Tracy Arntzen, President of Saving Susan, an orphan care ministry, unpacks with Beth their shared experience on a recent bike trip in France, through the lens of the Examen. The spiritual practice of Examen, introduced by St Ignatius of Loyola, helps us discern God's love and presence throughout the day's experience so we can grow in self-awareness, thankfulness and joy.

Karen McAdams, Bible teacher and co-host of "There is More" podcast is passionate about women taking off their masks and unraveling the lie--"I need to hide in order to be loved." We dive deep into the narratives about God that keep women pretending, suppressing and neglecting their real needs.

Bryan Apinis, Director of Intersect and Be Rich at Northpoint Ministries, opens up about how he has handled massive loss and disappointment and why stuffing pain and pushing down hope is so damaging to our soul.

Joy Chambley, founder of Moms with Swords, and Beth open up about the ups and downs in their parenting journey. Joy shares how she is leading moms into deeper care and healing in their own spiritual lives so that they can influence and love their children well, helping them flourish and be all God has created them to be.

Keith Jennings, Senior VP of Community Impact at Jackson Healthcare, shares about his journey in trying to tune into God's presence amid the stress of everyday life. He has learned much of his contemplative practice from training as a Benedictine oblate with Saint Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana, and shares how contemplation offers superpower to leaders today. He also talks about what humility really is and why it is so challenging.

Recommended books:

"Lead Like a Monk"--Anselm Grün

"Into the Silent Land"--Martin Laird

Gem Fadling, founding partner of Unhurried Living, life coach and spiriutal director, speaks in her nurturing and prophetic voice on calling women out of shame, shut down and anxious living. She gives us permission to find our own voice ,wake up to our God given desires, ask the question "What do I want?" and to stop apologizing for taking up space.

Find Gem at--https://www.unhurriedliving.com/

The Unhurried Living Podcast

Hold That Thought --Gem's book

Beth shares how she is experiencing Lent and letting go this season, based on a guide she has found in Jesus's life and Christine Paintner's book, "A Different Kind of Fast: Embracing our True Hungers in Lent".

Beth and Judy discuss one of the most helpful books they have read on their faith journey, "The Critical Journey" by Hagberg and Guelich. Listeners will gain better understanding of how God grows and transforms lives spiritually and how to respond to his invitations. The conversation also offers helpful thoughts on how to navigate times of doubt and confusion we all feel in our life of faith.

Beth talks with One Race leaders, Josh Clemons and Dan Crain, on how to love people better across color, class and culture by looking at ourselves deeply and at the life of Jesus. Listen in and discover how to navigate the cultural waters we all swim in with grace and kindness.

Learn more about One Race at-https://oneracemovement.com/

Books recommended on podcast:

Know Own Change--Josh Clemons

One Blood--John Perkins

Jesus and the Disinherited--Howard Thurman

Divided by Faith--Michael Emerson and Christian Smith

Tracy Hurst, Licensed Professional Counselor, author andconference speaker talks about how her chronic illness is teaching her to become more curious and kind.  She offers expert advice on helping us listen to what our bodies are communicating to us, instead of ignoring and pushing down our pain.

You can find Tracy at:  https://tracyhurst.com

Podcast Website:  https://bestillbefree.squarespace.com

To speak with Tracy about counseling: https://tracyhurst.com/counseling/

 Tracy’sbook—"Tuesdays With Tracy” -- https://a.co/d/1w3gyKV