Our identity is not what we do, what we have, or what others say about us. It is WHO God says we are. The essence of what makes us unique image bearers and a gift to the world around us. It is as essential to know who we are as who we are not... thus exchanging lies we have believed about our identity for the truth of God is the very task of this episode. Find a place you can settle in... Let's listen together. Music by Matt Wright

What do we do with emotions that keep us bound? What is our recourse when fear, shame, loneliness, anger seems lodged in our bodies and isolates us from truth and love? There is a way through. From anger to peace, from shame to freedom, from isolation to love. Let's listen together. Visit thecollaboratorypodcast.com for resources and coaching. Music by Matt Wright

How do you process your emotions? Chip Dodd, in “Voice of the Heart” proposes 8 primary emotions and affirms that while they may be comfortable or uncomfortable, they are ALL good. Do you know that emotions are invitations? They have something to offer us… they reveal what we believe to be true. May we get curious as to what they have to tell us, and how they might lead us to converse with God in a way that is honest and true. Let's listen together. Music by Matt Wright

Do you know that you have a portable sanctuary of the heart? A place to retreat to and "behold the Lord" as the ancient writers invite us. Indeed, where head and heart meet is the deep and sacred place of the imagination. Join me in a thought experiment as we behold the person of peace in a place of peace. May you be encouraged. May your faith be deepened. May we meet with God. Let's listen together. Visit thecollaboratorypodcast.com Visit https://www.jamiesoncoaching.com/podcast for a free listening tool to aid you in your journey. Music by Matt Wright.

We talk about forgiveness, but do we do it? For years, I did not know how. I did not know that true forgiveness demanded a third party. It had escaped me that only when I released people to God could I actually have any prayer of making things right with them... if I even had the opportunity or the safety to do so in person. Today I lend you my practice of releasing others in forgiveness. It is a simple thought exercise that demands courage and faith, but has brought me freedom more times than I can count. It has literally changed my heart toward others, allowed me to lay down heavy burdens of hurt, anger, guilt, and angst... and proven Jesus' kindness and faithfulness again and again. I don't know why, but I am surprised every time. I pray this episode blesses you, frees you, and draws you closer to the heart of God. Let's listen together.... Music by Matt Wright

This exercise in forgiveness was offered to me years ago and has served to help me release people from minor and major offenses alike. May it serve as a guided prayer meditation that would lead you to freedom and deeper intimacy with Jesus.

What is forgiveness? What is it not? In short, forgiveness is “the great exchange”… where God trades death for life, guilt for innocence, and bondage for freedom. It is the most glorious gift. We will play in the Collaboratory today with what we have understood confession, sin and forgiveness to mean... and wonder if there is a more hopeful path toward freedom. Let's listen together.... ⁠Visit HERE⁠ to download “Can You Hear Me?” I hope this free listening guide serves you as you practice. For more insight on hearing God’s voice, start at the ⁠beginning⁠! ⁠Episode 4⁠ is particularly helpful as well. Music by Matthew Wright

The Question that Changes Everything We so often think that we know what we need to know. What if we don’t? What if the things on God’s heart wouldn’t even occur to us to ask about? What if open-ended, curious questions really are the best way to know a person, and the best way to know a personal God? God, what do you want me to know? Let's listen together... Visit HERE to download “Can You Hear Me?” I hope this free listening guide serves you as you practice. For more insight on hearing God’s voice, start at the beginning! Episode 4 is particularly helpful as well. Music by Matthew Wright

The first episode of Season 2 offers a tool for coming to the present moment in order to connect with God. We start with a breath exercise coupled with sensory awareness, then practice a body scan culminate with and visualizing God at the center of the heart. May you sense God's presence within you as you listen to the voice of Love.

Season Two, the "Toolkit" is about to begin... the pre-lab gives you a taste of the next leg of our journey. I cannot wait to continue... let's listen together. Visit thecollaboratorypodcast.com for details and resources. Music by Matt Wright