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 Dec 22, 2019
Sunday Dec 22, 2019
What is it about those Christmas traditions? Or those holiday movies? Do fulfilling traditions give us warm fuzzy feels or satisfy some kind of longing? Join me for this special holiday episode of THE NOTICE where we talk about traditions, expectations and how God takes notice of us during the holiday season. May God surprise you this Christmas!
Saturday Dec 07, 2019
Saturday Dec 07, 2019
Have you ever looked at a sunset and recognized the majesty of God's creation? Maybe you write, sing, dance. Perhaps you don’t feel creative at all. You’ll want to listen to a conversation about creativity 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. Justin shares some of his songs too!
Saturday Nov 23, 2019
Saturday Nov 23, 2019
With the busiest shopping season upon us, do you enjoy shopping or do you dread it? Does God even care about our shopping trips? Join us for this episode where we explore those questions, hear a few shopping stories, including one from author Karen Hossink, and remember that in the midst of a hectic season, God still takes notice.
Sunday Nov 10, 2019
Sunday Nov 10, 2019
Have you ever wondered about the different ways God heals? Or how you can stop the pain? Join us for part two of a conversation with Julie Eickenroth, Executive Director of Freedom Farm Ministries in Traverse City, Michigan. We discuss How to Stop the Pain, the variety of ways God heals and how deeply God wants to reach us.
Saturday Oct 26, 2019
Saturday Oct 26, 2019
Are you going through the motions of life thinking you're okay but secretly realize you may be depressed? Or perhaps you realize the need for more concentrated healing. Join me for this 2 part episode with Julie Eickenroth, Executive Director of Freedom Farm Ministries. We talk about the healing process, how to stop the pain, and the freedom and dignity that results as we discover we are loved and noticed by God.
Sunday Oct 13, 2019
Sunday Oct 13, 2019
Maybe your dream job was given to someone else or perhaps another relationship ended, or you simply feel unnoticed. If you're alive, you have faced the sting of rejection which may leave you unsure of how to respond. Join us for this episode where we discuss rejection, ways we attempt to get over it and new ways to take notice of God through rejection.
Monday Sep 30, 2019
Monday Sep 30, 2019
Have you faced some transitions in your life that left you hopeless? Perhaps you are carrying a burden and need a safe place to talk about it. If you're considering spiritual counseling or know someone who needs encouragement, you'll want to listen to Part 2 of a conversation with Bob Wessels, Pastor of Care at Trinity Church. We discuss how God equipped Bob for counseling, the importance of community and how counseling can help us have a more intimate relationship with God.
Sunday Sep 15, 2019
Sunday Sep 15, 2019
Have you recently gone through a life transition or recognize deep down something isn't quite right? If you have considered spiritual counseling or you know someone who could benefit, you’ll want to listen to this two-part episode with Bob Wessels, Pastor of Care at Trinity Church. We discuss his background, the Christian life, transitions, how God uses our experiences to serve Him, and how spiritual counseling can draw us into a more intimate relationship with God.
Monday Sep 02, 2019
Monday Sep 02, 2019
Have you ever felt like you were telling your story but no one was truly listening? Or maybe someone has mentioned to you they didn't feel like you really heard what they were saying. If that's you or you'd love to consider new ways to listen, you'll want to join us as we discuss seven different ways we may listen to others, explore what it is we're really trying to say and discover new insights into listening.
Monday Aug 19, 2019
Monday Aug 19, 2019
The memorial service has ended, the words of sympathy have dissolved, and you find yourself all alone with your grief. If that’s you or you know someone who lost a loved one, you’ll want to hear this interview with Ingrid Winsett, a ministry leader with Grief Share. We discuss the challenges and process of grief, responding to others who are grieving and how the God of mercy takes notice.
Wednesday Aug 07, 2019
Wednesday Aug 07, 2019
Have you ever felt like life is just too busy? Or you can’t seem to make it to the end of your “to do” list? Listen as we talk about the crazy, hectic lifestyle we lead and how to take notice of God amongst the chaos. We talk about reasons, seasons and being present and how to choose mercy when we fail. So if you are someone who struggles with remaining peaceful during the frenzy of your day or you find yourself over committing, join us!
Monday Jul 22, 2019
Monday Jul 22, 2019
Have you found yourself going through the motions of life when suddenly out of nowhere, you run into an old friend who shows you a photograph which completely changes your life? Listen to this interview with Caroline Hobbs, a ministry leader with Surrendering the Secret, who shares her story about how God noticed her in the most intimate of ways. Be reminded of how God notices us in the most secret of places.
Sunday Jul 07, 2019
Sunday Jul 07, 2019
Do you ever get upset or annoyed at someone or something because it gets in the way of your plans? Or maybe you find yourself consumed by unfair policies or someone else’s inadequacies --- or perhaps even your own? If this sounds like you, you won’t want to miss today’s episode. We explore frustration as a human experience, as a humbling experience and share some stories of how God showed His mercy in the most frustrating of times.
Sunday Jun 23, 2019
Sunday Jun 23, 2019
Have the words or melody of a song ever changed you? Have you ever been through a bad season where music understood exactly what you were feeling? Join Host Susan Hoekstra as she welcomes her daughter Kristin to have a conversation about the different ways God notices us through music and even share how we co-wrote the music for the podcast. If you ever wondered if God is paying attention to you, you won't want to miss how He notices you through music.
Monday Jun 10, 2019
Monday Jun 10, 2019
Join host Susan Hoekstra for her very first episode where she discusses our need to be noticed, shares a few stories and defines validation and affirmation. Learn the intent behind the podcast and how the God of mercy satisfies!