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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 New month. New verse! We're jumping in and talking all about the fruits of the Spirit today. This list can sometimes feel intimidating, can't it? But when the Spirit is at work in us, and we step out in faith to...

How do you choose which verse to memorize? How did you come up with that design? Can I get past designs?  You guys are curious about Dwell, and we love it! We're taking a little break from our normal podcast today so we can spend some time answering a few of your Dwell questions! Still have more you want to know? Feel free to email us any time! dwell@dwelldifferently.com. Support the show KEE...

You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden (Matt 5:14) What a month it has been! Dwelling on this verse has been good for our souls.  Today, Vera & Natalie wrap up some final thoughts on what it means to be the light of the world. Light is so POWERFUL! No amount of darkness can ever overcome it! Isn't that encouraging!? Thanks so much for tuning in today. Enjo...

You are the light of the world. A town on a hill cannot be hidden (Matt 5:14) We don't know about you guys, but we have LOVED memorizing this verse and talking about it with Jamie Ivey this month! During our last chat with Jamie, we are taking a look at how comparison and discontentment can impact our ability to be a light in our world.  Jamie shares some great illustrations and tips with us...

You are the light of the world. A town on a hill cannot be hidden (Matt 5:14) Your voice matters. Your light matters. Whether you're home with little kids, running a major corporation, or anywhere in between, you have exactly what you need to shine your light to those around you.  In our conversation with Jamie today, we put to rest the idea that hustle is what matters most, and we embrace th...

Pull up a chair, get cozy, and let us introduce you to our September guest, Jamie Ivey. You are going to LOVE hearing from our friend, Jamie, this month! She chose our verse for the month: You are the light of the world. A town on a hill cannot be hidden (Matt 5:14).  In today's episode, we talk about how we can use our gifts and passions to shine the light of Jesus in our sphere of influence...

A mustard seed is so small! But what if our faith sometimes feels even smaller? If you've ever had those times of feeling like your faith is small, you are not alone. In our final chat with Lacey, we are talking about what it's like to struggle in our faith. Thanks to Lacey Rabalais, the Homegrown Theologian, for chatting about Matthew 17:20b with us this month! Check out her website and...

Today we dive deeper into our August verse - Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. -Matthew 17:20B Have you ever wondered what this means? Natalie and Lacey spend some time discussing the context of our verse. Specifically, they talk about the importance of who w...

In today's episode, we chat with Lacey Rabalais about the importance of sharing the Word with our kids from a very young age. As a mom of 2 littles, Lacey has learned a lot about this topic, and she even offers us some FREE resources to help us out. Whether you're a mom, a Sunday School teacher, a babysitter, or a neighbor to young kids - you will love hearing Lacey's tips and her h...

Do you feel like your faith is small? Well, this episode is for you. Vera and Nat talk about what God requires. Vera says, "Thankfully God is not requiring the perfect person, the perfect faith, the perfect whatever. He is asking us to come raw and give him what we have, even if it's as small as a mustard seed. And, I just love that. I can show up with that." This episode is "s...

Freedom Stories.  This month we've been telling our freedom stories. And, this last installment is soooooo good: Meet Sara! She is our customer service gal. We absolutely love her, and if you've ever had a question or concern, you probably get a sense of why we love her so much. Her love for Jesus is just evident, and she lives out her faith in serving our members!  On the podcast this w...

So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed. (John 8:36) This month we're celebrating our freedom in Christ by telling our stories. On this episode, hear about the amazing work of Jesus in the life of one of Dwell's Co-founders, Natalie Abbott. She spent almost two years searching for God before she came to a crisis of faith saying, "Either that book (the Bible) is true and...

FREEDOM STORIES. On our podcast this month we're sharing our freedom stories, and they are sooooo good! As a Dwell team, we have each seen God connect with us in some pretty amazing ways. That's why we're so committed to helping you connect with God too! So, tune in and take a listen this month to these awesome gals! This week we get to hear from Melody Sullivan. She's the love...

FREEDOM STORIES. This month we're telling our freedom stories. Every Christian has a story of how Jesus set her free. And, each of the amazing women of Dwell has a compelling story of how Jesus set her free. So, listen along on our podcast this week to hear Dwell's Co-founder, Vera Schmitz, share her freedom story. Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.co...

Oh this episode! It is such a good real conversation between sisters (Vera & Nat). They break down this month's verse about freedom in Christ.  Here are some of the questions they tackle: What exactly does it mean to be set free? What are we set free from?  How can we live more free lives on the daily?  How can we share the freedom we have with others?  It's some good stuff based on...

In this episode, Glenna Marshall about connecting with God when we don't feel like it. She encourages us to persevere even when we feel resistant to spending time in God's word. She encourages us to apply the promise we find in our verse this month, that when we dwell with God, we will find rest in him. w h o e v e r // d w e l l s i n // t h e // s h e l t e r o f // t h e // M o s t //...

Sometimes we use our Bibles like a Magic 8 Ball. We go to it with a question and we shake it up and want the perfect answer fro our situation. This was Glenna Marshall's approach to the Bible as a young pastor's wife. But, through a season of infertility and sadness, she learned how to not just go to the Bible for answers but to meet with the God of the universe. Glenna speaks to the pra...

Today we have the joy of speaking with author, Glenna Marshall. If you listened to our previous podcast, you may recognize this name- Glenna's husband, William, joined us earlier to discuss their unique experience with racial unity.  We are honored to get to hear more about that topic from Glenna.  Listen in to hear our conversation about how Glenna is navigating significant life situations i...

At Dwell, we are all so broken-hearted by the racism and injustice in our nation. So this week we're stepping away from our ordinary conversations about our verse to listen to our brothers, Kenny King & William Marshall. They are co-pastors working together as co-leaders, co-equals and friends in their beautiful gospel-centered diverse church. In this episode, they speak about Godly respo...

On this episode Rebecca Welsh, founder of the HALO Foundation, shares about how her entire organization runs on the shoulders of volunteers. And, EVERY LITTLE BIT matters. Rebecca encourages us to live out our verse this month: Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow. Isaiah 1:17 Find out more about Rebecca's work...

Feeling uninspired? Wondering what you can do to make a difference in the world? This episode is for you! Rebecca Welsh has dedicated her life to making a positive impact on the lives of at-risk children around the world. Five years ago, she battled through a major health crisis. Instead of throwing in the towel, she came out on the other side with an increased passion for continuing the work that...

In this Episode, Natalie interviews her sister, Rebecca Welsh. You heard it right, Natalie and Vera (Dwell's founders) have another sister, and she is a for-real, powerhouse! She founded The Halo Foundation, a non-profit that works to help one more child spend one less day alone. They serve kids who don't have a foundation of a family, from at risk and homeless youth in the U.S. to kids...

Have you ever been sucker punched by the Spirit? Vera has. She was minding her own beeswax on a regular Sunday morning when a girl from her church stood up and asked if anyone knew the owner of the local night club. She had an immediate realization that she was that person. And, she absolutely knew that the Holy Spirit was calling her to action. We don't all get that kind of gut punch when Go...

This month we’ve been considering doubt. What better time than a pandemic to be forced to face those things that send us down the path of unbelief? On this episode, Natalie and Vera get real with you and discuss their own repetitive doubts, such as: “God, what in the are you doing in all of this?” and “How can I live out my calling right now?” They talk about how God has both a plan and a calling...

If you've ever struggled to face your own unbelief and lean into what you really think is true about Jesus, today's episode is for you. The enemy loves to tell us that our struggle with unbelief is unique or damning to our faith- but that is not the truth! Whitney shares with us why she thinks our struggle with unbelief might often be a good thing.  Listen in as we wrap up our chats with...