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Digging in the Dirt, with Jonathan Trotter
Jonathan Trotter
15 episodes
4 days ago
Welcome to ground level, to the dirt and the mess. We like green grass under a clear blue sky. We like victory and breakthrough and answered prayers. But sometimes it rains, the shadows deepen, and life turns muddy. Sometimes God seems quiet. What then? What happens when depression descends, or anxiety hangs like a sword overhead? What happens when loneliness suffocates, the thief steals more than stuff, and you get blood on your shoes? In this podcast, we'll delve into the disasters, the darkness, and the deluge, and offer some comfort, presence, and a gentle invitation to hope.
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Welcome to ground level, to the dirt and the mess. We like green grass under a clear blue sky. We like victory and breakthrough and answered prayers. But sometimes it rains, the shadows deepen, and life turns muddy. Sometimes God seems quiet. What then? What happens when depression descends, or anxiety hangs like a sword overhead? What happens when loneliness suffocates, the thief steals more than stuff, and you get blood on your shoes? In this podcast, we'll delve into the disasters, the darkness, and the deluge, and offer some comfort, presence, and a gentle invitation to hope.
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Christianity
Religion & Spirituality
Episodes (15/15)
Digging in the Dirt, with Jonathan Trotter
Marriage: Sex and Sexuality

In this episode, Elizabeth and I talk candidly about sex and married sexuality.

Resources:

Sex and the Married Missionary, by Jonathan

On Making Love [Links to all the books we recommend and the articles we’ve written about sex]

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4 months ago
31 minutes 12 seconds

Digging in the Dirt, with Jonathan Trotter
Marriage: Conflict and Tools (with Elizabeth Trotter)

In Part 2, we talk about how we conceptualize conflict, as well as some evidence-based tools for approaching conflict, including what to do if one or both people get “flooded.”

Resources (or ideas) mentioned in this episode:

The Four Horsemen (article), by The Gottman Institute

The Vortex of Terror (video), by Jonathan

Flooding (article), by The Gottman Institute

Jesus Loves Me This I Sometimes Know, by Elizabeth

When Ministry and Marriage Collide, by Elizabeth

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4 months ago
29 minutes 36 seconds

Digging in the Dirt, with Jonathan Trotter
Marriage: Part 1 (with Elizabeth Trotter)

In this first installment, Elizabeth and I talk about marriage in general, a theology of marriage, and what the “5 magic hours” means. 

Resources (or ideas) mentioned in this episode:

Created for Connection, by Johnson and Sanderfer

Created for Connection Roadmap, by Jonathan

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, by John Gottman

A Marriage Blessing, by Jonathan

Our Journey to Finding Joy in Marriage (and the things we lost along the way), by Elizabeth

The Purpose of Marriage is NOT to Make You Holy, by Jonathan

When We Said I Do, by Elizabeth

*affiliate links

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4 months ago
27 minutes 16 seconds

Digging in the Dirt, with Jonathan Trotter
Grief: an Empty Ocean and the Ten Things We Must Remember About Grief and Loss

Welcome back to another episode of the Digging in the Dirt podcast! On today's episode, we'll be chatting about “Grief: an Empty Ocean and the Ten Things We Must Remember About Grief and Loss.”

In future episodes, we’ll continue to feature discussions around listener-submitted questions. You can submit your ideas, comments, and questions for future episodes here.

Listen in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch each episode on YouTube.

Also, you can buy your very own copy of the book, Digging in the Dirt: Musings on Missions, Emotions, and Life inthe Mud, here.

Thanks for stopping by, and have a greatday!


~ Jonathan T.

 www.seeingtheheartsofthehurting.com

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Resources Mentioned

Digging in the Dirt, by Jonathan Trotter

Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy, by Mark Vroegop

The Gift of Grief, by Jonathan Trotter

On Fundamental Sadness, by Jonathan Trotter

⁠Serving Well⁠, by Jonathan and Elizabeth Trotter

*Amazon affiliate links

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5 months ago
20 minutes 51 seconds

Digging in the Dirt, with Jonathan Trotter
Anxiety: What C.S. Lewis, Paul, and the Sword of Damocles can Teach us About Living in Terrible Times.

Welcome back to another episode of the Digging in the Dirt podcast! On today's episode, we'll be chatting about “Anxiety: What C.S. Lewis, Paul, and the Sword of Damocles can Teach us About Living in Terrible Times.”


In future episodes, we’ll continue to feature discussions around listener-submitted questions. You can submit your ideas, comments, and questions for future episodes here.


Listen in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch each episode on YouTube.


Also, you can buy your very own copy of the book, Digging in the Dirt: Musings on Missions, Emotions, and Life in the Mud, here.


Thanks for stopping by, and have a greatday!


~ Jonathan T.

www.seeingtheheartsofthehurting.com

 

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Resources Mentioned

The Quotable Lewis

In Defense of Sanity, by GK Chesterton

⁠Serving Well⁠, by Jonathan and Elizabeth Trotter

*Amazon affiliate links

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7 months ago
13 minutes 16 seconds

Digging in the Dirt, with Jonathan Trotter
A Lament for the American Church

Welcome back to another episode of the Digging in the Dirt podcast! On today's episode, we'll be chatting about Lament.


In future episodes, we’ll continue to feature discussions around listener-submitted questions. You can submit your ideas, comments, and questions for future episodes here.


Listen in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch each episode on YouTube.


Also, you can buy your very own copy of the book, Digging in the Dirt: Musings on Missions, Emotions, and Life in the Mud, here.


Thanks for stopping by, and have a greatday!

~ Jonathan T.

 

www.seeingtheheartsofthehurting.com

 

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Resources Mentioned

A Church Called TOV, by McKnight andBarringer

Codependent No More, by Beattie

When Narcissism Comes to Church, by DeGroat

*Amazon affiliate links

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7 months ago
18 minutes 14 seconds

Digging in the Dirt, with Jonathan Trotter
When Depression Descends

Welcome back to another episode of the Digging in the Dirt podcast! On today's episode, we'll be chatting about “When Depression Descends.”

In future episodes, we’ll continue to feature discussions around listener-submitted questions. You can submit your ideas, comments, and questions for future episodes here.

Listen in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch each episode on YouTube.

Also, you can buy your very own copy of the book, Digging in the Dirt: Musings on Missions, Emotions, and Life in the Mud, here.

Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!


~ Jonathan T.

www.seeingtheheartsofthehurting.com

 

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Resources Mentioned

988 Lifeline

C.S. Lewis, Sadness, and What Eternal Hope Looks Like

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Dummies, by Rhena Branch and Rob Willson

Depression in Adults, by the National Health Service

Outlawed Grief

Despair is Where Hope Lives (Psalm 130)

⁠Serving Well⁠, by Jonathan and Elizabeth Trotter

*Amazon affiliate links

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1 year ago
16 minutes 33 seconds

Digging in the Dirt, with Jonathan Trotter
Gandalf’s Scream, Love, and Why We Need More Anger

Welcome back to another episode of the Digging in the Dirt podcast! On today's episode, we'll be chatting about “Gandalf’s Scream, Love, and Why We Need More Anger.” We’ll also be answering a listener’s questions about re-entry and transition.

In future episodes, we’ll continue to feature discussions around listener-submitted questions. You can submit your ideas, comments, and questions for future episodes here.

Listen in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch each episode on YouTube.

Also, you can buy your very own copy of the book, Digging in the Dirt: Musings on Missions, Emotions, and Life in the Mud, here.

Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!


~ Jonathan T.

www.seeingtheheartsofthehurting.com

 

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Resources Mentioned

⁠Serving Well⁠, by Jonathan and Elizabeth Trotter

Burn Up or Splash Down, by Marion Knell

Returning Well, by Melissa Chaplin

Looming Transitions, by Amy Young

*Amazon affiliate links

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1 year ago
30 minutes 32 seconds

Digging in the Dirt, with Jonathan Trotter
'Twas the Night Before Furlough & The Day We Didn't Go Home

Welcome back to another episode of the Digging in the Dirt podcast! On today's episode, we'll be chatting about “The Night Before Furlough” and “The Day We Didn’t Go Home.”

In future episodes, we’ll feature discussions around listener-submitted questions. You can submit your ideas, comments, and questions for future episodes here.

Listen in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch each episode on YouTube.

Also, you can buy your very own copy of the book, Digging in the Dirt: Musings on Missions, Emotions, and Life in the Mud, here. [affiliate link]


Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

~ Jonathan T.

www.seeingtheheartsofthehurting.com

 

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Resources Mentioned

⁠Serving Well⁠, by Jonathan and Elizabeth Trotter

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1 year ago
12 minutes 39 seconds

Digging in the Dirt, with Jonathan Trotter
The Missionary Life Cycle (in Five Stages)

Welcome back to another episode of the Digging in the Dirt podcast!

Listen to Episode 6 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠right here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Buy a copy of the book, Digging in the Dirt, ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.

Submit your ideas, comments, and questions for future episodes ⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠

Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

~ Jonathan T.

www.seeingtheheartsofthehurting.com


*Amazon affiliate link

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1 year ago
14 minutes 52 seconds

Digging in the Dirt, with Jonathan Trotter
One Simple Way to Bless Third Culture Kids

Welcome back to another episode of the Digging in the Dirt podcast!

Listen to Episode 5 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or ⁠⁠⁠right here⁠⁠⁠. Buy a copy of the book, Digging in the Dirt, ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

Submit your ideas, comments, and questions for future episodes ⁠⁠here.⁠⁠

Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

~ Jonathan T.

www.seeingtheheartsofthehurting.com


*Amazon affiliate links help support the work of A Life Overseas

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1 year ago
7 minutes 19 seconds

Digging in the Dirt, with Jonathan Trotter
Don't Call Your Kids "World Changers"

Welcome back to another episode of the Digging in the Dirt podcast!

Listen to Episode 4 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or ⁠⁠right here⁠⁠. Buy a copy of the book, Digging in the Dirt, ⁠here⁠.

Submit your ideas, comments, and questions for future episodes ⁠here.⁠

Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

~ Jonathan T.

www.seeingtheheartsofthehurting.com

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Resources Mentioned

⁠Serving Well⁠, by Jonathan and Elizabeth Trotter (We've got a whole section in there about caring for the hearts of your kiddos)


*Amazon affiliate links help support the work of A Life Overseas

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1 year ago
11 minutes 14 seconds

Digging in the Dirt, with Jonathan Trotter
Sex and the Married Missionary

Welcome back to another episode of the Digging in the Dirt podcast! On today's episode, we'll talk about one of the things that we don’t talk about very much: sex.

In future episodes, we’ll feature discussions around listener-submitted questions. You can submit your ideas, comments, and questions for future episodes ⁠here.⁠

Listen to Episode 3 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or ⁠right here⁠. Buy a copy of the book, Digging in the Dirt, here.


Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

~ Jonathan T.

www.seeingtheheartsofthehurting.com

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Resources Mentioned

⁠Serving Well⁠, by Jonathan and Elizabeth Trotter

Want to see what a porn-addicted missionary looks like? By Andy Bruner

Sex Made Simple, by Barry McCarthy

On Making Love, by Jonathan Trotter

Sensate Focus in Sex Therapy, by Weiner and Avery-Clark


*Amazon affiliate links help support the work of A Life Overseas

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1 year ago
18 minutes 21 seconds

Digging in the Dirt, with Jonathan Trotter
Politics, Plumeria, and the Kingdom of Heaven

Welcome back to another episode of the Digging in the Dirt podcast! On today's episode, we'll look at one of my favorite chapters that was inspired by our time at an international church in Cambodia.

In future episodes, I hope to feature discussions around listener-submitted questions. You can submit your ideas, comments, and questions for future episodes here.

Listen to Episode 2 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or right here. Buy a copy of the book, Digging in the Dirt, here.


Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

~ Jonathan T.

www.seeingtheheartsofthehurting.com

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Resources Mentioned

Serving Well, by Jonathan and Elizabeth Trotter

A Gentle Answer, by Scott Sauls

Dancing in No Man's Land, by Brian Jennings

*Amazon affiliate links help support the work of A Life Overseas


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1 year ago
10 minutes 50 seconds

Digging in the Dirt, with Jonathan Trotter
A Welcome, an Invitation, and the Ten Things Flying Taught Me About Missions

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Digging in the Dirt Podcast! I'm so glad you're here! I will aim to keep this short, simple, and from the heart. Over time, I plan to read through my entire book, Digging in the Dirt. Think of it as a sort of free audio book! And in addition to the readings, each episode will feature discussions around listener-submitted questions.

So, where would you like to begin? You can submit your ideas, comments, and questions for future episodes here.

Listen to Episode 1 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or right here.

Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

~ Jonathan T.

www.seeingtheheartsofthehurting.com

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Resources Mentioned

Necessary Endings, by Henry Cloud

Digging in the Dirt, by Jonathan Trotter

I Walked On the Moon, by Brian Regan (YouTube comedy special)

*Amazon affiliate links help support the work of A Life Overseas

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1 year ago
22 minutes 28 seconds

Digging in the Dirt, with Jonathan Trotter
Welcome to ground level, to the dirt and the mess. We like green grass under a clear blue sky. We like victory and breakthrough and answered prayers. But sometimes it rains, the shadows deepen, and life turns muddy. Sometimes God seems quiet. What then? What happens when depression descends, or anxiety hangs like a sword overhead? What happens when loneliness suffocates, the thief steals more than stuff, and you get blood on your shoes? In this podcast, we'll delve into the disasters, the darkness, and the deluge, and offer some comfort, presence, and a gentle invitation to hope.