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Obscure ChatterObscure ChatterTAS Rewind: Halloween Special 2010 with Many Special Guests!Artwork by Steve Yurko Terri Doty hosted That Anime Show’s very first Halloween Special all by her lonesome in late 2010. There are personal stories as well as submissions from lovely TAS listeners. And don’t worry! J. Michael Tatum and Stephen Hoff do show up and tell a few stories and anecdotes surrounding the best holiday of the year! Joining the TAS trio are: Jamie Marchi Jean-Luc Hester Stephanie Young-Brehm David Brehm Tia Ballard Alexis Tipton Todd Haberkorn TAS may contain content and strong language that some listeners may find dist...2024-10-171h 48The Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotStart a New Story - You and MeWelcome to The Thoughtful Spot - the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester.   Today, on the last episode of this series, I’m going to talk about how God might be inviting each of us to start a new story in our lives.Scripture Reference:2 Corinthians 5:17  (NLT)Questions to Ponder:We don’...2024-01-0706 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotStart a New Story - The WisemenWelcome to The Thoughtful Spot - the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester.   Today, on the fifth episode of this series, I’m going to talk about the wise men and how they sought out a new story and then embraced and protected it for all of us.Scripture Reference:Matthew 2:1–12     (NLT)Questions to...2023-12-2907 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotStart a New Story - The ShepherdsWelcome to The Thoughtful Spot - the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester.   Today, on the fourth episode of this series, I’m going to talk about the shepherds and their amazing invitation to start a new story. Scripture Reference:Luke 2:8-20    (NLT)Colossians 3:23   (NLT)Questions to PonderI imagine the...2023-12-2507 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotStart a New Story - Mary and JosephWelcome to The Thoughtful Spot - the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester.   Today, on the third episode of this special Advent series, I’m going to talk about Mary and Joseph and their courageous willingness to trust God with their new story. Scripture Reference:Luke 1:26-38   (NLT)Matthew 1:18-24  (NLT)Questions t...2023-12-1509 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotStart a New Story - Zechariah and ElizabethWelcome to The Thoughtful Spot - the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester.   Today’s episode is the second in this special Advent series.  If you missed the first episode, I hope will go back and listen to it first.Scripture Reference:Luke 1: 11-25  (NLT)Questions to PonderWhy do you thi...2023-12-0806 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotStart A New Story - IntroductionWelcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester.   After taking some time off, I’m excited to come back with a special series for Advent. I’m going to be sharing an Advent study that I wrote called Start a New Story: Retelling the Christmas Story to Help You Start a New One. Over the next f...2023-12-0505 minWhy CAN\'T We Talk About That?Why CAN'T We Talk About That?S2E11 - Baptizing The Dead: A Conversation With Terri Chamberlain Items discussed in this episode : Megadeth, Metallica, Country Music, Keith Urban, Tom Petty, The Eagles, Godsmack, Tool, Ashes Anew, Papa Roach, Five Finger Death Punch, Breaking Benjamin, The Beach Boys, Shinedown, Three Days Grace, Whackamole, The Revivalist, Falling In Reverse, No Turning Back, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Raising Kids, Trans Rights, Bullying, Suicide, Stolen Elections, Joe Biden, Ted Cruz, Ron DeSantis, Does Love Require Approval?, Heaven & Hell, Mormonism, Baptisms For The Dead, The Trinity, Asking For Forgiveness, And Salesmen.   PLAYLIST FOR THIS EPISODE:             AC/DC – Rock And Roll Ain’t Noise Po...2023-09-272h 55The Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotFrom Droplets to CloudsWelcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester.   On today’s episode, I’m going to talk about how we are so much stronger in community than on our own.  Scripture References:Philippians 1:27 (NLT)Philippians 2:2 (NLT)Click here to sign-up for my email newsletter.Facebook: www.facebook.com...2022-07-1305 minMurder on the MarketMurder on the MarketEp. 10 - Annastasia HesterJune 10, 2016 - A 911 operator in Gresham, Oregon receives a horrific phone call from a woman saying that she has been stabbed "all over". Tune in to hear about this bizarre case involving polyamory, pirates, and plenty 'o roommates!2022-06-3045 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotWhat Should I Wear Today?Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester.   On today’s episode, I’m going to talk about what we should wear and why it matters.Scripture Reference:Ephesians 6:10-17     (NLT) Click here to sign-up for my email newsletter.Website:  www.terrihester.com2022-06-2808 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotTake HeartWelcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester.   On today’s episode, I hope to encourage you with message of hope for facing times of trouble in your life or in the world.Scripture Reference:John 16:33    (NLT) Quote:The world has changed and it's going to keep cha...2022-06-1505 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotSeeking a Secure ConnectionWelcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester.   On today’s episode, I’m going to talk about how we can protect ourselves spiritually. Scripture Reference:Philippians 4:8   (NLT) Click here to sign-up for my email newsletter.Website:  www.terrihester.comFollow me on Facebook2022-06-0805 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotJoy OverflowingWelcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester.   On today’s episode, I’m going to talk about living a life of joy that overflows onto others.Scripture Reference:Galatians 5:22  (NLT) Quote:"Joy does not simply happen to us.  We have to choose joy and keep choosing...2022-06-0105 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotWorshiping CreativelyWelcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester.   On this episode, I’m going to talk about worshipping creatively and with an open heart.Scripture Reference:Psalm 100 (NLT)Click here to sign-up for my email newsletter.Website:  www.terrihester.comFollow me on Facebook2022-05-2406 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotServing CreativelyWelcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester.  Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve been focusing on creativity.  First, I shared some ideas about what it means to be created in God’s image to be creative.  Next, I shared some thoughts about how we can live creatively.  On today’s episode, I’m going to ta...2022-05-1805 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotLiving CreativelyWelcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester.   On this episode, I’m going to talk about how we can live our lives creatively.Quotes:“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.”  ~Henry David Thoreau"Do not stop thinking of life as an advent...2022-05-1106 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotCreated for CreativityWelcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester.   On this episode, I’m going to talk about our Creator and the creative nature He gave to each of us.Scripture Reference:Genesis 1:27 NLTGenesis 2:19-20a NLT Click here to sign-up for my email newsletter.Website:  www.terriheste...2022-05-0306 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotA Light that Won't Go OutWelcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester.   Easter Sunday has come and gone, but the season of Easter has not.  In the church, we call this season Eastertide.  On today’s episode, I’m going to talk about finding the One who is our constant source of light and living as Easter people who share th...2022-04-2705 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotWe are the ChurchWelcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester.   On this episode, I’m going to talk about how important it is for each of us to be the church in the world.Scripture Reference:Acts 6:2-4 Ephesians 4:11-14  Click here to sign-up for my email newsletter.Website: ...2022-03-2306 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotHiding Under the CoversWelcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester.   On today’s episode, I’m going to talk about fear and the assurance we have from God that He is always with us. Scripture Reference:Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)Joshua 1:9 (NIV) Quote:Never be afraid to trust an unknown futu...2022-03-1705 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotThe Widows MiteWelcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester.   On today’s episode, I’m going to talk about the story of the widow’s mite and how I saw the story lived out in modern life. Scripture Reference:Luke 21:1-4 (NLT)2 Corinthians 9:7 (NLT)Click here to sign-up for my email news...2022-03-0805 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotLet's Be a Separate PeopleWelcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester.  On today’s episode, I’m going to talk about living our lives differently than the way the world would have us live.If you have never read the book of Esther, I highly recommend that you do. It’s an amazing story about a faithful a...2022-02-2305 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotIt Matters!Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester.   On today’s episode, I’m going to talk about the importance of integrity, love for our neighbors, and kindness.  As followers of Christ, the way we live our lives really matters.Scripture Reference:1 John 2:3-6 (NLT) Click here to sign-up for...2022-02-1505 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotBecoming God's Valentines in the WorldWelcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester.   On today’s episode, I’m going to talk about becoming God’s “valentines” in the world.  And this message is as much for me as it is for you.  It’s something I need to do better.Podcast Theme Scriptures:Romans 12:2 Philippi...2022-02-0905 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotLet It GoWelcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester.   On today’s episode, I’m going to talk about turning our worries over to God and letting go of them when we do. Scripture Reference:Philippians 4:6-7Click here to sign-up for my email newsletter.Website:  www.terrihester...2022-02-0205 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotJoin the SymphonyWelcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester.   On today’s episode, I’m going to talk about singing songs of praise to God even when we don’t feel like it.  Scripture Reference:Psalm 150 NIVSymphony by Josh Wilson.Click here to sign-up for my email newslet...2022-01-2506 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotIt's Okay to Follow the Crowd...SometimesWelcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester.   On today’s episode, I’m going to talk about following the crowd. Scripture Reference:Matthew 4:18-22   NLTClick here to sign-up for my email newsletter.Website:  www.terrihester.comFollow me on Facebook2022-01-1905 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotLet's Start with PrayerWelcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester.   On today’s episode, I’m going to talk about what I think is the best way to begin this new year.Scripture Reference:2 Chronicles 6:12-14  NLT2 Chronicles 6:40  NLTClick here to sign-up for my email newsletter.Website:  www.terrihest...2022-01-1207 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotWonder, Awe, and ThankfulnessWelcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester.   Thanksgiving is next week, so on today’s episode, I’m going to talk about wonder and awe and thankfulness. Quote:“Wisdom begins in wonder.”  ~SocratesScripture Reference:Psalm 33:6-9 NLTClick here to sign-up for my...2021-11-1706 minMaking It Big In 30 MinutesMaking It Big In 30 MinutesEdwin Hill, MFA ‘03 on Making It as a Crime NovelistEmersonians may know Edwin as one of their professors, but the outside world knows him as the critically-acclaimed writer of mystery and crime fiction who penned the popular Hester Thursby series. But Edwin wasn’t an overnight sensation. He and Terri chat about what finally inspired him to be a full time writer after a long career in the publishing industry and why he encourages his students to break the rules of writing. Recorded on August 5, 20212021-11-1631 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotPerception vs. RealityWelcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester.   On this episode, I’m going to talk about perception and reality and why they matter.Website:  www.terrihester.comFollow me on Facebook2021-11-1006 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotShowing ReverenceWelcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester.   On this episode, I’m going to talk about having reverence for the Word of God as found in the Scriptures.Scripture References:Matthew 22:29  NLT2 Timothy 3:14-17   NLTWebsite:  www.terrihester.comFollow me on Facebook2021-11-0205 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotLook For the RainbowWelcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester.   On this episode, I’m going to talk about rainbows and clouds and finding God’s love and light, even on a very cloudy day.Quotes:And when it rains on your parade, look up rather than down. Without the rain, ther...2021-10-1905 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotEncore - Faith and FriendshipWelcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester. I posted the first full episode of this podcast on October 6, 2020,  and I'd like to celebrate one year of podcasting by sharing that first episode again.Our friendships really matter--they matter in our daily life, in our good times and bad times, and in...2021-10-1306 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotAnchored in the WordWelcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester.  On today’s episode I’m going to talk about the importance of staying anchored in the Word of God.Scripture References:Romans 12:2  NLTPhilippians 4:8  NLTActs 27:29-32 NLT Romans 15:4  NLTHebrew 6:19a NLTSome Anchor Verses:Philippians 4:13Isaiah 40:31; 41:10Joshua 1:9Romans 8:35-39Psalm 28:7 ...2021-10-0606 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotIt Is WellWelcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester.  On today’s episode, I’m going to talk about our Heavenly Father’s love for us and about being able to say and believe the words, “It is well with my soul."Scripture Reference:Romans 8:38-39  NLTRomans 15:13  NLTWebsite:  www.terrihester.c...2021-09-2906 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotFacing Into the StormWelcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester.  On today’s episode, I’m going to talk about how we can handle the storms we face in life.Scripture Reference:Matthew 8:23-27  NLTWebsite:  www.terrihester.comFollow me on Facebook2021-09-2206 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotTreasures of Days Gone ByWelcome to The Thoughtful Spot!  On today’s episode Terri is going to talk about the value of things that are old, especially the value of the writings we find in the Bible. Scripture Reference:2 Timothy 3:16-17 NLTWebsite:  www.terrihester.comFollow me on Facebook2021-09-1406 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotChildren of GodWelcome to season 4!  On today’s episode Terri is going to talk what it means to be a beloved child of God.Scripture References:Galatians 3:26-29   (NLT) Galatians 4:5-7  (NLT) Romans 8:9  (NLT)Suggested Songs:Hello, My Name IsWho You Say I AmWebsite:  www.terrihester.comFollow me on Facebook2021-09-0706 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotBecoming BraveOn today’s episode Terri is going to talk about becoming brave—which for her is a continuous process that can only happen with God’s help and guidance. Scripture References:Joshua 1:9 (NLT) 2 Timothy 1:5-7 (NLT) Thank you so much for listening to this last episode of season 3.  Season 4 will begin after Labor Day.  If you missed out on any previous episodes, I hope you’ll go back and catch up.  All of seasons 1-3 are still available.  If you are enjoying this podcast, please subscribe, give it a five-star rating, and tell your friends about it.2021-08-1106 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotPower TrainingOn today’s episode Terri is going to talk about the importance of taking care of our spiritual health.  You probably give at least some attention to the health of your body and mind, but the well-being of your spirit is even more important.Scripture References:I Timothy 4:7-8  NIV2 Timothy 2:15  NIVEphesians 1:18-19a NIV Thank you for listening.  If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe to the podcast, give it a five-star rating, and tell your friends about it.www.terrihester.comFollow me on Facebook2021-08-0407 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotDon't Let God's Call Go to VoicemailOn today’s episode Terri is going to talk about how we sometimes choose not to answer God’s calls right away.  Instead, we let the calls go to voicemail.  Scripture Reference:Ephesians 3:20- 21 (NLT)Quote:“God has not called me to be successful.  He called me to be faithful.” ~Mother TheresaThank you for listening.  If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe to the podcast, give it a five-star rating, and tell your friends about it.www.terrihester.comFollow me on Facebook2021-07-2805 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotOpen the DoorOn today’s episode Terri is going to tell you about a time she had to overcome a fear of opening a door and about how God wants us to be courageous about opening the doors we encounter in life.Scripture Reference:Joshua 1:9 (NLT)Quote:“Be an opener of doors for such as come after thee.”  ~Ralph Waldo EmersonThank you for listening.  If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe to the podcast, give it a five-star rating, and tell your friends about it.www.terrihester.comFollow me on Face2021-07-1305 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotPassing On Your Story - It MattersOn this episode, Terri talks about the importance of passing on our faith stories, life stories, and family history to the next generation. Scripture References:Deuteronomy 6:4-9 (NLT)Psalm 78:1-7 (NLT) Thank you for listening.  If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe to the podcast, give it a five-star rating, and tell your friends about it.Click here for Passing on Your Story Special Tips Documentwww.terrihester.comFollow me on Facebook2021-07-0608 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotBeauty from WithinOn this episode, Terri is going to talk about what real beauty looks like.  Sometimes we all need a reminder to help us see ourselves and others the way God wants us to—as beautiful women of sacred worth.Scripture:Psalm 139:13-14 Quotes:"Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.   ~Kahlil Gibran Thank you for listening.  If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe to the podcast, give it a five-star rating, and tell your friends about it.www.terrihester.comFollow me on Faceboo2021-06-2905 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotCome as a ChildOn this episode, Terri is going to talk about why it she think it’s important to be a grown-up disciple with a child-like faith. Scripture:Matthew 19:14 (NLT)Quotes:"Trust is letting go of needing to know all the details before you open your heart.”  ~Author Unknown“A child’s world is fresh and new and beautiful, full of wonder and excitement.  It is our misfortune that for most of us that clear-eyed vision, that true instinct for what is beautiful and awe-inspiring, is dimmed and even lost before we reach adulthood.”  ~Rachel CarsonThank you fo...2021-06-2205 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotCockle Shell WisdomOn today’s episode, Terri is going to talk about how God shared some wisdom with her through a walk on the beach and some ordinary seashells.   Here is a Scripture reference from the episode:Romans 8:28 (NIV)  Thank you for listening.  If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe to the podcast, give it a five-star rating, and tell your friends about it.www.terrihester.comFollow me on Facebook2021-06-1505 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotFinding God in MusicOn today’s episode, Terri is going to share some thoughts with you about finding and experiencing God in music, and about the many ways music can be used to express what is happening in our lives and in our hearts.Exodus 15: 20-21 1 Samuel 16:15-16 1 Chronicles 3:8 1 Chronicles 6:31-32 Colossians 3:16 Ephesians 5: 18b-19 Thank you for listening.  If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe to the podcast, give it a five-star rating, and tell your friends about it.www.terrihester.comFollow me on Facebook2021-06-0807 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotAmbassadors for Christ“Welcome to Episode 21, the first episode of season three of The Thoughtful Spot!  On today’s episode Terri is  going to talk about how we can be Ambassadors for Christ to the world.Scriptures from this episode:2 Corinthians 5:20   NLTGalatians 5:22-23 NLTJohn 13:34-35 NLTRomans 12:18 NLTPhilippians 4:4 NLT1 Corinthians 16:13 NLTJoshua 1:9 NLTThank you for listening.  If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe to the podcast, give it a five-star rating, and tell your friends about it.www.terrihester.comFollow me on Facebook2021-05-2507 minConversations with Chuck HesterConversations with Chuck HesterConversations with Chuck Hester with Dr. Terri LevineTerri Levine is a best-selling author and business consultant who helps medical practices and health coaches get the most out of their marketing. She is the Chief Heart-repreneur® at Heartrepreneur LLC who works with Naturopaths, Functional Medicine, Integrative Medicine practitioners who want to create scale their businesses without marketing and advertising.2021-04-2932 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotJoy Overflowing“Welcome to the final episode of season two of The Thoughtful Spot!  On today’s episode Terri is  going to talk about how important it is to be so filled with joy from the Holy Spirit that it overflows onto the people around us.Scriptures from this episode:Galatians 5:22   NLTQuotes:“Joy does not simply happen to us.  We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.”  ~Henri Nouwen“A laugh is a smile that bursts.” ~Mary H. Waldrip“The world always looks brighter from behind a smile.” ~Author unknown...2021-04-2705 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotGod's DNAOn today’s episode, Terri is going to talk about a kind of DNA we all share—God’s DNA. Scriptures from this episode:Genesis 1:27 NLT  Galatians 5:22-23 NLTThank you for listening.  If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe to the podcast, give it a five-star rating, and tell your friends about it.www.terrihester.comFollow me on Facebook2021-04-2005 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotPeople of LightOn today’s episode, Terri is going to talk about how we can be keepers of God’s light for the world around us.Scriptures from this episode:John 8:12 Ephesians 5:7-9 Just for fun: You might enjoy listening to the song, My Lighthouse, by Rend Collective. Thank you for listening.  If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe to the podcast, give it a five-star rating, and tell your friends about it.www.terrihester.comFollow me on Facebook2021-04-1304 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotIt Only Takes OneHave you ever wondered if you could make a difference in this world?  Have you felt like God was calling you to do something, but you weren’t sure if you had the courage needed to take that step of faith?  Would it really matter anyway?On today’s episode, Terri will tell you about a woman in the Bible who overcame difficult circumstances in her own life and stepped out in faith to make a difference in the lives of others.Scripture from this episode:1 Samuel 25  (vs. 32-33 are quoted during podcast)Thank y...2021-03-3005 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotFinding Your Identity - A Conversation with Micah RuthOn today’s episode Terri shares  a conversation she  had with her friend, Micah Ruth, who has just released a book titled Loved and Free: A Guided Journey to Winning the Battle for Your Identity.  Listen in as Micah talks about her book and her journey toward finding her true identity in ChrisVisit Micah's website at https://micahruth.com/.  Links to purchase her book can be found on her website.Check out the Created Significant devotional blog here.Thank you for listening.  If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe to the po...2021-03-1610 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotA Tiny Woman Who Made a Big DifferenceMarch is Women’s history month and yesterday, March 8, was International Women’s Day.  Therefore, on today’s episode, Terri is going to tell you about an amazing woman named Gladys Aylward, who lived from 1902 to 1970.  She won't have time to tell you her whole story, but she is eager to share some of the highlights of her incredible journey of faith and obedience. Click here for a link to the book, Gladys Aylward: The Adventure of a LifetimeThank you for listening.  If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe to the podcast, gi...2021-03-0910 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotThe Power of WordsIn this episode, Terri will talk about how important it is to choose the words we speak very carefully.  Scripture from this episode:Proverbs 15:1Proverbs 16:24Proverbs 31:26Thank you for listening.  If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe to the podcast, give it a five-star rating, and tell your friends about it."Words" by Hawk Nelsonwww.terrihester.comFollow me on Facebook2021-03-0204 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotAn Angel in DisguiseIn this episode, Terri will share another story with you.  This one is about an encounter her best friend had with someone whom she believed was an angel in disguise—an angel sent by God to keep her safe.Scripture from this episode:Psalm 91:9-11Thank you for listening.  If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe to the podcast, give it a five-star rating, and tell your friends about it.www.terrihester.comFollow me on Facebook2021-02-1607 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotSpirit-Filled and Spirit-LedIn this episode, Terri will share a story with you about a friend who experienced a moment when she was truly filled with the Holy Spirit and was able to be a blessing because she followed the Spirit’s leading. Scriptures from this episode:Romans 8:26Galatians 5:25 Thank you for listening.  If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe to the podcast, give it a five-star rating, and tell your friends about it.www.terrihester.comFollow me on Facebook2021-02-0206 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotStitched with Love and PurposeIn this episode, Terri will talk about how important each of us to the body of Christ and why we matter.Scriptures from this episode:1 Corinthians 12:4-7,  12, and 27Thank you for listening.  If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe to the podcast, give it a five-star rating, and tell your friends about it.www.terrihester.comFollow me on Facebook2021-01-2605 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotStarting the Story OverIn this final episode of Season 1, Terri will talk about Christmas as a time for starting our stories over.  It’s a season of renewal and hope, which is something many of us really need right now.  How about you?Thank you for listening.  If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe to the podcast, give it a five-star rating, and tell your friends about it.www.terrihester.comFollow me on FacebookSeason 2 will begin in January.2020-12-0806 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotChristmas and CreativityIn this episode Terri will talk about Christmas and creative expression, and why she believes they go together.Thank you for listening.  If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe to the podcast, give it a five-star rating, and tell your friends about it.www.terrihester.comFollow me on Facebook2020-12-0106 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotLiving ThankfullyPodcast Theme verse:  Romans 12:2In this episode Terri will talk about living a life of thankfulness.Scripture from this episode:Colossians 2:6-7 Psalm 100Thank you for listening.  If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe to the podcast, give it a five-star rating, and tell your friends about it. www.terrihester.comFollow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terribearthoughts2020-11-2406 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotA Lasting FriendshipIn this episode Terri will talk about a special kind of friendship--a friendship that lasts a lifetime. Click here for link to Borrow Mine by Bebo Norman. Thank you for listening.  If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe to the podcast, give it a five-star rating, and tell your friends about it. www.terrihester.comFollow me on Facebook2020-11-1706 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotWork As if for the LordIn this episode Terri will talk about doing everything--work, play, ministry, rest--as if we were doing it all for God.Scripture from this episode:Colossians 3:23Thank you for listening.  If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe to the podcast, give it a five-star rating, and tell your friends about it. www.terrihester.comFollow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terribearthoughts2020-11-1006 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotDedicate This DayIn this episode Terri will talk about what it would be like to dedicate her life to GodScripture from this episode:1 Samuel 1:11, 24-28 Thank you for listening.  If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe to the podcast, give it a five-star rating, and tell your friends about it. www.terrihester.comFollow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terribearthoughts2020-11-0306 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotAn Unexpected Word of WisdomIn this episode Terri will talk about turning your worries over to God through prayer. She will share a story about how she received a reminder to  do so  in a humorous and unexpected way.Scripture from this episode:Philippians 4:6-7. Thank you for listening.  If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe to the podcast, give it a five-star rating, and tell your friends about it. www.terrihester.comFollow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terribearthoughts2020-10-2706 minThe Child Discipleship PodcastThe Child Discipleship Podcast"It's not about the program, it's about the relationship!"Terri Youngblood and Catherine Tucker lead Awana at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship and they joined Ross Cochran and Melanie Hester for a conversation about how they started their ministry year radically focused on loving the kids in their communities during this pandemic. They also shared insight into how their entire church has become invested in the mission of resilient child discipleship and the long term benefits of being a loving caring adult. SHOW NOTES Watch some highlights from Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship’s kickoff event. Learn more about Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship. ...2020-10-2237 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotDo it for Her, and Her, and Her...In this episode, Terri talks about the the importance of women mentoring other women. Scripture from this episode:Titus 2:3-5Thank you for listening.  If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe to the podcast, give it a five-star rating, and tell your friends about it. 2020-10-2005 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotKindness MattersIn this episode, Terri talks about the importance of kindness toward others by sharing a couple of stories about acts of kindness she has received.Scriptures from this episode:Colossians 3:12Galatians 5:22-23If you like this episode, please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Amazon Music.  A 5-star rating and a kind review would be appreciated.2020-10-1305 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotFaith and FriendshipIn this episode, Terri talks about the importance of building and nurturing friendships with other Christian women.Scriptures from this episode:1 Thessalonians 5:11Galatians 6:2Romans 12:10Proverbs 27:9If you like this episode, please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Amazon Music.2020-10-0706 minThe Thoughtful SpotThe Thoughtful SpotWelcome!Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot.  This trailer episode will give you a brief introduction to this podcast and its host, Terri Hester.2020-09-1701 minBecoming Wildly ResilientBecoming Wildly ResilientEp. 3: Caring for Yourself and OthersIn this episode, host Jakob Hester is joined by Azetta Beatty, HR Work-Life Manager, and Terri Weber, an eldercare specialist with HR Work-Life. Listen as they discuss how self-care is essential to balancing the demands of work and caring for others, whether that be children or older loved ones. They’ll cover topics such as mental load and mindset, as well as what those not actively providing care can do to prepare or to help colleagues and friends who are. You can find episode show notes here.2020-09-0854 minThe Messy Table with Jenn JewellThe Messy Table with Jenn JewellEP. 32 | Sharon Hester [Crossing Lines + Building Bridges]That’s right, friends. A new episode is LIVE at The Messy Table Podcast! Today’s guest is powerhouse Sharon Hester—a mama of three, pastor’s wife, math teacher, and an advocate for others, especially those being overlooked or outcast because of racial injustice. “He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 In this conversation, Sharon divulges about her family’s latest leap of faith, what God’s teaching her as she teaches o...2018-05-2958 minACCA PodcastACCA PodcastOpen Spatial Workshop (OSW) WRITING & CONCEPTSOpen Spatial Workshop (OSW) – a collaborative art group comprising Bianca Hester, Terri Bird and Scott Mitchell – delivers a WRITING & CONCEPTS lecture reflecting on the relationship between the process of writing and the development of social, political and philosophical questions within contemporary arts and cultural practice. Thursday 24 August 20172017-08-281h 10Art SmittenArt SmittenInterview: Open Spatial Workshop (Terri Bird, Bianca Hester and Scott Mitchell)Rebi, Molly and Jim chat with the members of Open Spatial Workshop, an artist group who's current exhibiton, Converging in time is on now at the Monash University Museum of Art until April 8.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2017-03-0513 minIndie Book PublishingIndie Book PublishingBridgette M. Hester, Terri Lang, Iris M. Todd-Lewis, Ruth Starseed HoskinsIndie Book Publishing order of interviews for the 3/31/13 show: 5:00-6:00 PM EST 1. “Godwink: On the Wings of Butterflies”; by Bridgette M. Hester, with Terri Lang 2. “Panama? Why Panama?”; by Iris M. Todd-Lewis 3. “For Starseeds” Healing the Heart-Pleiadian Crystal Mediations”; by Ruth Starseed Hoskins, PhD., H.H.S., LCSW2013-03-3159 min