Episode Summary : In this episode, we’re diving into a spiritual habit that often goes overlooked—celebration. We usually focus on habits like Bible study, prayer, or fasting, but celebration is a powerful and biblical practice that draws us closer to God. Key Scriptures : Psalm 16:9-11, Psalm 32:11, Psalm 118:24,Nehemiah 8:10 Main Takeaways : Celebration is a biblical command that helps us remember God's provision and faithfulness. It lifts our spirits, strengthens our faith, and deepens relati...
Oct 09, 2024•32 min
In today’s episode, Elizabeth talks about the practice of reconciliation. She will discuss how the gospel calls us to pursue unity, even when it's hard. Main Topics Covered Why Do We Pursue Reconciliation Two Characteristics We Need To Embody as Reconcilers Practical Tips for Reconciliation Reflection Question: Think of one person you need to reconcile with and take a practical step toward that this week—whether through prayer, a conversation, or seeking counsel from a trusted mentor. Reconcomme...
Oct 02, 2024•22 min•Season 4Ep. 5
In today’s episode, Elizabeth talks about the practice of worship. She will discuss how worship is more than just the songs we sing and how his habit transforms our relationship with God. Main Topics Covered : What is Worship? The Four Things That Should Characterize Our Worship An Interview about Worship with Ashley Irons Key Definition : Worship is the expression of reverence and adoration of God (Tyndale Bible Dictionary) Reflection QuestionOther than singing, what is one way you can worship ...
Sep 25, 2024•41 min
In today’s episode, we talk about the practice of gathering together as believers. We will discuss the historical and scriptural support for this practice, three key elements of the gathering and practical tips for finding a church home. Main Topics Covered: Historical and Scriptural Support Three Reasons Why We Gather Together Practical Tips for Finding a Church Home Key Phrase: To be a disciple is to belong to a discipleship community, which is also known as the local church. Reflection Questi...
Sep 18, 2024•30 min
In today’s episode, we dive into one of the most foundational spiritual habits: studying the Bible. Instead of focusing on the "what" or "how" of Bible study, today we’ll explore the "why"—the core reasons behind why we should immerse ourselves in God’s Word. Main Topics Covered: The Bible as a Guide For Life A Framework for Understanding The Story Practical Tips for Studying the Bible Reflection Questions: -What is the cost of you not studying God’s word? What other voices will you be influence...
Sep 11, 2024•38 min
In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of discipleship and how our daily habits play a crucial role in shaping our spiritual journey. We'll explore what it truly means to be a disciple of Jesus, the biblical foundations of discipleship, and why it's more than just a label—it's a transformative way of life. Whether you’ve been walking with Jesus for years or are just beginning your journey, this episode will challenge and inspire you to reorient your life toward the abundant life Jesus pr...
Sep 04, 2024•23 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Season 4 of Starting place begins on August 28! In this episode, Elizabeth Woodson gives you a preview of what is to come in Season 4 as she covers the Life of a Disciple! Questions Covered in This Episode: What is Season 4 going to cover? What is the goal of this podcast Follow Us: Instagram | TikTok Elizabeth's Recommended Resources *Affiliate links are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that help make our work possible.*...
Aug 28, 2024•3 min
Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Natalie Abbott to have a conversation about how we can put remember and put into practice what we learned about the character of God.Questions Covered in This Episode: Why did you start Dwell Differently? Do you have a favorite verse you've memorized over the years? In our current culture, what are things that are consuming our minds? What would you say to encourage someone who needs help memorizing scripture? What would your response be if someone said they were t...
May 08, 2024•37 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Jen Wilkin to wrap up this season spent studying and reflecting on the Character of God.Questions Covered in This Episode: What motivated you to want to write on the character of God? What attribute has impacted you most during your walk with the Lord? How do you think writing these two books has changed you, both as an author/bible teacher and a believer? What is harder curriculum writing or book writing? Guest Bio: Jen Wilkin is an author and Bible teacher from D...
May 01, 2024•30 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Yana Conner to discuss the holiness of God and how we are called to pursue holiness.Questions Covered in This Episode: When you think about the holiness of God, what comes to mind for you? Where in Scripture do we see this part of his character displayed? How should this aspect of God’s character impact the way we view and interact with Him? Can you share a story about when God used something to help you grow in holiness? What does it look like to live a life conse...
Apr 24, 2024•42 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Nate Elgin to discuss what it means that God is good. Questions Covered in This Episode: When you think about the goodness of God, what comes to mind for you? Where in Scripture do we see this part of his character displayed? How has contentment shaped your journey with the Lord over the years? What does it look like for us as image-bearers to embody goodness? How does this help us be set apart or distinctive from the culture? How does the truth of God’s goodness p...
Apr 17, 2024•42 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Vivian Mabuni to discuss how Jesus modeled the way of leadership by being a servant.Questions Covered in This Episode: When you think about the servant leadership of Jesus, what comes to mind for you? What prevents us from having a steady leadership like Jesus? Who in your journey modeled the way of leadership as Jesus did? How has other people's example changed the way you lead? How is leadership about influence, not position? Can you share more about this and the...
Apr 10, 2024•40 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Jada Edwards to discuss how God's truth given to us through Scripture gives us the standard for who God is, who we are, and what it means for us to live in his world.Questions Covered in This Episode: When you think about the truthfulness of God, what comes to mind for you? Is there a verse or story in scripture that has challenged, shaped, or comforted you? What is the importance of reading the Bible comprehensively? In what ways do you see believers trusting more...
Apr 03, 2024•44 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Nancy Guthrie to continue the conversation on God’s attributes by discussing his sovereignty. Questions Covered in This Episode: When you think about how God is sovereign, what comes to mind for you? Where in Scripture do we see this divine attribute displayed? How should this aspect of God's nature impact the way we view and interact with Him? Can you share a story about how God's sovereignty has comforted or challenged you? What truth would you share with someone...
Mar 27, 2024•40 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Rachael Wade to have a conversation about the faithfulness of God and how it gives us hope.Questions Covered in This Episode: When you think about how God is faithful, what comes to mind for you? How have you seen God’s faithfulness affect you and your story with Him? What are the things that can block us from walking in faith and responding to the faithfulness of God? How does walking in faithfulness allow you to bear fruit in your ministry? How does leaning into ...
Mar 20, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Susan Seay to discuss how God’s patience can teach us to be patient. Questions Covered in This Episode: When you think about how God is patient what comes to mind for you? Where in Scripture do we see this divine attribute displayed? How should this aspect of God's nature impact the way we live? Why do you think we have the most difficulty with being patient to those closest to us? What assumptions or expectations do we have about patience? How does the struggle wi...
Mar 13, 2024•48 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Christen Jacobs to talk about the immutability of God, which is a word that means that God never changes.Questions Covered in This Episode: When you think about how God is immutable, what comes to mind for you? How should this aspect of God's nature impact the way we view and interact with Him? Can you share a story about how God's immutability has comforted or challenged you? How has culture impacted the way we view change and our ability to navigate it? Knowing w...
Mar 06, 2024•46 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Rasool Berry to discuss into an attribute of God that helps us trust him and that is his love.Questions Covered in This Episode: What are some attributes that help us understand the Triunity of God? Where do we see these divine attributes displayed in Scripture? Can you share a story about how this aspect of God’s character has impacted, comforted, or challenged you? How has it affected the way you show up in your relationships? How might the triunity of God give u...
Feb 28, 2024•59 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Kat Armstrong to discuss how God is Omnipresent.Questions Covered in This Episode: When you think about how God is omnipresent, what comes to mind for you? Where in Scripture do we see this divine attribute displayed? Can you tell us more about Holy Curiosity? Can you share a story about how God's omnipresence has comforted or challenged you? What are things you see in todays culture that make it seem like we can be omnipresent? How has technology impacted how we r...
Feb 21, 2024•50 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Courtney Doctor to continue the conversation discussing God’s attributes to look at what it means that God is omniscient. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is a passage or verse that helps show us God's omniscience? Can you share a story of how God's all-knowing nature has brought you comfort or challenged you in your spiritual growth journey? In what ways do you think we try to be all-knowing like God? How has this pursuit of limitless knowledge impacted us?...
Feb 14, 2024•41 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Kanita Rutley to discuss what it means that God is omnipotent. Questions Covered in This Episode: When you think about God’s omnipotence, what comes to mind for you? Where in Scripture do we see this divine attribute displayed? Can you share a story about how God’s omnipotence has comforted or challenged you? How has it affected the way you show up in your relationships? What does it mean for us to stay within our boundaries and not live like we have limitless powe...
Feb 07, 2024•59 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Nicole Massie Martin to discuss how God is infinite and incomprehensible. Questions Covered in This Episode: When you think about how God is infinite and incomprehensible, what comes to mind for you? Where in Scripture do we see these divine attributes displayed? How should these attributes impact the way we view and interact with God? How would our relationships be different if we were okay with not knowing everything? Where do you see the culture promoting the me...
Jan 31, 2024•43 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Elizabeth Woodson is joined by JT English, to discuss how God being Trinity shapes and forms our understanding of Him. The Trinity forms the foundation for our understanding of God and from it come all the other attributes we will go through this season.Questions Covered in This Episode: Why do you think the Trinity is so seldom taught or celebrated within Christian circles today? What do we lose by neglecting this doctrine? Why was it significant for the readers of the Old Testament that God de...
Jan 24, 2024•44 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Season 3 of Starting Place begins on January 24! In this episode, Elizabeth Woodson gives you a preview of what is to come in Season 3!Questions Covered in This Episode: What is Season 3 of Starting Place going to focus on? Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website .Follow Us: Twitter | Instagram | TikTok Our Sister Podcasts: Knowing Faith | The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting Christianity | Tiny Theologians Starting Place with Elizabeth Woodson is a podcast of...
Jan 17, 2024•3 min
Elizabeth Woodson wraps up season 2 by answering questions that were submitted by listeners and reviewing what we learned walking through the New Testament.Questions Covered in This Episode: What does it mean when every time you read the Bible you find something that makes you want to be less inclined to follow the faith? Can you offer encouragement for me as I am trying to get back in the habit of going back to church? What should I look for? What questions should I be asking? Continue Learning...
Dec 13, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Matt Chandler to have a conversation about the book of Revelation. In spite of all that we might find confusing about the book, one thing is really clear, Revelation reminds us that Jesus is returning and this future promise gives us a present and eternal hope. Questions Covered in This Episode: Can you provide us with some clarity by giving us a quick overview of the message of the book of Revelation? Why did John want to highlight the spiritual war that is happen...
Dec 06, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Lisa Fields to tackle the topic of false teaching, what our Bible teaches us about it and how we can combat it in our current cultural moment.Questions Covered in This Episode: Can you explain what the writers of scripture meant by "false teaching" since the term is used frequently today? What kinds of false teachings were the churches mentioned in Scripture being confronted with? What are false teachings we are confronted with today? Why do you think the current g...
Nov 29, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Elizabeth Woodson is joined by KA Ellis to discuss faithful endurance in the midst of persecution. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is a biblical definition of persecution? Where are some places in the New Testament where we see the biblical authors address persecution? What do we learn about God and our life with Him from these teachings? Can you unpack what "anti-Christian hostility" looks like for Christians in America? What can we (America) learn from those in the global church who ar...
Nov 22, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Antipas Harris to talk about another habit or value that we see the New Testament authors write about a lot - mission. This purpose filled call that all Christians have to proclaim the gospel, make disciples, and love and serve our neighbors (both locally and globally).Questions Covered in This Episode: What does it mean to live on mission as followers of Jesus, and what do we learn about this spiritual practice from the words and actions of the disciples? How do y...
Nov 15, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Briana McCarthy to discuss our calling to sanctification and holiness for the glory of God.Questions Covered in This Episode: What do we learn about sanctification in the epistles? How is it connected to holiness? Why do we fall into the extremes of legalism and licentiousness? How do they point us to incorrect views of God? How have these incorrect views impacted the work/witness of the church? How do we disciple people to have a healthy view of sanctification? Wh...
Nov 08, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 11
