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Looking Above
by Karen Baughman
It’s easy to get bogged down in details of every day life. If we arent intentional, our eyes can easily be pulled away from the Lord and we can set our gaze on things of earth. 2 Corinthians 4:18 says So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, for what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. My name is Karen Baughman and I’m the women’s pastor at New Life Church in Gillette Wyoming. I believe that our perspective changes everything, so together we’ll be LOOKING ABOVE.
Episodes
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Episode 75 - What We've Learned
Brooklyn and Karen sat down for one final discussion. In this podcast they reflect on some of the lessons they have learned about prayer this season. They talk about having open hands, about God as provider, about going to God first, about trust and listening, and about asking too little of God....
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Episode 74 - Tomorrow
To wrap up our season on prayer, we have a mini-series on the Lord’s Prayer that we produced for our Pray Retreat in April. Each episode features a discussion on one phrase from the Lord’s Prayer. In this episode, Brooklyn and Karen unpack the phrase, “And don’t let us yield to temptation, but...
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Episode 73 - Yesterday
To wrap up our season on prayer, we have a mini-series on the Lord’s Prayer that we produced for our Pray Retreat in April. Each episode features a discussion on one phrase from the Lord’s Prayer. In this episode, Brooklyn and Karen unpack the phrase, “and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven...
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Episode 72 - Today
To wrap up our season on prayer, we have a mini-series on the Lord’s Prayer that we produced for our Pray Retreat in April. Each episode features a discussion on one phrase from the Lord’s Prayer. In this episode, Brooklyn and Karen unpack the phrase, “Give us today the food we need,” (Matthew...
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Episode 71 - Kingdom
To wrap up our season on prayer, we have a mini-series on the Lord’s Prayer that we produced for our Pray Retreat in April. Each episode features a discussion on one phrase from the Lord’s Prayer. In this episode, Brooklyn and Karen unpack the phrase, “May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be...
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Episode 70 - The Lord's Prayer
To wrap up our season on prayer, we have a mini-series on the Lord’s Prayer that we produced for our Pray Retreat in April. Each episode features a discussion on one phrase from the Lord’s Prayer. In this episode, Brooklyn and Karen unpack the phrase, “Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept...
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Episode 69 - Unceasing Prayer
In this last episode of the season, Brooklyn and Karen are chatting about our end goal in the life of prayer - to live a life of unceasing prayer. While this form of prayer feels like an unattainable goal and may take years to achieve, it is a worthwhile goal because every day we spend pursuing…
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Episode 68 - Prayer of the Forsaken
On this episode of the podcast, Brooklyn and Karen chat about what some believers call “the dark night of the soul.” It is in these seasons, that faith feels barren and God seems distant. The Prayer of the Forsaken is the prayer we pray in that season when we are longing for God but feeling...
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Episode 67 - Healing Prayer
This week Karen and Brooklyn are chatting about a specific form of intercessory prayer - prayer for healing. We may know that God is a healer. We may have read Bible stories of miraculous healings. But, how many of us have seen it first-hand? The ladies will offer you help and hope as you learn…
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Episode 66 - Meditative Prayer
Looking Above - Episode 66 - Meditative Prayer Brooklyn and Karen are talking today about a form of prayer that is a lot like marinating chicken. Listen in as they discuss how Scripture and prayer meld together in meditative prayer. After watching the podcast, find a friend and discuss these...
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Episode 65 - Intercessory Prayer
This week Brooklyn and Karen tackle the topic of intercession. Through intercessory prayer, we enter into the battle with another. We help each other bear burdens by praying. They dive into what it means to pray “in Jesus’ name” and how that relates to authority and abiding. Get ready, because…
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Episode 64 - Prayer of Rest
In this episode, Brooklyn and Karen discuss a form of prayer that you may have never considered, the prayer of rest. In this form of prayer, we enter into the stillness of God’s presence and learn to be with Him. It is a prayer of entering into Sabbath rest by letting go of distractions and...
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Episode 63 - Praying the Ordinary
In this episode, Brooklyn and Karen chat about Praying the Ordinary. Karen starts by laying a foundation for the understanding that sacred and secular are intertwined. Brooklyn then shares three ways of praying the ordinary and explains how even our work can become prayer. This episode is sure to...
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Episode 62 - Prayer of Examen
In this episode, Karen and Brooklyn discuss the Prayer of Examen. This prayer is a helpful tool in reflecting on our days and processing them with God. Through the process of examen, we open ourselves not only to the Holy Spirit’s scrutiny but also His love as we learn to see how God was present…
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Episode 61 - Covenant Prayer
We are back for the second week in our season on prayer. Today Brooklyn and Karen explore Covenant Prayer. Covenant prayer is a commitment to pray. When we make a covenant, we tell God we will regularly meet Him in prayer. While this commitment feels restrictive, it is actually freeing and brings...
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Episode 60 - Simple Prayer
Welcome back to another season of Looking Above. We desire each episode to encourage you to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus no matter what life throws at you. This season we are tackling the topic of prayer. What is it? How do we do it? Why should we pray? Each week we will talk about a different...
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Episode 59 - Unity in Community
We are wrapping up another season of Looking Above and finishing our discussion about building resilience by discussing how we create community. Karen and Brooklyn focus the discussion on Jesus’ prayer for us in John chapter 17. Jesus prays for unity among believers. Join us as we talk about what...
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Episode 58 - Creating
We were created to create. Each of us has a purpose in this world to join God in his mission of redemption and making beauty and meaning. Karen and Brooklyn discuss our need to first create spaces in which we can relax and find peace and then to join God in making beauty. Unfortunately, the…
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Episode 57 - Longing & Beauty
We all live with longings that come from deep inside of us. When we rip back all the layers, we may be surprised to find that at the core of these longings is a desire for beauty - and for God. Join Karen and Brooklyn as they unpack the longings that lead us to God and beauty even in the mundane,...
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Episode 56 - Training and Growth
We do not grow without training and we do not train without resistance. Resistance yields resilience. Join Brooklyn and Karen as they discuss some rhythms and practical steps we can take to begin to grow new pathways in our brains so that we respond to adversity with resilience. We encourage you…
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Episode 55 - Anxiety
Anxiety is the most common mental illness, experienced by over 19% of adult Americans, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Additionally, the National Institute of Mental Health claims that some 31% of us will experience an anxiety disorder in our lifetimes. Brooklyn…
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Episode 54 - Truth
After we become aware of our internal monologue and the things we are speaking to ourselves, we need to consider if the messages are true. In order to do so, we have to have a measuring stick by which to evaluate truth. As Christ-followers, we use Scripture as our foundation for truth. Join...
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Episode 53 - Preaching to Yourself
As we work toward becoming resilient, we need to turn our attention to our thought life. Resilience begins and ends in our minds. We will grow in resilience as we are able to take our thoughts captive and allow the Holy Spirit to renew our minds. Join Brooklyn and Karen as they discuss some...
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Episode 52 - Forgiveness
Forgiveness is hard to talk about and even hard to put into practice. Join Brooklyn and Karen as they discuss what forgiveness is, and what it isn’t. They will break down why our theology of God is crucial to understanding forgiveness, and how unforgiveness can affect us negatively. Our prayers…
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Episode 51 - Shame and Resilience
In this episode Brooklyn and Karen unpack shame and how it affects resilience. They talk about how shame leads us to isolation and how to fight and break the chains of shame so we can be stronger and more resilient. We encourage you to discuss this episode with a friend or small group! Here are...
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Looking Above Episode 50 - Loss and Adversity
It’s a new season of Looking Above and we’re talking about resilience. Brooklyn and Karen introduce the new season in this episode and talk about some of their own experiences with loss and adversity. We will all face difficulties in life, but hopefully, as we go through the storms, we cling to...
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Looking Above Episode 49 - Restlessness
We have made it to the final episode of the season on rest. In this episode, Karen and Brooklyn discuss restlessness and why we struggle to find our rest in God. As St. Augustine said, "Our hearts are restless until they rest in You." The world contributes to our restlessness and spews empty...
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Looking Above Episode 48 - Sensory Rest
This season we're talking about rest. In this episode, Karen and Brooklyn discuss sensory rest. Sensory rest involves allowing our senses to take a break from the constant stimulation that assaults your nervous system. I. After listening, it would be highly valuable to sit down and talk with a...
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Looking Above Episode 47 - Creative Rest
This season we're talking about rest. In this episode, Karen and Brooklyn discuss creative rest. Creative rest is not doing arts and crafts, it actually involves appreciating God's handiwork. If the weather is nice, you should sit outside or take a walk while you listen to this episode. After...
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Looking Above Episode 46 - Emotional Rest
This season we're talking about rest. In this episode, Karen and Lindsey sit down to discuss emotional rest. They discuss the dangers of hiding and inauthenticity and the necessity for authentic expression of emotions. Learn how empathy can both be a blessing and a curse when it somes to…
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Looking Above Episode 45 - Be Still & Know
This season we're talking about rest. In this episode, Brooklyn and Sara talk about Psalm 46:10 and what it can teach about having a good foundation of who God is. They discuss the importance of having a relationship with God and knowing who He is in the midst of storms: Read Psalm 46 together.…
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Looking Above Episode 44 - Eternal Rest
This season we're talking about rest. In this episode, Karen and Brooklyn talk about Hebrews 4 and what it can teach us about earthly and eternal rest. They discuss the importance of keeping our eyes on the glory and eternal rest of being with God forever, and Paul’s caution of missing out on…
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Looking Above Episode 43 - Slowing
This season we're talking about rest. In this episode, Karen and Brooklyn talk about the story of Mary and Martha and what it can teach us about slowing down. Many of us find ourselves in this story, and unfortunately many of us relate to Martha. We live our lives at such a breakneck pace, its…
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Looking Above Episode 42 - Matthew 11:28-30
This season we're talking about rest. In this episode, Karen and Brooklyn talk about Jesus' invitation to rest which is found in Matthew 11:28-30. We've all heard these verses so often, it's easy to overlook or trivialize them. But today we're going to pick these verses apart, phrase by phrase…
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Looking Above Episode 41 - Sabbath
This season we're talking about rest. In this episode, Karen and Brooklyn talk about the Biblical concept of Sabbath. They'll share a quick overview of what Sabbath is, dive into why it is so hard and why we resist Sabbath, and then talk about what it could be and why it is good for us. By the…
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Looking Above Episode 40 - Why Rest?
This episode begins our new season! Karen and Brooklyn talk about "rest" and why this season will focus on rest. Our society as a whole is pretty bad at resting, and odds are you've struggled to make time for rest or to rest effectively. Karen will share her testimony of being bad at resting, and...
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Looking Above Episode 39- Dear Younger Me...Answering Your Questions
In this episode, Karen and Brooklyn answer questions submitted by some of our college listeners. We'll tackle how to handle waiting, discerning a future spouse, Sabbath, sexual temptation, and more! Listen in and then discuss these questions with a friend: Do you take a Sabbath? Why/ why not?…
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Looking Above Episode 38- Dear Younger Me...What I Wish I Knew Before Friendship Struggles
In this episode, Karen and Brooklyn discuss friendship and relational breakdown. They talk about how to know if a friendship is healthy and good, and when its time to move on. They'll also encourage you not to give up too easily, and to put in the work to maintain good friendships. Listen to the...
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Looking Above Episode 37 - Dear Younger Me...What I Wish I Knew Before Going Through Trials
In this episode, Karen and Brooklyn talk about the hard parts of life and how we can suffer well. Let's be honest, life is hard. We all face difficulties and trials. Often, we withdraw or push others (and God) away. But, is there a better way to handle painful seasons? Listen to the podcast, and...
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Looking Above Episode 36 - Dear Younger Me...What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Mom
In this episode, Karen and Brooklyn discuss parenting. Parenting might just be the most difficult job we've ever had. Okay, it is for sure the most difficult job we've ever had. But it is truly such a blessing! If you're a parent, or hope to be a parent, or struggling because you are not yet a...
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Looking Above Episode 35 - Dear Younger Me...What I Wish I Knew Before Getting Married
In this episode, Karen and Brooklyn discuss marriage - the good, the bad, and what they wish they had known when they were younger. Listen to the podcast, and then grab a friend and discuss marriage! What is one thing you loved about your wedding day? What is one thing you wish you could have...
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Looking above - Episode 34 - Between the Seasons - Dear Younger Me...Life Wisdom
In this episode, Karen and Brooklyn discuss what they've learned about the world's wisdom versus godly wisdom. Listen, find a friend, and get together to discuss these questions: How would you have defined success when you were younger? How do you define success now? How do these compare to God's...
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Looking above - Episode 33 - Between the Seasons
This is the start to our "between the seasons season" that we have affectionately called "Dear Younger Me..." In the break between Life Group seasons, Karen and Brooklyn are going to discuss things they wish they knew when they were younger. But, this episode is devoted to getting to know them...
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Looking Above ep. 32 - Ephesians 6:10-24 / Guidance
On this episode, Karen and Brooklyn wrap up their discussion on the book of Ephesians with a chat about the armor of God and the spiritual battle that surrounds us. Tell a story of a fight you had with someone when you were much younger. Verse 12 says our battle is not against flesh and blood...
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Looking Above ep. 31 - Ephesians 5:21-6:9 / Submission
Looking Above ep. 31 - Ephesians 5:21-6:9 / Submission On this episode, Karen and Brooklyn discuss the biblical concept of submission as presented in Ephesians chapters 5 and 6 and discuss how this view of submission is far different than our society's take on the topic. Without naming names…
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Looking Above ep. 30 - Ephesians 5:1-20 / Fasting
Looking Above ep. 30 - Ephesians 5:1-20 / Fasting As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? What or who do you imitate today? Do you know God well enough to imitate Him? How do you know what you know about God? Skim thru the passage and come up with a list of "do's" and "don'ts". Can...
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Looking Above ep. 29 - Ephesians 4:17-32 / Confession
In this episode, Karen and Brooklyn discuss the second half of Ephesians 4 and talk about the discipline of confession. They belong to a confessional community and talk about how confession helps us individually and corporately. Questions for Group Discussion: Last week you were encouraged to…
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Looking Above ep. 28 - Ephesians 4:1-16 / Study
In this episode, Karen and Brooklyn chat about the discipline of study and how it is an important discipline if we want to strengthen our faith. They will give you some ideas for how to begin to study Scripture (this passage) on your own. Be sure to bring paper Bibles, notebooks, highlighters,...
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Looking Above ep. 27 - Ephesians 3 / Meditation
In this episode, Karen and Brooklyn discuss a little bit of history about Paul, talk about God's plan, and look into some of the insights we learn about God in this chapter. Brooklyn also shares her experiences with practicing the discipline of meditation. Questions to discuss with your group…
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Looking Above ep. 26 - Ephesians 2:11-22 / Fellowship
In this episode, Karen and Brooklyn chat about covenants, unity, and how fellowship is a discipline. Questions to discuss with your group: What does it feel like to be far away from Christ? We live under the new covenant. Because of Christ's sacrifice (vs. 13) we have been brought near. What does...
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It’s easy to get bogged down in details of every day life. If we arent intentional, our eyes can easily be pulled away from the Lord and we can set our gaze on things of earth. 2 Corinthians 4:18 says So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, for what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. My name is Karen Baughman and I’m the women’s pastor at New Life Church in Gillette Wyoming. I believe that our perspective changes everything, so together we’ll be LOOKING ABOVE.
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It’s easy to get bogged down in details of every day life. If we arent intentional, our eyes can easily be pulled away from the Lord and we can set our gaze on things of earth. 2 Corinthians 4:18 says So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, for what is seen is temporary, but...
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