Space for Life

Space for life is back, and in this episode, I share reflections and lessons from my year of jubilee. Chapters: (0:00) Intro (0:57) What is a Year of Jubilee (8:42) The Power of Creating Space (15:10) The Freedom of Being Small (23:31) How to Find ‘Jubilee’ in the Normal Rhythms of Life (31:24) Lessons and Takeaways from the Year (36:45) Coming up on Space for Life

What you can expect from the Space for Life podcast.

Space for Life’s farewell episode.

In this episode, Tommy and Patricia take a fresh angle and approach to the topic of “gluttony”.

In this episode, Tommy sits down with friend and pastor, Corey Widmer. After graduating from the University of Virginia, Corey worked for three years in London, England as "Study Assistant" to Rev. Dr. John Stott, a pastor, author and speaker. After returning to the U.S. he attended Princeton Theological Seminary and received a Master of Divinity degree. In June 2005 Corey and his wife Sarah...

Celebrate the 1 year Anniversary of Space to Breathe Again with a special sale and brief excerpt from the book

Simplicity is harder and more complicated than it first appears. How can we find a life-giving way of embracing simplicity in a complex, overloaded world?

Tommy and Patricia reflect on practices from Space to Breathe Again as the book approaches its first birthday.

In this episode, Tommy is joined by longtime friend and co-founder of HOPE Church, Pete Bowell. Pete shares some of his story as well as encouragement for creating space and loving and caring for people really well.

In this episode, Tommy and Patricia talk about a 30 minute weekly routine that can drastically change the course of your life.

In this episode, Tommy is joined by Patricia Clarke to talk about stress. For many of us stress has become a pillar of life – it has almost become life, death, taxes and stress. This episode questions whether stress is a healthy part of life, and how we can measure our overall heath by our stress level.

In this episode, Tommy sits down with Shawn and Lauren Sweeney where they talk about marriage, owning businesses, and finding space and healthy balance.

"Even in darkness, light dawns for the upright, for the gracious and compassionate, and righteous man." (Ps 112:4) Even in the darkest seasons of our life, when survival seems to be all we can hope for, God helps us with unexpected moments when light shines through.

Originally released on January 20, 2021, this episode dives into an age-old topic punctuality, but you may be surprised by what “radical” punctuality looks like. Hint: It’s way more than just being on time. The radical punctuality discussed in this episode leads to far more enjoyment, and a deeper experience of life. Our rushing is not necessary to be productive.

This question acknowledges that we are constantly changing, for good or for bad. Who do we want to become 10 years from now? Intentionally asking this question over the broad categories of our life will steer our becoming. Who do you want to become?

This week, Tommy and Patricia name their four core ingredients for a beautiful life. A healthy balance of these four elements can lead to human flourishing. The 4 Ingredients for a Beautiful Life:

Rarely do we take the time to answer this simple question. Yet, this question has the potential to reach to our heart's deepest desires. It has the potential to steer our futures.

In this episode, Tommy and Patricia discuss how the people in our lives deeply impact us, and who are the people we need to surround ourselves with to foster growth. 5 People We Need for a High Quality of Life: Cheerleader Coach Faithful Friend Companion Inspiration

Rest is meant to be more than just a means to maximize productivity. How are you resting?

In this week’s episode of Space for Life Podcast, Tommy and Patricia reflect on how to approach life with growing clarity and focus. 

Questions are powerful tools to gain clarity, promote reflection, and grow individually. Learn more about the power of questions in this brief Reflection.

In this episode, Tommy sits down with coach and counselor, Alex Peavey, and hears Alex’s moving story.

Episode 43

In this episode, Tommy continues the conversation with longtime friend and pastor of Hope Church in Richmond, Virginia, David Dwight. In the second part of these 2 episodes, David and Tommy direct the anatomy of deep friendships.

In this episode, Tommy has a conversation with longtime friend and pastor of Hope Church in Richmond, Virginia, David Dwight. In the first part of these 2 episodes, David shares a little of his own story as well as the ways he finds space while leading a large church.