Amber Albee Swenson Podcasts

We continue our series "Practical Passages" with a look at three passages from the book of Daniel that speak about living with integrity and following God's commands. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or ideas, drop her a line at amber@timeofgrace.org Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app. – Th…

We are continuing our series, "Practical Passages," with an episode examining a portion of Psalm 119. Psalm 119 is authored by someone who loved God's Word and made it a priority in his life. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or ideas, drop her a line at amber@timeofgrace.org Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your f…

We're starting a new series called "Practical Passages" to examine passages from God's Word that can change our perspective in powerful ways. In this episode we'll look at 1 Peter 3:8-12. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or ideas, drop her a line at amber@timeofgrace.org Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favor…

In the tenth and final episode of the "Who Am I?" series, we will see how important it is to embrace our role as believers. We are the ones who can share Jesus with the world. We are the ones to stand in the gap and pray for nations. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or ideas, drop her a line at amber@timeofgrace.org Check out our …

In the ninth episode of the "Who Am I?" series, we see that God reveals himself to anyone who comes to him with an open heart. Amber will also give lots of resources to help us get to know God better. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or ideas, drop her a line at amber@timeofgrace.org Check out our other podcasts! Search for these …

In the eighth episode of the "Who Am I?" series, we confront the fear many of us have: What if it doesn't seem that what I am doing impacts the world at all? How do I know God didn't forget to gift me with some special gift to change the world? How can I be sure I matter to God? Amber mentions the book, "Gifted for More" by Dr. Bruce Becker. It is …

In the seventh episode of the "Who Am I?" series, I encourage you to stop waiting till it feels like you have enough: money, strength, education. You may never feel you have enough, so do hard things now with what you have. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or ideas, drop her a line at amber@timeofgrace.org Check out our other podc…

In the sixth episode of the "Who Am I?" series, we explore how often we talk ourselves out of things because they are hard. The Bible shows us that God works mightily despite our weaknesses. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or ideas, drop her a line at amber@timeofgrace.org Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your fa…

In the fifth episode of the "Who Am I?" series, we take a look at shame. Left unchecked, shame can keep us paralyzed and not fully understanding the grace that Jesus' life, death, and resurrection provide. Instead of drowning in shame, bask in your identity as a forgiven child of God. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or ideas, dro…

In the fourth episode of our "Who Am I?" series, we look at the problem with identifying as broken. Whatever scars you or I have from past or present hurts, God's Word shows us examples and passages that prove he is for us and totally capable of putting us back together. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or ideas, drop her a line a…

In the third episode of our "Who Am I?" series, we'll look at achievements. It can be tempting to base our identity on our achievements, or lack thereof. The truth, of course, is that achievements are wonderful but fleeting, and not accomplishing something of worldly value doesn't mean we're worth less than someone else. Amber wants to hear from yo…

Are you prone to thinking things like, "You are so stupid" or, "You don't matter"? What do the people around you say about how you live? As Christians, we live counter to culture, so we need to make sure our identity is based solely on God's words alone. We also need to learn to tell Satan to shut up. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedb…

The statistics on women and body image are alarming, and having a positive self-image doesn't get easier with age. We'll have a candid conversation about who we are in Christ to combat the idealized worldly version of a woman that most of us will never be. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or ideas, drop her a line at amber@timeofg…

This episode aired September 11, 2022, and offers the reminder that too often we believe our faulty feelings and/or what other people think about us. Instead, we need to rely on the truths of Scripture to know our worth. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or ideas, drop her a line at amber@timeofgrace.org Check out our other podcast…

We're heading all the way back to January 2021 for the next in our "Best of" series. If things aren't working out with your goals, this is a good reminder to follow God and let him take you where he wants you to go. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or ideas, drop her a line at amber@timeofgrace.org Check out our other podcasts! Se…

We continue our "Best of" series this month! So often we feel weak and defeated, but do you realize the Holy Spirit is alive in you? Please don't let the magnitude of that escape you. You have access to the same power that raised Jesus from the dead. This episode first aired June 19, 2022. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or ideas…

Today we are starting our "Best of" series with the episodes that had the most listens in the last three years. This episode first aired July 3, 2022, and asks: Are you doing what you thought you'd be doing? The episode is about embracing the assignment God's given you, even if it isn't what you expected. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have f…

Dr. Londgren recaps the major ideas and gives us further prompts for deeper reflection. Bonus! Amber shares with you this new audio book version of "A Guide to Mental & Emotional Wellness," from Time of Grace author, Dr. Jennifer Londgren, read by Dr. Londgren herself! Dr. Londgren is a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than ten year…

Relationships are one of the most important aspects of our lives. And as Christians, we need each other. Bonus! Amber shares with you this new audio book version of "A Guide to Mental & Emotional Wellness," from Time of Grace author, Dr. Jennifer Londgren, read by Dr. Londgren herself! Dr. Londgren is a licensed marriage and family therapist with m…

There is power in our perspectives. Bonus! Amber shares with you this new audio book version of "A Guide to Mental & Emotional Wellness," from Time of Grace author, Dr. Jennifer Londgren, read by Dr. Londgren herself! Dr. Londgren is a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than ten years’ experience treating patients on the brink of burn…

In the fourth and final episode of our single series, we'll hear from Dorothy Schlueter. She'll tell us the lessons she's learned from being a widow for many years. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or ideas, drop her a line at amber@timeofgrace.org Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app. – The …

When we want to develop good habits or break bad habits, we need to first be aware of what we're doing. Bonus! Amber shares with you this new audio book version of "A Guide to Mental & Emotional Wellness," from Time of Grace author, Dr. Jennifer Londgren, read by Dr. Londgren herself! Dr. Londgren is a licensed marriage and family therapist with mo…

What if we stopped focusing on how other people let us down, and instead focus on the transformational impact of gratitude? Bonus! Amber shares with you this new audio book version of "A Guide to Mental & Emotional Wellness," from Time of Grace author, Dr. Jennifer Londgren, read by Dr. Londgren herself! Dr. Londgren is a licensed marriage and fami…

Emotions are a critical part of our mental wellness. Which is why it's concerning that so many people often struggle with negative emotions. Bonus! Amber shares with you this new audio book version of "A Guide to Mental & Emotional Wellness," from Time of Grace author, Dr. Jennifer Londgren, read by Dr. Londgren herself! Dr. Londgren is a licensed …

What we focus our minds on shapes us powerfully. Bonus! Amber shares with you this new audio book version of "A Guide to Mental & Emotional Wellness," from Time of Grace author, Dr. Jennifer Londgren, read by Dr. Londgren herself! Dr. Londgren is a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than ten years’ experience treating patients on the …

In the third of our four-part series on being single, I interview Lori Lorig. Her husband, Al, went to be with the Lord one year ago. She'll tell us about the lessons she's learned in this new season of life. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or ideas, drop her a line at amber@timeofgrace.org Check out our other podcasts! Search fo…

How we identify ourselves is a critical indicator of our behavior. Bonus! Amber shares with you this new audio book version of "A Guide to Mental & Emotional Wellness," from Time of Grace author, Dr. Jennifer Londgren, read by Dr. Londgren herself! Dr. Londgren is a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than ten years’ experience treatin…

Is it selfish and antithetical to think of ourselves and practice self-care? Bonus! Amber shares with you this new audio book version of "A Guide to Mental & Emotional Wellness," from Time of Grace author, Dr. Jennifer Londgren, read by Dr. Londgren herself! Dr. Londgren is a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than ten years’ experien…

Dr. Londgren talks about how it became her mission to share her strategies of taking care of oneself—strategies from the Bible. God has outlined what we as Christians need to do to be mentally and emotionally well, and modern psychology has merely validated it. Bonus! Amber shares with you this new audio book version of "A Guide to Mental & Emotion…

Bonus! Amber shares with you this new audio book version of "A Guide to Mental & Emotional Wellness," from Time of Grace author, Dr. Jennifer Londgren, read by Dr. Londgren herself! Dr. Londgren is a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than ten years’ experience treating patients on the brink of burnout. In her new book, she pairs bibl…

This is part two of our four-part series on being single. My dear friend Rhoda Wolle enlightens us about her life as a single woman of God. She is one of the most productive, joy-filled people I know. Talking to her is a reminder that being single is not a hardship and it certainly can't keep you from an abundant life in Christ. Amber wants to hear…

Today we are starting a four-part series on being single. I look at this important topic from four different perspectives. Today you'll hear from Hannah Schermerhorn. She wrote a fantastic book on the lessons she learned through her season of being single. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or ideas, drop her a line at amber@timeofg…

Today Dr. Jennifer Londgren talks about her new book: "A Guide to Mental and Emotional Wellness." We discuss biblical self-care, negative self-talk, and changing habits for a different outcome. Purchase your copy of "A Guide to Mental & Emotional Wellness" at: https://timeofgrace.store/products/a-guide-to-mental-and-emotional-wellness Hey, Little T…

This is the fourth and final episode in the "Faith Journeys" series. A lot of you are familiar with Time of Grace blogger and devotion writer Linda Buxa. I caught up with her to ask how things are going, where she finds her inspiration, and what's next. Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amber excitedly dive into the Bible to help…

Episode three of our "Faith Journeys" series brings us to Missy Martens. When I think of her, I think of grit, an amazing work ethic, and the confidence I haven't always had. 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 T…

In our second episode of "Faith Journeys," you'll meet the youngest blogger at Time of Grace. Katie Augustine is refreshing in all the right ways. I think you'll find as I did that she's solid in her faith and steady in her kingdom work. And also, she's my latest best friend, so there's that. Hey, Little Things listeners! You can now also WATCH Amb…

Today we're beginning a new series called "Faith Journeys," a series introducing you to the women who blog for Time of Grace. This first episode is with Emily Krill. She's not one to spend a lot of time on the surface. She goes deep fast. I just know you're going to fall in love with her the way I did about 30 seconds after she sat next to me. Hey,…

I heard Dr. Joan Prince speak at a leadership conference and couldn't wait for the opportunity to talk to her again. She's a woman who has overcome adversity and opposition. To this day, she's hard at work to bring about gospel-centered change. A little more about Dr. Joan Prince: She has served her community in many ways. She is a former universit…

Soul care is worth our time and energy. The small investments we make—reading the Bible and listening to sermons and podcasts, reading books and commentaries, praying and worshiping alone and collectively—start changing us. Welcome to the audio version of Amber's newest book, Soul Care: Nurturing Your Spiritual Wellness. You can also get a hard cop…

The church is the one place we expect not to be hurt, the one place we hope bad behavior is not accepted or excused. So what do we do when we've experienced church-hurt? 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 Challeng…

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…