Life In Orbit: Recent Episodes
Brooklyn Beckerson
Life isn't about balance, it's an orbit! Welcome to the Life In Orbit podcast. A place for weekly conversations about life, identity, habit building and finding joy in all areas of life, no matter the season, no matter the circumstances.
When it comes to Christ-centered recovery, we, the church, have work to do. I pray this episode encourages. Guest star author, speaker, and discipler Brit Eaton joins the podcast to share her heart and wisdom on the topic of recovery as we talk about the book Uncovery, Brit's co-authored book with George A. Wood.
www.briteaton.com/The-Uncovery-Book
Today I wanted to talk about those dreaded waiting periods of life (when God hasn’t said yes or no)…we are just kind of waiting for that green light. So this could be in business, a relationship, pregnancy, a job, a big move or calling or something we’ve been praying to God about for a while. I want to give you encouragement with whatever you're walking through and remind you of what I've been reminded of lately...God's timing is everything.
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Guest star and health coach Cynthia Williams joins the podcast to share her knowledge, wisdom and advice when it comes to moving our bodies every day. On this episode we highlight the Celebration category of our orbit and how we really can make small daily movement throughout our day that compound into a healthy lifestyle. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed interviewing this new guest!
Connect with Cynthia
@cynthiawilliams_wellness
We're talking about how to keep going when we want to give up. The world is very good at having us believe that is something is uncomfortable, not serving us, not pleasurable or making us unhappy that we should bail. But obedience isn’t always a comfy thing, it’s not always an enjoyable thing but it's crucial in our walk with Christ. I pray this episode brings encouragement in whatever you're going through and please join me in celebrating our 100th episode!
Be sure to check out the Life In Orbit 100th episode giveaway this weekend on Instagram!
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Guest star, Ann McKitrick joins the podcast to talk about parenting and making / maintaining mom friendships!
This sweet new friend of mine has the biggest heart for teaching. Ann has a degree in early child development and secondary education, she is a mother herself and an entrepreneur, and is truly just such a bank of wisdom. Mommas or not, I think you're really going to enjoy this guest!
If you're looking to learn and connect more with Ann, be sure to check out her podcast: Parenting in the First 3 Years and her website NurturedNoggins.com.
First, you're not alone, this world breeds chaos. From what's happening in our homes to out the front door, we are constantly surrounded by things out of our control and a deep desire to fix it and have things in order. We were made into it and for it, but sin distorted it. Thankfully this side of eternity we can cling to Jesus and the Holy Spirit when chaos comes. We can trust in the one who created order, gives peace and someday soon will make all things new.
We aren’t supposed to be happy all the time, we aren’t supposed to be positive or productive all the time. Self-help isn’t helpful – because it’s not realistic. And it’s a heck of distraction from reality. Let's talk about it and some Biblical encouragement on this week's episode.
We're back you all! I'm so excited to be returning to the Life In Orbit podcast, with clarity and confidence that I'm probably going to mess this up again in the future...and that's ok. The most important take away is that God is good, all the time. Let's orbit together!
It's way more common than you think. Anxiety is felt by many people and in many different ways. This episode let's talk about it. What causes it, what the Bible says about it and we have 6 practical steps to move forward. I personally struggle with anxiety and I would love to share my story. I pray this encourages and gives you the tools you need to center even this area / habits in orbit to Christ.
Sharon Miller joins the Life in Orbit podcast and shares her new book, The Cost of Control. Sharon helps us discover the real power God has given us in Christ, to exercise influence over ourselves and our lives. We break down the cost of control, why we crave it, the anxiety it gives and the real power God promises us.
“Everywhere I looked, I saw anxiety, I saw it in the people in our church, I saw it on social media, I saw it in our politics, I saw it on the news. And once I saw it, I couldn’t unsee it, so I wanted to understand what was going on and trace the threads back to what it all meant. When the pandemic robbed us of certainty and predictability, it laid bare an idol that had been strangling us, invisibly, for years. Why is our culture chronically anxious? One major factor is our relationship with control.” - Sharon Miller
The Cost of Control
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Friendship and companionship, we were created for it and it's important in our relationships with each other and our relationship with God. We know the importance of good quality friendship, because God made us for community. He didn’t make us to be alone.
Let's talk about friends, the importance of this area and as always central focusing it around God. It may be awkward, but I promise it's worth it.
This is my personal faith story. This is my testimony, and the reason I am a follower of Jesus Christ. Join me in a story about grace, forgiveness, love and seeing Jesus Christ in the faces of people.
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come.
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When we live with a tight grip on our money for things like stability we are actually taking control…of our life. Jesus wants to be as involved with your financial life as much as He does in every category. Always let the bible be your compass, always center your life on Him and His definitions. As you grow in community with Him these things will become more clear and you will understand you truly have everything you need in Him and He will direct you with what to do with the rest. Get ready for some financial encouragement and how to start approaching our relationship with money in light of Christ.
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We work out because we can, our bodies were designed to move! Our joy isn’t linked in our bodies but in Christ and when we view exercise as a way to spend time with Him, we are free of the worldly constraints of exercise expectations and dare I say…we move…for fun.
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We put things off. We say we don’t have time, we don't want to make time, we're overwhelmed, we just aren't feeling it. We continue to put it off until the last possible second. In our work, chores, trips to the dentist, reading our Bible...perhaps you're like me and you're a pro at procrastination.
Unfortunately in postponing things in life (whether out of stress or comfort) perhaps we are delaying something good OR making matters worse. Let's check in with this Biblically, get encouraged and take some action steps into the week to help us out!
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🍋 Creating a water drinking habit can be perhaps difficult or let's be real...down right boring. For some reason drinking water is like the last thing we think of. (which is silly because we literally need it to live!) My theory is we just have too many other options. But what if we made the water drinking option more fun and beneficial? 🍓 Water is amazing! Fruits, herbs and veggies we infuse have health benefits. Viewing the time to prep and drink these fun waters can actually be a form of worship to Christ! Taking care of our bodies, stewarding resources well and prepping out for ourselves and maybe even the people we love.
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Follow along with my mini devotional notes on the fruits of the spirit. I've been enjoying learning about these for a little while now and wanted to share my notes with all of you. I hope you enjoy and find this episode to be fruitful ;)
Referenced in this episode: gotquestions.org/fruit-of-the-Holy-Spirit
These are 5 habits that changed my life. Some for just a season, some for years now and even ones that come and go and make a positive difference on a one-off day.
The key to habit building is consistency, but these 5 specific habits were more than beneficial - they changed my mindset and gave me good perspective on what matters. I truly believe if you work within one of these habits even if just for a day you’re going to feel so good, have your heart fixed on the right things and really start to care and nurture yourself and relationship with Christ.
Happy Habit Building!
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Do you have a good idea for a business? Maybe you're not feeling passionate in your day job, or your side hustle is no longer just for the side. Perhaps it's time to take a leap and start a business!
I know, where do we even beginning? It sounds terrifying. Allie joins this bonus episode to share her journey, how it's worth it, totally possible and the steps to take.
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In this a random, kind of spontaneous episode. But maybe it's the episode for you. I wanted to share the significance of our prayer life and honestly the necessity it is. How we can start to view this in invitation, not obligation is really understanding what it is and how valuable it is. Did you know we have direct access to God the father through Jesus Christ? Did you know it didn't always used to be that way. Let's talk about prayer, how we can model it and what Jesus says about it in the Bible.
Helpful resource mentioned in today's episode: basileiaministries.com/resources
Maybe you're like me and you walked through a weekend of tough conversations. Conflicting views, unintentional or intentional debates, confusion, uncertainty or straight up fear to speak / not speak.
Friend, this episode is for you. Showing up either online or in person and standing firm in what you believe is scary. This episode we are breaking down how to walk through this when we are operating from a place of fear, operating as a barer of fruit and most importantly how to handle what to say when it comes to our faith.
So let's be real, everything is looking more expensive in the store and at the gas pump. Let's talk about revisiting that budget. Because I'll be honest I don't think the same copy paste budget you've been doing for the last couple of months is going to cut it. It's time to get serious and really start being intentional with where our money is going and how we steward it well!
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What would it look like to work from worth instead of for worth? Guest star Tori Mae Hein joins us to talk about the Venture category! Her journey in entrepreneurship, her testimony, new course finding your gifts and purpose and what it looks like to center and prioritize God in every moment of our life. Enjoy!
Connect with Tori on Instagram
Check out her NEW Work From Worth online course!
She's got a podcast too!
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It's all about consistency when it comes to our fitness life. Consistency with what we are doing, how we are doing it and the mindset we have in this God central focused area. Small daily habits and a BIG love for God you all! Let's break down some action steps to get you started and leave your heart encouraged headed into the week.
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Let's talk about being creative! Maybe it comes easy for you, maybe it takes a little work. But we can all agree creativity is so important and necessary when it comes to our work and personal life.
When we get those creative juices flowing we come up with new ways of doing things, get excited about projects and prioritize this area for growth. It's very important and a great thing to give some attention to in the workplace.
Be sure to grab that FREE activity guide in the show notes.
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We are talking all about eggs!! The benefits, the quality, what to look for when purchasing and how we can experiment to find the right egg for you. The quality of our food really matters, but we also need to be realistic. So let's focus on one thing at a time and give these egg yolks all the attention they deserve.
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Spiritual warfare, it's real. Fighting unseen, daily. This is serious business. We're talking good vs evil. And although one side has already won over death and the grave, the other is going to spend YOUR whole life trying to convince YOU Jesus hasn't won. That it's not true and that you are powerless.
But don't be afraid. Stand firm. Trust God and put on that armor! This episode is full of encouragement and action steps to prepare you with God's help, for battle.
The ground, the earth, the grass. Although broken, fallen and distorted this side of eternity is still created with good design and purpose. The complexities of dirt and grass, all the organisms and benefits of touching our skin too that is really cool. Even better, when this is centered around Christ, this habit can be a game changer. I’ve always felt prayer and time with God reduced stress and anxiety in my own life and having dedicated time outside in nature I could see benefiting greatly. Let's build a grounding habit together this summer!
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"I was once very sick with very few answers. Functional nutrition healed me. I returned to school, learned the science of deep healing. Now I’m your guide to freedom, vitality, health and life. I want healing for you, too." - Elizabeth Mae, heyheymae.com This episode is packed full of tips, tricks, resources and so much knowledge thanks to our lovely guest star Elizabeth! Grab something to write on because this is a packed episode all about nutrition, gut health and all things food!
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Hey Hey EVERYDAY Cookbook
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Recently I had an interaction with an old friend online. Someone whose views didn't align with mine. Instead of unfollowing, writing them off or ignoring...I followed the conviction on my heart and reached out directly. What happened was different from what I expected and I thank God for giving me the courage to step out in faith and check on my friend with love and an open heart of listening. How we interact with people online matters, how we share our lives and walk through suffering with Jesus matters.
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Spending money and taking vacations may make you temporarily happy but we know that feeling fades. Ultimately it does not fulfill. This episode I wanted to share our experience with our most recent family vacation and encourage you with some action steps this summer heading into vacationing season. We absolutely can center this area financial around God, let me show you what I'm thinking.
Are you one? Do you have one? What even is an accountabilibuddy? Enjoy today's episode as we talk about the benefits as well as some action steps when it comes to partnering up and creating some fun fitness habits with your accountabilibuddy.
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But today we are talking about the Venture category, our work life. Now this is more geared towards men and women and our roles when it comes to work within the family. This is something my husband and I have struggled with before because of how we were raised. But just like anything we are questioning, let's take it to the Bible. Because just like a lot of things in this sinful and distorted world, how we view this is important. When you see work through a biblical lens you can also see how the enemy is trying to attack and divide.
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Today is an encouraging episode. We are talking about Energy (the food life category) and I wanted to talk about our relationship with food. How we view food. You can absolutely look at this area of your life as a way to walk in stewardship, obedience, worship and love. And relax, knowing food has no hold on you. In your life you may have a lot and you may have a little, it may be nutrient dense and it also may be lacking but our hope is not in what we eat, neither is our joy. Happy habit building!
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Special guest Joanna Kimbrel joins us for conversations about theology, the Bible and building a relationship with Christ. I pray this bonus episode is as fruitful for you as it was for me! Find everything we talked about today and more below!
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So recently I've been doing a mini study on the theme of 'light' within the Bible. This sparked from the book of 1 John. I was reading through and came across a verse: 1 John 1:5 “God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.” This lead me down a cross-referencing path through my ESV Study Bible and let's just say this episode barely scratches the surface of this topic. There is so much conviction, hope and redemption in welcoming the light of God into our lives. So I hope this mini devotional blesses you and there are many more to come! Happy habit building!
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My ESV Study Bible
This is the framework to creating and maintaining healthy habits. I was able to start a running habit, audio Bible habit, get in minerals and trust God in times of trouble. With these 4 simple and easy to apply steps I could approach habit building with a new lens and purpose. Life In Orbit we like to talk about how life isn't about balance but is instead an orbit, with God as the central pull to all areas of life. Not linking our hope, worth, identity in our seasons, circumstances or habits but instead rooting in a foundation in Christ.
Show Notes: www.brooklynbeckerson.com/post/the-4-keys-of-building-a-habit
Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/Qb4jArBp0no
Parenting has been so incredibly rewarding. But we all know sometimes it comes with challenges, but it's how we approach and handle those challenges that make a difference. From learning new things with every milestone, I've had a lot of instances where I need to adjust and have realistic expectations for my toddler. Allowing him to learn in his own way, with support and guidance. Yes letting him pour his own cereal is a mess, yes it’s very hard for me to not say “watch out” at every turn. But truthfully he needs to fall down, he needs to make mistakes. This is how kids learn and as soon as we come to terms with that as adults we can lower milestone expectations, rest and trust that what will be, will be. Providing resources, support and love and as always centering this life area of parenting around Christ.
Show Notes: www.brooklynbeckerson.com/post/realistic-expectations-parenting-a-toddler
Watch the episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8llKa0GC7hM&t=46s
Talk about celebration! So i decided to run a 5k for my 30th birthday. Yes, of all the things I could've done on my birthday I chose cardio. But hey listen, it was more than just a run for me. I really wanted to celebrate the body God gave me and use this 3.1 mile run as an opportunity to hang out with Jesus in stewardship, obedience, worship and love. Something I discovered when creating my first ever running habit years back was when we focus areas of life around God instead of ourselves, something amazing happens. We show up differently, we become consistent. Not because we are looking to get something out of it but because we are able to build a relationship with Christ even here. In these small moments in life, that make big waves for eternity. So whether you looking to run 1 mile or 21, this episode is sure to have some helpful action steps and encouragement to get you started!
Spending money before you have the money in hand. From credit cards, to calculating money coming in. This mindset of spending before I have the money has landed me in a lot of trouble when it comes to debt, stress or having massive spenders guilt. It keep my husband and I in an endless cycle of living paycheck to paycheck for a long time. And honestly, even now as a freelancer it's been tricking tracking money coming in and out. I hope this sheds some light on the dangers of spending money we don't have in hand yet and also being an encouragement for you. Knowing you are not alone, Jesus can help (yes, even in this area) and through repentance we can be free of the sin and shame. Learning to steward our money and resources wisely and move about our spending with intentionality and not whipped around by our impulses or emotions.
Show notes: www.brooklynbeckerson.com/post/the-dangers-of-pre-spending
Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/5jSdg5fqDiA
When it comes to work, I can be disorganized. Which is why I rely on handy dandy resources to help me out. It's taken some time to find the right ones for me, and honestly they'll probably change over the years. But for now, I like them! I took the leap into my freelance career in 2022, and it has really challenged me to find resources that work, are efficient, utilize my time well and manage my time well so that I can be helpful for clients and my schedule. So this episode is all about proper bookkeeping, payment, video edits, my favorite podcast resources, team collaboration and streamlining all the things in our work life.
Show Notes:
https://www.brooklynbeckerson.com/post/my-6-favorite-digital-resources
Watch this episode:
https://youtu.be/J32itH7eZ7U
Magnesium is an important mineral! It’s great for bone health, preventing disease, helps your migraines, good for cardiovascular health, pms, anxiety. It plays such an important role in your health and your mood. BUT you want to know what depletes this awesome mineral in your body? Stress. So it's safe to say we should all be paying just a touch more attention to this handy mineral. :) But it’s not just "being stressed," it’s also exercising, fasting, high blood sugar, insulin resistance, sleep deprivation or even feeling anxious, this burns magnesium at a higher rate in your body. And we just talked about the benefits and importance of this mineral, so it’s probably a good idea to keep it around. But maybe you’re like me. The supplements and vitamins world seems intimidating. Studies change or you don’t even know where to start because the market is so saturated. I’m here to help you find something that works for you!
Show notes: https://www.brooklynbeckerson.com/post/the-anti-stress-mineral
Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/Jt1Wxwnw8Mc
Let's unplug from social media! I can't be the only one thinking and feeling off when I consume too much social media. We talk all the time about our desire to grow closer to Christ but are we actually creating time for Him? I know scrolling social media has become a habit for me and unfortunately an idol. So my solution has been fasting. I'm not asking for anything radical, but I am challenging you to take it one day at a time and stay off social for 1 whole day and see how you feel. Mentally, spiritually and in relation with Jesus. Keep at it and there could be a habit that could flow into more than just 1 day.
Show notes:
https://www.brooklynbeckerson.com/post/nosocialsundays
Watch this episode:
https://youtu.be/EIKsdW7NLK8
Let go of the control. This coming from a person who unplugs toasters and never lets my husband drive the car. I have my fair share of 'control freak' moments. I stress myself out over situations and scenarios (frankly out of my control anyway.) What if I told you it didn't have to be this way? What if I told you I was getting better in loosening my grip and it's all thanks to God! There are things we can't explain in this world. There are things we cannot fix or prevent. So why are we letting this run our lives? Why aren't we choosing to rest in Christ? God is holy. Jesus is on the throne. Nothing shocks God, everything is in His perfect control. He's the one that's ultimately going to give us rest, peace and trust in Him. We can build habit here of daily dependance. We can keep coming back with consistency, knowing this make take time but with God's help anything is possible. He desires us to trust and rest in Him. It may just be as easy as...in the words of Elsa from Frozen Let it go.
Show notes:
www.brooklynbeckerson.com/post/let-go-of-the-control
Watch this episode on Youtube:
https://youtu.be/rPsXzZjOPzw
We all know the importance of connecting and maintaining relationships. It's crucial for the human life. We know this right? We are coming out of a couple difficult years of isolation. It's so important to check in on people and create meaningful, intentional conversation. But trust me I'll be the first to say...life gets busy. We talk to the same 5 people every week and don't check up on our neighbors, coworkers or people we maybe don't agree with. We get in our little bubbles and never branch out into different friend groups or into the community. Don't get me wrong, the purpose of the orbit is focusing on the right things at the right times and if you're walking through a specific season that makes it challenging to build or maintain relationship (i get that) but don't underestimate the power of a small text or gesture. If this is a seasonally appropriate orbit for you, let's work on it with intentionality and as always, Christ central focused. This life category can be light, fun, easy and creative. I’m here to encourage and give ya some action steps to head into the weekend!
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It's starting to get warmer outside, maybe you're like me a took a little break from your fitness habit and now you're ready to jump back in! Let's be real, it can be a little discouraging but I know from personal experience it's with small daily habits and a big love for God that we can show up every day and really celebrate our bodies. They're capable of so much and we can view this area of our life as a way to spend time with Jesus. Centering Him in our fitness orbit. Friends, we don't need to view fitness as a solution to problems or our identity, hope or happiness. Jesus Christ is always in the center of our lives and areas (even like working-out) can be God honoring and restful in Him. Give it a try!
Show Notes: www.brooklynbeckerson.com/blog/categories/celebration
No spend days are exactly as they sound. No spending money for 1 whole day! You may either think it sounds too easy or there's no way. I am challenging you to give it a try! Why? It's a great way to find your weak points when it comes to impulse spending. Notice habits in your emotions. Realize where your money has been going and help you create new and better money habits. It's refreshing to give yourself time to press pause, fast and gather your thoughts when it comes to stewarding your money. The goal is a challenge and a fast to re-center this category of Finance back on Jesus Christ in stewardship, obedience, worship and love!
Show Notes: https://www.brooklynbeckerson.com/post/let-s-have-a-no-spend-day
Watch On Youtube: https://youtu.be/rE725xiHzQ4
What is an "inner work squirrel, and how do we go about training one?"
I'm so glad you asked. This is very important stuff.
A work squirrel, simply put, is when you get distracted and pulled away from tasks. When you're in the zone and then all of a sudden...SQUIRREL! You're completed distracted, derailed and off-task.
This episode I wanted to really break down a couple things to help us stay on task in the Venture category (work life.) So get ready to get to the bottom of reoccurring squirrel moments. Know how to prevent future squirrely moments and get back on task quickly after we've squirrel'd with 3 helpful tips!
Show notes:
www.brooklynbeckerson.com/blog/categories/venture
Watch this episode on Youtube:
https://youtu.be/iwnqZNC0K2A
I know one of the biggest challenges is purchasing, prepping and actually remembering to eat healthy snacks. But we can do this! Whole food snacks can be a game changer when it comes to your energy, blood sugar levels and overall health.
We can have whole food snacks ready to grab and go all week long. Snacks that keep us full, satisfied and challenge us to get creative with new flavor combinations. We just want to keep in mind that great combo pairing of macro + micro nutrients. Pairing carbs, sugar, fiber and protein so we can keep our blood sugar balanced and stay fuller longer.
As always, we are looking as these God central focused areas with a changed mindset, let's get snacking!
Show Notes + Snack Ideas:
brooklynbeckerson.com/blog/categories/energy
Watch this episode on Youtube:
https://youtu.be/J-nUZFAoN0c
Let's be honest, sometimes it's hard to make time to read our Bibles. That doesn't make us bad Christians, maybe we just need to approach this area in a different way.
Firstly, I want to encourage you to view this as an invitation into a relationship with God, not an obligation or something to check off. If physically sitting down isn't seasonally realistic for you right now, it's ok! Being a mom of a toddler, trust me I know our hours are stretched. Here me out though, we shouldn't get discouraged because it doesn't look perfect. We can use resources right now, today, that are realistic for our seasons.
This episode we are focusing on creating a habit of listening to our Bibles. My audio Bible gave me the opportunity to hear it from another angle, listen to books I had never read, understand the Bible as a whole, pick up on patterns and build a habit that I've maintained for years.
Show Notes:
www.brooklynbeckerson.com/blog
Mini habit tracker:
www.brooklynbeckerson.com/studio
No you didn't read that incorrectly. However, don't despair! The Habit + Love Podcast is getting a refresh and this episode will tell you all about it! Life isn’t about balance, it’s an orbit with God as the central pull. The Habit + Love Podcast has always been a place for weekly conversations about life, identity, habit building and finding joy in all areas of life no matter the season, no matter the circumstances. However, it's time to get more specific and really nail down what we're doing here! Life In Orbit will provide 10-15 minute tangible episodes each week talking about one of our 7 categories of Life 'In Orbit', and how we can live peacefully and build healthy habits in stewardship, obedience, worship and love. Each episode prepping you up with inspiration, encouragement and action steps around the topic of the week. So whether you’re looking to build a new habit, try a new recipe, gain some tips or simply learn to abide in Christ. There is something here for your PERSONAL orbit. We aren’t our categories or habits, these things flow in and out and all around our rooted foundation in Christ. This gives us the freedom to give attention to the right things at the right times and reminds us that seasons and circumstances change but Jesus Christ never does. FOLLOW ME Instagram: www.instagram.com/brooklynbeckerson Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCCUbbHxdHq8sI7H7LQmflTQ (I post all things Jesus, fitness, recipes, life stuff, business stuff, mom stuff and Life In Orbit Podcast stuff!) Check out The Habit + Love Company www.habitandlove.com for downloadables, mini blogs on our weekly topics and a fun email community with weekly encouragement and monthly recap newsletters!
Know of a space that needs some love? Your desktop, sink drawers, pantry or car? We can seek and see God even in an area of organization.
Building habits, stewardship and giving thanks for the blessings we have. This episode we're breaking down 4 easy steps to get you started! Budget friendly + small space friendly.
All we're doing here really is just appreciating the spaces and items we already have.
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www.habitandlove.com/post/ep-52-love-a-space
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Burn out. I’m sure we’ve all experienced it a time or two. It can be very discouraging and seem impossible to dig your way back out. In this episode we talk about how to identify burn out and then ways we can combat it and start making small moves towards some healthy habits. This is coming from personal experience of a season I am currently walking through and how Christ has been carrying me.
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https://www.habitandlove.com/post/ep-51-feeling-burnt-out
Special guest Kirby Kelly from The Bought & Beloved Podcast joins us to talk about cultivating for Christ. How to build a life God centrally focused + cherish our relationship with Jesus. Cultivating changes how we lean in, learn about our savior, interact with others, raise our kids, love and move about in society with intentionality.
www.habitandlove.com
Show Notes:
www.habitandlove.com/notes
In our goals, relationships, work, studies, serving others, chores, and caring for our health – our primary focus is God. It is He who has entrusted us with this time on earth, and He is the one who directs how we spend it.
Let's get realistic for our seasons this week and create custom schedules filled with intentionality and time with God!
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Show notes from today's episode:
www.habitandlove.com/notes
Excited to start off the year with some NEW habits?
Have you ever considered bringing your faith / relationship with God into your habit building? What if I told you it was a game changer?
This episode we talk about 4 simple ways to create healthy habits centered around what matters and linked in a solid foundation.
www.habitandlove.com
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https://www.habitandlove.com/post/ep-48-letsbuildahabit
Trusting and holding onto God. Even if things get more difficult. Even if things don't go our way. We want to be the light regardless of our seasons or circumstances.
Join in the conversation as we focus our hearts on 1 simple thing heading into 2022. Show notes from today's episode. www.habitandlove.com/post/ep-47-even-if Start your audio bible habit today with Dwell! https://dwellapp.io/aff?ref=brooklynmittan
So we've made the budget, started shopping but need a couple more last minute ideas to celebrate the people in your life?
My good friend (and NEW interview-ie) Leela joins us on this episode to chat about intentionally gifting and giving back during the holiday season! Show notes from this episode: www.habitandlove.com/post/intentionalgifting
This week we are talking all things motherhood! From mom guilt and comparison to social media and sharing the gospel with our kids, returning guest Kari joins us with her perspective on the #momlife
- The show notes from this episode: www.habitandlove.com/post/momlife
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The promise of Christmas is God’s promise of love!
The Christmas story is the story of God coming to earth, humbly, in the person of Jesus Christ. He loves us! We needed a Savior! He is the definition of love and He's given us the free gift of eternal life. (I'd argue that's better than a perfectly decorated Christmas tree!)
Show notes live here 👉 www.habitandlove.com/notes
It's that time of the year again...but don't panic, plan!
This episode we break down an easy way to make a Christmas budget and stay in-check during the holidays. Jon guest stars for an awkward budgeting session and more!
www.habitandlove.com/notes
Let's look at this from a biblical perspective and then apply tactical tips to see the benefits in our life and for our mental health. Ready to build a habit in the Recharge Category with a focus on gratitude journaling?
Check out show notes from today's episode + a fun writing prompt to get you started on your journaling habit!
https://www.habitandlove.com/notes
https://www.habitandlove.com/recharge
This week we break down easy 5 steps to intentionality around meal planning, grocery shopping and batching! Featuring a normal week of meal prepped food for our family from breakfast to dinner and everything in between. We're realistic for the season we are in and always remembering where our true provision comes from.
How about some alliteration for our seasons of life! On this episode we are talking about seasons of:
- Wilderness
- Warring
- Winning
- Waiting
Join in for encouragement during these seasons and our reminder that joy does not live in our seasons but instead in Jesus.
Today's episode inspired by:
https://www.pammorrisonministries.com/
A fun week back as we focus on the Foundation category! Highlighting the presence of God, walking with Jesus and how we can build a habit in this area of our life.
Joining in on the conversation is returning guest, Salem! He shares with us his relationship with Jesus and how we can focus on this topic of "presence" in our lives.
This week we are talking about even in the midst of difficult seasons, God is still good and still on the throne. We are looking at everything we experience on this earth as areas of growth and gratitude and focusing on the importance of daily bread.
Get ready for some words of encouragement to start off this week!
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Maverick City Music - "You Hold It All Together"
This week I wanted to share a fun interview I had with Kari! We are talking about the beatitudes, hope you enjoy!
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Content mentioned in today's episode:
https://thankfulhomemaker.com/podcast/
"Studies in the Sermon on the Mount" - Martyn Lloyd jones
- Matthew 5
- Psalm 51
This week we are focusing on the Recharge category, and what to do when we feel emotionally weary.
Discerning the Voice of God - Priscilla Shirer
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We are wrapping up the topic of walking with a challenge episode! Get ready to start your weekend on the right foot with 2 custom trackers.
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Time to get walking (physically and spiritually)! Welcome back to week 2, with a mini focus on walking. For our intro day we are talking about the benefits of walking for physical and mental health as well as the importance of walking with Jesus.
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Finishing our mini series focus on giving with an interview from a dear friend, Natalie! Join in on the conversation as we talk about how we can keep the Community Category and topic of giving at the forefront of our hearts and minds.
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It's time to put everything we learned on our Intro Day about giving into action with our Action Day! Join me as we continue to look at areas of giving, how we can be inspired to give and even build a habit in this category!
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Week 1 of our NEW weekly mini series! Today we're introducing the topic of giving in the community category. We break down what the bible says about giving and different areas in our life we can focus on to build habits and give back!
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www.biblegateway.com
It's good to be back! To celebrate, we have some NEW updates to The Habit + Love Podcast and this episode breaks down all the exciting new updates!
Stay up to date on the latest by following @habitandlove on instagram and checking in on the website!
https://www.habitandlove.com/
After a failed attempt at recording a podcast on perfectionism...(oh the irony). I share about my struggle with perfection, what the world says about it and of course the truths of what the bible says about it!
We're talking about studying the bible with our hearts and minds. The importance of being in the word every day and not leaning so much on our emotions but instead the truths of the word of God.
"Women Of The Word" - Jen Wilkin
https://www.biblegateway.com/
This week we are talking about intentionally cleaning the house, joy in the mundane and how to efficiently speed through some chores. Talks about the recharge category, knowing you can't have it all together and that's ok and as always, having Jesus central focused even here!
Chats about happiness! What true happiness looks like and as always looking at and linking our happiness in Jesus Christ!
Welcoming a NEW category to the Orbit! Community, the "friends" category makes now 6 great God central focused categories.
Jesus is a good model of friendship for us, there is so much importance in community and human connection. In this episode we are introducing and starting the conversation around intentionality when it comes to friends, family, your church and individuals you come in contact with on a daily basis.
Guest star and my husband Jon joins for chats about debt, money, marriage and how we are walking through our current financial season with open hands, hearts and good communication.
Life can be stressful, but there are ways we can approach stressful seasons, areas and situations with handy methods and as always central focusing God in this category.
We've talked about the first key to what I believe is realistic life balance and that's "Changing Your Mindset" now we pair that along with this second "Having God Lead".
Jesus can radically change your life, maybe not what you or this world expect but I can promise it's well worth it all. On this episode we talk about having God central focused in your life and how that effects each category we talk about with Habit + Love.
This week we talk about the Recharge Category. Learn how to live simply and focus on the purpose of items in your life. Including gratitude tips, practices for contentment, showing good stewardship of what God provides and also help prevent waste, save money and focus your time and energy on what really matters.
This week features Energy, the food category. With special chats about my current health, the benefits of anti-inflammatory foods, some easy recipes and viewing food not only as fuel but also sharing some of their medicinal properties!
Gary Chapman's "The 5 Love Languages" has been such an amazing book not only for Jon and I but also for my brother Lee and his wife Kari. Join the conversation as we talk through each of the 5 love languages, what ours are and how we are navigating through marriage with these new tools!
- Quality Time
- Acts Of Service
- Receiving Gifts
- Words Of Affirmation
- Physical Touch
Take the quiz to find out your love language and get the book here!
https://www.5lovelanguages.com/
Shameless plug of the "Do You Believe Podcast" (Leland's podcast)
https://doyoubelieve.podbean.com/
On this week's episode we are highlighting two categories, the Recharge and the Foundation category. With a recent pull on my heart, I wanted to share difference between the very popular self empowerment movement vs what it looks like to be self sacrificing and living a life with Jesus as the central focus.
This week’s episode combines two categories, the structure and energy category. We talk about how to save money on your grocery bill, tips, planning and having God at the center, even in this area.
In this episode I'm joined by a good friend and faithful man of God, Salem Peters. We chat about faith, how to approach the bible and what it looks like to create a relationship with Jesus.
Books mentioned in the podcast:
- The Pursuit of God | A.W Tozer
- The Inner Chamber + The Inner Life | Andrew Murray
- The Story | Max Lucado
Working out doesn't have to suck, on this episode we're talking about how we can flip the switch and change our hearts when it comes to fitness, our bodies and how this area can actually be a form of worship and celebration with God at the center!
Christian music playlists | brooklynmittens on Spotify
(Workout // Yay Worship)
Feeling off centered? On this week's episode I'll show you how I get re-focused on what matters and how I change my mindset when it comes to approaching any daily activity or task. How to look at the every day things in your path with gratitude, energy and a positive attitude.
Food freedom is possible and in this week’s episode we talk about the Energy Category, food as fuel, mending the relationship between food and how you view it and how God can be present even in this area of your life!
www.habitandlove.com/energy
Looking to ditch the debt in 2021? This episode features tactical and emotional tips to help you get started on your debt free journey! Jon and I also share how our debt free journey is going and the awesome advice we’ve gotten from Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps and Debt Snowball Method.
www.daveramsey.com
https://www.habitandlove.com/structure
https://www.habitandlove.com/podcast-1/episode/4944a353/ep-4-working-the-budget-structure-category
It's important to ask yourself, is the content I'm consuming producing good fruit or bringing negativity into my life? On today's episode we're talking about our feelings, social media and how our time spent on it can have a huge impact on our moods and our lives. You'll also hear some motivation in this episode, reminding us all that we can be the change we want to see in the world and it starts in your heart.
In this episode we're focusing on faith and the Foundation category. With a highlight on my personal faith story. This is my testimony, and the reason I am a follower of Jesus Christ. Join me in a story about grace, forgiveness, love and seeing Jesus Christ in the faces of people.
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We're talking food! How to prep it, cook it and eat it! With loads of helpful tips, tricks and recipes; you're sure to love this episode.
https://www.habitandlove.com/energy
https://lexeats.com/copy-cat-kroger-deli-derby-city-chicken-salad/
Goodbye 2020, hello 2021! In this episode we’re talking tips for the New Year and how to establish a foundation and mindset to keep our habits on path and our eyes focused on what matters as we head into 2021.
www.habitandlove.com/theorbittheory
www.habitandlove.com/connect
On this episode we're talking about Foundation, the faith category and the reason for the season, Jesus Christ and the Christmas story. So grab a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy, Merry Christmas!
- Matthew Ch. 1-2
- Luke Ch. 1-2
https://www.habitandlove.com/foundation
Want to create a realistic budget you can actually stick to? We dive into the finance category in this episode, talking about how to create a budget, stick to it, handle our emotions when it comes to spending and as always, letting God lead this area of our life!
Featured items from this episode include:
https://www.daveramsey.com
https://www.daveramsey.com/everydollar
https://www.habitandlove.com/structure
In this episode we're talking about the Recharge category with a focus on morning and night routines. How you choose to start and end your day can have a huge impact on your time, your mood and your habits.
Join me in a conversation about routines, a framework guiding you to find things that bring you joy, and as always bringing God into all areas of your life!
https://www.habitandlove.com/recharge
Want to build a healthy habit, one that actually sticks? How about find joy? Real joy, deeper than your seasons or circumstances' joy?
In this episode we're talking about how to create a habit using The Orbit Theory!
https://www.habitandlove.com/theorbittheory
It's finally time to introduce Habit + Love! In this episode we'll talk about the new podcast, the brand and all the exciting content to come!