One of the most surprising characteristics of God is His relaxed playfulness. This is what innately draws children to Him and what draws the child in us to Him. Where so many adults had difficult childhoods or no real childhood at all, God wants to restore the child in us and the child-likeness in how we look at Him, life and one another. You not only can afford to play, but God wants to heal, revive and restore in play. Join me for this happy, freeing message! Stay connected to receive more fre...
Mar 29, 2022•24 min
Every human being was made for eternity. We were made to rule over and lovingly bless a creation that was created to love us back. We were made to explore the cosmos and wonder and its’ meaning, mysteries and intricacies that point toward a God of wonder. We all were born with an adventurous streak, somewhere, that longs for exploration and discovery. Stay connected to receive more free ministry resources every day! Catherinetoon.com FB: Catherine Toon, MD IG: @CatherineToon ➡️ Watch on YouTube:...
Mar 22, 2022•31 min
As I share this, war is breaking out in the Ukraine. That is so grievous and disturbing! However, the truth be told, there is always some trial or threat that humanity faces collectively or individually in our lives. God has provided for us in our tribulations and hellish experiences. There are REAL paths to hope, peace and restoration. Join me as I unpack this timely message! Stay connected to receive more free ministry resources every day! Catherinetoon.com FB: Catherine Toon, MD IG: @Catherin...
Mar 15, 2022•32 min
Pastor Steve Gammon is a third-generation minister who has walked with God since early childhood; on beautiful mountain tops and through deep valleys. He has experienced painful personal loss and the trial of enduring cancer. And yet his gentle joy and peace is infectious and powerful! Join Stephen and I for Part 2 of our interview as he shares the treasures he has received and what he has learned throughout a life of service, joys and personal trials. ➡️ Find Pastor Steve and learn more about h...
Mar 09, 2022•40 min
Pastor Steve Gammon is a third-generation minister who has walked with God since early childhood; on beautiful mountain tops and through deep valleys. He has experienced painful personal loss and the trial of enduring cancer. And yet his gentle joy and peace is infectious and powerful! Join Stephen and I for Part 1 of our interview as he shares the treasures he has received and what he has learned throughout a life of service, joys and personal trials. ➡️ Find Pastor Steve and learn more about h...
Mar 01, 2022•47 min
One of the most universal struggles is that of finding out who you are and embracing yourself, flaws and all. Today I share about my own ‘brutal’ process to accept myself. This discovery process is done amidst the backdrop of life, which constantly shifts and presents rude or even cruel surprises. We’ve all been wounded. And the extent to which that has assaulted the formation of who we see ourselves to be, it can be crippling. If that is your story, it can take a lot of work to overcome all tho...
Feb 22, 2022•29 min
As we enter a new year, I believe God is urging us to focus on the beautiful. This will release us from the entrapment of the ugly. All the ugly is subject to change. Let Him minister to you what that means for you, specifically, outside of head knowledge. He will meet you there! There is so much richness to be gleaned! Join me for this inspiring and healing message! P.S. Get your FREE chapter of my book, Marked by Love, now at www.markedbylovebook.com (link in stories) - the chapter I chose to ...
Feb 15, 2022•24 min
We can do without many things, but without hope the human soul dries up! Love anchors the human soul to hope, because Love never fails. Join me as I unpack this uplifting and inspiring message! P.S. Get your FREE chapter of my book, Marked by Love, now at www.markedbylovebook.com (link in stories) - the chapter I chose to offer is “The object of His affection” because that’s YOU! If you do nothing else today, get this, it takes a minute and will bless your socks off. Stay connected to receive mo...
Feb 08, 2022•29 min
God is Love. He is drawing all to Himself. God is a majestic all-encompassing God. He is the divine “yes” to all His children world-wide. Join myself with Pastor Sijin Thomas as we share with signs following at Christian Faith Church in Nume, India. ➡️ Find Pastor Sijin: @Christian Faith https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100049186784541 Stay connected to receive more free ministry resources every day! Catherinetoon.com FB: Catherine Toon, MD IG: @CatherineToon ➡️ Watch on YouTube: Catherin...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Across Christianity, there is general agreement that the gospel means good news. Unfortunately, because of confused or downright twisted doctrine, arguably the worst of which is penal substitution, the Christian world has fallen for false gospels that really are NOT good news and distort a beautiful God. Join me as I discuss the gospel, what is clear, what is mysterious, all is pregnant with sweeping hope, joy, glory and wonder! Stay connected to receive more free ministry resources every day! C...
Jan 26, 2022•21 min
Do you ever feel broken? We are only healthy as we face our wounds and brokenness we all experience as human beings to be healed. Join Henry Harris and myself as we discuss his powerful new book, “Facing Our Wounds”. A little about Henry: Henry works in the medical field and is the creator and host of the “Brother Henry & You Show,” the show’s objective is to inspire and encourage people. He has had the honor of interviewing many notable guests from around the world, his engaging and easy ma...
Jan 18, 2022•34 min
Are you familiar with the imagery of Christ being our shepherd, with us as the sheep? This is common for many Christians! However, because we are not just any sheep, but ADORED sheep, we can rest in a world that is unpredictable and has predators and danger. We can grow in our ability to trust that our needs will be met. We can look to God to revive and restore and lead us well. There is so much richness to be gleaned! Join me for this inspiring and healing message! Stay connected to receive mor...
Jan 11, 2022•36 min
Do you feel stuck? Seeing your next level of personal, spiritual, relational, financial, or professional development with no idea how to progress? Your mind can either be a bridge or a barrier. Join Pastor Torrey Montgomery as he shares 4 keys to get unstuck from his powerful new book, “Go Next”. About Pastor Torrey: Torrey is an agent of change that inspires leadership at the highest level by helping them walk into their NEXT! He focuses on the science of getting unstuck, high capacity leadersh...
Jan 05, 2022•33 min
In the midst of trials and contradictions we can find a place to rest and be strengthened, being grounded in our oneness with Christ. God’s presence is stable and enduring and is based on His performance not ours. Reminding yourself of what you know in the depths of your inner person, will help keep you stable and bring you through the challenges you are going through greater than before. Stay connected to receive more free ministry resources every day! Catherinetoon.com FB: Catherine Toon, MD I...
Dec 31, 2021•29 min
Wow we’ve hit 100 episodes of the podcast! Celebrate with me as we discuss how glorious God is in His/Her splendor. Everything He/She creates is beautiful because it is a reflection of Him/Her. We are simply stunning as the crowning achievement of His/Her creation. Not only that, as sons and daughters, we are called to co-create. Whatever we put our hands to, as we are led by Holy Spirit, we are revealing God. We are releasing and co-creating beauty! Stay connected to receive more free ministry ...
Dec 29, 2021•17 min
Across Christianity, there is general agreement that the gospel means good news. Because of confused or downright twisted doctrine, arguably the worst of which is penal substitution (making God the ‘bad cop’), the Christian world has fallen for false gospels that really are NOT good news and distort a beautiful God. Join me as I discuss the gospel, what is clear, what is mysterious, all is pregnant with sweeping hope, joy, glory and wonder! Stay connected to receive more free ministry resources ...
Dec 24, 2021•34 min
Did you know God wants you free? The body of Christ can experience freedom, life, peace, and joy to the extent to which we connect to Christ as He truly is. This means being freed from poor scripture interpretation, human doctrines and traditions, as well as being lovingly empowered to confront and be healed from ways of being that are not Christ-like. Join Keith Giles and myself as we discuss all of this and overview his dynamic book series. About Keith: Keith Giles is a former pastor who left ...
Dec 21, 2021•50 min
There’s nothing like the voice of God: experience the honey love of God! Here is where there is healing for our hearts, minds. and fractured, false identities. Join Lisa and myself as we unwrap this healing and empowering message! From Lisa: Jesus changed my life. As I emerged from the end of a 17-year marriage, I began to experience and encounter a Perfect Love like no other. What I now refer to as the Honey Love of God. Born and raised in New England, I am a mom, a brand new grandmother, a dau...
Dec 18, 2021•46 min
God’s primary mission in His kids is conforming us into the image of Christ. That means the standard of His loveliness - loving as He loves. Most of us love this idea, until we have to face profound ugliness in ourselves. How can we stand it? God’s forgiveness and intense relentless adoration gives us the courage to come out of hiding and let Him heal us. In Christ there is truly no condemnation. Join me as I share this crucial empowering message! Stay connected to receive more free ministry res...
Dec 14, 2021•25 min
God is always working to minister healing and freedom to His kids. Truly, we are transformed by the renewing of our minds, yielding our wills, and healing our emotions. We not only have a head and a heart, but each has a voice of its’ own. Join Nathan Blouse & myself as we discuss this freeing message! Nathan Blouse currently resides in Argyle, TX (a northern suburb of the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex) with his wife Kori and his three children (Gabe 12, Faith 10, and Bella 8 - baby Zebediah...
Dec 10, 2021•51 min
Thanksgiving is a deceptively simple practice, but it is invaluable for our well-being. It brings us to a healthier place and keeps us in that positive place, where we can live open-hearted. It opens up the realm of possibility and keeps us mindful of our seamless oneness with a beautiful God, Who adores us and wants all blessings for our greatest good to materialize in our lives. Stay connected to receive more free ministry resources every day! Catherinetoon.com FB: Catherine Toon, MD IG: @Cath...
Dec 07, 2021•26 min
This is a very human question. We hate the unknown and want security. The problem is that God only offers security in your relationship with Him for eternity. He does not promise that no tragedies will happen to us, only that He is with us in the trials and has promises in the midst. He is the Source of all good and He is ONLY good. As Love He will not control people and all consequences of their dysfunctional decisions. In the trials, you can rest in His Love knowing that He adores you and all ...
Dec 03, 2021•32 min
God on the inside is constantly at work to lead you and guide you into all Truth. Episode 92 of the podcast is live! When we quiet down and connect with Him inside, we connect with peace and wisdom way past our understanding. In your spirit you know the Truth and the freedom of it - the freedom of Him. In the realm of our emotions, our minds, and our wills we struggle. Experience has taught us and confirmed lies that feel true. These are the places where we suffer. Christ came and Holy Spirit em...
Nov 30, 2021•23 min
God has provided everything His kids need! He knew there would be battles to fight and that we would tap out of our own resources quickly. He is described as the Spirit of might to strengthen us from the inside out. As a Conqueror of death, He has conquered everything on your behalf! Join me for this empowering and galvanizing message! Episode 91 of the podcast is live! Stay connected to receive more free ministry resources every day! Catherinetoon.com FB: Catherine Toon, MD IG: @CatherineToon ➡...
Nov 26, 2021•20 min
You don’t have to let fear bully and haunt you! Feeling fear is part and parcel of the human condition. You were united with a huge God, Who adores you regardless of your choices and performance. He is Love and desires such intimacy with His kids that fear is utterly displaced. You can be brave in the midst of fear and transcend it, because of your union with God. Join me for this empowering and freeing message! Episode 90 of the podcast is live! Stay connected to receive more free ministry reso...
Nov 23, 2021•31 min
God intended His kids to be well parented by natural parents! Where this is truncated or hijacked, we are injured. Our parental hurts we tend to project on God. We tend to see Him as absent or distant, angry and dominating, or passive, and weak. We feel alone when we are one with Him. We believe it depends upon our performance rather than His. It then makes it hard to receive what He has already provided. We desperately need an ongoing revelation of a perfect Father Who adores us. Episode 89 of ...
Nov 19, 2021•19 min
God is Love. God is good and wants good things for His kids. But Jesus did say that in this world we would have tribulation and also suffer persecution. Faith overcoming suffering does not mean we will not experience it, nor does it mean that we are to be fatalistic. How do we handle suffering without falling into the ditches of self-pity of being a martyr or the pride of glorifying suffering as if it makes us more holy? How do we make suffering something to work for us? Episode 88 of the podcas...
Nov 16, 2021•22 min
God is in love with His kids! He sees all of us as we truly are and is relentless in conforming us into the image of Christ (our true design). He exposes the ugly fallen ways of being we cling to only to reveal the underlying beauty of who we authentically are. It is painful to recognize the ways we are horribly ego bound - selfish and hypocritical, especially in Jesus’ name. But this is necessary to bring out and unveil our true loveliness. Join me as I help us all to navigate the tension of no...
Nov 12, 2021•19 min
Every human being is wired for love! Even with that truth, it can be very difficult to believe we are loved in the places where we believe lies about ourselves because of rejection, abandonment, trauma, betrayal, setbacks, sinful ways of being… But God, being Love, is masterful to love us into wholeness! Join Lyn and myself as we discuss these truths and practical ways to experience the healing power of God’s relentless love. Lyn Joyfull - Hope Architect, releaser of Life, entrepreneur, business...
Nov 09, 2021•42 min
People are struggling with record-high levels of depression. Situational issues contribute in major ways and we often have little or no control over these. However there are things within your control that can help you be much happier and more satisfied in the short and long term. Join me for episode 85 of the podcast! Stay connected to receive more free ministry resources every day! Catherinetoon.com FB: Catherine Toon, MD IG: @CatherineToon ➡️ Watch on YouTube: Catherine Toon, MD (like & s...
Nov 05, 2021•24 min
