<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2317726/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>We have a great episode for you today, because Patricia Niswanger is on the Saltworks, and she is just a gem! Today, Patricia shares her story with us growing up in church as the baby of four kids, marrying her high school sweetheart, and beginning a family while he played in the NFL. Patricia is a mom of 5 great kids, she’s the director of the Monroe co-op, and she has homeschooled all of her children. Patricia always shares the grief they experienced as a family when they lost their beautiful daughter at 21 weeks. Patricia’s spirit of joy and peace amidst the deep heartache is such a testament to the Lord. As you’ll hear in this episode, Patricia has a heart for ministry, raising kids, and encouraging other moms who find themselves struggling with purpose, comparison, or need for grace. No matter where you are in life or what your life choices, Patricia just brings a deep breath into these questions we carry as moms and a balm to your spirit. So pull up a chair, press play, and be encouraged.

Send us Fan Mail We have a great episode for you today, because Patricia Niswanger is on the Saltworks, and she is just a gem! Today, Patricia shares her story with us growing up in church as the baby of four kids, marrying her high school sweetheart, and beginning a family while he played in the NFL. Patricia is a mom of 5 great kids, she’s the director of the Monroe co-op, and she has homeschooled all of her children. Patricia always shares the grief they experienced as a family when they lost their beautiful daughter at 21 weeks. Patricia’s spirit of joy and peace amidst the deep heartache is such a testament to the Lord. As you’ll hear in this episode, Patricia has a heart for ministry, raising kids, and encouraging other moms who find themselves struggling with purpose, comparison, or need for grace. No matter where you are in life or what your life choices, Patricia just brings a deep breath into these questions we carry as moms and a balm to your spirit. So pull up a chair, press play, and be encouraged.

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2317726/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>We have a great episode for you today, because Patricia Niswanger is on the Saltworks, and she is just a gem! Today, Patricia shares her story with us growing up in church as the baby of four kids, marrying her high school sweetheart, and beginning a family while he played in the NFL. Patricia is a mom of 5 great kids, she’s the director of the Monroe co-op, and she has homeschooled all of her children. Patricia always shares the grief they experienced as a family when they lost their beautiful daughter at 21 weeks. Patricia’s spirit of joy and peace amidst the deep heartache is such a testament to the Lord. As you’ll hear in this episode, Patricia has a heart for ministry, raising kids, and encouraging other moms who find themselves struggling with purpose, comparison, or need for grace. No matter where you are in life or what your life choices, Patricia just brings a deep breath into these questions we carry as moms and a balm to your spirit. So pull up a chair, press play, and be encouraged.

Living on Mission in the Ordinary Days with Patricia Niswanger

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2317726/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>This week Lindsay swapped into the role of host, and we are talking all about countercultural choices in parenting and family choices. Today, Lindsay interviews me largely on what led us to homeschool and the reasons behind that decision. I honestly expected it to be more on homeschool topics, but truthfully it just ended up being an honest and vulnerable conversation about what it looks like to try and intentionally parent and disciple your kids in this busy, chaotic world. If you aren’t a homeschool parent and aren’t interested in homeschooling, don’t worry– this conversation is still for you. If you are interested in homeschooling, we cover plenty of questions in that realm as well. We enjoyed this conversation and we hope it challenges you and pushes you to pray intentionally over parenting decisions– it certainly did for us! And if steps on your toes, know that we are right there with you trying to navigate these choices as best we can too.

Send us Fan Mail This week Lindsay swapped into the role of host, and we are talking all about countercultural choices in parenting and family choices. Today, Lindsay interviews me largely on what led us to homeschool and the reasons behind that decision. I honestly expected it to be more on homeschool topics, but truthfully it just ended up being an honest and vulnerable conversation about what it looks like to try and intentionally parent and disciple your kids in this busy, chaotic world. If you aren’t a homeschool parent and aren’t interested in homeschooling, don’t worry– this conversation is still for you. If you are interested in homeschooling, we cover plenty of questions in that realm as well. We enjoyed this conversation and we hope it challenges you and pushes you to pray intentionally over parenting decisions– it certainly did for us! And if steps on your toes, know that we are right there with you trying to navigate these choices as best we can too.

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2317726/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>This week Lindsay swapped into the role of host, and we are talking all about countercultural choices in parenting and family choices. Today, Lindsay interviews me largely on what led us to homeschool and the reasons behind that decision. I honestly expected it to be more on homeschool topics, but truthfully it just ended up being an honest and vulnerable conversation about what it looks like to try and intentionally parent and disciple your kids in this busy, chaotic world. If you aren’t a homeschool parent and aren’t interested in homeschooling, don’t worry– this conversation is still for you. If you are interested in homeschooling, we cover plenty of questions in that realm as well. We enjoyed this conversation and we hope it challenges you and pushes you to pray intentionally over parenting decisions– it certainly did for us! And if steps on your toes, know that we are right there with you trying to navigate these choices as best we can too.&nbsp;

Countercultural Family Choices with Hallie Dye

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2317726/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>With every new introduction in technology, opinions run the gamut. Is this bad, good, helpful, or somewhere in between? What are the dangers? Capabilities? These are all good questions to ask, so today, we’re asking them about AI with Jordy McKaskle, a pastor at North Monroe Baptist Church. Like all conversations we have on the Saltworks, this is not one meant to tell anyone what to do or how to use any of the tools we discuss. This conversation is simply to pose questions and challenge our thinking as we all step forward in the newest technological advancements together. We’re discussing pros and cons of AI, specific uses, personal boundaries, the importance of human connection, and ultimately, our call to heed the Spirit as Christians. I hope you’ll find this conversation to be very balanced and thought provoking as you consider your own personal convictions with technology. We certainly had fun recording it! And if we happened to discuss Disney an inordinate amount, well that’s just a bonus.  If you’re curious about the video we reference with statistics we shared today, you can watch it for yourself right <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlurKDXPBYg'>here</a>.

Send us Fan Mail With every new introduction in technology, opinions run the gamut. Is this bad, good, helpful, or somewhere in between? What are the dangers? Capabilities? These are all good questions to ask, so today, we’re asking them about AI with Jordy McKaskle, a pastor at North Monroe Baptist Church. Like all conversations we have on the Saltworks, this is not one meant to tell anyone what to do or how to use any of the tools we discuss. This conversation is simply to pose questions and challenge our thinking as we all step forward in the newest technological advancements together. We’re discussing pros and cons of AI, specific uses, personal boundaries, the importance of human connection, and ultimately, our call to heed the Spirit as Christians. I hope you’ll find this conversation to be very balanced and thought provoking as you consider your own personal convictions with technology. We certainly had fun recording it! And if we happened to discuss Disney an inordinate amount, well that’s just a bonus. If you’re curious about the video we reference with statistics we shared today, you can watch it for yourself right here.

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2317726/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>With every new introduction in technology, opinions run the gamut. Is this bad, good, helpful, or somewhere in between? What are the dangers? Capabilities? These are all good questions to ask, so today, we’re asking them about AI with Jordy McKaskle, a pastor at North Monroe Baptist Church. Like all conversations we have on the Saltworks, this is not one meant to tell anyone what to do or how to use any of the tools we discuss. This conversation is simply to pose questions and challenge our thinking as we all step forward in the newest technological advancements together. We’re discussing pros and cons of AI, specific uses, personal boundaries, the importance of human connection, and ultimately, our call to heed the Spirit as Christians. I hope you’ll find this conversation to be very balanced and thought provoking as you consider your own personal convictions with technology. We certainly had fun recording it! And if we happened to discuss Disney an inordinate amount, well that’s just a bonus.&nbsp; If you’re curious about the video we reference with statistics we shared today, you can watch it for yourself right <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlurKDXPBYg" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

Hey Chat, how much should we use AI? with Jordy McKaskle

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2317726/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>Welcome back to the Saltworks podcast! It’s so good to say those words again. We have missed y'all and being you every week, and now it is officially Season FIVE which is absolutely insane to us! To kick off this season, Lindsay and I are sharing today what we’ve lovingly been calling the state of the podcast episode. We realize we had a somewhat abrupt end to Season 4 followed by silence, so today we’re sharing where we went, what we’ve been up to, what we’re learning from the Lord, and what’s going on with the Saltworks. We’re covering it all from newborn days and adjusting to having three children to lingering burnout and questioning where the Lord has you. We are so excited you’re here, the new season is beginning, and what God has in store for all of us. We hope you enjoy and that you will reach out so we can hear from you!

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Saltworks podcast! It’s so good to say those words again. We have missed y'all and being you every week, and now it is officially Season FIVE which is absolutely insane to us! To kick off this season, Lindsay and I are sharing today what we’ve lovingly been calling the state of the podcast episode. We realize we had a somewhat abrupt end to Season 4 followed by silence, so today we’re sharing where we went, what we’ve been up to, what we’re learning from the Lord, and what’s going on with the Saltworks. We’re covering it all from newborn days and adjusting to having three children to lingering burnout and questioning where the Lord has you. We are so excited you’re here, the new season is beginning, and what God has in store for all of us. We hope you enjoy and that you will reach out so we can hear from you!

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2317726/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>Welcome back to the Saltworks podcast! It’s so good to say those words again. We have missed y'all and being you every week, and now it is officially Season FIVE which is absolutely insane to us! To kick off this season, Lindsay and I are sharing today what we’ve lovingly been calling the state of the podcast episode. We realize we had a somewhat abrupt end to Season 4 followed by silence, so today we’re sharing where we went, what we’ve been up to, what we’re learning from the Lord, and what’s going on with the Saltworks. We’re covering it all from newborn days and adjusting to having three children to lingering burnout and questioning where the Lord has you. We are so excited you’re here, the new season is beginning, and what God has in store for all of us. We hope you enjoy and that you will reach out so we can hear from you!

Where We’ve Been, What We’re Learning, and What’s Next For The Saltworks with Hallie and Lindsay

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2317726/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>Today’s episode is a live recording from Abide in the Word Conference. Jesus promises us that in this life, we will have trouble. Some seasons of loss, grief, waiting, and heartache can feel like we are just ready to walk away from hope or faith. If that’s where you are today, you’re not alone. In today’s message, we are digging deep into the life of John the Baptist and that one poignant question he would ask Jesus in his darkest moment of despair, “are you the one?” Truthfully, we’ve all had moments of asking that in some way or another, and this story has been one I’ve wrestled with in the past. But today, instead of being discouraged from John’s story, there is much to take hope in when we stop to listen to Jesus’s response– not just to John, but to all who come to Him.

Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode is a live recording from Abide in the Word Conference. Jesus promises us that in this life, we will have trouble. Some seasons of loss, grief, waiting, and heartache can feel like we are just ready to walk away from hope or faith. If that’s where you are today, you’re not alone. In today’s message, we are digging deep into the life of John the Baptist and that one poignant question he would ask Jesus in his darkest moment of despair, “are you the one?” Truthfully, we’ve all had moments of asking that in some way or another, and this story has been one I’ve wrestled with in the past. But today, instead of being discouraged from John’s story, there is much to take hope in when we stop to listen to Jesus’s response– not just to John, but to all who come to Him.

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2317726/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>Today’s episode is a live recording from Abide in the Word Conference. Jesus promises us that in this life, we will have trouble. Some seasons of loss, grief, waiting, and heartache can feel like we are just ready to walk away from hope or faith. If that’s where you are today, you’re not alone. In today’s message, we are digging deep into the life of John the Baptist and that one poignant question he would ask Jesus in his darkest moment of despair, “are you the one?” Truthfully, we’ve all had moments of asking that in some way or another, and this story has been one I’ve wrestled with in the past. But today, instead of being discouraged from John’s story, there is much to take hope in when we stop to listen to Jesus’s response– not just to John, but to all who come to Him.&nbsp;

How to Abide When You Want to Walk Away (Abide in the Word Conference 2026)

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2317726/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>We laughed. We cried. (Although you can’t see). We talked all things faith. Join us as Bethany shares the story that pushed me to change my idea for a podcast into a reality. In this episode, we talk ministry, God’s faithfulness, what God requires from us, and how to battle spiritual warfare as we go. It is our prayer that this episode reaches you right where you are and encourages you in your next step. And be sure to go check out https://www.thevineofnela.org for how you can get involved and make a difference at The Vine!

Send us Fan MailWe laughed. We cried. (Although you can’t see). We talked all things faith. Join us as Bethany shares the story that pushed me to change my idea for a podcast into a reality. In this episode, we talk ministry, God’s faithfulness, what God requires from us, and how to battle spiritual warfare as we go. It is our prayer that this episode reaches you right where you are and encourages you in your next step. And be sure to go check out https://www.thevineofnela.org for how you can get involved and make a difference at The Vine!

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2317726/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>We laughed. We cried. (Although you can’t see). We talked all things faith. Join us as Bethany shares the story that pushed me to change my idea for a podcast into a reality. In this episode, we talk ministry, God’s faithfulness, what God requires from us, and how to battle spiritual warfare as we go. It is our prayer that this episode reaches you right where you are and encourages you in your next step. And be sure to go check out https://www.thevineofnela.org for how you can get involved and make a difference at The Vine!

Ep. 1 - Bethany Wilson

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2317726/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>Welcome to the Saltworks! I’m your host Hallie Dye. Here is a little trailer to introduce what this platform means to me + what you might find here! I hope you enjoy it and will join me here each week as we gain wisdom and grow together! Keep your eyes out and feel free to subscribe so you can stay up to date on more to come!

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the Saltworks! I’m your host Hallie Dye. Here is a little trailer to introduce what this platform means to me + what you might find here! I hope you enjoy it and will join me here each week as we gain wisdom and grow together! Keep your eyes out and feel free to subscribe so you can stay up to date on more to come!

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2317726/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>Welcome to the Saltworks! I’m your host Hallie Dye. Here is a little trailer to introduce what this platform means to me + what you might find here! I hope you enjoy it and will join me here each week as we gain wisdom and grow together! Keep your eyes out and feel free to subscribe so you can stay up to date on more to come!

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The Saltworks are the stories of real faith from real people in the real world. Saltworks by definition is a place where salt is refined as well as a job often viewed as drudgery. But it’s in the unseen places where people just like you are refined walking faithfully in their everyday lives, because God works in the saltworks. The Bible is full of these people, and they live right next door to you. They are the salt of the earth. These are their stories, and this is your story.&nbsp;

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The Saltworks are the stories of real faith from real people in the real world. Saltworks by definition is a place where salt is refined as well as a job often viewed as drudgery. But it’s in the unseen places where people just like you are refined walking faithfully in their everyday lives, because God works in the saltworks. The Bible is full of these people, and they live right next door to you. They are the salt of the earth. These are their stories, and this is your story. 

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