The Notice

Season 4| Episode 2 - Noticing God through mental wellness with advocate Amy Zabel

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.

Season 4 | Episode 1 - Noticing God through the seasons with Julie Eickenroth, Freedom Farm Ministries

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.  

Season 3 | Episode 26 - Noticing God in Mother’s Day

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.

Season 3 | Episode 25 - Noticing God through thankfulness with author and radio host Jane Cavender

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”. 

Season 3 | Episode 24 - Noticing God through the ”smartest person in the room”

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.

Season 3 | Episode 23 - Noticing God while waiting for your prodigal with Cheryl Beery

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.

Season 3 | Episode 22 - Noticing God in the real war on women with author Rachael Jenneman

Have you ever been frustrated with the various roles our culture places on women? Do you often feel like you’re in a battle to find your place? Join me for this episode with Rachael Jenneman, author of the book, The Real War on Women: Overcoming Culture's Lies to Freely Live Out Your God-Given Purpose. We discuss this underlying battle and the victory we have when we notice what God calls us to do and begin to live out our purpose.

Season 3 | Episode 21 - Noticing God through judgment with Julie Eickenroth, Freedom Farm Ministries

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.

Season 3 | Episode 20 - Noticing God through reflection

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. 

SEASON 3 | Episode 19 - Noticing God in the unexpected with pastor and author Anthony Weber

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.

SEASON 3 | Episode 18 - Noticing God through creativity with Singer-Songerwriter Justin Reid

What does it mean to be creative?  What does it mean to reflect the creator?  You’ll want to listen in on this conversation about creativity I had with singer-songwriter, teacher, and worship leader Justin Reid. We discuss God as creator, how we reflect God through creativity, and how God notices and delights in our creativity. If you are someone who is creative or loves a creative, you’ll want to give this episode a listen.

SEASON 3 | Episode 17 - Noticing God in boundaries

Boundaries. Is this all about self-help, or do boundaries really work? Are boundaries even Christ-like? Join me for this episode where we talk about those boundaries, how we set them, how we violate them, and how to take notice of God as we figure them out.  

Season 3 | Episode 16 - Noticing God through our calling with author Dr. Stephanie Shackelford

Are you satisfied with how you spend your time? Especially, at work?  Do you ever wonder what God has CALLED you to do?  What does it mean to live a life of purpose?  Join me as I talk with Dr. Stephanie Shackelford, co-author of the book, YOU ON PURPOSE as we talk about the common myths related to calling and how we can take notice of what God is telling us about our purpose.   

SEASON 3 | Episode 15 - Noticing God through projects

Don’t you love a great DIY project? Or maybe you’re an HGTV junkie? Join me for this episode where I talk about those home improvement projects. We discuss our approach to them, what they teach us about ourselves and others, and how they inevitably help us take notice of God.   

Season 3 | Episode 14 - Noticing God through George Mueller with Julie Eickenroth, Executive Director of Freedom Farm - Part 2

Is it possible to pray specifically for something and have an answer within hours? Join me for a conversation about George Mueller with Julie Eickenroth, Executive Director of Freedom Farm.  We talk about how adapting this pastor's principles for prayer and giving flourished into our real life example of the goodness of God and the beautiful gift of Maple Ridge Place, a 14 acre property in Traverse City. You won't want to miss how God takes notice!