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The Divine Worth PodcastEp 30: Discovering God's Relentless Love with Shima BaughmanJoin us as we welcome Shima Baughman (@shimabaughman) for an inspiring conversation about divine worth, God's love, and finding purpose through a deeply personal relationship with Jesus Christ.In this powerful episode, Shima shares her remarkable journey from Iran to America, revealing how God's hand has guided her through challenging times – from her mother's political imprisonment to navigating personal trials like divorce. She explores the profound concept of divine esteem, teaching us that our worth isn't defined by worldly achievements, but by our relationship with God.Key Insights:Understanding divine worth beyond worldly accomplishmentsHow Go...2025-03-1340 min
The Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 53: Transforming Trauma: Healing Attachment Wounds with DNMS Specialist Karen Gardner, LCSWSend us a message!In this thought-provoking episode, DNMS specialist Karen Gardner, LCSW, unveils:How she became a Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS) practitioner,Why DNMS is such an effective treatment modality for childhood neglect and trauma,What attachment wounds are and how they are addressed through DNMS,How many diagnosed with bipolar and schizophrenia are actually suffering from untreated trauma,The importance of establishing “resourcing” prior to beginning trauma therapy of any kind,How it is possible to resolve trauma that has been...2024-10-311h 02
Holy Sisterhood - The PodcastEp. 06 - We All Have a ChoiceJoin Brooklyn and Pastor Karen Baughman as they talk about church planting, faith, and choosing God even when it's hard.2024-10-0942 min
Jock's Celtic CalamityJCC Show No 505Send us a textArtist, Title, AlbumCullen Vance, Luke O'Malley, out on the Ocean, FaolThe Drowsy Lads, Jesse Powers, Next Market Day, Time FliesKennedy's Kitchen, Coalminer's, Celtic Party MusicAmerican Guitar & Country Fiddle, Rides, Best Instrumental Fiddle TunesFINE LINES, The Island, Deadbeat LullabiesKillarney, The Cricket Marches, Pull the KnifeMarla Fibish, Steve Baughman, Ard Aoibhinn - The Hunter's Purse, The Bright Hollow FogCaladh Nua, The Templehouse Reels, Happy DaysCapercaillie, Puirt...2024-10-042h 00
Looking AboveEpisode 75 - What We've LearnedBrooklyn and Karen sat down for one final discussion. In this podcast they reflect on some of the lessons they have learned about prayer this season. They talk about having open hands, about God as provider, about going to God first, about trust and listening, and about asking too little of God. Listen in and then spend a few moments considering how you have grown in prayer through this season!
2024-05-3031 minLooking AboveEpisode 74 - TomorrowTo wrap up our season on prayer, we have a mini-series on the Lord’s Prayer that we produced for our Pray Retreat in April. Each episode features a discussion on one phrase from the Lord’s Prayer. In this episode, Brooklyn and Karen unpack the phrase, “And don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one.,” (Matthew 6:13)
After listening, we encourage you to sit down with a friend and process what you’ve learned. Here are some questions to guide your discussion:
A temptation is a test. How do t...2024-05-3031 minLooking AboveEpisode 73 - YesterdayTo wrap up our season on prayer, we have a mini-series on the Lord’s Prayer that we produced for our Pray Retreat in April. Each episode features a discussion on one phrase from the Lord’s Prayer. In this episode, Brooklyn and Karen unpack the phrase, “and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us.,” (Matthew 6:12)
After listening, we encourage you to sit down with a friend and process what you’ve learned. Here are some questions to guide your discussion:
Talk through the five “types” of sin. How do y...2024-05-3034 minLooking AboveEpisode 72 - TodayTo wrap up our season on prayer, we have a mini-series on the Lord’s Prayer that we produced for our Pray Retreat in April. Each episode features a discussion on one phrase from the Lord’s Prayer. In this episode, Brooklyn and Karen unpack the phrase, “Give us today the food we need,” (Matthew 6:11)
After listening, we encourage you to sit down with a friend and process what you’ve learned. Here are some questions to guide your discussion:
What does worry reveal about our hearts?
Why don’t you trust God...2024-05-3029 minLooking AboveEpisode 71 - KingdomTo wrap up our season on prayer, we have a mini-series on the Lord’s Prayer that we produced for our Pray Retreat in April. Each episode features a discussion on one phrase from the Lord’s Prayer. In this episode, Brooklyn and Karen unpack the phrase, “May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven..” (Matthew 6:10)
After listening, we encourage you to sit down with a friend and process what you’ve learned. Here are some questions to guide your discussion:
Define “the Kingdom.”
How...2024-05-3029 minLooking AboveEpisode 70 - The Lord's PrayerTo wrap up our season on prayer, we have a mini-series on the Lord’s Prayer that we produced for our Pray Retreat in April. Each episode features a discussion on one phrase from the Lord’s Prayer. In this episode, Brooklyn and Karen unpack the phrase, “Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.” (Matthew 6:9) After listening, we encourage you to sit down with a friend and process what you’ve learned. Here are some questions to guide your discussion:
How does the word “our” impact the way you pray? What does “our” communicate? (Ephes...2024-05-3039 min
Major League Eventing PodcastOlivia Miller - Vaulting to 3* EventerKaren and Robby welcome back 3* Eventer, Olivia Miller! Olivia was part of the Young Adult Rider Roundtable back in July 2022 and she has recently launched her new website. Olivia shares her story of coming from a non-horsey family and going to pony camp in Washington State then joining a Vaulting team. After 3 years of Vaulting, Olivia decided she wanted to ride and later became a Working Student for Tamie Smith and then Sharon White. Now, Olivia is a Working Student for Woods Baughman and is making time to teach lessons and take horses in for training. We even put...2024-04-0340 minLooking AboveEpisode 69 - Unceasing PrayerIn this last episode of the season, Brooklyn and Karen are chatting about our end goal in the life of prayer - to live a life of unceasing prayer. While this form of prayer feels like an unattainable goal and may take years to achieve, it is a worthwhile goal because every day we spend pursuing God is an opportunity to be conformed into His likeness.
We are at the end of our Life Group semester here at New Life, so we will be taking a break from the podcast, however, we will be dropping a...2024-03-2054 minLooking AboveEpisode 68 - Prayer of the ForsakenOn this episode of the podcast, Brooklyn and Karen chat about what some believers call “the dark night of the soul.” It is in these seasons, that faith feels barren and God seems distant. The Prayer of the Forsaken is the prayer we pray in that season when we are longing for God but feeling deserted by Him. This episode provides hope for those who are questioning why it feels like your prayers are making it no farther than the ceiling.
As always, we encourage you to process the podcast with a friend or small group.
What...2024-03-1348 minLooking AboveEpisode 67 - Healing PrayerThis week Karen and Brooklyn are chatting about a specific form of intercessory prayer - prayer for healing. We may know that God is a healer. We may have read Bible stories of miraculous healings. But, how many of us have seen it first-hand? The ladies will offer you help and hope as you learn to pray for the healing of individuals. We believe that God is the same yesterday, today, and forever, which means He still heals. Let’s learn how to join Him in that ministry.
After listening to the podcast, we encourage you to dis...2024-03-0649 minLooking AboveEpisode 66 - Meditative PrayerLooking Above - Episode 66 - Meditative Prayer
Brooklyn and Karen are talking today about a form of prayer that is a lot like marinating chicken. Listen in as they discuss how Scripture and prayer meld together in meditative prayer. After watching the podcast, find a friend and discuss these questions:
Do you process Scripture with your head or your heart first? What does that look like?
When you read the Bible, are you able to read it as if it was written to you? How might putting yourself in the stories change how you en...2024-02-2840 minLooking AboveEpisode 65 - Intercessory PrayerThis week Brooklyn and Karen tackle the topic of intercession. Through intercessory prayer, we enter into the battle with another. We help each other bear burdens by praying. They dive into what it means to pray “in Jesus’ name” and how that relates to authority and abiding. Get ready, because this is an exciting task that has been set before us as we have all been called to intercede.
Jesus is our Great High Priest (see Hebrews 4:14-16). What does that mean in regards to our prayers?
Our prayers affect things. Does it excite you or scare you to kno...2024-02-2152 minLooking AboveEpisode 64 - Prayer of Rest
In this episode, Brooklyn and Karen discuss a form of prayer that you may have never considered, the prayer of rest. In this form of prayer, we enter into the stillness of God’s presence and learn to be with Him. It is a prayer of entering into Sabbath rest by letting go of distractions and becoming increasingly aware of God’s presence. This form of prayer strips us of our need to be productive and teaches us a new trust in God. After listening to this podcast, find a friend or small group and use these quest...2024-02-1453 minLooking AboveEpisode 63 - Praying the OrdinaryIn this episode, Brooklyn and Karen chat about Praying the Ordinary. Karen starts by laying a foundation for the understanding that sacred and secular are intertwined. Brooklyn then shares three ways of praying the ordinary and explains how even our work can become prayer. This episode is sure to get you thinking about the intersection of faith and life and our need to be more aware of God’s presence in all things.
After listening, we encourage you to use these questions to continue the conversation with a friend or small group:
Draw a diagram of your...2024-02-0739 minLooking AboveEpisode 62 - Prayer of ExamenIn this episode, Karen and Brooklyn discuss the Prayer of Examen. This prayer is a helpful tool in reflecting on our days and processing them with God. Through the process of examen, we open ourselves not only to the Holy Spirit’s scrutiny but also His love as we learn to see how God was present in each day. This practice may sound daunting, but we hope you walk away filled with the desire to know God more deeply through the prayer of examen.
We encourage you to dig deeper into this discussion by continuing the co...2024-01-3146 minLooking AboveEpisode 61 - Covenant PrayerWe are back for the second week in our season on prayer. Today Brooklyn and Karen explore Covenant Prayer. Covenant prayer is a commitment to pray. When we make a covenant, we tell God we will regularly meet Him in prayer. While this commitment feels restrictive, it is actually freeing and brings greater connection to the Lord. As you listen consider making your own covenant to meet daily with the Lord in prayer.
We encourage you to listen and then discuss the podcast with a friend or small group.
Begin your time together with prayer. Invite the...2024-01-2443 minLooking AboveEpisode 60 - Simple PrayerWelcome back to another season of Looking Above. We desire each episode to encourage you to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus no matter what life throws at you. This season we are tackling the topic of prayer. What is it? How do we do it? Why should we pray? Each week we will talk about a different type of prayer.
In this episode, Brooklyn and Karen talk about some of their experiences with prayer and then discuss “simple prayer.” Many of us have never thought about or discussed different types of prayer. We just pray. Jo...2024-01-1744 minLooking AboveEpisode 59 - Unity in CommunityWe are wrapping up another season of Looking Above and finishing our discussion about building resilience by discussing how we create community. Karen and Brooklyn focus the discussion on Jesus’ prayer for us in John chapter 17. Jesus prays for unity among believers. Join us as we talk about what our disunity as a Church is speaking to the world and discuss some guidelines for growing and building a unified and God-honoring community.
After listening, find some time to gather with a friend or small group and discuss these questions:
Why does disunity come n...2023-11-1048 minLooking AboveEpisode 58 - CreatingWe were created to create. Each of us has a purpose in this world to join God in his mission of redemption and making beauty and meaning. Karen and Brooklyn discuss our need to first create spaces in which we can relax and find peace and then to join God in making beauty. Unfortunately, the scream of our society to be consumers and to live life at breakneck speed, filling our days with things and to-dos, can deafen the call within us to slow down and create meaning.
We encourage you to join us for this discussion an...2023-11-0147 minLooking AboveEpisode 57 - Longing & Beauty We all live with longings that come from deep inside of us. When we rip back all the layers, we may be surprised to find that at the core of these longings is a desire for beauty - and for God. Join Karen and Brooklyn as they unpack the longings that lead us to God and beauty even in the mundane, the wilderness, and the storm.
We encourage you to listen in and then chat about this podcast with a friend or small group. Here are some questions for discussion:
Have you ever woken up and thou...2023-10-2544 minLooking AboveEpisode 56 - Training and Growth We do not grow without training and we do not train without resistance. Resistance yields resilience. Join Brooklyn and Karen as they discuss some rhythms and practical steps we can take to begin to grow new pathways in our brains so that we respond to adversity with resilience.
We encourage you to process this podcast with a friend or small group, and have provided these questions to guide your discussion:
Read 1 Corinthians 9:24-27. What does resistance training look like for an athlete (if you've been an athlete, share your experience)? What might resistance training look like fo...2023-10-1839 minLooking AboveEpisode 55 - Anxiety Anxiety is the most common mental illness, experienced by over 19% of adult Americans, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Additionally, the National Institute of Mental Health claims that some 31% of us will experience an anxiety disorder in our lifetimes. Brooklyn and Karen sit down and discuss their own struggles with anxiety and why we need to stop looking at anxiety as the enemy and instead embrace its call to turn toward Jesus in our weakness and fear.
As always, we encourage you to process this episode with a trusted friend or small group. And, i...2023-10-1146 minLooking AboveEpisode 54 - TruthAfter we become aware of our internal monologue and the things we are speaking to ourselves, we need to consider if the messages are true. In order to do so, we have to have a measuring stick by which to evaluate truth. As Christ-followers, we use Scripture as our foundation for truth. Join Brooklyn and Karen as they chat about truth and how we fill our minds with the truth.
As always, we encourage you to go deeper into this discussion with a friend or small group. Here are some questions to facilitate that discussion:
Do you...2023-10-0437 minLooking AboveEpisode 53 - Preaching to YourselfAs we work toward becoming resilient, we need to turn our attention to our thought life. Resilience begins and ends in our minds. We will grow in resilience as we are able to take our thoughts captive and allow the Holy Spirit to renew our minds. Join Brooklyn and Karen as they discuss some practical ways we begin to learn how to preach to ourselves.
As always, we encourage you to go deeper into this discussion with a friend or small group. Here are some questions to facilitate that discussion:
What are some...2023-09-2747 minLooking AboveEpisode 52 - ForgivenessForgiveness is hard to talk about and even hard to put into practice. Join Brooklyn and Karen as they discuss what forgiveness is, and what it isn’t. They will break down why our theology of God is crucial to understanding forgiveness, and how unforgiveness can affect us negatively. Our prayers are with those who will listen to this podcast who have been deeply hurt and are struggling to forgive. Please know that we recognize and do not make light of the pain you have experienced.
As always, we encourage you to go deeper into this...2023-09-2036 minLooking AboveEpisode 51 - Shame and ResilienceIn this episode Brooklyn and Karen unpack shame and how it affects resilience. They talk about how shame leads us to isolation and how to fight and break the chains of shame so we can be stronger and more resilient.
We encourage you to discuss this episode with a friend or small group! Here are some questions to guide your discussion:
Do you resonate more with Brooklyn (you are familiar with shame) or Karen (shame isn’t really a struggle for you)?
How do you experience shame? What does shame feel like to you?
Can...2023-09-1339 minLooking AboveLooking Above Episode 50 - Loss and AdversityIt’s a new season of Looking Above and we’re talking about resilience. Brooklyn and Karen introduce the new season in this episode and talk about some of their own experiences with loss and adversity. We will all face difficulties in life, but hopefully, as we go through the storms, we cling to Jesus and become more like Him.
If you’re discussing with a group, here are some questions to guide your discussion:
How would you define “resilience”
Do you think most people your age are resilient? Why/why not?
How has our s...2023-09-0636 minLooking AboveLooking Above Episode 49 - Restlessness We have made it to the final episode of the season on rest. In this episode, Karen and Brooklyn discuss restlessness and why we struggle to find our rest in God. As St. Augustine said, "Our hearts are restless until they rest in You." The world contributes to our restlessness and spews empty promises of rest. But true rest is found in God and in living according to His ways. After listening, it would be highly valuable to sit down and talk with a friend or small group about these questions:
What does restlessness look like fo...2023-04-1231 minLooking AboveLooking Above Episode 48 - Sensory Rest This season we're talking about rest. In this episode, Karen and Brooklyn discuss sensory rest. Sensory rest involves allowing our senses to take a break from the constant stimulation that assaults your nervous system. I. After listening, it would be highly valuable to sit down and talk with a friend or small group about these questions:
Do you think you have a naturally high or low tolerance to sensory stimulation? Which of your senses is most likely to be overstimulated?
In what season of your life have you felt the most sensory overload?
Do you put on "...2023-04-0635 minLooking AboveLooking Above Episode 47 - Creative Rest This season we're talking about rest. In this episode, Karen and Brooklyn discuss creative rest. Creative rest is not doing arts and crafts, it actually involves appreciating God's handiwork. If the weather is nice, you should sit outside or take a walk while you listen to this episode. After listening, it would be highly valuable to sit down and talk with a friend or small group about these questions:
Are you more of a mountains or ocean person?
Think about the most beautiful or breathtaking thing you've ever seen in creation. Describe it to the group. What...2023-03-2958 minLooking AboveLooking Above Episode 46 - Emotional Rest This season we're talking about rest. In this episode, Karen and Lindsey sit down to discuss emotional rest. They discuss the dangers of hiding and inauthenticity and the necessity for authentic expression of emotions. Learn how empathy can both be a blessing and a curse when it somes to emotional rest. It would be highly valuable to sit down and talk with a friend or small group about these questions:
Have you ever thought about how social media affects your emotions? Consider it now. What do you think the effect is?
Discuss empathy. Are you someone who is...2023-03-2239 minLooking AboveLooking Above Episode 45 - Be Still & KnowThis season we're talking about rest. In this episode, Brooklyn and Sara talk about Psalm 46:10 and what it can teach about having a good foundation of who God is. They discuss the importance of having a relationship with God and knowing who He is in the midst of storms:
Read Psalm 46 together.
Do you have a hard time being still?
What could/does being still look like for you?
Who is God? Make a list of His attributes.
Do you have heart knowledge or head knowledge of who He is?
Do you live more so out of tru...2023-03-1626 minLooking AboveLooking Above Episode 44 - Eternal RestThis season we're talking about rest. In this episode, Karen and Brooklyn talk about Hebrews 4 and what it can teach us about earthly and eternal rest. They discuss the importance of keeping our eyes on the glory and eternal rest of being with God forever, and Paul’s caution of missing out on that:
Read Hebrews 4 together.
What stands out to you the most in this passage?
Have you ever felt as if you were “wandering the desert” when you didn’t trust God? Explain.
Do you live as if heaven is real?
Do you live life with purp...2023-03-0931 minLooking AboveLooking Above Episode 43 - SlowingThis season we're talking about rest. In this episode, Karen and Brooklyn talk about the story of Mary and Martha and what it can teach us about slowing down. Many of us find ourselves in this story, and unfortunately many of us relate to Martha. We live our lives at such a breakneck pace, its easy for us to miss time in Jesus' presence. After listening, take time to slow down and sit with a friend or small group and talk about these questions:
Read the story of Mary, Martha and Jesus again together. Luke 10:38-42 How does busyness impact your...2023-03-0138 minLooking AboveLooking Above Episode 42 - Matthew 11:28-30This season we're talking about rest. In this episode, Karen and Brooklyn talk about Jesus' invitation to rest which is found in Matthew 11:28-30. We've all heard these verses so often, it's easy to overlook or trivialize them. But today we're going to pick these verses apart, phrase by phrase and see what Jesus is offering, to whom it is being offered, and what we need to do to receive the offer. It would be highly valuable to sit down and talk with a friend or small group about these questions:
We are all included in this...2023-02-2536 minLooking AboveLooking Above Episode 41 - SabbathThis season we're talking about rest. In this episode, Karen and Brooklyn talk about the Biblical concept of Sabbath. They'll share a quick overview of what Sabbath is, dive into why it is so hard and why we resist Sabbath, and then talk about what it could be and why it is good for us. By the end of the episode you'll also know why Karen thinks Sabbath is like taking a camping trip. In order to improve in observing Sabbath, it would be highly valuable to sit down and talk with a friend or small group about these qu...2023-02-1639 minLooking AboveLooking Above Episode 40 - Why Rest?This episode begins our new season! Karen and Brooklyn talk about "rest" and why this season will focus on rest. Our society as a whole is pretty bad at resting, and odds are you've struggled to make time for rest or to rest effectively. Karen will share her testimony of being bad at resting, and how that has affected her and led to her "year of rest." Let's dig into this challenging concept together!
Listen in, and then find a friend or small group to discuss the following questions:
When we say the word rest, what do you think of?
Do y...2023-02-0935 min
Looking AboveLooking Above Episode 39- Dear Younger Me...Answering Your QuestionsIn this episode, Karen and Brooklyn answer questions submitted by some of our college listeners. We'll tackle how to handle waiting, discerning a future spouse, Sabbath, sexual temptation, and more! Listen in and then discuss these questions with a friend:
Do you take a Sabbath? Why/ why not?
What are you looking for in a potential spouse?
What makes waiting for a spouse difficult? What makes it easier?
Have you struggled with sexual desires?
How have you been able to fight the temptation?
What makes it more difficult?
Are there things you should eliminate from your life in order to guard...2023-02-0935 min
Looking AboveLooking Above Episode 38- Dear Younger Me...What I Wish I Knew Before Friendship StrugglesIn this episode, Karen and Brooklyn discuss friendship and relational breakdown. They talk about how to know if a friendship is healthy and good, and when its time to move on. They'll also encourage you not to give up too easily, and to put in the work to maintain good friendships. Listen to the podcast, and then grab a friend and discuss!
What does good friendship look like to you?
What qualities do you appreciate in a friend?
Have you ever had to walk away from a friendship? How did that affect you?
Have you been hurt b...2023-01-2529 min
Looking AboveLooking Above Episode 37 - Dear Younger Me...What I Wish I Knew Before Going Through TrialsIn this episode, Karen and Brooklyn talk about the hard parts of life and how we can suffer well. Let's be honest, life is hard. We all face difficulties and trials. Often, we withdraw or push others (and God) away. But, is there a better way to handle painful seasons? Listen to the podcast, and then grab a friend and discuss!
List (without going into detail) 3-4 difficult seasons that you have gone through.
Talk about how you handled each of those seasons? What did you do well? How could you have handled it better?
What have you learne...2023-01-1138 min
Looking AboveLooking Above Episode 36 - Dear Younger Me...What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a MomIn this episode, Karen and Brooklyn discuss parenting. Parenting might just be the most difficult job we've ever had. Okay, it is for sure the most difficult job we've ever had. But it is truly such a blessing! If you're a parent, or hope to be a parent, or struggling because you are not yet a parent, listen to the podcast, and then grab a friend and discuss!
If you're a parent, talk for a few minutes about your kids (they're ages, stages, personalities).
Talk for a few minutes about your parents. What did you like about how the...2022-12-2837 min
Looking AboveLooking Above Episode 35 - Dear Younger Me...What I Wish I Knew Before Getting MarriedIn this episode, Karen and Brooklyn discuss marriage - the good, the bad, and what they wish they had known when they were younger. Listen to the podcast, and then grab a friend and discuss marriage!
What is one thing you loved about your wedding day? What is one thing you wish you could have changed?
What is one way you could be a better wife?
Karen and Brooklyn shared some advice they've learned through the years. What do you wish you knew before you were married? What lessons have you learned? 2022-12-1429 min
Looking AboveLooking above - Episode 34 - Between the Seasons - Dear Younger Me...Life WisdomIn this episode, Karen and Brooklyn discuss what they've learned about the world's wisdom versus godly wisdom. Listen, find a friend, and get together to discuss these questions:
How would you have defined success when you were younger? How do you define success now? How do these compare to God's definition of success?
How would you have defined beauty when you were younger? How do you define beauty now? How do these compare to God's definition of beauty?
How would you have defined sin when you were younger? How do you define sin now? How do these compare to God...2022-12-0127 min
Looking AboveLooking above - Episode 33 - Between the SeasonsThis is the start to our "between the seasons season" that we have affectionately called "Dear Younger Me..." In the break between Life Group seasons, Karen and Brooklyn are going to discuss things they wish they knew when they were younger. But, this episode is devoted to getting to know them better.
Even though you might not be meeting with your Life Group over the next three months, we encourage you to keep listening and get together with a friend (twice a month) for coffee and to chat about whatever we discussed! Don't let the break from Life...2022-11-1631 minLooking AboveLooking Above ep. 32 - Ephesians 6:10-24 / GuidanceOn this episode, Karen and Brooklyn wrap up their discussion on the book of Ephesians with a chat about the armor of God and the spiritual battle that surrounds us.
Tell a story of a fight you had with someone when you were much younger.
Verse 12 says our battle is not against flesh and blood enemies. Why is this important information? How do we maintain that perspective when we are "fighting" with another person?
When life gets hard (temptation, inter-personal conflict) who's strength do you operate in? What "armor" do you rely on?
How have you seen relying on y...2022-11-1039 minLooking AboveLooking Above ep. 31 - Ephesians 5:21-6:9 / SubmissionLooking Above ep. 31 - Ephesians 5:21-6:9 / Submission
On this episode, Karen and Brooklyn discuss the biblical concept of submission as presented in Ephesians chapters 5 and 6 and discuss how this view of submission is far different than our society's take on the topic.
Without naming names, talk about a best friend of yours. What makes him/ her your best friend? Why do you love him/her?
What would you do for your best friend? (Would you give him/her a kidney? Would you suffer for him/her? Would you give your life for him/her?) Why?
Talk ab...2022-11-0236 minLooking AboveLooking Above ep. 30 - Ephesians 5:1-20 / FastingLooking Above ep. 30 - Ephesians 5:1-20 / Fasting
As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
What or who do you imitate today?
Do you know God well enough to imitate Him? How do you know what you know about God?
Skim thru the passage and come up with a list of "do's" and "don'ts". Can you put a reason with each item on the list-why would Paul say "to do" or "not to do" that?
Give an example of how someone else's shining brought your darkness to light.
Discuss how gratitude towards God hel...2022-10-2634 minLooking AboveLooking Above ep. 29 - Ephesians 4:17-32 / ConfessionIn this episode, Karen and Brooklyn discuss the second half of Ephesians 4 and talk about the discipline of confession. They belong to a confessional community and talk about how confession helps us individually and corporately.
Questions for Group Discussion:
Last week you were encouraged to SOAP this week. Take a few minutes and share something that you discovered during your Bible study.
Tell a story of a time when you felt deep sadness.
Vs. 30 says that how we live can cause the Holy Spirit to suffer deep emotional pain. How do you feel about tha...2022-10-1937 minLooking AboveLooking Above ep. 28 - Ephesians 4:1-16 / StudyIn this episode, Karen and Brooklyn chat about the discipline of study and how it is an important discipline if we want to strengthen our faith. They will give you some ideas for how to begin to study Scripture (this passage) on your own. Be sure to bring paper Bibles, notebooks, highlighters, pens, and your phone (to access biblehub.com) when you meet with your group this week.
Group activity:
This week you will work together to study Ephesians 4:1-16. Break into pairs (two people) and assign each pair a small section of the passage to...2022-10-1241 min
Understand Your Bible | Bible Verses, Inductive Bible Study, Biblical Encouragement, Bible Study Method, Scripture Study ToolsThe Superpower of Connection with Karen HardwickKaren Hardwick shares how we can't connect with God and others until we connect with ourselves. https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: @livesteadyonInstagram: @angiebaughman421Grab freebies and subscribe to the weekly Steady On newsletter at: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-newsletter/ Interested in learning more about The Ministry Co-op mentioned in the midroll? Check it out here: https://livesteadyon.com/ministry-co-op-open-enrollment/Looking for something not listed? It’s probably here: https://linktr.ee/livesteadyon htt...2022-10-1239 minLooking AboveLooking Above ep. 27 - Ephesians 3 / MeditationIn this episode, Karen and Brooklyn discuss a little bit of history about Paul, talk about God's plan, and look into some of the insights we learn about God in this chapter. Brooklyn also shares her experiences with practicing the discipline of meditation.
Questions to discuss with your group:
How does the knowledge that Paul was in prison while writing this letter change the way you read it?
Are you a "plan person or a "wing it" person? How do you respond to the fact that God has a plan?
How might remembering Paul's past help yo...2022-10-0636 minLooking AboveLooking Above ep. 26 - Ephesians 2:11-22 / Fellowship In this episode, Karen and Brooklyn chat about covenants, unity, and how fellowship is a discipline.
Questions to discuss with your group:
What does it feel like to be far away from Christ?
We live under the new covenant. Because of Christ's sacrifice (vs. 13) we have been brought near. What does this mean for us?
Does fellowship come naturally to you, or do you need to discipline yourself to do it?
The Greek word translated "peace" in this passage has to do with wholeness, and being bound together. How can Christian community (fellowship) foster peace?
When hav...2022-09-2932 minLooking AboveLooking above ep 25 - Ephesians 2:1-10 / Worship In this episode, Karen and Brooklyn chat about worship and how our experiences with God
Questions to discuss with your group:
Talk about your life before Christ. Can you look back now and see that you were a zombie -comatose-corpse?
How is your life different with Christ (How are you missing the mark less now that you are walking with Jesus? How are you more awake spiritually)?
Karen described sin as "missing the mark" and talked about how this extends beyond what we would consider "big moral failures." What is your response to that definition?
Read ve...2022-09-2144 minLooking AboveLooking above episode 24Looking Above ep 24 - Ephesians 1:15-23/ Prayer
In this episode, Karen and Brooklyn chat about prayer and look at the prayer Paul prayed for the Ephesian church. This prayer was quite different than the prayers that most of us pray for our friends and might change our view of what is most important to pray for.
Questions to discuss with your group:
How do you feel about praying out loud? Why do you feel that way?
Read Acts 2:42. What do you do with what you hear preached on a Sunday morning?
Do you have a...2022-09-1538 minLooking AboveLooking above episode 23Looking Above ep 23 - Ephesians 1:1-14/ Celebration
It's a new season for Looking Above! This season we'll be talking about how we grow in Christ together. We'll focus our time on the book of Ephesians and also discuss how we can use the spiritual disciplines to grow together. Karen and Brooklyn are discussing our blessings in Christ and how we should celebrate all that God has done for us. It is important to recognize God's work and praise Him together. Our faith grows from hearing the testimonies of others.
Questions to discuss with your group:
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Major League Eventing PodcastYoung Adult Rider RoundtableKaren & Rob host a very talented group to share their experience as young adult riders. Alyssa Phillips, Cosby Green, Haley Turner, Olivia Miller, Woods Baughman, & Anna Pierce are all very successful young adults each with their own unique experiences handling riding at a high level and finding time for school and social lives. We think this is an insightful interview for anyone who is interested in the modern young adult rider lifestyle. Thank you to Frankie at Athletux for helping put together this inspiring group for this interview. Learn more here https://athletux.com/Please support our Spon...2022-07-201h 21