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TLR 146: Navigating Complicated Emotions with Anjuli Paschall
Feelings are important, but navigating difficult ones is hard.
What do we do with the complicated emotions that often arise in life? Feelings that we've been taught we shouldn't feel as Christians? A lot of us push them down and pretend they don't matter. Others of us get stuck in the pain. But the Bible suggest a better way: "Pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge" (Psalm 62:8).
How do we do that? I'm so glad you asked!
Anjuli's Paschall's book, Feel: A Collection of Liturgies Offering Hope for Every Complicated Emotion, has been such a gift to me. And I absolutely LOVE our tender and raw conversation. We were both in tears as we talked about the disappointments and hurts that we've faced. Anjuli assures us that rather than tidying up our emotions, we can be real and raw with God as well. Her book helps us
Key Takeaways:
Emotions aren't good or bad - they’re simply part of being human. Rather than denying our emotions, they can be an indicator light for the places God wants to heal.
God gives us permission to feel - for we serve an emotional God! We have a Savior who not only understands our feelings, He invites us to bring them to Him.
We can be honest with God and ourselves - rather than being overwhelmed by emotions, we can curious as we process them with Jesus. For they often reveal what God wants to heal.
This is such an important conversation, you guys. And this book could literally change your life.
Stuffing and denying our emotions only makes them come out sideways in anxiety, depression and issues with our health. How much better to bring them all to Jesus. Anjuli's book helps us do just that!
Links from Show
Anjuli's Book: Feel: A Collection of Liturgies Offering Hope for Every Complicated Emotion
Anjuli's Other Books:
Awake: Paying Attention to What Matters Most in a World That's Pulling You Apart
Stay: Discovering Grace, Freedom, and Wholeness Where You Never Imagined Looking
Joanna’s Latest Book: Embracing Trust: The Art of Letting Go and Holding On to a Forever-Faithful God
Joanna's YouTube Channel
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Connect with Anjuli
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TLR 145: Start With Welcome with Bri Stensrud
It's easy to feel alarmed when we read the headlines...
Especially when it comes to the immigration crisis. Current estimates suggest over 100 million people have been forcibly displaced from their homes. Many of them desperate to enter the United States - legally or illegally - which causes many people a lot of concern.
But what if we could balance the need for secure borders with compassion? What if we could engage with the crisis in a way that reflects the Christian values we cherish?
In this episode of The Living Room, author and human dignity advocate, Bri Stensrud shares from her book, Start With Welcome: the Journey Toward a Confident and Compassionate Immigration Conversation. She gives practical tips on how to align your heart with God's heart for hurting people yet still advocate for secure and safe borders.
Key Takeaways:
Find Out What God Says: Let Scripture shape your view on immigrants and refugees. From Genesis to Revelation, God cares for all, including the vulnerable and outcast.
Seek Connection Over Fear: We often fear people different than us. Get to know immigrants' personal stories, and discover the humanity that headlines often miss.
Start Small, Start with Welcome: Making a difference doesn’t require grand gestures; it begins with small, intentional acts of kindness that demonstrate God's love.
Rather than getting caught up in politics and safeguarding "The American Way," let's open our eyes to the opportunities to love those around us. It was the tangible, yet practical love of God shown by Christians that changed the world 2000 years ago. And I believe that's how God wants to change the world today.
Links from Show
Bri's Book: Start With Welcome: the Journey Toward a Confident and Compassionate Immigration Conversation
Bri's Ministry: Women of Welcome
Bri's Facebook Pages: Women of Welcome & Private Facebook Group
Joanna’s Latest Book: Embracing Trust: The Art of Letting Go and Holding On to a Forever-Faithful God
Joanna's YouTube Channel
[Disclosure: I make a small commission from affiliate links used in this post.]
Connect with Bri
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TLR 144: The Unplugged Life with Hannah Brencher
What if there's more to life than you're currently experiencing?
In this episode of The Living Room, Hannah Brencher and I talk about her new book, The Unplugged Hours: Cultivating a Life of Presence in a Digitally Connected World. She shares tips for a digital detox, showing us how to unplug from distractions so we fully engage with the people we love and the God we need.
This is such an important conversation! I hope you'll share it with a friend...
Key Takeaways:
Constant connectivity drains us emotionally and spiritually.
God can do in rest what can't be done in busyness and distraction
Feeling agitated or restless is part of the process of digital detox
Start small, but begin - having a clear plan and purpose helps maintain consistency
Disconnecting requires trust—trust that the world won’t fall apart without us
If you’re ready to experience the freedom and peace of an unplugged life, check out the links below. Start today—and see discover the gift of quiet.
Links from Show
Hannah's Book: The Unplugged Hours: Cultivating a Life of Presence in a Digitally Connected World
Hannah's 1000-Hour Challenge
Joanna’s Latest Book: Embracing Trust: The Art of Letting Go and Holding On to a Forever-Faithful God
Joanna's YouTube Channel
[Disclosure: I make a small commission from affiliate links used in this post.]
Connect with Hannah
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TLR 143: The Importance of Rebecoming with Dr. Merry Lin
Do you feel a gap between who you are and who you feel called to be?
You're not alone. Many of us find ourselves caught in cycles of self-improvement and frustration, longing for transformation but feeling stuck. In this conversation with Christian psychologist, Dr. Merry Lin, she shares insights from Re-Becoming: Come Out of Hiding to Live as Your God-Given Essential Self offer a fresh perspective on breaking free from the patterns that hold us back.
Key Takeaways:
Transformation is a process: Lasting change isn’t about quick fixes or external improvements but about allowing God to work a deep, inner healing.
Self-awareness leads to freedom: Understanding the triggers and lies shaping our behavior is crucial for growth. We can't change what we don't recognize.
Faith and psychology align: True science and scripture both reveal God’s design for us, offering practical tools for emotional and spiritual healing.
This journey may be slow, but it's one worth taking—and Jesus will be faithful to lead us every step of the way!
Links from Show
Dr. Merry's Book: Rebecoming: Come Out of Hiding to Live as Your God-Given Essential Self
Dr. Merry's Podcast: The Fully Lived Life
Joanna’s Latest Book: Embracing Trust: The Art of Letting Go and Holding On to a Forever-Faithful God
Joanna's YouTube Channel
[Disclosure: I make a small commission from affiliate links used in this post.]
Connect with Dr. Merry
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TLR 142: A Life Well-Lived with Sally Clarkson
We only have one life - shouldn't we make the most of it?
Of course, that's often easier said than done. But even when life is hard, we are all surrounded by blessings. We just need the Lord's help to see them.
In this episode of The Living Room podcast, my very wise and wonderful guest, Sally Clarkson, shares the lessons she's learned along the way. Especially during her time living in Oxford, England. Her new book, Well Lived, documents her journey in beautiful pictures and moving text.
I can't wait for you to hear Sally's rich wisdom and reminders that the life we've been given is more beautiful than we know.
Links from Show
Sally's Book: Well-Lived: Shaping a Legacy of Gratitude and Grace
Sally's Other Books on Amazon
Sally's Podcast: At Home with Sally
Joanna’s Latest Book: Embracing Trust: The Art of Letting Go and Holding On to a Forever-Faithful God
Joanna's YouTube Channel
[Disclosure: I make a small commission from affiliate links used in this post.]
Connect with Sally
Website | Instagram | Facebook
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