Opting Out of Opining: Choosing Peace Over Constant Opinions
Do you feel pressured to have an opinion about everything in today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected world? In this episode of Lessons from Living, I explore the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher, and his advice that “you always own the...
Parenting a Special Needs Child with Faith and Support
Parenting a special needs child comes with unique challenges, deep joys, and life-changing lessons. In this heartfelt episode, Julie Adams shares her journey of adopting Lola Ruth, a tiny Bulgarian orphan with Down syndrome, and the struggles of being a special needs...
How to Move From Fear to Love in Relationships
Do most people operate from fear instead of love? Transformational life coach Annmarie Chereso believes this is common, but she knows how to change this tendency. With heightened awareness and simple practices, every relationship—whether with a partner, child,...
Your Effort Matters, Embrace Small Starts
Sometimes, we downplay our efforts to step out in faith (or try anything new) as "small," "measly," and barely worth mentioning. If you're a perfectionist, it's easy to grade your first attempts as subpar. Unfortunately, this mindset can set you up for discouragement...
How Beating Cancer Sparked a Mission to Serve
Do you tend to stay stuck in the fallout of painful experiences, or find a way to create something meaningful from them? That’s exactly what Aaron Grunke chose to do after facing a brutal cancer diagnosis and enduring multiple rounds of chemotherapy at just 21 years...
A Mother’s Story of Hope: Addiction, Recovery, and God’s Grace
When addiction strikes, it doesn’t just impact one person—it shakes an entire family. In this episode of the Lessons from Living podcast, author Kathryn Mae Inman opens up about walking beside her son through years of struggle, including six failed rehab attempts,...
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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...
A Prayer for Patriotism
I recently had the privilege and great joy of meeting a young man from the Philippines. I knew very little about his country; only that it is still considered a developing country. I have since learned that according to 2021 statistics, nearly 25% of the population...
How to Move From Fear to Love in Relationships
Do most people operate from fear rather than love? Transformational life coach Annmarie Chereso believes this is often the case, but she offers simple practices to elevate every relationship—whether with a beloved, child, sibling, or friend—into one grounded in love.
Leave Disappointment in the Dust
Are you one to focus on disappointing situations that come your way, causing you to become immobilized? It’s time to reframe disappointment as an inevitable part of being human but learn to give it the limited focus it deserves. In this episode, Beth gives examples of...
In the Fight for a Cure
Diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy at six, Elijah Stacy chose mission over limitation. At fifteen he launched the nonprofit Destroy Duchenne to push for research, support families, and share real hope. Today his work spans biotech consulting, nonprofit...
Created for Connection
Loneliness is shaping hearts and health, with many people reporting that they often feel isolated. In this episode of Lessons from Living, Beth explores why intentional community matters for well-being, faith, and everyday life. Through honest stories, Scripture, and...
From Suffering to Sobriety
From losing jobs, friends, and family to being triggered by an early sexual assault, Brittany Young knows what it's like to suffer. She spent a large chunk of her life living the unsustainable and dysfunctional life of an alcoholic. The good news is that Brittany also...
Talking With God
Angee Robertson knows a thing or two about communicating with God. Having navigated some difficult trials during her life, including infertility and her husband's illness, she has become acutely aware of God's desire to interact with and support her. To that end,...
Healing From Leadership Injury
This episode of Lessons from Living dives into an often-overlooked subject: leadership injury. Psychologist Dr. April Minatrea joins Beth to unpack what happens when those in authority wound us, how those injuries linger, and the path toward healing and redemptive...