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
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Have you ever wondered how best to use your talents for God? Do you feel guilty if you don't use them? Is there a difference between talents and gifts? Listen in as we explore how we feel when no one notices our gifts, what the purpose of our gifts are, and ultimately what is eternal. Join me as we discover how God notices us through our talents.
Sunday Jun 13, 2021
Sunday Jun 13, 2021
Do you ever wonder if your story is worth telling? Or are you excited to share with the world what God has done? Join me as I talk with author Sarah de Orlando about her memoir book Love Letters from Poland. We discuss how God blessed her on an extended business trip in Poland, how deep He wants to reach us, and how He touches us in the most intimate of places. Listen is as we see how her story acknowledges what God has done and brings hope and encouragement that God takes notices.
Monday May 31, 2021
Monday May 31, 2021
Have you ever had an idea that you thought would make a good book? Or has God laid something on your heart to write about? On this episode of THE NOTICE, my husband Dick, who spent many years as a journalist, will actually interview me about the book release of A Firm GRASP, Feeling validated in a notice-me world. We’ll talk about why I wrote the book, the process, and the upcoming launch parties as we take notice of God while releasing a book.
Monday May 10, 2021
Monday May 10, 2021
Do you often grumble, whine, and criticize people, situations, or ideas? Does it bring you joy? With all the negativity surrounding us, is a cure for complaining even possible? Stay tuned for this episode where I welcome Kim Wahl, co-author of the book, The Complaining Cure. We talk about how we can become more aware of our words, develop new attitudes, find freedom from negativity, and take notice of God instead
Saturday Apr 24, 2021
Saturday Apr 24, 2021
Have you ever wanted an eyewitness to your life? Or wished you had a fan club? Since God created us for community, we are naturally propelled to find someone, anyone to take notice of us, to cheer us on. But what if we don’t have a fan club? On this episode of THE NOTICE, we get a sneak peek into one of the chapters in the book, A Firm GRASP about the significance of having a fan club and how God ultimately takes notice.
Sunday Apr 11, 2021
Sunday Apr 11, 2021
Maybe you have wanted to adopt but the financial cost squashed your dream. Or you have a family member who is considering adoption. Join me as I talk with adoptive parent Marcy Bursac, and author of the book, The Forgotten Adoption Option. We talk about what it’s like for children to feel unnoticed, what it’s like for the parent who wants to adopt, and how God takes notice of us through the process.
Sunday Mar 28, 2021
Sunday Mar 28, 2021
Are you experiencing a transition? Join host Susan Hoekstra as she discusses noticing God in transitions in this special Easter episode.
Saturday Mar 06, 2021
Saturday Mar 06, 2021
Do you find yourself in roles where you support others behind the scenes? Sometimes “playing second fiddle” can give us joy unmeasurable, while other times, it can leave us feeling unnoticed. Join me for this episode where I talk with speaker, author, and three-time surrogate mother, Tiffany Jo Baker. We discuss the different supporting roles God has placed her in, the rewards and challenges of being behind the scenes, and how God ultimately takes notice.
Monday Feb 22, 2021
Monday Feb 22, 2021
Do you ever feel overstimulated? Do you wish you could just get away from it all, breath in the fresh air, hear the waves, and connect with your senses? Join me on this episode where I discuss our senses and how our culture affects our sense of well-being. We talk a little about self-awareness and how taking notice of God just makes sense.
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Do you believe that Jesus offers us peace, joy, and rest, but struggle to experience those promises? Is it that God isn’t noticing us or do we find it challenging to trust? Join me as I welcome bible teacher, author, and vodcaster, Angie Baughman. We talk about our struggles to trust God, discover new ways to surrender, and how trusting and noticing go hand in hand.
Saturday Jan 23, 2021
Saturday Jan 23, 2021
What would it be like during a pandemic, to have to quarantine four times? Tune in for this episode as I welcome Lisa Ghilardi Hudson, author of the book Finding Blessings While Fighting COVID-19: Facts, Feelings, and Faith during My Quarantines. We talk about what it was like for her husband to be one of the first people to contract the virus in the state of Washington, the lessons she learned by having to quarantine four times, and how God noticed her during the pandemic.
Saturday Jan 09, 2021
Saturday Jan 09, 2021
Do you ever long for others to notice you? Give you the time of day? Sometimes it feels like nobody sees you at all. The need may be unconscious, but it's still there, especially when we feel unappreciated or have an excessive need for compliments. It's there every time we feel like we're not good enough. Join us for this episode of THE NOTICE where we talk about what it feels like to be invisible, why we struggle to fight that feeling, and how God takes notice anyway.
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Join host Susan Hoekstra for a special Christmas episode where we talk about her favorite Christmas carol and ways we can prepare our hearts for the arrival of Jesus.
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
In this season of hot topics, do you find yourself walking on eggshells with others regarding political, cultural, or racial views? Or perhaps you find yourself easily offended when others dominate the conversation? Listen to this episode where we talk about awkwardness, communication styles, feelings, and how we can take notice of God when voicing our opinions.
Sunday Nov 15, 2020
Sunday Nov 15, 2020
Are you tired of trying to move past experiences or relationships that have caused hurt or confusion? Do you cringe when someone says "Get Over It" because you're feeling stuck? Tune in for our next episode, as I talk with Sally Livingston, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and author of the new book, GET OVER IT. We discuss what "it" is, the power we have to respond, and how God notices us when feeling stuck.