The Mentor's Table

Send us Fan MailYou are invited to join my book development team. Listen in and comment on excerpts and focuses from each part of my book on surrender and spiritual disciplines. Who knows? You may even get a shoutout when the book gets published.Also, we're changing the pacing of the pod through the end of the summer: From May until September, we'll be dropping episodes every OTHER week. Pull up a chair 🪑 by letting me know if you read Prologues and Introductions.Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the Mentor's Table--a place where you can pull up a chair for deeper discussions about spiritual and emotional health with an uncomfortable focus on surrender.This episode may be unpopular, but I know the principle to be true. Listen the entire way through to hear not just why but what this word MUST be founded upon. It's counter-cultural, but more importantly, it's an act of obedience. It's a sign of surrender. Pull up a chair 🪑 by commenting on joyabad.com.SHOW NOTESTo schedule an online session with my life coach Jenna Zint, CLICK HERE. Tell her Joy sent you.The book that is rocking my world and expanding my faith is Redeeming Your Timeline by Troy A. Brewer. Highly recommend!Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailHow do you teach your children to make Spiritual Disciplines (or as I like to say: Surrender Formation), a regular part of their life rhythm? I tell you what we did, and my prayer is that you take these two principles and use them as inspiration to adjust your own rhythms to raise your children in the way God is leading you to. Here's a hint from my mentor and friend, Jim Wideman: "Children learn more from what is caught rather than taught." This isn't meant to be prescriptive, rather descriptive of what has played out in our family. I'd love to hear your feedback.Pull up a chair around the table at joyabad.com. To listen to my first two episodes about parenting, check out:Practical and Spiritual Lessons From Choosing a College For Our EldestReflections on Parenting: The Secret No One Is Talking AboutSupport the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailI haven't heard anyone else teaching this parenting principle, but it's vital. Even if having children is in your DISTANT future, this episode is for you. We're NOT talking about sleep training, discipline, or communication with your children. We're talking about how to ensure you don't have to parent alone (read: how to ensure you will have a community that is invested in your kids). And it all begins with the choices you make about how you spend your time NOW. For those who are already in the throes of parenting, it's not too late. The second best time to start is NOW. There is hope!Do you want to know what the law of sowing and reaping has to do with why my daughters haven't walked away from their faith? Pull up a chair 🪑 Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailToday I'm bringing some parenting reflections as the season of choosing a college for our first child begins to wrap up. Even if you think this season is too far off to bother learning now, please learn from me some clear first steps that began in elementary school that you're going to want to hear. Believe it or not, NOW is the time to start preparing (and it's not what you think).Pull up a chair 🪑 by leaving a comment on joyabad.com. I want to hear from you, veteran parents, what did you learn by trial and error? And you, parents with younger kids, what questions do you have about this season? Let's continue the conversation.Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailI wanted to share this conversation with you because it added so many important layers to our discussion about confirmation bias in February. Join me on As We Grow, as I talk with Gretchen, whose PhD program dovetailed so nicely into this topic, while she adds valuable components pulled from her area of expertise. And when you're finished listening to As We Grow, FOLLOW our show so you won't miss a future episode!Since we won't be airing a new episode on The Mentor's Table next week, we highly recommend you go and listen to this podcast that so beautifully demonstrates what we've been talking about for the last two months here at The Mentor's Table: " No.1 Christianity Expert: The Truth About Christianity! The Case for Jesus (Historian's Proof)" on Diary of a CEO.See you on the other side of spring break!JoySupport the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailAs technology develops, discerning something counterfeit from something real is becoming increasingly more difficult . . . IF your approach is wrong. But there IS a way to discern truth no matter how minuscule the false percentage is. It's all about where your focus is. Pull up a chair, and let's talk about it. 🪑 SHOW NOTESBlurry Creatures episode with Jamie Walden."When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. A stranger they will not follow, but they will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.” John 10:4-5 ESV"And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32 ESV"One who is full loathes honey, but to one who is hungry everything bitter is sweet." Proverbs 27:7 ESV"For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many astray." Matthew 24:5 ESVIn Genesis 27, Jacob tricks his father, Isaac, by pretending to be Esau to get the blessing. Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailWe are in a season of unprecedented disclosure, which means we have to have godly discernment to know what to do with all these new voices and pieces of information. For too long, we've elevated giving people "the benefit of the doubt" to a spiritual gift of sorts, but you won't find that in the Bible. Instead, we find a clear biblical standard for knowing when enough is enough. It's not showing biblical love to just blindly keep giving people the benefit of the doubt with no end. In Genesis 31, we find our example for discerning how to know when enough is enough. Pull up a chair! 🪑 Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailThe last four episodes have covered a lot of ground in how to form a God-honoring response to current events, so we thought it would be wise to consolidate a month's worth of information into this one summary. (Click on each WEEK to listen to a more in-depth conversation from each week.)WEEK 1 we were reminded that our number-one MO is to be people of love. It's what makes us stand apart as followers of Jesus. So if we are to be people of love, our words must be filtered through God's definition of love as explained in 1 Corinthians 13.WEEK 2 we talked about how to respond, namely SLOWLY. The Bible says, "Be quick to listen, SLOW TO SPEAK, SLOW TO BECOME ANGRY."WEEK 3 we began to define confirmation bias and how it clouds our ability to discern truth. This is a factor that we ALL need to be aware of and how it's affecting our subconscious. Not to miss!Finally, in WEEK 4, we talked about how it's important to be able to discern the "facts" we are being given. First that means having our own definition of truth firmly founded on the Word of God; second, that means we are responsible for choosing the source of our information. We are not victims to what information people give us; we are responsible and capable discerners of Truth.Pull up a chair 🪑Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailThis week we're expounding on the dangers of confirmation bias and focusing our attention on two key components:1. You must know you're foundational beliefs to understand where confirmation bias will come into play. If those beliefs don't line up with the Word of God or the character of God, that's more important than spitting out a response.2. God lives outside of space and time; He is not in a hurry to hear your response. He gave us the spiritual disciplines as a way to develop a rhythm of slow and steady in our lives; our response to current events is no different.Pull up a chair 🪑  by commenting on joyabad.com or Instagram.SHOW NOTESPart 1 of this conversation.Part 2 of this conversation.Part 3 of this conversation (where we begin defining "confirmation bias)Confirmation Bias on simplypsychology.org"End Times: Who's Really Influencing You Online" on the Eyes on the Right podcast.Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailWhat does the term "confirmation bias" have to do with formulating a God-honoring response to current events? Well, . . .  everything!In this episode, we'll define confirmation bias, talk about its effect on memory and recall, and discuss the subtle ways it skews your outlook on events and your ability to properly discern truth. Confirmation bias in and of itself is not bad, but it is important to name and define it, so you don't fall into the trap of choosing a response that is unaware of blind spots. Pull up a chair 🪑 by joining the conversation (see below).SHOW NOTESPart 1 of this conversation.Part 2 of this conversation.Confirmation Bias on simplypsychology.orgSpiritual Disciplines on The Mentor's Table:Remembering: Part 1 & Part 2Silence: Part 1 & Part 2Sabbath: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4Fasting: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we'll continue to build our God-honoring responses to current events. Not only are we called to walk in love but to take responsibility for our words that could potentially de-humanize the people we are talking about. Dehumanization is a slippery slope to "rejoicing in social injustices," which, according to 1 Corinthians 13:6, is NOT God's love.  We'll also talk about the importance of soul care and some practical tips to keep your soul energized and strong during this deluge of emotionally taxing current events. Let's be counter-cultural and slow down rather than jump on the urgent-train and feel compelled to spit out hot takes within moments after another painful current event causes our heads to spin again.Pull up a chair 🪑 SHOW NOTESPart 1 of this series: How to Formulate a God-Honoring Response to Current EventsJohn 13:35 NLT "Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples."I Corinthians 13:6 NLT "[Love] does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out."Isaiah 61:1-3 CJBThe Spirit of Adonai Elohim is upon me,because Adonai has anointed meto announce good news to the poor.He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted;to proclaim freedom to the captives,to let out into light those bound in the dark;to proclaim the year of the favor of Adonaiand the day of vengeance of our God;to comfort all who mourn,yes, provide for those in Tziyon who mourn,giving them garlands instead of ashes,the oil of gladness instead of mourning,a cloak of praise instead of a heavy spirit,so that they will be called oaks of righteousnessplanted by Adonai, in which he takes pride.Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailThis is only one component of a multi-layered and important conversation that followers of Jesus need to work through. My goal is not to prepare you for a debate-team-style win but to prepare you to be a representative of Jesus Christ in your words, actions, and posts on social media. This episode covers the first and most important filter we must all keep at the forefront of any response. We'll cover more layers in the following episodes, so be sure to subscribe to the pod so each new episode auto-populates in your feed. This IS NOT a stand-alone episode! Please stick around for the entire conversation, and reach out with your responses along the way. Let's work together to empower the Church to live as effective lights for God in this broken world.SHOW NOTES"A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver." Proverbs 25:11"So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” John 13:34-35Where this conversation began on As We Grow "BONUS EPISODE: On Division In the Church."Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailWhat if all that we're learning about tables doesn't just apply to our physical dining room tables, but rather, what if it applies to all of our virtual tables (i.e., social media platforms)? Who are you inviting to your table? Who are you excluding from your table? What does God have to say about our invites? Let's get into it.Pull up a chair 🪑  Comment below to join the conversation!SHOW NOTESSitting At the Feet of Rabbi Jesus: How the Jewishness of Jesus Can Transform Your Faith"The inclusion of sinners in the community of salvation, achieved in table-fellowship, is the most meaningful expression of the message of the redeeming love of God." Joachim Jeremias (pg. 149)"By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35 ESVEpisode on As We Grow where I began this conversation about unity over division: "BONUS EPISODE: Division in the Church"Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailIn this current cultural moment, conflict and division are rampant not just in the world but in the Church as well. Yet we all have a reminder in our homes that can serve as a symbol of peace and laying down our conflicts. This isn't just some theology I cooked up; this has biblical precedence. Let's talk about it. Pull up a chair 🪑 SHOW NOTESWhere Heaven Meets Earth with N.T. Wright on Blurry Creatures -- Another podcast discussing the power of a table (around minute 42:00).The story of Laban and Jacob reconciling over a meal is found in Genesis 31.Sitting At the Feet of Rabbi Jesus by Ann Spangler & Lois Tverberg -- Modern-day story of a table as a sanctuary of peace and a place where conflicts are laid down and not picked up again is found on pages 146-47.Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailLast week, we began our deep dive into the power of a TABLE. Part two of this conversation today focuses on the biblical precedent of regarding our dining table as a type of altar, which means we hosts are then the designated priests meant to represent the presence of God to those who gather around our table. There's so much to study when it comes to tables! I'm loving this. BONUS: We begin with a Bible-reading tip that has helped me recognize the frequency of themes in the Bible when I read through the Bible in a year.And, I finally remembered to add in a personal update at the end! I'll try to get that in on a more regular basis. This week, I'm sharing my intention/focus/habit for 2026 and what it has to do with tables and my family. Hint: I was convicted by a Joe Rogan podcast. Pull up a chair. 🪑 SHOW NOTES"Episode 178: Dr. Matthew Sleeth" on That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsReforesting Faith: What Trees Teach Us About the Nature of God and His Love For Us by Matthew SleethMoses, Aaron, & 70 elders share a ceremonial meal with God on Mt. Sinai: Exodus 24:1-18Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus: How the Jewishness of Jesus Can Transform Your FaithThe Joe Rogan Experience: #2424 - Jelly RollThe episode where I talk about my conviction to intentionally make space for long-form conversations in my life: "The Big Bonus Episode" on As We Grow.Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailEver wonder why we chose the name, The Mentor's TABLE? I've always been drawn to tables, and as I began to study Jewish culture, I learned that gathering around a table is not only nourishing physically but also relationally. In fact, historically, an invitation to a table was not just for a meal but also inherent in that invitation was a promise of protection that went along with hospitality. Here at the Mentor's Table, I take that responsibility seriously. I don't just want to nourish your spirit with teachings from the Bible, but I also invite you to share with me your struggles, and I will advocate for you spiritually as well.Pull up a chair 🪑. Let's talk about it.  SHOW NOTESSitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus: How the Jewishness of Jesus Can Transform Your Faith by Ann Spangler & Lois Tverberg (at the time of this recording, the ebook is free on kindleunlimited!).Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailThis is about as passionate as Joy gets! You're going to want to sit down and make some space to be present while listening to this one. Pull up a chair 🪑 Please note, we are taking the last two weeks of December off. This is a great time to catch up on any episodes you may have missed. The Mentor's Table will resume on January 7th, 2026. SHOW NOTESAdvent Week 3: JoyThe Bible Project video on the biblical meaning of JOY.The Bible Project podcast deep dive about JOY in the Bible--highly recommend!Joy's other podcast: As We Grow (New episode releasing on December 29th).Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailIn this merry season of hustle and hurry, let's commit to intentionally making space for the sacred, simply setting aside small pockets of time to fix our eyes on what's most important--God. For me, this looks like a rhythm of observing Advent, namely in following Bible reading plans for the four themes and, my favorite, incorporating fire 🔥 How do you find moments to hold the sacred in this busy season? Text the show (above), and tell me all about it!FAVORITE ADVENT RESOURCESBible Project | Advent Advent Video SeriesAdvent Reading PlansAdvent Podcast Series: Hope & Peace"Waiting, Longing, Rejoicing, and Beholding with Rich Villodas" on the That Sounds Fun podcast with Annie F. DownsSupport the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailNovember was a month full of traveling, and I finally get to share some of it with you! Plus, the busyness of November crashes right into the start of one of my favorite seasons, Advent, and with it comes a noticeable shift in focus. As we begin to transition into winter, I'm taking time to name what matters and set my intentions toward not letting it race by. Let's talk about it. Pull up a chair 🪑 I'd love to hear from you . . .1. What is your word/focus for this Advent/winter season?2. What are you saying no to so that you can say yes to what matters?Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailIn our final episode of the "Whole-Body Gratitude" series, we're talking about what's going on in our brains when we're focusing on gratitude. More than a dopamine hit, we're getting whole-life change. Wanna learn more? Pull up a chair 🪑 SHOW NOTESEpisode 1 in the "Whole-Body Gratitude" series.Episode 2 in the "Whole-Body Gratitude" seriesEpisode 3 in the "Whole-Body Gratitude" seriesWhere we discussed the value of remembering on The Mentor's TableBait of Satan by John BevereVictorious Emotions by Wendy BacklundCONNECT WITH JENNAInstagram: @jennazintHabit Lab podcast with Jenna ZintMarriage Lab podcast with Jenna & Aaron ZintSchedule a coaching session here.Benefit from her teaching gifts by purchasing one of her e-courses here.Here are a few of the most impactful Habit Lab episodes I've listened to:Part 1: Breaking Free From Over-Responsibility (listen to parts 2 & 3 as well)Quit Mind Reading! (Stop Assuming. Start Asking) The title says it all!Learning to be On Time(ish)--This is way more about showing up as your best self and learning how to face pain from weaknesses than about just being on time. Offended? Check Your Boundaries If you're going through a painful situation with a loved one, this will guide you through your pain and help you find a helpful next step forward.Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailGood intentions fall short when choosing to form new habits, even a gratitude habit! Instead, we need concrete handholds that we can place around our new habit that will empower us to see it through until it becomes effortless. That's what we're talking about today with Jenna Zint--the habit queen! It's not about finding habits to incorporate; it's about naming the habits that are already forming us, and then choosing how we will be formed moving foward. Pull up a chair 🪑 SHOW NOTESEpisode 1 in the "Whole-Body Gratitude" series.Episode 2 in the "Whole-Body Gratitude" seriesCONNECT WITH JENNA:Instagram: @jennazintHabit Lab podcast with Jenna ZintMarriage Lab podcast with Jenna & Aaron ZintSchedule a coaching session here.Benefit from her teaching gifts by purchasing one of her e-courses here.Here are a few of the most impactful Habit Lab episodes I've listened to:Part 1: Breaking Free From Over-Responsibility (listen to parts 2 & 3 as well)Quit Mind Reading! (Stop Assuming. Start Asking) The title says it all!Learning to be On Time(ish)--This is way more about showing up as your best self and learning how to face pain from weaknesses than about just being on time. Offended? Check Your Boundaries If you're going through a painful situation with a loved one, this will guide you through your pain and help you find a helpful next step forward.Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailIn part two of this interview, we're hearing different forms of Jenna's gratitude habits, and we're noticing which forms of hearing about her gratitude give us the most benefits. Pull up a chair. I know you're going to get some good inspiration from this one!SHOW NOTESEpisode 1 in the "Whole-Body Gratitude" series.CONNECT WITH JENNAInstagram: @jennazintHabit Lab podcastMarriage Lab podcast with Jenna & Aaron ZintSchedule a coaching session here.Benefit from her teaching gifts by purchasing one of her e-courses here."Grateful" song by Saint Finnikin"Essentials: The Science of Gratitude and How to Build a Gratitude Practice" on The Huberman Lab podcast.Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailWe're trying something new this month--an interview with someone I have so much respect for, and I know you as listeners will love hearing her too. It's my life coach and fellow sister in Christ--Jenna Zint!SHOW NOTESCONNECT WITH JENNA:Instagram: @jennazintHabit Lab podcastMarriage Lab podcast with Jenna & Aaron Zint"Scientist vs Judge: Curiosity Over Contempt"--the principle that transformed my life and made me a devoted student of the Zint's teachings.Schedule a coaching session here.Benefit from her teaching gifts by purchasing one of her e-courses here.Victorious Emotions by Wendy BacklundGood Inside by Dr. Becky KennedySupport the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailI used to think the opposite of belief is simply unbelief--either you give mental consent with your mind or not, but according to John Bevere's book Bait of Satan, the Bible has given us the opposite of belief, and we've missed it. Pull up a chair, and let's talk about it.SHOW NOTESBait of Satan by John Bevere"Shema" video from the Bible ProjectConcerning my personal update . . ."Re-establishing Habits After Vacation" on Jenna's Habit Lab podcast.Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailI've always heard that a follower of Jesus is supposed to demolish strongholds in the mind, but is there such thing as a positive stronghold? Does that mean strongholds can be built, not just torn down? Pull up a chair.SHOW NOTES"Let's Take a Minute to Reflect" Mentor's Table episode about being EXPECTANT in the fall (skip to minute 18:00)Jenna's Habit Reboot Course"Seasonally Editing Your Habits" Habit Lab podcastBait of Satan by John BevereVictorious Emotions by Wendy BacklundAs We Grow "Book Review: Victorious Emotions by Wendy Backlund""A New Spiritual Discipline?" & "Part 2" from Mentor's Table about the power of remembering.Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailSchool has started. The holidays are approaching. Sports are in full gear. The summer furniture needs to be brought in. Oh, and don't even get me started on finding time to read the three titles I'm juggling. I get it. It's a BUSY season! Circumstances don't exactly lend themself to taking time to rest or practice silence and solitude. So what do I do if my schedule just doesn't let up? Pull up a chair! 🪑 SHOW NOTESExodus 14:14 "The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still."My Book Review: I Don't Even Like Women by Natalie RunionAdd to your Amazon wishlist: I Don't Even Like Women: And Other Lies That Get in the Way of Sacred SisterhoodSupport the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailWhether you're new to spiritual disciplines or you've tried to begin a new rhythm and found it to be difficult, this episode is for you. Today we're talking about three tips to make your start or follow through just a little bit easier. I also talk about the books I'm reading that are rocking my world. Text the show and tell us the books you're loving right now too!SHOW NOTESPodcast: "On Spiritual Battles & God's Promises" on As We GrowBooks:Victorious Emotions by Wendy BacklundBait of Satan by John Bevere (at the time of this recording, the audiobook is only 99 cents!)Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailBefore we forge forward, let's take a minute to reflect. There's been a lot going on in our nation and a lot of emotions running high. It feels like everything around me is best described as frantic. I believe as apprentices of Jesus, we've been called to a different rhythm in the midst of the storm. Let's talk about it.Here's where we talked about it on my other podcast As We Grow: "On Rest and Grand Learnings"More thoughts on Sabbath from Season One:The HOW & WHY of Our Family's Sabbath RhythmHow I Began My Sabbath RhythmReframing Resistance to SabbathHow To Start Your Own Sabbath Rhythm Add your voice to the table here . . .Instagram: @joyabaddotcomWebsite: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected] up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailNew to the Mentor's Table? Welcome!Already have a seat at the table? Welcome back!Here's a little preview of what we have planned for you this season. You'll notice we've shined up and polished a few things, giving you a better overall experience. I can't wait for you to join in on the conversation!Let us know what discipleship hacks and pep talks you need right now, and we'll try to address them in an upcoming episode. Be sure to FOLLOW the show, and we'll see you back at the table for Season Two on October 1st, 2025!Add your voice to the table here . . .Instagram: @joyabaddotcomWebsite: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected] up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailOn this final episode in our Summer REPLAY series, we're bringing you the most popular episode from season one. I was a little surprised by this choice, but it sent a loud-and-clear message to me that you want more discipleship hacks and tips to hold on to when life gets hard. So that's what our focus will be in season two--short, real-talk sessions about what to do when you don't know what to do. I'm excited to see where God will take us. Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode!Next time on the pod we'll preview what Season Two will look like. I've spent the summer tweaking and refining this podcast so that it can better meet your needs, and I can't wait to share about what we'll be doing better here at the Table. SHOW NOTESLinks from this episode:If you missed the first episode on silence, check it out here.Places where we can continue this conversation:In the comments right here.Email at [email protected] Instagram @joyabaddotcomStay up to date on all our conversations and the resources I’m creating for you by subscribing to my monthly newsletter. Our next episode will drop on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025.Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailIf you've been playing around with the idea of starting a sabbath rhythm, but you're feeling tired, overwhelmed, or that it's impossible, then this is your sign to START LISTENING NOW. Listen to this episode and my small start, and listen for the kind invitation to start even smaller based on what works best for YOU.Better yet, after listening, head to www.joyabad.com and sign up for my FREE Couch-to-Sabbath Guide. I've done all the thinking and planned out the teeny tiny steps to empower you to get started right away. Remember, Jesus' own words were that Sabbath was designed to MEET YOUR NEEDS. Full stop. It's not about a list of dos and don'ts, or a list of rules and obligations. It's a rhythm that meets your needs. I can hear a collective sigh just typing those wordsLet's get started today!Click below to listen to our three other episodes about SABBATH:How to Start Your Own Sabbath RhythmThe How & the Why of Our Family's Sabbath RhythmReframing Resistance to Sabbath (a better title would've been--How to Deal With Resistance to Sabbath)Here are some of my favorite resources I turned to when I began my sabbath rhythm: (contains affiliate links)BOOKSThe Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer. This is where sabbath all began for me! The book covers many spiritual disciplines, not just sabbath. It's my favorite gateway into making spiritual disciplines a life rhythm.Subversive Sabbath by  A.J. Swoboda | This book has some fantastic teachings about sabbath, and it's a classic "eat the meat and spit out the bones" book. I suggest inviting the Spirit to guide you with discernment as you read.The Invitation to a Journey by M. Robert Mulholland Jr. | This is a fantastic starting point as well, beginning with establishing why spiritual disciplines are so foundational to living your best life. I personally plan to revisit this one again soon. PODCASTSSabbath 01: Stop from Rule of Life Podcast. This is the first in a series of four teachings that complements practicingtheway.org's free sabbath discipleship curriculum. Highly recommend the doing the discipleship series with a small group and complementing it with listening to this podcast series.Sabbath (ft. Tyler Staton) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace from the John Mark Comer Teachings podcast. (There are many more JMC teachings about sabbath iSupport the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailConfession: I don't love this title. I don't think it accurately portrays this important discussion about sabbath that, honestly, I haven't heard much teaching on anywhere else. A better title would be "What To Do When You Face Resistance (from within or from other people) When You Begin a Sabbath Rhythm." That's a mouthful! Maybe that's why I chose the original title ;-)Also, tune in for an important announcement at the beginning! <3SHOW NOTESClick below to listen to our other episodes about SABBATH from Season One:The How & the Why of Our Family's Sabbath RhythmHow I Began My Sabbath RhythmHow to Start Your Own Sabbath RhythmHere are some of my favorite resources I turned to when I began my sabbath rhythm: (may contain affiliate links)BOOKSThe Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer. This is where sabbath all began for me! The book covers many spiritual disciplines, not just sabbath. It's my favorite gateway into making spiritual disciplines a life rhythm.Subversive Sabbath by  A.J. Swoboda | This book has some fantastic teachings about sabbath, and it's a classic "eat the meat and spit out the bones" book. I suggest inviting the Spirit to guide you with discernment as you read.The Invitation to a Journey by M. Robert Mulholland Jr. | This is a fantastic starting point as well, beginning with establishing why spiritual disciplines are so foundational to living your best life. I personally plan to revisit this one again soon. PODCASTSSabbath 01: Stop from Rule of Life Podcast. This is the first in a series of four teachings that complements practicingtheway.org's free sabbath discipleship curriculum. Highly recommend the doing the discipleship series with a small group and complementing it with listening to this podcast series.Sabbath (ft. Tyler Staton) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace from the John Mark Comer Teachings podcast. There are many more JMC teachings about sabbath in this podcast playlist. When I need a refresher as to why we sabbath, this podcast is where I go for inspiration and motivation to get me back on track.*NEW PODCAST! As We Grow with Gretchen & Joy. Check it out!Places where we can continue this conversation:Text the show with the link at the top.Email me at [email protected] Instagram Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailToday I am sharing with you a new podcast I've been working on with someone I am so excited for you to meet--my friend Gretchen. You're going to love her! You're also going to love the different side of me that Gretchen brings out, our laughter, and the raw conversations and confessions we share each episode. Here's Episode One "On Being Loving & Finding Your Voice" of this bi-monthly (and then some) podcast for you to enjoy. Be sure to search for "As We Grow" with Gretchen & Joy wherever you listen to podcasts, and SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss any episodes. (We've already released episode two as well!).Let us know what you think! Find us on Instagram @aswegrowpod and leave us a comment.Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailOver the summer we'll be re-releasing some of our most popular episodes from season one. This week we are revisiting "How to Start Your Own Sabbath Rhythm." This episode originally aired March 19, 2024. Pull up a chair.Note: You can now support the show by clicking “Support the Show” in the show notes below. We are so thankful for any contribution that helps diffuse costs on our end so we can keep providing helpful content to you.Show Notes:You guys! If you've been playing around with the idea of starting a sabbath rhythm, but you're feeling tired, overwhelmed, or that it's impossible, then this is your sign to START LISTENING NOW. After listening to this episode, let me know if you still feel overwhelmed, or if you feel empowered to start small right away.Better yet, after listening, head to www.joyabad.com and sign up for my FREE Couch-to-Sabbath Guide. I've done all the thinking and planned out the teeny tiny steps to empower you to get started right away. Remember, Jesus' own words were that Sabbath was designed to MEET YOUR NEEDS. Full stop. It's not about a list of dos and don'ts, or a list of rules and obligations. It's a rhythm that meets your needs. I can hear a collective sigh just typing those wordsLet's get started today!Click below to listen to our three previous episodes about SABBATH:The How & the Why of Our Family's Sabbath RhythmHow I Began My Sabbath RhythmReframing Resistance to Sabbath (a better title would've been--How to Deal With Resistance to Sabbath)Here are some of my favorite resources I turned to when I began my sabbath rhythm: (may contain affiliate links)BOOKSThe Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer. This is where sabbath all began for me! The book covers many spiritual disciplines, not just sabbath. It's my favorite gateway into making spiritual disciplines a life rhythm.Subversive Sabbath by  A.J. Swoboda | This book has some fantastic teachings about sabbath, and it's a classic "eat the meat and spit out the bones" book. I suggest inviting the Spirit to guide you with discernment as you read.The Invitation to a Journey by M. Robert Mulholland Jr. | This is a fantastic starting point as well, beginning with establishing why spiritual disciplines are so foundational to living your best life. I personally plan to revisit this one again soon. PODCASTSSabbath 01: Stop from Rule of Life Podcast. This is the first in a series of four teachings that complements practicingtheway.org's free sabbath diSupport the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailOver the summer we'll be re-releasing some of our most popular episodes from season one. Next on the list is "A NEW Spiritual Discipline." This episode originally aired on December 4, 2024. Pull up a chair.SHOW NOTESThis is a bold statement, but I think I've discovered a NEW spiritual discipline. What are your thoughts? How does this discipline help develop your surrender muscles? How has this discipline/practice helped you in the past? Links:Finish this discussion by listening to PART 2 here.The Bible Project's Hope videoMy favorite book on spiritual disciplines My favorite resource for spiritual disciplinesPlaces where we can continue this conversation:In the comments on joyabad.comEmail at [email protected] Instagram @joyabaddotcomStay up to date on all our conversations and the resources I’m creating for you by subscribing to my monthly newsletter on joyabad.com. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss it.Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailOver the summer we'll be re-releasing some of our most popular episodes from season one. First on the list is "Surrendering Even When You 'Know' Better." This episode originally aired on November 20, 2024. Enjoy!SHOW NOTESIn today’s episode, we’re going to step on some of my fellow recovering-control-freak’s toes. We’ll start with Jesus asking Simon (Peter) to lower his nets in the sea after he’s been fishing all night and caught nothing. As a fisherman by trade, Peter KNOWS BETTER, yet he answers, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets” (Luke 5:5 esv).When we’re talking about God’s invitation to surrender, there is no caveat that says we can wait until it starts to make sense to us.How About You?Which of your past experiences does Peter’s example trigger in your memory?Do you still find yourself hung up on waiting for the understanding to come before the surrender?  Are there any practices/habits you have implemented that have helped you be able to surrender before you understood the why?Places where we can continue this conversation:In the comments on joyabad.comEmail at [email protected] Instagram @joyabaddotcomStay up to date on all our conversations and the resources I’m creating for you by subscribing to my monthly newsletter on joyabad.com. Our next episode in our Summer Replay series will drop on Wednesday, July 9th. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss it.Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailIn this season finale, we jump in with questions about fasting that you’re afraid to ask. This episode is packed with powerful information that will keep you motivated on your fasting journey. As with all spiritual practices, we want to remind you that the goal is formation, and formation always takes time . . . lots of it. Start small, and like the other practices, begin with asking God what He wants you to do, and then follow that.We’re signing off for the summer to focus on developing some other resources for you. Until then, take some time to catch up on episodes that you missed. But most importantly, please hit the subscribe button wherever you listen to this podcast. That will insure that our first episode of season two will automatically populate your feed when it drops. And if you wanted to get me a present for the summer, I sure would love it if you shared your favorite episode from this season with one of your friends. Let’s bring more voices around the table this fall.Happy summer!Fasting Resources to Get You Started: (may contain affiliate links)BOOKSGod's Chosen Fast by Arthur Wallis. This tiny but mighty book is life-changing! As the subtitle states, it's "a spiritual and practical guide to fasting." That's it. Order it now. You won't regret it.Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster. “Fasting reveals the things that control us.”Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer.PODCASTSSTART HERE: “We Don’t Talk About Fasting, No, No” The first episode from this series. “Why We Fast Part 1: The One Where I Get Really Excited” — Our why is both spiritual and physical. In this first part, we talk about the first three reasons why we fast and dive into what’s going on physically in our bodies during a fast.“Why We Fast Part 2: The One Where I Can’t Stop on Time”—This is part two of our “why” for fasting. We’ll explore more reasons why spiritually and physically we fast. Knowledge is power and can give you the motivation you need to stick out a longer fast.“What Happens If You Don’t Eat For 72 Hours?!” by Dr. Mindy Pelz. This covers all the physical benefits of fasting and touches on how to break a fast. There’s a ton of great information in this one!RESOURCESPracticing the Way 4-week small group curriculum on fasting. This curriculum is completely free! It's beautiful, practical, and easy to navigate. Anyone can sign up (you don't have to lead a small group through it--but it does add more depth). You will have to create Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailI just can't stop talking about this! If you haven't already, start with Part One where we dig into the first two reasons why we fast, and today you can add on Part Two with even more biblical and scientific study behind the benefits of fasting. If you've never studied fasting, this is the episode for you to motivate you to start this rhythm.Pull up a chair here at The Mentor's Table, and join the discussion as we continue this multi-part series on the spiritual discipline of fasting. Fasting Resources to Get You Started: (may contain affiliate links)BOOKSGod's Chosen Fast by Arthur Wallis. This tiny but mighty book is life-changing! As the subtitle states, it's "a spiritual and practical guide to fasting." That's it. Order it now. You won't regret it.Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster. “Fasting reveals the things that control us.”Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer.PODCASTSSTART HERE: “We Don’t Talk About Fasting, No, No” The first episode from this series. “Why We Fast Part 1: The One Where I Get Really Excited” — part one of this episode."To Starve the Flesh and Feed the Spirit" on the John Mark Comer Teachings Podcast. You'll recognize a lot of this content because this is where I first learned it all! RESOURCESPracticing the Way 4-week small group curriculum on fasting. This curriculum is completely free! It's beautiful, practical, and easy to navigate. Anyone can sign up (you don't have to lead a small group through it--but it does add more depth). You will have to create a login to be able to access it.Places where we can continue this conversation:Right here in the comments.Email at [email protected] Instagram @joyabaddotcomStay up to date on all our conversations and the resources I’m creating for you by subscribing to my monthly newsletter and get my Couch-to-Sabbath guide for FREE. Our final episode of Season One will drop on May 21, 2025. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts.Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailYou’ll be hard pressed to find someone more passionate about fasting! In this episode, you can hear the energy in Joy’s voice as she begins to outline why we fast. This isn’t just a look at the spiritual side of fasting, but it’s a combination of the physical benefits of fasting that science is currently uncovering. If you need a little push to motivate you to begin a rhythm of fasting, this is the episode for you.Pull up a chair here at The Mentor's Table, and join the discussion as we continue this multi-part series on the spiritual discipline of fasting. What has your experience been with fasting? Let us know in the comments.Fasting Resources to Get You Started: (Contains affiliate links)BOOKSGod's Chosen Fast by Arthur Wallis. This tiny but mighty book is life-changing! As the subtitle states, it's "a spiritual and practical guide to fasting." That's it. Order it now. You won't regret it.Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster. This is the book I mentioned that compares spiritual disciplines to a trellis.Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer.PODCASTSSTART HERE: “We Don’t Talk About Fasting, No, No” The first episode from this series. "To Starve the Flesh and Feed the Spirit" on the John Mark Comer Teachings Podcast. You'll recognize a lot of this content because this is where I first learned it all! "Luminary Interview: Dr. Alison Cook" For those of you who have a difficult relationship with food, fasting is way less accessible. Here's a great conversation with a licensed therapist and follower of Jesus who talks you through how to approach fasting."Fasting (ft. Tyler Staton) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E6" While this is on JMC's teaching podcast, the it's actually Tyler Staton (pastor of Bridgetown Church) who is teaching, and he does a fantastic job providing a different voice and angle to the subject.The Miracle Doctor: EVERYONE should start fasting right now! (New Science) Dr. Mindy Pelz. This is the resource I offer with disclaimers: Dr. Pelz comes from purely a scientific background. This episode contains explicit language.RESOURCESPracticing the Way 4-week small group curriculum on fasting. This curriculum is completely free! It's beautiful, practical, and easy to navigate. Anyone can sign up (you don't have to lead a small group through it-Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailWhile there's a lot of buzz about fasting in the health and wellness world, it tends to be hush-hush topic in the modern-day church. In this episode we'll talk about what IS fasting? Why all the buzz? Conversely, we'll also talk about what ISN'T fasting. This episode is going to step on some toes, but it's meant to sharpen the edges of this powerful discipline God has designed for us that brings maximum connection with His Spirit and transforms our physical bodies. Pull up a chair here at The Mentor's Table, and join the discussion as we begin a multi-part series on the spiritual discipline of fasting. What has your experience been with fasting? Let us know in the comments.Fasting Resources to Get You Started: (may contain affiliate links)BOOKSGod's Chosen Fast by Arthur Wallis. This tiny but mighty book is life-changing! As the subtitle states, it's "a spiritual and practical guide to fasting." That's it. Order it now. You won't regret it.PODCASTS (Lots of JMC this time! Sorry not sorry.)"To Starve the Flesh and Feed the Spirit" on the John Mark Comer Teachings Podcast. You'll recognize a lot of this content because this is where I first learned it all! "Luminary Interview: Dr. Alison Cook" For those of you who have a difficult relationship with food, fasting is way less accessible. Here's a great conversation with a licensed therapist and follower of Jesus who talks you through how to approach fasting."Fasting (ft. Tyler Staton) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E6" While this is on JMC's teaching podcast, the it's actually Tyler Staton (pastor of Bridgetown Church) who is teaching, and he does a fantastic job providing a different voice and angle to the subject.RESOURCEPracticing the Way 4-week small group curriculum on fasting. This curriculum is completely free! It's beautiful, practical, and easy to navigate. Anyone can sign up (you don't have to lead a small group through it--but it does add more depth). You will have to create a login to be able to access it.Places where we can continue this conversation:Right here in the comments.Email at [email protected] Instagram @joyabaddotcomStay up to date on all our conversations and the resources I’m creating for you by subscribing to my monthly newsletter and get my Couch-to-Sabbath guide for FREE. Our next episode will drop on April 23rd, 2025. Subscribe nowSupport the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailYou guys! If you've been playing around with the idea of starting a sabbath rhythm, but you're feeling tired, overwhelmed, or that it's impossible, then this is your sign to START LISTENING NOW. After listening to this episode, let me know if you still feel overwhelmed, or if you feel empowered to start small right away.Better yet, after listening, head to www.joyabad.com and sign up for my FREE Couch-to-Sabbath Guide. I've done all the thinking and planned out the teeny tiny steps to empower you to get started right away. Remember, Jesus' own words were that Sabbath was designed to MEET YOUR NEEDS. Full stop. It's not about a list of dos and don'ts, or a list of rules and obligations. It's a rhythm that meets your needs. I can hear a collective sigh just typing those wordsLet's get started today!Click below to listen to our three previous episodes about SABBATH:The How & the Why of Our Family's Sabbath RhythmHow I Began My Sabbath RhythmReframing Resistance to Sabbath (a better title would've been--How to Deal With Resistance to Sabbath)Here are some of my favorite resources I turned to when I began my sabbath rhythm: (may contain affiliate links)BOOKSThe Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer. This is where sabbath all began for me! The book covers many spiritual disciplines, not just sabbath. It's my favorite gateway into making spiritual disciplines a life rhythm.Subversive Sabbath by  A.J. Swoboda | This book has some fantastic teachings about sabbath, and it's a classic "eat the meat and spit out the bones" book. I suggest inviting the Spirit to guide you with discernment as you read.The Invitation to a Journey by M. Robert Mulholland Jr. | This is a fantastic starting point as well, beginning with establishing why spiritual disciplines are so foundational to living your best life. I personally plan to revisit this one again soon. PODCASTSSabbath 01: Stop from Rule of Life Podcast. This is the first in a series of four teachings that complements practicingtheway.org's free sabbath discipleship curriculum. Highly recommend the doing the discipleship series with a small group and complementing it with listening to this podcast series.Sabbath (ft. Tyler Staton) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace from the John Mark Comer Teachings podcast. I referenced this teaching by Tyler Staton in the podcast today. Fantastic perspective shift for sabbath as a rhythm. (There are many more JMC teachings abSupport the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailThis topic isn't mentioned in most teachings about sabbath--you will feel resistance from within to stop sabbathing (or never start), and you will feel resistance from others around also discouraging you. What do you do with those feelings? Let's talk about it. Pull up a chair.If you have questions about sabbath that you would like to submit for a future Q&R (question and response) episode, please comment below or email me [email protected] below to listen to our two previous episodes about SABBATH:The How & the Why of Our Family's Sabbath RhythmHow I Began My Sabbath RhythmHere are some of my favorite resources I turned to when I began my sabbath rhythm: (may contain affiliate links)BOOKSThe Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer. This is where sabbath all began for me! The book covers many spiritual disciplines, not just sabbath. It's my favorite gateway into making spiritual disciplines a life rhythm.Subversive Sabbath by  A.J. Swoboda | This book has some fantastic teachings about sabbath, and it's a classic "eat the meat and spit out the bones" book. I suggest inviting the Spirit to guide you with discernment as you read.The Invitation to a Journey by M. Robert Mulholland Jr. | This is a fantastic starting point as well, beginning with establishing why spiritual disciplines are so foundational to living your best life. I personally plan to revisit this one again soon. PODCASTSSabbath 01: Stop from Rule of Life Podcast. This is the first in a series of four teachings that complements practicingtheway.org's free sabbath discipleship curriculum. Highly recommend the doing the discipleship series with a small group and complementing it with listening to this podcast series.Sabbath (ft. Tyler Staton) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace from the John Mark Comer Teachings podcast. I referenced this teaching by Tyler Staton in the podcast today. Fantastic perspective shift for sabbath as a rhythm. (There are many more JMC teachings about sabbath in this podcast playlist. When I need a refresher as to why we sabbath, this podcast is where I go for inspiration and motivation to get me back on track.)Places where we can continue this conversation:Right here in the comments.Email at [email protected] Instagram @joyabaddotcomStay up to date on all our conversations and the resources I’m creating for you by Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailLast time we began our discussion about the spiritual practice of sabbathing--how and why we do it. In this episode, I get into the details about how I started my sabbath rhythm and the loooooooong process it took to develop a rhythm that eventually included my family. Pull up a chair.If you have questions about sabbath that you would like to submit for a future Q&R episode, please comment below or email me [email protected] are some of my favorite resources I turned to when I began my sabbath rhythm: (may contain affiliate links)BOOKSThe Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer. This is where sabbath all began for me! The book covers many spiritual disciplines, not just sabbath. It's my favorite gateway into making spiritual disciplines a life rhythm.Subversive Sabbath by  A.J. Swoboda | This book has some fantastic teachings about sabbath, and it's a classic "eat the meat and spit out the bones" book. I suggest inviting the Spirit to guide you with discernment as you read.The Invitation to a Journey by M. Robert Mulholland Jr. | This is a fantastic starting point as well, beginning with establishing why spiritual disciplines are so foundational to living your best life. I personally plan to revisit this one again soon. PODCASTSSabbath 01: Stop from Rule of Life Podcast. This is the first in a series of four teachings that complements practicingtheway.org's free sabbath discipleship curriculum. Highly recommend the doing the discipleship series with a small group and complementing it with listening to this podcast series.Sabbath (ft. Tyler Staton) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace from the John Mark Comer Teachings podcast. I referenced this teaching by Tyler Staton in the podcast today. Fantastic perspective shift for sabbath as a rhythm. (There are many more JMC teachings about sabbath in this podcast playlist. When I need a refresher as to why we sabbath, this podcast is where I go for inspiration and motivation to get me back on track.)Places where we can continue this conversation:Email at [email protected] Instagram @joyabaddotcomStay up to date on all our conversations and the resources I’m creating for you by subscribing to my monthly newsletter and get my Couch-to-Sabbath guide for FREE. Our next episode will drop on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts.Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailSabbath is one of my favorite spiritual practices that I exercise to help me build spiritual muscle memory for surrender. The weekly rhythm of stopping and celebrating is a constant reminder that if I stop working, the world keeps spinning and God can still keep running things without me. It humbles me, fills me up with power for the coming week, and develops a deep neural pathway that connects letting go as a safe choice because we serve a trustWORTHY God. Here are some of my favorite resources I turned to when I began my sabbath rhythm: (may contain affiliate links)BOOKSThe Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer. This is where sabbath all began for me! The book covers many spiritual disciplines, not just sabbath. It's my favorite gateway into making spiritual disciplines a life rhythm.Subversive Sabbath by  A.J. Swoboda | This book has some fantastic teachings about sabbath, and it's a classic "eat the meat and spit out the bones" book. I suggest inviting the Spirit to guide you with discernment as you read.The Invitation to a Journey by M. Robert Mulholland Jr. | This is a fantastic starting point as well, beginning with establishing why spiritual disciplines are so foundational to living your best life. I personally plan to revisit this one again soon. PODCASTSSabbath 01: Stop from Rule of Life Podcast. This is the first in a series of four teachings that complements practicingtheway.org's free sabbath discipleship curriculum. Highly recommend the doing the discipleship series with a small group and complementing it with listening to this podcast series.Sabbath (ft. Tyler Staton) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace from the John Mark Comer Teachings podcast. I referenced this teaching by Tyler Staton in the podcast today. Fantastic perspective shift for sabbath as a rhythm. (There are many more JMC teachings about sabbath in this podcast playlist. When I need a refresher as to why we sabbath, this podcast is where I go for inspiration and motivation to get me back on track.)Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailLinks from this episode:If you missed the first episode on silence, check it out here.Places where we can continue this conversation:In the comments right here.Email at [email protected] Instagram @joyabaddotcomStay up to date on all our conversations and the resources I’m creating for you by subscribing to my monthly newsletter. Our next episode will drop on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts.Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailLinks from this episode (may contain affiliate links):My favorite book on spiritual disciplines Pete Scazzero’s Emotionally Healthy Leader Podcast “The Power of a Hidden Life”Rule of Life podcast: “Solitude 03: Encountering Our Self with Bethany Allen”Habit Lab podcast with Jenna Zint: “Habits to Help With Info Overload”Places where we can continue this conversation:In the comments right here ⬇️ Email at [email protected] Instagram @joyabaddotcomStay up to date on all our conversations and the resources I’m creating for you by subscribing to my monthly newsletter. Our next episode will drop on Wednesday, January 23rd. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss it.Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailI couldn’t wait to add more to our discussion about remembering being a new spiritual discipline. One of the points we focus on is how important it is to remember God’s provision in the GOOD times. I also give some practical ideas for how to incorporate remembering in your life rhythm. Take a moment to listen, and then share your responses below.A few prompts to help add your voice to the table:There are aspects of remembering woven into some of the other spiritual disciplines—gratitude, prayer, and Bible reading to name a few—do you think remembering have enough substance to stand on its own? Why or why not?Would you be willing to share any examples of when remembering fueled your hope in the midst of a difficult trial?Please share ALL THE PINS with out-of-the-box ideas for creating your own remembering station in your home. Links (may contain affiliate links):The Bible Project's Hope videoMy favorite book on spiritual disciplines (remembering is not included ;-).The mini printer my daughter uses.This printer makes stickers! Places where we can continue this conversation:In the comments on joyabad.com.Email at [email protected] Instagram @joyabaddotcomStay up to date on all our conversations and the resources I’m creating for you by subscribing to my monthly newsletter on joyabad.com. Our next episode will drop on Wednesday, January 8th. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss it.Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailThis is a bold statement, but I think I've discovered a NEW spiritual discipline. What are your thoughts? How does this discipline help develop your surrender muscles? How has this discipline/practice helped you in the past? Links:The Bible Project's Hope videoMy favorite book on spiritual disciplines (my new one is not included, hehe ;-).My favorite resource for spiritual disciplinesPlaces where we can continue this conversation:In the comments on joyabad.comEmail at [email protected] Instagram @joyabaddotcomStay up to date on all our conversations and the resources I’m creating for you by subscribing to my monthly newsletter on joyabad.com. Our next episode will drop on Wednesday, December 11th. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss it.Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailIn today’s episode, we’re going to step on some of my fellow recovering-control-freak’s toes. We’ll start with Jesus asking Simon (Peter) to lower his nets in the sea after he’s been fishing all night and caught nothing. As a fisherman by trade, Peter KNOWS BETTER, yet he answers, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets” (Luke 5:5 esv).When we’re talking about God’s invitation to surrender, there is no caveat that says we can wait until it starts to make sense to us.How About You?Which of your past experiences does Peter’s example trigger in your memory?Do you still find yourself hung up on waiting for the understanding to come before the surrender?  Are there any practices/habits you have implemented that have helped you be able to surrender before you understood the why?Places where we can continue this conversation:In the comments on joyabad.comEmail at [email protected] Instagram @joyabaddotcomStay up to date on all our conversations and the resources I’m creating for you by subscribing to my monthly newsletter on joyabad.com. Our next episode will drop on Wednesday, December 4th. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss it.Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomSign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to guide you to start a sabbath rhythm. Join my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links