Taste and Seek

Synopsis: At her church's women's event, Linnea had the privilege to share about the hope we find in feasting together. Why does a feast matter? While sharing her story of loss, Linnea shares how God uses feasts to instill in us hope. With the holidays upon us, this is a timely word to encourage those who are walking into the season with heartache. You don't have to sit alone or suffer silently wh...

Synopsis: In the part 2 of our conversation about simplicity , Catherine shares how minimalism isn't only good for our living spaces, but our souls. It's an honest episode that will challenge how we are to declutter our lives in a way that will bring about true and lasting healing. In this episode you will hear: - How minimalism helps us sort through the junk inside us: mentally and emotio...

Synopsis: Minimalism is popular (especially during 2020), but what are the deeper benefits to it? Why does living simply or pursuing a decluttered life actually provide value to our every day? Milspouse and life coach, Catherine Williams (also known in the IG world for milspouse millenial) shares with us in this first episode the various ways simplicity will impact us and our homes for the better....

Synopsis: We are back! After a summer break I am thrilled to bring you a season of deeper encouragement and hope. We spent time last year talking with guests who help us weather through the storms of life and this season, we're talking about what to do with our stories. You will be challenged to ask, "now what?" In this episode you will hear: - Hope for your story and future - Two un...

Synopsis: In Part 2 of our discussion with Shannon and Sarah, they give practical tips of navigating tough conversations as well as living in the new normal. This is our final episode for the season! We will pick back up in the fall. Would you please take a minute to fill out this survey? Thank you! In this episode you will hear: - It's important to "stay curious" before jumping to c...

Synopsis: Are there other ways to connect with our kids other than family movie nights or vacations (and those are good things!)? Are there other ways to disciple our children other than signing up for every VBS, youth group, or Sunday school class? (again- good things! Support your local church!) And yet! There absolutely can be a change for our families to make deeper connections albeit, uncomfo...

Synopsis: When grief/loss hit a family, how do they navigate the new normal? They are left picking up the pieces for a situation they never saw coming. Why do some families crumble and others survive? What can we do so that our families can remain intact? Sarah Wilson a Licensed Professional Counselor and Shannon Myers a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist join the conversation bringing their e...

Synopsis: Maycember hit hard and I feel like I am limping to the end of the school year. Does anyone else struggle with burnout or possibly being overworked? After finding my quiet moments not so quiet or soul filling, I noticed the Lord challenging me to adopt a grace based race and to quit striving so hard. In this episode you will hear: - A deep dive into Psalm 16 and how it can help us refocus...

Synopsis: What do we do with the earth shattering events in our lives? How do we become part of our story without becoming our identity? In this conversation with Bethann Miller a certified Biblical Counselor and Founder of Safe Place Ministry, she challenges us to use our stories and the events in our lives to be what God uses to reach others. This is the gift of the resurrection. Death doesn&#39...

Synopsis: The final episode in 3 part mini series for Holy Week. In this third episode, we wrap up our reflection of God's goodness but this time, it's specifically in our lives. Using examples from Scripture to lead us, we will take time remembering God's specific goodness in our lives. Grab a journal and a pen or your notes' app on your phone because you'll want to write down...

Synopsis: Part 2 in a 3 Episode mini series for Holy Week. In this second episode, we will first focus on discovering God's goodness simply in what he has done. Starting from the Garden of Eden, to the Exodus, to the Cross, we will see his constant faithfulness even when sin has tried to destroy all things. This is a time of honest reflection to pour out our hearts before God remembering what...

Synopsis: A Part 1 in a Part 3 mini series just in time for Holy Week. We talk about God's goodness often in nice platitudes or we can observe it in other people's lives. What about in our own life? In this first part, we will first focus on discovering God's goodness simply in who he is. You'll want to grab a journal, a pen, and find a time to be still while listening and reflecti...

Synopsis: Can God truly redeem the darkest moments of our lives? Is there hope even when we can't see our way through? Amy Hinkle comes to encourage us that yes! There is always hope. As a doula, a homeschooling mom of 6, and a foster mom, she shares her deepest tragedy with her sweet Rhiannon and how that forever changed the trajectory of her life. In this epiosde you'll not only hear how God red...

Synopsis: What does it mean to have faith that anchors us in our lives? Why is it something to hold on to or rather, does it hold us? Join the conversation about how to see our faith in Jesus as the true anchor and the hope it does for us In this episode you will hear: - a quick history about the anchor! - the encouragement that God is immovable and is able to guard us in turbulent times - The tre...

Synopsis: Lamenting- what is it? Is it necessary? Is it allowed? Sarah Wilson a Licensed Professional Counselor shares through the loss of her mom as a late teen how lamenting has helped her heal. In this episode you will hear: - Lamenting gives us words to use when we don't know what to say - Lamenting is a biblical way to bring God into our pain - How counselors use counseling for processing...

Synopsis: How do we come alongside someone who is walking in a wilderness season? Maybe we are a mentor, a parent, a teacher, or a youth leader and we find ourselves trying to understand how best to encourage someone we love. Linnea shares three questions that are revealed during difficult times and they relate to our identity, purpose, and future. Using scripture, personal testimony, and moments...

Synopsis: Trials and tribulations are going to come always when we least expect them. Shock is a natural state of being when we are first given the bad news for any kind of loss (health, job, financial, relationship...), but what can be done about it? In preparing for the unexpected, Luke and Linnea share 5 "tools" that we can put in our toolkit for when these moments strike. They won&#3...

Synopsis: Amy Perez and her mom Sue Wollenhaupt share how numbness was a gift after losing a beloved daughter and sister, Laura Wollenhaupt in a tragic car accident while traveling down to Disney World. Amy shares how numbness helped her process the grief of losing her sister and Sue shares how numbness gave a bit of respite as a grieving mom. In this episode you will hear: - their story of loss a...

Synopsis: Luke and Linnea share what walking through their miscarriage was like. They are honest about the struggles individually and as a couple. Now almost two years later from the loss, they share what they learned hoping that it'll help other couples walking through a similar loss. In this episode you will hear: - the story of one day celebrating pregnancy to a difficult doctor's appointment -...

Synopsis: The last of the mini series about spiritual disciplines. Practical resources (books/articles) to help you as you navigate the area you want to grow in. In this episode you will hear: - Articles to read and reflect over. - Remembering the point is to fix our eyes on Jesus! Resources mentioned: Fasting: A Hunger for God by John Piper Generosity: Dave Ramsey Article Bible reading: Ruth Chou...

Synopsis: Continuing our conversation from last time but now asking questions about how to go deeper. What are the best questions to ask as we prepare for new changes? We want to remember that the reason we are adding or adjusting these spiritual discplines in our lives is to grow closer in the company of Jesus. In this episode you will hear: - Three questions to reflect on the heart of change - W...

Synopsis: Wrapping up a year often gives us a chance to reflect on what went well and what we want to do differently in the new year. In this three part series, we will be preparing and talking about growing closer to God through spiritual disciplines. In this episode, we focus on seven spiritual disciplines we see modeled and supported by scripture. In this episode you will hear: - Seven spiritua...

Synopsis: With the holidays approaching, there are a mix of feelings. We are caught up by the hustle and bustle of preparations. We remember fondly of times gone by. And sometimes, we knowing coming to this new gathering that there are people missing or tensions simmering. This is not what a gathering should be and yet, it is often our reality. In this short episode, I wrote a lament to pray over...

Synopsis: In Part 2 of our conversation, you'll hear Lisa share the practical application of how to begin a ministry for special needs. Hear how her church is working towards breaking barriers and navigating conflict. You'll be encouraged to hear how healthy conflict is necessary in all churches to bring about the lasting change desired to see the Body of Christ grow. Her honesty, passion, and des...

Synopsis: When Lisa Jones became a mom, little did she know how God would use her son to open her eyes to see the needs of many in her church. After her son's diagnosis of Autism, Lisa began to see how separated the neurodivergent and neurotypical communities actually were. Her passion to include all people to truly be one church spurred the creation of inclusion ministries at her local church. In...