What You Will Learn: In this episode, I share how essential oils can support thyroid health. First, I provide a brief overview of the thyroid and why it is so vital for health. I also highlight how to determine if this endocrine gland is imbalanced. Finally, I focus on the main part of the show: essential oils and how they influence thyroid functio…

When some sickness, struggle, or brokenness puts us into contact with our limits, we have a choice. We can choose to stay stuck or we can look beyond ourselves for help. This is the relationship between humility and healing -- when we realize that we can't fix it all ourselves, we can humbly look beyond ourselves. It's really that simple... but it …

What You Will Learn: In the previous show, I provided a brief overview on how popular tea tree oil is, its versatile uses, and a potential regulation that could impact our access to it. Now, it’s time to elaborate on its benefits and appealing characteristics. So, in this episode, I provide a general synthesis of tea tree oil’s properties, history,…

A team from TNC traveled to El Paso, TX and Ciudad Juarez, MX to join the work of our longtime kingdom partners Cesar and Raquel Quinonez. Listen to some stories, reflection, and inspiration from some of our team. NOTES -- // SCRIPTURE FOCUS -- Luke 10.1-12, 17 // SPEAKERS (In order) --/ Adam Wood/ Miguel Maymi/ Sami Young/ Tobi Brooks/ Maria Brunk…

What You Will Learn: In this episode, I discuss why tea tree oil is so popular. I also explain the latest regulatory scare surrounding this favored oil. For perspective, I then provide you with an overview of the literature and how it has been historically viewed by several skilled and esteemed aromatherapists. These points are important to underst…

How do we live faithfully in spite of the challenges we see in our neighborhood, relationships, and world? Our kingdom partner, Brady Smith, shares a heavenly vision from Revelation 7 that offers a heavenly perspective in the midst of struggle and suffering. As you listen, remember that though we aren't promised a life free from pain, we are promis…

What You Will Learn: In this episode, I discuss the importance of liver health. I explore how the liver affects overall health, its main functions, how it interacts with our hormones, gut, and thyroid, and how to promote liver health using lifestyle tools and essential oils. Here are some of the key points discussed during the show: Why the liver i…

Jesus was going somewhere important on behalf of someone important when he pauses to make space for a neighbor in need. How can we make space to hear the stories of those who get turned away or lost in the crowd? Becca Eby is a Divisional Coordinator for YoungLives -- a ministry that supports pregnant and parenting teens through mentorship, communi…

What You Will Learn: An introduction to Debrah’s background and Trifecta care (0 min) Some facts on Alzheimer’s disease (1.50 min) Debrah’s bio (2.30 min) How Debrah got started with aromatherapy and how her mother’s diagnosis changed her career path (5 min) How Debrah found the three specific modalities she uses to assist and holistically care for…

Take a good look at the Gospels and it seems like Jesus' ministry boils down to healing, teaching, and... eating. And sometimes all three at once! What can we learn from Jesus' dinner parties and the stories he tells about the kind of party God's inviting us into? What would our neighborhood look like if we broke more bread and broke down walls? I …

What You Will Learn: An introduction to Rachel and her poem on forming a relationship to aromatherapy (0 min) Rachel’s bio (2.30 min) Rachel’s healing journey into aromatherapy (5.40 min) What is the meaning of “Yam”? (11 min) How Eastern and Western medicine are starting to “speak the same language” (13 min) The philosophy surrounding the Wisdom o…

Since the beginning, God has always invited humanity to trust his voice and dive into life with him. When we hear his invitation to believe and follow, we’re born into God’s kingdom, baptized in water, and filled with the Holy Spirit. In our worship gathering this Saturday we celebrated a water baptism in our community and the baptism of the Holy S…

What You Will Learn: An Introduction and overview of kidney functions (1 min) Dr. Jenna Henderson’s Bio (2 min) Dr. Henderson’s journey relating to her own diagnose of chronic kidney disease (5 min) What is dialysis? (11.30 min) The kidneys’ capacities to heal (16.30 min) The number one reason that people go into kidney failure that is not a “kidne…

Jesus' followers always have questions. Just when it seems they're coming to grips with Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, forty days after Easter Jesus slips into heaven and out of sight. The disciples are still looking, asking, and waiting. But! Jesus is still sending, filling, and helping those who keep walking the Way. Will we keep going with…

What You Will Learn: How Melissa’s own podcast influenced my views on aromatherapy (0 min) Melissa’s bio (1 min) Melissa’s journey into aromatherapy (3.30 min) How aromatherapy led Melissa into coaching (10.30 min) The difference between health, life, transformational, and master coaching (14 min) How essential oils support and excel the shifts in …

Jesus says that he is the vine and his followers are the branches. So if his disciples want to bear fruit, they need to "Abide" in Jesus -- drawing on his life, love, and power to flourish (John 15). Then, Jesus deepens and focuses this invitation, now telling his followers to abide in "his love." If there is one area in which to build a life and m…

What difference does the resurrection make in my life today? We understand the grand victory over sin and death theologically but how do we experience this victory practically? For one answer, we go back in time to Jesus' final message to his disciples called the "Farewell Discourse." Jesus invites his friends to "Abide" in him as he abides in the …

What You’ll Learn: In this episode, I wanted to expand on how essential oils can support healthy hormones in a holistic and integrative way. Since essential oils have multiple mechanisms of action, and contain hundreds of biological compounds, this podcast could have gone on for an inordinate amount of time. Thankfully, I narrowed it down to five k…

What You’ll Learn: The current, concerning statistics of our kid’s state of health (1 min) Dr. Song’s bio (2 min) An overview of Dr. Song’s new book (6 min) How the gut-brain link and microbiome are related to children’s mental health issues (7 min) What are psychobiotics and how that relates to the gut-brain link (9.50 min) What is the difference …

Let's go on a journey with two people who are grieving, questioning, and trying to find hope. There we find Jesus is already there, ready to walk and talk with us. We journey inward and find our eyes and hearts opened, and we journey outward to tell the story to our neighbors.Scripture Focus - Luke 24:13-34Cleopas and the unnamed disciple left on E…

What You Will Learn: What autism is and its prevalence (1.15 min) Dr. Skowron’s background and bio (3 min) Autism is poorly misunderstood, and the conventional approach doesn’t have a cure (8 min) Specialists in autism exist around the world that can apply therapeutics and help children lose their diagnosis and live independent lives (9 min) The mo…

John 21 is a post-credits scene that rolls after the Gospel story ends in chapter 20. This dream-like sequence of fishing, breakfast, and a walk on the shore wraps up the loose end hanging over Peter's story. Does Peter get another chance after denying Jesus? What about us when we fail? Do we have a chance to hear Jesus' voice and come back to the …

What You Will Learn: Frankincense essential oil is one of the most popular of all the essential oils to date. In fact, its multiple actions and its strong reputation for supporting wellness has earned it the nickname of the “King of Essential Oils.” Yet, you’ve probably noticed that there are various types of frankincense essential oils. To confuse…

Mary ran and told the others that Jesus had risen. Peter and John ran and looked into the empty tomb. Now we find the community locked in a room on Easter evening wondering two things: 1) are we on trial next? and 2) what will Jesus do next? Well, Jesus surprises them. Everyone, that is, but Thomas. So, what happens in the week in between those Sun…

What You Will Learn: In this episode of the Essential Oil Revolution, I take a pause to reflect on what I’ve learned about essential oils both as a naturopathic doctor who has incorporated them in her practice for almost 20 years and as the host for the show over the last six months. After interviewing some of the top aromatherapists and naturopath…