Permission Slips

"Good vine dressers don't pay much attention to the fruit…they pay attention to the health, the quality, and the vitality of the vine. And if you pay attention to those things, quality fruit will emerge." —Bette DickinsonWhat if your measure of success isn't based on how productive you are, but on your long-term health and flourishing? How can you push back against a culture that over-emphasizes external metrics, and instead tend to your internal well-being? If you are a leader who cares for others, or if you're struggling with burnout yourself, this conversation is for you.Artist and author Bette Dickinson shares about her six-year journey through the vineyard, where she learned firsthand how a real vinedresser cares for the health and sustainable growth of his vines. In 2021, she founded Awakening the Soul, a ministry that creates resources and experiences to awaken the souls of ministry leaders through beauty and wonder.Join us as we talk about things like:The essential role of beauty in our spiritual journey—and in our healingHow embracing our true identity might actually protect us from burnoutThe contrast between value systems that are driven by productivity vs. human flourishing Why seasons of dormancy and pruning are necessary for long-term health and growthThe courage and faith required to prioritize people over productivityPractical steps for leaders who want to shift their organizational cultureResources for those who want to tend to the roots of their own soul RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:The Art of Vinemaking is a movement of spiritual formation rooted in the rhythms of creation. Companioning the book:ONLINE COURSES | GUIDED COHORTS | RETREATSLearn more at www.theartofvinemaking.comOrder the book here: https://www.bettedickinson.com/shop/p/artofvinemakingYou can also connect with Bette on:Substack: https://bettedickinson.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bette_dickinson/ Rare Leadership in the Workplace by Marcus Warner and Jim Wilder - https://a.co/d/0bB0Kezj  * * * STAY CONNECTEDConnect with Jillian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jilliandebritz/Want to reach out to Jillian about speaking or coaching? Learn more on her website: https://jilliandebritz.com/Sign up for the monthly Permission Slips email newsletter: https://jilliandebritz.myflodesk.com/subscribeSubscribe to Permission Slips on Substack: https://substack.com/@jilliandebritzBe sure to subscribe to Permission Slips so you never miss an episode, and please share or review this podcast to help others find it!

“Learning to try softer is the work of learning to pay compassionate attention to our mind, body, and soul.” —Aundi KolberWhen I think about the people whose work in the world has most impacted my life, Aundi Kolber is at the top of my list! Her writing has provided me with compassionate language that allowed me to participate in my own healing with greater courage. But here's the thing—Aundi doesn't just know about healing, she is living proof that it's possible, and that wholeness is worth fighting for.I'm honored to share this conversation about what it means to try softer, honor our stories, and keep practicing the work of giving and receiving compassion. Join us as we talk about things like:Aundi's story of trauma, white-knuckling, and her unexpected path to healingRecognizing the impact of our culture, even if we don't experience big "T" traumaLearning to try softer—and why we will never graduateWays that our faith experiences might influence our sense of safetyHow our window of tolerance helps us to stay with ourselvesPractical ideas for interrupting shame with compassion  Aundi Kolber is a licensed professional counselor (MA, LPC) and the best-selling author of the critically acclaimed books Try Softer,™️ Strong like Water, and Take What You Need. She has received additional training in her specialization of trauma- and body-centered therapies and is passionate about the integration of faith and psychology. Aundi has appeared on Good Morning America, regularly speaks at national events, and is a frequent podcast guest. As a survivor of trauma, Aundi brings hard-won knowledge about the work of change, the power of redemption, and the beauty of experiencing God with us in our pain. Resources from this episode: Aundi's books:Try Softer - https://a.co/d/0gVPhVGdTry Softer Guided Journey -  https://a.co/d/02oU9eXFStrong Like Water - v=https://a.co/d/09yYsSonStrong Like Water Guided Journey - https://a.co/d/0i8f8A4FTake What You Need - https://a.co/d/0i6F5OKIConnect with Aundi on her website - https://aundikolber.com/ or on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aundikolber/   * * * STAY CONNECTEDConnect with Jillian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jilliandebritz/Want to reach out to Jillian about speaking or coaching? Learn more on her website: https://jilliandebritz.com/Sign up for the monthly Permission Slips email newsletter: https://jilliandebritz.myflodesk.com/subscribeSubscribe to Permission Slips on Substack: https://substack.com/@jilliandebritzBe sure to subscribe to Permission Slips so you never miss an episode, and please share or review this podcast to help others find it!

Kandice and I have been friends for over 15 years, and it’s no exaggeration to say that our friendship has changed the trajectory of my life. Along with our other dear friend, Stephanie, we learned to practice vulnerability together as we created intentional spaces to explore who each of us was made to be.Join us for a conversation about our friendship journey as we discovered how to name the gifts we saw in each other, hold one another’s pain, and help each other see ourselves more clearly. We talk about how Kandice's pursuit helped our friendship to grow, the book that brought us together, and the creative ways we used our gifts together for the good of others—even when it came at a high cost.Our hope is that as you listen, you’ll begin to imagine how you might be able to cultivate deeper, more intentional friendships in your own life. The world needs what only you can give—and you’re not meant to do it alone!  RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Connect with Kandice on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kandicehalferty/ Anchor School - https://anchortacoma.org/anchorschool Spiritual Formation Cohort - https://anchortacoma.org/spiritual-formation-cohort Episode 20: Delight, Unraveling, and the Stages of Faith | Susan Bouterse - https://www.podcastics.com/episode/387596/link/ Rebekah Lyons, Freefall to Fly: A Breathtaking Journey Toward a Life of Meaning - https://a.co/d/07y20ThH Bryan Halferty, Terrible Beauty: A Story of Calling, Breaking, and the Unmaking that Made Me - https://a.co/d/0iqgzeTq Interested in the Made for More Mastermind? Join the waitlist to get more info! https://jilliandebritz.myflodesk.com/madeformoreinfo * * * STAY CONNECTEDConnect with Jillian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jilliandebritz/Want to reach out to Jillian about speaking or coaching? Learn more on her website: https://jilliandebritz.com/Sign up for the monthly Permission Slips email newsletter: https://jilliandebritz.myflodesk.com/subscribeSubscribe to Permission Slips on Substack: https://substack.com/@jilliandebritzBe sure to subscribe to Permission Slips so you never miss an episode, and please share or review this podcast to help others find it!

Of all the amazing guests I’ve hosted on the podcast, this one is my all-time favorite! Corey DeBritz is a brilliant strategist, innovative dreamer, and servant-hearted leader—who also happens to be my husband.I invited Corey to join me for a conversation about friendship and teamwork in marriage, and the brave man said yes! Starting when we first met, we traced the threads of our story from friendship to “hanging out intentionally” and eventually marriage. We talk about what it looked like to dream and partner together before kids, what we learned the hard way about setting boundaries, and how our roles have shifted in different seasons of life. We even share about one of our proudest, most challenging, and most costly accomplishments in our lives—and how it impacted both our physical and mental health.I hope this conversation expands your imagination for what it could look like to support the people in your life as they become the fullest, most authentic versions of themselves! Listen as we talk about things like:How Corey fell in love with me (and why it took him so long)How we learned the hard way about the need to set boundariesThe impact of stress on both our physical and mental healthMy identity crisis that came from becoming a stay-at-home-momThoughts about who does what in marriage—and why our values matterRedefining what we each need in different seasonsSupporting each other’s dreams, even when it’s costlyGod’s design for mutual submission and sacrificial loveHow we want to respond when—not if—things go sideways RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Washington Family Ranch - A Young Life Camp https://washingtonfamilyranch.younglife.org/ Learn about coaching with Jillian at https://jilliandebritz.com/coaching/ * * * STAY CONNECTEDConnect with Jillian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jilliandebritz/Want to reach out to Jillian about speaking or coaching? Learn more on her website: https://jilliandebritz.com/Sign up for the monthly Permission Slips email newsletter: https://jilliandebritz.myflodesk.com/subscribeSubscribe to Permission Slips on Substack: https://substack.com/@jilliandebritzBe sure to subscribe to Permission Slips so you never miss an episode, and please share or review this podcast to help others find it!

 "I wouldn’t have become who I am right now without you guys." —Michélle KonsonI met Jenni LaBrie and Michélle Konson only a year and a half ago at the Write to Publish conference, where we all showed up alone with the hope of finding direction in each of our writing lives. We came with the dream of getting published, and left with something even better—dear friends who help us imagine more beauty than we could ever create on our own.Almost exactly one year into launching this podcast, I'm thrilled to bring these treasured friends back to talk about how we cultivated such a meaningful friendship, what it looks like to continually choose vulnerability, and how our belief in one another expands our capacity to dream about what's possible for each one of us.I hope this conversation with Michélle and Jenni will help you imagine how you might be able to nourish deeper friendships in your life. Because if we're going to create anything brave or beautiful in the world, we can't do it alone.Join us for this vulnerable conversation about friendship, including:Why building friendship requires risk and intentionalityCreative ideas for connecting with friends, even during busy seasonsHow vulnerability has played a pivotal role in deepening our connectionThe role we've played in one another's creative journeys—and the joy of holding each other's dreamsHonest confessions about the messiness that comes with raw, real friendshipHow practicing vulnerability together allows us to become our true selves Michélle Konson is a writer, speaker, and Story Work guide who helps people explore how their past shapes the way they show up in their lives and relationships. She is the creator of the Untangling Your Story journal, and her work is deeply shaped by the belief that creativity and healing are rarely formed alone. Vulnerable and intentional friendships have been central to her own creative journey and to the way she lives a more fully connected life. Reach out to Michélle Konson about speaking at your event on her website at https://www.michellekonson.com/Get your copy of Michélle's powerful Untangling Your Story journal https://www.michellekonson.com/journalConnect with Michelle on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/michellekonson/  Jenni LaBrie is a visual synthesist, writer, and speaker helping messages stick with powerful words, visuals, & voice. She has a gift for distilling thoughts to their purest essence—and then making them visible and shareable. Former teacher turned creative entrepreneur, Jenni lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband and three kids, where soft pants reign supreme and washing her hair once a week feels like a win.Connect with Jenni LaBrie or get more info about speaking on her website at https://www.jennilabrie.com/Grab one of Jenni’s freebies to learn how to sketchnote! https://www.jennilabrie.com/freebiesFind Jenni on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jennilabrie/   Previous episodes of Permission Slips with Michélle and Jenni:Listen to Episode 2: Embracing Your Story with Kindness | Michélle Konsonhttps://www.podcastics.com/episode/350621/link/ Episode 3: Finding Space to Dream Again | Jenni LaBriehttps://www.podcastics.com/episode/350766/link/   * * * STAY CONNECTEDConnect with Jillian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jilliandebritz/Want to reach out to Jillian about speaking or coaching? Learn more on her website: https://jilliandebritz.com/Sign up for the monthly Permission Slips email newsletter: https://jilliandebritz.myflodesk.com/subscribeSubscribe to Permission Slips on Substack: https://substack.com/@jilliandebritzBe sure to subscribe to Permission Slips so you never miss an episode, and please share or review this podcast to help others find it!

This conversation with my friend—and the founder and visionary of Sonshine Interpreting—Araya Williams, came at just the right time for me personally. We talk about calling, identity, and taking brave steps even when you don't know how it's going to work out. Araya shares how her work with the Deaf community and the creation of Sunshine Interpreting grew out of paying attention to what moved her heart and what she couldn’t shake. Again and again, we come back to the courage it takes to listen—to God, to ourselves, and to the quieter invitations in our lives.We also name the hard reality of what's required to walk in your calling, including self-doubt, shame, and the internal voices that tell us we’re behind or not enough. This conversation felt like a gentle reminder that our worth isn’t something we earn through productivity or success, and that clarity often comes slowly.If you’re holding questions about purpose, feeling tender around your identity, or needing permission to be honest about your struggle, I hope this episode feels like an exhale—and an invitation to listen to the One who wants to tell you who you really are.A few things we talk about:Why self-compassion matters more than we thinkHow paying attention to what moves us can point us toward purposeThe courage it takes to follow a calling without guaranteesNaming the voices of shame and self-doubt (and not letting them lead)What it looks like to listen for God’s voice in real lifeWhy our worth was never meant to be measured by productivityLetting ourselves be seen—and why that can be healingLiving with more freedom by accepting who we are RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Living Fearless by Jamie Winship - https://a.co/d/ekDyKzxSonshine Interpreting - https://sonshineinterpreting.com/ or connect on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sonshineterpsChristian Interpreters Conference - https://www.christianinterpretersconference.org/Learn about coaching - https://jilliandebritz.com/coaching/  * * * STAY CONNECTEDConnect with Jillian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jilliandebritz/Want to reach out to Jillian about speaking or coaching? Learn more on her website: https://jilliandebritz.com/Sign up for the monthly Permission Slips email newsletter: https://jilliandebritz.myflodesk.com/subscribeSubscribe to Permission Slips on Substack: https://substack.com/@jilliandebritzBe sure to subscribe to Permission Slips so you never miss an episode, and please share or review this podcast to help others find it!

"January is the new week between Christmas and the new year." —Emily P. FreemanJoin me as I make space to reflect on 2025 by sharing my list of what worked and what didn't over the past year. I hope these honest, in-process thoughts give you permission to ask yourself the same questions, and in so doing, offer you clarity about how you want to move forward into 2026 with greater wholeness and courage. Learn more about coaching - https://jilliandebritz.com/coaching/ Other resources from this episode:20 // Delight, Unraveling, and the Stages of Faith // Susan Bouterse https://www.podcastics.com/episode/387596/link/21: How to Practice Being Known in a Confessional Community | Rachel Miller https://www.podcastics.com/episode/389719/link/Center for Being Known (Confessional Communities) - https://www.thecbk.org/5: Rejecting Diet Culture & Body Shame | Rachel Kulcsarhttps://www.podcastics.com/episode/352666/link/ * * * STAY CONNECTEDConnect with Jillian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jilliandebritz/Want to reach out to Jillian about speaking or coaching? Learn more on her website: https://jilliandebritz.com/Sign up for the monthly Permission Slips email newsletter: https://jilliandebritz.myflodesk.com/subscribeSubscribe to Permission Slips on Substack: https://substack.com/@jilliandebritzBe sure to subscribe to Permission Slips so you never miss an episode, and please share or review this podcast to help others find it!

"As women in ministry, we need cheerleaders." —Lee NienhuisI met Katie and Lee at a conference for writers and speakers, and we connected instantly. Something unique about their friendship struck me right away: There was not a lick of competition between the two of them—only genuine belief in one another and the work each was doing in the world. It overflowed to everyone they met (including me) like streams of encouragement, watering the parched writers and speakers around them so seeds of hope could grow.In this episode, Katie and Lee share about their friendship and the ways it has strengthened each of them in their individual callings. We talk about the jealousy that can crop up—even in ministry—and how to untangle ourselves from it, as well as the importance of having cheerleaders in our lives who will help us stay the course.Listen in as we discuss:The power of friends who believe in one another's callingsHow to navigate jealousy in friendship by remembering which team we're onChoosing collaboration and cheerleading instead of competition in ministryWhat it looks like to be a "ladder-holding leader" Finding our identity in Christ, rather than in the opportunities we're given (or not)When God's definition of good may differ from our expectations CONNECT WITH LEE & KATIE:Katie M. Reid - https://www.katiemreid.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katie_m_reid/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KatieMReidWriterFREE INTRO LESSON (from God, What Do I Do?) - https://katiemreid.myflodesk.com/biblestudyfreebie1Link to Bible Study and more resources:  https://www.katiemreid.com/judges/ Lee Nienhuis - https://leenienhuis.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leenienhuis/Counter Cultural Parenting - https://leenienhuis.com/counter-cultural-parenting/Comparison Girl for Teens - https://leenienhuis.com/comparison-girl-for-teens/Brave Moms, Brave Kids - https://leenienhuis.com/brave-moms-brave-kids/ CONNECT WITH JILLIANCoaching info - https://jilliandebritz.com/coaching/  * * * STAY CONNECTEDConnect with Jillian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jilliandebritz/Want to reach out to Jillian about speaking or coaching? Learn more on her website: https://jilliandebritz.com/Sign up for the monthly Permission Slips email newsletter: https://jilliandebritz.myflodesk.com/subscribeSubscribe to Permission Slips on Substack: https://substack.com/@jilliandebritzBe sure to subscribe to Permission Slips so you never miss an episode, and please share or review this podcast to help others find it!

"We enter into relationship—we enter into meaning—through the doorway of feeling, and specifically negative feelings. To eliminate those would be to eliminate...the sweetness of actual relationship." —Justin McRoberts, author, spiritual director, and creative consultantIn this episode, author Justin McRoberts and I explore the complexities of human emotions, including the importance of embracing imperfection, the beauty of connecting with pain—both our own and others'—and the role of curiosity in our healing. Justin shares insights from his latest book, In the Low, reminding us that our seasons of darkness and depression are not evidence that we're broken, but an essential, beautiful part of being human.We talk about things like:Disappointing people so that you can become who you are meant to beEmbracing pain as a way to know ourselves—and connect with others—more deeplyWhy sitting with hard emotions takes practice How curiosity can help us learn from our emotionsReminders that our current situation is not our final destination; there is hope beyond the lowThe beauty of acquainting ourselves with our shortcomings and imperfections How there are depths of human relationships that we don't get to experience without painThe importance of inviting others to help learn about yourself (rather than fix you)Justin McRoberts is an author, coach, speaker, and songwriter. When he’s not writing, speaking, or coaching, you can find him as the host of the At Sea Podcast. He just released his 8th book (and the 3rd he’s written with Scot Erickson), In the Low: Honest Prayers for Dark Seasons. He lives in the East San Francisco Bay Area, and he calls his mom every day. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:In the Low: Honest Prayers for Dark Seasons - https://a.co/d/h9t7RKnConnect with Justin:Coaching and more - https://www.justinmcroberts.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/justinmcroberts/At Sea Podcast - https://www.justinmcroberts.com/podcast  * * * STAY CONNECTEDConnect with Jillian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jilliandebritz/Want to reach out to Jillian about speaking or coaching? Learn more on her website: https://jilliandebritz.com/Sign up for the monthly Permission Slips email newsletter: https://jilliandebritz.myflodesk.com/subscribeSubscribe to Permission Slips on Substack: https://substack.com/@jilliandebritzBe sure to subscribe to Permission Slips so you never miss an episode, and please share or review this podcast to help others find it!

 "It's not so much about falling in love with myself, but falling in love with who Jesus has made me to be and what that allows and invites to the world around me." -Kelsey JenneyMost of us don't walk around feeling like we're "the best of the best of the very, very best." But Kelsey Jenney reminds us that, according to the very words of the God of the universe, we are actually "tov meod"—very good! I don't know about you, but I just can't hear that enough.Listen to Kelsey's contagious joy as she shares about dressing up her SnuggleBears (a.k.a. her doodle doggies babies), Jesus' sense of humor, and the kind, welcoming presence of God in the middle of her ordinary little life. Our conversation covers topics like:Kelsey's annual Christmas photo shoot with her dogsWhy humor and laughter are necessary to really know JesusReminders that you are made very good—and you're allowed to take up spaceLearning to love who God has made you to beEmbracing our personhood over our position or professionHow to practice being present with God in our ordinary, daily momentsHow naming what is real allows for deeper connection with GodPermission to use all the exclamation points and get more dogs!!!!!Kelsey Jenney has served on staff with the mission of Young Life for 20 years in a variety of roles. She is also a certified Spiritual Director, a certified Enneagram Harmony Triad Practitioner, and holds a certification from the Transforming Center in Spiritual Formation.  * * * * * CONNECT WITH KELSEY:Website: https://www.kelseyjenney.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doodlediva/  * * * STAY CONNECTEDConnect with Jillian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jilliandebritz/Want to reach out to Jillian about speaking or coaching? Learn more on her website: https://jilliandebritz.com/Sign up for the monthly Permission Slips email newsletter: https://jilliandebritz.myflodesk.com/subscribeSubscribe to Permission Slips on Substack: https://substack.com/@jilliandebritzBe sure to subscribe to Permission Slips so you never miss an episode, and please share or review this podcast to help others find it!

“How do I get off of that wild roller coaster, that hamster wheel that I’m on…and find my way back to center, rooted and grounded in love?” -Chuck DeGroat, PhD, LPCWe all know what it feels like to be running at a pace we can't sustain, where the demand on our bodies—or our souls—becomes too much. The constant adrenaline carries us through...until it runs out, and we shut down or numb out just to find some rest.But what if there was a different way to function? What if you could find a more compassionate way to live in your body—accessing resources that allow you to stay connected to yourself and to God, even when life gets hard?In this episode, author, therapist, and spiritual director Chuck DeGroat invites us to imagine the kind voice of God, calling to us with compassionate questions that invite us to come "home." He shares his journey of learning to retrain his brain and body, offers tools for supporting our nervous system, and illuminates the connection between our bodily intuitions and spiritual lives.Listen as we talk about things like: The intersection of spirituality and mental healthUnderstanding the ways our nervous system responds to overwhelmPractices for returning to center, or "coming home"The connection between our bodies and spiritual livesConsidering God's questions in the garden as a framework for connectionThe roles of compassion and imagination as we encounter GodHow to offer a kind welcome to our thoughts, emotions, and embodied sensationsI hope this conversation will give you permission to look bravely and honestly within, believing that, as Chuck writes, "God's heart is always ready to help you find your way back home."Chuck DeGroat is a professor of pastoral care and Christian spirituality at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan, where he also serves as executive director of the clinical mental health counseling program. He is an author, licensed therapist, church consultant, and spiritual director. He and his wife, Sara, have two daughters. * * * * *CONNECT WITH CHUCK:Website - chuckdegroat.netSubstack - https://sitwithchuck.substack.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chuckdegroat/ or Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chuck.degroatHealing What's Within: Coming Home to Yourself—and to God—When You're Wounded, Weary, and Wandering by Chuck DeGroat OTHER RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Take What You Need: Soft Words for Hard Days by Aundi KolberInto the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation by Martin LairdThe Selfless Way of Christ: Downward Mobility and the Spiritual Life by Henri NouwenBreath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James NestorJesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies in the Gospels by Kenneth E. Bailey * * * STAY CONNECTEDConnect with Jillian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jilliandebritz/Want to reach out to Jillian about speaking or coaching? Learn more on her website: https://jilliandebritz.com/Sign up for the monthly Permission Slips email newsletter: https://jilliandebritz.myflodesk.com/subscribeSubscribe to Permission Slips on Substack: https://substack.com/@jilliandebritzBe sure to subscribe to Permission Slips so you never miss an episode, and please share or review this podcast to help others find it!

“People aren’t to be fixed. That’s not why we’re there. We’re there to connect. We’re there to connect with people and with God.” -Rachel MillerHave you ever longed for deeper relationships? Are there parts of your story—or of yourself—that you keep from others because you don't know how they'll respond if you show up fully? Do you wonder if it's possible to truly experience the abundant life described by Jesus? This episode is for you.Join me as my friend, Rachel Miller, talks about her experience in a confessional community—an intentional group of people who are "practicing for heaven" by telling their stories more truly. We talk about what it's like to be fully known by others, and the ways we've both been transformed by the compassionate presence of people who help us see ourselves through their eyes.Listen to as we discuss things like:The terrifying vulnerability and healing power of sharing our stories with othersDescribing the confessional community model and the storytelling liturgyThe power of being present to our emotions, bodies, and one anotherPermission to ask, "Will you tell me again?" when we're struggling to believe what others see in usHow receiving compassion from our community helps us imagine the compassion of JesusInvitations to practice giving and receiving love—imperfectly—over and over again RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODEJoin a Confessional Community through the Center for Being Known - thecbk.org/ccsBeing Known Podcast - Season 7: Confessional Communities Being Known Podcast - Season 11: Rupture and Repair The Soul of Desire by Curt Thompson, MD * * * STAY CONNECTEDConnect with Jillian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jilliandebritz/Want to reach out to Jillian about speaking or coaching? Learn more on her website: https://jilliandebritz.com/Sign up for the monthly Permission Slips email newsletter: https://jilliandebritz.myflodesk.com/subscribeSubscribe to Permission Slips on Substack: https://substack.com/@jilliandebritzBe sure to subscribe to Permission Slips so you never miss an episode, and please share or review this podcast to help others find it!

“God wants to enlarge our terrain of freedom. He wants to bring us through so he can set us free.” -Susan BouterseWhat if paying attention to our delight is part of how we notice God's invitation into a deeper journey with him?This conversation with Susan Bouterse will invite you to expand your imagination for how God might be at work in your life, wooing you and stirring your heart in ways that "expand your terrain of freedom." Listen to Susan's journey through an unexpected career transition (from pediatrics to ministry?!), and to insights about the stages of faith—including encouragement for anyone facing their own "unraveling" or dark night of the soul. We hope you'll get a taste of the kindness of God through this honest, vulnerable conversation about how we've each experienced his love in tangible, embodied ways.Susan Bouterse is the Pastor of Spiritual Formation at Anchor Church in Tacoma, Washington and the Executive Director of Anchor School of Discipleship & Ministry. She trained as a spiritual director through Soul Formation Academy and delights in seeing the One she loves reveal his love to another. Susan has a master’s degree in theological studies from Multnomah University. She is also an M.D. and practiced pediatrics for over 20 years before being called to ministry. Susan and her husband Phil have three grown children and enjoy the beauty and activities of the South Sound in the PNW. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Anchor Church: https://anchortacoma.org/Anchor School: https://anchortacoma.org/anchorschoolPrevious episode - Soul Companionship for Your Spiritual Journey // Kari MirroSoul of Shame by Dr. Curt ThompsonEmotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter ScazzeroPracticing the Way by John Mark ComerThe Critical Journey by Janet O. Hagberg and Robert A. Guelich    * * * STAY CONNECTEDConnect with Jillian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jilliandebritz/Want to reach out to Jillian about speaking or coaching? Learn more on her website: https://jilliandebritz.com/Sign up for the monthly Permission Slips email newsletter: https://jilliandebritz.myflodesk.com/subscribeSubscribe to Permission Slips on Substack: https://substack.com/@jilliandebritzBe sure to subscribe to Permission Slips so you never miss an episode, and please share or review this podcast to help others find it!

"He can use our failures, he can use our insecurities, he can use our parenting mistakes. He can use all of it. We just have to believe that he can and that’s where we have to start.”For those who feel called to lead but wonder if they have what it takes, those who are weary from the costs of leadership, those with a vision for where they want to go but feel stuck in small beginnings—this conversation is for you. Join us me as I talk with Willow Weston about her leadership journey, and hear her invitation to collide with Jesus right where you are—believing he'll meet you, heal you, and use what you have in unexpected ways.Willow Weston is an author, speaker, podcast host, conference curator and the Founder and Director of Collide, a nonprofit ministry based in the PNW with a national reach impacting thousands of women. She has been in ministry for 25 years and loves bringing passion, truth, and story into every room she walks into. She authentically shares her story of pain, and the beauty that comes out of it, in a way that inspires and encourages people to bravely invite Jesus into their own brokenness so they can experience hope and healing too. Willow, a mom and wife for over 25 years, is as real as it gets, obsessed with throwing parties, coffee, the beach, sunsets, kid cuddles, and a good, good story. LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:Connect with Willow on her website or Instagram Listen Willow and Jillian on the Collide PodcastPre-order Willow's book Collide: Running Into Healing When Life Hands You Hurt or the companion Bible studyCheck out the Yes, You Bible study from CollideLearn more about The Intentional Life course with Jillian starting October 14!     * * * STAY CONNECTEDConnect with Jillian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jilliandebritz/Want to reach out to Jillian about speaking or coaching? Learn more on her website: https://jilliandebritz.com/Sign up for the monthly Permission Slips email newsletter: https://jilliandebritz.myflodesk.com/subscribeSubscribe to Permission Slips on Substack: https://substack.com/@jilliandebritzBe sure to subscribe to Permission Slips so you never miss an episode, and please share or review this podcast to help others find it!

This episode wraps up my very first season as a podcaster, and the first 18 episodes of Permission Slips! After four months of producing an episode every week, I've learned a lot about the process—and about myself. Listen in for my reflections on 7 things I've learned on this podcasting journey, which I hope will also encourage you in whatever new thing you're beginning, too! Thanks for listening to Permission Slips, friends. I'm taking the summer to rest and dream, but I'm already looking forward to being back with you here again in the fall! Until then, may we all give ourselves permission to rest, so that we might be restored, refueled, and re-energized for what's ahead!

“Leadership by its definition requires influence. Influence requires trust. You’re not going to lead anybody if they don’t trust you.” — Dr. James B. AveyThis was more than a conversation about the mechanics of leadership—it was about how to be the kind of human that lives intentionally, loves others well, and as a result, impacts the world for good. Join me as I talk with my good friend, who also happens to be a highly respected researcher, distinguished professor, and sought after leadership expert, Dr. James Avey! Grab a pen, because this conversation is chock-full of wisdom for anyone who has influence on others—which is all of us. We cover a lot in this episode, including:Counting the cost of leadership and prioritizing the things that matter most—especially those closest to youClearly defining what it means to “win” by identifying your unique valuesDefining what leadership is and the difference between positional power and personal power Why trust is the foundation of leadership and the 3 components that lead to trustThe connection between trust and vulnerability and how they influence each otherHow we’ve each experienced the generosity of benevolent leaders—and how it changed usThe importance of clear vision, especially for leaders without positional powerThe power of calling people up and helping them see that they matter in order for a vision to become realityHow feedback and recognition make people feel seen, valued, and heard—at very little cost to you.  James B. Avey holds a Ph.D. in Leadership, Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He is currently a Distinguished Professor of Research and Professor of Management in the College of Business at Central Washington University and previously in engineering human resource management at The Boeing Company. He is one of the most prolifically cited scientists in his field. His work has appeared in top scientific outlets including Journal of Management, Journal of Business Ethics and Personnel Psychology as well as popular news outlets such as the Wall Street Journal and The Huffington Post. You can connect with him on LinkedIn.   * * * STAY CONNECTEDConnect with Jillian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jilliandebritz/Want to reach out to Jillian about speaking or coaching? Learn more on her website: https://jilliandebritz.com/Sign up for the monthly Permission Slips email newsletter: https://jilliandebritz.myflodesk.com/subscribeSubscribe to Permission Slips on Substack: https://substack.com/@jilliandebritzBe sure to subscribe to Permission Slips so you never miss an episode, and please share or review this podcast to help others find it!

“We have to be the resilient ones. We are the ones who have to be resilient in order to fight through the obstacles on behalf of our next generation.” -Dr. Tanita MaddoxGen Z is navigating a landscape that is vastly different than the one most of us grew up in. These "digital natives" live in an online world with cultural norms and language they speak fluently—one that many older folks often struggle to learn.Whether you’re a parent, teacher, employer, or anyone else interacting with young people born between the years 1997 to 2012, this episode is for you! My good friend, Dr. Tanita Maddox, lets us into her research on the questions Gen Z is asking about life and faith. What she shared brought us both to tears at different points—because Gen Z needs us to show up for them, no matter how uncomfortable we feel.As Tanita shared in this episode, “If it’s hard, it doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong. It’s just hard, period.” I hope this episode equips and inspires you to fight for connection with a generation that needs us, just as much as we need them. Listen in as we talk about things like:What sets Gen Z apart from previous generations, especially in their relationship with technologyThe 7 big questions this generation is asking, and what's underneath each oneWhat Gen Z wants to know about life and faith—and why it's important to admit we don't have all the answersWhy mental health isn’t about feeling good and happy all the timeHow our listening needs to change if we want to communicate with digital natives effectivelyQuestions we can ask to connect with our kids in a way that makes them feel heard Why we need to be the resilient ones to fight on behalf of our next generation  Born and raised in Arizona, Tanita now serves with Young Life as the Interim Spokane director and as the national director for generational impact. Since 1998, she has worked directly with adolescents and young adults, still serving as a volunteer Young Life leader. She completed a Masters of Christian Leadership from Fuller Theological Seminary and Doctorate of Ministry at Phoenix Seminary, where her doctoral thesis was in sharing the gospel with Generation Z.  She has been married to W. Ashley since 2005, and they have two sons. Their family enjoys watching major league baseball, and their favorite team is the Arizona Diamondbacks. Resources mentioned in this episode:Pre-order What Gen Z Really Wants to Know About God: Seven Questions About Life and FaithConnect with Dr. Tanita Maddox at tanitamaddox.com or on Instagram @drtanitamaddoxThe Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathon Haidt The Emotional Lives of Teenagers by Lisa Demour, Ph.D.   * * * STAY CONNECTEDConnect with Jillian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jilliandebritz/Want to reach out to Jillian about speaking or coaching? Learn more on her website: https://jilliandebritz.com/Sign up for the monthly Permission Slips email newsletter: https://jilliandebritz.myflodesk.com/subscribeSubscribe to Permission Slips on Substack: https://substack.com/@jilliandebritzBe sure to subscribe to Permission Slips so you never miss an episode, and please share or review this podcast to help others find it!

Nothing triggers a battle with body shame like swimsuit season. (Ask me how I know.) As we enter into summer, I hope this conversation with my dear friend, Brandi Hyatt, will give you permission to treat your body with more kindness and compassion—and to reject any lies that tell you your size is your measure of worth. This episode felt more vulnerable than usual, as Brandi turned the tables on me at one point and asked me questions about my current struggle in my relationship with my body—then helps me work through this raw, in-process part of my journey in real time!Brandi is a certified yoga instructor who has played an instrumental role in helping me see myself and my body with greater gentleness. She guides people through what she calls “sacred yoga,” which integrates faith-centered meditation and traditional yoga movements for an embodied worship experience that strengthens the body, mind, and soul.Listen in to our conversation as we share about:How learning to listen to the voice of God has strengthened us both in our fight against body shameThe connection between our physical, embodied experience and our spiritual sense of connection with GodWhy we might need to go back into our stories to identify the narrative we’ve learned to believe about our bodiesThe grit required to actively resist the voices that tell us lies about who we are Ideas for when we need to borrow the words of others until we believe God's words for ourselvesHow yoga can be a tool to integrate your heart, mind, body, and soul for an embodied faith in JesusPermission to disagree with lies and tune into the One who knows you and loves you as you are If you find this episode helpful, you might also appreciate the episode on "Rejecting Diet Culture and Body Shame" with Rachel Kulcsar * * *Stay connected:Connect with Jillian on Instagram or Facebook or sign up for the monthly Permission Slips email newsletter!Want to book Jillian to speak or work with her as your coach? Learn more on her website.Subscribe to Permission Slips so you never miss an episode, and please share or review this podcast to help others find it!

"I can actively create hope in myself through this practice...where there was nothing before, I can create something." What if creativity is about more than the art we make, food we cook, or music we produce? What if creativity could be a tool—a weapon, even—that allows us to fight for hope in even the darkest places of our lives?Listen in to this conversation with my friend, artist, writer, and coach, Kristin Vanderlip, as she shares about the power wielding imagination as an act of resistance to despair. Because if you have the ability to create something new, you have the power to fight for hope in your own life, and in the lives of others.Join us for this conversation as we talk about:The power of putting our experiences—especially hard ones—into wordsCreativity as a spiritual practice that empowers us to defeat despair as we activate our imaginationsAdvice for those who don’t think of themselves as creative peopleIdeas to disconnect the end product from the process and practice of creativityLetting go of the idea that we need certain skills and paying attention to what brings life, energy, and delightWhy nourishing the creative parts of ourselves is as essential as nourishing our bodiesPractical ideas for integrating more creative space into your daysPermission to invest in your creativity as part of your sacred calling in the worldKristin Vanderlip is a writer, artist, and certified writing coach who is passionate about spreading the love of writing and creativity as paths to healing and hope. After experiencing deep personal grief, Kristin returned to writing and art as ways to process pain, connect with God, and find resilience. Kristin believes creativity is a sacred invitation—to meet ourselves, to meet God, and to find healing and hope.Kristin is the founder of the Pen & Mend Collective, a writing community where women receive monthly journal prompts, attend virtual Writing Rooms, and engage in meaningful reflection and conversation—all designed to help them write their way through sorrow and into healing. She is the author of the faith-based journals Rest: A Journal for Lament and Rise: A Journal for Perseverance.Connect with Kristin on her website to find info on her journals, art, workshops, and more at www.kristinvanderlip.com or follow Kristin on Substack or on Instagram. Resources mentioned in this episode:Rachel Marie Kahn - Let There Be ArtAndrew Peterson - Adorning the DarkMadeline L’Engle - Walking on WaterAmy McNee - We Need Your ArtJulia Cameron - The Artist’s WayMaggie Smith - You Could Make This Place BeautifulAnnie F. Downs - “That Sounds Fun” podcast * * *Stay connected:Connect with Jillian on Instagram or Facebook or sign up for the monthly Permission Slips email newsletter!Want to book Jillian to speak or work with her for coaching? Learn more on her website.Subscribe to Permission Slips so you never miss an episode, and please share or review this podcast to help others find it!

“We can be a lot kinder to the child in front of us when we take time to be kind to the child inside of us.” If you're a parent, you've had to wrestle with your own expectations about what it means to be a "good" mom or dad. You've faced the limits of your own patience, wisdom, and compassion. And if you have a Spicy OneTM, you've been challenged in ways you never saw coming!What if those moments of exasperation became invitations into a journey toward greater self-compassion? What if you were able to care for yourself with kindness as you also care for the kiddos you're raising? And what if parenting became an opportunity to rewrite the narrative you've told yourself about who you are?I can't wait for you to listen to this conversation with Mary Van Geffen, the international parenting coach for moms of Spicy OnesTM️! Mary helps people who are highly competent in life but overwhelmed by motherhood to lean into the spiritual discipline of staying calm and cultivating warmth and tenderness all while trying to wrangle fiery future CEOs. Often this requires serious skill-building and the balm of self-compassion.Join us for this episode where we talk about:Defining what it means to "do the work" required to become the parents we want to beLearning to notice our inner dialogue (and when our body is clenched) in parenting and lifeShaping our kids' identity through the words we speak—starting with the way we think about them!Recognizing our limits—because "martyrs don't make good mothers"Why self-compassion makes us safer for others and how to practice cultivating itPermission to define what it means to be a good parent for you—and throw out the restMary has a ministry on Instagram where she posts an inspiring parenting tip every single day. Just reading her social media will help you delight in your child and remember that you are enough. Mary believes that when a mom realizes how hard she is on herself and cracks the door open for some self-compassion, her entire family is bathed in light!She offers on-line parenting classes and her signature 8 week group program: Moms of Spicy Ones to help moms gain the confidence to choose gentle, respectful parenting especially if they weren’t raised that way.Mary is a certified Simplicity Parenting Counselor® and Professional Co-Active Coach, but her greatest achievement is cultivating a calm, kind and firm relationship with her Spicy go-getter daughter (now 18), mild child son (16) and un-Enneagramable hubby. * * *Links from this episode:Check our Mary’s daily parenting inspiration here or take one of these one-hour classes to sharpen your skills:CALM: Self regulation 101 for parents and other leaders. Use your body to ground yourself in the midst of chaos, defiance and uncontrollable emotions.KIND: Effective gentle parenting techniques to replace yelling, shaming, and punishing with respect and warmth. Learn four E.P.I.C. communication skills to help your child cooperate and feel connected.FIRM: Set strong and sensible limits with your little boundary pusher. Build the parenting confidence needed to handle creative loopholes, relentless arguments, and constant pushback!TWEENS & TEENS: Shift your parenting to stay connected.Join the next Moms of Spicy Ones cohort opening Fall 2025! Keep your cool and cultivate a warm connection with your big-feeling human. It's easier to love your loud, persistent, intense child when you have support and community. * * *Stay connected:Connect with Jillian on Instagram or Facebook or sign up for the monthly Permission Slips email newsletter!Want to book Jillian to speak or work with her as your coach? Learn more on her website.Subscribe to Permission Slips so you never miss an episode, and please share or review this podcast to help others find it!

“[Rejection] happens to all of us if we try.” Anyone who has ever dreamed about writing knows how difficult putting words to the page can actually be. From the internal obstacles of self-doubt and discouragement to the external gatekeepers within the publishing world, persevering as a writer is no small feat! Which is why we all need support—whether from writing coaches (like Ann!) or from other writers, we aren't meant to craft our message in isolation. If we're going to do this brave, vulnerable work over the long haul, we need support.Ann Kroeker is a writing coach, published author, professional speaker, and host of the top 1% ranked "Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach" podcast. She's supported hundreds of writers as they achieve their writing goals through her signature programs, membership, and one-on-one coaching. Ann designs her offerings for writers to improve their craft, pursue publishing, establish their online presence, and expand their reach so their message achieves maximum impact.Join our conversation in this episode as we talk about our experience in the writing world, including:The vulnerability of sharing your heart with the world through wordsHow to know if you’re ready to work with a writing coachTools for navigating the book publishing processThe importance of encouragement in writing (and how hardly any writers feel like they know what they're doing!)The power of relationships to help overcome shame and rejection as we share our wordsBuilding a platform and saying yes to yourself (even if you hear no from agents or publishers)Shifting your mindset to focus on the audience and heart of the message you want them to hearWays to "green light" yourself even if you hear no from othersPermission to share the message that's on your heart with the world Here are some links we mentioned during the show:Explore all of Ann's offerings at her Everything page: https://annkroeker.com/everythingYour Compelling Book Proposal program (YCBP), with 3 levels of support to choose fromLearn more about Ann’s membership to Your Platform MattersFollow Ann on InstagramWriting Down the Bones by Natalie GoldbergRead about Dheepa Maturi’s practice of collecting pearls here or pre-order her book (releasing next month!) hereRead the Teddy Roosevelt speech excerpt we mentioned, or find the full speech here to see the excerpt in context (it’s the 8th paragraph). * * *Stay connected:Connect with Jillian on Instagram or Facebook or sign up for the monthly Permission Slips email newsletter!Want to book Jillian to speak or work with her as your coach? Learn more on her website.Subscribe to Permission Slips so you never miss an episode, and please share or review this podcast to help others find it!

“Hospitality is knowing you are seen, valued, and heard. Not because of what you do, not because of what you have, but because you are you.” What if hospitality isn't about anything we do, but about the posture from which we help people feel welcome and loved, just as they are? This conversation with my friend, Nathan Woods, transformed how I think about hospitality—and I'm sure it will for you, too!Nathan Woods is the founder of Beloved Hospitality and a Certified Unreasonable Hospitality Coach. He believes hospitality is more than service—it’s a posture and a practice that brings out the best in people, places, and teams. Through coaching, storytelling, and experience audits, Nathan helps leaders and brands create moments that feel thoughtful, human, and unforgettable.In this inspiring episode, we talk about things like:The power of making people feel seen, valued and heard—and how hospitality is a posture, not just a practiceHow hospitality is about creating spaces and experiences to help people rest in their belovednessPractical insights about how to practice "unreasonable hospitality" in both business and lifeHelping business owners, churches, and other organizations think about their customer's journey and touch points to care for them well along the wayIdeas about how to practice hospitality for those of us who get in our own way—and how it gets easier with practiceWhy "if hospitality is about you, you’ve ruined it.” Links from this episode:Connect with Nathan Woods at Beloved Hospitality or on InstagramRead Will Guidara’s book: Unreasonable HospitalityTed Talk by Will Guidara: “The Secret Ingredients of Great Hospitality”Refuge Retreat CenterMaking Room by Christine D. Pohl * * *Stay connected:Connect with Jillian on Instagram or Facebook or sign up for the monthly Permission Slips email newsletter!Want to book Jillian to speak or work with her as your coach? Learn more on her website.Subscribe to Permission Slips so you never miss an episode, and please share or review this podcast to help others find it!

"When I encourage you, I feel encouraged because the words I said actually gave me courage for myself." Join me for this conversation with my dear friend, Sarah Nale, as we talk about the ways our words can instill courage in others, and even in ourselves. Whether words come easily to you or not, this episode will equip you with tools and examples of how to be a speaker of life wherever you go!Sarah is one of the most gifted encouragers I know, and she generously offers words of life, belief, and hope to people around her. It doesn't matter if she's teaching dance fitness from a stage in the Jazzercise center she owns or helping a family find their next home in her work as a realtor, she can't open her mouth without calling out the goodness she sees in others. She is the type of friend that every person needs, and one of the first people I call when I'm struggling to see myself clearly. I hope you'll feel encouraged as we share about the power of giving one another courage through our words!We talk about things like:The power of borrowing belief from others when we can't believe for ourselvesRecognizing the power in our words to give courage—and how we often need to receive courage from others in order to give itAdvice for people who want to speak life but don’t have a natural strength with wordsHow to develop our encouragement muscles through practice How we can use our minds to break down walls of competition and comparison* * *Stay connected:Connect with Sarah Nale on Instagram, dance with her at Ellensburg Jazzercise, or work with her to buy or sell your home!Connect with Jillian on Instagram or Facebook or sign up for the monthly Permission Slips email newsletter!Want to book Jillian to speak or work with her as your coach? Learn more on her website.Subscribe to Permission Slips so you never miss an episode, and please share or review this podcast to help others find it!

"Is thinness the goal or is freedom the goal?" Join me as my friend, Rachel Kulcsar and I examine the stories we believe about our bodies, debunking the messages of diet culture and learning how to be truly free.We don’t have the answers, but we want to pull back the curtain on our journeys to reject the narrative that tells us smaller is better. We ask questions about what it means to care for and honor the bodies we’re in—without succumbing to the shame and self-condemnation that’s normalized, especially among women, in our culture.Rachel is a writer, a leader, and a fierce defender of truth in the lives of the people around her. Whether she’s serving women in her church community, investing in teenagers (her own and others), or helping entrepreneurs think strategically about their businesses, Rachel has a unique ability to help people see their circumstances with greater clarity, wisdom, and compassion. She believes deeply in the power of vulnerability and models it for others by embodying the practice of “going first” as she invites others to tell the truth about their own lives.This has been an ongoing conversation in our friendship, and Rachel continually helps me to remember (and believe in) the goodness of my body. We talk about:Being intentional about we talk to our kids about their bodies and foodThe power of rebelling "against standards that really shouldn’t be”How to practice believing in our own beauty as an experiment—and how it changes usGetting feisty and fighting for one another as we also practice fighting for ourselvesIdentifying and debunking the messages of "diet culture"Moving from controlling and abusing to honoring and trusting our bodiesWhat to do when you are struggling to believe that your body is good* * *Stay connected:Connect with Jillian on Instagram or Facebook or sign up for the monthly Permission Slips email newsletter!Want to book Jillian to speak or work with her as your coach? Learn more on her website.Subscribe to Permission Slips so you never miss an episode, and please share or review this podcast to help others find it!

"We all need dream defenders." Meet my friend, Jenni LaBrie, a speaker, coach, writer, and podcaster whose mission is to awaken others' belief in their own potential. She helps women trade burnout for hope so they can learn to dream again. (Spoiler alert: The world needs you to tap into your dreams!)In this conversation, we explore the connection between our identity and our purpose—how who we are is more important than anything that we do. Jenni talks about her writing journey, and how a season of desperation and her 2-hour commute led to a set of practices that have deeply shaped her life and faith. She offers a tool—the "sacred COMMUTE"—that invites us to encounter God in liminal spaces, those in-between moments that often slip through the cracks.Join us as we talk about facing our internal resistance, doing our own inner work first, and finding people who will help us fight for our dreams, even when we're scared. Your dreams matter, and they're worth defending.* * *RESOURCES:Connect with Jenni at jennilabrie.com or on Instagram @sacredcommuntersSacred COMMUTE checklist and other freebies can be found here* * *Stay connected:Please subscribe to Permission Slips so you never miss an episode!Connect with Jillian on Instagram or FacebookSign up for the monthly Permission Slips email newsletterIf you're willing, please share or review this podcast to help others learn about it!

Welcome to Permission Slips! In this inaugural episode, I share my hope for what you'll receive each time you listen to this podcast: I want to give you permission.Permission to pay attention to your life with greater curiosity and compassion.Permission to be exactly who you are and show up in the world as only you can.Permission to discover what it means to come more fully alive.Listen in for a bit of the backstory of how this show got started and what I hope it will offer you (plus how my 13-year-old helped me get out of my head). * * * Stay connected:Please subscribe to Permission Slips so you never miss an episode!Connect with Jillian on Instagram or FacebookSign up for the monthly Permission Slips email newsletterIf you're willing, please share or review this podcast to help others learn about it!

Welcome to Permission Slips, a space for you to practice paying attention to your life with self-compassion in order to experience the wholeness, purpose, and joy you’re made for.I’m Jillian DeBritz. I’m a life and leadership coach and recovering perfectionist who is learning with you how to give myself permission to be human. These conversations are meant to spark curiosity about where in your own life you might need permission to be a little kinder to yourself so you can embrace more of who you’re made to be in a world that desperately needs you to show up as only you can.As we journey together through topics related to identity, purpose, and pursuing greater health and wholeness, I hope these conversations will leave you feeling a little braver and a little less alone. Because, after all, we’re not meant to navigate the world by ourselves—we need one another.Let’s get curious, practice vulnerability, and be gentle with ourselves so that we can move forward with greater confidence, clarity, and courage. So take a deep breath and give yourself permission to receive whatever you need today. I'm so glad you're here.

Les discussions autour d’une directive contre les violences faites aux femmes sont bloquées par la France qui ne veut pas inclure la définition du viol dedans. L’eurodéputée Nathalie Colin-Oesterlé explique dans l’émission Europe du Mur des Podcasts les enjeux de débat.

In jener Zeit brachte man zu Jesus einen Stummen, der von einem Dämon besessen war. Er trieb den Dämon aus, und der Stumme konnte reden. Alle Leute staunten und sagten: So etwas ist in Israel noch nie geschehen.  Die Pharisäer aber sagten: Mit Hilfe des Anführers der Dämonen treibt er die Dämonen aus. Jesus zog durch alle Städte und Dörfer, lehrte in ihren Synagogen, verkündete das Evangelium vom Reich und heilte alle Krankheiten und Leiden. Als er die vielen Menschen sah, hatte er Mitleid mit ihnen; denn sie waren müde und erschöpft wie Schafe, die keinen Hirten haben. Da sagte er zu seinen Jüngern: Die Ernte ist groß, aber es gibt nur wenig Arbeiter. Bittet also den Herrn der Ernte, Arbeiter für seine Ernte auszusenden.  (© Ständige Kommission für die Herausgabe der gemeinsamen liturgischen Bücher im deutschen Sprachgebiet)

Die Franziskanerin Schwester Katharina gibt im DOMRADIO jeden Tag einen aktuellen Impuls aus ihrem Leben als Ordensfrau in Olpe.