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**Out of the Ordinary**

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.

Latest Episodes:

167. Highs and Lows Feb 09, 2022

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Key Conversation Points:

Let's take stock with some highs and lows, including dirty, dumb dogs, hypochondriacs, friends and tea.
There's "not a lot not to love" about Christie's new book! If you haven't bought it yet, click here to read about reflecting God's majesty and glory as our Creator and a little bit of heaven on earth through flowers.
Lisa-Jo flew to Denver this week to interview with Focus on the Family about her book The Middle Matters which is a collection of love stories about ordinary life!
The saved stories are in Lisa-Jo's IG about her Denver trip and Kristen's cozy cabin.
Thanks to Lisa-Jo, have you ever heard of the greatest thing EVA for relaxing that Christie just discovered?
Christie always reads "Winter Solstice" with Rosamunde Pilcher every winter and the tea in the book has become one of her favorites. The tea is Lapsang Souchong.
Christie's been visiting other podcasts and having a blast. Christie will be a guest on these podcasts: The Stories Between Us with Shawn and Maile Smucker and Saving You a Seat with Karen Hardwick.
What are your highs and lows this week? Please tell us in the reviews. It's encouraging for all listeners to read. Tag @lisajobaker and @christiepurifoy on Instagram so they can see your highs and lows as well.

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166. When You Feel Like You're Drowning Feb 02, 2022

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The podcast starts with Lisa-Jo desperately needing answers about finding equilibrium when she's drowning in life and she gets her answer! Find out how!
Lisa-Jo states that "God is not waterboarding us." Since he's not, then what's the purpose through this pain in the tsunami?
An excerpt is read from The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis, "The prayers offered in the state of dryness are those which please him best."
We aren't meant to be the peaceful center in our storm, it's Jesus. We're not meant to play that role for our kids, family or friends.
Jesus wasn't asleep on the boat because he didn't care. He had the peace in the middle of the waves.

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165. How To Make Your Life Make Sense Jan 26, 2022

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Key Conversation Points:

It's possible to make sense of the weird parts of our stories.
No part of your past is insignificant.
God isn't just allowing randomness in our lives for no reason but he's making a pattern. Do you see it in your life?
Christie and Lisa-Jo show us the courage and struggle of owning ALL the parts of our story.
Anyone can be a gardener. Trust Christie on this. We're reminded that our life is not random. God knows where all the the seeds are planted.
Lisa-Jo read from the Chapter entitled "Seeds: Ready, Set, Grow" from Christie Purifoy's new book Garden Maker: Growing a Life of Beauty and Wonder with Flowers. The book is available for purchase now. It's a book about becoming!! Grab a few copies because you'll want to share it with friends!
Lisa-Jo has a whole story about Maplehurt on her IG stories saved here.
Christie reads from "Flowers of Importance" on page 137 in her new book "Garden Maker."
Canon 80D is the camera Christie uses for her photography.
Tag @christiepurifoy and share about this podcast. Christie and Lisa-Jo will choose a listener to send a signed copy straight from Christie's home to the winner.

Podcast links:

Click here to join the conversations we have with listeners every week around the podcast. https://www.blackbarnonline.com/

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Sponsor appreciation: We're so grateful to partner with show sponsors that keep making our work possible.

Click here to visit Green Chef and use code ordinary10 to get 10 Free Meals including free shipping! The #1 Meal Kit for Eating Well! https://greenchef.com/ordinary10

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164. Garden Maker Jan 19, 2022

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Key Conversation Points:

Have you killed a house plant before? It actually doesn't mean you are doomed for garden making. Who knew?! No green thumb? There's grace here.
Christie Purifoy has written a new book named "Garden Maker: Growing a Life of Beauty and Wonder with Flowers." Thankfully, it's not just for those with a garden.
The great thing about Christie is that she's been the one intimidated about growing a garden. She gently guides us through the process with a few seeds. Easy peasy!
Need proof that you need more flowers in your life? Christie and Lisa-Jo are showing the need that we have deep in our souls that only grows from the soil of a garden.
Click here to watch the trailer of "Garden Maker."

Podcast links:

Click here to join the conversations we have with listeners every week around the podcast. https://www.blackbarnonline.com/

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Sponsor appreciation: We're so grateful to partner with show sponsors that keep making our work possible.

Click here to visit Betabrand and get 30% off your order. Find out why women are buying 5 different pairs of theses pants! https://www.betabrand.com/ordinary

Click here to join over 1 million people taking charge of their mental health through the online counseling offered by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month. http://www.betterhelp.com/ordinary

Click here to visit Green Chef and use code ordinary10 to get 10 Free Meals including free shipping! The #1 Meal Kit for Eating Well! https://greenchef.com/ordinary10

Click here to visit HoneyLove and get 20% off your second item. Use the code ORDINARY for an extra 10% off your entire order. https://www.honeylove.com/

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163. Encountering Goodness Jan 12, 2022

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Key Conversation Points:

What does it mean to pursue goodness? Have we slighted it?
Let's stay rooted in our deep and worthy ordinary virtues even though they aren't on a typical list for new year's resolutions.
"I'd really like to be like Ted Lasso." Do you agree with Christie on this? Ted Lasso makes goodness and kindness appealing and powerful. Tell us in the reviews what you think about Lasso. *viewer discretion advised for R rated moments*
True goodness fights for you, inspires you and makes you braver and bolder.
Life isn't about us being good enough for God. Christie lets us know that beauty has been linked with truth and goodness in all different kinds of philosophies.
The writings that are mentioned: Sean of the South by Sean Dietrich and Phantastes by George McDonald.

Podcast links:

Click here to join the conversations we have with listeners every week around the podcast. https://www.blackbarnonline.com/

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Sponsor appreciation: We're so grateful to partner with show sponsors that keep making our work possible.

Click here to visit Betabrand and get 30% off your order. Find out why women are buying 5 different pairs of theses pants! https://www.betabrand.com/ordinary

Click here to join over 1 million people taking charge of their mental health through the online counseling offered by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month. http://www.betterhelp.com/ordinary

Click here to visit Green Chef and use code ordinary10 to get 10 Free Meals including free shipping! The #1 Meal Kit for Eating Well! https://greenchef.com/ordinary10

Click here to visit HoneyLove and get 20% off your second item. Use the code ORDINARY for an extra 10% off your entire order. https://www.honeylove.com/

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162. Take a Load Off Jan 05, 2022

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Key Conversation Points:

This year we have permission to know what happens isn't on us.
Lying in bed in a hole is okay in this new year with the Lord. He doesn't need a clean pantry or tidy bedrooms to be present with you in the hole.
Lisa-Jo said our body, day and new year is God's country. What does that mean? Are you the King or Queen in your land?
Christie has a book coming out at the end of the month with another one due soon. She still is calm in the middle of the hustle even though she has an insane workload right now. How does she do it? What does she say she needs more of? Do you agree?
This new Venite prayer app is more Scripture and prayers with no burden.
Advice from an amazing garderner: Every year something will be a disaster but something else will be a marvel.
It is our 4th New Year together on this podcast! We need your comments and 5 stars to fuel our hearts as we keep going!

Podcast links:

Click here to join the conversations we have with listeners every week around the podcast. https://www.blackbarnonline.com/

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Sponsor appreciation: We're so grateful to partner with show sponsors that keep making our work possible.

Click here to visit Betabrand and get 30% off your order. Find out why women are buying 5 different pairs of theses pants! https://www.betabrand.com/ordinary

Click here to join over 1 million people taking charge of their mental health through the online counseling offered by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month. http://www.betterhelp.com/ordinary

Click here to visit Green Chef and use code ordinary10 to get 10 Free Meals including free shipping! The #1 Meal Kit for Eating Well! https://greenchef.com/ordinary10

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161. Hope in Winter Dec 29, 2021

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Out of the Ordinary Winter Reflections:

"Making friends and family comfortable is an art." What do you want people to feel when they enter your home? It's okay if there's chaos, we're talking about the heart of your home...in the ordinary and in the crazy!
Winter is either your season or it's not. It can linger on or we can find some ways to find the joy in the middle of the cold and bitter winds.
There just might be hope that's coming in the next season. There just might be new wine that comes out of the grief.
Lisa-Jo is reading from "And The Greatest of These" from The Jubilee, by John Blase
Christie's is reading from The Christmas Chronicles by Nigel Slater.

Podcast links:

Click here to join the conversations we have with listeners every week around the podcast. https://www.blackbarnonline.com/

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Sponsor appreciation: We're so grateful to partner with show sponsors that keep making our work possible.

Click here to join over 1 million people taking charge of their mental health through the online counseling offered by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month. http://www.betterhelp.com/ordinary

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160. Finding the Face of God in the Storm Dec 22, 2021

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Out of the Ordinary Winter Reflections:

Where's Jesus on the days when it seems He has fallen asleep in the storm? Jesus was asleep on the boat because he wasn't afraid of the waves.
Let's lean into our dear friendships when it gets hard instead of leaning out. Especially now. Especially after this year.
Can you be "prayer in action" in this season for someone? Jesus didn't just talk about rescuing, He did it.
Look for the face of God this week. He's there in the ordinary moments and in the faces around you.
Lisa-Jo is reading from "My Faith Leaks" from The Middle Matters by Lisa-Jo Baker.
Christie's is reading from "Writing a Sermon, December 23" by Mary F. C. Pratt found in Light Upon Light, compiled by Sarah Arthur.

Podcast links:
Click here to join the conversations we have with listeners every week around the podcast. https://www.blackbarnonline.com/

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Sponsor appreciation: We're so grateful to partner with show sponsors that keep making our work possible.

Click here to join over 1 million people taking charge of their mental health through the online counseling offered by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month. http://www.betterhelp.com/ordinary

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159 . Quiet Your Soul Dec 15, 2021

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Out of the Ordinary Winter Reflections:

Guess what's under the barren branches and cold, hard dirt? There's bulbs underneath and they will bloom in time.
Fairy Tales can encourage our hearts. How? You'll hear about it in this episode.
Have you ever thought "if only my strength could match my determination?"
"Follow Me" will lead you home. Maybe not home for the holidays but definitely home to the heart of God.
Lisa-Jo is reading from "Nazereth" in God Speaks through Wombs by Drew Jackson .
Christie's is reading from "The Search For the Secret King" by Eberhard Kurras in The Christmas Story Book, collected by Ineke Verschuren.

Podcast links:
Click here to join the conversations we have with listeners every week around the podcast. https://www.blackbarnonline.com/

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Sponsor appreciation: We're so grateful to partner with show sponsors that keep making our work possible.

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158. The Reflective Pause of Winter Dec 08, 2021

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Out of the Ordinary Reflections:

This season is full of expectations but we aren't living the expectations we see on Hallmark. We are living in real lives, needing a real Jesus in the darkness.
We all need a balm of hope to nourish our hearts during this season that helps us take a deep breath.
Winter is a pause and gives us space to reflect on where we really are, not where consumer culture is wanting us to be. Where is your heart today?
Lisa-Jo is reading from The Shadow Doctor by Adrian Plass.
Christie's is reading from: A Child in Winter: Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany with Caryll Houselander, edited by Thomas Hoffman.
Follow Lisa-Jo Baker @lisajobaker and Christie Purifoy @christiepurifoy
Please let us know how this podcast encourages you in the comments.

Podcast links:
Click here to join the conversations we have with listeners every week around the podcast. https://www.blackbarnonline.com/

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Sponsor appreciation: We're so grateful to partner with show sponsors that keep making our work possible.

Click here to join over 1 million people taking charge of their mental health through the online counseling offered by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month. http://www.betterhelp.com/ordinary

Click here to visit Green Chef and use code ordinary10 to get 10 Free Meals including free shipping! The #1 Meal Kit for Eating Well! https://greenchef.com/ordinary10

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