SEASON 7 | ANCHOR + WAVES - Mission Hills Church

Being Intentional During the Christmas Season

Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig

Christmas can be filled with all the joy of the season but sometimes the true meaning of Christmas gets pushed aside unintentionally with all the fun things we try and do. Join Stacy and Jacque as they talk about how to walk through the season a little more intentionally. The ladies discuss ideas to help you plan and respond to everything coming at you a little less. They discuss ways to consider what you want the season to look like and how to keep it about Jesus. ============================= Resources ============================= Kids Books 📖 Advent Story Book: 24 Stories to Share Before Christmas by Antonie Schneider 📖 An Orange for Frankie by Patrica Polacco 📖 I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day by Lloyd and Karmel Newell 📖 Jotham’s Journey series by Arnold Ytreeide 📖 Joy to the World: Christmas Stories From Around the Globe by Saviour Pirotta 📖 Let There be Light” by Illustrated by Jane Ray 📖 The Christmas Blessing by Erin Guendelsberger 📖 The Crippled Lamb by Max Lucado 📖 The Legend of the Candy Cane by Lori Walburg 📖 The Tale of Three Trees by Angela Elwell Hunt 📖 The Three Gifts of Christmas by Jennie Bishop Family Advent 🗓️ Jotham's Journey : A Storybook for Advent by Arnold Ytreeide 🗓️ Bartholomew's Passage : A Storybook for Advent by Arnold Ytreeide 🗓️ Tabitha's Travels : A Storybook for Advent by Arnold Ytreeide 🗓️ Family Advent Devotional by Matt & Lauren Chandler Devotions 🙏 Emmanuel by Ruth Chou Simons 🙏 In the Lord I Take Refuge by Dane C. Ortlund Movies 🎥 Best Christmas Pageant Ever 🎥 How the Grinch Stole Christmas the original or 2018 “The Grinch” 🎥 I Can Only Imagine 🎥 It’s a Wonderful Life 🎥 Klaus 🎥 The Muppet Christmas Carol 🎥 The Star - Animated 🎥 The Very First Noel Christmas: Journey with Three Wise Men on Their Wondrous Quest to Find the Newborn King 🎥 Veggie Tales: The Star of Christmas ============================= Anchor + Waves: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOST:: Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig 🎛️ PRODUCER + MIXING:: Lepard Productions 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

Get to know Ruth Chou Simons

October 19, 2023 • Stacy Ludwig, Jacque Carlson, Ruth Chou Simons

Stacy Ludwig and guest host Kathy Stafford were able to sit down with Ruth Chou Simons to get to know a little more about Ruth the artist, faith-based speaker, entrepreneur and award-winning author. She was able to share her heart about being a mother for six boys, a little about her own spiritual journey, the origin of GraceLaced Co., and a loving word of encouragement to us all. Her newest devotional “Pilgrim: 25 Ways God’s Character Leads us Onward” is now available on Amazon Pilgrim and you can also check out all of Ruth’s products by going to http://gracelaced.com/. ============================= Anchor + Waves: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOST:: Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig 🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Ruth Chou Simons 🎛️ PRODUCER + MIXING:: Lepard Productions 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

Being Mindful: Gender Identity

Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig, Jeff Baxter

It feels like the topic of sexual identity is more prominent now than ever. People are discussing it, our kids are asking about it and people are struggling now with it more than ever. The question is how do we love each other the way Jesus would want us to love while discussing these questions and choices. Join Stacy, Jacque, and special guest Jeff Baxter, the Next Gen Pastor at Mission Hills Church, as they discuss how to handle these conversations in a healthy way. ============================= Resources ============================= Books: 📚 Living in a Gray World: A Christian Teens’ Guide to Understanding Homosexuality | Preston Sprinkle 📚 People To Be Loved: Why Homosexuality is Not Just an Issue | Preston Sprinkle 📚 Embodied: Transgender Identities, The Church and What The Bible Has To Say | Preston Sprinkle 📚 What Does the Bible Really Teach About Homosexuality? | Kevin DeYoung 📚 Go and Grow: 5 Keys to Moving Your Faith Forward and Adulting in the Real World (Student, Mentor/Parent editions) | Jeff Baxter Webpages: 📱 | https://news.gallup.com/poll/389792/lgbt-identification-ticks-up.aspx 📱 | https://www.beresfordresearch.com/age-range-by-generation/http://www.beresfordresearch.com/age-range-by-generation 📱 | https://www.prestonsprinkle.com/http://www.prestonsprinkle.com 📱 | https://www.centerforfaith.com/http://www.centerforfaith.com 📱 | https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/topics/lgbt/http://www.thegospelcoalition.org/topics/lgbt 📱 | https://www.gotquestions.org/sexual-immorality.htmlhttp://www.gotquestions.org/sexual-immorality.html ============================= Anchor + Waves: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOST:: Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig 🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Jeff Baxter 🎛️ PRODUCER + MIXING:: Lepard Productions 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

Being Mindful: Racism in the Burbs

July 13, 2023 • Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig, Ken West

Are we aware of how our actions and words impact others? In this episode, Ken West joins hosts Jacque and Stacy to share about his life, his personal experience with racism, and what he sees in our communities today. They explore how Ken was raised and how that has impacted his outlook and response to racism. The group discusses how to respect each other more so that we see each other as precious creations of God. ============================= Anchor + Waves: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOST:: Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig 🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Ken West 🎛️ PRODUCER + MIXING:: Lepard Productions 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

Being Mindful: Singleness in the Church

June 1, 2023 • Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig

Are we aware of how our actions and words impact others? God made us to be in community with those that are not like us to help US grow and love others. Join Stacy, Jacque, and special guests Jan Junge and Lisa Mundy as they discuss how to encourage single people differently and make sure they feel seen. ============================= Anchor + Waves: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOST:: Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig 🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Jan Junge, Lisa Mundy 🎛️ PRODUCER:: Andrew Lepard 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

We Are Not Our Labels

April 6, 2023 • Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig

We live in a time in which we are hyper-focused on how we see ourselves and how others see us, we can often then begin to assign worth and value to ourselves based upon those labels. The sad and tragic reality is that underneath a label or classification is a person, a purposeful creation of God, who has been reduced to a cheap descriptor. Join Jacque, Stacy, and special guest Amy Grace as she shares her personal story of battling against labels put on her, she put on herself, and how God redeemed ALL of it. ============================= Anchor + Waves: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOST:: Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig 🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Amy Grace 🎛️ PRODUCER:: Andrew Lepard 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

Marriage - How Did You Do It?

February 9, 2023 • Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig

Finding the key to making your marriage flourish just as God designed can be tricky. The longer you are married often the more elusive the concept feels. Join Stacy, Jacque, and special guests Deb Mitchell and Tracy Hall as they delve into the highs and lows of their real-life marriages. The ladies offer practical advice to help you build a more satisfying and fulfilling marriage. They discuss the importance of showing grace to each other, protecting your thought life, and fighting together for a better marriage. Stick around for an inspirational segment at the end where the guys will share what their ideal date night looks like. ============================= Resources: Verses ============================= 📖 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 📖 2 Corinthians 10:5 📖 Ephesians 4:2-3 📖 Colossians 3:13 📖 1 Thessalonians 5:11 ============================= Anchor + Waves: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOST:: Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig 🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Deb Mitchell, Tracy Hall 🎛️ PRODUCER:: Andrew Lepard 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

Making Big Decisions + Helping Our Kids Start The Process

January 13, 2023 • Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig, Lynne Schlottman

Every day we make hundreds of decisions, probably thousands. When God sets BIG decisions in front of us it is important to make sure we are following a healthy matrix to evaluate which choice is best. Join Stacy, Jacque, and special guest Lynne Schlottman as they talk through how to make healthy decisions in light of God’s will. Stick around for a special segment at the end to hear Kim Hanson share special insights on how to prepare your kids to make difficult decisions on their own.