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The Dwelling Place with LexieAwake, Grateful, and Intentional: Living the Way of ChristFrom the kitchen to the workplace to the quiet of prayer, Colossians calls us to embody Christ’s presence in the ordinary. This episode is a gentle invitation to slow down, look up, and see the sacred in your everyday moments.You’ll learn:What it means to live “watchful and thankful”How to recognize God’s presence in the small and unseen placesA simple awareness prayer you can carry through your dayMentioned in This Episode:The Dwelling Place Journal — [download link]Connect with Lexie on Ins...
2025-12-3108 minThe Dwelling Place with LexieRooted RelationshipsToday’s episode explores how the book of Colossians shapes our relationships — not just our inner lives. Through a personal story, Scripture, and pastoral reflection, Lexie invites listeners to consider how Christ’s peace, wisdom, and love guide the way we relate to others.Drawing from Colossians 3:18–25, along with insights from Lysa TerKeurst and Dr. Henry Cloud, this episode offers a grounded look at boundaries, forgiveness, and what it means to walk in love without striving or control.You’ll also be guided through a reflective journaling practice and a closing prayer to help you carry thes...
2025-12-2306 minThe Dwelling Place with LexieWhatever You Do: A Theology of the OrdinaryToday we’re exploring what it means to meet God in the small, mundane, everyday moments. Drawing from Colossians 3:17, Liturgy of the Ordinary, Brother Lawrence, and Henri Nouwen, Lexie invites you to see your daily rhythms as sacred — not because they are grand, but because God is near.This episode includes a guided imaginative prayer to help you practice the presence of Christ in your ordinary tasks.If you’ve been longing for a slower, gentler way to be with God in your real life… this is for you.In this epi...
2025-12-1605 minThe Dwelling Place with LexieLet the Word Dwell DeeplyIn today’s episode of The Dwelling Place, we slow down with one simple but transformative invitation from Colossians 3:16:“Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly.”If your life feels wild, weary, or stretched thin, this episode guides you back into the steady, grounding presence of God’s Word. Through a gentle Lectio Divina practice, you’ll learn how to let Scripture take up residence in you — shaping your thoughts, softening your heart, and filling your days with gratitude.✨ In This EpisodeA centering prayer to quiet the h...
2025-12-0906 minThe Dwelling Place with LexiePut It On: Becoming Who You Already AreYou’ve been given a new wardrobe — not one of perfection, but of presence. In this episode, we explore what it means to “put on” compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and love as Paul teaches in Colossians 3:12–14.Lexie shares a story about the seasons changing — how, just like reaching for that favorite fall sweater, we are invited to reach for a new way of living in Christ. You’ll be reminded that spiritual renewal is a process — one where we learn to dress our souls in what already belongs to us in Him.In thi...
2025-12-0208 minThe Dwelling Place with LexiePutting Off the Old: Making Space for New LifeHave you ever realized you’re still carrying things that no longer fit who you are in Christ?In this episode, we walk through Colossians 3:5–11 and explore what it means to “put off the old self” and “put on the new.”Through a simple metaphor — cleaning out your closet — Lexie helps us see how following Jesus means letting go of old habits, patterns, and beliefs that no longer serve the person He’s shaping us to be.You’ll also be guided through a gentle journaling practice to help you name what you’re releasing and make space for ren...
2025-11-2508 minThe Dwelling Place with LexieHeaven-Minded, Earth-Rooted: 4 Questions to Refocus Your Heart on What Really MattersWhen life feels foggy or uncertain, it’s easy to get lost in what’s right in front of us — the deadlines, the disappointments, the noise. But Colossians 3 invites us to lift our eyes and remember: our real life is hidden with Christ in God.In this episode, Lexie shares a story about finding direction in the fog, teaches through Colossians 3:1–4, and guides you through a journaling practice that helps you re-center your focus on what is eternal, not temporary.Whether you’re weary, distracted, or just longing to feel grounded again, this episode offers space to s...
2025-11-1807 minThe Dwelling Place with LexieWhat No Longer Fits: Learning to Put Off the Old SelfWe’ve all carried labels that were never meant to stick — not enough, too much, unworthy, forgotten. In Colossians 2:11–17, Paul reminds us that those labels were cut away when we came to Christ. In their place, we were given a new identity — one rooted in His love and freedom.In this episode, Lexie unpacks what it means to be “dead to the old, alive to the new” and how to actually live from your new identity in the everyday moments of life — from the way you speak to yourself to the way you show up in relationships.In this e...
2025-11-1109 minThe Dwelling Place with LexieRooted In ChristHave you ever felt like your faith used to be on fire—but lately, it feels like you’re just trying to keep it alive? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re exploring what it really means to be rooted in Christ — not just inspired for a season, but nourished, sustained, and built up in Him daily.Drawing from Colossians 2:6–7 and the imagery of a tree deeply planted in good soil, we’ll talk about:What it looks like to “walk in Christ” in everyday lifeWhy your roots matter — especially when life feels dryPractical...
2025-11-0413 minThe Dwelling Place with LexieComplete in ChristIn today’s episode, we’re slowing down to explore one of the deepest questions we all wrestle with: What is my purpose?The world often tells us that purpose is something we have to earn — a title, a job, a dream achieved. But Scripture paints a different picture.In Colossians 1:18–22, Paul reminds us that purpose isn’t found in performance — it’s found in a Person. Everything — from galaxies to your ordinary Tuesday — finds its meaning and completion in Jesus.Through Him, God is reconciling everything back to Himself — restoring what was broken, renewing wha...
2025-10-2812 minThe Dwelling Place with LexieHeld Together: The Jesus Who Holds Your LifeIn today’s episode, we’re slowing down with one of the most breathtaking passages in all of Scripture — Colossians 1:15–17. Paul reminds us that Jesus is not only the image of the invisible God, but the One through whom all things were created and the One who holds all things together.Through story, reflection, and a simple breath prayer, we’ll explore what it means to rest in the hands of the One who sustains both galaxies and our daily lives. Episode ResourcesSubscribe to The Dwelling Letter: Receive weekly encouragement and reflection prompts in...
2025-10-2111 minThe Dwelling Place with LexieSet the Table: Why Colossians Still Speaks TodayWelcome back to The Dwelling Place! In this first episode of our new season, Lexie invites you to slow down, open your Bible to Colossians, and rediscover the fullness of life in Christ.This episode explores why Colossians still speaks to us today — reminding us that Jesus is enough, that our identity is rooted in Him, and that when our roots go deep in His love, we can live with peace and purpose right where we are.In This Episode:Why Colossians matters for your everyday faithThe three major truths this book teaches us ab...
2025-10-1407 minThe Dwelling Place with LexieDiscovering Your RhythmHave you ever felt like traditional quiet times just don’t work for you? Maybe you’ve tried to follow routines that leave you feeling more guilty than grounded. In this episode, we’re breaking down the myth of one-size-fits-all spirituality and exploring how your personality and life season shape the way you connect with God.I’ll walk you through five unique connection styles, offer practical ideas to help you build a rhythm that fits, and share a free quiz to help you discover your spiritual rhythm. It’s time to stop striving—and start abidin...
2025-05-0614 minThe Dwelling Place with LexieFinding Spiritual Rhythms That Work For YouEver feel disconnected from God—even when you're trying your best? In this episode, I’m sharing how to reset your spiritual life with rhythms that actually work for your personality and season. No guilt. No pressure. Just simple, grace-filled practices to help you dwell with God daily.Grab the free Reset & Renew Guide: lexiemahaffey.com/podcastLearn more about coaching: https://www.lexiemahaffey.com/coaching
2025-04-2211 minThe Dwelling Place with LexieWhy Dwelling?Is your time with God more like a quick visit than a place you truly live? In this episode, we unpack the biblical call to abide—to make our home in God’s presence, not just check in when we need Him. Through Scripture and reflection, discover what it means to shift from striving to staying, and how you can create rhythms that root your life in Him.Want more tools for dwelling? Sign up for exclusive resources and spiritual practices at lexiemahaffey.com📲 If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend...
2025-04-1507 minThe Dwelling Place with LexieWelcome to The Dwelling PlaceWelcome to the very first episode of The Dwelling Place! I’m Lexie Mahaffey, and I am so thrilled you’re here. Whether this is your first time hearing my voice or we’ve crossed paths before, I’m incredibly grateful you’ve decided to join me on this journey.This podcast has been a long time coming—a little dream that’s lived in the background of my heart for years. But I truly believe now is the time. Every step that’s led to this moment has felt intentional and God-ordained. And now, here we are. This space, th...
2025-04-0814 minThe Dwelling Place with LexieTrailer✨ The Dwelling Place Podcast – Launching April 8 ✨ Subscribe now and never miss an episode!In this episode, you will receive a first look at what you can expect from our new podcast. This podcast is all about finding spiritual rhythms that work for YOU. No guilt, no pressure—just real conversations about faith, rest, and making space for God in our daily lives. To learn more and to receive more encouraging tips, visit lexiemahaffey.com
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