Podcasts about live fully right where you are

Mandi McNutt is our Worship Director. We see her front and center every Sunday, so we thought it would be fun to learn a bit more about her early days and thoughts on serving the Lord. Stick with us to the end where Bernie takes Mandi through a lightning round of questions followed by the presentation of a unique gift.The book Mandi mentions is "One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are." It was written by Ann Voskamp

This conversation will help you find healing and power in the sacred space of prayer.Be ready to take notes, shed tears, and renew your hope as New York Times bestselling author Ann Voskamp gives us a masterclass on neuroscience, theology, and a deep dive into overcoming trauma, tragedy, and all the places where life can hurt.We discuss Ann's new prayer journals, Sacred Prayer and Gifts and Gratitude, and Ann gives us a new way to think about how prayer affects our brains.You can pre-order Ann's new book, Loved to Life now!Ann's bioAnn Voskamp is wife of one good farmer, mama to a seven exuberant kids, and author of the four New York Times Bestsellers,  The Broken Way, The Greatest Gift, Unwrapping The Greatest Gift, and One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are, a New York Times 67 week bestseller which has sold more than 1.5 million copies, and is translated into more than 20 languages.Named by Christianity Today as one of 50 women most shaping culture and the church today, and a partner with Compassion International as a global advocate for needy children, Ann's a regular loser of library books, usually has a sink full of soaking pots, sees empty laundry baskets rarer than a blue moon, and believes that the sky and fresh mercy over the farm is large and all is grace. Her blog, one of the Top 10 Christian blogs on the web, has become a daily well for the weary and soul-thirsty.Five Ways You Can Support this show:Pray for us!Subscribe, like, and share the podcast with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!)Leave reviews and comments wherever you listen to podcasts!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Visit one of our affiliate partners and consider using their products (we use them every day):Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!If you're a writer, podcaster, or content creator, you should check out Descript! It's the tool I use to produce every episode of this podcast, and their suite of audio, video, and production tools has changed my entire workflow. Descript will cut down your tech time and let you be more creative!Other Helpful Links:Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:04) - Introduction to Spiritual Brain Surgery (01:30) - Meet Anne Voskamp (03:44) - The Power of Prayer Journals (04:27) - The Importance of Prayer (07:31) - Navigating Pain and Healing (10:27) - Journey from Fear to Love (13:25) - Understanding Transactional Faith (18:23) - Embracing Covenant with God (22:10) - Processing Trauma and Loss (26:40) - The Role of Prayer in Crisis (30:50) - The Science of Prayer and Brain (36:54) - Agency in Our Own Story (37:29) - The Sacred Prayer Acronym (41:26) - Training Our Minds in Prayer (49:55) - Rewiring Our Minds Through Gratitude (54:28) - A Word for the Grieving (55:38) - Finding Hope and Healing (56:42) - Closing Thoughts and Encouragement

This conversation will help you find healing and power in the sacred space of prayer. Be ready to take notes, shed tears, and renew your hope as New York Times bestselling author Ann Voskamp gives us a masterclass on neuroscience, theology, and a deep dive into overcoming trauma, tragedy, and all the places where life can hurt,. We discuss Ann's new prayer journals, Sacred Prayer and Gifts and Gratitude, and Ann gives us a new way to think about how prayer affects our brains. Click here for the transcript of this episode (note: computer-generated transcripts are not perfect). Ann's bio Ann Voskamp is wife of one good farmer, mama to a seven exuberant kids, and author of the four New York Times Bestsellers,  The Broken Way, The Greatest Gift, Unwrapping The Greatest Gift, and One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are, a New York Times 67 week bestseller which has sold more than 1.5 million copies, and is translated into more than 20 languages. Named by Christianity Today as one of 50 women most shaping culture and the church today, and a partner with Compassion International as a global advocate for needy children, Ann's a regular loser of library books, usually has a sink full of soaking pots, sees empty laundry baskets rarer than a blue moon, and believes that the sky and fresh mercy over the farm is large and all is grace. Her blog, one of the Top 10 Christian blogs on the web, has become a daily well for the weary and soul-thirsty. Chapters 0:12 Introduction to Sacred Conversations 1:59 The Importance of Prayer 7:31 Journey from Brokenness to Healing 14:11 Understanding Transactional vs. Covenant Relationships 21:33 Wrestling with God in Times of Loss 32:52 The Power of Gratitude and Prayer 41:46 The Sacred Prayer Acrostic 49:06 Finding Peace in Grief Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, and share the podcast with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!) Leave reviews and comments wherever you listen to podcasts! You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here.  Visit one of our affiliate partners and consider using their products (we use them every day): Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique! If you're a writer, podcaster, or content creator, you should check out Descript! It's the tool I use to produce every episode of this podcast, and their suite of audio, video, and production tools has changed my entire workflow. Descript will cut down your tech time and let you be more creative! Other Helpful Links: Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to Ann Voskamp, the four-times New York Times best-selling author of WayMaker, The Broken Way, The Greatest Gift, and One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are being interviewed by seasoned journalist Lorna Dueck. In this episode, Ann shares the learned gift of daily gratitude even while walking through life's most heartbreaking of circumstances.---Learn more about the Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.ca Help people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donate Connect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesociety Whether you're well-versed in Scripture or just starting out on your journey, The Bible Course offers a superb overview of the world's best-selling book.  This eight-session course will help you grow in your understanding of the Bible. Watch the first session of The Bible Course and learn more at biblecourse.ca. ---Ann Voskamp is the four-times New York Times best-selling author of WayMaker, The Broken Way, The Greatest Gift, and the sixty-week New York Times bestseller One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are, which has sold more than 1.5 million copies and has been translated into more than twenty languages. Named by Christianity Today as one of fifty women most shaping culture and the church today, Ann has an M.A in evangelism and leadership from Wheaton, is the mother of 7, and the wife to one fine farmer. Learn more about Ann VoskampWebsite: annvoskamp.comInstagram: @annvoskamp

If you pick up a pen every day and you write down what you're grateful for, when you are in crisis, your soul will have a memory of what it is supposed to do. How can I give thanks to God in the midst of this valley and trial? Because ultimately what we need...can we position our soul to remember the truth? God is always good and I am always loved. Because when difficult things happen and the waves hit us, what the enemy of our souls can hiss: Is God really good now? Is God really kind? Does God really love you when this tragedy happens twice in your life? When you have a memory muscle, a gratitude muscle that knows that in crisis I keep giving thanks, what that means is that gratitude muscle will mean that you are strong in joy. And that if you let...don't let anything go ahead and steal your joy, because the joy of the Lord is your what? Your strength. So gratitude and joy are intimately connected right there at the Lord's Supper.---Listen to Ann Voskamp, the four-times New York Times best-selling author of WayMaker, The Broken Way, The Greatest Gift, and One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are being interviewed by seasoned journalist Lorna Dueck. In this episode, Ann shares the learned gift of daily gratitude even while walking through life's most heartbreaking of circumstances.Ann Voskamp is the four-times New York Times best-selling author of WayMaker, The Broken Way, The Greatest Gift, and the sixty-week New York Times bestseller One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are, which has sold more than 1.5 million copies and has been translated into more than twenty languages. Named by Christianity Today as one of fifty women most shaping culture and the church today, Ann has an M.A in evangelism and leadership from Wheaton, is the mother of 7, and the wife to one fine farmer. Learn more about Ann VoskampWebsite: annvoskamp.comInstagram: @annvoskamp

CLICK HERE for the episode guide to help you connect with Scripture through this song.To count our blessings is to name them and acknowledge our gratitude for the good things God has blessed us with. Seph Schlueter sings of this in his song "Counting My Blessings," and I use it to catapult us into the world of Jesus to see how He gave thanks in all circumstances.Let's explore Scripture together to deepen our knowledge as we practice giving thanks in our lives.In this episode, I discuss the following:Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: Reading in contextListen to an audio version of the textRepetitionMake a listComplete a word studyMeditate on ScriptureConsider the oppositeEpisode GuideReading all of 1 Thessalonians as inspired by 1 Thessalonians 5:18Making a list of what Paul is thankful for as an example of how to make a list of our ownAsking the question, "What does giving thanks look like in Scripture?""One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are" by Ann Voskamp - Amazon Paid LinkAn interview by Kirk Cameron with Ann Voskamp - YouTube VideoLearning to be on the hunt for things to be thankful forActually taking action -- to give thanks is a verbGreek word for "to give thanks" - eucharisteo - BibleHub Word StudyThe times Jesus eucharisteoat the Last Supper - Luke 22:17-19, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Hebrews 12:2at the Feeding of the 5000 - John 6:11-13, 23at the resurrection of Lazarus - John 11:38-44How miracles, provision, fullness, resurrection, and life are on the other side of giving thanksConsidering the opposite of how Jesus gave thanks sinful people described as NOT giving thanks - Romans 1:21hypocritical religious man giving thanks in a presumptuous and arrogant fashion - Luke 18:11using our words to give thanks rather than foolish talk - Ephesians 5:4Reading Scriptures about giving thanks won't transform you unless you allow them to inform what you think about giving thanks, and then actually PRACTICE giving thanks.Additional ResourcesLyrics - NewReleaseToday.comThe story behind the song "Counting My Blessings" by Seph Schlueter - YouTube Short"One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are" by Ann Voskamp - Amazon Paid LinkAn interview by Kirk Cameron with Ann Voskamp - YouTube VideoMy favorite Bible Study Software - Logos Bible Software Affiliate LinkThis Week's ChallengeSpend some time in 1 Thessalonians. Make a list of what Paul is thankful for. Then, make your own list of things you are thankful for. Be imitators of Christ in your eucharisteo. Read about Christ giving Change your music. Change your life. Join my free 30-Day Music Challenge. CLICK HERE.

In walking through a recent difficult season, Heather has been shown one major underlying theme. Prayer is very powerful and it can be life-changing. Tune in to this week's episode to learn four ways that you can intentionally use the power of prayer in your life and in your business. Episode Highlights:・Get back to basics and eliminate overwhelm and uncertainty ・If you feel overwhelmed in your life or business, you are not alone・The power of prayer can be a secret weapon・How to specifically use prayer to stay in step with the Lord in your business・Heather wants to invite you to join her in keeping track of prayers and answered prayers・Start your day with intention and with the Lord・Ask and believe that God will show up・Trust that it's from God and take action without doubt・If you don't know what to pray for, ask for wisdom・Be specific as possible in your prayers・Track your prayers and update the listSermon from this past Sunday: The sermon starts at 41 minutes Episode 95 "Empowering Your Eternal Perspective: Discovering Purpose and Passion Amidst Grief + Struggles" Join my Bible reading plan! One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann Voskamp James 1:5: "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind." Episode Resources/References: ・Seint's Income Disclosure ・Texting with Project Broadcast ・Easily Edit Your Videos + Podcast ・Get 50% off Stunning Emails Want more help from Heather: ・Automate to Replicate - Copy my exact customer follow-up automations formula ・Replicate Your Results - Grow your income + impact beyond your own personal effort Connect with Heather: Called to Lead Telegram Community HeatherKBurge.com heatherkburge@gmail.com You can also text (912) 405-8912 any of these keywords to learn more: CONNECT (to stay in touch on all the things) PODCAST (to get a direct link to the Called to Lead Community) COLORMATCH (to try Seint Beauty) SUMMIT (to join the virtual summit waitlist)

Ann Voskamp is the wife of a farmer, mama to seven, and the author of four New York Times bestsellers: The Broken Way, The Greatest Gift, Unwrapping the Greatest Gift, and the sixty-week New York Times bestseller One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are, which has sold more than one million copies and has been translated into more than twenty languages. Named by Christianity Today as one of fifty women most shaping culture and the church today, Ann is a passionate and vocal advocate for the marginalized and oppressed around the globe, partnering with The Justice Conference, Mercy House Global, and Compassion International.

Ann Voskamp is the wife of a farmer, mama to seven, and the author of four New York Times bestsellers: The Broken Way, The Greatest Gift, Unwrapping the Greatest Gift, and the sixty-week New York Times bestseller One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are, which has sold more than one million copies and has been translated into more than twenty languages. Named by Christianity Today as one of fifty women most shaping culture and the church today, Ann is a passionate and vocal advocate for the marginalized and oppressed around the globe, partnering with The Justice Conference, Mercy House Global, and Compassion International.

Carolyn brings a transparent look at what gospel parenting looks like. She talks honestly and openly about the hard moments of parenting and where she finds her strength for everyday challenges. This morning she talks about freedom and contentment. She dives deep so listen close! Introduction2:20 I feel trapped3:30 Flexibility in the way we raise our kids4:20 Teach them to be lovers of what we love6:33 Teach them to be servants8:05 Finding contentment 10:43 Honesty about our imperfections with our kids13:40 Honesty in our friendships16:01 Strategies to foster gratitude in our lives To hear Part 1 and Part 2 of Carolyn'sinterview go to Podcasts #33 and #34. The book Carolyn recommends about gratitude is One Thousand Gifts- A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are, by Ann Voskamp. The 10-year anniversary edition is on sale for 41% at the time of this podcast. (affiliate) Be sure to tune in next week when we will have another practical interview that will inspire hope for you on your parenting journey. For more content from Laurie Donahue, go to https://Courses.LaurieDonahue.com

Carolyn brings a transparent look at what gospel parenting looks like. She talks honestly and openly about the hard moments of parenting and where she finds her strength for everyday challenges. Carolyn covers a lot of territory in this podcast so buckle your seat belts! Introduction1:44 The struggle2:25 Good things are hard2:49 When clutter takes over3:55 A way to love each other6:04 Messy blessings7:30 When kids don't listen11:42 Learning to do hard things13:00 Overwhelm and depression16:21 Gratitude, the great cure17:41 Parenting freedom The book Carolyn refers to about gratitude is One Thousand Gifts- A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are, by Ann Voskamp. The 10-year anniversary edition is on sale for 41% at the time of this podcast. (affiliate) Be sure to tune in next week for Carolyn's final podcast of this season, and rest in the Lord this week! For more content from Laurie Donahue, go to https://Courses.LaurieDonahue.com

It's Here, even in the trembling,in the crying, in the storm, like a little pinpoint of light that catches your eye, that catches your attention long enough for you to catch your breath. You become conscious of your breath again. You're able to relax your shoulders down and back again. You may not be smiling, but your Soul is.  God Is. You're  Hearing... that tone, that Key. Remembering that Presence IS your prayer. Silence is your prayer. Love is my prayer, and Love takes care of Love. I Love you, Niknikki@curlynikki.com▶▶LOVE CHARGING STATION- Free Forum , Challenges, and Live Chat at 6:30am EThttps://forum.curlynikki.com/▶▶Join our new forum, GoOD Friends and enter the Mala Giveaway!Support the show:▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings__________________________________________Today's Quotes: "No prayer is complete without Presence "-Rumi"The basic condition for us to be able to hear the call of beauty and respond to it is silence."-Thich Nhat Hahn"It is in the dark that God is passing by. The bridge and our lives shake not because God has abandoned, but the exact opposite: God is passing by. God is in the tremors. Dark is the holiest ground, the glory passing by. In the blackest, God is closest, at work, forging His perfect and right will. Though it is black and we can't see and our world seems to be free-falling and we feel utterly alone, Christ is most present to us..."-Ann Voskamp, One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are"The wise one does not try to control life and is not controlled by life.His heart is full and serene knowing that life takes care of life."-Mooji"Saints are the sinners who kept going."-Robert Louis Stevenson"Happiness does not enter making noiseit is there everyday amid the little joys.-look closely"-@cayswords_ I via IG"Whatever happens in your life, no matter how troubling things might seem, do not enter the neighborhood of despair. Even when all doors remain closed, God will open up a new path only for you. Be thankful! It is easy to be thankful when all is well. A Sufi is thankful not only for what he has been given but also for all that he has been denied."-Shams Tabrizi"I've watched you. I've watched everything you have been throughI've watched you fall i've watched you get hurtI've watched you fight and get back upI've watched you learnI've watched you growI also watched how hard you've been workingTo become the best version of yourselfi've seen your heart today and it's beautifulit's pure and it's ready to be loved the same way that I love youget ready because it's coming next week, everything you've been praying for."- @dailyuplifeingposts via IG   "It's desire which keeps you poor."-Sri Sri Ravi Shankar"Songs in the Key of Life" -Stevie WonderSong- We Fall Down by Donnie McClurkin -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b2z4lQwnNwSupport the show

Dans cet épisode, nous allons parler d'un boost pour votre bonheur incroyable : la gratitude ! Je suis sûre que vous en avez déjà entendu parler, peut-être même que vous vous dites que vous en connaissez déjà tout

Gratitude is incredibly powerful, but unfortunately, it doesn't always seem to be our default response. In this episode, let's talk about how gratitude can help you recenter and choose how to respond in the face of frustration or disappointment. Episode Links One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann Voskamp The Fullness Show Links The Fullness Show Community: https://facebook.abbyhaggard.com Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abbyhaggard/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abbyhaggard/support --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abbyhaggard/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abbyhaggard/support

Episode #27 Public Speaking, Do It Anyway feat. Andrea Miner, Director, Channel Sales, Everbridge, mom, grandma. Join us to hear the conversation and learn about her:·       Practice for coming back to center.·       Message: That thing you're afraid of, they are too. The difference is they did it anyway.·       Her oldest memory of traumatic public speaking, she was seven.·       View of the journey of overcoming stage fright, including Elvis.·       Practice and diligence helped her to feel comfortable.·       Aversion to feeling fear made her good at speaking. She embraced her fear.·       Experience of how CEO's prepare in order to be ‘natural'….not so far off from any of us.·       Metaphor during a speech (her best one yet) based on her runny nose.·       Preparation tactics including defining your beginning, middle and end of message. Andrea offers such vulnerable insight into her journey to overcome public speaking and what she has learned along the way. Her suggestions and viewpoints on how others can make the shift is spot on.  The conversation is important because it's said that 90% of people have a fear of public speaking.  This can be as big as standing on stage or presenting in a room full of people or even sharing ideas or concerns with a few or more people in an official setting. Recommendations from Andrea:·       Check out her company Everbridge at www.everbridge.com focused on mass notifications around safety, company resilience and enhancing life.·       One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann Voskamp.* Andrea's post on LinkedIn: "What are you afraid of? How I stopped letting fear hold me back".   These next 10 days, you can get 40% off your Magic Mind subscription at: https://www.magicmind.co/shifting With My Discount Code: SHIFTING20.Listen here https://angiemccourt.transistor.fm/episodes or Listen on your favorite listening platform: Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Listen Notes, Audible, SoundCloud, iHeart Radio. A big thank you for Follows, Likes and Reviews.

Carolyn brings a transparent look at what gospel parenting looks like. She talks honestly and openly about the hard moments of parenting and where she finds her strength for everyday challenges. This morning she talks about freedom and contentment. She dives deep so listen close! Introduction2:20 I feel trapped3:30 Flexibility in the way we raise our kids4:20 Teach them to be lovers of what we love6:33 Teach them to be servants8:05 Finding contentment 10:43 Honesty about our imperfections with our kids13:40 Honesty in our friendships16:01 Strategies to foster gratitude in our lives The book Carolyn recommends about gratitude is One Thousand Gifts- A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are, by Ann Voskamp. The 10-year anniversary edition is on sale for 41% at the time of this podcast. (affiliate) Be sure to tune in next week when we will have another practical interview that will inspire hope for you on your parenting journey. For more content from Laurie Donahue, go to https://Courses.LaurieDonahue.com

Carolyn brings a transparent look at what gospel parenting looks like. She talks honestly and openly about the hard moments of parenting and where she finds her strength for everyday challenges. Carolyn covers a lot of territory in this podcast so buckle your seat belts! Introduction1:44 The struggle2:25 Good things are hard2:49 When clutter takes over3:55 A way to love each other6:04 Messy blessings7:30 When kids don't listen11:42 Learning to do hard things13:00 Overwhelm and depression16:21 Gratitude, the great cure17:41 Parenting freedom The book Carolyn refers to about gratitude is One Thousand Gifts- A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are, by Ann Voskamp. The 10-year anniversary edition is on sale for 41% at the time of this podcast. (affiliate) Be sure to tune in next week for Carolyn's final podcast of this season, and rest in the Lord this week! For more content from Laurie Donahue, go to https://Courses.LaurieDonahue.com

Leah Pieper. A TRUE GEM. I learn from this gal every.single.time.we.talk. The Lord exudes out of her through her wise, sweet yet bold, discerning spirit He has given her. In this conversation we talk about her life with chronic illness, God's crinkly eyed smile towards us, how we will be known by how we LOVE, and so so much more. Friends, you don't want to miss this conversation. Enjoy!____________________________________Subscribe to my emails and Monthlyish Newsletter here!Join my bookclub here!LET'S CONNECT: madi@sunnyand65.com____________________________________From the episode:#SA65Bookclub Book of the Month for MAY: Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald WhitneyRefresh Mentoring Fresh Life Podcast - Refresh MentoringFresh Life Podcast episode with Leah's Friend JacLeah Pieper Photography1000 Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann VoskampBanks by NEEDTOBREATHEGoodness of God by Jenn JohnsonTyler Staton from Bridgetown ChurchJennie Allen's Podcast - Made For This 

This week, we're reflecting on gratitude as a part of a grown-up faith. If you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram or on my blog. If you'd like to help support this podcast financially, there's now a way to do just that, and thank you - visit me on my page at buymeacoffee.com! Thanks as always for sharing, subscribing, rating, and reviewing, as this helps our community to grow! Here are some resources I hope will help you to engage with this week's topic in a deeper way for yourself: 1. Video: The Absolute Necessity of Saying Thank You, with Fr. Mike Schmitz and Ascension Presents 2. Book: One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are, by Ann Voskamp 3. Book: With Open Hands, by Henri Nouwen 4. Book: Blessed: A History of the American Prosperity Gospel, by Kate Bowler 5. Song: Even When it Hurts (Praise Song), by Hillsong 6. Song: Open My Hands, by Sara Groves 7. Song: The Blessing, by Elevation Worship 8. Song: Thank U, by Alanis Morissette 9. Song: Simple Gifts, by Yo Yo Ma and Alison Krauss 10. Gratitude Meditation: God's Loving-Kindness 11. Novel: Stranger in the Lifeboat, by Mitch Albom 12. Mass: Third Sunday in Lent - St Cecilia's Boston 3/20/22

What happens when your people are not what you expected or when your family plan isn't panning out? Do you struggle with adult friendships or have disappointment surrounding loss? Big and small Strugg disappointments are discussed this week and we share some perspective shifts that are bringing us peace.  WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: One Thousand Gifts : A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are     Toxic positivity + giving yourself time “Not yet” perspective shift Wound visual and a prompt to talk it out KS: Stress incontinence, gas, solo parenting GL: The Maid: A Novel, Anxiety medication review, Rebecca's new house! CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon EPISODE SPONSORS: Moms Into Fitness: Use code MSW for 50% off 3 months Prose: Follow the link to get 15% off your first order Chime Financial Inc: Get started today Lumineux: Get $7 off today! SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend.  The struggle is real.  We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Moments of thankfulness often pass us by without acknowledgment. But what might happen if we create a habit of noticing and capturing them. From one thousand gifts to three thousand gifts and counting. This is a Guest Post from Pauline Turnbull. It all began on the 24th of October 2020 when I took up the challenge of writing down one thousand gifts I could thank God for.  I had been reading 'One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are' by Ann Voskamp.   To date, it is precisely one year from the day I wrote my first GIFT.  Barry's invitation to write this post is listed in my book as Gift# 3,001, after naming Gift# 3,000 as a thank you to God for each of those 3,000 gifts.  So today, I opened my notebook and went back to where my gift counting began. As I scan the pages, I am reliving the gifts I've numbered. These are sacred moments of grace and love that God has given to me.   Read this further here FOLLOW ME! Websiite: https://turningthepage.co.nz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/turningthepage1atatime Twitter: https://twitter.com/barrypearman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turningthepagefaithhopelove/ Podcast https://turningthepage.co.nz/podcast-listen-mental-health/

Moments of thankfulness often pass us by without acknowledgment. But what might happen if we create a habit of noticing and capturing them. From one thousand gifts to three thousand gifts and counting. This is a Guest Post from Pauline Turnbull. It all began on the 24th of October 2020 when I took up the challenge of writing down one thousand gifts I could thank God for.  I had been reading 'One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are' by Ann Voskamp.   To date, it is precisely one year from the day I wrote my first GIFT.  Barry's invitation to write this post is listed in my book as Gift# 3,001, after naming Gift# 3,000 as a thank you to God for each of those 3,000 gifts.  So today, I opened my notebook and went back to where my gift counting began. As I scan the pages, I am reliving the gifts I've numbered. These are sacred moments of grace and love that God has given to me.   Read this further here FOLLOW ME! Websiite: https://turningthepage.co.nz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/turningthepage1atatime Twitter: https://twitter.com/barrypearman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turningthepagefaithhopelove/ Podcast https://turningthepage.co.nz/podcast-listen-mental-health/

One of the things I have enjoyed most in the last few years is meeting people from new cultures, whether that be when I am out travelling or when I am meeting my friends who have immigrated to Canada in my own community. The way they see life can be so different, and the stories they bring remind me that my way of doing life is not the only way. In this episode, I am talking to one of my dear friends who has dedicated her life to showing others Jesus and sharing the gospel cross-culturally in one form or another. It is a powerful episode about sharing the love of Christ with those who are moving across the globe right into our backyards, or at least next door. Lorraine answers questions like... What would you say is the difference between working with other cultures in their own context versus when they have immigrated (our own context)? What do you find are the highest needs of our immigrated neighbours and friends? What are some practical ways we can love and serve cross-culturally? Where would you like to see the “Big-C Church” step up to serve and do justice work with those who are of other cultures? Lorraine Taylor grew up in Edmonton, in a house that was not open to strangers at all. At one time there was barbed wire over the gate! When she came to Christ as a young lady, she longed to have a “House of Peace,” where anyone could come over. God granted that desire of her heart when she met Phil and together they began to live a life of hospitality and people poured into their open house. Lorraine has been married for 43 years and she has 4 children and 7 grandchildren. After College Lorraine worked with the C&MA for 25 years in India, Pakistan and Canada. Then they served with FamilyLife, Canada (a ministry of Power to Change) for 11 years leading their intercultural and international ministry. They now lead Connecting Streams intercultural ministry to newcomers to Canada and refugees.  Resources: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+25%3A34%E2%80%9340&version=ESV (Matthew 25:34–40) https://www.amazon.ca/Stranger-God-Meeting-Jesus-Disguise-ebook/dp/B0754H8J6W (Stranger God: Meeting Jesus in Disguise) by Richard Beck https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00PWOH5TS/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 (Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger: Moving from Affluence to Generosity) by Ronald J. Sider https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B079YB3GF8/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 (The Gospel Comes with a House Key: Practicing Radically Ordinary Hospitality in Our Post-Christian World) by Rosaria Champagne Butterfield https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B003U2TWQ8/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 (One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are) by Ann Voskamp https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0084U0J36/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 (Shattered Dreams: God's Unexpected Path to Joy) by Larry Crabb Connect with Leah: IG:https://www.instagram.com/leah.rempel/ ( @leah.rempel) FB:https://www.facebook.com/groups/4075541105853974 ( Intentional Women of Faith) Merch Shop:https://www.redbubble.com/people/leahrempel/shop?asc=u ( RedBubble Shop) Template Shop: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/I68Shop?ref=seller-platform-mcnav (I:68 Shop) Have questions for Lorry? Send them to labi68.podcast@gmail.com

(00:00-9:54): Brian and Aubrey talked about the following news stories: “Mired in Crises, Lebanon Marks 1 Year Since Horrific Beirut Blast” “‘They Cannot Burn Jesus Out of Me': Mozambique Pastors Minister to Survivors of Violent Insurgency” (9:54-28:18): Ann Voskamp, author of the New York Times bestsellers, “The Broken Way,” and “One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are,” joined Aubrey to chat about the Propel Women Cohort at Wheaton College and The Grace Case.  Learn more about the Propel Women Cohort at Wheaton College at wheaton.edu Learn more about The Grace Case at annvoskamp.com/thegracecase Learn more about Ann and her books at annvoskamp.com (28:18-36:44): Brian and Aubrey discussed the recent episode of “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill.” They also reacted to the news about Andrew Cuomo, “N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo Sexually Harassed Multiple Women, State Investigation Finds.” (36:44-45:53): Brian and Aubrey talked about Gov. J.B. Pritzker's statewide mask mandate. “Mask-optional schools in suburbs reverse course, say they'll obey governor's mandate” “Even for vaccinated people, now is the time for masks and testing, public health experts say” (45:53-1:01:56): Dr. Sharon Hodde Miller, Author, Speaker, and Teaching Pastor at Bright City Church in Durham, North Carolina, joined Aubrey to chat about her books, “Free of Me: Why Life Is Better When It's Not about You” and “Nice: Why We Love to Be Liked and How God Calls Us to More.”  Learn more about Sharon and her books at sheworships.com and connect with her on Twitter at @SHoddeMiller (1:01:56-1:11:36): Brian and Aubrey chatted about Karen Swallow Prior's Religion News Service article, “With this much rot, there's no choice but to deconstruct.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode #256. Today we’ll read Revelation chapter 18 together. The Fall of Babylon the Great.Show NotesNew! The Bible Project overview videos for the Book of the Revelation; Part 1; Part 2 or a deep dive with Enduring Word VisitVisit my websiteVisit my churchVisit The German ShepherdBible Study ResourcesJohn MacArthur Study Bible – New American Standard· The Bible Project’s Bible BasicsEvery Bible You Could Ever Want!The Bible HubBible Study ToolsThe Bible ProjectThe Next Right Thing by Emily P. FreemanLove Like That by Les ParrottOne Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann VoskampOther ResourcesWant to use your tablet for Bible reading? Consider Kindle .I love Audible! Try it for free!Want it? FaithGear has it!Wear your faith! Christian StrongBet Hannon Business Websites designed and maintains my website.Title of song used in the podcast is 3 Joys & the Truth, by Daniel O’ConnorDisclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you purchase anything, I may get a small commission. This does not cost you anything and it helps offset the costs of the podcast. Thank you in advance.View my Broadcast License.

Episode #255. Today we’ll read Revelation chapter 17 together. The angel explains to John about the Woman and the Scarlet Beast.Show NotesNew! Overview to the Book of the Revelation; Part 1; Part 2; Deep Dive into Revelation – Enduring Word VisitVisit my websiteVisit my churchVisit The German ShepherdBible Study ResourcesJohn MacArthur Study Bible – New American Standard· The Bible Project’s Bible BasicsEvery Bible You Could Ever Want!The Bible HubBible Study ToolsThe Bible ProjectThe Next Right Thing by Emily P. FreemanLove Like That by Les ParrottOne Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann VoskampOther ResourcesWant to use your tablet for Bible reading? Consider Kindle .I love Audible! Try it for free!Want it? FaithGear has it!Wear your faith! Christian StrongBet Hannon Business Websites designed and maintains my website.Title of song used in the podcast is 3 Joys & the Truth, by Daniel O’ConnorDisclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you purchase anything, I may get a small commission. This does not cost you anything and it helps offset the costs of the podcast. Thank you in advance.View my Broadcast License.

Episode #254. Today we’ll read Revelation chapter 16 together. John describes what he sees as the seven angels pour out the seven bowls of God’s wrath.Show NotesNew! Overview to the Book of the Revelation; Part 1; Part 2 Deep Dive into Revelation – Enduring Word VisitVisit my websiteVisit my churchVisit The German ShepherdBible Study ResourcesJohn MacArthur Study Bible – New American Standard· The Bible Project’s Bible BasicsEvery Bible You Could Ever Want!The Bible HubBible Study ToolsThe Bible ProjectThe Next Right Thing by Emily P. FreemanLove Like That by Les ParrottOne Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann VoskampOther ResourcesWant to use your tablet for Bible reading? Consider Kindle .I love Audible! Try it for free!Want it? FaithGear has it!Wear your faith! Christian StrongBet Hannon Business Websites designed and maintains my website.Title of song used in the podcast is 3 Joys & the Truth, by Daniel O’ConnorDisclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you purchase anything, I may get a small commission. This does not cost you anything and it helps offset the costs of the podcast. Thank you in advance.View my Broadcast License.

Episode #253. Today we’ll read Revelation chapter 15 together. This is preparation for the Bowl Judgements.Show NotesNew! The Bible Project overview videos for the Book of the Revelation; Part 1; Part 2; or try a deep dive with Enduring WordVisitVisit my websiteVisit my churchVisit The German ShepherdBible Study ResourcesJohn MacArthur Study Bible – New American Standard· The Bible Project’s Bible BasicsEvery Bible You Could Ever Want!The Bible HubBible Study ToolsThe Bible ProjectThe Next Right Thing by Emily P. FreemanLove Like That by Les ParrottOne Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann VoskampOther ResourcesWant to use your tablet for Bible reading? Consider Kindle .I love Audible! Try it for free!Want it? FaithGear has it!Wear your faith! Christian StrongBet Hannon Business Websites designed and maintains my website.Title of song used in the podcast is 3 Joys & the Truth, by Daniel O’ConnorDisclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you purchase anything, I may get a small commission. This does not cost you anything and it helps offset the costs of the podcast. Thank you in advance.View my Broadcast License.

Episode #252. Today we’ll read Revelation chapter 14 together. John writes about The Lamb and the 144,000, the proclamation of the three angels, and the reaping of the Earth’s harvest.Show NotesNew! Overview to the Book of the Revelation; Part 1; Part 2 Deep Dive into Revelation – Enduring Word VisitVisit my websiteVisit my churchVisit The German ShepherdBible Study ResourcesJohn MacArthur Study Bible – New American Standard· The Bible Project’s Bible BasicsEvery Bible You Could Ever Want!The Bible HubBible Study ToolsThe Bible ProjectThe Next Right Thing by Emily P. FreemanLove Like That by Les ParrottOne Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann VoskampOther ResourcesWant to use your tablet for Bible reading? Consider Kindle .I love Audible! Try it for free!Want it? FaithGear has it!Wear your faith! Christian StrongBet Hannon Business Websites designed and maintains my website.Title of song used in the podcast is 3 Joys & the Truth, by Daniel O’ConnorDisclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you purchase anything, I may get a small commission. This does not cost you anything and it helps offset the costs of the podcast. Thank you in advance.View my Broadcast License.

Episode #251. Today we’ll read Revelation chapter 13 together. The Beast of the Earth and the number 666.Show NotesNew! Overview to the Book of the Revelation; Part 1; Part 2 Deep Dive into Revelation – Enduring Word VisitVisit my websiteVisit my churchVisit The German ShepherdBible Study ResourcesJohn MacArthur Study Bible – New American Standard· The Bible Project’s Bible BasicsEvery Bible You Could Ever Want!The Bible HubBible Study ToolsThe Bible ProjectThe Next Right Thing by Emily P. FreemanLove Like That by Les ParrottOne Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann VoskampOther ResourcesWant to use your tablet for Bible reading? Consider Kindle .I love Audible! Try it for free!Want it? FaithGear has it!Wear your faith! Christian StrongBet Hannon Business Websites designed and maintains my website.Title of song used in the podcast is 3 Joys & the Truth, by Daniel O’ConnorDisclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you purchase anything, I may get a small commission. This does not cost you anything and it helps offset the costs of the podcast. Thank you in advance.View my Broadcast License.

Episode #250. Today we’ll read Revelation chapter 12 together: John tells us of a woman, a child, a dragon, and a beast.Show NotesNew! Overview to the Book of the Revelation; Part 1; Part 2 Deep Dive into Revelation – Enduring WordVisitVisit my websiteVisit my churchVisit The German ShepherdBible Study ResourcesJohn MacArthur Study Bible – New American Standard· The Bible Project’s Bible BasicsEvery Bible You Could Ever Want!The Bible HubBible Study ToolsThe Bible ProjectThe Next Right Thing by Emily P. FreemanLove Like That by Les ParrottOne Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann VoskampOther ResourcesWant to use your tablet for Bible reading? Consider Kindle .I love Audible! Try it for free!Want it? FaithGear has it!Wear your faith! Christian StrongBet Hannon Business Websites designed and maintains my website.Title of song used in the podcast is 3 Joys & the Truth, by Daniel O’ConnorDisclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you purchase anything, I may get a small commission. This does not cost you anything and it helps offset the costs of the podcast. Thank you in advance.View my Broadcast License.

Episode #249. Today we’ll read Revelation chapter 11 together. The two witnesses are martyred and resurrected and the seventh angel blows his trumpet.Show NotesNew! Overview to the Book of the Revelation; Part 1VisitVisit my websiteVisit my churchVisit The German ShepherdBible Study ResourcesJohn MacArthur Study Bible – New American Standard· The Bible Project’s Bible BasicsEvery Bible You Could Ever Want!The Bible HubBible Study ToolsThe Bible ProjectThe Next Right Thing by Emily P. FreemanLove Like That by Les ParrottOne Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann VoskampOther ResourcesWant to use your tablet for Bible reading? Consider Kindle .I love Audible! Try it for free!Want it? FaithGear has it!Wear your faith! Christian StrongBet Hannon Business Websites designed and maintains my website.Title of song used in the podcast is 3 Joys & the Truth, by Daniel O’ConnorDisclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you purchase anything, I may get a small commission. This does not cost you anything and it helps offset the costs of the podcast. Thank you in advance.View my Broadcast License.

Episode #248. Today we’ll read Revelation chapter 10 together. Here John describes the mighty angel and the small scroll.Show NotesNew! Overview to the Book of the Revelation; Part 1VisitVisit my websiteVisit my churchVisit The German ShepherdBible Study ResourcesJohn MacArthur Study Bible – New American Standard· The Bible Project’s Bible BasicsEvery Bible You Could Ever Want!The Bible HubBible Study ToolsThe Bible ProjectThe Next Right Thing by Emily P. FreemanLove Like That by Les ParrottOne Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann VoskampOther ResourcesWant to use your tablet for Bible reading? Consider Kindle .I love Audible! Try it for free!Want it? FaithGear has it!Wear your faith! Christian StrongBet Hannon Business Websites designed and maintains my website.Title of song used in the podcast is 3 Joys & the Truth, by Daniel O’ConnorDisclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you purchase anything, I may get a small commission. This does not cost you anything and it helps offset the costs of the podcast. Thank you in advance.View my Broadcast License.

Episode #247. Today we’ll read Revelation chapter 9 together. John explains the fifth and sixth trumpets.Show NotesVisitVisit my websiteVisit my churchVisit The German ShepherdBible Study ResourcesJohn MacArthur Study Bible – New American Standard· The Bible Project’s Bible BasicsEvery Bible You Could Ever Want!The Bible HubBible Study ToolsThe Bible ProjectThe Next Right Thing by Emily P. FreemanLove Like That by Les ParrottOne Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann VoskampOther ResourcesWant to use your tablet for Bible reading? Consider Kindle .I love Audible! Try it for free!Want it? FaithGear has it!Wear your faith! Christian StrongBet Hannon Business Websites designed and maintains my website.Title of song used in the podcast is 3 Joys & the Truth, by Daniel O’ConnorDisclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you purchase anything, I may get a small commission. This does not cost you anything and it helps offset the costs of the podcast. Thank you in advance.View my Broadcast License.

Episode #246. Today we’ll read Revelation chapter 8 together. John describes the final seal and the first four trumpets.Show NotesNew! The Bible without chapters and verses!VisitVisit my websiteVisit my churchVisit The German ShepherdBible Study ResourcesJohn MacArthur Study Bible – New American Standard· The Bible Project’s Bible BasicsEvery Bible You Could Ever Want!The Bible HubBible Study ToolsThe Bible ProjectThe Next Right Thing by Emily P. FreemanLove Like That by Les ParrottOne Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann VoskampOther ResourcesWant to use your tablet for Bible reading? Consider Kindle .I love Audible! Try it for free!Want it? FaithGear has it!Wear your faith! Christian StrongBet Hannon Business Websites designed and maintains my website.Title of song used in the podcast is 3 Joys & the Truth, by Daniel O’ConnorDisclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you purchase anything, I may get a small commission. This does not cost you anything and it helps offset the costs of the podcast. Thank you in advance.View my Broadcast License.

Episode #245. Today we’ll read Revelation chapter 7 together. John speaks of the sealed of Israel – the 144,000 – and a multitude from the Great Tribulation. Show NotesNew! The Bible without chapters and verses!VisitVisit my websiteVisit my churchVisit The German ShepherdBible Study ResourcesJohn MacArthur Study Bible – New American Standard· The Bible Project’s Bible BasicsEvery Bible You Could Ever Want!The Bible HubBible Study ToolsThe Bible ProjectThe Next Right Thing by Emily P. FreemanLove Like That by Les ParrottOne Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann VoskampOther ResourcesWant to use your tablet for Bible reading? Consider Kindle .I love Audible! Try it for free!Want it? FaithGear has it!Wear your faith! Christian StrongBet Hannon Business Websites designed and maintains my website.Title of song used in the podcast is 3 Joys & the Truth, by Daniel O’ConnorDisclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you purchase anything, I may get a small commission. This does not cost you anything and it helps offset the costs of the podcast. Thank you in advance.View my Broadcast License.

Episode #244. Today we’ll read Revelation chapter 6 together. The Lamb who is worthy opens the first six seals.Show NotesNew! The Bible without chapters and verses!VisitVisit my websiteVisit my churchVisit The German ShepherdBible Study ResourcesJohn MacArthur Study Bible – New American Standard· The Bible Project’s Bible BasicsEvery Bible You Could Ever Want!The Bible HubBible Study ToolsThe Bible ProjectThe Next Right Thing by Emily P. FreemanLove Like That by Les ParrottOne Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann VoskampOther ResourcesWant to use your tablet for Bible reading? Consider Kindle .I love Audible! Try it for free!Want it? FaithGear has it!Wear your faith! Christian StrongBet Hannon Business Websites designed and maintains my website.Title of song used in the podcast is 3 Joys & the Truth, by Daniel O’ConnorDisclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you purchase anything, I may get a small commission. This does not cost you anything and it helps offset the costs of the podcast. Thank you in advance.View my Broadcast License.

Episode #243. Today we’ll read Revelation chapter 5 together. The Lamb – the Lamb Who is worthy – takes the scroll.Show NotesNew! The Bible without chapters and verses!VisitVisit my websiteVisit my churchVisit The German ShepherdBible Study ResourcesJohn MacArthur Study Bible – New American Standard· The Bible Project’s Bible BasicsEvery Bible You Could Ever Want!The Bible HubBible Study ToolsThe Bible ProjectThe Next Right Thing by Emily P. FreemanLove Like That by Les ParrottOne Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann VoskampOther ResourcesWant to use your tablet for Bible reading? Consider Kindle .I love Audible! Try it for free!Want it? FaithGear has it!Wear your faith! Christian StrongBet Hannon Business Websites designed and maintains my website.Title of song used in the podcast is 3 Joys & the Truth, by Daniel O’ConnorDisclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you purchase anything, I may get a small commission. This does not cost you anything and it helps offset the costs of the podcast. Thank you in advance.View my Broadcast License.

Episode #242. Today we’ll read Revelation chapter 4 together. With awe in every line, John describes for us as best he can the Throne Room in Heaven.Show NotesNew! The Bible without chapters and verses!VisitVisit my websiteVisit my churchVisit The German ShepherdBible Study ResourcesJohn MacArthur Study Bible – New American Standard· The Bible Project’s Bible BasicsEvery Bible You Could Ever Want!The Bible HubBible Study ToolsThe Bible ProjectThe Next Right Thing by Emily P. FreemanLove Like That by Les ParrottOne Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann VoskampOther ResourcesWant to use your tablet for Bible reading? Consider Kindle .I love Audible! Try it for free!Want it? FaithGear has it!Wear your faith! Christian StrongBet Hannon Business Websites designed and maintains my website.Title of song used in the podcast is 3 Joys & the Truth, by Daniel O’ConnorDisclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you purchase anything, I may get a small commission. This does not cost you anything and it helps offset the costs of the podcast. Thank you in advance.View my Broadcast License.

Episode #241. Today we’ll read Revelation chapter 3 together. Today we continue the seven letters to the churches, finishing with the letters to Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. Show NotesNew! The Bible without chapters and verses!VisitVisit my websiteVisit my churchVisit The German ShepherdBible Study ResourcesJohn MacArthur Study Bible – New American Standard· The Bible Project’s Bible BasicsEvery Bible You Could Ever Want!The Bible HubBible Study ToolsThe Bible ProjectThe Next Right Thing by Emily P. FreemanLove Like That by Les ParrottOne Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann VoskampOther ResourcesWant to use your tablet for Bible reading? Consider Kindle .I love Audible! Try it for free!Want it? FaithGear has it!Wear your faith! Christian StrongBet Hannon Business Websites designed and maintains my website.Title of song used in the podcast is 3 Joys & the Truth, by Daniel O’ConnorDisclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you purchase anything, I may get a small commission. This does not cost you anything and it helps offset the costs of the podcast. Thank you in advance.View my Broadcast License.

Episode #240. Today we’ll read Revelation chapter 2 together. Jesus has John write down four of the letters to the seven churches: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, and Thyatira. Show NotesNew! The Bible without chapters and verses!VisitVisit my websiteVisit my churchVisit The German ShepherdBible Study ResourcesJohn MacArthur Study Bible – New American Standard· The Bible Project’s Bible BasicsEvery Bible You Could Ever Want!The Bible HubBible Study ToolsThe Bible ProjectThe Next Right Thing by Emily P. FreemanLove Like That by Les ParrottOne Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann VoskampOther ResourcesWant to use your tablet for Bible reading? Consider Kindle .I love Audible! Try it for free!Want it? FaithGear has it!Wear your faith! Christian StrongBet Hannon Business Websites designed and maintains my website.Title of song used in the podcast is 3 Joys & the Truth, by Daniel O’ConnorDisclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you purchase anything, I may get a small commission. This does not cost you anything and it helps offset the costs of the podcast. Thank you in advance.View my Broadcast License.

Episode #239. Today we'll read Revelation chapter 1 together: John greets his readers and shares the beginning of his first vision of Christ.Show NotesNew! The Bible without chapters and verses!VisitVisit my websiteVisit my churchVisit The German ShepherdBible Study ResourcesJohn MacArthur Study Bible – New American Standard· The Bible Project’s Bible BasicsEvery Bible You Could Ever Want!The Bible HubBible Study ToolsThe Bible ProjectThe Next Right Thing by Emily P. FreemanLove Like That by Les ParrottOne Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann VoskampOther ResourcesWant to use your tablet for Bible reading? Consider Kindle .I love Audible! Try it for free!Want it? FaithGear has it!Wear your faith! Christian StrongBet Hannon Business Websites designed and maintains my website.Title of song used in the podcast is 3 Joys & the Truth, by Daniel O’ConnorDisclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you purchase anything, I may get a small commission. This does not cost you anything and it helps offset the costs of the podcast. Thank you in advance.View my Broadcast License.

Episode #238. Today we’ll read Jude chapter 1 together. Jude talks of apostates both past and present and speaks of their doom.Show NotesNew! The Bible without chapters and verses!VisitVisit my websiteVisit my churchVisit The German ShepherdBible Study ResourcesJohn MacArthur Study Bible – New American Standard· The Bible Project’s Bible BasicsEvery Bible You Could Ever Want!The Bible HubBible Study ToolsThe Bible ProjectThe Next Right Thing by Emily P. FreemanLove Like That by Les ParrottOne Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann VoskampOther ResourcesWant to use your tablet for Bible reading? Consider Kindle .I love Audible! Try it for free!Want it? FaithGear has it!Wear your faith! Christian StrongBet Hannon Business Websites designed and maintains my website.Title of song used in the podcast is 3 Joys & the Truth, by Daniel O’ConnorDisclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you purchase anything, I may get a small commission. This does not cost you anything and it helps offset the costs of the podcast. Thank you in advance.View my Broadcast License.

Episode #237. Today we’ll read 3 John chapter 1 together. John commends his co-worker Gaius and points out the contrast between Demetrius and Diotrephes. Show NotesNew! The Bible without chapters and verses!VisitVisit my websiteVisit my churchVisit The German ShepherdBible Study ResourcesJohn MacArthur Study Bible – New American Standard· The Bible Project’s Bible BasicsEvery Bible You Could Ever Want!The Bible HubBible Study ToolsThe Bible ProjectThe Next Right Thing by Emily P. FreemanLove Like That by Les ParrottOne Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann VoskampOther ResourcesWant to use your tablet for Bible reading? Consider Kindle .I love Audible! Try it for free!Want it? FaithGear has it!Wear your faith! Christian StrongBet Hannon Business Websites designed and maintains my website.Title of song used in the podcast is 3 Joys & the Truth, by Daniel O’ConnorDisclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you purchase anything, I may get a small commission. This does not cost you anything and it helps offset the costs of the podcast. Thank you in advance.View my Broadcast License.

Episode #236. Today we’ll read 2 John chapter 1 together. John draws a distinction between truth and deception. Show NotesNew! The Bible without chapters and verses!VisitVisit my websiteVisit my churchVisit The German ShepherdBible Study ResourcesJohn MacArthur Study Bible – New American Standard· The Bible Project’s Bible BasicsEvery Bible You Could Ever Want!The Bible HubBible Study ToolsThe Bible ProjectThe Next Right Thing by Emily P. FreemanLove Like That by Les ParrottOne Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann VoskampOther ResourcesWant to use your tablet for Bible reading? Consider Kindle .I love Audible! Try it for free!Want it? FaithGear has it!Wear your faith! Christian StrongBet Hannon Business Websites designed and maintains my website.Title of song used in the podcast is 3 Joys & the Truth, by Daniel O’ConnorDisclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you purchase anything, I may get a small commission. This does not cost you anything and it helps offset the costs of the podcast. Thank you in advance.View my Broadcast License.

Episode #235. Today we’ll read the fifth and final chapter of 1 John together. Yes! You’ve completed another book! This chapter is all about the certainty of God’s testimony and effective prayer. Show NotesNew! The Bible without chapters and verses!VisitVisit my websiteVisit my churchVisit The German ShepherdBible Study ResourcesJohn MacArthur Study Bible – New American Standard· The Bible Project’s Bible BasicsEvery Bible You Could Ever Want!The Bible HubBible Study ToolsThe Bible ProjectThe Next Right Thing by Emily P. FreemanLove Like That by Les ParrottOne Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann VoskampOther ResourcesWant to use your tablet for Bible reading? Consider Kindle .I love Audible! Try it for free!Want it? FaithGear has it!Wear your faith! Christian StrongBet Hannon Business Websites designed and maintains my website.Title of song used in the podcast is 3 Joys & the Truth, by Daniel O’ConnorDisclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you purchase anything, I may get a small commission. This does not cost you anything and it helps offset the costs of the podcast. Thank you in advance.View my Broadcast License.

Show Notes If you enjoy learning from Sara and me, consider bringing our Raise Thriving Kids live workshop to your community or participating in our online course. Join my PATREON squad for special perks, including bonus podcast episodes, exclusive posts, and resources.  Subscribe for resources and ideas for happier, more connected families.  This is an encore presentation of one of my favorite episodes. Enjoy! This episode is a live recording of my chat with Sara Kuljis about some of our favorite year-end reflection activities. Joining Sara and me for this episode is Kate Rader, one of the participants from our Raise Thriving Kids Workshop. Kate is a stay-at-home mom to 3 adventure-seeking and fun-loving kiddos, Lauren and Caroline, identical twins who are 13 and Jack, age 10, wife to her college sweetheart Jeff and curious lover of books, podcasts, and conversations about intentional parenting and living. Here's what Kate had to say about our workshop: "It was just so wonderful to be in a room with people who care enough to be intentional about the choices they're making for their families and what they want for their families because it's a work in progress--and we're all working together." Big Ideas In addition to parenting books, podcasts, and coaching, workshops are a great resource for parents. Just as most people need continual training and education in their careers, parents can also take the time to learn and connect with others in order to feel invigorated. It is helpful to share what is working and to discuss best practices for strengthening family bonds. We talk a lot about the importance of self-care and modeling a balanced life for our kids. Today we discuss the ideas I shared in my recent post, 5 Simple Year-End Reflections: Create a Reverse Bucket List. Look back over your life and make a list of the cool things you've already done. 100 Family Memories Brainstorm and make a list of what happened in your family this year. Pick a Quote of the Year Find a quote that resonates with you, or something motivational, looking back or looking ahead, a quote you want to live by. Select One Word that you want to guide you in the new year Be authentic and make it a word that is uniquely yours. Remember your Favorite Books or resources from the past year Take time to let the new things that you have learned (in books, podcasts, workshops) to percolate and apply the concepts or practices to your life. Pick one or two of these ideas that resonate with you. You can do an activity on your own or engage the whole family. Make the delivery of the idea fun and light. Allow people to be silly. Getting the family together over the holidays, expressing gratitude, and setting intentions together are my favorite ways to bring in the new year. Quotes Sara: "Sometimes parenting intentionally feels counter-cultural. When we're swimming upstream, to have fishies to swim with is so confidence building. It's reassuring, it's empowering. I've loved all the parents we have gotten to work with through this project because it has fueled me." Kate: "The regular accountability is equally as important to me as the one-day workshop. Whether it's via podcasts, recorded conversations, or live conversations, getting together at Starbucks, or whatever it might be, that's really beneficial in maintaining the kind of wonderful feelings that we got coming out of the workshop." Kate: "If we're going to develop a true family culture, we need to be intentional about spending time together as a family. And that time is harder and harder to come by." Kate: "Just being together, away, experiencing some new adventures has been a neat way for us to firm up our family culture and values and make memories together. That's been a key take away for me." Kate: "It's not about those grand gestures. It's about the thoughtful, meaningful moments where people take the time to appreciate their relationships." Audrey: "Even if you're not a person who gives affirmations, I really don't think there's a person in this world who wouldn't mind getting a nice note saying something that someone likes about them." Audrey: "Sometimes parents start thinking that their relationship with their child is supposed to be like a normal, reciprocal relationship. Expecting that you pour into this child and they're going to pour back to you, is not how parenting works. However, I'm seeing that once they're adults you may get more of the reciprocity than when they were kids. I get very filled up now by my adult children when they give me affirmations or send me a nice message--it's really great." Audrey: "You keep encouraging, even if you don't think it means something because I think it really is landing somewhere." Audrey: "Another activity could be taking a year's worth of fun texts, cards, and nice messages and putting them somewhere like in a scrapbook just as a great boost." Sara: "I love the idea of sitting down with the whole family and saying, 'let's look way back' because there is a chance that something that I didn't consider very bucket-y might have been really significant to my kids. I think it will remind us that it has been a rich life of experiences." Audrey: "I would challenge you to focus on yourself for your own reverse bucket list. Sometimes it's good to just think about for your own self-awareness and self-worth and knowing that you're enough just the way you are. I would suggest that the bucket list idea is more of a personal thing because it is recognizing the goals you've already achieved and the cool things that you've done, whereas the 100 Family Memories would be the things you're grateful for." Audrey: "The goal is to try to remember (as many as) 100 things so you get down to some of the minutiae and those are some of the funny, random, individual things that happened. It's been a really fun practice." Kate: "I think when you allow each family member to share their treasured memories from the year, it gives us insight into their personalities and their level of value and priorities, as well." Audrey: "I like spending time at the end of the year, really thinking through what my one word is, thinking about what was good this year and what is it that I want to take into the new year and feel more of, or do more of--I love the process." Audrey: "Determine the kind of person you want to be in the next year. Identify the characteristics of that best self. When you're being your best self, what does that look like? It has guided me a lot because once I pick a word, I then seek out resources and ideas to help me live that word better." Kate: "It's a neat way to put the focus on how you're going to spend your time, your energy, your reading, and research--all that good stuff. When it is meaningful, it really does carry you through the year and it gives purpose to how you're spending your time." Audrey: "It really hit me that my best contribution to my family, to the world, comes when I focus and take the time to do some research, reading, writing, thoughtful time, which is not a normal part of life anymore. You have to actually build in focus." Audrey: "There are so many new ideas and things you can do, but to really move the needle, all you need to do is just one. I am challenging myself this year to slow down on the consumption of new information and instead get out the books I've read, look at my highlights and just recap." Related Posts & Podcasts 5 Simple Year-End Reflection Activities Learning to Enjoy the Little Things 100 Family Memories #oneword My One Word for 2019: Focus 15 Books for a Happier, More Purposeful Life Stop & Celebrate Ep. 68 12 Parenting Tips for Happier, More Connected Families Ep. 105 Live Above the Noise with Rob Reiher Resources Present Over Perfect: Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living by Shauna Niequist How to Raise An Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success by Julie Lythcott-Haims One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann Voskamp Finding Fred Podcast  

Today, Amy introduces our topic for November, Gratitude. As we recognize some of the barriers we face to being grateful, Amy reminds us that deep gratitude occurs in our current life situation and shares some simple steps to moving forward in thankfulness.November 2, 2020Key Topics/Timestamps:0:21-      Intro1:00-      The Gratitude Journal3:31-      A Challenge5:09-      Deep Gratitude9:07-      Appreciation10:38-   Steps Forward12:35-   Closing13:00-   OutroEpisode Links & ResourcesOne Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann VoskampIf you enjoyed our podcast, please...Take Heart Podcast can be found at our new websiteReview and like us on Apple Podcasts Share us with others from wherever you listen to podcastsFollow us on Instagram @takeheartspecialmomsFind Amy at www.amyjbrown.com/  or on Instagram @amyjbrown_writerFind Carrie at www.carriemholt.com or on Instagram @carriemholtFind Sara at www.saraclime.com or on Instagram @saraclime

Lee shares her transformation to becoming a committed pray-er, while Katie confesses her struggle with praying consistently. Learn tips to gain momentum in this area, as you say hello to a vibrant praying life and good-bye to prayer guilt, through this candid conversation between friends. Disclosure: Affiliate links are used in this post. If you choose to purchase through the links, I may be compensated at no additional cost to you. See full disclosure policy. Theme music: “Driven” from Katie Reid's “Echoes of My Heart” Album. https://www.katiemreid.com/singer/ Things We Talk About: Jennifer Kennedy Dean "Our goal is not to have a prayer life but a praying life." Psalm 55:17 tells us to pray morning, noon, and night. Grace Adventures Moms in Prayer International 1000 Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann Voskamp War Room Movie (Interview with Alena Pitts) Daniel 10:10-14 There was a battle in the heavenlies. Connect with Julie who God used to answer Katie's prayers about her trip. 2 Corinthians 12:9 His grace is sufficient for us in our weakness. Featured Resource: Moms in Prayer International Join a prayer group in your area. Listen to the Moms in Prayer Podcast (Hosted by Lee). Listen to Lee's interview with Katie on the Moms in Prayer Podcast. 2 Chronicles 20:12 Prayer: We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you." Today's Verse: Jeremiah 33:3 "Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.' Show Sponsor: Crickett Keeth: Speaker and Author of On Bended Knee: Praying Like Prophets, Warriors, and Kings. Connect with Crickett at: https://www.crickettkeeth.com/ Our IG Handles: @leenienhuis @katie_m_reid Our Hashtags: #marthamaryshow  Episode Producer: Jeanna Lesausky Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any episodes! 

Misty Phillip is a speaker, blogger, author, and podcaster. Today, Misty shares her story of falling in love with Jesus over and over again throughout her life. Sounds charming, right? Would be except the way God often leads us to himself is through suffering and Misty is no different. She describes the seasons of her life when one thing after another seemed to go wrong and how she learned to trust God during it all. Misty tells us how she learned joy through sorrow which catalyzed her into a career of writing, speaking, and ministering to others. Listen to Misty's story today! Stories Misty shared: Realizing she had opportunities after her children started leaving home Growing up in the rural Midwest Giving her life to Christ as a young child How her brother's death affected her family Why she considered suicide after a break up Learning she was pregnant a month after meeting her husband How their not being married led them to pursuing other churches Having a son with medical issues How her community helped her trust God through multiple crises Learning she was pregnant just before her 40th birthday Carrying that baby until he was stillborn The effect her joy through sorrow had on her mother and others How she started speaking about her experience Attending the She Speaks Conference Starting her blog, speaking, and podcast with her husband Great quotes from Misty: The Christian walk is not an easy walk but is those difficult, painful things that we experience in life that show us our desperate need for God and he's there to comfort us and to guide us. The Word of God was the only thing that I could count on; it was the salve to my soul. I was truly able to count it all joy even though it was one of the worst experiences of my life. Resources we mentioned: Connect with Misty on her website The Struggle is Real: But So is God Misty's podcast By His Grace and my appearance on her show Dear Wife book with contributions from Misty One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann Voskamp Christian Podcasters Association Old, boring, and long Bible studies getting you down? Try my brand new 8 Day Experience series designed to get you thinking about the Lord beyond quiet time. It will refresh your relationship with the Lord. 8 Day Experience The post Misty Phillip and the Counterintuitive Ways of God appeared first on Eric Nevins.