Sunday Ripple

04/07/2026

It's not the sin you'd put on a prayer request. Nobody preaches about it. But it might be the one doing the most damage. This week on Sunday Ripple — complacency, Amos 6:1, and what it costs to go through the motions while everyone calls it faithfulness.

03/31/2026

Living at the end of the road system in Homer, Alaska has taught me things about God I couldn't have learned anywhere else. This week on Sunday Ripple: what happens when the landscape refuses to let you make God small.

03/24/2026

Before I had kids, I had theories. Consistent bedtime. Calm, reasoned responses. A regulated nervous system. And then the child arrived. This week on Sunday Ripple — what parenting (and a year of podcasting) taught me about the gap between who you planned to be and who actually shows up.

03/20/2026

Ecclesiastes said it 3,000 years ago. The hunger for more doesn't get satisfied by more. It just grows a bigger appetite.

That's not a new problem. It's a human one.

This week on Sunday Ripple we're talking about what contentment actually is — and why Paul could write about joy from a prison cell. 🎙️ Link in bio.

11/14/2025

🚀 Huge shoutout to our sponsor for last week’s Sunday Ripple episode: Rocket Drift!

Rocket Drift is a brand-new, fast-paced pixel-art game where you drift, dodge, and blast through space while collecting stars and trying to beat your own high scores. It’s simple, addictive, and surprisingly calming — at least until the asteroids start flying faster. Go download it for iPhone today!

10/07/2025

🚗 My son took his driving test at the Homer DMV—the one where almost no one passes on the first try.

But against all odds… he did. ✅

And it got me thinking—God’s grace works a lot like that.

It doesn’t check the odds. It breaks them.

Have you ever had a DMV story like that—where you shouldn’t have passed, but somehow you did?

Some stories are just too good not to tell—and this one starts at the Homer DMV. My son needed to take his driving test, and the only appointment available was with the examiner who’s basically a local legend. She’s known for failing almost everyone on the first attempt. People drive to other ...

08/22/2025

⏳ A couple episodes ago, we dove into a topic that’s too important to let sit on the shelf…
Ever feel trapped in a spiral—overthinking, isolating, letting shame take control? You’re not alone, and this episode offers hope.

In this episode of Sunday Ripple, we explore:
✅ How shame works (and why it doesn’t come from God)
✅ How to interrupt the spiral before it owns your week
✅ How God’s grace can rewrite the story you thought was stuck on repeat

If you haven’t heard it yet, now’s the perfect time. 🎧 Listen here: https://sundayripple.com/the-spiral-we-dont-talk-about-but-all-live-through/

💬 Ever caught yourself in a spiral? How did you get out? Share your story in the comments and encourage someone today.

I didn’t mean to spiral. Honestly, it usually starts with something small—losing track of time, overcommitting, saying yes to too many things that felt manageable in theory. But before long, I’m overwhelmed, avoiding tasks, snapping at people I love, and slowly morphing into a grumpy emotional...

08/07/2025

I just want to take a moment to say a huge THANK YOU to each of you who’s listened, shared, subscribed, and supported the Sunday Ripple podcast. Whether you’ve tuned in for one episode or all of them, you’ve helped push us past 500 downloads! 🙌

I’m so grateful for this community, and I’m just getting started. More stories, reflections, and meaningful moments are coming your way soon. Stay tuned… and keep making those ripples.

Thank you. Truly.

08/05/2025

🚨 New Episode: Stop Setting Yourself on Fire to Keep Others Warm 🔥

You’re showing up. You’re loving well. But somewhere along the line… you started losing yourself.

This one’s for the helpers, the fixers, the encouragers who’ve given everything and still wonder if it’s enough.
We’re talking about boundaries, burnout, and the mercy that doesn’t compromise.

✋ Mercy doesn’t mean becoming kindling.
🔥 Compassion doesn’t mean losing your convictions.

🎧 Listen now: https://sundayripple.com/stop-setting-yourself-on-fire-to-keep-others-warm/

Some of us carry a silent belief that love means sacrifice without limit. That if someone we care about is hurting, doubting, or spiraling, the godliest thing we can do is throw ourselves into their fire—again and again—until they’re okay. But eventually, we find ourselves burned out, spiritua...

07/29/2025

💭 Ever been the expert in the room… but still ignored?

This week on Sunday Ripple, we’re talking about The Advisor’s Dilemma—how to stay faithful when your wisdom goes unused.

From church livestream fails to biblical examples like David and Saul, this episode will help you lead with humility, even when you’re not in charge.

🎧 Listen now at the link!

07/22/2025

🎣 Oops… we did it again. No new Sunday Ripple episode this week—turns out the silvers are biting, and so are we. 🐟And then there’s the halibut, too!

We meant to record… really, we did. But then the tide came in, the rods came out, and well… you know how it goes. Consider it a little sabbath by the sea. 🌊

We’ll be back soon with fresh reflections (and maybe fresh fish too). Until then, go make a ripple—and maybe a cast or two. 🎧➡️🎣