the remind{h}er podcast

We are called to remember. I say that a lot around here. But what about when we'd rather forget? What about when the memories are difficult? What does it look like to faithfully hold a painful past? I don't have all the answers, but those questions are questions I've wrestled with for years in my own life. In today's episode, we consider what that might look like, trusting that looking back often...

I am not a natural-born hostess, but I am learning that hospitality is part of our call as followers of Jesus. Hospitality is different than hosting. It goes beyond the walls of our homes and the boundaries of our comfort zones. It's a posture we extend to the world around us. If you often feel pressure to host well or appear like you have it all together, listen in. The Great Dance by Baxter Krug...

It can be easy to feel so overwhelmed by all that is broken in this world and assume there is nothing we can do to fix it; we might as well just turn the other way. Or it's easy to feel pressure to do something big and loud in order to matter, in order to avoid wasting our time away. But I'm learning there is power in playing it small. And in the Kingdom of God, small can be significant. Listen in...

Even though I'm a deep feeler, awhile ago I learned how to control my tears. I often chose not to cry, even if deep down I wanted to. That all changed a little over a year ago when I made a commitment to cry. If I felt like crying, I would. Good or bad. It's been a year of learning to welcome my tears and listen to the messages they carry. In this episode, I invite you to join me. Arielle Estoria...

This past weekend, I took some time to replant my Christmas cactus. It's leaves were dark and drooping and I could tell it was time for some fresh soil and a larger pot. In this, I was reminded of our need for fresh spiritual soil, especially when the fruit of our lives does not reflect the way of Jesus. What's on the outside is often directly correlated with what's on the inside. And sometimes to...

As we continue to experience chaos within and all around, I've felt myself longing for peace. In this episode, we explore what peace means and looks like in the context of our faith. The peace of Christ is both something we experience personally and something we are called to share with the world around us. We find peace when we practice it and pass it along in the context of our actual lives. Wha...

I am usually all about the fresh start of a new year. But in entering 2021, after a year like 2020, I find myself hesitating, cautious, and taking it slow. I feel a bit intimidated by the uncertainty of what lies ahead. But over the past few weeks, we've celebrated and been reminded of God With Us, and I'm remembering how that also means God goes before us. If you find yourself tiptoeing into the...

As we wrap up 2020, here is one more reminder to carry into 2021. I've been learning to trust that God does significant work behind the scenes and that God's faithfulness does not depend on our awareness of it. We might not be able to see or feel it, but when we reflect and remember, we can trace the thread of God's faithfulness all throughout our lives, realizing we never were and never are forgo...

I wanted to do something special on the podcast during Advent and what I came up with is, well, pretty unoriginal. But I think it might be exactly what we need right now. After such a crazy and heavy year, I hope the simplicity of this four week series is an unexpected gift this Advent season. Listen in as we read and reflect on this familiar Christmas passage: Luke 2: 1-20 I would love to hear wh...

I wanted to do something special on the podcast during Advent and what I've come up with is, well, pretty unoriginal. But I think it might be exactly what we need right now. After such a crazy and heavy year, I hope the simplicity of this four week series is an unexpected gift this Advent season. Listen in as we read and reflect on this familiar Christmas passage: John 1:1-18 I would love to hear...

I wanted to do something special on the podcast during Advent and what I've come up with is, well, pretty unoriginal. But I think it might be exactly what we need right now. After such a crazy and heavy year, I hope the simplicity of this four week series is an unexpected gift this Advent season. Listen in as we read and reflect on this familiar Christmas passage: Isaiah 9:2-7 I would love to hear...

I wanted to do something special on the podcast during Advent and what I've come up with is, well, pretty unoriginal. But I think it might be exactly what we need right now. After such a crazy and heavy year, I hope the simplicity of this four week series is an unexpected gift this Advent season. Listen in as we read and reflect on a Christmas passage - Luke 1:26-56 A Charlie Brown Christmas I wou...

I don't know about you, but for me, it has been much more difficult to find God's goodness in a year like 2020.  But that doesn't mean that God is absent or that there isn't any goodness to be found. It just means that when it isn't as obvious as we would like it to be, seeking it out becomes even more important. We have to train ourselves to look for the reminders. I'm finding that more often tha...

If you're anything like me, life often feels like a roller coaster, with unexpected twists, turns, drops, loops and bumps along the way. It's easy to experience joy when life feels straight and steady, but is there room for joy in the difficulties, too? What would it look like for joy to carry us through? Listen in. Instagram: @juleclayton or @remindherpodcast Transcript: www.julianneelaineclayton...

This episode was written and recorded before any election results came in. But by the time it hits your ears, the 2020 Election will be over. At the end of the day, and at the end of an election season, it's important to take a step back and remember who we are and who we're still called to be. Listen in. Email me a prayer request! remindherpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @juleclayton or @remindherpo...

So often, we feel like we have to try to be like somebody else, or fit a mold we weren't meant for, compensating for all the things we think we lack. We forget that we were created by God - an intricate, intentional, original work of art that God called good. If you could use a reminder of how God delights in just your being you, listen in. Email: remindherpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @juleclayton...

Our sense of smell is deeply connected to our memory. Certain scents can evoke memories that transport us back in time. And smell is also connected to our faith; there is a specific fragrance or aroma that acts in a similar way, reminding others of Jesus and evoking the character of Christ in the world around us. Listen in. Smells like Nostalgia by Meghan Holohan Email: remindherpodcast@gmail.com...

We are all formed by something, sometimes multiple things, and many times, we don't even realize it. We often become the product of what we prioritize, what we give our time and attention to. So it's important to be intentional about paying attention to Jesus and things that reflect His character in the world. When we do, we become more and more like the person of Jesus Christ, and that is good ne...

A fountain can turn a stagnant body of water into water with movement, activity, and life. In a similar way, when our faith feels stagnant, it is important to identify the fountains that help bring life to our faith. Because those fountains often help us remember and inspire us to hope. Today, if your faith feels stagnant, listen in. Transcript: www.julianneelaineclayton.com Instagram: @juleclayto...

As obvious as it might seem, I often forget that there is a difference between knowing  about someone, and actually  knowing  them. And I think that's an important distinction we need for our faith, too. Today, if your faith feels disconnected or distant, listen in. Jane Goodall Email me your prayer requests!  remindherpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @juleclayton or @remindherpodcast Transcript: www....

As children of God, we are all part of the Body of Christ and have a unique role to play in the Kingdom of God. Today, if you struggle to find value in what you have to offer, or in other people, listen in. Spiritual Theology by Simon Chan Email: remindherpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @juleclayton or @remindherpodcast Transcript/Website: www.julianneelaineclayton.com  

For most of my life, I have been a pretty anxious person. I am no stranger to restless nights, tension headaches, and convincing myself that the world is ending. Worry is my default and I often long for peace. If you can relate, listen in. Email: remindherpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @juleclayton or @remindherpodcast Website: www.julianneelaineclayton.com  

Names are significant. And we see that significance laced throughout Scripture - both in names for God and for us. Those names are a reminder of relationship and belonging. If you feel forgotten or anonymous, listen in. Email: remindherpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @juleclayton or @remindherpodcast Transcript: www.julianneelaineclayton.com  

My plate often feels very full and I often ask myself how I'm going to get it all done. But what if getting it all done isn't dependent on us? What if showing up with the best we've got is good enough? Listen in. Jeffrey Greenman & Spiritual Formation Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott Email: remindherpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @juleclayton or @remindherpodcast Tr...

Sometimes I find that I long for a different lens in life. A change in perspective, a better vantage point, a clearer understanding. My outlook often feels blurry, blotchy, or even blocked all together. And I'm not always sure how to develop a clearer, more accurate picture. But I know I want to see things the way God does, because when we see the world and each person in it through that lens, it...