Lighten Up Sweet Pea

Happy 2022, Sweet Peas! God declared in Isaiah 43:19, “Behold, I am doing a new thing.” This is a well-known and frequently quoted verse during this time of year, but that's just part of the verse. While we're busy making our New Year's resolutions, cleaning, organizing, and filling in our brand-new calendars, we can often ignore a very important question. God ended this statement by asking His people, “…do you not perceive it?” In other words, God is doing anew thing, but we can miss it. YIKES! Join Leah & Lisa in this episode as we talk about the importance of constantly keeping our eyes on our Father God to perceive what new things He is up to, so we can obey and follow His lead. We don't want to miss a thing!

Hey there, Sweet Pea! Did you know that God cares about every single aspect of our lives… our likes & dislikes; even in the “little things?!” He is our good & loving Abba Father that delights in showing us His favor! It's just who He is! Do you have a favorite food? He designed your taste buds that way and He loves to bless you with it on occasion! How about a favorite pastime or hobby? He instilled that creativity & ability in you! You getting the idea?! As the traditional church Doxology proclaims, we are to “Praise God from whom all blessings flow!” so join Leah & Lisa in this episode as they chat (and sing & giggle!) about a few of their favorite things praising God in the process!

Can you believe Christmas is upon us, sweet peas?!? We know your time is extra busy right now, but we have a special treat for you with this new episode you won't want to miss! We are chatting about several of the familiar characters of the Christmas story found in Matthew 2:1-11 and the extra special treat is that we were joined by our personal Bible teacher, Beverly Finnen. She is the Teaching Leader for the Bible Study Fellowship group that we attend & we are so happy we get to share her insight with our sweet peas! So whether you're baking, wrapping, cleaning or maybe resting (Ha!Ha!), grab your earphones and tune in. You'll be glad you did! 

Close your eyes, clear your mind and think about this for a second… What if God, the Creator of all things seen & unseen, did not design the human body to laugh?! Can you imagine what the world would be like without laughter?! What about your own life?! E-GADS!!! Now, reopen your eyes, look up and smile… aren't you thankful for this precious gift from God? Join Leah & Lisa and special guest, comedian Michelle McNair, as they chat (and laugh!) about the dignity & the joy through laughter all believers have received from our Abba Father! (For more info. about Michelle be sure to check out her website www.thatfunnylady.com) 

Lisa & Leah are back for Part 2 of their conversation about the conversing with God, the Father. So far they've discussed the importance of having a simple, yet powerful prayer life by intentionally praising God & how our times of confession actually bring us refreshment! Now they are breaking down why expressing thanks is a game-changer, especially before bringing our requests to Him. Sometimes we just need to get back to the basics to strengthen & encourage our relationship with God. That's our prayer for you, Sweet Peas!

Do you struggle with your prayer life? Is it something you wish came more natural to you, but you don't even know where to begin? Or, if being completely honest, does the word “prayer” disinterest you?... bore you?... scare you?... or worse, does it guilt you? Join Leah & Lisa on today's episode as they talk about the gift of prayer (aka: talking with God!). Grab a seat (or your headphones if you're on the go!) and join in as they chat about what prayer is, what prayer isn't and why it's such an amazing gift from the Lord!

Join Lisa & Leah as the celebrate Leah's birthday by listening back through her favorite season 2 episode!

Does the word "unexpected" make you break out into hives?! Are you able to "go with the flow" or do you buy a ticket for a drive on the "struggle bus?!" There's no denying that we've all gone through the unexpected in the last few years; some of us more than others. In this episode, Lisa & Leah discuss the challenge believers face to walk through the unexpected WITH GOD. Young mom, Ashley Ludwig, stopped by & joined in the conversation as our special guest to share her personal story about this very thing. Listen in!

In today's episode, Leah & Lisa discuss the challenge that Christ-followers are facing more & more everyday: Hearing God Speak!!! Listen in as they unpack this important topic and share some practical tips on how to hear our Father's voice in the midst of this noisy & crazy world. 

:  In today's episode, Leah & Lisa are back together again (YAY!!!) and they're discussing the three little pigs, the struggles of womanhood and walking through fiery trials as a Christ-follower. HUH?! Join us! We promise it makes sense! 

If you are anything like us, it can be a bit of a challenge to relate to the “NextGen” people in your life, much less lead them to Jesus! How can we stand up for God's truth, but also be loving? What would Jesus think about being “woke?” ☹ Special guests, Niko & Carole Ann Peele, are back with Lisa for Part 2 of their conversation on today's newest episode. As you recall from our previous episode, the Peele's are an amazing couple that lead the ministry, Ignite Movement. A non-profit organization that works on college campuses & cities across America igniting movements of prayer, discipleship, and unity in Jesus. Listen in for some great tips on how to love like Jesus loves.

On today's episode we are joined by special guests, Niko & Carole Ann Peele. A powerhouse couple for the Kingdom of God that work hand-in-hand for the ministry, Ignite Movement. They also happen to have an interracial marriage, so “LUSP” recently sat down with the two of them to discuss the challenges & the solution to this ongoing issue. Jesus' final prayer before His arrest & His ultimate crucifixion was all about our unity, so join us as we talk about some tangible ways we, the Church, can work together to make us one in Christ and be a light to the world.

The slogans “Free to Be Me!” & “You Do You, Boo-Boo!” are just the latest in a long line of mantras giving us permission to be ourselves. In the late 60's, Sammy Davis, Jr. sang the hit, “I've Gotta Be Me,” Madonna cranked out, “Express Yourself” in 1989 and more recently, Lady Gaga regaled the masses with “Born This Way.” This anthem has obviously been around awhile, but do we really want pop-culture to define us? Join Leah & Lisa as they discuss the worldview of this mindset vs. God's view. What does it mean that Christ came to set us free? Why ARE we the way we are? Can we truly live in freedom being the person we were created by God to be? And how in the world do we go about finding out who that is?

Can God really use our mess-ups and turn them into ministry opportunities? He sure can!Join Lisa and Leah for Part 2 of the Daddy's Girl Mini-Series.Your life is leaving a mark on others, whether you realize it or not.Discover how to thrive and find purpose in the calling God has created for you!

Do you struggle with seeing God as a Heavenly Father that loves you unconditionally? Are the wounds from your past keeping you from moving forward? Join us for a special 2-part series as Lisa shares some of her childhood memories and tells of a time with her earthly father that was extremely difficult, but also filled with God's undeniable grace.

Stress is a natural part of this life, but too much stress turns into anxiety. Women especially face this battle daily. Matter of fact, 1 in 5 women struggle with anxiety… or in our case, 2 in 2!

Lisa & Leah are back with another episode focusing in on the art of motherhood imperfections. Get ready to laugh along with them as they “tattletale” on themselves by sharing some of their most memorable failures as moms and celebrate just how good God is to restore what they seemed bound & determined to mess-up!

Join Leah & Lisa and special guest, Katy McCown, mom of 6 and fellow podcaster (“The Best Day Ever”) as they discuss walking fearless with God through all the different phases of parenting.

Join Lisa & Leah as they finish up with their series on Godly friendships remembering that the sole purpose of every relationship is to shine the light of Jesus.

Leah & Lisa are back talking about the sweet gift of friendship from the Lord. Today we are discussing some of our regrets about past relationships (UGH!) & the effort it takes to be a Godly friend.

Join cohosts and buddies, Lisa & Leah, as they talk about the sweet gift of friendship. This is the first of a special 3-part miniseries to celebrate the podcast 2nd Season! In this episode they discuss the importance of a foundation of faith, having fun & keepin’ it real! Enjoy!

Leah & Lisa are back for Season 2 pumped up and ready to get going on a new journey with their listeners (and each other) to lighten their load, lead them to Jesus & love them every step along the way!

Join Leah & Lisa as they say “Bye, Bye, Bye” to Season One by remembering some of their favorite episodes & sharing some soundbites from some of their amazing guests!

On today’s episode, Lisa & Leah are chatting with friend and Proverbs 31 Ministry Author & Speaker, Tracie Miles, about her personal journey of healing & wholeness in the Lord after her divorce.

Join Leah & Lisa as they giggle (a lot!) & weep (a little!) sharing different love stories with each other. The “va-va-voom” kind and the perfect, eternal kind found only in Jesus!

Join Leah, Lisa & special guest, Suzanne Howard, as they discuss Suzanne’s personal testimony about being forgiven & set free by her Abba Father after surrendering her secret of abortion.

What better place to start a NEW YEAR, then at the very beginning of God’s Word?Listen in while Leah & Lisa share some of their favorite “aha moments” and take note of many “firsts” in the book of Genesis!

Join Leah, Lisa and Influencer, Maegen Mills for the second part of their conversation. The ladies discuss how we’re all called to be an “influencer” for Jesus in every area of our lives whether it’s caring for babies or caring for employees. (PS: remember to check out Cookie Crate’s awesome cookies! @www.thecookiecrate.com)

Join Lisa & Leah and their special guest, Maegen Mills, a social media Influencer and a successful business owner of “The Cookie Crate.” In Part 1 Maegen shares how she’s striving to be a light for Jesus as a wife & momma to 4 little ones first and foremost as she walks out the various callings God has designed for her life. (PS: These cookies are awesome! Check it out… www.thecookiecrate.com)

Join Lisa & Leah for part two of their conversation with guest, Christy Edwards, as she shares how she lives out a life of gratitude unto the Lord for redeeming her life!

Join Leah & Lisa and their special guest, Christy Edwards, for part one of their conversation about her amazing redeemed life!

Do you truly believe in God’s perfect plan & His goodness? It’s easier to shout “YES!” when things are going well, but what about in the hard times? Join Leah & Lisa as they discuss the truth of God’s sovereignty both pre-election and post-election in this crazy 2020 election year!

When’s the last time you thought about your legacy? If we’re being honest, it’s not something we think about on a daily basis. We’re usually too busy folding laundry (again), cleaning the kitchen (again) & running the kids around (again)! Join Leah & Lisa as they discuss the importance of living out a legacy of love every day!

What do the tiny crystals in Leah’s ears, Lisa’s love of “bling” and the Body of Christ have to do with one another?!?! Join Leah & Lisa as they dig into 1 Corinthians 12 in this episode to find out!

Did you know that 1 out of 15 people have been victims of identity theft? That number is staggering, but even worse is this statistic: 15 out of 15 people have been victims of spiritual identity theft! Yes, you read that right! Join Leah & Lisa as they talk about how to fight spiritual identity theft.

Have you ever heard something and it just resonated with you? You know... you heard the words and all you could say was "Wow!" Well, on today's episode Leah & Lisa share some of their favorite quotes (and a story or two, of course!) that made them say, "Wow!" Hope it's a blessing!

Welcome back Sweet Pea! Join Lisa & Leah as they finish up their discussion about “Quiet Time” with the Lord. God is speaking! Sometimes through a gentle, quiet whisper & sometimes with an invitation to the “woodshed” (YIKES!), but always in perfect love! Can you hear Him?

Hi friends! Tune in to today’s episode to hear Leah & Lisa talk about “Quiet Time” with the Lord… what it is, what their daily personal “QT” looks like and how it can be a treasured time and not a dreaded duty!

Welcome back! Join Leah & Lisa for Part 2 of their conversation with special guest, Rebekah Haynes. She shares her powerful testimony about her daughter, Scarlett’s journey from death to life!

Welcome, sweet pea! Join Leah & Lisa and their special guest, Rebekah Haynes, as they discuss how God’s powerful grace upon grace brings us through our darkest times to His glorious light!

Join Leah & Lisa as they reminisce about their childhood summer memories... tomato sandwiches at the pool, family "vacas" and Father's Day!

Welcome back friends! Join Leah and Lisa for Part 2 of their discussion with Amber Daniel of Equipping Arrows. We talk about everything from the habits of alpacas to the habit of spending time with God in His Word!

Hi friends! Join Leah & Lisa and special guest, Amber Daniel from Equipping Arrows, as they tackle the hot topic of homeschooling vs. educating at home!

Welcome back friends! Grab a cup of coffee and join Leah & Lisa as they share all about the ”new thing” God is doing with this podcast! ❤️