Sharon Betters and Susan Hunt join me to talk about Aging with Grace in an anti-aging culture. We discuss Psalm 92, healthy rhythms women can establish to help as their bodies slow down, and the value of investing in younger and older women. Questions on Aging and God's Word Discussed During Our Conversation: (5:11) What do you mean when you say, aging with grace? (12:57) How would you encourage women in their 40's-50's to appreciate and press into what comes with the agingprocess? (18:46) What ...
Mar 30, 2021•58 min•Ep. 112
Caroline Bailey joins me to discuss becoming barren at age 11 due to a hysterectomy following a life threatening infection, fostering parenting, adoptive parenting, and working in the child welfare system for 20+ years. Questions Caroline and I Discuss: (1:59) At age 11, a defining event took place in your life. Will you share about that portion of your childhood, the illness you experienced, and a little about that defining event? (8:14) You knew you would never have biological children, but wh...
Mar 23, 2021•49 min•Ep. 111
Amy Watson joins me to discuss growing up in a state of turmoil that involved trauma and neglect, meeting Jesus in a children's home, 12 years of domestic abuse, living with complex PTSD and how Jesus is the star of her story. Questions Amy and I Discuss: (4:09) The definition of turmoil is a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty and it is fitting of portions of your childhood. Take us back and share with our listeners a little about your childhood experiences. (9:14) When you di...
Mar 16, 2021•54 min•Ep. 110
Amy Hale joins me to discuss how her life changed when she began digging into God Word daily, becoming an accidental Instagram influencer, and cultivating conversation with God. Questions Amy and I Discuss: (4:58) When Did you come to know Jesus? Tell us a little bit about your faith journey. (8:06) What led you to finally open up God's Word? (12:22) Why did you begin sharing what God was revealing to you on Instagram? (14:28) As a teacher of God's Word have you ever had a dark night of the soul...
Mar 09, 2021•47 min•Ep. 109
Stephanie Rousselle joins me to discuss life as an atheist, encountering God as a foreign exchange student, surrendering to Jesus, teaching God's Word and how her various cultural experiences impacts her reading of God's Word. Questions Stephanie and I Discuss: (2:17) Introduce yourself, your family to our listeners and tell everybody a little bit about what you do. (5:32) Tell everybody about Gospel Spice Podcast (and ministry). (11:57) You are French born and raised. Take our listeners back to...
Mar 02, 2021•54 min•Ep. 108
Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer join me to discuss the abuse of power in the church, creating a goodness culture, and how the western business model has negatively impacted the church. Topics they wrote about in their book A Church Called Tov. Questions Scot, Laura and I Discussed: (3:39) Your family attended and served at Willow Creek Church for a number of years. What were some strengths and weaknesses you observed while attending? (7:33) The two of you have written A Church Called Tov: Form...
Feb 23, 2021•47 min•Ep. 107
Cheri Jimenez joins me to discuss Safe Families for Children, supporting families in crisis, and the various roles people can fill to help a family in need reach a place of stability. Questions Cheri and I Discussed: (4:16) Share a little of your faith journey with us. How did you become involved with Safe Families for Children? (7:40) What is Safe Families for Children? What is the purpose and the mission behind Safe Families? (13:27) How does Safe Families for Children differ from foster care?...
Feb 16, 2021•46 min•Ep. 106
Susie Rowan joins me to discuss her journey through Bible Study Fellowship, encountering God through His Word, and pivoting an international ministry during a pandemic. Questions Susie and I Discussed: (3:46) How did you come to know Jesus as Savior? (6:05) What prompted you to first begin attending BSF? (8:45) You are the current Executive Director of BSF and have served in various other roles in the BSF organization. Will you share a bit of that journey with us? (15:16) What are some of the th...
Feb 09, 2021•34 min•Ep. 105
www.graceenoughpodcast.com Pastor Andy George joins me to discuss pastoring a multi-site church through the pandemic. We discuss challenges, unexpected blessings, engaging an online community, and how people can support their local ministry leaders. Questions Andy and I Discussed: (5:23) We are quickly approaching 1 year of living during a pandemic, which means you are approaching 1 year of leading a church during a pandemic. How has your life and ministry changed during this time? (9:05) What h...
Feb 02, 2021•45 min•Ep. 104
Christopher Yuan joins me to discuss his journey from being an agnostic gay man in prison to a follower of Jesus, who now teaches the Bible at Moody Bible Institute and travels around the world with his parents speaking on faith and sexuality Questions Christopher and I Discussed: (1:48) I have briefly introduced you, but will share with our listeners a little about the work you do on a day to day basis? (3:03) What was life like for you growing up? (4:41) In your early 20’s, you came out as a g...
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 103
Paula LeJeune was born into adversity. She was born a conjoined twin, underwent more than 30 facial surgeries, lived with an abusive father, yet she has experienced the love and grace of God throughout her life. Questions Paula and I Discussed: (4:00) Adversity is a word that can be used to describe your literal first breath on earth. Share about your birth and the adversity you and your mother faced. (6:38) What were your early childhood years like? (surgeries, family life, etc.) (9:53) Did you...
Jan 19, 2021•44 min•Ep. 102
www.graceenoughpodcast.com The host of Grace Enough Podcast, Amber is interviewed by her oldest son and daughter about her journey over the last two years, which includes 100 episodes. Questions Discussed: (4:00) How do you find who you want to interview on the podcast? (5:10) How do you think up all your questions? (6:10) How do you feel when you get a big interview? (8:12) How do you feel when you think it’s gonna be a really good interview, but actually turns out to be boring? (9:41) Can you ...
Jan 12, 2021•20 min•Ep. 101
www.graceenoughpodcast.com Jen Wilkin joins me to talk about diving into the Scriptures and the risk of a diet made up of mostly devotional reading vs. God's Word. Questions Jen and I Discussed: (1:41) When did you come to know Jesus? (3:15) What prompted you to begin leading Bible Studies and what did those early days look like? (7:36) How would you encourage busy women who struggle to spend time consistently reading and studying the Bible? (12:06) Your books, particularly Women of The Word and...
Jan 05, 2021•28 min•Ep. 100
www.graceenoughpodcast.com Katherine James and I discuss her journey of loving her son through his addiction and the magnificence of God during some of the darkest days. Questions Katherine and I Discussed: (3:34) You have 3 grown children whom you used to pray for while looking up at Orion‘s belt. Take us back to that time and share a little about those prayers, your hopes for your little people and what your family’s life with Jesus was like at that time. (6:19) Eventually, you discovered your...
Dec 15, 2020•34 min•Ep. 99
www.graceenoughpodcast.com Hannah Anderson joins me on the Grace Enough Podcast to discuss the pursuit of goodness, derived from the character of God, and how it helps develop discernment in us. Questions Hannah and I Discussed: (6:37) You have described the digital age as disorienting. What do you mean by that? (13:28) As Christians our initial response is often to close ourselves off to the world and the news and live in a bubble that we perceive as safe, but you challenge your reader to take ...
Dec 08, 2020•46 min•Ep. 98
www.graceenoughpodcast.com Alisa Childers joins me to discuss progressive Christianity and her journey of rebuilding her faith after being taught by a progressive pastor. Questions Alisa and I Discussed: (5:21) You have walked with Jesus a long time and as an adult you experienced a faith crisis when you began attending a Sunday School class led by one of the church pastors. Will you share a bit of that story with us? (9:22) What were some of the steps you took to dig in and research if you what...
Dec 01, 2020•54 min•Ep. 97
www.graceenoughpodcast.com Nancy Guthrie joins me to discuss how God filled her emptiness after the loss of baby Hope and Gabriel, how God demonstrates He does His best work with empty through the Scriptures, and her passion for God’s Word. Questions Nancy and I Discussed: (8:32) God Does His Best Work With Empty was born out of your own personal experience and the respite retreats you lead with your husband. For those unfamiliar with your family’s story of loss and your ministry, will you share...
Nov 24, 2020•52 min•Ep. 96
Mary DeMuth joins me to share her story of being sexual abused as a 5 year old girl and how God re-storied her through the ministry of Young Life. Mary also shares how the church can redemptively respond to the sexual abuse crisis. Questions Mary and I Discussed: (5:23) You say, "Not only have I been restored, I have been re-storied." Take us back to your childhood and share what happened to you at 5 years old? (13:03) What were some of those wounds that you carried with you and likely continue ...
Nov 17, 2020•45 min•Ep. 95
Lynn Cowell joins me to discuss the importance of being available, approachable, and partnering with the Holy Spirit to develop our children's gifts, particularly our daughters. Questions Lynn and I Discussed: (5:16) Share how you came to know Jesus (6:33) Take us back to when your daughters were young. What were their personalities like? (9:33) What were some of the intentional steps you took to develop a strong relationship with them at a young age? (12:10) How did you experience the benefits ...
Nov 10, 2020•35 min•Ep. 94
www.graceenoughpodcast.com Ted Turnau and Jared Moore join me to discuss how becoming familiar with pop culture and discussing it with our children actually helps them engage their world for Christ. Questions Ted, Jared and I Discussed: (5:14) What led you to write the pop culture parent? (9:24) How do you define pop culture? (10:41) Christians tend to avoid or forbid anything related to pop culture, whether it be R-rated movies or secular music, what are some of the dangers in taking that appro...
Nov 03, 2020•49 min•Ep. 93
www.graceenoughpodcast.com Mary Flo Ridley joins me to talk about simple, foundational conversations to have with our children, ranging from toddlers to teens, that will shape their sexual health for years to come. Questions Mary Flo and I Discussed: (4:25) Even in 2020, I have conversations with friends who cringe when it comes to having the “birds and bees” talk with their children. We deal with questions like when is it the right time, what should I say, and so on, but Birds and Bees is all a...
Oct 27, 2020•46 min•Ep. 92
www.graceenoughpodcast.com Hillary Morgan Ferrer joins me to discuss some myths that Christians are tempted to believe when it comes to children and their faith. We also talk how to help our kids recognize false messages, the chew and spit method, linguistic theft, and the R.O.A.R. method that has been so helpful in my journey of separating truth from the subtle lies that bombard us daily. Questions Hillary and I Discussed: (3:35) Define apologetics and why you’re so passionate about parents emb...
Oct 20, 2020•58 min•Ep. 91
www.graceenoughpodcast.com Meg Glesener joins me to discuss some practical ways to cast vision in your family, how it empowers your children to focus on the big picture and how it promotes family unity. Questions Meg and I Discussed: (5:29): Today, we are going to talk about casting a vision for your family. Give our listeners a little background about the family you grew up in and how you came to know Jesus. (16:07) What led you and your husband to begin intentionally casting vision in your fam...
Oct 13, 2020•42 min•Ep. 90
www.graceenoughpodcast.com Taylor Schumann joins me to discuss surviving a school shooting, the long work of healing and trauma recovery, gun reform, thoughts and prayers, and her faith in Jesus. Questions Taylor and I Discussed: (2:25) Before we fully launch into your story tell us a little about your faith journey with Jesus. When did you come to know Him? (3:20) Take us back to 2013 and share with our listeners what happened to you on that day and how your life was forever changed (14:54) Wha...
Oct 06, 2020•41 min•Ep. 89
www.graceenoughpodcast.com Mike Savage joins me to talk about how Jesus wrecked and saved His life while serving 15 + years in prison for international money laundering. Questions Mike and I Discussed: (2:58) To set the stage for your story, tell us a little about your childhood working your way through getting married and your first few jobs. (6:53) You end up being labeled as “a criminal mastermind” and often joke about how that can’t be true, because you got caught, describe your job to us an...
Sep 29, 2020•58 min•Ep. 88
www.graceenoughpodcast.com Karen Swallow Prior joins me on Grace Enough Podcast to discuss the impact reading good books can have on our journey with Jesus, particularly as it relates to cultivating virtue and helping us read and understand Scripture. Questions Karen Swallow Prior and I Discussed: (4:30) In your newest book On Reading Well you write, "Just as water, over a long period of time, reshapes the land through which it runs, so too we are formed by the habit of reading good books well."...
Sep 22, 2020•34 min•Ep. 87
www.graceenoughpodcast.com Markus Watson joins me on the Grace Enough Podcast to discuss his journey of being falsely accused the vortex of darkness he entered and truly understanding and believing he was/is God's beloved. Questions Markus and I Discussed: (5:46) You grew up in a Christian household in Los Angeles. What was it like living in a large city like L.A., yet being the pastor's kid? (10:53) After college you return to Hollywood to begin living out your childhood dream. Walk us through ...
Sep 15, 2020•55 min•Ep. 86
www.graceenoughpodcast.com Chrystal Evans Hurst joins me on the Grace Enough Podcast to discuss prayer and how it is simply accepting God's invitation to join Him in conversation. Questions Chrystal and I Discussed: (4:20) Share a little of your faith journey with us. How did you come to know Jesus? (8:02) As we begin to talk about prayer, share with our listeners how prayer changed you during one of the hardest seasons of your life. (12:05) As followers of Jesus prayer is how we communicate wit...
Sep 01, 2020•30 min•Ep. 84
Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith joins me to discuss the 7 types of rest and the impact depletion in one or more areas can have in your day to day living. She specifically addresses sensory rest, social rest, creative rest and the difference between sleep and rest. Questions Dr. Saundra and I Discussed: (4:51) Since publishing a podcast episode with my husband on how we Sabbath I have been asked what we mean by practicing Sabbath or intentional rest. In your book, Sacred Rest you write, "Time chimes in ...
Aug 25, 2020•40 min•Ep. 83
Tricia Goyer joins me to talk about tools she uses to help calm angry kids. She is the mom of 10 and has experience with biological children, foster children, and adopted children. Questions Tricia and I Discussed: (5:56) Your story is saturated with the love and grace of God, so I don't know where to begin besides asking you to share a bit of your faith journey with us? (16:36) As a 17 year old you prayed, "God, I have screwed up big time. If you can do anything with my life please do" and He h...
Aug 18, 2020•50 min•Ep. 82
