Top Ten Reads of 2022
Welcome 2023! I’m ready for this year and I’ve already read one book. I didn’t hit my reading goal last year, but there were several good ones. Here’s my top reads of 2022.
Where the Light Fell by Philip Yancey – this is a memoir, and Yancey doesn’t disappoint. He’s an artist with words. I honestly resisted reading it because I thought it would be rhetoric, but Yancey tells the hard truths of his life. Bravo!
Preaching to Those Walking Away by Graham Standish – this book is filled with practical steps and the reasons why they work. Hang in there for the first chapter. I was ready to stop reading. But there’s a shift early on in the book that keeps you engaged. Definitely worth reading more than once.
God of Justice and Mercy by Isabel Hamley – it’s an excellent commentary on the Book of Judges. I highlighted most of it. You will want this in your library if you preach or teach.
When Women Lead by Carolyn Moore – she was speaking my language and articulated things that were hard to put into words. I love her authenticity and energy. Lots of practical advice.
Love Undocumented by Sarah Quezada – this author weaves her story throughout the book while helping us to better understand the immigration process. Informative and relatable. Also, she was a guest on the podcast.
Speaking by the Numbers by Sean Palmer – this is a primer on the enneagram, but from the perspective of a speaker/preacher. He walks the reader through each number and how they receive your message. It’s practical and inspiring.
Developing Female Leaders by Kadi Cole – I really appreciate the author’s easy-read style. Cole has great insights from years of developing leaders. It’s a great book for women and men, and the chapter on the Billy Graham Rule is fabulous.
Divergent Mind by Jenara Nerenberg – this book came at the right time. You know what I mean? Good insight. It felt like she was in my head.
Influencer by Patterson, Grenny, and Maxfield – the authors had good ideas and insights about being an influential leader. We’re all leaders in some way, which makes it relevant no matter who reads it.
The Quiet Before by Gal Beckerman – such a great history book! If you like history, you will love this book. It reads like a novel
Happy reading in 2023!
E103 Dr. Carolyn Moore on When Women Lead
Please welcome Dr. Carolyn Moore to the podcast!
She is a church planter, lead pastor, podcast host, and author. We discuss her new book, When Women Lead, along with other leadership ideas. This episode is filled with great insight as we discuss how to find our way forward when we experience resistance.
When Women Lead
Art of Holiness Podcast
http://www.thisisherstory.life
E102 Sarah Quezada on Love Undocumented
Thanks for joining me on the podcast!
Sarah Quezada works with Women of Welcome doing immigration and refugee work. She talks about her work there and we discuss Sarah’s book, Love Undocumented. I’ve included resources below. You will love this episode!
Women of Welcome
Love Undocumented
IG @womenofwelcome
http://www.thisisherstory.life
http://www.joanncbastien.com
E101 Dr. Courtney Skiera-Vaughn Talks about Free the Girls
Thanks for joining me for episode 101! Dr. Courtney Skiera-Vaughn is the Director of International Programming for Free the Girls. We talk about the work she and the ministry is doing to help women regain independence after experiencing human trafficking.
Free the Girls (IG)
Free the Girls (web)
Here’s an article that explains the LUUUUTT model:
What Happened To You by Bruce Perry & Oprah (book)
E100 Megan Hall & Deedra Mager Talk about the Enneagram
Here it is! I’m so excited for you to meet my guests for this 100th episode! I never expected to record more than a handful of episodes, but here we are.
First, congratulations to Gina Weeks on winning the $100 gift card to either Barnes & Noble or Audible. Thank you to everyone for listening, sharing, and following along. It has been so much fun and I have learned a lot along the way. These guests have been gracious and generous with their time.
Megan Hall (4) and Deedra Mager (1) share their stories about discovering the enneagram and how it can bring self-awareness and growth. You can find their podcast here: Dauntless Grace.
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Books Mentioned:
E99 How to Deal with Haters
Welcome to E99! One more episode until I reach 100. Thank you for following this journey. I would like to give away a $100 GC to either Barnes & Noble or Audible (your choice). Here’s what you need to do:
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In this episode, I talk about dealing with haters. I’m not an expert, but I do know about haters. LOL. You can listen to the podcast on Apple, Google, or Spotify. You can also see this episode on YouTube.
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Grieving Leadership
Life is filled with highs and lows and lots of ordinary, boring days. A leader that I greatly admired recently came crashing down. Definitely a low place.
Another friend said that what makes these things difficult is that there seems to be no place to file the experience. Our hearts and minds don’t have a category for it. Then another friend said he had to create a filing system long ago for experiences like this and now it’s overflowing.
Truth is stranger than fiction.
Today I’m leaning into Jesus a little more. I can’t change what happened. I can only process it and learn to forgive. It feels like we should be able to do more though. So today God is asking me to become the leader that I want to see. And that is a task worthy of my energy.
Lean into Jesus, friends. Become the leader that you want to see.
E98 Dr. Jenny Matheny on the Wynkoop Center, Advanced Education, and Discerning Next Steps
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Episode 100 Give Away
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E97 Pastor Karrie Roberts on Being Dyslexic
Welcome back, friends! This is the final episode in the neurodivergent series. I may come back to it at some point, but I have enjoyed learning more about the gifts that ND people bring to the Kingdom.
As we approach episode 100, I want to give away a $100 gift certificate to either Barnes & Noble or Audible. Please subscribe to the podcast and share it on social media. You will need to either tag me in it or send me a screenshot, and I will enter your name in the drawing. Please note my new FB pages below (my other ones were hacked).
Dyslexic Pastor (Karrie Roberts)
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E95 Pastor Jessica Broich on Spiritual Discernment
Welcome back! I’m taking a short reprieve from our neurodivergent series. I met Pastor Jessica Broich at the WHWC conference in March. We have a fun and inspiring conversation about discernment and using our imaginations to engage God. Jessica has several ways that you can connect with her ministry. You can check out her websites below.
Meet Pastor Jessica Broich here
Class on encountering God through our imaginations
E96 Pastor Kelli Fulks on the Podcast
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Please welcome my friend, Pastor Kelli Fulks! She is a Children’s Pastor in Flushing, MI. Kelli is also a licensed counselor. We talk about recognizing the signs of neurodivergence and how to enlist others to help us along the way.
I’m including a few resources from episode one below:
Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World that wasn’t Designed for You – Nerenberg
Embrace Autism (test)
E94 Pastor Tammy Herbert on Shepherding Neurodivergent People in the 21st Century
Welcome back! Please welcome Pastor Tammy Herbert from Alberta, Canada. In this episode, we talk about learning creative ways to shepherd those who are neurodivergent. Even as we move into this post-pandemic world, we may see the culture shift in such a way that even neurotypical persons would benefit from innovative approaches in ministry.
Here are some resources mentioned in the episode:
True Gifts of a Dyslexic Mind (Ted Talk)
Mindsight (Dan Siegel)
Brain-Body Parenting (Mona Delahooke)
E93 Michele Taylor on CBT and OT for Neurodivergent Clergy
Welcome back! Let’s talk about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and the use of medication. We also discuss the benefits of getting tested and how ND people are a gift to the world.
Check out this book recommendation and TedTalk about Temple Grandin. She is autistic and a Professor of Animal Science. Temple uses her gifts to bring innovative solutions to the livestock industry.
Temple Grandin Ted Talk
Thinking in Pictures – Temple Grandin
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E92 Pastor Jesse Briles on ASD and Pastoral Care
Welcome back, friends! In this episode, I talk with Pastor Jesse about being diagnosed with ASD as an adult. We talk about pastoral care, higher education, and finding a diagnosis as an adult. It is an honest and candid look at finding our gifts and graces along the way.
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Here is a book recommendation on ASD:
E91 NEURODIVERGENT CLERGY Part 1
Here we go!
Let’s talk about neurodivergent clergy. In this episode, I highlight ASD, ADHD, and SPD. I talk about what these look like in my life and give some resources. Check out the links below and watch for parts 2-5.
Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World that wasn’t Designed for You – Nerenberg
Mom on the Spectrum
How to ADHD
Embrace Autism (test)
ADHD self-assessment
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