Podcasts about what's here now

Jeanne Stevens (pastor of Soul City Church in Chicago, IL) joins Glenn Packiam to share about how her church is engaging their local community, rethinking what global partnership can look like and what she's learning about the power of presence through her own leadership journey. Sign up for the Resilient Pastor cohort. Early bird registration ends December 31, 2023.Learn more about Jeanne's latest book, What's Here Now, and discover how you can get involved with World Vision's Chosen initiative today.Watch this episode on Youtube: Barna GroupWant to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative? Home PagePodcastCity RoundtablesCohortAdvent Series (Week 1, Week 2)

Huge thanks to Jarrett and Jeanne Stevens for joining us on the Let's Get Real Podcast. To purchase Jarrett's book, Praying Through CLICK HERE To purchase Jeanne's new book, What's Here Now? Click HERE To find out more about Soul City Church, CLICK HERE To pre-order Justin's new book, Being Real > Being Perfect, CLICK HERE

Do you struggle with living in the past? Do you find yourself worrying about the future? I'm sure at some point in your life you would answer those questions with a big YES! Today I sit down with Jeanne Stevens and discuss how it's possible to find truth and peace by living in the present.Jeanne Stevens is the founder and co-lead pastor with her husband of Soul City Church in Chicago, Illinois. Jeanne seeks to live healthy rhythms while being a wife, mom, speaker, author, and leader. She is passionate about helping people wake up to their purpose as they pursue a life of wholehearted freedom. Jeanne shares how blame, shame, guilt, grief, and bitterness draw us back to our past, make us worry about the future, and keep us from living in the present. She encourages us to take our thoughts captive and dwell with God who is always in the present. Jeanne and I talk about the reality of this in our parenting journey and in our marriages. I'm so thankful for this conversation and for Jeanne's work. I encourage you to check out the links from the show and grab yourself a copy of What's Here Now?: How to Stop Rehashing the Past and Rehearsing the Future. SHOW LINKS:Soul City ChurchSpeed of TrustSmart Brevity: How to Say More with LessThe Psychology of MoneyTime: The Untold Story of the Love that Kept us Together when Incarceration Kept us Apart IVEY MEDIA PARTNER

The key to living authentically is living in the present and it can feel very picturesque or it can feel very painful. And in today's conversation with Jeanne Stevens (8), we discuss the power behind the question, "What's Here Now?" Purchase a copy of What's Here Now?: https://amzn.to/3ltxg6m Follow Jeanne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeannestevens/ Jeanne's Website: https://jeannestevens.com/

On this month's kickoff episode for the theme of being truly present, Lathan invites pastor and author Jeanne Stevens to The Other Side of the Church podcast to talk about the heart behind her book, What's Here Now. Jeanne's book is all about being present in what God has for each of us right now, instead of rehashing the past or rehearsing the future. Together Lathan and Jeanne dive into why God wants us as we are, some key indicators that we're rehearsing the future, and how to find God when He feels distant in the present. This is such a powerful and relevant episode, no matter where you're at in life right now. Episode Timeline: [0:38] The inspiration behind What's Here Now [3:25] God wants you as you are [6:31] Jeanne's word for the person who wants to escape the present [10:18] Indicators that we're rehearsing the future [14:41] What Jeanne has learned about God since writing her book [20:27] Finding God if He feels distant in the present [29:12] Jeanne's Hope Holler Resources Mentioned: What's Here Now: How to Stop Rehashing the Past and Rehearsing the Future—And Start Receiving the Present Soul City Church Social: Connect with Jeanne on her website and follow her on Instagram © 2022 | The Other Side of the ChurchHost: Lathan CraftProduced by: David Marks Media

Jeanne Stevens is a fellow Midwest girl! Hooray! I was honored to finally meet her and have her on For Real. Jeanne lives with her family in Chicago, where she co-pastors Soul City Church. You know that I only chat with folks who will be real with us, and let me just say that Jeanne perfectly fits that bill. Her new book, What's Here Now? How to Stop Rehashing the Past and Rehearsing the Future—And Start Receiving the Present, is like a litmus test for how to really flourish in the right here, right now. I loved the book and loved learning from Jeanne in this conversation. Jeanne Stevens is one of the lead pastors of Soul City Church in Chicago's dynamic West Loop neighborhood, which she and her husband, Jarrett, started in 2010. Soul City is one of the fastest-growing urban churches in the United States. Jeanne has had the opportunity to lead and speak into the lives of thousands of people across the U.S. and around the world. She is a sought-after speaker, leader, and writer. Her passion to develop people to live boldly & fully gives her a unique voice of hope and challenge. Jeanne is the author of multiple devotionals including the newly released Less is More as well as Everyday Brave, Grit & Grace, and You Are Enough. Her newest book What's Here Now? is available now. In addition to pastoring Soul City Church, Jeanne finds great joy in being a wife to Jarrett, and a mom to her son, Elijah, and daughter, Gigi. You can find her online at JeanneStevens.com and on Instagram. Visit KimberlyStuart.com/podcast for more from this episode.

Over the next few episodes we are turning our attention from a leader's personal sabbath practice towards how they can form and shape their communities around sabbath. We'll be talking to a number of pastors and leaders about their efforts and challenges in leading others in the practice.   Today Ruth sits down with Jeanne and Jarrett Stevens. As co-pastors of a busy church in Chicago, the Stevens have been saved by rhythms of work and rest. Ruth talks with Jeanne and Jarrett about their own practices of sabbath, the ways they've tried to incorporate these rhythms in their church, and the challenges and opportunities presented in this as we emerge from COVID. They also pose the question, what would it look like as a leader to leave a legacy of sabbath keeping in their community?   Jarrett & Jeanne Stevens founded and have served as co-lead pastors of Soul City Church in Chicago, IL for the past 11 years. They have both authored several books. Jarrett wrote “The Deity Formerly Known as God,” “Four Small Words”, and his latest release, “Praying Through.” Jeanne has authored many devotionals, “Everyday Brave,” “Grit & Grace,” and “You are Enough.” She is a contributing author to “Twelve Women of the Bible” and “Real Women, Real Faith.” She has a new book released in May of 2022 called “What's Here Now?” They are both passionate about helping people wake up to the transforming love of Jesus and experience soul-level change in every area of their lives.  Purchase Ruth's new book! Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest is out now, wherever you buy books (Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Bookshop.org).   You can also pre-order the Sabbath Journal, which will be available sometime in January 2023.   This season of our podcast is sponsored by GoodKind. GoodKind is all about helping people cultivate the GoodKind of habits and holiday practices that allow them to engage with God and one another throughout the year. They have a great tool for Advent, a Sabbath Box to help you practice unplugging, and more. To learn more about them and the products they make, you can find them at goodkind.shop    Music Credit: Kingdom Come by Aaron Niequist Yesterday, Today, Forever from Transforming Center Resource Music in Solitude   Support the podcast! This season, patrons will receive an overflow of bonus content from the episodes, including exclusive conversations between Ruth and guests, clips that we couldn't fit into the final cuts, and more! Become a patron today by visiting our Patreon page!     The Transforming Center exists to create space for God to strengthen leaders and transform communities. You are invited to join our next Transforming Community:® A Two-year Spiritual Formation Experience for Leaders.  Delivered in nine quarterly retreats, this practice-based learning opportunity is grounded in the conviction that the best thing you bring to leadership is your own transforming self!

On this episode, Jeanne Stevens joins us to talk about what really keeps you from experiencing peace in your life. She is one of the lead pastors of Soul City Church in Chicago as well as the author of “What's Here Now?” We dive into topics like: - Receiving the NOW - Leading with unprocessed grief - Defining CONTRITE - Practicing silence & solitude - Framework to freedom - Being a visionary leader

I know that you are a woman who wants to live with intentionality and presence. You want to show up for your people, and you don't want to miss the good that God offers you right this very minute.  And yet… we can't focus on where we are now because we're thinking about that hard conversation we need to have next week, OR we are thinking about how unkind and mean to our mother we were our senior year of high school. So how can we stay present? How do we leave distracted living behind? Jeanne and I talk through How to know you're living a distracted life Whether you can trust your emotions And what it means to be present in your real life. Key Quotes “God is like, ‘I made you the air traffic controller of your mind. You do not need to clear every thought for landing.'” - Pastor and author Jeanne Stevens “A thought is harmless until we believe it.” - Pastor and author Jeanne Stevens “I'm learning to work from love instead of for love.” - Pastor and author Jeanne Stevens “‘No' is a complete sentence.” - Pastor and author Jeanne Stevens “Resentment in a relationship is a fast destroyer.” - Pastor and author Jeanne Stevens “It is delightful to be in integrity in the ‘yes's' we give to one another because we can really live out of that radical grace.” - Pastor and author Jeanne Stevens “It's impossible to actually love people well if you haven't learned how to love yourself.” - Pastor and author Jeanne Stevens “Learning how to pay attention to ourselves is what's going to give us the ability to know how to pay attention well to others.” - Pastor and author Jeanne Stevens “You deny an emotion, you stuff an emotion, it's going to come out, and it usually comes out sideways.” - Pastor and author Jeanne Stevens “Denial is the worst kind of lie; it's the lie you tell yourself.” - Pastor and author Jeanne Stevens “Your body is actually a really faithful vessel to communicate what emotions are really going on inside you.” - Pastor and author Jeanne Stevens “Worry is just living in a not-yet that's worse than your now.” - Pastor and author Jeanne Stevens “The ZIP code of God is the present.” - Pastor and author Jeanne Stevens “What are you sensing in your body? What are you feeling in your heart? What are you thinking in your mind?” - Pastor and author Jeanne Stevens As Mentioned in the Podcast The FCC requires that I tell you that I'm an Amazon Affiliate, which means I earn a bit of commission on each sale. But don't worry, there's no added cost to you! Jeanne Stevens's What's Here Now? Mind Jogger app About Jeanne Stevens To help us in today's conversation, pastor, speaker, and author Jeanne Stevens joins the show. Jeanne is the founding and co-lead pastor of Soul City Church in Chicago, one of America's fastest-growing urban churches. Before starting Soul City Church, she was on the pastoral staff at Willow Creek Community Church and North Point Community Church.  Jeanne's passion is to help people wake up to their purpose as they pursue a life of wholehearted freedom. Jeanne is the author of the newly-released best-selling book, What's Here Now? She lives in Chicago with her husband, Jarrett, and their two children. Here's how to connect with Jeanne  Website Instagram Here's how to connect with Jill Website  GraceInRealLifePodcast.com  Instagram  Facebook group  Facebook page Subscribe to Jill's weekly “the good + the grace” email 

The author of "What's Here Now?" explores the importance of living in God's immediate presence rather than dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/619/29

Peter Kapsner looks are how our work emails might be passive-aggressive, as well as the story of how actor Terry Crews and his wife confronted how pornography hurt their marriage.  Jeanne Stevens, author of "What's Here Now?" helps us stop rehashing the past and start receiving the present. Click here for today's show notes.

Thanks for joining us for this episode of the Revelation Wellness podcast! Alisa recorded this fantastic episode for you before leaving on her sabbatical and we think you're going to love this one! Today, you get to hear her life-giving conversation with author and pastor, Jeanne Stevens, on living life more fully present. Jeanne is such a joy-filled and wise woman and we think you are going to connect with her story as she shares how a simple question— what's here now— began the journey of healing in her life. She also invites you into a practice of thanking your body. Listen in to hear why this so important! We'd love for you to connect with Jeanne (@jeannestevens) and grab a copy of her hope-filled and encouraging new book, What's Here Now?.  Revelation Wellness also has some great practical ways for you to begin living more fully present, so check these resources out: Read this: Living Fully Present Listen to this: #580 "Here I Am" Do this workout: "New Levels of Intimacy" We are so excited to tell you that registration is now open for our 2023 Rest + Rebuild in-person retreat. We are going to the beautiful Lake Geneva, Minnesota for four days of transformation and freedom— we promise this is unlike any other retreat you've ever experienced! For more information and to get signed-up, click here: 2023 Rest + Rebuild We're so much more than fitness at Revelation Wellness. Get connected with us and check out all of the great resources we have here for you! The Official Revelation Wellness Facebook / Instagram / RevWell TV / Youtube We LOVE your reviews! They really do help us spread the good news! Please leave us one, and if we read your name on the show, we'll send you a free gift from the Revelation Wellness Store!

Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Revelation Wellness Podcast! Alisa recorded this fantastic episode for you before leaving on her sabbatical and we think you're going to love this one! Today, you get to hear her life-giving conversation with author and pastor, Jeanne Stevens, on living life more fully present. Jeanne is such a joy-filled and wise woman and we think you are going to connect with her story as she shares how a simple question— what's here now?— began the journey of healing in her life. She also invites you into a practice of thanking your body. Listen in to hear why this so important! We'd love for you to connect with Jeanne (@jeannestevens) and grab a copy of her hope-filled and encouraging new book, What's Here Now? Revelation Wellness also has some great practical ways for you to begin living more fully present, so check these resources out: Read this: Living Fully Present Listen to this: #580 "Here I Am" Do this workout: "New Levels of Intimacy" We are so excited to tell you that registration is now open for our 2023 Rest + Rebuild in-person retreat. We are going to the beautiful Lake Geneva, Minnesota for four days of transformation and freedom— we promise this is unlike any other retreat you've ever experienced! For more information and to get signed-up, click here: 2023 Rest + Rebuild We're so much more than fitness at Revelation Wellness. Get connected with us and check out all of the great resources we have here for you! The Official Revelation Wellness Facebook / Instagram / RevWell TV / Youtube We LOVE your reviews! They really do help us spread the good news! Please leave us one, and if we read your name on the show, we'll send you a free gift from the Revelation Wellness Store!

Dave and Bo are joined by Co-Lead Pastor of Soul City Church in Chicago, one of America's fastest growing urban churches. She is the author of What's Here Now? How to stop rehashing the past and rehearsing the future and start receiving the present. Jeanne shares such wisdom to help us slow down from busy lives and ministry and ask ourselves a simple question: What's Here Now? Jeanne Stevens is the founding and co-lead pastor of Soul City Church in Chicago, one of America's fastest growing urban churches. Prior to starting Soul City Church, Stevens was on the pastoral staff at Willow Creek Community Church and North Point Community Church. A sought-after speaker, leader, and writer, Jeanne's passion is to help people wake up to their purpose as they pursue a life of wholehearted freedom. She lives in Chicago with her husband, Jarrett, and their two children. What's Here Now? is available NOW! Jeanne will also join us as a speaker for our upcoming NLCC conference!: Whether you're running a race, playing a sport, or beginning a new season, how you start means everything for the journey ahead. . As we look ahead towards the next season of youth ministry, we must start strong. Our own personal health, families, and ministries depend on it. Join us on August 30th for this year's NLCC as together we start strong this fall. For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline! At this Years NLCC we will be diving deep into Authentic Community as we discuss whats its like walking through the Valleys and what it means to have consistent Soul Care. This is a can't miss event! Sign up here now! https://lead222.breezechms.com/form/NLCC2022 ONLINE Jeanne: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeannestevens Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeannestevens/ Website: www.jeannestevens.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @Lead.222 ------- Did this conversation resonate with you? We want to hear from you! Write us at dave@lead222.com Help us grow the community! Subscribe, share, and leave a review. For more information about Lead222 or find a community of leaders in your area: www.lead222.com Lead222 Youth Ministry Staffing www.lead222ymstaffing.com Contact Dave at Dave@lead222.comFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @Lead.222

For Jeanne Stevens, it didn't take long to see herself in her Enneagram type. But it took the experience of facing three deep losses in a short period of time to finally learn how to process—and ultimately let go—of grief, freeing her up to truly live in the present.  In today's episode, Jeanne shares how a childhood experience led her to believe a narrative about her life that no longer serves her.  She also shares the ways she's learned to live in the present through noticing and naming what's happening around her, asking and answering the all-important question: "What's Here Now?"  Jeanne Stevens is the founding and co-lead pastor of Soul City Church in Chicago, one of America's fastest growing urban churches. Prior to starting Soul City Church, Stevens was on the pastoral staff at Willow Creek Community Church and North Point Community Church. A sought-after speaker, leader, and writer, Jeanne's passion is to help people wake up to their purpose as they pursue a life of wholehearted freedom. She lives in Chicago with her husband, Jarrett, and their two children.

4:00 January - Intrigued by Amy's lifestyle 4:15 Born Again-what does that mean? 4:50 Say it aloud 5:12 Whirlwind of Transformation 5:55 Feb 3, Jamie's spiritual birthday 6:31 Desire for a public declaration through baptism 6:55 Explained Christian principles 7:24 Deliverance 8:00 Authority Explained. “Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you” (Luke 10: 19 KJV). 8:46 “This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God's right hand in the heavenly realms. Now he is far above any ruler or authority or power or leader or anything else—not only in this world but also in the world to come” (Eph 1:19-21). 9:50 Morning Prayer-A & B Counseling - Forgiveness 10:36 - Walk in Holiness [right standing with God] 11:18 "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned” (John 15: 5-6 NIV) 11:32 Blood of Jesus 12:18 Generation Curse (Deuteronomy 30:19) (Exodus 34:7) (Exodus 20:5) 12:48 Living Sacrifice 13:02 Renewing of our Mind (Helmet of Salvation) 14:16 New Creation in Christ- mind of Christ-wisdom of God within us 15:04 “He fills my life with good things, so that I stay young and strong like an eagle” (Psalm 103: 5 GNT). 15:21 No Evil Words 15:31 By the power of the Holy Spirit-obedient to Christ 15:45 No weapon formed against us will prosper 16:30 Lift up in prayer today 17:28 Working for Eternity 18:03 Break every curse - written or texted, objects 19:26 Cleansing Prayer for Your Home 20:38 Soul Ties 21:41 Blinders off 22:00 Strongholds 22:30 Take authority over disease 23:00 Spirit of theft 23:47 Fear is the enemy's perversion of our faith 24:00 Fruit of the Spirit 24:53 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!' (Matt 25:21 NIV) 25:30 “Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near” (Rev 1:3). 3-Books (1. The Passion Translation of the Bible, 2. True North by Gary and Lisa Hime 3. What's Here Now by Jeanne Stevens) 2-Reminders About Our Body (Posture - Ear over Shoulders over Hips - Engage Your Core) 1-Prov 4:20-22 My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to one's whole body. 29:27 Jamie's second doctorate - Christian Counseling Clinical Psychology - Temperament Therapy 93% success rate. Secular techniques are 8% effective. 30:45 You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother's womb. (Psalm 139:13 NLT) Where Can We Find Dr. Jamie Harms? jamieharms20@hotmail.com Where can we find Amy? www.amyperras.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aintgonnabenostupid/support

Manda's former pastor and friend Jeanne Stevens joins her to discuss the question, "What's Here Now?" which is the title of Jeanne's new book! She wrote it with the goal of helping people learn how to stop rehashing the past and rehearsing the future so they can receive the present. In this conversation, she shares what that looks like in her own life and gives tangible examples of how we can receive 'what's here now' in our lives. Grab your copy of What's Here Now? and follow Jeanne on Instagram.

In this season's final episode, Jenn sits down with Jeanne Stevens, to have a conversation about her new book, What's Here Now.  Many of us have experienced times in our life when our minds have been somewhere different than present right here and right now.  In this episode, you'll hear and learn about the value of staying present, and how to implement practices to help us be where we are, not only physically, but also mentally.  Jeanne Stevens is an author, sought-after speaker, and pastor currently residing in Chicago where she lives with her husband, Jarrett and their two children.  She is the founder of Soul City Church, one of the fastest growing urban churches in the country.  He passion is to help people wake up to their purpose as they pursue a life of wholehearted freedom.  

The modern world is a relentless waterfall of information一sound bytes and images flood our minds and trouble our hearts. Enter Jeanne Stevens, whose recent book, What's Here Now?, unpacks the power of presence and how it offers peace so many ache for in our frenzied age. Steve Carter asks Jeanne to unpack her book's punchy tagline: How to stop rehashing the past, and rehearsing the future, and start receiving the present. Presence begins with an awareness of your body, emotions, and thoughts一aspects of our God-created existence that have been neglected in the church. Jeanne also shares some preparation hacks she's honed through the years: the vital role of eliminating content, how to speak to the soul, the urgency to touch on tension in the first five minutes of a talk, and how to share stories that showcase her humanity rather than airbrush it.  EPISODE LINKS Jeanne's book: What's Here Now? Website: jeannestevens.com Church: soulcitychurch.com @jeannestevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On episode 16 of the She is Kindred podcast, Britt chats with author, speaker, and educator Mary Marantz. She is Kindred thrives on meeting each other in the middle of our stories, where we find common ground and cultivate grace in the process. We hold conversations about growing in intentionality and believing our worth is found in more than what we do. One of the ways Mary does this is sharing her story with candor and authenticity.Mary Marantz grew up in rural West Virginia and attended Yale Law School. She decided to forgo her three-year law degree to pursue a business in photography with her husband, Justin. She recently decided to start writing books and signed a five-book deal in 2019. She just released her second book, Slow Growth Equals Strong Roots. You can find Mary at marymarantz.com and on Instagram @marymarantz. Follow her podcast on https://marymarantz.com/themarymarantzshow. In this episode, Britt talks with Mary Marantz about: The exhaustion of constantly striving and achieving Giving up achieving for your worthDoing in order to be valuedWho we are without our goalsInherent worth and visible productivityWorking for your worth v. from your worth Resources mentioned in this episode: Dirt by Mary MarantzSlow Growth Equals Strong Roots by Mary Marantz14:40 The Mary Marantz Show, Episode One33:40 What's Here Now by Jeanne Stevens33:50 Awake by Anjuli Paschall 51:10 Achiever Quiz55:25 Follow @marymarantz on Instagram and @sheiskindredco to enter a giveaway for her newest book! Share this podcast episode with fellow sisters.“Even if you don't recognize or acknowledge that there's this sort of physical, tangible exhaustion that accompanies pursuit of dreams, there is this mental weight that says, ‘I have to keep going.'” – Britt Smith“Busyness is not a badge of honor.” – Britt Smith“You were created to do good work. You were created to do things with excellence as if working for the  Lord. You were created to use the gifts that you have been given–these talents that you can go out and multiply–this work that has been prepared for you in advance. And what a gift it is to get to co-create with the Creator of the universe.” – Mary MarantzWant to dig deeper? We'd love for you to join our Patreon community! Not only will you be supporting the podcast and the work we're doing here, you'll also receive early access to episodes, get exclusive bonus content (like behind-the-scenes videos and fun q&a games we play with our podcast guests), a carefully curated monthly Spotify playlist, and you'll be able to connect more fully with our team and our guests!If you've resonated with the She is Kindred podcast, would you take a moment to rate and review us on Spotify, or iTunes? Thanks so much, sisters! We're so grateful you're in this with us!Talk to you next week!Support the show

(00:00-09:06): According to a new report, Christians who find it difficult to freely express their beliefs in society due to secular intolerance are practicing “various forms of self-censorship.” (09:06-18:38): New York Mayor Eric Adams posted on Twitter: "Drag storytellers, and the libraries and schools that support them, are advancing a love of diversity, personal expression, and literacy that is core to what our city embraces." Brian and Aubrey are a little befuddled by the issue, but they tried to do a deep dive to understand it. (18:38-28:40): Brian and Aubrey took a break from the more substantive conversations to take a look at some weird stories from around the internet. (28:40-37:57): Aubrey helped Brian celebrate Father's Day by educating him on the history of the special day. (37:57-49:33): Jeanne Stevens is the founding and co-lead pastor of Soul City Church in Chicago. She joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about her new book “What's Here Now?: How to Stop Rehashing the Past and Rehearsing the Future--and Start Receiving the Present” (49:33-1:00:12): Top Five List: Top famous TV dads of all time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What really keeps us from experiencing peace in our lives? Jeanne Stevens, author of What's Here Now and lead pastor at Soul City Church in Chicago, Illinois says it's not the state of the world. It's not your particular circumstances. It's not even your turbulent relationships. When it comes down to it, what keeps us from experiencing peace is either living in the past or living for the future.   With honest transparency, hope-filled compassion, and plenty of vulnerable humour, pastor Jeanne Stevens reveals the shockingly simple path to peace: presence. She helps us slow down, center ourselves, and ask the all-important question, What's here now? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a short list of pastors I've been BEGGING to write a book and Jeanne Stevens is at the TOP of that list! She is so wise and so kind and so committed to Jesus and the local church and people being healed and whole. This episode is going to speak to you right where you are today. Her book (YAY!) What's Here Now? released this week- grab a copy today! . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! HydroJug - Use code: SOUNDSFUN at www.THEhydroJug,com to get 10% off today and start hydrating today! Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair quiz and get 15% off your first order today! Go to https://prose.com/thatsoundsfun. Athletic Greens: Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/soundsfun. Catalina Crunch: Go to catalinacrunch.com/thatsoundsfun for 15% off your first order—plus FREE shipping. Thrive Causemetics: Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/TSF.

Jeanne has poured her soul into this message that is going to transform so many of your lives… It's not the state of the world. It's not your particular circumstances. It's not even your turbulent relationships. When it comes down to it, what keeps us from experiencing peace is either living in the past or living for the future. When we obsess over what's already happened or put all of our efforts into creating a picture-perfect tomorrow, we miss what is for us here and now. The result is regret over what we can't change and anxiety over what we feel we must change. Today everything changes… Pick up What's Here Now? By clicking this link… Thanks to our partner Indeed! Claim your SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT now at www.Indeed.com/HUMANHOPE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jeanne has poured her soul into this message that is going to transform so many of your lives… It's not the state of the world. It's not your particular circumstances. It's not even your turbulent relationships. When it comes down to it, what keeps us from experiencing peace is either living in the past or living for the future. When we obsess over what's already happened or put all of our efforts into creating a picture-perfect tomorrow, we miss what is for us here and now. The result is regret over what we can't change and anxiety over what we feel we must change. Today everything changes… Pick up What's Here Now? By clicking this link… Thanks to our partner Indeed! Claim your SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT now at www.Indeed.com/HUMANHOPE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

My guest today is a pastor and author from my home city of Chicago, IL. She's got a great new book called “What's Here Now?” Today we are going to talk about how to stop rehashing the past, rehearsing the future, and start soaking up the present moment. Let's go to the Story House with Jeanne Stevens!

What is keeping you from being fully present? What really keeps you from experiencing peace in your life today? If you've ever noticed an unrest in your spirit, then today's episode is for you! Today Mary is joined by sought-after speaker, leader, and writer- Jeanne Stevens. With a passion to develop people to live boldly and fully, Jeanne writes with honest transparency, hope-filled compassion, and plenty of vulnerable humor in her brand new book, “What's Here Now?.” On today's episode, Jeanne and Mary dive deep to understand what is keeping us from experiencing peace in our lives as the two tackle: What it means to consent to reality Ways to embrace the present moment for all that it is How to balance the tension between consenting to what is while also holding out hope for what could be The importance of practicing slowness, silence, and solitude The telltale signs of not being fully present and what you can do about it   If you are ready to stop rehashing the past and rehearsing the future, and start receiving the present, then today's episode is a must-listen! Grab a copy of “What's Here Now?” here! https://www.amazon.com/Whats-Here-Now-Rehearsing-Future/dp/0800740858/ref=sr_1_1?crid=26HLSLQ054XXM&keywords=whats+here+now&qid=1648830347&sprefix=whats+here+now%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-1

This week on the Living Centered Podcast we're talking all about living in the present, and what the last two years have taught us about ourselves, our relationships, and our ability to right where we are. Lindsey and Mickenzie got to sit down with Jeanne Stevens, founding and co-lead pastor of Soul City Church in Chicago and author of the new book What's Here Now? and talk all about how practicing presence has the potential to unlock the peace so many of us desperately desire. Get Jeanne's new book out now! _________________ Full show notes: livingcenteredpodcast.com/episodes/069

Jeanne Stevens is the founding and co-lead pastor of Soul City Church in Chicago, one of America's fastest growing urban churches. Prior to starting Soul City Church, Stevens was on the pastoral staff at Willow Creek Community Church and North Point Community Church. A sought-after speaker, leader, and writer, Jeanne's passion is to help people wake up to their purpose as they pursue a life of wholehearted freedom. She lives in Chicago with her husband, Jarrett, and their two children. What's Here Now? will be available nationwide May 17, 2022 To learn more about Jeanne and puchase her new book, please visit jeannestevens.com

Hello and welcome! Today I am joined by the amazing speaker, leader, and writer, Jeanne Stevens. Let me just say that I waste no time at all in this episode by asking her all of my many questions about her trek up Mt. Kilimanjaro, You heard that right… Mt. Kilimanjaro! That's so amazing! I asked the questions, and she delivered my friends… from hilarious to deeply personal thoughts; she shared all the details with us about what God was doing in her in the midst of this life-changing experience. And interestingly enough, Jeanne shares how she wonders if her book didn't actually start to take shape during her experiences on Mt. Kilimanjaro.  Her soon-to-release book is called What's Here Now?, and I just love the subtitle - How to stop rehashing the past, rehearsing the future, and start receiving the present. So good. I promise you don't want to miss listening in to hear Jeanne teach us how to embrace the present moment and all that God has for us here, now. Jeanne Stevens is also the founding and co-lead pastor of Soul City Church in Chicago, one of America's fastest-growing urban churches. Prior to starting Soul City Church, Stevens was on the pastoral staff at Willow Creek Community Church and North Point Community Church. Jeanne's passion is to help people wake up to their purpose as they pursue a life of wholehearted freedom. She lives in Chicago with her husband, Jarrett, and their two children. What's Here Now will be available nationwide on May 17, 2022.  Listen in to learn more about: Valuable questions to ask ourselves as a way to come into our “now” moments often throughout the day,  How the present is where God lives, and it is where God invites us to live with Him. The differences between our automatic self and our authentic self.  Favorite quotes: ~ When things don't go the way you believe they should go, it is packed with all the very best learning.  ~ It was such a great inner teacher for me to not make it to the top and to unwind all of what that meant in my life. ~We are so inclined to think about what happened, to go to the ‘what was, the what ifs and all I had was what IS' ,this present moment - here on the mountain. And the thing to do each day was to put one foot in front of the other and to be present with that. ~I was doing the work of God but the work of God was deteriorating in me. ~What I began to realize and recognize in my own life  was that the places  where I was most hanging out were in the past and in my future. I was all about rehashing things that already happened or rehearsing things that had not yet happened and I wasn't allowing myself to be present to this NOW moment.  ~I need to locate myself to this location and check into this present moment. In this episode I answered this question: How can I calm myself down when I am feeling stressed so often? (44:17) Links to great things we discussed:  Mindjogger - App Jeanne Stevens - Website Jeanne Stevens - Instagram  Holy Spirit Come Song - Patrick Mayberry Inventing Anna - TV Series The Dropout - TV Series  I guess I haven't learnt that yet - Shauna Niequist Book  Amazon - Ziploc bag organizer Amazon - Milk Frother Confident Motherhood Community Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli 

As April comes to a close, we're wrapping up this month's conversions on being in the world with a conversation on being present right where we're at. This episode with our friend Jeanne Stevens shares about her experience of both living in the past and rehearsing the future – and how neither helps us find abundance in the here and now God has given us. If you've ever missed out on living in the present because of worry, shame, or guilt, this episode is for you. (And so is Jeanne's new book, What's Here Now, launching May 17th!) Also on this episode, Jess interviews Cecilia Anyango with Compassion International. Cecilia was chosen as a child to be sponsored with Compassion and her life was changed because of it. If you are interested in sponsoring a child, you can do that here! Don't miss: Dig in deeper in the Go + Tell Gals Community! We talk about topics shared on the podcast, we share about our products and exclusive discounts, and really - we just connect women on mission with one another. Join here!

Pastor Jeanne Stevens joins Dawn and Steve Mornings to tell us about her new book What's Here Now? Learn how to stop rehashing the past and rehearsing the future and start receiving the present.  Jeanne Stevens is one of the lead pastors of Soul City Church in Chicago's dynamic West Loop neighborhood, which she and her husband, Jarrett, started in 2010. Soul City is one of the fastest-growing urban churches in the United States. Jeanne has had the opportunity to lead and speak into the lives of thousands of people across the U.S. and around the world. She is a sought-after speaker, leader, and writer, and her passion to develop leaders to live boldly & fully gives her a unique voice of hope and challenge. Jeanne is the author of the newly released devotionals “Everyday Brave," “Grit & Grace," and “You Are Enough."   She wrote Soul School for Youth Workers and is a contributor to the Bible study and DVD series “Twelve Women of the Bible” as well as “Real Women, Real Faith.” In addition to pastoring Soul City Church, Jeanne finds great joy in being a wife to Jarrett of 25 years, and a mom to her son, Elijah, and daughter, Gigi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Ready?!”, “Yup!!” And here it is, the highlights reel from 20 wonderful episodes has arrived just in time for the holidays!  What can we say, except thanks to all of you are listeners, subscribers, for your time, energy, consideration and of course, testimonials and just giving us direct feedback.  We appreciate you immensely. And most important, to our awesome What's Here Now, Kids. We had a hunch they would show up and they did, giving us more material than we could hope for in 15 minutes or less.  We wish them a wonderful and fulfilled life and one that can be with as few filters as possible. We've got some bloopers and announcements for you near the end of this reel, please stick around and check them out. They are pretty cute. And, until next year, stay curious and present, and ask yourself from time to time: “What's here now?” Highlights guide: From Episode 5: @1:38 Bit about Kathryn creating a journal for herself and her only goal is to bring joy and laughter into her space. From Episode 07: @3:15 Bit where Joe speaks about how people take great play moments and make them work, Kathryn follows up with comments around abundance. From Episode 08: @5:31 Bit where Joe asks kid about wanting more than she's accomplished and finishes with Kathryn talking about the gold in front of us. From Episode 10: @7:03 Bit where we co-create a challenge regarding what jazzes you up?, and be with it, be in life with it. From Episode 16: @9:18 Bit where we discuss confidence in the workplace and with those perceived as older and wiser and how to believe in what you know. From Episode 20: @12:29 Bit where we begin the show and Kathryn extols the virtues of what if everything in life were just not that fucking important!