It’s our 160th episode and our final show for a while. We’re talking about what we’ve learned about being complete today after talking about it every Friday for a year. Evan talks about being more willing to take imperfect action and how freeing that is. Liz talks about helpful it is to use her whole self in the current situation. You can always go back and listen to our other episodes! We have enough for you to listen daily (week days) for an entire year. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Pu...
Aug 31, 2018•15 min•Ep. 260
Are you working hard on ministry but know inside that you’re lonely? There is a way to stay vulnerable and keep reaching out. The CSCs are the way out of that isolation. Today we’re talking about connection, but really, all the CSCs (Calm, Surrender, Centered, Connected, & Complete) give us the ability to be connected to God and others in a healthy way. You don’t want to have to wait 35 years to ever express your feelings, especially if you’re suppressing resentment—that just looks like lash...
Aug 30, 2018•13 min•Ep. 259
When you are centered, you are freed up to act in spite of the chaos, to shine like a light, to be whatever God designed you to be. Liz talks about her favorite homework that keeps her centered, and Evan talks about how nice it is not not be a social chameleon. It is important to distinguish within yourself the hard-wired things you can’t change and the caught and taught stuff that can and should be changing as you mature. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Podca...
Aug 29, 2018•13 min•Ep. 258
Surrender is the quickest route to peace—way more effective than squashing emotions. When we try to control our situation, it just ends up getting us stuck at point A instead of getting us closer to point B. It is possible to have much better self-talk through surrender. We don’t want to be double-minded. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EEDCast/ Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @E...
Aug 28, 2018•11 min•Ep. 257
You grab onto Calm by letting go, and it just takes a second. This week we are reflecting back on what we’ve learned making the show for an entire year! It used to seem normal to be swept away by overwhelm. It also seemed like staying calm depended on circumstances. Evan & Liz discuss how their thoughts have changed. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EEDCast/ Twitter: @AKindOfLying ...
Aug 27, 2018•13 min•Ep. 256
In 2 Corinthians, Paul talks about how the troubles of the world are not eternal—how he fixes his eyes on what is unseen because what is seen is temporary. Through prayer, we too can have a real-world perspective. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EEDCast/ Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com Liz’s book: Tales From A Spacious Place Music by: Nu Skiffle Briga...
Aug 24, 2018•12 min•Ep. 255
Do you have anxiety about prayer? What words do you use? Isn't prayer the job of pastors and priests? We’re going to talk about the nuts and bolts of prayer some today. Do we need to pray with lots of fancy words? How does “pray without ceasing” work? Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EEDCast/ Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com Liz’s book: Tales From A Spa...
Aug 23, 2018•13 min•Ep. 254
What does it mean to seek God with a whole heart? Do you sometimes stop yourself from praying about things are are too small for God to be concerned with? There are no such things though. Nothing happens in your life that makes God say, “I didn't see that coming!” Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EEDCast/ Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com Liz’s book: Tal...
Aug 22, 2018•13 min•Ep. 253
When God says ‘no’ to our prayers. We’re asking in faith for the best things we know how to ask for, and yet God still says ‘no’ sometimes. Our understanding of good and God’s understanding of good are different, but they should be growing closer together as we grow spiritually. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EEDCast/ Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com ...
Aug 21, 2018•14 min•Ep. 252
The God who created the universe is giving you instant access through prayer. He pays attention to you. We have a God who listens! You don’t have to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders or do wild things to get God’s attention. His ears are ready to listen. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EEDCast/ Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com Liz’s book:...
Aug 20, 2018•12 min•Ep. 251
Despair is disconnect from reality. Your reality is full of hope because you have been created by God for a purpose. Unfortunately, it’s too easy in our culture to get swept away with distraction and get caught up in despair. Try to remember the unseen things like God’s faithfulness because, like we said earlier in the week, hope is invisible. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EEDCast/ ...
Aug 17, 2018•9 min•Ep. 250
Hope is anchored on the person of Jesus, not our situation. God is sovereign. Job talks about no plan of God being thwarted. God loves us. Wants the best for us. Works everything for the good of those who love Him. God is holy. He uses His power perfectly and will never take advantage of us. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EEDCast/ Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEve...
Aug 16, 2018•12 min•Ep. 249
What’s the best way to get the best life? By doing what God created you to do. Being someone created by God for a purpose should fill us with hope. We are able to trust that He has a destiny in mind for us even if we can’t see what that may be right now. There is freedom there. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EEDCast/ Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com L...
Aug 15, 2018•12 min•Ep. 248
The instructions are a short-cut to get us where we want to go. But how often do you try to blaze your own trail instead of trusting the designer? Being in scripture will always remind us to remember. If you don’t have a plan and method to remember God’s faithfulness, you’re going to drift. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EEDCast/ Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEver...
Aug 14, 2018•13 min•Ep. 247
Lack of hope freezes you in life. Things are overwhelming without hope. This week, we talk about how hope is invisible. It’s tricky because hope requires faith. Without hope, calm is impossible. We can trust that God is working things out now, not just in the future. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EEDCast/ Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com Liz’s book: ...
Aug 13, 2018•13 min•Ep. 246
Jesus is emotionally available. How often do we avoid going with someone into their emotions? In the story of Lazarus, we see Jesus weeping over His friend and for others’ loss. We are called to take the time to explore our emotions with others—to accept them from others, even when we don’t understand them. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EEDCast/ Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs ...
Aug 10, 2018•14 min•Ep. 245
Bitterness, isolation and jadedness are aspects of the darkness getting in the way of our connection with God and others. We’re looking at the stories of Mary and Martha today. In the first story, Martha can only complain about Mary not working with her. In the second story, Martha is looking for a connection with Jesus over the death of her brother. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EE...
Aug 09, 2018•15 min•Ep. 244
Our culture values the “you deserve it” and “watch out for #1” attitude. Of course, this kills relationships. Therefore, selflessness gets noticed because it’s very unusual. Christianity is the only religion we’ve found that balances love of God, self, and others. Discipline is a great way to combat selfish tendencies. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EEDCast/ Twitter: @AKindOfLying @E...
Aug 08, 2018•10 min•Ep. 243
Our need for grace and a savior never changes, no matter how much we change in our spiritual development. The darkness in the way of surrender is pride, independence, & individuality. These three areas are a lie—a mask across reality. Being a light-bearer in the arena of surrender is going to stir up pain. The light we need here is humility, dependence, and vulnerability. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: h...
Aug 07, 2018•11 min•Ep. 242
Your ministry is to shed light in a dark world. The darkness takes many forms. The darkness that steals your calm is busyness and feelings of overwhelm. We live in a loud world, so using quiet in your ministry may be a path to peace. It’s certainly counter cultural! We look at examples from Jesus’ ministry when He was able to remain calm in stressful situations. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.fac...
Aug 06, 2018•12 min•Ep. 241
How do you, as a leader, let go of regret? How do you allow yourself to take imperfect action? Regrets tend to grow like snowballs if you don’t deal with them. Evan & Liz Frerichs discuss the important distinction between regrets and repentance. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EEDCast/ Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com Liz’s book: Tales From A Spaci...
Aug 03, 2018•13 min•Ep. 240
Leadership isn't words, it’s actions. Like faith, it’s not about what we say—it’s what we do. Anyone who demands submission is not a good leader. Good leaders always hold the needs of those they lead above their own needs. Stop chasing respect and power. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EEDCast/ Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com Liz’s book: Tales From A ...
Aug 02, 2018•13 min•Ep. 239
God will push us beyond our comfort zone, but He will never push you to not be yourself. We look at the story of Naomi and Ruth today as an example of quiet but powerful leadership. In the body of believers, God will push you to change, but you will never grow out of being an “eye” or a “toe” or whatever your calling is. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EEDCast/ Twitter: @AKindOfLying ...
Aug 01, 2018•13 min•Ep. 238
Every leader has volunteered to put aside their own personal safety and agenda for someone else’s benefit. Powerful examples include parents, pastors, scout leaders, and coaches. It’s no cake walk. It’s important for every Christian to realize they are leaders, whether they want to be or not. And if we spend our energy trying to avoid suffering, we will not be an effective leader. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebo...
Jul 31, 2018•11 min•Ep. 237
Being a leader is the call of every Christian. But when we take our eyes off Jesus and get distracted, we make our lives difficult and lose calm. Unfortunately, stress is contagious. Fortunately, calm is contagious too—like Jesus when he was sleeping in the boat during the storm. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EEDCast/ Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com...
Jul 30, 2018•13 min•Ep. 236
“The degree of our faithfulness is a direct result of our regard for God’s faithfulness” ~ Beth Moore. Faith is about your actions, not your feelings. God’s desire for you is to develop into your best self—the person He designed you to become. His desire for you is to lack nothing like it says in James 1:2-8. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EEDCast/ Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerich...
Jul 27, 2018•12 min•Ep. 235
There is room, even in prayer, for doubt. Our attitude when we come to God is important. We can come to break down or build-up our connection to God. Greater faith goes through a process of filtering out doubts through investigation and prayer. So be encouraged in your doubts; if you come honestly to God with them, He will sort them out and your faith will grow. We discuss James 5:1-8 and John 20:24-31. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Sticher and You...
Jul 26, 2018•11 min•Ep. 234
We read in James 1 that the way to ‘lacking nothing’ is by asking for wisdom. Does that make any sense to you? What we are asking God for shows us what’s in our hearts. Are you using prayer to attempt to change circumstances or to mature in faith? Liz shares about how once God changed her ‘be,’ she was able to be calm for the first time in her life despite similar circumstances. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook...
Jul 25, 2018•13 min•Ep. 233
Do you dare ask God for the things you want or need? What if He says ‘no’? But Jesus says we have not because we ask not. What would it take for you to ask God for anything in faith? We discuss James 1:5-8 again as well as James 1:16-18. The James passage talks bout God as the father of lights, giving every good thing his children. When we understand God’s character, we are freer to ask Him for the good things He wants to give us. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Goog...
Jul 24, 2018•12 min•Ep. 232
Stress is an indicator of a lack of faith. Too harsh? Just ask yourself the question, “Do I trust God in [insert thing you’re stressed about]?” Your answer may surprise you. We’re not called to blind faith. We have many examples of God’s faithfulness to observe and base our faith on. This should eliminate doubt. We discuss James 1:5-8 and Mark 9: “I do believe, help my unbelief!” Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Faceboo...
Jul 23, 2018•13 min•Ep. 231
