Dwell Differently

"If there is one verse that I would want to characterize my ministry, it would be this one.” — Melissa Kruger

This month’s memory verse: “Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.” — 1 Thessalonians 2:8b

Today’s podcast: What does it really look like to share not only the gospel but also our lives with one another? In today’s episode, Melissa Kruger and Natalie Abbott talk about the power of life-on-life ministry, why mentoring is not like marriage, and the joy of seeing how the gospel is impacting someone’s life over time. You won’t want to miss this encouragement and wisdom from women who have faithfully been mentoring others for years!

Our May Dwell guest: Melissa Kruger is a wife, mom, and the author of multiple books, including The Envy of Eve, Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood, and Growing Together: Taking Mentoring Beyond Small Talk and Prayer Requests. She enjoys teaching women the Bible and serves as the director of women's initiatives for The Gospel Coalition.
     
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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Links from today's show:
Melissa’s website
Growing Together: Taking Mentoring beyond Small Talk and Prayer Requests by Melissa Kruger

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“I don’t want women to be in the Word because they think there’s some angel in heaven with a star chart who’s keeping track of their progress. I want them to be in the Word because there is a joy of knowing Christ that you just simply can’t explain other than to say he has such depths to be uncovered that we will spend all eternity knowing him more.” — Melissa Kruger

This month’s memory verse: “Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.” — 1 Thessalonians 2:8b

Today’s podcast: What does it look like to live out the gospel in a way that is relational and that impacts people in a powerful way? Join Natalie Abbott and Melissa Kruger as they talk about what the word “gospel” means, the importance of both telling and showcasing the truth of the gospel, and why Melissa is so passionate about the Word of God. Don’t forget to subscribe and come back to hear their conversation about spiritual mentoring next week!

Our May Dwell guest: Melissa Kruger is a wife, mom, and the author of multiple books, including The Envy of Eve, Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood, and Growing Together: Taking Mentoring Beyond Small Talk and Prayer Requests. She enjoys teaching women the Bible and serves as the director of women's initiatives for The Gospel Coalition.
   
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:
Melissa’s website
Growing Together: Taking Mentoring beyond Small Talk and Prayer Requests

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Website: DwellDifferently.com

Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz

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“This is what God has for us. We were created to be in community with one another. And as hard as it can be, that’s where the joy is—when we are not only sharing the gospel at an arm’s length, but when the gospel is penetrating into those relationships and making them beautiful and vibrant." — Natalie Abbott

This month’s memory verse: “Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.” — 1 Thessalonians 2:8b

Today’s podcast: We know that the Bible calls us to live in community, but what does that look like? What is the impact of having people in your life who know you and love you, and who speak the truth of the gospel to you? What if you’re in a busy season of life and it just doesn’t seem possible? Join Vera and Natalie today as they share practical ways they are sharing their lives with others (spoiler alert: it’s easer than you may think!) and dive into our verse for 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:
Lessons from an Ordinary Mom

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Important Note: If you have little listeners with you today, you may want to put in headphones or listen later as this episode is about sharing the gospel with women in the adult entertainment industry. 
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“God redeems, no matter what. No matter how long you’ve been away from him, no matter how far you’ve been away from him, or how far you’ve been kept from him.” — Rachelle Starr

This month’s memory verse: “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” — Ephesians 2:13

Today’s podcast: What do we do when our sin feels too big for Jesus to forgive? What should we do if we feel far away from God? In this encouraging episode, Natalie and Rachelle Starr dig into what this month’s verse says about the radical love of God, share super practical ideas for being near God when we feel far away, and talk about a redemption story you won’t want to miss! 

Our April Dwell guest: Meet Rachelle Starr, founder and president of Scarlet Hope! She says, “Twelve years ago God called me to serve women in the adult entertainment industry with the gospel message that he loves them and cares for them. Through the gospel I have seen countless lives changed by the transforming work of Christ, that's why we exist!”
   
Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a keychain ring, 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:
Scarlet Hope’s Website

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Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz

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Important Note: If you have little listeners with you today, you may want to put in headphones or listen later as this episode is about sharing the gospel with women in the adult entertainment industry. 
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“The more drastic and dark and depraved you recognize you were, the more Christ’s sacrifice on the cross becomes real because you knew how bad you were and how much grace you’ve been given.” — Rachelle Starr

This month’s memory verse: “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” — Ephesians 2:13

Today’s podcast: What does it mean that we’ve been brought near by the blood of Christ? When we stop to think about it, we are all rebellious before Christ gets ahold of us, and at the foot of the cross, we are all the same. God is the one who bring us near, no matter how dark we are or how far we’ve tried to get from him. Join Natalie and Rachelle Starr today as they talk about the hope that’s on offer from God himself!

Our April Dwell guest: Meet Rachelle Starr, founder and president of Scarlet Hope! She says, “Twelve years ago God called me to serve women in the adult entertainment industry with the gospel message that he loves them and cares for them. Through the gospel I have seen countless lives changed by the transforming work of Christ, that's why we exist!”
 
Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a keychain ring, 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:
Scarlet Hope’s Website

Support the show

KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS

Website: DwellDifferently.com

Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz

Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects!

Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

Important Note: If you have little listeners with you today, you may want to put in headphones or listen later as this episode is about sharing the gospel with women in the adult entertainment industry. 
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“It really just takes one act of obedience to advance God’s kingdom.” — Rachelle Starr

This month’s memory verse: “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” — Ephesians 2:13

Today’s podcast: How do you embody what Jesus has done and tangibly share his love with those around you? Need some encouragement to carry out the gospel in your daily life and to live in obedience to what God has called you to? Join Natalie Abbott and Rachelle Starr today as they talk about Scarlet Hope, a ministry that exists to share the hope and love of Jesus with women in the adult entertainment industry. Jesus changes lives!

Our April Dwell guest: Meet Rachelle Starr, founder and president of Scarlet Hope! She says, “Twelve years ago God called me to serve women in the adult entertainment industry with the gospel message that he loves them and cares for them. Through the gospel I have seen countless lives changed by the transforming work of Christ, that's why we exist!”
 
Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a keychain ring, 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:
Scarlet Hope’s Website

Support the show

KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS

Website: DwellDifferently.com

Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz

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“Jesus invites us to bring our little people to him” — Vera Schmitz

This month’s memory verse: “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” — Ephesians 2:13

Today’s podcast: It’s a new month and a new memory verse! Today, Natalie and Vera dive into Ephesians 2:13 and talk about how to share the gospel with our kids. Want some help with questions to get the conversation going? Need some guidance when it comes to explaining why we need the blood of Christ? Don’t miss this encouraging episode, and be sure to grab the free Easter coloring sheet and devo for kids on our website!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a keychain ring, 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:
Free coloring sheet & devo

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Website: DwellDifferently.com

Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz

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“As we continue to dwell on the truths of God’s Word, it’s leading us to delight in them and to testify to those realities in the lives of the people that are around us.” — Hunter Beless

This month’s memory verse: “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.” — Hebrews 10:35

Today’s podcast: Have you even wondered how to memorize the Bible with your kids? What if they aren't interested? Is it really that important? Hunter Beless joins Dwell co-founder Natalie Abbott to give us some great insights into why and how to memorize Scripture together. Listen in to hear how to bring excitement to memorizing the Bible, the benefits of regularly intaking the truth of the Bible, how to invite and incorporate your kids into your time with the Lord, and about Hunter's awesome new book for kids, Read It, See It, Say It, See It. 

Our March Dwell guest: Meet Hunter Beless! Hunter loves Jesus and is passionate about helping others know and treasure the Word of God. She is a wife, mom, podcast host, author, and speaker. We absolutely loved having her on the show this month, and can't wait for you to hear her heart for memorizing the Bible and living for Jesus!

Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a keychain ring, 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:
Read It, See It, Say It, Sing It by Hunter Beless
The Journeywomen Podcast
Hunter Beless on Instagram
Hunter Beless's website

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“If you want to be confident, and you want a daily confidence boost, get to know the character of who your God is. Speak it out. Say it over your life. Because when you know who God is, you will know who you are." - Sadie Robertson Huff

This month’s memory verse: “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.” — Hebrews 10:35

Today’s podcast: Vera Schmitz, co-founder of Dwell Differently, and Sadie Robertson Huff, author and speaker, talk about how to break free from the comparison trap, the importance of speaking truth over our feelings, what might tempt us to throw away our confidence, how to guard our hearts on social media, and a final "pump up" to hold onto our confidence. 

Our March Dwell guest: Meet Sadie Robertson Huff! Sadie is a wife, mom, author, and speaker—and those are only a few of her titles! This girl is busy and she's on a mission. Her love for Jesus and the Word are infectious, and we know that you're going to absolutely love hearing from her this month!

 Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a keychain ring, 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:
Live Original
Who Are You Following?
Sadie on Insta @legitsadierob
WHOA That's Good Podcast
Sadie on YouTube
Priscilla Shirer - The Attributes of God

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Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz

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“I was thinking I'd find something in the Word where God says, ‘This is who you are, and you're amazing, and you're so awesome, and why would you ever feel insecure.’ That's not what I found . . ." - Sadie Robertson Huff

This month’s memory verse: “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.” — Hebrews 10:35

Today’s podcast: Vera Schmitz, co-founder of Dwell Differently, and Sadie Robertson Huff, author and speaker, are diving into why Sadie includes Hebrews 10:35 in every book she writes, how we can find true confidence, ways to anchor ourselves in God’s Word, and hope for those who desire to know the Bible better. 

Our March Dwell guest: Meet Sadie Robertson Huff! Sadie is a wife, mom, author, and speaker—and those are only a few of her titles! This girl is busy and she's on a mission. Her love for Jesus and the Word are infectious, and we know that you're going to absolutely love hearing from her this month!

 Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell’s monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a keychain ring, 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:
Live Original
Who Are You Following?
Sadie on Insta @legitsadierob
WHOA That's Good Podcast
Sadie on YouTube

Support the show

KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS

Website: DwellDifferently.com

Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz

Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects!

Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!