PRN: Pause, Renew, Next

Today we begin our new series on attachment, and in this episode I’ll be setting the table for what is to come. I’m answering questions about why we’re jumping into this series, what attachment is, and what you can expect as we move forward through the coming weeks. Attachment is an important subject to me personally, as a therapist, as a mom, and as a human. My hope is that you&...

Welcome back to Part 2 of my conversation with guest, Sarah Pascual. If you missed the last episode, I encourage you to go back and check it out! In today’s episode, Sarah and I review a book that we both recently read together, called Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest , by Ruth Haley Barton. This book is all about practicing Sabbath and Sabbatical, and it was not only a delight to read and...

I am just delighted to share this episode with you! I loved this conversation with my friend, Sarah Pascual. We had so much to talk about, that this will be a two-part episode. So, grab a cup of coffee or tea, and join us for a great conversation! In this episode, Sarah and I talk about everything from marriage and family, to missional living, to soul-care, to her husband’s coffee business,...

We are made for connection in relationships. Unfortunately, as humans, we have a difficult time staying attuned to others, resulting in ruptures in our relationships. These ruptures can look like conflict, miscommunication, or just feeling unseen or unheard by another person. In this episode we talk about attunement, rupture in relationships, and the beautiful and important work of repair. This 10...

Join me for a 10 minute reflection about wisdom. What is it? How do we recognize it? How do we apply it? We’ll be reading in James 3 together today, as we contemplate the differences between earthly and heavenly wisdom. As in all of our Scripture meditation episodes, we’ll be reading the passage three times, allowing the words to seep in deeply. Feel free to read along, or to just list...

Do you have a sacred space in your life? What about a safe place? In today’s episode, we’re talking about using safe places to help ourselves regulate. All of us need safe places in our lives where we can rest, regroup, recharge, and renew. I hope that this episode helps you to be more intentional about finding those places for yourself. Stick around until the end of the episode, becau...

Abide is one of my favorite words, and certainly one that I’m continuing to learn how to practice. So, it was a delight to have guest, Emily Darnell, on the podcast to talk about what abiding looks like in our every day lives. Emily is a homeschool mom, a Bible study leader, and author of Deep Simplicity: Meditations on Abiding in Christ . In this episode we talk about Scripture, spiritual p...

Since January is a time for goals and resolutions, I thought it was the perfect time to have an authentic and balanced conversation about food and bodies. So, I invited dietitian Christy Maloney to come on the podcast and share some of her wisdom about reorienting our relationships to eating and our bodies. On this episode, Christy and I talk about body image, intuitive eating, disordered eating,...

Hi friends, join me for this 15 minute podcast as we reflect together back over the last year and take time to look forward at what is to come. Today, we’re doing a check in for the soul, including the four layers of the self: relationships, body, mind, and spirit. You’re going to want a journal handy for this podcast episode! So, grab a cup of coffee or tea, and make yourself comforta...

Hope is defined as, “a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen, or a feeling of trust.” What better way to reflect on the week of Christmas, than to focus on hope? Join me today, as we begin with a breath prayer, and then reflect upon hope together. May you be encouraged on your journey with Jesus.

It’s that time again! It’s time for a biography episode. I love diving into the life stories of women of faith who have finished their race well! In today’s episode, we’re looking at the life of Fanny Crosby. She is known as the “Queen of Gospel Song Writers,” because of the great magnitude of hymns she wrote during her lifetime. Her story is absolutely amazing,...

Today’s podcast episode is such a delight! Somehow in 30 minutes, we manage to talk about food, culture, travel, loving our neighbors, and the feasts of the Bible. So, grab a cup of coffee or tea, and make yourself at home for a great discussion. Today’s guest, author Alicia J. Akins, was gracious to share some of her story with us in today’s episode. We talk about her book, Invi...

Join me on this week’s episode for a short Scripture meditation exercise focused on gratitude. We’ll be diving into Colossians 3:12-17. If you’re a visual learner, you’re welcome to grab your Bible and read along, or you can simply listen. I hope this 10 minute episode is a sweet pause in your day to reflect on some of the things that matter most. Happy Thanksgiving! May yo...

Today, we’re continuing our series on building resilience, by changing our perspective from looking for a big rescue or big relief, to looking for the provisions that often come in small packages. We’re looking for “manna moments.” I hope this short, seven minute episode helps encourage your soul today! May you be encouraged on your journey with Jesus.

How do you love someone who is going through grief and loss? What do you say? What do you not say? How can you show support? In today’s episode, guest Sarah Westfall and I begin to engage these questions. Sarah has been through tremendous loss personally, and shares some of her story with us. She also shares how her community showed up well for her during such a raw season of her life. This...

Today we’re talking about belonging and community, a subject that is applicable to every human on the planet, in any season of life. We all long to belong and be seen. This month’s guest, Sarah Westfall, is a writer and fellow boy-mom who was gracious enough to share her own thoughts about cultivating community on this week’s episode. Sarah has written an online resource called B...

If you enjoyed last week’s episode about triggers, then you will love this week’s episode. We’re talking today about the opposite of a trigger, a glimmer. Glimmers are moments and events that cause us to find safety, goodness, hope, and beauty. Glimmers allow our bodies to find felt safety, and the more time we spend savoring these moments, the more healthy and resilient we becom...

This fall, we’re continuing the soul-care series on building resilience and widening our window of tolerance . So, today we’re talking all about triggers: what they are, why we react so strongly, and how memory plays a role. Join me for a ten minute pause in your day as we do a breathing exercise and learn together about triggers. I hope you’ll allow yourself to get curious about...

Welcome back for part two of our podcast series all about teenagers! Last week’s episode was all about raising teen girls , and in this episode we’re diving into the world of teen guys. This week’s podcast guest, Taylor Hayden, has worked with teen guys in many capacities: through Young Life, as a licensed counselor, and in ministry as a youth group leader. In this podcast, Taylo...

This episode is the first of a two-part series on navigating the teen years. Whether you know a teen, or are raising a teen yourself, the information in this podcast is so helpful! Today’s guest is a podcast favorite, Dr. Jackie Perry. She has worked with adolescents as a clinical mental health counselor for decades, and has so much wisdom, knowledge, and encouragement to share with us. So m...

Welcome, friends. I’m inviting you today to jump into Scripture and practice a meditation exercise with me. For our purposes in this podcast, I’m considering meditation to be an exercise in pondering, dwelling, and thinking deeply. There is nothing better to think deeply about than God’s Word! As always, we’ll begin together with a short, calming exercise. Then, we’ll...

Today we continue our Soul-Care Reflection series about restoration and resilience. In order to heal, we must first slow down our pace of life enough to allow our souls to catch up. In this episode we’ll start with a grounding exercise, talk about how stress and challenge affect our bodies and brains, and about how slowing down allows space for pause and reset. We’ll also talk about ho...

Over the summer, I reached out to you, my podcast listeners, about what topics you would like to hear covered on the podcast this season. The number one response I received was to continue talking about burnout and recovery. So, that’s exactly what I’m going to do! Over the coming months, in the reflection episodes, you will see a continual theme of recovery, renewal, and resilience. W...

If you’re needing a good dose of encouragement in the fight against anxiety, then today’s episode is for you! It was such a joy to talk to author, Shay S. Mason, about her new book: Rest For The Weary: Finding Freedom From Fear in the Heart of the Father . In this episode, Shay shares some of her own story of battling anxiety and OCD for many years. She also talks candidly about how th...

Welcome friends to Season 5 of the Pause Renew Next Podcast! There is so much to look forward to about this podcast season, but I wanted to start the season with a reflection episode of hope.  Join me for five minutes of encouragement as we slow down together and breathe. We’ll talk about Mister Rogers, Tikkun Olam, redemption, the Kingdom of Heaven, and the ministry of reconciliation....