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Saying Yes to a Slowed-Down Life

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 11:00:21 GMT

Would you love to be able to say YES to slowed-down life? Are you over the hurry and hustle? Maybe you are simply burned out. Maybe you are at the stage of life in which you've discovered the gift of sabbath and joy of stillness and don't want to live a life that doesn't value both.

No matter where you find yourself today, this episode is for you. Join me as I unpack the journey I've been on over the last ten years of leading More to Be, resulting in my decision to say YES to a slowed-down life and embrace this new season the Lord has ushered in.

You won't want to miss hearing quite a few announcements about the future of More to Be and the More to Be Podcast. Plus, I share a pretty life-changing list of 10 Things I've Learned from Leading More to Be. If you are leading a ministry, launching a business, or laying the foundation for a future dream, you'll want to take note of these timeless biblically-steeped lessons.

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When Daily Life Overwhelms

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 12:00:13 GMT

Are you having trouble keeping it together? Does it feel like you're being overwhelmed by daily life, never mind facing unexpected circumstances with any kind of grace and poise?

Oh, sister, you're not alone.

Life ain't easy. But that doesn't mean you have to live without hope. Nor do you have to face the daily and the unexpected from a place of overwhelm.

There is more for you in Jesus.

Join me for an honest and faith-inspiring conversation with bible study teacher and faith-in-the-trenches sister, Wendy Pope, as we unpack biblical principles that you can stand upon confidently. We chat about Wendy's latest book, Jesus Everlasting, and navigating through the trials of COVID, the grief that comes when we lose loved ones and discovering how to live life with confidence that God is still on His throne.

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Jesus Everlasting: Leaning on Our Counselor, Defender, Father, and Friend by Wendy Pope
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God Lessons in Everyday Life

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 11:55:40 GMT

If you stopped for a moment and reflected on the last 24 hours, would you be able to recognize the hand of God moving in your life? Could you see the lessons He has for you in the mundane and chaos? His provisions in the hardships and abundance? His extravagant race and radical mercy in the middle of a life you didn't plan but know deeply that it is divinely ordained?

Maybe you can raise your hands in a hearty, "Absolutely!" knowing God is in the details of your life. Or maybe you find yourself in a season of suffering, and the pain clouds your vision of His work.

No matter where you find yourself today, this episode with Caitlin Henderson is bound to give you a fresh perspective on the presence of God in your story. Caitlin comes to us as an unexpected farmer's wife, who is still learning to trust God with "everything from wayward tractors to watching a marriage grow from surviving to flourishing." This time with Caitlin is precious as we explore timeless truths about God's faithfulness. she reminds us to see the redemption in our own stories.

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Faith, Farming, and Family: Cultivating Hope and Harvesting Joy Wherever You Are by Caitlin Henderson
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Rooted & Established

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 12:00:34 GMT

What would your life look like if you were deeply rooted in your faith and equally established by the love of God?

Maybe you've not thought about these two aspects as it pertains to your emotional and relational health before, presuming that simply having faith is enough? Or that knowing God can be enough, evening if you don't personally feel a manifestation of His love.

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I am joined by Mazi Robison, a woman passionate about God's purposes and presence in our lives. She is equally committed to helping women uncover emotional wellness and the ability to grow relationally, with the confidence of the Lord and filling of His love as a guiding force. So if you're ready to grow as a woman of God, listen in to discover ways that you may be ready to experience wholehearted breakthrough and authentic life transformation!

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Embrace the benefits of Life Coaching, starting with a Discovery Session!
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Cultivate Atlanta
I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn't): Making the Journey from "What Will People Think?" to "I Am Enough by Brene Brown
Anatomy of the Soul by Dr. Curt Thompson
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Listen to this episode on Debunking the Myths of Counseling
Bible References: Ephesians 3:17-19, Romans 8, 2 Corinthians 12:9

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Out of the Shadow of 9/11

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Do you remember where you were when you learned of the brutal terrorist attacks on 9/11?

For Christina Ray Stanton, that day will forever be imprinted upon her heart and mind in a way that many of us could not even imagine. It is for that reason, I count it a privilege and honor to have Christina on the podcast during the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Living only six blocks from the Twin Towers, Christina and her husband Brian, as well as their dog, felt and saw the attack first hand. Not only did they endure a harrowing escape from Manhattan by boat to New Jersey, they found themselves homeless and desperately in need of the kind of volunteerism and generosity in which they would have normally been on the other side.

Christina's testimony of God's provisions and faithfulness will not only encourage you but also challenge you to see life from a new perspective. Her accounts of the kindness of strangers and friends alike, will inspire you to live more intentionally, compassionately, and courageously.

Christina Ray Stanton is an award-winning author and licensed NYC tour guide, and has been featured in print and TV many times in her 25-year career. For a decade she worked as Redeemer Presbyterian's short-term missions director, and she is the founder of the nonprofit organization Loving All Nations (lovingallnations.org). She and her husband, Brian, still live within blocks of the World Trade Center. To learn more about Christina, please visit christinaraystanton.com.

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Out of the Shadow of 9/11: An Inspiring Tale of Escape and Transformation by Christina Ray Stanton
Loving All Nations
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Reflecting on God's Faithfulness

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 12:00:13 GMT

Can you believe that in September 2011, More to Be was launched with a vision to impact teenage girls by equipping their moms and mentors . . .

Yep, teenage girls.

So what happened to that vision to pivot into where we find ourselves today . . . helping women, just like you, experience wholehearted breakthrough and authentic life transformation?

It really is a story of God's faithfulness in how He directed my steps even when I didn't know where He was taking me nor our community of More to Be sisters.

Join me and my dear friend, Kalie, as we recount God's hand of provision and reflect on His purposes prevailing in our latest episode of the More to Be Podcast, Reflecting on God's Faithfulness

We not only take a trip down memory lane, but we dig into Psalm 37 and close with Psalm 23 as we consider what it looks like to walk in step with our Savior.

It is my prayer that this episode will fill your heart and mind with hope and renew your passion for walking in step with the Lord as you turn your attention to His presence even as His purposes may feel unknown.

I am so grateful to be on this journey with you, which is why we're taking this month to celebrate YOU as we reflect on God's faithfulness to the ministry of More to Be with a 10th Anniversary MONTH-LONG Giveaway!

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Winners will be drawn weekly through September 30, 2021.

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Necessary Endings, New Beginnings Podcast Episode #801
Walnut Hill Flower Farm
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Love Matters More

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:00:05 GMT

What matters more than love?

Have you thought about that question, especially in light of your relationships? Maybe you find yourself more concerned with being right, or not being wrong, than you are with how love is impacting your relationship with God, others, and even yourself?

Yes, it is possible to be more passionate about truth and being the "good girl" than it is about receiving and giving love the way God has laid out for us in the Scriptures.

Not sure what I mean about that? Then join me for this episode of the More to Be Podcast for a thoughtful conversation with Jared Byas, author of Love Matters More. We explore the biblical call to love well without using truth as a weapon and consider how we can become aware of what is motivating our actions and hindering our ability to love God and others well. You'll be encouraged and challenged to love more intentionally!

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Love Matters More: How Fighting to Be Right Keeps Us from Loving Like Jesu s by Jared Byas
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Smile Without Fear

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:45:47 GMT

Smiling through change and uncertainty is never easy. Wouldn't you agree? No matter what our age, the "what ifs" and the "how comes" never go away. It can be fear-inducing, emotionally overwhelming, and even crippling to face the unknown, especially when everything familiar seems to be falling apart.

On the latest episode of the More to Be Podcast, I had the privilege of connecting with author Katy McCown about learning how to smile through fear. Now your story of growing through change and learning to find joy in the midst of struggle might not include moving across the country multiple times following your husband's NFL career, like Katy's does, but chances are you are familiar with starting fresh, building new relationships, getting comfortable in a new community, and the many emotions that come with.

Change is inevitable and we are always going through new seasons in life. If you need encouragement on how to smile without fear for where you are right now or for where your life is going, then this podcast episode is for you.

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Necessary Endings, New Beginnings

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 12:00:39 GMT

Pruning. It is a remarkable task that leads to growth, yet it is so hard to do. Wouldn't you agree?

Recently, the Lord reminded me of the pruning I went through 12 years ago when He led me to shut down my blog and ministry dreams right when they were taking off. I was sitting in the middle of my rose garden, tending to a dozen bushes. The Lord said, “Lis, you can have lots of bushes with hardly any blooms or a few bushes with lots of blooms.” I tearfully obeyed and I am so glad because the blooms have been beautiful in the last decade.

Ironically, I am in a different house now with one pathetic-looking rose bush that the pup keeps trying to steal petals off of on the way out to the yard. I can't help but see how this bush has been an annoying yet welcomed reminder of the timeless lesson of pruning. Yes, it is time for me to prune again, even though so much appears to be thriving, for the sake of the whole bush.

Simply put, it is time for necessary endings and new beginnings in order to embrace whole-hearted breakthrough and authentic life transformation that results in aligning with God's best. Yes, this requires a mindset shift away from what the world values compared to what is required of us to steward our heart, mind, body, and soul needs in order to love the Lord, ourselves, and others well. What does this process look like in your life? Join me, and my treasured co-host and friend, Kalie Kelch, on this episode of the More to Be Podcast where we dive into John 15 as well as Joshua 3 and 4 to explore what God's work looks like in our everyday lives and how to join Him in it by faith.

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Lead Like it Matters to God

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:45:00 GMT

How often do we make our plans only to have them suddenly come crumbling down. But what if our crashing plans is part of God's purposes to direct us onto the path He has for us? Certainly that is one perspective if we look at our life through the lens of Proverbs 16:9, which states that "We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps."

Nothing could ring truer of this verse than Richard Stearns' life, which is truly a classic story of man's big plans being rerouted by God's bigger blessings.

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I chat with Richard Stearns, President Emeritus of World Vision USA about the way God took him as young man determined to get into an Ivy League college and corporate success story to a man committed to Jesus, his wife, and twenty years of advocating for the orphaned, the widowed, the sick, and the hungry. His story will renew your hope in God's transforming work and fill you afresh with a sense of awe at how He works. Yes, my friend, God isn't done in our stories and has not quit working in the lives of those we deeply love.

Richard Stearns currently serves as President Emeritus for World Vision U.S. after retiring at the end of 2018. He was the longest-serving president of World Vision. Stearns is the second of two children of working-class parents in Syracuse, New York. He worked his way through Cornell University, earning a bachelor’s degree in neurobiology in 1973. After receiving a master’s degree in business administration from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, Stearns began a career in marketing for several Fortune 500 companies. In 1998, Stearns accepted the role of President at World Vision US. He has traveled to more than 40 of the nearly 100 countries where World Vision works. His wife Renee, a lawyer by training, also travels and speaks on behalf of World Vision. The couple has five children. In 2021 he published his latest book, Lead Like it Matters to God: Values-Driven Leadership in a Success-Driven World.

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The Call to Biblically Mentor

Mon, 31 May 2021 11:35:28 GMT

Do you feel like God has called you to biblically mentor the next generation, yet you're not quite sure you are qualified, equipped, or worthy of the role?

The good news is that God doesn't look at our past to determine our future impact, especially when it comes to mentoring.

His call is always fresh. He invites us to live out the Word day-by-day, and from that overflow, impact the lives around us in an intentional way.

Yes, biblical mentoring comes from the overflow of our relationship with Christ as we seek to pour into the lives of those God has placed into our homes, places of work, church families, and the community at large. So what does that look like for you? Well, it starts with understanding the call to biblical mentoring, which is what we're doing in this month's Let Go & Live Bible Study and on this episode of the More to Be Podcast.

To get full access to all the content in the Bible study, you can become a More to Be Sisterhood member, which also includes a special discount code to access the Impact Mentoring Course at half-off!

If you're ready to see God work in a might way through you, I pray you'll join in this study of Titus 2 to uncover how answering the call to mentor biblically will radically impact with kingdom purpose.

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Finding Your Place

Mon, 17 May 2021 11:45:47 GMT

How many times have you asked God "why?"

"Why me? Why now? Why this?"

Whether you are 18, 88, or somewhere in between you've likely faced something that made you feel out of place, alone, and uncertain. What has been your response? Do you walk in faith or question God's plan? Maybe you experience both those emotions?

As children of God, our lives have been perfectly orchestrated by our Creator.

With every challenging "why," we can trust that His intended plan is not ruined.

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, join me as I chat with Kristen Humiston and Jennifer Booth, both More to Be trained coaches, as we explore what it means to find our place in the midst of uncertainty. As we have discovered throughout the ups and downs of our journeys, figuring out who we are and what we're supposed to be doing with our time, talents, and passions, can be answered by aligning our lives with God's best. Tune in to this episode to discover what the looks like in a practical and hopeful way.

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Growing Slow

Mon, 03 May 2021 11:45:00 GMT

What if your hurry came to a screeching halt and you discovered in the process that the race to the never-ending, always-moving finish was actually doing you harm? Would you take that as a wake-up and choose to live life differently? Or would you grumble and complain, fighting against the pressure to be still and slow down?

Well, for some of us, an abrupt change in the way we do life is simply hypothetical. For others, it has been a firsthand experience, where the unexpected diagnosis, unwanted betrayal, and unanticipated season of change forced our hand at evaluating priorities and redefining values.

For Jennifer Dukes Lee, her experience necessitated such a shift in thinking and living on more than one occasion, leading her to discover the beauty of growing slow. On this episode, I am thrilled to have Jennifer join us again (yes, she's a favorite returning guest) to share her wisdom captured in her latest book Growing Slow (releasing May 2021). No matter what season you find yourself in today, this episode will cause you to hit pause, take notes, and soak in the hope of what is to come when God's works in the slow growing of your life.

Jennifer Dukes Lee lives on the fifth-generation Lee family farm in Iowa, where she and her husband are raising crops, pigs, and two beautiful humans. She writes books, loves queso, and enjoys singing too loudly to songs with great harmony. Once upon a time, she didn’t believe in Jesus; now he’s her CEO. Find Jennifer at www.JenniferDukesLee.com and on Instagram at @JenniferDukesLee.

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Growing Slow by Jennifer Dukes Lee
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The Call to Live in Peace

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:09:30 GMT

What is the heart work, and hard work, God wants to accomplish in your life?

Yes, heart work and hard work are often synonymous. Becoming more like Christ, and uncovering the life God intended for us to live, doesn't happen by doing the same thing over and over again. That would be the definition of insanity, right?

Wholehearted breakthrough and authentic life transformation are accomplished place when we embrace a new way of thinking and living that aligns with God's best.

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I’m joined by Kalie Kelch for the next part in our Let Go & Live: A Vision for Breakthrough Bible study picking up where we left off in Hebrews 12. It's a heart-work and hard-work chapter, for sure! First, we have to get our mind around the promise of becoming God's adopted children of God by faith in Jesus Christ. And then, we're invited to embrace that new identity and the prospect of being disciplined because of God's love for us and desire to make us more like Jesus. Finally, as His children, we're called to live differently . . . to live in peace, if at all possible.

Wouldn't you agree that peace would be nice -- whether it is peace with God, in our families and friendships, in our workplaces and community, in our country and world?

But to get to the place of peace, we must first shift our thinking from "What is good for me?" to "What is good for us?" If you're ready to consider that challenge, this episode is perfect for you. And if you're a bit hesitant, that's okay. Consider this promise from Hebrew 12 instead: We serve an unshakeable God!

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Holy Whole Bible Study
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Fighting Forward in Faith and Friendship

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:45:13 GMT

Have you ever gone through a "friendship breakup"? Maybe you're at a crossroads with a friend with no end in sight. Or maybe it is time to re-evaluate whether you are allowing safe people into your life.

Whatever the situation may be, we all known that friendships can sometimes bring rocky territory and heartbreak.

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I had the chance to talk with Hannah Brencher, about the beauty from ashes that God can bring out of broken relationships. We talked about "fighting forward" for our friendships and making wise choices about who we allow into our inner circle. Yes, God will rebuild on the ruins and make a path in the wilderness.

If any of this resonates with you and you are in need of some encouragement as you navigate friendships, then this episode is for you.

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Fighting Forward by Hannah Brencher
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It is Time for Healing

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 11:50:20 GMT

Are you ready to experience the kind of breakthrough with God that leads to wholehearted healing and well-being? Wouldn't that be remarkable -- to be free of the habits and hang-ups that hold you back from aligning with His best?

If you answered yes, like most of us, then it is time to discover what is standing in the way of experiencing the emotional and spiritual healing you crave.

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I'm joined by Kalie Kelch as we embrace a deep journey into the first part of Hebrews 12, where God invites us once again to see Him as our loving Father and embrace the work He desires to accomplish in our life. It is a perfect continuation of our Let Go & Live: A Vision for Breakthrough Bible study, as this passage not only challenges us to embrace our position as adopted children of God by faith in Jesus Christ but also to understand the nuances of being trained up through discipline.

You might be wondering, but what does this have to do with healing? Well, sisters, grab your Bible and carve out space to study God's Word with us and you'll find out.

Yes, God is eager to meet you right where you are and bring about a radical transformation in your heart and mind that will result in a different way of thinking and living . . . an ultimately aligning with His best for your life.

Growth Links

Let Go and Live Bible Study in the Sisterhood {Save Here}
Hebrews 11
I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn't): Making the Journey from "What Will People Think?" to "I Am Enough" by Brene Brown
Life Coach Training Course
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Hungry for Home

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:50:47 GMT

Home.

That word can elicit a range of different emotions.

For some, the idea of home brings about feelings of family traditions, loved ones, or the place they always want to come back to. For others, the thought of home simply hurts, with disappointments, heartbreaks, and unattainable expectations.

There is something in all of us that longs for that sense of comfort and stability . . . that is the hope for home.

I have uncovered that hope again, thanks to the inspiration of a long-known of, but new to me friend, Ruth Mckeaney, who is also the author of Hungry for Home, a book that brings to life the sacredness of connections, the power of traditions, and the importance of family culture.

If you are searching for home with a longing to recenter yourself and your family culture, then this episode is for you.

I have uncovered it again, thanks to the inspiration of a long-known of, but new to me friend, Ruth Mckeaney, who is also the author of Hungry for Home, a book that brings to life the sacredness of connections, the power of traditions, and the importance of family culture.

If you are searching for home with a longing to recenter yourself and your family culture, then this episode is for you.

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Hungry for Home by Ruth McKeaney
Ruth McKeany at hungry4home.com
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When You Belong to Christ

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:45:36 GMT

If all your thoughts on any given day were recorded and transcribed, how would it read?

More importantly, how would those thoughts line up with Scripture? Would you be able to flip open your Bible and say, "Yep, this is a truth!" or would you more likely struggle to find a biblical principle that supports that way of thinking?

With as much time as I spend teaching the Word, it really is amazing how often I find my thoughts filled with shame messages shaping a twisted perspective about who I am in Christ and how God's promises are as true for me as they are for you. Maybe you feel the same way too.

Well, friend, it's time to circle the wagons on our thought life and carve out a new way of thinking and therefore living. Join me for this episode of the More to Be Podcast as we study Romans 8 together. This powerful chapter paints a picture of what it means to think biblically and live transformed as an overflow of belonging to Christ. Sister, we don't have to be dominated by the flesh, for the invitation stands before us to be led by the Spirit, embracing our full identity as God's beloved child and experiencing the overwhelming victory secured for us by Christ.

By the way, this episode is part of the Let Go and Live: A Vision for Breakthrough Bible study, which you can get access to as a member of the Sisterhood. If you would prefer to watch a video of this episode instead of listening to it (hello, learning styles) and download all the related study resources, join us in the Sisterhood.

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What I Wish I Knew When

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Have you ever said, “If only I could go back and tell myself ______”?

Or thought to yourself, “If only I had known!”?

Well, you’re not alone, sister.

Far too often we find ourselves wondering if things would be different today if we had made different choices twenty years ago. We see our children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews growing up and wishing we could shake them into not making the same mistakes that we did. However, looking back on what feels like regrets can also be an outlet for praising God for the work he had done in our lives and just how far we’ve come.

That’s exactly what happened on this episode of the More to Be Podcast. I sat down with Perry Ashley and Lavonda McCullough to talk about what we wish we knew when. We reflected on the lies we believed, the sin that kept us trapped, and the insecurities that kept us from living the life God intended for us. The best part of the conversation — it allowed us to be full of gratitude for how far the Lord has carried us.

If you are feeling discouraged and in need of a reminder of the Father’s immense love and grace, then this episode is for you.

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Learning to Thrive {Podcast #702}

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:00:48 GMT

If you hit pause to reflect on the state of your life right now, what is the first word that comes to mind that best describes how you feel?

I can only imagine some of the words that might slip off your lips and out of your heart . . .

overwhelmed

anxious

sad

confused

frustrated

defeated

lonely

If this is you, you're not alone. Between the state of the world amidst COVID and all the turmoil in politics, the culture, and the economy, it is no surprise. But sister, there is another way to live, even when everything around us -- including those we're in a relationship with -- is in chaos.

We can thrive when we're connected to the One who sustains us. What does that look like exactly? Well, Paul has a distinctly refreshing perspective in his letter to the Philippians. Join me for this episode of the More to Be Podcast to unpack chapter 3 with my dear friend and cohost, Kalie Kelch. We consider what a biblical definition of well-being truly looks like and the importance of remembering that we're simply here on work visas. What do I mean by that? Well, you'll have to listen to this episode to find out.

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Beyond the Highlight Reel

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 13:00:10 GMT

Do you feel like you are the only one whose life does not look perfect?

Maybe all you can see is the wreck in your home and in your relationships. Maybe all you feel is distracted and exhausted.

While 2020 was tough for everyone, it did not stop the barrage of social media highlights, comparison traps, and endless cycles of saying you'll stop scrolling social media and then being sucked right back in.

So what does it look like to live beyond the highlight reel?

It's gritty and tough. Yes, it is still full of overflowing kitchen sinks and the same squabble over and over with your spouse. But it can also be about uncovering old hurts and finally putting a name to the anxiety you have always felt. And it starts by being honest.

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, Meredith Boggs and I talked about marriage, parenting, mental health, and everything in between. Together we explore how to break out of the highlight reel mindset so that we can live free and find the life God intended for us to live -- a life aligned with His best.

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Meredith Boggs
Let Go and Live Bible Study in the Sisterhood {Save Here}
Isaiah 61
2 Corinthians 3:16
Life Coach Training Course
Learn More about Life Coaching

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Let Go & Live: A Vision for Breakthrough

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:00:53 GMT

What is that one thing . . . that one hurt . . . that one disappointment . . .that one habit . . . that continues to rob your life of joy and holds you back from the life you know God wants you live?

More importantly, what would it take to finally experience breakthrough in that area of your life?

Are you hoping that God would simply sweep in and break the stronghold? Would you like Him to relieve you from the guilt or shame, anxiety or fear, like a fairy godmother waving her wand?

Maybe you think that a breakthough looks less like what God might do for you and more of what you need to do for yourself?

Well, sister, how about we find out this year? Rather than simply imagining a different life -- a different way of being -- what if we actually did something about it?

It's time to align our lives with God's best through a fresh encounter with God and in His Word.

Sure, that's what we've always been about at More to Be, but this year, we're diving in even deeper with the Let Go & Live Bible study, jointly hosted on the More to Be Podcast and the More to Be Sisterhood.

The Let Go & Live Bible study is designed to help you discover how to apply biblical principles alongside practical tips for addressing emotional wellbeing so that you can show up in your relationships, work, and ministry without the triggers getting the best of you.

Each month you can listen to the Let Go and Live episode on the More to Be Podcast or watch the teaching video in the Sisterhood, and then use the resources (accessible exclusively in the Sisterhood) to dive deeper into Scripture and to help you apply the principles to your relationship with God and others.

You might be wondering how this study could fit into your life?

It's as flexible as it can be. At the beginning of each month, you'll get the content through the Sisterhood and then you can set aside a few hours a month (yep, a month, not a week) to study the key passage and embrace the process of Scripture memory, prayer, and reflection.

So what are you waiting for?

This is the year, sister, to let go of whatever is holding you back from the life God designed for you to live -- a life in which you become brighter and more beautiful, more like Jesus, through a fresh encounter with Him and His Word.

Growth Links

Let Go and Live Bible Study in the Sisterhood {Save Here}
Isaiah 61
2 Corinthians 3:16
Life Coach Training Course
Learn More about Life Coaching

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From Distraction to Devotion: Lessons from a 40-Day Social Media Fast

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 13:00:00 GMT

When you are stressed, tired, or needing to just block out the world, what do you turn to?

Is it social media? Food? People?

The reality is that none of these will ever satisfy. We will be left wanting more, continuously coming back to find an inkling of joy and escape. Wendy Speake joined me again on the More to Be Podcast to talk about her latest book, The 40-Day Social Media Fast, and how important it is for our relationship with the Lord and the people in our lives, to fast from distractions and be present in the every day.

So often it is easy to hide or find something to numb the pain, but surrendering our addictions allows us to be consumed by the only thing that will ever satisfy us is Jesus.

If you're looking to minimize the distractions and increase your devotion to Jesus so that your life may align with His best, listen to this episode on More to Be Podcast. You'll be challenged and encouraged to press into the life God made you for.

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Who God Says We Are

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 13:00:02 GMT

Do you feel bogged down, unable to break out of harmful thought patterns?

Are you quick to believe lies instead of the truth?

Are you longing for healing and transformation?

If you answered yes, or know of someone who would answer yes to the questions above, then this podcast episode is for you. On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I sat down (virtually of course) with author and speaker Stacee Carr to talk about who God says that we are and trusting the truth of His Word. We talk about how God doesn't waste anything, even our weaknesses and that living in Truth will set us free.

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How to Keep Sacred this Season

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 13:00:00 GMT

It is without a doubt that the 2020 holiday season is going to look different than most. The normal chaos that comes with planning meals, decorating houses, going to holiday gatherings, and buying Christmas gifts becomes all the more complicated in the middle of a global pandemic.

How can you walk through this sacred season with grace?

What are ways for you to build margin into your life so that you can enjoy time with your community and spend time in worship of the King of Kings?

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I chat with Dawn Sadler and Leisa Short, two of our More to Be Coaches about preparing for the upcoming holiday season. We discuss how past hurt gets in the way of celebration, ideas for creating new traditions, and how to make time to rest amidst the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season.

This is an episode that will equip you to navigate this holiday season with grace and purpose. Be sure to check out our curated Christmas resources to help bring sacred and simplicity back into your holiday. Of course, if you still feel overwhelmed, you can always book a Discovery Appointment with one of our coaches to get the support you need during a time when everything feels out of the ordinary.

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611: Equipped to Live Life on Purpose

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 13:00:31 GMT

Are you a planner, mapping everything out on your calendar with color-coded labels and all?

Or are you more of a laid back, take it as it comes type of gal?

Regardless of which camp you find yourself in, as the year comes to a close (and boy I am happy about that), I have started to think about how I want to intentionally plan for 2021! I am asking myself the question "Am I still pursuing God in my everyday life and if not, what changes do I need to make?"

In this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I change gears and decided to use this time to share with you how I go about planning for the coming year while reflecting on God's faithfulness in the past. The Equipped: Life on Purpose resource was something I created for myself nearly a decade ago, and this year, in the midst of all the craziness of life, God's prompted me to pull it out, put it to work, and encourage you to do the same. You can grab it here. If you're craving some structure seasoned with a whole lot of grace for living intentionally in the year to come, this episode is for you.

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When Quitting is the Best Option

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Are you at a crossroads in your relationships, your career, or your ministry?

Does quitting feel like the best option, but you do not want to feel like you have failed?

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I chat with some of the More to Be Coaches about times when quitting was the best option. From stories of divorce to leaving a life long career to stepping away from ministry, we covered it all, along with how the Lord continued to be faithful each step of the way. If you're in need of encouragement, then this latest podcast is for you!

Meet Carly Weber! Life thrown you a curveball? Me too. In the span of a year, I found myself divorced and raising children with special needs. It left me feeling like I was sitting on the sidelines while everyone else lived on. I struggled to figure out where I fit now, both in life and in church. But I’ve discovered there is joy and good, even on the sidelines, and I want you to know it too. Whether you are feeling emotionally or practically stuck, I would love to help you discover hope and joy again, wherever life’s circumstances have taken you. I am remarried now with an additional little bundle, bringing my total to four children. One of which is adopted. I love adoption and foster care and helping walk families through that process as well.

Meet Kimberly Dunham! Kimberly enjoys helping women find peace, direction, and forgiveness on the other side of difficult life situations. Finding your healing and identity in Christ and joy in the Word equals victory by living your best life ever according to God’s plan for your life.

Meet Monajean Rose! Changes, expected or not, Monajean is passionate about helping you find growth and “silver linings” in life transitions. She’s had a few unexpected changes in her own life. An avid outdoor adventurer, she will help you journey toward physical wellness and explore your unknown territory. Trying something new can be scary but also empowering! Growing in relationships, with others or with God, takes work. Monajean will encourage you and walk with you toward your goal.

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Embracing Influence in Your Season

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 12:00:47 GMT

Are you feeling stuck in the season you are in?

Do you have dreams and goals you'd like to pursue, but life just seems to get in the way?

Maybe you're feeling unequipped for what the Lord has put in front of you?

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I connected with one of my dear friends, Mari Hernandez-Tuten to discuss her latest bible study released this fall, Proverbs 31 in 5 Minutes a Day, and to talk about how our passions and callings can still fit into our lives regardless of the season we are in. If you find yourself identifying with any of the aforementioned questions, then this podcast is for you.

Mari Hernandez-Tuten is a speaker, writer, family life coach, mom and wife. She is a mom to 3 boys and is married to Mr. Blue Eyes, her college sweetheart. She has a background in women's ministry, life coaching, and counseling. She has organized and led studies, workshops, and retreats for women in the church, home, internationally, and parachurch organizations. She regularly encourages women at inspiredbyfamilymag.com where she shares her journey of God's grace and hope in motherhood and womanhood. Her heart desire is for women to see how there common and ordinary tasks, in the hands of a loving God, becomes something more. Mari is passionate about helping women find hope in God's Word and to encourage women to use the influence God has given them to make an eternal difference right where they are--even in the mundane.

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No Better Mom for the Job

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 12:00:13 GMT

Are you a tired mom, feeling like you are running on empty?

Does the comparison game of parenting styles or cute family pictures on Facebook eat at your core?

Do you feel like you are just not the right mom for the job?

This week on the More to Be Podcast, I chatted with Becky Keife, about her debut book, No Better Mom for the Job, and what she has learned through the sanctifying role of being a mother. If you are in need of some encouragement and food for the soul, then this latest episode is for you.

Becky Keife is the Community Manager for DaySpring’s (in)courage, a widely followed online community where authentic, brave women connect deeply with God and others. She is a popular speaker for MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) groups and other women’s events. She is a huge fan of Voxer, Instagram, Sunday naps, and imperfect moms leaning on Jesus. She and her husband live near Los Angeles, where they enjoy hiking sunny trails with their three spirited sons.

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No Better Mom for the Job, by Becky Keife
Life Coach Training Course
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Equine-Assisted Coaching
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Matthew 14:13-21

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Embracing Uncomfortable

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Comfortable is probably the last word that anyone would use to describe the year 2020. It has been unpredictable, heartbreaking, confusing, and all around uncomfortable.

While we have learned how to navigate life with masks and social distancing, embracing the new and the uncomfortable is not something that many, myself included, have done easily.

In the latest episode of the More to Be Podcast, I had the opportunity to connect with Dr. Deb Gorton, a clinical psychologist and and graduate school program director, to discuss her latest book “Embracing Uncomfortable: Facing our Fears while Pursuing our Purpose" and how in a pre- and post-covid world we can embrace God's purpose for our lives.

For over 14 years, Dr. Deb Gorton has been practicing, directing, building, developing, equipping, and partnering. As a clinical psychologist, she is fascinated by what drives decision-making and change. She is in constant pursuit of awareness and big picture perspective. What it all comes down to – navigating our purpose requires creating a bridge between our head and the heart. She loves creating bridges, inspiring courage in others to make the journey across and then leading others to do the same.

Dr. Gorton earned both her MA in Psychology and her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fuller Graduate School of Psychology in Pasadena, CA. Additionally, she holds an MA in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. Presently, she serves as the Director of Moody Theological Seminary’s Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program as well as Moody's Counseling Center. She is also the founding president of Siv Consultation (where she really gets to do all the fun stuff listed above).

Dr. Gorton currently resides in Chicago, loves the Cubs, Chicago architecture, and, believe it or not, public transportation. If she’s not home in the city or traveling for work, you’re likely to find her with family in Colorado, Oregon, or Oklahoma (family never makes it easy, do they!?).

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Embracing Uncomfortable: Facing our Fears while Pursuing our Purpose by Dr. Deb Gorton
Life Coach Training Course
Learn More about Life Coaching
Book a Discovery Session
Equine-Assisted Coaching
Sisterhood Membership
2 Corinthians 1:3-4

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#550: Everything You Want to Know About Life Coaching and Becoming a Coach

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 12:00:26 GMT

Have you ever heard of Life Coaching?

Do you want to learn more about the core principles and how it can benefit you?

Maybe you have experience life coaching and want to know how you can become a coach! This podcast is for you!

In case you had not yet realized, Life Coaching is a core part of the More to Be Ministry. As a certified Life Coach and Life Coach Trainer, I can attest to the life changing benefits it has brought to my life and so many others.

In the final episode of Season 5 of the More to Be Podcast, I sat down (virtually) with fellow Life Coach and dear sister in Christ, Kalie Kelch, to talk about what Life Coaching has meant to us and the ways we use the principles in our day to day lives.

Kalie Kelch has a passion for youth ministry and helping teens find their true identity in Jesus and develop a lasting relationship with Him. What began as a God-sized dream to minister to youth in an official capacity, culminated when she was offered the position of assistant chaplain at a Christian boarding high school. Before jumping in youth ministry, Kalie worked as a freelance Christian book editor and a public relations professional. She is also a certified Christian life coach and the author of Grab Your Boarding Pass, a tween devotional.

In addition to spending time with God and nurturing those He puts in her path, Kalie has a variety of interests outside of ministry, including reading, cycling, traveling, playing the piano, woodworking, and gardening. A perfect day for her is spending time with her family or students playing together or engaging in meaningful conversations. Kalie is married to her best friend, and together they have two teenage children. Connect with Kalie on Facebook and Instagram.

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Meant for Good

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Do you find reading your Bible to be a chore?

Is being honest with your community about your relationship with Jesus a challenge?

Do you struggle with what good God intended for your life?

In the latest episode of the More to Be Podcast with author, speaker, and ministry leader, Megan Fate Marshman, we unpack what it looks like to change our perspective and ask new questions when it comes to studying Scripture. We also consider the importance of living in honest community and how to embrace "the good that we were meant for."

If you are looking for advice on how to study Scripture and how to understand God's Word in its intended context, then this podcast is for you.

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Extending Kindness

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 14:31:23 GMT

What is kindness? Is it something we do? Something we feel?

How do we extend authentic kindness to others?

In this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I'm joined by long-term friend and mentor, Lucinda Secrest McDowell, for a chat over coffee (from a virtual distance) to discuss kindness, passing on wisdom, and her latest book, Soul Strong: 7 Keys to a Vibrant Life.

We discussed the seven core principles in her book, which Lucinda has learned throughout her life, and the advice she wished she had known earlier on.

If you want to sit under some Godly teaching and wisdom and learn more about extending kindness to yourself and to others, then this podcast episode is for you.

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God is Our Abba, Father | Encounter God #27

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 12:00:18 GMT

Abba, Father.

Is that who God is to you? Or do you find that think of Him as your eternal Father is challenging in like of your experience with your earthly father. It's understandable, of course, when the very human that is supposed to model for us unconditional love and protection and provision fails in any regard.

Whether our daddy's ability fell short of our expectations and needs . . .

Whether our daddy's intentions were marred by abuse, neglect, or abandonment . . .

Whether our daddy's example conveyed Christ-with-skin-on love and grace and kindness.

One thing is true: Our earthly dad is not a full representation of our heavenly one.

God has a significant fatherly role to play in all our lives, when He adopts us into His family by our faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

It is a role defined by His love and protection, provision and purpose.

Continue reading this devotional and watch the video teaching for this episode in the Encounter God Bible Study.

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The Lord is Our Messiah | Encounter God #26

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 15:00:40 GMT

Have you ever noticed how God will bring something up again and again when He wants you to learn something?

So if you find it strange that we're studying about Jesus as our Messiah this week, compared to Him being our Savior last week, you might be feeling like this is a bit redundant. I challenge you, however, to take a pause and consider what more God would like to speak to you about as you reflect on who Jesus is to you.

Is Jesus your Messiah . . . your deliverer . . . the one who preserves you?

Continue reading this devotional and watch the video teaching for this episode in the Encounter God Bible Study.

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Navigating Midlife

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 12:00:26 GMT

Are you struggling to understand the season you are in, especially as your faith matures and your life priorities shift?

Do you wonder what steps to take next or what to turn to as you navigate midlife?

While it is easy to find books and blogs and podcasts focusing on parenting tips, marriage, addictions, and hangups, it is noticeably lacking in resources for those entering their second half of life.

On the latest More to Be Podcast Episode, we're joined by Michelle Van Loon, who gives us context for understanding the different stages of life, especially in terms of spiritual growth, and how to seek out Biblical wisdom for even the most confusing and challenging circumstances.

If you find yourself wondering how to persevere, questioning what comes next, or wondering what Scripture says about your current stage of life, then this latest podcast is for you.

Since coming to faith in Christ at the tail end of the Jesus Movement, Michelle Van Loon's Jewish heritage, spiritual hunger, and storyteller's sensibilities have shaped her faith journey and informed her writing. She is the author of six books, including If Only: Letting Go of Regret, Moments & Days: How Our Holy Celebrations Shape Our Faith, Born to Wander: Recovering the Value of Our Pilgrim Identity and Becoming Sage: Cultivating Maturity, Purpose, and Spirituality at Midlife. Michelle is a regular contributor at ChristianityToday.com and In Touch magazine, and is the co-founder of ThePerennialGen.com, a website for midlife women and men. She's married to Bill, and is mother of three and grandmother of two. Learn more about her writing and speaking ministry by visiting her website, MichelleVanLoon.com.

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The Lord is Our Savior | Encounter God #25

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 12:00:20 GMT

Who is your savior? Is your Savior the Son of God, sent into this world to rescue you and set you apart and redeem your life for His glory?

Or do you function as your own savior, taking upon yourself every problem and issue and need, believing it is all up to you?

If we are struggling to yield our life to the Savior of the world, we've got to take a holy pause to consider why? Is it because we don't know how to release the tension and anxiety we feel in us without trying to be in control of everyone and everything?

Continue reading this devotional and watch the video teaching for this episode in the Encounter God Bible Study.

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God of Hope | Encounter God #24

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 12:00:28 GMT

What is your source of hope? Do you turn to your accomplishments or the things you feel like you can control? Do you look for hope in the people you do life with? Or is God your source of hope?

As we consider God being our source of hope, there's more to this attribute than we might realize.

Hope doesn't stand alone.

Hope delivers more of what we crave . . . maybe more so than anything else.

Continue reading this devotional and watch the video teaching for this episode in the Encounter God Bible Study.

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#538: Finding Freedom from Comparison

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 12:00:27 GMT

Do you find yourself constantly comparing yourself to the people around you?

Are you always wishing to have a more put-together life, be more in shape, or friendlier like the women you see on your Facebook feed?

Does the comparison trap leave you feeling exhausted and self-loathing?

If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then listening to the latest More to Be Podcast is a must. Our guest, Richella Parham, removes the shame of comparison by exposing what causes it in the first place. With tenderness and truth, she shares her personal struggle with comparison and how she's navigated out of the trap and into true joy. You'll be inspired and equipped by her biblically-steeped insights and application steps.

Richella Parham is a writer, speaker, and the author of Mythical Me: Finding Freedom from Constant Comparison and A Spiritual Formation Primer. She serves as vice-chair on the board of directors at Renovaré, and she is also the worship coordinator at The Gathering Church and a member of the Redbud Writers Guild. Richella lives in Durham, North Carolina, with her husband, Jack.

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The Lord is Good | Encounter God #23

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 12:00:53 GMT

Do you really believe that the Lord is good? Or do you find yourself in a situation in which you question God's goodness because of your circumstances or past experiences?

It is all too easy to judge God through the lens of our feelings and experiences. We evaluate His goodness based on the way He answers our prayers instead of recognizing how He can still keep His promises even when the outcome doesn't match the one we had designed in our head.

A cancer diagnosis . . . and we wonder if God is still good.

A failed relationship . . . and we wonder if God is still good.

A rejected proposal or job application . . . and we wonder f God is still good.

A misunderstood intention . . . and we wonder if God is still good.

Maybe we wonder if He was ever good.

Continue reading this devotional and watch the video teaching for this episode in the Encounter God Bible Study.

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God is Merciful and Compassionate | Encounter God #22

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 12:00:20 GMT

Does it feel like God is merciful and compassionate as you look around our world? Or do you find yourself questioning who God is? And what He allows?

It is understandable, in light of the chaos we find ourselves in. It is not just COVID-19 that has sent our world into a tailspin, but the aftermath of George Floyd's death and the peaceful protests against racism, which have turned into riots and violence throughout the United States.

If you've listened to the More to Be Podcast episode with Barb Roose on Grace and Truth, you know that what is missing from our world is deeply rooted in our self-focus and neglect to pursue loving one another as made in the image of God. That kind of love oozes mercy and compassion.

Continue reading this devotional and watch the video teaching for this episode in the Encounter God Bible Study.

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Grace & Truth

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 12:00:40 GMT

Ahmaud Arbery.

Breanna Taylor.

George Floyd.

Maybe you're well-acquainted with these names. Maybe you are not, because you're like me and tend to shelter yourself from the painful realities in this world, overwhelmed by what you can't do to solve the greatest atrocities. But something in me has flipped in the last few weeks.

Silence is no longer an acceptable response.

Maybe it's because I'm learning how to step out of my fear and willing to be more vulnerable, admitting what I do not know and what I can not solve.

These three names represent three human beings made in the image of God, murdered in the United States in the last three months, because of the color of their skin. Yes, racism still exists.

In this special release More to Be Podcast, I invited my friend Barb Roose to join me to begin the conversation. It's time we learn, as believers, how to respond as to these horrific events and moreover, how to bring an end to racism. The conversation was inspired by one of Barb's recent blog posts "From a Black Friend to My White Friends," providing a launching pad for the questions we should be asking of ourselves and of our community.

This conversation was raw, real, and necessary. It's an honor and privilege to have Barb speak so honestly and frankly about the racism issues still evident around us.

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Letting Go & Living Like Jesus

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Do you wonder about the purpose of the journey you are on?

Are you struggling to understand why you feel the way that you do?

Do you feel like you are stuck in a wilderness, with no clear way out?

On the latest episode of the More to Be Podcast, we hear from writer and speaker Barb Roose and chat about walking with Jesus, surrendering in the struggle, and finding healing as well as direction through connection with Jesus and with others.

As we reflect on the state of our world during a global pandemic, we consider the challenge to be still and confident in Jesus and in His purpose for us. Barb gives listeners further insight into her life story and what the Lord has taught her about surrendering her identity to Him, particularly through her latest Bible Study, Surrendered: Letting Go and Living for Jesus.

Barb Roose is a popular speaker and author who is passionate about equipping women to win at life with Christ-empowered strength and dignity. Since 2005, Barb has been speaking to audiences in the US and abroad, including national tours like the Aspire Women's Events. She's a Bible teacher who loves following God more than anything else in life. Barb is a real woman who has experienced God's power and presence during battles with depression and anxiety, parenting challenges and family addiction trauma. Rather than teaching audiences to follow God to get what they want, Barb inspires audiences to discover that God is all that they truly need! Barb is the proud mother of three adult daughters. A perfect day for Barb includes a long walk, finding a sale on fabulous shoes and enjoying a bowl of chocolate peanut butter ice cream. Visit Barb's online home at barbroose.com.

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God is the Holy One of Israel | Encounter God #21

Wed, 27 May 2020 13:00:44 GMT

Have you ever thought of God as the Holy One of Israel? Can you think of any time this name of God was used in prayer with other believers or even in a modern-day worship song?

Wouldn't you agree that the Holy One of Israel is a name that has special meaning to God's people of long ago but may feel foreign to us?

We're out of touch with this side of God's character and nature, as we don't identify as the people of Israel. We're not wandering through physical deserts, following a pillar of cloud by day and fire by night, even though there isn't a soul among us who hasn't experienced their one spiritual, emotional, or physical wilderness season.

When we journey through hardships, it is not likely that we'll call upon the Holy One of Israel.

Continue reading this devotional and watch the video teaching for this episode in the Encounter God Bible Study.

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God is Our Father and Defender | Encounter God #20

Wed, 20 May 2020 12:00:52 GMT

Do you see God as your Father and Defender?

Or do you resist thinking of God in this way as the example that has been set for you in regards to Fatherhood -- even manhood -- has not been positive?

Continue reading this devotional and watch the video teaching for this episode in the Encounter God Bible Study.

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#531: Parenting Perspective for the Teen Years

Mon, 18 May 2020 12:00:48 GMT

Have you ever noticed that eye-rolling isn't something reserved just for a teen?

Oh yes, all you have to do is mention parenting teens and you'll see plenty of eye-rolling from moms and dads alike. It's certainly not an easy task, but does it warrant such a negative response?

Is there a way to enjoy parenting through the teen years?

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I'm joined by boy mom, Monica Swanson, for a candid discussion about raising not only teens and sons but also daughters. Our conversation weaves in and out of parenting insights and biblical principles as we consider the importance of raising our children for their teen years without fear fueling the process. True to the promises found in her book, Boy Mom: What Your Son Needs Most from You, Monica brings us wisdom, practical advice, resources, and encouragement.

Monica Swanson and her husband, Dave (a hospital physician), are raising four sons on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. They have graduated one son, and homeschool the other three, and they spend much of their free time supporting their sons' competitive surfing and enjoying all that Hawaii has to offer. Monica's background is in sports medicine and fitness, and she shares inspiration for balanced living, as well as recipes, stories, and a ton of encouragement for families on her blog at MonicaSwanson.com.

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Psalm 119, Ephesians 5
Connect with Monica at monicaswanson.com
Boy Mom: What Your Son Needs Most from You by Monica Swanson
Relationship & Dating Guide for Teens
21 Questions for Moms of Teens
Equine-Assisted Coaching
Life Coach Training Course
Biblical Mentor Training Course
Sisterhood Membership

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God is the King of kings and Lord of lords | Encounter God #19

Wed, 13 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT

How well do you know the story of God?

Is your understanding of Scripture a high-level view, where you get the gist of who God is and what He has done?

Or do you understand the context where His character is revealed personally, His commands are relevant to your life today, and His promises carry hope for what is to come?

It is too easy to pick and choose what we want to know and believe about God. But in doing so, we forsake knowing the richness of the God who made us in His image and ordained our lives with a glorious purpose. We miss out on the fuel that ignites our faith in times of suffering and trial.

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God is Gracious & Merciful | Encounter God #18

Wed, 06 May 2020 12:00:05 GMT

Do we not trust that God is who He says He is because we've never experienced His fullness in the flesh?

Yes, we know God's promises. Yes, we can think about who He is and what He does, but how much do we fall into doubt because the fullness of God can't be contained in the flesh? So we turn to the things of this world for our security. We turn from God into worshipping our accomplishments and make idols of people who can actually see and touch.

But where does that land us? We only become more and more distance from God, stepping deeper and deeper into rebellion, just like the Israelites.

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#528: Avoiding Burnout through Sacred Rest

Mon, 04 May 2020 12:00:08 GMT

Have you spent far too long trying to do it all, only to end up exhausted and overwhelmed?

Does the idea of rest and refueling sound wonderful but impossible at the same time?

Might it be safe to say that if you continue at this speed, you'll be destined for burnout . . . emotionally, spiritually, physically, relationally, and professionally?

If your answer to any of these questions is yes, you'll want to hit pause on whatever you're doing and listen to this episode on the More to Be Podcast. Actually, even if you're not sure you're exactly headed for burnout, you'll want to bend an ear to hear what Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith has to say to us about the importance of sacred rest and the road it took her to find it. She is no stranger to over-achieving, burned-out living. Yet she found another way as God revealed to her that we are to work from a place of rest, and not rest only after we've finished our work. Yes, this episode is not only inspirational, it is practical for all of us seeking to embrace the gift of rest that God has given us.

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is an author, speaker, and board-certified internal medicine physician near Birmingham, Alabama. She received her B.S. in Biochemistry at the University of Georgia and graduated with honors from Meharry Medical College in Nashville. She has been an adjunct faculty member at Baker College and Davenport University in Michigan teaching courses on health, nutrition, and disease progression. Dr. Dalton-Smith is a national and international media resource on the mind, body, spirit connection. Her newest release is Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity, includes ground-breaking insight on the seven types of rest needed to optimize your productivity, increase your overall happiness and live your best life.

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The Lord is Our Strength and Shield | Encounter God #17

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:00:32 GMT

What comes to mind when you consider that God is your strength and your shield?

Do you see a mighty warrior and defender before you, standing in front of you and protecting you from the onslaught of harm? Or does it feel like God is out there, somewhere, maybe strong and fierce against the attacks, but He has somehow overlooked that you need protecting?

It's natural for us to perceive God through our circumstances, questioning His character and doubting His promises. But isn't that why we're studying the names and attributes of God so that our experiences do not define our faith but rather Truth becomes our plumbline.

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God with Us | Encounter God #16

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 12:00:21 GMT

Does it feel like God is with you right now? Or do you feel like you're all on your own?

It's fair to wonder anytime we walk through a crisis, whether that is the Coronavirus Pandemic or any other change in life circumstances. We live in a culture that says "do this and you'll get what you want, strive harder and you'll reap the reward." So when life doesn't turn out as we expect, it is natural to feel like we did something wrong . . . that God has somehow abandoned us.

But that's not the way God works.

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#525: Trusting God When You Feel Out of Control

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 12:00:18 GMT

Do you feel like trusting God, especially when you feel totally out of control, is even harder than when life is normal and expected?

What about in the face of fear, especially after a trauma or unexpected trial?

If you find yourself tempted to take matters in your own hand and push God aside, especially when it comes to trusting God with your kids, then this episode is for you.

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I'm joined by Shelly Wildman, a mom to three adult daughters and a writer and speaker from her home in Wheaton, Illinois. She is the author of a profoundly helpful parenting book, First Ask Why: Raising Kids to Love God through Intentional Discipleship, and is a woman of great faith when it comes to trusting God with her children, in spite of the trauma she experienced during her own childhood.

Shelly inspires us to leave our loves in God's hands and trust Him to accomplish His great purposes in the face of our own fears. At a time when the Coronavirus pandemic has swept our world, this episode speaks to the importance of trusting God with the unknown and the importance of becoming a support system to each other.

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First Ask Why: Raising Kids to Love God Through Intentional Discipleship by Shelly Wildman
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God is the Faithful Rock | Encounter God #15

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 12:00:03 GMT

Do you see God as your Faithful Rock? Does He feel firm underneath your feet?

Or do you feel like your slipping into the mud . . . maybe not too far from solid ground but enough to scare you?

Maybe you're knee-deep in the middle of the worst kind of boot-stuck, foot slipping, face-planting kind of mud? That was me, literally, when I needed my friend to give me a hand and help me out. Maybe that's where you find yourself today too.

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God is God | Encounter God #14

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 12:00:58 GMT

What comes to mind when you hear the declaration that "God is God?"

Does it feel like the final word? It certainly does so for me. So maybe there is nothing further to discuss?

But what if there is? What led to the declaration that God is God in this passage from Deuteronomy 7?

The Lord is God. He is faithful. He keeps His gracious covenant loyalty for a thousand generations . . .with those who love Him and keep His commands. Yes, this is truth. But what is the context?

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Faith Wanderer, You are Loved

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 12:00:20 GMT

Would you consider yourself a faith wanderer?

Do you wonder what the difference is between being a wanderer and lost?

Maybe it's not a worry for yourself, but there are loved ones that come to mind as you are concerned for their salvation and relationship with God.

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, we get real about what it feels like to question your faith and wonder if you're lost. Robin Dance, author of For All Who Wander: Why Knowing God Is Better than Knowing It All, brings authenticity and wisdom so deep you'll not be able to listen without losing track of what you thought you'd be getting done.

This episode just might be one of the rawest conversations you'll hear . . . as emotions rose to the surface that caught me by surprise and led me to fresh hope for wandering, in faith, on this journey to eternity.

Robin is a sister-in-Christ and a wanderer as well as writer, speaker, and contributor to the (in)courage community and The Art of Simple. She and her husband, Tad, are enjoying newfound freedom as empty nesters, but they keep their fingers crossed and the back door open for their three adult children. As Southern as sugar-shocked tea, she currently lives in Macon, Georgia, and online at robindance.me.

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The Lord is a Warrior | Encounter God #13

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 12:00:15 GMT

Do you see God as a warrior for you? In the middle of your trials and suffering, is God the one securing the victory? Or do you see Him as your enemy?

It's understandable if it feels like He against you instead of for you. Isn't that what our culture and maybe even our upbringing has impressed upon us? Yet that is the very reason why studying God's Word is so powerful. We get to find out who God says He is instead of relying on what we think or feel.

So grab your Bible and open up to Exodus 15, where we encounter God as our Warrior.

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#520: How to Survive, Thrive, and Lean on the Eternal Rock {through the Coronavirus Pandemic}

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:00:51 GMT

Has the Coronavirus pandemic impacted your life?

Maybe it feels like business as usual, depending upon where you live and when you're reading this. No matter what your situation looks like right now, we all face seasons of unexpected change and struggle.

So what does it look like to survive, thrive, and lean on the Eternal Rock?

In this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I'm joined by my regular co-host Kalie to reflect on the impact of this pandemic while also studying our key passage for the week from the Encounter God Bible series.

We consider how the Coronavirus has become an opportunity to trust God with everything that is uncertain.

We explore ways to steady our minds on God and His promises as we unpack who He is as the Eternal Rock through studying God's name found in Isaiah 26. We reflect on His character revealed in Isaiah 43 and consider how we can care for ourselves, our relationships, and responsibilities through understanding how our brain responds to fear.

Our practical steps include ways to regulate our bodies using tools like the CALM Anxiety Strategy Cards and the Core Value Worksheet. This is an episode you'll want to bookmark and pull out again any time you face a crisis and uncertain times.

Has the Coronavirus pandemic impacted your life?

So what does it look like to survive, thrive, and lean on the Eternal Rock?

We consider how the Coronavirus has become an opportunity to trust God with everything that is uncertain.

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The Lord is My Banner | Encounter God #11

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 18:19:15 GMT

What do you picture when you think of a banner?

Do you envision the ones you find in a high school gym, recognizing a championship?

Do you see a banner hanging on a wall, announcing the reason for a celebration?

Maybe you see two high-schoolers carrying a banner in front of the cheerleader, flag corp, and marching band in the Memorial Day Parade?

When we think of the Lord as our Banner, I actually think all those various kinds of banners in light of this name that Moses gave to the Lord . . . continue reading this Wednesday in the Word devotional at More to Be.

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How to Overcome the Fear of Failure

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 12:00:08 GMT

How does the fear of failure impact your life?

Moreover, what is the impact of fear of failure on your career and calling?

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, we dig into the topic of fear of failure, especially in the context of career and calling, with Leah Archibald, of the Theology of work and host of the ___ Podcast. But before we jump into our discussion about fears and failure, Leah and I connect over our Jewish heritage and college faith-conversions. Leah share how her faith was on the outside of her Monday through Friday marketplace life.

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Deuteronomy 1:19-45

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The Lord Will Provide | Encounter God #10

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 12:00:29 GMT

Do you think God still tests us like the way He tested Abraham in the sacrifice of His son Isaac?

Does God actively pursue us to see if our hearts and lives are aligned with His commands, promises, and plans for our lives?

Join me in studying Genesis 22 and let's ask God for a fresh encounter with His peace.

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Strategies for Avoiding Burnout, Part 2

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 13:00:08 GMT

Are you ready to discover how to align your life with God's best?

That's our mission at More to Be, as we seek to help you experience a fresh encounter with God and His Word so that you may live transformed and impact this world with kingdom hope.

So as you get ready to listen to this episode on the More to Be Podcast of our second Coffee with the Coaches gathering, grab your Bible and a journal and get ready to take notes. Our More to Be Coaches offer so much wisdom and practical biblical application to consider as you seek God for His best next step for you.

On this Episode

Strategies for Overcoming Burnout So You can Enjoy Everyday Life {Elisa Pulliam}
How can a mom best navigate her desire to grow spiritually while managing the daily roadblocks and frustrations that go along with her multiple jobs including caretaking, leading, work, {Andria McCollough}
How do you deal with your own stress and anxiety on a daily basis? {Kristen Humiston}
Can you help me create a game plan to improve physical and spiritual wellness in the next 24 hours? {Kelli Schoefer}
How do make time to pray and read your bible every day before other distractions? {Marva Smith}
What advice do you have for helping a 5yo through the transition of mommy going to work full time after always being SAHM? {Elisa Pulliam}
I'd also love advice on getting right before the Lord and accepting his forgiveness when a mistake of your past haunts you? {Elisa Pulliam}

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• Strategies for Avoiding Burnout and Enjoy Everyday Life, Part 1

• Breathe: Experience a Taste of Heaven through Sabbath {Podcast #514}

• Sensitive and Strong: A Guide for Highly Sensitive Persons and Those Who Love Them, by Denise J. Hughes and Cheri Gregory

• Encounter God #8

• How to Find Your Calling

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The Lord is Peace | Encounter God #9

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 13:00:21 GMT

When you hear the word "peace," what comes to mind? Is it a location or a feeling? Is it an experience or a way of being?

What if peace wasn't "out there" but rather a quantifiable gift from the Lord that came through His presence indwelling in you?

Yes, the Lord is Peace. Those are the words Gideon chose to use of God, after His encounter with Him and experiencing His provisions in the face of his own insecurities and fears.

Join me in studying Judges 6 and Isaiah 26:3 this week and let's ask God for a fresh encounter with His peace.

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#514: Breathe: Experience a Taste of Heaven through Sabbath

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 13:00:08 GMT

Does "sabbath" feel like a dirty word to you? Like, "Hush woman, I don't want to talk about that because there is no way I can honor the Sabbath with all I have to do!"

Maybe the idea of Sabbath sounds wonderful, but you can't quite figure out how to logistically make that happen in your family?

Well, what if you thought of Sabbath as a gift instead of a burden? What if it was the very secret to discovering how to breathe again . . . deep exhales that enable you to face life renewed and refreshed?

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, Kalie and I unpack the principles and promises that lay the purpose for modern-day Sabbath-keeping. We each share our own imperfect journeys as we have uncovered the gift of Sabbath and the purpose of this covenant God made with the Israelites that is to be remembered by every generation. We're not giving you a bar to rise up to but rather the inspiration along with an invitation to explore a practice of Sabbath-keeping as you consider this opportunity to breathe each week and taste a bit of heaven on earth.

Scripture Focus

Exodus 2:2-3
Exodus 20:8-11
Exodus 31:12-17
Hebrews 3:12-19
Hebrews 4:1- 11

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The LORD that Heals | Encounter God #8

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 13:00:30 GMT

When you're not feeling well, what do you do? Do you run to a doctor or Google? A friend or a medicine cabinet?

Quite possibly, it is time for you to see God as someone you can run to when you're suffering in your physical, emotional, spiritual, and relational wellness.

Instead of being the last resort, is it time for you to turn to Him first?

Join me in studying Exodus 15 this week and let's ask God for increased faith to believe He is trustworthy.

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Strategies for Avoiding Burnout & Enjoying Everyday Life (Part 1)

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 13:00:23 GMT

Are you feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Uncertain about your next step?

Wouldn't it be nice to clearly hear from God so that you can move in the direction He leads!

It is our prayer that this episode will help you discover God's best next step as you listen in on our Coffee with the Coaches gathering. Each month, I'm joined by my network of More to Be Coaches for a live online gathering to answers questions from our tribe.

On this episode, you'll hear:

Strategies for Overcoming Burnout So You can Enjoy Everyday Life
What to do if you're a single mom coming out of an abusive marriage? {Carly Webber}
How to respond in a positive and encourage a pre-teen son? {Jennifer Booth}
What do you do when you feel like you are going through the valley of dry bones? {Cari Barney}
How do you combat compassion fatigue? {Elisa Pulliam}
How do you know coaching is your calling? {Elisa Pulliam}
How do you pray specifically for my children and spouse to return to the Lord? {Elisa Pulliam}
How do you go about seeking the Lord for counsel at times of transition? {Cari Barney}

Yes, this episode is loaded with wisdom and practical coaching questions to use as you seek God's best for your life today.

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YAHWEH | Encounter God #7

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 13:00:08 GMT

Do you ever feel like you can read the same Scriptures time and time again, and yet you can see fresh truths that never stuck out before?

That's the beauty of the Word of God! It is alive and active (Hebrews 4:12)! It is able to cut through our previous thoughts with fresh new understanding. Yes, God is about the business of changing our thinking and thereby transforming us from the inside out as we seek to align our thoughts with His Truth (Romans 12).

And so this week, as we return to Exodus 3, we get to meet another side of God once again. He is not only I AM WHO I AM, but he is also LORD, which in the original language is Yahweh or Jehovah, which means "the existing one" and is considered "the proper name of the One True God." (source)

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#510: Breaking Anxiety's Grip

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 13:00:31 GMT

Does anxiety have a grip on you or someone you love?

Have you been caught in the cycle of shame, feeling like it's a faith issue you can't resolve?

Maybe you've explored every option, every doctor, every technique, and the relief just hasn't come?

You're not alone! I say that often, but I really do mean it. And in this episode of the More to Be Podcast, you'll hear why anxiety is such an issue facing us today, as well as practical steps to break anxiety's grip on your life, whether you're the one who suffers or find yourself as a caregiver.

My friend and trusted sister-in-Christ, Dr. Michelle Bengtson, brings to us her expertise and personal experience battling anxiety and depression. She is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist with more than 20 years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of medical and mental disorders in children, adults, and seniors. She has been in private practice for more than a decade of that time. Michelle is on a mission to instill hope in the hearts of those who are suffering from or caring for those with ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, developmental disorders, head injuries, dementia, and the neurological side effects of illnesses such as Epilepsy, Diabetes, Fibromyalgia, Lupus, and Cancer, as well as psychiatric disorders such as Depression, Anxiety, and Bipolar Disorder.

This episode is filled with compassion, hope, and practical, biblically-steeped steps to use in not only a battle with anxiety and depression but anytime fear or worry threaten to overtake our faith.

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Breaking Anxiety's Grip by Dr. Michelle Bengtson
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I AM WHO I AM | Encounter God Series #6

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 13:00:27 GMT

I AM WHO I AM. That is the name of God we are to remember eternally, forever.

It represents the fullness of who He is and who He will always be.

It embodies who God from creation onward.

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God Almighty | Encounter God Series #5

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 13:00:49 GMT

Who is God to you? Is He Your Almighty God? Do you see Him as friend or foe? Limited or limitless? Promise-keeper or promise-breaker?

Study the word with us this week to meet God afresh and see Him change how you from the inside out.

Watch or listen to this week's teaching at https://www.moretobe.com/2020/02/god-almighty/

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#507: Obedience Over Hustle

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 13:00:08 GMT

Does the idea of hustle motivate you or make you feel like you want to take a nap?

Are you overwhelmed by the idea of fully obeying God in spite of the pull on your heart to heed His still small voice?

Maybe your answer is YES to both these questions, as opposite as they may seem.

In this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I'm joined by Malinda Fuller, author of Obedience over Hustle: The Surrender of a Striving Heart, for a deeply meaningful reflection on what it looks like to simply obey God and cease the endless hustle. For Malinda, that turn began rather dramatically, and she's not looked back.

Her thoughts about finding a rhythm, cultivating routines, and making the moments together count the most are both inspiring and practical. She is a homeschooling mom to two spirited girls, on her latest adventure with her husband, Alex, living in an RV and traveling for his work.

This episode will inspire you to live in the freedom of obedience instead of the bondage of hustle.

Scripture Focus

Joseph's Responsibilities
Abraham & Sarah
Mary & Martha
Luke 22

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The Lord is My Shepherd | Encounter God Series #4

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 13:00:22 GMT

Is Psalm 23 a little too familiar to you?

Maybe you think, "Yeah, yeah, we're just like the sheep?"

But what if this passage wasn't at all about the sheep?

What if we're supposed to see something entirely different?

Watch or listen to this week's teaching at https://www.moretobe.com/2020/01/lord-is-my-shepherd/.

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The God Who Sees | Encounter God #3

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 13:00:04 GMT

Do you feel like God sees you? Does it feel like you are living behind a wall that God has chosen to not step behind?

Maybe you feel like Sarai did, worried that God might not show up to keep His promises. Maybe to think, like Hagar, that God turned His back on you.

No matter where you find yourself today, join me in studying Genesis 16.

God is inviting you to meet Him afresh in His Word.

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#504: How to Handle All those Triggers

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 13:00:16 GMT

Are you tired of your over-reactions to life's everyday issues?

Have you lost hope that your marriage will ever get out of this rut?

Maybe you're utterly spent emotionally, totally depleted of reserves, and feel like you'll never be the wife or mama you imagined?

As I often say, "Sister, you're not alone. There is hope."

This latest episode on the More to Be Podcast reiterates that message for every weary woman, every triggered mama, every disheartened wife. Amber Lia, author of Marriage Triggers with her husband, Guy, and co-author of Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses, with Wendy Speake, shares such deep biblical wisdom with relevant action steps.

You'll be encouraged to pursue God for real and lasting transformation, not only in your relationships but in yourself. Count this as your marching orders, girding you up by the power of the Holy Spirit, to face the most daunting daily struggles with fresh hope and perspective.

Scripture Focus

Ezra 5 - 8
Ecclesiastes 7:5-14

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God Most High | Encounter God Series #2

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 13:00:08 GMT

What does the Bible say about our God Most High? As you look at Psalm 7, what else do you discover about God? What pattern do you see for confession? The motivation for living right before the Lord? Trusting Him as your rescuer and place of refuge?

Yes, there is so much to learn. Join me in studying Psalm 7.

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Who is our Creator God? | Encounter God Series #1

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 17:00:00 GMT

What does the Bible say about God as our Creator? How could knowing this side of God changes everything about our perspective?

Join me in studying Isaiah 40 to find out.

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#501: It's Time to Be, Not Do

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 13:00:32 GMT

What do you think it looks like to simply be present with God?

Maybe you've been so caught up in the "doing" of your faith, you've lost sight of the relationship you can have with Him.

Well, it's time to get back to the basics, push off our misconceptions, and really get to encounter God this year together.

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, we kick-off 2020 with Season 5 and a year-long focus on Encounter God Afresh. It's time to not only be in the Word but seek to know God's character through studying His names and attributes, so that we can trust Him more. It's about breaking our habits and rituals that have lost their meaning and seeking to be present in our relationship with God.

This vision overflows from my personal journey of faith along with so many things God is teaching me through certification I am pursuing as an equine-assisted coach. You'll get to hear a bit about the latest lessons at the end of this episode. Let's just say I've discovered the danger of being task-oriented! But that story comes after we dive into 1 Kings 8 and explore what it looks like to trust that all of God's promises as they are found in the Word hold true.

Scripture Focus

1 Kings 8

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#411: Becoming a Woman Who Endures Well

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 13:00:44 GMT

Don't you wish life would be a little less challenge?

Maybe you're still looking for the easy button, thinking that if you pray hard enough, long enough, the load will lighten up.

Or maybe you're ready to throw in the towel because endurance isn't your strong suit.

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, Kalie Kelch and I wrap up season 4 with a chat about enduring well in the midst of struggle and trials. It's a rather appropriate ending of not only this season but also this year for me personally, with the loss of my father-in-law just before Thanksgiving.

Although we recorded this episode in the early fall, I only got around to editing it in early December at a time when I needed to hear the truths we spoke about . . . and I believe you may find the same is true for you.

I can look back and see how God was preparing me for what was to come with a deeply embedded reminder of Romans 5 and a fresh perspective on how to face the hard times.

I hope you have time to listen to our conversation as though you're sitting right with us and take courage to face your trials as part of becoming a woman who endures well.

Scripture Focus

Romans 5

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410: Making Time for God and His Word

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 13:00:57 GMT

Do you struggle to meet with God each day, feeling like the tyranny of the urgent is ruling your life?

Is getting into the Word something that you long for but can't quite find a routine that works for you?

Maybe you think that you'll be just fine on your own without personal study of Scripture?

This episode of the More to Be Podcast is filled with simple tips and practical strategies to shift your thinking and habits toward pursuing time with God each day and studying the Word for yourself. I'm joined by friend and fellow Bible study teacher, Asheritah Cuicui, for a heart-to-heart chat about integrating the discipline of daily Bible study into our morning routine.

Asheritah's recent book, Bible & Breakfast, will inspire and guide you into a new habit of connecting with God. Filled with yummy and healthy breakfast recipes (oh my, the chocolate granola) alongside thought-provoking devotions, you'll discover that God's Word is the best thing you can feast on each day, whether you're a busy mama, working woman, or savoring a slower season in life. You can get a sneak peek of it at BibleandBreakfast.com and connect with Asheritah at OneThingAlone.com.

Scripture Focus

John 21

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Bible & Breakfast by Asheritah Ciuciu
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#409: Resting in God's Arms Amidst of Loss and Anxiety

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 13:01:00 GMT

In this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I'm joined by Christie Thomas for a quiet and thoughtful conversation about what it means to navigate loss and anxiety as an adult and also with young children. Christie is the mom of three boys who love stories and wife of an educator, and she is passionate about helping parents cultivate a vibrant faith life so that they can live the abundant life AND so that they can model and share this life with their kids. She is the author of Quinn's Promise Rock: No Matter Where, God Is Always There, Quinn Says Goodbye: Friends May Go Away, but God Is Here to Stay, and Wise for Salvation: Meaningful Devotions for Families with Little Ones. You can learn more about Christie and glean her wisdom at christiethomaswriter.com.

Scripture Focus

Isaiah 40:11
Deuteronomy 33:12
Philippians 4
Jeremiah 15:9
Psalm 91:4

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#408: Pursuing a Grumble-Free Heart and Home

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 13:00:55 GMT

Is grumbling the tone of your heart and home?

Maybe that's a habit you've inherited. Maybe it's one that has been triggered by life's trials.

No matter what has caused the grumbling, you can make strides toward a grumble-free life and cultivate a new culture in your home.\

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I'm joined by my friend, Tricia Goyer, who offers us such a fresh perspective on parenting through the grumbles with a new vision. You might have heard her on the podcast before as we chatted about anger. Tricia has plenty of real-life experience dealing with anger and the grumbles, as she is the homeschool mom of ten, a doting grandma, and wife to John. In her latest book, The Grumble-Free Year, Tricia invites us to experience the lessons learned through a twelve-month journey with her family to bring an end to grumbling.

This episode is packed full of practical application, as I share what I've learned in my trauma-focused equine-assisted therapy course about the brain and offer you a new way to respond to grumpy and angry emotions in yourself and your kiddos. We also walk through the Scriptures, especially Mark 4, considering the Parable of the Sower . . . a.k.a. . . . mother. This episode will most definitely help think biblically and consider the transformation steps God is leading you to embrace in your life.

Scripture Focus

Galatians 5
John 15
Mark 4
Philippians 14:2

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Trauma-Focused Equined-Assisted Coaching
The Grumble-Free Year, by Tricia Goyer
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Emotionally Healthy Leadership by Peter Scazzero
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#407: Hope and Healing after Abortion

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 12:00:26 GMT

Do you feel like your life is "too far gone?" That God can't make anything of the mistakes you've made?

Are you carrying a secret shame in your heart, terrified of the consequences that would ensue if others found out?

Maybe your shame is linked to an abortion, and you've decades grieving and carrying it all alone. This episode is especially for you.

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I'm joined by my friend, Toni McFadden, who is an inspirational woman of God on a mission to lift shame and bring healing to post-abortive women. She humbly shares her story of encountering the redemptive hand of God after a childhood marred by choices she would like to see this next generation handle differently. Our conversation will speak hope into your heart, no matter your journey, and inspire you to step into your story in light of God's grace, love, forgiveness, and leading. You can get to know Toni at tonimcfadden.com as well as on

Scripture Focus

Matthew 7
Leviticus
Ephesians 3:20
Isaiah 43

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Toni McFadden at tonimcfadden.com as well as on Instagram
Healing After Abortion
Surrendering the Secret
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Go Deeper Still Retreat
Forgiven and Set Free by Linda Cochran

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#406: Creating Family Culture

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 12:00:42 GMT

Do you feel like your family is out of sync? That you're all heading in different directions? That your priorities aren't lining up with your spouse?

Well, you're not alone! Most family units lack a sense of mission and purpose. Decisions are made on the fly based on what feels good to the loudest, strongest voice. That kind of dynamic doesn't lead to a family experience that feels good for anyone. The good news is there is another way to do family, whether you're raising littles or getting ready to launch teens into adulthood. There's hope, too, if you find yourself leading your family as a single mom or simply don't have the support of your spouse.

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I have the delight of chatting with friend and a graduate of the Life Coach Training Course, Kimberly Amici, about how to create family culture. Kim has been passionate about this topic for many years, intentionally creating family culture with her spouse and children, in ways that will inspire you to get creative without becoming overwhelmed. Her practical steps, which shape her Family Culture Project Course, can serve you right where you are today. So grab a notebook and your Bible to discover how God can equip you and lead you to set the culture in your family today.

Scripture Focus

Ephesians 5
Proverbs 29
Romans 12

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#405: T.R.U.E. Connected Relationships

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 12:00:00 GMT

How would you define the relationships in your life? Connected? Disconnected? Physically present but emotionally disengaged? Toxic?

The state of our relationships matters much when it comes to the impact on our faith. That's because God designed us to need one another. We're not meant to go through life alone. So what will it take to figure out how to do life together well?

In this episode of the More to Be Podcast, Kalie and I jump back into the conversation that kicked off Season 4 and considers the biblical foundation for cultivating T.R.U.E. Connected Relationships. The acronym, T.R.U.E. is derived from a philosophy of natural horsemanship modified by my friend, Shelly, the founder of an equine-assisted therapy center. I've taken it a step further by considering the ways God wants us to cultivate relationships marked by Trust, Respect, Understanding, and Empathy. This episode is jam packed with practical ideas for growing emotionally, spiritually, and relationally, not only for our own personal benefit but also for the sake of impacting others with the love of God in tangible ways.

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#404: Debunking the Myths of Counseling

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 12:00:52 GMT

What is your perspective on counseling?

Do you feel like it carries a stigma in your circle? That only weak people go for help?

Does it feel like a lack of faith to seek out counseling . . . that maybe you just have to pray more?

In the last decade of my life, I've experienced tremendous healing from the Lord and radical transformation through the support of a number of counselors. Each one spoke into my life at a time when I could not find the way forward. More prayer didn't work. More Bible study didn't work. More self-control didn't work. By God's grace, I took the advice of a dear friend and got myself into counseling. I discovered that my issues were trauma-related and that healing was indeed possible. I learned how to invite God in to heal my heart. With great and godly support, I walked through forgiveness. I unearthed my identity in Christ. I gained insight into how to cultivate healthy relationships.

Yes, I am a great advocate of counseling as much as I am for coaching. But I'm still in shock as to how many people see counseling, and even coaching, through a warped lens. So on this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I invited my friend and licensed psychotherapist, Peggy MacQueen, to join me in debunking the myths of counseling. Peggy's passion is to come alongside those who are hurting and looking for solutions to life’s issues. She believes that one needs to stand on Truth and see oneself as God sees them. In her private practice, Thrive Coaching and Counseling, Peggy uses an eclectic approach to therapy after assessing the needs of the client. She works with clients seeking healing from grief, loss, sexual trauma

and abuse, along with anxiety, depression, communication within marriage and family relationships, and teen & young adults.

This episode is packed full insight and truth as we debunk the myths around counseling, coaching, and healing that leads to personal, emotional, spiritual, and relational growth. If you're ready to take the next step toward growth with the support of a counselor, you can certainly reach out to Peggy or visit Focus on the Family to find a counselor in your area. If you are not sure if you need coaching or counseling, complete this form and we will be in touch.

5 Myths That Keep Us from Going for Counseling

#1 . . . Myth: Counseling is for those who are weak and "crazy."

. . . Truth: Counseling is for those choosing to be brave and grow emotionally, spiritually, and relationally.

#2 . . . Myth: Psychotherapy is just for those who have mental illness.

. . . Truth: Psychotherapy is for anyone! You can seek counseling for:

personal growth
communication skills
relationship conflict
recovering from loss and grief
healing from trauma of any kind at any time in your life
struggling with anxiety
struggling with an eating disorder
struggling with sadness or depression
struggling in your faith
and more . . .

#3 . . . Myth: Counseling makes you dependent on your therapist.

. . . Truth: A therapist goal should be that you don't become dependent on them.

#4 . . . Myth: Talking through problems with a total stranger won't solve anything.

. . . Truth: Talking can lead to clarity of what happened, how you feel, and what you can do moving forward. The Lord can speak to you in counseling and through a therapist.

#5 . . . Myth: A therapist will judge me or bring about shame or have me focus on what my parents did or didn't do.

. . . Truth: A therapist job is to be shame-lifter and support you moving forward toward healing with forgiveness and establishing healthy relationships.

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Psalm 139
Isaiah 50

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#403: Making Memories with Purposes

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 12:00:00 GMT

In this episode of the More to Be Podcast, Elisa is joined by co-host Kalie Kelch for an honest conversation about making memories with purpose and understanding impact of our values in that process. Their conversation weaves in and out stories, as Elisa invited Kalie to share about her family vacation and all the value-based decisions that shaped their adventure. You'll hear heart-tender confessions leading to practical strategies for responding to jealousy, insecurity, and living with an eternal mindset as they dig through passages from Matthew, Luke, and Romans.

Scripture Focus

Matthew 7
Luke 11
Romans 8

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#402: When Life Doesn't Go As Planned

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 12:00:24 GMT

What is your response when life doesn't go as planned?

Do you doubt God's love for you? Question your purpose? Struggle to find your identity, when what you thought would define your life no longer exists as a possibility?

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I'm joined by Sheridan Voysey, a fellow writer and speaker, as well as broadcaster, for a deeply powerful discussion about what to do when life doesn't go as planned. Sheridan, like many of us, experienced the dashing of dreams and hopes, both professionally and personally. He recounts how walking the road of faith while waiting on God for so many unanswered prayers shaped his identity and purpose. In his most recent book, The Making of Us: Who We Can Become When Life Doesn't Go to Planned, as well as in our conversation, Sheridan invites us to step into his story about his struggle with infertility and becoming a childless family with his wife, Merryn. But this episode isn't simply about their hopes and dreams rewritten -- it's about all of us and what to do when God's ways don't line up with our expectations.

Meet Our Guest

Sheridan Voysey is a writer, speaker, and broadcaster. He is the author of seven books including The Making of Us: Who We Can Become When Life Doesn't Go to Planned, Resurrection Year and Resilient, and he is featured writer for the globally popular devotional Our Daily Bread. Sheridan is a regular contributor to BBC Radio 2 and other international networks, and has featured on BBC Breakfast, BBC News, CBC’s Tapestry, Moody Radio, American Radio Network, Discover the Word, Day of Discovery, and 100 Huntley Street. He is married to Merryn and lives and travels from Oxford, United Kingdom. Connect with Sheridan Voysey at sheridanvoysey.com.

Scripture Focus

2 Corinthians 4
Ephesians 5

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#401: Cultivating Connected Relationships

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 12:00:00 GMT

In this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I'm joined by my dear friend and regular co-host, Kalie Kelch, to unpack God's Word around the concept of what cultivating connected relationships looks like into today's culture and hype-connected world. I bring into the discussion the concept of T.R.U.E. Connected Relationships, which I've adapted from my equine-assisted training and the example of my friend, Shelly, who leads an equine-assisted therapy organization. We talk honestly about motherhood, idolatry, and God's healing work through relationships! We open up to John 15 as we look at the example of Jesus urging us to remain in love and be connected to the vine.

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#312: Be the Love, Sister

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 12:00:40 GMT

What does it look like to be the love of God in this world?

Have you felt like you can't be God's love because you don't have it for yourself?

Well, sister, you're not alone. Being God's love can be overwhelming without understanding what His love full looks like. So in this season 3 finale episode, we tackle this topic of God's love as we circle back in a review of all that we've studied and discussed over the past six months.

From our launching point of studying the Proverbs 31 woman to where we find ourselves today, Kalie and I consider how God's love is the gateway to freedom . . . the kind of freedom that enables us to become who He intended as we fix our minds on truth instead of feelings.

Speaking of the mind, this episode is also loaded with information about the way our brains works. You'll not want to miss out on this science-rich teaching moment, as I share what I've learned about brain development, trauma, and the way God goes about healing our neurological pathways, which enables us to be loved by Him as we build healthy relationships with others.

Scripture Focus

1 John 4
Romans 8

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#311: Creating Sisterhood Impact with Heather Boersma

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 12:00:07 GMT

What does sisterhood mean to you? Is it a wounding word or one that reminds you of God's faithful provisions?

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I'm joined by Heather Boersma, a fellow speaker, author and life coach with a heart for reaching the next generation of teen girls with hope and God's love. While she might be passionate about reaching teens, her message is for all us.

This episode is packed full of hope and practical biblical wisdom for navigating through anxiety, bullying, motherhood, and friendship.

You'll see why her latest book, Letters from a Big Sister, is such a powerful tool we can put in the hands of teen and college-age girls, but you just might decide to read it for yourself first!

Scripture Focus

Galatians
1 John 4
Romans 8

Notable Links & Mentions

Letters from a Big Sister, by Heather Boersma
Practical Ideas for Battling Anxiety (with links to lots of resources)
Impact Together plus the Mentor Training Intensive
Natural Lifemanship Training
Starting with Whole30
Getting Started with Essential Oils
Stomping Out the Darkness
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Brave Together: Devoted to God and Each Other

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#310: Becoming a Woman of Great Faith

Mon, 20 May 2019 12:00:00 GMT

What would it look like for you to think of today as the day your legacy of great faith is written?

How would you embrace this moment, struggle, opportunity with a different perspective?

Could you see yourself, based on your life thus far, being added to chapter 11 of Hebrews, entering in with the saints of the past to this profoundly real hall of faith?

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, Kalie Kelch joins me to unpack a vision of living now for our legacy of faith that is yet to be pronounced by future generations. We take a look at our lives through the lens of those described in Hebrews 10 and 11. These passages point to the only hope we have in this land of the living as we journey to eternity. We weave in and out of these powerful Scriptures, exploring the context of the bible characters we know of well but maybe haven't quite thought about from the perspective of waiting and wonder.

How can their obedience prompt us?

How can their faith inspire us into action as we use whatever God has given us to be ambassadors of the Good News?

Even when God was silent in the intertestamental period -- the 400 years between the Old and New Testaments, His work was being accomplished. Roadways were built. Peace ruled in the region. Languages spread. Synagogues were built. While it might feel as though we're waiting on God in silence, the reality is He is busy at work. So how will we be people of faith and carry on, trusting God to accomplish His purposes in us and through us leading to a legacy of faith that marks out our Hebrews 11 kind of life?

Scripture Focus

Hebrews 10 - 11

Notable Links & Mentions

Grab the R.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.
Use the More to Be Podcast Reflection Guide to turn this episode into your own personal Bible study.
Brave Together: Devoted to God and Each Other

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#309: Healthy Marriage, Healthy Leadership with Esther Littlefield

Mon, 06 May 2019 12:00:08 GMT

What is your definition of healthy leadership as a woman in ministry?

Have you ever felt like the health of your leadership role is impacted by the health of your marriage?

You might be wondering what leadership and marriage have to do with the focus of our ministry at More to Be, and that is completely understandable. While we know that everyone in our tribe is not in leadership role nor married, a good bit of y'all come our way looking for resources to share with the ministries you lead while also seeking out spiritual nourishment and biblical encouragement for yourself.

So on this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I invited my good friend, Esther Littlefield to share her story and passion for Christian women in leadership and healthy Christian marriages with us. As a pastor's wife and ministry leader, Esther knows the pressure quite well. Her own experiences inspired her creation of a marriage course at EstherLittlefield.com as well as the creation of the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast.

While we kick off the episode talking about our mastermind group (suggestions below for starting your own), we quickly transition into the story of Esther's life and faith. Our conversation naturally flows into the tension found between being a natural leader and cultivating a healthy marriage. Esther's wisdom, as well as insights into Scripture, will surely bless you. No matter where you are in your life today, you'll be encouraged to press on in the hope of Christ and see God use your gifts and talents according to His purposes.

Scripture Focus

Philippians 1:6

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Get to know Esther Littlefield at EstherLittlefield.com
Listen to the Relationship Series on the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast.
Mastermind Structure:
Bi-Monthly Meetings
Everyone shares a win.
One person on the hot seat.
Everyone shares a goal.
Everyone shares a resource.

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#308: Cultivating an Unwavering Devotional Life

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 12:00:31 GMT

Do you feel like you're supposed to read your Bible and have a quiet time?

Are you drawn into devotional time with the Lord, but sometimes it just doesn't seem to amount to much?

Have you felt like being a "Bible girl" ought to earn you brownie points with God, even though you know that isn't the way it works?

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, Kalie Kelch and I circle back around to consider the importance of studying God's Word. With King Solomon as our guide, as we consider his wisdom in Ecclesiastes, we wrestle through the way suffering is a part of life while recognizing the opportunity to embrace joy and hope through our work and relationships. We jump from the Old Testament to the New Testament, finding a fresh perspective from John for pursuing an abiding relationship with God made accessible through Jesus, landing on love as the motivator of our lives. Grab your Bibles and get ready for an on-the-good study of Truth that will transform your thinking today.

Scripture Focus

Ecclesiastes
John 17

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#307: Choose Joy with Laura Pedersen

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 12:00:42 GMT

What does it looking like to choose joy in the middle of suffering?

How can you find joy again after losing those closest to you?

We tackle these questions and more on this episode of the More to Be Podcast. I'm joined by the founder of the Choose Joy Foundation, Laura Pedersen, which was established in honor of her sister, Sara Frankl. Some of you might remember joy advocate, Sara, as the blogger chronicling her faith alongside her journey with a debilitating illness and necessary isolation, at Gitzen Girl.

At the age of 38, Sara went home to be with the Lord, and her sister, Laura, took up the mantle of carrying her Choose Joy message forward, all the while putting into practice what Sara preached as she faced a battle with breast cancer.

It was an honor to spend time with Laura and unpack the promises found in God's Word. We talked about what it looks like to live out our faith as spiritual beings in human bodies committed to kingdom work. You'll walk away from this episode not only encouraged by the wisdom Laura shares but encouraged by her retelling of her sister's and father's faith. This family leads with the Word as their banner. May we all take note and commit to doing the same.

Scripture Focus

Psalm 46:10
Romans 8

Notable Links & Mentions

Grab the R.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.
Use the More to Be Podcast Reflection Guide to turn this episode into your own personal Bible study.
Brave Together: Devoted to God and Each Other
Learn more about our Life Coach Training course.
Choose Joy: Finding Hope and Purpose When Life Hurts, by Sarah Frankl and Mary Carver
Choose Joy Foundation, led by Laura Pedersen
Discover how to pursue holy wholeness with Holy Whole: Guiding You Into Wellness Through Wholehearted Devotion to God.

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#306: Battle Ready, Brave Together

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 12:00:07 GMT

What does it really look like to live brave in our faith?

Can we actually apply the Scriptures to everyday life?

What needs to shift in our habits so that our actions reflect what we say we believe about God and His Word?

In this episode of the More to Be Podcast, Kalie Kelch joins me again for a chat about what it looks like to apply the Scriptures in good days and bad, when we're feeling beat up by the enemy and ready to fight like the warrior God made us to be.

It shouldn't be a surprise that just as we were getting ready to record, I found myself in a situation where I had to preach to my own soul the very truths and principles we talk about in this episode, which was inspired by our reading of Brave Together: Devoted to God and Each Other in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group (you can join in any time).

So maybe, as you listen to our conversation and study of Scripture, you'll find these familiar verses fall afresh on you. And maybe, you'll decide to bookmark this episode for when the battle is fierce and your stand needs to be strong against the enemy's fiery darts.

Sister, we're in this together. Indeed, we are braver together.

Scripture Focus

2 Corinthians 10:5
Romans 12:2
Hosea 14:2
Psalm 5:3, 66:18
Philippians 4:8

Notable Links & Mentions

Grab the R.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.
Use the More to Be Podcast Reflection Guide to turn this episode into your own personal Bible study.
Brave Together: Devoted to God and Each Other
Learn more about our Life Coach Training course.
Learn more about our Mentor Training course.
Discover how to pursue holy wholeness with Holy Whole: Guiding You Into Wellness Through Wholehearted Devotion to God.
Meet the New You
The Wayfinding Bible
Alphabet of Praise Cards
The Love Exchange by Margaret Therkelsen
Interested in learning more about Thieves? Message Elisa on Facebook or use the contact form to the left!

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#305: Fighting for Marriages with Cherie Zack

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 12:00:42 GMT

Have you given up hope on saving your marriage?

Do you feel like you'll never figure out how to be in a healthy relationship with your spouse?

Would you like to help an extended family member or friend rescue their marriage?

While the focus of our ministry at More to Be isn't solely on marriages, the state of marriages certainly impacts our kingdom-focused ministry. So on this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I've invited my good friend Cherie Zack, founder of Fighting for Your Marriage, to share with us her story

and why she started a ministry devoted to helping wives fight for their marriages. She offers us not only hope through unraveling the details of her journey but a tremendously valuable perspective on how to allow God to work in our hearts before we expect Him to work in our husbands.

I also share a part of my story as it relates to my own marriage and how God took me at the most desperate moment and reroute my vision as a wife through a divine appointment.

This episode is filled with encouragement and practical insight, but there is one problem! The recording is not great due to a poor internet connection and a tech snafu. So, I hope you'll push through the listening challenge to glean the wisdom Cherie offers.

Scripture Focus

Psalm 27
Psalm 46:10

Notable Links & Mentions

Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands
Love & Respect
Connect with Cherie Zack at CherieZack.com and learn more about 200strong.org
Grab the R.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.
Core Values for Couples

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#304: Getting Real with Each Other and God

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:00:21 GMT

Does the idea of accountability scare the daylights out of you?

Are you craving accountability, but not sure how to cultivate it?

Do you struggle to get real with others, afraid that they may not be able to handle you?

Maybe you feel like it's not fair to "put that" on someone else.

We all come from different perspectives when it comes to sharing our personal struggles, especially with sin. But the Scriptures are clear that we are supposed to confess our sins one to another so that we may be healed. So what exactly does confession look like? Who are we supposed to trust with our struggle? How are we supposed to respond?

In this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I'm joined by Kalie Kelch as we unpack the beauty of biblically-steeped accountability relationships. We consider every perspective, from how to go about sharing and what we can do to respond well. We also consider the biblical mandate along with promises for being in real, impactful relationships with other believers.

We chat about what it looks like in business, ministry, and our personal lives, especially in friendship and in parenting. But that's not all! We consider the reality of our sin, the importance of confessing it, and wrestling through the call to pray for each other and our sins. And we share our struggle when those we love and have prayed for haven't been healed on earth.

Scripture Focus

Genesis 8
James 5
Matthew 6

Notable Links & Mentions

Grab the R.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.
Use the More to Be Podcast Reflection Guide to turn this episode into your own personal Bible study.
Learn more about our Life Coach Training course.
Learn more about our Mentor Training course.
Discover how to pursue holy wholeness with Holy Whole: Guiding You Into Wellness Through Wholehearted Devotion to God.
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#303: Finding Joy with Jesus in the Small Things with Asheritah Ciuciu

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 13:00:05 GMT

Is it possible to find joy in the small things? The boring chores? The tedious tasks that demand our attention?

Can we really learn to do whatever God has called us with joy, even if it isn't the least bit glamorous?

If that is your struggle, tune into this episode of the More to Be Podcast and be inspired to find joy with Jesus in the small things.

On this episode, I'm joined by friend and fellow writer, Asheritah Ciuciui for a chat about missional work and motherhood. Asheritah is a writer and speaker passionate about leading women to find joy in Jesus, which is what she does daily at OneThingAlone.com. In this episode, she shares her story of growing up overseas, falling in love, surrendering her ministry dreams, and yielding to God's work. She always had a passion to be writer and majored in English in college, but didn't know how it would happen. She began blogging during her first pregnancy and confesses the hardness of transition.

In our heart-to-heart conversation, Asheritah also relays how she's practicing her faith in her motherhood journey while balancing the passion and pull of missional work. So grab your clean load of laundry needing some folding and a sharpie marker. There's something you might want to put into practice after listening to our conversation, no matter what season in life you find yourself.

Scripture Focus

Mary & Martha
Colossians 3

Notable Links & Mentions

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#302: Practical Ideas for Battling Anxiety

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 13:03:43 GMT

Do you struggle with worry and anxious thoughts?

Are you concerned that you might be headed for a clinical diagnosis, but don't really want to find out because you're afraid they might put you on medicine?

Is your loved one in the battle of bullying back the debilitating lies anxiety wields their way each day? Do you worry that you're not doing the right thing to help them?

You're not alone.

Did you know that 44% of the women who responded to our More to Be survey confess they struggle with anxiety and worry and 45% are overwhelmed by their responsibilities?

Which is why this episode of the More to Be Podcast is focusing entirely on the real truth about anxiety and practical ideas for battling anxiety.

It is safe to say we’re not living out our faith in the day to day in the way we want it to manifest. Nearly half of our tribe is feeling trapped, overwhelmed, and anxious. And, here’s the scary statistic, sisters — it’s not reflective of just the millennials amongst us because our tribe is made of women primarily in their 40s and 50s. Somehow we’ve crossed the middle-aged mark but haven’t figured out how to live that fully abundant life filled with peace and joy God promises. So what gives?

What hope is there for us to become anxious-free women who are fulfilled in their present life, especially so that we can model that for the next generation we’re impacting?

I know, deep questions. So today we’re going to dive into practical steps for dealing with our anxiousness and worry.

When I say practical, I don’t just mean read your Bible more and pray, but rather seek out professional help and engage your body in the stewardship of your mental health.

The more we recognize what we can do to reduce our anxiety, the better prepared we’ll be able to help a generation struggling with anxiety and depression.

Practical Ideas Mentioned

Get Professional Help -- Doctors and Counselors
Take Captive Thoughts
Bully the Lies
Create a Worry Box
Write Down Your Worries
Pick a Worry Time
Using Essential Oils to Engage a New Response
Breathing Techniques, such as the 4-Square
Engaging Your Five Senses
Create a Bedtime Routine
Get Off the Screens
Reduce Sugar and Processed Food
Regulate Yourself to Help Your Child
Start Small
Pray for God to Give You Direction
Don't Let the Lid Off the Can Late at Night

Scripture Focus

Philippians 4

Notable Links & Mentions

Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Letting Go of Perfect by Leah Pulliam
Give God Everything {Including Your Anxiety} with Jessica Smartt
40 Bible Verses to Calm an Anxious Heart {Free Download}
Help for When You’re Dealing with Anxiety
Using Oils to Help Reduce Stress and Anxiety {Feel free to drop Elisa a message about this!}
Three Ways to Help Your Teen Struggling with Anxiety
Learn More about Essential Oils with Elisa Pulliam
Find Out About the Oils to Manage Stress in Elisa's Simplified Wellness Facebook Group
Fasting from Sugar, Feasting on Jesus Podcast with Wendy Speake
#dontsugaralone
Whole30 Journey with Elisa Pulliam
Holy Whole Resource
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#301: Discovering God's Sufficient Grace with Abby Rike Rockenbaugh

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 19:19:37 GMT

Have you lived in fear of losing those you love the most?

Do you ever wonder how someone emerges from a tragic event and not completely turn their heart against God?

Maybe you're that person who has suffered the unimaginable and still can't come to terms with your new normal.

Maybe years have passed and no matter how hard you try, God is out there somewhere. He's not personal to you. He's not real. He's not present.

No matter where you find yourself today in your faith as you process the circumstances and losses in your life, I urge you to listen to this podcast with my special guest, Abby Rike Rockenbaugh.

I'm not going to tell you one piece of her story in advance (and don't go Googling her either). Just tune in. Listen with an open heart and mind. Find a few tissues, if you're a crier like me, and carve out space to really soak up this episode.

Abby's words are filled with wisdom and hope, sincerity and authenticity.

You'll be blessed no matter your age or stage. You'll be inspired no matter where you've been and where you are going. This episode on Discovering God's Sufficient Grace is not to be missed. It will be on replay every time I face a battle in the future.

God tells us that His grace is sufficient in our weakness, but He doesn't give us participant's grace. - Abby

We're not in a competition for who wins the worst situation award. - Abby

In the pit, there is hope. - Abby

Anything apart from God is just a thing. - Abby

The Word is what motivates the heart to go in a new direction. - Elisa

Until your heart is right, you can never be good enough. - Abby

My family is safer in God's arms then with me. - Abby

If God is who He says He is, am I willing to lay down my treasure here so that more might know Him? - Abby

The story isn't in the sorrow, it's in the redemption. - Elisa

You can fake a smile, but you can't fake joy. - Abby

God is faithful. He is good. No, you may not get what you want. Your circumstances may not change. - Abby

We are more than conquerors through Christ. We are not victims. - Abby

Every time the enemy ear-worms you and tells you this is hard and unfair, you take that thought captive and make it obedient to Christ. That's the choice we have. - Abby

We're called to live as warriors, not passive in this battle for joy. - Elisa

The more you know God's love, the more you trust Him. - Elisa

God choose death to bring life. - Elisa

Go for the long game in terms of filling up the storehouse of Scripture in your mind. - Elisa

Scripture Focus

2 Corinthians 12:9
1 Corinthians 10:5
Romans 5
Matthew 24

Notable Links & Mentions

Esther Littlefield's Christian Woman Leadership Podcast
A Grace Disguised by Jerry Sittser
The Last Sin Eater by Francine Rivers
The Lineage of Grace by Francine Rivers
Life Application Study Bible in the New Living Translation
Jesus Centered Bible in the New Living Translation
RockThis.org with Abby Rike Rockenbaugh
SpeakingForBloggers.com
AbbyRike.com
Grab the R.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.

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#300: Becoming Brave Together

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 13:00:50 GMT

Are you as excited as we are about kicking off season three of the More to Be Podcast?

What a moment to celebrate God's faithfulness and provision since beginning the podcast in January 2018. It's a privilege to serve you this way and we look forward to bringing you Scripture-steeped episodes to help you think biblically and live transformed.

For Season 3, you can expect a new, 45 to 55-minute episode released every other week. We decided that in our busy lives, finding an extra hour to listen to an episode every week is pretty hard to do. However, if you're an every week kind of gal, we encourage you to go back to the beginning and re-listening to all the episodes as your time allows! Be sure to let us know how the Holy Spirit reveals to you something brand new!

On this first episode of season 3, Kalie Kelch joins me again to chat about where we've been, where we're going, and how to live to brave together with each other . . . specifically, how we're using Brave Together as our study guide in the More to Be Tribe Facebook group this year. If you've not yet joined us, we'd love to have you jump on in here!

In this episode, I also unpack the beautiful of biblical mentoring and fostering parakaleo relationships peer to peer and older to younger. We head back to Titus 2 for a refresher on mentoring as well as diving into the description of what church should look like in Acts 2 and then turn to Romans 12 unpack how to live out love with one another. This episode will cast a vision for how you can grow even more devoted to God and those He has perfectly placed in your life.

Scripture Focus

Titus 2
Acts 2
Romans 12

Notable Links & Mentions

Grab the R.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.
Brave Together: Devoted to God and Each Other by Elisa Pulliam
Impact Together: Biblical Mentoring Simplified by Elisa Pulliam
Join us for the Biblical Mentor Training Program
Becoming Holy Whole: Because Wellness is a Spiritual Matter by Elisa Pulliam
Learn more about the Holy Whole Coaching Program, Challenge Group, and Resources
More to Be Sisterhood Circle
Join the Sugar Fast with WendySpeake.com/sugar/

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#216: Fasting from Sugar, Feasting on Jesus with Wendy Speake

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 13:00:21 GMT

Could you imagine spending 40 days fasting from sugar while feasting on Jesus?

Maybe you've never fasted before.

Maybe feasting on Jesus sounds a little weird.

Maybe you're not sure that you can say no to sugar much less anything else that has a stronghold over you.

Well, sister, you're not alone. That's where I was 365 days ago.

But God allowed me to get so desperate with my health in order to discover an area of my heart that needed grave attention. In July 2018, I dove into a Whole30 journey to get to the root cause of my health issues, only to discover that behind the health was a heart desperately in need of attention. I was addicted to sugar and comfort food was my idol of security. As the truth burst forth, I knew there was no going back.

Six months later, I'm not only 25 pounds lighter, but I'm also spiritually and emotionally freer -- and that by-product is worth the journey. My sugar dragon still wants to dominate, but in Christ, I've found the power to say no. I've found the strength and motivation to say no.

I've found freedom in Christ that I never tasted before. No pun intended.

The invitation stands before you, my friend to embrace freedom too.

Come join me on the 40-day Sugar Fast led by author, speaker, and this episode's special guest, Wendy Speake, which kicks off on January 7, 2019.

Even if you don't believe sugar is your issue, I urge you to join in this season of discovering how to feast more on Jesus and less on everything else. Wendy has prepared for you a soul-deep journey through God's Word and a community steeped in authenticity and accountability. I'm grateful to be on the leadership team this year and experience my first sugar fast with Wendy.

On this episode, Wendy and I chat about what fasting is and is not, what causes hangups in our fasting endeavors, and how to break strongholds through fasting. Wendy is a grace-filled guide filled with holy boldness. You'll not want to miss out on this opportunity and you'll want to bookmark it for future reference. It is that good, especially for those us of who need to learn and practice fasting as a spiritual discipline. I pray you'll be as blessed as I am to sit under Wendy's teaching.

Scripture Focus

Jeremiah 2:13
Psalm 139:13
Psalm 90

Notable Links & Mentions

Grab the R.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.
Use the More to Be Podcast Reflection Guide to turn this episode into your own personal Bible study.
40 Day Sugar Fast led by Wendy Speake
Brave Together: Devoted to God and Each Other by Elisa Pulliam
Becoming Holy Whole: Because Wellness is a Spiritual Matter by Elisa Pulliam
Learn more about the Holy Whole Coaching Program, Challenge Group, and Resources
More to Be Sisterhood Circle
Join the Sugar Fast with WendySpeake.com/sugar/

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#215: Well Done, Sister

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 13:00:26 GMT

Would you count yourself as someone who wants to live intentionally?

Are you a "one-word" girl, taking the time to pick a word for the year?

Maybe the idea of being thoughtful about your priorities, purposes, and values feels a bit daunting?

No matter how you've approached the stewardship of your time, talents, and resources in the past, this episode on the More to Be Podcast will help you step into the future with purpose.

Intentional living opens our eyes to see God's faithfulness.

After more than a decade of living intentionally using the Equipped workbook, I've discovered the beauty of taking time to think about the next year and set forth intentions as well as measurable goals for living according to God-given priorities and values. You might be wondering how?

This episode is all about helping you step into the process with ease, as I unpack the way I use the Equipped resource with my co-host, Kalie Kelch. Together we consider the beauty of pursuing a God-infused perspective for the year ahead with a framework for honing in on priority-clear action steps. We gain our motivations from the Parable of the Servants (Matthew 25) and Paul's commissioning at the end of Hebrews. Trust me, this is an episode you'll want to bookmark and come back to again and again.

Scripture Focus

John 10:10
Matthew 25
Hebrews 13

Notable Links & Mentions

Grab the R.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.
Use the More to Be Podcast Reflection Guide to turn this episode into your own personal Bible study.
Learn how to be a coach with the Life Coach Training Course
Discover how to mentor effectively with the Mentor Training Program
Disciplines of a Beautiful Woman by Anne Ortlund
Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby
Meet the New You by Elisa Pulliam
Equipped Worksheet
Brave Together: Devoted to God and Each Other by Elisa Pulliam
More to Be Sisterhood Circle
Eric Liddle in Chariots of Fire

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#214: When You're Made Like Martha with Katie Reid

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 13:00:30 GMT

Do you feel like you're made more like Martha than Mary, meaning you just can't sit down until everything is done . . . and everything is never done?

Maybe you're more of a Mary personality, but leaning into God's love still doesn't come naturally to you.

Well, whether you're a Mary or a Martha, this episode is for you because it really comes down to leaning into Jesus and His love.

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I'm joined by friend and fellow "Martha," Katie M. Reid. She is a pastor's wife and mom to five children (ages two to fourteen). She is a homeschooling mom, singer, bible study facilitator, and author of Made Like Martha: Good News for the Woman Who Gets Things Done. She is a fan of musicals and cut-to-the-chase conversation over tea. Katie encourages others to find grace in the unraveling at katiemreid.com.

Through our time together chatting about everything from birth order to home-keeping, Katie helps Marthas and Marys alike to see how love into the solution of becoming a woman who knows how to rest.

Scripture Focus

John 11
Colossians 3:12

Notable Links & Mentions

Grab the R.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.
Use the More to Be Podcast Reflection Guide to turn this episode into your own personal Bible study.
Made Like Martha: Good News for the Woman Who Gets Things Done by Katie Reid

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#213: Embracing the Roundabout Way

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 13:00:26 GMT

Do you sometimes wonder why God is allowing all the obstacles that are coming your way?

Maybe you're even in a season of wondering if you heard from God correctly, as it feels like everything is going wrong.

Maybe the journey simply feels harder than you ever expected.

Well, sister, you're not alone.

Chances are you might be on a divinely appointed roundabout.

Join me on this episode of the More to Be Podcast as I chat with my friend and regular co-host, Kalie Kelch, about what to do when life isn't going your way and the back-t0-back challenges are overwhelming. We're all over the Scriptures in this episode, as the lessons in real life come to bear in our conversation. It's definitely a processing-out-loud study from Exodus to Matthew, as we identify with the Israelites all the way to Jesus. Listen in for truth bombs that will change the way you think about unexpected detours in life.

Scripture Focus

Exodus 13
Matthew 9
Hosea 6:6

Notable Links & Mentions

Grab the R.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.
Use the More to Be Podcast Reflection Guide to turn this episode into your own personal Bible study.
Winter: A Journey of Stillness by Angela Sackett
Get your own copy of The Wayfinding Bible.
Forgotten God by Francis Chan

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#212: Cultivating a Grace-filled Holiday Season with Angela Sackett

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 13:00:34 GMT

Do you face the holiday season with joy in your heart?

Or are you like me, with more of a grumbling spirit that doesn't quite fit what everyone expects of you?

Maybe the holidays are hard for you because expectations abound and grace seems lacking.

No matter how you feel about holidays, this More to Be Podcast episode with Angela Sackett is one that will set you free and spur you on.

Angela is gifted at bringing the Scriptures into focus to shift our thinking about how we care for our hearts and homes especially in the holiday season. She takes us through some of the feasts and festivities found in the Word to inspire us toward a new way of thinking about celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas with our neighbors, friends, and family. As always, our episodes together are filled with lots of story-telling! So tune into this episode in your favorite listening app and get your heart in gear just in time for the holidays.

Scripture Focus

Exodus 12
Deuteronomy 16:19-12
John 2:1-11

Notable Links & Mentions

Grab the R.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.
Use the More to Be Podcast Reflection Guide to turn this episode into your own personal Bible study.
Winter: A Journey of Stillness by Angela Sackett
Everyday Welcome: Cozy Holidays by Angela Sackett
Check out the 30 Gift Ideas Guide from More to Be

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#211: No More Fear

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 13:00:37 GMT

What makes fear rise up in you, threatening to steal all joy?

Is it the kind of fear linked with anxiety, especially when life feels out of control?

Is it the fear that floods your emotions when you think about your loved ones getting hurt?

Maybe you're greatest fears are directly tied to what others think of you, like the fear of rejection or criticism.

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, Kalie and I chatted about our personal struggle with fear and the way God calls us to step out of our comfort zones, not in a risky and irresponsible way, but in response to God's perfect love. You'll find this episode packed with biblical application and a fresh perspective on how God's love really does expel fear.

Stop borrowing trouble from tomorrow. Live in the moment. - Elisa

We might know the truth but hearing it from someone else. - Kalie

You don't have fear without anxiety. You don't have anxiety without fear. But you can bully the lies back with the truth. - Elisa

Pain shared is pain divided. Fear shared is fear divided. - Kalie

If we know that we are loved by God, why does anything else matter? - Elisa

We're evaluating God's love for us based on other's love for us. - Elisa

Scripture Focus

1 John 4
Ephesians 6
Romans 7

Notable Links & Mentions

Grab the R.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.
Use the More to Be Podcast Reflection Guide to turn this episode into your own personal Bible study.
Hear more of Leah's story and anxiety in this podcast and this post.

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#210: Angry Kids and Soft Hearts with Tricia Goyer

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 13:00:18 GMT

Are you the mamma of angry kids?

Maybe you knew this was coming, as you recognized the trauma they have been through.

Or maybe you have been completely blindsided, wondering what in the world has caused this.

Either way, we're here to help you find a soft heart toward your angry kid.

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I had the privilege of chatting with author, mother, and Christ-follower, Tricia Goyer about walking in faith through adoption and navigating the road of being a mom of angry kids. As you might imagine, there's no mom that wants to label her child "angry" much less carry that label for herself. Yet the reality is that angry is a part of our in-the-flesh experience.

Knowing what to do with the anger that rises up in our kids as well as in ourselves is vital to the emotional and spiritual health of our families.

Tricia offers deep biblical encouragement and practical ideas for bringing calm into the chaos when parenting angry kids through striving for your own soft heart. She shares openly about her own experiences in mothering angry kids as well as her adoption journey, which laid the foundation for writing her latest book, Calming Angry Kids: Help and Hope for Parents in the Whirlwind.

I am grateful for the opportunity to gain perspective from Tricia on how my own struggle with anger was impacted by my childhood trauma as well as glean helpful tips on how to continue to mother well when my kiddos struggle with anger, as we are prone to do.

While this episode is indeed about motherhood, the biblical applications we unpack in Ephesians 4 apply to all of us.

I hope and pray this episode will be one that frees you from guilt and inspires you with biblical hope.

God, whatever you want. Not what I want. - Tricia

Avoid the escalation. - Tricia

I needed to stop looking at myself from the perspective of not being "a good enough mom." - Elisa

My kids are not going to give me what I need. - Tricia

We have to ask God to soften our hearts toward our children. - Tricia

God's Word is your resource. - Elisa

Scripture Focus

Psalm 139:23
Ephesians 4

Notable Links & Mentions

Grab the R.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.
Use the More to Be Podcast Reflection Guide to turn this episode into your own personal Bible study.
Grow spiritually and relationally through the coach training course.

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#209: Count Our Blessings

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 12:00:26 GMT

Is it easy for you to count your blessings?

Or could you use some help in cultivating an attitude of gratitude all year long?

There are certain seasons when everyday challenges make being thankful feel like an impossible feat. And for some of us, thankfulness isn't quite our personality bent. No matter how you're wired or what situation you find yourself in, this episode on Counting Your Blessings will be sure to inspire you as we focus on the gift of God's grace upon grace.

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, Kalie and I dig into the Word, turning to John 1 as the launching point for our chat about counting our blessings. I know that might not seem like a logical place to start, but it turns out to be a wonderful place to land as we ponder the abundance we find in Christ. Our conversation weaves in and out of ideas for how to practice gratitude in your life, specifically pointing to God's provisions and praising Him for them. You'll be inspired to count your blessings throughout the Thanksgiving season and all year long.

Suggestions for Counting Your Blessings

"How did God show up" Friday night tradition
Hi & Lows at Meal Time
Time Capsule at New Years
Stones of Remembrance with a vase and rocks
Photo Wall documenting God's faithfulness
Photo Documenting through social media

Scripture Focus

John 1
Psalm 78

Notable Links & Mentions

Grab the R.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.
Use the More to Be Podcast Reflection Guide to turn this episode into your own personal Bible study.
Grow spiritually and relationally through the coach training course.

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#208: Give God Everything {Including Your Anxiety} with Jessica Smartt

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 12:00:07 GMT

Join us on this week's episode of the More to Be Podcast for to hear from our special guest, Jessica Smartt, a fellow author, blogger, and homeschooling mama, who has learned to cling to Jesus through her struggle with anxiety. Jessica and I chat about what that looks like to deal with anxiety with a wholly committed faith. She shared how her mom's response enabled her to see her need to get help as well as how her Bible-steeped upbringing has benefited her on this journey.

It was interesting to be on the other side of her story, as I completely identified with Jessica's mom, feeling ill-equipped to help my daughter, Leah, in her struggles with anxiety, long before we knew that is what it was. By the way, Leah gives her full blessing for me to share her story.

Before we dive into Jessica's story, we chat about homeschooling and curriculum. For those interested in what we mentioned, I included the links below.

Scripture Focus

Romans 8
John 6

Notable Links & Mentions

40 Bible Verses to Calm an Anxious Heart {Free Download}
Help for When You're Dealing with Anxiety
Three Ways to Help Your Teen Struggling with Anxiety
The Ultimate List of Anxiety Resources from Jessica Smartt
How to Introduce Your Child to Jesus from Jessica Smartt
Grab the R.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.
Use the More to Be Podcast Reflection Guide to turn this episode into your own personal Bible study.
Curious about creating a Titus 2 homeschooling approach? I can help you map that out using the Project Action Plan!
Homeschool Curriculum Mentions: Sonlight, Apologia, Story of the World, Classical Conversations.
Grow spiritually and relationally through the coach training course.

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#207: Sister, don't quit!

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Are you tired? Weary of doing good? Ready to quit because the effort doesn't seem worth it?

Sister, don't quit.

God is not yet done in your story. He's not ignoring your perseverance. In fact, you are growing this very minute.

Join us on this week's episode of the More to Be Podcast for a chat on what it means to continue to "do good" even when the results don't seem to come quickly. With Kalie Kelch joining again for our discussion on this month's R.A.W. Scripture Study, we open up to Galatians 6 to uncover what a harvest can look like as we persevere in our faith. We talk about everything from camping to motherhood to not becoming the "savior" and fighting the comparison trap. It's an episode full of stories and searching the Scripture for practical life application.

Scripture Focus

Galatians 6
Luke 5:31-32

Notable Links & Mentions

Grab the R.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.
Use the More to Be Podcast Reflection Guide to turn this episode into your own personal Bible study.
Grow spiritually and relationally through the coach training course.

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#206: Take Back Your Mornings with Kat Lee

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 12:00:04 GMT

Who is the boss of your mornings? Do you drag yourself out of bed, running late before you even started? Do you wake up to the demands of your kids or work? Are you scrambling to get everything done before you head out the door?

It's time to take back your mornings!

In this episode of the More to Be Podcast, we're excited to bring you mornings expert Kat Lee!

Kat is passionate about teaching others how to jump-start each day with a grace-filled, life-giving morning routine. She is the author of the Hello Mornings book, a speaker, podcaster, and the founder of HelloMornings.org. She and her husband, Jimmy, live in Waco, Texas, with their three children.

We kick off the episode chatting about how to remodel our morning routines with the simple three-step Hello Mornings plan followed by digging into Psalm 143. That passage opened up all sorts of conversation about what to do when we're struggling in our faith and routines. Kat brings us examples filled with Biblical truth and hope.

You'll notice this is a long episode that was impossible to break into two parts since each thought carried into the next. You won't regret listening all the way to the end, as Kat helps us think about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

Scripture Focus

Psalm 143

Notable Links & Mentions

Hello Mornings Website
Experiencing God, Henry Blackaby
Derek Redman's Olympic Story
Find a Counselor through Focus on the Family
Life Coach Training Course
Forgotten God, Francis Chan
Discipleship Bible Study
Compassion International
Grab the R.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.
Use the More to Be Podcast Reflection Guide to turn this episode into your own personal Bible study.

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#205: Surrendering to God's Plans with Angela Sackett

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 11:00:34 GMT

What is your natural response when you've prayed and prayed and waited and waited, but God's ways don't match your wants?

Do you struggle to surrender to the Lord's plans for your life?

In this episode of the More to Be Podcast, we're joined by former co-host and dear friend, Angela Sackett for a chat about surrendering to the Lord's plans. We do spend a good time talking about releasing our adult children to the Lord, since we've already experienced releasing our dreams, our homes, our careers, and callings. But this episode isn't just for moms! It's for all of us to lean into God's purposes and join together in the journey of trusting God with our best.

Just a head's up that this one is a long one, as you know what happens when Angela and I get together! There just was no breaking point, especially as around the 28-minute mark, I dove right into sharing my struggle with anger and how I've found hope in God's redemptive hand. And, in case you want to see our dogs, you'll have to check out our Instagram feeds to catch glimpse of Olive and Toby.

Scripture Focus

Job 11:7-19
Jeremiah 29:4-14
Psalm 37:1-11

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#204: Searching for Contentment, Part 2

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 12:00:27 GMT

The founder of More to Be and your host of the podcast, Elisa Pulliam, is joined by friend and co-host, Kalie Kelch, for an episode steeped in Scripture study and application using the R.A.W. Scripture Study Method. Together, they dig into the Word to uncover what God has to say about our longing for more and what it looks like to search for contentment instead.

Part one kicks off with Kalie and Elisa confessing their own struggles with trusting God for the desires tucked away in their hearts. The consider King Solomon's wisdom and peer into Hannah's surrender of her son to the Lord. Part 2 begins with looking at what Paul has to say about contentment to the Philippians . . . and us.

These two episodes will encourage you to not give up searching for contentment, for when you find it you're bound to experience unexpected blessings from the Lord.

Notable Links & Mentions

Want to gain insight about how God has wired you? The Highlands Ability Battery is one of the best life assessments you can use, especially with Elisa's insights and personalized coaching approach.
Unblinded Faith: Gaining Spiritual Sight Through Believing God's Word
Grab theR.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.
Use the More to Be Podcast Reflection Guide to turn this episode into your own personal Bible study.

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#203: Searching for Contentment, Part 1

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 11:45:33 GMT

These two episodes will encourage you to not give up searching for contentment, for when you find it you're bound to experience unexpected blessings from the Lord.

Notable Links & Mentions

Want to gain insight about how God has wired you? The Highlands Ability Battery is one of the best life assessments you can use, especially with Elisa's insights and personalized coaching approach.
Unblinded Faith: Gaining Spiritual Sight Through Believing God's Word
Grab theR.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.
Use the More to Be Podcast Reflection Guide to turn this episode into your own personal Bible study.

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#202: Letting Go of Control

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:00:59 GMT

The founder of More to Be and your host of the podcast, Elisa Pulliam, is joined by friend and special guest, Jennifer Dukes Lee, for a power-packed discussion about our identity in Christ. They wind their way through the Scriptures, looking at what it means to be "the one whom Jesus keeps on loving" and how that changes everything about how we live and trust God more. This episode is packed with hope, wisdom, and a good laugh about mammograms . . .

There's not an off-ramp for metrics. You're groomed on the on-ramp. - Elisa

Maybe your 40s is your off-ramp season . . . when you come to terms with the answer, "no." - Elisa

Jesus was the defining relationship in John's life. - Jennifer

We will always surrender our lives to the defining love or influence in our life. - Jennifer

What is the defining love and influence in your life? - Jennifer

If we love anyone or anything more than God, then that is our idol . . . that is what we are a "disciple" to. - Elisa

Are we going to sit next to Jesus, secure in our identity or looking a Jesus from afar? - Jennifer

Beloved: The disciple whom Jesus keeps on loving.

We are the ones Jesus keeps on loving. - Jennifer

You are not the Christ. - Jennifer

I want women to have a fresh encounter with God and not a fresh encounter with me. - Elisa

Yes, this episode ties in perfectly to Jennifer's newest book and bible study, It's All Under Control: A Journey of Letting Go, Hanging On, and Finding a Peace You Almost Forgot Was Possible. Learn more about the book here, take the It's All Under Control Quiz, and check out the Busy to Best Challenge!

Scripture Focus

John, the Beloved - John 13:23, John 19:26, John 20:2, John 21:20, John 21:7
John, the Baptist - John 1:19-32

Notable Links & Mentions

Want to experience coach training for yourself? Sign up for the next coach training course here.
Would you like to experience life coaching for yourself and receive help as you unpacking your identity in Christ? Check out this package!
Unblinded Faith: Gaining Spiritual Sight Through Believing God's Word
Grab theR.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.
Use the More to Be Podcast Reflection Guide to turn this episode into your own personal Bible study.
It's All Under Control by Jennifer Dukes Lee

Connect with Jennifer at jenniferdukeslee.com

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#201: Becoming the Woman God Intended, Part 2

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 12:00:59 GMT

The founder of More to Be and your host of the podcast, Elisa Pulliam, is joined by friend and co-host, Kalie Kelch, for the kickoff of Season 2. They unpack the principles found in Proverbs 31 as an overarching theme for the upcoming episodes.

Together, they debunk some of the myths of the Proverbs 31 woman and uncover a source of inspiration and motivation to be the women God intended -- whether single or married, divorced or widowed, working or retired, mothering or empty-nesting.

Scripture Focus

Proverbs 31:10-31

Proverbs 30:8-9

Links & Mentions

Want to gain insight about how God has wired you? The Highlands Ability Battery is one of the best life assessments you can use, especially with Elisa's insights and personalized coaching approach.
Learn how to manage your finances through Dave Ramsey's, Financial Peace University.
Grab theR.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.
Use the More to Be Podcast Reflection Guide to turn this episode into your own personal Bible study.

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#200: Becoming the Woman God Intended, Part 1

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 12:00:21 GMT

Scripture Focus

Proverbs 31:10-31

Proverbs 30:8-9

Links & Mentions

Want to gain insight about how God has wired you? The Highlands Ability Battery is one of the best life assessments you can use, especially with Elisa's insights and personalized coaching approach.
Learn how to manage your finances through Dave Ramsey's, Financial Peace University.
Grab theR.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.
Use the More to Be Podcast Reflection Guide to turn this episode into your own personal Bible study.

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#136: Is it ministry or work?

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 12:00:21 GMT

Have you missed the More to Be Podcast since the ending of Season 1? We've missed it too! So we're happy to be back praying, planning, and recording! While you wait for Season 2 to air in September, we thought you'd enjoy this second bonus episode.

On this Episode

The founder of More to Be and your host of the podcast, Elisa Pulliam, is joined by friend and More to Be co-laborer, Kalie Kelch, for a chat about how to know what to charge when your work is also ministry and your ministry is also your work. Elisa's brings to this discussion more than decade experience not only as a business owner but as a speaker at women's events. She shares how to she learned to value her time while stewarding her gifting and the role a contract plays in the process when it comes to events. She also dives into portions of 2 Corinthians, describing how she came upon creating the Message Bearer Manifesto and coining the term "missional work" to describe how she approaches her work and ministry as one whole mission.

Notable Links & Mentions

Download the More to Be Podcast Reflection Guide to turn this episode into your own personal Bible study.
Interested in having Elisa speak at your event? Learn more here.
Curious about Kalie's curriculum? Use the contact box to send us a message.
Looking for the Message Bearer Manifesto? Enter your email in the box below to get it in your inbox!
Want to have Elisa coach you in your missional work? Consider these options and don't hesitate to reach out to ask for a customized package!

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#135: Finding New Soul Strength

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 11:30:09 GMT

The In-Between Season . . . A Bonus Episode

Have you missed the More to Be Podcast since the ending of Season 1?

We've missed it too! So we're happy to be back praying, planning, and recording! Season 2 will officially air in September, so count this episode as a bonus one to fill your soul tank full!

On this Episode

The founder of More to Be and your host of the podcast, Elisa Pulliam is joined by friend and More to Be co-laborer, Kalie Kelch, for a chat about finding new soul strength through a deeper relationship with God and cultivating an abiding trust in His promises. Together, they unpack portions of Isaiah 40 and 1 Chronicles 11, which are two key verses in the July R.A.W. Scripture Study Method.

Download the More to Be Podcast Reflection Guide to turn this episode into your own personal Bible study.

Join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook group for fellowship with sisters seeking to experience a fresh encounter with God and His Word everyday.

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#134: Be a Woman of Wisdom

Mon, 28 May 2018 12:00:33 GMT

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, Angela and Elisa reunite for the closing episode of season one, focusing on Being a Woman of Wisdom. Together, they "meet wisdom" in Proverbs, specifically digging into chapter 8. They cover everything from raising sons and daughters to nurturing marriages to being women walking in wisdom, passionate about pursuing cross-wired, multi-generational relationships.

Highlights

How do we lovingly engage with those who don't yet know Him? - Angela

Are we seeking wisdom to put it into action or simply saying we're pursuing wisdom? - Angela

We need the generations cross-wired together because we need wisdom from the older generation. - Elisa

We have to be careful we're not pursuing what "feels good" but returning to the wisdom of God. - Angela

Wisdom . . . it is about learning how to go search for it. - Angela

Before the creation of the world, He created wisdom. What does this even mean? - Elisa

Wisdom doesn't mince words. - Elisa

If you are hopeless, helpless, downcast, wisdom is a place to come back to as an anchor. - Angela

Challenge Question

In what ways can you see that God might be calling you to "adult" in your faith walk? How might God want to give you wisdom in a challenging area of life?

How are you applying the wisdom from Proverbs 8?

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#133: Be Holy and Humble with Crystal Stine

Mon, 21 May 2018 12:00:20 GMT

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, Elisa Pulliam is joined by author, speaker, and friend, Crystal Stine, for the Unblinded Faith Series, inspired by Elisa's newest devotional book, Unblinded Faith: Gaining Spiritual Sight Through Believing God's Word.

Meet Crystal Stine

Crystal has a heart for encouraging women to live authentic lives, online and in real life and offers a unique perspective as a small-town writer who has learned from her internet community how to build real life community. Her heart is to encourage, equip and inspire women of all ages to embrace a work hard, rest well lifestyle that honors God with their every day, small moment obedience. Her first book, Holy Hustle: Embracing a Work Hard, Rest Well Lifestyle, releases June 5, 2018. You can connect with Crystal online at crystalstine.me, learn more about her book at holyhustlebook.com, or find her on Instagram @crystalstine.

On this episode, Be Holy and Humble, Elisa and Crystal chat about what it looks like to face trials with faith and challenges with humble grace. Crystal shares how she came into the faith as a teenager and what it's meant to live it out as a mom, wife, and in ministry. Together, they look at Colossians 3, considering the life of "putting on" and "taking off," especially when things like ministry and work don't go your way and you're left disappointed with a wounded heart. You'll find this episode filled with the encouragement to embrace both the hustle of work and holiness of rest in light of Crystal's new book, Holy Hustle.

Highlights

God is still doing a new thing. He is not yet done with us. - Crystal

It's not about me. It's about God's work. - Crystal

Failures are not Stop Signs, they are stepping stones. - Crystal

God knows what He has coming up next. So let's not take the small moments for granted. - Crystal

There is a way out of the pit. It's the goal of where God intended to take you. - Elisa

Faith is the thing we have to cling to when we're in the deepest part of the trial. - Elisa

We can flee. We fight. We can have faith. - Crystal

We've got to look at Scripture in the context of Scripture. - Elisa

We need to work without shame and rest without guilt. - Crystal

God has created us to work, which is a result of our faith in action. - Crystal

We can't think biblically and live transformed if we're not in the Word. - Elisa

Challenge Question

Whatever the work you do, there is a need and a purpose. So grab a piece of paper and right down all the work that you do and then give thanks to God for that work. Give it back to Him. Ask Him to show you how to serve and rest

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#132: Be Heavenly Minded with Katie Bennett

Mon, 14 May 2018 12:00:59 GMT

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, Elisa Pulliam is joined by fellow author, Katie Bennett, for the Unblinded Faith Series, inspired by Elisa's newest devotional book, Unblinded Faith: Gaining Spiritual Sight Through Believing God's Word.

Meet Katie Bennett

Katie Bennett is the author of Heavenly Minded Mom and the creator of the Embracing a Simpler Life blog and podcast, where she encourages women stop loving the world and instead follow Jesus with everything they've got. She and her husband Mitch live in a small town in rural Missouri with their three young children. Connect with Katie at Embracing a Simpler Life and find her new book at Heavenly Minded Mom.

On this episode, Be Heavenly Minded, we talk about what it looks like to live life in light of eternity. Katie shares how her life took a shift from perfect to anxiety-ridden, and how an eternal perspective inspired a new way of living. Together, Elisa and Katie dive into Hebrews 12, as they consider how to live a life of faith in the midst of the unknown and under the strain of suffering. You'll find this episode packed with encouragement, story-telling, and Scriptures to spur you on to think biblically and live transformed.

Highlights

f you allow yourself to be distracted by the things of this world, anxiety will grow. - Katie

I never thought I could get past the stronghold of what people thought of me, but I did. - Katie

I had to switch my perspective from earthly security to eternal promises. - Elisa

Your will, God, is for us to be more and more like Jesus. - Elisa

My job is to be faithful in running the race. - Katie

God is calling us to radical faith lived out everyday in light of eternity. - Elisa

Challenge Question

Read the Gospel of Matthew through the lens of an eternal perspective to see our present reality compared to what is to come.

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#131: Be the Open Door with Jen Schmidt

Mon, 07 May 2018 12:00:00 GMT

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, Elisa Pulliam is joined by fellow author and friend, Jen Schmidt, for the Unblinded Faith Series, inspired by Elisa's newest devotional book, Unblinded Faith: Gaining Spiritual Sight Through Believing God's Word.

Meet Jen Schmidt

For the last decade, Jen Schmidt has been encouraging, challenging, and cheering on women to embrace both the beauty and bedlam of their everyday lives on her popular lifestyle blog, Balancing Beauty and Bedlam. With a variety of topics—from easy dinner ideas and personal finance to leaving a legacy—Jen equips others to live life to its fullest, reminding them it's the little things that really are the big things in life.A popular speaker, worship leader and founder/host of the annual Becoming Conference, Jen shares with humor and authenticity as she invites others to join her on this bumpy, beautiful life journey. She lives in North Carolina with her husband, five children, a few too many animals, and an available sofa for anyone who needs it. Connect with Jen on Facebook and check out her book, Just Open the Door.

In this episode, Be the Open Door, Jen shares how she's inherited a mindset and habit of biblical hospitality, modeled by her parents. You'll soon discover that both Jen and Elisa are passionate about opening the door not only to their homes but also their hearts, as they heed God's leading to extend welcome and create a culture of community. You'll hear the practical ways they approach biblical hospitality, not getting distracted or derailed by what they can't do, rather looking for what God can do. Grab your Bibles and open to 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16, for a fresh look at the idea of hospitality in a world desperate for community.

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#130: Be Strong and Steadfast with Gwen Smith

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, Elisa Pulliam is joined by fellow author and friend, Gwen Smith, for the Unblinded Faith Series, inspired by Elisa's newest devotional book, Unblinded Faith: Gaining Spiritual Sight Through Believing God's Word.

Gwen Smith is an author, speaker, worship leader, songwriter and volleyball enthusiast who lives in sunny North Carolina and has been married to her hunky college honey, Brad, for 24 years. They are tired parents to three tall, competitive-sport-playing young people, ages 17-21, who keep them on their toes and on their knees.Her online friends meet at GwenSmith.net to connect and be encouraged, and her goal is to help women know and trust God more. Gwen’s latest book, I Want It ALL, encourages readers to “press on to take possession of God’s promises,” and comes complete with a Bible study guide and questions for reflection. Gwen speaks, leads worship, and eats potato chips at women’s events everywhere, and she is a co-founder of the conference and devotional ministry Girlfriends in God.

In this episode, Be Strong and Steadfast, Gwen shares with us how her journey of faith began strong, went off course, and has returned to a full embrace of Jesus and His Word as well as the way prayer can look different for each of us. After considering the story, commands, and promises found Joshua 1:1-9, Gwen describes the rather traumatic fire that burned down her house and God's provisions throughout that trial. She and Elisa round out their chat with an unexpected turn, considering what it looks like to run the spiritual race in spite of opposition and the similarities to what we experience in our earthly bodies, touching upon Galatians 3:3 and Joshua 1:8.

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#129: Be Happy with Jennifer Dukes Lee

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, Elisa Pulliam is joined by fellow author and friend, Jennifer Dukes Lee, in the kick off for the Unblinded Faith Series, inspired by Elisa's newest devotional book, Unblinded Faith: Gaining Spiritual Sight Through Believing God's Word.

Jennifer is the author of The Happiness Dare and Love Idol. She is a popular blogger, writer for Dayspring’s (in)courage, and a speaker at women’s conferences across the United States. Her words have been featured on numerous podcasts, radio programs, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Fox News Opinion, the Des Moines Register, and Today’s Christian Woman.

A former news reporter for several Midwestern newspapers, Jennifer still loves to chase a great story. Nowadays, however, she prefers to write about the remarkably good news of Jesus Christ. She clings to the hope of the Cross and is passionate about sharing the gospel through story. She believes in miracles; she is one. She marvels at God’s unrelenting grace for people who mess up—stumbling sinners like her, who have been made whole through Christ.

Jennifer and her husband live on the Lee family farm, where they raise crops, pigs, and two humans. She attends a small country church where some Sundays you’ll find her spinning tunes as the church deejay. She’s a big fan of dark chocolate, emojis, eighties music, bright lipstick, and Netflix binges. She wants to live life in such a way that you can’t help but want more of Jesus.

In this episode, Be Happy, Jennifer shares the journey of how she discovered that happiness is actually a part of God's design for our lives. She and Elisa chat about the Parable of the Talents, found in Matthew 25:14-30, and her Happiness Style Assessment can help us embrace the way God designed us to experience happiness.

Highlights

Writing about faith is how I make sense of the world around me. - Jennifer

It is my nature to ask why, and I've come to accept that? - Jennifer

Silent doubts rarely find answers. - Jennifer

Continuing to move forward, confident that God's purposes will prevail. - Elisa

Making daily decisions with confidences in God's purposes . . . that's a life of unblinded faith. - Elisa

We are entrusted by God with this . . . life. - Elisa

God is kind and loving, wanting His children to be in the protection of His fold. - Elisa

God, show me who you really are! - Elisa

Happiness is not the opposite of holiness. - Jennifer

We need to take back happiness. - Jennifer

Challenge Questions

Go take the Happiness Style Quiz to be affirmed in who you are!
Take a few minutes to prayerfully consider how you're stewarding your talents. Are you willing to receive and steward what God has given you to the best of your abilities?

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#128: Be Unblinded, Part 2

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Join Elisa Pulliam and Angela Sackett on this episode of the More to Be Podcast as they continue to look at what it means to "Be Unblinded," inspired by Elisa's newest devotional book, Unblinded Faith: Gaining Spiritual Sight Through Believing God's Word. Elisa picks up at 2 Corinthians 4:7, So grab your Bible and be inspired to live out your faith through seeking God for His work every day.

HIGHLIGHTS

We just don't have it all together. What freedom to be the underdog.

Bible reading is the daily discipline, effort, and focus, so that at the moment we need it, we'll be prepared. - Elisa

We do not need to know the answers to trust God. - Elisa

But God, in you, there is hope. - Elisa

An eternal perspective helps you to live knowing this difficult season will come to an end. - Angela

Release to the Lord everything, because He loves you. - Elisa

If our identity is as the beloved children of God, then why wouldn't we release everything to Him. - Elisa

A truggle . . . our struggle in a trial . . . but God is there. -Elisa

Preach to your own heart. - Angela

You are good, God, you are good. - Angela

Joy and sorrow go hand in hand. - Angela

Can we see the Lord, even in a dark place, through knowing Him so well we can find Him anywhere? - Angela

Jesus is God's Word.

If we don't feel God's presence, are we spending time with Him in His Word? - Elisa

Do we want the legacy that says, "She believed in God!"? - Elisa

Does the rhythm of our lives mimic the heartbeat of God? - Elisa

CHALLENGE QUESTIONS

Are you struggling with spiritual blindness? Does it have to do with a hardened heart? Look at Ezekiel 36:26 and Luke 6:45.
What action steps do you need to take in response to what you heard today?

RELATED CONTENT

Get your copy of Unblinded Faith wherever books are sold. Preorder bonuses available through April 30, 2018 here. Don't forget to grab the companion journal when you order from Amazon.
Looking for more information about the Biblical Mentoring Intensive? Learn more here.

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#127: Be Unblinded, Part 1

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Join Elisa Pulliam and Angela Sackett on this episode of the More to Be Podcast as they begin to look at what it means to "Be Unblinded," inspired by Elisa's newest devotional book, Unblinded Faith: Gaining Spiritual Sight Through Believing God's Word. Elisa not only shares the backstory behind her book but also unpacks the first part of 2 Corinthians 4! So grab your Bible and be inspired to live out your faith through seeking God for His work every day.

HIGHLIGHTS

It's not my job to unblind people. It's God's job. - Elisa

There is a very real tension between Satan, who is god of this world, and Jesus who is God of our hearts and promise of eternity. - Elisa

By the power of the Holy Spirit, God will remove our blinders. - Angela

The goal is to immerse ourselves in the Word. - Elisa & Angela

My hope is that no one will remember and my words, but have a fresh encounter with God and His Word. - Elisa

We don't want others to believe in us, but to believe in God's Word is truth. - Elisa

We're His servants. It's not about us.

What happens with cracks, is that the light shines out. - Elisa

There's no need for a potter if we have it all put together. - Angela

You know something about the maker when you feel the imperfection. - Angela

CHALLENGE QUESTIONS

Are you struggling with spiritual blindness?
Is there any area in your heart that is hardened? What would it take to get a soft heart for the Lord to work in and through?

RELATED CONTENT

Get your copy of Unblinded Faith wherever books are sold. Preorder bonuses available through April 30, 2018 here. Don't forget to grab the companion journal when you order from Amazon.
Wondering about Meet the New You? Find it here!
Curious about Elisa's testimony in overcoming anger? Listen to Be Transformed, Part 1 and Part 2.

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#126: Be Better Together, Part 3

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Join Elisa Pulliam and Angela Sackett as they consider what it means to be Better Together on this episode of the More to Be Podcast. In this part three, they look at what it means to stand side-by-side as friends. To follow along, open your Bible to Ecclesiastes 4, Colossians 3:12-16, Nehemiah 3.

HIGHLIGHTS

The bond that we crave comes through crisis, not joy. - Elisa

We can't do it by ourselves. We have to come together. - Angela

God has a bigger vision for our friendships then we even get. - Angela

It's not territorial. We're doing this together to build the kingdom. - Elisa

CHALLENGE QUESTIONS

How can you be intentional with your friendships right now to turn from toe-to-toe or face-to-face to side-by-side?
Who can you stand back-to-back with and conquer as a triple braided chord with Jesus?

RELATED CONTENT

Would you like to be a better friend? Gain the kind of communication skills that can make all the difference through the Life Coach Training Course.
Want to create a space for gathering friends together? Consider this practical and inspiring resource from Angela!

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#125: Be Better Together, Part 2

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Join Elisa Pulliam and Angela Sackett as they consider what it means to be Better Together on this episode of the More to Be Podcast. In this part, Elisa shares a story of learning how to value friendships, even if they only last a short time, and the importance of doing life with others. Open your Bible to James 4, as Elisa and Angela unpack the life application principles found in this passage.

HIGHLIGHTS

Better to love and experience loss than to never love at all.

There is something about doing something together that is part of God's design. - Elisa

It didn't happen because it was easy. It happened because we pursued it, even though it was hard. - Elisa

Are we craving friendship with the world? - Elisa

Where is our allegiance? - Elisa

What is our motive in relationships? - Angela

There are times when we will be in unhealthy relationships that we need to walk away from. - Angela

It's one thing to forgive for "slamming my hand in the door," and another thing to stick your hand back into it. - Angela

Is this relationship toxic in a way that it causes me to not be the mom, wife, woman that God intended? - Elisa

We have to discern whether we are in a challenging relationship versus an unhealthy one. - Elisa

CHALLENGE QUESTIONS

Who can you build a deeper friendship with by having a weekly check-in?
Is there a friendship in which there was wounding that needs the house analogy or the care of a counselor?

RELATED CONTENT

Would you like to be a better friend? Gain the kind of communication skills that can make all the difference through the Life Coach Training Course.
Want to create a space for gathering friends together? Consider this practical and inspiring resource from Angela!
Want to dive deeper into the House Analogy? This is the resource you're looking for.

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#124: Be Better Together, Part 1

Mon, 09 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Join Elisa Pulliam and Angela Sackett as they consider what it means to be Better Together on this episode of the More to Be Podcast. In this part, Elisa and Angela talk about the challenges of making and sustaining friendships, as well as how to deal with hurts and conflict. Open your Bible to 1 Chronicles 17, as Elisa and Angela unpack the life application principles found in this passage.

HIGHLIGHTS

Grieving what was, accepting what is, and looking forward to what is to come. - Elisa

You may not be the one called to build "the temple." - Angela

We need to make sure what we're speaking to each other is validated in God's character. - Angela

Are we spending time with friends who will point us back to the truth of His Word? - Angela

It's so much better to ask questions than give advice. - Elisa

Is this a set up for someone else's step up? - Elisa

Be unto me Your will. Do what you want, God! - Angela

CHALLENGE QUESTIONS

Is God calling you away from or toward something?
How can you praise God for His goodness, work, promises, and character right where you are?

RELATED CONTENT

Would you like to be a better friend? Gain the kind of communication skills that can make all the difference through the Life Coach Training Course.
Want to create a space for gathering friends together? Consider this practical and inspiring resource from Angela!

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#123: Be Refreshed, Part 2

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Join Elisa Pulliam and Angela Sackett as they look at what it means to Be Refreshed on the More to Be Podcast. Elisa continues to lead the study in John 4, looking at the life of the Samaritan woman and her encounter with Jesus at the well. Grab your Bible to follow along.

HIGHLIGHTS

Do we really believe that Jesus can quench our soul thirst? - Elisa

What are the false gods we are making and seeking to fill us instead of Jesus? - Elisa

God wants to take us from where we are to where He wants us to be in Him. - Angela

He wants not the truth we're comfortable with but the fullness of the truth. - Elisa

It's out of His love and grace that He pursues us. - Angela

Jesus just wants honesty. - Elisa

A changed woman leads to a changed legacy. - Elisa

When God gets a hold of our hearts, it is because of how He wants to use us in His kingdom purpose. - Elisa

We may be unqualified by the world, but we're re-qualified by God. - Elisa

CHALLENGE QUESTIONS

What is the reality of your situation that Jesus sees and knows completely?
What is your response to what God offers you through Christ?
Can you imagine . . . what would be the result of your faith in the lives of others -- your family, coworkers, neighbors, friends?

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Ready to grow deeper spiritual roots? The Biblical Mentoring Intensive will help you do just that! Learn more here.

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#122: Be Refreshed, Part 1

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT

HIGHLIGHTS

Where is our true refreshment coming from? - Elisa

Where will we go for our soul thirst? Will it be Jesus? -Angela

Why don't we scroll through the Bible app instead of social media? - Elisa

We are rejected by man, but our Heavenly Father never forsakes us nor leaves us. - Elisa

Are we refusing to receive what God has for us, instead of saying "but, but, but!" - Angela

We can't make anyone believe this truth -- the Word of God -- sitting in front of us. The Holy Spirit has to be our counselor and guide to make the truth relevant. - Elisa

Jesus knows the core of our problems. - Elisa Pulliam

Mentions

Be Worthy of the Call, Episodes 118 & 119

CHALLENGE QUESTIONS

How have you experienced rejection by “man” whereas God offers you the fullness of His love and approval?
How have you struggled to receive what God offers you in Jesus Christ? Does it seem out of reach? Too good to be true?
Where have you gone for refreshment, instead of going to Jesus? What was the result?

RELATED CONTENT

Ready to grow deeper spiritual roots? The Biblical Mentoring Intensive will help you do just that! Learn more here.

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#121: Be Tenderhearted, Part 2

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Join Elisa Pulliam and Angela Sackett as they look at what it means to Be Tenderhearted on the More to Be Podcast. Angela leads the study through Ephesians 4:17-31, so grab your Bible to follow along.

HIGHLIGHTS

Is it time to drop your end of the rope . . . and give up the tug of war? - Angela

Are we looking at life through a scratched lens instead of seeing life clearly truth and grace? - Angela

We've got to have our faces in the Word. - Angela

We need a fresh encounter with God and His Word. - Elisa

We've got to speak the truth in the love. - Angela

We need to take our offense to the Lord so that our offenses don't become someone else's offense. - Elisa

Get with the Lord first! - Elisa

Persistent. Alert. Thanksgiving. We've got to keep going to God. - Angela

Mentions

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CHALLENGE QUESTIONS

Is God calling you to be more tenderhearted?
What do you need to do to deal with your root issues?
Is it time to get into counseling?

RELATED CONTENT

Do you need to tackle your core beliefs so that you can live according to the truth? The Biblical Mentoring Intensive will help you do just that! Learn more here.
How can you cultivate a home that is tenderhearted? Consider this practical and inspiring resource from Angela!

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#120: Be Tenderhearted, Part 1

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT

HIGHLIGHTS

We need to not settle for futile thinking. - Angela

I think that hopeless confusion happens because we don't understand that suffering is part of the Gospel. - Elisa

"Hi, my name is ________, and I'm enduring for the glory of God." - Elisa

Without God, our suffering has no point. - Angela

Our suffering can be redeemed, relieved, or endured. - Elisa

Stinking thinking leads to stinking living. - Angela

Pinpoint the fruit to discern the root. - Elisa

Putting off our old selves begins to change our hearts. - Angela

Before you try to tackle the areas that God says to get rid of, you first need to give God access to your heart through faith in Jesus. - Elisa

Who can you do life with to help you overcome your areas of struggle? - Elisa

CHALLENGE QUESTIONS

How will you fight against the lies the world feeds us?
What is making you hard-hearted towards God?
How can you make time to be renewed in your mind?

RELATED CONTENT

Do you need to tackle your core beliefs so that you can live according to the truth? The Biblical Mentoring Intensive will help you do just that! Learn more here.
How can you cultivate a home that is tenderhearted? Consider this practical and inspiring resource from Angela!

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#119: Be Worthy of the Call, Part 2

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Join Elisa Pulliam and Angela Sackett on the More to Be Podcast for a life-changing look at the idea of calling. In this episode, Be Worthy of the Call, Part 2, Elisa and Angela continue to look at the differences between career and calling, missional work and ministry, as well as spiritual giftings. Open your Bibles to Ephesians 4:1-16, as Elisa continues to unpack this chapter.

HIGHLIGHTS

Just because we're good at something doesn't mean it has to be our career. - Elisa

Is the thing I'm getting paid to do simply the means to the end? - Elisa

The call on all our lives is to live out the Gospel. - Angela

Our missional work may be integrated into our professional work or parallel. - Elisa

God, what is your will for how you want me to live wherever you put me? - Elisa

It is about being, not doing. - Angela

He wants our hearts, girls. - Angela

The worthy call is about what we have received from God, not what we have earned. - Elisa

God is about the business of using His people to build up His body. - Elisa

GO DEEPER

Read Romans 12 and 1 Corinthians 12 to learn more about the spiritual gifts. If you join the More to Be Tribe Membership, you can also get access to a free resource unpacking all the spiritual gifts.

CHALLENGE QUESTIONS

How is the gift of salvation overflowing into how you live each day?
How are you using your spiritual gifting, which has been given to you by God, in every place He has placed you?

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#118: Be Worthy of the Call, Part 1

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Join Elisa Pulliam and Angela Sackett on the More to Be Podcast for a life-changing look at the idea of calling. In this episode, Be Worthy of the Call, Elisa brings clarity and insight to the difference between calling and career, freeing all of us to enjoy the life God has given us to live. Open your Bibles to Ephesians 4:1-16 for an inspiring and soul-filling look at God's perspective on being called.

HIGHLIGHTS

This idea of calling trips us up. - Elisa

It is work and you wonder where is the perfect part? - Angela

God doesn't waste anything! - Angela

What you get paid for doesn't mean it's what you're made for. - Elisa

Inherent in a name is a declaration about identity, before anything is done or accomplished. - Elisa

We have to embrace what is already there. - Angela

You are, now go be. - Angela

CHALLENGE QUESTIONS

How have you been looking for purpose in your career?
How can you embrace the salvation of God as your calling?

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#117: Live Your Faith, Part 2

Tue, 13 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Join Elisa Pulliam and Angela Sackett on the second part of this special episode of the More to Be Podcast for an inspiring and faith-infusing interview with Sarah Eremic.

Sarah is an example of steadfast faith and resiliency in the face of suffering. She models a passion for sharing the Gospel through everyday relationships grown through hospitality and mentorship. In this, part 2, she gives examples of walking through suffering, fighting to receive joy, and looking to see how God might use you to fill needs around you.

HIGHLIGHTS

"I see a warrior of God when I look at you (Sarah). You're not saying it's easy to walk through those things... but you have a steadfastness in your faith that inspires me to be like you in that steadfastness." -Elisa

"Franklin (Graham) turned out okay, and Billy (Graham) endured." We need the stories of God's people enduring for the glory of God. - Elisa

"You can't do it by gritting your teeth and getting through. You have to feel pain, if you're ever going to help this person down the road." -Sarah

"We have to learn through our suffering, otherwise, we shove off from God and we become bitter. One telltale sign of bitterness is comparison." - Sarah

"God's people wrestled with Him. Use His words - pray God's Word back to Him." - Sarah

"I'm going to accept, with joy, where you have me." -Angela

"There are some periods of deep grief, where as hard as you try, the word joy is foreign to you... hang on for dear life. Sometimes we have to fight for joy." -Sarah

"We don't always know how to mourn with those who mourn." -Elisa

"The only things I asked the Lord for, I didn't get. Now there's a chance for bitterness." -Sarah

"I don't sit there waiting for a chance to explain the way of salvation. That very rarely ever comes... I'm earning the right to speak into their lives. I'm learning the right, as a friend." -Sarah

"We might not like God's sovereignty at moments, but we can cling to it." - Sarah

"There are questions I might always ask God, but I don't need the answers to trust God." - Sarah

Theology is so important for women -- there is a need for a bedrock theology about God's plan for our lives. We have to have a strong theological base as women. - Sarah

CHALLENGE QUESTIONS

Sarah shared how she has held onto her faith in hard circumstances, and she told us we need to fight for it. How can you "fight for it," to hold on to your faith?
Where have you seen God move to protect you or provide for you through tragedy?

RESOURCES

Would you like a guide for how to create everyday welcome in your home? Consider this practical and inspiring resource from Angela!
Ready to discover how to be a woman of impact right where God has planted you? The Impact Mentoring Course (special discount for Podcast listeners) is a perfect option!

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#116: Live Your Faith, Part 1

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Join Elisa Pulliam and Angela Sackett on this special episode of the More to Be Podcast for an inspiring and faith-infusing interview with Sarah Murray Eremic. Sarah is an example of steadfast faith and resiliency in the face of suffering. She models a passion for sharing the Gospel through everyday relationships grown through hospitality and mentoring.

In this Part 1, Sarah shares her background with cross-cultural ministry and great loss, and gives testimony to how God taught her through it.

HIGHLIGHTS

"These things are all part of His sovereign will for our lives in preparing us to be who He wants us to be, for who we're gonna meet next." -Sarah Murray Eremic

"Call it hospitality, call it mentoring, call it whatever... you can turn around and comfort others in their distress." -Sarah

"It is the mark of a mature man, as opposed to a callow youth, that he finds his center of gravity wherever he may happen to be at the moment, and however much he longs for the object of his desire, it cannot prevent him from staying at his post and doing his duty." -Dietrich Bonhoeffer

How to go all in, to be wholly where God has you?

"You fight for it... you look back on where God has brought us." -Sarah

"Based on what you did, Lord, I can trust you." -Sarah

" . . . I felt shelved, for two to three years, and I did whatever my hand fell to the plough to do." -Sarah

"The things He's taught me, I have a responsibility to pass along to others." -Sarah

RESOURCES

Would you like a guide for how to create everyday welcome in your home? Consider this practical and inspiring resource from Angela!
Ready to discover how to be a woman of impact right where God has planted you? The Impact Mentoring Course (special discount for Podcast listeners) is a perfect option!

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#115: Understanding Our Generational Differences

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode of the More to Be Podcast, Elisa Pulliam and is joined again by her daughter, Leah Pulliam. They chat about the importance of connecting the generations together and how to overcome our differences in light of the truths found in Psalm 78. They also consider how to not let social media and technology become an obstacle in connecting one generation to another.

HIGHLIGHTS

How do we become people who bridge the gap between the generations? - Elisa

We're never too young or too old pour into the next generation.

We need the family of God to step in and when our natural families can fill those roles because of distance. - Elisa

I need to not just look perfect in real life, but also in my online life. - Leah

Our story-telling has changed but the need has not, because the hope of God won't get passed down without story.

We're putting up stories of our lives, but it is so curated on social media. -Leah

God wants us to tell stories, but not curated ones.

In a 140 character tweet, dopamine kicks in, and the addiction begins. - Elisa

RESOURCES

Impact Together: Biblical Mentoring Simplified
Impact Mentoring Course (special discount for Podcast listeners)
Join the More to Be Facebook Tribe
Download the R.A.W. Scripture Study
Social Media Guide
Simon Sinek, Millennials in the Workplace

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#114: Be Salt and Light, Part 2

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode of the More to Be Podcast, Elisa Pulliam and Angela Sackett continue to unpack Matthew 5:1-16 as they reflect upon the teachings of Jesus and His reference to us being the salt and light of this world.

Highlights

You are salt. You are light. - Angela

The qualities in salt and light are already in your very nature as women created in the image of God. - Angela

By our very nature, we are seasoning in this world around us. - Angela

The world needs the flavor of Christ - Elisa

If we allow God, who made us, to draw us into His work, how beautiful will be the result. - Elisa

Being who we are, right where we are, is our steadiness as the light. - Angela

If we are going to be the light of the world, we've got to be in the Word. - Angela

You can not make the light dark. - Elisa

She is the light of the world. She cannot help it. - Angela

Our hope. Our worth. Our purpose. Comes from You, God. - Elisa

Resources

Looking for practical ways to weave mentoring into your everyday routines? Grab Angela's ebook Everyday Welcome for recipes, inspiration, and insight into how you can open your heart and home to serve Him.

Ready to become saltier and brighter? The Infuse Life Transformation Course is a great option for cultivating a seasoned faith that shines brightly in this world.

Want to grow spiritual sight? Unblinded Faith is a perfect resource! It is a 90-day devotional journey that will meet you right where you are today.

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#113: Be the Salt and Light, Part 1

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode of the More to Be Podcast, Elisa Pulliam and Angela Sackett consider what it means to be salt and light in this world as they study Matthew 5:1-16. This part opens with considering the Beatitudes and how to apply the Scriptures to everyday faith.

Highlights

As we obey, He will bless us. He promises us that. - Angela

The promise of the blessing is in the struggle. - Elisa

God's blessings are not results oriented, but based on His nature. - Angela

God has done. God is doing. God will do. - Angela

You are and you are becoming. You are in and you are moving. - Elisa

The idea of nourishing people physically is really about nurturing people spiritually. - Angela

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#112: Be the Mentor, Part 3

Tue, 20 Feb 2018 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode of the More to Be Podcast, co-hosts Elisa Pulliam and Angela Sackett finish a 3-part discussion on the topic of mentoring drawing from Titus 2:3-5 and 11-15.

HIGHLIGHTS

Are we living in a way that honors God, pursuing devotion to Him, and embracing our salvation? - Elisa

As a believing woman of God, do not allow yourself to wallow in the mess. - Angela

Walk in, live in, show your future hope. - Angela

The beauty isn’t in the mess, but in the redemption of the mess. - Elisa

God has redeemed us, He is redeeming us, He is fully redeeming us on the day of resurrection. - Angela.

REFLECTION GUIDE & RESOURCES

Download this episode's Reflection Guide here.

Want to grow as a mentor? Be sure to check out the Impact Mentor Training Course (special discounted price for podcast listeners) built upon the principles found in Impact Together: Biblical Mentoring Simplified. If you're looking for mentoring for yourself, the Biblical Mentoring Intensive is perfect for you.

Looking for practical ways to weave mentoring into your everyday routines? Grab Angela's ebook Everyday Welcome for recipes, inspiration, and insight into how you can open your heart and home to serve Him.

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#111: Be the Mentor, Part 2

Mon, 19 Feb 2018 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode of the More to Be Podcast, co-hosts Elisa Pulliam and Angela Sackett continue a 3-part discussion on the topic of mentoring drawing from Titus 2:3-5 and 11-15.

HIGHLIGHTS

How are we focusing on honoring God, not perfectly but purposefully? - Elisa

Loving is hard. We have to learn how to do it well by watching others. - Elisa

Sometimes the best mentoring example we set is when we say “no.” - Angela

You’re always the mentor while also being the mentee. - Elisa

REFLECTION GUIDE & RESOURCES

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Do you need to find a counselor? Find direction at AACC or Focus on the Family.

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#110, Be the Mentor, Part 1

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode of the More to Be Podcast, co-hosts Elisa Pulliam and Angela Sackett begin a 3-part discussion on the topic of mentoring drawing from Titus 2:3-5 and 11-15.

HIGHLIGHTS

I wasn't a fan of mentoring. It scared the daylights out of me to have someone speak into my life. - Elisa

God began to show me that I had a circle of mentors around me. - Elisa

Mentoring is about a mindset. - Angela

Mentoring is about following Christ distinctly. - Elisa

There is a place in a mentoring relationship for advice, but first you have to develop the relationship. - Elisa Pulliam

You don't have to have it all together, but have your heart eager before the Lord. - Angela

Maybe we overcomplicate mentoring because we think of it as a title rather than a mission. - Elisa

REFLECTION GUIDE & RESOURCES

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#109: Own Your Faith

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 13:00:00 GMT

In this departure from the usual podcast co-hosted by Angela Sackett and Elisa Pulliam, Elisa is joined by her daughter, Leah Pulliam, a college girl discovering how to own her faith for herself. Together, they chat about what shaped Leah's childhood and how finishing her first semester of college has impacted her life. Leah relays how Ephesians 5:8-16 motivates her to own her faith and the practical steps she's taking towards developing sound theology while moving out of her comfort zone in how she expresses her faith.

HIGHLIGHTS

I wasn't living for Jesus. I was living for their approval. - Leah Pulliam

I have to be careful to not be too comfortable in my faith. - Leah Pulliam

Mentoring our daughters is about giving them space to process out loud. - Elisa Pulliam

We love the emotional and feel good, but when we are confronted with our own sins and issues, we shy away from it because it means we have to change. - Leah

Change is something that should happen in your Christian walk. - Elisa Pulliam

Allow yourself to be challenged, to be uncomfortable, in order to grow. - Leah Pulliam

Owning my faith is about thinking about how I'm living. - Elisa Pulliam

RESOURCES

Be sure to grab this episode's reflection guide here.

Looking for all the resources mentioned, including Leah's book list, the Journey to Freedom Bible study, and the Highlands Ability Battery - College and Career Coaching & Assessment? Find it all here.

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#108: Be Hospitable - Part 2

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode, your hosts Elisa Pulliam and Angela Sackett, continue to unpack the principles of Biblical hospitality through considering Titus 2:7, Romans 12:9-12, 1 Peter 4:7-11, Hebrews 13:1, and Ephesians 2:7.

HIGHLIGHTS

It's out of your longing, hunger, and lonely places that you can create welcome for others. - Angela
We learn enough information by age 6 to shape us for the rest of your lives. - Elisa
Come, sit, be fed, because that reflects the heart of God. - Elisa
When it comes to hospitality, look for what is happening around you and don't get stuck in your heads. - Angela
What if you focused on the common areas and keep the private quarters private?

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RESOURCES

Would you like to discover how to make hospitality simple? Angela is passionate about how God can use our hospitality as a vehicle to share His love with others. Grab the ebook Everyday Welcome for recipes, inspiration, and insight into how you can open your heart and home to serve Him.
Ready to embrace your own style of hospitality? Your God-given wiring makes such a difference, especially as you process through your spiritual gifts and personality style in light of your story. Coaching can help you do that in just a few sessions. Book a free consultation here and request the "Be Hospitable" focused package.

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#107: Be Hospitable - Part 1

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode, your hosts Elisa Pulliam and Angela Sackett, consider the principles of Biblical hospitality through looking at Titus 2:7, Romans 12:9-12, 1 Peter 4:7-11, and Hebrews 13:1.

HIGHLIGHTS & REFLECTION GUIDE

We have to really love the person we’re inviting in. – Angela
Love and hospitality go hand in hand. – Elisa
The end goal is not to have a perfect house . . . the goal is to love. – Angela
Hospitality is participating in the work God has given you to do, even if you don’t like it. – Elisa
Show up. Give love. Serve. And use your gifts. – Angela

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RESOURCES

Would you like to discover how to make hospitality simple? Angela is passionate about how God can use our hospitality as a vehicle to share His love with others. Grab the ebook Everyday Welcome for recipes, inspiration, and insight into how you can open your heart and home to serve Him.
Ready to embrace your own style of hospitality? Your God-given wiring makes such a difference, especially as you process through your spiritual gifts and personality style in light of your story. Coaching can help you do that in just a few sessions. Book a free consultation here and request the "Be Hospitable" focused package.

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#106: Be Soul Strong - Part 2

Tue, 30 Jan 2018 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode, your hosts, Elisa Pulliam and Angela Sackett, continue discussing the idea of having soul strength and unpacking portions from Ephesians 3.

Highlights

Even good friendships cannot sustain us; we need need to be fed by the Word. - Angela

Christ will make His home in your heart as you trust Him.

We cultivate soul-strength through time in the Word. - Elisa

Being made new is a process of reflecting God’s artistry and living out His calling.

There are some days when reading the Word is work; there are other days we won’t want to go anywhere else. - Angela

The Word of God does not live in hardened soil . . . in hardened hearts.

It’s not a matter of how much we digest, but how consistently we digest God’s Word. - Elisa

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Additional Resources

Craving accountability to inspire you to grow in your faith? Join the More to Be tribe in our Facebook group and chat with Elisa about how the Biblical Mentoring Intensive is a perfect option for you.

Join Angela for Winter: A Journey of Stillness, a study that’s been part of her heart’s transformation… moving from a place of hurry, stress, and overload, to a place of spiritual renewal and rest.

Looking for a great Christian yoga practice to do at home? This one is great.

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#105: Be Soul Strong - Part 1

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode, your hosts, Elisa Pulliam and Angela Sackett, dig into the idea of being “Soul Strong.” Listen in to hear Lisa share a personal story and delve into Ephesians 3:14-21.

Highlights

Sometimes we need to preach the truth to ourselves.- Angela

We want to command a situation emotionally, and not have us come undone.

I have to run filled by the power of the Holy Spirit. - Elisa

Are we on our knees asking God for His strength?

The first step in harnessing that spiritual power we’re looking for is to ask God. - Elisa

Having a group of women around us to pray with is a powerful resource in building our soul strength.

We may willingly admit we can’t do it all, but we are the daughters of the One who can. - Angela

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Additional Resources

Join Angela for Winter: A Journey of Stillness, a study that’s been part of her heart’s transformation…moving from a place of hurry, stress, and overload, to a place of spiritual renewal and rest.

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#104: Be Made New - Part 2

Mon, 22 Jan 2018 01:00:00 GMT

In this episode, your hosts, Elisa Pulliam and Angela Sackett, discuss the topic “Be Made New.” Listen in to hear Angela share her personal story and talk about God’s working in making us new, through Ephesians 2:1-10.

Highlights

We can dance in this truth - in Christ, we are no longer dead - we are ALIVE. - Angela

We “were dead” - DOA - without Christ, and God breathed life into us.

Sometimes we are so close to our own story, it doesn’t make sense; we need to step back to see God’s design of our lives. - Elisa

Being made new is a process of reflecting God’s artistry and living out His calling.

We literally are the artwork of our maker - the Artist. You can see the mark of the Maker. - Angela

We need to live in community with others who will challenge us to walk in the transformation God is calling us to.

Are we looking at our tapestry from the vantage point of God? - Elisa

We reflect His artistry, and we have a purpose in the Kingdom and the lives of others.”- Angela

Reflection Guide

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#103: Be Made New - Part 1

Sat, 20 Jan 2018 16:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your hosts, Elisa Pulliam and Angela Sackett, discuss the topic “Be Made New.” Angela shares a little of her life and faith story as they unpack Ephesians 2:1-10 together.

Highlights

He longs for us to come to him, to be drawn to His transforming work in our lives. -Angela

God’s working is not based on fear, or on emotional highs and lows.

God, what is the story of my life; what is the story that you’re telling? -Elisa

Spiritual healing comes as we grow in a biblical understanding of God and the Christian life.

I want to walk as a woman of God, of tenderness, of humility, of repentance. -Angela

God can use the deeply invested, sacrificial love of His people to reach into hearts and lives, as a vehicle for His transformation.

God is the common denominator who is about the business of transforming our understanding of His love throughout our lives. - Elisa

God’s word is a series of stories illustrating that His love is poured out through hardships and blessings.

What was, what is, and what is to come . . . as we’re made new as women of God; what we were is gone, as a woman of Christ. - Angela

God will be faithful to teach us and lead us in the middle of the hardships and blessings.

Where do I need to walk in humility and perseverance? -Elisa

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#102: Be Transformed - Part 2

Fri, 19 Jan 2018 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode, your hosts, Elisa Pulliam and Angela Sackett, continue chatting on the topic, “Be Transformed.” Continuing in her personal story, Elisa introduces the idea of “Trap and Transform" building from the principles found in 2 Corinthians 10:5 and Romans 12:2.

Highlights & Reflection Guide

We have to move ourselves out of the habit of just reacting and move into being response - able. -Elisa

Trap: 2 Corinthians 10:5 - Actively shutting down lies that contradict His Word!

Transform: Romans 12:2 - Letting God change our thinking and thereby change our living.

More to Be is not about doing more, but becoming more like Jesus. - Elisa

We need be responding to and thinking about life through the lens of Scripture.

We need to put away what is not true, and to consume what is true. (“Eat good food, not junk food,” physically and spiritually!) - Angela

We need to “take off” the old nature to walk into the “new nature” in Christ.

Being transformed is a process! As God works in our hearts, through our obedience, He changes both our thoughts and our actions.

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#101: Be Transformed - Part 1

Fri, 19 Jan 2018 01:00:00 GMT

In this episode, your hosts, Elisa Pulliam and Angela Sackett, introduce the More to Be Podcast and discuss the topic “Be Transformed.” Listen in to hear Elisa's personal testimony of transformation and dive into Colossians 3:3-17 together.

Highlights

A crisis of faith may lead us to personal salvation and relationship with Jesus.

“I had to find out who Jesus was if I was going to live like Him.” - Elisa

Jesus wants to heal us, to transform our hardened heart to flesh.

“There is struggle involved sometimes in yielding to the path God has for you.” - Angela

Salvation and sanctification are necessary parts of our transformation process.

“The wounding is fueling the old nature that we need to die to rather than setting us up to live in the new nature that Christ has secured for us.” - Elisa

Transformation does not happen overnight but over the long haul.

“It is an ongoing process of taking action to put away what is not true and consume what is true.” - Angela

Our transformation means coming to life in Jesus, but dying to the old nature.

“You can’t run from the pain; you have to go through it.” - Angela

We need to live in community with others who will challenge us to walk in the transformation God is calling us to.

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More to Be Podcast

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 21:43:35 GMT

Are you longing for real life change and lasting impact? It is possible through a fresh encounter with God and His Word.

And we're here to help you discover that truth on the More to Be podcast debuting in January 2018.

Your co-hosts, Angela Sackett, of Everyday Welcome (also known as SaletLux.com), and Elisa Pulliam, the founder of More to Be, are joining together to bring you a fresh dose of hope and solid biblical teaching to help you think biblically and live authentically - to be more like Jesus - as you seek to join God in His work every day.

If you're ready for the kind of encouragement that fills your heart and mind with truth and motivates you to pursue a deeper relationship with God and greater application of the Word in every part of your life, then this podcast is for you.

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