“You can read the whole Bible in a year in about 12 minutes a day…it’s 1% of your day that’s going to change the whole other 99%.” — Tara-Leigh Cobble

We are so excited to share this special bonus episode with you today!

Have you ever started reading through the Bible and then stopped soon after starting because it felt hard or you were confused? Here at Dwell, while we focus in on memorizing and meditating on one verse a month together, we also have a passion for knowing the whole counsel of Scripture. We can’t wait for you to hear today’s episode with Tara-Leigh Cobble, Bible teacher, podcast host, and author of The Bible Recap. Our prayer is that we would all grow in our knowledge of and love for God through his Word, and we’d love to invite you to join The Bible Recap to read through the whole Bible in 2023!

Links from today's show:

• Want to read through the Bible in 2023? Get started at The Bible Recap website!
• There’s no better way to start the new year than in the Word. If you’re not yet a Dwell Differently member, we’d love to have you join us this year! Learn more here!

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“So often we get so caught up in our own individual lives that our heads are down and we’re doing all the things and we forget that we have God’s light in us and that we can shine—that we are called to be a city on a hill that cannot be hidden, and we are to point other people to Jesus.” — Vera Schmitz

This month’s memory verse: “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.” — Isaiah 60:1

Today’s podcast: What if Jesus came back today? What would you want your life to look like on the day he returns? Vera Schmitz, co-founder of Dwell Differently, is bringing us 3 reflections on Isaiah 60:1 today—and telling us why Isaiah 60 is one of her favorite chapters in the whole Bible. May your awe of the King of the universe grow today as we anticipate the return of Christ!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

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• Still looking for a meaningful gift for someone who “has it all”? Check out our Dwell Gift Memberships to give the gift of memorizing God’s Word in an easy, beautiful way!

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“This should be our heartbeat…when we feel the pain and the darkness in our lives, that we would look at that eternal restoration of all things and long for it—we would long for this light, the glory of the Lord, to shine on us.” — Natalie Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.” — Isaiah 60:1

Today’s podcast: Curious why we picked Isaiah 60:1 for December? Listen in as Natalie and Vera talk about the layers to this verse, our longing for the glory of the Lord to shine upon us, and how it all applies to our lives today.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show: 

• Missed Natalie's teaching episode on Isaiah 60:1? Listen here!
•  Still looking for a meaningful gift for someone who “has it all”? Check out our Dwell Gift Memberships to give the gift of memorizing God’s Word in an easy, beautiful way!

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“The darkness is being dispelled—the light is coming. Sin is being dispelled—righteousness is coming. Death is being dispelled—life is coming.” — Jason Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.” — Isaiah 60:1

Today’s podcast: What does “glory” mean? Chances are you’ve heard that word a lot already this Christmas season, but how should we understand and explain what it means for the glory of the Lord to rise upon his people? We’re so excited to have a special guest on the podcast today as we dig into Isaiah 60:1: Natalie’s husband, Jason Abbott! We know you’ll be encouraged as you learn more about how to understand Old Testament prophecy, hear a helpful conversation about what the glory of the Lord is, and walk away with practical ways we can shine forth the glory of God as we await his second coming.

Our December Dwell guest: Dr. Jason Abbott is married to Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell. They have a big family of seven and spend a lot of time running around Jefferson City, Missouri, together. Jason has been in pastoral ministry for the past 20 years in the Evangelical Free Church of America. He’s currently the Senior Pastor at Central Church of Jefferson City, Missouri.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:

• Are you looking for a place to connect with other people who are memorizing this month’s verse? We’ve got you covered! We have a Dwell Differently Official Facebook group—come check it out!
• Want to give the gift of Scripture to a friend or family member this Christmas? Check out our Dwell Gift Memberships!

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“I really hope that as you memorize and mediate on this verse this month, it would really guide you in the process of reflection on who Jesus is, and the beauty of who he is, and what he has done for us, and that it would compel you to share that good news with others throughout the month.” — Natalie Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.” — Isaiah 60:1

Today’s podcast: Happy December! Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she digs into the book of Isaiah today, exploring our verse for the month in its context to help us understand it at an even deeper level. See anew the hope that Israel had as they awaited a Savior, the hope that we have today, and the sure hope that is still yet to come when the Lord comes again and we will be with him. May you arise and shine the light of Jesus today, and invite people into his light all month long!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:

• Starfish Project + Dwell Differently necklaces are a wonderful gift, not only for the recipient but also for the women making these beautiful pieces of jewelry. Learn more here!
• Want to give the gift of Scripture to a friend or family member? Check out our Dwell Gift Memberships!

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“My challenge to you is to find somebody…who is further along in the faith than you and I want you to ask them this question: 'What is the most wonderful thing God has done in your life?’ and just treasure their answer.” — Vera Schmitz

This month’s memory verse: “Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.” — Psalm 107:8

Today’s podcast: In our final episode for Psalm 107:8, Vera Schmitz, co-founder of Dwell Differently, brings us a super practical way to live out our verse: remembering and giving thanks to God. Hear how this practice has helped Vera in seasons of anxiety, and join us in committing to ask someone this week: “What is the most wonderful thing God has done in your life?” We pray it will give an opportunity to together thank God for who he is and what he’s done!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show: 

• Looking for meaningful gift ideas for Christmas? We’ve got you covered! Head over to our Black Friday Sale today!
• Want a physical kit to show up in your mailbox every month with helpful tools to help you memorize and meditate on one Bible verse each month? Check out our Dwell Membership today!

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“This is why this verse says let them give thanks—because when we share in the triumphs of God with others, our faith grows.” — Vera Schmitz

This month’s memory verse: “Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.” — Psalm 107:8

Today’s podcast: How have you experienced the goodness of God? Psalm 107:2, just a few verses before our memory verse this month, says, “Let the redeemed of the LORD tell their story,” and that is exactly what we are doing here today! Join Natalie and Vera as they share about God’s unfailing love and wonderful deeds in their lives, pointing not just to the good gifts and acts of deliverance, but to the Giver himself. May these stories of God’s kindness spark reflection and thankfulness in your own heart today as you dwell on who he is and what he’s done, and share those stories with those around you.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
 - Want to learn more about this month’s verse? Check out our weekly devotionals!
- Shop the Dwell Black Friday Deals

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“There’s something about the practice of [thankfulness] in community that completes it. And that’s God’s design, that’s not a crutch. It’s not more holy if I’m just praying to Jesus alone in my thankfulness—it is in fact the bigger vision of what God’s redemption is that he creates a people that is marked by thankfulness.” — Rachel Gilson 

This month’s memory verse: “Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.” — Psalm 107:8

Today’s podcast: Have you ever heard someone thank an item instead of the person who gave it to them? What is behind that impulse to be thankful, and where should it really be directed? If you’re looking for both a deep dive into the meaning of Psalm 107 as well as some practical questions and tools to help you live out it’s call to thank the Lord, you’re in the right place! Rachel Gilson and Natalie Abbott dig into the details to not only help us see what Scripture is saying, but to lead us in learning how to live lives of thankfulness to God together as his people.

Our November Dwell guest: Rachel Gilson is a writer, speaker, and campus minister with Cru. She is the author of Born Again This Way. We are so glad to have her with us this month!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:
- Born Again This Way by Rachel Gilson
- Rachel’s website
- Join our Dwell Differently Community on Facebook to connect with other believers who are memorizing Scripture and encouraging one another!

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“[Psalm 107] is just such a beautiful picture of the gospel, isn’t it? That Jesus came not to save those who were good and righteous and the best, but he came to seek and save the lost. He came for those of us who were his enemies, who were thumbing our nose at him. And that is who our God is, and his love is unfailing, and his deeds are wonderful. Even to people like me who, in so many ways, am undeserving of the kindness of the Lord.” — Natalie Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.” — Psalm 107:8

Today’s podcast: When’s the last time you took a minute to stop and think about the things the Lord has done for you? And when’s the last time you stopped to give him thanks? If you are looking for ways to grow in gratitude this month, we are right there with you! We are excited to dive into a new verse together this month that calls us to remember and rehearse what the Lord has done: Psalm 107:8. Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she walks us through what the context of this verse is and how we can rightly understand and apply it to our lives today. You won’t want to miss it!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Links from today's show:

• Join us on our weekly blog! Follow along this month, and go back to read more about past verses as well.
• Check out the Dwell Differently website and the free resources we have waiting for you there!
• If you’ve enjoyed the show, would you take a minute to leave us a rating or review? It helps other people find the show!

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“Don’t be afraid to share your heart, to share God’s truth, and to share his promise, because it’s true that we can live full lives following Jesus—it is the only way to be full in a real and lasting way.” — Vera Schmitz

This month’s memory verse: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” — John 10:10

Today’s podcast: You won’t want to miss today’s episode where Dwell Differently co-founder Vera Schmitz shares how this month’s verse, John 10:10, was pivotal in her own spiritual journey as well as in her husband’s. She fills us in on why she put her now-husband in the “friend zone” for a couple of years, how she’s seen the way that the Word of God never returns void but always accomplishes what he has planned, and encourages all of us to share the truth and hope of God’s Word with those around us.

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God’s Word.

Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month’s verse.

Did you love today’s episode?: We’d love to hear about it! Leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show.

Link from today's show: Want a physical kit to show up in your mailbox every month with helpful tools to help you memorize and meditate on one Bible verse each month? Check out our Dwell Membership today!

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