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...
Mitch Parsons: Holy Living, Gym Culture, and Raising Godly Men
In this powerful episode of Lessons From Living, Beth Graham continues her conversation with Mitch Parsons, exploring his vision for The Remnant, a training center designed to help men pursue holiness, build genuine community, and lead their families well.Mitch shares...
From SEC Athlete to Healing: Mitch Parsons on Eating Disorders, Identity, and Obedience to God
In this powerful episode of Lessons From Living, Beth Graham sits down with Mitch Parsons to explore his journey from SEC football player to overcoming an eating disorder and pursuing a life centered on faith, obedience, and purpose. Mitch shares how the pressure 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...
Faith to Flourish in Hard Seasons: Dawn Ward’s Lessons on Addiction and Grace
In this powerful episode of Lessons From Living, Beth Graham sits down with Dawn Ward, a mother who has experienced addiction in her family through two very different...
Redeeming the Mother–Daughter Bond: Stacey Glass on Forgiveness, Faith, and a Holy Farewell
In this powerful episode of Lessons From Living, Beth continues her conversation with Stacey Glass about forgiveness, restoration, faith, and the complicated journey of repairing a relationship between a mother and daughter. Stacey shares how she kept the door open to...
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...