Dear Younger Me

Dear Younger Me

Dear younger me, We just had another birthday. It’s probably hard for you to believe (it’s hard for me to believe too), but this was number 58! What a life we’ve had so far. I look back at you and think of how much you have left to learn and to...
Connecting with God Everyday with Wendy Pope | Episode 82

Connecting with God Everyday with Wendy Pope | Episode 82

If you are anything like me, then you long to see Jesus working in the day-to-day, mundane parts of life. But let’s be honest: oftentimes we are so busy and so anxious that it’s hard to see His work around us. While He is at work, the enemy is at work to keep us blind...
Why It’s Important to Explore Our Past with Katrina Cowen | Episode 81

Why It’s Important to Explore Our Past with Katrina Cowen | Episode 81

Trigger / Content Warning: I want to be sure my listeners are aware that in this episode we will be talking (in general terms) about sexual abuse.  This week’s episode will be a little different. My guest is not an author or a speaker, but instead is an everyday...
The Power of Playfulness in Your Life with Courtney Ellis | Episode 80

The Power of Playfulness in Your Life with Courtney Ellis | Episode 80

I have a question for you today: How do you do with incorporating play into your life? If I were to ask myself that question, my honest answer is I don’t do a very good job of making play a part of my life. Sure, when my grandkids are over at my house, I do a pretty...
Holding on to Faith When Life Breaks Your Heart with Chrystal Evans Hurst | Episode 79

Holding on to Faith When Life Breaks Your Heart with Chrystal Evans Hurst | Episode 79

“Especially when grief is fresh, it is going to sneak up on you.” – Chrystal Evans Hurst Have you ever experienced accumulated grief? This is when you have multiple losses within a short period of time. Maybe you’ve experienced accumulated disappointments...
BONUS: How Fiction Can Grow Your Faith (with Tim Shoemaker)

BONUS: How Fiction Can Grow Your Faith (with Tim Shoemaker)

We’re back with another bonus episode! These shorter episodes are always a fun way to bring you some extra podcast goodness as a way to say thank you for your support of this show. After recording this week’s episode with Tim Shoemaker (such a good one if...
Living with a Settled Soul (Even When You’re Busy!) with Katie Reid | Episode 77

Living with a Settled Soul (Even When You’re Busy!) with Katie Reid | Episode 77

Are you a “do-er?” Are you someone that just loves to check things off of their to-do list? I know I am! I survive off of my to-do list and it often begins to control my life. If that is you as well, this episode is just for you. We are digging into a story in the...
Where’s Jesus in Your Car? (LIVE @ The Church Next Door in Columbus, OH) | Episode 76

Where’s Jesus in Your Car? (LIVE @ The Church Next Door in Columbus, OH) | Episode 76

Mark and I often get the opportunity to speak on marriage topics, but rarely do we get the opportunity to preach a Sunday morning message together. In today’s episode, we are sharing a unique message that Mark and I had the privilege of delivering at The Church Next...
Spouse in the House: Navigating Increased Togetherness with Cynthia Ruchti | Episode 75

Spouse in the House: Navigating Increased Togetherness with Cynthia Ruchti | Episode 75

Have you found yourself spending a lot more time with your spouse than you’re used to? You’re not alone! And if that’s your circumstances, this episode is for you. In the last few years, many of us have found ourselves experiencing a lot more...
Finding the Hero in Your Husband with Dr. Juli Slattery | Episode 74

Finding the Hero in Your Husband with Dr. Juli Slattery | Episode 74

“I asked God, ‘What does it mean for me to trust my husband’s leadership when I feel like I’m more equipped to lead than he is?'” – Dr. Juli Slattery Wow! I am so excited to share today’s conversation to kick off 2022! In this...