Podcast appearances and mentions of krista gilbert

One of our all-time favorite guests and unofficial Mentor Mom of the C+C team, Krista Gilbert, is back to answer alllllll our questions about motherhood. A mom to four grown kids, Krista shares her best advice for marital disagreements (humility is underrated), tailoring parenting to kids' individual needs (one-on-one time is key), and navigating the conversations we'd rather avoid (like, changing bodies and sex). From sibling relationships to responding to our kids' choices, Krista graciously reminds us that it always starts with us and our modeling, but it doesn't end there: our identity is not tied to our kids' outcomes, and that may be the greatest encouragement of all.  This show is brought to you ad-free by our generous Substack community. If you'd like to support the work we do for as little as $3/month, head to coffeeandcrumbs.substack.com to join us (and get bonus episodes!). For show notes, go to coffeeandcrumbs.net/podcast. Krista hasn't been our only mentor, listen to this Ask a Mentor Mom with Ruth Chou Simons.  For more encouragement in your motherhood journey, check out the stories at Coffee + Crumbs.   

We did it—500 episodes! Today, we're celebrating this incredible milestone by taking a look back at the conversations that have shaped us, stretched us, and stayed with us. From unforgettable guests who made us laugh, to powerful lessons that changed the way we think and lead—this episode is a tribute to the moments that mattered most. We're sharing the episodes we return to again and again… and the ones you keep talking about too. Whether you've been with us from the beginning or just found us recently, this 500th episode is a celebration of the journey we've taken together. Come celebrate with us! LIST OF FAVORITE EPISODE John Mark Comer - The Secret to Enoying Your Life 5 Episodes That I Think of Often 388 How Boundaries Help Us Get What We Really Want for Christmas with Sasha Shillcut (people are upset when you establish new boundaries bc they benefitted from your lack of boundaries or are resentful they didn't maintain the same boundary) 444 Love, Pray, Listen, Parenting Young Adults with Mary DeMuth (emphasis on maintaining relationship) 266 Our Relationship With Alcohol with Jenn Kautsch (Her own story of determining alcohol was no longer serving her) 376 Midlife Is No Joke: The Big Questions in Midlife (The things that used to work no longer do) 332 This Cultural Moment: Facing Reality with Jen Oshman (On being an informed citizen with boundaries) Krista Inheritance Gone Right with Sean and Jill Maher Helping your young adult kids find their career path with Tyler Lafferty The Soul of Shame with Dr Curt Thompson Midlife is no joke - The big questions in midlife with Kelly Flanagan Resilient Faith with Jerry Sittser 5 Guests I Won't Forget  181 Kay Warren on Depression and Anxiety 377 Midlife Is No Joke: Marriage with Jimmy and Irene Rollins 310 Moving Through Grief and Loss at Christmas with Nancy Hicks David Thomas —> 274 Parenting Teens: Navigating Emotions & 165 Parenting in the New Year 261 Katherin Wolff on Suffering Krista Parenting Young Adult Children with Dr Jim Burns Seven Surprising Ways to Rest with Dr Saundra Dalton Candace Cameron Bure Jackie Green and Lauren McAfee - how to be a person of legacy What Healthy Relationships do and don't have with Gary Thomas 5 Episodes Where I've Implemented Something I Learned 446 Styling Fashion Over 40 with Julie Powell and Krista Olufson 437 Jumpstarting Your Midlife Health with Megan Dahlman 414 Beat the Frumpy - on fashion with Jammie Baker 312 The Healthy Way: Productivity and Habits with Tanya Dalton 430 The Art and Heart of Holiday Gathering with Anna Watson Carl Krista Ep 493 Experience God, Really with John Eldredge - quote + God being “right here” in you + pausing + day, week, month year plan for renewal Lead your mindset with Emily Love The Secret to Success with Jeff Henderson Mental Training for Your Athlete and Yourself with Trisha Kroll Healthy Relationships 101 with John Townsend 5 Episodes That Brought Me Joy (It was all about the guests) 455 & 456 Building a Lasting Legacy with Rick and Diane Thomas 445 Maximizing Your Look with Rebecca Reid, Color Analyst 326 The Brain Game: The Soul of Shame with Dr. Curt Thompson 305 The Family Legacy Series with Eric Peterson 95  Sally Clarkson Krista Cultivating a Marriage that Lasts with Dan Allender The Secret to being instantly understood with John Trent Lisa Bevere - b/c she's awesome Kate Merrick - b/c there's no one like Kate and it's a moving story of faith Edie Littlefield Sundby - Movement heals the body 5 Episodes Others Have Talked About  421 & 422: What I've Noticed About You: Our Keys to Longterm Friendship 373: A Busy Mom's Guide to Photo Organization with Casey Von Stein 469: Who Am I If? 378 Midlife is No Joke: Menopause with Dr. Carol Tanksley 472: Faith-Driven Voters: Questions We Ask as We Cast Our Ballots With Kaitlyn Schess Krista How to feel the feels with Aundi Kobler Fighting for Family with Julie and Chris Bennett DISC your way to better relationships How to incorporate meaningful rituals into milestone birthdays  Innovation and creativity - two secrets to living life well with Ken Wytsma She's Re-launching - most recent episode on going back to work SPOTIFY LINK TO THE PLAYLIST OF EPISODES WE MENTION A FEW THINGS MENTIONED Books Sacred Marriage- Gary Thomas Sacred Parenting- Gary Thomas And She Still Laughs- Kate Merrick The Mission Walker- Edie Littlefield Sundby Doing Life with Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out - Jim Burns Try softer-Aundi kolber LET'S CONNECT! Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend. Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you! Get the Daily Dozen Checklist -12 habits that will immediately make you happier and healthier

Have you ever learned something, thought you had it down, and then—boom—you realize you need to learn it all over again in this season of life? Yeah, us too. This week, we're diving into the lessons we're re-learning in midlife and what scripture has to say about them. We talk about how fear sneaks into our decision-making now more than ever, the shift in how our kids watch and learn from us as they grow, and why it's time to embrace strong over skinny. We also unpack the surprising power of journaling for mental clarity, the societal shift from risk-taking to playing it safe, and why we still need to take risks in this stage of life. And of course, we get into friendship—how midlife invites us to reconnect with old and new friends in deep and meaningful ways. If you're finding yourself re-learning some big truths in this season, you are not alone—this episode is for you! A FEW THINGS AND BIBLE VERSES MENTIONED -Matthew 6:34 -Centering Prayer song by Porter's Gate -Interior Freedom Boon by Jacques Philippe -James 4:8 -Romans 12:2 -Psalm 9 -Proverbs 3:5,6 -Isaiah 41:10 -House of David series on Prime Time -Proverbs 31:17 -Deuteronomy 16,17 -Mark 12 -Hebrews 10:24-25 -1 Peter 1:3-6 -Psalm 56:3 -Matthew 19:26 QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE What are you re-learning right now? Are these welcome lessons or are you fighting the circumstances that are leading to them? How can you find God in what you are learning? What do you think He would say to you if you could hear His audible voice today? What limitation can you thank God for today that help you more fully depend on Him? LET'S CONNECT! Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend. Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you! Get the Daily Dozen Checklist -12 habits that will immediately make you happier and healthier

Today is part 2 of discussing how we can grow and shape our relationships with our adult siblings. Siblings are special because they know us over the entire span of our lives. They also walked in similar shoes as children, having grown up in the same family, and that produces an understanding and knowing that is special. As we get older, life gets busy and we sometimes neglect these anchor relationships. Today we are discussing how we can intentionally grow them, work through conflicts that arise, and step into each other's lives in a meaningful way. We know everyone has a different starting place when it comes to relationships with siblings. If you are someone who would like to work toward greater intimacy and trust with your siblings, regardless of where you are right now, these two episodes will offer both inspiration and practical steps. This week covers ideas for staying current on one another's lives, what investing in our siblings' children looks like, how to show up for one another, and what it means to let each other evolve and change. You will walk away inspired to get closer with your siblings! SOME THINGS YOU HEARD ON THE SHOW -Voxer.APP -Let Them Theory Book by Mel Robbins QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE How can you know our siblings in the present tense? How can you work through conflict with your siblings while it's still small? How can you lean on each other's strength in decision-making whether that's around aging parents or maybe another issue? What is a next step that you can take with your adult sibling? LET'S CONNECT! Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend. Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you! Get the Daily Dozen Checklist -12 habits that will immediately make you happier and healthier

Advent is the season anticipating Christmas. This first week of Advent we kick off a four-week series covering the timeless themes of hope, peace, joy, and love. We start this week with hope. Hope is the anticipation that good can happen. And when we know God is good, we can believe he can make good happen. Hope is also believing Christ will return. This is why we focus in on hope during Advent. Whether you light an Advent candle on a wreath, read a special devotion, or simply consider the miracle that is God coming as a human baby, we hope you will take a moment to consider what it means to anticipate the coming of Christ. Then and again. SOME THINGS YOU HEARD ON THE SHOW Krista's Advent EBOOK you can download and use with your friends or family -Matthew 1:18-21 NIV -Abigail Luxury Travel Advisory -Loving My Actual Christmas QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE How would you like to celebrate Advent this season? What are you hoping for that is out of your control? Are you trusting in God's larger plan? If so, how? And if not, why? What can you do today to articulate your expectations for the next few weeks to yourself, to God and to a friend? How can you right size those expectations? LET'S CONNECT! Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend. Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you! Get the Daily Dozen Checklist -12 habits that will immediately make you happi

Let's get ahead of the holiday season this year rather than feeling stressed all the way through it. We want to enjoy Thanksgiving and Christmas as much as the people around us! In this episode, we share five practical and helpful tips for navigating the Christmas season with joy and intention. We dive into the importance of embracing the true meaning of Christmas while managing the chaos that often accompanies the holidays. Join us as we discuss setting boundaries, effective communication, meal prep strategies, decorating tips, and the significance of maintaining a positive mindset throughout the festive season. Join us holiday magic makers! SOME THINGS YOU HEARD ON THE SHOW Amish Cinnamon Rolls Holiday 3 Ring Binder Definition of Metacognition: awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes. Colossians 3:12-15 QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE Are there boundaries you need to set for this holiday season? Who do you need to communicate with around plans, how can you communicate with them today? What cooking can you do now to save time in the heavy Christmas weeks? Is there a mindset change you need to make about how you're going to think about coming events, how can you decide now to think differently? LET'S CONNECT! Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend. Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you! Get the Daily Dozen Checklist -12 habits that will immediately make you happier and healthier

The final episode in our ELECTION READY series, today Krista Gilbert is interviewing Alexandra Kuykendall about how we love our neighbor in the midst of an election season. Seeking out goodness when life is great is easy, but when we have political disagreements or challenges that come our way, this is when it becomes really hard. In today's episode, Alex explores how to maintain a positive outlook, the role of prayer, and the significance of self-awareness and emotional regulation. She also emphasizes the need for intentionality in finding goodness in others and the importance of loving neighbors, regardless of political differences. We can feel so helpless when it comes to election season. This is one thing we can control: focusing on God's goodness and drawing close to others as a result. Listen in and be encouraged! QUESTION TO HELP YOU RISE Who has seen the best in you and made you feel loved, and what did they do to make you feel that way, and how can you mirror those behaviors? What is one thing you can pre-decide about how you want to have election related conversations or just political conversation? How can you pray for the presidential candidates that we have this year and local leaders? Who is one neighbor you can care for this month? In what area do you mostly need a reframe to seek out goodness? A FEW THINGS MENTIONED Episode 299 Original Episode on Seeking Out Goodness Philippians 4:8 James 1:27 Colossians 1:16-17 Fruits of the spirit Love joy peace Patience kindness Goodness Faithfulness Gentleness Self-control LET'S CONNECT! Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend. Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you! Get the Daily Dozen Checklist -12 habits that will immediately make you happier and healthier

Do you have a college student who could use a care package from home right about now? In this Back to School series we are talking about practical ways to support our teens and young adults, and care packages are a fantastic way to do that. Krisi Monsiviaz is joining us to talk about why college care packages matter, what to put in them, and what the favorite item is every time (according to her kids). Krista Gilbert shares her approach to putting together these boxes of love from home and some of her favorite go-to items. Staying connected to our college students while they are away from home matters. This episode will inspire you to get something in the mail! FIND MORE ABOUT KRISI MONSIVIAZ  Krisi Monsiviaz- Website and Instagram A FEW THINGS MENTIONED -Krista's College Care Package Group Blog Post with pictures and ideas –Silly String –Hand Slap Game -INFO for Families   QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE In thinking about college care packages, what scaffolding can you implement for yourself to make sure they happen this year? Who can you involve in this process with you? Who else can you encourage through a care package this year? Is there another college student who could use some care package love from you? LET'S CONNECT! Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend. Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you! Get the Daily Dozen Checklist -12 habits that will immediately make you happier and healthier

Do you have a milestone birthday coming up? Or does your child? Milestone birthdays are an opportunity to celebrate and mark significant moments and we want to make the most of them. Sometimes these special occasions spark joy and excitement, other times they signal grief or loss. In this episode we talk about learning to embrace both ends of the spectrum. We also discuss why it's important to pause and make space for celebrating well in the midst of busy and full lives. But you know us, we also go practical. Grab a pen because we offer many ideas you can implement with yourself, your family, or your friends for their special day. From text bombs to concerts to lottery tickets to cooking classes, we will get your creative juices flowing as you come up with your best idea for the celebration. This is part of what a full life is made of... join us! Some Things You Heard On The Show Leavenworth, Washington The Post Hotel Turning 13: A meaningful way to celebrate your child 16 surprises for a sweet sixteen Psalms 139   Questions to Help You Rise 1. What milestone birthday is coming up that you can celebrate well? 2. Are there any grief points that you anticipate as a part of this milestone birthday?   3. What is the opportunity in this milestone birthday? 4. How would you or the birthday person most like to be celebrated?  LET'S CONNECT! Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend. Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you! Get the Daily Dozen Checklist -12 habits that will immediately make you happier and healthier

Alex and Krista bring the Fun & Fire format back for a little summer inspiration. Though summer feels like it is starting to wind down. What?! Already?! They are not ignoring those things they still want to happen. From the whimsical to the practical, hear what summer items are still on their to-do lists! And what's getting them fired up? Prices these days! Are you feeling the pinch of the pocketbook? We feel your pain and we give you some of the ways we're making our dollars stretch right now. From travel savings to back to school shopping, we put some of our tried and true savings ideas to work. What is left on your summer list? And how are YOU making your dollar stretch these days? A FEW THINGS MENTIONED Matthew 6:28-29 Code for ThredUp thrifting: 45% off plus free shipping on your first order: Referral link QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE What is one thing you can put on the summer calendar that you have not yet done this summer? Where has God provided in the past for you? Where do you need for Him to provide right now? How can you walk and trust that He will meet your needs in the future? What are some practical steps you can take right now that will help stretch you dollar? LET'S CONNECT! Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend. Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you! Get the Daily Dozen Checklist -12 habits that will immediately make you happier and healthier

In this month's Table Talk episode, our three cohosts chat through the discussion questions found in this year's Passionate for People meeting plan, by Krista Gilbert, part of our Wild Hope curriculum. We would love for you to help us spread the word about The MomCo Leader Podcast! First, leave us a review wherever you listen. Then take a screenshot while you're listening, post it to your social media and tag @momcoleaders. We'll enter you into a drawing to win some great prizes!Learn more about The MomCo!Find a group online or in person near you.We'd love to connect with you. Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at leaders@themom.co

In this episode, Sherri Crandall talks with Krista Gilbert, one of our Wild Hope curriculum speakers, about true hospitality and how it's much simpler than we may realize. Krista Gilbert is a life coach, author, speaker, and co-host of the popular podcasts Our Time To Rise and Leaders Thrive Here. As a Life Designer, she's on a mission to help others write a compelling story with their lives.  Get inspired by her podcasts, creative ideas, or Life By Design course at kristagilbert.com.  Also, we're moving to weekly episodes! We would love for you to help us spread the word. First, leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Then take a screenshot while you're listening, post it to your social media and tag @momcoleaders. We'll enter you into a drawing to win some great prizes! Learn more about The MomCo!Find a group online or in person near you.We'd love to connect with you. Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at leaders@themom.co

Get the tissue box out, because today we're feeling ALL THE FEELS as we talk about launching kids into the world. Katie chats with C+C's mentor mom Krista Gilbert and C+C writer Sonya Spillmann, both of whom hate to admit the adage is true: the days are long but the years are short. You'll hear how these seasoned moms are leaning into the highs and lows of a long season of lasts, how they're marking this special time with tailored celebrations, and how they're caring for themselves along the way (spoiler alert: Sonya's answer involves horseback riding!). Whether your baby is finishing kindergarten or heading to college in the fall, we hope this episode encourages you to embrace whatever transitional season of motherhood you're in.  This show is brought to you ad-free by our generous Substack community. If you'd like to support the work we do for as little as $3/month, head to coffeeandcrumbs.substack.com to join the party (and get bonus episodes!). For show notes, go to coffeeandcrumbs.net/podcast. Happy summer! From rhythm charts to chasing down indoor activities strictly for the air conditioning, don't miss this bonus episode about our favorite tips and tricks for surviving the summer months. For more encouragement in your motherhood journey, check out the stories at Coffee + Crumbs.   

Do you have a high school graduate this year? Or does someone you know? In this episode Alex is interviewing Krista, asking questions such as: -How do you celebrate a high school senior well? -How do you help them practically prepare for college? -How do you say goodbye when it's time for them to leave (nooooooo… I'm not ready!)? -And what do you do about this grief over the loss? In this conversation, you will find practical advice and helpful questions to ask. Krista emphasizes the importance of communication, setting expectations, and planning ahead. She also discusses ways to make graduation and the moment of departure feel special and recognized. No matter where you find yourself – fully party planned or not even started, happy or sad, prepared or completely unprepared, this episode is for you! A FEW THINGS MENTIONED HOW WE SAY GOODBYE BEFORE OUR CHILDREN GO TO COLLEGE Takeaways Communicate with your child about their expectations and what success looks like to them Plan and budget for the expenses of launching a child to college Make graduation and the moment of departure feel special and recognized Acknowledge and cope with the emotions and grief that may arise during this transition Find joy in the journey and embrace the new chapter Before College weekend questions What will make this fun for you? What will make this feel special for you? What does support look like to you during this time? QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE What conversation do you need to have with your child now about graduation coming up? What is important to you as you mark this transition? What can you do now to practically prepare for fall? How can you have that significant conversation with your child before he/she leaves?

About KristaKrista Gilbert is a life coach certified by the International Coaching Federation and John Maxwell Leadership Team.  She is also an author, international speaker, retreat leader, and co-host of the popular podcasts Our Time To Rise and Leaders Thrive Here.   As a life designer, there is nothing Krista likes more than seeing people craft a life they love to live.  She helps others identify what is holding them back, push past obstacles, and live with greater clarity, purpose, and passion.A mountain girl at heart, Krista lives in the Northwest with her husband and four children where they ski the black diamonds and hike the rugged terrain.  She's on a mission to help others write a compelling story with their lives and live with legacy in mind. Get inspired by her podcasts, writing, or Life By Design course at kristagilbert.com. Connect with KristaWebsite:https://kristagilbert.com/Podcast:Our Time to RiseSocial Media:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kristatgilbert/Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/KristaGilbert/Finally, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and SHARE!  Make sure you don't miss a thing by subscribing on your favorite podcast platform and share so that all your friends can find us too! Connect with ErinIG @erincucciowww.erincuccio.comOrder Unraveled- Finding the Lovely When Life Comes Undonebook.erincuccio.comJoin my COMMUNITY https://hello.erincuccio.com/ You'll receive exclusive content right to your mobile device, and the best part is it's FREE.

Have you ever felt frustrated by New Year's resolutions? Do you tend to set the same goals over and over with little progress? Today on the podcast hosts Krista Gilbert and Alexandra Kuykendall talk about effective goal setting and what elements need to be addressed in order to make lasting change. They also address common mistakes people make when the calendar turns. Krista, a life and leadership coach, coaches Alex through one of her goals for 2024 in real time. Alex is real, vulnerable, and open as she shares about her goal and what gets in the way of her success in this area. Push play to find out what it is and to witness the effective goal setting process. If you want to make changes that last this year, listen in! DOWNLOAD THE EFFECTIVE GOAL SETTING WORKSHEET   QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE What is the one goal you want to focus on for the next 90 days? What is your deeper why behind that goal? What are your limiting beliefs that come up against this goal? What is a powerful thought you can repeat when the limiting beliefs arise? What is your roadmap to achieve your goal? It is helpful to create systems that set you up for success.

Here we are at the beginning of the Advent season. The hustle and bustle of December has started. It's layered with excitement, anticipation, and stress. Every year I ask myself how can I make sure this Christmas is all about celebrating our Savior. My guest today is going to point us right to Him. Author and Bible teacher, Ocieanna Fleiss, joins me to talk about her Advent devotional, Awaiting the Manger: Whispers of Advent in the Old Testament, and how we can quiet our hearts and focus on Jesus. You'll hear us talk about… How Jesus was God's plan before the beginning The OT story of Leah and how it points to Christ Slowing down to celebrate our Savior Ocieanna is the author of Awaiting the Manger: Whispers of Advent in the Old Testament which was released in September from Harvest House publishers. GET ALL THE SHOW NOTES   MORE HOLIDAY INSPIRATION #104 Bring Peace into Your Heart and Home with Victoria Duerstock #76 Why Christmas Matters with Anna Nash #74 A Warm and Welcoming Home for the Holidays with Alieta Casey #52 What Mama Needs at Christmas #29 Reclaiming Home this Christmas with Krista Gilbert

The DISC is one of the leading assessments to help people learn to communicate better in the workplace and in relationships. In Part 1 last week we broke down what the letters stand for, and how we can learn to self identify our natural tendencies in conflict, pacing, processes, interpersonal relationships and decision making. In Part 2 this week we're looking at how the types interact and what potential sticking points may surface because of our style. We also discuss each type in leadership positions and what the potential strengths and pitfalls may be as they lead. Join us as we interview DISC coach Krista Gilbert on how to be more self aware and insightful about the way you work with others in any arena. SOME THINGS YOU HEARD ON THE SHOW TO TAKE THE DISC ASSESSMENT AS AN INDIVIDUAL, A COUPLE, OR A GROUP SIGN UP HERE.   “Every human interaction offers you the chance to make things better or to make things worse.” ― Barbara Brown Taylor QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE How do you see your DISC type conflicting with another DISC type? How can you adjust your communication style to work more effectively with that person? What is your one BIG takeaway from the DISC assessment information? LET'S CONNECT FRIENDS! Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend. Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you!

DiSC® is a personal assessment tool used by more than one million people every year to help improve teamwork, communication, and productivity, especially in the workplace, though there are also tremendous personal benefits when using the DISC. DISC provides a common language people can use to better understand themselves and those they interact with—and then use this knowledge to reduce conflict and improve working relationships. In this episode DISC coach, Krista Gilbert, shares about the four D-I-S-C types: Dominance, Influence, Steadiness and Compliance or Conscientiousness. We dive into why t's so important for leaders to be self aware and how they can use this insight to better relate to those around them. If you want a powerful new tool for your relational and work tool box, this episode is for you! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THE DISC Krista can help you if you would like to take the DISC assessment and receive a comprehensive report and debrief. SIGN UP HERE. SOME THINGS YOU HEARD ON THE SHOW D – DOMINANT Seeks control Decisive Direct Results oriented I- INTERPERSONAL Persuasive Spontaneous Friendly Doesn't mind the spotlight S- STEADY Team oriented Follows through Stays loyal Accepting of others C-COMLIANT Compliant Analytical Planner Needs Accuracy QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU GROW What type do you most identify with – the D, I, S, or C? What is one of the greatest strengths of that type that you embody? What is one growth area you know you need to work on? How can you use this tool to help you become a better family member? a better colleague? a better friend and neighbor? LET'S CONNECT! Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend. Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you!

The podcast co-hosts, Krista Gilbert and Alexandra Kuykendall, have been friends for over 30 years. Because of this, they have observed qualities and behaviors in each other that make the other person an especially good friend. Podcast listeners often ask about their friendship, but they've never talked about it at length on the show...until now. Using what they notice in each other as friends, Krista and Alex, are able to talk through what makes a good friend. Some of the things they highlight are personal qualities or character attributes, and some are how those qualities play out practically. Quality friendship is critical to a healthy and thriving life. If other relationships in your life are changing, or if you simply want to be a better friend, focusing in on the kinds of friendships you are working toward can improve your overall health. It is our time to rise and be the kinds of friends we'd like to have. A few things mentioned on the show The Good Life: Lessons From the World's Longest Scientific Study on Happiness Loving My Actual Neighbor: 7 Practices to Treasure the People Right in Front of You The Lives We Actually Have: 100 Blessings for Imperfect Days   Questions for reflection How would you like to be a better friend to others? How can you give a long-term friendship new priority? What practical things can you do to ask better questions? Be a more active listener? How can you be intentional about checking in on a friend's milestones and important moments?

As summer comes to a close we know you are getting back into your fall routines. This likely means you are busier and you still need to make dinner. The problem is what to make? Amiright? Krista and Alex talk through their own pantry staples, what they consider a great weeknight meal, and then ten actual dinner ideas that are healthy, taste good, and most of all SIMPLE! Listen in to get ideas going and find recipe links below. Because dinner should be nourishing for those who eat it and enjoyable for those who make it.

In part two of Rising to Reinvention, Alex and Krista dive right into what keeps us stuck, naming the role of fear in shackling progress. They also give practical tips and tricks to utilize when approaching new or challenging circumstances or situations. As they explore the process of reinvention, they reveal when transformation happens, how long it takes, and what it requires. And who needs to stop overthinking and overanalyzing decisions?  Yeah, they tackle that too.   If you missed part one, be sure to go back and listen. We can all benefit from some reinvention!   SOME THINGS YOU HEARD ON THE SHOW The 12 Week Year Podcast episode with Crystal Woodman Miller Columbine Survivor The Gap and The Gain Dr. Amy Cuddy Power Pose Ted Talk Spokane Pivot (Moth storyslam) “The good work of change happens while we are in motion. It's a process that we go through. Reinvention is a series of small steps that reinvigorates our internal life.” — Krista Gilbert QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE UP – ANSWER THESE IN A JOURNAL OR WITH A FRIEND. In what area is fear making your decision for you? Where are you in “the gap?” How can you shift your thinking to be in “the gain?” What area could you focus on for twelve weeks and who could help you get “in motion?” LET'S CONNECT! CONNECT WITH US ON INSTAGRAM AND BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER TO STAY IN THE LOOP.  

Our Time to Rise is a podcast talking about rising to meet life challenges, seasons, opportunities, and changes with strength, courage, optimism, and faith.   Join popular podcast hosts, Krista Gilbert and Alexandra Kuykendall, as they explore stories, topics, practical ideas, and challenges, and unpack what it looks like to rise to the moment.   Subscribe for updates.        

We are kicking off the rebranded podcast, Our Time to Rise, talking about REINVENTION. With change come opportunity. We get to evaluate where we are, where we want to be, and figure out how to move forward with hope, optimism, courage, and faith. This is part one of a two part mini-series on how we reinvent ourselves, what stops us from doing so, and how we overcome obstacles and rise to the moment we are given. You are going to love this topic – dive in with us and let's rise together! SOME THINGS YOU HEARD ON THE SHOW Ken Wytsma podcast interview on Create vs. Copy Isaiah 43:19: "See I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?  I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland."   From Psychology Today: On Women and Anger Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller Dr. Sasha Shillcut interview on boundaries “We undertake all things as if we were establishing immortality for ourselves on earth. If we see a dead body, we may philosophize briefly about the fleeting nature of life, but the moment we turn away from the sight the thought of our own perpetuity remains fixed in our minds. Death is an abstraction to us, something technically true but unimaginable as a personal reality.” 16th-century Protestant theologian, John Calvin Questions to Help Us RISE UP (answer these in a journal or with a friend) Do an evaluation: where are you? your age, your situation, your stage, your marital status, your job, your kids, your general well being? How do you feel about where you are? Is this where you want to be? In what area do you want to move off autopilot and do something differently? What is that area? How can you get uncomfortable and get in a new space? Where are you overwhelmed by your reinvention and how can you pick one thing to focus on for 90 days. CONNECT WITH US ON INSTAGRAM AND BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER TO STAY IN THE LOOP.

On todays episode, Alan  talks with Author. Speaker. Kitchen Anthropologist, Alexandra Kuykendall about seeking out goodness amidst a world looking for what's wrong. She gives us very practical ways to find the good and true in others, ourselves and the organizations around us when we are temped to believe it's all bad. This is a timely episode! About Alexandra I like to say I'm a “kitchen anthropologist”. I stand in my kitchen and try to make sense of the world around me. From my family life to the news headlines I'm looking for where the good news of God's grace and the reality of life here on earth intersect. How do I then offer a holy whisper with my actual life? I'm a city girl living in Denver with my husband Derek and our four daughters. Derek leads Providence Network, a transitional housing ministry to those coming out of homelessness. Whether on the soccer sidelines, at an event where I'm speaking, or walking to the neighborhood market, my hope is love God and love others in word and deed. I'm a stumbler in this effort, so I try to fall in the direction of grace. I am also an author. My books include The Artist's Daughter: A Memoir, Loving My Actual Life: An Experiment in Relishing What's Right in Front of Me, Loving My Actual Christmas: An Experiment in Relishing the Season, and Loving My Actual Neighbor: 7 Practices to Treasure the People Right in Front of You. I co-host The Open Door Sisterhood Podcast and mastermind retreat with my friend Krista Gilbert. I'd love to have you join us over there for continued conversations. Or you are welcome to email me here. Connect with Alexandra Website: https://alexandrakuykendall.com/ Books: https://alexandrakuykendall.com/seeking-out-goodness/ Purchase A Dozen Secrets to More Effective Leadership https://bit.ly/3TEVBlv Schedule a complimentary breakthrough coaching session www.stayforth.com/coaching  

Summer opens up some time to get creative and do those projects in our homes we've been meaning to get to during the year. Liz Marie Galvan, queen of cozy + cottage, joins the Sisterhood today to talk about how we can tap into our the designer in each of us. Liz, the owner of The Found Cottage, has a knack for putting a warm, inviting, and highly styled touch on everything she does. In this episode she offers tips on how to overcome paralysis, how to style collections, and how to express our individual personality without fear. You will walk away inspired to make a fresh mark in your own home. Connect with Krista Gilbert or The Open Door Sisterhood on Instagram.   You can connect with Liz Marie on her website, Pinterest, or Instagram SOME THINGS YOU HEARD ON THE SHOW Liz Marie's Library Room The great pumpkin shelves we talked about The Farm Chicks Antique Show Marburger Antique Show Elkhorn Antique Show in Wisconsin Springfield Antique Show in Ohio

Host of the Boy Mom podcast and mom to four young men, Monica Swanson, gives us the mom to mom encouragement we all need today. Monica talks about instilling faith, identity, and healthy influences in boys' lives. She talks about good character qualities, how we help our boys identify them and grow into them. From fostering sibling relationships to redirecting unpleasant attitudes, Monica gives us both the how and the why of inspiring our boys toward good character. Perfection is not the aim in our parenting. Hope and encouragement are. We are real people raising real people and things don't always go as we want them to. Monica understands this and encourages us to not give up as we parent and to continually point our growing boys and young men toward character qualities to aspire toward and actively develop. If you are in the middle of raising a boy, or know someone who is, you will want to introduce them to Monica Swanson and all things Boy Mom. Heard on the show Monica's list of character developing resources Monica's podcast Boy Mom Monica's book Boy Mom: What Your Son Needs Most from You Coach Carter Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear Looking for help getting unstuck with your boys?     Open Door Sisterhood Podcast Co-Host, Krista Gilbert, is a certified home coach who can help you get unstuck as you run up against some parenting challenges. As a mom of four, including three young men, she understands the challenges parents face today. Perhaps you need a fresh perspective or approach. Set up a consultation call with her here.

Female friendships can be… complicated. Today in the Healthy Way Series we are looking at how to be healthier in our friendships in 2022. If you've ever struggled in friendship, or if you need some encouragement on how to cultivate deeper and more meaningful relationships, this is for you! This is one of our favorite topics as a Sisterhood. We are big fans of authentic female relationships that build up rather than tear down. We are also fans of Andi Andrew, author, speaker, and pastor. Andi shares her wisdom and experience in a way that helps us see our part in creating healthy sisterhood. If you are ready to strengthen and nurture your friendships this year, dive in to this episode! Female friendships can be… complicated. Today in the Healthy Way Series we are looking at how to be healthier in our friendships in 2022. If you've ever struggled in friendship, or if you need some encouragement on how to cultivate deeper and more meaningful relationships, this is for you! This is one of our favorite topics as a Sisterhood. We are big fans of authentic female relationships that build up rather than tear down. We are also fans of Andi Andrew, author, speaker, and pastor. Andi shares her wisdom and experience in a way that helps us see our part in creating healthy sisterhood. If you are ready to strengthen and nurture your friendships this year, dive in to this episode! You can find out more about Andi on her website or about their church on their website as well.   SOME THINGS YOU HEARD ON THE SHOW Friendship: It's Complicated by Andi Andrew Boundaries by Cloud and Townsend FASTer Way to Fat Loss with Abby Miller  Resolved: The 5 Most Important Decisions You'll Make This Year a 10 day group coaching experience with Krista Gilbert

Alexandra is a city girl living in Denver with her husband Derek and their four daughters. Derek leads Providence Network, a transitional housing ministry to those coming out of homelessness. Whether on the soccer sidelines, at an event where she's speaking, or walking to the neighborhood market, her hope is to love God and love others in word and deed. She is also an author. Her books include The Artist's Daughter: A Memoir, Loving My Actual Life: An Experiment in Relishing What's Right in Front of Me, Loving My Actual Christmas: An Experiment in Relishing the Season, and Loving My Actual Neighbor: 7 Practices to Treasure the People Right in Front of You. She co-hosts  The Open Door Sisterhood Podcast and mastermind retreat with friend Krista Gilbert. Check out the Fierce & Lovely Mini-Courses HERE.Learn more about the ReStory™ Universe HERE.

REPLAY: Guest Krista Gilbert: Blogger, speaker, co-host of The Open Door Sisterhood Podcast, and author of the book Reclaiming Home. 5 Word Prayer: Help us guide our teenagers. Learn more about Krista Gilbert: Website – http://kristagilbert.com/ Podcast – The Open Door Sisterhood Podcast   Produced by Unmutable™

In this final episode in our Spring Refresh Series, our Sisterhood Home Coach, Krista Gilbert, answers your questions about problem areas, redecorating, and how to refresh an outdoor space. We talk closet clutter, when to keep an item and when to give it away, how to organize kids' papers and artwork, and what to do with the many paper piles around the house. Krista also gives an easy to follow four-step plan for redecorating a space that needs some love. You will love this practical episode as you refresh your home this spring.

In this episode Krista and Alex wrap up the series Teens: The State of the Union. They discuss what impacted them most, what changes they are making in their parenting because of what they heard, and what felt practical. They also weigh in on their experience parenting teens – what's been hard, what's been helpful, and what they would recommend. Join us as we have a sister to sister conversation, and as we attempt to make the most of the teen series.

Little by little, a little becomes a lot. Embracing this concept is an important step in your journey to becoming healthy, fit and happy. Alexandra Kuykendall uses this concept in her book “Loving My Actual Life”. Believing that what we focus on is what we become, she looked for areas in her busy life that could be improved. Each month for 9 months she chose one aspect of her life and asked herself what small changes she could make that would help her enjoy life today, because tomorrow is not a promise. It is not a dress rehearsal for the future. She chose things in areas that impacted her everyday life like parenting, meals and organization. Not wanting to completely upend her life, she made small changes that would be sustainable over time. It was an experiment. What could she try? What worked and what didn’t. At the end of each chapter in her book she asks the reader questions to help them build insight into their own lives. Building on the positive effects of that 9-month experiment, she went on to write “Loving My Actual Christmas” and “Loving My Actual Neighbor”. In her latest book, tentatively titled “Seeking Out Goodness”, she looks for Gods goodness in the world. It comes out late summer to early fall. Alexandra along with Krista Gilbert founded The Open-Door Sisterhood, a community of women working to be world changers for good, right where they are. They co-host a podcast with the same name.She finds her inspiration in her everyday life. She watched her mom, who is in her 70’s, take care of her step-father. It reminded her that she needs to take care of her body so she will be able to care for people when she gets older. Watching her stepdad deteriorate reminded her that the body is temporary. We have to be mindful of our spiritual life because that is what carries on when our physical life is done. The better care we take of ourselves the better quality of life we get. If you feel selfish taking time for you now, realize that you can serve others better, stronger and longer if you pay attention to your body. Something she found important was finding quiet time to work or do workouts. By finding “pockets of time” in the middle of a busy day she is modeling how to make it happen for her children. Alexandra wishes people could see the influence they have. The world is big, but we forget that God has placed each of us right where we are for a reason. On the podcast they say, “You are a world changer for good ,right where you are”. You don’t need a big title. You don’t need to write a bestseller or have a million viewers on You Tube, to make a difference. You will have the greatest influence on the people who see the real you, the ones around you when you wake up, when you go to bed. They see your imperfections. They need to see you ask God for Grace. They need to see you being humble in asking for forgiveness. Have integrity right where you are. Anyone, no matter what their position in life, has influence, so take that with a passion and decide you are going to be a world changer. Be an encourager for those around you, see where God is at work and join him in it. That is how we make change. Be the change you want the world to be.Resources:AlexandraKuykendall.comFacebook: @AlexandraKuykendall.authorIG: AlexandraKuykendallResources: www. healthaccountabilitycoach.comwww.facebook.com/houselifestylesIG: houselifestyes

In this guest episode, Host Kristen Hatton visits with Krista Gilbert about living intentionally in our families. Krista's long-range vision is sure to inspire you no matter what stage of parenting you are in. Filled with lots of great advice, creating family culture, intentional time, and play are a few of the topics explored. Krista also shares some fabulous ideas for forming family traditions, including what her family did when each child turned 13 and when a kid goes to college. See show notes for links referenced in the episode and to connect with Krista.

Natalie and Elisabeth have the opportunity to interview wife, mother, home coach, author and podcaster, Krista Gilbert. Krista shares her heart for creating and fostering traditions that can define the holidays for your family. She has practical ideas for simplifying the processes of creating and recreating these practices while still achieving the ultimate goal of investing in each other and memories that last. Connect with https://kristagilbert.com/ (Krista)! https://www.amazon.com/Reclaiming-Home-Familys-Guide-Legacy/dp/1630475300/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3PL49KRPZ6KER&dchild=1&keywords=krista+gilbert&qid=1607749821&sprefix=krista+gilbert%2Caps%2C192&sr=8-1 ("Reclaiming Home: The Family's Guide to Life, Love and Legacy") https://www.instagram.com/kristatgilbert/ (Instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-open-door-sisterhood-podcast/id1132784426 (The Open Door Sisterhood Podcast ) ... ...   Check out ourhttps://my.captivate.fm/www.simplicitybeckons.com ( blog!) Connect with us onhttps://www.instagram.com/simplicity.beckons/ ( Instagram) Connect with https://www.instagram.com/elisabeth.cornelius/?hl=en (Elisabeth)  Connect with https://www.instagram.com/simply.nat.kliewer/ (Natalie)  Simplicity.beckons@gmail.com  Original music composed and performed by Chase Cornelius  

Krista Gilbert, author of Reclaiming Home, joins me for a practical and inspiring conversation about gratitude.  Krista and I share ways we can teach our kids to be grateful -- from ideas for Thanksgiving day, to things we can do throughout the holidays (and into the New Year!)  Krista shares some awesome ways we can show our appreciation to others-- from service workers to cleaning staff, to our friends and neighbors. I think this episode will inspire you and give you some awesome ideas for things you can do with your family now!    Find show notes:  www.monicaswanson.com/podcast Today’s episode: www.monicaswanson.com/episode-82

For the past five weeks we've been talking about how to have hard conversations around suicide, politics, race, sexuality, and social media. Today's episode wraps up that series with hosts Alexandra Kuykendall and Krista Gilbert sharing their takeaways on the series. They discuss what they learned, what they are doing differently, what is sticking with them, and how they will approach hard conversations with new strategies. Krista and Alex also describe the difference between peace making and peace keeping (hint: they are not the same thing). Join us as we finish out this series!

Word on the street is that all the fun of raising boys ends when they become teenagers...that boys will pull away from their parents...rebel..experiment, and on and on.  But does it have to be that way?  Krista Gilbert - author, podcaster, and mom of 3 teenage boys (as well as one daughter!) and I dive in deep to discuss our experience raising teen boys.  We talk about what an absolute blast teen boys can be, as well as some of the harder stuff.  We cover friendships, dating, substance abuse, and more.  I love this conversation so much and I think you will, too! Find show notes (and listen to the episode) at: www.monicaswanson.com/podcast. This episode directly:  www.monicaswanson.com/episode-69 Thank you to World Watch for sponsoring this episode!  Get your kids' plugged into a daily 10-minute dose of current events and news from a Biblical perspective at www.worldwatch.news.   Also be SURE to answer the question in show notes to enter to win the August bundle of Surface Sunscreen.  And use CODE: BoyMom to get 20% off all sun care products at www.surfacesunscreen.com.   

Whether you are homeschooling or part-time schooling this year, chances are you need to re-purpose a space in your home to accommodate the needs of your children and family. In this episode Krista Gilbert, a professional home coach, breaks down how to get creative about space, and how to make your home work for you in this season of COVID and life. We discuss creative ways to think about the spaces you already have, the questions to ask, and how to actually set up a space that will work for school. As a bonus, Krista also gives her best tips and ideas for homeschooling, giving practical resources and hacks that will make your schooling experience more enjoyable this year. Tune in families – you need this one!   Some Things You Heard On The Show: kidney table   flat-shelved shoe rack Multi-Colored Markers fun scissors No Stress Chess A Variety of Stickers Mind Bender Books Action Study Bible Action Study Bible Devotional Laminator Rotary Paper Cutter Kids Magazines Kids Sports Illusttrated National Geographic Kids 101 Things Every Girl Should Know Clubhouse Jr. Brio Book Series The Little House Series Chronicles of Narnia Educational Resources Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons Children's Book of Art Rosetta Stone Spanish Program for Kids Typing Club Weekly Planner Pad Boom box Your Story Hour Adventures in Odyssey Hank the Cow Dog World Map   If you enjoyed today's episode we would love for you to rate the podcast in iTunes or tell us what you liked or learned. And be sure to find us on the Gram! We love it over there.

Are you deciding whether to stay at a job or find something new? In this episode Krista and Alex shoot straight about what questions to ask and what you might want to consider as you make your choice. The last episode in the Work Flip series, they also discuss how COVID19 has impacted their work lives, how narrowing margins push toward innovation, and ten ideas for quick cash. If you are wrestling with your work life, this whole series is for you!

As a reminder, each Tuesday in August I'm dropping three new podcast episodes. Each of these episodes will touch on aspects of hospitality. I have invited each of the hosts who contributed themes in my new book. You'll love hearing from them! They are each inspiring hosts and contributed such fun themes. In this episode, I sat down with my dear friend Krista Gilbert. Krista is a hostess with the mostest! She has the great gifts of listening and loving well. In my book, Your Hospitality Personality, she shared a beautiful Greek themed dinner party. Krista expressed how to generously share hospitality and prepare intentionally for your guests, as a way to show how much you care. She also touched on how to ask questions in a meaningful way and how to listen thoughtfully. For all of the show notes + links click below on the "episode webpage."

The last episode in our “Hone Your Voice” series, Alex and Krista shoot straight about what it means to navigate conflict better while maintaining our voice. We also cover what it means to “steward” our voices. Meaning, what does responsibility look like when using our voice, especially as people of faith? We wrestle in this episode with the hardest parts of having a voice and using our voice in a world often divided and in tension. We even give a specific real-life scenario and talk through how each of us would respond. Come with us and explore, in earnest, these last important topics when it comes to honing our unique voice in the world. ---> Included in the show notes today is a FREE DOWNLOAD recapping our best tips from the "Hone Your Voice" series.  This is useful as a reminder or for teaching others.     

Ways to Enjoy Summer with Your Family with Krista Gilbert   Proverbs 21:29b (NIV) “the upright give thought to their ways.”   Krista Gilbert is a speaker and author of Reclaiming Home:  A Family's Guide for Life, Love, and Legacy, co-author of Focus on the Family's Give Them Wings, and the co-host of The Open Door Sisterhood Podcast.  Krista is a connector of people, and a lover of life stories, family, Pacific Northwest lakeside sunsets, powder tree-skiing, and homemade salsa. She speaks and writes about how to live and love well, designing a life around faith, core values, and priorities. Krista can often be found in her garden, preparing a meal with her cooking group, or hiking a trail with her husband and four children.    At The Savvy Sauce, we will only recommend resources we believe in! We also want you to be aware: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.    Krista Gilbert's Website The Open Door Sisterhood Podcast Reclaiming Home by Krista Gilbert The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer  Deviced! by Dr. Doreen Dodgen-Magee Your Story Hour Adventures in Odyssey Club   Thank You to Our Sponsors: Samaritan Ministries and Clearly Filtered   Check out our Patreon Page to find out how to gain access to additional podcasts and goodies!   Just for Fun and Highly Recommended by Laura Lara Casey's Product: The Kid's Bundle (Write the Word for kids - have you seen this yet? It is awesome!!!) Lara Casey's 2020 6-months Powersheets...Not exaggerating: these are changing my life!!!    Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook or Instagram or Our Website   Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review, and subscribing to this podcast!     Gospel Scripture: (all NIV)   Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

My guest for episode #29 is Krista Gilbert.  Krista is a speaker and author of “Reclaiming Home: A Family’s Guide for Life, Love, and Legacy”, co-author of Focus on the Family’s “Give Them Wings”, and the co-host of The Open Door Sisterhood Podcast. Today on the show Krista and I are talking about family, traditions and meaningful gift giving.  Krista explains why traditions are more than just fun practices, how they help shape a family’s identity and instill a sense of belonging in our kids. We also talk about meaningful gift giving. Not just giving stuff to give stuff.  Krista shares her ideas for experiences, something that builds a memory. She gives thoughts for gifts that foster talents or interests, as well as homemade gifts.  Krista shares a story of a year when she felt like she had missed the heart of Christmas.  She encourages us not to do what she had done that year, but to pause, take the time on our own or with our family to meditate on the true story of Christmas and put Jesus at the center of our holiday.    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Open Door Sisterhood Krista’s book Reclaiming Home The Light of Christmas by Richard Paul Evans Nana’s Rum Cake Recipe 1 Box yellow cake mix (with pudding) ½ cup cold water 1/3 cup oil ½ cup dark rum 3 eggs Mix all ingredients and bake in greased bunt pan for 1 hour at 325 degrees. Glaze: ¼ lb. butter ¼ cup water 1 cup sugar ¼ cup dark rum Melt butter in sauce pan. Stir in water and sugar. Boil 5 minutes stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add rum. After cake has cooled a little, poke holes through cake and pour glaze over. Remove from pan once cake has cooled completely.  Krista’s Rum Cake Recipe Krista’s eBook – The Advent Story   KRISTA’S FAVORITE 5 The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry Bracelet Key Ring Cat Von D Everlasting Lipstick in Lolita Zoya Nail Polish in Brenna Canada Santana Snow Boots   CONNECT WITH KRISTA Instagram | Facebook | Website   CONNECT WITH GIRLS TALKING LIFE Show Notes for this Episode | Instagram | Facebook

Krista Gilbert, PhD, LMFT, joins the BHE Podcast to discuss transitioning from her early career aspirations of being, in her words, “a therapist for life” to her current role as chief executive officer of Constellation Behavioral Health. Gilbert explains how her clinical training has been one of her biggest strengths as an executive, how leaders’ interactions with clinicians can set an organizational tone for how patients are treated, and the difference between confidence and company-damaging ego. Gilbert also shares advice on self-care for executives and the lessons she would share with others in the field today who are embarking on the same clinician-to-executive leap that she made more than a decade ago. Music credit: Straight Through by Groove Bakery | groovebakery.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/

The Open Door Sisterhood's First Ever Book Club Episode! Do you feel like your family is spinning out of control? Do you sometimes wish you were closer and more unified with those living under your same roof? Or maybe you're a parent who does a lot for your children, but you lack real connection & relationship. You're not alone. Every parent struggles to live intentionally, and every family must learn that foundations are built moment by moment over a long period of time. If you are ready to kick your fall off with greater purpose and deeper relationships, this episode (and bookclub) is for you! Beginning September 1st, we will be exploring what it practically looks like to reclaim your home, one action at a time. BONUS: In today's episode Krista also gives her "top 5 tips" in various areas of Reclaiming Home. You won't want to miss it!

Join Sherri Crandall and our friend, Krista Gilbert as she talks about her journey to the middle of a war zone in Congo and up Mt. Kilimanjaro. She talks about why risk is a vital part of a growing faith and how to open up to the wild yes God may be calling you to, no matter what your circumstance. Krista shares her own story at kristagilbert.com and also through the Open Door Sisterhood at theopendoorsisterhood.com.

Between the meals and the snacks and the laundry and the messes, some days it’s hard to view parenting as anything more than surviving those pre-bedtime hours. But we know parenting is not a short-term gig—we're in this for the long haul. In today's episode, we're chatting with author and speaker Krista Gilbert about how we can maintain our long-term priorities in the immediate chaos of motherhood. From the importance of building trust to keeping a sense of humor, this conversation is full of wisdom and practical tips for keeping the long view of parenting in mind. Plus, Krista shares the magic of "tiny traditions" and gives us insight into the coming-of-age trips she does with her children. Whether your kids are learning how to walk or learning how to use a cell phone, we hope today's conversation encourages you to take a few moments to think about how you can parent for the future, right from the present.  Visit Coffee + Crumbs for today's show notes and to find links to everything talked about in today's episode. Like what you heard? Subscribe and leave a review on iTunes! To help fund Season Four of the Coffee + Crumbs podcast, head on over to our Patreon support page.

Guest Krista Gilbert: Blogger, speaker, co-host of The Open Door Sisterhood Podcast, and author of the book Reclaiming Home.   5 Word Prayer: Help us guide our teenagers.   Learn more about Krista Gilbert: Website - http://kristagilbert.com/ Podcast - The Open Door Sisterhood Podcast   Produced by Unmutable™

On today’s show, Kathy sits down with Carol Kuykendall and Krista Gilbert to talk about their book, “Give Them Wings.” Carol and Krista share insights about how to clear the emotional clutter out of the letting go process. Kathy, Carol and Krista also share an in-depth conversation about how to navigate parenting in the digital age and how to equip our children for success during the “letting go years.” Enter to Win! Enter to win a copy of Carol and Krista’s book! Two lucky winners will win a copy of Give Them Wings.  Enter by answering in the comments, “what has been (or what do you anticipate will be) the hardest part of your kids moving on?” *US residents only Buy the book here.   Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: • Leave a note in the comment section below. • Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: • Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. • Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe now.

There is something about letting our children step into the world that feels counter to our parenting instincts. Author Carol Kuykendall has been speaking and writing on the topic of parenting and letting go for decades. The re-release of her popular book Give Them Wings: Preparing For the Time When Your Teens Leave Home offers great opportunity for the sisterhood to talk about this topic. In fact, our very own Krista Gilbert contributed to the updates in the book and Alex wrote the foreword. In other words, we believe in Carol's message. This is the first of a two part series on this topic. This episode covers the high school years: what we're feeling, how our kids are separating, and how we move into the "consultant" role. We cover fear, how to address it as it comes up, tailoring fun to our family and individual kids, and looking past the immediate to the long-term goal of adult relationships with our kids. We understand how we've likely been letting go in small ways for years and how fighting our urdges to rescue our kids from hard things hurts rather than helps them. A must listen for parents approaching and in the middle of parenting teenagers. Within minutes we are crying as this topic goes straight to the tender place for a mother. No matter your phase of parenting, you will benefit from the principles Carol shares about letting our kids grow into the people God has called them to be. That is what we want after all. Sometimes it takes the sisterhood to remind us.

Using meaningful rituals is one of the best ways to celebrate those milestone birthdays that mark a coming of age or "set apart" occasion.  In this interview, Krista explains how her extended family uses rituals to mark two very special birthdays.   This episode will spark your creativity and help you think through how you can incorporate meaningful traditions into your family or community for birthday celebrations.  Krista discusses the importance of ritual and how it deepens connections and provides a sense of belonging.  She then moves to the practical application of what her family does to mark the 13th and 18th birthdays of all of the children in her family.   Whether planning a child's birthday or an adult's, you will be inspired to think of your own unique way of incorporating ritual and tradition to elevate important moments and transform them into unforgettable occasions.  

Crystal Woodman Miller lives in Morrison Colorado with her husband Pete and three children Lucca, Malachi and Josephine.  She is the author of Marked for Life: Choosing Hope and Discovering Purpose After Earth-Shattering Tragedy (NavPress). She is an international speaker on issues of faith and hope in the midst of suffering.  Crystal survived the shootings at Columbine High School in 1999, and shares candidly of her own journey of hardship, faith and hope so that it may encourage others in the challenges they face.  Crystal also speaks in effort to prevent school violence and to help those who, unfortunately have already been impacted by it.  Crystal is most passionate about teaching God's word and carrying life through the hope of the Gospel to a broken world.  In this conversation, you'll hear, through Crystal's example, how God uses our stories – no matter how dark and hopeless -- to make an impact for His Kingdom. You'll also learn how the enemy of our souls feeds us lies that trick us into insecurity, comparison, and fear to keep us from making that Kingdom impact. And you'll be reminded, again, that our dreams aren't really about us. If you're suffering or grieving or struggling to find hope in a broken world, I pray this interview gives you hope that God is with you in the midst of it all. You'll find the show notes, links to the resources mentioned, and all the ways to connect with Crystal, here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/93 CONNECT WITH CRYSTAL: Website || Instagram   MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Marked for Life by Crystal Woodman Miller Life Gate Church, Denver Alex Kuykendall and Krista Gilbert and the Open Door Sisterhood (blog and podcast)    Get More Involved...Become a Devoted Dreamers Patron.   Learn more about how you can support women and their God-shaped dreams via The Devoted Dreamers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/DevotedDreamersPodcast   GET CONNECTED:   Find your tribe in the Devoted Dreamers Insiders Facebook Group where you can connect with other like-minded women in pursuit of their God-shaped dreams. Leave your review of the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or Stitcher Subscribe on Apple Podcasts * Subscribe on Android   Some links to products listed here are affiliate links. When you click those and make a purchase, I earn a commission that supports this podcast. Thanks for your support!

Listen to this if you want an excuse to practice hygge, are interested in how to have a home people want to be at, or want practical tips for communicating with your kids. In this episode Krista Gilbert shares her ideas on reclaiming home, traditions and childhood along with offering ideas on the neuroscience of soul care and the importance of knowing the two things that help kids thrive. Selected Links: Krista’s New Book- Reclaiming Home: The Family's Guide for Life, Love and Legacy Krista’s website Meaning in a Minute Facebook Page World Happiness Report JH Ranch Camp Spalding MOPS   Show Notes: 1:20    Introduction 1:45    Annual World Happiness Report 3:46    The Practice of Hygge and Danish Culture 5:40    Introducing Krista Gilbert 6:45    Where did the book come from 9:25    Show me how to do this thing called family 11:39 Home is the safest place in the world 12:05 How to create the sense of home when you don’t know where to start 12:50  How to make people feel accepted 14:38  The art of being fully engaged 14:53  Communication- bridging the gap 16:06  It’s not the words, it’s how you say them 16:33  Why is knowing our family history so important? 18:55  The stability of belonging 19:30  The two most important things that help kids thrive 20:30  Homemade gifts 22:45  Letting go of perfection 23:20  Meaning in a minute- something is better than nothing 26:10  How do you create a sense of contentment? 28:00  Neuroscience and soul care 31:00  Finding my spaces to get out 33:24  What is the best advice you never got? 34:40  Is that your tattoo 35:00  3 practical tips for reclaiming home 42:15  The importance of self-evaluation 43:15 I forgot I’m the parent   *** Special note *** The newest World Happiness Report was published on March 14, 2018. Here is the link- By the way, Denmark is still in the top three, beat out by Finland and Norway. The US dropped 4 spots to number 18. World Happiness Day is March 20th.    

Sister, grab your teenage daughter and listen to this interview together. As the youngest guest to date on The Open Door Sisterhood Podcast, YouTube sensation Chelsea Crockett talks with host Krista Gilbert about everything from how she met her boyfriend (Twitter was involved), to how she started making YouTube videos, to what it's like living with over a million followers. Beauty is at the center of Chelsea's message. She started her YouTube channel to share makeup tips with other girls and heard lots of questions with deeper undertones. This led to a book about beauty and what it means to pursue God's idea of beauty. A girl suddenly in the spotlight, Chelsea walks through both the inspirational and the practical in this sister interview. For the woman who wants to better understand the teenage girl she loves to the one who just wants a good red lipstick tip, this episode will make you consider the influences in your life that shape your idea of beauty. You are loved sister. We know that you are made in God's image. His imprint is all over you. We hope this young woman, reminds you of that simple truth.

McKenna Gilbert is a freshman at Whitworth University, currently planning to major in Elementary Education and Spanish. She hopes to teach English in Spanish speaking third-world countries for a few years after college before settling down and beginning a career as a teacher in the United States. She is the oldest of four kids, the only girl, and she absolutely adores her family. MeKenna enjoys journaling, playing piano, laughing, and spending time with the people she loves. In this interview, McKenna talks about how she came to the realization that everyone battles insecurity. She shares her insights about being “new” somewhere, whether that's at college, a new job or in a new city. And she offers some wisdom for pointing that young woman or girl in your life toward the passion that makes her light up. I was initially drawn to McKenna because of her passion for young girls to know their inner beauty, and even at the age of 18, I feel like she has much to offer all of us in remembering our identity in Christ. This was a fun interview for me; I hope you enjoy it! + + + Want to chat more about today's show? Use the hashtag #DreamerChat70 to share your thoughts wherever you like to hang out online. If you need a question to spark the conversation, here's one for you: What worldly classification are you believing that's keeping you from pursuing your God-shaped dream? + + + You'll find the show notes, links to resources mentioned, and ways to connect with McKenna, here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/70   MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: The Open Door Sisterhood Podcast with Krista Gilbert and Alexandra Kuykendall. (Find Alexandra's interview on The Devoted Dreamers Podcast, here.) Get 15% off your purchase of Sudio Sweden headphones with the code DREAMERS. BOOKS:Captivating by John Eldredge and Stasi Eldredge  GET CONNECTED: Find your tribe in the Devoted Dreamers Insiders Facebook Group where you can connect with other like-minded women in pursuit of their God-shaped dreams. Leave your review of the show on iTunes or Stitcher Subscribe on iTunes * Subscribe on Android   Some links to products listed here are affiliate links. When you click those and make a purchase, I earn a commission that supports this podcast. Thanks for your support!  

A true Open Door Sisterhood Podcast interview! Co-host Krista Gilbert interviews her partner in the sisterhood, Alexandra Kuykendall, about her new book Loving My Actual Christmas. They talk about the experiment Alex conducted last Christmas season because she wanted to have a less stressful and exhausting holiday. In the midst of her actual life she searched for more hope, love, joy and peace. What she found is that much of her newfound appreciation of the holiday stems from remembering the story that God so loved the world...he sent a baby. This is the behind the scenes interview where we hear what Alex thinks about the experiment a year later. She shares the stories in the book that have stuck with her, what Christmas means to her now, and how she hopes to extend her celebration through the 12 Days of Christmas. This isn't about beautiful Christmas cards or Pinterest worthy meals. This is about remembering together that Jesus is the hope of the world and his arrival is worth preparing for and celebrating. You won't want to miss this candid and intimate conversation between our podcast hosts as they talk about grief during the holidays, reconciling the difficult of the world with the hope of Christmas and taking the knowledge of God with us into their everyday Christmas experiences. Here at the sisterhood we want you to love your actual Christmas because God pursued us all when he stepped onto earth all those years ago.

The Theme for March's Podcasts is The Modern Titus 2 Woman. Titus 2 encourages "older" women to "urge the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God." In week 2 of this series we chat with Alexandra Kuykendall. Alex is a wife, a mom, and an author.  She speaks to women around the world about issues of parenting, faith and identity. The conversation in this episode centers on lessons Alex has learned about what to look for in a mentor and how to effectively mentor others. We discuss the process she uses to determine what to let go of and what to hold on to and why letting go of good things can be such a big relief. She shares examples from her own life of what mentoring "looks like" and reassures us that it doesn't need to be formal and complicated to be impactful. Show Notes: To learn more about the Open Door Sisterhood Podcast which Alex co-hosts with Krista Gilbert, visit TheOpenDoorSisterhood.com. For more information about Alex visit her website at AlexandraKuykendall.com.   SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES --- New podcasts episodes available on Thursdays. If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a short review. Connect with Kendra at @strongerevent on Instagram or @strongernetwork on Twitter. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongerthanyouthink.co or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

What happens when a girl turns 21? How about when a podcast does? We have a little bit of a party. And we reflect on how far we've come and where we're going. That's exactly what we're doing on this 21st episode of The Open Door Sisterhood Podcast. Co-hostesses Krista Gilbert and Alexandra Kuykendall talk through what this whole podcast thing is about. Why they're doing it. What the intent is and what the core values of the sisterhood are. Though these two typically interview other guests, in this episode they interview one another, giving listeners an insight into their friendship and their unique personalities. Join in to hear how they met in a college theater production, what keeps their lives working well as they each parent four children and the difference between full schedules and full lives.

Family Schedule Spinning Out Of Control?Reclaim Your Family's Life, Love & Legacy This Season… Krista Gilbert ~ Author, Reclaiming Home Learn how a mom can get her family life BACK and how to live a better life in your home It's a Family Guide for Life, Love & Legacy You Can Hear Us On Radio Too... Fridays @ 1PM - Saturdays @ 7AM and @ 2:30PM On Denver's 94.7 KRKS FM OR Stream show by clicking "Listen Live" at channelmom.com More from Krista Gilbert and her book, Reclaiming Home at kristagilbert.com ChannelMom Radio airs on Fridays @ 1PM – Saturdays @ 7AM and @ 2:30PM On Denver's 94.7 KRKS FM (Show can be streamed LIVE)  

I am so excited to officially kick of the holiday season here on the podcast with this incredibly practical and fun conversation! Krista Gilbert is an executive and personal life coach who helps people and companies “design a life they love” (how cool is that!?) She's also a personal friend who I enjoy and respect so much! In this conversation Krista and I talk about the realities of the holidays: They are magical and wonderful but can also be tricky. Expectations sneak in, things don't always go smoothly…kids grow up (and get married!?) Our own parents are aging (and may get sick or pass away.) And if we are not intentional about our mindset, Moms are sure to face a variety of emotional potential pitfalls over the holidays! Krista offers so much wisdom and so many practical tips you'll want to hold on to: from learning how to “boss our brains” to the importance of “consenting to change”. I loved what she shares about “honoring everyone involved”, and I personally can't wait to “hunt the good” this holiday season! Find all of this and so much more in this very packed episode. Listen before Thanksgiving if you can (she has some fun ideas for the day!) but be sure to catch this episode sometime this holiday season! Find all of the notes and links at: http://www.monicaswanson.com/krista-gilbert General podcast page: http://www.monicaswanson.com/podcast Looking for a Bible-based math or science homeschool curriculum? All my boys have used DIVE/Shormann Math and science for short-but-thorough lessons through the AP level! They believe it was the best preparation for their college studies in engineering and data analytics. Shormann Algebra 1&2 prepares kids for everything on the Pre-SAT, SAT, and ACT with over 200 practice questions! Go to diveintomath.com to learn more! The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual resources to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit www.christianparenting.org  Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I am so excited about this month's episodes. They are designed to be lighthearted and very practical - like we all sat down and had coffee. Last week, we got to chat about simplifying traditions around Christmas. And this week, we have two more of my dearest friends to talk about all things HOME & SYSTEMS.You are going to wish these two could come over and sort your entire house. They are both super gifted at making homes practical, functional and beautiful. I got so many new ideas during our conversation (and laughed often). They crack me up!My favorite thing about them is how they view the home and how they always bring it back to the PEOPLE over the stuff. In the age of social media, I get so wrapped up in the appearance and making my home “look” just right. Sometimes, I just forget to make it work for our lives and the values we uphold as a family. Krista shared this verse which really encouraged me and I pray it encourages you as well.“You say, ‘I am allowed to do anything'—but not everything is good for you. You say, ‘I am allowed to do anything'—but not everything is beneficial. Don't be concerned for your own good but for the good of others.” - 1 Corinthians 10:23 Merry Christmas!!!CourtneyConnect with Pardon The Mess:Christian ParentingPardon The Mess Courtney DeFeoResources from today's show:KristaGilbert.comKrista's InstagramKrista's newest podcast for leaders - The Transformation TriadOpen Door SisterhoodOur Time To Rise PodcastWendy's Site - The Peaceful HomesteadWendy's InstagramShop The Peaceful Homestead - Scripture Cards, Candles and moreWendy's Home ConsultsWendy's Laundry SystemWooden organizers for ziplocsSpice jars with labelsGift Wrapping StationBrunch With BabsGet Neat With LisaUnderwear sorterOur Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code messcourtneydefeo50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This one was difficult to title, because it is PACKED with wisdom and practical ideas. We cover topics from empty nesting years, to codependency issues with moms and kids, to living with no regrets, to practical ideas around traditions and celebrations. Krista is an author, speaker, life coach and podcaster that feels like your best friend. You will hear her tenderness as she relates to all of us as moms and the real challenges we face. You will also hear her wisdom and encouragement to keep growing as a woman and mom. I love how she encourages those with empty nests to be okay with two opposing feelings - joy and sorrow. And how she is coping with watching her kids launch into the world. My absolute favorite part is the last 10 minutes. Moms of younger kids - you will LOVE her ideas for traditions and celebrations. Find out what her “my night” tradition is - and why her kids remember that as a highlight. Connect with Pardon The Mess:Christian ParentingPardon The Mess Courtney DeFeoResources from today's show:KristaGilbert.comBook Krista to speakKrista's podcastKrista's Freebies - Celebrations & TraditionsCoDependent No More by Melody BeattieDr. Kelly FlanaganAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy