The Rhythm of Us: Recent Episodes
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On today’s episode we’re chatting with Andy Gullahorn and Jill Phillips. Andy and Jill are local Nashville treasures, well known throughout the community as amazing singer songwriters, Belmont Alumni, married for 27 years, and just all around wonderful humans.
We chat with Andy and Jill about their journey of working together in the music industry, the rhythms that have carried them over the last 27 years, and the unique ways that marriage has sharpened them along the way.
We absolutely loved this conversation with Andy & Jill and we know you will too!
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What does the Future Us look like? Who do we hope to become, twenty, thirty, forty years from now? When they leave our home, what will our kids say about the love they watched us share? What kind of relationship do we long to enjoy together?
The truth is the habits we choose to practice today will determine the couple we become tomorrow. On today’s episode we’re sharing three practices that you and your spouse can walk through to help you intentionally move toward the future you’re both dreaming of.Listen in.
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On today’s episode we’re joined by our new friend Andrew Osenga. Andrew is a songwriter, musician, record producer, and leader of Anchor Hymns, a multi generational community of artists creating new sacred songs for the church. He has worked extensively with artists such as Steven Curtis Chapman, Andrew Peterson and Caedmon’s Call. He is also the host of one of our very favorite podcasts: The Pivot.
We chat with Andrew about his story moving from the cornfields of Illinois to pursue his dream of becoming a musician in Nashville. Andrew also unpacks how his faith journey has shifted and changed over the years which he shares in his new book, How to Remember: Forgotten Pathways to an Authentic Faith.
We absolutely loved this conversation with Andrew, and we know you will too!
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It’s our first episode back for the Fall, and we’re so excited to start a brand new season. Today we’re unpacking the idea of “in my head habits.” How to identify them, both individually and as a couple, and how to move our highest values from just a list of things we wish we could squeeze in more to an intentional part of our regular rhythm of life.
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This month we’re revisiting some our favorite episodes from the past as we get ready for a brand new season of The Rhythm of Us starting soon! This episode originally aired on February 10, 2022.
We hope you’ll grab your Rhythm of Us book and join us as we dive deeper into the rhythms of thriving marriages! In this week’s episode we’re diving into rhythm #1: The Rhythm of Speaking Life!
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This month we’re revisiting some our favorite episodes from the past as we get ready for a brand new season of The Rhythm of Us starting in September! This episode originally aired on February 25, 2020.
On today’s episode we’re very thrilled to welcome back to the show, for the third time, our good friend, the one and only Mr. John Eldredge! If you’re not familiar with John, he’s the founder of Ransomed Heart Ministries in Colorado Springs, well known Christian Speaker, and best selling author of books such as Wild at Heart, Waking the Dead, and his latest book, Get Your Life Back. Conversations with John are always so rich, full of wisdom, and leave us longing or more of God, and today is no exception.
John unpacks the power of simple practices such as getting outside, seeking beauty in our everyday lives, taking a daily one minute pause, and remembering who we love. This conversation is one to listen to again and again. May these practices help us create more space in our souls for more of life and more of God. Listen in.
For more episodes featuring John Eldredge, make sure to check out:
Ep. 45 | Make Space for Your Soul
Ep. 30 | Living a Life of Adventure
No matter where this finds you today – we hope this conversation will be as helpful to you as it was to us!
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This month we’re revisiting some our favorite episodes from the past as we get ready for a brand new season of The Rhythm of Us starting in September! This episode originally aired in April 7, 2022.
Today we’re thrilled to welcome Shauna Niequist to the show. Shauna is the NYT’s best selling author of books such as Present over Perfect, Bread & Wine, and Savor. We sat down with Shauna to unpack her latest book, I Guess I Haven’t Learned that Yet. Shauna shares her journey of navigating life in a season of big change, about learning to let go, remake your life, and what it means to start over with curiosity and self-compassion.
No matter where this finds you today – we hope this conversation will be as helpful to you as it was to us!
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On today’s episode of The Rhythm of Us, we are so excited to chat with our sweet friend, Shannon Scott.
Shannon is a Bible teacher, author, and the host of the podcast Everything Made Beautiful. She also serves on the team at QAVA, a local ministry here in Franklin, Tennessee.
We chat with Shannon about the twists and turns of her story throughout the years, important lessons learned along the way, and trusting God even through excruciating times.
Wherever this finds you today, we hope God will speak directly to your heart and circumstance through this wonderful conversation.
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One of the things we talk a lot about in our book, The Rhythm of Home, is the idea of building your family village. One thing parenting will teach you pretty quickly is that you can’t do it alone, so praying for a handful of amazing families you can do life with and raise your kids together becomes really important.
On today’s episode, we are so excited to introduce you to two incredible people from our family’s village, our good friends and neighbors, Josh & Morgan Thompson.
Josh & Morgan have been married for 14 years and have two amazing daughters, Isla and Issie. Josh is the co-founder of By Design, a record label here in the Nashville area. Morgan is a gifted interior designer who’s work has been featured on HGTV. We chat with Josh and Morgan about the rhythms that keep them connected and enjoying family life with their two precious girls as well as lessons learned throughout hard seasons.
Wherever this finds you today, we hope God will speak directly to your heart and circumstance through this wonderful conversation.
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This week on The Rhythm of Us we’re chatting with our good friends Jason & Tori Benham. Jason and Tori are incredible speakers, marriage coaches and best selling authors of Beauty in Battle.
Jason & Tori share some of the lessons they’ve learned over the last 25 years of marriage, rhythms that have helped them fight for and not against each other, and practice ways to stay connected in every season.
Wherever this finds you today, we hope God will speak directly to your heart and circumstance through this wonderful conversation.
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Welcome Back Friends!
On this week’s episode we are thrilled to welcome back for the third time, best selling author, podcaster, worship leader, amazing songwriter, and our good friend, Christy Nockles.
Christy is sharing the heart behind her beautiful brand new album, King Who Never Sleeps, which has pretty much been on repeat in our home this season! We chat with Christy about the importance of being where your feet are, which also happens to be one of our favorite songs on this new album. How to trust God with where He has placed you today and rest in the story He is writing. Wherever this finds you today, we hope God will speak directly to your heart and circumstance through this wonderful conversation.
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On today’s episode we get to flip the script as I interview Chris on his best practices for decision making. There isn’t a week in our house where Chris does not receive a phone call from a buddy or two, asking him to talk them through a big decision. As someone who struggles regularly with decision fatigue myself, I often lean on Chris’ strengths to help me make the tough calls.
Whatever decision you may be currently facing, we pray this conversation will be helpful to you, that the Lord will grant you the wisdom and guidance you need to make the right decision, and that ultimately you will rest in His good, Sovereign plan that will prevail no matter what. Listen in.
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On today’s episode our good friend and world renowned photographer, Meshali Mitchell returns to join us for her third time on The Rhythm of Us to share about her journey of healing and restoration. Meshali is known for her incredible gift of capturing the heart and soul through her beautiful portraits, which is why she’s one of the most highly sought after photographers on the planet.
Meshali shares her story of partnering with God to redeem the broken places in her life and important lessons she learned along the way. We talk with Meshali about the vital component of leaning into solid community as part of the healing process, inviting the Lord to mend our broken narratives, and trusting Him to bring us into a new, redeemed story. Grab your coffee and join us, this is a GOOD ONE!
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On today's episode of The Rhythm of Us, we are so honored to have award winning author Ruth McKeaney and her husband Bob joining us. You may have seen the McKeaneys beautiful home in the Philadelphia area called Hillside Farm, which has been featured in countless magazines and media posts, or from Ruth’s show on Homeworthy called At Home with Ruth McKeaney. We chat with Bob and Ruth about the ups and downs of 26 years of marriage, raising five amazing kids, and the rhythms that have carried them along the way. It’s crazy how God's timing works and how every single week, somehow we need exactly the truth He brings through these conversations, and this week’s episode is no exception! We hope it speaks just as powerfully into your life as well, friends.Listen in.Order your copy of The Rhythm of HomeFeatured Music: As For Me, by Christy Nockles on This is the HourConnect with Chris & Jenni:Order your copy of The Rhythm of Ushttps://therhythmofus.comhttps://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/https://www.instagram.com/therhythmofus/
Welcome Back Friends! So thrilled to be back for another season of The Rhythm of Us!On today’s episode, we’re chatting with New York Time’s best selling author, Melanie Shankle about navigating the turbulent teen years. Melanie has written some of my very favorite books, Sparkly Green Earrings,(on parenting), Antelope in the Living Room(on marriage), and Nobody’s Cuter than You (on friendship), and now her latest release, Here Be Dragons just to name a few! Melanie is wonderful, hilarious, genuine, and just one of the best story tellers you’ll ever hear! You are in for such a treat today!We talk with Melanie about how confronting the dragons of our past can free us to become the parents our kids truly need, the huge role a father can play, specifically in his teen daughter's life, and ultimately how to trust God with the story He is writing for our beloved children, even in the difficult times.It’s crazy how God's timing works and how every single week, somehow we need exactly the truth He brings through these conversations, and this week’s episode is no exception! We hope it speaks just as powerfully into your life as well, friends.Listen in.Preorder your copy of The Rhythm of HomeFeatured Music: As For Me, by Christy Nockles on This is the HourConnect with Chris & Jenni:Order your copy of The Rhythm of Ushttps://therhythmofus.comhttps://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/https://www.instagram.com/therhythmofus/
Today is the day!! Our brand new book, The Rhythm of Home is launching out into the world!! Join us as we unpack the heart behind it!
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Welcome back friends!
This week we’re continuing in our Mentor Couples series leading up to the launch of our new book, The Rhythm of Home, releasing June 4! If you haven’t yet, make sure you pre-order your copy so you will be able to snag your bonuses when they become available at therhythmofus.com
Today we’re excited to share this conversation with legendary artist and producer Charlie Peacock and his lovely wife, Andi. Charlie has written songs and produced for everyone you can think of from Amy Grant to DC Talk, and so many more. Charlie discovered and produced the first few records for Switchfoot and The Civil Wars, selling millions of copies all over the world. He and his wife Andi also founded The Art House here in Nashville, where they lived with their family, made records, and ran a ministry there for over 25 years. They are also the authors of a wonderful brand new book, Why Everything that Doesn’t Matter, Matters So Much.
More than all of those incredible accomplishments, though, Charlie and Andi are just two of the kindest, most grounded, humble people you could ever hope to meet. In fact, as we listen to the stories of those in our community who have lived here for a while, time and time again, Charlie and Andi’s names will surface as mentors who have made a huge difference in someone’s life. We are so thankful for the love and care they have poured out on others, both locally and globally with the work of their lives. Grab a good cup of coffee, and maybe a pen and paper, and lean in with us as we soak up all the wisdom from this incredible couple.
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This week we’re continuing in our Mentor Couples series leading up to the launch of our new book, The Rhythm of Home, releasing June 4!
So many of the rhythms that have carried us as a couple and as a family over the years, God has taught us through these amazing couples he placed along our path, and we are so excited to share with you some of the most helpful conversations we’ve had with some of the wisest couples we know. Some new, some old that have been incredibly valuable to us along the way!
This week we’re celebrating the anniversary of one of our favorite episodes of all time. Back in April of 2019, Jenni and I had the incredible honor of sitting down with the lovely Jan Peterson, wife of beloved pastor & author Eugene Peterson, for what none of us realized would be her very last interview. Shortly after our time together, her health began a rapid decline, and she went home to be with Jesus on Friday, May 10, 2019.⠀
To say we were blessed by our time with Jan would be a vast understatement. It is a gift we will treasure forever. Jan had us cracking up, tearing up, and in complete awe of a life well lived. ⠀
So today, we celebrate Jan and Eugene, and all they taught us through their life together of what it truly means to live life well. Listen in.
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This week we’re starting a brand new series leading up to the launch of our new book, The Rhythm of Home, releasing June 4!
One of the ways God has faithfully led us over the years has been through bringing many older, wiser couples around us, who are enough ahead of us on the journey to offer helpful wisdom for the season we are in. We have come to value learning from them as much as humanly possible. So many of the rhythms that have carried us as a couple and as a family over the years, God has taught us through these amazing couples he placed on our path! So we thought it might be helpful to share some of the most valuable conversations we’ve had with some of the wisest couples we know. Some new, some old that have been incredibly valuable to us along the way!
This week we’re featuring a conversation we had with our good friends and mentors, Mark and Jan Foreman. Mark and Jan are the parents of Jon and Tim Foreman from the band Switchfoot, pastors at North Coast Calvary Chapel, and also just happen to be the authors of one of our very favorite parenting books, Never Say No!
As you listen to Mark and Jan share, you will quickly understand why their book remains at the top of our list! We chat with Mark and Jan about how to really enjoy our kids, the importance of saying yes to the invitations from our kids to join them in adventure, and also becoming people who lead the way in our own lives by saying yes to the adventures God is calling us to take! Their wisdom and advice have truly been transformative to us both in our parenting and in our lives. We know you will be blessed and impacted as well! Enjoy our conversation with Mark and Jan Foreman.
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On today’s episode, we’re chatting with our good friend and best selling author, Sara Hagerty. We chat with Sara about her latest project: The Gift of Limitations, as she unpacks her journey of finding the beauty hidden beneath the boundaries of her life. If you have ever felt stuck or limited by circumstances that just don’t seem to change, this conversation is for you.
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On today’s episode we’re chatting with poet, songwriter, and best selling author, Douglas McKelvey about his latest work: Every Moment Holy, Volume 3: The Work of the People. Every Moment Holy is a beautifully written book of prayers that point us toward the true sacredness of the ordinary moments that make up our lives. These prayers have meant so much to our family over the years, and this conversation with Douglas was an incredible blessing as well. We pray it will bless you as much as it did us!
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On today’s episode we’re kicking off this brand new season right with our friends Willie and Korie Robertson from the hit show Duck Dynasty. We dive into the sweet story of how they met, the strengths they’ve learned from each other along the way, and the specific rhythms that have carried them through 31 years of marriage. Willie and Korie also share the heart behind their brand the new movie, called The Blind, which tells the incredible redemption story of Willie’s Dad, Phil, and the struggles he and his wife Kay overcame through the grace and rescue of God. Stories of God’s rescue never get old. We hope and pray this conversation will bless you as much as it did for us! Make sure you grab a friend or two and go support this movie, out in theaters now.
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On today’s episode, we’re chatting with our good friend and best selling author, Addison Bevere. Addison is COO of Messenger International (founded by John & Lisa Bevere), and cofounder of SonsAndDaughters.tv Addison shares his journey with prayer over the years and how he has learned to step into and through the tension of prayer, toward the place where God’s voice becomes real. We loved the wisdom Addison shares on how to embrace new practices of prayer that can lead us to a deeper relationship with Him.
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Welcome back friends! We are so thrilled to be back with you all!
On today’s episode, we’re chatting with our good friends Nathan & Christy Nockles, who you might have known back in the day as the Christian Music duo, Watermark. Christy and Nathan have had a long, successful career in music since the early 90s, leading worship as featured artists in the passion movement and releasing 12 records, including Christy’s latest project, This is the Hour.
We covered so much amazing ground in our time with the Nockles that we didn’t want to cut anything! So, we’re sharing this conversation in two parts! Today we’re chatting with Nate & Christy about the heart behind Christy’s brand new record, This is the Hour.
If you haven’t yet, make sure you go back and listen to Part One of this rich conversation with the Nockles where we travel down memory lane with Nate & Christy as they reflect on decades of marriage and music together. They also discuss the timeless marriage, faith, and family rhythms that have carried them along the way!
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Welcome back friends! We are so thrilled to be back with you all!
On today’s episode, we’re chatting with our good friends Nathan & Christy Nockles, who you might have known back in the day as the Christian Music duo, Watermark. Christy and Nathan have had a long, successful career in music since the early 90s, leading worship as featured artists in the passion movement and releasing 12 records, including Christy’s latest project, This is the Hour.
We covered so much amazing ground in our time with the Nockles that we didn’t want to cut anything! So, we’re sharing this conversation in two parts! Today we’re heading down memory lane with Nate & Christy as they reflect on decades of marriage and music together. They also discuss the timeless marriage, faith, and family rhythms that have carried them along the way!
Make sure to tune in next time for the second half of this rich conversation where we dive into the heart behind Christy’s brand new record, This is the Hour.
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Welcome back, friends! It’s so good to be with you again! After enjoying a much needed time of rest and refresh with our family, we are excited to be back for a brand new season of The Rhythm of Us. So many wonderful conversations coming up around the rhythms that carry us that we cannot wait to share with you. Stay Tuned!
This week we’re unpacking a powerful truth God showed us over the break that has brought so much breakthrough in our own lives! Praying the Lord will speak to you through it as well!
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On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Author and Lead Pastor of Rock Harbor Church, Glenn Packiam and his wife Holly about the practice of taking an annual retreat to reflect on the year and craft a new year with intention and purpose. Glenn and Holly unpack how to reflect on the lessons and celebrations of the past season, identify themes and a sense of calling for the season ahead, and implement new rhythms of prayer, rest, renewal, relationships, and work.
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On today’s episode, we had the honor of sitting down with author, speaker, and Chic Fil A Ambassador, Trudy Cathy White. As the only daughter of Chic Fil A Founder, Truett Cathy, Trudy shares her own journey of growing up in the Cathy household, watching her Dad’s dream of Chic Fil A come to life, and the values she has held onto from their family life. Trudy also unpacks how we can identify our own set of family values and impart them to our kids in a way that lasts for generations to come.
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On today's episode we're talking through two important questions we've discovered to keep us in rhythm with each other in and out of every season. We hope this conversation will inspire you to set aside some time to connect with your spouse this week, light a fire, and ask the questions that will get you back in rhythm with each other.
On today’s episode, we had the honor of sitting down with award winning designer and brand new author, Jean Stoffer, host of the Magnolia Network’s show The Established Home. When we got a chance to view Jean’s show this summer, what stood out to us immediately, even more than her breathtaking designs, was the beautiful, thriving relationships she shared with her husband and adult children as they worked together to build this successful business. Jean unpacks the lessons she’s learned throughout her journey that have resulted in such remarkable, lasting bonds with her family and strong success in her business.
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On today's episode we're diving deeper into Rhythm #3: The Rhythm of Slowing Down from our book, The Rhythm of Us. Pull up a seat and join us as we unpack three intentional ways we have found to help us slow down and be present in this busy Fall season.
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On today’s episode, pastor, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado joins us as we kick off this brand new season of The Rhythm of Us! We chat with Max today about living from the empowering strength that's available to us through the Holy Spirit. Max shares his personal journey of coming to the end of his own strength and discovering the transforming power and peace he found in learning to rely on the person of the Holy Spirit. Make sure to check out Max's latest book: Help is Here, available now wherever book are sold!
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Today we’re chatting with our new friends here in Franklin, Dr. Josh and Christi Straub. Josh & Christy are speakers, authors, and marriage and leadership coaches. Together, they lead Famous at Home, a company centered on emotional intelligence and family wellness. They also host the Famous at Home podcast, have written several wonderful books, including their latest book, Famous at Home, which we’re diving into today.
Josh & Christy unpack several simple decisions we can make as parents to shift the environment of our home. We chat about how to connect in meaningful ways with our kids, the importance of showing up as the best version of ourself, and practical ways we can intentionally create an atmosphere of peace in our home. This was such an incredible conversation with Josh & Christy, we can’t wait to share it with you all!
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Today we’re excited to welcome our friend Nicole Zasowski back to the show. Nicole is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, author, and speaker from the great state of Connecticut. We’re chatting with Nicole today about the practice of celebration: why it's a vital part of our spiritual growth, the roadblocks that can keep us from celebrating, and some intentional ways we can begin to practice this important rhythm in our daily lives.
We absolutely loved our time with Nicole. Excited to share it with you all. Make sure to check out Nicole's latest book: What if it's Wonderful
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Today we’re so excited to welcome our friend Johnathan Pitts to the show. Johnathan is an author, speaker, and executive pastor at COTC here in Franklin, TN. For years he served as the director of the Urban Alternative which is the national ministry of Dr. Tony Evans in Dallas, Tx. Jonathan has co-authored two books alongside his late wife, Wynter Pitts. He is also President of For Girls Like You Ministries, a ministry for tween girls and their parents.
In this conversation, Johnathan shares the highs and lows of his story, which has been quite a whirlwind over the last few years. Just after celebrating 15 years of marriage to his wife Wynter, in the summer of 2018, Wynter passed away unexpectedly in her sleep. Johnathan shares his journey of grief and loss, how the Lord has carried him over the last few years, navigating life with his 4 daughters, finding their new normal, and trusting God for their future. This was such a beautiful, rich conversation with Johnathan. We were so blessed by the lessons he shared from his story. We can’t wait to share it with you.
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Today we’re so thrilled to welcome Shauna Niequist to the show. Shauna is the NYT’s best selling author of books such as Present over Perfect, Bread & Wine, and Savor. We sat down with Shauna to unpack her latest book (one of our very favorites of 2022) entitled, “I Guess I Haven’t Learned that Yet.” Shauna shares her journey of navigating life in a season of big change, about learning to let go, remake your life, and what it means to start over with curiosity and self-compassion.
This interview was one for us that could not have come at a better time, after navigating a similar move across the country with little kids, just before COVID, we just needed every. single. word. So, we can’t wait for you all to hear Shauna's incredible story and the wisdom she shares along the way. No matter where this finds you today - we hope this conversation will be as helpful to you as it was to us! So, without further ado, lets jump into today's conversation.
Here’s Shauna.
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Today we’re so thrilled to welcome our new friend, Enneagram Expert, and Best-Selling Author, Ian Cron to the show! Ian is an Episcopal Priest, a trained Psychologist, and author of some of the most helpful books you can find on the Enneagram, including the best- seller, The Road Back to You. If you’re looking for a good place to begin learning about the Enneagram, this is always a great place to start!
Today we’re talking with Ian about his latest book called The Story of You, using enneagram wisdom to rewrite the broken stories we tell ourselves about who we are! This interview was so rich, definitely one you'll want to listen to over & over again. There’s an incredible 4 step process that Ian outlines for us today that would be so helpful to go through with your spouse or someone you love & trust, to really examine the story you’re living in, see how it lines up with the truth, and rewrite a newer, truer story of who you really are. This conversation was so powerful, we cannot wait to dive in. So let's get to it.
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Thanks for joining us for this podcast series as we work our way through the 5 rhythms of thriving marriages from our book, The Rhythm of Us. Last week we talked about the fourth rhythm: Seeking Adventure, and we hope you all got a chance to try out some of the practices we talked through! If you did, we would love to hear how it went, you can find us at therhythmofus.com or on social media. We’d love to hear how you’re doing on this journey towards a thriving marriage.
Today we’re jumping into the fifth and final rhythm, The Rhythm of Staying in Awe. We’re unpacking the transformative power behind this practice as well as a few intentional ways we can begin to work this rhythm into our everyday lives! Listen in!
“The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders, where morning dawns and evening fades, you call forth songs of joy.” Psalm 65:8
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Thanks for joining us for this podcast series as we work our way through the 5 rhythms of thriving marriages from our book, The Rhythm of Us. Last week we talked about the third rhythm: Slowing Down, and we hope you all got a chance to try out some of the practices we talked through! If you did, we would love to hear how it went, you can find us at therhythmofus.com or on social media. We’d love to hear how you’re doing on this journey towards a thriving marriage.
Today we’re jumping into the fourth rhythm, The Rhythm of Seeking Adventure. We’re unpacking the transformative power behind this practice as well as a few intentional ways we can begin to work this rhythm into our everyday lives! Listen in!
“I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.” John 10:10
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Thanks for joining us for this podcast series as we work our way through the 5 rhythms of thriving marriages from our book, The Rhythm of Us. Last week we talked about the second rhythm: Serving, and we hope you all got a chance to try out some of the practices we talked through! If you did, we would love to hear how it went, you can find us at therhythmofus.com or on social media. We’d love to hear how you’re doing on this journey towards a thriving marriage.
Today we’re jumping into the third rhythm, The Rhythm of Slowing Down. We’re unpacking the transformative power behind this practice as well as a few intentional ways we can begin to work this rhythm into our everyday lives! Listen in!
“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12
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Thanks for joining us for this podcast series as we work our way through the 5 rhythms of thriving marriages from our book, The Rhythm of Us. Last week we talked about the first rhythm: Speaking Life, and we hope you all got a chance to try out some of the practices we talked through! If you did, we would love to hear how it went, you can find us at therhythmofus.com or on social media. We’d love to hear how you’re doing on this journey towards a thriving marriage.
Today we’re jumping into the second rhythm, The Rhythm of Serving. We’re unpacking the transformative power behind this practice as well as three intentional ways we can begin to work this rhythm into our everyday lives! Listen in!
“The greatest among you will be your servant.” Matthew 23:11
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There are a thousand ways we could choose to live our life together. We have a thousand different voices pulling at us from a thousand different directions at all times. We all have a vision for the life we want, but until we put purpose, intentionality, and action behind that vision, we will remain stuck in the current of the world around us. We need a set of intentional rhythms to guide us toward the life and marriage we envision.
Join Chris and Jenni Graebe on a journey of learning together what it means to craft a “rule of life” both individually and together as a couple. Leave behind the busy life of chaos and hurry, and learn to move toward a meaningful life of joy and intention.
Rhythm 1: Speaking Life
The tongue has the power of life and death. Proverbs 18:21
Words create. God’s Word creates. Our words can participate in the creation. Eugene Peterson
Think of the couples you admire most in your life. One thing we’ve noticed time and time again is that any thriving couple who has made it together over the long haul just has this incredible way of talking about each other, with a deep sense of admiration and respect. Take it to the bank. This foundational sense of deep respect simply must be present in order for a couple to thrive. Even in moments of conflict and frustration, there’s still an underlying sense of appreciation to lean on that keeps the couple strong.
It’s so important in a marriage to be able to respect each other as people. One of the things that sealed the deal for me with Chris, even when we were just friends, was how respected I felt by him. He just had this way of always noticing the absolute best in me and holding it up for the world to see. Things that I couldn’t even see in myself.
The words we speak to each other create the culture between us. If the environment of our relationship is filled with words of criticism and contempt, no amount of romantic gestures will make a dent of difference. But we hold the power to change the environment of our relationship simply by changing our words.
- Affirm the Good
So, what are some practical ways we can begin to grow in this rhythm? Here’s the easiest place to begin: When you think something nice, say it out loud. This sounds very simple, I know—but it’s often the simplest things that can make the biggest difference.
I realize this practice will be easier for some than for others. When we first got married, this rhythm of speaking life did not come naturally to me at all. Over time, however, as I saw how important it was to Chris, and how easy it was for him to affirm those around him, this rhythm began to rub off on me. Just like everything else in life worth pursuing, speaking life takes practice. Give yourself plenty of grace and time, but just begin. When you think something nice, say it out loud. Awkward as it may be at first, just give it a try, and then another, and another. Over time, your spouse will begin to hold their head higher, and even grow stronger in the areas you take the time to intentionally acknowledge and affirm.
When he does the dishes, even if it’s not the way you would like them done, thank him and affirm his thoughtfulness. When she musters up the courage to try something new, even if she’s wobbly at first, shower her with praise for the grit and guts it takes to tackle a new skill. There will always be plenty of good to affirm and plenty of faults to criticize. The choice is ours. What will we choose to acknowledge and affirm? Remember, with each blessing we speak, we’re contributing to the reality of the person they’re becoming.
- Affirm the Gift
We can take speaking words of life to a whole new level when we pray for eyes to notice and name the gifts and callings God has given our spouse. No one knows them better than you do, and no one’s opinion matters more than yours. We both entered our marriage as a whole person with dreams, gifts, and abilities.
Welcome back! Happy 2022 friends! We hope your new year is off to great start and filled with as many surprise snow days as ours! Which has been tons of fun, but also the reason it's taken a little longer than we planned to jump back into the podcast. We’ve been having lots of fun playing in the snow with our kiddoes, but are definitely grateful to send them back to school today and be back with you all!
So, something fun coming up : We hope you’ll grab a book, grab your spouse and some friends & join us for a podcast series that will start the first week of February! We’ll be unpacking the 5 rhythms of thriving marriages from our book! It will be a great way to put into practice these 5 powerful habits! So we hope you’ll join us for that!
But today we’re thrilled to welcome our good friend and Best Selling author, Cindy Beall to the show! Cindy and her husband Chris have one of the most incredible redemption stories of how God really rescued their marriage and used what the enemy meant for evil and brought them out stronger on the other side. Cindy shares openly about Chris’ infidelity and pornography addiction that nearly destroyed their marriage and ministry back in 2002. We had the tremendous blessing of working with the Bealls for many years on the team at Life Church and were so inspired by the incredible couple they are and the amazing story they have. We can’t wait for you to hear it today. Buckle up, its a good one. Here’s Cindy!
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Welcome to The Rhythm of Us Podcast. We’re your hosts, Chris & Jenni Graebe.
This year, we’ve released a book we’ve been pouring our hearts & souls into for quite some time, called the Rhythm of Us and it is available now wherever books are sold!
Throughout this season, we’ll be exploring the five rhythms from our book as well as sitting with and learning from wise leaders, mentors, and friends in our life about the intentional rhythms that can lead us closer to God & closer to each other.
Happy December, friends! The book has officially launched and we could not be more grateful for your continuous love & support. You guys BOUGHT OUT Amazon! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! What a wild ride, were so grateful for each one of you! Excited to say Amazon is restocked and the book is available now to order!
We hope you will grab a book, grab your spouse and some friends to join us in January for a series unpacking each chapter of the book. It will be a great way to dive into the five rhythms if you’re looking to go deeper. So we hope you’ll join us for that!
We have just a few more episodes this season before the year ends and we're so excited to share these conversations with you. This week we're talking with best selling author, pastor and professor Gary Thomas. Gary has written over 20 books including Sacred Marriage, Sacred Parenting and his latest project that we are chatting about today, Married Sex. Yep, we said sex. This is actually our very 1st episode on this subject, so everyone keep your big girl pants on, and let's do this.
Gary reminds us all that a great sex life is not something you simply find, it's something you intentionally create. If you're feeling confused or frustrated about your sex life, or simply wonder, Is there more to it than this, you will love what Gary has to share with us today. We hope and pray this conversation will help make your marriage stronger, in and out of the bedroom.
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It’s HERE!!!! The Rhythm of Us releases today!!
For the last 3 years now, we’ve been working hard behind the scenes on this project we’re so excited to finally share with you! THE RHYTHM OF US is now available
Wether we realize it or not, we ALL have a “rhythm of us” : the rhythms we choose to fill our lives with. The question is, do we like where our rhythm is taking us? Do we like the couple it’s shaping us to become?
We hope you’ll grab a copy of The Rhythm of Us and join us on this journey, as we learn together the rhythms of a thriving marriage!
Thank you all for your continuous love and support along the way! We pray this project will be a blessing to you & your families as you pursue God together!
It’s always a good day when we get to spend time with our friend, Tricia Lott Williford. Tricia is one of our favorite writers/story tellers and we’re so grateful to welcome her back on the show today to chat about a practice that has changed her life!
Tricia shares how she made her way back to the pages of scripture after the sudden, devastating loss of her husband just two days before Christmas. Tricia unpacks what the Bible has to say about who we are, where we find ourselves, and the faithful God who can always be found in the midst of it.
We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!
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PS - Make sure to check out Tricia’s new book: This Book is For You. Such an incredible project!
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Today, we’re chatting with Christy Wright, #1 bestselling author, personal growth expert, and host of The Christy Wright Show. We talk with Christy about how to identify what balance looks like in each season, find peace even during chaotic times, and how to be present for your life and actually enjoy it!
We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!
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Today, we’re chatting with Jonathan Evans, NFL chaplain, pastor, and oldest son of Dr. Tony Evans. about his personal journey of finding God’s purpose when life didn’t go according to plan. Johnathan shares the lessons he’s learned first hand about how to listen for God’s direction, intentionally pursue Him, and actively step into God’s calling for your life.
No matter what season this finds you in or the challenges you’re facing, we hope this conversation will encourage you to trust God’s greater purpose at work for your good, even when it looks nothing like you planned.
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Today, we’re chatting with best selling author and host of The Happy Hour Podcast, Jamie Ivey about how to fight back against insecurity, grow in confidence, and rest in exactly who God’s made us to be. Jamie shares with us intentional ways to build courage and self worth in our kids and the rhythms that have led Jamie and her family to live from this place of confidence and security in Christ.
We hope you’ll enjoy this conversation as much a we did! Pull up a chair and join us!
Make sure to check out Jamie's new children's book, God Made You to be You.
You can find all the resources and links mentioned in today’s episode over at our website, therhythmofus.com.
We hope you’ll check those out as well as our new book The Rhythm of Us, which is available for pre order now, wherever you like to get your books!
Thanks again for joining us, friends! Until Next Time!
Today, we’re kicking off this brand new season with a rich conversation with our new friend, Sandra McCracken. Sandra is a beloved singer/songwriter here in the Nashville area, she’s released 14 solo albums over the last 20 years, and if you’re new to Sandra’s music, well, you’re welcome! Go check it out, it’s absolutely beautiful! We’re talking with Sandra today about her amazing new book, Send Out Your Light, which we could not recommend more! Sandra shares the lessons she’s learned by following the Lord’s light through the darkest of times, and out again into His light. We hope you’ll enjoy this conversation as much a we did! Pre-order your copy of The Rhythm of Us Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://therhythmofus.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/therhythmofus/
On today’s episode, we’re so thrilled to welcome back to the show our sweet Texas friend, mother of five, and best selling author, Kay Wyma. I can’t think of a better way to kick off our summer than to practice what Kay calls a Soul 30, which is a daily dose of thankfulness, kindness, and mercy. We chat with Kay about her own personal experience through 30 days of practicing thankfulness, kindest, and mercy….. the challenges she faced, powerful lessons learned along the way, and the unexpected peace that resulted from continually living from this posture. Pull up a chair and join us, this is a great one! Listen in. Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/
For our 100th episode we’re celebrating with some pretty exciting news!!! It’s with great joy we share with you something we’ve been pouring our hearts and souls into for quite some time now!✨ Chris and I are thrilled to announce, we have partnered with our good friends at NavPress and Tyndale House to release a series of books on marriage and family! The first book, The Rhythm of Us releases into the world November 9, 2021! 🎉
We’re excited to share more with you in the coming months, and are happy to say: The Rhythm of Us is now available for pre-order at your favorite retailer! 👏🏻 Make sure to save your order number and claim your pre-order freebies releasing next month! Check out all the details at therhythmofus.com
This book is 💯 the Lord’s. From start to finish. What a gift, to make much of Jesus, and his incredible, timeless rhythms for a thriving marriage! We’re so honored to share this beautiful message with you that is straight from Him! We pray it will be a blessing to you and your family! ✨ We’ll be sharing much more in the months to come, but for now, pre-order a copy or two or three, and sign up for more details to come at therhythmofus.com ✨
On today’s episode, we’re talking with New York Times bestselling author, Crystal Paine, founder of MoneySavingMom.com and host of The Crystal Paine Show podcast. As a mom of four, Crystal shares her struggle with anxiety over parenting, navigating her child’s struggle with suicide, and how she learned a better way forward. Crystal shares the four tools she discovered to parent from a place of love and wholeness rather that a place of striving for success. Pull up a chair and join us, this is a great one! Listen in. Links Mentioned: Crystal’s Website Crystal’s Instagram Crystal’s New Book: Love Centered Parenting Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/
On today’s episode, we’re talking with our good friend and best selling author, Jeannie Cunnion. Jeannie holds a Master’s degree in social work, and her writing has been featured on outlets such as the TODAY show, Fox News, The 700 Club, and Focus on the Family. We chat with Jeannie about her latest book, Don’t Miss Out: Daring to Believe Life is Better with the Holy Spirit. Jeannie unpacks her own personal journey of learning to live a life that’s led by and filled with the power of God’s spirit and how we can embrace the Holy Spirit in our own daily lives. Pull up a chair and join us, this is a great one! Listen in. Make sure to check out Jeannie’s new book, Don’t Miss Out Links Mentioned: Jeannie’s Website Jeannie’s Instagram Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/
On today’s episode, we’re talking with one of our favorite people on the planet, singer/songwriter & worship leader Christy Nockles. Christy and her husband, Nathan, toured nationwide as the Christian music duo, Watermark. They were also a part of the Passion movement for over twenty years. Christy shares with us the practice that has changed her life most : learning to live from a place of rest. We chat with Christy about how to let go of the hustle and find our true identity in God’s heart, how to let Him set the pace for our life, and how to truly live from a place of rest as His beloved. Pull up a chair and join us, this is a great one! Listen in. Make sure to check out Christy’s new book, The Life You Long For Links Mentioned: Christy’s Website Christy’s Instagram Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/
On today’s episode, we’re talking with best selling author and speaker, Angie Smith, about how to move past the insecurity that can hold us back from studying God’s word, and replace it with confidence. Angie shares her own journey of overcoming confusion and intimidation in her understanding of the Scriptures. Angie is equal parts hilarious and also tender, she had us laughing and crying, all in the same sentence. No matter what situation this finds you in today, we hope as you listen, God will meet you right where you are and speak directly into the place you find yourself! Pull up a chair and join us, this is a great one! Listen in. Links Mentioned: Angie’s New Book: Woven Angie’s Website Angie’s Instagram Ways to Help our Texas Friends: Our Calling Homeless Ministry Genesis Women’s Shelter Salvation Army Dallas Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/
Welcome back to another episode, friends! We’re so excited to finally be back with you today. We hope you’re doing well, and just want to especially acknowledge all of our friends in the great state of Texas, who just endured the great snowstorm of 2021. We love you, it was honestly so hard to hear what was happening and not be able to help, but were so glad it’s finally over and that the sun is back where it belongs! For anyone interested, we’ll post a few ways to help out our Texas friends in the show notes. So, on today’s episode, we are so thrilled to introduce you to someone who’s really made a huge impact in our city, talk about long obedience in the same direction, she’s been a licensed counselor for 25 years here in Nashville, she’s written 12 books helping parents and kids navigate all the ups and downs of life, we’re talking about Sissy Goff. Even before we moved to Nashville, we had people saying, “You’re moving to Nashville? You’ve got to meet Sissy. You have to have her on the show!” So, it’s been a long time coming, and after today’s conversation I think you’ll understand why everyone was singing her praises! Sissy offers so much wisdom and guidance in today’s episode on overcoming stress and anxiety, and specifically how to help our kids with the stress and anxiety they’re being hit with. No matter what situation this finds you in today, we hope as you listen, God will meet you right where you are and speak directly into the place you find yourself! Pull up a chair and join us, this is a great one! Listen in. Links Mentioned: Sissy’s Book: Brave Sissy’s Website Sissy’s Instagram Feelings Chart Ways to Help our Texas Friends: Our Calling Homeless Ministry Genesis Women’s Shelter Salvation Army Dallas Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/
On today’s episode Chris turns into a bit of a middle school boy, as he and Jenni get the chance to chat with baseball legend and bestselling author, the man, the myth, the legend, Mr. Darryl Strawberry. Darryl shares his incredible story of how Jesus met him right in the middle of his brokenness. Chris and Jenni chat with Darryl about the highs and lows of an intense career as a Major League Baseball all-star, overcoming his drug addiction, family tragedies, and the powerful transformation that only comes from following Jesus. Darryl also shares some foundational principles that transformed his life from the inside out: the power of prayer, cultivating healthy friendships, and weathering trials without losing heart. No matter what situation this finds you in today, we hope as you listen in, this story will inspire hope in you that with God’s grace you can overcome life’s adversities one decision, one step at a time and turn your season around. Pull up a chair and join us, this is a great one! Listen in. Links Mentioned: Darryl’s Book: Turn Your Season Around Darryl’s Website Darryl’s Instagram Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/
On today’s episode we’re talking with award winning singer songwriter, and brand new author, Jamie Grace. Jamie shares her story achieving her dream of becoming a successful recording artist only to find more emptiness and chaos on the other side. Jamie also shares how she followed God’s prompting to leave it all behind to pursue a quieter, more fulfilling way of life. Pull up a chair and join us, this is a great one! Listen in. Links Mentioned: Jamie’s Book: Finding Quiet Jamie’s Website Jamie’s Instagram Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/
On today’s episode we’re talking with best selling author, speaker, and founder of Messenger International, John Bevere about multiplying our potential, about what it means to live a life poured out completely.
John shares:
- what true faithfulness looks like according to God’s word,
- practical ways to uncover your calling
- how to faithfully live out your purpose together as a couple
Pull up a chair and join us, this is a great one! Listen in.
Links Mentioned:
John's Book: Multiply Your God Given Potential
Episode 77: Lisa Bevere | Becoming Strong
Episode 70 | Addison Bevere | Discover Your True Identity
John's Website
Messenger International
Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments
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If you’ve ever struggled to forgive something you just can’t seem to forget, this episode is for you. We had the tremendous honor of welcoming back to the show, New York Time’s best selling author, speaker, and founder of Proverbs 31 Ministries, Lysa Terkeurst.
Lysa shares vulnerably about her own wrestle through this journey to forgiveness which she unpacks in her latest book, Forgiving What You Can’t Forget. Lysa offers encouragement and advice on how to disempower the triggers that can hijack our emotions, make peace with painful memories, and create a life that's beautiful again.
As always, we hope this conversation will bless you as much as it did us! Listen in!
Links Mentioned:
Lysa's Book: Forgiving What You Can't Forget
Episode 44: Lysa Terkeurst | Find A Fresh Start
Lysa's Website
Proverbs 31 Ministries
Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments
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When we think of life well lived, it's hard to come up with a better example than Eugene and Jan Peterson. Back in the Spring of 2019, we had the incredible honor of sitting down with the delightful Jan, beloved wife of Eugene Peterson, for what none of us realized would be her very last interview. Shortly after our time together, Jan went home to be with Jesus in May of 2019. Jan’s story of love, faith, and long obedience in the same direction remains one of our most listened to and commented on episodes to date.
On today’s episode we had the tremendous honor of chatting with Eugene and Jan’s son, Eric Peterson. Eric shares what it was like growing up in the Peterson home, his journey into the calling of local church ministry, and the wisdom from his dad Eugene through the form of letters that impacted him as a young pastor.
As always, we hope this conversation will bless you as much as it did us! Listen in!
Links Mentioned:
Eric's Books: Letters to a Young Pastor
Letters to a Young Congregation
Episode 54: Remembering Jan Peterson
Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments
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On today’s episode we’re talking with writer, speaker, & marriage and family therapist, Nicole Zasowski about letting go of what we think we want to find what will truly set us free. Nicole shares her journey of moving across the country from CA to Conneticut, and finding that settling into her new normal took a little longer than she would have hoped. Having just experienced a big move ourselves, this message really spoke to us personally, and we are so grateful for this conversation!
Nicole shares with us the power of naming what we fear losing most, how to identify the behaviors that are holding us back, and how to move forward in the freedom God has for us!
Guys, we hope this conversation will bless you as much as it did us! Listen in!
Links Mentioned:
Nicole's Book: From Lost to Found
Nicole's Website
Every Moment Holy , McKelvey Douglas
Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments
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On today’s episode we’re welcoming best selling author, professor, and leader in the missional church movement, Mike Frost back to the show to unpack the life changing power of memorizing scripture, as in getting it off the screen and actually into our brain and bones.
If you’re new to the show, make sure you go back to Ep 46, where we dive deeper into Mike’s story and learn all about the 5 “B.E.L.L.S.” habits of living on mission in the world around us as discussed in his book Surprise the World: Blessing others, Eating together, Learning Christ, Listening to the Spirit, Being Sent with a Missionary Focus.
Today, Mike shares with us:
*the benefits behind the lost art of memorizing scripture,
*how meditating on truth can shape our outlook on the world, and
*specific scriptures that can be particularly helpful to memorize during these unprecedented times
Guys, we hope this conversation will bless you as much as it did us! Listen in!
Links Mentioned:
Ep. 46: Mike Frost | Living On Mission
Mike's Book: Hide This in Your Heart
Mike's Website
Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments
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This week we’re excited to welcome our friend Alli Worthington back to the show to chat about her lastest book, Standing Strong. Alli is a best selling author, speaker, and host of The Alli Worthington Show. Make sure to check out Ep. 19 where we unpack more of Alli's story and journey to becoming an author.
In today's episode Alli shares how to push past the fears that keep us from doing what God’s called us to, how to clearly discern God’s guidance in our lives, and how to take action and build confidence as we move forward.
Guys, we hope this conversation will bless you as much as it did us! Listen in!
*Four more courage building, make sure to check out Alli's newest book, Standing Strong, available TODAY!
Links Mentioned:
Ep. 19: Alli Worthington | Fierce Faith
Alli's Book: Standing Strong
Alli's Instagram
Alli's Website
Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments
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WELCOME BACK FRIENDS! It feels so good to be jumping into a brand new season with YOU!
Thank you so much for joining us!
To give SEASON 4 a proper kick off, we’ve invited our good friend & powerhouse, Lisa Bevere to join us again today and we cannot wait to let you in on this powerful conversation!
Lisa is a New York Times bestselling author, co founder of Messenger International with her husband John, mom of four boys, and a spiritual mom to countless women across the country, which is what we’re taking about with her today. Lisa is known for her ability and passion to come along side and fiercely fight FOR and not against other women. Lisa unpacks for us today, the importance of having and becoming a Spiritual mom or dad to those around us.
According to Lisa, we all need an older, wiser friend we can go to and learn from, a strong soul who will partner with us through life. We all need one! Lisa will show us how to transform what we have into what God wants us to have, push forward during seasons of doubt, and speak truth about God's larger, expansive view of our life.
For more from Lisa on this incredible practice, make sure to pick up a copy of her newest book, Godmothers. It’s incredible!
Guys, we hope this conversation will bless you as much as it did us! Many amazing episodes and fun updates to come!
Listen in!
QUOTABLE QUOTES:
“Our large lives require intimate connections.”
“A mentor wants to replicate themselves, but a spiritual parent wants more for their child than they ever had for themselves.”
“God’s not trying to trick you, He’s a good leader, you can trust and follow Him.”
“A mother gets in the mess with you and is willing to walk you through it.”
“How you handle this messy season right now is gonna position you for a glorious next season.”
“A spiritual parent is not just by your side, but on your side.”
“Focus gives us direction and redirects our energy.”
“You are the gatekeeper of your life. You have the right to focus on the right things.”
“We don’t have to know everything, we just have to know SOME thing, that will breathe life into someone.”
“Do not take advice from someone unless you want to go where they are.”
“Open up your life and begin to pour out.”
Connect with Lisa:
Lisa's Book: Godmothers
Lisa's Instagram
Lisa's Facebook
Lisa's Website
Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments
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We saved one of the very best for last as we close out the season with the one and only, Katherine Wolf. After miraculously surviving a near-fatal brainstem stroke at the age 26, life for Katherine and Jay Wolf changed forever. There was no going back to normal after such a tragedy, yet Katherine and Jay learned that suffering is not the end, but rather the beginning of a brand new story.
Katherine shares with us her incredible story of finding joy in embracing the new normal God had prepared for her, how to rewrite the narrative of our own hard circumstances by turning our definitions of suffering into declarations of strength, and the importance of letting go of the myth that joy can only be found in a pain-free life.
This was without a doubt one of our very favorite conversations of the season. We were just blown away by her story and the joy and gratitude for life that she has found on the other side of tragedy. Keep your tissues handy!
Listen in!
Katherine's Book: Suffer Strong
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On today’s episode we’re chatting with Caitlyn Crosby, the founder of one of our favorite companies doing beautiful work in the world, The Giving Keys. If you’ve ever seen someone wearing a key around their neck, chances are it was a Giving Key, which means it was handmade by someone transitioning out of homelessness.
Caitlyn shares with us today the story of how she built this incredible company from a merch table at her singing gigs to a thriving business with a mission to end homelessness. The Giving Keys have been carried in over 1400 stores such as Nordstrom, Anthropologie, Magnolia and more. Caitlyn’s inspiring story is a great reminder of how with a little creativity, we can all be a force for good to those around us. Listen in!
Caitlyn's Book: You are the Key
Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments
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On today’s episode we’re chatting with the incredibly talented Morgan Harper Nichols! Morgan is an artist and a poet whose work is inspired by real life stories she receives everyday through social media. Her newest book, All Along You Were Blooming is a collection of Morgan's encouraging poetry and creativity on the printed page.
Morgan shares with us the highs and lows of life as an artist, her story of stumbling into an unlikely calling on the other side of surrender, and how the power of listening to each others stories is the key to connecting us all. Morgan’s passion and gratitude for life is contagious! We could not have enjoyed our time more! Listen in!
"Even if you're not where you want to be or thought you would be, just look closely, look all around you, see what you can gather, what you can learn here, what people you can glean from, because it's going to have a much greater impact down the road than you could ever know right now, so just trust and be present, and you will look back and be glad you chose to be faithful."
Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments
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On today’s episode we’ve invited our good friend and world renowned photographer, Meshali Mitchell to join us and share some wisdom on finding hope and encouragement in a season of waiting. Meshali is known for her incredible gift of capturing the heart and soul through her beautiful portraits, which is why she’s one of the most highly sought after photographers on the planet.
We talk with Meshali about what it looks like to wait well, our active part to play in a season of waiting, and the gifts and growth that can only come through trusting God to the other side. Grab your coffee and join us, this is a GOOD ONE!
What book has changed your life? The Circle Maker, Mark Batterson
What habit has changed your life? Consistent Morning Routine
What’s advice would you give to the younger you?
Trust More, Worry Less.
Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments
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On today's episode we're talking with Teaching Pastor at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Daniel Grothe, about the lost art of mentorship which he unpacks in his latest book Chasing Wisdom. Daniel shares first hand how the power of chasing wisdom changed his life through his friend and mentor Eugene Peterson.
We talk with Daniel about his personal journey of navigating both scandal and tragedy in his early days of ministry, how it led him to seek out wisdom from mentors around him, and practical advice on how to cultivate relationships with the wise sages in our lives. Listen in.
Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments
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On today's episode, we’re chatting with New York Times Best Selling author, Rachel Macy Stafford about letting go of what doesn’t matter to make room for what truly does. Rachel is a certified special education teacher with a Master's Degree in education, a well known speaker, and a beloved blogger who inspires millions in her weekly posts at HandsFreeMama.com
We chat with Rachel about grasping what truly matters by letting go of what doesn’t, how to slow down and be present to the moments right in front of us, and how to intentionally communicate love and value to our kids.
Listen in.
Download a free chapter of Rachel’s latest book, Live Love Now, here.
Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments
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On today’s episode we’re chatting with mental health specialist and newest Ramsey Personality, Dr. John Delony.
Before joining the Ramsey team, John worked as a senior leader at multiple universities, he has extensive experience in personal and community crisis care, and He holds two Ph.D.s in counseling and higher education.
John shares with us how to take responsibility for our thoughts and behaviors, simple steps to move towards joy, and some practical ways we can keep ourselves and our families well during this season of quarantine and beyond. Get your notepad and pen ready, this is a good one! Listen in.
Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments
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On today’s episode we’re chatting with best selling author and speaker, Sara Hagerty about the Practice of Adoration, which she beautifully unpacks in her latest book, Adore. Sara shares with us how this simple practice can help us experience God in the thick of life’s everyday demands, practical ways we can choose to adore even when we don’t feel like it, and the power of staying connected with God in the messy middle minutes of our days. Listen in.
Links Mentioned: Adore
Sara's Website
Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments
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When I was in college, someone handed me a stack of Spiritual Growth books and said, “The things that will change your life are the people you meet and the books you read.” And I was hooked for life. On today’s episode we’re chatting with one of the authors whose books dramatically changed my life in that very first season of falling in love with God through reading. Please join us in welcoming to the show today, New York Times Best Selling Author, leader, and beloved Bible teacher, Lisa Bevere.
We talk with Lisa about what true strength really looks like according to God’s word, how to stay strong even when things around us are uncertain, and how to recover our strength when life zaps it. Wherever this finds you today, we pray this conversation will encourage you and point you towards the only true source of strength. Listen in.
Links Mentioned: Strong Devotional Lisa’s Website
Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments
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On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Christian recording artist, Jeremy Camp and his lovely wife Adrienne. Jeremy and Adie talk about the release of the new film based on Jeremy's life, "I Still Believe" as well as share timeless truths that have sustained their marriage over the years, the power of daily prayer for one another, and how to stay healthy and connected during this time of global pandemic.
We had such a blast hanging with The Camps! We hope and pray this conversation will encourage you as much as it did us. Pull up a chair and join us!
If you’ve thought to yourself at any point during this crazy season, “I just wish I could sit down with an older, wiser sage who’s been walking this whole life & faith thing out way longer than I have"…… Well, we’re making your wish come true today. It just doesn’t get any better than our wonderful guest this week …
On today’s episode, we’re chatting with America’s beloved pastor, teacher, and New York Times Best Selling author, Max Lucado. Max has been in full time ministry for over 40 years, he’s written over 100 books, with 130 million copies in print, his projects have been featured everywhere from USA Today, Fox News, Larry King, and many more.
Max shares with us how to find hope and healing in the mist of so much chaos and anxiety, the importance of feeding our faith rather than our fears, and how we as the Church can begin to view this season as an opportunity to rise up and be the CHURCH we are all called to be.
Wooh, this was one for the books, guys! We were definitely blown away by Max’s humility, authenticity and all around compassion and kindness. We pray this will encourage you as it did us. Listen in.
A few favorite quotes from today’s episode:
“This is the time for the church to stand up!”
“Here’s the question we all need to be asking, ‘God, what are you saying to us through this?’ Each one of us could hear a personal answer to that question.”
“What we may find out through all of this is that we’ve been putting our trust in the wrong place.”
“Every generation has to have its own encounter with grace.”
“If my people, who are called by name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”
2 Chronicles 7:14
Links Mentioned: Jesus Book Encouraging Word Bible Killing Giants & Pulling Thorns, Chuck Swindoll
Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments
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On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Kevin Downes, the producer of the incredible, brand new movie, I Still Believe, starring KJ Apa, Britt Robertson, Shania Twain, and Gary Sanise. I Still Believe is based on the real-life story of chart-topping singer Jeremy Camp and his journey of love and loss, proving there is always hope to be found in the midst of even the greatest tragedies.
Enjoy this behind the scenes look at a truly remarkable film. Listen in.
*With most movie theaters closed for the foreseeable future, I Still Believe is being released to premium video on demand platforms beginning THIS FRIDAY, March 27. Pop some popcorn and snuggle up with your family to enjoy this beautiful story of unwavering love and enduring faith.
Links Mentioned:
I Still Believe Movie
Erwin Brothers
Producer Kevin Downes
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On today’s episode, we’re chatting with New York Time’s best selling author, Melanie Shankle. We had the biggest blast in this conversation with Melanie. She has written some of my very favorite books, Sparkly Green Earrings,(on parenting), Antelope in the Living Room(on marriage), and Nobody’s Cuter than You (on friendship), and now her latest release, On the Bright Side just to name a few! Melanie is wonderful, hilarious, genuine, and just one of the best story tellers you’ll ever hear! You are in for such a treat today!
We talk with Melanie about finding the courage to get back up when life doesn’t go according to plan, how to discern when it’s time to move onto something new, and how to hold onto joy and gratitude no matter what life throws our way. We may even tackle the roller coaster ride that is parenting teenagers as well! (We can do it!!!)
It’s crazy how God's timing works and how every single week, somehow we need exactly the truth He brings through these conversations, and this week’s episode is no exception! We hope it speaks just as powerfully into your life as well, friends. Listen in.
MELANIE’S LIFE CHANGING BOOK: Tell Me More, Kelly Corrigan
MELANIE’S LIFE CHANGING HABIT: Starting everyday with God's word and a prayer: 'God, show me what you want me to do today."
MELANIE’S ADVICE TO THE YOUNGER YOU: “Wear sunscreen…. seriously, even when it’s not sunny. And also, be easier on yourself. Give yourself grace."
Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments
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A few years ago, a friend of ours found himself in a season where he started to notice something wasn’t quite right with his soul. Overwhelmed, empty, and depleted, he decided to do something about it. Today he shares with us, the practices he learned to get his soul, and his life back.
On today’s episode we’re very thrilled to welcome back to the show, for the third time, our good friend, the one and only Mr. John Eldredge! If you’re not familiar with John, he’s the founder of Ransomed Heart Ministries in Colorado Springs, well known Christian Speaker, and best selling author of books such as Wild at Heart, Waking the Dead, and his latest book, Get Your Life Back. Conversations with John are always so rich, full of wisdom, and leave us longing or more of God, and today is no exception.
John unpacks the power of simple practices such as getting outside, seeking beauty in our everyday lives, taking a daily one minute pause, and remembering who we love. This conversation is one to listen to again and again. May these practices help us create more space in our souls for more of life and more of God. Listen in.
For more episodes featuring John Eldredge, make sure to check out: Ep. 45 | Make Space for Your Soul Ep. 30 | Living a Life of Adventure
A few favorite quotes from today’s episode:
“If you can get into nature as a soulful practice, it is enormously healing.”
“Your soul is wonderfully small, and to be kind is to admit the limits of the capacity of your soul.”
“Your soul is the vessel that God fills. Your soul is the means by which you experience God, and when your soul is baked like a desert, you can’t receive the water He’s trying to bring.”
“There were things that you used to do that brought you life. . . go do them again. Make room for them, make them a priority again. Go get them back!”
“More of life is more of God.”
“God is in the things that you love.”
"We must empty ourselves of all that currently fills us so that we can be filled with God.” St. Augustine
Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments
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On today’s episode we’re chatting with the author of one of my very favorite books of 2019, How to Pray, by Pete Greig.
Pete is a best selling author, Senior Pastor of Emmaus Road Church in Guildford, England, and instigator of the 24-7Prayer movement which has reached more than half the nations on earth.
This book absolutely reignited my prayer life, it challenged and stretched me in new ways, and gave me a new perspective on the way I approach God in prayer. This is one I couldn’t stop sending to friends and quoting to my husband. So we were quite thrilled to sit across from Pete and have some rich conversation about prayer. Pete shares with us a simple, 4 step guide to approach God in prayer, the importance of being honest in our prayers, and the power of getting still in God’s presence. Listen in.
*British Translation Guide : “feeling sheepish” : feeling shame or embarrassment “dodgy”: shady, untrustworthy, unreliable “fry your noodles”: amaze you, blow your mind
A few favorite quotes from today’s episode:
Pray = Pause Rejoice Ask Yield
“Keep it Simple. Keep it Real. Keep it Up.”
“Your prayer life is at its best, not when you’re praying big, complex, gnarly prayers occasionally, but when you’re praying simple, little conversational prayers continually.”
“Be honest with God about how you’re really feeling. He couldn’t care less about your ‘religious self’, He wants you.”
“Jesus encourages us to approach God like little children.”
“The legacy of your life is your prayer life.”
“Who you become is determined by how you pray. Ultimately, the transcript of your prayers become the script of your life.”
“What happens in the privacy of your alone time with God determines not just the outcome of your life, but the substance of your life.”
PETE’S LIFE CHANGING BOOK: Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, John Mark Comer
PETE’S LIFE CHANGING HABIT: “Spin the phone” at dinner time with family and friends. Whoever it lands on has to pray and gets to ask any question they’d like to everyone at the table.
PETE’S ADVICE TO THE YOUNGER YOU: “I would say, 'Chill Out.' I’ve always been a bit over intense, and my wife Sammy plumbs the depths of shallow. She's gloriously funny, and is such a blessing to me. She has taught me that intensity is not a gift of the Holy Spirit, joy is.
Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments
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On today’s episode we’re chatting with author, speaker, and COO of Messenger International, Addison Bevere about what it means to discover and live out of our true identity in Christ. We had such a wonderful conversation with Addison about his newest book, Saints: Becoming more than “Christians.” If you’re like us, and just the mention of the word Saint causes you to recoil just a bit, stick with us, you’ll be so refreshed as Addison unpacks the truth about our sacred identity as saints in Christ. Listen in.
A few favorite takeaways from today’s episode:
“Holiness is not a destination, it’s a journey.”
“The journey into holiness is really the journey into wholeness.
The journey of holiness is actually the journey of discovering what it means to be His.
“It’s a journey into seeing myself the way God sees me.”
“So much of our walk with Christ is unlearning assumptions that we had about ourselves, our world, and who we are in Him.”
“We live in the tension of being and becoming.”
“You are a saint… now become one.”
Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments
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So good to be back with you all! We hope you had a wonderful Holiday season with your families and that 2020 is off to a great start for you! Chances are, you probably already have your goals set for the year and maybe you’re off and running with them. Maybe you’ve picked a word for the year, and you’re leaning into it with all you’ve got. Or maybe you’ve already given up on waking up early or going to the gym or staying off your screen. But wherever this finds you on day 14 of the brand new year, we hope this episode will be a breath of fresh air and that it will encourage you to let go of the “try harder” mindset, striving for perfection and success and instead embrace a more gentle, kinder mindset.
Today were chatting with author and therapist, Aundi Kolber as she shares with us how to “try softer.” Aundi unpacks why it’s important to slow down long enough to listen to what our bodies and our emotions are trying to tell us, and how to stop ignoring our feelings and instead, start understanding and processing emotions in healthy ways.
This conversation was so rich and so helpful, and we hope you’ll be encouraged as you listen in.
Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments
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In this week’s final episode of 2019, we’re finishing the year off right as we revisit some of the most powerful responses of 2019 to every episode's closing question:
What advice would you give to the younger you?
In this episode you’ll hear life changing advice from: John Eldredge, Margaret Feinberg, John Mark Comer and more.
Now it’s your turn. What’s advice would you give to the younger you?
Lets us know: jenni@onelife.works or chris@onelife.works
Advice to the Younger You 2019
- Find Spiritual Mothers & Fathers (John Eldredge|Ep.45)
- Don’t Let Your Identity Rise & Fall on the Opinions of Others (Lysa Terkeurst|Ep.44)
- Sabbath (John Mark Comer|Ep.65)
- Stay Passionate, But Extend Grace (Mike Frost|Ep.46)
- Red Flags Never Get Smaller (Emily P. Freeman|Ep.50)
- Ruthlessly Eliminate Hurry From Your Life (Emily P. Freeman|Ep.50)
- Let People Get to Know You (Kellye Fabian|Ep.53)
- Pay Attention to Your Internal Life (Jan Peterson|Ep.54)
- God is Strong at Your Breaking Point (Margaret Feinberg|Ep.55)
- Chill Out (Don Pape|Ep.56)
- Don’t Let Comparison Hold You Back (Sarah Dubbeldam|Ep.57)
- Intimacy with the Lord is the Secret to Happiness (Stephen Kendrick|Ep.60)
- Focus on Today (Chris Norton|Ep.61)
- Intentionally Build Your Life Team (Dr. John Townsend|Ep.58)
- Love Hard (Tricia Lott Williford|Ep.62)
- Life Will Turn Out Better Than You Can Imagine (Gary Thomas|Ep.64)
PS. - If you're looking for MORE advice to the younger you, be sure to check out last year's "Best Of" episode right here.
Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments
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What's a habit that's changed your life? In this week’s episode we’re kicking off the Christmas season with our annual "Best of 2019: Life Changing Habits" We're taking a stroll together down memory lane as we revisit some of the most powerful responses of 2019 to every episode's closing questions.
What’s a habit that’s changed your life? What advice would you give to the younger you?
It’s always so powerful to hear the wisdom that pours out as our guests respond. In this episode you’ll hear life changing habits from: Lysa Terkeurst, Emily P. Freeman, Dr. John Townsend, Rebekah Lyons, Gary Thomas, Margaret Feinberg, and more.
Next week we'll hear from some of the top Christian leaders of our day as they answer, "What advice would you give to the younger you?"
Now it’s your turn. What’s a habit that’s changed your life? Lets us know: jenni@onelife.works or chris@onelife.works
PS. - If you're looking for MORE life changing habits, be sure to check out last year's "Best Of" episode right here.
Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments
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What are the broken places of your story you long to see redeemed?
On today’s episode we had the incredible honor of chatting with our new friends and founders of WithYou Ministries, Eric and Kristin Hill. Eric and Kristin share with us their journey of jumping out of the boat to follow Jesus into the unknown, trusting Him to lead them along the way and into a life of greater peace and rest in Him. We talk about the courage it takes to take a huge risk, how to narrow the target of your calling, and the people of faith we become on the other side of surrender.
We also chat with The Hills about their latest project, The First Breakfast, following the journey of Jesus and Peter through calling, brokenness, and restoration. We talk about how the relationship between Jesus and Peter is also a picture of the Father’s relationship with us, how the way Jesus continues to pursue Peter, even in his brokenness, and how time in the presence of Jesus is the most transforming force the world has ever known.
We hope this conversation will encourage and remind you that the same invitation for restoration Jesus offered to Peter is the same invitation extended to us today.
Listen in.
Links + Resources Mentioned:
The First Breakfast, Eric & Kristin Hill
Go & Tell No One, Kristin Hill
A Million Little Ways, Emily P. Freeman
Messy Spirituality, Mike Yeconeli
WithYou Ministries
LIW Recommended Resources
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On today’s episode we invited one of our very favorite entrepreneurial couples couples, Steve and Sarah Dubbeldam to join us for a conversation about believing in each other's dreams, and bringing those dreams to life. Steve is the founder of Wilderness Collective, offering trip-of-a-lifetime adventure experiences with the intention of inspiring character development through exploration.(yes please!) Sarah is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Darling Magazine, a quarterly publication that seeks to broaden the ideals of beauty in media by using all sizes of models and becoming the first magazine to not retouch women's bodies or skin in photos. Both Darling and Wilderness encourage men and women to discover their true identity and worth.
We chat with Steve and Sarah about how they learned to work together, take each other's dreams seriously, and begin to bring those dreams to life. They share the vital rhythms they practice in their life and marriage while running two successful start ups that have kept them connected, balanced, and on the same team. We were blown away by these two, they are wise beyond their years, and the incredible wisdom they share will inspire you to bring each other's dreams to life. Listen in.
Links + Resources Mentioned:
Wilderness Collective
Darling Media
Blue Like Jazz
Tales of the Jazz Age
What Clients Love
Growth Hacker Marketing
LIW Recommended Resources
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On today's episode, we're chatting with best selling author and Teaching Pastor at Bridgetown Church in Portand, OR, Pastor John Mark Comer.
So, if you’ve listened to the podcast for a while, you’ve heard us share from time to time how God’s had us on this journey over the last few years of moving from just a "Church on Sunday, smallgroup on Monday, daily quiet time" lifestyle to really learning and centering our lives around the ways of Jesus (the spiritual disciplines) with the goal of course to become more like Him. And it's been wonderful to hear from so many of you who have been on a similar journey as well!
It’s crazy to say that I’ve been a Christian for most of my 38 years of life and am just now learning about incredible things like the Prayer of Examen, how to practice Sabbath, and the one that’s probably changed me the most personally, the practice of slowing down, or as Dallas Willard puts it, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry.
John Mark has just released his 4th book with this exact title, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, and we could not be more excited to chat with him about it today! John Mark shares his journey of going from “successful” megachurch pastor, to hitting a wall of burnout and hurry sickness, to coming out on the other side, still loving and serving Jesus but now thankfully from a much healthier place emotionally and spiritually.
We talk with John Mark about what it looks like to move from just a "church on Sunday" lifestyle to truly centering our lives around the rhythms of Jesus in order to become more like Him. John Mark unpacks the danger of living a hurried life, just how much it actually steals from us, and practical steps to move toward a slower more soulful way of living.
Take a deep breath. Let your heart slow down. Listen in.
Links + Resources Mentioned:
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, John Mark Comer
John Mark's Website
Bridgetown Church
Practicing the Way
Spirit of the Disciplines, Dallas Willard
The Life You've Always Wanted, John Ortberg
LIW Recommended Resources
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On today’s episode we’re chatting with well known Bible Teacher and best selling author of over 20 books including Sacred Marriage and Sacred Pathways, Gary Thomas. As you’ll soon discover, Gary is one of the most wise and wonderful humans you could hope to encounter, and we enjoyed gleaning all the wisdom from him that we possibly could.
Gary shares with us how to identify the relationships in our lives that are stealing our joy, when to hang on, and when it’s time to walk away. We also talk about how to set healthy boundaries to protect our calling, how to love and serve the difficult people in our lives, and how to silence the toxic voices from within. Make sure you listen all the way to the very end when Gary shares the most encouraging advice to parents who are right in the thick of the chaos and beauty of family life.
We were so encouraged by our time with Gary, we know you will be too. Listen in.
Links + Resources Mentioned:
When to Walk Away
Gary's Website
Sacred Marriage
Sacred Pathways
A Practical Treatise on Christian Perfection
LIW Recommended Resources
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On today’s episode we had the incredible honor of chatting with National Speaker & Best Selling Author, Rebekah Lyons. We chat with Rebekah about her latest project, Rhythms of Renewal, charting specific ways we can intentionally walk in sustained emotional, spiritual and physical health and renewal. Rebekah shares vulnerably about her own battle with anxiety, depression, and panic attacks, offering encouragement for those of us in that same struggle as well as how we as the church can carry one another’s burdens and fight for the healing and renewal of our brothers and sisters in Christ.
Rebekah’s work has been featured on Good Morning America, CNN, The Huffington Post & more. Alongside her husband Gabe, she serves as co-founder of Q Ideas, an organization helping Christian leaders engage in culture. Gabe & Rebekah have four children, two dogs and live in Franklin, TN.
Wherever this finds you today, we hope this conversation will encourage you with practical steps to cultivate daily habits that will strengthen you mentally, emotionally & physically and lead towards the vibrant life you long for.
Listen in.
Links + Resources Mentioned:
Rhythms of Renewal
Rebekah's Website
Rebekah's Instagram
Man's Search For Meaning
Q Ideas
LIW Recommended Resources
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What are you waiting for?
Everyone takes their turn in the waiting room. But when we misunderstand what waiting is about, we can get confused about what God is up to. As it turns out, waiting is actually one of God’s favorite tools. There are specific things God can do in our hearts and in our lives only in the waiting.
On today’s episode we had the incredible honor of chatting with our new friend and NY Times Best Selling author, Tricia Lott Williford. As you’ll soon discover, Tricia is an incredible storyteller. I just love listening to her and I know you will too! Tricia’s journey of overcoming is one of the most touching stories you will ever hear! Years ago, she suddenly found herself to be a thirty-one-year-old widow with two preschoolers to raise on her own, when her husband died unexpectedly and tragically at Christmastime. Tricia opens up about her journey through grief and heartbreak to finding new strength and joy on the other side.
We also chat with Tricia about her latest project, Just You Wait. Listen in as Tricia shares the joy hidden in the discipline of waiting, the practices of believing God is for you and working on your behalf, even when the work of His hand is hard to find. We hope this conversation will encourage you in the waiting, and remind you that God is at work behind the scenes in invisible ways you just can’t see.
Listen in.
Links + Resources Mentioned:
Just You Wait, Tricia Lott Williford
Tricia's Website
Tricia's Instagram
Writting Down the Bones, Natalie Goldberg
When, Daniel H. Pink
LIW Recommended Resources
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If you need a little inspiration, today is your day. It just doesn't get more inspiring than our guests today, Chris and Emily Norton. 9 years ago Chris went from being a talented 18 year old football player with a promising future to flat on his back with a broken neck and a 3% chance of ever moving anything below his neck, much less walking again. But after pushing himself through grueling workouts for four years, Chris defied those odds as he walked across the graduation stage with his finance Emily at his side.
Listen in as Chris and Emily share more about this incredible journey, their next goal of walking down the aisle together, their passion for foster care & adoption (welcoming 17 foster children into their home!) their private struggles, shared blessings, and everything in between! We hope as you listen, you’ll be reminded, as we were, to put one foot in front of the other, no matter what impossibility you’re facing, and that God can transform even our lowest points into life’s greatest gifts.
Links + Resources Mentioned:
7 Longest Yards Book
Chris Norton : Website
Chris Norton's Instagram
Emily Norton's Instagram
7 Yards Film
This is Your Day, Tim Tebow
The Connected Child, Dr. Karen B. Purvis
LIW Recommended Resources
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On this week’s very special episode, we had the incredible joy of welcoming back to the show, one of our very favorite mentors on planet earth…. Mr. John Eldredge.
If you’re new to the podcast, make sure you check out our first episode with John (Ep. 30) where you’ll hear how John went from just barely surviving to living the life of adventure he longed for. John is a dynamic speaker, counselor, and Director of Ransomed Heart Ministries in Colorado who is known most for his best selling book, Wild at Heart, a remarkable work on recovering the masculine soul. (Men, if you have not read this, it is a MUST) He’s also written some of our other very favorite books of all time, Waking the Dead, Journey of Desire, & The Way of the Wild Heart, just to name a few.
We chat with John today about his latest project, the Restoration Year devotional, which has quickly become on of our new favorites. John shares with us how to practice soul care, making space in our lives to hear Gods voice, how to pursue restoration for our souls and how to support that process in our spouse as well.
What you'll experience after spending time with John today is the same thing you'll find when you pick up any of his books: it will make you want to grow closer to Jesus. John is the real deal, and always so good to remind us that loving Jesus really is what living a life of adventure is all about. We were so impacted by this incredible conversation with one of our greatest heroes, and we know you will be too! Enjoy!
Books Mentioned: Restoration Year Unspoken Sermons LIW Recommended Resources
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Well, after a much needed refreshing summer break we could not be more thrilled to be back with you guys for Season 3! Wherever this finds you, driving to work, dropping kids off at school, working out at the gym, were so glad you're here with us and we pray this conversation will be a blessing to you.
We have so many incredible episodes coming up for you guys this season, and we’re kicking it off strong today with author, speaker, and Filmaker, Stephen Kendrick of the Kendrick Brothers to talk about the issue of Identity, which is the theme of their newest movie hitting theaters THIS WEEK called Overcomer. Y'all. You are going to LOVE this movie. We've seen them all, War Room, Courageous, Fireproof. THIS one takes the cake. We were laughing, crying, and so inspired! You're just gonna love it!
Stephen shares the story behind the film, how God led he and his brother Alex into filmaking in the first place, the power of prayer behind everything they do, and all about the movie’s theme of finding our identity in Christ.
Listen in.
Links + Resources Mentioned:
Overcomer Movie
The Kendrick Brothers
LIW Recommended Resources
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Well, guys, we saved one of the very best for last, we cannot wait to introduce you to our new friend, Kristin Hill. Kristin is an author, speaker, and co leader of With You Ministries with her husband Eric. We have been counting down the days to this one. . . This conversation resonated with us in so many ways and we can't imagine a better way to close out the season as we break for summer than this message of “Go and Tell No One.”
In our over sharing, social media obsessed culture it’s easy to buy into the idea that every amazing experience we have must be shared publicly. But are some moments too sacred to share? Kristin reminds us of Jesus’ words to “ go and tell no one,’ and that our value is found in Him, not in how applauded we are by others.
We all long to be seen, known, celebrated, and affirmed, but as Kristin reminds us today, the only true fulfillment of those longings is found in the secret and sacred time with God. We talk with Kristin about the upside down way of Jesus that says the most holy moments in life are often those no one else will ever see. Be prepared for your toes to be stepped on in the most wonderful ways as you lean in to Kristin’s wonderful wisdom and sweet reminders of truth. Listen in.
Links + Resources Mentioned:
Go and Tell No One , Kristin Hill
The Life You've Always Wanted, John Ortberg
Hinds Feet in High Places, Hannah Hurnard
Chronicles of Narnia, C.S.Lewis
With You Ministries
LIW Recommended Resources
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On this week’s episode we had the incredible honor of chatting with one of our favorite authors, whose work has literally changed millions of lives, we’re talking about the one and only, Dr. John Townsend. As a leadership expert and psychologist, John has written or co-written 30 books, selling 10 million copies, including the New York times best-seller Boundaries (which should just be required reading for adulthood, if you haven't read it yet, you’ll want to grab a copy)
We talk with Dr. Townsend about his latest project, People Fuel. We know we receive energy from good nutrition, exercise, adequate sleep and maintaining positivity. But there is another major source for the energy we need: having the right kinds of relationships with others. Not the ones that drain us, but the ones that refuel us. Dr. Townsend unpacks the types of relationships we need most and how to intentionally cultivate them in our lives. Listen in.
On today’s episode we invited one of our very favorite entrepreneurial couples couples, Steve and Sarah Dubbeldam to join us for a conversation about believing in each other's dreams, and bringing those dreams to life. Steve is the founder of Wilderness Collective, offering trip-of-a-lifetime adventure experiences with the intention of inspiring character development through exploration.(yes please!) Sarah is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Darling Magazine, a quarterly publication that seeks to broaden the ideals of beauty in media by using all sizes of models and becoming the first magazine to not retouch women's bodies or skin in photos. Both Darling and Wilderness encourage men and women to discover their true identity and worth.
We chat with Steve and Sarah about how they learned to work together, take each other's dreams seriously, and begin to bring those dreams to life. They share the vital rhythms they practice in their life and marriage while running two successful start ups that have kept them connected, balanced, and on the same team. We were blown away by these two, they are wise beyond their years, and the incredible wisdom they share will inspire you to bring each other's dreams to life. Listen in.
Links + Resources Mentioned:
Wilderness Collective
Darling Media
Blue Like Jazz
Tales of the Jazz Age
What Clients Love
Growth Hacker Marketing
LIW Recommended Resources
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This week, we’re jumping into the world of writing and we've brought in the best of the best for you.
We’ve asked our good friend and NavPress Publisher, Mr. Don Pape to join us. With over 30 years in the business, Don has published over a dozen New York Times best-sellers and worked with incredible authors such as Francis Chan, Madeline L’Engle, and Eugene Peterson. Don is one of the most humble, authentic, wise people you could hope to encounter and the advice he shares on writing your story will encourage and motivate you to bring that book in you to life.
We talk with Don about what makes the difference between life changing books verses those destined for the landfill, how to look at your life in a different way, and uncover the story within you worth sharing. As you listen, we hope you’ll be encouraged to pick up the pen and begin to share it with those who need to hear it. You have a story within you, trust God with the results, and just begin.
Resources Mentioned:
Crazy Love Walking on Water A Severe Mercy Bad Girls of the Bible Long Obedience in the Same Direction The Message The Wired Soul
LIW Recommended Resources
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A few short months ago, Chris and I had the incredible honor of sitting down with the lovely Jan Peterson, wife of beloved author Eugene Peterson, for what none of us realized would be her very last interview. Shortly after our time together, her health began a rapid decline, and she went home to be with Jesus on Friday, May 10, 2019.
To say we were blessed by our time with Jan would be a vast understatement. It is a gift we will treasure forever. Jan had us cracking up, tearing up, and in complete awe of a life well lived.
So today, we celebrate Jan and Eugene, and all they taught us through their life together of what it truly means to live life well. Listen in.
On today’s episode, we had the wonderful honor of sitting down with the one and only Margaret Feinberg. If you've never heard Margaret before you're in for such a treat today. She's recently been named one of Christianity Today’s top women shaping culture, she's a beloved Bible teacher, and author of several best selling books including her latest project we’re chatting about today, Taste and See.
Margaret shares with us the transforming power of gathering around the table, simple tips to create an environment where meaningful relationships can develop, and how we can recover the lost art of slowing down to share a meaningful, life giving meal together around our kitchen tables. Listen in.
Resources Mentioned:
Taste & See
Food & Faith
Jumpstart My Writing
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What a treat we have for today's episode. If you’ve listened to this podcast for very long at all, you’ve heard me, quoting, almost weekly, the one and only, Eugene Peterson. Just in case anyone is unfamiliar with Eugene Peterson, he was a very much beloved American Pastor, professor, author and poet who passed away in 2018. Eugene wrote over 30 books including The Message, which is a beautiful paraphrasing translation of the Bible into modern everyday language. On today’s episode, we had the incredible honor of sitting down with Eugene’s sweetheart of 60 years, Janice Peterson, as she shares her story, the journey of discovering her own calling, how she met and fell in love with Eugene, and some of her favorite moments with him over their 60 years together. She is an absolute JOY! This conversation was just a GIFT, and we hope and pray you will settle in with your coffee or tea and soak up every sweet story and incredible word of wisdom she shares. Enjoy!
LIFE CHANGING READ:
The Message
LIFE CHANGING HABIT:
Practicing Prayer Time , Silence
ADVICE TO THE YOUNGER YOU:
"Pay attention to your internal life, and try to hear what God is saying... what He is calling you to do and be ."
CONNECT WITH JAN:
Becoming Gertrude NavPress
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On today’s episode we’re talking with our new friend, Kellye Fabian. Kellye is an incredible author, teacher, and pastor at Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago, IL. A few months ago, way back to Episode 33, we had a wonderful conversation with our friend Aaron Niequist, who introduced us all to our latest addiction, The Practice gathering podcast. One of our very favorite episodes features our guest today, Kellye Fabian who teaches all about the life changing practice of asking sacred questions in our time with God. It is our prayer that as you listen today, not only will you enjoy Kellye's incredible story and wisdom, but that you will also put into practice this powerful habit of asking sacred questions. Listen in.
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On today’s episode we’re talking with Kyle Idleman. Kyle is the Teaching Pastor at Southeast Christian in Louisville, KY, best selling author of six books, including his latest project we are chatting about with him today, Don't Give Up. Anyone can start something, but the fruit is in the not giving up. Kyle encourages us to run the race, chase the call, and never give up. Listen in.
Books Mentioned: Not a Fan Don't Give Up
Dare to Lead
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On today’s episode we're talking about how to stay crazy in love with best selling author and speaker for Proverbs 31 Ministries, Karen Ehman. What if the marriage you've always wanted could be the one you already have? Karen shares with us how to recover that passion, the power of consistently showing up, how to find your unique calling as a couple, avoiding the trap of joy stealing comparison, and so much more. If you’re hoping to hold on to the spark in your marriage or looking to recover what was lost, this episode is for you. Listen in.
Books Mentioned: Keep Showing Up Soul Keeping LIW Recommended Resources
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On today’s episode we invited one of our new favorite author, speaker, podcasters Emily P. Freeman, to join us for a conversation about the practice of decision making. Emily is a bestselling author, speaker, and host of The Next Right Thing podcast where she helps create space for the soul to breathe. If you’re feeling stuck over a certain decision, you’ve weighed the options but just can’t see things clearly yet, this episode is for you. Listen in.
Books Mentioned: The Next Right Thing - https://amzn.to/2VBCNFA In the Name of Jesus - https://amzn.to/2SEKIA9 LIW Recommended Resources - https://letsliveitwell.com/resources
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On today's episode we're wrapping up our series for the month of February, unpacking a few simple, but powerful practices that have brought life to our marriage, and we pray that as you put them into practice in your own life, you'll experience growth and joy in your relationships as well. Listen in.
Links + Resources Mentioned:
The Life You've Always Wanted : https://amzn.to/2LbDUI3 Long Obedience in the Same Direction : https://amzn.to/2XtQLLh Ep. 017 : Mark & Jan Foreman http://apple.co/2A9O1qC Live it Well Rescources: https://letsliveitwell.com/resources
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We are always so humbled when people ask, "How do you have such a great marriage?" Of course, the truth is there is no such thing as a perfect marriage, however there are practical things we can all do to help us love each other well and cultivate the marriage we long for.
For the month of February, we're unpacking a few simple, but powerful practices that have brought life to our marriage, and pray that as you put them into practice in your own life, you'll experience growth and joy in your relationships as well. Listen in.
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We are always so humbled when people ask us, "How do you have such a great marriage?" Of course, the truth is there is no such thing as a perfect marriage, however there are practical things we can all do to love each other well and cultivate the marriage we long for. In honor of Valentines Day, we're unpacking a few simple, but powerful practices that have brought life to our marriage, and pray that as you put them into practice in your own life, you'll experience growth and joy in your relationships as well. Listen in.
Links + Resources Mentioned:
The Blessing : https://amzn.to/2TL7ZBR Ep. 044: Lysa Terkeurst : http://apple.co/2A9O1qC Ep. 045: John Eldredge : http://apple.co/2A9O1qC Ep. 003: Michael & Linda Adler : http://apple.co/2A9O1qC Live it Well Rescources: https://letsliveitwell.com/resources
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On today’s episode we welcomed our very first Aussie to the show, one of our favorite author, speaker, church planters, Michael Frost. Mike is internationally recognized as one of the leading voices in the missional church movement. He is the author of over twelve popular Christian books, including his latest project we’re chatting with him about today, Keep Christianity Weird.
We had such a blast chatting with Mike, we were literally on the edge of our seats the entire time, soaking up every word. We just believe so much in the message He’s spreading, and really appreciate that not only is he voicing the need for change, he’s also offering a hopeful alternative and practical steps we can begin to take both individually and within our church communities to align our lives with the mission of God. Grab your coffee, pull up a seat and join us as we learn together what it means to live weird!
LIW Recommended Resources : https://letsliveitwell.com/resources
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On this week’s very special episode, we had the incredible joy of welcoming back to the show, one of our very favorite mentors on planet earth…. Mr. John Eldredge.
If you’re new to the podcast, make sure you check out our first episode with John (Ep. 30) where you’ll hear how John went from just barely surviving to living the life of adventure He longed for. John is a dynamic speaker, counselor, and Director of Ransomed Heart Ministries in Colorado who is known most for his best selling book, Wild at Heart, a remarkable work on recovering the masculine soul. (Men, if you have not read this, it is a MUST) He’s also written some of our other very favorite books of all time, Waking the Dead, Journey of Desire, & the Way of the Wild Heart, just to name a few.
What you'll experience after spending time with John today is the same thing you'll find when you pick up any of his books: it will make you want to grow closer to Jesus. John is the real deal, and always so good to remind us that loving Jesus really is what living a life of adventure is all about. We were so impacted by this incredible conversation with one of our greatest heroes, and we know you will be too! Enjoy!
Books Mentioned: Restoration Year - https://amzn.to/2SerC7E Unspoken Sermons - https://amzn.to/2sQmR5Z LIW Recommended Resources - https://letsliveitwell.com/resources
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On today’s episode we had the incredible honor of chatting with President of Proverbs 31 Ministries, International speaker, and New York Times best-selling author of over 20 books : Lysa Terkeurst.
Lysa might just be one of the bravest people we’ve encountered. With great authenticity and vulnerability, she shares how she learned to trust God and fiercely cling to hope while walking through not just one but several of her greatest nightmares including the unraveling of her marriage and a cancer diagnosis. We talk with Lysa about the power of community, how to love someone well who’s going through a devastating heartache, and how to find a fresh start when your life hasn’t turned out the way you planned. Whatever you may be walking through today, we hope this conversation will encourage and inspire you to keep going, keep fighting, and keep trusting God every single step of the way.
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In this week’s episode we’re celebrating 2018! What an incredible ride it’s been! We could not be more grateful for each and every one of you who listen and share in this journey with us as we learn together what it means to live our one life well!
One of our very favorite parts of every episode happens when we ask each guest the same three questions:
What’s a book that’s changed your life? What’s a habit that’s changed your life? What advice would you give to the younger you?
It’s always so powerful to hear the wisdom that pours out as our guests respond. In this episode you’ll hear "Advice to the Younger You" from John and Stasi Eldredge, Alli Worthington, Dave Barnes, Suzanne Stabile, Havilah Cunnington, Aaron Niequist and more!
Now it’s your turn. What advice would you give to the younger you? Lets us know: jenni@onelife.works or chris@onelife.works
Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments : https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/moments/1064789612
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In this week’s episode we’re celebrating one year together as a podcast community! What an incredible ride it’s been! We could not be more grateful for each and every one of you who listen and share in this journey with us as we learn together what it means to live our one life well!
One of our very favorite parts of every episode happens when we ask each guest the same three questions:
What’s a book that’s changed your life? What’s a habit that’s changed your life? What advice would you give to the younger you?
It’s always so powerful to hear the wisdom that pours out as our guests respond. So, to celebrate our one year podcastaversary, we thought it would be fun to devote an entire episode to looking back at some of the answers to these questions that have impacted us most. In this episode you’ll hear life changing habits from John and Stasi Eldredge, Alli Worthington, Dave Barnes, Suzanne Stabile, Havilah Cunnington, Aaron Niequist and more!
Now it’s your turn. What’s a habit that’s changed your life? Lets us know: jenni@onelife.works or chris@onelife.works
Books Mentioned: The Life You've Always Wanted: https://amzn.to/2LbDUI3
Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments : https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/moments/1064789612
Connect with us: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/onelifetribe/
This week we’re throwing it back to one of our most popular episodes of 2018 with our amazing friends and the founders of Truth & Co: Casey and Anisa Darnell
We covered just about everything in our conversation! From how to look for and support your spouse’s dreams, order your life according to what matters most, Anisa’s experience on HGTV’s Design Wars, and we may have even discussed Casey’s former glory days in a Christian boy band! You will probably laugh out loud, you may even shed a tear, but you will definitely be moved and inspired to go and live your one life well!
Recommended Resources: Rich Dad, Poor Dad : https://amzn.to/2roeYU4 E Myth: https://amzn.to/2roeYU4 Storybrand: https://amzn.to/2woVS6m Dare: https://amzn.to/2rqE1pN
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We have an extra special treat for you guys today! We asked our good friend and amazing Worship Leader, Austin Benjamin to join us for this episode, and in keeping with this episode's theme of authenticity, we asked him to do a simple, acoustic version of God Will Make a Way.
So find a quiet place, soak it in, sing along, or just listen and receive the promise of this amazing song. God is working all around you, even when you cannot see. He will make a way for you.
If you grew up anywhere near a church, chances are good you heard the widely popular worship song, “God Will Make a Way”, in fact you probably started humming the tune as soon as you heard the title. On today’s episode we had the incredible honor of chatting with the writer of this cherished tune, Don Moen.
A pioneer of the Praise and Worship movement, Don is an internationally acclaimed, multi award-winning music artist who spent his career as a worship leader, producer, songwriter, and music executive. While serving as the president of Integrity Music for 20 years, Don sold more than 5 million albums and signed worship leaders such as Hillsong United, Israel Houghton. & Darlene Zschech.
With striking humility and vulnerability, Don shares the tragic story that led him to write God Will Make a Way, how the value of authenticity has guided him along his journey, and the power of trusting that even in the face of the most hopeless circumstances, God will always make a way.
ALSO : We have an extra special treat for you guys today! We have some crazy talented friends who just happen to live down the street, so we asked our good friend and amazing Worship Leader, Austin Benjamin to join us for this episode, and in the spirit of authenticity, we asked him to do a simple, acoustic version of God Will Make a Way. So find a quiet place, soak it in, sing along, or just listen and receive the promise of this amazing song. God is working all around you, even when you cannot see. He will make a way for you.
Recommended Reading: God Will Make a Way - https://amzn.to/2JX5UOU You Were Born for This - https://amzn.to/2RRwPi6
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This week we’re talking about parenting well with one of our favorite parenting experts, Jeannie Cunnion.
Jeannie’s written two best selling books on parenting (Mom Set free & Parenting the Whole Hearted Child), has a Master’s degree in Social Work, and is a contributing writer for The Better Mom and Fox News. Jeannie's writing has been featured on outlets such as The Today Show, Fox and Friends, The 700 Club, and Focus on the Family.
We chat with Jeannie about her journey of becoming an “accidental writer”, how encountering the grace of God radically changed her parenting, and what it means to live truly set free. This was SUCH a powerful episode. So full of truth. Grab your coffee, grab your journal, it's a good one!
Recommended Reading: Mom Set Free - https://amzn.to/2PERw3o Whole Hearted Child - https://amzn.to/2F2ZhM8 Ragamuffin Gospel - https://amzn.to/2AOzweA The Road Back to You - https://amzn.to/2ySZfB4
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On today’s episode we’re chatting with our new friend, Jonathan Merritt. Jonathan is an incredibly gifted faith and culture writer whose published more than 3,000 articles for outlets such as the New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, and CNN.
We chat with Jonathan about his journey moving from the Bible Belt to New York City and how he found himself struggling to engage people in spiritual conversations who didn't speak the "christianese" he was used to in the South. If you've ever found yourself in an “in between” season, wrestling through difficult questions, or maybe walking closely with someone who is, this conversation is for you. We were so encouraged by the truth that Jonathan shares and cannot wait for you to hear it. Enjoy!
Jonathan's Book: https://amzn.to/2Q1Bs8F
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On today’s episode we had the incredible honor of chatting with one of our very favorite mentors on the planet, New York Times best selling author, Stasi Eldredge. Stasi and her husband John lead Ransomed Heart Ministries in Colorado and have been such a guiding light to us throughout our faith journey. We could not be more excited to share this incredible conversation with you today. We chat with Stasi about her latest project, DEFIANT JOY, taking hold of our joy, hope, and life in the midst of a hurting world. Wherever you're at, driving to work, dropping your kids off at school, maybe going for a run or just doing chores around the house, we hope this encourages you and strengthens you to live it well.
Connect with us: https://letsliveitwell.com @chrisgraebe @jennigraebe
On today’s episode we’re talking with Neil Tomba. Neil has served as the senior pastor for 17 years at one of the most well known, well loved churches in Dallas, Texas, Northwest Bible Church. Years ago, a huge dream was born in Neil's heart when he discovered two of his greatest passions : having conversations about Jesus, and spending time in the great outdoors.
Neil decided loving Jesus meant more than just listening to sermons every Sunday, it meant taking risks and sharing the Jesus he loved through conversations with others. In June 2019, Neil will be cycling across the United States where, along the way, he intends to engage in conversations about faith and Jesus with individuals from all walks of life. We know you'll enjoy diving into Neil's story and hearing the birth of this courageous dream.
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On today’s episode we’re talking with our good friend and world renowned photographer, Meshali Mitchell. Meshali is known for her incredible gift of capturing the heart and soul through her beautiful portraits, which is why she’s one of the most highly sought after photographers around, shooting everyone from Sadie Robertson to Priscilla Shirer, Rebekah Lyons and more.
We chat with Meshali about her leap of faith out of a corporate job, pushing past fear and bringing her photography dream to life. We had the incredible honor of recording this conversation on location at the beautiful 1886 Farmhouse Meshali is restoring and hearing how God has led Meshali out of her comfort zone again and back out on the water for this new project #ahousgodisbuilding. Friends, you’re in for such a treat today (and get ready for the sweetest southern accent you’ve ever heard.) Enjoy!
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We’ve been counting down the days for this one, guys. On today’s episode we’re talking with Aaron Niequist. If you've been listening to the show for a while, you've heard us rave about Aaron's wife, Shauna's book, Present over Perfect. Now, we're definitely adding Aaron’s book to that list as well. It’s called, The Eternal Current, how a practice based faith can save us from drowning. Aaron has served as a leader at some of the most influential churches in the country including Mars Hill & Willow Creek.
We talk with Aaron about the highs and lows of his faith journey, from almost losing his faith entirely to finding a new, deeper way forward. Make sure you listen all the way to the end to hear some of the most helpful advice we've heard on how to love someone well through a crisis of faith. Wherever this finds you on your journey of faith, know that you're not crazy and you're not alone.
Connect with us: https://letsliveitwell.com @chrisgraebe @jennigraebe
This is Part 2 of our wonderful conversation with our good friend, Kay Wyma.
Make sure to check out Part 1: Accidental Callings & Ending Entitlement
Kay has appeared on The TODAY Show, CNN, The New York Times, USA Today, Focus on the Family, NPR and more. Before becoming a stay-at-home mom, she held positions at the White House, the Staubach Company, and Bank of America.
In this episode, Kay shares the heartbreaking story that motivated her to write her newest book: Not the Boss of Us: Putting Overwhelmed in its Place in a Do-All, Be-All World. We talk about replacing the pressures of this world that overwhelm us with the truth that sets us free. Man, we needed this one. Praying it hits home with you too. Enjoy.
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It’s Season 2!!! & we’re kicking it off right with our good friend, Kay Wyma. If you don’t know Kay, you're going to fall in love with her today. Kay’s a best selling author, blogger and mother of five. Kay is on a mission to tackle huge issues in our society like youth entitlement, comparison-pressures and is now taking a stand against the stress & anxiety that comes from being overwhelmed in her newest book Not the Boss of Us: Putting Overwhelmed in its Place in a Do-All, Be-All World. Kay has appeared on The TODAY Show, CNN, The New York Times, USA Today, Focus on the Family, NPR and more. Before becoming a stay-at-home mom, she held positions at the White House, the Staubach Company, and Bank of America.
We had such a blast chatting with Kay. As you will soon discover, she’s one of us y’all : ready and willing to skip the chit chat and dive right into the good stuff. We covered so much good stuff, in fact, that we had to make this conversation a two parter. In this episode, Kay shares with us her journey of stumbling into her calling as an “accidental writer”, the powerful truths she’s learned along the way, and the message that launched her into writing: ending entitlement both in our kids and in ourselves. We were so inspired by our conversation with Kay. We know you will be too.
Connect with us: https://letsliveitwell.com @chrisgraebe @jennigraebe
We hope you're all enjoying a wonderful summer break, full of laughter and rest and memory making with those you love most! Those are definitely some of our biggest goals this summer as well, which is why for the month of July we’re throwing it back each week to some of our very favorite episodes from Season 1!
This week we’re revisiting the wonderful conversation we had with the man, the myth, the legend . . . Pastor Tommy Nelson. He’s a former D1 Football Player who in his 60’s can still bench 300 & run 3 miles. He’s been the pastor of Denton Bible Church for decades, he’s one of the greatest Bible teachers of our time, hands down. He’s known most for his incredible teaching on sex, marriage, and dating through the Song of Solomon, and he’s also known for just cutting the fluff and shooting straight!
Without a doubt you will be so challenged and blessed by the wisdom and journey of Pastor Tommy Nelson. Enjoy!
Links: Show Notes: https://www.therhythmofus.com/podcast-1 Website: https://www.therhythmofus.com/ Chris Graebe : https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ Jenni Graebe : https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ One Life Tribe: https://www.instagram.com/onelifetribe/
We hope you're all enjoying a wonderful summer break, full of laughter and rest and memory making with those you love most! Those are definitely some of our biggest goals this summer as well, which is why for the month of July we’re throwing it back each week to some of our very favorite episodes from Season 1! This week we’re revisiting the wonderful conversation we had with two of our favorite people on the planet, Mark & Jan Foreman. Mark and Jan are the parents of Jon and Tim Foreman from the band Switchfoot, pastors of North Coast Calvary Chapel, and also just happen to be the authors of our very favorite parenting book on the planet, Never Say No!
As you listen to Mark and Jan share, you will quickly understand why their book remains at the top of our list! We chat with Mark and Jan about how to really enjoy our kids, the importance of saying yes to the invitations from our kids to join them in adventure, and also becoming people who lead the way in our own lives by saying yes to the adventures God is calling us to take! Their wisdom and advice have truly been transformative to us both in our parenting and in our lives. We know you will be blessed and impacted as well! Enjoy our conversation with Mark and Jan Foreman.
Links: Show Notes: https://www.therhythmofus.com/podcast-1 Website: https://www.therhythmofus.com/ Chris Graebe : https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ Jenni Graebe : https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ One Life Tribe: https://www.instagram.com/onelifetribe/
We hope you're all enjoying a wonderful summer break, full of laughter and rest and memory making with those you love most! Those are definitely some of our biggest goals this summer as well, which is why for the month of July we’re throwing it back each week to some of our very favorite episodes from Season 1! This week we’re revisiting the wonderful conversation we had with everyone’s favorite Enneagram Expert, Suzanne Stabile.
If you've been wanting a free 101 of the Enneagram, this is about as good as it gets! Suzanne’s been teaching the E for over 25 years, she's written several incredible books about it, The road Back to You & her newest book, the Path Between Us. In todays episode you’ll hear a basic overview of the Enneagram, a description of the 9 types, and how the Enneagram can help us grow in our relationships with each other and with God.
Whatever your understanding of the E is, whether extensive or if it’s brand new to you, you’re absolutely going to fall in love with it today and with Suzanne as well! Welcome to your new obsession.
When it comes to living a life of adventure, no one has more wisdom to share than the original king of adventure himself, John Eldredge. On today's episode, pull up a seat and join us as we sit at the feet of one of the wisest leaders of our time!
The New York Times best selling author, dynamic speaker, and Director of Ransomed Heart Ministries in Colorado is known most for his best selling book, Wild at Heart, a remarkable work on recovering the masculine soul. (Men, if you have not read this, it is a MUST) He’s also written some of our other very favorite books of all time, Waking the Dead, Journey of Desire, & the WAY of the Wild Heart, just to name a few.
You'll hear how John went from just barely surviving to living the life of adventure he longed for, how to uncover the God given design of your own heart and live fully alive, and the hope and heart behind his latest project, All Things New.
What you'll experience after spending time with John today is the same thing you'll find when you pick up any of his books: it will make you want to grow closer to Jesus. He is always so good to remind us that loving Jesus really is what living a life of adventure is all about. We were so impacted by this incredible conversation with one of our greatest heroes, and we know you will be too! Enjoy!
Links: Show Notes: https://www.therhythmofus.com/podcast-1 Website: https://www.therhythmofus.com/ Chris Graebe : https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ Jenni Graebe : https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ One Life Tribe: https://www.instagram.com/onelifetribe/
On today’s episode we had such a blast with one of our favorite musicians of all time…. Dave Barnes! You've probably heard one of Dave's biggest hits, God Gave Me You, released by Blake Shelton. Whether you're already a huge fan of Dave or just learning about him for the first time, you are going to LOVE his music and this conversation! As you will soon learn, Dave is not only a super talented singer-songwritter, he’s also one of the funniest guys on the planet!
We chat with Dave about :
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His journey of becoming a musician and how God has carried him along the way,
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How becoming a Dad has shifted his priorities as a traveling artist and changed his view of what success actually looks like,
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And lastly, we talk about how to intentionally create room for your spouse’s dreams while living out a big dream of your own.
We had such a blast chatting with Dave! You will laugh! You will cry! And as always, you will be moved and inspired on your own journey to live out your calling!
Make sure and stick around till the end to enjoy one of our favorite songs off Dave’s new album!
Links: https://www.davebarnes.com/ Show Notes: https://www.therhythmofus.com/podcast-1 Website: https://www.therhythmofus.com/ Chris Graebe : https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ Jenni Graebe : https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ One Life Tribe: https://www.instagram.com/onelifetribe/
On today’s episode we have the honor of chatting with Katie Norris, founder & CEO of Fotolanthropy, a non profit film company that celebrates stories of hope and people who have defied great odds.Her work has been featured on The Huffington Post, CNN, and Fox News. Katie shares the story and heart behind this dream and call of God on her life that began just seven years ago and the journey of bringing that dream to life, inspiring and impacting millions along the way. Katie wins the award for making us cry a record amount of times in a podcast conversation. As you will soon hear, Katie has a remarkable gift of storytelling, and specifically sharing stories that deserve to be told. After hearing Katie’s story, you will be incredibly moved and inspired to bring your own dream to life and use the gifts God has given you to be a force for good in the community around you. Get your kleenexes ready, it’s a good one.
Links: Show Notes: https://www.therhythmofus.com/podcast-1 Website: https://www.therhythmofus.com/ Chris Graebe : https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ Jenni Graebe : https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ One Life Tribe: https://www.instagram.com/onelifetribe/
You’re in for such a treat on today’s episode! We’re talking with our new friend, Curtis Zackery about finding REST for our souls. Doesn’t that sound nice? Life is a gift, and it’s going by so fast. We all need to slow down and cherish every single moment. Curtis speaks so beautifully to this in his new book, SOUL REST, Reclaiming Your Life. Returning to Sabbath.
Curtis is a speaker, author, and a pastor at Church of the City in Nashville, TN, where he lives with his amazing wife, Monique and two sweet kiddoes. We loved hearing Curtis share the story and heart behind this new project, Soul Rest, and we know you will too! ENJOY!
Links: Show Notes: https://www.therhythmofus.com/podcast-1 Website: https://www.therhythmofus.com/ Chris Graebe : https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ Jenni Graebe : https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ One Life Tribe: https://www.instagram.com/onelifetribe/
Since jumping into this world of podcasting, we’ve become students of really skilled conversationalists, and someone we have learned a ton from is our very special guest today, Heather MacFadyen. She’s a refreshingly real speaker, blogger, and host of the popular podcast, The God Centered Mom. Heather does a phenomenal job creating a space for real, honest conversation, is always thoughtful of her listeners, and gives her guests plenty of room to share. In this episode you’ll hear the story and heart behind how Heather stumbled into podcasting and what she’s learned 5 years and over 200 episodes later. We also chat with Heather about what she’s learned after almost 20 years of being married to an adventure loving entrepreneur, how to embrace a life where risk taking is the norm, and how to encourage healthy risk taking in our kids! We loved this conversation with our friend, Heather. She is just refreshingly authentic and honest; you are going to love her!
On today’s show, we chat with Matt Sayman, Former Baylor Basketball Star, Coach, and Author of his latest book, The Leftovers. He has such an incredible story! At the age of 9, Matt fell in love with the game of basketball. At the age of 12 he wrote down 3 huge dreams, and they all came true. As a Baylor Basketball star, everything was going according to his plan, when the unexpected happened & changed everything. . . Matt offers super practical advice on how to reach your goals, how to let the curve balls of life refine you instead of define you, and how it’s never too late for a fresh start! We were so blessed by this conversation with Matt, we know you will be too! Enjoy!
In this episode, we chat with our amazing new friends and the founders of Truth & Co, Casey and Anisa Darnell.
You guys are going to fall in love with them for sure. Their designs have been featured on HGTV, Better Homes & Gardens, and Country Living. We covered just about everything in our conversation! From how to support your spouse’s dreams, intentionally align your life according to what matters most, Anisa’s experience on HGTV’s Design Wars, and we may have even discussed Casey’s former glory days in a Christian boy band! You will probably laugh out loud, you may even shed a tear, but you will definitely be moved and inspired to go and live your one life well!
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On today's episode, we have the incredible honor of talking with the man, the myth, the legend . . . Pastor Tommy Nelson. I can count on one hand the teachers who have influenced our lives most. When we teach our kids about Jesus, about life, character, and courage. We're usually quoting this guy right here! He’s a former D1 Football Player who in his 60’s can still bench 300 & run 3 miles. He’s been the pastor of Denton Bible Church for decades, he’s one of the greatest Bible teachers of our time, hands down. He’s known most for his incredible teaching on sex, marriage, and dating through the Song of Solomon, and he’s also known for just cutting the fluff and shooting straight! We are so honored to welcome to the show today our very special guest…. Pastor Tommy Nelson.
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Havilah Cunnington joins us on the show today all the way from Bethel Church in Redding, CA… She’s an incredible speaker, author, & mom to 4 boys, she’s been in full time ministry for over 20 years, & she’s the founder of a non profit online community called Truth to Table.
Guys, Havilah brings the HEAT today! We chatted all about her journey to finding her calling, bringing her dream to life through Truth to Table, and the heart behind her latest book: Stronger than the Struggle. We were SO impacted by our conversation with Havilah. Not only did she share insane amounts of wisdom from her journey, she also encouraged the heck out of us to lean fully into God’s calling for our lives. You will be so pumped up and encouraged after listening to this conversation with Havilah! Enjoy!
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Our guests today on the One Life Podcast are the founders of Rad Joy, Rick and Jackie Drew.
A couple of years ago, Rick & Jackie began feeling an unrest, like big change was on the horizon. At the same time, they were debating turning their side hobby into a full-time business. On today's episode you’ll get to hear the rest of the incredible story behind the launch of their business, Rad Joy, where their mission is to create products that help others live a surrendered life. We talk with Rick and Jackie about the ups and downs of the entrepreneurial life, what they’ve learned about working together as a couple, and the radical joy that comes from a life fully surrendered.
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In this follow up episode to Part 1 : What's Your Number? , we dive deeper into Suzanne's brand new book, The Path Between Us which shows us how to use the Enneagram as a tool to have healthier relationships with God and with each other. We talk with Suzanne about how the different types pair together, and the benefits as well as obstacles of those relationships. We also dive into which numbers struggle more with faith and what the Enneagram offers us on our spiritual journey. For an overview of the Enneagram and the 9 personality types, make sure to listen to Part 1 of our conversation with Suzanne Stabile.
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Have you heard of this crazy amazing thing everybody’s talking about called the Enneagram? Some of you know exactly what we’re talking about and others are going, “Enna- what??” So, the Enneagram, in a nutshell is an ancient personality type system (similar to Myers-Briggs), but what the Enneagram is known for is it's unreal accuracy in describing how humans are wired, both positively and negatively.
We talk so much about the Enneagram on the show, we thought, we'd better have an expert on to explain it WELL. So guys, we got the best of the best for you! It is with GREAT joy that we tell you our very special guest today is none other than the incredible Enneagram Master Teacher, Suzanne Stabile.
Suzanne has been teaching the Enneagram for over 25 years, she’s written two amazing books that have impacted us personally and many others as well! The Road Back to You, which is an overview of Enneagram as a whole and each of the 9 types, and her brand new book, The Path Between Us which shows us how to use the Enneagram as a tool to have healthier relationships!
To make it easier to understand and apply, we have organized our conversation with Suzanne according to those two themes as well.... So Part 1 is Suzanne’s incredible story, a basic overview of the Enneagram, and a description of the 9 types. In Part 2 we really dive deeper into how the Enneagram can help us grow in our relationships with each other and with God. Whatever your understanding of the E is, whether extensive or if it's brand new to you, you’re absolutely going to fall in love with it today and with Suzanne as well! Welcome to your new obsession. Enjoy ❤
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We’re so excited to introduce you to our new friend and guest today, Alli Worthington. Alli is the Executive Director of Propel Women with Christine Caine, a speaker, business coach, and the author of Breaking Busy and Fierce Faith. Alli has appeared on The Today Show and Good Morning America. She’s written for the Huffington Post and Fox News. She and her husband have FIVE boys and live in Nashville TN.
We chat with Alli about the crazy fun life with five kiddoes, lessons she’s learned as a risk taking entrepreneur , how she came to be the Executive Director of Propel, and how to rise up with fierce faith and fight the battles we’re called to fight!
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Guys, you're about to meet your new best friend….. Courtney DeFeo
We had so much fun chatting with Courtney! She is the author of In This House, We Will Giggle, creator of ABC Scripture Cards and Virtue Cards and the kindness movement Light ‘Em Up Acts. She is a sought-after speaker and contributing writer appearing on familiar sites and stages such as Focus on the Family, Mops International, Proverbs 31 and Parents Magazine.
We cover just about everything in our conversation with Courtney! We chat about being “courage lenders”, our obsession with the Greatest Showman, the million dreams that keep her awake and how she successfully brought some of those dreams to life! One of our favorite takeaways was when she talked about how to align your life with what you value most. Guys, she is stinkin hilarious, and we just never wanted this conversation to end. We were so impacted by our conversation with Courtney Defeo we know you will be too! Enjoy!
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Guys, we cannot wait to introduce you to our guests on today's episode, Mark and Jan Foreman.
Mark and Jan are the parents of Jon and Tim Foreman from the band Switchfoot, pastors of North Coast Calvary Chapel, and also just happen to be the authors of our very favorite parenting book on the planet, Never Say No!
As you listen to Mark and Jan share, you will quickly understand why their book remains at the top of our list! We chat with Mark and Jan about how to really enjoy your kids, the importance of saying yes to their invitations to join them in adventure, and also becoming people who lead the way by saying yes to our own adventures God is calling us to take! Their wisdom and advice have truly been transformative to us in both our parenting and in our lives. We know you will be blessed and impacted as well! Enjoy our conversation with Mark and Jan Foreman.
On Today's episode we have a blast from the past, Christena Pyle who was a castmate of Chris' on MTV's Road Rules back in 2003. Christena now lives in NYC and serves as the Director of AdColor, where she lives out her passion championing diversity in creative industries.
We catch up with Christena and hear all about her experience on MTV, some of her favorite moments from the show, and all about the purpose and passion she's walking in now. As you listen, you’ll quickly understand why Christena rose to the top of the millions of applicants who applied to be on this crazy reality show. She’s incredibly intelligent and charming, but also very encouraging, authentic and super passionate about her work in the world. We learned so much from her journey, we know you will too! Enjoy!
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On today's episode we switch things up a bit and put Chris in the hot seat to talk about his newest One Life project called Baseline, an online course to help you conquer fear, craft your future & live like never before! If you are reaching for a goal or dream of any kind, this episode will be such a blessing to you! We can't wait for you to hear Chris' heart behind this project, how it came to be, and the ways it will impact your life!
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It’s a very exciting day here at One Life, because we have our very first official Rockstar on the podcast! We’re talking about the incredibly gifted & talented, Tate Cunningham. Also known as the world famous drummer for one of our very favorite bands, Safety Suit.
Safety Suit has released three incredible records, toured the country with other notable artists including Lifehouse, Goo Goo Dolls, 3 Doors Down, and the Script. Their songs have been featured on the Top Charts for Billboard, iTunes, and VH1, but even more impressive than their super successful music career is the level of integrity and character they’ve managed to hold onto along the way.
We cannot wait for you to hear Tate share his incredible story of risking it all to go for his dream, lessons he’s learned along the way, and the power of having the right tribe around you. Also, if you’re listening in your car, go ahead and roll those windows down, crank up the volume, and jam out to the incredible song clips sprinkled throughout this episode featuring some of our very favorite Safety Suit hits!
We were so impacted and blessed by our conversation with Tate, we know you will be as well! ENJOY!
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If you're thinking about taking a leap of faith into something new or going for a dream of any kind (or married to someone who is) then you’re going to want to listen to this conversation right here.
We are so excited to introduce you to two of our very best friends and favorite people on planet earth, Noah and Erin Labhart. You guys are going to fall in love with them immediately! Not only are they incredibly successful entrepreneurs, their hearts are just solid gold and they are two of the kindest, most servant-hearted people you could ever hope to encounter.
We covered just about everything in our conversation! From the leap of faith they took out of their comfortable 9-5 job and into the crazy entrepreneurial life, to lessons learned on the other side of success, and how to support your spouse's dream along the way! You will absolutely learn a thing or two, you may even laugh out loud, but you will definitely be moved and encouraged to take your own leap of faith!
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Some things are taught, and others are caught. On today's very special episode of the One Life podcast,we have the honor of chatting with someone whose incredible passion for God is not only inspiring, but extremely contagious. He’s a fiery Speaker, Author, and Mentor to many. We’re talking about the one, the ONLY….. Mr. Ken Freeman.
For 40 years, Ken has made a living doing what he loves most, and today he's even more passionate than when he began. You'll hear how Ken has kept that passion alive for so many years, how he discovered his purpose, and how despite a devastating childhood, Ken defied all odds with one choice that would change his life forever.
We hope you enjoy this inspiring, courage boosting, passion stoking conversation with Ken Freeman!
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On today's episode we talk with speaker, author, podcaster, and media consultant, Jason Romano.
Jason is the host and producer of the Sports Spectrum podcast where he interviews athletes, coaches, and other personalities on the intersection of sports and faith.
For 17 years, Jason was a Senior Manager and Producer at ESPN. He has created and produced content for shows such as SportsCenter, Monday Night Football, Mike and Mike in the Morning, Sunday NFL Countdown, College Gameday, MLB’s All Star Game. We chat with Jason about the recent faith jump he took out of his former dream job and into the new calling God had for him. Jason also offers great advice on how to know when it's time to take a faith jump and how to honor your spouse in the process. We also hear about Jason's brand new book, Live to Forgive, where he shares all about his journey to forgiveness and reconciliation with his father.
We learned so much from our conversation with Jason, we know you will too!
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In today's episode we talk with our good friend and amazing hand lettering artist, Andrea Howey about how God revealed an unexpected calling during the hardest season of her life. She began writing out promises from the Bible in an effort to build her faith, and after a quick google search she discovered her gift had a name: hand lettering. Now God is using her beautiful hand lettering artwork to spread truth and encourage thousands through her daily instagram posts.
We chatted with Andrea about how to find your calling, the courage required to take massive risks, and how to hold on to God's promises on the tough days. We were so inspired by our conversation with Andrea; we know you will be too! Andrea's also offering you, our wonderful listeners, a 15% off discount so you can grab an encouraging print or two over at Andreahowey.com Use the promo code: ONELIFE and let us know your favorite finds!
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What do you think of when you hear the words Car Dealer? Well today's guest is going to completely shatter whatever words came to your mind.
Cary Curry is the fourth generation owner of Curry Auto Center, selling new General Motors automobiles for over 100 years in Bloomington, Indiana. His story encompasses the car business, his family roots, and the intersection of faith and work through Cary's calling to disciple college men.
We talk with Cary about the keys behind his successful career, his wrestle to leave it all behind and go into full time ministry, and how God ultimately revealed the greatest opportunity to impact others had already been placed right in front of him.
As you will soon discover, Cary is one of the most solid, generous, wise and humble men you will ever encounter. He has every reason in the world not to be humble because he has been so successful, but that is truly one of the keys behind his great success. He humbly loves, honors, and serves not only his customers, but his employees and the entire community around him. We know you will be as impacted as we were by our conversation with Cary Curry.
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Each and everyone of us has a God given assignment. He’s planted us in specific cities, given us specific gifts, talents, & passions to serve specific people! For our incredible guests today, God made it very clear they’re called to serve artists & young creatives in the city of Nashville using the unique gifts God has given them. Carol is an extremely talented & highly sought after makeup artist there in Nashville and Mark has worked in the music industry for over 30 years as a record executive, an entertainment lawyer, and music business professor at Belmont University.
God has given YOU specific gifts, placed YOU in a specific city, & called YOU to serve specific people. We pray as you listen, you'll receive clarity on what those are for you and the courage you need to walk in them.
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We can’t think of a better way to start 2018 than with our guest today! All the way from New York City….. It’s Kevin Singleton! Kevin is a man of many talents. He’s played professional basketball and spoken to thousands across the globe. He's an incredible worship leader himself and has also mentored and served alongside some of the greatest worship leaders of our time. Today he’s literally changing the lives of students across NYC through a program called Elevate New York. Some of the greatest lessons we've learned in life have come from this man right here, and we cannot wait for him to share those with you today! You are going to LOVE learning from Kevin and hearing all about the difference he is making for students in NYC! We were SO blessed by our time with Kevin, we KNOW you will be too!
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On today’s episode we are super excited to have the one, the only, WES YODER here with us! Wes is an incredible speaker, author, and Founder of Ambassador Agency, a speaking bureau in Nashville, TN. He’s worked in the christian music industry there in Nashville, helping launch many well-known artists such as Amy Grant, Rebecca St. James, and Michael Card. His literary projects include media representation for The Purpose Driven Life, Mistaken Identity, and The Shack. He has appeared on The TODAY Show, NBC Nightly News, ABC’s Prime Time, Dateline NBC, and CNN. And now HERE with US on the One Life Podcast!!
We cannot wait for you to hear our conversation with Wes. You’re going to want to grab a good cup of coffee, and a pen and paper to take notes, because he shares SO much wisdom with us today. We hope you enjoy our conversation with Wes Yoder.
In this episode we have some fun sharing SIX of the books that have changed our lives and why! "The things that change your life are the people you meet and the books you read." We are huge believers in the power of great books! Excited to share our picks with you and would LOVE to hear yours as well! Let us know some of the books that have changed your life!
In this episode we have the amazing honor of chatting with our good friend, Todd Phillips. Todd is the Founder of The Last Well, an initiative to eradicate water borne illnesses and spread the Gospel to the entire nation of Liberia. As you'll soon discover, Todd is one of the best communicators on the planet. In this conversation we discuss how to find your purpose, what it takes to take a faith jump, and all about Todd's passion to bring clean water to Liberia! Todd also shares his incredible story of life change and teaches us all about making collect calls and calling information (gotta love the 80's)!
We hope you'll enjoy our conversation with Todd Phillips.
In this episode, we kick off our podcast interviews with two of our favorite people on the planet, Michael and Linda Adler! You guys are going to fall in love with them for sure. We covered just about everything in our conversation! From how they stay madly in love after 36 years of marriage, life on the road as artists, glorious 80’s music references, and we may have even discussed their vasectomy reversal that produced a couple more kids! You will probably laugh out loud, you may even shed a tear, but you will definitely be moved and inspired to go and live your one life well!
What in the world is this One Life journey all about? Today we unpack the vision behind this One Life mindset and the journey that led us to take this jump! As always, our prayer is that God will use something you hear today to plant a seed of courage within you to rise up and live the life you were born to live!
Welcome to the very first episode of the One Life Podcast! We did it! Sometimes the only way to learn something new is just to try it out! So here we are! Trying something new! One of our very favorite things in the world is great conversation over a good cup of coffee with incredible company(that’s YOU!). So, that is exactly what we hope to share together with this podcast. We hope as you listen to each episode, you’ll be inspired and empowered to live the life you were born to live. Each week we will hear from incredible leaders, mentors, and friends who have impacted our lives along the way as well as share lessons we’re learning in our own lives as we risk, dream, and live life on purpose.
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