Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! It’s difficult to accept the fact that we can’t protect our children from all suffering, but no matter what, we can trust that God has a plan. In this episode, we share a Mother’s Day talk Dot gave, where she shares the lessons she learned from reading about Moses’ mother. Dot explains how we can do our best to raise our children well, and then trust God to do what only He can. Grab...
Aug 24, 2022•40 min
Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! Jesus knew that Peter would deny him, but He still chose Peter to build His church. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about what it means to trust that God can still use us no matter what we’ve done in the past. They share stories from Scripture and from their own lives that demonstrate how God can shape our experiences into the preparation we need to move forward or into a story t...
Aug 17, 2022•33 min
Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! When you encounter challenges, do you tend to face them head on, or do you use escapism to cope? In this episode, Dot and Cara discuss what it means to forget the past and keep moving forward, even if the steps you’re taking feel small or insignificant. Dot also reflects on some of the lessons she’s learning from cleaning out her house, and she explains why oftentimes, the best next...
Aug 10, 2022•31 min
Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! It’s easy to look at the world around us and wonder why good things happen to “bad” people when so many “good” people are suffering. In this episode, Dot and Cara wrestle with a question they received from a listener about this topic. They explain that it’s perfectly normal to ask why God allows bad things to happen to people we love, and they remind listeners that even when we can’...
Aug 03, 2022•30 min
Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! In this episode, Dot and Cara discuss a verse that’s very close to Dot’s heart; in fact, she prays it every morning. They talk about what it means to learn the ways of God, and Dot explains how reading Scripture allows her to better understand God’s heart and desires for His children. Pull up a chair and join us! Episode Recap Start by writing down Psalm 86:11-13 (0:14) If we ask Go...
Jul 27, 2022•24 min
Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! In this episode, Dot and Cara take a break from reading through the Bible to talk about a few of the fun and serious questions they’d ask God if they were given the chance. They also reflect on the idea that just like children can’t always understand why their parents have certain rules, we can’t fully understand what God is doing and why. In the end, we have to rely on trusting the...
Jul 20, 2022•26 min
Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! When you consistently spend time in Scripture, you’ll learn to recognize God speaking through the text. But how do you build the habit of reading the Bible? In this episode, Dot and Cara share their best advice for sticking to your Bible reading plan, or even just spending some time with the Word every day. They also explain why they like to focus on reading straight through the Bib...
Jul 13, 2022•33 min
Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! In the book of Psalms, we see a beautiful representation of what it looks like to go before God with all our emotions, our doubts, and our questions. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk through the reasons they love the Psalms and share some of their favorite passages from throughout the book. They also explain why lament is not only acceptable, but also a powerful tool for connectin...
Jul 06, 2022•31 min
Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! Just because you don’t see how God is working doesn’t mean He isn’t carrying out His plans. In this episode, we share a live session from the 2022 Breathe Retreat, where Dot shares the story of Moses and the lessons it can teach us about God’s faithfulness. Dot explains how even Moses’ time in the wilderness was specifically designed to prepare him for what God had in store, and she...
Jun 29, 2022•57 min
Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! The book of Job brings up difficult questions about who God is and why He allows us to experience pain and suffering. But when you get to the end of the story, you can see that God never left Job, and He always had a plan. In this episode, Dot and Cara discuss the different places where we can see the goodness of God in the midst of Job’s story. They also talk about the challenge of...
Jun 22, 2022•28 min
Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! Even when the cost of following God seems high, you never want to look back and wonder what could have happened if you’d obeyed Him. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk through the amazing examples of obedience we see in Esther and Mordecai. They also discuss the idea that we often can’t see God’s plan when we’re in the middle of a challenging situation, but that doesn’t mean God isn...
Jun 15, 2022•24 min
Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! God wants to use us to carry out His plans in the world, but that requires us to protect our hearts and minds from worldly distractions. In this episode, Dot and Cara reflect on the example Nehemiah set through his approach to rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. They discuss the idea that sometimes it’s healthy to build walls that protect us and show people that we’re focused on foll...
Jun 08, 2022•35 min
Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! When God chooses to work through us, it’s not a reflection of how great we are, but rather how good and powerful He is. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about the example David set for us when he prayed to God with humility and gratitude. They discuss the importance of embracing whatever calling God has given you — even if it feels small or insignificant — and Dot shares a story a...
Jun 01, 2022•32 min
Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! Have you ever wished God would just tell you exactly what His will for your life is? While you may not know all the details of your specific situation, God’s will for all of us is clear in Romans: to love Him and surrender our lives to Him. In this episode, Dot and Cara discuss what it means to become a living sacrifice to God. They talk about the different ways God calls us to love...
May 25, 2022•36 min
Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalms 139:13-14 In this episode, Dot and Cara take a break from discussing their Bible reading and discuss a topic weighing heavy on Dot’s heart, abortion. This episode is a bit different than most giv...
May 18, 2022•24 min
Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! Elijah got to see God perform amazing miracles, but he still felt afraid and wondered if God’s provision was enough for him. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about the parallels they notice between Elijah’s escape from Jezebel and the fears many of us experience in our own lives. They discuss the way that God cared for Elijah in the midst of his exhaustion and explain how just lik...
May 11, 2022•33 min
Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! When Solomon became king, he knew he’d need God’s wisdom to help him rule. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about what it looks like to ask God for wisdom in our own lives, and then to have the faith to act while knowing God has given us what we need and He will accomplish His plans. They also explain how idolatry held many of Israel and Judah’s kings back from fully serving God, ...
May 04, 2022•38 min
Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! Even though David made many mistakes, he also excelled at keeping his heart focused on God. In this episode, Dot and Cara explore what some of the key moments in David’s life can teach us about obedience, forgiveness, and respect for authority. They also compare David’s attitude to Saul’s, which was driven by anger, jealousy, and pride, and they discuss how holding onto bitterness p...
Apr 27, 2022•36 min
Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! When Hannah asked for a son, God gave her Samuel. When the Israelites asked for a king, God anointed Saul even though He knew there would be consequences. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about the ways that our prayers intersect with God’s plans. They also discuss the lessons we can learn from David and Saul, including the importance of staying humble and keeping your heart focus...
Apr 20, 2022•32 min
Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! The story of Ruth is ultimately a story about the commitment God makes to accomplishing His plans. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about the book of Ruth and the way it points to Jesus as the kinsman redeemer who allows us to claim our inheritance from God. They also reflect on the meaning of Good Friday, which reminds us to have faith even when we’re grieving and don’t understan...
Apr 13, 2022•29 min
Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! Just like the Israelites, our relationships with God can often seem cyclical, with seasons where we feel extra committed and others where we struggle to trust and obey Him. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about some of the most valuable insights they find in the book of Judges, from the importance of being honest before God like Gideon to the difference between discipline and pun...
Apr 06, 2022•27 min
Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! It can feel frightening when God calls us into something new, but we can trust that He will go before us. In this episode, Dot and Cara discuss the importance of mourning a loss while still seeking God’s presence and practicing obedience. They open up about their personal experiences with choosing faith in the midst of doubt and grief, and they talk about the idea that God can work ...
Mar 30, 2022•36 min
Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! It can feel challenging to move forward when we’ve been spending time in the wilderness, but God calls us to take a step of faith so we can experience the fullness of His promises. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about God’s instructions to Joshua as he prepared to enter the Promised Land. They also reflect on what it means to experience peace and rest even in the midst of a batt...
Mar 23, 2022•35 min
Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! What difference can prayer really make in the midst of difficult circumstances? In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about the importance of kneeling before God in the midst of frightening world events. They discuss the ways that prayer can unify Christians, center our focus on God, and change our perspective in the midst of fear and division. They also explain how we can find hope in...
Mar 16, 2022•34 min
Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! How does God want us to respond when life doesn’t turn out the way we expected? Even when we don’t know the end of the story, we can trust that God is good and has given us the power to overcome. In this episode, Dot and Cara reflect on the promises of God that we can still lean on today. They also talk about the Israelites’ journey to the Promised Land and discuss the mistakes the ...
Mar 09, 2022•34 min
Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! Because of Jesus, we can enter into the presence of a Holy God, even though we are sinners. In this episode, Dot and Cara continue their conversation about the lessons they find in the book of Leviticus. They also talk about how the Old Testament messages about God’s Holiness and our sinfulness point to the miracle of Jesus’ sacrifice, which covers us and allows us to be adopted int...
Mar 02, 2022•37 min
Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! It’s easy to miss the significance of a book like Leviticus, but it actually contains some deep and important truths. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about the idea of a blood sacrifice and explain how Leviticus can help us understand the reason why Jesus died on the cross. They also discuss the holiness of God and wrestle with what it means to follow Jesus’ commands while also k...
Feb 23, 2022•33 min
Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! No matter what battle we’re facing, we can trust that God is fighting for us. In this episode, Dot and Cara revisit the book of Exodus to talk through the story of Moses holding up his staff during a battle with the Amalekites. They talk about the importance of finding someone to share your pain with who can point you back to Jesus, and they celebrate the truth that God is always vi...
Feb 16, 2022•29 min
Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! Even when we can’t understand why we have to suffer, we can trust that God is good and His presence is with us. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about the hope they find while reading about Moses’ relationship with God. They wrestle with the idea that God will use even our most difficult circumstances to fulfill His plans, and they reflect on the ways that God’s plan for Moses was...
Feb 09, 2022•33 min
Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! Sometimes when we’re waiting on God to change our circumstances, the thing He really wants to change is us. In this episode, we share a session Dot led at the Breathe Retreat. She shares about the importance of trusting God in the midst of the wilderness, even when following Him turns out to be more difficult than we expected. She also discusses the important truth that God doesn’t ...
Feb 02, 2022•46 min
