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We're taking a one-week pause from our Summer of Sabbath: Revisited series for a conversation you'll be glad you didn't miss. This week on Glordinary, I’m welcoming my friend, Todd Bradford. It’s a conversation about faith, family, work, recovery, illness, and learning to trust God through every unexpected turn. Todd's story includes cancer, sobriety, motorcycles, food pantries, and more than a fe...

This week's conversation landed on the calendar at just the right time. With Independence Day just around the corner, it got me thinking...if there's one thing Americans don't like, it's being told what we can't do. (Shocking, I know.) This week, as fireworks fill the sky and we celebrate freedom, let's talk about another kind of freedom—the kind God offers through Sabbath. Together we'll revisit...

A Summer of Sabbath Replay Episode! Enjoy, my Friend! Change can be difficult. Sometimes the older I get, the less I need to learn…and the more I need to unlearn. Habits I’ve picked up. Methods for how I do things. Hmm…that can’t be just me. Do you ever feel this way? Turns out, we’re not the only ones needing to unlearn a thing or two. Let's talk about Exodus 16 when God re-introduces the Sabbath...

I have this blue-and-white tote bag that goes just about everywhere with me. At this point, it's basically my emotional support bag. Bills to pay. Plans to make. Books to read. Reading glasses. Random protein bars. A life insurance policy with 47 gajillion medical questions to renew. You know, the essentials. Maybe you have a “tote bag” too… one that feels like you're carrying all.the.things. We'r...

A Summer of Sabbath Replay Episode! Enjoy, my Friend! Do you ever feel like you just need permission to stop? To stop from the constant day-in and day-out of life. To stop from the tyranny of the urgent and the sensory overload of life. To stop from the stress, the woes, the fears, the labor. Permission granted. Yes, when it comes to Sabbath, we not only have permission to stop, but a responsibili...

My Grammy always had a list. Honestly, so do I. This week on Glordinary , we’ll chat about To-Do lists, dough, manna, Sabbath, and how we keep collecting "just one more thing" to do. The problem is, the list never really ends. And giving up a whole day to Sabbath seems unrealistic with that To-Do list staring back at us. But what if Sabbath isn't about what you can't do? What if it's about what yo...

A Summer of Sabbath Replay Episode! Enjoy, my Friend! I love a good origin story. There’s just something about beginnings, right? Sabbath might be one of the greatest origin stories of all time. Woven into the fabric of creation itself, it doesn’t get much more “beginning” than that. Yet, I found when it came to practicing Sabbath, I really didn’t have a good starting place. You too? Let’s change...

Two years ago, way back on Episode #15, we talked about shoulder seasons and all the things we carry. This summer, we're revisiting Sabbath with a different question: What if the issue isn't what we're shouldering? What if it's the pace of what we're shouldering? After returning from vacation with sunburned shoulders and a few fresh reminders about hurry, I'm reflecting on how easily rush becomes...

A Summer of Sabbath Replay Episode! Enjoy, my Friend! How are you feeling today? Tired, worn, burned out? I'm guessing your response, like mine, probably wouldn't be "well-rested." Life is fast and furious! It's why we crave down-time, vacation, and a chance to unplug. Not only are we wired for respite, our bodies (and souls) actually require it. Join me as we chat through Matthew 11:28-30. We'll...

Two years ago, we started a tradition here on Glordinary…and apparently, we still need it. In this kickoff episode for Summer of Sabbath: Revisited, we’re slowing down with fresh eyes to revisit what God was teaching us then—and what He may still be teaching us now. From beach days and bonfires to burnout and winter-in-the-soul weariness, we’re talking honestly about how quickly life pulls us back...

Riddle me this: Why is it often easier to spot the gaps in our lives than the growth? The unfinished places. The weak spots. The things we wish we knew, handled better, or had figured out by now. Let’s chat about that. We’re heading to Nehemiah 4 and discovering the hope tucked inside one small but powerful phrase: “the gaps were being closed.” Together, we’ll talk about parenting, fear, discourag...

For this special episode of Glordinary , I’m sharing something deeply personal: a graduation letter written to our daughter, Sophia. But somewhere along the way, I realized these words weren’t just for her. They’re the reminders all of us need when life changes, when the future feels uncertain, and when we wonder if we’re truly ready for what’s next. This episode is about the things that matter mo...

What if the “hmm…” moments in your life aren’t random at all? In this special guest interview wrapping up our Say What? series, I sit down with my dear friend, Alicia Takens, for a rich and honest conversation about learning to recognize the sacred thread God is weaving through our stories. Together, we talk about what it looks like to pause long enough to ponder, notice where God is showing up in...

Not everything in life comes with a clear yes or no. Some moments just sit with us—unfinished, unclear, a little confusing. Grab your coffee, and let’s talk about those quiet, in-between spaces. And hey, we might even learn a thing or two from Mary, who “pondered” what God was doing, even when she didn’t fully understand it. What if instead of rushing past those moments, we actually paid attention...

Ever find yourself stuck in the “maybe”? Not a clear yes. Not a firm no. Just…back and forth. In this week’s episode of Glordinary, we’re talking about that in-between space—the overthinking, the second-guessing, and the fear of getting it wrong that keeps us stuck longer than we’d like to admit. From a not-so-simple timeshare “maybe” to a powerful picture in Scripture, we’ll look at what indecisi...

Some episodes feel light. This one doesn’t, sadly. This week, I’m stepping into the raw reality of grief after the sudden loss of a close friend’s mother—someone who felt like family to me. The kind of loss that stops you in your tracks and makes you whisper, “Everything about this feels wrong.” Because it does. Because it is. In this episode, I’m holding onto one steady Truth for the moments when...

What are you saying yes to? Because let’s real-talk for a sec—some of our yeses come from guilt, pressure, or a well-timed “Can you just…?” And those yeses? They can be ouchy. In this episode, we continue the Say What? series by heading to Exodus 35 and asking a better question: how do we decide what deserves our yes? Instead of overthinking it—or burning out trying to do everything—we’re working...

We all love a good shortcut. Faster. Easier. Cleaner. Yes, please. But what happens when shortcuts aren’t actually shorter? In this episode, we meet Naaman. He needed a miracle, but not like this! And his first response? No. And honestly? Same. Sometimes the very thing we’re saying no to is the place where God wants to meet us most. (I know. I don’t love that either!) Because while it’s true that...

Spring is here, and so is a fresh conversation. In this short teaser, I'll introduce the new Say What? series—exploring not just how God speaks to us, but how we respond. Because if He knows how to speak to us, the real question becomes: what are we saying back? New episodes release each Wednesday.

We love Sunday—the empty tomb, the victory, the resurrection. But many times, life doesn’t feel like Sunday. It feels like Saturday. In this episode, we walk through the “itinerary” of Easter week and pause in the space we often rush past—Saturday. The in-between. The waiting. The questions. The quiet. The liminal space. Because even in the silence, God is still at work. If you find yourself in a...

Names matter. But so does who carries them. As we continue our Spring seasonal examen, this episode explores what happens after we’ve named where we are—our fears, grief, and the places we feel stuck. Before we know it, naming can turn into owning. We'll chat about Exodus 3 when Moses shifts from “Who am I?” to “Who is He?” It's an invitation to name it honestly… and then place it back into the ha...

My calendar tells me spring begins on Friday. Michigan didn’t get the memo, per usual. Hmm… Spring is a natural time to wake up… but it’s easy to keep hitting snooze on the life you’re living. What if you paused for just a few moments and took stock of the season you’re in? In this episode of Glordinary, I’m sharing the simple examen I use at the beginning of each calendar season—four gentle promp...

Ever feel like you just need somebody one step ahead of you in life? Me too! This week I’m chatting with my friend, Lori Melton, about her new book: Journey With A Giant. Enjoy an extended conversation (and extra cup of coffee) as Lori describes the simple practice of learning from spiritual “giants” who have walked closely with God. If you’re looking for encouragement in your faith journey or sim...

We’re celebrating a Glordinary birthday — and you get the gift!  Next week I’m sitting down with my friend Lori Melton to talk about her brand new book, Journey with a Giant… and I’m giving away a signed copy to one of YOU. Want in? Head to glordinary.com to join our insider email or leave a comment on our socials to enter. Let’s celebrate together, Friend!

Graduation season has me wondering how on earth you summarize 17 years of life with a few photos and maybe a trophy or two. (Except… we don’t really have trophies.) And honestly? That might be the point. In this 2nd birthday episode of Glordinary, I’m celebrating two years of shaky yeses, small beginnings, and unseen wins — the kind nobody hands out medals for. Because the world doesn’t need more...