Life with The Chapin's: Recent Episodes

Chris and Katie Chapin

We are Chris and Katie. In this podcast we share about everyday life and what we are learning along the way. We will discuss topics around our faith, marriage, parenting, family and personal growth. Thank you for listening and joining us on this journey! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

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Our focus this week is to be more intentional with our encouragement of others. We hope this gives you some practical ideas to encourage your spouse or loved one this week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewiththechapins/support

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This week we're talking about money! A topic that requires constant communication, especially in a marriage. We hope you find this information helpful and that it jump starts some healthy dialog about money in your home.

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This week we're talking about communication, conflict and arguing. No matter how good your relationship is, we will all face conflict at some point. Let's get ready for it so we know what to do when it happens! 

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Thank you for joining us as we continue our relationship series. This week we discussed filtering our thoughts through a different lens... a better lens. 

We hope this information is helpful and that it blesses you in your relationships! 

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Thank you for joining us this week as we continue our relationship series. Based on the title, I'm sure you can guess the topic of discussion! 

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What would our relationships look like if we could bring the best version of ourselves into them? 

We hope this week's episode is helpful and encouraging!   

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This week on the podcast, we are doing a recap of key points from episode 1 and 2 as well as sharing some bonus content. Our hope is that this information will bless you and your relationships. 

As always, thank you for listening!

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This is part 2 of our current series and today we're talking about respect. How can we do a better job at respecting those closest to us? Join us as we discuss!

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What happens when we value others above ourselves or when we give with an attitude of gratitude? 

We hope you join us over the next several weeks as we dive into various topics that will challenge our hearts and minds in a way that we need. Our prayer is that this information will bless you and that your relationships with one another will grow!

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Happy Holidays everyone!! We thought we'd put together this bonus episode to explain where we've been and what our plans are for season 5. We are so thankful for our podcast listeners and we hope you all have a blessed holiday season. 

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E+R=O is a power formula! Listen in as we discuss what it means and how it can lead to a better outcome. We hope you join us on a journey of grace and gratitude. 


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In today's episode, we share some thoughts and questions that have been on our mind this week. 

How do we love the people in our life better? 

How do we overcome mental barriers when making decisions? 

We hope you join us as we discuss!  


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In today's episode we talk about the change of holiday traditions during different seasons of life and making the most with what you have. 

Thank you for joining us!


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I think we're all faced with worry in our lives... but how do we deal with it? Join us as we discuss some helpful tips we've learned!  


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Today we're talking about choosing our schedules and activities with intention! As promised, here's the list from the article we referenced:

14 ways to be intentional

  1. Have clear structure for your day
  2. Be careful with your money
  3. Declutter your home
  4. Define priorities or goals
  5. Invest your time wisely
  6. Strengthen your important relationships
  7. Cultivate a positive mindset
  8. Develop healthy habits
  9. Be aware of your mental health
  10. Self care and self reflection
  11. Plan, prepare, and get organized
  12. Consume Social Media mindfully
  13. Practice gratitude
  14. Avoid comparison and focus on your life

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I think we all know the feeling of fighting an uphill battle... but the question is, how do we handle it and how do we stay motivated? We hope you join the discussion this week! 


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What if we approached every interaction as an opportunity to give something to others and learn something from others? We hope you join us as we unpack this question. 


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We are unpacking what we learned during a recent devotional study. Listening is a growth opportunity for all of us, but it's especially critical in our homes with our spouses, kids and family members. We hope you join us as we discuss!


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Hey everyone! We hope you join us this week as we discuss the value of quiet time as well as practical ways to find it daily.    


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As a continuation from last week, we further discussed what it could look like to go for your dreams and act on your callings! 


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In this episode we talked a little bit more about our move, our experiences and the importance of a 'slow down' lifestyle. 


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In this episode we talked about our journey to North Carolina. It was a wild ride! Tune in for the details...


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In this bonus episode we are revealing our secret! What have we been up to?? 

We're excited to share with you! 


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We all have blind spots... both positive and negative. Join us as we discuss! Also, we apologize in advance for the abrupt ending. Totally stopped recording before hitting the outro music button (haha oops!)


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In this episode we talked about practical ways we can celebrate others, even when its hard. Most of the time the reason for us not being able to celebrate others is misplaced identity. Join us as we dive deep into this topic!


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Sometimes we get overwhelmed and all consumed by our many "to do's"..... how do we combat that? God has been showing us how and we want to share it with you as you walk through your week. 


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How can we appreciate our differences while keeping a common ground? Join us as we discuss! 


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Today we break down the qualities that make up the fruit of the spirit. These are listed in Galatians 5 as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Join us as we discuss the way each of these show up in our lives and the meaning behind them! 


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Today we're unpacking the question "what are you chasing?" Our hope is that this conversation encourages you to reflect and create space to answer this question for yourself. Thank you for joining us! 


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This is part 2 of our unspoken expectations series. Today we're breaking down 5 areas that are critical in marriages and should be talked about regularly. 


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Please join us for a 2 part series as we discuss the dangers of unspoken expectations in our relationships. Our hope is that this discussion will help you identify these instances in your own lives and shift your mindset to better solutions. This is part 1! 


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We made a bonus episode to discuss what Easter means to us. We hope you had a wonderful holiday with your friends and families! 


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As adults our days are often filled with obligations. Work, school, cooking, cleaning, caring for others.....the "to do" list goes on and on! But what if God wants us to experience a fuller life? And we don't mean "more busyness" but rather more JOY and FUN!! Join us as we discuss! 


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As a continuation of last week's episode, we take a closer look at the way God showed up for Jonah in the belly of a fish. Has God ever given you a second chance? Or a third? or a fourth?.... You get the idea! We hope you join us as we discuss!  


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Do you ever find yourself resisting something you feel called to do? Join us as we discuss! 


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God has a gift for all of us to enjoy if we choose to! This week we discuss what we've been learning about sabbath and the positive impact that REST has on our bodies and souls. We hope this encourages you to accept this wonderful weekly gift from God and truly enjoy it! 


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There is so much value in learning what matters to our spouse, family member or friend. We hope you join us as we discuss the many reasons why and that it blesses your relationships with those most important to you.  


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Decision making is a 2 way street. We hope you join us in the conversation! 


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Hey podcast family! We're in between seasons right now, but wanted to share a few thoughts in this bonus episode. Thank you for listening! 


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On today's episode we discuss flying blind (both literally and figuratively)!! Thank you for joining us! 


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Does fear ever stop you from doing something you want to do or feel called to do? We hope this episode inspires you to resist the lies and step into all that God has for you! 


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We are on a journey of finding consistency for a healthy, active lifestyle. Join us as we discuss thoughts and ideas on how to combat the need for instant results. Instead, we can strive toward what matters to us and set ourselves up for success! 


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To quote Andy Bernard from The Office "I wish there was a way to know you're in the good old days before you've actually left them." Join us as we talk about finding thankfulness and appreciation for the NOW. 


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Don't worry...this is a much lighter episode! No tears.... just lessons learned, funny stories and grateful hearts! 


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In this episode we open up about a traumatic experience we faced and how we got through it by the grace of God. This is our testimony and we are grateful for the opportunity to share it. 


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Do you ever get stuck in a comparison trap? Us too! Join us as we open up about our own struggles with comparison, what we've learned along the way and how we've gotten ourselves out of the trap. As always, thank you for listening! 


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Happy New Year podcast family!! Now is the perfect time to reflect and keep moving forward. Thanks for joining us for this conversation! We hope you find it meaningful and helpful as you embark on 2022.  


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Our Christmas season was not what we expected it to be! Join us as we reflect on it. Also, we hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and a happy holiday. We appreciate you more than we can say!


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Keeping it simple this week! Sharing our favorite products, songs, books and life hacks. Thank you for joining us! 


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Join us as we discuss ways to choose joy with intentionality and purpose. Stay tuned until the end as our conversation took a comical turn! 


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In today's episode we're talking about finding motivation and what we do to overcome obstacles, like mental barriers or physical limitations. We hope you join us!  


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Kicking off Season 2 by re-introducing ourselves! We hope you listen in as we talk about personal/professional goals as well as life's challenges. 


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Happy Thanksgiving to our podcast friends and family!! In this bonus episode we have some laughs, talk about having a thankful spirit and an attitude of gratitude. We hope you join us! 


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Hey everybody! We wanted to jump on the podcast to say hello (so you don't miss us too much), share some thoughts of the week and fill you in on upcoming topics to look forward to! 


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As we enjoy this season, we are reminiscing on favorite holiday traditions as kids as well as discussing new traditions we have now as a family. We'd love to hear yours too! Thank you for joining us this week! 


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Today we are communicating about how we communicate! We hope you join us in this conversation :-) 


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Keeping an open mind with an open mic! Our conversation ultimately led us to talk about decision making and how it can look SO different for each one of us. Join us as we discuss! 


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In this episode we take a closer look at the value of a family rhythm, especially one that includes a day of rest & fun! 


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Do you feel bogged down by clutter or overwhelmed with a busy schedule? Join us as we discuss ideas to simplify life and create space for the things that matter most! 


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In this episode we talk about the significance of love and respect as well as practical ways to encourage it in your home. 


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In this unplanned episode we talk about our faith, our testimonies, the purpose behind our podcast and potential plans for the future! 


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There is so much value in good communication and teamwork. Join us as we discuss laying the groundwork for growing a strong family team! 

It's not too late to donate to Feed My Starving Children. If you're interested, here is the link:

https://give.fmsc.org/team/378071

Thank you all for your love and support! 


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In this episode we're breaking down the 5 love languages and discussing ways we can show love in meaningful ways. 

As mentioned in the episode, this is the link to donate to Feed My Starving Children in Marc's honor:

https://give.fmsc.org/team/378071

Thank you in advance for your thoughts, prayers and donations this week!

Link for the 5 Love Languages Quiz:

https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language


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In this episode we are talking about how we can be more intentional with our friends and family!


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In this episode we open up about a time that transformed our hearts and practical ways to seek an attitude of gratitude every day!


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In this episode we introduce ourselves, talk about how we met and why we decided to start this podcast. 


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