154: Remember Where God Is
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Where is God? That's the question we're exploring today. When the difficult diagnosis isn’t cured, when the prayer remains unanswered, when the loneliness is unbearable, when tragedy strikes, when a person or people are treated as “less than,” when war wages on, when our hearts are broken, when there is no end in sight. In circumstances like these, Where is God is a reasonable question. When the world wonders where God is, as followers of Jesus, we get to remind them. We get to say, "God is right here, right now. Let me show you." What might that look like? Listen in.
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153: Colossians 3:12-17
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Today, as we return to our regular schedule with brand new episodes, I’m offering a simple reading of Colossians 3:12-17. If you are listening in real time, we just wrapped up our first ever Circle Back series, where we returned to previous remind{h}ers that aired at some point over the past six years. In the most recent Circle Back episode, we went back to the very beginning. And in that very first remind{h}er, I referenced this same passage. Six years later, I’d forgotten. And what’s interesting is that, in my own life recently, this passage has come to mind over and over and...
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{CIRCLE BACK} remind{h}er 01: You Are a Reminder
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Today, we are circling back to the very beginning with remind{h}er 01: You Are a Reminder. This episode aired six years ago, at the beginning of April 2020. I remember being so excited, so very nervous, and so so certain that this podcast was something I was being called to offer. I can hear all of that in my voice {my voice! It sounds SO different!}, and I am so proud of that version of myself for taking that little leap of faith and trying something new. We're circling back to this very first episode for a few different reasons, but mostly, this episode is really the heartbeat of the...
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{CIRCLE BACK} remind{h}er 133: Remember Who You've Been
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Today we are circling back to remind{h}er 133: Remember Who You’ve Been. This episode originally aired March 26, 2025, and it is the most recent episode we will circle back to in this series. Even though it’s only been about a year, I couldn’t NOT circle back to this one because it ties in so well with our circle back theme. When we intentionally circle back, we are invited to remember previous versions or iterations of ourselves and to trace the transforming presence and faithfulness of God all throughout our lives. The invitation throughout this series remains: who have you...
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{CIRCLE BACK} remind{h}er 67: God Can Handle Our Anger
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Today we are circling back to remind{h}er 67: God Can Handle Our Anger. This episode originally aired on March 16, 2022. I remember writing and recording this episode back then and I remember feeling very vulnerable while doing so. When I think of anger, I think big and loud and intimidating and obvious, kind of like the personified version of Anger in Pixar’s Inside Out. And while that can certainly be true, the anger I shared about in this episode felt more intimate than intimidating; more quiet and subtle, not quite bubbling over, but definitely boiling just beneath the surface....
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{CIRCLE BACK} remind{h}er 112: Remember We Are Dust
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Today, we are circling back to remind{h}er 112: Remember We Are Dust. This episode originally aired two years ago, on February 14, 2024, which happened to be Ash Wednesday that year. If you are listening in real time now in 2026, today is Ash Wednesday, too. Similar to our last Circle Back episode, two years later it seems this message still rings true. It’s a reminder that continues to haunt me in the very best way. It’s a reminder I know we continue to need. As we begin the season of Lent, I hope this Ash Wednesday episode {once again!} serves you well. And if you're just now...
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{CIRCLE BACK} remind{h}er 38: A Spirit of Hospitality
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Today, we are kicking off our first ever Circle Back series. If you aren’t sure what that is, I recommend listening to remind{h}er 152: Circle Back to hear a little more about the heart behind the series. We’re starting with a remind{h}er from five years ago—remind{h}er 38: A Spirit of Hospitality. If you’ve listened to this episode before, it might be interesting to consider how your understanding or practice of hospitality has grown or shifted since the last time you listened. If this is your first time engaging this episode, it might be worth considering what your life and...
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152: Circle Back
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All throughout our lives, forward progress is praised. Life is a line from point A to point B with lots of markers and milestones along the way. As we journey along, we try to avoid backsliding and dread the idea of being stuck. Our days are defined by how far we’ve come. I'm learning, though, that life with God isn't always linear. Because life with God isn’t really about where we’re going; it’s about who we’re becoming. And when it comes to our formation—I find we often become in circles. What if our greatest and deepest growth doesn’t happen in a straight line? What if our...
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151: For Everything There Is a Season {Ecclesiastes 3:1-15}
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Today, I’m offering a simple reading of a passage of Scripture that shares a grounded perspective on time and life with God. I find this to be a helpful passage during seasons of transition, and as we move from one calendar year to the next, it's certainly fitting now. As I read, you’re invited to listen and notice what you notice. Once the reading is through, I’ll offer a few questions for reflection, as you consider the reminders God might have for you in this passage. Feel free to pause, to rewind, or even revisit as you see fit. As always, I hope it serves you well. Interested in...
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150: God-With-Us in the Dark
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Darkness often gets a bad rap. We tend to associate it with fear, danger, disorientation. For many of us, it is a space or experience that makes us feel vulnerable. And when darkness feels like a threat, we’re convinced we need to steer clear. However, I’m learning that darkness is not necessarily synonymous with evil; that it’s not all bad; that not all darkness needs to be feared or avoided; that as vulnerable as it might make us, darkness can and should be welcomed. As much as we might be prone to pit darkness and light against one another, I wonder if they actually go hand-in-hand....
info_outlineAlright, friends, today we are finally marking five years of the remind{h}er podcast. On April 1, 2020, the very first episode released into the world, and even though it’s a few weeks late, I’m excited to celebrate with you today. Several weeks ago, I began to collect some of your questions for this very episode and now, I’ll share my responses. I’m so grateful to those who contributed questions and to each of you who continue to listen in all these years later. What a gift.
We have five questions to celebrate five years. Listen in!
- What is your favorite and least favorite part of hosting the podcast?
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If you could own a house in three cities in America, with money not being an object, where would you choose?
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What book do you find yourself going back to again and again?
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What are your thoughts about church family? In my experience, church should feel like family. But my new and current church really only feels like a place of worship with opportunities to serve and do ministry. Is that okay?
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What do you think contributes to living a flourishing life?
In the Name of Jesus by Henri Nouwen
Soulful Spirituality by David Benner
Surprised by Hope by N.T. Wright
The Book of Forgiving by Desmond and Mpho Tutu
Spiritual Theology by Simon Chan
remind{h}er 73: A Faith That Flows