I loved reading chapter 1 of The Emmanuel Promise for you. You can watch me read it to you over at YouTube HERE. PRE-ORDER The Emmanuel Promise: Discover the Security of a Life Held by God wherever you find your books. $11.39 and free shipping at Baker Publishing's own site HERE. At this price, you can be generous with your whole book group. Pre-Or…

This episode is DAY 1 of a private 7-Day podcast devotional called “Welcome Home,” a gift for anyone who pre-orders The Emmanuel Promise. Pre-order from Baker Publishing for $11.39 and free shipping here! Pre-order from Amazon here After pre-ordering, get your gifts and join the launch team here. The Emmanuel Promise is an invitation to set down sh…

The neural pathways for relationship are developed in the first three years of a person's life. This affects even our relationship with God and is at the heart of attachment theory. Therapist Maggie Rhine, the head of the Healing Care Center, tells the story of her struggle to gain a secure attachment after having multiple surgeries as an infant. "…

Attachment theory and the many obstacles to a life immersed in the Trinity's Love Honest conversation about detaching to attach in our marriages Understanding our attachment story and style in order to heal and live out of knowing you are God's beloved. The simple, but profound spiritual practices which have been a gift for Terry Experience Terry W…

The insecure anxious attached hope to get an "A" in Lent to try to be more worthy for God. They're afraid they have to clean themselves up before God wants to be in their presence. The insecure avoidant attached like to keep things more intellectual, reading about someone else's Lent. If they have sin in their lives, they think they have to go at i…

Preorder THE EMMANUEL PROMISE: Discover the Security of a Life Held by God Neuroscience. Attachment theory. The stories that shape our image of God AND the spiritual practices that invite us to experience His tender love to build attachment. Just $11.39. Arrives April 30th Writer Summer Gross @revsummerjoy on Instagram The Presence Project on Patre…

Show Notes for Episode 66 with Alan Fadling: Pre-order The Emmanuel Promise by Summer Gross for $11.39!!! HERE Find A Year of Slowing Down: Daily Devotions for Unhurried Living by Alan Fadling HERE Pre-order Alan Fadling's newest book, A Non Anxious Life: Experiencing the Peace of God's Presence which releases February 6th. Pre-Order here. Buy Stev…

Show Notes for Episode 66 with Alan Fadling: Pre-order The Emmanuel Promise by Summer Gross for $11.39!!! HERE Find A Year of Slowing Down: Daily Devotions for Unhurried Living by Alan Fadling HERE Pre-order Alan Fadling's newest book, A Non Anxious Life: Experiencing the Peace of God's Presence which releases February 6th. Pre-Order here. Buy Stev…

What if we were invited to savor the holidays, the moments of delight we initiated as well as the unforeseen joys, all as gifts from our Emmanuel? For many, the holidays are full of reminders of pain and we either overschedule ourselves or numb, hoping not to pop up until after January 1st when all the painful nostalgia is over. Barb McMaster, a me…

How burning out from performance Christianity could actually save your life. AJ Sherrill teaches us how after burning out as a young church planter, he found a new rule of life based in contemplative prayer and discovered a depth to the Christian life he didn't know was available. And it all started with learning to slow down, and create rhythms of…

In episode 63, I invite you fireside for a lectio divina 101 chat and together we answer Jesus' invitation in John 21:9-13 to "Come, have breakfast." Show Notes: *Have Summer come lead at your gathering: presenceproject.ea@gmail.com *Want to find out more about All Soul's Atlanta? Click here. *Philip Yancey's article, The Death of Reading is Threat…

This statement by my spiritual direction professor, Robert Woodcock, peaked my curiosity: “We sometimes forget that there are two people in this relationship, us and God. We forget that we are in a relationship with a Person with feelings and hopes and dreams for our life together. Sometimes we are brave enough to ask God what He thinks but rarely …

We've become such a fast culture. Becoming good soil for the word takes an intentional step. Otherwise, our time in scripture feels more like coming up to the drive thru window for fast food. When I hear people say they can't "do" contemplative exercises, I wonder if they're giving their body time to ground first. Show notes: Want to sign up for th…

1. Join the Presence Project newsletter list and receive a free mini-retreat on the weekends here. 2. Find the Renovare episode with Richard Foster I quoted from here. 3. Go from emotional overwhelm to building resiliency with this free 21 pg workbook curated by Summer. 4. Pre-order Summer's upcoming spring 2023 book with Baker Publishing, The Emma…

Let's make getting away with God on retreat Monday-morning-practical. How do you plan? What do you put in your suitcase? At its most basic, planning a retreat is creating time for unscheduled abiding with God. Let's start small. Lane Arnold, spiritual director and writing coach, has created resources for your retreat here.…

We've done plenty of episodes telling you how a podcast can benefit you and help you build business. This is just an example of 3 people having fun on an episode. Over the course of a Sunday afternoon I had several people stop by my office just to kind of hang out and watch football...Well, Pam and David were the "lucky" winners who were chosen to …

Receive weekly mini-retreat newsletter by clicking here. Free 9 page examen workbook with classic and creative practices for reflection God's invitation scriptures: Isaiah 55:1-3, Song of Songs 2:13-15, Proverbs 9:4-5, Matthew 11:28-30 in The Message, Mark 1:17, Mark 6:31-32 Untamed Christian; Unleased Church by Terry Wardle Join Table of the Belov…

Episode 57, show notes: 1. Download worksheet for creating your own tray here. 2. Sign up for a weekly mini-retreat slipped into your inbox by clicking here. 3. Huberman lab podcast episode: Click here for The Science of Making and Breaking Habits: (Start at minute 24) 4. Presence Project Podcast: A Beginner’s Guide to the Examen, click here. 5. Ni…

I've been noticing that what I need through transition has a pattern. Tired? Feeling overwhelmed? Disoriented? I wonder if these stages will resonate with you. Please subscribe and leave a review. This helps other people find this free resource. If you'd like to have a full retreat based on this podcast episode, join Table of the Beloved at patreon…

If we take the time to Stand, Look, and Ask as God invites in Jeremiah 6:16, transition can be a place of powerful growth. There is often a great shifting in liminal spaces. As Madeleine L'Engle said, "It’s a good thing to have all the props pulled out from under us occasionally. It gives us some sense of what is rock under our feet and what is san…

Welcome to "Your Podcasters" hosted by Mark "Friedo" Friedman, a professional producer with over 30 years of experience in the spoken word format. In this podcast, Friedo shares his expertise and insights to help aspiring podcasters take their shows to the next level. Through engaging interviews with successful podcasters, industry leaders, and exp…

We get to meet the newest member of The FriedoNation Family today...Tony Fisher is 30 years old and has spoken word content in his blood. His father Mike Fisher has been covering the Cowboys Tony's entire life. Friedo and Tony talk about the Podcast Industry and encourage you to use podcasts as a way to market your business, product and service. We…

Kathy D. Carter -- Host of The Soulfinder Podcast established her podcast in 2019...In this episode of Your Podcasters, Kathy talks about the joy of getting positive feedback from her listeners. =========================== Welcome to "Your Podcasters" hosted by Mark "Friedo" Friedman, a professional producer with over 30 years of experience in the …

Download numbers are only one way to measure the success of your podcast…As a matter of fact, download numbers is at the bottom of my list for measuring success. Other factors such as Engagement, Subscriber Growth, Brand Awareness, Impact, Feedback are better indicators of a podcasts success. Today we are going to look at Impact When we talk about …

Podcasts offer you a great way to exhibit the passion you have for your business...The pride you take in your work...your desire to help others...and the lengths you will go to to provide amazing customer service. Welcome to "Your Podcasters" hosted by Mark "Friedo" Friedman, a professional producer with over 30 years of experience in the spoken wo…

Establishing trust is a process that can take a lot of time. But hosting or advertising on a podcast can go a long way in accelerating the process. What are some ways that you establish trust with existing and potential customers? Welcome to "Your Podcasters" hosted by Mark "Friedo" Friedman, a professional producer with over 30 years of experience…

As more and more automakers announce that they will no longer offer AM Radios in their new inventory, Friedo and Rodney discuss the future of media content delivery. Welcome to "Your Podcasters" hosted by Mark "Friedo" Friedman, a professional producer with over 30 years of experience in the spoken word format. In this podcast, Friedo shares his ex…

Welcome to today's episode of Your Podcasters, where we're going to talk about the advantages of advertising on a podcast. As podcasting continues to grow in popularity, more and more companies are turning to this medium to advertise their products and services. So, why is podcast advertising such a great option? Let's find out. 5 Key advantages 1.…

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a cycle of overthinking, where you analyze every decision to the point of paralysis? I know I've been guilty of this in the past, and it's been a major roadblock to progress and creativity. Whether it's second-guessing yourself, obsessing over small details, or feeling overwhelmed by too many options, overthink…

We address the common concerns that hold people back from starting their own podcast. We dive deep into the reasons why people feel they don't have the content, time, importance, or technical skills to start a podcast, and provide practical solutions to overcome these barriers. Feel free to contact Friedo if you have any questions at all: Phone: 21…

In this episode Friedo and Mandi talk about some of the most common questions about starting your own podcast. They talk about some of the creative ways you can use podcasting to promote your business and serve your clients. Feel free to contact Friedo if you have any questions at all: Phone: 214-250-1321 Email: mark@friedonation.com Book a Free Co…

FriedoNation is growing...It's time to introduce you to Mandi. Mandi is intelligent and creative. But most of all, she values people and relationships. She is also a semi-professional artist who created the Zombie Bat Man you see in the coverart for this episode.

Advent gives us time to remember that THIS is not the end of the story. This is not the end of your story or your child’s story, your marriage’s story, the church’s story, or our country’s story. Christ, our Beloved and our Victor, WILL return. Truthfully, it’s my favorite time of the church year. After all the hard news and the heaviness of the br…

Bette Dickinson tells the story of how saying "yes" to enfleshing God's message of the Magnificat became one painting, then twenty-five, and then an entire Advent devotional. She also gives us an inside view on how her inner achiever was set free from striving so the Spirit could truly flow through her. Follow @bette_dickinson on instagram This is …

We have a complicated relationship with desire and longing. Yes, our every cry is welcomed, but do we even want it to come up for daylight? Sometimes desire can feel vulnerable. Other times sharing can be a delight. What happens when we begin to recognize God has a new calling for us? In this episode I invited Beth Booram to teach us to listen to t…

You've heard the phrase, "name it to tame it?" When we name our emotions, the heaviness around our feelings suddenly lifts. In this episode, Alison L. Bradley and I talk through page 5 of the workbook I created for you outlining a four-step process to emotional resiliency. In it I give multiple tools to name, ground, metabolize and then come to a p…

Some of these thoughts on resilience from Melody Ries have been breakthroughs for me. Here you can learn from my mom's spiritual director and her profound story. Neuroscience and Redemption. This conversation is full of gold.By Summer Joy Gross

God never tells someone they are too needy. He never rebukes or shushes them. God moves towards us in our need. You can do this SIMPLE prayer practice as often as desired.By Summer Joy Gross

What if you knew that every cry was welcomed? What if you knew you didn't have to weigh your need or manage expectations, just come? This is the focus of today's Presence Project Podcast episode. Want to dive deeper with us? bio.site/summerjoygross

In this podcast episode, Summer invites us to think about our inner critic in another way. Maybe our inner critic is a part of us who needs the love and compassion of God. Also included is a prayer exercise to invite our inner critic out of the darkness of shame and into the Light of God's healing.By Summer Joy Gross

How do we become aware and discerning with the toxic thoughts which have become the fbackground noise of our life? They are stealing our joy. They are robbing us of courageous creativity. They are demanding perfection. It's time to take back stolen ground by befriending our inner critic. Surprised by this invitation? Listen in. bio.site/summerjoygr…

Sarah Herring, Spiritual director, therapist and former Dean of Students at Simpson, teaches us a beautiful, grace-filled way to reflect on your day and pray the Examen. This is so rich, friends. Find a beautiful video by Sarah and free 9 pg Examen workbook for a gentle reflection on your day on bio.site/summerjoygross.…

We reflect to gather the manna from the day. We reflect to abide with our Abba, the Gardener. Want to know more? Listen to A Beginner's Guide to the Examen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-beginners-guide-to-the-examen/id1462343703?i=1000578677170By Summer Joy Gross

St. Ignatius invited his followers to reflect over their day and ask God where He was at work. A beginner's guide as well as an examen recording so you can just "push play" and I'll lead you through. Interested in learning more about the Presence Project? Start here: https://bio.site/summerjoygrossBy Summer Joy Gross

We want to blame, shame, control, or escape the hard, but maybe if we linger and get curious, it can be the gateway to transformation. In this episode, a surprising twist on the flowing River of Life from one of our members became the invitation we needed to be compassionate with slow growth. **Want more joy in your life? We're learning to deepen o…

Part 2 in a conversation with Nicole Zasowski, author of What if it's Wonderful? She shares her story of infertility and then we talk about how we can experience joy when there's an underlying story of suffering. She teaches us how the simple genius practice of savoring can rewire our brain. Then, finally, she leads us in a practice where we ask th…

Why is staying joy-full so dang hard? The answer WILL surprise you and of course, it's revealed in brain science. This is the first of two podcast episodes with Nicole Zasowski, author of What if It's Wonderful?: Release Your Fears, Choose Joy, & Find the Courage to Celebrate.By Summer Joy Gross

August’s theme over here on The Presence Project is Joy and Resilience. Why is it that we so easily forget the tables God has set in the wilderness? Instead of staying in a place of celebration after the abundance of connection or the kindness of answered prayer, we shift right back into lack. Our brains slide to scarcity like a car out of alignmen…

The Mayor of The Colony, Tx brought Friedo on his podcast--The Colonly Spotlight--to discuss how the podcasting process works with FriedoNation Productions. Friedo also has a great half price offer for business owners who are members of networking groups. To book a free consultation just go to www.friedonationcom and be sure to mention the 50% offe…

How do we live the unforced rhythms of grace? We say "yes" to the spaciousness of God's good limits and "no" to a life of hustle and hurry. Don't miss this conversation with Ashley Hales or an invitation to walk through Lent with her: Walking at a Human Pace. aahales.com/shop/walkingBy Summer Joy Gross