Coffee Talk

In this episode, Liv is joined by her sister, Gabbi Hartzell.  Gabbi is married ----more----and a mom to two girls.  She also works at her local church and serves as the women's minister.  The girls talk about their childhood, what God is teaching them and, of course, the enneagram.  Join the conversation!

1) Recommended Books

• Wild Goose Chase by Mark Batterson

2) Recommended Podcasts

• Moxie Mamas with Gabbi Hartzell: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moxie-mamas/id1449611999

In this episode, Liv and Kari talk about how we can truly forgive the unforgivable person - the one who doesn't deserve it, the one who continues to offend and hurt us.  They discuss how we can continue to be in relationship with difficult people and how God uses these people to refine us.  Join the conversation!

1) Scriptures Mentioned in this Episode:

• Colossians 3:13

2) Notes on forgiveness from Scriptures:

• Bear with one another (Colossians 3:13).

3) Additional Resources

• Podcast episode #11: https://livalliston.podbean.com/e/dealing-with-difficult-personalities

In this final episode of the series Living With Open Hands, Liv and her husband, Drew, talk about how to trust God with the dreams of their hearts and how to discern the difference between the dreams we have for ourselves and God's dreams for us.  Mixed in with funny anecdotes from their marriage, they each give their testimony in this area and how God has refined them, lovingly showing them that He is enough and His plans are better than anything we could have dreamt up on our own.  Join the conversation!

1) Scriptures Mentioned in this Episode:

• Genesis 22:14

2) Additional Resources

• Podcast Episode #12, Living With Open Hands: Part 1

In this episode, Liv continues the series Living With Open Hands and talks about how we should and can trust God with our time, plans and calendars.  She talks about her journey with this and how, as a confessed 'OCD planner,' she has put this into effect in her own life.  Join the conversation!

1) Scriptures Mentioned in this Episode:

2) Additional Resources

In this episode, Liv and Austin continue with Part 3 in the series Living With Open Hands.  Austin shares her testimony and struggles and triumphs in this area, as they continue talking about what it means to trust God fully with the lives and well-being of our children and loved ones and how we can practically live this out, entrusting those we love to the sovereignty of God.  Join the conversation!

1) Scriptures Mentioned in this Episode:

• Exodus 17

2) Additional Resources

• Podcast Episode #12, Living With Open Hands: Part 1

In this episode, Liv and Austin continue with Part 2 in the series Living With Open Hands. They will talk about what it means to trust God fully with the lives and well-being of our children and loved ones and how we can practically live this out, entrusting those we love to the sovereignty of God. Join the conversation!

1) Scriptures Mentioned in this Episode:

• Job 1:21

2) Additional Resources

• Podcast Episode #12, Living With Open Hands: Part 1

In this episode, we are beginning a new series called Living With Open Hands. In Part 1, Liv and Jessica talk about what it means to trust God in every area of our lives, specifically with our finances and provision. Join us to hear the conversation!

1) Scriptures Mentioned in this Episode:

• Exodus 16

2) Additional Resources

• Blog, Carried by Liv Alliston (featured on Liv Free Today)

In this episode of Coffee Talk and as we approach the holidays, Liv and Kari talk about the hard relationships we all have and how we can apply God's Word to transform our attitude toward those difficult people. Join our conversation as we talk about how to rise above the strained relationships and love the hurtful people in our lives.

1. Scriptures Mentioned in this Episode

• Mark 12:29-31

1. Resources for Further Reading

• "Bear" - "anecho" - to hold up, to endure, to suffer, to put up with (Blue Letter Bible, https://www.blueletterbible.org/lang/lexicon/lexicon.cfm?Strongs=G430&t=KJV )

In this episode of Coffee Talk, we meet Austin Stratton - wife and mom to 4 kiddos (2 of which are special needs).  She is also a teacher, student, writer and Crossfit guru!  Join our conversation as we learn more about her life, her family and her faith.

1. Fitness Recommendations

• Dwell Yoga Studio - Frisco, TX

1. Book Recommendations

• A Cricket in Times Square by George Selden

1. Other Recommendations

• Rachel Haughton Wagner

In this episode, Liv and Jessica dive into what biblical rest looks like in our busy, technology-laden world; and, how when we are rooted and grounded in God's love we can have rest in Him no matter what our circumstances may look like. Join us to hear the conversation!

1) Scriptures Mentioned in this Episode:

• Hebrews 4:1-13 (resting through obedience to Christ)

2) Additional Resources

• Blog, Rest by Jessica Gresham (featured on Liv Free Today)