The Pace of Grace with Kim Avery

What happens when our minds rush ahead into a future that hasn't arrived yet, quietly leaving God out of the picture? In this episode, I reflect on a powerful scene from The Shack that has stayed with me for over a decade. It's a moment that captures something many of us do without realizing it: we imagine a future filled with fear, loss, or overwhelm and then ask our bodies and souls to carry that weight as if it were already real. This conversation explores what I call future-tripping and how it affects our faith, our nervous systems, and our ability to receive the grace God is offering us right now. In this episode, we explore: What future-tripping is and why so many of us are unintentionally good at it How imagined futures can activate real fear in our bodies Why our nervous systems react the same way to imagined threats as real ones Simple ways to return to the here and now when your mind runs ahead *** 💡Today's Big Idea:  Faith doesn't deny big problems. It trusts a bigger God. ⚡️Today's Small Step: When you notice yourself future-tripping this week, pause and gently return to the present moment: Name one thing you can see One thing you can feel One thing you can hear   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: 🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook  @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

What if enjoying your life isn't a distraction from faithfulness, but part of how faithfulness actually works? Many of us can stop working, at least technically, and still feel uneasy when we do. Rest might be allowed, but enjoyment can feel suspect. Somewhere along the way, joy started feeling like something that needs to be justified, earned, or explained. This reflection offers a gentler way forward. Instead of adding more effort or another spiritual task, it invites you to notice the goodness already present and to receive it without guilt. Play, delight, and enjoyment aren't extras for when everything is finished. They're part of how we stay human, open, and able to receive grace. Tune in to explore: Why stopping work isn't the same as actually feeling rested The difference between collapse, distraction, and restoration How we accidentally turn play into another thing to manage Why ordinary, unproductive joy is often the most renewing How enjoyment can soften us and make us more available to God   💡Today's Big Idea: You already have permission to play. Use it. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Notice one small joy today and let yourself enjoy it without earning it.    **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:  🌳 Grace Breaks: 50 Ways to Connect with God During Your Busy Day 🌳 Busy days can leave us running on empty, but even brief pauses can make a lasting difference. Neuroscience shows that intentional moments of rest and connection help reset our minds, reduce stress, and refuel our spirits.   Grace Breaks offers 50 simple, soul-refreshing ways to connect with God in as little as five minutes. Inside, you'll discover: Quick, practical ideas to refuel you Scriptures, neuroscience tips, and Scriptural prompts 50 beautifully designed printable cards to create your own Grace Breaks jar for daily inspiration Give yourself permission to pause and reconnect with the God who carries you, even on your busiest days.  www.PaceOfGrace.com/free    👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery   

Have you ever known God loves you… and yet felt like that love hasn't fully landed? You believe it. You teach it. You reassure others with it. But somewhere deep down, it still feels hard to receive. In this episode, we explore why that gap exists and why it may have far less to do with your faith and far more to do with safety. Using a simple story from my early marriage, a children's book illustration, Jesus' words about the vine and the branches, and a gentle look at how our nervous systems are wired, we uncover why love can be offered freely and still not reach the places where it's meant to transform us. This conversation is especially for those who are faithful, sincere, and tired of trying harder to feel what they already know is true.   💡Today's Big Idea: Belovedness isn't achieved. It's received. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Thank God for one small way you felt held today. **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:   🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery   

What do you do when a door closes right as something good is finally beginning to grow? When the breakthrough you prayed for feels fragile, or the next step is anything but obvious. In today's episode, we step into a hard, holy moment from the life of Lilias Trotter. A woman who followed Jesus across continents, cultures, and countless closed doors. Not with grand strategies or dramatic pivots, but with quiet courage and one small yes at a time. This episode is part of an occasional series where I share a snapshot from the life of a faithful follower of Jesus. Not because their lives were easy or impressive by worldly standards, but because they show us what faithfulness really looks like in the long middle. Much of today's story comes from the beautiful biography A Passion for the Impossible by Miriam Rockness. In this episode, we explore: Why faithfulness is often lived out in waiting, disappointment, and daily obedience What to do when a good door closes and you are left without a clear plan How Lilias learned to pray, pivot, and persevere without rushing past grief Why small, creative acts of obedience can carry the gospel farther than we expect How God often works through what is humbler, simpler, and more accessible than our original plans   💡Today's Big Idea: Faithfulness lives in the next small yes. ⚡️Today's Small Step:  Ask, "Lord, what's one small way forward today?"   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Book: A Passion for the Impossible by Miriam Rockness 🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook  @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

We live in a world that prizes speed, outcomes, and measurable success. Even in our faith, it's easy to chase good and God-honoring goals so hard that we quietly lose the God who gave them. In this episode, we explore what happens when the finish line replaces the relationship and how Jesus invites us back to a slower, more present way of living with Him. Through personal stories, Scripture, and the way Jesus moved through the world, this conversation offers a gentle reordering. Not a call to abandon goals, but an invitation to pursue them with God instead of for Him — so the fruit of the Spirit has room to grow again. *** In this episode, you'll discover: Why good goals can quietly take God's place without us realizing it How hurry narrows our awareness and makes it harder to experience God What Jesus' unhurried life teaches us about presence and trust Two simple prayers to help you stay rooted in God throughout your day How to pursue meaningful work without losing your soul along the way   💡Today's Big Idea: God is always the Goal. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Two anchoring prayers: "Jesus, help me see You here" and "God, take care of there."   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: ☀️ Practice the Presence of God—50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day ☀️  If you would like some ideas for ways to live within your God-given limits and still enjoy His presence all day long, download your free guide, Practice the Presence of God—50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day. It's full of gentle, grace-paced ideas to help you stay connected with Him right in the middle of real life. www.paceofgrace.com/free  👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery   

What if the most meaningful growth in your life and ministry happens not when you produce more, but when you slow down enough to be tended by God? In this episode, we explore a gentler, more sustainable way of living and serving as Bette Dickinson joins us to talk about what we can learn from the vineyard and the rhythm Jesus describes in John 15. You will hear how flourishing actually works, why rest is not optional for spiritual health, how to recognize the season you are truly in, and how your unique story and wiring shape the kind of fruit only your life can offer. Bette's insights offer hope for anyone who feels stretched thin, weary from productivity expectations, or unsure how to step off the treadmill without losing momentum. *** Key Takeaways • Fruitfulness grows from rootedness, not overextension • Dormant seasons are necessary and purposeful, not signs of failure • God uses your story, personality, gifts, and limits to shape a unique "flavor" of ministry • Rest is an act of trust that makes long-term impact possible • You can begin with one small step toward margin, even if a full reset feels out of reach *** 💡Today's Big Idea: Flourishing comes from the steady, relational way God tends your life, not from constant output or pressure to be "on" all the time. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Choose one small, realistic place to build in rest or margin this week and honor it as part of your spiritual formation.   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Learn more about Bette Dickinson at www.theartofvinemaking.com.  👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

What if the goodness you're longing for is already growing right where you are? This episode explores why God places us in certain seasons and how to recognize the quiet grace that's already at work in your actual life, not the imagined one you wish you were living.  If you've ever wondered whether you're in the right place or wished your circumstances felt easier or more "ideal," this conversation will help you breathe, slow down, and see your days through a kinder lens. You'll learn how God brings growth in ordinary places, how to stop fighting the season you're in, and how to cooperate with the gentle work He's already doing beneath the surface. *** Reflection Questions Take one of these questions into prayer this week and simply notice what rises to your awareness. Lord, what are You already doing here that You want me to notice? What is one small reason You want me in this season? How can I cooperate with the quiet work You are doing right now? What is one small thing I can plant that would bless others? While I am rooted here, how can I enjoy You this week? *** 💡Today's Big Idea: You are planted on purpose. Right here. Right now. And God is doing more in this soil than you can see. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Pick one reflection question and carry it with you through the day.   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: If you'd like a simple way to stay aware of God in the ordinary moments of your week, you can download the Practice the Presence of God guide here: www.PaceOfGrace.com/free.  👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery   

Do you ever feel like you are carrying more than you were meant to hold? This episode is for the places where the weight shows up in your life. The extra roles, expectations, and commitments that once served you but now quietly drain you.    We'll talk about why releasing is so hard even when it is right, what is happening in the brain when we cling to what no longer fits, and how God leads us into freedom without shame or fear.   If you have felt a nudge to live lighter, slower, or closer to God but aren't sure where to start, this conversation will offer guidance, relief, and a gentle next step as the year draws to a close.   You will hear: • Why the brain resists letting go even when God is inviting it • How over-responsibility and identity keep us overloaded • The neuroscience behind why doing more feels safer than doing less • How abiding in God rewires us for peace, trust, and change   💡Today's Big Idea: Releasing is not failure, it is faith. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Sign up to join us for the FREE Year of Overflowing Grace Vision Retreat at www.paceofgrace.com/2026.   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Virtual Vision Retreat: A Year of Overflowing Grace December 16th, 2025, join us for a free, virtual vision retreat. A guided space to begin next year with God at the center instead of your calendar Together we will: • Prayerfully imagine what it could look like to live with God instead of merely working for Him • Sketch out a rhythm for 2026 that protects intimacy over activity • Learn what it means to work from rest instead of crashing into rest • Listen for God's gentle invitation to abide in your belovedness • Begin the year quieted, grounded, and companioned instead of hurried and alone A gentle on-ramp into a year of living and working at the pace of grace. Reserve your spot at: www.paceofgrace.com/2026. **** LET'S CONNECT:  Find me on Facebook@kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery     

Do you ever feel like you're running faster and still falling further behind? For me, a peace lily in the corner of a sunroom once became a quiet picture of that feeling. On the outside, it stayed green, but underneath the surface the roots had no room left to breathe. More water couldn't fix what only being replanted could. In many ways, that's what happens when activity grows and intimacy with God shrinks to the edges. Thankfully, Jesus offers a better way. Not another list to manage, but an invitation into spaciousness with God. And I want to offer you a place to imagine that possibility for the year ahead. *** You are invited to a FREE Virtual Vision Retreat for: A Year of Overflowing Grace A gentle space to pause and plan your new year side by side with others who want to begin 2026 with God, not the calendar. At this vision retreat, you will: • Slow down long enough to listen for God's personal invitation for the year ahead • Reflect on where your soul is actually planted and what needs room to grow • Sketch out a grace-filled rhythm for the coming year instead of a pressure-filled plan • Experience community with others who are choosing abiding over striving Learn more and sign up at: www.paceofgrace.com/2026   💡Today's Big Idea: Overflow comes from intimacy, not activity. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Sign up for our Virtual Vision Retreat so you can prepare for a year of overflowing grace.  www.paceofgrace.com/2026   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Virtual Vision Retreat: A Year of Overflowing Grace December 16th, 2025 join us for a free, virtual vision retreat. A guided space to begin next year with God at the center instead of your calendar Together we will: • Prayerfully imagine what it could look like to live with God instead of merely working for Him • Sketch out a rhythm for 2026 that protects intimacy over activity • Learn what it means to work from rest instead of crashing into rest • Listen for God's gentle invitation to abide in your belovedness • Begin the year quieted, grounded, and companioned instead of hurried and alone A gentle on-ramp into a year of living and working at the pace of grace. Reserve your spot at: www.paceofgrace.com/2026.   **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook  @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery   

What if our biggest distractions weren't the real problem? Beneath every buzzing phone, late-night scroll, or extra trip to the fridge is something deeper we'd rather avoid. In this episode, we hear the surprising story of a Yale professor nearly undone by a pedometer and uncover why distraction is almost always about pain, not just the thing that grabs our attention. The encouraging news is that we are not powerless. God's grace meets us in the ordinary moments when we are tempted to run or hide. With the 5 R Roadmap, we learn to walk through distraction not with guilt or grit, but with grace that shapes us from the inside out. In this episode, we explore: • Why distraction is more about avoiding pain than avoiding tasks • How God's grace turns temptation into an invitation • A simple 5-step framework for moving from distraction to deeper trust in Him • Practical ways to recognize and respond when we feel pulled away   💡Today's Big Idea:  Distraction is not about the thing you reach for, it's about the pain you're trying to avoid.  ⚡️Today's Small Step: The next time you feel that tug toward distraction, pause. Ask yourself, What's the ache underneath this urge? Then pray, Lord, I choose to release this distraction and receive Your grace instead. **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Pace of Grace: God's Greater Grace episodes: Invitation to God's Greater Grace The Pitfalls of People-Pleasing: God's greater grace When Hurry Hurts: God's Greater Grace The Myth of Being Behind: God's Greater Grace   🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook  @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery   

What would happen if someone lived an entire year powered by prayer? That was the experiment that began ten years ago after a two-day flu forced an unexpected pause. Flat on the couch with nothing to do but think, the truth surfaced. The pace looked fine from the outside, but my soul was tired on the inside. Something had to give. That quiet interruption marked the beginning of a year where I prayed my way through life and work, rather than pushing my way through it. In this episode, I look back at how that one choice has quietly reshaped daily life ever since. Not with fireworks but with small, steady shifts that changed how I work, how I listen, how I notice God, and how I carry the weight of responsibility. And there is also a chance to pass the same experiment on to you and others through a FREE, limited 10-book bundle gift. What you will hear: • What peaceful productivity looks like in real time • Why short and specific prayers build real confidence • How joy grows when you invite God into the ordinary • A way to help others start their own year of prayer journey   Get your Free + Shipping 10-Book Bundle at www.paceofgrace.com/bookbundle. (Offer only good while supplies last.) **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: The Prayer Powered Entrepreneur Book Bundle What if you, your family, team, or small group began 2026 with 31 days of focused prayer? I'd love to help make that easy. Right now I'm giving away FREE 10-book bundles of The Prayer Powered Entrepreneur: 31 Days to Building Your Business with Less Stress and More Joy. The books are my gift — you cover only the actual shipping cost. The $21.05 is the exact USPS Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate shipping charge. No hidden fees. No upsell. Just prayer in people's hands. Available while supplies last. www.paceofgrace.com/bookbundle   **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook  @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery 

Do you ever wake up, glance at your phone, and feel the weight of the world before your feet even hit the floor? The headlines scream, the emails overflow, and suddenly your spirit feels overwhelmed. For years, I tried all the usual strategies. I shoved the feelings down and pretended everything was fine. I obsessed over solutions and tried to fix whatever I could. I sprinted through my to-do list, only to end each day more exhausted than when I began. None of it worked. But slowly, I've been discovering a better way. A way that science is now studying and Scripture has whispered all along. It is called awe, and it has the power to turn our overwhelm into rest. In this episode, we will explore: What awe really is through poetry, science, and Scripture Why awe is not about feeling insignificant but about being right-sized before a big, good God How awe quiets our racing minds, softens our anxiety, and shifts our focus back to Him A simple framework for noticing awe in your ordinary, everyday life Come join me as we discover together how awe can reorient our hearts and remind us that in God's hands, all is well.   💡Today's Big Idea: Awe turns overwhelm into rest. ⚡️Today's Small Step:  Pause for one minute today and let yourself be astonished by something small.   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:  🌳 Grace Breaks: 50 Ways to Connect with God During Your Busy Day 🌳 Busy days can leave us running on empty, but even brief pauses can make a lasting difference. Neuroscience shows that intentional moments of rest and connection help reset our minds, reduce stress, and refuel our spirits. Grace Breaks offers 50 simple, soul-refreshing ways to connect with God in as little as five minutes. Inside, you'll discover: Quick, practical ideas to refuel you Scriptures, neuroscience tips, and Scriptural prompts 50 beautifully designed printable cards to create your own Grace Breaks jar for daily inspiration Give yourself permission to pause and reconnect with the God who carries you, even on your busiest days.  www.PaceOfGrace.com/free    🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery   

We have all been there, starting something with excitement only to hit the wall of discouragement somewhere in the middle. The new routine gets old, the project loses steam, and even prayer can feel harder than it used to. In those moments, quitting can look easier than pressing on. But the Dip is not the end of your story. With God's help, the hard middle can become the very place where perseverance grows and grace shows up in surprising ways. In this episode, you will discover practical tools, biblical encouragement, and simple steps you can take when you feel like giving up. In this episode, you will learn: • How to get moving again when inertia has you stuck • Why small steps and simple prayers can build big momentum • Four ways to stay strong in the messy middle • The secret to finishing, not flawlessly but faithfully   💡Today's Big Idea: Don't quit in the Dip. God meets you there. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Pray through your hardest sticking point, then take one tiny next step today. ****  LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: 🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   **** LET'S CONNECT:  Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery   

We've all felt the sting of watching a leader fall. Someone whose public life seemed strong, but whose private foundation couldn't hold the weight of it all. These collapses rarely come out of nowhere. More often, they're the result of a slow, silent hollowing that went unnoticed for far too long. In today's episode, we'll reflect on the difference between the quick, easy grace we often settle for and the slower, deeper grace God offers to shape us from the inside out. Blending insights from neuroscience and spiritual formation, you'll find both a gentle warning and a hopeful invitation to live and lead with a soul that is truly held. What you'll take away: Why shortcuts to grace often leave you spiritually brittle How God's grace grows stronger through slow, formational practices A simple but powerful metaphor to help you evaluate what's holding your life together This is grace that forms, not just fixes. Grace that holds.   💡Today's Big Idea: The slow way shapes a strong soul. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Skip one shortcut today, and take the slow, shaping way instead.   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: 🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery   

Do you ever find yourself time-traveling in your mind, rushing ahead into worries or slipping back into regrets, only to realize you have missed God in the present moment? This episode explores a simple, ancient practice that helps bring you back to where your feet are and reconnect with the God who is always here. Through stories, Scripture, and science, you will discover how breath prayer can serve as a portable sanctuary, calming your body, focusing your mind, and opening your heart to God's peace in the middle of everyday life. What You'll Take With You A clear picture of what breath prayer is and how to practice it The surprising neuroscience behind why it works Practical ways to use it anywhere, whether on the road, at work, or in worship A renewed awareness that God's presence travels with you always   💡Today's Big Idea: Use breath as prayer. Jesus is there. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Choose one simple breath prayer and pray it three times today. **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: ☀️ Practice the Presence of God—50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day ☀️    If you would like some idea starters of ways to live within your God-given limits and still enjoy His presence all day long, download your free guide called Practice the Presence of God—50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day.   It's full of gentle, grace-paced ideas to help you stay connected with Him right in the middle of real life. www.paceofgrace.com/free    🎧 God's Greater Grace Podcast Series: Invitation to God's Greater Grace, The Pitfalls of People Pleasing , When Hurry Hurts   👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery     

What do we do when our best efforts fall flat, our plans unravel, and every door we try seems to close? It's easy to feel discouraged or confused. We may wonder if we missed God's will or wasted precious time. But what if the closed doors are not rejection, but protection? Not the end, but redirection? Through Paul's story in Acts and reflections from real life, you'll find gentle encouragement for seasons of uncertainty. We'll explore how to: Find peace when plans don't work out Trust God's timing even when it's unclear See redirection as part of His care Recognize how God forms us while we wait When God says no, He is still guiding. And we are not alone.   💡Today's Big Idea: Closed doors aren't rejection, they're God's gentle redirection. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Look back at a closed door from your past. Can you spot God's mercy in it now? Thank Him for what you couldn't see then.   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: 📕 The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry | Bonus Book Study If you've been feeling stretched thin… If you're always rushing… If you're quietly wondering, Was life really meant to be this exhausting?—this book study is for you. Here's what you can expect: 🧘‍♀️ Slow down and discover Jesus' unhurried way of life that brings peace, clarity, and deep joy. 🤝  Be part of a thoughtful, Spirit-led community of fellow travelers who are hungry for more of God and less of the world's frantic pace. 🌱 Practice and integrate some simple rhythms into your life, so so you can live from a full cup. The group begins 10/07/25 and is open exclusively to members of the Pace of Grace Community.  You can learn more and join us at paceofgrace.com/community *** 👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery   

What if the pace you keep is quietly stealing the life with God you long for? This episode names the gap between what we know and how we live, and offers a gentle path forward. You'll see why quick fixes don't last, hear a clarifying word from John Mark Comer, and find hope for moving from frantic to fruitful by arranging your days around Jesus rather than squeezing Him into them. Hit Play, Breathe Deep Spot the hidden habits that keep you rushing Understand why quick fixes never stick Try one simple prayer to begin today Receive Scripture-soaked, neuroscience-informed encouragement   💡Today's Big Idea: To experience the Life of Jesus, adopt the lifestyle of Jesus ⚡️Today's Small Step: Ask God one lingering question today: "Lord, what part of my lifestyle is stealing the life You've given me?" Then… just listen. Don't rush past the answer.   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: 📕 The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry | Bonus Book Study If you've been feeling stretched thin… If you're always rushing… If you're quietly wondering, Was life really meant to be this exhausting?—this book study is for you. Here's what you can expect: 🧘‍♀️ Slow down and discover Jesus' unhurried way of life that brings peace, clarity, and deep joy. 🤝  Be part of a thoughtful, Spirit-led community of fellow travelers who are hungry for more of God and less of the world's frantic pace. 🌱 Practice and integrate some simple rhythms into your life, so so you can live from a full cup. The group begins 10/07/25 and is open to members of the Pace of Grace Community. You can learn more and join us at paceofgrace.com/community *** 👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery  

Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or on the brink of burnout? In this episode, we uncover the secret to sustained energy and joy: rhythms. Discover why even the most passionate and dedicated individuals can face burnout and how embracing God's design for work and rest can restore and rejuvenate us. Listen in to learn: Why passion isn't enough to protect you from fatigue The alarming rise in burnout, and why it matters Six reasons for rhythms, and how they can work for you Practical steps to help you start integrating rhythms of rest and work into your life today 💡Today's Big Idea:  Replenishment comes from rhythms. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Identify one small rhythm you can integrate into your life today. Pray, Choose one, and obey. *** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: The Pace of Grace Community: Learn more or join for only $10 a month. No long-term commitment. Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace on Apple or Spotify *** Bonus Book Study: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, coming Fall 2025. This is just for Pace of Grace members. Learn more at www.paceofgrace.com/community. *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @KimAveryCoaching Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

In a world that often celebrates going it alone and sings the constant mantra "I am enough," the life of Jesus presents a striking contrast. Unlike the stories of solitary success we're so used to hearing, Jesus, the embodiment of God's perfection, lived a life of complete dependence on God. He invites us to embrace this same path, showing us that true strength is found not in independence, but in trusting fully in God. In today's episode, we will explore the beautiful, countercultural call that Jesus offers us. We'll look into five practical ways we can live out this call to depend on God, following Jesus's example. This discussion is more than just theory; it's an invitation to experience the richness of life that comes from walking closely with God, replacing the "I can handle it all" attitude with a heart that says, "God is my strength." Join us as we delve into how Jesus's invitation challenges the norms of our society and guides us toward a life of deeper fulfillment and connection with God. This episode promises to be a journey into understanding how embracing dependence on God can transform our lives, offering peace and purpose in the midst of a world that often values going it alone. 💡Today's Big Idea:  We are not enough, and that's good news. God invites us to delight in depending on Him. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Ask the Father to show you one specific area of your life where He is inviting you to become more dependent on Him. *** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace on Apple or Spotify Grab a copy of The Prayer Powered Entrepreneur. Book: A Praying Life by Paul Miller The Pace of Grace Community: Learn more or join for only $10 a month. No long-term commitment. *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @KimAveryCoaching Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

In this rapidly moving world, we often find ourselves forced to make high-stakes decisions in our homes, businesses, and ministries before all the information is in. In our desire to make the "right" decision, the pressure is high, and anxiety runs deep. Thankfully, there's an alternative that's even better than providing the "perfect" answer. In today's episode, you'll learn how to disrupt the cycle of anxiety and open a path for clearer thinking, collaboration, and ultimately, wiser decisions. 💡Today's Big Idea: Be the non-anxious presence in that pressured problem-solving process. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Choose one sure promise of God's presence, and when you feel anxiety rising, instead of focusing on the problem, turn your focus to Him. *** QUOTES "The only way to break the cycle is to inject a leader with a non-anxious presence." Edwin Friedman  *** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Book: A Non-Anxious Presence: How a Changing and Complex World Will Create a Remnant of Renewed Christian Leaders  By Mark Sayers The Pace of Grace Community: Learn more or join for only $10 a month. No long-term commitment. *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @KimAveryCoaching Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery