Inspiring Heights

One day, random to Mary, but intentionally chosen by God, she was visited by an angel, Gabriel, to deliver the news of Christ's birth. From this day forward, Mary's life was forever changed. Join us today, as we dive into Luke 1 to talk about Mary's initial reaction, and God's calling on her life. The music in today's episode is "Angels We Have Heard on High" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licens...

We are so excited to introduce you to the Moments to Ponder Advent series! Tune in to hear about how this series was created, how it will run, and why we are so delighted to bring it to you! The music in today's episode is "Angels We Have Heard on High" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)   Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License   http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Each November we are invited into this sweet space to pause and reflect on all the things we are grateful for. And while I am incredibly thankful for this built-in annual reminder, I have seen how creating a rhythmic cadence of practicing gratitude deepens my heart of worship.  Tune in to episode 47 as we talk about five very simple ways we can build a practice of gratitude into our lives!  "Autum...

This was such a sweet episode to record, as I got to sit with two of my lifelong friends, Jami and Janessa to talk about all things friendship! There are a lot of laughs and a couple of tears as we talk about our own friendship, staying connected through the years, what happens when friendship goes sideways, and living life together with friends. I hope this glimpse of what lifelong friendship has...

This time of year is sweet with pumpkins, crisp mornings, and golden hues across the horizon. And as we move deeper into the beautiful season, we start to hold the tension of enjoying these moments, and preparing for the holiday season. In episode 45 we talk through 10 super practical hacks for moving deeper into the fall. From being present where our feet are, to batching and everything in betwee...

Raise your hand if you like conflict! Anyone? Anyone? No? I get it, I don't particularly love conflict myself. In today's episode, we talk about why we tend to lean out instead of in when it comes to conflict, why it's important to lean in, and some ideas for how to do it. Conflict is a part of our life, and I believe if we are willing to approach it with a posture of curiosity, we will achieve ir...

In part 2 of Let’s Talk Money, Ben joins me for a deep dive on all things budgeting! Plus, we dig into five frequently asked questions about money.  1.     How do I save more money?  2.     Do I really need a budget?  3.     Is debt all that bad?  4.     Should I buy this thing if it’s on sale, even if it isn’t in my budget? 5.     Is there a way to get rich quick?  As we’ve mentioned before, Ben...

Money can be a touchy subject, yet as adults it's something we are faced with every day. Spending, saving, investing, budgeting, earning; its a big list that plays a huge role in life. Though we aren't financial experts by any stretch, hubby and I have learned a lot about financial freedom in marriage. We are passionate about sharing what we have learned so others too can experience freedom. Join...

We experience in between seasons all the time; in between summer and fall, in between the start and end of small groups, sports leagues etc. So often, in these in between times, we hold off on starting a new rhythm or routine because the time isn't going to last forever, or whatever that new thing is won't be just perfect. But, in living this way, we end up missing half our live, waiting for perfe...

Friends! This is an episode I have been dreaming about for over a year and we finally were able to make it happen! In episode 40, my sweet lifelong friend, Janessa, joins us to talk heading back to school. As a high school music teacher, Janessa shares what its like to be in the classroom in 2023. We talk about ways for teachers and parents to work together to serve the kids well and ways for all...

Good coaches correct, believe in, and encourage their teams. We all play a similar role in the lives of our people. Living life as an encourager, especially when the conversations are uncomfortable, can be a challenge. In today's episode, we unpack what it looks like to lean in instead of out, and three practical tips for doing so. Let's live life as an encourager! "Autumn Day" Kevin MacLeod (inco...

In episode 38 we are digging into a question we all ask ourselves at some point; Can I really plan ahead while being present where my feet are today? I totally believe the answer is a rounsding yes! Tune in to hear how planning ahead actually helps us to be present and what it looks like to set parameters that help us stay present. "Autumn Day" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creati...

We all experience difficult seasons of life; divorce, sickness, loss of a friend and on and on. There is no secret hack to walk around these challenging times, but there are some ways we can make walking through them more bearable. Tune in to episode 37 as we talk about three tangible steps that can aid us in walking through hardship. "Autumn Day" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Cre...

This week's podcast is zeroing in our homemaking skills! Summertime in the kitchen is just plain different than any other season. There are a number of reasons this might be the case, but irregardless of what the reason is for each of us individually, collectively I have seen this to be true. Part of making the most of our time in the kitchen during this season is creating a plan. In episode 36, w...

We love a good season transition here around the podcast! The leap from spring to summer is delightful! That said, delight can quickly turn into feelings of inadequacy and frustration if we don't take time to pivot into the summer season. Summertime, even for people who don't have kids and/or are not educators, is a unique time of the year! The pace tends to be different than any other season and...

Sometimes it can be hard to say no. It is especially challenging to say no, without saying sorry. But, when we really stop to consider why we are apologizing for our no, it can open our eyes to some deep reflection. Saying no is hard for me, saying no without saying sorry is a downright mountain to climb. But, I'm learning and I hope I can inspire you in your journey as well! "Autumn Day" Kevin Ma...

We all experience seasons of life when it feels like life is coming hard and fast. While it is great to strive for a quiet and rhythmic life, the reality is, we will find ourselves in survival mode sometimes. My thoughts? We might as well go in prepared! In Episode 33, we talk about the three modes of full seasons, and how to prepare for those times. "Autumn Day" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Li...

In episode 32, I am joined by my favorite guy, my husband Ben. We talk about what it was like to cut TV out of our lives for 45 days and the lessons we learned from that break. We live in a world that glamorizes and idolizes business and all too often, without awareness, we too can fall into that same trap. Join in as we debrief together and share our thoughts on how business drives addiction and...

Inevitably, we all find ourselves in need of party planning at some point in our lives. Planning a big event doesn't have to be as scary as it might seem, with a little pre-planning work! In this episode we talk about five steps to help reduce the stress and increase the joy of prepping for those special events! The music in our show today is "Autumn Day" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed u...

Do you ever get tired of stressing about the same things every week? Me too! So I implemented a weekly re-set in our home. Through trial and error, I figured out what day works best for us, and how to check-in every so often to ensure the re-set is accomplishing what I set out for it to. This week's episode is all about what I've learned in that process, including some questions for getting starte...

In episode 29 I share about our journey to fasting from TV during lent this year.  I have found that sometimes, my heart needs a re-calibration. While weeding out distraction can come in lots of different shapes and forms, abstaining from something that is frequently buying for your time and winning, is one way of doing a deeper heart check.  It is my hope that today's show leaves you feeling insp...

In episode 28, Ben, and our friends Jesse and Katie join us to talk about married life.  This was a sweet conversation diving into the the beginning of our love stories, premarital counseling, conflict resolution, and keeping Christ at the center of our lives. I love to hear those who have walked before us, bestow their wisdom on us, and that is exactly what happened in this conversation!  The mus...

To kick off this two part series, my friend, Heather, joins the show to talk about singleness.  This conversation was raw and real, exploring the best and most challenging components of a season of singleness. We get into some of the conversations had between single and married friends, and Heather shares some great perspective on how we can encourage and build one another up.   The music in our s...

In episode 26 we complete our series on the routines for the bookends of our day by exploring our night-time routines.  We talk through a list of questions to help us identify what our current night time routines are as well as what we desire them to be.  Then we walk in all the way through to discuss how to implement these new routines into our lives.  We are all in different seasons. Acknowledgi...

In this episode, we talk about how to create morning routines that match our current season of life.  Through a series of questions, leading us to reflect on what we have been doing, and what we want to implement moving forward, we land on some simple ideas for building a helpful morning routine. The music in our show today is "Autumn Day" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Co...