Albee Messing Podcasts

It is no secret that a lot of people walk away from churches because they've been hurt by someone in those churches. Today we'll start a conversation about where we go when we've been hurt and how we should feel about the church and God's people. You can also request a copy of Amber's newest book, Soul Care: Nurturing Your Spiritual Wellness with y…

A popular quote says, “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” Friends matter. They will either inspire and encourage you or tempt you, keep you from what’s important, and lead you down a path of destruction. Welcome to the audio version of Amber's newest book, Soul Care: Nurturing Your Spiritual Wellness. You can also get a hard copy…

The self-care gurus face a dilemma. On the one hand, they suggest we find videos of fluffy animals to make us forget our troubles or watch a comedian to laugh again. On the other hand, it’s hard to avoid the statistics of just how much we're on our phones and screens. Amber asks: What if we quit scrolling? Welcome to the audio version of Amber's ne…

Most of us in America have lived the majority of our lives having plenty. But has that brought us more joy? Has that led to a closer walk with Jesus or to dedicating our lives to kingdom work? Or has it kept us from more important things? Welcome to the audio version of Amber's newest book, Soul Care: Nurturing Your Spiritual Wellness. You can also…

As women, we have tremendous impact on our households. An encouraging, joy-filled attitude will be a blessing to those around us, but a critical, ungrateful spirit will tear our houses down. A simple change of perspective can change everything. You can also request a copy of Amber's newest book, Soul Care: Nurturing Your Spiritual Wellness with you…

If our attitudes are based on our expectations of people making the choices we want them to make, we will be disappointed. Instead, we learn to put our desires in the capable hands of God, remembering he doesn’t answer prayer according to our whims. Welcome to the audio version of Amber's newest book, Soul Care: Nurturing Your Spiritual Wellness. Y…

To work nonstop leads to physical exhaustion, but the spiritual consequences may be more dire—especially if they point to a heart that refuses to trust God to provide. Welcome to the audio version of Amber's newest book, Soul Care: Nurturing Your Spiritual Wellness. You can also get a hard copy of Soul Care with your gift to our $155,000 Challenge …

Why do we feel like we need more things in life to be happy and fulfilled? Unfortunately, that often leads us to playing the comparison game. But remember: God never intended that we become attached to this world or this life. Welcome to the audio version of Amber's newest book, Soul Care: Nurturing Your Spiritual Wellness. You can also get a hard …

I'm not sure about you, but worry was a big problem for me. It didn't just affect me. It also impeded my parenting journey. We'll talk about why worry is something to deal with rather than embrace. You can also request a copy of Amber's newest book, Soul Care: Nurturing Your Spiritual Wellness with your gift to our $155,000 Challenge Grant! Visit t…

The world has plenty of advice for us when it comes to worrying. But the world's advice doesn't really address the heart of the issue. Because problem number one when it comes to worry is that we don’t seek God. Or look for him. Or even give him a passing glance. Welcome to the audio version of Amber's newest book, Soul Care: Nurturing Your Spiritu…

It’s a super-easy trap to fall into. We have good intentions. We think we’ll have time. But day after day passes, and we’ve failed to open the Bible, failed to go to God in prayer. It’s easy for our priorities to get out of whack, not just with the big things but the little, everyday choices too. Welcome to the audio version of Amber's newest book,…

What exactly is "self-care"? And how should we view it when the world gives us so many conflicting messages? Self-care God’s way is necessary and good. Self-care the world’s way is not. And the best kind of self-care is soul care. Welcome to the audio version of Amber's newest book, Soul Care: Nurturing Your Spiritual Wellness. You can also get a h…

Today we'll look at my brand-new book, Soul Care: Nurturing Your Spiritual Wellness. Why soul care? And why should you care? Catch the first audio chapters of Soul Care this week, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday! Watch for it here! You can also request a copy of Soul Care with your gift to our $155,000 Challenge Grant! Visit timeofgrace.org! He…

Do you struggle to pray about little things? Have you ever not prayed because a situation is so big it seems overwhelming? What are some good habits to make prayer a bigger part of your life? We'll talk about it all in this episode. Come back next week to hear Amber's exciting announcement! Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amber…

Mark 5 gives us three key lessons we can learn about going to God in prayer. Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amber excitedly dive into the Bible to help you navigate life's challenges! That's right: Amber is also recording Little Things on video! Just go to our Time of Grace video site (timeofgrace.org/TV), search for the Time …

We'll dive into 1 John and Charles Spurgeon's book Prayer & Spiritual Warfare for some takeaways that may change our prayer lives. Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amber excitedly dive into the Bible to help you navigate life's challenges! That's right: Amber is also recording Little Things on video! Just go to our Time of Grace…

Easter is all but an afterthought in our society. We'll explore why we should take it seriously and make sure it's not just another day. Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amber excitedly dive into the Bible to help you navigate life's challenges! That's right: Amber is also recording Little Things on video! Just go to our Time of…

Albee Messing and Davide Tonduti discuss the following recent publication: [00:41] Type I Alexander Disease: Update and Validation of the Clinical Evolution-Based Classification Molecular Genetics and Metabolism 138, 107540, 2023 [16:01] Questions from email regarding mesenchymal stem cells for transplantation and the intranasal route for deliverin…

These commandments remind us to look straight ahead. Don't worry about what someone else has. If we'd like a better relationship with our spouse or children, this is our reminder to work on it! Amber mentioned our Bible basics series, "Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek." Watch or listen to Pastor Jeremy teach The Ten Commandments in an easy-to…

This commandment might be convicting. How easy it is to grumble about others instead of building them up! Amber mentioned our Bible basics series, "Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek." Watch or listen to Pastor Jeremy teach The Ten Commandments in an easy-to-understand way. Watch "Bible Breath" on our website (https://timeofgrace.vhx.tv/bible-b…

"Don't steal" might be a little more involved than you think. This is our reminder to care for others' possessions as we would our own. Amber mentioned our Bible basics series, "Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek." Watch or listen to Pastor Jeremy teach The Ten Commandments in an easy-to-understand way. Watch "Bible Breath" on our website (http…

The Sixth Commandment covers marriage. What does it forbid; what does it encourage? Amber mentioned our Bible basics series, "Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek." Watch or listen to Pastor Jeremy teach The Ten Commandments in an easy-to-understand way. Watch "Bible Breath" on our website (https://timeofgrace.vhx.tv/5-ten-commandments-my-life-wi…

Most of us don't have to worry about murdering anyone, but that doesn't mean we're off the hook. This command, more than anything, is about learning to love our enemies. Amber mentioned our Bible basics series, "Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek." Watch or listen to Pastor Jeremy teach The Ten Commandments in an easy-to-understand way. Watch "…

This commandment is all about how we treat our parents, government officials, and spiritual leaders. Amber mentioned our Bible basics series, "Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek." Watch or listen to Pastor Jeremy teach The Ten Commandments in an easy-to-understand way. Watch "Bible Breath" on our website (https://timeofgrace.vhx.tv/5-ten-comman…

What does it mean to remember the Sabbath Day? Do we have to go to church on a certain day? We'll get to the heart of this command and what it means for our faith journey. Amber mentioned our Bible basics series, "Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek." Watch or listen to Pastor Jeremy teach The Ten Commandments in an easy-to-understand way. Watch…

This commandment teaches us how to use the name of God properly. It also warns us against misusing God's name. Amber mentioned our Bible basics series, "Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek." Watch or listen to Pastor Jeremy teach The Ten Commandments in an easy-to-understand way. Watch "Bible Breath" on our website (https://timeofgrace.vhx.tv/5-…

Today we're starting a nine-week study of the Ten Commandments. The First Commandment really addresses what we love most. Amber mentioned our Bible basics series, "Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek." Watch or listen to Pastor Jeremy teach The Ten Commandments in an easy-to-understand way. Watch "Bible Breath" on our website (https://timeofgrac…

Becoming a mother means there will be significant sacrifices ahead. But they pale in comparison to the payoffs! Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amber excitedly dive into the Bible to help you navigate life's challenges! That's right: Amber is also recording Little Things on video! Just go to our Time of Grace video site (timeof…

This is a reminder not to compare siblings, to let go of expectations, and not to worry about what any other child is doing. Love your child and appreciate all God has done for him or her. Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amber excitedly dive into the Bible to help you navigate life's challenges! That's right: Amber is also reco…

You are establishing what your children consider normal: the language you use, the way you respond to adversity and stress, the amount of sleep you get. Make sure the "normals" you give your children are the ones that will serve them well as children of God. Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amber excitedly dive into the Bible to…

This is the first episode in a four-part series on motherhood. Today's takeaway: your children are not a mistake. This role you've been given is more than just a hobby or a job. It's a calling. Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amber excitedly dive into the Bible to help you navigate life's challenges! That's right: Amber is also…

We fall into bad habits, but good habits only come about with deliberate effort (unfortunately). I'll tell you which habits I've been trying to break, and we'll go through the verse I chose for this year. Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amber excitedly dive into the Bible to help you navigate life's challenges! That's right: Am…

Many of us know the Christmas story by memory (I thought I did, but I forgot a whole line . . . can you find it?). What does the Christmas story teach us two thousand years after Jesus' birth? Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amber excitedly dive into the Bible to help you navigate life's challenges! That's right: Amber is also …

If your life seems more chaotic than calm, this episode is for you! God promises to give you what you need so you can be a sanctuary in this crazy world. In this episode, Amber mentions Pastor Mike's book, What's Big Starts Small. You can get your copy from Amazon at: https://a.co/d/ic4YScC Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amber…

Today we're wrapping up our study on the book of Esther. We'll talk about how easy it is to assume obedience is the harder route, examining holidays and if they are still focusing on the original intent. And we'll discuss what to do with trauma. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or ideas, drop her a line at amber@timeofgrace.org Ch…

A special bonus episode for you, as Amber talks with Pastor Mike about Christmas Stress! It's Christmastime . . . which also means it's a time full of stress. Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson preview the December sermon series, "Christmas Stress," and look at some of the stressors we all deal with: doubt, prayer, pride, and feeling overwhelmed. …

In this episode we talk about those in-between times when we aren't sure what the outcome will be. I'll give you four tips to keep you holding on when you're walking by faith, not by sight. This is the sixth episode of our 7-part series that takes a deep dive into the book of Esther. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or ideas, drop…

Mordecai tells Esther she has to act. We'll explore spiritual gifts and the importance of using what we've been given for kingdom work. This is the fifth episode of our 7-part series that takes a deep dive into the book of Esther. Amber mentioned the books, Chosen for More and Dr. Bruce Becker's book, Gifted for More. You can get them from our stor…

Haman is brought to power, which leads to trouble for the Jews. In this episode we'll look at Christian leadership and Christian freedom. This is the fourth episode of our 7-part series that takes a deep dive into the book of Esther. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or ideas, drop her a line at amber@timeofgrace.org Check out our …

Maybe we've glamorized the account of Esther because of the year of cosmetic treatments Esther received. Let's talk about skin care and take it one step further to examine the condition of our hearts. This is the third episode of our 7-part series that takes a deep dive into the book of Esther. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or …

Albee Messing and Josh Bonkowsky discuss the following recent publication: [02:13] Identification of a novel de novo pathogenic variant in GFAP in an Iranian family with Alexander disease by whole-exome sequencing.European Journal of Medical Research 27, 174 (2022) [full text] [14:20] Questions from email regarding the brainstem in Alexander diseas…

Sometimes we're the ones in dark times, in the middle of situations we never saw coming and weren't prepared to endure. From the outside looking in, things may seem to be smooth sailing, but inside closed doors, everything is falling apart. That must have been how it felt for Mordecai as he watched Esther being taken to Xerxes' harem and then marri…

No doubt you've heard the phrase, "for such a time as this." Did you know that's just the last six words of a much longer Bible verse? The account of Esther has been glamorized. The truth is a much grittier account, fraught with evil and less-than-ideal circumstances. Today we start our series that takes a deep dive into the book of Esther. In this…

Have you noticed you fall into the same sins day after day? Have you given up on anything changing? Don't! Here are three things you can do to make sure you don't stay in the same old ruts! Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app. – The Nonmicrowaved Truth with C.L. Whiteside – Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novo…

With midterm elections right around the corner, now might be a good time to discuss politics. How should we feel about our leaders? What recourse do we have if we don't agree with a law? What is God expecting from us, his children? Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app. – The Nonmicrowaved Truth with C.L. White…

Albee Messing, Emi Takahashi, Arastoo Vossough, and Amy Waldman discuss the following recent publication: [02:03] Identification of association fibers using ex vivo diffusion tractography in Alexander disease brains Journal of Neuroimaging (in press) Send your questions and feedback to: axdrupodcast@waisman.wisc.edu…

You can wake up each day knowing you are a beloved child of God. You can also have a healthy view of sin: neither condoning it nor living in the shame of your sin. Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app. – The Nonmicrowaved Truth with C.L. Whiteside – Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny – Grace Talks Daily De…

I love to plan more than anyone, but over and over God shows me he has a different direction for my life. This episode is your reminder to let go and let God take you where he wants you to go. Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app. – The Nonmicrowaved Truth with C.L. Whiteside – Time of Grace With Pastor Mike N…

We continually strive for more, but are we striving for the right things? Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app. – The Nonmicrowaved Truth with C.L. Whiteside – Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny – Grace Talks Daily Devotionals – Bible Threads, with Dr. Bruce Becker – Evening Encouragements With Pastor Jere…

Whether you are in the best season you've ever had or the absolute worst, guess what? It's not forever. This is your reminder to hold on to what lasts but let the rest trickle through your hands. Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app. – The Nonmicrowaved Truth with C.L. Whiteside – Time of Grace With Pastor Mik…