Grounded In Grace Podcast

Please ignore the screaming baby in the background as we record what will be our last episode of grounded in grace. This may be a surprise to you, we intended to make it to 100 episodes but, well, the time has come.    Thank you to all our loyal listeners and followers! What a blessing you have been to us! And thank you to our patrons who have supported us with more than words for many months. You are heroes!    May God bless you and support you as you remain Grounded in Grace!   Byeeee!

Alyssa interviews a special guest, Brooke, today so sit down with a cup of something warm and enjoy the visit.

We interview Alyssa and focus on her dental hygiene journey in hopes to help a listener who seeks the same career path.    Also, we check in with Alyssa's new willpower schedule!

So due to illness, I had to record alone. But hopefully you will find a useful travel tip for memories and keeping away from digital clutter. Then we get into a story in Daniel 3 as well as many verses in Hebrews 11 and 12. Amazing stories the Bible gives us!

In this episode we discuss Lawren's sleep test trial and then get into the benefits of building your personal community and why it feeds your soul.   Show Notes:   Joyce Meyer Youtube clip    Living Well, Spending Less   Happier Podcast 179   Death cleaning -youtube, book    

You may know intellectually the benefits of sleep, but a reminder doesn't hurt because how many of us are actually guarding this health habit with the diligence that we should? So this episode is a reminder and hopefully a motivator to get us back into good sleep habits and health! Blink book "The Sleep Solution" NEWSTART What You're Missing Most- Adventist Review article on sleep

Lawren and husband Ronny share their scary adventure over the summer where God showed his love for them in a daring rescue!

A look at Proverbs 28:26 and how a Kirby vacuum salesmen taught Alyssa a lesson on foolishness and boundaries. Book Alyssa mentions: Living Well, Spending Less

Another look at the Sabbath commandment and BLESSING! I share 3 different ways that God designed the Sabbath rest for us. And it's amazing to experience!   I also replay an episode from early in 2017 where we talked with our brother Tyler on his take of the 7th day and what a gift it is to us.   https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-in-grace-podcast/id1179167493   www.groundedingracepodcast.com   www.patreon.com/gigpodcast   www.instagram.com/gigpodcast   https://mailchi.mp/f342f8e5323b/refreshyourdevotions

As the busy month of August hits and school is starting, we take this chance to reflect back on a favorite episode and topic, hygge.    Notes: Marlene Rydahl and Danish happiness TED talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biQGa89O5O4 http://www.malenerydahl.com Hygge challenge we found through pinterest https://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/12-Month-Hygge-Challenge-42980030?crlt.pid=camp.YCW0622U5aP3   Challenge for the week: At the end of every day, before you go to sleep, make a note of a blessing or something from your day worth appreciating and savoring!

Alyssa interviews Kari, a coworker with an awesome story of God's love and power to redeem. 

In this study of Genesis 25 we discuss the following: Family dysfunction Being hasty Having a heart that values the things of God The power of deceit Generational sins There is a lot that these couple verses at the end of Genesis 25 can bring up in conversation. Hope you learn something and praying that God moves in your life!

Shownotes: Alyssa mentions the Mom’s Struggling Well podcast...again. episode  55  (In case she said them too fast for you) 4 Core Values To Teach Your Kids To Help Them Succeed: You are loved You are safe You are chosen You are responsible from book by Jim and Lynn Jackson. “Discipline that Connects” Other Books mentioned: “Essentialism” Greg McKeown “Boundaries” Cloud and Townsend "Men are from Mar’s, Women are from Venus" but the theory mentioned is actually from the book "Men as waffles, Woman as spaghetti"    "The One Thing" by Gary Keller

What we discuss this episode: Things we’ve noticed about ourselves while recording; ways that we annoy kids; ways we act like kids; things that force us to be grown-up. We also talk about how often life keeps us from the plans and get togethers we need, how often we reschedule and cancel on the people that are important because we are close and they will understand. How can we keep from doing this? How can we guard this time? We reference GiG031 "Slow Day" and the concept "Design Your Summer" in the Happier Podcast Episode 67 Happier podcast 2:43-10:30 and Episode 118 9:20-13:20 Plus, Alyssa and I both throw in little ways we connect with our spouses at the end of the day. Very important!

Alyssa brought up this topic and how she wanted to discuss it on our next episode. So here it is! Words! They are so powerful and can do such big things. Join us to find our take and our experience with the power of words.    Shownotes: Part 3 Overwhelmed By My Blessings Encouragement For Moms day 3 (Found on the BIBLE app) James 1:19 Proverbs 18:21 Zechariah 3

Ruth continues to share from her notes on what has helped her in the struggle with depression in high school. This whole interview could be such a blessing and help if you work with young people or have children who struggle with depression. Learn to see the signs, find what helps them, and how to encourage them in the hard times. 

A young woman shares God's strength in struggle with depression

This is a good one, just grow with us as God blesses and reassures.  RightNow Media Bible App: "Overwhelmed by My Blessings" S.T.O.P. (Same devotional "Overwhelmed by my Blessings" and the acronym is explained in Part 3) Hymn to sing: "Blessed Assurance" Texts referenced: Hebrews 12:28 Phillipians 4:6-7 James 1:12

While not all of our recommendations will be your favorites, it does help to get some ideas! So welcome to the 2018 recommendation list for summer family movies, beach reads, and even family games.   Show notes: Mom's Struggling Well Podcast (Alyssa's current favorite) Hey Dad : A subscription box for Dads who love their kids but think most of their toys are dumb and boring. Books: Wonder by RJ Palacio, *correction: this is a children’s book and is NOT based on a true story like we thought when we recorded. Still a VERY good book! Ms. Brenda's Bedtime Stories The Selection series by Kiera Cass She Believes by Debbie Lindell Fireproof (book or movie) Finding The Hero In Your Husband by Dr. Juli Slattery Love Does by Bob Goff Steal Away Home by Charles Spurgeon and Thomas Johnson Shoe Dog by Phil Knight I Can Only Imagine: A Memoir: Bart Millard Eyes Wide Open: Enjoying God In Everything by Steve DeWitt Movies/Shows: Never Say Never Justin Bieber Timeless The Crown The Case For Christ I Can Only Imagine Ma

Just sisters hanging out discussing hand-me-downs, capsule wardrobes, and being rich in God.   In case you are curious, we mention these things this week: 1 Timothy 6 Matthew 6 Carly Jean Los Angeles Capsule Wardrobe like this, this, or this. Hanger trick     www.groundedingracepodcast.com   www.patreon.com/gigpodcast   www.instagram.com/gigpodcast   https://mailchi.mp/f342f8e5323b/refreshyourdevotions