Do you know the last fruit of the Spirit mentioned in Galatians 5? It is the theme of today’s podcast from chapter 5 in The Next Conversation by Jefferson Fisher, Control Yourself. Fisher explains the two phases of every argument, ignition (aka fight or flight) and cooling (aka rest & digest). “Ignition happens when, with … More Control Yourself – Episode 233 – The Next Conversation
Let’s dive into the poetry and wisdom genre of the Bible! Today we recap Psalms 1-41 a.k.a. Book 1. David wrote all but 2 of the psalms in this group, most are prayers of distress or statements of confidence in God. David reminds us in Psalm 1 to delight in the law of the Lord. … More Book 1 – Psalms 1-41, Episode 232
“If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more,” Jane Austen’s well-known line from her classic novel, Emma, written in 1815. Readers will love Mr. Knightley, family friend, who does not hesitate to confront Emma Woodhouse when she is in the wrong. Truth tellers are hard to find! Mr. Knightley: You … More Emma – Episode 231
Greetings fellow communicators! Are you ready to level-up to chapter 2 in The Next Conversation by Jefferson Fisher? Have you ever had a moment when you played out a conversation in your head and it went totally awry? Jefferson has a powerful reminder for us: “Have something to LEARN not something to prove.” The next … More The Next Conversation – Chapter 2
Kate and Sheila are joined by Jonah as they recap Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli. Their one word choices were Kind, Protect, and Brave. The beginning is grim. A tragic accident leaves Jeffery Magee an orphan at the age of three. He is sent to live with a divided family, his aunt and uncle do … More Maniac Magee – Episode 229
Greetings listeners! May brings Mother’s Day our way! Please join Kate and Sheila as they share a book title mother acrostic and celebrate stellar moms found in literature! Without moms where would people be? (One need only read The Brothers Karamazov to find out 😀) Here are few suggestions for moms and mentors in your … More To Mom with Love – Episode 226
“…and if I perish, I perish.” Esther was all in! David asked God in Psalm 86:11 to give him an undivided heart. Esther and David were on the same page. May we strive to join them. If we were to represent our lives by a fruit, may it NOT be an orange with a section … More Esther – Episode 224
Change is hard, but it is necessary to wholeheartedly follow God! These 208 pages pack quite a powerful punch! “We can either act on fear or we can act on faith, but we cannot act on both.” The Healing Tools of God: When life goes awry ask this question: “How would a deeply loved … More Episode 221 – Rob Reimer’s Soul Care: 7 Transformational Principles for a Healthy Soul
Chuck Black’s allegory addresses a number of issues/themes such as letting go of the past, forgiveness, fear, healing, etc. as it transports readers to the Middle Ages. The battle of good vs evil is a classic one. It is still fought every day as Christians strive to be in the world but not of the … More Episode 218 – Sir Kendrick and the Castle Bel Lione
In this episode, we explore the rich themes, memorable characters, and the powerful symbolism of J.R.R. Tolkien’s iconic trilogy. Whether you’re a dedicated fan or new to Middle Earth these insights will deepen your appreciation and inspire your own journey of purpose and resilience. Kate and Sheila discussed three key questions: Quotes galore from characters … More The Return of the King – Episode 220
