Nine dental appointments, a 15-year-old missing four wisdom teeth, and a day-after-surgery parallel parking lesson... it has officially been the "Summer of Teeth" in Joni’s house.

In Episode 44, Joni reflects on a chaotic summer schedule and how a busy season of waiting rooms brought her back to 1 Kings 3 and the story of Solomon. Join us as we talk about the difference between knowing the Bible and having the wisdom to actually live it out in the middle of everyday life.

Key Scripture:

• ​1 Kings 3:9: "So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong."

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A summer trip to Itasca State Park involved waiting out the rain in the visitor center, a "short" hike that my kids definitely questioned, and a mystery at the Mississippi headwaters. After spotting what looked like a secret proposal setup, we sent the kids in as spies to get the scoop—only to leave without ever finding out how the story ended.

In this episode, we talk about why we get so caught up in wanting to know what happens next in our own lives. We look at Deuteronomy 29:29 and reflect on why it's okay that God doesn't show us the whole map at once.

In this episode:

• A rainy day trip to Itasca State Park.

• Debate over what actually counts as a "short" hike.

• Sending the kids to investigate a headwaters mystery.

• Why we don't need to know every detail of our own story to trust God.

  
  

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When dropping my daughter off at an out-of-town volleyball camp, I almost spent the next few hours sitting in my car or grabbing coffee. Instead, I decided to walk into a local church—and I’m so glad I did.

In this episode, we look at Ephesians 2:10 and unpack a question I haven't been able to stop thinking about: What are you doing when you feel most alive? From church parking lot volunteers to quiet prayers for our kids, God prepares "good works" for us in the everyday moments. Let's talk about how He uses our unique gifts to encourage others and remind them that He is real.

In this episode:

• Stepping out of my comfort zone at an out-of-town church.

• The power of everyday greeters and simple hospitality.

• Exploring Ephesians 2:10 and what it means to be God's handiwork.

• A full-circle moment with my daughters about noticing signs of God at work.

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