"This verse is for all people for all time. If you've ever met another person, this verse is for you."

— Vera Schmitz

Today's episode: On today's episode, Dwell Differently sisters Natalie and Vera are chatting about James 1:19 by diving into what it looks like to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry (Spoiler alert: It's a lot harder than it sounds!). They confess the conversational pitfalls they often fall into like interrupting others or finishing someone's sentence or listening only to speak. And they also offer some practical applications of James 1:19, such as listening for understanding, giving grace to the other person, and saying back what you heard. You'll enjoy hearing their stories, and you'll be encouraged to take this verse to heart as you allow God's Word and his Spirit to work in you and make you a more loving communicator.

This month's memory verse: "My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." — James 1:19

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• For new believers and those exploring faith: Check out The Story of Jesus: A Guided Journey Through the Gospel of John. Get 30% off at Crossway.com with a free Crossway Plus account.
• Need help answering teens big questions? Get Science and God: Do You Have to Choose? from TheGoodBook.com for 30% off with the code: CHOOSE.

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"Behavior modification is not holiness. It's chains. We need to be released from that performance and trying to earn our way with the Lord."

— Tasha Calvert

Today's Episode: Most of us know that we should do what's right—yet being holy is far harder than it seems. What if the key isn’t in trying harder, but in relying more on God? Natalie Abbott sits down with author Tasha Calvert to uncover the secret to a truly set-apart life, rooted in God's transformative power, not in our performance. In this episode, you’ll discover how biblical holiness is less about following a moral checklist and more about proximity to God. Tasha shares her powerful journey from legalism to dependence on the Holy Spirit. Tune in to discover more about how you can live a life that's set apart.

This month's memory verse: "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." — James 1:19b

Today's guest: Tasha Calvert is the women’s minister at Prestonwood Church in Dallas, Texas, and host of Digging In, a weekly podcast centered on Christian living. She is the author of Set Apart for More and over 15 Bible studies. Tasha is a sought-after speaker and Bible teacher, often lending her voice in leadership and equipping spaces. Tasha and her husband Robert love spending time with their four daughters, two sons-in-law and two granddaughters.

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Links from today's show:

• Find out more about Tasha at TashaCalvert.com or on her podcast, Digging In.
• For new believers and those exploring faith: Check out The Story of Jesus: A Guided Journey Through the Gospel of John. Get 30% off at Crossway.com with a free Crossway Plus account.
• Need help answering teens big questions? Get Science and God: Do You Have to Choose? from TheGoodBook.com for 30% off with the code: CHOOSE.
• Renew your commitment to daily Scripture reading. Start today with TheOneYearBible.com.

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"Do you want to fix your anger problem? Be a better listener. Hold your tongue."

— Natalie Abbott

Today's episode: If we're being totally honest, most of us have an anger problem. It isn't just in those explosive moments, but in the long held grudges and undercurrents of frustration that we often keep hidden. But how do we fix our anger problem? Listen in today as Natalie shares relatable stories and biblical truths to help us see how being better listeners and more patient communicators can actually help us diffuse our anger. If you’ve ever struggled with low simmer anger or felt stuck in reactive patterns, this episode is for you.

This month's memory verse: "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." — James 1:19b

Memorize Scripture with us: Get the Dwell Differently book or bundle (on sale now!), and learn verses to help you overcome negative thinking.

Links from today's show:

• For your new believers and those exploring faith: Check out The Story of Jesus: A Guided Journey Through the Gospel of John. Get 30% off at Crossway.com with a free Crossway Plus account.
• Need help answering teens big questions? Get Science and God: Do You Have to Choose? from TheGoodBook.com for 30% off with the code: CHOOSE.
• Renew your commitment to daily Scripture reading. Start today with TheOneYearBible.com.

Support the show

Follow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.