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Could you imagine spending 40 days fasting from sugar while feasting on Jesus?

Maybe you've never fasted before.

Maybe feasting on Jesus sounds a little weird.

Maybe you're not sure that you can say no to sugar much less anything else that has a stronghold over you.

Well, sister, you're not alone. That's where I was 365 days ago.

But God allowed me to get so desperate with my health in order to discover an area of my heart that needed grave attention. In July 2018, I dove into a Whole30 journey to get to the root cause of my health issues, only to discover that behind the health was a heart desperately in need of attention. I was addicted to sugar and comfort food was my idol of security. As the truth burst forth, I knew there was no going back.

Six months later, I'm not only 25 pounds lighter, but I'm also spiritually and emotionally freer -- and that by-product is worth the journey. My sugar dragon still wants to dominate, but in Christ, I've found the power to say no. I've found the strength and motivation to say no.

I've found freedom in Christ that I never tasted before. No pun intended.

The invitation stands before you, my friend to embrace freedom too.

Come join me on the 40-day Sugar Fast led by author, speaker, and this episode's special guest, Wendy Speake, which kicks off on January 7, 2019.

Even if you don't believe sugar is your issue, I urge you to join in this season of discovering how to feast more on Jesus and less on everything else. Wendy has prepared for you a soul-deep journey through God's Word and a community steeped in authenticity and accountability. I'm grateful to be on the leadership team this year and experience my first sugar fast with Wendy.

On this episode, Wendy and I chat about what fasting is and is not, what causes hangups in our fasting endeavors, and how to break strongholds through fasting. Wendy is a grace-filled guide filled with holy boldness. You'll not want to miss out on this opportunity and you'll want to bookmark it for future reference. It is that good, especially for those us of who need to learn and practice fasting as a spiritual discipline. I pray you'll be as blessed as I am to sit under Wendy's teaching.

• Jeremiah 2:13
• Psalm 139:13
• Psalm 90

• Grab the R.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.
• Use the More to Be Podcast Reflection Guide to turn this episode into your own personal Bible study.
• 40 Day Sugar Fast led by Wendy Speake
• Brave Together: Devoted to God and Each Other by Elisa Pulliam
• Becoming Holy Whole: Because Wellness is a Spiritual Matter by Elisa Pulliam
• Learn more about the Holy Whole Coaching Program, Challenge Group, and Resources
• More to Be Sisterhood Circle
• Join the Sugar Fast with WendySpeake.com/sugar/

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Would you count yourself as someone who wants to live intentionally?

Are you a "one-word" girl, taking the time to pick a word for the year?

Maybe the idea of being thoughtful about your priorities, purposes, and values feels a bit daunting?

No matter how you've approached the stewardship of your time, talents, and resources in the past, this episode on the More to Be Podcast will help you step into the future with purpose.

After more than a decade of living intentionally using the Equipped workbook, I've discovered the beauty of taking time to think about the next year and set forth intentions as well as measurable goals for living according to God-given priorities and values. You might be wondering how?

This episode is all about helping you step into the process with ease, as I unpack the way I use the Equipped resource with my co-host, Kalie Kelch. Together we consider the beauty of pursuing a God-infused perspective for the year ahead with a framework for honing in on priority-clear action steps. We gain our motivations from the Parable of the Servants (Matthew 25) and Paul's commissioning at the end of Hebrews. Trust me, this is an episode you'll want to bookmark and come back to again and again.

• John 10:10
• Matthew 25
• Hebrews 13

• Grab the R.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.
• Use the More to Be Podcast Reflection Guide to turn this episode into your own personal Bible study.
• Learn how to be a coach with the Life Coach Training Course
• Discover how to mentor effectively with the Mentor Training Program
• Disciplines of a Beautiful Woman by Anne Ortlund
• Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby
• Meet the New You by Elisa Pulliam
• Equipped Worksheet
• Brave Together: Devoted to God and Each Other by Elisa Pulliam
• More to Be Sisterhood Circle
• Eric Liddle in Chariots of Fire

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Thank you for listening to the More to Be Podcast! While the ministry of More to Be came to an end in 2024, you can find more encouragement and support at StableMinded.us and listen to the StableMinded Podcast with Lisa Pulliam.

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Do you feel like you're made more like Martha than Mary, meaning you just can't sit down until everything is done . . . and everything is never done?

Maybe you're more of a Mary personality, but leaning into God's love still doesn't come naturally to you. 

Well, whether you're a Mary or a Martha, this episode is for you because it really comes down to leaning into Jesus and His love.

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I'm joined by friend and fellow "Martha," Katie M. Reid. She is a pastor's wife and mom to five children (ages two to fourteen). She is a homeschooling mom, singer, bible study facilitator, and author of Made Like Martha: Good News for the Woman Who Gets Things Done. She is a fan of musicals and cut-to-the-chase conversation over tea. Katie encourages others to find grace in the unraveling at katiemreid.com.

Through our time together chatting about everything from birth order to home-keeping, Katie helps Marthas and Marys alike to see how love into the solution of becoming a woman who knows how to rest.

• John 11
• Colossians 3:12

• Grab the R.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.
• Use the More to Be Podcast Reflection Guide to turn this episode into your own personal Bible study.
• Made Like Martha: Good News for the Woman Who Gets Things Done by Katie Reid

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Thank you for listening to the More to Be Podcast! While the ministry of More to Be came to an end in 2024, you can find more encouragement and support at StableMinded.us and listen to the StableMinded Podcast with Lisa Pulliam.

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Do you sometimes wonder why God is allowing all the obstacles that are coming your way?

Maybe you're even in a season of wondering if you heard from God correctly, as it feels like everything is going wrong.

Maybe the journey simply feels harder than you ever expected.

Well, sister, you're not alone.

Join me on this episode of the More to Be Podcast as I chat with my friend and regular co-host, Kalie Kelch, about what to do when life isn't going your way and the back-t0-back challenges are overwhelming. We're all over the Scriptures in this episode, as the lessons in real life come to bear in our conversation. It's definitely a processing-out-loud study from Exodus to Matthew, as we identify with the Israelites all the way to Jesus. Listen in for truth bombs that will change the way you think about unexpected detours in life.

• Exodus 13
• Matthew 9
• Hosea 6:6

• Grab the R.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.
• Use the More to Be Podcast Reflection Guide to turn this episode into your own personal Bible study.
• Winter: A Journey of Stillness by Angela Sackett
• Get your own copy of The Wayfinding Bible.
• Forgotten God by Francis Chan

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Thank you for listening to the More to Be Podcast! While the ministry of More to Be came to an end in 2024, you can find more encouragement and support at StableMinded.us and listen to the StableMinded Podcast with Lisa Pulliam.

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Do you face the holiday season with joy in your heart?

Or are you like me, with more of a grumbling spirit that doesn't quite fit what everyone expects of you?

Maybe the holidays are hard for you because expectations abound and grace seems lacking.

No matter how you feel about holidays, this More to Be Podcast episode with Angela Sackett is one that will set you free and spur you on.

Angela is gifted at bringing the Scriptures into focus to shift our thinking about how we care for our hearts and homes especially in the holiday season. She takes us through some of the feasts and festivities found in the Word to inspire us toward a new way of thinking about celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas with our neighbors, friends, and family. As always, our episodes together are filled with lots of story-telling! So tune into this episode in your favorite listening app and get your heart in gear just in time for the holidays.

• Exodus 12
• Deuteronomy 16:19-12
• John 2:1-11

• Grab the R.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.
• Use the More to Be Podcast Reflection Guide to turn this episode into your own personal Bible study.
• Winter: A Journey of Stillness by Angela Sackett
• Everyday Welcome: Cozy Holidays by Angela Sackett
• Check out the 30 Gift Ideas Guide from More to Be

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Thank you for listening to the More to Be Podcast! While the ministry of More to Be came to an end in 2024, you can find more encouragement and support at StableMinded.us and listen to the StableMinded Podcast with Lisa Pulliam.

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What makes fear rise up in you, threatening to steal all joy?

Is it the kind of fear linked with anxiety, especially when life feels out of control?

Is it the fear that floods your emotions when you think about your loved ones getting hurt?

Maybe you're greatest fears are directly tied to what others think of you, like the fear of rejection or criticism.

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, Kalie and I chatted about our personal struggle with fear and the way God calls us to step out of our comfort zones, not in a risky and irresponsible way, but in response to God's perfect love. You'll find this episode packed with biblical application and a fresh perspective on how God's love really does expel fear. 

Stop borrowing trouble from tomorrow. Live in the moment. - Elisa

We might know the truth but hearing it from someone else. - Kalie

You don't have fear without anxiety. You don't have anxiety without fear. But you can bully the lies back with the truth. - Elisa

Pain shared is pain divided. Fear shared is fear divided. - Kalie

If we know that we are loved by God, why does anything else matter? - Elisa

We're evaluating God's love for us based on other's love for us. - Elisa

• 1 John 4
• Ephesians 6
• Romans 7

• Grab the R.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.
• Use the More to Be Podcast Reflection Guide to turn this episode into your own personal Bible study.
• Hear more of Leah's story and anxiety in this podcast and this post.

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If you've been blessed by this podcast, then hope you'll show your support by share it with your friends and family!

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The best way to support the ministry of More to Be & the More to Be Podcast is to become a More to Be Sisterhood Supporter! With your membership, you’ll gain access to exclusive free resources, special gifts, and advance notice on courses and special offerings. Click here for the special link just for podcast listeners.

Thank you for listening to the More to Be Podcast! While the ministry of More to Be came to an end in 2024, you can find more encouragement and support at StableMinded.us and listen to the StableMinded Podcast with Lisa Pulliam.

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Are you the mamma of angry kids?

Maybe you knew this was coming, as you recognized the trauma they have been through.

Or maybe you have been completely blindsided, wondering what in the world has caused this.

Either way, we're here to help you find a soft heart toward your angry kid.

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast,  I had the privilege of chatting with author, mother, and Christ-follower, Tricia Goyer about walking in faith through adoption and navigating the road of being a mom of angry kids. As you might imagine, there's no mom that wants to label her child "angry" much less carry that label for herself. Yet the reality is that angry is a part of our in-the-flesh experience.

Knowing what to do with the anger that rises up in our kids as well as in ourselves is vital to the emotional and spiritual health of our families.

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast,  I had the privilege of chatting with author, mother, and Christ-follower, Tricia Goyer about walking in faith through adoption and navigating the road of being a mom of angry kids. As you might imagine, there's no mom that wants to label her child "angry" much less carry that label for herself. Yet the reality is that angry is a part of our in-the-flesh experience.

Knowing what to do with the anger that rises up in our kids as well as in ourselves is vital to the emotional and spiritual health of our families.

Tricia offers deep biblical encouragement and practical ideas for bringing calm into the chaos when parenting angry kids through striving for your own soft heart. She shares openly about her own experiences in mothering angry kids as well as her adoption journey, which laid the foundation for writing her latest book, Calming Angry Kids: Help and Hope for Parents in the Whirlwind.

I am grateful for the opportunity to gain perspective from Tricia on how my own struggle with anger was impacted by my childhood trauma as well as glean helpful tips on how to continue to mother well when my kiddos struggle with anger, as we are prone to do.

While this episode is indeed about motherhood, the biblical applications we unpack in Ephesians 4 apply to all of us.

I hope and pray this episode will be one that frees you from guilt and inspires you with biblical hope.

God, whatever you want. Not what I want. - Tricia

Avoid the escalation. - Tricia

I needed to stop looking at myself from the perspective of not being "a good enough mom." - Elisa

My kids are not going to give me what I need. - Tricia

We have to ask God to soften our hearts toward our children. - Tricia

God's Word is your resource. - Elisa

• Psalm 139:23
• Ephesians 4

• Grab the R.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.
• Use the More to Be Podcast Reflection Guide to turn this episode into your own personal Bible study.
• Grow spiritually and relationally through the coach training course.

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If you've been blessed by this podcast, then hope you'll show your support by share it with your friends and family! We would also be so grateful for you to rate and review our podcast wherever you listen.

The best way to support the ministry of More to Be & the More to Be Podcast? is to become a More to Be Tribe Member. With your yearly or monthly membership, you’ll gain access to a library of biblical life application studies and worksheets, audio recordings. and video teachings with exclusive resources added each month. Click here for the special link just for podcast listeners.

Thank you for listening to the More to Be Podcast! While the ministry of More to Be came to an end in 2024, you can find more encouragement and support at StableMinded.us and listen to the StableMinded Podcast with Lisa Pulliam.

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Is it easy for you to count your blessings?

Or could you use some help in cultivating an attitude of gratitude all year long? 

There are certain seasons when everyday challenges make being thankful feel like an impossible feat. And for some of us, thankfulness isn't quite our personality bent. No matter how you're wired or what situation you find yourself in, this episode on Counting Your Blessings will be sure to inspire you as we focus on the gift of God's grace upon grace.

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, Kalie and I dig into the Word, turning to John 1 as the launching point for our chat about counting our blessings. I know that might not seem like a logical place to start, but it turns out to be a wonderful place to land as we ponder the abundance we find in Christ. Our conversation weaves in and out of ideas for how to practice gratitude in your life, specifically pointing to God's provisions and praising Him for them. You'll be inspired to count your blessings throughout the Thanksgiving season and all year long.

Suggestions for Counting Your Blessings

1. "How did God show up" Friday night tradition
2. Hi & Lows at Meal Time
3. Time Capsule at New Years
4. Stones of Remembrance with a vase and rocks
5. Photo Wall documenting God's faithfulness
6. Photo Documenting through social media

• John 1
• Psalm 78

Notable Links & Mentions

• Grab the R.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.
• Use the More to Be Podcast Reflection Guide to turn this episode into your own personal Bible study.
• Grow spiritually and relationally through the coach training course.

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If you've been blessed by this podcast, then hope you'll show your support by share it with your friends and family! We would also be so grateful for you to rate and review our podcast wherever you listen.

The best way to support the ministry of More to Be & the More to Be Podcast? is to become a More to Be Tribe Member. With your yearly or monthly membership, you’ll gain access to a library of biblical life application studies and worksheets, audio recordings. and video teachings with exclusive resources added each month. Click here for the special link just for podcast listeners.

Thank you for listening to the More to Be Podcast! While the ministry of More to Be came to an end in 2024, you can find more encouragement and support at StableMinded.us and listen to the StableMinded Podcast with Lisa Pulliam.

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Join us on this week's episode of the More to Be Podcast for to hear from our special guest, Jessica Smartt, a fellow author, blogger, and homeschooling mama, who has learned to cling to Jesus through her struggle with anxiety. Jessica and I chat about what that looks like to deal with anxiety with a wholly committed faith. She shared how her mom's response enabled her to see her need to get help as well as how her Bible-steeped upbringing has benefited her on this journey.

It was interesting to be on the other side of her story, as I completely identified with Jessica's mom, feeling ill-equipped to help my daughter, Leah, in her struggles with anxiety, long before we knew that is what it was. By the way, Leah gives her full blessing for me to share her story.

Before we dive into Jessica's story, we chat about homeschooling and curriculum. For those interested in what we mentioned, I included the links below.

• Romans 8
• John 6

• 40 Bible Verses to Calm an Anxious Heart {Free Download}
• Help for When You're Dealing with Anxiety 
• Three Ways to Help Your Teen Struggling with Anxiety
• The Ultimate List of Anxiety Resources from Jessica Smartt
• How to Introduce Your Child to Jesus from Jessica Smartt
• Grab the R.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.
• Use the More to Be Podcast Reflection Guide to turn this episode into your own personal Bible study.
• Curious about creating a Titus 2 homeschooling approach? I can help you map that out using the Project Action Plan!
• Homeschool Curriculum Mentions: Sonlight, Apologia, Story of the World, Classical Conversations.
• Grow spiritually and relationally through the coach training course.

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If you've been blessed by this podcast, then hope you'll show your support by share it with your friends and family! We would also be so grateful for you to rate and review our podcast wherever you listen.

The best way to support the ministry of More to Be & the More to Be Podcast? is to become a More to Be Tribe Member. With your yearly or monthly membership, you’ll gain access to a library of biblical life application studies and worksheets, audio recordings. and video teachings with exclusive resources added each month. Click here for the special link just for podcast listeners.

Thank you for listening to the More to Be Podcast! While the ministry of More to Be came to an end in 2024, you can find more encouragement and support at StableMinded.us and listen to the StableMinded Podcast with Lisa Pulliam.

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Are you tired? Weary of doing good? Ready to quit because the effort doesn't seem worth it?

God is not yet done in your story. He's not ignoring your perseverance. In fact, you are growing this very minute. 

Join us on this week's episode of the More to Be Podcast for a chat on what it means to continue to "do good" even when the results don't seem to come quickly. With Kalie Kelch joining again for our discussion on this month's R.A.W. Scripture Study, we open up to Galatians 6 to uncover what a harvest can look like as we persevere in our faith. We talk about everything from camping to motherhood to not becoming the "savior" and fighting the comparison trap. It's an episode full of stories and searching the Scripture for practical life application. 

• Galatians 6
• Luke 5:31-32

• Grab the R.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.
• Use the More to Be Podcast Reflection Guide to turn this episode into your own personal Bible study.
• Grow spiritually and relationally through the coach training course.

Listen on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify

If you've been blessed by this podcast, then hope you'll show your support by share it with your friends and family! We would also be so grateful for you to rate and review our podcast wherever you listen.

The best way to support the ministry of More to Be & the More to Be Podcast? is to become a More to Be Tribe Member. With your yearly or monthly membership, you’ll gain access to a library of biblical life application studies and worksheets, audio recordings. and video teachings with exclusive resources added each month. Click here for the special link just for podcast listeners.

Thank you for listening to the More to Be Podcast! While the ministry of More to Be came to an end in 2024, you can find more encouragement and support at StableMinded.us and listen to the StableMinded Podcast with Lisa Pulliam.

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