A More Beautiful Question Podcast

Millions of kids are dealing with distance learning right now — and as parents, we want to know, “how do we help our kids deal with online school?” But that is not the right question!

By the stats, we know that:

As we talk about schooling, we hear a lot from parents, health professionals, and teachers — but we don’t hear from the community that’s impacted the most — our kids. 

That’s why this week, I’ve invited back my guest co-host, Callie Ehmann, to share the perspective of teenagers on what’s going on with our kids. We’ll talk about how the shutdown is impacting teens, and why it’s so critical to get kids BACK IN SCHOOL. 

I’m happy to be able to share my platform of “A More Beautiful Question” as we talk about this critical topic. 

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Are resolutions godly? 

Is it prideful to make plans for the year ahead?

Can we find a way to make goals and plans for the year ahead while not falling victim to our ego?

That’s what we’ll talk about in this week’s episode, “How do I set resolutions for 2021?”

We’ll discuss the difference between showing up and taking the wheel. I’ll also share four ways to set godly goals and plans for 2021. 

If you’re a recovering control freak or Type A like me, you’re going to LOVE this episode of “A More Beautiful Question!”

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As 2020 is winding down, it’s natural that we start looking over the previous months. Whether as we were writing our year-end Christmas letter, or simply packing away the Christmas decorations, or pulling out the 2021 calendar, we go over what happened in the preceding weeks and months. This is a really healthy thing to do, as it allows us to see where we’ve been and dig out lessons and nuggets of wisdom. 

What’s not so healthy, though, is to sink into despair over the mistakes we’ve made, either this year, or in years past. So many of the women I know are great at beating themselves up! Maybe you’re dealing with regret, anger, guilt, and pain over some of your past decisions. 

In this week’s episode, we’ll talk about how to come to a place of peace with your past — and what God has to say about our sin. 

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As we wind down 2020, for some of us, Dec. 31 can’t come soon enough. This year has, collectively, been one of the toughest we’ve experienced. It’s so tempting to crawl into our dens like a bear going into hibernation, and just snuggle down until everything is better. However, by rushing through this period, or any period of your life, you’re wishing away a time that can still bring its own gifts, lessons, and blessings. 

I’ll lead you through some suggestions for questions to ponder (and maybe journal about) to help you take the best of 2020 and leave the rest behind! 

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Join me and co-host Callie Ehmann for a very special episode of A More Beautiful Question. We dive into three things teen daughters need from their moms -- and three things moms need from their daughters. You might be surprised at what this 16-year-old says! 

Callie says teens want:

Meanwhile, moms need:

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**Today is the second of a two-part episode on MIRACLES. If you missed last week, you can go back and listen on the website at beautifulquestionshow.com.

 In this episode, we're talking about how we can move from waiting for miracles for US, to creating miracles for others. Yes, YOU can become a "miracle maker!"

Any time we choose out of love rather than fear…
Any time we put someone else’s interests above our own…
Any time we help someone who probably will never be able to help us back…
Any time we set aside our own hurt in order to forgive…
In my mind… those are all miracles!

Because anytime we do something the world sees as foolish, unwise, or downright crazy in service of another, it very well could be a miracle. 

Learn more about stepping into your role as miracle maker and CREATE the season of joy!

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As we enter December, it’s the season of miracles.

We all want to believe in the existence of miracles. As Christians, we know that the true miracle of course is Jesus’s arrival on earth and his gift of salvation… but we still can’t help longing for a lost love to be rekindled, for a broken heart to be mended, for some kind of divine intervention that sets our lives right. 

And so, at this time of year with so many people struggling, it’s natural to ask, “WHERE’S MY MIRACLE?”

If you’ve ever wondered that question, stick around! In Part 1 of this two-part series, we're diving into two mistakes we make when we think about miracles, as well as four ways we can see more miracles around us RIGHT NOW.

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Is your to-do list and your calendar bursting at the seams, leaving you stressed and overwhelmed?

That's not what God wants for you!

In this week's episode, the question we're tackling is, "How do I get all this stuff done?!"

We'll talk about discerning what's YOUR assignment... and how to know when to say "No." And, of course, we're gonna replace that question with a more beautiful one - that gives you peace, breathing room, and intention. 

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As we get together with extended family and friends, we may have some tough conversations. Coming off the election, we might get sucked into political conversations. Or people may have very strong feelings about Coronavirus and masks and schools opening. Or they may be vegans and disagree with the menu choice. Or they may disagree with your life choices!

Whatever it is, it’s that time of year when we look around the dining room table and think, “What is WRONG with them?”

But you know that when you ask that question, your brain will answer it... and that doesn't lead us anywhere good! 

That's why we're going to work together to develop a better question today, one that allows us to see the good in others and sow seeds of peace, love, and joy -- not discord. 

We'll talk about three ways to prepare ourselves for difficult people, and one specific question to ask when we find ourselves in the midst of potentially contentious situations. 

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As Christian women, we can feel a huge responsibility to be positive, to shine bright, to make our home, work, family, and relationships look pristine and beautiful. We never, ever want to admit to weakness or doubt because that would mean we’re flawed humans. 

But what do we do when we find ourselves asking, "Why is life so hard?"

In this episode, Lain discusses how we can turn our struggles into a strong testimony for God. 

We'll talk about: 

Most of all, we'll talk about a question we can ask instead that help us see Jesus in the darkness. 

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