Podcast - Slices of Life
72 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsSlices of Life is where intentional living and imperfection meet. Join friends Kimberly Amici, Elise Daly Parker, Kimberly Coyle, and Noelle Rhodes as they have conversations that help navigate real faith, real life, and real community in the everyday.
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Episode 022 5 Gifts You Can Give A Parent Of A Child With Special Needs
November 08, 2016 23:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBNoelle’s son Silas is hearing impaired and, as a result, has experienced some developmental delays. While it’s been both hard and heartbreaking, it has also turned out to be a great adventure that has changed her life forever. It has deepened her faith and has taught her huge life lessons. In this podcast she shares her story and talks about the gifts friends and family have given her along the way. Mentioned in the Show: 5 Gifts You Can Give A Parent Of A Child With Special Needs by Noelle...
Episode 021 When Kids Disobey
November 01, 2016 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBBefore we had children, a lot of us had big ideas about how we’d parent and how great our children would turn out. We assumed if did all the right things and prayed hard enough, our little angles would be obedient and thus reflect just how wonderful and insightful we are as parents. I am sure we a bit surprised when it didn't work out that way. In this episode, we are talking about how to have grace ourselves and for our children when they disobey. Mentioned in the Show: Post: 3 Best Ways ...
Episode 20 On Giving Thanks
October 25, 2016 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBNovember is right round the corner and that means Thanksgiving will be here before we know it. Of course we should be grateful all year around however, this month, marks the time when even the grumpiest of people find something to be thankful for. Giving thanks has been known to slow aging, relieve stress, and improve relationships. I’ve learned that having an attitude of gratitude is not enough though, to actually give thanks we have to do something. Mentioned in the Show: Destinations: M...
Episode 019 Friendship Breakups
October 18, 2016 12:28 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBWe are talking about friendship...again! We have talked about this subject in the past but you won’t want to miss this episode! This time around we are talking about friendship breakups. 96% of women say they have experienced them before and 93% of those breakups have been silent. Yikes! Tune in for our why we do this and how we can do it better. Mentioned in the Show Books: What Did I Do Wrong?: What to Do When You Don't Know Why the Friendship Is Over by Liz Pryor Podcast: Friending
Episode 018 Elisa Pulliam and Biblical Mentoring
October 11, 2016 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBIn the latest episode of the podcast, we are joined by special guest Elisa Pulliam. She is talking with us to talk about Biblical Mentoring. She is passionate about equipping women to experience life transformed for the sake of impacting the next generation. In the book Impact Together, Elisa Pulliam challenges you to grow in your faith and encourage you to draw nearer to Christ while helping you discover your potential as a mentor. Mentioned in the Show: www.Moretobe.com Life coaching tr...
Episode 017 What is Life Coaching?
October 04, 2016 10:00 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBDid you know that our very own Elise Daly Parker is a life coach? She's here to talk to us today what life coaching is, what isn’t, and who it’s for. I've had the pleasure of working with the life coach for the last year and a half and it has changed my life in so many unexpected ways. Noelle had been through life coaching as well and agrees that it is amazing. The three of us have gathered to talk more about it. Mentioned in this episode: Life Coach Carey Bailey Life Coach Elise Daly Park...
Episode 016 On Letting Go and Holding On
September 27, 2016 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBIn this episode, we are talking about Letting Go and Holding On. Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 says “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens, a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot... The list continues as you read through verse 8. Whether it is an idea, trend, relationship, belief, or dream it can sometimes be difficult to tell when to release and move on or dig our heels in and hold tight. Today the 3 of are sharing what we...
Episode 015 What I Wish I Knew When I Went to College
September 20, 2016 10:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBThe summer is officially over and a new season is beginning, especially for recent high school grads who are now settling into college life. Thanks to technology, a quick search online can immediately give us lists upon lists about what every college student needs know. Lists are great however nothing beats hearing good advice coupled with personal experience... so are here to talk about the things we wish we knew when we went to college. This new episode is not just for high school and col...
Episode 014 It’s Never Too Late
September 13, 2016 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBToday Elise, Kimberly, and Kimberly are talking about the idea that it is never too late. Whether you’re young or old this matters. No matter how old you are it takes courage to change direction, try something new, or completely start over. In fact, the most successful people are the ones who have reinvented themselves, tried, failed, and tried again. We are here today to encourage you to pursue a dream or a desire that God has placed in your heart. Mentioned in the Show: Fun Facts About F...
Episode 013 What Are Your Reading?
September 06, 2016 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBBefore Slices of Life was a podcast, the team at Circles of Faith was primarily a community blog. On the first Friday of every month, we ran a column called First Friday Book Faves. There, we asked our readers and contributors to tell us what they were reading. We didn’t ask for a detailed review just a few sentences on the latest book that they thought was worth sharing with others. Now, we are carrying that idea over to the podcast where we talk about the books we just can't seem to put do...
Episode 012 Cynthia Weisbecker and Praying for Your Children
August 30, 2016 17:59 - 45 minutes - 42 MBJoin Kimberly and Elise as they talk with Cynthia Weisbecker about their experience with Moms in Prayer International, a ministry whose vision is that every school in the world would be covered with prayer. In this podcast they share more about this amazing ministry, how it has changed their lives, and how you can find a group of praying moms in your area. Special guest Cynthia Weisbecker is wife to Gary for 32 years and the mother of two grown children, one of whom is married and expecting...
Episode 011 Kids and Money
August 23, 2016 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBJoin Kimberly Amici, Elise Daly Parker, and Kimberly Coyle as they talk today about Kids and Money. Kids learn about math, science, and language in addition to many other subjects. However, very little emphasis is put on money management. Even if basic skills are taught, topics such as living a life that allows you to be generous, how to save, and spending less than you earn are rarely covered. So how do we teach the next generation, specifically our kids, to have a healthy perspective of mon...
Episode 010 Extending Hospitality
August 16, 2016 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBToday’s show is all about hospitality. In this episode Kimberly Amici, Elise Daly Parker, and Noelle Rhodes are talking about what the Bible says about it and how important it is in building community and making others feel valued. They're also talking about how they feel about opening up their home, what prevents them from being more welcoming, and how to overcome it. MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: RECIPES: Elise’s Baker’s One Bowl Brownies - Simple, delicious, a crowd pleaser. Try them warm with...
Episode 009 Self Awareness
August 09, 2016 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBTwo weeks ago we talked about some of the life’s transitions we have experienced, how we navigated them, and what we learned. After that conversation, we realized that there were two things that made every transition easier. Community and self-awareness. Today Kimberly, Elise, and Kimberly talk self-awareness, what it means, and some simple ways we can discover a little bit more about ourselves. Mentioned in the Show: Posts: Back by Popular Demand: Are You an Abstainer or a Moderator? By G...
Episode 008 Surefire Ways To Drive Your Husband Crazy
August 02, 2016 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBThis week’s podcast we are talking about marriage. Specifically, what we can do to drive our husbands crazy… and it’s not what you think we mean. We mean crazy in a frustrating way. Join Kimberly Amici, Elise Daly Parker, and Noelle Rhodes talk the 5 tried and true methods to annoy her husband. If you are like us, you’ll identify with a few of these yourself. 1. Be Discontent with Everything. 2. Compare Yourself to Everyone. 3. Over-Schedule Every Second of Your Life. 4. Take Him for Gr...
Episode 007 Navigating Life's Transitions
July 26, 2016 18:36 - 47 minutes - 44 MBSeasons of life change. What worked in one season of our life differs in the next. Some transitions we prepare for and some take us by surprise. I am Kimberly Amici and I am here today talking with Elise Daly Parker and Kimberly Coyle about life transitions, the ones we’ve been through and what we have learned from them. Mentioned in the show: Moving back to U.S. Working part time to not working anymore College age kids Moving from Home of 25 years. Busy seasons (example spring sports) Stay...
Episode 006 Friendship - 4 Things You Need to Know About Friendship
July 19, 2016 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBWhen we were kids it was easy to make friends. BFFs were the girls that lived in our neighborhood and the kids we were in class with. Then in college and our early 20s, proximity still played a big role in friendships but we also started to gravitate towards people that had interests similar to ours. After a few life transitions, we soon realized it isn't so easy to make and keep good friends. It wasn’t until recently that Kimberly Amici discovered the rules for grown-up friendships were a bi...
Episode 005 Sabbath Keeping
July 12, 2016 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBIn this episode we will be talking about Sabbath and why it is important and how we make space for it in our busy culture. MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Episode 39 of the Sorta Awesome podcast, Seeking Rest, Finding Delight, WHO'S TALKING ABOUT SABBATH ON-LINE: Shelly Miller-Sabbath Society Shelly Miller on Instagram #sabbathsociety PODCAST: Sorta Awesome podcast - Seeking Rest, Finding Delight - episode 39 BOOKS: Breathe - Bible Study Book: Making Room for Sabbath by Priscilla Shirer The Rest...
Episode 004 How To Be a Bad Friend in 5 Easy Steps
June 30, 2016 10:00 - 43 minutes - 38.9 MBThere are some basic rules of friendship that we often take for granted. Back in October of 2015, Noelle wrote a post titled How To Be a Bad Friend in 5 Easy Steps. The reason this post is so brilliant is because most people see the title and think… I‘m not a bad friend but then both laugh and cringe as they read through it. MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: How To Be a Bad Friend in 5 Easy Steps by Noelle Rhodes Five Minute Friday In Your Words - Have You Found a Friend in an Unlikely Person or in...
Episode 003 Starting Your Day with God
June 30, 2016 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBWe hear a lot in church about how important it is to spend time with God but it is rarely ever followed up by what it really means or what it looks like. We asked our contributors at Circles of Faith how they spent their devotional time, it confirmed that there were many ways to pray, read the Bible, and develop a close relationship with God. So if you are interested in started this spiritual discipline or looking for ideas on how to enhance yours, today’s podcast is for you. Mentioned in th...
Episode 002 Realistic Summer Expectations
June 30, 2016 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBAs parents, we sometimes set unrealistic expectations for ourselves or our families over the summer. We welcome the break from our routines and become determined to foster adventure. Have you ever associated summer with having more time, only to be disappointed with home projects left undone or bucket lists incomplete? Join Kimberly Amici, Elise Daly Parker, and Noelle Rhodes as they chat about a post written for Circles of Faith called A Mother's Guide to Losing Her Mind Plus a Few Ways to K...
Episode 001 Meet the Co-Hosts of Slices of Life
June 23, 2016 15:24 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBGet to know the creators of Circles of Faith, Kimberly Amici and Elise Daly Parker plus co-hosts Noelle Rhodes and Kimberly Coyle. Together they share a bit about growing up in faith, what family life looks like for them, and the exciting things they are doing in and around the web.