You can’t have exactly the same feeling about the holidays as you’ve had in the past because you’re not the same person you were. Franticly pursuing the magic of Christmas may end up stealing your joy and peace. It’s important to be prepared for intentional interactions, but it’s equally important to let go and be in the moment when the moment comes. We also can’t forget that it’s up to us, as individuals, to remember the reason for Christmas: Jesus. Epic Every Day is available on iTunes, Google...
Nov 03, 2017•16 min•Ep. 55
Sometimes we need to ask good questions to avoid hearing Uncle Casper’s fishing story for the 50th time. By just asking why fishing is so important, we have an opportunity to work on that relationship. Or ask how did he got into it. These are the kinds of intentional questions that help us get to know these most important people in our lives at gatherings this holiday season. Epic Every Day is available on iTunes, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Join our Facebook group ! Twitter: @AKindOfLying...
Nov 02, 2017•15 min•Ep. 54
The holidays tend to bring out a past or politer or nastier version of ourselves. As adults, we need to take an inventory and somehow decide which family norms to keep and which to change. Evan & Liz talk about how God made you in a certain way and that’s the person you’re supposed to be—move from that center. Epic Every Day is available on iTunes, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Join our Facebook group ! Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com Liz'z book: Tales F...
Nov 01, 2017•16 min•Ep. 53
God’s plan sometimes shines through most strongly in the unexpected. How do we respond with grace when our plans get ruined? Is it possible to see the potential turmoil of time with extended family as a healing/growing opportunity? God is big enough to manage all of it. Epic Every Day is available on iTunes, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Join our Facebook group ! Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com Liz'z book: Tales From A Spacious Place Music by: Nu Skiffle Bri...
Oct 31, 2017•16 min•Ep. 52
It’s not too early or too late to make a plan for surviving the holidays. How is it that they always sneak up on us? Evan and Liz Frerichs aren’t sure, but we are sure that it’s possible to get ready and have a meaningful holiday without it being perfect. We discuss ways to hang onto calm in today’s episode. Fly lady’s holiday control journal: http://www.flylady.net/i/pdf/hoj_coj.pdf Epic Every Day is available on iTunes, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Join our Facebook group ! Twitter: @AKin...
Oct 30, 2017•15 min•Ep. 51
The hard work of being complete is not just busy work, but you never really graduate in this life either. As you do the work, God increases peace and deepens your connections Himself, the people in your life, and the world around you—resulting in a more complete, fulfilling life. Today Evan & Liz discuss practical ways to strive for completeness in the Christian life. Here’s what we’ve talked about so far this week: Mon: Personal compartmentalization Tues: Addictions Wed: Not being in the pr...
Oct 27, 2017•18 min•Ep. 50
Ever heard of the elephant in the room? Today Evan and Liz Frerichs talk about the elephant in your heart: an emotional problem that, if left unattended, grows gigantic, consuming resources. But there are ways to tame the elephant. Ways like Tapping/EFT—which helps remove negative emotional compound interest—and writing overwhelm lists. Epic Every Day is available on iTunes, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Join our Facebook group ! Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow....
Oct 26, 2017•17 min•Ep. 49
A wise man once said, “Worry is sending your mind someplace that does not exist.” When we’re consumed with worry (anxiety about the future) or bitterness (a kind of anxiety about the past), we are no longer in the real world—the here and now. Epic Every Day is available on iTunes, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Join our Facebook group ! Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com Liz'z book: Tales From A Spacious Place Music by: Nu Skiffle Brigade used under creative com...
Oct 25, 2017•18 min•Ep. 48
We’re all addicted to something. You can tell a coping mechanism by how you feel after you do it—are you refreshed and more ready to engage with the world around or are you more isolated and irritable? Evan & Liz Frerichs talk about ways to get back to surrender and peace from the throws of an addiction. Epic Every Day is available on iTunes, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Join our Facebook group ! Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com Liz'z book: Tales From A ...
Oct 24, 2017•17 min•Ep. 47
Aesop says “please all and you please none.” Are you acting a part or suppressing a part of yourself so thoroughly that if someone saw your true self, they’d be shocked? Compartmentalization adds to the culture of “you don’t know me!” However, that’s not a fair accusation if we hide ourselves. Compartmentalization enshrines the stuff you’re trying to ignore--negative feelings or personality traits--and then they’re stuck and they never change. Epic Every Day is available on iTunes, Google Play, ...
Oct 23, 2017•16 min•Ep. 46
45 episodes in and we’re still talking about the CSCs! But they’re still relevant considering our society seems designed to isolate or only interact in the social media echo chamber. It takes intentionality and time to make and maintain connection. Evan and Liz Frerichs talk about the benefits of putting in the work. Epic Every Day is available on iTunes, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Join our Facebook group ! Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com Liz'z book: Tale...
Oct 20, 2017•16 min•Ep. 45
Does going deeper in a friendship or starting a new relationship cause fear? Do you tend to push into your relationships only to see them fall apart? You may hesitate to trust or trust too soon. Evan and Liz Frerichs discuss the fine balance it takes to build intimacy in friendship. Epic Every Day is available on iTunes, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Join our Facebook group ! Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com Liz'z book: Tales From A Spacious Place Music by: N...
Oct 19, 2017•16 min•Ep. 43
Fear shuts down vulnerability before intimacy can happen. Evan and Liz Frerichs talk about how we all think we won’t be accepted by various groups. But no matter how many people reject us, the scales will always tip towards being chosen and beloved by God. Epic Every Day is available on iTunes, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Join our Facebook group ! Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com Liz'z book: Tales From A Spacious Place Music by: Nu Skiffle Brigade used unde...
Oct 18, 2017•17 min•Ep. 44
If you’re too busy to connect, you’re not prioritizing well. Good connection is worth the stress of setting it up. Evan and Liz Frerichs discuss how it takes two to make relationships work and how each person brings baggage as well as productivity. Epic Every Day is available on iTunes, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Join our Facebook group ! Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com Liz'z book: Tales From A Spacious Place Music by: Nu Skiffle Brigade used under creati...
Oct 17, 2017•16 min•Ep. 42
Rugged individualism poses some big problems to the Christian life which is a life lived in community—a spiritual family. Rugged individualism is also a sure way to shoot yourself in the foot when it comes to accomplishments. We don’t get anything done by ourselves. Epic Every Day is available on iTunes, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Join our Facebook group ! Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com Liz'z book: Tales From A Spacious Place Music by: Nu Skiffle Brigade...
Oct 16, 2017•16 min•Ep. 41
Firefighter-mode is a result of moving through life off-centered, moving independent of your relationship with God. Side effects of this lifestyle may include an abundance of pet peeves, finding yourself in energy draining situations, and forcing yourself to do something because of piety or shame. But there is a way out! Moving from center increases peace. Join our Facebook group ! Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com Liz'z book: Tales From A Spacious Place Music by:...
Oct 13, 2017•16 min•Ep. 40
How do you define your self-worth? Evan & Liz Frerichs take a crack at it and offer some ideas about how to make sure the value we come up with is accurate. An accurate self-worth can act as a shield against others’ false definitions of who we are as Christians. Join our Facebook group ! Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com Liz'z book: Tales From A Spacious Place Music by: Nu Skiffle Brigade used under creative commons license...
Oct 12, 2017•16 min•Ep. 39
Why is it so hard to keep track of the closest person to you—yourself? If we’re not intentional, all manner of outside forces will attempt to define who we truly are. Even if we can keep these external ideas at bay, we will again get into trouble trying to self-define. There has be a third option. Join our Facebook group ! Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com Liz'z book: Tales From A Spacious Place Music by: Nu Skiffle Brigade used under creative commons license...
Oct 11, 2017•16 min•Ep. 38
The invisible hands of culture are gentle until you try to deviate from the norm. Engaging in the CSCs (Being Calm, Surrender, Centered, Connected, & Complete) will make the work of those hands evident. Evan and Liz Frerichs discuss ways to determine the internal and external forces trying to keep you out of the Slipstream. Join our Facebook group ! Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com Liz'z book: Tales From A Spacious Place Music by: Nu Skiffle Brigade used unde...
Oct 10, 2017•16 min•Ep. 37
The heart is the wellspring of life – your passionate and adventurous side. But often as Christians, we favor our head—the logical, security seeking side. Evan and Liz Frerichs discuss ways Christians can engage in our God-given passions to get out of a rut. Our safety and security rest solely on God and that should free us to push back when our head is trying to cripple us with caution. Join our Facebook group ! Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com Liz'z book: Tales...
Oct 09, 2017•17 min•Ep. 36
Life is meant to be lived in the slipstream—the place where your actions and God’s will sync up. This is the place where the work you get done is happening through surrender and no significant effort of your own. Evan and Liz Frerichs have been talking all week about how surrender is the entry to the slipstream, and today we cover practical ways to do just that. Join our Facebook group ! Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com Liz'z book: Tales From A Spacious Place Mus...
Oct 06, 2017•17 min•Ep. 35
The struggle is real, and it’s mostly inside of you. Surrender gets that struggle out into the open where God can do His work. When you refuse to let go of a problem, you are guaranteed to crash and burn. Evan and Liz Frerichs challenge you to ask someone close to you what vices you may use to avoid true surrender. Join our Facebook group ! Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com Liz'z book: Tales From A Spacious Place Music by: Nu Skiffle Brigade used under creative co...
Oct 05, 2017•15 min•Ep. 34
It’s too easy to treat a mistake as a roadblock. When progress comes to a grinding halt, it’s really difficult to get moving again. Part of surrender is trusting God is big enough to handle our mistakes. Evan and Liz Frerichs also talk about how running 100 MPH on the hamster wheel of life may look impressive, but it doesn’t get you anywhere, certainly not to the adventure God set up in advance for you to do. Join our Facebook group ! Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow...
Oct 04, 2017•15 min•Ep. 33
Both control freaks like Liz and people eager to trust like Evan will find today’s episode challenging. You may only want to surrender when the results are a sure thing, but that’s not really surrender. We talk today about the importance of giving up control to God—where all the control is anyway. Surrender is aligning our mind and will with reality. Join our Facebook group ! Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com Liz'z book: Tales From A Spacious Place Music by: Nu Sk...
Oct 03, 2017•16 min•Ep. 32
Everyone you know will let you down at some point, so why is surrender so important? Mistrust is a cultural mindset, and it’s going to take practice to overcome that and believe something else. Is it safe to trust anyone again? Even more important, is it safe to trust God? Evan and Liz Frerichs discuss the work of surrender our 31st episode of Epic Every Day. Join our Facebook group ! Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com Liz'z book: Tales From A Spacious Place Music ...
Oct 02, 2017•16 min•Ep. 31
We’re going to talk about practical ways to work on calm and gain peace. So get your pencils out because we’re just going to throw out a bunch of ideas. Depending on where you’re at with God, some of these may be more effective than others. We encourage you to try one or two this week and let us know how it went. Happy Friday! Join our Facebook group ! Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com Liz'z book: Tales From A Spacious Place Music by: Nu Skiffle Brigade used under...
Sep 29, 2017•17 min•Ep. 30
The fullest expression of humanity is a human being in relationship with their Creator. And God promises peace to those who know Him. There isn’t another brand of peace out there that compares. Today, Evan and Liz Frerichs talk about how good it is to be in the family of God and how that is the source of true peace/calm. Join our Facebook group ! Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com Liz'z book: Tales From A Spacious Place Music by: Nu Skiffle Brigade used under creat...
Sep 28, 2017•16 min•Ep. 29
We learned in school that looking at someone else’s work is cheating. In life, you can also get yourself into trouble comparing yourself to others. The nice thing about the Christian life is our individual value to God and His individual goals for each one of us. Today Evan and Liz Frerichs talk about ways to most effectively do the things God thinks are important. Join our Facebook group ! Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com Liz'z book: Tales From A Spacious Place ...
Sep 27, 2017•16 min•Ep. 28
This episode is for those of you who don’t have time for peace. It’s desirable to learn something once and then be set for life. It is discouraging to find that as you get older, some of the things you learned may need to be re-learned or honed. There are a thousand demands on your time. You might be too stressed to handle your stress. Join our Facebook group ! Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com Liz'z book: Tales From A Spacious Place Music by: Nu Skiffle Brigade u...
Sep 26, 2017•18 min•Ep. 27
Denial is so seductive. We all want to live in a world where everything is ordered and nice. But that’s not the real world. As Christians, we’re called to live in reality—the world God made. And it’s a stressful place, but we can make it even more stressful if we insist on living in the past or worrying about the future. These attitudes steal our calm. Join our Facebook group ! Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com Liz'z book: Tales From A Spacious Place Music by: Nu ...
Sep 25, 2017•17 min
