You stand at a crossroads. Neither choice looks good, easy, or like what you expected? What do you do? In today's Jedi training, we'll explore 3 voices you can listen to - each influencing the decision you make in a different way. We'll also t

For more JOY do this...

Mar 4th, 2024 20m 38s

Has life lost its fervor? Do you feel like something's missing, but you aren't sure what it is? Do you feel disconnected from what brings you joy? In season 4, become a Jedi of Attentiveness. In this episode, you'll learn a mindset that cultiv

A Helpful Strategy for Waiting

Dec 21st, 2023 15m 41s

In Season 4, we'll focus on becoming Jedis of Attentiveness so we can experience more freedom and joy, greater connection with ourselves, those around us and with the life force known as God. Our Jedi training today hones in on a strategy that

Interview with Mike Labrum about the benefits of SPIRITUAL DIRECTION for going deeper with God

Jun 2nd, 2023 56m 14s

If you're thirsty for SOMETHING MORE THAN RELIGION and want to know God in a deeper way, you'll love this organic conversation with Mike Labrum, who is a Pastor and Spiritual Director. And if you're thinking, what the heck is spiritual directio

Interview with Melissa Robertson about why Jesus was a FEMINIST and the importance of CHANGE (in all things)

May 11th, 2023 56m 54s

In this insightful interview, Melissa Robertson takes listeners on her journey from conservative Christianity to an inclusive, evolving faith. With her extensive repertoire of reading, Melissa paints a refreshing picture of feminism and shares

Interview with Shane Rossow on finding purpose, being gay and how God has shaped his lens

Apr 29th, 2023 1h 3m

In this vulnerable conversation about what it means to live authentically and find purpose, Shane Rossow opens up about his evolving faith journey and how it shaped his lens of being gay. Shane provides encouragement to both kids and parents wh

Interview with Teresa about healing through CREATIVITY and reflecting on FAITH journeys

Apr 20th, 2023 43m 37s

Reflecting on the four stages of uncertainty, artist Teresa Elenbaas opens up about the importance of CREATIVITY in the midst of CHAOS and DESERT seasons. In a vulnerable discussion of the healing benefits of creativity, you'll come away feelin

S3: CH 38-40 May it Be, NO STRINGS, The Carpenter's Way, EPILOGUE

Mar 30th, 2023 46m 42s

How does listening impact true understanding and decision-making? What does it mean to live in the freedom of God, even with our identity? What is the "door" before joy, really? And in the epilogue, I'll give you a metaphor for uncertainty that

S3: CH 35-37 Like a Child, BENT out of SHAPE, Driver's Seat

Mar 20th, 2023 52m 41s

Why is going back to the basics of faith important? How can flaws become beautiful? And how does listening for Jesus's voice impact making decisions? These questions and more are explored in Chapters 35-37 of The Door Before Joy, the story we

S3: CH 32-34 The BURN, What a little LIGHT can do, KNOCK-KNOCK

Mar 12th, 2023 44m 13s

How did the beginning of the pandemic spark insight into four stages of uncertainty? What light shines brightest in darkness? And what show prompted a total rethink of Jesus's role in a faith journey. This and more will be discussed in CH 32-3

S3: CH 29-31 Birds and Branches, REMEMBER, Fly

Mar 4th, 2023 39m 28s

What can a different "call" look like? What's the benefit of remembering when it comes to taking steps in an unknown direction? And what does it mean to live in the FREEDOM of GOD? These are a few questions that arise in Chapters 29-31 of The D

S3: CH 25-28 Dear God, WTF?, DOOM'S EVE, Yes or No, UP

Mar 1st, 2023 43m 5s

How does a story about JOY start in frustration? What did the end of 2019 bring? What is the moment that presents the door? And what is required to walk through it? These are the concluding chapters in the DESERT stage of The Door Before Joy- a

S3: CH 22-24 WEEDS, Shifting Sand, WRESTLING

Feb 25th, 2023 35m 32s

Why the conundrum with church? What's so important about the MIDDLE of anything? And what to do when God isn't giving you what you ask for? These are a few of that arise during Chapters 22-24 of The Door Before Joy, which is a true story about

S3: CH 19-21 False Start, 40, REBUILDING

Feb 17th, 2023 39m 7s

How is waiting in faith like Halloween? Why the great expectations for turning 40? And what's the benefit of taking something apart? These are some of the questions we ponder in this episode, which introduces stage three of the journey. In Th

S3: CH 16-18 Picnic by the River, PLEASURE awakened, OPEN

Feb 12th, 2023 35m 8s

True Rest. Where to find it? And how did this podcast begin? These and other silver linings will be explored in Chapters 16-18 of The Door Before Joy, which is a true story about journeying through uncertainty that I am reading like an audio bo

S3: CH 13-15 New Rhythms, Close Encounters of a NEW KIND, Soul Surgery

Feb 9th, 2023 38m 37s

Leaving a career and plunging into the unknown comes with new rhythms--the good, the bad and the surprising--as questions of what gives IDENTITY and PURPOSE emerge. And is it possible to encounter God in a new, intimate way? These and other sil

S3: CH 10-12 Try Again, TREASURE, Outside-In

Feb 5th, 2023 33m 16s

How does a life-long "Christian" connect with God in a new way? And when leaving a cherished career, what is the true treasure? These and other silver linings will be explored in Chapters 10-12 of The Door Before Joy, which is a true story abou

S3: CH 7-9 The Lens We Choose, Thirsty, SEEDS

Feb 2nd, 2023 42m 1s

Do you wear FAITH GLASSES that your parents gave you or do you see things differently? Who are the "thirsty people?" And what kinds of seeds come from family? These and other silver linings will be explored in Chapters 7-9 of The Door Before J

S3: CH 4-6 When Life Demands a Pause, WEB, Beauty and the Breakdown

Jan 29th, 2023 44m 56s

When life doesn't go the way you planned, then what? How does STRESS change you? And when you get to the end of your rope, who catches you? These are a few of the questions that arise in Chapters 4-6 of The Door Before Joy, which is a true stor

Season 3- The Door Before Joy - INTRO through CH 3

Jan 26th, 2023 44m 37s

In season 3, we explore the UPSIDE of UNCERTAINTY through story-telling. I'll read The Door Before Joy (formerly known as Dear God, WTF?). It's a true story about four stages of uncertainty I discovered while searching for purpose and meaning d

Season Finale: It all comes down to this and you're worth it!

Nov 25th, 2019 22m 18s

If this is the only episode you listen to all season, it's worth it. Cuz YOU are worth it--shining your light! And, as moms, it's important we do so, not only for our children, but for ourselves. In this season finale, we explore what it means

Food is medicine, Thanksgiving tips, the importance of loving what you do and more--interview with Amanda Jones of Sensitive Functional Foods

Nov 18th, 2019 33m 34s

Australian native, nutritionist and naturopath Amanda Jones gives us the skinny on how food is medicine. Not only does she give her top 3 Thanksgiving tips in this episode, but she gives great life advice especially when it comes to living with

Sometimes the dream surfaces after the needs been met-- interview with Melissa Robertson

Nov 11th, 2019 27m 49s

We're talking with Melissa Robertson, #ladybossmom, who started Pepita's Preschool in her community because she saw a need and knew she could fill it. In this interview, she shares how starting a preschool wasn't her dream job, but now that she

Which voice are you listening to when making decisions? Interview with Karen Hogan of True Essence Seattle

Nov 4th, 2019 25m 24s

We're sitting down with Karen Hogan, a momma pal who recently left the corporate world to follow her heart's cry to trust her talent and open her own business. What fear did she have to silence in order to make this move? And did this decision

Identity Crisis or Invitatation to express yourself? The mom-work struggle (part 2)

Oct 28th, 2019 23m 19s

We're continuing the important discussion surrounding the mom-work-balance-struggle. We take a closer look at how your personality type impacts the decisions you make regarding work; moreover, we dive deeper into the unique design of who you we