The Pace of Grace with Kim Avery

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Encore: Time-Enoughness Jul 01, 2025

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We're all busy. Overworked, overloaded, and overwhelmed because there's not enough time to do everything God has called us to do. Or is there?

Today we're exploring the powerful concept of "time-enoughness," the fact that there is always enough time to do what God created us to do. The question is, how can the beauty of "time-enoughness" permeate every minute of every day?

💡Today's Big Idea: There is enough time to do everything God has called us to do.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Choose one place in your life today to be fully present while releasing yourself from the false guilt that there are other places you should be.

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Why Insight Isn't Enough and What Actually Changes Us Jun 10, 2025

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Have you ever been deeply moved by a sermon, podcast, or retreat, only to forget the main point a few days later?

You are not alone. Studies show that most people forget 90 percent of a sermon within 48 hours.

The good news is that God is not surprised by our forgetfulness. He lovingly planned for it and built a grace-paced way for us to absorb and live out His truth.

In this episode, we explore why insight alone is not enough to bring lasting change. We also look at how God, through both Scripture and neuroscience, invites us into rhythms that help His truth sink in and stay with us.

Here is what you will hear in today's episode:

Why powerful insights tend to fade over time
What actually leads to transformation in real life
How our brains are wired to change through practice, not just awareness
Four simple spiritual rhythms that help us hold onto what matters most
An invitation to return to what God has already said and let it shape us again this summer

💡Today's Big Idea: True change comes from repetition, not just realization.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Join me this summer for our encore episodes. Together, we will give grace the space to do what it does best—shape us gently from the inside out.

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🌳 Grace Breaks: 50 Ways to Connect With God During Your Busy Day

Need a breath of fresh air?

Download 50 Grace Breaks—soul-restoring pauses to help you reconnect with God, renew your strength, and remember why your work matters.

💛 Get yours at paceofgrace.com/free

🌿 Practice the Presence: 50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day

Simple. Soulful. Doable.

This beautiful guide offers more than 50 gentle ways to stay connected with God in the middle of your real, ordinary day. From brushing your teeth to folding laundry, you'll discover sacred moments hidden in plain sight.

✨ Download it here and begin enjoying God all day long. Practice the Presence: 50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day

📖 90-Day Adventure with God

Want a deeper walk with God—but not sure where to start?

This printable PDF invites you into a 90-day journey with Jesus, one small step at a time. Thoughtful prompts, simple reflections, and a flexible rhythm help you meet with God in ways that are both rich and realistic.

💛 Start your adventure today—He's already waiting for you. 90-Day Adventure with God

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Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most.

✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul

No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]

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The Surprise of Slow Productivity Jun 03, 2025

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What if doing less could actually lead to more—more peace, more fruitfulness, more joy?

In a world that celebrates hustle, hurry, and high output, slowing down can feel like falling behind. But what if it's actually the path to deep transformation and lasting impact?

In this episode, I share the story of a year that felt like a detour but became one of the most fruitful seasons of my life. Along the way, we'll explore surprising research, spiritual truths, and biblical rhythms that invite us to trade burnout for abiding.

You'll discover:

Why a small town in Pennsylvania held the secret to longer life (and what it has to do with your business)
The three principles of Slow Productivity from Cal Newport's latest book
What Jesus modeled about doing less—but doing it with purpose and power
How my "least productive year" led to the most meaningful work I've ever done
Practical reflection questions to help you step off the hamster wheel and into the pace of grace

Whether you're in ministry, business, or simply navigating life's demands, this episode offers encouragement and a new vision for what real productivity can look like—slower, deeper, and sweeter.

💡Today's Big Idea: The best work takes time—and that's by design

⚡️Today's Small Step: Identify one area where God is inviting you to slow down and lean in.

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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

📘 The Prayer Powered Entrepreneur

📕 Cal Newport's book Slow Productivity

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The Grace-Filled Work of Not Giving Up May 27, 2025

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What do you do when your best efforts seem to disappear into thin air?

You pour out your heart, offer your gifts, share your message… and hear nothing but crickets. A few people cheer, but momentum fizzles. Others smile politely, but their eyes are elsewhere. And the silence makes you wonder, Is any of this making a difference?

In today's episode, we explore a deeper, grace-paced way of looking at our work—especially when it feels like nothing is working.

Together, we'll talk about:

The quiet heartbreak of unnoticed effort
What Jesus did when people misunderstood or rejected Him
The kind of fruit that grows slowly, deeply, and sometimes invisibly
How to stay faithful when the results don't show up right away

You'll be encouraged to rethink:

What success really means
How God's grace reshapes our expectations
Why the work you're doing—right now—matters more than you know

💡Today's Big Idea: We're not responsible for the soil, only the sowing.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Name one area where you've been discouraged in your ministry or creative work. Then, instead of measuring impact, ask: What does faithfulness look like here today?

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🌳 Grace Breaks: 50 Ways to Connect With God During Your Busy Day

Need a breath of fresh air?

Download 50 Grace Breaks—soul-restoring pauses to help you reconnect with God, renew your strength, and remember why your work matters.

💛 Get yours at paceofgrace.com/free

🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿

Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace.

✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul

No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]

👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify

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Listening to Love: Spiritual Practices Series May 20, 2025

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What if the Bible wasn't just a book to study… but a love letter to savor?

Think about how you read the morning news—fast, distracted, scanning for headlines. Now think about how you'd read a note from someone who deeply loves you. Slowly. Tenderly. Holding on to every word.

This episode explores the sacred practice of slow Scripture reading—not for information, but for transformation. Drawing from Scripture, neuroscience, and the gentle wisdom of Robert Mulholland's Shaped by the Word, you'll be invited into a more relational rhythm of being with God in His Word. Listen in to Discover:

Why reading fast fills the mind, but reading slow forms the soul
What neuroscience reveals about how slow Scripture reading rewires the brain
A step-by-step guide to practicing Lectio Divina
How to shift from reading Scripture for insight to receiving it as intimacy
Encouragement to listen for the voice of the One who loves you most

💡Today's Big Idea: Read to be formed, not just informed.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Try the ancient practice of Lectio Divina with a short passage—like Matthew 11:28–30 or Psalm 23. Linger, listen, and let it shape you.

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Shaped by the Word by Robert Mulholland

The 4 Movements of Lectio Divina:

Lectio (Read): Read slowly. Listen for the word or phrase that draws your attention. → Hebrews 4:12 (NLT)
Meditatio (Meditate): Sit with that word. Reflect on why it's speaking to you. → Psalm 139:23–24 (NLT)
Oratio (Pray): Turn your thoughts into prayer. Honest, simple conversation with God. → Psalm 27:8
Contemplatio (Rest): Be still. Rest in God's presence. No striving, just soaking. → Isaiah 30:15 (NIV)

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Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace.

✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul

No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]

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Gritty Grace: When God Doesn't Fix Things May 13, 2025

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What if God's grace doesn't look like what you expected?

Maybe you've prayed for relief, and none has come. Maybe you've begged for rescue, and the sky has stayed silent. When the suffering lingers and the miracle doesn't arrive, does that mean grace is missing?

In today's episode, we're talking about gritty grace—the kind that doesn't erase the pain but sustains you through it. We'll explore what Scripture reveals about God's power in weakness, why He sometimes doesn't remove the hardship, and how His grace is still at work—even when you don't feel it.

If you're weary of waiting for an answer, this episode is for you.

Key Takeaways

God's grace isn't just about removing pain—it's about shaping us through it.
Sufficient grace means just enough strength for the next step, not always a miraculous rescue.
Weakness isn't failure—it's the place where God's power shines the brightest.
You are not forgotten. You are not alone. Grace is here, even now.

💡Today's Big Idea: When the pain's not erased, God has gritty grace.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Mad, glad, weary, or in pain—grace is there, just whisper His name.

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🌳 Grace Breaks: 50 Ways to Connect with God During Your Busy Day 🌳

Busy days can leave us running on empty, but even brief pauses can make a lasting difference. Neuroscience shows that intentional moments of rest and connection help reset our minds, reduce stress, and refuel our spirits.

Grace Breaks offers 50 simple, soul-refreshing ways to connect with God in as little as five minutes. Inside, you'll discover:

Quick, practical ideas to refuel you
Scriptures, neuroscience tips, and Scriptural prompts
50 beautifully designed printable cards to create your own Grace Breaks jar for daily inspiration

Give yourself permission to pause and reconnect with the God who carries you, even on your busiest days.

www.PaceOfGrace.com/free

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No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]

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Learning to Love Our Limits May 06, 2025

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What if your limits aren't in the way—but showing you the way?

We've all been there: eager to move forward with a calling or dream God has placed on our hearts… only to run headfirst into a brick wall of limitation. Whether it's time, money, location, energy, opportunity, or confidence—it can feel like God has called us to something and then placed a "Do Not Enter" sign in front of the only open road.

But what if our limitations aren't roadblocks? What if they're road signs—God's way of gently guiding us into the very lane He's marked out for us?

In this episode, learn four timeless truths that can help you keep moving ahead even when the road seems blocked.

💡Today's Big Idea: Embrace your limit, and meet God in it.

⚡️Today's Small Step: What is one limit you can begin to embrace this week instead of resisting?

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☀️ Practice the Presence of God—50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day ☀️

If you would like some idea starters of ways to live within your God-given limits and still enjoy His presence all day long, download your free guide called Practice the Presence of God—50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day.

It's full of gentle, grace-paced ideas to help you stay connected with Him right in the middle of real life. www.paceofgrace.com/free

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Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace.

✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul

No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]

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Reimagining Your Rhythms with God Apr 29, 2025

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If you've ever felt like you're swimming upstream—trying to force your quiet time, creativity, or productivity into a box that just doesn't fit—you're not alone.

In this episode, we're exploring how to align our schedules with our God-given design instead of pushing against the current of how we naturally work best.

You'll hear:

Why the classic "quiet time first thing in the morning" doesn't work for everyone
How God might actually be inviting you to reimagine your rhythms—not abandon your practices
What neuroscience says about circadian rhythms, mental energy, and the brain's "Goldilocks zones" for different types of work
A freeing reminder that Jesus didn't stick to a rigid schedule – and you don't have to either

Plus, a few practical, grace-filled questions to help you sketch out your own ideal rhythm—and permission to experiment, adapt, and walk in step with the pace of grace.

💡Today's Big Idea: Align your time with your God-given design.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Sketch out an ideal week that feels like a delight—then give it a try!

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🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿

Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace.

✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul

No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]

👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify

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When Everything's Falling Apart Apr 22, 2025

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When life feels chaotic and out of control, it's easy to slip into survival mode—searching for answers, putting on a brave face, or distracting ourselves just to get through the day. But none of those truly brings the peace we're longing for.

In this episode, we'll explore why our usual coping strategies fall short and what actually brings deep, unshakable peace—no matter what's happening around us.

What You'll Gain from This Episode:

A fresh perspective on navigating uncertainty.
A simple but powerful way to find peace in overwhelming moments.
Encouragement for shifting from fear to trust, even when the future feels uncertain.

💡Today's Big Idea: Fix your eyes on Jesus, not the storm.

⚡️Today's Small Step: When you feel overwhelmed today, pause and look at His face: "Is Jesus worried?" No? Then take a deep breath and let His steady presence ground you.

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🎁 Free Gift: Turning Tension to Trust

Turning Tension to Trust is designed to help you release the weight of worry and walk in the peace that Jesus gives.

Download it now: www.paceofgrace.com/free

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Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace.

✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul

No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]

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The Saboteur's Lies: How to Overcome Resistance Apr 15, 2025

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It happens every time you step toward something meaningful. A new opportunity, a creative project, a deeper commitment to God—and suddenly, the resistance shows up. The inner critic whispers, "You're not ready." Procrastination sneaks in, disguised as busyness. Fear wraps itself in logic, convincing you to wait until you have more time, more clarity, more confidence.

But what if these roadblocks aren't telling the truth? What if they're simply the voice of the saboteur, trying to keep you from stepping into what God has for you?

By listening, you'll: ✔ Identify the sneaky lies resistance tells you—perfectionism, self-doubt, and fear of failure. ✔ Recognize how the saboteur disguises itself in procrastination, over-planning, and hesitation. ✔ Learn practical ways to break free from the cycle of delay and discouragement. ✔ Discover how faith and small acts of obedience can silence resistance. ✔ Find the courage to take the next step—even when you don't feel ready.

If you've ever wrestled with fear, perfectionism, or that nagging sense that you're not enough, this episode is for you. Resistance may be loud, but God's truth is louder. Let's uncover the lies, push past the hesitation, and move forward with grace.

💡Today's Big Idea: God is stronger than the saboteur, so I don't have to be. I can just obey.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Take one action toward the thing you've been avoiding—without overthinking, without perfectionism, without waiting for confidence. Just one step.

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🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿

Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace.

✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul

No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]

👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify

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