Free And Light

In this episode we are reminded that regularly remembering God’s faithfulness allows us to weather the storms of life when they come. And, when we meet God in the midst of our pain and in our most extreme emotions, we can know that He is right there with us; speaking to us as a comforting father. Topics discussed in this episode: Our favorite adventures of all time! (jungles, ATV’s, and volcanoes!...

Oftentimes we think that God’s love for us is dependent on what we do for Him; but the reality is that there is nothing that we could do to change His love for us. If we learn how to slow down and listen, God is repeatedly saying to us “you are enough, I love you.” And sometimes, God's message of his love for us comes from unexpected places; like our children.  Topics discussed in this episod...

Most of us would like to say that we fully trust God in every aspect of our lives. However, It’s in the hardest moments when that trust is truly tested. Are we confident that God will come through when it matters the most? Join us as Kelli shares her story of a parents worst fear and how God met her in the midst of it. Topics discussed in this episode: What We’re Loving: Stretching, Cold Plunge, a...

In the moments when we feel the need to power up and control the most; those are the pinnacle moments to hand over to God. Being fully present means being fully conscious of the moment and free from the noise of internal dialogue. It’s often associated with feelings of stillness and peace. What if we asked God what He wanted us to know and/or do in a given situation instead of reacting? Topics dis...

The currency of the twenty-first century is a story. Our hope is that as you listen to us share from our lives that you can join us in discovering just how much listening to God changes everything! Cast: Tim Shelton, Josh Collesano, Kelli Shelton and Bill Holbrook Topics discussed in this episode: Season One of Free And Light Season Two of Free And Light seekwell.org This podcast is an offering of...

A guided listening experience to help you hear the voice of God. If you’d like to learn more about what it means to listen, check out season 2, episode 9! This podcast is an offering of Seek Well. To find out more about us visit seekwell.org

A guided experience to help you release control back to God. If you’d like to learn more about what it means to surrender and how to live surrendered to God; listen to season 2, episode 13! This podcast is an offering of Seek Well. To find out more about us visit seekwell.org

Join us in this bonus episode with a guided experience to help you settle before God. If you’d like to learn more about what it means to settle and how to live settled; listen to season 2, episode 3! This podcast is an offering of Seek Well. To find out more about us visit seekwell.org

What does it take to stay the course in our pursuit of Jesus? That question can best be answered by learning from those who have a lifetime of experience. In this episode Tim interviews his Dad Al and discovers that his story of faith wasn’t perfect. Al grew up in poverty with divorced parents who didn’t follow Jesus. After finding God as a boy, his life changed by allowing older men to mentor him...

Following Jesus is difficult. Life can be hard and spiritual growth rarely comes easy. So, how do we keep moving forward in our pursuit of God? In this episode we discuss three key practices that will help you seek Jesus well for a lifetime. Topics discussed in this episode: - The tension of staying the course -How to take every thought captive -Following Jesus is best done in community -How to ab...

 After years of struggling with infertility, Kaya was angry with God. She struggled to believe her prayers were being heard or that God even cared. A breakthrough came when she learned to surrender her desires to God’s plan. Kaya was able to unpack the root of her pain, and was able to find peace and joy in the midst of her circumstances. Topics discussed in this episode: Kaya’s story of infe...

Do you really want what God wants for your life? Or do you want what you want? The reality is that most people make Jesus their Savior, but few make Him their King. In this episode, we talk about the process of surrender and why it’s critical to finding the life that Jesus offers. Topics discussed in this episode: - The origin story of how we named Seek Well - What it takes to follow Jesus with al...

Christine Zagunis knew a lot about God. She attended church and was in multiple bible studies. But, it wasn’t until she heard God speak to the deepest part of her heart that true transformation began. In this episode, we unpack Christine’s first experience listening to God and how it changed her life. Topics discussed in this episode: Approval and Materialism Christine’s experience at GETAWAY Lear...

Topics discussed in this episode: - Doom scrolling -The playbook/tactics of the enemy -What God’s voice sounds like -How feedback loops inform our lives -Filtering our thoughts and emotions -How to discern between The Three Voices (our voice, God’s voice, the enemy’s voice) Resources mentioned in this episode: 1. Sandgrain Studio Prints 2. Nature’s Bakery Fig Bar 3. The Body Keep The Score by Bess...

Dr. LaTanya Carter is a bit of a unicorn. She holds a PhD in psychology from Michigan State University and a Masters of Divinity from Moody Theological Seminary. During this conversation we lean on both sets of her expertise to unpack how the battle for our mind impacts our ability to hear the voice of God. Topics discussed in this episode: The intersection of psychology and faith Jesus’s teaching...

Hearing God speak is not as mysterious or mystical as it sounds. In fact, with practice we can learn to listen for God’s voice in each moment of our lives. In this episode, we unpack how to listen to the voice of God. Topics discussed in this episode: Does God still speak to us? Why don’t we hear from God? Misconceptions with listening to God How God speaks to us  What does His voice sound li...

In this conversation, we talk with David Miles about the importance of sabbath and how to cultivate a rhythm of rest in our lives. David is a local pastor with a passion for the practice of Sabbath. He is currently doing his Doctor of Ministry with an emphasis on Sabbath at the Eugene Peterson Center. And yet, he is wrestling with this practice in his personal life. Topics discussed in this episod...

American culture has twisted our relationship between work and rest; expecting us to keep up the pace which leaves us tired and worn out. One of the consequences is that we find ourselves working for rest instead of living in God’s original design; a rhythm of life that rests once a week so that we can live from the overflow of God’s rest. Topics discussed in this episode: - The illusion of vacati...

Geoffrey Neal is a corporate securities attorney in Arkansas. In this episode we talk about how he has been pushing back against the unsustainable pace of corporate America, and the fruit that is coming from his life as he learns to slow down. Topics discussed in this episode: - The tension of working in corporate America and following Jesus -The impact of hurry on his family -Learning to slow dow...

We are in the midst of a burnout epidemic; our lives are moving too fast and it’s wrecking our souls. Living like Jesus means that we must move at a different pace than the world, which feels almost impossible these days. In this episode, we unpack how the spiritual practice of slowing will help us live a life of love, fully present in a fast paced world. Topics discussed in this episode: -The bur...

Jon is the Creative and Worship Pastor of The Woods Church. He’s also the founder and leader of the Overflow Conference ; an annual worship and creative conference. Jon also leads The Woods Church School of Leadership . In this episode we sit down with Jon to talk about burnout, his sabbatical, and how ultimately learning to simply BE with God has impacted his relationship with God AND those in hi...

Join us in this bonus episode with a guided experience meant to help you settle before God. This podcast is an offering of Seek Well. To find out more about us visit seekwell.org

Our culture of hurry has created a low hum of anxiety in most of our lives and it’s damaging our souls. As Dallas Willard said, “hurry is the great enemy of spiritual life.” So what can we do to fight back against the pace of the world? We can slow down and learn to settle our souls. In this episode we unpack the spiritual Practice of Settling. Topics discussed in this episode: - Living hurried (a...

Chris Greer left Orange County, California to get out of the crazy pace of life. His deepest desire was to follow Jesus in the rhythms He modeled for us. After five years of settling in Little Rock, Arkansas, Chris has found a deeper connection with God and discovered his purpose for the next season of his life. Topics discussed in this episode: - Chris’s journey from Pastor to Author and Entrepre...

We are all searching for the “good life”. We all have our own definition of what it looks like and, if we are being honest, it is what drives most of us day-to-day. But, what if the life we are pursuing isn’t the life Jesus has for us? Topics discussed in this episode: The three parts to season two: be still, listen, and seek well The BIG question: What is the “good life” and how do I find it? The...