Posts by Christie
267. This Ending is a Bridge
HomePartner With Us 267. This Ending is a Bridge Powered by RedCircle Welcome to the episode of Out of the Ordinary that you-our listeners!-made with us. You all asked the best questions and offered the perfect conversation starters (and finishers!) … We have arrived at the end of Out of the Ordinary, but every ending…
Read More262. Why This Podcast Is A Memoir
HomePartner With Us 262. Why This Podcast Is A Memoir Powered by RedCircle We’re not sure why it took us so long to figure this out (and understand how much it matters!), but of course this podcast is like a weekly memoir of ordinary life. Here’s what that means for you … In this week’s conversation: Christie…
Read More260. Everything Sad Is Being Made Untrue
HomePartner With Us 260. Everything Sad Is Being Made Untrue Powered by RedCircle Today’s episode began with big smiles, journeyed through tears, and ended with laughter. In this week’s conversation: Lisa-Jo explains why her new book is an Ebenezer stone Christie and Lisa-Jo realize each witnessed God making things new this week personal stories of…
Read More258. This Is What It Feels Like To Be Seen
HomePartner With Us 258. This Is What It Feels Like To Be Seen Powered by RedCircle In today’s episode we unpack: The surprising work Christie has been doing How good it is to feel seen and to have our unique gifts acknowledged If God is a creator, shouldn’t we embrace the creators in our communities?…
Read More256. Why Happiness Is Nearer Than You Think
HomePartner With Us 256. Why Happiness Is Nearer Than You Think Powered by RedCircle In today’s episode Lisa-Jo and Christie realize they have both learned how to avoid disappointment and prepare to be happy on a special day … Lisa-Jo is astonished to learn this about Philadelphia Christie shares everything she’s discovered about celebrating milestones These friends…
Read More254. How To Finish Well
HomePartner With Us 254. How To Finish Well Powered by RedCircle In today’s episode Lisa-Jo and Christie celebrate a four-year project that is finally complete. What’s it like to stand at the finish line? A conversation between friends on the creative process and completing a trilogy Thanks to Lisa-Jo, Christie discovers that her book is…
Read More59. A New Year’s “Yes!” (Part 2 of 2)
HomePartner With Us 59. A New Year’s “Yes!” (Part 2 of 2) This is the story of what Christie found at the back of a very messy closet. This is a story about the shadow side of every “Yes.” In our lives, and in this new year, are we the gardeners sowing seed, or are…
Read More58. A New Year’s “No” (Part 1 of 2)
HomePartner With Us 58. A New Year’s “No” (Part 1 of 2) This is the story of a neglected garden and a disappearing act. This is the first half of a two-part conversation on why we’re beginning this new year by saying “No!” loud and clear. Ordinary life is a gift offered to each one…
Read More51. When You’re Tired of Making Dinner. Again.
HomePartner With Us 51. When You’re Tired of Making Dinner. Again. This is a story about being fed. Lisa-Jo and Christie describe the lengths they’ll go to fuel themselves for these podcast recording sessions. From Coke Zero to hot, milky tea and homemade soup, they’ve learned that it isn’t only athletes who need to be…
Read More50. The Great Thing About Not Having Enough
HomePartner With Us 50. The Great Thing About Not Having Enough This is a story about Not Enough. Not having enough. Not being enough. Lisa-Jo and Christie speak honestly about their own personal empty jars (that never do run out of oil). They describe the small plates of loaves and fishes served to them by…
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