Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you work, it’s never enough? In this episode of Rooted + Rested, Lisa shares a gentle reminder that even in the midst of overwhelm and striving, God is with us in every inhale and exhale.

Learn how to anchor your breath to His presence, release burdens that aren’t yours to carry, and find rest for your soul. Through Scripture reflection, a simple anchor prayer, and practical encouragement, this episode helps busy Christian women pause, trust God, and embrace His peace in the middle of life’s busyness.

A reflection on Matthew 11:28 and God’s invitation to rest

How your very breath can whisper God’s name, Yahweh

A simple anchor prayer: “Lord, this is Yours, not mine”

Practical ways to pause, breathe, and remember that God is carrying the weight

Encouragement for busy women navigating work, responsibilities, and life’s overwhelm

Breathe His Name – Inhale “Yah,” exhale “…weh” to anchor your heart to God

Pause and Reflect – Take short 30–60 second moments throughout your day to breathe and pray

Measure Faithfulness, Not Results – Focus on what you do, not what you can control

Let Go of Burdens – Practice the anchor prayer: “Lord, this is Yours, not mine”

Matthew 11:28 (CSB) – “Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

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Even in the midst of exhaustion, God shows up in the smallest details. In this episode of Rooted + Rested, Lisa shares how a single blooming lavender stem in her Melissa Lilac Lavender revealed profound spiritual truths:

Rooting our lives in the Trinity

Seeing God’s grace in everyday moments

Trusting His completion and perfection

Living within His order

Flourishing in fullness and community

Through Scripture, reflection, and prayer, this episode invites you to notice God’s lessons in the ordinary, embrace His peace, and find wonder even in weary seasons.

How God speaks through small, everyday details

Ways to root your life in His presence

Encouragement to trust God’s timing and perfection

Finding flourishing and community even in busy seasons

A simple lavender-inspired practice to slow down, reflect, and rest

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Have you ever started something full of hope, only to watch it go from perfect… to pathetic? In this episode of Rooted + Rested, I share my experience propagating lavender cuttings — the excitement of early growth, the discouragement when they wilted, and the gentle reminder that God is still at work beneath the surface.

Even when life feels disappointing or your efforts seem to fail, His plans are still unfolding in quiet, unseen ways.

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How to recognize hidden growth, even when it doesn’t look like progress

Ways to stay hopeful when life or prayer outcomes seem disappointing

How to reflect on God’s work beneath the surface using Scripture

Practical steps for nurturing patience and trust during challenging seasons

Isaiah 55:10–11 — God’s Word accomplishes its purpose, even when unseen

Galatians 6:9 — Encouragement to not grow weary in doing good

Where in your life do you feel hope is fragile or progress is invisible?

How might God be quietly at work, even when you don’t see it?

What small signs of growth or life might you be overlooking?

How can you nurture patience and trust in your current season?

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Do you ever feel like you’re faithful to God—showing up, praying, reading His Word—but still wrestle with anxious thoughts? You’re not alone. In this heartfelt episode of Rooted + Rested, Lisa shares her own struggle with anxiety during a busy season and how God reminded her that even mustard-seed faith is enough when it’s placed in Him.

Through Scripture reflection, a lavender-inspired self-care moment, and gentle encouragement, this episode invites you to rest in God’s peace and remember that He meets you right where you are—faithful, but still learning to trust Him more deeply.

The difference between being faithful and being full of faith

Why even mustard-seed faith is powerful in God’s hands

How to bring anxious thoughts honestly before the Lord

A simple way to root your heart in God’s Word and rest in His peace

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Have you ever felt like you’ve missed your chance—that it’s simply too late to grow into who God created you to be? In this episode of Rooted + Rested, we look at Jesus’ parable of the workers in the vineyard (Matthew 20) and remember this truth: with God, it’s never too late to bloom.

Whether you’re starting something new, rediscovering a dream, or simply longing for peace in a busy season, this conversation will encourage you to rest in God’s timing and embrace the beauty He’s still cultivating in your life.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

Why Jesus’ story of the vineyard workers matters for us today

How God’s timing is different—and better—than ours

A gentle reflection to help you rest in His promises

A closing prayer to remind you that you are right on time

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Have you ever felt like God was pruning away too much—or that you’d been forgotten in the process? In Episode 14 of Rooted + Rested, Lisa shares a moving story from her lavender field about pruning 26 plants and the 11 lessons God revealed through it.

This gentle, faith-filled reflection explores what it means to be refined through God’s love, trust His timing, and find beauty in imperfection.

If you’ve ever felt misshapen, weary, or unsure where God is leading, this episode will remind you: His pruning is always purposeful, and you are never forgotten.

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Feeling spiritually dry or burned out? In Episode 13 of Rooted + Rested, Lisa shares a powerful lesson from her lavender field and how God used it to remind her that we can’t give away what we don’t first receive.

Through Scripture, reflection, and lavender-inspired self-care, you’ll discover what it means to let Jesus serve you first, rest in His presence, and live from overflow instead of exhaustion.

If you’ve been trying to do it all and feel like you’re running on empty, this episode will encourage you to pause, breathe, and let Him fill your soul again.

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Episode 12: You're His Favorite in the Garden – Even in the Mess

Have you ever felt overlooked, forgotten, or like you’ve been left unpruned for far too long? In this heartfelt episode of Rooted + Rested, Lisa shares an unexpected moment in the OARDC gardens when the Lord reminded her that—even when life feels messy or wild—you are still His favorite in the garden.

This episode is for busy Christian women who long to feel fully seen, deeply loved, and chosen by God—right where they are. Whether you’re in a season of flourishing or feeling tangled and weary, His love never wavers. Lisa invites you to pause, reflect, and breathe in this truth… perhaps while walking in your garden or sitting quietly at home.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

A personal story from the gardens that sparked this reflection on being seen and loved by God

Encouragement for seasons when you feel unnoticed, overlooked, or unpruned

Insights on how God tends to us in times of pruning, waiting, and growth

A gentle lavender-inspired self-care moment to help you pause, rest, and embrace His love

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Episode 11: I'm Stuck. I'm Tired. Yet, I'm Abiding.

Do you feel stuck, exhausted, or spiritually drained, yet long to remain close to God? In this episode of Rooted + Rested, Lisa shares an honest and encouraging message for busy Christian women: even when life feels overwhelming, we can choose to abide in Jesus and experience true rest in God.

Drawing from Scripture, personal reflection, and moments in her lavender fields, Lisa explores how to navigate seasons of fatigue while staying spiritually rooted. She offers practical guidance for integrating Christian self-care into your daily life, embracing faith and reflection, and finding God’s peace in ordinary moments.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

Scripture meditation on Psalm 62:1-2, John 15:4-5, and Matthew 11:28-30 to inspire spiritual rest and abiding in Jesus

Four reflective questions designed for Christian women’s self-care, helping you pause, reflect, and cultivate faith amidst busyness

A personal story from the lavender field illustrating how God meets us even when we feel stuck, tired, or spiritually heavy

Practical tips for remaining rooted in faith and experiencing peace and rest in everyday life

A free At-Home Reflection Sheet: downloadable guide for journaling, prayer, and applying Scripture for faith-based reflection and self-care

This episode is perfect for women seeking guidance on faith-filled self-care, deepening their walk with God, and learning how to abide in Jesus during stressful or tiring seasons.

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Key Scripture: Psalm 62:1-2; John 15:4-5; Matthew 11:28-30

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Returning to the story of Mary and Martha, Lisa Hartzler explores how to carry forward spiritual truths into busy life. This episode blends reflection, journaling, and lavender-inspired self-care to help Christian women embed God’s whispers into daily life.

Topics include:

Meditation on Psalm 131:2, Exodus 33:14, Isaiah 30:15

Questions to help process spiritual growth and reflection

How God meets us in ordinary, busy moments

Lavender self-care practices for spiritual grounding

Key Scripture: Luke 10:38–42 (CSB)

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