EP. 88: Living Devoted to God (with Dr. Alicia Britt Chole)

04/25/22 • 33 min

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What comes to mind when you think about “Spiritual Disciplines”? Do you think about taking a Sabbath? Or participating in a fast? On this episode of God Hears Her, hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy talk with Dr. Alicia Britt Chole about how living devoted to God through practicing spiritual disciplines can change your life.

About Our Guest:

Dr. Alicia is a speaker, leadership mentor, and award-winning writer who uses realism and hope to focus on less-than-trendy topics like spiritual pain, decrease as a discipline, the leader’s soul, and the potential of anonymous years. She’s been married to her husband for 32 years, and together they have three amazing children all through the miracle of adoption!

Notes and Quotes:

“Pain became a companion rather than a season.” —Dr. Alicia Britt Chole
“The gifts God gives us are from the beginning.” —Dr. Alicia Britt Chole
“There is more going on than our eyes can see.” —Dr. Alicia Britt Chole
“Fasting is a relational commitment.” —Dr. Alicia Britt Chole
“Fasting is a voluntary abstinence for the love of God.” —Dr. Alicia Britt Chole
“The more we lean [on Jesus] the more we love, and the more we learn.” —Dr. Alicia Britt Chole
“Change is found in the small.” —Dr. Alicia Britt Chole

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Links:

God Hears Her website: www.godhearsher.org
God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup
Dr. Alicia Britt Chole website: https://aliciachole.com/about/
Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast
Elisa’s Instagram: elisa morgan author
Eryn’s Instagram: eryneddy
Dr. Alicia Britt Chole Instagram: aliciabrittchole

About Our Guest:

Notes and Quotes:

“Pain became a companion rather than a season.” —Dr. Alicia Britt Chole
“The gifts God gives us are from the beginning.” —Dr. Alicia Britt Chole
“There is more going on than our eyes can see.” —Dr. Alicia Britt Chole
“Fasting is a relational commitment.” —Dr. Alicia Britt Chole
“Fasting is a voluntary abstinence for the love of God.” —Dr. Alicia Britt Chole
“The more we lean [on Jesus] the more we love, and the more we learn.” —Dr. Alicia Britt Chole
“Change is found in the small.” —Dr. Alicia Britt Chole

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Links:

God Hears Her website: www.godhearsher.org
God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup
Dr. Alicia Britt Chole website: https://aliciachole.com/about/
Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast
Elisa’s Instagram: elisa morgan author
Eryn’s Instagram: eryneddy
Dr. Alicia Britt Chole Instagram: aliciabrittchole

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EP. 87: Deepening Friendships Through Hard Conversations (with KB Newton)

How do you have hard conversations with the people you love? Do you ever feel lost in your friendships because you’re not communicating well or you can’t overcome an issue? On this episode of God Hears Her, hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy talk with Kristen “KB” Newton about how to have the hard conversations that truly deepen friendships.

About Our Guest:

Kristen ‘KB’ Newton is the creator and founder of HEART convos, an organization that helps people build authentic relationships through having hard conversations. In addition to authoring #Friendtips Volume 1, a book with insights on how to create valuable connections, KB is a disc jockey for the Indiana Pacers, the Indiana Fever, and the Big Ten Women’s Tournament. She is married to Mike Newton, and they have a four-year-old daughter.

Notes and Quotes:

“Heart conversations are necessary in all meaningful relationships. HEART stands for Honest, Elephant-sized, Authentic, Real, and Transparent conversations.” —KB
“Disruptions are opportunities.” —KB
“I was hiding in plain sight.” —KB
“You were made for deep meaningful connection.” —KB
“Connection is God’s design.” —KB
“Every relationship is not created equal.” —KB
“Intimacy is when you allow someone to see into you.” —KB

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Links:

God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/
God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup
Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast
KB Heart Convos: https://www.heartconvos.com/new-membership-main1599244558089
KB Newton: #Friendtips Volume 1 : https://www.amazon.com/FRIENDTIPS-VOL-PRACTICAL-ADVICE-FRIENDS/dp/B09M53BD7P
KB Newton Instagram: heart_convos
Elisa’s Instagram: elisa morgan author
Eryn’s Instagram: eryneddy

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EP. 89: Parenting in a Toxic Culture (with Dr. Meg Meeker)

Parenting is hard, especially in our culture today where kids can learn everything from their smartphones and grow up to believe they don’t need their parents. As a parent, you love your kids deeply. But how do you keep showing your love through the ups and downs of parenting?

On this episode of God Hears Her, Dr. Meg Meeker joins hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy to share practical insights and tips about parenting while sharing her own experiences as a pediatrician and parent.

About Our Guest:

Meg Meeker, MD, is a pediatric physician and the founder of Parenting Great Kids, an online community filled with resources for parents and kids. She’s also the author of multiple books that have sold over 700,000 copies! She has spoken on television, podcasts, radio, and many other speaking engagements. Her goal is to promote physical, emotional, and mental health to all kids. She currently lives and works in Traverse City, Michigan, with her husband, Walter.

Notes and Quotes:

“God equips you with everything you need when He puts you in a new, unknown situation.” —Dr. Meg Meeker
“Kids want to feel more than just loved, they want to know that you want their company.” —Dr. Meg Meeker
“As women we so desperately want to do God’s will, but it’s a lot easier than we think.” —Dr. Meg Meeker
“Let your children know you are with them in the tough stuff.” —Dr. Meg Meeker
“Kids are anxious and depressed because they are born into a world of screens and isolation.” —Dr. Meg Meeker
“Single parents need to remember to take the high road.” —Dr. Meg Meeker
“A step parent’s job is not to discipline, it’s to win the child’s trust.” —Dr. Meg Meeker
“Listen more and say less.” —Dr. Meg Meeker
“Anxiety and depression are treatable.” —Dr. Meg Meeker

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