual, and worldview formation through a carefully curated combination of readings, daily devotions, live webinars, and monthly meetings with your peers. Interesting but wondering if you have the time or what it takes to complete the program? I assure you, it's well worth your investment and has been completed by many women in all stages and seasons of life. Interested in learning more? You can explore the program and submit an application at colsonfellows.org.    The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly journal: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women  Join Strong Women on Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC  https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/  https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/  https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc 

Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore, authors of Liturgies for Wholeness, join Nate to talk about the formational power of liturgy and friendship.Friendship is a relational connection point many people struggle with, but it's a grand invitation into deeper relationship with God. —Nathan FosterShow NotesBooks by Elizabeth Moore and Audrey ElledgeLiturgies for Hope: Sixty Prayers for the Highs, the Lows, and Everything in BetweenLiturgies for Wholeness: 60 Prayers to Encounter the Depth, Creativity, and Friendship of God in Ordinary MomentsAlso mentioned in the episode:Every Moment Holy (liturgy series by Douglas McKelvey and other authors)Ways to connect with Audrey and Elizabeth:Elizabeth Moore:InstagramTwitterAudrey Elledge:FacebookTwitterLinkedIn

Today, I have the absolute pleasure of sharing my conversation with the one and only Douglas McKelvey. Douglas is a songwriter, author, and liturgy writer extraordinaire. I have never met someone like Douglas. His gift with words and passion for Christ cultivates a visceral invitation to be more present in this life, to find your fight again as you walk this weary way, and speaks to our hope of the next life with Jesus. Douglas shares with me his story of what led him to Nashville, TN, his journey from songwriting to fiction writing and the idea of unpacking his belief that every moment in this life is sacramental, and sometimes words can help us to be present. Thus, the birth of Every Moment Holy. There are now 3 volumes of Every Moment Holy, each unique in how they offer opportunities for us to be awake to the moments we are living in. Whether that is something as simple as waking up in the morning and enjoying a sunrise, something unique like beginning a novel, or the keeping of bees, holiday celebrations, to going on a trip, there is a liturgy for it in one of these volumes. Many of these liturgies, especially in volume two, also hold space for the hard and holy moments around grief and lament, and even for those facing the end of their life. I cannot begin to express how much many of these liturgies have ministered to me as we've walked through many losses, and the anniversary of losses, over the last few years. As it is that time of year, Douglas and I also talk about how to embrace the season of advent,  which asks our hearts to prepare Christ room, but also to ask “where is our hope?” as we wait for Jesus to come back again. He even blesses us with a reading of his “A Liturgy for the Start of the Christmas Season.” I hope all of this conversation serves as a blessing for you in this season. I hope it is serves as an invitation to prepare Him room not just for now, but for always. And I hope and pray, it reminds you that you are not alone in this life, no matter how it may seem, and Jesus is coming back for us. You matter. Your story matters. Merry Christmas! Connecting with Douglas and Every Moment Holy: Facebook Instagram Douglas' Website EMH Website EMH Downloads, some free, some for purchase EMH App Please consider joining our Patreon community. If you have enjoyed what you have heard on the podcast today or from other episodes, we would so appreciate your support to keep the Simply Stories Podcast going. You can sign up for as little as $3 a month and each tier offers gifts that I hope will bless you in return. If you cannot financially commit at this time, please consider leaving us a star rating and/or review on Apple Podcasts.  My family and I are so grateful for each of you and how you are part of our story. Scripture References: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 2:36-Christ is the Lord over all  Colossians 3:17-Whatever you do whether in word or deed Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12- Being a living sacrifice  Romans 8:22- Groaning and longing with creation  Acts 2, Hebrews 10:19-25-The body of Christ in worship together Romans 12:3-8, 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, Ephesians 4:7-13- 1 Timothy 4:14-, 1 Peter 4:10- We are given spiritual gifts and our gifts are for ministering  Psalm 23:4- The valley of the shadow  Psalm 91, Psalm 42, Psalm 55, Psalm 34- Psalms that express disappointment, fear, pain, heartbreak  Lamentations 3:19-24-But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope… great is His faithfulness Job 2:8-10- sitting on the ash heap Job 13:15- Even so I believe you are faithful Psalm 27:13-14- What would have become of me if I had not believed I would see the goodness of the Lord? Wait for and hope for the Lord Revelation 12:12-13- come quickly  John 1:5- The light has come and pierced the darkness Daniel 2:44, Revelation 11:15-  Jesus is the King who will set all things right and establish a dwelling place on earth that never ends Revelation 21:4- He will wipe every tear from your eyes Habbakuk 1:2-How long oh Lord will you make me look at violence  Luke 22:19-20-The Lord's Supper 1 Corinthians 13:12, Hebrews 10:1-5- We see now with veiled faces and a dim picture Revelation 19:6-9-The marriage supper of the lamb John 1 (14)- the MSG- “Jesus moves into the neighborhood” Luke 1-3-The Christmas story  Isaiah 9:6- The Prince of Peace 1 Corinthians 16:23- Jesus is waiting with open arms References: Charlie and Andi Peacok- The Art House Mechanical royalties for songwriters  Coram deo  Leslie Bustard “In the Garden”  Odessa Settles Andrew Peterson  Every Moment Holy Volume 1 Rabbit Room Press “Liturgy for the Ritual of Morning Coffee” Every Moment Holy: Death, Grief and Hope Volume 2 Ned Bustard  Examples of the cries of the Psalmists are “alive to the hope and alive to the heartache”  My personal favorite reel of the insanity of December  Every Moment Holy: The Work of the People Volume 3 Connecting with Emily and Simply Stories Podcast: Instagram (Em life // Podcast Life) Facebook Twitter Blog   

In today's episode Somer and Douglas discuss what a liturgery is, why it is important, and how we can intentionally worship God and draw nearer to Him in the everyday moments of our lives--from vacuuming and doing dishes to the car line, all the work we do as moms is holy work.  Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast! Just for stopping by, here is your FREE downloadable resource from Somer, "The 2023 Proverbs 31 Woman."  You can connect with Somer through her Facebook & Instagram! Douglas McKelvey. is an author, song lyricist, scriptwriter, and video director. He has penned more than 350 lyrics recorded by artists such as Switchfoot, Kenny Rogers, Sanctus Real, and Jason Gray. Douglas has a third installment of his liturgy series titled "Every Moment Holy" which includes work from himself and a diverse range of writers, artists, poets, songwriters, pastors, and illustrators to bring you something for the everyday holy moments.  Thank you for being here today. Now, let's dive into the conversation!  Love Where You Are is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

In today's episode Somer and Douglas discuss what a liturgery is, why it is important, and how we can intentionally worship God and draw nearer to Him in the everyday moments of our lives--from vacuuming and doing dishes to the car line, all the work we do as moms is holy work.  Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast! Just for stopping by, here is your FREE downloadable resource from Somer, "The 2023 Proverbs 31 Woman."  You can connect with Somer through her Facebook & Instagram! Douglas McKelvey. is an author, song lyricist, scriptwriter, and video director. He has penned more than 350 lyrics recorded by artists such as Switchfoot, Kenny Rogers, Sanctus Real, and Jason Gray. Douglas has a third installment of his liturgy series titled "Every Moment Holy" which includes work from himself and a diverse range of writers, artists, poets, songwriters, pastors, and illustrators to bring you something for the everyday holy moments.  Thank you for being here today. Now, let's dive into the conversation!  Love Where You Are is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Our lives are shot through with sacred purpose even when, especially when, we are too busy or too caught up in our busyness to notice. Jay's guest Douglas McKelvey has spent the last several years penning beautiful prayers to help us bring Christ into the mundane parts of our lives. As Jay and Douglas discuss the Every Moment Holy series, you'll discover how your life is already full of liturgy whether you realize it or not. Liturgy shapes us. Let's be intentional about our rhythms and prayers! Bio Douglas Kaine McKelvey is an author, song lyricist, scriptwriter, and video director. He has penned more than 350 lyrics recorded by artists such as Switchfoot, Kenny Rogers, Sanctus Real, and Jason Gray. Doug and Lise McKelvey, the parents of three young adults, live near Nashville, TN. Resources mentioned: http://everymomentholy.com/ To download the Every Moment Holy app: https://www.everymomentholy.com/app   Join my Things for Thursday Email List and get a free Marriage Snapshot Tool and Fun Family Conversation Ebook! https://letsparentonpurpose.com/support/  

From Every Moment Holy by Douglas McKelvey. “We praise you, O Lord, for our limits!  limits you have given us for our good and for your glory.”  The subtitle of Blessed Are the Rest of Us is “How Limits and Longing Make Us Whole.” I love that word “limits.” Limits speaks to more than weakness, more than failure, more than the ache in us for justice. Our limits in the presence of the divine is part of the core of who we are. Limits, as the prayer says, are for our good.   Find Every Moment Holy by Douglas McKelvey here. This reflection and practice were also published this week in The Slow Way Newsletter. Find a transcript of this episode here.  Find Micha's website and sign up for her weekly newsletter here Find Micha on Instagram Find Micha on Threads.  Micha's other (award winning!) podcast, The Lucky Few, is all about Down syndrome advocacy. She cohosts it with Heather Avis and Mercedes Lara.  Preorder my new book Blessed Are The Rest of Us: How Limits and Longing Make Us Whole at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and available everywhere books are sold.  

How do we live, in all our moments, learning to emulate God's mercy? I can be frustrated with the world's lack of care, the intrinsic ableism in all of us that allows for casual complaints about kids and their need to get with the program of typical development. But, even in that hurt I am invited to curiosity and care. To be a mercy-emulator, to practice the way of Jesus.  To see the dignity and worth of every person I encounter, pausing in my frustration long enough to show interest in the real person, made in the image of God, longing for mercy.    Links:  Find Every Moment Holy by Douglas McKelvey here. Click here to read Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach. This reflection and practice were also published this week in The Slow Way Newsletter. Find a transcript of this episode here.  Find Micha's website and sign up for her weekly newsletter here Find Micha on Instagram Find Micha on Threads.  Micha's other (award winning!) podcast, The Lucky Few, is all about Down syndrome advocacy. She cohosts it with Heather Avis and Mercedes Lara.  Preorder my new book Blessed Are The Rest of Us: How Limits and Longing Make Us Whole at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and available everywhere books are sold.  

The EVERY MOMENT HOLY series of books by Douglas McKelvey and published by Rabbit Room Press brings new prayers and liturgies for the ordinary events of daily life. These prayers are ways of reminding us that our lives are shot through with sacred purpose even when, especially when, we are too busy or too caught up in our busyness to notice. The prayers are accented with linocut illustrations by Ned Bustard.Collectively, Every Moment Holy has sold over 300,000 books across two volumes and five editions. DOUGLAS MC-KELVEY grew up in East Texas and moved to Nashville in 1991 to participate in the early work of Charlie Peacock's Art House Foundation, an organization dedicated to a shared exploration of faith and the arts. In the decades since, he has worked as an author, song lyricist, scriptwriter, and video director. He has penned more than 350 lyrics recorded by a variety of artists including Switchfoot, Kenny Rogers, Sanctus Real, and Jason Gray. He and his wife have three grown daughters and two sons-in-law. 

John 21:1-19 records the risen Jesus meeting his hopeless disciples early one morning after a long night of fruitless labor. As the sun rises to break the dark of night, Jesus breaks the darkness of their souls. He invites them to a breakfast feast that also nourishes their spirits. We, too, are invited into this feast of grace. This sermon referenced “A Liturgy for Feasting with Friends” from Every Moment Holy by Douglas McKelvey.

"If I'm not able to make a living by writing...do I quit writing?" Today, in the second part of our conversation with Douglas McKelvey, we explore the idea of writing only for the money . . . and how that can quickly go sideways. We also talk about how, when he ended up doing small side jobs just to pay the bills, he ended up asking himself the question above, and how he answered it.     

Do the things I believe hold up even in the worst circumstances? Today, we speak with author and song-writer Douglas McKelvey about some of our favorite authors, including Cormac McCarthy and William Gay, and whether or not the violence and darkness in them can have redemptive value.  Doug is the author of Every Moment Holy. This is part one of our conversation. 

How do we find time to build prayer into our busy lives? How do we train our eyes to recognize the Holy amidst the mundane and the ordinary? "When I opened the pages of Every Moment Holy, I found beautiful, simple prayers for specific moments of my daily life,” our guest recalls. “From morning coffee to changing a diaper, as well as prayers for gardening, grieving, or welcoming a new pet to the family. The prayers in this little book have blessed me time and again. Whether praying alone or with others, Every Moment Holy connects me to the sacredness of everyday moments.    Our guest for this episode is Leslie Eiler Thompson, who's creative pursuits take many forms – from podcast hosting & producing, to storytelling & writing, to owning a creative consulting studio. She studied commercial music at Belmont University and as a podcast host, Leslie leads the Someone Like Me podcast, which tells the firsthand stories of human sex trafficking survivors in the state of Tennessee. She is also co-host of Church Historia, which explores various threads of Christian church history.     A fan of carefully crafted words, one of Leslie's top book recommendations is Every Moment Holy: New Liturgies for Daily Life by Douglas McKelvey. She is here today to share with our audience the gift of these prayers.    *We've been given copies of Every Moment Holy to give away!* This beautiful keepsake book by Douglas Kaine McKelvey has new liturgies written for ordinary events of daily life. For a chance to win a free copy, leave a review or share about our podcast on social media (tag #TerraMattson or #Living_Wholehearted)!   To connect with Leslie and find Every Moment Holy resources, visit: ONLINE -  Every Moment Holy: www.everymomentholy.com Leslieeilerthompson.substack.com SOCIAL -  Facebook - @EveryMomentHoly Instagram - @EveryMomentHoly BOOK - Every Moment Holy: New Liturgies for Daily Life by Douglas McKelvey, illustrations by Ned Bustard    And if you want a copy of Every Moment Holy, share about the Living Wholehearted Podcast on socials and tag @terramattson or @living_wholehearted or leave us a review. You can also sign up for our monthly newsletters at www.livingwholehearted.com for free insights every month to help you live and lead with integrity.    If you are a female leader and looking for a way to connect with us, our Executive Coaches, Connie Armerding, Rhonda Began and I, Terra Mattson, will be leading a 6 month group coaching series. It will run through July 2023, meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. You can register anytime. It's only $45/month and we will be covering all those unique challenges women face as leaders. To find out more, go to www.livingwholehearted.com/executive-coaching.   We LOVE that you have decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community.  You can always subscribe to our monthly newsletters at livingwholehearted.com. And, if you are a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.   Until next time, be the leader you would follow!   Grateful for you, Jeff & Terra   To connect with Jeff & Terra Mattson and Living Wholehearted, go to:   INSTAGRAM @TerraMattson @Living_Wholehearted @MyCourageousGirls   FACEBOOK @WeAreLivingWholehearted @MyCourageousGirls   WEBSITES LivingWholehearted.com TerraMattson.com  MyCourageousGirls.com   RESOURCES Shrinking the Integrity Gap        https://davidccook.org/shrinking-integrity-gap-book/ Shrinking the Integrity Gap e-Course        https://www.livingwholeheartedstore.com/e-courses Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace       https://mycourageousgirls.com/shop/p/book-courageous-being-daughters-rooted-in-grace Dear Mattsons        https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdPzQ_cUwCbRc-MQ40KL3a6ze06CiY38l Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters        http://cpguides.org   The Living Wholehearted Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

In this episode we bring our discussion about the book of Isaiah to a close. We include a poetic prayer written by Douglas Mckelvey's book Every Moment Holy and two songs, Far Kingdom by The Gray Havens and Almost Home by Matt PapaTime:AfternoonMinister:Pastors Daniel & TaylorTexts:Isaiah 65—66Series:Midweek Musings

How do we move through pain? What forms can we use to practice communal identity with others and promote honesty before God? How do liturgies form us? Part of charting the cultural landscape for Christian leaders is promoting forms for communal and historical identity, rather than a flippant individualism. In this interview, Ashley Hales speaks to writer Douglas McKelvey about his work in Every Moment Holy. Resources mentioned: DISCOUNT CODE for listeners: 15% off use code EMHHALES Every Moment Holy Rabbit Room DOUGLAS KAINE MCKELVEY grew up in East Texas and moved to Nashville in 1991 to participate in the early work of Charlie Peacock's Art House Foundation, an organization dedicated to a shared exploration of faith and the arts. In the years since, he has worked as an author, song lyricist, scriptwriter, and video director. He has penned more than 350 lyrics recorded by artists including Switchfoot, Kenny Rogers, Sanctus Real, and Jason Gray. Doug and his wife Lise have three grown daughters, three sons-in-law, and one sparkly-eyed granddaughter.    The Cartographers is a production of Willowbrae Institute. Find out more at willowbrae.org. The Cartographers is hosted by Bryce Hales and Ashley Hales and mixed and edited by Nathan Michel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Douglas McKelvey is a bestselling author, lyricist, scriptwriter, and the author of the bestselling books Every Moment Holy Vol. 1 and 2. In this conversation, Doug talks about living in constant awareness of God's presence even in the most mundane or the most trying times in life… and his book offers beautiful liturgies to bring us to God's presence at all times. This interview is also available on Patricia's YouTube Channel. Click HERE to watch it.Click HERE to learn more about Every Moment Holy. and where to purchase it.Click HERE to read my column for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Prayer as a Constant Conversation with God. ‼️ Please subscribe to my show, leave a  good review, and help us spread the word!!Support the showClick on the link above to support us and help keep this show going!Click on the links to connect with Patricia on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses the short story The Places Beyond the Maps by Douglas Kaine McKelvey. Show Notes Author: Douglas Kaine McKelvey The Wingfeather Saga Podcast Episode Purchase Wingfeather Tales Two Testaments Podcast Episode Reading Resources Books of Titans Website The post The Places Beyond the Maps by Douglas McKelvey appeared first on Books of Titans.

What if there were liturgies for more menial tasks like paying bills, planting a garden, or changing diapers? Douglas McKelvey helps us remember that God is the God of every day.

We've in a series right now of exploring the liturgies found in “Every Moment Holy” by Douglas McKelvey. Today's liturgy is a great follow up to the time we spent on stewardship in the last episode. The prayer shared in this episode called “A Liturgy Before Shopping” is a little longer than the others, so I'm going to let the prayer speak for itself. And it surely will.

I've decided to make July the month where I value the small moments- the daily tasks- and recognize the sacredness of them. Reading “Every Moment Holy” by Douglas McKelvey has been an inspiration for me to that end.   In this episode, we are going to be focusing on the stewardship of tasks-particularly as it relates to domestic tasks. I've been leaning into having a greater Biblical understanding of stewardship in my whole life, so I want to unpack that a bit and share it with you.

The average person living today has more access to greater amounts of information than ever before in the history of the world. It truly is a flood of information.  At times, that's an advantage. But often there's tension and overwhelm, too - sometimes even outweighing the advantages. I think it's because were not created to actually bear the burden of all of this information. In this episode, I'll be sharing a prayer called, “A Liturgy for Those Flooded by Too Much Information” from Every Moment Holy (Vol. 1) by Douglas McKelvey in hopes that it will remind you that grace is available to turn the mundane and sometimes overwhelming grind into sacred moments. 

What does it look like to lament in suffering and hold onto the hope of the resurrection? Sharing from Scripture and her own experiences, author Aubrey Sampson invites us to bring our laments to the Lord. The Louder Song by Aubrey Sampson “Lament means an impolite plea, so you are, with as much audacity and rawness as you can muster, crying out to God in your grief and anger.” “We're not crying out to avoid. We're not expressing [our laments] to nothingness. We're giving them to God Himself, who knows suffering, walks with people who are suffering, promises that he is with us in our suffering, and does something redemptive in our suffering. The beauty is that the invitation is to cry out to God rather than sit and wallow and allow despair to take over.” “There is a treasure trove of sufferers who have gone before us - and not pretended like their suffering didn't exist.” “Not only has He given all of His children permission to cry out in lament, but He's given us a really beautiful example and language that we can use in our own lament as well.” “If we want true intimacy with God, that's going to mean seasons of doubt and frustration and suffering and pain. But because God is so good, He invites us to come to Him with those things rather than walk away from Him in defeat and doubt.” “That's the kindness of God: He knows that in our heartache and devastation, sometimes we can't formulate what to say, and so we can just open Scripture and read those laments back to God as a way to begin that work of lamenting.” “Most laments in Scripture begin with the word ‘how.'” “In our darkness and in our despair and in our disorder, God is not far removed [...] He is Emmanuel God.” “We want answers, and we don't get that. But what we always get in our seasons of crying out to God is God's presence and God's with-ness with us.” “The best thing we can do is sit with people in their pain.” “We worship a Suffering Servant. He entered into our suffering and took on our suffering, and the promise is that there will be an end to suffering because of Jesus's work on the cross.” “O Jesus, in deepest night and agony, you spoke these words of trust and surrender to God the Father in Gethsemane, and I want to say in times of fear and distress those same words: My Father, I do not understand You, but I trust You.” “The will of God is always resurrection, not destruction. It's always beauty, not ashes. It's always hope, not defeat.” “We should never be quick to brush past the suffering of Jesus, our own suffering, and the suffering of other people, but we can look to our suffering with that good end in mind, which is always Jesus's victory.” “A Liturgy Before Mourning with Those Who Mourn” by Douglas McKelvey, from Every Moment Holy, Volume II What's changing our lives: Aubrey: Korean dramas on Netflix Heather: Friends having kids Keane: Meeting neighbors We'd love to hear from you! podcast@teachbeyond.org Podcast Website: https://teachbeyond.org/podcast  Learn about TeachBeyond: https://teachbeyond.org/ 

Melissa Keown loves history and the outdoors and has a heart for people who are different from her. Melissa is also on the leadership team in the Colorado Springs Colson Fellows Cohort (so she's good friends with Sarah!), and she shares about her experience in the program. When Melissa participated in Colson Fellows, it helped her learn to be a better listener. She also did the program with her daughter, so it was formative for their faith together!   Melissa Keown Show Notes  The Colson Fellows: https://colsonfellows.org/  Rock Ledge Ranch: https://rockledgeranch.com/  Awana: https://www.awana.org/  Young Life: https://younglife.org/  The Strong Women Podcast 57: My Amazing Grace Story with Catherine Wheeler: https://strongwomen.libsyn.com/57-my-amazing-grace-story-with-catherine-wheeler  Tactics by Greg Koukl: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tactics-10th-anniversary-edition-gregory-koukl/1130949236?ean=9780310101468  Holy Sexuality and the Gospel by Christopher Yuan: https://colsoncenter.christianbook.com/sexuality-gospel-desire-relationships-shaped-story/christopher-yuan/9780735290914/pd/290910?event=TCG|1015108  James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/james-and-the-giant-peach-roald-dahl/1100041854?ean=9780140374247  The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleischman: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/whipping-boy-sid-fleischman/1100633318?ean=9780060521226  The Persecutor by Sergei Kourdakov: https://www.amazon.com/Persecutor-Sergei-Kourdakov/dp/0800706315  The Secret Garden by Francis Hodgson Burnett: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/barnes-noble-leatherbound-classics-the-secret-garden-frances-hodgson-burnett/1106658830?ean=9781435158184  Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/jumanji-30th-anniversary-edition-chris-van-allsburg/1100692343?ean=9780547608389  Every Moment Holy by Douglas McKelvey: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/every-moment-holy-vol-1-douglas-kaine-mckelvey/1140943475?ean=9781951872137  The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen: https://colsoncenter.christianbook.com/the-return-of-the-prodigal-son/henri-nouwen/9780385473071/pd/47307?event=TCG|1015108  The Strong Women Podcast 78: How Should Christians Think about Surrogacy? with Maria Baer: https://strongwomen.libsyn.com/78-how-should-christians-think-about-surrogacy-with-maria-baer  Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc  Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which “exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ.” Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/   The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women 

Download our NEW APP and get quick, easy access to all of our Podcast Episodes... plus a weekly devotional & access to lots of great soul care resources ! You can download the App from Apple, Google, or Amazon - just search for Potter's Inn. You can also download any of the versions from one page here - https://subsplash.com/pottersinn/app-download   SHOW NOTES Today we are bringing a bit of Christmas peace and soul care to each of you - much needed as we all get busy with the season.  This podcast has so many beautiful songs of the season, plus encouragement and moments of reflection from Steve. When you listen, try to find a quiet place where you can forget your stresses and anxieties of the day. We have included a Christmas with Potter's Inn Guide for the episode, which includes all the songs lyrics and readings, and links to mentioned resources. Sing along/read along if you feel like it!   MENTIONED IN PODCAST DOWNLOAD our new APP!   READINGS & SCRIPTURE IN PODCAST A Liturgy to Mark the Start of the Christmas Season by Douglas McKelvey from Every Moment Holy Isaiah 9:6-7 (NIV) The Winter of Listening by David Whyte – from the book Essentials   MUSIC USED IN PODCAST First Music Break at 00:52:48 – Away in a Manger (Piano Version) by Johannes Bornlōf / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Second Music Break at 8:13 – O Holy Night (Piano Version) by Johannes Bornlōf /courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Third Music Break at 21:41 – Silent Night, arranged Dan Forrest / from Beckenhorst Press Fourth Music Break at 38:28 – My Lord has Come, performed by Voces8 on the Album Lux / Decca Music Group limited  / Words and Music by Will Todd   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Please consider Potter's Inn for your year-end giving - we have two ways to make it easy for you: Use our Donation Page on our Website Donate using our new App CONTACT US podcast@pottersinn.com INTERESTED IN MORE SOUL CARE RESOURCES? Check out our recommended reading, books on spiritual growth, and our soul care blog. Want to experience soul care in person? Learn more about our soul care intensives and retreats. 

Douglas McKelvey details his motivation and process for crafting liturgical prayers for everyday events. Making coffee, changing a diaper, mourning the loss of a dog… these are prompts for prayer. Liturgical prayer offers words for the mundane and emotional moments when our own words fail us. Doug McKelvey is the author of the Every Moment … Continue reading "Making any moment a holy moment"

Welcome to Episode 44th with my friend Amanda Tregellas.  Amanda is a proud Wisconsinite and dog mom.  We met through a summer mission trip we went on to Brasil and the Bahamas several years ago.  During this episode Amanda will walk us through her story and how some of her passions stayed the same and some shifted.  You are for sure going to want to hear Amanda's story as she highlights her passions of teaching and sharing Jesus daily.       Amanda Tregellas Instagram       FOLLOW NO WRONG TURNS POD  Instagram @nowrongturnspod  Facebook @nowrongturnspod      BOOK CLUB Friends if you are interested in being in a small group setting for listening, discussion and action work with the main focus on racial injustice and racial reconciliation I would invite you to consider joining my book club.  Our Summer Book selection is Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do by Jennifer L. Eberhardt.  If you are interested in joining the conversation our next book club meeting will be on Tuesday, August 3rd at 7:30pm Chicago time.  DM us on our social medias @nowrongturnspod or email us at nowrongturnspod@gmail.com.    Get Biased by Jennifer L Eberhardt on Amazon     SPONSOR AD   French Pastry made Simple: Foolproof Recipes for Éclairs, Tarts, Macarons and More by Molly J Wilkinson Unleash your inner pastry chef with Molly Wilkinson's approachable recipes for all of your French favorites. Trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, Molly takes the most essential techniques and makes them easy for home bakers, resulting in a collection of simple, key recipes that open up the world of pastry. With friendly, detailed directions and brilliant shortcuts, you can skip the pastry shop and enjoy delicious homemade creations. Master base recipes like 30-minute puff pastry, decadent chocolate ganache and fail-safe citrus curds, and you're on your way to making dozens of iconic French treats. You'll feel like a pro when whipping up gorgeous trays of madeleines and decorating a stunning array of cream puffs and éclairs. Along with classics like The Frenchman's Chocolate Mousse and Profiteroles, learn to assemble exquisite showstoppers such as Caramel Mousse Tartelettes with Poached Pears in Ginger. This go-to guide shows you all the tips and tricks you need to impress your guests and have fun with French pastry. Book Link   Omio Today's episode is brought to you by Omio.  Omio is a travel-booking platform that makes planning a journey in Europe and North America effortless. Just enter your travel details and Omio will magically give you all the train, bus, flight and ferry options for your journey—it's never been simpler to book your first real vacation for 2021! Best of all? Using Omio saves you time and money! That's a win-win in our books! Omio wants to help you leave your house this summer by offering five percent off your next booking. Just head to Omio.com and use the code OMIO5 at checkout. Valid until July 31st for new users on all modes of transport, it's just the pick-me-up 2021 needs! Omio: Plan, book and love the journey. Terms & Conditions apply.   Omio Link PODCAST RECOMMENDATION    This week I wanted to highlight both a podcast I enjoy and a book of liturgies that I am new to and enjoying as well.  This comes in the form of Annie F Downs' podcast called That Sounds Fun in Episode 289 with Douglas McKelvey, author of Every Moment Holy.  In this episode Annie and Douglas have an honest conversation about the power of written down prayers, the need for prayer in grief, and how to create something that will outlast you. This is a beautiful conversation that I think you will love.  See the link in the show notes. Podcast Link PocketCast Apple Old Episodes Referenced in this Episode  Episode 2: Chris Shay  Episode 10: Shelby Thompson      Music Credits: Wholesome Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)   #AmandaTregellas #DogMom #Gusher #Wisco #Wisconsin #Milwaukee #India #Brasil #Brazil #Kenya #Bahamas #Teacher #Teaching #SharingJesusDaily #ShiftingPassions #ChangingPassions #ChrisShay #ShelbyThompson #PodcastRec #ThatSoundsFun #EveryMomentHoly #MollyJWilk #MollyWilkinson #FrenchPastrymadeSimple #Omio #BookClub #Biased #JenniferLEberhardt #NoWrongTurns #ChicagoPodcast #StorytellingPodcast #StoryAndPassion  

Amy and Mike talk this week with Andrew Peterson and Doug McKelvey and the 5th book in the Wingfeather Saga - Wingfeather Tales: Seven Thrilling Stories from the World of Aerwiar. In hardcover at last, featuring new illustrations and the first-ever Wingfeather comic, now in print for the first time! Return to the world of the Wingfeather Saga with Andrew Peterson and his all-star author friends. Immerse yourself in a land of bomnubbles and quarreling cousins, sea dragons and book publishers, thieves and Fangs and secret maps. Here within these pages lie seven stories of the distant past, lost adventures, forgotten songs, and heartbreaking histories. The Shining Isle is restored, but Aerwiar is vast—and these authors have tales yet to tell:   •  Explore the inner walls of Yorsha Doon, just West of the Woes of Shreve, on the edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness, from the eyes of young Safiki in “The Prince of Yorsha Doon” from the creator of Aewiar, Andrew Peterson.   •  Jennifer Trafton's warm and whimsical writing brings to life a publishing nightmare populated by the many beasts of Skree in “The Wooing of Sophelia Stupe.”   •  Learn the origins of Ollister Pebmrick's mysterious entry in the Creaturepedia about his encounter with a raggant in “Willow Worlds” by N. D. Wilson.   •  Travel with young Podo Helmer on an epic hunt for sea dragons in “From the Deeps of the Dragon King” from A. S. Peterson.   •  Jonathan Rogers presents “The Ballard of Lanric and Rube,” sung by Armulyn the Bard, tale-spinner of the imaginary Shining Isle of Anniera, in On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness.   •  Discover what life was like for Maraly and Gammon in post-war Skree in “Shadowblade and the Florid Sword"—the first-ever Wingfeather comic—by Andrew Peterson.   •  Douglas McKelvey's epic, heartbreakingly hopeful novella "The Places Beyond the Maps” recounts a father's journey to redemption. You'll also find delightful illustrations by Justin Gerard, Hein Zaayman, Cory Godbey, John Hendrix, Nicholas Kole, Aedan Peterson, Joe Sutphin, Jay Myers, and Doug TenNapel. Enter a rich, imaginative world that becomes more real, more mysterious, more dangerous, and more beautiful with each story's telling.

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What the Bible says about grandchildren and my thoughts about being a grandfather. Plus, I introduce a new prayer resource—“Every Moment Holy” by Douglas McKelvey.

This week, Doug interviews author, song lyricist, scriptwriter, and video director Douglas McKelvey, author of Every Moment Holy Volumes 1 and 2, about prayer, liturgy, grief, and death. Douglas's book: Every Moment Holy Volume 2 If this podcast adds value to you, your team, or your organization, consider (1) subscribing (2) leaving a review (3) sharing it with others and (4) staying connected with us at www.kairospartnerships.org

Many of us have found Every Moment Holy to be a profoundly helpful resource in our own lives. Volume 2 has just released with a focus on grief and today the author, Douglas McKelvey, joins us for an honest conversation about the power of written down prayers, the need for prayer in grief, and how to create something that will outlast you. This is a beautiful conversation that I think you will love. . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! Enneapath: To become a member of Enneapath, just go to www.yourenneapath.com/join. It’s only $14.99 per month at to join or $9.99/month for founding members who join the week of April 19th! KiwiCo: Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code THATSOUNDSFUN at kiwico.com. Thrive Market: Join Thrive Market today to get 25% off your first order AND an exclusive FREE gift! Go to Thrivemarket.com/THATSOUNDSFUN.

In this episode of the Rhythms for Life podcast, we talk to author, song lyricist, scriptwriter, and video director, Douglas McKelvey, about his inspiration around The Every Moment Holy series. Volume I offers prayers for all types of life celebrations, big and small. From changing diapers, gathering with friends, the birth of a baby, Doug writes prayers to give you the encouragement you need. In the second volume, Every Moment Holy II, he shares liturgies for seasons of dying and grieving. These are ways of reminding us that our lives are shot through with sacred purpose and eternal hopes even when, especially when, suffering and pain threaten to overwhelm us.LINKS:Check out Douglas' new book, Every Moment Holy Volume II.Register for the Marriage & Parenting Renewal Retreat happening May 6-7.Ready to begin living in rhythm? Grab bestseller, Rhythms of Renewal, today!Join the Rhythms for Life Community here.Thank you to this week's sponsor! Samaritan Ministries is a community of Christians who live out Galatians 6:2 by bearing one another’s burdens when a medical need arises. It’s a Biblical solution to health care, connecting members across the nation who share medical costs while praying for and encouraging one another. Learn more today.

After pausing our scheduled program to spend time in the Psalms due to devastating news, we find ourselves in another spiral of grief yet again. God, where are you? How can this be happening? To use the language of the psalmist: How long, Lord?! On today's episode we hold space for the hurting and weary. In the moment where we don't know what to do, we do what we know: turn to the Psalms for the language of our souls and we petition our faithful God through a curated liturgy written by Douglas McKelvey. Listen now to join us in meditation, supplication and love.To reach out and share your thoughts: hello@soulworkwithsahn.com For more: soulworkwithsahn.com

Along with reviews on "The Father" and "Yes Day," Plugged In's Adam Holz asks "why are you not using parental controls." And song writer and author, Douglas McKelvey answers what is liturgy and why we need it along with his new book of specific prayers "Every Holy Moment Vol 2."

Along with reviews on "The Father" and "Yes Day," Plugged In's Adam Holz asks "why are you not using parental controls." And song writer and author, Douglas McKelvey answers what is liturgy and why we need it along with his new book of specific prayers "Every Holy Moment Vol 2."

Douglas McKelvey, composer, storyteller and author of the book Every Moment Holy (volume 1 & 2) joins me in this episode for a conversation about his story and the story behind writing these incredible volumes. Doug and I talk about story and liturgy is a surprisingly helpful mechanism that helps us know how to worship in the ordinary moments of life, whether they are silly, joy filled, or sorrowful. Every Moment, when understood as being given and ordained by God, is holy. This is an episode that you will not want to miss. There is a lot here and it will probably require a cup of coffee or two, but you will be glad that you took the time to join us in this conversation. You can find your copy of the book, Every Moment Holy at EveryMomentHoly.com or at rabbitroom.com. Use the code SURPRISEDBYLIGHT to get 15% off any edition or volume of the book Every Moment Holy. As always, the song Sometimes a Light Surprises was written by Mike and Allie Murphy. You can find out more about them at MikeandAllieMurphy.com. Episode photo used from rabbitroom.com store site. 

Jonathan Pitts, Douglas McKelvey, Kevin Drake, Starr Rogers

In a very foundational and accessible book, Jonathan Cruse lays out a very helpful understanding of worship especially as it relates to congregational worship . In the book What Happens When We Worship, Jonathan walks us through the theology of worship, the anatomy of worship in the church and practical applications as we try and implement these principles into our lives. Jonathan in the pastor of Community Presbyterian Church in Kalamazoo, MI.  He enjoys writing as well as composing new hymns for the church. His book was published by Reformation Heritage Books. And you can find it at their website or at bakerbookhouse.com. Baker Book House is a podcast partner with us, so use the promo code SURPRISEDBYLIGHT for an extra 30% off of your purchase. Every Moment Holy is a wonderful book of liturgies for everyday moments written by Douglas McKelvey. You can  order Volume 1 or Volume 2 with a discount of 15% off at RabbitRoom.com if you use the promo code SURPRISEDBYLIGHT.Sometimes a Light Surprises was written by Mike and Allie Murphy. Find out more about them at MikeandAllieMurphy.com.

In the penultimate episode of this season of the podcast, Benjamin and Ryker reflect on the mindblowing topic of memory. Get ready to think about thinking! Show Notes (The Theology of Memory) S1:E14 Table of Contents & Timestamps: (0:00-2:09) Introduction (2:09-5:28) Why Memory? (5:28-26:13) Biblical Survey (26:28-30:58) Nostalgia (30:58-33:31) Fallen Memory (33:31-41:39) Redeemed Memory (41:54-48:38) Application (48:38-49:43) Excerpt from “A Liturgy for those Facing the Slow Loss of Memory” (49:43-51-30) Outro Key Takeaways: Memory shapes our perception of the present, like lenses with which we look at the world Memory reorients our perspective of the sequence of salvation (The Exodus came before the Law) Nostalgia is a disguised expression of our ultimate craving for God Often our ministry is about reminding, not teaching Neither Dementia nor Alzheimers, spiritual Amnesia nor mental trauma can separate us from the love of God Memory is communal currency which can be shared with others Resources: “A Liturgy for those Facing the Slow Loss of Memory” by Douglas Kaine McKelvey Recited with permission from Rabbit Room Press - all rights reserved to Rabbit Room and Douglas McKelvey. Thank you for letting us use this for this project! https://www.everymomentholy.com/liturgies “Without memory, who are we?” by Matthew Hosier https://thinktheology.co.uk/blog/article/without-memory-who-are-we The Weight of Glory by CS Lewis https://www.amazon.com/Weight-Glory-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060653205 “Memory: A Theological Reflection” by Dorothy A. Lee https://www.trinity.unimelb.edu.au/getmedia/22ee05fe-1451-4026-8ae3-af0cc0f395b5/DorothyLee-Memory.aspx Wordsower International Revelation Recitation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YD__DCKb7o Wordsower International Website http://www.wordsower.org Music: “Epilogue” - Luke Hall “1_2” - Luke Hall Follow Luke on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0nvVzvhz2ATr1TlLS3kEM0?si=TO4CR2lyRbmE-wpdVatwUg Follow Luke on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/c_luke_hall Reach out to us with any suggestions, thoughts, or love! thetheologyof@outlook.com Copyright Benjamin Corneliusen & Ryker Lutjens 2020. All rights reserved.

In today's episode I share a little of the journey I have been on to learn and implement Spiritual Practices into my life. It really started with this little word "hygge" and how that became a part of my daily routine.In the episode I talk about 2 books that I highly recommend:"Sacred Rhythms" by Ruth Haley Barton (you can follow her on IG at @transformingctr)"Every Moment Holy" by Douglas McKelvey (follow on IG at @everymomentholy)I really pray you enjoy this episode.

In the first episode of this series of devotionals, we are drawing on Douglas Mckelvey's book, "Every Moment Holy." Afterwards we discuss Psalm 23.

Spoken by Keely Darnell, music by David Darnell, liturgy by Douglas McKelvey. This prayer comes from Every Moment Holy: New Liturgies for Daily Life. If you don't yet have a copy of this beautiful book, we highly recommend it.

Today we're debriefing our interviews with Samuel Rafiq and Douglas McKelvey. Over the course of the conversation we tackle the importance of understanding what our neighbors believe and the value of praying written prayers.

Ever since Christmas, we've been using, "Every Moment Holy" as our morning devotional. Today we're sitting down with it's author, Douglas McKelvey to discuss how he wrote this collection of prayers and liturgies.

How many of you have read any of the Every Moment Holy books? They are some of our VERY favorites and we recently got to sit down with Douglas McKelvey, the author of these books to discuss the importance of practicing the presence of God as a family. We can't wait for you to listen in. Douglas is every bit as rich and deep as these books. They're also a GREAT Christmas gift—so go get one—or lots—for your friends and family today! And make sure to listen for the end because we've got a great surprise for you! . . . . .Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today!Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Find us on YouTube!Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart.Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com.. . . . .If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form.. . . . .A special thank you to our sponsors:Reliefband: Right now, Reliefband is running their “Twelve Days of Relief” sale, so head over to Reliefband.com for new discounts EVERYDAY through December 12th.Cozy Earth: Visit cozyearth.com and get up to 35% off site wide when you use the code “RAISING”.Hiya Health: Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I am sitting down for a conversation today with Douglas McKelvey, screenwriter, songwriter, and author of several books including Every Moment Holy which, since its publication, has sold over 250,000 copies! He touches upon what inspired him to write Every Moment Holy, how he decided upon choosing the topics for the book, how he goes about deciding what words to use in his prayers, and so much more!Every Moment Holy offers prayers for so many mundane aspects of life, such as washing windows, home repairs, leaving on holiday, morning coffee, sick days, and so many more! If you're someone who has been looking for more specific ways to incorporate God into your everyday life, Doug's book is such a great resource, and I can't recommend it highly enough! His liturgies can really drive home what really matters.In This Episode[00:35] – Learn about today's guest, Douglas McKelvey.[01:26] – Douglas shares some background information about himself.[03:58] – What was Doug's inspiration behind Every Moment Holy?[07:06] – The idea behind the book can affect multiple aspects of people's lives.[08:30] – I offer some examples of prayers from the book.[09:46] – Doug explains the process behind choosing topics for the book.[12:34] – Doug narrates a funny story behind the book's creation.[13:35] – Discover which of the book's prayers is the most popular.[15:14] – How does Doug decide how to word his prayers?[19:00] - What does it look like for Doug to bring God into everything he does?[22:05] – Hear which part of the gospels resonated the most with Doug as he wrote his book.[23:37] – Douglas never predicted that Every Moment Holy would have the impact that it has.[27:02] – I point out that the book is special in part because Doug didn't say no to it.[31:02] – Douglas reads aloud his liturgy for first waking.Links & ResourcesCrystal PaineBooksEvery Moment Holy by Douglas McKelveyEvery Moment Holy, Vol. 2: Death, Grief, & Hope by Douglas McKelveyEvery Moment Holy, Vol. 1 (Gift Edition) by Douglas McKelveySocial MediaCrystal Paine on InstagramCrystal Paine on TwitterCrystal Paine on GoodreadsMoney Saving MomMoney Saving Mom on FacebookMoney Saving Mom Deal Seekers Facebook groupcrystal@moneysavingmom.com