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Colossians 4:2 Prayer // Growing in a Life of Prayer

Do you ever feel like your prayer life should be better than it is? 📖 “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” — Colossians 4:2 Today’s Episode: This short prayer episode gives us space to pray through Colossians 4:2 and ask God to help us grow in three areas: being devoted, watchful, and thankful in prayer This Month’s Memory Verse: “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” 📖 Colossians 4:2 Memorize Scripture with Us: Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently’s resources Resources from Today’s Episode: The Dwell Shop is open all November. Use code PODCAST10 for 10% off your order and FREESHIP26 for free shipping on orders over $49. Check out the NIV Beautiful Word Bible at amazon.com/beautifulword. Get 30% off your copy of A Christian Guide to AI at thegoodbook.com with code GUIDE. Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

Colossians 4:2 Deep Dive // How to Grow in Prayer

What does your prayer life say about what you really believe about God? 📖 “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” — Colossians 4:2 Today’s Episode: Natalie Abbott takes a deep dive into Colossians 4:2 and three simple words that can completely reshape the way we pray: devoted, watchful, and thankful. This Month’s Memory Verse: “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” 📖 Colossians 4:2 Memorize Scripture with Us: Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently’s resources Resources from Today’s Episode: The Dwell Shop is open all November. Use code PODCAST10 for 10% off your order and FREESHIP26 for free shipping on orders over $49. Check out the NIV Beautiful Word Bible at amazon.com/beautifulword. Get 30% off your copy of A Christian Guide to AI at thegoodbook.com with code GUIDE. Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

How to Know and Follow God’s Will with Jason Abbott - REPLAY

How do you know God’s will—and what do you do when his will is different from yours? Today’s Episode: In this replay episode, Natalie Abbott sits down with her husband, pastor Jason Abbott, to talk about one of the biggest questions Christians ask: How do I know God’s will for my life? This Month’s Memory Verse: “He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him.” -Daniel 2:22 Memorize Scripture with Us: Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently’s resources Resources from Today’s Episode: Beholding Christ by Nancy Guthrie - Get 30% off with a free Crossway+ account at https://crossway.org/DwellBCS. The Newborn King - Get 30% off with code NEWBORNKING at https://thegoodbook.com/. Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

How to Ask God for Wisdom | Daniel 2:22 with Natalie & Vera

What do you do when you genuinely don’t know what to do? 📖 “He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him.” — Daniel 2:22 Today’s Episode: Natalie and Vera talk about asking God for wisdom, recognizing his answers, and trusting him with the things we cannot see. This Month’s Memory Verse: “He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him.” -Daniel 2:22 Memorize Scripture with Us: Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently’s resources Resources from Today’s Episode: Beholding Christ by Nancy Guthrie - Get 30% off with a free Crossway+ account at https://crossway.org/DwellBCS. The Newborn King - Get 30% off with code NEWBORNKING at https://thegoodbook.com/. Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

Daniel 2:22 Prayer // Asking God for Wisdom and Direction

What do you pray when you need wisdom, direction, or help understanding what God is doing? 📖 “He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him.” — Daniel 2:22 Today’s Episode: This short prayer episode gives us space to meditate on Daniel 2:22 and pray through Daniel’s prayer of praise, confession, asking, and thanksgiving. Daniel and his friends faced an impossible situation. They needed God to reveal something no human being could know—and God answered them. In this prayer, we praise God for being all-knowing, all-powerful, and completely sovereign. We confess the ways we try to take control when we cannot see the full picture. We ask God for wisdom, knowledge, and help with the things we do not understand. And finally, we thank him for the ways he hears, answers, and ultimately saves his people through Jesus. This Month’s Memory Verse: “He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him.” -Daniel 2:22 Memorize Scripture with Us: Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently’s resources Resources from Today’s Episode: Beholding Christ by Nancy Guthrie - Get 30% off with a free Crossway+ account at https://crossway.org/DwellBCS. The Newborn King - Get 30% off with code NEWBORNKING at https://thegoodbook.com/. Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

Daniel 2:22 Deep Dive // How to Know God’s Will for Your Life

How do you know what God wants you to do? 📖 “He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him.” — Daniel 2:22 Today’s Episode: Natalie Abbott takes a deep dive into Daniel 2 and asks a question most of us have wrestled with: How do we know God’s will for our lives? This Month’s Memory Verse: “He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him.” -Daniel 2:22 Memorize Scripture with Us: Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently’s resources Resources from Today’s Episode: Beholding Christ by Nancy Guthrie - Get 30% off with a free Crossway+ account at https://crossway.org/DwellBCS. The Newborn King - Get 30% off with code NEWBORNKING at https://thegoodbook.com/. Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

3 Reasons You Should Memorize Scripture

Why memorize Scripture when you can just look it up on your phone? 📖 “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” — John 6:68b Today’s Episode: Natalie and Vera share their top three reasons for memorizing God’s Word—and why they believe Scripture memory is one of the most life-giving habits you can build. This Month’s Memory Verse: “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” — John 6:68b Memorize Scripture with Us: Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently’s resources Resources from Today’s Episode: What Jesus Started by Ellen Vaughn - Get 30% off with code SPIRIT at https://thegoodbook.com/ What If It's Wonderful? by Nicole Zasowski Daring Joy by Nicole Zasowski Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

When You Don’t Know What God Is Doing with Nicole Zasowski | John 6:68b

What do you do when you believe in Jesus but have no idea what he is doing? 📖 “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” — John 6:68b Today’s Episode: Natalie Abbott sits down with counselor and author Nicole Zasowski to talk about doubt, uncertainty, and trusting God when we don’t have the answers. This Month’s Memory Verse: “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” — John 6:68b Memorize Scripture with Us: Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently’s resources Resources from Today’s Episode: What Jesus Started by Ellen Vaughn - Get 30% off with code SPIRIT at https://thegoodbook.com/ What If It's Wonderful? by Nicole Zasowski Daring Joy by Nicole Zasowski Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

When Following Jesus Feels Hard | John 6:68b with Natalie & Vera

What do you do when following Jesus feels hard? 📖 “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” — John 6:68b Today’s Episode: Natalie and Vera talk honestly about the seasons when following Jesus feels difficult. Sometimes life does not turn out the way we hoped. Sometimes the world feels completely upside down. Sometimes believing what Christians believe makes us feel like the weirdest person in the room. And sometimes doubts or unanswered questions leave us wondering what God is doing. This Month’s Memory Verse: “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” — John 6:68b Memorize Scripture with Us: Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently’s resources Resources from Today’s Episode: What Jesus Started by Ellen Vaughn - Get 30% off with code SPIRIT at https://thegoodbook.com/ The Gospel Coalition - https://thegospelcoalition.org/ Desiring God - https://desiringgod.org/ Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

Pray This: Lord, to Whom Shall We Go? | John 6:68b

"Lord Jesus, I don’t always get to know what you’re doing, in fact I maybe mostly don’t know what you’re doing." Today's Episode: Do you ever feel confused or lost or frustrated or even angry with God? In today's prayer episode, we are confessing those feelings to God, asking him to help us trust him, and thanking him for how he loves us and works all things for good...even the things we just don't understand. This Month's Memory Verse: “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” — John 6:68b Resources from Today’s Episode: What Jesus Started by Ellen Vaughn - Get 30% off with code SPIRIT at https://thegoodbook.com/ Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

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 6:68b Today’s Episode: Natalie helps us see three ways we respond when the real Jesus makes us uncomfortable: we can reject him, try to change him, or believe him. This episode is a call to faithful honesty. We may not understand everything Jesus says or does. We may feel confused, unsettled, or uncomfortable. But with Peter, we can still say, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” This Month’s Memory Verse: “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” — John 6:68b Memorize Scripture with Us: Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently’s resources Resources from Today’s Episode: What Jesus Started by Ellen Vaughn - Get 30% off with code SPIRIT at https://thegoodbook.com/ John Piper Sermons on this passage: It Is the Spirit that Gives Life & You Have the Words of Eternal Life. Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

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 28:20b Today’s Episode: Natalie talks with counselor and author Nicole Zasowski about the safety of Jesus’s presence. Nicole explains that emotional pain often touches either our identity or our sense of safety. And while Scripture speaks directly to both, safety can feel especially complicated because life in this world is not always safe. But Jesus gives us a promise we can cling to: we are never alone. This Month’s Memory Verse: “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” 📖 Matthew 28:20b Memorize Scripture with Us: Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently’s resources Resources from Today’s Episode: Pray Pals from The Good Book - Get 30% off with code PALS. Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

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 28:20b Today’s Episode: Natalie and Vera talk about the nearness of Jesus and why his promise to be with us always matters so deeply. This Month’s Memory Verse: “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” 📖 Matthew 28:20b Memorize Scripture with Us: Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently’s resources Resources from Today’s Episode: Pray Pals from The Good Book - Get 30% off with code PALS. Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

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 first disciples. It is for every follower of Jesus. It is for the whole church. It is for you. In this prayer episode, we confess the ways we forget Jesus is near, the ways we worry like we are alone, and the ways we run after things that cannot satisfy. Then we remember the truth: there is nowhere we can go where he is not with us. This Month's Memory Verse: “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” — 📖 Matthew 28:20b Memorize Scripture with Us: Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently's resources. Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

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 28:20b Today’s Episode: Natalie Abbott takes a deep dive into Matthew 28:20b and helps us understand why Matthew ends his gospel with this beautiful promise from Jesus. Before we memorize this verse and hold onto it as our own, Natalie walks us through the endings of all four Gospels. Mark leaves us with wonder. Luke gives us careful details. John invites us into personal restoration. And Matthew ends with the Great Commission and the promise of Jesus’s presence. This Month’s Memory Verse: “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” 📖 Matthew 28:20b Memorize Scripture with Us: Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently’s resources Resources from Today’s Episode: Pray Pals from The Good Book - Get 30% off with code PALS. Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

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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 return to at night, the verses we pray over friends, the words we speak over our children, and the truths that have carried us through anxious, weary, or overwhelming seasons. Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

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 cannot save ourselves. We cannot earn God’s favor. We cannot justify ourselves before him. But Jesus has done what we never could. In this prayer episode, we confess our sin and self-reliance, thank Jesus for his perfect life, death, and resurrection, and rest in the impossible salvation he has made possible for us. This Month's Memory Verse: "Jesus replied, 'What is impossible with man is possible with God.'' 📖 Luke 18:27 Memorize Scripture with Us: Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently's resources. Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

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, 'What is impossible with man is possible with God.'' 📖 Luke 18:27 Memorize Scripture with Us: Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently's resources. Resources from Today's Episode: Use code TREASURE to get 30% off your copy of "Storing Up Treasures" at thegoodbook.com today. Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

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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 18:27 Today's Episode: Natalie Abbott talks with counselor and author Nicole Zasowski about Luke 18:27 and the vulnerability of believing God for impossible things. Nicole shares why many of us keep our expectations low, how gratitude helps us remember God’s faithfulness, and what it looks like to trust God when the outcome we want still feels far away. Nicole Zasowski is a licensed marriage and family therapist, sought-after speaker, and author. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and three young children. Find out more at NicoleZasowski.com. This Month's Memory Verse: "Jesus replied, 'What is impossible with man is possible with God.'' 📖 Luke 18:27 Memorize Scripture with Us: Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently's resources. Resources from Today's Episode: Use code TREASURE to get 30% off your copy of "Storing Up Treasures" at thegoodbook.com today. Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

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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 18:27 Today's Episode: Natalie Abbott takes a deep dive into Luke 18 and helps us understand one of Jesus’s most hope-filled—and often misunderstood—statements. We often use this verse when life feels difficult or overwhelming. But in its original context, Jesus is talking about something even bigger: salvation. We cannot make ourselves right with God. We cannot earn his favor or fix our own souls. Natalie walks us through the stories surrounding Luke 18:27, including the Pharisee and the tax collector, the rich ruler, and Zacchaeus. You’ll be reminded that salvation is not something we achieve through good behavior, hard work, or religious effort. It is the impossible gift God has made possible through Jesus. This Month's Memory Verse: "Jesus replied, 'What is impossible with man is possible with God.'' 📖 Luke 18:27 Memorize Scripture with Us: Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently's resources. Resources from Today's Episode: Use code TREASURE to get 30% off your copy of "Storing Up Treasures" at thegoodbook.com today. Support the show KEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGS Website: DwellDifferently.com Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz Newsletter — get devotional content along with new projects! Facebook Group — join the conversation about God’s Word!

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