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This Is Your Village

This Is Your Village

By Amy Thornton

Getting to know the women of Portico - one woman, one conversation, one story at a time.
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A Conversation with Ruth Yoder

This Is Your VillageJun 25, 2021

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A Word About Comfort with Dez and Amy

A Word About Comfort with Dez and Amy

In this episode, Pastor Dez and Amy offer some words of comfort and encouragement for those who may be experiencing loss. The books mentioned at the end of the episode are Ed Welch’s “Someone I Know Is Grieving,” and “Side by Side,” as well as “For All Who Grieve” by Colin S. Smith.
Nov 15, 202315:06
An Evening with Laura McCormick

An Evening with Laura McCormick

After a months-long hiatus, "This Is Your Village" is back! I had the loveliest conversation with Laura McCormick this evening covering everything from homeschooling to C.S. Lewis, writing to pets, painting to flying, and everything in between. Honestly, it's difficult to sum up this episode in just a few words! Laura has one of the most curious minds of anyone I know, and a heart that is completely in love with Jesus. Do yourself a favor and listen, then look for her at Portico so you can meet her yourself.  

Nov 11, 202245:48
A Word of Encouragement

A Word of Encouragement

The one where Amy goes off script, has no one to interview, but offers some encouragement for your hard days, and hard seasons. Think of it as her chance to sit down with you and love you in whatever thing you're going through now that feels lonely and hard. It's humbly offered; hopeful and sincere. 


Here are the resources I referenced in the podcast: 

The Valley of Vision (https://www.amazon.com/Valley-Vision-Collection-Puritan-Devotions/dp/0851512283/ref=sr_1_3?crid=AV5H1RYLMM4J&keywords=the+valley+of+vision+puritan+prayers&qid=1639757392&sprefix=the+valley+of+vision%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-3)

Every Moment Holy (https://www.amazon.com/Every-Moment-Holy-Pocket-Size/dp/1951872029/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2V29NJ50KWPHU&keywords=every+moment+holy+volume+1+and+2&qid=1639757440&sprefix=every+moment%2Caps%2C75&sr=8-1)

"The Peace of God" by Jay Stocker (link to our Spotify Worship Mix where you can find it: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0FstSIFqQiXC7VVanfuGEM?si=c4e34e43e4444001)

Dec 17, 202121:52
An Evening Chat with Bre Anna Kronlein

An Evening Chat with Bre Anna Kronlein

In this long awaited 5th installment of This Is Your Village, discover why Bre gets my gold star for October; why she felt right at home the first time she visited Portico; what interesting (and tasty) hobby she developed during quarantine; and her helpful tip for those new to Charlottesville who are looking to put down roots. She shares her passion for community and comfort food, as well as her gift for hospitality. Really, our whole conversation felt a bit like walking up the front steps of Portico into the warmest of welcomes. You won’t want to miss this!
Oct 15, 202134:35
A Visit with Sue Wilcox

A Visit with Sue Wilcox

The only thing that could have made this Thursday morning visit with Sue Wilcox better would have been sharing a cup of tea together while we chatted! Our visit started in England and jumped all around the globe as she shared her testimony as well as some of her missions experiences. There was talk of tea (including the secret to the perfect cup), bees, fermented food, and wholistic medicine, with Sue’s tremendous sense of humor (plus stickers) tying it all together. You won’t want to miss this!
Aug 12, 202132:32
A Morning Chat with Laurel (Lolly) Smith

A Morning Chat with Laurel (Lolly) Smith

This week my Wednesday began with a chat with Lolly Smith. Listen as we talk about family, motherhood, art, business, and God's redemptive mercy in all of it. Along the way we unpack some of her experiences with PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) and PPD (postpartum depression), a bit about what her prayer and quiet time has looked like through the years, as well as a brief but animated foray into what she describes as one of her love languages - books!
Jul 07, 202144:19
A Conversation with Ruth Yoder

A Conversation with Ruth Yoder

Join me as I sit down with Ruth Yoder. Discover her great idea for a women’s ministry event (hint: it involves books!), stories from her world travels, as well as her professional tips on overcoming procrastination, plus how she has been encouraged to dive deeper into God’s Word in 2021. You’ll want to tune in for this. I had such fun doing this interview!
Jun 25, 202133:06
Hello and Welcome with Janet Lohr

Hello and Welcome with Janet Lohr

The first woman we meet in our Portico Village is Janet Lohr. Listen in as Janet graciously goes first, introduces herself, and shares a bit about how she has seen God redeem some things for her family from 2020, delves into her daily quiet time structure and rhythms, and just generally speaks out of her wisdom as a "Great" in the Portico family. (In case you missed it, I've named the women over 50 in Portico the "Greats." I think their wisdom and long service in the church bear this title out!)

Jun 17, 202129:34
June 17, 2021

June 17, 2021

Jun 17, 202100:60