In Episode 6, Bailey Gillespie hosts a special conversation with her mom, Patty. The two swap stories about the books that formed them as children, and Patty tells a moving story about two book-inspired dreams that came true much later in life—involving a cardinal sighting and high tea in Scotland.

Listeners are encouraged to read widely and be on the lookout for how God is speaking to them in the midst of their reading lives.

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In Episode 5 of Listen to Your Life, Bailey Gillespie shares her September highlights so far, including an apple blackberry cobbler, evening walks, and a surprising story about her first business venture (and replacement podcast mic). She encourages listeners to stay the course and remain faithful to their creative vision — even when obstacles hit.

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You can learn more and download Bailey’s ebook, ⁠⁠Cultivating 6 Restorative Rhythms⁠⁠ at ⁠baileygillespie.com⁠

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“Listen to your life. See it for the fathomless mystery it is. In the boredom and pain of it, no less than in the excitement and gladness: touch, taste, smell your way to the holy and hidden heart of it, because in the last analysis, all moments are key moments, and life itself is grace.” —Frederick Buechner, Now and Then: A Memoir of Vocation

Paleo Blackberry Cobbler (apples added)

Bailey’s Hobbit Day playlist on Spotify

⁠The Next Right Thing Podcast

At Home with Sally Podcast

Meg's Reading Room Podcast

Makers & Mystics Podcast

What’s your favorite hour of the day? In Episode 4 of Listen to Your Life, Bailey Gillespie invites listeners to consider when they feel most energized, hopeful, or at peace. She shares how we might intentionally use this time to cultivate a favorite practice that fills our cup. That might be an hour (or let’s face it, 15 minutes) to write in the morning, meal prep, go for a walk, water the garden, or spend time in God’s Word.

Bailey also introduces a slightly new format for her podcast and the accompanying Substack letter, Listen to Your Life. This format includes three sections: Reflect (a short reflection on creativity, well-being, and life with God), Rejoice (a place where she’s finding wonder/beauty/delight), and Rest (a prayer prompt).

Enjoy the conversation!

You can learn more and download Bailey’s ebook, ⁠⁠Cultivating 6 Restorative Rhythms⁠⁠ at ⁠baileygillespie.com⁠

Follow Bailey on Instagram ⁠@bailey_bluebird⁠

Other resources mentioned:

“Listen to your life. See it for the fathomless mystery it is. In the boredom and pain of it, no less than in the excitement and gladness: touch, taste, smell your way to the holy and hidden heart of it, because in the last analysis, all moments are key moments, and life itself is grace.” —Frederick Buechner, Now and Then: A Memoir of Vocation

Bailey’s Substack newsletter

Laity Lodge

Lectio 365 app

Simon Wester’s music on YouTube

Alabaster & Co.’s Book of Psalms

Prayer of Examen

The Bookwanderers

Anna James (@acaseforbooks)

Box breathing exercise

Bailey’s Spotify profile