In today’s episode we continue our series on love languages. Today’s focus is Quality Time and Quality Conversation. We talk about practical ways we can display each this particular love language. We continue to discuss Dr. Gary Chapmans book, The 5 Love Languages and learn that to be loved intentionally is a whole hearted connection. It is, therefore, important to know how to reach the hearts of those we love. Be part of Renovating U's exclusive community where you can connect and be guided by ...
Feb 25, 2021•49 min
Have you ever felt like you’re not worthy to receive love or perhaps you feel like the person you are trying to love has walls up around their heart preventing any sort of emotionally connection? In today’s episode we are going to dive into why we don’t feel loved. It’s as if people are trying to show us love but it doesn’t seem to make a dent in our emotional love tank. The reverse can be true as well when we try to show love to others and it doesn’t seem to make a deposit! So what’s the proble...
Feb 18, 2021•39 min
God's design, desire, and intention is to empower humans and entrust them to participate in the ongoing creativity of the universe. However, examining our own history and the world around us reveals that the story of most men is being entrusted with power and having that power brings harm to themselves and those under their care. What went wrong? When can you entrust a man with power? In today’s episode we talk to the author of Becoming a King, Morgan Snyder, who comes alongside men (and the wom...
Feb 11, 2021•1 hr 14 min
We all need connection and relationships in our life that are a safe place to show up “just as you are.” How about a place to go where you are loved and seen in the middle of your pain and in the middle of your progress! Ever wished you had a few people in your corner that spoke the TRUTH to you in LOVE and GRACE because they know you were created for MORE? Well, we thought you might like to know where to find such a group of like-minded women so we invite you to listen and ask yourself the ques...
Feb 04, 2021•30 min
Who we believe we are will direct our actions. If what we believe about ourself is not the truth about who God says we are then we will direct our actions based upon a belief system made up of lies. God has given us unique talents and giftings that are specific to each of us. It is, therefore, so important that our beliefs are rooted in the truth about our identity so that our actions and beliefs are congruent! In this way we will boldly walk out the plans and purposes God has for us! Come join ...
Jan 28, 2021•40 min
In today’s episode we talk about perceptions and how they have shaped our lives! 3 powerful questions to ask yourself concerning your perceptions. Where did my perceptions come from? What are my perceptions of myself, others, God? Who do I believe I am? To grasp the truth about how much God loves us, how He is for us and how much healing we need, WE MUST ADDRESS OUR PERCEPTIONS that have BECOME OUR REALITY Come join our thriving FB community group where women can come alongside each other and su...
Jan 21, 2021•48 min
Time is moving us forward, ready or not. We don’t get to say wait, “I’m not ready”, or I didn’t take care of business in 2020. Maybe you let fear keep you stuck. Maybe you gave up on 2020 because of COVID, which means you kind of gave up on you….. As we move into 2021, what do we want to pack for our trip into a new year? What do we want to unpack or unload from our backpack or suitcase to make room for new items that we want to have with us for this year’s journey? So let’s unpack your thoughts...
Jan 14, 2021•25 min
In this episode we have a special guest speaker, Pastor Joe Warner. He shares from his book, “Battle for your life: defeating the schemes of the enemy” Many times in life, we seem to battle with the same debilitating issues—from negative habits, thoughts, or emotions, to fears, triggered-reactions, and other matters that adversely affect us. We wonder if Is there any way to break free from the patterns that bind us, short-circuit us, or leave us in a place we really don’t want to be? But just as...
Jan 07, 2021•43 min
On today’s podcast the mics were turned as wellness coach and podcast host, Moyra Gorski of Juggling the Chaos of Recovery, interviews Beth and Denise about the mission and work of RenovatingU. They discuss the affects of childhood wounds and offer hope and encouragement for those that are struggling in this season of life. You can find Renovating U on instagram and facebook. You can also find us on our website @www.renovatingu.com. We have some excited online courses and community groups coming...
Dec 31, 2020•58 min
On Todays Episode We have Two AMAZING guest speakers , Alex who is Denises son and Brittney who is Beths oldest daughter. During our conversation we share about our Christmas traditions and reminisce about all our past Christmas memories. Come follow our Thriving community on Instagram and Facebook @RenovatingU. We Would love for you to stay connected to all the EXCITING Things that are happening In January 2021! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Dec 24, 2020•48 min
The holidays for some of us bring up so many unpleasant, fearful, lonely feelings and memories from the past that can bring up deep pain. We can be so wrapped up in the demands of our extended families and others that we often we can’t wait for them to be over. These feelings can be attached to the past that has now become the present and if we aren’t careful can become the future. We wanted to voice some possible challenges that may arise this year or perhaps have every year for as long as you ...
Dec 10, 2020•43 min
In this episode Jackie shares all things enneagram and how to have a stress free Christmas holiday. Jackie Brewster is a certified Enneagram coach and a certified Experiential Specialist. She lives in Franklin Tennessee with her husband, Stephen Brewster and their four amazing children. Together they started a consulting company that helps people, teams and organization overcome being overwhelmed. Jackie focuses on helping people, teams and organization uncover and discover who they are and how ...
Dec 03, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Kellie Haddock is a singer, songwriter, wife and mom. A former widow, Kellie has lived through tragedy and found hope and joy on the other side. Her music draws from real-life stories of beauty, heartache, hope and the celebration of life. The Thank You Project, a short film featuring Kellie’s story of gratitude after tragedy, has attracted more than 100 million views and has been featured on The TODAY Show among other national and international media outlets. Her passion for God and others is a...
Nov 19, 2020•1 hr 2 min
How much time is it going to take to heal? When will I be fixed? Have you asked yourselves these questions before? If you have you will want to listen to this episode. In today’s episode we talk about the last ingredient of growth which is TIME!! If we don’t give grace and truth the needed TIME for us to change, then the change process cannot take place. The process of change gives God TIME to work his truth in our thoughts...this feeds into our attitudes, emotions, behaviors and finally habits....
Nov 12, 2020•36 min
Truth is the second ingredient necessary for growing up in the image of God. Truth is what is real; it describes how things really are. Just as grace is the relational aspect of God’s character, truth is the structural aspect of his character. God’s truth leads us to what is real, to what is accurate. In relationships, grace and truth are essential nutrients for growth. One of the ways to understand the relationship between the two is that truth is like a protective framework or a skeleton. Grac...
Nov 05, 2020•32 min
How do we grow? Where do we need to grow? What if we just can’t seem to grow? Who can help us grow? I think these questions allow us to pause and examine our lives. It all seems great when we intentionally set out to grow. It feels good that we are putting in the effort, making our lists, getting our accountability partner but MAYBE we have the wrong ingredients, the wrong seeds to grow what we want to produce, harvest and ultimately enjoy. In today’s episode We are going to unpack one of the th...
Oct 29, 2020•51 min
In today’s episode we have a special guest speaker, Moyra Gorski. Moyra is a podcaster, wellness expert and business mentor. As a health advocate she has been helping people reclaim their health through education and top-rated wellness products for 20 years. Moyra continues sharing her life message of hope and health today through her podcast “Juggling The Chaos of Recovery.” Moyra and her daughter have both fought an eating disorder and while her daughter is still on her recovery journey, Moyra...
Oct 22, 2020•50 min
In today’s episode we wrap up the attachment styles and find hope that that we can develop a Secure Attachment Style as an adult. Certainly what was meant to develop naturally as a child with your caregivers is not as easily attained as an adult but it CAN be done. We discuss 4 steps to take in acquiring the Earned Secure Attachment. Good news is It is never too late to build a secure attachment as we begin the work of rewiring our brain and creating patterns, pathways, memories and relationship...
Oct 15, 2020•41 min
In Today’s episode we are discussing the last attachment style, the Insecure Disorganized Attachment. Insecure Disorganized Attachment style is built around trauma that has involved our caregivers (parents, coaches, teachers, extended family etc..) who were the source of the trauma. When a caregiver doesn’t attune to the child the child is incredibly conflicted and disorganized in their thinking. Denise shares her personal story about how this lack of attachment early on played out in both her c...
Oct 08, 2020•35 min
Do you have a sense of never really needing others? Do you devalue the importance of relating on an emotional level? Do you often put up resistance when someone makes a bid to connect? Do you push people away because you don’t believe you need others? Do you feel a sense of relief on extended periods of time with no connection with those you are in relationships with? If you answered yes to some or all of the above, then you may have what’s called an insecure avoidant attachment style. If your c...
Oct 01, 2020•41 min
Do you constantly struggle with any of the following? I often don’t trust others. I often believe that people won’t be there for me when I need them. I have a hard time asking for help. I find myself being overly sensitive with those I am closest to. I feel I’m not good enough to get the attention or love of others. It’s hard for me to rest in someone’s love. If you answered yes to some or all of the above, then you may have an anxious ambivalent attachment style. Perhaps you had a Mother who wa...
Sep 24, 2020•27 min
You can turn your shame to joy, your anger to advocacy, and your inner critic into your biggest champion. Do your emotions control you or do you control your emotions? Many people let guilt, anger, or self-criticism dominate their lives and negatively affect their relationships. In this episode, Dr. Alison Cook shows you how to calm the chaos within. This approach will help you: know what to do when you feel overwhelmed, understand your guilt, anxiety, sadness, and fear, welcome God into the tro...
Sep 17, 2020•48 min
For over 20 years, Alison has helped create transformative results for women, ministry leaders, couples, and families. Alison's Christian adaptation of the fast growing, evidence-based Internal Family System (IFS) model of therapy provides a step-by-step approach to managing emotions while in partnership with God. We talk with Alison about the book she co-authored, Boundaries For Your Soul , and how these boundaries make a huge difference when we are faced with trials. Alison shows us how to fac...
Sep 10, 2020•42 min
How is it that we are wired for connection but quite often we don’t feel connected to God, ourselves or others? In today’s episode we dive into attachment styles. God has wired us for connection and the first year of our life lays the foundation for how future attachments with others will be affected. Was there a secure, emotional, attachment bond between you and your Mom? The good news is however you answered that question, you have the ability to actually rewire what may be lacking from childh...
Sep 03, 2020•52 min
Do you love the younger part of you? Do you blame the younger parts of you? Do you want to distance yourself from the pain of the younger part of you? In todays episode we are going to help guide you in expressing your understanding, tenderness and comfort towards the younger you. We have so many thoughts and feelings towards our younger selves. We go back in time and remember when a word, a gesture, a look, or a touch towards us that literally stopped us dead in our tracks. It halted our steps ...
Aug 20, 2020•42 min
Did your Father and Mother or caregivers regularly tell you at an early age that you were loved? Did you feel like you were wanted and that your parents or caregivers wanted to spend time with you? Were you encouraged and validated? These can sometimes be hard questions to address. If you say that you came from a happy home where you were loved, ask yourself the following: ➡️Were you given the tools and love that you needed to be in healthy relationships with others?Or did you get a bunch of cop...
Aug 13, 2020•46 min
Why is this happening? What’s wrong with me? Why am I like this? Have you ever asked yourself these questions? If you look closely, the wound of REJECTION is right there! The enemy loves to use rejection as a means to keep us stuck. It can be easy to deny its existence and even say it doesn’t exist but the truth of the matter is often rejection is at play in our life. Wherever you are in your life, your ability to RECEIVE love is at the heart of the issue. Sometimes in the foundation of our earl...
Aug 06, 2020•37 min
How do we find comfort when we are in a battle and feel the attack of others around us or perhaps the attack we are feeling is from within, own self-condemning thoughts? In today’s episodes we discuss how the Shepard is here to shield us. If scripture says HE will be our shield then that must mean we will need protection throughout the seasons of our life! Our journey in life often leads us through the valley but we should not fear as HE is our protector. He goes before us. Isn’t it assuring to ...
Jul 30, 2020•38 min
How hard is it for you to quiet your mind? Can you turn off your inner critic? In today’s episode we discuss the role of the Good Shepherd I’m Psalms 23 and how HE is here to GUIDE us. We don’t have to figure life out on our own. His job is to lead me beside still and quiet waters. He refreshes and restores my soul (my mind, will and emotions). And lastly, He leads me in the paths of righteousness for HIS name’s sake! Notice it doesn’t say he leads me through quiet waters but rather He leads me ...
Jul 23, 2020•43 min
Are you feeling burned out? Are you running on empty? Are you trying to find purpose, peace and assurance? Do you need a soft place to land that you can call home? In Season 2 of the podcast we will share some personal experiences, insights and truths from the Psalms that answers the questions you’ve been searching for regarding walking in peace in uncertain times. This Episode we uncover what is means to allow God to lead us to green pastures and to find Rest in uncertain times. Like always you...
Jul 16, 2020•43 min
