the remind{h}er podcast

This podcast is for women with anxious hearts and distracted minds, who could use a reminder of who God is and who God calls and invites us to be in the middle of it all. Life often makes it easy to forget, but through a brief reflection and a moment to pause, my hope is that you will be encouraged, comforted, inspired, and reminded of God's presence and faithfulness in your life. Hosted by Julianne Clayton | Cover Art by Gabriela Denton

154: Remember Where God Is 04/29/2026

154: Remember Where God Is 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. /episode/index/show/remindher/id/41055400

153: Colossians 3:12-17 04/15/2026

153: Colossians 3:12-17 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 over again, in various different contexts and circumstances. So when I heard it once more while preparing our Circle Back series, I thought, perhaps, we’re meant to take a closer look. I’ll have more to say in our next episode, but for now, you are invited to simply listen and notice what you notice. I wholeheartedly believe that God’s Spirit inspired the writing of Scripture thousands of years ago, and I wholeheartedly believe God’s Spirit inspires us as its readers today. So, 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. Sign up to receive the Re{collection} Learn more about spiritual direction Need a speaker or facilitator for your next gathering? /episode/index/show/remindher/id/40870735

{CIRCLE BACK} remind{h}er 01: You Are a Reminder 04/01/2026

{CIRCLE BACK} remind{h}er 01: You Are a Reminder 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 entire podcast. I wholeheartedly believe all of us and each of us are invited and called to be living reminders of the presence and love of God in the world around us. That is the whole point. And I don’t want us to forget it. Listen in! If you'd like to receive my monthly email, The Re{collection}, sign up HERE Interested in spiritual direction? Learn more HERE Need a speaker or facilitator for your next gathering? Let's work together! /episode/index/show/remindher/id/40689985

{CIRCLE BACK} remind{h}er 133: Remember Who You've Been 03/18/2026

{CIRCLE BACK} remind{h}er 133: Remember Who You've Been 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 become since your last listen? Or if it’s your first listen, who have you become since it originally aired? Listen in. Sign up to receive my monthly letter, Interested in spiritual direction? Need a speaker or facilitator for your next gathering? /episode/index/show/remindher/id/40460080

{CIRCLE BACK} remind{h}er 67: God Can Handle Our Anger 03/04/2026

{CIRCLE BACK} remind{h}er 67: God Can Handle Our Anger 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. Exploring that kind of anger felt like a risk. And yet, in my work as a spiritual director since this original recording, I’ve been reminded many times that that kind of anger is not uncommon. That many of us struggle with what to do with the mad that we feel. So it feels like a good move to circle back and explore our anger once again. Listen in. /episode/index/show/remindher/id/40299270

{CIRCLE BACK} remind{h}er 112: Remember We Are Dust 02/18/2026

{CIRCLE BACK} remind{h}er 112: Remember We Are Dust 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 finding it and Ash Wednesday and/or Lent is through, I hope it serves you well, too. Listen in. {Correction: in this episode, I mistakenly share that this article was published in 2023. It was published in Christianity Today in 2021} /episode/index/show/remindher/id/40138560

{CIRCLE BACK} remind{h}er 38: A Spirit of Hospitality 02/04/2026

{CIRCLE BACK} remind{h}er 38: A Spirit of Hospitality 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 circumstances were like back in February 2021 when it first released. What has your experience of God been like since then? Who were you then and who are you now? Listen in {again!} Need a speaker for your next gathering? /episode/index/show/remindher/id/39993810

152: Circle Back 01/21/2026

152: Circle Back 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 souls grow like the live oak tree, in ever-expanding circles? Listen in. {Our five-episode Circle Back Series begins February 4. I hope you'll join us!} /episode/index/show/remindher/id/39814725

151: For Everything There Is a Season {Ecclesiastes 3:1-15} 01/07/2026

151: For Everything There Is a Season {Ecclesiastes 3:1-15} 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 trying spiritual direction in 2026? Connect with me Need a speaker or facilitator for an event or gathering you're planning in 2026? Sign up for my monthly email, The Re{collection} /episode/index/show/remindher/id/39644490

150: God-With-Us in the Dark 12/24/2025

150: God-With-Us in the Dark 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. In the context of our life with God, I wonder if God is just as present and at work in the dark as God is present and at work in the light. I wonder if darkness can be holy ground, too. Perhaps that's part of the good news of Christmas—that God is with us, even in the dark. by Barbara Brown Taylor Sign up for my monthly email, Interested in spiritual direction? Need a speaker for an event or gathering you're hosting in 2026? /episode/index/show/remindher/id/39530510

149: John 1:1-14 12/10/2025

149: John 1:1-14 Well, friends, believe it or not, we are already in the middle of the Advent season. In light of this, in this episode I'll offer a reading of a pretty familiar and traditional Advent passage, followed by a few questions for your reflection. I hope this simple reading can be a kind companion for you in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the season. Feel free to pause, to rewind, or even revisit as you see fit. As always, I hope it serves you well. Interested in spiritual direction? Need a speaker or facilitator for an upcoming event or gathering? I'd love to work with you! /episode/index/show/remindher/id/39354975

148: Worship 11/26/2025

148: Worship So often, we live distracted, anxious, and on edge. Our souls grow depleted and discouraged. And we find ourselves unable to function faithfully. That is certainly the case in my own life—maybe you can relate? One thing I’m learning is that when overwhelm is my reality, worship is my rescue. What does that mean? Listen in. /episode/index/show/remindher/id/39170730

147: Psalm 138 11/12/2025

147: Psalm 138 Today, I’m offering a simple reading of Psalm 138. It’s one of several psalms in Scripture considered to be psalms of thanksgiving and praise. And as we move toward the official Thanksgiving holiday here in the U.S., I thought a psalm like this might be fitting. After the reading, I'll also offer a few questions for reflection. As always, I hope they serve you well! Listen in. /episode/index/show/remindher/id/39008810

146: Stay Open 10/30/2025

146: Stay Open When we are presented with new information, when our ideas and understandings and opinions are challenged, when we discover a new perspective from a different lived experience, when God shows up in a place or in a person or in a way that is unexpected or unfamiliar, how are we to respond? That's the question we're considering in today's episode. Listen in! Sign up for The Re{collection} Explore spiritual direction with me /episode/index/show/remindher/id/38850210

145: Welcome What Bothers You 10/15/2025

145: Welcome What Bothers You Being bothered—feeling unsettled, irritated, aggravated—is part of the human experience. And, if you’re like me, it’s a part of the human experience we tend to avoid, if at all possible. It’s often easier to look away, stuff down, work around. And yet, I’m learning how important our willingness is to lean toward the discomfort, to move through the disturbance, to pay attention to what bothers us. Because that is a space in which God can meet us; truly, even what bothers us can be holy ground. As we continue to become the people God calls and invites to be, I'm learning what bothers us could be key. Listen in. /episode/index/show/remindher/id/38592735

144: Mark 7:24-30 + Matthew 15:21-28 10/01/2025

144: Mark 7:24-30 + Matthew 15:21-28 Today, I’m offering a simple reading of not one but TWO passages from Scripture. They both tell the same story of Jesus and the Syrophoenician woman. However, there are subtle differences and unique details in each. Basically, I couldn’t choose between the two, so we’re considering both together :) Listen in. Sign up for my monthly letter, /episode/index/show/remindher/id/38424575

143: Do Your Prayers 09/17/2025

143: Do Your Prayers We’re taught from a young age, that if we say the right thing, at the right time, in the right way, our words will “work.” As silly as it seems, sometimes, I find myself treating prayer in a similar way. Prayers are these words I say, and if I say them at the right time, in the right way, and with the right amount of frequency, well, they just might work. Maybe you can relate? It’s easy to believe our prayers are only words we say, thoughts we think, requests we make in the presence of God; I’m discovering, though, that prayer is much more than that. That perhaps prayer might also include the things we do, the actions we take, the lives we live. What if prayer doesn't stop when we say, "Amen?" Listen in. by Henri Nouwen Sign up for my monthly letter, The Re{collection} Let's Connect! Visit Thank you to my friends and for being sound sounding-boards as I prepared this episode :) /episode/index/show/remindher/id/38253055

142: Matthew 6:7-13 09/03/2025

142: Matthew 6:7-13 Today, I’m offering a simple reading of one of Jesus’ teachings on prayer, found in the middle of the Sermon on the Mount. As I read, you’re invited to listen in 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. I hope it serves you well! Sign up to receive my monthly letter /episode/index/show/remindher/id/38072315

141: You Are Blessed 08/20/2025

141: You Are Blessed It’s interesting to consider what makes a bad day, bad. What makes a good day, good. To mark the circumstances that contribute to what we would consider a good or bad life. It’s also interesting to consider how often I equate the state of my circumstances with the presence and love of God. If things are good, God must be present and active in my life, right? And if things are bad, well, the opposite must be true. Sound familiar? Today, we're exploring what Jesus might have to say by digging a little bit deeper into the Beatitudes. Listen in! /episode/index/show/remindher/id/37891305

140: Remember the Blessed {Matthew 5:1-11} 08/06/2025

140: Remember the Blessed {Matthew 5:1-11} Today, as we slowly begin to settle into new routines after perhaps a slower, more spacious summer, I’m offering a simple reading of the Beatitudes, found at the very beginning of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. As I read it, 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. I believe wholeheartedly that while these words were inspired and written a couple thousand years ago, God’s Spirit is still inspiring us as its readers today. Feel free to pause, rewind, or revisit as you see fit. As always, I hope it serves you well. Learn more about spiritual direction or book an appointment Sign up for the monthly Re{collection} letter Work with me as a speaker or workshop facilitator for your next gathering. Learn more /episode/index/show/remindher/id/37692080

139: Let the Light In 06/25/2025

139: Let the Light In I've been reminded recently that natural light makes a difference. Sunlight aids growth. It improves mental and physical health. It enhances overall well-being. Good, natural light helps us flourish. In a similar way, the light and presence of God offers hope, endurance, compassion, peace, joy, and love. It is bold without being flashy. It is soft, though not insignificant. It sees the overlooked and notices the unnoticed. It reminds us all that we matter; we belong; and we are never alone. In the middle of the dim and dreary, God’s light makes a difference. So what might it look like to let that light in? Listen in! Sign up to receive the Re{collection} /episode/index/show/remindher/id/37114420

138: Bless the Lord {Psalm 103} 06/11/2025

138: Bless the Lord {Psalm 103} One thing I’m discovering these days is how necessary it is for me to remember God’s goodness. When the turmoil and chaos and bad news swirl, the goodness of God holds me steady and keeps me sane. Not in a way that ignores the needs and hardships around me, but in a way that inspires me to be who I am and do what I can to help make it right. With that in mind, I’d like to offer a reading today of Psalm 103—a passage that recounts the goodness of God. After I read it through, I’ll also offer a few questions for reflection, as you consider the reminder God might have for you today through this passage. Feel free to pause, rewind or even revisit this episode as you see fit. As always, I hope it serves you well. /episode/index/show/remindher/id/36954040

137: Never Beyond Repair 05/28/2025

137: Never Beyond Repair There is much in our world and in our lives that can feel like damaged goods—broken hearts, broken people, broken relationships, systems, and communities. And amid those broken realities, it can be easy to lose hope. That is our tendency. I’m learning, though, that our tendency is not always how God prefers to work. What if, in God's hands and through God's love, we are never beyond repair? If brokenness feels up close and personal right now, I hope you'll listen in. Sign up for The Re{collection} /episode/index/show/remindher/id/36738390

136: Love Never Ends {1 Corinthians 13} 05/14/2025

136: Love Never Ends {1 Corinthians 13} Today, I am offering a simple reading of a familiar passage. It’s a passage often read at weddings; but at its core, it’s really a reminder of what matters most, in the middle of it all. I find I need to be reminded of what matters most over and over again these days. Maybe you can relate? There is also some space toward the end for you to consider several reflection questions. Feel free to pause, rewind, replay—whatever you need to do as you engage this passage. As always, I hope it serves you well! Listen in :) /episode/index/show/remindher/id/36553490

135: Celebrating FIVE Years | Q+A! 04/23/2025

135: Celebrating FIVE Years | Q+A! Alright, 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? If you could own a house in three cities in America, with money not being an object, where would you choose? What book do you find yourself going back to again and again? 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? What do you think contributes to living a flourishing life? /episode/index/show/remindher/id/36282925

134: Matthew 26:36-46 04/09/2025

134: Matthew 26:36-46 If you are listening in real time, next week is Holy Week, a week when we remember, observe, and follow Jesus’ journey to the cross before we celebrate the good news of Easter. With that in mind, today, I’d like to offer a simple reading from the gospel of Matthew, from one of the many passages that gives us a glimpse into Jesus’ experience in the last days of his pre-resurrection ministry. After reading it through, I’ll offer just a few questions for your consideration, as you explore how God’s Spirit might be speaking to you through these holy words today. Feel free to pause, to rewind, to experience this passage in whatever way you need in the coming days. As always, I hope it serves you well :) /episode/index/show/remindher/id/36054525

133: Remember Who You've Been 03/26/2025

133: Remember Who You've Been In her book, , author and poet Maggie Smith writes, “How I picture it: We are all nesting dolls, carrying the earlier iterations of ourselves inside. We carry the past inside us. We take ourselves—all of our selves—wherever we go.” That’s how I’m learning to picture it, too. From the tiniest, earliest version of me, all the way to the person I am today, and even beyond to the person still to come, I’m finding each iteration belongs. Each iteration is connected. And each iteration matters. So here’s how I see it: in order to be who we are, we need to remember who we’ve been. What might that look like? Listen in. Contribute a question to our Five Year Q+A episode Sign up to receive my monthly letter, Interested in spiritual direction? Find out more /episode/index/show/remindher/id/35876215

132: Reset 03/12/2025

132: Reset A reset can be helpful in lots of different circumstances, and a reset can look lots of different ways. For some of us, it looks like tidying up a living space or cleaning out a closet. Sometimes it looks like returning to a familiar routine or a ritual we know well. Sometimes it looks like an apology or like offering forgiveness. Sometimes it looks like breathing in some fresh air or getting a good night’s sleep. Today, though, I want to extend an invitation to reset in a very simple, particular way, in a way that has been helpful and grounding in my own life recently. And in a world that continues to swirl, I wonder if it could be a helpful way for you to reset, too. Listen in. Submit a question for our upcoming Q+A episode celebrating FIVE years of the remind{h}er podcast! Interested in giving spiritual direction a try? Connect with me ! /episode/index/show/remindher/id/35646680

131: Steward Your Soul 02/26/2025

131: Steward Your Soul When there is work to do, ground to cover, progress to make, we tend to want to get moving as quickly and efficiently and significantly as possible. We are bound and determined to make it happen, whatever “it” might be. And while we might begin with good intentions, it usually doesn’t take long before we run ourselves ragged. We quickly grow exhausted, and end up leading with bitterness, cynicism, anxiety, and fear. It’s so easy to get ahead of ourselves. To get ahead of our souls. Could there be a more sustainable way? There is work to do. And as followers of Jesus, I'm learning the way we approach it matters. What might this look like? Listen in. /episode/index/show/remindher/id/35441840

130: A Spiritual Practice of Surprise 02/13/2025

130: A Spiritual Practice of Surprise So often, at least in my experience, we cling so tightly to our plans, agendas, timelines, strategies, and deadlines. We easily become hyper-focused on a desired outcome. Anxiety, pressure, and bitterness creep in. And we begin to forget and overlook the movement and presence of God in our midst. We clench our fists and white-knuckle through, totally unaware of how God might be leading or what God might be up to. It’s been my experience over and over and over again, all throughout my life. And it is exhausting. Maybe you can relate? One thing that has been helpful for me in this is what I call a spiritual practice of surprise. I’ve been trying it on for size for a couple years now, and it continues to be a practice that cultivates a lightness, a gentleness, a freedom, and a flexibility within me. It’s led to an openness and a trust that isn’t always easy, but that has been incredibly life-giving. What does it look like? Listen in. /episode/index/show/remindher/id/35265045

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