Dwell Differently
If you were our friend, and if we could look you in the eyes and see your struggles and know you fully, and if we could only give you ONE thing—we'd give you God’s Word. There is more power and love and truth in one verse than in a thousand other words. So, let us help you memorize God's words in a simple, easy way. We hope you'll love listening in while we chat about what our verse means, why it matters, and how it intersects with our daily lives.
Episodes
368 episodes
John 6:68b Deep Dive // Why Jesus Is Worth Following When He Makes You Uncomfortable
What do you do when Jesus says something hard?📖 “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.”— John 6:68bToday’s Episode:Natalie helps us see three ways we respond when the real Jesus makes u...
When Life Feels Unsafe | Matthew 28:20b with Natalie & Nicole
What do you do when you know Jesus is with you, but you don’t feel it?📖 “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” — Matthew 28:20bToday’s Episode:Natalie talks with counselor and author Nicole Zasow...
You Are Never Alone | Matthew 28:20b with Natalie & Vera
What if the thing we need most is not advice, information, or even the perfect words—but the presence of Jesus?📖 “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” — Matthew 28:20bToday’s Episode:Natalie and...
Matthew 28:20b Prayer // Living Like Jesus Is With You Always
Take a few quiet minutes to pray through Matthew 28:20b.In the final words of Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus gives his followers this promise: “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”This promise is not only for the...
Matthew 28:20b Deep Dive // Why Jesus Promises to Be With You Always
What does it mean that Jesus is with us always?📖 “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” — Matthew 28:20bToday’s Episode:Natalie Abbott takes a deep dive into Matthew 28:20b and helps us underst...
100 Verses Memorized // Celebrating God’s Word Together
Natalie and Vera are celebrating a big milestone: The Dwell Differently community has memorized over 100 Bible verses together! 🎉We look back at some of the verses that have meant the most to us over the years and share the passages we ...
July Prayer Episode | LUKE 18:27
Take a few quiet minutes to pray through Luke 18:27.This month’s verse reminds us that what is impossible with man is possible with God. And in context, Jesus is speaking about the most impossible thing of all: salvation.We cann...
Can God Really Do Impossible Things? | Luke 18:27 with Natalie & Vera
Do you believe God can do impossible things?In this episode of the Dwell Differently podcast, Natalie Abbott and Vera talk about Luke 18:27 and the God who can do what we cannot.This Month's Memory Verse:"Jesus replied,...
Why Hope Feels So Vulnerable | Luke 18:27 // Nicole Zasowski
Why can hope feel so scary?"Jesus Replied, 'What is impossible with man is possible with God.'” — Luke 18:27Today's Episode: Natalie Abbott talks with counselor and author Nicole Za...
Luke 18:27 Deep Dive // Why Salvation Is Impossible Without God
Why is salvation impossible for us? And what has Jesus done to make it possible?"Jesus Replied, 'What is impossible with man is possible with God.'” — Luke 18:27Today's Episode: Natalie Abbott takes a deep dive into Luke 18...
God Planted You in This Season | Ecclesiastes 3:1 // Hanna Seymour
What do you do when life feels like too much?In today's episode, Natalie talks with Hanna Seymour about Ecclesiastes 3:1. The busy seasons, the hard seasons, and the comfort of knowing God is in control.This Month's Memory Vers...
Living in the Season You’re In | Ecclesiastes 3:1 with Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz
Are you living in the season God has you in?Today, Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz talk about Ecclesiastes 3:1 and the temptation to live in the past or for the future instead of receiving the present season from the Lord. Together, the...
Seasons Change. Jesus Doesn’t. // Emily Jensen on Ecclesiastes 3:1
What do we do when a season is ending?This week, Natalie talks with Emily Jensen about Ecclesiastes 3:1, big life changes, and trusting God when something familiar comes to a close. Emily shares about ending Risen Motherhood, learning to...
Ecclesiastes 3:1 Deep Dive // Why God Allows Different Seasons in Your Life
Why do difficult seasons exist? And what is God doing in them?📖 "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." — Ecclesiastes 3:1Today's Episode: Natalie Abbott takes a deep dive into...
The Morning Shift that Will Change Your Days // Jennifer Dukes Lee
"We come to [God] to ask for help. And what does he do so generously? He gives us his power through his strength. And it doesn't matter how "little" the thing is, he doesn't just care about the "capital B," big things in our lives. He cares abo...
Don't You Know You Need Power? // Natalie & Vera
"Are we willing to turn to our Good Father and say, 'Will you strengthen me by the power of your Spirit in my innermost being, because I can't?'"— Vera SchmitzToday's episode: You need the power of God at work in you!...
The Blessing in Our Failures // Abbey Wedgeworth
"All those moments when we are like, 'I'm not the girl for the job,' those are the exact moments when God is reminding us that the ministry is his, not ours. That's a mercy, and those are the times to ask for strength."— Abbey Wedgeworth...
Ephesians 3:16 Deep Dive // How to Pray for God's Power
"We are weak. We are weary. We are limited...We need the power of God in us to give us strength through the Holy Spirit in our inner being."— Natalie AbbottToday's episode: Listen in as Natalie teaches us not only how but a...
Good Change Is Coming // Natalie & Vera
"Not all things continue on forever and ever until the end of time...Over the last couple of years we were like...'Is this the right thing to be doing? Or is there something different that God has for us?'"— Vera Schmitz T...
How Can I Be Saved? // Malcolm Yarnell
"We need Jesus. We can't do it on our own. So turn. And whoever will call upon the name of Christ, you will be saved."— Malcolm YarnellToday's Episode: “How can I be saved?” According to seminary professor and pastor Malcol...
We All Want to Be Rescued // Natalie & Vera
"Every single person wants to be rescued. We want somebody to step in and say, 'Let me take all your stuff. Let me take it from you. Everything. Let me take it. Whatever is keeping you up at night, can you please just lay it down right here? I'...
Identify and Resist False Gospels // Elizabeth Woodson
"The simple definition I would give for [a false gospel] is a solution for a problem that we have in our lives that doesn't contain Christ."— Elizabeth WoodsonToday's Episode: Most of us are unknowingly chasing false ...
Acts 4:12 Deep Dive // God, If You're There, Show Me Who You Are
"When I started reading the Bible, I prayed, 'God if you're there, show me who you are.' And I guarantee if you pray that prayer, he will show up—specifically in his Word."— Natalie AbbottToday's episode: Listen in as Natal...