Do you ever feel invisible or unheard? Do you find yourself grasping onto words of affirmation like a life line? THE NOTICE explores our need to be acknowledged and celebrated through biblical musings and unique stories from special guests. Experience relevant topics and encouragement as we take notice of how the God of mercy satisfies!
Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
Feeling stressed? How do you spell RELIEF? Join host Susan Hoekstra as she talks about some causes for stress, how to manage it, and how to take notice of God in the midst of it.
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Season 4 | Episode 6 - Noticing God in leadership with Julie Eickenroth
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Are you a Christian woman who leads or serves in the home, work, ministry, or church? Do you find it challenging to discuss issues that come up or are your leadership abilities questioned? Join me in a conversation about women in leadership with Julie Eickenroth with Freedom Farm Ministries. We talk about what it means to be a leader, take a look at some of the women leaders in scripture, and discuss the challenges women face as they take notice of God when leading.
Saturday Jan 06, 2024
Season 4 | Episode 5 - Noticing God while sick
Saturday Jan 06, 2024
Saturday Jan 06, 2024
Have you noticed when you’re sick you turn into someone else? Or maybe you long to have others take notice of you. Listen in, as we go through the 10 ten things I noticed while being sick. We’ll talk about wishes, irritability, gratefulness, and endurance as we take notice of God while being sick.
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Season 4 | Episode 4 - Noticing God through creating films
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Are you a Christian artist who sometimes feels like your art doesn’t fit in the typical church or ministry setting? Or maybe you wonder why Christian artists aren’t showcased. Join me as I talk with filmmaker Scott Magee and actress and singer Anne Miranda, creators of the documentary series, Creative Icons. Listen in as we talk about our God-given creativity, how God is bigger than any box, and how we were created to create.
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Season 4 | Episode 3 - Noticing God through disagreements
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase, “lets agree to disagree.” But does that really work? In this ever-changing world of perspectives and values, how do we represent God even when we disagree? Join me for this episode where we discuss how to lovingly disagree with excerpts from Mike Donehey’s book, Grace in the Grey. We explore curiosity, self-awareness, humility, and being open to new ways of noticing God during disagreements.
Saturday Sep 23, 2023
Season 4| Episode 2 - Noticing God through mental wellness with advocate Amy Zabel
Saturday Sep 23, 2023
Saturday Sep 23, 2023
Do you or a loved one struggle with your mental health? Do you find yourself wondering how to support others who do? Listen in as I talk with Mental Wellness advocate Amy Zabel. Join us as she shares her personal struggle, how easy it is to be misunderstood, and how to take notice of God's presence on the path to mental wellness.
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
What do I need to make it through the transitions of life? Where is God during difficult seasons? How do we remain encouraged while things change all around us? Listen in as guest Julie Eickenroth from Freedom Farm Ministries and I discuss different seasons, how we can experience God through the changes of life. You'll hear about this theme for our upcoming retreat at Maple Ridge PLACE.
Saturday May 13, 2023
Season 3 | Episode 26 - Noticing God in Mother’s Day
Saturday May 13, 2023
Saturday May 13, 2023
Mother’s Day is a special day to celebrate! But sometimes this day brings painful memories of lives lost, strained relationships, or struggles with expectations. Listen is as we talk about the history of Mother’s Day, how enjoyable and hurtful this day can be, and how in the midst of it all, God takes notice.
Saturday Apr 01, 2023
Saturday Apr 01, 2023
Gratefulness. Can we really live thankful? Join me as I talk with Jane Cavender, radio host and new author of the devotional Living Thankful Today. We talk about what it means to be thankful, the challenges of living grateful, and how important it is to “take notice”.
Sunday Mar 19, 2023
Sunday Mar 19, 2023
Have you ever accomplished something, but felt undeserving? Maybe you ignored a warning because you "already know," or brushed off criticism because you felt you knew better? Join me for this episode where we share musings about “the smartest person in the room” and how taking notice helps us mature in our relationship with God, self, and others.
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Listen in for a discussion with Cheryl Beery, a prodigal parent, about the challenges of watching and waiting for prodigals to return. We discuss what happens in our hearts, how to disengage when necessary, and how to take notice of God as we wait.
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
What does the bible mean when it says "do not judge"? Is there a difference between judgment and observation? Join me as I talk with Julie Eickenroth, Executive Director of Freedom Farm Ministries Grand Traverse. Julie is passionate about helping others understand how judgments can infiltrate our thinking and cause us pain in our relationships. Join us as we discuss how to take notice of God and enhance our relationships with others as we understand judgments as God intended.
Sunday Jan 01, 2023
Season 3 | Episode 20 - Noticing God through reflection
Sunday Jan 01, 2023
Sunday Jan 01, 2023
As 2022 ends and 2023 begins, the new year often causes us to stop and reflect. Yes, reflect on what’s happened, but also reflect on what we hope will happen. On this episode, we will talk about how important reflection is, how we sometimes avoid it, and ways we can change our attitude towards it. Listen in, as we take notice of God through reflection.
Sunday Nov 13, 2022
Sunday Nov 13, 2022
Have you experienced a traumatic life event which completely changed you? Maybe it was a sudden illness, death, or accident. On today's episode, we are going to talk with pastor and author Anthony Weber. About six years ago, he unexpectedly suffered a heart attack that not only changed his perspective but helped him realize how much God takes notice.