Life + God Podcast

Make Room for God

Pastor Daniel hopes that his fast this year will draw him closer to God AND people. As an introvert, he has found that he keeps to himself during meal times. But he is choosing to fast from lunch each day to spend time in prayer and spend time in relationship with others. 

Seriously?

Denise Robinson shares that fasting hasn't always been meaningful to her because she didn't take it seriously. She saw it as a challenge to be accomplished rather than a way to get closer to God. Denise shares how that has changed for her over the years.

Changing Behaviors

Pam Taylor shares a behavior she's trying to change during Lent. She wants to become less critical of other people and has an interesting approach to how she can bring glory to God leading up to Easter and beyond. 

Interrupt My Routine

Rev. Karen Chraska is the Assoc. Pastor of Worship Arts and openly admits that she struggles with the idea of fasting. She wants to grow deeper in her relationship with God and is seeking ways to interrupt her routine to make room for God's presence. 

Faith & Exercise

Ted Hyde is using the practice of Holy Yoga to develop a deeper relationship with God during Lent. He likes the focus on body, mind, and soul that comes with this practice and hopes that it will prepare him for Easter in a new way.

Finding Peace in a Closet

Amanda Eaton joins this episode from a closet in her home because it is the only place she can find quiet right now. As a mother of a 9 month old, fasting will look different this year than it has in the past, but we are so grateful to worship a compassionate, loving God. Amanda is an excellent reminder not to be too hard on yourself during the fasting season.

Resting for God

When Stephanie Pippett fasts, she likes to focus on something that she feels has overtaken her life. She's noticed that one habit in particular has changed for the negative during COVID-19 and she wants to turn it into time for God.

Not So Fast

Chris Robinson does not fast as part of his Lenten spiritual practice, and in today's episode he shares why. Chris is not anti-fasting and sees its spiritual value for some people, but the expectations, rules, and baggage that comes with fasting makes him feel more disconnected that connected to God. Thank you, Chris, for your authenticity and honesty.

Feeling Stuck

Julie Hawkins is our Director of Children and Family Ministries and in today's episode she admits that she's been feeling stuck. Throughout the past year the ground is constantly shifting underneath her and she desperately wants to experience spiritual growth and closeness to God during Lent.

One Small Step

Cathy Weiskopf is taking her fast one day at a time. Every morning she wants to focus on the question, "What does it look like to let God love me?" instead of watching the news or checking on social media. This is such a beautiful question and a wonderful practice for everyone to try.