Grace To Gather

In this episode, we’re sharing a little life update, talking about big changes happening behind the scenes at GTG, and inviting you into a slower, more intentional summer rhythm centered around hospitality, community, and gathering at the table. We talk about:  • Family, summer simplicity, and the ordinary moments we treasure most  • Alena and Wes stepping into a new season in Texas  • Why social...

Episode 10 — Let’s Start a Dinner Club Community isn’t complicated — sometimes it starts with a simple meal around the table. In this episode, we’re talking all things hosting, gathering, and creating meaningful community in a season where life feels full, busy, and expensive. From garden updates and chicken stories to practical hosting ideas and budget-friendly meals, we’re sharing what hospitali...

In Episode 9, “Where Do I Find My People?”, we’re talking about something so many of us are quietly searching for: real community. Between sheep fiascos, struggling gardens, remote work, endless streaming, and lives lived more online than in person, it’s easy to feel disconnected — even when we technically have “our people.” This episode explores the growing reality of what researchers are calling...

What do you do when someone you love sits on the opposite side of the table politically, spiritually, culturally, or morally? In this episode, we’re having an honest conversation about loving people we deeply disagree with — not just in theory, but in real life. From family tension and online division to hospitality, judgment, and the fear of the Lord, we unpack what Scripture says about navigatin...

What do you do when you don’t like your neighbors… or you’re pretty sure they don’t like you? This week, we’re diving into the messy, honest, and sometimes hilarious reality of neighbor relationships—and what they reveal about us. We kick things off with a casual catch-up: life lately, farm projects in full swing, garden updates, tiny house progress, and a sweet nod to May Day baskets 🌸. Then we...

What if the idea of “missions” isn’t what we’ve made it out to be? In this episode, we start with real life — prepping for family photos, navigating a full (and very loud) house, and what it looks like to be an introvert in the middle of it all. But that conversation quickly leads us into a deeper question: what does it actually mean to live on mission? We unpack the definition of a “missionary” a...

What if hospitality was about more than just a meal? In this episode, we’re sharing a personal life update in the middle of a demanding season—navigating another move, shifting from a place of burnout to intentional movement, and learning what it looks like to slow down spiritually and emotionally even when life feels anything but slow. Where is God in the middle of all this? And what does it mean...

In this episode, we’re sharing a little life update—what this season has looked like for our family as we build a tiny home for our daughter, spend time in the garden and orchard, and soak in the fullness of summer. From there, we take a step back to revisit something foundational: *why do we gather in the first place?* What does gathering do in our own hearts—and how does it impact the people aro...

**Episode 3: The Emergence of the Supper Club (4/8)** In this episode, we explore the powerful return of the supper club—and why gathering around the table matters now more than ever. We begin with a simple but meaningful reminder from 1 Thessalonians 5:11: “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” That spirit of encouragement and connection sets the...

“The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” — Mark 12:31 What does it really mean to *love your neighbor* in today’s world? In this episode of Grace to Gather, we take a thoughtful and honest look at how the idea of “neighbor” has evolved over the last century—and what that means for us as believers today. From the front-porch communities of...

In this episode, we share a few personal life updates—from enjoying spring at the cottage and being intentional about building more fun into our days, to celebrating the joy of welcoming a new granddaughter. As we settle into this season, we also talk honestly about working our way back to spiritual disciplines and rhythms that keep us grounded. From there, we turn our focus to a powerful reminder...

In this week’s episode of the Grace to Gather podcast, we talk about dropping perfection. We ask the question—are people more important than everything being perfect? It’s easy to want all our ducks in a row before we feel comfortable inviting others to our table. But if we wait for that, we may never open our doors at all. Today we’re talking about the importance of showing up, inviting others in...

Podcast Description: In this episode of the Grace to Gather podcast, we talk about the importance of simply being you. The world tells us to compare, copy, and conform—but God calls us to stand apart. His Word reminds us, “Do not conform to this world.” He created you with purpose, on purpose. You are uniquely designed and deeply needed—needed at the table and in the lives of those around you.

This week on the Grace to Gather Podcast, we talk about what it means to take your purpose to the next level. In light of recent world events and the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, we feel the timing of this conversation couldn’t be more significant. Now is the time to rise up, stand firm, and know where you will spend eternity. Hospitality is more than just a meal—it’s an extension of the...

Damon and I have been sensing a call to rise up and step out of our comfort zone in this season. When we planned to share this interview with George and Kate, we couldn’t have known what would unfold just a week earlier. Our hearts and prayers go out to Charlie Kirk’s family. We also believe deeply that our country is at a turning point. Even in times like this, we hold fast to the truth that hosp...

In this episode, we dig into what it really means to make room at the table. We reflect on how the Lord has made room for us at His table and the importance of following His example. For some, hospitality feels natural, while for others it can feel uncomfortable—but it always begins with the heart. We talk through checking our hearts, the practical steps of preparing to host, and the call to be ob...

Welcome back to the Grace to Gather podcast! This season is all about how to practice hospitality practically. In this episode, you will get some exciting life updates from us and the details about our new Grace to Gather Gathering. Make sure to come back each Wednesday for more from GTG!  

Thank you for joining us this season of the Grace to Gather Podcast!