Live It Well Podcast

On today's episode, pastor, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado joins us as we kick off this brand new season of The Rhythm of Us!  We chat with Max today about living from the empowering strength that's available to us through the Holy Spirit. Max shares his personal journey of coming to the end of his own strength and discovering the transforming power and peace he found in learning to rely on the person of the Holy Spirit. Make sure to check out Max's latest book: Help is Here, available now wherever book are sold! Pull up a chair and join us, this is a great one! Listen in.   Order your copy of The Rhythm of Us Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://therhythmofus.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/therhythmofus/

Today we're chatting with our new friends here in Franklin, Dr. Josh and Christi Straub.  Josh & Christy are speakers, authors, and marriage and leadership coaches. Together, they lead Famous at Home, a company centered on emotional intelligence and family wellness. They also host the Famous at Home podcast, have written several wonderful books, including their latest book, Famous at Home, which we're diving into today. Josh & Christy unpack several simple decisions we can make as parents to shift the environment of our home. We chat about how to connect in meaningful ways with our kids, the importance of showing up as the best version of ourself, and practical ways we can intentionally create an atmosphere of peace in our home. This was such an incredible conversation with Josh & Christy,  we can't wait to share it with you all! Listen in. Order your copy of The Rhythm of Us Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://therhythmofus.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/therhythmofus/

Today we're excited to welcome our friend Nicole Zasowski back to the show. Nicole is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, author, and speaker from the great state of Connecticut. We're chatting with Nicole today about the practice of celebration: why it's a vital part of our spiritual growth, the roadblocks that can keep us from celebrating, and some intentional ways we can begin to practice this important rhythm in our daily lives.  We absolutely loved our time with Nicole. Excited to share it with you all. Make sure to check out Nicole's latest book: What if it's Wonderful  Listen in.  Order your copy of The Rhythm of Us Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://therhythmofus.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/therhythmofus/

Today we're so excited to welcome our friend Johnathan Pitts to the show.  Johnathan is an author, speaker, and executive pastor at COTC here in Franklin, TN. For years he served as the director of the Urban Alternative which is the national ministry of Dr. Tony Evans in Dallas, Tx.  Jonathan has co-authored two books alongside his late wife, Wynter Pitts. He is also President of For Girls Like You Ministries, a ministry for tween girls and their parents.  In this conversation, Johnathan shares the highs and lows of his story, which has been quite a whirlwind over the last few years.  Just after celebrating 15 years of marriage to his wife Wynter, in the summer of 2018, Wynter passed away unexpectedly in her sleep. Johnathan shares his journey of grief and loss, how the Lord has carried him over the last few years, navigating life with his 4 daughters, finding their new normal, and trusting God for their future. This was such a beautiful, rich conversation with Johnathan. We were so blessed by the lessons he shared from his story. We can't wait to share it with you.    Order your copy of The Rhythm of Us Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://therhythmofus.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/therhythmofus/

Today we're so thrilled to welcome Shauna Niequist to the show. Shauna is the NYT's best selling author of books such as Present over Perfect, Bread & Wine, and Savor. We sat down with Shauna to unpack her latest book (one of our very favorites of 2022) entitled, “I Guess I Haven't Learned that Yet.” Shauna shares her journey of navigating life in a season of big change, about learning to let go, remake your life, and what it means to start over with curiosity and self-compassion. This interview was one for us that could not have come at a better time, after navigating a similar move across the country with little kids, just before COVID, we just needed every. single. word. So, we can't wait for you all to hear Shauna's incredible story and the wisdom she shares along the way. No matter where this finds you today - we hope this conversation will be as helpful to you as it was to us! So, without further ado, lets jump into today's conversation. Here's Shauna. Order your copy of The Rhythm of Us Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://therhythmofus.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/therhythmofus/

Today we're so thrilled to welcome our new friend, Enneagram Expert, and Best-Selling Author, Ian Cron to the show! Ian is an Episcopal Priest, a trained Psychologist, and author of some of the most helpful books you can find on the Enneagram, including the best- seller, The Road Back to You. If you're looking for a good place to begin learning about the Enneagram, this is always a great place to start! Today we're talking with Ian about his latest book called The Story of You, using enneagram wisdom to rewrite the broken stories we tell ourselves about who we are! This interview was so rich, definitely one you'll want to listen to over & over again. There's an incredible 4 step process that Ian outlines for us today that would be so helpful to go through with your spouse or someone you love & trust, to really examine the story you're living in, see how it lines up with the truth, and rewrite a newer, truer story of who you really are. This conversation was so powerful, we cannot wait to dive in. So let's get to it. Listen in. Order your copy of The Rhythm of Us Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://therhythmofus.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/therhythmofus/

Thanks for joining us for this podcast series as we work our way through the 5 rhythms of thriving marriages from our book, The Rhythm of Us. Last week we talked about the fourth rhythm: Seeking Adventure, and we hope you all got a chance to try out some of the practices we talked through! If you did, we would love to hear how it went, you can find us at therhythmofus.com or on social media. We'd love to hear how you're doing on this journey towards a thriving marriage. Today we're jumping into the fifth and final rhythm, The Rhythm of Staying in Awe. We're unpacking the transformative power behind this practice as well as a few intentional ways we can begin to work this rhythm into our everyday lives! Listen in! “The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders, where morning dawns and evening fades, you call forth songs of joy.” Psalm 65:8 Order your copy of The Rhythm of Us Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://therhythmofus.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/therhythmofus/

Thanks for joining us for this podcast series as we work our way through the 5 rhythms of thriving marriages from our book, The Rhythm of Us. Last week we talked about the third rhythm: Slowing Down, and we hope you all got a chance to try out some of the practices we talked through! If you did, we would love to hear how it went, you can find us at therhythmofus.com or on social media. We'd love to hear how you're doing on this journey towards a thriving marriage. Today we're jumping into the fourth rhythm, The Rhythm of Seeking Adventure. We're unpacking the transformative power behind this practice as well as a few intentional ways we can begin to work this rhythm into our everyday lives! Listen in! “I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.” John 10:10 Order your copy of The Rhythm of Us Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://therhythmofus.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/therhythmofus/

Thanks for joining us for this podcast series as we work our way through the 5 rhythms of thriving marriages from our book, The Rhythm of Us. Last week we talked about the second rhythm: Serving, and we hope you all got a chance to try out some of the practices we talked through! If you did, we would love to hear how it went, you can find us at therhythmofus.com or on social media. We'd love to hear how you're doing on this journey towards a thriving marriage. Today we're jumping into the third rhythm, The Rhythm of Slowing Down. We're unpacking the transformative power behind this practice as well as a few intentional ways we can begin to work this rhythm into our everyday lives! Listen in! “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 Order your copy of The Rhythm of Us Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://therhythmofus.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/therhythmofus/

Thanks for joining us for this podcast series as we work our way through the 5 rhythms of thriving marriages from our book, The Rhythm of Us. Last week we talked about the first rhythm: Speaking Life, and we hope you all got a chance to try out some of the practices we talked through! If you did, we would love to hear how it went, you can find us at therhythmofus.com or on social media. We'd love to hear how you're doing on this journey towards a thriving marriage. Today we're jumping into the second rhythm, The Rhythm of Serving. We're unpacking the transformative power behind this practice as well as three intentional ways we can begin to work this rhythm into our everyday lives! Listen in! “The greatest among you will be your servant.” Matthew 23:11 Order your copy of The Rhythm of Us Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://therhythmofus.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/therhythmofus/

There are a thousand ways we could choose to live our life together. We have a thousand different voices pulling at us from a thousand different directions at all times. We all have a vision for the life we want, but until we put purpose, intentionality, and action behind that vision, we will remain stuck in the current of the world around us. We need a set of intentional rhythms to guide us toward the life and marriage we envision. Join Chris and Jenni Graebe on a journey of learning together what it means to craft a “rule of life” both individually and together as a couple. Leave behind the busy life of chaos and hurry, and learn to move toward a meaningful life of joy and intention. Rhythm 1: Speaking Life The tongue has the power of life and death. Proverbs 18:21 Words create. God's Word creates. Our words can participate in the creation. Eugene Peterson Think of the couples you admire most in your life. One thing we've noticed time and time again is that any thriving couple who has made it together over the long haul just has this incredible way of talking about each other, with a deep sense of admiration and respect. Take it to the bank. This foundational sense of deep respect simply must be present in order for a couple to thrive. Even in moments of conflict and frustration, there's still an underlying sense of appreciation to lean on that keeps the couple strong. It's so important in a marriage to be able to respect each other as people. One of the things that sealed the deal for me with Chris, even when we were just friends, was how respected I felt by him. He just had this way of always noticing the absolute best in me and holding it up for the world to see. Things that I couldn't even see in myself. The words we speak to each other create the culture between us. If the environment of our relationship is filled with words of criticism and contempt, no amount of romantic gestures will make a dent of difference. But we hold the power to change the environment of our relationship simply by changing our words. 1. Affirm the Good So, what are some practical ways we can begin to grow in this rhythm? Here's the easiest place to begin: When you think something nice, say it out loud. This sounds very simple, I know—but it's often the simplest things that can make the biggest difference. I realize this practice will be easier for some than for others. When we first got married, this rhythm of speaking life did not come naturally to me at all. Over time, however, as I saw how important it was to Chris, and how easy it was for him to affirm those around him, this rhythm began to rub off on me. Just like everything else in life worth pursuing, speaking life takes practice. Give yourself plenty of grace and time, but just begin. When you think something nice, say it out loud. Awkward as it may be at first, just give it a try, and then another, and another. Over time, your spouse will begin to hold their head higher, and even grow stronger in the areas you take the time to intentionally acknowledge and affirm. When he does the dishes, even if it's not the way you would like them done, thank him and affirm his thoughtfulness. When she musters up the courage to try something new, even if she's wobbly at first, shower her with praise for the grit and guts it takes to tackle a new skill. There will always be plenty of good to affirm and plenty of faults to criticize. The choice is ours. What will we choose to acknowledge and affirm? Remember, with each blessing we speak, we're contributing to the reality of the person they're becoming. 2. Affirm the Gift We can take speaking words of life to a whole new level when we pray for eyes to notice and name the gifts and callings God has given our spouse. No one knows them better than you do, and no one's opinion matters more than yours. We both entered our marriage as a whole person with dreams, gifts, and abilities.

Welcome back! Happy 2022 friends! We hope your new year is off to great start and filled with as many surprise snow days as ours! Which has been tons of fun, but also the reason it's taken a little longer than we planned to jump back into the podcast. We've been having lots of fun playing in the snow with our kiddoes, but are definitely grateful to send them back to school today and be back with you all! So, something fun coming up : We hope you'll grab a book, grab your spouse and some friends & join us for a podcast series that will start the first week of February! We'll be unpacking the 5 rhythms of thriving marriages from our book! It will be a great way to put into practice these 5 powerful habits! So we hope you'll join us for that! But today we're thrilled to welcome our good friend and Best Selling author, Cindy Beall to the show! Cindy and her husband Chris have one of the most incredible redemption stories of how God really rescued their marriage and used what the enemy meant for evil and brought them out stronger on the other side. Cindy shares openly about Chris' infidelity and pornography addiction that nearly destroyed their marriage and ministry back in 2002. We had the tremendous blessing of working with the Bealls for many years on the team at Life Church and were so inspired by the incredible couple they are and the amazing story they have. We can't wait for you to hear it today. Buckle up, its a good one. Here's Cindy! Pre-order your copy of The Rhythm of Us Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://therhythmofus.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/therhythmofus/

Welcome to The Rhythm of Us Podcast. We're your hosts, Chris & Jenni Graebe. This year, we've released a book we've been pouring our hearts & souls into for quite some time, called the Rhythm of Us and it is available now wherever books are sold! Throughout this season, we'll be exploring the five rhythms from our book as well as sitting with and learning from wise leaders, mentors, and friends in our life about the intentional rhythms that can lead us closer to God & closer to each other. Happy December, friends! The book has officially launched and we could not be more grateful for your continuous love & support. You guys BOUGHT OUT Amazon! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! What a wild ride, were so grateful for each one of you! Excited to say Amazon is restocked and the book is available now to order! We hope you will grab a book, grab your spouse and some friends to join us in January for a series unpacking each chapter of the book. It will be a great way to dive into the five rhythms if you're looking to go deeper. So we hope you'll join us for that! We have just a few more episodes this season before the year ends and we're so excited to share these conversations with you. This week we're talking with best selling author, pastor and professor Gary Thomas. Gary has written over 20 books including Sacred Marriage, Sacred Parenting and his latest project that we are chatting about today, Married Sex. Yep, we said sex. This is actually our very 1st episode on this subject, so everyone keep your big girl pants on, and let's do this. Gary reminds us all that a great sex life is not something you simply find, it's something you intentionally create. If you're feeling confused or frustrated about your sex life, or simply wonder, Is there more to it than this, you will love what Gary has to share with us today. We hope and pray this conversation will help make your marriage stronger, in and out of the bedroom. Listen in.

It's HERE!!!! The Rhythm of Us releases today!! For the last 3 years now, we've been working hard behind the scenes on this project we're so excited to finally share with you! THE RHYTHM OF US is now available Wether we realize it or not, we ALL have a “rhythm of us” : the rhythms we choose to fill our lives with. The question is, do we like where our rhythm is taking us? Do we like the couple it's shaping us to become? We hope you'll grab a copy of The Rhythm of Us and join us on this journey, as we learn together the rhythms of a thriving marriage! Thank you all for your continuous love and support along  the way!  We pray this project will be a blessing to you & your families as you pursue God together!  

It's always a good day when we get to spend time with our friend, Tricia Lott Williford.  Tricia is one of our favorite writers/story tellers and we're so grateful to welcome her back on the show today to chat about a practice that has changed her life! Tricia shares how she made her way back to the pages of scripture after the sudden, devastating loss of her husband just two days before Christmas.  Tricia unpacks what the Bible has to say about who we are, where we find ourselves, and the faithful God who can always be found in the midst of it.  We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!  Listen in.  PS - Make sure to check out Tricia's new book: This Book is For You. Such an incredible project!    Pre-order your copy of The Rhythm of Us Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://therhythmofus.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/therhythmofus/

Today, we're chatting with Christy Wright, #1 bestselling author, personal growth expert, and host of The Christy Wright Show.  We talk with Christy about how to identify what balance looks like in each season, find peace even during chaotic times, and how to be present for your life and actually enjoy it!   We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!  Listen in.  Pre-order your copy of The Rhythm of Us Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://therhythmofus.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/therhythmofus/

Today, we're chatting with Jonathan Evans, NFL chaplain, pastor, and oldest son of Dr. Tony Evans.  about his personal journey of finding God's purpose when life didn't go according to plan. Johnathan shares the lessons he's learned first hand about how to listen for God's direction, intentionally pursue Him, and actively step into God's calling for your life.  No matter what season this finds you in or the challenges you're facing, we hope this conversation will encourage you to trust God's greater purpose at work for your good, even when it looks nothing like you planned.  Listen in.  Pre-order your copy of The Rhythm of Us Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://therhythmofus.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/therhythmofus/

Today, we're chatting with best selling author and host of The Happy Hour Podcast, Jamie Ivey about how to fight back against insecurity, grow in confidence, and rest in exactly who God's made us to be.  Jamie shares with us intentional ways to build courage and self worth in our kids and the rhythms that have led Jamie and her family to live from this place of confidence and security in Christ.  We hope you'll enjoy this conversation as much a we did! Pull up a chair and join us!    Make sure to check out Jamie's new children's book, God Made You to be You. You can find all the resources and links mentioned in today's episode over at our website, therhythmofus.com.   We hope you'll check those out as well as our new book The Rhythm of Us, which is available for pre order now, wherever you like to get your books!  Thanks again for joining us, friends! Until Next Time! 

Today, we're kicking off this brand new season with a rich conversation with our new friend, Sandra McCracken. Sandra is a beloved singer/songwriter here in the Nashville area, she's released 14 solo albums over the last 20 years, and if you're new to Sandra's music, well, you're welcome! Go check it out, it's absolutely beautiful! We're talking with Sandra today about her amazing new book, Send Out Your Light, which we could not recommend more! Sandra shares the lessons she's learned by following the Lord's light through the darkest of times, and out again into His light. We hope you'll enjoy this conversation as much a we did! Pre-order your copy of The Rhythm of Us Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://therhythmofus.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/therhythmofus/

On today's episode, we're so thrilled to welcome back to the show our sweet Texas friend, mother of five, and best selling author, Kay Wyma. I can't think of a better way to kick off our summer than to practice what Kay calls a Soul 30, which is a daily dose of thankfulness, kindness, and mercy. We chat with Kay about her own personal experience through 30 days of practicing thankfulness, kindest, and mercy….. the challenges she faced, powerful lessons learned along the way, and the unexpected peace that resulted from continually living from this posture. Pull up a chair and join us, this is a great one! Listen in.   Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/

For our 100th episode we're celebrating with some pretty exciting news!!! It's with great joy we share with you something we've been pouring our hearts and souls into for quite some time now!✨ Chris and I are thrilled to announce, we have partnered with our good friends at NavPress and Tyndale House to release a series of books on marriage and family! The first book, The Rhythm of Us releases into the world November 9, 2021!

On today’s episode, we’re talking with New York Times bestselling author, Crystal Paine, founder of MoneySavingMom.com and host of The Crystal Paine Show podcast. As a mom of four, Crystal shares her struggle with anxiety over parenting, navigating her child’s struggle with suicide, and how she learned a better way forward. Crystal shares the four tools she discovered to parent from a place of love and wholeness rather that a place of striving for success. Pull up a chair and join us, this is a great one! Listen in.   Links Mentioned: Crystal's Website Crystal's Instagram  Crystal's New Book: Love Centered Parenting   Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/

On today’s episode, we’re talking with our good friend and best selling author, Jeannie Cunnion. Jeannie holds a Master’s degree in social work, and her writing has been featured on outlets such as the TODAY show, Fox News, The 700 Club, and Focus on the Family. We chat with Jeannie about her latest book, Don’t Miss Out: Daring to Believe Life is Better with the Holy Spirit. Jeannie unpacks her own personal journey of learning to live a life that’s led by and filled with the power of God’s spirit and how we can embrace the Holy Spirit in our own daily lives. Pull up a chair and join us, this is a great one! Listen in. Make sure to check out Jeannie’s new book, Don’t Miss Out   Links Mentioned: Jeannie's Website Jeannie's Instagram    Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/

On today’s episode, we’re talking with one of our favorite people on the planet, singer/songwriter & worship leader Christy Nockles. Christy and her husband, Nathan, toured nationwide as the Christian music duo, Watermark. They were also a part of the Passion movement for over twenty years. Christy shares with us the practice that has changed her life most : learning to live from a place of rest. We chat with Christy about how to let go of the hustle and find our true identity in God’s heart, how to let Him set the pace for our life, and how to truly live from a place of rest as His beloved. Pull up a chair and join us, this is a great one! Listen in. Make sure to check out Christy’s new book, The Life You Long For   Links Mentioned: Christy's Website Christy's Instagram    Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/

On today’s episode, we’re talking with best selling author and speaker, Angie Smith, about how to move past the insecurity that can hold us back from studying God’s word, and replace it with confidence. Angie shares her own journey of overcoming confusion and intimidation in her understanding of the Scriptures. Angie is equal parts hilarious and also tender, she had us laughing and crying, all in the same sentence. No matter what situation this finds you in today, we hope as you listen, God will meet you right where you are and speak directly into the place you find yourself! Pull up a chair and join us, this is a great one! Listen in.   Links Mentioned: Angie's New Book: Woven Angie's Website Angie's Instagram    Ways to Help our Texas Friends: Our Calling Homeless Ministry Genesis Women's Shelter Salvation Army Dallas   Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/

Welcome back to another episode, friends! We’re so excited to finally be back with you today. We hope you’re doing well, and just want to especially acknowledge all of our friends in the great state of Texas, who just endured the great snowstorm of 2021. We love you, it was honestly so hard to hear what was happening and not be able to help, but were so glad it’s finally over and that the sun is back where it belongs! For anyone interested, we’ll post a few ways to help out our Texas friends in the show notes. So, on today’s episode, we are so thrilled to introduce you to someone who’s really made a huge impact in our city, talk about long obedience in the same direction, she’s been a licensed counselor for 25 years here in Nashville, she’s written 12 books helping parents and kids navigate all the ups and downs of life, we’re talking about Sissy Goff. Even before we moved to Nashville, we had people saying, “You’re moving to Nashville? You’ve got to meet Sissy. You have to have her on the show!” So, it’s been a long time coming, and after today’s conversation I think you’ll understand why everyone was singing her praises! Sissy offers so much wisdom and guidance in today’s episode on overcoming stress and anxiety, and specifically how to help our kids with the stress and anxiety they’re being hit with. No matter what situation this finds you in today, we hope as you listen, God will meet you right where you are and speak directly into the place you find yourself! Pull up a chair and join us, this is a great one! Listen in.   Links Mentioned: Sissy's Book: Brave Sissy's Website Sissy's Instagram  Feelings Chart   Ways to Help our Texas Friends: Our Calling Homeless Ministry Genesis Women's Shelter Salvation Army Dallas   Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/

On today’s episode Chris turns into a bit of a middle school boy, as he and Jenni get the chance to chat with baseball legend and bestselling author, the man, the myth, the legend, Mr. Darryl Strawberry. Darryl shares his incredible story of how Jesus met him right in the middle of his brokenness. Chris and Jenni chat with Darryl about the highs and lows of an intense career as a Major League Baseball all-star, overcoming his drug addiction, family tragedies, and the powerful transformation that only comes from following Jesus.  Darryl also shares some foundational principles that transformed his life from the inside out: the power of prayer, cultivating healthy friendships, and weathering trials without losing heart. No matter what situation this finds you in today, we hope as you listen in, this story will inspire hope in you that with God’s grace you can overcome life's adversities one decision, one step at a time and turn your season around. Pull up a chair and join us, this is a great one! Listen in.     Links Mentioned: Darryl's Book: Turn Your Season Around Darryl's Website  Darryl's Instagram    Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/

On today’s episode we’re talking with award winning singer songwriter, and brand new author, Jamie Grace. Jamie shares her story achieving her dream of becoming a successful recording artist only to find more emptiness and chaos on the other side. Jamie also shares how she followed God’s prompting to leave it all behind to pursue a quieter, more fulfilling way of life. Pull up a chair and join us, this is a great one! Listen in.   Links Mentioned: Jamie's Book: Finding Quiet  Jamie's Website  Jamie's Instagram    Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/

On today’s episode we’re talking with best selling author, speaker, and founder of Messenger International, John Bevere about multiplying our potential, about what it means to live a life poured out completely. John shares: - what true faithfulness looks like according to God’s word, - practical ways to uncover your calling - how to faithfully live out your purpose together as a couple   Pull up a chair and join us, this is a great one! Listen in.     Links Mentioned: John's Book: Multiply Your God Given Potential  Episode 77: Lisa Bevere | Becoming Strong  Episode 70 | Addison Bevere | Discover Your True Identity John's Website  Messenger International    Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/

If you’ve ever struggled to forgive something you just can’t seem to forget, this episode is for you. We had the tremendous honor of welcoming back to the show, New York Time’s best selling author, speaker, and founder of Proverbs 31 Ministries, Lysa Terkeurst. Lysa shares vulnerably about her own wrestle through this journey to forgiveness which she unpacks in her latest book, Forgiving What You Can’t Forget. Lysa offers encouragement and advice on how to disempower the triggers that can hijack our emotions, make peace with painful memories, and create a life that's beautiful again. As always, we hope this conversation will bless you as much as it did us! Listen in!     Links Mentioned: Lysa's Book: Forgiving What You Can't Forget  Episode 44: Lysa Terkeurst | Find A Fresh Start   Lysa's Website Proverbs 31 Ministries   Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/

When we think of life well lived, it's hard to come up with a better example than Eugene and Jan Peterson. Back in the Spring of 2019, we had the incredible honor of sitting down with the delightful Jan, beloved wife of Eugene Peterson, for what none of us realized would be her very last interview. Shortly after our time together, Jan went home to be with Jesus in May of 2019. Jan’s story of love, faith, and long obedience in the same direction remains one of our most listened to and commented on episodes to date.   On today’s episode we had the tremendous honor of chatting with Eugene and Jan’s son, Eric Peterson. Eric shares what it was like growing up in the Peterson home, his journey into the calling of local church ministry, and the wisdom from his dad Eugene through the form of letters that impacted him as a young pastor. As always, we hope this conversation will bless you as much as it did us! Listen in!   Links Mentioned: Eric's Books: Letters to a Young Pastor  Letters to a Young Congregation Episode 54: Remembering Jan Peterson    Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/

On today’s episode we’re talking with writer, speaker, & marriage and family therapist, Nicole Zasowski about letting go of what we think we want to find what will truly set us free.  Nicole shares her journey of moving across the country from CA to Conneticut, and finding that settling into her new normal took a little longer than she would have hoped.  Having just experienced  a big move ourselves, this message really spoke to us personally, and we are so grateful for this conversation! Nicole shares with us the power of naming what we fear losing most, how to identify the behaviors that are holding us back, and how to move forward in the freedom God has for us! Guys, we hope this conversation will bless you as much as it did us! Listen in!   Links Mentioned: Nicole's Book: From Lost to Found  Nicole's Website  Every Moment Holy , McKelvey Douglas   Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/

On today’s episode we’re welcoming best selling author, professor, and leader in the missional church movement, Mike Frost back to the show to unpack the life changing power of memorizing scripture, as in getting it off the screen and actually into our brain and bones. If you’re new to the show, make sure you go back to Ep 46, where we dive deeper into Mike’s story and learn all about the 5 “B.E.L.L.S.” habits of living on mission in the world around us as discussed in his book Surprise the World: Blessing others, Eating together, Learning Christ, Listening to the Spirit, Being Sent with a Missionary Focus.   Today, Mike shares with us:  *the benefits behind the lost art of memorizing scripture, *how meditating on truth can shape our outlook on the world, and *specific scriptures that can be particularly helpful to memorize during these unprecedented times   Guys, we hope this conversation will bless you as much as it did us! Listen in!   Links Mentioned: Ep. 46: Mike Frost | Living On Mission  Mike's Book: Hide This in Your Heart Mike's Website    Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/

This week we’re excited to welcome our friend Alli Worthington back to the show to chat about her lastest book, Standing Strong.   Alli is a best selling author, speaker, and host of The Alli Worthington Show. Make sure to check out Ep. 19 where we unpack more of Alli's story and journey to becoming an author. In today's episode Alli shares how to push past the fears that keep us from doing what God’s called us to, how to clearly discern God’s guidance in our lives, and how to take action and build confidence as we move forward. Guys, we hope this conversation will bless you as much as it did us! Listen in! *Four more courage building, make sure to check out Alli's newest book, Standing Strong, available TODAY!   Links Mentioned: Ep. 19: Alli Worthington | Fierce Faith Alli's Book: Standing Strong Alli's Instagram Alli's Website   Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/

WELCOME BACK FRIENDS! It feels so good to be jumping into a brand new season with YOU! Thank you so much for joining us!   To give SEASON 4 a proper kick off, we’ve invited our good friend & powerhouse, Lisa Bevere to join us again today and we cannot wait to let you in on this powerful conversation! Lisa is a New York Times bestselling author, co founder of Messenger International with her husband John, mom of four boys, and a spiritual mom to countless women across the country, which is what we’re taking about with her today. Lisa is known for her ability and passion to come along side and fiercely fight FOR and not against other women. Lisa unpacks for us today, the importance of having and becoming a Spiritual mom or dad to those around us. According to Lisa, we all need an older, wiser friend we can go to and learn from, a strong soul who will partner with us through life. We all need one! Lisa will show us how to transform what we have into what God wants us to have, push forward during seasons of doubt, and speak truth about God's larger, expansive view of our life. For more from Lisa on this incredible practice, make sure to pick up a copy of her newest book, Godmothers. It’s incredible! Guys, we hope this conversation will bless you as much as it did us! Many amazing episodes and fun updates to come! Listen in!   QUOTABLE QUOTES:   “Our large lives require intimate connections.” “A mentor wants to replicate themselves, but a spiritual parent wants more for their child than they ever had for themselves.” “God’s not trying to trick you, He’s a good leader, you can trust and follow Him.” “A mother gets in the mess with you and is willing to walk you through it.” “How you handle this messy season right now is gonna position you for a glorious next season.” “A spiritual parent is not just by your side, but on your side.” “Focus gives us direction and redirects our energy.” “You are the gatekeeper of your life. You have the right to focus on the right things.” “We don’t have to know everything, we just have to know SOME thing, that will breathe life into someone.” “Do not take advice from someone unless you want to go where they are.” “Open up your life and begin to pour out.”   Connect with Lisa: Lisa's Book: Godmothers  Lisa's Instagram Lisa's Facebook Lisa's Website   Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/

We saved one of the very best for last as we close out the season with the one and only, Katherine Wolf. After miraculously surviving a near-fatal brainstem stroke at the age 26, life for Katherine and Jay Wolf changed forever. There was no going back to normal after such a tragedy, yet Katherine and Jay learned that suffering is not the end, but rather the beginning of a brand new story. Katherine shares with us her incredible story of finding joy in embracing the new normal God had prepared for her, how to rewrite the narrative of our own hard circumstances by turning our definitions of suffering into declarations of strength, and the importance of letting go of the myth that joy can only be found in a pain-free life. This was without a doubt one of our very favorite conversations of the season. We were just blown away by her story and the joy and gratitude for life that she has found on the other side of tragedy. Keep your tissues handy! Listen in!   Katherine's Book: Suffer Strong   Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/

On today’s episode we’re chatting with Caitlyn Crosby, the founder of one of our favorite companies doing beautiful work in the world, The Giving Keys. If you’ve ever seen someone wearing a key around their neck, chances are it was a Giving Key, which means it was handmade by someone transitioning out of homelessness.   Caitlyn shares with us today the story of how she built this incredible company from a merch table at her singing gigs to a thriving business with a mission to end homelessness. The Giving Keys have been carried in over 1400 stores such as Nordstrom, Anthropologie, Magnolia and more. Caitlyn’s inspiring story is a great reminder of how with a little creativity, we can all be a force for good to those around us. Listen in!   Caitlyn's Book: You are the Key   Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/

On today’s episode we’re chatting with the incredibly talented Morgan Harper Nichols!  Morgan is an artist and a poet whose work is inspired by real life stories she receives everyday through social media.  Her newest book, All Along You Were Blooming is a collection of Morgan's encouraging poetry and creativity on the printed page.   Morgan shares with us the highs and lows of life as an artist, her story of stumbling into an unlikely calling on the other side of surrender, and how the power of listening to each others stories is the key to connecting us all. Morgan’s passion and gratitude for life is contagious! We could not have enjoyed our time more! Listen in!     "Even if you're not where you want to be or thought you would be, just look closely, look all around you, see what you can gather, what you can learn here, what people you can glean from, because it's going to have a much greater impact down the road than you could ever know right now, so just trust and be present, and you will look back and be glad you chose to be faithful."     Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/

On today’s episode we’ve invited our good friend and world renowned photographer, Meshali Mitchell to join us and share some wisdom on finding hope and encouragement in a season of waiting.  Meshali is known for her incredible gift of capturing the heart and soul through her beautiful portraits, which is why she’s one of the most highly sought after photographers on the planet.   We talk with Meshali about what it looks like to wait well, our active part to play in a season of waiting, and the gifts and growth that can only come through trusting God to the other side. Grab your coffee and join us, this is a GOOD ONE!   What book has changed your life? The Circle Maker, Mark Batterson What habit has changed your life? Consistent Morning Routine What’s advice would you give to the younger you? Trust More, Worry Less.   Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/

On today's episode we're talking with Teaching Pastor at New Life  Church in Colorado Springs, Daniel Grothe, about the lost art of mentorship which he unpacks in his latest book Chasing Wisdom. Daniel shares first hand how the power of chasing wisdom changed his life through his friend and mentor Eugene Peterson.   We talk with Daniel about his personal journey of navigating both scandal and tragedy in his early days of ministry, how it led him to seek out wisdom from mentors around him, and practical advice on how to cultivate relationships with the wise sages in our lives.  Listen in.   Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/    

On today's episode, we’re chatting with New York Times Best Selling author,  Rachel Macy Stafford about letting go of what doesn’t matter to make room for what truly does.  Rachel is a certified special education teacher with a Master's Degree in education, a well known speaker, and a beloved blogger who inspires millions in her weekly posts at HandsFreeMama.com   We chat with Rachel about grasping what truly matters by letting go of what doesn’t, how to slow down and be present to the moments right in front of us, and how to intentionally communicate love and value to our kids. Listen in.   Download a free chapter of Rachel’s latest book, Live Love Now, here.   Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/

On today’s episode we’re chatting with mental health specialist and newest Ramsey Personality, Dr. John Delony. Before joining the Ramsey team, John worked as a senior leader at multiple universities, he has extensive experience in personal and community crisis care, and He holds two Ph.D.s in counseling and higher education. John shares with us how to take responsibility for our thoughts and behaviors, simple steps to move towards joy, and some practical ways we can keep ourselves and our families well during this season of quarantine and beyond.  Get your notepad and pen ready, this is a good one! Listen in.   Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/

On today’s episode we’re chatting with best selling author and speaker, Sara Hagerty about the Practice of Adoration, which she beautifully unpacks in her latest book, Adore. Sara shares with us how this simple practice can help us experience God in the thick of life’s everyday demands, practical ways we can choose to adore even when we don’t feel like it, and the power of staying connected with God in the messy middle minutes of our days. Listen in.   Links Mentioned: Adore  Sara's Website    Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with us: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/

When I was in college, someone handed me a stack of Spiritual Growth books and said, “The things that will change your life are the people you meet and the books you read.” And I was hooked for life.  On today’s episode we’re chatting with one of the authors whose books dramatically changed my life in that very first season of falling in love with God through reading. Please join us in welcoming to the show today, New York Times Best Selling Author, leader, and beloved Bible teacher, Lisa Bevere.   We talk with Lisa about what true strength really looks like according to God’s word, how to stay strong even when things around us are uncertain, and how to recover our strength when life zaps it. Wherever this finds you today, we pray this conversation will encourage you and point you towards the only true source of strength. Listen in.   Links Mentioned: Strong Devotional Lisa’s Website   Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with us: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/

On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Christian recording artist, Jeremy Camp and his lovely wife Adrienne.  Jeremy and Adie talk about the release of the new film based on Jeremy's life, "I Still Believe" as well as share timeless truths that have sustained their marriage over the years, the power of daily prayer for one another, and how to stay healthy and connected during this time of global pandemic. We had such a blast hanging with The Camps! We hope and pray this conversation will encourage you as much as it did us. Pull up a chair and join us!

If you’ve thought to yourself at any point during this crazy season, “I just wish I could sit down with an older, wiser sage who’s been walking this whole life & faith thing out way longer than I have"…… Well, we’re making your wish come true today. It just doesn’t get any better than our wonderful guest this week … On today’s episode, we’re chatting with America’s beloved pastor, teacher, and New York Times Best Selling author, Max Lucado.  Max has been in full time ministry for over 40 years, he’s written over 100 books, with 130 million copies in print, his projects have been featured everywhere from USA Today, Fox News, Larry King, and many more. Max shares with us how to find hope and healing in the mist of so much chaos and anxiety, the importance of feeding our faith rather than our fears, and how we as the Church can begin to view this season as an opportunity to rise up and be the CHURCH we are all called to be. Wooh, this was one for the books, guys! We were definitely blown away by Max’s humility, authenticity and all around compassion and kindness. We pray this will encourage you as it did us. Listen in.     A few favorite quotes from today’s episode:   “This is the time for the church to stand up!” “Here’s the question we all need to be asking, ‘God, what are you saying to us through this?’ Each one of us could hear a personal answer to that question.” “What we may find out through all of this is that we’ve been putting our trust in the wrong place.” “Every generation has to have its own encounter with grace.” “If my people, who are called by name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14   Links Mentioned: Jesus Book Encouraging Word Bible Killing Giants & Pulling Thorns, Chuck Swindoll   Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with us: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/

On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Kevin Downes, the producer of the incredible, brand new movie, I Still Believe, starring KJ Apa, Britt Robertson, Shania Twain, and Gary Sanise.  I Still Believe is based on the real-life story of chart-topping singer Jeremy Camp and his journey of love and loss, proving there is always hope to be found in the midst of even the greatest tragedies. Enjoy this behind the scenes look at a truly remarkable film. Listen in. *With most movie theaters closed for the foreseeable future, I Still Believe is being released to premium video on demand platforms beginning THIS FRIDAY, March 27. Pop some popcorn and snuggle up with your family to enjoy this beautiful story of unwavering love and enduring faith.   Links Mentioned: I Still Believe Movie Erwin Brothers Producer Kevin Downes   Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with us: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/

On today’s episode, we’re chatting with New York Time’s best selling author, Melanie Shankle. We had the biggest blast in this conversation with Melanie. She has written some of my very favorite books, Sparkly Green Earrings,(on parenting), Antelope in the Living Room(on marriage), and Nobody’s Cuter than You (on friendship), and now her latest release, On the Bright Side just to name a few! Melanie is wonderful, hilarious, genuine, and just one of the best story tellers you’ll ever hear! You are in for such a treat today! We talk with Melanie about finding the courage to get back up when life doesn’t go according to plan, how to discern when it’s time to move onto something new, and how to hold onto joy and gratitude no matter what life throws our way. We may even tackle the roller coaster ride that is parenting teenagers as well! (We can do it!!!) It’s crazy how God's timing works and how every single week, somehow we need exactly the truth He brings through these conversations, and this week’s episode is no exception! We hope it speaks just as powerfully into your life as well, friends. Listen in.   MELANIE’S LIFE CHANGING BOOK: Tell Me More, Kelly Corrigan MELANIE’S LIFE CHANGING HABIT: Starting everyday with God's word and a prayer: 'God, show me what you want me to do today." MELANIE’S ADVICE TO THE YOUNGER YOU: “Wear sunscreen…. seriously, even when it’s not sunny. And also, be easier on yourself. Give yourself grace."   Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with us: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/

A few years ago, a friend of ours found himself in a season where he started to notice something wasn’t quite right with his soul. Overwhelmed, empty, and depleted, he decided to do something about it. Today he shares with us, the practices he learned to get his soul, and his life back. On today’s episode we’re very thrilled to welcome back to the show, for the third time, our good friend, the one and only Mr. John Eldredge! If you’re not familiar with John, he’s the founder of Ransomed Heart Ministries in Colorado Springs, well known Christian Speaker, and best selling author of books such as Wild at Heart, Waking the Dead, and his latest book, Get Your Life Back. Conversations with John are always so rich, full of wisdom, and leave us longing or more of God, and today is no exception. John unpacks the power of simple practices such as getting outside, seeking beauty in our everyday lives, taking a daily one minute pause, and remembering who we love. This conversation is one to listen to again and again. May these practices help us create more space in our souls for more of life and more of God. Listen in.     For more episodes featuring John Eldredge, make sure to check out: Ep. 45 | Make Space for Your Soul Ep. 30 | Living a Life of Adventure   A few favorite quotes from today’s episode: “If you can get into nature as a soulful practice, it is enormously healing.” “Your soul is wonderfully small, and to be kind is to admit the limits of the capacity of your soul.” “Your soul is the vessel that God fills. Your soul is the means by which you experience God, and when your soul is baked like a desert, you can’t receive the water He’s trying to bring.” “There were things that you used to do that brought you life. . . go do them again. Make room for them, make them a priority again. Go get them back!” “More of life is more of God.” “God is in the things that you love.” "We must empty ourselves of all that currently fills us so that we can be filled with God.” St. Augustine   Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with us: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/    

On today’s episode we’re chatting with the author of one of my very favorite books of 2019, How to Pray, by Pete Greig. Pete is a best selling author, Senior Pastor of Emmaus Road Church in Guildford, England, and instigator of the 24-7Prayer movement which has reached more than half the nations on earth. This book absolutely reignited my prayer life, it challenged and stretched me in new ways, and gave me a new perspective on the way I approach God in prayer. This is one I couldn’t stop sending to friends and quoting to my husband. So we were quite thrilled to sit across from Pete and have some rich conversation about prayer. Pete shares with us a simple, 4 step guide to approach God in prayer, the importance of being honest in our prayers, and the power of getting still in God’s presence. Listen in.   *British Translation Guide : “feeling sheepish” : feeling shame or embarrassment “dodgy”: shady, untrustworthy, unreliable “fry your noodles”: amaze you, blow your mind   A few favorite quotes from today’s episode: Pray = Pause Rejoice Ask Yield “Keep it Simple. Keep it Real. Keep it Up.” “Your prayer life is at its best, not when you’re praying big, complex, gnarly prayers occasionally, but when you’re praying simple, little conversational prayers continually.” “Be honest with God about how you’re really feeling. He couldn’t care less about your ‘religious self’, He wants you.” “Jesus encourages us to approach God like little children.” “The legacy of your life is your prayer life.” “Who you become is determined by how you pray. Ultimately, the transcript of your prayers become the script of your life.” “What happens in the privacy of your alone time with God determines not just the outcome of your life, but the substance of your life.”   PETE’S LIFE CHANGING BOOK: Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, John Mark Comer PETE’S LIFE CHANGING HABIT: “Spin the phone” at dinner time with family and friends. Whoever it lands on has to pray and gets to ask any question they’d like to everyone at the table. PETE’S ADVICE TO THE YOUNGER YOU: “I would say, 'Chill Out.'  I’ve always been a bit over intense, and my wife Sammy plumbs the depths of shallow. She's gloriously funny, and is such a blessing to me. She has taught me that intensity is not a gift of the Holy Spirit, joy is.   Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with us: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/

On today’s episode we’re chatting with author, speaker, and COO of Messenger International, Addison Bevere about what it means to discover and live out of our true identity in Christ. We had such a wonderful conversation with Addison about his newest book, Saints: Becoming more than “Christians.” If you’re like us, and just the mention of the word Saint causes you to recoil just a bit, stick with us, you’ll be so refreshed as Addison unpacks the truth about our sacred identity as saints in Christ. Listen in.   A few favorite takeaways from today’s episode:   “Holiness is not a destination, it’s a journey.” “The journey into holiness is really the journey into wholeness. The journey of holiness is actually the journey of discovering what it means to be His. “It’s a journey into seeing myself the way God sees me.” “So much of our walk with Christ is unlearning assumptions that we had about ourselves, our world, and who we are in Him.” “We live in the tension of being and becoming.” “You are a saint… now become one.”     Music featured in this episode: Casey Darnell, Moments Connect with us: https://letsliveitwell.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/letsliveitwell/