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 years, and his inspiring transition into leadership coaching. Join them as they share valuable...
Loving Each Other Well: The Greatest Life Lesson for a Broken World
After interviewing more than sixty guests on Lessons From Living, Beth finally answers the signature question: What’s your greatest life lesson? The answer is simple yet powerful—loving each other well makes every life better. In this heartfelt solo episode, you’ll...
Finding Purpose in Every Season: How Serving Others Brings Fulfillment
Do you ever feel stuck, wondering if your life still has meaning? Maybe your kids are grown, you’ve retired, or you’re simply asking, “Is this all there is?” You’re not alone.In this uplifting episode of Lessons From Living, Beth shares how true purpose isn’t found in...
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...
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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...
Easy Tips for Surviving Quarantine with Kids
I don’t know about you, but when the helpful “Surviving Quarantine” tips I read make me feel like quarantine is one more way I’m failing my children, they are far from helpful. Is this one-woman shop really supposed to replace school, music lessons, dance rehearsals...
10 Benefits of a Pandemic
In a recent conversation with my daughter, I postulated that there might be benefits to this virus, Covid-19. She nearly whispered, “I do not dare speak those words—but I think I agree.” I am going to speak those words, friends. And I preface the following by...
Ignoring Differences
On my way to the airport in Ft. Lauderdale, I had to exit the interstate to gas up my rental car before turning it in. I wasn't thinking about where I was, or even what it looked like; I just needed a gas station. I was getting ready to fill up the car when these two...
When Lightning Strikes
This morning, I was approached by a man outside of a McDonald's who said he had seen me in the store, and was prompted by the Holy Spirit to give me a message. The message was "You are going to be fine." For someone still recovering from the effects of...
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...
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,...
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...
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...