The Notice

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. 

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

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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”. 

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.

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.

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.

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.