Dwell Differently

It's summer.  Maybe that means a slower pace and relaxing days... Or... maybe that means new patterns and routines and a faster-than-normal post pandemic pace.  Whatever your schedule looks like these days, we bet you'd benefit from finding a healthy pattern of rest.Today we're talking about biblical rest. What is it and how do we work towards it?   Alli has some great tips for us.Find out more about Alli Worthington here.r e t u r n // t o // y o u r // r e s tm y // s o u l f o r // t h e // L o r d h a s // b e e n // g o o d // t o // y o u.p s a l m 116 : 7Support the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferenly.

Do you need to schedule some "quality freak out time"?We can't wait for you to hear about how important it can be from this month's featured guest, Alli Worthington. She's an author, speaker, coach, wife, and busy mom of 5 sons.And we just love her! She has so much to teach us about what it looks like to really rest. She's got so much wisdom on this topic, in fact, she wrote the book about it; it's called Breaking Busy : How To Find Peace & Purpose in a World of Crazy. We just know you're gonna love hearing from her about how to take a break from the busy and get to the heart of rest.In today's episode Alli and Natalie talk about the differences between good busy and bad busy. And Alli gives us permission to schedule some "quality freak out time" when we need it! To learn more about Alli and her books and resources, check out her site here.r e t u r n // t o // y o u r // r e s tm y // s o u l f o r // t h e // L o r d  h a s // b e e n // g o o d // t o // y o u.p s a l m 116 : 7Support the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferenly.

Summer is in full swing, life's pace is picking up in this post pandemic time, and this verse is bringing us something that we need : R E S T.  If you're a long time listener, you know that this first week of the month is always Vera & Natalie (Dwell Co-Founders/sisters) introducing the new verse to us and sharing some of their thoughts.  We are eager to jump into Psalm 116:7 with you all this month.  May your soul find rest as you memorize and learn about this verse.*Get Out of Your Head by Jennie Allenr e t u r n // t oy o u r  // r e s t  m y // s o u l f o r // t h e L O R D // h a s b e e n // g o o d   t o // y o u p s a l m // 1 1 6 : 7Support the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferenly.

Oh friends.  This is a good one.  The final part of our verse leads us to the discussion of forgiveness.  We've all been there, in a spot where we need to forgive, or move towards forgiveness, but sometimes it is HARD!  We hope that today's episode will be encouraging to you in all the right ways.  We're thankful for Ruth's vulnerability and wisdom that she has shared today and throughout the month of June.  If you missed any of her past episodes, go take a quick listen!b e // k i n d // a n d // c o m p a s s i o n a t e t o // o n e // a n o t h e r,f o r g i v i n g // e a c h // o t h e r j u s t // a s // i n // C h r i s tG o d // f o r g a v e // y o u.E p h e s i a n s // 4: 3 2Find out more about Ruth Chou Simons here.  Support the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferenly.

Be kind and compassionate.  Ok...but...how? What exactly is kindness, and how can we muster that up all on our own?   These are the things we're diving into today with Ruth Chou Simons.  We all encounter people who are difficult to be kind and compassionate towards.  That's just life.  But what we believe about God and the posture that we take towards those people,  impacts why and how we can show kindness.Find out more about Ruth Chou Simons here.b e // k i n d // a n d // c o m p a s s i o n a t e t o // o n e // a n o t h e r,f o r g i v i n g // e a c h // o t h e r j u s t // a s // i n // C h r i s tG o d // f o r g a v e // y o u.E p h e s i a n s // 4: 3 2Support the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferenly.

We are thrilled to introduce you to our June Dwell Guest, Ruth Chou Simons! You may know her from  her art and lifestyle brand, Gracelaced, or from some of her recent writings such as Beholding and Becoming or Foundations.  If you don't know her yet, today is a great opportunity to hear from her and to be encouraged!In today's episode Ruth is sharing her eye for beauty with us.  We love connecting with other artists who are working toward drawing us closer to God and his Word.  You're going to love spending the month of June with us and with Ruth!Find out more about Ruth Chou Simons here.ESV Journaling Bible "Be Transformed"b e // k i n d // a n d // c o m p a s s i o n a t e t o // o n e // a n o t h e r,f o r g i v i n g // e a c h // o t h e r j u s t // a s // i n // C h r i s tG o d // f o r g a v e // y o u.E p h e s i a n s // 4: 3 2 Support the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferenly.

At first glance, the application of our verse this month seems simple.  But when we really break it down... it's actually a little more tricky than we'd like to admit! Kindness, compassion, forgiveness—can we do it? Not on our own. But, because of what Jesus as done for us, there's hope.  We can't wait to dig into this with you more today and throughout June!B e // k i n d  a n d  // c o m p a s s i o n a t e t o //  o n e //  a n o t h e r ,   f o r g i v i n g  //  e a c h  //  o t h e r ,   j u s t  // a s //  i n //  C h r i s t  G o d //  f o r g a v e //  y ou .  E p h e s i a n s //  4 : 3 2Support the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferenly.

A few weeks ago we received the sweetest letters from a few of our youngest Dwell members.  They shared with us how much they love using their Dwell kits to memorize scripture.  We were so excited about what they share with us that we knew we had to turn around and share it with you today!  Enjoy our chat with the Busch family kids.  We know you'll be as encouraged as we were.D o // n o t // c o n f o r m t o // t h e // p a t t e r n // o f // t h i s // w o r l db u t // b e // t r a n s f o r m e d // b y // t h er e n e w i n g // o f // y o u r // m i n d . T h e n // y o u // w i l l  // b e // a b l e // t o // t e s t a n d // a p p r o v e // w h a t // G o d ’ s // w i l l // i s — h i s // g o o d // p l e a s i n g // a n d // p e r f e c t // w i l l .R O M A N S // 12 // 2Support the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferenly.

These show notes are going to be GOLD for you today! Crystal wraps up her last interview with us by sharing a huge list of tips for cramming as much of God's word into your mind as possible.  Check those resources out below!Daily Light, Morning & Evening Edition by Samuel BagsterShe Reads Truth & He Reads Truth daily reading plansYouVersion Bible AppBible GatewayFirst 5 AppLearn more about Crystal here.Check out Crystal's new book, Love Centered Parenting.Listen to The Crystal Paine Show.D o // n o t // c o n f o r mt o // t h e // p a t t e r n o f // t h i s // w o r l db u t // b e // t r a n s f o r m e db y // t h e // r e n e w i n g  o f // y o u r // m i n d . T h e n // y o u // w i l l b e // a b l e // t o  // t e s t   a n d //  a p p r o v e  // w h a t G o d ’ s // w i l l // i s — h i s // g o o d // p l e a s i n ga n d // p e r f e c t // w i l l .R O M A N S // 12 // 2Support the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferenly.

We don't want to give all the good stuff from today's episode away... but here's one of our favorite tidbits.During our chat, Crystal mentions that she often thinks of the question, " How would 'loved me' live?".  Pushing out the lies, and leaning into the truth that you are loved by God; how would that impact your life? Renewing our minds with scriptural truth makes all the difference.Learn more about Crystal here.Check out Crystal's new book, Love Centered Parenting.Listen to The Crystal Paine Show.D o // n o t // c o n f o r mt o // t h e // p a t t e r n o f // t h i s // w o r l db u t // b e // t r a n s f o r m e db y // t h e // r e n e w i n g  o f // y o u r // m i n d . T h e n // y o u // w i l l b e // a b l e // t o  // t e s t   a n d //  a p p r o v e  // w h a t G o d ’ s // w i l l // i s — h i s // g o o d // p l e a s i n ga n d // p e r f e c t // w i l l .R O M A N S // 12 // 2Support the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferenly.