Dwell Differently

We know that Jesus raised from the dead, defeating sin and Satan and death. And we know that if we are in Christ, Jesus’s victory is true of us too. But all too often, we don’t live like Jesus has already won—we slip into being stressed and fearful and discouraged as our situations loom large in our minds. Join Vera Schmitz, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she shares a story from her own life about this and points us again to the reality of the gospel and the real difference Jesus’s victory makes in our day-to-day struggles and stressors. We are a forgetful bunch of humans, but there is hope!

This month’s memory verse: “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” — Matthew 28:6a

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As Christians, the resurrection can sometimes seem like something we only focus on at Easter, but the resurrection of Jesus has implications that reach far beyond an Easter Sunday church service. Join Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott, co-founders of Dwell Differently, as they talk about why the resurrection matters and makes a difference in our everyday lives. Don’t miss Vera’s book recommendations and the question about the resurrection she has for Natalie—maybe you’ve wondered about it before too!

This month’s memory verse: “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” — Matthew 28:6a

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• The Reason for God by Tim Keller
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This month, we are memorizing beautiful words about a promise fulfilled—words on the lips of an angel. Words spoken to women who were desperate and mourning the loss not only of their friend, but of the man whom they had believed was the Messiah. The truth of the resurrection of Jesus Christ is central to the Christian faith, but it can sometimes be hard to wrap our minds around its implications—not just for the past, but also for our present and future. Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, as she unpacks this incredible truth and explores 4 things that we can learn from the resurrection.

This month’s memory verse: “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” — Matthew 28:6a

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How can we talk with unbelievers about the truth of the resurrection in a way that makes sense? We all know it can be difficult—and sometimes intimidating—to talk about, but Jesus’s resurrection from the dead is central to the Christian faith. Join Natalie Abbott and Rebecca McLaughlin as they talk about how they connect with unbelievers when initiating conversations about the resurrection of Jesus, how the resurrection offers us great hope, what Jesus accomplished for us in his death and resurrection, and an important question Jesus asks in the Gospel of John that we should all be asking. The truth of our verse this month makes all the difference, and we know this episode will be an encouragement to you as you prepare to celebrate the reality of Easter and have conversations with others about the true hope offered in Christ!

This month’s memory verse: “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” — Matthew 28:6a

Today's Dwell guest: Rebecca McLaughlin holds a Ph.D. in Renaissance Literature from Cambridge University and a theology degree from Oak Hill College in London. She is the author of Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion (2019), which was named book of the year by Christianity Today, and of 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity (2021), The Secular Creed: Engaging 5 Contemporary Claims (2021), and Is Christmas Unbelievable? Four Questions Everyone Should Ask About the World's Most Famous Story (2021). She lives in Cambridge Massachusetts with her husband, Bryan, and their three children.

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• 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin
• Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion by Rebecca McLaughlin
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Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, wants to read God’s Word over you today. As we prepare to celebrate Easter, hear the truth about why the resurrection matters; slow down to remember that this good news is for us today; and meditate on the promise, power, and hope we have because Jesus is alive! If you want to follow along, open your Bible to 1 Corinthians 15:1–8, 12–28, 50–58; Romans 6:1–14; and Ephesians 1:18–23.

This month’s memory verse: “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” — James 1:22

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April Harper, CEO of Dwell Differently, is today’s podcast host! Listen in as April reflects on what she’s learned from this month’s verse, James 1:22. She shares a great quote from Paul Tripp’s book Do You Believe?, talks about how this verse intersects with what the Lord taught her this year at IF:Gathering, and prays over us all, that we would know what God wants us to know and do what he wants us to do. You won’t want to miss it!

This month’s memory verse: “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” — James 1:22

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• Do You Believe? by Paul David Tripp

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Our verse this month is not a call to just pull up our “good Christian bootstraps.” And that is good news! Join Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz, co-founders of Dwell Differently, as they share their real struggles with living this out, talk through practical questions we all have, and discuss real-life application for James 1:22. Are our good works what save us? What do we do when we find ourselves struggling with the same thing again and again? What does it mean to live in the Spirit and rely on God to help us? If you ever wondered those things, you won’t want to miss out on this honest conversation!

This month’s memory verse: “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” — James 1:22

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• Get Out of Your Head by Jennie Allen

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If you took inventory of your day-to-day choices, would they reveal you're following after Jesus? Or are you merely listening to the Bible but not believing it enough to live out what it says? Those can be hard questions to sit with (for us, too!), but they’re important. We all know the struggle to live out what we know to be true, but there is hope for us! In this episode, Tara Sun joins Dwell Differently co-founder Natalie Abbott to dig into what it means to be a disciple of Jesus, how to prioritize the right things in our busy lives, how we tend to get tripped up when we read this verse, and the good news about where our justification from God really comes from. As Tara says, may you know God’s Word, love God’s Word, and live God’s Word. We’re here alongside you for the journey!

This month’s memory verse: “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” — James 1:22

Today's Dwell guest: Through the Truth Talks with Tara podcast, her Instagram community, her book Surrender Your Story, and other resources, Tara Sun passionately teaches women of all ages how to know, love, and live God’s Word for themselves. She shows how to break down God’s Word into understandable pieces, while also adding an artistic flare through her digital art. Tara is married to her high school sweetheart, Michael, and is a mom to their newest addition, Hunter. You’ll find them living and serving the Lord in Oregon.

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• Tara Sun Ministries
• Tara Sun on Instagram (@misstarasun)

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What is God’s Word supposed to do in our lives? And is my obedience really that important? We’re so glad you’re here today as Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, unpacks James 1:22 for us, answering important questions, digging into the context, and helping us avoid 2 common dangers when reading this verse. Our prayer is that you would see James 1:22—which can feel a little bit like a kick in the pants—as a kindness from God, convicting us where we need it, and inviting us to live life in community as we seek to follow Jesus in our everyday lives. As Natalie says, “I hope that it brings us to a place of repentance and restoration, which is God’s heart for us as his people.”

This month’s memory verse: “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” — James 1:22

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• Looking for a good church? Check out this post by Natalie Abbott.

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“It’s not about me, it’s not about what I say. It’s about what God says about you and about himself. He loves you with an everlasting love.” — Vera Schmitz

This month’s memory verse: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” — Jeremiah 31:3b

Today’s podcast: If you’re a human being listening today, you’re going to resonate with the 3 things Vera shares that can be roadblocks to feeling like we can receive God’s everlasting love for us. Listen in as she not only helps us to understand what those things are, but shares verses from Scripture to help us combat those lies and root our minds in the truth of God’s Word. And don’t miss the inside scoop at the end about why we created a new necklace featuring Jeremiah 31:3b with our friends at Starfish Project. We even have a special discount code exclusively for our podcast listeners all month long!

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