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Unhurried Living | Helping Christians Rest Deeper & Lead BetterICDT 84: Becoming a Mentor-Like Presence (Gem with Richella Parham)Today we're talking about being a mentoring presence, or wise woman, in the lives of others. This really is an encouragement to any woman listening to think of herself as a wise woman in the life of another.The actress, Julia Louis Dreyfus, has a new podcast called “Wiser Than Me.” She is 62 and she interviews women who are older than her. She asks questions so that she can glean life wisdom from other women’s life experiences. So our question today is this: how am I living my life so that, over time, I can bec...
2023-10-3050 min
I Can Do That!Becoming a Mentor-Like Presence (Richella Parham)Today we're talking about being a mentoring presence, or wise woman, in the lives of others. This really is an encouragement to any woman listening to think of herself as a wise woman in the life of another.The actress, Julia Louis Dreyfus, has a new podcast called “Wiser Than Me.” She is 62 and she interviews women who are older than her. She asks questions so that she can glean life wisdom from other women’s life experiences. So our question today is this: how am I living my life so that, over time, I can bec...
2023-10-3050 min
The Next Right Thing291: The Next Right Thing for PerfectionistsToday's question: when is good enough great? We'll talk about when perfectionism keeps us stuck. I hope you'll listen in. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Subscribe to The Soul Minimalist on Substack Episode 325 of the Lazy Genius Podcast: Dealing with Differences on How Something is Done Mythical Me: Finding Freedom from Constant Comparison by Richella Parham Marketing Made Easy: Why You Aren't Taking Action The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown The Quiet Collection app Order The Next Right Thing Guided Journal Grab a copy of my book The Next Right Thing Find me on Instagram @emilypfreeman Download the t...
2023-09-0516 min
Ana do marketing#EP15 - Exposição saudável nas redes sociais. É possível?No episódio de hoje, vamos falar sobre um tema muito importante: a exposição saudável nas redes sociais. Será que é possível conciliar a necessidade de compartilhar nossa vida online com o cuidado com nossa saúde mental? Vou explorar essa questão e compartilhar situações pessoais como foi que eu fiz (e ainda faço) para desenvolver uma relação saudável com as redes sociais hoje.
- Livro indicado no episódio: O Mito da Perfeição | Richella J. Parham.
2023-06-0325 min
Gathering ChurchPracticing Our Faith: Confession3/26/23 Richella Parham Psalm 86:5-10 / 1 John 1 Worship Gathering Live Stream Videos
2023-03-2900 min
Grace In Real Life podcastGrace Beneath the Waves: How to receive God's graceLearn how to receive God’s grace, three reasons you might reject, and three phrases to put on repeat to live a grace-filled life. Listen in. God’s grace is for the perfectionists, the ones who feel like they don’t belong, the ones who hate being vulnerable, and the ones who find their worth in metrics and knowledge. In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to receive God’s grace, three reasons you might reject, and three phrases to put on repeat to live a grace-filled life. If you’d like to learn more ab...
2023-03-1435 min
Gathering ChurchWhat Now? Acts 262/19/23 Richella Parham Pslam 95:1-7 / Acts 26:1-29 Worship Gathering Live Stream Videos
2023-02-2200 min
Friends in FormationSabbath · Reading Protestant and Catholic Authors · Praying for One AnotherWant to Suggest a Question?To submit a question for James, Richella, and Nate to consider discussing on Friends in Formation, email friends@renovare.org.Listener questions guide our hosts into a fruitful discussion about moving from theory to practice in the discipline of Sabbath, exploring historic Christian writers both inside and outside of your own tradition, and learning to pray for others.Three listener questions—I've become a John Mark Comer fan, thanks to your recommendation of his book, The Ruthless Elimination Hurry, on one o...
2023-01-2746 minGrace In Real Life podcastAdvent: JoyJoy is at the heart of Christ. And yet, joy is the noun I struggle with most. Joy causes a hitch in my throat that says, “But wait; what about all the hurt and sadness and violence?” Joy feels irrelevant or off-key or out of step in a world where: Human trafficking and slavery exist Women in the workplace face a wage disparity Racism flourishes Without provocation, one country attacks another country, and the world condemns with words, sends money, but doesn’t intervene. Joy feels like stand-up comedy at a funeral. And yet, de...
2022-12-1309 min
Ana do marketing#EP10 - Como ter um perfil profissional, bonito e organizado.Diariamente eu lido com empreendedoras que tem esse desejo de deixar cada vez mais o perfil de Instagram atrativo para atrair clientes. A verdade é que existem alguns pontos bem importantes na hora de transmitir isso, e é sobre esses pontos que eu conversei com vocês aqui.
Indicação de livro: O mito da perfeição: Liberte-se da exaustiva prática da comparação. (Richella J. Parham)
2022-12-0620 minGrace In Real Life podcastAdvent: FaithOur great, big, powerful God invites us to have the great, big powerful gift of faith. Yet, this feels daunting to us. But what if our great big powerful God who created and offers the great big powerful gift of faith understands the beauty of small steps? When we look at the faithful giants of our faith, may we see the great big outcomes AND the small steps of obedience. What if faith is a big gift made of small steps? What if this gift of belief is stitched together with questions and...
2022-12-0608 minGrace In Real Life podcastAdvent: HopeWe will revisit a well-worn story of a God who loves nearness with us and whose hallmark and name bear His With-ness. A story that started in the garden and ends in eternity. A story of a God who has taken the form of a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night, AND who put on flesh and dwelt among us. A story of the infinite turned infant. A story of a God whose kingdom has come, is here now, and will be forever. A st...
2022-11-2908 min
The Boundless ShowWhat I’d Tell My Dating Self: Episode 764Marrieds share lessons from their dating years, plus staying out of the comparison trap, and guarding your heart while waiting to get engaged.Featured musical artist: Zach WilliamsRoundtable: If I Had to Date AgainMarriage has a way of giving you a fresh perspective on dating; sometimes hindsight is 20/20. While getting to know someone with romantic potential can be exciting, how do you know if you’re discovering the things that are truly important in marriage? To help you date successfully with the fu...
2022-09-2253 minGrace In Real Life podcastGod, grace + emotions: Anger is not your enemy with Amber LiaWe’re talking about where God’s grace meets us in our anger. Anger is one of those dirty, little secrets no good Christian woman wants to talk about. We don’t like to admit that we can be so easily swayed into an emotion that triggers behavior that is so incredibly ugly. And yet… we all get angry. Some of us give full vent to our anger, and some of us stuff it down, so it leaks out in weird ways in unrelated moments. Amber and I talk through The two types of...
2022-09-2034 minGrace In Real Life podcastGod, grace + emotions: The grace of joy with Kimberly DavisHow can we experience more joy in our real lives? Our world seems bent on stressing us out, inducing anxiety, and making us worry. Kimberly and I talk through What may be blocking your joy, Two lies you may believe about joy, And two easy ways to automatically increase your joy. Key Quotes “When I’m looking up, that’s when I experience God’s joy.” - Speaker Kimberly Davis “Joy is a natural reaction to spending time with God in His presence.” - Speaker Kimberly Davis “God’s influence on your life is grounded totally in...
2022-09-0646 minGrace In Real Life podcastGod, grace + emotions: Practical grace when you feel not enough with Richella ParhamEvery area of my life is exposed to the toxic element of feeling less-than. In my writing, I feel like others are more reflective and thoughtful. On staff at our church, I feel like everyone else in staff meeting is more spiritually mature. In volunteering, I believe the other leaders connect better with the students. So how can we handle feeling less-than in real life? Richella and I talk through The difference between insecurity and a lack of confidence and humility, Healthy and practical ways to quit striving, And how to embrace community when y...
2022-08-3052 min
Girls Talking Life#95 Summer of Friendship - Celebration Over ComparisonHow do you react when your friend is shining in her gifting? Last week we talked about making new friends, starting conversations and being the inviter. One thing that can hold us back from starting new friendships or flourishing in our current ones...is comparison. We are in week nine of the Summer of Friendship series and special guest host, Sarah E. Westfall, joins us again to talk through CELEBRATION OVER COMPARISON. Sarah is a writer, speaker, podcast host, and director of community for hope*writers. Her work explores the intersection of faith...
2022-08-0808 min
So Much More: Scripture Meditation (Lectio Divina)S5 Ep 7B | Richella Parham on John 21 (Peter 7)Richella Parham is the author of Mythical Me: Finding Freedom from Constant Comparison. She also co-host’s the Friends in Formation podcast and serves as a member of the Ministry Team for Renovaré. Her heart is to help people dismantle their preconceived myths about identity and worth as a way to help them clear a path for surrendering to our compassionate God. Take a few minutes to meditate on John 21 and then tune into this interview to hear where God led Richella. Some highlights from our conversation: God’s encouragement to Richella that she can be presumptuous with him – when it comes...
2022-07-1338 min
So Much More: Scripture Meditation (Lectio Divina)S5 Ep 7A | Imaginative Prayer in John 21:15-22 (Peter 7)Meditation begins at 2:12 Imaginative prayer invites us to use our God-given sanctified imagination to slow down and enter a story of Scripture. This form of Scripture meditation helps us notice details we may have missed before. It also gives us an opportunity to talk to Jesus about what we noticed and why it matters to us – and most importantly, why it matters to him. Once you’ve listened to this Scripture Experience podcast, then head over to the next episode and catch the interview with Richella Parham to hear where the Lord led her. If you would like to go deeper...
2022-07-1320 min
The Superlatively Yes PodcastYouth is Wasted on the YoungHi Friends! Thank you so much for spending some time with us today. We hope you enjoy today's episode. Here are the show notes we promised you: QUESTION: Who do you suppose has the most secrets stashed in her attic or storage facility? J: Listeners, what you do not know is that we are podcasting from the hallway in Tanya’s house. T: The Office closet. QUESTION: Which one of us would defeat a serial killer if our lives turned into a cheesy horror film? QUESTION: Which one of us s...
2022-07-041h 03The Superlatively Yes PodcastYouth is Wasted on the YoungHi Friends! Thank you so much for spending some time with us today. We hope you enjoy today's episode. Here are the show notes we promised you: QUESTION: Who do you suppose has the most secrets stashed in her attic or storage facility? J: Listeners, what you do not know is that we are podcasting from the hallway in Tanya’s house. T: The Office closet. QUESTION: Which one of us would defeat a serial killer if our lives turned into a cheesy horror film? QUESTION: Which one of us s...
2022-07-041h 03
Friends in FormationSaying No to Good Things · Faith of Origin · Bodies and FormationWant to Suggest a Question?To submit a question for James, Richella, and Nate to consider discussing on Friends in Formation, email friends@renovare.org.----[1:26] In the stage of life me and my husband are in—we have three young children, jobs, and we are involved in our local church, there are lots of opportunities to do good things. When I sit down and look at our family calendar, I feel overwhelmed and unable to do all that I set out to do! How do I know what to say "no" to, and ho...
2022-05-2342 minFriends in FormationWomen in Ministry · The Trinity · Spiritual DirectionWant to Suggest a Question?To submit a question for James, Richella, and Nate to consider discussing on Friends in Formation, email friends@renovare.org.In this month’s episode of Friends in Formation, James, Richella, and Nate answer listener questions about women in ministry and gender roles, the Trinity, and Spiritual Direction.Show Notes[3:40] We've got several questions about women in ministry, question about gender roles, and different hurdles that women like a young mother might face for different spiritual practices.[19:08] A couple of listeners ha...
2021-09-2747 min
Everyone Has A Voice: Comeback Stories. Hope For A Better Tomorrow.Finding Freedom From Constant Comparison with Richella ParhamBorn with a very large birthmark, Richella found herself from a very young age in a pattern of constant comparison. "Sometimes what we hold as 'our truths' may not be true at all," Author of Mythical Me and Podcast Host of Friends In Formation.
2021-09-1027 minFriends in FormationHumility · Disappointment with God · Feeling Like a Square Peg at ChurchIn this month’s episode of Friends in Formation, James, Richella, and Nate discuss honest listener questions about growing in humility, being disappointed with God, and feeling like a square peg in a round hole at church.[3:12] What disciplines are helpful for growing humility, other than service? Also how do you define humility?[14:25] If I’m honest, I don’t think God has done well by me.[28:12] I feel like a square peg in a round hole when attending church. How widespread is spiritual abuse and what are its dangers?Resources MentionedRichella Parham, Mythical Me: Findin...
2021-06-2839 min
Unhurried Living | Helping Christians Rest Deeper & Lead BetterFinding Freedom from Constant Comparison (Richella Parham) (Summer of Unhurried Favorites)Over the summer, we are sharing ten episodes of our podcast we’re calling “Unhurried Favorites.” Today we’re sharing “Finding Freedom from Constant Comparison with Richella Parham.” Richella is a wise and trusted friend and I you’ll love the reminder to step out of the comparison trap and learn to more fully express your true self. We also wanted to let you know that beginning in September, Unhurried Living will give birth to a brand-new podcast, called “I Can Do That!” and it will be hosted by [me]. [I’ll] help you see the big picture and take your...
2021-06-2149 min
Gathering ChurchBeloved: Baptism & Identity05/02/21 Curt Lowndes & Richella Parham Matthew 3:13-17 Virtual Worship Gathering Video
2021-05-0400 min
Gathering ChurchDo You See?02/28/21 Curt Lowndes, Ray Beal, Richella Parham, & Peyton Crump (testimony) Luke 7:36-50 Virtual Worship Gathering Video
2021-03-0100 min
Life with God: A Renovaré PodcastRichard Foster, James Catford, Richella Parham — Introducing Friends in FormationRichard Foster helps introduce a new podcast from Renovaré called Friends in Formation, featuring Nathan Foster, James Catford, and Richella Parham.
2021-01-1526 minFriends in FormationIntroducing Friends in FormationWelcome to a new podcast from Renovaré where three very different friends—James Catford, Nathan Foster, and Richella Parham—discuss listener questions about life and faith, with the goal of listening, learning, and helping one another go deeper with God.
2021-01-1319 min
Gathering ChurchLife on the Vine: Self-Control11/15/20 Curt Lowndes, Ray Beale, & Richella Parham Galatians 5:22-25 & Colossians 3:1-14 Virtual Worship Gathering Video
2020-11-1600 min
Gathering ChurchLife on the Vine: Kindness10/18/20 Curt Lowndes & Richella Parham Galatians 5:22-25 & Luke 6:27-36 Virtual Worship Gathering Video
2020-10-2000 min
You Don't Have To Be Perfect Podcast with Vanessa LuuHow Comparison is Toxic to Your SoulInside today’s Podcast, I have with me Richella Parham. She is a wife, mother, writer, and author of the award-winning book, Mythical Me. I’m so blessed to have her here today because I know she has a lot of great encouragement and practical application for us on how to stop the habit of comparison. Comparison is usually a very big component of perfectionism. It’s that constant evaluation of ourselves against the standards of this world. Are we measuring up? Can we try harder? Will we ever be enough? Believe it or not, these thoughts and questions we ask...
2020-10-0945 min
Worth Your TimeAlexandra Hoover: Women, the Church and Holy SurrenderAlexandra Hoover is on fire right now. As an author, speaker, writer, ministry leader and Mom, she feels called by God to lead women with words and truth. Her regular writing on social media inspires women daily and cuts through the self-help lies to remind us we are only who we are through Jesus.She just announced a book deal for 2022 and recently released a devotional, as well as a regular IGLive show "Hard and Holy," as well as being a regular guest on other people's shows. I loved speaking with her about her passion for women...
2020-09-2245 min
Gathering ChurchLife on the Vine: Love09/20/20 Curt Lowndes & Richella Parham Galatians 5:22-25 & 1 John 4:7-21 Virtual Worship Gathering Video
2020-09-2100 min
Gathering ChurchSabbath Reorientation09/06/20 Curt Lowndes Genesis 1:31-2:3 Virtual Worship Gathering Video Daily Prayers for Uncertain Times by Richella Parham
2020-09-0700 min
Gathering ChurchIn Our Midst08/30/20 Curt Lowndes & Mason Neiman Exodus 40:34-38 (Apologies for audio recording difficulties) Virtual Worship Gathering Video Daily Prayers for Uncertain Times by Richella Parham
2020-08-3100 minGathering ChurchWilling Hearts08/23/20 Curt Lowndes & Jessica Neiman Exodus 35:20-35 Virtual Worship Gathering Video Daily Prayers for Uncertain Times by Richella Parham
2020-08-2400 minGathering ChurchGod’s Call to Faithfulness in the Wilderness [Natasha Sistrunk Robinson]08/16/20 Natasha Sistrunk Robinson Exodus 32-34 Virtual Worship Gathering Video Daily Prayers for Uncertain Times by Richella Parham A Sojourner’s Truth: Choosing Freedom and Courage in a Divided World by Natasha Sistrunk Robinson
2020-08-1700 minGathering ChurchTen Words08/09/20 Mason Neiman & Richella Parham Exodus 19:3-6; 20:1-21 Virtual Worship Gathering Video Daily Prayers for Uncertain Times by Richella Parham
2020-08-1000 minGathering ChurchWilderness Needs08/02/20 Curt Lowndes, Mason Neiman, Laura Yost-Grande Exodus 16:1-18 Virtual Worship Gathering Video Daily Prayers for Uncertain Times by Richella Parham
2020-08-0300 minGathering ChurchA New Way07/26/20 Curt Lowndes Exodus 14:10-31 Virtual Worship Gathering Video Daily Prayers for Uncertain Times by Richella Parham
2020-07-2700 minGathering ChurchFast Food07/19/20 Curt Lowndes, Mason Neiman, Richella Parham Exodus 12:1-14 Virtual Worship Gathering Video Daily Prayers for Uncertain Times by Richella Parham
2020-07-2000 minGathering ChurchArm Wrestling07/12/20 Curt Lowndes Exodus 5:1-2 & 9:13-35 (excluding verses 31-32) Virtual Worship Gathering Video Daily Prayers for Uncertain Times by Richella Parham
2020-07-1400 min
Worth Your TimeRichella Parham: Find Freedom From ComparisonRichella Parham is a mom of three, writer and author of the book, "Mythical Me: Finding Freedom From Constant Comparison." Throughout her life, Richella has struggle with comparison -- from appearance to achievements to personality traits. As an adult, she finally found a breakthrough and writes about the many cultural and spiritual myths so many women believe to their detriment.In today's interview, I chat with Richella about growing up with a rare skin condition that she felt set her apart, and how that contributed to her comparison mindset. We also talk about how she's dealt with...
2020-07-0759 minGathering ChurchCall & Response07/05/20 Mason Neiman Exodus 4:1-17 Virtual Worship Gathering Video Daily Prayers for Uncertain Times by Richella Parham
2020-07-0600 min
The CartographersStephanie Lobdell on Transforming our Ordinary LossesAshley Hales and Stephanie Lobdell talk about loss shaming, church hurt, and we can lean into a narrative of hope in practical ways right now.Rev. Stephanie Lobdell, MDiv, is a pastor and writer. She served as co-lead pastor with her husband, Tommy, for ten years and is now the Campus Pastor at Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Ohio. She is the author of Signs of Life: Resurrecting Hope out of Ordinary Losses and co-author of Lenten Postcards. Stephanie and Tommy have two children, Josephine and Jack.Other applicable epi...
2020-07-0332 min
The Breathing Room{Richella Parham} on Comparison and CommunityOn this episode Elizabeth shares the microphone with writer, speaker, and ministry leader, Richella Parham. They discuss how to discern between healthy and unhealthy comparison, as well as the effects social media is having on our identity and well-being, and what we can do in response. This one is guaranteed to leave you feeling lighter! You can find Richella at www.impartinggrace.com and Elizabeth at breathingroom.life
2020-07-0100 minGathering ChurchGo06/28/20 Curt Lowndes, Richella Parham, Mason Neiman Exodus 2:23-3:15 Virtual Worship Gathering Video Daily Prayers for Uncertain Times by Richella Parham
2020-06-2900 minGathering ChurchGod’s Midwives06/21/20 Curt Lowndes Exodus 1:6-2:10 Virtual Worship Gathering Video Daily Prayers for Uncertain Times by Richella Parham
2020-06-2200 min
Gathering ChurchConversions on the Way06/14/20 Curt Lowndes, Carlos Womack, Amy Crump, & Bobby Stewart Acts 9:1-19 Virtual Worship Gathering Video Daily Prayers for Uncertain Times by Richella Parham
2020-06-1500 min
More to Be Podcast#538: Finding Freedom from ComparisonDo you find yourself constantly comparing yourself to the people around you?Are you always wishing to have a more put-together life, be more in shape, or friendlier like the women you see on your Facebook feed?Does the comparison trap leave you feeling exhausted and self-loathing?If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then listening to the latest More to Be Podcast is a must. Our guest, Richella Parham, removes the shame of comparison by exposing what causes it in the first place. With tenderness and...
2020-06-1553 min
Gathering ChurchIn Common06/07/20 Mason Neiman, Curt Lowndes, & Richella Parham Acts 2:42-47 Virtual Worship Gathering Video Daily Prayers for Uncertain Times by Richella Parham
2020-06-0800 min
Gathering ChurchPentecost05/31/20 Mason Neiman, Curt Lowndes, & Richella Parham Acts 1:1-11 & 2:1-4 Virtual Worship Gathering Video Daily Prayers for Uncertain Times by Richella Parham
2020-06-0100 min
Gathering ChurchThe Apocalypse of Jesus: Peter05/24/20 Curt Lowndes, Richella Parham, & Mason Neiman John 21:15-22 Virtual Worship Gathering Video Daily Prayers for Uncertain Times by Richella Parham
2020-05-2500 min
Gathering ChurchThe Apocalypse of Jesus: The Disciples II05/17/20 Curt Lowndes, Richella Parham, & Mason Neiman John 21:1-14 Virtual Worship Gathering Video Daily Prayers for Uncertain Times by Richella Parham
2020-05-1800 min
Friends of a Featherep. 131: Richella Parham: Mythical MeHi friend! Last time we were together, you heard from three of my friends about how they are doing in quarantine. I love how they have each transitioned into quarantine so beautifully and how they encourage me in my walk with Jesus. You can listen one episode back , number 130. In these uncertain times, I find it so refreshing to hear from Godly women raised up to encourage other women in our faith. I so enjoyed my chat with my guest today. Today’s episode is with Richella Parham, She is a wife, mom to three adu...
2020-05-1543 min
Gathering ChurchThe Apocalypse of Jesus: The Disciples I05/10/20 Curt Lowndes & Richella Parham John 20:19-29 Virtual Worship Gathering Video Daily Prayers for Uncertain Times by Richella Parham
2020-05-1100 min
Gathering ChurchThe Apocalypse of Jesus: Mary Magdalene05/03/20 Curt Lowndes & Richella Parham John 20:11-18 Virtual Worship Gathering Video
2020-05-0400 min
The Collected PodcastS2 Episode 15- Richella ParhamRichella Parham is the author of Mythical Me: Finding Freedom from Constant Comparison from InterVarsity Press. She has blogged for over a decade at ImpartingGrace.com. Richella serves as a member of the Ministry Team and as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of Renovaré, a Christian spiritual formation ministry. She also serves as Worship Coordinator for The Gathering Church of Chapel Hill/Durham, North Carolina, and is a member of Redbud Writers Guild. The mother of three young adult sons, Richella lives in Durham with her husband, Jack.
CONNECT WITH RICHELLA:
IG: @richellaparham
2020-04-2300 min
Gathering ChurchA Living Body04/19/20 Mark Acuff, Curt Lowndes, & Richella Parham 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Virtual Worship Gathering Video
2020-04-1900 min
Gathering ChurchA Risen Body (Easter)04/12/20 Curt Lowndes, Mark Acuff, & Richella Parham Mark 16:1-8 Virtual Worship Gathering Video
2020-04-1300 min
Gathering ChurchA Humble Body04/05/20 Curt Lowndes, Mark Acuff, & Richella Parham John 12:1-19 Virtual Worship Gathering Video
2020-04-0600 min
Oak Church SermonsWorshipping the God Who is Working Even When We Can’t See It (Palm Sunday)04/05/2020
John 12:12-19
Kurt Bubalo
Testimony by Jessica Farmer
Godly Play at Home
More resources for the sermon and season:
Crafted into Christlikeness (2020 Oak Church Lenten Devotional Guide)
Mythical Me: Finding Freedom from Constant Comparison by Richella Parham (RTN Theology #15 podcast)
Where Goodness Still Grows: Reclaiming Virtue in an Age of Hypocrisy by Amy Peterson (RTN Theology #20podcast)
A Prayer Journal by Flannery O’Connor
The Dangers of Christian Practice: On Wayward Gifts, Characteristic Damage, and Sin by Lauren Winner
Hammer is the Prayer by Christian Wiman
Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster
A Guidebook to Prayer by MaryKate Morse
Songs for T...
2020-04-0600 minSermons from Oak ChurchWorshipping the God Who is Working Even When We Can’t See It (Palm Sunday)04/05/2020 John 12:12-19 Kurt Bubalo Testimony by Jessica Farmer Godly Play at Home More resources for the sermon and season: Crafted into Christlikeness (2020 Oak Church Lenten Devotional Guide) Mythical Me: Finding Freedom from Constant Comparison by Richella Parham (RTN Theology #15 podcast) Where Goodness Still Grows: Reclaiming Virtue in an Age of Hypocrisy by Amy Peterson (RTN […]
2020-04-0632 minGathering ChurchA Peaceful Body03/29/20 Mark Acuff, Curt Lowndes, Richella Parham Colossians 3:12-17 Reader: Leandra Ganko GC Kids Video Follow on social media: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Website | Email Newsletter Every Praise by Hezekiah Walker Every praise is to our God Every word of worship with one accord Every praise, every praise is to our God! Sing hallelujah to […]
2020-03-2900 minGathering ChurchA Gifted Body03/22/20 Mark Acuff, Curt Lowndes, Laura Yost-Grande, & Richella Parham Acts 4:23-31 GC Kids Lesson: Good Fruit! Follow on social media: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Website | Email Newsletter Abba I Belong to You by Lee Anderson Abba I belong to you, Belong Belong Because the very things I think drive you away, They draw you […]
2020-03-2200 min
Gathering ChurchA Holy Body03/15/20 Mark Acuff, Curt Lowndes, & Richella Parham 1 Peter 2:4-10 Sign up for email updates.
2020-03-1500 minSermons from Oak ChurchThe Language of Community [Richella Parham]03/08/2020 1 John 1:1-9 Richella Parham “The aim of God in history is the creation of an all-inclusive community of loving persons, with Himself included in that community as its prime sustainer and most glorious inhabitant.” -Dallas Willard “‘In confession there takes place a breakthrough to community. Sin wants to be alone with people. It takes them away […]
2020-03-0938 minSermons from Oak ChurchHammer is the Prayer03/01/2020 Philippians 4:4-9 Chris Breslin “To clasp the hands in prayer is the beginning of an uprising against the disorder of the world.” -Karl Barth More resources for the sermon and season: Slides from March 1, 2020 Crafted into Christlikeness (2020 Oak Church Lenten Devotional Guide) Mythical Me: Finding Freedom from Constant Comparison by Richella Parham (RTN Theology […]
2020-03-0230 min
Veracity HillEpisode 190: Mythical MeAre you constantly comparing yourself to others? In today’s episode Kurt talks with Richella Parham, author of Mythical Me, a 2019 IVP Reader’s Choice Award Winner.
2020-02-291h 08
Our Island in the City PodcastConversation with Richella ParhamIn Episode #04, my friend Richella mixes a beautiful vulnerability with deep theology in her own personal story, as shared in her recently released book Mythical Me: Finding Freedom From Constant Comparison (IVP.) Richella is one of the people who helped me understand more fully how the Trinity first modeled the concept of community. It's mind blowing! Come join our fun and informative conversation. Besides a speaker and author, Richella is the Vice Chair of Renovare, US. You can find her on IG, FB or www.richellajparham.com.
2020-02-2534 min
Things AboveConversation with Richella ParhamIn this episode, James Bryan Smith has a Things Above Conversation with longtime friend and author Richella Parham. She is the author of Mythical Me: Finding Freedom from Constant Comparison, published by InterVarsity Press (October 2019) and of the Renovaré resource A Spiritual Formation Primer. Her online home is Imparting Grace; her physical home is […]
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2020-02-1949 minThe CartographersRichella Parham on Comparison Beyond the Life Hack AnswersWhen we realize we’ve been sucked into comparison, what do we do? When the “you’re perfect” line or the 5 steps to stop comparing” doesn’t cut it, how do we grow?Richella J. Parham is the author of Mythical Me: Finding Freedom from Constant Comparison (InterVarsity Press) and A Spiritual Formation Primer (Renovaré). She has blogged for over a decade at ImpartingGrace.com. Richella serves as a member of the Ministry Team and as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of Renovaré, a Christian spiritual formation ministry. She also serves as Worship Coordinator for The Gathering Chu...
2020-02-1338 min
Unhurried Living | Helping Christians Rest Deeper & Lead BetterFinding Freedom from Constant Comparison (Gem with Richella Parham)Personality. Achievements. Skills. Relationships. Appearance. Richella Parham was haunted by thoughts of not measuring up. She writes, “No matter how well-intentioned the teachings or pithy the advice, I found that most of it didn’t help me change.” She discovered that cultural and spiritual myths about others, God, and ourselves keep us trapped. From there she found that the journey is a spiritual one. If you’ve ever suffered from tortured moments of comparison on Facebook, in the office, or in the hallway at church, you’ll benefit from this fresh perspective. Welcome to the Unhurried Living Podcast!Richella...
2020-02-1049 min
Mom Wants MoreConnection VS Comparison with Richella ParhamWe all know that Comparison can be a harmful trap, but unfortunately knowledge alone isn't enough to keep us from encountering it in our everyday lives. Sometimes it may be just far enough under the surface of our conscious mind that we never even notice we're operating from a place of comparison or insecurity. Today we sat down with Richella Parham, author of Mythical Me: Finding Freedom from Constant Comparison to break down different types of comparison (maybe they're not ALL bad?) as well as how we can remove the comparison traps hidden in plain sight among...
2020-02-0448 min
Our Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.218: Robin Dance and Seasons of DoubtHave you ever had a season where you doubted God? Do you fear that one of your children will never come back to faith? Do you wonder if God is angry at you for asking hard questions? Today Robin Dance joins us to share how God brought her through a long season of doubt, and how she ultimately ended up on the other side of it. If you’re struggling through darkness today and don’t know where to find the light, this interview is a great place to start. Macon, Georgia B...
2020-02-0445 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.218: Robin Dance and Seasons of DoubtHave you ever had a season where you doubted God? Do you fear that one of your children will never come back to faith? Do you wonder if God is angry at you for asking hard questions? Today Robin Dance joins us to share how God brought her through a long season of doubt, and how she ultimately ended up on the other side of it. If you’re struggling through darkness today and don’t know where to find the light, this interview is a great place to start. Macon, Georgia B...
2020-02-0445 min
Girls Talking Life#32 Richella Parham [Finding Freedom from Constant Comparison]Do you compare yourself to other people? Do you add up all the best features your friends and acquaintances and try to measure up? Without realizing it, we can fall into a pattern of continual comparison that becomes exhausting. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Richella Parham joins me today to boldly share her story about the comparison trap she found herself in. Richella and I talk about when she first realized this was a problem in her life. She tells us how she would see the best attributes of others, measure herself against th...
2020-02-0348 min
RTN TheologyPlenty to Be Me, Not Enough to Be Everything: Richella Parham on the ‘Mythical Me’Bob and Chris sit down with Richella Parham to talk about her debut book, Mythical Me: Finding Freedom from Constant Comparison. Richella talks about the trap of comparing ourselves to others and the way that a distorted picture of ourselves and others creates a distorted picture of God, and vice versa. Richella’s writing is as interesting, accessible, and deep as this interview. We touch on the work of Richella’s mentor Dallas Willard, as well as some of Richella’s favorite hymns.
2020-01-231h 00
Dear DaughtersFreedom from Comparison | Richella Parham | DD 109Who are you comparing yourself to and what kind of heartache is it creating in your life? Richella Parham is a spiritual mama with all kinds of hard-earned wisdom on learning how to be free from the comparison trap that wrecks so many lives. Richella is an author, on the Board of Directors at Renovaré and is a member of Redbud Writers Guild. In her own words, she had these four things to say about herself: “I am one of three sisters. And I have three sons.” “I am a military trivia/history ne...
2020-01-1552 minLife with God: A Renovaré PodcastRichella Parham — Finding Freedom from Constant Comparison (Part 2)"Your gifts don't serve to show me up, they serve to hold me up." Author and Renovaré Ministry team member Richella Parham continues her conversation with Nathan Foster about how to overcome the trap of comparison.
2019-12-0937 min
Fierce and LovelyDiscovering Freedom From ComparisonBeth Bruno and Richella Parham talk about the very normal and yet crippling beast of comparison so many of us struggle with. In Richella's new book, Mythical Me, she writes of her own story of comparison due to a visible birthmark as well as her lifelong journey of comparing herself to a composite woman. Finally determining to end the constant comparison, she launched out on a quest to find freedom.Connect with Richella:FacebookInstagramTwitterWebsiteMythical Me Book Connect with Beth:
2019-11-1232 min
Fierce and LovelyDiscovering Freedom From ComparisonBeth Bruno and Richella Parham talk about the very normal and yet crippling beast of comparison so many of us struggle with. In Richella's new book, Mythical Me, she writes of her own story of comparison due to a visible birthmark as well as her lifelong journey of comparing herself to a composite woman. Finally determining to end the constant comparison, she launched out on a quest to find freedom.Connect with Richella:FacebookInstagramTwitterWebsiteMythical Me Book Connect with Beth:
2019-11-1232 minLife with God: A Renovaré PodcastRichella Parham — Finding Freedom from Constant Comparison (Part 1)Author and Renovaré Ministry team member Richella Parham talks with Nathan Foster about her new book Mythical Me: Finding Freedom from Constant Comparison.
2019-11-1127 min
Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian WomenAiming to Bless Not Impress: A Conversation about Comparison with Author Richella ParhamWhen you interact with others do you want to bless them or impress them? Heather Creekmore and author of a new book on comparison, Richella Parham have a fantastic discussion about how they've both struggled with comparison and body image. Don't miss the second half of this extended length episode where we unlock the secret to blessing not impressing! Links from today's show: Richella's blog: Imparting Grace Richella's book, "Mythical Me: Finding Freedom from Constant Comparison." Richella on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest Compared to Who? Book Compared to...
2019-11-0444 min
Little Spark ShortsEps 165. | Constant Comparisons, Guest, Richella ParhamMoving from comparison to contentment This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sparkmymuse.substack.com/subscribe
2019-10-2358 min
Embark On A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Next-Level.Mythical Me: Finding Freedom from Constant Comparison by Richella ParhamPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/417348to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Mythical Me: Finding Freedom from Constant Comparison
Author: Richella Parham
Narrator: Richella Parham
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 40 minutes
Release date: October 22, 2019
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
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Do you ever find yourself stuck in the comparison trap? Speaker and author Richella Parham knows what this feels like. “I couldn’t break free from admiring one person’s achievements, someone else’s personality, another’s skills, yet another’s relationships. And don’t get me started on how I looked at other people’s appearances,” she writes. “I was haunted by the admirable att...
2019-10-225h 40Discover the Best Audio Stories in Religion & Spirituality, Counseling & InspirationalMythical Me: Finding Freedom from Constant Comparison by Richella ParhamPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/417348to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Mythical Me: Finding Freedom from Constant Comparison
Author: Richella Parham
Narrator: Richella Parham
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 40 minutes
Release date: October 22, 2019
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
Do you ever find yourself stuck in the comparison trap? Speaker and author Richella Parham knows what this feels like. “I couldn’t break free from admiring one person’s achievements, someone else’s personality, another’s skills, yet another’s relationships. And don’t get me started on how I looked at other people’s appearances,” she writes. “I was haunted by the admirable att...
2019-10-225h 40
2019-10-1400 min
Gathering Church10th Anniversary Celebration06/02/19 Kim Hanauer, Ashleigh & Mike Raabe, Bobby & LaClaire Stewart, Richella Parham, Mark Acuff, and Chris Breslin Matthew 9:9-13
2019-06-0300 min
Life with God: A Renovaré PodcastRichella Parham — The Liturgy of WaitingIn this Advent season of expectation, Renovaré Ministry team member and author Richella Parham joins Nathan again to talk about what she calls the liturgy of waiting.
2017-12-0435 min
Life with God: A Renovaré PodcastRichella Parham — Incarnation, Creativity, and the Divine Dance of the TrinityNathan talks again with writer and Renovaré Ministry team member Richella Parham, this time about the incarnation, creativity, and discovering the divine dance of the Trinity.
2017-05-0135 minGathering ChurchOn The Way : Traveling With Jesus IIRichella Parham 3/12/17 Luke 10:38-42 [sc_embed_player fileurl=”http://www.allgather.org/wp-content/uploads/audio/gc2017_03_12.mp3″] Listen to the podcast
2017-03-1400 min
2017-03-1200 min
Sermons from Oak ChurchThe Power and Glory of the Kingdom [Richella Parham]11/20/2016 Ephesians 3:14-21 Richella Parham The kingdom and the power and the glory, The very things we all want for ourselves! We want to be the hero of the story And leave the others on their dusty shelves. How subtly we seek to keep the kingdom, How brutally we hold on to the power, Our glory always means […]
2016-11-2938 minGathering ChurchHearing God: PrayerRichella Parham 10/16/16 Luke 24:13-32 [sc_embed_player fileurl=”http://www.allgather.org/wp-content/uploads/audio/gc2016_10_16.mp3″] Listen to the podcast
2016-10-1900 min2016-10-1600 minGathering ChurchMoments that Amazed Jesus – Hope and FaithRichella Parham 7/10/16 Mark 5:21-43 [sc_embed_player fileurl=”http://www.allgather.org/wp-content/uploads/audio/TGC7.10.16.mp3″] Listen to the podcast “Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.” – Mark 5:36
2016-07-1300 min
Life with God: A Renovaré PodcastRichella Parham — Stopping Comparison in Its TracksAuthor and Renovaré Ministry team member Richella Parham talks with Nathan Foster about overcoming the crippling effects of comparison.
2016-03-2826 min