Overcome: The Dwell Differently Book Podcast

"We can create new paths in our brains. That is a very possible thing for us! Just like we create those superhighways of negativity, we can actually create superhighways of positivity, of truth, of God's Word. And that's what we're trying to help you do in this book." — Natalie Abbott

On today's episode: Vera and Natalie talk about their own tendencies to get stuck on negative superhighways in...

"When we follow Jesus, when we accept God's love, we are children of God. And that's beautiful." — Vera Schmitz

On today's episode: Vera and Natalie talk in detail about the radical love God has for us when we trust in Jesus. They answer this question: What do you most need to hear and believe about God's love for you—that it's dependable, extravagant, accepting, or intimate? It's a ...

"If [my confidence] is based on Jesus and who he is and his acceptance of me and his love for me...then all of a sudden, I am secure." — Natalie Abbott

On today's episode: What are your shaky foundations? Where are you out in the wasteland trying to pull life-giving water out of dry sand? What are the things you're putting your trust in instead of Jesus? These are the questions Natalie and Vera are answ...

"That is actually the biggest nightmare that anyone could ever have: You have done a bad thing, and there is no forgiveness for you. But the  best news is...you have done a bad thing (you've maybe done a lot of bad things) and there is forgiveness for you. This is the message of this verse. This is the message of Scripture for us: that Christ has made us acceptable." — Natalie Abbott

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"Whatever you're anxious about, it's real. Don't feel dumb or ashamed because other people don't deal with the thing you're dealing with in the same way that you're dealing with it." — Vera Schmitz

On today's episode:  Vera and Natalie are talking about anxiety. This is something Vera has struggled with over the years in big and small ways, and her honest conversation about it i...

"So here's the thing that I think is so helpful: there's not resolution in this Psalm. And I know that's gonna sound really dark, but sometimes I think we need to feel like we're not alone in there not being a solution." —Natalie Abbott

On today's episode:  What do you do when you feel depressed? Today, Natalie and Vera talk about the dark seasons of life. Natalie shares her personal stru...

"I need physical cues of God's past faithfulness in order to coach my head and heart toward strength and courage in my current fears." — Vera Schmitz, Dwell Differently

On today's episode:  Vera and Natalie are talking about fear. They talk about how this verse isn't trite or shallow, but the very thing that we need when we do hard things, things that would ordinarily strike fear in us. They talk a...

"Every day I wake up and it's a battle and a challenge and a choice to pause in the morning and ask the Lord, "What would you have me do with this day?" OR hit the ground and immediately start thinking about my schedule and all the things I need to do and all the boxes I need to check...this verse is a true daily surrendering...it is the perfect prayer to start your day." — Vera Schmitz

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"God wants to be near you. He will be near you, even in your silence. Sitting in silence with him is a great place to start." — Vera Schmitz

On today's episode:  What do you do when the very thing you need to do (pray) is the very thing you feel like you can't do? Today, Vera and Natalie talk about how the Spirit of God prays for us when we don't know how to pray. There is so much encouragement for...

"O my weary and burdened friend, this rest is for you! Do you know you need it? That's all you need to know." — Natalie Abbott, Dwell Differently

On today's episode: What are some of the ways you seek superficial rest when you really need the soul rest of Christ? How can you seek him first for the deep rest you need the next time you find yourself seeking shallow rest somewhere else? Yikes! These are th...

"Jesus declared his victory in the middle of his trouble." — Vera Schmitz, Dwell Differently

On today's episode:  Vera and Natalie talk about the significance of the timing of Jesus's declaration that he has (already) overcome the world. Because he declares victory even before his death and resurrection, we can have peace in our own unresolved troubles knowing that his victory is sure.  Want to read mor...

"That's my hope...that you would have caught a glimpse of the real-life way of applying God's Word to your life, of dwelling in God's Word, of knowing it and allowing it to just be the most grounding thing for you, and that it's helped you overcome the things that you're struggling with." — Natalie Abbott

On today's episode:  Vera and Natalie wrap up the series with some practical ti...