The Artichoke Heart Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Artichoke Heart Podcast
Join Ruth, Maggie, and Gretchen as they peel back the layers on family, friendship, health, faith, and more.
It is almost Christmas Day and we wanted to peel back the layers on Christmas traditions, let downs, and ways of celebrating.
We also wanted to share about our craziest Christmas. Yes, one Christmas we were sitting in the living room when water started pouring down on us. Tune in to find out more about that crazy Christmas.
We also wanted to share Revelation Ch. 12 as we talk about that Silent and Holy Night when Christ was born. I have never thought about it this way before!
Did you have a good youth group growing up? Do your kids? Are they surrounded by friends who pray with them and lift them up?
Today on the Artichoke Heart, we are peeling back the layers on teen ministry. Kris and Jessica Drew are joining us to talk about how they started their ministry, The Gathering. What is their heart for teen ministry? How easy has it been to start a teen ministry out of their home? How has this affected their children? What are the hard parts of running a teen ministry?
How many kids do you have? Is it what you always planned on or do you have more or less than you had expected?
Join us as we peel back the layers on big family life with the Drew Krew. Kris and Jessica have 11 kids! What made them decide on a big family? What challenges do they face as a big family? What are the best parts of big family life?
This is a fun conversation as we got to picture what big family life is all about. What an adventure!
“Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.” – John Wooden
Are you a glass half full or a glass half empty type of person? Do you live a life of thankfulness and gratitude or full of despair and disappointment? Are you a victim or a victor?
Join Gretchen Peters and Maggie Butterfield as we talk about Thankfulness in our lives and rewriting our stories to find the positive and to live a life of gratitude and joy. Thinking positively is vital for how we build our future and move on from our past!
Happy Thanksgiving Week!
Have you ever noticed that you can read a scripture and believe it means one thing and someone else can read it and get something different from it? Or maybe you thought a verse had one meaning until someone gives a good message on that verse? Third scenario, you read a verse and think that it is confusing and doesn't make much sense. Maybe you are still puzzled over those verses.
One thing that I love about my husband is that he is a seeker and will find me the depth that I need on bible verses. He is constantly bringing me insight that has strengthened my understanding and love for the bible.
Join Jason and Gretchen Peters on S2:E12 of The Artichoke Heart Podcast as we talk about two verses in the bible that we recently learned more about. Revelation 3:15-16, “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot.So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.
Mark 12:41-44 "Now Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw how the people put money into the treasury. And many who were rich put in much. Then one poor widow came and threw in two mites, which make a quadrans.So He called His disciples to Himself and said to them, “Assuredly, I say to you that this poor widow has put in more than all those who have given to the treasury;for they all put in out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all that she had, her whole livelihood.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QF9DexKd2Bg (Hot or Cold Revelation 3:15-16)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5XiIkHl-50 (Widow's Mite Mark 12:41-44)
Off the Grid is the kind of life you don't need a vacation from. Some people want a big house, fast car, and lots of money. Other people want an off grid solar powered home away from those kind of people. -Unknown
The term "off the grid" refers to living without reliance on a utility for power. It is the act of not having to rely on things that might go up in cost or have issues. There is a growing group of people that are purposefully picking home and locations to live that give them this independence.
Join The Artichoke Heart Podcast as we peel back the layers to get to the heart of what really matters on the topic of Off Grid Living. Guest Angie Dalton shares her story of moving from California to Missouri and picking to live an off grid life. From drilling a well to compost toilets, we will hear some real life ways to implement this lifestyle. We might learn some ways to reduce our costs, garden, take care of animals, and more. This is a 2-part special conversation that will peak your curiosity.
Is it really possible to live off the grid? How do you even go off the grid?
The term "off the grid" refers to living without reliance on a utility for power. It is the act of not having to rely on things that might go up in cost or have issues. There is a growing group of people that are purposefully picking home and locations to live that give them this independence.
Join The Artichoke Heart Podcast as we peel back the layers to get to the heart of what really matters on the topic of Off Grid Living. Guest Angie Dalton shares her story of moving from California to Missouri and picking to live an off grid life. From drilling a well to compost toilets, we will hear some real life ways to implement this lifestyle. We might learn some ways to reduce our costs, garden, take care of animals, and more. This is a 2-part special conversation that will peak your curiosity.
This is the continuation of our conversation with Melany Lane. She shares with us about the Fall Feasts that are spoken of in the book of Leviticus. They point the way to Christ and his second coming. Join us as we learn more about these feasts and celebrating them. The feasts conclude with a camping trip that reminds us that our time on earth is a temporary home. What will it be like to celebrate the second coming of Jesus Christ and our forever home?
What are the biblical feasts listed in Leviticus? Why do the Jewish people celebrate them? Should Christians ignore this part of the history or are there things that can strengthen the Christian faith through the feasts? Guest, Melany Lane, shares with us her story of beginning to celebrate the biblical feasts. She will teach us an overview of what each of the Spring feasts is all about and how it foreshadowed Jesus Christ. Melany also explains to us the dangers of going back under the law and how you can keep that from being a part of your journey into studying the old testament.
We pray that this overview gives you insight and maybe intrigues you to learn more.
Did you grow up with Christian music or did you discover it when you were older? Have you been listening since the 80's or 90's? Have you seen the new documentary, The Jesus Music?
Join Gretchen Peters and Jason Peters as they take you on a musical journey through the past 40 years of Christian music. This is a review of the new documentary on the origins and history of our modern Christian music. Let's talk about how music affects us as Christians and how God has spoken to us through music. How do we react to music that isn't our favorite? Let's talk about the difficulties in the Christian music industry.
Have you met or known anyone who stepped away from their faith? Maybe they said, "We aren't attending church right now because we are deconstructing our faith." More and more people are using the term deconstruction. It is a term that means the process that Christians or former Christians use to examine how their relationship with God has been influenced by traditions, theology, church leadership, and societal factors experienced in our modern context. For some, this may have developed from hurtful situations in the church. It could develop from the growing apart from their faith. Deconstruction can often end with Christians walking away from the church or fully from their faith. But it doesn't have to be this way. It can also be a time of just learning that you are holding onto man-made traditions versus really knowing and following God. Maybe you will make changes as you get rid of bad teaching and find out what the bible really says.
Join Gretchen Peters and Maggie Butterfield as they discuss those who have gone down the path of deconstruction. Is this a wise move? How does deconstruction affect those around us? Is this the right term to use for this process?
Join Jason & Gretchen Peters as they discuss marriage and share 5 tips on how to build a happy marriage.
Join Arlee and Maggie Butterfield as they discuss practical ways to implement rest with God into your daily life.
If you are exhausted from working for someone else, maybe being an entrepreneur is for you. If your mind is full of new ideas or you see a need in your community, being an entrepreneur is the way to go. You might be raising children that would rather pave their own way than attend college. Join Ruth, Maggie, and Gretchen as they talk about how being an entrepreneur has affected their lives.
Do you feel like you're always struggling to pay bills? Are you never getting ahead? Does each paycheck run out quickly? Join Ruth, Maggie, and Gretchen as we chat about our history with finances. We will talk about how we grew up and what we learned about money. We will share how we have grown and become better stewards of our money.
As we kick off season 2 of the Artichoke Heart, we wanted to address all of the relationship struggles that society is currently wrestling with. People are divided on so many issues. From vaccines to politics, parenting to religion, how do we stay loving and kind? Is it okay to disagree? Can we love those who think differently than us? Join Ruth, Maggie, and Gretchen as we discuss the subject of loving those we disagree with.
Today our special guest, Alicia Hoss, shares her testimony and experience of being adopted and going through childhood abuse.
Join Alicia Hoss as she shares her journey of adopting her children. Can you imagine adopting teenage sons when you are just in your early 20's? Alicia has a fun and exciting story to share.
Do you feel like you're stuck in bad patterns and unable to make the progress you want with your life? Join Maggie Butterfield, Ruth Harris, and Gretchen Peters as we share the skills needed to become unstuck and live to your best potential.
Have we trained ourselves to think negatively? Do we think negative thoughts more than positive thoughts? Thinking negative thoughts is a skill we've learned and today Maggie Butterfield will be helping us to learn the skill of positive thoughts.
Are you fearful of the teenage years? Do you want to know how to pour into your teen the best way possible? Join Maggie Butterfield, Ruth Harris, and Gretchen Peters as we talk with our teenage daughters about what the teenage years look like to them.
It's easy to get caught up in work and responsibilities. What are you doing to enjoy your life? Is your life full of joy? Do others want what you have?
Join Ruth, Maggie, and Gretchen as we they chat about how to bring more fun into your lives.
With Father's Day just a few days away, join our special guest host Jason Peters along with daughters, Valerie and Daphne as they discuss what makes a good father.
"When you're young, you think your dad is superman. Then you grow up and realize he's just a regular guy who wears a cape!."
-Dave Attell-
Dr. Ruth, Gretchen, and Maggie discuss the different methods of homeschooling such as the Charlotte Mason method, Classical method, unschooling, and more. If you have ever had questions about what home education is, this is the episode for you.
With many schools going virtual last year, it opened up the conversation more to talk about school choice. What is the right fit for your child?
Join us this week as 3 of our daughters join the conversation. We will be asking our girls all about the things that have been nurturing and positive about their relationships with us as mothers. We will also ask honest questions about what they really need from their moms. Consider this a Happy Mother's Day gift from us to all the moms out there. Have your daughter join you as you listen and it stimulates your own mother & daughter conversations.
With busy lives finding healthy habits for your family is essential. Maggie shares more healthy habits for your family.
Do you want to learn more about yourself? Or do you want to learn more about why others act the way they do? Do you realize that your children are different than you, but you want to know how to reach them best?
We learn and grow best when we are equipped with the knowledge and understanding of our own personality and the personalities of those around us. Join Dr. Ruth Harris, Gretchen Peters, and Maggie Butterfield as we discuss 3 different types of personality tests and how they can help you to be your best self and to love others well.
Maggie Butterfield shares ways to fit health into your busy lifestyle to create a rhythm for consistent wellness.
Let us introduce you to Maggie, Ruth, and Gretchen. Three women with a passion for deep conversations. Before we can get away from surface-level discussions, get to know us on a more personal level.