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We are Chris and Katie. In this podcast we share about everyday life and what we are learning along the way. We will discuss topics around our faith, marriage, parenting, family and personal growth. Thank you for listening and joining us on this journey!

Chris and Katie Chapin


    • Mar 27, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 66 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Life with The Chapin's

    Encourage other's strengths

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 16:41


    Our focus this week is to be more intentional with our encouragement of others. We hope this gives you some practical ideas to encourage your spouse or loved one this week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewiththechapins/support

    Show me the money!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 23:58


    This week we're talking about money! A topic that requires constant communication, especially in a marriage. We hope you find this information helpful and that it jump starts some healthy dialog about money in your home. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewiththechapins/support

    Put up your dukes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 21:52


    This week we're talking about communication, conflict and arguing. No matter how good your relationship is, we will all face conflict at some point. Let's get ready for it so we know what to do when it happens! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    Assume the best in others

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 24:37


    Thank you for joining us as we continue our relationship series. This week we discussed filtering our thoughts through a different lens... a better lens. We hope this information is helpful and that it blesses you in your relationships! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    It's time to talk about the birds and the bees

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 25:59


    Thank you for joining us this week as we continue our relationship series. Based on the title, I'm sure you can guess the topic of discussion! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    Find and Replace

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 29:55


    What would our relationships look like if we could bring the best version of ourselves into them? We hope this week's episode is helpful and encouraging! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    I'm called to help carry your burdens

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 22:05


    This week on the podcast, we are doing a recap of key points from episode 1 and 2 as well as sharing some bonus content. Our hope is that this information will bless you and your relationships. As always, thank you for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    R-E-S-P-E-C-T

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 31:36


    This is part 2 of our current series and today we're talking about respect. How can we do a better job at respecting those closest to us? Join us as we discuss! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    Filling in the gaps

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 28:00


    What happens when we value others above ourselves or when we give with an attitude of gratitude? We hope you join us over the next several weeks as we dive into various topics that will challenge our hearts and minds in a way that we need. Our prayer is that this information will bless you and that your relationships with one another will grow! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    Where have we been!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 16:03


    Happy Holidays everyone!! We thought we'd put together this bonus episode to explain where we've been and what our plans are for season 5. We are so thankful for our podcast listeners and we hope you all have a blessed holiday season. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    Wanting a better outcome?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 31:10


    E+R=O is a power formula! Listen in as we discuss what it means and how it can lead to a better outcome. We hope you join us on a journey of grace and gratitude. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    Thoughts to share

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 32:10


    In today's episode, we share some thoughts and questions that have been on our mind this week. How do we love the people in our life better? How do we overcome mental barriers when making decisions? We hope you join us as we discuss! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    Making the most with what you have

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 36:04


    In today's episode we talk about the change of holiday traditions during different seasons of life and making the most with what you have.  Thank you for joining us! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    Dealing with worry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 25:51


    I think we're all faced with worry in our lives... but how do we deal with it? Join us as we discuss some helpful tips we've learned! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    Ways to be Intentional

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 40:39


    Today we're talking about choosing our schedules and activities with intention! As promised, here's the list from the article we referenced: 14 ways to be intentional Have clear structure for your day Be careful with your money Declutter your home Define priorities or goals Invest your time wisely Strengthen your important relationships Cultivate a positive mindset Develop healthy habits Be aware of your mental health Self care and self reflection Plan, prepare, and get organized Consume Social Media mindfully Practice gratitude Avoid comparison and focus on your life --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    When it feels like you're fighting an uphill battle...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 30:33


    I think we all know the feeling of fighting an uphill battle... but the question is, how do we handle it and how do we stay motivated? We hope you join the discussion this week! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    Everyone has something to teach us

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 30:27


    What if we approached every interaction as an opportunity to give something to others and learn something from others? We hope you join us as we unpack this question. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    teach us everyone has something
    Listening keeps you connected

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 30:21


    We are unpacking what we learned during a recent devotional study. Listening is a growth opportunity for all of us, but it's especially critical in our homes with our spouses, kids and family members. We hope you join us as we discuss! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    The value of quiet space!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 37:55


    Hey everyone! We hope you join us this week as we discuss the value of quiet time as well as practical ways to find it daily.     --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    Walk it out

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 34:08


    As a continuation from last week, we further discussed what it could look like to go for your dreams and act on your callings! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    Just go for it!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 31:57


    In this episode we talked a little bit more about our move, our experiences and the importance of a 'slow down' lifestyle. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    We're Back!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 55:37


    In this episode we talked about our journey to North Carolina. It was a wild ride! Tune in for the details... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    We've been keeping a secret.....

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 24:03


    In this bonus episode we are revealing our secret! What have we been up to?? We're excited to share with you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    Blind Spots

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 36:18


    We all have blind spots... both positive and negative. Join us as we discuss! Also, we apologize in advance for the abrupt ending. Totally stopped recording before hitting the outro music button (haha oops!) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    Celebrating others!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 42:44


    In this episode we talked about practical ways we can celebrate others, even when its hard. Most of the time the reason for us not being able to celebrate others is misplaced identity. Join us as we dive deep into this topic! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    *Bonus Episode* "Oh, Martha Martha"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 21:25


    Sometimes we get overwhelmed and all consumed by our many "to do's"..... how do we combat that? God has been showing us how and we want to share it with you as you walk through your week. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    Appreciating our Differences

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 37:10


    How can we appreciate our differences while keeping a common ground? Join us as we discuss! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    Fruit of the Spirit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 45:30


    Today we break down the qualities that make up the fruit of the spirit. These are listed in Galatians 5 as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Join us as we discuss the way each of these show up in our lives and the meaning behind them! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    What are you chasing?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 35:17


    Today we're unpacking the question "what are you chasing?" Our hope is that this conversation encourages you to reflect and create space to answer this question for yourself. Thank you for joining us! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    We need to talk...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 44:21


    This is part 2 of our unspoken expectations series. Today we're breaking down 5 areas that are critical in marriages and should be talked about regularly. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    This isn't what I expected....

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 37:55


    Please join us for a 2 part series as we discuss the dangers of unspoken expectations in our relationships. Our hope is that this discussion will help you identify these instances in your own lives and shift your mindset to better solutions. This is part 1! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    *Bonus Episode* Happy Easter!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 23:25


    We made a bonus episode to discuss what Easter means to us. We hope you had a wonderful holiday with your friends and families! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    Legacy of Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 41:45


    As adults our days are often filled with obligations. Work, school, cooking, cleaning, caring for others.....the "to do" list goes on and on! But what if God wants us to experience a fuller life? And we don't mean "more busyness" but rather more JOY and FUN!! Join us as we discuss! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    "Fish Food"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 47:19


    As a continuation of last week's episode, we take a closer look at the way God showed up for Jonah in the belly of a fish. Has God ever given you a second chance? Or a third? or a fourth?.... You get the idea! We hope you join us as we discuss! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    What are you running from?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 40:37


    Do you ever find yourself resisting something you feel called to do? Join us as we discuss! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    Making REST a part of your week

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 39:44


    God has a gift for all of us to enjoy if we choose to! This week we discuss what we've been learning about sabbath and the positive impact that REST has on our bodies and souls. We hope this encourages you to accept this wonderful weekly gift from God and truly enjoy it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    What matters to YOU, matters to me

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 50:46


    There is so much value in learning what matters to our spouse, family member or friend. We hope you join us as we discuss the many reasons why and that it blesses your relationships with those most important to you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    *Bonus Episode* Trouble in Paradise...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 23:45


    Decision making is a 2 way street. We hope you join us in the conversation! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    *Bonus Episode* See, Stop, Serve

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 24:30


    Hey podcast family! We're in between seasons right now, but wanted to share a few thoughts in this bonus episode. Thank you for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    Flying Blind

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 42:22


    On today's episode we discuss flying blind (both literally and figuratively)!! Thank you for joining us! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    Led by Love or Pushed by Fear?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 45:20


    Does fear ever stop you from doing something you want to do or feel called to do? We hope this episode inspires you to resist the lies and step into all that God has for you!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    Consistency is key!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 39:31


    We are on a journey of finding consistency for a healthy, active lifestyle. Join us as we discuss thoughts and ideas on how to combat the need for instant results. Instead, we can strive toward what matters to us and set ourselves up for success! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    Being thankful in your current season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 45:53


    To quote Andy Bernard from The Office "I wish there was a way to know you're in the good old days before you've actually left them." Join us as we talk about finding thankfulness and appreciation for the NOW. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    How we got through our hardest days part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 39:52


    Don't worry...this is a much lighter episode! No tears.... just lessons learned, funny stories and grateful hearts! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    How we got through our hardest days part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 68:00


    In this episode we open up about a traumatic experience we faced and how we got through it by the grace of God. This is our testimony and we are grateful for the opportunity to share it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    "Comparison is the thief of joy"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 55:19


    Do you ever get stuck in a comparison trap? Us too! Join us as we open up about our own struggles with comparison, what we've learned along the way and how we've gotten ourselves out of the trap. As always, thank you for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    New Year, New Us! Sort of.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 59:51


    Happy New Year podcast family!! Now is the perfect time to reflect and keep moving forward. Thanks for joining us for this conversation! We hope you find it meaningful and helpful as you embark on 2022. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    *Bonus Episode* Christmas Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 16:48


    Our Christmas season was not what we expected it to be! Join us as we reflect on it. Also, we hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and a happy holiday. We appreciate you more than we can say! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    Our Favorites!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 42:15


    Keeping it simple this week! Sharing our favorite products, songs, books and life hacks. Thank you for joining us! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    Choosing Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 49:30


    Join us as we discuss ways to choose joy with intentionality and purpose. Stay tuned until the end as our conversation took a comical turn! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

    What motivates you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 47:23


    In today's episode we're talking about finding motivation and what we do to overcome obstacles, like mental barriers or physical limitations. We hope you join us! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifewiththechapins/support

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