Dwell Differently

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...

This week we get to have an honest conversation with Whitney Lowe about unbelief. She talks about how our faith isn't a finished product. We are constantly occupying a dual space of both faith and unbelief. And, we all need God to enable us to know him more and believe him more fully. Whitney shares about her own experience of overcoming an eating disorder and the challenge of believing God f...

Today we get to chat with Whitney Lowe, the creator of Scribble Devos. She shares how she started her ministry of beautiful daily devotionals on instagram.  If you've seen her work, you might be surprised to hear her share that her educational background doesn't include graphic design! Instead, God took her on a winding journey with a lot of loose ends that she wasn't sure would eve...

Dwell Co-founders, Vera and Natalie, discuss some faith and unbelief in this episode. They talk about times that they have struggled with unbelief. They also talk strategies for dealing with doubts when they come. It is just some good practical stuff all going back to this month's verse from Mark 9:24b:  I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief! Follow Dwell on Instagram and Facebook at @dw...

Sometimes in life, we try to pray the hard things away. We'd rather hold on to the illusion of stability that the world offers us instead of reaching for the true stability that Christ has secured for us.  In this week's podcast, Jillian shares about how she's felt this tension in her own life. Find out more about Jillian and her ministry : Even Here . Support the show KEEP UP WITH...

Grief is tricky. It hits us in waves and at unexpected times. But no matter when those moments of sadness or anger pop up, our God is there to hold our hand and keep us steady.  Jillian shares her experience with grief through the loss of her son and offers words of advice on how we can encourage and support the ones we love as they grieve. This month's verse: For I am the LORD your God who t...

This week Natalie chats with Jillian Dolberry about how God is with us even in unexpected circumstances. Jillian shares about how she met her husband, how counseling has positively impacted her life, and how God's Word has given her an anchor throughout her life.  This episode is only the first of three where we get to hear more about Jillian and how this month's verse has proven true in...

Hear Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott, Dwell Co-founders, talk about this month's verse: For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. (Isaiah 14:13) They talk about how God's help isn't just for the big things we're dealing with, but for our everyday situations. They share about the ways God is specifically meeting t...

Kenny King and William Marshall co-pastor Grace Bible Fellowship in Sikeston, Missouri. "Co... WHAT???" you say. You heard it right. They are Co -Pastors. Instead of a Senior Pastor and an Associate Pastor, this church has two equal Co-Pastors. It's a relationship of equality in leadership, preaching, decision making... all of it.  This month's memory verse, Romans 12:10, is fo...

In this episode of the Dwell Podcast we get to talk church. And, oh is it good. Our verse from Romans 12:10 is written to the church to encourage us to be devoted to one another and to love one another as a group of believers. So, I couldn't be more excited to have two co-pastors on the show to discuss what that kind of love looks like in their church. William Marshall and Kenny King are the...

Meet Kenny King and William Marshall, Co-pastors of Grace Bible Fellowship in Sikeston, Missouri. When I heard their story, I was floored, and couldn't wait talk with them. They were both Senior Pastors in the same town at two different churches, one primarily black and the other primarily white. When they met and discovered their shared beliefs about the gospel and their passion for racial r...

This week Vera and I talk about the themes in Romans 12:10. It says, "Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves." It seems pretty simple on the surface, but it's a sincerely difficult verse to live out in our daily lives. Think about it. It's tough to consider others before ourselves, isn't it? We talk about how we both struggle to do this. And,...

Sure, we might say that we want to find satisfaction in Christ, but what does that really look like? In this episode, Polly Conner shares some really practical insights into how WE CAN TAKE THE NEXT SMALL STEP towards finding true joy in Jesus.  Here are some of the things we discuss: >>>  The difference between our "thinking brain" and our "feeling brain". >>&gt...

In this episode we continue our conversation with Polly Conner, a mom, a writer, Co-founder of Thriving Home, and a pastor's wife. It is just such a good episode!  I learned so much that I just can't help but say...  "PREACH ON, Preacher's Wife!" She really dives into this  this idea of satisfaction, talking about what it means and how it should look (not just like warm fu...

Do you feel like your constantly trying to keep all the plates spinning??? And, just getting dinner on those plates feels like a really tall order? Well, in this episode you're going to hear from Polly Conner. She and her friend, Rachel Tiemeyer, founded Thriving Home, a company dedicated to encouraging and equipping women to thrive. In this episode, she shares about all the different plates...

Get the skinny on Vera and Natalie's favorite 2019 verses. Hear how they were blown away by what God did in 2019. And hear about what they are excited for in 2020! Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the con...

In this episode Vera and Natalie discuss the routines that help them seek God each and every day.  S A T I S F Y   U S   in the morning  with your  unfailing L O V E, that we may  S I N G  for  J O Y &  be  G L A D  all our days. (Psalm 90:14) Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter...

Hailey Nogler has been down some difficult roads. Most recently, she has spent the last couple of years fighting cancer in her daughter, Karlee. In this episode, she shares what trusting God with the battle really looks like. She's honest and real, and it isn't all perfect. She talks about how fear and anxiety aren't the same thing as distrust or lack of hope. She shares about the i...

In this episode, hear Hailey Nogler relate this month's verse from Ephesians 2:17 about the PEACE of JESUS to her own life. She shares about how that peace has been an anchor in the storm of her daughter, Karlee's, diagnosis and continued battle with leukemia.  Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @ver...