100th Episode Celebration: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives | Lessons From Living with Beth Graham
Welcome to the 100th episode of Lessons From Living with Beth Graham. In this special milestone episode, Beth reflects on the original vision behind the podcast: sharing the stories of ordinary people who are doing extraordinary things, overcoming difficult...
From Trauma to Triumph: How Church Community Transformed a Broken Childhood – Stacey Glass on Lessons From Living
In this powerful episode of Lessons From Living, Beth Graham sits down with author Stacy Glass to explore her remarkable journey from a childhood marked by trauma to a life transformed by faith, healing, and the people who chose to show up for her. Stacy shares how...
Redefining Success After Crisis: Adrian Jones on Self-Compassion & Finding Your Ikigai | Lessons From Living
Are you feeling like you have lost your sense of purpose, or wondering whether it is too late to make a meaningful change? In this episode of Lessons From Living, Beth Graham continues her conversation with Adrian Jones about redefining success after a major health...
From Widow-Maker to Wake-Up Call: Adrian Jones on Surviving Two Heart Attacks & Redefining Success
What do you do when your body forces you to stop and take stock of your life? Adrian Jones survived not one but two widow maker heart attacks, eight years apart, and both times he was handed the same hard question: go back to the life you knew, or finally listen to...
Rekindling Communication: Insights from Couples Counselor Raffi Bilek on Humor, Conflict Resolution, and Lasting Relationships
In this encouraging episode of "Lessons From Living," couples counselor Raffi Bilek shares invaluable insights into the art of communication in relationships. Explore how humor can enhance dialogue, how even gridlock can be navigated and discover effective strategies...
Creating Connection: Expert Insights on Improving Communication in Marriage with Raffi Bilek
Join us on this illuminating episode of Lessons From Living as we sit down with seasoned couples counselor Raffi Bilek to explore the art of effective communication in relationships. Discover the critical gaps in communication guidance that Raffi addresses in his...
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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...
Empowerment Through Adversity: Zolal Habibi on the New Vision for Iran’s Future
In this compelling episode of Lessons from Living, join us as we delve into the remarkable story of Zolal Habibi, an American-Iranian resistance member. Discover the...
Lessons from Living: Zolal Habibi on the Iranian Resistance and the Fight for Freedom
In this fascinating episode of Lessons From Living, Beth Graham sits down with Zelal Habibi, a longtime member of the Iranian Resistance, to discuss her family's sacrifice, the fight for freedom in Iran, and why she believes lasting change must come from the Iranian...
Rediscovering Joy and Purpose: Ally Phillip’s Secrets to Thriving and Longevity
Join us in this engrossing segment of "Lessons From Living" as Ally Phillips shares her journey of reinventing herself in her 60s. Discover how stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to personal growth, the importance of brain stimulation for a long, healthy life,...
Resilience and Triumph: Ally Phillips’ Journey Through Tragedy | Lessons From Living
In the first part of this powerful episode of Lessons From Living, influencer Ally Phillips opens up about the three formative tragedies that shaped her life, including the heartbreaking suicide of her father when she was just 10 years old. Discover how her mother, a...
From 200 Pounds Lost to a Life System: How to Transform Health, Mindset & Life
In this powerful Part 2 interview of Lessons From Living, Stanley Bronstein shares the 20-trait system of excellence he developed after losing 200 pounds and transforming his life. Stanley explains each trait — from personal responsibility, persistence, and discipline...
Transforming Weight Loss: Stanley Bronstein’s Journey of Losing 200 Pounds and Inspiring Change
In this motivating episode of Lessons From Living, we chat with Stanley Bronstein, who successfully lost 200 pounds and has maintained his weight loss for 18 years. Stanley shares his personal journey, revealing the circumstances that led to his significant weight...
Starting Over: Life Lessons at Any Age | Solo Episode of Lessons From Living
In this intriguing episode of Lessons From Living, we delve into the transformative journey of starting over at any stage in life. Join me as I share noteworthy stories from my own experiences and those of others who have embraced change, overcome challenges, and...