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In this third conversation with Jen Pollock Michel, we talk about how a rule of life helps lower our time-anxiety. This is a practical tool to cooperation with the work of God and of grace in our lives. We talk about the power of attention, the way of wisdom, and practical ways to move through December and January. LINKS Jen’s new book, In Good Time Pre-order Bonus: Jen's free 4 week course on a rule of life this January Win 1 of 5 copies of In Good Time! Just rate and review the Finding Holy Podcast! When you do just send me a quick note to findingholypodcast@gmail.com and you’ll be entered to win a copy! Ashley’s most recent book, A Spacious Life is in paperback, ebook and audio. You can find out more about her work and speaking at aahales.com and signup for her substack. The Finding Holy Podcast will be looking a bit different and a lot the same in the new year as we place the podcast under the direction of Willowbrae Institute. Be sure to leave a rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this second conversation this Advent season, Jen Pollock Michel and I talk about how to keep time (not save it or spend it). How do we approach the time that we have? We talk what a rule of life is. This is a timely conversation now, but is great for end-of-year and beginning-of-the-year thoughts, planning and goals! Here's how not to get overwhelmed. Listen in to this thoughtful, fun, and practical episode. LINKS Jen’s book, In Good Time Pre-order Bonus: Jen's free 4 week course on a rule of life Win 1 of 5 copies of In Good Time! Just rate and review the Finding Holy Podcast! When you do just send me a quick note to findingholypodcast@gmail.com and you’ll be entered to win a copy! Ashley’s most recent book, A Spacious Life is in paperback, ebook and audio. You can find out more about her work and speaking at aahales.com and signup for her substack. Be sure to leave a rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you feel rushed or overwhelmed this time of year? During Advent, Ashley speaks with Jen Pollock Michel about how we might better think about living in the time that is given to us. In this episode we talk about the time anxiety that attends us during the holiday rush and some practical steps forward. We're also giving away 5 copies of In Good Time! To enter, rate and review the podcast and let me know you've done it by sending an email to findingholypodcast@gmail.com. LINKS Jen’s book, In Good Time Pre-order Bonus: 4 week course on a rule of life Win 1 of 5 copies of In Good Time! Just rate and review the Finding Holy Podcast! When you do just send me a quick note to findingholypodcast@gmail.com and you’ll be entered to win a copy! Ashley’s most recent book, A Spacious Life is in paperback, ebook and audio. You can find out more about her work and speaking at aahales.com and signup for her substack. Be sure to leave a rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does it mean to practice time-keeping as a Christian? In this episode, Ashley sits down with Hannah Anderson to talk about Advent, our need for liturgies, and what creation can teach us. Listen in and grab a copy of Hannah's book. LINKS Hannah and Nathan's book, Heaven and Nature Sing Follow Hannah on Twitter Hannah's website Ashley’s most recent book, A Spacious Life is in paperback, ebook and audio. You can find out more about her work and speaking at aahales.com and signup for her substack. Be sure to leave a rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you overwhelmed? Ashley Hales talks with Ann Swindell about her devotional, The Path to Peace. As we walk through the lives of several biblical characters, we'll begin to see that the point is less to do with our circumstances and more about knowing God. Listen in to this hopeful conversation. LINKS Ann's website, including her writing courses Ann's book, The Path to Peace Ashley’s most recent book, A Spacious Life is in paperback, ebook and audio. You can find out more about her work and speaking at aahales.com and signup for her substack. Be sure to leave a rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this conversation with Glenn Packiam, Ashley talks with Glenn about resilience, discipleship and ways to move forward. Chock full of hope, data, and practical steps. Listen in. LINKS Glenn's website Rockharbor Church Glenn's book, The Resilient Pastor Resilient pastor resources (podcast, cohorts, etc). Ashley’s most recent book, A Spacious Life is in paperback, ebook and audio. You can find out more about her work and speaking at aahales.com and signup for her substack. Be sure to leave a rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this conversation, Ashley talks with Gem Fadling about low-grade anxiety, a Christian's thought life and how we might notice and discern the voices in our heads to "take every thought captive." Listen in to a practical conversation. LINKS Follow Gem and Unhurried Living on Instagram Unhurried Living, Inc. Replenish Community Gem's most recent book, Hold That Thought Ashley’s most recent book, A Spacious Life is in paperback, ebook and audio. You can find out more about her work and speaking at aahales.com and signup for her substack. Be sure to leave a rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Ashley and Bryce Hales sit down with Angie Ward, editor of Kingdom and Country, a book that helps us discern allegiance to Christ our King and what our relationship to the nation might be. In this conversation, we chat about ideas surrounding Christian nationalism and what postures we might take in this moment in time. LINKS Kingdom and Country: Following Jesus in the Land that you Love Ashley’s most recent book, A Spacious Life is in paperback, ebook and audio. You can find out more about her work and speaking at aahales.com and signup for her substack. Be sure to leave a rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ashley and Bryce Hales talk with journalist Bonnie Kristian about our knowledge crisis and what we can do about it. While it can feel like people aren't even living in the same reality anymore, Bonnie gives some practical and hopeful starting places in our day and age. We highly recommend her book! LINKS Bonnie's book, Untrustworthy: How the Knowledge Crisis is Breaking our Brains, Ruining our Politics and Corrupting Christian Community Follow Bonnie on Twitter Ashley’s most recent book, A Spacious Life is in paperback, ebook and audio. You can find out more about her work and speaking at aahales.com and signup for her substack. Be sure to leave a rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ashley sits down with Shannan Martin as they talk together about how to be a good neighbor -- in our neighborhoods and in virtual spaces, too. Get some great ideas on how to grow your relationships in Shannan's newest book, Start with Hello. LINKS Shannan on Instagram Shannan's book, Start with Hello Shannan's substack We mention a conversation with Bonnie Kristian (and her book Untrustworthy); that conversation will be out next week! Ashley’s most recent book, A Spacious Life is in paperback, ebook and audio. You can find out more about her work and speaking at aahales.com and signup for her substack. Be sure to leave a rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does it mean to live a sacramental life? Ashley is joined by Bryce Hales for this invigorating conversation with Anglican pastor, Aaron Damiani. We talk about practical starting places when we can't think our way to God, feel our way to God, or serve our ways to God. Listen in -- you'll find some hope for belief in this moment in time. LINKS Aaron's book, Earth Filled with Heaven Patient Ferment of the Early Church O Gracious Light prayer Links to the Nicene Creed and Apostles Creed for your one small step this week Ashley’s most recent book, A Spacious Life is in paperback, ebook and audio. You can find out more about her work and speaking at aahales.com and signup for her substack. Be sure to leave a rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ashley Hales sits down with Amanda Held Opelt to talk about how we might normalize grief, pain, loss and death. With her background in aid work, she thought she would prepared, but wasn't when her sister Rachel Held Evans was hospitalized and died. But studying grief rituals was one way through. Listen in to this hopeful, thoughtful and rich conversation and let it help you process your own losses. LINKS Amanda's book, A Hole in the World Connect with Amanda on her website Ashley’s most recent book, A Spacious Life is in paperback, ebook and audio. You can find out more about her work and speaking at aahales.com. Be sure to leave a rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do we do with our questions? In this conversation, Ashley talks with Lore Ferguson Wilbert about questions faith poses and what a curious faith looks like. This conversation moves past hot takes on deconstruction and into the questions we ask of God, he asks of us, and we ask together in community. Listen in. LINKS Sign up for Lore's substack Lore's most recent book, A Curious Faith Ashley’s most recent book, A Spacious Life is in paperback, ebook and audio. You can find out more about her work and speaking at aahales.com. Be sure to leave a rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Weekly episodes are back! Join us each Tuesday as we connect the dots between big ideas and everyday life in culture, theology, and the arts. Expect thoughtful, deep and lively conversation and guests' laundry routines! This week, Ashley sits down with Andrew Arndt to talk about the gifts of the desert fathers and mothers. You'll hear about Andrew's own spiritual journey and how these ancient, wise voices may help those doubting and pave the way forward for our polarized culture. LINKS Andrew's website Andrew's book: Streams in the Wasteland Ashley’s most recent book, A Spacious Life is in paperback, ebook and audio. You can find out more about her work and speaking at aahales.com. Be sure to leave a rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Ashley as she talks with Mark Sayers about his recent book, A Non-Anxious Presence, and all about church renewal, church hurt, and hope for institutional clarity and mission in this moment and time. Mark Sayers is pastor of Red Church in Melbourne, Australia, and podcast host of Rebuilders. Not to be missed! LINKS Mark's latest book, A Non-Anxious Presence Learn more about Mark on his website, including his podcasts Ashley’s most recent book, A Spacious Life is in paperback, ebook and audio. You can find out more about her work and speaking at aahales.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ashley Hales interviews Mako Fujimura on his artistic process, how faith and art meet and collide and give hope for sorrow and our cultural moment. Not to miss! LINKS Learn more about Mako Art + Faith book Art + Faith group reading guide Academy Kintsugi Ashley’s most recent book, A Spacious Life is in paperback, ebook and audio. You can find out more about her work and speaking at aahales.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ashley talks with Austin Carty about how reading forms us as leaders, how we can get started reading again, and some practical steps forward, especially for pastors and leaders. Pick up a book today and become less anxious, more content, and more empathetic. Listen in. LINKS Austin’s book: The Pastor’s Bookshelf: Why Reading Matters for Ministry Other books mentioned: The Brothers Karamazov Anna Karenina Marilynne Robinson’s novels: Housekeeping, Gilead, Home, Jack, Lila John Hart Kashiguro, The Remains of the Day Ashley’s most recent book, A Spacious Life is in paperback, ebook and audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ashley talks with Eric Costanzo, an author (along with Daniel Yang and Matt Soerens) of Inalienable, about hope for the American church. We don't have to give up on Jesus' bride, but we do need to find ways to heal. Listen in to Eric's practical and thoughtful wisdom about how to live with hope for the church. Listening to and learning from marginalized voices shows us the way forward. LINKS Eric's book, Inalienable Ashley’s most recent book, A Spacious Life is in paperback, ebook and audio. Sign up for Ashley’s substack here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ashley talks with Beth Silvers (one half of the Pantsuit Politics duo, along with Sarah Stewart Holland) about how we move forward with grace and hope in politics, in community, and with one another. Listen in for some practical ways to think institutionally, act kindly, and reknit our social fabric. LINKS Beth and Sarah's book: Now What? How to Move Forward When We're Divided About Basically Everything Listen to Pantsuit Politics Ashley’s most recent book, A Spacious Life is in paperback, ebook and audio. Sign up for Ashley’s substack here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ashley talks with Gordon T. Smith on calling, vocation and how all of what we do matters — not just our careers. LINKS Gordon’s book, Your Calling Here and Now Susan Scott, Fierce Conversations Ashley’s most recent book, A Spacious Life is in paperback, ebook and audio. Sign up for Ashley’s substack here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices