More to Be Podcast

On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, Elisa Pulliam is joined by author, speaker, and friend, Crystal Stine, for the Unblinded Faith Series, inspired by Elisa's newest devotional book, Unblinded Faith: Gaining Spiritual Sight Through Believing God's Word.

Meet Crystal Stine

Crystal has a heart for encouraging women to live authentic lives, online and in real life and offers a unique perspective as a small-town writer who has learned from her internet community how to build real life community. Her heart is to encourage, equip and inspire women of all ages to embrace a work hard, rest well lifestyle that honors God with their every day, small moment obedience. Her first book, Holy Hustle: Embracing a Work Hard, Rest Well Lifestyle, releases June 5, 2018. You can connect with Crystal online at crystalstine.me, learn more about her book at holyhustlebook.com, or find her on Instagram @crystalstine.

On this episode, Be Holy and Humble, Elisa and Crystal chat about what it looks like to face trials with faith and challenges with humble grace. Crystal shares how she came into the faith as a teenager and what it's meant to live it out as a mom, wife, and in ministry. Together, they look at Colossians 3, considering the life of "putting on" and "taking off," especially when things like ministry and work don't go your way and you're left disappointed with a wounded heart. You'll find this episode filled with the encouragement to embrace both the hustle of work and holiness of rest in light of Crystal's new book, Holy Hustle.

God is still doing a new thing. He is not yet done with us. - Crystal

It's not about me. It's about God's work. - Crystal

Failures are not Stop Signs, they are stepping stones. - Crystal

God knows what He has coming up next. So let's not take the small moments for granted. - Crystal

There is a way out of the pit. It's the goal of where God intended to take you. - Elisa

Faith is the thing we have to cling to when we're in the deepest part of the trial. - Elisa

We can flee. We fight. We can have faith. - Crystal

We've got to look at Scripture in the context of Scripture. - Elisa

We need to work without shame and rest without guilt. - Crystal

God has created us to work, which is a result of our faith in action. - Crystal

We can't think biblically and live transformed if we're not in the Word. - Elisa

Whatever the work you do, there is a need and a purpose. So grab a piece of paper and right down all the work that you do and then give thanks to God for that work. Give it back to Him. Ask Him to show you how to serve and rest

• Get your copy of Unblinded Faith wherever books are sold. Don't forget to grab the companion journal when you order from Amazon.

• Curious about how the Life Coaching might help you? Learn more about it here! And ask for the $25 special discount for More to Be Podcast Listeners.

• Get a copy of Holy Hustle here.

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This is the last in our Unblinded Faith Series! Let us know what you think of our podcast by completing our short survey here.

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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On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, Elisa Pulliam is joined by fellow author, Katie Bennett, for the Unblinded Faith Series, inspired by Elisa's newest devotional book, Unblinded Faith: Gaining Spiritual Sight Through Believing God's Word.

Meet Katie Bennett

Katie Bennett is the author of Heavenly Minded Mom and the creator of the Embracing a Simpler Life blog and podcast, where she encourages women stop loving the world and instead follow Jesus with everything they've got. She and her husband Mitch live in a small town in rural Missouri with their three young children. Connect with Katie at Embracing a Simpler Life and find her new book at Heavenly Minded Mom.

On this episode, Be Heavenly Minded, we talk about what it looks like to live life in light of eternity. Katie shares how her life took a shift from perfect to anxiety-ridden, and how an eternal perspective inspired a new way of living. Together, Elisa and Katie dive into Hebrews 12, as they consider how to live a life of faith in the midst of the unknown and under the strain of suffering. You'll find this episode packed with encouragement, story-telling, and Scriptures to spur you on to think biblically and live transformed. 

f you allow yourself to be distracted by the things of this world, anxiety will grow. - Katie

I never thought I could get past the stronghold of what people thought of me, but I did. - Katie

I had to switch my perspective from earthly security to eternal promises. - Elisa

Your will, God, is for us to be more and more like Jesus. - Elisa

My job is to be faithful in running the race. - Katie

God is calling us to radical faith lived out everyday in light of eternity. - Elisa

Read the Gospel of Matthew through the lens of an eternal perspective to see our present reality compared to what is to come.

• Get your copy of Unblinded Faith wherever books are sold. Don't forget to grab the companion journal when you order from Amazon.

• Curious about how the Life Coaching might help you? Learn more about it here! And ask for the $25 special discount for More to Be Podcast Listeners.

• Grab your copy of Be Heavenly Minded here.

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The Unblinded Faith Series will release each Monday in one full-length episode as opposed to our usual two-part episodes. If you prefer the original format of two 20-minute segments released on Monday/Tuesdays, let us know by completing our short survey here.

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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On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, Elisa Pulliam is joined by fellow author and friend, Jen Schmidt, for the Unblinded Faith Series, inspired by Elisa's newest devotional book, Unblinded Faith: Gaining Spiritual Sight Through Believing God's Word.

Meet Jen Schmidt

For the last decade, Jen Schmidt has been encouraging, challenging, and cheering on women to embrace both the beauty and bedlam of their everyday lives on her popular lifestyle blog, Balancing Beauty and Bedlam. With a variety of topics—from easy dinner ideas and personal finance to leaving a legacy—Jen equips others to live life to its fullest, reminding them it's the little things that really are the big things in life.A popular speaker, worship leader and founder/host of the annual Becoming Conference, Jen shares with humor and authenticity as she invites others to join her on this bumpy, beautiful life journey. She lives in North Carolina with her husband, five children, a few too many animals, and an available sofa for anyone who needs it. Connect with Jen on Facebook and check out her book, Just Open the Door. 

In this episode, Be the Open Door, Jen shares how she's inherited a mindset and habit of biblical hospitality, modeled by her parents. You'll soon discover that both Jen and Elisa are passionate about opening the door not only to their homes but also their hearts, as they heed God's leading to extend welcome and create a culture of community. You'll hear the practical ways they approach biblical hospitality, not getting distracted or derailed by what they can't do, rather looking for what God can do. Grab your Bibles and open to 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16, for a fresh look at the idea of hospitality in a world desperate for community. 

• Get your copy of Unblinded Faith wherever books are sold. Don't forget to grab the companion journal when you order from Amazon.

• Curious about how the Life Coaching might help you? Learn more about it here! And ask for the $25 special discount for More to Be Podcast Listeners.

• Grab your copy of Just Open the Door by Jen Schmidt.

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Angela on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and Everyday Welcome

The Unblinded Faith Series will release each Monday in one full-length episode as opposed to our usual two-part episodes. If you prefer the original format of two 20-minute segments released on Monday/Tuesdays, let us know by completing our short survey here.

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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On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, Elisa Pulliam is joined by fellow author and friend, Gwen Smith, for the Unblinded Faith Series, inspired by Elisa's newest devotional book, Unblinded Faith: Gaining Spiritual Sight Through Believing God's Word.

Gwen Smith is an author, speaker, worship leader, songwriter and volleyball enthusiast who lives in sunny North Carolina and has been married to her hunky college honey, Brad, for 24 years. They are tired parents to three tall, competitive-sport-playing young people, ages 17-21, who keep them on their toes and on their knees.Her online friends meet at GwenSmith.net to connect and be encouraged, and her goal is to help women know and trust God more. Gwen’s latest book, I Want It ALL, encourages readers to “press on to take possession of God’s promises,” and comes complete with a Bible study guide and questions for reflection. Gwen speaks, leads worship, and eats potato chips at women’s events everywhere, and she is a co-founder of the conference and devotional ministry Girlfriends in God.

In this episode, Be Strong and Steadfast,  Gwen shares with us how her journey of faith began strong, went off course, and has returned to a full embrace of Jesus and His Word as well as the way prayer can look different for each of us. After considering the story, commands, and promises found Joshua 1:1-9, Gwen describes the rather traumatic fire that burned down her house and God's provisions throughout that trial. She and Elisa round out their chat with an unexpected turn, considering what it looks like to run the spiritual race in spite of opposition and the similarities to what we experience in our earthly bodies, touching upon Galatians 3:3 and Joshua 1:8.

• Get your copy of Unblinded Faith wherever books are sold. Don't forget to grab the companion journal when you order from Amazon.

• Curious about how the Life Coaching might help you? Learn more about it here! And ask for the $25 special discount for More to Be Podcast Listeners.

• Want to use the R.A.W. Scripture Study Method? Find it here.

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The Unblinded Faith Series will release each Monday in one full-length episode as opposed to our usual two-part episodes. If you prefer the original format of two 20-minute segments released on Monday/Tuesdays, let us know by completing our short survey here.

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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On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, Elisa Pulliam is joined by fellow author and friend, Jennifer Dukes Lee, in the kick off for the Unblinded Faith Series, inspired by Elisa's newest devotional book, Unblinded Faith: Gaining Spiritual Sight Through Believing God's Word. 

Jennifer is the author of The Happiness Dare and Love Idol. She is a popular blogger, writer for Dayspring’s (in)courage, and a speaker at women’s conferences across the United States. Her words have been featured on numerous podcasts, radio programs, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Fox News Opinion, the Des Moines Register, and Today’s Christian Woman.

A former news reporter for several Midwestern newspapers, Jennifer still loves to chase a great story. Nowadays, however, she prefers to write about the remarkably good news of Jesus Christ. She clings to the hope of the Cross and is passionate about sharing the gospel through story. She believes in miracles; she is one. She marvels at God’s unrelenting grace for people who mess up—stumbling sinners like her, who have been made whole through Christ.

Jennifer and her husband live on the Lee family farm, where they raise crops, pigs, and two humans. She attends a small country church where some Sundays you’ll find her spinning tunes as the church deejay. She’s a big fan of dark chocolate, emojis, eighties music, bright lipstick, and Netflix binges. She wants to live life in such a way that you can’t help but want more of Jesus.

In this episode, Be Happy, Jennifer shares the journey of how she discovered that happiness is actually a part of God's design for our lives. She and Elisa chat about the Parable of the Talents, found in Matthew 25:14-30, and her Happiness Style Assessment can help us embrace the way God designed us to experience happiness.

Writing about faith is how I make sense of the world around me. - Jennifer

It is my nature to ask why, and I've come to accept that? - Jennifer

Silent doubts rarely find answers. - Jennifer

Continuing to move forward, confident that God's purposes will prevail. - Elisa

Making daily decisions with confidences in God's purposes . . . that's a life of unblinded faith. - Elisa

We are entrusted by God with this . . . life. - Elisa

God is kind and loving, wanting His children to be in the protection of His fold. - Elisa

God, show me who you really are! - Elisa

Happiness is not the opposite of holiness. - Jennifer

We need to take back happiness. - Jennifer

1. Go take the Happiness Style Quiz to be affirmed in who you are!
2. Take a few minutes to prayerfully consider how you're stewarding your talents. Are you willing to receive and steward what God has given you to the best of your abilities?

• Get your copy of Unblinded Faith wherever books are sold. Don't forget to grab the companion journal when you order from Amazon.

• Curious about how the Highlands Ability Battery might be good for you? Learn more about it here! And ask for the $25 special discount for More to Be Podcast Listeners.

Subscribe on iTunes.

We love your support in reviewing and rating our podcast. The more reviews, the greater chance others will find us.

1. Select the show on iTunes. Make sure you are on the show’s page.
2. Click “Ratings and Reviews” under the podcast name.
3. Click “Write a Review” under the Customer Reviews section.
4. Write and submit your review! Thank you so much!

Connect with us!

Elisa on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and the More to Be Tribe

Angela on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and Everyday Welcome

The Unblinded Faith Series will release each Monday in one full-length episode as opposed to our usual two-part episodes. If you prefer the original format of two 20-minute segments released on Monday/Tuesdays, let us know for our future episodes.

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 Elisa Pulliam and Angela Sackett on this episode of the More to Be Podcast as they continue to look at what it means to "Be Unblinded," inspired by Elisa's newest devotional book, Unblinded Faith: Gaining Spiritual Sight Through Believing God's Word. Elisa picks up at 2 Corinthians 4:7, So grab your Bible and be inspired to live out your faith through seeking God for His work every day.

HIGHLIGHTS

We just don't have it all together. What freedom to be the underdog.

Bible reading is the daily discipline, effort, and focus, so that at the moment we need it, we'll be prepared. - Elisa

We do not need to know the answers to trust God. - Elisa

But God, in you, there is hope. - Elisa

An eternal perspective helps you to live knowing this difficult season will come to an end. - Angela

Release to the Lord everything, because He loves you. - Elisa

If our identity is as the beloved children of God, then why wouldn't we release everything to Him. - Elisa

A truggle . . . our struggle in a trial . . . but God is there. -Elisa

Preach to your own heart. - Angela

You are good, God, you are good. - Angela

Joy and sorrow go hand in hand. - Angela

Can we see the Lord, even in a dark place, through knowing Him so well we can find Him anywhere?  - Angela

Jesus is God's Word.

If we don't feel God's presence, are we spending time with Him in His Word? - Elisa

Do we want the legacy that says, "She believed in God!"? - Elisa

Does the rhythm of our lives mimic the heartbeat of God? - Elisa

CHALLENGE QUESTIONS

1. Are you struggling with spiritual blindness? Does it have to do with a hardened heart? Look at Ezekiel 36:26 and Luke 6:45.
2. What action steps do you need to take in response to what you heard today?

RELATED CONTENT

• Get your copy of Unblinded Faith wherever books are sold. Preorder bonuses available through April 30, 2018 here. Don't forget to grab the companion journal when you order from Amazon.
• Looking for more information about the Biblical Mentoring Intensive? Learn more here.

CONNECT WITH US

• Elisa on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and the More to Be Tribe
• Angela on Instagram, Facebook,Twitter, Pinterest and Everyday Welcome

Thanks for listening! We appreciate your reviews and spreading the word about our podcast!

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 Elisa Pulliam and Angela Sackett on this episode of the More to Be Podcast as they begin to look at what it means to "Be Unblinded," inspired by Elisa's newest devotional book, Unblinded Faith: Gaining Spiritual Sight Through Believing God's Word. Elisa not only shares the backstory behind her book but also unpacks the first part of 2 Corinthians 4! So grab your Bible and be inspired to live out your faith through seeking God for His work every day. 

HIGHLIGHTS

It's not my job to unblind people. It's God's job. - Elisa

There is a very real tension between Satan, who is god of this world, and Jesus who is God of our hearts and promise of eternity. - Elisa

By the power of the Holy Spirit, God will remove our blinders. - Angela

The goal is to immerse ourselves in the Word. - Elisa & Angela

My hope is that no one will remember and my words, but have a fresh encounter with God and His Word. - Elisa

We don't want others to believe in us, but to believe in God's Word is truth. - Elisa

We're His servants. It's not about us.

What happens with cracks, is that the light shines out. - Elisa

There's no need for a potter if we have it all put together. - Angela

You know something about the maker when you feel the imperfection. - Angela

CHALLENGE QUESTIONS

1. Are you struggling with spiritual blindness?
2. Is there any area in your heart that is hardened? What would it take to get a soft heart for the Lord to work in and through? 

RELATED CONTENT

• Get your copy of Unblinded Faith wherever books are sold. Preorder bonuses available through April 30, 2018 here. Don't forget to grab the companion journal when you order from Amazon.
• Wondering about Meet the New You? Find it here!
• Curious about Elisa's testimony in overcoming anger? Listen to Be Transformed, Part 1 and Part 2.

CONNECT WITH US

• Elisa on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and the More to Be Tribe
• Angela on Instagram, Facebook,Twitter, Pinterest and Everyday Welcome

Thanks for listening! We appreciate your reviews and spreading the word about our podcast!

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 Elisa Pulliam and Angela Sackett as they consider what it means to be Better Together on this episode of the More to Be Podcast. In this part three, they look at what it means to stand side-by-side as friends. To follow along, open your Bible to Ecclesiastes 4, Colossians 3:12-16, Nehemiah 3.

HIGHLIGHTS

The bond that we crave comes through crisis, not joy. - Elisa

We can't do it by ourselves. We have to come together. - Angela

God has a bigger vision for our friendships then we even get. - Angela

It's not territorial. We're doing this together to build the kingdom. - Elisa

CHALLENGE QUESTIONS

1. How can you be intentional with your friendships right now to turn from toe-to-toe or face-to-face to side-by-side?
2. Who can you stand back-to-back with and conquer as a triple braided chord with Jesus?

RELATED CONTENT

• Would you like to be a better friend? Gain the kind of communication skills that can make all the difference through the Life Coach Training Course.
• Want to create a space for gathering friends together?  Consider this practical and inspiring resource from Angela!

CONNECT WITH US

• Elisa on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and the More to Be Tribe
• Angela on Instagram, Facebook,Twitter, Pinterest and Everyday Welcome

Thanks for listening! We appreciate your reviews and spreading the word about our podcast!

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 Elisa Pulliam and Angela Sackett as they consider what it means to be Better Together on this episode of the More to Be Podcast. In this part, Elisa shares a story of learning how to value friendships, even if they only last a short time, and the importance of doing life with others. Open your Bible to James 4, as Elisa and Angela unpack the life application principles found in this passage.

HIGHLIGHTS

Better to love and experience loss than to never love at all.

There is something about doing something together that is part of God's design. - Elisa

It didn't happen because it was easy. It happened because we pursued it, even though it was hard. - Elisa

Are we craving friendship with the world? - Elisa

Where is our allegiance? - Elisa

What is our motive in relationships? - Angela

There are times when we will be in unhealthy relationships that we need to walk away from. - Angela

It's one thing to forgive for "slamming my hand in the door," and another thing to stick your hand back into it. - Angela

Is this relationship toxic in a way that it causes me to not be the mom, wife, woman that God intended? - Elisa

We have to discern whether we are in a challenging relationship versus an unhealthy one. - Elisa

CHALLENGE QUESTIONS

1. Who can you build a deeper friendship with by having a weekly check-in?
2. Is there a friendship in which there was wounding that needs the house analogy or the care of a counselor?

RELATED CONTENT

• Would you like to be a better friend? Gain the kind of communication skills that can make all the difference through the Life Coach Training Course.
• Want to create a space for gathering friends together?  Consider this practical and inspiring resource from Angela!
• Want to dive deeper into the House Analogy? This is the resource you're looking for.

CONNECT WITH US

• Elisa on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and the More to Be Tribe
• Angela on Instagram, Facebook,Twitter, Pinterest and Everyday Welcome

Thanks for listening! We appreciate your reviews and spreading the word about our podcast!

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 Elisa Pulliam and Angela Sackett as they consider what it means to be Better Together on this episode of the More to Be Podcast. In this part, Elisa and Angela talk about the challenges of making and sustaining friendships, as well as how to deal with hurts and conflict. Open your Bible to 1 Chronicles 17, as Elisa and Angela unpack the life application principles found in this passage.

HIGHLIGHTS

Grieving what was, accepting what is, and looking forward to what is to come. - Elisa

You may not be the one called to build "the temple." - Angela

We need to make sure what we're speaking to each other is validated in God's character. - Angela

Are we spending time with friends who will point us back to the truth of His Word? - Angela

It's so much better to ask questions than give advice. - Elisa

Is this a set up for someone else's step up? - Elisa

Be unto me Your will. Do what you want, God! - Angela

CHALLENGE QUESTIONS

1. Is God calling you away from or toward something?
2. How can you praise God for His goodness, work, promises, and character right where you are?

RELATED CONTENT

• Would you like to be a better friend? Gain the kind of communication skills that can make all the difference through the Life Coach Training Course.
• Want to create a space for gathering friends together? Consider this practical and inspiring resource from Angela!

CONNECT WITH US

• Elisa on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and the More to Be Tribe
• Angela on Instagram, Facebook,Twitter, Pinterest and Everyday Welcome

Thanks for listening! We appreciate your reviews and spreading the word about our podcast!

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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