Even If Podcast

Is there someone in your life that you feel particularly protective of or feel called to care for? As believers, there are times where we walk as advocates for the vulnerable or the unseen. This week’s conversation continues with Kelly Hall about the testimony of being an advocate for those around us.

Kelly Hall is the mom of four kids, three of whom are profoundly deaf. We discuss how to be a good advocate for the people God put in our life. We also cover points about releasing the sad stories we tell ourselves for more empowering stories, learning to trust God time after time, and building unshakable hope.

You’ll Learn:

• [05:37] Kelly shares when she realized her eldest child was deaf.
• [10:45] Kelly talks about wrestling with God in prayer and wanting to keep her two youngest kids from being deaf. How did the Lord prepare her heart?
• [16:33] What happens when you must let go of the dreams you originally imagined for your kids?
• [23:03] We serve a gracious God.
• [29:47] Kelly recalls a time she didn’t have easy access to a support system and felt like she was barely hanging on. How did she make it through?
• [40:24] God can help you see your life story differently.
• [48:23] Kelly encourages everyone to have unshakable hope. 

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• Kelly Hall Facebook
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• Kelly Hall YouTube

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Do you ever feel distracted during your walk in faith? The noisy world will present you with endless options, even if some options lack substance. This week’s conversation continues with Jay Y Kim about how modern syncretism can show up while trying to focus on your relationship with God.

Jay Y Kim is a pastor of a church in Silicon Valley called WestGate Church. We discuss ways to stay closer to God without making your walk in faith a performance. We also cover points about recognizing syncretism, listening to God in a noisy world, and discerning between knowledge and wisdom.

You’ll Learn:

• [02:09] Jay recalls growing up in church and how this led to becoming a pastor. He talks about the time he walked away from church, then found his way back.
• [07:20] Jay describes how the context of Colossians ties to syncretism.
• [13:15] The world has more access than ever before, yet can feel more lonely.
• [18:26] Knowledge is not the same as wisdom.
• [26:12] Listen for God in today’s busy world.
• [31:51] God speaks through your efforts.
• [38:54] Jay talks about being yourself instead of making your walk in faith a performance.
• [44:58] Jay shares questions to help reflect on how you listen and respond. 

Your Resources:

• Even If On Instagram 
• Buy Me a Coffee
• Colossians Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: One Jesus, One People (40 Days Through the Book)
• Listen, Listen, Speak: Hearing God and Being Heard in a Noisy World
• Jay Kim
• Jay Kim Facebook
• Jay Kim Instagram
• Jay Kim Twitter
• Jay Kim LinkedIn

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Janet Henry joined the Even If podcast a few episodes ago to talk about blending your personality with your prayer life. She’s back here again for the Prayer Q&A episode! We discuss questions about figuring out your prayer style. We also cover points about going on prayer walks, staying open to how prayer results arrive, and being yourself with God during prayer.

You’ll Learn:

• [00:37] How long are Janet’s prayer walks?
• [07:55] How can someone deal with not seeing any results from prayer?
• [16:34] The Holy Spirit intercedes on your behalf.
• [18:57] How do you discern God’s voice over your own?
• [24:02] What if you want to rush a prayer that you’ve been waiting for?
• [27:46] Is there a way to pray for someone who’s dying?
• [30:57] Does prayer need a lot of silence, or can people be talkative with God?
• [37:39] You can find a prayer style that works for you. 

Your Resources:

• Even If On Instagram 
• Buy Me a Coffee
• Praying Personalities: Finding Your Natural Prayer Style
• Looking UP!
• Janet McHenry
• Janet McHenry Facebook
• Janet McHenry Instagram
• Janet McHenry Twitter
• Janet McHenry Pinterest

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Parenting is not for the faint of heart, especially when your kids begin to make their own decisions. This week’s conversation continues with Courtney Doyle about keeping an eternal perspective, as she shares her story of trusting the Lord even if her son made choices that broke her heart. We talk about the struggles of addiction and rehab, incarceration and how to parent our kids when they're making destructive choices.

Courtney Doyle is a dear friend, mom of 6 and host of the Masquerade of Motherhood Podcast. . We discuss the struggle of wanting to protect your children from going through hardships. We also cover points about not wrapping your identity as a parent and person in your children’s decisions. Her warmth and wisdom are a tender voice of reason I'm certain you'll be encouraged in hearing.

You’ll Learn:

• [01:54] Courtney describes her experience as a mom watching her eldest son head towards addiction.
• [06:36] Courtney talks about what she felt day to day while trying to understand this situation. She recalls how her view of addiction changed.
• [10:38] Your children are going to make poor decisions since they are also human. Those poor decisions are not a direct reflection of you as a parent.
• [18:33] God is the one who loves your children the most.
• [24:24] Courtney talks about the communication between her, her husband, and her children while dealing with her son’s situation.
• [33:52] Your identity is not tarnished by the decisions of your children.
• [42:21] Children must learn to own their faith and their relationship with God in their own time.
• [49:19] Courtney talks about her current relationship with her eldest son.
• [57:52] View your situation from an eternal perspective and trust in the Lord. 

Your Resources:

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• Masquerade of Motherhood Podcast
• Courtney Doyle
• Courtney Doyle Facebook
• Courtney Doyle

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When Jacob Robinson's son Pierce was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis, their lives were changed forever. Inspired by his son to create a place of belonging for people of all abilities, Jacob and his business partner set out to open a theme park, Dig World, without one lick of theme park experience. It's a story of triumph (and a little tragedy too), but one that will amaze you.

How do you cope with an unknown situation when so much lies ahead? Fear and uncertainty can make people feel anxious about a journey, but God has not given us the spirit of fear. We are blessed with power, love, and clarity to move one day at a time. 

In this episode we discuss how to follow what you feel called to do even when faced with the unlikeliest of circumstances. We also cover points about what it means to persevere and embrace a life change that sparks a new era for you.

You’ll Learn:

• [03:47] Jacob reflects on how he came to know and accept the Lord.
• [08:13] Jacob talks about rushing his son to the hospital with his wife when they couldn’t wake him up one morning.
• [14:24] Everyone lives life one day at a time.
• [19:47] Jacob explains how the amusement park inspired by his son created a space for all families.
• [25:14] Jacob talks about starting the theme park without experience. He reflects on gathering support on the idea and persevering.
• [32:30] You have to humble yourself and regroup to get back on the right path.
• [38:58] Jacob talks about being a podcaster himself and what he likes about it so far. 

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• Chasing What Matters Podcast
• Jacob Robinson
• Jacob Robinson Facebook
• Jacob Robinson Instagram

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Have you ever judged the goodness of God by your own doubts? Our journey with God has us bumping into the brokenness of the world. Sometimes it makes people wonder if God is trustworthy and can truly handle everything. Indeed, God has it all settled.

This solo episode features three questions to ask when your faith in God falters. I'm here to tell you that God really will move and act on your behalf. God loves you. We can trust him with everything going on.

You’ll Learn:

• [01:47] A personal story of three and half years of learning to trust God even if life took an unexpected turn.
• [04:43] Sometimes the vision God shows you is about more than you. 
• [09:48] In our walk with God, we do need to commune with him along the way.
• [14:44] Faith begins when we embrace the moments we don’t fully understand.
• [19:47] God loves you. 

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Have you felt unsure about the way you go to God in prayer? Many people have their own rules and tips for the “right” way to pray or how you “should” pray. Maybe it’s time to step away from rigid judgments to discover a praying lifestyle that syncs with your God-given personality. This week’s conversation continues with Janet McHenry about finding your natural prayer style.

Janet McHenry is the author of a book coming out in January called Praying Personalities: Finding Your Natural Prayer Style. We discuss how finding your natural prayer style is much like exploring questions on personality assessments. We also cover points about redefining what prayer looks like, examining examples of biblical praying styles, and finding ways to blend prayer into our modern lifestyles.

You’ll Learn:

• [04:13] Janet started being more mindful about deeper prayer after praying with a young father. 
• [07:27] Janet recalls an experience of injustice against her husband and their ranch. In the end, this experience became the testimonial of a previous prayer.
• [14:38] The Bible gives examples of around four different categories of prayer styles.
• [18:59] We discuss how finding your natural prayer style is much like exploring questions on personality assessments.
• [21:20] Janet shares which prayer style she gravitates towards. Then, she talks about what helps if what she’s saying resonates with you.
• [25:38] Understanding your personality requires you to look at different aspects, such as your internal desires, your internal motivations, or your behavior.
• [30:53] Praying beyond your reach for the bigger picture you may not see yet.
• [37:09] Prayer is less about answers, and more about access. 

Your Resources:

• Even If On Instagram 
• Buy Me a Coffee
• Praying Personalities: Finding Your Natural Prayer Style
• Looking UP!
• Janet McHenry

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Do you struggle to talk about faith and politics with loved ones? Have political divides caused problems in your family? You’re not alone. Last week, the political conversation began with my wonderful guest, Kaitlyn Schiess. This week the conversation continues with Lisa Saruga.

Lisa is an author, Licensed Professional Counselor, Legal and Ethical Specialist, and a Survivor of a violent crime. We discuss approaching political conversations in a way that’s not divisive. We also cover a lot of hot button issues including abortion, illegal immigration, and racism.

You’ll Learn:

• [06:37] We're showing our kids how to treat each other. As a believer, we have a responsibility to do it in a way that honors and glorifies God.
• [08:54] Lisa works with trauma survivors focusing on sexual trauma. She's also working with the legislature and even writing some bills to help prosecute violent assaults and help survivors. 
• [12:13] A lot of people go into politics because they want to make a positive difference.
• [14:44] Lisa talks about meeting Christians that are on both sides of the aisle.
• [17:24] A lot of divides have been highlighted after COVID. 
• [21:21] Lisa shares how she strives to be neutral with family and friends. 
• [23:27] Lisa puts her Christianity before her politics.
• [25:53] Putting love above everything else is the best approach. 
• [32:55] Instead of attacking, ask people why they feel a certain way. Be willing to listen. 
• [35:46] We discuss the division between prolife and prochoice and how to look at things with a different perspective. 
• [46:55] Lisa shares a personal perspective from having a biracial grandchild. 

Your Resources:

• Even If On Instagram 
• Buy Me a Coffee
• Politics, Faith, and Community With Kaitlyn Schiess
• Lisa Saruga
• Lisa Saruga Facebook
• Lisa Saruga Instagram
• Lisa Saruga Twitter

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Where does scripture and the Bible fit into our political discourse? With the election around the corner and so much division in our country, can we find common ground? I met someone who thinks so. Kaitlyn Schiess is a doctoral student at Duke Divinity School, and she’s the author of two books, including The Ballot and the Bible: How Scripture Has Been Used and Abused in American Politics' and Where We Go from Here. I just love the way she thinks and her perspective on politics and going back to the bible. 

In Today's Episode

• [04:26] During Kaitlyn’s studies at Liberty University, the question of politics and faith was unavoidable.
• [05:07] She was figuring out what she really believed, and God directed her towards seminary.
• [06:19] Politics were colliding with her theological world.
• [07:06] She wrote her first book in 2020. 
• [12:38] God is good and asking questions will lead to finding goodness. 
• [15:11] We have the rest of our lives to figure out the truth. It's fun and challenging.
• [19:50] Start with a local perspective of what it would look like to live in your neighborhood. 
• [22:35] Showing up to help your community politically is life giving work.
• [25:02] Politics aren't supposed to be our home. Our ultimate goal should be loving our neighbor and worshiping God.
• [26:55] What makes politics so contentious is operating on the level of identity and community as opposed to policy.
• [29:32] How to approach this political cycle differently.
• [35:54] Part of respecting our differences is being honest about them.
• [41:09] Unifying a divided nation starts at home and in our community.

Your Resources:

• Even If On Instagram 
• Buy Me a Coffee
• Ballot and the Bible: How Scripture Has Been Used and Abused in American Politics and Where We Go from Here
• The Liturgy of Politics: Spiritual Formation for the Sake of Our Neighbor
• Kaitlyn Schiess
• Kaitlyn Schiess Twitter

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What does it mean to become a better version of yourself? And HOW do we go about it in a way that communicates it to those around us? All of us to strive to be the best versions of ourselves, as God created us to be - and this time of year is when we start thinking about making those changes and planning to improve ourselves and our lives.

I’m excited to introduce my guest, Jon Kidwell. He offers a unique perspective on making changes in our lives. Jon is a leadership coach, speaker, and podcaster at Leadwell. We talk today about "salient temporal landmarks" - what they are and why they're normal, as well as 3 practical ways we can "Rehire Your Best Self":
1. Own Your Past
2. Communicate that You're Practicing
3. Change the Cycle
If you want to change the direction of your life, you’ll find this conversation insightful!

You’ll Learn:

• [03:03] Jon shifted to the leadership and business space after being a teacher. 
• [04:41] In under a decade, he went from teaching elementary school PE, to being a VP in a global not-for-profit organization.
• [05:14] He had to find and rehire himself all the time, because change was coming so quickly.
• [05:36] He now has his own leadership development business that works with mission driven organizations to align their teams and build a winning culture.
• [08:09] We talk about showing up the same way everywhere. Holy and wholly. 
• [10:36] A salient temporal landmark is a significant moment in your life. These are times that we can change and make it what we want it to be.
• [13:50] What does it mean to rehire your best self? 
• [17:22] Own your past. Acknowledge the truth of what happened.
• [23:44] Communicate that you're practicing, so that you don't have to be perfect. 
• [30:36] Change the cycle. Reorient yourself and change the story and change the cycle.
• [37:04] Jon has a book coming out on January 17th called Redefine
• Your Servant Leadership.
• [40:05] We learn how Jon turned to the bible to define servant leadership. 
• [44:13] Giving yourself permission to try new things is empowering.

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