Can I Be a Doer and Still Rest in God’s Presence? With Katie M. Reid [Episode 201]

Doer Still Rest God's Presence Katie M. Reid

Would you say you’re a Mary or a Martha? It would be difficult to find an American Christian woman who hasn’t struggled to be more like Mary, the Christ-follower who sat at Jesus’ feet while her overworked sister, Martha, labored in the kitchen.

So, what if you are a Martha? Is that okay?

This often quoted Bible story from Luke 10 seems to suggest that wanting to serve, achieve, and accomplish things as Martha did was wrong. But today’s podcast guest helps us understand that’s simply not the case.

Can I Make Peace With the Past and Make Sense of the Present? With Bonnie Gray [Episode 200]

Make Peace Past Make Sense Present Bonnie Gray

Episode 200 [Part 1]

Episode 200 [Part 2 – After Hours]

Growing up as a Chinese American daughter of a mail-order bride and a busboy in San Francisco’s Chinatown, Bonnie Gray never felt like she belonged. She spent her childhood hiding “Chinese Bonnie” who lived in a dysfunctional home in poverty in order to be accepted as cheerful “American Bonnie” who lived a life that looked like everybody else’s.

She tried to throw away pieces of her past—the ones she thought no one wanted—but in the process, she discovered God was tenderly gathering all the broken fragments to build a new story of faith and joy. She learned that it’s only when we learn to embrace the truth of our past that we can finally make sense of our present and celebrate what truly matters.

Can I Love My Body? With Jennifer Taylor Wagner [Episode 199]

Love My Body Jennifer Taylor Wagner

When you look in the mirror, do you love the skin you’re in? For many of us, that seems almost impossible. And even if we do accept our bodies, does that mean we’re abandoning any effort to improve?

Oh, girl, this thought process is enough to drive anyone crazy. It’s confusing and takes up way too much space in our heads and hearts. So today, we are going to make this a non-issue!

Author Jennifer Taylor Wagner joins me on the 4:13 Podcast and will show you how to overcome the negative feelings about your body.

Can I Get Unstuck in My Prayer Life? With Kyle DiRoberts [Episode 198]

Unstuck Prayer Life Kyle DiRoberts

We all want to know how to talk to God and get answers to our prayers. Yet lots of us struggle to pray and are convinced we’re doing it wrong. So is there a secret to talking with God? Well, according to today’s podcast guest, there is.

Author and seminary professor, Dr. Kyle DiRoberts, shares the secret to prayer and reveals the impact of humility on your prayers. He’ll also give you practical ways to connect with God as the heroes of the faith did.

Can I Overcome What Overwhelms Me? With Trina McNeilly [Episode 197]

Overcome Things Overwhelm Trina McNeilly

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “unclutter”? Is it your house? Well today, you’ll learn to unclutter something far more important … your soul. And just like your house, sometimes we need to get in there, sort through it, and toss the things that weigh us down.

Author Trina McNeilly joins me on the podcast and invites you to take a closer look at where the home really is—your soul—where the throes of life leave us feeling anxious and overwhelmed. She’ll share how uncluttering your life from the inside out leads to freedom as you create more space for peace and joy.

Can I Find Grace-Based Rhythms for Spending Time With God? With Naomi Vacaro [Episode 196]

Spend Quiet Time with God Naomi Vacaro

GIVEAWAY ALERT: You can win the book Quiet by this week’s podcast guest. Keep reading to find out how!

Do you struggle to create space in your daily routine for quiet time with God? So many of us want to feel close to Him, but we have difficulty finding time in our chaotic schedules. Or maybe a lack of time isn’t the issue, but inconsistencies in our days or being pulled away by distractions.

Well, my friend, if this is something you struggle with, then be encouraged…