Dwell Differently Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:14:27 -0400 http://dwelldifferently.com en-us © 2026 Dwell Differently yes Support this Podcast aa663f96-46ba-5f20-bea8-1afd61e1c27f Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz episodic false If you were our friend, and if we could look you in the eyes and see your struggles and know you fully, and if we could only give you ONE thing—we'd give you God’s Word. There is more power and love and truth in one verse than in a thousand other words. So, let us help you memorize God's words in a simple, easy way. We hope you'll love listening in while we chat about what our verse means, why it matters, and how it intersects with our daily lives. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Christian, God, Scripture, Bible, Memorization, Jesus, Meditation, Women, Memory, Christianity, Spiritual, Inspirational Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz https://storage.buzzsprout.com/dagcj8vbjgmsp8vjzarahtjrdxkc?.jpg Dwell Differently http://dwelldifferently.com Natalie Abbott Vera Schmitz We All Want to Be Rescued // Natalie & Vera We All Want to Be Rescued // Natalie & Vera "Every single person wants to be rescued. We want somebody to step in and say, 'Let me take all your stuff. Let me take it from you. Everything. Let me take it. Whatever is keeping you up at night, can you please just lay it down right here? I'll take it.'"

— Vera Schmitz

Today's episode:  Join us as Natalie and Vera talk about the problems we all share as people and the solution God has given us in Jesus. They help us understand the wonderful message of salvation in the simplest and most winsome terms. They encourage us to consider our own stories and how we can share them with our friends without fear of messing up. Natalie and Vera share their own honest experiences and practical insights to help us lean into the salvation we have in Jesus and share it with boldness. 

This month's memory verse: "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” — Acts 4:12 

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]]> "Every single person wants to be rescued. We want somebody to step in and say, 'Let me take all your stuff. Let me take it from you. Everything. Let me take it. Whatever is keeping you up at night, can you please just lay it down right here? I'll take it.'"

— Vera Schmitz

Today's episode:  Join us as Natalie and Vera talk about the problems we all share as people and the solution God has given us in Jesus. They help us understand the wonderful message of salvation in the simplest and most winsome terms. They encourage us to consider our own stories and how we can share them with our friends without fear of messing up. Natalie and Vera share their own honest experiences and practical insights to help us lean into the salvation we have in Jesus and share it with boldness. 

This month's memory verse: "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” — Acts 4:12 

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-19009552 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:00:00 -0500 1361 full false Identify and Resist False Gospels // Elizabeth Woodson Identify and Resist False Gospels // Elizabeth Woodson "The simple definition I would give for [a false gospel] is a solution for a problem that we have in our lives that doesn't contain Christ."

— Elizabeth Woodson

Today's Episode:  Most of us are unknowingly chasing false gospels—solutions to our deepest desires that don't contain Christ and leave us feeling empty and dissatisfied. Elizabeth Woodson reveals how so many of culture’s promises of things like peace or identity or success actually lead us away from the abundant life that we can only find in Jesus. Elizabeth shares practical ways to recognize and resist the lies of culture, including the vital practice of meditating on Scripture, showing up in community, and waiting patiently on God's timing. You'll be encouraged by Elizabeth's personal stories of God's kind work to help her identify and resist false gospels in her own life. 

This month's memory verse: “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” — Acts 4:12 

Today's guest: Elizabeth Woodson is a Bible teacher and author who is passionate about equipping believers to understand the rich theological truths of Scripture. She loves helping people internalize their faith and connect it practically to everyday life. She is a contributing author for World on Fire, and the author of Live Free: From Beginning to Forever, and Embrace Your Life: How to Find Joy When the Life You Have Is Not the Life You Hoped For. Elizabeth is the host of the Starting Place podcast and the co-host of the Shalomies podcast. She regularly serves as a teacher for Lifeway Women Academy.

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]]> "The simple definition I would give for [a false gospel] is a solution for a problem that we have in our lives that doesn't contain Christ."

— Elizabeth Woodson

Today's Episode:  Most of us are unknowingly chasing false gospels—solutions to our deepest desires that don't contain Christ and leave us feeling empty and dissatisfied. Elizabeth Woodson reveals how so many of culture’s promises of things like peace or identity or success actually lead us away from the abundant life that we can only find in Jesus. Elizabeth shares practical ways to recognize and resist the lies of culture, including the vital practice of meditating on Scripture, showing up in community, and waiting patiently on God's timing. You'll be encouraged by Elizabeth's personal stories of God's kind work to help her identify and resist false gospels in her own life. 

This month's memory verse: “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” — Acts 4:12 

Today's guest: Elizabeth Woodson is a Bible teacher and author who is passionate about equipping believers to understand the rich theological truths of Scripture. She loves helping people internalize their faith and connect it practically to everyday life. She is a contributing author for World on Fire, and the author of Live Free: From Beginning to Forever, and Embrace Your Life: How to Find Joy When the Life You Have Is Not the Life You Hoped For. Elizabeth is the host of the Starting Place podcast and the co-host of the Shalomies podcast. She regularly serves as a teacher for Lifeway Women Academy.

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]]> Buzzsprout-18790481 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2017 full false Acts 4:12 Deep Dive // God, If You're There, Show Me Who You Are Acts 4:12 Deep Dive // God, If You're There, Show Me Who You Are "When I started reading the Bible, I prayed, 'God if you're there, show me who you are.' And I guarantee if you pray that prayer, he will show up—specifically in his Word."

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Listen in as Natalie talks about our deepest need as people and how God has met our every need in Jesus. She helps us see the beauty and wonder of his salvation—walking us through each component with helpful simplicity and biblical support. She tells the story that the Bible tells—that Jesus didn't come to punish us for our sin, but to take our punishment for us, forgiving all who believe in him, adopting us into his family, and releasing us from the power of sin and shame and fear and death. This episode is for everyone, from the skeptic to the seasoned Christian. May it bless you as you consider how great a salvation God offers us in Jesus. 

This month's memory verse: "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved." — Acts 4:12

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]]> "When I started reading the Bible, I prayed, 'God if you're there, show me who you are.' And I guarantee if you pray that prayer, he will show up—specifically in his Word."

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Listen in as Natalie talks about our deepest need as people and how God has met our every need in Jesus. She helps us see the beauty and wonder of his salvation—walking us through each component with helpful simplicity and biblical support. She tells the story that the Bible tells—that Jesus didn't come to punish us for our sin, but to take our punishment for us, forgiving all who believe in him, adopting us into his family, and releasing us from the power of sin and shame and fear and death. This episode is for everyone, from the skeptic to the seasoned Christian. May it bless you as you consider how great a salvation God offers us in Jesus. 

This month's memory verse: "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved." — Acts 4:12

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]]> Buzzsprout-18913267 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 1478 full false Working on Our Anger // Caroline Saunders Working on Our Anger // Caroline Saunders "[Repentance] is completely countercultural and the opposite of our instincts at every turn. So no wonder we have a hard time with it. But God's Word is this ever-present reminder of it. Thank goodness."

— Caroline Saunders

Today's Episode: Natalie and Caroline Saunders have the best conversation today about how we interact with one another, especially when it comes to anger. They talk about the pitfalls and failures they've experienced and God's kindness to forgive them and keep on helping them grow up in this area of life. Their generous and honest conversation will draw you in and help you consider how God wants to grow you in this area too. 

This month's memory verse: "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." — James 1:19b

Today's guest: Caroline Saunders is a writer, Bible teacher, pastor's wife, and mother of three who believes in taking Jesus seriously and being un-serious about nearly everything else. Her projects include a Bible study Come Home: Tracing God's Promise of Home in Scripture and a storybook Bible, Kids of the Bible Storybook. In every project, she seeks to use wit and wisdom to help others know and love God and His Word. Find her writing, resources, and ridiculousness at WriterCaroline.com and on Instagram @writercaroline. 

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]]> "[Repentance] is completely countercultural and the opposite of our instincts at every turn. So no wonder we have a hard time with it. But God's Word is this ever-present reminder of it. Thank goodness."

— Caroline Saunders

Today's Episode: Natalie and Caroline Saunders have the best conversation today about how we interact with one another, especially when it comes to anger. They talk about the pitfalls and failures they've experienced and God's kindness to forgive them and keep on helping them grow up in this area of life. Their generous and honest conversation will draw you in and help you consider how God wants to grow you in this area too. 

This month's memory verse: "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." — James 1:19b

Today's guest: Caroline Saunders is a writer, Bible teacher, pastor's wife, and mother of three who believes in taking Jesus seriously and being un-serious about nearly everything else. Her projects include a Bible study Come Home: Tracing God's Promise of Home in Scripture and a storybook Bible, Kids of the Bible Storybook. In every project, she seeks to use wit and wisdom to help others know and love God and His Word. Find her writing, resources, and ridiculousness at WriterCaroline.com and on Instagram @writercaroline. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-18796685 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2136 full false Say Again? How to Love by Listening // Natalie & Vera Say Again? How to Love by Listening // Natalie & Vera "This verse is for all people for all time. If you've ever met another person, this verse is for you."

— Vera Schmitz

Today's episode: On today's episode, Dwell Differently sisters Natalie and Vera are chatting about James 1:19 by diving into what it looks like to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry (Spoiler alert: It's a lot harder than it sounds!). They confess the conversational pitfalls they often fall into like interrupting others or finishing someone's sentence or listening only to speak. And they also offer some practical applications of James 1:19, such as listening for understanding, giving grace to the other person, and saying back what you heard. You'll enjoy hearing their stories, and you'll be encouraged to take this verse to heart as you allow God's Word and his Spirit to work in you and make you a more loving communicator. 

This month's memory verse: "My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." — James 1:19

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]]> "This verse is for all people for all time. If you've ever met another person, this verse is for you."

— Vera Schmitz

Today's episode: On today's episode, Dwell Differently sisters Natalie and Vera are chatting about James 1:19 by diving into what it looks like to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry (Spoiler alert: It's a lot harder than it sounds!). They confess the conversational pitfalls they often fall into like interrupting others or finishing someone's sentence or listening only to speak. And they also offer some practical applications of James 1:19, such as listening for understanding, giving grace to the other person, and saying back what you heard. You'll enjoy hearing their stories, and you'll be encouraged to take this verse to heart as you allow God's Word and his Spirit to work in you and make you a more loving communicator. 

This month's memory verse: "My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." — James 1:19

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]]> Buzzsprout-18784286 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 1504 full false Stop Trying to Be Holy // Tasha Calvert Stop Trying to Be Holy // Tasha Calvert "Behavior modification is not holiness. It's chains. We need to be released from that performance and trying to earn our way with the Lord."

— Tasha Calvert

Today's Episode: Most of us know that we should do what's right—yet being holy is far harder than it seems. What if the key isn’t in trying harder, but in relying more on God? Natalie Abbott sits down with author Tasha Calvert to uncover the secret to a truly set-apart life, rooted in God's transformative power, not in our performance. In this episode, you’ll discover how biblical holiness is less about following a moral checklist and more about proximity to God. Tasha shares her powerful journey from legalism to dependence on the Holy Spirit. Tune in to discover more about how you can live a life that's set apart. 

This month's memory verse: "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." — James 1:19b

Today's guest: Tasha Calvert is the women’s minister at Prestonwood Church in Dallas, Texas, and host of Digging In, a weekly podcast centered on Christian living. She is the author of Set Apart for More and over 15 Bible studies. Tasha is a sought-after speaker and Bible teacher, often lending her voice in leadership and equipping spaces. Tasha and her husband Robert love spending time with their four daughters, two sons-in-law and two granddaughters. 

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]]> "Behavior modification is not holiness. It's chains. We need to be released from that performance and trying to earn our way with the Lord."

— Tasha Calvert

Today's Episode: Most of us know that we should do what's right—yet being holy is far harder than it seems. What if the key isn’t in trying harder, but in relying more on God? Natalie Abbott sits down with author Tasha Calvert to uncover the secret to a truly set-apart life, rooted in God's transformative power, not in our performance. In this episode, you’ll discover how biblical holiness is less about following a moral checklist and more about proximity to God. Tasha shares her powerful journey from legalism to dependence on the Holy Spirit. Tune in to discover more about how you can live a life that's set apart. 

This month's memory verse: "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." — James 1:19b

Today's guest: Tasha Calvert is the women’s minister at Prestonwood Church in Dallas, Texas, and host of Digging In, a weekly podcast centered on Christian living. She is the author of Set Apart for More and over 15 Bible studies. Tasha is a sought-after speaker and Bible teacher, often lending her voice in leadership and equipping spaces. Tasha and her husband Robert love spending time with their four daughters, two sons-in-law and two granddaughters. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-18740748 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2289 full false James 1:19b Deep Dive // How Do I Fix My Anger Problem? James 1:19b Deep Dive // How Do I Fix My Anger Problem? "Do you want to fix your anger problem? Be a better listener. Hold your tongue."

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: If we're being totally honest, most of us have an anger problem. It isn't just in those explosive moments, but in the long held grudges and undercurrents of frustration that we often keep hidden. But how do we fix our anger problem? Listen in today as Natalie shares relatable stories and biblical truths to help us see how being better listeners and more patient communicators can actually help us diffuse our anger. If you’ve ever struggled with low simmer anger or felt stuck in reactive patterns, this episode is for you. 

This month's memory verse: "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." — James 1:19b

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]]> "Do you want to fix your anger problem? Be a better listener. Hold your tongue."

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: If we're being totally honest, most of us have an anger problem. It isn't just in those explosive moments, but in the long held grudges and undercurrents of frustration that we often keep hidden. But how do we fix our anger problem? Listen in today as Natalie shares relatable stories and biblical truths to help us see how being better listeners and more patient communicators can actually help us diffuse our anger. If you’ve ever struggled with low simmer anger or felt stuck in reactive patterns, this episode is for you. 

This month's memory verse: "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." — James 1:19b

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]]> Buzzsprout-18748499 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:00:00 -0600 1483 full false God Is Enough // Scott Dunford God Is Enough // Scott Dunford "When we find ourselves with nothing else, and we're forced to rely on God, that's when we find that he's enough."

— Scott Dunford

Today's Episode:  Life doesn't always turn out the way we'd hoped it would. And Pastor Scott Dunford is no stranger to wading through disappointments, both with other people and personally. In today's episode, Scott walks us through some of the hardest questions he's faced both in ministry and in life. He reflects on why good people suffer and bad people thrive. He reminds us of the truth of God's promises and how we can practically rely on him and on his people through seasons of difficulty and doubt. Regardless of your particular season, you'll be encouraged to remember that God is enough, both now and forever.

This month's memory verse: "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." — Psalm 73:26

Today's guest: Scott Dunford is a pastor and missionary leader with over two decades of experience in vocational ministry. He currently serves as the Lead Pastor of Western Hills Church in San Mateo, California. Scott also the is the co-host of The Missions Show, where he discusses theology and cross-cultural ministry to help "goers think and thinkers go.”

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  • Find out more about Scott on his church's website or instagram.
  • Renew your commitment to daily Scripture reading and start fresh today at TheOneYearBible.com.
  • Discover more about the resurrection in The “If” That Changes Everything by Mike Hood. Use code IF to receive 30% off your copy at thegoodbook.com.
  • Develop life-changing habits in the Disciplines of Devotion series. Get 30% off at here with a free Crossway Plus account.
  • Discover God’s heart for you through deeper study and reflection in Every Woman's Bible.

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]]> "When we find ourselves with nothing else, and we're forced to rely on God, that's when we find that he's enough."

— Scott Dunford

Today's Episode:  Life doesn't always turn out the way we'd hoped it would. And Pastor Scott Dunford is no stranger to wading through disappointments, both with other people and personally. In today's episode, Scott walks us through some of the hardest questions he's faced both in ministry and in life. He reflects on why good people suffer and bad people thrive. He reminds us of the truth of God's promises and how we can practically rely on him and on his people through seasons of difficulty and doubt. Regardless of your particular season, you'll be encouraged to remember that God is enough, both now and forever.

This month's memory verse: "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." — Psalm 73:26

Today's guest: Scott Dunford is a pastor and missionary leader with over two decades of experience in vocational ministry. He currently serves as the Lead Pastor of Western Hills Church in San Mateo, California. Scott also the is the co-host of The Missions Show, where he discusses theology and cross-cultural ministry to help "goers think and thinkers go.”

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  • Find out more about Scott on his church's website or instagram.
  • Renew your commitment to daily Scripture reading and start fresh today at TheOneYearBible.com.
  • Discover more about the resurrection in The “If” That Changes Everything by Mike Hood. Use code IF to receive 30% off your copy at thegoodbook.com.
  • Develop life-changing habits in the Disciplines of Devotion series. Get 30% off at here with a free Crossway Plus account.
  • Discover God’s heart for you through deeper study and reflection in Every Woman's Bible.

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]]> Buzzsprout-18658722 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:00:00 -0600 2188 full false What If God Was Truly Your Best Thing? // Natalie & Vera What If God Was Truly Your Best Thing? // Natalie & Vera "Where's your heart at? What are you longing for? Are you longing for things other than God?"

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: On today's episode, Dwell Differently sister Natalie and Vera are asking us this question: What if God was truly your best thing? It's foundational...and it's also really hard to live out. They talk honestly and practically about what it looks like in their own lives to navigate the challenges and the benefits of trusting in God and loving him the most. You won't want to miss it!

This month's memory verse: "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." — Psalm 73:26

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]]> "Where's your heart at? What are you longing for? Are you longing for things other than God?"

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: On today's episode, Dwell Differently sister Natalie and Vera are asking us this question: What if God was truly your best thing? It's foundational...and it's also really hard to live out. They talk honestly and practically about what it looks like in their own lives to navigate the challenges and the benefits of trusting in God and loving him the most. You won't want to miss it!

This month's memory verse: "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." — Psalm 73:26

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]]> Buzzsprout-18630124 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 1479 full false When People Fail // Megan Hill When People Fail // Megan Hill "The Lord sometimes reveals himself to us and shows himself to us in ways that we wouldn't know apart from our flesh and our heart failing."

— Megan Hill

Today's Episode: Join Natalie Abbott and Megan Hill as they discuss both individual failure and corporate failure in the church and how God meets us in both places. Megan gives spiritual insights and practical advice for how we can deal with our own doubts and disappointments by honestly bringing them to God and relying on others to lift us up. She also gives us some helpful categories for understanding the failures of others in the church, and she walks us through what we can do when we experience those hurts first-hand. It's a great conversation that helps us understand a biblical framework for how God is always at work even through our failures, both individually and corporately. 

This month's memory verse: "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." — Psalm 73:26

Today's guest: Megan Hill is the managing editor for The Gospel Coalition. She is also the author of several books for adults and children, most recently Sighing on Sunday: 40 Meditations for When Church Hurts and Sabbath Rest. Megan lives with her husband and four children in Massachusetts where they belong to West Springfield Covenant Community Church (PCA).

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  • Find out more about Megan here. Dealing with church hurt? Get Sighing on Sunday here.
  • Discover more about the resurrection in The “If” That Changes Everything by Mike Hood. Use code IF to receive 30% off your copy at thegoodbook.com.
  • Develop life-changing habits in the Disciplines of Devotion series. Get 30% off at crossway.org/disciplinesofdevotion with a free Crossway Plus account.
  • Discover God’s heart for you through deeper study and reflection in Every Woman's Bible.

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]]> "The Lord sometimes reveals himself to us and shows himself to us in ways that we wouldn't know apart from our flesh and our heart failing."

— Megan Hill

Today's Episode: Join Natalie Abbott and Megan Hill as they discuss both individual failure and corporate failure in the church and how God meets us in both places. Megan gives spiritual insights and practical advice for how we can deal with our own doubts and disappointments by honestly bringing them to God and relying on others to lift us up. She also gives us some helpful categories for understanding the failures of others in the church, and she walks us through what we can do when we experience those hurts first-hand. It's a great conversation that helps us understand a biblical framework for how God is always at work even through our failures, both individually and corporately. 

This month's memory verse: "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." — Psalm 73:26

Today's guest: Megan Hill is the managing editor for The Gospel Coalition. She is also the author of several books for adults and children, most recently Sighing on Sunday: 40 Meditations for When Church Hurts and Sabbath Rest. Megan lives with her husband and four children in Massachusetts where they belong to West Springfield Covenant Community Church (PCA).

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  • Find out more about Megan here. Dealing with church hurt? Get Sighing on Sunday here.
  • Discover more about the resurrection in The “If” That Changes Everything by Mike Hood. Use code IF to receive 30% off your copy at thegoodbook.com.
  • Develop life-changing habits in the Disciplines of Devotion series. Get 30% off at crossway.org/disciplinesofdevotion with a free Crossway Plus account.
  • Discover God’s heart for you through deeper study and reflection in Every Woman's Bible.

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]]> Buzzsprout-18540987 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 2097 full false Psalm 73:26 Deep Dive // What to Do with Doubts Psalm 73:26 Deep Dive // What to Do with Doubts "He takes his doubts about God to God...He's modeling what we should do."

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Join Natalie as she dives into Psalm 73, revealing how one man's doubts, envy, and personal suffering led him to the powerful conclusion that God is indeed good to those who follow him. If you’ve ever struggled with doubt or wondered why the wicked prosper while you suffer or needed a reminder that God indeed cares for you, then this episode is for you. 

This month's memory verse: “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” — Psalm 73:26

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  • Find out why the resurrection matters in The “If” That Changes Everything by Mike Hood. Use code IF to receive 30% off your copy at thegoodbook.com.
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]]> "He takes his doubts about God to God...He's modeling what we should do."

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Join Natalie as she dives into Psalm 73, revealing how one man's doubts, envy, and personal suffering led him to the powerful conclusion that God is indeed good to those who follow him. If you’ve ever struggled with doubt or wondered why the wicked prosper while you suffer or needed a reminder that God indeed cares for you, then this episode is for you. 

This month's memory verse: “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” — Psalm 73:26

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]]> Buzzsprout-18591237 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0600 1276 full false God's Unwavering Presence and Promises // Jen Wilkin God's Unwavering Presence and Promises // Jen Wilkin "He does not promise to deliver you from hard times. He does not promise to deliver you from hard relationships. He does promise to deliver you from besetting sin, and that is a far better promise."

— Jen Wilkin

Today's Episode: Join Natalie Abbott and Jen Wilkin as they discuss God's unwavering presence and promises. They explore those themes through the lens of Joshua's life. Jen explains how God's work in Joshua's story intersects with his work in the greater story of the Bible and in the lives of believers today—delivering us from our sins just as he delivered God's people into the promised land. You'll be encouraged to find strength and courage in God's enduring faithfulness.

This month's memory verse: "The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." — Deuteronomy 31:8

Today's guest: Jen Wilkin is an author and Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. She has organized and led studies for women in home, church and parachurch contexts. An advocate for Bible literacy, her passion is to see others become articulate and committed followers of Christ with a clear understanding of why they believe what they believe grounded in the Word of God. Recent titles include Joshua, Deep Discipleship, You are a Theologian and Women of the Word.

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]]> "He does not promise to deliver you from hard times. He does not promise to deliver you from hard relationships. He does promise to deliver you from besetting sin, and that is a far better promise."

— Jen Wilkin

Today's Episode: Join Natalie Abbott and Jen Wilkin as they discuss God's unwavering presence and promises. They explore those themes through the lens of Joshua's life. Jen explains how God's work in Joshua's story intersects with his work in the greater story of the Bible and in the lives of believers today—delivering us from our sins just as he delivered God's people into the promised land. You'll be encouraged to find strength and courage in God's enduring faithfulness.

This month's memory verse: "The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." — Deuteronomy 31:8

Today's guest: Jen Wilkin is an author and Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. She has organized and led studies for women in home, church and parachurch contexts. An advocate for Bible literacy, her passion is to see others become articulate and committed followers of Christ with a clear understanding of why they believe what they believe grounded in the Word of God. Recent titles include Joshua, Deep Discipleship, You are a Theologian and Women of the Word.

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]]> Buzzsprout-18454234 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 2304 full false Our Deepest Longing // Natalie & Vera Our Deepest Longing // Natalie & Vera "The deepest longing in our hearts, that maybe we don't even identify all the time, is that we want him. We want him...himself."

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz talk about what the courage that comes from God's constant presence. They talk through the promise in Deuteronomy 31:8 that God goes before his people, both leading them and giving them the thing they most need: himself. You'll be encouraged to step out in faith wherever God is taking you, knowing that he not only goes before you, he goes with you.  

This month's memory verse: "The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." — Deuteronomy 31:8

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]]> "The deepest longing in our hearts, that maybe we don't even identify all the time, is that we want him. We want him...himself."

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz talk about what the courage that comes from God's constant presence. They talk through the promise in Deuteronomy 31:8 that God goes before his people, both leading them and giving them the thing they most need: himself. You'll be encouraged to step out in faith wherever God is taking you, knowing that he not only goes before you, he goes with you.  

This month's memory verse: "The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." — Deuteronomy 31:8

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]]> Buzzsprout-18514679 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 1388 full false The With-ness of God // Felicity Carswell & Sarah Dargue The With-ness of God // Felicity Carswell & Sarah Dargue "I know my heart, and I know my sin, and I know how frail and fickle and feeble my heart is. So...what a comfort to just keep coming back to the Lord. The Lord is faithful to his promise. He is faithful to his word here, that he will never leave or forsake, even when I am so quick and my heart is so prone to wander."

— Sarah Dargue

Today's Episode: Join Natalie as she sits down with sisters Felicity and Sarah from the Two Sisters and a Cup of Tea podcast to discuss the wonder of God's faithful presence with his faithless people. Together, they delve into Deuteronomy 31:8, discussing the beauty of community, the challenges of life, and the steadfast promise that God will never leave nor forsake us. Join them for an inspiring conversation about faith, courage, and the transformative power of Scripture in our everyday lives.

This month's memory verse: "The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." — Deuteronomy 31:8

Today's guests: Felicity Carswell is from England but currently lives near Chicago with her book-selling husband, Jonathan, along with their two young sons, Rufus and Billy. She loves to teach the Bible, both locally and further afield, and disciple women on a one-to-one basis. She co-hosts, along with Sarah, the Two Sisters and a Cup of Tea podcast.
Sarah Dargue is married to David, and mum to Toby, Sam & Emily. They live in London, where her husband is the pastor of their local church. She loves teaching and training women in her church family through the women's ministry. She's the co-host of the Bible study podcast Two Sisters and a Cup of Tea, and the author of Bumps, Babies, and the Gospel.

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]]> "I know my heart, and I know my sin, and I know how frail and fickle and feeble my heart is. So...what a comfort to just keep coming back to the Lord. The Lord is faithful to his promise. He is faithful to his word here, that he will never leave or forsake, even when I am so quick and my heart is so prone to wander."

— Sarah Dargue

Today's Episode: Join Natalie as she sits down with sisters Felicity and Sarah from the Two Sisters and a Cup of Tea podcast to discuss the wonder of God's faithful presence with his faithless people. Together, they delve into Deuteronomy 31:8, discussing the beauty of community, the challenges of life, and the steadfast promise that God will never leave nor forsake us. Join them for an inspiring conversation about faith, courage, and the transformative power of Scripture in our everyday lives.

This month's memory verse: "The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." — Deuteronomy 31:8

Today's guests: Felicity Carswell is from England but currently lives near Chicago with her book-selling husband, Jonathan, along with their two young sons, Rufus and Billy. She loves to teach the Bible, both locally and further afield, and disciple women on a one-to-one basis. She co-hosts, along with Sarah, the Two Sisters and a Cup of Tea podcast.
Sarah Dargue is married to David, and mum to Toby, Sam & Emily. They live in London, where her husband is the pastor of their local church. She loves teaching and training women in her church family through the women's ministry. She's the co-host of the Bible study podcast Two Sisters and a Cup of Tea, and the author of Bumps, Babies, and the Gospel.

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]]> Buzzsprout-18379145 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 2305 full false Deuteronomy 31:8 Deep Dive // Trust the God Who Won't Abandon You Deuteronomy 31:8 Deep Dive // Trust the God Who Won't Abandon You "Whatever precipice you’re standing on or whatever dark valley you’re walking through, whatever uncertainty, whatever diagnosis or decision or adventure or woe. The Lord himself goes before you. Yes, he himself. And he will be with you."

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Join Natalie Abbott as she explores the profound promise in Deuteronomy 31:8 that God will never abandon his people. She delves into the enduring faithfulness of God to Joshua, to his people throughout time, and to his people still today. She shows how the promise that God will always be with us and goes before us, finds its fulfillment in Jesus. And she helps us see how God's constant presence offers us strength and courage in times of fear and discouragement. This message will encourage you to trust in the God who is constant and safe. 

This month's memory verse: The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. — Deuteronomy 31:8

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]]> "Whatever precipice you’re standing on or whatever dark valley you’re walking through, whatever uncertainty, whatever diagnosis or decision or adventure or woe. The Lord himself goes before you. Yes, he himself. And he will be with you."

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Join Natalie Abbott as she explores the profound promise in Deuteronomy 31:8 that God will never abandon his people. She delves into the enduring faithfulness of God to Joshua, to his people throughout time, and to his people still today. She shows how the promise that God will always be with us and goes before us, finds its fulfillment in Jesus. And she helps us see how God's constant presence offers us strength and courage in times of fear and discouragement. This message will encourage you to trust in the God who is constant and safe. 

This month's memory verse: The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. — Deuteronomy 31:8

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]]> Buzzsprout-18378881 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0600 1388 full false Gratitude and Goals // Natalie & Vera Gratitude and Goals // Natalie & Vera "I want to speak the words of life. I want to believe the words of life. I want to speak over myself the words of life. And you just can't do that unless they're in you."

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Join sisters and Dwell cofounders, Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott as they walk through the past year and how they were impacted by God's Word. You'll hear about the power and the importance of getting Scripture into your heart and mind. And hopefully you'll be inspired to memorize even just one verse and see how God will use his Word powerfully in your own life. 

This month's memory verse: “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” — Isaiah 9:2 

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]]> "I want to speak the words of life. I want to believe the words of life. I want to speak over myself the words of life. And you just can't do that unless they're in you."

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Join sisters and Dwell cofounders, Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott as they walk through the past year and how they were impacted by God's Word. You'll hear about the power and the importance of getting Scripture into your heart and mind. And hopefully you'll be inspired to memorize even just one verse and see how God will use his Word powerfully in your own life. 

This month's memory verse: “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” — Isaiah 9:2 

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]]> Buzzsprout-18355525 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 02:00:00 -0600 1630 full false From Darkness to Light // Patrick Mahon’s Testimony From Darkness to Light // Patrick Mahon’s Testimony "One night I'm sitting out in my car, smoking a cigarette, and I look up at the church (cause it's always lit up) and the tree that's on the front corner...is engulfed in flames. I got joy for a second, you know. Like, 'oh this is good.' But I'm looking at it, and it's burning...but it's not being consumed."

— Patrick Mahon

Today's Episode: Listen in as Natalie's friend Patrick Mahon shares his remarkable testimony of God's work in his life to bring him out of the kingdom of darkness and into the kingdom of light. It's a powerful story of miraculous transformation. You won't want to miss it! Note: this episode is not appropriate for younger listeners. 

This month's memory verse: “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” — Isaiah 9:2 

Today's guest: Patrick Mahon is a member of Central Church in Jefferson City, Missouri, where Natalie's husband is the pastor. 

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]]> "One night I'm sitting out in my car, smoking a cigarette, and I look up at the church (cause it's always lit up) and the tree that's on the front corner...is engulfed in flames. I got joy for a second, you know. Like, 'oh this is good.' But I'm looking at it, and it's burning...but it's not being consumed."

— Patrick Mahon

Today's Episode: Listen in as Natalie's friend Patrick Mahon shares his remarkable testimony of God's work in his life to bring him out of the kingdom of darkness and into the kingdom of light. It's a powerful story of miraculous transformation. You won't want to miss it! Note: this episode is not appropriate for younger listeners. 

This month's memory verse: “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” — Isaiah 9:2 

Today's guest: Patrick Mahon is a member of Central Church in Jefferson City, Missouri, where Natalie's husband is the pastor. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-18355750 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 2389 full false Step Out into the Light // Natalie & Vera Step Out into the Light // Natalie & Vera "The amount of time that we spend on our screens, the amount of time that we spend numbing ourselves, the amount of time that we "check out" as people, as parents, as friends....It's amazing to me how more and more isolated we have become as a culture in the last 20 years and the last 5 years and the last year."

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Join Dwell Differently cofounders and sisters Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz as they talk about darkness and light from a biblical perspective. They share personal stories, including Vera's childhood fear of the dark. They talk about the temptation to isolate in the dark and to numb ourselves with false comforts instead of walking in the true freedom and peace we find only in the light of Jesus. You'll love this heartfelt encouragement to bask in the warmth of God's light.

This month's memory verse: “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” — Isaiah 9:2 

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]]> "The amount of time that we spend on our screens, the amount of time that we spend numbing ourselves, the amount of time that we "check out" as people, as parents, as friends....It's amazing to me how more and more isolated we have become as a culture in the last 20 years and the last 5 years and the last year."

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Join Dwell Differently cofounders and sisters Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz as they talk about darkness and light from a biblical perspective. They share personal stories, including Vera's childhood fear of the dark. They talk about the temptation to isolate in the dark and to numb ourselves with false comforts instead of walking in the true freedom and peace we find only in the light of Jesus. You'll love this heartfelt encouragement to bask in the warmth of God's light.

This month's memory verse: “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” — Isaiah 9:2 

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]]> Buzzsprout-18325871 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 1749 full false Share the Light! // David Platt Share the Light! // David Platt "The picture is to just faithfully share light—be light and share light—and trust that God is going to open eyes and bring people out of darkness in his time and in his power. And we get to be a part of it." 

— David Platt

Today's Episode: Join Natalie as she talks with David Platt about God's work of rescuing people out of darkness and bringing them into the kingdom of his light. You'll hear them talk about the beauty of God's Word and how it shines like a light in people's lives, bringing freedom and salvation and guidance and life. They also share powerful stories about how the they've seen that light dawn in the lives of people. You'll go away encouraged to walk in the light and to share the light of Jesus with others too.  

This month's memory verse: “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” — Isaiah 9:2 

Today's guest: David Platt serves as a Lead Pastor for McLean Bible Church. He is also the Founder of Radical, an organization that makes Jesus known among the nations. David lives in the Washington, D.C. metro area with his wife and children. 

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]]> "The picture is to just faithfully share light—be light and share light—and trust that God is going to open eyes and bring people out of darkness in his time and in his power. And we get to be a part of it." 

— David Platt

Today's Episode: Join Natalie as she talks with David Platt about God's work of rescuing people out of darkness and bringing them into the kingdom of his light. You'll hear them talk about the beauty of God's Word and how it shines like a light in people's lives, bringing freedom and salvation and guidance and life. They also share powerful stories about how the they've seen that light dawn in the lives of people. You'll go away encouraged to walk in the light and to share the light of Jesus with others too.  

This month's memory verse: “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” — Isaiah 9:2 

Today's guest: David Platt serves as a Lead Pastor for McLean Bible Church. He is also the Founder of Radical, an organization that makes Jesus known among the nations. David lives in the Washington, D.C. metro area with his wife and children. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-18298444 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 2192 full false Isaiah 9:2 Deep Dive // The Gospel of Light Isaiah 9:2 Deep Dive // The Gospel of Light "The gospel story remains the same—that the God of the universe has stepped into the darkness of this world and is offering us life and light."

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Join host Natalie Abbott as she delves into the profound imagery of light and darkness in the book of Isaiah. She follows the theme of light throughout the book and shows us how it tells God's salvation story, spanning thousands of years and going on into eternity. More than that she invites us into God's story of light and life, challenging us to allow God to continue to break into our personal darkness and to shine his light in the world. 

This month's memory verse: "The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” — Isaiah 9:2

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]]> "The gospel story remains the same—that the God of the universe has stepped into the darkness of this world and is offering us life and light."

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Join host Natalie Abbott as she delves into the profound imagery of light and darkness in the book of Isaiah. She follows the theme of light throughout the book and shows us how it tells God's salvation story, spanning thousands of years and going on into eternity. More than that she invites us into God's story of light and life, challenging us to allow God to continue to break into our personal darkness and to shine his light in the world. 

This month's memory verse: "The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” — Isaiah 9:2

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]]> Buzzsprout-18246298 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0600 1651 full false Thrive Again // Clarissa Moll Thrive Again // Clarissa Moll "You don't want to just 'hang in there' forever. You want to be able to thrive again."

—Clarissa Moll

Today's Episode: Natalie talks with Clarissa Moll about her personal journey of loss—discussing the impact of her husband's death and how she navigated grief with faith. Clarissa helps us understand the complexity of finding joy even amidst deep sorrow. She talks honestly about struggling for faith and the importance of community. Clarissa also talks about her dedication to helping different age groups cope with grief, creating resources to help both kids and adults.

This month's memory verse: "Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior." — Habakkuk 3:18

Today's guest: Clarissa Moll is an award-winning writer and podcaster who helps bereaved people find flourishing after loss. Clarissa’s writing appears in Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, RELEVANT, Modern Loss, Grief Digest and more. She co-hosted Christianity Today’s “Surprised by Grief” podcast and produces Christianity Today's flagship news podcast, "The Bulletin." Clarissa’s debut book, Beyond the Darkness was a best-selling new release in 2022. She is the author of the Beyond the Darkness Devotional, Hurt Help Hope: A Real Conversation about Teen Grief and Life after Loss, and Hope Comes to Stay.

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]]> "You don't want to just 'hang in there' forever. You want to be able to thrive again."

—Clarissa Moll

Today's Episode: Natalie talks with Clarissa Moll about her personal journey of loss—discussing the impact of her husband's death and how she navigated grief with faith. Clarissa helps us understand the complexity of finding joy even amidst deep sorrow. She talks honestly about struggling for faith and the importance of community. Clarissa also talks about her dedication to helping different age groups cope with grief, creating resources to help both kids and adults.

This month's memory verse: "Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior." — Habakkuk 3:18

Today's guest: Clarissa Moll is an award-winning writer and podcaster who helps bereaved people find flourishing after loss. Clarissa’s writing appears in Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, RELEVANT, Modern Loss, Grief Digest and more. She co-hosted Christianity Today’s “Surprised by Grief” podcast and produces Christianity Today's flagship news podcast, "The Bulletin." Clarissa’s debut book, Beyond the Darkness was a best-selling new release in 2022. She is the author of the Beyond the Darkness Devotional, Hurt Help Hope: A Real Conversation about Teen Grief and Life after Loss, and Hope Comes to Stay.

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]]> Buzzsprout-17970825 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0600 2109 full false Defiant Joy // Natalie & Vera Defiant Joy // Natalie & Vera "These are the words that we need in our own despondency and our sadness and the hard reality of living in the world that we live in. We need a defiant, 'Yet I will rejoice in the Lord. I will be joyful in God my Savior.'"

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Join Dwell Differently cofounders and sisters Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz as they talk about finding joy even in the toughest situations—in the Bible and in their own lives. They help us understand Habakkuk's struggle for defiant joy in spite of his fear and his complete lack. They also talk about the gritty daily reality of choosing joy every day—especially when life feels bleak. They are compassionate and compelling. It's a message you won't want to miss.

This month's memory verse: "Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior." — Habakkuk 3:18

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]]> "These are the words that we need in our own despondency and our sadness and the hard reality of living in the world that we live in. We need a defiant, 'Yet I will rejoice in the Lord. I will be joyful in God my Savior.'"

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Join Dwell Differently cofounders and sisters Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz as they talk about finding joy even in the toughest situations—in the Bible and in their own lives. They help us understand Habakkuk's struggle for defiant joy in spite of his fear and his complete lack. They also talk about the gritty daily reality of choosing joy every day—especially when life feels bleak. They are compassionate and compelling. It's a message you won't want to miss.

This month's memory verse: "Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior." — Habakkuk 3:18

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]]> Buzzsprout-18100470 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0600 1480 full false Access Joy // Nicole Zasowski Access Joy // Nicole Zasowski "Joy is accessible to all of us now, if we've put our trust in Jesus. This is something we can access and practice."

— Nicole Zasowski

Today's Episode: In this heartfelt episode, Nicole Zasowski sits down with Natalie Abbott to chat about the beautiful yet challenging journey of finding joy in the midst of life's trials. They discuss the biblical practice of speaking truth into circumstances as a means or rewiring our feelings and rooting our hope in Christ. Nicole shows how joy can be a choice we make, even when life feels tough. She opens up about her own experiences, sharing how practicing joy and wrestling with God can deepen our relationship with Him. The conversation is a warm reminder of the power of hope. Listeners are invited to embrace joy and trust in God's promises, no matter what life throws their way.

This month's memory verse: "Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior." — Habakkuk 3:18

Today's guest: Nicole Zasowski is a licensed marriage and family therapist, sought-after speaker, and author. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and three young children.

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]]> "Joy is accessible to all of us now, if we've put our trust in Jesus. This is something we can access and practice."

— Nicole Zasowski

Today's Episode: In this heartfelt episode, Nicole Zasowski sits down with Natalie Abbott to chat about the beautiful yet challenging journey of finding joy in the midst of life's trials. They discuss the biblical practice of speaking truth into circumstances as a means or rewiring our feelings and rooting our hope in Christ. Nicole shows how joy can be a choice we make, even when life feels tough. She opens up about her own experiences, sharing how practicing joy and wrestling with God can deepen our relationship with Him. The conversation is a warm reminder of the power of hope. Listeners are invited to embrace joy and trust in God's promises, no matter what life throws their way.

This month's memory verse: "Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior." — Habakkuk 3:18

Today's guest: Nicole Zasowski is a licensed marriage and family therapist, sought-after speaker, and author. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and three young children.

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]]> Buzzsprout-18064563 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0600 1784 full false Habakkuk 3:18 Deep Dive // Tremble and Rejoice Habakkuk 3:18 Deep Dive // Tremble and Rejoice "There are things going on that are difficult...and yet I will rejoice in the Lord."

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Join host Natalie Abbott as she delves into the profound beauty of finding joy even in our struggles. In this episode, Natalie walks us through Habakkuk's journey from honest criticism of the injustices he sees to complete trust in the God who is just and who saves those who trust in him. You'll be encouraged to be honest and to trust in God through your own trials.  saying with Habakkuk, "Yet, I will rejoice in the LORD!"

This month's memory verse: "Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior." — Habakkuk 3:18

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]]> "There are things going on that are difficult...and yet I will rejoice in the Lord."

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Join host Natalie Abbott as she delves into the profound beauty of finding joy even in our struggles. In this episode, Natalie walks us through Habakkuk's journey from honest criticism of the injustices he sees to complete trust in the God who is just and who saves those who trust in him. You'll be encouraged to be honest and to trust in God through your own trials.  saying with Habakkuk, "Yet, I will rejoice in the LORD!"

This month's memory verse: "Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior." — Habakkuk 3:18

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]]> Buzzsprout-18065205 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 1564 full false BONUS: The Unseen Realm of Angels // Melissa Spoelstra BONUS: The Unseen Realm of Angels // Melissa Spoelstra "The more we learn about angels, the more we learn about God, and the more we can root our faith in him."

— Melissa Spoelstra

Today's Episode: Today Natalie is chatting with Melissa Spoelstra about the unseen spiritual realm, specifically angels. They talk about our tendency to either underemphasize or overemphasize angels—pointing out that a good theology of angels comes from a healthy study of them. They discuss how our theology of angels helps us rightly understand the role of angels and our own place as fellow creatures, worshipers, and messengers of God in the world. This episode will not only grow your understanding of the spiritual realm but awaken your awe for our amazing God who created all things, including angels. 

This month's memory verse: "For we live by faith, not by sight." — 2 Corinthians 5:7

Today's guest: Melissa Spoelstra is a women’s conference speaker, Bible teacher and author who is madly in love with Jesus. She is passionate about studying God’s Word and helping women of all ages to seek Christ and know Him more intimately through serious Bible study. Melissa has a degree in Bible theology, and she enjoys teaching God’s Word to diverse groups and churches across the nation. Melissa is the author of many Bible studies, including “Angels,” “The Gospel of John,” and “Isaiah.”

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]]> "The more we learn about angels, the more we learn about God, and the more we can root our faith in him."

— Melissa Spoelstra

Today's Episode: Today Natalie is chatting with Melissa Spoelstra about the unseen spiritual realm, specifically angels. They talk about our tendency to either underemphasize or overemphasize angels—pointing out that a good theology of angels comes from a healthy study of them. They discuss how our theology of angels helps us rightly understand the role of angels and our own place as fellow creatures, worshipers, and messengers of God in the world. This episode will not only grow your understanding of the spiritual realm but awaken your awe for our amazing God who created all things, including angels. 

This month's memory verse: "For we live by faith, not by sight." — 2 Corinthians 5:7

Today's guest: Melissa Spoelstra is a women’s conference speaker, Bible teacher and author who is madly in love with Jesus. She is passionate about studying God’s Word and helping women of all ages to seek Christ and know Him more intimately through serious Bible study. Melissa has a degree in Bible theology, and she enjoys teaching God’s Word to diverse groups and churches across the nation. Melissa is the author of many Bible studies, including “Angels,” “The Gospel of John,” and “Isaiah.”

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]]> Buzzsprout-17847474 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500 2212 full false Faith Made Real through Suffering // Christine Hoover Faith Made Real through Suffering // Christine Hoover "Suffering is where our faith is made real... And anything you see of enduring faith in me, that's God. That's his strength in my weakness."

— Christine Hoover

Today's Episode: Listen in as Natalie talks with Bible teacher Christine Hoover about how God brought her through the most difficult year of her life. She shares how she learned to rely on God's strength in her weakness, to relinquish control, to accept the help and love of others, and to believe God through even the darkest times. More than that, she walk us through how she heard God's tender, faithful voice speaking to her in 2 Corinthians. You won't want to miss her amazing story!

This month's memory verse: "For we live by faith, not by sight." — 2 Corinthians 5:7

Today's guest: Christine Hoover is Bible teacher who serves as the Women’s Ministry Associate at The Austin Stone Community Church’s Northwest congregation in Austin, Texas. She has authored seven books, including Messy Beautiful Friendship and You Are Not Forgotten, as well as a Bible study of Matthew, Seek First the Kingdom. Her work has been featured on The Gospel Coalition and Christianity Today. Christine is married to Kyle, a pastor, and they have three sons. 

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]]> "Suffering is where our faith is made real... And anything you see of enduring faith in me, that's God. That's his strength in my weakness."

— Christine Hoover

Today's Episode: Listen in as Natalie talks with Bible teacher Christine Hoover about how God brought her through the most difficult year of her life. She shares how she learned to rely on God's strength in her weakness, to relinquish control, to accept the help and love of others, and to believe God through even the darkest times. More than that, she walk us through how she heard God's tender, faithful voice speaking to her in 2 Corinthians. You won't want to miss her amazing story!

This month's memory verse: "For we live by faith, not by sight." — 2 Corinthians 5:7

Today's guest: Christine Hoover is Bible teacher who serves as the Women’s Ministry Associate at The Austin Stone Community Church’s Northwest congregation in Austin, Texas. She has authored seven books, including Messy Beautiful Friendship and You Are Not Forgotten, as well as a Bible study of Matthew, Seek First the Kingdom. Her work has been featured on The Gospel Coalition and Christianity Today. Christine is married to Kyle, a pastor, and they have three sons. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-17970339 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500 2290 full false Believe God Is at Work // Natalie & Vera Believe God Is at Work // Natalie & Vera "If I'm living by faith...I am believing that the God of the universe is at work. He is doing something. And I am not going to set that aside for something that is visible, something that is tangible."

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Join Dwell Differently cofounders and sisters Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz as they discuss what it means to live out our faith. They talk about the real choice we make every day to get up and believe in the unseen work of God in our lives. They talk practically about how they create patterns of trusting God through reading and reciting his Word and how they rely on the faith of others to help them through seasons when faith is hard to find. You'l be encouraged in your own faith as you listen along. 

This month's memory verse: "For we live by faith, not by sight." — 2 Corinthians 5:7

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]]> "If I'm living by faith...I am believing that the God of the universe is at work. He is doing something. And I am not going to set that aside for something that is visible, something that is tangible."

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Join Dwell Differently cofounders and sisters Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz as they discuss what it means to live out our faith. They talk about the real choice we make every day to get up and believe in the unseen work of God in our lives. They talk practically about how they create patterns of trusting God through reading and reciting his Word and how they rely on the faith of others to help them through seasons when faith is hard to find. You'l be encouraged in your own faith as you listen along. 

This month's memory verse: "For we live by faith, not by sight." — 2 Corinthians 5:7

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]]> Buzzsprout-17970228 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0500 1460 full false Precarious, Messy, Genuine Faith // Scarlet Hiltibidal Precarious, Messy, Genuine Faith // Scarlet Hiltibidal "Our faith is not about how well we do our faith."

— Scarlet Hiltibidal

Today's Episode: Join Natalie Abbott and Scarlet Hiltibidal as they discuss what it looks like to actually live by faith and instead of trusting in more tangible things. It's messy, and it often feels precarious, but it's so good. Scarlet talks about how she's seen God show up in the midst of cross-country moves and sad days and her mom's cancer diagnosis. She shares about the wonder of receiving instead of faking our faith or trying to earn God's favor. You won't want to miss this episode!

This month's memory verse: "For we live by faith, not by sight." — 2 Corinthians 5:7

Today's guest: Scarlet Hiltibidal is the author of “Afraid of All the Things,” “You’re the Worst Person in the World,” “He Numbered the Pores on My Face,” and the “Anxious and Ashamed” Bible studies. She writes regularly for ParentLife Magazine, HomeLife Magazine, and She Reads Truth. Scarlet enjoys speaking to women around the country about the freedom and rest available in Jesus. She loves hanging out with her husband and four kids, eating nachos by herself, writing for her friends, and studying stand-up comedy with a passion that should be reserved for more important pursuits. 

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]]> "Our faith is not about how well we do our faith."

— Scarlet Hiltibidal

Today's Episode: Join Natalie Abbott and Scarlet Hiltibidal as they discuss what it looks like to actually live by faith and instead of trusting in more tangible things. It's messy, and it often feels precarious, but it's so good. Scarlet talks about how she's seen God show up in the midst of cross-country moves and sad days and her mom's cancer diagnosis. She shares about the wonder of receiving instead of faking our faith or trying to earn God's favor. You won't want to miss this episode!

This month's memory verse: "For we live by faith, not by sight." — 2 Corinthians 5:7

Today's guest: Scarlet Hiltibidal is the author of “Afraid of All the Things,” “You’re the Worst Person in the World,” “He Numbered the Pores on My Face,” and the “Anxious and Ashamed” Bible studies. She writes regularly for ParentLife Magazine, HomeLife Magazine, and She Reads Truth. Scarlet enjoys speaking to women around the country about the freedom and rest available in Jesus. She loves hanging out with her husband and four kids, eating nachos by herself, writing for her friends, and studying stand-up comedy with a passion that should be reserved for more important pursuits. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-17849161 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 02:00:00 -0500 2162 full false 2 Corinthians 5:7 Deep Dive // Our Unseen Faith 2 Corinthians 5:7 Deep Dive // Our Unseen Faith "Faith allows us to thrive despite life's hardships." 

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Join Natalie Abbott as she unpacks the powerful message of 2 Corinthians 5:7: "For we live by faith, not by sight." With thoughtful insight, she guides us verse by verse through the surrounding passage, highlighting how the Apostle Paul consistently contrasts the eternal promises of God with the fleeting realities of this world. Through her teaching, you’ll be encouraged to shift your focus from what is seen to what is unseen and to trust God in every trial, holding fast to the hope that one day, your faith will become sight.

This month's memory verse: "For we live by faith, not by sight." — 2 Corinthians 5:7

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]]> "Faith allows us to thrive despite life's hardships." 

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Join Natalie Abbott as she unpacks the powerful message of 2 Corinthians 5:7: "For we live by faith, not by sight." With thoughtful insight, she guides us verse by verse through the surrounding passage, highlighting how the Apostle Paul consistently contrasts the eternal promises of God with the fleeting realities of this world. Through her teaching, you’ll be encouraged to shift your focus from what is seen to what is unseen and to trust God in every trial, holding fast to the hope that one day, your faith will become sight.

This month's memory verse: "For we live by faith, not by sight." — 2 Corinthians 5:7

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]]> Buzzsprout-17926627 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 02:00:00 -0500 1483 full false Trusting God through Uncertainty // Raechel Myers, She Reads Truth Trusting God through Uncertainty // Raechel Myers, She Reads Truth "Can I say with as much confidence as I'd be able to say at the end of [my hardship], when I get to see the positive outcome...that 'in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who've been called according to his purpose. What man intends for evil, God intends for good. And so today, I will walk with him?'"

— Raechel Myers

Today's Episode: Join us as Raechel Myers (cofounder of She Reads Truth) walks us through the story of God and her own story—helping us consider how God is working all things for the good of his people. She shares biblical insights of how God is at work in the lives of his people. She also shares her own story of a time when God walked with her through a really tough year, and how he even worked good out of so much suffering and hardship. She encourages us that he is right there with us in the dark times, often encouraging us through other people. Tune in and be reminded of God's goodness to his people in every season. 

This month's memory verse: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." —Romans 8:28

Today's guest: Raechel Myers is always on the lookout for beauty, goodness, and truth in everyday life. From a puzzle at her kitchen table to the zucchini growing in her garden, Raechel finds reminders of the gospel everywhere. Founder of She Reads Truth, Raechel leads the community out of her deep love of God's Word and the firm conviction that all of Scripture is good news. Raechel lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband and their two children.

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]]> "Can I say with as much confidence as I'd be able to say at the end of [my hardship], when I get to see the positive outcome...that 'in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who've been called according to his purpose. What man intends for evil, God intends for good. And so today, I will walk with him?'"

— Raechel Myers

Today's Episode: Join us as Raechel Myers (cofounder of She Reads Truth) walks us through the story of God and her own story—helping us consider how God is working all things for the good of his people. She shares biblical insights of how God is at work in the lives of his people. She also shares her own story of a time when God walked with her through a really tough year, and how he even worked good out of so much suffering and hardship. She encourages us that he is right there with us in the dark times, often encouraging us through other people. Tune in and be reminded of God's goodness to his people in every season. 

This month's memory verse: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." —Romans 8:28

Today's guest: Raechel Myers is always on the lookout for beauty, goodness, and truth in everyday life. From a puzzle at her kitchen table to the zucchini growing in her garden, Raechel finds reminders of the gospel everywhere. Founder of She Reads Truth, Raechel leads the community out of her deep love of God's Word and the firm conviction that all of Scripture is good news. Raechel lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband and their two children.

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]]> Buzzsprout-17748600 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -0500 2340 full false Every Terrible Thing, Undone // Natalie & Vera Every Terrible Thing, Undone // Natalie & Vera "Sometimes it's in the hardest, most terrible things that God brings out the most amazing redemptive stories."

— Natalie Abbott

Today's Episode: Join sisters and Dwell cofounders Vera and Natalie as they share how they've learned to trust God through difficult seasons. They reflect on times when they've seen God bring good out of even the worst parts of their lives. And even now, in the messy middle of their stories, when the path is totally unclear and the way is dark, they share how knowing God's good end brings them peace. Be encouraged and find comfort that God himself works to transform even our darkest seasons, if not right now, for all time. 

This month's memory verse: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." —Romans 8:28

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]]> "Sometimes it's in the hardest, most terrible things that God brings out the most amazing redemptive stories."

— Natalie Abbott

Today's Episode: Join sisters and Dwell cofounders Vera and Natalie as they share how they've learned to trust God through difficult seasons. They reflect on times when they've seen God bring good out of even the worst parts of their lives. And even now, in the messy middle of their stories, when the path is totally unclear and the way is dark, they share how knowing God's good end brings them peace. Be encouraged and find comfort that God himself works to transform even our darkest seasons, if not right now, for all time. 

This month's memory verse: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." —Romans 8:28

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]]> Buzzsprout-17748429 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -0500 1503 full false Read the News through the Lens of Eternity // Nate Wells, The Pour Over Read the News through the Lens of Eternity // Nate Wells, The Pour Over "We want Christians to have a healthy relationship with the news... But most Christians don't—it makes them really angry or really sad or really anxious." 

— Nate Wells

Today's Episode: All month long we're talking about God's good plan for his people for all time. And today, we're heading into the newsroom with The Pour Over's Nate Wells. He walks us through The Pour Over's process and passion for reporting the news in light of eternity. He shares how knowing the end of the story gives us hope and peace when the world feels like it's falling apart. Nate also shares two stories of finding hope when his own world turned upside down. Whether you're a news enthusiast or seeking peace in turbulent times, you won't want to miss this story.

This month's memory verse: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." —Romans 8:28

Today's guest: Nate Wells is not one of the beloved witty writers at The Pour Over, he's just the business-y guy wrangling all the creatives. He made the typical career pivot from finance to a small (at the time) Christian newsletter. Now, The Pour Over serves over 1.5 million Christians in the US with politically-neutral, Christ-first news. He and his wife, Ari, have four kids.

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]]> "We want Christians to have a healthy relationship with the news... But most Christians don't—it makes them really angry or really sad or really anxious." 

— Nate Wells

Today's Episode: All month long we're talking about God's good plan for his people for all time. And today, we're heading into the newsroom with The Pour Over's Nate Wells. He walks us through The Pour Over's process and passion for reporting the news in light of eternity. He shares how knowing the end of the story gives us hope and peace when the world feels like it's falling apart. Nate also shares two stories of finding hope when his own world turned upside down. Whether you're a news enthusiast or seeking peace in turbulent times, you won't want to miss this story.

This month's memory verse: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." —Romans 8:28

Today's guest: Nate Wells is not one of the beloved witty writers at The Pour Over, he's just the business-y guy wrangling all the creatives. He made the typical career pivot from finance to a small (at the time) Christian newsletter. Now, The Pour Over serves over 1.5 million Christians in the US with politically-neutral, Christ-first news. He and his wife, Ari, have four kids.

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]]> Buzzsprout-17748193 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 02:00:00 -0500 2644 full false Romans 8:28 Deep Dive // God Is at Work for Good Romans 8:28 Deep Dive // God Is at Work for Good "This isn't just a general statement about God working out good and redeeming all things (which he is doing)...Our verse is very specific. In your trials, in your hardship, in your pain, you can know that in all things—even those things—that God is working them for good because you love him and you've been called according to his purpose." 

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Natalie Abbott walks us through Romans 8:28 which says, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." She takes us through the verse, phrase by phrase, helping us understand the full meaning of this beautiful promise for us, even in our suffering and pain. She roots her teaching in the surrounding context and the whole of Scripture, helping us see the full truth encapsulated in this summary statement of God's good plan for his people.

This month's memory verse: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." —Romans 8:28

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]]> "This isn't just a general statement about God working out good and redeeming all things (which he is doing)...Our verse is very specific. In your trials, in your hardship, in your pain, you can know that in all things—even those things—that God is working them for good because you love him and you've been called according to his purpose." 

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Natalie Abbott walks us through Romans 8:28 which says, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." She takes us through the verse, phrase by phrase, helping us understand the full meaning of this beautiful promise for us, even in our suffering and pain. She roots her teaching in the surrounding context and the whole of Scripture, helping us see the full truth encapsulated in this summary statement of God's good plan for his people.

This month's memory verse: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." —Romans 8:28

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]]> Buzzsprout-17744691 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0500 1426 full false You Can (and Maybe Should) Slow Down // Tara Sun You Can (and Maybe Should) Slow Down // Tara Sun "We need a more sustainable way of living, right? This means that we can keep up with God, even when we're tempted to numb out and be overwhelmed by all the things in life." 

— Tara Sun

Today's Episode: Join Natalie Abbott and Tara Sun as they dive into the challenges of managing burnout and finding a sustainable way of living out our calling in Christ. They explore how to live out our faith authentically, even amidst life's chaos, and discuss practical steps to prioritize spiritual health. Tara shares her personal journey of overcoming overwhelm and the importance of intentionality in daily life. Tune in and be encouraged that you too can live a slowed-down, intentional, rich life. 

This month's memory verse: “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” — Colossians 3:17

Today's guest: Tara Sun is the uplifting host of the popular women's podcast “Truth Talks with Tara” and the author of Surrender Your Story and Overbooked and Overwhelmed. She is a dynamic speaker and creative, using each of these platforms to equip women with the tools to know, love, and live God's Word in their daily lives. Tara's favorite titles are wife to her husband, Michael, and mom to their children. You'll find them living and serving the Lord in Oregon.

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]]> "We need a more sustainable way of living, right? This means that we can keep up with God, even when we're tempted to numb out and be overwhelmed by all the things in life." 

— Tara Sun

Today's Episode: Join Natalie Abbott and Tara Sun as they dive into the challenges of managing burnout and finding a sustainable way of living out our calling in Christ. They explore how to live out our faith authentically, even amidst life's chaos, and discuss practical steps to prioritize spiritual health. Tara shares her personal journey of overcoming overwhelm and the importance of intentionality in daily life. Tune in and be encouraged that you too can live a slowed-down, intentional, rich life. 

This month's memory verse: “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” — Colossians 3:17

Today's guest: Tara Sun is the uplifting host of the popular women's podcast “Truth Talks with Tara” and the author of Surrender Your Story and Overbooked and Overwhelmed. She is a dynamic speaker and creative, using each of these platforms to equip women with the tools to know, love, and live God's Word in their daily lives. Tara's favorite titles are wife to her husband, Michael, and mom to their children. You'll find them living and serving the Lord in Oregon.

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]]> Buzzsprout-17617656 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0500 2052 full false Transform Your Mundane // Natalie & Vera Transform Your Mundane // Natalie & Vera "Every good work, every good deed, every good thought, every good word, everything I have, it all comes from God and goes back to God for His glory and kingdom so that others might know who He is and decide, 'I'm going to follow this Jesus too.'" 

— Vera Schmitz

Today's Episode: Natalie and Vera dive into the profound impact of living every moment for Jesus. They explore how even the most mundane task can be transformed into an act of worship and gratitude. Through personal stories and reflections, they discuss the challenges and joys of embodying faith in daily life, emphasizing the power of the Holy Spirit in guiding and empowering believers. Join them as they share insights on how to integrate faith into every word and deed.

This month's memory verse: “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” — Colossians 3:17

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]]> "Every good work, every good deed, every good thought, every good word, everything I have, it all comes from God and goes back to God for His glory and kingdom so that others might know who He is and decide, 'I'm going to follow this Jesus too.'" 

— Vera Schmitz

Today's Episode: Natalie and Vera dive into the profound impact of living every moment for Jesus. They explore how even the most mundane task can be transformed into an act of worship and gratitude. Through personal stories and reflections, they discuss the challenges and joys of embodying faith in daily life, emphasizing the power of the Holy Spirit in guiding and empowering believers. Join them as they share insights on how to integrate faith into every word and deed.

This month's memory verse: “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” — Colossians 3:17

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]]> Buzzsprout-17617582 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0500 1314 full false Real Life Change // Zach Windahl Real Life Change // Zach Windahl "I said, 'God, I'm going to give two years to this. I'm going to dive into the Word. I'm going to study it as deeply as I can. And I need you to show up...' My whole life changed. I no longer thought the way I used to. I no longer had the same desires. I spoke differently."

—Zach Windahl 

Today's Episode: Listen in as Natalie chats with Zach Windahl about the responsibility, the privilege, and the joy of representing Jesus in all of our lives. Zach shares about his own radical two year journey that changed everything about how he lives his life. He challenges and encourages us with both the weight of our actions and the beautiful simplicity of living for Jesus. You won't want to miss this episode!

This month's memory verse: “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” — Colossians 3:17

Today's guest: Zach Windahl is an author and content creator focused on helping his audience grow in their faith. He is the founder and former CEO of The Brand Sunday. Marrying his passion for entrepreneurship and making faith simple has landed Zach in a unique place in the Christian landscape, where he reaches hundreds of thousands of followers on social media every day. He wrote his latest book, The Bible, Simplified, to help others be less overwhelmed by the Bible and more confident in their faith. 

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]]> "I said, 'God, I'm going to give two years to this. I'm going to dive into the Word. I'm going to study it as deeply as I can. And I need you to show up...' My whole life changed. I no longer thought the way I used to. I no longer had the same desires. I spoke differently."

—Zach Windahl 

Today's Episode: Listen in as Natalie chats with Zach Windahl about the responsibility, the privilege, and the joy of representing Jesus in all of our lives. Zach shares about his own radical two year journey that changed everything about how he lives his life. He challenges and encourages us with both the weight of our actions and the beautiful simplicity of living for Jesus. You won't want to miss this episode!

This month's memory verse: “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” — Colossians 3:17

Today's guest: Zach Windahl is an author and content creator focused on helping his audience grow in their faith. He is the founder and former CEO of The Brand Sunday. Marrying his passion for entrepreneurship and making faith simple has landed Zach in a unique place in the Christian landscape, where he reaches hundreds of thousands of followers on social media every day. He wrote his latest book, The Bible, Simplified, to help others be less overwhelmed by the Bible and more confident in their faith. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-16991458 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 01:00:00 -0500 2557 full false Colossians 3:17 Deep Dive // Follow Jesus (and Kill Your Zombie) Colossians 3:17 Deep Dive // Follow Jesus (and Kill Your Zombie) "We are called to live lives that reflect [Jesus]...It's not a chore, it's a choice. It's a freedom and a joy and an honor...You can be who you are, truly and fully, in Christ."

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Natalie Abbott walks us through Colossians 3:1-17, explaining who we are in Christ, who we used to be, and how that changes everything! She helps us understand the two selves that war inside of in us. One self is full of life and peace and joy and even Jesus himself—and we are to daily put on this new self. The other self is more undead than dead, full of rot and filth, trying to drag us back into the grave. And we are called to kill it daily. Natalie encourages us that in the power of Jesus, we can do both! More than that, when we mess up, there is grace and forgiveness all the more.

This month's memory verse: “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” — Colossians 3:17

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]]> "We are called to live lives that reflect [Jesus]...It's not a chore, it's a choice. It's a freedom and a joy and an honor...You can be who you are, truly and fully, in Christ."

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Natalie Abbott walks us through Colossians 3:1-17, explaining who we are in Christ, who we used to be, and how that changes everything! She helps us understand the two selves that war inside of in us. One self is full of life and peace and joy and even Jesus himself—and we are to daily put on this new self. The other self is more undead than dead, full of rot and filth, trying to drag us back into the grave. And we are called to kill it daily. Natalie encourages us that in the power of Jesus, we can do both! More than that, when we mess up, there is grace and forgiveness all the more.

This month's memory verse: “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” — Colossians 3:17

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]]> Buzzsprout-17558716 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 01:00:00 -0500 1194 full false TRUTH When You Need Rest // A Summer Bonus Episode TRUTH When You Need Rest // A Summer Bonus Episode "God is the one who refreshes us. He is the one who fills us up." 

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: We all need to be filled up by Jesus before we can pour out anything. In today's episode, we're going to discover what true soul rest looks like. Vera and Natalie are discussing the difference between superficial rest and the soul rest of Christ, how we receive rest, and how we can experience rest even in the busiest of seasons. Today's episode is a crossover episode from Overcome: The Dwell Differently Book Podcast. In it, Natalie and Vera discuss 11 verses to help you overcome negative thinking.

Today's verses:  “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” — Proverbs 11:25

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28

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]]> "God is the one who refreshes us. He is the one who fills us up." 

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: We all need to be filled up by Jesus before we can pour out anything. In today's episode, we're going to discover what true soul rest looks like. Vera and Natalie are discussing the difference between superficial rest and the soul rest of Christ, how we receive rest, and how we can experience rest even in the busiest of seasons. Today's episode is a crossover episode from Overcome: The Dwell Differently Book Podcast. In it, Natalie and Vera discuss 11 verses to help you overcome negative thinking.

Today's verses:  “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” — Proverbs 11:25

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28

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]]> Buzzsprout-17471038 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0500 962 full false A Generous Lifestyle // Adrienne Camp A Generous Lifestyle // Adrienne Camp "A lifestyle of generosity is us just simply saying, 'I want in on the game, Jesus! Let's do this together!"

— Adrienne Camp

Today's Episode: Listen in as Natalie chats with Adrienne Camp about all the ins and outs of generous living. You'll be inspired by beautiful stories of how Adrienne has experienced the generosity of others. She makes connections about how our generosity is a reflection of our generous God. Because God never rationed what he gave us, asking whether we deserve it, we can give in the same way. 

This month's memory verse: “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” — Proverbs 11:25

Today's guest: Adrienne Camp, originally from South Africa, relocated to America at nineteen to pursue a career in music. She met her husband, fellow musician Jeremy Camp, and they have been married since 2003. Together, they have two daughters, Bella and Arie, and a son, Egan. In addition to her musical career, Adrienne is the author of three books, including the Bible study As for Me: Life Through the Lens of the Psalms, and is a contributing author to the Bible study The Way of Wisdom: A Study on the Book of Proverbs. She is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in Theology through Denver Seminary. Adrienne is deeply committed to her family and to spreading God's love worldwide. Her greatest aspiration is to know God intimately and to make Him known to others. 

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]]> "A lifestyle of generosity is us just simply saying, 'I want in on the game, Jesus! Let's do this together!"

— Adrienne Camp

Today's Episode: Listen in as Natalie chats with Adrienne Camp about all the ins and outs of generous living. You'll be inspired by beautiful stories of how Adrienne has experienced the generosity of others. She makes connections about how our generosity is a reflection of our generous God. Because God never rationed what he gave us, asking whether we deserve it, we can give in the same way. 

This month's memory verse: “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” — Proverbs 11:25

Today's guest: Adrienne Camp, originally from South Africa, relocated to America at nineteen to pursue a career in music. She met her husband, fellow musician Jeremy Camp, and they have been married since 2003. Together, they have two daughters, Bella and Arie, and a son, Egan. In addition to her musical career, Adrienne is the author of three books, including the Bible study As for Me: Life Through the Lens of the Psalms, and is a contributing author to the Bible study The Way of Wisdom: A Study on the Book of Proverbs. She is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in Theology through Denver Seminary. Adrienne is deeply committed to her family and to spreading God's love worldwide. Her greatest aspiration is to know God intimately and to make Him known to others. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-17470597 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0500 2400 full false What Kind of Refreshment Are You? // Natalie & Vera What Kind of Refreshment Are You? // Natalie & Vera "Never undervalue what you bring. Take time to think about all the ways you can be generous—your time, your possessions, how you use your home—there are just so many ways to give."

— Vera Schmitz

Today's Episode: Vera and Natalie are talking about refreshing others and being refreshed in ways only two sisters could. Laugh along as they discuss what kind of "refreshment" they each would be (Vera's an espresso and Natalie is an Ensure). Be encouraged by stories of how they have been refreshed in unlikely ways and be challenged as they talk practically and creatively about refreshing others.

This month's memory verse: “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” — Proverbs 11:25

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]]> "Never undervalue what you bring. Take time to think about all the ways you can be generous—your time, your possessions, how you use your home—there are just so many ways to give."

— Vera Schmitz

Today's Episode: Vera and Natalie are talking about refreshing others and being refreshed in ways only two sisters could. Laugh along as they discuss what kind of "refreshment" they each would be (Vera's an espresso and Natalie is an Ensure). Be encouraged by stories of how they have been refreshed in unlikely ways and be challenged as they talk practically and creatively about refreshing others.

This month's memory verse: “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” — Proverbs 11:25

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]]> Buzzsprout-17470438 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0500 1519 full false Cultivate, Share, and Receive God's Gifts // Christie Purifoy Cultivate, Share, and Receive God's Gifts // Christie Purifoy "I kept thinking, 'Okay. What does God want me to do for others? What am I offering others? What am I giving to others?' And again and again, the things I felt called to do or make or create or tend would literally refresh me."

— Christie Purifoy

Today's Episode: This episode is an absolute joy! We're so grateful to Christie Purifoy for sharing her wise insights into generous living and openhanded receiving. Christie is an author, teacher, and gardener. On today's episode she tells stories and shares biblical truths about God's abundance and our calling to cultivate spacious places not only to share them with others but to actually receive them as a blessing for ourselves.

This month's memory verse: “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” — Proverbs 11:25

Today's guest: Christie Purifoy is a writer and gardener who loves to grow flowers and community. She is the author of six books, including two spiritual memoirs and a recently completed trilogy of gift books with essays and photographs celebrating the gardening life. Her latest book, A House to Call Home: Creating Places That Will Comfort and Care For Us, will launch in February 2026. Christie earned a PhD in English Literature from the University of Chicago but eventually traded the classroom for an old Pennsylvania farmhouse called Maplehurst where she lives with her husband and four children. You can find Christie on Instagram (@christiepurifoy) and on Substack where she writes a regular newsletter on home, garden, and the ancient church called A Spacious Place.

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]]> "I kept thinking, 'Okay. What does God want me to do for others? What am I offering others? What am I giving to others?' And again and again, the things I felt called to do or make or create or tend would literally refresh me."

— Christie Purifoy

Today's Episode: This episode is an absolute joy! We're so grateful to Christie Purifoy for sharing her wise insights into generous living and openhanded receiving. Christie is an author, teacher, and gardener. On today's episode she tells stories and shares biblical truths about God's abundance and our calling to cultivate spacious places not only to share them with others but to actually receive them as a blessing for ourselves.

This month's memory verse: “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” — Proverbs 11:25

Today's guest: Christie Purifoy is a writer and gardener who loves to grow flowers and community. She is the author of six books, including two spiritual memoirs and a recently completed trilogy of gift books with essays and photographs celebrating the gardening life. Her latest book, A House to Call Home: Creating Places That Will Comfort and Care For Us, will launch in February 2026. Christie earned a PhD in English Literature from the University of Chicago but eventually traded the classroom for an old Pennsylvania farmhouse called Maplehurst where she lives with her husband and four children. You can find Christie on Instagram (@christiepurifoy) and on Substack where she writes a regular newsletter on home, garden, and the ancient church called A Spacious Place.

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]]> Buzzsprout-17470595 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0500 2137 full false Proverbs 11:25 Deep Dive // You Are Free to Give Proverbs 11:25 Deep Dive // You Are Free to Give "Jesus, in his generosity, has set us free from stinginess, from calculating returns, from worrying whether there'll be enough. We are free to be generous on every occasion with what he has given us freely, knowing that our generosity results in thanksgiving and praise to God."

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Join Dwell Differently co-founder, Natalie Abbott, as she helps us understand biblical generosity and refreshment. She unpacks the strange math of generosity—where giving our stuff away results in more blessing. She also explains the counter-intuitive math of greed, where more is never enough. She speaks with hope about loving people who don't love us back. And she flips the script at the end, encouraging those of us who don't have anything in our tanks to let God and his people refresh us. 

This month's memory verse: “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” — Proverbs 11:25

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]]> "Jesus, in his generosity, has set us free from stinginess, from calculating returns, from worrying whether there'll be enough. We are free to be generous on every occasion with what he has given us freely, knowing that our generosity results in thanksgiving and praise to God."

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Join Dwell Differently co-founder, Natalie Abbott, as she helps us understand biblical generosity and refreshment. She unpacks the strange math of generosity—where giving our stuff away results in more blessing. She also explains the counter-intuitive math of greed, where more is never enough. She speaks with hope about loving people who don't love us back. And she flips the script at the end, encouraging those of us who don't have anything in our tanks to let God and his people refresh us. 

This month's memory verse: “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” — Proverbs 11:25

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]]> Buzzsprout-17389932 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0500 1133 full false God's Will in Our Suffering // Paul Hastings God's Will in Our Suffering // Paul Hastings "When we pray, 'your kingdom come, your will be done,' that's the craziest part...that's where we have to come to grips with God's plan."

— Paul Hastings

Today's Episode: We're so excited to introduce Paul Hastings, whose life's work is telling stories about God's kingdom on the Compelled Podcast. Today, he shares a snippet of a story about what it looks like to seek and follow God's will in our suffering. Listen in to the story of Kathleen and George Lansing, a mom and a dad whose baby son is on death's doorstep. You won't want to miss what God does both in the life of their son and in their own hearts. 

This month's memory verse: "Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." —Matthew 6:10 

Today's guest: Paul Hastings lives with his wife and four children near Austin, Texas, and attends Redemption Hill Church. He is the host of the Compelled Podcast. His work has been featured by Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk, Christianity Today, World Magazine, American Family Association, and The Gospel Coalition. He is the author of the brand new book, Compelled, a collection of real-life stories about sin, surrender, and the Savior who changes everything.

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]]> "When we pray, 'your kingdom come, your will be done,' that's the craziest part...that's where we have to come to grips with God's plan."

— Paul Hastings

Today's Episode: We're so excited to introduce Paul Hastings, whose life's work is telling stories about God's kingdom on the Compelled Podcast. Today, he shares a snippet of a story about what it looks like to seek and follow God's will in our suffering. Listen in to the story of Kathleen and George Lansing, a mom and a dad whose baby son is on death's doorstep. You won't want to miss what God does both in the life of their son and in their own hearts. 

This month's memory verse: "Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." —Matthew 6:10 

Today's guest: Paul Hastings lives with his wife and four children near Austin, Texas, and attends Redemption Hill Church. He is the host of the Compelled Podcast. His work has been featured by Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk, Christianity Today, World Magazine, American Family Association, and The Gospel Coalition. He is the author of the brand new book, Compelled, a collection of real-life stories about sin, surrender, and the Savior who changes everything.

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]]> Buzzsprout-17366104 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 02:00:00 -0500 2318 full false Set Your Kingdom Aside // Natalie & Vera Set Your Kingdom Aside // Natalie & Vera "When I think about praying 'your kingdom come,' for me, it's an entire perspective shift. It's like setting yourself up on an entirely different path, because everything (as a human) is about our desires, our prerogative, our checklist, our plans, our strategies—our little kingdom. But when I pray 'your kingdom come,' I'm setting aside those things, I'm submitting it all to God's kingdom. I'm saying, 'No, your kingdom come, today.'"

— Vera Schmitz

Today's Episode: What does it look like to really live for God's kingdom and in step with his will? Today, Dwell Differently co-founders and sisters Natalie and Vera are talking about just that. They discuss both the desire and the difficulty of walking in God's will. Listen in as they talk through how to submit our wills and our ways to follow God's will and his way.

This month's memory verse: “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”  — Matthew 6:10 

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]]> "When I think about praying 'your kingdom come,' for me, it's an entire perspective shift. It's like setting yourself up on an entirely different path, because everything (as a human) is about our desires, our prerogative, our checklist, our plans, our strategies—our little kingdom. But when I pray 'your kingdom come,' I'm setting aside those things, I'm submitting it all to God's kingdom. I'm saying, 'No, your kingdom come, today.'"

— Vera Schmitz

Today's Episode: What does it look like to really live for God's kingdom and in step with his will? Today, Dwell Differently co-founders and sisters Natalie and Vera are talking about just that. They discuss both the desire and the difficulty of walking in God's will. Listen in as they talk through how to submit our wills and our ways to follow God's will and his way.

This month's memory verse: “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”  — Matthew 6:10 

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]]> Buzzsprout-17352964 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 02:00:00 -0500 1545 full false Follow God's Will // Jason Abbott Follow God's Will // Jason Abbott "We need to be very careful that we're thinking about the will of God biblically...If you think God's will never includes sacrifice or difficult things or hardships, you should really wonder whether or not maybe it's your will that's winning out each time and not God's will for you."

— Jason Abbott

Today's Episode:  Listen, learn, and laugh along with Natalie and her husband, Jason Abbott. They're talking frankly, deeply, and lightheartedly about the beauty and the glory and the blessings of God's kingdom and his will. Jason makes these deep theological truths accessible with simple explanations and personal examples. You won't want to miss out on this one! 

This month's memory verse: "Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." —Matthew 6:10 

Today's guest: Dr. Jason Abbott is married to Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently. They have a big family of seven and spend a lot of time running around mid-Missouri together. Jason has been in pastoral ministry for 20+ years in the Evangelical Free Church of America. He’s currently the Senior Pastor at Central Church of Jefferson City, Missouri. 

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]]> "We need to be very careful that we're thinking about the will of God biblically...If you think God's will never includes sacrifice or difficult things or hardships, you should really wonder whether or not maybe it's your will that's winning out each time and not God's will for you."

— Jason Abbott

Today's Episode:  Listen, learn, and laugh along with Natalie and her husband, Jason Abbott. They're talking frankly, deeply, and lightheartedly about the beauty and the glory and the blessings of God's kingdom and his will. Jason makes these deep theological truths accessible with simple explanations and personal examples. You won't want to miss out on this one! 

This month's memory verse: "Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." —Matthew 6:10 

Today's guest: Dr. Jason Abbott is married to Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently. They have a big family of seven and spend a lot of time running around mid-Missouri together. Jason has been in pastoral ministry for 20+ years in the Evangelical Free Church of America. He’s currently the Senior Pastor at Central Church of Jefferson City, Missouri. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-17293112 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 02:00:00 -0500 2167 full false Matthew 6:10 Deep Dive // God's Kingdom...Then, Now, & Always Matthew 6:10 Deep Dive // God's Kingdom...Then, Now, & Always "We're going to zoom out and get this big-picture view of this massive, God-sized prayer. And I hope that it would ignite a passion in you—that your vision would be wider, that you desires would be deeper, that your commitment would be more firm, and that you would pray with a renewed passion God's big kingdom prayers."

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode:  What is God's kingdom like? Listen in today as Dwell co-founder Natalie Abbott walks us through the story of God's kingdom as it's laid out in his book—from creation, to the fall, to redemption, to it's final restoration. She also helps us see our part in that story and how we can live like kingdom people and be kingdom bringers in our everyday lives. 

This month's memory verse: “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”  — Matthew 6:10 

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]]> "We're going to zoom out and get this big-picture view of this massive, God-sized prayer. And I hope that it would ignite a passion in you—that your vision would be wider, that you desires would be deeper, that your commitment would be more firm, and that you would pray with a renewed passion God's big kingdom prayers."

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode:  What is God's kingdom like? Listen in today as Dwell co-founder Natalie Abbott walks us through the story of God's kingdom as it's laid out in his book—from creation, to the fall, to redemption, to it's final restoration. She also helps us see our part in that story and how we can live like kingdom people and be kingdom bringers in our everyday lives. 

This month's memory verse: “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”  — Matthew 6:10 

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]]> Buzzsprout-17259436 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 01:00:00 -0500 1227 full false Rejoice In God's Plan for You // Kelly Needham Rejoice In God's Plan for You // Kelly Needham "This is the God who gave his life for me. This is the God who has bigger dreams for me and better things for me than I would plan for myself. Will I willingly rejoice in his hand over the comings and goings of my life and be at peace with that?"

— Kelly Needham

Today's Episode: We're all tempted to be the boss of our own lives, to be the one watching over ourselves and everybody else. On today's episode, Natalie chats with Bible teacher Kelly Needham about the fear, exhaustion, and folly of trying to control our own lives and the safety, freedom, and goodness that comes from entrusting our lives to God instead. 

This month's memory verse: "The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore." — Psalm 121:8  

Today's guest: Kelly Needham hopes to convince as many people as possible that nothing compares to knowing Jesus. She is the author of Friendish and Purposefooled and cohost of the Cleary podcast, along with her husband, Jimmy. Kelly and Jimmy have five children and live in the Dallas, Texas area.

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]]> "This is the God who gave his life for me. This is the God who has bigger dreams for me and better things for me than I would plan for myself. Will I willingly rejoice in his hand over the comings and goings of my life and be at peace with that?"

— Kelly Needham

Today's Episode: We're all tempted to be the boss of our own lives, to be the one watching over ourselves and everybody else. On today's episode, Natalie chats with Bible teacher Kelly Needham about the fear, exhaustion, and folly of trying to control our own lives and the safety, freedom, and goodness that comes from entrusting our lives to God instead. 

This month's memory verse: "The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore." — Psalm 121:8  

Today's guest: Kelly Needham hopes to convince as many people as possible that nothing compares to knowing Jesus. She is the author of Friendish and Purposefooled and cohost of the Cleary podcast, along with her husband, Jimmy. Kelly and Jimmy have five children and live in the Dallas, Texas area.

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]]> Buzzsprout-17065523 Wed, 28 May 2025 01:00:00 -0500 2631 full false Are You Really Living Like God Is In Control? // Natalie & Vera Are You Really Living Like God Is In Control? // Natalie & Vera "It's the coming and the going, it's the right now and the forever, it's this all-encompassing idea of God's watchful, beautiful care of the entirety of our lives...And what if I really, really did believe that instead of hiding from those things or maybe relying on my own control over those things?"

— Natalie Abbott

Today's Episode: Today Natalie and Vera are tackling two simple questions that are really hard to live out: "Do you really live like God is watching over you?" and "Do you really live like God is watching over your people?" The hope is that you would hear where they are succeeding and where they aren't and consider your own life and how you can entrust yourself and your people more to the Lord.

This month's memory verse: “The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” — Psalm 121:8

 
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]]> "It's the coming and the going, it's the right now and the forever, it's this all-encompassing idea of God's watchful, beautiful care of the entirety of our lives...And what if I really, really did believe that instead of hiding from those things or maybe relying on my own control over those things?"

— Natalie Abbott

Today's Episode: Today Natalie and Vera are tackling two simple questions that are really hard to live out: "Do you really live like God is watching over you?" and "Do you really live like God is watching over your people?" The hope is that you would hear where they are succeeding and where they aren't and consider your own life and how you can entrust yourself and your people more to the Lord.

This month's memory verse: “The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” — Psalm 121:8

 
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]]> Buzzsprout-17066179 Wed, 21 May 2025 01:00:00 -0500 1374 full false Through Every Up and Down // Whitney Newby Through Every Up and Down // Whitney Newby "If we can look back on our lives and see how [God] has protected, provided, and cared for us in past, then we can trust that he's going to do that in future...forevermore!'" 

— Whitney Newby

Today's Episode:  Today we're diving into Psalm 121 with Author, Whitney Newby, who wrote a beautiful devotional book based just on that Psalm. Whitney shares stories of how God always keeps us, sustains us, and provides for us through all of life's ups and downs. She encourages us to rely on the promises of God found in Psalm 121 through every season of life, even (and especially) during the most difficult times. 

This month's memory verse: "The LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore." — Psalm 121:8

Today's guest:  Whitney Newby is a writer, artist, and the founder of Brighter Day Press, a ministry that creates literature-rich, gospel-centered resources for family discipleship. She has a Bible degree from Moody Bible Institute and is a registered nurse. Whitney makes her home in South Carolina, with her husband and four children.

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]]> "If we can look back on our lives and see how [God] has protected, provided, and cared for us in past, then we can trust that he's going to do that in future...forevermore!'" 

— Whitney Newby

Today's Episode:  Today we're diving into Psalm 121 with Author, Whitney Newby, who wrote a beautiful devotional book based just on that Psalm. Whitney shares stories of how God always keeps us, sustains us, and provides for us through all of life's ups and downs. She encourages us to rely on the promises of God found in Psalm 121 through every season of life, even (and especially) during the most difficult times. 

This month's memory verse: "The LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore." — Psalm 121:8

Today's guest:  Whitney Newby is a writer, artist, and the founder of Brighter Day Press, a ministry that creates literature-rich, gospel-centered resources for family discipleship. She has a Bible degree from Moody Bible Institute and is a registered nurse. Whitney makes her home in South Carolina, with her husband and four children.

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]]> Buzzsprout-17065522 Wed, 14 May 2025 01:00:00 -0500 1813 full false Psalm 121:8 Deep Dive // Living Like You're Safe Psalm 121:8 Deep Dive // Living Like You're Safe "Our God is never caught off guard. He's never surprised. He's always watching over you."

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode:  How might your life look different if you really believed that God himself watches over you? Today Natalie Abbott encourages us that he does, showing us in Psalm 121 how he helps us, protects us and keeps us close forever. 

This month's memory verse: "The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore." — Psalm 121:8 

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]]> "Our God is never caught off guard. He's never surprised. He's always watching over you."

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode:  How might your life look different if you really believed that God himself watches over you? Today Natalie Abbott encourages us that he does, showing us in Psalm 121 how he helps us, protects us and keeps us close forever. 

This month's memory verse: "The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore." — Psalm 121:8 

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-17086667 Mon, 05 May 2025 01:00:00 -0500 1321 full false BONUS: How Do I Have a Quiet Time? 10 Tips BONUS: How Do I Have a Quiet Time? 10 Tips "I'm excited about this because I used to feel guilty that my 'quiet time' didn't look like other people's...and also when I became a new mom, I also felt guilty that [it] didn't look like it used to look."

— Vera Schmitz

Today's Episode: What's a quiet time? And how exactly do I go about having one? Today, Vera and Natalie share their own habits and practices of spending time with God. They share 10 different ways, here's the list: 

  1. Write out a passage that really speaks to you.
  2. Spend time learning what it means.
  3. Rewrite it in your own words.
  4. Pray the passage back to God.  
  5. Ask yourself questions about the passage. (I.e. Am I believing this? Am I living like this is true?)
  6. Write a list of ways that you are or are not living out the truths in the passage. 
  7. Memorize a verse from the passage. Speak it back to yourself throughout the day.
  8. Recite the verse in a "breath exercise."
  9. Spend time coloring the verse. 
  10. Talk to others about what you're learning.

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]]> "I'm excited about this because I used to feel guilty that my 'quiet time' didn't look like other people's...and also when I became a new mom, I also felt guilty that [it] didn't look like it used to look."

— Vera Schmitz

Today's Episode: What's a quiet time? And how exactly do I go about having one? Today, Vera and Natalie share their own habits and practices of spending time with God. They share 10 different ways, here's the list: 

  1. Write out a passage that really speaks to you.
  2. Spend time learning what it means.
  3. Rewrite it in your own words.
  4. Pray the passage back to God.  
  5. Ask yourself questions about the passage. (I.e. Am I believing this? Am I living like this is true?)
  6. Write a list of ways that you are or are not living out the truths in the passage. 
  7. Memorize a verse from the passage. Speak it back to yourself throughout the day.
  8. Recite the verse in a "breath exercise."
  9. Spend time coloring the verse. 
  10. Talk to others about what you're learning.

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-16953769 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 01:00:00 -0500 1566 full false Lay It All Down for Love // Jon Nelson Lay It All Down for Love // Jon Nelson "Something that I think a lot of us miss is this: In our lives, our love has become transactional. Our love has become very much 'if you do for me, then I'll do for you.' But that's not sacrificial love. That's not the love of Christ."

— Jon Nelson

Today's Episode: Natalie is talking with Pastor Jon Nelson about loving people outright—not because they've done something to earn it, or because they're easy to love, but because we have been undeservedly loved by Jesus. They discuss the challenges of laying down our prerogatives and our schedules and our stuff to love other people. You'll hear Jon share the profound words of a dying friend, talk about the concept of selflessness and deference, and you'll find out what it means to love someone even when they're "tore up from floor up." Be ready to learn, to be challenged, and to laugh.

This month's memory verse: “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.” — 1 John 3:16 

Today's guest: Pastor Jon C. Nelson is a native of Kansas City. He is the founder and Lead pastor of Soma Community Church, a multi-ethnic, multi-generational church in Jefferson City, MO. He is a graduate from Midwestern Baptist Theological College, where he holds a degree in Biblical Studies and Pastoral Leadership. He is a bold leader and passionate communicator deeply dedicated to the Great Commission of Christ, the equipping of disciples, and the spread of the Gospel across the nation and around the world. Jon has been married to his wife, Heather, since 2004.  His greatest joy outside of Jesus is being married to his wife and being a father to their four children.

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]]> "Something that I think a lot of us miss is this: In our lives, our love has become transactional. Our love has become very much 'if you do for me, then I'll do for you.' But that's not sacrificial love. That's not the love of Christ."

— Jon Nelson

Today's Episode: Natalie is talking with Pastor Jon Nelson about loving people outright—not because they've done something to earn it, or because they're easy to love, but because we have been undeservedly loved by Jesus. They discuss the challenges of laying down our prerogatives and our schedules and our stuff to love other people. You'll hear Jon share the profound words of a dying friend, talk about the concept of selflessness and deference, and you'll find out what it means to love someone even when they're "tore up from floor up." Be ready to learn, to be challenged, and to laugh.

This month's memory verse: “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.” — 1 John 3:16 

Today's guest: Pastor Jon C. Nelson is a native of Kansas City. He is the founder and Lead pastor of Soma Community Church, a multi-ethnic, multi-generational church in Jefferson City, MO. He is a graduate from Midwestern Baptist Theological College, where he holds a degree in Biblical Studies and Pastoral Leadership. He is a bold leader and passionate communicator deeply dedicated to the Great Commission of Christ, the equipping of disciples, and the spread of the Gospel across the nation and around the world. Jon has been married to his wife, Heather, since 2004.  His greatest joy outside of Jesus is being married to his wife and being a father to their four children.

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]]> Buzzsprout-16913046 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 01:00:00 -0500 1892 full false Be There for People // Natalie & Vera Be There for People // Natalie & Vera "Sometimes it just comes down to 'being inconvenienced' and just being there for people."

— Vera Schmitz

Today's Episode: Natalie and Vera are talking about the barriers that keep us from loving people well. Maybe it's time or money or busyness or distance... Whatever it is for you right now, this episode will challenge you to take the next small step to remove the barrier the keeps you from being there for someone. Maybe it's a simple as buying stamps so you you can send them a note.

This month's memory verse:  “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.” — 1 John 3:16

 
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]]> "Sometimes it just comes down to 'being inconvenienced' and just being there for people."

— Vera Schmitz

Today's Episode: Natalie and Vera are talking about the barriers that keep us from loving people well. Maybe it's time or money or busyness or distance... Whatever it is for you right now, this episode will challenge you to take the next small step to remove the barrier the keeps you from being there for someone. Maybe it's a simple as buying stamps so you you can send them a note.

This month's memory verse:  “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.” — 1 John 3:16

 
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]]> Buzzsprout-16953514 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 01:00:00 -0500 1406 full false Search My Heart! // Jada Edwards Search My Heart! // Jada Edwards "God gets into the specifics of what's going on in our hearts and says, 'this is what's keeping you from fully walking in my love.'" — Jada Edwards

Today's Episode:  What's hindering your relationship with God? In today's episode, Jada Edwards encourages us to ask God to tell us. She challenges us to ask God to reveal those barriers and to heal whatever shame, pain, sin, or trauma we're holding onto. The hope is that we would grow closer to God, experience more of his love, and in turn love others more deeply and freely. Jada helps us see from her own life and example how this is possible when we ask God to show us our hearts. 
 
This month's memory verse: “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.” — 1 John 3:16 

Today's guest:  Jada Edwards is an author, speaker, Bible teacher, and mentor. Studying and teaching the Bible to women is one of her greatest passions, along with discipleship and living on mission. While she is a lively and sought-after speaker, the local church is her home. She and her husband, Conway, planted One Community Church in Plano, TX, where she leads a regular women’s Bible study and serves on the teaching team and as the Creative Services Director. Jada enjoys spending time with Conway and their two children, Joah and Chloe, particularly around the dinner table. Her new book, A New Way to Love Your Neighbor, will be available nationwide on April 22, 2025. 

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]]> "God gets into the specifics of what's going on in our hearts and says, 'this is what's keeping you from fully walking in my love.'" — Jada Edwards

Today's Episode:  What's hindering your relationship with God? In today's episode, Jada Edwards encourages us to ask God to tell us. She challenges us to ask God to reveal those barriers and to heal whatever shame, pain, sin, or trauma we're holding onto. The hope is that we would grow closer to God, experience more of his love, and in turn love others more deeply and freely. Jada helps us see from her own life and example how this is possible when we ask God to show us our hearts. 
 
This month's memory verse: “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.” — 1 John 3:16 

Today's guest:  Jada Edwards is an author, speaker, Bible teacher, and mentor. Studying and teaching the Bible to women is one of her greatest passions, along with discipleship and living on mission. While she is a lively and sought-after speaker, the local church is her home. She and her husband, Conway, planted One Community Church in Plano, TX, where she leads a regular women’s Bible study and serves on the teaching team and as the Creative Services Director. Jada enjoys spending time with Conway and their two children, Joah and Chloe, particularly around the dinner table. Her new book, A New Way to Love Your Neighbor, will be available nationwide on April 22, 2025. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-16779977 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 01:00:00 -0500 2108 full false 1 John 3:16 Deep Dive // If You Feel Unloved 1 John 3:16 Deep Dive // If You Feel Unloved "You don’t have to wait anymore. Your home is here, and he’s welcoming you in. Always. If you’ve never been, or if you've been wandering a while, the door is open. The door is always open. His arms are always open. Always." — Natalie Abbott

Today's episode:  Are you walking in the love of Jesus? Like really, really? Are you grounded in the full and beautiful, biblical definition of that love? And are you loving others in the same way? These are the questions Natalie Abbott is discussing on today's episode about the love of God for us in Jesus. You won't want to miss it. And you may just want to share it with a friend who needs to hear it too!

This month's memory verse:  "This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.” — 1 John 3:16 

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]]> "You don’t have to wait anymore. Your home is here, and he’s welcoming you in. Always. If you’ve never been, or if you've been wandering a while, the door is open. The door is always open. His arms are always open. Always." — Natalie Abbott

Today's episode:  Are you walking in the love of Jesus? Like really, really? Are you grounded in the full and beautiful, biblical definition of that love? And are you loving others in the same way? These are the questions Natalie Abbott is discussing on today's episode about the love of God for us in Jesus. You won't want to miss it. And you may just want to share it with a friend who needs to hear it too!

This month's memory verse:  "This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.” — 1 John 3:16 

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]]> Buzzsprout-16831671 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0500 1040 full false The Mysterious, Ordinary Indwelling of Jesus // Courtney Doctor The Mysterious, Ordinary Indwelling of Jesus // Courtney Doctor "Christ abiding in us and us abiding in Christ is simultaneously something incredibly mysterious and something incredibly ordinary." — Courtney Doctor

Today's episode: Listen in as Courtney Doctor elaborates on the profound mystery of Christ dwelling in us...right alongside the ordinary reality of us spending regular time in his Word. She helps us understand the practical application of this verse, the difference between abiding and striving, and what it looks like to have fruitful lives. 
 
This month's memory verse: “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” — John 15:5  

Today's guest: Courtney Doctor received an MDiv from Covenant Theological Seminary and currently serves as the Director of Women’s Initiatives for The Gospel Coalition. She is a Bible teacher and author of , From Garden to Glory as well as several Bible studies including Titus: Displaying the Gospel of Grace, In View of God’s Mercies, and Behold and Believe. Courtney and her husband Craig have four children, five beautiful grandchildren, and a goofy dog named Walter.

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]]> "Christ abiding in us and us abiding in Christ is simultaneously something incredibly mysterious and something incredibly ordinary." — Courtney Doctor

Today's episode: Listen in as Courtney Doctor elaborates on the profound mystery of Christ dwelling in us...right alongside the ordinary reality of us spending regular time in his Word. She helps us understand the practical application of this verse, the difference between abiding and striving, and what it looks like to have fruitful lives. 
 
This month's memory verse: “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” — John 15:5  

Today's guest: Courtney Doctor received an MDiv from Covenant Theological Seminary and currently serves as the Director of Women’s Initiatives for The Gospel Coalition. She is a Bible teacher and author of , From Garden to Glory as well as several Bible studies including Titus: Displaying the Gospel of Grace, In View of God’s Mercies, and Behold and Believe. Courtney and her husband Craig have four children, five beautiful grandchildren, and a goofy dog named Walter.

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]]> Buzzsprout-16815020 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 01:00:00 -0500 1871 full false I Want a Fruitful Life! // Natalie & Vera I Want a Fruitful Life! // Natalie & Vera "Yet there is someone, Jesus, who is offering abundant life and everything you could ever need. Come and drink and be satisfied. He is offering himself as life and power and peace. All you need to do is rest and abide in him."
— Vera Schmitz

Today's Episode: What does it look like to live a fruitful life? How do we go from feeling all used up and empty to finding joy and peace and energy? That's what sisters, Vera and Natalie are talking about on today's episode. They talk about the pitfalls of trying to do things on our own, the beauty of abundance in Jesus, and even the pain of being pruned by hard situations. We hope you're encouraged by this practical and helpful conversation.   

This month's memory verse: “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” — John 15:5

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]]> "Yet there is someone, Jesus, who is offering abundant life and everything you could ever need. Come and drink and be satisfied. He is offering himself as life and power and peace. All you need to do is rest and abide in him."
— Vera Schmitz

Today's Episode: What does it look like to live a fruitful life? How do we go from feeling all used up and empty to finding joy and peace and energy? That's what sisters, Vera and Natalie are talking about on today's episode. They talk about the pitfalls of trying to do things on our own, the beauty of abundance in Jesus, and even the pain of being pruned by hard situations. We hope you're encouraged by this practical and helpful conversation.   

This month's memory verse: “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” — John 15:5

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]]> Buzzsprout-16781481 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 01:00:00 -0500 1394 full false I Still Want More, God // Jeannie Cunnion I Still Want More, God // Jeannie Cunnion "What a miracle that he loves me the way he does, and that I get to love him back. It's just incredible." — Jeannie Cunnion

Today's Episode:  What happens when you ask God for more...of himself? He gives it! And it is good and vulnerable and beautiful. Want to hear more about it? Listen in to today's conversation with Jeannie Cunnion about her right-now, daily experience of Jesus. You'll be inspired and encouraged to ask God for more of himself too! 
 
This month's memory verse: “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” — John 15:5  

Today's guest: Jeannie Cunnion is a bestselling author and speaker whose most recent books and Bible studies include Closer to God, Mom Set Free, Don't Miss Out, and Never Alone. Her work has been featured on outlets such as the TODAY show, Fox News, CBN, and a host of popular podcasts. Jeannie holds a master's degree in social work, and she is the co-founder of The 509 Foundation. She and her husband, Mike, live in Greenwich, Connecticut, with their five boys. Connect with Jeannie at JeannieCunnion.com.

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]]> "What a miracle that he loves me the way he does, and that I get to love him back. It's just incredible." — Jeannie Cunnion

Today's Episode:  What happens when you ask God for more...of himself? He gives it! And it is good and vulnerable and beautiful. Want to hear more about it? Listen in to today's conversation with Jeannie Cunnion about her right-now, daily experience of Jesus. You'll be inspired and encouraged to ask God for more of himself too! 
 
This month's memory verse: “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” — John 15:5  

Today's guest: Jeannie Cunnion is a bestselling author and speaker whose most recent books and Bible studies include Closer to God, Mom Set Free, Don't Miss Out, and Never Alone. Her work has been featured on outlets such as the TODAY show, Fox News, CBN, and a host of popular podcasts. Jeannie holds a master's degree in social work, and she is the co-founder of The 509 Foundation. She and her husband, Mike, live in Greenwich, Connecticut, with their five boys. Connect with Jeannie at JeannieCunnion.com.

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]]> Buzzsprout-16745738 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 01:00:00 -0500 2229 full false John 15:5 Deep Dive // What Does it Mean to Be IN Jesus? John 15:5 Deep Dive // What Does it Mean to Be IN Jesus? "Even though the Holy Spirit is in us...we can grieve him. We can ignore him. We can go our own way. We can be in sin. We can not listen to the one who is guiding us. We can not choose to follow him." — Natalie Abbott

Today's episode:  Today Natalie Abbott is talking very practically about what it means to remain in Jesus and for him to remain in us. She answers how it is that Jesus is in us—whether his presence in us is experiential, emotional, symbolic or something more. She also unpacks the two specific ways that believers are to remain in Jesus. Finally, she encourages believers to share the abundant life we receive from Jesus with our friends. 

This month's memory verse: “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” — John 15:5

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  • Read more about the mutual indwelling of the Father, Son and Spirit here.
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]]> "Even though the Holy Spirit is in us...we can grieve him. We can ignore him. We can go our own way. We can be in sin. We can not listen to the one who is guiding us. We can not choose to follow him." — Natalie Abbott

Today's episode:  Today Natalie Abbott is talking very practically about what it means to remain in Jesus and for him to remain in us. She answers how it is that Jesus is in us—whether his presence in us is experiential, emotional, symbolic or something more. She also unpacks the two specific ways that believers are to remain in Jesus. Finally, she encourages believers to share the abundant life we receive from Jesus with our friends. 

This month's memory verse: “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” — John 15:5

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]]> Buzzsprout-16705208 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0600 987 full false Gospel Grounded Compassion // Daniel Wendt Gospel Grounded Compassion // Daniel Wendt "Shame is an identity statement. It's saying not that I did something bad, but I am bad...And for the believer, that identity claim of shame does not stick. It's not true. By believing Jesus was who he said he was and did what he said he did, that means your identity is a child of God. Full stop." 

— Daniel Wendt

Today's Episode: Natalie is chatting about compassion with her good friend and christian counselor Daniel Wendt. Daniel shares his own story of grappling with God's goodness and compassion through a life-altering season in his early adulthood. He helps us see how God the compassion and forgiveness of God are available to all of us even (and especially) when we mess up and get caught in a cycle of shame. Finally, he unpacks the difference between offering compassion and forgiveness to those who hurt us and fully reconciling with them. It's a super helpful episode, one you won't want to miss! 
 
This month's memory verse: "Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." — Lamentations 3:22-23

Today's guest: Daniel Wendt is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Harrisburg Pennsylvania, helping individuals, couples, and families through his private practice. Additionally, he provides Faith-Integrated Life Coaching virtually for those residing outside of the state. Please reach out to danielwendtinfo@gmail.com if you would like to connect with him. Daniel and his wife Samantha have two children and enjoy camping, hiking, and stressing out together while watching the Philadelphia Eagles play. 

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]]> "Shame is an identity statement. It's saying not that I did something bad, but I am bad...And for the believer, that identity claim of shame does not stick. It's not true. By believing Jesus was who he said he was and did what he said he did, that means your identity is a child of God. Full stop." 

— Daniel Wendt

Today's Episode: Natalie is chatting about compassion with her good friend and christian counselor Daniel Wendt. Daniel shares his own story of grappling with God's goodness and compassion through a life-altering season in his early adulthood. He helps us see how God the compassion and forgiveness of God are available to all of us even (and especially) when we mess up and get caught in a cycle of shame. Finally, he unpacks the difference between offering compassion and forgiveness to those who hurt us and fully reconciling with them. It's a super helpful episode, one you won't want to miss! 
 
This month's memory verse: "Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." — Lamentations 3:22-23

Today's guest: Daniel Wendt is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Harrisburg Pennsylvania, helping individuals, couples, and families through his private practice. Additionally, he provides Faith-Integrated Life Coaching virtually for those residing outside of the state. Please reach out to danielwendtinfo@gmail.com if you would like to connect with him. Daniel and his wife Samantha have two children and enjoy camping, hiking, and stressing out together while watching the Philadelphia Eagles play. 

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  • Read The Pour Over for unbiased news from a Christian perspective. It's FREE!
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]]> Buzzsprout-16575167 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 01:00:00 -0600 2135 full false Living in and Living out Compassion // Natalie & Vera Living in and Living out Compassion // Natalie & Vera "When we think, 'But I'm too far away from God' or 'You don't understand what I've done or the shame that I carry around with me' or whatever it is... There is nothing so great that it can keep us from the compassion God has for us."
— Natalie Abbott

Today's Episode: How do we experience God's daily compassion for us? And how do we live it out? Thats what Dwell Differently co-founders and sisters, Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz, are talking about today. You'll hear about God's loyal and limitless compassion and love towards his children, our experience of him, and how we can live like him when we show love and compassion towards others.   

This month's memory verse: "Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." — Lamentations 3:22-23

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]]> "When we think, 'But I'm too far away from God' or 'You don't understand what I've done or the shame that I carry around with me' or whatever it is... There is nothing so great that it can keep us from the compassion God has for us."
— Natalie Abbott

Today's Episode: How do we experience God's daily compassion for us? And how do we live it out? Thats what Dwell Differently co-founders and sisters, Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz, are talking about today. You'll hear about God's loyal and limitless compassion and love towards his children, our experience of him, and how we can live like him when we show love and compassion towards others.   

This month's memory verse: "Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." — Lamentations 3:22-23

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]]> Buzzsprout-16575028 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:00:00 -0600 1457 full false In Her Grief, God Was There // Phylicia Masonheimer In Her Grief, God Was There // Phylicia Masonheimer "God is just so kind. He's so patient. His heart is for his people. So in the midst of loss and grief—which he himself has experienced—he wants to be near us, even if that means we're beating our fists on his chest."
— Phylicia Masonheimer

Today's Episode: How do we navigate grief and loss? How do we find comfort and experience peace in difficult seasons? That's what Natalie is discussing with today's guest, Phylicia Masonheimer. Phylicia tells the story of 2024—one of the hardest years of her life. She walks us through how she dealt with her raw emotions, how she relied on Scripture and prayer for help and healing, and how she experienced God's compassion through visible expressions of his grace to her and her family. It's such a beautiful and compelling story. May it encourage your heart.   
 
This month's memory verse: "Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." — Lamentations 3:22-23

Today's guest: Phylicia Masonheimer is founder of Every Woman a Theologian, an online ministry teaching Christians how to know what they believe, live it boldly, and communicate it graciously. She is an author, blogger and host of the chart-topping podcast, Verity with Phylicia Masonheimer. Phylicia and her husband Josh live in Petoskey, MI with their three children Adeline, Geneva, and Ivan.

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]]> "God is just so kind. He's so patient. His heart is for his people. So in the midst of loss and grief—which he himself has experienced—he wants to be near us, even if that means we're beating our fists on his chest."
— Phylicia Masonheimer

Today's Episode: How do we navigate grief and loss? How do we find comfort and experience peace in difficult seasons? That's what Natalie is discussing with today's guest, Phylicia Masonheimer. Phylicia tells the story of 2024—one of the hardest years of her life. She walks us through how she dealt with her raw emotions, how she relied on Scripture and prayer for help and healing, and how she experienced God's compassion through visible expressions of his grace to her and her family. It's such a beautiful and compelling story. May it encourage your heart.   
 
This month's memory verse: "Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." — Lamentations 3:22-23

Today's guest: Phylicia Masonheimer is founder of Every Woman a Theologian, an online ministry teaching Christians how to know what they believe, live it boldly, and communicate it graciously. She is an author, blogger and host of the chart-topping podcast, Verity with Phylicia Masonheimer. Phylicia and her husband Josh live in Petoskey, MI with their three children Adeline, Geneva, and Ivan.

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]]> Buzzsprout-16570085 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 01:00:00 -0600 2324 full false Lamentations 3:22-23 Deep Dive // God's Compassion When We Mess Up Lamentations 3:22-23 Deep Dive // God's Compassion When We Mess Up "Somehow, God is still compassionate, God is still in love with his people, and he's still the rescuer, even when they are the ones who have turned away and have run after other things, and they have not listened and repented. So from that deep place of sadness and of judgement...to have a verse like this sprout out of it, is just absolutely beautiful."
— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode:  Natalie gives new insight on an often familiar verse about seeking the Lord when we're going through hard times. We know that God helps us through all sorts of messes in our lives. But what about when we're the ones making the mess? Natalie helps us see how God's compassion never fails us, even then. In this episode, you'll understand more about what it means to lament and to trust God's great love and compassion to pull you though.

This month's memory verse: "Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." — Lamentations 3:22-23

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]]> "Somehow, God is still compassionate, God is still in love with his people, and he's still the rescuer, even when they are the ones who have turned away and have run after other things, and they have not listened and repented. So from that deep place of sadness and of judgement...to have a verse like this sprout out of it, is just absolutely beautiful."
— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode:  Natalie gives new insight on an often familiar verse about seeking the Lord when we're going through hard times. We know that God helps us through all sorts of messes in our lives. But what about when we're the ones making the mess? Natalie helps us see how God's compassion never fails us, even then. In this episode, you'll understand more about what it means to lament and to trust God's great love and compassion to pull you though.

This month's memory verse: "Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." — Lamentations 3:22-23

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]]> Buzzsprout-16437855 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 01:00:00 -0600 1347 full false BONUS Q & A // Are Tattoos Sinful? and Other Questions BONUS Q & A // Are Tattoos Sinful? and Other Questions "Are tattoos wrong? Or rather, aren't tattoos wrong? We're going to look at the Bible and what it says about tattoos."
— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Listen in as Natalie answers our three most asked questions. Find out the value and purpose of memorizing just one Bible verse each month. Learn about the different Bible translations and why Dwell Differently uses the version they do. And finally, find out what the Bible says about tattoos.    

This month's memory verse: “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” — Phil 3:14

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]]> "Are tattoos wrong? Or rather, aren't tattoos wrong? We're going to look at the Bible and what it says about tattoos."
— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Listen in as Natalie answers our three most asked questions. Find out the value and purpose of memorizing just one Bible verse each month. Learn about the different Bible translations and why Dwell Differently uses the version they do. And finally, find out what the Bible says about tattoos.    

This month's memory verse: “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” — Phil 3:14

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]]> Buzzsprout-16438188 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 01:00:00 -0600 1239 full false Speaking of Heaven // Jennifer Rothschild Speaking of Heaven // Jennifer Rothschild "Sometimes we think, 'when I get to heaven someday, then I'll get to meet Jesus, and it's going go be this glorious introduction.' No the reality is that it should be a glorious reunion because we walk with him so much now...that when we get to heaven someday, it'll be like we're embraced by the one we've known our whole life."
— Jennifer Rothschild

Today's Episode: Want to know more about heaven?
Listen in on one of Natalie's favorite conversations. She's talking about heaven with Jennifer Rothschild, who just released HEAVEN: When Faith Becomes Sight. Find out about what Jennifer had to un-learn about heaven. Discover more about what heaven is like, how we get there, why it matters now, and how heaven is like Neapolitan ice cream. It's such an encouraging conversation, one that will impact not only your tomorrow, but your right now.
 
This month's memory verse: “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” — Phil 3:14
 
Today's guest: Jennifer Rothschild is known for her substance and down-to-earth teaching style and has shared her inspiring messages to audiences across the country. She is host of the 4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild and the author of numerous books and Bible studies. She has been blind since age fifteen and says the greatest lesson she’s learned in the dark is that it doesn’t have to be well with your circumstances to be well with your soul. Her newest Bible study book, HEAVEN: When Faith Becomes Sight is available wherever books are sold. 

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]]> "Sometimes we think, 'when I get to heaven someday, then I'll get to meet Jesus, and it's going go be this glorious introduction.' No the reality is that it should be a glorious reunion because we walk with him so much now...that when we get to heaven someday, it'll be like we're embraced by the one we've known our whole life."
— Jennifer Rothschild

Today's Episode: Want to know more about heaven?
Listen in on one of Natalie's favorite conversations. She's talking about heaven with Jennifer Rothschild, who just released HEAVEN: When Faith Becomes Sight. Find out about what Jennifer had to un-learn about heaven. Discover more about what heaven is like, how we get there, why it matters now, and how heaven is like Neapolitan ice cream. It's such an encouraging conversation, one that will impact not only your tomorrow, but your right now.
 
This month's memory verse: “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” — Phil 3:14
 
Today's guest: Jennifer Rothschild is known for her substance and down-to-earth teaching style and has shared her inspiring messages to audiences across the country. She is host of the 4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild and the author of numerous books and Bible studies. She has been blind since age fifteen and says the greatest lesson she’s learned in the dark is that it doesn’t have to be well with your circumstances to be well with your soul. Her newest Bible study book, HEAVEN: When Faith Becomes Sight is available wherever books are sold. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-16256705 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 02:00:00 -0600 2327 full false Jesus Is the Goal, Jesus Is the Prize // Natalie & Vera Jesus Is the Goal, Jesus Is the Prize // Natalie & Vera "What if Jesus doesn’t want anything from you? What if instead, he just wants to be closer to you?"
— Natalie Abbott

Today's Episode: What does it look like when Jesus is your life goal? How do we live that out? That's what sisters and Dwell Differently Co-founders Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz are talking about on today's episode. Listen in as they share how they've worked to set small goals and create habits to make Jesus the ultimate goal in their lives.

This month's memory verse: “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” — Phil 3:14

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]]> "What if Jesus doesn’t want anything from you? What if instead, he just wants to be closer to you?"
— Natalie Abbott

Today's Episode: What does it look like when Jesus is your life goal? How do we live that out? That's what sisters and Dwell Differently Co-founders Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz are talking about on today's episode. Listen in as they share how they've worked to set small goals and create habits to make Jesus the ultimate goal in their lives.

This month's memory verse: “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” — Phil 3:14

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]]> Buzzsprout-15977205 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 01:00:00 -0600 1631 full false Create Counter-Habits // Justin Whitmel Earley Create Counter-Habits // Justin Whitmel Earley "So these became for me my rule of life: I'm going to do Scripture before phone. I'm going to do at least one communal meal a day. I'm going to turn my phone off for at least one hour each evening. And these were counter-liturgies to the habits I already had."

Today's Episode: Listen in as Natalie talks all things "habits" with author and expert, Justin Whitlmel Earley. He tells us that we don't stop bad habits, but replace them with better habits. He calls our attention to all of the bells and dings we respond to throughout our days and asks us to create our own intentional "counter-habits" of bells and dings. He speaks with practicality and compassion about our calling as believers to live out the faith we say we believe by creating habits that will keep us on the right path. It's a compelling, super-helpful conversation—one that will have you putting Justin's books on your reading list this year. 

This month's memory verse: “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” — Phil 3:14

Today's guest: Justin Whitmel Earley is a lawyer, author and speaker from Richmond, VA. Most of all, he is a husband to Lauren and a father to his four sons – Whit, Asher, Coulter and Shep. But he also graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in English Literature before spending four years in Shanghai, China, teaching and writing. Justin got his law degree from the Georgetown University Law Center and he now runs his own business law practice under the Earley Business Legal (www.earleybusinesslegal.com). His books include, The Common Rule – Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction, Habits of the Household – Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms, and Made for People – Why We Drift into Loneliness and How to Fight for a Life of Friendship. 

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]]> "So these became for me my rule of life: I'm going to do Scripture before phone. I'm going to do at least one communal meal a day. I'm going to turn my phone off for at least one hour each evening. And these were counter-liturgies to the habits I already had."

Today's Episode: Listen in as Natalie talks all things "habits" with author and expert, Justin Whitlmel Earley. He tells us that we don't stop bad habits, but replace them with better habits. He calls our attention to all of the bells and dings we respond to throughout our days and asks us to create our own intentional "counter-habits" of bells and dings. He speaks with practicality and compassion about our calling as believers to live out the faith we say we believe by creating habits that will keep us on the right path. It's a compelling, super-helpful conversation—one that will have you putting Justin's books on your reading list this year. 

This month's memory verse: “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” — Phil 3:14

Today's guest: Justin Whitmel Earley is a lawyer, author and speaker from Richmond, VA. Most of all, he is a husband to Lauren and a father to his four sons – Whit, Asher, Coulter and Shep. But he also graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in English Literature before spending four years in Shanghai, China, teaching and writing. Justin got his law degree from the Georgetown University Law Center and he now runs his own business law practice under the Earley Business Legal (www.earleybusinesslegal.com). His books include, The Common Rule – Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction, Habits of the Household – Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms, and Made for People – Why We Drift into Loneliness and How to Fight for a Life of Friendship. 

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]]> https://dwelldifferently.com/blogs/podcast Natalie Abbott, Justin Whitmel Earley Buzzsprout-16266983 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 02:00:00 -0600 2663 full false Philippians 3:14 Deep Dive // What Do You Stand to Gain? Philippians 3:14 Deep Dive // What Do You Stand to Gain? "All the gains—gaining Christ, being found in him, eternity with him—all of that, even suffering is on one side of the balance and all of our earthly, temporal gains are on the other side of the balance. Which one is the better deal? Would you make that trade?"
— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Have you ever made a trade where you were the big winner? In today's teaching episode, Natalie Abbott helps us see how in Christ we gain everything. The questions she asks again and again is whether we're rightly seeing our earthly gains as losses and seeing Christ as our greatest gain. She encourages us, just like our verse does, to press on to win the prize, which is Jesus himself. 

This month's memory verse: “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” — Phil 3:14

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]]> "All the gains—gaining Christ, being found in him, eternity with him—all of that, even suffering is on one side of the balance and all of our earthly, temporal gains are on the other side of the balance. Which one is the better deal? Would you make that trade?"
— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Have you ever made a trade where you were the big winner? In today's teaching episode, Natalie Abbott helps us see how in Christ we gain everything. The questions she asks again and again is whether we're rightly seeing our earthly gains as losses and seeing Christ as our greatest gain. She encourages us, just like our verse does, to press on to win the prize, which is Jesus himself. 

This month's memory verse: “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” — Phil 3:14

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]]> Buzzsprout-16276491 Wed, 01 Jan 2025 02:00:00 -0600 1548 full false Step Out Into the Light // Felicity Carswell Step Out Into the Light // Felicity Carswell "It was my instinctive reaction to run back into the darkness...Whereas the more I know Jesus—the more I am in the Word, the more I am running towards the light—the more this life that God has given me just makes sense."
— Felicity Carswell
 
Today's Episode: Today we're talking about the light and life of Jesus with Felicity Carswell.  Felicity talks about the scary reality of being exposed by the light of Jesus and yet the forgiveness that we always find there. She shares about her own first experience of Jesus and coming into the light. But she also shares about the good, daily practice of exposing our hearts to the light and fighting the sin in our lives. She encourages us not only to live in the light but to invite others to step out into the light with the compassion that comes from allowing it to work in our own lives.

This month's memory verse: “In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind.” — John 1:4
 
Today's guest: Felicity is from England, but currently lives near Chicago, Illinois with her book-selling husband, Jonathan, and two young sons, Rufus and Billy. She loves to teach the Bible in her local church, and disciple women on a one to one basis. She hosts a podcast with her sister called Two Sisters and a Cup of Tea that seeks to chat through the Bible and drive it to the heart.

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]]> "It was my instinctive reaction to run back into the darkness...Whereas the more I know Jesus—the more I am in the Word, the more I am running towards the light—the more this life that God has given me just makes sense."
— Felicity Carswell
 
Today's Episode: Today we're talking about the light and life of Jesus with Felicity Carswell.  Felicity talks about the scary reality of being exposed by the light of Jesus and yet the forgiveness that we always find there. She shares about her own first experience of Jesus and coming into the light. But she also shares about the good, daily practice of exposing our hearts to the light and fighting the sin in our lives. She encourages us not only to live in the light but to invite others to step out into the light with the compassion that comes from allowing it to work in our own lives.

This month's memory verse: “In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind.” — John 1:4
 
Today's guest: Felicity is from England, but currently lives near Chicago, Illinois with her book-selling husband, Jonathan, and two young sons, Rufus and Billy. She loves to teach the Bible in her local church, and disciple women on a one to one basis. She hosts a podcast with her sister called Two Sisters and a Cup of Tea that seeks to chat through the Bible and drive it to the heart.

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]]> https://dwelldifferently.com/ Buzzsprout-16083776 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 02:00:00 -0600 2229 full false Lord, Wake Me Up! Lord, Wake Me Up! "I wrote in [my journal] to the Lord, 'Would you wake me up?' I wanna be awake. I want this verse to be real—that I would live a life of light, and that I would believe that Jesus is my life, and that I would be compelled to share it with others...I want to go out there and tell people about Jesus, but I was walking around like a dead person, weak and afraid of what it might mean if I wrote in [my journal], 'Wake me up.'"
— Vera Schmitz
 
Today's Episode: Today's episode with Natalie and Vera is the very thing our souls need. We need to be reminded that Jesus is the light and Jesus is the life. Sometimes we fall asleep to this reality and we need Jesus to wake us up! Listen in as they confess their own tendencies to shrink back from Jesus, especially when things are hard. But he is always right there (especially in his Word) waiting to meet us with arms open wide. May this episode compel you (no matter where you are) to step even more into the light of Jesus and experience his life today!

This month's memory verse: "In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind." John 1:4

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]]> "I wrote in [my journal] to the Lord, 'Would you wake me up?' I wanna be awake. I want this verse to be real—that I would live a life of light, and that I would believe that Jesus is my life, and that I would be compelled to share it with others...I want to go out there and tell people about Jesus, but I was walking around like a dead person, weak and afraid of what it might mean if I wrote in [my journal], 'Wake me up.'"
— Vera Schmitz
 
Today's Episode: Today's episode with Natalie and Vera is the very thing our souls need. We need to be reminded that Jesus is the light and Jesus is the life. Sometimes we fall asleep to this reality and we need Jesus to wake us up! Listen in as they confess their own tendencies to shrink back from Jesus, especially when things are hard. But he is always right there (especially in his Word) waiting to meet us with arms open wide. May this episode compel you (no matter where you are) to step even more into the light of Jesus and experience his life today!

This month's memory verse: "In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind." John 1:4

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  • Shop our SALE and give thoughtful, Christ-centered gifts at deep discounts!
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  • Find out more about the easy button for Scripture memory: the Dwell Differently membership.
  • Need a prayer journal, check out the one Vera uses from Hosanna Revival here. 
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]]> Buzzsprout-16013699 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 01:00:00 -0600 1474 full false Light Always Wins // Tara-Leigh Cobble Light Always Wins // Tara-Leigh Cobble "You can't gather up a bunch of darkness and put out a candle. But you bring in one candle, and it always beats the dark. Light is always stronger. Light always wins."
— Tara-Leigh Cobble
 
Today's Episode: Do you need to be reminded that the light of Jesus always wins over every dark thing? Then this is the episode for you! Listen in as Tara-Leigh Cobble and Natalie bring encouragement, biblical teaching, and hones, practical dialogue about the abundant life we can experience when we walk in the light of Jesus. They talk about the fear of the dark, Tara-Leigh's struggle with sleeplessness, and what she learned in the dark. They also talk about the victory of Jesus over every dark thing in our lives and what it looks like to walk in the abundant life of light. Finally, they discuss how our experience of Jesus should compel us to share his light with others. It's such an encouraging conversation, you won't want to miss it!

This month's memory verse: “In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind.” — John 1:4
 
Today's guest: Tara-Leigh Cobble's zeal for Biblical literacy is at the heart of everything she creates. Her goal is to help people read, understand, and love Scripture. Her daily podcast, "The Bible Recap", guides listeners through a chronological 1-Year Bible reading plan. She created and leads D-Group International, which has grown into an international network of 300+ weekly Bible studies that meet in homes, churches, and online. She also writes and hosts a daily radio show called "The God Shot" and leads trips to Israel to study the Bible on site. Her book The Bible Recap and Bible study He’s Where the Joy Is are outlets for understanding Scripture as a whole and the Trinity in particular. She lives in Dallas, TX, where she has no pets, children, or anything that might die if she forgets to feed it.

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]]> "You can't gather up a bunch of darkness and put out a candle. But you bring in one candle, and it always beats the dark. Light is always stronger. Light always wins."
— Tara-Leigh Cobble
 
Today's Episode: Do you need to be reminded that the light of Jesus always wins over every dark thing? Then this is the episode for you! Listen in as Tara-Leigh Cobble and Natalie bring encouragement, biblical teaching, and hones, practical dialogue about the abundant life we can experience when we walk in the light of Jesus. They talk about the fear of the dark, Tara-Leigh's struggle with sleeplessness, and what she learned in the dark. They also talk about the victory of Jesus over every dark thing in our lives and what it looks like to walk in the abundant life of light. Finally, they discuss how our experience of Jesus should compel us to share his light with others. It's such an encouraging conversation, you won't want to miss it!

This month's memory verse: “In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind.” — John 1:4
 
Today's guest: Tara-Leigh Cobble's zeal for Biblical literacy is at the heart of everything she creates. Her goal is to help people read, understand, and love Scripture. Her daily podcast, "The Bible Recap", guides listeners through a chronological 1-Year Bible reading plan. She created and leads D-Group International, which has grown into an international network of 300+ weekly Bible studies that meet in homes, churches, and online. She also writes and hosts a daily radio show called "The God Shot" and leads trips to Israel to study the Bible on site. Her book The Bible Recap and Bible study He’s Where the Joy Is are outlets for understanding Scripture as a whole and the Trinity in particular. She lives in Dallas, TX, where she has no pets, children, or anything that might die if she forgets to feed it.

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  • Find out more about Tara Leigh Cobble here.
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]]> Buzzsprout-16228709 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 02:00:00 -0600 1874 full false John 1:4 Deep Dive // The Light of All Mankind John 1:4 Deep Dive // The Light of All Mankind "When the light of Jesus comes on in our dark hearts, the darkness must flee!"
— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: We want life—real life, lasting life, full life—and this is precisely what what Jesus offers us! Listen in as Natalie Abbott unpacks the metaphors Jesus uses to explain the life he wants to give us. She narrows in on the metaphor of light, helping us see what it communicates about eternal life, victory over sin and death, and the beauty of the Christian life.  This is the message of Jesus: the message of life and light! All we need to do to receive it is to believe it! It's a great episode and a helpful message to share with anyone who wants to know more about what it means to believe in Jesus.   

This month's memory verse: “In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind.” — John 1:4

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]]> "When the light of Jesus comes on in our dark hearts, the darkness must flee!"
— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: We want life—real life, lasting life, full life—and this is precisely what what Jesus offers us! Listen in as Natalie Abbott unpacks the metaphors Jesus uses to explain the life he wants to give us. She narrows in on the metaphor of light, helping us see what it communicates about eternal life, victory over sin and death, and the beauty of the Christian life.  This is the message of Jesus: the message of life and light! All we need to do to receive it is to believe it! It's a great episode and a helpful message to share with anyone who wants to know more about what it means to believe in Jesus.   

This month's memory verse: “In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind.” — John 1:4

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  • Read more of Natalie's thoughts in her post, Light to All! Life for All! The Best Christmas Offer.
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]]> Buzzsprout-16134579 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 02:00:00 -0600 1413 full false The Solid Rock of God's Love and Faithfulness // Carlos Smith The Solid Rock of God's Love and Faithfulness // Carlos Smith "Our feelings are important. But at the same time, we can't hang all of the weight of our being and our confidence on that, because they're going to vacillate, man. We've got to have something that's rock solid. And that's the Word of God. That's the presence of God." —Carlos Smith

Today's Episode: Natalie is chatting with Vera's pastor, Dr. Carlos Smith. It's such a great episode about the love and faithfulness of God. Listen in as they discuss being disappointed by our broken human relationships and our need to experience the love and faithfulness of God. Pastor Carlos shares with insight and compassion about finding healing, reorienting our feelings with truth, and experiencing God's presence both in his Word and through his people. 

This month's memory verse: "For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations." — Psalm 100:5
 
Today's guest: Dr. Carlos B. Smith has a deep passion for Jesus, his Word, and his people. He is the Lead Pastor of Refresh Community Church, a thriving, multiethnic, multicultural, and multigenerational congregation serving the Greater St. Louis Area.  

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]]> "Our feelings are important. But at the same time, we can't hang all of the weight of our being and our confidence on that, because they're going to vacillate, man. We've got to have something that's rock solid. And that's the Word of God. That's the presence of God." —Carlos Smith

Today's Episode: Natalie is chatting with Vera's pastor, Dr. Carlos Smith. It's such a great episode about the love and faithfulness of God. Listen in as they discuss being disappointed by our broken human relationships and our need to experience the love and faithfulness of God. Pastor Carlos shares with insight and compassion about finding healing, reorienting our feelings with truth, and experiencing God's presence both in his Word and through his people. 

This month's memory verse: "For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations." — Psalm 100:5
 
Today's guest: Dr. Carlos B. Smith has a deep passion for Jesus, his Word, and his people. He is the Lead Pastor of Refresh Community Church, a thriving, multiethnic, multicultural, and multigenerational congregation serving the Greater St. Louis Area.  

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  • Learn more about Carlos: check out his church and podcast!
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]]> Buzzsprout-16005875 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 01:00:00 -0600 2587 full false You Can't Earn OR Lose God's Love You Can't Earn OR Lose God's Love The everlasting love of God frees us from the fear of messing up and from hiding away from him when we do mess up (which is constantly). He's always that warm and loving Father who...even though your "wrecked the car"...says, "I am going to pay for that. My arms are open wide and I will love you regardless."
— Natalie Abbott

Today's Episode: Do you ever try to earn God's love for you? Or do you doubt his love when you mess up? Well, here's the best news, God's love isn't dependent on you. Today, Dwell co-founders Natalie and Vera are talking about the joy and relief of knowing that God is unchanging in his character. You'll be encouraged as they relate stories of how they've seen God's love, goodness, and faithfulness in their own lives.

This month's memory verse: "For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations." — Psalm 100:5

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]]> The everlasting love of God frees us from the fear of messing up and from hiding away from him when we do mess up (which is constantly). He's always that warm and loving Father who...even though your "wrecked the car"...says, "I am going to pay for that. My arms are open wide and I will love you regardless."
— Natalie Abbott

Today's Episode: Do you ever try to earn God's love for you? Or do you doubt his love when you mess up? Well, here's the best news, God's love isn't dependent on you. Today, Dwell co-founders Natalie and Vera are talking about the joy and relief of knowing that God is unchanging in his character. You'll be encouraged as they relate stories of how they've seen God's love, goodness, and faithfulness in their own lives.

This month's memory verse: "For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations." — Psalm 100:5

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]]> Buzzsprout-15938533 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 02:00:00 -0600 1574 full false All the Time, God is Good // Tina Boesch All the Time, God is Good // Tina Boesch "The reality is, we see God's goodness all the time—when we wake up in the morning and there's light streaming in through the window and the rains fall and water the earth—there are these things that are happening all the time that we can miss that are displays of God's goodness and his sustaining grace."
— Tina Boesch
 
Today's Episode: You won't want to miss today's episode about the amazing goodness of our God! Listen in as Tina Boesch and Natalie share personal stories of God's goodness. They encourage us to find and recount God's goodness in hard times. They relate stories about how we can experience goodness through God's people. Through it all, they relate how we see the nature of God's goodness as it's expressed throughout the Bible. You will walk away encouraged to recount God's goodness all the time, because he is good all the time, even when we don't quite see it.   

This month's memory verse: "For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations." — Psalm 100:5
 
Today's guest: Tina Boesch serves as manager of the Lifeway Women's Bible Study team. For fourteen years, she and her husband and their three kids—Lois, Micah, and Naomi—called Istanbul, Turkey, home. Now they've settled north of Nashville, but she still misses steaming cups of Turkish tea. Tina is the author of Given: The Forgotten Meaning and Practice of Blessing and has written for publications like Christianity Today and The Gospel Coalition. She earned a Master of Arts in Theology from Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. You can find some of her stained glass window design and writing on travel, art, Scripture, and life together at tinaboesch.com. 

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]]> "The reality is, we see God's goodness all the time—when we wake up in the morning and there's light streaming in through the window and the rains fall and water the earth—there are these things that are happening all the time that we can miss that are displays of God's goodness and his sustaining grace."
— Tina Boesch
 
Today's Episode: You won't want to miss today's episode about the amazing goodness of our God! Listen in as Tina Boesch and Natalie share personal stories of God's goodness. They encourage us to find and recount God's goodness in hard times. They relate stories about how we can experience goodness through God's people. Through it all, they relate how we see the nature of God's goodness as it's expressed throughout the Bible. You will walk away encouraged to recount God's goodness all the time, because he is good all the time, even when we don't quite see it.   

This month's memory verse: "For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations." — Psalm 100:5
 
Today's guest: Tina Boesch serves as manager of the Lifeway Women's Bible Study team. For fourteen years, she and her husband and their three kids—Lois, Micah, and Naomi—called Istanbul, Turkey, home. Now they've settled north of Nashville, but she still misses steaming cups of Turkish tea. Tina is the author of Given: The Forgotten Meaning and Practice of Blessing and has written for publications like Christianity Today and The Gospel Coalition. She earned a Master of Arts in Theology from Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. You can find some of her stained glass window design and writing on travel, art, Scripture, and life together at tinaboesch.com. 

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]]> https://dwelldifferently.com/blogs/podcast/all-the-time-god-is-good-tina-boesch Tina Boesch Buzzsprout-16006270 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 01:00:00 -0600 2981 Tina Boesch, Lifeway, God is good, Psalms full false Psalm 100:5 Deep Dive // God, Help Me Praise You! Psalm 100:5 Deep Dive // God, Help Me Praise You! "All of this praise is built on the foundational bedrock of who God is."
— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Has your praise ever felt hollow or empty? On today's episode, Dwell Differently cofounder Natalie Abbott shares about how she initially felt "meh" reading Psalm 100 and our memory verse. She shares how God met her in confessional prayer and used his Word to transform her heart and help her honestly say those words of praise. She also helps us see how God himself and his character must fuel our worship. Finally, she leaves us with practical tips on how we can build our own honest praise on the foundation of who God is.

This month's memory verse: "For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations." — Psalm 100:5

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]]> "All of this praise is built on the foundational bedrock of who God is."
— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Has your praise ever felt hollow or empty? On today's episode, Dwell Differently cofounder Natalie Abbott shares about how she initially felt "meh" reading Psalm 100 and our memory verse. She shares how God met her in confessional prayer and used his Word to transform her heart and help her honestly say those words of praise. She also helps us see how God himself and his character must fuel our worship. Finally, she leaves us with practical tips on how we can build our own honest praise on the foundation of who God is.

This month's memory verse: "For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations." — Psalm 100:5

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]]> https://dwelldifferently.com/blogs/podcast/psalm-100-5-deep-dive-god-help-me-praise-you Natalie Abbott Buzzsprout-15964619 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 01:00:00 -0600 1543 Psalms, Psalm 100:5 full false BONUS SERIES: Dwell on These Things, Ep. 6 //Courtney Doctor & Hunter Beless - Finding a Mentor BONUS SERIES: Dwell on These Things, Ep. 6 //Courtney Doctor & Hunter Beless - Finding a Mentor "Everybody has a 'yes' they can give [to mentor someone]. Give up your time for the good of someone else, then you will...also grow in it."
— Courtney Doctor

Today's Episode: What does a mentoring relationship really look like? Today Courtney Doctor and Hunter Beless are pulling back the curtain of their mentoring relationship. They are real and deep and rooted in the Word. And they are fun and practical and hilarious, and you won't want the conversation to end! We hope this episode blesses you and encourages you to intentionally pursue relationships with your gospel-friends like Hunter and Courtney do.

Today's Verse: "Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you." — Philippians 4:9

The Dwell on These Things Series: We’re talking about the 6 verses in our new Scripture memory Bible study with some of our favorite people! We’re talking about joy, peace, a firm mind, and the nearness of God himself. And we’re also talking with vulnerability and compassion about the things that plague our hearts, keep us up at night, and give us anxiety. Want more? Get the Dwell on These Things Bible study today!

Today's guests:
Courtney Doctor received an MDiv from Covenant Theological Seminary and currently serves as the Director of Women’s Initiatives for The Gospel Coalition. She is a Bible teacher and author of From Garden to Glory as well as several Bible studies including  In View of God’s Mercies, Behold and Believe, and Remember your Joy. Courtney and her husband Craig have four children, five beautiful grandchildren, and a goofy dog named Walter.
Hunter Beless is passionate about helping women and children know and love God more, especially through His Word. She is the founder of Journeywomen, hosts the Journeywomen podcast, and loves doing ministry in her local church context. Hunter and her husband, Brooks, have four wonderful kiddos. When they’re not snuggled up reading a good book, you can find the Beless family gardening, riding bikes, or exploring the Buffalo River. Learn more about Hunter at www.hunterbeless.com.

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]]> "Everybody has a 'yes' they can give [to mentor someone]. Give up your time for the good of someone else, then you will...also grow in it."
— Courtney Doctor

Today's Episode: What does a mentoring relationship really look like? Today Courtney Doctor and Hunter Beless are pulling back the curtain of their mentoring relationship. They are real and deep and rooted in the Word. And they are fun and practical and hilarious, and you won't want the conversation to end! We hope this episode blesses you and encourages you to intentionally pursue relationships with your gospel-friends like Hunter and Courtney do.

Today's Verse: "Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you." — Philippians 4:9

The Dwell on These Things Series: We’re talking about the 6 verses in our new Scripture memory Bible study with some of our favorite people! We’re talking about joy, peace, a firm mind, and the nearness of God himself. And we’re also talking with vulnerability and compassion about the things that plague our hearts, keep us up at night, and give us anxiety. Want more? Get the Dwell on These Things Bible study today!

Today's guests:
Courtney Doctor received an MDiv from Covenant Theological Seminary and currently serves as the Director of Women’s Initiatives for The Gospel Coalition. She is a Bible teacher and author of From Garden to Glory as well as several Bible studies including  In View of God’s Mercies, Behold and Believe, and Remember your Joy. Courtney and her husband Craig have four children, five beautiful grandchildren, and a goofy dog named Walter.
Hunter Beless is passionate about helping women and children know and love God more, especially through His Word. She is the founder of Journeywomen, hosts the Journeywomen podcast, and loves doing ministry in her local church context. Hunter and her husband, Brooks, have four wonderful kiddos. When they’re not snuggled up reading a good book, you can find the Beless family gardening, riding bikes, or exploring the Buffalo River. Learn more about Hunter at www.hunterbeless.com.

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]]> Buzzsprout-15664706 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0500 2640 full false BONUS SERIES: Dwell on These Things, Ep.5 // Elizabeth Woodson - Right Thinking BONUS SERIES: Dwell on These Things, Ep.5 // Elizabeth Woodson - Right Thinking "We have been formed by the world...and we have to be reformed by the way of truth."
— Elizabeth Woodson

Today's Episode: The world has so much impact on our thought life—on how we think about ourselves, about what matters, about who God is—and so often we just passively allow the world to form us. On this episode, Elizabeth Woodson is urging us not to just passively or thoughtlessly receive what the world is dishing out, but to actively take in God's Word and reform our thinking. She encourages us to spend time in God's Word—to meditate on it, study it, memorize it, and allow it to impact our whole person for good.    

Today's Verse: "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." — Philippians 4:8 

The Dwell on These Things Series: We’re talking about the 6 verses in our new Scripture memory Bible study with some of our favorite people! We’re talking about joy, peace, a firm mind, and the nearness of God himself. And we’re also talking with vulnerability and compassion about the things that plague our hearts, keep us up at night, and give us anxiety. Want more? Get the Dwell on These Things Bible study today!

Today's guest: Elizabeth Woodson is a Bible teacher, the author of Embrace Your Life and From Beginning to Forever, and the founder of The Woodson Institute, an organization that equips believers to understand and grow in their Christian faith. She is also a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a master’s in Christian education.

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]]> "We have been formed by the world...and we have to be reformed by the way of truth."
— Elizabeth Woodson

Today's Episode: The world has so much impact on our thought life—on how we think about ourselves, about what matters, about who God is—and so often we just passively allow the world to form us. On this episode, Elizabeth Woodson is urging us not to just passively or thoughtlessly receive what the world is dishing out, but to actively take in God's Word and reform our thinking. She encourages us to spend time in God's Word—to meditate on it, study it, memorize it, and allow it to impact our whole person for good.    

Today's Verse: "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." — Philippians 4:8 

The Dwell on These Things Series: We’re talking about the 6 verses in our new Scripture memory Bible study with some of our favorite people! We’re talking about joy, peace, a firm mind, and the nearness of God himself. And we’re also talking with vulnerability and compassion about the things that plague our hearts, keep us up at night, and give us anxiety. Want more? Get the Dwell on These Things Bible study today!

Today's guest: Elizabeth Woodson is a Bible teacher, the author of Embrace Your Life and From Beginning to Forever, and the founder of The Woodson Institute, an organization that equips believers to understand and grow in their Christian faith. She is also a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a master’s in Christian education.

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]]> Buzzsprout-15664960 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 02:00:00 -0500 2235 full false BONUS EPISODE: Dwell on These Things, Ep. 4 // Melissa Spoelstra - Finding Peace BONUS EPISODE: Dwell on These Things, Ep. 4 // Melissa Spoelstra - Finding Peace "I can actually hold on to peace and grief at the same time. I can hold on to peace and disappointment at the same time. I can savor the peace that Jesus offers me because of who he is, not because of what is going on in my life."
— Melissa Spoelstra

Today's Episode: Looking for real and lasting peace—peace that isn't dependent on perfect outcomes or shifting circumstances? Then stop right here and take a listen. Today Natalie and Vera are chatting with Melissa Spoelstra about peace. She helps us understand that Biblical peace isn't a tranquil state of circumstances, but a tranquil state of the soul. She helps us see how real and lasting peace is found in Jesus, and she gives us practical insights into how we can find our peace in him. 

Today's Verse: "And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." — Philippians 4:7

The Dwell on These Things Series: We’re talking about the 6 verses in our new Scripture memory Bible study with some of our favorite people! We’re talking about joy, peace, a firm mind, and the nearness of God himself. And we’re also talking with vulnerability and compassion about the things that plague our hearts, keep us up at night, and give us anxiety. Want more? Get the Dwell on These Things Bible study today!

Today's guest: Melissa Spoelstra is a Bible teacher and author who is madly in love with Jesus. She is passionate about studying God’s Word and helping women of all ages to seek Christ and know Him more intimately through serious Bible study. Melissa has a degree in Bible theology and has authored many Bible studies, including Isaiah: Striving Less and Trusting God More and The Gospel of John: Savoring the Peace of Jesus in a Chaotic World. Melissa enjoys spending time with her pastor husband, Sean, and their children: Zach & Morgan, Abby, Sara, Rachel, and Yoni.  

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]]> "I can actually hold on to peace and grief at the same time. I can hold on to peace and disappointment at the same time. I can savor the peace that Jesus offers me because of who he is, not because of what is going on in my life."
— Melissa Spoelstra

Today's Episode: Looking for real and lasting peace—peace that isn't dependent on perfect outcomes or shifting circumstances? Then stop right here and take a listen. Today Natalie and Vera are chatting with Melissa Spoelstra about peace. She helps us understand that Biblical peace isn't a tranquil state of circumstances, but a tranquil state of the soul. She helps us see how real and lasting peace is found in Jesus, and she gives us practical insights into how we can find our peace in him. 

Today's Verse: "And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." — Philippians 4:7

The Dwell on These Things Series: We’re talking about the 6 verses in our new Scripture memory Bible study with some of our favorite people! We’re talking about joy, peace, a firm mind, and the nearness of God himself. And we’re also talking with vulnerability and compassion about the things that plague our hearts, keep us up at night, and give us anxiety. Want more? Get the Dwell on These Things Bible study today!

Today's guest: Melissa Spoelstra is a Bible teacher and author who is madly in love with Jesus. She is passionate about studying God’s Word and helping women of all ages to seek Christ and know Him more intimately through serious Bible study. Melissa has a degree in Bible theology and has authored many Bible studies, including Isaiah: Striving Less and Trusting God More and The Gospel of John: Savoring the Peace of Jesus in a Chaotic World. Melissa enjoys spending time with her pastor husband, Sean, and their children: Zach & Morgan, Abby, Sara, Rachel, and Yoni.  

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]]> Buzzsprout-15665054 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500 2113 full false BONUS SERIES: Dwell on These Things, Ep. 3 // Debra Fileta - The Anxiety Exchange BONUS SERIES: Dwell on These Things, Ep. 3 // Debra Fileta - The Anxiety Exchange "When you feel anxious, your body is sending you this signal. Don't just sit in that. Respond. Do something about it. Go to prayer; ask God to help you realign your mindset...Give him the burdens. Go to this quiet special place and start to adjust and recalibrate and do things differently. And when you leave that place, you will be filled with the peace of God."
— Debra Fileta

Today's Episode: Debra Fileta wants you to take good care of your soul. In today's episode she helps us see how anxiety is an alarm signal that lets us know something's wrong in us. She encourages us to consider and incorporate the spiritual rhythms Jesus practiced in our own lives. It's a really practical, encouraging conversation...one you won't want to miss!

Today's Verse: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." — Philippians 4:6

The Dwell on These Things Series: We’re talking about the 6 verses in our new Scripture memory Bible study with some of our favorite people! We’re talking about the highest highs—like joy and peace and a firm mind and the nearness of God himself. And we’re also talking with vulnerability and compassion about our lowest lows—like the things that plague our hearts, keep us up at night, and give us anxiety. These are such good, honest, real conversations with real friends and experts on these matters. Want more? Get the Dwell on These Things Bible study today!

Today's guest: Debra Fileta is a Licensed Professional Counselor, relationship expert, national speaker, and founder of the Debra Fileta Counselor’s Network. She is the author of True Love Dates, Choosing Marriage: Why it Has To Start With We > Me, Love in Every Season, Are You Really OK?, Married Sex, RESET, and Soul Care. Debra is the creator of the popular relationship advice blog, www.TrueLoveDates.com, and the host of Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta Podcast where she facilitates on-air authentic counseling-style sessions.  You may also recognize her voice from her 200+ articles published across the internet. Connect with her on Facebook or Instagram!

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]]> "When you feel anxious, your body is sending you this signal. Don't just sit in that. Respond. Do something about it. Go to prayer; ask God to help you realign your mindset...Give him the burdens. Go to this quiet special place and start to adjust and recalibrate and do things differently. And when you leave that place, you will be filled with the peace of God."
— Debra Fileta

Today's Episode: Debra Fileta wants you to take good care of your soul. In today's episode she helps us see how anxiety is an alarm signal that lets us know something's wrong in us. She encourages us to consider and incorporate the spiritual rhythms Jesus practiced in our own lives. It's a really practical, encouraging conversation...one you won't want to miss!

Today's Verse: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." — Philippians 4:6

The Dwell on These Things Series: We’re talking about the 6 verses in our new Scripture memory Bible study with some of our favorite people! We’re talking about the highest highs—like joy and peace and a firm mind and the nearness of God himself. And we’re also talking with vulnerability and compassion about our lowest lows—like the things that plague our hearts, keep us up at night, and give us anxiety. These are such good, honest, real conversations with real friends and experts on these matters. Want more? Get the Dwell on These Things Bible study today!

Today's guest: Debra Fileta is a Licensed Professional Counselor, relationship expert, national speaker, and founder of the Debra Fileta Counselor’s Network. She is the author of True Love Dates, Choosing Marriage: Why it Has To Start With We > Me, Love in Every Season, Are You Really OK?, Married Sex, RESET, and Soul Care. Debra is the creator of the popular relationship advice blog, www.TrueLoveDates.com, and the host of Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta Podcast where she facilitates on-air authentic counseling-style sessions.  You may also recognize her voice from her 200+ articles published across the internet. Connect with her on Facebook or Instagram!

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]]> Buzzsprout-15664993 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0500 2113 full false BONUS SERIES: Dwell on These Things, Ep. 2 // Jeannie Cunnion - Get Closer to God BONUS SERIES: Dwell on These Things, Ep. 2 // Jeannie Cunnion - Get Closer to God "It grieves me that so many women and men struggle to experience God's presence...Somehow the enemy has fooled us into believing that enjoying [God's] presence, experiencing his presence, hearing his voice, being led by his Spirit, is something that they somehow haven't figured out the formula for."
— Jeannie Cunnion

Today's Episode: Jeannie Cunnion is convinced that God's purpose for you is to enjoy his presence. On today's episode, she shares how God goes about making himself available, and even, near to his people. It's such a beautiful conversation that will leave you not only wanting a closer relationship with Jesus, but also, practically equipped to pursue God as he pursues you. 

Today's Verse: "Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near." — Philippians 4:5

The Dwell on These Things Series: We’re talking about the 6 verses in our new Scripture memory Bible study with some of our favorite people! We’re talking about the highest highs—like joy and peace and a firm mind and the nearness of God himself. And we’re also talking with vulnerability and compassion about our lowest lows—like the things that plague our hearts, keep us up at night, and give us anxiety. These are such good, honest, real conversations with real friends and experts on these matters. Want more? Get the Dwell on These Things Bible study today!

Today's guest: Jeannie Cunnion is a bestselling author of several books and Bible Studies. Her work has been featured on outlets such as The TODAY show, Fox News, CBN, and a host of popular podcasts. Jeannie holds a master’s degree in social work and she is the co-founder of The 509 Foundation. She and her husband, Mike, live in Greenwich, Connecticut, with their five boys. Connect with her at JeannieCunnion.com.

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]]> "It grieves me that so many women and men struggle to experience God's presence...Somehow the enemy has fooled us into believing that enjoying [God's] presence, experiencing his presence, hearing his voice, being led by his Spirit, is something that they somehow haven't figured out the formula for."
— Jeannie Cunnion

Today's Episode: Jeannie Cunnion is convinced that God's purpose for you is to enjoy his presence. On today's episode, she shares how God goes about making himself available, and even, near to his people. It's such a beautiful conversation that will leave you not only wanting a closer relationship with Jesus, but also, practically equipped to pursue God as he pursues you. 

Today's Verse: "Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near." — Philippians 4:5

The Dwell on These Things Series: We’re talking about the 6 verses in our new Scripture memory Bible study with some of our favorite people! We’re talking about the highest highs—like joy and peace and a firm mind and the nearness of God himself. And we’re also talking with vulnerability and compassion about our lowest lows—like the things that plague our hearts, keep us up at night, and give us anxiety. These are such good, honest, real conversations with real friends and experts on these matters. Want more? Get the Dwell on These Things Bible study today!

Today's guest: Jeannie Cunnion is a bestselling author of several books and Bible Studies. Her work has been featured on outlets such as The TODAY show, Fox News, CBN, and a host of popular podcasts. Jeannie holds a master’s degree in social work and she is the co-founder of The 509 Foundation. She and her husband, Mike, live in Greenwich, Connecticut, with their five boys. Connect with her at JeannieCunnion.com.

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]]> Buzzsprout-15664951 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 02:00:00 -0500 2123 full false BONUS SERIES: Dwell on These Things, Ep. 1 // Melissa Kruger - Experience Real Joy BONUS SERIES: Dwell on These Things, Ep. 1 // Melissa Kruger - Experience Real Joy "In the midst of a world that's not right, we drink from the well—which is Christ—and we have refreshment in a dry and weary land."
— Melissa Kruger

Today's Episode: How do we find joy? Real, deep joy in joyless circumstances, in dry seasons or dark places? On today's episode, Melissa Kruger walks us through the journey of finding joy. Spoiler alert: joy isn't discovered or mustered, it's given to us when we abide in Jesus. He is the source of all safe and solid joy, not our circumstances. It's both a practical and a beautiful conversation that will encourage you to find true joy in Jesus. 

Today's Verse: "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" — Philippians 4:4

The Dwell on These Things Series: We’re talking about the 6 verses in our new Scripture memory Bible study with some of our favorite people! We’re talking about joy, peace, a firm mind, and the nearness of God himself. And we’re also talking with vulnerability and compassion about the things that plague our hearts, keep us up at night, and give us anxiety. Want more? Get the Dwell on These Things Bible study today!

Today's guest: Melissa Kruger serves as vice president of discipleship programming for The Gospel Coalition (TGC). She’s the author of multiple books, including The Envy of Eve: Finding Contentment in a Covetous World, Growing Together: Taking Mentoring Beyond Small Talk and Prayer Request, Parenting with Hope: Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age, and Wherever You Go I Want You to Know. Her husband, Mike, is the president of Reformed Theological Seminary and they have three children.

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]]> "In the midst of a world that's not right, we drink from the well—which is Christ—and we have refreshment in a dry and weary land."
— Melissa Kruger

Today's Episode: How do we find joy? Real, deep joy in joyless circumstances, in dry seasons or dark places? On today's episode, Melissa Kruger walks us through the journey of finding joy. Spoiler alert: joy isn't discovered or mustered, it's given to us when we abide in Jesus. He is the source of all safe and solid joy, not our circumstances. It's both a practical and a beautiful conversation that will encourage you to find true joy in Jesus. 

Today's Verse: "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" — Philippians 4:4

The Dwell on These Things Series: We’re talking about the 6 verses in our new Scripture memory Bible study with some of our favorite people! We’re talking about joy, peace, a firm mind, and the nearness of God himself. And we’re also talking with vulnerability and compassion about the things that plague our hearts, keep us up at night, and give us anxiety. Want more? Get the Dwell on These Things Bible study today!

Today's guest: Melissa Kruger serves as vice president of discipleship programming for The Gospel Coalition (TGC). She’s the author of multiple books, including The Envy of Eve: Finding Contentment in a Covetous World, Growing Together: Taking Mentoring Beyond Small Talk and Prayer Request, Parenting with Hope: Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age, and Wherever You Go I Want You to Know. Her husband, Mike, is the president of Reformed Theological Seminary and they have three children.

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]]> Buzzsprout-15664485 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500 2226 full false Revelation Doesn't Have to Be Scary // Jen Wilkin Revelation Doesn't Have to Be Scary // Jen Wilkin "Whatever is going to happen—whatever the literal next things are that happen in my life—this symbolic vision of God means that in the end, it's going to be alright. I can trust the God who made time to steward time all the way to its conclusion."
— Jen Wilkin

Today's Episode: Does the book of Revelation intimidate you? Maybe even scare you a little? Or do you wonder how it could relate to your life in the slightest? On today's episode, Jen Wilkin acknowledges the scary and the weird in Revelation while pointing our hearts to the true purpose of the book: reassurance. The God who is holy and mighty is coming back to make all things right, and we can take great comfort in this knowledge. But this book and our memory verse isn't just about the future. Jen helps us consider how we can live faithful lives in the present as we trust in our everlasting, powerful, returning God. It's a conversation that you won't want to miss!

This month's memory verse: "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who is, and was and is to come."  —Revelation 4:8b
 
Today's guest: Jen Wilkin is an author and Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. Her passion is to see others become articulate and committed followers of Christ, with a clear understanding of why they believe what they believe, grounded in the Word of God. Jen is the author many books and Bible studies. Find her at JenWilkin.net and learn more about her latest Bible study, Revelation, at lifeway.com/revelation.

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]]> "Whatever is going to happen—whatever the literal next things are that happen in my life—this symbolic vision of God means that in the end, it's going to be alright. I can trust the God who made time to steward time all the way to its conclusion."
— Jen Wilkin

Today's Episode: Does the book of Revelation intimidate you? Maybe even scare you a little? Or do you wonder how it could relate to your life in the slightest? On today's episode, Jen Wilkin acknowledges the scary and the weird in Revelation while pointing our hearts to the true purpose of the book: reassurance. The God who is holy and mighty is coming back to make all things right, and we can take great comfort in this knowledge. But this book and our memory verse isn't just about the future. Jen helps us consider how we can live faithful lives in the present as we trust in our everlasting, powerful, returning God. It's a conversation that you won't want to miss!

This month's memory verse: "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who is, and was and is to come."  —Revelation 4:8b
 
Today's guest: Jen Wilkin is an author and Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. Her passion is to see others become articulate and committed followers of Christ, with a clear understanding of why they believe what they believe, grounded in the Word of God. Jen is the author many books and Bible studies. Find her at JenWilkin.net and learn more about her latest Bible study, Revelation, at lifeway.com/revelation.

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]]> Buzzsprout-15840126 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 02:00:00 -0500 2719 full false Transformed by Scripture Memory // Elizabeth Hyndman Transformed by Scripture Memory // Elizabeth Hyndman "When I start to feel anxious about something, I have trained myself to be like, 'What is true? Is this true? Is this thing that you're worrying about...is it true?' And then going to the other passages of Scripture that I have memorized or that I'm familiar with and thinking, 'Okay, what is true? What is true is that God is good. What is true is that God fulfills all of his promises.'"
— Elizabeth Hyndman

Today's Episode: We are co-releasing today's episode with Lifeway Women's Marked podcast. Hear about the transformational power of memorizing God's Word with Elizabeth Hyndman, Vera Schmitz, and Natalie Abbott. They share stories from their own lives that you won't want to miss!
 
Today's guest: Elizabeth Hyndman leads Lifeway Women Academy, edits Bible studies, and cohosts the MARKED podcast. A Nashville native, grammarian, traveler, and tea drinker, Elizabeth can be found on Instagram @edhyndman.

The MARKED Podcast by Lifeway Women is a podcast for women who are marked by a hunger for God’s Word, a longing to impact culture, and a desire to discover and live out God’s calling in their lives. In each episode, Elizabeth Hyndman talks about what God is doing—how He has and is marking each of us.

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]]> "When I start to feel anxious about something, I have trained myself to be like, 'What is true? Is this true? Is this thing that you're worrying about...is it true?' And then going to the other passages of Scripture that I have memorized or that I'm familiar with and thinking, 'Okay, what is true? What is true is that God is good. What is true is that God fulfills all of his promises.'"
— Elizabeth Hyndman

Today's Episode: We are co-releasing today's episode with Lifeway Women's Marked podcast. Hear about the transformational power of memorizing God's Word with Elizabeth Hyndman, Vera Schmitz, and Natalie Abbott. They share stories from their own lives that you won't want to miss!
 
Today's guest: Elizabeth Hyndman leads Lifeway Women Academy, edits Bible studies, and cohosts the MARKED podcast. A Nashville native, grammarian, traveler, and tea drinker, Elizabeth can be found on Instagram @edhyndman.

The MARKED Podcast by Lifeway Women is a podcast for women who are marked by a hunger for God’s Word, a longing to impact culture, and a desire to discover and live out God’s calling in their lives. In each episode, Elizabeth Hyndman talks about what God is doing—how He has and is marking each of us.

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]]> Buzzsprout-15840133 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 02:00:00 -0500 2390 full false Revelation 4:8b Deep Dive // A Peek into Heaven Revelation 4:8b Deep Dive // A Peek into Heaven "Right now we can join in that worship and sing out with those angels, 'Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come.'"
— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Natalie is talking about Revelation 4:8b, which tells us, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who is, and was and is to come." It's a peek into the throne room of God and the perpetual worship of his heavenly creatures. Natalie walks us through what this verse tells us about the character of our God, why these specific names are used, and how this verse fits not only into the book of Revelation, but into God's bigger redemptive story and our lives.

This month's memory verse: "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who is, and was and is to come."  —Revelation 4:8b

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]]> "Right now we can join in that worship and sing out with those angels, 'Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come.'"
— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Natalie is talking about Revelation 4:8b, which tells us, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who is, and was and is to come." It's a peek into the throne room of God and the perpetual worship of his heavenly creatures. Natalie walks us through what this verse tells us about the character of our God, why these specific names are used, and how this verse fits not only into the book of Revelation, but into God's bigger redemptive story and our lives.

This month's memory verse: "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who is, and was and is to come."  —Revelation 4:8b

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]]> Buzzsprout-15791996 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 01:00:00 -0500 1374 full false Why Am I Suffering? // Vaneetha Risner Why Am I Suffering? // Vaneetha Risner "When you realize God meets us in the pit, that's a way that we can really glorify God, not for what he does, but for who he is." — Vaneetha Risner

Today's Episode: So often in our suffering we ask this question, "If God loves me, why did this happen?" On today's episode, Vaneetha Risner (who is no stranger to suffering), encourages us to ask a different question. She reminds us that we are loved by God and therefore should ask, "Because God loves me, why did this happen?" Vaneetha helps us see how God meets us in our suffering, how our suffering is not without purpose, and how we can grow in hope through it all.

This month's memory verse: "Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful." — Hebrews 10:23
 
Today's guest: Vaneetha Rendall Risner writes and speaks about suffering. She is the author of several books including a Bible study, Desperate for Hope, and her memoir, Walking Through Fire. Vaneetha and her husband Joel live in Raleigh, NC where she writes at her website https://www.vaneetha.com about struggle and loss and the breathtaking way Christ meets us in it.

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]]> "When you realize God meets us in the pit, that's a way that we can really glorify God, not for what he does, but for who he is." — Vaneetha Risner

Today's Episode: So often in our suffering we ask this question, "If God loves me, why did this happen?" On today's episode, Vaneetha Risner (who is no stranger to suffering), encourages us to ask a different question. She reminds us that we are loved by God and therefore should ask, "Because God loves me, why did this happen?" Vaneetha helps us see how God meets us in our suffering, how our suffering is not without purpose, and how we can grow in hope through it all.

This month's memory verse: "Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful." — Hebrews 10:23
 
Today's guest: Vaneetha Rendall Risner writes and speaks about suffering. She is the author of several books including a Bible study, Desperate for Hope, and her memoir, Walking Through Fire. Vaneetha and her husband Joel live in Raleigh, NC where she writes at her website https://www.vaneetha.com about struggle and loss and the breathtaking way Christ meets us in it.

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]]> Buzzsprout-15613866 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 01:00:00 -0500 2485 full false Faithful Because... Faithful Because... "I just want to be faithful because he is so faithful." — Vera Schmitz

Today's Episode: How do you hold on to hope? That's what Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz are talking about on today's episode. They discuss how easy it can be to lose hope when our hope is placed in our circumstances, our tendency to slowly drift away from God, and his faithfulness to forgive us and restore us when we return to him. They also give us two practical tips for how we can remain faithful over time. It's a great conversation—one you won't want to miss.

This month's memory verse: "Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful." — Hebrews 10:23

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]]> "I just want to be faithful because he is so faithful." — Vera Schmitz

Today's Episode: How do you hold on to hope? That's what Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz are talking about on today's episode. They discuss how easy it can be to lose hope when our hope is placed in our circumstances, our tendency to slowly drift away from God, and his faithfulness to forgive us and restore us when we return to him. They also give us two practical tips for how we can remain faithful over time. It's a great conversation—one you won't want to miss.

This month's memory verse: "Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful." — Hebrews 10:23

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]]> Buzzsprout-15430086 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 01:00:00 -0500 1432 full false Pivot with Purpose and Hope // Katherine Wolf Pivot with Purpose and Hope // Katherine Wolf "I also give myself permission to dream new dreams for my life and to not be wedded to the dreams from when I was a child...I have the ability to pivot into the story that God is writing and not be insistent on a story that's no longer available...God is on the move in this story right in front of my nose if I have eves to see that." — Katherine Wolf

Today's Episode: Everything doesn't always work out the way we hope it will. Certainly, Katherine Wolf's life didn't go as planned. As a new mom in her twenties, Katherine suffered a stroke that nearly took her life and did taking many of her abilities. Yet, she is one of the most hope-filled people you could meet. She shares today about how she was able to pivot from her expectations and learned to embrace her new "assignment from God" with hope. She shares about living with purpose in the right now, being emotionally agile, escaping the "what if" loop, and dreaming new dreams. It's a conversation you won't want to miss.

This month's memory verse: "Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful." — Hebrews 10:23
 
Today's guest: Katherine Wolf

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]]> "I also give myself permission to dream new dreams for my life and to not be wedded to the dreams from when I was a child...I have the ability to pivot into the story that God is writing and not be insistent on a story that's no longer available...God is on the move in this story right in front of my nose if I have eves to see that." — Katherine Wolf

Today's Episode: Everything doesn't always work out the way we hope it will. Certainly, Katherine Wolf's life didn't go as planned. As a new mom in her twenties, Katherine suffered a stroke that nearly took her life and did taking many of her abilities. Yet, she is one of the most hope-filled people you could meet. She shares today about how she was able to pivot from her expectations and learned to embrace her new "assignment from God" with hope. She shares about living with purpose in the right now, being emotionally agile, escaping the "what if" loop, and dreaming new dreams. It's a conversation you won't want to miss.

This month's memory verse: "Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful." — Hebrews 10:23
 
Today's guest: Katherine Wolf

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]]> Katherine Wolf, Hope, Suffering, Christian Buzzsprout-15606248 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 01:00:00 -0500 2284 Katherine Wolf, Hope, Living with Disabilities, Christian, Hebrews 10:23 full false Hebrews 10:23 Deep Dive // Jesus, Our Best Hope Hebrews 10:23 Deep Dive // Jesus, Our Best Hope "This is the hope that we long for: the throne room of God himself. It is a better country, a heavenly one. It is the place we belong. And you have been invited in." — Natalie Abbott

Today's Episode: Jesus is our best hope. In him, we've been given access to God the Father. And because this is true, it should profoundly affect our lives. Listen today as Natalie Abbott teaches us how our theology (or what we believe about Jesus) has practical implications for how we live. Hear about how Jesus fulfills the Old Testament promises, how that changes everything for how we live right now, and how he welcomes us into the throne room of heaven itself.   

This month's memory verse: "Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful." — Hebrews 10:23

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]]> "This is the hope that we long for: the throne room of God himself. It is a better country, a heavenly one. It is the place we belong. And you have been invited in." — Natalie Abbott

Today's Episode: Jesus is our best hope. In him, we've been given access to God the Father. And because this is true, it should profoundly affect our lives. Listen today as Natalie Abbott teaches us how our theology (or what we believe about Jesus) has practical implications for how we live. Hear about how Jesus fulfills the Old Testament promises, how that changes everything for how we live right now, and how he welcomes us into the throne room of heaven itself.   

This month's memory verse: "Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful." — Hebrews 10:23

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]]> Buzzsprout-15608367 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 01:00:00 -0500 1314 full false Truth When You're Anxious Truth When You're Anxious "Whatever you're anxious about, it's real. Don't feel dumb or ashamed because other people don't deal with the thing you're dealing with in the same way that you're dealing with it." — Vera Schmitz

On today's episode:  All month long we've been considering the perfect peace of God. And today, we're going to get practical and look at how we can fight for peace when we're anxious by using God's Word. Anxiety is something Vera has struggled with over the years in big and small ways. You won't want to miss her honest conversation and practical advice. Today's episode is from the Overcome Podcast, where Vera and Natalie discuss chapters from their book, Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God's Truth. 

Today's verses: "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." — Isaiah 26:3 
"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." — 1 Peter 5:7

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]]> "Whatever you're anxious about, it's real. Don't feel dumb or ashamed because other people don't deal with the thing you're dealing with in the same way that you're dealing with it." — Vera Schmitz

On today's episode:  All month long we've been considering the perfect peace of God. And today, we're going to get practical and look at how we can fight for peace when we're anxious by using God's Word. Anxiety is something Vera has struggled with over the years in big and small ways. You won't want to miss her honest conversation and practical advice. Today's episode is from the Overcome Podcast, where Vera and Natalie discuss chapters from their book, Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God's Truth. 

Today's verses: "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." — Isaiah 26:3 
"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." — 1 Peter 5:7

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]]> Buzzsprout-15431133 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 01:00:00 -0500 903 full false Creating Habits of Peace Creating Habits of Peace "The promise of the peace of God is so much greater than we can even comprehend. And the beauty of that promise and the culmination of that promise is the very thing our hearts long for." 
— Natalie Abbott

On Today's Episode: How do we find the peace of God in all circumstances, in our difficult things and in our mundane everyday lives? That's what Dwell Co-founders and sisters Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott are discussing today. They talk about their own experiences of God's peace, the full promise of God's peace in our verse, and how we can practically establish patterns in our everyday lives to promote peace.

This month's memory verse: "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." — Isaiah 26:3

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]]> "The promise of the peace of God is so much greater than we can even comprehend. And the beauty of that promise and the culmination of that promise is the very thing our hearts long for." 
— Natalie Abbott

On Today's Episode: How do we find the peace of God in all circumstances, in our difficult things and in our mundane everyday lives? That's what Dwell Co-founders and sisters Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott are discussing today. They talk about their own experiences of God's peace, the full promise of God's peace in our verse, and how we can practically establish patterns in our everyday lives to promote peace.

This month's memory verse: "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." — Isaiah 26:3

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]]> Buzzsprout-15430018 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 01:00:00 -0500 1400 full false Secrets, Panic, Anxiety, and Being Set Free // Scarlet Hiltibidal Secrets, Panic, Anxiety, and Being Set Free // Scarlet Hiltibidal "I was a Christian hiding this secret. "
— Scarlet Hiltibidal

Today's Episode: Have you ever been eaten up with anxiety? Have you ever found yourself all in a panic? Or have you held on tight to a secret struggle and felt like everything would fall apart if anyone found you out? If so, you're not alone. Scarlet Hiltibidal is a mom, pastor's wife, author, speaker, and someone who struggles with anxiety and panic. She used to try desperately to be perfect and to hide her struggles. But one day, she realized that she couldn't do it anymore, and it was the best thing! You'll be so encouraged by Scarlet's story of how God worked his great peace in her heart and continues to do so. It is a picture of the story God wants to tell not in just Scarlet's life but in all our lives. 

This month's memory verse: "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." — Isaiah 26:3
 
Today's guest: Scarlet Hiltibidal is the author of Afraid of All the Things, You’re the Worst Person in the World, He Numbered the Pores on My Face, and the Anxious and Ashamed Bible studies. She writes regularly for ParentLife Magazine, HomeLife Magazine, and She Reads Truth. Scarlet enjoys speaking to women around the country about the freedom and rest available in Jesus. She and her husband live in Tennessee, where she loves sign language with her daughters, nachos by herself, writing for her friends, and studying stand-up comedy with a passion that should be reserved for more important pursuits.

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]]> "I was a Christian hiding this secret. "
— Scarlet Hiltibidal

Today's Episode: Have you ever been eaten up with anxiety? Have you ever found yourself all in a panic? Or have you held on tight to a secret struggle and felt like everything would fall apart if anyone found you out? If so, you're not alone. Scarlet Hiltibidal is a mom, pastor's wife, author, speaker, and someone who struggles with anxiety and panic. She used to try desperately to be perfect and to hide her struggles. But one day, she realized that she couldn't do it anymore, and it was the best thing! You'll be so encouraged by Scarlet's story of how God worked his great peace in her heart and continues to do so. It is a picture of the story God wants to tell not in just Scarlet's life but in all our lives. 

This month's memory verse: "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." — Isaiah 26:3
 
Today's guest: Scarlet Hiltibidal is the author of Afraid of All the Things, You’re the Worst Person in the World, He Numbered the Pores on My Face, and the Anxious and Ashamed Bible studies. She writes regularly for ParentLife Magazine, HomeLife Magazine, and She Reads Truth. Scarlet enjoys speaking to women around the country about the freedom and rest available in Jesus. She and her husband live in Tennessee, where she loves sign language with her daughters, nachos by herself, writing for her friends, and studying stand-up comedy with a passion that should be reserved for more important pursuits.

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]]> https://dwelldifferently.com/blogs/podcast/secrets-panic-anxiety-and-being-set-free-scarlet-hiltibidal Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-15403994 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0500 2315 full false Isaiah 26:3 Deep Dive // Peace Then, Now, and Forever Isaiah 26:3 Deep Dive // Peace Then, Now, and Forever “God is the worker of salvation. God is the one who has done everything for us. And his salvation is good, and it is on offer for all of us.” — Natalie Abbott

We all want peace. We need peace! And our verse this month promises just that! It's the very thing God wants to give us and all people for all time. In today's teaching episode, Natalie Abbott shows us how this big promise of peace in our verse is even bigger than it seems at first glance. She helps us understand how God's promised peace (and judgement) in the book of Isaiah has multiple fulfillments, much like a mountain range has numerous peaks. From a zoomed out vantage point we can not only understand each of these peaks of peace, but how we can apply God's promise of peace in our own lives.

This month’s memory verse: "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." — Isaiah 26:3

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]]> “God is the worker of salvation. God is the one who has done everything for us. And his salvation is good, and it is on offer for all of us.” — Natalie Abbott

We all want peace. We need peace! And our verse this month promises just that! It's the very thing God wants to give us and all people for all time. In today's teaching episode, Natalie Abbott shows us how this big promise of peace in our verse is even bigger than it seems at first glance. She helps us understand how God's promised peace (and judgement) in the book of Isaiah has multiple fulfillments, much like a mountain range has numerous peaks. From a zoomed out vantage point we can not only understand each of these peaks of peace, but how we can apply God's promise of peace in our own lives.

This month’s memory verse: "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." — Isaiah 26:3

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-15399666 Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0500 1514 full false God, If You're There... Natalie's Story God, If You're There... Natalie's Story “I went on this quest where I was like, if there is a God, I guess I should give him a fair shake (or her or them). So I started praying every night...'God if you're there, show me who you are.'" 
— Natalie Abbott

If you've been praying for someone who is far off from God, let this episode be an encouragement to you. Natalie Abbott (Dwell Differently Co-founder) shares her own story of how God transformed her life—bringing light into darkness and life where there was death. She helps us see how beautiful the love and forgiveness of Jesus sounded to her when she was lost and lonely, trying desperately to fill herself up with empty things. May her story remind you of God's loving pursuit of all people and your calling to be a part of that pursuit.

This month’s memory verse: "As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us." — Psalm 103:12

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]]> “I went on this quest where I was like, if there is a God, I guess I should give him a fair shake (or her or them). So I started praying every night...'God if you're there, show me who you are.'" 
— Natalie Abbott

If you've been praying for someone who is far off from God, let this episode be an encouragement to you. Natalie Abbott (Dwell Differently Co-founder) shares her own story of how God transformed her life—bringing light into darkness and life where there was death. She helps us see how beautiful the love and forgiveness of Jesus sounded to her when she was lost and lonely, trying desperately to fill herself up with empty things. May her story remind you of God's loving pursuit of all people and your calling to be a part of that pursuit.

This month’s memory verse: "As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us." — Psalm 103:12

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]]> Buzzsprout-15436252 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 02:00:00 -0500 1201 full false Jesus Paid It All // Rachelle Starr Jesus Paid It All // Rachelle Starr "If we believed that Jesus only died for a few of our sins, we'd still be living as captive people. But when I first understood that God remembers no more and when he sees me he sees Jesus—that changed everything about how I live, what I believe about the power of the Gospel, and what I share with people."
— Rachelle Starr

The blood of Jesus is enough to cover every sin—no sin is too big or too insignificant for him to forgive. He paid the full price for everyone who trusts in his saving work on the cross. It's the best news! And it's what we're discussing today with Rachelle Star, founder of Scarlet Hope. Her ministry helps women caught in the sex industry experience the love and forgiveness of Jesus. You will be so encouraged to hear her testimony of hope for all sinners, including herself. 

This month's memory verse: "As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us." — Psalm 103:12
 
Today's guest: Rachelle Starr is first and foremost a lover of Jesus. In 2007, Rachelle founded the nonprofit, Scarlet Hope, when God called her to share His hope and love with exploited and trafficked women. Scarlet Hope has since expanded across ten cities in the United States and has trained thousands to launch similar nonprofits worldwide under Rachelle’s leadership. Rachelle is an entrepreneur at heart and enjoys developing innovative ways to reach and disciple women, wherever they are. As a speaker, coach, and author of Outrageous Obedience, Rachelle has shared her story on numerous platforms to inspire women to live an outrageous life for Jesus. When Rachelle’s not sharing the gospel in a strip club, you will find her spending time with her husband, Josh, and two boys, baking tasty treats, or playing card games.

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]]> "If we believed that Jesus only died for a few of our sins, we'd still be living as captive people. But when I first understood that God remembers no more and when he sees me he sees Jesus—that changed everything about how I live, what I believe about the power of the Gospel, and what I share with people."
— Rachelle Starr

The blood of Jesus is enough to cover every sin—no sin is too big or too insignificant for him to forgive. He paid the full price for everyone who trusts in his saving work on the cross. It's the best news! And it's what we're discussing today with Rachelle Star, founder of Scarlet Hope. Her ministry helps women caught in the sex industry experience the love and forgiveness of Jesus. You will be so encouraged to hear her testimony of hope for all sinners, including herself. 

This month's memory verse: "As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us." — Psalm 103:12
 
Today's guest: Rachelle Starr is first and foremost a lover of Jesus. In 2007, Rachelle founded the nonprofit, Scarlet Hope, when God called her to share His hope and love with exploited and trafficked women. Scarlet Hope has since expanded across ten cities in the United States and has trained thousands to launch similar nonprofits worldwide under Rachelle’s leadership. Rachelle is an entrepreneur at heart and enjoys developing innovative ways to reach and disciple women, wherever they are. As a speaker, coach, and author of Outrageous Obedience, Rachelle has shared her story on numerous platforms to inspire women to live an outrageous life for Jesus. When Rachelle’s not sharing the gospel in a strip club, you will find her spending time with her husband, Josh, and two boys, baking tasty treats, or playing card games.

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-15367532 Wed, 24 Jul 2024 02:00:00 -0500 1999 full false Condemnation or Conviction? And How to Tell the Difference Condemnation or Conviction? And How to Tell the Difference "The narrative that Satan tells us is that we're unforgiven, we're unforgivable, we're steeped in this, there's no way out. And when you feel that way, that's condemnation. And my encouragement is when you hear those voices that you would respond with what is true—you would respond with some of the verses that we've memorized like...'As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.'" —Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Are you making too much of your sin or too little? Or to put it another way, have you confessed your sin to God, but you cannot forgive yourself? Or do you tend to minimize or dismiss your sin as no big deal? How can you tell the difference between self-condemnation and healthy conviction? These are some of questions Vera and Natalie are answering today. You won’t want to miss this conversation!

This month's memory verse: "As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us." — Psalm 103:12

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]]> "The narrative that Satan tells us is that we're unforgiven, we're unforgivable, we're steeped in this, there's no way out. And when you feel that way, that's condemnation. And my encouragement is when you hear those voices that you would respond with what is true—you would respond with some of the verses that we've memorized like...'As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.'" —Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Are you making too much of your sin or too little? Or to put it another way, have you confessed your sin to God, but you cannot forgive yourself? Or do you tend to minimize or dismiss your sin as no big deal? How can you tell the difference between self-condemnation and healthy conviction? These are some of questions Vera and Natalie are answering today. You won’t want to miss this conversation!

This month's memory verse: "As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us." — Psalm 103:12

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-15325380 Wed, 17 Jul 2024 02:00:00 -0500 1578 full false God Belongs in Prison // Jake Bodine God Belongs in Prison // Jake Bodine “No matter what you've done or where you've come from there is a God in heaven that loves you. And he wants to have a relationship with you."
— Jake Bodine

This month we're focusing on the radical, endless love and forgiveness God offers sinners. Today we're seeing that love and forgiveness through the lens of prison inmates. Jake Bodine, founder of God Behind Bars, shares about the revival happening behind prison walls—inmates all over the country are experiencing the profound forgiveness and freedom found only in Christ. His stories and wise words will give us new insights into our self-justification, our sin ranking, and the radical mercies of God. You'll be encouraged to embrace the grace of Jesus for the worst of sinners (namely the person in the mirror)!

This month's memory verse: "As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us." — Psalm 103:12
 
Today's guest: Jake Bodine is the founder & CEO of God Behind Bars. He is a passionate entrepreneur with a huge heart to see those who are lost find Jesus and success in knowing Him. Jake is passionate about using his gifts and talents to change the world for the forgotten society behind prison walls. He has served as the CEO of God Behind Bars for 15 years and was recently named of the Top 40 Leaders in the city of Las Vegas.

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]]> “No matter what you've done or where you've come from there is a God in heaven that loves you. And he wants to have a relationship with you."
— Jake Bodine

This month we're focusing on the radical, endless love and forgiveness God offers sinners. Today we're seeing that love and forgiveness through the lens of prison inmates. Jake Bodine, founder of God Behind Bars, shares about the revival happening behind prison walls—inmates all over the country are experiencing the profound forgiveness and freedom found only in Christ. His stories and wise words will give us new insights into our self-justification, our sin ranking, and the radical mercies of God. You'll be encouraged to embrace the grace of Jesus for the worst of sinners (namely the person in the mirror)!

This month's memory verse: "As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us." — Psalm 103:12
 
Today's guest: Jake Bodine is the founder & CEO of God Behind Bars. He is a passionate entrepreneur with a huge heart to see those who are lost find Jesus and success in knowing Him. Jake is passionate about using his gifts and talents to change the world for the forgotten society behind prison walls. He has served as the CEO of God Behind Bars for 15 years and was recently named of the Top 40 Leaders in the city of Las Vegas.

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-15324624 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0500 2131 Prison Ministry, God Behind Bars, Forgiveness, Prisoners, Psalm 103:12 full false Psalm 103:12 Deep Dive // You Don’t Have to Carry That Around Anymore Psalm 103:12 Deep Dive // You Don’t Have to Carry That Around Anymore “If you are walking around right now carrying a heavy burden of shame and guilt, and you feel like there is no way God could forgive you, you are wrong…that sin has already been paid for by the blood of Christ.” — Natalie Abbott

Our verse this month is a message we all need to hear again and again. Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she unpacks the truth of what God has done for his people and the total forgiveness available because of Christ. As Natalie walks through the broader context of Psalm 103, she helps us focus in on the character of God, the benefits he offers to his children, and what to do when we don’t feel forgiven. We pray that as you listen today, you would remember afresh the love God has for you, receive the full forgiveness of Jesus, and join the psalmist David in praising our merciful God for who he is.

This month’s memory verse: "As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us." — Psalm 103:12

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]]> “If you are walking around right now carrying a heavy burden of shame and guilt, and you feel like there is no way God could forgive you, you are wrong…that sin has already been paid for by the blood of Christ.” — Natalie Abbott

Our verse this month is a message we all need to hear again and again. Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she unpacks the truth of what God has done for his people and the total forgiveness available because of Christ. As Natalie walks through the broader context of Psalm 103, she helps us focus in on the character of God, the benefits he offers to his children, and what to do when we don’t feel forgiven. We pray that as you listen today, you would remember afresh the love God has for you, receive the full forgiveness of Jesus, and join the psalmist David in praising our merciful God for who he is.

This month’s memory verse: "As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us." — Psalm 103:12

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]]> https://dwelldifferently.com/blogs/podcast/psalm-103-12-deep-dive-you-don-t-have-to-carry-that-around-anymore Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-15304264 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 02:00:00 -0500 1101 Forgiveness, Freedom in Christ, Psalm 103, Psalm 103:12, Jesus forgives our sin full false Throwback!!! How a Simple Act of Generosity Can Change a Life // Jonathan Almonte Throwback!!! How a Simple Act of Generosity Can Change a Life // Jonathan Almonte Today we're resharing one of our most inspiring episodes about how God uses ordinary people to make an extraordinary impact. You won't want to miss hearing Jonathan Almonte’s story. He was born into poverty in the Dominican Republic with no education and no prospects. But God changed the trajectory of his life entirely when a 20-something from Michigan decided to sponsor a Compassion child (Jonathan) instead of buying a new car. So the question we're asking today is this: How can you use what God has given you to bless others and point them to Jesus? We’d love to challenge you to consider sponsoring a child through Compassion International as a way to practically love others. Sign up here and receive a bonus Dwell Differently kit!

This month’s memory verse: "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." — James 1:27

The original episode's memory verse: “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” — 1 Peter 4:10

Today's Dwell guest: Jonathan Almonte, manager of Supporter Engagement of Compassion Dominican Republic, is passionate about empowering the next generation, bringing hope to the hopeless, and mobilizing the Church into action. He is also the founder of Doulos Liderazgo, Servicio, y Amor, a ministry which provides leadership training to local churches and cares for people’s spiritual and emotional needs through mentorship programs and camps. Jonathan lives in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, with his wife, Kary, and son, JD.

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]]> Today we're resharing one of our most inspiring episodes about how God uses ordinary people to make an extraordinary impact. You won't want to miss hearing Jonathan Almonte’s story. He was born into poverty in the Dominican Republic with no education and no prospects. But God changed the trajectory of his life entirely when a 20-something from Michigan decided to sponsor a Compassion child (Jonathan) instead of buying a new car. So the question we're asking today is this: How can you use what God has given you to bless others and point them to Jesus? We’d love to challenge you to consider sponsoring a child through Compassion International as a way to practically love others. Sign up here and receive a bonus Dwell Differently kit!

This month’s memory verse: "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." — James 1:27

The original episode's memory verse: “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” — 1 Peter 4:10

Today's Dwell guest: Jonathan Almonte, manager of Supporter Engagement of Compassion Dominican Republic, is passionate about empowering the next generation, bringing hope to the hopeless, and mobilizing the Church into action. He is also the founder of Doulos Liderazgo, Servicio, y Amor, a ministry which provides leadership training to local churches and cares for people’s spiritual and emotional needs through mentorship programs and camps. Jonathan lives in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, with his wife, Kary, and son, JD.

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-15172748 Wed, 26 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0500 1648 full false Do You Practice True Religion? Do You Practice True Religion? “Are the actions plugged into faith, or are they unplugged? What are we operating out of? Are we operating out of a duty to do these things because that's the right thing to do? Or are we plugged into faith and motivated by the love God has for us to do the things we're called to do?" — Vera Schmitz

What's the difference between false religiosity and true religion? That's the question that Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz, sisters and co-founders of Dwell Differently, are answering on today's episode. Find out how religion can be something that pleases God himself, something that reflects his character and the beauty of the gospel. They also talk about what threatens to pollute their faith, their own struggles against those temptations, and how loving the least of these keeps our hearts pure. 

This month’s memory verse: "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." — James 1:27

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]]> “Are the actions plugged into faith, or are they unplugged? What are we operating out of? Are we operating out of a duty to do these things because that's the right thing to do? Or are we plugged into faith and motivated by the love God has for us to do the things we're called to do?" — Vera Schmitz

What's the difference between false religiosity and true religion? That's the question that Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz, sisters and co-founders of Dwell Differently, are answering on today's episode. Find out how religion can be something that pleases God himself, something that reflects his character and the beauty of the gospel. They also talk about what threatens to pollute their faith, their own struggles against those temptations, and how loving the least of these keeps our hearts pure. 

This month’s memory verse: "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." — James 1:27

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-15083685 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0500 1505 full false Make an Impact, One Person at a Time // Jenny McGee Make an Impact, One Person at a Time // Jenny McGee “I would just encourage people to step out and love those people in front of you...you're just trying to impact one by one. And that's all that any of us can do.” — Jenny McGee

Join Natalie Abbott as she talks with Jenny McGee, founder of Starfish Project. They talk about Jenny's specific calling to help exploited and trafficked women and girls find freedom, independence, and meaningful work. They discuss the importance of helping just one person at a time and the calling we all have to love the people God puts in our paths. It's both an inspiring conversation about the dramatic work of God, and one that calls us to practice our faith in our everyday lives.  

This month's memory verse: "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." — James 1:27
 
Today's guest: Jenny McGee is the founder of Starfish Project, an organization that helps formerly trafficked women and girls experience freedom and develop careers in the jewelry business. Starfish Project creates all of the jewelry for Dwell Differently and 100% of their proceeds go to helping the women they employ.

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]]> “I would just encourage people to step out and love those people in front of you...you're just trying to impact one by one. And that's all that any of us can do.” — Jenny McGee

Join Natalie Abbott as she talks with Jenny McGee, founder of Starfish Project. They talk about Jenny's specific calling to help exploited and trafficked women and girls find freedom, independence, and meaningful work. They discuss the importance of helping just one person at a time and the calling we all have to love the people God puts in our paths. It's both an inspiring conversation about the dramatic work of God, and one that calls us to practice our faith in our everyday lives.  

This month's memory verse: "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." — James 1:27
 
Today's guest: Jenny McGee is the founder of Starfish Project, an organization that helps formerly trafficked women and girls experience freedom and develop careers in the jewelry business. Starfish Project creates all of the jewelry for Dwell Differently and 100% of their proceeds go to helping the women they employ.

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]]> Buzzsprout-15163563 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0500 1968 James 1:27, Human trafficking, Compassion, Purpose, Purity full false James 1:27 Deep Dive // Take the Ice Plunge of Obedience James 1:27 Deep Dive // Take the Ice Plunge of Obedience “God has done so much for us in Christ Jesus, and it is beautiful and it is wonderful, and it should change the way we live out our faith—both externally and internally."
— Natalie Abbott

Today, Natalie Abbott talks about how the book of James is like an ice plunge—a wake-up call for us to live out our faith. And James 1:27 (our memory verse) is where the rubber meets the road, calling us to consider both the external and internal expression of our beliefs. She discusses who modern-day orphans and widows are and how caring for them is a reflection of  the heart of God.  She also challenges how we think about the world and its priorities and practices, calling us not to be lured into those things. In all of this, she confesses her own failures and calls us to consider our own. It's a great episode, the very ice plunge we need!

This month’s memory verse: "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." — James 1:27

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]]> “God has done so much for us in Christ Jesus, and it is beautiful and it is wonderful, and it should change the way we live out our faith—both externally and internally."
— Natalie Abbott

Today, Natalie Abbott talks about how the book of James is like an ice plunge—a wake-up call for us to live out our faith. And James 1:27 (our memory verse) is where the rubber meets the road, calling us to consider both the external and internal expression of our beliefs. She discusses who modern-day orphans and widows are and how caring for them is a reflection of  the heart of God.  She also challenges how we think about the world and its priorities and practices, calling us not to be lured into those things. In all of this, she confesses her own failures and calls us to consider our own. It's a great episode, the very ice plunge we need!

This month’s memory verse: "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." — James 1:27

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]]> https://dwelldifferently.com/blogs/podcast/edit-natalie-abbott-vera-schmitz-james-1-27-deep-dive-take-the-ice-plunge-of-obedience Natalie Abbott Buzzsprout-15046605 Wed, 05 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0500 1210 James 1:22, Christian living, serving the vulnerable, true religion full false God's Word: The Off-Ramp We Need for Negative Thinking God's Word: The Off-Ramp We Need for Negative Thinking "These are not just good words, these are powerful, true, universe-creating words that you are speaking into your soul...these words have the power to completely transform your life. We believe that. We've experienced that." — Vera Schmitz

On today's episode, Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz are talking about their new book Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God's Truth.  They discuss how sometimes we get stuck in thought paths that are so consistent and repetitive it's like those paths have become superhighways—and we need an off-ramp. God's Word is that off-ramp! In today's discussion, they talk about the significance of memorizing God's truth, the verses that speak most to them from the book, and the fact that God himself is the one who works to transform us through the power of his Word.

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]]> "These are not just good words, these are powerful, true, universe-creating words that you are speaking into your soul...these words have the power to completely transform your life. We believe that. We've experienced that." — Vera Schmitz

On today's episode, Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz are talking about their new book Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God's Truth.  They discuss how sometimes we get stuck in thought paths that are so consistent and repetitive it's like those paths have become superhighways—and we need an off-ramp. God's Word is that off-ramp! In today's discussion, they talk about the significance of memorizing God's truth, the verses that speak most to them from the book, and the fact that God himself is the one who works to transform us through the power of his Word.

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]]> https://dwelldifferently.com/blogs/podcast/gods-word-the-off-ramp-we-need-for-negative-thinking Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-15082817 Wed, 29 May 2024 02:00:00 -0500 1507 Dwell Differently, Dwell Differently Book, Luke 6:45, negative thoughts, overcome, anxiety, Scripture memory full false Let God’s Word Be the Thing That Remains // Courtney Doctor Let God’s Word Be the Thing That Remains // Courtney Doctor “The words that we speak simply are revealing what’s already there—they’re not making it, they’re not creating it, they’re just the thing that spills over.” — Courtney Doctor

Join Natalie Abbott and Courtney Doctor as they discuss how what we say reveals what’s going on inside us, how seeing the ugliness within us come out can sometimes be a gift, and how Jesus enables us to be people with transformed hearts and good that spills out. God himself is our ultimate good and the one who bears good fruit in us, and we know him through his Word. Let’s be people who let God’s Word be the thing that remains.

This month's memory verse:  "A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart." — Luke 6:45a
 
Today's guest: Courtney Doctor received an MDiv from Covenant Theological Seminary and currently serves as the Director of Women’s Initiatives for The Gospel Coalition. She is a Bible teacher and author of several Bible studies including From Garden to Glory, In View of God’s Mercies, and Behold and Believe. You can connect with Courtney on Instagram or through her website.

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]]> “The words that we speak simply are revealing what’s already there—they’re not making it, they’re not creating it, they’re just the thing that spills over.” — Courtney Doctor

Join Natalie Abbott and Courtney Doctor as they discuss how what we say reveals what’s going on inside us, how seeing the ugliness within us come out can sometimes be a gift, and how Jesus enables us to be people with transformed hearts and good that spills out. God himself is our ultimate good and the one who bears good fruit in us, and we know him through his Word. Let’s be people who let God’s Word be the thing that remains.

This month's memory verse:  "A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart." — Luke 6:45a
 
Today's guest: Courtney Doctor received an MDiv from Covenant Theological Seminary and currently serves as the Director of Women’s Initiatives for The Gospel Coalition. She is a Bible teacher and author of several Bible studies including From Garden to Glory, In View of God’s Mercies, and Behold and Believe. You can connect with Courtney on Instagram or through her website.

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]]> https://dwelldifferently.com/blogs/podcast/let-god-s-word-be-the-thing-that-remains-courtney-doctor Natalie Abbott & Courtney Doctor Buzzsprout-15035356 Wed, 22 May 2024 02:00:00 -0500 2110 Luke 6:45, Courtney Doctor, Scripture memory, Bible study, Christian living full false What Are You Consuming? What Are You Consuming? “Memorizing Scripture…actually stores up the good thing in my heart. The only good things I have are from the Lord. The only good in me is from the Lord….Any goodness that I perform or any kindness that I have first comes from a truth that I’m believing about God or about myself.” — Vera Schmitz

What are you filling your mind and heart with these days? Join Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott, sisters and co-founders of Dwell Differently, as they talk honestly about their own struggles, encouraging us to be intentional with what we’re storing up in our hearts. Find out what Vera’s been memorizing from God’s Word to fill her mind with goodness and truth, and what you can do if you feel like things are out of control in your life. There’s so much good for us in Luke 6:45a—we can’t wait for you to join us in allowing Jesus’s words to change our lives!

This month’s memory verse: "A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart." — Luke 6:45a

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]]> “Memorizing Scripture…actually stores up the good thing in my heart. The only good things I have are from the Lord. The only good in me is from the Lord….Any goodness that I perform or any kindness that I have first comes from a truth that I’m believing about God or about myself.” — Vera Schmitz

What are you filling your mind and heart with these days? Join Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott, sisters and co-founders of Dwell Differently, as they talk honestly about their own struggles, encouraging us to be intentional with what we’re storing up in our hearts. Find out what Vera’s been memorizing from God’s Word to fill her mind with goodness and truth, and what you can do if you feel like things are out of control in your life. There’s so much good for us in Luke 6:45a—we can’t wait for you to join us in allowing Jesus’s words to change our lives!

This month’s memory verse: "A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart." — Luke 6:45a

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]]> https://dwelldifferently.com/blogs/podcast/what-are-you-consuming Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-14964385 Wed, 15 May 2024 02:00:00 -0500 1385 Luke 6:45, Christian living, Scripture memory, Bible study full false God's Word Pulled Me Through // Jennifer Dukes Lee God's Word Pulled Me Through // Jennifer Dukes Lee “We have that ability—we can take God’s Word and when it’s ingrained in us we can just take it and pick it up and pray it over ourselves and pray it over our loved ones.” — Jennifer Dukes Lee

Today, Jennifer Dukes Lee joins Natalie Abbott to talk about Luke 6:45a, and you won't want to miss it. Jennifer talks vulnerably about how God has met and sustained her and her family  in hard seasons through his Word. She encourages us to love our future selves by investing right now in knowing and loving God—banking up deposits by reading and memorizing his Word. She relates how God brings his Word back to mind and uses it to transform us in hard seasons. He is our good, and he alone can give us the good we are longing for.

This month’s memory verse: "A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart." — Luke 6:45a

Today's guest: Jennifer Dukes Lee is the bestselling author of several books, including Growing Slow, It’s All Under Control, and Stuff I’d Only Tell God. She’s a fan of queso, bright lipstick, and singing too loudly to songs with great harmony. She lives on a fifth-generation family farm in Iowa, where she and her husband have made a life of growing crops, pigs, two beautiful humans, and an enduring faith.


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]]> “We have that ability—we can take God’s Word and when it’s ingrained in us we can just take it and pick it up and pray it over ourselves and pray it over our loved ones.” — Jennifer Dukes Lee

Today, Jennifer Dukes Lee joins Natalie Abbott to talk about Luke 6:45a, and you won't want to miss it. Jennifer talks vulnerably about how God has met and sustained her and her family  in hard seasons through his Word. She encourages us to love our future selves by investing right now in knowing and loving God—banking up deposits by reading and memorizing his Word. She relates how God brings his Word back to mind and uses it to transform us in hard seasons. He is our good, and he alone can give us the good we are longing for.

This month’s memory verse: "A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart." — Luke 6:45a

Today's guest: Jennifer Dukes Lee is the bestselling author of several books, including Growing Slow, It’s All Under Control, and Stuff I’d Only Tell God. She’s a fan of queso, bright lipstick, and singing too loudly to songs with great harmony. She lives on a fifth-generation family farm in Iowa, where she and her husband have made a life of growing crops, pigs, two beautiful humans, and an enduring faith.


Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell Differently’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos or stickers, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

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]]> https://dwelldifferently.com/blogs/podcast/how-gods-word-sustains-me-jennifer-dukes-lee Natalie Abbott & Jennifer Dukes Lee Buzzsprout-14913821 Wed, 08 May 2024 02:00:00 -0500 2285 Luke 6:45, Bible study, Christian living, Scripture memory, Jennifer Dukes Lee full false Luke 6:45a Deep Dive // It's Time to Take Inventory Luke 6:45a Deep Dive // It's Time to Take Inventory “What you store up in your heart—either good or bad—has a real effect in your life. And the good things that come out of your heart, or the bad things, are the result of what you’re putting inside of you. So here’s the thing: we can know what’s going on inside of us by evaluating what’s coming out of us.” — Natalie Abbott

Have you ever said something and been shocked by what came out of your mouth, or maybe even how you said it? Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she unpacks Jesus's words in Luke 6, helping us see the diagnostic questions he was asking. Listen in as Natalie walks through what Jesus is asking us to take inventory of in our hearts and lives, looking at how we might be blind to our own sin, how we might be expecting to get good things from a bad source, and offering hope for all of us who long to be a person who has goodness of Christ coming out of our heart.

This month’s memory verse: "A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart." — Luke 6:45a

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]]> “What you store up in your heart—either good or bad—has a real effect in your life. And the good things that come out of your heart, or the bad things, are the result of what you’re putting inside of you. So here’s the thing: we can know what’s going on inside of us by evaluating what’s coming out of us.” — Natalie Abbott

Have you ever said something and been shocked by what came out of your mouth, or maybe even how you said it? Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she unpacks Jesus's words in Luke 6, helping us see the diagnostic questions he was asking. Listen in as Natalie walks through what Jesus is asking us to take inventory of in our hearts and lives, looking at how we might be blind to our own sin, how we might be expecting to get good things from a bad source, and offering hope for all of us who long to be a person who has goodness of Christ coming out of our heart.

This month’s memory verse: "A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart." — Luke 6:45a

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]]> https://dwelldifferently.com/blogs/podcast/luke-6-45a-deep-dive-its-time-to-take-inventory Natalie Abbott Buzzsprout-14914213 Wed, 01 May 2024 02:00:00 -0500 1224 Luke 6:45, Bible study, Christian living, Scripture memory full false How to Share Your Faith // Mike Grenier How to Share Your Faith // Mike Grenier “God invites us to participate in what we’re seeing there in Ezekiel 36 and 37. It’s not that we’re making this heart of stone into a heart of flesh—God’s the actor. It’s not that we’re making these dry bones come alive—God’s doing that. But he invites us to be a part of that. That is an incredible privilege and it’s exciting.” — Mike Grenier

If you're honest, do you ever feel like you should want to share the gospel more than you do, or that you just don't quite know how to talk about Jesus in a natural way? If so, you’ll love this conversation with Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, and Mike Grenier as they talk about the implications our verse has on how we think about evangelism, and the 4 practical steps Mike offers for sharing your faith:

  1. Don’t be afraid to share with people what you’re really enjoying about your faith and why Jesus is beautiful.
  2. Ask questions. Be really interested in people as people, not as projects.
  3. Don’t underestimate the impact of real-life hospitality.
  4. Don’t be afraid to take risks. Don’t wait. God’s at work and he can take imperfect words and do great things with them.

Let’s bring the hope of the gospel to the people in our lives who, like us, need someone to tell them about the God who gives new hearts and new spirits!

This month’s memory verse: "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh." — Ezekiel 36:26

Today's guest: Mike Grenier is an IT Manager with TE Connectivity. He and his wife, Emily, and their three kids live in Harrisburg, PA, where they're members of Community Evangelical Free Church. Mike serves in various ways at his church, and loves to help those unfamiliar with the Christian faith grapple with the big questions of life and introduce them to Jesus.

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]]> “God invites us to participate in what we’re seeing there in Ezekiel 36 and 37. It’s not that we’re making this heart of stone into a heart of flesh—God’s the actor. It’s not that we’re making these dry bones come alive—God’s doing that. But he invites us to be a part of that. That is an incredible privilege and it’s exciting.” — Mike Grenier

If you're honest, do you ever feel like you should want to share the gospel more than you do, or that you just don't quite know how to talk about Jesus in a natural way? If so, you’ll love this conversation with Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, and Mike Grenier as they talk about the implications our verse has on how we think about evangelism, and the 4 practical steps Mike offers for sharing your faith:

  1. Don’t be afraid to share with people what you’re really enjoying about your faith and why Jesus is beautiful.
  2. Ask questions. Be really interested in people as people, not as projects.
  3. Don’t underestimate the impact of real-life hospitality.
  4. Don’t be afraid to take risks. Don’t wait. God’s at work and he can take imperfect words and do great things with them.

Let’s bring the hope of the gospel to the people in our lives who, like us, need someone to tell them about the God who gives new hearts and new spirits!

This month’s memory verse: "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh." — Ezekiel 36:26

Today's guest: Mike Grenier is an IT Manager with TE Connectivity. He and his wife, Emily, and their three kids live in Harrisburg, PA, where they're members of Community Evangelical Free Church. Mike serves in various ways at his church, and loves to help those unfamiliar with the Christian faith grapple with the big questions of life and introduce them to Jesus.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell Differently’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos or stickers, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-14873140 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 02:00:00 -0500 2367 full false Vera's Salvation Story Vera's Salvation Story “When you get to the end of yourself and you’re truly honest with yourself, and then you hear this, and you hear that God comes right then with the promises, ‘I’ll give you a new heart and put my spirit in you,’ that is so good.” — Vera Schmitz

We can be tempted to think we just need to be “cleaned up” before coming to Jesus, but our verse this month helps us see the amazing truth about a God who does far more than just clean things up—he brings dead things to life. Join Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott, sisters and co-founders of Dwell Differently, as they talk about the deep hope of Ezekiel 36:26. Hear Vera’s salvation story, what to do when you feel like your heart is stone cold, and the beauty of the gospel that is on offer for all!

This month’s memory verse: "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh." — Ezekiel 36:26

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell Differently’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos or stickers, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

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]]> “When you get to the end of yourself and you’re truly honest with yourself, and then you hear this, and you hear that God comes right then with the promises, ‘I’ll give you a new heart and put my spirit in you,’ that is so good.” — Vera Schmitz

We can be tempted to think we just need to be “cleaned up” before coming to Jesus, but our verse this month helps us see the amazing truth about a God who does far more than just clean things up—he brings dead things to life. Join Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott, sisters and co-founders of Dwell Differently, as they talk about the deep hope of Ezekiel 36:26. Hear Vera’s salvation story, what to do when you feel like your heart is stone cold, and the beauty of the gospel that is on offer for all!

This month’s memory verse: "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh." — Ezekiel 36:26

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell Differently’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos or stickers, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-14808422 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 02:00:00 -0500 1273 full false True Transformation // Nicole Zasowski True Transformation // Nicole Zasowski "The very thing that we most deeply need as human beings we can’t actually do for ourselves. It’s the work of God in us.” — Natalie Abbott

What do you do when you find yourself not caring spiritually, when your heart feels cold toward God? What does it look like to have a heart that is soft toward the Lord? Join Natalie Abbott and Nicole Zasowski as they dig into how Ezekiel 36:26 continues to impact the lives of God’s people. They share practical hope for what to do when our hearts feel calloused, how to grab hold of what is true in times of struggle, and personal stories of God’s transforming work in their lives. We were so encouraged by this conversation and know you will be too!

This month’s memory verse: "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh." — Ezekiel 36:26

Today's guest: Nicole Zasowski is a licensed marriage and family therapist, sought-after speaker, and author of What If It's Wonderful?  and From Lost to Found. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and three young children. Nicole would love to connect with you on her website: www.nicolezasowski.com or on Instagram: @nicolezasowski. 

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]]> "The very thing that we most deeply need as human beings we can’t actually do for ourselves. It’s the work of God in us.” — Natalie Abbott

What do you do when you find yourself not caring spiritually, when your heart feels cold toward God? What does it look like to have a heart that is soft toward the Lord? Join Natalie Abbott and Nicole Zasowski as they dig into how Ezekiel 36:26 continues to impact the lives of God’s people. They share practical hope for what to do when our hearts feel calloused, how to grab hold of what is true in times of struggle, and personal stories of God’s transforming work in their lives. We were so encouraged by this conversation and know you will be too!

This month’s memory verse: "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh." — Ezekiel 36:26

Today's guest: Nicole Zasowski is a licensed marriage and family therapist, sought-after speaker, and author of What If It's Wonderful?  and From Lost to Found. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and three young children. Nicole would love to connect with you on her website: www.nicolezasowski.com or on Instagram: @nicolezasowski. 

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-14775102 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 02:00:00 -0500 2186 full false Ezekiel 36:26 Deep Dive // This Verse Has Been Following Me Around Ezekiel 36:26 Deep Dive // This Verse Has Been Following Me Around “God has given us his own Spirit, and that’s how as believers we are able, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to follow him and to do what is right. But so often, we don’t. And that’s where this verse has been following me around. This verse has been convicting my heart where it’s hard and convicting my spirit where it’s unwilling and not wanting to follow the Holy Spirit who is in me and to listen to his voice and his guidance.” — Natalie Abbott

Have you ever read a Bible verse that just keeps ringing in your ears in the best possible way? Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she helps us understand the context of this month’s memory verse, highlighting the depth of its beauty as we zoom out to see the big picture story of Scripture, how this verse fits into that story, and finally how this verse fits into the stories of our lives. This amazing promise that God gave Israel is good news for our hearts today as well.

This month’s memory verse: "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh." — Ezekiel 36:26

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell Differently’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos or stickers, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

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]]> “God has given us his own Spirit, and that’s how as believers we are able, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to follow him and to do what is right. But so often, we don’t. And that’s where this verse has been following me around. This verse has been convicting my heart where it’s hard and convicting my spirit where it’s unwilling and not wanting to follow the Holy Spirit who is in me and to listen to his voice and his guidance.” — Natalie Abbott

Have you ever read a Bible verse that just keeps ringing in your ears in the best possible way? Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she helps us understand the context of this month’s memory verse, highlighting the depth of its beauty as we zoom out to see the big picture story of Scripture, how this verse fits into that story, and finally how this verse fits into the stories of our lives. This amazing promise that God gave Israel is good news for our hearts today as well.

This month’s memory verse: "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh." — Ezekiel 36:26

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell Differently’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos or stickers, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-14731130 Wed, 03 Apr 2024 02:00:00 -0500 1123 full false The Beauty We're Longing For // Jason Abbott The Beauty We're Longing For // Jason Abbott “We have a God who first loved us…and sacrificed for us and served us, and that’s a beautiful, beautiful thing." — Jason Abbott

This month’s verse raises so many questions: Why is Jesus able to be a ransom for us? What does this verse teach us about the kingdom of God? How does our servant-King’s example impact the way we live our lives? What should I do when I know the right way to serve and love others but just don’t want to? Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, and her husband, Jason Abbott, as they talk about all this and more, reminding us of the absolute beauty of Jesus—the God who came to save us and to serve us.

This month’s memory verse: "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." — Mark 10:45

Today's Dwell guest: Dr. Jason Abbott is married to Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently. They have a big family of seven and spend a lot of time running around Jefferson City, Missouri, together. Jason has been in pastoral ministry for the past 20 years in the Evangelical Free Church of America. He’s currently the Senior Pastor at Central Church of Jefferson City, Missouri. 

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell Differently’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos or stickers, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

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]]> “We have a God who first loved us…and sacrificed for us and served us, and that’s a beautiful, beautiful thing." — Jason Abbott

This month’s verse raises so many questions: Why is Jesus able to be a ransom for us? What does this verse teach us about the kingdom of God? How does our servant-King’s example impact the way we live our lives? What should I do when I know the right way to serve and love others but just don’t want to? Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, and her husband, Jason Abbott, as they talk about all this and more, reminding us of the absolute beauty of Jesus—the God who came to save us and to serve us.

This month’s memory verse: "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." — Mark 10:45

Today's Dwell guest: Dr. Jason Abbott is married to Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently. They have a big family of seven and spend a lot of time running around Jefferson City, Missouri, together. Jason has been in pastoral ministry for the past 20 years in the Evangelical Free Church of America. He’s currently the Senior Pastor at Central Church of Jefferson City, Missouri. 

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-14730514 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 02:00:00 -0500 2043 full false Are You Keeping a Scorecard? Are You Keeping a Scorecard? “If we make Christ greater, then we are thinking of ourselves less…I just want my life to be about Christ…it’s Christ above all, Christ greatest, Christ more. That’s what I want. And so I think that if that is true of me, then service out of that is easier and also I stop vying for position and rank and approval.” — Vera Schmitz

Do you tend to keep a scorecard when it comes to serving others? Our verse this month, Mark 10:45, helps us reframe what serving like Jesus really means—especially when we come face to face with our self-serving tendencies. Tune in as Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz, sisters and co-founders of Dwell Differently, talk through the implications of this verse, what genuine humility really looks like, and how to truly live our lives in a way that echoes John the Baptist’s words in John 3:30: “He [Jesus] must become greater; I must become less.”

This month’s memory verse: "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." — Mark 10:45

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]]> “If we make Christ greater, then we are thinking of ourselves less…I just want my life to be about Christ…it’s Christ above all, Christ greatest, Christ more. That’s what I want. And so I think that if that is true of me, then service out of that is easier and also I stop vying for position and rank and approval.” — Vera Schmitz

Do you tend to keep a scorecard when it comes to serving others? Our verse this month, Mark 10:45, helps us reframe what serving like Jesus really means—especially when we come face to face with our self-serving tendencies. Tune in as Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz, sisters and co-founders of Dwell Differently, talk through the implications of this verse, what genuine humility really looks like, and how to truly live our lives in a way that echoes John the Baptist’s words in John 3:30: “He [Jesus] must become greater; I must become less.”

This month’s memory verse: "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." — Mark 10:45

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-14679634 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 02:00:00 -0500 1262 full false Flipping Greatness on Its Head // Caroline Saunders Flipping Greatness on Its Head // Caroline Saunders “Jesus is trying to flip everything you expect upside down so that you can see him as he actually is.” — Caroline Saunders

Caroline Saunders joins Dwell Differently’s Natalie Abbott for a super honest conversation about what greatness really is, how to explain the truth of this month’s memory verse to a 10-year-old, what a ransom is, and more. You won't want to miss the practical implications and encouragement they share, helping us serve others like our Savior has served us!


This month’s memory verse: "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." — Mark 10:45

Today's Dwell guest: Caroline Saunders is a writer, Bible teacher, pastor's wife, and mother of three who believes in taking Jesus seriously and being un-serious about nearly everything else. Her upcoming projects include her first women's Bible study called Come Home: Tracing God's Promise of Home in Scripture (May 2024, Lifeway Women) and a storybook Bible, Kids of the Bible Storybook (April 2024, B&H Kids). In every project, she seeks to use wit and wisdom to help others know and love God and His Word. Find her writing, resources, and ridiculousness at WriterCaroline.com and on Instagram @writercaroline. 


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]]> “Jesus is trying to flip everything you expect upside down so that you can see him as he actually is.” — Caroline Saunders

Caroline Saunders joins Dwell Differently’s Natalie Abbott for a super honest conversation about what greatness really is, how to explain the truth of this month’s memory verse to a 10-year-old, what a ransom is, and more. You won't want to miss the practical implications and encouragement they share, helping us serve others like our Savior has served us!


This month’s memory verse: "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." — Mark 10:45

Today's Dwell guest: Caroline Saunders is a writer, Bible teacher, pastor's wife, and mother of three who believes in taking Jesus seriously and being un-serious about nearly everything else. Her upcoming projects include her first women's Bible study called Come Home: Tracing God's Promise of Home in Scripture (May 2024, Lifeway Women) and a storybook Bible, Kids of the Bible Storybook (April 2024, B&H Kids). In every project, she seeks to use wit and wisdom to help others know and love God and His Word. Find her writing, resources, and ridiculousness at WriterCaroline.com and on Instagram @writercaroline. 


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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-14611622 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 02:00:00 -0500 2326 full false Mark 10:45 Deep Dive // What Do You Really Want Jesus to Do for You? Mark 10:45 Deep Dive // What Do You Really Want Jesus to Do for You? “He came to serve us because we are actually incapable of doing the thing that we most desperately need, which is to be made right before God.” — Natalie Abbott

How would you answer the question Jesus asks twice in Mark 10: “What do you want me to do for you?”? If you’re anything like us, you may wrestle with what you think that answer should be and what it really is. Join Natalie Abbott to learn more about the context of this month’s memory verse, Mark 10:45, and to see what these three interactions Jesus has in Mark 10 reveal about what people wanted Jesus to do for them and what he really came to do for them—and for us. May you be in awe again today of our God who loves us and gave up his own life for our sake.

This month’s memory verse: "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." — Mark 10:45

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]]> “He came to serve us because we are actually incapable of doing the thing that we most desperately need, which is to be made right before God.” — Natalie Abbott

How would you answer the question Jesus asks twice in Mark 10: “What do you want me to do for you?”? If you’re anything like us, you may wrestle with what you think that answer should be and what it really is. Join Natalie Abbott to learn more about the context of this month’s memory verse, Mark 10:45, and to see what these three interactions Jesus has in Mark 10 reveal about what people wanted Jesus to do for them and what he really came to do for them—and for us. May you be in awe again today of our God who loves us and gave up his own life for our sake.

This month’s memory verse: "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." — Mark 10:45

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-14611342 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 02:00:00 -0600 1232 full false Who's in Control? // Joanna Kimbrel Who's in Control? // Joanna Kimbrel When it comes to control, we often tend to fell like we have it all under control or like everything is spinning out of control. Our verse this month tells us neither is true. Jesus is the one who is in control. On todays episode our guest, Joanna Kimbrel, shares just how easy it is for us to live under the illusion of our self control, asking Natalie if she's been reading her journal. And she also shares specific times when she felt like everything feels out of control. Joanna tells us why we would want to give Jesus the reigns of our lives and she gives us practical advice for how we can make that happen. 

This month’s memory verse: "He is before all things, and in him all things hold together" — Colossians 1:17

Today's Dwell guest: Joanna Kimbrel is a Bible teacher, a writer, and the coordinator of women’s initiatives for The Gospel Coalition. She is coauthor of Behold and Believe: A Bible Study on the “I Am” Statements of Jesus and author of The Greatest Hero: The Book of Romans. She is a student at Westminster Theological Seminary pursuing her Master of Arts in Theological Studies. Joanna and her husband, Chad, have three daughters and are members of Sojourn Community Church in Woodstock, Georgia.


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]]> When it comes to control, we often tend to fell like we have it all under control or like everything is spinning out of control. Our verse this month tells us neither is true. Jesus is the one who is in control. On todays episode our guest, Joanna Kimbrel, shares just how easy it is for us to live under the illusion of our self control, asking Natalie if she's been reading her journal. And she also shares specific times when she felt like everything feels out of control. Joanna tells us why we would want to give Jesus the reigns of our lives and she gives us practical advice for how we can make that happen. 

This month’s memory verse: "He is before all things, and in him all things hold together" — Colossians 1:17

Today's Dwell guest: Joanna Kimbrel is a Bible teacher, a writer, and the coordinator of women’s initiatives for The Gospel Coalition. She is coauthor of Behold and Believe: A Bible Study on the “I Am” Statements of Jesus and author of The Greatest Hero: The Book of Romans. She is a student at Westminster Theological Seminary pursuing her Master of Arts in Theological Studies. Joanna and her husband, Chad, have three daughters and are members of Sojourn Community Church in Woodstock, Georgia.


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]]> Buzzsprout-14450420 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 02:00:00 -0600 2569 full false This Brings Peace This Brings Peace “He sees everything, and there is a peace that comes when you remind yourself of how big and capable he is to hold all things together.” — Vera Schmitz

What do you do when peace feels elusive and all the plates that are spinning feel like they’re about to crash? Join Dwell Differently co-founders and sisters, Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott, as they talk about times they’ve felt a lack of control in their lives, share how praying the Lord’s Prayer has been so formative, and invite us to give the things that weigh heavy on us to a God who is fully capable of holding all things. Bonus: Vera and Natalie share a mini teaser about a big project Dwell Differently has been working on—you won’t want to miss it!


This month’s memory verse: "He is before all things, and in him all things hold together." — Colossians 1:17

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]]> “He sees everything, and there is a peace that comes when you remind yourself of how big and capable he is to hold all things together.” — Vera Schmitz

What do you do when peace feels elusive and all the plates that are spinning feel like they’re about to crash? Join Dwell Differently co-founders and sisters, Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott, as they talk about times they’ve felt a lack of control in their lives, share how praying the Lord’s Prayer has been so formative, and invite us to give the things that weigh heavy on us to a God who is fully capable of holding all things. Bonus: Vera and Natalie share a mini teaser about a big project Dwell Differently has been working on—you won’t want to miss it!


This month’s memory verse: "He is before all things, and in him all things hold together." — Colossians 1:17

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]]> Vera Schmitz, Natalie Abbott Buzzsprout-14530026 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 02:00:00 -0600 1191 The Lord's Prayer, Scripture memory, God is in control full false When You're Brought to the End of Yourself // Jen Oshman When You're Brought to the End of Yourself // Jen Oshman “But the Lord, I believe, in his mercy brought me to the end of myself and just said, ‘Actually, Jen, you can’t do it all. You are not self made. You are not self-sufficient. I made you—and I made you for me. And that’s where you’re going to find peace.’” — Jen Oshman

What do you do when overwhelm strikes? Or when you find yourself in a place of relying only on your own efforts and self-sufficiency? Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, and Jen Oshman as they talk about what to do when we come to the end of ourselves, what this verse means for us in our suffering, and how remembering who Jesus is truly changes everything.

This month’s memory verse: "He is before all things, and in him all things hold together." — Colossians 1:17

Today's Dwell guest: Jen Oshman has been in women’s ministry for over two decades on three continents. She’s the author of Enough about Me and Cultural Counterfeits, she hosts a weekly podcast about cultural events and trends called All Things, and she is the mother of four daughters. Jen's family currently resides in Colorado, where they planted Redemption Parker.


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]]> “But the Lord, I believe, in his mercy brought me to the end of myself and just said, ‘Actually, Jen, you can’t do it all. You are not self made. You are not self-sufficient. I made you—and I made you for me. And that’s where you’re going to find peace.’” — Jen Oshman

What do you do when overwhelm strikes? Or when you find yourself in a place of relying only on your own efforts and self-sufficiency? Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, and Jen Oshman as they talk about what to do when we come to the end of ourselves, what this verse means for us in our suffering, and how remembering who Jesus is truly changes everything.

This month’s memory verse: "He is before all things, and in him all things hold together." — Colossians 1:17

Today's Dwell guest: Jen Oshman has been in women’s ministry for over two decades on three continents. She’s the author of Enough about Me and Cultural Counterfeits, she hosts a weekly podcast about cultural events and trends called All Things, and she is the mother of four daughters. Jen's family currently resides in Colorado, where they planted Redemption Parker.


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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-14488557 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 02:00:00 -0600 2076 full false Colossians 1:17 Deep Dive // Jesus Is Holding It All Together Colossians 1:17 Deep Dive // Jesus Is Holding It All Together If you've ever felt like everything depends on you (maybe you even feel that way right now), like you're the one holding it all together, then today's message is for you! Here is the good news: everything does not depend on you, you are not the one holding it all together. Jesus is.  He made, sustains, and will redeems all things. And this is exactly the reminder our weary souls need. On today's episode, Natalie Abbott takes us to God's Word to help us see the beautiful truth of who Jesus is and why our response to that truth makes all the difference. 

This month’s memory verse: "He is before all things, and in him all things hold together." — Colossians 1:17

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]]> If you've ever felt like everything depends on you (maybe you even feel that way right now), like you're the one holding it all together, then today's message is for you! Here is the good news: everything does not depend on you, you are not the one holding it all together. Jesus is.  He made, sustains, and will redeems all things. And this is exactly the reminder our weary souls need. On today's episode, Natalie Abbott takes us to God's Word to help us see the beautiful truth of who Jesus is and why our response to that truth makes all the difference. 

This month’s memory verse: "He is before all things, and in him all things hold together." — Colossians 1:17

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]]> Buzzsprout-14423111 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 02:00:00 -0600 1034 full false Set Free from Fear, Control & Busyness (One of Our Most Helpful Episodes!) Set Free from Fear, Control & Busyness (One of Our Most Helpful Episodes!) Have you ever struggled with fear, control, or busyness? Who doesn't?! We wanted to revisit this topic today by sharing one of our all-time most helpful episodes (first released in August 2022). Dwell Differently co-founder Vera Schmitz shares how memorizing specific truths from God's Word has helped set her free from these struggles in her own life. She relates how the truth about God's transcendent peace in Philippians 4:6–7 has helped her in anxious moments. She shares how Exodus 14:14 has reminded her to rely on God to fight for her.  And she testifies about how the words of rest in Psalm 116:7 have come to mind in seasons of busyness. We hope that Vera's stories of freedom will be an encouragement to you as you consider how God's words have bolstered you when you've needed them. 

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]]> Have you ever struggled with fear, control, or busyness? Who doesn't?! We wanted to revisit this topic today by sharing one of our all-time most helpful episodes (first released in August 2022). Dwell Differently co-founder Vera Schmitz shares how memorizing specific truths from God's Word has helped set her free from these struggles in her own life. She relates how the truth about God's transcendent peace in Philippians 4:6–7 has helped her in anxious moments. She shares how Exodus 14:14 has reminded her to rely on God to fight for her.  And she testifies about how the words of rest in Psalm 116:7 have come to mind in seasons of busyness. We hope that Vera's stories of freedom will be an encouragement to you as you consider how God's words have bolstered you when you've needed them. 

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-14405914 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 02:00:00 -0600 556 full false God's Purpose in Your Pain // Kristen Wetherell God's Purpose in Your Pain // Kristen Wetherell What is God's purpose for us in our pain and suffering? How do we walk through our trials in faithful prayer and even joy? In this episode, Kristen Wetherell answers these questions with vulnerable honesty. Kristen is a pastor's wife, busy mom of three, author, speaker, and she also suffers from chronic pain.  In our conversation today, she helps us see how knowing God in his Word is absolutely essential—it's the lens through which all of life makes sense, especially in our suffering.

This month’s memory verse: "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer " — Romans 12:12

Today's Dwell guest: Kristen Wetherell is a wife, mother, writer, and speaker. She is the author of several books, including Help for the Hungry Soul, and coauthor of the award-winning book Hope When It Hurts. Kristen is a member of the Orchard and lives in Chicagoland with her husband and three children.

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]]> What is God's purpose for us in our pain and suffering? How do we walk through our trials in faithful prayer and even joy? In this episode, Kristen Wetherell answers these questions with vulnerable honesty. Kristen is a pastor's wife, busy mom of three, author, speaker, and she also suffers from chronic pain.  In our conversation today, she helps us see how knowing God in his Word is absolutely essential—it's the lens through which all of life makes sense, especially in our suffering.

This month’s memory verse: "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer " — Romans 12:12

Today's Dwell guest: Kristen Wetherell is a wife, mother, writer, and speaker. She is the author of several books, including Help for the Hungry Soul, and coauthor of the award-winning book Hope When It Hurts. Kristen is a member of the Orchard and lives in Chicagoland with her husband and three children.

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]]> Buzzsprout-14343646 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 02:00:00 -0600 2000 full false How Do We Live This Out? How Do We Live This Out? Our verse this month is Romans 12:12: "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." How in the world do we live like this? How do we have joy in our unrealized hopes? How do we patiently endure hardship? How do we faithfully pray in all of it? On today's episode, Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz wrestle through how they try (and often fail) to live like this, pointing us to the foundation and source of our joy, patience, and faithfulness: Jesus. 

This month’s memory verse: "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer" — Romans 12:12

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]]> Our verse this month is Romans 12:12: "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." How in the world do we live like this? How do we have joy in our unrealized hopes? How do we patiently endure hardship? How do we faithfully pray in all of it? On today's episode, Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz wrestle through how they try (and often fail) to live like this, pointing us to the foundation and source of our joy, patience, and faithfulness: Jesus. 

This month’s memory verse: "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer" — Romans 12:12

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-14311552 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 02:00:00 -0600 1429 Christianity, hope, bible, scripture, joy, patience, Christian living, Christian women, Bible study, devotional full false When I Don't Know What to Pray // Andrew Peterson & Doug McKelvey When I Don't Know What to Pray // Andrew Peterson & Doug McKelvey Have you ever wanted to pray but couldn't find the words? In today's episode, Natalie talks with Andrew Peterson and Doug McKelvey about prayer—how we find time to pray in the midst of our lives, how we find words to pray when words are elusive, and how God wants to meet us in all of our emotions and situations with himself. 

This month’s memory verse: "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer " — Romans 12:12

Today's Dwell guests:
Andrew Peterson is a recording artist, songwriter, producer, filmmaker, publisher and award-winning author of The Wingfeather Saga, Andrew Peterson is also founder and president of The Rabbit Room, which has published thirty books to date and fosters community and spiritual formation through music, story and art.
Doug McKelvey is an author, scriptwriter, church sexton, video director, and song lyricist—penning more than 350 lyrics recorded by a variety of artists including Switchfoot, Kenny Rogers, Ella Mine, and Jason Gray. 

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]]> Have you ever wanted to pray but couldn't find the words? In today's episode, Natalie talks with Andrew Peterson and Doug McKelvey about prayer—how we find time to pray in the midst of our lives, how we find words to pray when words are elusive, and how God wants to meet us in all of our emotions and situations with himself. 

This month’s memory verse: "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer " — Romans 12:12

Today's Dwell guests:
Andrew Peterson is a recording artist, songwriter, producer, filmmaker, publisher and award-winning author of The Wingfeather Saga, Andrew Peterson is also founder and president of The Rabbit Room, which has published thirty books to date and fosters community and spiritual formation through music, story and art.
Doug McKelvey is an author, scriptwriter, church sexton, video director, and song lyricist—penning more than 350 lyrics recorded by a variety of artists including Switchfoot, Kenny Rogers, Ella Mine, and Jason Gray. 

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos or vinyl stickers, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-14256685 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 02:00:00 -0600 2556 Every Moment Holy, Rabbit Room, Doug McKelvey, Andrew Peterson, Prayer, Romans 12, Liturgies, Praying Scripture, Christian Living, Bible Memorization full false Romans 12:12 Deep Dive // How to Wait Well Romans 12:12 Deep Dive // How to Wait Well Are you good at waiting? Do you want to be? Our verse this month is all about waiting well. In it, we're encouraged to be joyful and patient and faithful in the unrealized and even difficult parts of our lives. But how do we do that? Tune in as Natalie Abbott walks us through the book of Romans, looking at the themes we see in Romans 12:12, and pointing us to the God in whom we can have confidence while we wait.

This month’s memory verse: "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." — Romans 12:12

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]]> Are you good at waiting? Do you want to be? Our verse this month is all about waiting well. In it, we're encouraged to be joyful and patient and faithful in the unrealized and even difficult parts of our lives. But how do we do that? Tune in as Natalie Abbott walks us through the book of Romans, looking at the themes we see in Romans 12:12, and pointing us to the God in whom we can have confidence while we wait.

This month’s memory verse: "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." — Romans 12:12

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-14182856 Wed, 03 Jan 2024 02:00:00 -0600 1243 full false 2023 Wrap Up and 2024 Sneak Peek 2023 Wrap Up and 2024 Sneak Peek Join Vera and Natalie, sisters and Dwell Differently co-founders, as they look back at 2023 and take a sneak peak into some exciting updates for Dwell Differently in 2024. They talk about which verses impacted them the most, their favorite podcast guests of the year, and what they're looking forward to in the new year!

This month’s memory verse: "But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy." — Titus 3:4–5a

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]]> Join Vera and Natalie, sisters and Dwell Differently co-founders, as they look back at 2023 and take a sneak peak into some exciting updates for Dwell Differently in 2024. They talk about which verses impacted them the most, their favorite podcast guests of the year, and what they're looking forward to in the new year!

This month’s memory verse: "But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy." — Titus 3:4–5a

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-14170967 Wed, 27 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0600 1575 Christian, Bible, Scripture, Dwell Differently, Memorize Scripture full false Discover Everything You Long For // Tara-Leigh Cobble Discover Everything You Long For // Tara-Leigh Cobble Tara-Leigh Cobble is convinced that everything we long for in life is found in knowing God and reading his Word—but she didn't always feel that way. In today's episode, she shares with Natalie Abbot her own story of how God moved her from a place of not wanting to read the Bible to actually loving it. She talks about being surprised and encouraged by some totally weird parts of the Bible, and shares about her passionate commitment to helping people understand the Bible on The Bible Recap podcast and other resources. Tara-Leigh also shares some practical advice for people on the fence about reading through the whole Bible. It is such a great episode, you won't want to miss it!

This month’s memory verse: "But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. " — Titus 3:4–5a

Today's Dwell guest: Tara-Leigh Cobble is a speaker, author, Bible teacher, and podcast host. Tara-Leigh is the Bible reader's trusted friend and guide, leading thousands of people through the Bible chapter by chapter every year, helping them understand the Bible and engage with God. She hosts The Bible Recap podcast and has numerous other resources available on her website.

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]]> Tara-Leigh Cobble is convinced that everything we long for in life is found in knowing God and reading his Word—but she didn't always feel that way. In today's episode, she shares with Natalie Abbot her own story of how God moved her from a place of not wanting to read the Bible to actually loving it. She talks about being surprised and encouraged by some totally weird parts of the Bible, and shares about her passionate commitment to helping people understand the Bible on The Bible Recap podcast and other resources. Tara-Leigh also shares some practical advice for people on the fence about reading through the whole Bible. It is such a great episode, you won't want to miss it!

This month’s memory verse: "But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. " — Titus 3:4–5a

Today's Dwell guest: Tara-Leigh Cobble is a speaker, author, Bible teacher, and podcast host. Tara-Leigh is the Bible reader's trusted friend and guide, leading thousands of people through the Bible chapter by chapter every year, helping them understand the Bible and engage with God. She hosts The Bible Recap podcast and has numerous other resources available on her website.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos or vinyl stickers, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-14173608 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0600 2101 full false Jesus’s Perfection = Our Freedom Jesus’s Perfection = Our Freedom Do you feel like you have to get everything right all of the time? On today's episode, Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz talk about the freedom Jesus offers us when we trust in his perfection instead of relying on our own performance. Vera shares honestly about her regular struggle of trying to prove her worth and how verses like Titus 3:4–5a help her refocus on the truth of Christ throughout her day. There's so much encouragement and practical advice in this episode not just for perfectionists, but for us all. 

This month’s memory verse: "But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy." — Titus 3:4–5a

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]]> Do you feel like you have to get everything right all of the time? On today's episode, Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz talk about the freedom Jesus offers us when we trust in his perfection instead of relying on our own performance. Vera shares honestly about her regular struggle of trying to prove her worth and how verses like Titus 3:4–5a help her refocus on the truth of Christ throughout her day. There's so much encouragement and practical advice in this episode not just for perfectionists, but for us all. 

This month’s memory verse: "But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy." — Titus 3:4–5a

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]]> https://dwelldifferently.com/blogs/podcast/jesus-s-perfection-our-freedom Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-14107592 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0600 1344 Perfectionism, Salvation, Freedom in Jesus, Christianity full false The Impact of Memorizing Scripture // Randall Goodgame The Impact of Memorizing Scripture // Randall Goodgame Randall Goodgame of Slugs and Bugs joins Natalie Abbott to talk about how memorizing Scripture has impacted his life. They dig into how he found freedom in pointing his kids to Jesus as a dad, the mercy and kindness of God in Titus 3:4–5a, and the ministry the Lord has given him to help families have fun and learn Scripture together!

This month’s memory verse: "But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. " — Titus 3:4–5a

Today's Dwell guest: Randall Goodgame is a singer/songwriter and the creative force behind Slugs & Bugs. He is passionate about helping kids and families know God’s Word—and have fun. He and his family live in Nashville, TN.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos or vinyl stickers, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

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]]> Randall Goodgame of Slugs and Bugs joins Natalie Abbott to talk about how memorizing Scripture has impacted his life. They dig into how he found freedom in pointing his kids to Jesus as a dad, the mercy and kindness of God in Titus 3:4–5a, and the ministry the Lord has given him to help families have fun and learn Scripture together!

This month’s memory verse: "But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. " — Titus 3:4–5a

Today's Dwell guest: Randall Goodgame is a singer/songwriter and the creative force behind Slugs & Bugs. He is passionate about helping kids and families know God’s Word—and have fun. He and his family live in Nashville, TN.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos or vinyl stickers, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

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]]> https://dwelldifferently.com/blogs/podcast/the-impact-of-memorizing-scripture-randall-goodgame Randall Goodgame Buzzsprout-14005256 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0600 2009 slugs and bugs, randall goodgame, rabbit room, dwell differently full false Titus 3:4–5a Deep Dive // The Christmas Message You Need to Hear Titus 3:4–5a Deep Dive // The Christmas Message You Need to Hear If you’re feeling overwhelmed with all the Christmas things, this episode is for YOU today! Listen in as Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, walks us through the context of this month’s memory verses, highlighting 3 things from the book of Titus: who we were, who we are, and being who we are. Jesus came—and he came for us. This is the kindness and love of God our Savior. This is "good tidings of great joy" for all people!

This month’s memory verse: "But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. " — Titus 3:4–5a

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]]> If you’re feeling overwhelmed with all the Christmas things, this episode is for YOU today! Listen in as Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, walks us through the context of this month’s memory verses, highlighting 3 things from the book of Titus: who we were, who we are, and being who we are. Jesus came—and he came for us. This is the kindness and love of God our Savior. This is "good tidings of great joy" for all people!

This month’s memory verse: "But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. " — Titus 3:4–5a

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos or stickers, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

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]]> Natalie Abbott Buzzsprout-14050260 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0600 792 full false Dads Who Dwell Differently // Jerrad Lopes and Matt Schmitz Dads Who Dwell Differently // Jerrad Lopes and Matt Schmitz Tune into this raw conversation between Jarred Lopes of Dad Tired and Matt Schmitz (husband of Dwell Differently co-founder Vera Schmitz) as they offer real encouragement and hope for dads who want to find their identity in Jesus, be spiritual leaders in their homes, and walk in the freedom of the gospel. And for any men who long to live like this, but don’t (and for the women who love them), don’t miss the end of the episode where Jarred shares the miraculous story of how God rescued him out of the darkest time in his life and marriage, giving him hope and putting his feet on the right path.

This month’s memory verse: "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." — Matthew 6:21

Today's Dwell guest: Jerrad Lopes is a Christian author, speaker, and the founder of Dad Tired. As a father of four, he knows first-hand that living as a leader in your home is a weighty calling. He is passionate about equipping men and fostering community where, together, men can live out the gospel. He and his wife, Leila, live in South Carolina with their four children.

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]]> Tune into this raw conversation between Jarred Lopes of Dad Tired and Matt Schmitz (husband of Dwell Differently co-founder Vera Schmitz) as they offer real encouragement and hope for dads who want to find their identity in Jesus, be spiritual leaders in their homes, and walk in the freedom of the gospel. And for any men who long to live like this, but don’t (and for the women who love them), don’t miss the end of the episode where Jarred shares the miraculous story of how God rescued him out of the darkest time in his life and marriage, giving him hope and putting his feet on the right path.

This month’s memory verse: "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." — Matthew 6:21

Today's Dwell guest: Jerrad Lopes is a Christian author, speaker, and the founder of Dad Tired. As a father of four, he knows first-hand that living as a leader in your home is a weighty calling. He is passionate about equipping men and fostering community where, together, men can live out the gospel. He and his wife, Leila, live in South Carolina with their four children.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos or vinyl stickers, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

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]]> https://dwelldifferently.com/blogs/podcast/dads-who-dwell-differently-jerrad-lopes-and-matt-schmitz Jerrad Lopes & Matt Schmitz Buzzsprout-13896594 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -0600 1631 full false How Do I Know If Jesus Is My Treasure? How Do I Know If Jesus Is My Treasure? Vera Schmitz brings us a heart check-up today: If we truly take inventory, are we just wanting the blessings of God, or are we wanting God himself? Tune in to hear a powerful quote from John Piper, the story of Vera’s battle with anxiety and what she learned in that season, and some helpful questions to evaluate what your heart is truly treasuring today.

This month’s memory verse: "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." — Matthew 6:21

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]]> Vera Schmitz brings us a heart check-up today: If we truly take inventory, are we just wanting the blessings of God, or are we wanting God himself? Tune in to hear a powerful quote from John Piper, the story of Vera’s battle with anxiety and what she learned in that season, and some helpful questions to evaluate what your heart is truly treasuring today.

This month’s memory verse: "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." — Matthew 6:21

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]]> https://dwelldifferently.com/blogs/podcast/how-do-i-know-if-jesus-is-my-treasure Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-13895898 Wed, 22 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -0600 532 full false Is Your Heart in Danger? Is Your Heart in Danger? Do you find yourself more afraid of losing earthly treasure than your spiritual health? Ouch. If we’re honest, we all find ourselves there sometimes, and today Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz want to help us reorient our hearts toward our greatest treasure: Jesus Christ. Tune in to hear them talk about the story behind this month’s verse design, an antidote to worry, and an encouragement to ask God to help us all treasure him first.

This month’s memory verse: "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." — Matthew 6:21

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]]> Do you find yourself more afraid of losing earthly treasure than your spiritual health? Ouch. If we’re honest, we all find ourselves there sometimes, and today Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz want to help us reorient our hearts toward our greatest treasure: Jesus Christ. Tune in to hear them talk about the story behind this month’s verse design, an antidote to worry, and an encouragement to ask God to help us all treasure him first.

This month’s memory verse: "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." — Matthew 6:21

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]]> https://dwelldifferently.com/blogs/podcast/is-your-heart-in-danger Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-13889350 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -0600 1381 full false What Are You Chasing After? // Jerrad Lopes What Are You Chasing After? // Jerrad Lopes What comes to mind when you think of “treasure”? More importantly, what does Jesus say about it? Join Jerrad Lopes, founder of Dad Tired, and Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently as they dig into our memory verse for the month: Matthew 6:21. They take a look at the context of our verse, dig into what the Bible has to say about treasure and blessing, and share honestly about ways they are convicted by God’s call to treasure him more than any earthly thing. We hope you’ll be heartened by the beautiful truth that delighting in Jesus will offer far more treasure than all the other things we are chasing after—true and lasting treasure that can never be lost!

This month’s memory verse: "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." — Matthew 6:21

Today's Dwell guest: Jerrad Lopes is a Christian author, speaker, and the founder of Dad Tired. As a father of four, he knows first-hand that living as a leader in your home is a weighty calling. He is passionate about equipping men and fostering community where, together, men can live out the gospel. He and his wife, Leila, live in South Carolina with their four children.

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]]> What comes to mind when you think of “treasure”? More importantly, what does Jesus say about it? Join Jerrad Lopes, founder of Dad Tired, and Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently as they dig into our memory verse for the month: Matthew 6:21. They take a look at the context of our verse, dig into what the Bible has to say about treasure and blessing, and share honestly about ways they are convicted by God’s call to treasure him more than any earthly thing. We hope you’ll be heartened by the beautiful truth that delighting in Jesus will offer far more treasure than all the other things we are chasing after—true and lasting treasure that can never be lost!

This month’s memory verse: "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." — Matthew 6:21

Today's Dwell guest: Jerrad Lopes is a Christian author, speaker, and the founder of Dad Tired. As a father of four, he knows first-hand that living as a leader in your home is a weighty calling. He is passionate about equipping men and fostering community where, together, men can live out the gospel. He and his wife, Leila, live in South Carolina with their four children.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos or vinyl stickers, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-13881146 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -0600 2066 full false Matthew 6:21 Deep Dive // The Safe Place for Your Heart Matthew 6:21 Deep Dive // The Safe Place for Your Heart “Is your heart wrapped up in something right now that it cannot lose? Something that's lasting, something that's dependable, something that won't break it. Is your heart confident, rested, and secure? Is your heart set on the incorruptible, unfading, forever treasures of heaven? Or, is your heart filled with something that it dreads losing?” — Natalie Abbott

Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she walks us through the context of Matthew 6:21, helping us see the contrast between earthly and heavenly treasures, evaluate what our hearts are really treasuring, and see Christ as the ultimate safe treasure for our hearts.

This month’s memory verse: "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." — Matthew 6:21

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]]> “Is your heart wrapped up in something right now that it cannot lose? Something that's lasting, something that's dependable, something that won't break it. Is your heart confident, rested, and secure? Is your heart set on the incorruptible, unfading, forever treasures of heaven? Or, is your heart filled with something that it dreads losing?” — Natalie Abbott

Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she walks us through the context of Matthew 6:21, helping us see the contrast between earthly and heavenly treasures, evaluate what our hearts are really treasuring, and see Christ as the ultimate safe treasure for our hearts.

This month’s memory verse: "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." — Matthew 6:21

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]]> https://dwelldifferently.com/blogs/podcast/matthew-6-21-deep-dive-the-safe-place-for-your-heart Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-13859249 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -0500 1092 full false How Has God Shown Up in Your Life? // Sadie Robertson Huff and Christian Huff How Has God Shown Up in Your Life? // Sadie Robertson Huff and Christian Huff You won’t want to miss today’s episode with Sadie Robertson Huff and Christian Huff! Together with Natalie Abbott, they talk about why God is worth basing our whole life on, the overarching storyline of the Bible and how we see God’s faithfulness on display in it, how Sadie and Christian have seen God’s faithfulness in their own lives, and a word of hope to anyone listening who is struggling today. As we wrap up this month’s memory verse, may we be people who see the faithfulness of God and declare, “For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end” (Psalm 48:14).

This month’s memory verse: “For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.” — Psalm 48:14

Today's Dwell guests: Sadie Robertson Huff is a speaker, New York Times bestselling author, influencer, and founder of Live Original. She is married to Christian Huff, host of the 4:8 Men Podcast. Together they are on a mission to see lives changed by the Gospel of Jesus. They reside in Louisiana with their two beautiful daughters.

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]]> You won’t want to miss today’s episode with Sadie Robertson Huff and Christian Huff! Together with Natalie Abbott, they talk about why God is worth basing our whole life on, the overarching storyline of the Bible and how we see God’s faithfulness on display in it, how Sadie and Christian have seen God’s faithfulness in their own lives, and a word of hope to anyone listening who is struggling today. As we wrap up this month’s memory verse, may we be people who see the faithfulness of God and declare, “For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end” (Psalm 48:14).

This month’s memory verse: “For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.” — Psalm 48:14

Today's Dwell guests: Sadie Robertson Huff is a speaker, New York Times bestselling author, influencer, and founder of Live Original. She is married to Christian Huff, host of the 4:8 Men Podcast. Together they are on a mission to see lives changed by the Gospel of Jesus. They reside in Louisiana with their two beautiful daughters.

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]]> https://dwelldifferently.com/blogs/podcast/how-have-you-seen-god-s-faithfulness-sadie-robertson-huff-and-christian-huff Sadie Robertson Huff & Christian Huff Buzzsprout-13758236 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0500 2256 Sadie Robertson Huff, Christian Huff, Whoa That's Good, Dwell, Dwell Differently, Psalm 48:14 full false Not Our Faithfulness, but God's Not Our Faithfulness, but God's What motivates our faithfulness? What can we learn about being faithful to God from the lives of other Christians? And what do we do when we realize that we've failed? Join Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz, sister and co-founders of Dwell Differently, as they talk about these questions and more! Want to learn more about the discussion questions they talk through today? Check out the Dwell Differently Membership—all members have access to unique questions every month to help apply the memory verse and have God-centered conversations with family and friends!

This month’s memory verse: “For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.” — Psalm 48:14

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]]> What motivates our faithfulness? What can we learn about being faithful to God from the lives of other Christians? And what do we do when we realize that we've failed? Join Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz, sister and co-founders of Dwell Differently, as they talk about these questions and more! Want to learn more about the discussion questions they talk through today? Check out the Dwell Differently Membership—all members have access to unique questions every month to help apply the memory verse and have God-centered conversations with family and friends!

This month’s memory verse: “For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.” — Psalm 48:14

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-13722446 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0500 1045 Psalm, Psalms, Psalm 48:14, Dwell Differently, Natalie Abbott, Vera Schmitz, Bible, bible memorization full false A Guide You Can Trust // Elizabeth Woodson A Guide You Can Trust // Elizabeth Woodson How do we know who “this God” from Psalm 48:14 really is? And how can we be sure that he will be our God for ever and ever? Join Natalie Abbott and Elizabeth Woodson as they zoom out to help us see the big picture of what Scripture says about the faithfulness of God. They dig into why God's faithfulness is a theme in our verse, why it’s such good news that God is faithful (even when we are faithless), what it means that God is our guide, and how we can pass this declaration along to the next generation. May memorizing and meditating on our memory verse this month help you declare this pledge of faithfulness to our God who is faithful! 

This month’s memory verse: “For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.” — Psalm 48:14

Today's Dwell guest: Elizabeth Woodson is a Bible teacher, theologian, author, and the Founder of The Woodson Institute, an organization that equips believers to understand and grow in their Christian faith. She loves helping people internalize their faith and connect it practically to everyday life. She is the author of the book Embrace Your Life: How To Find Joy When The Life You Have Is Not The Life You Hoped For and From Beginning To Forever: A Study of the Grand Narrative of Scripture.

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]]> How do we know who “this God” from Psalm 48:14 really is? And how can we be sure that he will be our God for ever and ever? Join Natalie Abbott and Elizabeth Woodson as they zoom out to help us see the big picture of what Scripture says about the faithfulness of God. They dig into why God's faithfulness is a theme in our verse, why it’s such good news that God is faithful (even when we are faithless), what it means that God is our guide, and how we can pass this declaration along to the next generation. May memorizing and meditating on our memory verse this month help you declare this pledge of faithfulness to our God who is faithful! 

This month’s memory verse: “For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.” — Psalm 48:14

Today's Dwell guest: Elizabeth Woodson is a Bible teacher, theologian, author, and the Founder of The Woodson Institute, an organization that equips believers to understand and grow in their Christian faith. She loves helping people internalize their faith and connect it practically to everyday life. She is the author of the book Embrace Your Life: How To Find Joy When The Life You Have Is Not The Life You Hoped For and From Beginning To Forever: A Study of the Grand Narrative of Scripture.

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]]> Elizabeth Woodson Buzzsprout-13672307 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0500 1797 Dwell, Dwell Differently, Natalie Abbott, Elizabeth Woodson, Psalm, Psalm 48:14 full false Psalm 48:14 Deep Dive // Tracing God’s Presence with His People Psalm 48:14 Deep Dive // Tracing God’s Presence with His People Have you ever wondered how modern believers should view the Old Testament and its promises? What can we learn from Israel’s talk about the City of God? Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she walks us through the context of Psalm 48, zooms out to look at God’s presence with his people from Genesis through Revelation, and helps reflect on the good news that this God—the God who dwells with his people—is our God for ever and ever.

This month’s memory verse: "For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end." — Psalm 48:14

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]]> Have you ever wondered how modern believers should view the Old Testament and its promises? What can we learn from Israel’s talk about the City of God? Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she walks us through the context of Psalm 48, zooms out to look at God’s presence with his people from Genesis through Revelation, and helps reflect on the good news that this God—the God who dwells with his people—is our God for ever and ever.

This month’s memory verse: "For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end." — Psalm 48:14

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]]> Natalie Abbott Buzzsprout-13548827 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0500 1256 Dwell, Dwell Differently, Natalie Abbott, Psalm, Psalm 48, Biblical teaching, Biblical context, God's promises, Christian podcast full false 3 Things I’ve Learned about Loving My Enemy 3 Things I’ve Learned about Loving My Enemy Join Vera Schmitz, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she reflects on what she’s been learning this month from Luke 6:27. She shares 3 takeaways from her own life about loving her enemy, and reminds us that because Jesus loved us when we were his enemies, we can also love our enemies.

This month’s memory verse: “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.” — Luke 6:27

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]]> Join Vera Schmitz, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she reflects on what she’s been learning this month from Luke 6:27. She shares 3 takeaways from her own life about loving her enemy, and reminds us that because Jesus loved us when we were his enemies, we can also love our enemies.

This month’s memory verse: “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.” — Luke 6:27

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]]> Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-13644182 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 02:00:00 -0500 469 Vera Schmitz, Dwell Differently, Luke 6:27, love your enemies full false Love Like Jesus Love Like Jesus Vera is BACK and she has an exciting update to share! Today Natalie and Vera are talking all about our verse this month and how this hard call to love our enemies is really just loving the way Jesus loves. They talk about what to do if you can’t easily think of an “enemy,” how Jesus has been turning enemies into friends since he called his first disciples, and how when we remember that we were once God’s enemies who are now his friends we can extend his otherworldly love to others.

This month’s memory verse: “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.” — Luke 6:27

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]]> Vera is BACK and she has an exciting update to share! Today Natalie and Vera are talking all about our verse this month and how this hard call to love our enemies is really just loving the way Jesus loves. They talk about what to do if you can’t easily think of an “enemy,” how Jesus has been turning enemies into friends since he called his first disciples, and how when we remember that we were once God’s enemies who are now his friends we can extend his otherworldly love to others.

This month’s memory verse: “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.” — Luke 6:27

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-13606119 Wed, 20 Sep 2023 02:00:00 -0500 1257 Luke, Luke 6:27, love your enemies, the golden rule, christian podcast, dwell, dwell differently full false How This Missionary Loves Ukrainian Refugees and Their Enemies // Madison Perekotiy How This Missionary Loves Ukrainian Refugees and Their Enemies // Madison Perekotiy We are so glad to have Madison Perekotiy on the podcast today to talk about what it means to love our enemies with the love of Christ. Madison and her Ukrainian-born husband Yuriy have been full-time missionaries since 2018, first in Ukraine and now in Romania. In this episode, she and Natalie talk about what it’s like to have enemies in an ongoing war, how the character of God helps us to make sense of difficult circumstances, why the gospel is so important to remember when we are tempted to hate instead of love, and why the future restoration of all things offers great hope in the here and now. 

This month’s memory verse: “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.” — Luke 6:27

Today's Dwell guest: Madison Perekotiy is a follower of Jesus, wife to her Ukrainian husband Yuriy, and mom to four Amerikrainian kiddos! They have been full-time missionaries since 2018, first in Ukraine and now in Romania. Madison's heartbeat has always been for the vulnerable, fatherless, and for families. She is currently in grad school studying social work and applying that to what they do with Ukrainian refugees.

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]]> We are so glad to have Madison Perekotiy on the podcast today to talk about what it means to love our enemies with the love of Christ. Madison and her Ukrainian-born husband Yuriy have been full-time missionaries since 2018, first in Ukraine and now in Romania. In this episode, she and Natalie talk about what it’s like to have enemies in an ongoing war, how the character of God helps us to make sense of difficult circumstances, why the gospel is so important to remember when we are tempted to hate instead of love, and why the future restoration of all things offers great hope in the here and now. 

This month’s memory verse: “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.” — Luke 6:27

Today's Dwell guest: Madison Perekotiy is a follower of Jesus, wife to her Ukrainian husband Yuriy, and mom to four Amerikrainian kiddos! They have been full-time missionaries since 2018, first in Ukraine and now in Romania. Madison's heartbeat has always been for the vulnerable, fatherless, and for families. She is currently in grad school studying social work and applying that to what they do with Ukrainian refugees.

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]]> Madison Perekotiy Buzzsprout-13545178 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 02:00:00 -0500 1934 missionary, Ukrainian missionary, Bucharest, Romania, Dwell Differently, love your enemies, Luke 6:27, Globe International full false Luke 6:27 Deep Dive // This Is A Non-Negotiable Luke 6:27 Deep Dive // This Is A Non-Negotiable Is loving our enemies really a non-negotiable for Christians? If we're being honest, our verse this month is a hard one to live out. What is Jesus calling us to believe that we aren’t believing? Why is it a non-negotiable to love our enemies? And how can we live that way? Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she walks us through the context of this passage, looking at the 2 ways of living Jesus talks about, why loving our enemies is non-negotiable, and the difference it makes when we consider the mercy of God and his kindness toward us. We pray this verse would take root today, encouraging you to live in a way that is beautiful and otherworldly and, most importantly, like our Father.

This month’s memory verse: “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.” — Luke 6:27

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]]> Is loving our enemies really a non-negotiable for Christians? If we're being honest, our verse this month is a hard one to live out. What is Jesus calling us to believe that we aren’t believing? Why is it a non-negotiable to love our enemies? And how can we live that way? Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she walks us through the context of this passage, looking at the 2 ways of living Jesus talks about, why loving our enemies is non-negotiable, and the difference it makes when we consider the mercy of God and his kindness toward us. We pray this verse would take root today, encouraging you to live in a way that is beautiful and otherworldly and, most importantly, like our Father.

This month’s memory verse: “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.” — Luke 6:27

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]]> Natalie Abbott Buzzsprout-13504322 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0500 1344 christian podcast, Bible teaching, Luke, Luke 6:27, love your enemies, be kind, golden rule, dwell differently, bible verse memorization full false BONUS EPISODE: What If Creativity Was an Others-Focused Activity? // Ashlee Gadd BONUS EPISODE: What If Creativity Was an Others-Focused Activity? // Ashlee Gadd We are so excited to share this special bonus episode with you today!

Have you ever thought that creativity was limited to scrapbooking, or that you just aren't a "creative person"? Ashlee Gadd, author of Create Anyway, is joining Natalie Abbott to talk about why being created in the image of God informs how we should view creativity, why creativity doesn't need to be a selfish pursuit, and how motherhood and creativity collide. May you be inspired to use the creativity God has given you to serve others for his glory!

This month’s memory verse: “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” — Colossians 3:12

Today's Dwell guest: Ashlee Gadd is author of Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood and the founder of Coffee + Crumbs—a beautiful online space where motherhood and storytelling intersect. As a writer and photographer, Ashlee has spent her entire motherhood creating in the margins. When she's not writing or vacuuming Cheerios out of the carpet, she loves making friends on the internet, eating cereal for dinner, and rearranging bookshelves. She and her husband have three kids and live in Northern California.

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]]> We are so excited to share this special bonus episode with you today!

Have you ever thought that creativity was limited to scrapbooking, or that you just aren't a "creative person"? Ashlee Gadd, author of Create Anyway, is joining Natalie Abbott to talk about why being created in the image of God informs how we should view creativity, why creativity doesn't need to be a selfish pursuit, and how motherhood and creativity collide. May you be inspired to use the creativity God has given you to serve others for his glory!

This month’s memory verse: “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” — Colossians 3:12

Today's Dwell guest: Ashlee Gadd is author of Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood and the founder of Coffee + Crumbs—a beautiful online space where motherhood and storytelling intersect. As a writer and photographer, Ashlee has spent her entire motherhood creating in the margins. When she's not writing or vacuuming Cheerios out of the carpet, she loves making friends on the internet, eating cereal for dinner, and rearranging bookshelves. She and her husband have three kids and live in Northern California.

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]]> Ashlee Gadd Buzzsprout-13428999 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0500 1697 Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood, Ashlee Gadd, Coffee and Crumbs, Natalie Abbott, christian author, creativity, Dwell Differently full false Does Living Out This Verse Feel Impossible? Does Living Out This Verse Feel Impossible? Does it ever feel impossible to clothe yourself with compassion, kindness, gentleness, humility, and patience? On today’s episode, Dwell team member Lindsay Tully is sharing a story about how God has used this month’s verse in her family’s life. Tune in to hear where to start when we realize we’re failing, a creative way to remember this month’s verse, and an encouragement to remember you’re not alone as you seek to put on the new clothes Christ give his people.

This month’s memory verse:  “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” — Colossians 3:12

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]]> Does it ever feel impossible to clothe yourself with compassion, kindness, gentleness, humility, and patience? On today’s episode, Dwell team member Lindsay Tully is sharing a story about how God has used this month’s verse in her family’s life. Tune in to hear where to start when we realize we’re failing, a creative way to remember this month’s verse, and an encouragement to remember you’re not alone as you seek to put on the new clothes Christ give his people.

This month’s memory verse:  “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” — Colossians 3:12

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]]> Lindsay Tully Buzzsprout-13417599 Wed, 23 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0500 276 Colossians, Lindsay Tully, Dwell Differently, compassion, humility, kindness, patience, Bible, Scripture memorization, family Bible time full false Jesus > Others > You Jesus > Others > You Where is your gaze today? If you’re anything like us, you might be finding your gaze is far too often on yourself first instead of on Jesus. Listen in as Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, and Lindsay Tully, Dwell Differently editor and writer, look to God’s Word to offer hope when we’re struggling to put on the new “clothes” this verse calls us to wear. They take a look at how Jesus specifically describes himself with some of the attributes from our verse in the book of Matthew, talk about a helpful framework for how to prioritize who and what we focus on, and reflect on Tim Keller’s helpful definition of biblical humility.

This month’s memory verse:  “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” — Colossians 3:12

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]]> Where is your gaze today? If you’re anything like us, you might be finding your gaze is far too often on yourself first instead of on Jesus. Listen in as Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, and Lindsay Tully, Dwell Differently editor and writer, look to God’s Word to offer hope when we’re struggling to put on the new “clothes” this verse calls us to wear. They take a look at how Jesus specifically describes himself with some of the attributes from our verse in the book of Matthew, talk about a helpful framework for how to prioritize who and what we focus on, and reflect on Tim Keller’s helpful definition of biblical humility.

This month’s memory verse:  “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” — Colossians 3:12

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Lindsay Tully Buzzsprout-13390728 Wed, 16 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0500 792 Dwell, Dwell Differently, Colossians, Colossians 3:12, Natalie Abbott, Lindsay Tully, compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, be kind full false Redefining "Be Who You Are" // Glenna Marshall Redefining "Be Who You Are" // Glenna Marshall We are thrilled to have Glenna Marshall back again to talk about one of her favorite hacks for prioritizing Scripture memory in her life, the 3 things Colossians 3:12  reminds us are true of believers followed by the 5 virtues we are called to put on, and what to do when we try to obey but fail.  We are right here with you, seeking to memorize God's Word and live the way he's called us to, and we know this episode will be an encouragement to you!

This month’s memory verse: “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” — Colossians 3:12

Today's Dwell guest: Glenna Marshall is a pastor’s wife and mother of two sons. She is the author of The Promise is His Presence, Everyday Faithfulness, and Memorizing Scripture. She writes regularly at GlennaMarshall.com on biblical literacy, suffering, and the faithfulness of God. She is a member of Grace Bible Fellowship in Sikeston, Missouri.

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]]> We are thrilled to have Glenna Marshall back again to talk about one of her favorite hacks for prioritizing Scripture memory in her life, the 3 things Colossians 3:12  reminds us are true of believers followed by the 5 virtues we are called to put on, and what to do when we try to obey but fail.  We are right here with you, seeking to memorize God's Word and live the way he's called us to, and we know this episode will be an encouragement to you!

This month’s memory verse: “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” — Colossians 3:12

Today's Dwell guest: Glenna Marshall is a pastor’s wife and mother of two sons. She is the author of The Promise is His Presence, Everyday Faithfulness, and Memorizing Scripture. She writes regularly at GlennaMarshall.com on biblical literacy, suffering, and the faithfulness of God. She is a member of Grace Bible Fellowship in Sikeston, Missouri.

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]]> Glenna Marshall Buzzsprout-13332139 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0500 2088 Glenna Marshall, Natalie Abbott, Dwell Differently, Memorizing Scripture, Christian author, bible verses, Colossians, Colossians 3:12 full false Colossians 3:12 Deep Dive // Chosen, Holy, and Dearly Loved Colossians 3:12 Deep Dive // Chosen, Holy, and Dearly Loved Do you ever wonder how God sees you? If you’ve trusted in Jesus, the beginning words of our verse this month are balm for our souls: chosen, holy, and dearly loved. Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she walks us through the context of this verse and the vital place we need to start before we try to tackle living out the virtues listed in Colossians 3:12. There is freedom awaiting us when we rely on God as we seek to live as he’s called us to!

This month’s memory verse: “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” — Colossians 3:12

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]]> Do you ever wonder how God sees you? If you’ve trusted in Jesus, the beginning words of our verse this month are balm for our souls: chosen, holy, and dearly loved. Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she walks us through the context of this verse and the vital place we need to start before we try to tackle living out the virtues listed in Colossians 3:12. There is freedom awaiting us when we rely on God as we seek to live as he’s called us to!

This month’s memory verse: “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” — Colossians 3:12

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]]> Natalie Abbott Buzzsprout-13223185 Wed, 02 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0500 1360 Colossians, Scripture memory, Bible verse, christian podcast, learn the bible, christian families, dwell, dwell differently, natalie abbott full false What Do You Evangelize About? What Do You Evangelize About? What does it mean to make Jesus great in our lives? April Harper, CEO of Dwell Differently, asks us some super practical questions today to help us identify what we are holding up as great to those around us. What do you functionally act like you're more excited about than Jesus? Would others see his greatness by what you say, or are other messages coming through more clearly? If we believe that Jesus is our greatest good, how can our words and actions reflect that? Praise God, he is at work to help us as we seek to magnify him!

This month’s memory verse: “He must become greater; I must become less.” — John 3:30

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]]> What does it mean to make Jesus great in our lives? April Harper, CEO of Dwell Differently, asks us some super practical questions today to help us identify what we are holding up as great to those around us. What do you functionally act like you're more excited about than Jesus? Would others see his greatness by what you say, or are other messages coming through more clearly? If we believe that Jesus is our greatest good, how can our words and actions reflect that? Praise God, he is at work to help us as we seek to magnify him!

This month’s memory verse: “He must become greater; I must become less.” — John 3:30

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]]> April Harper Buzzsprout-13216848 Wed, 26 Jul 2023 02:00:00 -0500 248 April Harper, Dwell Differently, Dwell, Christian podcast, John 3:30, sharing Jesus, tell others about Jesus, Scripture memory, Bible verse full false Where Is Your Spotlight Shining? Where Is Your Spotlight Shining? You won’t want to miss today’s episode with Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, and April Harper, Dwell Differently’s CEO, as they dig into John 3:30 and what they’ve been learning this month. Natalie and April share how this verse is convicting them, a prideful moment April wishes she could take back, what we should be asking ourselves after an accomplishment, and how we can live lives that give glory to God.

This month’s memory verse: “He must become greater; I must become less.” — John 3:30

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]]> You won’t want to miss today’s episode with Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, and April Harper, Dwell Differently’s CEO, as they dig into John 3:30 and what they’ve been learning this month. Natalie and April share how this verse is convicting them, a prideful moment April wishes she could take back, what we should be asking ourselves after an accomplishment, and how we can live lives that give glory to God.

This month’s memory verse: “He must become greater; I must become less.” — John 3:30

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]]> Natalie Abbott & April Harper Buzzsprout-13159738 Wed, 19 Jul 2023 02:00:00 -0500 1476 John 3:30, Dwell Differently, Natalie Abbott, April Harper, Scripture, Bible teaching, Bible podcast full false How to War against Pride // Trillia Newbell How to War against Pride // Trillia Newbell Do you catch yourself being more prideful than you'd like to admit? Pride is a difficult battle for all of us, and today Trillia Newbell and Natalie Abbott help us learn from Scripture how we can war well against pride. Looking at John the Baptist's famous words in John 3:30, they walk us through their own struggles with pride, why John the Baptist was able to say what he did about Jesus, and the freedom awaiting us when we worship the Lord for who he is and see ourselves as he sees us: covered in Jesus's righteousness.

This month’s memory verse: “He must become greater; I must become less.” — John 3:30

Today's Dwell guest:  Trillia Newbell is the author of several books including A Great Cloud of Witnesses, Sacred Endurance, If God Is For Us, Fear and Faith, and the children’s books, Creative God, Colorful Us and  God’s Very Good Idea. When she isn’t writing, she’s encouraging and supporting other writers as the Acquisitions Director at Moody Publishers. Trillia is married to her best friend, Thern, they reside with their two children near Nashville, TN. You can find her at trillianewbell.com and follow her on instagram at @trillianewbell.

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]]> Do you catch yourself being more prideful than you'd like to admit? Pride is a difficult battle for all of us, and today Trillia Newbell and Natalie Abbott help us learn from Scripture how we can war well against pride. Looking at John the Baptist's famous words in John 3:30, they walk us through their own struggles with pride, why John the Baptist was able to say what he did about Jesus, and the freedom awaiting us when we worship the Lord for who he is and see ourselves as he sees us: covered in Jesus's righteousness.

This month’s memory verse: “He must become greater; I must become less.” — John 3:30

Today's Dwell guest:  Trillia Newbell is the author of several books including A Great Cloud of Witnesses, Sacred Endurance, If God Is For Us, Fear and Faith, and the children’s books, Creative God, Colorful Us and  God’s Very Good Idea. When she isn’t writing, she’s encouraging and supporting other writers as the Acquisitions Director at Moody Publishers. Trillia is married to her best friend, Thern, they reside with their two children near Nashville, TN. You can find her at trillianewbell.com and follow her on instagram at @trillianewbell.

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]]> Trillia Newbell Buzzsprout-13095916 Wed, 12 Jul 2023 02:00:00 -0500 1771 John, gospel, John 3:30, trillia newbell, natalie abbott, moody publishing, christian author, memorize the bible, dwell, dwell differently full false John 3:30 Deep Dive // Are You Jealous of Jesus? John 3:30 Deep Dive // Are You Jealous of Jesus? As humans, we have a perennial tendency to focus on ourselves. We are all hungry for glory, and can try to put ourselves in the spotlight instead of Jesus. And John the Baptist's words in John 3:30 help us to see this sneaky tendency we all have—our longing for greatness—and put it in its proper place. John understood who he was, and he understood who Jesus was, and that made all the difference. Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she unpacks the context of John 3:30 for us today, helping us see the starting point for our humility, and how dwelling on the true greatness of Jesus is the antidote to our struggle against focusing on ourselves.

This month’s memory verse: “He must become greater; I must become less.” — John 3:30

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]]> As humans, we have a perennial tendency to focus on ourselves. We are all hungry for glory, and can try to put ourselves in the spotlight instead of Jesus. And John the Baptist's words in John 3:30 help us to see this sneaky tendency we all have—our longing for greatness—and put it in its proper place. John understood who he was, and he understood who Jesus was, and that made all the difference. Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she unpacks the context of John 3:30 for us today, helping us see the starting point for our humility, and how dwelling on the true greatness of Jesus is the antidote to our struggle against focusing on ourselves.

This month’s memory verse: “He must become greater; I must become less.” — John 3:30

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]]> Natalie Abbott Buzzsprout-13073637 Wed, 05 Jul 2023 02:00:00 -0500 1201 John, John the Baptist, John 3:30, scripture memory, dwell differently, dwell, christian podcast full false A Prayer for When I Feel Afraid A Prayer for When I Feel Afraid Surprise! This month’s wrap up comes from Natalie Abbott (Vera will be back soon)! We know you’ll be encouraged as Natalie prays the truth of Scripture over us today. May God's peace be present as you remember who he is and how he has been at work in your life. Because our God is our light, our salvation, and our stronghold, we can face whatever circumstances come our way with courage, knowing that we are not alone, but are held and protected by the God of the universe.

This month’s memory verse: “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?” — Psalm 27:1

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]]> Surprise! This month’s wrap up comes from Natalie Abbott (Vera will be back soon)! We know you’ll be encouraged as Natalie prays the truth of Scripture over us today. May God's peace be present as you remember who he is and how he has been at work in your life. Because our God is our light, our salvation, and our stronghold, we can face whatever circumstances come our way with courage, knowing that we are not alone, but are held and protected by the God of the universe.

This month’s memory verse: “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?” — Psalm 27:1

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]]> Natalie Abbott Buzzsprout-13053553 Wed, 28 Jun 2023 02:00:00 -0500 365 prayer, psalm, psalm 27:1, dwell differently, scripture, scripture memorization full false Why Do We Get So Afraid? Why Do We Get So Afraid? Why do we get so afraid? And what is our first response when we feel fear? Join Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott, sisters and co-founders of Dwell Differently, as they talk all about fear—their irrational fears, their real fears, and where fearfulness is actually rooted. They look at two responses to fear, and share Scripture passages that have been helpful when they experience fear and anxiety. There is hope to be found today, right in the middle of our battles against fear, as we remember who God is!

This month’s memory verse: “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?” — Psalm 27:1

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]]> Why do we get so afraid? And what is our first response when we feel fear? Join Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott, sisters and co-founders of Dwell Differently, as they talk all about fear—their irrational fears, their real fears, and where fearfulness is actually rooted. They look at two responses to fear, and share Scripture passages that have been helpful when they experience fear and anxiety. There is hope to be found today, right in the middle of our battles against fear, as we remember who God is!

This month’s memory verse: “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?” — Psalm 27:1

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-13022608 Wed, 21 Jun 2023 02:00:00 -0500 1456 Psalm, Psalms, Psalm 27:1, bible commentary, bible podcast, dwell, dwell differently, fears, overcoming fear full false Be Strong and Take Courage // Jamie Ivey Be Strong and Take Courage // Jamie Ivey Today’s guest, Jamie Ivey, digs into Psalm 27:1 with Dwell Differently co-founder Natalie Abbott. Listen in to hear some of Jamie’s biggest fears, when this verse became a lifeline for her, and what it really means that God is our light, our salvation, and our stronghold. We know you’ll be encouraged as Jamie and Natalie remind us that Jesus and his Word are never changing in our ever changing world, and we pray that you would have victory over your fears today as you remember who our God is!

This month’s memory verse: “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?” — Psalm 27:1

Today's Dwell guest: Jamie Ivey is an author, speaker, podcast host of “The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey” and host of the parenting podcast "Launch."

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]]> Today’s guest, Jamie Ivey, digs into Psalm 27:1 with Dwell Differently co-founder Natalie Abbott. Listen in to hear some of Jamie’s biggest fears, when this verse became a lifeline for her, and what it really means that God is our light, our salvation, and our stronghold. We know you’ll be encouraged as Jamie and Natalie remind us that Jesus and his Word are never changing in our ever changing world, and we pray that you would have victory over your fears today as you remember who our God is!

This month’s memory verse: “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?” — Psalm 27:1

Today's Dwell guest: Jamie Ivey is an author, speaker, podcast host of “The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey” and host of the parenting podcast "Launch."

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]]> Jamie Ivey Buzzsprout-12968211 Wed, 14 Jun 2023 02:00:00 -0500 2011 Jamie Ivey, Dwell Differently, christian podcast, life verse, scripture memorization, Psalm, Psalm 27:1, overcoming fear, do not be afraid full false Psalm 27:1 Deep Dive // How You Can Overcome Fear Psalm 27:1 Deep Dive // How You Can Overcome Fear Would you like to know how to overcome fear in your life? Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she shows us what God’s Word says about how we can conquer our fear. In Psalm 27:1, King David gives us 3 images of who God is as a way to battle against the fear that is threatening to overwhelm him, and we can do the same thing today! As we understand and remember who our God is, our fears fall into the proper place, losing the power to overwhelm us. In whatever battle you find yourself in today, take heart remembering that God defends his children. He is our light, our salvation, and our place of safety.

This month’s memory verse: “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?” — Psalm 27:1

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]]> Would you like to know how to overcome fear in your life? Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she shows us what God’s Word says about how we can conquer our fear. In Psalm 27:1, King David gives us 3 images of who God is as a way to battle against the fear that is threatening to overwhelm him, and we can do the same thing today! As we understand and remember who our God is, our fears fall into the proper place, losing the power to overwhelm us. In whatever battle you find yourself in today, take heart remembering that God defends his children. He is our light, our salvation, and our place of safety.

This month’s memory verse: “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?” — Psalm 27:1

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]]> Natalie Abbott Buzzsprout-12904698 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 02:00:00 -0500 1302 Dwell Differently, Dwell, Psalms, Psalm 27:1, christian podcast, bible memorization, scripture memory full false How a Simple Act of Generosity Can Change a Life // Jonathan Almonte How a Simple Act of Generosity Can Change a Life // Jonathan Almonte You won't want to miss hearing the story of Jonathan Almonte’s life—born in poverty in the Dominican Republic, unable to attend school, burdened with medical challenges, and contemplated becoming part of a gang—all interrupted in the best way by God caring for him through a local church, Compassion International, and his sponsor. Not only was Jonathan’s life changed, but his family came to know Christ as well. And all this came about because of the way God used a woman from Michigan named Jamie, who chose to sponsor a child in her 20s instead of getting a new car. How can you share what God has given you to bless others and point them to Jesus? We’d love to challenge you to consider sponsoring a child through Compassion International as a way to practically love others. Sign up here and receive a bonus Dwell Differently kit!

This month’s memory verse: “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” — 1 Peter 4:10

Today's Dwell guest: Jonathan Almonte, manager of Supporter Engagement of Compassion Dominican Republic, is passionate about empowering the next generation, bringing hope to the hopeless, and mobilizing the Church into action. He is also the founder of Doulos Liderazgo, Servicio, y Amor, a ministry which provides leadership training to local churches and cares for people’s spiritual and emotional needs through mentorship programs and camps. Jonathan lives in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, with his wife, Kary, and son, JD.

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]]> You won't want to miss hearing the story of Jonathan Almonte’s life—born in poverty in the Dominican Republic, unable to attend school, burdened with medical challenges, and contemplated becoming part of a gang—all interrupted in the best way by God caring for him through a local church, Compassion International, and his sponsor. Not only was Jonathan’s life changed, but his family came to know Christ as well. And all this came about because of the way God used a woman from Michigan named Jamie, who chose to sponsor a child in her 20s instead of getting a new car. How can you share what God has given you to bless others and point them to Jesus? We’d love to challenge you to consider sponsoring a child through Compassion International as a way to practically love others. Sign up here and receive a bonus Dwell Differently kit!

This month’s memory verse: “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” — 1 Peter 4:10

Today's Dwell guest: Jonathan Almonte, manager of Supporter Engagement of Compassion Dominican Republic, is passionate about empowering the next generation, bringing hope to the hopeless, and mobilizing the Church into action. He is also the founder of Doulos Liderazgo, Servicio, y Amor, a ministry which provides leadership training to local churches and cares for people’s spiritual and emotional needs through mentorship programs and camps. Jonathan lives in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, with his wife, Kary, and son, JD.

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]]> Jonathan Almonte Buzzsprout-12829827 Wed, 31 May 2023 02:00:00 -0500 1546 Compassion, Dominican Republic, local church, children in need, end hunger, Dwell, Dwell Differently, 1 Peter 4:10 full false Let Others Shine by Letting Go of Control Let Others Shine by Letting Go of Control Today on the podcast, Dwell Differently co-founder Vera Schmitz is asking one question: Are your control issues keeping others from using their gifts to serve God and serve others? It can be hard at times to take a step back and invite others to use the gifts and abilities God has given them, and Vera walks us through what this has looked like in her own life. We pray this episode will spark a renewed excitement for the ways God has uniquely gifted all believers and calls us to work together for his glory and our good!

This month’s memory verse: “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” — 1 Peter 4:10

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]]> Today on the podcast, Dwell Differently co-founder Vera Schmitz is asking one question: Are your control issues keeping others from using their gifts to serve God and serve others? It can be hard at times to take a step back and invite others to use the gifts and abilities God has given them, and Vera walks us through what this has looked like in her own life. We pray this episode will spark a renewed excitement for the ways God has uniquely gifted all believers and calls us to work together for his glory and our good!

This month’s memory verse: “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” — 1 Peter 4:10

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]]> Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-12823439 Wed, 24 May 2023 02:00:00 -0500 435 Vera Schmitz, Dwell Differently, Scripture memory, Bible verses, Christian podcast, 1 Peter 4:10, spiritual gifts, service full false How Can God Use Me? How Can God Use Me? Have you ever felt afraid to use the gifts God has given you? Have you ever thought you were inadequate, or maybe even that the ways God has given you to serve others feel mundane and insignificant? We can relate! Join Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott, co-founders of Dwell Differently, as they remind us that in God’s economy, there’s no small thing. As stewards (not owners) of these gifts, we can trust him as the gift giver to equip us with all we need to serve where he’s called us. It’s all from him and for him!

This month’s memory verse: “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” — 1 Peter 4:10

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]]> Have you ever felt afraid to use the gifts God has given you? Have you ever thought you were inadequate, or maybe even that the ways God has given you to serve others feel mundane and insignificant? We can relate! Join Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott, co-founders of Dwell Differently, as they remind us that in God’s economy, there’s no small thing. As stewards (not owners) of these gifts, we can trust him as the gift giver to equip us with all we need to serve where he’s called us. It’s all from him and for him!

This month’s memory verse: “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” — 1 Peter 4:10

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-12815112 Wed, 17 May 2023 02:00:00 -0500 1221 Natalie Abbott, Vera Schmitz, Dwell, Dwell Differently, christian podcast, scripture memory, 1 Peter, Bible podcast, Bible verses full false Stepping into Your Gifting // Heather MacFadyen Stepping into Your Gifting // Heather MacFadyen Have you ever felt unsure of how God has gifted you? As Heather MacFadyen says, we’ve all been called to make disciples, but the where and how will look different in everyone’s lives—and that is freeing! Join author and podcaster Heather MacFadyen as she talks with Natalie Abbott about how to identify what God has uniquely equipped you to do, why God gives gifts to his people, and how to not miss out on the goodness that God has for you.

This month’s memory verse: “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” — 1 Peter 4:10

Today's Dwell guest: Heather MacFadyen is the host of the popular parenting podcast Don't Mom Alone, with more than 20 million downloads from around the globe, as well as the author of the books Right Where You Belong and Don't Mom Alone. She finds great joy in connecting other women to mentors and experts through her podcast and in speaking at live events with women across the country. She and her husband and their four sons live in Dallas, Texas. Learn more at www.heathermacfadyen.com.

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]]> Have you ever felt unsure of how God has gifted you? As Heather MacFadyen says, we’ve all been called to make disciples, but the where and how will look different in everyone’s lives—and that is freeing! Join author and podcaster Heather MacFadyen as she talks with Natalie Abbott about how to identify what God has uniquely equipped you to do, why God gives gifts to his people, and how to not miss out on the goodness that God has for you.

This month’s memory verse: “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” — 1 Peter 4:10

Today's Dwell guest: Heather MacFadyen is the host of the popular parenting podcast Don't Mom Alone, with more than 20 million downloads from around the globe, as well as the author of the books Right Where You Belong and Don't Mom Alone. She finds great joy in connecting other women to mentors and experts through her podcast and in speaking at live events with women across the country. She and her husband and their four sons live in Dallas, Texas. Learn more at www.heathermacfadyen.com.

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]]> Heather MacFadyen Buzzsprout-12691814 Wed, 10 May 2023 02:00:00 -0500 1994 Don't Mom Alone, Heather MacFadyen, 1 Peter, 1 Peter 4:10, Dwell, Dwell Differently, Natalie Abbott full false 1 Peter 4:10 Deep Dive // Why Serve? 1 Peter 4:10 Deep Dive // Why Serve? This month on the podcast, we’re talking all about gifts. God tells us in his Word that he has given all of us gifts, but in a world where we are bombarded with messages to live our best lives, focus on our own happiness, and put ourselves first, we can easily miss the why behind the gifts God has given. Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, walks us through the context of 1 Peter 4:10, helping us understand what this verse is saying and what it means for how we live our lives. If you’re stuck living with a scarcity mindset or just need a bit of encouragement to rediscover the joy of using your gifts to serve others, you’re in the right place!

This month’s memory verse: “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” — 1 Peter 4:10

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]]> This month on the podcast, we’re talking all about gifts. God tells us in his Word that he has given all of us gifts, but in a world where we are bombarded with messages to live our best lives, focus on our own happiness, and put ourselves first, we can easily miss the why behind the gifts God has given. Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, walks us through the context of 1 Peter 4:10, helping us understand what this verse is saying and what it means for how we live our lives. If you’re stuck living with a scarcity mindset or just need a bit of encouragement to rediscover the joy of using your gifts to serve others, you’re in the right place!

This month’s memory verse: “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” — 1 Peter 4:10

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]]> Natalie Abbott Buzzsprout-12638034 Wed, 03 May 2023 02:00:00 -0500 1139 1 Peter, 1 Peter 4:10, Natalie Abbott, Dwell Differently, Scripture memorization, Bible, jesus, christian, christian families, spiritual gifts full false Remember Who Won Remember Who Won We know that Jesus raised from the dead, defeating sin and Satan and death. And we know that if we are in Christ, Jesus’s victory is true of us too. But all too often, we don’t live like Jesus has already won—we slip into being stressed and fearful and discouraged as our situations loom large in our minds. Join Vera Schmitz, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she shares a story from her own life about this and points us again to the reality of the gospel and the real difference Jesus’s victory makes in our day-to-day struggles and stressors. We are a forgetful bunch of humans, but there is hope!

This month’s memory verse: “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” — Matthew 28:6a

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]]> We know that Jesus raised from the dead, defeating sin and Satan and death. And we know that if we are in Christ, Jesus’s victory is true of us too. But all too often, we don’t live like Jesus has already won—we slip into being stressed and fearful and discouraged as our situations loom large in our minds. Join Vera Schmitz, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she shares a story from her own life about this and points us again to the reality of the gospel and the real difference Jesus’s victory makes in our day-to-day struggles and stressors. We are a forgetful bunch of humans, but there is hope!

This month’s memory verse: “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” — Matthew 28:6a

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]]> Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-12645061 Wed, 26 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0500 637 Easter, Matthew 28, Vera Schmitz, Dwell Differently, temporary tattoos, bible stickers, scripture, scripture tattoo, scripture stickers full false Resurrection Every Day Resurrection Every Day As Christians, the resurrection can sometimes seem like something we only focus on at Easter, but the resurrection of Jesus has implications that reach far beyond an Easter Sunday church service. Join Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott, co-founders of Dwell Differently, as they talk about why the resurrection matters and makes a difference in our everyday lives. Don’t miss Vera’s book recommendations and the question about the resurrection she has for Natalie—maybe you’ve wondered about it before too!

This month’s memory verse: “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” — Matthew 28:6a

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]]> As Christians, the resurrection can sometimes seem like something we only focus on at Easter, but the resurrection of Jesus has implications that reach far beyond an Easter Sunday church service. Join Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott, co-founders of Dwell Differently, as they talk about why the resurrection matters and makes a difference in our everyday lives. Don’t miss Vera’s book recommendations and the question about the resurrection she has for Natalie—maybe you’ve wondered about it before too!

This month’s memory verse: “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” — Matthew 28:6a

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-12556473 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 02:00:00 -0500 1218 Natalie Abbott, Vera Schmitz, Dwell, Dwell Differently, christian podcast, resurrection, Easter, Matthew 28, bible memory, scripture memory, full false Matthew 28:6a Deep Dive // This Is Central Matthew 28:6a Deep Dive // This Is Central This month, we are memorizing beautiful words about a promise fulfilled—words on the lips of an angel. Words spoken to women who were desperate and mourning the loss not only of their friend, but of the man whom they had believed was the Messiah. The truth of the resurrection of Jesus Christ is central to the Christian faith, but it can sometimes be hard to wrap our minds around its implications—not just for the past, but also for our present and future. Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she unpacks this incredible truth and explores 4 things that we can learn from the resurrection.

This month’s memory verse: “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” — Matthew 28:6a

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]]> This month, we are memorizing beautiful words about a promise fulfilled—words on the lips of an angel. Words spoken to women who were desperate and mourning the loss not only of their friend, but of the man whom they had believed was the Messiah. The truth of the resurrection of Jesus Christ is central to the Christian faith, but it can sometimes be hard to wrap our minds around its implications—not just for the past, but also for our present and future. Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she unpacks this incredible truth and explores 4 things that we can learn from the resurrection.

This month’s memory verse: “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” — Matthew 28:6a

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]]> Natalie Abbott Buzzsprout-12385090 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 02:00:00 -0500 982 Dwell Differently, Natalie Abbott, Matthew 28, bible memorization, learn the bible, christian podcast, temporary tattoo, faith and art full false How Do I Talk to My Friends about Easter? // Rebecca McLaughlin How Do I Talk to My Friends about Easter? // Rebecca McLaughlin How can we talk with unbelievers about the truth of the resurrection in a way that makes sense? We all know it can be difficult—and sometimes intimidating—to talk about, but Jesus’s resurrection from the dead is central to the Christian faith. Join Natalie Abbott and Rebecca McLaughlin as they talk about how they connect with unbelievers when initiating conversations about the resurrection of Jesus, how the resurrection offers us great hope, what Jesus accomplished for us in his death and resurrection, and an important question Jesus asks in the Gospel of John that we should all be asking. The truth of our verse this month makes all the difference, and we know this episode will be an encouragement to you as you prepare to celebrate the reality of Easter and have conversations with others about the true hope offered in Christ!

This month’s memory verse: “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” — Matthew 28:6a

Today's Dwell guest: Rebecca McLaughlin holds a Ph.D. in Renaissance Literature from Cambridge University and a theology degree from Oak Hill College in London. She is the author of Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion (2019), which was named book of the year by Christianity Today, and of 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity (2021), The Secular Creed: Engaging 5 Contemporary Claims (2021), and Is Christmas Unbelievable? Four Questions Everyone Should Ask About the World's Most Famous Story (2021). She lives in Cambridge Massachusetts with her husband, Bryan, and their three children.

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]]> How can we talk with unbelievers about the truth of the resurrection in a way that makes sense? We all know it can be difficult—and sometimes intimidating—to talk about, but Jesus’s resurrection from the dead is central to the Christian faith. Join Natalie Abbott and Rebecca McLaughlin as they talk about how they connect with unbelievers when initiating conversations about the resurrection of Jesus, how the resurrection offers us great hope, what Jesus accomplished for us in his death and resurrection, and an important question Jesus asks in the Gospel of John that we should all be asking. The truth of our verse this month makes all the difference, and we know this episode will be an encouragement to you as you prepare to celebrate the reality of Easter and have conversations with others about the true hope offered in Christ!

This month’s memory verse: “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” — Matthew 28:6a

Today's Dwell guest: Rebecca McLaughlin holds a Ph.D. in Renaissance Literature from Cambridge University and a theology degree from Oak Hill College in London. She is the author of Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion (2019), which was named book of the year by Christianity Today, and of 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity (2021), The Secular Creed: Engaging 5 Contemporary Claims (2021), and Is Christmas Unbelievable? Four Questions Everyone Should Ask About the World's Most Famous Story (2021). She lives in Cambridge Massachusetts with her husband, Bryan, and their three children.

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]]> Rebecca McLaughlin Buzzsprout-12123824 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 02:00:00 -0500 2822 Rebecca McLaughlin, Matthew 28, Easter, resurrection, Dwell Differently, scripture memorization full false Get Your Heart Ready for Easter with These Readings Get Your Heart Ready for Easter with These Readings Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, wants to read God’s Word over you today. As we prepare to celebrate Easter, hear the truth about why the resurrection matters; slow down to remember that this good news is for us today; and meditate on the promise, power, and hope we have because Jesus is alive! If you want to follow along, open your Bible to 1 Corinthians 15:1–8, 12–28, 50–58; Romans 6:1–14; and Ephesians 1:18–23.

This month’s memory verse: “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” — James 1:22

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]]> Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, wants to read God’s Word over you today. As we prepare to celebrate Easter, hear the truth about why the resurrection matters; slow down to remember that this good news is for us today; and meditate on the promise, power, and hope we have because Jesus is alive! If you want to follow along, open your Bible to 1 Corinthians 15:1–8, 12–28, 50–58; Romans 6:1–14; and Ephesians 1:18–23.

This month’s memory verse: “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” — James 1:22

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]]> Natalie Abbott Buzzsprout-12486573 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0500 707 Easter, Easter Scripture, Scripture, Natalie Abbott, Dwell Differently, Lent full false Are You Seeing Yourself Clearly? // April Harper Are You Seeing Yourself Clearly? // April Harper April Harper, CEO of Dwell Differently, is today’s podcast host! Listen in as April reflects on what she’s learned from this month’s verse, James 1:22. She shares a great quote from Paul Tripp’s book Do You Believe?, talks about how this verse intersects with what the Lord taught her this year at IF:Gathering, and prays over us all, that we would know what God wants us to know and do what he wants us to do. You won’t want to miss it!

This month’s memory verse: “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” — James 1:22

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]]> April Harper, CEO of Dwell Differently, is today’s podcast host! Listen in as April reflects on what she’s learned from this month’s verse, James 1:22. She shares a great quote from Paul Tripp’s book Do You Believe?, talks about how this verse intersects with what the Lord taught her this year at IF:Gathering, and prays over us all, that we would know what God wants us to know and do what he wants us to do. You won’t want to miss it!

This month’s memory verse: “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” — James 1:22

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]]> April Harper Buzzsprout-12416181 Wed, 22 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0500 424 April Harper, Dwell Differently, James 1:22, IF Gathering, Jennie Allen full false Help! I’m Struggling with the Same Things Over and Over Help! I’m Struggling with the Same Things Over and Over Our verse this month is not a call to just pull up our “good Christian bootstraps.” And that is good news! Join Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz, co-founders of Dwell Differently, as they share their real struggles with living this out, talk through practical questions we all have, and discuss real-life application for James 1:22. Are our good works what save us? What do we do when we find ourselves struggling with the same thing again and again? What does it mean to live in the Spirit and rely on God to help us? If you ever wondered those things, you won’t want to miss out on this honest conversation!

This month’s memory verse: “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” — James 1:22

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]]> Our verse this month is not a call to just pull up our “good Christian bootstraps.” And that is good news! Join Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz, co-founders of Dwell Differently, as they share their real struggles with living this out, talk through practical questions we all have, and discuss real-life application for James 1:22. Are our good works what save us? What do we do when we find ourselves struggling with the same thing again and again? What does it mean to live in the Spirit and rely on God to help us? If you ever wondered those things, you won’t want to miss out on this honest conversation!

This month’s memory verse: “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” — James 1:22

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-12250658 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0500 1219 Dwell Differently, James, James 1:22, Bible memory verse, Scripture memory, Jennie Allen, Get Out of Your Head, Christian podcast full false Do You Really Believe God’s Word? // Tara Sun Do You Really Believe God’s Word? // Tara Sun If you took inventory of your day-to-day choices, would they reveal you're following after Jesus? Or are you merely listening to the Bible but not believing it enough to live out what it says? Those can be hard questions to sit with (for us, too!), but they’re important. We all know the struggle to live out what we know to be true, but there is hope for us! In this episode, Tara Sun joins Dwell Differently co-founder Natalie Abbott to dig into what it means to be a disciple of Jesus, how to prioritize the right things in our busy lives, how we tend to get tripped up when we read this verse, and the good news about where our justification from God really comes from. As Tara says, may you know God’s Word, love God’s Word, and live God’s Word. We’re here alongside you for the journey!

This month’s memory verse: “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” — James 1:22

Today's Dwell guest: Through the Truth Talks with Tara podcast, her Instagram community, her book Surrender Your Story, and other resources, Tara Sun passionately teaches women of all ages how to know, love, and live God’s Word for themselves. She shows how to break down God’s Word into understandable pieces, while also adding an artistic flare through her digital art. Tara is married to her high school sweetheart, Michael, and is a mom to their newest addition, Hunter. You’ll find them living and serving the Lord in Oregon.

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]]> If you took inventory of your day-to-day choices, would they reveal you're following after Jesus? Or are you merely listening to the Bible but not believing it enough to live out what it says? Those can be hard questions to sit with (for us, too!), but they’re important. We all know the struggle to live out what we know to be true, but there is hope for us! In this episode, Tara Sun joins Dwell Differently co-founder Natalie Abbott to dig into what it means to be a disciple of Jesus, how to prioritize the right things in our busy lives, how we tend to get tripped up when we read this verse, and the good news about where our justification from God really comes from. As Tara says, may you know God’s Word, love God’s Word, and live God’s Word. We’re here alongside you for the journey!

This month’s memory verse: “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” — James 1:22

Today's Dwell guest: Through the Truth Talks with Tara podcast, her Instagram community, her book Surrender Your Story, and other resources, Tara Sun passionately teaches women of all ages how to know, love, and live God’s Word for themselves. She shows how to break down God’s Word into understandable pieces, while also adding an artistic flare through her digital art. Tara is married to her high school sweetheart, Michael, and is a mom to their newest addition, Hunter. You’ll find them living and serving the Lord in Oregon.

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]]> Tara Sun Buzzsprout-12227301 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0600 2667 James, James 1:22, Natalie Abbott, Dwell, Dwell Differently, scripture memory, God's Word, the bible full false James 1:22 Deep Dive // Do My Everyday Decisions Really Matter? James 1:22 Deep Dive // Do My Everyday Decisions Really Matter? What is God’s Word supposed to do in our lives? And is my obedience really that important? We’re so glad you’re here today as Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, unpacks James 1:22 for us, answering important questions, digging into the context, and helping us avoid 2 common dangers when reading this verse. Our prayer is that you would see James 1:22—which can feel a little bit like a kick in the pants—as a kindness from God, convicting us where we need it, and inviting us to live life in community as we seek to follow Jesus in our everyday lives. As Natalie says, “I hope that it brings us to a place of repentance and restoration, which is God’s heart for us as his people.”

This month’s memory verse: “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” — James 1:22

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]]> What is God’s Word supposed to do in our lives? And is my obedience really that important? We’re so glad you’re here today as Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, unpacks James 1:22 for us, answering important questions, digging into the context, and helping us avoid 2 common dangers when reading this verse. Our prayer is that you would see James 1:22—which can feel a little bit like a kick in the pants—as a kindness from God, convicting us where we need it, and inviting us to live life in community as we seek to follow Jesus in our everyday lives. As Natalie says, “I hope that it brings us to a place of repentance and restoration, which is God’s heart for us as his people.”

This month’s memory verse: “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” — James 1:22

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]]> Natalie Abbott Buzzsprout-12009374 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0600 1249 James, James 1:22, Natalie Abbott, Dwell, Dwell Differently, scripture memory, God's Word, the bible full false 3 Barriers to Receiving the Everlasting Love of God // Vera Schmitz 3 Barriers to Receiving the Everlasting Love of God // Vera Schmitz “It’s not about me, it’s not about what I say. It’s about what God says about you and about himself. He loves you with an everlasting love.” — Vera Schmitz

This month’s memory verse: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” — Jeremiah 31:3b

Today’s podcast: If you’re a human being listening today, you’re going to resonate with the 3 things Vera shares that can be roadblocks to feeling like we can receive God’s everlasting love for us. Listen in as she not only helps us to understand what those things are, but shares verses from Scripture to help us combat those lies and root our minds in the truth of God’s Word. And don’t miss the inside scoop at the end about why we created a new necklace featuring Jeremiah 31:3b with our friends at Starfish Project. We even have a special discount code exclusively for our podcast listeners all month long!

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]]> “It’s not about me, it’s not about what I say. It’s about what God says about you and about himself. He loves you with an everlasting love.” — Vera Schmitz

This month’s memory verse: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” — Jeremiah 31:3b

Today’s podcast: If you’re a human being listening today, you’re going to resonate with the 3 things Vera shares that can be roadblocks to feeling like we can receive God’s everlasting love for us. Listen in as she not only helps us to understand what those things are, but shares verses from Scripture to help us combat those lies and root our minds in the truth of God’s Word. And don’t miss the inside scoop at the end about why we created a new necklace featuring Jeremiah 31:3b with our friends at Starfish Project. We even have a special discount code exclusively for our podcast listeners all month long!

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]]> Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-12148637 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0600 483 Vera Schmitz, Starfish Project, jewelry, paperclip necklace, Jeremiah 31:3, scripture, scripture memory, bible memory help full false Do You Believe You Have To Earn God's Love? // Vera & Natalie Do You Believe You Have To Earn God's Love? // Vera & Natalie “Sometimes I think we think this promise is something that we earn, or that we get when we're good enough, or when we’re doing all the right things. But the beauty of this promise is the context of the promise: when we fail, when we are faithless, God is still faithful. God still loves us. He draws us with unfailing kindness—the kind of kindness that doesn’t fail. That’s who our God is.” — Natalie Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” — Jeremiah 31:3b

Today’s podcast: We’re so glad you’re joining Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz, sisters and co-founders of Dwell Differently, as they talk about Jeremiah 31:3b today. Listen in to hear their ideal podcast walk out song, what happens when we look to people for the love that only God can give, and the truly good news about how God’s love is different—and far better—than the love we experience anywhere else. What would your life look like today if you really believed that God’s love is everlasting and his kindness is unfailing? God loves you even in the midst of your mess, and we pray that your understanding of his love for you would grow as we memorize the Bible together!

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]]> “Sometimes I think we think this promise is something that we earn, or that we get when we're good enough, or when we’re doing all the right things. But the beauty of this promise is the context of the promise: when we fail, when we are faithless, God is still faithful. God still loves us. He draws us with unfailing kindness—the kind of kindness that doesn’t fail. That’s who our God is.” — Natalie Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” — Jeremiah 31:3b

Today’s podcast: We’re so glad you’re joining Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz, sisters and co-founders of Dwell Differently, as they talk about Jeremiah 31:3b today. Listen in to hear their ideal podcast walk out song, what happens when we look to people for the love that only God can give, and the truly good news about how God’s love is different—and far better—than the love we experience anywhere else. What would your life look like today if you really believed that God’s love is everlasting and his kindness is unfailing? God loves you even in the midst of your mess, and we pray that your understanding of his love for you would grow as we memorize the Bible together!

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-12086134 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0600 1327 Natalie Abbott, vera schmitz, dwell, dwell differently, jeremiah 31:3, god's love, everlasting love, unfailing kindess full false Love That's Bigger Than Our Rebellion // Cindy Bultema Love That's Bigger Than Our Rebellion // Cindy Bultema “It was then, in the midst of my mess, that I encountered Jesus. And I kept thinking, ‘How come no one ever told me? How come no one ever told me about God and his unbelievable love—even for a messed up woman like me?’” — Cindy Bultema

This month’s memory verse: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” — Jeremiah 31:3b

Today’s podcast: It’s February, and Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! In this month where we celebrate love, we wanted to stop and look at God’s everlasting love. Join Natalie Abbott as she talks with Cindy Bultema, Executive Director of GEMS Girls’ Clubs, about this month’s verse: Jeremiah 31:3b. You won’t want to miss Cindy’s testimony of how God rescued her, what to do when we find ourselves looking for love in people and places that are not God, and why this verse was so significant not only for the original hearers in Jeremiah’s day but for our lives today as well. May you be encouraged as you hear these stories of God’s everlasting love and unfailing kindness!

Today's Dwell guest: Cindy Bultema is a wife, mom of four, author, and Executive Director of GEMS Girls’ Clubs. She loves traveling the world sharing with women of all ages and stages about the fullness and freedom available through Christ.

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]]> “It was then, in the midst of my mess, that I encountered Jesus. And I kept thinking, ‘How come no one ever told me? How come no one ever told me about God and his unbelievable love—even for a messed up woman like me?’” — Cindy Bultema

This month’s memory verse: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” — Jeremiah 31:3b

Today’s podcast: It’s February, and Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! In this month where we celebrate love, we wanted to stop and look at God’s everlasting love. Join Natalie Abbott as she talks with Cindy Bultema, Executive Director of GEMS Girls’ Clubs, about this month’s verse: Jeremiah 31:3b. You won’t want to miss Cindy’s testimony of how God rescued her, what to do when we find ourselves looking for love in people and places that are not God, and why this verse was so significant not only for the original hearers in Jeremiah’s day but for our lives today as well. May you be encouraged as you hear these stories of God’s everlasting love and unfailing kindness!

Today's Dwell guest: Cindy Bultema is a wife, mom of four, author, and Executive Director of GEMS Girls’ Clubs. She loves traveling the world sharing with women of all ages and stages about the fullness and freedom available through Christ.

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]]> Cindy Bultema Buzzsprout-12008209 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0600 2517 GEMS, girls club, Dwell Differently, Dwell, Jeremiah 31, everlasting love, kindness, god's love, god's kindness, scripture memory full false Good News in the Midst of Our Mess // Natalie Abbott Good News in the Midst of Our Mess // Natalie Abbott “This is a verse not spoken in a place of perfection and goodness and righteousness…but a place of mess and of need and even of God’s rebuke. In this midst of their sin, God says this to [his people]: 'I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.'” — Natalie Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” — Jeremiah 31:3b

Today’s podcast: What should we do when we feel unlovable? Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she digs into the context of the book of Jeremiah, helping us to see the richness of God’s unfailing love for people like us who just keep messing up. In the midst of the drumbeat of impending judgement throughout Jeremiah, there is also the heartbeat of God’s love for his people—calling them to return to him, showing his faithfulness in the face of their faithlessness. And this is still our God today, calling out to us in the middle of our wandering and wavering and offering us instead a secure, safe place with him in his steadfast love. Who can you share this love with this month?

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]]> “This is a verse not spoken in a place of perfection and goodness and righteousness…but a place of mess and of need and even of God’s rebuke. In this midst of their sin, God says this to [his people]: 'I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.'” — Natalie Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” — Jeremiah 31:3b

Today’s podcast: What should we do when we feel unlovable? Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she digs into the context of the book of Jeremiah, helping us to see the richness of God’s unfailing love for people like us who just keep messing up. In the midst of the drumbeat of impending judgement throughout Jeremiah, there is also the heartbeat of God’s love for his people—calling them to return to him, showing his faithfulness in the face of their faithlessness. And this is still our God today, calling out to us in the middle of our wandering and wavering and offering us instead a secure, safe place with him in his steadfast love. Who can you share this love with this month?

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]]> Natalie Abbott Buzzsprout-11964911 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0600 1064 Natalie Abbott, Dwell, Dwell Differently, Jeremiah, Jeremiah 31:3, everlasting love, faithful God, Bible reading, Scripture memory full false Words That Bring Light // Vera Schmitz Words That Bring Light // Vera Schmitz “For each of us—no matter who you are, no matter how mentally tough you are—there are things in our lives we are believing that are not true. Or maybe we need guidance in our life. And God’s Word is saying here in this verse, in Psalm 119:105, that his Word is the light and the lamp for our path.” — Vera Schmitz

This month’s memory verse: “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” — Psalm 119:105

Today’s podcast: We all know what darkness is—we know what it feels like and how we try to avoid it. The good news in our verse this month is that God’s Word is a lamp and a light, breaking through the darkness around us and in us, illuminating our path. In today’s episode, Vera shares about her struggle with anxiety and how the practice of “breathing Scripture” has helped her to memorize and meditate on truth to help her remember what God has said when her mind is spinning. He is faithful to bring light to our darkness through the truth of his Word, and we pray that as you memorize the Bible along with us, you will experience the light his Word brings as well!

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]]> “For each of us—no matter who you are, no matter how mentally tough you are—there are things in our lives we are believing that are not true. Or maybe we need guidance in our life. And God’s Word is saying here in this verse, in Psalm 119:105, that his Word is the light and the lamp for our path.” — Vera Schmitz

This month’s memory verse: “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” — Psalm 119:105

Today’s podcast: We all know what darkness is—we know what it feels like and how we try to avoid it. The good news in our verse this month is that God’s Word is a lamp and a light, breaking through the darkness around us and in us, illuminating our path. In today’s episode, Vera shares about her struggle with anxiety and how the practice of “breathing Scripture” has helped her to memorize and meditate on truth to help her remember what God has said when her mind is spinning. He is faithful to bring light to our darkness through the truth of his Word, and we pray that as you memorize the Bible along with us, you will experience the light his Word brings as well!

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]]> Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-11964754 Thu, 26 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -0600 467 Dwell, Dwell Differently, Psalm, Psalm 119:105, God's Word, the Bible, Scripture memory full false Training for the Olympics, Training for Life // Kelsie Holahan Training for the Olympics, Training for Life // Kelsie Holahan “God’s Word is this lamp, it’s a light. It makes a way in the darkness. It shows you the path where you should be going.” — Vera Schmitz

This month’s memory verse: “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” — Psalm 119:105

Today’s podcast: As we celebrate the 5 year anniversary of Dwell Differently, Vera Schmitz, co-founder of Dwell, talks with her good friend Kelsie Holahan about how Dwell came to be. Listen in as they share about their days of training together for the Olympic trials as pole vaulters, why Vera started writing Bible verses on her arm, and how the mental fortitude they developed in training has helped them replace lies with truth in their everyday lives.

Today's Dwell guest: Kelsie Holahan is a 2016 Rio Olympian, nurse, wife, mom, and good friend of Vera's. We're so glad to have her on the show today!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

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]]> “God’s Word is this lamp, it’s a light. It makes a way in the darkness. It shows you the path where you should be going.” — Vera Schmitz

This month’s memory verse: “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” — Psalm 119:105

Today’s podcast: As we celebrate the 5 year anniversary of Dwell Differently, Vera Schmitz, co-founder of Dwell, talks with her good friend Kelsie Holahan about how Dwell came to be. Listen in as they share about their days of training together for the Olympic trials as pole vaulters, why Vera started writing Bible verses on her arm, and how the mental fortitude they developed in training has helped them replace lies with truth in their everyday lives.

Today's Dwell guest: Kelsie Holahan is a 2016 Rio Olympian, nurse, wife, mom, and good friend of Vera's. We're so glad to have her on the show today!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

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]]> Vera Schmitz & Kelsie Halahan Buzzsprout-11790144 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -0600 1986 pole vaulting, olympics, mental strength, Kelsie Holahan, Vera Schmitz, Dwell, Dwell Differently full false How God’s Word Brought Light into the Darkest Season of My Life // Lauren McAfee How God’s Word Brought Light into the Darkest Season of My Life // Lauren McAfee “To be able to look to Scripture in the dark times, and look to Christ in those dark seasons of my life, gave me hope that brought light into the darkness and really was just a foundation for me when it felt like the earth beneath me was shaken and shattering.” — Lauren McAfee

This month’s memory verse: “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” — Psalm 119:105

Today’s podcast: Have you ever walked through a season of darkness and longed for light? Today’s episode is a special one as we welcome back Dwell’s very first podcast guest, Lauren McAfee. She shares about how God’s Word has brought light in seasons of significant grief. We know you’ll be encouraged as you hear her passion for knowing God through his Word, what spending time in the Bible practically looks like for her, and how to discern which path to take when there is more than one good choice. We have one prayer for you (and us) this year: that we would be people who are in God’s Word—reading it, studying it, memorizing it, applying it, and letting it shape us—because it is from God himself and is for our flourishing as we come to know and love him more.

Today's Dwell guest: Lauren McAfee is a wife and mom who works at the Hobby Lobby corporate office and is currently pursuing a PhD in ethics. She is a speaker and an author, and is passionate about knowing and loving the Bible.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

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]]> “To be able to look to Scripture in the dark times, and look to Christ in those dark seasons of my life, gave me hope that brought light into the darkness and really was just a foundation for me when it felt like the earth beneath me was shaken and shattering.” — Lauren McAfee

This month’s memory verse: “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” — Psalm 119:105

Today’s podcast: Have you ever walked through a season of darkness and longed for light? Today’s episode is a special one as we welcome back Dwell’s very first podcast guest, Lauren McAfee. She shares about how God’s Word has brought light in seasons of significant grief. We know you’ll be encouraged as you hear her passion for knowing God through his Word, what spending time in the Bible practically looks like for her, and how to discern which path to take when there is more than one good choice. We have one prayer for you (and us) this year: that we would be people who are in God’s Word—reading it, studying it, memorizing it, applying it, and letting it shape us—because it is from God himself and is for our flourishing as we come to know and love him more.

Today's Dwell guest: Lauren McAfee is a wife and mom who works at the Hobby Lobby corporate office and is currently pursuing a PhD in ethics. She is a speaker and an author, and is passionate about knowing and loving the Bible.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

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]]> Lauren McAfee Buzzsprout-11789228 Thu, 12 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -0600 3100 Lauren McAfee, The Museum of the Bible, The bible recap, hobby lobby, psalm 119:105, new year's resolution, scripture memory, dwell, dwell differently, natalie abbott full false Lessons from a Rule Lover // Natalie Abbott Lessons from a Rule Lover // Natalie Abbott “We walk in a dark place. This is inherently saying that we need God’s Word to light the way. We are not the light—we need God to be the light, to shine a light on our path and to illuminate where it is we are supposed to go. We need God’s Word.” — Natalie Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” — Psalm 119:105

Today’s podcast: When you hear the word “law,” does it make you bristle a bit, or do you want to start composing a love poem? Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she walks us through 3 important questions as we memorize and and meditate on Psalm 119:105 this month. This important verse, and important chapter, in God’s Word helps set the tone for us as we think about the Bible and how we interact with and respond to it in our daily lives. We know you’ll be encouraged as you see afresh the benefits and beauty of the Word of God!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

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  • ESV Scripture Journals
  • Join us on our weekly blog! Follow along this month, and go back to read more about past verses as well.
  • Check out the Dwell Differently website and the free resources we have waiting for you there!
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]]> “We walk in a dark place. This is inherently saying that we need God’s Word to light the way. We are not the light—we need God to be the light, to shine a light on our path and to illuminate where it is we are supposed to go. We need God’s Word.” — Natalie Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” — Psalm 119:105

Today’s podcast: When you hear the word “law,” does it make you bristle a bit, or do you want to start composing a love poem? Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she walks us through 3 important questions as we memorize and and meditate on Psalm 119:105 this month. This important verse, and important chapter, in God’s Word helps set the tone for us as we think about the Bible and how we interact with and respond to it in our daily lives. We know you’ll be encouraged as you see afresh the benefits and beauty of the Word of God!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:

  • ESV Scripture Journals
  • Join us on our weekly blog! Follow along this month, and go back to read more about past verses as well.
  • Check out the Dwell Differently website and the free resources we have waiting for you there!
  • If you’ve enjoyed the show, would you take a minute to leave us a rating or review? It helps other people find the show!

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]]> Natalie Abbott Buzzsprout-11663492 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -0600 1097 Natalie Abbott, Dwell Differently, Dwell, Psalm 119, Psalm 119:105, god's word, importance of the bible, bible memory, christian podcast, new year's resolution full false Behind the Scenes with Dwell in 2022 // Vera & Natalie Behind the Scenes with Dwell in 2022 // Vera & Natalie “We’re not just putting verses on stuff to put verses on stuff. If it’s not going to bring life and push forward the Word for the good of God’s people, then we’re not going to do it.” — Vera Schmitz

This month’s memory verse: “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.” — Isaiah 60:1

Today’s podcast: Here’s your chance to hear a behind-the-scenes conversation with Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott, co-founders of Dwell Differently! Hear about their favorite designs and verses from this past year, what they’ve learned and what’s stuck with them, and find out about the “Dwell Vault” for members. You won’t want to miss the special sneak peak at what’s coming in 2023!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

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]]> “We’re not just putting verses on stuff to put verses on stuff. If it’s not going to bring life and push forward the Word for the good of God’s people, then we’re not going to do it.” — Vera Schmitz

This month’s memory verse: “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.” — Isaiah 60:1

Today’s podcast: Here’s your chance to hear a behind-the-scenes conversation with Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott, co-founders of Dwell Differently! Hear about their favorite designs and verses from this past year, what they’ve learned and what’s stuck with them, and find out about the “Dwell Vault” for members. You won’t want to miss the special sneak peak at what’s coming in 2023!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Scmitz Buzzsprout-11767409 Thu, 29 Dec 2022 02:00:00 -0600 1692 natalie abbott, vera schmitz, year end recap, 2022, 2023, scripture memorization, dwell, dwell differently, psalm 23 full false BONUS EPISODE: How to Read the Whole Bible in One Year // Tara-Leigh Cobble BONUS EPISODE: How to Read the Whole Bible in One Year // Tara-Leigh Cobble “You can read the whole Bible in a year in about 12 minutes a day…it’s 1% of your day that’s going to change the whole other 99%.” — Tara-Leigh Cobble

We are so excited to share this special bonus episode with you today!

Have you ever started reading through the Bible and then stopped soon after starting because it felt hard or you were confused? Here at Dwell, while we focus in on memorizing and meditating on one verse a month together, we also have a passion for knowing the whole counsel of Scripture. We can’t wait for you to hear today’s episode with Tara-Leigh Cobble, Bible teacher, podcast host, and author of The Bible Recap. Our prayer is that we would all grow in our knowledge of and love for God through his Word, and we’d love to invite you to join The Bible Recap to read through the whole Bible in 2023!

Links from today's show:

  • Want to read through the Bible in 2023? Get started at The Bible Recap website!
  • There’s no better way to start the new year than in the Word. If you’re not yet a Dwell Differently member, we’d love to have you join us this year! Learn more here!


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]]> “You can read the whole Bible in a year in about 12 minutes a day…it’s 1% of your day that’s going to change the whole other 99%.” — Tara-Leigh Cobble

We are so excited to share this special bonus episode with you today!

Have you ever started reading through the Bible and then stopped soon after starting because it felt hard or you were confused? Here at Dwell, while we focus in on memorizing and meditating on one verse a month together, we also have a passion for knowing the whole counsel of Scripture. We can’t wait for you to hear today’s episode with Tara-Leigh Cobble, Bible teacher, podcast host, and author of The Bible Recap. Our prayer is that we would all grow in our knowledge of and love for God through his Word, and we’d love to invite you to join The Bible Recap to read through the whole Bible in 2023!

Links from today's show:

  • Want to read through the Bible in 2023? Get started at The Bible Recap website!
  • There’s no better way to start the new year than in the Word. If you’re not yet a Dwell Differently member, we’d love to have you join us this year! Learn more here!


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]]> Tara-Leigh Cobble Buzzsprout-11745804 Mon, 26 Dec 2022 02:00:00 -0600 624 The Bible Recap, He's Where the Joy Is, Taral-Leigh Cobble, Natalie Abbott, Dwell, Dwell Differently, the bible in a year, bible reading plan full false Anticipation and Awe // Vera Schmitz Anticipation and Awe // Vera Schmitz “So often we get so caught up in our own individual lives that our heads are down and we’re doing all the things and we forget that we have God’s light in us and that we can shine—that we are called to be a city on a hill that cannot be hidden, and we are to point other people to Jesus.” — Vera Schmitz

This month’s memory verse: “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.” — Isaiah 60:1

Today’s podcast: What if Jesus came back today? What would you want your life to look like on the day he returns? Vera Schmitz, co-founder of Dwell Differently, is bringing us 3 reflections on Isaiah 60:1 today—and telling us why Isaiah 60 is one of her favorite chapters in the whole Bible. May your awe of the King of the universe grow today as we anticipate the return of Christ!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

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  • Still looking for a meaningful gift for someone who “has it all”? Check out our Dwell Gift Memberships to give the gift of memorizing God’s Word in an easy, beautiful way!


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]]> “So often we get so caught up in our own individual lives that our heads are down and we’re doing all the things and we forget that we have God’s light in us and that we can shine—that we are called to be a city on a hill that cannot be hidden, and we are to point other people to Jesus.” — Vera Schmitz

This month’s memory verse: “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.” — Isaiah 60:1

Today’s podcast: What if Jesus came back today? What would you want your life to look like on the day he returns? Vera Schmitz, co-founder of Dwell Differently, is bringing us 3 reflections on Isaiah 60:1 today—and telling us why Isaiah 60 is one of her favorite chapters in the whole Bible. May your awe of the King of the universe grow today as we anticipate the return of Christ!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

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  • Still looking for a meaningful gift for someone who “has it all”? Check out our Dwell Gift Memberships to give the gift of memorizing God’s Word in an easy, beautiful way!


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]]> Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-11745700 Thu, 22 Dec 2022 02:00:00 -0600 462 Vera Schmitz, Dwell, Dwell Differently , Isaiah, Isaiah 60:1, scripture memory, new year full false Arise and Shine // Vera & Natalie Arise and Shine // Vera & Natalie “This should be our heartbeat…when we feel the pain and the darkness in our lives, that we would look at that eternal restoration of all things and long for it—we would long for this light, the glory of the Lord, to shine on us.” — Natalie Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.” — Isaiah 60:1

Today’s podcast: Curious why we picked Isaiah 60:1 for December? Listen in as Natalie and Vera talk about the layers to this verse, our longing for the glory of the Lord to shine upon us, and how it all applies to our lives today.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show: 

  • Missed Natalie's teaching episode on Isaiah 60:1? Listen here!
  •  Still looking for a meaningful gift for someone who “has it all”? Check out our Dwell Gift Memberships to give the gift of memorizing God’s Word in an easy, beautiful way!


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]]> “This should be our heartbeat…when we feel the pain and the darkness in our lives, that we would look at that eternal restoration of all things and long for it—we would long for this light, the glory of the Lord, to shine on us.” — Natalie Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.” — Isaiah 60:1

Today’s podcast: Curious why we picked Isaiah 60:1 for December? Listen in as Natalie and Vera talk about the layers to this verse, our longing for the glory of the Lord to shine upon us, and how it all applies to our lives today.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show: 

  • Missed Natalie's teaching episode on Isaiah 60:1? Listen here!
  •  Still looking for a meaningful gift for someone who “has it all”? Check out our Dwell Gift Memberships to give the gift of memorizing God’s Word in an easy, beautiful way!


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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-11737191 Thu, 15 Dec 2022 02:00:00 -0600 1239 Isaiah, Isaiah 60:1, Christmas, scripture memory, bible verse memorization, Dwell, Dwell differently full false What Is the Glory of God? // Jason Abbott What Is the Glory of God? // Jason Abbott “The darkness is being dispelled—the light is coming. Sin is being dispelled—righteousness is coming. Death is being dispelled—life is coming.” — Jason Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.” — Isaiah 60:1

Today’s podcast: What does “glory” mean? Chances are you’ve heard that word a lot already this Christmas season, but how should we understand and explain what it means for the glory of the Lord to rise upon his people? We’re so excited to have a special guest on the podcast today as we dig into Isaiah 60:1: Natalie’s husband, Jason Abbott! We know you’ll be encouraged as you learn more about how to understand Old Testament prophecy, hear a helpful conversation about what the glory of the Lord is, and walk away with practical ways we can shine forth the glory of God as we await his second coming.

Our December Dwell guest: Dr. Jason Abbott is married to Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell. They have a big family of seven and spend a lot of time running around Jefferson City, Missouri, together. Jason has been in pastoral ministry for the past 20 years in the Evangelical Free Church of America. He’s currently the Senior Pastor at Central Church of Jefferson City, Missouri.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

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]]> “The darkness is being dispelled—the light is coming. Sin is being dispelled—righteousness is coming. Death is being dispelled—life is coming.” — Jason Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.” — Isaiah 60:1

Today’s podcast: What does “glory” mean? Chances are you’ve heard that word a lot already this Christmas season, but how should we understand and explain what it means for the glory of the Lord to rise upon his people? We’re so excited to have a special guest on the podcast today as we dig into Isaiah 60:1: Natalie’s husband, Jason Abbott! We know you’ll be encouraged as you learn more about how to understand Old Testament prophecy, hear a helpful conversation about what the glory of the Lord is, and walk away with practical ways we can shine forth the glory of God as we await his second coming.

Our December Dwell guest: Dr. Jason Abbott is married to Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell. They have a big family of seven and spend a lot of time running around Jefferson City, Missouri, together. Jason has been in pastoral ministry for the past 20 years in the Evangelical Free Church of America. He’s currently the Senior Pastor at Central Church of Jefferson City, Missouri.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

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]]> Jason Abbott Buzzsprout-11745404 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 02:00:00 -0600 2871 Dwell, Dwell Differently, scripture, scripture memory, Jason Abbott, Natalie Abbott, Isaiah, Isaiah 60 full false Light for the Helpless and Hopeless // Natalie Abbott Light for the Helpless and Hopeless // Natalie Abbott “I really hope that as you memorize and mediate on this verse this month, it would really guide you in the process of reflection on who Jesus is, and the beauty of who he is, and what he has done for us, and that it would compel you to share that good news with others throughout the month.” — Natalie Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.” — Isaiah 60:1

Today’s podcast: Happy December! Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she digs into the book of Isaiah today, exploring our verse for the month in its context to help us understand it at an even deeper level. See anew the hope that Israel had as they awaited a Savior, the hope that we have today, and the sure hope that is still yet to come when the Lord comes again and we will be with him. May you arise and shine the light of Jesus today, and invite people into his light all month long!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:

  • Starfish Project + Dwell Differently necklaces are a wonderful gift, not only for the recipient but also for the women making these beautiful pieces of jewelry. Learn more here!
  • Want to give the gift of Scripture to a friend or family member? Check out our Dwell Gift Memberships!

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]]> “I really hope that as you memorize and mediate on this verse this month, it would really guide you in the process of reflection on who Jesus is, and the beauty of who he is, and what he has done for us, and that it would compel you to share that good news with others throughout the month.” — Natalie Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.” — Isaiah 60:1

Today’s podcast: Happy December! Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she digs into the book of Isaiah today, exploring our verse for the month in its context to help us understand it at an even deeper level. See anew the hope that Israel had as they awaited a Savior, the hope that we have today, and the sure hope that is still yet to come when the Lord comes again and we will be with him. May you arise and shine the light of Jesus today, and invite people into his light all month long!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:

  • Starfish Project + Dwell Differently necklaces are a wonderful gift, not only for the recipient but also for the women making these beautiful pieces of jewelry. Learn more here!
  • Want to give the gift of Scripture to a friend or family member? Check out our Dwell Gift Memberships!

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]]> Natalie Abbott Buzzsprout-11662813 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 02:00:00 -0600 1156 Dwell, Dwell Differently, Natalie Abbott, Isaiah 60:1, christian podcast, christmas podcast, bible memory verse full false What's the Most Wonderful Thing God Has Done in Your Life? // Vera Schmitz What's the Most Wonderful Thing God Has Done in Your Life? // Vera Schmitz “My challenge to you is to find somebody…who is further along in the faith than you and I want you to ask them this question: 'What is the most wonderful thing God has done in your life?’ and just treasure their answer.” — Vera Schmitz

This month’s memory verse: “Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.” — Psalm 107:8

Today’s podcast: In our final episode for Psalm 107:8, Vera Schmitz, co-founder of Dwell Differently, brings us a super practical way to live out our verse: remembering and giving thanks to God. Hear how this practice has helped Vera in seasons of anxiety, and join us in committing to ask someone this week: “What is the most wonderful thing God has done in your life?” We pray it will give an opportunity to together thank God for who he is and what he’s done!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

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  • Looking for meaningful gift ideas for Christmas? We’ve got you covered! Head over to our Black Friday Sale today!
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]]> “My challenge to you is to find somebody…who is further along in the faith than you and I want you to ask them this question: 'What is the most wonderful thing God has done in your life?’ and just treasure their answer.” — Vera Schmitz

This month’s memory verse: “Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.” — Psalm 107:8

Today’s podcast: In our final episode for Psalm 107:8, Vera Schmitz, co-founder of Dwell Differently, brings us a super practical way to live out our verse: remembering and giving thanks to God. Hear how this practice has helped Vera in seasons of anxiety, and join us in committing to ask someone this week: “What is the most wonderful thing God has done in your life?” We pray it will give an opportunity to together thank God for who he is and what he’s done!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

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  • Looking for meaningful gift ideas for Christmas? We’ve got you covered! Head over to our Black Friday Sale today!
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]]> Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-11648789 Thu, 24 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0600 382 Vera Schmitz, Dwell, Dwell Differently, thankfulness, thanksgiving, psalm 107:8 full false Let the Redeemed of the Lord Tell Their Story // Vera & Natalie Let the Redeemed of the Lord Tell Their Story // Vera & Natalie “This is why this verse says let them give thanks—because when we share in the triumphs of God with others, our faith grows.” — Vera Schmitz

This month’s memory verse: “Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.” — Psalm 107:8

Today’s podcast: How have you experienced the goodness of God? Psalm 107:2, just a few verses before our memory verse this month, says, “Let the redeemed of the LORD tell their story,” and that is exactly what we are doing here today! Join Natalie and Vera as they share about God’s unfailing love and wonderful deeds in their lives, pointing not just to the good gifts and acts of deliverance, but to the Giver himself. May these stories of God’s kindness spark reflection and thankfulness in your own heart today as you dwell on who he is and what he’s done, and share those stories with those around you.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

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 - Want to learn more about this month’s verse? Check out our weekly devotionals!
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]]> “This is why this verse says let them give thanks—because when we share in the triumphs of God with others, our faith grows.” — Vera Schmitz

This month’s memory verse: “Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.” — Psalm 107:8

Today’s podcast: How have you experienced the goodness of God? Psalm 107:2, just a few verses before our memory verse this month, says, “Let the redeemed of the LORD tell their story,” and that is exactly what we are doing here today! Join Natalie and Vera as they share about God’s unfailing love and wonderful deeds in their lives, pointing not just to the good gifts and acts of deliverance, but to the Giver himself. May these stories of God’s kindness spark reflection and thankfulness in your own heart today as you dwell on who he is and what he’s done, and share those stories with those around you.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

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- Shop the Dwell Black Friday Deals

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-11579637 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0600 1616 Natalie Abbott, Vera Schmitz, Dwell Differently, Dwell, Psalm 107, Psalm 107:8, thankfulness, wonderful deeds, bible memory, bible memorization full false Cultivating Thankfulness Together // Rachel Gilson Cultivating Thankfulness Together // Rachel Gilson “There’s something about the practice of [thankfulness] in community that completes it. And that’s God’s design, that’s not a crutch. It’s not more holy if I’m just praying to Jesus alone in my thankfulness—it is in fact the bigger vision of what God’s redemption is that he creates a people that is marked by thankfulness.” — Rachel Gilson 

This month’s memory verse: “Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.” — Psalm 107:8

Today’s podcast: Have you ever heard someone thank an item instead of the person who gave it to them? What is behind that impulse to be thankful, and where should it really be directed? If you’re looking for both a deep dive into the meaning of Psalm 107 as well as some practical questions and tools to help you live out it’s call to thank the Lord, you’re in the right place! Rachel Gilson and Natalie Abbott dig into the details to not only help us see what Scripture is saying, but to lead us in learning how to live lives of thankfulness to God together as his people.

Our November Dwell guest: Rachel Gilson is a writer, speaker, and campus minister with Cru. She is the author of Born Again This Way. We are so glad to have her with us this month!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
- Born Again This Way by Rachel Gilson
- Rachel’s website
- Join our Dwell Differently Community on Facebook to connect with other believers who are memorizing Scripture and encouraging one another!


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]]> “There’s something about the practice of [thankfulness] in community that completes it. And that’s God’s design, that’s not a crutch. It’s not more holy if I’m just praying to Jesus alone in my thankfulness—it is in fact the bigger vision of what God’s redemption is that he creates a people that is marked by thankfulness.” — Rachel Gilson 

This month’s memory verse: “Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.” — Psalm 107:8

Today’s podcast: Have you ever heard someone thank an item instead of the person who gave it to them? What is behind that impulse to be thankful, and where should it really be directed? If you’re looking for both a deep dive into the meaning of Psalm 107 as well as some practical questions and tools to help you live out it’s call to thank the Lord, you’re in the right place! Rachel Gilson and Natalie Abbott dig into the details to not only help us see what Scripture is saying, but to lead us in learning how to live lives of thankfulness to God together as his people.

Our November Dwell guest: Rachel Gilson is a writer, speaker, and campus minister with Cru. She is the author of Born Again This Way. We are so glad to have her with us this month!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

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- Born Again This Way by Rachel Gilson
- Rachel’s website
- Join our Dwell Differently Community on Facebook to connect with other believers who are memorizing Scripture and encouraging one another!


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]]> Rachel Gilson Buzzsprout-11574079 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0600 2319 Rachel Gilson, Natalie Abbott, Born Again This Way, Dwell Differently, Psalm 107, Psalm 107:8, scripture memory, thankfulness full false The Unfailing Love of the Lord // Natalie Abbott The Unfailing Love of the Lord // Natalie Abbott “[Psalm 107] is just such a beautiful picture of the gospel, isn’t it? That Jesus came not to save those who were good and righteous and the best, but he came to seek and save the lost. He came for those of us who were his enemies, who were thumbing our nose at him. And that is who our God is, and his love is unfailing, and his deeds are wonderful. Even to people like me who, in so many ways, am undeserving of the kindness of the Lord.” — Natalie Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.” — Psalm 107:8

Today’s podcast: When’s the last time you took a minute to stop and think about the things the Lord has done for you? And when’s the last time you stopped to give him thanks? If you are looking for ways to grow in gratitude this month, we are right there with you! We are excited to dive into a new verse together this month that calls us to remember and rehearse what the Lord has done: Psalm 107:8. Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she walks us through what the context of this verse is and how we can rightly understand and apply it to our lives today. You won’t want to miss it!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:

  • Join us on our weekly blog! Follow along this month, and go back to read more about past verses as well.
  • Check out the Dwell Differently website and the free resources we have waiting for you there!
  • If you’ve enjoyed the show, would you take a minute to leave us a rating or review? It helps other people find the show!

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]]> “[Psalm 107] is just such a beautiful picture of the gospel, isn’t it? That Jesus came not to save those who were good and righteous and the best, but he came to seek and save the lost. He came for those of us who were his enemies, who were thumbing our nose at him. And that is who our God is, and his love is unfailing, and his deeds are wonderful. Even to people like me who, in so many ways, am undeserving of the kindness of the Lord.” — Natalie Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.” — Psalm 107:8

Today’s podcast: When’s the last time you took a minute to stop and think about the things the Lord has done for you? And when’s the last time you stopped to give him thanks? If you are looking for ways to grow in gratitude this month, we are right there with you! We are excited to dive into a new verse together this month that calls us to remember and rehearse what the Lord has done: Psalm 107:8. Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she walks us through what the context of this verse is and how we can rightly understand and apply it to our lives today. You won’t want to miss it!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:

  • Join us on our weekly blog! Follow along this month, and go back to read more about past verses as well.
  • Check out the Dwell Differently website and the free resources we have waiting for you there!
  • If you’ve enjoyed the show, would you take a minute to leave us a rating or review? It helps other people find the show!

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]]> Natalie Abbott Buzzsprout-11574372 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1505 Dwell, Dwell Differently, Natalie Abbott, Scripture memory, bible memory, scripture verse, psalm 107, psalm 107:8, thankfulness full false His Word Does Not Return Void // Vera Schmitz His Word Does Not Return Void // Vera Schmitz “Don’t be afraid to share your heart, to share God’s truth, and to share his promise, because it’s true that we can live full lives following Jesus—it is the only way to be full in a real and lasting way.” — Vera Schmitz

This month’s memory verse: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” — John 10:10

Today’s podcast: You won’t want to miss today’s episode where Dwell Differently co-founder Vera Schmitz shares how this month’s verse, John 10:10, was pivotal in her own spiritual journey as well as in her husband’s. She fills us in on why she put her now-husband in the “friend zone” for a couple of years, how she’s seen the way that the Word of God never returns void but always accomplishes what he has planned, and encourages all of us to share the truth and hope of God’s Word with those around us.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Link from today's show: Want a physical kit to show up in your mailbox every month with helpful tools to help you memorize and meditate on one Bible verse each month? Check out our Dwell Membership today!


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]]> “Don’t be afraid to share your heart, to share God’s truth, and to share his promise, because it’s true that we can live full lives following Jesus—it is the only way to be full in a real and lasting way.” — Vera Schmitz

This month’s memory verse: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” — John 10:10

Today’s podcast: You won’t want to miss today’s episode where Dwell Differently co-founder Vera Schmitz shares how this month’s verse, John 10:10, was pivotal in her own spiritual journey as well as in her husband’s. She fills us in on why she put her now-husband in the “friend zone” for a couple of years, how she’s seen the way that the Word of God never returns void but always accomplishes what he has planned, and encourages all of us to share the truth and hope of God’s Word with those around us.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Link from today's show: Want a physical kit to show up in your mailbox every month with helpful tools to help you memorize and meditate on one Bible verse each month? Check out our Dwell Membership today!


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]]> Natalie Abbott Buzzsprout-11535919 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0500 506 full false A Warning and an Offer // Vera & Natalie A Warning and an Offer // Vera & Natalie “This is the promise that we have in Jesus: not to be taken from but to be given. Even when we don’t deserve the kinds of gifts, the fullness that he gives us, he does it—willingly, fully, beautifully for us.” — Natalie Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” — John 10:10

Today’s podcast: If somebody were going to look in on your life today and make a list of how you spent your time, what would that tell them about you? Where are you looking for peace and rest today? Listen in as Vera and Natalie, co-founders of Dwell Differently, talk about John 10:10, encouraging us to experience fullness of life and abundance in Jesus by choosing to follow him and listen to his voice.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show: 

  • Take a listen to the John 10:10 teaching episode from Natalie!
  • Did you know we have a weekly email devotional? Check out past posts here and sign up to have them delivered to your inbox every Monday.

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]]> “This is the promise that we have in Jesus: not to be taken from but to be given. Even when we don’t deserve the kinds of gifts, the fullness that he gives us, he does it—willingly, fully, beautifully for us.” — Natalie Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” — John 10:10

Today’s podcast: If somebody were going to look in on your life today and make a list of how you spent your time, what would that tell them about you? Where are you looking for peace and rest today? Listen in as Vera and Natalie, co-founders of Dwell Differently, talk about John 10:10, encouraging us to experience fullness of life and abundance in Jesus by choosing to follow him and listen to his voice.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show: 

  • Take a listen to the John 10:10 teaching episode from Natalie!
  • Did you know we have a weekly email devotional? Check out past posts here and sign up to have them delivered to your inbox every Monday.

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-11495482 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1329 John, John 10:10, Natalie Abbott, Vera Scmitz, Dwell, Dwell Differently, scripture memory, bible memory verse, temporary tattoo, life to the full, christian podcast full false The Good News about Failure // Jen Oshman The Good News about Failure // Jen Oshman “I know what it is to grow up with my identity rooted in something that is temporary, and something that actually does come to steal, kill, and destroy rather than he who gives abundant life. And so it is with some urgency and compassion and drive that I want others to know that as well.” — Jen Oshman

This month’s memory verse: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” — John 10:10

Today’s podcast: Have you ever thought you understood what a Bible verse was saying only to be surprised after taking some time to study it that what you initially thought wasn’t actually the main point? You’re not alone! Don’t miss this conversation between Natalie Abbott and Jen Oshman where they confess their initial misunderstanding of what this verse means, how the Old Testament helps us to understand what Jesus is saying in John 10:10, how to recognize a thief when they come along, and how to encourage ourselves or someone else who is caught up in a lie. Savor the good news today that instead of coming to exploit others like the religious leaders of Jesus’s day were doing, we have a Savior who came for the exact opposite purpose: to lay his own life down so that his people could have abundant life.

Our October Dwell guest: Jen Oshman is an author, speaker, podcaster, missionary, pastor’s wife, and mom to four daughters. She is passionate about helping herself and the women around her understand and remember that we have a Creator and Savior who designed us to live abundantly with him, and that we were made for so much more than the world has to offer us.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
- Enough about Me by Jen Oshman
- Cultural Counterfeits by Jen Oshman
- Jen’s weekly podcast: All Things
- Jen’s website
- Join our Dwell Differently Community on Facebook to connect with other believers who are memorizing Scripture and encouraging one another!

Support the show

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]]> “I know what it is to grow up with my identity rooted in something that is temporary, and something that actually does come to steal, kill, and destroy rather than he who gives abundant life. And so it is with some urgency and compassion and drive that I want others to know that as well.” — Jen Oshman

This month’s memory verse: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” — John 10:10

Today’s podcast: Have you ever thought you understood what a Bible verse was saying only to be surprised after taking some time to study it that what you initially thought wasn’t actually the main point? You’re not alone! Don’t miss this conversation between Natalie Abbott and Jen Oshman where they confess their initial misunderstanding of what this verse means, how the Old Testament helps us to understand what Jesus is saying in John 10:10, how to recognize a thief when they come along, and how to encourage ourselves or someone else who is caught up in a lie. Savor the good news today that instead of coming to exploit others like the religious leaders of Jesus’s day were doing, we have a Savior who came for the exact opposite purpose: to lay his own life down so that his people could have abundant life.

Our October Dwell guest: Jen Oshman is an author, speaker, podcaster, missionary, pastor’s wife, and mom to four daughters. She is passionate about helping herself and the women around her understand and remember that we have a Creator and Savior who designed us to live abundantly with him, and that we were made for so much more than the world has to offer us.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
- Enough about Me by Jen Oshman
- Cultural Counterfeits by Jen Oshman
- Jen’s weekly podcast: All Things
- Jen’s website
- Join our Dwell Differently Community on Facebook to connect with other believers who are memorizing Scripture and encouraging one another!

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]]> Jen Oshman Buzzsprout-11386402 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0500 3046 full false Who Is the Thief? // Natalie Abbott Who Is the Thief? // Natalie Abbott “Are we going to entrust ourselves and believe in those things that are taking from us, or are we going to entrust ourselves and believe in Jesus, the Good Shepherd, who has laid down his life for us, and promises us abundant life?” —Natalie Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” — John 10:10

Today’s podcast: Spoiler alert: in today’s episode, Natalie Abbott shares how she misunderstood this verse for a long time, and she’s wondering if you might be in the same boat! Listen in as Natalie walks us through the context of this month’s verse, John 10:10, and helps us see how it fits into the big picture of the Bible, what it tells us about who God is, and what it tells us about who we are. We pray this will encourage you as you follow Jesus today and walk in the abundant life he offers!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
- Read more about the thief in "How to Spot an Enemy," by Natalie.
- Check out  Dwell Differently website and the free resources we have waiting for you there!
- Join our Dwell Differently Community on Facebook to connect with other believers who are memorizing Scripture and encouraging one another!

Support the show

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]]> “Are we going to entrust ourselves and believe in those things that are taking from us, or are we going to entrust ourselves and believe in Jesus, the Good Shepherd, who has laid down his life for us, and promises us abundant life?” —Natalie Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” — John 10:10

Today’s podcast: Spoiler alert: in today’s episode, Natalie Abbott shares how she misunderstood this verse for a long time, and she’s wondering if you might be in the same boat! Listen in as Natalie walks us through the context of this month’s verse, John 10:10, and helps us see how it fits into the big picture of the Bible, what it tells us about who God is, and what it tells us about who we are. We pray this will encourage you as you follow Jesus today and walk in the abundant life he offers!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
- Read more about the thief in "How to Spot an Enemy," by Natalie.
- Check out  Dwell Differently website and the free resources we have waiting for you there!
- Join our Dwell Differently Community on Facebook to connect with other believers who are memorizing Scripture and encouraging one another!

Support the show

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]]> Natalie Abbott Buzzsprout-11386379 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1006 Natalie Abbott, Dwell, Dwell Differently, co-founder, John 10:10, bible teaching, christian podcast, scripture memorization full false A Movement to Memorize the Bible // April Harper A Movement to Memorize the Bible // April Harper “You only have one life, and while you can have a few careers in it, if my time was running out, what do I really want to be focusing my life on? And so that’s really what I’m here to talk about today.” — April Harper

This month’s memory verse: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” — Romans 15:13

Today’s podcast: Have you ever wrestled with discerning your calling or choosing a career? You’re not alone! We know you’ll be encouraged by this episode today with Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, and April Harper, Dwell Differently’s CEO. Listen in as April shares her story of how God changed her course and brought her to be part of the Dwell team, how she has learned to make decisions differently as a result of growing in listening to the Holy Spirit, and her heart and passion for the work she is doing to help people know and love God’s Word. We are so grateful for her leadership and passion here at Dwell, and are so glad to officially introduce you all to her today!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
- Check out the Dwell Differently Membership! We’d love to memorize Scripture alongside you each month.
- Learn more about the ministry of Scarlet Hope, and check out the Dwell Differently podcast episodes with their founder, Rachelle Star.
- Take a look at Get Out of Your Head by Jennie Allen.

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]]> “You only have one life, and while you can have a few careers in it, if my time was running out, what do I really want to be focusing my life on? And so that’s really what I’m here to talk about today.” — April Harper

This month’s memory verse: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” — Romans 15:13

Today’s podcast: Have you ever wrestled with discerning your calling or choosing a career? You’re not alone! We know you’ll be encouraged by this episode today with Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, and April Harper, Dwell Differently’s CEO. Listen in as April shares her story of how God changed her course and brought her to be part of the Dwell team, how she has learned to make decisions differently as a result of growing in listening to the Holy Spirit, and her heart and passion for the work she is doing to help people know and love God’s Word. We are so grateful for her leadership and passion here at Dwell, and are so glad to officially introduce you all to her today!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

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- Check out the Dwell Differently Membership! We’d love to memorize Scripture alongside you each month.
- Learn more about the ministry of Scarlet Hope, and check out the Dwell Differently podcast episodes with their founder, Rachelle Star.
- Take a look at Get Out of Your Head by Jennie Allen.

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]]> Natalie Abbott & April Harper Buzzsprout-11386362 Thu, 29 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0500 2268 Dwell, Dwell Differently, Natalie Abbott, April Harper, scripture memory, bible memory, christian podcast, christian small business full false Where Do You Find Hope? // Vera Schmitz Where Do You Find Hope? // Vera Schmitz “The reality is, we’re all empty vessels that are needing to be filled. So practically speaking, how then do we fill our buckets?” — Vera Schmitz
 
 This month’s memory verse: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” — Romans 15:13

Today’s podcast: Welcome to our monthly wrap-up episode with Dwell Differently co-founder Vera Schmitz! Where do you find yourself going most often to fill up your “soul bucket”? And what happens when you look to people and things that are not God to do that for you? We know you’ll be encouraged by Vera’s reflections on what she’s been learning as she’s memorized and meditated on Romans 15:13 this month!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Link from today's show: Every week, we send out an email devotional about our verse of the month! Sign up to have them delivered to your inbox and check out past devos here.

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]]> “The reality is, we’re all empty vessels that are needing to be filled. So practically speaking, how then do we fill our buckets?” — Vera Schmitz
 
 This month’s memory verse: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” — Romans 15:13

Today’s podcast: Welcome to our monthly wrap-up episode with Dwell Differently co-founder Vera Schmitz! Where do you find yourself going most often to fill up your “soul bucket”? And what happens when you look to people and things that are not God to do that for you? We know you’ll be encouraged by Vera’s reflections on what she’s been learning as she’s memorized and meditated on Romans 15:13 this month!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Link from today's show: Every week, we send out an email devotional about our verse of the month! Sign up to have them delivered to your inbox and check out past devos here.

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]]> Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-11332707 Thu, 22 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0500 464 Vera Schmitz, Dwell, Dwell Differently, Romans, Romans 15:13, bible memorization, scripture memory technique, hope, joy, peace, holy spirit full false An Invitation to Experience Hope // Vera & Natalie An Invitation to Experience Hope // Vera & Natalie "The promise is that we would overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit, and I think that’s the lynchpin there. It’s not my own scraped-up hope, it is hope only by the power of the Holy Spirit.” — Vera Schmitz

This month’s memory verse: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” — Romans 15:13

Today’s podcast: Is it hard for you to believe that you can experience overflowing hope daily? If so, you’re in the right place! Join Natalie and Vera, co-founders of Dwell Differently, as they share what they’ve been learning as they've memorized and meditated on Romans 15:13 this month. Consider this your invitation to experience true hope as you trade in your own independent efforts to muster up some kind of hope for a real dependence on the God of hope, who offers us abundant joy and peace and hope as we trust in him by the power of the Holy Spirit. 

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Link from today's show: In addition to our monthly membership to help you memorize Scripture, we have tons of free resources for you to help you dwell on God’s Word regularly. Check it all out at dwelldifferently.com!

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]]> "The promise is that we would overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit, and I think that’s the lynchpin there. It’s not my own scraped-up hope, it is hope only by the power of the Holy Spirit.” — Vera Schmitz

This month’s memory verse: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” — Romans 15:13

Today’s podcast: Is it hard for you to believe that you can experience overflowing hope daily? If so, you’re in the right place! Join Natalie and Vera, co-founders of Dwell Differently, as they share what they’ve been learning as they've memorized and meditated on Romans 15:13 this month. Consider this your invitation to experience true hope as you trade in your own independent efforts to muster up some kind of hope for a real dependence on the God of hope, who offers us abundant joy and peace and hope as we trust in him by the power of the Holy Spirit. 

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Link from today's show: In addition to our monthly membership to help you memorize Scripture, we have tons of free resources for you to help you dwell on God’s Word regularly. Check it all out at dwelldifferently.com!

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-11291042 Thu, 15 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1252 romans, romans 15, romans 15:13, dwell, dwell differently, natalie abbott, vera schmitz, scripture memory, bible memorization, bible tattoo, temporary tattoo full false Overflowing Hope // Courtney Doctor Overflowing Hope // Courtney Doctor “These things that he’s giving—the hope and the joy and the peace—are not separate from him, they are part of him. He’s the God of hope, so he’s actually giving us himself.” — Courtney Doctor

This month’s memory verse: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” — Romans 15:13

Today’s podcast: In today’s episode, Natalie Abbott and Courtney Doctor are taking a deep dive into this month’s verse, Romans 15:13. So what is “hope”? And what are we supposed to hope in? Is overflowing with hope really possible? Don’t miss this uplifting conversation where you’ll be encouraged to remember who God is, be rooted in why hope and joy and peace that defy our circumstances is a reality for those who trust in Christ, and be stirred to think about how this overflowing hope isn’t just for us, but for those around us as well.

Our September Dwell guest: Courtney Doctor is an author, Bible teacher, frequent conference and retreat speaker, and periodic blogger. She received an MDiv from Covenant Theological Seminary in 2013 and is the author of several Bible studies (linked below). She currently serves as the Coordinator of Women's Initiatives for The Gospel Coalition. Her greatest desire in all of this is to be able to faithfully study, apply, and teach the Word of God and help others to do the same.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
- Courtney Doctor's website
- From Garden to Glory: A Bible Study on the Bible’s Story by Courtney Doctor
- Steadfast: A Devotional Bible Study on the Book of James by Courtney Doctor
- In View of God's Mercies: The Gift of the Gospel in Romans by Courtney Doctor
- Dwell Differently’s monthly membership that shows up in your mailbox each month to help you memorize and meditate on God’s Word

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]]> “These things that he’s giving—the hope and the joy and the peace—are not separate from him, they are part of him. He’s the God of hope, so he’s actually giving us himself.” — Courtney Doctor

This month’s memory verse: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” — Romans 15:13

Today’s podcast: In today’s episode, Natalie Abbott and Courtney Doctor are taking a deep dive into this month’s verse, Romans 15:13. So what is “hope”? And what are we supposed to hope in? Is overflowing with hope really possible? Don’t miss this uplifting conversation where you’ll be encouraged to remember who God is, be rooted in why hope and joy and peace that defy our circumstances is a reality for those who trust in Christ, and be stirred to think about how this overflowing hope isn’t just for us, but for those around us as well.

Our September Dwell guest: Courtney Doctor is an author, Bible teacher, frequent conference and retreat speaker, and periodic blogger. She received an MDiv from Covenant Theological Seminary in 2013 and is the author of several Bible studies (linked below). She currently serves as the Coordinator of Women's Initiatives for The Gospel Coalition. Her greatest desire in all of this is to be able to faithfully study, apply, and teach the Word of God and help others to do the same.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
- Courtney Doctor's website
- From Garden to Glory: A Bible Study on the Bible’s Story by Courtney Doctor
- Steadfast: A Devotional Bible Study on the Book of James by Courtney Doctor
- In View of God's Mercies: The Gift of the Gospel in Romans by Courtney Doctor
- Dwell Differently’s monthly membership that shows up in your mailbox each month to help you memorize and meditate on God’s Word

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]]> Natalie Abbott Buzzsprout-11245326 Thu, 08 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0500 2741 full false What Is Hope? // Natalie Abbott What Is Hope? // Natalie Abbott “Biblical hope is not a wishing and a longing—biblical hope is a certain hope because it is rooted and grounded in the faithful God of hope.” — Natalie Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” — Romans 15:13

Today’s podcast: Have you ever wondered what “hope” really means? Is it just a wish, or is biblical hope something more? In today’s teaching episode, Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell, fills us in on the context of Romans 15:13, how we can understand this verse rightly, and why it is so important and encouraging for our everyday lives. But this hope isn’t just for us—it’s an overflowing hope for those around us as well, that they too might meet Jesus, the source and sustainer of our hope. This prayer from Romans is a message we need to hear!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

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- Check out the Dwell Differently website and the free resources we have waiting for you there!
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]]> “Biblical hope is not a wishing and a longing—biblical hope is a certain hope because it is rooted and grounded in the faithful God of hope.” — Natalie Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” — Romans 15:13

Today’s podcast: Have you ever wondered what “hope” really means? Is it just a wish, or is biblical hope something more? In today’s teaching episode, Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell, fills us in on the context of Romans 15:13, how we can understand this verse rightly, and why it is so important and encouraging for our everyday lives. But this hope isn’t just for us—it’s an overflowing hope for those around us as well, that they too might meet Jesus, the source and sustainer of our hope. This prayer from Romans is a message we need to hear!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

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- Check out the Dwell Differently website and the free resources we have waiting for you there!
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]]> Natalie Abbott Buzzsprout-11235814 Thu, 01 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1168 dwell, dwell differently, natalie abbott, christian podcast, christian blog, devotional, romans 15:13, romans, peace, hope, joy full false Set Free from Fear, Control, and Busyness // Vera Schmitz Set Free from Fear, Control, and Busyness // Vera Schmitz "It says, 'The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.' It doesn't say, 'You need only to make a plan, you need only to make a list, you need only to buy this thing.' No. 'The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.'" — Vera Schmitz

This month’s memory verse: "Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free."  —John 8:32

Today’s podcast: This month, Dwell Differently co-founder Vera Schmitz shares how memorizing specific truths in God's Word  have helped to set her free from struggles in her own life. She relates how the truths about God's transcendent peace in Philippians 4:6-7 have helped her in anxious moments. She shares how Exodus 14:14 teaches here to rely on God to fight for her.  And she also relates how the words of rest in Psalm 116:7 come to her mind in seasons of busyness. We trust that Vera's stories of freedom will be an encouragement to you as you consider how God's words have bolstered you up when you've needed them. And be sure to join us next week as we memorize on more verse to help us do just that. 

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

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- Check out the Dwell Differently website and the free resources we have waiting for you!
- Join our Dwell Differently Community on Facebook—we’d love to see you there!

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]]> "It says, 'The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.' It doesn't say, 'You need only to make a plan, you need only to make a list, you need only to buy this thing.' No. 'The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.'" — Vera Schmitz

This month’s memory verse: "Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free."  —John 8:32

Today’s podcast: This month, Dwell Differently co-founder Vera Schmitz shares how memorizing specific truths in God's Word  have helped to set her free from struggles in her own life. She relates how the truths about God's transcendent peace in Philippians 4:6-7 have helped her in anxious moments. She shares how Exodus 14:14 teaches here to rely on God to fight for her.  And she also relates how the words of rest in Psalm 116:7 come to her mind in seasons of busyness. We trust that Vera's stories of freedom will be an encouragement to you as you consider how God's words have bolstered you up when you've needed them. And be sure to join us next week as we memorize on more verse to help us do just that. 

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

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- Join our Dwell Differently Community on Facebook—we’d love to see you there!

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]]> Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-11195574 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0500 507 Vera Scmitz, Dwell, Dwell Differently, scripture memorization, bible memorization, John 8:32 full false A Hard but Beautiful Message // Vera & Natalie A Hard but Beautiful Message // Vera & Natalie “I love this truth, even though it’s hard. It’s a promise for the [initial] one time choice to follow Jesus, and for my day in and day out. He’s going to continue to set me free from my sin.” — Vera Schmitz

This month’s memory verse: “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” — John 8:32

Today’s podcast: So many people have heard the words of this verse—quoted in movies, literature, and everyday life—but what many may not know is that these words were spoken by Jesus about himself. Join Natalie and Vera, co-founders of Dwell Differently, as they talk about what this verse means, why this hard truth is actually good news, and how to fight against the lies that we all face with the truth of God’s Word alongside his people.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

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 - In addition to our monthly membership to help you memorize Scripture, we have tons of free resources for you to help you dwell on God’s Word regularly. Check it all out at dwelldifferently.com!

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]]> “I love this truth, even though it’s hard. It’s a promise for the [initial] one time choice to follow Jesus, and for my day in and day out. He’s going to continue to set me free from my sin.” — Vera Schmitz

This month’s memory verse: “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” — John 8:32

Today’s podcast: So many people have heard the words of this verse—quoted in movies, literature, and everyday life—but what many may not know is that these words were spoken by Jesus about himself. Join Natalie and Vera, co-founders of Dwell Differently, as they talk about what this verse means, why this hard truth is actually good news, and how to fight against the lies that we all face with the truth of God’s Word alongside his people.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
 - In addition to our monthly membership to help you memorize Scripture, we have tons of free resources for you to help you dwell on God’s Word regularly. Check it all out at dwelldifferently.com!

Support the show

Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-11139754 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1292 Dwell, Dwell Differently, Natalie Abbott, Vera Schmitz, John 8, John 8:32 full false Walk in the Truth // Blair Linne Walk in the Truth // Blair Linne “Then you have Jesus who is Truth materialized. He is sincerity and genuineness in the flesh. He shows up on the scene and says, ‘I’m going to give you the truth in my Word, but also, I am the Truth. I am the Word. You come to me, and I will set you free…I’m going to help you walk further in reality.’” — Blair Linne 

This month’s memory verse: “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” — John 8:32

Today’s podcast: Join Blair Linne and Natalie Abbott as they talk about this month’s verse: John 8:32. We know you’ll be encouraged by Blair’s story of being set free by Jesus! Listen in to learn more about the context of this verse, consider the contrast between our old nature and and our new nature of freedom as those who are united with Christ, and explore what it looks like to continue walking in freedom as we continue to walk in Truth.  

Our August Dwell guest: Blair Linne is a spoken word artist, author, and speaker. She is passionate about using the gifts God has given her to present the message and the Person that transformed her life. Blair and her husband, Shai, have three kids and live in Philadelphia.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

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Links from today's show:
- Finding My Father  by Blair Linne
- Finding My Father: A Poem by Blair Linne
- Dwell Differently’s Official Facebook Community

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]]> “Then you have Jesus who is Truth materialized. He is sincerity and genuineness in the flesh. He shows up on the scene and says, ‘I’m going to give you the truth in my Word, but also, I am the Truth. I am the Word. You come to me, and I will set you free…I’m going to help you walk further in reality.’” — Blair Linne 

This month’s memory verse: “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” — John 8:32

Today’s podcast: Join Blair Linne and Natalie Abbott as they talk about this month’s verse: John 8:32. We know you’ll be encouraged by Blair’s story of being set free by Jesus! Listen in to learn more about the context of this verse, consider the contrast between our old nature and and our new nature of freedom as those who are united with Christ, and explore what it looks like to continue walking in freedom as we continue to walk in Truth.  

Our August Dwell guest: Blair Linne is a spoken word artist, author, and speaker. She is passionate about using the gifts God has given her to present the message and the Person that transformed her life. Blair and her husband, Shai, have three kids and live in Philadelphia.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

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- Finding My Father  by Blair Linne
- Finding My Father: A Poem by Blair Linne
- Dwell Differently’s Official Facebook Community

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]]> Blair Linne Buzzsprout-11107301 Thu, 11 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0500 2974 Dwell, Dwell Differently, John 8:32, Blair Linne, spoken word, spoken word artist, finding my father, fatherless, fatherlessness, christian author, christian podcast, gospel, freedom, freedom in Jesus full false The Truth That Sets You Free // Natalie Abbott The Truth That Sets You Free // Natalie Abbott “If Jesus tells you that you’re a sinner, will you still believe in him? Will you be honest with your sin and your failings? Will you confess that you could never measure up? Will you believe in the Son of God who came not to condemn the world but instead to save it? Or are you going to hold on to your own righteousness and keep justifying yourself?” — Natalie Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” — John 8:32

Today’s podcast: What is “the truth” Jesus is talking about in this verse? And what do we need to be set free from? Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell, as she digs into the context of the Gospel of John, looks at how this verse connects with last month’s verse (John 6:29), and speaks truth about the Savior who came not to condemn but to set us free.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

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- Check out the Dwell Differently website and the free resources we have waiting for you there!
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]]> “If Jesus tells you that you’re a sinner, will you still believe in him? Will you be honest with your sin and your failings? Will you confess that you could never measure up? Will you believe in the Son of God who came not to condemn the world but instead to save it? Or are you going to hold on to your own righteousness and keep justifying yourself?” — Natalie Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” — John 8:32

Today’s podcast: What is “the truth” Jesus is talking about in this verse? And what do we need to be set free from? Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell, as she digs into the context of the Gospel of John, looks at how this verse connects with last month’s verse (John 6:29), and speaks truth about the Savior who came not to condemn but to set us free.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

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]]> Natalie Abbott Buzzsprout-11070360 Thu, 04 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1420 John, John 8:32, Natalie Abbott, Dwell, Dwell Differently, scripture memory, bible memorization technique full false 3 Takeaways from John 6:29 // Vera Schmitz 3 Takeaways from John 6:29 // Vera Schmitz “Even if Jesus gave me all his miracles and he met every last need, the belief in him is the treasure. He is the treasure. He is the thing that my heart really truly longs for.” — Vera Schmitz

This month’s memory verse: “Jesus answered, ‘The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.’” — John 6:29

Today’s podcast: You won’t want to miss today’s episode with Dwell Differently co-founder Vera Schmitz as she reflects on three takeaways from John 6:29! We hope you’ve been encouraged as you’ve memorized along with us this month, and pray that your belief in Jesus is continuing to grow. Don’t forget to come back next week for our new August verse!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

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- Check out the Dwell Differently website and the free resources we have waiting for you!
- Join our Dwell Differently Community on Facebook—we’d love to see you there!

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]]> “Even if Jesus gave me all his miracles and he met every last need, the belief in him is the treasure. He is the treasure. He is the thing that my heart really truly longs for.” — Vera Schmitz

This month’s memory verse: “Jesus answered, ‘The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.’” — John 6:29

Today’s podcast: You won’t want to miss today’s episode with Dwell Differently co-founder Vera Schmitz as she reflects on three takeaways from John 6:29! We hope you’ve been encouraged as you’ve memorized along with us this month, and pray that your belief in Jesus is continuing to grow. Don’t forget to come back next week for our new August verse!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Link from today's show:
- Check out the Dwell Differently website and the free resources we have waiting for you!
- Join our Dwell Differently Community on Facebook—we’d love to see you there!

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]]> Natalie Abbott Buzzsprout-10955768 Thu, 28 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -0500 403 full false It’s Not about a Checklist // Vera & Natalie It’s Not about a Checklist // Vera & Natalie “We don’t have to keep relying on our works or measuring ourselves by our failures. We can measure ourselves and see ourselves as Christ sees us, which is people that he loves, his beloved bride.” — Natalie Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “Jesus answered, ‘The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.’” — John 6:29

Today’s podcast: Have you ever wrestled with feeling like you need to be “good” to earn God’s favor? Even as Christians who know we are saved not by our works but by Jesus, we can still fall back into thinking our good works are necessary to save us. Join Natalie and Vera today as they talk about the design for this month’s verse, get real as they share their own experiences of realizing they were trying to work to earn God’s favor with their efforts instead of coming to Jesus, and remind us of the beauty of our God who is always ready to bring us back to him as he helps us to believe in the One he has sent.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
- To go deeper, check out “Are You Asking the Wrong Question?” by Natalie Abbott on the Dwell Differently blog.
- Want some help spending time in the Word with your kids this summer? Check out our fruit of the Spirit summer kit for kids!
- Did you know we have a Facebook group for Dwell Members? Join us as we seek to live out what we are learning each month!

Support the show

Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

]]> “We don’t have to keep relying on our works or measuring ourselves by our failures. We can measure ourselves and see ourselves as Christ sees us, which is people that he loves, his beloved bride.” — Natalie Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “Jesus answered, ‘The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.’” — John 6:29

Today’s podcast: Have you ever wrestled with feeling like you need to be “good” to earn God’s favor? Even as Christians who know we are saved not by our works but by Jesus, we can still fall back into thinking our good works are necessary to save us. Join Natalie and Vera today as they talk about the design for this month’s verse, get real as they share their own experiences of realizing they were trying to work to earn God’s favor with their efforts instead of coming to Jesus, and remind us of the beauty of our God who is always ready to bring us back to him as he helps us to believe in the One he has sent.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
- To go deeper, check out “Are You Asking the Wrong Question?” by Natalie Abbott on the Dwell Differently blog.
- Want some help spending time in the Word with your kids this summer? Check out our fruit of the Spirit summer kit for kids!
- Did you know we have a Facebook group for Dwell Members? Join us as we seek to live out what we are learning each month!

Support the show

Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Scmitz Buzzsprout-10943114 Thu, 21 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1264 John 6:29, Gospel of John, Natalie Abbott, Vera Schmitz, Dwell, Dwell Differently, belief, Jesus, christian podcast full false What Is the Work of God? // Amanda Bible Williams What Is the Work of God? // Amanda Bible Williams “It’s not just the head knowledge, in this case, that the work of God is to believe in the one he has sent, to believe in Jesus—but to actually know it to the point that that’s how I’m operating. That that’s the belief that I’m not just knowing with my head but that I’m living out of.” — Amanda Bible Williams

This month’s memory verse: “Jesus answered, ‘The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.’” — John 6:29

Today’s podcast: Have you ever wondered how good works and faith relate to each other? We often are looking for boxes to check and ways to justify ourselves, but following Jesus is a true following—step by step. Join Natalie Abbott and Amanda Bible Williams today as they dig into what this verse means, discuss barriers to belief, and encourage us to truly do the work of God: to believe in the one he has sent, Jesus. 

Our July Dwell guest: Amanda Bible Williams is co-founder and chief content officer of She Reads Truth. A lover of words and the Word, Amanda spends her days reading and leading, writing and editing, and explaining that her maiden name really is Bible. She lives with her husband and their four children in a chaotic farmhouse just south of Nashville, Tennessee.
 
 Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
- She Reads Truth website
- She Reads Truth Instagram
- She Reads Truth podcast

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]]> “It’s not just the head knowledge, in this case, that the work of God is to believe in the one he has sent, to believe in Jesus—but to actually know it to the point that that’s how I’m operating. That that’s the belief that I’m not just knowing with my head but that I’m living out of.” — Amanda Bible Williams

This month’s memory verse: “Jesus answered, ‘The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.’” — John 6:29

Today’s podcast: Have you ever wondered how good works and faith relate to each other? We often are looking for boxes to check and ways to justify ourselves, but following Jesus is a true following—step by step. Join Natalie Abbott and Amanda Bible Williams today as they dig into what this verse means, discuss barriers to belief, and encourage us to truly do the work of God: to believe in the one he has sent, Jesus. 

Our July Dwell guest: Amanda Bible Williams is co-founder and chief content officer of She Reads Truth. A lover of words and the Word, Amanda spends her days reading and leading, writing and editing, and explaining that her maiden name really is Bible. She lives with her husband and their four children in a chaotic farmhouse just south of Nashville, Tennessee.
 
 Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
- She Reads Truth website
- She Reads Truth Instagram
- She Reads Truth podcast

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]]> Natalie Abbott Buzzsprout-10835884 Thu, 14 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -0500 3204 full false That You May Believe // Natalie Abbott That You May Believe // Natalie Abbott "If Jesus is our spiritual food, are we looking to Jesus to give us the food that perishes, or are we looking to Jesus for eternal, spiritual satisfaction? Are we looking for him to meet only our earthly needs and earthly comforts, or do we have eyes to see, spiritual eyes to understand our spiritual needs and to find them met in Jesus?” — Natalie Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “Jesus answered, ‘The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.’” — John 6:29

Today’s podcast: What is the message of the Gospel of John? Are we like the crowds following Jesus who were looking to him for the wrong reasons? Join Natalie Abbott today as she walks through the context of our verse for this month, John 6:29.  Find out why the original hearers had a hard time wrapping their minds around this concept, how we can evaluate our own thinking about the work of God, and be encouraged as we clearly look at the point that John is making and the question we all need to answer. 

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Link from today's show:
- Check out the Dwell Differently website and the free resources we have waiting for you there!
- Join our Dwell Differently Community on Facebook.

Support the show

Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

]]> "If Jesus is our spiritual food, are we looking to Jesus to give us the food that perishes, or are we looking to Jesus for eternal, spiritual satisfaction? Are we looking for him to meet only our earthly needs and earthly comforts, or do we have eyes to see, spiritual eyes to understand our spiritual needs and to find them met in Jesus?” — Natalie Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “Jesus answered, ‘The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.’” — John 6:29

Today’s podcast: What is the message of the Gospel of John? Are we like the crowds following Jesus who were looking to him for the wrong reasons? Join Natalie Abbott today as she walks through the context of our verse for this month, John 6:29.  Find out why the original hearers had a hard time wrapping their minds around this concept, how we can evaluate our own thinking about the work of God, and be encouraged as we clearly look at the point that John is making and the question we all need to answer. 

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Link from today's show:
- Check out the Dwell Differently website and the free resources we have waiting for you there!
- Join our Dwell Differently Community on Facebook.

Support the show

Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

]]> Natalie Abbott Buzzsprout-10889314 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1124 John 6:29, the gospel of John, scripture memory, dwell, dwell differently, natalie abbott full false 4 Ways God Keeps Us from Drifting // Lindsay Tully 4 Ways God Keeps Us from Drifting // Lindsay Tully “It’s so encouraging to me that God has not left us on our own to follow after him—we don’t just hear a warning like this to not drift away without him also being the one to enable us.” — Lindsay Tully

This month’s memory verse: “We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.” — Hebrews 2:1

Today’s podcast: If we're being honest, we all know we have a tendency to drift spiritually. But how do we pay the most careful attention to what we have heard about Jesus? Join us today as Natalie Abbot, Co-founder of Dwell, and Lindsay Tully, Dwell Editor and Writer, sit down to talk about 4 of the instruments God has given us to help us stay the course and pay the most careful attention to the truth of the gospel, so that we do not drift away.
     
Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
- If you missed it, be sure to check out “Lessons from Flight School” on the Dwell Differently blog!
- Want some help spending time in the Word with your kids this summer? Check out our fruit of the Spirit summer kit for kids!

Support the show

Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

]]> “It’s so encouraging to me that God has not left us on our own to follow after him—we don’t just hear a warning like this to not drift away without him also being the one to enable us.” — Lindsay Tully

This month’s memory verse: “We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.” — Hebrews 2:1

Today’s podcast: If we're being honest, we all know we have a tendency to drift spiritually. But how do we pay the most careful attention to what we have heard about Jesus? Join us today as Natalie Abbot, Co-founder of Dwell, and Lindsay Tully, Dwell Editor and Writer, sit down to talk about 4 of the instruments God has given us to help us stay the course and pay the most careful attention to the truth of the gospel, so that we do not drift away.
     
Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
- If you missed it, be sure to check out “Lessons from Flight School” on the Dwell Differently blog!
- Want some help spending time in the Word with your kids this summer? Check out our fruit of the Spirit summer kit for kids!

Support the show

Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

]]> Lindsay Tully Buzzsprout-10868360 Thu, 30 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1784 Lindsay Tully, Natalie Abbott, Dwell, Dwell Differently, Hebrews 2:1, flight school full false Fighting the Current with Christ // Vera Schmitz Fighting the Current with Christ // Vera Schmitz “What am I paying the most careful attention to right now? And how can I re-anchor myself to the truth with an easy habit or practice or rhythm?” — Vera Schmitz

This month’s memory verse: “We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.” — Hebrews 2:1

Today’s podcast: If you had an inventory of your thoughts, what (or who) are you paying the most careful attention to? In today’s episode, Vera Schmitz, co-founder of Dwell Differently, takes a look at 4 common things we are tempted to pay the most careful attention to, and encourages us to instead re-anchor ourselves to the truth of Jesus. 

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Link from today's show:
- Get Out of Your Head by Jennie Allen
- Want some help spending time in the Word with your kids this summer? Check out our fruit of the Spirit summer kit for kids!

Support the show

Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

]]> “What am I paying the most careful attention to right now? And how can I re-anchor myself to the truth with an easy habit or practice or rhythm?” — Vera Schmitz

This month’s memory verse: “We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.” — Hebrews 2:1

Today’s podcast: If you had an inventory of your thoughts, what (or who) are you paying the most careful attention to? In today’s episode, Vera Schmitz, co-founder of Dwell Differently, takes a look at 4 common things we are tempted to pay the most careful attention to, and encourages us to instead re-anchor ourselves to the truth of Jesus. 

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Link from today's show:
- Get Out of Your Head by Jennie Allen
- Want some help spending time in the Word with your kids this summer? Check out our fruit of the Spirit summer kit for kids!

Support the show

Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

]]> Vera Scmitz Buzzsprout-10765427 Thu, 23 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0500 458 Vera Schmitz, Dwell, Dwell Differently, Hebrews 2:1, pay attention, faith, drifting, temporary tattoo, bible memory, bible memorization, bible tattoo full false Help...I'm Drifting // Vera & Natalie Help...I'm Drifting // Vera & Natalie “The reason this verse is in Scripture at all is because we have this tendency to drift.” — Natalie Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.” — Hebrews 2:1

Today’s podcast: Let’s be honest—it’s hard to talk about drifting. Today’s episode is a very real conversation between Natalie and Vera about how they see drifting happen in their own lives, spiritual habits they’d like to incorporate to help them stay on course, and the danger of looking good on the outside but dying on the inside. Are you in a season of drifting? Do you want some encouragement to keep digging into the Word? We’ve got you covered, and we are paddling toward God alongside you.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
- Want some help spending time in the Word with your kids this summer? Check out our fruit of the Spirit summer kit for kids!
- We are loving The Bible Recap to help us daily dig into the Bible and pay the most careful attention to Jesus.
- Did you know we have a Facebook group for Dwell Members? Join us as we seek to live out what we are learning each month!

Support the show

Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

]]> “The reason this verse is in Scripture at all is because we have this tendency to drift.” — Natalie Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.” — Hebrews 2:1

Today’s podcast: Let’s be honest—it’s hard to talk about drifting. Today’s episode is a very real conversation between Natalie and Vera about how they see drifting happen in their own lives, spiritual habits they’d like to incorporate to help them stay on course, and the danger of looking good on the outside but dying on the inside. Are you in a season of drifting? Do you want some encouragement to keep digging into the Word? We’ve got you covered, and we are paddling toward God alongside you.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
- Want some help spending time in the Word with your kids this summer? Check out our fruit of the Spirit summer kit for kids!
- We are loving The Bible Recap to help us daily dig into the Bible and pay the most careful attention to Jesus.
- Did you know we have a Facebook group for Dwell Members? Join us as we seek to live out what we are learning each month!

Support the show

Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Scmitz Buzzsprout-10720741 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1452 Natalie Abbott, Vera Schmitz, dwell, dwell differently, Hebrews, steady faith, Hebrews 2:1, scripture memory, bible memory, drifting full false The Danger of Drifting // Emma Mae McDaniel The Danger of Drifting // Emma Mae McDaniel “That’s the danger of drifting—while running away is an intentional, purposeful act, drifting away happens without our awareness.” — Emma Mae McDaniel

This month’s memory verse: “We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.” — Hebrews 2:1

Today’s podcast: Do you find yourself easily distracted? Is it challenging to prioritize spending time with the Lord in busy seasons? Have you ever realized that you've unintentionally started focusing on things that weren’t worth paying “the most careful attention” to, and drifted away from the Lord? What should you do if you have a friend who is drifting? Listen in today as Natalie Abbott and Emma Mae McDaniel chat about all this and more. We know this conversation will be an encouragement to you today as we take a look at how to pay the most careful attention to Jesus.

Our April Dwell guest: Emma Mae McDaniel is a wife, writer, podcaster, YouTuber, speaker, clothing brand starter, and recent grad from Liberty University. Her life is all about knowing God and making him known, and we are so glad to have her join us on the podcast this month!
     
Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
- Listen to Why Memorize Scripture? with Emma Mae & Natalie Abbott on the “Have You Heard?” Podcast
- Pre-order You Are: Realizing Who You Are Because of Who God Is by Emma Mae McDaniel
- Check out All-Caps YOU: A 30-Day Adventure toward Finding Joy in Who God Made You to Be by Emma Mae McDaniel (Natalie is currently reading this with her teenage daughters!)
- Visit Emma Mae McDaniel’s website

Support the show

Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

]]> “That’s the danger of drifting—while running away is an intentional, purposeful act, drifting away happens without our awareness.” — Emma Mae McDaniel

This month’s memory verse: “We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.” — Hebrews 2:1

Today’s podcast: Do you find yourself easily distracted? Is it challenging to prioritize spending time with the Lord in busy seasons? Have you ever realized that you've unintentionally started focusing on things that weren’t worth paying “the most careful attention” to, and drifted away from the Lord? What should you do if you have a friend who is drifting? Listen in today as Natalie Abbott and Emma Mae McDaniel chat about all this and more. We know this conversation will be an encouragement to you today as we take a look at how to pay the most careful attention to Jesus.

Our April Dwell guest: Emma Mae McDaniel is a wife, writer, podcaster, YouTuber, speaker, clothing brand starter, and recent grad from Liberty University. Her life is all about knowing God and making him known, and we are so glad to have her join us on the podcast this month!
     
Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
- Listen to Why Memorize Scripture? with Emma Mae & Natalie Abbott on the “Have You Heard?” Podcast
- Pre-order You Are: Realizing Who You Are Because of Who God Is by Emma Mae McDaniel
- Check out All-Caps YOU: A 30-Day Adventure toward Finding Joy in Who God Made You to Be by Emma Mae McDaniel (Natalie is currently reading this with her teenage daughters!)
- Visit Emma Mae McDaniel’s website

Support the show

Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

]]> Emma Mae McDaniel Buzzsprout-10693515 Thu, 09 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0500 2616 Hebrews, Hebrews 2:1, Dwell, Dwell Differently, christian podcast, scripture memory, bible verse memory full false Pay the Most Careful Attention // Natalie Abbott Pay the Most Careful Attention // Natalie Abbott “This is a daily practice—of not drifting, of coming back. And we have a God who welcomes us with open arms.” — Natalie Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.” — Hebrews 2:1

Today’s podcast: Don’t miss today’s episode with Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell, as she digs into our verse for this month: Hebrews 2:1! She walks us through some important questions: How does this fit into the big picture of redemption in the Bible? What does it say about God? And what does it say about us and our everyday lives? We hope that you’re memorizing this verse along with us, and pray that this deeper dive helps you as you meditate on God’s Word this month!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Link from today's show:
Check out the Dwell Differently website and the free resources we have waiting for you there!

Support the show

Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

]]> “This is a daily practice—of not drifting, of coming back. And we have a God who welcomes us with open arms.” — Natalie Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.” — Hebrews 2:1

Today’s podcast: Don’t miss today’s episode with Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell, as she digs into our verse for this month: Hebrews 2:1! She walks us through some important questions: How does this fit into the big picture of redemption in the Bible? What does it say about God? And what does it say about us and our everyday lives? We hope that you’re memorizing this verse along with us, and pray that this deeper dive helps you as you meditate on God’s Word this month!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Link from today's show:
Check out the Dwell Differently website and the free resources we have waiting for you there!

Support the show

Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

]]> Natalie Abbott Buzzsprout-10719376 Thu, 02 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1025 christian podcast, Hebrews, Hebrews 2, Hebrews 2:1, scripture memory, bible podcast, dwell, dwell differently, natalie abbott full false Do You Want a Mentor? // Melissa Kruger Do You Want a Mentor? // Melissa Kruger “This is what the church should look like, this sharing: ‘What I have, I’m going to offer to you, and what you have, you can offer to me.’ And that’s a beautiful thing, without either demanding it of the other.” — Melissa Kruger 

This month’s memory verse: “Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.” — 1 Thessalonians 2:8b

Today’s podcast: Have you been listening to our series this month and found yourself thinking, “I want that! I’ve never been mentored. How do I even start?” Well you’re in the right place! We know today’s conversation with Melissa Kruger and Natalie Abbott will give you some super practical next steps to dig into what it looks like to share our lives with one another. 

Our May Dwell guest: Melissa Kruger is a wife, mom, and the author of multiple books, including The Envy of Eve, Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood, and Growing Together: Taking Mentoring Beyond Small Talk and Prayer Requests. She enjoys teaching women the Bible and serves as the director of women's initiatives for The Gospel Coalition.
     
Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
Melissa’s website
Growing Together: Taking Mentoring beyond Small Talk and Prayer Requests by Melissa Kruger
How Christianity Transformed the World by Sharon James

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]]> “This is what the church should look like, this sharing: ‘What I have, I’m going to offer to you, and what you have, you can offer to me.’ And that’s a beautiful thing, without either demanding it of the other.” — Melissa Kruger 

This month’s memory verse: “Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.” — 1 Thessalonians 2:8b

Today’s podcast: Have you been listening to our series this month and found yourself thinking, “I want that! I’ve never been mentored. How do I even start?” Well you’re in the right place! We know today’s conversation with Melissa Kruger and Natalie Abbott will give you some super practical next steps to dig into what it looks like to share our lives with one another. 

Our May Dwell guest: Melissa Kruger is a wife, mom, and the author of multiple books, including The Envy of Eve, Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood, and Growing Together: Taking Mentoring Beyond Small Talk and Prayer Requests. She enjoys teaching women the Bible and serves as the director of women's initiatives for The Gospel Coalition.
     
Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

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Melissa’s website
Growing Together: Taking Mentoring beyond Small Talk and Prayer Requests by Melissa Kruger
How Christianity Transformed the World by Sharon James

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]]> Melissa Kruger Buzzsprout-10508165 Thu, 26 May 2022 11:00:00 -0500 1374 Dwell, Dwell Differently, Natalie Abbott, Melissa Kruger, gospel, The Gospel Coalition, mentoring, christian books, christian author full false How Do We Do This "Gospel Life" Thing? // Melissa Kruger How Do We Do This "Gospel Life" Thing? // Melissa Kruger "If there is one verse that I would want to characterize my ministry, it would be this one.” — Melissa Kruger

This month’s memory verse: “Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.” — 1 Thessalonians 2:8b

Today’s podcast: What does it really look like to share not only the gospel but also our lives with one another? In today’s episode, Melissa Kruger and Natalie Abbott talk about the power of life-on-life ministry, why mentoring is not like marriage, and the joy of seeing how the gospel is impacting someone’s life over time. You won’t want to miss this encouragement and wisdom from women who have faithfully been mentoring others for years!

Our May Dwell guest: Melissa Kruger is a wife, mom, and the author of multiple books, including The Envy of Eve, Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood, and Growing Together: Taking Mentoring Beyond Small Talk and Prayer Requests. She enjoys teaching women the Bible and serves as the director of women's initiatives for The Gospel Coalition.
     
Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

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Melissa’s website
Growing Together: Taking Mentoring beyond Small Talk and Prayer Requests by Melissa Kruger

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]]> "If there is one verse that I would want to characterize my ministry, it would be this one.” — Melissa Kruger

This month’s memory verse: “Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.” — 1 Thessalonians 2:8b

Today’s podcast: What does it really look like to share not only the gospel but also our lives with one another? In today’s episode, Melissa Kruger and Natalie Abbott talk about the power of life-on-life ministry, why mentoring is not like marriage, and the joy of seeing how the gospel is impacting someone’s life over time. You won’t want to miss this encouragement and wisdom from women who have faithfully been mentoring others for years!

Our May Dwell guest: Melissa Kruger is a wife, mom, and the author of multiple books, including The Envy of Eve, Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood, and Growing Together: Taking Mentoring Beyond Small Talk and Prayer Requests. She enjoys teaching women the Bible and serves as the director of women's initiatives for The Gospel Coalition.
     
Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
Melissa’s website
Growing Together: Taking Mentoring beyond Small Talk and Prayer Requests by Melissa Kruger

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]]> Melissa Kruger Buzzsprout-10507062 Thu, 19 May 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1055 Dwell, Dwell Differently, Natalie Abbott, Melissa Kruger, gospel, The Gospel Coalition, mentoring, christian books, christian author full false Living Out Our Faith Together // Melissa Kruger Living Out Our Faith Together // Melissa Kruger “I don’t want women to be in the Word because they think there’s some angel in heaven with a star chart who’s keeping track of their progress. I want them to be in the Word because there is a joy of knowing Christ that you just simply can’t explain other than to say he has such depths to be uncovered that we will spend all eternity knowing him more.” — Melissa Kruger

This month’s memory verse: “Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.” — 1 Thessalonians 2:8b

Today’s podcast: What does it look like to live out the gospel in a way that is relational and that impacts people in a powerful way? Join Natalie Abbott and Melissa Kruger as they talk about what the word “gospel” means, the importance of both telling and showcasing the truth of the gospel, and why Melissa is so passionate about the Word of God. Don’t forget to subscribe and come back to hear their conversation about spiritual mentoring next week!

Our May Dwell guest: Melissa Kruger is a wife, mom, and the author of multiple books, including The Envy of Eve, Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood, and Growing Together: Taking Mentoring Beyond Small Talk and Prayer Requests. She enjoys teaching women the Bible and serves as the director of women's initiatives for The Gospel Coalition.
   
Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
Melissa’s website
Growing Together: Taking Mentoring beyond Small Talk and Prayer Requests


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]]> “I don’t want women to be in the Word because they think there’s some angel in heaven with a star chart who’s keeping track of their progress. I want them to be in the Word because there is a joy of knowing Christ that you just simply can’t explain other than to say he has such depths to be uncovered that we will spend all eternity knowing him more.” — Melissa Kruger

This month’s memory verse: “Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.” — 1 Thessalonians 2:8b

Today’s podcast: What does it look like to live out the gospel in a way that is relational and that impacts people in a powerful way? Join Natalie Abbott and Melissa Kruger as they talk about what the word “gospel” means, the importance of both telling and showcasing the truth of the gospel, and why Melissa is so passionate about the Word of God. Don’t forget to subscribe and come back to hear their conversation about spiritual mentoring next week!

Our May Dwell guest: Melissa Kruger is a wife, mom, and the author of multiple books, including The Envy of Eve, Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood, and Growing Together: Taking Mentoring Beyond Small Talk and Prayer Requests. She enjoys teaching women the Bible and serves as the director of women's initiatives for The Gospel Coalition.
   
Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
Melissa’s website
Growing Together: Taking Mentoring beyond Small Talk and Prayer Requests


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]]> Melissa Kruger Buzzsprout-10473845 Thu, 12 May 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1187 Dwell, Dwell Differently, Natalie Abbott, Melissa Kruger, gospel, The Gospel Coalition, mentoring, christian books, christian author 137 full false Who Are You Sharing Your Life With? // Vera & Natalie Who Are You Sharing Your Life With? // Vera & Natalie “This is what God has for us. We were created to be in community with one another. And as hard as it can be, that’s where the joy is—when we are not only sharing the gospel at an arm’s length, but when the gospel is penetrating into those relationships and making them beautiful and vibrant." — Natalie Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.” — 1 Thessalonians 2:8b

Today’s podcast: We know that the Bible calls us to live in community, but what does that look like? What is the impact of having people in your life who know you and love you, and who speak the truth of the gospel to you? What if you’re in a busy season of life and it just doesn’t seem possible? Join Vera and Natalie today as they share practical ways they are sharing their lives with others (spoiler alert: it’s easer than you may think!) and dive into our verse for this month!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

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Links from today's show:
Lessons from an Ordinary Mom

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]]> “This is what God has for us. We were created to be in community with one another. And as hard as it can be, that’s where the joy is—when we are not only sharing the gospel at an arm’s length, but when the gospel is penetrating into those relationships and making them beautiful and vibrant." — Natalie Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.” — 1 Thessalonians 2:8b

Today’s podcast: We know that the Bible calls us to live in community, but what does that look like? What is the impact of having people in your life who know you and love you, and who speak the truth of the gospel to you? What if you’re in a busy season of life and it just doesn’t seem possible? Join Vera and Natalie today as they share practical ways they are sharing their lives with others (spoiler alert: it’s easer than you may think!) and dive into our verse for this month!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
Lessons from an Ordinary Mom

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-10543113 Thu, 05 May 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1006 Dwell, dwell differently, gospel, find your people, community, mentoring, melissa kruger, growing together, 1 thessalonians 2:8, scripture memory 136 full false God Redeems, No Matter What // Rachelle Starr God Redeems, No Matter What // Rachelle Starr Important Note: If you have little listeners with you today, you may want to put in headphones or listen later as this episode is about sharing the gospel with women in the adult entertainment industry. 
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“God redeems, no matter what. No matter how long you’ve been away from him, no matter how far you’ve been away from him, or how far you’ve been kept from him.” — Rachelle Starr

This month’s memory verse: “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” — Ephesians 2:13

Today’s podcast: What do we do when our sin feels too big for Jesus to forgive? What should we do if we feel far away from God? In this encouraging episode, Natalie and Rachelle Starr dig into what this month’s verse says about the radical love of God, share super practical ideas for being near God when we feel far away, and talk about a redemption story you won’t want to miss! 

Our April Dwell guest: Meet Rachelle Starr, founder and president of Scarlet Hope! She says, “Twelve years ago God called me to serve women in the adult entertainment industry with the gospel message that he loves them and cares for them. Through the gospel I have seen countless lives changed by the transforming work of Christ, that's why we exist!”
   
Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a keychain ring, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

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Links from today's show:
Scarlet Hope’s Website

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]]> Important Note: If you have little listeners with you today, you may want to put in headphones or listen later as this episode is about sharing the gospel with women in the adult entertainment industry. 
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“God redeems, no matter what. No matter how long you’ve been away from him, no matter how far you’ve been away from him, or how far you’ve been kept from him.” — Rachelle Starr

This month’s memory verse: “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” — Ephesians 2:13

Today’s podcast: What do we do when our sin feels too big for Jesus to forgive? What should we do if we feel far away from God? In this encouraging episode, Natalie and Rachelle Starr dig into what this month’s verse says about the radical love of God, share super practical ideas for being near God when we feel far away, and talk about a redemption story you won’t want to miss! 

Our April Dwell guest: Meet Rachelle Starr, founder and president of Scarlet Hope! She says, “Twelve years ago God called me to serve women in the adult entertainment industry with the gospel message that he loves them and cares for them. Through the gospel I have seen countless lives changed by the transforming work of Christ, that's why we exist!”
   
Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a keychain ring, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
Scarlet Hope’s Website

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]]> Rachelle Starr Buzzsprout-10418418 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1096 scarlet hope, the hope of jesus, gospel, love, dwell differently, christian podcast, rachelle star 135 full false Jesus Is the One Who Does the Work // Rachelle Starr Jesus Is the One Who Does the Work // Rachelle Starr Important Note: If you have little listeners with you today, you may want to put in headphones or listen later as this episode is about sharing the gospel with women in the adult entertainment industry. 
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“The more drastic and dark and depraved you recognize you were, the more Christ’s sacrifice on the cross becomes real because you knew how bad you were and how much grace you’ve been given.” — Rachelle Starr

This month’s memory verse: “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” — Ephesians 2:13

Today’s podcast: What does it mean that we’ve been brought near by the blood of Christ? When we stop to think about it, we are all rebellious before Christ gets ahold of us, and at the foot of the cross, we are all the same. God is the one who bring us near, no matter how dark we are or how far we’ve tried to get from him. Join Natalie and Rachelle Starr today as they talk about the hope that’s on offer from God himself!

Our April Dwell guest: Meet Rachelle Starr, founder and president of Scarlet Hope! She says, “Twelve years ago God called me to serve women in the adult entertainment industry with the gospel message that he loves them and cares for them. Through the gospel I have seen countless lives changed by the transforming work of Christ, that's why we exist!”
 
Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a keychain ring, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
Scarlet Hope’s Website

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]]> Important Note: If you have little listeners with you today, you may want to put in headphones or listen later as this episode is about sharing the gospel with women in the adult entertainment industry. 
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“The more drastic and dark and depraved you recognize you were, the more Christ’s sacrifice on the cross becomes real because you knew how bad you were and how much grace you’ve been given.” — Rachelle Starr

This month’s memory verse: “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” — Ephesians 2:13

Today’s podcast: What does it mean that we’ve been brought near by the blood of Christ? When we stop to think about it, we are all rebellious before Christ gets ahold of us, and at the foot of the cross, we are all the same. God is the one who bring us near, no matter how dark we are or how far we’ve tried to get from him. Join Natalie and Rachelle Starr today as they talk about the hope that’s on offer from God himself!

Our April Dwell guest: Meet Rachelle Starr, founder and president of Scarlet Hope! She says, “Twelve years ago God called me to serve women in the adult entertainment industry with the gospel message that he loves them and cares for them. Through the gospel I have seen countless lives changed by the transforming work of Christ, that's why we exist!”
 
Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a keychain ring, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
Scarlet Hope’s Website

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]]> Rachelle Star Buzzsprout-10383532 Thu, 21 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1197 scarlet hope, the hope of jesus, gospel, love, dwell differently, christian podcast, rachelle star 134 full false God Loves Those Who Are Far Away // Rachelle Starr God Loves Those Who Are Far Away // Rachelle Starr Important Note: If you have little listeners with you today, you may want to put in headphones or listen later as this episode is about sharing the gospel with women in the adult entertainment industry. 
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“It really just takes one act of obedience to advance God’s kingdom.” — Rachelle Starr

This month’s memory verse: “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” — Ephesians 2:13

Today’s podcast: How do you embody what Jesus has done and tangibly share his love with those around you? Need some encouragement to carry out the gospel in your daily life and to live in obedience to what God has called you to? Join Natalie Abbott and Rachelle Starr today as they talk about Scarlet Hope, a ministry that exists to share the hope and love of Jesus with women in the adult entertainment industry. Jesus changes lives!

Our April Dwell guest: Meet Rachelle Starr, founder and president of Scarlet Hope! She says, “Twelve years ago God called me to serve women in the adult entertainment industry with the gospel message that he loves them and cares for them. Through the gospel I have seen countless lives changed by the transforming work of Christ, that's why we exist!”
 
Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a keychain ring, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
Scarlet Hope’s Website

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]]> Important Note: If you have little listeners with you today, you may want to put in headphones or listen later as this episode is about sharing the gospel with women in the adult entertainment industry. 
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“It really just takes one act of obedience to advance God’s kingdom.” — Rachelle Starr

This month’s memory verse: “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” — Ephesians 2:13

Today’s podcast: How do you embody what Jesus has done and tangibly share his love with those around you? Need some encouragement to carry out the gospel in your daily life and to live in obedience to what God has called you to? Join Natalie Abbott and Rachelle Starr today as they talk about Scarlet Hope, a ministry that exists to share the hope and love of Jesus with women in the adult entertainment industry. Jesus changes lives!

Our April Dwell guest: Meet Rachelle Starr, founder and president of Scarlet Hope! She says, “Twelve years ago God called me to serve women in the adult entertainment industry with the gospel message that he loves them and cares for them. Through the gospel I have seen countless lives changed by the transforming work of Christ, that's why we exist!”
 
Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a keychain ring, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
Scarlet Hope’s Website

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Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

]]> Rachelle Star Buzzsprout-10255435 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1108 scarlet hope, the hope of jesus, gospel, love, dwell differently, christian podcast, rachelle star 133 full false How Do I Talk to My Kids About Easter? // Vera & Natalie How Do I Talk to My Kids About Easter? // Vera & Natalie “Jesus invites us to bring our little people to him” — Vera Schmitz

This month’s memory verse: “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” — Ephesians 2:13

Today’s podcast: It’s a new month and a new memory verse! Today, Natalie and Vera dive into Ephesians 2:13 and talk about how to share the gospel with our kids. Want some help with questions to get the conversation going? Need some guidance when it comes to explaining why we need the blood of Christ? Don’t miss this encouraging episode, and be sure to grab the free Easter coloring sheet and devo for kids on our website!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a keychain ring, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email:  Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
Free coloring sheet & devo

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]]> “Jesus invites us to bring our little people to him” — Vera Schmitz

This month’s memory verse: “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” — Ephesians 2:13

Today’s podcast: It’s a new month and a new memory verse! Today, Natalie and Vera dive into Ephesians 2:13 and talk about how to share the gospel with our kids. Want some help with questions to get the conversation going? Need some guidance when it comes to explaining why we need the blood of Christ? Don’t miss this encouraging episode, and be sure to grab the free Easter coloring sheet and devo for kids on our website!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a keychain ring, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email:  Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
Free coloring sheet & devo

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-10274437 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1232 dwell, dwell differently, easter verses, easter bible verses, ephesians 2:13, kid's easter resources, free easter printable, easter coloring sheet 132 full false How to Memorize the Bible with Your Kids // Hunter Beless How to Memorize the Bible with Your Kids // Hunter Beless “As we continue to dwell on the truths of God’s Word, it’s leading us to delight in them and to testify to those realities in the lives of the people that are around us.” — Hunter Beless

This month’s memory verse: “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.” — Hebrews 10:35

Today’s podcast: Have you even wondered how to memorize the Bible with your kids? What if they aren't interested? Is it really that important? Hunter Beless joins Dwell co-founder Natalie Abbott to give us some great insights into why and how to memorize Scripture together. Listen in to hear how to bring excitement to memorizing the Bible, the benefits of regularly intaking the truth of the Bible, how to invite and incorporate your kids into your time with the Lord, and about Hunter's awesome new book for kids, Read It, See It, Say It, See It. 

Our March Dwell guest: Meet Hunter Beless! Hunter loves Jesus and is passionate about helping others know and treasure the Word of God. She is a wife, mom, podcast host, author, and speaker. We absolutely loved having her on the show this month, and can't wait for you to hear her heart for memorizing the Bible and living for Jesus!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a keychain ring, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email:  Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
Read It, See It, Say It, Sing It by Hunter Beless
The Journeywomen Podcast
Hunter Beless on Instagram
Hunter Beless's website

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]]> “As we continue to dwell on the truths of God’s Word, it’s leading us to delight in them and to testify to those realities in the lives of the people that are around us.” — Hunter Beless

This month’s memory verse: “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.” — Hebrews 10:35

Today’s podcast: Have you even wondered how to memorize the Bible with your kids? What if they aren't interested? Is it really that important? Hunter Beless joins Dwell co-founder Natalie Abbott to give us some great insights into why and how to memorize Scripture together. Listen in to hear how to bring excitement to memorizing the Bible, the benefits of regularly intaking the truth of the Bible, how to invite and incorporate your kids into your time with the Lord, and about Hunter's awesome new book for kids, Read It, See It, Say It, See It. 

Our March Dwell guest: Meet Hunter Beless! Hunter loves Jesus and is passionate about helping others know and treasure the Word of God. She is a wife, mom, podcast host, author, and speaker. We absolutely loved having her on the show this month, and can't wait for you to hear her heart for memorizing the Bible and living for Jesus!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a keychain ring, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email:  Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
Read It, See It, Say It, Sing It by Hunter Beless
The Journeywomen Podcast
Hunter Beless on Instagram
Hunter Beless's website

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]]> Hunter Beless Buzzsprout-10298170 Thu, 31 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1344 Hunter Beless, scripture memory, kids scripture memory, dwell differently, dwell, bible memory, kids books, kids christian books 131 full false Know Who God Is, and You'll Know Who You Are // Sadie Robertson Huff Know Who God Is, and You'll Know Who You Are // Sadie Robertson Huff “If you want to be confident, and you want a daily confidence boost, get to know the character of who your God is. Speak it out. Say it over your life. Because when you know who God is, you will know who you are." - Sadie Robertson Huff

This month’s memory verse: “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.” — Hebrews 10:35

Today’s podcast: Vera Schmitz, co-founder of Dwell Differently, and Sadie Robertson Huff, author and speaker, talk about how to break free from the comparison trap, the importance of speaking truth over our feelings, what might tempt us to throw away our confidence, how to guard our hearts on social media, and a final "pump up" to hold onto our confidence. 

Our March Dwell guest: Meet Sadie Robertson Huff! Sadie is a wife, mom, author, and speaker—and those are only a few of her titles! This girl is busy and she's on a mission. Her love for Jesus and the Word are infectious, and we know that you're going to absolutely love hearing from her this month!

 Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a keychain ring, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email:  Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
Live Original
Who Are You Following?
Sadie on Insta @legitsadierob
WHOA That's Good Podcast
Sadie on YouTube
Priscilla Shirer - The Attributes of God

Support the show

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]]> “If you want to be confident, and you want a daily confidence boost, get to know the character of who your God is. Speak it out. Say it over your life. Because when you know who God is, you will know who you are." - Sadie Robertson Huff

This month’s memory verse: “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.” — Hebrews 10:35

Today’s podcast: Vera Schmitz, co-founder of Dwell Differently, and Sadie Robertson Huff, author and speaker, talk about how to break free from the comparison trap, the importance of speaking truth over our feelings, what might tempt us to throw away our confidence, how to guard our hearts on social media, and a final "pump up" to hold onto our confidence. 

Our March Dwell guest: Meet Sadie Robertson Huff! Sadie is a wife, mom, author, and speaker—and those are only a few of her titles! This girl is busy and she's on a mission. Her love for Jesus and the Word are infectious, and we know that you're going to absolutely love hearing from her this month!

 Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a keychain ring, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email:  Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
Live Original
Who Are You Following?
Sadie on Insta @legitsadierob
WHOA That's Good Podcast
Sadie on YouTube
Priscilla Shirer - The Attributes of God

Support the show

Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

]]> Sadie Robertson Huff Buzzsprout-9999670 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1041 Sadie Robertson Huff, Live Original, Who Are You Following?, influencers, duck dynasty, lo sister, dwell, dwell differently, scripture memory, bible memory, hebrews 10:35, be a light, light in the dark 130 full false Where Is Your Confidence? // Sadie Robertson Huff Where Is Your Confidence? // Sadie Robertson Huff “I was thinking I'd find something in the Word where God says, ‘This is who you are, and you're amazing, and you're so awesome, and why would you ever feel insecure.’ That's not what I found . . ." - Sadie Robertson Huff

This month’s memory verse: “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.” — Hebrews 10:35

Today’s podcast: Vera Schmitz, co-founder of Dwell Differently, and Sadie Robertson Huff, author and speaker, are diving into why Sadie includes Hebrews 10:35 in every book she writes, how we can find true confidence, ways to anchor ourselves in God’s Word, and hope for those who desire to know the Bible better. 

Our March Dwell guest: Meet Sadie Robertson Huff! Sadie is a wife, mom, author, and speaker—and those are only a few of her titles! This girl is busy and she's on a mission. Her love for Jesus and the Word are infectious, and we know that you're going to absolutely love hearing from her this month!

 Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a keychain ring, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email:  Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
Live Original
Who Are You Following?
Sadie on Insta @legitsadierob
WHOA That's Good Podcast
Sadie on YouTube

Support the show

Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

]]> “I was thinking I'd find something in the Word where God says, ‘This is who you are, and you're amazing, and you're so awesome, and why would you ever feel insecure.’ That's not what I found . . ." - Sadie Robertson Huff

This month’s memory verse: “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.” — Hebrews 10:35

Today’s podcast: Vera Schmitz, co-founder of Dwell Differently, and Sadie Robertson Huff, author and speaker, are diving into why Sadie includes Hebrews 10:35 in every book she writes, how we can find true confidence, ways to anchor ourselves in God’s Word, and hope for those who desire to know the Bible better. 

Our March Dwell guest: Meet Sadie Robertson Huff! Sadie is a wife, mom, author, and speaker—and those are only a few of her titles! This girl is busy and she's on a mission. Her love for Jesus and the Word are infectious, and we know that you're going to absolutely love hearing from her this month!

 Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a keychain ring, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email:  Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
Live Original
Who Are You Following?
Sadie on Insta @legitsadierob
WHOA That's Good Podcast
Sadie on YouTube

Support the show

Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

]]> Sadie Robertson Huff Buzzsprout-9993065 Thu, 17 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1137 Sadie Robertson Huff, Live Original, Who Are You Following?, influencers, duck dynasty, lo sister, dwell, dwell differently, scripture memory, bible memory, hebrews 10:35, be a light, light in the dark 128 full false Be an Influencer Worth Following // Sadie Robertson Huff Be an Influencer Worth Following // Sadie Robertson Huff “When you’re following someone who is lost, do you understand that you’re also going to be lost? It’s important that individually, we are all following Jesus—the Way, the Truth, the Life—leading us to the Father so that we know where we are leading other people as well.” — Sadie Robertson Huff

This month’s memory verse: “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.” — Hebrews 10:35

Today’s podcast: Vera Schmitz, co-founder of Dwell Differently, and Sadie Robertson Huff, author and speaker, are talking today about every believer’s call to be an influencer—not just those with a notable social media following. Listen in for the best advice Sadie has ever received, a more biblical definition of “influencer,” how to be a light on social media, and why dwelling on truth about who Jesus is (and who we are because of him) is foundational to our confidence.

Our March Dwell guest: Meet Sadie Robertson Huff! Sadie is a wife, mom, author, and speaker—and those are only a few of her titles! This girl is busy and she's on a mission. Her love for Jesus and the Word are infectious, and we know that you're going to absolutely love hearing from her this month!

 Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a keychain ring, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email:  Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
Live Original
Who Are You Following?
Sadie on Insta @legitsadierob
WHOA That's Good Podcast
Sadie on YouTube

Support the show

Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

]]> “When you’re following someone who is lost, do you understand that you’re also going to be lost? It’s important that individually, we are all following Jesus—the Way, the Truth, the Life—leading us to the Father so that we know where we are leading other people as well.” — Sadie Robertson Huff

This month’s memory verse: “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.” — Hebrews 10:35

Today’s podcast: Vera Schmitz, co-founder of Dwell Differently, and Sadie Robertson Huff, author and speaker, are talking today about every believer’s call to be an influencer—not just those with a notable social media following. Listen in for the best advice Sadie has ever received, a more biblical definition of “influencer,” how to be a light on social media, and why dwelling on truth about who Jesus is (and who we are because of him) is foundational to our confidence.

Our March Dwell guest: Meet Sadie Robertson Huff! Sadie is a wife, mom, author, and speaker—and those are only a few of her titles! This girl is busy and she's on a mission. Her love for Jesus and the Word are infectious, and we know that you're going to absolutely love hearing from her this month!

 Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a keychain ring, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email:  Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
Live Original
Who Are You Following?
Sadie on Insta @legitsadierob
WHOA That's Good Podcast
Sadie on YouTube

Support the show

Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

]]> Sadie Robertson Huff Buzzsprout-9986051 Thu, 10 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0600 1330 Sadie Robertson Huff, Live Original, Who Are You Following?, influencers, duck dynasty, lo sister, dwell, dwell differently, scripture memory, bible memory, hebrews 10:35, be a light, light in the dark 127 full false It's Not About Us // Vera & Natalie It's Not About Us // Vera & Natalie “You can’t rely on your feelings. You have to rely on what’s actually true—who God actually is and what he actually says about you.” — Vera

This month’s memory verse: “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.” — Hebrews 10:35

Today’s podcast: Join Natalie and Vera—sisters and co-founders of Dwell—as they take a look at the confidence our verse of the month is talking about, some  times in their own lives when they’ve come face-to-face with a lack of confidence (and how Dwell was born in the midst of one of those seasons!), and some super helpful ways we can practice putting our confidence in Jesus. You won’t want to miss it!

Our March Dwell guest: Sadie Robertson Huff will be joining Vera on the podcast starting next week! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss their conversations about Hebrews 10:35 and what it looks like to live out the truth of Scripture in our everyday lives.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a keychain ring, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email:  Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
Who I Am In Christ 

Support the show

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]]> “You can’t rely on your feelings. You have to rely on what’s actually true—who God actually is and what he actually says about you.” — Vera

This month’s memory verse: “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.” — Hebrews 10:35

Today’s podcast: Join Natalie and Vera—sisters and co-founders of Dwell—as they take a look at the confidence our verse of the month is talking about, some  times in their own lives when they’ve come face-to-face with a lack of confidence (and how Dwell was born in the midst of one of those seasons!), and some super helpful ways we can practice putting our confidence in Jesus. You won’t want to miss it!

Our March Dwell guest: Sadie Robertson Huff will be joining Vera on the podcast starting next week! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss their conversations about Hebrews 10:35 and what it looks like to live out the truth of Scripture in our everyday lives.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a keychain ring, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email:  Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
Who I Am In Christ 

Support the show

Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

]]> Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-10158406 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0600 1458 Hebrews, Hebrew 10:35, scripture memory, Dwell Differently, bible memory verse, sadie robertson huff, confidence, gospel 126 full false How Do We Live In Love? // Debra Fileta How Do We Live In Love? // Debra Fileta “God’s love is so different from the relationships we have in this world, where there’s always the expectation of giving and receiving. God is love. He is the epitome of love. There’s nothing I have to do to engage in the process, or give back. I just receive it. It’s almost hard for the brain to compute, but there’s something really special about that.” — Debra Fileta

This month’s memory verse: “And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.” — 1 John 4:16

Today’s podcast: Natalie and Debra are digging into our verse for this month: 1 John 4:16. Listen in for a conversation about what it means that God is love, how Jesus comes to give us a new identity in him, and the absolute confidence we can have in the love of God for us.

Our February Dwell guest: Meet Debra Fileta, a Licensed Professional Counselor and the author of 5 books on the topics of dating, marriage, love, and healthy relationships (see links below).  Her heart for Jesus informs her work, her writing, and her conversation with us about what love is.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a keychain ring, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email:  Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
Meet Debra Fileta
Books by Debra
Debra's podcast : Love + Relationships

Support the show

Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

]]> “God’s love is so different from the relationships we have in this world, where there’s always the expectation of giving and receiving. God is love. He is the epitome of love. There’s nothing I have to do to engage in the process, or give back. I just receive it. It’s almost hard for the brain to compute, but there’s something really special about that.” — Debra Fileta

This month’s memory verse: “And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.” — 1 John 4:16

Today’s podcast: Natalie and Debra are digging into our verse for this month: 1 John 4:16. Listen in for a conversation about what it means that God is love, how Jesus comes to give us a new identity in him, and the absolute confidence we can have in the love of God for us.

Our February Dwell guest: Meet Debra Fileta, a Licensed Professional Counselor and the author of 5 books on the topics of dating, marriage, love, and healthy relationships (see links below).  Her heart for Jesus informs her work, her writing, and her conversation with us about what love is.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a keychain ring, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email:  Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
Meet Debra Fileta
Books by Debra
Debra's podcast : Love + Relationships

Support the show

Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

]]> Debra Fileta Buzzsprout-10086921 Thu, 24 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0600 1231 Debra Fileta, healthy love, true love dates, are you really ok?, marriage, dating, christian author, dwell, dwell differently, 1 John 4:16, scripture memory 125 full false Dwell #124: The Hungry Monster - Debra Fileta Dwell #124: The Hungry Monster - Debra Fileta Meet our February Dwell Guest: Debra Fileta! Debra is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the author of 5 books on the topics of dating, marriage, love, and healthy relationships (see link below).  Her heart for Jesus informs her work, her writing, and her conversation with us this month about what love is.

Here's what we're talking about today!
-Ways to know God's love
-Defining and recognizing transference
-Examples from Debra's work as a counselor
-Healing from our past
-Having a right understanding of who God is
-The impact of "The Hungry Monster" of dissatisfaction

Links from today's show:
Meet Debra Fileta
Books by Debra
Debra's podcast : Love + Relationships

A n d // s o // w e // k n o w
a n d // r e l y // o n 
t h e // l o v e // G o d // h a s
f o r // u s.
G o d // i s // l o v e.
W h o e v e r // l i v e s // i n // l o v e
l i v e s // i n // G o d,
a n d // G o d // i n // t h e m.

1  j o h n // 4 : 1 6

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]]> Meet our February Dwell Guest: Debra Fileta! Debra is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the author of 5 books on the topics of dating, marriage, love, and healthy relationships (see link below).  Her heart for Jesus informs her work, her writing, and her conversation with us this month about what love is.

Here's what we're talking about today!
-Ways to know God's love
-Defining and recognizing transference
-Examples from Debra's work as a counselor
-Healing from our past
-Having a right understanding of who God is
-The impact of "The Hungry Monster" of dissatisfaction

Links from today's show:
Meet Debra Fileta
Books by Debra
Debra's podcast : Love + Relationships

A n d // s o // w e // k n o w
a n d // r e l y // o n 
t h e // l o v e // G o d // h a s
f o r // u s.
G o d // i s // l o v e.
W h o e v e r // l i v e s // i n // l o v e
l i v e s // i n // G o d,
a n d // G o d // i n // t h e m.

1  j o h n // 4 : 1 6

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]]> Debra Fileta Buzzsprout-10057304 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0600 1129 Debra Fileta, healthy love, true love dates, are you really ok?, marriage, dating, christian author, dwell, dwell differently, 1 John 4:16, scripture memory 124 full false Dwell #123: Healthy Love - Debra Fileta Dwell #123: Healthy Love - Debra Fileta Meet our February Dwell Guest: Debra Fileta! Debra is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the author of 5 books on the topics of dating, marriage, love, and healthy relationships (see link below).  Her heart for Jesus informs her work, her writing, and her conversation with us this month about what love is.

Here's what we're talking about today!
-How healthy people make healthy relationships
-"Ah-ha!" moments in counseling and in ministry
-Seeing psychology in Scripture
-Using our ability to love as a gage for our own spiritual health

Links from today's show:
Meet Debra Fileta
Books by Debra
Debra's podcast : Love + Relationships

A n d // s o // w e // k n o w
a n d // r e l y // o n 
t h e // l o v e // G o d // h a s
f o r // u s.
G o d // i s // l o v e.
W h o e v e r // l i v e s // i n // l o v e
l i v e s // i n // G o d,
a n d // G o d // i n // t h e m.

1  j o h n // 4 : 1 6

Support the show

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]]> Meet our February Dwell Guest: Debra Fileta! Debra is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the author of 5 books on the topics of dating, marriage, love, and healthy relationships (see link below).  Her heart for Jesus informs her work, her writing, and her conversation with us this month about what love is.

Here's what we're talking about today!
-How healthy people make healthy relationships
-"Ah-ha!" moments in counseling and in ministry
-Seeing psychology in Scripture
-Using our ability to love as a gage for our own spiritual health

Links from today's show:
Meet Debra Fileta
Books by Debra
Debra's podcast : Love + Relationships

A n d // s o // w e // k n o w
a n d // r e l y // o n 
t h e // l o v e // G o d // h a s
f o r // u s.
G o d // i s // l o v e.
W h o e v e r // l i v e s // i n // l o v e
l i v e s // i n // G o d,
a n d // G o d // i n // t h e m.

1  j o h n // 4 : 1 6

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]]> Debra Fileta Buzzsprout-10036598 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0600 991 Debra Fileta, healthy love, true love dates, are you really ok?, marriage, dating, christian author, dwell, dwell differently, 1 John 4:16, scripture memory 123 full false Dwell #122: God Values Me, and That Ain't Changin' - Vera & Natalie Dwell #122: God Values Me, and That Ain't Changin' - Vera & Natalie We're a full week into February, so you've probably had a minute to check out this month's verse - 1 John 4:16! What do you think?! We hope that the truth of living in God's love, and him living in you, is blessing you deeply.  Today's conversation could've lasted a long time, but we did our best to squeeze it into just a bite-sized amount of time so that you can dip your toes into the waters of what we're memorizing together for the month of February.  Thanks for listening, friends.

On today's show we're talking about:
- Our value in God's eyes
- Relying on God's love
- Reminding our people of their worth
- Tiny doors and matryoshka dolls...you're just going to have to listen to understand!

a n d // s o // w e // k n o w 
a n d // r e l y // o n
t h e // l o v e // G o d // h a s // f o r // u s.
G o d // i s // l o v e.
W h o e v e r // l i v e s // i n // l o v e
l i v e s // i n // G o d,
a n d // G o d // i n // t h e m.

1  j o h n  // 4 : 1 6

Support the show

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]]> We're a full week into February, so you've probably had a minute to check out this month's verse - 1 John 4:16! What do you think?! We hope that the truth of living in God's love, and him living in you, is blessing you deeply.  Today's conversation could've lasted a long time, but we did our best to squeeze it into just a bite-sized amount of time so that you can dip your toes into the waters of what we're memorizing together for the month of February.  Thanks for listening, friends.

On today's show we're talking about:
- Our value in God's eyes
- Relying on God's love
- Reminding our people of their worth
- Tiny doors and matryoshka dolls...you're just going to have to listen to understand!

a n d // s o // w e // k n o w 
a n d // r e l y // o n
t h e // l o v e // G o d // h a s // f o r // u s.
G o d // i s // l o v e.
W h o e v e r // l i v e s // i n // l o v e
l i v e s // i n // G o d,
a n d // G o d // i n // t h e m.

1  j o h n  // 4 : 1 6

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-9908646 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0600 1426 dwell, dwell differently, scripture, scripture memory, bible memory verse, 1 john, 1 john 4:16, love, love scripture, true love, god's love, value, worth 122 full false Dwell #121: The Pink Bathtub - Ellie Holcomb Dwell #121: The Pink Bathtub - Ellie Holcomb Meet January's Dwell Guest: Ellie Holcomb! Ellie is a singer, songwriter, wife, mama, and lover of God and his Word. We are big fans of her work and we're pumped to start the year with Ellie on the podcast!  After you listen today, take a few minutes to check out Ellie's newest book, Fighting Words (linked below).  If you're here, we know that you've got some interest in Scripture memory so we know you'll love this book too!

Here's what we're talking about today!
- When Ellie first understood the gospel (yes, it includes a pink bathtub!)
- What to do if you feel awkward sharing your faith
- Ellie's experience with Young Life and ways that it helped her to share hope with others

Links from today's show:
More about Ellie
Fighting Words Devotional: 100 Days of Speaking Truth into the Darkness
The Jesus Storybook Bible

l i g h t // i n // a // m e s s e n g e r ' s // e y e s
b r i n g s // j o y // t o // t h e // h e a r t,
a n d // g o o d // n e w s // g i v e s
h e a l t h // t o // t h e // b o n e s.

p r o v e r b s // 1 5 : 3 0

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]]> Meet January's Dwell Guest: Ellie Holcomb! Ellie is a singer, songwriter, wife, mama, and lover of God and his Word. We are big fans of her work and we're pumped to start the year with Ellie on the podcast!  After you listen today, take a few minutes to check out Ellie's newest book, Fighting Words (linked below).  If you're here, we know that you've got some interest in Scripture memory so we know you'll love this book too!

Here's what we're talking about today!
- When Ellie first understood the gospel (yes, it includes a pink bathtub!)
- What to do if you feel awkward sharing your faith
- Ellie's experience with Young Life and ways that it helped her to share hope with others

Links from today's show:
More about Ellie
Fighting Words Devotional: 100 Days of Speaking Truth into the Darkness
The Jesus Storybook Bible

l i g h t // i n // a // m e s s e n g e r ' s // e y e s
b r i n g s // j o y // t o // t h e // h e a r t,
a n d // g o o d // n e w s // g i v e s
h e a l t h // t o // t h e // b o n e s.

p r o v e r b s // 1 5 : 3 0

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]]> Ellie Holcomb Buzzsprout-9888285 Mon, 31 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0600 1028 Ellie Holcomb, music, christian music, proverbs, new year, light, joy, gospel, messenger, truth, dwell, dwell differently, scripture, scripture memory, bible memory, temporary tattoo 121 full false Dwell #120: Light Is Stronger - Ellie Holcomb Dwell #120: Light Is Stronger - Ellie Holcomb Meet January's Dwell Guest: Ellie Holcomb! Ellie is a singer, songwriter, wife, mama, and lover of God and his Word. We are big fans of her work and we're pumped to start the year with Ellie on the podcast!  After you listen today, take a few minutes to check out Ellie's newest book, Fighting Words (linked below).  If you're here, we know that you've got some interest in Scripture memory, so we know you'll love this book too!

Here's what we're talking about today!
- A peak into why Ellie wrote Fighting Words
- The good news that suffering doesn't get the final word
- A helpful way to show kids (and remind our own hearts) that light is stronger

Links from today's show:
More about Ellie
Fighting Words Devotional: 100 Days of Speaking Truth into the Darkness

l i g h t // i n // a // m e s s e n g e r ' s // e y e s
b r i n g s // j o y // t o // t h e // h e a r t,
a n d // g o o d // n e w s // g i v e s
h e a l t h // t o // t h e // b o n e s.

p r o v e r b s // 1 5 : 3 0

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]]> Meet January's Dwell Guest: Ellie Holcomb! Ellie is a singer, songwriter, wife, mama, and lover of God and his Word. We are big fans of her work and we're pumped to start the year with Ellie on the podcast!  After you listen today, take a few minutes to check out Ellie's newest book, Fighting Words (linked below).  If you're here, we know that you've got some interest in Scripture memory, so we know you'll love this book too!

Here's what we're talking about today!
- A peak into why Ellie wrote Fighting Words
- The good news that suffering doesn't get the final word
- A helpful way to show kids (and remind our own hearts) that light is stronger

Links from today's show:
More about Ellie
Fighting Words Devotional: 100 Days of Speaking Truth into the Darkness

l i g h t // i n // a // m e s s e n g e r ' s // e y e s
b r i n g s // j o y // t o // t h e // h e a r t,
a n d // g o o d // n e w s // g i v e s
h e a l t h // t o // t h e // b o n e s.

p r o v e r b s // 1 5 : 3 0

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]]> Ellie Holcomb Buzzsprout-9881284 Mon, 24 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0600 1065 Ellie Holcomb, music, christian music, proverbs, new year, light, joy, gospel, messenger, truth, dwell, dwell differently, scripture, scripture memory, bible memory, temporary tattoo 120 full false Dwell #119: Sharing Jesus through Song - Ellie Holcomb Dwell #119: Sharing Jesus through Song - Ellie Holcomb Meet January's Dwell Guest: Ellie Holcomb! Ellie is a singer, songwriter, wife, mama, and lover of God and his Word. We are big fans of her work and we're pumped to start the year with Ellie on the podcast!  After you listen today, take a few minutes to check out Ellie's newest book, Fighting Words (linked below).  If you're here, we know that you've got some interest in Scripture memory so we know you'll love this book too!

Here's what we're talking about today!
- The unique way that music helps Ellie share the message of Jesus
- Ellie's family and how she came to treasure the Word
- How her experiences as a teacher and with Young Life led her to song writing and Scripture memory
- The “why” behind Ellie’s passion for memorizing Scripture, and how that has changed her life and music writing

Links from today's show:
More about Ellie
Fighting Words Devotional: 100 Days of Speaking Truth into the Darkness

l i g h t // i n // a // m e s s e n g e r ' s // e y e s
b r i n g s // j o y // t o // t h e // h e a r t,
a n d // g o o d // n e w s // g i v e s
h e a l t h // t o // t h e // b o n e s.

p r o v e r b s // 1 5 : 3 0

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]]> Meet January's Dwell Guest: Ellie Holcomb! Ellie is a singer, songwriter, wife, mama, and lover of God and his Word. We are big fans of her work and we're pumped to start the year with Ellie on the podcast!  After you listen today, take a few minutes to check out Ellie's newest book, Fighting Words (linked below).  If you're here, we know that you've got some interest in Scripture memory so we know you'll love this book too!

Here's what we're talking about today!
- The unique way that music helps Ellie share the message of Jesus
- Ellie's family and how she came to treasure the Word
- How her experiences as a teacher and with Young Life led her to song writing and Scripture memory
- The “why” behind Ellie’s passion for memorizing Scripture, and how that has changed her life and music writing

Links from today's show:
More about Ellie
Fighting Words Devotional: 100 Days of Speaking Truth into the Darkness

l i g h t // i n // a // m e s s e n g e r ' s // e y e s
b r i n g s // j o y // t o // t h e // h e a r t,
a n d // g o o d // n e w s // g i v e s
h e a l t h // t o // t h e // b o n e s.

p r o v e r b s // 1 5 : 3 0

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]]> Ellie Holcomb Buzzsprout-9868254 Mon, 17 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0600 1033 Ellie Holcomb, music, christian music, proverbs, new year, light, joy, gospel, messenger, truth, dwell, dwell differently, scripture, scripture memory, bible memory, temporary tattoo 119 full false Dwell #118: The Messengers In Your Life - Vera & Natalie Dwell #118: The Messengers In Your Life - Vera & Natalie Are you loving this month's verse? We hope so! We chose it because we wanted to kick off the year with a reminder of hope, joy, and good health.  You'll hear a little bit more about that in today's episode as we introduce the January 2022 verse; Proverbs 15:30.

On today's show we're talking about:
-How and why we picked Proverbs 15:30
-The messengers in our own lives
-What it looks like to be a messenger of good news
-Ideas for life on life discipleship
-A great book recommendation for you to share with your kids

Links from today's show:
You Are Special by Max Lucado 

l i g h t // i n // a // m e s s e n g e r ' s // e y e s
b r i n g s // j o y // t o // t h e // h e a r t,
a n d // g o o d // n e w s // g i v e s
h e a l t h // t o // t h e // b o n e s.

p r o v e r b s // 1 5 : 3 0

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]]> Are you loving this month's verse? We hope so! We chose it because we wanted to kick off the year with a reminder of hope, joy, and good health.  You'll hear a little bit more about that in today's episode as we introduce the January 2022 verse; Proverbs 15:30.

On today's show we're talking about:
-How and why we picked Proverbs 15:30
-The messengers in our own lives
-What it looks like to be a messenger of good news
-Ideas for life on life discipleship
-A great book recommendation for you to share with your kids

Links from today's show:
You Are Special by Max Lucado 

l i g h t // i n // a // m e s s e n g e r ' s // e y e s
b r i n g s // j o y // t o // t h e // h e a r t,
a n d // g o o d // n e w s // g i v e s
h e a l t h // t o // t h e // b o n e s.

p r o v e r b s // 1 5 : 3 0

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-9829398 Mon, 10 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0600 1078 mentors, mentoring, discipleship, discipling, proverbs, proverbs women, gospel, light, ministry, young life, max lucado, truth, hope, good health, new years resolution, dwell, dwell differently, scripture, scripture memory, bible verse, daily bible verse 118 full false Dwell #117: So Long, 2021 - Vera & Natalie Dwell #117: So Long, 2021 - Vera & Natalie What just happened!? You guys - we've entered a new year! Happy 2022!
Before we dive into our January 2022 verse (have you seen it yet?? It's so good!), we're going to take some time to reflect back on what exciting things happened with Dwell in 2021.

On today's show we're talking about:
-The Dwell verse tracker and our goal for 1 million verses memorized!
-Where we started and where we're going (and how thankful we are that you're along with us for the ride.
-Vera & Natalie's most impactful 2021 verses
-The Seed Company; our partnership with them and our family tie to Bible translation

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]]> What just happened!? You guys - we've entered a new year! Happy 2022!
Before we dive into our January 2022 verse (have you seen it yet?? It's so good!), we're going to take some time to reflect back on what exciting things happened with Dwell in 2021.

On today's show we're talking about:
-The Dwell verse tracker and our goal for 1 million verses memorized!
-Where we started and where we're going (and how thankful we are that you're along with us for the ride.
-Vera & Natalie's most impactful 2021 verses
-The Seed Company; our partnership with them and our family tie to Bible translation

Support the show

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Scmitz Buzzsprout-9820528 Mon, 03 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0600 1154 2021, 2022, New Year, reflection, bible memory, bible memory verse, new year's resolution, goals, new goals, scripture, scripture memory, families in the word, temporary tattoo, bible art, scripture art 117 full false Dwell #116: Sorry, But You Can't Earn This - Tara-Leigh Cobble Dwell #116: Sorry, But You Can't Earn This - Tara-Leigh Cobble Meet December's Dwell Guest; Tara-Leigh Cobble! Tara-Leigh is an author, podcast host, and Bible teacher who has an obvious passion for pointing people to a Jesus through gaining a deeper understanding of the Word.  She's got some great thoughts to share with you this month, and you're going to love the Bible reading resources she has available.  We're thrilled to have her with us and know that you're going to love hearing from her!

Here's what we're talking about today!
-The encouragements and challenges in this verse
-Why we need Jesus' life, not just his death
-Our spiritual bankruptcy
-The sufficient work of Jesus

Links from today's show:
About Tara-Leigh Cobble
The Bible Recap Podcast
The Bible Recap Book
He's Where the Joy Is - Getting to Know the Captivating God of the Trinity
D-Groups

T h e // W o r d 
b e c a m e // f l e s h
a n d // m a d e 
h i s // d w e l l i n g
a m o n g // u s.

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]]> Meet December's Dwell Guest; Tara-Leigh Cobble! Tara-Leigh is an author, podcast host, and Bible teacher who has an obvious passion for pointing people to a Jesus through gaining a deeper understanding of the Word.  She's got some great thoughts to share with you this month, and you're going to love the Bible reading resources she has available.  We're thrilled to have her with us and know that you're going to love hearing from her!

Here's what we're talking about today!
-The encouragements and challenges in this verse
-Why we need Jesus' life, not just his death
-Our spiritual bankruptcy
-The sufficient work of Jesus

Links from today's show:
About Tara-Leigh Cobble
The Bible Recap Podcast
The Bible Recap Book
He's Where the Joy Is - Getting to Know the Captivating God of the Trinity
D-Groups

T h e // W o r d 
b e c a m e // f l e s h
a n d // m a d e 
h i s // d w e l l i n g
a m o n g // u s.

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]]> Tara-Leigh Cobble Buzzsprout-9726286 Mon, 27 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0600 1179 Bible Recap, D-Group, discipleship groups, discipleship, bible study, the bible in a year, bible reading plan, scripture, scripture memory, tara-leigh cobble, dwell, dwell differently, bible memory, bible study 116 full false Dwell #115: Our Ransom - Tara-Leigh Cobble Dwell #115: Our Ransom - Tara-Leigh Cobble Meet December's Dwell Guest; Tara-Leigh Cobble! Tara-Leigh is an author, podcast host, and Bible teacher who has an obvious passion for pointing people to a Jesus through gaining a deeper understanding of the Word.  She's got some great thoughts to share with you this month, and you're going to love the Bible reading resources she has available.  We're thrilled to have her with us and know that you're going to love hearing from her!

Here's what we're talking about today!
-Context for our verse (John 1:14a)
-What it means that Jesus "took on flesh"
-Letting God do the work
-Jesus' role as our "translator"
-The Trinity

Links from today's show:
About Tara-Leigh Cobble
The Bible Recap Podcast
The Bible Recap Book
He's Where the Joy Is - Getting to Know the Captivating God of the Trinity
D-Groups

T h e // W o r d 
b e c a m e // f l e s h
a n d // m a d e 
h i s // d w e l l i n g
a m o n g // u s.

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]]> Meet December's Dwell Guest; Tara-Leigh Cobble! Tara-Leigh is an author, podcast host, and Bible teacher who has an obvious passion for pointing people to a Jesus through gaining a deeper understanding of the Word.  She's got some great thoughts to share with you this month, and you're going to love the Bible reading resources she has available.  We're thrilled to have her with us and know that you're going to love hearing from her!

Here's what we're talking about today!
-Context for our verse (John 1:14a)
-What it means that Jesus "took on flesh"
-Letting God do the work
-Jesus' role as our "translator"
-The Trinity

Links from today's show:
About Tara-Leigh Cobble
The Bible Recap Podcast
The Bible Recap Book
He's Where the Joy Is - Getting to Know the Captivating God of the Trinity
D-Groups

T h e // W o r d 
b e c a m e // f l e s h
a n d // m a d e 
h i s // d w e l l i n g
a m o n g // u s.

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]]> Tara-Leigh Cobble Buzzsprout-9719139 Mon, 20 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0600 1047 Bible Recap, D-Group, discipleship groups, discipleship, bible study, the bible in a year, bible reading plan, scripture, scripture memory, tara-leigh cobble, dwell, dwell differently, bible memory, bible study 115 full false Dwell #114: We're Being Pursued - Tara-Leigh Cobble Dwell #114: We're Being Pursued - Tara-Leigh Cobble Meet December's Dwell Guest; Tara-Leigh Cobble! Tara-Leigh is an author, podcast host, and Bible teacher who has an obvious passion for pointing people to a Jesus through gaining a deeper understanding of the Word.  She's got some great thoughts to share with you this month, and you're going to love the Bible reading resources she has available.  We're thrilled to have her with us and know that you're going to love hearing from her!

Here's what we're talking about today!
-Telescopic and microscopic ways of studying the Bible
-Resources that Tara-Leigh has created for Bible study (see links below)
-Experiencing scripture come to life while on trips to Israel

Links from today's show:
About Tara-Leigh Cobble
The Bible Recap Podcast
The Bible Recap Book
He's Where the Joy Is
D-Groups

T h e // W o r d 
b e c a m e // f l e s h
a n d // m a d e 
h i s // d w e l l i n g
a m o n g // u s.

J o h n // 1 : 1 4a

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]]> Meet December's Dwell Guest; Tara-Leigh Cobble! Tara-Leigh is an author, podcast host, and Bible teacher who has an obvious passion for pointing people to a Jesus through gaining a deeper understanding of the Word.  She's got some great thoughts to share with you this month, and you're going to love the Bible reading resources she has available.  We're thrilled to have her with us and know that you're going to love hearing from her!

Here's what we're talking about today!
-Telescopic and microscopic ways of studying the Bible
-Resources that Tara-Leigh has created for Bible study (see links below)
-Experiencing scripture come to life while on trips to Israel

Links from today's show:
About Tara-Leigh Cobble
The Bible Recap Podcast
The Bible Recap Book
He's Where the Joy Is
D-Groups

T h e // W o r d 
b e c a m e // f l e s h
a n d // m a d e 
h i s // d w e l l i n g
a m o n g // u s.

J o h n // 1 : 1 4a

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]]> Tara-Leigh Cobble Buzzsprout-9688845 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0600 938 Bible Recap, D-Group, discipleship groups, discipleship, bible study, the bible in a year, bible reading plan, scripture, scripture memory, tara-leigh cobble, dwell, dwell differently, bible memory, bible study 114 full false Dwell #113: The Infinite Becomes Infant - Vera & Natalie Dwell #113: The Infinite Becomes Infant - Vera & Natalie It's December! Merry Christmas! We have been waiting and waiting to share this month's verse and design with you.  It's one of our favorites and we hope you'll be blessed by it.  If you haven't checked it out yet, head over to our Insta page @dwelldifferently and take a look.  On today's episode we're diving into the beautiful truth that Jesus became human and made his dwelling among us.  We hope that you'll find encouragement and focus on the true meaning of Christmas today and throughout the holiday season.

Here's what we're talking about today!
- Jesus' perfect ability to understand us as humans
- The unbelievable plan that God had to save the world
- How we can mirror Jesus' example of incarnation
- A beautiful song that expresses the reality of this December memory verse

Link's from today's show:
"Immanuel " - Beautiful Eulogy

t h e // W o r d
b e c a m e // f l e s h
a n d // m a d e // h i s
d w e l l i n g // a m o n g // u s.

J o h n 1 : 1 4 a

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]]> It's December! Merry Christmas! We have been waiting and waiting to share this month's verse and design with you.  It's one of our favorites and we hope you'll be blessed by it.  If you haven't checked it out yet, head over to our Insta page @dwelldifferently and take a look.  On today's episode we're diving into the beautiful truth that Jesus became human and made his dwelling among us.  We hope that you'll find encouragement and focus on the true meaning of Christmas today and throughout the holiday season.

Here's what we're talking about today!
- Jesus' perfect ability to understand us as humans
- The unbelievable plan that God had to save the world
- How we can mirror Jesus' example of incarnation
- A beautiful song that expresses the reality of this December memory verse

Link's from today's show:
"Immanuel " - Beautiful Eulogy

t h e // W o r d
b e c a m e // f l e s h
a n d // m a d e // h i s
d w e l l i n g // a m o n g // u s.

J o h n 1 : 1 4 a

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]]> Natalie Abbott Buzzsprout-9661701 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0600 1299 113 full false Dwell #112: The One Who Makes the Promise - Katie Guiliano Dwell #112: The One Who Makes the Promise - Katie Guiliano The Bible is full of beautiful words - and today's guest, Katie Guiliano, has made it her mission to translate that beauty into intentional tools that draw us further into scripture.  Katie is the founder of Hosanna Revival.  Her company has the most gorgeous bibles, journals, devos, and more!  Give today's episode a listen and then go check her out!

Here's what we're talking about today!
-Personal examples of persistence
-When you plant the seeds but someone else reaps the harvest
-Times when kindness is is not well received or acknowledged
-Knowing God's character and trusting in the one who makes these promises to us
-Psalm 126

Links from today's show:
Hosanna Revival
Psalm 126
Psalm 126 - song from Bifrost Arts
Dwell #110: Beauty In The Word - Katie Guiliano
Dwell #111: The Harvest You're Actually Promised - Katie Guiliano




L e t // u s // n o t // b e c o m e // w e a r y
i n // d o i n g // g o o d,
f o r // a t // t h e // p r o p e r // t i m e
w e // w i l l // r e a p // a // h a r v e s t
i f // w e // d o // n o t // g i v e // u p.

G a l a t i a n s // 6 : 9

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]]> The Bible is full of beautiful words - and today's guest, Katie Guiliano, has made it her mission to translate that beauty into intentional tools that draw us further into scripture.  Katie is the founder of Hosanna Revival.  Her company has the most gorgeous bibles, journals, devos, and more!  Give today's episode a listen and then go check her out!

Here's what we're talking about today!
-Personal examples of persistence
-When you plant the seeds but someone else reaps the harvest
-Times when kindness is is not well received or acknowledged
-Knowing God's character and trusting in the one who makes these promises to us
-Psalm 126

Links from today's show:
Hosanna Revival
Psalm 126
Psalm 126 - song from Bifrost Arts
Dwell #110: Beauty In The Word - Katie Guiliano
Dwell #111: The Harvest You're Actually Promised - Katie Guiliano




L e t // u s // n o t // b e c o m e // w e a r y
i n // d o i n g // g o o d,
f o r // a t // t h e // p r o p e r // t i m e
w e // w i l l // r e a p // a // h a r v e s t
i f // w e // d o // n o t // g i v e // u p.

G a l a t i a n s // 6 : 9

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]]> Katie Guiliano Buzzsprout-9600225 Mon, 29 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0600 1066 hosanna revival, custom bible, painted bibles, dwell, dwell differently, reap what you sow, harvest, galatians 6:9, scripture memory, psalm 126 112 full false Dwell #111: The Harvest You're Actually Promised - Katie Guiliano Dwell #111: The Harvest You're Actually Promised - Katie Guiliano The Bible is full of beautiful words - and today's guest, Katie Guiliano, has made it her mission to translate that beauty into intentional tools that draw us further into scripture.  Katie is the founder of Hosanna Revival.  Her company has the most gorgeous bibles, journals, devos, and more!  Give today's episode a listen and then go check her out!

Here's what we're talking about today!
-The commonly used phrase, "You reap what you sow."
-Our understanding of what harvest we're promised
-Seeds of eternal importance that we can sow

Links from today's show:
Hosanna Revival
Dwell #110: Beauty In The Word - Katie Guiliano


L e t // u s // n o t // b e c o m e // w e a r y
i n // d o i n g // g o o d,
f o r // a t // t h e // p r o p e r // t i m e
w e // w i l l // r e a p // a // h a r v e s t
i f // w e // d o // n o t // g i v e // u p.

G a l a t i a n s // 6 : 9

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]]> The Bible is full of beautiful words - and today's guest, Katie Guiliano, has made it her mission to translate that beauty into intentional tools that draw us further into scripture.  Katie is the founder of Hosanna Revival.  Her company has the most gorgeous bibles, journals, devos, and more!  Give today's episode a listen and then go check her out!

Here's what we're talking about today!
-The commonly used phrase, "You reap what you sow."
-Our understanding of what harvest we're promised
-Seeds of eternal importance that we can sow

Links from today's show:
Hosanna Revival
Dwell #110: Beauty In The Word - Katie Guiliano


L e t // u s // n o t // b e c o m e // w e a r y
i n // d o i n g // g o o d,
f o r // a t // t h e // p r o p e r // t i m e
w e // w i l l // r e a p // a // h a r v e s t
i f // w e // d o // n o t // g i v e // u p.

G a l a t i a n s // 6 : 9

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]]> Katie Guiliano Buzzsprout-9558926 Mon, 22 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0600 889 hosanna revival, custom bible, painted bibles, dwell, dwell differently, reap what you sow, harvest, galatians 6:9, scripture memory 111 full false Dwell #110: Beauty In The Word - Katie Guiliano Dwell #110: Beauty In The Word - Katie Guiliano The Bible is full of beautiful words - and today's guest, Katie Guiliano, has made it her mission to translate that beauty into intentional tools that draw us further into scripture.  Katie is the founder of Hosanna Revival.  Her company has the most gorgeous bibles, journals, devos, and more!  Give today's episode a listen and then go check her out!

Here's what we're talking about today!
-How Hosanna Revival began
-Persistence in day to day work life
-The goodness of God to know and provide for us personally
-Using the gifts that we've been given

Links from today's show:
Hosanna Revival

L e t // u s // n o t // b e c o m e // w e a r y
i n // d o i n g // g o o d,
f o r // a t // t h e // p r o p e r // t i m e
w e // w i l l // r e a p // a // h a r v e s t
i f // w e // d o // n o t // g i v e // u p.

G a l a t i a n s // 6 : 9

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]]> The Bible is full of beautiful words - and today's guest, Katie Guiliano, has made it her mission to translate that beauty into intentional tools that draw us further into scripture.  Katie is the founder of Hosanna Revival.  Her company has the most gorgeous bibles, journals, devos, and more!  Give today's episode a listen and then go check her out!

Here's what we're talking about today!
-How Hosanna Revival began
-Persistence in day to day work life
-The goodness of God to know and provide for us personally
-Using the gifts that we've been given

Links from today's show:
Hosanna Revival

L e t // u s // n o t // b e c o m e // w e a r y
i n // d o i n g // g o o d,
f o r // a t // t h e // p r o p e r // t i m e
w e // w i l l // r e a p // a // h a r v e s t
i f // w e // d o // n o t // g i v e // u p.

G a l a t i a n s // 6 : 9

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]]> Katie Guillano Buzzsprout-9526319 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0600 992 bible, custom bible, artistic scripture resources, devotional, journals, planners, hosanna revival, galatians 6:9, christian podcast, dwell, dwell differently, scripture, scripture memory, bible memory, temporary tattoo, scripture tattoo 110 full false Dwell #109: Advent Blocks - Clayton Greene & Chris Pappalardo Dwell #109: Advent Blocks - Clayton Greene & Chris Pappalardo The countdown to Christmas is on, and you're not going to want to miss this episode. Special guests, Chris and Clayton from the Advent Blocks team are joining us to talk about how we can keep Jesus central throughout the Christmas season.  Advent Blocks help kids and parents anticipate the birth of Jesus, and not just presents.  

Here's what we're talking about today!
- What is Advent?
- How Advent Blocks were created and how they work
- A special promo code for Dwell listeners
- ** SPOILER ALERT**  Find out the December Dwell verse, and the hidden message on Advent Blocks!


Links from today's show:
Advent Blocks - use code DWELL for 10% off

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]]> The countdown to Christmas is on, and you're not going to want to miss this episode. Special guests, Chris and Clayton from the Advent Blocks team are joining us to talk about how we can keep Jesus central throughout the Christmas season.  Advent Blocks help kids and parents anticipate the birth of Jesus, and not just presents.  

Here's what we're talking about today!
- What is Advent?
- How Advent Blocks were created and how they work
- A special promo code for Dwell listeners
- ** SPOILER ALERT**  Find out the December Dwell verse, and the hidden message on Advent Blocks!


Links from today's show:
Advent Blocks - use code DWELL for 10% off

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]]> Advent Blocks - Clayton Greene & Chris Pappalardo Buzzsprout-9395514 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0600 1297 christmas, advent, advent calendar, traditions, family traditions, christmas traditions, advent blocks, dwell, dwell differently 109 full false Dwell #108: Heavenly Deposits - Vera & Natalie Dwell #108: Heavenly Deposits - Vera & Natalie Welcome to November! It's time for a new verse! We're inching towards the holidays and we want yo to hear what this verse has to say about persistence and handling weariness.

Here's what we're talking about today!
- Persistence in your every day life
- Healthy ways to handle weariness
- Heavenly deposits put toward our eternal life
- An Advent teaser!


L e t // u s // n o t // b e c o m e // w e a r y
i n // d o i n g // g o o d,
f o r // a t // t h e // p r o p e r // t i m e
w e // w i l l // r e a p // a // h a r v e s t 
i f // w e // d o // n o t // g i v e // u p.

G a l a t i a n s  // 6 : 9

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]]> Welcome to November! It's time for a new verse! We're inching towards the holidays and we want yo to hear what this verse has to say about persistence and handling weariness.

Here's what we're talking about today!
- Persistence in your every day life
- Healthy ways to handle weariness
- Heavenly deposits put toward our eternal life
- An Advent teaser!


L e t // u s // n o t // b e c o m e // w e a r y
i n // d o i n g // g o o d,
f o r // a t // t h e // p r o p e r // t i m e
w e // w i l l // r e a p // a // h a r v e s t 
i f // w e // d o // n o t // g i v e // u p.

G a l a t i a n s  // 6 : 9

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-9450061 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1267 monthly verse, daily verse, bible verse, scripture memory, bible memory, galatians, galatians 6:9, christian podcast, bible 108 full false Dwell #107: Refinement - Lindsay May Dwell #107: Refinement - Lindsay May Lindsay is wrapping up our time together with a great episode today.  We're talking about some tough stuff - the kinds of things that bring refinement in our lives.  If you've loved chatting with Lindsay May this month, make sure to check her out at The Truly Co Magazine and Podcast (links below).

Here's what we're talking about today!
-Lessons from Lindsay's time in Israel
-A literal back breaking experience
-Practical ways to renew your spirit
-How to encourage friends not to lose heart

Links from today's show:
-The Truly Co Magazine
-The Truly Co Podcast

T h e r e f o r e // w e // d o // n o t
l o s e // h e a r t.
T h o u g h // o u t w a r d l y 
w e // a r e // w a s t i n g // a w a y,
y e t // i n w a r d l y // w e // a r e
b e i n g // r e n e w e d // d a y // b y // d a y.
2  C o r i n t h i a n s // 4 : 1 6

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]]> Lindsay is wrapping up our time together with a great episode today.  We're talking about some tough stuff - the kinds of things that bring refinement in our lives.  If you've loved chatting with Lindsay May this month, make sure to check her out at The Truly Co Magazine and Podcast (links below).

Here's what we're talking about today!
-Lessons from Lindsay's time in Israel
-A literal back breaking experience
-Practical ways to renew your spirit
-How to encourage friends not to lose heart

Links from today's show:
-The Truly Co Magazine
-The Truly Co Podcast

T h e r e f o r e // w e // d o // n o t
l o s e // h e a r t.
T h o u g h // o u t w a r d l y 
w e // a r e // w a s t i n g // a w a y,
y e t // i n w a r d l y // w e // a r e
b e i n g // r e n e w e d // d a y // b y // d a y.
2  C o r i n t h i a n s // 4 : 1 6

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]]> Lindsay May Buzzsprout-9361883 Mon, 25 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1566 encouragement, friendship, refinement, renewed spirit, dwell, dwell differently, the truly co, magazine, christian magazine, bible verse, scripture memory 107 full false Dwell #106: Don't Stay Stagnant - Lindsay May Dwell #106: Don't Stay Stagnant - Lindsay May It's a joy to continue my chat with Lindsay May today.  We're digging deeper into what the purpose of renewal is in our lives.  Lindsay shares a great analogy about the importance of renewal with us and reminds us of the hope we have in the one who does the renewing.  Thanks for listening with us today.

Here's what we're talking about today!
-The purpose of renewal
-Suffering in our lives
-Hope in the unseen

Links from today's show:
-The Truly Co Magazine
-The Truly Co Podcast

T h e r e f o r e // w e // d o // n o t
l o s e // h e a r t.
T h o u g h // o u t w a r d l y 
w e // a r e // w a s t i n g // a w a y,
y e t // i n w a r d l y // w e // a r e
b e i n g // r e n e w e d // d a y // b y // d a y.
2  C o r i n t h i a n s // 4 : 1 6


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]]> It's a joy to continue my chat with Lindsay May today.  We're digging deeper into what the purpose of renewal is in our lives.  Lindsay shares a great analogy about the importance of renewal with us and reminds us of the hope we have in the one who does the renewing.  Thanks for listening with us today.

Here's what we're talking about today!
-The purpose of renewal
-Suffering in our lives
-Hope in the unseen

Links from today's show:
-The Truly Co Magazine
-The Truly Co Podcast

T h e r e f o r e // w e // d o // n o t
l o s e // h e a r t.
T h o u g h // o u t w a r d l y 
w e // a r e // w a s t i n g // a w a y,
y e t // i n w a r d l y // w e // a r e
b e i n g // r e n e w e d // d a y // b y // d a y.
2  C o r i n t h i a n s // 4 : 1 6


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]]> Lindsay May Buzzsprout-9361864 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1350 renewal, suffering, 2 corinthians 4:16, gospel, christian podcast, the truly co, christian magazine, magazine, dwell, dwell differently, scripture memory, temporary tattoo 106 full false Dwell #105: Spiritual Renewal - Lindsay May Dwell #105: Spiritual Renewal - Lindsay May Meet my friend, Lindsay May! I've been WAITING to introduce you to her for way too long. She's the founder and publisher of The Truly Co. Magazine. It's just such a beautiful, inspiring magazine. I love it! Lindsay has assembled the most amazing team of writers, photographers, and artists to create the Truly Co. content. You'e going to love hearing from her.

Here's what we're talking about today!
-How Truly Co. began
-Lindsay's passion for beauty and relatable stories
-Ways we care for ourselves and embrace our renewal in Jesus

Links from today's show:
-The Truly Co Magazine
-The Truly Co Podcast
-The Parable of the Lost Son (Luke 15:11-32)

T h e r e f o r e // w e // d o // n o t
l o s e // h e a r t.
T h o u g h // o u t w a r d l y 
w e // a r e // w a s t i n g // a w a y,
y e t // i n w a r d l y // w e // a r e
b e i n g // r e n e w e d // d a y // b y // d a y.
2  C o r i n t h i a n s // 4 : 1 6

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]]> Meet my friend, Lindsay May! I've been WAITING to introduce you to her for way too long. She's the founder and publisher of The Truly Co. Magazine. It's just such a beautiful, inspiring magazine. I love it! Lindsay has assembled the most amazing team of writers, photographers, and artists to create the Truly Co. content. You'e going to love hearing from her.

Here's what we're talking about today!
-How Truly Co. began
-Lindsay's passion for beauty and relatable stories
-Ways we care for ourselves and embrace our renewal in Jesus

Links from today's show:
-The Truly Co Magazine
-The Truly Co Podcast
-The Parable of the Lost Son (Luke 15:11-32)

T h e r e f o r e // w e // d o // n o t
l o s e // h e a r t.
T h o u g h // o u t w a r d l y 
w e // a r e // w a s t i n g // a w a y,
y e t // i n w a r d l y // w e // a r e
b e i n g // r e n e w e d // d a y // b y // d a y.
2  C o r i n t h i a n s // 4 : 1 6

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]]> Lindsay May Buzzsprout-9275624 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1275 truly co, truly collective, lindsay may, dwell, dwell differently, magazine, christian magazine, renewal, 2 corinthians 105 full false Dwell #104: What A Promise - Vera & Natalie Dwell #104: What A Promise - Vera & Natalie Welcome to October! It's time for a new verse! Jump in and hear a little bit of the behind the scenes of this month's memory verse, 2 Corinthians 4:16.

Here's what we're talking about today!
-The reason for this month's tattoo and print designs
-A Dwell member must have
-Leaning on the promise in this verse
-How we can participate in our day by day renewal


T h e r e f o r e  // w e // d o // n o t
l o s e // h e a r t.
T h o u g h // o u t w a r d l y 
w e // a r e // w a s t i n g // a w a y,
y e t // i n w a r d l y // w e // a r e
b e i n g // r e n e w e d // d a y // b y // d a y.

2   C o r i n t h i a n s // 4 : 1 6

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]]> Welcome to October! It's time for a new verse! Jump in and hear a little bit of the behind the scenes of this month's memory verse, 2 Corinthians 4:16.

Here's what we're talking about today!
-The reason for this month's tattoo and print designs
-A Dwell member must have
-Leaning on the promise in this verse
-How we can participate in our day by day renewal


T h e r e f o r e  // w e // d o // n o t
l o s e // h e a r t.
T h o u g h // o u t w a r d l y 
w e // a r e // w a s t i n g // a w a y,
y e t // i n w a r d l y // w e // a r e
b e i n g // r e n e w e d // d a y // b y // d a y.

2   C o r i n t h i a n s // 4 : 1 6

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-9294278 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1100 scripture, scripture memory, 2 corinthians, 2 corinthians 4:16, renewal, renewed, daily renewal, dwell, dwell differently, scripture coloring pages, christian lifestyle, christian podcast 104 full false Dwell #103: Scripture's World Wide Impact - Mark Farr Dwell #103: Scripture's World Wide Impact - Mark Farr We are so thankful for today's guest, Mark Farr, and for the work that he and his team are doing with Seed Company.   Seed Company's mission is to translate the Bible into every language of every people group, to the ends of the earth.  How amazing is that!? We are humbled to be able to partner with them in working towards this goal, and we can't wait for you to hear more from Mark this mont.

Here's what we're talking about today!
-Creating muscle memory for scripture
-The context of our memory verse (Deuteronomy 11:18a)
-Practical ways to "fix these words" in our hearts and minds
-A first hand account from Mark of how scripture translation is impacting lives around the world
-"You Pick Two" : ways you and I can partner with the Seed Company

Links from today's show:
Dwell + The Seed Company.  Your purchases are helping to support Bible translation!
Read more about the amazing work of the Seed Company.

F i x // t h e s e // w o r d s
o f // m i n e // i n // y o u r
h e a r t s // a n d // m i n d s

D e u t e r o n o m y // 11 : 18a

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]]> We are so thankful for today's guest, Mark Farr, and for the work that he and his team are doing with Seed Company.   Seed Company's mission is to translate the Bible into every language of every people group, to the ends of the earth.  How amazing is that!? We are humbled to be able to partner with them in working towards this goal, and we can't wait for you to hear more from Mark this mont.

Here's what we're talking about today!
-Creating muscle memory for scripture
-The context of our memory verse (Deuteronomy 11:18a)
-Practical ways to "fix these words" in our hearts and minds
-A first hand account from Mark of how scripture translation is impacting lives around the world
-"You Pick Two" : ways you and I can partner with the Seed Company

Links from today's show:
Dwell + The Seed Company.  Your purchases are helping to support Bible translation!
Read more about the amazing work of the Seed Company.

F i x // t h e s e // w o r d s
o f // m i n e // i n // y o u r
h e a r t s // a n d // m i n d s

D e u t e r o n o m y // 11 : 18a

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]]> Mark Farr Buzzsprout-9193008 Mon, 27 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1201 The Seed Company, bible translation, missionary, missions, scripture memory, bible memory, international ministry, dwell, dwell differently 103 full false Dwell #102: The Sweetness of Scripture - Mark Farr Dwell #102: The Sweetness of Scripture - Mark Farr We are so thankful for today's guest, Mark Farr, and for the work that he and his team are doing with Seed Company.   Seed Company's mission is to translate the Bible into every language of every people group, to the ends of the earth.  How amazing is that!? We are humbled to be able to partner with them in working towards this goal, and we can't wait for you to hear more from Mark this mont.

Here's what we're talking about today!
-Why can't we just use Google translate?
-Our own forgetful hearts and minds and the need for many reminders of scripture.
-Defining the term "Gospel Poverty" and understanding how it drives the mission of Seed Company.

Did you know Dwell is supporting the Seed Company's efforts Guatemala?
Click here to find our more!

Links from today's show:
Seed Company


F i x // t h e s e // w o r d s
o f // m i n e // i n // y o u r
h e a r t s // a n d // m i n d s

D e u t e r o n o m y // 11 : 18a

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]]> We are so thankful for today's guest, Mark Farr, and for the work that he and his team are doing with Seed Company.   Seed Company's mission is to translate the Bible into every language of every people group, to the ends of the earth.  How amazing is that!? We are humbled to be able to partner with them in working towards this goal, and we can't wait for you to hear more from Mark this mont.

Here's what we're talking about today!
-Why can't we just use Google translate?
-Our own forgetful hearts and minds and the need for many reminders of scripture.
-Defining the term "Gospel Poverty" and understanding how it drives the mission of Seed Company.

Did you know Dwell is supporting the Seed Company's efforts Guatemala?
Click here to find our more!

Links from today's show:
Seed Company


F i x // t h e s e // w o r d s
o f // m i n e // i n // y o u r
h e a r t s // a n d // m i n d s

D e u t e r o n o m y // 11 : 18a

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]]> Mark Farr Buzzsprout-9123883 Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0500 1123 bible, bible translation, seed company, spread the gospel, gospel, gospel message, dwell differently, bible memory, god's word, missions, missions organization, great commission 102 full false Dwell #101: Heroes On The Ground - Mark Farr Dwell #101: Heroes On The Ground - Mark Farr We are so thankful for today's guest, Mark Farr, and for the work that he and his team are doing with Seed Company.   Seed Company's mission is to translate the Bible into every language of every people group, to the ends of the earth.  How amazing is that!? We are humbled to be able to partner with them in working towards this goal, and we can't wait for you to hear more from Mark this month. 

Here's what we're talking about today!
-Mark's journey of bringing Bible translation to the nations.
-A quick lesson on how many languages there are in the world, and the amount of them that do not have a Bible translation (yet!).
-Why Seed Company uses local people to lead the translation efforts.
-A final cliff hanger question to ponder for next week!
 
Did you know Dwell is supporting the Seed Company's efforts Guatemala?
Click here to find our more!

Links from today's show:
Seed Company
Mission Possible by Marilyn Laszlo
Wycliffe Bible Translators

F i x // t h e s e // w o r d s
o f // m i n e // i n // y o u r
h e a r t s // a n d // m i n d s

D e u t e r o n o m y // 11 : 18a

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]]> We are so thankful for today's guest, Mark Farr, and for the work that he and his team are doing with Seed Company.   Seed Company's mission is to translate the Bible into every language of every people group, to the ends of the earth.  How amazing is that!? We are humbled to be able to partner with them in working towards this goal, and we can't wait for you to hear more from Mark this month. 

Here's what we're talking about today!
-Mark's journey of bringing Bible translation to the nations.
-A quick lesson on how many languages there are in the world, and the amount of them that do not have a Bible translation (yet!).
-Why Seed Company uses local people to lead the translation efforts.
-A final cliff hanger question to ponder for next week!
 
Did you know Dwell is supporting the Seed Company's efforts Guatemala?
Click here to find our more!

Links from today's show:
Seed Company
Mission Possible by Marilyn Laszlo
Wycliffe Bible Translators

F i x // t h e s e // w o r d s
o f // m i n e // i n // y o u r
h e a r t s // a n d // m i n d s

D e u t e r o n o m y // 11 : 18a

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]]> Mark Farr Buzzsprout-9123872 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1083 bible, bible translation, seed company, spread the gospel, gospel, gospel message, dwell differently, bible memory, god's word, missions, missions organization, great commission 101 full false Dwell #100: Why It Matters - Vera & Natalie Dwell #100: Why It Matters - Vera & Natalie It's a new month.  Are you ready to dive into Deuteronomy 11:18a with us!? Let's get God's words into our hearts and minds.

Here's what we're talking about today!
-Why scripture memorization is important
-How the words we've memorized come back to us and impact our lives
-Some of the surprises we've encountered along the way as Dwell has grown
-The verses that Vera & Natalie find themselves coming back to over and over again
-Our goal for Dwell members to memorize 1 million verses! Check out our verse counter (scroll almost to the bottom of the page to see it!)

F i x // t h e s e // w o r d s
o f // m i n e // i n // y o u r
h e a r t s // a n d // m i n d s

D e u t e r o n o m y // 11 : 18a

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]]> It's a new month.  Are you ready to dive into Deuteronomy 11:18a with us!? Let's get God's words into our hearts and minds.

Here's what we're talking about today!
-Why scripture memorization is important
-How the words we've memorized come back to us and impact our lives
-Some of the surprises we've encountered along the way as Dwell has grown
-The verses that Vera & Natalie find themselves coming back to over and over again
-Our goal for Dwell members to memorize 1 million verses! Check out our verse counter (scroll almost to the bottom of the page to see it!)

F i x // t h e s e // w o r d s
o f // m i n e // i n // y o u r
h e a r t s // a n d // m i n d s

D e u t e r o n o m y // 11 : 18a

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-9111004 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 14:00:00 -0500 1160 god's word, scripture, memorize the word, scripture memory, bible verse, verse of the day, temporary tattoo, scripture art, dwell, dwell differently, christian podcast 100 full false Meet Ruthie : Dwell Designer - Ruthie Haas Meet Ruthie : Dwell Designer - Ruthie Haas Have you ever wondered how the Dwell designs are created?
Ruthie is here to answer that question for you today!  Take few minute to meet our sweet friend and hear some behind the scenes info on how the memory verse designs are created.

Members! Don't miss out on your freebies!  Go over to our site, log in, and take a look at the Member Shop.  We've got digital downloads for your phone and computer - plus a new coloring sheet every month.  

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]]> Have you ever wondered how the Dwell designs are created?
Ruthie is here to answer that question for you today!  Take few minute to meet our sweet friend and hear some behind the scenes info on how the memory verse designs are created.

Members! Don't miss out on your freebies!  Go over to our site, log in, and take a look at the Member Shop.  We've got digital downloads for your phone and computer - plus a new coloring sheet every month.  

Support the show

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]]> Ruthie Haas Buzzsprout-9088440 Mon, 30 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1179 artist, design work, graphic design, graphic designer, dwell, dwell differently, temporary tattoos, scripture memory, bible verse art, scripture art 100 full false Access Granted - Jenny McGee Access Granted - Jenny McGee This month Jenny McGee, founder of Starfish Project, joins Natalie to discuss 2 Timothy 1:7.  Starfish Project exists to help exploited women and girls experience freedom, establish independence and develop careers.  This amazing organization came about when Jenny took a bold step of faith to help those around her.

Here's what we're talking about today!
-A big anniversary for Starfish Project
-Walking daily with the Spirit
-The amazing truth that we have access to God and his power
-Ways to seek out mentors in your life

We want to sincerely thank Jenny and her team for the work that they're doing in Asia through Starfish Project.  Their boldness, love, and self-discipline are an encouragement to us. 

John 1:5 Necklace : Starfish Project & Dwell collaboration
Shop more amazing jewelry from Starfish Project

F o r // t h e // S p i r i t 
G o d // g a v e // u s
d o e s // n o t // m a k e 
u s // t i m i d // b u t 
g i v e s // u s // p o w e r 
l o v e // a n d // s e l f - d i s c i p l i n e 
2 // T i m o t h y // 1 : 7

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]]> This month Jenny McGee, founder of Starfish Project, joins Natalie to discuss 2 Timothy 1:7.  Starfish Project exists to help exploited women and girls experience freedom, establish independence and develop careers.  This amazing organization came about when Jenny took a bold step of faith to help those around her.

Here's what we're talking about today!
-A big anniversary for Starfish Project
-Walking daily with the Spirit
-The amazing truth that we have access to God and his power
-Ways to seek out mentors in your life

We want to sincerely thank Jenny and her team for the work that they're doing in Asia through Starfish Project.  Their boldness, love, and self-discipline are an encouragement to us. 

John 1:5 Necklace : Starfish Project & Dwell collaboration
Shop more amazing jewelry from Starfish Project

F o r // t h e // S p i r i t 
G o d // g a v e // u s
d o e s // n o t // m a k e 
u s // t i m i d // b u t 
g i v e s // u s // p o w e r 
l o v e // a n d // s e l f - d i s c i p l i n e 
2 // T i m o t h y // 1 : 7

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]]> Jenny McGee Buzzsprout-9057521 Mon, 23 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1228 god's power, 2 Timothy, bold, love, self discipline, starfish project, jewelry with a purpose, dwell, dwell differently 99 full false Must Be the Spirit - Jenny McGee Must Be the Spirit - Jenny McGee This month Jenny McGee, founder of Starfish Project, joins Natalie to discuss 2 Timothy 1:7.  Starfish Project exists to help exploited women and girls experience freedom, establish independence and develop careers.  This amazing organization came about when Jenny took a bold step of faith to help those around her.

Here's what we're talking about today!
-Unexpected opposites within the verse.
-Releasing control and fear of failure.
-The work that Starfish Project is doing within brothels, and the support they receive.
-What it looks like to discern God's leading in our lives.

John 1:5 Necklace : Starfish Project & Dwell collaboration
Shop more amazing jewelry from Starfish Project

F o r // t h e // S p i r i t 
G o d // g a v e // u s
d o e s // n o t // m a k e 
u s // t i m i d // b u t 
g i v e s // u s // p o w e r 
l o v e // a n d // s e l f - d i s c i p l i n e 
2 // T i m o t h y // 1 : 7

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]]> This month Jenny McGee, founder of Starfish Project, joins Natalie to discuss 2 Timothy 1:7.  Starfish Project exists to help exploited women and girls experience freedom, establish independence and develop careers.  This amazing organization came about when Jenny took a bold step of faith to help those around her.

Here's what we're talking about today!
-Unexpected opposites within the verse.
-Releasing control and fear of failure.
-The work that Starfish Project is doing within brothels, and the support they receive.
-What it looks like to discern God's leading in our lives.

John 1:5 Necklace : Starfish Project & Dwell collaboration
Shop more amazing jewelry from Starfish Project

F o r // t h e // S p i r i t 
G o d // g a v e // u s
d o e s // n o t // m a k e 
u s // t i m i d // b u t 
g i v e s // u s // p o w e r 
l o v e // a n d // s e l f - d i s c i p l i n e 
2 // T i m o t h y // 1 : 7

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]]> Jenny McGee Buzzsprout-8993825 Mon, 16 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1019 dwell, dwell differently, starfish project, jewelry, jewelry with a purpose, missions, 2 timothy, be bold, jenny mcgee, discernment, love, self-discipline 98 full false Be Bold - Jenny McGee Be Bold - Jenny McGee This month Jenny McGee, founder of Starfish Project, joins Natalie to discuss 2 Timothy 1:7.  Starfish Project exists to help exploited women and girls experience freedom, establish independence and develop careers.  This amazing organization came about when Jenny took a bold step of faith to help those around her.

Here's what we're talking about today!
-The Dwell Differently + Starfish Project necklace collaboration.
-The creation of Starfish Project in Asia.
-How the jewelry is helping to establish careers and confidence.
-Jenny's background and what brought her to Asia.
-Stepping boldly into the calling that God lays on our hearts.

John 1:5 Necklace : Starfish Project & Dwell collaboration
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F o r // t h e // S p i r i t 
G o d // g a v e // u s
d o e s // n o t // m a k e 
u s // t i m i d // b u t 
g i v e s // u s // p o w e r 
l o v e // a n d // s e l f - d i s c i p l i n e 
2 // T i m o t h y // 1 : 7

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]]> This month Jenny McGee, founder of Starfish Project, joins Natalie to discuss 2 Timothy 1:7.  Starfish Project exists to help exploited women and girls experience freedom, establish independence and develop careers.  This amazing organization came about when Jenny took a bold step of faith to help those around her.

Here's what we're talking about today!
-The Dwell Differently + Starfish Project necklace collaboration.
-The creation of Starfish Project in Asia.
-How the jewelry is helping to establish careers and confidence.
-Jenny's background and what brought her to Asia.
-Stepping boldly into the calling that God lays on our hearts.

John 1:5 Necklace : Starfish Project & Dwell collaboration
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F o r // t h e // S p i r i t 
G o d // g a v e // u s
d o e s // n o t // m a k e 
u s // t i m i d // b u t 
g i v e s // u s // p o w e r 
l o v e // a n d // s e l f - d i s c i p l i n e 
2 // T i m o t h y // 1 : 7

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]]> Jenny McGee Buzzsprout-8977120 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0500 852 starfish project, jewelry with a purpose, women helping women, 2 Timothy 1:7, dwell, dwell differently, scripture memory 97 full false Empowered by the Spirit - Vera & Natalie Empowered by the Spirit - Vera & Natalie This month we are talking about how God's own Spirit lives in us, giving us power, love, and self-discipline. Oh YEAH!

Vera and Nat take you through each of these concepts, talking about which of these gifts of the Spirit speaks most to them, why this verse only tackles three gifts of the Spirit, and even the why some translations have sound mind instead of self-discipline. It's some good stuff people.

Can't wait to get going on this verse:

F o r  //  t h e  //  S p i r i t 
G o d  //  g a v e  //  u s
d o e s  //  n o t  //  m a k e   
u s  //  t i m i d  //  b u t   
g i v e s  //  u s  //  p o w e r   
l o v e  //  a n d  //  s e l f - d i s c i p l i n e
2  //  T i m o t h y  //  1 : 7

For more insights into this month's verse, check out Natalie's weekly devo on the Dwell website, www.dwelldifferently.com.

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]]> This month we are talking about how God's own Spirit lives in us, giving us power, love, and self-discipline. Oh YEAH!

Vera and Nat take you through each of these concepts, talking about which of these gifts of the Spirit speaks most to them, why this verse only tackles three gifts of the Spirit, and even the why some translations have sound mind instead of self-discipline. It's some good stuff people.

Can't wait to get going on this verse:

F o r  //  t h e  //  S p i r i t 
G o d  //  g a v e  //  u s
d o e s  //  n o t  //  m a k e   
u s  //  t i m i d  //  b u t   
g i v e s  //  u s  //  p o w e r   
l o v e  //  a n d  //  s e l f - d i s c i p l i n e
2  //  T i m o t h y  //  1 : 7

For more insights into this month's verse, check out Natalie's weekly devo on the Dwell website, www.dwelldifferently.com.

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]]> Natalie Abbott Buzzsprout-8951638 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 03:00:00 -0500 1222 96 full false The Art of the Gracious "No" - Alli Worthington The Art of the Gracious "No" - Alli Worthington This episode is so so good.  Alli is bringing it home and wrapping up her last episode with us by leaving us with some very encouraging tips on how to put rest into practice.  She's giving us permission to offer a gracious "no" when we need to.  She's encouraging us to take care of what's in front of us.  And, she's even suggesting that we make a "stop doing" list. 

We hope that this verse and these conversations have encouraged you to find rest this month.  Thanks for listening!

Find out more about Alli Worthington here.

r e t u r n // t o // y o u r // r e s t
m y // s o u l 
f o r // t h e // L o r d 
h a s // b e e n // g o o d // t o // y o u.
p s a l m 116 : 7


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]]> This episode is so so good.  Alli is bringing it home and wrapping up her last episode with us by leaving us with some very encouraging tips on how to put rest into practice.  She's giving us permission to offer a gracious "no" when we need to.  She's encouraging us to take care of what's in front of us.  And, she's even suggesting that we make a "stop doing" list. 

We hope that this verse and these conversations have encouraged you to find rest this month.  Thanks for listening!

Find out more about Alli Worthington here.

r e t u r n // t o // y o u r // r e s t
m y // s o u l 
f o r // t h e // L o r d 
h a s // b e e n // g o o d // t o // y o u.
p s a l m 116 : 7


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]]> Alli Worthington Buzzsprout-8680713 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0500 889 Alli Worthington, rest, busy, family life, dwell, dwell differently, bible memory, christian podcast 95 full false Patterns of Rest - Alli Worthington Patterns of Rest - Alli Worthington It's summer.  Maybe that means a slower pace and relaxing days... Or... maybe that means new patterns and routines and a faster-than-normal post pandemic pace.  Whatever your schedule looks like these days, we bet you'd benefit from finding a healthy pattern of rest.

Today we're talking about biblical rest. What is it and how do we work towards it?   Alli has some great tips for us.

Find out more about Alli Worthington here.
r e t u r n // t o // y o u r // r e s t
m y // s o u l 
f o r // t h e // L o r d 
h a s // b e e n // g o o d // t o // y o u.
p s a l m 116 : 7

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]]> It's summer.  Maybe that means a slower pace and relaxing days... Or... maybe that means new patterns and routines and a faster-than-normal post pandemic pace.  Whatever your schedule looks like these days, we bet you'd benefit from finding a healthy pattern of rest.

Today we're talking about biblical rest. What is it and how do we work towards it?   Alli has some great tips for us.

Find out more about Alli Worthington here.
r e t u r n // t o // y o u r // r e s t
m y // s o u l 
f o r // t h e // L o r d 
h a s // b e e n // g o o d // t o // y o u.
p s a l m 116 : 7

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]]> Alli Worthington Buzzsprout-8680707 Mon, 19 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0500 851 rest, biblical rest, alli worthington, dwell, dwell differently, busy, finding rest, psalm 116, the lord is good, christian author 94 full false Quality Freak Out Time - Alli Worthington Quality Freak Out Time - Alli Worthington Do you need to schedule some "quality freak out time"?

We can't wait for you to hear about how important it can be from this month's featured guest, Alli Worthington. She's an author, speaker, coach, wife, and busy mom of 5 sons.

And we just love her! She has so much to teach us about what it looks like to really rest. She's got so much wisdom on this topic, in fact, she wrote the book about it; it's called Breaking Busy : How To Find Peace & Purpose in a World of Crazy. We just know you're gonna love hearing from her about how to take a break from the busy and get to the heart of rest.

In today's episode Alli and Natalie talk about the differences between good busy and bad busy. And Alli gives us permission to schedule some "quality freak out time" when we need it!

To learn more about Alli and her books and resources, check out her site here.

r e t u r n // t o // y o u r // r e s t
m y // s o u l 
f o r // t h e // L o r d 
h a s // b e e n // g o o d // t o // y o u.
p s a l m 116 : 7

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]]> Do you need to schedule some "quality freak out time"?

We can't wait for you to hear about how important it can be from this month's featured guest, Alli Worthington. She's an author, speaker, coach, wife, and busy mom of 5 sons.

And we just love her! She has so much to teach us about what it looks like to really rest. She's got so much wisdom on this topic, in fact, she wrote the book about it; it's called Breaking Busy : How To Find Peace & Purpose in a World of Crazy. We just know you're gonna love hearing from her about how to take a break from the busy and get to the heart of rest.

In today's episode Alli and Natalie talk about the differences between good busy and bad busy. And Alli gives us permission to schedule some "quality freak out time" when we need it!

To learn more about Alli and her books and resources, check out her site here.

r e t u r n // t o // y o u r // r e s t
m y // s o u l 
f o r // t h e // L o r d 
h a s // b e e n // g o o d // t o // y o u.
p s a l m 116 : 7

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]]> Natalie Abbott Buzzsprout-8680594 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0500 880 Alli Worthington, rest, busy, family life, dwell, dwell differently, bible memory, christian podcast 93 full false Need Some Rest? - Vera & Natalie Need Some Rest? - Vera & Natalie Summer is in full swing, life's pace is picking up in this post pandemic time, and this verse is bringing us something that we need : R E S T.  If you're a long time listener, you know that this first week of the month is always Vera & Natalie (Dwell Co-Founders/sisters) introducing the new verse to us and sharing some of their thoughts.  We are eager to jump into Psalm 116:7 with you all this month.  May your soul find rest as you memorize and learn about this verse.

*Get Out of Your Head by Jennie Allen

r e t u r n // t o
y o u r  // r e s t  
m y // s o u l 
f o r // t h e 
L O R D // h a s 
b e e n // g o o d   
t o // y o u 
p s a l m // 1 1 6 : 7

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]]> Summer is in full swing, life's pace is picking up in this post pandemic time, and this verse is bringing us something that we need : R E S T.  If you're a long time listener, you know that this first week of the month is always Vera & Natalie (Dwell Co-Founders/sisters) introducing the new verse to us and sharing some of their thoughts.  We are eager to jump into Psalm 116:7 with you all this month.  May your soul find rest as you memorize and learn about this verse.

*Get Out of Your Head by Jennie Allen

r e t u r n // t o
y o u r  // r e s t  
m y // s o u l 
f o r // t h e 
L O R D // h a s 
b e e n // g o o d   
t o // y o u 
p s a l m // 1 1 6 : 7

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-8803976 Mon, 05 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1288 rest, psalm, psalms, psalm 116:7, dwell, dwell differently, true rest, anxiety, trusting god, jennie allen, get out of your head 92 full false Released From My Courtroom - Ruth Chou Simons Released From My Courtroom - Ruth Chou Simons Oh friends.  This is a good one.  The final part of our verse leads us to the discussion of forgiveness.  We've all been there, in a spot where we need to forgive, or move towards forgiveness, but sometimes it is HARD!  We hope that today's episode will be encouraging to you in all the right ways.  We're thankful for Ruth's vulnerability and wisdom that she has shared today and throughout the month of June.  If you missed any of her past episodes, go take a quick listen!

b e // k i n d // a n d // c o m p a s s i o n a t e
t o // o n e // a n o t h e r,
f o r g i v i n g // e a c h // o t h e r
j u s t // a s // i n // C h r i s t
G o d // f o r g a v e // y o u.
E p h e s i a n s // 4: 3 2

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]]> Oh friends.  This is a good one.  The final part of our verse leads us to the discussion of forgiveness.  We've all been there, in a spot where we need to forgive, or move towards forgiveness, but sometimes it is HARD!  We hope that today's episode will be encouraging to you in all the right ways.  We're thankful for Ruth's vulnerability and wisdom that she has shared today and throughout the month of June.  If you missed any of her past episodes, go take a quick listen!

b e // k i n d // a n d // c o m p a s s i o n a t e
t o // o n e // a n o t h e r,
f o r g i v i n g // e a c h // o t h e r
j u s t // a s // i n // C h r i s t
G o d // f o r g a v e // y o u.
E p h e s i a n s // 4: 3 2

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]]> Ruth Chou Simons Buzzsprout-8564060 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1130 ruth chou simons, gracelaced, beholding and becoming, foundations, scripture art, artist, artwork, watercolor, dwell, dwell differently, scripture memory, bible verses, kindness, compassion, ephesians, forgiveness 91 full false A Posture of Kindness - Ruth Chou Simons A Posture of Kindness - Ruth Chou Simons Be kind and compassionate.  Ok...but...how? What exactly is kindness, and how can we muster that up all on our own?   These are the things we're diving into today with Ruth Chou Simons. 

We all encounter people who are difficult to be kind and compassionate towards.  That's just life.  But what we believe about God and the posture that we take towards those people,  impacts why and how we can show kindness.

Find out more about Ruth Chou Simons here.

b e // k i n d // a n d // c o m p a s s i o n a t e 
t o // o n e // a n o t h e r,
f o r g i v i n g // e a c h // o t h e r 
j u s t // a s // i n // C h r i s t
G o d // f o r g a v e // y o u.
E p h e s i a n s // 4: 3 2

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]]> Be kind and compassionate.  Ok...but...how? What exactly is kindness, and how can we muster that up all on our own?   These are the things we're diving into today with Ruth Chou Simons. 

We all encounter people who are difficult to be kind and compassionate towards.  That's just life.  But what we believe about God and the posture that we take towards those people,  impacts why and how we can show kindness.

Find out more about Ruth Chou Simons here.

b e // k i n d // a n d // c o m p a s s i o n a t e 
t o // o n e // a n o t h e r,
f o r g i v i n g // e a c h // o t h e r 
j u s t // a s // i n // C h r i s t
G o d // f o r g a v e // y o u.
E p h e s i a n s // 4: 3 2

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]]> Ruth Chou Simons Buzzsprout-8556789 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0500 995 ruth chou simons, gracelaced, beholding and becoming, foundations, scripture art, artist, artwork, watercolor, dwell, dwell differently, scripture memory, bible verses, kindness, compassion, ephesians 90 full false Beauty in the Word - Ruth Chou Simons Beauty in the Word - Ruth Chou Simons We are thrilled to introduce you to our June Dwell Guest, Ruth Chou Simons! You may know her from  her art and lifestyle brand, Gracelaced, or from some of her recent writings such as Beholding and Becoming or Foundations.  If you don't know her yet, today is a great opportunity to hear from her and to be encouraged!

In today's episode Ruth is sharing her eye for beauty with us.  We love connecting with other artists who are working toward drawing us closer to God and his Word.  You're going to love spending the month of June with us and with Ruth!

Find out more about Ruth Chou Simons here.
ESV Journaling Bible "Be Transformed"

b e // k i n d // a n d // c o m p a s s i o n a t e 
t o // o n e // a n o t h e r,
f o r g i v i n g // e a c h // o t h e r 
j u s t // a s // i n // C h r i s t
G o d // f o r g a v e // y o u.
E p h e s i a n s // 4: 3 2 

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]]> We are thrilled to introduce you to our June Dwell Guest, Ruth Chou Simons! You may know her from  her art and lifestyle brand, Gracelaced, or from some of her recent writings such as Beholding and Becoming or Foundations.  If you don't know her yet, today is a great opportunity to hear from her and to be encouraged!

In today's episode Ruth is sharing her eye for beauty with us.  We love connecting with other artists who are working toward drawing us closer to God and his Word.  You're going to love spending the month of June with us and with Ruth!

Find out more about Ruth Chou Simons here.
ESV Journaling Bible "Be Transformed"

b e // k i n d // a n d // c o m p a s s i o n a t e 
t o // o n e // a n o t h e r,
f o r g i v i n g // e a c h // o t h e r 
j u s t // a s // i n // C h r i s t
G o d // f o r g a v e // y o u.
E p h e s i a n s // 4: 3 2 

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]]> Ruth Chou Simons Buzzsprout-8556670 Mon, 14 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0500 804 ruth chou simons, gracelaced, beholding and becoming, foundations, scripture art, artist, artwork, watercolor, dwell, dwell differently, scripture memory, bible verses, kindness, compassion, ephesians 89 full false Simple, But Hard - Vera & Natalie Simple, But Hard - Vera & Natalie At first glance, the application of our verse this month seems simple.  But when we really break it down... it's actually a little more tricky than we'd like to admit! Kindness, compassion, forgiveness—can we do it? Not on our own. But, because of what Jesus as done for us, there's hope.  We can't wait to dig into this with you more today and throughout June!

B e // k i n d  
a n d  // c o m p a s s i o n a t e 
t o //  o n e //  a n o t h e r ,   
f o r g i v i n g  //  e a c h  //  o t h e r ,   
j u s t  // a s //  i n //  C h r i s t  
G o d //  f o r g a v e //  y ou .  
E p h e s i a n s //  4 : 3 2

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]]> At first glance, the application of our verse this month seems simple.  But when we really break it down... it's actually a little more tricky than we'd like to admit! Kindness, compassion, forgiveness—can we do it? Not on our own. But, because of what Jesus as done for us, there's hope.  We can't wait to dig into this with you more today and throughout June!

B e // k i n d  
a n d  // c o m p a s s i o n a t e 
t o //  o n e //  a n o t h e r ,   
f o r g i v i n g  //  e a c h  //  o t h e r ,   
j u s t  // a s //  i n //  C h r i s t  
G o d //  f o r g a v e //  y ou .  
E p h e s i a n s //  4 : 3 2

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-8635202 Mon, 07 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1192 kindess, compassion, forgiveness, ephesians 4:32, dwell, dwell differently, scripture memory 88 full false Special: KID Guests! - The Bush Family Special: KID Guests! - The Bush Family A few weeks ago we received the sweetest letters from a few of our youngest Dwell members.  They shared with us how much they love using their Dwell kits to memorize scripture.  We were so excited about what they share with us that we knew we had to turn around and share it with you today!  

Enjoy our chat with the Busch family kids.  We know you'll be as encouraged as we were.

D o // n o t // c o n f o r m 
t o // t h e // p a t t e r n // o f // t h i s // w o r l d
b u t // b e // t r a n s f o r m e d // b y // t h e
r e n e w i n g // o f // y o u r // m i n d . 
T h e n // y o u // w i l l  // b e // a b l e // t o // t e s t 
a n d // a p p r o v e // w h a t // G o d ’ s // w i l l // i s — 
h i s // g o o d // p l e a s i n g // a n d // p e r f e c t // w i l l .
R O M A N S // 12 // 2

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]]> A few weeks ago we received the sweetest letters from a few of our youngest Dwell members.  They shared with us how much they love using their Dwell kits to memorize scripture.  We were so excited about what they share with us that we knew we had to turn around and share it with you today!  

Enjoy our chat with the Busch family kids.  We know you'll be as encouraged as we were.

D o // n o t // c o n f o r m 
t o // t h e // p a t t e r n // o f // t h i s // w o r l d
b u t // b e // t r a n s f o r m e d // b y // t h e
r e n e w i n g // o f // y o u r // m i n d . 
T h e n // y o u // w i l l  // b e // a b l e // t o // t e s t 
a n d // a p p r o v e // w h a t // G o d ’ s // w i l l // i s — 
h i s // g o o d // p l e a s i n g // a n d // p e r f e c t // w i l l .
R O M A N S // 12 // 2

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]]> The Bush Family Buzzsprout-8543663 Mon, 31 May 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1200 kids in scripture, kids, memorize the word, helping kids, christian family, families in the word, dwell, dwell differently, temporary tattoos, bible memory, scripture memory 87 full false Renewing Your Mind - Crystal Paine Renewing Your Mind - Crystal Paine These show notes are going to be GOLD for you today! Crystal wraps up her last interview with us by sharing a huge list of tips for cramming as much of God's word into your mind as possible.  Check those resources out below!

Daily Light, Morning & Evening Edition by Samuel Bagster
She Reads Truth & He Reads Truth daily reading plans
YouVersion Bible App
Bible Gateway
First 5 App

Learn more about Crystal here.
Check out Crystal's new book, Love Centered Parenting.
Listen to The Crystal Paine Show.

D o // n o t // c o n f o r m
t o // t h e // p a t t e r n 
o f // t h i s // w o r l d
b u t // b e // t r a n s f o r m e d
b y // t h e // r e n e w i n g  
o f // y o u r // m i n d . 
T h e n // y o u // w i l l 
b e // a b l e // t o  // t e s t   
a n d //  a p p r o v e  // w h a t 
G o d ’ s // w i l l // i s — 
h i s // g o o d // p l e a s i n g
a n d // p e r f e c t // w i l l .
R O M A N S // 12 // 2

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]]> These show notes are going to be GOLD for you today! Crystal wraps up her last interview with us by sharing a huge list of tips for cramming as much of God's word into your mind as possible.  Check those resources out below!

Daily Light, Morning & Evening Edition by Samuel Bagster
She Reads Truth & He Reads Truth daily reading plans
YouVersion Bible App
Bible Gateway
First 5 App

Learn more about Crystal here.
Check out Crystal's new book, Love Centered Parenting.
Listen to The Crystal Paine Show.

D o // n o t // c o n f o r m
t o // t h e // p a t t e r n 
o f // t h i s // w o r l d
b u t // b e // t r a n s f o r m e d
b y // t h e // r e n e w i n g  
o f // y o u r // m i n d . 
T h e n // y o u // w i l l 
b e // a b l e // t o  // t e s t   
a n d //  a p p r o v e  // w h a t 
G o d ’ s // w i l l // i s — 
h i s // g o o d // p l e a s i n g
a n d // p e r f e c t // w i l l .
R O M A N S // 12 // 2

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]]> Crystal Paine Buzzsprout-8406223 Mon, 24 May 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1157 romans, romans 12, gods will, discernment, money saving mom, crystal paine, dwell, dwell differently 86 full false How Would "Loved You" Live? - Crystal Paine How Would "Loved You" Live? - Crystal Paine We don't want to give all the good stuff from today's episode away... but here's one of our favorite tidbits.

During our chat, Crystal mentions that she often thinks of the question, " How would 'loved me' live?".  Pushing out the lies, and leaning into the truth that you are loved by God; how would that impact your life? Renewing our minds with scriptural truth makes all the difference.

Learn more about Crystal here.
Check out Crystal's new book, Love Centered Parenting.
Listen to The Crystal Paine Show.

D o // n o t // c o n f o r m
t o // t h e // p a t t e r n 
o f // t h i s // w o r l d
b u t // b e // t r a n s f o r m e d
b y // t h e // r e n e w i n g  
o f // y o u r // m i n d . 
T h e n // y o u // w i l l 
b e // a b l e // t o  // t e s t   
a n d //  a p p r o v e  // w h a t 
G o d ’ s // w i l l // i s — 
h i s // g o o d // p l e a s i n g
a n d // p e r f e c t // w i l l .
R O M A N S // 12 // 2

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]]> We don't want to give all the good stuff from today's episode away... but here's one of our favorite tidbits.

During our chat, Crystal mentions that she often thinks of the question, " How would 'loved me' live?".  Pushing out the lies, and leaning into the truth that you are loved by God; how would that impact your life? Renewing our minds with scriptural truth makes all the difference.

Learn more about Crystal here.
Check out Crystal's new book, Love Centered Parenting.
Listen to The Crystal Paine Show.

D o // n o t // c o n f o r m
t o // t h e // p a t t e r n 
o f // t h i s // w o r l d
b u t // b e // t r a n s f o r m e d
b y // t h e // r e n e w i n g  
o f // y o u r // m i n d . 
T h e n // y o u // w i l l 
b e // a b l e // t o  // t e s t   
a n d //  a p p r o v e  // w h a t 
G o d ’ s // w i l l // i s — 
h i s // g o o d // p l e a s i n g
a n d // p e r f e c t // w i l l .
R O M A N S // 12 // 2

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]]> Crystal Paine Buzzsprout-8391871 Mon, 17 May 2021 02:00:00 -0500 830 crystal paine, renew your mind, romans 12, gospel, truth, scripture, memorize scripture, bible memory, money saving mom, live in truth, dwell, dwell differently, monthly memory verse, do not conform 85 full false Seeking Discernment - Crystal Paine Seeking Discernment - Crystal Paine Ready to meet our May Featured Guest? Let us introduce you to Crystal Paine!  Crystal is a wife, mom, speaker, author, and online entrepreneur.  You may know her as The Money Saving Mom, or as the author of Love Centered Parenting. 

Today we're talking about our verse, Romans 12:2, and how the discernment of God's will has played out in Crystal's life over the past few years.  Thanks for listening!

Learn more about Crystal here.
Check out Crystal's new book, Love Centered Parenting.
Listen to The Crystal Paine Show.

D o // n o t // c o n f o r m
t o // t h e // p a t t e r n 
o f // t h i s // w o r l d
b u t // b e // t r a n s f o r m e d
b y // t h e // r e n e w i n g  
o f // y o u r // m i n d . 
T h e n // y o u // w i l l 
b e // a b l e // t o  // t e s t   
a n d //  a p p r o v e  // w h a t 
G o d ’ s // w i l l // i s — 
h i s // g o o d // p l e a s i n g
a n d // p e r f e c t // w i l l .
R O M A N S // 12 // 2

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]]> Ready to meet our May Featured Guest? Let us introduce you to Crystal Paine!  Crystal is a wife, mom, speaker, author, and online entrepreneur.  You may know her as The Money Saving Mom, or as the author of Love Centered Parenting. 

Today we're talking about our verse, Romans 12:2, and how the discernment of God's will has played out in Crystal's life over the past few years.  Thanks for listening!

Learn more about Crystal here.
Check out Crystal's new book, Love Centered Parenting.
Listen to The Crystal Paine Show.

D o // n o t // c o n f o r m
t o // t h e // p a t t e r n 
o f // t h i s // w o r l d
b u t // b e // t r a n s f o r m e d
b y // t h e // r e n e w i n g  
o f // y o u r // m i n d . 
T h e n // y o u // w i l l 
b e // a b l e // t o  // t e s t   
a n d //  a p p r o v e  // w h a t 
G o d ’ s // w i l l // i s — 
h i s // g o o d // p l e a s i n g
a n d // p e r f e c t // w i l l .
R O M A N S // 12 // 2

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]]> Crystal Paine Buzzsprout-8385633 Mon, 10 May 2021 02:00:00 -0500 989 discernment, money saving mom, love centered parenting, christian author, christian blogger, foster care, parenting, romans 12, dwell, dwell differently 84 full false He Showed Up - Vera & Natalie He Showed Up - Vera & Natalie New month, new verse!

Today we're diving in to talk about Romans 12:2.  
Vera & Natalie share personal experiences of times when they were wrestling through discerning God's will for their lives.

D o // n o t // c o n f o r m
t o // t h e // p a t t e r n 
o f // t h i s // w o r l d
b u t // b e // t r a n s f o r m e d
b y // t h e // r e n e w i n g  
o f // y o u r // m i n d . 
T h e n // y o u // w i l l 
b e // a b l e // t o  // t e s t   
a n d //  a p p r o v e  // w h a t 
G o d ’ s // w i l l // i s — 
h i s // g o o d // p l e a s i n g
a n d // p e r f e c t // w i l l .
R O M A N S // 12 // 2

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]]> New month, new verse!

Today we're diving in to talk about Romans 12:2.  
Vera & Natalie share personal experiences of times when they were wrestling through discerning God's will for their lives.

D o // n o t // c o n f o r m
t o // t h e // p a t t e r n 
o f // t h i s // w o r l d
b u t // b e // t r a n s f o r m e d
b y // t h e // r e n e w i n g  
o f // y o u r // m i n d . 
T h e n // y o u // w i l l 
b e // a b l e // t o  // t e s t   
a n d //  a p p r o v e  // w h a t 
G o d ’ s // w i l l // i s — 
h i s // g o o d // p l e a s i n g
a n d // p e r f e c t // w i l l .
R O M A N S // 12 // 2

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-8416374 Mon, 03 May 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1286 gods will, provision, romans 12, renew your mind, discern god's will, discernment, moving, listening to god, sisters, dwell, dwell differently 83 full false Are You There? - Christine Gordon Are You There? - Christine Gordon Just beyond our verse, Romans 8:31, we find a list of things that often times feel like they can separate us from God.  What's on your list? Stress? Anxiety? You name it- it's included in the "N O T H I N G" that can detach you from God and his love for you.

We have been so blessed by our time with Christine Gordon this month, and we hope that you have been as well.  If you'd like to learn more from Chris, go check out At His Feet Studies, for a list of her studies.  We know you won't be disappointed!

W h a t // t h e n
s h a l l // w e // s a y
i n // r e s p o n s e
t o // t h e s e // t h i n g s ?
I f // G o d  // i s
f o r // u s // w h o // c a n
b e // a g a i n s t // u s ?
R o m a n s // 8 : 3 1

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]]> Just beyond our verse, Romans 8:31, we find a list of things that often times feel like they can separate us from God.  What's on your list? Stress? Anxiety? You name it- it's included in the "N O T H I N G" that can detach you from God and his love for you.

We have been so blessed by our time with Christine Gordon this month, and we hope that you have been as well.  If you'd like to learn more from Chris, go check out At His Feet Studies, for a list of her studies.  We know you won't be disappointed!

W h a t // t h e n
s h a l l // w e // s a y
i n // r e s p o n s e
t o // t h e s e // t h i n g s ?
I f // G o d  // i s
f o r // u s // w h o // c a n
b e // a g a i n s t // u s ?
R o m a n s // 8 : 3 1

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]]> Christine Gordon Buzzsprout-8363406 Mon, 26 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1257 god is for you, romans 8, with you always, dwell, dwell differently, temporary tattoos, study the bible, bible study, real struggles, accountability, special needs family 82 full false These Things - Christine Gordon These Things - Christine Gordon We're digging deeper this week! If you've got a Bible handy, pop it open to Romans 8 and join us in our chat about what Paul refers to as "these things".  Chris is bringing the truth today, and we are here for it.

Bonus - she's sharing a little bit more about how and why she wrote her study on Romans with her friend, Hope.  Enjoy!

W h a t // t h e n
s h a l l // w e // s a y
i n // r e s p o n s e
t o // t h e s e // t h i n g s ?
I f // G o d  // i s
f o r // u s // w h o // c a n
b e // a g a i n s t // u s ?
R o m a n s // 8 : 3 1

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]]> We're digging deeper this week! If you've got a Bible handy, pop it open to Romans 8 and join us in our chat about what Paul refers to as "these things".  Chris is bringing the truth today, and we are here for it.

Bonus - she's sharing a little bit more about how and why she wrote her study on Romans with her friend, Hope.  Enjoy!

W h a t // t h e n
s h a l l // w e // s a y
i n // r e s p o n s e
t o // t h e s e // t h i n g s ?
I f // G o d  // i s
f o r // u s // w h o // c a n
b e // a g a i n s t // u s ?
R o m a n s // 8 : 3 1

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]]> Christine Gordon Buzzsprout-8337508 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1116 romans, romans 8, christine gordon, at his feet studies, dwell, dwell differently, bible study, scripture memory, bible memory 81 full false Answering Life's Big Questions - Christine Gordon Answering Life's Big Questions - Christine Gordon Meet Christine Gordon. Chris writes Bible studies for At His Feet Studies—including one on the book of Romans. So you better believe that we're excited to pick her brain about this month's verse from Romans. 

Today we get to know Chris' story just a bit. If you're someone who always asks the "why" questions, you'll really relate to our discussion today.  Chris grew up with that question always on the forefront of her mind, and we are so thankful that she did. Her mind is well-trained for thinking and discussing life's big questions. Thankfully though, as Chris reminds us, it's not a WHY that we need, but a WHO—Jesus. And, if he's for us, who can be against us?

W h a t // t h e n
s h a l l // w e // s a y
i n // r e s p o n s e
t o // t h e s e // t h i n g s ?
I f // G o d  // i s 
f o r // u s // w h o // c a n
b e // a g a i n s t // u s ?
R o m a n s // 8 : 3 1

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]]> Meet Christine Gordon. Chris writes Bible studies for At His Feet Studies—including one on the book of Romans. So you better believe that we're excited to pick her brain about this month's verse from Romans. 

Today we get to know Chris' story just a bit. If you're someone who always asks the "why" questions, you'll really relate to our discussion today.  Chris grew up with that question always on the forefront of her mind, and we are so thankful that she did. Her mind is well-trained for thinking and discussing life's big questions. Thankfully though, as Chris reminds us, it's not a WHY that we need, but a WHO—Jesus. And, if he's for us, who can be against us?

W h a t // t h e n
s h a l l // w e // s a y
i n // r e s p o n s e
t o // t h e s e // t h i n g s ?
I f // G o d  // i s 
f o r // u s // w h o // c a n
b e // a g a i n s t // u s ?
R o m a n s // 8 : 3 1

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]]> Christine Gordon Buzzsprout-8233566 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1092 christine gordon, at his feet studies, bible studies, romans, romans 8, dwell, dwell differently 80 full false Someone Who's For Us - Vera & Natalie Someone Who's For Us - Vera & Natalie Our lives can feel full of things working against us.  Internal things. External things. Things unseen.  We NEED someone to be FOR us! And, good news, that's exactly what this month's verse tells us: God is for us.  He's bigger than every  hardship or worry.  Though we are unfaithful, he remains steady.

Thank you for listening and memorizing with us this month. We're so glad you're here!
-Vera & Nat

W h a t // t h e n
s h a l l // w e // s a y
i n // r e s p o n s e
t o // t h e s e // t h i n g s ?
I f // G o d  // i s  
f o r // u s // w h o // c a n 
b e // a g a i n s t // u s ?
R o m a n s // 8 : 3 1

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]]> Our lives can feel full of things working against us.  Internal things. External things. Things unseen.  We NEED someone to be FOR us! And, good news, that's exactly what this month's verse tells us: God is for us.  He's bigger than every  hardship or worry.  Though we are unfaithful, he remains steady.

Thank you for listening and memorizing with us this month. We're so glad you're here!
-Vera & Nat

W h a t // t h e n
s h a l l // w e // s a y
i n // r e s p o n s e
t o // t h e s e // t h i n g s ?
I f // G o d  // i s  
f o r // u s // w h o // c a n 
b e // a g a i n s t // u s ?
R o m a n s // 8 : 3 1

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-8233529 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1085 god is for us, romans 8. romans 8:31, dwell, dwell differently, april memory verse, scripture memory 79 full false Easter Traditions - Vera & Natalie Easter Traditions - Vera & Natalie How do you celebrate Easter? Do you have a certain candy that you always get? Is there a church service you look forward to each year?

Vera & Natalie share some of their favorite Easter traditions with us in today's episode. They've got everything from creepy bunny costumes to a special recipe your kids will love!  Thanks for listening - we hope that you experience the victory of the cross this Easter. 

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]]> How do you celebrate Easter? Do you have a certain candy that you always get? Is there a church service you look forward to each year?

Vera & Natalie share some of their favorite Easter traditions with us in today's episode. They've got everything from creepy bunny costumes to a special recipe your kids will love!  Thanks for listening - we hope that you experience the victory of the cross this Easter. 

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-8122544 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0500 910 easter, isaiah 53, the cross, resurrection, victory, peeps, easter bunny, resurrection buns, sunrise service, good friday, maundy thursday, holy week 78 full false Forgiven! - Curtis Gilbert Forgiven! - Curtis Gilbert There could not be any better news to share with you than this: as children of Jesus, we are forgiven! Once and for all. His wounds have healed us! That is true on the days you feel it and on the days you don't.

If you've ever wondered how to become a Christian, Pastor Curtis gives us the low down on what that looks like. It's both simple and profound. We hope you enjoy this final interview with Curtis Gilbert.  Thanks for listening!

b u t // h e // w a s // p i e r c e d
 f o r // o u r // t r a n s g r e s s i o n s,
h e // w a s // c r u s h e d // f o r // o u r // i  n i q u i t i e s;
t h e // p u n i s h m e n t // t h a t
b r o u g h t // u s // p e a c e // w a s // o n // h i m,
a n d // b y // h i s // w o u n d s // w e // a r e // h e a l e d.
isaiah 53:5

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]]> There could not be any better news to share with you than this: as children of Jesus, we are forgiven! Once and for all. His wounds have healed us! That is true on the days you feel it and on the days you don't.

If you've ever wondered how to become a Christian, Pastor Curtis gives us the low down on what that looks like. It's both simple and profound. We hope you enjoy this final interview with Curtis Gilbert.  Thanks for listening!

b u t // h e // w a s // p i e r c e d
 f o r // o u r // t r a n s g r e s s i o n s,
h e // w a s // c r u s h e d // f o r // o u r // i  n i q u i t i e s;
t h e // p u n i s h m e n t // t h a t
b r o u g h t // u s // p e a c e // w a s // o n // h i m,
a n d // b y // h i s // w o u n d s // w e // a r e // h e a l e d.
isaiah 53:5

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]]> https://dwelldifferently.com/pages/podcast-2 Curtis Gilbert Buzzsprout-8014772 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0500 851 easter, how to become a Christian, resurrection, curtis gilbert, dwell, dwell differently, christian podcast, good friday, holy week, isaiah 53, forgiven, forgiveness 77 full false What's So Good About Good Friday? - Curtis Gilbert What's So Good About Good Friday? - Curtis Gilbert What exactly is Good Friday? Why do we call it that? If you've ever wondered this, or maybe you've been asked this question, but weren't really sure how to answer it, today's chat is going to help you out!

The day of celebration is coming, but we can't get there without first going through this sacrifice of Good Friday. We can't wait to look at this day through the lens of Easter.

b u t // h e // w a s // p i e r c e d
 f o r // o u r // t r a n s g r e s s i o n s,
h e // w a s // c r u s h e d // f o r // o u r // i  n i q u i t i e s;
t h e // p u n i s h m e n t // t h a t
b r o u g h t // u s // p e a c e // w a s // o n // h i m,
a n d // b y // h i s // w o u n d s // w e // a r e // h e a l e d.
isaiah 53:5

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]]> What exactly is Good Friday? Why do we call it that? If you've ever wondered this, or maybe you've been asked this question, but weren't really sure how to answer it, today's chat is going to help you out!

The day of celebration is coming, but we can't get there without first going through this sacrifice of Good Friday. We can't wait to look at this day through the lens of Easter.

b u t // h e // w a s // p i e r c e d
 f o r // o u r // t r a n s g r e s s i o n s,
h e // w a s // c r u s h e d // f o r // o u r // i  n i q u i t i e s;
t h e // p u n i s h m e n t // t h a t
b r o u g h t // u s // p e a c e // w a s // o n // h i m,
a n d // b y // h i s // w o u n d s // w e // a r e // h e a l e d.
isaiah 53:5

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]]> http://easter, resurrection, curtis gilbert, dwell, dwell differently, christian podcast, good friday, holy week, isaiah 53 Curtis Gilbert Buzzsprout-7921735 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0500 928 76 full false Finding Peace - Curtis Gilbert Finding Peace - Curtis Gilbert It's time to introduce you to our March featured guest, Curtis Gilbert!
Pastor Curtis our very own cofounder, Vera Schmitz's, pastor. He's Senior Pastor of the Journey Church in St. Louis, MO.

Today, Pastor Curtis is helping us to look towards the victory of Easter that's just around the corner. He shares some of his own story of how he personally experienced the peace and healing of Jesus in his own life. We can't wait for you to meet him, he is both deep and lighthearted. You're going to enjoy listening in as we start digging into this month's verse:

b u t // h e // w a s // p i e r c e d
 f o r // o u r // t r a n s g r e s s i o n s,
h e // w a s // c r u s h e d // f o r // o u r // i  n i q u i t i e s;
t h e // p u n i s h m e n t // t h a t
b r o u g h t // u s // p e a c e // w a s // o n // h i m,
a n d // b y // h i s // w o u n d s // w e // a r e // h e a l e d.
isaiah 53:5

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]]> It's time to introduce you to our March featured guest, Curtis Gilbert!
Pastor Curtis our very own cofounder, Vera Schmitz's, pastor. He's Senior Pastor of the Journey Church in St. Louis, MO.

Today, Pastor Curtis is helping us to look towards the victory of Easter that's just around the corner. He shares some of his own story of how he personally experienced the peace and healing of Jesus in his own life. We can't wait for you to meet him, he is both deep and lighthearted. You're going to enjoy listening in as we start digging into this month's verse:

b u t // h e // w a s // p i e r c e d
 f o r // o u r // t r a n s g r e s s i o n s,
h e // w a s // c r u s h e d // f o r // o u r // i  n i q u i t i e s;
t h e // p u n i s h m e n t // t h a t
b r o u g h t // u s // p e a c e // w a s // o n // h i m,
a n d // b y // h i s // w o u n d s // w e // a r e // h e a l e d.
isaiah 53:5

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]]> Curtis Gilbert Buzzsprout-7906309 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0600 810 easter, victory, christ's death, our freedom, gospel truth, resurrection, curtis gilbert, journey church, isaiah 53 75 full false Hard But Hopeful - Vera & Natalie Hard But Hopeful - Vera & Natalie Easter is just around the corner, and we plan to spend the nest few weeks setting our eyes and hearts on the cross.  Our verse holds both hard AND hopeful truth in it and we can't wait to unpack it with you.

b u t // h e // w a s // p i e r c e d // f o r // o u r  
t r a n s g r e s s i o n s,
h e // w a s // c r u s h e d // f o r // o u r
i n i q u i t i e s;
t h e // p u n i s h m e n t // t h a t // b r o u g h t
u s // p e a c e // w a s // o n // h i m,
a n d // b y // h i s // w o u n d s // w e // a r e // h e a l e d.
i s a i a h  53 : 5 

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]]> Easter is just around the corner, and we plan to spend the nest few weeks setting our eyes and hearts on the cross.  Our verse holds both hard AND hopeful truth in it and we can't wait to unpack it with you.

b u t // h e // w a s // p i e r c e d // f o r // o u r  
t r a n s g r e s s i o n s,
h e // w a s // c r u s h e d // f o r // o u r
i n i q u i t i e s;
t h e // p u n i s h m e n t // t h a t // b r o u g h t
u s // p e a c e // w a s // o n // h i m,
a n d // b y // h i s // w o u n d s // w e // a r e // h e a l e d.
i s a i a h  53 : 5 

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-8036458 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0600 942 easter, gospel, resurrection, healed, forgiven, the cross, dwell, dwell differently 74 full false Children of Light - Kristy Cambron Children of Light - Kristy Cambron We're wrapping up our time with Kristy Cambron  by talking about what it means to "live as children of light". You'll find some practical applications and some personal stories in today's conversation. What does this part of our memory verse mean to you? How are you a child of light? Don't be shy- share! Talking about this topic and holding one another accountable plays right into living this out!

f o r // y o u // w e r e // o n c e
D A R K N E S S
b u t // n o w // y o u // a r e
L I G H T
i n // t h e // l o r d.
l i v e // a s // c h i l d r e n // o f // l i g h t
EPHESIANS 5:8

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Kristy's  website
Instagram: @kristycambron
How to do Verse Mapping

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]]> We're wrapping up our time with Kristy Cambron  by talking about what it means to "live as children of light". You'll find some practical applications and some personal stories in today's conversation. What does this part of our memory verse mean to you? How are you a child of light? Don't be shy- share! Talking about this topic and holding one another accountable plays right into living this out!

f o r // y o u // w e r e // o n c e
D A R K N E S S
b u t // n o w // y o u // a r e
L I G H T
i n // t h e // l o r d.
l i v e // a s // c h i l d r e n // o f // l i g h t
EPHESIANS 5:8

Links from today's episode:
Kristy's  website
Instagram: @kristycambron
How to do Verse Mapping

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]]> Kristy Cambron Buzzsprout-7651786 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0600 1083 Kristy Cambron, Bible study, verse mapping, Ephesians, James, studying scripture 73 full false Map Your Bible! - Kristy Cambron Map Your Bible! - Kristy Cambron You're going to want to grab your pen and your Bible for this episode! Kristy Cambron is taking us on a Bible-mapping journey.  In this episode she breaks down the 5 steps to verse mapping. It is super practical and really simple. In this episode, Natalie and Kristy go deep with our verse discussion and actually verse map Ephesians 5:8 together. Do try this at home! We would love to know how you like it, so drop us a review or shoot us an email (dwell@dwelldifferently.com)!

f o r // y o u // w e r e // o n c e
D A R K N E S S
b u t // n o w // y o u // a r e
L I G H T
i n // t h e // l o r d.
l i v e // a s // c h i l d r e n // o f // l i g h t
EPHESIANS 5:8

Links from today's episode:
Kristy's  website
Instagram: @kristycambron
How to do Verse Mapping
Bible Gateway
Olive Tree Bible App
Blue Letter Bible
Bible Hub


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]]> You're going to want to grab your pen and your Bible for this episode! Kristy Cambron is taking us on a Bible-mapping journey.  In this episode she breaks down the 5 steps to verse mapping. It is super practical and really simple. In this episode, Natalie and Kristy go deep with our verse discussion and actually verse map Ephesians 5:8 together. Do try this at home! We would love to know how you like it, so drop us a review or shoot us an email (dwell@dwelldifferently.com)!

f o r // y o u // w e r e // o n c e
D A R K N E S S
b u t // n o w // y o u // a r e
L I G H T
i n // t h e // l o r d.
l i v e // a s // c h i l d r e n // o f // l i g h t
EPHESIANS 5:8

Links from today's episode:
Kristy's  website
Instagram: @kristycambron
How to do Verse Mapping
Bible Gateway
Olive Tree Bible App
Blue Letter Bible
Bible Hub


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]]> Kristy Cambron Buzzsprout-7615249 Mon, 15 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0600 1355 verse mapping, studying the bible, bible study, bible resources, kristy cambron 72 full false Stories of Light - Kristy Cambron Stories of Light - Kristy Cambron Friends, we are just so excited to introduce you to Kristy Cambron!

Kristy is an author who writes both fiction and non-fiction (a rare talent, for sure). It's not often you can read award-winning fiction and engage the Biblical text in deep study with the same author.  But Kristy does both, using her aptitude for research to create engaging stories and thorough Bible studies. We love what she's doing, and we're pretty sure you'll love her too.

Give today's episode a listen, to hear more about her story as we discuss our verse of the month: 

f o r // y o u // w e r e // o n c e
D A R K N E S S
b u t // n o w // y o u // a r e
L I G H T
i n // t h e // l o r d.
l i v e // a s // c h i l d r e n // o f // l i g h t
EPHESIANS 5:8

Want to read Kristy's latest book, or find out more about her verse mapping Bible and studies? Here you go:
Kristy's  website
Instagram: @kristycambron
The Paris Dressmaker
Verse Mapping Bibles

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]]> Friends, we are just so excited to introduce you to Kristy Cambron!

Kristy is an author who writes both fiction and non-fiction (a rare talent, for sure). It's not often you can read award-winning fiction and engage the Biblical text in deep study with the same author.  But Kristy does both, using her aptitude for research to create engaging stories and thorough Bible studies. We love what she's doing, and we're pretty sure you'll love her too.

Give today's episode a listen, to hear more about her story as we discuss our verse of the month: 

f o r // y o u // w e r e // o n c e
D A R K N E S S
b u t // n o w // y o u // a r e
L I G H T
i n // t h e // l o r d.
l i v e // a s // c h i l d r e n // o f // l i g h t
EPHESIANS 5:8

Want to read Kristy's latest book, or find out more about her verse mapping Bible and studies? Here you go:
Kristy's  website
Instagram: @kristycambron
The Paris Dressmaker
Verse Mapping Bibles

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]]> Kristy Cambron Buzzsprout-7520383 Mon, 08 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0600 854 life in the light, children of light, christian author, christian fiction, verse mapping, kristy cambron, ephesians 5 71 full false Live in the Light - Vera & Natalie Live in the Light - Vera & Natalie Happy February! We're on to our 2nd verse of the year:

f o r // y o u // w e r e // o n c e
D A R K N E S S
b u t // n o w // y o u // a r e
L I G H T
i n // t h e // l o r d.
l i v e // a s // c h i l d r e n // o f // l i g h t
EPHESIANS 5:8

This month we're going to break down what it means to "live as children of light", and we're going to dig into all that the light does. It reveals, it heals, it encourages growth... it's where we're meant to be! Thanks so much for memorizing and listening with us!

On this episode we mention:
*Get Out of Your Head, by Jennie Allen

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]]> Happy February! We're on to our 2nd verse of the year:

f o r // y o u // w e r e // o n c e
D A R K N E S S
b u t // n o w // y o u // a r e
L I G H T
i n // t h e // l o r d.
l i v e // a s // c h i l d r e n // o f // l i g h t
EPHESIANS 5:8

This month we're going to break down what it means to "live as children of light", and we're going to dig into all that the light does. It reveals, it heals, it encourages growth... it's where we're meant to be! Thanks so much for memorizing and listening with us!

On this episode we mention:
*Get Out of Your Head, by Jennie Allen

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-7395520 Mon, 01 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0600 961 light of the world, memorize scripture, scripture memory, bible verse, be the light, darkness and light, live in the light, Ephesians 70 full false Life on Life - Tracy Sullivan Life on Life - Tracy Sullivan How exactly do you encourage others? And what about taking it one step further; how do you encourage others in the Lord, making disciples!?

Tracy is the girl to help us unpack these questions! During today's episode, we dig into the  context of our verse in order to get to the practical application. We take a look at Paul's example of encouraging others. We hope you'll learn about what it looks like to live life on life, inviting others into the gospel and into our own, every day lives.

Want to know more about Tracy? Find out more here:
Tracy's  website
Instagram: @tracysullivandiscipleship
NEW book!:  Small Batch Discipleship

t h e r e f o r e // e n c o u r a g e // o n e 
a n o t h e r // a n d // b u i l d // e a c h 
o t h e r // u p, // j u s t // a s // i n
f a c t // y o u // a r e // d o i n g.
1 Thessalonians 5:11

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]]> How exactly do you encourage others? And what about taking it one step further; how do you encourage others in the Lord, making disciples!?

Tracy is the girl to help us unpack these questions! During today's episode, we dig into the  context of our verse in order to get to the practical application. We take a look at Paul's example of encouraging others. We hope you'll learn about what it looks like to live life on life, inviting others into the gospel and into our own, every day lives.

Want to know more about Tracy? Find out more here:
Tracy's  website
Instagram: @tracysullivandiscipleship
NEW book!:  Small Batch Discipleship

t h e r e f o r e // e n c o u r a g e // o n e 
a n o t h e r // a n d // b u i l d // e a c h 
o t h e r // u p, // j u s t // a s // i n
f a c t // y o u // a r e // d o i n g.
1 Thessalonians 5:11

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]]> Tracy Sullivan Buzzsprout-7375966 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0600 1332 discipleship, leadership, mentoring, small batch discipleship, christian author, discipleship training, christian leadership, tracy sullivan, 1 thessalonians, encouragement, community 69 full false Linking Arms - Tracy Sullivan Linking Arms - Tracy Sullivan Last week Tracy left us with a cliff hanger question:
"Who are the people that have had the most influence in your life?"
Are they famous authors? People in high leadership positions? Or are they teachers, mentors, friends, family members? In this episode we discuss how important relationships are and the role that they play in discipleship and leadership.

Want to know more about Tracy? Find out more here:
Tracy's  website
Instagram: @tracysullivandiscipleship
NEW book!:  Small Batch Discipleship

t h e r e f o r e // e n c o u r a g e // o n e 
a n o t h e r // a n d // b u i l d // e a c h 
o t h e r // u p, // j u s t // a s // i n
f a c t // y o u // a r e // d o i n g.
1 Thessalonians 5:11

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]]> Last week Tracy left us with a cliff hanger question:
"Who are the people that have had the most influence in your life?"
Are they famous authors? People in high leadership positions? Or are they teachers, mentors, friends, family members? In this episode we discuss how important relationships are and the role that they play in discipleship and leadership.

Want to know more about Tracy? Find out more here:
Tracy's  website
Instagram: @tracysullivandiscipleship
NEW book!:  Small Batch Discipleship

t h e r e f o r e // e n c o u r a g e // o n e 
a n o t h e r // a n d // b u i l d // e a c h 
o t h e r // u p, // j u s t // a s // i n
f a c t // y o u // a r e // d o i n g.
1 Thessalonians 5:11

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]]> Tracy Sullivan Buzzsprout-7247659 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0600 826 discipleship, leadership, mentoring, small batch discipleship, christian author, discipleship training, christian leadership, tracy sullivan, 1 thessalonians, encouragement, community 68 full false It's the Little Things - Tracy Sullivan It's the Little Things - Tracy Sullivan Do you have any friends that you are just deeply thankful for? The kind who share wisdom and truth, the kind who push hard for community? Today's guest, Tracy Sullivan, is one of those people.  This girl is passionate about the Word, about discipleship, and about community. We know you're gonna live her just  as much as we do.

Give today's episode a listen, and take a few minutes to answer Tracy's cliff hanger question at the end!

Want to know more about Tracy? Find out more here:
Tracy's  website
Instagram: @tracysullivandiscipleship
NEW book!:  Small Batch Discipleship

t h e r e f o r e // e n c o u r a g e // o n e 
a n o t h e r // a n d // b u i l d // e a c h 
o t h e r // u p, // j u s t // a s // i n
f a c t // y o u // a r e // d o i n g.
1 thessalonians 5:11

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]]> Do you have any friends that you are just deeply thankful for? The kind who share wisdom and truth, the kind who push hard for community? Today's guest, Tracy Sullivan, is one of those people.  This girl is passionate about the Word, about discipleship, and about community. We know you're gonna live her just  as much as we do.

Give today's episode a listen, and take a few minutes to answer Tracy's cliff hanger question at the end!

Want to know more about Tracy? Find out more here:
Tracy's  website
Instagram: @tracysullivandiscipleship
NEW book!:  Small Batch Discipleship

t h e r e f o r e // e n c o u r a g e // o n e 
a n o t h e r // a n d // b u i l d // e a c h 
o t h e r // u p, // j u s t // a s // i n
f a c t // y o u // a r e // d o i n g.
1 thessalonians 5:11

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]]> Tracy Sullivan Buzzsprout-7128445 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0600 954 encouragement, community, discipleship, small batch discipleship, discipleship coaching, christian author, 1 thessalonians, build one another up 67 full false Be the Encourager - Vera & Natalie Be the Encourager - Vera & Natalie Happy New Year, friends! The name of the game this month is ENCOURAGEMENT! We've got a new verse for you and we've got some great suggestions for how you can be an encourager. We can't wait to learn more and more about 1 Thessalonians 5:11 with you.

t h e r e f o r e // e n c o u r a g e // o n e 
a n o t h e r // a n d // b u i l d // e a c h 
o t h e r // u p, // j u s t // a s // i n
f a c t // y o u // a r e // d o i n g.
1 thessalonians 5:11

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]]> Happy New Year, friends! The name of the game this month is ENCOURAGEMENT! We've got a new verse for you and we've got some great suggestions for how you can be an encourager. We can't wait to learn more and more about 1 Thessalonians 5:11 with you.

t h e r e f o r e // e n c o u r a g e // o n e 
a n o t h e r // a n d // b u i l d // e a c h 
o t h e r // u p, // j u s t // a s // i n
f a c t // y o u // a r e // d o i n g.
1 thessalonians 5:11

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-6928178 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0600 995 1 Thessalonians, encouragement, encourager, kindness, friendship, building others up, new year, 2021, scripture memory 66 full false Dwell #65: Hindsight on 2020 - Vera & Natalie Dwell #65: Hindsight on 2020 - Vera & Natalie Before we close the door on 2020, let's take a quick look back at what the Lord has done this year.  It wan't an easy year, but we are certain that there has been holy work done through all that we've experienced.  Our memory verses have helped to root us to the Lord this year and we hope that they've done the same for you!

Here are some questions to get you thinking:
What particular verses impacted you the most this year?
How have you seen God show up this year?
What have you learned that you could have never learned without this difficult year?

Handbook to Prayer: Praying Scripture Back to God  by Kenneth Boa.

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]]> Before we close the door on 2020, let's take a quick look back at what the Lord has done this year.  It wan't an easy year, but we are certain that there has been holy work done through all that we've experienced.  Our memory verses have helped to root us to the Lord this year and we hope that they've done the same for you!

Here are some questions to get you thinking:
What particular verses impacted you the most this year?
How have you seen God show up this year?
What have you learned that you could have never learned without this difficult year?

Handbook to Prayer: Praying Scripture Back to God  by Kenneth Boa.

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-6953165 Wed, 30 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0600 1056 end of year, year in review, scripture memory, scripture review, 2020 review, christian podcast 65 full false Dwell #64: The Nature of Our God - Mary Wiley Dwell #64: The Nature of Our God - Mary Wiley What we believe about God impacts every decision that we make.  God is so good to give us his word so that we can know who he is! It has been a gift to spend time talking about God; the Alpha and Omega, who is, and who was, and who is to come, with Mary Wiley this month!

Find more about Mary here:
Mary's website
Instagram: @Marycwiley
Podcast: Everyday Theology + Questions Kids Ask

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]]> What we believe about God impacts every decision that we make.  God is so good to give us his word so that we can know who he is! It has been a gift to spend time talking about God; the Alpha and Omega, who is, and who was, and who is to come, with Mary Wiley this month!

Find more about Mary here:
Mary's website
Instagram: @Marycwiley
Podcast: Everyday Theology + Questions Kids Ask

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]]> Mary Wiley Buzzsprout-6903881 Wed, 23 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0600 1329 god's nature, who god is, who was, who is, who is to come, revelation 1, mary wiley, christian author, christian podcast 64 full false Dwell #63: In the Middle - Mary Wiley Dwell #63: In the Middle - Mary Wiley Week #2 with Mary Wiley - and it's a good one!

During our chat with Mary today, she so wisely reminds us that no matter what we feel like we're "in the middle" of, we can know for certain what - or who - is at the beginning and the end.

It's Jesus. He's the Alpha and the Omega, just like it says in our verse this month!

"I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God,  "who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." - Revelation 1:8

Find more about Mary here:
Mary's website
Instagram: @Marycwiley
Podcast: Everyday Theology + Questions Kids Ask

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]]> Week #2 with Mary Wiley - and it's a good one!

During our chat with Mary today, she so wisely reminds us that no matter what we feel like we're "in the middle" of, we can know for certain what - or who - is at the beginning and the end.

It's Jesus. He's the Alpha and the Omega, just like it says in our verse this month!

"I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God,  "who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." - Revelation 1:8

Find more about Mary here:
Mary's website
Instagram: @Marycwiley
Podcast: Everyday Theology + Questions Kids Ask

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]]> Mary Wiley Buzzsprout-6804496 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0600 924 alpha and omega, mary wiley, christian author, bible study, everyday theology, wisdom, parenting, revelation, revelation 1, never changing 63 full false Dwell #62: Part of A Bigger Story - Mary Wiley Dwell #62: Part of A Bigger Story - Mary Wiley Today, we welcome, Mary Wiley, our December featured guest, to the podcast!

Mary is the author of Everyday Theology, she's a podcast host, a wife and mama, a student of God's word, and a gifted teacher!  Mary is passionate about knowing what we believe, why we believe it, and why it matters.

You'll be blessed to hear her story of how she came to faith through a difficult season in life. We can't wait to chat more with Mary this month!

Find more about Mary here:
Mary's website
Instagram: @Marycwiley
Podcast: Everyday Theology + Questions Kids Ask

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]]> Today, we welcome, Mary Wiley, our December featured guest, to the podcast!

Mary is the author of Everyday Theology, she's a podcast host, a wife and mama, a student of God's word, and a gifted teacher!  Mary is passionate about knowing what we believe, why we believe it, and why it matters.

You'll be blessed to hear her story of how she came to faith through a difficult season in life. We can't wait to chat more with Mary this month!

Find more about Mary here:
Mary's website
Instagram: @Marycwiley
Podcast: Everyday Theology + Questions Kids Ask

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]]> Mary Wiley Buzzsprout-6674480 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0600 941 alpha and omega, mary wiley, christian author, bible study, everyday theology, wisdom, parenting, revelation, revelation 1, never changing 62 full false Dwell #61: So Long, 2020 - Vera & Natalie Dwell #61: So Long, 2020 - Vera & Natalie "Who is, and who was, and who is to come."
What a comfort this December verse is! 2020 has been a doozy, y'all. But, we haven't walked this crazy road alone. God, in his unchanging character, has met us time and time again.  

As we chose our 2020 memory verses last year, we could never have imagined how perfectly timed they would be! We have already prayed over and chosen our 2021 verses- and we promise we only picked realllly light hearted, easy ones! Just kidding (but we are praying that 2021 is kinder to us all!). We are so grateful that you're here learning scripture with us and listening as we introduce our December verse, Revelation 1:8:

I // a m 
t h e // A l p h a 
a n d //  t h e //  O m e g a
s a y s // t h e // L o r d // G o d
w h o // i s // a n d
w h o // w a s // a n d 
w h o // i s // t o // c o m e
T h e // A l m i g h t y
R e v e l a t i o n // 1 : 8

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]]> "Who is, and who was, and who is to come."
What a comfort this December verse is! 2020 has been a doozy, y'all. But, we haven't walked this crazy road alone. God, in his unchanging character, has met us time and time again.  

As we chose our 2020 memory verses last year, we could never have imagined how perfectly timed they would be! We have already prayed over and chosen our 2021 verses- and we promise we only picked realllly light hearted, easy ones! Just kidding (but we are praying that 2021 is kinder to us all!). We are so grateful that you're here learning scripture with us and listening as we introduce our December verse, Revelation 1:8:

I // a m 
t h e // A l p h a 
a n d //  t h e //  O m e g a
s a y s // t h e // L o r d // G o d
w h o // i s // a n d
w h o // w a s // a n d 
w h o // i s // t o // c o m e
T h e // A l m i g h t y
R e v e l a t i o n // 1 : 8

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-6584527 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0600 838 a year in the word, scripture memory, unchanging, alpha and omega, revelation, temporary tattoo, bread of life, know the word 61 full false Dwell #60: The Word In Action - Wren Robbins Dwell #60: The Word In Action - Wren Robbins We have to know the word of God. Why? Because Jesus tells us that it's what we live on! Not just bread, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.

Natalie and Wren are breaking down our verse and getting practical in today's episode. How exactly do we live on the word? Wren graciously shares with us a few ways that the word has been life to her during everyday moments and during difficult trials.

We have loved dwelling on Matthew 4:4 with you and with Wren this month. If you have a story to share about how this verse, or another verse, has been life to you this month, leave us a review and then shoot us an email! We love hearing from you! dwell@dwelldifferently.com


Find out more about Wren here.


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]]> We have to know the word of God. Why? Because Jesus tells us that it's what we live on! Not just bread, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.

Natalie and Wren are breaking down our verse and getting practical in today's episode. How exactly do we live on the word? Wren graciously shares with us a few ways that the word has been life to her during everyday moments and during difficult trials.

We have loved dwelling on Matthew 4:4 with you and with Wren this month. If you have a story to share about how this verse, or another verse, has been life to you this month, leave us a review and then shoot us an email! We love hearing from you! dwell@dwelldifferently.com


Find out more about Wren here.


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]]> Wren Robbins Buzzsprout-6517108 Wed, 25 Nov 2020 02:00:00 -0600 1157 dwell, dwell differently, scripture memory, not on bread alone, the word, memorize the word, practical bible reading, biblical truths, matthew 4:4 60 full false Dwell #59: Fighting Words - Wren Robbins Dwell #59: Fighting Words - Wren Robbins Pop Quiz! Do you know what's happening to Jesus as he shares Matthew 4:4 with us? Context is so important and we are answering this question for you in today's podcast with Wren Robbins.

Jesus tells us that we are not meant to live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. Scripture is not just important, it is crucial. It's our weapon against the enemy. It's our source of truth. It's our life line.  

As Wren shares, it's not a matter of IF you'll need scripture, but a matter of WHEN you'll need it. And guess what? It's all day, every day. 

Thanks for spending a few minutes listening in our our chat with Wren today. We're so glad you're here!


Find out more about Wren here.
Ellie Holcomb Fighting Words

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]]> Pop Quiz! Do you know what's happening to Jesus as he shares Matthew 4:4 with us? Context is so important and we are answering this question for you in today's podcast with Wren Robbins.

Jesus tells us that we are not meant to live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. Scripture is not just important, it is crucial. It's our weapon against the enemy. It's our source of truth. It's our life line.  

As Wren shares, it's not a matter of IF you'll need scripture, but a matter of WHEN you'll need it. And guess what? It's all day, every day. 

Thanks for spending a few minutes listening in our our chat with Wren today. We're so glad you're here!


Find out more about Wren here.
Ellie Holcomb Fighting Words

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]]> Wren Robbins Buzzsprout-6422896 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 02:00:00 -0600 917 scripture, matthew 4:4, bread of life, scripture memory, the word of life, christian podcast, ellie holcomb, fighting words, dwell, dwell differently, wren robbins 59 full false Dwell #58: What We Desperately Need - Wren Robbins Dwell #58: What We Desperately Need - Wren Robbins We are pumped to introduce you to our November Dwell guest, Wren Robbins! Wren is not new to the world of podcasts. In fact, she is  a Podcast Coach AND she's also the host of her own podcast- Friends of a Feather.

Today we're talking about just how desperately we need the Word to nourish us. Not just sometimes, not just when we're feeling a little out of sorts, but DAILY!  As always, this is just the first of three episodes chatting with our featured guest. Join us  each week as we dive deeper and deeper into our November memory verse:

Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'" -Matthew 4:4

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]]> We are pumped to introduce you to our November Dwell guest, Wren Robbins! Wren is not new to the world of podcasts. In fact, she is  a Podcast Coach AND she's also the host of her own podcast- Friends of a Feather.

Today we're talking about just how desperately we need the Word to nourish us. Not just sometimes, not just when we're feeling a little out of sorts, but DAILY!  As always, this is just the first of three episodes chatting with our featured guest. Join us  each week as we dive deeper and deeper into our November memory verse:

Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'" -Matthew 4:4

Find out more about Wren here.

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]]> Wren Robbins Buzzsprout-6298072 Wed, 11 Nov 2020 02:00:00 -0600 924 bread of life, memorize scripture, scripture memory, bible verse, matthew 4:4, gospel message, christian living, podcast, truth and life, scripture tattoo, temporary tattoo, memory tool, podcast coach, christian podcast, scripture, be in the word 58 full false Dwell #57: Words of Life - Vera & Natalie Dwell #57: Words of Life - Vera & Natalie Happy November! We could not be more excited to share this month's verse with you!

Jesus answered; "It is written: 'Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'" -Matthew 4:4

While this month is often filled with feasting on good food, we will also be dwelling on the idea that God's word is our true feast.  It's not the turkey and mashed potatoes that will keep us full- it's the very word of God. We are eager to share with you some examples of how the scriptures have fed our souls this year, and we also want to hear how that has happened for YOU! Shoot us an email, leave us a comment, head over to Insta and DM us...we want to know how you've been feasting on the word!

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]]> Happy November! We could not be more excited to share this month's verse with you!

Jesus answered; "It is written: 'Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'" -Matthew 4:4

While this month is often filled with feasting on good food, we will also be dwelling on the idea that God's word is our true feast.  It's not the turkey and mashed potatoes that will keep us full- it's the very word of God. We are eager to share with you some examples of how the scriptures have fed our souls this year, and we also want to hear how that has happened for YOU! Shoot us an email, leave us a comment, head over to Insta and DM us...we want to know how you've been feasting on the word!

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-6188863 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 02:00:00 -0600 991 light of the world, memorize scripture, scripture memory, bible verse, be the light, matthew 4:4, gospel message, christian living, podcast, truth and life, scripture tattoo, temporary tattoo, memory tool, bread of life, true feast, sustaining word 57 full false Dwell #56: Whole and Holy Thoughts - Kristin Funston Dwell #56: Whole and Holy Thoughts - Kristin Funston Today we're wrapping up our thoughts on the fruit of the Spirit, and hearing a few helpful tips from author, Kristin Funston.  Listen to today's episode to hear four helpful strategies that Kristin uses to help keep her mind focused on what's true.  We hope that you've been blessed by memorizing and dwelling on Galations 5:22-23 this month!

Read more from Kristin:
www.kristinfunson.com

*book noted in episode:
Nice: Why We Love to Be Liked and How God Calls Us to More
By Sharon Hodde Miller

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]]> Today we're wrapping up our thoughts on the fruit of the Spirit, and hearing a few helpful tips from author, Kristin Funston.  Listen to today's episode to hear four helpful strategies that Kristin uses to help keep her mind focused on what's true.  We hope that you've been blessed by memorizing and dwelling on Galations 5:22-23 this month!

Read more from Kristin:
www.kristinfunson.com

*book noted in episode:
Nice: Why We Love to Be Liked and How God Calls Us to More
By Sharon Hodde Miller

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]]> Kristin Funston Buzzsprout-6096238 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 02:00:00 -0500 1296 light of the world, memorize scripture, scripture memory, bible verse, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control 56 full false Dwell #55: Fruit We Cannot Manufacture - Kristin Funston Dwell #55: Fruit We Cannot Manufacture - Kristin Funston This week we're diving deeper into the fruits of the Spirit with Kristin Funston!

We're getting nitty gritty and talking about which fruits feel harder or easier for us to let show in our lives.  Which one has been a struggle for you lately?

Love? Joy? Peace? Maybe it's a few (or all of them)!  Listen in today for some encouragement about where these fruits truly come from in our lives.

To hear more from Kristin, check out her site here.

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]]> This week we're diving deeper into the fruits of the Spirit with Kristin Funston!

We're getting nitty gritty and talking about which fruits feel harder or easier for us to let show in our lives.  Which one has been a struggle for you lately?

Love? Joy? Peace? Maybe it's a few (or all of them)!  Listen in today for some encouragement about where these fruits truly come from in our lives.

To hear more from Kristin, check out her site here.

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]]> Kristin Funston Buzzsprout-5987290 Wed, 21 Oct 2020 02:00:00 -0500 1077 light of the world, memorize scripture, scripture memory, bible verse, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control 55 full false Dwell #54: Stop Striving - Kristin Funston Dwell #54: Stop Striving - Kristin Funston Meet our member of the month, Kristin Funston! Kristin is a Christian author, speaker, web designer, and regular contributor to multiple popular blogs. She's been featured on sites such as The Better Mom, City Moms Blog, FaithIt, TODAY Parenting, and Scary Mommy.

Today we're getting to know Kristin and hearing about how the fruits of the Spirit are a welcomed rest for our souls. To learn more about Kristin, check out her site and join us over the month of October as we chat with her weekly.

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]]> Meet our member of the month, Kristin Funston! Kristin is a Christian author, speaker, web designer, and regular contributor to multiple popular blogs. She's been featured on sites such as The Better Mom, City Moms Blog, FaithIt, TODAY Parenting, and Scary Mommy.

Today we're getting to know Kristin and hearing about how the fruits of the Spirit are a welcomed rest for our souls. To learn more about Kristin, check out her site and join us over the month of October as we chat with her weekly.

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]]> Kristin Funston Buzzsprout-5873530 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 02:00:00 -0500 907 light of the world, memorize scripture, scripture memory, bible verse, christian living, fruits of the Spirit, christian family, enneagram, scripture tattoo, temporary tattoo, memory tool, galations 54 full false Dwell #53: The Fruit of the Spirit - Vera & Natalie Dwell #53: The Fruit of the Spirit - Vera & Natalie But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Galatians 5:22-23

New month. New verse! We're jumping in and talking all about the fruits of the Spirit today. This list can sometimes feel intimidating, can't it? But when the Spirit is at work in us, and we step out in faith to allow these fruits to grow, amazing things can happen.  

We can't wait to see what God's going to do in our lives this month as we dwell on Galatians 5:22-23 together. Listen along today and ask the Lord to work on growing these fruits in your own heart.

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]]> But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Galatians 5:22-23

New month. New verse! We're jumping in and talking all about the fruits of the Spirit today. This list can sometimes feel intimidating, can't it? But when the Spirit is at work in us, and we step out in faith to allow these fruits to grow, amazing things can happen.  

We can't wait to see what God's going to do in our lives this month as we dwell on Galatians 5:22-23 together. Listen along today and ask the Lord to work on growing these fruits in your own heart.

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-5776000 Wed, 07 Oct 2020 02:00:00 -0500 902 light of the world, memorize scripture, scripture memory, bible verse, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control 53 full false Dwell #52: Dwell Q&A - Vera & Natalie Dwell #52: Dwell Q&A - Vera & Natalie How do you choose which verse to memorize?
How did you come up with that design?
Can I get past designs? 

You guys are curious about Dwell, and we love it! We're taking a little break from our normal podcast today so we can spend some time answering a few of your Dwell questions! Still have more you want to know? Feel free to email us any time! dwell@dwelldifferently.com.

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]]> How do you choose which verse to memorize?
How did you come up with that design?
Can I get past designs? 

You guys are curious about Dwell, and we love it! We're taking a little break from our normal podcast today so we can spend some time answering a few of your Dwell questions! Still have more you want to know? Feel free to email us any time! dwell@dwelldifferently.com.

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-5577967 Wed, 30 Sep 2020 02:00:00 -0500 1110 dwell differently, scripture memory, small business, scripture tattoos, behind the scenes, question and answer 52 full false Dwell #51: Powerful Light - Vera & Natalie Dwell #51: Powerful Light - Vera & Natalie You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden (Matt 5:14)

What a month it has been! Dwelling on this verse has been good for our souls.  Today, Vera & Natalie wrap up some final thoughts on what it means to be the light of the world. Light is so POWERFUL! No amount of darkness can ever overcome it! Isn't that encouraging!?

Thanks so much for tuning in today. Enjoy the recap, Natalie's brief singing debut, and also a little chatter about our favorite 90's boy bands. Team BSB? Team NKOTB? Either way- this episode is for you!

More about our September guest, Jamie Ivey:
Her latest book - You Be You
Podcasts she hosts - The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey & On The Other Side
Instagram - @jamieivey 

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]]> You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden (Matt 5:14)

What a month it has been! Dwelling on this verse has been good for our souls.  Today, Vera & Natalie wrap up some final thoughts on what it means to be the light of the world. Light is so POWERFUL! No amount of darkness can ever overcome it! Isn't that encouraging!?

Thanks so much for tuning in today. Enjoy the recap, Natalie's brief singing debut, and also a little chatter about our favorite 90's boy bands. Team BSB? Team NKOTB? Either way- this episode is for you!

More about our September guest, Jamie Ivey:
Her latest book - You Be You
Podcasts she hosts - The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey & On The Other Side
Instagram - @jamieivey 

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-5485213 Thu, 24 Sep 2020 02:00:00 -0500 922 light of the world, memorize scripture, scripture memory, bible verse, be the light, matthew 5:14, gospel message, christian living, podcast, truth and life, scripture tattoo, temporary tattoo, memory tool, calling, passion, share your faith, you be you, 51 full false Dwell #50: Crippling Comparison - Jamie Ivey Dwell #50: Crippling Comparison - Jamie Ivey You are the light of the world. A town on a hill cannot be hidden (Matt 5:14)

We don't know about you guys, but we have LOVED memorizing this verse and talking about it with Jamie Ivey this month! During our last chat with Jamie, we are taking a look at how comparison and discontentment can impact our ability to be a light in our world.  Jamie shares some great illustrations and tips with us to help us to overcome the temptation to fall into the comparison trap. 

More About Jamie:
Her latest book - You Be You
Podcasts she hosts - The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey & On The Other Side
Instagram - @jamieivey 

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]]> You are the light of the world. A town on a hill cannot be hidden (Matt 5:14)

We don't know about you guys, but we have LOVED memorizing this verse and talking about it with Jamie Ivey this month! During our last chat with Jamie, we are taking a look at how comparison and discontentment can impact our ability to be a light in our world.  Jamie shares some great illustrations and tips with us to help us to overcome the temptation to fall into the comparison trap. 

More About Jamie:
Her latest book - You Be You
Podcasts she hosts - The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey & On The Other Side
Instagram - @jamieivey 

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]]> Jamie Ivey Buzzsprout-5451556 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 02:00:00 -0500 958 light of the world, memorize scripture, scripture memory, bible verse, be the light, matthew 5:14, gospel message, christian living, podcast, truth and life, scripture tattoo, temporary tattoo, memory tool, calling, passion, jamie ivey, you be you, compar 50 full false Dwell #49: Your Voice Matters - Jamie Ivey Dwell #49: Your Voice Matters - Jamie Ivey You are the light of the world. A town on a hill cannot be hidden (Matt 5:14)

Your voice matters. Your light matters. Whether you're home with little kids, running a major corporation, or anywhere in between, you have exactly what you need to shine your light to those around you.  In our conversation with Jamie today, we put to rest the idea that hustle is what matters most, and we embrace the truth that God has given us each a specific calling and ability to use our light for Him.

More About Jamie:
Her latest book - You Be You
Podcasts she hosts - The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey & On The Other Side
Instagram - @jamieivey 

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]]> You are the light of the world. A town on a hill cannot be hidden (Matt 5:14)

Your voice matters. Your light matters. Whether you're home with little kids, running a major corporation, or anywhere in between, you have exactly what you need to shine your light to those around you.  In our conversation with Jamie today, we put to rest the idea that hustle is what matters most, and we embrace the truth that God has given us each a specific calling and ability to use our light for Him.

More About Jamie:
Her latest book - You Be You
Podcasts she hosts - The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey & On The Other Side
Instagram - @jamieivey 

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]]> Jamie Ivey Buzzsprout-5299669 Thu, 10 Sep 2020 01:00:00 -0500 1012 light of the world, memorize scripture, scripture memory, bible verse, be the light, matthew 5:14, gospel message, christian living, podcast, truth and life, scripture tattoo, temporary tattoo, memory tool, calling, passion, jamie ivey, you be you 49 full false Dwell #48: Shine Your Light - Jamie Ivey Dwell #48: Shine Your Light - Jamie Ivey Pull up a chair, get cozy, and let us introduce you to our September guest, Jamie Ivey. You are going to LOVE hearing from our friend, Jamie, this month! She chose our verse for the month: You are the light of the world. A town on a hill cannot be hidden (Matt 5:14). 

In today's episode, we talk about how we can use our gifts and passions to shine the light of Jesus in our sphere of influence. She's a wealth of wisdom and we are pumped to spend the month dwelling on this verse with her and with you!

More About Jamie:
Her latest book - You Be You
Podcasts she hosts - The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey & On The Other Side 
Instagram - @jamieivey 

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]]> Pull up a chair, get cozy, and let us introduce you to our September guest, Jamie Ivey. You are going to LOVE hearing from our friend, Jamie, this month! She chose our verse for the month: You are the light of the world. A town on a hill cannot be hidden (Matt 5:14). 

In today's episode, we talk about how we can use our gifts and passions to shine the light of Jesus in our sphere of influence. She's a wealth of wisdom and we are pumped to spend the month dwelling on this verse with her and with you!

More About Jamie:
Her latest book - You Be You
Podcasts she hosts - The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey & On The Other Side 
Instagram - @jamieivey 

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]]> Jamie Ivey Buzzsprout-5252467 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 02:00:00 -0500 906 Jamie Ivey, light of the world, memorize scripture, scripture memory, bible verse, be the light, matthew 5:14, gospel message, christian living, podcast, truth and life, scripture tattoo, temporary tattoo, memory tool, calling, passion, You Be You 48 full false Dwell #47: Seed Sized Faith - Lacey Rabalais Dwell #47: Seed Sized Faith - Lacey Rabalais A mustard seed is so small! But what if our faith sometimes feels even smaller?

If you've ever had those times of feeling like your faith is small, you are not alone. In our final chat with Lacey, we are talking about what it's like to struggle in our faith.

Thanks to Lacey Rabalais, the Homegrown Theologian, for chatting about Matthew 17:20b with us this month! Check out her website and enjoy the free resources she's provided for sharing Scripture with children.

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]]> A mustard seed is so small! But what if our faith sometimes feels even smaller?

If you've ever had those times of feeling like your faith is small, you are not alone. In our final chat with Lacey, we are talking about what it's like to struggle in our faith.

Thanks to Lacey Rabalais, the Homegrown Theologian, for chatting about Matthew 17:20b with us this month! Check out her website and enjoy the free resources she's provided for sharing Scripture with children.

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]]> Lacey Rabalais Buzzsprout-4972673 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:00:00 -0500 645 dwell, dwell differently, bible, bible memory, scripture, scripture memory, bible study, christian, christian women, ministry, jesus, god, god's word, church, podcast, gardening, christian living, faith, faith, matthew 17, scripture 47 full false Dwell #46: What's Your Faith In? - Lacey Rabalais Dwell #46: What's Your Faith In? - Lacey Rabalais Today we dive deeper into our August verse -
Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.
-Matthew 17:20B

Have you ever wondered what this means? Natalie and Lacey spend some time discussing the context of our verse. Specifically, they talk about the importance of who we place our faith IN.

For more words of wisdom from Lacey, check out her website, Homegrown Theologian.


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]]> Today we dive deeper into our August verse -
Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.
-Matthew 17:20B

Have you ever wondered what this means? Natalie and Lacey spend some time discussing the context of our verse. Specifically, they talk about the importance of who we place our faith IN.

For more words of wisdom from Lacey, check out her website, Homegrown Theologian.


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]]> Lacey Rabalais Buzzsprout-4942697 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 02:00:00 -0500 917 dwell, dwell differently, bible, bible memory, scripture, scripture memory, bible study, christian, christian women, ministry, jesus, god, god's word, church, podcast, gardening, faith, christian living, faith, mustard seed, move mountains, scripture in c 46 full false Dwell #45: Starting Seeds - Lacey Rabalais Dwell #45: Starting Seeds - Lacey Rabalais In today's episode, we chat with Lacey Rabalais about the importance of sharing the Word with our kids from a very young age. As a mom of 2 littles, Lacey has learned a lot about this topic, and she even offers us some FREE resources to help us out. Whether you're a mom, a Sunday School teacher, a babysitter, or a neighbor to young kids - you will love hearing Lacey's tips and her heart for giving the Word to kids early on.

For more helpful information from Lacey, check out her website today!

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]]> In today's episode, we chat with Lacey Rabalais about the importance of sharing the Word with our kids from a very young age. As a mom of 2 littles, Lacey has learned a lot about this topic, and she even offers us some FREE resources to help us out. Whether you're a mom, a Sunday School teacher, a babysitter, or a neighbor to young kids - you will love hearing Lacey's tips and her heart for giving the Word to kids early on.

For more helpful information from Lacey, check out her website today!

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]]> Lacey Rabalais Buzzsprout-4913006 Thu, 13 Aug 2020 02:00:00 -0500 802 dwell, dwell differently, bible, bible memory, scripture, scripture memory, bible study, christian, christian women, ministry, jesus, god, god's word, church, podcast, graphic design, theology, theology for kids, stay at home moms, teaching kids, scriptur 45 full false Dwell #44: Faith Like a Mustard Seed - Vera & Natalie Dwell #44: Faith Like a Mustard Seed - Vera & Natalie Do you feel like your faith is small? Well, this episode is for you. Vera and Nat talk about what God requires. Vera says,

"Thankfully God is not requiring the perfect person, the perfect faith, the perfect whatever. He is asking us to come raw and give him what we have, even if it's as small as a mustard seed. And, I just love that. I can show up with that."

This episode is "so good".

T R U L Y // I // T E L L // Y O U // I F // Y O U // H A V E 
F A I T H // A S // S M A L L // A S
A // M U S T A R D // S E E D ,
Y O U // C A N // S A Y // T O // T H I S // M O U N T A I N ,
" M O V E // F R O M // H E R E // T O // T H E R E , "
A N D // I T // W I L L // M O V E .
N O T H I N G // W I L L // B E
I M P O S S I B L E // F O R // Y O U .

M A T T  1 7 : 2 0 b

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]]> Do you feel like your faith is small? Well, this episode is for you. Vera and Nat talk about what God requires. Vera says,

"Thankfully God is not requiring the perfect person, the perfect faith, the perfect whatever. He is asking us to come raw and give him what we have, even if it's as small as a mustard seed. And, I just love that. I can show up with that."

This episode is "so good".

T R U L Y // I // T E L L // Y O U // I F // Y O U // H A V E 
F A I T H // A S // S M A L L // A S
A // M U S T A R D // S E E D ,
Y O U // C A N // S A Y // T O // T H I S // M O U N T A I N ,
" M O V E // F R O M // H E R E // T O // T H E R E , "
A N D // I T // W I L L // M O V E .
N O T H I N G // W I L L // B E
I M P O S S I B L E // F O R // Y O U .

M A T T  1 7 : 2 0 b

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]]> https://dwelldifferently.com/pages/podcast-2 Natalie Abbott Buzzsprout-4587851 Wed, 05 Aug 2020 02:00:00 -0500 977 dwell, dwell differently, bible, bible memory, scripture, scripture memory, bible study, christian, christian women, ministry, jesus, god, god's word, church, podcast, faith, mustard seed, mountains, small faith 44 full false Dwell #43: Freedom Stories - Sara Jaeger Dwell #43: Freedom Stories - Sara Jaeger Freedom Stories. 

This month we've been telling our freedom stories. And, this last installment is soooooo good:

Meet Sara! She is our customer service gal. We absolutely love her, and if you've ever had a question or concern, you probably get a sense of why we love her so much. Her love for Jesus is just evident, and she lives out her faith in serving our members! 

On the podcast this week, she shares her story of how God stepped in to her life. She went from thinking Christianity was weird, to thinking it was too good to be true, to actually taking that first step of faith. It's truly inspiring to hear. We know you will be blessed by it! 

So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed. (John 8:36)

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]]> Freedom Stories. 

This month we've been telling our freedom stories. And, this last installment is soooooo good:

Meet Sara! She is our customer service gal. We absolutely love her, and if you've ever had a question or concern, you probably get a sense of why we love her so much. Her love for Jesus is just evident, and she lives out her faith in serving our members! 

On the podcast this week, she shares her story of how God stepped in to her life. She went from thinking Christianity was weird, to thinking it was too good to be true, to actually taking that first step of faith. It's truly inspiring to hear. We know you will be blessed by it! 

So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed. (John 8:36)

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]]> https://dwelldifferently.com/ Sara Jaeger Buzzsprout-4770050 Thu, 30 Jul 2020 02:00:00 -0500 989 Sara Jaeger, Testimony, Gospel story, Dwell, Dwell Differently, Bible, Bible memory, Scripture, Scripture memory, Bible study, Christian, Christian women, ministry, Jesus, God, God's Word, church, podcast, counseling 43 full false Dwell #42: Freedom Stories - Natalie Abbott Dwell #42: Freedom Stories - Natalie Abbott So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed. (John 8:36)

This month we're celebrating our freedom in Christ by telling our stories. On this episode, hear about the amazing work of Jesus in the life of one of Dwell's Co-founders, Natalie Abbott. She spent almost two years searching for God before she came to a crisis of faith saying, "Either that book (the Bible) is true and completely worthy of my life, or I'm gonna burn it."

Normally, Natalie hosts the show, but this week our other Co-founder, Vera Schmitz, does the interviewing. It's a fun and truly inspiring episode.





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]]> So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed. (John 8:36)

This month we're celebrating our freedom in Christ by telling our stories. On this episode, hear about the amazing work of Jesus in the life of one of Dwell's Co-founders, Natalie Abbott. She spent almost two years searching for God before she came to a crisis of faith saying, "Either that book (the Bible) is true and completely worthy of my life, or I'm gonna burn it."

Normally, Natalie hosts the show, but this week our other Co-founder, Vera Schmitz, does the interviewing. It's a fun and truly inspiring episode.





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]]> Natalie Abbott Buzzsprout-4587458 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 01:00:00 -0500 1058 dwell, dwell differently, bible, bible memory, scripture, scripture memory, bible study, christian, christian women, ministry, jesus, god, god's word, church, podcast, campus crusade, testimony, changed life, freedom, discovery jesus 42 full false Dwell #41: Freedom Stories - Melody Sullivan Dwell #41: Freedom Stories - Melody Sullivan FREEDOM STORIES.

On our podcast this month we're sharing our freedom stories, and they are sooooo good! As a Dwell team, we have each seen God connect with us in some pretty amazing ways. That's why we're so committed to helping you connect with God too! So, tune in and take a listen this month to these awesome gals!

This week we get to hear from Melody Sullivan. She's the lovely face behind most of the comments and DMs you get from us on our Insta/FB accounts. She also does a host of other things! We love her and can't wait for you to hear her story.

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]]> FREEDOM STORIES.

On our podcast this month we're sharing our freedom stories, and they are sooooo good! As a Dwell team, we have each seen God connect with us in some pretty amazing ways. That's why we're so committed to helping you connect with God too! So, tune in and take a listen this month to these awesome gals!

This week we get to hear from Melody Sullivan. She's the lovely face behind most of the comments and DMs you get from us on our Insta/FB accounts. She also does a host of other things! We love her and can't wait for you to hear her story.

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]]> Melody Sullivan Buzzsprout-4518053 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 01:00:00 -0500 896 dwell, dwell differently, bible, bible memory, scripture, scripture memory, bible study, christian, christian women, ministry, jesus, god, god's word, church, podcast, freedom, set free, christian living, faith, testimony, Young Life, relational ministry 41 full false Dwell #40: Freedom Stories - Vera Schmitz Dwell #40: Freedom Stories - Vera Schmitz FREEDOM STORIES.

This month we're telling our freedom stories. Every Christian has a story of how Jesus set her free. And, each of the amazing women of Dwell has a compelling story of how Jesus set her free.

So, listen along on our podcast this week to hear Dwell's Co-founder, Vera Schmitz, share her freedom story.

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]]> FREEDOM STORIES.

This month we're telling our freedom stories. Every Christian has a story of how Jesus set her free. And, each of the amazing women of Dwell has a compelling story of how Jesus set her free.

So, listen along on our podcast this week to hear Dwell's Co-founder, Vera Schmitz, share her freedom story.

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-4482572 Wed, 08 Jul 2020 05:00:00 -0500 853 dwell, dwell differently, bible, bible memory, scripture, scripture memory, bible study, christian, christian women, ministry, jesus, god, god's word, church, podcast, testimony 40 full false Dwell #39 - Walk in Freedom - Vera & Natalie Dwell #39 - Walk in Freedom - Vera & Natalie Oh this episode! It is such a good real conversation between sisters (Vera & Nat). They break down this month's verse about freedom in Christ. 

Here are some of the questions they tackle:

  • What exactly does it mean to be set free?
  • What are we set free from? 
  • How can we live more free lives on the daily? 
  • How can we share the freedom we have with others? 


It's some good stuff based on this goooood verse:

S o // i f // t h e // S o n
s e t s // y o u 
F R E E ,
y o u // w i l l // b e 
F R E E  I N D E E D .

J o h n  8 : 3 6


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]]> Oh this episode! It is such a good real conversation between sisters (Vera & Nat). They break down this month's verse about freedom in Christ. 

Here are some of the questions they tackle:

  • What exactly does it mean to be set free?
  • What are we set free from? 
  • How can we live more free lives on the daily? 
  • How can we share the freedom we have with others? 


It's some good stuff based on this goooood verse:

S o // i f // t h e // S o n
s e t s // y o u 
F R E E ,
y o u // w i l l // b e 
F R E E  I N D E E D .

J o h n  8 : 3 6


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]]> https://dwelldifferently.com/pages/podcast-2 Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-4380854 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 05:00:00 -0500 1166 dwell, Vera Schmitz, Natalie Abbott, dwell differently, bible, bible memory, scripture, scripture memory, bible study, christian, christian women, ministry, jesus, god, god's word, church, podcast, graphic design, instagram, wallpapers, lock screens, devo 39 full false Dwell #38: Resist The Resistance - Glenna Marshall Dwell #38: Resist The Resistance - Glenna Marshall In this episode, Glenna Marshall about connecting with God when we don't feel like it. She encourages us to persevere even when we feel resistant to spending time in God's word. She encourages us to apply the promise we find in our verse this month, that when we dwell with God, we will find rest in him.

w h o e v e r // d w e l l s
i n // t h e // s h e l t e r
o f // t h e // M o s t // h i g h
w i l l // r e s t // i n // t h e
s h a d o w // o f // t h e
A L M I G H T Y
- Psalm 91:1

To learn more about Glenna, read her blog, and check out her books, visit her website : GlennaMarshall.com or, find her on Instagram @glennadmarshall.

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]]> In this episode, Glenna Marshall about connecting with God when we don't feel like it. She encourages us to persevere even when we feel resistant to spending time in God's word. She encourages us to apply the promise we find in our verse this month, that when we dwell with God, we will find rest in him.

w h o e v e r // d w e l l s
i n // t h e // s h e l t e r
o f // t h e // M o s t // h i g h
w i l l // r e s t // i n // t h e
s h a d o w // o f // t h e
A L M I G H T Y
- Psalm 91:1

To learn more about Glenna, read her blog, and check out her books, visit her website : GlennaMarshall.com or, find her on Instagram @glennadmarshall.

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]]> Glenna Marshall Buzzsprout-4202525 Wed, 24 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0500 746 Glenna Marshall, Psalms, The Promise is His Presence, Everyday Faithfulness, Dwell, Dwell Differently, Bible, Bible memory, Scripture, Scripture memory, Bible study, Devotional, Christian, Christian podcast, ministry, Jesus, God, God's Word, church, devot 38 full false Dwell #37: Letting God Speak - Glenna Marshall Dwell #37: Letting God Speak - Glenna Marshall Sometimes we use our Bibles like a Magic 8 Ball. We go to it with a question and we shake it up and want the perfect answer fro our situation.

This was Glenna Marshall's approach to the Bible as a young pastor's wife. But, through a season of infertility and sadness, she learned how to not just go to the Bible for answers but to meet with the God of the universe.

Glenna speaks to the practical aspects of dwelling with God, digging into his word and finding our joy and our meaning in his presence. She is a living testimony of the truth of God's promise in Psalm 91:1.

w h o e v e r // d w e l l s
i n // t h e // s h e l t e r
o f // t h e // M o s t // h i g h
w i l l // r e s t // i n // t h e
s h a d o w // o f // t h e
A L M I G H T Y


To learn more about Glenna, read her blog, and check out her books, visit her website : GlennaMarshall.com or, find her on Instagram @glennadmarshall.

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]]> Sometimes we use our Bibles like a Magic 8 Ball. We go to it with a question and we shake it up and want the perfect answer fro our situation.

This was Glenna Marshall's approach to the Bible as a young pastor's wife. But, through a season of infertility and sadness, she learned how to not just go to the Bible for answers but to meet with the God of the universe.

Glenna speaks to the practical aspects of dwelling with God, digging into his word and finding our joy and our meaning in his presence. She is a living testimony of the truth of God's promise in Psalm 91:1.

w h o e v e r // d w e l l s
i n // t h e // s h e l t e r
o f // t h e // M o s t // h i g h
w i l l // r e s t // i n // t h e
s h a d o w // o f // t h e
A L M I G H T Y


To learn more about Glenna, read her blog, and check out her books, visit her website : GlennaMarshall.com or, find her on Instagram @glennadmarshall.

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]]> https://dwelldifferently.com/ Glenna Marshall Buzzsprout-4184921 Thu, 18 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0500 970 Glenna Marshall, The Promise is His Presence, Everyday Faithfulness, Dwell, Dwell Differently, Bible, Bible memory, Scripture, Scripture memory, Bible study, Devotional, Christian, Christian podcast, ministry, Jesus, God, God's Word, church, devotional, d 37 full false Dwell #36: Reflecting His Image - Glenna Marshall Dwell #36: Reflecting His Image - Glenna Marshall Today we have the joy of speaking with author, Glenna Marshall. If you listened to our previous podcast, you may recognize this name- Glenna's husband, William, joined us earlier to discuss their unique experience with racial unity.  We are honored to get to hear more about that topic from Glenna.  Listen in to hear our conversation about how Glenna is navigating significant life situations in hopes of reflecting God's image and it's various beautiful colors.

To learn more about Glenna and her books, visit her website : GlennaMarshall.com or, find her on Instagram @glennadmarshall.

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]]> Today we have the joy of speaking with author, Glenna Marshall. If you listened to our previous podcast, you may recognize this name- Glenna's husband, William, joined us earlier to discuss their unique experience with racial unity.  We are honored to get to hear more about that topic from Glenna.  Listen in to hear our conversation about how Glenna is navigating significant life situations in hopes of reflecting God's image and it's various beautiful colors.

To learn more about Glenna and her books, visit her website : GlennaMarshall.com or, find her on Instagram @glennadmarshall.

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]]> https://dwelldifferently.com/ Glenna Marshall Buzzsprout-4049174 Thu, 11 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0500 968 Glenna Marshall, Psalms, The Promise is His Presence, Everyday Faithfulness, Dwell, Dwell Differently, Bible, Bible memory, Scripture, Scripture memory, Bible study, Devotional, Christian, Christian podcast, ministry, Jesus, God, God's Word, church, devot 36 full false Dwell #35: A Right Response to Racism - Kenny King & William Marshall Dwell #35: A Right Response to Racism - Kenny King & William Marshall At Dwell, we are all so broken-hearted by the racism and injustice in our nation. So this week we're stepping away from our ordinary conversations about our verse to listen to our brothers, Kenny King & William Marshall. They are co-pastors working together as co-leaders, co-equals and friends in their beautiful gospel-centered diverse church. In this episode, they speak about Godly responses to racism for both white and black Christians. They talk about lament, listening, community, and how the good news of Jesus Christ must be both preached and practiced in regards to injustice.

It was just so good to sit under their wisdom, to listen to their perspectives, and to be challenged in our understanding of race and one another. Theirs is a message for all people, especially the people of God.

Last year Kenny & William joined their predominantly black and predominantly white churches to form one, unified diverse church. Doesn't that just make your heart sing!?!? It's such good news. They joined us on our February podcast episodes and spoke about their experiences, friendship, and following the Spirit in joining their churches. Go back and take a listen to find out more.

To read Kenny's blog posts go to: www.kennethlking.wordpress.com.
For more about their church visit them on Facebook (@gbfsikeston or the web (http://www.gbfsikeston.com).

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]]> At Dwell, we are all so broken-hearted by the racism and injustice in our nation. So this week we're stepping away from our ordinary conversations about our verse to listen to our brothers, Kenny King & William Marshall. They are co-pastors working together as co-leaders, co-equals and friends in their beautiful gospel-centered diverse church. In this episode, they speak about Godly responses to racism for both white and black Christians. They talk about lament, listening, community, and how the good news of Jesus Christ must be both preached and practiced in regards to injustice.

It was just so good to sit under their wisdom, to listen to their perspectives, and to be challenged in our understanding of race and one another. Theirs is a message for all people, especially the people of God.

Last year Kenny & William joined their predominantly black and predominantly white churches to form one, unified diverse church. Doesn't that just make your heart sing!?!? It's such good news. They joined us on our February podcast episodes and spoke about their experiences, friendship, and following the Spirit in joining their churches. Go back and take a listen to find out more.

To read Kenny's blog posts go to: www.kennethlking.wordpress.com.
For more about their church visit them on Facebook (@gbfsikeston or the web (http://www.gbfsikeston.com).

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]]> Kenny King & William Marshall Buzzsprout-4046012 Fri, 05 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0500 2499 Kenny King, William Marshall, Grace Bible Fellowship, Racism, Unity, Church, Pastors, Dwell, dwell differently, bible, bible memory, scripture, scripture memory, bible study, christian, christian women, ministry, jesus, god, god's word, church, podcast, g 35 full false Dwell #34: Every Little Bit - Rebecca Welsh Dwell #34: Every Little Bit - Rebecca Welsh On this episode Rebecca Welsh, founder of the HALO Foundation, shares about how her entire organization runs on the shoulders of volunteers. And, EVERY LITTLE BIT matters.

Rebecca encourages us to live out our verse this month:
Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow. Isaiah 1:17

Find out more about Rebecca's work by following The HALO Foundation online: Instagram: @haloempowersyouth
Facebook: @HALOFoundation
Ways to get involved: haloworldwide.org

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]]> On this episode Rebecca Welsh, founder of the HALO Foundation, shares about how her entire organization runs on the shoulders of volunteers. And, EVERY LITTLE BIT matters.

Rebecca encourages us to live out our verse this month:
Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow. Isaiah 1:17

Find out more about Rebecca's work by following The HALO Foundation online: Instagram: @haloempowersyouth
Facebook: @HALOFoundation
Ways to get involved: haloworldwide.org

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]]> Rebecca Welsh, The Halo Foundation Buzzsprout-3965051 Fri, 29 May 2020 11:00:00 -0500 976 Rebecca Welsh, The Halo Foundation, homelessness, orphanage, at-risk youth, Dwell, Dwell Differently, Bible, Bible memory, Scripture, Scripture memory, Bible study, Christian, Christian women, ministry, Jesus, God, God's Word, church, podcast, counseling 34 full false Dwell #33: Overcoming Hurdles - Rebecca Welsh Dwell #33: Overcoming Hurdles - Rebecca Welsh Feeling uninspired? Wondering what you can do to make a difference in the world? This episode is for you!

Rebecca Welsh has dedicated her life to making a positive impact on the lives of at-risk children around the world. Five years ago, she battled through a major health crisis. Instead of throwing in the towel, she came out on the other side with an increased passion for continuing the work that God has called her to do.

She is a living example of our verse this month:
Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow. Isaiah 1:17

Find out more about Rebecca's work by following The HALO Foundation online: Instagram: @haloempowersyouth
Facebook: @HALOFoundation
Ways to get involved: haloworldwide.org

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]]> Feeling uninspired? Wondering what you can do to make a difference in the world? This episode is for you!

Rebecca Welsh has dedicated her life to making a positive impact on the lives of at-risk children around the world. Five years ago, she battled through a major health crisis. Instead of throwing in the towel, she came out on the other side with an increased passion for continuing the work that God has called her to do.

She is a living example of our verse this month:
Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow. Isaiah 1:17

Find out more about Rebecca's work by following The HALO Foundation online: Instagram: @haloempowersyouth
Facebook: @HALOFoundation
Ways to get involved: haloworldwide.org

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]]> Rebecca Welsh, The Halo Foundation Buzzsprout-3861764 Thu, 21 May 2020 13:00:00 -0500 1126 The Halo Foundation, Rebecca Welsh, Orphans, At-risk youth, Homelessness, Homeless Youth, daily bible verse, bible verse, dwell, dwell differently, bible, bible memory, scripture, scripture memory, bible study, christian, christian women, ministry, jesus, 33 full false Dwell #32: Learn to Do Right - Rebecca Welsh Dwell #32: Learn to Do Right - Rebecca Welsh In this Episode, Natalie interviews her sister, Rebecca Welsh. You heard it right, Natalie and Vera (Dwell's founders) have another sister, and she is a for-real, powerhouse! She founded The Halo Foundation, a non-profit that works to help one more child spend one less day alone. They serve kids who don't have a foundation of a family, from at risk and homeless youth in the U.S. to kids living in orphanages around the world.

Rebecca has always had a heart for the underdog. From the time she learned what the word orphan meant, God has been whispering to her to do the right thing and to take up their cause. Fifteen years ago, she answered that call and the wild ride has been 100% worth it! In this episode, she talks about the joys and the struggles of her work and what it looks like to respond to that persistent whisper.

Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow. Isaiah 1:17

Find out more about the HALO Foundation or get involved!
Instagram: @haloempowersyouth
Facebook: @HALOFoundation
Ways to get involved: haloworldwide.org

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]]> In this Episode, Natalie interviews her sister, Rebecca Welsh. You heard it right, Natalie and Vera (Dwell's founders) have another sister, and she is a for-real, powerhouse! She founded The Halo Foundation, a non-profit that works to help one more child spend one less day alone. They serve kids who don't have a foundation of a family, from at risk and homeless youth in the U.S. to kids living in orphanages around the world.

Rebecca has always had a heart for the underdog. From the time she learned what the word orphan meant, God has been whispering to her to do the right thing and to take up their cause. Fifteen years ago, she answered that call and the wild ride has been 100% worth it! In this episode, she talks about the joys and the struggles of her work and what it looks like to respond to that persistent whisper.

Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow. Isaiah 1:17

Find out more about the HALO Foundation or get involved!
Instagram: @haloempowersyouth
Facebook: @HALOFoundation
Ways to get involved: haloworldwide.org

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]]> https://haloworldwide.org/ Rebecca Welsh Buzzsprout-3758111 Thu, 14 May 2020 15:00:00 -0500 981 Rebecca Welsh, The Halo Foundation, homelessness, orphanage, at-risk youth, Dwell, Dwell Differently, Bible, Bible memory, Scripture, Scripture memory, Bible study, Christian, Christian women, ministry, Jesus, God, God's Word, church, podcast, counseling 32 full false Dwell #31: Sucker Punched by the Spirit - Vera Schmitz Dwell #31: Sucker Punched by the Spirit - Vera Schmitz Have you ever been sucker punched by the Spirit? Vera has. She was minding her own beeswax on a regular Sunday morning when a girl from her church stood up and asked if anyone knew the owner of the local night club. She had an immediate realization that she was that person. And, she absolutely knew that the Holy Spirit was calling her to action.

We don't all get that kind of gut punch when God is calling us to do something. In fact, many times the Spirit speaks to us in a whisper and calls us gradually along. Either way, WE ARE ALL CALLED TO ACTION. This month's verse tells us exactly that.

l e a r n // t o // d o// r i g h t ;
s e e k // j u s t i c e.
d e f e n d // t h e  // o p p r e s s e d.
t a k e // u p // t h e // c a u s e
o f // t h e // f a t h e r l e s s;
p l e a d // t h e  // c a s e
o f // t h e // w i d o w.
i s a i a h // 1 . 1 7

Want to know whether GOD IS CALLING YOU TO ACTION or THE ENEMY IS CALLING YOU NAMES? Read Vera's latest blog post, "Conviction or Condemnation". 
You can follow us on Instagram at @dwelldifferently.

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]]> Have you ever been sucker punched by the Spirit? Vera has. She was minding her own beeswax on a regular Sunday morning when a girl from her church stood up and asked if anyone knew the owner of the local night club. She had an immediate realization that she was that person. And, she absolutely knew that the Holy Spirit was calling her to action.

We don't all get that kind of gut punch when God is calling us to do something. In fact, many times the Spirit speaks to us in a whisper and calls us gradually along. Either way, WE ARE ALL CALLED TO ACTION. This month's verse tells us exactly that.

l e a r n // t o // d o// r i g h t ;
s e e k // j u s t i c e.
d e f e n d // t h e  // o p p r e s s e d.
t a k e // u p // t h e // c a u s e
o f // t h e // f a t h e r l e s s;
p l e a d // t h e  // c a s e
o f // t h e // w i d o w.
i s a i a h // 1 . 1 7

Want to know whether GOD IS CALLING YOU TO ACTION or THE ENEMY IS CALLING YOU NAMES? Read Vera's latest blog post, "Conviction or Condemnation". 
You can follow us on Instagram at @dwelldifferently.

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]]> https://dwelldifferently.com/pages/podcast-2 Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-3662755 Thu, 07 May 2020 14:00:00 -0500 815 dwell, dwell differently, bible, bible memory, scripture, scripture memory, bible study, christian, christian women, ministry, jesus, god, god's word, church, podcast, graphic design, instagram, wallpapers, lock screens, devotional, daily devotional, word 31 full false Dwell #30: Consider Your Ways - Vera & Natalie Dwell #30: Consider Your Ways - Vera & Natalie This month we’ve been considering doubt. What better time than a pandemic to be forced to face those things that send us down the path of unbelief? On this episode, Natalie and Vera get real with you and discuss their own repetitive doubts, such as:

“God, what in the are you doing in all of this?” and
“How can I live out my calling right now?”

They talk about how God has both a plan and a calling for all of us IN THE MIDST of this pandemic. Our lives and our calling aren't on hold. They just look different than we expected.

Our April Verse is:
I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief! (Mark 9:24b)

FOLLOW THIS LINK TO READ THE BLOG THEY DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE.





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]]> This month we’ve been considering doubt. What better time than a pandemic to be forced to face those things that send us down the path of unbelief? On this episode, Natalie and Vera get real with you and discuss their own repetitive doubts, such as:

“God, what in the are you doing in all of this?” and
“How can I live out my calling right now?”

They talk about how God has both a plan and a calling for all of us IN THE MIDST of this pandemic. Our lives and our calling aren't on hold. They just look different than we expected.

Our April Verse is:
I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief! (Mark 9:24b)

FOLLOW THIS LINK TO READ THE BLOG THEY DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE.





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]]> https://dwelldifferently.com/pages/podcast-2 Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-3545233 Wed, 29 Apr 2020 04:00:00 -0500 918 Dwell Differently, COVID-19, Corona Virus, Pandemic, Hope, Quarantine, Bible memory, Scripture memory, Bible, Bible study, Christian, ministry, Dwell, Jesus, God, God's word, Church, Podcast 30 full false Dwell #29: Facing Unbelief - Whitney Lowe Dwell #29: Facing Unbelief - Whitney Lowe If you've ever struggled to face your own unbelief and lean into what you really think is true about Jesus, today's episode is for you. The enemy loves to tell us that our struggle with unbelief is unique or damning to our faith- but that is not the truth! Whitney shares with us why she thinks our struggle with unbelief might often be a good thing.  Listen in as we wrap up our chats with Whitney Lowe from Scribble Devos.

Learn more about Whitney at:  www.scribbledevos.com & at @scribbledevos on Instagram.

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]]> If you've ever struggled to face your own unbelief and lean into what you really think is true about Jesus, today's episode is for you. The enemy loves to tell us that our struggle with unbelief is unique or damning to our faith- but that is not the truth! Whitney shares with us why she thinks our struggle with unbelief might often be a good thing.  Listen in as we wrap up our chats with Whitney Lowe from Scribble Devos.

Learn more about Whitney at:  www.scribbledevos.com & at @scribbledevos on Instagram.

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]]> https://dwelldifferently.com/pages/podcast-2 Whitney Lowe Buzzsprout-3404137 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0500 1207 Whitney Lowe, Scribble Devos, dwell, dwell differently, bible, bible memory, scripture, scripture memory, bible study, christian, christian women, ministry, jesus, god, god's word, church, podcast, faithfulness, faith, belief, devotions, devos, encouragem 29 full false Dwell #28: Honest Unbelief - Whitney Lowe Dwell #28: Honest Unbelief - Whitney Lowe This week we get to have an honest conversation with Whitney Lowe about unbelief. She talks about how our faith isn't a finished product. We are constantly occupying a dual space of both faith and unbelief. And, we all need God to enable us to know him more and believe him more fully. Whitney shares about her own experience of overcoming an eating disorder and the challenge of believing God for each uncertain step of recovery. Her wisdom and her honesty is such an encouragement for us as we ask God in our own uncertain circumstances to increase our faith.

Our verse this month is, "I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!" (Mark 9:24b).

Love Whitney, and want to find out more of her story & her perspective on God and life? Follow her at:  www.scribbledevos.com & at @scribbledevos on Instagram.

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]]> This week we get to have an honest conversation with Whitney Lowe about unbelief. She talks about how our faith isn't a finished product. We are constantly occupying a dual space of both faith and unbelief. And, we all need God to enable us to know him more and believe him more fully. Whitney shares about her own experience of overcoming an eating disorder and the challenge of believing God for each uncertain step of recovery. Her wisdom and her honesty is such an encouragement for us as we ask God in our own uncertain circumstances to increase our faith.

Our verse this month is, "I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!" (Mark 9:24b).

Love Whitney, and want to find out more of her story & her perspective on God and life? Follow her at:  www.scribbledevos.com & at @scribbledevos on Instagram.

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]]> https://dwelldifferently.com/pages/podcast-2 Whitney Lowe Buzzsprout-3280036 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0500 1000 Whitney Lowe, Scribble Devos, dwell, dwell differently, bible, bible memory, scripture, scripture memory, bible study, christian, christian women, ministry, jesus, god, god's word, church, podcast, graphic design, instagram, wallpapers, lock screens, devo 28 full false Dwell #27: Tying up the Loose Ends - Whitney Lowe Dwell #27: Tying up the Loose Ends - Whitney Lowe Today we get to chat with Whitney Lowe, the creator of Scribble Devos. She shares how she started her ministry of beautiful daily devotionals on instagram.  If you've seen her work, you might be surprised to hear her share that her educational background doesn't include graphic design! Instead, God took her on a winding journey with a lot of loose ends that she wasn't sure would ever make sense. But, God wove them all together beautifully through Scribble Devos. Her art and words inspire thousands daily to turn to Jesus and find their own loose ends tied up in him.

Listen to the end to find out one weird fact about Whitney and also why she hates weird facts!!!

Learn more about Whitney at:  www.scribbledevos.com & at @scribbledevos on Instagram.

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]]> Today we get to chat with Whitney Lowe, the creator of Scribble Devos. She shares how she started her ministry of beautiful daily devotionals on instagram.  If you've seen her work, you might be surprised to hear her share that her educational background doesn't include graphic design! Instead, God took her on a winding journey with a lot of loose ends that she wasn't sure would ever make sense. But, God wove them all together beautifully through Scribble Devos. Her art and words inspire thousands daily to turn to Jesus and find their own loose ends tied up in him.

Listen to the end to find out one weird fact about Whitney and also why she hates weird facts!!!

Learn more about Whitney at:  www.scribbledevos.com & at @scribbledevos on Instagram.

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]]> https://dwelldifferently.com/pages/podcast-2 Whitney Lowe Buzzsprout-3265030 Wed, 08 Apr 2020 04:00:00 -0500 879 Whitney Lowe, Scribble Devos, dwell, dwell differently, bible, bible memory, scripture, scripture memory, bible study, christian, christian women, ministry, jesus, god, god's word, church, podcast, graphic design, instagram, wallpapers, lock screens, devo 27 full false Dwell #26: Battling Unbelief - Vera & Natalie Dwell #26: Battling Unbelief - Vera & Natalie Dwell Co-founders, Vera and Natalie, discuss some faith and unbelief in this episode. They talk about times that they have struggled with unbelief. They also talk strategies for dealing with doubts when they come. It is just some good practical stuff all going back to this month's verse from Mark 9:24b: 

I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!

Follow Dwell on Instagram and Facebook at @dwelldifferently for daily inspiration and to memorize our monthly verse with us.  

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]]> Dwell Co-founders, Vera and Natalie, discuss some faith and unbelief in this episode. They talk about times that they have struggled with unbelief. They also talk strategies for dealing with doubts when they come. It is just some good practical stuff all going back to this month's verse from Mark 9:24b: 

I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!

Follow Dwell on Instagram and Facebook at @dwelldifferently for daily inspiration and to memorize our monthly verse with us.  

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-3204130 Thu, 02 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0500 909 Dwell, Dwell Differently, Bible, Bible memory, Scripture, Scripture memory, Bible study, Christian, Christian women, ministry, Jesus, God, God's Word, church, podcast, counseling 26 full false Dwell #25: Stability in Christ - Jillian Dolberry Dwell #25: Stability in Christ - Jillian Dolberry Sometimes in life, we try to pray the hard things away. We'd rather hold on to the illusion of stability that the world offers us instead of reaching for the true stability that Christ has secured for us.  In this week's podcast, Jillian shares about how she's felt this tension in her own life.

Find out more about Jillian and her ministry : Even Here.

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]]> Sometimes in life, we try to pray the hard things away. We'd rather hold on to the illusion of stability that the world offers us instead of reaching for the true stability that Christ has secured for us.  In this week's podcast, Jillian shares about how she's felt this tension in her own life.

Find out more about Jillian and her ministry : Even Here.

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]]> Jillian Dolberry Buzzsprout-2966470 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0500 1035 dwell, dwell differently, bible, bible memory, scripture, scripture memory, bible study, christian, christian women, ministry, jesus, god, god's word, church, podcast, faithfulness, faith 25 full false Dwell #24: Help in our Grief - Jillian Dolberry Dwell #24: Help in our Grief - Jillian Dolberry Grief is tricky. It hits us in waves and at unexpected times. But no matter when those moments of sadness or anger pop up, our God is there to hold our hand and keep us steady.  Jillian shares her experience with grief through the loss of her son and offers words of advice on how we can encourage and support the ones we love as they grieve.

This month's verse: For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. (Isaiah 14:13)

Find out more about Jillian and her ministry, Even Here, at:
https://even-here.com/ or follow her on instagram at @jilliandollberry and @even.here.

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]]> Grief is tricky. It hits us in waves and at unexpected times. But no matter when those moments of sadness or anger pop up, our God is there to hold our hand and keep us steady.  Jillian shares her experience with grief through the loss of her son and offers words of advice on how we can encourage and support the ones we love as they grieve.

This month's verse: For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. (Isaiah 14:13)

Find out more about Jillian and her ministry, Even Here, at:
https://even-here.com/ or follow her on instagram at @jilliandollberry and @even.here.

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]]> Jillian Dolberry Buzzsprout-2953468 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 14:00:00 -0500 1106 dwell, dwell differently, bible, bible memory, scripture, scripture memory, bible study, christian, christian women, ministry, jesus, god, god's word, church, podcast, grief 24 full false Dwell #23: Help for Today - Jillian Dolberry Dwell #23: Help for Today - Jillian Dolberry This week Natalie chats with Jillian Dolberry about how God is with us even in unexpected circumstances. Jillian shares about how she met her husband, how counseling has positively impacted her life, and how God's Word has given her an anchor throughout her life.  This episode is only the first of three where we get to hear more about Jillian and how this month's verse has proven true in her life.

For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. (Isaiah 14:13)

FUNNY PODCAST HIGHLIGHT: Listen starting at minute 7:10 to hear Jillian's hilariously embarrassing high school memory!

Find out more about Jillian and her ministry, Even Here, at:
https://even-here.com/ or follow her on instagram at @jilliandollberry and @even.here.

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]]> This week Natalie chats with Jillian Dolberry about how God is with us even in unexpected circumstances. Jillian shares about how she met her husband, how counseling has positively impacted her life, and how God's Word has given her an anchor throughout her life.  This episode is only the first of three where we get to hear more about Jillian and how this month's verse has proven true in her life.

For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. (Isaiah 14:13)

FUNNY PODCAST HIGHLIGHT: Listen starting at minute 7:10 to hear Jillian's hilariously embarrassing high school memory!

Find out more about Jillian and her ministry, Even Here, at:
https://even-here.com/ or follow her on instagram at @jilliandollberry and @even.here.

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]]> https://even-here.com/ Jillian Dolberry Buzzsprout-2940052 Wed, 11 Mar 2020 04:00:00 -0500 940 Dwell, Dwell Differently, Bible, Bible memory, Scripture, Scripture memory, Bible study, Christian, Christian women, ministry, Jesus, God, God's Word, church, podcast, counseling 23 full false Dwell #22: God, Help Us - Vera & Natalie Dwell #22: God, Help Us - Vera & Natalie Hear Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott, Dwell Co-founders, talk about this month's verse:

For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. (Isaiah 14:13)

They talk about how God's help isn't just for the big things we're dealing with, but for our everyday situations. They share about the ways God is specifically meeting them and helping them through their daily lives. And, they talk about the difference it makes to operate out of a place of abundance instead of a place of scarcity. God wants us to operate out of his abundance in our daily lives, and this podcast is a great reminder of how we can do just that. 

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]]> Hear Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott, Dwell Co-founders, talk about this month's verse:

For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. (Isaiah 14:13)

They talk about how God's help isn't just for the big things we're dealing with, but for our everyday situations. They share about the ways God is specifically meeting them and helping them through their daily lives. And, they talk about the difference it makes to operate out of a place of abundance instead of a place of scarcity. God wants us to operate out of his abundance in our daily lives, and this podcast is a great reminder of how we can do just that. 

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]]> Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-2917783 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 14:00:00 -0600 861 Dwell Differently, Bible memory, Scripture memory, Bible, Bible study, Christian, ministry, Dwell, Jesus, God, God's word, Vera Schmitz, Natalie Abbott, God's Help, Word of God, Bible Verse 22 full false Dwell #21: Partners in the Gospel - Kenny & William Dwell #21: Partners in the Gospel - Kenny & William Kenny King and William Marshall co-pastor Grace Bible Fellowship in Sikeston, Missouri. "Co... WHAT???" you say. You heard it right. They are Co-Pastors. Instead of a Senior Pastor and an Associate Pastor, this church has two equal Co-Pastors. It's a relationship of equality in leadership, preaching, decision making... all of it. 

This month's memory verse, Romans 12:10, is foundational to the co-pastor model. It tells us that we should honor and love others above ourselves. Kenny and William live this verse out daily in their roles as Co-Pastors. They talk about what it means to lean on each other and defer to one another all things. They share the Biblical basis for this kind of church model. And, they share the ins and outs of how co-pastoring works, sacrifices they have made, and the value of working together as fellow brothers in their church. 

I was truly inspired by how the gospel is being lived out practically in their friendship. And, I'm thankful for their example of deference and love in leadership. I hope you will be too.

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]]> Kenny King and William Marshall co-pastor Grace Bible Fellowship in Sikeston, Missouri. "Co... WHAT???" you say. You heard it right. They are Co-Pastors. Instead of a Senior Pastor and an Associate Pastor, this church has two equal Co-Pastors. It's a relationship of equality in leadership, preaching, decision making... all of it. 

This month's memory verse, Romans 12:10, is foundational to the co-pastor model. It tells us that we should honor and love others above ourselves. Kenny and William live this verse out daily in their roles as Co-Pastors. They talk about what it means to lean on each other and defer to one another all things. They share the Biblical basis for this kind of church model. And, they share the ins and outs of how co-pastoring works, sacrifices they have made, and the value of working together as fellow brothers in their church. 

I was truly inspired by how the gospel is being lived out practically in their friendship. And, I'm thankful for their example of deference and love in leadership. I hope you will be too.

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]]> Kenny King & William Marshall Buzzsprout-2852707 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 15:00:00 -0600 953 Dwell Differently, Bible memory, Scripture memory, Bible, Bible study, Christian, ministry, Dwell, Jesus, God, God's word, Church, Podcast 21 full false Dwell #20: Unity, Not Uniformity - Kenny & William Dwell #20: Unity, Not Uniformity - Kenny & William In this episode of the Dwell Podcast we get to talk church. And, oh is it good. Our verse from Romans 12:10 is written to the church to encourage us to be devoted to one another and to love one another as a group of believers. So, I couldn't be more excited to have two co-pastors on the show to discuss what that kind of love looks like in their church. William Marshall and Kenny King are the Co-pastors of Grace Bible Fellowship in Sikeston, Missouri. 

Their church is very unique. What was once two different churches, one primarily black and one primarily white, is now one unified church. Kenny and William share about the mission, the joys, the unity, and the difficulties of their new church. We talk about how the Gospel is the foundation for every believer, and the foundation of their church. They share about how Christ's love and sacrifice is what should motivate us to love and sacrifice for one another, despite differences. And, they share about how God's kingdom is on display in their worship services through the diversity of their fellowship. After our talk I just want to go to their church, meet their people, and worship with them.   

If you'd like to find out more about their church or visit them on a Sunday, follow them on Facebook at @GBFSikeson.

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]]> In this episode of the Dwell Podcast we get to talk church. And, oh is it good. Our verse from Romans 12:10 is written to the church to encourage us to be devoted to one another and to love one another as a group of believers. So, I couldn't be more excited to have two co-pastors on the show to discuss what that kind of love looks like in their church. William Marshall and Kenny King are the Co-pastors of Grace Bible Fellowship in Sikeston, Missouri. 

Their church is very unique. What was once two different churches, one primarily black and one primarily white, is now one unified church. Kenny and William share about the mission, the joys, the unity, and the difficulties of their new church. We talk about how the Gospel is the foundation for every believer, and the foundation of their church. They share about how Christ's love and sacrifice is what should motivate us to love and sacrifice for one another, despite differences. And, they share about how God's kingdom is on display in their worship services through the diversity of their fellowship. After our talk I just want to go to their church, meet their people, and worship with them.   

If you'd like to find out more about their church or visit them on a Sunday, follow them on Facebook at @GBFSikeson.

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]]> Kenny King & William Marshall Buzzsprout-2772199 Wed, 19 Feb 2020 01:00:00 -0600 754 20 full false Dwell #19: Founded on Friendship - Kenny & William Dwell #19: Founded on Friendship - Kenny & William Meet Kenny King and William Marshall, Co-pastors of Grace Bible Fellowship in Sikeston, Missouri. When I heard their story, I was floored, and couldn't wait talk with them. They were both Senior Pastors in the same town at two different churches, one primarily black and the other primarily white. When they met and discovered their shared beliefs about the gospel and their passion for racial reconciliation, they became fast friends.  Through that friendship, they eventually merged their two separate churches into one united, diverse church.

In this episode, we get to hear the story of how they met, why they decided to merge their churches, and the unique opportunity God has given them to display the power of the gospel through their church. Their church is a great example of this month's verse, "Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves." (Romans 12:10).

Find out more about them on their FB page: @GBFSikeston

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]]> Meet Kenny King and William Marshall, Co-pastors of Grace Bible Fellowship in Sikeston, Missouri. When I heard their story, I was floored, and couldn't wait talk with them. They were both Senior Pastors in the same town at two different churches, one primarily black and the other primarily white. When they met and discovered their shared beliefs about the gospel and their passion for racial reconciliation, they became fast friends.  Through that friendship, they eventually merged their two separate churches into one united, diverse church.

In this episode, we get to hear the story of how they met, why they decided to merge their churches, and the unique opportunity God has given them to display the power of the gospel through their church. Their church is a great example of this month's verse, "Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves." (Romans 12:10).

Find out more about them on their FB page: @GBFSikeston

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]]> https://dwelldifferently.com/pages/podcast-2 Kenny King & William Marshall Buzzsprout-2718022 Wed, 12 Feb 2020 12:00:00 -0600 742 Kenny King, William Marshall, Grace Bible Fellowship, Bible memory, Scripture memory, Bible, Bible study, Christian, Church, Gospel, ministry, Dwell, Dwell Differently, Jesus tattoo, Jesus, God, God's word 19 full false Dwell #18: Others First - Vera & Natalie Dwell #18: Others First - Vera & Natalie This week Vera and I talk about the themes in Romans 12:10. It says, "Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves." It seems pretty simple on the surface, but it's a sincerely difficult verse to live out in our daily lives. Think about it. It's tough to consider others before ourselves, isn't it? We talk about how we both struggle to do this. And, we talk about practical things like jealousy and celebrating other's successes. We discuss what it means to honor someone else, and how we tend to want to hoard honor instead of giving it away. And, we talk about how the context of this verse really sheds light on what should motivate our love of others. Like always, there's a lot of laughter and fun mixed in.Thanks for listening!

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]]> This week Vera and I talk about the themes in Romans 12:10. It says, "Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves." It seems pretty simple on the surface, but it's a sincerely difficult verse to live out in our daily lives. Think about it. It's tough to consider others before ourselves, isn't it? We talk about how we both struggle to do this. And, we talk about practical things like jealousy and celebrating other's successes. We discuss what it means to honor someone else, and how we tend to want to hoard honor instead of giving it away. And, we talk about how the context of this verse really sheds light on what should motivate our love of others. Like always, there's a lot of laughter and fun mixed in.Thanks for listening!

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]]> Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-2669821 Wed, 05 Feb 2020 19:00:00 -0600 908 Bible memory, devotional, devo, christian podcast, Scripture memory, Bible, Bible study, Christian, Christian woman, ministry, Natalie Abbott, Vera Schmitz, Dwell, Dwell Differently, Jesus tattoo, Jesus, God, God's word 18 full false Dwell # 17: The Next Small Step - Polly Conner Dwell # 17: The Next Small Step - Polly Conner Sure, we might say that we want to find satisfaction in Christ, but what does that really look like? In this episode, Polly Conner shares some really practical insights into how WE CAN TAKE THE NEXT SMALL STEP towards finding true joy in Jesus. 

Here are some of the things we discuss:

>>>  The difference between our "thinking brain" and our "feeling brain".
>>>  The importance of talking to ourselves versus listening to ourselves.
>>>  Her own tendency to believe lies about what will make her happy.
>>>  How following Jesus looks different in our different seasons of life.
>>>  Our need to pursue the things that stir our affections for Jesus.
>>>  Possible "next steps" to growing closer to God.

Hope you're encouraged by our conversation. It was a great encouragement to me!


MORE ABOUT POLLY:
Polly Conner is the Co-founder of Thriving Home, a company committed to helping women thrive at home. Check out this link for a special Thriving Home page just for Dwell listeners. You'll find fun recommendations, cooking freebies and a link to their newly released cookbook, From Freezer to Cooker. 

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]]> Sure, we might say that we want to find satisfaction in Christ, but what does that really look like? In this episode, Polly Conner shares some really practical insights into how WE CAN TAKE THE NEXT SMALL STEP towards finding true joy in Jesus. 

Here are some of the things we discuss:

>>>  The difference between our "thinking brain" and our "feeling brain".
>>>  The importance of talking to ourselves versus listening to ourselves.
>>>  Her own tendency to believe lies about what will make her happy.
>>>  How following Jesus looks different in our different seasons of life.
>>>  Our need to pursue the things that stir our affections for Jesus.
>>>  Possible "next steps" to growing closer to God.

Hope you're encouraged by our conversation. It was a great encouragement to me!


MORE ABOUT POLLY:
Polly Conner is the Co-founder of Thriving Home, a company committed to helping women thrive at home. Check out this link for a special Thriving Home page just for Dwell listeners. You'll find fun recommendations, cooking freebies and a link to their newly released cookbook, From Freezer to Cooker. 

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]]> Polly Conner Buzzsprout-2310836 Wed, 29 Jan 2020 21:00:00 -0600 999 Thriving Home, Polly Conner, Rachel Tiemeyer, Cookbooks, From Freezer to Table, From Freezer to Cooker, Slow Cooker, Bible Memory, Scripture Memory, Bible, Bible Study, Christian, Christian Woman, Ministry, Dwell, Dwell Differently, Jesus Tattoos, Jesus, 17 full false Dwell #16: Truly Satisfied - Polly Conner Dwell #16: Truly Satisfied - Polly Conner In this episode we continue our conversation with Polly Conner, a mom, a writer, Co-founder of Thriving Home, and a pastor's wife. It is just such a good episode!  I learned so much that I just can't help but say...

 "PREACH ON, Preacher's Wife!"

She really dives into this  this idea of satisfaction, talking about what it means and how it should look (not just like warm fuzzies). She talks about the deeper peace that comes from finding our contentment in Jesus instead of in our circumstances, and how we're all tempted to try to find our happiness in people or things that can never truly satisfy us. We talk about how we tend to think, "If I could just get this next thing, or make it through this hard season, then I will be happy." But, the truth is, we can be content right now if we are seeking it in the right place. I hope you give it a listen. It's such a practical and insightful conversation.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT POLLY by going to the Thriving Home Website. Or follow @thrivinghome & @pollyconner on FB and Insta. She and Co-founder, Rachel Tiemeyer, have recently published another fantastic cookbook called From Freezer to Cooker. 

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]]> In this episode we continue our conversation with Polly Conner, a mom, a writer, Co-founder of Thriving Home, and a pastor's wife. It is just such a good episode!  I learned so much that I just can't help but say...

 "PREACH ON, Preacher's Wife!"

She really dives into this  this idea of satisfaction, talking about what it means and how it should look (not just like warm fuzzies). She talks about the deeper peace that comes from finding our contentment in Jesus instead of in our circumstances, and how we're all tempted to try to find our happiness in people or things that can never truly satisfy us. We talk about how we tend to think, "If I could just get this next thing, or make it through this hard season, then I will be happy." But, the truth is, we can be content right now if we are seeking it in the right place. I hope you give it a listen. It's such a practical and insightful conversation.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT POLLY by going to the Thriving Home Website. Or follow @thrivinghome & @pollyconner on FB and Insta. She and Co-founder, Rachel Tiemeyer, have recently published another fantastic cookbook called From Freezer to Cooker. 

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]]> Polly Conner Buzzsprout-2310701 Thu, 23 Jan 2020 03:00:00 -0600 833 Thriving Home, Polly Conner, Rachel Tiemeyer, Cookbooks, From Freezer to Table, From Freezer to Cooker, Slow Cooker, Bible Memory, Scripture Memory, Bible, Bible Study, Christian, Christian Woman, Ministry, Dwell, Dwell Differently, Jesus Tattoos, Jesus, 16 full false Dwell #15: Spinning Plates - Polly Conner Dwell #15: Spinning Plates - Polly Conner Do you feel like your constantly trying to keep all the plates spinning??? And, just getting dinner on those plates feels like a really tall order?

Well, in this episode you're going to hear from Polly Conner. She and her friend, Rachel Tiemeyer, founded Thriving Home, a company dedicated to encouraging and equipping women to thrive. In this episode, she shares about all the different plates she has spinning, from mom, to pastor's wife to business owner, to blogger... This girl has a lot going on. But, you'll discover from this conversation and the ones that follow, that she is dedicated to finding her ultimate grounding and satisfaction in Jesus.

In this episode, we just dip our toes in the water of this month's Dwell verse: Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days (Ps. 90:14). But, you will want to keep listening in the coming two episodes as we really dive in to the satisfaction only God can give us and practical ways to go deep. 

Check out this link for a special Thriving Home page just for Dwell listeners. You'll find fun recommendations, cooking freebies and a link to their newly released cookbook, From Freezer to Cooker. 

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]]> Do you feel like your constantly trying to keep all the plates spinning??? And, just getting dinner on those plates feels like a really tall order?

Well, in this episode you're going to hear from Polly Conner. She and her friend, Rachel Tiemeyer, founded Thriving Home, a company dedicated to encouraging and equipping women to thrive. In this episode, she shares about all the different plates she has spinning, from mom, to pastor's wife to business owner, to blogger... This girl has a lot going on. But, you'll discover from this conversation and the ones that follow, that she is dedicated to finding her ultimate grounding and satisfaction in Jesus.

In this episode, we just dip our toes in the water of this month's Dwell verse: Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days (Ps. 90:14). But, you will want to keep listening in the coming two episodes as we really dive in to the satisfaction only God can give us and practical ways to go deep. 

Check out this link for a special Thriving Home page just for Dwell listeners. You'll find fun recommendations, cooking freebies and a link to their newly released cookbook, From Freezer to Cooker. 

Support the show

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]]> Polly Conner Buzzsprout-2310380 Wed, 15 Jan 2020 12:00:00 -0600 800 Thriving Home, Polly Conner, Rachel Tiemeyer, Cookbooks, From Freezer to Table, From Freezer to Cooker, Slow Cooker, Bible Memory, Scripture Memory, Bible, Bible Study, Christian, Christian Woman, Ministry, Dwell, Dwell Differently, Jesus Tattoos, Jesus, 15 full false Dwell #14: 2019 Recap With Vera & Nat Dwell #14: 2019 Recap With Vera & Nat Get the skinny on Vera and Natalie's favorite 2019 verses. Hear how they were blown away by what God did in 2019. And hear about what they are excited for in 2020!

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]]> Get the skinny on Vera and Natalie's favorite 2019 verses. Hear how they were blown away by what God did in 2019. And hear about what they are excited for in 2020!

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]]> Vera Schmitz & Natalie Abbott, Dwell Co-founders Buzzsprout-2422580 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 13:00:00 -0600 565 Bible memory, Scripture memory, Bible, Bible study, Christian, Christian woman, ministry, Natalie Abbott, Vera Schmitz, Dwell, Dwell Differently, Jesus tattoo, Jesus, God, God's word 14 full false Dwell #13: Good Routines - Vera & Natalie Dwell #13: Good Routines - Vera & Natalie In this episode Vera and Natalie discuss the routines that help them seek God each and every day. 

S A T I S F Y   U S  
in the morning 
with your 
unfailing L O V E,
that we may 
S I N G  for  J O Y
&  be  G L A D 
all our days.
(Psalm 90:14)

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]]> In this episode Vera and Natalie discuss the routines that help them seek God each and every day. 

S A T I S F Y   U S  
in the morning 
with your 
unfailing L O V E,
that we may 
S I N G  for  J O Y
&  be  G L A D 
all our days.
(Psalm 90:14)

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]]> Vera Schmitz & Natalie Abbott, Dwell Co-founders Buzzsprout-2393300 Thu, 02 Jan 2020 12:00:00 -0600 632 Routines, Devotional, Bible memory, Scripture memory, Bible, Bible study, Christian, Christian woman, ministry, Vera Schmitz, Dwell, Dwell Differently, Jesus tattoo, Jesus, God, God's word 13 full false Dwell #12: Trusting When It's Hard - Hailey Nogler Dwell #12: Trusting When It's Hard - Hailey Nogler Hailey Nogler has been down some difficult roads. Most recently, she has spent the last couple of years fighting cancer in her daughter, Karlee. In this episode, she shares what trusting God with the battle really looks like.She's honest and real, and it isn't all perfect. She talks about how fear and anxiety aren't the same thing as distrust or lack of hope. She shares about the importance of community, and how she's been encouraged along the journey by prayers, messages, and even cups of coffee. You will learn a lot about how to love on those who are suffering, and find Hailey's upbeat honesty really refreshing. 

You can find out more about Hailey by following her at @haileynogler on Insta & FB. And, you can keep up with how Karlee is doing, on their FB page, Team Karlee, Leukemia Warrior and by searching #teamkarlee.


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]]> Hailey Nogler has been down some difficult roads. Most recently, she has spent the last couple of years fighting cancer in her daughter, Karlee. In this episode, she shares what trusting God with the battle really looks like.She's honest and real, and it isn't all perfect. She talks about how fear and anxiety aren't the same thing as distrust or lack of hope. She shares about the importance of community, and how she's been encouraged along the journey by prayers, messages, and even cups of coffee. You will learn a lot about how to love on those who are suffering, and find Hailey's upbeat honesty really refreshing. 

You can find out more about Hailey by following her at @haileynogler on Insta & FB. And, you can keep up with how Karlee is doing, on their FB page, Team Karlee, Leukemia Warrior and by searching #teamkarlee.


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]]> Hailey Nogler Buzzsprout-2317157 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -0600 1083 Hailey Nogler, Cancer, Cancer survivor, Childhood cancer, Leukemia, Bible memory, Scripture memory, Bible, Bible study, Christian, Christian woman, ministry, Dwell, Dwell Differently, Jesus tattoo, Jesus, God, God's word 12 full false Dwell #11: Peace through the Storm - Hailey Nogler Dwell #11: Peace through the Storm - Hailey Nogler In this episode, hear Hailey Nogler relate this month's verse from Ephesians 2:17 about the PEACE of JESUS to her own life. She shares about how that peace has been an anchor in the storm of her daughter, Karlee's, diagnosis and continued battle with leukemia. 

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]]> In this episode, hear Hailey Nogler relate this month's verse from Ephesians 2:17 about the PEACE of JESUS to her own life. She shares about how that peace has been an anchor in the storm of her daughter, Karlee's, diagnosis and continued battle with leukemia. 

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]]> Hailey Nogler Buzzsprout-2258999 Tue, 17 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600 995 Hailey Nogler, Cancer, Cancer survivor, Childhood cancer, Leukemia, Bible memory, Scripture memory, Bible, Bible study, Christian, Christian woman, ministry, Dwell, Dwell Differently, Jesus tattoo, Jesus, God, God's word 11 full false Dwell #10: Brought Near - Hailey Nogler Dwell #10: Brought Near - Hailey Nogler I know this episode is a bit longer... but you won't be able to stop listening, it is just soooo good. Hailey Nogler shares about how she was far off from God and how she "didn't know what she didn't, know". But, God brought her near and opened her eyes to the peace of Jesus. I know you'll be encouraged so much by her story. She's simultaneously fun and upbeat while giving us the real, honest truth. You're gonna love her. 

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]]> I know this episode is a bit longer... but you won't be able to stop listening, it is just soooo good. Hailey Nogler shares about how she was far off from God and how she "didn't know what she didn't, know". But, God brought her near and opened her eyes to the peace of Jesus. I know you'll be encouraged so much by her story. She's simultaneously fun and upbeat while giving us the real, honest truth. You're gonna love her. 

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]]> Hailey Nogler Buzzsprout-2257256 Tue, 10 Dec 2019 11:00:00 -0600 1296 Hailey Nogler, Bible memory, Scripture memory, Bible, Bible study, Christian, Christian woman, ministry, Dwell, Dwell Differently, Jesus tattoo, Jesus, God, God's word 10 full false Dwell #9: Break it Down - Vera & Natalie Dwell #9: Break it Down - Vera & Natalie Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott (sisters, friends, & Dwell Co-founders) meet here on the first episode of every month to talk about Dwell's verse of the month. 

On this episode, they talk about the concept of peace from Ephesians 2:17. They discuss what it means to have peace, why it matters, and how this concept is impacting them this season. They really have too much fun on this episode. Natalie breaks out into ridiculous song twice! Who even knows why??? Maybe listen just for that...

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]]> Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott (sisters, friends, & Dwell Co-founders) meet here on the first episode of every month to talk about Dwell's verse of the month. 

On this episode, they talk about the concept of peace from Ephesians 2:17. They discuss what it means to have peace, why it matters, and how this concept is impacting them this season. They really have too much fun on this episode. Natalie breaks out into ridiculous song twice! Who even knows why??? Maybe listen just for that...

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]]> Vera Schmitz & Natalie Abbott, Dwell Co-founders Buzzsprout-2214695 Tue, 03 Dec 2019 12:00:00 -0600 929 Bible memory, Scripture memory, Bible, Bible study, Christian, Christian woman, ministry, Vera Schmitz, Dwell, Dwell Differently, Jesus tattoo, Jesus, God, God's word, Natalie Abbott 9 full false Dwell #8: Everyday Jesus at Home - Darrell Johnson Dwell #8: Everyday Jesus at Home - Darrell Johnson Darrell Johnson, founder of Cross Over Hoops ministry to young basketball players, shares about what his faith looks like at home. He emphasizes the importance of shaping our kids' worldviews by simply living out our faith in everyday, normal ways. He encourages us to be people living in homes where conversations about Jesus are just part our regular habits.


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]]> Darrell Johnson, founder of Cross Over Hoops ministry to young basketball players, shares about what his faith looks like at home. He emphasizes the importance of shaping our kids' worldviews by simply living out our faith in everyday, normal ways. He encourages us to be people living in homes where conversations about Jesus are just part our regular habits.


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]]> Darrell Johnson Buzzsprout-2168180 Wed, 27 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0600 768 Darrel Johnson, parenting, Crossover Hoops, Bible memory, Scripture memory, Bible, Bible study, Christian, ministry, Dwell, Dwell Differently, Jesus tattoo, Jesus, God, God's word, what matters most 8 full false Dwell #7: Responding to God's Call - Darrell Johnson Dwell #7: Responding to God's Call - Darrell Johnson In this episode we are talking about the Psalm 25:4, "Show me your ways, LORD, teach me your path." 

Darrell Johnson, founder of Crossover Hoops, shares about his calling to reach out with the gospel to fellow basketball players. He shares how his calling was born out of a love for the sport, the desire to coach players, and a natural mentorship that developed with his players. 

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]]> In this episode we are talking about the Psalm 25:4, "Show me your ways, LORD, teach me your path." 

Darrell Johnson, founder of Crossover Hoops, shares about his calling to reach out with the gospel to fellow basketball players. He shares how his calling was born out of a love for the sport, the desire to coach players, and a natural mentorship that developed with his players. 

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]]> Darrell Johnson Buzzsprout-2041941 Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0600 859 Darrell Johnson, Crossover Hoops, Bible memory, Scripture memory, Bible, Bible study, Christian, ministry, Dwell, Dwell Differently, Jesus tattoo, Jesus, God, God's word, what matters most 7 full false Dwell #6: What Matters Most - Darrell Johnson Dwell #6: What Matters Most - Darrell Johnson Meet Darrell Johnson, Founder of Crossover Hoops, a ministry to basketball players of all ages. 

In this episode, we discuss our verse from Psalm 25:4, "Show me your ways, LORD, teach me your paths." Darrell shares about how two life-threatening experiences caused him to really reconsider his life and what matters most. 

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]]> Meet Darrell Johnson, Founder of Crossover Hoops, a ministry to basketball players of all ages. 

In this episode, we discuss our verse from Psalm 25:4, "Show me your ways, LORD, teach me your paths." Darrell shares about how two life-threatening experiences caused him to really reconsider his life and what matters most. 

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]]> Darrell Johnson Buzzsprout-2041434 Wed, 13 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -0600 709 Darrell Johnson, Crossover Hoops, @coh_training, Bible memory, Scripture memory, Bible, Bible study, Christian, ministry, Dwell, Dwell Differently, Jesus tattoo, Jesus, God, God's word, what matters most 6 full false Dwell #5: Waiting For God - Vera & Natalie Dwell #5: Waiting For God - Vera & Natalie Our verse this month is about following God's path for our lives. But, sometimes following God involves WAITING. And, when we wait we sometimes start to wonder if we are still on the right path, or whether we were called to something different. We wonder why it's taking so long. 

In this episode Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott talk about the struggle of waiting, and how they personally have seen God show up and confirm his calling in specific ways. Vera shares about her and her husband's call to adopt, and the long process of waiting. She tells about how God showed up at just the perfect time to confirm his call on their lives.

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]]> Our verse this month is about following God's path for our lives. But, sometimes following God involves WAITING. And, when we wait we sometimes start to wonder if we are still on the right path, or whether we were called to something different. We wonder why it's taking so long. 

In this episode Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott talk about the struggle of waiting, and how they personally have seen God show up and confirm his calling in specific ways. Vera shares about her and her husband's call to adopt, and the long process of waiting. She tells about how God showed up at just the perfect time to confirm his call on their lives.

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]]> Vera Schmitz & Natalie Abbott, Dwell Co-founders Buzzsprout-1999252 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0600 995 Adoption, Waiting, Bible memory, Scripture memory, Bible, Bible study, Christian, Christian woman, ministry, Vera Schmitz, Dwell, Dwell Differently, Jesus tattoo, Jesus, God, God's word 5 full false Dwell #4: Apply the Word - Lauren McAfee Dwell #4: Apply the Word - Lauren McAfee In this episode, Lauren McAfee talks about how we can apply God's Word in our daily lives. She challenges us to understand the bible not just intellectually but to take it to heart. She encourages us to engage in our study of scripture with others in the local church. She also shares about how her recent adoption experience has impacted her faith. 

Find out more about Lauren on her website: www.laurenamcafee.com
Or follow her on Instagram at: @laurenamcafee

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]]> In this episode, Lauren McAfee talks about how we can apply God's Word in our daily lives. She challenges us to understand the bible not just intellectually but to take it to heart. She encourages us to engage in our study of scripture with others in the local church. She also shares about how her recent adoption experience has impacted her faith. 

Find out more about Lauren on her website: www.laurenamcafee.com
Or follow her on Instagram at: @laurenamcafee

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]]> Lauren McAfee Buzzsprout-1949901 Wed, 23 Oct 2019 18:00:00 -0500 883 Lauren McAfee, Not What You Think, Bible memory, Scripture memory, Bible, Bible study, Christian, Christian woman, ministry, Dwell, Dwell Differently, Jesus tattoo, Jesus, God, God's word 4 full false Dwell #3: The Long View of Life - Lauren McAfee Dwell #3: The Long View of Life - Lauren McAfee Lauren McAfee shares about the value of having an eternal perspective in how we live our lives. She shares about her own family’s legacy of faith, going all the way back to her Great-grandmother, who’s eternal perspective about the word of God shaped her family for generations. She also shares about how the life of another student in middle school challenged her to start taking the bible seriously in her own life. And finally, she talks about how the Bible meets us in every season of life.

Find out more about Lauren on her website: www.laurenamcafee.com
Or follow her on Instagram at: @laurenamcafee



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]]> Lauren McAfee shares about the value of having an eternal perspective in how we live our lives. She shares about her own family’s legacy of faith, going all the way back to her Great-grandmother, who’s eternal perspective about the word of God shaped her family for generations. She also shares about how the life of another student in middle school challenged her to start taking the bible seriously in her own life. And finally, she talks about how the Bible meets us in every season of life.

Find out more about Lauren on her website: www.laurenamcafee.com
Or follow her on Instagram at: @laurenamcafee



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]]> Lauren McAffee Buzzsprout-1949847 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 17:00:00 -0500 759 Lauren McAfee, Not What You Think, Bible memory, Scripture memory, Bible, Bible study, Christian, Christian woman, ministry, Dwell, Dwell Differently, Jesus tattoo, Jesus, God, God's word 3 full false Dwell #2: The Back Story - Lauren McAfee Dwell #2: The Back Story - Lauren McAfee On this episode we get to hear from Lauren McAfee. She is a woman of many talents and interests. You can find out more about her, read articles she’s published, and find links to books she’s authored on her website, www.laurenamcafee.com. But, in this episode we get to just chat with her. And let me just say, you are going to love her. She shares about growing up, how she met her husband, and how they survived writing a book together without a double homicide! Seriously though, it's such fun. So, sit back and enjoy. 




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]]> On this episode we get to hear from Lauren McAfee. She is a woman of many talents and interests. You can find out more about her, read articles she’s published, and find links to books she’s authored on her website, www.laurenamcafee.com. But, in this episode we get to just chat with her. And let me just say, you are going to love her. She shares about growing up, how she met her husband, and how they survived writing a book together without a double homicide! Seriously though, it's such fun. So, sit back and enjoy. 




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]]> Lauren McAfee Buzzsprout-1949733 Wed, 09 Oct 2019 16:00:00 -0500 959 Lauren McAfee, Not What You Think, Bible memory, Scripture memory, Bible, Bible study, Christian, Christian woman, ministry, Dwell, Dwell Differently, Jesus tattoo, Jesus, God, God's word 2 full false Dwell #1: Vera Schmitz, Why Dwell? Dwell #1: Vera Schmitz, Why Dwell? Meet Vera Schmitz, my sister, friend, and fellow Dwell Co-founder. We get to hear from her about her Olympic dreams, how Dwell began, and her vision for Dwell going forward. And, stick around for the end, where we discuss our most ridiculous childhood nicknames!

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]]> Meet Vera Schmitz, my sister, friend, and fellow Dwell Co-founder. We get to hear from her about her Olympic dreams, how Dwell began, and her vision for Dwell going forward. And, stick around for the end, where we discuss our most ridiculous childhood nicknames!

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]]> Vera Schmitz Buzzsprout-1914521 Wed, 02 Oct 2019 15:00:00 -0500 900 1 full false