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Poured OverElizabeth George on A SLOWLY DYING CAUSE A Slowly Dying Cause by Elizabeth George is the gripping 22nd installment of the bestselling Inspector Lynley series that takes our detectives back to Cornwall. Elizabeth joins us to talk about writing from multiple perspectives, creating her characters, outlining, research and more with cohost Jenna Seery. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): A Slowly Dying Cause by Elizabeth George Payment in Bl...
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Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E70 | Practice these 2 Truths Every DayOn today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share two truths to practice to give you a solid foundation to stand on each day in this new chapter.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Love God.
Love others.
Meditate on Mark 12:28-31(below)
Scripture of the Week
“Of all the commandments, which is the most important?”
“The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with...
2025-07-1609 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E69 | One thing to do with this gift of timeCancer may take somethings from us but one thing it gifts us is being able to see time is precious. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, Let’s pray this verse to help us use this gift of time we have been given wisely.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Time is precious.
Ask God for wisdom on how to use the gift of time you have wisely.
Meditate on Psalm 90:12 (below)
Scripture of the Week
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom...
2025-07-1407 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E68 | Let Go and Trust God with the OutcomeYour treatments have ended, you are moving forward, yet the unknown of the outcome still looms. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, let’s discuss how we can practice letting go and trusting God with the outcome knowing that all is and will be well with God.
Summary - Reflection and Application
It’s okay to be unsettled with not knowing the outcome of your treatments.
Bring the unknown to God and practice letting go of the outcome and trusting God with it.
Remember, true wellness within comes from our relationship with God, not...
2025-07-0910 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E67 | The Power of the BellOn the last day of radiation, most of you will ring a bell to celebrate the end of your treatments. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share about the power of the bell and a verse to help you in the transition to life outside of treatments.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Give thanks for the people and the treatment.
Allow yourself to experience the emotions as they come.
Celebrate this momentous moment and day!
Meditate on Isaiah 43:18-19 (below)
Scripture of the Week
Forget the form...
2025-07-0709 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E66 | What if our journey with cancer isn’t just for us?On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share a story that opened my eyes to see that our stories aren’t just about us, but how they intersect with other people and are part of a bigger story, God’s story.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Who along your path have you been blessed by?
Who along your path have you been able to bless with your presence, words or actions?
Remember our story is a part of God’s story.
Meditate on 2 Corinthians 1:4 (below)
Scripture of the Week
2025-07-0211 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E65 | What is faith and how can it transform your cancer journey?On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share how having faith can transform your cancer journey, from the inside out.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Faith is the confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we cannot see.
May our hope be in Jesus above all else.
When we follow Jesus, His life can transform how we think, what we see, what we hear and how we respond to life, including our journey with cancer.
Meditate on Hebrews 11:1 (below)
Scripture of the Week
Now fait...
2025-06-3007 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E64 | Keep your Eyes and Ears Open for Unexpected Blessings, Literally.On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share an unexpected blessing that came my way the day before my last treatment as a reminder to you, that God has people along your path to bless you too.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Keep your eyes and ears open for blessings coming your way.
Meditate on Hebrews 6:19 (below)
Scripture of the Week
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. - Hebrews 6:19
Encouraging Christian Music - a Spotify Playlist
2025-06-2508 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E63 | Who is Needing You to Show Up For Them?Even though you are going through treatments, is there someone you need to show up for? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, let’s pause and look up and out and see if there is someone we can show up for today.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Lift eyes up from self and seek if there is someone who needs you to show up for them.
Name the person, or people.
Then do what you can to show up for them, as it’s a blessing to them, and healing in it’s own way f...
2025-06-2309 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E62 | What is it you need right now?What is it you are needing today, and through this cancer journey? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, let’s become clear on what our needs are and pray for God to provide, trusting He hears us and will answer our prayers, in His time, in His way.
Summary - Reflection and Application
List the things you need right now.
Pray over each need asking God to provide.
Trust He will provide for your needs, in His time and in His way.
Meditate on Philippians 4:19 (below)
Scripture of the Week
2025-06-1812 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E61 | In Pain? Try these 5 steps to help.Somedays does it feel like you’re going uphill, and experiencing pain that feels like it will never end. I understand you. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share five things that helped me from letting the pain take over my mind so that I could find joy in the day, even when there was pain.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Pain is real and how we respond to it matters.
Notice what your thoughts are focused on.
Seek to renew the mind by meditating on what is good and the scr...
2025-06-1611 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E60 | When someone annoys you, do these 4 things.Has there been someone who has annoyed you on this journey with cancer? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share a story when I was really annoyed with one person, and the one thing I did so that I let go of being annoyed and had greater peace.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Acknowledge your honest feelings about being annoyed.
Do not ladder your struggles.
Ground yourself in truth, and put yourself in the other’s person’s shoes.
Meditate on Matthew 7:12 (below)
Scripture of the Week
Treat ot...
2025-06-1108 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E59 | The Struggle is Real, But there is Hope and HelpThe struggle is real, from side effects from treatment to medications, there is a lot you have to deal with. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, let’s remember that the struggle is real, but there is hope and help.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Where are you struggling?
Hold on to help and reach out for help when you need it.
Meditate on Isaiah 41:10 (below)
Scripture of the Week
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
2025-06-0910 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E58 | Loneliness vs. Solitude and What To Do for EachDo you love having time alone? Does the solitude nourish you or the loneliness leave you struggling? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share the difference between loneliness and solitude and why it’s important we know the difference and what to do when we experience each of them.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Loneliness vs Solitude
Let’s other know when you are lonely, and use solitude to nourish your soul.
Meditate on Matthew 28:20 (below)
If you’re feeling lonely and need a hand reach out to family, friends, your local...
2025-06-0409 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E57 | A Blessing for the BrokenOn today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share lyrics to a song that blessed me in a broken moment that I pray bless you too.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Be transparent with God about where you are feeling broken.
Listen, read and absorb the truth woven into these lyrics.
Lyrics of the Week
The pages of history, they tell me it's true
That it's never the perfect
It's always the ones with the scars that You use
Oh, it's the rebe...
2025-06-0207 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E56 | Three things to do with our brokenness.It’s okay to not be okay. But what do we do with that brokenness? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share three things you can do with your brokenness to help you through.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Admit the ways you are broken.
Surrender your brokenness to God.
Trust God can shine light into the dark spaces to heal us, in His way, in His time.
Meditate on Psalm 34:18 (below)
Scripture of the Week
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those crus...
2025-05-2811 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E55 | They Should Have Told Me That!Are you frustrated because something is happening, like hair loss, and no one told you about it. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will something a friend shared with me to help diffuse me in hopes it will diffuse you too.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Who does staying frustrated hurt? You.
Trust the timing was what it needed to be.
Meditate on Ecclesiastes 3:11 (below)
Scripture of the Week
God has made everything beautiful in its time - Ecclesiastes 3:11
Encouraging Christian Music - a Spoti...
2025-05-2607 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E54 | Losing Your Hair? Do these 2 Things.Is your treatment, the radiation or chemo, causing hair loss? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share about two things I learned from my Mom that helped me deal with the little hair loss I experiences, and I pray help you too.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Are you embracing or resisting your hair loss?
Choose the path that is best for you so that you have peace.
Meditate on Matthew 5:4 (below)
Scripture of the Week
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforte...
2025-05-2108 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E53 | Laughter is MedicineIn this whole process, have you been finding yourself still able to laugh? On today's episode of pause. breathe. pray. I will share why it's important we still find things to laugh about, and how laughter is still healing in its own way.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Are you laughing more or less these days?
What can you do today to laugh more?
Meditate on Proverbs 17:22 (below)
Scripture of the Week
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. -Proverbs 17:22
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2025-05-1909 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E52 | There is a Last Time for EverythingSomething cancer gifts us is the eyes to see how time is precious. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, let’s reflect on the clarity cancer can bring us and how to live wisely with that clarity.
Summary - Reflection and Application
What are your eyes opening up to?
What moments do you want to capture?
Meditate on Ephesians 5:15-16 (below)
Scripture of the Week
Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity… -Ephesians 5:15-16
Enc...
2025-05-1409 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E51 | 7 Tips for Parenting through Your Cancer JourneyIf you are a parent, this cancer journey is one that your kids are on too. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share seven tips to help you parent your kids through this cancer journey.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Remember you’re not the only one going through this.
Keep as much normalcy as possible for your kids.
Get support structures set up for your kids, at home and at school.
Heart and mind checks.
Find ways to laugh together.
Remember this may be traumatic for them too, so recogni...
2025-05-1215 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E50 | One truth to remember when you are aloneDo you ever feel alone? Do you ever wonder if God is with you? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will one truth for you to remember when you are alone.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Remember you are never alone.
You are encircled with love, even when you are physically alone.
Meditate on 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (below)
Scripture of the Week
Encourage one another and build each other up - 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Encouraging Christian Music - a Spotify Playlist
*4 STEPS FOR YOU*
2025-05-0709 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E49 | Do this one thing and it will bring joy to your heartDo you ever find yourself having down moments? I get it. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will discuss one thing you can do that will help bring joy to your heart, even as you navigate your treatments.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Be honest with ourselves in those down moments, down days.
Receive the love being scattered your way.
Ask ourselves, "where can I scatter love today?”
Meditate on 2 Corinthians 9:6 (below)
Scripture of the Week
Whoever sows generously will also reap generously - 2 Corinthians 9:6
2025-05-0509 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E48 | An Unexpected Encounter Can Be A BlessingOn today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share a story about how an act of love turned into an unexpected blessing.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Live out love, in whatever way God leads you.
Keep your eyes and ears open to your next divine appointment.
Meditate on -Ephesians 6:18 (below)
Scripture of the Week
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. -Ephesians 6:18
Encour...
2025-04-3010 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E47 | What are you wearing each day?What are you wearing each day? Strange question I know yet something powerful to reflect on. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will discuss how what we put on, other than our clothing, matters and can help us gain perspective through this cancer journey.
Summary - Reflection and Application
What are you wearing?
Clothe your heart and mind as well as your body.
How? Meditate on Colossians 3:12-14 (below)
Scripture of the Week
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion...
2025-04-2809 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E46 | Seek where you are a contributorWhat are you wearing each day? Strange question I know yet something powerful to reflect on. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will discuss how what we put on, other than our clothing, matters and can help us gain perspective through this cancer journey.
Summary - Reflection and Application
In what ways do you like to contribute and help others?
Make a list of ways you can be a contributor in this time.
Meditate on Proverbs 22:9 (below)
Scripture of the Week
The generous will themselves be blessed...
2025-04-2306 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E45 | What are we focusing on?What would you say you are focusing on the most throughout the day? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share a story that demonstrates how what we focus on matters.
Summary - Reflection and Application
What we focus on matters.
Fix our eyes on God, above all else.
Meditate on Hebrews 12:1-2 (below)
Scripture of the Week
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run w...
2025-04-2111 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E44 | Pray this prayer over yourself todaySometimes things happen and if it hadn’t happened to me I would have trouble believing it really happened. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share a story that impacted me so greatly and a prayer shared with me that I pray blesses you too.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Meet Esther.
Esther’s prayer.
Meditate on Esther 4:14 (below)
Scripture of the Week
For you were born for such a time as this 4:14
Encouraging Christian Music - a Spotify Playlist
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2025-04-1611 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E43 | Use This 3 Word Answer When Someone Asks “How are you doing?”When people ask “how are you?,” do you find at times it can be overwhelming to answer? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ I will share with you a three word reply that helped me reply to others when I was asked how I was doing.
Summary - Reflection and Application
It’s okay to keep our replies brief.
Say, “I’m healing” and know it is a sufficient answer.
Meditate on Ephesians 4:15 (below)
Scripture of the Week
Speak the truth in love Ephesians 4:15
Encouraging Christ...
2025-04-1407 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E42 | What are your 5 Things?Sometime we focus on the big picture and forget to see and give thanks for the little things and successes. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, let’s broaden the lens and seek at least five things you have to be grateful for, even in these circumstances.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Is there anything you take for granted that you can start giving thanks for?
List at least five little things in your life you have to be grateful today, and every day.
Meditate on James 1:17 (below)
Scripture of the W...
2025-04-0908 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E41 | This may be hard to do but practice doing it…Are you a doer and a giver? Is it hard for you to receive from others? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, we will reflect on the love around you and how as hard as it may be, practice receiving the love flowing your way.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Seek where the love is flowing towards you.
Be willing to receive rather than resist.
Meditate on 1 John 4:8
Scripture of the Week
God is love - 1 John 4:8
Encouraging Christian Music - a Spotify Playlist
2025-04-0707 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E40 | Do You Ever Wonder if God is With You?Do you ever wonder if God is with you? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share a story that reminded me that God was with me as a reminder to you to keep your eyes and ears open to the divine appointments He has for you.
Summary - Reflection and Application
God is with you.
Keep your eyes and ears open to your next divine appointment.
Meditate on one name for Jesus, Emmanuel which means God is with us (below)
Scripture of the Week
Emmanuel which mea...
2025-03-2606 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E39 | Invite God into the ConversationDo you have conversation with people and they share their well-meaning opinions on what you should do or not do for your treatments? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share the why inviting God into the conversation matters.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Guard your heart and mind.
Invite God into the conversation.
Trust where He leads you.
Meditate on Psalm 40:1-2 (below)
Scripture of the Week
I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the s...
2025-03-2410 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E38 | One Thing to Do In The Waiting RoomFrom doctor’s appointment, scans, treatments, you are in the waiting room a lot aren’t you? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share one thing you can do while you are in the waiting room to help yourself, and others.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Look around.
Pray for others.
Meditate on Ephesians 6:18 (below)
Scripture of the Week
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the...
2025-03-1908 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E37 | What if our appointments are not for just us?On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share a divine appointment at a doctors appointment that reminded me that maybe our appointments aren’t just for us.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Be with who we are with.
Ask how are you? And listen to the person’s heart.
Meditate on John 13:34 (below)
Scripture of the Week
Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.
- John 13:34
Encouraging Christian Music - a Spotify Playlist
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2025-03-1707 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E36 | One Important Thing To Do When Things are CalmSome days are packed with appointments, treatment, and just day to day life. When you get downtime, what are you doing with it? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share one thing to do in your downtime to help prepare you for the next busy day.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Embrace the calm.
Be still with God.
Meditate on Psalm 46:10 (below)
Scripture of the Week
Be still and know that I am God - Psalm 46:10
Encouraging Christian Music - a Spotify P...
2025-03-1208 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E35 | The Harder Choice May Be the Wisest ChoiceOn today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share why sometimes the harder choice for us may be the wisest choice for us.
Summary - Reflection and Application
What will help you heal?
What is the wisest choice long term?
Meditate on Proverbs 2:2 (Below)
Scripture of the Week
Make your ear inclined to wisdom and incline your heart to understanding - Proverbs 2:2
Encouraging Christian Music - a Spotify Playlist
*4 STEPS FOR YOU*
1. LEAVE A POSITIVE REVIEW + RA...
2025-03-1010 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E34 | When You Are Not Okay, Take These 3 StepsDoes the reality of this journey get to be too much sometimes? It was for me. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share how it’s okay to not be okay, and three steps to take to help get you back on solid ground.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Be honest with yourself.
Widen the lens.
Cleanse the lens.
Meditate on Romans 12:2 (below)
Scripture of the Week
be transformed by the renewing of your mind - Romans 12:2
Encouraging Christian Music - a Spotify P...
2025-03-0511 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E33 | Hold On To ThisOn today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share something I wrote after my surgery that reminded me, and I pray helps you remember what to hold on to.
Summary - Reflection and Application
God is extending His hand your way.
Hold His hand.
Meditate on Isaiah 41:13 (below)
Scripture of the Week
For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand
and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. - Isaiah 41:13
Encouraging Christian Music - a Spo...
2025-03-0309 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E32 | The Wisest Place to LookThere are so many things we can look at during this time to try and bring us peace. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will discuss why it’s wise to fix our eyes on Jesus, above all else.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Ask ourselves, “What are our eyes focused on?”
Fix our eyes on Jesus, to help us through and give us greater peace.
Meditate on Hebrews 12:1-2 (below)
Scripture of the Week
let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily enta...
2025-02-2612 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E31 | One Important Thing We Need to Ask ForKeeping normalcy is good and healthy. Yet when we need to rest we need to be honest with ourselves, and others. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share one hard but important thing we need to ask for.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Do what you can yet you need to own when you need to rest.
Be willing to ask for help when you need it.
Meditate on - Matthew 11:28-29 (below)
Scripture of the Week
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy lade...
2025-02-2408 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E30 | Let’s Talk InsuranceYou are not alone if you have had trouble dealing with insurance. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share a couple stories and why being persistent and talking with your doctors about your struggle may help.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Keep calling and ask for people higher up to listen.
Share with your doctors and if needed, as them to advocate for you.
Meditate on the scripture of the week: Romans 12:12 (below)
Scripture of the Week
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant...
2025-02-1909 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E29 | Celebrate the Little SuccessesWhat are little successes you can celebrate? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will discuss why celebrating our little successes matters.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Seek what the progress you are making.
What are the successes you can celebrate today?
Meditate on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17 (below)
Scripture of the Week
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17
Encouraging Christian Music - a Spotify Playlist
*4 STEPS FOR YOU*
1. LEAVE A POSITIVE REVIEW + RATING
2. CLICK H...
2025-02-1709 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E28 | The #1 thing we can do with our time.On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share with you the number one thing we can do with our time.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Every day is a gift, cancer or not.
Spend time with God + give God our time.
Meditate on Psalm 90:12 (below)
Scripture of the Week
Teach us to number our days so I may gain a heart of wisdom
- Psalm90:12
Encouraging Christian Music - a Spotify Playlist
*4 STEPS FOR YOU*
2025-02-1208 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E27 | Do you ever feel broken?Do you feel at times like this journey is breaking you? I did. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share perspective that reminded me what to do when I felt broken.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Breaking open allow something new to grow.
Give brokenness to God and trust He will help you through this.
Meditate on Isaiah 43:18-19 (below)
Scripture of the Week
Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! - Isaiah 43:18-19
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2025-02-1009 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E26 | Are You Frustrated? Here is 1 Step to Help You Shift…Are you frustrated today? I get it. This isn’t an easy journey you are on. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share 1 step you can take to help shift our mind away from frustration.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Choose gratitude.
Seek, speak and write down each day what you have to be grateful for.
Meditate on 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (below)
Scripture of the Week
give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.- 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Encouraging...
2025-02-0508 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E25 | 2 Steps to Embracing Our WoundsDo you have visible or invisible wounds? If so, on today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share two steps to embracing our wounds.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Pray for acceptance of self.
Love others as you want to be loved.
Meditate on Leviticus 19:18 (below)
Scripture of the Week
You shall love your neighbor as yourself
- Leviticus 19:18
Encouraging Christian Music - a Spotify Playlist
*4 STEPS FOR YOU*
1. LEAVE A POSITIVE REVIEW + RATING
...
2025-02-0309 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E24 | This interaction though painful, filled me with clarityOn today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share a painful story that gave me clarity about what really matters in our interactions with one another.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Look beyond the surface
Seek to see the other person’s heart.
Meditate on 1 Samuel 16:7 (below)
Scripture of the Week
Man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart
- 1 Samuel 16:7
Encouraging Christian Music - a Spotify Playlist
*4 STEPS FOR YOU*
1. LEAVE A POSITIVE REVIEW + R...
2025-01-2912 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E23 | A Reminder to Keep Your Eyes and Ears Open to Divine AppointmentsOn today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share two divine appointments as a reminder to you to keep your eyes and ears open to see the love God has placed beside you along the way.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Keep your eyes and ears open.
Receive the love God has placed beside you.
Meditate on Joshua 1:9 (below)
Scripture of the Week
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you w...
2025-01-2711 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E22 | Do these 2 uncomfortable but healing steps before surgeryOn today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share with you two uncomfortable but healing steps before surgery.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Say what you need to say (including forgiving others)
Do what you need to do (write the letters, tape the video, make sure end of life plans are in place)
Meditate on Proverbs 3:5-6 (below)
Scripture of the Week
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths...
2025-01-2208 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E21 | Three tools to help you through this trialOn today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share with you three tools that will help you through this trial.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Pause
Breathe
Pray + trust, in His time, He will supply you with what you really need.
Scripture of the Week
Be still and know that I am God - Psalm 46:10
Encouraging Christian Music - a Spotify Playlist
*4 STEPS FOR YOU*
1. LEAVE A POSITIVE REVIEW + RATING
2. CLICK HERE for your FREE cancer reso...
2025-01-2008 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E20 | How to Use Cancer As a Stepping Stone (instead of it being a stumbling block)Cancer feels like a huge stumbling block along our path in life. Yet what if we chose to look at it as a stepping stone instead? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share a story that reminded me to chose to be a riser and not allow cancer to be a stumbling block on my path in life in hopes to encourage you to do the same.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Choose between stumbling block and stepping stone.
Choose to rise up into the roles in life and live with...
2024-10-2112 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E19 | 3 ways to help yourself trust the processDo you want to get your tumor out ASAP? Do you want to be done with your treatments and putting this cancer thing behind you? I get it. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share some wisdom my ENT gave me that helped me trust the process and I hope does the same for you.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Divide this process into steps.
Be present on the step you are on.
Meditate on Proverbs 3:5-6
Scripture of the Week
Trust in the LORD with all...
2024-10-1609 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E18 | Consider waving the white flag on the offers to help. Here’s why…Do you have family and friends asking to help with groceries, meals, etc? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share why even though you may not want the help now, you may want to wave the white flag and say yes to what is being offered.
Summary - Reflection and Application
There is a need…It just may note be yours.
Be mindful when you are the giver.
Meditate on 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Scripture of the Week
Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you...
2024-10-1409 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E17 | One question we can to ask to help renew our perspective.Why does bad new help cleanse our lens and bring us a renewed perspective? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share a one question we can ask ourselves to help us see what is good, even when our circumstances haven’t changed.
Summary - Reflection and Application
How has this bad new brought me better perspective?
List three things that you are grateful for.
Meditate on Ephesians 4:23
Scripture of the Week
And be renewed in the spirit of your mind - Ephesians 4:23
Encouraging Playlist on Spotify
2024-10-0907 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E16 | One way to help your family and friends process their emotions.You have enough emotions going one, taking on your extended relatives and friend’s emotions isn’t what you need to be doing. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share a one way to help your family and friends handle their emotions…and then send this episode their way to help them understand what you need from them in this time.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Define your circles of love (S2 E15)
Love in, emotions out.
Meditate on -John 13:34
Scripture of the Week
A new commandmen...
2024-10-0711 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E15 | One thing to do to remind you that you are never alone and that you are encircled with love.On this cancer journey, you will find yourself alone while getting scans, maybe on the drive to an appointment, or alone in bed at night. Yet I want to remind you that you are never alone. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share one thing you can do to do to remind yourself that you are encircled with love and will encourage you to lean into them.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Define your circles of love and lean into them.
Remind yourself whose circles of love you are in too.
Meditate on M...
2024-10-0210 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E14 | Waiting rooms may not just be for waitingWhat do you do while you’re in the waiting room? Naturally we think we are there to wait for the doctor. But what if God has us there for another purpose? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share a story about a surprising interaction in the waiting room and what it taught me.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Be kind to others, even when they may not be kind
May we not only receive love, may we be loving to others.
Meditate on Ephesians 4:32
Scripture of the Week
Be kind...
2024-09-3010 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E13 | Three steps to take to experience more calm within.Are you seeking more calm within? What we put in our eyes and ears can help. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share three things to do to help experience more calm within.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Be discerning about what you read and listen to.
Focus on God’s Word and truth.
Meditate on Psalm 46:1
Scripture of the Week
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
- Psalm 46:1
Encouraging Christian Music - a Spotify Pla...
2024-09-1813 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E12 | Unsure of how to tell your family that you have cancer? 5 tips to guide you.Are you unsure of how to tell your family that you have cancer? When I was diagnosed Kate, Gavin and Matt were 10, 9 and 4 so I understand this challenge. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share 5 tips that helped me decide how to tell our family I had cancer that I pray will help you too.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Decide if you will tell them or not.
A thought to help: Treat them the way you would want to be treated.
Be honest.
Keep what you share age appropriate.
Medit...
2024-09-1613 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E11 | Do you feel like this is all too much and you may break? Three tips to help you bend and not break.Do you feel like this is all too much and you may break? If so, be sure to tune into today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, for three tips to help you bend so that you don’t break.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Be rooted in a solid foundation.
Prune away what is extra weight in this time.
Pray to go with the flow and not resist the process.
Meditate on Colossians 2:7
Scripture of the Week
Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built o...
2024-09-0411 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E10 | Are your circumstances feeling dark and heavy? Two questions to ask yourself to lighten the heavy.Do your circumstances feel dark and heavy? If so, that is understandable. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, you will learn two questions to ask yourself to help bring light to these heavy circumstances.
Summary - Reflection and Application
What is one thing I can put down that isn’t mine to carry?
What is one way I can be the light today?
Meditate on Matthew 5:14-16
Scripture of the Week
You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do pe...
2024-09-0210 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E9 | Are the appointments/scans/tests making you tense? Hold on to this one thing to anchor your soul.Are the appointments/scans/tests making you tense? If so, you’re not alone. It’s a stressful time yet listen to today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, where I will share one thing you can hold onto to give you hope to anchor and calm your soul, and body, in this challenging season.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Identify what you are holding on to.
Release what isn’t serving you.
Take what is necessary to help you.
Hold on to hope to anchor your soul.
Meditate on Hebrews 6:19
Scripture of the Week
2024-08-1415 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E8 | One prayer to remind you of your body’s purposeYes, your body has cancer, yet your body is so much more than a body that has cancer. On today's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I'm going to share with you a prayer to help you remind yourself of your body’s greater purpose, so you can see beyond the cancer, and have more peace in your mind, and wellness in your soul, even though your circumstances haven’t changed.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Our body is more than cancer, it is a vessel for love
Remember the greater purpose of the different parts o...
2024-08-1215 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E7 | Divine Appointment #1On today's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share a divine appointment I experienced in hopes to encourage you to keep your eyes, ears and heart open to the ones along your path.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Keep eyes and eyes open to experience your next divine appointment, as the giver or the receiver.
Meditate on this week’s scripture (below)
Scripture of the Week
So do not fear, for I am with; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you… - Isaiah...
2024-08-0906 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E6 | Do you need to be encouraged on your cancer journey? Seek your next divine appointment.Do you know what a divine appointment is? Have you ever experienced one? On today's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, you will learn what a divine appointment is and how you can experience one.
Summary - Reflection and Application
What is a divine appointment?
Keep eyes and eyes open to experience them, as the giver or receiver.
Meditate on this week’s scripture (below)
Scripture of the Week
So do not fear, for I am with; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you…...
2024-08-0707 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E5 | How to choose a doctor and treatment plan? Five tips to choosing your path.So you know you have cancer, you’ve had all the scans, how do you choose the right doctor and treatment plan? I wondered the same thing. On today's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, there are five tips to help you find your wisest path towards healing. Get yourself comfortable, listen and receive the love and wisdom God has for you today.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Get multiple opinions
Have someone go with you to appointments
Inform yourself
Ask questions
Meditate on this week’s verse (below)
Scripture of the Week
2024-08-0512 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E4 | Is the reality of having cancer consuming your mind? 3 Steps to help you renew your mind.Is the reality of having cancer consuming your mind? On today's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share three steps to help you shift to more productive thoughts so that you renew your mind and have more peace of mind. Get yourself comfortable, listen and receive the love and wisdom God has for you today.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Acknowledge that you have cancer.
State what you choose to give yourself to other than cancer.
Meditate on this week’s scripture (below)
Scripture of the Week
We demolish arguments and eve...
2024-07-3110 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E3 | Are you trying to find answers online? Close the computer and meditate on this one truth.Do you find yourself on the internet searching? Searching for answers?Searching for the outcome? Searching, searching, searching? If so I wholeheartedly understand, and you are completely normal. It was very natural for us to do this. We have entered an unknown and what to know what we can. Yet, on today's episode, I'm going to encourage you to close the computer. And instead open your thoughts to one meditation so that you can have more peace within even though your circumstances aren't currently changing and you don’t know the outcome of the timeline of your story. Get your...
2024-07-2908 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E2 | Newly diagnosed with cancer? One thing you need to let go of and one thing you need to embrace.Welcome to episode 45, aka episode two of the new season of Pause, Breathe, Pray, that will focus on bringing biblical encouragement, support, and hope to cancer patients and their family and friends. I know firsthand the challenge of being diagnosed with cancer, and now I want to harness my story and use it to help others going through a parallel one.
On today’s episode, I will share one thing we need to embrace and one thing we need to practice letting go of as we begin this cancer journey. So if you're seeking to expe...
2024-07-1516 minPause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS2 E1 | Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with cancer? Here is the one tool that will help bring calm to the chaos of cancer.On today's episode, we are starting a new season of Pause, Breathe, Pray, that will focus on bringing biblical encouragement, support, and hope to cancer patients and their family and friends. I know firsthand the challenge of being diagnosed with cancer, and now I want to harness my story and use it to help others going through a parallel one.
On today's episode, I will share the one tool you need that will help you experience more calm in the chaos of your cancer journey. So if you're ready to experience more peace within, even though your c...
2024-06-2412 min
Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS1 E43 | Heavy hearted? Two Joyful Messages + One Verse to Meditate On and PracticeAre you in a season where you feel heavy hearted? With Gavin’s 17th birthday last week and Kate’s graduation from High School and Matt heading to Middle School next year, time feel likes it’s flying by and my heart feel heavy about that at times. Can you relate? Listen in to this week's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray™ to hear Two Joyful Messages + One Verse to Meditate On and Practice.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Celebrate Everything. -Gabriele Grunewald
The best is yet to come. -Kathy G.
Meditate on + put into practice 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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2024-06-1010 min
Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS1 E42 | Are You Seeking Community? 3 Ways to Connect with OthersAre you in a season where you need community? As a mom with my daughter going off to college, I know I will need others around me who get it. How about you? Tune in to this week's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray™ to uncover 3 ways to connect with others and build community.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Define the season you are in.
Seek programs for people in similar seasons.
Can’t find one? Create it yourself!
Scripture of the Week
A new command I give you: Love one anot...
2024-06-0409 min
Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS1 E41 | Are you Overwhelmed by your Schedule? 2 Tools to Bring Calm and Clarity to the ChaosAre you overwhelmed with all there is to do this time of year? With three kids myself and all the end of the year activities, I get it. Tune in to this week's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray™ to learn 2 Tools to Bring Calm and Clarity to the Chaos of the season.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Define your priorities.
Schedule for your priorities.
Scripture of the Week
We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps. - Proverbs 16:9
Next Steps for you:
1. RATE AND...
2024-05-2709 min
Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS1 E40 | 3 Steps to Being More MindfulDo you want to grow more mindful and be more rooted in the present moment? If so, tune in to this week's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray™ to learn 3 steps to being more mindful that you can start practicing today.
Summary - Reflection and Application
Be where your feet are.
Acknowledge your breath and every sense.
Be Prayerful and Meditate on Psalm 46:10, "Be still and know that I am God"
Scripture of the Week FREE PRINTABLE HERE
Be still and know that I am God - Psalm 46:10
Ne...
2024-05-1408 min
Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS1 E39 | Do you ever struggle with what to wear? 7 things to 'Put On' EverydayDo you ever struggle with what to wear? I do. Yet what if we chose to focus less on what we put on on the outside and focused more about what we put on within each day? Tune in to this week's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray™ to learn from Colossians 3:12-14 about the seven things we need to 'put on' everyday.
Summary - Reflection and Application
1. Focus on the inside before the outside.
2. Take time to pray to 'put on' essential items.
3. Put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, pat...
2024-05-0709 min
Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS1 E38 | Ever find yourself getting defensive? Four tips to cultivate a healthier response.Ever find yourself getting defensive? Tune in to this week's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray™, where I'll be sharing four tips to help be less defensive and respond in love instead.
Summary - Reflection and Application
1. Identify source.
2. Is what they are saying true? (even if we don't want to admit it to anyone else, at least admit it to ourselves)
3. If we don't like what is being reflected to us, then pray asking God to help up change the reflection.
4. Consider thanking the person for being willing to be...
2024-05-0111 min
Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS1 E37 | Do you feel like you need more time in the day? Three steps to help you create more margin.Do you ever feel like there is never enough time in the day to do the things you need to do? If so, you are not alone.
On this week's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ I will share three steps that will help us see we have enough time in the day to do what we need to do, and help us use our time wisely.
Three Action Steps
1. Get up 15-30 minutes earlier
2. Spend time with God - starting day on a solid foundation and fueling heart and mind for th...
2024-04-2216 min
Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS1 E36 | Please, stop telling yourself lies! Three steps to renew your mind.Do you ever find yourself ruminating on thoughts that aren't true or serving you? If you do, you are not alone.
On this week's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ I will share three steps to help us renew our minds and a scripture we turn to and mediate on to help us.
Summary...
Three Steps
1. Acknowledge the thought
2. Turn to something new and true
3. Choose productive thoughts to meditate on instead.
Scripture of the Day
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is...
2024-04-1611 min
Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS1 E35 | Is there a regret you have that weighs heavy on you? Let’s release our regrets with this reminder...Do you have regrets of something you said or did - something you didn't say or didn't do? Me too.
On this week's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ I will share something I heard recently that was a reminder of how we are to release our regrets so that we will be lighter within.
Summary...
We need to take responsibility.
We need to ask for forgiveness.
We need to remember once we have done those two things, God has "deleted those files," and we need to too.
Scripture of the Day
"Be...
2024-04-0805 min
Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS1 E34 | Why I am back in therapy...On this week's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ I will be sharing about why I am back in therapy to be real with you on my journey, in hopes that you will be real with yourself, and others where you are on yours.
Are you someone who takes care of others well yet you leave little to no margin to take care of yourself? Do you need time in your day to care for your spiritual, mental, emotional and physical wellness? Would you like to have more tools to help you establish healthy boundaries an...
2024-04-0107 min
Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS1 E33 | Are you more like a lion or lamb? + Josh. 1:9 & Eph. 4:2Have you ever thought about if you are more like a lion, or more like a lamb? I hadn't myself until recently and I came to realize I am both, depending on the circumstances. How about you? Why I am asking this is because on this week's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ I will be sharing the significance of the lion and the lamb in relationship to Jesus, especially as we enter the holiest week of the year in our faith. Also, our meditations this week are on Joshua 1:9 (for those who need more courage like a lion) and Ep...
2024-03-2507 min
Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS1 E32 | How to Gain a Renewed Perspective + Col. 3:2Do you need to shift your thoughts? On this week's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ we will be discussing how to gain a renewed perspective, and meditating on Colossians 3:2.
If you are ready to renew your mind, grow peace in your heart and wellness in your soul, then grab that cup of coffee or tea, press play and let's take a step of faith on this transformational journey together. Now is the perfect time in your day to pause, breathe, pray.™
Hi, I am Shawn Elizabeth George, and as a wife and mom of three, life...
2024-03-1905 min
Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS1 E31 | The Thin Space + Psalm 46:10On this week's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ we will be discussing the thin space in life and Psalm 46:10, "Be still and know that I am God." If you're ready to renew your mind, grow peace in your heart and wellness in your soul, grab that cup of coffee or tea, press play and let's take a step of faith on this transformational journey together. Now is the perfect time in your day to pause, breathe, pray.™
Hi, I am Shawn Elizabeth George, and as a wife and mom of three, life - and my t...
2024-03-1105 min
Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS1 E30 | How best to live out loveHave you ever lived out love with the expectation of getting something in return? I have. On this week's episode of Live from the Inside Out™, I will be sharing a story of when my selfless act of love grew selfish, and what I learned from it that will benefit you too. Now it's time to go inside...
Word of the week to practice:
Love
Verse of the week to meditate on:
"Let all that you do be done in love." - 1 Corinthians 16:14
Elevate your faith and we...
2024-02-1304 min
Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS1 E29 | A Transformative MessageDo you strive to be better, do better, get better? I do yet this dialogue hasn't always served me well, and maybe you are finding it doesn't serve you well either. On this episode of Live from the Inside Out™, I will be sharing a transformative message than will shine a light on the idea that maybe we aren't made to become better versions of ourselves, but be transformed into who we were made to be. Now it's time to go inside....
*Quote in this episode is by Rick Warren.
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2024-02-0506 min
Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS1 E28 |Two Practices for a Purposeful LifeI don’t know about you but sometimes I can overcomplicate or confuse what my actual purpose is in life. Can you relate? On this episode of Live from the Inside Out™, I will share about a person whose life will inspire us to live more purposefully along with two practices that are the foundation to a purposeful life. Now it's time to go inside....
Elevate your faith and well-being with Shawn Elizabeth George on her transformative podcast, 'Live from the Inside Out.™' No matter where you are on your faith journey, you are we...
2024-01-1607 min
Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over FearS1 E27 | Happy New Year! + Who are We Becoming?Happy New Year! There is something beneath the surface of our goals that we need to look at to help us achieve them. On this episode, Shawn will discuss what we need to build and refine, beneath the surface of our goals, to help us achieve them. Now it's time to go inside....
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Elevate your faith and well-being with Shawn Elizabeth George on her transformative podcast, 'Live from the Inside Out.™' No matter where you are on your faith journey, you are welcome here. Join Sh...
2024-01-0906 min
Celebrate CreativityAsh Wednesday, Elizabeth Taylor, and PoeSend us a textAsh Wednesday - Motion Picture at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0Z-gH24wn400:01 IntroductionThis episode uses a variety of surprising sources to examine Ash Wednesday. First this episode looks briefly at what Ash Wednesday IS and asks was POE familiar with Ash Wednesday and its meaning? Then George looks at a rather forgettable movie starring the great Elizabeth Taylor called Ash Wednesday (which gives George a chance to talk about Elizabeth Taylor and her conntributions to the world.) The motion picture Ash Wednesday is about Taylor’s cha...
2023-02-2132 min
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and NeuroscienceHow #1 NY Times Bestselling Mystery Writer Elizabeth George Writes#PodcastersForJusticeNew York Times bestselling and award-winning novelist, Elizabeth George, spoke to me about her exacting research, the discipline of psychological suspense, and interweaving cultural issues into her latest, Something to Hide.Dubbed "an essential writer of popular fiction today” Elizabeth is the recipient of the Anthony Award, the Agatha Award, France’s Grand Prix [graan pree] di Literature, and has been twice nominated for the Edgar Award. She's best known as the author of the Lynley mystery series that was adapted into the lauded PBS/BBC show – "The Inspector Lynley Mysteries" series – currently...
2022-02-0433 min
Recall This Book74 George Kalogeris on Words and PlacesJohn and Elizabeth had the marvelous fortune to talk with George Kalogeris about his new book Winthropos (LSU Press, 2021). The title comes from the "Greek-ified" name that George's father gave to their town, Winthrop, MA. George's poems are soaked in memories and tacit, deep affection, communicated through the language of the lines and especially through certain Janus-faced words that reflect the old country and the new at once.George reads and discusses three poems from his new book in the course of the conversation. If you want to read along as you listen to him, click here. You...
2022-02-0336 min
The Laydown PodcastElizabeth George Interview!Bonus Episode!
Ryan got to chat with NYT Bestselling Author Elizabeth George about her latest mystery in the Lynley series, Something to Hide!
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2022-01-2026 min
Relationship AlchemyThe Alchemy of Leadership With George AndriopoulosThe award-winning founder and creative disruptor, George Andriopoulos, knows what it takes to alchemize the self and not choose to be defined by his weaknesses and mistakes. Discover his inspiring journey of breakthroughs in this episode, The Alchemy of Leadership with George Andriopoulos. Key points covered in this episode: ✔️ George Andriopoulos takes pride in being a father and a husband first before anything else. The CEO of Launchpad Five One Six shares how he had achieved more happiness and success when he did away with unhealthy competitions and focused on the things that mattered in life...
2021-12-2837 min
Greater Glory of GodMary in the Bible: Visitation - Learning to be a Servant of All, Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth#Mary #Visitation #VirginMary #Bible
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The Blessed Virgin Mary is the Mother of God. There are so many other titles attributed to her as used in the Litany.
In the series titled, “Mary in the Bible”, Fr. C. George Mary Claret leads the viewers in the footsteps of Mary in the Bible.
“Mary in the Bible: Visitation - Learning to be a Servant of All” is the third in the series. The Visitation is narrated in the Gospel according to St. Luke (1:39-45).
Luke 1:39-45
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2021-06-0309 min
Radical Radiance: Encouragement for Christian Women by Rebecca George039. All The Feels with Elizabeth Laing ThompsonThe one where I sit down with author Elizabeth Laing Thompson!
Elizabeth Laing Thompson writes at LizzyLife.com about clinging to Christ through the chaos of daily life. As a minister, speaker, and novelist, she is always seeking humor in holiness and hope in heartache. Her new books, When God Says "Wait" and When God Says, "Go," are now available from Barbour Publishing (Shiloh Run Press). Elizabeth lives in North Carolina with her husband and children, and they were totally worth the wait.
When God Says "Wait" is Elizabeth's first book through a traditional press...
2020-09-1032 min
Explore The Most Soul-Stirring Full Audiobook Today!Mastering the Process: From Idea to Novel by Elizabeth GeorgePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/391257to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Mastering the Process: From Idea to Novel
Author: Elizabeth George
Narrator: Maggie-Meg Reed, Elizabeth George
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 38 minutes
Release date: April 7, 2020
Genres: Language Instruction
Publisher's Summary:
As the author of twenty-four novels, Elizabeth George is one of the most successful--and prolific--novelists today. In Mastering the Process, George offers readers a master class in the art and science of crafting a novel. This is a subject she knows well, having taught creative writing both nationally and internationally for over thirty years. 'I have never before read a b...
2020-04-0710h 38Access Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Language InstructionMastering the Process: From Idea to Novel by Elizabeth GeorgePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/391257to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Mastering the Process: From Idea to Novel
Author: Elizabeth George
Narrator: Maggie-Meg Reed, Elizabeth George
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 38 minutes
Release date: April 7, 2020
Genres: Language Instruction
Publisher's Summary:
As the author of twenty-four novels, Elizabeth George is one of the most successful--and prolific--novelists today. In Mastering the Process, George offers readers a master class in the art and science of crafting a novel. This is a subject she knows well, having taught creative writing both nationally and internationally for over thirty years. 'I have never before read a b...
2020-04-0710h 38
Get Latest Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveA Suitable Vengeance by Elizabeth GeorgePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/343401to listen full audiobooks.
Title: A Suitable Vengeance
Series: #4 of Inspector Lynley
Author: Elizabeth George
Narrator: Donada Peters
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 14 hours 13 minutes
Release date: January 8, 2019
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Police & Detective
Publisher's Summary:
“Ms. George proves that the classiest crime writers are true novelists.”—The New York Times Award-winning author Elizabeth George gives us an early glimpse into the lives of Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley, forensic scientist Simon Allcourt-St. James, and Lady Helen Clyde in a superlative mystery that is also a fascinating inquiry into t...
2019-01-082h 13
The Kindle ChroniclesTKC 505 Elizabeth GeorgeAuthor of The Punishment She Deserves: A Lynley Novel Interview starts at 12:25 and ends at 36:50 "The late Sue Grafton said something to me that was really helpful on time. I was talking about difficulty I was having in the book with a character. She said to me, 'If you know the question, you do know the answer.' That was really helpful, because what that told me is that if I could articulate what difficulty I was having with a book then buried somewhere in my head was going to be the solution to that...
2018-04-0744 min
DIY MFA Radio068: Writing Psychological Suspense - Interview with Elizabeth GeorgeHello Hello Word Nerds! I'm so excited to share my interview with author Elizabeth George. Today we'll be talking about writing psychological suspense and what it takes to build a great suspense novel with a lot of interesting psychological twists and turns. I hope you enjoy our conversation. In this episode Elizabeth and I discuss: Why it's important to know where your story needs to start. Writing deeply flawed yet deeply sympathetic characters. Writing complex female characters and their different attitude toward feminism and female-ness. How point-of-view helps strengthen the reader's understanding of and...
2015-11-1144 min