“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” (Proverbs 4:23 NIV)
If you're like us, you may be wondering how to live in the tension of the current cultural climate. Recent headlines include the untimely, horrific deaths of Charlie Kirk (Conservative political activist and Executive director Turning Point USA), Iryna Zarutska (Ukrainian refugee), Melissa Hortman (former Minnesota House Speaker) and her husband, Mark, and many other precious children and adults. Along with that, it seems all bets are off as to how many choose to respond – often lashing out at anyone who doesn’t agree with them.
This podcast is not about adding more laws. It’s not about which “side” is best. This is about our hearts.
Where are the guardrails for our hearts – those healthy, personal, spiritual and physical boundaries that guard our thoughts, actions, relationships and conversations? What are the anchors for our heart to help us navigate our way through this season without falling off the edge of a cliff?
Join Lindsay and Joy in conversation as they wrestle through this as two regular people longing to have the heart of Jesus no matter what is happening around us. We talk about “scapegoats and scoreboards” … “listening, being slow to speak, and speaking the truth in love”... "asking curious questions"... "don't hang up or give up."
It’s our hope and prayer that, together, we all can share a little more light for the journey ahead. We welcome comments below to keep the conversation going. We just ask that you are kind and considerate and open to dialogue.
Scripture quoted in this episode: “The Lord says, 'It is not too late. Return to Me with all your hearts. Come to Me with fasting and weeping over your sins. Tear your hearts, not your clothes. Return to the Lord your God, for He is gracious and full of compassion, patient and abounding in love. He keeps His promise and is waiting to forgive, not to punish.' "
(Joel 2:12-13 The Clear Word Bible)
Video Produced by: Lisa Jane Bewley
Co-Hosts: Lindsay Pollard and Joy Waters Martin

Are you feeling like life is a bit surreal right now? Does the unshakable seem out of reach while everything is shaking around us? No time to come up for air before the next round hits? How do I tell the difference between what’s true and what’s fake news? Narratives? Agendas? Right? Wrong? How we can live with integrity in an ever-changing world.
Do you feel loved and worthy to be chosen for this season or whiny and complaining wondering, “Why me, God?” (FYI, the hosts had 2 different answers.  )
If any of this resonates, then this is for YOU!
Join us for a cathartic, honest conversation as we discuss hope in a turbulent and prophetic time. Let’s have some open dialogue as we seek to navigate where there might be some unifying spaces, looking up to see the long-range view and perspective from saturated time in God’s presence.
As Lindsay brings up a thought to ponder… “The Believer’s Exit Exam: truth, choice, and service,” let’s ask ourselves, are we ready for the EXIT EXAM? Turns out, God interviews us with powerful questions that get to the heart of the things that trigger us, trip us up, tempt or allure us away from His best for us. We’ll share 5 key questions God asks that will help us navigate our changing world with integrity.
Spoiler alert: Not only does God give us the questions (starting in Genesis), but He graciously gives us the answers, as well (see Matthew 24 and 25 for starters).
God’s interview questions will keep us accountable, guarding our hearts from being deceived and our love from growing cold. We’ll see the answer for how to keep our anger in check, flip the script for good, anchor in Jesus, and not grow weary in doing good.
Go back to the Garden of Eden with us. Let’s immerse ourselves in God’s presence as we walk with Him in the garden – without an agenda – listening to the voice of the Holy Spirit.
*CREDIT: The book mentioned in this podcast is Healing What’s Within: Coming Home to Yourself—and to God—When You’re Wounded, Weary, and Wandering, by Chuck DeGroat, Published October 8, 2024, Tyndale House Publishers,ISBN: 978-1-4964-8314-0
Video Production: Lisa Jane Bewley
Co-Hosts: Lindsay Pollard & Joy Waters Martin

In our final episode with Laveta Lampkin, she shares some lingering effects of a life-altering aneurysm whom she affectionately named, "Eddie." During the time when she had to "sit in her sickness," she learned to "go to God" and trust Him as she waited.

Her words, "Much success, no stress & lots of happiness" carried her through some down, depressed days. Turns out, this aneurysm event may have been part of her rescue from too much stress.

May her peace and trust in God inspire and encourage you as you walk through your own journey.

Co-Hosts: Lindsay Pollard & Joy Waters Martin

Video Production: Lisa Jane Bewley

Welcome back for Part 2 with Laveta Lampkin as she shares how life changed after experiencing a brain aneurysm at age 51.

In this episode, Laveta gives real-life details of a month-long hospital stay, family and friends in the middle, lack of alertness, and onset of diabetes.You'll hear her story of God speaking over her, "Be quiet," as a part of the process.

May her peace and trust in God inspire and encourage you as you walk through your journey.

Video Production: Lisa Jane Bewley

Co-Hosts: Lindsay Pollard & Joy Waters Martin

In this first of 3 episodes with Laveta Lampkin, we get to know the background of this inspiring individual -- originally from Chicago, wife, mom of 3 boys, and teacher who went through a harrowing health crisis with a brain aneurysm at age 51.

Listen as she shares her journey with transitions, career, motherhood, purpose and the unexpected life-threatening event that changed everything.

Her resilience and faith in God held her through a month-long hospital stay, surgery and the journey forward.

Video Production: Lisa Jane Bewley

Co-Hosts: Lindsay Pollard & Joy Waters Martin

We're back with Part 3 of our interview with TIFFANY MARTIN of the DandeLion House, a non-profit in New Market, Alabama.

In our first 2 episodes with Tiffany (Ep. 54 & 55), we discussed the "Maternity Health Care Crisis" and the "Relationship Crisis." However, we don't want to leave you in the place of crisis.

In this episode, Tiffany shares hope as she presents some solid solutions she is making available through the beautiful work going on at the DandeLion House... The DandeLion Difference.

Listen as she shares purpose, creating safe places, deliverance (both spiritually and physically), and service-based, relational on-going support. The DandeLion Difference... Repairing, Restoring. You're not alone. There is help. There is always HOPE.

For more information about the DandeLion House, you can reach out here:

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VIDEO PRODUCTION: Lisa Jane Bewley

CO-HOSTS: Lindsay Pollard & Joy Waters Martin

We're back with Part 2 of our interview with TIFFANY MARTIN of the DandeLion House, a non-profit in New Market, Alabama. Is there a relationship famine in America? Have we moved from a basic relationship problem to a major relationship crisis?. In this episode, we try to tackle some key issues on this subject, such as:

Join us as we talk about moving from relational INcompetence to relational competence.

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VIDEO PRODUCTION: Lisa Jane Bewley

ADDITIONAL RESOURCE SHARED IN THIS PODCAST:

Carey Nieuwhof podcast with Jean Twenge on Rising Anxiety, Depression, Isolation and Smartphones in Gen Z-- ( Find the link to this resource in the description section on our YouTube site for this video.)

As we start 2024, we begin with some vital topics interviewing individuals "in the trenches" doing the hard work to bring about lasting change in our communities.

Lindsay Pollard & Joy Martin take some time to look in the rear-view mirror of 2020 and look forward to dreams and hopes for 2021.

Join us for the 3rd and final in a 3-part interview with Mr. Willie Hereford. Listen as he talks about feeding the hungry children in his neighborhood, "babies having babies," "Moving on up because it's too expensive to go down," "we can put a monkey on the moon but we can't put people in houses," and more perspectives from a "Seasoned Soul."

Original Air Date: December 31, 2019