Let Love Live

In this episode adoption intake specialist Dawn Canny shares about embryo adoption. There are currently 1.4 million embryos in frozen storage. What unique circumstances show up in this space? What is the process like for adopting and embryo? In this episode we start the conversation about this growing adoptive opportunity.   Mentioned in this episode: nightlight.org/snowflakes-embryo-adoption...

In this episode counselor Gary Emery shares about mental health and the Church. He shares common issues he is seeing more of in his practice. He also gives practical advice on how to find a counselor, rhythms to battle depression, and the power of our thinking.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Change Your Brain Change Your Life by Dr. Daniel Amen Anxious for Nothing by Max Lucado

Pastor Kari Stewart is our Missions pastor at Timberline and in this episode we talk about adoption. She is a leader and advocate on a national level in the foster/adoptive space. She launched the ministry at Timberline called Welcome Child, she is the Director of the Northern Colorado Christian Alliance for Orphans , and she is on the board of Serve 6.8 , Finally Home , and Respire Haiti .  ...

In this part two episode we dive back in with Christina Ross about life after breast cancer and how to best care for people walking through it.

In this episode, Christina shares about her diagnosis with breast cancer while pregnant. Our host, Mackenzie Matthews, also talks about her current journey with breast cancer. Together, they discuss the tensions of faith and fear. Music from this podcast was composed by Corey Wright of Frail Talk ( https://frailtalk.bandcamp.com/releases ) and weareforests ( https://weareforestsmusic.bandcamp.com/...

Mike Walker is the Executive Director at Serve 6.8 and in this episode he shares his story. God met him and led him in powerful ways. Despite moments of uncertainty Mike remained faithful and obedient to wait on God for the calling on his life. Later in this episode we talk more about how Serve 6.8 was launched out of Timberline, and what their work is doing in our broader community today. You can...

Shame and guilt are universal experiences of being human. For some, shame will be the defining narrative that keeps them completely stuck and hijacks their entire identity. As believers, we ground ourselves not in the accuser’s shaming voice, but rather in the outrageous grace of the gospel. We are forgiven and more loved than we ever dared hope.   In this episode, we take a deeper dive...

For some being a single person, especially in a Christian community can feel like being JV. It’s as if something is wrong or should be fixed. The Bible describes singlehood as a gift. In this episode we explore the journey to contentment and the value of singleness with Jen McLain. Jen is the Executive Director of the Alpha Center, and a longtime member of Timberline. Check it out.  Mus...

Pastor Jeff Lucas in this episode shares about the harder parts of the Christmas season, specifically how you navigate this time of year when you are grieving or struggling.   The prayer at the end of the episode is an excerpt from Every Moment Holy Volume II by Douglas Kaine Mckelvey titled "A Liturgy For the Hardship of Holidays and Special Days.” You can check out Volume I here. &nbs...

In this episode, Pastor Dick Foth shares about his friendship with scientist Howard Malmstadt, and how his friendship and research on light changed the perspective on the profound claim that Jesus really is the Light of the World. Music from this podcast was composed by Corey Wright of Frail Talk ( https://frailtalk.bandcamp.com/releases ) and weareforests ( https://weareforestsmusic.bandcamp.com/...