Do you find yourself constantly disappointed by the people around you? Your spouse, kids, boss, family, and friends? Could it be that you need to adjust your expectations? You can find great joy and satisfaction when you know where to look for them!
If the burden of life feels too heavy to handle, maybe you’re carrying something you were never meant to carry alone. Joel helps us identify why we carry too much, implement boundaries and balance, and understand how to prioritize what matters most.
We find Joy in the faces of the people around us. The ability to sustain Joy is directly connected to the amount of Joy that is in our ‘Joy Well’ Join Tennison and Ginelle as they pick up their conversation about Joy. In this episode, they will talk about the finding Joy on the faces of others and Appreciation.
Give yourself permission to slow down. In this episode, Jodi offers slow-living shifts and ways to care for your soul by creating a path away from burnout and toward restoration.
Don’t be afraid to share the things God has done for you.
God designed us to live in and out of Joy. It truly is our natural state of being we have just forgotten. Join Tennison and Ginelle as they begin a conversation about Joy and answer questions such as; What is Joy? Why is it so important? How do we get, keep and refill Joy?
Can you say you are greatly enjoying your relationship with Jesus? Is He real and precious to you these days? Would you like for your relationship to be sweeter, stronger, and more meaningful? Learn how to practically follow hard after God and how to enjoy Him more today on the blog and the podcast.
Today, I’m sharing a devotion from “Astounded,” Letters from a Lonely Laundry Basket, and giving three keys to help encourage you when something shifts your normal.
God designed us to live in and out of Joy. It truly is our natural state of being we have just forgotten. Join Tennison and Ginelle as they begin a conversation about Joy and answer questions such as; What is Joy? Why is it so important? How do we get, keep and refill Joy?
How we traverse relational tension inside the church goes a long way when we seek to influence people outside the church.
Do you ever feel unsure of God’s call on your life or unsettled by what you see around you? Few people understand these emotions more than Priscilla. I recently walked in her shoes through Greece and Turkey, and I’m sharing one of the most impactful moments here today.
You have the autonomy to make decisions that honor and respect your values and feelings.
People disappoint. They always have and they always will.
There’s something powerful about being able to connect face-to-face with someone lonely or hurting.
True transformation, healing, spiritual formation, and character development can only happen in community.
Even in the middle of this crazy season, we can find hope and joy, and laughter! We don’t have to be miserable just because so many things around us are miserable. We can rise above! I want to give you some very practical ways to do this! Here are 12 quick ways to add joy to your life.
Do you ever feel unsure of God’s call on your life or unsettled by what you see around you? Few people understand these emotions more than Priscilla. I recently walked in her shoes through Greece and Turkey, and I’m sharing one of the most impactful moments here today.
Listen in as Tennison, Ginelle, and Jason talk about, how to practically find peace in your body even after your mind has been quieted from the questions and anxiety that you may have been facing. They also, explore Jason’s passion for men in this day and age to be the men that God designed them to be.
May we never let our hearts fail to see the value in fighting for one another.
Letting someone we love fall flat in their face is tough!
Jennifer Rothschild became blind at age fifteen and now helps others live beyond limits. She and Angela talk about navigating our feelings in seasons of disappointment and living an abundant life in Christ no matter what the circumstances.
Ally George has a passion for seeing people become free from fear and painful struggles by the power of the Holy Spirit! She loves the process of discipleship and coaching. She has been trained through Thrive Ministries and RARE Leadership in the understanding and development of relational skills.
Today, join Melanie Redd and some wisdom from the ministry of Pastor Adrian Rogers as we look at how we can discover greater courage as we walk through the dark seasons of life. Learn how to be a woman of courage even in the midst of the very worst days.
On this week’s podcast, Angela shares one of her most powerful teachings.
Our choice to monitor what we hear and say will define us as a trustworthy person.
Connection will do its job when we can rest in the comfort of trustworthy others.
Join Tennison and Ginelle as they conclude their story. In this episode learn where Table and Well are today and what the future holds. Listen as they talk about Co-Labs and Community 101 and how their healing, growth, and simple yes to following God on this crazy journey has produced true, deep transformation in others.
She Found His Grace is a story of healing for anyone who has experienced abortion. It is also a call to action for the church. There is hope, love, and forgiveness after abortion.
Listen in as Tennison and Ginelle talk through the “origin story” of Table and Well, what the process was in the development, and how God was preparing them to launch Table and Well for over a year. Learn why the name Table and Well is so important to them and the meaning behind the name.
Peace. It’s something most people are searching for. But how do we find it? Especially when life gets rainy and stormy? Where do we anchor our hearts and lives when the winds start to blow and the rain begins to fall? Discover how to find peace in the storm in this new podcast episode.
Melinda champions and equips Christian parents of LGBTQ-identified children to love well, not compromise the Word of God, and faith in prayer.
Listen in as their daughter, Liv (Alivya), joins them to openly and honestly unpack how her early years and her parents’ undoing affected her and their relationship. How their mutual growth and intentional conversations to face the hard things have repaired and restored their connection and relationship.
Mandy shares the story of how God used an introvert like her to step out of her comfort zone and follow God. A self-titled “unlikely difference maker,” she reminds us that God can use us, too, when we dare to say yes!
We are called not to a life of comparison but to a life of authentic living, rooted in the knowledge of God’s love and plan for us.
In this episode, they tell comical and relatable stories of setbacks and victories as they began to turn the corner in their marital connection. Listen in and discover the importance of creating Joy moments and learning the art of play and how they are needed for healthy, deep relationships.
We are living in interesting days. It’s getting more complicated to share our faith and to talk about the Lord Jesus. So, what do we do? How do we tell others about our Hope? Join us as we talk about some creative and practical ways to shine brightly in a very dark world.
March is all about: 1) Finding the strength of sisterhood, 2) Living in the power of surrender, and 3) Answering the call to be a bridge.
This episode looks at how the lack of relational maturity skills and trauma contributed to the dysfunction in their marriage. You will also hear how Joy and connection begin the healing process in every area of their lives.
Happiness and purpose—we work ceaselessly for them, but what does God have to say about our efforts?
Over the next 4-5 episodes Ginelle and Tennison will unpack their continuing journey to relational health and maturity. You will learn where and how the journey started, how the lack of relational maturity skills and trauma contributed to the dysfunction in their marriage, and how it affected their children. You will also hear how Joy and connection begin the healing process in every area of their lives.
Do you ever need a little push to get you out of your comfort zone? A little inspiration to help you to move the needle in your life? Today, we are talking with a woman who constantly challenges herself (and others) to be brave, try new things, and step out into the great unknown.
Can you imagine what might change if we truly lived captivated by God’s love?
What do you do when you find yourself embedded in a narcissistic church culture? Should the leadership be removed altogether or can restoration happen and the leaders continue to lead? What would it take to change the culture? Who is at fault when narcissistic leadership emerges?
Victoria Riollano, mom of 8, knows it’s not easy raising faithful kids in the world today
By being a good neighbor, we open our hearts and homes to unexpected blessings and the joy of shared experiences.
What do you do when you find yourself embedded in a narcissistic church culture? Should the leadership be removed altogether or can restoration happen and the leaders continue to lead? What would it take to change the culture? Who is at fault when narcissistic leadership emerges?
We must get up every single day and choose to keep going. It’s a daily option… how we will race, how we will run, and how we will finish. I want to give you 5 things to keep you going!
Each month I’ll take you behind the scenes of ministry, adventures, things I’m loving, and insights God’s downloading.
How do we get so caught up and miss what is actually happening right in front of our faces? How do we miss the people who are being hurt, disowned, and even excommunicated by the organization that we have given our lives to? How do we allow narcissism to run rampant in our churches and community?
In Loving Samaritans, pastor Terry Crist demonstrates how it’s possible to live a life of radical inclusivity without compromising one’s beliefs or the truth of the Gospel.
Part 35 – If living Whole-Brained is truly how God created us, why don’t we? Why does it seem so hard to live relationally? What are we missing, or is this really just an unrealistic utopian dream? Or does it simply come back full circle to maturity?
Acknowledging our flaws and struggles creates a bond of shared humanity.
We act cowardly to protect ourselves.
It is possible to start over—no matter who you are or what you have been through. Join us today as we think about how to start over with courage.
Imagine writing love letters to the man in the future whom you will one day marry but have yet to meet. Cally talks about embracing singleness, waiting for God’s best, and celebrating God’s plans for you right now.
When people are hurt, it’s best to simply humble yourself and take personal responsibility with no “but” attached.
Part 34 – Tennison and Ginelle continue their conversation about practical skills that, when practiced, will help you live more relationally aware and mature. They will also talk about what your results could be when these skills are practiced.
Motivating others is about aligning their goals with yours.
God placed you in families, workplaces, churches, and neighborhoods to be around people who suffer.
Like so many of us, Bible study mentor Sarah Frazer found herself saying, “God, this wasn’t part of the plan. I didn’t sign up for this.”
Thankfully, there will be times when your heart connects deeply with another.
Part 33 – If living Whole-Brained is truly how God created us, why don’t we? Why does it seem so hard to live relationally? What are we missing, or is this really just an unrealistic utopian dream? Or is it simply, we don’t have the relational skills?
Wise counsel from those around you who are mature in the Lord, can often prevent you from making critical mistakes.
Where do we turn when we are hurting? Alone? Struggling? Or sad? Who can we look for help? Join us as we talk about the compassion and kindness of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Discover a little more about how much He loves you.
In the face of unthinkable circumstances, Noree Bowbeer’s uncommon courage gave the gift of life to her son, Christian Johnson.
God never intended us to walk through life alone, trusting no one but ourselves and Him.
Part 32 – In this episode, Tennison and Ginelle will be discussing what Whole-Brained relational mature pastors and leaders look like. What character traits that we should be looking for, and be seen, in our leaders. What is the purpose of the titles, Apostle, Pastor, Prophet, Teacher, Evangelist, that we give our leader
Is unbridled freedom dividing America?
Your healing will take place within the context of His people, not wandering alone.
Part 31 – Join Tennison and Ginelle as they begin to unpack Whole-Brained Christianity. In this episode, they will revisit the 4 ingredients for healthy soil and what a Whole-Brained church could look like.
Join us as we talk with a happily married woman about what makes her marriage sing! It’s a fun interview that is sure to make you smile and give you hope!
Stephanie Rousselle’s hope-filled story as a former atheist to the founder of Gospel Spice Ministries is unforgettable. She helps us to start this year by trusting the goodness of God.
Part 30 – Join Tennison and Ginelle as they discuss the ways to protect your community from the disease of narcissism, the importance of a mature community, and the formula needed to eradicate this disease from our churches, communities, and family.
For some reason, everyone feels compelled to offer opinions that they haven’t even spent five minutes thinking through.
No one – at times – doesn’t feel taken for granted.
Do you feel too busy to pray? Then you’re invited to find REST in God’s loving presence. Today’s guest, Asheritah Ciuciu, offers you a respite from your spiritual to-do list in her book, Prayers of Rest: 365 Prompts to Hear God’s Voice.
Jesus prayed all night about who to choose as His twelve friends and He made them His family.
Part 29 – Join Tennison & Ginelle as they discuss and dissect these two very different ways to operate in enemy mode, the effects of each, and what is happening in your brain and the brain of the narcissist while this is happening.
Today I want to give you permission to smile again, laugh again, and find hope and joy again. Yes, life is hard. But we don’t have to live as those who have no hope.
How do we exchange hurt for hope? As a recovered drug addict, stage-four cancer survivor, and former widow, Sheryl fought anxiety, depression, and despair for years before understanding her identity in Christ.
Part 28 – Self-justification can come in many forms, everything from, “You’ll never understand in a million years!” to “How dare you question me!” to ” God told me to do this.”
Alisa Childers helps us understand progressive Christianity, deconstruction, and the non-negotiables of faith in Jesus Christ.
Part 27 – Join Tennison and Ginelle as they continue to unpack the relational infection known as narcissism. What are the effects on the people who are under the leadership of a narcissist?
Even in the middle of this crazy season, we can find hope and joy, and laughter! We don’t have to be miserable just because so many things around us are miserable. We can rise above! I want to give you some very practical ways to do this! Here are 12 quick ways to add joy to your life.
Cancer touches everyone and yet churches are often under-equipped. How can cancer be a blessing? How do we best minister to cancer patients and caregivers?
Part 26 – Believe it or not, we actually look for, find, put in leadership, and hire people with major narcissist tendencies and call them strong leaders and follow them blindly. All while there is a wake of destruction behind them.
Today’s episode offers encouragement to any woman praying about a call to ministry.
Part 25 – How do shame and narcissism intersect? What happens when people are not taught how to metabolize shame? Join Tennison and Ginelle as they continue their conversation on the relational infection. In this episode, they will continue to unpack this disease and the motivations behind the actions and motives of the narcissist.
Today, join Melanie Redd and some wisdom from the ministry of Pastor Adrian Rogers as we look at how we can discover greater courage as we walk through the dark seasons of life. Learn how to be a woman of courage even in the midst of the very worst days.
Heated arguments between keyboard warriors, “unfriending” family or friends who believe differently than us, and wars on the international stage—our world is full of conflict. Dr. Oletha Barnett believes God created diversity far beyond race and that He designed diversity, which can often lead to conflict, to grow us, and give us opportunities to practice biblical principles. Through that, we can find unity.
Our fear should be staying at tables and partaking in things that God hates.
Part 24 – Narcissism may not be what you think is actually very easy to overlook and encourage. Sometimes it is hard to recognize until it is too late. The church, in its current structure, is the perfect breeding ground for narcissism to grow, thrive, and return if the relational connection of its people is not strong. Join Tennison and Ginelle as they begin to unpack this insidious disease.
Episode #199 – Today’s episode is a much-needed candid conversation for anyone who is tired of hustling and never feeling enough, and longing to truly embrace grace. Blake helps us know how to take a bold stand for Christ in today’s contentious culture.
Part 23 – SIn this episode, Tennison and Ginelle finish their conversation on healthy correction by taking a good look at toxic shame and why it must be rejected at all costs! The power of shame was never meant to be welded the way most commonly do. But until God’s way becomes the norm, we must recognize and reject shame and correction that is toxic in its nature.
Peace. It’s something most people are searching for. But how do we find it? Especially when life gets rainy and stormy? Where do we anchor our hearts and lives when the winds start to blow and the rain begins to fall? Discover how to find peace in the storm in this new podcast episode.
If you want to thrive instead of strive in your marriage in 2024, this episode is for you! Christa Hardin, MA, is a relationship expert, author, and podcast host. We talk about practical ways we can better understand and support each other.
Part 22 – Shame is an emotion that God has hardwired into in our brain, so we must learn how to use it. Join us as we unpack this controversial thought and see how God has designed us to feel shame but not wear it.
Episode #197 – Carol shares her powerful story and helps us: 1) Make hope-filled choices during a crisis, 2) Understand the value of community, and 3) Relinquish control and trust God with our children and circumstances.
Part 21 – Correction is necessary to shape and mold character. However if it is not done in a healthy way, it will cause more hurt, and division in your relationships. Join Tennison and Ginelle and they begin to unpack what healthy correction looks like and why it is so important.
When I ache, moan, and suffer for my many sins, God wraps His arms around me and whispers, “You are still mine.”
