Rhythms for Life

Today we sat down with Dr. Stephanie Shackelford and Bill Denzel to talk about the idea of purpose, calling, and meaning. When looking at our mental health, it is essential that we take a holistic approach and evaluate our vocational health as well. Stephanie and Bill share about their own personal journeys of unveiling their God-given gifts, and next steps that we can take on the same path. For more on this topic, you can find their new book out now, You On Purpose: Discover Your Calling and Create the Life You Were Meant to Live.

• Tomorrow kicks off our annual Culture Summit with Q Ideas! Use code RFL20 for 20% off your digital pass.
• If someone you know is navigating this idea of finding their purpose, share this episode with them! As Stephanie said, it needs to happen in community. Thank you for listening and following along!

In today's episode, we are bringing back our friend Andy Crouch to continue the conversation about the role of technology in our lives. Coming off of his previous work on technology in the family, Andy shares with us his vision for the future  and how we can navigate the tension of its benefits and challenges. He lets us in on some perspective shifts we can make today in order to use technology in a healthy way. To hear more on this topic, you can find Andy's new book out now: The Life We're Looking For: Reclaiming Relationship in a Technological World.

• We will be hosting our annual Culture Summit April 28-29 and would love for you to join us! Use code RFL20 for 20% off any registration. 
• As we seek to live from a rhythm of rest, we must begin by spending time with God. Abide has created practical and beautiful tools to help us remain in the Word. 
• Join our email community for encouragement, advice, and to submit questions for the RFL podcast. 
• Thank you for listening! We would love for you to follow and leave a review so we can continue to reach others with these conversations. 

For the past 16 years, Gabe and Rebekah have hosted timely conversations to equip Christians with how to navigate current culture through our organization Q Ideas and our annual Culture Summit. We believe this year’s gathering will both challenge and encourage you to think well about our changing cultural landscape and this podcast episode explains why.

The Culture Summit virtual experience brings these relevant conversations into your home or office on April 28-29 (along with 30 days to watch back on-demand). Our 9 and 18-minute talk format allows us to cover 40 unique topics about where our world is headed and gives you a way to create dialogue with friends and family around some of the more challenging issues we face.

Register now and use the code RFL20 to save 20% on each registration.
 

This week on the podcast, we are chatting with Ruth Schwenk and Karen Ehman about how to walk through pain with peace. Ruth and Karen share honestly about their own seasons of grief and trials, and the rhythms that have helped them in knowing who God is. This is a timely message for what we have walked through as a culture these past few years, and we can't wait for you to hear it. Ruth and Karen dive more into this topic in their new devotional, Trusting God in All the Things: 90 Devotions for Finding Peace in Your Everyday. 

• Our next Rhythms Retreat will be held October 21-24 at Lost Valley Ranch. If you missed this one, we would love to see you in the Fall! Register now to lock in the early bird rates. 
• As we seek to live from a rhythm of rest, that begins from time with God. Our friends at Abide have created such practical and beautiful tools to help us remain in the Word.
• Join our email community for encouragement, advice, and to submit questions for the RFL podcast. 
• Thank you for listening! We would love for you to follow and leave a review so we can continue to reach others with these conversations. 

Today I sat down with Jordan Dooley for an important and real conversation about what happens when our life does not look the way we hoped. Jordan vulnerably shares about the unexpected challenges she's faced, the strategy she used to reevaluate her goals, and the priorities she uncovered in that process. I believe this is a needed conversation, and I pray it would encourage you to enjoy your life, even if it doesn't look the way you planned. Jordan dives further into these stories in her new book, Embrace Your Almost: Find Clarity and Contentment in the In-Betweens, Not-Quites, and Unknowns. 

• We are in week two of our Spring tech-detox challenge, will you join us? Less Scrolling More Strolling was designed to help us look up from our phones and see what God has to show us in the beauty of seasons.
• As we look ahead to the summer, one of Joy's favorite places to visit is Pine Cove. They create a Christ-centered and seriously fun environment for your kids encounter the love of God. Use code RHYTHMS250 for $250 off any new overnight youth camp registration. 
• Join our email community for encouragement, advice, and to submit questions for the RFL podcast!
• Thank you for listening! Be sure to follow and leave a review so we can continue to invite others into these conversations. 

Happy first week of Spring! Today we are sitting down with Chris Nikic, the first man with down syndrome to complete an Ironman triathlon, and his father Nik. Together we discuss how Chris overcame the mental and physical pain of training to accomplish his goals, and the rhythms he implements to become 1% better each day. There is so much we can take away from this conversation and apply to our daily lives.

• If you are looking to enter the Spring season with intention, join us in a two-week tech detox. Less Scrolling More Strolling was designed to help us look up, away from our phones, and see what God has to show us in the beauty of seasons.
• To hear more from Gabe on this topic, you can check out his article, In Defense of Down Syndrome Children, Like My Son.
• You can find Chris's book out now, 1% Better: Reaching My Full Potential and How You Can Too.
• As we aim to live fueled by a rhythm of rest, we have partnered with Abide. Their resources are a tangible way to experience the beauty of God's Word.
• Join our email community for encouragement, advice, and to submit questions for the RFL podcast!
• Thank you for listening! Be sure to follow and leave a review so we can continue to reach others with these conversations. 

Our dear friend Ann Voskamp joins us today for an honest conversation about her journey to understanding God as the Way Maker. In vulnerability, Ann shares personal testimonies of a season of isolation and a marriage almost lost. She lets us in on practical rhythms and how God has led her through the obstacles into the wonder of his miracles. To hear more from Ann, you can find her new book out now- WayMaker: Finding the Way to the Life You've Always Dreamed Of.

• You can download 30 of my favorite verses for anxiety. These have been so helpful to myself and my family as we interrupt anxiety with gratitude.
• Pine Cove summer camps are one of Joy's favorite places! They create a fun and Christ-centered environment for your kids to enjoy this summer. Use code RHYTHMS250 for $250 off any new overnight youth camp registration.
• Join our email community for encouragement, advice, and to submit questions for the RFL podcast.
• Thank you for listening! We are praying that this conversation would help you feel seen, loved, and trust that God can make a way.

On today's podcast, I am sharing some of my heart about what we can do when we've lost our sense of passion and zeal. I am praying that it would be sweet for you and I to trust in Jesus.

For our interview, I sat down with Jasmine Holmes to talk about how we can learn from those who have gone before us. Her new book, Carved in Ebony, Lessons from the Black Women Who Shape Us, takes a look at the black women who contributed to the growth of the church. Jasmine lets us in on her own journey of writing this book and how it has shifted her perspective on advocacy.

• There are only a handful of spots left on our Rhythms for Couples retreat at Lost Valley Ranch. Register now to get away with us April 3-6. 
• As we aim to start our days from a place of rest, we have loved partnering with Abide Bibles. They have created both practical and beautiful tools to help us abide in the true vine, Jesus. 
• Join our email community for encouragement, advice, and to submit questions for the Rhythms for Life podcast. 
• Follow along with Rebekah on social media! @rebekahlyons on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
• Thank you for listening! Be sure to follow and leave a review so we can continue to connect with you.

Jess Johnston and Amy Weatherly join us to talk about building deep, authentic friendships. Together we discuss the necessity of community as people made in the image of a relational God. Jess and Amy share practical tips for making new friends, as well as investing in those who are right in front of us. To hear more from them on this topic, you can find their new book out now: I'll Be There (But Wearing Sweatpants), Finding Unfiltered, Real-Life Friendships in This Crazy, Chaotic World. 

• There are only a few spots left on our Rhythms for Couples retreat! Register now to get away with us April 3-6.
• Join our email community for encouragement, advice, and to submit questions for the Rhythms for Life podcast.
• Follow along with Rebekah on social media! @rebekahlyons on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
• Thank you for listening! Be sure to follow and leave a review so we can continue to invite others into the conversation.

Our dear friend Trina McNeilly joins us with a timely message about dealing with overwhelm. In our conversation, we unpack what it means to be overcomers in Christ while daily fighting for truth in our thought lives. Trina shares some practical tips about taking inventory, battling anxiety, and nurturing our inner homes. 

• If you'd like to hear more from Trina on this topic, her new book is out now! Unclutter Your Soul: Overcome What Overwhelms You
• I have loved starting off the podcast with some time in Scripture. Abide is a great resource to get in the rhythm of spending time in God's Word. Let's run fueled from a place of rest together. 
• We love to partner with Pine Cove summer camps. Their Christ-centered camps are a family favorite, Joy always has a blast! Use code RHYTHMS250 for $250 off any overnight youth camp
• Join our email community for encouragement, advice, and to submit questions for the Rhythms for Life podcast.
• Follow along with Rebekah on social media! @rebekahlyons on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
• Thank you for listening! Be sure to follow and leave a review so we can continue to invite others into these conversations.