Podcasts about ordinary places

In this episode, I'm joined by Shannon Martin to talk about her new book Counterweights and how we keep moving forward when life feels overwhelmingly heavy. We explore grief, collective trauma, and why quick fixes and toxic positivity fall short, alongside the small, ordinary practices that help us stay grounded and human. This conversation moves through faith, paradox, community, and the kingdom of God, not as something we wait for, but something we practice together here and now. If you're carrying more than you know what to do with and looking for a way to remain present, honest, and hopeful, this conversation is for you.Shannan Martin is the bestselling author of several books, including Start with Hello, The Ministry of Ordinary Places, and the popular Substack The Soup. Shannan is a wannabe gardener, a news geek, a fighter for justice, and a thrift store stalker. She and her family live as grateful neighbors in Goshen, Indiana, where Shannan is on staff at the local community kitchen. Find her on Instagram @shannanwrites.Shannan's Book:CounterweightsShannan's Recommendations:ShrinkingWhere Do We Go From HereCherished BelongingLove Walked InAll About LoveConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link belowGet Your Sidekick Support the show

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In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker address the flip of the calendar to March, which they hope brings Spring-like weather and vibes. Also, almost halfway through Lent already, the pair read and unpack this weekend's Gospel passage. Listen NOW for your weekly dose of faith and fun!

Light In Ordinary Places-Jean Burger(Sir Lowry's Pass) by GraceLife Podcast

We trace the story of Jesus' presentation in the temple and ask where light can be found when the world feels dark. Simeon, Anna, and Miep Gies show how ordinary people carry hope that grows from small, faithful acts into a bright, shared flame.

In this message, Sam turns to Exodus 3 and 1 Samuel 3 to explore how God reveals Himself—not in spectacle, but in obscurity. Moses encounters holy fire in a desolate wilderness. Generations later, Samuel hears the voice of God in the quiet of the night, at a time when "the word of the Lord was rare." In both moments, heaven breaks in—but only the attentive recognize it. Moses is tending sheep in disappointment. Samuel is a young boy learning to discern a voice he does not yet understand. Neither setting feels dramatic. Both become holy. The turning point in each story is attentiveness. Moses says, "I must turn aside and see." Samuel responds, "Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening." Curiosity becomes the doorway to encounter. Attention becomes the birthplace of worship. This teaching invites us to adopt the pace of Jesus—slow, responsive to the Father, led by the Spirit. Holy ground is not found by striving, but by noticing. God still hides holy fire in ordinary places. The question is not whether He is speaking. The question is whether we are listening.

It’s easy to notice God’s love on monumental days, but what about the quiet, repetitive moments of life? From dishes to diaper changes, the daily grind can feel invisible—but God’s love never is. Psalm 136:1 reminds us that His love endures forever, not just on the big days, but in the ordinary ones too. Intersecting Faith & Life How can you notice God’s love in the ordinary moments of your day? What daily routines might become opportunities to experience His presence more deeply? How can small reminders—nature, relationships, or Scripture—help you thank God for His enduring love? Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. If you are struggling with debt call Trinity today. Trinity's counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk. Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | https://trinitycredit.org TrinityCredit – Call us at 1-800-793-8548. Whether we're helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments. https://trinitycredit.org Full Transcript Below: God’s Love in the Ordinary PlacesBy Sarah Frazer Bible Reading:“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.” - Psalm 136:1 No one saw me most days. After my first child was born, I quit my teaching job and decided to stay home. Within four-and-a-half years, I had three little ones. Raising children at home is still a lot of work, but many days I wondered if anyone noticed all of the little, ordinary things I did. Things like the dishes, planning meals, cleaning up toys, and the endless piles of laundry. As a young college girl, I had dreamed of doing great things for God, but I also wanted motherhood. Could motherhood be grand and glorious? During that season, I leaned into the idea that the ordinary, everyday moments could be glorious. Within the regular rhythms of my life, I began to seek God in His word. I took online classes on how to study the Bible, even earning a degree. As I raised my children, loving them in the daily routine of life, I began to also see that God’s love for me was the same. In order for God to love me more, I thought maybe I had to do more. Instead, God’s love meets us right where we are - in the quiet, ordinary, everyday life. In a way, God has shown His love in the most extraordinary way—through the cross. Jesus’ death, resurrection, and ascension to heaven have sealed our eternity and given us new lives and purposes here on earth. It is truly a magnificent source of comfort when we think about this powerful example of God’s love. But when life feels quiet, repetitive, or unremarkable, we may wonder, “Where is God’s love now?” In Psalm 23:6, David says that God’s loving mercy will follow him “all the days of my life.” Not just the grand days, but the daily grind as well. Not just the milestones, but the quiet mornings filled with routine. During our responsibilities and routines, God’s love quietly and completely follows us. The word “follow” suggests activity, not passivity. God’s love is present, and it pursues us! Psalm 55 reminds us that no one seeks God, but God seeks us! His love also follows close by us. It is not a distant love or occasional love. It walks with us, holds our hand, and never leaves. The idea of God’s love walking with us is found in other Bible verses as well. In Micah 6:8, we read, “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good and what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” God is calling everyone to walk with Him, in His love! The Bible often describes faith not as a leap, but as a walk. As we walk with God and in His love, we are constantly moving, changing, and going. God’s love consistency shows us for us - no matter the season or life circumstance. You can’t walk through anything in this life without God’s love. Step by step, day by day, God’s love can be experienced over and over again. Psalm 136:1 says, “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.” God’s love is enduring. Forever! As a new mom, I would always have to refill my children’s juice cups. Over time, I realized that my spiritual cup was constantly running dry as well. It was during those moments when I felt weak, tired, and empty that I needed God’s love to fill me up! His love has no end. Unlike human love, which can grow tired or fade under pressure, God’s love is full and everlasting. God’s love is available on days we feel empty and have nothing to give. When sorrow fills our hearts, we can run to the God of love. You and I can come to God on ordinary days, weary days, and dark days. All of God’s love is always available. Each day gives us a fresh reminder of His love for us. We are not asked to endure our sorrow with yesterday's strength or tomorrow’s hope; God’s love supplies what we need for today. Intersecting Faith & Life: Our lives are filled with mundane moments. How can you remember God’s love each day? It is often a quiet, soft love. Look for moments like a beautiful sky or the bright sunshine. Maybe you have a pet or a friend who is constantly checking in on you. Let those reminders be there to help you thank God for His love for you. Scripture is a great place to be reminded of God’s love. Take the additional reading section and read a few verses each day this week to help yourself be reminded of God’s extraordinary love in the ordinary moments. Further Reading:Deuteronomy 33:12Psalm 90:14Isaiah 46:4John 1:16Romans 8:38-39 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This Sunday we will explore how joy enters ordinary and unexpected places through the stories of shepherds and Joseph. The shepherds experience sudden, loud joy when angels announce Christ's birth in their fields, demonstrating that joy doesn't wait for perfect conditions or qualified people. Joseph's experience reveals a different kind of joy: slow, quiet, emerging through confusion and obedience. Both journeys lead to the same Savior. The gathered church hears the good news of great joy, then scatters to carry that joy into workplaces, homes, and neighborhoods. Joy finds us in ordinary places because Christ meets us where we are.

This week Pastor John Starke preaches from Matthew 2:19-23, concluding our Advent sermon series "Home For Christmas".

The Christmas story is filled with familiar moments and unexpected settings. In this message, we're invited to look again at the places we often overlook and consider how God works powerfully through what seems ordinary. Sometimes the most meaningful transformation begins right where we already are.

What if God's greatest work doesn't start in the spotlight, but in the places we overlook? In Week 1 of our Christmas series His Name Shall Be Called, Deniel Sewell unpacks the story of Mary and shows how the Mighty God steps into the ordinary, the quiet, and even the forgotten parts of our lives. From Nazareth to your everyday routine, God's power isn't limited by your weakness — and His presence is closer than you think. If you've ever wondered whether your life is too small for God to care about, this message will remind you that He sees you, He's with you, and nothing is impossible with Him.

What if God's greatest work doesn't start in the spotlight, but in the places we overlook? In Week 1 of our Christmas series His Name Shall Be Called, Deniel Sewell unpacks the story of Mary and shows how the Mighty God steps into the ordinary, the quiet, and even the forgotten parts of our lives. From Nazareth to your everyday routine, God's power isn't limited by your weakness — and His presence is closer than you think.  If you've ever wondered whether your life is too small for God to care about, this message will remind you that He sees you, He's with you, and nothing is impossible with Him.

From 2009- Alex Scordelis, co-author of "Causing a Scene: Extraordinary Pranks in Ordinary Places with Improv Everywhere." The comedic group, founded in 2001, is famous for such public pranks as its Grand Central Station Mass Freeze- where several hundred participants suddenly froze in place for five minutes in the main terminal. Video of many of their pranks can be viewed either on YouTube or on the group's website, ImprovEverywhere.com.

Today I'm exploring one of the things I crave that has nothing to do with food: a desire for space - body, mind, and soul. Here are some ways clearing space is helping me in my decision-making life. Listen in. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Start With Hello by Shannan Martin  The Ministry of Ordinary Places by Shannan Martin Counterweights: An Essential Practice for Holding Hope in A Heavy World by Shannan Martin "The Value of Looking at Long-Distance Views" in Psychology Today The Lazy Genius episode 371: How to Neutralize the Sunday Scaries Everything Belongs by Richard Rohr FIND EMILY ELSEWHERE: Watch this episode on YouTube Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Download The Quiet Collection app Join The Soul Minimalist Substack Order a How to Walk into a Room Download the free discussion guide for How to Walk into a Room by visiting this page and clicking the button "Discussion Guide" Download the transcript

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Date: August 3, 2025Scripture: Acts 18:19 - 21:26Preaching: Rob EymanSeries: RipplesFind notes or a transcript of this sermon on our blog: ⁠https://www.covenantepc.org/blog/ripples/

We all come to photography from different angles, but for Melissa Barnes, loss and love cemented her affection for the medium. But photography isn't her only love. Melissa is also a full-time architectural designer and doesn't plan on giving up either career anytime soon. In this tender episode, Melissa shares her family history, how it's shaped her love of photography, why she has no plans to become a full-time photographer, and how her cultural heritage shapes her art and work. She also shares how she captures those tender, romantic moments for her clients and why these connections give her so much joy.If you're ready to give deep into capturing those romantic moments on camera, this episode with Melissa is one you can't miss! Let's dive in!What's in this episode:[00:00] Intro[02:05] The family tragedies that propelled Melissa into her love of photography[04:56] Why Melissa isn't—and doesn't want to be—a full-time photographer[06:14] How Melissa captures love and romance in ordinary places[09:46] How Melissa's cultural heritage influences her photography work[13:00] Where many styled shoots fall flat and how Melissa thinks they could be more equitable[15:38] How being a multi-passionate person has affected Melissa and her work[19:34] Melissa's lightning roundFor full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, visit our website: https://themilkyway.ca/podcast/Grab your spot for the 2025 Online Family Retreat!

What if the things you don't have are exactly what God wants to use? In this powerful conversation, Tauren Wells joins The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast to share the story behind his new book Joy Bomb: Unleashing Jesus's Explosive Joy for an Extraordinary Life. Together with host Ginny Yurich, Tauren unpacks the deeper meaning of the Beatitudes—revealing how Jesus' first sermon wasn't just a list of virtues but a radical invitation to joy for the overlooked, the grieving, the struggling, and the spiritually empty. They explore how our culture's obsession with curated happiness leaves us chasing a version of joy that never satisfies. Instead, Tauren offers a bold reframing: lack, mourning, and hardship aren't roadblocks—they're invitations into a deeper, more explosive joy. With stories from his own life, parenting insights, and biblical truth, this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about what it means to live a blessed life. ** Get your copy of Joy Bomb here Learn more about Tauren and all he has to offer here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Extraordinary Providence In Ordinary Places: Ruth 2:1-13, w/Darren Tyler

What if the divine presence isn't confined to church buildings and prayer rooms? This eye-opening devotional explores how Jacob discovered God in a random wilderness location and renamed it "Bethel" - house of God. #dailydevotional #dailydevotion #dailybible #bibleverse #biblestudy #battledrill #christian #christianity #ukchristian #christiantiktok #christiantok #SalvationArmy #Maidenhead #SacredEncounters #FaithJourney #DivineMeetings #GodInTheOrdinary #SpiritualGrowth #FindingGod #FaithInEveryday #HolyGround #SpiritualReflection #DailyFaith #DevotionalLife #GodsPresentHelp #FaithfulKeeper #MorningWithGod #SacredMoments Read more ... Click here to read today's devotional - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/fh3lvlalxembfafiqmw2g/250427.pdf?rlkey=cws5vum1n9mycvtghipdtv5rb&dl=0  Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast.

Pastoral intern & proud son of the PCA Robert Hasler joins Sarah and Zoe to discuss the seeming decline of interest in traditional Protestantism and Presbyterianism, and how we might recover from this through a high view of the ordinary means of grace and ordinary faithfulness. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ea5qDfR2Pxw

In the final chapter of John, the disciples return to their ordinary lives, settling back into routine despite the miraculous events they witnessed just months earlier. Yet, in a powerful moment, Jesus appears to remind them of his unwavering presence and provision. How often do we as believers lose sight of God in the busyness of our daily routines? In this sermon, Pastor Ulysses challenges us to recognize that even in the mundane, God is actively present, calling us to align our lives with His mission.

As you listen to this message, we pray it will feed your faith, and encourage you to trust God with all your heart.

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This episode of The BETWEEN Podcast features host, Matt Mattson, joyfully getting to talk with one of his favorite authors, Shannan Martin. The episode explores ordinary places, what it means to be a neighbor, how to survive a politically challenging year, the sacred gift of awkwardness and more. Shannan Martin, author of Start With Hello, The Ministry of Ordinary Places , and Falling Free, is a speaker and writer who found her voice in the country and her story in the city. Shannan works as a cook at The Window, a local nonprofit dedicated to feeding its community. She, her jail-chaplain husband, and their kids live as grateful neighbors in Goshen, Indiana. Start with Hello by Shannan Martin Falling Free by Shannan Martin The Ministry of Ordinary Places by Shannan Martin Find Shannan on Instagram Subscribe to Shannan's Substack called "The Soup"

As the mother of four children who joined her family through adoption, Shannan Martin shares how loving and walking alongside the marginalized of her community not only revolutionized her faith, but also made her an unapologetic ally with those who are negatively impacted by the U.S. prison system.  Shannan, whose husband is a chaplain in their local jail, shares what she has learned by living with and loving the incarcerated. In this episode, you'll hear about how Shannan accesses the promise of the Gospel through the lives of her neighbors. Be sure to read Shannan's books or sign up for her Substack for more conversations like this. ... Episode Highlights Introduction to Shannan Martin (1:52) Critical lessons in community (6:28) Stories of injustice in the justice system (11:05) Shannan's views on involvement in government (25:20) What is the Church in America missing? (31:07) Trauma, marginalization, and the relationship to the justice system (36:09) Resources and learning more (40:33) ... For more information, details, and episode transcriptions, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠upwardlydependent.com/shownotes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ... Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kindred Exchange⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Become a monthly donor to support this show and our mission ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Think Orphan ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Learn more and listen to the podcast ⁠⁠Emmaus House⁠⁠ - Learn more about their work with orphaned youth in Haiti Start with Hello - Shannan's latest book The Ministry of Ordinary Places - by Shannan Martin Falling Free - by Shannan Martin Death Row Support Project - Sign up to mail letters ... Connect with Lauren ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave a Review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Shannan ⁠⁠Instagram / X / Website

In this episode, host Kelly Wolfe is joined by author, speaker, and writer Shannan Martin to discuss themes from her book Start With Hello: (And Other Simple Ways to Live as Neighbors). Themes like:Simple, practical ways to begin reconstituting connection and community after years of collective distancing, disconnection, and divisionThe importance of noticing homogeny in our existing relationships, in those we interact with & follow on social media, and in those whose books we readThe difference between entertaining and hospitality and how to practice hospitality without pressure to perform or be/present yourself as perfectand more!Guest Bio: Shannan Martin, author of Start with Hello, The Ministry of Ordinary Places, and Falling Free, is a speaker and writer who found her voice in the country and her story in the city. She is a voracious reader, a wannabe-gardener, a news-geek, a thrift store-stalker, a justice-fighter, and an aficionado of not-too-spicy salsa. Shannan works as a cook at a community kitchen and falls asleep most nights thinking about breakfast. She and her family live as grateful neighbors in Goshen, Indiana. You can find her on IG, Twitter, and Threads @shannanwrites or on her website at shannanmartin.com

Ty Combs teaches on Luke 5 and the sacred presence of God found in ordinary places.

Communities WANT Police Officers to be WARRIORS with Jerrod Hardy | THE INTERVIEW ROOM | Episode 062   See this Episodes complete SHOW NOTES at https://www.ontheblueline.com/podcast-show-notes   FOLLOW:   Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok ___________________     In this episode, I sit down with Jerrod Hardy:   Over 21 years of law enforcement experience in assignments such as Patrol, SWAT, School Resource Officer, Training Coordinator, Academy Coordinator, Hiring, Recruiting and Background Investigations. I use these experiences, lessons learned and my love for coaching and writing to continue to give back to our law enforcement professionals as well as those who simply want more from life. I currently write for Policeone.com and have a regular column, The Coaches Corner, in which I share defensive tactics information as well as career and transitional advice and experiences. As someone who bucked tradition and walked away from law enforcement at a young age, 46 years old, I love sharing the journey with all of you in my writing, speaking and podcasting. My first book, "Extraordinary People in Ordinary Places" was published in late 2019 and is available at Amazon.com. If you are looking for an inspiring, positive speaker, writer and trainer with years of real world and applicable experience, I would love to hear from you to discuss how we can work together. You can view my work, programs and testimonials on my website www.teamhardy.net   Topics we discuss:   ·      “Coaching Cops to Believe in Themselves.” ·      “Cops can't have all skills and no heart.” ·      “Cops should be their brother's keeper.” ·      “Cops don't need MORE training; they need BETTER training.” ·      “Law Enforcement needs Courageous people.” ·      “Law Enforcement supervisors MUST know their people.” ·      “CompStat served a purpose, but is it the best?” ·      “We have to change the law enforcement profession within ourselves first.” ·      How to live on purpose.   The On The Blue Line Podcast has a mission of creating a world where law enforcement life expectancies are EQUAL with the general population.     HONOR | EMPOWER | EDUCATE | DEFEND   An On The Blue Line Media LLC production.

Sometimes, we can take the world’s beauty for granted. We don’t notice these natural works of wonder that are in front of us every single day… Until we do. For writer Catherine Jagoe, it took a global pandemic to open her eyes to the trees that surrounded her in Madison. 

Holy Ground in Ordinary Places part 4 Pastor Brad Farnsworth Core Church, a place to find the Hope, Healing, Peace, and Purpose of Jesus. We'd love to hear from you. To connect visit https://corechurch.com Need Prayer? Submit a request at https://corechurch.com/prayer

Holy Ground in Ordinary Places part 3 Pastor Brad Farnsworth Core Church, a place to find the Hope, Healing, Peace, and Purpose of Jesus. We'd love to hear from you. To connect visit https://corechurch.com Need Prayer? Submit a request at https://corechurch.com/prayer

In today's episode Heather sits down with author Shannan Martin for the final installment in our four-part series “Who Is My Neighbor?” Shannan says don't wait for community to just happen. Instead, she encourages us to become the type of neighbor that creates and inspires community. Heather and Shannan discuss practical ways we can better live out our calling as Christ followers, right where we are. Heather also chats with our favorite social media expert, Brady Shearer, about Meta allowing us to buy blue check mark verification on Instagram and Facebook. Should we pay for verification? Will it help you or hurt you? Brady's tips will add more tools to your social toolkit. Guest Bio Shannan Martin is the author of The Ministry of Ordinary Places and her latest book, Start With Hello: (And Other Simple Ways to Live as Neighbors). Based in Indiana, she is a speaker and writer who works as a cook at The Window, a local nonprofit dedicated to feeding its community. Host Bio Heather Thompson Day is an associate professor of communication at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. She is the author of eight books, including I'll See You Tomorrow and It's Not Your Turn. Reach out to Heather on Twitter @HeatherTDay and on Instagram @heatherthompsonday. Viral Jesus is a production of Christianity Today Host and creator: Heather Thompson Day Executive Producer: Ed Gilbreath Producer: Loren Joseph Associate Producer: Azurae Phelps Mix Engineer: Alex Carter Director of CT Podcasts: Mike Cosper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Holy Ground in Ordinary Places part 2 Pastor Paula Neal Core Church, a place to find the Hope, Healing, Peace, and Purpose of Jesus. We'd love to hear from you. To connect visit https://corechurch.com Need Prayer? Submit a request at https://corechurch.com/prayer

Holy Ground in Ordinary Places part 1 Pastor Brad Farnsworth Core Church, a place to find the Hope, Healing, Peace, and Purpose of Jesus. We'd love to hear from you. To connect visit https://corechurch.com Need Prayer? Submit a request at https://corechurch.com/prayer

In this episode, published on March 16, 2023, Pastor Ethan Callison and Nicole Hunts Journey through 1 Thessalonians 1. Link to reading plan: https://fcclife.org/podcast-reading-plan. The Ministry of Ordinary Places

"Love your neighbor as yourself" is often easier said than done. Author and neighbor, Shannan Martin, is here today to share some practical wisdom and how-tos (with plenty of her own mistakes and learnings along the way) on how we can live out this simple, yet challenging, commandment.About Shannan (in her own words!)I'm a mom, wife, and neighbor in Goshen, Indiana. I'm a voracious reader, a wannabe-gardener, a news-geek, a thrift store-stalker, a justice-fighter, and an aficionado of not-too-spicy salsa. I'm also an author (Start with Hello, The Ministry of Ordinary Places, and Falling Free) and a cook at a soup kitchen. I fall asleep most nights thinking about breakfast.Connect with Shannon:Once a month, she sends out a free issue of The Soup. It's usually on the topic of Jesus, food, or community. (Most likely, a combination of all three.)Connect with us!Sign up to receive a little Gospel in your inbox every Monday Morning with our weekly devotional.Check out our website for great resources, previous blog posts, and more.Get some Lady Preacher Podcast swag!Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook

Welcome Shannan and Cory Martin on The Journey! Shannan, enneagram 8, is an author (Start with Hello, The Ministry of Ordinary Places, and Falling Free) and a cook at a soup kitchen. Cory, enneagram 6, is the Chaplain at The Elkhart County Jail. They have 4 kids and have been married for 22 years. The conversation was so great that we had to break it into two episodes, so enjoy Part 1 and be sure and come back for the rest of the talk! PLUG TIME 2 fantastic teaching events coming up: February 24-25: Change, Change, Change March 9-11: The Joy & Complexity of Fostering & Adoption Both weekends will be streamed live and all partcipants will have access to the teaching through the month of June! ADDED BONUS, registration for the Joy & Complexity of Fostering & Adoption includes the teaching from Change, Change, Change. Get all of the information and important details at lifeinthetrinityministry.com and join us in Dallas or virtually online! TODAY'S INTRO The Campaign (2012 Gary Sanchez Productions) Mike Alexander, Enneagram 6 on The Enneagram Journey (June 2022) New Girl (Season 2: Ep 16)

When an introvert writes a book about neighboring, I feel like we must lean in. Today's guest is the smart and feisty and true-to-her bones introvert, Shannan Martin. I loved hearing from Shannan how we can ALL use how we were made to develop rich community. Shannan's new book, Start with Hello (and Other Simple Ways to Live as Neighbors), has ended up to be the kind of book I highlighted, dog-eared, and generally devoured. We dive right into the good stuff, so I'm excited for you to listen in on my conversation with author, Midwest girl, and soup kitchen ninja, Shannan Martin. Shannan Martin is a mom, wife, and neighbor living in Goshen, Indiana. She is a voracious reader, a wannabe-gardener, a news-geek, a thrift store-stalker, a justice-fighter, and an aficionado of not-too-spicy salsa. Shannan is author of Start with Hello, The Ministry of Ordinary Places and Falling Free. She is a cook at a local non-profit dedicated to feeding her community and falls asleep most nights thinking about breakfast. Find her online at ShannanMartin.com, Instagram, and Facebook. Visit KimberlyStuart.com/podcast for more from this episode.

Welcome to 'On the Path' w/ Cheryl Nembhard!A podcast filled to the brim w/ encouragement, inspiration, challenge  + life lessons to ignite you in your faith, push you in your purpose and challenge you to be exactly who you are called to be...a World Changer!In this episode we are answering one of the biggest questions today: Why are so many still so emotionally isolated post pandemic?We're speaking with Shannan Martin, Author of the Ministry of Ordinary Places, Falling Free and her newest book Start With Hello: And Other Simple Ways to Live As Neighbours. Shannan is also a speaker and cook at The Window, a local nonprofit dedicated to feeding its community. She, her jail chaplain husband, and their kids live in Goshen, Indiana.We are discussing the anxiety and apprehension that people are feeling  about reconnecting back to their Communities and places of Faith & the practical ways that You and I can break down the walls between Us. Such an AMAZING episode.••Available on all podcast platforms and on our Youtube channel (cherylnembhard).  Like, Rate, Review & Subscribe!**Watch On The Path w/ Cheryl Nembhard on YES TV in Canada! Also stream it 24 hours a day on: www.intothecastle.com!**

All the world's a neighborhood and everyone's my neighbor. How to begin to live as such? Today's guest submits it's simple: Start with hello. Today I'm glad to welcome one of my favorite writers and also favorite humans, author Shannan Martin. Her most recent book is called Start With Hello (And other simple ways to live as neighbors). In it, she speaks directly to that part of us that wants to reach out, wants to belong, wants to embody connection with our community in a way that is tangible, accessible, equitable, and with hearts bent toward justice. Listen in.   Links + Resources From This Episode: Start with Hello by Shannan Martin Falling Free by Shannan Martin The Ministry of Ordinary Places by Shannan Martin Find Shannan on Instagram Order The Next Right Thing Guided Journal Grab a copy of my book The Next Right Thing  Find me on Instagram @emilypfreeman Download a transcript of this, and every, episode at emilypfreeman.com.

Hi Friends, To kick off October, I had the opportunity to sit down with a very special guest. Joining me today is Shannan Martin, author of The Ministry of Ordinary Places and Falling Free. I have been a long time fan of her work and had the pleasure of reading an advance copy of her new book, Start with Hello, which is due out on Oct 11th (but available for pre-order today!) Shannan writes and speaks about the simple things we can do to build community. For many people, clutter is a roadblock to welcoming people into their homes, and we are here to help remove the shame and embarrassment you may be feeling by sharing some simple ways to start the conversation. During our conversation we talked about: The power of community Living with intention Pushing past fear of awkwardness to build something new Prioritizing what matters    I loved this conversation and hope you discover some nuggets of wisdom from my chat with Shannan! Make sure to check out the links below for things we talked about in this episode. XOXO- Laurie Connect With Shannan: WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | FACEBOOK Other Links Mentioned In this Episode: Divided Lazy Susan Shannan's Book Recommendations: Tattoos on the Heart | The Catalog of Elizabeth Bird | This Here Flesh

If you have been listening to my show for a while now, you may be familiar with today's guest. Shannan Martin joined me back in 2015 on Episode #45 to share about her family's life and mission. Today we talk about a number of things, including the practice of waking up and how Shannan defines ‘neighbor,' plus systematic injustice and the black squares that everyone posted on social media in 2020. Shannan is the author of The Ministry of Ordinary Places, Falling Tree, and her newest book, Start With Hello, which releases October 11. Connecting with neighbors in intentional ways is something that screams “Shannan and Corey Martin.” Shannan says Start With Hello started in her family's neighborhood as she found her heart gravitating toward connecting with the people around her, especially people who don't look like her. Shannan says her calling is to live as a neighbor, which she defines as anyone who her life intersects with. Everything she knows about living as a neighbor she said she learned from her neighbors. We can love our neighbors like Shannan by being intentional, starting with hello. Connect with JamieFacebook //  Instagram // YouTubeGET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

The Celtic Christian tradition has a term for those spaces where we easily encounter God's presence. They call these moments thin places. But is it possible to experience God's presence when there are dishes to be washed, decisions to be made, planning to be done, emails to be sent? Yes - if we will pay attention. Here is a practice to help you do just that. Listen in.  Links and Resources from this episode:  An Altar in the World by Barbara Brown Taylor The Ministry of Ordinary Places by Shannan Martin Discovering our Spiritual Identity by Trevor Hudson Exodus 3:2-5 (NAS) Find me at Kaley Ehret on Facebook and Instagram. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Podbean Spotify  

Many families feel isolated while parenting children through adoption. Either they don't feel understood by friends and family or they just don't have time for community like they used to. Shannan Martin, is an adoptive mom and the author who found her voice in the country and her story in the city. This week she speaks about how she found community in unexpected places and now practices radical hospitality. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Connect with Shannan on Instagram The Ministry of Ordinary Places* by Shannan Martin Falling Free: Rescued from the Life I Always Wanted* by Shannan Martin Join the Village (use code: podcast) *This is an affiliate link

Can a book change your life?  Today I'm answering that question with my good friend, Shannan Martin. Shannan is a speaker and writer who found her voice in the country and her story in the city. Shannan, her jail-chaplain husband, Cory, and their kids, live as grateful neighbors in Goshen, Indiana. She's also one of my favorite teachers who is constantly nudging me to follow God more fully and pursue Jesus and justice in real, tangible ways. But as you might remember me mentioning a few episodes back, when I recommended her Instagram account as my not-so-guilty-pleasure, she also points me to hope, tells me about the cutest things I can find at Dollar General, and shares my love for chips and queso. And today we're bringing all of those things to the table (or the couch, as the case may be) as we share some of the books that have changed our hearts and our lives over the years. Of course, because this is The Couch, where rabbit trails and side notes are always welcome, we also get into quite a few TV shows, a spinach artichoke dip from ALDI, and the merits of one Will Arnett. This might just be one of my favorite episodes yet, and I know you're going to love it too. Let's get to it! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Tattoos on the Heart by Gregory Boyle The Hole in Our Gospel by Richard Stearns (this one is just $1.99 on Kindle) Never Change by Elizabeth Berg Cold Tangerines by Shauna Niequist (and also Bittersweet) Interrupted by Jen Hatmaker Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson (this is the young adult adaptation I read) How the Word is Passed by Clint Smith Harry Potter & the Sorceror's Stone by J.K. Rowling (free on Kindle, FYI) Abuelita Faith by Kat Armas Believing God by Beth Moore For a full list of the books that have changed my life (so far), click here. ALSO MENTIONED: The Ministry of Ordinary Places by Shannan Martin The Very Good Gospel by Lisa Sharon Harper Dear White Peacemakers by Osheta Moore Jesus & John Wayne by Kristin Kobes Du Mez The Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby NOT-SO-GUILTY PLEASURES: Family Reunion (Netflix series) Spinach artichoke tzatziki dip from ALDI Seasonal banners on my mantel DON'T FORGET: Join The Couch on Facebook! It's so much fun! Find Shannan on Instagram at @shannanwrites or on Twitter at @shannanwrites. You can also sign up for her newsletter here. And, of course, you can find me on Instagram at @marycarver or at marycarver.com. Welcome to The Couch! This post includes affiliate links. This means that if you click and purchase, I might receive a small commission at no extra charge to you.

Shannan had it all: dream home, comfortable paycheck, & a tight-knit Christian community, but God challenged her to exchange it all for something more abundant. Her family moved to "the wrong side of the tracks." She's learning everyday what it means to love your neighbor. Tune in to hear about re-defining the American Dream & how learning to love people who are different than us might completely change our views. Follow @shannanwrites & check out her books Falling Free and The Ministry of Ordinary Places

“This is not something we can agree to disagree on.” 2020 has certainly been a year of political discourse and often-times heated conversations with our friends and family members. There are a lot of topics that we don't all see eye to eye on, but we can't always settle on agreeing to disagree if the topic has a direct impact on our own family. That's what I learned from Lindsay as we continued the conversation on interracial adoption and foster care today on the show. To view the full show notes, continue reading here or visit my website: http://www.heartfelthippie.com (www.heartfelthippie.com) While foster care and adoption are beautiful experiences, there are obviously plenty of complications and messy experiences that come along for the ride. Lindsay is never hesitant to be open and honest about those, and it's something I appreciate so much about her because it has given me a much more realistic picture of what diving into the world of orphan care looks like! Whether you're interested in parenting through one of these methods or not, you're going to learn lot today. Lindsay will teach us about what it truly looks like to care for the marginalized and the vulnerable and those in need. This is something that I personally think her and her husband, Gabe, do a wonderful job at - you could say they put their money where their mouths are in this way. In Part 1, Lindsay and I chatted about the special story of how their most newly adopted son, Leo, joined their family and the decision process that led them to pursuing a private, domestic adoption. Today, Lindsay and I are picking up where we left off and chatting about what she has learned surrounding parenting children of different races than her own. We talked about this back on the first episode we recorded in 2018, but her kiddos were just toddlers then and so I wanted to know what it's like now with older kids and with the influence of all the events that have taken place in 2020. We also talk about what it's like for Lindsay to look back on the foster care experiences she shared about in that original episode - if she still feels the same way and if her and Gabe would consider doing foster care again in the future.  This conversation isn't just for parents - you're going to get something out of it no matter where you sit in life. I'm honored to carry Lindsay's story and to share it with all of you, and I'm even more honored to be the exclusive podcast featuring the one and only Lindsay! Links from the show: “Stamped from the Beginning” by Ibra X. Kendi https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25898216-stamped-from-the-beginning (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25898216-stamped-from-the-beginning) “White Fragility” by Robin DiAngelo https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43708708-white-fragility (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43708708-white-fragility) "The Pursuit of God" by A.W. Tozer: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/672493.The_Pursuit_of_God "Hinds' Feet on High Places" by Hannah Hurnard: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/821056.Hinds_Feet_on_High_Places "Falling Free" by Shannan Martin: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27840647-falling-free "The Ministry of Ordinary Places" by Shannan Martin: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/38915858-the-ministry-of-ordinary-places “When They See Us” Series: https://www.netflix.com/title/80200549 (https://www.netflix.com/title/80200549) “Fruitvale Station” Movie: https://www.amazon.com/Fruitvale-Station-Michael-B-Jordan/dp/B00HDZO8AS (https://www.amazon.com/Fruitvale-Station-Michael-B-Jordan/dp/B00HDZO8AS) “13TH” Documentary: https://www.netflix.com/title/80091741 (https://www.netflix.com/title/80091741) Iron Flask Water Bottle: https://www.ironflask.com/ (https://www.ironflask.com/) Aura Cacia Essential Oils: https://www.auracacia.com/ (https://www.auracacia.com/) “Instant Family” Movie: https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Family-Mark-Wahlberg/dp/B07KFPM9BV...