Podcasts about surrendered yes

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Mentioned in this episode: A Surrendered Yes by Rebekah Lyons   Connect with Rebekah: Website~Instagram~Twitter~Facebook   Connect with Holly: Website~Facebook~Instagram   This podcast was produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media Music by Robert Elkins  

Fear is a part of life, but it doesn't have to control you. Author and speaker Rebekah Lyons shares her own story of panic attacks and finding freedom, and offers biblical help and encouragement from her book, "A Surrendered Yes: 52 Devotions to Let Go and Live Free."

Fear is a part of life, but it doesn't have to control you. Author and speaker Rebekah Lyons shares her own story of panic attacks and finding freedom, and offers biblical help and encouragement from her book, "A Surrendered Yes: 52 Devotions to Let Go and Live Free."

"Success found in our own strength still leads to burnout!" In this episode, best-selling author, podcast host and national speaker, Rebekah Lyons, shares from her devotional, A Surrendered Yes: 52 Devotions to Let Go and Live Free. Rebekah experienced a lot of fear and anxiety early on in her life but has since discovered that when she fully surrenders to God she finds rest in His peace and strength. Surrender is not a one-time decision, but a slow and steady process of handing things over to God. Oftentimes, the real question we must ask ourselves is, "Do we just want God to fix what we are holding so tightly or are we willing to give what we are holding to Him?" Every time we release control and surrender more to Jesus, we experience His peace and presence in return. { USE PLAYER BAR @ TOP OF PAGE to listen to show, subscribe and share } Important Takeaways from Show The purpose of surrender is to enjoy direct communion with God rather than a specific outcome Surrender is not passive; it is an active decision to release control to God and follow His leading We are prone to always do things ourselves but God has more and better in mind for us When we are afraid of failure we are not trusting God God is near in our sufferings and trials Pain always becomes purpose if we let it Calling is where our talents and burdens collide God is inviting you into something that requires His power "Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him." Romans 6:8  Surrender requires fixing your mind on the Spirit and not on our fleshly desires When we chase what the world offers we are left feeling empty "When our activity ends; [God's] begins" ~ Andrew Murray We've been invited into a great freedom that only comes with surrender We love ourselves by believing in God's love and delighting in what He has created We love others better when we live surrendered to Jesus Loving God requires a surrendered heart and trust in His goodness God did not make a single mistake in how He created you God redeems time and takes back what has been stolen Public affection cannot heal private rejection; we need love over admiration Everything good is costly at some level Put guard rails on your life that require surrender, forcing you to trust and rely on God God's glory is revealed in our weaknesses Nothing that touches your life is outside of God's watch Let go of the known so you can see the unknown Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; and, Love your neighbor as yourself. ~Luke 10:27 Links from Show DEVOTIONAL: A Surrendered Yes: 52 Devotions to Let Go and Live Free BOOK: Rhythms of Renewal: Trading Stress and Anxiety for a Life of Peace and Purpose PREVIOUS PODCAST: 024: Making the Most of Your Life with Rebekah Lyons | The Living Room Abide In Christ: A 31-Day Devotional for Fellowship with Jesus by Andrew Murray The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living As If He Doesn't Exist by Craig Groeschel [Disclosure: I make a small commission from affiliate links used in this post.]   Connect with Rebekah Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Connect with Joanna  Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram | Twitter Get Episode Updates! We'd love to have you join our special Living Room Podcast email list. Even if you're already part of my regular list, by applying in the form below, you'll be notified when new episodes air - and get a special gift for joining (among other things!)   I'd love to hear from you... What spoke most to you from Rebekah's interview?

Today is our last episode of the Say Yes season! We could not be more grateful for each of the incredible conversations we've had including this one with our dear friends, Chris and Jenni Graebe. We must say yes to practicing healthy habits in order for any relationship to thrive, and Chris and Jenni graciously share their keystone rhythms that have positively impacted their marriage and their family. With practical steps and fun stories, this is an episode for anyone who wants to intentionally build healthier relationships. To see our upcoming retreats, go to https://rebekahlyons.com/retreat.For more from the Graebes, check out their newest release: The Rhythm of Us: Create the Thriving Marriage You Long For. Download the FREE Friendsgiving Guide and be prepped with everything you need for a meaningful gathering of friends this holiday season!Thankful for our friends at Samaritan Ministries!Join AIM's Village today and you can* receive a signed copy of A Surrendered Yes! (*while supplies last)We are so thankful that you've journeyed with us throughout this Say Yes season! Leave a review or share with a friend, and we'll see you soon. 

Do you ever want to shut down? Today on our Say Yes season we speak with Lisa Whittle who knows this feeling well. She graciously and vulnerably shares how we can shoulder the hard, uncomfortable areas of life and ultimately be transformed and  encouraged to keep showing up. Lisa shares how she continually discovers the good that never leaves us, in her life, her marriage and her parenting. This is a necessary reminder that as challenges come, we can say yes to the work of God in our lives and watch Him be enough.Download the FREE Friendsgiving Guide and be prepped with everything you need for a meaningful gathering of friends this holiday season! For more from Lisa, get her newest book: The Hard Good: Showing Up for God to Work in You When You Want to Shut Down.Go to rebekahlyons.com/livefree after purchasing A Surrendered Yes to receive our Let Go, Live Free 8-week Conversation Guide!Join AIM's Village today and you can* receive a signed copy of A Surrendered Yes! (*while supplies last)We are so thankful for you! Leave a review or share with a friend, and we'll see you next week.

November is National Adoption Month, and I'm thrilled to be talking with Rebekah Lyons about adoption, following God's callings, and what a ‘surrendered yes' looks like in each of our lives. And then there's the fact that I'm slightly obsessed with the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, and Rebekah (having lived in NYC for several years) tells us all about it. Basically I've reconfirmed my commitment to get there someday very soon!  Here are some of the important topics we cover in today's show:  The gift of adoption and the many ways God can show us how losing our lives is really gaining true life The three parts of a surrendered yes and what that means in your own life A pivotal question to ask yourself when considering if you're obedient to God's callings I can't wait for you to hear today's show, and, in honor of National Adoption Month, I give you a recent picture of my sweet little one (along with a few links to articles I've written about our adoption journey). 

Have you ever caught yourself striving? Today's Say Yes season conversation with Ruth Chou Simons will do the incredible work of helping us all pinpoint what it is that causes us to work tirelessly and anxiously toward something. This is a breath of fresh air! With practical steps for recognizing striving and releasing stress, Ruth walks us through her story of accepting God's grace and shares how we can learn to trust Him to meet our deepest needs. If you are struggling to earn God and His gifts, this one is for you! We would love for you to come to one of our upcoming retreats: Emotional Health Retreat on November 18-19 in Franklin, TN, or our next Rhythms Retreat on April 3-6 at Lost Valley Ranch in Colorado.For more from Ruth, get her newest book: When Strivings Cease: Replacing the Gospel of Self-Improvement with the Gospel of Life-Transforming GraceGo to rebekahlyons.com/livefree after purchasing A Surrendered Yes to receive our Let Go, Live Free 8-week Conversation Guide!Thankful for our friends at Samaritan Ministries!Join AIM's Village today and you can* receive a signed copy of A Surrendered Yes! (*while supplies last)We are so thankful for you! Leave a review or share with a friend, and we'll see you next week.

Having open hands and an open heart is one part of A Surrendered Yes: 52 Devotions to Let Go and Live Free, the new book by Rebekah Lyons. A Surrendered Yes is also about living in the now. On today's episode of The Crystal Paine Show, Rebekah and I talk about what it was like for her to have a child diagnosed with Down syndrome, what living a surrendered life looks like, and how God doesn't call you to anything that He won't also give you the strength for. Rebekah and her family have been a huge inspiration to our family as we have stepped out in faith and said yes to adopting Baby D. Watching their family and the journey they have been on and how they have trusted the Lord and lived in surrender to His calling has been such an encouragement to us. If you are struggling to say yes and step out in faith, Rebekah's raw honesty on this episode will infuse you with courage. Don't miss it! In This Episode [00:37] - Welcome to The Crystal Paine Show today we are honored to have a repeat guest, Rebekah Lyons. [03:32] - The great joy in life is to lose your life so that you can find it again. [04:19] - I ask Rebekah what it was like to receive the diagnosis that her firstborn had Down syndrome. [09:44] - "If you could go back to your 26-year-old self when you were walking through this, knowing what you know now, what would you say to yourself?" [12:47] - Rebekah talks directly to the woman who's listening who wants to have that courage but is scared. [15:24] - If you are feeling a nudge or a whisper or something that kind of continues to surface, don't close your hands to it. [17:34] - We talk about what it was like to say yes to adopting Joy. [19:20] - Pay attention to your tears. [23:49] - We segue into talking about answering those people saying "How do you do it?" [28:28] - I ask Rebekah to close by sharing what "letting go and living free" looks like in her life right now.  [31:50] - It's not living in tomorrow, it's not living in yesterday. It's living today. Links & Resources Books Rhythms of Renewal: Trading Stress and Anxiety for a Life of Peace and Purpose by Rebekah LyonsA Surrendered Yes: 52 Devotions to Let Go and Live Free by Rebekah LyonsFreefall to Fly: A Breathtaking Journey Toward a Life of Meaning by Rebekah Lyons Special Mentions The Crystal Paine Show, Ep 50 Rebekah Lyons Rebekah Lyons on Facebook Rebekah Lyons on Instagram Rebekah Lyons on Twitter Other Links Love-Centered Parenting 10 Days to Be a Happier Mom Sign up for the Hot Deals Email List MoneySavingMom.com My Instagram account (I'd love for you to follow me there! I usually hop on at least a few times per day and share behind-the-scenes photos and videos, my grocery store hauls, funny stories, or just anything I'm pondering or would like your advice or feedback on!) Have feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes or topics? Send me an email: crystal @ moneysavingmom.com

We keep talking about revival in the office, wondering if anyone is actually experiencing it right now. And when we think of who is actually experiencing rest and renewal, it's immediately our friend, Rebekah Lyons. This episode is packed with incredible wisdom, and we're so excited to share it with you today. Rebekah is no stranger to the Go + Tell Gals Podcast (you can listen to her previously on the show, way back on episode 21!), and we are so grateful to have her back to share about her new devotional, A Surrendered Yes: 52 Devotions to Let Go and Let Free. Rebekah is a speaker, the host of the Rhythms for Life podcast, and a bestselling author. She shares her life honestly and vulnerably, and we are constantly blessed by her. In this episode, we're diving into: How suffering actually serves us by pointing us back to our need for God, How surrendering leads to our freedom, How even when we insist on self-reliance, God offers mercy and compassion, And how God delights in simply being with us. We pray this episode encourages you today. God is mighty in you.

Have we been called to impress the world or serve it? We are thankful for this week's Say Yes season guest, Hosanna Wong! She is a kind and bold friend who shares her own journey and what she's learned along the way. Hosanna reminds us to walk in our true identity and live in communion with Christ, unafraid to share His story and love with others. We would love for you to join us at one of our upcoming retreats: Emotional Health Retreat on November 18-19 in Franklin, TN, or our next Rhythms Retreat on April 3-6 at Lost Valley Ranch in Colorado.For more from Hosanna, check out her newest book: How Not to Save the World.Go to rebekahlyons.com/livefree after purchasing A Surrendered Yes to receive our Let Go, Live Free 8-week Conversation Guide! Thankful for our friends over at Africa New Life! Give the gift of the gospel around the world this Christmas with our friends at Samaritan's Purse: Operation Christmas Child.Join AIM's Village today and you can* receive a signed copy of A Surrendered Yes! (*while supplies last)We are so thankful for you! Leave a review or share with a friend, and we'll see you next week. 

Believing God for immeasurably more begins with our surrender. In today's episode Rebekah Lyons joins the conversation to talk about saying “yes” to God and living a surrendered life. We talk about what it means to lay everything down and to accept the invitation to follow Jesus into the unknown. As God's beloved children we can trust that He wants immeasurably more for us as we abide in Him. We also talk about: -How God uses our freedom to set others free -Surrender in seasons of painful pruning, long-suffering and unmet expectations. - Letting go and letting God love you. LINKS from the show: Join the Rise Collective Email List Subscribe to the Podcast Email List Rise Collective House Interest Form Rebekah Lyons is a bestselling author, podcast host and national speaker. Check out her new devotional - A Surrendered Yes: 52 Devotions to Let Go and Live Free.

On today's episode of our Say Yes season, we are thrilled to talk with my dear friend Amanda Williams, co-founder of She Reads Truth! This is a personal and meaningful conversation about what the journey of surrendering to God in our families has looked like over the past few years. Amanda graciously reminds us of the truth found only in the Word of God, and how we can have the courage to believe in who He is as we wait. Join us at the Emotional Health Retreat in Franklin, TN, on November 18-19. Find more information here!Go to rebekahlyons.com/livefree after purchasing A Surrendered Yes to receive our Let Go, Live Free 8-week Conversation Guide! We begin as a community on October 1!Be sure to get your copy of the She Reads Truth: Advent study before it's sold out!Thankful for our friends at Samaritan Ministries!Join AIM's Village today in their fight for freedom and you can* receive a signed copy of A Surrendered Yes! (*while supplies last)

Want to know a few practices for building a strong family? Our friend Jefferson Bethke is here for this Say Yes season to let us all in on what steps to take as we each journey toward building a healthy family. Jeff is full of grace and brilliance as he gives fun and insightful ideas for establishing your family around a weekly rhythm and a shared sense of identity. This matters for the people you love, and we are deeply thankful for it. Need to invest in your personal health? Join us for our annual Emotional Health Retreat on November 18-19 in Franklin, TN!Dive deeper with Jeff Bethke by picking up his new book: Take Back Your Family. You can also listen to Jeff's focused podcast series: The Intentional Family.Go to rebekahlyons.com/livefree after purchasing A Surrendered Yes to receive the Let Go, Live Free 8-week Conversation Guide! Join the community as we go through this study together!We are glad to partner with Africa New Life to give the gift of food and hope!Thankful to partner with Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child! Find out how to give this incredible gift around the world.Join AIM's Village today and you can* receive a signed copy of A Surrendered Yes! (*while supplies last)

Any foodies out there? We are grateful for this conversation with the brave and beautiful Danielle Walker about her journey towards health, and you will be too. We get to discuss how our overall well-being is directly impacted by what we put into our bodies and it is a reflective of our priorities. We also don't have to sacrifice good taste for healthy nutrition! Through the ups and downs of her own story and struggle, Danielle encourages us and reminds us that we all can choose to take steps away from pain towards healing.  Joins us at the Emotional Health Retreat in Franklin, TN, on November 18-19. Find more information here!Go to rebekahlyons.com/livefree after purchasing A Surrendered Yes to receive our Let Go, Live Free 8-week Conversation Guide! Join the community as we go through this study together!For more from Danielle, check out her newest book Food Saved Me: My Journey of Finding Health and Hope Through the Power of Food. You can also check out her blog for recipes and tips: Against All Grain.Thankful for our friends at Samaritan Ministries!Join AIM's Village today and you can* receive a signed copy of A Surrendered Yes! (*while supplies last)

Rebekah Lyons is a national speaker, host of the Rhythms for Life podcast, and bestselling author of Rhythms of Renewal, You Are Free, and Freefall to Fly. An old soul with a contemporary, honest voice, Rebekah reveals her own battles to overcome anxiety and depression—and invites others to discover and boldly pursue their God-given purpose. Alongside her husband, Gabe, Rebekah finds joy in raising four children, two of whom have Down syndrome. She wears her heart on her sleeve, a benefit to friends and readers alike. Her work has been featured on the TODAY show, Good Morning America, CNN, FOX News, Publishers Weekly Starred Reviews and more. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: A Surrendered Yes: The beauty that comes from trusting God and giving up control Big & Small: How saying yes to God in small, everyday ways builds us to say yes in big waysChoosing Joy: Rebekah's adoption journey bringing Joy to their family from China The Power of Rhythm: Use your time and energy to live a life of intentionLiving Free: Finding freedom from the approval of othersThe Importance of Rest: Practice Sabbath to maintain emotional, physical & spiritual healthHow to maintain emotional health in a stressful worldConnect with Rebekah Instagram Facebook Website & Book 'A Surrendered Yes'Follow The Story Box on Social Media► INSTAGRAM ► TWITTER ► FACEBOOK ► WEBSITE SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE! ► Apple Podcast ► Spotify WATCH HERE:► YouTube If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to YouTube & Apple Podcasts, and leave a 5-star positive rating and review over on Apple Podcasts. Share it around with your friends and family.Support The Show Here:Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thestorybox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How are we supposed to manage our desires? Can we actually know what we desire? We are thankful for today's conversation with trusted psychiatrist and friend, Dr. Curt Thompson. Curt thoughtfully explains how our deepest desires can be met with grace and creativity. As we discover what we truly long for, we are able to let go of shame, fear, and anxiety. Curt reminds us that we are all in the middle of a grander story that enables us to create beautiful things with God and one another. Joins us at the Emotional Health Retreat in Franklin, TN, on November 18-19. Find more information here!Go to rebekahlyons.com/livefree after purchasing A Surrendered Yes to receive our Let Go, Live Free 8-week Conversation Guide! We begin as a community on October 1!For more from Curt, check out his newest book The Soul of Desire: Discovering the Neuroscience of Longing, Beauty, and Community.Join AIM's Village today and you can* receive a signed copy of A Surrendered Yes! (*while supplies last)

We are grateful to have our brilliant friend John Mark Comer as a guest on our Say Yes season! He discusses the yes that requires us to slow down, examine and move forward with intention. John Mark explains hurry-sickness and its effects on each of us, and how we can maintain a healthy soul in today's world. He provides insight for where culture is moving right now and the hope believers in Christ have to provide peace and meaning. Don't miss this incredibly rich conversation! Go to rebekahlyons.com/livefree after purchasing A Surrendered Yes to receive our Let Go Live Free 8-week study guide! We begin as a community on October 1!For more from John Mark, check out his newest book releasing next week: Live No Lies: Recognize and Resist the Three Enemies That Sabotage Your Peace.Thankful to partner with Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child! Find out how to give this incredible gift around the world.Join AIM's Village today and you can* receive a signed copy of A Surrendered Yes! (*while supplies last)

Join Autumn and Rebekah Lyons as they discuss her new devotional, " A Surrendered Yes." "Even when circumstances feel wildly out of your control, you can make the decision each day to say yes to who God says you are in Him."   

Welcome to Season 6 of the Exhale podcast! This season's topic is on surrender. In today's episode, Exhale podcast Host Holly Newton sat down and chatted with Rebekah Lyons about her new book that was released this week.Bestselling author, podcast host and national speaker Rebekah Lyons spent years battling fear, anxiety and panic until she found freedom in surrendering her yes to God. From moving to New York City with young children to adopting a child with Down syndrome from China, Rebekah realized that saying yes to who God says you are in Him, even in the small, ordinary moments of life, can create renewed spiritual vitality. In her new devotional, A Surrendered Yes: 52 Devotions to Let Go and Live Free (Zondervan, September 2021), Rebekah offers readers 52 reflections that will move them from striving and fear into freedom, joy and rest. She shares her own personal rescue journey of healing from anxiety and fear to finding renewed freedom in daily rhythms, and encourages readers to engage their bravest self, knowing that God sustains and upholds them.  “The truth is that none of us want give up control,” says Rebekah. “But anything that God calls us to do is going to be beautiful, life-giving and restore our soul. When you read this book, it's not going to be all about massive decisions – moving across country, changing careers, adoption. It's really the small things that when we say yes, we get more armored for the big things. Every time I have said yes, reluctantly fearfully, tearfully, God has given me strength on the other side of yes.”  Rebekah Lyons is a national speaker, host of the Rhythms for Life podcast, and bestselling author of Rhythms of Renewal, You Are Free, and Freefall to Fly. An old soul with a contemporary, honest voice, Rebekah reveals her own battles to overcome anxiety and depression—and invites others to discover and boldly pursue their God-given purpose. Alongside her husband, Gabe, Rebekah finds joy in raising four children, two of whom have Down syndrome. She wears her heart on her sleeve, a benefit to friends and readers alike. Her work has been featured on the TODAY show, Good Morning America, CNN, FOX News, Publishers Weekly Starred Reviews, and more.  Connect with Rebekah:Website:                       https://rebekahlyons.com/ Instagram:                    https://www.instagram.com/rebekahlyons/ Facebook:                     https://www.facebook.com/rebekahlyons/ Twitter:                        https://twitter.com/rebekahlyons Connect with Holly:Website:                    https://holllyanewton.comInstagram:                https://www.instagram.com/hollyanewton

​Does your life feel out of control? In that turmoil, it can be hard to say YES to God. Rebekah Lyons says you can find freedom when you focus on what God has for you in the small, ordinary moments. She moved across the country, she and her husband adopted a child with Down syndrome, and through all the changes, she discovered the power of a surrendered Yes. Don’t miss Chris Fabry Live.

What is surrender and what does it mean for us? No one will naturally choose surrender, yet we are all invited daily to let go of control and trust God to be who He says He is. In today's episode we celebrate the release of the book that has inspired this Say Yes season! Rebekah and Gabe graciously share their heart for this season in an effort to help us all learn how to let go and live free.Go to rebekahlyons.com after purchasing A Surrendered Yes to "claim your bonuses" through this Friday 9/17!Take the QUIZ to discover if your healthiest YES is in your relationships, health, identity, future or dreams: https://rebekahlyons.com/quiz.Join AIM's Village today and you can receive a signed copy of A Surrendered Yes!Coming soon! The 8-week group study guide will kick off next month! Start a group today!

Mentioned in this episode: A Surrendered Yes by Rebekah Lyons   Connect with Rebekah: Website~Instagram~Twitter~Facebook   Connect with Holly: Website~Facebook~Instagram   This podcast was produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media Music by Robert Elkins  

Bestselling author, podcast host and national speaker Rebekah Lyons spent years battling fear, anxiety and panic until she found freedom in surrendering her yes to God. From moving to New York City with young children to adopting a child with Down syndrome from China, Rebekah realized that saying yes to who God says you are in Him, even in the small, ordinary moments of life, can create renewed spiritual vitality. In her new devotional, A Surrendered Yes: 52 Devotions to Let Go and Live Free, Rebekah offers us 52 reflections that will move us from striving and fear into freedom, joy and rest. She shares her own personal rescue journey of healing from anxiety and fear to finding renewed freedom in daily rhythms, and encourages us to engage our bravest self, knowing that God sustains and upholds us.

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Have you struggled with saying yes to God? Maybe you're afraid of stepping out and saying yes to the things that God is inviting you into. A person who has said yes to God time and time again, who lives her life in rhythm and surrender, is the beautiful Rebekah Lyons. To be honest this was a huge dream come true for me. Rebekah's book rhythms of renewal freed me from my own experience of anxiety and I honestly cannot wait for her devotional. Having someone you can relate to in your faith journey makes the world of difference in growing closer to God. In this weeks episode, we are talking about her brand new devotional coming called "A Surrendered Yes". Rebekah has a beautiful story of adoption and freedom. After saying yes to god Rebekah realised that saying yes to who God says you are, even in the small, ordinary moments of life, can create renewed spiritual vitality. This episode is brought to you by The Friendship Centre. Visit friendship-centre.com or call Maria on +61 426 282 214 to learn more.

Our girl, Rebekah Lyons, is back! If you know Rebekah then you know she's all about rhythms in your life, taking inventory of what's working and what's not and today she's sharing with us when and how to say yes to God in the legit surrendered way not the obligated, mopey "yes" that we often think or hear of. What if it was a joy to say yes to God. It might be for you, and that is amazing sis! But, many times, when we sit in quiet and ask what the Lord has for us, we can be frightened by his answer, confused by his answer or not hear his answer at all. If you feel like this, then this episode was made with you in mind. "A Surrendered Yes: 52 devotions to let go and live free" is Rebekah's news devotional and it is an amazing, practical way to walk through what we're talking about today. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/161

Life balance isn't doing everything all the time, it's doing the right things at the right time. We are so grateful for this powerful and transparent conversation with our friend, Christy Wright. In today's episode, Christy lays out easy, practical steps we can take to identify the right yes in the right season. We can focus on what is right and shake the guilt for our no's. Through her personal stories, Christy invites each of us to break free from the narrative of failure and step into what is right for this season. Take the QUIZ to discover if your healthiest YES is in your relationships, health, identity, future or dreams: https://rebekahlyons.com/quiz.Rebekah's new devotional A Surrendered Yes is now available for Pre-Order!Check out Christy's new book: Take Back Your Time: The Guilt-Free Guide to Life Balance.Join AIM's Village today and you can receive a signed copy of A Surrendered Yes!Thankful to partner with our friends at Samaritan's Purse: Operation Christmas Child. You can make a difference in the life of a child today!

If we're being honest with ourselves - the last couple of years have probably gone anything except according to plan. If you have felt that life recently seems like one big exercise of surrender - surrendering of plans, control, work, school - just what life is ‘supposed' to look like, and your dreams are feeling a little lost in the shuffle - then you're in the right place today.  Today Mary is joined for a second time by her friend, bestselling author, podcast host and national speaker, Rebekah Lyons. In her new devotional, A Surrendered Yes: 52 Devotions to Let Go and Live Free, Rebekah offers readers 52 reflections that will move them from striving and fear into freedom, joy and rest. On today's episode, Mary and Rebekah head right to the heart of what a surrendered yes actually is, what it looks like, what it feels like, and what is keeping us from it. You know that big, scary dream that you've been feeling like God has been asking you to take a big leap? Mary and Rebekah cover exactly how to stop putting off that decision because they are tackling what is keeping you from making it. The two discuss: How fear of failure shows up in our lives What is means to surrender not only control, but the struggle as well Why you are NOT disqualified; even when that's all you feel How to say yes even when it means to lay down heartbreaking things   After listening you will be equipped to: Challenge your mindset when you place yourself on the sidelines before you start Act out your surrendered yes even before you feel like doing so Live life with ease and peace rather than grabbing for control   If you're ready to take action on that idea that you can't go a day without thinking about, the one God just keeps giving you those nudges on, then don't miss today's episode! Grab a copy of Rebekah's book here! https://rebekahlyons.com/

Could you use some encouragement today? We are so thankful to have this conversation with Christine Caine as the first episode on our new SAY YES season! Christine takes us back to the beginning of her story and walks us through how this surrender shaped her life every day afterwards. You can hear her message to leaders right now and a reminder to all of us about what is true. Rebekah's new devotional A Surrendered Yes is now available for Pre-Order!Take the QUIZ to discover if your healthiest YES is in your relationships, health, identity, future or dreams: https://rebekahlyons.com/quiz.We are grateful and excited to partner with our friends over at AIM for this Say Yes season! Thankful for our friends at Samaritan Ministries.

To surrender is to accept what is...and until you surrender, you can't find healing. In today's episode, author Rebekah Lyons joins me to talk about the power of acceptance, using your time and energy to live a life of intention, and cultivating a space that allows you to embrace what is.  Throughout our conversation we cover: What it truly means to surrender Daily practices to open yourself to acceptance Tools for managing anxiety and fostering joy   Rebekah Lyons is the author of A Surrendered Yes, Rhythms of Renewal and Freefall to Fly. She is a mother of four, wife of one, and dog walker of two living in Nashville. An old soul with a contemporary, honest voice, Rebekah reveals her own battles to overcome anxiety, depression, and consumer impulses. Finding joy in raising two special needs children—she invites everyone to embrace the unique calling God has for each of us. Rebekah wears her heart on her sleeve, a benefit to friends and readers alike. Alongside her husband, Gabe, Rebekah serves as co-founder of Q Ideas, an organization that equips Christians on how to winsomely engage culture. Her favorite hours are spent with her nose in a book and a discriminating cup of coffee in hand.

Have you ever felt the sting of burnout? Carey calls this a life-condition. In today's episode we are so grateful to learn from Carey Nieuwhof that there is a way to operate at your best without burning out. With insight into his own study and journey of discovery, Carey gives us highly sought out principles and insights into sustaining a healthy rhythm of productivity. Through management of our time, energy, and priorities, we can all take meaningful steps toward our work without compromising what truly matters. Join us for the Emotional Health Retreat in Franklin, TN, November 18-19, 2021. Learn more at rebekahlyons.com/ehretreatRebekah's new devotional A Surrendered Yes is now available for Pre-Order! Take Carey's Burnout Quiz and receive detailed results to your inbox.Want to hear more from Carey Nieuwhof? Check out his new book At Your Best: How to Get Time, Energy, and Priorities Working in Your Favor.Ready to begin living in rhythm? Grab bestseller, Rhythms of Renewal, today!Africa New Life is responding to the Covid-19 crisis in Rwanda, and we can help! Just fifteen dollars can provide two weeks' worth of meals to sustain a family through this critical time. Click here to give the gift of food and hope! 

On our 100th episode, we could not discuss a more important topic. Have you dealt with any feelings of loneliness or confusion lately? As we sift through how to recover from our collective trauma experienced within the past year and a half, we are thankful to have Dr. Mark Mayfield join us today to offer practical guidance and hope. He reminds us that God has a design for human flourishing that we can choose for ourselves and for those we are close to. With insightful ways to intentionally connect with others, especially those within our home, and how to move forward after experiencing difficulty — this is the gracious and much needed conversation we've all been looking for. Take the QUIZ to discover if your healthiest YES is in your relationships, health, identity, future or dreams: https://rebekahlyons.com/quiz.Rebekah's new devotional A Surrendered Yes is now available for Pre-Order!Want to hear more from Dr. Mark Mayfield? Check out his new book The Path out of Loneliness: Fostering Connection to God, Ourselves, and One Another.Join us for the Emotional Health Retreat in Franklin, TN, November 18-19, 2021. Learn more at rebekahlyons.com/ehretreatReady to begin living in rhythm? Grab bestseller, Rhythms of Renewal, today!Check out our new favorite family adventure app Happyly and redeem the access code: REBEKAH for a FREE one year premium membership available to RFL listeners! You can easily find trusted playgrounds, hiking/walking trails, stroller running routes, indoor activities, kid friendly eats and more. Let the adventures begin! Samaritan Ministries is a community of Christians who live out Galatians 6:2 by bearing one another's burdens when a medical need arises. It's a Biblical solution to health care, connecting members across the nation who share medical costs while praying for and encouraging one another. Learn more today. 

Our dear friend Jess Connolly joins us today to have one of the most profound and beautiful conversations about the body shame we all experience. With an approach that treats self-image as a far from superficial issue, Jess shares her own journey and invites us all into the practical steps of reclaiming what God has already named good. This is a conversation filled with truth spoken in  thoughtfulness and grace, we are deeply thankful and you will be too. Purchase Jess Connolly's new book Breaking Free From Body Shame: Dare to Reclaim What God Has Named Good.Rebekah's new devotional A Surrendered Yes is available for Pre-Order! Join us for the Emotional Health Retreat in Franklin, TN, November 18-19, 2021. Learn more at rebekahlyons.com/ehretreatReady to begin living in rhythm? Grab bestseller, Rhythms of Renewal, today!Thank you to this week's sponsor! Many parents in Rwanda don't know how they'll feed their children from day to day. The recent resurgence of COVID-19 has caused jobs to disappear meaning parents lose their only source of income. However, you can be a part of providing relief and bringing consistent meals to the students and families who need them most. Visit Africa New Life and see how you can give nutrition, stability, and hope to those in need.