Bobbie thought God was leading her to receive time away at the Restorable Retreat so she could "work" on resting and self care stuff, but He had so much more for her! She left the Restorable retreat thinking that an 8 week break would do the

25 - The voices in your head

Jun 15th, 2023 17m 54s

A vulnerable and brave story of a woman's layered photography experience. With anxiety and curiousity, yet with surrender and openness, Michelle drove her NJ car into the Lancaster county farm pasture. She was unsure of what God would have fo

24 - What if you feel "it"? Will "it" overtake you?

Apr 5th, 2023 11m 26s

"He sees - He knows of all the damage inside of her, but He also sees - He knows of the beauty that is wanting to blossom from within her. He knows there is hope for her future. God embraced Tracy's soul and her storied past there in that j

23 - Hope for our physical wellness

Jun 14th, 2022 52m 43s

Rhonda hit rock bottom when she sensed God reminding her that she could ask for His help even with how she felt physically. And, that very month, things began to change for her. In this interview, Rhonda vulnerably shares how God led her on b

22 - in a world with imperfect love, here is a perfect 10 minute hug

May 18th, 2022 9m 53s

I was 15 and longing for love when I started dating my future husband, and I remember reading through 1 Corinthians 13 like a love checklist... Now, at age 42, I look at that infamous chapter a bit differently. As you listen to this short i

21 - Depression & anxiety - TO LIFE & HOPE!

May 6th, 2022 36m 48s

When I met Jasmine I saw so much light and life in her eyes, so I was a bit surprised to learn of her storied past. Before Jasmine discovered love from the God of all Hope, she spent nearly 20 years running from herself. Her running didn't s

20 - Church.. its kinda like a junkyard

Apr 13th, 2022 7m 57s

When we show up to a church, aren't we showing up because we recognize that we are broken and in need of a soul restorer? So, why then do we expect so much out of other broken ones who are also showing up for the same reason? Its kind of like

Why "hope"??

Sep 30th, 2021 54m 8s

Sometimes HOPE doesn't feel like it has a place in the broken parts of our story... right? Like, sometimes, some things really are too far gone. So, WHY am I convinced that HOPE is still a powerful part of your healing and recovery from tha

What restores your soul?

Aug 4th, 2021 25m 1s

The women at the retreat privately named their valley. We called it their “It”. “IT”... “It” was the thing that knocks them over, makes them angry, or brings tears to their eyes. “It” is the thing that can somehow have more power over our day a

How "naming it" points you toward hope

Feb 20th, 2021 51m 11s

Oh, this episode is so precious to me! Not only do I discuss WHY and HOW to "name it"... but I get to discuss this topic with my very own counselor, Vicki Smith. I hope that you too are comforted and guided by Vicki's wisdom, grace, humility an

How Long Will This Restoring Take?

Jan 5th, 2021 19m 3s

It was 17 years until my father-in-law got his treasured old Ford coupe on the road. At times, he wondered, would this restoration project ever be done? (And, I've found myself asking the same question about my own soul's restoring.) Countless

How to have hope

Dec 8th, 2020 15m 4s

The words from Psalm 40 feel like they could be my own, “He turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me…; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth” It's a hope song. He was good to me before, a

FREEDOM photos!!

Sep 24th, 2020 32m 26s

Friend, I can barely put it into words... But, this here is my feeble attempt! May you allow this next 32 minutes to be a safe place to land for a moment. May you imagine yourself at the Restorable Retreat with us. AND... may YOU picture your

In Need Of A Friend

Aug 13th, 2020 27m 23s

It's another podcast. Another chattering and splattering from my heart. Another attempt to communicate what I struggle with and what I am so grateful for. I hope it encourages my friends. I hope my friends learn more of how much they mean to m

Hope (& simple tools) for Wholeness

Jun 29th, 2020 52m 59s

It is completely understandable that we often make choices that hinder our emotional recoveries. Life can be so hard, but thankfully there are ways that we can come alongside the Restorer to help lift us while on the path towards wholeness. Wh

You may be broken, but you are still beneficial... maybe even, more so.

Jun 1st, 2020 36m 54s

Have you ever found yourself dreaming of doing something enjoyable and meaningful, but then held yourself back because of all your shortcomings, failures, brokenness, and excuses? I have. But, the Restorable Retreat was a time when I said "yes"

Pursuing balance OR accepting seasons... which is better??

May 12th, 2020 22m 28s

It would be nice to not fight each season, thinking that I need to adjust to constantly achieve some sort of "correct" balance. I mean, what if I could just learn to be in the here and now while observing life lessons to receive wisdom for my f

What if your hard thing doesn't change?

Feb 29th, 2020 37m 22s

This podcast was created specifically for the Restorable Retreat. BUT.. wait... it just MIGHT be for you too. So, feel free to join us in your imagination.... we just left the very cold junkyard and are now driving back to the warm bed and br

The "lemon" vehicle is not too far gone, so neither are you! ... Restorable

Feb 18th, 2020 1h

In this Restorable project, the "lemon" represents the person with the spot in their heart that they have tried to fix. They have tried to improve, tried to overlook, tried and tried to deal with their issue, weakness or fault, only to feel th

Hope for those we've lost hope in - Restorable

Jan 21st, 2020 23m 15s

"Well, they will just never change, he is just too far gone"... You don't want to admit it... but these words have come to your mind about someone that you struggle to believe is restorable. It's not always easy to have hope for everyone. To

"A total loss" ... Restorable

Jan 6th, 2020 1h 9m

"I would have said, 'pick someone else. You've got the wrong girl. I'm not strong like that ... I would not have thought any of that capable of surviving." - just a few words from Marie's authentic heart in this touching episode. Friends, s

Not enough time... Restorable

Dec 16th, 2019 19m 14s

I didn't want to leave the junkyard. I felt like I didn't have enough time. I felt like the "work" there wasn't finished yet...like there was more for me to receive from the junkyard. It's kind of a strange analogy, but is it true that I don't

"Restorable" The Analogy Breaks Down...nothing is too far gone

Dec 5th, 2019 15m 58s

As I walked around, I saw some piles of scrap metal that I could barely identify as something that used to be a "whole" car. ... ...and I thought, "ok, well, THAT IS actually too far gone". Like, really, some things that I saw there were act

4 - Restorable ... the analogy breaks down

Dec 5th, 2019 15m 58s

There is HOPE... "Restorable" part 1

Nov 25th, 2019 12m 30s

You ready for this? This personal project that has changed and rocked so much of my business...but more importantly, so much of my life, my heart and my relationships. This project that was originally, never intended to be shared or seen by any