"We all have stuff. Big stuff. Work stuff. Health stuff. Relationship (marriage, friend, children) stuff. Past stuff. Present stuff. Just stuff."
—Vera Schmitz, Dwell Differently

On today's episode: Vera and Natalie are talking about how they deal with their own stuff—their anxiety, insecurity, depression, and other various negative thoughts. They share how memorizing God's Word has helped them experience joy and peace and freedom. And they want to help you do the same. So they wrote a book: Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God's Truth. On every episode of the podcast, they'll talk about each chapter in the book—sharing how each specific Bible verse in each chapter has helped them overcome a particular struggle. 

Read along with us: Get your copy of Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God's Truth. And don't miss out on the book's companion resources (temporary tattoos, verse memory cards, a necklace, etc...)!

WANT MORE DWELL DIFFERENTLY?
- Memorize one verse a month
- Memorize Psalm 23 with your kids
- Listen to the Dwell Differently Podcast
- Gifts & Accessories

More about Vera and Natalie: Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott are sisters and cofounders of Dwell Differently, a vibrant community of people memorizing God's Word together. They cohost the Dwell Differently Podcast where every month they're memorizing a new verse—talking about what it means, why it matters and how it applies to our everyday lives. 

"We can create new paths in our brains. That is a very possible thing for us! Just like we create those superhighways of negativity, we can actually create superhighways of positivity, of truth, of God's Word. And that's what we're trying to help you do in this book." — Natalie Abbott

On today's episode: Vera and Natalie talk about their own tendencies to get stuck on negative superhighways in their thinking. They talk honestly about the thoughts they struggle with and how they've memorized specific verses to help them reroute their thinking and dwell on who God is and what he says is true. Find out more in Chapter 2 of Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God's Truth.

Today's verse: "A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart." — Luke 6:45

Read along with us: Get your copy of Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God's Truth. And don't miss out on the book's companion resources (temporary tattoos, verse memory cards, a necklace, etc...)!

WANT MORE DWELL DIFFERENTLY?
- Memorize one verse a month
- Memorize Psalm 23 with your kids
- Listen to the Dwell Differently Podcast
- Gifts & Accessories

More about Vera and Natalie: Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott are sisters and cofounders of Dwell Differently, a vibrant community of people memorizing God's Word together. They cohost the Dwell Differently Podcast where every month they're memorizing a new verse—talking about what it means, why it matters and how it applies to our everyday lives. 

"When we follow Jesus, when we accept God's love, we are children of God. And that's beautiful." — Vera Schmitz

On today's episode: Vera and Natalie talk in detail about the radical love God has for us when we trust in Jesus. They answer this question: What do you most need to hear and believe about God's love for you—that it's dependable, extravagant, accepting, or intimate? It's a question they ask at the end of Chapter 3 of their book, Dwell Differently. If you haven't read the chapter yet, take some time to read it and remind your own heart about the dependable, extravagant, accepting, intimate love of God.

Today's verse: "See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!" — 1 John 3:1a

Read along with us: Get your copy of Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God's Truth. And don't miss out on the book's companion resources (temporary tattoos, verse memory cards, a necklace, etc...)!

WANT MORE DWELL DIFFERENTLY?
- Memorize one verse a month
- Memorize Psalm 23 with your kids
- Listen to the Dwell Differently Podcast
- Gifts & Accessories

More about Vera and Natalie: Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott are sisters and cofounders of Dwell Differently, a vibrant community of people memorizing God's Word together. They cohost the Dwell Differently Podcast where every month they're memorizing a new verse—talking about what it means, why it matters and how it applies to our everyday lives. 

"If [my confidence] is based on Jesus and who he is and his acceptance of me and his love for me...then all of a sudden, I am secure." — Natalie Abbott

On today's episode: What are your shaky foundations? Where are you out in the wasteland trying to pull life-giving water out of dry sand? What are the things you're putting your trust in instead of Jesus? These are the questions Natalie and Vera are answering today from Chapter 4 of Dwell Differently. They talk candidly about their own tendencies not to trust in Jesus but to put their trust in other things. Yet they also give good counsel to encourage us of the blessings we find when our confidence is placed securely in Jesus. 

Today's verse: "But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him." — Jeremiah 17:7

Read along with us: Get your copy of Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God's Truth. And don't miss out on the book's companion resources (temporary tattoos, verse memory cards, a necklace, etc...)!

WANT MORE DWELL DIFFERENTLY?
- Memorize one verse a month
- Memorize Psalm 23 with your kids
- Listen to the Dwell Differently Podcast
- Gifts & Accessories

More about Vera and Natalie: Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott are sisters and cofounders of Dwell Differently, a vibrant community of people memorizing God's Word together. They cohost the Dwell Differently Podcast where every month they're memorizing a new verse—talking about what it means, why it matters and how it applies to our everyday lives. 

"That is actually the biggest nightmare that anyone could ever have: You have done a bad thing, and there is no forgiveness for you. But the  best news is...you have done a bad thing (you've maybe done a lot of bad things) and there is forgiveness for you. This is the message of this verse. This is the message of Scripture for us: that Christ has made us acceptable." — Natalie Abbott

On today's episode:  We can all struggle at times with feeling unaccepted. Natalie and Vera talk about the specific ways they struggle with feeling unaccepted and the specific ways that Jesus has made them acceptable. Want to know more? Read Chapter 5 of Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God's Truth. 

Today's verse: "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God." — Ephesians 2:8

Read along with us: Get your copy of Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God's Truth. And don't miss out on the book's companion resources (temporary tattoos, verse memory cards, a necklace, etc...)!

WANT MORE DWELL DIFFERENTLY?
- Memorize one verse a month
- Memorize Psalm 23 with your kids
- Listen to the Dwell Differently Podcast
- Gifts & Accessories

More about Vera and Natalie: Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott are sisters and cofounders of Dwell Differently, a vibrant community of people memorizing God's Word together. They cohost the Dwell Differently Podcast where every month they're memorizing a new verse—talking about what it means, why it matters and how it applies to our everyday lives. 

"Whatever you're anxious about, it's real. Don't feel dumb or ashamed because other people don't deal with the thing you're dealing with in the same way that you're dealing with it." — Vera Schmitz

On today's episode:  Vera and Natalie are talking about anxiety. This is something Vera has struggled with over the years in big and small ways, and her honest conversation about it is one you won't want to miss. She shares about the lies that she has believed and how Jesus has met her intimately in those times with his truth. She talks about the importance of sharing your anxieties both with Jesus and with trusted Christian friends. Read more from Vera in Chapter 6 of Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God's Truth. 

Today's verse: "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." — 1 Peter 5:7

Read along with us: Get your copy of Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God's Truth. And don't miss out on the book's companion resources (temporary tattoos, verse memory cards, a necklace, etc...)!

WANT MORE DWELL DIFFERENTLY?
- Memorize one verse a month
- Memorize Psalm 23 with your kids
- Listen to the Dwell Differently Podcast
- Gifts & Accessories

More about Vera and Natalie: Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott are sisters and cofounders of Dwell Differently, a vibrant community of people memorizing God's Word together. They cohost the Dwell Differently Podcast where every month they're memorizing a new verse—talking about what it means, why it matters and how it applies to our everyday lives. 

"So here's the thing that I think is so helpful: there's not resolution in this Psalm. And I know that's gonna sound really dark, but sometimes I think we need to feel like we're not alone in there not being a solution." —Natalie Abbott

On today's episode:  What do you do when you feel depressed? Today, Natalie and Vera talk about the dark seasons of life. Natalie shares her personal struggle with not always knowing why she's feeling down, the importance of not struggling alone, and how to hold on to hope by holding onto God. Natalie ends the episode by reading a poem she wrote for Chapter 7 of Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God's Truth. 

Today's verse: "Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God." — Psalm 42:5

Read along with us: Get your copy of Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God's Truth. And don't miss out on the book's companion resources (temporary tattoos, verse memory cards, a necklace, etc...)!

WANT MORE DWELL DIFFERENTLY?
- Memorize one verse a month
- Memorize Psalm 23 with your kids
- Listen to the Dwell Differently Podcast
- Gifts & Accessories

More about Vera and Natalie: Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott are sisters and cofounders of Dwell Differently, a vibrant community of people memorizing God's Word together. They cohost the Dwell Differently Podcast where every month they're memorizing a new verse—talking about what it means, why it matters and how it applies to our everyday lives. 

"I need physical cues of God's past faithfulness in order to coach my head and heart toward strength and courage in my current fears." — Vera Schmitz, Dwell Differently

On today's episode:  Vera and Natalie are talking about fear. They talk about how this verse isn't trite or shallow, but the very thing that we need when we do hard things, things that would ordinarily strike fear in us. They talk about their own fears, and the practice of writing down what God has done as a way of combatting the fear they feel. Want more? Read about this verse in Chapter 8 of Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God's Truth. 

Today's verse: "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." — Joshua 1:9

Read along with us: Get your copy of Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God's Truth. And don't miss out on the book's companion resources (temporary tattoos, verse memory cards, a necklace, etc...)!

WANT MORE DWELL DIFFERENTLY?
- Memorize one verse a month
- Memorize Psalm 23 with your kids
- Listen to the Dwell Differently Podcast
- Gifts & Accessories

More about Vera and Natalie: Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott are sisters and cofounders of Dwell Differently, a vibrant community of people memorizing God's Word together. They cohost the Dwell Differently Podcast where every month they're memorizing a new verse—talking about what it means, why it matters and how it applies to our everyday lives. 

"Every day I wake up and it's a battle and a challenge and a choice to pause in the morning and ask the Lord, "What would you have me do with this day?" OR hit the ground and immediately start thinking about my schedule and all the things I need to do and all the boxes I need to check...this verse is a true daily surrendering...it is the perfect prayer to start your day." — Vera Schmitz

On today's episode:  Does making big (and small) decisions stress you out? Today, Natalie and Vera talk about the practice of asking God into our decisions. Specifically, they challenge us to pray, "Show me your ways, LORD, teach me your paths," (Psalm 25:4) when we make decisions and consider what a difference it would make. Find out more about this verse and how to incorporate it into your life by reading Chapter 9 of Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God's Truth. 

Today's verse: "Show me your ways, LORD, teach me your paths." — Psalm 25:4

Read along with us: Get your copy of Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God's Truth. And don't miss out on the book's companion resources (temporary tattoos, verse memory cards, a necklace, etc...)!

WANT MORE DWELL DIFFERENTLY?
- Memorize one verse a month
- Memorize Psalm 23 with your kids
- Listen to the Dwell Differently Podcast
- Gifts & Accessories

More about Vera and Natalie: Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott are sisters and cofounders of Dwell Differently, a vibrant community of people memorizing God's Word together. They cohost the Dwell Differently Podcast where every month they're memorizing a new verse—talking about what it means, why it matters and how it applies to our everyday lives. 

"God wants to be near you. He will be near you, even in your silence. Sitting in silence with him is a great place to start." — Vera Schmitz

On today's episode:  What do you do when the very thing you need to do (pray) is the very thing you feel like you can't do? Today, Vera and Natalie talk about how the Spirit of God prays for us when we don't know how to pray. There is so much encouragement for us knowing that God knows our wordlessness and has made a way for us even in that place. The promise in this verse is the very thing we can cling to when we don't know what to pray. Read more about this verse in Chapter 10 of Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God's Truth. 

Today's verse: "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans." — Romans 8:26

Read along with us: Get your copy of Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God's Truth. And don't miss out on the book's companion resources (temporary tattoos, verse memory cards, a necklace, etc...)!

WANT MORE DWELL DIFFERENTLY?
- Memorize one verse a month
- Memorize Psalm 23 with your kids
- Listen to the Dwell Differently Podcast
- Gifts & Accessories

More about Vera and Natalie: Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott are sisters and cofounders of Dwell Differently, a vibrant community of people memorizing God's Word together. They cohost the Dwell Differently Podcast where every month they're memorizing a new verse—talking about what it means, why it matters and how it applies to our everyday lives.