Honoring Charlie Kirk: 12 Lessons on Purpose, Faith, and Courage
This week, Beth reflects on the life and impact of Charlie Kirk — a man whose faith, vision, and authenticity inspired countless lives. Beth shares twelve key lessons from his example — from living with purpose to speaking truth boldly — and honors the legacy he...
From Regret to Redemption: Vikki Southwell on Abortion, Healing, and God’s Grace
In this powerful episode of Lessons From Living, host Beth sits down with Vikki Southwell, author of His Name is Michael. Vikki opens up about her life’s mistakes—including an abortion at just seventeen—and the deep regret that followed. She shares how God redeemed...
From Manners to Mayhem: Why Respect and Kindness Matter More Than Ever
In this episode of Lessons from Living, we explore the disappearance of civility in today’s world. From politics to social media to everyday interactions, respect and kindness often seem to be fading.Beth reflects on what civility once looked like, even drawing from...
Finding Purpose After Tragedy: A Mother’s Journey Through Grief
In this heartfelt episode of Lessons from Living, Beth speaks with Maureen Yarborough, a mother who has walked through unimaginable tragedy—the loss of a grandchild, and two of her three children, one in a devastating car accident and another to suicide just three...
How Much Is Enough? Decluttering Tips for a Peaceful Home
How much is enough? In this reflective episode of the Lessons from Living podcast, Beth explores the timeless question of simplicity, inspired by the late Nashville priest Charles Strobel and his book The Kingdom of the Poor. With humor, honesty, and practical...
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...
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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...
MLK: Wisdom for Today
In this time of turmoil in the United States, I find myself wishing that a fellow like Martin Luther King was still with us. How we need his wisdom today! While we remember him as an advocate of healthy race relationships, I think his words speak to today’s...
Family, Business, and Leadership: Lessons From 37 Years of Growth with My Husband
In this heartfelt episode of Lessons From Living, Beth sits down with her husband, Richard, to explore their journey of raising six children, running a business for 25...
Why Sharing Your Story Can Change Lives for Christ
How do we share the power of God without sharing our stories? In this episode of Lessons from Living, I reflect on a recent personal encounter with God’s presence and explain why testimonies matter. You’ll hear how sharing life-changing moments can inspire faith,...
Don’t Be Caged by Your Age: Ande Lyons on Redefining Aging
Feeling invisible after sixty? You're not alone—but you're far from done. Pro-age advocate Ande Lyons joins us for an inspiring conversation about breaking free from age-related expectations and rewriting the story of what it means to grow older. At 69, Ande is the...
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...
Easy Way to Bring Joy to Your Life
Feeling a little joy-less today? In this snack-sized episode, Beth explores the idea of anticipatory joy—how simply looking forward to something, big or small, can lift your mood and bring a fresh boost of happiness. Inspired by her upcoming trip to Italy with...
Liberation From Addiction
From the time Melody Crosby Hale was a child, a birth defect led her to believe that God would not love a flawed child. In a desperate attempt to feel empowered, she turned to alcohol and painkillers, which eventually opened the door to stronger drugs. Addiction...