Garden Convos

How do we respond when God blesses us? A conversation and prayer on stewarding our blessings, where we seek to give God the glory in our highs and lows.

Trusting God is not easy, yet so worth it. Let’s talk about it.

No es fácil confiar en Dios, pero si vale la pena. Hablemos sobre esto.

This year we have experience heightened political anxiety as a nation due to the election in November 2024, and having so many sources of information can be very overwhelming. This episode is not about opinions, but rather on how we respond in prayer and trusting that God is in control. No matter what happens, we can put our trust in that which is eternal and will provide us with hope in difficult...

Este año hemos experimentado una mayor ansiedad política como nación debido a las elecciones de noviembre de 2024, y tener tantas fuentes de información puede resultar muy abrumador. Este episodio no trata sobre opiniones, sino sobre cómo respondemos en oración y confiando en que Dios tiene el control. Pase lo que pase, podemos poner nuestra confianza en aquello que es eterno y que nos brindará es...

Part of healing your mind is RENEWING your mind. We are no longer bound by our flesh, but rather we live by the Spirit. Join me in prayer to learn how to daily surrender and grow in our fruitfulness through communion with God. 

Parte de sanar tu mente es RENOVAR tu mente. Ya no estamos atados a nuestra carne, sino que vivimos por el Espíritu. Únase conmigo en oración para aprender cómo rendirnos diariamente y crecer en nuestra fecundidad a través de la comunión con Dios.

Hay momentos en la vida en los que cuestionamos nuestro llamado y cuestionamos nuestra capacidad de ser quienes queremos ser. Podemos acudir a Dios para que nos recuerde nuestro llamado original: amar a Dios y amar a los demás. En este episodio miramos Jeremías 1 y nos enfocamos en orar para que Dios renueve nuestras mentes y nos dé fe para las partes de nosotros que aún no están calificadas. Dios...

There are moments in life where we question our calling, and question our ability to be who we want to be. We can look to God to remind us of our original calling, to love God and love others. In this episode we look at Jeremiah 1 and focus on praying for God to renew our minds and give us faith for the parts of us that are not qualified yet. God does not call the qualified, He qualifies the calle...

We all can relate to feeling lost and seeking direction from God through prayer is the best approach to these feelings. We discuss how we can feel lost when we lack discernment and going back to the simple pursuit of loving God can help provide the peace we seek when we feel lost. 

Todos podemos identificarnos con el sentimiento de pérdida y buscar la dirección de Dios a través de la oración es el mejor enfoque para estos sentimientos. Discutimos cómo podemos sentirnos perdidos cuando nos falta discernimiento y volver a la simple búsqueda de amar a Dios puede ayudar a proporcionar la paz que buscamos cuando nos sentimos perdidos.

We have all felt unloved and this impacts how we feel about ourselves and others. If we can understand the love God has for us and our call to love Him in return, we can experience love as God Himself. “I am loved” is an unshakable truth we get to pray over ourselves in this episode and combat those thoughts and emotions that fill us with doubts. 

Todos nos hemos sentido no amados y esto afecta cómo nos sentimos con nosotros mismos y con los demás. Si podemos comprender el amor que Dios tiene por nosotros y nuestro llamado a amarlo a cambio, podemos experimentar el amor como Dios mismo. “Yo soy amado” es una verdad inquebrantable por la que oramos por nosotros mismos en este episodio y combatimos esos pensamientos y emociones que nos llenan...

Unforgiveness can be the root of a lot of our mental and emotional struggles we face. From a biblical perspective, we get to pray for healing in this area of our lives and understand what forgiveness looks like for ourselves and others. Forgiveness does not always mean reconciliation, and understanding how to have healthy boundaries in our lives is part of the healing process.

La falta de perdón puede ser la raíz de muchas de las luchas mentales y emocionales que enfrentamos. Desde una perspectiva bíblica, podemos orar por sanación en esta área de nuestras vidas y comprender cómo es el perdón para nosotros y los demás. El perdón no siempre significa reconciliación, y comprender cómo establecer límites saludables en nuestras vidas es parte del proceso de sanación.

We have all felt far from God and these feelings can be addressed through prayer and understanding of what we do that makes us feel far from God. The Holy Spirit has given us access to God at all times, so the question is not if God has left us, but rather, what have we done to distance ourselves from Him? Through a mental health-informed conversation, we get to look at scripture and understand ho...

Todos nos hemos sentido lejos de Dios y estos sentimientos pueden abordarse mediante la oración y la comprensión de lo que hacemos que nos hace sentir lejos de Dios. El Espíritu Santo nos ha dado acceso a Dios en todo momento, por lo que la pregunta no es si Dios nos ha dejado, sino, ¿qué hemos hecho para distanciarnos de Él? A través de una conversación basada en la salud mental, podemos leer las...

Rest is significant for every aspect of our lives. Physically, spiritually, & mentally. Jesus took time to intentionally rest in God, so why wouldn’t we?  Allow God to define what productivity looks like instead of the fast-pace world we live in. The process is more important than the product. Let’s learn to rest more.

El descanso es importante para todos los aspectos de nuestras vidas. Físicamente, espiritualmente y mentalmente. Jesús se tomó tiempo para descansar intencionalmente en Dios, entonces ¿por qué nosotros no lo haríamos? Permita que Dios defina cómo es la productividad en lugar del mundo acelerado en el que vivimos. El proceso es más importante que el producto. Aprendamos a descansar más.

Depression is a very popular topic in society, right next to anxiety. What do we do when we experience this and how can we feel better? First, we must understand what depression is and detach ourselves from over-identifying with our emotions. The Word guides our identity and He Himself is the source of joy and peace that can replace those negative thought patterns that drive depression. Listen for...

En este episodio hablamos sobre como escuchamos la voz de Dios y entender que el está siempre hablándonos. La pregunta siempre es si tu estas en un hogar espiritual para escucharlo. También comparto sobre mi viaje misionero a Ecuador y que aprendí sobre el poder del Espíritu Santo.

Anxiety is a complex topic that is often generalized and misunderstood. This episode aims to provide a general understanding of anxiety, while focusing on how to practically approach it and change our thinking to be able to cope with these emotions in a healthy way. We also discuss the source of peace itself, and how we can go to God to be restored.

I recently went on a mission trip to Ecuador and in this episode I highlight what God taught me on this trip about hearing the Holy Spirit and loving others well through that. The supernatural can seem very daunting and confusing, but it is actually quite simple. Scripture indicates how God is not far from each of us, and a seeking heart. Is all you need. Why does this matter for mental health? Di...

The things that we consume spiritually, have an impact on our cognitions and what comes out of our mouths. As followers of Christ, we are called to a process of sanctification that requires us to develop our skills in self-awareness and making the effort to consume things that are healthy for our mind and spirit. 

Assessing for spiritual abuse is a complex but necessary aspect of counseling that is too often overlooked. In this episode we discuss a healthy approach to spirituality and take time to understand the effects of spiritual abuse and religious trauma.