"Joy is accessible to all of us now, if we've put our trust in Jesus. This is something we can access and practice."— Nicole ZasowskiToday's Episode: In this heartfelt episode, Nicole Zasowski sits down with Natalie Abbott to chat about the beautiful yet challenging journey of finding joy in the midst of life's trials. They discuss the biblical practice of speaking truth into circumstances as a means of rewiring our feelings and rooting our hope in Christ. Nicole shows how joy can be a choice we make, even when life feels tough. She opens up about her own experiences, sharing how practicing joy and wrestling with God can deepen our relationship with Him. The conversation is a warm reminder of the power of hope. Listeners are invited to embrace joy and trust in God's promises, no matter what life throws their way.This month's memory verse: "Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior." — Habakkuk 3:18Today's guest: Nicole Zasowski is a licensed marriage and family therapist, sought-after speaker, and author. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and three young children.Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about the easy button for Scripture memory, Dwell Differently’s monthly membership!Love this show? Support us by leaving a review.Links from today's show: Support the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferenly.
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Habakkuk 3:18 Deep Dive // Tremble and Rejoice
"There are things going on that are difficult...and yet I will rejoice in the Lord."— Natalie AbbottToday's episode: Join host Natalie Abbott as she delves into the profound beauty of finding joy even in our struggles. In this episode, Natalie walks us through Habakkuk's journey from honest criticism of the injustices he sees to complete trust in the God who is just and who saves those who trust in him. You'll be encouraged to be honest and to trust in God through your own trials. saying with Habakkuk, "Yet, I will rejoice in the LORD!"This month's memory verse: "Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior." — Habakkuk 3:18Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about the easy button for Scripture memory, Dwell Differently’s monthly membership!If you love this show...support it by leaving us a review.Links from today's show: Get your copy of How to Remember, by Andrew Osenga.Check out Qava to help you study the Bible (use code DWELL50 for 50% off).Get The Biggest Story Holy Bible here for 30% off with a free Crossway Plus account.Celebrate with a Piper and Leaf Tea Advent Calendar (use code DWELL10 for 10% off)Support the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferenly.
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BONUS: The Unseen Realm of Angels // Melissa Spoelstra
"The more we learn about angels, the more we learn about God, and the more we can root our faith in him."— Melissa SpoelstraToday's Episode: Today Natalie is chatting with Melissa Spoelstra about the unseen spiritual realm, specifically angels. They talk about our tendency to either underemphasize or overemphasize angels—pointing out that a good theology of angels comes from a healthy study of them. They discuss how our theology of angels helps us rightly understand the role of angels and our own place as fellow creatures, worshipers, and messengers of God in the world. This episode will not only grow your understanding of the spiritual realm but awaken your awe for our amazing God who created all things, including angels. This month's memory verse: "For we live by faith, not by sight." — 2 Corinthians 5:7Today's guest: Melissa Spoelstra is a women’s conference speaker, Bible teacher and author who is madly in love with Jesus. She is passionate about studying God’s Word and helping women of all ages to seek Christ and know Him more intimately through serious Bible study. Melissa has a degree in Bible theology, and she enjoys teaching God’s Word to diverse groups and churches across the nation. Melissa is the author of many Bible studies, including “Angels,” “The Gospel of John,” and “Isaiah.”Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about the easy button for Scripture memory, Dwell Differently’s monthly membership!Love this show? Support us by leaving a review.Links from today's show: Find out more about Melissa at MelissaSpoelstra.com. Check out her Angels Bible study. Get the ESV Prayer Journals for 30% off with a free Crossway Plus account.Check out the Forever Welcomed bible study, by Oghosa Iyamu. Get your copy of Scarlet Hiltibidal's book, Hopeful-ish.Check out the Piper and Leaf Tea Advent Calendar. Use: DWELL10 to save 10%.Our Black Friday Sale starts November 3rd!Support the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferenly.
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Faith Made Real through Suffering // Christine Hoover
"Suffering is where our faith is made real... And anything you see of enduring faith in me, that's God. That's his strength in my weakness."— Christine HooverToday's Episode: Listen in as Natalie talks with Bible teacher Christine Hoover about how God brought her through the most difficult year of her life. She shares how she learned to rely on God's strength in her weakness, to relinquish control, to accept the help and love of others, and to believe God through even the darkest times. More than that, she walk us through how she heard God's tender, faithful voice speaking to her in 2 Corinthians. You won't want to miss her amazing story!This month's memory verse: "For we live by faith, not by sight." — 2 Corinthians 5:7Today's guest: Christine Hoover is Bible teacher who serves as the Women’s Ministry Associate at The Austin Stone Community Church’s Northwest congregation in Austin, Texas. She has authored seven books, including Messy Beautiful Friendship and You Are Not Forgotten, as well as a Bible study of Matthew, Seek First the Kingdom. Her work has been featured on The Gospel Coalition and Christianity Today. Christine is married to Kyle, a pastor, and they have three sons. Want to go even deeper in this month's verse? Study along with Natalie in the monthly Bible Study Membership. Get the first month FREE with the code: PODCAST.Love this show? Support us by leaving a review.Links from today's show: Find out more about Christine at christinehoover.net or @christinehoover98.Get Christine's 2 Corinthians Bible study, More than Enough. Check out the Piper and Leaf Tea Advent Calendar. Use: DWELL10 to save 10%.Get the ESV Prayer Journals for 30% off with a free Crossway Plus account.Check out the Forever Welcomed bible study, by Oghosa Iyamu. Get your copy of Scarlet Hiltibidal's book, Hopeful-ish.Check out our FALL SALE October 13 through the 23rd! Support the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferenly.
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Believe God Is at Work // Natalie & Vera
"If I'm living by faith...I am believing that the God of the universe is at work. He is doing something. And I am not going to set that aside for something that is visible, something that is tangible."— Natalie AbbottToday's episode: Join Dwell Differently cofounders and sisters Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz as they discuss what it means to live out our faith. They talk about the real choice we make every day to get up and believe in the unseen work of God in our lives. They talk practically about how they create patterns of trusting God through reading and reciting his Word and how they rely on the faith of others to help them through seasons when faith is hard to find. You'l be encouraged in your own faith as you listen along. This month's memory verse: "For we live by faith, not by sight." — 2 Corinthians 5:7Want to go even deeper in this month's verse? Study along with Natalie in the monthly Bible Study Membership. Get the first month FREE with the code: PODCAST.Love our show? Support it by leaving us a review.Links from today's show: Get your copy of Hopeful-ish, by Scarlet Hiltibidal.Get the ESV Prayer Journals for 30% off with a free Crossway Plus account.Check out the Forever Welcomed bible study, by Oghosa Iyamu. Check out our FALL SALE October 13 through the 23rd! 24 Teas of Advent—Piper and Leaf Advent Calendar (10% off with code DWELL10)Support the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferenly.
If you were our friend, and if we could look you in the eyes and see your struggles and know you fully, and if we could only give you ONE thing—we'd give you God’s Word. There is more power and love and truth in one verse than in a thousand other words. So, let us help you memorize God's words in a simple, easy way. We hope you'll love listening in while we chat about what our verse means, why it matters, and how it intersects with our daily lives.
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