In this episode, host Ashley Bell speaks with Amber Kanallakan about her recent blog post for Joy of It, called “Navigating Our Spiritual Nervous Systems.” Amber shares what motivated the post and her personal experience of trying to navigate spiritual wounds and unmet expectations. She discusses what changes she has seen in the local church and how church leaders can help navigate the collective trauma from the pandemic.

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In this episode, host Ashley Bell speaks with Joi Hailey, an associate worship pastor at Rolling Hills Community Church in Tualatin and a musician who recently released an EP called “Living For You.” Joi talks about the blog she wrote called “Grieving and Waiting” for Joy of It. She shares what inspired her to write it and share her experience of having a miscarriage.

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In this episode, host Ashley Bell continues her discussions on the rhythms of transformation with Jillana Goble, an author and speaker. Ashley and Jillana talk about the rhythm of love and raising children as a foster mom, biological mom and adoptive mom. Closing the month with May, which is also Foster Care Awareness Month, Jillana previews her new book, A Love-Stretched Life: Stories on Wrangling Hope, Embracing the Unexpected, and Discovering the Meaning of Family, that comes out on June 7. She shares how she allowed her story to unfold as she wrote the book and how fostering has informed the way that she loves.

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In this episode, host Ashley Bell speaks with Renee Boucher from PrayerPDX about transformative prayer. Renee shares how prayer has changed the way she leads and how she got involved with PrayerPDX. Listen as she discusses with Ashley on how recent events have revitalized prayer.

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In this episode, host Ashley Bell takes a break from talking about the Rhythms of Transformation and talks about the last three years with the pandemic and racial reckoning. She speaks with her friend, Sam, who is Taiwanese-American. Sam talks about his life, his community, and how he’s processed the last three years and all the heaviness that has happened during that time.

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Season Two is titled Rhythms of Transformation, where we'll be talking about both traditional spiritual disciplines as well as non-traditional spiritual disciplines that God uses to transform our character, relationships, and work life. In this episode, host Ashley Bell talks to Connie Armerding, an executive coach and leadership consultant, writer, speaker, and licensed pastor. She is passionate about equipping ministry and marketplace leaders through creating spiritually and emotionally healthy cultures among leaders and their communities. Ashley’s conversation with Connie centers around rest, boundaries and how not to burn out.

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In this second part of this two-part series, host Ashley Bell continues her conversation with Ruben Alvarado, a pastor who works in the field of vocational training for adults with disabilities. He discusses his journey throughout ministry and the surprising lessons he learned along the way.

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In the first part of a two-part series, host Ashley Bell talks to Ruben Alvarado, a pastor who works in the field of vocational training for adults with disabilities. Before Ruben discusses disability theology, he first provides insight into his life. He shares what it was like growing up in his small hometown and the adjustment after his move to Seattle. He talks about how he incorporates his roots in this work and the pain points that helped shape who he is. 

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In this episode of The Talk podcast, host Ashley Bell talks to Joy of It co-founder, Joy Roberts. They talk about the core competency of responsible decision making and the ability to make constructive choices about personal and social behavior. They discuss the importance of understanding how our individual choices and decisions can have a ripple effect.

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In this episode of The Talk podcast, host Ashley Bell talks to Alexa Mason about hospitality. Alexa shares her passion for hospitality and how to be a friendly and authentic presence. Listen as she talks about the many ways to approach hospitality and how to create a warm and welcoming space.

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