The Mentor's Table

Send us Fan Mail Good intentions fall short when choosing to form new habits, even a gratitude habit! Instead, we need concrete handholds that we can place around our new habit that will empower us to see it through until it becomes effortless. That's what we're talking about today with Jenna Zint--the habit queen!  It's not about finding habits to incorporate; it's about namin...

Send us Fan Mail In part two of this interview, we're hearing different forms of Jenna's gratitude habits, and we're noticing which forms of hearing about her gratitude give us the most benefits. Pull up a chair. I know you're going to get some good inspiration from this one! SHOW NOTES Episode 1 in the "Whole-Body Gratitude" series. CONNECT WITH JENNA Instagram: @jen...

Send us Fan Mail We're trying something new this month--an interview with someone I have so much respect for, and I know you as listeners will love hearing her too. It's my life coach and fellow sister in Christ--Jenna Zint! SHOW NOTES CONNECT WITH JENNA: Instagram: @jennazint Habit Lab podcast Marriage Lab podcast with Jenna & Aaron Zint " Scientist vs Judge: Curiosity Over Con...

Send us Fan Mail I used to think the opposite of belief is simply unbelief --either you give mental consent with your mind or not, but according to John Bevere's book Bait of Satan , the Bible has given us the opposite of belief, and we've missed it. Pull up a chair, and let's talk about it. SHOW NOTES B ait of Satan by John Bevere " Shema " video from the Bible Project Co...

Send us Fan Mail I've always heard that a follower of Jesus is supposed to demolish strongholds in the mind, but is there such thing as a positive stronghold? Does that mean strongholds can be built, not just torn down? Pull up a chair. SHOW NOTES "Let's Take a Minute to Reflect" Mentor's Table episode about being EXPECTANT in the fall (skip to minute 18:00) Jenna's H...

Send us Fan Mail School has started. The holidays are approaching. Sports are in full gear. The summer furniture needs to be brought in. Oh, and don't even get me started on finding time to read the three titles I'm juggling. I get it. It's a BUSY season! Circumstances don't exactly lend themself to taking time to rest or practice silence and solitude. So what do I do if my sch...

Send us Fan Mail Whether you're new to spiritual disciplines or you've tried to begin a new rhythm and found it to be difficult, this episode is for you. Today we're talking about three tips to make your start or follow through just a little bit easier.  I also talk about the books I'm reading that are rocking my world. Text the show and tell us the books you're loving rig...

Send us Fan Mail Before we forge forward, let's take a minute to reflect. There's been a lot going on in our nation and a lot of emotions running high. It feels like everything around me is best described as frantic. I believe as apprentices of Jesus, we've been called to a different rhythm in the midst of the storm. Let's talk about it. Here's where we talked about it on...

Send us Fan Mail New to the Mentor's Table? Welcome! Already have a seat at the table? Welcome back! Here's a little preview of what we have planned for you this season. You'll notice we've shined up and polished a few things, giving you a better overall experience. I can't wait for you to join in on the conversation! Let us know what discipleship hacks and pep talks you n...

Send us Fan Mail On this final episode in our Summer REPLAY series, we're bringing you the most popular episode from season one. I was a little surprised by this choice, but it sent a loud-and-clear message to me that you want more discipleship hacks and tips to hold on to when life gets hard. So that's what our focus will be in season two--short, real-talk sessions about what to do when...

Send us Fan Mail If you've been playing around with the idea of starting a sabbath rhythm, but you're feeling tired, overwhelmed, or that it's impossible, then this is your sign to START LISTENING NOW. Listen to this episode and my small start, and listen for the kind invitation to start even smaller based on what works best for YOU. Better yet, after listening, head to www.joyabad....

Send us Fan Mail Confession: I don't love this title. I don't think it accurately portrays this important discussion about sabbath that, honestly, I haven't heard much teaching on anywhere else. A better title would be "What To Do When You Face Resistance (from within or from other people) When You Begin a Sabbath Rhythm." That's a mouthful! Maybe that's why I ch...

Send us Fan Mail Today I am sharing with you a new podcast I've been working on with someone I am so excited for you to meet--my friend Gretchen. You're going to love her! You're also going to love the different side of me that Gretchen brings out, our laughter, and the raw conversations and confessions we share each episode.  Here's Episode One "On Being Loving & Find...

Send us Fan Mail Over the summer we'll be re-releasing some of our most popular episodes from season one. This week we are revisiting "How to Start Your Own Sabbath Rhythm." This episode originally aired March 19, 2024. Pull up a chair. Note: You can now support the show by clicking “Support the Show” in the show notes below. We are so thankful for any contribution that helps diffus...

Send us Fan Mail Over the summer we'll be re-releasing some of our most popular episodes from season one. Next on the list is "A NEW Spiritual Discipline." This episode originally aired on December 4, 2024. Pull up a chair. SHOW NOTES This is a bold statement, but I think I've discovered a NEW spiritual discipline. What are your thoughts? How does this discipline help develop y...

Send us Fan Mail Over the summer we'll be re-releasing some of our most popular episodes from season one. First on the list is "Surrendering Even When You 'Know' Better." This episode originally aired on November 20, 2024. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES In today’s episode, we’re going to step on some of my fellow recovering-control-freak’s toes. We’ll start with Jesus asking Simon (Pet...

Send us Fan Mail In this season finale, we jump in with questions about fasting that you’re afraid to ask. This episode is packed with powerful information that will keep you motivated on your fasting journey. As with all spiritual practices, we want to remind you that the goal is formation, and formation always takes time . . . lots of it. Start small, and like the other practices, begin with ask...

Send us Fan Mail I just can't stop talking about this! If you haven't already, start with Part One where we dig into the first two reasons why we fast, and today you can add on Part Two with even more biblical and scientific study behind the benefits of fasting. If you've never studied fasting, this is the episode for you to motivate you to start this rhythm. Pull up a chair here at...

Send us Fan Mail You’ll be hard pressed to find someone more passionate about fasting! In this episode, you can hear the energy in Joy’s voice as she begins to outline why we fast . This isn’t just a look at the spiritual side of fasting, but it’s a combination of the physical benefits of fasting that science is currently uncovering. If you need a little push to motivate you to begin a rhythm of f...

Send us Fan Mail While there's a lot of buzz about fasting in the health and wellness world, it tends to be hush-hush topic in the modern-day church. In this episode we'll talk about what IS fasting? Why all the buzz? Conversely, we'll also talk about what ISN'T fasting. This episode is going to step on some toes, but it's meant to sharpen the edges of this powerful discip...

Send us Fan Mail You guys! If you've been playing around with the idea of starting a sabbath rhythm, but you're feeling tired, overwhelmed, or that it's impossible, then this is your sign to START LISTENING NOW. After listening to this episode, let me know if you still feel overwhelmed, or if you feel empowered to start small right away. Better yet, after listening, head to www.joya...

Send us Fan Mail This topic isn't mentioned in most teachings about sabbath--you will feel resistance from within to stop sabbathing (or never start), and you will feel resistance from others around also discouraging you. What do you do with those feelings? Let's talk about it. Pull up a chair. If you have questions about sabbath that you would like to submit for a future Q&R (questi...

Send us Fan Mail Last time we began our discussion about the spiritual practice of sabbathing--how and why we do it. In this episode, I get into the details about how I started my sabbath rhythm and the loooooooong process it took to develop a rhythm that eventually included my family. Pull up a chair. If you have questions about sabbath that you would like to submit for a future Q&R episode,...

Send us Fan Mail Sabbath is one of my favorite spiritual practices that I exercise to help me build spiritual muscle memory for surrender. The weekly rhythm of stopping and celebrating is a constant reminder that if I stop working, the world keeps spinning and God can still keep running things without me. It humbles me, fills me up with power for the coming week, and develops a deep neural pathway...

Send us Fan Mail Links from this episode: If you missed the first episode on silence, check it out here . Places where we can continue this conversation: In the comments right here . Email at hello@joyabad.com On Instagram @joyabaddotcom Stay up to date on all our conversations and the resources I’m creating for you by subscribing to my monthly newsletter . Our next episode will drop on Wednesday,...