In this episode, Michelle sits down to talk with author, Sarah Baughman about her book, A Flame in the Dark. It is a novel set in the time of Luther's Reformation and it's a story of God's grace, love, and mercy.  In this interview, Sarah shares with us what it would have been like to live during that time period and she talks about some of the characters in the book. If you would like to learn more about the book you can find it here. sarahbaughman.org

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A Flame in the Dark

Life can twist upside down in an instant, and you feel shaken. God is not shaken even when your world is in turmoil, and you don’t know how to move forward. You can rest in His unshakable faithfulness and presence. In this episode, Michelle talks about how her husband ended up in the Critical Care Unit at the hospital and how God helped her through those moments when life was uncertain. What causes you to feel shaken? Michelle will offer you some reflection questions, a scripture reading, and a prayer that will help you remember who you are as God’s child. You can rest in His capable hands, safe and secure.  

When Life Feels Shaken

Does your heart feel broken? Do you feel like you have layers upon layers of grief and you are not sure how to deal with all of it? Join Michelle as she talking about abiding in the presence of El Shaddai. 

Abide in the Presence of El Shaddai

Does your heart feel anxious or overwhelmed? God offers you refuge in the shelter of His presence. Join Michelle as she takes a look at Psalm 61 and talks about Selah Moments. 

When Your Heart Feels Anxious

Deb Burma helps us to unpack all the promises found in Psalm 46. What does it mean that God is our refuge and rest in the storms of life?  We also talk about Deb's New Bible Study: Be Still and Know: A Study of Rest and Refuge(Click here to check out Deb's book and read the first chapter for free).

God is Your Refuge in the Storm

Michelle sit's down with Author and Speaker, Christina Hergenrader for a conversation about her new book, Inspired.  Maybe like me, you are still figuring out how to navigate through life after the long year we've just been through. Perhaps you are surprised by your emotions and you know you do not feel fine but you are not sure where to go or what to do with all of your feelings My conversation with Christina, helped me to process through some of the questions, I've been trying to work through these past couple of months. It was a gift to me and I pray it will be to you as well.  If you would like to connect with Christina, please click on the links above to find out more about her book  or how to connect with her. 

When life doesn't feel fine. . .

Have you ever struggled with friendship? Friendships fade, change, and even end—and we are left wondering, am I a good friend?  Recently I sat down with Licensed Social Worker, Heidi Goehmann(click here for her website), to talk about her new book Finding Hope: From Brokenness to Restoration   For this conversation, we talked about when friendships become messy and broken, how can we find hope.  

Finding Hope When Friendship Gets Messy

Have you ever been filled with shame over something you did or didn't do?  Do you ever wonder if God could forgive you? As we enter into the story in John 21, we see Jesus making breakfast for the disciples.  They had abandoned their teacher and friend in his greatest hour of need and yet, we find Jesus serving them.   It reminds me of the table God prepares for us as we gather for worship and we partake of the Lord's Supper.  It is given to us even though we do not deserve it and we have not earned it.   Rest in God's grace for you.

Easter Joy

As we stand at the foot of the cross, may we remember the precious gift we have been given, in Christ Jesus.  Your sins are forgiven, your debt has been paid in full.  

It is Finished-Good Friday

Journey with Jesus into the Garden of Gethsemane.  May you be reminded of His great love for you.

Garden of Gethsemane-Holy Week Reflections

Michelle sits down with Gretchen Ronnevik to talk about her book, Ragged: Spiritual Disciplines for the Spiritually Exhausted. (Click here to check out the book.) The spiritual disciplines are an act of remembrance of God’s grace, not a means of obtaining it or manipulating it. It's about resting in who God is and His promises to you.  Take some time to enjoy this grace-filled conversation. May it encourage your heart. Click on the following Links to Connect with Gretchen. Gretchen's Website Freely Given Podcast 

Ragged

In this interview, Michelle talks to Author, Lindsay Hausch about her soon-to-release book, Take Heart: God's Comfort For Anxious Thoughts. In the interview, we talk about this question? What if God could use your anxious thoughts to draw you closer to Him?  We often feel shame over our anxious thoughts because we think God might be disappointed in us, but He isn't. God meets us right where we are at and fills us with His peace and joy. If you would like to read the first chapter in Lindsay's book for free, please click on this link.

God's Comfort for Anxious Thoughts

Your tears matter to God. He meets you right where you are at and collects your sorrow. He loves you beyond measure.  In this episode, Michelle takes a look at Psalm 56. "You’ve kept track of all my wandering and my weeping. You’ve stored my many tears in your bottle—not one will be lost. For they are all recorded in your book of remembrance." Psalm 56:8

God Keeps Track of Your Tears

You have been chosen by God. He loves you beyond measure. I had the honor of talking to Donna Snow about her Bible Study, Chosen: A Study of Esther.  Join us as we talk about this marvelous study. If you would like to read the first chapter of Chosen for free you can click here. 

Chosen:A Study of Esther

Are you struggling with the uncertainty of life right now? Are you worn out and weary from trying to manage life through a pandemic? In this episode, Michelle talks about the promises God has for you, in Isaiah 43. Lean in and listen and rest in God's promises to you. They are true today, tomorrow, and always.

When Life Feels Uncertain, Rest in God's promises

Are you weary and worn from constant chaos? Do you long for peace? The Peace in His Presence podcast will help you find rest for your soul through God's Word. God holds you close to His heart in His most capable hands.

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