Shows
Field Guide for Kingdom Families13. Flourishing in the Light of EternityIn this final episode of the season, we reflect on the journey of flourishing in faith, discussing the importance of understanding God's will, maintaining a posture of praise, and embracing the process of growth. We emphasize the significance of worship, surrender, and recognizing the unique fruit each individual can produce on our spiritual journeys. The conversation culminates in the reminder that living with an eternal perspective changes everything. Chapters 00:00 - Flourishing Through Seasons of Growth 03:14 - The Power of Praise in Every Season 05:38 - Understanding God's Will and Timing 08:21 - Investing in Long-Term Growth 10:36 - The...2025-06-1125 minField Guide for Kingdom Families12. Experiencing Joy in Suffering | PruneIn this episode of the Field Guide for Kingdom Families Podcast, we explore the themes of pruning, growth, and the complexities of joy and suffering. We share personal stories and insights on how God uses pruning to transform beliefs and foster deeper connections with Him. We converse about the distinction between grief and discouragement, the power of compassion in validating others' pain, and the transformative nature of faith in the midst of trials. 00:00 - Life Lately 03:35 - The Process of Pruning and Growth 12:10 - Understanding Suffering and God's Character 17:26 - The Journey of Adoption and Paradigm Shifts 25:57...2025-06-0347 minField Guide for Kingdom Families11. Budding Strengths, Talents & Giftings | BlossomIn this episode of The Field Guide for Kingdom Families podcast, we talk about gifts, talents and natural abilities. We break down spiritual gifts and discuss how to be good stewards of the things God has placed inside of us so that they blossom in season to glorify Him and bless the world around us. 00:00 - Celebrating Identity and Growth 02:37 - Understanding Giftings: Natural vs. Spiritual 04:15 - The Parable of the Talents 09:51 - Recognizing and Embracing Our Strengths 15:25 - The Impact of Blossoming on Others 24:47 - Exploring Spiritual Gifts 30:32 - Experiencing God's Love Through Spiritual Gifts 32:20 - The...2025-05-2953 minField Guide for Kingdom Families10. Discerning Seasonal Assignments | SproutIn this episode of The Field Guide for Kingdom Families podcast, we share about seasonal assignments, using the illustration of leaves on a tree. Just leaves change with the seasons, so will our assignments. We talk about how to discern the time we’re in and how to embrace the beauty of each season, whether barren, blossoming, or transitioning between. Chapters 00:00 - Embracing Seasonal Transitions 02:57 - Understanding Assignments and Their Seasons 06:13 - Discerning God’s Timing in Assignments 08:56 - The Importance of Surrendering Control 12:00 - Recognizing Signs of Transition 17:53 - The Role of Community in Seasonal Assign...2025-05-201h 02Field Guide for Kingdom Families9. Uprooting Demonic Oppression, Trauma & Offense | WeedIn this episode of The Field Guide for Kingdom Families podcast, we talk about weeds that choke out our spiritual growth. Weeds illustrate demonic oppression, trauma and offense. We share practical tools to remove each weed and testify of weeds that we have dealt with in ourselves and our kids. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Reliving Childhood Memories 03:12 - Facing Intimidation and Fear 05:20 - Identifying Weeds in Our Lives 07:19 - The Power of Words and Rejection 11:42 - Understanding Trauma and Demons 16:38 - Healing Through the Presence of God 20:39 - Redeeming Negative Memories Through Prayer 22:02 - Healing from Rejection and...2025-05-1238 minField Guide for Kingdom Families8. Identifying our Biblical Priorities & Callings | BranchIn this episode of The Field Guide for Kingdom Families podcast, we talk about our burdens and callings, using the illustration of the branches on an olive tree. God has given us core branches to nourish first, and then outer branches that bear fruit in season as we trust God to multiply our time and talents. We share our journey of discovering and pursuing our callings in seasons of blossoming and pruning. 00:00 - Celebrating May: Birthdays and Foster Care Awarness Month 03:03 - Personal Connections: Family and New Beginnings 04:56 - Exploring Callings and Burdens 07:08 - Understanding Our Branches: Core...2025-05-0636 minField Guide for Kingdom Families7. Connecting with Community | PollinateIn this episode of The Field Guide for Kingdom Families Podcast, we talk about the necessity of community for spiritual growth. Just as we cannot grow apart from abiding in Jesus, we cannot sustain growth in isolation. We share from our experiences, notably of how conflict in community can lead to true unity. Chapters 00:00 - Celebrating Community and Connection 03:58 - The Blessing and Pain of Community 07:01 - Experiencing the Power of the Spirit 10:04 - The Role of Confession in Healing 13:03 - Navigating Conflict and Growth in Community 16:12 - The Importance of True Unity in Community 18:54 - T...2025-04-2833 minField Guide for Kingdom Families6. Remaining Connected and Empowered | GrowIn this episode of The Field Guide for Kingdom Families podcast, we talk about the power of abiding. When we remain in Jesus, as he tells us in John 15, we can rest no matter the chaos going on around us. We share what this looks like practically and the fruit that is supernaturally produced as we do. Chapters 00:00 - Prepring Our Families for the Next Season 03:17 - Navigating Life's Fullness 06:08 - The Concept of Abiding 09:11 - Understanding Fruitfulness in Abiding 12:13 - Surrendering to the Spirit 15:11 - Staying Present and Grounded 18:11 - Delighting in the Lord 21:01 - Practical Tools for...2025-04-211h 01Field Guide for Kingdom Families5. Receiving our Identity | RootIn this episode of The Field Guide for Kingdom Families podcast, we share our journey to finding our true identity in Jesus and the unique name that he calls each of us. We describe how identity revelation unlocks deeper intimacy with Jesus and receiving our inheritance as sons and daughters of God. At the end, we lead listeners in Jamie Winship’s Identity Exchange. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to Identity and Family Stories 04:41 - Understanding Identity in Christ 10:48 - The Power of Believing Who We Are 14:57 - The Importance of Truth in Identity 19:59 - Correcting False Labels and...2025-04-141h 05Field Guide for Kingdom Families4. Believing and Becoming | CultivateIn this episode of the Field Guide for Kingdom Families Podcast, we delve into the importance of renewing the mind and taking thoughts captive, discussing the concept of strongholds and how negative beliefs impact marriage and parenting. Through personal stories, we discuss how to apply faith and the significance of speaking truth over oneself and others. We end with examining areas of double-mindedness in our lives that are causing us emotional instability. Chapters 00:00 - Family Updates 05:58 - The Importance of Beliefs and Mind Renewal 08:54 - Understanding Strongholds and Spiritual Warfare 11:53 - Personal Stories of Overcoming Negative T...2025-04-071h 02Field Guide for Kingdom Families3. Surrendering to Love | PlantIn this episode of the Field Guide for Kingdom Families Podcast we share transparently about our journey of full surrender to the Lord in our marriages. We discuss how we have to know our true identity in order to die to self in marriage and motherhood or we will live powerlessly. We conclude that in order to surrender fully to God we have to personally know the goodness of His character and trustworthiness of His nature. Chapters 00:00 - Family Moments and Lessons 07:50 - The Concept of Being Planted 15:54 - Understanding Lordship in Relationships 28:20 - Identifying Lies a...2025-03-3156 minField Guide for Kingdom Families2. Hearing God's Voice | SeedIn this episode of the Field Guide for Kingdom Families Podcast we will share stories and practical tips for learning to hear God's voice as the foundation for our spiritual growth journeys. We will discuess how the Bible serves as the primary foundation for discerning God's voice, and how the Lord continually speaks to us as we go through out our day as we learn to remain connect to Him. We pray it blesses you! Chapters 00:00 - Hearing God's Voice: An Introduction 02:58T - The Olive Tree Illustration: A Spiritual Journey 06:59 - Foundations of He...2025-03-241h 01Field Guide for Kingdom Families1. Personal Transformation to Family Revival | Our StoriesIn this episode of the Field Guide for Kingdom Families Podcast we will share our story of transformation from living as compartmentalized christians who didn't know who we were, to uncovering our true identity and purpose in Jesus. We will testify of the family revival we have experienced and share some keys to living as a family on mission. We pray it blesses you! Chapters 00:00Introduction to the Field Guide for Families Podcast 01:41The Theme of Adoption in Our Lives 03:48Navigating Identity and Attachment as Adoptees 06:12Dismantling th...2025-03-1024 min
The Book Snug PodcastChapter 19: Reading Speed BumpsSend us a textJulia has been struggling through a reading slump this summer so we thought is was time to address the elephant in the room. In this chapter, we talk about her disinterest in reading and then discuss some ways to overcome reading malaise. Books/authors Julia mentions:Dan BrownBecause of Wynn Dixie by Kate DicamilloCharlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald DahlHoles by Louis SacharElla Enchanted by Gail Carson LevineThe Harry Potter series by J. K. RowlingReady Player One by Ernest KlineTuck Everlasting by Natalie BabbittAlice in Wonderland by L...2023-08-2357 min