The Notice

Season 5 | Episode 9 - Noticing God through horses with Cortney Moguel

Have you ever noticed how God speaks through the quiet things? Listen in as we talk with my friend and horse person, Cortney Moguel, about ways horses help us notice ourselves, others, and most importantly, God. Because sometimes, when we slow down enough to listen… we realize He’s been speaking all along.

Season 5 | Episode 8 - Noticing God in self-discipline

On this episode of THE NOTICE, we’re talking about self-discipline—the kind that doesn’t always feel heroic, but shows up in small, everyday choices. Why is it so hard to stay consistent? What does the Bible really say about it? And when we’re struggling to follow through, does God even notice?

 

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Noticing God in story

Human beings are story-shaped creatures. We are born into stories, raised in stories, and live and die in stories. Join me and my friend Julie Eickenroth, Director of Freedom Farm Ministries, for the first of many episodes on story. Our story, other people's stories, and HIS story. And how God takes notice.

Season 5 | Episode 6 - Noticing God during exercise class

On this episode of THE NOTICE, we’re talking about something many of us struggle with—finding the time, energy, or even the motivation to move our bodies. Maybe you’re unsure where to begin, or maybe you’ve wondered if God really cares about something as ordinary as our workouts.

Join me as I share how God met me in the most unexpected way during an exercise class—on a cold, blustery Monday morning—and how even in our physical routines, He finds meaningful ways to notice us.

Season 5 | Episode 5 - Noticing God through hyper-independence with author Rachael Jenneman

On this episode of THE NOTICE I’m joined by author and radio host Rachael Jenneman for a conversation about hyper-independence — that need to do it all ourselves and never ask for help. It can look like strength, but often it’s rooted in fear or disappointment. Yet God invites us to something different. So settle in, and let’s take notice...

Season 5 | Episode 4 - Noticing God during weight loss

Is God concerned about our weight loss issues? Does He notice our struggles? Join me as I discuss my weight loss journey and how God took notice.  

Season 5 | Episode 3 - Noticing God in conflict with Julie Eickenroth, Freedom Farm Ministries

Were you ever taught how to resolve conflict? Conflict shows up in our marriages, in the workplace, and in our church community. Join me and my good friend Julie Eickenroth, Director of Freedom Farm Ministries Grand Traverse. We’re going to talk about the challenges of conflict, the different ways we respond, and discuss different things to consider when facing conflict. 

Season 5 | Episode 2 - Noticing God during tax season

Tax day.  By now most of you have taken care of the annual ordeal. For some, it’s okay, for others, it’s intolerable. Join me as I share my 2025 tax story and how this annual responsibility changed my perspective.

Season 5 | Episode 1 - Noticing God when being accused

Have you been wrongly accused? Is there such a thing as an accusatory spirit? Listen in as we explore this tactic of the enemy and how God takes notice of us even when wrongly accused.

Season 4 | Episode 11 - Noticing God on our pathway to passions with Julie Eickenroth, Freedom Farm Ministries

Do you find yourself on a path you didn't expect? Are you wondering what happened to the dreams you had for your life? If you are someone who serves in the home, at work, in church, or in ministry, you’ll want to listen to this conversation I have with Julie Eickenroth, Director of Freedom Farm Ministries here at Maple Ridge Place. We discuss passions, how God guides our pathway to our passions, and how to best offer those passions wherever we find ourselves

Season 4 | Episode 10 - Noticing God when minding my own business

Has anyone ever told you to mind your own business? Or perhaps you have wanted to say that to someone?  Listen to this episode, where we discuss what it means to mind our own business, the ways we can live quietly, and how to take notice of God and others when we do.

Season 4 | Episode 9 - Noticing God when feeling like an underachiever with author and radio host Rachael Jenneman

Are you someone who works so hard but wonders why you haven't achieved what you hoped or planned for? Maybe you feel no matter what you accomplish, you're not enough. Join me for this episode where I talk with Rachael Jenneman about her new book Underachiever. Listen in as we discuss our desire to achieve, how it gets out of control, and new ways to rest, wait, and take notice of God. 

Season 4 | Episode 8 - Noticing God "After Some Time" with author Solé Wright

Do you find yourself trying to understand why your life ended up the way it did? Maybe you are waiting for something to change or to figure out what to do next. You’ll want to listen to this episode of THE NOTICE, where I talk with Solé Wright, author of the book After Some Time.  We talk about her remarkable story, her book, and how healing does come - after some time

Season 4 | Episode 7 - Noticing God when stressed

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. 

Season 4 | Episode 6 - Noticing God in leadership with Julie Eickenroth

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.