the remind{h}er podcast

We were not created to be isolated. Instead, we were created for community, relationship, and connection. Our faith is enriched when we practice it together. Yes, in the presence of God, but also in the presence of others. Living in the midst of a pandemic has highlighted this for many of us. May we choose connection over convenience and community over comfort. Listen in.

Cast Away

Lifelong Leadership by MaryKate Morse

remind{h}er 42: Reflect on Purpose

The Physical Nature of Christian Life by Brown and Strawn

The Holy Longing by Ronald Rolheiser

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You've probably experienced it in some way, but music is deeply tied to memory. In fact, it has been used for years and years now to help patients with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The music helps them remember who they are, waking them up inside.

It's a beautiful example of an even bigger truth that begs the question, what makes us feel alive? What connects us with the presence of God, reminding us of who God is and who we are?

The soundtracks and rhythms of our lives make a difference. Listen in.

Alive Inside documentary clip

Awakenings by Dr. Oliver Sacks

Emily P. Freeman

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A.W. Tozer once wrote, "What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us." And what we believe comes into God's mind when God thinks about us is pretty important, too.

It's easy to forget what God actually thinks of us and instead, start to believe that we are a disappointment, a burden, a chore. But when we remember that God delights in us, finds great joy in relationship with us, both loves us and LIKES us, it changes things.

Listen in.

The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer

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It is often easy to feel like we need to live our lives on full display. If we don't post about it on social media, did it even happen? If we don't receive a thank you or any sort of acknowledgement, was it even worth it?

Jesus reminds us that God sees and values what happens in secret. God is at work behind the scenes. Maybe our lives are meant to be cultivated in the hidden spaces -- lived out in the natural overflow of time spent with God. Listen in.

The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery

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It's easy to feel overwhelmed by all the brokenness of our world. And when we do, it makes sense that we would want to turn away, disconnect from reality, remove ourselves from what makes us uncomfortable. But Jesus sets an example by dwelling with us. While many of us would rather keep our heads and hearts in the clouds, God meets us on the ground.

God meets us where we are, not where we'd rather be. God enters in to our pain and hardship and as followers of Jesus, we are called to do the same for one another. May it be so.

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In today's episode, we are marking and celebrating ONE whole year of the podcast! I'm also sharing one unexpected lesson I'm learning through creating the podcast each week; how it's become a spiritual practice helping me discover what it means to be faithful in light of God's faithfulness. Listen in.

God Has a Name by John Mark Comer

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Communion. The Eucharist. The Lord's Supper. The name might vary depending on your tradition, but the sacrament we celebrate at the Table is meant to be a powerful reminder. We recall Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. And through this sacrament, we are enabled to live our lives in remembrance.

In this Holy Week episode, we are reflecting on the Last Supper and all it means for the lives we live each and every day. Listen in.

Searching for Sunday by Rachel Held Evans

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We often feel immense pressure to prove ourselves. We start to believe we are what we do, what we look like, what we have, what we can control, or what others say about us. And it is exhausting.

I've been learning that Jesus felt this pressure to prove, too. But his identity was grounded in something greater. He was able to rest secure in who God said he was. And he was beloved.

Today, if you're being swept away by the pressure to prove, listen in.

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This week marks one year since many of us began to experience changes to our way of life thanks to COVID-19. Several weeks into said changes, I remember thinking to myself, "This is significant and probably something I need to pay attention to."

But part of paying attention is intentional reflection. Reflection leads to transformation, allowing us to better reflect the character of Jesus in the world around us. In today's episode, I'm sharing a few of the lessons I've been learning throughout a year of this pandemic, and you're invited to do the same by reflecting on purpose. Listen in.

remind{h}er #8: Press Pause

Try Softer by Aundi Kolber

One Line A Day Journal

The Next Right Thing Guided Journal

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For most of my life, I thought humility meant I had to somehow intentionally put myself down or deny any sort of encouragement or affirmation. But as Rick Warren so famously said, "Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself, less."

The truth is, we can think too highly and too lowly of ourselves. Either way, the burden of self-focus is exhausting and Jesus offers us a better way. Listen in.

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