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Lindsey Maestas
Marriage, sex, relationships and Jesus. Lindsey Maestas talks about the raw things - from marriage and intimacy to practical parenting wisdom. She discusses the hard topics that people don't always talk about and includes biblical truth and theology in each episode. Lindsey believes in doing things together to make life a little bit easier, and that means sharing life with honesty and authenticity. You likely won't find conversations like this anywhere else.
On The Living Easy podcast, you will laugh together, struggle together and build lives together. You will hear tips on budgeting, travel, strengthening your faith, growing in your marriage and much more.
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If you've ever felt like screens are slowly taking over your home… you're not imagining it.
In today's world, kids are growing up surrounded by constant stimulation, easy access to technology, and devices designed to capture their attention. And while screens aren't inherently bad, without clear boundaries they can quietly shape our kids' habits, emotions, and even their relationships. P.S. If you haven't rated and reviewed Don't Burn Your Own House Down yet on Amazon and GoodReads, would you mind taking a second to do so?! It is a book so dear to my heart and I love seeing the feedback from all of you!! Thank you x 1000!
In this episode, I'm sharing a few of the non-negotiable screen time rules we use in our home to help our kids stay present, emotionally regulated, and connected to real life.
This episode connects directly to a chapter in my book, Don't Burn Your Own House Down, called "More Scrolling, More Problems."
In that chapter, I talk about how constant phone use doesn't just impact our kids, it impacts our marriages, our attention, and our ability to actually connect with the people in front of us.
Because the truth is, what we model in our homes becomes the culture our kids grow up in.
If we want more presence, more connection, and healthier relationships… it starts with what we allow to take our attention.
You can grab the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Burn-Your-House-Down/dp/0310369479
Screen Time Rules We Keep Coming Back To: 1. Screens are for weekends only
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Screens stay in open family spaces
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Screens are not used to regulate emotions
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No dopamine hits first thing in the morning
What happens when ministry expectations go beyond Scripture?
In this episode of Living Easy with Lindsey, Lindsey Maestas has an honest conversation with the women behind Pastors' Wives Tell All, Jessica, Jenna, and Stephanie, about the hidden pressure many pastors, pastors' wives, and ministry families carry behind closed doors.
They discuss how churches can sometimes add expectations God never asked for: expectations that lead to burnout, exhausted marriages, neglected children, and leaders who are publicly pouring into everyone else while privately running dry at home, often leading to public downfall or sin.
Together they unpack topics like:
- How church culture can add pressure that Scripture never required
- The cost of sacrificing your family on the altar of ministry
- Celebrity pastor culture, public redemption tours, and the tension between restoration and platforming
- How to know if your pastor is truly rooted in the Word of God
- The danger of putting internet pastors and ministry leaders on a pedestal
- Why healthy churches should be able to continue even if one leader leaves
- The importance of accountability, vulnerability, confession, and being fully known
- Why believers need community that challenges growth instead of letting them hide in crowds
- How to discern whether God is calling you to a large church or a smaller church where you can truly be known
This conversation is honest, thoughtful, and deeply needed in a time when many believers are deconstructing or navigating disappointment with church culture while still wanting to love Jesus and honor His church.
If you have ever felt burned out in ministry, confused by church leadership culture, frustrated by celebrity Christianity, or hungry for healthier spiritual community, this episode will encourage and challenge you.
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In this conversation, I sit down with Jennifer Pepito, author of Habits for a Sacred Home and host of the Restoration Home podcast, to talk about how easy it is to become consumed by the constant stream of news, opinions, and outrage, and how that weight doesn't just stay on our phones, it follows us into our tone, our conversations, and the atmosphere of our homes.
Jennifer shares insight from history, reflecting on how many revolutions were fueled by anger, only to leave people in an even more broken place. It's not about ignoring what's happening in the world, but learning how to navigate it with wisdom, focusing on what we can actually steward well.
This episode is a reminder that the peace of God is not passive, it's protective. And that when we fix our minds on what is good, excellent, and lovely, it doesn't just change us, it shapes what our children experience and carry with them.
If you've been feeling distracted, overwhelmed, or even frustrated by the state of the world, this conversation will gently call you back to what is yours to tend, your heart, your home, and the people right in front of you.
You can learn more from Jennifer Pepito and explore her books here: https://thepeacefulpress.com
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If this conversation resonates with you, my book Don't Burn Your Own House Down: Prioritizing Your Spouse, Your Marriage, and Yourself for a Deeper Connection is all about protecting what matters most and rebuilding connection in your home
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What happens when a marriage slowly drifts into loneliness, betrayal, and eventually divorce? And can God really restore something that broken?
In this episode of Living Easy with Lindsey, Lindsey Maestas talks with author and marriage mentor Cheryl Scruggs about the painful season that led to an affair, the divorce that followed, and the unexpected seven-year journey that eventually led Cheryl and her husband Jeff back to each other.
Cheryl shares honestly about feeling deeply alone in her marriage, the choices that led to brokenness, and the personal and spiritual transformation that made reconciliation possible. Their story is a powerful reminder that even when a marriage feels beyond repair, redemption is still possible.
Resources
Cheryl Scruggs https://jeffandcherylscruggs.com
I Do Again: How We Found a Second Chance at Our Marriage https://www.amazon.com/Do-Again-Second-Chance-Marriage/dp/1400074452
Lindsey's Book
Don't Burn Your Own House Down: Prioritizing Your Marriage, Your Spouse, and Yourself https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Burn-Your-House-Down/dp/0310369479
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Have you ordered, rated, and reviewed my new book, "Don't Burn Your Own House Down: Prioritizing Your Marriage, Your Spouse, and Yourself for a Deeper Connection"? If not, please take a second to do so!! If you've ever enjoyed my content, this is the greatest way that you could support me right now! THANK YOU! Change is expensive, but won't staying cost you even more? What if the reason you feel stuck, drained, or unhappy isn't because your life is hard, but because you've been "adding sugar" to what's actually bitter?
In this episode, Lindsey Maestas shares what she calls the "Black Coffee Theory": a simple but transformative mindset shift that has changed the way she approaches relationships, work, habits, and her spiritual life.
The concept is this: the happiest, most successful, most grounded people don't add sugar to things that are already bitter. They're honest with themselves that it's bitter, and they put the cup down.
They don't distort reality to make something tolerable, they don't romanticize what hurts, and they don't convince themselves something is good just because they're afraid of what honesty might require.
The Psychology This episode also explores the research behind why we do this in the first place:
Cognitive Dissonance When our reality conflicts with our identity or beliefs, we feel internal tension. Instead of changing the situation, we often change the story.
The Sunk Cost Fallacy We stay in situations because we've already invested so much — time, emotion, reputation, or faith — and leaving feels more painful than tolerating.
Emotional Suppression and Resentment Research shows that consistently overriding internal signals leads to emotional exhaustion, resentment, and anxiety. When we ignore what drains us, our body and nervous system keep the score.
Isaiah 5:20 warns: "Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter."
Reflection Questions 1. Where am I adding "sugar" in my life right now? 2. How can I be more honest with myself about what I want out of life? 3. Am I enduring something that is refining me or am I tolerating something that is draining me? 4. What would it look like to tell the truth about this situation before God? Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for new episodes like this! Looking to build your own online course and social media presence? Learn more about how I built a multiple 6-figure business and how you can do it, too at: The Ultimate Money-Making Academy . Follow along with me on Instagram: @livingeasywithlindsey
In this heartfelt, faith-centered episode, Lindsey Maestas and Lenya Heitzig have a powerful conversation inspired by Sheologie's core message of "calling women up, not out": a reminder that growth happens through truth and not shame. P.S. Have you read my new book, Don't Burn Your Own House Down, yet?! We are still in launch month so EVERY bit of support from this community helps!! I have a goal of selling 120 books this week!! If you're single or engaged, this book will prepare your heart for marriage. If you've been married for 1-50 years, I wrote this book to help you become more intentional with your time and energy toward the most important relationship in your life! Please gift it to a friend and share on social, and once you've read it, please put your review on Amazon, Barnes & Target! Every bit helps.
In this conversation with Lenya, we explore how our thoughts shape who we become, why people-pleasing often disguises itself as love, and how emotional overfunctioning can hinder us from trusting God in our relationships.
If you ever find yourself trying to control outcomes, rescue others, or manage everyone's emotions, it's easy to create pressure rather than peace.
Lindsey and Lenya discuss how:
- What you think about consistently shapes who you are becoming
- People pleasing can turn into trying to save someone who isn't even willing to save themselves
- Overhelping friends can actually interrupt what Jesus is trying to teach them
- Emotional triggers in marriage don't have to explode into conflict, they can be gently deconstructed
- Therapy, self-awareness, and faith can work together in healing
- Differences in marriage don't have to collide, they can become places of laughter, humility, and compromise
- Fear can cause us to "lasso" our spouse and limit the very growth God is inviting them into
This episode is for the woman who feels responsible for everyone's well-being, who carries anxiety about her marriage, or who struggles to release control and trust God with the people she loves most.
I pray you walk away with a clearer understanding of emotional boundaries, spiritual surrender, and how to stop trying to be the Holy Spirit in someone else's life. Learn more about Reload Love here!
IT'S RELEASE DAY!!! Don't Burn Your Own House Down is officially out in the world! For this special day, Jesse asked if he could sit down and interview me about the real story behind the book… and our marriage.
We talk honestly about the habits and patterns that created distance between us. We discuss the stories of others' that are a big part of this book (and the title).
This conversation is about the reality that marriage doesn't just happen and stay great on its own. It takes intention. It takes humility. It takes learning how to repair when you've hurt each other. And it takes choosing an eternal perspective, to keep Jesus as the foundation, and choosing one another even when your feelings are all over the place.
I also share the core moment that made me feel like I had to write this book, the chapters that were the most personal for me, and what I believe is the one place couples can start if they want to begin reconnecting.
This isn't about being the "perfect couple." It's about being two people who are ready to learn how to stop drifting and start building again.
About the Book Don't Burn Your Own House Down is about recognizing the small patterns that slowly erode connection in your marriage. I speak on modern issues in modern marriages, like social media, p*rnography, comparison, spiritual disconnection, emotional labor, marital financial struggles, and much more.
I give practical tools, along with my own vulnerable stories, to help you to rebuild emotional safety, communication, and closeness in a practical, honest way.
Don't Burn Your Own House Down is for new couples who want to prepare their hearts for a godly marriage. Couples who don't want to give up, but know something needs to change. Couples who have been married for 50 years but feel like their love has disappeared. Couples with newborns or a difficult family life who just need some reprieve and support. No matter what season you're in, this book is for YOU.
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Did you know that 41% of first marriages and 60% of second marriages end in divorce? And even higher numbers are reportedly completely dissatisfied in their marriages. In today's episode, I'm diving into the four silent killers that quietly lead couples toward disconnection, resentment, and ultimately divorce. These issues show up in nearly every modern marriage, Christian or non, and they often go unnoticed until the relationship feels distant or broken.
You can only live like ships passing in the night until something inevitably breaks.
My prayer is that this conversation gives you the clarity, conviction, and practical encouragement you need to build a healthier, more connected, and more Christ‑centered marriage — one that resists emotional disconnection, strengthens communication, and protects your relationship from drifting toward divorce.
If you've ever enjoyed The Living Easy Podcast, my Instagram posts, or my blog… the single most supportive thing you can do is to preorder Don't Burn Your Own House Down! It means the world to me, and it allows me to continue creating content that serves marriages and families with honesty, faith, and practical wisdom. THANK YOU! Please share this episode with a friend, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, or tag me on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey.
Friends! My new book, Don't Burn Your Own House Down is ALMOST HERE! Countdown: 13 DAYS! (ahhh!) If you haven't already pre-ordered yours, now is the time!!! THANK YOU so much for your support! I love you guys! In this episode of the Living Easy Podcast, Lindsey Maestas sits down with Robyn Graham, author of You, Me, and Anxiety, to talk about anxiety in children, emotional regulation, and how parents can support anxious kids without unintentionally making things worse.
Together, they explore why so many parents feel overwhelmed and hopeless when navigating childhood anxiety, why children often struggle to emotionally regulate, and how unrealistic expectations from adults can escalate anxiety rather than soothe it.
This conversation offers practical tools for parents, caregivers, and educators who want to create calmer homes, healthier routines, and emotionally safe environments for kids struggling with anxiety.
What You'll Learn in This Episode: * Why childhood anxiety is increasing and how it often shows up as irritability, shutdown, or emotional outbursts * Navigating impatience and emotional spirals when your children don't get what they want with, "Is it heard, hugged, or helped?" * The powerful truth that we often expect children to emotionally regulate better than adults do * How a parent's tone, pace, and nervous system directly impact a child's anxiety * The importance of routines and structure for anxious children * How to prepare kids for the day in ways that reduce anxiety rather than increase pressure * Practical parenting strategies for emotionally dysregulated children * How to fight hopelessness in parenting when anxiety feels constant
Get Dr. Robyn Graham's book: You, Me, and Anxiety HERE.
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In this episode, I sit down with my 10-year-old son for a simple, honest conversation about our mornings, our home life, and the rhythms we're still learning as a family.
We talk about what self-discipline looks like for him in the mornings. He shares the areas in which he hopes our family can still grow this year. We also touch on homeschooling, how we talk about faith in our home, and what sharing the gospel looks like as a kid.
If you're a parent navigating discipline, routines, faith, or simply wondering what your children are absorbing from your home, I hope this conversation encourages you to slow down, listen, and give yourself grace.
As the year winds down, the noise of the past year gets louder. We see what we failed at and all that we've achieved. And then as January approaches, the world shouts at us to set our New Year resolutions, to chase fresh starts, to reinvent ourselves, to do more, be better, and try harder.
But what if what your soul actually needs isn't a fresh start, but rest and obedience?
Jesus doesn't heal through pressure, He heals through presence.
In this episode, Lindsey Maestas shares a gentle, Jesus-centered reflection for the holiday season and end of the year. She challenges herself, and her listeners, to live faithfully this year instead of doing everything to be hotter, richer, more, more, more.
Instead of pushing self-improvement or hustle spirituality, this episode invites you to slow down, breathe, and return to the heart of the gospel: Jesus is faithful, and he doesn't call us to live a burnt out life.
Rooted in Scripture and lived experience, this episode speaks directly to women who feel quietly exhausted, emotionally spent, or spiritually worn down—especially those navigating marriage struggles, burnout, anxiety, or disappointment with how the year turned out.
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This year stretched me in ways I never expected. My heart ached throughout so much of 2025, but I also grew in ways I never thought I could. In this episode, I share the most meaningful lessons I learned about emotional healing, personal growth, faith, relationships, and learning to sit with discomfort instead of running from it.
We talk about the difference between processing and obsessing, why seeking peace through information and understanding eventually falls short, and how Scripture points us toward a peace that doesn't rely on clarity or control.
I also unpack how loneliness isn't always about lacking people, but about the deeper fear that no one truly has you—and how faith reshapes that belief. We explore why venting can sometimes keep us stuck in anger rather than move us toward healing, and how prayer, stillness, and honesty with God invite real transformation.
This episode is for anyone who:
- has walked through heartbreak or disappointment this year
- feels lonely even when surrounded by people
- struggles with complaining and feeling pessimistic
- is exhausted from overthinking, people-pleasing, and overprocessing
- wants to heal from trauma without becoming hardened or bitter
- is learning to trust God in seasons that don't make sense
Topics covered:
- Emotional healing and personal growth, even after being crushed by another person
- The power of accountability and being seen by community
- Loneliness, attachment, and feeling unseen
- Prayer vs. Gossip and Complaining
- Faith vs control and the peace of God
- Choosing growth, forgiveness, and discipline of thought
- Learning to be okay with being alone, healing with God instead of distracting or running. Read the Blog Post Here
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In this episode of The Living Easy Podcast, Lindsey Maestas opens a biblical and deeply practical conversation about intimacy in marriage—because God makes all things new, even in the bedroom. (Watch this recording on YouTube and subscribe!) Sex may not really matter to you, but it does matter to your marriage.
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Lindsey unpacks how physical connection is both a spiritual and emotional act of service, not just a physical one. She discusses the dangers of pornography and limerence (infatuation during affairs), how these habits alter neural pathways, and how to create a sex life in your marriage that you don't need to escape from.
You'll hear about:
- Why Scripture calls us not to deprive one another of sex (1 Corinthians 7:5)
- Why the clitoris reminds us that God created sex for pleasure
- How faking orgasms creates emotional distance and false intimacy
- What it means to "show and tell" in your marriage — teaching your spouse what makes you feel good during sex
- How foreplay actually begins outside the bedroom, through kindness, affection, and communication
- The importance of serving one another in physical foreplay
- The "microwave vs. crockpot" concept and understanding your spouse's arousal rhythms
- Seeing your partner's body as a book to study — learning, honoring, and cherishing it as a form of worship to God
This is a conversation about reclaiming intimacy, breaking shame, and learning to experience sex as a holy gift that strengthens your connection rather than erodes it. When we become intentional about how we love each other physically, we build the kind of trust, pleasure, and connection that keeps our marriages from burning down.
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Connect with Lindsey:
- Instagram: @livingeasywithlindsey
- Website: www.sparrowsandlily.com
- Preorder Lindsey's book Don't Burn Your Own House Down
Do you ever look at your child and wonder: Is this ADHD? Or is this just childhood?
Today, I'm joined by Sara Hartley, author of The Purposefully Me Series, to talk about ADHD in children from a realistic, compassionate, and research-based lens.
Together, we break down:
- The most overlooked signs and symptoms of ADHD in kids
- What's actually happening in the brain when children whine, complain, melt down, or seek constant stimulation
- Why some kids chase dopamine — screens, snacks, danger, noise
- Parenting a neurodivergent vs neurotypical child (and why your strategies must shift)
- Emotional dysregulation and rejection sensitivity
- The difference between "won't" and "can't yet"
- Practical strategies to increase regulation, confidence, and connection at home
If you're parenting a child who is always bored, never satisfied, complains constantly, or struggles to focus — this episode will give you clarity, relief, and actual tools, not shame.
Sara Hartley:
- Website: saralewishartley.com SLH Creative Group LLC+2Instagram+2
- Instagram: @saralewishartley Instagram+1
- Books: The Purposefully Me Series (Children's social-emotional books tackling ADHD, neurodiversity, etc.) calmmamacoaching.com
🔗 Connect with Lindsey Instagram: @livingeasywithlindsey Website: sparrowsandlily.com
In this episode, Lindsey and Jesse Maestas sit down with Bob and Linda Lotich, authors of Simple Money, Rich Life, to talk about what it truly means to see your money as God's money—and how that perspective can completely change the way you live, give, and plan for the future.
Bob and Linda share how they started as a couple earning minimum wage and dreamed of giving away millions of dollars—and how God helped them make that happen. Together, they unpack the power of generosity, the pitfalls of "YOLO" spending, and how to build a life that reflects eternal impact over temporary comfort.
In this episode, we cover:
- What it means to view your finances as God's assets that you're managing, not owning
- Why "YOLO thinking" can become self-serving instead of freeing
- How radical generosity transforms both the giver and the receiver
- What happens when you give beyond your comfort zone
- Practical ways to live simply, earn purposefully, and give abundantly
Resources Mentioned:
- Simple Money, Rich Life by Bob & Linda Lotich – simplemoneybook.com
- SeedTime Money Podcast
- Gradually Then Suddenly by Mark Batterson
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- Follow Lindsey and Jesse: @livingeasywithlindsey
- Follow Bob and Linda: @seedtime
- Visit: sparrowsandlily.com
In this episode, Lindsey Maestas tackles the outrage and confusion surrounding Charlie Kirk’s death with a bold Christian perspective.
- Why casual Christianity is no longer acceptable — lukewarm faith won’t survive in a world that mocks conviction.
- Why celebrating murder is pure evil — and how Christians must reject a culture that cheers for death.
- The weaponization of memory & “martyr” narratives — how both sides twist a man’s life and death for political gain.
- The silencing of dissent and free discourse — why cancel culture threatens both faith and freedom.
- God’s uncompromising view on murder — the sanctity of life and the danger of playing judge.
- God’s call to radical love over destructive division — how believers can be peacemakers in a fractured, hostile world.
This is a wake-up call for Christians who are tired of surface-level faith and cultural compromise. With biblical truth and real talk on politics and discipleship, Lindsey calls us higher: to boldness, holiness, and unity in a world that’s tearing itself apart.
I am SO THRILLED to announce that....(drumroll)... My new book: Don't Burn Your Own House Down: Prioritizing Your Marriage, Your Spouse, and Yourself is available for pre-order TODAY!!!! And I'm asking for your HELP to please PRE-ORDER today!! I know it can be easier to wait for the launch, but it makes a huge difference to Amazon and to my publishers to have pre-orders if you wouldn't mind!! THANK YOU SO MUCH! Your marriage doesn't need to be perfect. It just needs two people willing to start again . . . together. This book is for newly engaged couples, newlyweds, and couples who have been married for anywhere from 5-50 years. DBYOHD is the most vulnerable thing I've ever written; it's a window into my marriage and into the marriages of so many of you. I share the messes that tore us apart, and the tools, wisdom, and resources that brought us back together, stronger than ever. This biblical marriage book is filled with a decade of research on relationships and theology and scripture, pointing you toward a marriage that is truly God-centered. My hope is that you will see one another through new eyes, as you did when you first dated, and that you won't ever feel stagnant or stuck within your marriage, but that you will thrive with joy, playfulness, shared responsibility, intimacy, and intentionality. Order Don't Burn Your Own House Down today!
When country artist Stephanie Quayle lost her boyfriend in a tragic plane crash, she thought the grief would be the hardest part. But nothing prepared her for the heartbreak of learning at his funeral that she wasn’t the only woman in his life. That revelation shattered her world, and forced her to reckon with the truth: the relationship had been toxic from the very beginning.
In this powerful episode, Stephanie asks the question, "When I was in these two toxic relationships, how did I feel about myself?" "Why didn't I ever question myself?" "Why did I allow this for myself?" She opens up about her personal story of love, betrayal, and resilience and the importance of who you spend your time with. Drawing from her book: Why Do We Stay?, she shares the emotional and psychological journey of recognizing abuse, escaping manipulation, and reclaiming her freedom. She’s joined by psychologist and narcissism expert Dr. W. Keith Campbell, who helps unpack the red flags of toxic relationships, including narcissism and gaslighting. Whether you’re questioning your current relationship or healing from the past, this episode will offer insight, hope, and a way forward. Follow Stephanie Quayle on Instagram @stephaniequayle Follow along with Lindsey on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey
So many women know what it feels like to live for other people’s approval. Whether it’s in our marriages, motherhood, friendships, or even our faith communities. We project the “perfect” version of ourselves: kind, put-together, selfless, always smiling… but most of us are just freaking exhausted.
In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Merry Lin, clinical psychologist, speaker, and author of The Fully Lived Life and The Great Unbecoming. Dr. Lin shares her personal story of growing up as the only Asian family in her community, and how she tried to become the “whitest, kindest, most Christian” version of herself just to be accepted. She opens up about what it means to live out of our shadow self—the insecure, performative part of us that craves belonging—and how that can keep us stuck in unhealthy cycles of performance and people-pleasing.
Together, we also wrestle with a powerful tension many women feel: believing that living in their flesh is living in their essential, selfish self, and therefore sinful. But our essential self is not selfish. The Bible says we are created in the image of God, and the word for “image” means essence. That means who we really are—our true, God-breathed self—is a reflection of His glory. Every woman reflects a different aspect of that glory.
In today's episode, we talk about:
- Why so many women feel like they must project a polished version of themselves (and how it’s draining their souls).
- The difference between living out of the shadow self vs. the essential, God-breathed self.
- How compassion and grace for ourselves unlocks healing.
- Why unbecoming the false self is actually the only way to truly become who God made us to be.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re performing your life instead of actually living it, this conversation will remind you that freedom begins with unbecoming who you thought you had to be and resting in the truth of who God already says you are. Follow along with Lindsey on IG: @livingeasywithlindsey Follow along with Dr. Merry Lin on IG: @drmerrylin Order REBECOMING today!
In today’s episode, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Ilana Muhlstein shares her story of growing up in a home where fast food was the norm. As her dependence on food grew, her parents sent her to what she calls “fat camp.” That’s where she had the life-changing realization: “You only get one body.”
From that moment, Ilana began making small, consistent changes that led to losing over 100 pounds, and keeping it off. Now she leads a community of over 300,000 people who are learning to have a healthier, more joyful relationship with food.
In our conversation, we talk about the impact of giving kids a sugar-loaded diet on physical and mental health - how it affects their mood, focus, and energy for the rest of the day. Ilana shares the two parenting patterns she sees most often when it comes to food—letting kids eat whatever they want or reacting out of frustration instead of planning ahead—and how to instead learn how to .
She offers practical, realistic tips for raising balanced eaters, teaching kids about carbs, protein, and energy in ways that make sense to them. We also explore how nutrition affects not just physical health, but mental health, confidence, and the parent-child relationship.
If you’ve ever wondered how to help your kids make better food choices without turning every meal into a battle, this episode is full of encouragement and easy, actionable ideas. Get Ilana's book, Love The Food That Loves You Back. Find Ilana on IG: @raisingbalancedeaters and Ilanamuhlstein.com Follow along with me on Instagram: @livingeasywithlindsey
In this honest and eye-opening episode, Lindsey Maestas dives deep into the impact of ADHD on relationships and friendships. With vulnerability, faith, and research-backed insight, she explores why many people with ADHD subconsciously seek out chaos, conflict, toxic relationships, or emotionally unavailable partners. It isn't out of desire, but as a way of seeking out neurological stimulation.
Lindsey discusses how ADHD can intensely heighten feelings of rejection, create a cycle of emotional highs and lows in relationships, often leading to toxic dynamics, chronic arguing, and feelings of inadequacy or isolation. She unpacks the difference between laziness and ADHD Paralysis, explaining the brain science behind task initiation struggles and why shame is often misdirected.
Whether you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD, have a partner or friend who struggles with it, or simply relate to the patterns of emotional burnout, impulsive decisions, or feeling like you're “too much” in relationships, this episode is a lifeline. Lindsey encourages self-compassion and offers tangible insight to help you understand your brain, regulate your emotions, and build healthier, more stable connections without sacrificing your joy. Don't forget to give a quick rating and review on Spotify or the Podcasts app (pretty please!) SUBSCRIBE for more conversations like this. Follow along with me on IG: @livingeasywithlindsey
Do you ever find yourself losing your temper over small things, like shoes left out, bedtime battles, or your child’s refusal to shower, and wondering why patience feels so out of reach? Are you constantly torn between wanting to give your kids more freedom and feeling the need to control every little detail? In this episode of the The Living Easy Podcast, Lindsey Maestas shares her own journey of learning how to create autonomy in her children while practicing real, grace-filled patience with them and with herself. Lindsey shares her own struggle with control, the urge to create rules where they may not be necessary, and how a desire for peace in her home led her to pursue emotional regulation, realistic expectations, and a rhythm over-reaction. She unpacks the idea that patience isn’t something we simply “have”, it’s something we build, moment by moment, with intentional choices and Christ-centered perspective.
If you’ve ever felt guilty for being a reactive parent or overwhelmed by your own high expectations, this episode will meet you with honesty and hope. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more episodes every week! Follow along with me on IG @livingeasywithlindsey.
What if the voice you’re allowing to lead your life isn’t God’s, but the enemy's? In today’s episode, Lindsey Maestas is diving deep into what it means to truly treasure God’s Word in our hearts and why Scripture memory isn't just a “nice” spiritual discipline, but a foundational key to fighting sin, strengthening our faith, and anchoring our identity in Christ. She discusses how filling our minds with God's Word can silence the noise of culture that so often leads us away from His voice.
We’re not losing the battle against sin because we’re "bad Christians"; we’re losing because we’re unequipped. Today, I want to help equip you. Whether you’re struggling with temptation, feeling spiritually numb, or just craving a deeper relationship with Jesus, this conversation is a reminder that Scripture is formative.
If you’ve been letting the world shape your thoughts more than the Word, this episode is a gentle but honest invitation back to what matters most. We’re talking about spiritual warfare, practical Bible memory tips, and the everyday miracle of letting truth change your heart from the inside out. Follow along with Lindsey on IG: @livingeasywithlindsey Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more episodes each week!
In a culture that preaches tolerance (unless you're a Christian), how do we hold fast to our convictions without shrinking back? In today’s episode, Lindsey Maestas unpacks the truth that the Gospel is offensive...and that’s exactly why it saves.
We’re in a world facing a mental health crisis, a loneliness epidemic, and a deep spiritual emptiness. People are desperately searching for meaning, and yet, the one truth that could set them free is often silenced in the name of comfort or people-pleasing.
Lindsey explores what it means to live boldly and compassionately, asking: What if we had said something? What if we had shown up before they spiraled? What if one hard conversation could have kept someone from self-harm or hopelessness?
We can’t live in the “what ifs.” The Gospel is meant to be shared; we were never called to water it down for our comfort. If we say we believe it, our actions have to reflect the truth we claim. But if we’re speaking truth, our lives must follow the calling found in Scripture.
You’ll hear:
- Why the Gospel will always offend culture...and why that’s good news.
- How our silence can cost someone their soul.
- What it means to live boldly in a post-Christian world.
- A reminder that truth without love is harsh, but love without truth is hollow.
Today’s episode, “De-Influenced: The Power of Minimalism in a World of Exhausting Consumerism,” with host, Lindsey Maestas, and author and mom-of-four Julia Ubbenga, invites listeners to consider the freedom found in having less stuff. They talk about the temptation of Influencer hauls, consumer culture, how clothes in your closet can suck joy and peace from you, and so much more.
Julia shares how her family gave away 75% of their belongings in pursuit of a simpler, more intentional life. We discuss her book, Rich in What Matters, which walks through the process of simplifying not just your physical space, but also your soul, mind, and relationships. Julia speaks to the cultural overwhelm of “more, more, more,” and how minimalism has reoriented her faith, motherhood, and marriage.
We also give practical tips for simplifying daily life as busy moms, the mental load of parenting, and how saying no to excess has helped her say yes to what truly matters. The abundant life Jesus promises often begins with subtraction.
Whether you're drowning in toys, trapped in comparison on Instagram, or just craving more peace in your home and marriage, this episode will remind you that less really can be more.
"Most people are going to go to the grave with the music inside of them, unplayed."- Oliver Wendell Holmes. In today’s episode, I sit down with author and speaker Mary Marantz for a conversation that will light a fire under you in the best way. Mary shares how she approaches life with urgency, not fear, because she knows the clock is ticking and the dreams in her heart deserve action. Do we truly realize that the more we do hard things, the more we can do hard things? We talk about what it means to stop waiting for the perfect moment, and how your brain can be trained to do hard things on purpose. She discusses Predictive Brain Theory, perfectionism, the desire to fast-forward through the hard parts of chasing your dreams, self-sabotage, and why most people give up before consistency ever kicks in. If you’ve felt stuck in fear, paralyzed by procrastination, or are just tired of sitting on the sidelines of your own life, this episode will challenge you to stop waiting and go do the thing. Get Mary's Book | Underestimated: The Surprisingly Simple Shift to Quit Playing Small, Name the Fear, and Move Forward Anyway
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In this episode, I sit down with DishItGirl Dina Deleasa-Gonsar—wife, mom, cookbook author, and yes, Kevin Jonas’ sister-in-law—for a vulnerable conversation that goes far beyond food. Dina discusses how her time on the reality series Married to Jonas became the boost she needed to start growing on social media, her Italian roots, and how Sunday dinners in her dorm room became the heartbeat of her kitchen. We talk about her new cookbook, At the Kitchen Sink, and the lost art of gathering as a family—which is more powerful than we realize.
Dina also shares her raw journey through postpartum anxiety and depression—navigating identity loss, therapy, and medication while watching others in her world thrive.
She opens up about receiving a cancer diagnosis while writing her book, and how her faith sustained her even when the future felt uncertain. From the chaos of early motherhood to the peace found around a dinner table, this episode is a reminder that God always shows up—even when we’re still in the storm. Follow along with me on Instagram for more faith, marriage, and life encouragement: @livingeasywithlindsey Get Dina's book: At The Kitchen Sink HERE! Follow along with Dina on Instagram at @dishitgirldina
In this episode of The Living Easy Podcast, Lindsey Maestas shares her personal, life-giving morning routine that has helped her manage anxiety, navigate depression, and start each day with a focus on God and on JOY!
From crawling to the yoga mat to sipping her favorite iced espresso, this routine isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence. Lindsey opens up about the mental health battles she's faced and how these simple habits, paired with scripture and soul care, have helped her find calm and clarity as a Christian wife and homeschooling mom.
Whether you're a stay-at-home mom looking for a Christ-centered morning routine, a wife juggling chaos and craving consistency, or a woman battling anxiety and wondering where to begin, this episode offers practical tools and biblical encouragement to start your day with peace and purpose.
In today’s episode, Lindsey Maestas sits down with Duck Dynasty’s Jessica Robertson for an honest, faith-filled conversation about parenting in a world of toxic media and constant online influence.
Jessica shares how she and her husband are setting healthy boundaries around what their kids watch and what they don't allow into their home. She shares how books have helped create positive discussions between her and her adopted son.
They also talk about the impact of social media on young hearts, the importance of protecting family values with the Gospel and honest conversations and coming together as a couple to agree on parenting decisions. Jessica also opens up about their family’s adoption journey, marriage through changing seasons, and practical ways to stay grounded as a parent when culture pulls in every direction.
Whether you're raising little ones, navigating technology with teens, or looking for encouragement to stay intentional, this episode is filled with love and encouragement!
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This episode touches on the real-life weight of marriage struggles. Jesse and I have been walking through one of those seasons where everything and everyone seems to be falling apart around us.
I’m opening up about what it looks like to pray when you're running on empty. I share how God gently exposed my desire for control, reminded me of the power of prayer, and led me to shift my focus—from asking Him to change my husband to asking Him to change me.
If you're a Christian wife navigating disconnection, resentment, or frustration, this conversation is meant to encourage you, challenge you, and walk alongside you. I talk about confessing your own sin before pointing fingers, praying for your husband’s heart and leadership, and putting on the full armor of God—before you're in the thick of the battle. Whether your marriage feels distant or you're just needing a reset, I invite you to join thousands of women inside The Wife Project—a biblical course created to help you reconnect with your spouse and grow a marriage rooted in faith and intention.
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In this deeply personal episode, I sit down with my mom to talk about what it was like raising my sister and me as a single, divorced mom working full-time.
She opens up about navigating co-parenting with different rules, parenting through heartbreak, and showing up for her kids even when she felt completely broken. We talk about how divorce impacted her faith, how she kept shame from consuming her, and how the people in her life helped her survive one of the hardest seasons.
My mom also shares what she wishes other single moms knew, and how she handled introducing someone new into our lives. It’s emotional, honest, and filled with wisdom for any woman walking through divorce, single motherhood, or simply trying to hold it together when everything feels like it’s falling apart. Plus, we laugh about the messy, real-life moments—like me locking myself out of the house and calling her at work to save me (again).
If you’re a single parent who’s ever wondered, “Can I really do this?”—this one’s for you.
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In today’s episode, Lindsey Maestas dives into the tendency to feel discontent with life, always looking ahead to what’s next, even when we have exactly what we once prayed for.
If you're constantly waiting for the next relationship, job, baby, marriage, or next season of life, you're likely missing out on the beauty of what’s right in front of you.
Lindsey shares her personal experience of 'waiting for the next best thing' and what she's learning now. She discusses waiting for happiness, only to realize that she was “waiting her life away.”
She talks about why it's so dangerous--because tomorrow is never promised-- and how God calls us to slow down and trust His timing.
With a mix of biblical wisdom and practical advice, Lindsey challenges you to embrace the now, find peace in the present, and stop letting the hustle steal your joy. If you’ve been feeling like you’re always chasing the next thing, this episode is for you.
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Making friends as an adult is HARD. Between busy schedules, social anxiety, and the fear of rejection, it’s easy to feel like deep, meaningful friendships are out of reach. But real community isn’t something you find—it’s something you build.
In this episode, we’re talking about what it actually takes to create strong adult friendships, why biblical fellowship matters (Hebrews 10:24-25, Proverbs 27:17), and how to be the kind of friend you’re wanting others to be for you. If you’ve ever felt lonely, disconnected, or frustrated by surface-level relationships, this conversation will provide practical, encouraging advice.
Whether you’re looking to make friends as an adult, strengthen your marriage through friendships, or build a Christ-centered community, this episode will equip you with the tools to be the kind of friend who stands out—and to cultivate the village you’ve been longing for.
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Show Notes:
Are you truly aware of the emotional blind spots that might be holding you back in your relationships, faith, and personal growth? In this episode, Lindsey Maestas dives into the power of conviction, the importance of self-awareness, choosing sin, and spiritual complacency.
Lindsey thought of a random ChatGPT prompt on her drive home from Florida and realized how helpful it was. This prompt helped her to explore hidden thought patterns, emotional wounds, and unhealthy habits that impact her daily life.
James 1:22 reminds us not to just hear the Word but to do what it says, because ignoring, or justifying, conviction is self-deception.
If you’ve ever struggled with repeating the same mistakes, feeling stuck in unhealthy cycles, or wondering why certain relationships feel strained, this episode is for you. We talk about living out true repentance, not just feeling guilty but actively making changes with God’s help.
Self-awareness isn’t about self-improvement alone—it’s about surrendering to Jesus and letting His conviction shape us into who we’re meant to be. Whether you’re dealing with pride, control, defensiveness, or fear, God is calling you to more.
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Falling into a relationship—whether romantic, familial, or platonic—with a narcissist can leave you feeling emotionally drained, confused, and questioning your own reality. In this episode, I dive into the signs of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), how narcissistic behaviors manifest in relationships, and the lasting impact they can have, especially when it's a parent.
We’ll talk about love-bombing, emotional manipulation, gaslighting, isolation, and why narcissists seem so charming at first—only to leave you feeling unworthy and unseen. Most importantly, I’ll unpack what healing looks like as a Christian, how to set boundaries without guilt, and why their treatment of you isn’t a reflection of your worth.
If you’ve struggled with toxic relationships, this episode is for you.
Effects of Having of Narcissistic Parents: Go to 14:28 Romantic Relationships and Narcissism: Go to 26:13 How to Heal Biblically from Narcissistic Relationships: Go to 33:36 Couldn't take notes? I put all of this info into a blog post for you! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more episodes like this every week! Follow along with me on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey.
Do you feel like your mind is a constant battleground? In this powerful episode, Lindsey Maestas dives deep into the reality of how negative thoughts, lies from the enemy, and habitual unhealthy patterns can physically impact your health and happiness. She discusses how anxious attachment and unchecked cognitive distortions like catastrophizing or black-and-white thinking can trap you in a cycle of stress and illness, and strengthen the addiction of negativity through neural pathways.
Lindsey shares how living out an active faith, creating new thought patterns, and focusing on our own personal growth--rather than blameshifting--can change everything. She calls you up to:
- Understand the Mind-Body Connection: Understand how chronic stress and negative emotions create real physical symptoms.
- Taking Thoughts Captive: Practical strategies to identify, challenge, and reframe limiting beliefs and destructive habits.
- Rewire Your Brain: Discover how to create new neural pathways through consistent practice and scriptural truth.
- Live Out an Active Faith: Learn how to move from a passive to an active faith, choosing emotional regulation and intentional living.
This episode is filled with actionable steps and biblical wisdom to help you reshape your negative thinking and experience a healthier, more joyful, and more positive life.
I'm back!!! I am so happy to be recording again! Please ignore the slight echo; I'm replacing my office rug and haven't received it yet and my bare floors + microphone aren't a great mix. On today's episode, I'm talking about happiness, joy, and discipline. It's an honest episode about my struggles in 2024, worldly pursuits and the lack of their fulfillment, abiding in Jesus, and making choices to better yourself for the sake of your family. I touch on how gratitude, generosity, and obedience in discipline have changed my life and pray that this encourages you to pursue the same. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and share on social + share with one friend or family member!
The difficulties of life are easy to see when they're right in front of us. They're even easier to see when it's all that we're looking for. I recently heard a podcast episode that shifted my entire perspective on how I view the difficult moments of life. After a season of much difficulty, a lot of complaining, and a lot of stress, I realized that I needed a perspective shift and a heart change. Life is really tough. It's such an interesting experience to walk through life; it's deeply sweet and beautiful but equally confusing and painful. I believe that our faith and our minds shape the way that we live. I pray that this brief episode helps you to navigate the hard moments of life and want to leave you with the question, "Would you take away all of the hard if it meant that you also had to take away the good?" The Living Easy Podcast will be taking a break after this episode so that I can focus on some family time and will be back in mid-June. We are, as always, praying that you will still be here when we get back!
On today's conversation with Sarah Bragg, Lindsey Maestas delves into the complexities of aging as a woman and self-reflection at the age of 30+. Sarah shares insights on navigating feelings of invisibility, reflecting on the past years lived, and finding ways to actually appreciate getting older while not allowing yourself to feel invisible.
They discuss the importance of noticing the good, reassessing priorities, and addressing the unique dynamics of parenting teenage daughters.
In today's honest conversation, Lindsey Maestas talks with Pastor Paul Daugherty about his personal struggles with failure, depression, and suicidal thoughts as a Christian.
He discusses candidly the struggle that Christians often face with shame and masking emotions when it comes to genuine mental health struggles. He shares his story of attempting to take his life, how suicide is often misperceived as a selfish tendency, and the importance of community and accountability for mental health healing.
Pastor Paul shares practical and spiritual ways to work through personal mental health battles and his own story of grief, failure, and moving forward.
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This slightly untraditional Valentine's Day episode is as heart-challenging as it gets. I had the incredible opportunity to speak with Delilah, long-time radio host, who I grew up listening to from childhood into my adult years. She speaks about the only kind of love that Jesus showed in His lifetime: unconditional love.
As an adoptive mom of twelve children, Delilah touches on topics that challenge the way that we unconditionally love: how we love on the widows and the orphans, the way we share and gather stories, the way we speak to our children, how we love Christians, sinners and unbelievers, and how we connect in friendship and in community.
As Delilah says, "The only kind of love that exists is unconditional love".
Happy Valentine’s Day!
"Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep" (Romans 12:9).
In today's conversation, Lindsey and Jesse Maestas discuss friendship, their different perspectives on 'showing up' for people, and Jesse candidly reveals his own struggle with the temptation to navigate life independently. He addresses men who grapple with discomfort in seeking help, supporting, or expressing love for their friends. Silently battling financial burdens and parenting stresses, these men often confront a sense of fear or pride surrounding their vulnerabilities.
Within this discussion, the episode explores the misconception that friendship requires sacrificing the greatest things in life. Contrary to this, scripture teaches the integral role of friendship within the church, the body, and fellowship.
Lindsey shares insights into managing expectations surrounding others' involvement in her greatest achievements, shedding light on the emptiness and loneliness that can arise from unhealthy expectations.
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In today's heartfelt conversation, Lindsey Maestas speaks with Havilah Cunnington about hearing God's voice -- and what that really means. She talks about victim mentality, ownership, and partnering with God in our walk as a Christian. She shares about how we try to be so low-maintenance toward God that we then limit our own relationships with Him. Lindsey and Havilah discuss the controversy around the words often heard in the church, such as, "God told me" or "God changed his mind" which has created bitterness or indignance toward God speaking to Christians. They discuss life experiences, such as their bonded experience of facing postpartum depression as Christians, how Christians experience God, and how to love our friends and family better as we learn more about how they experience God in their faith walk. Get Havilah's book today! Follow along with Havilah on Instagram: @havilahcunnington Hang out with Lindsey on Instagram: @livingeasywithlindsey
In today's episode with author Ann White, we discuss practical ways to study the bible more in 2024. Courage, love, and power pour into every area of our lives when we are faithful to read God's word and to choose presence with Him. Ann and Lindsey Maestas discuss important topics like: -Common lies we believe about reading the Bible and how to overcome them -Books of the Bible you can start reading right away -The best ways to understand and retain what you read -The danger of the all-or-nothing mindset when reading your Bible -The primary reasons why we stop reading the Bible, even when we're well-meaning -Practical ways to implement Bible reading as a busy parent or person -The importance of reading the Bible with your children and raising them in a godly home -Why courage matters as a parent, spouse, and Christian Follow along with Lindsey on IG @livingeasywithlindsey Learn more about Ann White here! Get your Bible today.
I told Jesse, "Sometimes I just miss being LINDSEY. I miss the things that I used to love. I miss the person that I used to be - without any roles or responsibilities." If you're a mom who misses a piece of who you used to be, there is no shame in that feeling. And this episode is for you.
In today's episode, I'm diving deep into the challenges many women face when juggling various roles in life, from being a mom to a spouse and business owner. I am sharing my personal experience and the experiences of friends close to me, prompting an important discussion on the common struggle of reconciling personal identity with responsibilities and expectations.
I discuss the impact of motherhood on self-perception, highlighting the importance of making time for yourself, maintaining your appearance (not always for vanity purposes), avoiding isolation, and reframing negative thoughts. I share practical insights on regaining a sense of identity by initiating change, communicating needs, and embracing a mindset shift. Whether you're a new mom or navigating the challenges of parenthood, this episode provides valuable perspectives on rediscovering and balancing your identity amid life's seasons.
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Jami Nato opens up about healing through infidelity after discovering that her husband had engaged in multiple affairs as a Christian. She discusses the important realizations that she had as she began to heal - like divorcing herself from the outcome and not putting any blame on herself for her husband's decisions.
In today's conversation with Lindsey Maestas, Jami directly addresses the moments where she realized her marriage was broken and how her perspective of control and of God helped her to come to a place of forgiveness and understanding.
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Let's get uncomfortable. ;-)
In today's episode, I am discussing the often tricky topic of talking to your children about sex, drugs, and alcohol.
From the importance of starting early, communicating about sex and sin consistently, and staying proactive with phones and social media. I am sharing real-life scenarios and age-appropriate strategies, encouraging you to be transparent about your own past and present mistakes with a focus on the Gospel.
The love you have for your child is a higher priority than your comfort. Oral sex, sex, masturbation, drugs, and alcohol should be regular discussion topics within your home to remove the shock factor and to solidify your children's understanding of God's intention and plan for these things.
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On today's episode of "Living Easy with Lindsey," Ainsley Britain spills the tea on navigating breakups, setting dating standards, and dealing with unhealthy dating relationships. She shares honestly and vulnerably about finding her identity in Jesus after heartbreak and how faith impacted her healing after a break up.
Ainsley's encourages women to create a smart dating strategy, communicate their expectations, to look out for dating red flags, and to keep their circle tight and filled with accountability. She dives into handling friends stuck in bad relationships, sharing practical tips and a bit of tough love.
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Lily Meschi's journey took her from Iran to the United States as a teenager, and it was a transition that left her feeling like she didn't quite fit in. Despite having lived an affluent life in her home country, she suddenly found herself in a cramped apartment, sharing living space with other family members. The move also led to the painful separation from her father, who had always been her hero.
Lily Meschi's story also encompasses her conversion from the Muslim faith to Christianity. She vividly describes the pivotal role played by family friends in sharing the Gospel with her. Through their loving witness, she experienced a profound transformation in her heart, as she encountered the love of Christ that led her to embrace her Christian faith.
During our conversation, Lily and I discussed the importance of being bold in our faith, sharing Truth openly and loudly from a heart of love, rather than shying away from sharing our faith with others. This boldness in sharing the Gospel has been a defining aspect of her journey and her commitment to her Christian faith.
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In today's episode, Financial Advisor Jessica Weaver discusses ways that wise women save and invest their money and how they save for retirement. She shares the hindrances that women see most often when attempting to make wise financial decision. She talks about making your money work for you versus spending recklessly, especially in our current economy.
She asks specific questions to help you determine more about your money and describes why the term 'budget' tends to be more restrictive and stops you from pursuing the financial freedom that you're looking for.
She and I talk about the battle of "Keeping up with the Joneses" and living in a way that works best for your bank account and your life as a Christian. She gives insight into some of the best ways to speak to our children about money as well as the best"buckets" or investment opportunities that we can take hold of for our kids right now.
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In today's episode, Sarah Molitor and I discuss her new book, "Well Said." She opens up about her unhealthy patterns of communication in her marriage and how damaging it was to her relationship. She spoke words that were unkind and untrue to make herself feel better about where she was at.
Sarah talks about how words are the symptom. She shares her 'aha' moment when close people in her life approached her with love to point out the areas for growth in her communication patterns, and how their boldness and honesty helped to change her marriage as well as the way she spoke within her marriage.
We discuss the damage of unresolved conflict and how we vent the mess in our hearts through our words. Sarah shares practical tips to step back and make changes to your communication in marriage, like seeking humility, asking for forgiveness, and limiting your 'mean words' or 'cold words,' rather than justifying the words that tear down.
Communication is everything. Are you communicating well and wisely in your marriage?
Remember: words are the symptom; the heart is the problem. Are we doing the hard work?
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In this thought-provoking podcast episode, join me as I sit down with Therapist Melissa Johnson to discuss the deeply resonant topic of overcoming an eating disorder and body insecurity. We discuss body dysmorphia, conquering body insecurity, and grappling with the far-reaching effects of filters and photoshop in today's beauty-centric world as a Christian woman, especially alongside our children.
Throughout this conversation, Melissa not only sheds light on the challenges many of us face as Christians in our pursuit of self-worth and self-love but also offers empowering strategies for healing and transformation.
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In today’s episode, Tara Sun shares her own personal story about her struggle with controlling behavior with her husband before they were married. She talks about how this led to disrespect and living in a season of impatience in the moments when God was calling her to be still. She shares how that control manifested into unkindness.
We talk about the struggle of the type A personality, desiring to manhandle your own life and the release of weight that comes when we learn to relinquish it to Jesus. Tara shares the background of her chronic illness and how it has affected how she operates in her relationships and her business. If you struggle with control or impatience in your home, marriage, and future, this episode is for you.
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In today's conversation, Monica Swanson, author of 'Raising Amazing' shares her greatest regrets as a mom with only one child out of 4 left in her home. She openly discusses her struggle with anger toward her children and how she got to a place where she had to make a change. We discuss the practical ways that she has fought against her anger and the scripture that she clings to in moments when the temptation arises.
Monica speaks to women who desire to raise their children as Christians but weren’t raised in a Christian home. We always address the importance of talking to your kids about hard topics like sex, bad words, drugs, etc. as they seem ready. She discusses why she decided to homeschool her four boys and how to foster self-care, even in the midst of homeschooling.
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We're back!! I am so happy to start this new season with some very positive news as well as many practical changes that I made this summer which have greatly impacted my mental health for the better!
I'm not someone who has needed or had a lot of structure, but the conviction to show up more intentionally for my family, and for myself, has caused me to create a morning routine (consider it a 'routine for the disorganized or busy mom') that makes our mornings so much sweeter as a family.
In this episode, I discuss the physiology and scientific findings about things like sunshine, caffeine, grounding, cold showers, and how they have made me a happier and better person.
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PSA: I am taking a summer break from the podcast to spend intentional and purposeful time with my family. I will be back with a new series at the end of August!
Today I am sharing 5 specific things that I am doing this summer with the goal of being a more mindful mom, wife, friend and godly woman.
I'm also sharing some personal health issues that I've been struggling with, which is one of the reasons that I will be taking this little hiatus from Living Easy. I am going to be seeking more medical intervention and doing more tests to determine what exactly is going on.
On this episode, I'm sharing my summer commitments that include: 1. Getting outdoors, messy, and hands-on with my boys 2. Focusing on my relationship with Jesus 3. Choosing presence over distraction 4. Focus on our health as a family 5. Leaning harder into my relationships and community
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In today's episode, I am joined by Dr. Tish Taylor to delve into the topic of parenting ADHD in children with wisdom and grace. We discuss the importance of establishing structure and routine to help your children navigate life's challenges without everything feeling like an emergency as a parent. Dr. Tish Taylor shares about the impact of food on behavior and shares about the scientifically observable brain patterns associated with ADHD. We dive into the crucial aspect of learning how to regulate emotions as a parent, and how self-evaluation of our own patterns and behaviors can empower us to become better parents to our children. Click 'play' for an insightful conversation that will equip you with practical strategies for parenting ADHD with grace. Click here to get Parenting ADHD with Wisdom and Grace! Don't forget to click 'SUBSCRIBE' on iTunes or Spotify for new episodes and topics about allll the things!
When hustle turns to humility, we see God more clearly. Did you know that sleep is a form of worship? In today's episode, I talk about how my desire to live as a "night owl" greatly affected my mood and my motherhood and why you should prioritize sleep for your mental health. In this convo, I discuss how sleep displays our dependence on God and His provision for us. I share 8 simple strategies to help get a better night's sleep, including establishing a consistent sleep routine and avoiding caffeine and alcohol after 3pm. As Christians, embracing sleep as an act of worship can deepen our faith and draw us closer to God. When we prioritize sleep, we are taking care of the body that God has given us - while also restoring and recharging our hearts and souls to love our neighbors, make disciples and to be sharers of His truth. Follow along with me on IG @livingeasywithlindsey and subscribe for new episodes every week!
Get the full Intimacy Course with 4 weeks of video courses on topics just like this one (and so much more), including 'His' and 'Hers' intimacy workbooks! Learn more here! In today's episode, I am talking to the wives who desire sex and intimacy more often than their husband does. Do you feel like something is 'wrong' with him or 'wrong' with you? Let's talk about it! I constantly receive DM's about this, and it warranted an episode of its own. Because of society's unhealthy standards (and the teachings of the church), women feel ashamed, devalued, unloved, and dirty when they desire sex, but even more so when they don't feel that their husband wants to have sex as often as they do. In this quick chat, I discuss how to navigate having a stronger sexual drive than your husband within a Christian marriage. We'll cover topics like finding times for intimacy that work for both spouses, having conversations with humility, honesty, and hard truths, feeling ashamed and embarrassed about your desire for sex and intimacy as a Christian woman, and the experiential and biological differences that may be occurring between you and your husband. Follow along with me on IG for more like this: @livingeasywithlindsey!
In today's episode, Lindsey Maestas talks about the best pieces of advice she ever received, and also the advice she wishes she would have received, as an expecting and new mom. She discusses prioritizing sleep as a newborn mom, not allowing the enemy to fill you with guilt over things like supplementing with formula or switching to bottle feeding, making time for self-care, and not overburdening both parents with the duties of a new baby. She discusses dealing with postpartum anxiety and depression as a Christian, struggling to feel "human" as a new mom, and the importance of allowing God into every aspect of your parenthood, rather than compartmentalizing Him. Follow along with Lindsey on IG for more like this: @livingeasywithlindsey. Don't Forget! The Marriage Project Bundle includes both The Wife Project: From Roommates to Soulmates and The Emotional and Physical Intimacy Project for $100 OFF! "This Too Shall Pass" Blog Post Breastfeeding Resource: La Leche League
Our hearts are heavy as we come together to reflect on the devastating event that took place in Nashville yesterday. We are reminded of the fragility of life and the importance of family and community. In the midst of tragedy, it's easy to feel helpless and uncertain about how to move forward. But one thing I wanted to encourage all of you in today is the impact that YOU can have within your home and around your dinner table. Studies have shown that family meals have a multitude of benefits, including improved communication, better academic performance, and stronger emotional bonds. By spending time together in the kitchen, you are creating opportunities for emotional openness, conversation, questions and self-esteem building. In today's episode, I wanted to offer a prayer for you to pray around the table with your family in honor of the victims of the Nashville shooting and their loved ones. I pray that this episode will inspire you to make family meals a priority in your own life and to snuggle your loved ones a little more tightly every single day. Follow along with me on instagram @livingeasywithlindsey. Read more faith-based posts like this on my website.
Today I had the opportunity to interview Ashlee Gadd, founder of Coffee + Crumbs and author of Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood. Ashlee is passionate about encouraging women to embrace creativity in their lives as a means to enhance their well-being and that of their families. We talked about overcoming the guilt of pursuing creative passions: Ashlee noted that many women feel guilty for taking time to pursue their creative passions, viewing it as selfish, but reminds us how creativity can be a vital source of self-care and can contribute positively to family life. We touch on how creativity brings solidarity between you and your children, the importance of doing things solely for the purpose of enjoyment and how creativity can improve your mental health, leading to a more fulfilling, God-honoring life. Follow along with us on IG @ashleegadd and @livingeasywithlindsey.
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In today's conversation, Lindsey discusses the damage that pride can have on our marriages and our friendships and why pride may be the deadliest of the 7 deadly sins. She discusses why God hates pride, and why the world's rhetoric of "self-love", "self-consumption" and "self-care" causes excessive loneliness more than it brings peace.
We all struggle with pride as Christians and pride lead to selfishness and a lack of neighborly love.
Lindsey challenges her listeners to evaluate their own hearts in finding fault in others - whether seek unconditional love and selflessness and to be quick to apologize and acknowledge wrongdoing.
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On today's episode, I am sharing openly and honestly about my depression and how it displays itself in my day-to-day life. I talk about how my lack of energy and lack of will damages my marriage and challenges my husband and what I do every day to battle it. If you struggle with mental health issues or you have a spouse who struggles with anxiety or depression, I pray that this episode encourages you and/or makes you feel less alone. Follow along with me on IG @livingeasywithlindsey.
On today's episode, Lindsey Maestas talks about gluttony. Many of us don't think that we struggle with this, but gluttony is the most tolerated sin in the United States. If we’re honest with ourselves, most of us have a dysfunctional or unhealthy relationship with food - whether that is over-indulging, emotionally eating, or punishing ourselves by withholding food. She shares the importance of fasting from food as a form of worship, rather than a form of weight loss, and talks about why this spiritual self-discipline can change your relationship with food. She gives practical tips and biblical verses to help you overcome your battle with food as a Christian. Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes every Tuesday! Follow along with Lindsey on IG @livingeasywithlindsey.
Lust is a corruption that starts in the mind, then grows roots in the heart, slowly corroding our bodies and our relationships. In today's conversation, Lindsey Maestas digs into the topics of biblical sexual immorality, emotional longing, sleeping together before marriage, why pornography damages marriages and sex lives and - most importantly - the tools to battle and overcome this very intense struggle that so many face. For a deeper understanding of what it means to have a godly, joyful and thriving marriage, sign up for Lindsey's marriage courses. These courses have been purchased from thousands of women and churches around the world and continue to bless marriages every day. Click here to learn more: The Wife Project: From Roommates to Soulmates The Intimacy Project for Couples Follow along with Lindsey on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey.
In our influencer-heavy society, we are consumed by the things we 'need' to be buying, wearing, driving, and consuming...and it all leads to emptiness.
In scripture we see that God defines greed as something that brings ruin (Prov. 15:27), stirs conflict (Prov. 28:25), and destroys (Prov. 29:4).
On today's episode, I am discussing the damage caused by greed - how it ruins relationship, stops conversation and connection, steals from the opportunity from generosity and rejoicing, and becomes all-consuming.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Episodes will now be launching on TUESDAY instead of Monday! I have decided to do this that I can slow down and truly enjoy my family on the weekends without feeling distracted about needing to upload episodes. Thank you for understanding. :)
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Envy is one of the only sins that makes little sense - because it doesn't bring a sense of temporary pleasure along with it. Jealousy is often a painful, shocking experience that leads us to further emptiness and discontentment, damaging relationships and destroying our own joy.
On today’s episode, Lindsey Maestas vulnerably discusses her own personal struggle with envy and idolatry after her move to Nashville. She discusses how she felt blinded by her sin after comparing herself to people around her who seemed to have much, much more.
She shares the practical tools that she is using to grow closer to Jesus and how He has helped her turn her heart of envy into a heart of gratitude.
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In the second episode of my Seven Deadly Sins Series, I am talking about laziness, distraction and diligence. Laziness robs us of happiness by decreasing our capacity to enjoy the deepest joys that God has given us.
The enemy often tells us the lie that the less we do, the better we feel, but when we really see the truth of it, the less diligent we are, the less happy we feel. In today's episode, I discuss the many distractions thrown at us, day in and day out, which often keep us from the most important things. I share in depth about the importance God places on diligence within scripture and practical ways that we can be more diligent with our health, bodies, relationships, goals and homes. Don't forget to sign up for The Wife Project: From Roommates to Soulmates. It is the perfect Valentine's Gift for your marriage!
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Let's talk about anger, frustration and overwhelm and what the Bible says about it. Welcome to episode ONE of my 7 Deadly Sins Series. Anger and frustration may not be a huge issue in your life, or they may be, but we all have areas that truly trigger us. Do you find that you're someone who stonewalls, lashes out, gives the silent treatment, slams on the horn or just expresses their anger in unhealthy ways? I am discussing what the Bible says about anger and frustration (and overstimulation), the difference between righteous anger and unrighteous anger, how to overcome your triggers, and the need to speak your mind or defend yourself in a way that doesn't glorify God. I share my own story of struggling with anger as a mom, how my reactions have disconnected me from my children, and why and how I've done the work to grow. I am giving scriptures that you can memorize to help with your anger and frustration as a friend, sibling, parent, friend, etc. Watch the video on YouTube. Don't forget to sign up for The Wife Project: From Roommates to Soulmates for a happier, healthier, holier marriage in 2023! Make sure to subscribe so that you don't miss the other 6 episodes in this series.
Today’s conversation with Dave Hollis gave me life. It is one of those conversations that just feels so raw and honest and gives insight into the day-to-day struggles of parenting, marriage, self-esteem, and a challenged faith after many life difficulties. Dave discusses his first Christmas after his divorce and how different it looks 3 years in. He talks about being a single father and how his public divorce led to some time away from social media and his business. We discuss how being raised in an achievement-based household can greatly affect confidence, self-esteem and If you’re new here, welcome! My name is Lindsey Maestas and The Living Easy Podcast is near and dear to my heart. I am a Christian, a wife, and a mama to two located near Nashville, TN. Everything I discuss is rooted in faith and biblical truth - from marriage to Sex And Intimacy to friendship and living an abundant and joyful life. Life isn’t easy, but we can "live easy" when we get outside ourselves and choose growth over stagnancy. If you enjoy today’s conversation, be sure to check out: Episodes 92-94 on Godly Motherhood Episode 63 - The 11 Lessons I Learned in My 20s That Changed my Life Episode 62: Social Media Heart Check Episode 59: Toxic Relationships, Hard People and Managing Conflict Follow along with Lindsey on IG @livingeasywithlindsey and Dave Hollis @mrdavehollis.
In today’s episode, Author Brooke Hazen discusses the power that addiction can have over the mind, and how the deep, widespread addiction that is pornography is damaging relationships and physical bodies. But there is always hope. He discusses his experience in overcoming porn addiction through God’s grace and restoration. He talks about the concept of re-framing our minds from attraction —> sex —> orgasm’. He challenges couples to spend energy on other soul-bonding and connecting physical activities aside from sex to break the addiction to sexual release. Brooke shares his own story of discovering that he had porn-induced erectile dysfunction (P.I.E.D), but not until after he had already recede multiple prescriptions that weren’t helping him in any capacity. This is a unique perspective and conversation and one that would be great for you to listen to with your spouse and discuss in detail!
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Emily Ley is one of my favorite authors and the creator of the incredibly helpful Simplified planners. Emily and I had some really sweet conversations about the importance of a solid morning routine and how implementing structure in our homes can benefit our parenthood and our joy. We discuss openly our own struggles with sadness and random difficulties that we face in being consistent with our morning routines and why creating habits can be so important for our growth and maturity in our faith and our roles.
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Mila Grigg is a powerhouse of a woman who has walked through deep difficulty with resilience, faith and intention. Mila’s husband was sentenced to 10 years in prison in the midst of her pregnancy; yet, she built a wildly successful company with a newborn as she visited her husband in federal prison.
In this conversation, she shares how to build a life when everything feels stripped from you, how she re-focuses and finds heart rest through God’s word and a park bench and her most effective tips for living with resilience and building a business in the thick of discouragement or lack of passion.
This is a conversation not only for my dreamers, creators and business-minded friends but for those of you who feel stuck or can’t figure out what God has in store for you because the present looks bleak. I pray that this conversation brings you hope and encouragement for the future!
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In today’s beautiful, heartbreaking, hopeful, and genuine conversation, Andy Dooley shares about the loss of his father last month and how that has impacted the exciting moment of launching a book about raising a family with faith.
Andy discusses falling in love with being around your family, intentionally creating a balance between respect, obedience, FUN within a family relationship, and creating a family that you don’t want to escape.
Check out the song we talked about in this episode, "Til You Can't" , by Cody Johnson
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Certified Enneagram teacher Meredith Boggs is the author of "The Journey Home" releasing in January 2023 and also the host of "The Other Half Podcast"
In this episode, Lindsey and Meredith discuss the biblical foundation of the Enneagram Personality Test and Meredith's perspective on why the Enneagram is not anti-christian. Meredith also discusses each type and the associated primary sin struggle, depending on their number.
The Enneagram is an essential tool in not only understanding yourself and why you struggle, and your spiritual journey, but also to better understand people in your life and how to love them better.
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Laurel Handfield, author and founder of Happy Island Press, has written over 50 children’s stories including My Pretty and I Imagine. As a young black girl growing up in America in the 70s and 80s, Laurel struggled with self-esteem because all of the pretty girls had light skin, blue eyes and looked different from her, which created deep-rooted insecurity.
In this episode, Lindsey and Laurel discuss meaningful and actionable ways that we can help our children work through the insecurities that they face with presence, love, and intentionality in the conversations and actions we portray.
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Gary Thomas is the author of very well-known marriage books like "Sacred Marriage" and has written a new book called, "Making Your Marriage a Fortress". In this conversation, we discuss the damage that betrayal and broken trust can create within a marriage, whether it is from an affair, pornography addiction, lying, shame, deceit, or insecurity.
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We discuss what healing looks like after betrayal occurs within a marriage, how couples CAN have a more beautiful marriage than ever before after deceit occurs and how Jesse and I have had to navigate through shame and deceit in our own relationship.
Gary Thomas discusses the importance of building a fortress around your marriage to prevent and prepare for pain and difficulty that is bound to come in any relationship. We also discuss the importance of talking to children about sex and the dangers of pornography at a young age.
if you're new to The Living Easy Podcast, we discuss in-depth about sex, intimacy, relationships, parenthood, and faith, all with a biblical foundation.
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These 3 simple things have transformed our marriage within the last year. And when I say that, I mean they have altered the trajectory of our marriage completely - for the better - and they really aren't extremely difficult to implement.
Jesse and I have had many discussions this past year about how we have built up emotional and physical walls against one another. We saw that we were hardening toward one another - and had been hardening our hearts for quite a long time. We withheld compliments, praise and affection for reasons that we didn't even realize.
When we implemented these steps, we saw the walls come down and our affection and closeness increase tenfold.
I pray that this episode encourages you to continue working toward growth, healing, and beautiful HOPE in your marriage. Jesus sees you and your every need!
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The Sex and Intimacy Project is HERE!!! Jesse and I couldn't be more thrilled for this study that we've created specifically for couples who are hoping to strengthen their sexual, emotional AND spiritual intimacy!
On today's 5-minute chat, I am sharing about the 3 things to be aware of when struggling with a low sex drive within your marriage. There are many other aspects to this discussed within the course (like attraction, exhaustion, etc.), but this is a great starting point for all couples!
Our sex, intimacy and marriage study includes videos from both Jesse and me, a workbook with action-taking tips to reallyyyy spice things up and emotional connecting pages like our 'How Well Do You Know Me?' questionnaire!
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Board Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Practitioner, Dana Kay, knew right away that her son was different. She used to wake up dreading what kind of mood he would be in. Shortly after, he was diagnosed with ADHD, but the medications weren't helping him.
She was told by her doctor that food wouldn't make a difference with his ADHD, but she chose to try it anyway - and changing his diet was the only thing that worked. She saw a drastic shift in his behavior and his attention span.
Jesse and I have personally seen a very real shift in the behavior and physical health of our own boys after adjusting their diet toward cleaner, more natural foods.
On today's episode, Dana and I talk about gut-brain connection, the foods that can reduce negative behaviors and how to determine the foods that are causing behavioral problems within your home.
We also discuss budgeting in a way that allows you to afford healthier meals, the importance of shifting your diet as a family and how to introduce new, healthier foods to your children.
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Board Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Practitioner, Dana Kay, knew right away that her son was different. She used to wake up dreading what kind of mood he would be in. Shortly after, he was diagnosed with ADHD, but the medications weren't helping him.
She was told by her doctor that food wouldn't make a difference with his ADHD, but she chose to try it anyway - and changing his diet was the only thing that worked. She saw a drastic shift in his behavior and his attention span.
Jesse and I have personally seen a very real shift in the behavior and physical health of our own boys after adjusting their diet toward cleaner, more natural foods.
On today's episode, Dana and I talk about gut-brain connection, the foods that can reduce negative behaviors and how to determine the foods that are causing behavioral problems within your home.
We also discuss budgeting in a way that allows you to afford healthier meals, the importance of shifting your diet as a family and how to introduce new, healthier foods to your children.
Get Dana's book here: Thriving with ADHD: A Guide to Naturally Reducing ADHD Symptoms in Your Child
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Secrecy is a breeding ground for shame. In today’s episode, Manda Carpenter discusses her new book, ‘Soul Care to Save Your Life’ and how self-awareness led to deep and committed healing in her friendships and romantic relationships.
Manda shares her vulnerable story about committing adultery and answers questions about how her husband responded to her confession of committing adultery as a Christian, how they have worked through the healing process together and the action steps she has taken toward growth.
She discusses openly about the ways in which she navigated the deep shame and guilt that came with the past mistakes that were made and encourages others to live freely in God's glory and redemption.
Manda also talks about the practical ways that she and her husband have chosen to prevent present temptation from becoming future sin.
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Today's episode with Chris and Holly Santillo discusses the importance of teaching our children independence and resilience in a generation that has become heavily focused on dependency.
Many millennial parents are fearful of allowing their children to live independently because they worry about the disconnect in the relationship. However, Chris and Holly discuss how independence actually creates a real connection between parent and child.
They discuss the importance of allowing our children to explore, to make decisions on their own, to fail and learn from that failure - and so much more.
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On today’s episode, I am sharing my own story about how postpartum anxiety turned into over 7 years of deep, intense. anxiety.
I attempted to pray it away, worship it away, talk it away and read it away, but it clung to me and my life. It impacted my marriage and my motherhood greatly and I desperately needed to figure out how to navigate it.
In this conversation, I will walk you through Philippians 4 and five things that we can do as Christians to fight through, reject and rebuke anxiety in our lives. We will discuss resolving controversy and pursuing peace, rejoicing loudly and how being reasonable and understanding can increase our peace.
I also share my own personal opinion on taking medication for mental health. As believers, we are called to pursue peace in the thick of our circumstances, but sometimes we simply feel like we’re suffocating. Is it okay to rely upon medication to help?
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On today’s episode, I am sharing very openly about my past and the decisions that have haunted my memories. I talk about a conversation that Jesse and I had on a road trip about our past relationships, our regrets in those relationships and the embarrassment we feel about our actions.
I have been working hard to move past this shame in my life and wanted to bring you guys along for the journey. In this quick episode, I share four biblical ways that you can work in faith through remorse, regret, shame and embarrassment toward healing and joy.
I dig into how the Gospel, self-centeredness and people-pleasing can cause us to live in a place of shame rather than in a place of freedom, and how taking our eyes off of ourselves and placing them back on Christ can help to break that bondage.
In today’s episode, Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo get right down to the nitty gritty of marriage and relationships. Their new book, The 6 Pillars of Intimacy, gives words to the needs of every spouse. They discuss how financial intimacy, recreational intimacy, emotional intimacy and more impact their day to day relaitonships and build upon one another. They share their own stories of these broken pieces of their rleationship and how practical, small, daily changes restored that brokenness and also gave them freedom to ask for the things thtat they needed. We also discuss sexual intimacy, voicing our needs and their beliefs on sex toys within the bedroom. If you enjoy this conversation, be sure to check out my Sex & Christianity series on the podcast Follow Tony and Alisa on Instagram @oneextraordinarymarriage for great content to strengthen your marriage!
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On today's brief episode, I am saying THANK YOU to all of you who have helped me get to over 1 million downloads and 100 episodes on The Living Easy Podcast while also sharing my favorite episodes and your favorite episodes!
One of my favorite quotes ever says this: "No matter what accomplishments you make, somebody helps you."
I know that God has led the way in this podcast and I give Him all of the glory! Your encouragement, shares and love have also been so encouraging and helpful in getting me to this place and I want you to know how much I appreciate each and every one of you.
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My favorite episode with a friend: Episode 25 with Alanna Garcia: Escaping Perfectionism, Insecurity and People-Pleasing. I LOVE this girl with my whole heart and just love who I am when I’m around her. She is a beacon of light and wealth of wisdom. I think you'll love her as much as I do.
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My favorite motherhood episodes: Episode 74: The Mighty Influence of a Praying Mom and Episode 92: Mama, Is Your Motherhood Healthy?
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My favorite episode that I recorded on my own: Episode 56 - Let's Talk About Those Emotional Walls That You’ve Built
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Most impactful episodes according to my audience: Episode 7: 6 Ways Your Phone is Changing You, Episode 73: The Marks of a Christian Life: Are You Living It Out? and Episode 75: How I Study the Bible.
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My most downloaded episodes:
Episode 11: Ten Ways a Wife Disrespects Her Husband (Without Realizing It)
Episode 53: Dealing with Difficult In-Laws as a Christian And every episode from The Sex and Christianity Series. -
My most honest episodes: Episode 30: My Testimony, Episode 65: Lindsey’s Dating Stories and Episode 18: The Remedy for Jealousy and Comparison.
Thank you all for everything - I love you guys! Follow along with me on IG @livingeasywithlindsey!
In this conversation, Lindsey Maestas has an insightful conversation with Josh and Christi Straub, authors of Famous at Home: 7 Decisions to Put Your Family Center Stage in a World Competing For Your Time, Attention, and Identity, which explores how we can create an emotionally safe environment within our homes.
Their training as therapists helped them to discover the power of emotional safety, how to champion leaders within their home, and the importance of continuing to seek more wisdom and grow with the help of spiritual leaders, therapists, and life coaches.
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You can also catch Josh and Christie on their podcast, Famous At Home with Dr. Josh and Christi Straub.
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In this conversation, Lindsey Maestas talks with Katie about creating passive income on social media and how to continue marketing and building a profitable online course! They discuss growth tactics for Katie’s follow up coaching session post her Faith Fueled Breakthrough launch.
Lindsey and Katie discuss how to best choose the course launch that works for you, how to prepare for other course launches, and more.
Katie Hedrick's course “Faith Fueled Breakthrough” provides biblical wisdom that will help you trade your broken for breakthrough and your confusion for clarity in order to live your life with more freedom and confidence.
You can also catch Katie on her podcast, Stepping Into A Joy Filled Life.
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Christine Miles is a former therapist and 'professional listener'. In this conversation, Lindsey and Christine discuss how common it is to learn how to speak as a child, but not how to listen. We are not wired to be good listeners, so we must actively practice listening well because the art of listening can deeply and positively impact our relationships as parents and as spouses.
Christine and Lindsey discuss the importance of speaking when you have something of value to say rather than speaking to fill the space. Extroverts, are you listening? ;) Lindsey asks Christine to teach her practical and implementable ways to make changes to bad listening to enhance her relationships. They also talk about offering solutions when solutions aren't wanted and how this can create a vast disconnect in our relationships.
Christine has recently published an award winning book, What Is It Costing You Not To Listen: The Power of Understanding to Connect, Influence, Solve & Sell that dives deep in how we can learn to listen differently to better understand those in both personal and professional relationships
Christine shares her story of an interest in the art of listening from a very young age and has devoted her lifes work to helping improve listening in our interpersonal relationships.
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This conversation felt like a chat between close friends over a cup of coffee and was like therapy for my soul. Mary Marantz has a beautiful, poetic way of speaking and is the author of Slow Growth Equals Strong Roots:Finding Grace, Freedom, and Purpose in an Overachieving World
Mary shares her story of growing up in a trailer and working her way up to attending an ivy league school and receiving a book deal - and how none of that ended up satisfied the constant pressure she places on herself to achieve.
We discuss how this constant desire to feel seen in our world prevents us from truly seeing others, how celebrating the wins of the people in our lives heals our own hearts and how the desire to achieve should always be rooted in a purposeful work for God’s kingdom.
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David Erdman is the author of The Ten Commandments of Marriage: Secrets of A Divorce Lawyer and you guys, I really loved this conversation. As most of you know, I spend A LOT of my time asking questions and MOST of my favorite responses come from couples who have been married 20 years longer than me. They always have very honest insight and great perspectives.
In today’s conversation, David and I talk about his experience as a divorce lawyer and how he has used this career as an opportunity to share God’s truth and love to the couples who come to him seeking a divorce. He talks about the #1 thing to look out for before getting married and one of the #1 causes of divorce (and it isn’t always finances or adultery)
He shares the difference between a man and a woman when it comes to infidelity, helpful ways to revive a broken and hurting marriage and why in-laws have one of the greatest impacts on a relationship
I am gleaning his wisdom today and pray that you do, too.
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In Episode 95, Lindsey Maestas has a deeply intimate conversation with Natasha Smith about the sensitive topic of abortion and the importance of depoliticizing the issue, and instead elevating the lives of the women and men that it affects.
Natasha and Brittany Smith have recently launched a book, Unplanned Grace, which discusses their belief that being pro-life means being pro-woman.
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In Part 3 of the 3-part series that discusses healthy and holy motherhood, Lindsey Maestas discusses the foundation of biblical, healthy motherhood and how we can be intentional in combating the lies that the enemy tells us. She discusses that a mother who persists in prayer, demonstrates unconditional love, cultivates a joyful environment for her children, and exhibits steadfastness in the word of God are the foundation of a bibilical motherhood. Hear more about Christian motherhood on past episodes, including episode 39: "The 5 Biggest Mistakes I've Made as a Mom" and be sure to tune in to this series!
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Motherhood is intended to be enjoyed and God-honoring, not depleting. It is meant to be joyful, not suffered through.
In Part 2 of the 3-part series that discusses healthy and holy motherhood, Lindsey Maestas discusses asceticism, mommy martyrdom, and why no mama should try to do it all.
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Ascestiscm is not spirit-led and reinforces the lie that enjoying life is a bad thing. Intentionally choosing the "hard" does not honor God.
Hear more about Christian motherhood on past episodes, including episode 39: "The 5 Biggest Mistakes I've Made as a Mom" and be sure to tune in to this series!
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In Part 1 of the 3 part series that discusses healthy and unhealthy motherhood, Lindsey Maestas discusses the detriment of idolizing motherhood and instead the importance of putting Jesus and your marriage before your children. In this first episode, Lindsey explores the four main ways that we often idolize our children and place them above other important areas of our lives. She discusses some of the negative consequences of prioritizing our kids over things like our relationships with God or our spouse.
She shares practical, biblical truths and advice for putting Jesus at the center of your motherhood.
Find out more on this topic on the past episode "Five Biggest Mistakes in Motherhood" and be sure to tune in to this series!
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In Episode 91, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sheila Way Gregoire (@sheilagregoire) and Dr. Keith Gregoire (drbirdnerd) - sex and intimacy experts and authors of The Good Guy’s Guide to Great Sex and The Good Girls Guide to Great Sex.
In this intentional and candid conversation with the Gregoire's, we discussed the orgasm gap, what to know about the man in the relationship having low sex drive, how to handle differences in sexual desire, embrace arousal, how to listen to your body & so much more.
Sheila Gregoire discusses the sexual response cycle of excitement arousal, and orgasms as different phases and how imperative they all are to sexual fulfillment!
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The Good Guy’s Guide to Great Sex: Because Good Guys Make the Best Lovers
The Good Girls Guide to Great Sex: Creating a Marriage That’s Both Holy and Hot.,.
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Ashley and Dino Petrone (@arrowsandbow) are the real deal. I genuinely lovedthis conversation with both of them because they weren't afraid to share honestly.
Join us as we talk about a fun little competition that turned into having sex more often (much more often) and why they choose to do so.
They also discuss the safeguards they have put up within their relationship to ensure their marriage remains a safe place.
Dino talks about the boundaries that he has placed upon his own social media so that he continues to prioritize the trust and intimacy within his marriage and how he and Ashley have learned to hold one another accountable.
When discussing insecurity, Ashley shares openly about the changes that she made within her faith when dealing with deep insecurity.
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Click here to read their honest new book: *Designed to Last.
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If you don't tell your money where to go, you become a slave to your money. Creating boundaries within your finances is crucial.
On today's episode, Lindsey Maestas speaks with friend and financial coach, Jared Humphries, about the importance of creating a budget that aligns with your lifestyle while also ensuring that it is something that sets you up for financial success.
He also discusses our current economic climate that is causing fear in so many people and how we should respond as Christians.
Jared also shares about the areas where you may be unknowingly spending excessively and how to make changes.
Connect with Jared on Instagram @millennial_margin and on YouTube at Millennial Margin.
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In episode 4 of the Money and Christianity series, Lindsey and Jesse discuss how their passive income streams have enabled them to retire her husband from his demanding real estate career and replace his income, all while working from home a few hours a day. They share how Jesse’s joy has increased because of financial freedom and how online courses have changed their experience forever. Jesse discusses the different passive income streams they chose that have set them up to retire by 40. They discuss the importance of living below your means, how to create a budget that works for you, and where you can put your money for it to passively grow over time to help create generational wealth and steward your money wisely as a Christian.
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In Episode 3 of the Money and Christianity Series, Lindsey and Jesse Maestas have an honest conversation about tithing, investments, saving, and the prosperity gospel with Lindsey's in-laws, Catherine and David Maestas. So much of the knowledge that Lindsey and Jesse received and implemented about stewarding money as a Christian came from what they saw Catherine and David doing. The Maestas' talk about their choice to live small then so that they can live well now and how investing in real estate early on in their marriage set the path for their successful financial future. They discuss how to be a good steward with a compassionate heart while also discerning how, when, and whom to give to. David and Lindsey hone in on how the prosperity gospel diminishes the weight of Christ's life and Jesse shares why and how our perspective of heavenly treasures should vastly outweigh the blessings and rewards we pursue on earth.
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On today's scripture-packed episode, Lindsey and Jesse Maestas discuss the early financial struggles they faced coming from different ways in which they were taught about how to handle money.
They discuss the importance of having financial transparency and access to mutual finances, creating long term financial goals together to work towards, working together with a Godly couple who can provide sound mentorship, and how to handle differences when one spouse is a spender and the other is a saver.
They give 5 thoughtful questions to help lead you and your relationship towards financial unity and alignment.
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I'm BACK! Thank you all so much for your grace during my sabbath rest. It was SO needed.
On today's scripture-packed episode, Lindsey Maestas discusses the importance of stewarding your money wisely and having a solid money mindset as a Christian. She shares her own struggles with finances and the ways that she and her husband have grown together in their knowledge of making wise decisions early on and what they have learned along the way.
We are (thankfully) moving away from a time in our world when pay transparency, pay equality and debt were just not discussed and we are moving INTO a generation where we have an openness about money.
I believe that this is leading us toward further success and wisdom in regards to our salaries, our savings and our investments.
Jesus Himself emphasized the importance of being faithful with what you have throughout scripture. He promises to provide. Are you trusting Him? Do you truly believe that God will provide for your needs?
Let's talk about it!
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God did not grant us salvation so that we can rest and relax and chill in who we already were. He has called us up. He has called us to live as He did. To walk alongside sinners and broken people while guarding our hearts with wisdom and faith. Let's talk about it (even if your struggle is more often than the holidays!)
P.S. I will be back in late February or early March! I love you guys! Happy New Year!
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Today’s episode is with a woman whom I have admired for a long time and she was everything I imagined she would be!
The sweet Liz Marie Galvan shows that she is the real deal as we talk about the social media boundaries we are creating for ourselves during the holidays and how we handle burnout. We both talk about the necessary sabbath time that we have away from our phones during the holidays and the importance of shutting off social media. She shares her best tips for creating a cozy home space, for decorating on a budget and making your style your own.
If you enjoy this episode, be sure to check out Episode 78: How to declutter your home and mind when you’re overwhelmed by too much stuff: a Q&A with Allie Cassaza, Episode 62: Do you need a social media heart check? And Episode 7: 6 ways your phone is changing you.
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Just a reminder that The Wife Project: From Roommates to Soulmates is finishing up its FINAL LAUNCH! Join thousands of women who are fighting for a happier, healthier marriage in 2022.
Faith and emotions are not exclusive and separate. Emotional and mental stability are not always 'fixed' by faith and sometimes it is just not possible to pray the depression or anxiety away. Mental health has become a much more widely discussed topic within the church and our sweet guest, Toni Collier, shares her perspective on the balance between trusting God and also feeling the feelings that He has created us to experience while not allowing our feelings to sway our obedience of God's word.
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It's easy to end a long night of bedtime routines and go your separate ways from your spouse to find some rest and relaxation. It's easy to love and protect our little ones so much that we lose sight of the needs of our spouse. But when a family is not structured the way that God has designed it to be, it begins to create a slow drift that will eventually drown a marriage.
P.S. You guys, it's time! The Wife Project Course: From Roommates to Soulmates is HERE for the FINAL LAUNCH! Don't miss it! Fight for a happier, healthier marriage in 2022 - it begins with you because nobody else will do it for you. In a society that treats our marriages as disposable, we have to do the hard work & fight in faith to fulfill God's beautiful design of marriage. The easy way out is very rarely the best way out.
On today's episode, Jesse and I share our own experiences with the damage caused by a child-centered marriage after we had our first son. We discuss the moment that we were called out on it and what we have learned from that point.
We share practical wisdom on how to restructure your family dynamic, or simply strengthening it, and why this design is created to help us, not hurt us. We pray that this conversation helps your marriage immensely and causes you to seek Jesus in the way that He wants to shift your family focus and design.
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Faith and leadership aren't always linear. My husband, Jesse, has struggled for years with his faith, his understanding of God's role in his life and also with his role as the leader of our family. There were many days in which I struggled with feeling deceived by him, because the faithful man that I dated was not the struggling man that I was married to.
As a wife and mom, I have personally taken over the leadership role for many years in taking my boys to church, reading the Bible, praying over them and more. God has been drawing Jesse in recently in a way that I have never seen and we are both realizing how much Jesus has taught us along the way.
In this honest conversation, Jesse and I discuss how to navigate a spiritually dry or unbelieving spouse, the list of unhealthy expectations that I had coming into marriage, the ways I hurt Jesse and helped Jesse when he was doubting God and more.
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Ruth Chou Simons preached to my heart today. I cried as she spoke truth over me and this audience about the freedom given in life, in accomplishments and in motherhood via God’s grace.
Ruth’s new book, When Strivings Cease, speaks to women in all walks of life who are filled with anxiety because of the pressure to lead, pressure to be productive, pressure to seize the day or pressure to parent well around the clock.
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For those of you who may feel out of control of their circumstances and for the mama who just wants to make their child’s life the best that it can be, but the world creates defeat in your heart, this one is for you. Let us begin replacing the Gospel of self-improvement with the gospel of Grace. If you are new to the living easy podcast, I speak candidly about relationships, sex, marriage, studying God’s word and more - all with a biblical foundation.
Feel free to scroll through the episode titles once you finish this episode, because I guarantee that there is an episode (or five) for you! As always, grab a cup of coffee and join me for today’s sweet, encouraging conversation.
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Josh and Jaelyn Harrel (@restoredliving) are boldly sharing their story of infidelity, betrayal, confusion and God's redeeming grace.
I know that not every story ends this way, I have had relationships near and dear to me that ended after an affair, but I have also been very fortunate to see the true reconciliation that Jesus can bring after very real betrayal.
During today’s conversation, Josh and Jaelyn discuss the hardship that they faced when Josh had a deep, emotional affair, that included photos and videos, with someone of the same sex.
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They discuss the impact that pornography and sexual addiction has on a marriage, but most importantly, the very real work that Jesus has done within their marriage since that point. They discuss the healing process, the struggle in pursuing intimacy after the fact, accountability and how Jesus has been the healer of their hearts.
I pray that, for anyone who has walked through the tragedy of marital betrayal, that you will also see the genuine HOPE that comes with the death of Christ on the cross for our sins and brokenness. It does not have to be the end of your story.
For those of you wives who may be struggling within your marriages, whether it is from small or large betrayals, or if you just want to grow closer with your spouse and become best friends again, I want to remind you that The Wife Project Course: From Roommates to Soulmates will have its FINAL launch on Nov. 7th! This 8 1/2-week course has been transforming marriages and deeply impacting women who are single, engaged, and those married for 5 months to 50 years. We discuss biblical forgiveness, pursuit, navigating marriage with a spiritually dry spouse, how to have fun again, and so much more!
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This is a conversation that I fully, completely believe in and plan to have FAR more often.
On today’s episode with Sarah Bragg, author of A Mother’s Guide to Raising Herself, we discuss the importance of not losing yourself within your motherhood, but rather growing INTO yourself. Jesus prunes us as we raise our little ones, mamas.
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He grows us just as much as we work to raise our little ones up well during our time together. But the question that I want to challenge you with today is: are you willing to be sanctified in your motherhood? Are you willing to fight for your own mental health rather than giving up and giving in?
Sarah and I are honest and vulnerable in this conversation as we discuss the struggles that we've had within our own parenting, how it’s never too late to change your parenting style and how I’m navigating that in my own life right now, why showing up on the days when you’re burnt out is more than enough and how to deal with pressure from family members when they tell you how to raise your own children.
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Lindsey Maestas (@livingeasywithlindsey) hosts the top-ranking podcast, The Living Easy Podcast, and speaks on the hope of the Gospel in the thick of difficult relationships, sex and intimacy, marriage, motherhood and deepening your faith. Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts and don't forget to leave a quick rating + review and let us know what you think! Love you all and thank you so much for being here!
Alyssa Bethke's new book: Satisfied: Finding Hope, Joy, and Contentment Right Where You Are came at such a timely moment for me and I knew her wisdom would bless you guys as well! Whether you feel stuck in your life, your job, your growth or faith or you struggle with discontentment as a whole, this conversation is for you.
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I believe that so many of us (including myself) can become really exhausted because we live life searching for the next best thing. But sometimes Jesus isn’t ready to give us that next thing yet - or maybe it isn’t part of His plan to ever make that change. A "maybe later" answer to our prayers can often be a painful or confusing place to be in.
Alyssa (@alyssajoybethke) and I share our personal experiences and biblical perspective on the waiting seasons of life and why that waiting is not in vain. If you feel stuck in your life, if you feel like God isn’t answering your prayers, if you feel like someone else is where you wish you could be - this conversation is for you.
Also, if you enjoy this episode, you might also enjoy:
Ep. 42: Singleness is Not a Disease
Ep. 73: The Marks of a Christian Life: Are You Living it Out?
Ep. 60: How Long, Lord? Infertility, Loneliness & Grace in the Pain
Ep. 41 with Kim Walker Smith on the desert seasons in her life
Ep. 6: How to Fight a Negative Mindset with Jesse Maestas
The Living Easy Podcast is hosted by Lindsey Maestas (@livingeasywithlindsey), writer, Christian marriage coach and creator of The Wife Project Course: From Roommates to Soulmates, which has been changing marriages throughout nearly every country in the world.
This is my sweet friend Emma Mae (@1corinthians13_love) and she is the host of the Have You Heard Podcast, a speaker and a writer. I really, really love Emma's authenticity and passion for God’s word. She is a gem of gems.
This episode has been a long time coming and is for all of my single and engaged friends out there! If you aren’t in this season right now, would you consider sending the episode to one friend, family member or daughter who is? It might be a great blessing to them!
**In this conversation, Emma and I (@livingeasywithlindsey) talk about the red flags to look out for in Christian dating and how to know when you’ve found the right person for you.
We share biblical truth and our thoughts on sexual purity and living together while dating and engaged as well as the very important difference between temptation and sin.**
Emma shares about why premarital counseling was so impactful for her, how she and her husband met AND we both give our #1 tips when preparing for a wedding that you don’t want to miss.
I hope that this blesses and encourages you guys! If you are new to The Living Easy Podcast, welcome! I am sooo happy to have you here!
On The Living Easy Podcast, I speak candidly about christianity and sex, marriage, theology, friendships and real life with raw honesty that is intended to both convict and encourage your heart. I would be so honored if you would take a second to subscribe and listen to a few episodes that you haven’t heard before!
If you do enjoy this episode, make sure to check out Episode 42: Singleness Isn’t a Disease - How God is Working in your Waiting with Kait Warman, Episode 65: My Personal Dating Stories: The Dangers of Settling while Dating and Episode 30: My Honest Testimony and Sex & Christianity Series Ep. 3: You Can Be Single and Sexual.
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"I want to pass on radical blessing, not radical dysfunction, to my children."
This is one of the quotes that Pastor Jon Tyson from NYC (@jontyson) shared with me and all I could think was ‘amen!’
On this episode, we are talking all about raising boys to be GOOD at being godly men. And I truly have had few interviews that I felt like I learned so much from as I did in this one. Pastor Jon talks about the difficult burden that many children bear which is the unlived life of a parent and how that deeply affects them. He shares about how men ache to be good at being men, but often lack the tools and resources to do so.
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Pastor Jon offers his own experiences as a father of over 20 years and the biblical truths that helped him to build such a strong relationship with his son.
He talks about the importance of a father showing vulnerability with their son and how to invite them into your life so that the bond isn’t broken when your children become teenagers. This is a PHENOMENAL interview and one that I strongly recommend that you listen to once and then again with your spouse.
If you enjoy this episode, make sure to check out Ep. 39: The 5 Biggest Mistakes I’ve Made as a Mom, Ep. 46: How to Re-think Rewards and Discipline with Your Children and Ep. 26: Overcoming Mom Guilt and Raising Godly Children with Jennie Lusko.
If you are new to the podcast, welcome! I’m so happy to have you here! We talk about everything from sex to healthy marriage to unhealthy relationships and joyful, thriving parenthood with a biblical foundation. As always, if you like what you hear, I’d love for you to subscribe to the podcast, rate and review on iTunes and follow along with me on IG @livingeasywithlindsey!
Today's guest is Allie Casazza, queen of decluttering and the woman who helps other women simplify everything - in their homes, in their schedules and even in their motherhood.
As I prayed about this conversation, I realized how deeply important it is that our days begin well at home. Our mornings begin at home, our rest begins at home and that flows out onto the people and situations we come across throughout the day. We have to get a handle on our homes, friends - for sweeter days and for furthering the Kingdom. We shouldn't be spending every moment cooking, cleaning, stressing and then cleaning again, only to miss out on the most special moments that we should be savoring with our little ones and our families.
I took to Instagram for this episode to ask you guys what you wanted to hear from Allie, so this Q&A style conversation is full of practical advice that you wanted to know.
Allie shares how her own life was impacted by too much stuff and how it affected her own joy and caused deep depression and anxiety in her motherhood, which is what compelled her to write a book and coach women in the art of minimalism. She talks about guilt-free, no-stress ways to transform your home and your life - and it is GOOD stuff, you guys.
On this episode, Allie answers questions about decluttering children's toys, the importance of donating items without guilt, how to organize without all of the fancy baskets and expensive plastic bins, teaching your children and husband about the process, and much more!
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On today’s conversation, I am talking all things friendship with Stephanie, Jenna and Jessica from Pastors' Wives Tell All podcast. I love this conversation because you are getting THREE different perspectives on finding friends as an adult.
These three women are pastor’s wives from three separate churches who love the Lord and love relationship but, just as any human being does, they have faced their own share of challenging friendships. They talk about the loneliness that can come with being in ministry, how to find couple friends and why it’s okay if your husband doesn’t love hanging out with that one person, and most importantly, we discuss how expectations, different life stages (such as having babies or getting married) AND boundaries can all affect a friendship, and how to navigate through that.
I loved this conversation and it’s one ya’ll have been asking for for quite a long time, so I’m happy to share it with you! You can also listen to my Q&A Live on instagram @livingeasywithlindsey to hear my husband Jesse and me talk about this same topic and what it looks like practically in our lives.
If you enjoy this episode, you might also enjoy these episodes:
Real Convos Ep. 2: Navigating One-Sided Friendships
Episode 63: The 11 Lessons I Learned in my 20s that Changed My Life
Episode 59: A Biblical Perspective on Toxic Relationships, Hard People & Managing Conflict
Episode 23: When Friends Become Enemies (or Distant Friends) and What to Do.
I wanted to make a special request this month: If you haven’t had a chance to rate and review the podcast on iTunes, would you mind taking a quick second to do so? A star rating and a few words about how the podcast has impacted you will only take a minute or so, but it makes all the difference in the world for me and this little ministry I pour my heart into! Thank you x 1000!
In this unedited, candid conversation, Jesse and I discuss the ups and downs of our life change and how the move and what is happening in the world has spiritually impacted us. We talk about what has been hard and what has been sweet, how this transition has affected our boys and whether or not we think we will move back to our hometown in time.
Follow along with our journey on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey.
The questions of how I study my Bible and which Bible I read or recommend are two of the most popular questions I receive (by far!)
On this episode, I am sharing practical tips on how to read and study the Word and the importance of not making this a black-and-white experience.
I discuss why we should shift our perspective about church and scripture-reading, why I believe the promise of "quiet time" can be a lie and a distraction, my opinion on devotionals and podcasts and why the Word is so powerful and pertinent to our lives.
Follow along with me on IG @livingeasywithlindsey, and if you haven't had a chance to rate and review the podcast on iTunes, it would mean so much if you could take a second to share a few words about how this podcast has impacted you!
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Are you a prayer warrior for your children, mama ? Do you know the impact and gravity that prayer has on your child’s life, no matter what age? Your prayer over, for and in front of your child will make a mighty impact on their lives and today we're going to talk about exactly what that looks like, no matter how busy, distracted or even spiritually-comfortable you are.
On this episode with Brooke McGlothlin, author of 5 books and mama of teen boys, we are talking about her new book, “Praying Mom”. She shares practical ways to pray over your child at every age and how she has seen it affect her own children's lives.
Find Brooke's free prayer journal, bonus chapters of her Praying Mom book, a 6-week prayer mentoring program and access to her prayer huddle on her website: https://brookemcglothlin.net
Are you really, truly living out your faith? On today's episode, I (Lindsey Maestas) talk about the characteristics that are tightly woven into the heart of a Jesus-following Christian and what it really means to live out a faithful, biblical life.
Each portion of this episode is packed with scripture; I dig in to one of my favorite chapters of the Bible: Romans 12. I also discusses Peter's relationship with Jesus and how their interactions together can impact the way that we live out our faith and see our God.
I discuss what modesty in scripture actually refers to (hint: the focus actually isn't on how you dress) and why it applies to both men and women. And you can't forget the common struggles of comparison, sex, intimacy and marriage, having a lowly and humble spirit and so much more.
Do you have tasteful judgment? Do you use discretion? Do you live a virtuous life? Do you truly, truly know Jesus? Let's talk about it.
Follow along with Lindsey on IG @livingeasywithlindsey and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Spotify or Google!
P.S. If you haven't had a chance to give a rating or review of the podcast on iTunes, it would mean so much if you would take a second to do so! I love hearing your feedback!
Do you ever feel like a fraud? Do you live in self-doubt or feel completely inadequate to do what God has called you to do? Imposter Syndrome is a very real thing and looms in the hearts of even the most confident of people.
For many of us, including myself, even when we have already demonstrated that we may be capable of accomplishing something in our lives, we tell ourselves that we are not. We wait to be “found out”. We battle to believe that we are expert enough, experienced enough or good enough.
But this doesn’t have to be our story. It isn’t what is within us that matters, but what God does through us.
On today's episode with Stefanie Gass, she shares spiritual and practical steps that you can take to overcome Imposter Syndrome with a biblical perspective. Listen in on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!
Listen to Stefanie's podcast: The Stefanie Gass Show and follow her on Instagram @stefaniegass!
A prayerless faith is an empty faith. On today’s episode, author Valerie Woerner and I discuss PRAYER. Do you get distracted when you’re praying? Is our entire generation too distracted to pray? I think it is a bigger issue than we think. Do you feel like, deep down, it’s more of a last resort than a first priority?
Valerie and I dig into why prayer can be so difficult. We talk about seasons of chaos and busyness and the pull and distraction from the Enemy in these seasons. We discuss conversational prayer and why perfectionism shouldn’t be a part of it, the messiness of the world and very practical tips to help you get to know Jesus on a much deeper level as a prayerful Christian.
This conversation was powerful and impactful for me and I pray that it is the same for you! If you enjoy it, please do take a second to share on social and tag @livingeasywithlindsey. If you haven’t had a chance to rate and review on iTunes, it would mean so much if you could take one quick second to do so.
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Dr. Christie Kederian answers questions like, "What makes someone avoidant and the pursuer?" and "What is the damage done by burdening your spouse with all of your needs, desires, goals and emotions?"
Dr. Kederian is a Christian and a nationally-renowned psychologist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in the psychology of relationships. We discuss what co-dependency is and how it distorts our view of our intimate relationships and our view of God. She dives in to the root causes of codependency and how Jesus can free us from the bondage that this struggle carries.
Find Dr. Kederian on IG @thedatedrchristie as she teaches single women how to create the life they've longed for while on a search to find their person.
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On today's conversation, Lindsey Maestas speaks with Jennifer Maggio about the difficulties of single parenting. Jennifer shares her story of becoming pregnant four times as a young teenager while living on welfare and the struggles, confusion and frustrations that she faced during that time.
Lindsey and Jennifer speak candidly about how a relationship with Jesus impacts the regret, shame and circumstantial discontentment that single parenting can cause. It really does take a village, friends, so we are sharing ways that you can support your single momma friends - and even married momma friends - in ways that will help them to feel loved and supported.
Jennifer Maggio is an award-winning author and speaker, whose personal journey through homelessness, abuse, and multiple teen pregnancies has helped women around the world. Follow along with Jennifer on Instagram (@jennifer_maggio) and be sure to check out her website for more resources and information to help encourage and love on single mommas.
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Today's episode is shared from an Instagram Live video that Jesse and Lindsey did on @livingeasywithlindsey. They answered allll the questions sent in by listeners regarding healthy, biblical marriage, the enneagram, making friends as a married couple, seeking counsel, how to fight fair and so much more!
Lindsey and Jesse have been married for over 9 years and have had the wonderful benefit of having other godly couples who have poured into them, over and over again, in the time that they have been together. Their heart is to share that wisdom with all of you!
The Wife Project Course: From Roommates to Soulmates CLOSES this Saturday, June 18th! Group rates are still available for women's studies, friend groups or churches who would like to study the Word and strengthen their marriages together! We are also offering a payment plan of 3 payments. Don't miss it! Take the first step to truly become the wife that God has called you to be.
Divorce statistics don't lie - broken relationships continue to happen amongst younger generations and within the church.
Here's the thing: Marriage problems typically aren't marriage problems, they are God problems. Are you taking steps to protect yours?
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Today’s episode of the Real Conversations with Real Friends is with my sweet, joyful friend Emily. Emily is my fun friend! She is someone I call any time I need help lightening up or when I just want to laugh! But she is also one who isn’t afraid to share very honest Truth with me in love and call things as she sees them - which I respect and appreciate.
On today’s conversation, Emily shares her story about becoming pregnant as a Christian college girl at age 19 and what life looked like through her perspective as she and I walked through that season together. We talk about my bad driving skills ;), external versus internal sin, legalism vs. compassion, different seasons with friendship, the differences that we have had as individuals, feeling invisible and what we think about turning our backs on people we don’t agree with.
If you enjoy this conversation, make sure to check out episode 63 on The Lessons I Learned in My 20’s That Changed My life, Episode 50 on cancel culture episode, and episode 29 on growth in spite of our circumstances.
If you haven’t already rated and reviewed the podcast on iTunes, We are so close to 1000 reviews! It would mean so much if you would take a second to give a quick star rating and 2-3 sentences of feedback on what this podcast has meant to you! I love you guys so much! Let’s dive in!
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Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.
Kat Harris, author of Sexless in the City, is talking all about singleness as a Christian woman today! Kat is the host of the The Refined Collective podcast. She isn't afraid to push the boundaries and discuss the hard topics with candidness and vulnerability.
We talk about singleness in our modern-day, having a mindset shift in dating, removing the pressure within the church when it comes to dating, finding your non-negotiables in dating and so much more!
Also, don't forget that The Wife Project: From Roommates to Soulmates course is launching on June 7th for ONE WEEK ONLY at $197 for 10 weeks of marriage encouragement (less than two marriage counseling sessions!) Don't miss it - sign up for the waitlist today!
Jesse and I recorded this conversation just a couple of hours after we found out that our offer had been accepted on our new home in Franklin, Tennessee! It's actually happening, you guys!
I wanted to bring you guys along as part of the experience (a huge thank you to alll of you who have been praying so fervently for us!) We are talking about how God is leading us, why we've decided to leave the only city we've ever known, how we're feeling (we both shed a few tears) and how we've handled our own personal differences throughout this process.
If you enjoy this episode (or any Living Easy Podcast episodes), it would mean so much if you would share on IG and tag @livingeasywithlindsey! It encourages us to keep going. :)
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On today's episode of The Living Easy Podcast, I had the incredible opportunity to hear my brother-in-law's story of what it was like to be raised in a cult.
He discusses how his childhood was impacted, the lies he believed and the bizarre patterns and belief systems that were shared in his home. We talk about how his life has been impacted by his childhood experiences, what his relationships look like now and how his faith was affected. Don't miss this one!
Follow along with Matt on IG: @fastermatt
Follow along with Lindsey on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey for biblical and heart-challenging posts about faith & relationships, scripture and a perspective that challenges the status quo. Lindsey's heart and hope is to call you up to be more like Jesus and to fight for permanent, lasting, heart change - because "nothing changes if nothing changes".
If you haven't had a chance to subscribe and give a star rating and review on iTunes, we know you're the kind of girl to give us some feedback! Please take 30 seconds to let us know what you think of Living Easy. Thank you!
Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to women of all ages about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes in their lives with a biblical foundation.
Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.
Follow along with Lindsey on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey for tons of honest and heart-challenging posts about faith & relationships, scripture, quotes and encouragement that will call you up in your day-to-day!
If you haven't had a chance to subscribe and give a star rating and review on iTunes, we know you're the kind of girl to give us some feedback! Please take 30 seconds to let us know what you think of Living Easy. Thank you!
Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.
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On today's episode, I had the wonderful (and fun and hilarious) opportunity to sit down with my little sister-in-love, Tynisha Medina.
Tynisha has recently changed her life by dedicating her time to caring for her body in a way that has altered her mental health immensely for the better. She has lost over 30 lbs and has recently been helping me to get fit! We talk about how she forced herself into the first steps of a healthy lifestyle and the tips she uses to stay consistent.
Working out is a wise and godly decision and effort, and in this conversation we discuss what it means to show up when you don't want to, how actually being at the gym has helped our 'Instagram fitness' mindsets and why we have continued on this path together (even though it's hard.)
We discuss one-sided friendships and how she let go of friends from her past to then find friends who made her feel like she belonged. We discuss feeling excluded, how you can be in different seasons while still maintaining a friendship, as well as the importance of intentionality and effort in those relationships.
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Welcome to the first episode of my Behind Closed Doors: Real Conversations with Real Friends series! This will be a series of conversations with MY people! My friends and family who pour life into me day in and day out. I wanted to take a step away from the interview style for a bit to show you a peek into my life. The conversations that you’ll hear are ones that we have regularly on my couch (or on theirs) with coffee in hand!
This first episode is with my dear friend, Shayna. If you ever meet Shayna, you’re just a lucky person. I truly don’t know anyone who is more kind, gentle and thoughtful and who genuinely just wants the best for everyone in her life. She is one of the mothers that I look up to the most in my life.
On today’s conversation, we are talking about a family-day out that resulted in the loss of her finger and the potential loss of another in the thick of 2020. Shayna shares how the healing process and the grief have affected her life and relationship with Jesus. We are also talking about slowing down in life and in motherhood and why she admires the Swedish lifestyle so much that she began implementing it into her own life.
She is one of my very dear friends and I know you will love her as much as I do.
If you enjoy this episode, be sure to listen in to episodes 26, 39 and 66.
Follow along with Shayna on IG @shaynapaigek and her beautiful wallpaper company: @hemmaandco
Visit her website: livinghemma.com
Follow along with Lindsey & The Living Easy Podcast on Instagram: @livingeasywithlindsey for truth, encouragement & real life!
If you haven't had a chance to subscribe and give a star rating and review on iTunes, we know you're the kind of girl to give us some feedback! Please take 30 seconds to let us know what you think of Living Easy. Thank you!
Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.
One of the things that leads the way that I parent my children is the desire for them to feel safe and to openly communicate with me about anything that they have going on in their lives. I want to be a safe place.
On today's episode, Bethany Adkins and Lindsey Maestas are talking about how to be intentional with your children, to foster openness as they get older, how conflict is a part of every home but how you respond to that conflict is what matters most. And we also discuss how to find balance in parenting children when you don't see eye-to-eye with your spouse.
Bethany and Lindsey both struggle with patience and gentleness, but managing tantrums with grace and having those hard conversations with grace is a part of our journey. We are learning and growing and we want to share that with all of you!
P.S. Please forgive my audio quality on this episode, I forgot my microphone at home and was at the office. So sorry!
Find Bethany on IG: @bethanyadkins and don't forget to visit her website!
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If you haven't had a chance to subscribe and give a star rating and review on iTunes, we know you're the kind of girl to give us some feedback! Please take 30 seconds to let us know what you think of Living Easy. Thank you!
Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.
Matt and Lisa Jacobson sit down with me to answer alllll of the questions that you guys have sent to me over the past few months! This conversation was RAW and so good, you guys!
The Jacobson's have been married for 28 years and have 8 children. They are also the author's of the best-selling books: 100 Ways to Love Your Husband and 100 Ways to Love Your Wife. And I promise you, they know what they're talking about!
We discuss sexual foreplay in Christianity and how it begins far outside of the bedroom.
Matt speaks candidly and boldly to call men up in treating their wives well, why and how a man needs to fight to overcome his pornography addiction, quantity vs. quality in the bedroom, Lisa discusses post-birth sexuality, what to do when you're stuck in a rut sexually and so, so much more!
I loved this honest, open conversation and know that you guys will, too! If there's ever an episode to listen to with your spouse, this is it!
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Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.
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In today's honest and vulnerable conversation, Tiffany Bluhm and I are talking about how abuse, shame, blame and regret from past decisions can impact our sexuality and our sexual and intimate relationships with our spouses.
Tiffany is an advocate for justice and for speaking out and she has just finished authoring her new book: Prey Tell: Why We Silence Women Who Tell the Truth and How Everyone Can Speak Up where she explores the complex dynamics of power and abuse in systems that we find ourselves in.
We dig into the way that the world portrays women's sexuality and how that affects the way that we view ourselves. We talk about our growth as young girls and the evolution of becoming mature women and why it can be so difficult to feel intimate with our spouse when we live in such shame.
'Is my sexuality broken?' is a question that I receive often. Today, we are sharing God's heart and intention for you and your future - no matter what your past may look like.
On today’s episode, I am talking to someone you might recognize from our past podcast - Milk and Honey - my friend Amaris Beecher. We are discussing God’s beautiful design and intentions for your sexuality and how to navigate that as a single person.
Amaris shares her story of growing up as a Christian and what dating looked like for her as well as the commitments that she made as a single.
We talk about the single person’s GOOD desire for sex, preparing for intimacy in marriage while remaining pure in singleness, and our thoughts (and, of course, God’s word) on having sex with a boyfriend or fiancé.
We touch on arousal, orgasm, fleeing from sin and temptation, maintaining sexual integrity as a Christian single man or woman and the ultimate purpose and design of the sexual desire that you have.
If you haven’t already had a chance to listen to my past episodes in this sex series with Dr. Juli Slattery and Phylicia Masonheimer on The Living Easy Podcast, you don’t want to miss those!
I also discuss singleness and dating on Episode 42 with my friend, Kait Warman, titled: Singleness isn’t a disease - How God is Working In Your Waiting.
Lastly, my personal testimony about relationship dependency, promiscuity and healing from relationships is on Episode 30, so do take a second to check those out after you tune into this episode!
Follow along with Amaris on IG @amarisbeecher and @forwardconversations.
Follow along with Lindsey on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey for tons of honest and heart-challenging posts about faith & relationships, scripture, quotes and encouragement that will call you up in your day-to-day!
If you haven't had a chance to subscribe and give a star rating and review on iTunes, we know you're the kind of girl to give us some feedback! Please take 30 seconds to let us know what you think of Living Easy. Thank you!
Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.
Today's conversation is all about masturbation, visual pornography, emotional pornography and how they impact you, your faith and your relationship. We are also talking about how it impacts your relationship with God.
Phylicia Masonheimer is an author, speaker, theologian and Bible teacher. Phylicia has written a book, Christian Cosmo, all about the topic of sex and christianity.
On The Living Easy Podcast, Phylicia shares her own struggles and experience with pornography and masturbation and what healing and overcoming has looked like.
We dig into what the Bible says about these topics, how it affects your sex life, how it affects your relationship with Jesus and how it impacts and changes your brain physiologically.
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Follow along with Lindsey on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey for biblical and heart-challenging posts about faith & relationships, scripture and a perspective that challenges the status quo. Lindsey's heart and hope is to call you up to be more like Jesus and to fight for permanent, lasting, heart change - because "nothing changes if nothing changes".
Follow along with Phylicia on IG at: @phyliciamasonheimer
Check out Phylicia's many blog posts and resources as well as her podcast: Verity.
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Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to women of all ages about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes in their lives with a biblical foundation.
Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.
Follow along with Lindsey on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey for tons of honest and heart-challenging posts about faith & relationships, scripture, quotes and encouragement that will call you up in your day-to-day!
If you haven't had a chance to subscribe and give a star rating and review on iTunes, we know you're the kind of girl to give us some feedback! Please take 30 seconds to let us know what you think of Living Easy. Thank you!
Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.
I could not have asked for a better guest for our first episode of Sex and Christianity Series.
Dr. Juli Slattery is a clinical psychologist, author and co-founder of Authentic Intimacy - a ministry dedicated to reclaiming God's design for sexuality.
Today we are talking all about the topic of not liking sex, not wanting sex, not finding pleasure in sex and how to overcome the obstacles that have created that stigma against sex in your own life.
We talk about overcoming lies and which lies women believe, we discuss body image and insecurity, control, lack of emotional safety, not being able to orgasm, painful sex and much more!
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Follow along with Dr. Juli on IG at: @authenticintimacy
Check out Dr. Juli's website: Authentic Intimacy and her podcast: Java with Juli which releases every Monday.
Follow along with Lindsey on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey for tons of honest and heart-challenging posts about faith & relationships, scripture, quotes and encouragement that will call you up in your day-to-day!
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Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.
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On this episode, I am recapping my favorite episodes of 2020! I share why I loved them and why I want you to hear them (even for a second time!)
I am also talking about my upcoming course: The Wife Project, why I created it and what I hope you gain from it as well as which topics I will be covering!
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Today is my birthday episode and in honor of turning 31, I wanted to share some of the most impactful life lessons that I have learned as a Christian, friend, daughter, sister, mom and wife in the last ten years.
As I look back, I am so thankful for the hard, for the good, for the forced humility that has turned into joyful humility, for the pruning of my faith and the struggles in my relationships. They have made me into the woman I am today.
I have to be honest and say that I am probably more excited for the next few years than I've ever been. I am so thankful for where God has me and for the opportunity to share this life with all of you - the good and the bad. I love you all!
Follow along with Lindsey on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey for tons of honest and heart-challenging posts about faith & relationships, scripture, quotes and encouragement that will call you up in your day-to-day!
If you haven't had a chance to subscribe and give a star rating and review on iTunes, we know you're the kind of girl to give us some feedback! Please take 30 seconds to let us know what you think of Living Easy. Thank you!
Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.
Are you looking at your phone more than you look into the eyes of your husband or children? At the end of our lives, I truly believe that our generation will most regret being on our phones too often while missing out on the real-life people who God has called us to love and care for.
Social Media is all-consuming, isn't it? We often spend more time scrolling through the lives of people we've never met more than we invest in the lives of the people most important to us.
On today's episode, "Do You Need a Social Media Heart Check? with Lindsey Maestas" I am asking some hard questions to challenge your addiction to social media and your phone usage.
I challenge the idea of over-editing photos, investing into online relationships more than the real ones, the danger of setting aside your time with Jesus for time with your phone, and so much more!
Once you finish this episode, I encourage you to listen to one of my all-time most downloaded episodes: Episode 07: '6 Ways Your Phone is Changing You.'
Follow along with Lindsey on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey for tons of honest and heart-challenging posts about faith & relationships, scripture, quotes and encouragement that will call you up in your day-to-day!
If you haven't had a chance to subscribe and give a star rating and review on iTunes, we know you're the kind of girl to give us some feedback! Please take 30 seconds to let us know what you think of Living Easy. Thank you!
Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.
Most women spend so much time thinking of others and the gifts that they need to purchase that they end up forgetting all about themselves. So I'm here to help! :)
I thought it would be a fun to create a quick list of gifts that include my own personal can't-live-without items (like the Free People Lace Bralette and my ESV Study Bible) as well as a list of what I'm asking for for Christmas this year (like more GymShark leggings!)
I'm including home decor items, favorite books, high-quality clothes that I love, kitchen go-to's, gift cards for the clothing store that I've now convinced all of my friends and family to shop from because it's SO GOOD - and so much more!
CLICK HERE FOR THE GIFT GUIDE AND ITEM LINKS!
Follow along with Lindsey on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey for tons of honest and heart-challenging posts about faith & relationships, scripture, quotes and encouragement that will call you up in your day-to-day!
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Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.
Caroline Harries has been battling infertility for 8 years and deeply desires to grow her family. On today's episode, she shares her own story, offers practical wisdom in our Q&A style interview and discusses her unwavering faith in God's plan for women struggling with infertility.
I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to discuss such a REAL and difficult topic with a woman who has been in the thick of the loneliness and heartache that infertility brings, yet continues to lead women with faith and hope in Jesus' perfect plan for their lives.
Caroline Harries founded Moms in the Making: a faith-based fertility support group. She continues to believe for her own miracle of children & is so passionate about cheering other women on while also giving them that sense of comfort and understanding that they need in a season of waiting, pain and loneliness.
I asked Caroline questions that came directly from women who are currently struggling with infertility. She answers questions like:
Is infertility from God?
Am I not fit to be a mother?
When did you accept the fact that it’s time to stop trying?
What are some things that people have done or said in the midst of your infertility that actually helped? And what hurt?
We also discuss IVF, adoptions, God’s faithfulness and so much more.
Follow along with Caroline Harries on Instagram @trustinginduetime and @momsinthemaking.
Follow along with her podcast: A Cup Full of Hope Podcast
Follow along with Lindsey on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey for tons of honest and heart-challenging posts about faith & relationships, scripture, quotes and encouragement that will call you up in your day-to-day!
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Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.
My friend, Blake, from Confessions of a Crappy Christian Podcast is filled with wisdom and boldness and she is unashamed to share that with the world.
This discussion began as one where we were discussing difficult people and the consistent rhetoric that we’re reminded of in the church: to forgive 70x7 and to turn the other cheek. These are good and righteous things! We aren’t dismissing that.
But as we dig in to dealing with toxic and harmful relationships as a christian, we discuss what that response can and should look like.
We talk about what righteous anger should look like, Jesus’ boldness and how He responded to “haters”, we share our own personal conflicts and how we failed and learned from those. We discuss gossip, prayer, grieving over the loss of friendships and so much more!
Follow along with Blake on Instagram: @crappychristianco and @thegirlnamedblake
Follow along with Lindsey on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey for tons of honest and heart-challenging posts about faith & relationships, scripture, quotes and encouragement that will call you up in your day-to-day!
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Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.
On this quick Thanksgiving episode, Lindsey Maestas discusses one of the best pieces of advice she has ever heard regarding contentment and gratitude.
Follow along with Lindsey on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey for tons of honest and heart-challenging posts about faith & relationships, scripture, quotes and encouragement that will call you up in your day-to-day!
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Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.
Grammy-nominated artist, Kari Jobe, has a passion for Jesus and for worship and that love flows over into her day-to-day life.
On this episode, we are talking about motherhood and leadership in our homes, faithfulness in the church and the heart that we have to exemplify that to our families. Kari opens up about praying in those difficult seasons of life and she answers the question, 'Why do we pray if God is sovereign?'
Her new album, The Blessing, is the perfect depiction of the verse Isaiah 61:3. She and I discuss how this project is 'beauty from ashes and a garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.'
Follow along with The Living Easy Podcast on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey.
If you haven't had a chance to subscribe and give a star rating and review on iTunes, we know you're the kind of girl to give us some feedback! Please take 30 seconds to let us know what you think of Living Easy. Thank you!
Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.
On today's episode, Jesse and I are answering your questions from Instagram Stories including: What TV shows do you watch together? What do you love most about each other right now? What is your favorite memory together? How do you find time for intimacy and sex when you’re so busy? How does your family feel being in the ’spotlight? What job did you dream of having when you grew up?
What are some other questions you would like for us to answer? Let us know on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey!
Follow along with Lindsey on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey for tons of honest and heart-challenging posts about faith & relationships, scripture, quotes and encouragement that will call you up in your day-to-day!
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Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.
No matter how open, empathetic or extroverted we are, there are always emotional walls that we have built up that affect our daily lives and our relationships with our spouses, children, family and friends.
You guys, this is one of my favorite episodes I've recorded so far. It is honest and digs into the core of so many of the issues we face day-to-day.
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The walls I’m discussing in today's episode are:
- Walls that block out unwanted feelings, 2. Walls that keep a distance between us and other people, 3. Walls that hide who we really are and 4. Walls that keep us from growing spiritually.
I am talking about the importance of breaking down the emotional walls that we've built (because they typically destroy rather than give life), creating healthy boundaries as a Christian and building spiritual walls and a foundation on Christ.
I am also talking about how we build walls in our marriages and allow pride to seep in, creating distance that doesn't belong. I talk about being a 'hard person' because of past circumstances and the importance of fighting the things that keep us there.
I hope you enjoy this episode and allow God's word to help you grow - because remember! - nothing changes if nothing changes.
Follow along with Lindsey on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey for tons of honest and heart-challenging posts about faith & relationships, scripture, quotes and encouragement that will call you up in your day-to-day!
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Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.
1 Timothy 4:8 says, "For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come."
I believe that godliness should go into everything that we do as Christians - and that includes our physical fitness as well as what we are putting inside of our bodies.
When I think about good, fun conversations, this is exactly what I think of! On today's episode, I am talking to Heather Brown from @mylifewellloved and author of Meal Planning For The Busy Mom.
You will totally hear our connection and heart for motherhood and taking care of ourselves and our families and trying to find balance in this crazy world.
On today’s episode, we are talking about everything from balancing motherhood as a Christian to successfully meal planning (without giving up after a week). We also discuss practical tips for helping your picky little ones to eat much better. We dive into negative self-image, self-care and self deprecating comments toward ourselves as well as balancing wife-life and mom-life.
Get Heather's eBook: Meal Planning For The Busy Mom.
Get Heather's FREE Daily Gratitude Journal here!
Follow along with The Living Easy Podcast on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey
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Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.
My three viral posts:
Cranberry Cream Cheese Jalapeno Dip
To the Girl Who Wished She Hadn't
Why We Stopped Going House-to-House for the Holidays
Virality is an interesting thing. I have experienced it - in its fullness - three times. The feelings that I experienced went from excitement to shame to fear and believing so. many. lies and then all the way back to joy.
On today’s episode, I am sharing about my most viral blog posts that brought me to the point I’m at today. I share about what they are, why they blew up and how the Holy Spirit has used my disastrous mess of a past for God’s perfect glory.
I’m also addressing the many “haters” (the thorns in our lives) & even the comments from people with conflicting opinions and how that has strengthened my relationship with Jesus.
It was important for me to spend some time encouraging you guys today (because I know everyone has something to say!) to speak out, share that recipe or that story and let people know what God is doing in your life so that you can make much of Him.
Friends, don’t allow the lies, the cancel culture or your ‘mess’ to hold you back from allowing God to use you! He has redeemed and used my extremely “unredeemable” story. He will use yours, too. Because He is good. And this life is all about Him.
Follow along with Lindsey on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey for tons of honest and heart-challenging posts about faith & relationships, scripture, quotes and encouragement that will call you up in your day-to-day!
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Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.
Do your in-laws threaten your marriage or invade your relationship?
On this reverse-interview episode with Michael and Elizabeth from the Marriage Talks Podcast, Lindsey shares her own story of family-member-drama as well as her perspective on what it means to deal with difficult in-laws as a Christian man or woman.
Genesis 2:24 says, "Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh."
This isn't an easy thing to do - especially when family members are unwilling to be a part of the leave and cleave process.
A husband and a wife have behavioral, experiential and moral differences based on how they were raised. They are two sinners coming together and trying to make a godly relationship work. In order to have a healthy marriage, it is important to fight for healthy in-law relationships by showing the love of Christ.
When healing in-law relationships, Lindsey talks about focusing on side-by-side relationship builders, living the relationship out on your own rather than through your spouse, seeking humility and laying down your pride, watching your words and voicing expectations.
Follow along with Lindsey on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey for tons of honest and heart-challenging posts about faith & relationships, scripture, quotes and encouragement that will call you up in your day-to-day!
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Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.
My blog post on this topic has gone viral ten times over - so I know that there are many families who need to hear some real truth about this topic. I hope that this conversation and these scriptures bring you freedom to enjoy your own little family this holiday season - without forsaking love.
Follow along with Lindsey on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey for tons of honest and heart-challenging posts about faith & relationships, scripture, quotes and encouragement that will call you up in your day-to-day!
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Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.
Notable Mentions: My Famous Cranberry Jalapeno Dip
This girl can PREACH! I loved this conversation so much - it filled my heart completely!
Alisha Illian and I are talking about chasing perfectionism - and that doesn't also refer to how you look or how your home looks - it's also a constant desire to be great, do well and prove ourselves.
Alisha is the author of a very popular quote that went viral which I can almost guarantee that you've seen all over social media. It resonated with women because it was a reminder that we won't ever find the satisfaction we're searching for in this world.
She shares about the temptation to chase temporary pleasures in this world in order to fill the void and why it only leaves us feeling more empty. She shares wisdom and encouragement to stop striving to 'be perfect' and instead, look at the perfect One.
Order and read Alisha's book: Chasing Perfect
Follow along with Alisha on Instagram: @alishaillian
Follow along with Lindsey on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey for tons of honest and heart-challenging posts about faith & relationships, scripture, quotes and encouragement that will call you up in your day-to-day!
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Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.
"If we replaced cancel culture with critical thinking, we would have empathetic conversations instead of emotional reactions. And by talking, we learn to separate honest mistakes from actual hate."
Dear Christians: The demand that someone else meet our criteria for acceptance is anti-gospel.
Cancel culture is a toxic, dangerous habit and response in our generation. When we tend to worship our politics or ideologies more than we worship Jesus, we spit poison rather than pouring love, grace, empathy and compassion on one another.
On today's episode, Lindsey Maestas discusses the importance of setting the example as a Christian. She gives practical wisdom on what to do instead of #cancelling someone in your life and why the damage is so much greater than we might initially believe.
She shares about the heart of Christ, the importance of listening (while also realizing that listening does not mean you agree) and why cancelling someone shows partiality, which is against the call in scripture.
Let us call one another up, friends. This world is going crazy - let us live above reproach and shine as the lights of the world, rather than giving in to the darkness.
Follow along with Lindsey on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey for tons of honest and heart-challenging posts about faith & relationships, scripture, quotes and encouragement that will call you up in your day-to-day!
If you haven't had a chance to subscribe and give a star rating and review on iTunes, we know you're the kind of girl to give us some feedback! Please take 30 seconds to let us know what you think of Living Easy. Thank you!
Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.
Sex trafficking may not be what you think it is. Trafficking is currently at a peak because of Coronavirus and some of the main culprits are social media sites like TikTok, OnlyFans and Sugar Baby websites. There are more young girls online with less supervision.
When we think of trafficking, we often imagine men shipping women across countries, but that's a common misconception. The majority of trafficking typically happens in a woman's (or man's) own hometown.
On today's episode, Nic McKinley - Ex-CIA agent and current head of the non-profit Deliverfund organized to stop sex trafficking shares his insight about this horrific problem in our society. He discusses the importance of getting to the root of the issue and finding the head of the web of traffickers, rather than dealing with the aftermath.
Nic McKinley shares about how you can keep your loved ones safe from trafficking and how parents can wisely guide their children to stay away from the dangers of the internet - that are much more accessible than we may think.
Follow along with Lindsey on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey for tons of honest and heart-challenging posts about faith & relationships, scripture, quotes and encouragement that will call you up in your day-to-day!
If you haven't had a chance to subscribe and give a star rating and review on iTunes, we know you're the kind of girl to give us some feedback! Please take 30 seconds to let us know what you think of Living Easy. Thank you!
Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.
Sarajane Case is the powerful and kind woman behind Enneagram & Coffee.
Sarajane seriously knows all things Enneagram and on today’s episode Sarajane and I are talking about the best ways to love people in your life based on their enneagram number. As I heard her talk, I thought of all of the people in my life and how accurate these personality types truly were.
It is so important for us to consider the people in our lives and how we can serve them best. Sarajane and I discuss unhealthy vs. healthy enneagram numbers and how to know when you’re in the ‘unhealthy’ category, how to respond to discovering your enneagram number - especially when it makes you feel uncomfortable and what growth really looks like when it comes to our enneagram numbers.
We also take time to discuss seeking connection with the people in our lives and the best way to love them based on their individual number.
Hang out with Sarajane on Instagram @enneagramandcoffee and @sarajanecase
Order Sarajane's book: The Honest Enneagram
Follow along with Lindsey on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey for tons of honest and heart-challenging posts about faith & relationships, scripture, quotes and encouragement that will call you up in your day-to-day!
If you haven't had a chance to subscribe and give a star rating and review on iTunes, we know you're the kind of girl to give us some feedback! Please take 30 seconds to let us know what you think of Living Easy. Thank you!
Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.
Failure is a fear shared by many, and it is one that keeps us from doing so much of what God has called us to.
One of the most repeated commands in scripture is, 'Do not fear' or 'Fear not' and I believe that we should take that command to heart when considering the gifts and talents that God has given us.
Does the fear of failure have power over you? If so, I encourage you to listen to this quick episode where I share my story and how God has grown me through my fear for His glory.
Follow along with Lindsey on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey for tons of honest and heart-challenging posts about faith & relationships, scripture, quotes and encouragement that will call you up in your day-to-day!
If you haven't had a chance to subscribe and give a star rating and review on iTunes, we know you're the kind of girl to give us some feedback! Please take 30 seconds to let us know what you think of Living Easy. Thank you!
Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.
There is an up-and-coming philosophy of parenting called Gentle Parenting. Today's guest, Dilshad from the popular account @thegentlemamma, is sharing her insight on the differences between this philosophy and that of punitive punishment.
Dilshad grew up in a traditional Indian family with typical punitive punishment. When she had her son, she wanted to re-consider all that had been passed down to her by past generations. She then came across the concept of Gentle Parenting, which basically says: no rewards and no punishments.
On today's episode, Lindsey and Dilshad have a gracious conversation about dealing with anger as a parent (and practical tips to help you stop parenting out of anger), the differences between traditional parenting vs. gentle parenting as well as practical implementations.
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Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
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Tish Carlson loves Jesus, is wife, a mom of 3, and owns multiple businesses - and she also takes depression medication.
On today's episode, Tish gets candid about her struggle with depression and how it has affected these very important roles in her life. She talks about what depression looks like for her (anger, suicidal thoughts) as well as how and why it can look much different for other people.
We discuss the feelings that she has had since she started taking depression medication - the little pink pill - as well as how depression has affected her relationship with Jesus.
She shares her perspective on the common misconception that mental illness is a sin, while sharing her hope in the church’s approach to Christian mental health as a whole.
"Some days, prayer and bible study just aren't enough to fix my depression."
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Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.
Two of the most incredible women (and moms) I know personally, Jennifer Robinson and Melissa Solecki, sat down to talk with me about schooling at home. We are talking all about grace, routines (what has worked and what hasn't), matters of the heart, refinement in your heart as a parent, flexibility and so much more.
Melissa is a traditional homeschool mom and has been for 11 years while Jennifer has always done part homeschooling / part on-campus schooling with her two boys.
On this episode, Jen and Melissa share their personal experiences but also share so many words of wisdom about how to be a mother who desires to honor God in her parenthood.
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Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
Homeschool Curriculum Link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=TvpwfALbKLE
Five time Grammy-nominated artist, Matthew West, is talking with Lindsey Maestas today about how listening well has changed the way he does music and the impact that powerful stories have had on his own life.
Matthew gets honest and discusses his own personal struggles with insecurity and empty striving in spite of his platform and success. They also talk about the important differentiation between seeking God’s will and seeking God’s stamp of approval on our will.
Matthew West shares about his experience writing songs for esteemed artists like Rascal Flatts, Casting Crowns and Vince Gill and also sings to us as he shares one of the most powerful stories that impacted his music.
We check in about his new and exciting project, The Matthew West Podcast, and he shares why he decided to pursue this new venture.
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Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
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Singleness can suck sometimes. But my guest today, Kait Warman, is a single Christian woman in her 30's who believes that there is more to life than just being married and having kids. She wants to remind men and women that they can live a very full life, even in the midst of singleness.
On today's episode of The Living Easy Podcast with Lindsey Maestas, Kait and I talk about all of the things from co-dependency, expectations in new relationships and 'wishing' the wrong man or woman into changing and being 'the one', even when they aren't a good fit.
Most importantly, we are discussing why singleness isn't a "disease", like society often makes it seem, and how you can use that time wisely to grow in joy and honor the Lord.
Kait is a Los Angeles based author, relationship coach, online educator, speaker, podcaster, and founder of Heart of Dating.
In 2018, Kait launched the Heart of Dating Podcast to start a conversation and navigate into the murky waters of dating with her fellow singles. Kait now helps hundreds of men and women on their journey through the conversations on her podcast, 1 on 1 relationship coaching, as well as her online dating and heartbreak courses.
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Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
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Jesus Culture’s Kim Walker Smith is a grammy-nominated artist and today I’m feeling so thankful (and maybe fan-girling a little bit) because she is as lovely and kind as I imagined she would be.
Kim's version of "How He Loves" has been viewed on YouTube over 23 million times and her new album, Wild Heart, will absolutely blow your mind!
On this episode, Kim and I talk all about her past few years, how she walked through a very dry, desert season in her faith and how God brought her out of that season to create her new album, Wild Heart.
She shares hilarious and relatable stories about how motherhood and being on stage have collided and why her husband has been the perfect fit for her unique lifestyle.
We discuss how she has balanced faith in the thick of international fame, how she chose the first single from Wild Heart and she lets us in by sharing her favorite song on the album!
I'm asking Kim some rapid fire questions near the end of the episode - including the craziest rumors she has heard about herself that weren't true, the greatest public misconception about her and Jesus Culture, and the greatest piece of advice she’s received as a mother.
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Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.
On today's emotional and heartfelt episode, I am sharing the lessons that I have learned, the wisdom that has been passed down from women who have gone before me in motherhood while also sharing the mistakes that I’ve made in my home.
I talk about tuning into our children's emotional needs, my tendency to go from 0 to 100 with frustration and how I'm working through that.
I discuss how our responses as parents help to mold our children and why the way that we talk to and about them (even when they're not around) is so important.
Mommas, parenthood is a marathon, not a sprint. We will grow weary if we try to arrive, rather than allowing God to prune and mold us as we walk in the day-to-day of motherhood. Let's do this together.
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Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
She has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to understand theology, pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
I have always been on a fitness rollercoaster. You guys, I LOVE junk food. Way too much. And I am a busy, working, part-time stay-at-home momma and feel like I have zero time for working out. But I have noticed recently how much my lack of exercise or healthy eating impacts not only me, but my family as well.
On today's quick episode, I am sharing 5 tips that truly help me when I feel like I have zero energy or motivation to work out. These are the small things that keep me going and keep me focused on my goals as a momma, a wife and a woman who desires to have self-confidence and gratitude in my life.
1 Timothy reminds us that bodily training is of value and our bodies are also referred to in scripture as a temple. God calls us to care for our bodies and care for ourselves. I think it’s important that we are at least trying our best.
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Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics. She has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
Marriage in the thick of Coronavirus hasn't been easy. And there are both disconnected and connected seasons in marriage. The closeness of relationships fluctuate - and that's entirely normal - but what matters most is how you respond to each season.
On this episode, my husband, Jesse Maestas, and I openly and candidly discuss the struggles we have in our own relationship and the feeling of disconnect that we are currently facing. We talk about what helps us to feel more connected to one another when life is pulling us in opposite directions.
We share the questions that we ask one another to help better understand and communicate. We talk about the importance of apologizing and repentance in relationships and how to argue or disagree in a healthy way.
Jesse discusses the importance of pursuing your wife, date nights and why we (as wives) must realize that men cannot read our minds.
It is important that we continue to build a biblical marriage with trust, respect and understanding - and we hope that our honest conversations encourage you to fight for the same.
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Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.
On today's episode of The Living Easy Podcast with Lindsey Maestas, Lindsey talks with her friend, Jehava Brown, about how to talk with young children about racism.
It’s easy for us to say, “I will talk with my children once they get a bit older”, but statistics show that children begin to see racial differences as young as toddler age, so they’re acknowledging these differences before we have a chance to talk about them.
Jehava shares practical ways to have these conversations while pointing children back to the Gospel. She also discusses what her conversations with her boys have been like in her home and how kindness always leads the way.
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Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics. She has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
We’ve had so much overwhelm lately. But what I don’t feel like we’ve had enough of is hope and encouragement, and reminders that there is more than the eye can see.
On this short episode, I'm sharing what God placed on my heart on my drive home last night. Whether you are lying down for bed or waking up and preparing for the day ahead, I am sharing Truth in hopes that it gives you rest and peace
Friends, we need to remember who we are and our purpose - or we will quickly become broken and defeated. We are living for the Kingdom of God and not for what is temporary on this earth.
Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics. She has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
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Jesse and I had the goal of owning rentals and flipping homes before we were married at the age of 21. We started by purchasing a very inexpensive home in a not-so-safe neighborhood (and getting broken into) - but the rest is history.
On today's episode, I am sharing our story of how we got started with fixer uppers and purchasing rentals, where we invest our money and why we have so many savings accounts.
I discuss our children's education fund, Dave Ramsey's motto of 'live like nobody else now so that you can live like nobody else' and how you can start super small.
We use YouTube to figure a lot of things out and still have so much to learn, but by being faithful with our money, tithing and giving generously, we know that God will provide and guide us - and He will do the same for you!
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On Part Two of our Postpartum Psychosis with Lindsey Barnsley, she is discussing her experience in the psychiatric hospital. She talks about her theory about The Pope, her belief that construction workers were carpenters from the Bible and what she believed she escaped from.
She talks about her experience with Child Protective Services and why her husband didn't tell her they were coming.
Lindsey also discusses the importance of communicating with others during the postpartum experience and how she has found healing through this difficult experience.
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My real life friend, Lindsey Barnsley, is sharing her vulnerable experience as a normal momma with a newborn - going about her daily routine - to days later being in a mental institution for postpartum psychosis.
She shares about the hallucinations that she had, the lies that she believed - which included a sex trafficking ring, familial sexual abuse, a "cheating spouse" and her experience in a psychiatric hospital while her newborn baby and toddler were at home.
Postpartum Anxiety and Postpartum Depression are becoming more of a conversation, although most women still do not report mood changes after having a baby. Postpartum Psychosis is far more rare, and is the most severe form of postpartum psychiatric illness.
It is a rare event that occurs in approximately 1 to 2 per 1000 women after childbirth. Its presentation is often dramatic, with onset of symptoms as early as the first 48 to 72 hours after delivery.
We dig deep into topics like these to bring awareness and to remind women that they are never alone.
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Studies show that men playing video games is cited as a cause in 15% of divorce cases. But video games aren't the only struggle - sports, time with friends cars and other hobbies can all create difficulty if not handled wisely.
Marriage takes compromise - and that includes finding balance in activities that each person enjoys doing alone. Jesse and Lindsey have argued over the topic of hobbies since they were first married. But 8 1/2 years later, they are not perfect, but they have learned a lot.
They share what they have gained from counselors and their own experiences, they discuss the changes that they've implemented to make life more enjoyable and how they have learned to use communication and shared responsibilities to create joy in their home.
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My life was messy for a long time. Jumping from relationship to relationship, sexual promiscuity, unhealthy friendships and a heck of a lot of hurt. But God.
On today's episode, I share my story in detail in hopes of reminding other girls and women that they aren't alone and that God does have a future and a hope for each one of you.
If you have heard pieces of this story before, I encourage you to listen again. I have felt more freedom in this past year to share more honestly and openly about the people who have hurt me and how I have hurt myself - but most importantly, what I have learned through it all.
I discuss how I started over with purity in my relationship with my now-husband and how we waited until marriage. I discuss the struggles that Jesse and I have had to overcome because of my past and how God has walked with me through it all.
If you have struggled in any way with singleness, desiring attention, grieving past relationships or healing from sin, this message if for you. I pray it encourages you to see the mighty power of God through one small story.
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Amanda Ferguson bares her soul in this conversation about her messy childhood. She discusses how she learned, at a very young age, to numb her emotions and to not discuss the things that made her uncomfortable.
She longed for a healthy relationship with her father as she watched her dad cook drugs in her kitchen and gamble away their money which perpetuated their battle of living in poverty.
She shares the heartbreaking story of being sexually molested in the most unfathomable of locations. But God! Amanda also shares about her current pregnancy with her 4th baby, the healthy dynamic of her family and how she has taught her little ones to express her emotions openly.
Your heart will break as you hear her story but you'll be filled with hope and encouragement as you see how God has helped her to heal in spite of her circumstances.
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After three miscarriages and three high-risk pregnancies, Desiree Maestas has faced a lot of heartache and confusion. Her complications have challenged and strengthened her relationship with God.
On today's episode, Desiree (my sweet sister-in-law) shares the experience of her losses - both physical and emotional - and how having an Rh negative blood type has caused her body to treat her babies as foreign objects, and how she fought to keep them.
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Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
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Finding (and keeping) friendships as an adult isn't as easy as it used to be. But we heal when we have people. Loneliness has the same effect on mortality as smoking 15 cigarettes in a day.
On today's episode, Rebekah Lyons discusses the causes and effects that loneliness has on us as individuals and the power that friendship has on our emotional development and stability.
She discusses the importance of being vulnerable with one another (and how to open up when you aren't used to it) and the importance of being a friend who reciprocates feelings, conversation and intentionality.
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Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
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Physical and emotional self-care don't only include face masks and long, silent showers. We have the power to increase our joy and shift our perspective of life by the words that we speak (aloud and to ourselves), choosing self-discipline in the hard things (like meal planning and exercise) and being intentional with our sex lives.
On this episode, Lindsey dives in to the importance of self control and 10 ways that you can increase your joy in this way.
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Just like they say on the airplane: It's important that you put your mask on first before you put anyone else’s on. If you’re taking good care of yourself, everyone else feels the effects.
On part one of the 2-part series for Self Care, Lindsey is discussing 5 habits that every girl should have for the practice of self care.
She discusses why you should write down what you're thankful for, why fasting is essential for the Christian (and how to do it properly according to God's word), how to unplug and offers fresh ideas for serving your neighbors and your loved ones.
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Isolation has been really difficult for so many of us - but why? Why is this so challenging to our minds and our hearts? We believe that knowledge is power and understanding the cause of the emotions that we're feeling can help us to overcome them through faith and wisdom.
On today's episode, Jesse and Lindsey Maestas discuss a variety of causes of confusion and frustration - from relationship issues and parenting together to new life roles and a new normal. They strive to offer insight and encouragement to help you find comfort in knowing that you aren't alone in the many feelings that you may be experiencing and share reminders that will bring peace to your heart.
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On today's episode, Rachel Van Kluyve and Lindsey Maestas are discussing what it's like to have fancy taste on a Target budget. They share their top tips for making a house your 'own' and finding your very own style. Rachel talks about her favorite places to shop for inexpensive home items and Lindsey shares 6 essential tips that everyone should know about home decor.
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The struggle between extrovert and introvert is real!
On episode 1 of this new mini-series, Lindsey talks with her husband, Jesse Maestas, about the many thoughts, projects and differences that they have navigated through in the thick of COVID-19.
They discuss the silly things that they've begun doing together, the project list that you might want to take on (or not!) and the hopeful truths that they've been focusing on. Lindsey addresses idolatry and crutches and shares verses that she has memorized in this time.
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Being a momma can be a rollercoaster of emotions and parenting alongside our spouses can sometimes feel the same.
On today’s episode, Jennie Lusko and I discuss overcoming mom guilt, instilling kindness and godliness in our children and what to do when our children grow up and actively choose sin.
Jennie shares about the parenting tensions and disagreements that she and her husband, Pastor Levi Lusko, have had and how they have learn to come together as ‘one’ in those situations. She shares about her own sensitivities as a mom and how she has learned to find balance with those convictions. She discusses her new book, Fight to Flourish, and why she believes it is so important to not bloom where you’re planted, but to water, weed and grow. She encourages women to 'be' right where God has them and to allow Him to do the work that only He can do. **Psstt....Friends, if you wouldn’t mind, would you please take a quick second to rate + review this podcast episode?!
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Alanna Garcia has been one of my best friends for over 20 years. She is an old soul, a woman who pours wisdom into my life and leads her life with a heart of sincere compassion. We have seen the best and worst of one another, and one thing that we struggle with equally is fear of man, insecurity and striving for perfectionism.
On today's episode, Alanna and I share vulnerably about their pasts and how fear and insecurity have impacted our lives and what we have learned from it. We talk about hyper-criticism, living authentically and how to stop apologizing for 'taking up space'.
We laugh often and share our struggles and biblical encouragement in hopes that you will feel comfortable and challenged to move forward from the internal battles that you face as an individual.
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Do you feel like you need a pretty coffee mug and picture-perfect setup before you can open your Bible? Do you rely on pretty Pinterest verses or Christian Instagram captions as the basis of your faith and knowledge of God? If so, you will quickly find that that won't outlast life's storms - and it surely won't offer you salvation or an assurance of your faith.
On today's episode, Phylicia Masonheimer and Lindsey Maestas are discussing the importance of knowing God's word for yourself. She shares practical steps and tips regarding how to study the Bible and truly understand it on your own.
Phylicia also discusses her new book, Stop Calling Me Beautiful, about finding soul-deep strength in a skin deep world. This book is full of SO much wisdom and challenging encouragement. It will leave you longing for more of Jesus - and nothing less.
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Friendships can be difficult. Sometimes they change and shift organically. Other times, they end painfully.
On today's episode, Lindsey is sharing about her recent experience with two very difficult friendships that she has had to say goodbye to. She shares her sinful desire to talk about it again and again to make it 'go away' or to simply feel better and how she battled that. She discusses her longing for fairness and justice and how God re-directed her prayers which, in turn, re-directed her heart.
If you have friendships that have changed seasons or are dealing with someone who has really hurt you, this episode will encourage and challenge you to place Jesus above all else.
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Sometimes we just really get in our own way, don’t we? We ignore God’s calling on our lives because we’re fearful, insecure or we don’t even know where to begin. On today's episode, Dallas Woodburn is challenging us to stop overcomplicating our dreams and our goals. She talks about how we can be a blessing to others when we stop focusing inward and begin looking outward. She shares practical steps on how you can stop procrastinating, fight that Impostor Syndrome you’ve been facing and get out of your own way! Author Dallas Woodburn is an author of her own books and also has had multiple pieces of work in the famous book, Chicken Soup for the Soul. She wants to encourage people to not allow rejection or fear to dictate their lives, and that’s exactly what she’s doing on today’s episode!
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God has recently placed it on my heart to builda life for my family, rather than allowing life to just happento us.
On today's episode, I am discussing 9 ways that we can create a wonderful childhood and a God-honoring and memorable life for our children.
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- Pay attention to what they love and get involved
- Get present, get messy and get silly
- Get outdoors
- A gratitude journal and bedtime talk
- The dinner table
- Allow them to come to you with anything
- Traditions, Travel, Comfort Zones and New Experiences
- Serving Together
- Surround Yourself with Community
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Christian Therapist Quinn Kelly is a wife, mother of four, blogger, speaker, podcaster and licensed marriage and family therapist that is committed to encouraging others in life and faith.
On this episode, Lindsey and Quinn are discussing the struggle of jealousy and envy and how it impacts us as a whole. They talk about their own personal struggles of witnessing the success of others, the ugly game of comparison and how to practically and biblically fight against the temptation to envy.
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- Website: www.renewyoupodcast.com , www.sanctificationandspitup.com
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Sex is a God thing. Sex is a good thing.
God created sex, not only for reproduction, but also for pleasure and for strengthening the emotional aspect of your marriage.
In this episode, Jesse and Lindsey reference biblical scripture to encourage couples in their own sex lives. They give practical tips that will help you "spice it up" while also reminding listeners of the calling to respect and love God and one another above all else. They answer the question, "When is it okay to take a break from one another?" and discuss the 'I'm tired' response, being intentional and having FUN. Enjoy! ;)
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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Megan McNamee from Feeding Littles answers ALL of our questions about feeding babies, toddlers and children!
The questions include:
- How do I know if my toddler is getting enough nutrition in their meals?
- What are your top 3 pieces of advice to parents struggling with feeding their children?
- Should we let our kids go to bed hungry?
- What is an alternative to hiding vegetables in my children’s food if they won’t eat them any other way?
- What is baby-led weaning and what is your opinion on it?
- Where can my baby get their protein if they won’t eat meat?
- What is your opinion on drinking cows milk from childhood and up to adulthood?
How should I treat dessert?
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If you have ever wondered what it's like to be a foster parent, look no further! My friend, Amanda Carpenter, is talking about the good, the bad, the stigmas, the struggles and everything in between. She touches on the importance of sharing real life on social media and why "impressing is exhausting". Lindsey and Amanda discuss the 'white savior complex' and how it made its way into - and out of - Amanda's home and heart.
I wish I lived next door to Ashley Abercrombie. Her heart for people and for the TRUTH was so refreshing to me that I wanted to hear her talk for as long as I possibly could.
Ashley is an author of an incredible, eye-opening book, Rise of the Truth Teller, and is an all-around faithful, wise and kind woman.
On today's episode, Ashley shares the importance of telling the truth about ourselves, rather than telling everyone the truth about other people. She discusses the importance of opening up in vulnerability in order to find genuine freedom in your life. She asks the hard-hitting and important question: what does it mean to value integrity over image?
Beth McCord, from Your Enneagram Coach,simplifies the deep truths of the Enneagram from a biblical perspective. On this episode, Lindsey and Beth discuss communication styles, the number one thing that you need to know about each Enneagram number and how to use the Enneagram to truly strengthen and understand your relationships in a much deeper way.
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From small shops to departments stores, this Holiday 2019 Gift Guide was created for women who spend a lot of time serving others and working hard!
I am also sharing three really great ways to keep this holiday season budget-friendly and to keep excessive toys at a minimum.
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For the kids:
Cuddle + Kind Dolls
Planted Seed Company
MB Styled Toys and Decor
For You:
Sarah Lou Co. Throw Blanket
Tumble Jewelry
Impressing is Exhausting Cap
Get Too Attached Sweater
TRUFF Hot Sauce
SPANX Leggings
Charcuterie Boards
Anthropologie Volcano Candle
AWAY Luggage
Madewell Jeans
Lingerie Moonlight Pajamas
Emotional manipulation, taunting and undermining are just a few ways that women might disrespect their spouses. On this episode, Lindsey and her husband, Jesse, discuss the way that women can love their husbands better and also calls men up and forward to be men and honor their wives and families.
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Blog Post: 10 Ways a Wife Disrespects Her Husband (Without Even Realizing It)
Busyness doesn't always mean effectiveness. On today's episode, Melissa Lin talks about leaving her 9-5 for an entrepreneurial job as an online coach. She shares her story of leaving the traditional plan that her Chinese family had for her in order to chase her dreams. We discuss the importance of living in the 'now', how to be productive and fight procrastination and the importance of prioritizing your life!
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A healthy, happy and emotionally safe home begins with you - right now! On part 1 of this discussion, Lindsey shares the ONE thing that every solid and joyful family has in common. She discusses the importance of listening thoroughly and the damage that is done every time we tune out or ignore our children or spouse. She shares what it means to live out your faith day-to-day and how asking your family for forgiveness can change the entire dynamic in your home.
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Blog Post Mentions: 15 Questions to Ask Your Spouse to Strengthen Your Marriage
Which sees your eyes more: your phone or the people you love?
In this episode, Lindsey is discussing the impact that our phones continue to have on us spiritually, physically and mentally. She shares what the Bible says about our smart phone addictions and how we can begin to conquer the mindless scrolling in order to get our lives back.
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Your early circumstances don’t have to set the tone for the rest of your life. We are responsible for how we respond to those circumstances.
Fighting our desire to live in complacency and feeling let down when expectations of others disappoint us are a few things that lead to a negative mindset. On this episode, Lindsey's husband, Jesse Maestas, discusses how he responds to hard circumstances with the goal of fighting a negative mindset.
The Lord of hosts has sworn: “As I have planned, so shall it be, and as I have purposed, so shall it stand. Isaiah 14:24
By yielding our rights to God, we can respond to life with patience and teachable hearts.
Cutting costs can be really challenging and overwhelming. Today I am sharing a few tips that have cut our spending money in half as a family - and they are really easy to do!
If it helps you to see all of the information written out, I have shared this in a blog post as well!
https://sparrowsandlily.com/how-we-cut-our-monthly-spending-in-half/
CEO Betsy Mikesell and CEO Angie White have created a product that is seen all over Instagram and Pinterest. Their multi-million dollar company, Beddys, has seen 200% growth every year - and for good reason. On this episode, Betsy and Angie discuss how they got to where they're at, how the dealt with fear in the pursuit of business and what tips and tricks have helped them along the way.
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This season of life is hard. In our early 20's, we were attending weddings, talking about building families and traveling without restraint. But now, we are witnessing divorces of the friends who got married. We may not be in the financial position that we thought we would be in at this age. Our parents are getting older and experiencing health issues. We may not have fulfilled the goals that we had set for ourselves.
It's hard and weird.
But God.
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Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
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Allie Casazza, the queen of organization and minimalism, discusses how to get your motherhood and your life back by cutting down on the clutter. We discuss keeping it simple for the holidays, how de-cluttering can strengthen your faith and how you can get your precious time back - even in the busiest seasons of life.
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Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.
Welcome to the intro episode of the Living Easy Podcast! I'm so happy to have you guys. Today I'm sharing 7 Pieces of Advice That Have Changed My Life!
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Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.
On this episode, you will hear practical tips for creating a less stressful, less chaotic approach to your day-to-day life. From swallowing your frog to numerically listing out your tasks, these are tips that have eased Lindsey's mind and allowed her life to run much more smoothly.
This episode was previously published on Milk and Honey (my past podcast), but it was one of our #1 most downloaded episodes, so I figured I might as well share it again! Enjoy!
Follow along with Lindsey on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey for tons of honest and heart-challenging posts about faith & relationships, scripture, quotes and encouragement that will call you up in your day-to-day!
If you haven't had a chance to subscribe and give a star rating and review on iTunes, we know you're the kind of girl to give us some feedback! Please take 30 seconds to let us know what you think of Living Easy. Thank you!
Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.
Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.
Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.