Grace Enough and Daily Gratitude
How can we respond when we’re at a crossroads, unsure of what to do next? What if we cave to stress or mess up? In this episode, guest Amber Cullum talks with me about how she found that God’s grace was enough when she could never be enough. And she shared how a gratitude list helps to keep her in the right mindset.
How the Fire Refines Us: Five Ways to Look at 2020
Very little about this year has been easy. But it can still be good. What if it is all an opportunity to become better people? What if the fire is what refines us? In this episode, I talk through options for how we can respond, and I leave you with a resource about going through trials.
From Depression and Anxiety to Hope and Healing
In this episode, I sit down with Dena Dyer, author of Wounded Women of the Bible: Finding Hope When Life Hurts. She shares her journey through postpartum depression and is so vulnerable in telling her story. Listen in to learn how to find hope and healing in the midst of depression and anxiety.
Reclaiming Christmas: Ways to Make the Holidays Special in a Pandemic
This episode is packed with ideas for fun and creative things you can do with friends and family from a distance. If your pandemic holiday needs something a lot more interesting than a video chat, you’ll want to check it out. Plus, an Advent resource from author Jane Rubietta, and a secret discount offer on one of my books hidden in the episode. It’s a must-listen episode!
Tips to Prepare Your Mindset and Home for a Pandemic Christmas
Author Stephenie Hovland returns this week to talk about how she changed her mindset about Christmas from “If you can’t do it all, do more” to a more balanced approach. We also discussed how we can prepare now for the necessary celebration changes in a pandemic. There’s a giveaway this week and some great resources.
My Story: From Pharisee to Empathy
This is my story of pursuing biblical truth but getting sidetracked by legalism and pride along the way. Discover how God revealed my heart condition to me and began his process of transforming me into a more compassionate and graceful human.
How Do We Move Forward?
How do we move forward in a culture where we disagree, where we are deeply discouraged, and where tension is off the charts? We have choice in how we contribute to conversations and in how we adjust our own attitudes. Also, you don’t want to miss this week’s resource that asks the question: what if Jesus was serious in what he taught?
Exciting News About Life, Repurposed
In this episode, I share an announcement about a new project related to this podcast that is just launched. If you like to write, you’ll want to learn more! I’m also announcing a new way to connect as a Life, Repurposed community. Yay!