"Suffering is where our faith is made real... And anything you see of enduring faith in me, that's God. That's his strength in my weakness."

— Christine Hoover

Today's Episode: Listen in as Natalie talks with Bible teacher Christine Hoover about how God brought her through the most difficult year of her life. She shares how she learned to rely on God's strength in her weakness, to relinquish control, to accept the help and love of others, and to believe God through even the darkest times. More than that, she walk us through how she heard God's tender, faithful voice speaking to her in 2 Corinthians. You won't want to miss her amazing story!

This month's memory verse: "For we live by faith, not by sight." — 2 Corinthians 5:7

Today's guest: Christine Hoover is Bible teacher who serves as the Women’s Ministry Associate at The Austin Stone Community Church’s Northwest congregation in Austin, Texas. She has authored seven books, including Messy Beautiful Friendship and You Are Not Forgotten, as well as a Bible study of Matthew, Seek First the Kingdom. Her work has been featured on The Gospel Coalition and Christianity Today. Christine is married to Kyle, a pastor, and they have three sons.

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Links from today's show:

• Find out more about Christine at christinehoover.net or @christinehoover98.
• Get Christine's 2 Corinthians Bible study, More than Enough.
• Check out the Piper and Leaf Tea Advent Calendar. Use: DWELL10 to save 10%.
• Get the ESV Prayer Journals for 30% off with a free Crossway Plus account.
• Check out the Forever Welcomed bible study, by Oghosa Iyamu.
• Get your copy of Scarlet Hiltibidal's book, Hopeful-ish.
• Check out our FALL SALE October 13 through the 23rd!

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"If I'm living by faith...I am believing that the God of the universe is at work. He is doing something. And I am not going to set that aside for something that is visible, something that is tangible."

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: Join Dwell Differently cofounders and sisters Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz as they discuss what it means to live out our faith. They talk about the real choice we make every day to get up and believe in the unseen work of God in our lives. They talk practically about how they create patterns of trusting God through reading and reciting his Word and how they rely on the faith of others to help them through seasons when faith is hard to find. You'l be encouraged in your own faith as you listen along.

This month's memory verse: "For we live by faith, not by sight." — 2 Corinthians 5:7

Want to go even deeper in this month's verse? Study along with Natalie in the monthly Bible Study Membership. Get the first month FREE with the code: PODCAST.

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Links from today's show:

• Get your copy of Hopeful-ish, by Scarlet Hiltibidal.
• Get the ESV Prayer Journals for 30% off with a free Crossway Plus account.
• Check out the Forever Welcomed bible study, by Oghosa Iyamu.
• Check out our FALL SALE October 13 through the 23rd!
• 24 Teas of Advent—Piper and Leaf Advent Calendar (10% off with code DWELL10)

Support the show

Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferenly.

"Our faith is not about how well we do our faith."

— Scarlet Hiltibidal

Today's Episode: Join Natalie Abbott and Scarlet Hiltibidal as they discuss what it looks like to actually live by faith and instead of trusting in more tangible things. It's messy, and it often feels precarious, but it's so good. Scarlet talks about how she's seen God show up in the midst of cross-country moves and sad days and her mom's cancer diagnosis. She shares about the wonder of receiving instead of faking our faith or trying to earn God's favor. You won't want to miss this episode!

This month's memory verse: "For we live by faith, not by sight." — 2 Corinthians 5:7

Today's guest: Scarlet Hiltibidal is the author of “Afraid of All the Things,” “You’re the Worst Person in the World,” “He Numbered the Pores on My Face,” and the “Anxious and Ashamed” Bible studies. She writes regularly for ParentLife Magazine, HomeLife Magazine, and She Reads Truth. Scarlet enjoys speaking to women around the country about the freedom and rest available in Jesus. She loves hanging out with her husband and four kids, eating nachos by herself, writing for her friends, and studying stand-up comedy with a passion that should be reserved for more important pursuits.

Want to go even deeper in this month's verse? Study along with Natalie in the monthly Bible Study Membership. Get the first month FREE with the code: PODCAST.

Love this show? Support us by leaving a review.

Links from today's show:

• Find out all things Scarlet at ScarletHiltibidal.com.
• Get your copy of Scarlet's book, Hopeful-ish.
• Get the ESV Prayer Journals for 30% off with a free Crossway Plus account.
• Check out the Forever Welcomed bible study, by Oghosa Iyamu.
• Check out the book Scarlet recommended: A Long Obedience in the Same Direction, by Eugene Peterson.

Support the show

Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferenly.