Do you ever feel invisible or unheard? Do you find yourself grasping onto words of affirmation like a lifeline? Join us on THE NOTICE - a podcast that explores our need to be noticed through biblical musings and unique stories from special guests. Experience relevant topics and encouragement as we take notice of how the God of mercy satisfies!
Feeling stressed? How do you spell RELIEF? Join host Susan Hoekstra as she discusses what causes stress, how to respond to stress, and how to take notice of God in the midst of it.
Are you a Christian woman who leads or serves in the home, work, ministry, or church? Do you find it challenging to discuss issues that come up or are your leadership abilities questioned? Join me in a conversation about women in leadership with Julie Eickenroth with Freedom Farm Ministries. We talk about what it means to be a leader, take a look at some of the women leaders in scripture, and discuss the challenges women face as they take notice of God when leading.
Have you noticed when you’re sick you turn into someone else? Or maybe you long to have others take notice of you. Listen in, as we go through the 10 ten things I noticed while being sick. We’ll talk about wishes, irritability, gratefulness, and endurance as we take notice of God while being sick.the challenges of living grateful, and how important it is to “take notice”.
Are you a Christian artist who sometimes feels like your art doesn’t fit in the typical church or ministry setting? Or maybe you wonder why Christian artists aren’t showcased. Join me as I talk with film maker Scott Magee and actress and singer Anne Miranda, creators of the documentary series, Creative Icons. Listen in as we talk about our God-given creativity, how God is bigger than any box, and how we were created to create.
Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase, “let's agree to disagree.” But does that really work? In this ever-changing world of perspectives and values, how do we represent God even when we disagree? Join me for this episode where we discuss how to lovingly disagree with excerpts from Mike Donehey’s book, Grace in the Grey. We explore curiosity, self-awareness, humility, and being open to new ways of noticing God during disagreements.
Do you or a loved one struggle with your mental health? Do you find yourself wondering how to support others who do? Listen in as I talk with mental wellness advocate Amy Zabel. Join us as she shares her personal struggle, how easy it is to be misunderstood, and how to take notice of God's presence on the path to mental wellness.
What do I need to make it through the transitions of life? Where is God during difficult seasons? How do we remain encouraged while things change all around us? Listen in as guest Julie Eickenroth from Freedom Farm Ministries and I discuss different seasons, how we can experience God through the changes of life. You'll hear about this theme for our upcoming retreat at Maple Ridge PLACE.
You could be a guest on THE NOTICE!
If you are an author, musician, artist, blogger, or someone with an important message, I'd love to hear from you!
My prayer for our time together is to focus on ways we can take notice of God or how God has taken notice of us. Or maybe you have a message about feeling invisible or needing validation or affirmation. Share!
For example, if you have a book that is about wellness, the episode might be titled
Noticing God through wellness. Please listen to a few episodes with guests so you can get an idea of the format.
Send your pitch to susan@susankhoekstra.com or use the form below.
I look forward to hearing from you!
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