God is wild about ALL His kids, regardless of the situations they find themselves, the beliefs they have, and the behavior they exhibit. He is truly a God Who is relentless to set the captive free. Join Heather and myself as she shares her very personal and powerful journey with a God Who loves wildly and without conditions. Episode 84 of the podcast is live now! Heather has walked through many dark places. Depression, anxiety, divorce, rejection, and also stage 3A Breast Cancer. Everyday is a j...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Humanity is at war. Becoming embroiled in cultural and political issues can seductively create a religion of its own. It can distract us away from the true gospel and clarity about the real battles that are undermining humanity. Jesus, when He was incarnated on the earth, REFUSED to become polarized in the pressing, often life and death, debates of His day. Instead He resolutely focused upon the commandment He was given by His Father. It is this commandment that has been passed on to us - the co...
Oct 29, 2021•28 min
The big question! If God is good, why does He allow so much evil? If God controls everything, how could He create a world where there is so much pain? These are questions about our ability to trust in the goodness of God and the masterfulness of God. They are foundational and affect our ability to believe He is Who He says He is. Join me as I delve into powerful transformative truths that free, empower, and transform. Episode 82 of the podcast is now live! Stay connected to receive more free min...
Oct 26, 2021•32 min
On Episode 81 of Perspectives with Catherine Toon I’m with Mike Zenker; Mike’s passion is to ‘dream big’, ‘delight in grace’ and ‘inspire’ others to know who they are in Christ. Death and loss are a normal part of life. Change and uncertainty are constants in life. How do we truly help people in their grieving process in a way that is truly loving? How can we embrace what really matters and use the contradictions to grow and BE better? There is joy, freedom and upgrades on the other side of loss...
Oct 22, 2021•56 min
Pastor David Mitchell was called into the ministry and began preaching and teaching at just 9 years old! He has a breathtaking revelation of the love of God, our completion in Him, and what that means on an individual and global level. Join David and myself as he shares his journey, and what God has shown Him for the body of Christ, humanity and especially YOU! Episode 80 of the podcast is now live! Contact David at: dlm042404@yahoo.com Rudy Jones link: https://www.wequanta.com/ Stay connected t...
Oct 19, 2021•50 min
Episode 79 of the podcast is live! Jesus prayed that we would be one as He and the Father are One. He called us to Love as He loves. How do we walk that out, in the midst of strife, division, and offense not only in the world, but in the body of Christ? Join me as I delve into powerful transformative truths that free, empower, and transform. Stay connected to receive more free ministry resources every day! Catherinetoon.com FB: Catherine Toon, MD IG: @CatherineToon ➡️ Watch on YouTube: Catherine...
Oct 15, 2021•19 min
Episode 78 of the podcast is now live! “Trust the Masterfulness of God” One of the traps we can find ourselves in is the trap of looking to ourselves to generate the good things we desire. God is all about partnership with us, but He is never about us working up and doing anything apart from Him. It has never been about our capacity, our faithfulness, our ability to believe, our obedience - US apart from Him. It’s about His. And He is brilliant at redeeming all things! When we trust that He is L...
Oct 12, 2021•32 min
Loving people as Christ loved us is our highest mandate. This seems easy when the one in front of you is lovely. But what about loving people who are acting in harmful ways, or even like an enemy? What does healthy love look like? Are we to be like doormats to be trampled upon and repeatedly hurt in the name of love? Does love mean that we can’t say “no” to people asking for help or a sacrifice? Clarity empowers. Join me as I share my personal journey and unpack this important and empowering mes...
Oct 08, 2021•33 min
What does flowing in Prophetic Fullness look like? Jackie Ekstrom shares this and her amazing testimony and her encounters with the Lord on episode 76 of the podcast live now! God kept Jackie concealed from the world for many years to prepare her for her ministry. As hard as her isolation was, Jackie remained obedient to God. She was fortified with His “new wine” as He prepared her for what was to come. Now that God has opened doors, Jackie is sharing the new wine with others and spreading His m...
Oct 05, 2021•45 min
Can you be steady in unpredictable times, when things look shaky all around you? Today I’m sharing that you can be “Steady in tumultuous times!” Every generation experiences some sort of upheaval. Whether it is war, natural disasters, medical perplexities, political fallout, social tumult, spiritual crises, or economic setbacks, each time there is an invitation to ground oneself in an eternal perspective and be a conduit for answers in a suffering world. History repeats itself, and yet, the huma...
Oct 01, 2021•40 min
Can you walk in peace and still have questions?! “Peace in Unanswered Questions” is my message today. Episode 74 is live! There are many questions in all of our lives that remain unanswered. When these unanswered questions make God look as if He is not present, does not care, is neglectful or powerless we remain adrift and tormented. When unanswered questions cause us to feel that there is something wrong with us, we are unworthy, we are insignificant or unseen, there is ongoing pain. How do we ...
Sep 28, 2021•32 min
Upset is a part of life. We step out of relationship with Love and into a lack of peace. Today I’m sharing my heart on “Get your peace back!” Fear and anxiety are very human experiences. Jesus said that tribulation level trouble will come. But He also said that we could cheer up because He has overcome the world. He would have been unjust if He commanded us to do something without empowering it. What does this look like? What do we do to regain peace? Listen to hear my perspective! Stay connecte...
Sep 24, 2021•45 min
God is continually wooing our hearts to trust Him. But how do we trust him in difficult times when we are struggling? Today I’m digging into “Trusting God when it’s hard!” Trust is related to belief and faith, but is more visceral versus intellectual. I may believe that God will provide for me, but, unless I truly trust Him, I will not step out and put my weight on Him according to that belief. If I force myself to step out, it will probably not go well, because I really do not believe Him. This...
Sep 21, 2021•43 min
Paul Young, author of the phenomenally successful “The Shack”, and other best selling books, candidly shares his newest joys and challenges and how to trust God and remain joyful in the midst! Today we are discussing “Perspectives: Trusting God!” Trusting God is a simple mandate. But in the midst of hurts, disappointments, setbacks, tragedy, threats, and whatever you’ve got going on it can feel impossible. It is not only possible, but something God can empower YOU to walk in more and more. Join ...
Sep 17, 2021•55 min
STRIFE! STRIVING! TOIL! It’s all a condition of torment. Whether we are striving to do better, have better or be better, striving is symptomatic of a functional disconnect with the God we are one with. Today I’m talking about “How to get out of striving!” A heart that believes it is orphaned feels alone, toils to do/be/ or have, and can never rest. We were created to perform as a byproduct or our sonship/daughter-ship with all that that means, not to achieve it. Freedom is doing out of your bein...
Sep 14, 2021•40 min
Are you struggling in ministry? Pastors and Pastors’ spouses have unique demands upon their time and resources. Pastor Janelle Montgomery brings her perspective as we unpack these important dynamics! Today I’m talking with Pastor Janelle as she shares “Insights for Pastors & their spouses!” Expectations of others can create false guilt, performance, and burnout. One has to be clear about what one is called to do and what we are not called to do. Janelle Montgomery serves as Co-Pastor of the ...
Sep 10, 2021•38 min
Do you have limitations? The human condition is fraught with limitations of which we are all too aware. We all have them! Today I’m sharing my perspective on “God’s limitlessness in our limitations”! Our limitations produce a sense of inadequacy and all kinds of fear. But God is masterful. He truly is limitless, even as He limits Himself to relate to us where we are at. But sometimes we have a hard time connecting to that. How do we handle ourselves when control is an illusion and we are torment...
Sep 07, 2021•24 min
Have you done anything ugly in your life? We all have done ugly things and have ugly areas in ourselves that God will eventually confront and uproot. Today I’m discussing how to “face the ugly areas without hating yourself!” We are hypocritical, self-justifying, selfish, judging, condemning, twisted, whiny, brutal, indifferent to the suffering of others… We clearly have a ways to go being conformed into the image of Christ - to the image of Love! We can learn to love ourselves despite the ugly, ...
Sep 03, 2021•40 min
Ladies! Do you need someone to champion you? Are you in need of direction and mentorship? Today I’m with the wonderful Megan Sjuts discussing ‘Championing creative women’! Unveiling who we are and what we are called to do is not something that happens in a vacuum. We need others to champion and mentor us. Megan’s master mission is to bring out the creative BEST in others. Megan Sjuts is an online educator, graphic designer, and creative coach. She partners with ambitious business women to bring ...
Aug 31, 2021•27 min
Feeling burned out? Today I share my perspective on ‘Guarding Your Resources!’ How do we guard our resources? When is yes appropriate and when is no appropriate? As a human being you are created to contribute to others, serving out of the overflow of your relationship with God. You do not have limitless resources in and of yourself, but are a beautiful and powerful conduit of resources as you release them from your relationship with God. This is all about boundaries and being led by the Spirit o...
Aug 27, 2021•14 min
Christianity is experiencing a mixed bag of criticism, deconstruction, defensiveness, and purification. Today I’m talking about ‘Compelled by what you are for!’ Happily, in the midst of where we are culpable and need, even massive, correction, Christ is wild and inclusive about His bride. There is no place in humanity that we do not need conformity to the image of Christ/Love. As human beings, we have limited perspective. Often, in seeing the abuses of a person/institution, we are propelled by p...
Aug 24, 2021•26 min
Join Karen Welton and myself as she shares her powerful, gritty, but joyful transformation in herself and her marriage. We are discussing Healing & Restoration, Narcissism, Codependency, & the Church! Wow! Narcissism, codependency, and spiritual abuse are huge issues in and out of the church. The church traditionally has not had much expertise with mental health issues. The most damaged of us cause the most damage. Karen is a women’s empowerment speaker, birth and life coach, certified d...
Aug 20, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Humanity has been so conditioned with guilt and condemnation, feelings of inadequacy, unworthiness, and fear that, if we are honest, it is hard to really believe that, not only does God love us, but that He is passionately for us. Religion, either institutional or individual legalism, has oppressed and haunted humanity with fear, condemnation, and bondage. But God is after every trace of anything that makes His kids feel orphaned, separate, unworthy, sinful, or ashamed. He relentlessly seeks to ...
Aug 17, 2021•38 min
Have you ever worried that you don’t have enough faith? It is a tormenting thought, because there always feels like there is a loophole to things working out. This would be true if things depended upon you. Happily, everything is not only finished, but manifests because of the mastery of Christ, not you! Christ is the Author and Finisher of faith. He is the One Who fills in the gaps. You can rest! Join me for this empowering, freedom-filled message! Stay connected to receive more free ministry r...
Aug 13, 2021•28 min
The Scriptures are an essential aspect of the Christian faith. But we have often equated them with the living Word Himself, even elevating them above the One to whom they point. In doing so, we have distorted their central message—and our view of God. Tragically, this has caused multitudes of people unnecessary doubt, confusion, and pain in their encounters with the Scriptures. Many people understand God as being truly loving and good. Yet, they struggle with depictions of God in Scripture as wr...
Aug 10, 2021•55 min
We were made for relationship. That is why we are in the most pain when relationships go south. Our rights matter, but a culture where demanding our rights seems to be the only thing that is right, asserting our rights can trample others’ rights and relationships can be devastated. We divide and feel justified in our division, and we end up embittered and alone. Boundaries are helpful here, but we need to understand them rightly, so that they are healthy, powerful, and life-giving. Moreover, God...
Aug 06, 2021•37 min
If I hear one cry repeatedly is the cry to experience God’s love. The need to be loved is universal and so foundational that we allow people to “love us” in toxic ways, if healthy ways are not present. It is one thing to talk about God’s love, write about God’s love, and preach about God’s love. It is quite another to genuinely experience God’s love. When we do, it is impossible to leave the encounter the same way we entered into it. We are simply transformed because we are seeing and experienci...
Aug 03, 2021•43 min
God loves honest questions. Sometimes those questions can come out as accusations toward God in the places that God doesn’t look like a God of Love. Often the times of greatest trial are the times that can be turned into the greatest upgrades. Beauty for ashes is real, but during the ash phase, the hopelessness of ashes can be all you see. How do we hold onto our faith, while it is being rocked? What do we do when God does not make sense? Join me as I share to help in your trial. FREE complete “...
Jul 30, 2021•23 min
When God created the seen realm and His Kids to benevolently reign over it, He delighted in every aspect. It was good, it was good, they were VERY good. He delighted and delights in the sons and daughters of humanity. God values humanity so much that He became one, while not relinquishing HIs divinity. The delight of God is a testimony to His goodness that knows no bounds. In this revelation it is important to understand that this is not just an impersonal stamp of approval over humanity, but Hi...
Jul 27, 2021•30 min
Jesus prayed that we would be one, even as He and the Father are one. Jesus also gave us the commandment to love as He loves. However, human beings, and unfortunately especially the church, have a track record of gathering around doctrine instead of the Person of Christ, Who is other-giving Love. Doctrines tend to separate and divide us, especially when they cause us to judge and withhold love. We are to be known for our love for one another, not our doctrine. Join Pastors Rick and Sheila Watts ...
Jul 23, 2021•1 hr 1 min
