The Dwelling Richly Podcast

(with a few bloopers included at the end 😜)
What do you do when stress, fear, and uncertainty seem to take over your thoughts? In this second message of the Chill: Rethinking Rest & Stress Bible study series, we'll slow down and spend time in Psalm 34, where David invites us to discover a deeper kind of rest—not by escaping life's pressures, but by coming near to God in the middle of them.
Written during one of the most difficult seasons of David's life, Psalm 34 reminds us that God's peace is not reserved for people whose lives are calm and orderly. It is available to those who seek Him, trust Him, and learn to take refuge in Him. Together we'll explore what it means to "taste and see that the LORD is good," how God's character anchors us when life feels uncertain, and why true rest begins with relationship rather than relief from our circumstances.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, carrying heavy burdens, feeling spiritually weary, or simply longing to grow deeper in God's Word, this Bible teaching will encourage you to draw near to the One who hears, delivers, and cares for His people.
In this message you'll discover:
Why Psalm 34 was written during a season of crisis and fear
How David learned to seek God in difficult circumstances
What it means to "taste and see that the LORD is good"
Practical ways to slow down and study Scripture more thoughtfully
How God's character becomes our anchor in stressful seasons
Why biblical rest begins by coming to God Himself
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Devotional, Study Notes, and Transcript available  at DwellingRichly.org series "ABCs of Grace"
Psalm 119:25-32 || Ep. 2 ABCs of Grace - DALET ד
Focus:
 We're continuing a special series where I share my dad's teachings from Psalm 119, recorded way back in 1981. In this episode, my dad, Pastor Dave, guides us through verses 25-32, focusing on finding hope and strength in times of depression. He called this section "Orienting to Depression," emphasizing the Hebrew letter Dalet that begins each verse. His insights are timeless and so relevant, especially if you're struggling or supporting someone who is.
Reminder:
These recordings are from old cassettes, so expect a little static and garble. But trust me, it's worth it. Grab your Bible, follow along, and don't forget to check out the study guides and transcripts on my blog, for a clearer understanding.
Key Points:
Memorize Psalm 119:25-32 to internalize God's promises.
Reflect on areas of your life where you feel defeated and ask God to revive you according to His Word.
Share this message with someone struggling with depression or loneliness.
Study the verses mentioned in the podcast to deepen your understanding.
Engage in daily meditation on God’s Word to combat negative thoughts.
Something Helpful and Fun: I've written a study guide (a fun fill-in-the-blank activity, actually! 😍) as well as a 3-Day Devotional to accompany this message. Click above the "Notes" link or icon. I hope these are fun and helpful for you! Are you on Instagram? Facebook? Twitter? Share this post with photo and tag me! @jennifergrichmond Copy and include the hashtags: #JGRBlog #DwellingRichly #ABCsOfGrace whenever you post! This is a free and helpful way to support this ministry and share the encouragement!
Continuing Series: There are 10 episodes from my dad's remastered 1981 Sunday School class, "ABCs of Grace" where he went verse-by-verse through Psalm 119. Dad taught this series from 1981 to 1982 - at least 24 messages. I discovered several from the series in 2024 and am working to remaster and make these available.
Read more about "Rediscovering Dad" here.
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Forty-Five years ago to this day, my father gave this message. June 21, 1981. So, in honor of my father and Father's Day, June 21,2026 - I hope you'll enjoy this message.
.🎧Dive into Psalm 119 with my dad! 🎧
Here we go! This is episode #1 from my dad's remastered 1981 Sunday School class, "ABCs of Grace" where he went verse-by-verse through Psalm 119. My dad breaks it all down with his trademark blend of insight, warmth, and humor. You’ll hear about Ezra’s struggles, the importance of personal application, and the comfort that God’s Word brings, even when we’ve messed up. But this isn’t just a history lesson—it’s a powerful reminder that God’s Word is alive and active today, ready to guide us through our own ups and downs. 
👉 Don’t forget to check out my blog and podcast for more resources! I’ve got study guides, tips for growing in your faith, and other remastered messages from my dad’s Sunday School classes. There’s plenty to explore, so head over to JenniferGRichmond.com and dive deeper into your walk with God!
Listen to the Dwelling Richly podcast on YouTube, Apple, Spotify - your favorite app! Sharing, liking, commenting is a free and easy way for you to help me grow this ministry. I don't charge for any content, don't use any ads - so any organic interactions are really helpful. Thank you!
Transcript and other resources available on my blog. 
Dwelling in the Word and letting the Word dwell in us richly is different than reading the Bible or reading a devotional with Bible passages. Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly and return the favor by dwelling in the Word - not "doing" Bible study, not simply reading - but moving into the Word with heart, soul, mind, and strength. It's being intentional in making a shift from treating the Word of God like a self-help book to letting it dwell in us as the living Word of God that it is.
Read more about my dad, Dave Garrett, here.
Questions about the Bible?
You might enjoy this series on my podcast: "So Glad You Asked" which will take your questions about the Bible, living the Christian life, dealing with difficult situations/people/life issues, ...really anything on your mind and I'll share my thoughts and responses. I'd love to hear from you. No question is off-limits - Submit questions about this or any topic to DwellingRichly@gmail.com or https://www.jennifergrichmond.com/podcast/#question
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I originally shared this episode, August of 2024. Enjoy this special episode of the Dwelling Richly podcast in honor of my father and this Father's Day, June 2026.
So, this is a super special episode of the Dwelling Richly podcast. I've been teasing you with hints about a surprise, and today, I'm finally spilling the beans.
My dad was a pastor, and growing up as a pastor's kid gave me some amazing memories. Fast forward to 2024, both my parents have passed, and I found myself going through old boxes in the garage. Imagine my shock when I discovered a box of my dad's old cassette tapes, recordings of his teachings from the early '80s!
Despite some rat damage (gross, I know!), the tapes were miraculously intact. Hearing my dad's voice again was beyond emotional. And get this—one series is called "How to Enjoy the Bible," perfectly aligning with my current podcast series!
I'm working on digitizing these treasures so I can share them with you all. Stay tuned for these raw, heartfelt recordings. Thanks for being part of this journey with me. Can't wait to share more soon! Listen to the story on this podcast episode and read more along with photos of my dad and the process of recovering the cassettes on my blog: https://www.jennifergrichmond.com/rediscovering-dad/
Listen to the Dwelling Richly podcast on YouTube, Apple, Spotify - your favorite app! Sharing, liking, commenting is a free and easy way for you to help me grow this ministry. I don't charge for any content, don't use any ads - so any organic interactions are really helpful. Thank you!

If you've ever found yourself longing for a break from the pressures of life, you're not alone. We all know what it feels like to be overwhelmed by responsibilities, worries, distractions, and the constant feeling that there is always one more thing demanding our attention. But what if biblical rest is more than simply escaping stress for a little while? In this opening message, we'll begin exploring what Scripture teaches about true rest, not as the absence of difficulty, but as learning to dwell with God in the middle of real life. Together we'll look at:
• God's pattern of rest in Genesis 2
• Jesus' invitation to weary people in Matthew 11
• Peter stepping out of the boat in the middle of the storm in Matthew 14
• Why the Psalms have been a source of comfort and strength for believers throughout history
• How dwelling in God's Word helps anchor our hearts when life feels unsettled
This message also introduces the four Psalms we'll be studying throughout the CHILL series:
C — Come to Him (Psalm 34) H — Hide in Him (Psalm 27) I — Know Him as the Great I AM (Psalm 145) L-L — Let Go and Let God (Psalm 46)
Dwelling Richly is a non-denominational parachurch ministry with community Bible studies, discipleship, retreats, workshops and fellowship to help disciple others to "let the word of Christ dwell" in us richly.
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In this final session of our Colossians study, we move from truth we believe to the life we live. Paul brings everything together by showing how Christ’s lordship shapes our homes, our work, our prayer, our words, and our relationships. From the way we love and lead in our families, to how we approach our daily responsibilities, to how we speak with wisdom and grace—this passage reminds us that nothing in our lives falls outside the care and authority of Christ. And as Paul closes with real names, real people, and even the mention of his chains, we’re reminded that the gospel moves forward through ordinary faithfulness—carried by grace all the way to the end. If you’ve ever wondered how to live out your faith in the middle of real life, this message will encourage you to see that a life rooted in Christ is lived out in the everyday.
📖 Key Scriptures: Colossians 3:18-4:18
🌿 This is the final episode of our Colossians: Rooted & Renewed Bible study through Dwelling Richly Ministries, where we don’t rush Scripture. We dwell in it.
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What does it actually look like to live like you’ve been raised with Christ? Get the Notes Handout and DWELL Method guide for this session at DwellingRichly.org In this session of our Colossians: Rooted & Renewed study, we walk through Colossians 3:1–17 and uncover the foundation of the Christian life—identity first, then action. Paul reminds us that we are not striving to become new… we already are. Because we’ve been raised with Christ, we are called to seek what is above, set our minds on Him, put to death what no longer belongs to us, and put on a life shaped by compassion, forgiveness, love, and gratitude. If you’ve ever wondered how to move from knowing truth to actually living it out, this message will encourage you to anchor your life in who you are in Christ and let His Word dwell richly in you. 📖 Key Scriptures: Colossians 3:1–17 Colossians 2:12 Matthew 6:33 Psalm 27:4–5 Exodus 34:6–7 Ephesians 2:14–16
🌿 This episode is part of our Colossians: Rooted & Renewed Bible study through Dwelling Richly Ministries, where we don’t rush Scripture. We dwell in it.
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In Colossians 2, Paul confronts one of the most subtle dangers facing the church: the temptation to add something to Christ. Not blatant unbelief. Not outright denial. But supplementation.
In this session of our Colossians: Rooted & Renewed study, we walk carefully through Colossians chapter 2 and uncover Paul’s four urgent warnings:
• Don’t be deluded by persuasive speech• Don’t be taken captive by hollow philosophy• Don’t let anyone judge you by shadows• Don’t be disqualified by false humility
At the heart of Paul’s argument is this unshakable truth: “For in Him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in Him.” (Colossians 2:9–10) Christ is not one spiritual option among many. He is the fullness. And in Him, we are complete. In this message, we explore:
What it means to be rooted and built up in Christ
Why “Christ Jesus the Lord” is a strategically ordered title
The connection between gratitude and spiritual stability
The difference between maturity and religious “extras”
Why self-made religion has no power against the flesh
How Old Testament shadows point to Christ as the substance
What it means that our record of debt was nailed to the cross
How Christ triumphed over rulers and authorities
Paul’s concern was not that believers would abandon Jesus. It was that they would drift toward something that looked spiritual yet quietly relocated trust. That warning still matters today.
We live in a world filled with persuasive voices, self-improvement systems, spiritual influencers, and religious performance. But fullness is not found in philosophy, discipline, experiences, or rules. If you have ever wondered:
Am I missing something deeper?
Do I need more than Christ to grow?
Why do religious rules fail to transform the heart?
How do I guard my faith in a culture of endless spiritual options?
📖 Key Scriptures:Colossians 2:1–23John 10:10Psalm 90:14Deuteronomy 10:16; 30:6Genesis 17
🌿 This episode is part of our Colossians: Rooted & Renewed Bible study through Dwelling Richly Ministries, where we don’t rush Scripture. We dwell in it.
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What does the supremacy of Christ have to do with your hope?
In this session of Colossians: Rooted & Renewed, we walk verse by verse through Colossians chapter 1 and discover how Paul connects the supremacy of Jesus to the unshakable hope believers have — and the hope we can confidently offer a lost world.
If you’ve ever wondered:• What does “firstborn of all creation” really mean?• Does Colossians 1 teach that Jesus is God?• What does it mean to be “delivered from the domain of darkness”?• Can we lose our salvation in Colossians 1:23?• How does “Christ in you, the hope of glory” change how we live today?
This message explores the powerful theology of prototokos (firstborn), redemption (apolutrosis), reconciliation, and the cosmic language Paul uses to describe Jesus as Creator, Sustainer, and Head of the Church.
We’ll also connect:📖 Colossians 1:5 — “the hope laid up for you in heaven”📖 Colossians 1:15–20 — the supremacy and deity of Christ📖 Colossians 1:21–23 — the “now and not yet” of reconciliation📖 Colossians 1:27 — “Christ in you, the hope of glory”📖 Revelation 19:9 — the marriage supper of the Lamb
Because when Christ is supreme, our hope is secure. This is not abstract theology. This is fuel for endurance, joy in suffering, confidence in salvation, and courage in mission.

Welcome to session two of Dwelling Richly: we’re learning how to stop snacking on verses and actually feast on Colossians. We’ll use the D-W-E-L-L method to read with context, link Scripture to Scripture, and let Paul’s words shape how we live.
Short, practical, and heart-focused — this session helps you read like the Bible was meant to be read, trust the Spirit to teach you, and walk away rooted, renewed, and full of thanksgiving.
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