Wild Grace

Grace is raw. It is real. It is a mystery. Grace is wild, untamed, and surprising. Grace takes us on a journey to find our most true, authentic selves. It allows us to explore our life and faith in ways that set us free. I'd love it if you went with me. Come on, let's wander together in fields of wild grace. www.amberleagray.com

Worry | Matthew 6 01/17/2024

Worry | Matthew 6 What if? If we’re honest, that question can get out of control pretty quickly. We easily spiral into worry and anxiety. In today's episode of Wild Grace, we will hear about worry from the Gospel of Matthew. We will also enter into the passage with an imaginative contemplation exercise. If you have a tendency to worry, this episode is for you. /episode/index/show/growthandgrace/id/29535208

Silence & Solitude 09/06/2023

Silence & Solitude WAIT -- don't skip this episode! I know that silence and solitude are often not at the top of our to-do lists, but what if I said they are essential for a deep spirituality? If you're longing to be in God's presence, to grow in your faith, or to experience God's love -- then this episode is for you! I'm going to talk about the practice of silence and solitude and what it might look like to incorporate this into your own life. /episode/index/show/growthandgrace/id/27981849

Prayers for Discernment 08/23/2023

Prayers for Discernment How do we know what God wants us to do? What does the process of discernment look like? As a pastor, I'm often asked about discerning God's will. Is there a magic formula? In today's episode, I'm walking you through three types of prayers for discernment. These are not to-do list prayers. These are the get your hands dirty, repeat often kind of prayers - and they will transform your life. /episode/index/show/growthandgrace/id/27825243

Holy Listening 08/09/2023

Holy Listening Deep breath. Episode one. Holy Listening. Listening is central to our spiritual lives. It is the work of discernment -- not just for the big decisions but for the everyday choices. Learning to with grace changes everything. It cultivates space for transformation, where we are becoming our most true, authentic selves. /episode/index/show/growthandgrace/id/27684627

Wild Grace | Trailer 05/18/2023

Wild Grace | Trailer I'm Amber Lea - a pastor, creative, and spiritual director and I have a lot more questions than answers. I know we just met, but will you go on a journey with me? Just a heads up, I don't have a map or a guide, or a daily itinerary. This is more like one of those old choose your own adventure books. It is a journey of wild grace. I believe that grace woos us and confronts us and comforts us. It holds our hand, pushes us over the edge, and catches us at the bottom. Grace is raw. It is real. It is a mystery. Grace is wild, untamed, and surprising. Grace takes us on a journey to find our most true, authentic selves. It allows us to explore our life and faith in ways that set us free. I'd love it if you went with me. Come on, let's wander together in fields of wild grace. The Wild Grace Podcast is launching in June 2023! www.amberleagray.com /episode/index/show/growthandgrace/id/26881746

Dealing with Resistance 03/07/2023

Dealing with Resistance Resistance is often seen as a bad thing, but I'm not sure I agree. I think resistance can be an invitation to pause. Resistance is natural. In this episode of the podcast, I talk about what resistance is and some practical ways to deal with resistance in your own life. Whether it's resistance in your personal life or resistance at work, this episode is for you! /episode/index/show/growthandgrace/id/26158527

Questions Not Answers 02/28/2023

Questions Not Answers Y'all, I'm in a season of life where I have A LOT more questions than answers. Please tell me that I'm not alone. Today on the podcast, I'm going to share a little bit about this season of life, what it looks like, and why it might not be a bad thing. Substack: /episode/index/show/growthandgrace/id/25965930

Friendship Red Flags 02/21/2023

Friendship Red Flags Let's be honest, making friends as an adult is hard. I think for that reason, sometimes we ignore friendship red flags. Let's talk about it. Substack Community: /episode/index/show/growthandgrace/id/25965909

2022 Lessons 02/14/2023

2022 Lessons It's the 200th episode of Growth & Grace!! How is that even possible? I took all of Janurary to process 2022, and today I'm sharing some of the things I learned. If I'm honest, it was one of the hardest years of my life. So much happened out of my control, and I had a hard time knowing who to trust. This episode shares some of the lessons I learned. It's full of both growth and grace! Substack Community & Newsletter: /episode/index/show/growthandgrace/id/25965888

Restarting 02/07/2023

Restarting HEY FRIENDS! I've missed you, seriously! I took the month of January off, and if I'm honest... I struggled with the pause. I felt like I was letting you down and letting myself down. Today I'm going to talk a little about the last month and what it it means to restart something. I'm excited to be back, and the things planned for Growth & Grace the next few months. I'd love to hear from you! How is 2023 going so far?! /episode/index/show/growthandgrace/id/25891575

Replay: Listening Skills 12/28/2022

Replay: Listening Skills This is the most listened-to episode of 2022! Y'all, humans are seriously the worst listeners. I think that so much conflict and hurt feelings could be avoided if we had better listening skills. So on today's episode, I'm giving you some practical things that you can start doing today to develop your listening skills! /episode/index/show/growthandgrace/id/25450485

Joy 12/20/2022

Joy This is the season when we sing Joy to the World! What does Joy mean at Christmas? How does Joy feel? It has to be more than holiday lights and presents, right? Let's talk about Joy this week. /episode/index/show/growthandgrace/id/25385703

Love 12/13/2022

Love We talk about love a lot, but what does love mean? Does love change anything? What does love look like? We are in the season of Advent, which is a time of anticipation and preparation for Christmas. There are four traditional Advent themes: peace, hope, love, and joy. Today I'm talking about love. I'm sharing a little about what love is and how we can cultivate love in our lives. - Shop my art! - Subscibe to the newsletter today! /episode/index/show/growthandgrace/id/25319259

Hope 12/07/2022

Hope Hope is more than wishful thinking. Okay, but does hope change anything? What does hope look like? We are in the season of Advent, which is a time of anticipation and preparation for Christmas. There are four traditional Advent themes: peace, hope, love, and joy. Today I'm talking about hope. I'm sharing a little about what hope is and how we can cultivate hope in our lives. /episode/index/show/growthandgrace/id/25261251

Peace 11/30/2022

Peace It's the season of Peace on Earth, but what does peace even mean? Is peace possible? I look at the state of the world, and I have some serious doubts! We are in the season of Advent, which is a time of anticipation and preparation for Christmas. There are four traditional Advent themes: peace, hope, love, and joy. Today I'm talking about peace. I'm sharing a little about what peace is and how we can cultivate peace in our lives. Spoiler alert: I actually do think it is possible. /episode/index/show/growthandgrace/id/25171404

Release Expectations 11/22/2022

Release Expectations It's the holiday season when all the expectations begin to surface. We're around family who have expectations for us. Maybe we have expectations of them? We have expectations about what the holidays will look like and how other people will act. Today I'm talking about what it looks like to release those expectations so that you can find peace! /episode/index/show/growthandgrace/id/25103112

Work Red Flags 11/15/2022

Work Red Flags If you have been struggling at work. If you have been unhappy at your job. If you have felt like something is off. If you are constantly stressed about work. This episode is for you! We spend so much time at our jobs, and so knowing these work red flags can be helpful to know if you should be looking into other opportunites. Here are the things to look out for! Substack: /episode/index/show/growthandgrace/id/25028808

Pep Talk: Find Joy 11/08/2022

Pep Talk: Find Joy Hey friends! This episode is a pep talk with you in mind. Find joy. Make yourself a priority. Life is hard and beautiful. Both are true. You only get one life. Enjoy it. Have fun. Do things that bring you joy. This your one wild and precious life. Much love :) /episode/index/show/growthandgrace/id/24948459

Abundance in the Wilderness 11/01/2022

Abundance in the Wilderness There has been a stirring in my soul the last few months, and I've been wrestling with the idea that there is abundance in the wilderness. My idea of abundance has shifted, and the wilderness seems a little less scary. On today's episode of the podcast, I'm sharing a little of my heart and how the Spirit has been moving in my life. If you feel like you've been in a wilderness lately, this episode is for you. If you struggle with a scarcity mindset, this episode is for you. Substack: /episode/index/show/growthandgrace/id/24730518

Spiritual Mindfulness 10/25/2022

Spiritual Mindfulness Mindfulness is another word for prayerful attention to God’s presence right here, right now. It is simply becoming aware of God in this moment, without an agenda. On today's episode of the podcast, I'm going to talk a little about what spiritual mindfulness is and give you some tips on how you can cultivate this practice in your own life. Substack: Balance App: /episode/index/show/growthandgrace/id/24730362

Good & Bad Questions 10/19/2022

Good & Bad Questions Have you ever been told that there are no bad questions? In today's episode, I want to challenge that. I believe that transformation happens when we are willing to engage in good questions. So today, I'm going to talk about what makes a question good or bad. TIP: If you're a leader, then this episode is a MUST for you! Substack: Instagram: /episode/index/show/growthandgrace/id/24730347

Small Beginnings 10/11/2022

Small Beginnings If you struggle to see your worth or value your gifts, then this episode is for you! Today I'm sharing a sermon based on Luke:13-21 where I talk about the story of small beginnings. Sign up for my newsletter here: /episode/index/show/growthandgrace/id/24656916

Accountablity 10/04/2022

Accountablity We live in a culture that tries to 'hold' people accountable. Today on the podcast, we're going to think about accountably in a different way. Let's talk about accountability as freedom, as a choice. Peter Block says that accountability is the willingness to care for the whole. How can we care for one another? Sign up for the weekly newsletter here: /episode/index/show/growthandgrace/id/24656862

Fairness 09/27/2022

Fairness Today on the podcast I'm sharing a sermon on Luke 16, the parable of the dishonest manager. This text challenged me and my perceptions of fairness. Spoiler alert: The Gospel is not fair. Grace is not fair. What does that mean for us today? substack: /episode/index/show/growthandgrace/id/24448977

Possibilities Over Problem Solving 09/21/2022

Possibilities Over Problem Solving Last week on the podcast I talked about how problem solving does not work. It's was a HUGE mindset shift for me. Today we're talking about an alternative to problem solving, possibliites. What is the crossroad you currenly find yourself? That is the question that a conversation about possiblities asks. For me this coversation feels like freedom, and I'm excited that you're on this journey with me. Substack: /episode/index/show/growthandgrace/id/24448932

Stop Problem Solving 09/12/2022

Stop Problem Solving Pour a glass of your favorite beverage and pull up a seat. Today we're talking about a HUGE mindset shift I have had over the last few weeks. It is the idea to STOP problem solving. Trust me. Y'all this is idea may sound wild, but I think it is essential in order to create authentic community and real transformation. On today's episode of the podcast I'm talking about why problem solving does not work. Substack Community: Book referenced in the Episode: Community: The Structure of Belonging by Peter Block /episode/index/show/growthandgrace/id/24368220

Therapy FAQ 09/05/2022

Therapy FAQ As a society we have come a long way, but there is still stigma around seeking professional help when it comes to mental illness. We have assumptions and expectations about therapy, that may or may not be true! In this conversation with Monica DiCristina, MA LPC, we answer all the questions. Who should go to therapy? What can you expect when you get there? What the heck is confidentiality? What if I see my therapist out in public? If you've been in therapy or want to learn more, this episode is for you! /episode/index/show/growthandgrace/id/24292953

What is 'the work?' 08/29/2022

What is 'the work?' In the therapy - coaching - self-help world we talk a lot about doing 'the work.' I reference 'the work' in the intro of this very podcast - change takes courage and a little hard work. But what does that even mean?! What is this work that we are encouraged to do? That’s what I unpack this week on the Growth & Grace Podcast! amberleagray.blog /episode/index/show/growthandgrace/id/24218829

The Psalms & Vulnerability 08/23/2022

The Psalms & Vulnerability STOP! Don't scroll away just yet. I know that the idea of vulnerability is scary, but trust me. There is value in vulnerability! It is a key element of cultivating deep relationships, developing self awareness, and learning leadership skills. The world need more people who are willing to be vulnerable. The world needs you. www.amberleagray.com /episode/index/show/growthandgrace/id/24138939

Self Advocate 08/15/2022

Self Advocate Today on the podcast I'm talking about self advocacy. When is it appropriate to speak up for yourself? What should you say when things don't feel right? When should we advocate for yourselves? What if goes bad? I'm talking through all these things and more. This episode is a mix of pep talks and practical tips to help you advocate for yourself. www.amberleagray.com /episode/index/show/growthandgrace/id/24064497

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