Today's Heartlift with Janell Janell Rardon

Have you ever felt weighed down by societal expectations, unsure how to live a life filled with gratitude and joy? Meet Glenn Van Pesky, the visionary founder of Gossamer Gear and author of "Take Less, Do More: Surprising Life Lessons in Generosity, Gratitude, and Curiosity from an Ultralight Backpacker." Join us as Glenn shares his profound insights on embracing gratitude, recognizing when we have enough, and how stepping outside our comfort zones can lead to remarkable growth and healing.&n...

"Examine everything you carry."-Glen Van PeskiGlen Van Peski, engineer, outdoor gear innovator, and author of "Take Less, Do More: Surprising Life Lessons in Generosity, Gratitude, and Curiosity from an Ultralight Backpacker," shares with Janell "his ultralight ethos" of living with "the lightest possible backpack."Glen's extraordinary journey, from exploring California's western outdoors to founding Gossamer Gear, a leading ultralight backpacking equipment company, offers profound insi...

Unlock the secrets to a healthier mind and spirit with Master Naturalist Aaron Lynham, author of "Rooted in Wonder." Find out how simple interactions with nature can significantly enhance your well-being and how trees act as nature's very own air purifiers. We'll reflect on the comforting words of Matthew 6:25-27, reminding us of God's meticulous care for creation and how it can put our worries to rest. This episode perfectly blends scientific findings and spiritual insights, offering practic...

"I’ve kept my feet on the ground, I’ve cultivated a quiet heart."-Psalm 131:2, The MessageHow can the quietness of nature soothe a restless soul? Join me for a heartwarming conversation with Erin Lynham, a master naturalist, as we explore the profound connection between nature and spirituality. Erin's journey, sparked by her children's curiosity and her desire to understand creation more deeply, reveals how embracing nature can calm our inner worlds, as reflected in Psalm 131:2. ...

Motherhood intertwines deeply with mental health, a truth that becomes all too clear when you hear Tara Edelschick and Kathy Twan McLean, co-authors of "Moms at the Well: Meeting God Through the Mothers of Scripture-A 7-Week Bible Study Experience. Together, they share their experiences with such genuine openness. In the heart of this episode, we traverse the complex emotional landscape every mother knows well, from the light of joy to the shadows of struggle. Tara lays bare a transformative ...

This conversation is more than just a chat; it's a guiding light for mothers seeking solace and understanding amid their spiritual and parental odyssey. We learn of the five steps of spiritual transformation highlighted in "Moms at the Well: Meeting God Through the Mothers of Scripture--a 7-Week Bible Study Experience. Authors Kathy Tuan-McLean and Tara Edelschick share—ranging from the loss of a child to the power of Scripture in an increasingly digital age—resonate with a raw honesty ...