ANCHOR + WAVES

Homeless + Immigrants: Assumptions in the Church

This month on Anchor + Waves, Jacque and Stacy welcome Micah Harrison from the Mission Hills Life Center for a conversation about the assumptions we often have about our homeless and immigrant population. Together, they unpack the way fear, busyness, and basic misunderstanding can keep us from truly seeing people as human beings made in the image of God. Through honest stories and practical insight, Micah shares what he’s learned from walking alongside people experiencing homelessness and immigrant families navigating life in a new culture, including his own experience returning from years in Indonesia. The conversation is eye-opening, compassionate, and full of simple ways we can slow down, build relationships, and love people more intentionally. If you’ve ever wondered how to practically move beyond empathy into meaningful connection, this episode is for you. 👉 Subscribe so you don't miss any episodes. 👉 Listen now and be encouraged to trust God as we navigate the calm and the storms that life brings. 🎧 Also available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. 📺 Check us out on YouTube  As always, shoot us your questions at women@missionhills.org [women@missionhills.org] and enjoy today's episode. ============================= Anchor + Waves: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOSTS:: Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig 🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: Micah Harrison 🎥 VIDEO + SEO DIRECTORS:: Zac Anderson, Colin McFarland 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland   A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

Fatherhood: Assumptions in the Church

In this special Father’s Day episode of Anchor + Waves, Erin and Stacy sit down with two fathers for an honest conversation about the assumptions the church often makes about men, dads, and spiritual leadership. These dads with great wisdom and good humor share their wisdom and experiences of marriage and fatherhood: from instilling bravery in our children, to differences in faith-walks, to learning how to paint their daughter’s nails. This is an episode for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed and like they are not enough for their kids. Join us and be reminded that sometimes just our presence and faithfulness is all that is required. 👉 Subscribe so you don't miss any episodes. 👉 Listen now and be encouraged to trust God as we navigate the calm and the storms that life brings. 🎧 Also available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. 📺 Check us out on YouTube  As always, shoot us your questions at women@missionhills.org [women@missionhills.org] and enjoy today's episode. ============================= Anchor + Waves: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOSTS:: Erin Marken, Stacy Ludwig 🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: Mark Peterson, Chris Walton 🎥 VIDEO + SEO DIRECTORS:: Zac Anderson, Colin McFarland 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland   A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

Disabilities: Assumptions in the Church + a Personal Story with Abby Howard

What happens when your life changes overnight? When nothing looks the way you planned? In this special live episode of Anchor + Waves, recorded at our Paint + Podcast women’s event, Abby Howard shares her powerful story of faith, loss, and purpose after a rare spinal stroke left her paralyzed. But this conversation goes deeper than one story; listen to how God used Abby's story to encourage and create community within the disabilities community. Together, we talk about: ▪️How to trust God when your future is stripped away ▪️The tension between visible healing and ongoing struggle ▪️Assumptions the church makes about disability ▪️Why “making space” matters more than we think ▪️How empathy can change the way we see everyone around us This is a conversation about resilience, surrender, and the reminder that every person you pass is carrying a story. You’re not alone. And your story matters more than you think. 👉 Subscribe so you don't miss any episodes. 👉 Listen now and be encouraged to trust God as we navigate the calm and the storms that life brings. 🎧 Also available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. 📺 Check us out on YouTube  As always, shoot us your questions at women@missionhills.org [women@missionhills.org] and enjoy today's episode. ============================= Anchor + Waves: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOSTS:: Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig 🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: Abby Howard 🎥 VIDEO + SEO DIRECTORS:: Zac Anderson, Colin McFarland 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland   A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

Singleness: Assumptions in the Church w/ Elizabeth Woodson

Singleness isn’t a waiting room—it’s a real, meaningful season. In this episode of Anchor + Waves, Jacque and Stacy have a conversation with author and speaker Elizabeth Woodson. Join us as they talk honestly about the assumptions the church often makes about singleness—and how those assumptions can quietly shape the way women see themselves. Together we unpack: • Why singleness is often misunderstood in church culture, • The hidden assumptions that can leave women feeling unseen or “incomplete”, • How to find purpose, joy, and contentment in your current season, • What it looks like to build real, life-giving community—no matter your relationship status. Whether you’re single, married, widowed, or divorced, this conversation will challenge the way you think about identity, belonging, and what it means to live a full life with Jesus. 👉 Subscribe so you don't miss any episodes. 👉 Listen now and be encouraged to trust God as we navigate the calm and the storms that life brings. 🎧 Also available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. 📺 Check us out on YouTube  As always, shoot us your questions at women@missionhills.org [women@missionhills.org] and enjoy today's episode. ============================= Resources ============================= The Woodson Institute [https://www.thewoodsoninstitute.org/] Newest Book: Habits of Resistance [https://a.co/d/03vcEPPI] ============================= Anchor + Waves: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOSTS:: Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig 🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: Elizabeth Woodson 🎥 VIDEO + SEO DIRECTORS:: Zac Anderson, Colin McFarland 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland   A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

Friends over 70: Assumptions in the Church

What assumptions do we carry about women over 70? In this episode of Assumptions About the Church, Jacque and special guest host Erin Marken sit down with Sarah and Wendy, who are both deeply involved in church life, family, and serving. It is easy to assume that the older generation is slowing down, has nothing new to learn, and is resistant to change. Instead, what we learn in this episode is that those who choose deep community, intergenerational connections, and laughter are anything but. Listen in as we discover how God has used these women to do new works and to pass on the traditions of their faith. We can learn all kinds of things if we ask good questions. 👉 Subscribe so you don't miss any episodes. 👉 Listen now and be encouraged to trust God as we navigate the calm and the storms that life brings. 🎧 Also available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. 📺 Check us out on YouTube  As always, shoot us your questions at women@missionhills.org [women@missionhills.org] and enjoy today's episode. ============================= Anchor + Waves: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOSTS:: Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig 🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: Sarah, Wendy Clark 🎥 VIDEO + SEO DIRECTORS:: Zac Anderson, Colin McFarland 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland   A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved