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Harbinger Of FunHarbinger Of FunEp. 15 - CEO of Schell Games, Jesse SchellSpecial guest host Kristin Torrence (learning designer) and I interview Distinguished Professor of the Practice of Entertainment Technology at Carnegie Mellon, and CEO of Schell Games, Jesse Schell. We talk about his time in Walt Disney Imagineering, how to approach design for VR Experiences, and the difference between a learning game and an entertainment game. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/harbingeroffun/message2022-08-3049 minRoom for LovelyRoom for LovelyE020: You Can Sit With Me-- Kristin SchellAbout Kristin Kristin Schell is on a mission to love her neighbors. She put a picnic table in her front yard, painted it turquoise, and began inviting neighbors, friends, and even strangers, to hang out and do life together at The Turquoise Table.A new concept of hospitality unfolded in her neighborhood, and before long The Turquoise Table led to a movement of Front Yard People—ordinary people who long to create community right where they live.Today, there are Turquoise Tables all across America-- in all fifty states and in thirteen co...2022-07-0532 minDear DaughtersDear DaughtersCreative Hospitality | Kristin Schell | DD 180Welcome to The JOY Series on the Dear Daughters Podcast! I’m so glad you’re here. I believe that gathering at the table over a simple meal is one of the best ways to love people and invite them to a closer relationship with God. So listen in and enjoy … right now we’re talking about the secrets to joy at the table and I’ve invited my favorite table experts on the show. This week my favorite table expert is Kristin Schell. She lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Tony, and one of their four childre...2022-05-0243 minFaith Fueled Woman: Christian Encouragement for Purpose, Joy and Spiritual GrowthFaith Fueled Woman: Christian Encouragement for Purpose, Joy and Spiritual GrowthEp 16: The Holiness of an Invitation and HospitalityOn today's podcast episode Kristin shares how an invitation to welcome others in, to join others in fellowship, and prayer, and creating a space for openness, love and faith is an act of hospitality. She shares examples of simple but meaningful hospitality and an open invitation to welcome others into your home and heart.If you need to be encouraged to invite others in and to extend hospitality and care for others this is a great episode to listen to. Kristin shares words from Bob Goff in his book Love Does and from author Kristen Schell in...2022-01-2111 minFront Porch LifeFront Porch LifeEpisode 16: Simple Hospitality through The Turquoise Table with Kristin SchellSeason 2 of FPL is here!!! To kick things off, I invited my new friend, Kristin Schell, on the podcast.  Kristin is the founder of the Turquoise Table movement and best-selling author. She has been featured in Southern Living, Good Housekeeping, and The TODAY Show! Kristin's simple idea of putting a picnic table in her front yard as a way to show hospitality has taken off and Turquoise Tables can now be found all over the country.  Kristin and I talk all about hospitality vs entertaining, knowing your neighbors, and inviting others into every stage of our lives.  Foll...2022-01-0446 minThe Peace Project PodcastThe Peace Project PodcastKristin Schell on Practical Ways to Love our Neighbors (literal)Author Kristin Schell shares secrets, inspiration & encouragement on ways to connect with and care for the people who live next door - literally our neighbors. It's easy and so worth the effort. Founder of The Turquoise Table® and Front Yard People movement, Kristin travels the country speaking at conferences and events with an encouraging word on how to open our lives and homes to others. She lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Tony, and their four children.2021-05-1816 minShe Speaks StoriesShe Speaks StoriesEpisode #122. Kristin SchellShe put a picnic table in her front yard, painted it turquoise and invited neighbors, friends and strangers to hang out. Before long The Turquoise Table became a movement of ordinary people creating community right where they live. Get ready, friends, to listen to our new friend Kristin Schell and the story behind her book, The Turquoise Table.Kristin’s book The Turquoise Table PodcastFor more Kristin:InstagramFacebook Twitter theturquoisetable.comtheturquoisetablecommunity.com2020-11-1351 minWhere We\'ve BeenWhere We've BeenPhuket City GuideWe're going back to Thailand. Located on the island of Phuket, Phuket City is a vibrant, eclectic, charming, and delicious place to spend a few days. We talk about all the things to see and do but, most importantly, we talk about all the incredible food you can find. Be warned, you shouldn't listen to this episode hungry. Places we talked about today:Elephant Sanctuary: https://system.phuketpes.org/public/find Ecoloft Phuket: https://www.ecolofthotel.com Khun Jeed Yod Pak: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Chinese-Restaurant/Khun-Jeed-Yod-Pak-145152242340267/ 2020-04-2100 minWhere We\'ve BeenWhere We've BeenSkellig Island (Part 2)Today's episode moves on from the mythology and human settlement of Skellig Michael to explore the ecological importance of its sibling island Little Skellig. Plus, there's Star Wars and Harry Potter - something for everyone at the Skellig Islands!2020-04-0700 minLet\'s Talk Tri DeltaLet's Talk Tri Delta3 For You: Building Community, with The Turquoise Table This episode in our “3 For You” series features Tri Delta alumna Kristin Schell, Texas, founder of The Turquoise Table. As someone on a mission to love her neighbors, Kristin offers great insight on building community in a time of social distancing. She looks at the difference between loneliness and isolation, and the concept of hospitality as love of a stranger. Even in self-isolation, there still opportunities for new connections, taking care of yourself and getting to know people. By being brave as a sisterhood, we can create powerful empathy as we get through this together!"3 For You...2020-04-0713 minSaySomethingShowSaySomethingShowKristin Schell on connecting with and caring for neighbors while social-distancingIn our new social-distancing and even shelter-in-place environment thanks to the Corona Virus - it's still important to remain connected. And there are safe ways to do that, with the people who live closest to us. Kristin Schell chats with us today (via Zoom!) on why we need to and simply ways how to do just that. Kristin Schell is an author, speaker and blogger on the subjects of food, faith, and hospitality. Passionate about community, she founded the Turquoise Table and Front Yard People movement where she offers encouragement & practical insight on how to open our lives and homes...2020-03-2529 minWhere We\'ve BeenWhere We've BeenSkellig Islands (Part 1)This week: another two-parter. We're off to Ireland, more specifically off the coast of Ireland to the Skellig Islands. First referenced back in 1400 BCE, with a documented history dating back to 600CE, Skellig Michael attracts thousands of tourists every year. We talk about how monks made this inhabitable island home for hundreds of years, Skellig Micahel's unique microclimate, and Kristin's new fear of open water!2020-03-2400 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS2E17: Loving Your Neighbor Through Infertility and AdoptionLet's talk about infertility and adoption. Chances are you or someone you know has walked one or both of these paths. Today’s guest Cat Vandament shares her story of infertility and treatments that led to the birth of her daughter, and then the decision to pursue adoption with their son. Cat’s story is unique in that during fertility treatments, they faced the additional stress and unfortunate timing of her husband’s numerous military deployments.    Infertility and adoption can be sensitive and hard topics for many. Which is why it’s important to have the conver...2020-03-1853 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS2E16: Creating Community in DjiboutiRegister for Creating Community & Connection: A Workshop with Kristin Schell   In this episode of The Turquoise Table, host Kristin Schell continues the storytelling series talking with people who are creating community in unique and remarkable ways.   Rachel Jones lives at the crossroads of faith and culture in the Horn of Africa. She is the author of the book Stronger Than Death, and she and her husband founded the International School of Djibouti.   Her story takes us on a beautiful journey from a high rise apartment complex in Min...2020-03-1151 minWhere We\'ve BeenWhere We've BeenTemples of BangkokJoin us as we walk through the must-see of temple sites in Bangkok. Thailand has thousands of temples, each with their own styles, traits, and history. In this episode we share our experience visiting Wat Arun, Wat Pho, the Grand Palace and Wat Phra.2020-03-1000 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS2E15: Bridging The Military Civilian DivideRegister for Creating Community & Connection: A Workshop with Kristin Schell.   In this episode of The Turquoise Table, host Kristin Schell speaks with Maria Reed, founder of the home improvement television show Moving with the Military. Maria’s mission is to bridge the military-civilian divide through design and community building. Kristin and Maria discuss the unique hardships military families face and how the community can welcome them with open arms.    To begin, Maria shares her background and her own experiences being in a military family. She was born in Cuba and raised in Fort...2020-03-0448 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS2E14: What Do You Need? A Conversation with Kim MuenchWhat Do You Need? A simple question inspires The Turquoise Cart Program at Cook Children's Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas.   In this episode of The Turquoise Table, host Kristin Schell speaks with Kim Muench, a volunteer program coordinator at Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. Kim began her Turquoise Table journey by placing her own Turquoise Table in her front yard. Unfortunately, this was met with resistance by her Homeowners Association, and, despite Kim’s efforts to convince them otherwise, they would not allow her to keep her table in the front yard. Still...2020-01-2238 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS2E13: Love Where You Live with Shauna PilgreenThis week on The Turquoise Table, host Kristin Schell chats with Shauna Pilgreen, author of Love Where You Live. A small-town native, Shauna grew up on a farm in South Georgia, and then moved to rural Missouri with her husband to do ministry. Ten years ago, the Lord stirred in their hearts a desire to plant a church in a place far outside their comfort zones: San Francisco, California. Love Where You Live chronicles the struggles and blessings of Shauna’s move to the big city, and learning how to invest long-term in the place she lives.    In...2020-01-1551 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS2E12: Tasting Grace with Melissa d'ArabianHost Kristin Schell interviews chef and best-selling author Melissa d’Arabian. Melissa is an expert on affordable family cooking, and author of the book Tasting Grace. In this episode they discuss how Melissa’s career got started, her new book, and how her faith influences her approach to food. Melissa first realized her connection to food, growing up in a single family home where money was tight. While she often experienced hunger at school, she saw the sacrifices her mom made to welcome others into their home with hospitality.   Melissa and Kristin discuss the problems with the w...2020-01-0855 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS2E11: Trust the Process with Christa WellsIn this week’s episode host Kristin Schell interviews singer-songwriter Christa Wells. An award winning songwriter, Christa has collaborated with Nashville artists to write hit songs such as “Held” (Natlie Grant) and “Red Sea Road” (Ellie Holcomb). Christa is currently working on her 5th album and she shares behind the scenes look into the process.   Join Kristin and Christa for a conversation about the importance of community. Christa shares how even though she’s in a season of having little to offer, she’s even more committed to opening up her home to friends and has found great...2019-12-2049 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS2E10: Grumble Free Hospitality with Tricia GoyerIn this episode of The Turquoise Table, host Kristin Schell welcomes author, blogger, and parent, Tricia Goyer to discuss her book The Grumble-Free Year: Twelve Months, Eleven Family Members, and One Impossible Goal. As a mother of 10 kids (seven of whom still live in the house), being married 29 years, and having authored over 75 books, Tricia has become Kristin’s go-to authority on all things parenting. Tricia shares how she keeps the family, even the kids living outside of the home, and her 90-year-old mother with dementia, communicating and sharing with each other.    The Grumble-Free Year was bas...2019-12-1135 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS2E9: Awful Beautiful Life with Becky Powell and Katherine Reay(🌟 Today's conversation is a hard one. I want you to know that while it is full of hope, friendship, and a powerful story of community, it begins with the tragedy of suicide.)   In today’s episode of The Turquoise Table, host Kristin Schell interviews Becky Powell and Katherine Reay. Katherine is an award-winning author of novels, including Lizzy and Jane and The Printed Leather Bookshop. Katherine recently wrote her first non-fiction book with Becky called Awful Beautiful Life: When God Shows up in the Midst of Tragedy.   On May 13, 2013, Becky faced the unt...2019-12-0442 minWhere We\'ve BeenWhere We've BeenEdinburgh CastleEdinburgh Castle (and the rock it is on) has a long and storied history dating back almost 3000 years, and has changed hands so many times it almost is funny. But there's so much more to see and explore in this site steeped in history that it's a cannot miss for anyone travelling in or through Scotland!2019-11-2600 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS2E8: Living with Courageous Courage with Jessica HoneggerIn today’s episode of The Turquoise Table Podcast, host Kristin Schell interviews Jessica Honegger about the joy that comes when you are cornered by courage and gather women for a purpose. Jessica is a wife, mother of three, founder and CEO of Noonday Collection, and bestselling author of Imperfect Courage: Live a Life of Purpose by Leaving Comfort and Going Scared. Noonday creates meaningful opportunities in fashion for vulnerable communities to sell their beautiful handmade goods and empower them to flourish. Ambassadors of Noonday Collection are women in America that host trunk shows to create economic opportunity for th...2019-11-1348 minWhere We\'ve BeenWhere We've BeenPortland City GuideWhere to stay, eat, and do in Portland, Oregon, the city that is keeping it weird and is known for it's amazing food and culture.2019-11-1200 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS2E7: Creating Consistent Community with Bailey T. HurleyIn today’s episode of The Turquoise Table, host Kristin Schell interviews Bailey T. Hurley, who is committed to small community settings with her husband and two children. Kristin and Bailey discuss small groups: how to find one, how to join one, and even how to start one. Kristin shares how she and Tony are in the process of starting their own small group in their church community. Bailey gives tangible tips on how you can invite people into community in your life, as well as how you can sustain community. While Bailey is committed to lifelong fr...2019-11-0648 minWhere We\'ve BeenWhere We've BeenAngkor Park (Part 2)Part 2 of our exploration of Angkor Park, the capitol of the Khmer Empire, includes visits to most famous sites of the park: Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom, and Angkor Wat.2019-10-3000 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS2E6: Beholding and Becoming in Community with Ruth Chou SimonsIn today’s episode of The Turquoise Table, host Kristin Schell interviews Ruth Chou Simons, who is an artist, author, speaker, and founder of GraceLaced. Her most recent book Beholding and Becoming: The Art of Everyday Worship takes us on a journey of redirecting our eyes and hearts for worship, right where we are. Ruth and Kristin discuss the role social media plays in our ability to be present. We are distracted by millions of images that fly by, we don’t even realize our short-sightedness and hurry can lead to shallow faith. Ruth and Kris...2019-10-3040 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS2E5: More Than Mindful with Kat CannonIn today’s episode of The Turquoise Table, host Kristin Schell interviews Kat Cannon, who has just written her ninth Bible study called More than Mindful: What God Tells Us to Remember.  In the Old Testament, one of the first instances of remembering is when God asks for all to remember his name. Kat and Kristin discuss the importance of names and the naming stories in their own lives. Find out what YOUR name means by using a tool like www.behindthename.com   Key Takeaways in Today’s Episode: • 7:30 The Hebr...2019-10-2345 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS2E4: Rhythms of Renewal at the Table with Rebekah LyonsIn today’s episode of The Turquoise Table, host Kristin Schell has an inspiring conversation with Rebekah Lyons, co-founder of Q Ideas, a nonprofit organization, and author; her newest book is Rhythms of Renewal: Trading Stress and Anxiety for a Life of Peace and Purpose. During this episode, Kristin and Rebekah discuss how stress threatens our mental and physical health, and how to manage it in a holistic manner.  According to the American Institute of Stress, 77% of the population experiences physical symptoms associated with stress on a regular basis. This is the result of the loneliness epidemic, the...2019-10-1642 minWhere We\'ve BeenWhere We've BeenAngkor Park (Part 1)Part 1 of 2 of the ruined city of Angkor. Located just outside of Siem Reap, Angkor Park offers visitors a glimpse into a civilization that ruled over parts of four countries, eight centuries, and at its peak would have been city of over 1 million people. Now attracts millions of visitors each year to walk, bike, meditate, and pray in and around the ruins of over 1000 temples.2019-10-1500 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS2E3: Hospitality in the Age of LonelinessIn today’s episode of The Turquoise Table, host Kristin Schell interviews Leslie Verner, who is sharing with us about hospitality and loving others well. Leslie recently published her book Invited: The Power of Hospitality in an Age of Loneliness, which dives into the epidemic of social isolation as a result of us lacking face-to-face interaction with one another. Leslie shares when she’s personally felt lonely in her life, specifically in life transitions, such as big moves across the country and her freshman year of college.   Links: Purchase Leslie Verner’s book: Invited...2019-10-0935 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS2E2: Community: Work & Faith with Kat ArmstrongIn today’s episode of The Turquoise Table, host Kristin Schell interviews Kat Armstrong, an innovative ministry leader, a sought-after speaker, and the co-founder and executive director of Polished. Kat stewards the community of Polished, which is a network of young professional women who gather over a meal to discuss the intersection of work and faith. The diverse group of women discuss the hardships they are experiencing at work, as well as what they believe and how faith can be applied to their careers. Kat explains how she uses the Bible to inform her personal life, and ho...2019-10-0243 minWhere We\'ve BeenWhere We've BeenSea to Sky CorridorA stretch of highway along the coast of British Columbia from Vancouver to Pemberton, the Sea to Sky Corridor is known for its charming towns, world class outdoor activities, and stunning scenery.2019-10-0100 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS2E1: Daily Calm Downs & The Next Right Thing with Emily P. FreemanToday kicks off the second season of The Turquoise Table, where we’ll be asking all our guests and you to answer this question:  What does community mean to you?  In today’s episode, host Kristin Schell interviews Emily P. Freeman, a writing mentor, teacher and friend.  Spoiler alert: Emily was at guest at the party Kristin bought the original picnic table for – before it became The Turquoise Table. Through her books and podcast, Emily helps ease the minds of weary decision makers and gives measured direction on taking next steps. Emily adv...2019-09-2547 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellSeason 2 TrailerWelcome to Season Two of The Turquoise Table Podcast. This is a special twelve-week season called The Case for Community. We're going to roll up our sleeves and dive in to answer this question: What Does Community Mean to You?  Think about that for a minute. How do you answer this question -- what does community mean to you? There are so many factors that affect the way we live and grow in community. And, we’re going to cover as many of them as we can. We’re going to talk about the L...2019-09-2005 minWhere We\'ve BeenWhere We've BeenLondon's East EndLondon is a metropolis with so much to do, so on this week’s episode we take a look at one neighbourhood in particular - the East End. With a rich (and dark) history, the East End has a lot to see, do, eat, and exploreMore info on the Jack the Ripper tour can be found here https://www.jack-the-ripper-tour.com2019-09-1700 minThe Polished PodcastThe Polished PodcastEpisode #86 - Kristin SchellHave you ever felt lonely despite being surrounded by tons of people? Maybe you are sitting at your desk with co-workers all around you, in the middle of happy hour with friends, or cooking dinner for your family and you have that moment where you just feel alone. We are rarely ever physically alone in today’s hyper-connected world and yet, we often feel like we are missing out on the meaningful connections that make us feel seen, heard and loved. Craving connection with those around her, Kristin Schell built a community at a turquoise table right in her fr...2019-09-1747 minThe Polished PodcastThe Polished PodcastEpisode #86 - Kristin SchellHave you ever felt lonely despite being surrounded by tons of people? Maybe you are sitting at your desk with co-workers all around you, in the middle of happy hour with friends, or cooking dinner for your family and you have that moment where you just feel alone. We are rarely ever physically alone in today’s hyper-connected world and yet, we often feel like we are missing out on the meaningful connections that make us feel seen, heard and loved. Craving connection with those around her, Kristin Schell built a community at a turquoise table right in her fr...2019-09-1747 minWhere We\'ve BeenWhere We've BeenIceland's South CoastIceland's south coast is one of the country's most visited sightseeing area, stretching from the capital region of Reykjavik to the black beaches of Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon in the east.2019-09-0300 minWhere We\'ve BeenWhere We've BeenGrand CanyonThe Grand Canyon is a steep canyon and national park carved out by the Colorado River. it has been a National Monument since 1908, a National Park since 1919, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/fees.htmhttps://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/index.htm2019-08-2000 minWhere We\'ve BeenWhere We've BeenHabitat 67Welcome to Habitat 67, a modular neighbourhood in Montreal, Canada built over 50 years ago and still looking great. In our third episode we talk about what real life lego looks like, how the idea for living together in the future really nailed it back in the 1960s, and how we should probably stop letting Kristin pick all of these architecture heavy episodes.https://www.habitat67.org/en/guided-tours-english/2019-08-0600 minWhere We\'ve BeenWhere We've BeenTeotihuacanWelcome to Episode 2! Today we talk about our visit to Teootihuacan in Mexico. This episode has it all: Aztecs, the importance of sun protection, possible human sacrifice, Kristin gets way too excited about city planning, and Daniel has an idea for another new podcast.2019-07-2300 minWhere We\'ve BeenWhere We've BeenGiant's CausewayWe’re taking our first plunge into podcasting by talking about what we want to do with our new podcast, and walk you through our first adventure - The Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland. We talk about giants, crazy weather, science, and what to expect when visiting the beautiful Northern Ireland Coast.https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/giants-causewayhttps://www.ireland.com/en-us/amazing-places/giants-causeway/2019-07-0900 minWhere We\'ve BeenWhere We've BeenWhere We've Been - Coming SoonJoin us as we we talk about our best (and worst) travel practices, share stories, and talk about Where We've Been2019-06-2400 minThe JoycastThe JoycastKristin Schell: How to Find Community + Connection in Your Own Front YardThe Joycast - With a picnic table and paint, Kristin Schell started a revolution in her front yard that’s spread around the world. You’ll learn how to gather people around your table and watch God show up in mighty and unexpected ways.For show more show notes and recipes visit: www.margaretfeinberg.com/joycast2019-05-1727 minDear DaughtersDear DaughtersRaising Spiritually Fit Teens | Kristin Schell | DD 92Want to know how to raise healthy teenagers? Well, we’re gonna dive into the answer to that question and more. Since Mother’s Day is just around the corner, I’m going to be talking with several moms I admire and unpack what it looks like to be a spiritually healthy mom raising spiritually healthy kids. Today I’m talking with friend, neighbor and fellow author, Kristin Schell, who happens to be the mother of several teenagers. You might remember her as the founder of The Turquoise Table movement which is a ministry designed to help yo...2019-04-2347 minStay Forth Leadership PodcastStay Forth Leadership Podcast006 - Kristin Schell - ”The Turquoise Table”We live in a time of unprecedented connectivity, yet many would argue we are as lonely as ever. Join Alan and Kristin Schell as they discuss the joys and challenges of connecting in your neighborhoods.  Connect with Kristin: www.theturquoisetable.com www.facebook.com/FrontYardPeople Find Kristin's book "The Turquoise Table" at her author page Find Alan's book "Staying Is the New Going" at his author page Looking for next steps in loving your neighbors? Check out our resources page at www.stayforth.com/resources 2019-02-0135 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS1:E22 A Year of Gathering Small & Loving Deep at the Turquoise TableIt’s the last 2018 episode of the Turquoise Table Podcast, and I’m in one of my favorite places: the kitchen! Today I’m whipping up a five-ingredient holiday appetizer, Cranberry Pistachio Gruyère Croutons, and thinking about all the wonderful guests we’ve had on the show this year. I’ve had the incredible opportunity to talk to thought makers, authors, experts and leaders who have had shared important lessons on hospitality and community, and how we can connect with the people in our neighborhoods. So today, we’re going to reflect on the wise words of a few guests we...2018-12-0533 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS1:E21 Create a Cozy Minimalist Home: Myquillyn Smith and Susie DavisWe’re making Turquoise Table history today with our very first pop-up podcast! A few weeks ago, my hospitality partner-in-crime Susie Davis and I recorded a live podcast in my front yard with fifty friends and our special guest, Myquillyn Smith. And y’all, just a hint of what’s to come: this will be the first of many pop-up podcasts because we had so much fun! So if you don’t know Myquillyn, you’re going to fall in love very soon. She’s the brains behind The Nesting Place, a beautiful blog where she encourages women to create warm...2018-11-1435 minDear DaughtersDear DaughtersThe Thanksgiving Table with Kristin Schell | DD 77Today on the Dear Daughters Podcast, I’m talking with Kristin Schell of the Turquoise Table about all things Thanksgiving. This is the final episode in what I’m calling the Thanksgiving Trio which is three episodes with three of my favorite table people. The first was with EP 75 with Bri McKoy, the second was EP 76 with Jen Schmidt and last but certainly not least is with my friend and neighbor, Kristin! Kristin reveals her biggest Thanksgiving blunder and how that led her to create one simple rule to follow every Thanksgiving. I think you’ll benefit from hearin...2018-11-0839 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS1:E20 Little Gifts with Big Impact: Connecting Across the Globe with Operation Christmas ChildWe love to talk about community around the table, about fostering connection with people on our streets and in our neighborhoods. But we get really inspired when we see people take their Turquoise Table gatherings to the next level by getting together to create connection beyond their neighborhoods. That’s why we’re excited this week to share an opportunity with you on how you can easily organize a gathering that brightens the lives of children in other countries by packing simple shoeboxes full of toys and goodies. Each year, Operation Christmas Child delivers hundreds of thousands of these shoe...2018-10-3139 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS1:E19 Slow Down and “Live Happy.” Alli Worthington Shows Us How.Busyness takes a toll on everyone. Sometimes it takes calling your own bra at the airport to realize you desperately need to slow down. That moment launched Alli Worthington into a year-long quest to change her pace and to begin cultivating a life filled with more contentment. Alli is a speaker, a business couch, an entrepreneur, an author, and a podcaster. On top of that, she’s also a wife and a mother of five sons. Needless to say, she’s got a lot going on. Her latest book is The Year of Living Happy: Finding Contentment and Connection in a...2018-10-1747 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS1:E18 Changing the World Through Hospitality with Terri IngrahamWe all know the benefits of hospitality: human connection, community building, relationship bonding. However, our ability to be hospitable can have a larger effect—one that brings awareness to the plight of others and leads us into ways we can help limit human suffering. One issue that gets a lot of attention on a global scale is the issue of human trafficking, but what many of us don’t realize this huge problem isn’t just happening overseas, but in our own backyards. Law enforcement says the number-one way to fight human trafficking is to raise awareness around the issue...2018-10-0341 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS1:E17 The Ultimate Welcome: Sunday Morning Thoughts for Your Whole WeekWe need to feel like we belong before we can extend an invitation to others. That’s what today’s guest at the Turquoise Table, Whitney Bell, reminded Kristin a few Sundays ago as Whitney gave a sermon at Kristin’s church. Whitney is the middle school ministry director at Kristin’s church in Austin, and she’s guided not only Kristin’s four kids, but scores of middle schoolers in her tenure. And whether you’re in the trenches with teens or looking for more inspiration on how to love deep, you’ll drink deeply from Whitney’s advice. Today Whit...2018-09-1948 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS1:E16 Seasonal Family Meal Planning and Intentional Hospitality with Natasha RedNatasha Red grew up loving food and hospitality. But when she married and started a family of her own, as Natasha says, “It was like everything I knew about feeding myself and my family just blew up.” Natasha found it impossible to create the beautiful, healthy dinners she was once did and care for a fussy newborn. She noticed other moms were as overwhelmed as she was, and she knew she had to do something about it. Out of that need, Natasha created the Seasonal Meal Planner, an adaptable system to help women organize meals and create an intentional plan...2018-09-0557 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS1:E15 The Community A Storm Couldn’t Destroy: Joplin, MO Tornado Survivor Ann LeachIn 2011 Joplin, Missouri, was devastated by an EF-5 tornado. The storm ripped up 15 miles of the town, killing 161 people. Turquoise Table community member Ann Leach survived, but lost everything. Ann tells us her remarkable story of rebuilding after the storm, the miracle of the human spirit, and the beauty of a community coming together to survive and thrive. A grief counselor and life coach, Ann gives us tips on how to help those in our community who are hurting, what to say when you have no idea how to say it, and how we can find hope in the...2018-08-2249 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS1:E14 Finding the Rhythms of Rest: Shelly MillerIn today’s fast-paced world, keeping a Sabbath can seem impossible. Where do we find the time to rest? How does Sabbath work in a life filled with notifications? Enter Shelly Miller, an expert Sabbath Keeper and author of the popular book Rhythms of Rest: Finding the Spirit of Sabbath in a Busy World. Shelly takes us through Sabbath Keeping 101 and tells us how her journey began with cleaning up Christmas decorations, how Sabbath Keeping helps us offer hospitality, and why napkins can help us celebrate. And stay tuned to the end of the episode, when Shelly and Kristin di...2018-08-0856 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS1:E13 Just Open the Door: Swapping Hospitality Tips with Jen SchmidtWhen we open our homes to hospitality, how do our day-to-day lives change? Jen Schmidt is the popular lifestyle blogger behind Balancing Beauty and Bedlam, and she’s the author of the brand-new book Just Open the Door: How One Invitation Can Change a Generation. Jen is Kristin’s kindred spirit, and today they trade tidbits of wisdom about shepherding guests into their homes. And stay tuned to the very end of the episode, where Jen reveals her favorite ways to get folks to the table (hint: brunch is involved).2018-07-251h 02The Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS1:E12 Loving Our Community Through Loss: Lauren FlakeLauren Flake is Lauren is an author and blogger from Austin, TX, and a member of our Turquoise Table community. Lauren has been using her table in really powerful, special ways since she lost her mother Dixie to early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease. Today Lauren shares her story and walks us through what community looked like for her during and after her mother’s illness. She gives us first-hand advice on how not to fix the problem, but how to show up to simply be present with those who are grieving, and what that looks like.2018-07-1156 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS1E11: Turning Strangers into Neighbors: Rosaria ButterfieldWhat does “loving the stranger” mean? And how do we start a friendship with someone who seems so different from us? Today’s guest, Rosaria Butterfield, gives us the first step: practicing “radically ordinary hospitality.” Rosaria is an author, speaker, pastor’s wife, and homeschool mom in Durham, North Carolina. Her newest book The Gospel Comes with a Key tells how Rosaria and her husband Kent use their home as a mission field as they dine with guests every night, and how they’ve opened their not-really-a-spare-bedroom to house guests. Rosaria shares the struggle of becoming a bridge for hospitality, t...2018-06-271h 05All Mom Does Podcast with Julie Lyles CarrAll Mom Does Podcast with Julie Lyles CarrThe Modern Motherhood Podcast #24: Kristin SchellSometimes the thought of having people over is a little overwhelming but it doesn't have to be. Learn how to engage your neighbors and keep it simple. Today, Kristin Schell has some ideas on how to be a good neighbor with her idea of the Turquoise Table. Her mission is: "I'm on a mission to love my neighbors. I put an ordinary picnic table in my front yard, painted it turquoise and invited neighbors, friends, and even strangers to hang out and do life together at the Turquoise Table. " It's something we can all do. Find out how!2018-06-2637 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS1E10: You Are Enough: Jess Connolly & Hayley MorganThanks to social media, it’s never been easier to compare ourselves to others—and feel ashamed our lives don’t look like the sparkly ones we see on our phone screens. In this episode, Kristin sits down with bestselling authors and entrepreneurs, Jess Connolly and Hayley Morgan, to talk about their new devotional Always Enough, Never Too Much and how we can stop struggling with comparison and hiding our flaws, and how to live more authentically. Jess and Hayley also divulge how their friendship blossomed online, who women are really comparing themselves to (spoiler alert: it’s not Rihanna...2018-06-1357 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS1E9: The Joy of Giving Your Life Away with Kristen WelchKristen Welch is a busy mother of three who runs the popular blog “We Are That Family” (WeAreThatFamily.com), in addition to a non-profit called Mercy Global House. In 2010, Kristen traveled with Compassion International on a trip to write about poverty in a huge slum. That experience turned her world upside down and led her and her family to start Mercy Global House--an organization that helps empower women and families in Kenya. Kristen wishes to give every family the tools to experience what it’s like to answer the call of the needs in our world, creating community with those...2018-05-301h 00Jesus Over EverythingJesus Over Everything5WPD 109: Help Me Love My Neighbors – Kristin SchellGuest: Kristin Schell -- Author of The Turquoise Table, Podcaster, Wife and Mom. Kristin talks the ministry of hospitality.   5 Word Prayer: Help Me Love My Neighbors.   Link:  The Turquoise Table – Kristin Schell   Produced by Unmutable™. Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.lisawhittle.comSubstack: https://letsbeclear.substack.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lisawhittleofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisawhittleofficial2018-05-3006 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS1E8: Go Get the Neighbors: Bri McKoy Dishes About Food & Serving OthersFood blogger & cookbook author Bri McKoy wasn’t always a great cook. She didn’t really cook at all until the moment she realized what a gift it was to be able to feed her family and others. Bri discovered the true joy serving others with food and with hospitality.  As she moved from food fails into cooking smart, she started her wildly popular food blog: OurSavoryLife.com. Focusing on paleo eating. Far from hardcore about diet, Bri realizes that every now and then you’ve got to have nachos and wings to keep life interesting. Her new book is call...2018-05-1648 minTriumphant Victorious Reminders with Teresa AnnTriumphant Victorious Reminders with Teresa AnnEPISODE 016 | Interview with Kristin Schell | The Turquoise TableWhere do I even begin? I am in awe of GOD that HE would use the angst of a woman who desired to make a difference in HIM. A table. That poignant gathering place...in the front yard? A Lowe's picnic table? Haahaa! Yes! A picnic table painted "Nifty Turquoise" by Sherwin Williams. The fears never were, "What if I fail?" Instead they were the question, "What if this does really well?" Now how's that for a "What if?" All the while for me personally to have the honor of having so many people sit in my guest chair...2018-05-1124 minShe Walks In TruthShe Walks In Truth|The Turquoise Table | Kristin SchellKristin Schell is on a mission to love her neighbors. She put a picnic table in her front yard, painted it turquoise, and began inviting neighbors, friends, and even strangers, to hang out and do life together at The Turquoise Table. As founder of the Turquoise Table and Front Yard People movement, Kristin travels the country speaking at conferences and events with an encouraging word on how to open our lives and homes to others. Faith Story (1:49)  Kristin's testimony is the backdrop and preparation God used for the story of The Turquoise Table. In middle sc...2018-05-0733 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS1E7: Freeze It Forward with Polly ConnerThis week we talk with the guru of freezer to table meals - Polly Conner. Polly will be walking us through how to easily make freezer meals ahead of time and serve them up to your table like a pro. She’ll also tell us about how to start your own “freezer clubs” where you and your neighbors can cook together to provide a week of meals for you and your families while creating community in the kitchen. Polly and her business partner Rachel have written about this great way to plan meals in their book "From Freezer to Table...2018-05-0258 minAir1 Radio NewsAir1 Radio NewsThe Turquoise Table: Community and Connection in Your Own Front YardListen as Air1's Monika Kelly chats with Kristin Schell, author of the Turquoise Table: Finding Community and Connection in Your Own Front Yard, about easy hospitality that can start with a picnic table2018-04-2609 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS1E6: Invite and Invest: Simple Hospitality with Amy HannonToday Kristin visits with another kindred spirit in the “gathering well” tribe--Amy Hannon.  After almost 13 years as a wedding stationer, Amy pursued her dream of opening a kitchen boutique in her community. Amy shares about her new venture, and the namesake of the enterprise--her grandmother Euna Mae--and the unique legacy she created around gatherings that left a lifetime imprint on Amy.  She and Kristin also discuss the difference between “hospitality” and “entertaining” and encourage us to never shy away from get-togethers because of a crazy season of life we may be facing. They both admit that they are chronic non bed-makers...2018-04-181h 02Dear DaughtersDear DaughtersSimplifying Hospitality with Amy Hannon & Kristin Schell | DD 56This week on the podcast, I talked with Amy Hannon of Euna Mae’s and Kristin Schell of the Turquoise Table about true, biblical hospitality. And good news – it’s much simpler than we often make it and often more fun. It doesn’t matter what your house looks like or how good the food is – all that hospitality requires is being available and welcoming. Ordinary moments around the table or in the front yard become holy when we’re truly available. “All the other stuff,” as Kristin says, “is just gravy. Good, Amy Hannon style gravy.” Toda...2018-04-1241 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS1E5: Neighbors at the Table Part 2 – Where Community ContinuesA continuation of our table talk with Kristin’s actual real-life neighbors, discussing how they continue to foster community after first coming together years ago.  You’ll hear honest interaction about the vulnerability of “putting yourself out there” as a neighbor, and how introverts and extroverts approach getting to know one another. Kristin’s Kitchen segment features one of Kristin’s favorite “go-to” recipes--so easy that the most difficult part of the recipe is using a can-opener!2018-04-1141 minCreative MamaCreative Mama4: Favorite Things PartyWho says you have to give up theme parties just because you're an adult? The trick is to throw a bash that doesn't cost a fortune and isn't cheesy or awkward. We discuss the logistics of a Favorite Things party, including the steps you need to follow to host one of your very own. Party on, Wayne! Listen to Creative Mama [Episode 4] and swing by the podcast page and leave a comment to share your favorite things! I'd love to connect with you through my website or Instagram, or you can send an email to...2018-04-0916 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS1E4: Neighbors at the Table Part 1: Where Community BeginsThis week's episode features Part 1 of Kristin live at the Turquoise Table talking to her own neighbors about how they got to know each other. Through a few simple steps of outreach, their community and neighborhood flourished as neighbors took the initiative to be welcoming, hospitable and accessible. Listen in on their conversation, which is full of advice to those of us who really want to know our neighbors, but don't know where to start. You'll love hearing about where they started and where they are today--and how we can all create greater connection on our own street.2018-04-0451 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS1E3: The “Interruptible” Life: Dave Runyon & The Art of NeighboringEver wonder how you could be a better neighbor, but don’t know where to start? Help has arrived!  Dave Runyon is the author of “The Art of Neighboring: Building Genuine Relationships Right Outside Your Door.” Dave’s experience with neighboring goes deep—in 2010 as pastor at Foothills Community Church and the Next Level Church, he launched a neighboring movement that mobilized over 70 churches and 40,000 people in the Denver Metro area and reshaped the community to become closer. We’ll learn about the benefits of this kind of connection, and how, with a few simple steps, you can build better relati...2018-03-2351 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS1E2: Celebrating the Table with Shauna NiequistThe Turquoise Table Podcast welcomes our guest for Episode 2 who is a kindred spirit; she loves and honors the joys of gathering at the table as much as we do! Shauna Niequist is a New York Times best-selling author whose books include Bread & Wine, Savor & Present Over Perfect. She talks about the special bonds that are created over meeting across from each other at the table. She gives us simple tips on hospitality,  easy recipes to follow for any level of cook, and lets us in on her cooking club--a gathering of friends who take turns hosting and cooking. I...2018-03-2256 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS1E1: People Over Pixels with Mister Manners, Thomas FarleyWelcome to The Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin Schell. Kristin’s guest in our debut episode is Thomas Farley, better known as Mister Manners. Thomas is an etiquette expert, speaker, and author who inspires audiences across America. He’s perhaps best known as the beloved guest in his role as Mister Manners on NBC The Today Show. Kristin and Thomas talk about what it means to be a good neighbor and Thomas gives tips on simple ways to get around barriers that keep us from knowing the people who live near us whether home is the upper West Side of N...2018-03-221h 05The Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellLooking for new ways to get to know your neighbors, create connection with others and build community where you live? Join author and speaker Kristin Schell, the founder of the #frontyardpeople movement, as she gathers at the table to talk with others about neighboring, community, hospitality, cooking, and more. Sponsored by Shipt.2018-02-1504 minNOURISH Podcast with Kim BakaevNOURISH Podcast with Kim BakaevEPISODE 41 KIM AND LEAH We Love Food!My dear friend Leah Marshall rejoins me on this episode to talk about one of our favorite things...food!  Food was meant to be savored and shared.  God created it for more than simple nourishment for our bodies; it is meant to be experienced.  It is a catalyst for community, a joint effort between God and humanity, and a source of joy.  In this episode, we share about our fun food experiences on our birthday road trip/cruise, food memories, the satisfaction that good food and fellowship brings, as well as our favorite foods here in the Tulsa area.  This was s...2018-02-061h 11For The Love With Jen Hatmaker PodcastFor The Love With Jen Hatmaker PodcastCreating Connection in the New Year: Kristin Schell & The Turquoise TableIt’s Episode #3 of our phenomenal “For the Love of New Beginnings” Series. This week, Jen talks to Kristin Schell, the author of The Turquoise Table and leader of the Front Yard People movement. Kristin shares how she was longing for connection and belonging in her community and was struck by the realization that she didn’t know many of her neighbors, their names or much less their stories. This moved her to take a step toward that connection, and she started with a brightly colored turquoise picnic table that she put smack dab in the middle of her front ya...2018-01-0955 minFor The Love With Jen Hatmaker PodcastFor The Love With Jen Hatmaker PodcastCreating Connection in the New Year: Kristin Schell & The Turquoise TableIt’s Episode #3 of our phenomenal “For the Love of New Beginnings” Series. This week, Jen talks to Kristin Schell, the author of The Turquoise Table and leader of the Front Yard People movement. Kristin shares how she was longing for connection and belonging in her community and was struck by the realization that she didn’t know many of her neighbors, their names or much less their stories. This moved her to take a step toward that connection, and she started with a brightly colored turquoise picnic table that she put smack dab in the middle of her front ya...2018-01-0954 minLet It Shine with Angie ElkinsLet It Shine with Angie ElkinsEpisode 23: Thanksgiving and Christmas at the Turquoise Table with Kristin SchellSend us a textToday, we are kicking off the holiday season of chatologie with Kristin Schell of the Turquoise Table. Y’all, I’m just gonna tell you that this is one of my very favorite interviews. Kristin and I talk about some pretty hilarious stuff like…how she could maybe, possibly be a descendant of Davy Crockett, our favorite Thanksgiving … Continue reading "Episode 23: Thanksgiving and Christmas at the Turquoise Table with Kristin Schell"2017-11-071h 01chatologiechatologieEpisode 23: Thanksgiving and Christmas at the Turquoise Table with Kristin SchellToday, we are kicking off the holiday season of chatologie with Kristin Schell of the Turquoise Table. Y’all, I’m just gonna tell you that this is one of my very favorite interviews. Kristin and I talk about some pretty hilarious stuff like…how she could maybe, possibly be a descendant of Davy Crockett, our favorite Thanksgiving … Continue reading "Episode 23: Thanksgiving and Christmas at the Turquoise Table with Kristin Schell"2017-11-0700 minSaySomethingShowSaySomethingShowGirl Talk - Kristin SchellAuthor, speaker & founder of the Front Yard People Movement, Kristin Schell shares her inspiring story challenging us to experience "freedom from achieving, striving, & doing - just show up and be present and love." Kristin Schell is an author of The Turquoise Table (Thomas Nelson (5/17), speaker & blogger on the subjects of food, faith, and hospitality. Passionate about community, she has served at every level, from grassroots-level work in church and local nonprofits as well our nation’s capital. As founder of the Turquoise Table and Front Yard People movement, Kristin travels the country speaking at conferences and events with an encouraging wo...2017-10-2013 minSimply Joyful with Kristi Clover | Encouragement for your Faith and FamilySimply Joyful with Kristi Clover | Encouragement for your Faith and FamilySJP #027: Kristin Schell: The Art of Practicing HospitalityEpisode #027 with Kristin SchellThe Art of Practicing Hospitality   Head to KristiClover.com/027 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!   If you are not already familiar with Kristin and her turquoise table, after today, you are going to want to run out and check out her amazing new book The Turquoise Table. It’s about finding community and connecting with those in your community in your own front yard. You are in for a treat today. Romans 12 is one of my favorite passages—especially verses 12-13, which tal...2017-09-1859 minSimply WholeheartedSimply WholeheartedFront Yard People | a conversation with author Kristin Schell"Gather small, love deep." We talk about how to over come developing friendships within your own neighborhood whether you are an introvert, living in an apartment or even without a front yard.RESOURCES FOR YOU: Wholehearted Abundance Summit VIP Offer Wholehearted Enneagram Coachinghttps://bit.ly/SWcoachingcollectiveEnnea-what? The Beginners Guide to the Enneagram(free course + printables)https://bit.ly/Enneagram101GuideThe Real History of the Enneagram Course(use code AMY for 40% OFF)2017-09-1443 minLead Stories PodcastLead Stories PodcastS03: Episode 2 - LEAD VOICES with Kristin Schell of the Turquoise TableToday Jo and Steph are talking to the Turquoise Table lady, Kristin Schell.  Listen in to hear how she unexpectedly found herself leading a movement of people around the world just by putting a turquoise table in her front yard! http://www.kristinschell.com/ www.theturquoisetable.com Buy the book: The Turquoise Table   Follow Lead Stories Podcast to interact with Steph and Jo: Twitter: @LeadStoriesVox Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Facebook: LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at: www.josaxton.com @josaxton Connect with St...2017-09-1346 minStruggle Well SchoolStruggle Well School#100: The People In My NeighborhoodAbout 5 years ago I moved into my neighborhood. We liked that the house was near family and that it had a courtyard.  What we did NOT know was that I was about to meet some of my closest friends- my new neighbors! Throughout the years we have had countless events ranging from very meaningful to remarkably silly;we have laughed, cried and everything in between. Whenever I share about them I get so many questions from you. How did we meet? How do we plan all the parties? What makes our friendships work? There's clearly some interest around how 5 r...2017-08-051h 00LOVE SOMEONE with DelilahLOVE SOMEONE with DelilahKRISTIN SCHELL: "A Seat At The Table"In this ever challenging world strong communities are needed more than ever. While social networks can be an amazing resource it is the real face to face relationships with friends and neighbors that has been lost by so many of us. Please take a few minutes to visit with me as I get to know Kristin Schell a beautiful young woman who decided to use a Turquoise Table to get to know her neighbors. ~ Delilah   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...2017-07-1412 minThe Happy Hour with Jamie IveyThe Happy Hour with Jamie IveyHappy Hour #147: Kristin SchellMy guest for The Happy Hour #147 is Kristin Schell. Kristin is an established speaker and blogger on the subjects of food, faith, and hospitality. As founder of the Turquoise Table and Front Yard People movement, Kristin travels the country speaking at conferences and events with an encouraging word on how to open our lives and homes to others. She lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Tony, and their four children. Kristin and the Turquoise Table has been featured in a wide variety of media outlets including the The Today Show, Austin American-Statesman, KEYE-TV/CBS Austin, MOPS International. 2017-06-281h 04Struggle Well SchoolStruggle Well School#93: Hospitality Made Ridiculously Simple with Kristin SchellThis girl is just so much fun! She led out and started something years ago the rest of us (and the rest of her neighborhood) "meant" to do and just never found the time for.  Well, once Kristin prioritized hospitality and getting to know her neighbors, lives started being impacted in a big way.  You're going to learn so many practical hospitality tips that prove, once again, that having people over doesn't have to freak you out.  Friendly warning: you're probably going to want a picnic table at the end of this episode. What we chat about: The dos and...2017-06-1936 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.68: Kristin SchellKristin Schell wants to be a front yard person. In an effort to do life in a way that was accessible to her neighbors, to facilitate relationships in their everyday experiences, she put a picnic table in her front yard and painted it turquoise. She had no idea that would become a movement of turquoise tables around the country. You'll hear in this episode that Kristin is a dear friend to both Alex and Krista. She shares a love of hospitality, food and the table. As she discovers ways to get to know and build connections with...2017-06-0659 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.68: Kristin SchellKristin Schell wants to be a front yard person. In an effort to do life in a way that was accessible to her neighbors, to facilitate relationships in their everyday experiences, she put a picnic table in her front yard and painted it turquoise. She had no idea that would become a movement of turquoise tables around the country. You'll hear in this episode that Kristin is a dear friend to both Alex and Krista. She shares a love of hospitality, food and the table. As she discovers ways to get to know and build connections with...2017-06-0659 minUnlock Top Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Relationships & IntimacyUnlock Top Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Relationships & IntimacyThe Turquoise Table: Finding Community and Connection in Your Own Front Yard by Kristin SchellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/293425to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Turquoise Table: Finding Community and Connection in Your Own Front Yard Author: Kristin Schell Narrator: Ginny Welsh Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 57 minutes Release date: June 6, 2017 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Relationships & Intimacy Publisher's Summary: Loneliness is an epidemic right now, but it doesn't have to be that way. The Turquoise Table is Kristin Schell's invitation to you to connect with your neighbors and build friendships. Featured in Southern Living, Good Housekeeping, and the TODAY Show, Kristin introduces a new way...2017-06-062h 57The Happy Hour with Jamie IveyThe Happy Hour with Jamie IveyHappy Hour #142 : Cheryl ScruggsMy guest for The Happy Hour #142 is Cheryl Scruggs. Cheryl is a Biblical counselor with her husband, Jeff. She is the mom to adult twin daughters - Brittany Morgan and Lauren Scruggs Kennedy (who joined me for episode #132). She's also the co-author of I Do Again and Still LoLo. Cheryl and her husband live in Dallas, where they run a marriage ministry called Hope Matters Marriage Ministries. I have been so anxious to get a chance to chat with Cheryl. You may remember part of her story from Lauren's interview a few weeks ago. After her own...2017-05-241h 07Dear DaughtersDear DaughtersKristin Schell of the Turquoise TableDo you have a big God dream? Is there something you wish God would do with your life that is so big and so fabulous that it sounds crazy to speak out loud? Or maybe you wish God could use your life to speak to the people in your neighborhood but you don’t know where to start? If any of these questions tug at your heart, then you gotta meet my friend, Kristin Schell. Because that’s just the kind of thing God has been doing in her life the last three years. All the show notes at www...2016-10-1147 minPodcast - Slices of LifePodcast - Slices of LifeEpisode 010 Extending HospitalityToday’s show is all about hospitality. In this episode Kimberly Amici, Elise Daly Parker, and Noelle Rhodes are talking about what the Bible says about it and how important it is in building community and making others feel valued. They're also talking about how they feel about opening up their home, what prevents them from being more welcoming, and how to overcome it. MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: RECIPES: Elise’s Baker’s One Bowl Brownies - Simple, delicious, a crowd pleaser. Try them warm with vanilla ice cream Elise's Silver Palate’s Chili for a Crowd - I use ground t...2016-08-1600 min