By Grace We Live: Recent Episodes
By Grace We Live
Hi! We're the Fords : ) Join us as we talk about our life together, learning to live in the fullness of God's grace.
This week on the podcast, Ryan and Sara share the reasons why they feel like fall is the very best season. Current "Book Club" Reads: Ryan's Pick - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien Living Things - by Anne Porter Sara's Pick - Becoming Better Grown-ups: Rediscovering What Matters and Remembering How to Fly
This week on the podcast, Ryan and Sara discuss a chapter from Sara's current book club read, "Becoming Better Grown-Ups." They reflect on what it means to be "rebels of joy" and tapping into our childlikeness which allows us to see endless opportunities to make the world a better place. Current "Book Club" Reads: Ryan's Pick - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien Living Things - by Anne Porter Sara's Pick - Becoming Better Grown-ups: Rediscovering What Matters and Remembering How to Fly
This week on the podcast, Ryan and Sara share about taking their son, Miles, on his first trip to the happiest place on Earth! Current "Book Club" Reads: Ryan's Pick - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien Living Things - by Anne Porter Sara's Pick - Becoming Better Grown-ups: Rediscovering What Matters and Remembering How to Fly
This week on the podcast, Ryan shares one of his poems, "The Scribe of Sorrows," which eloquently describes how Jesus helps write the story of our lives, and takes it from darkness to light.
Current "Book Club" Reads:
Ryan's Pick - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
Living Things -by Anne Porter
Sara's Pick - The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman
This week on the podcast, we share how a weekly rhythm of honoring the Sabbath has changed our lives.
Current "Book Club" Reads:
Ryan's Pick - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
Living Things -by Anne Porter
Sara's Pick - Dream Big: Know What You Want, Why You Want It, and What You're Going to Do About It by Bob Goff
Referenced in the Show:
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero
Join us this week on the podcast for a light-hearted episode as we share about the TV shows we're currently digging.
Current "Book Club" Reads:
Ryan's Pick - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
Living Things -by Anne Porter
Sara's Pick - Dream Big: Know What You Want, Why You Want It, and What You're Going to Do About It by Bob Goff
Shows Referenced in the Episode:
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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
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Star Trek Discovery
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Star Trek: The Next Generation
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To Tell the Truth
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Boy Meets World
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Holey Moley
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Ghosts
This week on the podcast, we share a few quotes that have been transformative in our lives.
Current "Book Club" Reads:
Ryan's Pick - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
Leavings by Wendell Berry
Sara's Pick - Dream Big: Know What You Want, Why You Want It, and What You're Going to Do About It by Bob Goff
Books Referenced in the Show:
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The Inklings by Humphrey Carpenter
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The Peace of Wild Things by Wendell Berry
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Eat This Book by Eugene Peterson
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The Hungering Dark by Frederick Buechner
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For All God's Worth by N.T. Wright
This week on the podcast, we ponder what it means to live a life of worship!
Current "Book Club" Reads:
Ryan's Pick - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
Sara's Pick - Dream Big: Know What You Want, Why You Want It, and What You're Going to Do About It by Bob Goff
Instead of a Show by Jon Foreman: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B08QF5ZXCF?ref=dm_sh_784a-5074-346e-872e-6df40
This week's episode starts off with Sara sharing some of the ways God has been helping her see that "less is enough." She openly discusses how she has often looked to "treasures on earth" as a means for satisfaction and joy, but has found those to be fleeting. This quickly sparks a conversation about how when we set up healthy margins in our lives for the things we want, it allows more space to think about ways we can intentionally use our resources to further God's kingdom. Current "Book Club" Reads: Ryan's Pick - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien Sara's Pick - Dream Big: Know What You Want, Why You Want It, and What You're Going to Do About It by Bob Goff
Belonging and Becoming: Creating a Thriving Family Culture by Mark and Lisa Scandrette
This week on the podcast, we do a special episode where we recap our favorite books that we've read so far this year!
Ryan's Picks:
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A Grief Observed by C.S Lewis
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Eat This Book: A Conversation in the Art of Spiritual Reading by Eugene H. Peterson
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Reliving the Passion: Meditations on the Suffering, Death, and the Resurrection of Jesus as Recorded in Mark by Walter Wangerin Jr.
Ryan's Honorable Mentions:
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The Book of the Dun Cow by Walter Wangerin Jr.
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The Violent Bear It Away by Flannery O' Connor
Sara's Picks:
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Recipe for Life by Mary Berry
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The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
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Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
This week on the podcast, Sara shares how she was feeling a little bit 'funky' this week and realized she has been neglecting the things in her routine that bring her joy and give her life, which sparks a conversation about why it's important to find things that make us come alive and feel whole.
Current "Book Club" Reads:
Ryan's Pick - Everything Sad is Untrue: (a true story) by Daniel Nayeri
Sara's Pick - Dream Big: Know What You Want, Why You Want It, and What You're Going to Do About It by Bob Goff
Don't worry, we won't be giving you 5 tips for becoming a better parent! In this week's episode, we share some of the ways we've grown and key truths we have learned as new parents, from finding joy in the little moments to completely trusting in God and looking to Him for guidance. And in all things, we remember to have grace.
Current "Book Club" Reads:
Ryan's Pick: Adorning the Dark: Thoughts on Community, Calling, and the Mystery of Making by Andrew Peterson
Sara's Pick: Happy People are Annoying by Josh Peck
Welcome back to episode 2! This week, we share the story of how we met and fell in love. We also chat about how we've learned that our differences have helped us grow and become better versions of ourselves.
Don't miss out on the newest segment of our podcast, "Book Club!" Take a peek at our current reads:
Ryan's Pick - Troll Magic: Hidden Folk from the Mountains and Forests of Norway by Theodor Kittelsen
Sara's Picks - Power of the Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian and Enough by Sharon Jaynes
Welcome to our first-ever episode! We're excited that you're here. During this week's episode, we introduce ourselves, share what sparked us wanting to start a podcast and how we came up with the name, "By Grace We Live."