We’re talking about how to be kind to you when you start anything new. This could be a new season, a new job, a physical move… anything that’s new. If you’re ready for a deep exhale as you feel the panic, grief, and overwhelm of a new season, listen in. In this episode, we’re breaking down: What you’re feeling What’s changing And what’s true. So no matter when you listen to this or what change is taking place -- maybe it’s a promotion or a new homeschool curriculum or a dynamic at home like a hu...
Aug 24, 2021•18 min•Ep. 79
How can you offer empathy to those who see masks + vaccines differently than you do as well as how to teach your kids empathy in this craziness? If you’ve ever felt judged, defensive, or misunderstood because of your COVID choices, OR if you’ve ever wondered why we’re all so hateful to each other online and in-person about masks and vaccines and wonder how we can treat others with kindness, OR if you’ve never felt more polarized from your family, friends, church, school district, or nation than ...
Aug 17, 2021•33 min•Ep. 78
Whether your kids are going back to school in-person for the first time in over a year, struggle with the pressure of testing and giving presentations, or feel the weight of the social side of school, you’ll learn 18 practical ways to help your child navigate back-to-school stress. In this episode, you’ll learn: How real their stress is, What to do when they struggle with uncertainty, How to handle the stress to perform, And what to do when the social pressure builds up. Back-to-school stress fo...
Aug 10, 2021•27 min•Ep. 77
There is no doubt in my mind that you love your kids with your whole heart, but they are driving you crazy. After being together 24/7 in the summer, you really need a break, am I right? So what’s going on: why are we so irritated? In Episode 76, we’re talking about how to show yourself compassion when you’re with your kids All The Time. In this episode, we’ll: Break down five subconscious beliefs we hold about parenting in the summer, Zoom out to what’s really going on -- and you’ll get a lot of...
Jul 14, 2021•27 min•Ep. 76
How can you give yourself grace during that “time of the month”? We can’t get around it: having a period is something we live with so let’s bring it into the light and talk about how you can be kind to you when your hormones -- and emotions -- feel all over the place. In this episode, we’ll: Commiserate about what’s going on during that week-- all the things we feel And walk through nine ways to give your life, mind, and body a break during the time of the month. Before we get started, please kn...
Jul 06, 2021•24 min•Ep. 75
This is an unusual episode because this is not about how you can give yourself grace during the summer, but it’s about how you can take off the heavy burden summer carries for you. You want to enjoy your summer, but can you do it with all the expectations if you’ve laid on the sun-kissed shoulder of the season of summer? In this episode, we’ll dive into: What you expect from your summer And what you can do to lessen the expectations. Because when we recalibrate our expectations we can actually e...
Jun 29, 2021•19 min•Ep. 74
Ever feel like you’re not a good mom? That somebody -- anybody -- could raise your kids better than you are doing right now? Do you sometimes feel like you’re The Worst because you angry, frustrated, and easily annoyed? Those feelings are so familiar to every mom who has ever lived. So let’s tune in to what is true. Let’s remind ourselves of these facts: God delights in the fact that He made you a mother. God didn’t create the law of Good Mom. God knows your desire + your fears. Key Quotes God a...
Jun 22, 2021•11 min•Ep. 73
Let’s talk about how to build relationships with your kids using open + honest communication as you parent in the digital age. In this Grace In Real Life podcast interview, digital parenting expert Mandy Majors shares with us: What it looks like to have healthy conversations in your home, How to offer yourself grace when a new app or platform or algorithm pops up and you feel overwhelmed, And how to prepare your kids to use social media in a healthy, non-soul-crushing way. Mandy reminds us that:...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 72
Your family has a culture. Do you know what your’s is? Do you even like it? How can you shape it so your faith and values are woven into it? I’m so glad you asked! You want to create a warm, welcoming, gospel-centered family, and today’s guest will help you! In this interview, Kimberly Amici shares with us: How to shape your family culture one day at a time, Ways to create an environment where kindness -- not rivalry and bickering -- thrives among your kids And how to give and receive feedback f...
Jun 08, 2021•54 min•Ep. 71
How can you raise kids who will grow up to love Jesus, you, and each other? What can we do to help our kids love Jesus, not just follow the rules or go to church? How can we balance going to church with extracurriculars? These are big questions, right? I’m so thankful experienced and empty-nester parents Kirk and Debbie Freeman are on the show. They raised three girls who love God, their family, and others. In today’s episode, we crack the code on how they did it. In Episode #70, you’ll learn: H...
Jun 01, 2021•57 min•Ep. 70
How can you tell if you’re parenting out of love or fear? Isn’t it important to keep our kids safe? How can we learn to love and be loved? In Episode 69, we’re talking about how to parent out of love instead of fear. In this interview, pastor, author, husband, and dad Kevin Thompson shares with us: How to lead your family with love, not fear How your child’s anxiety may be impacting your own And how to tell if you’re idolizing safety. Ryan and I both read Kevin’s latest book, Fearless Families, ...
May 25, 2021•50 min•Ep. 69
How can Jesus’ sufficiency meet you as you parent in real life? What are ways we can woo our kids to Jesus instead of telling them about Him? If you’ve ever had a family Bible study or devotional go sideways, listen in on how you can shape your family with God’s grace. In Episode 68, we’re talking about how to create a family shaped by grace with author, husband, and dad Gary Morland. In this interview, Gary shares with us: How Jesus’ sufficiency meets you in real-life parenting, What we can con...
May 18, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 68
Do you struggle to offer grace to your kids? Are you ready to level up your grace-giving game? Listen in for sustainable, realistic, kid-, teen-, and mom-approved methods to add a sprinkle more grace into your home. In this episode, you’ll learn: How God parents you with grace How you can offer that same grace to your children And one hard, but fail-proof way to be a grace-giving parent. Ready for easy and practical ways to extend grace to your kids? Listen in to this second episode in our Grace...
May 11, 2021•44 min•Ep. 67
How does your personality impact your parenting style? Where do you shine and struggle in motherhood? What are some God-centered habits to help you along the way? What do you do when you wonder why God made you a mom with all your flaws, twerks, and preferences? Sweet friend, I hope this episode -- the first in our Grace in Parenting series -- brings you comfort and a whole lot of joy as you recognize how beautifully God knit you together as a human, and how perfectly He placed your children in ...
May 04, 2021•33 min•Ep. 66
The end of the school year brings on All the Feels. Maybe you cannot wait for the summer. Maybe this year feels particularly bittersweet. Maybe you feel guilty that you didn’t do enough. No matter how you feel, you’ll be showered with grace in this episode! In this episode, you’ll learn: Which type of end-of-school-year mom you are And how to offer yourself grace during the craziest time of the year. The four categories moms fall into at this time of year. The I’m-ready-but-feel guilty-that-I-di...
Apr 27, 2021•22 min•Ep. 65
We walk around with cluttered souls and weary hearts, believing this is normal. What if we could live with a clean and clear soul and a renewed heart? Today’s guest, author, and interior designer Valerie Griffin shares how possible and pain-free it can be. In Episode 64, we’re talking about renewing your heart with principles of interior design, like getting rid of the clutter and allowing the Great Designer access to your space. In this interview, Valerie shares with us: How God is the designer...
Apr 20, 2021•59 min•Ep. 64
I’m guessing that you sing about grace, post about grace on Instagram, and love the idea of grace. And yet… grace feels elusive. Like maybe it’s for others, but never for you, or it’s a concept that could never become a reality. Like it’s a cruel joke that promises a peace that’s just out of reach, or it's just a patronizing, condescending way to make you feel better because you couldn’t get it right the first time. If you’ve ever felt this way, you’re in the right place. I want to give you perm...
Apr 13, 2021•36 min•Ep. 63
How does your Enneagram type handle conflict? Where does your type get stuck in conflict? What do you need to know about your Enneagram type when you find yourself in conflict? In this interview, speaker, writer, and Enneagram Coach Jenn Whitmer breaks down conflict and the Enneagram, going type-by-type about where each Enneagram type struggles, shines, and what would serve us well to remember. She tells us: what each Enneagram brings to the table in conflict where each type struggles and how ea...
Apr 06, 2021•49 min•Ep. 62
How is the gospel of grace the antidote to doing more, living legalistically, and telling yourself to get it together? How can you live out the gospel of Easter year-round? What would it look like to not have to do more, follow all the rules, and exert all your willpower? In this episode, you’ll learn the beauty of the one true gospel of grace, three false gospels you may live under instead of the gospel of grace, and how to live out the gospel in real life. God’s gospel of grace says God is per...
Mar 30, 2021•22 min•Ep. 61
What is conflict exactly, and how do you know when it’s resolved? Are there specific ways each Enneagram type handles hard conversations and approaches conflict? In this episode, speaker, writer, and Enneagram Coach Jenn Whitmer joins the show. We go in-depth about how to handle hard conversations and conflict using the Enneagram. Jenn shares what conflict is, how you know when it’s resolved, the five steps of genuine reconciliation, and the three major buckets each Enneagram type uses to approa...
Mar 23, 2021•52 min•Ep. 60
What is a hard conversation? Why do we avoid them? What are do’s and don’t’s in initiating a difficult conversation? Through Delete + Rest, an every-other-week series, we talk about mindsets we need to delete because they don’t serve us well then we reset our brains with the truth. In this interview, Esther + I tackle a topic that is an ongoing struggle for try-hard girls: having a hard conversation. Esther defines what a hard conversation is, shares four keys to discerning when to bring up a ha...
Mar 16, 2021•54 min•Ep. 59
Why are we talking about goals in mid-March? Isn’t talking about goals and goal-setting reserved for January and January only? It’s right about now, we question the goals we set, feel that we’ve failed miserably at goal-setting, and are ready to throw in the towel, even though we started the year really excited about our new plans. In this episode, you’ll learn three mindsets that probably tripped you up at the very beginning of goal-setting, three lies that may be holding you back from achievin...
Mar 09, 2021•26 min•Ep. 58
Slowing down your pace sounds amazing, but how do you do that in real life? How can you practice open-handedness in the dailiness? How can you build rest into a busy season? In the fourth episode of the Delete + Reset series, author Jennifer Dukes Lee tackles a topic that’s an ongoing struggle for try-hard girls: how to live a slower life when you believe your worth is based on all you do. Jennifer reminds you that good things take time to grow, that if you’re going to live like Jesus, you need ...
Mar 02, 2021•56 min•Ep. 57
Whether you lived through Snowmaggedon 2021, walked through a recent trial, experienced their life upended -- even if for a short while, and felt so shaken that they were clutching to hold onto anything stable, this episode is for you. In Episode #56, we’re talking about how to extend grace to yourself and others when you’re living through and cleaning up the aftermath of a crisis. In this episode, you’ll take stock of your mental health and learn three ways to extend grace to yourself, plus I s...
Feb 23, 2021•22 min
What should you do when your brain feels like it’s full of cats running in opposite directions? How can you separate your productivity from your worth? How can you tame an out-of-control to-do list? In this third episode of the Delete + Rest series, author and coach Christa Hutchins tackles a topic that is an ongoing struggle for try-hard girls: productivity, balancing our multiple passions and roles, and exhaustion. Christa shares how to become more process-focused than outcomes-obsessed, walks...
Feb 09, 2021•48 min•Ep. 55
You’ve sung “Jesus Loves Me” since forever, but now it doesn’t ring true. Do you need a gentle reminder of how crazy God is about you? Maybe you yelled at your kids this morning and feel like The Worst Mom ever. Maybe you had an abortion decades ago. Maybe you just feel a vague sadness that you were supposed to be better or have accomplished more or figured life out by now. Maybe you believe -- even subconsciously -- that God loves a lot of other try-hard girls really well, but He loves you just...
Feb 02, 2021•15 min•Ep. 54
In our second episode of the Delete + Reset series, we talk about race, racism, and your role in racial reconciliation as Dr. Lucretia Berry, founder of Brownicity, joins the show. How exactly is “race” defined? What is racism? Who has white privilege? Dr. Berry defines these terms and helps us delete mindsets that are unhealthy and holding back our country (and our relationships!) like the “bootstrap mentality” and staying quiet so we don’t offend people. She also shares three practical ways to...
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 53
How does your Enneagram type impact your goals? Does your personality type shape how you view, set, and achieve goals? In this episode, you’ll learn how your Enneagram type views goals, whether you set goals, how you accomplish your goals, how goals make you feel, and four healthy habits to incorporate into your life. If you'd like an overview of what the Enneagram is, what it isn't, and how it can help you grow spiritually, grab a free copy of Your Quick Start Guide to the Enneagram. It breaks ...
Jan 19, 2021•31 min•Ep. 52
In this interview, wife, mom, author, and artist Jami Amerine and I tackle a topic that has been a struggle for me and so many other women our weight, body image, and jean size. We want to know where Jesus fits in as we honor and care for ourselves. Through the Delete + Reset series, we’ll talk about mindsets we need to delete because they don’t serve us well (and in most cases aren’t even right) and then we reset our brains with the truth. In this interview, Jami, who loves lipstick and says ca...
Jan 12, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 51
To start the new year, we’re feeding our hearts truth and hope for the new year by replacing long-held -- but untrue -- beliefs with what Jesus says. What you really want at the start of a new year is hope. While I cannot promise only goodness in this new year, I can give you hope and freedom to start the year with a fresh perspective, one built on truth and love. In this episode, we’ll examine four statements that try-hard girls believe and we’ll replace them with truth. You want to start and l...
Jan 05, 2021•32 min•Ep. 50
