The Dwelling Place with Lexie

From the kitchen to the workplace to the quiet of prayer, Colossians calls us to embody Christ’s presence in the ordinary. This episode is a gentle invitation to slow down, look up, and see the sacred in your everyday moments.You’ll learn:What it means to live “watchful and thankful”How to recognize God’s presence in the small and unseen placesA simple awareness prayer you can carry through your dayMentioned in This Episode:The Dwelling Place Journal — [download link]Connect with Lexie on Instagram [@lexmahaffey]Join Lexie's newsletter for devotionals, reflections, and next season’s updates.

Today’s episode explores how the book of Colossians shapes our relationships — not just our inner lives. Through a personal story, Scripture, and pastoral reflection, Lexie invites listeners to consider how Christ’s peace, wisdom, and love guide the way we relate to others.Drawing from Colossians 3:18–25, along with insights from Lysa TerKeurst and Dr. Henry Cloud, this episode offers a grounded look at boundaries, forgiveness, and what it means to walk in love without striving or control.You’ll also be guided through a reflective journaling practice and a closing prayer to help you carry these truths into your everyday relationships.In This Episode, You’ll Explore:How Colossians forms the way we love and relate to othersA metaphor from walking Milo that reveals our tendency to pull and controlWhat healthy boundaries protect — and why they matter The role of peace in guiding difficult conversations and conflictReflection questions to help you bring Christ’s lordship into your relationshipsReflection Questions:Where do you need to bring Christ’s lordship into your relationships right now?What rhythm of prayer or presence could help you walk wisely toward others?Who is walking with you in faith, and how can you encourage them this week?What would it look like to fulfill the ministry you’ve received from the Lord in your everyday relationships?Resources:Download The Dwelling Place Journal (click here)Connect on Instagram: @lexmahaffey

Today we’re exploring what it means to meet God in the small, mundane, everyday moments. Drawing from Colossians 3:17, Liturgy of the Ordinary, Brother Lawrence, and Henri Nouwen, Lexie invites you to see your daily rhythms as sacred — not because they are grand, but because God is near.This episode includes a guided imaginative prayer to help you practice the presence of Christ in your ordinary tasks.If you’ve been longing for a slower, gentler way to be with God in your real life… this is for you.In this episode you’ll learn:How Colossians 3:17 reshapes our view of everyday lifeWhy God doesn’t separate sacred and ordinaryHow spiritual formation happens in daily rhythms• Wisdom from Tish Harrison Warren, Brother Lawrence, and Henri NouwenA simple imaginative prayer to help you sense Jesus’ nearness throughout your dayA closing gratitude prayer to anchor your weekScripture:Colossians 3:17Quotes Mentioned:Tish Harrison Warren, Liturgy of the OrdinaryBrother Lawrence, Practicing the Presence of GodHenri NouwenResources:Download The Dwelling Place Journal — follow along with the spiritual practices this seasonConnect with Lexie on Instagram @lexmahaffeyIf this episode encouraged you:Share it with a friendLeave a rating or written reviewTag Lexie on Instagram — she loves hearing how you’re practicing the presence of Christ in your everyday life

In today’s episode of The Dwelling Place, we slow down with one simple but transformative invitation from Colossians 3:16:“Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly.”If your life feels wild, weary, or stretched thin, this episode guides you back into the steady, grounding presence of God’s Word. Through a gentle Lectio Divina practice, you’ll learn how to let Scripture take up residence in you — shaping your thoughts, softening your heart, and filling your days with gratitude.✨ In This EpisodeA centering prayer to quiet the heartA short teaching on Colossians 3:16A full Lectio Divina practice (three slow readings of Scripture + guided reflection)A closing blessing from Colossians 3:17This is a space to breathe again… to listen… to dwell.Mentioned in This EpisodeThe Dwelling Place Journal — download and follow along this season hereConnect with Lexie on Instagram @lexmahaffey

You’ve been given a new wardrobe — not one of perfection, but of presence. In this episode, we explore what it means to “put on” compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and love as Paul teaches in Colossians 3:12–14.Lexie shares a story about the seasons changing — how, just like reaching for that favorite fall sweater, we are invited to reach for a new way of living in Christ. You’ll be reminded that spiritual renewal is a process — one where we learn to dress our souls in what already belongs to us in Him.In this episode, you’ll learn:What it means to “put on” the new self (Colossians 3:12–14)Why compassion, kindness, and humility are spiritual clothingHow forgiveness and love complete our transformation in ChristA simple guided imaginative prayer to realign your heart with God’s loveMentioned in this episode:→ Download The Dwelling Place Journal — a free companion to this Colossians series→ Connect on Instagram @lexmahaffeyReflection Question:What does it look like for you to “put on love” in your relationships this week?

Have you ever realized you’re still carrying things that no longer fit who you are in Christ?In this episode, we walk through Colossians 3:5–11 and explore what it means to “put off the old self” and “put on the new.”Through a simple metaphor — cleaning out your closet — Lexie helps us see how following Jesus means letting go of old habits, patterns, and beliefs that no longer serve the person He’s shaping us to be.You’ll also be guided through a gentle journaling practice to help you name what you’re releasing and make space for renewal.In this episode:Why Paul’s call to “put to death” the old nature is really an invitation to freedomHow to recognize what no longer fits your new life in ChristA practical journaling exercise to help you release and renewReflection prompts to deepen your connection with GodScripture:Colossians 3:5–11Reflection Question:What are you still carrying that no longer fits the person God is shaping you to be?Practice:A guided journaling practice on releasing and renewalListen + Subscribe:✨ Subscribe to the newsletter for weekly reflections and guided spiritual practices: sign up here

When life feels foggy or uncertain, it’s easy to get lost in what’s right in front of us — the deadlines, the disappointments, the noise. But Colossians 3 invites us to lift our eyes and remember: our real life is hidden with Christ in God.In this episode, Lexie shares a story about finding direction in the fog, teaches through Colossians 3:1–4, and guides you through a journaling practice that helps you re-center your focus on what is eternal, not temporary.Whether you’re weary, distracted, or just longing to feel grounded again, this episode offers space to slow down and look up — to remember where your life is rooted and where your hope truly comes from.In this episode:What it means to live as someone raised with ChristHow to “set your sights on things above” in daily lifeA gentle, guided journaling practice to release what no longer serves youA written prayer for refocusing your heart on the eternalScripture Reference:Colossians 3:1–4Subscribe to the Newsletter hereDownload the transcript here.

We’ve all carried labels that were never meant to stick — not enough, too much, unworthy, forgotten. In Colossians 2:11–17, Paul reminds us that those labels were cut away when we came to Christ. In their place, we were given a new identity — one rooted in His love and freedom.In this episode, Lexie unpacks what it means to be “dead to the old, alive to the new” and how to actually live from your new identity in the everyday moments of life — from the way you speak to yourself to the way you show up in relationships.In this episode, you’ll learn:What Paul means when he says we’ve been “buried and raised with Christ”How to stop wearing old spiritual “name tags” that no longer define youSimple ways to practice living from your new identity in ChristEncouragement for the days when your old habits try to creep back inReflection Practice:Take a quiet moment this week to write down the labels you’ve been carrying — the words or beliefs that have shaped how you see yourself. Then, next to each one, write a new word that reflects who you are in Christ.(Example: Not enough → Chosen. Forgotten → Known. Inadequate → Complete in Him.)Scripture: Colossians 2:11–17Mentioned in this episode: lexiemahaffey.com/podcast Find me on Instagram @lexmahaffey

Have you ever felt like your faith used to be on fire—but lately, it feels like you’re just trying to keep it alive? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re exploring what it really means to be rooted in Christ — not just inspired for a season, but nourished, sustained, and built up in Him daily.Drawing from Colossians 2:6–7 and the imagery of a tree deeply planted in good soil, we’ll talk about:What it looks like to “walk in Christ” in everyday lifeWhy your roots matter — especially when life feels dryPractical, gentle ways to stay grounded in Jesus even when motivation fadesWhether you’re in a busy season, a quiet one, or a questioning one — this episode will help you return to the source of life and strength that never runs dry.Listen in to learn:How to recognize when your roots need tendingWhy depth matters more than growthSimple, everyday rhythms to help you stay rooted in ChristReflection Question:What’s been nourishing your soul — and what’s been depleting it?Subscribe & Connect:Join our newsletter for deeper reflections each weekFollow @lexmahaffey on Instagram for weekly encouragement

In today’s episode, we’re slowing down to explore one of the deepest questions we all wrestle with: What is my purpose?The world often tells us that purpose is something we have to earn — a title, a job, a dream achieved. But Scripture paints a different picture.In Colossians 1:18–22, Paul reminds us that purpose isn’t found in performance — it’s found in a Person. Everything — from galaxies to your ordinary Tuesday — finds its meaning and completion in Jesus.Through Him, God is reconciling everything back to Himself — restoring what was broken, renewing what feels forgotten, and bringing peace where there once was distance.In this episode, we’ll talk about:What it means to find your worth in being His rather than in what you doHow reconciliation changes not just your relationship with God, but how you love othersThree practical ways to live with purpose and reflect His heart in everyday lifeWhether you’re in a season of waiting, striving, or wondering if you’ve lost your way — today’s episode will remind you:You were made on purpose, for His purpose. You are being restored, made whole, and invited into His reconciling story.Resources:Download The Dwelling Place Journal — a free companion to help you reflect, write, and dwell deeper in each episode.Subscribe to the Newsletter for weekly devotionals, community updates, and reflections on dwelling with Jesus.Connect with LexieInstagram → ⁠@lexmahaffey⁠Website → ⁠lexiemahaffey.com⁠If this episode encourages you, share it with a friend or leave a review — it helps more women find this space of rest, reflection, and renewal.

In today’s episode, we’re slowing down with one of the most breathtaking passages in all of Scripture — Colossians 1:15–17. Paul reminds us that Jesus is not only the image of the invisible God, but the One through whom all things were created and the One who holds all things together.Through story, reflection, and a simple breath prayer, we’ll explore what it means to rest in the hands of the One who sustains both galaxies and our daily lives. Episode ResourcesSubscribe to The Dwelling Letter: Receive weekly encouragement and reflection prompts in your inbox.Download the Episode Transcript: www.lexiemahaffey.com/podcastGet The Dwelling Place Journal (Free Download): A guided companion to help you reflect, pray, and dwell deeper through each episode —download here

Welcome back to The Dwelling Place! In this first episode of our new season, Lexie invites you to slow down, open your Bible to Colossians, and rediscover the fullness of life in Christ.This episode explores why Colossians still speaks to us today — reminding us that Jesus is enough, that our identity is rooted in Him, and that when our roots go deep in His love, we can live with peace and purpose right where we are.In This Episode:Why Colossians matters for your everyday faithThe three major truths this book teaches us about ChristHow to live from abundance, not depletionThe story behind the letter — and how it still shapes us todayReflection question: Where are you tempted to add something to Jesus?Mentioned in this Episode:Colossians 1:9–12, Colossians 2:7, John 10:10Free Dwelling Place Journal Workbook — download your copy hereConnect with Lexie on Instagram @lexmahaffey or by email: [email protected] Prompt:What’s one word that describes what you hope this season with Jesus looks like?Tag Lexie on Instagram or email your word to be featured in a future episode!Rate & Review:If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend and leave a review! It helps more women discover this space to dwell, rest, and grow in Christ.

Have you ever felt like traditional quiet times just don’t work for you? Maybe you’ve tried to follow routines that leave you feeling more guilty than grounded. In this episode, we’re breaking down the myth of one-size-fits-all spirituality and exploring how your personality and life season shape the way you connect with God.I’ll walk you through five unique connection styles, offer practical ideas to help you build a rhythm that fits, and share a free quiz to help you discover your spiritual rhythm. It’s time to stop striving—and start abiding.🎧 Listen now + take the quiz → lexiemahaffey.com/podcast

Ever feel disconnected from God—even when you're trying your best? In this episode, I’m sharing how to reset your spiritual life with rhythms that actually work for your personality and season. No guilt. No pressure. Just simple, grace-filled practices to help you dwell with God daily.Grab the free Reset & Renew Guide: lexiemahaffey.com/podcastLearn more about coaching: https://www.lexiemahaffey.com/coaching

Is your time with God more like a quick visit than a place you truly live? In this episode, we unpack the biblical call to abide—to make our home in God’s presence, not just check in when we need Him. Through Scripture and reflection, discover what it means to shift from striving to staying, and how you can create rhythms that root your life in Him.Want more tools for dwelling? Sign up for exclusive resources and spiritual practices at lexiemahaffey.com📲 If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend and tag @lexmahaffey—let’s build a community that dwells deeply, together.

Welcome to the very first episode of The Dwelling Place! I’m Lexie Mahaffey, and I am so thrilled you’re here. Whether this is your first time hearing my voice or we’ve crossed paths before, I’m incredibly grateful you’ve decided to join me on this journey.This podcast has been a long time coming—a little dream that’s lived in the background of my heart for years. But I truly believe now is the time. Every step that’s led to this moment has felt intentional and God-ordained. And now, here we are. This space, this podcast, is as much for me as it is for you. I’m learning to dwell again, too.In today’s episode, I want to give you a sense of who I am—where I come from, what makes me laugh, what I’ve walked through, and why The Dwelling Place exists. You’ll hear some of my story: a small-town Illinois girl who followed Jesus through college, seminary, and ministry, all the way to the Pacific Northwest—where I now live with my labradoodle, Milo, and my soon-to-be husband, Michael.But more than just a personal intro, this episode is an invitation—to slow down, breathe deeply, and begin the journey of dwelling with God in a way that is yours. Not prescribed, not performance-based, but deeply personal and sustainable. If you’ve ever felt like traditional quiet time methods just don’t work for you, I see you. And I want to walk with you as you create rhythms that fit your real, beautiful, imperfect life.We’ll chat about the heart behind the name The Dwelling Place, what you can expect from future episodes, and how this podcast hopes to feel like a cozy, grace-filled space—like coffee with a friend who gets it.So grab your tea or coffee, snuggle in, and let’s begin. You belong here. Visit lexiemahaffey.com/podcast for show notes + a full transcript of this episode. Find me on Instagram @lexmahaffey.

✨ The Dwelling Place Podcast – Launching April 8 ✨ Subscribe now and never miss an episode!In this episode, you will receive a first look at what you can expect from our new podcast. This podcast is all about finding spiritual rhythms that work for YOU. No guilt, no pressure—just real conversations about faith, rest, and making space for God in our daily lives.  To learn more and to receive more encouraging tips, visit lexiemahaffey.com