The Pace of Grace with Kim Avery

Ever feel like life's staircase is just too steep?
You're climbing step after step, carrying the weight of responsibilities, and there's no landing in sight. Elijah felt that way too—burnt out, overwhelmed, and ready to quit. God didn't respond with a lecture or a to-do list. Instead, He offered Elijah what he needed most: rest, renewal, and reconnection. What if we could follow that same rhythm of grace in our daily lives?
Tune in to discover:
Three common responses to accumulated stress—and the one that leads to lasting renewal.
Simple "Grace Breaks" to refresh your body, calm your mind, and draw closer to God in under five minutes.
Practical steps to slow down and reconnect with God, even in the busiest seasons of life.
Don't just survive the stress—find the rest your soul craves. You'll leave encouraged and equipped to face life's challenges with grace.
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💡Today's Big Idea:  God's invitation is always to a deeper connection with Him.
⚡️Today's Small Step:  Download your free copy of Grace Breaks in Your Busy Day at www.paceofgrace.com/free
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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:
Grace Breaks: 50 Ways to Connect With God in Your Busy Day
The Pace of Grace Community: Learn more or join for only $10 a month. No long-term commitment.
Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace on Apple or Spotify
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LET'S CONNECT:
Find me on Facebook @kavery
Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

What if your limits aren't in the way—but showing you the way?
We've all been there: eager to move forward with a calling or dream God has placed on our hearts… only to run headfirst into a brick wall of limitation. Whether it's time, money, location, energy, opportunity, or confidence—it can feel like God has called us to something and then placed a "Do Not Enter" sign in front of the only open road.
But what if our limitations aren't roadblocks?
What if they're road signs—God's way of gently guiding us into the very lane He's marked out for us?
In this episode, learn four timeless truths that can help you keep moving ahead even when the road seems blocked.
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💡Today's Big Idea: Embrace your limit, and meet God in it.
⚡️Today's Small Step: What is one limit you can begin to embrace this week instead of resisting?
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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:
☀️ Practice the Presence of God—50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day  
If you would like some idea starters of ways to live within your God-given limits and still enjoy His presence all day long, download your free guide called Practice the Presence of God—50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day.
It's full of gentle, grace-paced ideas to help you stay connected with Him right in the middle of real life. www.paceofgrace.com/free 
 
🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿
Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace.
Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most.
✨ Monthly live gatherings
✨ Prayer, support, and connection
✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul
No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]
 
👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify
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LET'S CONNECT:
Find me on Facebook @kavery
Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

What if doing less could actually lead to more—more peace, more fruitfulness, more joy?
In a world that celebrates hustle, hurry, and high output, slowing down can feel like falling behind. But what if it's actually the path to deep transformation and lasting impact?
In this episode, I share the story of a year that felt like a detour but became one of the most fruitful seasons of my life. Along the way, we'll explore surprising research, spiritual truths, and biblical rhythms that invite us to trade burnout for abiding.
You'll discover:
Why a small town in Pennsylvania held the secret to longer life (and what it has to do with your business)
The three principles of Slow Productivity from Cal Newport's latest book
What Jesus modeled about doing less—but doing it with purpose and power
How my "least productive year" led to the most meaningful work I've ever done
Practical reflection questions to help you step off the hamster wheel and into the pace of grace
Whether you're in ministry, business, or simply navigating life's demands, this episode offers encouragement and a new vision for what real productivity can look like—slower, deeper, and sweeter.
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💡Today's Big Idea: The best work takes time—and that's by design
⚡️Today's Small Step: Identify one area where God is inviting you to slow down and lean in.
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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:
📘 The Prayer Powered Entrepreneur
📕 Cal Newport's book Slow Productivity
 
🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿
Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace.
Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most.
✨ Monthly live gatherings
✨ Prayer, support, and connection
✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul
No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]
 
👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify
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LET'S CONNECT:
Find me on Facebook  @kavery
Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

Have you ever felt like life is a never-ending uphill battle, where every task feels like scaling Mount Everest? You're not alone. Recently, I found myself in that very place—both literally and metaphorically—during a sweltering summer hike. In my determination to power through, I ignored the quiet nudge to take it slow and enjoy the journey. The result? A rather embarrassing episode that left me lying flat in the middle of the street, wondering why I hadn't just made it easier on myself.
It got me thinking: What if we approached life's challenges with grace instead of grit? What if we made room for rest, let go of the pressure to always achieve more, and listened to that gentle voice asking, "What if you made this easy?" God's grace isn't about doing all the things perfectly. It isn't even about doing all the things; it's about knowing when to give ourselves the space to breathe and take the next step with intention. There's wisdom in that, and today, I'm diving into how we can shift our mindset from striving to thriving by making things easier—not harder.
Tune in to discover how to:
Tackle one major change at a time to avoid overwhelm.
Break big goals into smaller, manageable steps.
Focus on progress over perfection.
Maintain a sustainable pace for long-term success.
Schedule rest and reflection to refresh your spirit.
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💡Today's Big Idea: When you can, make it easy.
⚡️Today's Small Step: Choose one area of your life, and find one way to make it easy or at least easier.
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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:
The Pace of Grace Community: Learn more or join for only $10 a month. No long-term commitment.
Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace on Apple or Spotify
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LET'S CONNECT:
Find me on Facebook @kavery
Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

It's a terrible feeling—that sense that you're falling behind while everyone else is moving forward. A friend lands their dream job while you're still figuring things out. Someone gets married while you're still waiting for a date. A colleague expands their reach while you feel like you're standing still.
The longer the delay, the louder the inner voice whispers, "You should be further along by now." And with that comes the restlessness, the self-doubt, the temptation to force something just to feel like you're making progress. 
But what if that feeling is lying to you? What if God's pace for your life is not only different—but better?
 
By listening, you'll:
✔ Identify the "I'm behind" mindset and how it sneaks into your thinking.
✔ Recognize the telltale signs—impatience, envy, striving, or self-doubt—that come with it.
✔ Learn to release self-imposed deadlines and false comparisons.
✔ Discover how delays can be signs of God's greater grace.
✔ Find courage to trust God's pace—even when it doesn't make sense.
✔ Learn to rest in His perfect plan, knowing you are never behind.
 
If you've ever felt stuck in the waiting room of life, wondering if God has forgotten you, this episode will remind you of a deeper truth: You are not behind. God is always on time.
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💡Today's Big Idea: You are not behind. God is always on time.
⚡️Today's Small Step: Make this into a breath prayer, and practice it throughout each day, so it becomes an anchor place and pace you can return to again and again. Breathe  in: I am not behind. Breathe  out: God is always on time.
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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:
🎧 God's Greater Grace Podcast Series: Invitation to God's Greater Grace, The Pitfalls of People Pleasing , When Hurry Hurts
 
🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿
Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace.
Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most.
✨ Monthly live gatherings
✨ Prayer, support, and connection
✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul
No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]
 
👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify
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LET'S CONNECT:
Find me on Facebook @kavery
Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery