Addiction Relapse and Recovery: John Mabry on Celebrate Recovery, Faith & Connection | Lessons From Living
In this powerful continuation of John Mabry's story, Beth Graham explores the difficult realities of addiction, relapse, accountability, and rebuilding a life after losing everything. John opens up about the patterns that repeatedly led him back to alcohol,...
John Mabry’s Story: Amputation, Addiction, Relapse, and the Lessons That Followed
In this episode of Lessons from Living, Beth Graham sits down with John Mabry to explore a remarkable journey through trauma, amputation, addiction, recovery, and relapse. After a devastating car accident during his college years resulted in the loss of his...
Finding Purpose After Loss: Danniele Reeves on Grief, Courage, and Community
In this inspiring episode of Lessons from Living, Beth Graham sits down with Danielle Reeves, founder of The Raven, a unique bookstore and community gathering space born out of an unexpected season of loss. After suddenly losing her husband of more than 30 years,...
Thriving in the Empty Nest: Managing Expectations & Nurturing Adult Children with Suzy Mighell | Lessons From Living
In this episode of Lessons from Living, Beth Graham welcomes Suzy Mighell back for an honest conversation about navigating the changing relationship between parents and their adult children. Together, they explore how parents can manage expectations, support their...
Navigating the Empty Nest: How to Find Joy, Purpose, and Your New Identity with Suzy Mighell
```html In this insightful episode of Lessons from Living, Beth Graham sits down with Suzy Mighell to explore the emotional challenges and unexpected opportunities that come with becoming an empty nester. Suzy explains why this major life transition can bring both...
Lessons from Peru: Machu Picchu, Community, and What Travel Teaches Us
In this thought-provoking episode of Lessons from Living, Beth Graham shares reflections from a two-week trip to Peru, exploring the country's people, history, culture, and remarkable ancient achievements. From the breathtaking engineering of Machu Picchu to...
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Cry Out and Be Heard
While waiting for a potentially devastating scan result recently, I found myself meditating on Psalm 40:1: “I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry.” An image came to my mind of a child lost in a busy area—perhaps a playground. He looks...
Banishing Self-Doubt
As a believer, any confidence comes from my foundation in God—certainly not from myself! If I relied on self-belief, I wouldn’t get out of bed in the morning! So speaking from my perspective, it is important to be confident that my actions align with God’s design...
Merry Christmas Thank You
In this extraordinary season of blessing and gratitude, I would like to take a moment to thank you, my friends, for making Lessons From Living possible. This is a ministry and mission of love. Still, without a community that inspires the subject matter and provides...
To Unity!
I am captivated by the picture of the early church in Rodney Stark’s The Rise of Christianity: “Christianity attracted people from all strata of society, but particularly from among the poor and marginalized. In the Christian community, ethnic divisions were...
Addressing Apathy in an Election Year
A friend recently told me that she had not voted in 12 years. She said the political process was repulsive to her, and it made her feel lousy to be a part of it. I certainly sympathize with this sentiment; as enlightened as our country is in some ways, the political...
Rethinking Ageism: Chris Moore on Belief, Purpose, and the New Face of Aging | Lessons From Living
In this thought-provoking episode of Lessons from Living, Beth Graham sits down with Chris Moore, an expert on ageism, to challenge society's assumptions about...
US Open Life Lessons: Composure, Gratitude, and True Sportsmanship
In this insightful episode of Lessons from Living, Beth Graham reflects on the life lessons revealed during the US Open championship matches. Through the contrasting reactions of Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Alexander Zverev, and Ben Shelton, Beth explores...
Adversity to Impact: Carissa Hope on Resilience and Purpose | Lessons from Living
In this inspiring episode of Lessons from Living, meet Carissa Hope, a young woman who transformed a difficult childhood into a powerful story of resilience, faith, and purpose. After losing her grandfather at 14, caring for her grandmother following a stroke, and...
Letting Love In: Jody Hudson on Resilience, Faith, and the Bluebird That Changed Everything
In this powerful episode of Lessons From Living, Beth Graham continues her conversation with Jodi Hudson, who shares the deeply personal story of her daughter Alex and the profound role that faith played throughout their journey. Jodi opens up about learning to let...
Bonus: Remembering Dolly Parton — 10 Life Lessons from a Tennessee Legend
In this heartfelt episode of Lessons From Living, Beth Graham reflects on the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, sharing 10 lessons we can all learn from the beloved Tennessee legend. From pursuing big dreams and putting in the work to staying humble, treating people...
Healing Trauma from the Inside Out with Ben Oofana
In this compelling episode of Lessons From Living, Beth Graham sits down with Ben Oofana to explore the connection between trauma, emotional healing, the body, and personal growth. Ben shares his unusual journey of apprenticing with a traditional Native American...
When Lyme Steals a Future: One Family’s Fight Back
In this deeply moving episode of Lessons From Living, Beth Graham sits down with Jodi Hudson to hear the heartbreaking story of her daughter, Alex, whose 10-year battle with undiagnosed Lyme disease changed the course of her life and ultimately led to her tragic death...