"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'll take it.'"

— Vera Schmitz

Today's episode:  Join us as Natalie and Vera talk about the problems we all share as people and the solution God has given us in Jesus. They help us understand the wonderful message of salvation in the simplest and most winsome terms. They encourage us to consider our own stories and how we can share them with our friends without fear of messing up. Natalie and Vera share their own honest experiences and practical insights to help us lean into the salvation we have in Jesus and share it with boldness. 

This month's memory verse: "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” — Acts 4:12 

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• Pick up The Heart of Christ for Sinners for 30% off at crossway.org with a free Crossway Plus account.
• Get This Was Never the Plan:Walking with God through the Heartache of Divorce for 30% off at thegoodbook.com with code NEVER. Listen to this episode with author Vaneetha Risner here. 
• Get 20% off all the best gifts form mom at cozyearth.com with the code DWELL. 
• EVERYTHING IS ON SALE at DwellDifferently.com.

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"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 Woodson

Today's Episode:  Most of us are unknowingly chasing false gospels—solutions to our deepest desires that don't contain Christ and leave us feeling empty and dissatisfied. Elizabeth Woodson reveals how so many of culture’s promises of things like peace or identity or success actually lead us away from the abundant life that we can only find in Jesus. Elizabeth shares practical ways to recognize and resist the lies of culture, including the vital practice of meditating on Scripture, showing up in community, and waiting patiently on God's timing. You'll be encouraged by Elizabeth's personal stories of God's kind work to help her identify and resist false gospels in her own life. 

This month's memory verse: “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” — Acts 4:12 

Today's guest: Elizabeth Woodson is a Bible teacher and author who is passionate about equipping believers to understand the rich theological truths of Scripture. She loves helping people internalize their faith and connect it practically to everyday life. She is a contributing author for World on Fire, and the author of Live Free: From Beginning to Forever, and Embrace Your Life: How to Find Joy When the Life You Have Is Not the Life You Hoped For. Elizabeth is the host of the Starting Place podcast and the co-host of the Shalomies podcast. She regularly serves as a teacher for Lifeway Women Academy.

Links from today's show: 

• Find out more about Elizabeth Woodson here. 
• Get This Was Never the Plan:Walking with God through the Heartache of Divorce for 30% off at thegoodbook.com with code NEVER. Listen to this episode with author Vaneetha Risner here. 
• Pick up The Heart of Christ for Sinners for 30% off at crossway.org with a free Crossway Plus account.
• Get the Mother's Day buy one, give one deal on Cozy Earth sheet sets from April 12th through 18th at cozyearth.com with the code DWELL. 
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"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 Abbott

Today's episode: Listen in as Natalie talks about our deepest need as people and how God has met our every need in Jesus. She helps us see the beauty and wonder of his salvation—walking us through each component with helpful simplicity and biblical support. She tells the story that the Bible tells—that Jesus didn't come to punish us for our sin, but to take our punishment for us, forgiving all who believe in him, adopting us into his family, and releasing us from the power of sin and shame and fear and death. This episode is for everyone, from the skeptic to the seasoned Christian. May it bless you as you consider how great a salvation God offers us in Jesus. 

This month's memory verse: "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved." — Acts 4:12

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Links from today's show: 

• Hear more about Natalie's salvation story here. 
• Get This Was Never the Plan:Walking with God through the Heartache of Divorce for 30% off at thegoodbook.com with code NEVER. Listen to this episode with author Vaneetha Risner here. 
• Pick up The Heart of Christ for Sinners for 30% off at crossway.org/theheartofchristforsinners with a free Crossway Plus account.
• Get 20% off the most amazing sheets and pjs at cozyearth.com with the code DWELL. 

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"[Repentance] is completely countercultural and the opposite of our instincts at every turn. So no wonder we have a hard time with it. But God's Word is this ever-present reminder of it. Thank goodness."

— Caroline Saunders

Today's Episode: Natalie and Caroline Saunders have the best conversation today about how we interact with one another, especially when it comes to anger. They talk about the pitfalls and failures they've experienced and God's kindness to forgive them and keep on helping them grow up in this area of life. Their generous and honest conversation will draw you in and help you consider how God wants to grow you in this area too. 

This month's memory verse: "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." — James 1:19b

Today's guest: Caroline Saunders is a writer, Bible teacher, pastor's wife, and mother of three who believes in taking Jesus seriously and being un-serious about nearly everything else. Her projects include a Bible study Come Home: Tracing God's Promise of Home in Scripture and a storybook Bible, Kids of the Bible Storybook. In every project, she seeks to use wit and wisdom to help others know and love God and His Word. Find her writing, resources, and ridiculousness at WriterCaroline.com and on Instagram @writercaroline. 

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• Find Caroline's writing, resources, and ridiculousness at WriterCaroline.com and on Instagram @writercaroline. 
• For new believers and those exploring faith: Check out The Story of Jesus: A Guided Journey Through the Gospel of John. Get 30% off at Crossway.com with a free Crossway Plus account.
• Need help answering teens big questions? Get Science and God: Do You Have to Choose? from TheGoodBook.com for 30% off with the code: CHOOSE.

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"This verse is for all people for all time. If you've ever met another person, this verse is for you."

— Vera Schmitz

Today's episode: On today's episode, Dwell Differently sisters Natalie and Vera are chatting about James 1:19 by diving into what it looks like to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry (Spoiler alert: It's a lot harder than it sounds!). They confess the conversational pitfalls they often fall into like interrupting others or finishing someone's sentence or listening only to speak. And they also offer some practical applications of James 1:19, such as listening for understanding, giving grace to the other person, and saying back what you heard. You'll enjoy hearing their stories, and you'll be encouraged to take this verse to heart as you allow God's Word and his Spirit to work in you and make you a more loving communicator. 

This month's memory verse: "My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." — James 1:19

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Links from today's show: 

• For new believers and those exploring faith: Check out The Story of Jesus: A Guided Journey Through the Gospel of John. Get 30% off at Crossway.com with a free Crossway Plus account.
• Need help answering teens big questions? Get Science and God: Do You Have to Choose? from TheGoodBook.com for 30% off with the code: CHOOSE.

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"Behavior modification is not holiness. It's chains. We need to be released from that performance and trying to earn our way with the Lord."

— Tasha Calvert

Today's Episode: Most of us know that we should do what's right—yet being holy is far harder than it seems. What if the key isn’t in trying harder, but in relying more on God? Natalie Abbott sits down with author Tasha Calvert to uncover the secret to a truly set-apart life, rooted in God's transformative power, not in our performance. In this episode, you’ll discover how biblical holiness is less about following a moral checklist and more about proximity to God. Tasha shares her powerful journey from legalism to dependence on the Holy Spirit. Tune in to discover more about how you can live a life that's set apart. 

This month's memory verse: "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." — James 1:19b

Today's guest: Tasha Calvert is the women’s minister at Prestonwood Church in Dallas, Texas, and host of Digging In, a weekly podcast centered on Christian living. She is the author of Set Apart for More and over 15 Bible studies. Tasha is a sought-after speaker and Bible teacher, often lending her voice in leadership and equipping spaces. Tasha and her husband Robert love spending time with their four daughters, two sons-in-law and two granddaughters. 

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Links from today's show: 

• Find out more about Tasha at TashaCalvert.com or on her podcast, Digging In. 
• For new believers and those exploring faith: Check out The Story of Jesus: A Guided Journey Through the Gospel of John. Get 30% off at Crossway.com with a free Crossway Plus account.
• Need help answering teens big questions? Get Science and God: Do You Have to Choose? from TheGoodBook.com for 30% off with the code: CHOOSE.
• Renew your commitment to daily Scripture reading. Start today with TheOneYearBible.com.

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"Do you want to fix your anger problem? Be a better listener. Hold your tongue."

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: If we're being totally honest, most of us have an anger problem. It isn't just in those explosive moments, but in the long held grudges and undercurrents of frustration that we often keep hidden. But how do we fix our anger problem? Listen in today as Natalie shares relatable stories and biblical truths to help us see how being better listeners and more patient communicators can actually help us diffuse our anger. If you’ve ever struggled with low simmer anger or felt stuck in reactive patterns, this episode is for you. 

This month's memory verse: "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." — James 1:19b

Memorize Scripture with us: Get the Dwell Differently book or bundle (on sale now!), and learn verses to help you overcome negative thinking.

Links from today's show: 

• For your new believers and those exploring faith: Check out The Story of Jesus: A Guided Journey Through the Gospel of John. Get 30% off at Crossway.com with a free Crossway Plus account.
• Need help answering teens big questions? Get Science and God: Do You Have to Choose? from TheGoodBook.com for 30% off with the code: CHOOSE.
• Renew your commitment to daily Scripture reading. Start today with TheOneYearBible.com.

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"When we find ourselves with nothing else, and we're forced to rely on God, that's when we find that he's enough."

— Scott Dunford

Today's Episode:  Life doesn't always turn out the way we'd hoped it would. And Pastor Scott Dunford is no stranger to wading through disappointments, both with other people and personally. In today's episode, Scott walks us through some of the hardest questions he's faced both in ministry and in life. He reflects on why good people suffer and bad people thrive. He reminds us of the truth of God's promises and how we can practically rely on him and on his people through seasons of difficulty and doubt. Regardless of your particular season, you'll be encouraged to remember that God is enough, both now and forever.

This month's memory verse: "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." — Psalm 73:26

Today's guest: Scott Dunford is a pastor and missionary leader with over two decades of experience in vocational ministry. He currently serves as the Lead Pastor of Western Hills Church in San Mateo, California. Scott also the is the co-host of The Missions Show, where he discusses theology and cross-cultural ministry to help "goers think and thinkers go.”

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Links from today's show: 

• Find out more about Scott on his church's website or instagram.
• Renew your commitment to daily Scripture reading and start fresh today at TheOneYearBible.com.
• Discover more about the resurrection in The “If” That Changes Everything by Mike Hood. Use code IF to receive 30% off your copy at thegoodbook.com.
• Develop life-changing habits in the Disciplines of Devotion series. Get 30% off at here with a free Crossway Plus account.
• Discover God’s heart for you through deeper study and reflection in Every Woman's Bible.

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"Where's your heart at? What are you longing for? Are you longing for things other than God?"

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: On today's episode, Dwell Differently sister Natalie and Vera are asking us this question: What if God was truly your best thing? It's foundational...and it's also really hard to live out. They talk honestly and practically about what it looks like in their own lives to navigate the challenges and the benefits of trusting in God and loving him the most. You won't want to miss it!

This month's memory verse: "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." — Psalm 73:26

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Links from today's show: 

• Discover more about the resurrection in The “If” That Changes Everything by Mike Hood. Use code IF to receive 30% off your copy at thegoodbook.com.
• Develop life-changing habits in the Disciplines of Devotion series. Get 30% off at crossway.org/disciplinesofdevotion with a free Crossway Plus account.
• Renew your commitment to daily Scripture reading and start fresh today at TheOneYearBible.com.
• Discover God’s heart for you through deeper study and reflection in Every Woman's Bible.

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"The Lord sometimes reveals himself to us and shows himself to us in ways that we wouldn't know apart from our flesh and our heart failing."

— Megan Hill

Today's Episode: Join Natalie Abbott and Megan Hill as they discuss both individual failure and corporate failure in the church and how God meets us in both places. Megan gives spiritual insights and practical advice for how we can deal with our own doubts and disappointments by honestly bringing them to God and relying on others to lift us up. She also gives us some helpful categories for understanding the failures of others in the church, and she walks us through what we can do when we experience those hurts first-hand. It's a great conversation that helps us understand a biblical framework for how God is always at work even through our failures, both individually and corporately. 

This month's memory verse: "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." — Psalm 73:26

Today's guest: Megan Hill is the managing editor for The Gospel Coalition. She is also the author of several books for adults and children, most recently Sighing on Sunday: 40 Meditations for When Church Hurts and Sabbath Rest. Megan lives with her husband and four children in Massachusetts where they belong to West Springfield Covenant Community Church (PCA).

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Links from today's show: 

• Find out more about Megan here. Dealing with church hurt? Get Sighing on Sunday here.
• Discover more about the resurrection in The “If” That Changes Everything by Mike Hood. Use code IF to receive 30% off your copy at thegoodbook.com.
• Develop life-changing habits in the Disciplines of Devotion series. Get 30% off at crossway.org/disciplinesofdevotion with a free Crossway Plus account.
• Discover God’s heart for you through deeper study and reflection in Every Woman's Bible.

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"He takes his doubts about God to God...He's modeling what we should do."

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Join Natalie as she dives into Psalm 73, revealing how one man's doubts, envy, and personal suffering led him to the powerful conclusion that God is indeed good to those who follow him. If you’ve ever struggled with doubt or wondered why the wicked prosper while you suffer or needed a reminder that God indeed cares for you, then this episode is for you. 

This month's memory verse: “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” — Psalm 73:26

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Links from today's show: 

• Find out why the resurrection matters in The “If” That Changes Everything by Mike Hood. Use code IF to receive 30% off your copy at thegoodbook.com.
• Develop life-changing habits in the Disciplines of Devotion series. Get 30% off at crossway.org/disciplinesofdevotion with a free Crossway Plus account.

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