Has anyone ever told you to mind your own business? Or perhaps you have wanted to say that to someone?  Listen to this episode, where we discuss what it means to mind our own business, the ways we can live quietly, and how to take notice of God and others when we do.

Are you someone who works so hard but wonders why you haven't achieved what you hoped or planned for? Maybe you feel no matter what you accomplish, you're not enough. Join me for this episode where I talk with Rachael Jenneman about her new book Underachiever. Listen in as we discuss our desire to achieve, how it gets out of control, and new ways to rest, wait, and take notice of God. 

Do you find yourself trying to understand why your life ended up the way it did? Maybe you are waiting for something to change or to figure out what to do next. You’ll want to listen to this episode of THE NOTICE, where I talk with Solé Wright, author of the book After Some Time.  We talk about her remarkable story, her book, and how healing does come - after some time

Feeling stressed? How do you spell RELIEF? Join host Susan Hoekstra as she talks about some causes for stress, how to manage it, and how to take notice of God in the midst of it. 

Are you a Christian woman who leads or serves in the home, work, ministry, or church? Do you find it challenging to discuss issues that come up or are your leadership abilities questioned?  Join me in a conversation about women in leadership with Julie Eickenroth with Freedom Farm Ministries. We talk about what it means to be a leader, take a look at some of the women leaders in scripture, and discuss the challenges women face as they take notice of God when leading. 

Have you noticed when you’re sick you turn into someone else? Or maybe you long to have others take notice of you. Listen in, as we go through the 10 ten things I noticed while being sick. We’ll talk about wishes, irritability, gratefulness, and endurance as we take notice of God while being sick.

Are you a Christian artist who sometimes feels like your art doesn’t fit in the typical church or ministry setting? Or maybe you wonder why Christian artists aren’t showcased. Join me as I talk with filmmaker Scott Magee and actress and singer Anne Miranda, creators of the documentary series, Creative Icons. Listen in as we talk about our God-given creativity, how God is bigger than any box, and how we were created to create.

Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase, “lets agree to disagree.”  But does that really work? In this ever-changing world of perspectives and values, how do we represent God even when we disagree? Join me for this episode where we discuss how to lovingly disagree with excerpts from Mike Donehey’s book, Grace in the Grey. We explore curiosity, self-awareness, humility, and being open to new ways of noticing God during disagreements.

Do you or a loved one struggle with your mental health? Do you find yourself wondering how to support others who do? Listen in as I talk with Mental Wellness advocate Amy Zabel. Join us as she shares her personal struggle, how easy it is to be misunderstood, and how to take notice of God's presence on the path to mental wellness.

What do I need to make it through the transitions of life? Where is God during difficult seasons? How do we remain encouraged while things change all around us? Listen in as guest Julie Eickenroth from Freedom Farm Ministries and I discuss different seasons, how we can experience God through the changes of life. You'll hear about this theme for our upcoming retreat at Maple Ridge PLACE.