Dwell Differently

"Behavior modification is not holiness. It's chains. We need to be released from that performance and trying to earn our way with the Lord."
— Tasha Calvert
Today's Episode: Most of us know that we should do what's right—yet being holy is far harder than it seems. What if the key isn’t in trying harder, but in relying more on God? Natalie Abbott sits down with author Tasha Calvert to uncover the secret to a truly set-apart life, rooted in God's transformative power, not in our performance. In this episode, you’ll discover how biblical holiness is less about following a moral checklist and more about proximity to God. Tasha shares her powerful journey from legalism to dependence on the Holy Spirit. Tune in to discover more about how you can live a life that's set apart. 
This month's memory verse: "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." — James 1:19b
Today's guest: Tasha Calvert is the women’s minister at Prestonwood Church in Dallas, Texas, and host of Digging In, a weekly podcast centered on Christian living. She is the author of Set Apart for More and over 15 Bible studies. Tasha is a sought-after speaker and Bible teacher, often lending her voice in leadership and equipping spaces. Tasha and her husband Robert love spending time with their four daughters, two sons-in-law and two granddaughters. 
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Find out more about Tasha at TashaCalvert.com or on her podcast, Digging In. 
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"Do you want to fix your anger problem? Be a better listener. Hold your tongue."
— Natalie Abbott
Today's episode: If we're being totally honest, most of us have an anger problem. It isn't just in those explosive moments, but in the long held grudges and undercurrents of frustration that we often keep hidden. But how do we fix our anger problem? Listen in today as Natalie shares relatable stories and biblical truths to help us see how being better listeners and more patient communicators can actually help us diffuse our anger. If you’ve ever struggled with low simmer anger or felt stuck in reactive patterns, this episode is for you. 
This month's memory verse: "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." — James 1:19b
Memorize Scripture with us: Get the Dwell Differently book or bundle (on sale now!), and learn verses to help you overcome negative thinking.

Links from today's show: 
For your new believers and those exploring faith: Check out The Story of Jesus: A Guided Journey Through the Gospel of John. Get 30% off at Crossway.com with a free Crossway Plus account.
Need help answering teens big questions? Get Science and God: Do You Have to Choose? from TheGoodBook.com for 30% off with the code: CHOOSE.
Renew your commitment to daily Scripture reading. Start today with TheOneYearBible.com.
Support the show
Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

"When we find ourselves with nothing else, and we're forced to rely on God, that's when we find that he's enough."
— Scott Dunford
Today's Episode:  Life doesn't always turn out the way we'd hoped it would. And Pastor Scott Dunford is no stranger to wading through disappointments, both with other people and personally. In today's episode, Scott walks us through some of the hardest questions he's faced both in ministry and in life. He reflects on why good people suffer and bad people thrive. He reminds us of the truth of God's promises and how we can practically rely on him and on his people through seasons of difficulty and doubt. Regardless of your particular season, you'll be encouraged to remember that God is enough, both now and forever.
This month's memory verse: "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." — Psalm 73:26
Today's guest: Scott Dunford is a pastor and missionary leader with over two decades of experience in vocational ministry. He currently serves as the Lead Pastor of Western Hills Church in San Mateo, California. Scott also the is the co-host of The Missions Show, where he discusses theology and cross-cultural ministry to help "goers think and thinkers go.”
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Find out more about Scott on his church's website or instagram.
Renew your commitment to daily Scripture reading and start fresh today at TheOneYearBible.com.
Discover more about the resurrection in The “If” That Changes Everything by Mike Hood. Use code IF to receive 30% off your copy at thegoodbook.com.
Develop life-changing habits in the Disciplines of Devotion series. Get 30% off at here with a free Crossway Plus account.
Discover God’s heart for you through deeper study and reflection in Every Woman's Bible.
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"Where's your heart at? What are you longing for? Are you longing for things other than God?"
— Natalie Abbott
Today's episode: On today's episode, Dwell Differently sister Natalie and Vera are asking us this question: What if God was truly your best thing? It's foundational...and it's also really hard to live out. They talk honestly and practically about what it looks like in their own lives to navigate the challenges and the benefits of trusting in God and loving him the most. You won't want to miss it!
This month's memory verse: "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." — Psalm 73:26
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Links from today's show: 
Discover more about the resurrection in The “If” That Changes Everything by Mike Hood. Use code IF to receive 30% off your copy at thegoodbook.com.
Develop life-changing habits in the Disciplines of Devotion series. Get 30% off at crossway.org/disciplinesofdevotion with a free Crossway Plus account.
Renew your commitment to daily Scripture reading and start fresh today at TheOneYearBible.com.
Discover God’s heart for you through deeper study and reflection in Every Woman's Bible.
Support the show
Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

"The Lord sometimes reveals himself to us and shows himself to us in ways that we wouldn't know apart from our flesh and our heart failing."
— Megan Hill
Today's Episode: Join Natalie Abbott and Megan Hill as they discuss both individual failure and corporate failure in the church and how God meets us in both places. Megan gives spiritual insights and practical advice for how we can deal with our own doubts and disappointments by honestly bringing them to God and relying on others to lift us up. She also gives us some helpful categories for understanding the failures of others in the church, and she walks us through what we can do when we experience those hurts first-hand. It's a great conversation that helps us understand a biblical framework for how God is always at work even through our failures, both individually and corporately. 
This month's memory verse: "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." — Psalm 73:26
Today's guest: Megan Hill is the managing editor for The Gospel Coalition. She is also the author of several books for adults and children, most recently Sighing on Sunday: 40 Meditations for When Church Hurts and Sabbath Rest. Megan lives with her husband and four children in Massachusetts where they belong to West Springfield Covenant Community Church (PCA).
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Links from today's show: 
Find out more about Megan here. Dealing with church hurt? Get Sighing on Sunday here.
Discover more about the resurrection in The “If” That Changes Everything by Mike Hood. Use code IF to receive 30% off your copy at thegoodbook.com.
Develop life-changing habits in the Disciplines of Devotion series. Get 30% off at crossway.org/disciplinesofdevotion with a free Crossway Plus account.
Discover God’s heart for you through deeper study and reflection in Every Woman's Bible.
Support the show
Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.