Curious Living

In today's divisive culture we may be finding it harder than ever to express our faith openly - especially in the workplace. In this episode, we unpack this challenge and learn ways to overcome our fear of providing "sacred" leadership in all aspects of our life. Peggy provides incredible insights that can help us navigate this hostile climate and be the people God is calling us to be in the world...

What a cool thing to ponder! How is cooking related to scripture? That is the curious question we are pondering on this episode and I'm sure you will be as intrigued by this conversation as we were! Guest Info: Jill Dobrowansky resides in Manahawkin, New Jersey, with her husband of 30 years, Eric. Together, they have one son who recently married the woman of his dreams. Jill has been a teacher and...

Sometimes we feel like we are not able to truly make a difference as just one person. Then, we just give up or move on saying, "the larger, more powerful groups or entities will make the difference - I'm just not significant enough."  But we ARE powerful enough to make a positive change in this world! Our guest for this episode helps us identify the many ways we can be a catalyst for change. Guest...

This has to be one of my favorite interviews so far. I literally could have talked with El for hours! I believe you will tag this as one of your favorites, too, as El's contagious joy leads us to find our own joy in the midst of, what seems to be, a joyless world. She offers wise and easy tools for us to find joy even in challenging situations in life. And, she provides some of the best advice I'v...

We have all been there . . . grieving, frustrated, hurt, angry. We have all had to endure times in our lives when we are devastated and wondering how God could allow such a horrible thing to take place. We cry out to God and ask "why?" Our guest in today's episode has also had moments like this and she shares how she struggled, cried out to God, and found hope along her own journey. You won't want...

Many churches are opening as COVID restrictions are lifted. Yet, churches are finding that the number of people that used to worship on their campus is much lower than before. Part of that is due to the concerns some have for their health as well as those who may not be vaccinated yet. However, there is a part of our faithful population that has become accustomed to worshiping at home. We will alw...

Easter is the ultimate reminder of new life, new growth, and how even after a lifeless winter there can be something new. We have all experienced a very long time of feeling lifeless - of feeling as though we want something new. With Easter just around the corner, we can embrace the "newness" it brings and especially how God makes all things new. In this episode, Pastor Jan shares not only some gr...

As followers of Christ, we are called to share the good news of the Gospel with others. We want to do this, and we know we are called to do this, but so often we hesitate. We worry about how the other person will respond. Will they get angry? Will our words push them further away from God? Will we be able to defend our faith if they ask questions? What if we say the wrong thing? Our guest for this...

It's difficult to remain positive these days - especially when so many around us seem to be negative all of the time. How can we overcome all of this negativity? Life coach, Kerry Rasenberger, joins us in this episode to provide wonderful tools for us to put to use when we are trying to stay positive in today's negative world. Make sure you check out the show notes below to make note of the lists...

Marriages tend to take a back seat whenever life throws a curveball at us. The kids are in two different ball leagues and they are mostly out of town. His job requires traveling now. The kids are having to do virtual school now and need a lot of help with their school work. Her mom moved in with them after her father died. You get the picture. Life will always get in the way. But, our marriage, th...

Parenting is one of the most challenging jobs we have as adults with kids. This grows exponentially when our cute cherub-faced little ones become teenagers. As parents, we continually seek out ways to help our teens become responsible, compassionate, and wise adults. This is not easy - especially in today's world. In this episode, we talk with Andrew Kirk, the director of youth ministries at Willi...

We have been forced to change more over the past 10 months than we ever have. COVID has put us all in situations where we've had to change and adapt if we want to continue life as we know it. Now, with a new year and a whole new set of potential obstacles ahead, we are facing even more change - in our personal lives, in our communities, and in our country.  Changing is not simple or easy for most...

It's a new year (thank goodness!) and many of us are already considering what new year's resolutions we plan to make. The question we tackle in this episode is how we can avoid the typical resolutions and adopt goals that are more meaningful and less about us and more about others. Our guest, Whitney Cassell, helps guide our conversation and offers an enlightened perspective. Happy new year! Show...

"Peace on earth" is a common quote spoken and read during the Christmas season. But "peace" is far from what many of us feel. Studies show that anxiety and depression is higher than ever due to the myriad of struggles in our world today. So how does one find "peace" in the midst of all of this? Pastor Jan tackles this tough question and provides incredible wisdom and insight to help us find that p...

2020 has been a very difficult year for many of us. It is easy to focus on the negative things COVID has brought into our lives. But, what if we chose to focus on the positive things that have come instead? What if we found a place of gratitude for this moment in time?  In this episode we will do just that. Rev. Dr. Nancy Rankin helps us take a step back and examine our lives through a lens of gra...

As with most things these days we are all wondering what our world will look like post COVID. How will things change? How will they remain the same? One of the institutions that has had to make the biggest shift in how they do things is our education system. Not only have the administrators and teachers made huge shifts, but families are having to shift as well. So what does this mean moving forwa...

This is a question people of faith are struggling with these days. Coronavirus, political division, racial tensions,

After being cooped up in our homes and away from others for such a long period of time, many of us may be looking for ways to get back out there and help those in need. Who are these "others?" Are they our neighbors? How can we help them most right now? Are their needs more than they were prior to COVID? In this episode we talk with the Executive Director of the Mooresville Christian Mission, Amy...

We are living in a time of uncertainty and chaos. Due to COVID we have encountered so many changes and unknowns. There are those whose jobs have literally been eliminated because they are no longer needed. Some who are working from home are suffering because they don't feel as productive. Even parents are questioning their parenting skills as they try, and fail, to help their children with online...

Today's world is incredibly divisive. And that's to be expected, to some degree, because we are all unique individuals with differing opinions. However, we have lost the ability to still like one another if we disagree. In some cases, we see violence erupt due to this divisiveness. So why can't we get along even when we disagree? How is this effecting the church and those of us who are called to l...

Today's world is incredibly divisive. And that's to be expected, to some degree, because we are all unique individuals with differing opinions. However, we have lost the ability to still like one another if we disagree. In some cases, we see violence erupt due to this divisiveness. So why can't we get along even when we disagree? What's the science behind that? And, how can we do a better job of g...

**This is part 2 of a 2-part series Our human nature is to judge others within seconds of meeting them. Depending on the circumstances, we deem them a "good person" or a "bad person" based on how they look, their behavior, or their past actions. We ponder this question today as we see more and more hostility in the world, name calling, and inappropriate assumptions being made about people. And, wh...

Our human nature is to judge others within seconds of meeting them. Depending on the circumstances, we deem them a "good person" or a "bad person" based on how they look, their behavior, or their past actions. We ponder this question today as we see more and more hostility in the world, name calling, and inappropriate assumptions being made about people based on the color of their skin. And, what...

In these days of COVID-19, quarantine, and uncertainty, we are all wondering what happened to our "normal" lives. When will we be able to dine out without masks again? Will our kids go to school like normal? Will I still have a job in six months? For many of us, our lives have literally been turned upside down. This type of stress can affect us in many ways - spiritually, emotionally, and physical...

In these days of COVID-19, quarantine, and uncertainty, we are all wondering what happened to our "normal" lives. When will we be able to dine out without masks again? Will our kids go to school like normal? Will I still have a job in six months? For many of us, our lives have literally been turned upside down. This type of stress can affect us in many ways - spiritually, emotionally, and physical...