The Pace of Grace with Kim Avery

Do you ever find yourself circling the same decision… thinking, researching, praying… but never actually moving forward? This episode explores why taking the first step with God can feel so difficult, even when you sense His direction clearly. If you've been stuck in overthinking, waiting for certainty, or quietly hoping the nudge will go away, this conversation will help you understand what's really happening beneath the surface. You'll learn: Why your brain resists forward movement when things feel uncertain The hidden difference between needing clarity and avoiding action How God often leads without giving the full picture What it looks like to take one faithful step without feeling ready If you're standing at a decision point and can't seem to move, this episode will help you shift from circling… to stepping.   💡Today's Big Idea: God rarely reveals the whole journey. He invites us to take the first step. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Ask God what the next faithful step might be… and take that step today.   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:    🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

When life feels uncertain, most of us reach for hope… but what if the way we've been holding it is actually what's making it slip? This episode explores the difference between fragile optimism and a deeper, steadier kind of hope that can actually hold you in real life. If your peace rises and falls with circumstances, or your mind tends to spiral into worst-case scenarios, this conversation offers a more grounded way forward without pretending things are easier than they are. You'll learn: Why attaching hope to outcomes quietly sets you up for disappointment How to hold both reality and faith at the same time What neuroscience reveals about your brain's natural drift toward fear A simple way to return your attention to what's still true about God If you've ever wondered how to keep hope from slipping through your fingers, this episode will help you find something more anchored.   💡Today's Big Idea:  Hope doesn't calm the storm. Hope keeps our souls from drifting in the storm  ⚡️Today's Small Step: Choose one small truth about your Savior to meditate on again and again. **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:   🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery 

What if your fatigue isn't a failure… but a signal? Sometimes exhaustion isn't simply about doing too much. It's about carrying weight that was never meant to rest on our shoulders. Many people quietly live in a state of internal bracing, holding responsibilities, outcomes, and expectations in ways the human body was never designed to sustain. This episode explores the quiet wisdom hidden inside fatigue. Instead of pushing through or trying to fix ourselves, we learn how paying attention to our bodies can gently reveal where the weight of life may have shifted into places it was never meant to be carried. In this episode, you'll discover how to: • Recognize the difference between healthy tiredness and deeper fatigue • Understand how the nervous system responds to emotional and relational load • Identify hidden ways responsibility can quietly accumulate in the body • Release the pressure to hold outcomes that belong to God • Move toward a slower, more sustainable way of living and serving   💡Today's Big Idea: Your body is wiser than you think, and God is already meeting you there. ⚡️Today's Small Step:  Notice one moment of fatigue today and stay with it in God's presence, without rushing past it.   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: 🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook  @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

What do you do when you've prayed, obeyed, hoped… and nothing seems to change? Some of the hardest seasons of faith are not the dramatic ones, but the quiet, grinding ones. The ones where you keep showing up, keep asking, keep trusting, and still feel like you're standing in the same cold place. This episode explores the gritty grace of prayer when the fruit is hidden, the timeline is long, and the breakthrough seems far away. Through one unforgettable story of perseverance, this conversation offers hope for anyone who has wondered whether their prayers matter, whether hidden faithfulness counts, or whether God is still at work when the evidence feels painfully thin. In this episode, you'll discover how to: • Keep praying when results feel slow or invisible • Find courage to stay faithful in seasons of disappointment and reversal • Understand the quiet power of shared, committed prayer • Recognize that unseen spiritual work is not wasted work • Hold onto hope when God's timing feels painfully different than your own   💡Today's Big Idea: Hidden prayer grows visible fruit. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Text one trusted friend. Share one specific burden. Set one simple time. Pray together — even if it's just 10 minutes.   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Book: Mountain Rain   🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery 

What if the most faithful response to a new beginning isn't to accelerate it… but to protect it? When something finally starts moving after a long winter, the instinct is often to prove it. To grow it faster. To turn the small thaw into full spring as quickly as possible. But rushing fragile growth can place weight on something that hasn't yet developed the roots to carry it. This episode explores the quieter wisdom of nurturing what God begins. Instead of rushing momentum, we learn to steward it with patience, trust, and attentiveness to God's timing. In this episode, you'll discover how to: • Protect early growth instead of rushing to prove it • Recognize the difference between maximizing opportunities and stewarding them well • Resist the pressure to scale something that is still forming • Build deeper roots that support lasting fruit • Cultivate a slower, steadier partnership with God in seasons of new beginnings   💡Today's Big Idea: When growth begins, the temptation is to prove it. But God invites me to protect it. ⚡️Today's Small Step: If something new is stirring in me, I will resist the urge to share it widely and instead talk it through with God and one safe person first.   ****  LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: 🌿The Pace of Grace Community  Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery   

Ever stared at something in your life for months… knowing it needs to change… yet somehow never taking the step? Overthinking often disguises itself as wisdom. It feels responsible. Careful. Even spiritual. But eventually what began as thoughtful reflection can quietly become a loop of fear, rumination, and delay. Instead of moving forward with God, we end up mentally pacing the same hallway again and again. This episode explores how grace meets us right in that spiral. Not by shaming our tendency to overthink, but by gently guiding us toward a freer way to make decisions, trust God, and take the next faithful step. In this episode, you'll discover how to: • Recognize when thoughtful reflection has quietly turned into anxious rumination • Understand why the brain naturally spins when facing uncertainty • Loosen the pressure to make the "perfect" decision • Move from mental circling to one clear next step • Experience the deeper peace that comes from trusting God with imperfect choices   💡Today's Big Idea: God's peace is better than my certainty. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Sign up to join us on 4/22 at noon our From Overthinking to Your Next Step. www.paceofgrace.com/overthinking    **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: From Overthinking to Your Next Step Workshop: Circling the same decision again and again? On 4/22/26 from 12:00-12:30 pm ET, join us for this livellive, interactive workshop where we'll walk a simple 30-minute path designed to help you move out of overthinking and toward your next faithful step with God. Bring one real decision you've been wrestling with, and leave with greater clarity, peace, and a practical way forward. www.paceofgrace.com/overthinking    👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery   

What if the most formative moments with God are the ones where nothing seems to happen? We often assume spiritual growth requires insight, effort, or visible progress. But in this episode, we explore a quieter way of being with God. One that begins not with doing, but with staying. Not with outcomes, but with closeness. This conversation invites you into the simple practice of being present to the God who is already present to you. No fixing. No striving. Just attention, returning again and again to a relationship where presence comes first. In this episode, you'll explore: Why Jesus begins with closeness rather than results when He invites us to abide How quiet presence forms us more deeply than effort or insight A fresh way of seeing God as the vinedresser who delights in what He tends Why returning matters more than sustaining perfect attention How awareness of God's nearness gently reshapes both the nervous system and the soul 💡Today's Big Idea: Abiding starts by noticing the God who is happy to be here. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Pause once today and simply notice, God is here.   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:   ☀️ Practice the Presence of God—50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day ☀️  If you would like some ideas for ways to live within your God-given limits and still enjoy His presence all day long, download your free guide, Practice the Presence of God—50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day.   It's full of gentle, grace-paced ideas to help you stay connected with Him right in the middle of real life. www.paceofgrace.com/free    **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook@kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery   

Have you ever found yourself doing everything right… and still feeling empty? Praying. Serving. Showing up. Staying disciplined. And yet, somewhere along the way, your joy thinned, your prayer life flattened, and your soul grew tired. This episode is a gentle invitation to step back from the cliff edge and look at the quiet forks in the road we all face long before anything falls apart. Not the dramatic moments that make headlines, but the small, everyday choices that slowly shape our lives for better or worse. Together, we explore why effort eventually stops working, why slowing down feels so risky, and how making space may be the most faithful choice we can make. In this episode, we explore: Why faithful effort can still lead to spiritual exhaustion The quiet forks in the road that shape us long before burnout or collapse Why stillness and waiting feel risky, inefficient, and even irresponsible How spiritual practices create space rather than produce results What Jesus' rhythms of withdrawal reveal about a grace-shaped life   💡Today's Big Idea: God doesn't ask me to fix myself. He asks me to make room. ⚡️Today's Small Step: If this episode stirred a longing for a quieter, more grace-filled way of living, you're warmly invited to join us for our Sacred Rhythms study inside the Pace of Grace Community. We're moving slowly, one practice at a time, creating space to listen, reflect, and notice where God may be inviting us to live with greater intention. You can learn more at paceofgrace.com/community.   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: 🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul ✨ Sacred Rhthyms Study in 2026 No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook  @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery     

There's a particular kind of lightness that doesn't come from adding something new… It comes from setting something down. In this episode, I share five things I'm not doing anymore, or at least dramatically cutting back on, and why releasing them has made life feel lighter, kinder, and more sustainable. These aren't rules or resolutions or spiritual gold stars. They're quiet shifts. Chronic postures I didn't realize I was still holding, bags I'd been carrying long past their usefulness. This is a gentle, honest, slightly humorous reflection on good things that, when overdone, quietly wear us out.   💡 Today's Big Idea:  Grace starts when we stop. ⚡️ Today's Small Step: Ask yourself, what's one thing that might feel lighter if I set it down?   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: 🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook  @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery 

What happens when our minds rush ahead into a future that hasn't arrived yet, quietly leaving God out of the picture? In this episode, I reflect on a powerful scene from The Shack that has stayed with me for over a decade. It's a moment that captures something many of us do without realizing it: we imagine a future filled with fear, loss, or overwhelm and then ask our bodies and souls to carry that weight as if it were already real. This conversation explores what I call future-tripping and how it affects our faith, our nervous systems, and our ability to receive the grace God is offering us right now. In this episode, we explore: What future-tripping is and why so many of us are unintentionally good at it How imagined futures can activate real fear in our bodies Why our nervous systems react the same way to imagined threats as real ones Simple ways to return to the here and now when your mind runs ahead *** 💡Today's Big Idea:  Faith doesn't deny big problems. It trusts a bigger God. ⚡️Today's Small Step: When you notice yourself future-tripping this week, pause and gently return to the present moment: Name one thing you can see One thing you can feel One thing you can hear   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: 🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook  @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

What if enjoying your life isn't a distraction from faithfulness, but part of how faithfulness actually works? Many of us can stop working, at least technically, and still feel uneasy when we do. Rest might be allowed, but enjoyment can feel suspect. Somewhere along the way, joy started feeling like something that needs to be justified, earned, or explained. This reflection offers a gentler way forward. Instead of adding more effort or another spiritual task, it invites you to notice the goodness already present and to receive it without guilt. Play, delight, and enjoyment aren't extras for when everything is finished. They're part of how we stay human, open, and able to receive grace. Tune in to explore: Why stopping work isn't the same as actually feeling rested The difference between collapse, distraction, and restoration How we accidentally turn play into another thing to manage Why ordinary, unproductive joy is often the most renewing How enjoyment can soften us and make us more available to God   💡Today's Big Idea: You already have permission to play. Use it. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Notice one small joy today and let yourself enjoy it without earning it.    **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:  🌳 Grace Breaks: 50 Ways to Connect with God During Your Busy Day 🌳 Busy days can leave us running on empty, but even brief pauses can make a lasting difference. Neuroscience shows that intentional moments of rest and connection help reset our minds, reduce stress, and refuel our spirits.   Grace Breaks offers 50 simple, soul-refreshing ways to connect with God in as little as five minutes. Inside, you'll discover: Quick, practical ideas to refuel you Scriptures, neuroscience tips, and Scriptural prompts 50 beautifully designed printable cards to create your own Grace Breaks jar for daily inspiration Give yourself permission to pause and reconnect with the God who carries you, even on your busiest days.  www.PaceOfGrace.com/free    👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery   

Have you ever known God loves you… and yet felt like that love hasn't fully landed? You believe it. You teach it. You reassure others with it. But somewhere deep down, it still feels hard to receive. In this episode, we explore why that gap exists and why it may have far less to do with your faith and far more to do with safety. Using a simple story from my early marriage, a children's book illustration, Jesus' words about the vine and the branches, and a gentle look at how our nervous systems are wired, we uncover why love can be offered freely and still not reach the places where it's meant to transform us. This conversation is especially for those who are faithful, sincere, and tired of trying harder to feel what they already know is true.   💡Today's Big Idea: Belovedness isn't achieved. It's received. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Thank God for one small way you felt held today. **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:   🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery   

What do you do when a door closes right as something good is finally beginning to grow? When the breakthrough you prayed for feels fragile, or the next step is anything but obvious. In today's episode, we step into a hard, holy moment from the life of Lilias Trotter. A woman who followed Jesus across continents, cultures, and countless closed doors. Not with grand strategies or dramatic pivots, but with quiet courage and one small yes at a time. This episode is part of an occasional series where I share a snapshot from the life of a faithful follower of Jesus. Not because their lives were easy or impressive by worldly standards, but because they show us what faithfulness really looks like in the long middle. Much of today's story comes from the beautiful biography A Passion for the Impossible by Miriam Rockness. In this episode, we explore: Why faithfulness is often lived out in waiting, disappointment, and daily obedience What to do when a good door closes and you are left without a clear plan How Lilias learned to pray, pivot, and persevere without rushing past grief Why small, creative acts of obedience can carry the gospel farther than we expect How God often works through what is humbler, simpler, and more accessible than our original plans   💡Today's Big Idea: Faithfulness lives in the next small yes. ⚡️Today's Small Step:  Ask, "Lord, what's one small way forward today?"   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Book: A Passion for the Impossible by Miriam Rockness 🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook  @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

We live in a world that prizes speed, outcomes, and measurable success. Even in our faith, it's easy to chase good and God-honoring goals so hard that we quietly lose the God who gave them. In this episode, we explore what happens when the finish line replaces the relationship and how Jesus invites us back to a slower, more present way of living with Him. Through personal stories, Scripture, and the way Jesus moved through the world, this conversation offers a gentle reordering. Not a call to abandon goals, but an invitation to pursue them with God instead of for Him — so the fruit of the Spirit has room to grow again. *** In this episode, you'll discover: Why good goals can quietly take God's place without us realizing it How hurry narrows our awareness and makes it harder to experience God What Jesus' unhurried life teaches us about presence and trust Two simple prayers to help you stay rooted in God throughout your day How to pursue meaningful work without losing your soul along the way   💡Today's Big Idea: God is always the Goal. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Two anchoring prayers: "Jesus, help me see You here" and "God, take care of there."   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: ☀️ Practice the Presence of God—50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day ☀️  If you would like some ideas for ways to live within your God-given limits and still enjoy His presence all day long, download your free guide, Practice the Presence of God—50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day. It's full of gentle, grace-paced ideas to help you stay connected with Him right in the middle of real life. www.paceofgrace.com/free  👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery   

What if the most meaningful growth in your life and ministry happens not when you produce more, but when you slow down enough to be tended by God? In this episode, we explore a gentler, more sustainable way of living and serving as Bette Dickinson joins us to talk about what we can learn from the vineyard and the rhythm Jesus describes in John 15. You will hear how flourishing actually works, why rest is not optional for spiritual health, how to recognize the season you are truly in, and how your unique story and wiring shape the kind of fruit only your life can offer. Bette's insights offer hope for anyone who feels stretched thin, weary from productivity expectations, or unsure how to step off the treadmill without losing momentum. *** Key Takeaways • Fruitfulness grows from rootedness, not overextension • Dormant seasons are necessary and purposeful, not signs of failure • God uses your story, personality, gifts, and limits to shape a unique "flavor" of ministry • Rest is an act of trust that makes long-term impact possible • You can begin with one small step toward margin, even if a full reset feels out of reach *** 💡Today's Big Idea: Flourishing comes from the steady, relational way God tends your life, not from constant output or pressure to be "on" all the time. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Choose one small, realistic place to build in rest or margin this week and honor it as part of your spiritual formation.   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Learn more about Bette Dickinson at www.theartofvinemaking.com.  👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

What if the goodness you're longing for is already growing right where you are? This episode explores why God places us in certain seasons and how to recognize the quiet grace that's already at work in your actual life, not the imagined one you wish you were living.  If you've ever wondered whether you're in the right place or wished your circumstances felt easier or more "ideal," this conversation will help you breathe, slow down, and see your days through a kinder lens. You'll learn how God brings growth in ordinary places, how to stop fighting the season you're in, and how to cooperate with the gentle work He's already doing beneath the surface. *** Reflection Questions Take one of these questions into prayer this week and simply notice what rises to your awareness. Lord, what are You already doing here that You want me to notice? What is one small reason You want me in this season? How can I cooperate with the quiet work You are doing right now? What is one small thing I can plant that would bless others? While I am rooted here, how can I enjoy You this week? *** 💡Today's Big Idea: You are planted on purpose. Right here. Right now. And God is doing more in this soil than you can see. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Pick one reflection question and carry it with you through the day.   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: If you'd like a simple way to stay aware of God in the ordinary moments of your week, you can download the Practice the Presence of God guide here: www.PaceOfGrace.com/free.  👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery   

Do you ever feel like you are carrying more than you were meant to hold? This episode is for the places where the weight shows up in your life. The extra roles, expectations, and commitments that once served you but now quietly drain you.    We'll talk about why releasing is so hard even when it is right, what is happening in the brain when we cling to what no longer fits, and how God leads us into freedom without shame or fear.   If you have felt a nudge to live lighter, slower, or closer to God but aren't sure where to start, this conversation will offer guidance, relief, and a gentle next step as the year draws to a close.   You will hear: • Why the brain resists letting go even when God is inviting it • How over-responsibility and identity keep us overloaded • The neuroscience behind why doing more feels safer than doing less • How abiding in God rewires us for peace, trust, and change   💡Today's Big Idea: Releasing is not failure, it is faith. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Sign up to join us for the FREE Year of Overflowing Grace Vision Retreat at www.paceofgrace.com/2026.   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Virtual Vision Retreat: A Year of Overflowing Grace December 16th, 2025, join us for a free, virtual vision retreat. A guided space to begin next year with God at the center instead of your calendar Together we will: • Prayerfully imagine what it could look like to live with God instead of merely working for Him • Sketch out a rhythm for 2026 that protects intimacy over activity • Learn what it means to work from rest instead of crashing into rest • Listen for God's gentle invitation to abide in your belovedness • Begin the year quieted, grounded, and companioned instead of hurried and alone A gentle on-ramp into a year of living and working at the pace of grace. Reserve your spot at: www.paceofgrace.com/2026. **** LET'S CONNECT:  Find me on Facebook@kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery     

Do you ever feel like you're running faster and still falling further behind? For me, a peace lily in the corner of a sunroom once became a quiet picture of that feeling. On the outside, it stayed green, but underneath the surface the roots had no room left to breathe. More water couldn't fix what only being replanted could. In many ways, that's what happens when activity grows and intimacy with God shrinks to the edges. Thankfully, Jesus offers a better way. Not another list to manage, but an invitation into spaciousness with God. And I want to offer you a place to imagine that possibility for the year ahead. *** You are invited to a FREE Virtual Vision Retreat for: A Year of Overflowing Grace A gentle space to pause and plan your new year side by side with others who want to begin 2026 with God, not the calendar. At this vision retreat, you will: • Slow down long enough to listen for God's personal invitation for the year ahead • Reflect on where your soul is actually planted and what needs room to grow • Sketch out a grace-filled rhythm for the coming year instead of a pressure-filled plan • Experience community with others who are choosing abiding over striving Learn more and sign up at: www.paceofgrace.com/2026   💡Today's Big Idea: Overflow comes from intimacy, not activity. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Sign up for our Virtual Vision Retreat so you can prepare for a year of overflowing grace.  www.paceofgrace.com/2026   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Virtual Vision Retreat: A Year of Overflowing Grace December 16th, 2025 join us for a free, virtual vision retreat. A guided space to begin next year with God at the center instead of your calendar Together we will: • Prayerfully imagine what it could look like to live with God instead of merely working for Him • Sketch out a rhythm for 2026 that protects intimacy over activity • Learn what it means to work from rest instead of crashing into rest • Listen for God's gentle invitation to abide in your belovedness • Begin the year quieted, grounded, and companioned instead of hurried and alone A gentle on-ramp into a year of living and working at the pace of grace. Reserve your spot at: www.paceofgrace.com/2026.   **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook  @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery   

What if our biggest distractions weren't the real problem? Beneath every buzzing phone, late-night scroll, or extra trip to the fridge is something deeper we'd rather avoid. In this episode, we hear the surprising story of a Yale professor nearly undone by a pedometer and uncover why distraction is almost always about pain, not just the thing that grabs our attention. The encouraging news is that we are not powerless. God's grace meets us in the ordinary moments when we are tempted to run or hide. With the 5 R Roadmap, we learn to walk through distraction not with guilt or grit, but with grace that shapes us from the inside out. In this episode, we explore: • Why distraction is more about avoiding pain than avoiding tasks • How God's grace turns temptation into an invitation • A simple 5-step framework for moving from distraction to deeper trust in Him • Practical ways to recognize and respond when we feel pulled away   💡Today's Big Idea:  Distraction is not about the thing you reach for, it's about the pain you're trying to avoid.  ⚡️Today's Small Step: The next time you feel that tug toward distraction, pause. Ask yourself, What's the ache underneath this urge? Then pray, Lord, I choose to release this distraction and receive Your grace instead. **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Pace of Grace: God's Greater Grace episodes: Invitation to God's Greater Grace The Pitfalls of People-Pleasing: God's greater grace When Hurry Hurts: God's Greater Grace The Myth of Being Behind: God's Greater Grace   🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook  @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery   

What would happen if someone lived an entire year powered by prayer? That was the experiment that began ten years ago after a two-day flu forced an unexpected pause. Flat on the couch with nothing to do but think, the truth surfaced. The pace looked fine from the outside, but my soul was tired on the inside. Something had to give. That quiet interruption marked the beginning of a year where I prayed my way through life and work, rather than pushing my way through it. In this episode, I look back at how that one choice has quietly reshaped daily life ever since. Not with fireworks but with small, steady shifts that changed how I work, how I listen, how I notice God, and how I carry the weight of responsibility. And there is also a chance to pass the same experiment on to you and others through a FREE, limited 10-book bundle gift. What you will hear: • What peaceful productivity looks like in real time • Why short and specific prayers build real confidence • How joy grows when you invite God into the ordinary • A way to help others start their own year of prayer journey   Get your Free + Shipping 10-Book Bundle at www.paceofgrace.com/bookbundle. (Offer only good while supplies last.) **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: The Prayer Powered Entrepreneur Book Bundle What if you, your family, team, or small group began 2026 with 31 days of focused prayer? I'd love to help make that easy. Right now I'm giving away FREE 10-book bundles of The Prayer Powered Entrepreneur: 31 Days to Building Your Business with Less Stress and More Joy. The books are my gift — you cover only the actual shipping cost. The $21.05 is the exact USPS Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate shipping charge. No hidden fees. No upsell. Just prayer in people's hands. Available while supplies last. www.paceofgrace.com/bookbundle   **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook  @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery 

Do you ever wake up, glance at your phone, and feel the weight of the world before your feet even hit the floor? The headlines scream, the emails overflow, and suddenly your spirit feels overwhelmed. For years, I tried all the usual strategies. I shoved the feelings down and pretended everything was fine. I obsessed over solutions and tried to fix whatever I could. I sprinted through my to-do list, only to end each day more exhausted than when I began. None of it worked. But slowly, I've been discovering a better way. A way that science is now studying and Scripture has whispered all along. It is called awe, and it has the power to turn our overwhelm into rest. In this episode, we will explore: What awe really is through poetry, science, and Scripture Why awe is not about feeling insignificant but about being right-sized before a big, good God How awe quiets our racing minds, softens our anxiety, and shifts our focus back to Him A simple framework for noticing awe in your ordinary, everyday life Come join me as we discover together how awe can reorient our hearts and remind us that in God's hands, all is well.   💡Today's Big Idea: Awe turns overwhelm into rest. ⚡️Today's Small Step:  Pause for one minute today and let yourself be astonished by something small.   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:  🌳 Grace Breaks: 50 Ways to Connect with God During Your Busy Day 🌳 Busy days can leave us running on empty, but even brief pauses can make a lasting difference. Neuroscience shows that intentional moments of rest and connection help reset our minds, reduce stress, and refuel our spirits. Grace Breaks offers 50 simple, soul-refreshing ways to connect with God in as little as five minutes. Inside, you'll discover: Quick, practical ideas to refuel you Scriptures, neuroscience tips, and Scriptural prompts 50 beautifully designed printable cards to create your own Grace Breaks jar for daily inspiration Give yourself permission to pause and reconnect with the God who carries you, even on your busiest days.  www.PaceOfGrace.com/free    🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery   

We have all been there, starting something with excitement only to hit the wall of discouragement somewhere in the middle. The new routine gets old, the project loses steam, and even prayer can feel harder than it used to. In those moments, quitting can look easier than pressing on. But the Dip is not the end of your story. With God's help, the hard middle can become the very place where perseverance grows and grace shows up in surprising ways. In this episode, you will discover practical tools, biblical encouragement, and simple steps you can take when you feel like giving up. In this episode, you will learn: • How to get moving again when inertia has you stuck • Why small steps and simple prayers can build big momentum • Four ways to stay strong in the messy middle • The secret to finishing, not flawlessly but faithfully   💡Today's Big Idea: Don't quit in the Dip. God meets you there. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Pray through your hardest sticking point, then take one tiny next step today. ****  LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: 🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   **** LET'S CONNECT:  Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery   

We've all felt the sting of watching a leader fall. Someone whose public life seemed strong, but whose private foundation couldn't hold the weight of it all. These collapses rarely come out of nowhere. More often, they're the result of a slow, silent hollowing that went unnoticed for far too long. In today's episode, we'll reflect on the difference between the quick, easy grace we often settle for and the slower, deeper grace God offers to shape us from the inside out. Blending insights from neuroscience and spiritual formation, you'll find both a gentle warning and a hopeful invitation to live and lead with a soul that is truly held. What you'll take away: Why shortcuts to grace often leave you spiritually brittle How God's grace grows stronger through slow, formational practices A simple but powerful metaphor to help you evaluate what's holding your life together This is grace that forms, not just fixes. Grace that holds.   💡Today's Big Idea: The slow way shapes a strong soul. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Skip one shortcut today, and take the slow, shaping way instead.   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: 🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery   

Do you ever find yourself time-traveling in your mind, rushing ahead into worries or slipping back into regrets, only to realize you have missed God in the present moment? This episode explores a simple, ancient practice that helps bring you back to where your feet are and reconnect with the God who is always here. Through stories, Scripture, and science, you will discover how breath prayer can serve as a portable sanctuary, calming your body, focusing your mind, and opening your heart to God's peace in the middle of everyday life. What You'll Take With You A clear picture of what breath prayer is and how to practice it The surprising neuroscience behind why it works Practical ways to use it anywhere, whether on the road, at work, or in worship A renewed awareness that God's presence travels with you always   💡Today's Big Idea: Use breath as prayer. Jesus is there. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Choose one simple breath prayer and pray it three times today. **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: ☀️ Practice the Presence of God—50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day ☀️    If you would like some idea starters of ways to live within your God-given limits and still enjoy His presence all day long, download your free guide called Practice the Presence of God—50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day.   It's full of gentle, grace-paced ideas to help you stay connected with Him right in the middle of real life. www.paceofgrace.com/free    🎧 God's Greater Grace Podcast Series: Invitation to God's Greater Grace, The Pitfalls of People Pleasing , When Hurry Hurts   👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery     

What do we do when our best efforts fall flat, our plans unravel, and every door we try seems to close? It's easy to feel discouraged or confused. We may wonder if we missed God's will or wasted precious time. But what if the closed doors are not rejection, but protection? Not the end, but redirection? Through Paul's story in Acts and reflections from real life, you'll find gentle encouragement for seasons of uncertainty. We'll explore how to: Find peace when plans don't work out Trust God's timing even when it's unclear See redirection as part of His care Recognize how God forms us while we wait When God says no, He is still guiding. And we are not alone.   💡Today's Big Idea: Closed doors aren't rejection, they're God's gentle redirection. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Look back at a closed door from your past. Can you spot God's mercy in it now? Thank Him for what you couldn't see then.   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: 📕 The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry | Bonus Book Study If you've been feeling stretched thin… If you're always rushing… If you're quietly wondering, Was life really meant to be this exhausting?—this book study is for you. Here's what you can expect: 🧘‍♀️ Slow down and discover Jesus' unhurried way of life that brings peace, clarity, and deep joy. 🤝  Be part of a thoughtful, Spirit-led community of fellow travelers who are hungry for more of God and less of the world's frantic pace. 🌱 Practice and integrate some simple rhythms into your life, so so you can live from a full cup. The group begins 10/07/25 and is open exclusively to members of the Pace of Grace Community.  You can learn more and join us at paceofgrace.com/community *** 👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery   

What if the pace you keep is quietly stealing the life with God you long for? This episode names the gap between what we know and how we live, and offers a gentle path forward. You'll see why quick fixes don't last, hear a clarifying word from John Mark Comer, and find hope for moving from frantic to fruitful by arranging your days around Jesus rather than squeezing Him into them. Hit Play, Breathe Deep Spot the hidden habits that keep you rushing Understand why quick fixes never stick Try one simple prayer to begin today Receive Scripture-soaked, neuroscience-informed encouragement   💡Today's Big Idea: To experience the Life of Jesus, adopt the lifestyle of Jesus ⚡️Today's Small Step: Ask God one lingering question today: "Lord, what part of my lifestyle is stealing the life You've given me?" Then… just listen. Don't rush past the answer.   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: 📕 The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry | Bonus Book Study If you've been feeling stretched thin… If you're always rushing… If you're quietly wondering, Was life really meant to be this exhausting?—this book study is for you. Here's what you can expect: 🧘‍♀️ Slow down and discover Jesus' unhurried way of life that brings peace, clarity, and deep joy. 🤝  Be part of a thoughtful, Spirit-led community of fellow travelers who are hungry for more of God and less of the world's frantic pace. 🌱 Practice and integrate some simple rhythms into your life, so so you can live from a full cup. The group begins 10/07/25 and is open to members of the Pace of Grace Community. You can learn more and join us at paceofgrace.com/community *** 👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery  

Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or on the brink of burnout? In this episode, we uncover the secret to sustained energy and joy: rhythms. Discover why even the most passionate and dedicated individuals can face burnout and how embracing God's design for work and rest can restore and rejuvenate us. Listen in to learn: Why passion isn't enough to protect you from fatigue The alarming rise in burnout, and why it matters Six reasons for rhythms, and how they can work for you Practical steps to help you start integrating rhythms of rest and work into your life today 💡Today's Big Idea:  Replenishment comes from rhythms. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Identify one small rhythm you can integrate into your life today. Pray, Choose one, and obey. *** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: The Pace of Grace Community: Learn more or join for only $10 a month. No long-term commitment. Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace on Apple or Spotify *** Bonus Book Study: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, coming Fall 2025. This is just for Pace of Grace members. Learn more at www.paceofgrace.com/community. *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @KimAveryCoaching Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

In a world that often celebrates going it alone and sings the constant mantra "I am enough," the life of Jesus presents a striking contrast. Unlike the stories of solitary success we're so used to hearing, Jesus, the embodiment of God's perfection, lived a life of complete dependence on God. He invites us to embrace this same path, showing us that true strength is found not in independence, but in trusting fully in God. In today's episode, we will explore the beautiful, countercultural call that Jesus offers us. We'll look into five practical ways we can live out this call to depend on God, following Jesus's example. This discussion is more than just theory; it's an invitation to experience the richness of life that comes from walking closely with God, replacing the "I can handle it all" attitude with a heart that says, "God is my strength." Join us as we delve into how Jesus's invitation challenges the norms of our society and guides us toward a life of deeper fulfillment and connection with God. This episode promises to be a journey into understanding how embracing dependence on God can transform our lives, offering peace and purpose in the midst of a world that often values going it alone. 💡Today's Big Idea:  We are not enough, and that's good news. God invites us to delight in depending on Him. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Ask the Father to show you one specific area of your life where He is inviting you to become more dependent on Him. *** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace on Apple or Spotify Grab a copy of The Prayer Powered Entrepreneur. Book: A Praying Life by Paul Miller The Pace of Grace Community: Learn more or join for only $10 a month. No long-term commitment. *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @KimAveryCoaching Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

In this rapidly moving world, we often find ourselves forced to make high-stakes decisions in our homes, businesses, and ministries before all the information is in. In our desire to make the "right" decision, the pressure is high, and anxiety runs deep. Thankfully, there's an alternative that's even better than providing the "perfect" answer. In today's episode, you'll learn how to disrupt the cycle of anxiety and open a path for clearer thinking, collaboration, and ultimately, wiser decisions. 💡Today's Big Idea: Be the non-anxious presence in that pressured problem-solving process. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Choose one sure promise of God's presence, and when you feel anxiety rising, instead of focusing on the problem, turn your focus to Him. *** QUOTES "The only way to break the cycle is to inject a leader with a non-anxious presence." Edwin Friedman  *** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Book: A Non-Anxious Presence: How a Changing and Complex World Will Create a Remnant of Renewed Christian Leaders  By Mark Sayers The Pace of Grace Community: Learn more or join for only $10 a month. No long-term commitment. *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @KimAveryCoaching Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

Why does God sometimes call us to leave things that we love, that are serving others, and glorifying Him? Whether it's a fulfilling role, cherished relationships, or a thriving ministry, it can be confusing when the gentle whisper of the Holy Spirit nudges us to let go of what seems perfect and purposeful. In today's episode, we delve into the reasons behind God's prompting to leave what we love and explore the remarkable rewards that come when we obey. 💡Today's Big Idea: Leaving positions of relevance, popularity, and power are invitations to greater know Christ. ⚡️Today's Small Step: If God is prompting you to leave a position or role for a time, ask Him to give you a vision of the greater treasure. *** QUOTES "The central question is, are the leaders of the future truly men and women of God, people with an ardent desire to dwell in God's presence, to listen to God's voice, to look at God's beauty, to touch God's incarnate Word, and to taste fully God's infinite goodness." Henri Nouwen "The way of the Christian leader is not the way of upward mobility in which our world has invested so much, but the way of downward mobility ending on the cross." Henri Nouwen *** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Book: In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership by Henri Nouwen The Pace of Grace Community: Learn more or join for only $10 a month. No long-term commitment. Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace on Apple or Spotify ​*** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @KimAveryCoaching Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

In moments like wrapping up a conversation, putting the finishing touches on a project, or winding down the day with unfinished tasks, it's common to feel the pull of worry, stress, and regret. We replay scenarios, second-guess ourselves, and fret over potential outcomes. However, there's another path available to us: after giving our all, we can choose to fully entrust the results to God. In this episode, we delve into God's invitation to give our best effort and then release the outcomes to Him. We'll explore the art of discernment, understanding when to persist and when to surrender.  Join us as we navigate this vital practice, learning how to cultivate trust in God's guidance and find peace in letting go. 💡Today's Big Idea: Abandon Outcomes to God ⚡️Today's Small Step: Prayerfully pick one situation where God is inviting you to abandon the outcomes to Him, and then choose a practice to help you turn it over to Him. *** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: The Pace of Grace Community: Learn more or join for only $10 a month. No long-term commitment. Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace on Apple or Spotify *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @KimAveryCoaching Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

​Purpose-driven living is important, fulfilling, and at times, frustrating. After all, if we are actively partnering with God in living out our purpose on earth, why is progress so slow? Why do so many things go wrong? In this episode, we'll look at what drives and motivates God and what we can learn from that. Is being purpose-driven at the center of all He does, or is the deeper reality that God starts with "who?" Who He is, who He loves, and who He is committed to helping us become. 💡Today's Big Idea: As you think about purpose, "Start with Who" God is calling you to be. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Download our Free "Start with Who" worksheets to discern  "Who" God's calling you to become more of in this season of your life. www.paceofgracepodcast.com/free. *** QUOTES "The most important thing in your life is not what you do; it's who you become. That's what you will take into eternity." Dallas Willard *** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Start with Why Ted Talk:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ZoJKF_VuA  The Pace of Grace Community: Learn more or join for only $10 a month. No long-term commitment. Start With Who Worksheet *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @KimAveryCoaching Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

Jesus didn't hustle to earn God's love; He was already enveloped in it. Guess what? So are we! This liberating truth beckons us to exhale, hit the pause button more often, savor extended moments with God, and entrust the outcomes to His capable hands. Don't miss this week's episode where we delve deeper into Frank Lake's transformative research on 'The Cycle of Grace.' We'll explore how Jesus Himself operated from this cycle and share actionable steps you can take to do the same. 💡Today's Big Idea: We are not working for God's love, we are working from it. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Write this on a post-it note and pray it throughout this week, "Father, thank you that I am already accepted and loved." *** QUOTE: "Grace is not opposed to effort, it is opposed to earning." Dallas Willard *** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: S1-E4: The Cycle of Works: Weary and Worn Out Learn more about Soul Care Coaching Pace of Grace Podcast Website The Cycle of Grace: Living in Sacred Balance book by Trevor Hudson Practice the Presence of God: 50+ Simple Ways to Enjoy God All Day *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @KimAveryCoaching Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

Do you ever wonder why, even when we're following the path God has laid out for us, we still find ourselves weary and worn out? It's an age-old question that never seems to go away. Well, today we've got some refreshing answers that will reinvigorate your soul. Tune in to explore the groundbreaking research of Frank Lake on the 'Cycle of Works.' Discover how you can serve God – not just obediently, radically, and faithfully, but most importantly, in a way that's sustainable for your soul. 💡Today's Big Idea: Our default mode is the Cycle of Works which leaves us weary, worn out, and grasping for what we already have. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Practice taking a small break every day this week. *** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace on Apple or Spotify Grab a copy of The Prayer Powered Entrepreneur Learn more about Soul Care Coaching Pace of Grace Podcast Website The Cycle of Grace: Living in Sacred Balance book by Trevor Hudson  *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @KimAveryCoaching Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery 

We live in unusual and challenging times. Despite being surrounded by people, many feel overwhelmingly lonely. We're swimming in gigabytes of information, yet it seems like very few know us for who we truly are. God created us with a longing to belong, so what do we do when we can't find people who support us, cheer us on, and celebrate us for who God made us to be? In today's episode, you'll learn three practical ways to help you find your people and your place in this world. Don't miss my personal invitation for you to join our new "Pace of Grace Patreon Community." It's a community of Christ-followers who are committed to cultivating sustainable and delightful rhythms for living and working at God's pace of grace. 💡Today's Big Idea: You already have a seat at God's Table of Belonging. Live from that confident place. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Check out our "Pace of Grace Patreon Community" at www.PaceofGrace.com/community Pace of Grace Patreon Community Life is already too complex, so the goal of this community is to be delightfully simple and simply delightful. We offer two Grace Gatherings each month and a grace-filled online community to help us stay connected in between.   GRACE GATHERINGS: Monthly Prayer and Planning Meeting with God: The first Tuesday of each month (11:00-11:50 am ET: Replays available), you can enjoy a spacious, interactive Monthly Prayer and Planning Meeting with God. It's a facilitated conversation that allows you to prayerfully chart a course for the upcoming month by fully partnering with God. Growing Deeper in Grace: The third Tuesday of the month (11:00-11:50 am ET: Replays available), you'll discover the beauty of Growing Deeper in Grace, by engaging in interactive activities and having rich conversations that are both deeply spiritual and intensely practical.   ONLINE COMMUNITY: If you like the online space, you will love our warm and spiritually thoughtful online community. I'm probably biased, but I consider these friends of mine some of the world's most fabulous people.   AFFORDABLE & ACCESSIBLE: Prayerfully become a supporter at the level (or tier) most comfortable for you ($25, $15, or even $10 a month,) and receive full access to all our benefits. We are committed to making this as affordable as possible and trusting God to bless your generosity in supernatural ways. Come when you can, and participate as much or as little as you would like. There's never any guilt or obligation.   LEARN MORE AT: www.PaceofGrace.com/community *** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace on Apple or Spotify Pace of Grace Patreon Community *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @KimAveryCoaching Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

We're all busy. Overworked, overloaded, and overwhelmed because there's not enough time to do everything God has called us to do. Or is there? Today we're exploring the powerful concept of "time-enoughness," the fact that there is always enough time to do what God created us to do. The question is, how can the beauty of "time-enoughness" permeate every minute of every day? 💡Today's Big Idea: There is enough time to do everything God has called us to do. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Choose one place in your life today to be fully present while releasing yourself from the false guilt that there are other places you should be.  *** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: The Pace of Grace Community: Learn more or join for only $10 a month. No long-term commitment. *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @KimAveryCoaching Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery 

Have you ever been deeply moved by a sermon, podcast, or retreat, only to forget the main point a few days later? You are not alone. Studies show that most people forget 90 percent of a sermon within 48 hours. The good news is that God is not surprised by our forgetfulness. He lovingly planned for it and built a grace-paced way for us to absorb and live out His truth. In this episode, we explore why insight alone is not enough to bring lasting change. We also look at how God, through both Scripture and neuroscience, invites us into rhythms that help His truth sink in and stay with us. Here is what you will hear in today's episode: Why powerful insights tend to fade over time What actually leads to transformation in real life How our brains are wired to change through practice, not just awareness Four simple spiritual rhythms that help us hold onto what matters most An invitation to return to what God has already said and let it shape us again this summer   💡Today's Big Idea: True change comes from repetition, not just realization. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Join me this summer for our encore episodes. Together, we will give grace the space to do what it does best—shape us gently from the inside out. **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:   🌳 Grace Breaks: 50 Ways to Connect With God During Your Busy Day Need a breath of fresh air? Download 50 Grace Breaks—soul-restoring pauses to help you reconnect with God, renew your strength, and remember why your work matters. 💛 Get yours at paceofgrace.com/free   🌿 Practice the Presence: 50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day Simple. Soulful. Doable. This beautiful guide offers more than 50 gentle ways to stay connected with God in the middle of your real, ordinary day. From brushing your teeth to folding laundry, you'll discover sacred moments hidden in plain sight. ✨ Download it here and begin enjoying God all day long. Practice the Presence: 50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day   📖 90-Day Adventure with God   Want a deeper walk with God—but not sure where to start? This printable PDF invites you into a 90-day journey with Jesus, one small step at a time. Thoughtful prompts, simple reflections, and a flexible rhythm help you meet with God in ways that are both rich and realistic. 💛 Start your adventure today—He's already waiting for you. 90-Day Adventure with God 🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community] 👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook@kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery   

What if doing less could actually lead to more—more peace, more fruitfulness, more joy? In a world that celebrates hustle, hurry, and high output, slowing down can feel like falling behind. But what if it's actually the path to deep transformation and lasting impact? In this episode, I share the story of a year that felt like a detour but became one of the most fruitful seasons of my life. Along the way, we'll explore surprising research, spiritual truths, and biblical rhythms that invite us to trade burnout for abiding. You'll discover: Why a small town in Pennsylvania held the secret to longer life (and what it has to do with your business) The three principles of Slow Productivity from Cal Newport's latest book What Jesus modeled about doing less—but doing it with purpose and power How my "least productive year" led to the most meaningful work I've ever done Practical reflection questions to help you step off the hamster wheel and into the pace of grace Whether you're in ministry, business, or simply navigating life's demands, this episode offers encouragement and a new vision for what real productivity can look like—slower, deeper, and sweeter.   💡Today's Big Idea: The best work takes time—and that's by design ⚡️Today's Small Step: Identify one area where God is inviting you to slow down and lean in. **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: 📘 The Prayer Powered Entrepreneur 📕 Cal Newport's book Slow Productivity   🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community] 👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook  @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery   

What do you do when your best efforts seem to disappear into thin air? You pour out your heart, offer your gifts, share your message… and hear nothing but crickets. A few people cheer, but momentum fizzles. Others smile politely, but their eyes are elsewhere. And the silence makes you wonder, Is any of this making a difference? In today's episode, we explore a deeper, grace-paced way of looking at our work—especially when it feels like nothing is working.   Together, we'll talk about: The quiet heartbreak of unnoticed effort What Jesus did when people misunderstood or rejected Him The kind of fruit that grows slowly, deeply, and sometimes invisibly How to stay faithful when the results don't show up right away You'll be encouraged to rethink: What success really means How God's grace reshapes our expectations Why the work you're doing—right now—matters more than you know 💡Today's Big Idea: We're not responsible for the soil, only the sowing. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Name one area where you've been discouraged in your ministry or creative work. Then, instead of measuring impact, ask: What does faithfulness look like here today? **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:   🌳 Grace Breaks: 50 Ways to Connect With God During Your Busy Day Need a breath of fresh air? Download 50 Grace Breaks—soul-restoring pauses to help you reconnect with God, renew your strength, and remember why your work matters. 💛 Get yours at paceofgrace.com/free   🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community] 👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook  @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery   

What if the Bible wasn't just a book to study… but a love letter to savor? Think about how you read the morning news—fast, distracted, scanning for headlines. Now think about how you'd read a note from someone who deeply loves you. Slowly. Tenderly. Holding on to every word. This episode explores the sacred practice of slow Scripture reading—not for information, but for transformation. Drawing from Scripture, neuroscience, and the gentle wisdom of Robert Mulholland's Shaped by the Word, you'll be invited into a more relational rhythm of being with God in His Word. ​​Listen in to Discover: Why reading fast fills the mind, but reading slow forms the soul What neuroscience reveals about how slow Scripture reading rewires the brain A step-by-step guide to practicing Lectio Divina How to shift from reading Scripture for insight to receiving it as intimacy Encouragement to listen for the voice of the One who loves you most   💡Today's Big Idea:  Read to be formed, not just informed. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Try the ancient practice of Lectio Divina with a short passage—like Matthew 11:28–30 or Psalm 23. Linger, listen, and let it shape you. **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Shaped by the Word by Robert Mulholland The 4 Movements of Lectio Divina: Lectio (Read): Read slowly. Listen for the word or phrase that draws your attention. → Hebrews 4:12 (NLT) Meditatio (Meditate): Sit with that word. Reflect on why it's speaking to you. → Psalm 139:23–24 (NLT) Oratio (Pray): Turn your thoughts into prayer. Honest, simple conversation with God. → Psalm 27:8 Contemplatio (Rest): Be still. Rest in God's presence. No striving, just soaking. → Isaiah 30:15 (NIV)   🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook  @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery   

What if God's grace doesn't look like what you expected? Maybe you've prayed for relief, and none has come. Maybe you've begged for rescue, and the sky has stayed silent. When the suffering lingers and the miracle doesn't arrive, does that mean grace is missing? In today's episode, we're talking about gritty grace—the kind that doesn't erase the pain but sustains you through it. We'll explore what Scripture reveals about God's power in weakness, why He sometimes doesn't remove the hardship, and how His grace is still at work—even when you don't feel it. If you're weary of waiting for an answer, this episode is for you. Key Takeaways God's grace isn't just about removing pain—it's about shaping us through it. Sufficient grace means just enough strength for the next step, not always a miraculous rescue. Weakness isn't failure—it's the place where God's power shines the brightest. You are not forgotten. You are not alone. Grace is here, even now.   💡Today's Big Idea:  When the pain's not erased, God has gritty grace. ⚡️Today's Small Step:  Mad, glad, weary, or in pain—grace is there, just whisper His name. **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:    🌳 Grace Breaks: 50 Ways to Connect with God During Your Busy Day 🌳 Busy days can leave us running on empty, but even brief pauses can make a lasting difference. Neuroscience shows that intentional moments of rest and connection help reset our minds, reduce stress, and refuel our spirits. Grace Breaks offers 50 simple, soul-refreshing ways to connect with God in as little as five minutes. Inside, you'll discover: Quick, practical ideas to refuel you Scriptures, neuroscience tips, and Scriptural prompts 50 beautifully designed printable cards to create your own Grace Breaks jar for daily inspiration Give yourself permission to pause and reconnect with the God who carries you, even on your busiest days.  www.PaceOfGrace.com/free    🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community] 👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery   

What if your limits aren't in the way—but showing you the way? We've all been there: eager to move forward with a calling or dream God has placed on our hearts… only to run headfirst into a brick wall of limitation. Whether it's time, money, location, energy, opportunity, or confidence—it can feel like God has called us to something and then placed a "Do Not Enter" sign in front of the only open road. But what if our limitations aren't roadblocks? What if they're road signs—God's way of gently guiding us into the very lane He's marked out for us? In this episode, learn four timeless truths that can help you keep moving ahead even when the road seems blocked.   💡Today's Big Idea: Embrace your limit, and meet God in it. ⚡️Today's Small Step: What is one limit you can begin to embrace this week instead of resisting? **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: ☀️ Practice the Presence of God—50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day ☀️  If you would like some idea starters of ways to live within your God-given limits and still enjoy His presence all day long, download your free guide called Practice the Presence of God—50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day. It's full of gentle, grace-paced ideas to help you stay connected with Him right in the middle of real life. www.paceofgrace.com/free  🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community] 👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery 

If you've ever felt like you're swimming upstream—trying to force your quiet time, creativity, or productivity into a box that just doesn't fit—you're not alone. In this episode, we're exploring how to align our schedules with our God-given design instead of pushing against the current of how we naturally work best. You'll hear: Why the classic "quiet time first thing in the morning" doesn't work for everyone How God might actually be inviting you to reimagine your rhythms—not abandon your practices What neuroscience says about circadian rhythms, mental energy, and the brain's "Goldilocks zones" for different types of work A freeing reminder that Jesus didn't stick to a rigid schedule – and you don't have to either  Plus, a few practical, grace-filled questions to help you sketch out your own ideal rhythm—and permission to experiment, adapt, and walk in step with the pace of grace.   💡Today's Big Idea: Align your time with your God-given design. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Sketch out an ideal week that feels like a delight—then give it a try!   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:   🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery 

When life feels chaotic and out of control, it's easy to slip into survival mode—searching for answers, putting on a brave face, or distracting ourselves just to get through the day. But none of those truly brings the peace we're longing for. In this episode, we'll explore why our usual coping strategies fall short and what actually brings deep, unshakable peace—no matter what's happening around us. What You'll Gain from This Episode: A fresh perspective on navigating uncertainty. A simple but powerful way to find peace in overwhelming moments. Encouragement for shifting from fear to trust, even when the future feels uncertain.   💡Today's Big Idea: Fix your eyes on Jesus, not the storm. ⚡️Today's Small Step: When you feel overwhelmed today, pause and look at His face: "Is Jesus worried?" No? Then take a deep breath and let His steady presence ground you. **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:   🎁 Free Gift: Turning Tension to Trust Turning Tension to Trust is designed to help you release the weight of worry and walk in the peace that Jesus gives. Download it now: www.paceofgrace.com/free   🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community] 👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery   

It happens every time you step toward something meaningful. A new opportunity, a creative project, a deeper commitment to God—and suddenly, the resistance shows up. The inner critic whispers, "You're not ready." Procrastination sneaks in, disguised as busyness. Fear wraps itself in logic, convincing you to wait until you have more time, more clarity, more confidence.  But what if these roadblocks aren't telling the truth? What if they're simply the voice of the saboteur, trying to keep you from stepping into what God has for you? By listening, you'll: ✔ Identify the sneaky lies resistance tells you—perfectionism, self-doubt, and fear of failure. ✔ Recognize how the saboteur disguises itself in procrastination, over-planning, and hesitation. ✔ Learn practical ways to break free from the cycle of delay and discouragement. ✔ Discover how faith and small acts of obedience can silence resistance. ✔ Find the courage to take the next step—even when you don't feel ready. If you've ever wrestled with fear, perfectionism, or that nagging sense that you're not enough, this episode is for you. Resistance may be loud, but God's truth is louder. Let's uncover the lies, push past the hesitation, and move forward with grace.   💡Today's Big Idea:  God is stronger than the saboteur, so I don't have to be. I can just obey.  ⚡️Today's Small Step: Take one action toward the thing you've been avoiding—without overthinking, without perfectionism, without waiting for confidence. Just one step. **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:   🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

It's a terrible feeling—that sense that you're falling behind while everyone else is moving forward. A friend lands their dream job while you're still figuring things out. Someone gets married while you're still waiting for a date. A colleague expands their reach while you feel like you're standing still.  The longer the delay, the louder the inner voice whispers, "You should be further along by now." And with that comes the restlessness, the self-doubt, the temptation to force something just to feel like you're making progress.  But what if that feeling is lying to you? What if God's pace for your life is not only different—but better? By listening, you'll: ✔ Identify the "I'm behind" mindset and how it sneaks into your thinking. ✔ Recognize the telltale signs—impatience, envy, striving, or self-doubt—that come with it. ✔ Learn to release self-imposed deadlines and false comparisons. ✔ Discover how delays can be signs of God's greater grace. ✔ Find courage to trust God's pace—even when it doesn't make sense. ✔ Learn to rest in His perfect plan, knowing you are never behind.   If you've ever felt stuck in the waiting room of life, wondering if God has forgotten you, this episode will remind you of a deeper truth: You are not behind. God is always on time.   💡Today's Big Idea: You are not behind. God is always on time. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Make this into a breath prayer, and practice it throughout each day, so it becomes an anchor place and pace you can return to again and again. Breathe in: I am not behind. Breathe out: God is always on time. **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:   🎧 God's Greater Grace Podcast Series: Invitation to God's Greater Grace, The Pitfalls of People Pleasing , When Hurry Hurts   🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

We all have moments of doubt—wondering if the work we're pouring our hearts into actually matters. Whether it's raising kids, serving others, writing, creating, or simply showing up every day, the question sneaks in: Does this make a difference? Even J.R.R. Tolkien wrestled with this, fearing his work would never be completed or, worse, that no one would care. But what if our perspective is too small? What if the tiny, unseen efforts—the simple tasks we do in what feels like obscurity—are actually part of something far greater than we can imagine? In this episode, we'll explore the deeper truth that gives meaning to our work and our worth, no matter how unfinished or unnoticed it may seem. Listen in to learn: Why small, faithful acts matter more than we think How Tolkien's Leaf by Niggle offers an eternal perspective on our work What Jesus says about your worth—even when no one is watching   💡Today's Big Idea: Your work matters—even one small leaf can be part of God's masterpiece. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Take one small, faithful step today.   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:   🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community] Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace on Apple or Spotify **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook  @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery   

Have you ever felt like you're so focused on your tasks, your plans, and your to-do list that you might be missing something important—something right in front of you? It's easy to get caught up in the urgent and overlook the extraordinary ways God is moving in our daily lives. But what if we could train our hearts to see Him more clearly? In this episode, we're unpacking the phenomenon of "inattentional blindness" and how it applies to our spiritual lives. With insights from neuroscience, Scripture, and practical wisdom from the Pace of Grace community, we'll explore simple ways to shift our focus and develop daily habits that help us notice God's presence in the ordinary moments of life. Listen in to learn: How "inattentional blindness" affects your ability to see God at work Five simple practices to help you notice and enjoy His presence daily Why small shifts in awareness can make a big impact on your faith journey   💡Today's Big Idea: God is always with us, and we can train our hearts to notice Him. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Choose one simple practice you'll implement today to notice the God who is always with you.    **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:   Podcast Episode: Grace Breaks In Our Busy Lives  Book: The Prayer Powered Entrepreneur by Kim Avery   🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace on Apple or Spotify **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook  @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery   

Have you ever glanced at your schedule and thought, "I've got plenty of time," only to find yourself sprinting to keep up a few weeks later? Commitments that once seemed small and manageable have a way creeping up faster than we expect. Before we know it, we're in survival mode, trying to outrun the chaos instead of moving forward with intention and peace. In this episode, we're pausing to take a different approach. What if, instead of scrambling to fit everything in, we started each month with a simple but powerful practice—meeting with God to align our plans with His? This isn't about adding more to your plate; it's about clearing the clutter, discerning what truly matters, and walking into each month with confidence in His pace and provision. Listen in to learn: A simple, five-step framework to bring clarity and peace to your schedule How a Monthly Prayer and Planning Meeting with God can transform your time The freeing power of asking, "What can I stop doing (for now)?"   💡Today's Big Idea: Begin each month with God, so his grace sets the pace.   ⚡️Today's Small Step: Set aside 45 minutes for your first Monthly Prayer and Planning Meeting with God.   **** 🗓️ Monthly Prayer & Planning Meeting with God: 5 Questions 1. Start with Your Word (or Theme) of the Year 2. Assess Current Commitments 3. Where is God Already Working and how is He calling you to join Him? 4. What Are the First Steps? 5. What Can I Stop Doing (for now)?   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Podcast Episode: Can't Keep Up? Here's Good News   🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace on Apple or Spotify **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook  @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

"Daddy, do you see me," that cry from an eight-year-old girl standing on stage is the cry of all our hearts. We long to be seen, known, and fully loved. It's why we search the room for a familiar face, why we crave recognition, why being overlooked stings so deeply. But what if the One we're truly looking for has never taken His eyes off us? In this episode, we'll explore how our longing to be seen is woven into the fabric of our souls—and how God, El Roi, the God Who Sees, is already answering that ache. Drawing from Scripture, personal experiences, and the insights of Dr. Curt Thompson, we'll uncover practical ways to move this truth from our heads to our hearts. Listen in to learn: Why feeling unseen can lead to striving, avoiding, or disconnecting from God Three simple practices to cultivate a deeper awareness of God's loving gaze How community helps us experience the truth that God sees us   💡Today's Big Idea: God Sees You. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Pick one of these three practices and start with it. Let it be a reminder of His unwavering gaze of love.   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Curt Thompson Books  Practice the Presence of God: 50+ Way to Enjoy God All Day   🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace on Apple or Spotify   *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook  @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery