Will we let ourselves examine our own messiness long enough to be able to ask God for help? This month we are going to be talking about how to deal with our messy, imperfect lives. Listen in to today’s episode where we learn that we tidy our messes by admitting our needs.
Episode #87 – “Don’t be so focused on the “hard” of motherhood that you miss out on the good.” Listen in as Becky Keife, the community manager for (in)courage and I discuss Becky’s new book, “No Better Mom for the Job—Parenting with Confidence Even When You Don’t Feel Cut Out For It” and be encouraged today.
We have looked at how we lost perspective, what the past did to shape our perspective, what is affecting our perspective in the present, what being in Christ should do to our perspective, and now finally what is God’s perspective for us and this world? And how do we pursue His perspective instead of getting trapped in the world’s perspectives? Listen in as Denise explores God’s perspective versus man’s.
Episode #142 – Can we really choose gratitude in the hard places? How? We can be in a hard place and not become hardened. Listen in to this episode as Denise and Angela finish this series on gratitude and learn how to be set free from the prison of ingratitude.
This is where the abundant life is found—when we have the mind of Christ. Listen in as Denise talks about how who we are in Christ impacts our perspective.
Episode #141 – The month of gratitude is here! Are we truly grateful for what God has provided? God’s provision is an undeserved gift, not a right. And sometimes we take for granted His incredible blessings. Choosing gratitude is not something that happens naturally, but we are cultivating gratitude all month long here on the podcast. Listen to this refreshing episode and learn how we can be grateful for God’s provision.
All month long we are trying to realign our perspective to God’s. First, we had to recognize the shift that has happened in our perspective and to do so, we are looking to God’s word, to our past and now this week to our present. We can grow accustomed to our status quo so much so that we do not question our perspective or modus operandi. Listen in as Denise shares how to shift our present perspective to be more like Christ’s.
Episode #140 – Vote your faith, friends. Vote for righteous legislation more than a personality. When we do so, we uphold biblical standards and help to restore our nation to its original foundation.
The breaching of the capital perhaps can waken us up for the need to not just believe the perspective we are hearing from either camp. So how do we find truth? How do we regain our perspective when we have let our perspective be tainted in a fallen world? By looking to the past. The past can be a tutor if we are willing to listen.
Episode #139 – These are turbulent times in our nation, friends. There is much confusion and perhaps you wonder if you can make a difference at all. For such a time as this, here is a clarion message from an interview I had with David Barton. Vote your faith, friends. Look at the actions (as in legislation) more than the words. We do not have a perfect leader, but there is a righteous choice before us.
Our perspective affects our lives profoundly. One of the tactics of the enemy is to cause us to lose perspective. Confused and disillusioned, we try to find the meaning of this life. To find perspective we need to relinquish our own and ask for God’s. Listen in as Denise shares how we can lose the world’s perspective and gain God’s.
Episode #138 – With 41% of the next generation being noted for spending up to 3 hours a day online, the need to intervene in our children’s online habits is greater than ever. But the good news is that new habits can be formed to set us free from the impact of living in a society driven by social media.
Why be grateful? Is it possible to be grateful when life is hard? Listen in as we share ten Scriptures and the benefits of gratitude to reflect on this Thanksgiving as well as my favorite things about Thanksgiving and some recipes from last year for you to try!
Episode #137 – Join us on the Black and White Podcast as Denise and Dan wrap up this month’s dialogue regarding Social Media. This episode addresses our tendency to idolize Social Media and relays practical solutions to successfully overcome this battle.
It’s easy to be thankful for things that we deem to be good. But what about those hard places? We can choose to be grateful even then. Choosing intentional gratitude paves the way for gratitude that is never based on circumstances.
Episode #136 – On today’s Black and White Podcast, healthy ways to use Social Media continues. Don’t miss out on Denise and Dan’s discussion on creating balance as you post positive content for your sphere of influence.
This week on the Seeing Deep Podcast, Denise and Lynn Cowell continue to discuss the need to empower our children to face the uncertainties this fall brings. Check out their powerful conversation regarding 3 tools to teach our daughters to go from fear-filled to fearless.
Episode #135 – Managing social media is more than just a bunch of rules and do’s and don’ts, but there are principles that help us to be proactive rather than reactive in our handling of social media. Listen in as Denise and her son Daniel Dovel continue their discussion of a healthy approach toward social media.
This month we are talking about Hurried Mindsets – Slowing Down and Finding Rest. The hurried mindset can get praise for all that is accomplished, but I wonder at what cost? And sometimes, we will discover that being hurried actually causes us to accomplish less. Listen in as Denise shares how to overcome the taskmaster of the hurried mindset.
Episode #134 – The impact social media is having on our culture is significant. What fruit is social media bearing in your life? All generations need to examine habits with social media but can learn to use social media well. Listen in as Denise and her son Daniel Dovel discuss the ups and downs of social media use and discuss 7 undesirable fruits of social media use.
The broken mindsets in this culture often arise from living for an audience of men rather than an audience of One—Christ alone. The shame culture invites us to participate in this perpetual seeking of others’ approval, and we would not have shame if we did not have an audience. So who is your audience? Who is it that you care what they think about you?
Episode #133 – Our flesh resists being humbled. We don’t want someone else to put us down. It is this natural reflex that does not want to believe we are less than, and yet God has already delivered us from shame.
In this episode, Denise interviews Lynn Cowell about 5 promises God reveals in Scripture that our children can hold onto this coming school year. As they discuss these promises, their knowledge as moms helping their children through a variety of school experiences shines through.
Episode #132 – The funny thing about shame is that no one wants to admit they have it. It’s like a game of hot potato. But just because we don’t want to admit it does not mean that shame is not operating in our lives. Removing hidden shame is possible. Walking in the Spirit reveals hidden shame and sets us free.
Episode #86 – Determining boundaries is hard in a fallen world. But boundaries help to protect us—not limit us. And we don’t have boundaries if we don’t keep them. Listen in to this episode as Denise Pass and Danielle Poorman continue their discussion about Raising kids in a scary world.
Throwback episode in celebration of the release of Shame Off You! Shame is a head game, and we often do it to ourselves. If we need approval from everyone, we will have it from none. Listen in as Denise and Angela continue sharing why shame matters.
Our potential in Christ is different than the potential in this world and our mindset will determine whether we reach that potential. Listen in as Denise shares how to reach your potential in Christ.
Episode #79 – Shame affects how we live this life, often in dramatic ways. So often people remain in their shame by trying to cover it, deny it or make excuses for it. We have to be willing to examine shame instead of being put off or condemned by it.
We need to let go of limitations that are formed in the flesh. Listen in as we learn how to let go of limitations in our own minds.
If we were to have the same mindset as Christ in our relationships with one another, we would have flourishing families and churches. But if we have the mind of Christ, as Paul says we do in 1 Corinthians 2:16, then why isn’t this the case in our relationships? Listen in as Denise unpacks how to cultivate healthy thriving mindsets in our tribe.
Episode #85 – Today we’re talking about Raising Kids in A Scary World – Instilling Values. Listen in as Denise Pass and Danielle Poorman share on empowering and raising our children to be free from fear and to be in the world but not of it.
Episode #120 – Listen in as Denise continues her interview with Elyse Fitzpatrick and Eric Schumacher as they dive into Scripture together to explore how women fit into the church’s redemption story and into the new world.
Episode #84 – This month we have explored being whole and healthy – mentally, physically, emotionally. How are you BEing, friends? Life is not just about doing, but being. As we are restored to being whole, we have an opportunity to live out our lives as a legacy for others to follow. Being in Christ should impact all of our life.
Listen in and learn about how we can live a legacy all for the glory of God.
Episode #119 – Listen in to this episode as Denise interviews Elyse Fitzpatrick and Eric Schumacher as they dive into Scripture together to explore how women fit into the church’s redemption story and into the new world.
Episode #158 – Gratitude does not have to follow feelings. Feelings come when we choose how we are going to think. Listen in as Denise shares how gratitude can help us to shift negative mindsets.
Episode #118 – In honor of Mother’s Day, listen in to this episode of Denise and her sons. Mommas raising boys looks a little different than raising daughters, but much remains the same. Our greatest goal is not that our sons will be like us but that they will be like Jesus.
Episode #83 – Are you tired, friends? Rest is something we all need from time to time. Listen in and learn about the rest that God has for us all as we seek to be healthy all the way around this month.
Episode #116 – Do you wonder how you can make a difference in this world? And how you can impact our culture with the work of your hands? Listen in today as Denise interviews Brock Shinen, a lawyer, a speaker, and author of the book, The Christian Entrepreneur, and discover how you can better reach the world around you.
SD#82 – This month we are doing an overhaul on our health – from physical health last week to the key to emotional health this week. Listen in as Denise Pass and Suzie Eller continue their discussion on the secret to emotional health.
Episode #82 – The answer to shame is not found in pride, but humility. The only reason we are free from shame is the grace and faithfulness of God. Shame tries to point us back to who we were before Christ, but humility points us back to the One who our lives really are all about—Jesus. Listen in and discover how humility conquers shame in Jesus’ name!
Episode 81 – This month we are doing an overhaul on our health – from physical health last week to the key to emotional health this week. Listen in as Denise Pass and Suzie Eller discuss the secret to emotional health.
Creating thriving thoughts is possible through the mind of Christ.
Denise defines the needs of our mindset battles—which require more than positive thinking. Using Philippians 4:8, she powerfully sets forth the prescription for a right mind as defined in God’s Word.
Episode #124 – God is always present whether we are aware of it or not. Practicing the presence of God takes practice. But practice makes perfect. Listen in as Denise shares how to practice the presence of God.
Denise continues the conversation of making up our minds as the publication date for her new book “Make Up Your Mind” draws nearer. In today’s episode, she shares five powerful ways to embrace an abundance mindset.
Episode #123 – Listen in as Denise dives into Scripture for a deeper understanding of God’s presence—how to enter His presence and what experiencing His presence does in our lives.
Episode #122 – As recipients of the grace of God, we carry the presence of God to this world. God’s presence has transformed us. Will we help others to know Him, too?
We who are in Christ must put on Christ. So, how do we put on Christ? We choose His thoughts over ours. Listen in as Denise shares 5 ways we put on Christ as we learn to make up our minds.
Episode #121 – One short sentence can change your life: God is here. Learn how to recognize God’s impact on your life and find the joy He’s been waiting to give you!
Putting off things is not quite as easy as putting things on. But putting off paves the way for putting on a new way of thinking. This is more than just trying to convince ourselves by willpower or by a good deed. This is like a brain transplant—where we truly learn to think differently. This new paradigm is the Kingdom of God.
Episode #120 – Listen in as Denise continues her interview with Elyse Fitzpatrick and Eric Schumacher as they dive into Scripture together to explore how women fit into the church’s redemption story and into the new world.
As we have been examining our thoughts and how mindsets are both formed, today we are looking at the significance of protecting our belief system. Listen in as Denise shares 5 keys to protecting your belief system.
Episode #119 – We can all try to get our worth from the world surrounding us, but finding worth in the world will leave us feeling worthless. From beginning to end the Bible affirms women, who have intrinsic value because they—just as men—are created in God’s image.
Who would’ve thunk examining our thoughts is key to a joy-filled life in Christ? Our thoughts don’t have to run our lives. We get to choose to run our thoughts through God’s word.
Episode #116 – Do you wonder how you can make a difference in this world? And how you can impact our culture with the work of your hands? Listen in today as Denise interviews Brock Shinen, a lawyer, a speaker, and author of the book, The Christian Entrepreneur, and discover how you can better reach the world around you.
Do you need a mindset reset? This week we conclude our discussion of a mindset reset by unpacking how to overcome negative mindsets. Listen in as Michelle shares strategies in overcoming negative mindsets through 5 key spheres.
Episode #115 – We are called to reach and connect with a disconnected world around us but our values can become an outward expression instead of authentically who we are. When we are integrated with Jesus in all we do, our faith can be contagious. Listen in as Brock Shinen, a lawyer, speaker, and author of the book, The Christian Entrepreneur, shares key principles to help us reach the world around us.
Listen in as Denise and Michelle discuss 7 ways to overcome negative mindsets. You do not have to be held captive by negative thoughts anymore. God’s thoughts are not our thoughts, but God is able to help us in our thoughts.
Episode #114 – We all long to belong. But part of belonging is letting others belong in your sphere, too. We need to give acceptance to others in order to also receive it. We belong to Christ and can live out of that acceptance, giving us the freedom to love others no matter whether or not they are a part of our tribe.
Listen in as Denise discusses and defines 10 chief negative mindsets. Part of healing our broken mindsets is understanding how we developed them and what mindset struggles we actually have.
Episode #113 – Do you feel like you don’t belong? We’ve all been there. But belonging is a choice we make. Truly, no one can make us feel like we belong or don’t belong. We belong to Christ and can live out of that acceptance, giving us the freedom to love others no matter whether or not they are a part of our tribe.
We are not victims of our circumstances. We are victors through our circumstances when we reset our mindset with God’s word. Listen in as Denise shares principles from God’s word to help you to reset your mindset in 2022.
Episode #112 – Connecting in a disconnected world is made difficult when a pandemic strikes a selfie-oriented world. Being in contact with others is not the same as being connected. But we can still have fellowship in a physically distant world. Listen in to these 5 tips on finding true connection with others.
Listen in as Denise discusses and defines 10 chief negative mindsets. Part of healing our broken mindsets is understanding how we developed them and what mindset struggles we actually have.
Episode #111 – Make no mistake—how we handle the present-day gender issues of our day will impact generations. And we will be accountable for how we defended the truth. Children are victimized when we don’t stand for truth.
Today, Denise engages in the second part of her dynamic interview with guest David A. Fiensy. They continue to discuss the cultural context of Jesus’ parables and how these lessons apply to our lives today. David is the author of Hear Today: Compassion and Grace in the Parables of Jesus.
Episode #110 – We are having an identity crisis in our day. People turn to look for answers and when a new definition comes to match their pain it becomes a solution.” Whether or not you struggle with gender identity, this message matters to everyone.
Denise rounds off the discussion of God’s gifts to us for Christmas and the year-round as she interviews guest David Fiensy. Listen in as they discuss biblical context of the parables of Jesus and what a gift His Word is to us.
Episode #109 – What is truth? This question has been asked for thousands of years and thank God that there is objective truth that we can live by. When lies have deceived us, God can clear up the confusion we face in our day. Listen in as we seek to find the truth as we discuss the facts behind the roots of Gender confusion and finding our identity in Christ.
We are victors through our circumstances when we reset our mindset with God’s word. Listen in as Denise shares principles from God’s word to help you to reset your mindset in 2022.
Episode #108 – To find a good friend, we have to be one. Friendship goals are about so much more than us. When we understand the value that God places on relationships, we see the purposes in friendships are all about Kingdom work. And when we invest selflessly, God provides dear friends in our lives.
In today’s episode, Denise continues the discussion of God’s Real Gifts for Christmas and the rest of the year by addressing what we hear. She shares four significant ways we can hear from God in our daily lives.
Episode #107 – Friendship is hard to come by in a world where we can have 1,000 friends on social media but hardly ever interact with them. But God made us for fellowship and there is an art to friendship that can help us to move past the obstacles that hinder true community.
Denise addresses the topic of seeing and hearing God’s real gifts to us for Christmas and the rest of the year. She shares three things we need in order to see what God places before us.
Episode #106 – Relationships can be tricky. Expectations and selfishness can kill relationships. To find a healthy relationship we have to be healthy ourselves. And perhaps our goal in the relationship is about serving and blessing others rather than wondering what those relationships can do for us. Listen in as we consider how we can form godly relationships in our lives.
Denise concludes her conversation with Morgan Sugg, author of Forever in My Goodness: Trusting in the Abundant Favor of God. Check out their final discussion as they continue to illuminate real gratitude through the characteristics of God’s goodness. You can check out Morgan’s ministry and book at https://www.morgansugg.com.
Episode #105 – For the next month, we are going to focus on our relationships with one another. Toxicity in relationships is a part of the fall. Sin corrupts. But no matter what the problems are that we have in our relationships, God can help us to relate to one another. Listen in as Denise and Allison share how to deal with toxic relationships.
For the next two episodes, Denise will discuss real gratitude with Morgan Sugg, author of Forever In My Goodness: Trusting in the Abundant Favor of God. Listen in as Denise and Morgan unpack God’s goodness one characteristic at a time and remind us how much we have to be grateful for.
Episode #104 – “Change takes change and that can be scary” but “it’s ok to grow slow.” Feel discouraged that your goals seem further away than when you began? Listen in for practical tips and motivation with Lara Casey, Author of “Cultivate What Matters”.
As Denise continues the discussion on real gratitude, she turns her attention to the need for true grit. Check out her thoughts from a previous health crisis that showed her that the grit that grows gratitude often is the irritant that forms a pearl as we cast our pain onto God’s grace.
Episode #103 – What is hindering you from your life resolution? No matter what the obstacles are, they can be overcome by the word of God and accountability. Listen in as Denise and Allison discuss how to live out your life resolutions!
In today’s episode, she encourages us to throw off the temptation to be a sunshine patriot—a person dedicated to a cause only when it’s easy. Listen in as she shares from personal experience the persistence needed to remain grateful when trials came her way.
Episode #102 – How we set our goals is almost as important as the goals themselves. Listen in as Denise and Allison share how to set S.M.A.R.T. goals this year.
In the second part of Denise’s interview with Catherine Bird, author of “The Armor of God,” they continue to discuss how to put on God’s Armor and the tremendous benefit it is to our lives. Then they wrap up with strategies for future battles we don’t yet know are coming.
Episode #101 – We have to go to the word to get our word. We need to hear from God to live out our purpose. Listen in and discover how to find your word for the year.
Listen in as Denise and Catherine Bird discuss how to know who your enemy is and, when facing him, tap into God’s strength.
Episode #100 – In our 100th episode, get to know Allison Mayberry, Denise’s new podcast partner, as she shares some of her story.
In this episode, Denise interviews Lynn Cowell about 5 promises God reveals in Scripture that our children can hold onto this coming school year. As they discuss these promises, their knowledge as moms helping their children through a variety of school experiences shines through.
Episode #95 – Can we really choose gratitude in the hard places? How? We can be in a hard place and not become hardened. Listen in to this episode as Denise and Angela finish this series on gratitude and learn how to be set free from the prison of ingratitude.
Episode #86 – Determining boundaries is hard in a fallen world. But boundaries help to protect us—not limit us. And we don’t have boundaries if we don’t keep them. Listen in to this episode as Denise Pass and Danielle Poorman continue their discussion about Raising kids in a scary world.
Episode #94 – True gratitude for others does not depend on their behavior. Tolerance of others is not gratitude for them, either. When we choose gratitude for all of the people in our lives, we find ourselves changed as well as the other person. Listen in as we continue our series on true gratitude this month.
When circumstances in this world become so overwhelming that we find ourselves living out a “new normal,” keeping our eyes fixed on God can help us open the gift of resiliency. Tune in as Denise shares six reminders of our resiliency in Christ.
Episode #93 – Are you truly grateful for what God has provided? God’s provision is an undeserved gift, not a right. If you need a fresh dose of gratitude, listen to this refreshing episode and learn how we can be grateful for God’s provision.
Episode #85 – Today we’re talking about Raising Kids in A Scary World – Instilling Values. Listen in as Denise Pass and Danielle Poorman share on empowering and raising our children to be free from fear and to be in the world but not of it.
Episode #92 – Our thoughts can run our life or we can choose to take back control of our thoughts. Listen in as Denise and Dr. Lane Cohee continue their discussion on how to break free from thought patterns and restore peace to our disquieted souls.
As Denise continues the conversation about “new normal,” she moves on to discuss how we can thrive and not just survive. Listen in as she shares God’s purposes, promises, and provision that can help us see change not as an obstacle but as a doorway to a more abundant life.
This month on the Podcast, Denise tackles the topic of embracing changes and facing hard places. Many things in this world right now are a challenge. But God! He desires for us to lean on Him for the strength to navigate through everything we face. Listen in this week as she shares five Christ-centered ways to aid our mindset when accepting our ”new normal” circumstances.
Episode #91 – Listen in as Dr. Lane Cohee and I discuss his new book, “The Disquieted Soul” and learn how to escape the disquiet of your own soul by changing the voice you hear.
As Denise wraps up this month’s conversation about joy, she focuses on spreading joy. Listen in as she shares five ways to spread the joy found in Christ to others.
Episode #90 – When our lives are interrupted with choices we did not make and real consequences that surround us in pain, we still have a choice in that place to choose joy, by the grace of God. Listen in as Denise and Angela continue to share key principles on how to overcome depression.
