How do we connect our being and doing to create a Rule of Life? In this episode, we are continuing our series on a Modern Day Rule of Life as we begin to break down the definition so you can begin creating your own. We’ll talk about how our habits and behaviors can become a routine and then a natural rhythm that frees mental space to notice God. We already have patterns to the way we live, so the goal is intentionality, starting small, and returning to the rule without striving or perfection. We also talk about the importance of discerning with God as we connect with our unique design and the values that matter to us.Our definition of a Modern Day Rule of Life: “A rule of life is a commitment to live your life in a pattern of behaviors, rhythms, and routines. It is crafted through discernment, in partnership with God, as you consider the way God designed you and the values He has inscribed on your heart. Once discovered and written, it serves as a tool and framework that can help you make decisions for your life and determine how best to order and align your days.” (from Do What Matters by Teresa McCloy) Take the Needs and Values Assessment This assessment will help you name what you uniquely need and value, and will help you gain clarity on your next steps. <a href="https://byf.therealifeprocess.com/rlp-needs-values-assessment-review-session-checkout471466">CLICK HERE</a> to learn more.00:00 Welcome and Series Setup 00:58 Rule of Life Trellis 01:56 Definition Readthrough 02:59 Commitment and Patterns 04:33 Breakfast Routine Example 08:01 From Habits to Spiritual Rhythms 10:43 Intentionality and Starting Small 11:47 Making Space to Notice God 16:37 Discernment With God 18:19 Needs, Values, and Design 22:09 Not Perfection or Control 25:19 Joyful Rule of Life Wrap Up 27:25 Closing and Next EpisodeLIFE MAPPING TOOLS Gain clarity at life’s transitions and know yourself and God better through our visual life maps.<a href="https://www.onelifemaps.com/products/"> CLICK HERE</a> to learn more about oneLife Maps. Now available digitally, and in Spanish! JOIN OUR FREE COMMUNITY <a href="https://login.circle.so/sign_up?post_login_redirect=%2Fhome&request_host=therealifeprocesscommunity.circle.so&user%5Binvitation_token%5D=">CLICK HERE</a> to become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa & Lindsay and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE. READ TERESA’S BOOK Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at<a href="https://www.therealifeprocess.com/book"> DoWhatMattersBook.com</a>. About Teresa McCloy: Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of<a href="https://www.therealifeprocess.com/"> the REALIFE Process®</a>, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives.She lives with her husband of over four decades on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens, and traveling as much as possible. Connect with Teresa on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/realifeprocess"> Facebook</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/teresa.mccloy/"> Instagram</a>.About Lindsay Sterchi: Lindsay Sterchi is the Spiritual Formation Director at the REALIFE Process®. She also writes about habits and rhythms for the Mind, Body, and Soul for a holistic approach to spiritual growth and formation at<a href="http://lindsaysterchi.substack.com"> lindsaysterchi.substack.com</a>.She lives with her husband Tyler and junior high-age twin daughters. She has an M.A. in Transformational Leadership from Bethel Seminary, and her background is in church ministry. When she’s not working or spending time with her family, you’re most likely to find her reading a good book. Connect with Lindsay on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/lindsaysterchi"> Facebook</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lindsaysterchi/"> Instagram</a>.

How do we connect our being and doing to create a Rule of Life? In this episode, we are continuing our series on a Modern Day Rule of Life as we begin to break down the definition so you can begin creating your own. We’ll talk about how our habits and behaviors can become a routine and then a natural rhythm that frees mental space to notice God. We already have patterns to the way we live, so the goal is intentionality, starting small, and returning to the rule without striving or perfection. We also talk about the importance of discerning with God as we connect with our unique design and the values that matter to us. Our definition of a Modern Day Rule of Life: “A rule of life is a commitment to live your life in a pattern of behaviors, rhythms, and routines. It is crafted through discernment, in partnership with God, as you consider the way God designed you and the values He has inscribed on your heart. Once discovered and written, it serves as a tool and framework that can help you make decisions for your life and determine how best to order and align your days.” (from Do What Matters by Teresa McCloy) Take the Needs and Values Assessment This assessment will help you name what you uniquely need and value, and will help you gain clarity on your next steps. CLICK HERE to learn more. 00:00 Welcome and Series Setup 00:58 Rule of Life Trellis 01:56 Definition Readthrough 02:59 Commitment and Patterns 04:33 Breakfast Routine Example 08:01 From Habits to Spiritual Rhythms 10:43 Intentionality and Starting Small 11:47 Making Space to Notice God 16:37 Discernment With God 18:19 Needs, Values, and Design 22:09 Not Perfection or Control 25:19 Joyful Rule of Life Wrap Up 27:25 Closing and Next Episode LIFE MAPPING TOOLS Gain clarity at life’s transitions and know yourself and God better through our visual life maps. CLICK HERE to learn more about oneLife Maps. Now available digitally, and in Spanish! JOIN OUR FREE COMMUNITY CLICK HERE to become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa & Lindsay and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE. READ TERESA’S BOOK Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com. About Teresa McCloy: Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives. She lives with her husband of over four decades on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens, and traveling as much as possible. Connect with Teresa on Facebook or Instagram. About Lindsay Sterchi: Lindsay Sterchi is the Spiritual Formation Director at the REALIFE Process®. She also writes about habits and rhythms for the Mind, Body, and Soul for a holistic approach to spiritual growth and formation at lindsaysterchi.substack.com. She lives with her husband Tyler and junior high-age twin daughters. She has an M.A. in Transformational Leadership from Bethel Seminary, and her background is in church ministry. When she’s not working or spending time with her family, you’re most likely to find her reading a good book. Connect with Lindsay on Facebook or Instagram.

How do we connect our being and doing to create a Rule of Life? In this episode, we are continuing our series on a Modern Day Rule of Life as we begin to break down the definition so you can begin creating your own. We’ll talk about how our habits and behaviors can become a routine and then a natural rhythm that frees mental space to notice God. We already have patterns to the way we live, so the goal is intentionality, starting small, and returning to the rule without striving or perfection. We also talk about the importance of discerning with God as we connect with our unique design and the values that matter to us.Our definition of a Modern Day Rule of Life: “A rule of life is a commitment to live your life in a pattern of behaviors, rhythms, and routines. It is crafted through discernment, in partnership with God, as you consider the way God designed you and the values He has inscribed on your heart. Once discovered and written, it serves as a tool and framework that can help you make decisions for your life and determine how best to order and align your days.” (from Do What Matters by Teresa McCloy) Take the Needs and Values Assessment This assessment will help you name what you uniquely need and value, and will help you gain clarity on your next steps. <a href="https://byf.therealifeprocess.com/rlp-needs-values-assessment-review-session-checkout471466" rel="noopener noreferrer">CLICK HERE</a> to learn more.00:00 Welcome and Series Setup 00:58 Rule of Life Trellis 01:56 Definition Readthrough 02:59 Commitment and Patterns 04:33 Breakfast Routine Example 08:01 From Habits to Spiritual Rhythms 10:43 Intentionality and Starting Small 11:47 Making Space to Notice God 16:37 Discernment With God 18:19 Needs, Values, and Design 22:09 Not Perfection or Control 25:19 Joyful Rule of Life Wrap Up 27:25 Closing and Next EpisodeLIFE MAPPING TOOLS Gain clarity at life’s transitions and know yourself and God better through our visual life maps.<a href="https://www.onelifemaps.com/products/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> CLICK HERE</a> to learn more about oneLife Maps. Now available digitally, and in Spanish! JOIN OUR FREE COMMUNITY <a href="https://login.circle.so/sign_up?post_login_redirect=%2Fhome&amp;request_host=therealifeprocesscommunity.circle.so&amp;user%5Binvitation_token%5D=" rel="noopener noreferrer">CLICK HERE</a> to become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa &amp; Lindsay and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE. READ TERESA’S BOOK Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at<a href="https://www.therealifeprocess.com/book" rel="noopener noreferrer"> DoWhatMattersBook.com</a>. About Teresa McCloy: Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of<a href="https://www.therealifeprocess.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> the REALIFE Process®</a>, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives.She lives with her husband of over four decades on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens, and traveling as much as possible. Connect with Teresa on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/realifeprocess" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/teresa.mccloy/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Instagram</a>.About Lindsay Sterchi: Lindsay Sterchi is the Spiritual Formation Director at the REALIFE Process®. She also writes about habits and rhythms for the Mind, Body, and Soul for a holistic approach to spiritual growth and formation at<a href="http://lindsaysterchi.substack.com" rel="noopener noreferrer"> lindsaysterchi.substack.com</a>.She lives with her husband Tyler and junior high-age twin daughters. She has an M.A. in Transformational Leadership from Bethel Seminary, and her background is in church ministry. When she’s not working or spending time with her family, you’re most likely to find her reading a good book. Connect with Lindsay on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/lindsaysterchi" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lindsaysterchi/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Instagram</a>.

S8, Ep. 02: Rule of Life: Creating Routines that Become Rhythms in Discernment with God

How do we practically approach our life with God in our ordinary, everyday life? In this episode, we’re introducing a new series on crafting a Rule of Life. Most of us already have one through the ways we structure our days and make yes/no decisions, but the invitation is to become intentional and discern it with God. We’ll talk about how this can be a life-giving practice as we build the structure, or trellis, that supports our growth. We’ll share our definition of a Modern Day Rule of Life, and begin a conversation about how to create your own. Tune in to the rest of this season for a practical guide to this practice!Our definition of a Modern Day Rule of Life: “A rule of life is a commitment to live your life in a pattern of behaviors, rhythms, and routines. It is crafted through discernment, in partnership with God, as you consider the way God designed you and the values He has inscribed on your heart. Once discovered and written, it serves as a tool and framework that can help you make decisions for your life and determine how best to order and align your days.” (from Do What Matters by Teresa McCloy)00:00 Welcome and Series Intro 01:02 Why You Already Have One 03:11 Trellis and Abide Picture 05:50 Rule Means Guide 07:14 Modern Definition Origin 10:24 Modern Rule Definition 12:10 Commitment and Rhythms 15:13 Discernment and Design 17:28 Write It Down 21:08 Tool for Decisions 24:11 Resources and Next Steps 25:04 Season Wrap UpLIFE MAPPING TOOLS Gain clarity at life’s transitions and know yourself and God better through our visual life maps.<a href="https://www.onelifemaps.com/products/"> CLICK HERE</a> to learn more about oneLife Maps. Now available digitally, and in Spanish!JOIN REALIFE CONVERSATIONS! REALIFE Conversations is our monthly 90-minute live call where you’ll engage in deep discussions facilitated by Sibyl Towner and Lindsay Sterchi. <a href="https://byf.onelifemaps.com/realife-conversations">CLICK HERE</a> to learn more and to sign up.JOIN OUR FREE COMMUNITY <a href="https://login.circle.so/sign_up?post_login_redirect=%2Fhome&request_host=therealifeprocesscommunity.circle.so&user%5Binvitation_token%5D=">CLICK HERE</a> to become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa & Lindsay and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.READ TERESA’S BOOK Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at<a href="https://www.therealifeprocess.com/book"> DoWhatMattersBook.com</a>.About Teresa McCloy: Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of<a href="https://www.therealifeprocess.com/"> the REALIFE Process®</a>, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives.She lives with her husband of over four decades on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens, and traveling as much as possible. Connect with Teresa on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/realifeprocess"> Facebook</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/teresa.mccloy/"> Instagram</a>.About Lindsay Sterchi: Lindsay Sterchi is the Spiritual Formation Director at the REALIFE Process®. She also writes about habits and rhythms for the Mind, Body, and Soul for a holistic approach to spiritual growth and formation at<a href="http://lindsaysterchi.substack.com"> lindsaysterchi.substack.com</a>.She lives with her husband Tyler and junior high-age twin daughters. She has an M.A. in Transformational Leadership from Bethel Seminary, and her background is in church ministry.When she’s not working or spending time with her family, you’re most likely to find her reading a good book. Connect with Lindsay on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/lindsaysterchi"> Facebook</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lindsaysterchi/"> Instagram</a>.

How do we practically approach our life with God in our ordinary, everyday life? In this episode, we’re introducing a new series on crafting a Rule of Life. Most of us already have one through the ways we structure our days and make yes/no decisions, but the invitation is to become intentional and discern it with God. We’ll talk about how this can be a life-giving practice as we build the structure, or trellis, that supports our growth. We’ll share our definition of a Modern Day Rule of Life, and begin a conversation about how to create your own. Tune in to the rest of this season for a practical guide to this practice! Our definition of a Modern Day Rule of Life: “A rule of life is a commitment to live your life in a pattern of behaviors, rhythms, and routines. It is crafted through discernment, in partnership with God, as you consider the way God designed you and the values He has inscribed on your heart. Once discovered and written, it serves as a tool and framework that can help you make decisions for your life and determine how best to order and align your days.” (from Do What Matters by Teresa McCloy) 00:00 Welcome and Series Intro 01:02 Why You Already Have One 03:11 Trellis and Abide Picture 05:50 Rule Means Guide 07:14 Modern Definition Origin 10:24 Modern Rule Definition 12:10 Commitment and Rhythms 15:13 Discernment and Design 17:28 Write It Down 21:08 Tool for Decisions 24:11 Resources and Next Steps 25:04 Season Wrap Up LIFE MAPPING TOOLS Gain clarity at life’s transitions and know yourself and God better through our visual life maps. CLICK HERE to learn more about oneLife Maps. Now available digitally, and in Spanish! JOIN REALIFE CONVERSATIONS! REALIFE Conversations is our monthly 90-minute live call where you’ll engage in deep discussions facilitated by Sibyl Towner and Lindsay Sterchi. CLICK HERE to learn more and to sign up. JOIN OUR FREE COMMUNITY CLICK HERE to become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa & Lindsay and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE. READ TERESA’S BOOK Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com. About Teresa McCloy: Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives. She lives with her husband of over four decades on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens, and traveling as much as possible. Connect with Teresa on Facebook or Instagram. About Lindsay Sterchi: Lindsay Sterchi is the Spiritual Formation Director at the REALIFE Process®. She also writes about habits and rhythms for the Mind, Body, and Soul for a holistic approach to spiritual growth and formation at lindsaysterchi.substack.com. She lives with her husband Tyler and junior high-age twin daughters. She has an M.A. in Transformational Leadership from Bethel Seminary, and her background is in church ministry. When she’s not working or spending time with her family, you’re most likely to find her reading a good book. Connect with Lindsay on Facebook or Instagram.

How do we practically approach our life with God in our ordinary, everyday life? In this episode, we’re introducing a new series on crafting a Rule of Life. Most of us already have one through the ways we structure our days and make yes/no decisions, but the invitation is to become intentional and discern it with God. We’ll talk about how this can be a life-giving practice as we build the structure, or trellis, that supports our growth. We’ll share our definition of a Modern Day Rule of Life, and begin a conversation about how to create your own. Tune in to the rest of this season for a practical guide to this practice!Our definition of a Modern Day Rule of Life: “A rule of life is a commitment to live your life in a pattern of behaviors, rhythms, and routines. It is crafted through discernment, in partnership with God, as you consider the way God designed you and the values He has inscribed on your heart. Once discovered and written, it serves as a tool and framework that can help you make decisions for your life and determine how best to order and align your days.” (from Do What Matters by Teresa McCloy)00:00 Welcome and Series Intro 01:02 Why You Already Have One 03:11 Trellis and Abide Picture 05:50 Rule Means Guide 07:14 Modern Definition Origin 10:24 Modern Rule Definition 12:10 Commitment and Rhythms 15:13 Discernment and Design 17:28 Write It Down 21:08 Tool for Decisions 24:11 Resources and Next Steps 25:04 Season Wrap UpLIFE MAPPING TOOLS Gain clarity at life’s transitions and know yourself and God better through our visual life maps.<a href="https://www.onelifemaps.com/products/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> CLICK HERE</a> to learn more about oneLife Maps. Now available digitally, and in Spanish!JOIN REALIFE CONVERSATIONS! REALIFE Conversations is our monthly 90-minute live call where you’ll engage in deep discussions facilitated by Sibyl Towner and Lindsay Sterchi. <a href="https://byf.onelifemaps.com/realife-conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer">CLICK HERE</a> to learn more and to sign up.JOIN OUR FREE COMMUNITY <a href="https://login.circle.so/sign_up?post_login_redirect=%2Fhome&amp;request_host=therealifeprocesscommunity.circle.so&amp;user%5Binvitation_token%5D=" rel="noopener noreferrer">CLICK HERE</a> to become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa &amp; Lindsay and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.READ TERESA’S BOOK Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at<a href="https://www.therealifeprocess.com/book" rel="noopener noreferrer"> DoWhatMattersBook.com</a>.About Teresa McCloy: Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of<a href="https://www.therealifeprocess.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> the REALIFE Process®</a>, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives.She lives with her husband of over four decades on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens, and traveling as much as possible. Connect with Teresa on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/realifeprocess" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/teresa.mccloy/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Instagram</a>.About Lindsay Sterchi: Lindsay Sterchi is the Spiritual Formation Director at the REALIFE Process®. She also writes about habits and rhythms for the Mind, Body, and Soul for a holistic approach to spiritual growth and formation at<a href="http://lindsaysterchi.substack.com" rel="noopener noreferrer"> lindsaysterchi.substack.com</a>.She lives with her husband Tyler and junior high-age twin daughters. She has an M.A. in Transformational Leadership from Bethel Seminary, and her background is in church ministry.When she’s not working or spending time with her family, you’re most likely to find her reading a good book. Connect with Lindsay on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/lindsaysterchi" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lindsaysterchi/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Instagram</a>.

S8, Ep. 01: Rule of Life: A Practical, Modern Guide for Living with God

Join Sharon Swing, Sibyl Towner and Joan Kelley as we discuss how to help souls come out of hiding as we create safe places for people to tell their life stories. If you want to find out more about the ‘Listen to My Life’ maps or submit your story for a potential future episode, go to www.onelifemaps.com/podcast to learn more. Learn more about 'Listen to My Life: Maps for Recognizing and Responding to God in My Story' life-mapping materials at <a href="www.onelifemaps.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.onelifemaps.com</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Join Sharon Swing, Sibyl Towner and Joan Kelley as we discuss how to help souls come out of hiding as we create safe places for people to tell their life stories. If you want to find out more about the ‘Listen to My Life’ maps or submit your story for a potential future episode, go to www.onelifemaps.com/podcast to learn more. Learn more about 'Listen to My Life: Maps for Recognizing and Responding to God in My Story' life-mapping materials at www.onelifemaps.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Sharon Swing, Sibyl Towner and Joan Kelley as we discuss how to help souls come out of hiding as we create safe places for people to tell their life stories. If you want to find out more about the ‘Listen to My Life’ maps or submit your story for a potential future episode, go to www.onelifemaps.com/podcast to learn more. Learn more about 'Listen to My Life: Maps for Recognizing and Responding to God in My Story' life-mapping materials at <a href="www.onelifemaps.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.onelifemaps.com</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

3. Inviting Souls Out of Hiding

The REALIFE Practice Podcast is a space where hosts Teresa McCloy and Lindsay Sterchi explore the rhythms of life through the lens of spiritual growth. Together, they provide practical insights on how to integrate faith into everyday moments, offering tools and resources for deepening your faith, and recognizing and responding to God in your everyday life story. Through personal stories and reflections, the podcast encourages you to pay attention to God’s presence in both the ordinary and extraordinary. Whether you’re seeking spiritual renewal or simply want to practice living with intention, this podcast is your guide to nurturing your faith in daily life and your deeper life story.

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