Journal Gently: Helping Introverted Women Find Healing After Grief, Hurt, and Trauma
By Kari Bartkus, Spiritual Director for Christian Women
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Episodes: 186
Oct 10, 2023
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Journal Gently (formerly Let’s Encourage One Another) is a podcast designed to help introverted women find healing after experiencing grief, hurt, and trauma.
This is a sacred space for us to meet together and draw close to God on the pages of our journals, especially when life is hard. It's all about taking small, gentle steps and inviting God to do His healing work in us. Let's journal gently.
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Kari Bartkus is a spiritual director who walks with hurting Christian women, helping them recognize God's presence in the midst of their pain, including grief, depression, illness, and relational struggles. She specializes in written spiritual direction, perfect for more introverted gals drawn to quiet spaces and written words.
Journal Gently Writing Program:
https://lovedoesthat.org/journal-gently
1:1 Written Spiritual Direction:
https://lovedoesthat.org/spiritual-direction
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[Ep 166] God in the Midst of the Storm: A Devotional Reading of Mark 6:45-52
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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[Ep 165] When You Rush a Holy Moment
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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[Ep 164] 3 Key Lessons for Journaling in Difficult Seasons
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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[Ep 163] Letting God Use Our Wounds: A Conversation with Russell Joyce
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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[Ep 162] The Most Important Thing
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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[Ep 161] [Journal Reviews] Guided Journals for Grief
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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[Ep 160] When Life Changes, Re-evaluate
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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[Ep 159] Loneliness and Belonging: A Conversation with Sarah Westfall
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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[Ep 158] Burdens vs. Loads: Discerning When to Help Someone (Re-release)
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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[Ep 157] A Closer Look at Digital Journaling Apps
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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[Ep 156] How to Spend the Day in Prayer
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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[Ep 155] When Talking Doesn’t Help
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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[Ep 154] [Journal Reviews] Guided Journals for Depression and Anxiety
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May 21, 2024 |
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[Ep 153] Can 5 Minutes Journaling Really Make a Difference?
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May 07, 2024 |
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[Ep 152] How to Decline an Offer of Help Gracefully (Re-Release)
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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[Ep 151] [Written Spiritual Direction Session] Standing Stones: Stories of God’s Faithfulness
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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[Ep 150] [Behind-the-Scenes] Are You Honest with Yourself?
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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[Ep 149] What Are You Feeling Possessive Of?
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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[Ep 148] Don't Vacuum While the Dog's Sleeping: A Story About Juggling Responsibilities
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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[Ep 147] The Flip-Out Rule in Journaling
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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[Ep 146] Introduction to Journaling: Creating Your Own Journaling Routine
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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[Ep 145] Holding Your Word of the Year Close All Year Long
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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[Ep 144] How to Create Both a Short and Long Journaling Routine
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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[Ep 143] Start Noticing What You Enjoy
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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[Ep 142] [Journal Reviews] Guided Journals and Devotionals for Advent
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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[Ep 141] The Gift of Your Presence: Caring for Others by Being Interruptible
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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[Ep 140] Recognizing God’s Invitation to Reach Out to a Hurting Friend
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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[Ep 139] 3 Truths to Remember During a Difficult Holiday Season (Re-Release)
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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[Ep 138] Holy Hush or Holiday Hustle: Which Will You Choose?
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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[Ep 137] 3 Easy Ways to Journal When You Don't Know What to Write About
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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[Ep 136] 5 Misconceptions of a Christian Spiritual Director
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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[Ep 135] Identifying Signs You're Not Doing Well (And What You Can Do About It)
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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[Ep 134] You Have to Push Yourself to Grow (Podcast Rebrand)
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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[Ep 133] Can You Just Sit With Me? A Conversation About Grief with Natasha Smith
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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[Ep 132] Spiritual First Aid in the Midst of Disaster: A Conversation with Jamie Aten
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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[Ep 131] Healing in Layers: What Art Taught Me About Grief
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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[Ep 130] Is Your Hurt Preventing You From Loving Others Well?
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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[Ep 129] [Book Recommendation] The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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[Ep 128] It's Okay to Have Help (And Some Ideas to Get You Started)
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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[Ep 127] How to Choose a Bible You’ll Actually Use
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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[Ep 126] [Devotional] Falling Forward
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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[Ep 125] I Just Ordered a New Planner… Here’s Why
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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[Ep 124] [Book Recommendation] Visit the Sick By Brian Croft
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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[Ep 123] A Conversation with Marla Beech: Journaling as a Daily Practice
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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[Ep 122] Feeling Anxious? Try This 5-Minute Journaling Session
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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[Ep 121] Sleep as a Christian Spiritual Discipline
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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[Ep 120] [Book Recommendation] Invitation to Retreat by Ruth Haley Barton
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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[Ep 119] A Conversation with Lauren Cunningham: Keeping Faith When You're Sick
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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[Ep 118] Tips for Journaling In Front of Others
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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[Ep 117] Running Away From God: A Devotional Bible Study on Jonah 1
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May 30, 2023 |
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[Ep 116] When You Care So Much, It’s Overwhelming
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May 23, 2023 |
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[Ep 115] Standing Between: The Ministry of Intercession
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May 16, 2023 |
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[Ep 114] [Book Recommendation] The Powerful Purpose of Introverts by Holley Gerth
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May 09, 2023 |
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[Ep 113] When You're Not Ready to Talk About It
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May 02, 2023 |
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[Ep 112] A Conversation with Janell Wood: Loving Unbelieving Family Members
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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[Ep 111] Meeting God in the Silence: How God Used “The Pause” to Encourage Me
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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[Ep 110] [Book Recommendation] The Next Right Thing by Emily P. Freeman
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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[Ep 109] It's Getting Real: God's Invitation to Me for the Rest of Lent
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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[Ep 108] Just Because Something’s Hard Doesn’t Mean It’s Wrong
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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[Ep 107] Identifying the Ways You Comfort Others
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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[Ep 106] Leading As An Introvert
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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[Ep 105] [Book Recommendation] Every Moment Holy by Douglas Kaine McKelvey
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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[Ep 104] [Behind-the-Scenes] A Modern-Day Parable from the Courageous Care Masterclass
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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[Ep 103] 6 Strategies to Manage Overwhelm, Stress, and Change
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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[Bonus] Writing a Hymn or Poem
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Jan 26, 2023 |
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[Ep 102] Sitting with Others in their Grief and Loss with Grief Coach Julie Lynn Ashley
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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[Ep 101] Supporting Parents of Kids with Disabilities with Mental Health Counselor and Author Kristin Faith Evans
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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[Ep 100] [Book Recommendation] Sensible Shoes by Sharon Garlough Brown
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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[Ep 99] Spiritual Practices to Help You Learn to Hear God's Voice (Re-Release)
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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[Ep 98] Grief Has A Way Of… Well, Getting In The Way: A Personal Letter From Me To You
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Dec 27, 2022 |
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[Ep 97] This Is What You Said: What to Expect in 2023
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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[Ep 96] The Story of Love Does That Told Through Podcast Interviews
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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[Ep 95] Blue Christmas Mini Service: Holding on to Hope in the Midst of Suffering and Loss
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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[Ep 94] Entering the Silence and Stillness with God: A Conversation with Blogger and Writer Celia Miller
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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[Ep 93] After the Flowers Die: An Honest Talk About Grief with Author Renee Leonard Kennedy
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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[Bonus] Coming Back to God in Thanksgiving and Praise: The Grateful Leper
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Nov 17, 2022 |
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[Ep 92] Practicing the Holy Hush Instead of the Holiday Hustle: Intentionally Inviting Moments of Deep Silence
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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[Ep 91] When God is Silent: Experiencing His Presence in New Ways
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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[Ep 90] An Example in Receiving an Invitation from God: This Is For You
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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[Ep 89] Helping Others When You're Far Away
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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[Ep 88] Helping Others When You Have Limited Resources
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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[Ep 87] [Written Spiritual Direction] When Temptation Comes Your Way
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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[Bonus] The Good Shepherd
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Oct 06, 2022 |
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[Ep 86] Hold That Thought with Life Coach and Spiritual Director Gem Fadling
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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[Ep 85] Posturing Your Heart to Hear from God, Part 4: Respond
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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[Ep 84] Posturing Your Heart to Hear from God, Part 3: Receive
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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[Ep 83] Posturing Your Heart to Hear from God, Part 2: Recognize
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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[Ep 82] Posturing Your Heart to Hear from God, Part 1: Ready
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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[Ep 81] Encouraging and Caring for Others as an Introvert
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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[Bonus] Journal Prompts for Seasons of Change and Transition
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Aug 25, 2022 |
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[Ep 80] 5 Creative Ways to Encourage an Introvert
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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[Ep 79] Burdens vs Loads: Discerning When to Help Someone
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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[Ep 78] Tips for When You're Afraid of Being Misunderstood
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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[Ep 77] Three Prayers for Discernment: Making Difficult Choices in Difficult Seasons
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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[Ep 76] Have a Hard Time Sensing God’s Presence? Go Outside!
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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[Bonus] Should You Join Journal Gently? Answering Your Questions
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Jul 21, 2022 |
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[Ep 75] Carrying Our Friends to Jesus for Healing
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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[Ep 74] Being a Communication Liaison for Your Hurting Friend
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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[Ep 73] Three Questions to Deepen Your Walk with the Lord + A Special Invitation to Journal Gently
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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[Ep 72] Tending Your Soul with Bible Teacher Mariel Davenport
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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[Bonus] Written Prayer: In the Quiet
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Jun 23, 2022 |
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[Ep 71] Thermometer vs Thermostat: How Each Type Impacts The Way You Care for Others
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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[Ep 70] What to Do When You Don’t Have Anyone to Encourage You
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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[Ep 69] The Problem with “What Not to Say” Lists and What You Need to Know Instead
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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[Ep 68] Experiencing God in Cancer with Fitness Coach Carmen James
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May 31, 2022 |
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[Bonus] Breath Prayer: I Will Not Be Afraid
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May 27, 2022 |
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[Ep 67] We Have a Hard Time Saying and Accepting “No”
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May 24, 2022 |
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[Ep 66] [Written Spiritual Direction Session] Loneliness
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May 17, 2022 |
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[Ep 65] Learn to Linger with What Provokes You
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May 10, 2022 |
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[Ep 64] Approaching God Even In Your Anxiety with Your Bible Study Best Friend Eva Kubasiak
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May 03, 2022 |
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[Ep 63] Using Christian Spiritual Practices to Draw Closer to God with Blogger and Writer Celia Miller
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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[Bonus] Spiritual Practice: Good Morning, God
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Apr 22, 2022 |
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[Ep 62] Questions to Ask When You Doubt a Decision You've Made
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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[Ep 61] Perceiving God's Presence and Love with Spiritual Director and Author Sharon Garlough Brown
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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[Ep 60] When Seasons Change and You Have to Make Adjustments
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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[Ep 59] Knowing When to Call in Reinforcements As You Care for Others
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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[Bonus] A Liturgy for Returning to Daily Life After a Loss
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Mar 24, 2022 |
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[Ep 58] When Life Feels Purposeless with Life Purpose Coach Arris Charles
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Mar 22, 2022 |
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[Ep 57] A Heart to Heart with Women's Ministries Leaders: You've Got to Reach Out to Those in Your Church Who Are Hurting
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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[Ep 56] How to Create a Personal Spiritual Retreat (And Reflections on My Own)
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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[Ep 55] Reflection and Journaling as a Lifelong Practice with Business Strategist Elizabeth McCravy
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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[Ep 54] 4 Simple Ways to Start (or Keep) Journaling
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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[Bonus] Dry Bones: A Resurrection Story
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Feb 17, 2022 |
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[Ep 53] Seeing the Unseen in the Caregiving Journey with Certified Coach Rayna Neises
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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[Ep 52] The Power of Music to Help You Grieve and Believe
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Feb 08, 2022 |
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[Ep 51] Who Can I Trust? Distinguishing Between Safe and Unsafe People When You Need Help
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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[Ep 50] Gritty Faith in the Midst of Grief with Prayer Artist Jessy Paulson
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Jan 25, 2022 |
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[Ep 49] Finding Your Stretcher Bearers: The People Who Can Help Carry You Through a Difficult Season
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Jan 18, 2022 |
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[Bonus] Imaginative Prayer: Jesus, Have Mercy
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Jan 13, 2022 |
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[Ep 48] The Power of Pre-deciding in Difficult Seasons
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Jan 11, 2022 |
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[Ep 47] 10 Ways to Encounter God in His Word, Plus 3 Invitations for You in 2022
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Jan 04, 2022 |
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[Ep 46] Run to Win: Encouragement As We Enter Into a New Year
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Dec 28, 2021 |
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[Ep 45] Grief Journal Prompts
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Dec 21, 2021 |
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[Bonus] Guided Scripture Reading: When You Don’t Get Picked
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Dec 16, 2021 |
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[Ep 44] Why is Change So Hard?
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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[Ep 43] When Helping Hurts: Establishing Boundaries When Caring for Others with Counselor Nicole Fryling
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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[Ep 42] Offering a Blue Christmas Service to Honor the Loss and Cling to the Hope
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Nov 30, 2021 |
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[Ep 41] Practical Tips for Creating a Card Caddy (So You Actually Send Cards When God Nudges You To Do So)
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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[Bonus] Thanksgiving Fundraiser: Give MORE This Holiday Season With This Simple Action
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Nov 18, 2021 |
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[Ep 40] Meaningful Gifts for Those Who are Hurting: 4 Shops That Help You Show Love and Care
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Nov 16, 2021 |
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[Ep 39] Act Now to Join the Holiday Blitz with Pens to Prison Ministries
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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[Ep 38] 3 Truths to Remember During a Difficult Holiday Season
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Nov 02, 2021 |
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[Ep 37] Those Moments When You Just Need to Get to Jesus: The Story of Zacchaeus
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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[Ep 36] Special Meal Train Ideas: Practical Ways to Make Your Friend Feel Loved
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Oct 19, 2021 |
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[Ep 35] Job the Encourager: Strengthening Those Who are Weak
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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[Ep 34] Helping the Hurting: How to Be a Light with Jennifer Brianne
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Oct 05, 2021 |
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[Bonus] Getting Ready to Meet with God
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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[Ep 33] Written Spiritual Direction: How Letters and Messages Can Create Space for God
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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[Ep 32] Using Pockets of Time in Your Schedule to Encourage Others
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Sep 21, 2021 |
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[Ep 31] Why You Can’t Let Failure Stop You From Reaching Out
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Sep 14, 2021 |
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[Ep 30] Three Favorite Books About Encouraging One Another
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Sep 07, 2021 |
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[Ep 29] Using Play to Deepen Faith, Develop Relationships, and Process Grief with Spiritual Parenting Coach Joy Wendling
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Aug 31, 2021 |
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[Bonus] Talking to Your Soul
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Aug 27, 2021 |
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[Ep 28] How Elisha Inspires Me to Look After Others
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Aug 24, 2021 |
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[Ep 27] The Cost of Caring for Others
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Aug 17, 2021 |
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[Ep 26] When Your Friend is Sick: A Conversation about Encouragement in Health Settings with BriAnne Bell
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Aug 10, 2021 |
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[Ep 25] What is Spiritual Direction, Do I Need It, and Other Frequently Asked Questions
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Aug 03, 2021 |
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[Bonus] Mid-Year Reflection: Have I Been Diligent?
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Jul 29, 2021 |
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[Ep 24] An Example in Spiritual Discernment and Decision Making: Going "All In" With Love Does That
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Jul 27, 2021 |
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[Ep 23] [Courageous Care Challenge] Day 5: Unwilling - I Don't Want To
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Jul 23, 2021 |
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[Ep 22] [Courageous Care Challenge] Day 4: Uncomfortable - It's Hard to Watch Them Struggle
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Jul 22, 2021 |
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[Ep 21] [Courageous Care Challenge] Day 3: Unfamiliar - I Don't Know Anything About What My Friend is Going Through
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Jul 21, 2021 |
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[Ep 20] [Courageous Care Challenge] Day 2: Unavailable - I Don't Have the Time
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Jul 20, 2021 |
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[Ep 19] [Courageous Care Challenge] Day 1: Uncertain - I Don't Know What to Say or Do
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Jul 19, 2021 |
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[Ep 18] Finding Joy in the Hard and Heavy with Kristen Joy
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Jul 13, 2021 |
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[Ep 17] How to Respond to Hurtful Words When You Are Grieving
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Jul 06, 2021 |
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[Ep 16] Trauma-Informed Care: Being the Cover for Those Who are Hurting with Kristen Brock
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Jun 29, 2021 |
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[Bonus] Guided Scripture Reading: The Courage to Ask to Be Healed
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Jun 24, 2021 |
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[Ep 15] How to Decline Someone's Offer to Help Gracefully
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Jun 22, 2021 |
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[Ep 14] How to Respond When a Friend Won’t Let You Help
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Jun 15, 2021 |
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[Ep 13] How to Respond When Someone Asks About Your Hurting Friend
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Jun 08, 2021 |
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[Ep 12] Caring for Hurting Kids at Your Church: 3 Powerful But Simple Things You Can Do
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Jun 01, 2021 |
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[Bonus] Classic Prayer: Make Me An Instrument of Your Peace
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May 27, 2021 |
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[Ep 11] Asking for Help When You Need It
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May 25, 2021 |
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[Ep 10] Supporting a Friend Through Grief (And Walking Through It Yourself) with Karen Altizer – Part 2
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May 18, 2021 |
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[Ep 9] Supporting a Friend Through Grief (And Walking Through It Yourself) with Karen Altizer - Part 1
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May 11, 2021 |
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[Ep 8] Cultivating the Habit of Paying Attention
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May 04, 2021 |
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[Bonus] Guided Scripture Reading: When Someone Fights for You
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Apr 29, 2021 |
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[Ep 7] 5 Things to Say When You Don't Know What to Say with Laura Howe
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Apr 27, 2021 |
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[Ep 6] The Message That Ignited Love Does That
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Apr 20, 2021 |
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[Ep 5] Discerning How to Help a Grieving Friend
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Apr 13, 2021 |
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[Ep 4] Spiritual Practices to Help You Learn to Hear God’s Voice
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Apr 06, 2021 |
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[Ep 3] How to Check In Without Intruding
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Mar 30, 2021 |
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[Bonus] Guided Prayer + Meditation: Sitting With Your Friend in Her Pain
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Mar 26, 2021 |
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[Ep 2] Discerning Who to Encourage
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Mar 23, 2021 |
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[Ep 1] Introduction to Let's Encourage One Another
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Mar 16, 2021 |