Holy Hygge

Come to me all of you who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Jesus famously said these words in Matthew 11. He urges His disciples to seek rest in Him, no matter the circumstance and no matter what the world defines as rest. How can we, as Christians, seek this same kind of rest from an unseen God? How can we practice true, Biblical rest and cultivate it in our families? In our homes? In this episode of Holy Hygge, Jamie is joined for one final conversation by Jennifer Dukes Lee on all things rest: what it is, why it acts as a tenet of hygge, and how to practically practice it as believers. About Jennifer: Jennifer Dukes Lee is the author of several best-selling books and Bible studies, including Growing Slow and It's All Under Control. A former metro news reporter, Jennifer still loves to chase a great story. Her favorite one of all: the Good News of Jesus Christ. Jennifer and her husband live on the fifth-generation Lee family farm in Iowa, where they raise crops, pigs and two beautiful humans. While she enjoys speaking at women's conferences across the country, you can usually find her at the neighborhood country church on Sunday mornings. Jennifer loves queso, Netflix binges, and singing too loudly to songs with great harmony. Most of all, she loves God. Once upon a time, she didn't believe in Jesus; now He's her best friend and CEO. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Contentment. We all seek it. We see it everywhere - TV, movies, product ads that promise us contentment if we will only _________. But what is true contentment? Paul, in his letter to the Philippians says that he has learned to be content in all circumstances. What about you? In this episode of Holy Hygge, Jamie is joined by author and speaker, Stacey Thacker. They talk about this 6th tenet of Hygge through the eyes of what true, Biblical contentment is and what it can offer us in this life. About Stacey: Stacey started writing a blog called 29 Lincoln Avenue when she was pregnant with my fourth daughter. Since then she have written hundreds of blog posts while drinking buckets of coffee, made dear friends who live all over the world, and written 8 books including “Supporting Others From Heartache to Hope”, “Unraveled: Hope for the Mom at the End of Her Rope”, and “When Grace Walks In.” In the past couple of years she has started coaching other writers as well as launched her own Creative Consulting Business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does “comfort” feel like for you? A warm blanket? A cup of coffee in your favorite reading nook? What is true comfort in Biblical terms? And how can we provide Kingdom comfort of the to those who enter our homes? On this episode of Holy Hygge, Jamie chats with Bethany Allen in a rich, deep dive on this 5th tenet of Hygge. About Bethany: Bethany Allen is the Pastor of Spiritual Formation & Leadership Development at Bridgetown Church in downtown Portland. She has a deep passion to see women defined by who they were created to be: image- bearers of God. Compelled by her affection for the scriptures and her desire to be an effective learner in order to be an effective teacher, Bethany works hard counseling women, developing curriculum, and planning alongside Bridgetown’s pastoral team. A southern belle by birth, Bethany moved to the Pacific Northwest in 2007. She earned a Master of Arts in Specialized Ministry with a focus in Pastoral Care to Women from Western Seminary in 2011. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When was the last time you walked into a room and thought to yourself, this place is full of peace? Did you take note of what contributed to this experience? The furniture? The decor? The openness? All of these elements fall under the fourth tenet of Hygge: Atmosphere. This can make us wonder: how can we, as Christians, create an atmosphere that is worthy of Kingdom hospitality? In this episode of Holy Hygge, Jamie Erickson sits down with author, blogger, and interior stylist Sarah Symonds to chat all things atmosphere, and how we can create a home that reflects the inner life of those who know the presence of God. About Sarah: Sarah is the author of Designing a Life: From House to Haven. She is also a blogger of Grace In My Space {Living & Designing in Grace} Sarah is an Interior Stylist, Homemaker, DIY Adventurer & Small Business Owner as well as the Former Director of Digital Marketing for a University. Sarah takes great joy in authoring and running a Michigan based home decor, DIY, lifestyle blog focusing on interior design, home styling and budget friendly projects for the everyday home. Her goal is to inspire Haven Makers daily while seeking to inspire women to love themselves and their home with grace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What did Jesus mean when He said, "your faith has made you well"? In a culture that boasts of wellness and well-being, it can make us wonder: what is true well being? How does God define wellness as we await is coming? And what, if anything, does God's definition of wellness have to do with Hygge and how we implement it in our homes? In this episode of Holy Hygge, Jamie Erickson sits down with Trillia Newbell. They discuss all things Biblical wellness: from self care, to time management, to physical and mental wellness. About Trillia: Trillia Newbell is the author of several books including 52 Weeks in the Word, A Great Cloud of Witnesses, If God Is For Us, Fear and Faith, and the children’s books, Creative God, Colorful Us and God’s Very Good Idea. When she isn’t writing, she’s encouraging and supporting other writers as the Acquisitions Director at Moody Publishers. Trillia is married to her best friend, Thern, they reside with their two children near Nashville, TN. You can find her at trillianewbell.com and follow her on instagram at @trillianewbell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Relationships. We all have them. We all know how rich, yet complex they can be. In this second episode of Holy Hygge, Jamie sits down with Melissa Zaldivar on a discussion about relational hospitality, non-discriminatory relationship building, and how to love those in a different relational season. About Melissa: Melissa Zaldivar holds a Master's Degree in Theology from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a BA in Communications from Moody Bible Institute. She is an author, speaker and podcaster, hosting "Cheer Her On," a podcast about women encouraging one another. She lives in New England and finds a whole lot of joy in ordinary life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is true kingdom hospitality? How about Hygge-ly hospitality? Join host Jamie Erickson and guest Kristie Anyabwile for a deep dive into what the danish concept of Hygge has to do with hospitality, and what hospitality has to do with the the ministry of Jesus. They discuss all things purpose and place when it comes to this first core tenet of hygge. About Kristie: Kristie is editor of His Testimonies, My Heritage: Women of Color on the Word of God. She is the Associate Director of Women's Workshops for the Charles Simeon Trust, and is a founding member of The Pelican Project. She has written contributions for Held: 31 Biblical Reflections on God's Comfort and Care in the Sorrow of Miscarriage, ESV Women's Devotional Bible; Word-Filled Women's Ministry: Loving and Serving the Church; Women on Life: A Call to Love the Unborn, Unloved and Neglected; and Hospitality Matters: Reviving an Ancient Practice for Modern Missions. Her work can also be found at The Front Porch, The Gospel Coalition, Desiring God, Christianity Today, and Revive Our Hearts. She is a pastor’s wife and has been married almost 30 years. They have 3 children. You can follow her on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Hygge" (pronounced "Hyoo-Guh") is a concept derived from Danish culture dating back generations. It is comprised of several major tenets including hospitality, atmosphere, well-being, and comfort (just to name a few). Independently, Hygge is not a "religious" or "Biblical" concept, but it prompts the question: can Hygge be implemented in a Biblical way? Can a concept like Hygge be set apart, or "made Holy." Author and speaker Jamie Erickson would argue, YES! In this limited series podcast, Jamie and a guest will walk through 7 of the core tenets of Hygge: what they are, how listeners can practically implement them in their homes, and most importantly, how each concept can inform the Christian life. In this episode, Jamie is joined by Judy Dunagen and Melissa Zaldivar as they ask the question: what is Hygge? And is there a place for Hygge in the Christian home? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.