Lori Taylor and Christina Willman

Thriving in Between

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This podcast has been created by Lori Taylor and Christina Willman. The focus is Liminality, that space in life where you've left something behind that is familiar or stable and entered a period of unknown, waiting, and chaos. Thriving there is possible and transformation can be found. Join the conversation.

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Lori Taylor and Christina Willman

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The Big FIVE: Pitfalls, Landmines, and Traps...OH MY! 08.05.2023 1:01:34

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Lori and Christina discuss the common pitfalls, traps, and landmines that can befall us during our "in-between" journey. Thrivinginbetween.com @thriving_in_between

Safe Spaces. A Conversation with Mandi Pierson 11.04.2023 1:18:59

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Lori and Christina chat with mental health expert Mandi Pierson about Trauma Informed Care and the importance of creating safe spaces for individuals (and ourselves). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mentioned in the podcast: Window of Tolerance Dan Siegel. https://drdansiegel.com . A Grace Disguised by Jerry Sittser. htt...

Knocked Off Balance. Pilgrimage with Tony Kriz 01.02.2023 58:18

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Lori and Christina discuss pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago AND in our everyday lives with author, speaker, film maker and fellow podcaster Tony Kriz. Mentioned in the podcast: Book. Sacred Pathways by Gary Thomas. https://a.co/d/dhNJ3dY. www.tonykriz.com . Books. Films. Speaker engagement requests. Tony and Kari's podcast: Pilgrim Lost. https://pilgrimlo...

Calling the Courageous! The Posture of Adventure 11.07.2022 42:53

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Lori and Christina discuss the Posture of Adventure with some metaphors, biblical examples and personal stories. Mentioned in the podcast. The Faith of Leap: Embracing a Theology of Risk, Adventure & Courage by Michael Frost and Alan Hirsch. Stories of Ruth and Esther in the Bible. Upcoming: A Liminal Retreat! September 16-18, 2022. Pine, AZ Visit www.mountai...

When the Story Changes. A Conversation with Pastor Don Doe 28.04.2022 1:06:21

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Lori and Christina have a conversation with Pastor Don and his experience with Liminal Space. God has used it to change him, his relationships and the trajectory of his life. Mentioned in the podcast . Pastor Don's recent sermon at Mountain Park. https://www.mountainpark.org/sermons/the-reality-of-jesus Romans 5:3-5 Thrivinginbetween.com @thriving_in_between

Hope and Liminal Postures: Considering Hope Part 2 19.02.2022 1:09:37

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Lori and Christina consider the thread of HOPE throughout the Liminal Postures. Thrivinginbetween.com @thriving_in_between

Considering Hope 11.01.2022 1:01:41

Send us Fan Mail In the first episode of 2022, Lori and Christina, discuss HOPE. Where does our understanding of HOPE come from? Where do we get HOPE? Can we get more of it? Let's do a deep dive in some books, psychology and medical studies! Books mentioned in the podcast: The Hope Quotient by Ray Johnston The Anatomy of Hope: How People Prevail in the Face of Illness by Jerome Groopman At...

"Embracing Uncomfortable" and Liminal Space: A Conversation with Dr. Deb Gorton 22.07.2021 1:02:25

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Lori and Christina talk with Clinical Psychologist, Professor and Author, Dr. Deb Gorton about her new book, Embracing Uncomfortable as well as some parallels with Life in Liminality. Link to the book. https://www.debgorton.com/book. Mentioned in the podcast: Embracing Uncomfortable website. https://www.embracinguncomfortable.com. Thrivinginbetween.com @thriving_i...

How Can I Help? A Conversation about Empathy with Erik Batchelor 07.05.2021 45:41

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Lori and Christina answer an email question regarding "Empathy" through the lens of liminality. Erik gives some practical ways to improve our empathy aptitude. Discussed in the podcast: LiL podcast about mourning. https://lifeinliminality.buzzsprout.com/887302/3641674-is-this-over-yet-a-posture-of-mourning-in-liminal-space . Books: Vulnerable by Raleigh...

Studying Liminality: A Conversation with Fellow Journeyman Pastor Fraser Venter 10.03.2021 58:48

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Lori and Christina have an inspiring conversation with Pastor Fraser Venter about his own liminal experience, the knowledge he has gained from studying liminality, and his insights gleaned from walking with others through transitions. Mentioned in this episode: St. John of the Cross Thomas Merton David stories: 1 Samuel 21 & 22 Canoeing The Mountains by Tod Bo...

Pack Your Bags: The Posture of Adventure in Liminal Space: A Conversation with Angela McCurren 12.11.2020 55:24

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Lori and Christina have a conversation with Angela McCurren about what "adventure" means for healing and growing during liminal space. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Angela McCurren's Instagram. @outdoor.angventures. Angela McCurren's website. www.outdoorangventures.com. Books...

Are We There Yet? Posture of a Pilgrim in Liminal Space 27.09.2020 58:43

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Lori and Christina walk through the some of the characteristics and importance of taking the posture of a pilgrim during wandering times. Books mentioned in the episode. The Sacred Journey by Charles Foster. https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Journey-Ancient-Practices/dp/0849946093 . The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday. https://www.amazon.com/Obstacle-Way-Timeless-...

Tapping into Creativity: A Conversation with Christi Martinelli 16.07.2020 1:05:30

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Lori and Christina speak with their first female guest, producer, Christi Martinelli about how we can tap into creativity during liminal times. Mentioned in the podcast. Christi's website: anchorshineproductions.com Christi's Instagram pages: @anchorshine @christimartinelli Thrivinginbetween.com @thriving_in_between

Disruptive Discipleship: A Conversation with Sam Van Eman 18.06.2020 51:31

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Christina and Lori learn from Sam Van Eman, author of Disruptive Discipleship:The Power of Breaking Routine to Kickstart Your Faith about how we can let disruptions guide us to growth. Sam Van Eman's website. https://www.samvaneman.com/ . Sam's book link. https://www.samvaneman.com/writing-2/disruptive-discipleship/ . CCO Experiential Design website. htt...

Maintaining Motivation: A Conversation with Mathew Embry 21.05.2020 36:32

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Christina and Lori have a conversation with film director Mathew Embry where they discuss his discipline and perseverance through his own liminal space. Mathew Embry. https://www.mshope.com . Living Proof film. https://www.seelivingproof.com . Thrivinginbetween.com @thriving_in_between

LiL Minisode: A Posture of Readiness 21.05.2020 22:36

Send us Fan Mail In this minisode, Lori and Christina discuss the importance of creating disciplines during liminal times to position us to receive not achieve. Discussed in the podcast. Discerning the Voice of God by Pricilla Shirer. https://www.amazon.com/Discerning-Voice-God-Revised-Recognize/dp/1462774040 Thrivinginbetween.com @thriving_in_between

Broken Images: A Conversation with PC Walker 14.05.2020 35:14

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Christina and Lori host a conversation with PC Walker, author, speaker and Residence Life Director at William Jessup University. PC discusses replacing our broken images of God while waiting in the tension of being pulled back like an arrow in the Master Archer's bow. PC Walker Website. http://www.ragamuffinpc.com/ . PC's latest book: Won't Stop Ca...

LiL Minisode: A Posture of Revision 14.05.2020 20:51

Send us Fan Mail In their first minisode, Christina and Lori highlight some important truths about the posture of Revision. Thrivinginbetween.com @thriving_in_between

Is This Over Yet? A Posture of Mourning in Liminal Space 06.05.2020 31:57

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Christina and Lori discuss the posture of Mourning. What can we gain from it? How do we find clarity of the essential truths of who we are and who God is? Resources: A Grace Disguised by Jerry Sittser Crushing by T.D. Jakes A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis Permission to Feel by Marc Brackett Thrivinginbetween.com @thriving_in_between

Rhythms: A Conversation with Pastor Matt Anderson 28.04.2020 40:29

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Christina and Lori enjoy their first guest interview with Pastor Matt Anderson, lead pastor at McDowell Church in Scottsdale, Arizona. Not only does he discuss his own liminal experience but he gives some valuable rhythms to practice during liminality. If you want to find out more about Pastor Matt and McDowell Church, visit https://mcdowell.church/ Other resource...

Come On In: A Posture of Hospitality in Liminal Space Part 2 14.04.2020 21:25

Send us Fan Mail Part 2: In this episode, Christina and Lori are continuing the discussion on the posture of Hospitality. They offer metaphors and challenges of being welcoming in liminality. Thrivinginbetween.com @thriving_in_between

Come On In: A Posture of Hospitality in Liminal Space Part 1 14.04.2020 22:10

Send us Fan Mail Part 1: In this episode, Christina and Lori define the overarching idea of "Postures" and their role in Liminal Space, then begin looking at the posture of Hospitality. Thrivinginbetween.com @thriving_in_between

Responding to Liminal Space 30.03.2020 45:56

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Christina and Lori discuss why liminal space can be so difficult and what it means to take an inventory of our typical responses. Thrivinginbetween.com @thriving_in_between

Intro to Life in Liminality 19.03.2020 10:18

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the beginning of the conversation. Join us for the journey through liminal space. Thrivinginbetween.com @thriving_in_between