The Dwelling Richly Podcast

Should Christians believe Mercury retrograde affects their lives? How can you help others think through this idea biblically? Explore a biblical perspective on astrology, God's sovereignty, and the purpose of the heavens. Learn why Scripture teaches that the stars declare God's glory but do not direct our lives. Discover the difference between astronomy and astrology and why our confidence belongs in the Creator, not creation.

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Have you ever wondered, "Am I grieving right?"

That question haunted me after losing my dad, my mom, a dear friend, and my college roommate. I didn't find easy answers. But I did find a God who wasn't offended by my questions, my tears, or even my anger.

Excerpt: "Is everyone else just able to crush their sadness like a recycled plastic bottle and toss it far away so they can move on? Because my sadness couldn't fit in a bottle, no...

Psalm 145...if you’re tired of the latest stress hacks that never stick, Psalm 145 gently reminds us to start with the Lord. This short message walks through how praise and remembering God’s character can actually reorient our hearts from worry to rest.

Instead of rehearsing our fears, try rehearsing who God is: slow to anger, full of steadfast love, near to the weary, and the one who opens His hand to satisfy creation....

What does it mean to hide in God when life feels uncertain, overwhelming, or even painful?

In Episode 3 of our CHILL: Rethinking Rest & Stress series, guest teacher Ruth Carter walks through Psalm 27, showing how David found confidence, comfort, and courage in God's presence during some of the most difficult seasons of his life. When enemies surrounded him, relationships failed him, and fear threatened to take hold, David retur...

As difficult as that is…as scary as it is to feel so deeply such questioning…as much as we are filled with fear and longing for hope…we are not abandoned. We are not without hope. We are not alone or without resources to respond. We cannot be passive. We cannot just let time pass. Here are seven prayers, and each one of these can be daily actions as well.

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What do you do when stress, fear, and uncertainty seem to take over your thoughts? In this second message of the Chill: Rethinking Rest & Stress Bible study series, we'll slow down and spend time in Psalm 34, where David invites us to discover a deeper kind of rest—not by escaping life's pressures, but by coming near to God in the middle of them.

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Devotional, Study Notes, and Transcript available  at DwellingRichly.org series "ABCs of Grace"

 We're continuing a special series where I share my dad's teachings from Psalm 119, recorded way back in 1981. In this episode, my dad, Pastor Dave, guides us through verses 25-32, focusing on finding hope and strength in times of depression. He called this section "O...

Forty-Five years ago to this day, my father gave this message. June 21, 1981. So, in honor of my father and Father's Day, June 21,2026 - I hope you'll enjoy this message.

.🎧Dive into Psalm 119 with my dad! 🎧

Here we go! This is episode #1 from my dad's remastered 1981 Sunday School class, "ABCs of Grace" where he went verse-by-verse through Psalm 119. My dad breaks it all down with his trademar...

I originally shared this episode, August of 2024. Enjoy this special episode of the Dwelling Richly podcast in honor of my father and this Father's Day, June 2026.

So, this is a super special episode of the Dwelling Richly podcast. I've been teasing you with hints about a surprise, and today, I'm finally spilling the beans.

My dad was a pastor, and growing up as a pastor's kid gave me some amazing mem...

If you've ever found yourself longing for a break from the pressures of life, you're not alone. We all know what it feels like to be overwhelmed by responsibilities, worries, distractions, and the constant feeling that there is always one more thing demanding our attention. But what if biblical rest is more than simply escaping stress for a little while? In this opening message, we'll begin exploring what Scripture teaches about tr...

In this final session of our Colossians study, we move from truth we believe to the life we live. Paul brings everything together by showing how Christ’s lordship shapes our homes, our work, our prayer, our words, and our relationships. From the way we love and lead in our families, to how we approach our daily responsibilities, to how we speak with wisdom and grace—this passage reminds us that nothing in our lives fall...

What does it actually look like to live like you’ve been raised with Christ? Get the Notes Handout and DWELL Method guide for this session at DwellingRichly.org In this session of our Colossians: Rooted & Renewed study, we walk through Colossians 3:1–17 and uncover the foundation of the Christian life—identity first, then action. Paul reminds us that we are not striving to become new… we already are. Be...

In Colossians 2, Paul confronts one of the most subtle dangers facing the church: the temptation to add something to Christ. Not blatant unbelief. Not outright denial. But supplementation.

In this session of our Colossians: Rooted & Renewed study, we walk carefully through Colossians chapter 2 and uncover Paul’s four urgent warnings:

• Don’t be deluded by persuasive speech • Don’t be taken captive by hollow ...

What does the supremacy of Christ have to do with your hope?

In this session of Colossians: Rooted & Renewed, we walk verse by verse through Colossians chapter 1 and discover how Paul connects the supremacy of Jesus to the unshakable hope believers have — and the hope we can confidently offer a lost world.

If you’ve ever wondered: • What does “firstborn of all creation” really mean? • Does Colossians 1...

Welcome to session two of Dwelling Richly: we’re learning how to stop snacking on verses and actually feast on Colossians. We’ll use the D-W-E-L-L method to read with context, link Scripture to Scripture, and let Paul’s words shape how we live.

Short, practical, and heart-focused — this session helps you read like the Bible was meant to be read, trust the Spirit to teach you, and walk away rooted, renewed, a...

Welcome to "Colossians: Rooted & Renewed" - First teaching session in this Bible study series!

This session is all about learning how to slow down, lean into Scripture, and let God’s Word actually live in you (not just check a box). We’ll walk through the D-W-E-L-L rhythm, build simple habits, and do it together in community—praying, planning, and prioritizing our time with Jesus.

Grab your Bible, your Grace G...

Bethlehem's Quiet Promise: Finding Fulfillment in the Little Things

Welcome to Week 4 of Advent and the 5th week of the God's Perfect Timing devotional. As Christmas draws near, this message invites you to pause and reflect on the fulfillment of God’s promises through the coming of Christ. Together, we trace the Scriptures that lead us to Bethlehem, the incarnation, and the quiet faithfulness that brought God’s pla...

Welcome to Week 4 of the God's Perfect Timing devotional and the 3rd week of Advent.

Joy is a word we hear a lot during Advent—but Scripture invites us to slow down and think more carefully about what joy really is, where it comes from, and how it grows in ordinary, often difficult seasons of life. In this Week 4 message from the God’s Perfect Timing devotional journey, we step into the third week of Advent and spe...

Welcome to Week 3 of the God's Perfect Timing devotional.

This week’s readings are a gentle reminder that God often works quietly, shaping and softening our hearts long before we see the full picture.

Take a breath, sit with these passages, and notice how the waiting and small moments are not wasted but part of something good. I’m praying for you as you rest in that steady, loving preparation.

This devotional journal of...