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
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.
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
It is estimated that 50% of all women will experience hair loss in their life. But what would it be like to be completely bald? Tune in, as we talk with Nekeyta Brunson, esthetician and owner of Uncovered Beauty Studio. We hear about what it was like for her to grow up with alopecia, a condition which causes baldness. We’ll talk about the insecurities that come with baldness, and how God has helped her, and how she is helping other women notice and embrace their beauty.
Saturday Oct 17, 2020
Saturday Oct 17, 2020
The political culture in our country has become polarized. Even as Christians, we are aligning ourselves more and more with one particular party over another. What if we took notice of how God wants us to engage in the world instead of anchoring our identity on one particular party? On this episode I welcome author Aaron Schafer about his new book The Politically Homeless Christian. We discuss how to reject polarization, be wise in our choices, show the love of Jesus, and notice God through politics.
Saturday Oct 03, 2020
Saturday Oct 03, 2020
Are you someone who is living with contact physical and mental conditions that limit your productivity? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 20% of US adults are living with chronic pain. Listen in for this episode, where I speak with writer and blogger, Debbie Patrick, who lives with chronic pain. You’ll hear her story, her passion for providing a sanctuary for those suffering from chronic pain, and how she has taken notice of God through it all.
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Do you know someone who lost their job? Losing a job is one of life's most stressful experiences. Perhaps it's you who is struggling, or you're the wife, wondering how to best support your husband through a job loss. Listen in, as we talk about how unemployment feels like a roller coaster, how it affects our feelings of being good enough, and share fifteen different ways to get through unemployment.
Saturday Sep 05, 2020
Saturday Sep 05, 2020
Did you know a sunflower’s is heliotropic? Which means at it's healthiest, it faces the sun. Like the sunflower, we are at our healthiest when we face God. Yet, there are times we try to get from other sources what should rightfully come from God. Listen in on this powerful conversation with Jack Magruder, Executive Pastor at Trinity Church. We talk about those sunflowers, a little about Gideon. and about those idols - both obvious and unobvious - that keep us from noticing God.
Sunday Aug 23, 2020
Sunday Aug 23, 2020
Do you know anyone who seems to take messy too far? Perhaps they experience distress when trying to let go of their possessions. Tune in, as we talk with celebrated author Cynthia Ruchti. We discuss her new book, Afraid of the Light, a beautiful story which focuses on the heart breaking issues hoarders face. We learn how God takes notice of us in the mess and how we can live a life hemmed in hope.