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The Teacher, Be Still PodcastSummer Slow DownDo you ever feel like the rat race of life only shifts gears, it doesn't actually slow down during summer? Join me as we talk about the value in slowing down and protecting the white space on our calendars this summer. Want to know more about Teacher, Be Still? Check out the website!Mentioned in today's episode: Honestly Though Podcast with Jodi Grubbs
2025-06-0511 min
Honestly, ThoughEpisode 150 | The Art Of Being Still | Guest: Jodi H. GrubbsIn a culture that attaches worth to productivity, many of us live dangerously close to the brink of burnout. If you find yourself striving and straining and still coming up short, we recorded this conversation just for you. Jodi H. Grubbs sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to talk about the art of being still and the spiritual renewal that God imparts through silence.Find Jodi's latest book, Live Slowly: A Gentle Invitation to Exhale, HEREFind Jodi online HEREFind out more about Nika Spaulding here: https://www.nikaspaulding.com/Find out...
2025-05-2644 min
Can You Just Sit With Me? with Natasha SmithCultivating Allyship and the Power of Living Slow with Jodi GrubbsIn this episode, Natasha sits with Jodi Grubbs, Slow Living Advocate and author of Live Slowly: A Gentle Invitation to Exhale. In this conversation, we talk about the power of living slowly and what it means to come alongside Black Women. Come and sit with us and join the conversation, Sitting with Black Woman Grief, an exclusive podcast series on the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast. Please let us know what resonates with you. Main points:Understanding Through PresenceEmpathy as a StrengthThe Power of Living Slo...
2025-03-1134 min
The Best Kept Secret With Liv DooleyHow to Slow Down with Jodi GrubbsA Conversation on Slowing Down, Soul Care, and Lingering with God with Jodi GrubbsDuring this episode, we are learning how to slow down and spend intentional time with God as He sets our rhythms.PSALM 46:10 NIVHe says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations,I will be exalted in the earth.”MEET JODIAfter assuming the rapid pace and stress of city living in the States, Jodi Grubbs realized God was b...
2024-10-1543 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 157: Jodi Grubbs- Invitation to Slow LivingAfter leaving her childhood home on the island of Bonaire in the Caribbean, author, slow-living guide, and podcaster, Jodi Grubbs, had assumed the rapid pace and hustle culture in the U.S. Soon, she realized that burnout had crept in, and God was inviting her to a return to the "island time" of her past.In her book, Live Slowly: A Gentle Invitation to Exhale, and in today’s conversation, Jodi invites us to grasp a more sustainable approach to life, anchored by the pauses of spiritual practices and an openhandedness before God. Jodi desires to give us al...
2024-09-1641 min
Unhurried Living | Helping Christians Rest Deeper & Lead Better308: Live Slowly (Gem with Jodi Grubbs)Jodi Grubbs fell headlong into the endless rush and exhaustion of hustle culture. After leaving her childhood home on the island of Bonaire in the Caribbean, she had assumed the rapid pace and stress of city living in the States. Soon she realized God was bidding her to a return to the "island time" of her past. In time Jodi found sanctuary and ways to care for her soul by making space for God, others, and herself. Evoking the contentment she once had in the gentle rhythms of Bonaire, she learned of another path: a p...
2024-09-1636 min
Even If PodcastEmbracing Slow Living with Jodi GrubbsWelcome back, y'all! In this inaugural episode of the fall season, host Kristi Lowe discusses the importance of slowing down and addressing burnout with guest Jodi Grubbs, author of 'Live Slowly: A Gentle Invitation to Exhale'. They delve into Jodi's background, including her Caribbean childhood and tragic personal experiences, which shaped her philosophy on slow living. Get Jodi's book here: Live Slowly: A Gentle Invitation to Exhalehttps://amzn.to/4cRaOsCThe conversation offers practical advice on:- creating white space- understanding personal capacity- living a life aligned...
2024-08-2732 min
Angela DonadioMAKE LIFE MATTER: An Invitation to Exhale – with Jodi H. GrubbsGive yourself permission to slow down. In this episode, Jodi offers slow-living shifts and ways to care for your soul by creating a path away from burnout and toward restoration.
2024-07-0800 minMake Life MatterMAKE LIFE MATTER: An Invitation to Exhale – with Jodi H. GrubbsGive yourself permission to slow down. In this episode, Jodi offers slow-living shifts and ways to care for your soul by creating a path away from burnout and toward restoration.
2024-07-0800 minMake Life Matter - StandaloneMAKE LIFE MATTER: An Invitation to Exhale – with Jodi H. GrubbsGive yourself permission to slow down. In this episode, Jodi offers slow-living shifts and ways to care for your soul by creating a path away from burnout and toward restoration.
2024-07-0800 min
God‘s Story PodcastJodi Grubbs – Live SlowlyGive yourself permission to slow down!
Brent talks with Jodi Grubbs about her new book from IVP called ‘Live Slowly: A Gentle Invitation to Exhale’.
Jodi is the podcast host of ‘Our Island in the City’ and a slow living advocate. She’s the author of a children’s book ‘The Island Adventures of Lili and Oliver’ and co-author of a Bible study called ‘Friendship Cafe’.
(1:00) Bonaire;
(5:20) Leaving the island and going to the States;
(6:15) A ‘hostile’ culture;
(7:15) Slowing down;
(10:00) Is God slow?
(10:40) Surgery and slowing down;
(12:55) How the book came about;
(13:45) Ways we can learn to slow down;
(16...
2024-07-0622 minGod‘s Story PodcastJodi Grubbs – Live SlowlyGive yourself permission to slow down!
Brent talks with Jodi Grubbs about her new book from IVP called ‘Live Slowly: A Gentle Invitation to Exhale’.
Jodi is the podcast host of ‘Our Island in the City’ and a slow living advocate. She’s the author of a children’s book ‘The Island Adventures of Lili and Oliver’ and co-author of a Bible study called ‘Friendship Cafe’.
(1:00) Bonaire;
(5:20) Leaving the island and going to the States;
(6:15) A ‘hostile’ culture;
(7:15) Slowing down;
(10:00) Is God slow?
(10:40) Surgery and slowing down;
(12:55) How the book came about;
(13:45) Ways we can learn to slow down;
(16...
2024-07-0622 min
Sweeter with Honey PodcastLive Slowly with Jodi Grubbs Part 2On this episode we are picking up our conversation with author and slow living advocate, Jodi Grubbs. Her new book, "Live Slowly, A Gentle Invitation to Exhale," is a must read. She grew up on the island of Bonaire and gives amazing pictures of what transformations from hurried and busy to gentle and slow look like in our lives. Give yourself permission to pause, exhale, release and feel held by Jesus as we dive into her story and the 18 slow living shifts that can change your life.
2024-07-0526 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell283. The Theology of Slow Living, Part 2Send us a textCan understanding your daily capacity help you maintain balance and avoid burnout? Join us in a profound conversation with Jodi H. Grubbs, author of "Live Slowly: A Gentle Invitation to Exhale," as we explore how small shifts, like changing gears on a bike, can significantly impact our well-being. Jodi beautifully elaborates on the nuanced differences between capacity and limitations and reflects on the cultural differences in our pace of life, particularly the toll of hustle culture. Discover how to find your sanctuary amidst the chaos of city life, and learn why recognizing your...
2024-06-2637 min
Girls Talking Life#140 [Live Slowly This Summer] with Jodi Grubbs Are you ready to shift into a slower gear? Let’s take advantage of this season and create some intentional rhythms that allow us to slow down, and connect with God and with people. My friend Jodi Grubbs is on the show gently guiding us into slower living and sharing some practices to help us be unhurried. You’ll hear us talk about… Creating slow-living rhythms for summer Slowing down to deepen friendships How Jesus modeled slowness Finding your Soul Care Sanctuary Jodi H. Gru...
2024-06-2430 minSweeter with Honey PodcastLive Slowly with Jodi Grubbs Part 1Jodi Grubbs is a slow living advocate. Her new book, "Live Slowly, A Gentle Invitation to Exhale," is a must read. She grew up on the island of Bonaire and gives amazing pictures of what transformations from hurried and busy to gentle and slow look like in our lives. Give yourself permission to pause, exhale, release and feel held by Jesus as we dive into her story and the 18 slow living shifts that can change your life.
2024-06-2121 min
Today's Heartlift with Janell282. Give Yourself Permission to Slow Down: Part 1Send us a textWhat does it mean to live slowly? Join us as we welcome Jodi H. Grubbs, author of "Live Slowly: A Gentle Invitation to Exhale," who shares how her formative experiences by the sea on a Caribbean island shaped her understanding of solitude and spiritual growth. In Part 1, Jodi opens her heart about her first husband's tragic accident and recovery journey, which ultimately led to his very unexpected death—all within the first two years of their marriage.Discover the importance of recognizing personal capacity to avoid burnout and live a fulfilling li...
2024-06-1938 min
PRN: Pause, Renew, NextLive Slowly: A Conversation with Jodi Grubbs
Do you need a gentle invitation to exhale? If so, then this conversation is really going to minister to you. This is the last episode of Season 6, and I am so happy that we could end the season with this conversation about slow-living. My guest today is author and podcaster, Jodi Grubbs. She and I have been friends online for a few years, and it was such a joy to get to talk with her! I think you’re really going to enjoy this conversation as well.
Jodi recently published her first book: Live Slowly: A Gentle In...
2024-06-1800 min
Grace Enough PodcastEmbracing Slow Living | Jodi GrubbsIn this episode of the Grace Enough podcast, host Amber chats with Jodi Grubbs about the benefits and challenges of slow living.Jodi shares stories from her formative years on the island of Bonaire, discusses her faith journey, and talks about her upcoming book focused on living a slower, more intentional life.Key Topics:
Importance of slowing down to appreciate beauty
The consequences of a fast-paced lifestyle on relationships
Practical ways to integrate slow living into our daily routines
SHOW NOTES cont. https://www.graceenoughpodcast.com/slowliving/Related Episodes:
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2024-06-1835 minCan You Just Sit With Me? with Natasha SmithJodi Grubbs on Sitting with An Invitation to Live SlowlyIn this epiosde, Natasha sits with Jodi Grubbs, a slow living advocate, author, and podcast host. They discuss Jodi's latest book, Live Slowly: A Gentle Invitation to Exhale, which encourages readers to integrate slow living practices into their busy lives. Jodi shares personal stories of loss and the importance of taking time to reflect, be present, and accept life’s uncontrollable moments.Tune in and join the conversation. Let us know what resonates with you. Main points:The need to slow downThe S.L.O.W. a...
2024-06-1726 min
Make Life MatterJodi H. Grubbs: An Invitation to Exhale - Ep. 261Give yourself permission to slow down. Jodi H. Grubbs is a slow-living advocate, the podcast host of Our Island in the City, and author of the new book, Live Slowly – A Gentle Invitation to Exhale. In this episode, Jodi offers slow-living shifts and ways to care for your soul by creating a path away from burnout and toward restoration. Jodi and I talk about the necessity for rest and relationships. I founded the Communicators’ Collective Retreat to champion women who serve as national or international ministry leaders and professional Christian communicators. If this describes you, retreat with us...
2024-06-0630 min
Thinking Christian: Clear Theology for a Confusing WorldThinking about Our Fast-Paced Lives: A Conversation with Jody GrubbsIn this episode, James hosts author and slow-living activist Jodi Grubbs to discuss her book titled Live Slowly: A Gentle Invitation to Exale. Jodi and James discuss the various ways our world pushes us to move more quickly and take on more than our capacities will allow. They also talk about the church and how community, presence, and intentionality are crucial to develop a cadence of life that allows us to know God, others, and ourselves. To connect with James and Useful to God Ministries, visit https://usefultogod.com/contact-us. You can find out more a...
2024-06-0655 min
Refine{d} The PodcastSlow Living With Jodi GrubbsHow do you know when you might need to slow down? Author Jodi Grubbs reflects on the danger of living fast, and the gifts of learning to live slower. Connect with Jodi at her website and on Instagram. Jodi's book, Live Slowly: A Gentle Invitation To Exhale is available NOW, wherever books are sold!
Honorable Mentions:
Can You Just Sit With Me? (Book, Natasha Smith)
The Evangelical Imagination (Book, Karen Swallow Prior)
2024-05-0748 min
Fuel Your Mind With Your Day With A High-Impact Full Audiobook.Live Slowly: A Gentle Invitation to Exhale by Jodi H. GrubbsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/741387to listen full audiobooks.
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Give yourself permission to slow down. Jodi Grubbs did not give herself permission for too long, falling headlong into the endless rush and exhaustion of hustle culture. After leaving her childhood home on the island of Bonaire in the Caribbean, she had assumed the rapid pace and stress of city living in the States. Soon she realized God was bidding her...
2024-04-305h 06
Behold-Her Beauty with Deborah RutherfordBeauty of Slow Living with Jodi H. Grubbs & your host Deborah RutherfordSummaryIn the Beholder Beauty podcast, Deborah and Jodi discussed the importance of slow living in a fast-paced world, sharing their personal experiences and Jodi's book, "Live Slowly: A Gentle Invitation to Exhale," which promotes living in harmony with nature. They also explored the value of seeking solitude, being present with others, and finding comfort and beauty in honesty and authenticity. The conversation covered personal experiences, creative writing, and the challenges of lettinggo and trusting in a higher power. IN CELEBRATION OF JODI'S NEW BOOK: Enter the Behold-Her Beauty Book Giveaway...
2024-04-3031 min
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Title: Live Slowly: A Gentle Invitation to Exhale
Author: Jodi H. Grubbs
Narrator: Jodi H. Grubbs
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 6 minutes
Release date: April 30, 2024
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
Give yourself permission to slow down. Jodi Grubbs did not give herself permission for too long, falling headlong into the endless rush and exhaustion of hustle culture. After leaving her childhood home on the island of Bonaire in the Caribbean, she had assumed the rapid pace and stress of city living in the States. Soon she realized God was bidding...
2024-04-305h 06
Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityLive Slowly: A Gentle Invitation to Exhale by Jodi H. GrubbsPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/741387 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Live Slowly: A Gentle Invitation to Exhale Author: Jodi H. Grubbs Narrator: Jodi H. Grubbs Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 6 minutes Release date: April 30, 2024 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: Give yourself permission to slow down. Jodi Grubbs did not give herself permission for too long, falling headlong into the endless rush and exhaustion of hustle culture. After leaving her childhood home on the island of Bonaire in the Caribbean, she had assumed the rapid pace and stress of city living in the States. Soon she realized God was bidding...
2024-04-3030 min
The Presence Project PodcastAccepting your Season of Life, An Intimate Conversation with Writer Friends: Jodi Grubbs, Kris Camealy, Bette Dickinson, Maeve Gerboth, and Julianne ClaytonPreorder THE EMMANUEL PROMISE: Discover the Security of a Life Held by God Neuroscience. Attachment theory. The stories that shape our image of God AND the spiritual practices that invite us to experience His tender love to build attachment. Just $11.39. Arrives April 30th Writer Summer Gross @revsummerjoy on Instagram The Presence Project on Patreon for monthly groups and online retreats The Presence Project on Facebook http://www.summerjoygross.com Jodi Grubbs @jodi.grubbs on Instagram Live Slowly: A Ge...
2024-02-011h 06
For Your FormationEp 7: Rebelling against hustle culture by learning to slow down | with Jodi H. GrubbsAnna is joined by Jodi H. Grubbs to talk about what it means to live slowly. In this episode, they cover how slowing down is a rebellion against hustle culture, how our tendencies toward people-pleasing get in the way of living slowly, and simple practices you can do right now, no matter your life stage or season.
Jodi H. Grubbs is an author and a former island girl who lives outside of Raleigh, North Carolina with her husband and teen daughter. As a slow-living guide, she is passionate about coming alongside the woman who...
2023-12-1429 min
Grace In Real Life podcastAdvent: Faith: Embodying your faithHow do we exercise our faith? What does it look like to have embodied faith? What does living out our faith look like in real life? Listen in. In today’s Advent episode, we take a look at Mary’s faith journey. How do we exercise our faith? Faith starts in the mind with knowledge about God, facts about His character and understanding who He is and what He can do. Then faith moves into consent: We intellectually agree with the facts we know and the reality we understand, and then consen...
2023-12-0511 min
Our Island in the City PodcastRound Table Talk: Mental Health & Community.Join our discussion as guests Christy Bouleware, Chris Morris, and Brittany Tinsley answer questions on anxiety, fear, misconceptions around mental health issues, how faith institutions can do better, and what they really wish people knew. www.christyboulware.com www.chrismorriswrites.com www.brittanytinsley.substack.com This episode is dedicated in loving memory to Macey Wright, age 27.
2023-04-2526 minOur Island in the City PodcastRebecca George, author of Do The Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter GirlRebecca George, author of Do The Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl is our guest today. Part guide, part manifesto, this book beckons you to pursue the passions that stir your soul. We talk about the deep roots of striving, when God calls us to quit something, our motivations, time blocking for productivity, a thought-life inventory, and a heart-warming story. Rebecca is a podcaster, speaker, writer, certified career coach & the founder of the Radical Radiance podcast community. Find Rebecca here and order her book on Amazon here.
2023-04-0426 minOur Island in the City PodcastJillian Benfield, author of The Gift of the Unexpected: Discovering Who You Were Meant To Be When Life Goes Off Plan Jillian Benfield, author of The Gift of the Unexpected: Discovering Who You Were Meant To Be When Life Goes Off Plan is our guest today. We talk about letting go of certainty when slowing down is chosen for you, our ideas of worth and success, and the gift of community. Jillian is a former journalist and news anchor who regularly advocates for the full inclusion of people with disabilities in her writings, community, and Congress's National Down Syndrome Advocacy Coalition. Jillian lives with her husband and three children on Florida's Space Coast. Find Jillian here and order her boo...
2023-03-2826 minOur Island in the City PodcastLyndsey Medford, author of My Body and Other Crumbling Empires: Lessons For Healing in a World That is SickLyndsey Medford, author of My Body and Other Crumbling Empires: Lessons For Healing in a World That is Sick is our guest today. We discuss living with autoimmune diseases, what wholeness could mean, a chronically ill world, the difference between healing and fixing, the word vocation, and slowness as a tool for creating change. You can find Lyndsey on IG @lyndseymedford and at lyndseymedford.com.
2023-03-0732 minGrace In Real Life podcastSpiritual Health: Pouring out your heart to the Lord with Jennifer Dukes LeeIt is no accident that our Spiritual Health series started with paying attention and ends with sharing what rumbles in our souls. Only when we wake up to what’s bothering us on the inside can we pour it out to the Lord as David did in the psalms. We must know ourselves – our fears, hopes, dreams, worries, nervous ticks, default coping mechanisms – so we can articulate them to God, not because He doesn’t already know them but so we know ourselves in the light of His presence. Because developing the skill of pourin...
2023-02-2844 minGrace In Real Life podcastSpiritual Health: Praying outside the box with Asheritah CiuciuLearn how to cultivate a deep prayer life and pray effectively, including incorporating prayer in your daily rhythms in Grace In Real Life Ep 151 w/Asheritah Ciuciu. I’ve been talking to God since I was little. My prayer life started with those basic prayers of mimicking what my parents spoke and saying grace before meals. I’m pretty sure I went radio silent in high school and college. I told myself God was too busy when I was not even considering talking to Him. Becoming a mother grounded my prayer life, making it a...
2023-02-2150 minGrace In Real Life podcastSpiritual Health: Developing curiosity about God, yourself, and others with Lore Ferguson WilbertCuriosity is a skill we can use to better understand each other. But can we use that same skill to grow our faith? Can we develop curiosity about ourselves: Why do we tense up the way we do around that person? Why do we always say “yes” before checking our calendar? What does it look like to be curious about God, ourselves, and the world? Because developing curiosity is a skill that takes time and effort to cultivate, I invited Lore Ferguson Wilbert to the show. Today, Lore walks us through: How to cultivate curios...
2023-02-1446 minOur Island in the City PodcastA Year of Slowing Down with Alan FadlingAlan is president and founder of Unhurried Living, Inc. in Mission Viejo, California. Alan and his wife Gem wanted to become the kind of people who had a life that was helpful to others ~ a journey: of unhurried living, of spiritual formation, of contemplative leadership, and rediscovering the genius of Jesus’ unhurried way. They do that through leadership retreats, coaching, speaking & spiritual direction. Alan’s newest book, (with IVP Formatio) A Year of Slowing Down: Daily Devotions for Unhurried Living is described as a daily 5-minute retreat. Amazon says: “There are six devotionals for each week of the...
2022-12-1334 minGrace In Real Life podcastTis the Season: Ask a Counselor: Holiday Gatherings Edition with LPC Sara PetersAs we interact with family members we only see a few times a year, and those who may hold political views or perspectives 180 degrees opposite of us, we see our humanity, our sin, our frailty, and our cracks more clearly now than at any other time of the year. We are especially conscious of wanting to be healthy and whole, and to act out of love, not fear of missing out or obligation during these weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas. It’s like every issue or frustration or shame or guilt comes to light during the height of...
2022-11-2248 minOur Island in the City PodcastEnneagram Life: Personal, Relational, and Biblical Insights for All Seasons by author and coach, Elisabeth BennettEnneagram Life: Personal, Relational, and Biblical Insights for All Seasons by author and coach, Elisabeth Bennett helps you discover how your personality type affects all aspects of your life. We are impacted at various stages in our life journey by our birth order, parenting and so much more! Elisabeth proves that the Enneagram is a useful tool for understanding why people respond in different ways to life’s triumphs and tragedies. This is Elisabeth’s 11th book. Find her at @enneagram.life on Instagram and at https://www.elisabethbennettenneagram.com/
2022-11-0130 min
Filled to Flourish20. Slowing Down as a Way of Life- Jodi GrubbsOne of our 5 pillars of healing is "slowing down", and we have a wonderful interview for you with someone who has been intentionally cultivating the "slow life" for many years. Jodi shares, "I think we don't know what we're missing. Slow down and your passions will start coming out. You'll start seeing people in front of you in a totally different way. Your world will come alive!" With modern life so often running at a break neck speed, most everyone can benefit from slowing down their pace and prioritizing their true desires for their life. We've found when people c...
2022-10-241h 03Our Island in the City PodcastCommunity building & Urban farming with Tami PurdueToday's guest is my neighbor, Tami Purdue, owner of Sweet Peas Urban Gardens. She was the first local micro greens grower in Raleigh. We discuss the long hours in a law firm before this new venture, how young people today are anti-hustle, and how starting small and accepting help has grown not just her business but her capacity to help others in the community. Tami shares how working in the dirt is regenerative to our souls and how working in nature is literally healing our bodies. You can find Tami on IG @sweetpeasurbangardens and at www.sweetpeasurbangardens.com for inf...
2022-08-1633 minOur Island in the City PodcastManaging anxiety with breath prayers, featuring Jennifer Tucker, author of Breath As Prayer.Join guest Jenn Tucker and me as we talk all about breath prayers - a lifeline and a powerful tool to manage anxiety. While trying to sleep on a little vinyl couch in her daughter's hospital room, breath prayers became Jenn's lifeline. Jenn is an illustrator, lettering artist, and graphic designer who lives in Georgia with her husband and two teen daughters. Her book Breath As Prayer: Calm Your Anxiety, Focus Your Mind, and Renew Your Soul releases on Sept 13th. It offers guidance on how to implement a breath prayer practice, the science behind it, gorgeous, original full-color illustrations, an...
2022-07-2632 minOur Island in the City PodcastYour Slow-Living Invitation with Jodi H. GrubbsToday I am doing my first solo episode in two years! I answer listener questions like: Who is Jodi? Where do I podcast from? Where do I live? Also, news about my upcoming book with IVP, a Bonaire childhood memory, my yellow raft story, and a Henri Nouwen quote that is also tied to a slow living & spiritual formation question: Who is God putting in your path? I also share where my own remote "island in the city" is located and end with a short benediction for your week. Visit me at www.jodigrubbs.com or on...
2022-06-2109 minOur Island in the City PodcastThe Spiritual Practice of Celebration with Nicole Zasowski, author of What If It's WonderfulToday's guest is Nicole Zasowski, author of the new book What If It's Wonderful: An Invitation to Release Your Fears, Choose Joy, and Find the Courage to Celebrate. Nicole is a wife, mom, and therapist from CT. We talk about: how gratitude requires action, the courage to celebrate, how joy is the most vulnerable feeling that we feel, how God's faithfulness is not dependent on our faith, the vulnerability of joy, and how God is both our celebrator and our comforter. You can interact with Nicole on Instagram @nicolezasowski and she has some fun, free downloads & resources at www.ni...
2022-06-0731 minOur Island in the City PodcastProject Solomon: a story of resilience, sacrifice and love with Jodi Stuber & Jennifer BleakleyProject Solomon by Jodi Stuber & Jennifer Marshall Bleakley is also a story about belonging, hope, mercy, and community. I talk with Jodi and Jen about how this book came to be, the way horses can sense what people who have suffered greatly need most, and Hopewell Ranch where children and veterans alike can experience being loved and wanted. You might even hear some horses whinnying in our episode. You can find Jodi and her husband Ty Stuber the owners of a therapeutic riding ranch on IG @hopewell_ranch or www.hopewellranch.org and author Jennifer Bleakley on IG @jenbleakley or...
2022-05-2430 minOur Island in the City PodcastThe Path to Peace with Ann SwindellAnn Swindell's new book The Path To Peace: Experiencing God's Comfort When You're Overwhelmed offers guided reflections on experiencing God's steadfast peace. We tackle questions like: Is peace possible today? What does that even look like? Have you felt forgotten by God? Ann shares her personal story of real longing and finding God to be the source of peace himself. Ann is a mom, a pastor's wife, a widely featured writer, owner of Writing with Grace, and an author with Bethany House. Find Ann at www.annswindell.com & on IG @annswindell.
2022-05-1031 minOur Island in the City PodcastBe Kind To Yourself with author Cindy BunchCindy Bunch, author of "Be Kind To Yourself" is our guest. We discuss spiritual formation in our everyday lives, practices from her book, releasing frustrations & embracing joy, a gratitude flip, social media & expectations, and Cindy's own spiritual director Marilyn Stewart. Cindy is also a spiritual director herself. She is married and has three grown children and is an editor and associate publisher at IVPress. You can find her on IG @cindy.bunch and on Twitter @cindybunch
2022-04-2634 minOur Island in the City PodcastConnection, Intentionality & Hygge: A Slow Living Conversation with Lillie DuncanConnection, Intentionality & Hygge: A Slow Living Conversation with Lillie Duncan. We discuss: coziness, family, a shift to slow living, intentionally taking care of your soul, staying well during the holidays, the sea and our formative years, saying yes and also saying no, block scheduling, nature, stillness with God and more. Lillie is a writer, film photographer, wife and mother. Connect with her at www.lillieduncan.com or on Instagram @lillie.duncan
2021-12-1435 minOur Island in the City PodcastGem Fadling is a life coach, trained spiritual director, author and podcaster.We discuss letting go, fear & control ~ all themes from her book, What Does Your Soul Love? Moving at the pace of grace and growing at the pace of transformation is key in spiritual formation. Gem is the host of I Can Do That, a new podcast rooted in grounded optimism and practical spirituality that gives 1 practical idea + 1 simple take-away in each episode. You can find Gem and her husband Alan at www.unhurriedliving.com and on IG @gemfadling.
2021-11-2329 minGrace In Real Life podcastHow to slow down without opting out with Jodi Grubbs [Holiday Series]How can you practically slow down without opting out during the holidays? What does it look like to create a sustainable pace, and where do you even start? I’m so glad you asked. In this interview, Jodi shares with us: What stands in our way as we move toward slow living A simple process to help you figure out what’s important to you And -- my personal favorite -- how to say “no” without actually saying “no.” I love how Jodi said that checklists are okay and we can add slowing down to them and how she remi...
2021-11-1634 minOur Island in the City PodcastAlison Bradley, Certified Enneagram Coach & Writer joins us to discuss: Enneagram Nines, the Peacemaker DevotionalAlison Bradley, Certified Enneagram Coach & Writer joins us to discuss: Enneagram Nines, the Peacemaker Devotional she co-wrote, personal conflict, deep soul care work, our gut & conscience, believing our presence matters, her own Little Free Library, and what it means to live a good story. You can find Alison on Instagram @alisonlbradley & @9ish_andiknowit where she's the host. Visit www.courageforabetterstory.wordpress.com for Alison's free resources!
2021-11-0943 minOur Island in the City PodcastBest selling author of Dirt, Mary MarantzBest selling author of Dirt, Mary Marantz ~ on remembering our roots, honoring our stories as well as our gifts, and her personal journey. From the girl in the rural WV single-wide trailer to the woman she is today, Mary shares her life, shaped through the lens of grace, which is the truest version of her story. Also hear a sneak peak into Mary's next book about achievement, our worth and our value. Mary and her husband Justin live in an 1880's fixer-upper by the sea in Connecticut. Find Mary at www.thebookdirt.com as well as on The Mary...
2021-10-2636 minOur Island in the City PodcastThe Simple Difference, a book about kindness by Becky Keife.Becky is a mom, author, speaker and community manager at incourage.me. We discuss stopping our busyness and discovering opportunities to impact someone else, sharing kindness in our everyday life, our own stories of being kind, even when that felt awkward, and being a connector in our communities today. You can find Becky at beckykeife.com and on IG @beckykeife
2021-10-1240 minOur Island in the City PodcastKayla Craig, liturgist, podcaster & new author of "To Light Their Way: A Collection of Prayers & Liturgies for Parents"Kayla Craig, liturgist, podcaster & new author of "To Light Their Way: A Collection of Prayers & Liturgies for Parents" joins us. Kayla's thoughtful, empathetic spirit and her background in journalism, all contribute to the most beautiful short written prayers, all from the perspective of a parent. We talk about how Kayla's kids point her to God, how this book is inclusive, no matter your background and how light streaming in the cathedral windows of their Craigmore home is good for the soul. Find Kayla on IG @kayla_craig & @liturgiesforparents as well as kaylacraig.com.
2021-10-0536 minOur Island in the City PodcastHow Living Within the Goodness of Limits Creates a Spacious Life, a conversation with Ashley HalesHow Living Within the Goodness of Limits Creates a Spacious Life, a conversation with Ashley Hales, author and podcaster. We talk about rest, how limits are actually good, how salt and the community of believers have so much in common! Ashley's new book, A Spacious Life: Trading Hustle and Hurry For the Goodness of Limits comes out on September 14 and you can pre-order it now on Amazon. Follow Ashley on IG at @aahales and take her Hustle Habit quiz on her website: aspacious.life where you can also get pocket practices when you pre-order.
2021-09-0726 minOur Island in the City PodcastTending Our Soul by the Word, a fresh approach to bible study with Mariel Davenport ~ wife, mom and salsa grower. Are you longing to dig deeper into God's Word on your own?Mariel is a wife, mom and salsa grower. Are you longing to dig deeper into God's Word on your own? Join us as we discuss Mariel's T.E.N.D. method of unpacking Scripture and how we, like a seed planted in fertile ground can grow strong with the right tending. As an atheist who was transformed by the Word of God, author and speaker, Mariel Davenport knows the power of seeking God through His Word. To get your FREE Psalm 23 Tending Journal when you book a TEND coaching call with Mariel, go to https://marieldavenport.com/product/t...
2021-08-3118 minOur Island in the City PodcastTaking A Smoke Break with Sarah Bragg, author of A Mother's Guide To Raising HerselfTaking A Smoke Break with Sarah Bragg, author of A Mother's Guide To Raising Herself: What Parenting Taught Me About Life, Faith & Myself. Jodi and Sarah chat about some good slow living and soul care stuff, like not doing everything we think we "should" do, the idea of modeling a life led by curiosity for our daughters, how showing up is enough and doing hard things. Sarah is the podcast host of Surviving Sarah and her first book releases today. You can find her on IG @sarahwbragg and her website is www.sarahbragg.com.
2021-08-1731 minOur Island in the City Podcast"The Benefits of a Personal Quarterly Retreat" with clarity coach Carla H. HaydenThe Benefits of a Personal Quarterly Retreat with clarity coach Carla H. Hayden, COO of HopeWriters. Join Carla and I as we discuss relaxing vs resting and what it looks like to unwind and get away when responding to God's invitation to rest by leaving the agenda up to Him. Download your free Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide at coffeewithcarla.com/retreat and visit Carla on Instagram @coffee_with_carla.
2021-08-0335 min
Not My Story"Held" with Jodi GrubbsIn episode 39, Sarah is joined by slow-living advocate and Our Island in the City Podcast host, Jodi Grubbs. In her twenties, Jodi unexpectedly became a young widow—a traumatic event that shifted the course of her life and her faith. Jodi’s story offers a glimpse into what it looks like to be pursued by God in the midst of deep grief, to be held even when she didn’t know it. Sarah and Jodi talk about processing loss and moving forward, the role of authentic community in her healing process, and how slow living became an important part of Jod...
2021-06-3040 minOur Island in the City PodcastOn Weariness, Bandwidth and Pivoting with co-host Brandy Wallner.Join our conversation as we talk about entering life after a pandemic, honoring what we've learned about ourselves lately, this collective weariness we are either seeing or experiencing, and giving ourselves grace and white space on our calendars. Also hear how Brandy is pivoting vocationally and how that can help you too!
2021-06-2928 minOur Island in the City PodcastAundi Kolber, trauma informed therapist and author of Try SofterAundi Kolber, trauma informed therapist and author of Try Softer is our guest. We talk about our journey towards healing, neurobiology, the window of tolerance, the miracle of our brain and being God's Beloved. Follow Aundi at aundikolber.com and on IG @aundikolber.
2021-06-1538 minOur Island in the City PodcastDear Mom of the Graduate with guest Sue FulmoreNeed a tour guide for the second half of life? Sue Fulmore from Alberta, Canada is just that. Listen in as we discuss gently releasing our kids to God as they become young adults and the soul care needed for both mom and kid. Check out Sue's free resources: "Empty Nester's Guide to Joy" and her parenting resource "Navigating Life with Adult Children" at www.suefulmore.com & on IG @suefulmore.
2021-06-0123 minOur Island in the City PodcastGrowing Slow with Jennifer Dukes Lee. Are you afraid that you should be further along in life by now?Join Jennifer & I as we discuss her new book Growing Slow: Lessons On Un-Hurrying Your Heart From An Accidental Farm Girl. We also talk about island vs farm life, the benefits of pausing with friends or in nature, trusting God's timing in our growth, and the phenomenal aspect of rocks emerging in fields year after year, much like in our own lives. Follow Jennifer on IG @jenniferdukeslee & at www.jenniferdukeslee.com to order her book and bible study.
2021-05-1132 minOur Island in the City PodcastQ & A with Brandy and Jodi where we answer your questions!Join co-host Brandy Wallner & I as we answer various questions about slowing down, community and writing, all from our listeners, AKA - friends of the podcast.
2021-04-2032 min
Life and MissionSlow Living with Jodi GrubbsHow can moments of slow living create an island of peace in our daily lives? Jodi Grubbs is a slow living advocate and host of the Our Island in the City podcast. Here are some of the ways we can slow down and connect in the midst of our busy lives.Guest:Our Island in the CityConnect with Jodi on Instagram @jodi.grubbsSponsor:Get Out of the Boat, A Bible-Based Business Virtual Retreat, April 30, 2021getoutoftheboat.comIf you struggle to tell stories, you’ll s...
2021-04-0727 minOur Island in the City PodcastReplay: My Bonaire island conversation with Mark LowellReplay: My Bonaire island conversation with Mark Lowell where we tell stories that come out of our 1970's & 80's years living in the Caribbean. Dutch school, being a third culture kid, saying goodbyes, banana boats and swimming in the dark part of the sea. Come relax, you're on island time now!
2021-04-0630 minOur Island in the City PodcastDorina Gilmore-Young - remarried widow mama, podcaster, speaker & foodie. Remarried widow mama, runner, glory chaser, speaker & foodie. Join Dorina & I as we discuss her book: Walk, Run, Soar as well as the benefits of rest, cooking in the kitchen & Dorina's beautiful "unexpected trails" story. Follow Dorina on IG @dorinagilmore, at www.dorinagilmore.com and hear her podcast Walk, Run, Soar with husband Shawn on iTunes.
2021-03-2327 minOur Island in the City PodcastSarah E. Westfall on being present with God and othersSarah E. Westfall on being present with God and others as well as how we pay attention and participate in our stories. Join guest Sarah and I as we talk about aspects of slower living, direction and sustainability in cultivating this lifestyle. Sarah is the host of Not My Story Podcast and is a wife, mother of 4 boys, writer and speaker. You can find her at www.sarahewestfall.com and follow her on IG @sarah_westfall & @notmystorypod.
2021-03-0934 minOur Island in the City PodcastAnna Kettle, author of Sand Between Your Toes: Discover a slower, simpler, more soulful life.Join Anna & I as we talk about our own island in the city stories, biblical rest and her own slow living lifestyle tips. Anna lives in Liverpool, England and her new devotional book is coming out in March with Tyndale House. You can find Anna at www.annakettle.com and follow her on IG @annakettlewrites.
2021-02-2332 minOur Island in the City PodcastAnna R. Bolch, Spiritual Formation Writer & TeacherJoin Anna & I as we discuss her free guide: "Spiritual Practices for the Everyday" and touch on simplicity, solitude and guidance. We also talk about bible study and her new guide: "Scripture Made Simple" found at www.annarbolch.com. You can follow Anna on IG @annarbolch.
2021-02-0934 minOur Island in the City PodcastThings We’re Letting Go Of in 2021 with Co-Host Brandy Wallner10 Things Co-Host, Brandy Wallner and I discuss letting go of people pleasing and the fear of disappointing others, to overthinking things and clutter. Slow down the pace with us in 2021 and let’s focus on asking God what he wants us to do and how he sees us. Find us on Instagram @jodi.grubbs and @brandywallner.
2021-01-2636 minOur Island in the City Podcast10 Relevant Podcast Episodes We Are Loving Right Now with co-host Brandy Wallner, founder of A Good Conversation DinnerJoin Brandy and I in another 10 Things episode! This time we are each sharing 5 of our current favorite podcasts and even some specific episodes. We discuss being an introvert, prayer, privilege, slowing down, avoiding small talk, life stories that don't go as planned and more! You can follow us on IG @jodi.grubbs and @agoodconversationdinner.
2020-11-2437 minOur Island in the City PodcastMorgan Tyree, Professional Organizer + author of Your Hospitality Personality: How to Confidently Create Connection and CommunityJoin Morgan and I as we talk all things hospitality! We discuss foodie and non-foodie camps, secret hospitality, inner circles, the origin of the pineapple, & expectations for this Thanksgiving season. You can follow Morgan on IG and also take the hospitality personality test at morganizewithme.com
2020-11-1030 minOur Island in the City PodcastReplay: K.J. Ramsey, author of This Too Shall Last: Finding Grace When Suffering LingersJoin this deep conversation with K.J. Ramsey from late January of 2020, right before Covid19 and the release of her new book, This Too Shall Last. We talk about health issues that have no end, high sensitivity and our nervous system, shared weakness, church hurt and community myths, lament vs. positivity and progress, embracing slowness, living within our limits and letting our work be rooted in rest, as well as vulnerability while suffering. K.J. is on Instagram @kjramseywrites and at www.kjramsey.com
2020-10-2742 minOur Island in the City PodcastPushing Pause with guest Lindsay Stevenson. A conversation on soul care, spiritual formation and listening well.Join my local writer friend Lindsay Stevenson and I as we discuss soul care, spiritual formation and listening well. Lindsay is the founder of Pushing Pause, a weekly newsletter that explores topics like faith, rest and beauty in our everyday lives. You can find Linsday on Instagram @lindsayrstevenson and at her website lindsaystevenson.substack.comas well.
2020-10-1326 minOur Island in the City Podcast10 Life-Giving Things We Are Loving Right Now with Co-Host Brandy WallnerJoin my '10 Things' Co-Host Brandy Wallner and I as we talk about our favorite life-giving things in this harder and quieter season. We are so excited to kick off Season 2 with this really fun episode. Donuts, figs, wine, sleep, waves, rain and so much more! Brandy lives in California with her husband. She is the Community Writer @hopewriters, and is the founder of A Good Conversation Dinner. You can find Brandy at www.brandywallner.com as well as over on FB and IG @brandywallner and @agoodconversationdinner so go follow her!
2020-09-2948 minOur Island in the City PodcastConversation with Spiritual Director Summer Joy GrossJoin Summer Gross and I on episode 12 as we discuss Immanuel Journaling, resting in God, lamenting like in the Psalms, 10 minutes of practiced stillness, childhood memories of early spiritual formation and so much more. Summer is a wife, mom, story holder, table setter, spiritual director, Anglican priest, writer. She podcasts at The Presence Project and blogs at AThirstforGod.com. You can find Summer on FB and @revsummerjoy on Instagram.
2020-06-1644 minOur Island in the City PodcastConversation with Kelly StreiffJoin Kelly Streiff and I as we talk about navigating the painful seasons of life and also unpack some honest feelings about loss and grief. We are thankful for the people who have come alongside of us in the middle of our unwanted stories and hope that us talking about our experiences will give you hope. Kelly is a speaker, a writer and the podcast host of Even If. You can find her on IG, FB and at www.kellystreiff.com.
2020-06-0231 minOur Island in the City PodcastJodi's children's book, Read Aloud by Pam StultsJoin us today as my friend Pam Stults does a read aloud of my children’s book called The Island Adventures of Lili and Oliver: Glass Beach. This is a story of a brother and sister who are visiting the island of Bonaire in the Dutch Caribbean. Find out more about my own childhood through this story and share it with a child who would enjoy an adventure!
2020-05-1913 minOur Island in the City PodcastConversation with Jennifer BleakleyAny pet lovers out there? So fun to have my local friend Jennifer Bleakley on the podcast, right as her book Pawverbs launches! We chat about our beloved pets and how they point us to hope, especially during lonely times. You will want to get Jen’s 2 books, Joey & Pawverbs, both with Tyndale House Publishers. Jen’s stories will make you laugh and cry! You can find Jen on Facebook, @Pawverbspets on Instagram and at JenniferBleakley.com
2020-05-0531 minOur Island in the City PodcastConversation with Heather Holleman, Author of Guarded by ChristWhat a joy to have Heather Holleman on the podcast, especially in these uncertain times. We chat about having a seat at God's table as well as being rescued and kept by the God who is the strong tower and guiding peace of our soul. You will definitely want to get Heather's books, Seated with Christ & Guarded by Christ. Heather is the author of 8 books, 5 of them with Moody Publishers. She is a wife, mom, writer, speaker, podcaster and faculty member of Penn State's English Department. You can find Heather on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and HeatherHolleman.com.
2020-04-2133 minOur Island in the City PodcastConversation with Tracy Steel and Ronne RockJoin me for a raw conversation, recorded this Palm Sunday, about grief in the hard circumstances we are currently finding ourselves in. I chat with Tracy Steel and Ronne Rock about pain, how God is right there with us, creativity or the lack thereof, bread kneading as Corona therapy and so much more. We hope you will be encouraged to know you are not alone right now. You can find Tracy at www.tracymsteel.com and Ronne at www.ronnerock.com as well as on IG & FB.
2020-04-0752 minOur Island in the City PodcastConversation with Lucretia Berry founder of BrownicityJoin my friend Lucretia and I as we chat this week about the interesting times we are in. This episode covers so much! Community, re-learning ways to talk & think about race & ethnicity, restorative yoga, stillness, and when slowing down is chosen for us! Dr. Lucretia Carter Berry is the co-founder of Brownicity: The Art & Beauty of Living & Loving Beyond Race. You can find her on IG, FB & at www.brownicity.com
2020-03-2435 minOur Island in the City PodcastConversation with Shannon GeurinJoin Shannon Geurin and myself for Episode 05 as we talk all about immediate family when it comes to community. We also discuss different aspects of friendship and the not so helpful phrase "the more the merrier!" Shannon encourages women to boldly live out their God-given identity. You can find her on IG, on her blog www.shannongeurin.com, and on her FB page, Fiercely His and FB Group Fiercely His Woman. We hope you will come away encouraged by this podcast episode!
2020-03-1030 minOur Island in the City PodcastConversation with Richella ParhamIn Episode #04, my friend Richella mixes a beautiful vulnerability with deep theology in her own personal story, as shared in her recently released book Mythical Me: Finding Freedom From Constant Comparison (IVP.) Richella is one of the people who helped me understand more fully how the Trinity first modeled the concept of community. It's mind blowing! Come join our fun and informative conversation. Besides a speaker and author, Richella is the Vice Chair of Renovare, US. You can find her on IG, FB or www.richellajparham.com.
2020-02-2534 min