Live in Love with Lauren Akins

Live in Love with Lauren Akins

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Live in Love with Lauren Akins episodes

  • Episode 25: Live in Love Christmas Edition- Christmas memories, why Santa, when Christmas looks different than you thought it would

    Hey y'all! This past summer, I sat down with my village to talk about what it means to Live in Love while parenting. If you haven't listened go back and check those out!

    Since Christmas is my most favorite time of year, I wanted to surprise you all with some Christmas conversations Annie F. Downs and I had with these guests, too! You'll hear from Thomas Rhett and myself, Grace Hackett, Lindsey Marlin, Kari Kampakis, Sissy Goff, David Thomas, Kate Coleman, Lindsey Nobles, Patoya Hall, Dave and Syndey Clayton, and my girls. Go grab your favorite mug, heat up something warm to drink, and listen along to this collection of festive conversations. I hope you enjoy this suprise show and have a very Merry Christmas!

    30 min
  • Episode 24: Spiritual formation moments, why we apologize to our kids, and childlike faith with Dave and Sydney Clayton

    Welcome to Season Three of the Live in Love Podcast!

    On this new season of the podcast, we are sharing conversations all about parenting. Lauren is a mom of four girls and parenting is the big focus in her world currently. So she's taking time to sit down with fellow parents, parenting experts, and a village of family and friends that help her raise her girls to talk about what it looks like to live in love while parenting!  We are so happy to be back and excited to share these new conversations with you. Co-hosted by Annie F. Downs.
    If you haven't gotten your copy of Lauren's beautiful book, Live in Love, you can pick one up at your favorite local bookstore or at ⁠laurenakins.com⁠.
    On today's episode of Season Three of the Live in Love podcast, Lauren sits down with Pastor Dave Clayton and his wife Sydney to talk about what it looks like to live in love with your faith and parenting.


    Thank you to our sponsors!

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    • 1 hr 6 min
    • Episode 23: How to have hard conversations with your kids and having biracial families with child & adolescent counselor Sissy Goff and friend Patoya Hall

      Welcome to Season Three of the Live in Love Podcast!

      On this new season of the podcast, we are sharing conversations all about parenting. Lauren is a mom of four girls and parenting is the big focus in her world currently. So she's taking time to sit down with fellow parents, parenting experts, and a village of family and friends that help her raise her girls to talk about what it looks like to live in love while parenting!  We are so happy to be back and excited to share these new conversations with you. Co-hosted by Annie F. Downs.
      If you haven't gotten your copy of Lauren's beautiful book, Live in Love, you can pick one up at your favorite local bookstore or at ⁠laurenakins.com⁠.
      On today's episode of Season Three of the Live in Love podcast, Lauren sits down with someone you have heard from before on this season, Sissy Goff along with Lauren's dear friend, Patoya Hall to talk about what it looks like to Live in Love while having hard conversations with your kids.

      Thank you to our sponsors!

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      • 56 min
      • Episode 22: Thomas Rhett discusses Lauren's postpartum depression, his favorite things about being a dad, and their family's new favorite hobby

        Welcome to Season Three of the Live in Love Podcast!

        On this new season of the podcast, we are sharing conversations all about parenting. Lauren is a mom of four girls and parenting is the big focus in her world currently. So she's taking time to sit down with fellow parents, parenting experts, and a village of family and friends that help her raise her girls to talk about what it looks like to live in love while parenting!  We are so happy to be back and excited to share these new conversations with you. Co-hosted by Annie F. Downs.
        If you haven't gotten your copy of Lauren's beautiful book, Live in Love, you can pick one up at your favorite local bookstore or at ⁠laurenakins.com⁠.
        On today's episode of Season Three of the Live in Love podcast, Lauren sits down with her husband and the other parent to their children, Thomas Rhett to talk about what it looks like to live in love on Father’s Day!


        Thank you to our sponsors!

        • Wildgrain: For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/liveinlove to start your subscription.
        • Cru: Text A-K-I-N-S to 71326 to help now or visit give.cru.org/Akins. Message and data rates may apply.
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        • Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/LIVEINLOVE.
        • Sundays for Dogs: Get 35% off your first order at SundaysForDogs.com/LIVEINLOVE or use code LIVEINLOVE at checkout.
        • 55 min
        • Episode 21: The importance of asking for help and taking care of yourself while single parenting with Lindsey Nobles and Kate Coleman

          Welcome to Season Three of the Live in Love Podcast!

          On this new season of the podcast, we are sharing conversations all about parenting. Lauren is a mom of four girls and parenting is the big focus in her world currently. So she's taking time to sit down with fellow parents, parenting experts, and a village of family and friends that help her raise her girls to talk about what it looks like to live in love while parenting!  We are so happy to be back and excited to share these new conversations with you. Co-hosted by Annie F. Downs.
          If you haven't gotten your copy of Lauren's beautiful book, Live in Love, you can pick one up at your favorite local bookstore or at ⁠laurenakins.com⁠.
          On today's episode of Season Three of the Live in Love podcast, Lauren sits down with Lindsey Nobles and Kate Coleman to talk about what it looks like to Live in Love while single parenting.


          Thank you to our sponsors!

          • Earth Breeze: Go to earthbreeze.com/liveinlove for 40% off!
          • Cru: Text AKINS to 71326 to help now or visit give.cru.org/Akins. Message and data rates may apply.
            Terms and Conditions: https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/terms-of-use.html
            Privacy Policy: https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/privacy.html
          • Kitsch: Right now, Kitsch is offering you 30% off your entire order at MyKitsch.com/liveinlove.
          • LiquidIV: Get 20% off ANYTHING when you shop better hydration today using promo code LIVEINLOVE at liquidiv.com.
          • Blueland: To get 15% off your first order, go to Blueland.com/liveinlove.

          • 44 min
          • Episode 20: Parenting alongside your village and the gift of having friends in different seasons with Lindsey Marlin and Grace Hackett

            Welcome to Season Three of the Live in Love Podcast!

            On this new season of the podcast, we are sharing conversations all about parenting. Lauren is a mom of four girls and parenting is the big focus in her world currently. So she's taking time to sit down with fellow parents, parenting experts, and a village of family and friends that help her raise her girls to talk about what it looks like to live in love while parenting!  We are so happy to be back and excited to share these new conversations with you. Co-hosted by Annie F. Downs.
            If you haven't gotten your copy of Lauren's beautiful book, Live in Love, you can pick one up at your favorite local bookstore or at ⁠laurenakins.com⁠.
            On today's episode of Season Three of the Live in Love podcast, Lauren sits down with her best gals, Grace Hackett and Lindsey Marlin to talk about what it looks like to Live in Love with while raising kids with your village.


            Thank you to our sponsors!

            • ABLE: Get 15% off your purchase on ableclothing.com by using the code LIVEINLOVE15 at check out!
            • Sundays for Dogs: Get 35% off your first order at SundaysForDogs.com/LIVEINLOVE or use code LIVEINLOVE at checkout.
            • Cru: Text AKINS to 71326 to help now or visit give.cru.org/Akins. Message and data rates may apply.
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            • 58 min
            • Episode 19: Postpartum depression, mom guilt, and comparison with Kari Kampakis

              Welcome to Season Three of the Live in Love Podcast!

              On this new season of the podcast, we are sharing conversations all about parenting. Lauren is a mom of four girls and parenting is the big focus in her world currently. So she's taking time to sit down with fellow parents, parenting experts, and a village of family and friends that help her raise her girls to talk about what it looks like to live in love while parenting!  We are so happy to be back and excited to share these new conversations with you. Co-hosted by Annie F. Downs.
              If you haven't gotten your copy of Lauren's beautiful book, Live in Love, you can pick one up at your favorite local bookstore or at ⁠laurenakins.com⁠.
              On today's episode of Season Three of the Live in Love podcast, Lauren sits down with author, speaker, and podcaster, Kari Kampakis to talk about what it looks like to Live in Love with mom guilt and comparison.

              Thank you to our sponsors!


              • earthbreeze.com/liveinlove for 40% off!
                • Kitsch: Right now, Kitsch is offering you 30% off your entire order at MyKitsch.com/liveinlove.
                  • Cru: Text AKINS to 71326 to help now or visit give.cru.org/Akins. Message and data rates may apply.
                    Terms and Conditions: https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/terms-of-use.html
                    Privacy Policy: https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/privacy.html
                    • Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/LIVEINLOVE.
                      • Able Clothing: Get 15% off your purchase on ableclothing.com by using code LIVEINLOVE15 at check out!
                      • 51 min
                      • Episode 18: Counselors Sissy Goff and David Thomas discuss the differences in raising boys and girls and social media's affect on relationships

                        Welcome to Season Three of the Live in Love Podcast!

                        On this new season of the podcast, we are sharing conversations all about parenting. Lauren is a mom of four girls and parenting is the big focus in her world currently. So she's taking time to sit down with fellow parents, parenting experts, and a village of family and friends that help her raise her girls to talk about what it looks like to live in love while parenting!  We are so happy to be back and excited to share these new conversations with you. Co-hosted by Annie F. Downs.
                        If you haven't gotten your copy of Lauren's beautiful book, Live in Love, you can pick one up at your favorite local bookstore or at ⁠laurenakins.com⁠.
                        On today's episode the Live in Love podcast, Lauren sits down with counselors, Sissy Goff and David Thomas to talk about what it looks like to Live in Love while raising boys and raising girls.


                        Thank you to our sponsors!

                        • Thistle Farms: Use the code liveinlove for 15% off at ThistleFarms.org!
                        • Cru: Text AKINS to 71326 to help today or visit give.cru.org/Akins. Message and data rates may apply.
                          Terms and Conditions: https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/terms-of-use.html
                          Privacy Policy: https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/privacy.html
                        • Wild Grain: For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/liveinlove to start your subscription.
                        • Blueland: Get 15% off your first order, go to Blueland.com/liveinlove.
                        • Sundays for Dogs: Get 35% off your first order at SundaysForDogs.com/LIVEINLOVE or use code LIVEINLOVE at checkout.

                        • If you haven't gotten your copy of Lauren's beautiful book, Live in Love, you can pick one up at your favorite local bookstore or at ⁠⁠laurenakins.com⁠⁠.

                          53 min
                        • Episode 17: Lauren Akins and Annie F. Downs talk mental health, teaching grace, and differing perspectives on parenting

                          Welcome to Season Three of the Live in Love Podcast!

                          On this new season of the podcast, we are sharing conversations all about parenting. Lauren is a mom of four girls and parenting is the big focus in her world currently. So she's taking time to sit down with fellow parents, parenting experts, and a village of family and friends that help her raise her girls to talk about what it looks like to live in love while parenting!  We are so happy to be back and excited to share these new conversations with you. Co-hosted by Annie F. Downs.
                          On today's first episode of Season Three of the Live in Love podcast, Lauren sits down with co-host Annie F. Downs to celebrate Mother’s Day, talk about what it looks like for her as a mom and how to live in love on Mother’s Day.


                          If you haven't gotten your copy of Lauren's beautiful book, Live in Love, you can pick one up at your favorite local bookstore or at ⁠laurenakins.com⁠.


                          Thank you to our sponsors!

                          • Earth Breeze: Subscribe to Earth Breeze at earthbreeze.com/liveinlove and for 40% off! 
                          • Modern Fertility: Get $20 off your fertility test when you go to modernfertility.com/liveinlove.
                          • Cru: Text AKINS to 71326 to help now or visit give.cru.org/Akins. Message and data rates may apply.
                            Terms and Conditions: https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/terms-of-use.html
                            Privacy Policy: https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/privacy.html
                          • Liquid IV: Get 20% off ANYTHING you order using promo code LIVEINLOVE at liquidiv.com!
                          • Hiya Health:  Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/LIVEINLOVE.
                          • 52 min
                          • Announcing: Season Three of the Live in Love podcast!

                            Welcome to Season Three of the Live in Love Podcast!

                            On this new season of the podcast, we are sharing conversations all about parenting. Lauren is a mom of four girls and parenting is the big focus in her world currently. So she's taking time to sit down with fellow parents, parenting experts, and a village of family and friends that help her raise her girls to talk about what it looks like to live in love while parenting!  We are so happy to be back and excited to share these new conversations with you. Co-hosted by Annie F. Downs.

                            If you haven't gotten your copy of Lauren's beautiful book, Live in Love, you can pick one up at your favorite local bookstore or at laurenakins.com.

                            1 min

                          About Live in Love with Lauren Akins

                          From the publisher's feed

                          In this seasonal podcast, to celebrate the New York Times bestselling book Live in Love, Lauren Akins sits down with podcast host Annie F. Downs and has meaningful conversations with multiple guests…

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