Out of the Ordinary

May 29 2024 268 ep. 34 mins 279
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Welcome to Out of the Ordinary, the show that helps you grow a daily life that matters. In a world that loves bigger, better, fast, and famous, longtime friends and authors, Christie and Lisa-Jo, are here to remind you that the very best stories actually grow out of the soil of ordinary life.

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267. This Ending is a Bridge

May 29 2024 68 mins  
Welcome to the episode of Out of the Ordinary that you-our listeners!-made with us. You all asked the best questions and offered the perfect conversation starters (and finishers!) ...We have arrived at the end of Out of the Ordinary, but every ending is a new beginning. This week, with your help, we share what our ordinary lives are like today, how and why we began this podcast, an

266. The Second Last One

May 21 2024 39 mins  
We felt a pang as we hit record today. This is the second to final episode of 6 years of our conversations. But because conversation with a friend always does good work–we love the place where we landed. We pretty much landed this episode in heaven, didn’t we?In our second-last episode we reminisce about our six-year journey, the impact these conversations have had on us and ou

265. This One is a Must-Listen

May 15 2024 43 mins  
How's that for a title? But, friends, it's absolutely true. No spoilers here, but please don't miss the last ten minutes of this episode.Today we're also delighted to bring you along on a face-to-face, Lisa-Jo and Christie, book celebration day. a day of freedom (instead of fear) is possible because God heals the pasthow to ask friends for the support and encouragem

264. It Wasn't Roaring, It Was Weeping

May 07 2024 12 mins  
Today we're delighted to bring you a special audio excerpt from Lisa-Jo's new book, It Wasn't Roaring, It Was Weeping that went on sale this week. Step into the South African outback via a storm that started brewing in Maryland.From Lisa-Jo: I grew up in a family obsessed with stories. My mom used to take me out of school to see “important movies.” Her bookshelves o

263. How You CAN Time Travel to Change Your Past

Apr 30 2024 33 mins  
This was a breakthrough kind of episode. A little bit like 6 years of therapy condensed into half an hour. We hope it offers you as much of an "Aha" moment as it did for us!In this week's conversation:What if your past isn't your past?What if you could go back to the worst bits in your story and re-write them?What if your pain isn't fossilized? What if your pres

262. Why This Podcast Is A Memoir

Apr 24 2024 31 mins  
We're not sure why it took us so long to figure this out (and understand how much it matters!), but of course this podcast is like a weekly memoir of ordinary life. Here's what that means for you ...In this week's conversation:Christie and Lisa-Jo explore an epiphany: they've been recording a podcast memoir all these years!Memoir-writing nudges us to reflect on the

261. Your Scars Are Beautiful

Apr 17 2024 34 mins  
Only a longtime friend can get away with asking some of the questions Christie asked Lisa-Jo today. We hope they are a balm to your own scarred places. In this week's conversation:A kind of live therapy takes place between Lisa-Jo and ChristieFailure turns out to be a powerful catalyst for new thingsGrowth looks unlike what we expect else maybe we'd never even tryIf you'

260. Everything Sad Is Being Made Untrue

Apr 10 2024 35 mins  
Today's episode began with big smiles, journeyed through tears, and ended with laughter.In this week's conversation:Lisa-Jo explains why her new book is an Ebenezer stoneChristie and Lisa-Jo realize each witnessed God making things new this weekpersonal stories of church hurt and church healingwhat it looks like when God makes the sad things of life un-true Podcast links:We

259. When You Feel Like a Beginner Again

Apr 03 2024 39 mins  
In today's episode Lisa-Jo shares the story of how God brings each of us to a feasting table, set with a chair all ready and prepared. And what happens if you're willing to sit down. In today's conversation:Lisa-Jo finds herself unexpectedly back in a courtroom setting When your hometown is no longer your hometown.The difference between an invitation from God vs a pushy

258. This Is What It Feels Like To Be Seen

Mar 27 2024 35 mins  
In today's episode we unpack:The surprising work Christie has been doingHow good it is to feel seen and to have our unique gifts acknowledgedIf God is a creator, shouldn't we embrace the creators in our communities?How to start this conversation where you are Podcast links:We are now ad-free! You can help support our show with a one-time donation here or a recurring gift ri