Breathing In Christ

In this gentle guided breath practice, Deacon Marsha Roscoe invites you to slow your breathing, settle your body, and imagine yourself beside a quiet stream where Christ meets you with His peaceful presence. Inspired by Jesus' invitation to receive "living water" in John 4, this practice offers a simple introduction to Christian meditation without extended periods of silence. Whether you're feelin...

In this episode of Breathing in Christ, Deacon Marsha Roscoe explores the 80/20 Rule (Pareto Principle) and its surprising insights for our spiritual lives. Discover how focusing on the small, impactful practices that bring you closer to Christ can lead to an abundant life. Read more at Breathing In Christ

In this second episode, we explore aligning core faith values with God's love as our compass for setting intentions and guiding life choices. With Jesus and Peter as our model, this episode invites listeners to take bold steps onto the water to which Jesus invites us—one breath at a time. Read more at Breathing In Christ

Life is full of choices, and often, we find ourselves on autopilot, making decisions without conscious thought. Living without intention can lead to exhaustion and even poor health. In this first episode in our Journey of Intentional Living series, Deacon Marsha Roscoe explores an alternative that begins with God’s first recorded question in history and a question that serves as the launchpad for...

In a fast-paced world filled with stress, anxiety, and a constant rush, finding balance and meaning can often feel like an impossible challenge. Explore the sacred connection between our Genesis and the divine design of circadian rhythms on 'Living in Holy Rhythm.' Read more at Breathing In Christ

According to an American Psychological Association’s Stress in AmericaTM online survey, 27 percent of Americans are so stressed they cannot function. In Luke’s Gospel, Jesus invites his disciples not to worry, for life is more than food, and the body more than clothing. He reminds us that “where our treasure is, our heart will be also.” As a worrying, stressed-out culture, Jesus offers an alternat...

In this interview, Rev. Lisa Barnes shares her new-found passion for cooking, the kitchen, and the table as places of encountering Jesus. Read more at Breathing In Christ

One body - this is all we get. We live well when we take responsibility for choices, behaviors, and lifestyle that lead toward optimal health and wellbeing. In this Podcast, Deacon Marsha Roscoe explores ways to actively contribute to our wellness and invites us to pay attention to what our bodies need most. Read more at Breathing In Christ

At its essence, mindfulness is the ability to be fully present - aware of where you are and what you are doing - without judgment. We possess the basic ability to live mindfully. In this podcast, Deacon Marsha Roscoe shares why mindfulness is important and a focus in 2023. Read more at Breathing In Christ

More and more of us find ourselves dangerously tired and burnt out. Jesus offers an alternate path. Deacon Marsha Roscoe explores Ruth Haley Barton’s book resources which have shaped her ability to slow down and make space for solitude with God. Read more at Breathing In Christ

In this Breathing in Christ podcast, Deacon Marsha Roscoe interviews the Rev. Dr. Gary Neal Hansen, author of Kneeling with Giants, to explore how Christian theology, spirituality, and community are food for our faith journey. Read more at Breathing In Christ

The winter months can be long and hard for many. In this episode, Deacon Marsha Roscoe shares personal insights that might help others navigate the SAD season. Read more at Breathing In Christ

Are you tired? Worn out? At the end of your rope? Jesus’ invitation to replace weariness and exhaustion with rest for our souls is only a breath away. Keeping our eyes on the sacred - the holy - is a spiritual practice. What dry bones in your life need a breath of fresh air, a burst of new life from the Spirit? Read more at Breathing In Christ

Jamie Kopinetz has served the community as a police officer for more than 20 years. In this vulnerable interview, learn how his relationship with God shapes the way he loves and leads. Read more at Breathing In Christ

God’s promises and actions are often far greater than anything we might desire. Reflecting on the Walk to Emmaus, Deacon Marsha Roscoe invites us to notice how, through the ongoing gift of the resurrection, God sends the Jesus we need, more than the Jesus we want. Read more at Breathing In Christ

Deacon Marsha Roscoe and Dr. Kristen Albert, President of Turning Points, explore the importance of trauma awareness and better understanding how trauma shows up in our bodies. Read more at Breathing In Christ

Deacon Marsha Roscoe interviews Gregory Kratzer, a high school history teacher and philosophy enthusiast, about the spiritual power of habit. Read more at Breathing In Christ

Deacon Marsha Roscoe invites us to consider Christ-minded intention setting as guiding principles for how we want to be, live, and show up in the world. Read more at Breathing In Christ

As a result of her time in Costa Rica, Christian minimalist, author, blogger, and Lost Resort reality TV show cast member Pastor Becca Ehrlich reflects on her self-discovery experiences and post-retreat healing. Read more at Breathing In Christ

Focusing on forgiveness, one of the most difficult teachings in the New Testament, Marsha shares how forgiveness touches the rawest part of our lives and is where we need Jesus the most. Read more at Breathing In Christ

Marsha shares how the Breathing in Christ wholeness journey set to launch in October, 2020, is a 12-month transformational experience empowered by God’s divine design. Guiding communities in discovering the deepest calling that transforms God’s potential, together we learn, practice, grow and become God’s truest nature in our lives. Learn more about this experience at https://breathinginchrist.com...

Christian minimalist, author, blogger, and Lost Resort reality TV show cast member Pastor Becca Ehrlich pauses mid-season to share how chronic illness, the death of her son, and her faith led her to Costa Rica on a journey of self-discovery. Photo Credit: FELICIA GRAHAM/TBS Read more at Breathing In Christ

Inspired by Roger Joslin’s book, Running the Spiritual Path (2004), Marsha shares the surprising gifts in running as a spiritual discipline, including finding God as the pacer in our lives. Read more at Breathing In Christ

In this podcast, Marsha explores the relationship between God as creator and us as creation. Read more at Breathing In Christ

Marsha Roscoe wrestles with the deep lamenting and despair of the injustices all around and invites us to consider what God is doing in these moments and how we are called to respond. In this podcast, she also announces the July Breathing in Christ book study is Austin Channing Brown’s I’m Still Here. Read more at Breathing In Christ