As Pause Renew Next approaches 200 episodes, I’m offering a few reflections as I look back on the journey of PRN. Today, I’m sharing a few fun PRN stats, talking about how podcasting has changed, and explaining how I’ve personally grown and been stretched since beginning the podcast. More than anything, I’m saying THANK YOU to you for your support and for being a part of this community!

May you be encouraged on your journey with Jesus!

We haven’t talked a lot about addiction on the podcast, but I think it’s a topic that deserves some time and attention. So, I’m really thankful for today’s guest, Ericka Andersen, who shares about her journey from alcohol dependence to sobriety. Ericka just released her new book: Freely Sober: Rethinking Alcohol Through the Lens of Faith, and I loved getting to talk to her about it on the podcast.

In this episode, we talk about how alcohol affects and is marketed to women, specifically. We also talk about themes of addiction, self-medication, eating disorders, community, faith, and so much more.

I really appreciate that Ericka’s approach to sobriety is full of curiosity and compassion, not how-to’s and action steps. My hope is that today’s episode will help to spark your own curiosity about addiction and sobriety, and give you a new or more full perspective on the subject.

To find out more about Ericka or to access the resources she talked about on the podcast, visit her website: Freelysober.com.

May you be encouraged on your journey with Jesus.

It’s a new year, and we’re pressing on in our resilience series! Welcome to 2026, friends. Today, we’re reflecting on how movement plays a role in building resilience, and I’m not just talking about exercise!

We’ll start our time together with a grounding exercise, then spend some time reflecting on how trauma and distress can lead to stuck places in our bodies, minds, and souls. We’ll take a look at some of these frozen places and talk about how movement may play a role in building resilience.

May you be encouraged in your journey with Jesus!