The Notice

Do you compare yourself? Do you constantly glance sideways asking, How do I measure up? Your enemy loves to use this measure-up comparison against you but Jesus invites you to exchange your measure up fears and get-ahead pride for freedom. Tune in as I talk with Shannon Popkin, author of her new book, Comparison Girl, as she shares what she's learned about her own comparison struggles. Listen in a...

Shame is something we've all faced, whether from something we've done or something that's been done to us. Yet when we think about being noticed, there are some things we don't want anyone to notice. Listen in on this episode, where I have a conversation about shame with Kay Hall, author of the new book, Beyond the Hidden Veil of Shame. We discuss her journey of redemption, the healing process, an...

Have you ever wondered why during a crisis, like COVID 19, some people uncover brilliant insights - while others struggle? Have you noticed how some people use their failures as stepping stones to greater heights, while others make the same mistakes? Listen to this episode as we uncover a tool revealed during COVID 19 - pausing to process - and one in which Jesus modeled. Listen as we talk about r...

The COVID 19 Pandemic has left us feeling uncertain. Social distancing, working from home, and finding creative ways to connect with each other has become our new normal. But what would it be like to contract the virus? Join me on this episode where I speak with Pastor Marvin Williams, lead pastor of Trinity Church in Lansing, Michigan. We talk about the pandemic and what it felt like for both he...

With the COVID 19 breakout, do you find yourself feeling blue?  Do you know how to explain these feelings to your children or grandchildren? Join me for this episode where I talk with teacher, mother, and children’s author, Carol van Gorp. Her children’s book series features GABBY, an inquisitive young girl with red high top tennis shoes who finds herself facing tough subjects like bullying, divor...

Are you home with your children 24-7 during the COVID 19 pandemic? Are you having fun or are you finding yourself irritated? Of course, we all want to be a good Mom, but sometimes our feelings of anxiety are quite different than our vision. Listen to this episode where I welcome Karen Hossink, mother, speaker and author of the book Confessions of an Irritable Mother. We discuss motherhood, the fee...

With the outbreak of the COVID 19 pandemic - or anything else unexpected you may be going through - do you find yourself overthinking? Or imagining all of kinds of scenarios in your brain? In a world of unknowns, we may ask - What is it? Join us for this episode where we discuss how we overthink, why we overthink, and how God takes notices of us when we do.

Have you ever taken notice of the homeless? Would you ever consider getting to know them? Listen to this special episode where I talk with Judy Allen, a college English teacher, and playwright. You’ll hear how a story project she started in one of her classes helped students notice the misconceptions surrounding homelessness and led her to write her play: I HAVE A NAME. Hear how God interweaved th...

Is there something going on in your life you can't talk about but wish you could? Do you find yourself having a strong need to vent? What is the best way to process everything we experience? Listen to this episode where we explore the differences between venting and lamenting and how God takes notice of us in the struggle.   

What is it about capturing a story on film? Have you wondered how films are produced or how someone becomes a filmmaker? Listen to this episode where we talk with award winning filmmaker and owner of Flip Book Moving Pictures, Scott Magie. We learn how God called Scott to make films, how he's noticed God through this powerful medium, and his latest film, FourNinety.  

Have you wished you could have a spiritual mentor to encourage your faith? Listen as we talk with Lisa Lempke, a ministry leader with the Northwest Michigan Jesus Ministry. We discuss how important it can be to your spiritual growth to have someone you meet with regularly, how God provides that person, and how we can potentially be that person for others. You won't want to miss hearing how God not...

With the new year and new decade, you've probably set some goals. So how are you doing at following through? Do you find yourself distracted? Discouraged? Just what does it mean to be disciplined anyway? Listen to this episode where we talk about goals, distractions, discouragements, and just what it means to take notice of God in self-discipline.  

What is it about those Christmas traditions? Or those holiday movies? Do fulfilling traditions give us warm fuzzy feels or satisfy some kind of longing? Join me for this special holiday episode of THE NOTICE where we talk about traditions, expectations and how God takes notice of us during the holiday season. May God surprise you this Christmas! 

Have you ever looked at a sunset and recognized the majesty of God's creation? Maybe you write, sing, dance. Perhaps you don’t feel creative at all. You’ll want to listen to a conversation about creativity with singer-songwriter, teacher, and worship leader Justin Reid. We discuss God as creator, how we reflect God through creativity, and how God notices and delights in our creativity. Justin shar...

With the busiest shopping season upon us, do you enjoy shopping or do you dread it? Does God even care about our shopping trips? Join us for this episode where we explore those questions, hear a few shopping stories, including one from author Karen Hossink, and remember that in the midst of a hectic season, God still takes notice. 

Have you ever wondered about the different ways God heals? Or how you can stop the pain? Join us for part two of a conversation with Julie Eickenroth, Executive Director of Freedom Farm Ministries in Traverse City, Michigan. We discuss How to Stop the Pain, the variety of ways God heals and how deeply God wants to reach us. 

Are you going through the motions of life thinking you're okay but secretly realize you may be depressed? Or perhaps you realize the need for more concentrated healing. Join me for this 2 part episode with Julie Eickenroth, Executive Director of Freedom Farm Ministries. We talk about the healing process, how to stop the pain, and the freedom and dignity that results as we discover we are loved and...

Maybe your dream job was given to someone else or perhaps another relationship ended, or you simply feel unnoticed. If you're alive, you have faced the sting of rejection which may leave you unsure of how to respond. Join us for this episode where we discuss rejection, ways we attempt to get over it and new ways to take notice of God through rejection.

Have you faced some transitions in your life that left you hopeless? Perhaps you are carrying a burden and need a safe place to talk about it. If you're considering spiritual counseling or know someone who needs encouragement, you'll want to listen to Part 2 of a conversation with Bob Wessels, Pastor of Care at Trinity Church. We discuss how God equipped Bob for counseling, the importance of commu...

Have you recently gone through a life transition or recognize deep down something isn't quite right? If you have considered spiritual counseling or you know someone who could benefit, you’ll want to listen to this two-part episode with Bob Wessels, Pastor of Care at Trinity Church. We discuss his background, the Christian life, transitions, how God uses our experiences to serve Him, and how spirit...

Have you ever felt like you were telling your story but no one was truly listening? Or maybe someone has mentioned to you they didn't feel like you really heard what they were saying. If that's you or you'd love to consider new ways to listen, you'll want to join us as we discuss seven different ways we may listen to others, explore what it is we're really trying to say and discover new insights i...

The memorial service has ended, the words of sympathy have dissolved, and you find yourself all alone with your grief.  If that’s you or you know someone who lost a loved one, you’ll want to hear this interview with Ingrid Winsett, a ministry leader with Grief Share. We discuss the challenges and process of grief, responding to others who are grieving and how the God of mercy takes notice. 

Have you ever felt like life is just too busy?  Or you can’t seem to make it to the end of your “to do” list? Listen as we talk about the crazy, hectic lifestyle we lead and how to take notice of God amongst the chaos. We talk about reasons, seasons and being present and how to choose mercy when we fail. So if you are someone who struggles with remaining peaceful during the frenzy of your day or y...

Have you found yourself going through the motions of life when suddenly out of nowhere, you run into an old friend who shows you a photograph which completely changes your life? Listen to this interview with Caroline Hobbs, a ministry leader with Surrendering the Secret, who shares her story about how God noticed her in the most intimate of ways. Be reminded of how God notices us in the most secre...

Do you ever get upset or annoyed at someone or something because it gets in the way of your plans? Or maybe you find yourself consumed by unfair policies or someone else’s inadequacies --- or perhaps even your own? If this sounds like you, you won’t want to miss today’s episode. We explore frustration as a human experience, as a humbling experience and share some stories of how God showed His merc...