Rooted + Rested - Embracing Peace And Rest Through Faith And Self-Care...and a touch of Lavender

Have you ever finally said yes to God — only to feel unsettled when nothing happens right away? In Episode 3 of Rooted + Rested, we continue our Esther series in Esther 5, exploring what happens after obedience. Esther has already made the courageous decision to approach the king, yet instead of rushing the outcome, she waits. She listens. She moves with discernment. This episode is an invitation...

Sometimes God places us exactly where we need to be… but we still feel completely unready. In this episode of Rooted + Rested, we dive into Esther 4 — the pivotal moment when fear meets faith, and courage becomes a choice. We reflect on how God positions us for such a time as this, even before we fully understand why. You’ll hear encouragement for those seasons when stepping forward feels impossib...

In this episode of Rooted + Rested, we begin a short series on Esther, a woman whose story beautifully reveals God’s faithfulness and perfect timing. Through Esther 2:1–18 (NIV), we reflect on how God works behind the scenes in ordinary moments — long before we understand His plans. Esther’s life began quietly. She was an orphan, living under the care of her cousin Mordecai, faithfully obeying and...

What if the way you finish this year matters more than how much you accomplished? In this final episode of the Rooted + Rested: A Season of Peace series, we slow down and reflect on the journey we’ve taken through the Lord’s Prayer — not as a routine prayer, but as a rhythm for meeting with God in everyday life, work, and decision-making. Over the past seven weeks, we’ve explored how Jesus’ words...

This is Week 6 of our 7-week Rooted + Rested: A Season of Peace series, where we walk through the Lord’s Prayer to bring rest, clarity, and spiritual guidance to your daily life and work. In this episode, we focus on the final line: “For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.” Discover how to: Release control and stop carrying burdens that aren’t yours Trust God’s authority o...

Welcome to Episode 30 and Week 5 of our series Rooted + Rested: A Season of Peace. Today we’re leaning into a powerful line from the Lord’s Prayer: “Lead us not into temptation.” For busy Christian women — moms, entrepreneurs, leaders, and women carrying a lot — temptation often looks less like rebellion and more like returning to old patterns God already pruned away: overworking, striving, fear-d...

In Episode 29 of the Rooted + Rested podcast, we dive into Week 4 of our 7-week series on the Lord’s Prayer, focusing on forgiveness: “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” Forgiveness is more than a concept — it’s a daily practice that clears the weight of guilt, resentment, and past mistakes so your heart can breathe freely. This week, Lisa reflects on how forgiveness work...

Welcome to Episode 28 of Rooted + Rested, and Week 3 of our 7-week series, A Season of Peace. In this episode, we focus on the line from the Lord’s Prayer: “Give us this day our daily bread.” Jesus is the Bread of Life (John 6:35), and this week we explore how He provides for our hearts, our needs, and our daily responsibilities — whether in business, family, or life’s daily decisions. Learn how t...

In Episode 27 of Rooted + Rested — and Week 2 of the 7-week “Rooted + Rested: A Season of Peace” series — Lisa shares the powerful question that transformed the way she prays, works, and listens for God: “Lord… what am I doing that You never asked me to do?” This episode gently guides you into the heart of surrender. Whether you’re a business owner, a mom navigating full days, or a woman longing t...

If you’ve ever felt like you’re hopping from idea to idea, burning energy but not building anything that truly lasts, this episode will speak right to your heart. I open with a story from my lavender field — and the bunnies who taught me more about my business than I expected. Their constant hopping, nibbling, and creating chaos became a picture of what I was doing in my own work: moving fast, doi...

In this inspiring episode of Rooted + Rested, Lisa reflects on the story of Daniel in the lions’ den and the powerful truth that faithfulness is built in the quiet. You’ll discover how Daniel’s daily habit of prayer prepared him for the greatest test of his faith — and what it means for us to “pray without ceasing.” Through Scripture, reflection, and personal stories from her own “prayer rooms” —...

When doubt whispers louder than faith, it can leave us wondering if something’s wrong with us… or with our faith. But Romans 8:16 reminds us that “The Spirit Himself testifies together with our spirit that we are God’s children.” In this peaceful episode of Rooted + Rested, Lisa explores what’s really happening in those moments of uncertainty — the gentle tension between our flesh (what we feel an...

Have you ever noticed that the very things God calls you to often highlight your biggest struggles? In this episode of Rooted + Rested, Lisa shares how God spoke to her about being a peace giver—and how that calling began by recognizing where she was chasing the world’s version of peace instead of receiving the peace that only Christ can give. Through John 14:27 and Ephesians 6:15, Lisa invites yo...

Do you long to see Jesus face to face yet also desire to live faithfully for Him here and now? In this episode of Rooted + Rested, Lisa explores what it means to live Kingdom-minded in the waiting seasons of life—finding hope, peace, and purpose through God’s promises. Drawing wisdom from Daniel’s unwavering faith in Babylon, Lisa shares how to root your heart in God’s Kingdom, trust His timing, a...

Do you ever feel small, weak, or unworthy—like a grasshopper in the face of life’s challenges? In Episode 21 of Rooted + Rested, Lisa shares a powerful moment of insight from Scripture and everyday life, revealing how God wants us to see ourselves not as small and powerless, but as transformed and renewed in Him. Through the story of the Israelites in Numbers 13, reflection, and gentle encourageme...

When someone asks, “How are you?” do you often reply, “Busy”? In this episode of Rooted + Rested, Lisa explores why so many of us wear busyness like a badge of honor—and what we’re really trying to prove. Through Scripture, reflection, and gentle encouragement, this episode helps busy Christian women understand the difference between productivity and true worth in God. Learn how to embrace rest, f...

Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you work, it’s never enough? In this episode of Rooted + Rested, Lisa shares a gentle reminder that even in the midst of overwhelm and striving, God is with us in every inhale and exhale. Learn how to anchor your breath to His presence, release burdens that aren’t yours to carry, and find rest for your soul. Through Scripture reflection, a simple anchor pra...

Episode 18 | From Weariness to Wonder: One Stem, Many Lessons Even in the midst of exhaustion, God shows up in the smallest details. In this episode of Rooted + Rested, Lisa shares how a single blooming lavender stem in her Melissa Lilac Lavender revealed profound spiritual truths: Rooting our lives in the Trinity Seeing God’s grace in everyday moments Trusting His completion and perfection Living...

Episode 17 | When Perfect Turns Pathetic: Lessons from Lavender Cuttings Have you ever started something full of hope, only to watch it go from perfect… to pathetic? In this episode of Rooted + Rested, I share my experience propagating lavender cuttings — the excitement of early growth, the discouragement when they wilted, and the gentle reminder that God is still at work beneath the surface. Even...

Episode 16: Faithful but Not Full of Faith — Finding Peace in Anxious Thoughts Do you ever feel like you’re faithful to God—showing up, praying, reading His Word—but still wrestle with anxious thoughts? You’re not alone. In this heartfelt episode of Rooted + Rested, Lisa shares her own struggle with anxiety during a busy season and how God reminded her that even mustard-seed faith is enough when i...

Have you ever felt like you’ve missed your chance—that it’s simply too late to grow into who God created you to be? In this episode of Rooted + Rested, we look at Jesus’ parable of the workers in the vineyard (Matthew 20) and remember this truth: with God, it’s never too late to bloom. Whether you’re starting something new, rediscovering a dream, or simply longing for peace in a busy season, this...

Have you ever felt like God was pruning away too much—or that you’d been forgotten in the process? In Episode 14 of Rooted + Rested, Lisa shares a moving story from her lavender field about pruning 26 plants and the 11 lessons God revealed through it. This gentle, faith-filled reflection explores what it means to be refined through God’s love, trust His timing, and find beauty in imperfection. If...

Feeling spiritually dry or burned out? In Episode 13 of Rooted + Rested, Lisa shares a powerful lesson from her lavender field and how God used it to remind her that we can’t give away what we don’t first receive. Through Scripture, reflection, and lavender-inspired self-care, you’ll discover what it means to let Jesus serve you first, rest in His presence, and live from overflow instead of exhaus...

Episode 12: You're His Favorite in the Garden – Even in the Mess Have you ever felt overlooked, forgotten, or like you’ve been left unpruned for far too long? In this heartfelt episode of Rooted + Rested, Lisa shares an unexpected moment in the OARDC gardens when the Lord reminded her that—even when life feels messy or wild—you are still His favorite in the garden. This episode is for busy Christi...

Episode 11: I'm Stuck. I'm Tired. Yet, I'm Abiding. Do you feel stuck, exhausted, or spiritually drained, yet long to remain close to God? In this episode of Rooted + Rested, Lisa shares an honest and encouraging message for busy Christian women: even when life feels overwhelming, we can choose to abide in Jesus and experience true rest in God. Drawing from Scripture, personal reflection, and mome...