Slow Simple Soulful Podcast
Slow Simple Soulful Podcast
Anna Kettle
Discover a slower, simpler, more soulful way of living with host Anna Kettle, award-winning marketing professional and author of 'Sand Between Your Toes: Inspirations for a Slower, Simpler, More Soulful Way of Life'
Episode 15: Celebrate the Season
How do we make the most of our life? Even in those seasons that feel hard? By choosing to embrace where we are... "For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven." (Eccl 3:1)
Oct 19, 2021
5 min
Episode 14: Live with Clarity
Most of us know that we can't do ALL the things, but how do you decide what to prioritise and live with greater clarity?  "Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do." (Ephesians 5: 15-17)
Sep 27, 2021
6 min
Episode 13: Embrace the Journey
Is there anything more frustrating than being stuck in limbo, due to detours and delays? But maybe God is more interested in how we journey with him than how quickly we arrive.  This episode is all about the importance of embracing the journey... "He guides me along the right path" (Psalm 23:3)
Sep 20, 2021
5 min
Episode 12: How to Wait Well
Waiting is really hard for most of us, in this rushed and hurried world. But what if there was an art to waiting well? Well maybe there is... "When I wait you strengthen my heart." Psalm 27:14
Sep 13, 2021
7 min
Episode 11: Hit the Pause Button
We live in a culture that overvalues busyness, even busyness that doesn't make us more productive. But what if we just took some time to pause today? Even small moments of pause can make a big difference in our day. This bite-sized, five minute reflection will teach you how... "Stop & consider the wonderful miracles of God" (Job 37:14) 
Sep 6, 2021
5 min
Episode 10: Check Your Emotional Pulse
How's your heart? Why is it so important to guard it by practising regular self-reflection? And where do you begin with this anyway?  Find out more & download a simple, free tool that could help at: www.annakettle.com/download-pulse-check "Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your whole life." (Proverbs 4:23)
Aug 31, 2021
5 min
Episode 9: Real vs Pseudo Rest
Why do we find resting so hard? Maybe in modern, western culture rest is less about physically stopping or doing 'nothing' and more about doing something 'else' or 'different'... Why not start by taking a rest inventory to help you explore how & when you need to rest? "God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy because it was the day he took a rest from all his work." (Genesis 2:3)
Aug 23, 2021
6 min
Episode 8: Listen to Your Body
Often we can fool ourselves that we are doing fine, but our bodies can really give us away... God has made us as holistic beings so it's really important not to compartmentalise our physical, spiritual or emotional health. "A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body." (Proverbs 14:30)
Aug 17, 2021
4 min
Episode 7: Learn to Breathe
Does life sometimes leave you feeling rushed around and breathless? Or do often find yourself feeling stressed out, anxious, or tense and all wound up? This short guided devotional & meditation offers you a small mindful moment to pause & catch your breath! 'The breath of the Almighty gives me life' (Job 33:4)
Aug 8, 2021
5 min
Episode 6: Be Smart with Your Phone
Are you controlling your mobile phone? Or is your phone controlling you? How much time are you spending on it? And what small changes can you make to recover your time? "You say I am allowed to do anything, but not everything is beneficial" (1 Corinthians 10:23) 
Aug 2, 2021
6 min
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