Dwell Differently

In this episode, Glenna Marshall about connecting with God when we don't feel like it. She encourages us to persevere even when we feel resistant to spending time in God's word. She encourages us to apply the promise we find in our verse this month, that when we dwell with God, we will find rest in him.w h o e v e r // d w e l l si n // t h e // s h e l t e ro f // t h e // M o s t // h i g hw i l l // r e s t // i n // t h es h a d o w // o f // t h eA L M I G H T Y- Psalm 91:1To learn more about Glenna, read her blog, and check out her books, visit her website : GlennaMarshall.com or, find her on Instagram @glennadmarshall.Support the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

Sometimes we use our Bibles like a Magic 8 Ball. We go to it with a question and we shake it up and want the perfect answer fro our situation. This was Glenna Marshall's approach to the Bible as a young pastor's wife. But, through a season of infertility and sadness, she learned how to not just go to the Bible for answers but to meet with the God of the universe. Glenna speaks to the practical aspects of dwelling with God, digging into his word and finding our joy and our meaning in his presence. She is a living testimony of the truth of God's promise in Psalm 91:1.w h o e v e r // d w e l l si n // t h e // s h e l t e ro f // t h e // M o s t // h i g hw i l l // r e s t // i n // t h es h a d o w // o f // t h eA L M I G H T YTo learn more about Glenna, read her blog, and check out her books, visit her website : GlennaMarshall.com or, find her on Instagram @glennadmarshall.Support the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

Today we have the joy of speaking with author, Glenna Marshall. If you listened to our previous podcast, you may recognize this name- Glenna's husband, William, joined us earlier to discuss their unique experience with racial unity.  We are honored to get to hear more about that topic from Glenna.  Listen in to hear our conversation about how Glenna is navigating significant life situations in hopes of reflecting God's image and it's various beautiful colors.To learn more about Glenna and her books, visit her website : GlennaMarshall.com or, find her on Instagram @glennadmarshall.Support the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

At Dwell, we are all so broken-hearted by the racism and injustice in our nation. So this week we're stepping away from our ordinary conversations about our verse to listen to our brothers, Kenny King & William Marshall. They are co-pastors working together as co-leaders, co-equals and friends in their beautiful gospel-centered diverse church. In this episode, they speak about Godly responses to racism for both white and black Christians. They talk about lament, listening, community, and how the good news of Jesus Christ must be both preached and practiced in regards to injustice.It was just so good to sit under their wisdom, to listen to their perspectives, and to be challenged in our understanding of race and one another. Theirs is a message for all people, especially the people of God. Last year Kenny & William joined their predominantly black and predominantly white churches to form one, unified diverse church. Doesn't that just make your heart sing!?!? It's such good news. They joined us on our February podcast episodes and spoke about their experiences, friendship, and following the Spirit in joining their churches. Go back and take a listen to find out more. To read Kenny's blog posts go to: www.kennethlking.wordpress.com.For more about their church visit them on Facebook (@gbfsikeston or the web (http://www.gbfsikeston.com).Support the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

On this episode Rebecca Welsh, founder of the HALO Foundation, shares about how her entire organization runs on the shoulders of volunteers. And, EVERY LITTLE BIT matters. Rebecca encourages us to live out our verse this month:Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow. Isaiah 1:17Find out more about Rebecca's work by following The HALO Foundation online: Instagram: @haloempowersyouthFacebook: @HALOFoundationWays to get involved: haloworldwide.orgSupport the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

Feeling uninspired? Wondering what you can do to make a difference in the world? This episode is for you! Rebecca Welsh has dedicated her life to making a positive impact on the lives of at-risk children around the world. Five years ago, she battled through a major health crisis. Instead of throwing in the towel, she came out on the other side with an increased passion for continuing the work that God has called her to do. She is a living example of our verse this month:Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow. Isaiah 1:17Find out more about Rebecca's work by following The HALO Foundation online: Instagram: @haloempowersyouthFacebook: @HALOFoundationWays to get involved: haloworldwide.orgSupport the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

In this Episode, Natalie interviews her sister, Rebecca Welsh. You heard it right, Natalie and Vera (Dwell's founders) have another sister, and she is a for-real, powerhouse! She founded The Halo Foundation, a non-profit that works to help one more child spend one less day alone. They serve kids who don't have a foundation of a family, from at risk and homeless youth in the U.S. to kids living in orphanages around the world.Rebecca has always had a heart for the underdog. From the time she learned what the word orphan meant, God has been whispering to her to do the right thing and to take up their cause. Fifteen years ago, she answered that call and the wild ride has been 100% worth it! In this episode, she talks about the joys and the struggles of her work and what it looks like to respond to that persistent whisper.Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow. Isaiah 1:17Find out more about the HALO Foundation or get involved!Instagram: @haloempowersyouthFacebook: @HALOFoundationWays to get involved: haloworldwide.orgSupport the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

Have you ever been sucker punched by the Spirit? Vera has. She was minding her own beeswax on a regular Sunday morning when a girl from her church stood up and asked if anyone knew the owner of the local night club. She had an immediate realization that she was that person. And, she absolutely knew that the Holy Spirit was calling her to action.We don't all get that kind of gut punch when God is calling us to do something. In fact, many times the Spirit speaks to us in a whisper and calls us gradually along. Either way, WE ARE ALL CALLED TO ACTION. This month's verse tells us exactly that.l e a r n // t o // d o// r i g h t ; s e e k // j u s t i c e.d e f e n d // t h e  // o p p r e s s e d.t a k e // u p // t h e // c a u s eo f // t h e // f a t h e r l e s s;p l e a d // t h e  // c a s e o f // t h e // w i d o w.i s a i a h // 1 . 1 7Want to know whether GOD IS CALLING YOU TO ACTION or THE ENEMY IS CALLING YOU NAMES? Read Vera's latest blog post, "Conviction or Condemnation".  You can follow us on Instagram at @dwelldifferently.Support the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

This month we’ve been considering doubt. What better time than a pandemic to be forced to face those things that send us down the path of unbelief? On this episode, Natalie and Vera get real with you and discuss their own repetitive doubts, such as:“God, what in the are you doing in all of this?” and “How can I live out my calling right now?” They talk about how God has both a plan and a calling for all of us IN THE MIDST of this pandemic. Our lives and our calling aren't on hold. They just look different than we expected.Our April Verse is: I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief! (Mark 9:24b)FOLLOW THIS LINK TO READ THE BLOG THEY DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE.Support the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

If you've ever struggled to face your own unbelief and lean into what you really think is true about Jesus, today's episode is for you. The enemy loves to tell us that our struggle with unbelief is unique or damning to our faith- but that is not the truth! Whitney shares with us why she thinks our struggle with unbelief might often be a good thing.  Listen in as we wrap up our chats with Whitney Lowe from Scribble Devos.Learn more about Whitney at:  www.scribbledevos.com & at @scribbledevos on Instagram.Support the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.