Presently Engaged with Mandy Pallock

Christ is risen! In this special episode of Presently Engaged with Mandy Pallock, join in as we read Mark 16. "But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away. As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed. 'Don't be alarmed,' he said. 'You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who...

In this special episode of Presently Engaged with Mandy Pallock, join in as we read Mark 15. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all. (Isaiah 53:6)

What happens, you ask, when one does not go to the dentist for years? Listen to the cautionary tale and grow wiser. Episode 56 of Presently Engaged with Mandy Pallock discusses the difference it makes in how we ply our toothbrushes, in both the physical and spiritual worlds.

Perhaps it’s the nature of a European cathedral, of entering the Catholic world with a Protestant’s clothes, but I always feel like I’m interrupting—like I’m getting away with something. Opaque stain glass windows of diminutive size filter any light that may be trying to peek through the clouds. A cloudy day magnifies this effect. The beauty of a European cathedral is stunning, overwhelming, beaut...

Do you ever feel like you’re in a holding pattern? That maybe your life is wasted? That you’re not making a difference right here, right now? Listen to Episode 53 of Presently Engaged with Mandy Pallock, and be encouraged with the truth that God is in the redemption business.

Do you ever feel like you’re in a holding pattern? That maybe your life is wasted? That you’re not making a difference right here, right now? Listen to Episode 53 of Presently Engaged with Mandy Pallock, and be encouraged with the truth that God is in the redemption business.

Are you blessed with strong memories? Are you confounded with haunting recollections? If two things are connected in your mind, then one can act as a trigger for the other. Episode 52 of Presently Engaged with Mandy Pallock encourages us to hang a prayer on your experience.

Because our home is a hub of action and activity, there is an allure to simply piling up the dishes after a meal and letting them wait until the end of the day. That simple act of procrastination, however, makes the work at the end of the day much more involved, doesn’t it? I tend to let the dishes pile up. Everything dries. Things are hard to clean. Slowly and suddenly, a simple necessity of life...

As believers, we talk about Easter Sunday, and rightfully so. We celebrate Christ’s resurrection, His death and life, and the amazing, life-altering truth that Christ has paid the penalty for our sin. Hallelujah! And then the sun comes up on the day after Easter. Easter Monday. What does it mean? What difference does it make? In the light of the Resurrection, and that our Savior conquered death an...

Once upon a time, when all was perfect and right and beautiful in the world, God planted a garden. After the Creation, after making man, God planted a garden. The first vocation in the Bible is gardening, and it was done by God Himself. God is a gardener.…we see this theme of God as the Gardener throughout Scripture. Jesus the Messiah even embraced gardening Himself. Maybe gardening is a holy voca...

How do you feel about storms? There are those who hunker down for them, those who mitigate against their effects, and those who chase them. There’s a big contrast between being in a storm and watching a storm from a safe place, isn’t there?  You may feel like you are in the middle of a storm. If that’s the case, let Episode 48 of the Presently Engaged Podcast encourage you.

What are some things that manna in the wilderness can teach us about how we live today? God provided for His people in a mighty and unique way when He gave manna. If you wake up hungry, wanting for something specific or wishing for something more, Episode 47 of the Presently Engaged Podcast is for you!

We’ve made it through the explosion of Christmas festivities, the delight and joy of celebrating the Savior of the world, the happy haze of the week after Christmas and all the leftovers and sweatpants and snuggles and memories. And now we’re off to a new year! Have you found the just-right place for those presents you unwrapped? What do you think happened to the gifts that the magi brought to Jes...

In this special episode of the Presently Engaged Podcast, join in as we read Luke 2 and John 1:1-14. “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.”

If the wise men of the Christmas story had been following a Disney-esque plot line, what would that have looked like? Is your heart seeking and searching this holiday season? If so, Episode 45 of the Presently Engaged Podcast was made with you in mind. Hear this promise: God responds to the seekers and the searchers.

Did Mary ride on a donkey? Was there an innkeeper? Were there three wise men, or thirteen? Episode 44 of the Presently Engaged Podcast ponders what we actually know about Christmas. Join in!

The legendary Amazon holiday catalog has arrived at our house. I hear it whispered in conversations as children share their hearts with each other: “I wonder what I’m going to get for Christmas?”  And if I were going to be honest—which I am—I’ve had the same thoughts myself. What do you want for Christmas, friend? If you find yourself mentally circling items in your own Christmas catalog, Episode...

I used to view decoration as something to simply do, on a long list of getting ready for the season. Christmas didn’t start until all the decorations were up and the house looked pristine. But what if preparation is holy? We prepare our hearts for Advent, for a focusing on Jesus, for these festive and hallowed holy days.

In this season of thanksgiving, let’s take a moment to learn how Jesus’ example of thankfulness.

In this special episode of the Presently Engaged Podcast, listen to Chapter 1 of "The Question Habit" by Mandy Pallock. "The Question Habit" will support you as you mentor with questions, facilitate grace-filled conversations, and go deeper with care. Ready?

It's time to look the person next to me in the eye.

Is it possible to run out of water at the beach?

Ever noticed that we love visiting ruins from the days of yore? You are not disqualified from the story God is writing. God takes even ruins and uses them for His glory. In our weakness, He is strong. In our brokenness, He is revealed as Healer.

When I allow worry to invade my thoughts, when I spin my wheels on the “What If’s” and the “What Now’s,” this gives me perspective: Worry is wasted energy. And who has the time to waste energy? Move through worry to prayer and action.

How did we get the Bible? When the books in the New Testament were initially penned, I wonder if the writers knew they were the Holy Spirit-inspired authors of holy Scripture. What story did your life write for those “reading” you yesterday?