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...
Jun 18, 2020•16 min•Ep. 37
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 boo...
Jun 11, 2020•16 min•Ep. 36
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...
Jun 05, 2020•42 min•Ep. 35
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...
May 29, 2020•16 min•Ep. 34
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 ...
May 21, 2020•19 min•Ep. 33
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 lear...
May 14, 2020•16 min•Ep. 32
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 gr...
May 07, 2020•14 min•Ep. 31
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 loo...
Apr 29, 2020•15 min•Ep. 30
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 o...
Apr 22, 2020•20 min•Ep. 29
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 ...
Apr 15, 2020•17 min•Ep. 28
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 thousand...
Apr 08, 2020•15 min•Ep. 27
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. Support the show Follow Na...
Apr 02, 2020•15 min•Ep. 26
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 . Support the show Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferenly ....
Mar 26, 2020•17 min•Ep. 25
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 a...
Mar 18, 2020•18 min•Ep. 24
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 he...
Mar 11, 2020•16 min•Ep. 23
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 o...
Mar 04, 2020•14 min•Ep. 22
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 li...
Feb 26, 2020•16 min•Ep. 21
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 tw...
Feb 19, 2020•13 min•Ep. 20
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 separa...
Feb 12, 2020•12 min•Ep. 19
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 el...
Feb 06, 2020•15 min•Ep. 18
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 abou...
Jan 30, 2020•17 min•Ep. 17
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 h...
Jan 23, 2020•14 min•Ep. 16
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 o...
Jan 15, 2020•13 min•Ep. 15
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! Support the show Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferenly .
Jan 06, 2020•9 min•Ep. 14
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) Support the show Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferenly ....
Jan 02, 2020•11 min•Ep. 13
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 coffe...
Dec 26, 2019•18 min•Ep. 12
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. Support the show Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferenly ....
Dec 17, 2019•17 min•Ep. 11
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. Support the show Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dw...
Dec 10, 2019•22 min•Ep. 10
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... Suppo...
Dec 03, 2019•15 min•Ep. 9
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. Support the show Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferenly ....
Nov 27, 2019•13 min•Ep. 8
