Understanding who and what you're building your life for matters. Today, we discuss the art of apprenticeship and how we are all students of Christ, learning the art of living from our Master. You may wonder what a 17th century Italian violin maker and an 18th century American founding father have to do with this - guess you'll just have to listen and find out! Visit and subscribe to my blog at: www.graceopens.blogspot.com Twitter: @opentograce2015 Instagram: @opentogracealaska Parler: @Opentogr...
Apr 13, 2021•22 min•Ep. 16
You've probably gone through times in your life when you misinterpreted situations and falsely concluded they were meant for your harm when, in reality, they were for your safety. In this episode, we're talking about why perspective matters. Looking to our great military as an example, I'm showing you the importance of how you choose to look at things and how it changes the way you come through tough times when they hit. Visit and subscribe to my blog at: www.graceopens.blogspot.com Twitter: @op...
Apr 06, 2021•16 min•Ep. 15
Storms are bound to happen, and much of life is about how we go through them and who goes through them with us. Today we look at an example from nature and remind ourselves that hardships are much better survived collectively than they ever are alone. Visit and subscribe to my blog at: www.graceopens.blogspot.com Twitter: @opentograce2015 Instagram: @opentogracealaska Parler: @Opentogracealaska MeWe: Katherine Singer
Mar 23, 2021•13 min•Ep. 13
Have you ever stopped to think that present challenges could be setups for a greater victory in your life? That the big moments of crisis, decision, and endurance are often preceded by many, little moments of faith, courage, and determination? This episode takes you to some critical times in biblical and human history where God used everyday people in big ways largely because they had a track record of belief in His plan way before their greatest test. Just maybe what you're going through now is...
Mar 16, 2021•27 min•Ep. 12
Have you ever wished you knew exactly what to say when trying to comfort someone who is grieving? In this second installment of our mini-series on grief, you'll learn some practical tips on how you can better show the love of Jesus to those grieving a loss. In short, today's episode discusses all the things grieving people wish others knew. Visit and subscribe to my blog at: www.graceopens.blogspot.com Twitter: @opentograce2015 Instagram: @opentogracealaska Parler: @Opentogracealaska MeWe: Kathe...
Mar 09, 2021•38 min•Ep. 11
Grief affects us all. But it is also one of the least understood aspects of our human experience. There are so many things that can make a grieving person wonder if they're "doing it right" or if others really understand the degree to which they are personally suffering. In this first of a two-part mini-series, we'll explain the truth about loss as well as give those who grieve some realistic hope regarding the grieving process. Visit and subscribe to my blog at: www.graceopens.blogspot.com Twit...
Mar 02, 2021•36 min•Ep. 10
Life can sometimes be like entering a tunnel: finding yourself in a dark place with no way to turn back and no clue as to when you'll exit the other side. Today, I tell you about a historic tunnel in my home state and some important lessons we can learn from it regarding how to survive the harsh seasons we sometimes find ourselves in. Visit and subscribe to my blog at: www.graceopens.blogspot.com Twitter: @opentograce2015 Instagram: @opentogracealaska Parler: @Opentogracealaska MeWe: Katherine S...
Feb 23, 2021•23 min•Ep. 9
Jordan Wharton was a talented college baseball player with some serious professional aspirations until an unexpected injury ended his career, taking a lot of unrealized dreams down with it. In a word, he was redirected. In today's episode, Jordan shares how he discovered the powerful presence of God amid the ruins of his former goals and also talks about his new ministry, "Game After the Game," that seeks to help others in similar transitions like he was find their identity. This is a must-liste...
Feb 16, 2021•36 min•Ep. 8
Love is in the air this week! Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and this week's episode draws our attention to our place of belonging as the beloved children of God. Human love, however amazing, falls short when compared to the unconditional, radical, endless love of the Heavenly Father, and knowing His love can help you navigate a lot of life's uncertainty. Today, we talk about how to embrace our God-given identity and find our worth in the One whose love outlasts all others. Visit an...
Feb 09, 2021•32 min•Ep. 7
Perhaps you feel crushed under the weight of adversity and you're telling yourself that there's no coming back from what has happened. Perhaps the tragedy seems like it really does have the final word, and giving up looks like a reasonable option. Today, we take a lesson from a piece of damaged jewelry and an example from a woman who knows what it's like to be crushed, and we attempt to see our tragedy from God's perspective, hopefully gaining some encouragement from the fact that He truly does ...
Feb 02, 2021•21 min•Ep. 6
Life is full of mystery and questions that seemingly have no answers. Many experiences can lead us to believe that God will not give us a response at all; or, if He does, it may not be the one we hope for. Today we talk about the concept of Divine providence and explore some amazing truths on this subject thanks to a poem written nearly 250 years ago! Visit and subscribe to my blog at: www.graceopens.blogspot.com Twitter: @opentograce2015 Instagram: @opentogracealaska Parler: @Opentogracealaska ...
Jan 26, 2021•21 min•Ep. 5
Earthquakes don't just happen in the external world; they happen in the internal world, as well. Nobody is immune to the unexpected and devastating effects of life's sudden upheavals. Today, I share some lessons on how we can weather and prepare ourselves to walk through such situations and come out stronger on the other side! Visit and subscribe to my blog at: www.graceopens.blogspot.com Twitter: @opentograce2015 Instagram: @opentogracealaska Parler: @Opentogracealaska MeWe: Katherine Singer...
Jan 19, 2021•31 min•Ep. 4
In today's world, we've been taught to have a negative relationship with pain. Even the Christian community is not immune to the notion that nobody should ever have to hurt. But when we dig deeper into God's way of doing things, we discover that He looks at pain in an entirely different way. We explore in this episode our culture's concept of pain and how we can begin to view it through God's perspective instead. Visit and subscribe to my blog at: www.graceopens.blogspot.com Twitter: @opentograc...
Jan 14, 2021•29 min
Having a healthy theological understanding of suffering is critical if you’re going to survive your hardship and, today, we’re going to be looking at seven principles that will help you learn how to see your adversity through the eyes of faith. Visit and subscribe to my blog at: www.graceopens.blogspot.com Twitter: @opentograce2015 Instagram: @opentogracealaska Parler: @Opentogracealaska MeWe: Katherine Singer
Jan 05, 2021•28 min•Ep. 2
This is the inaugural episode of Grace Moments! Today we talk about the meaning behind suffering and its ability to shape us as people and our ultimate perspective on life. We briefly visit the story of the biblical character of Job and how it evidences the fact that none of us fully know the reasons behind what we go through, but we can know the God who always directs and uses those very circumstances for redemptive purposes. Visit and subscribe to my blog at: www.graceopens.blogspot.com Twitte...
Jan 05, 2021•20 min•Ep. 1
Welcome to the Grace Moments podcast! Be sure to subscribe and join me as we journey together toward deeper faith, greater hope, and discovering the presence of Grace in all the twists and turns of life.
Dec 05, 2020•1 min
