In the closing episode of 2024, the discussion with Spencer Owen delves deep into the spiritual journey of rest, Sabbath, and sabbatical. Both hosts explore personal experiences and challenges in making time for rest amidst hectic schedules. The conversation touches on the neuroscience of rest, the theological basis of Sabbath as evidenced by creation and the cross, and how true rest can serve as an act of social justice. Insights and stories reflect on dynamic and static rest, the transformatio...
Sep 19, 2024•53 min•Season 8Ep. 88
S8: E87 Grand Finale of Sitting with a Cynic: Rest, Reflect, Repeat with a Christian and an Agnostic In the grand finale of the 8KP podcast, host Adi is joined by her friend and brother-in-law, Casey Rippy, for a heartfelt discussion on rest, Sabbath, and sabbatical. They reflect on the importance of taking time off to recharge and explore personal anecdotes related to napping and taking breaks from the daily grind. Casey shares his perspective on the necessity of dedicating a day each week to r...
Sep 13, 2024•30 min•Season 8Ep. 87
In this episode of 8000 Promises, Adi welcomes Pamela, a long-time ministry leader and empty nest coach, to discuss the importance and practice of rest, Sabbath, and sabbatical. Pamela shares her personal experiences with power napping and the shift towards embracing true rest amidst a busy lifestyle. The conversation touches on various aspects, including the cultural resistance to rest, strategies for incorporating Sabbath into one's life, and the profound spiritual and relational benefits that...
Sep 06, 2024•52 min•Season 8Ep. 86
In this episode, hosts Adi and Tiff welcome Marty Solomon, the creator and executive producer of the Bema Discipleship Podcast and president of Impact Campus Ministries. The discussion centers around the concepts of Sabbath, rest, and sabbaticals. Marty shares insights about his own journey with Sabbath, including his personal struggles with anxiety and the importance of surrender. They also explore the Biblical roots of Sabbath, discuss the complexities of integrating rest into modern life, and...
Aug 29, 2024•57 min•Season 8Ep. 85
In this conversation, Adi Tilford and Sally Henry discuss the importance of rest and Sabbath. They explore the cultural messages around productivity and the need to constantly be doing something. They also discuss the role of rest in sustainability and balance, and how it allows us to have a more realistic perspective of our role in the world. Sally emphasizes the importance of checking out from work and responsibilities and taking time to rest and recharge. They also touch on the idea of season...
Aug 23, 2024•49 min•Season 8Ep. 84
In this enlightening conversation, Adi Tilford welcomes Rebecca Anthony, a long-time friend and spiritual director, to explore the concepts of rest, Sabbath, and sabbatical. Rebecca shares her personal journey and powerful encounters with Jesus during moments of rest. She provides practical advice on how to incorporate Sabbath practices into a full life, emphasizing the importance of rest as a gift from God rather than an earned reward. Rebecca also discusses how her new business, Peaceful Homes...
Aug 19, 2024•57 min•Season 8Ep. 83
S8: E:82: The challenge to rest in a culture of busy with the Nerdy Bible Girls In this conversation, the Nerdy Bible Girls discuss the importance of rest, Sabbath, and sabbatical. They share personal experiences and stories related to napping and the challenges of finding time to rest in a busy culture. They explore the different definitions of rest, Sabbath, and sabbatical, highlighting the need for physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual rest. The conversation emphasizes the importance of ...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 8Ep. 82
In this conversation, Adi Tilford and Spencer Owen discuss unexpected friendships that formed during the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges of making and maintaining friendships. They explore the idea of reconstructing religion for those who have experienced spiritual trauma and the need for trauma-informed theology. They discuss the division and polarization in society and the role of the church in promoting love and unity. They also touch on the importance of setting realistic expectations i...
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 7Ep. 81
In this episode of '8,000 Promises,' Casey returns for his fourth conversation. Adi, the Christian, and Casey, the Agnostic, delve into the complexities of friendship across differing religious beliefs, exploring whether Christians and agnostics can maintain authentic relationships. They humorously dissect Biblical stories, discuss respectful dialogues, and share personal insights on living out faith authentically. The episode also teases an upcoming discussion on rest and Sabbath before taking ...
Jul 19, 2024•42 min•Season 7Ep. 80
This episode of 8000 Promises features the Evans sisters—Molly, Emily, and Abby—co-hosts of the podcast 'Word with the Girls'. They discuss the dynamics of their sisterly friendship, unexpected friendships formed through life experiences, and how their podcast fosters deeper conversations and relationships. The sisters share insights on how to nurture sibling relationships, addressing challenges in different life seasons, and the importance of creating safe relational spaces. They also discuss s...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 7Ep. 79
In this episode of 8000 Promises' the focus is on friendship and community. Adi Tilford and her friends Ondi and Nancy, discuss their personal journeys and insights on establishing and maintaining meaningful connections. Ondi, a mother and writer, shares her proactive approach to building friendships, while Nancy, who has faced challenges with social anxiety, speaks candidly about her experiences and progress. The conversation also explores the definitions of friendship and community, the value ...
Jul 05, 2024•46 min•Season 7Ep. 78
Join Adi Tilford, along with her Nerdy Bible Girls co-hosts Tiff Haithley and Jamie Adams, as they dive into a heartfelt discussion on unexpected friendships, the lessons they bring, and the importance of being present in each other's lives. In this episode, they share personal stories of unlikely connections and reflect on maintaining meaningful relationships amidst life's chaos. Introduction: Welcoming Words Prayer and Purpose Unexpected Friendships Jayme's Tale: Virginia, the Retired Nun Tiff...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr•Season 7Ep. 77
In this episode, Adi Tilford shares the third and final part of the therapeutic story called 'Born to be Queen'. The story follows a woman who learns valuable lessons from a gardener after a childhood marked by unwanted experiences in the desert. In part III, the woman embarks on a journey through the desert, facing her fears and discovering her true identity. She eventually finds the golden crown she was given at birth and realizes that she was born to be queen. Adi Tilford also mentions upcomi...
Jun 20, 2024•13 min•Season 7Ep. 76
In this episode of the 8000 Promises series on dreams and desires, Adi and Spencer Owen, who brings his expertise in scripture and neuroscience, delve deep into the nature of dreams, desires, and their spiritual and psychological impacts. They explore the challenges of trusting God, dealing with unmet needs, and understanding how our desires align with our identity and spiritual growth. Through personal anecdotes and scriptural analysis, they discuss the balance between contentment and longing, ...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 75
In this heartfelt episode, Adi welcomes back Casey - the 8KP cynic - to discuss their different worldviews and how dreams, desires, and longings shape their lives.They explore the transformation of dreams from seeking the spotlight to prioritizing family and presence. The conversation delves into the importance of being present with family, the role of art and creativity, and how understanding and redirecting dreams and desires can lead to a more fulfilling life. This episode offers rich insight...
Jun 03, 2024•35 min•Season 6Ep. 74
In this episode of the 8000 Promises podcast, Adi converses with Josh and Katie Walters about their book New Marriage, Same Couple and their journey in marriage. They discuss topics like dreams and desires from childhood, the impact of pain and crisis on relationships, and the importance of confession therapy in sustaining a healthy marriage. The episode delves into personal stories of vulnerability, healing, and growth, highlighting how maintaining hope and working through difficulties with God...
May 30, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 73
In this episode of the 8000 Promises Podcast Ondi Mejia and her father Peter discuss their journey of faith, dreams, and longings. Ondi shares about her new book Heavenly Hustle: Giving Your Earthly Life a Heavenly Purpose and reflects on her childhood dreams and how they shape her life today. Peter adds his insights on dreams from his own childhood and how they influenced his path, including his commitment to ministry and living a Jesus-centered life. The conversation also delves into the impor...
May 23, 2024•54 min•Season 6Ep. 72
In this captivating interview, Cameron shares her journey from a child entrepreneur with a passion for making a difference to the founder of Reverent Rhythms, a faith-based performing arts ministry. She discusses the importance of following through on million-dollar ideas with determination, her personal struggles and triumphs, including overcoming divorce and personal challenges while building her ministry. Cameron emphasizes the role of privilege in pursuing dreams and the need for boundaries ...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 6Ep. 71
This episode of 8000 Promises features a special Ignite Insight session with the highly appreciated guest Sally Henry, who discusses the impact of dreams, desires, and longings on our lives, especially in the context of understanding God's will. Sally, a writer, pastor, musician, and behavioral health care coordinator, shares insights from her journey, including how her understanding of dreams, desires, and God's will has evolved over the years. She emphasizes that God wants us to learn how to b...
May 13, 2024•46 min•Season 6Ep. 70
In this episode of the 8000 Promises Podcast, host Adi Tilford, invites her friend and spiritual director, Megan Babayco, to discuss the significance of desires, longings, and dreams in spiritual formation. Megan shares her journey from dreaming of becoming an astronaut to actually becoming a pastor, highlighting how her underlying desire to make a difference manifested in her spiritual calling. They delve into the misconceptions about desires within the church and emphasize the importance of al...
May 09, 2024•50 min•Season 6Ep. 69
In this episode of '8,000 Promises,' the hosts, known as the Nerdy Bible Girls - Tiff, Jayme, and Amy, embark on a new series exploring dreams, longings, and desires titled 'These Dreams We Have: The Role of Desire and Longing in Our Lives.' They begin by discussing childhood dreams and how they intertwine with their present lives. Special focus is on Tiff's journey from a respiratory therapist to fulfilling her dream of writing a children's book, 'Mrs. Poppish's Pickles,' inspired by a family s...
May 02, 2024•58 min•Season 6Ep. 68
In this episode, Adi and Spencer discuss the theological aspects of forgiveness and the challenges that come with it. They emphasize the importance of understanding forgiveness as a process that starts within ourselves and extends to others. They also explore the concept of justice and how it relates to forgiveness, highlighting the need for restorative justice rather than punitive justice. The conversation touches on the role of the body in forgiveness and the significance of seeing ourselves a...
Apr 18, 2024•54 min•Season 5Ep. 67
Adi (Christian) and Casey (Agnostic) discuss the topic of forgiveness. They explore the definition of forgiveness, the challenges of forgiving, and the importance of understanding and empathy in the process. They also touch on the role of faith in forgiveness and the impact of past experiences on one's ability to forgive. The conversation highlights the complexity of forgiveness and the need for personal growth and self-reflection in order to let go of anger and resentment. Keywords: forgiveness...
Apr 15, 2024•31 min•Season 5Ep. 66
In this conversation, Janielle shares her story of forgiveness after experiencing childhood trauma. She discusses the importance of forgiveness in the healing process and how it lifts the weight of anger and resentment. Janielle emphasizes the role of God in guiding her through forgiveness and the need to trust Him. She also highlights the significance of boundaries and self-care in the forgiveness journey. Janielle's story serves as a reminder that forgiveness does not mean forgetting, but rath...
Apr 11, 2024•57 min•Season 5Ep. 65
S 5: E 64 Born to Be Queen Part II: Born to Be Queen Born to Be Queen Part I: The Lost Crown Part I: Read it Here: AdiTilford.com Part II: Read it Here: AdiTilford.com/blog Summary In this episode, Adi Tilford shares part two of her therapeutic story, 'Born to be Queen.' The story follows a young girl who experiences harm in the desert and gives up her crown. As she grows up and becomes a mother, she tries to protect her child from the desert by following a map. However, her worst fear comes tru...
Apr 08, 2024•14 min•Season 5Ep. 64
8000 Promises host, Adi Tilford and comedian Monique Bellamy, explore the heavy topic of forgiveness and moving forward after experiencing harm. Monique shares her personal journey, highlighting the importance of laughter in difficult times and discussing complex issues like social media's influence, personal struggles, and the process of forgiveness. She emphasizes how humor has been a vital tool in her healing process and in facing life's challenges. Additionally, Monique touches on her experi...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 5Ep. 63
Courtney is an author, speaker and teacher. She has been through a lot in your life and now uses this wisdom to empower and inspire others to go on their own healing and recovery journeys with the Lord. Her resilience and belief in God's promises for her life have kept her going through the hardest times. She now shares these techniques, and experiences with others. You can read today’s writing by heading to Courtney’s blog: https://www.the-colorful-table.com/blogposts/forgiveness To support Cou...
Apr 02, 2024•13 min•Season 5Ep. 62
In this episode of the 8000 Promises podcast, host Adi converses with Nicole Williams, a forgiveness coach, writer, and author, exploring the sensitive and profound subject of forgiveness. Nicole shares her personal journey of forgiveness with her mother, emphasizing how understanding and seeing the image of God in others can lead to transformative healing and forgiveness. The discussion delves into the challenges and misconceptions surrounding forgiveness, highlighting the difference between fo...
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 61
Adoptee Sara Easterly, Birth Parent Kelsey Vander Vliet Ranyard, and Adoptive Parent Lori Holden join host Adi Tilford in a discussion focusing on the theme of forgiveness within the context of adoption. The authors of Adoption Unfiltered explore the complex emotional landscapes of adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive parents, utilizing Dr. Gordon Neufeld's metaphor of a traffic circle to illustrate the process of frustration, adaptation, grief, and attack when unaddressed emotional needs feste...
Mar 21, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 60
Sally shares her reflective writing on the journey of forgiveness in the Ignite Insight episode! Hi there, I’m Sally Henry. I am wife to Kim, mother of Sarah and Sean and grandmother of three crazy boys: Rilo, Rocco and Vito. I also have two sisters who sandwich me and I love dearly. I am a writer, pastor, musician and listener. As an Enneagram 9, I love having people in our home, cooking for friends and family, having meaningful conversations and doing work that makes a difference. I am an orda...
Mar 18, 2024•21 min•Season 5Ep. 59
