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Dave and Ashley Willis, hosts of the Naked Marriage Podcast and authors of the Counterfeit Climax, join Gabe and Rebekah to talk about how you can find freedom and pleasure within your marriage. In this episode, we’re going there and talking about porn and how to walk through that when a spouse struggles with this addiction, God’s original design for sex, and what it looks like to have honest conversations about sex to your spouse. This marriage and parenting series is brought to you by Aro. Aro is offering RFL listeners a $25 discount by using code RFL at checkout AND a free six-month subscription for a limited time. Order your Aro today at goaro.com and use the promo code: RFL GIVEAWAY: Until August 31, Aro is offering the chance to win a three night getaway to Bolt Farm Treehouse, a luxury mountaintop retreat that, just like Aro, helps people reconnect with nature, their people, and their purpose. To register for a chance to win, text RFL to 66866. Thanks to Pine Cove Summer Camps for supporting the Rhythms for Life podcast. Pine Cove is excited to announce they’re opening a NEW overnight youth camp in Georgia, the Pine Cove Springs. Spots are still available for summer 2022! Check out pinecove.com/springs and use the code: RHYTHMS250 for $250 off a first-time overnight, youth camp registration at the Pine Cove Springs!The Rhythms for Couples Retreat is October 21-24. Register now at rebekahlyons.com/rhythmsretreatLearn more about the reading curriculum So Happy To Learn, here.

In a culture that competes for your family’s time, attention and identity, we as parents must get our priorities straight to raise healthy children. Josh & Christi Straub are founders of the organization Famous at Home and believe you don’t have to leave your profession to serve your family well. With ideas from their latest book, Famous at Home, Josh & Christi share practical steps to help reprioritize your family life, how to invest in the emotional lives of your children and how to fight for each other and not against each out.  This marriage and parenting series is brought to you by Aro. Aro is offering RFL listeners a $25 discount by using code RFL at checkout AND a free six-month subscription for a limited time. Order your Aro today at goaro.com and use the promo code: RFL GIVEAWAY: Until August 31, Aro is offering the chance to win a three night getaway to Bolt Farm Treehouse, a luxury mountaintop retreat that, just like Aro, helps people reconnect with nature, their people, and their purpose. To register for a chance to win, text RFL to 66866. Thanks to Pine Cove Summer Camps for supporting the Rhythms for Life podcast. Pine Cove is excited to announce they’re opening a NEW overnight youth camp in Georgia, the Pine Cove Springs. Spots are still available for summer 2022! Check out pinecove.com/springs and use the code: RHYTHMS250 for $250 off a first-time overnight, youth camp registration at the Pine Cove Springs! The Rhythms for Couples Retreat is October 21-24 at Lost Valley Ranch. Register now at rebekahlyons.com/rhythmsretreat View Rebekah's new website for fun freebies and to subscribe to the email list to receive video podcasts. 

In twenty-five years of pastoral ministry, Scott Sauls has come alongside countless couples through weary seasons and circumstances. In this week’s episode, Pastor and Author Scott Sauls shares stories of restoration, what it looks like to support a spouse who is walking through a tough season, and what contentment can look like in our lives all from his most recent book, Beautiful People Don't Just Happen: How God Redeems Regret, Hurt, and Fear in the Making of Better Humans This marriage and parenting series is brought to you by Aro. Aro is offering RFL listeners a $25 discount by using code RFL at checkout AND a free six-month subscription for a limited time. Order your Aro today at goaro.com and use the promo code: RFL GIVEAWAY: Until August 31, Aro is offering the chance to win a three night getaway to Bolt Farm Treehouse, a luxury mountaintop retreat that, just like Aro, helps people reconnect with nature, their people, and their purpose. To register for a chance to win, text RFL to 66866. Thanks to Pine Cove Summer Camps for supporting the Rhythms for Life podcast. Pine Cove is excited to announce they’re opening a NEW overnight youth camp in Georgia, the Pine Cove Springs. Spots are still available for summer 2022! Check out pinecove.com/springs and use the code: RHYTHMS250 for $250 off a first-time overnight, youth camp registration at the Pine Cove Springs!

As parents we want to form our children to have healthy emotional and spiritual habits, but it doesn’t happen overnight and takes intention and time to create habits that last. In this episode of the Rhythms for Life podcast, Justin Whitmel Earley joins us to share the framework he’s created in Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms to help us form our families. This marriage and parenting series is brought to you by Aro. Aro is offering RFL listeners a $25 discount by using code RFL at checkout AND a free six-month subscription for a limited time. Order your Aro today at goaro.com and use the promo code: RFL GIVEAWAY: Until August 31, Aro is offering the chance to win a three night getaway to Bolt Farm Treehouse, a luxury mountaintop retreat that, just like Aro, helps people reconnect with nature, their people, and their purpose. To register for a chance to win, text RFL to 66866. Thanks to Pine Cove Summer Camps for supporting the Rhythms for Life podcast. Pine Cove is excited to announce they’re opening a NEW overnight youth camp in Georgia, the Pine Cove Springs. Spots are still available for summer 2022! Check out pinecove.com/springs and use the code: RHYTHMS250 for $250 off a first-time overnight, youth camp registration at the Pine Cove Springs!

Today we are joined by Dr. Dan Allender and Cathy Loerzel for an incredible conversation about the journey of healing. They share wisdom on how our mental and physical health is so deeply intertwined, and break down the differences between coping mechanisms and actually processing trauma. Dan and Cathy share more rhythms and practices in their newest book, Redeeming Heartache: How Past Suffering Reveals Our True Calling.  We are wrapping up season five and getting ready to launch our new season on June 7! This summer will be all about marriage and parenting. We have an exciting lineup of guest conversations, be sure to follow along to stay up-to-date. May is Mental Health Month and we are so excited to be sharing this conversation with you today. In order for us to continue reaching others with these important conversations, we would love for you to leave a review. 

In today's conversation, Angela Perritt joins us to talk about the power and beauty of the Word of God. Angela shares how a rhythm of intentional Scripture time has transformed her life, and how that has flowed into her calling to help women encounter the love of God. Through translating Bible studies into multiple languages and the SOAP reading technique, she is helping women to see the history of God's faithfulness across generations. You can get your copy of the Young Women Love God Greatly Bible, out now.  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 this conversation.

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. 

It's our first episode of 2022 and we are kicking off season five! Michelle and Somer, co-founders of She Works His Way ministry community, join us to redefine work. Together we discuss how you can live on mission from exactly where you are and lead through serving one another. We are so excited to start the year with such an important conversation around our purpose and calling.  To hear more from Michelle and Somer, check out their new book: She Works His Way, A Practical Guide for Doing What Matters Most in a Get-Things-Done World Start off the year with a rhythm of spending time in the Word of God. Abide has created a beautiful way for you to do just that. Check out their bibles here We are excited to be partnering with Pine Cove camps. Use code RHYTHMS250 for $250 off any overnight youth camp Our Rhythms for Couples Retreat is almost full! Be sure to lock in one of the final spots: https://rebekahlyons.com/retreat Join our email community for encouragement, advice, and to submit questions for the Rhythms for Life podcast: https://rebekahlyons.com/ Follow along with Rebekah on social media! @rebekahlyons on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter Thank you for listening! Be sure to follow Rhythms for Life to stay up to date with season five. We are looking forward to all the conversations this year will bring.

It’s our final episode of 2021! Our new and bold friend Madison Prewett gave us a strong ending to a season (of RFL and the Bachelor) as sat down with us to discuss the blessings and cost of knowing who you are and walking in confidence. Madi lets us in on practices she implements to combat fear and anxiety, and how she maintains obedience and courage in the face of intimidation. This is a good one to listen to, especially with your kids! Thank you all for tuning in to such an incredible year of conversations! This Christmas you can give the gift of a getaway in 2022! Lock in our earlybird rates by going to https://rebekahlyons.com/retreat To hear more from Madi, check out her new book: Made for This Moment: Standing Firm with Strength, Grace, and Courage. Get exclusive autographed bundles and books for 15% off! Shop at https://store.rebekahlyons.com with code: HOLIDAY by December 12! Thankful for our friends at Samaritan Ministries! Thank you for listening! Leave a review and share with a friend, we'll see you in 2022!

Have you ever tried to explain the Holy Spirit? Today's conversation with Jeannie Cunnion is rich with wisdom and insight for all who want to get to know the Spirit of God that Jesus has promised to us. Jeannie graciously discusses her own story of curiosity and coming to know the need for the activity and presence of God in our lives. We cover questions and misunderstandings many people have about the Holy Spirit, and what it truly is that God makes available to us through His Spirit.  Get exclusive autographed bundles and books for 15% off! Shop at https://store.rebekahlyons.com with code: HOLIDAY by December 12!  For more from Jeannie Cunnion on this topic, check out her book: Don't Miss Out: Daring to Believe Life is Better with the Holy Spirit Check out our upcoming 2022 Retreats here: https://rebekahlyons.com/retreat Thankful for our friends at Samaritan Ministries!

Today is our last episode of the Say Yes season! We could not be more grateful for each of the incredible conversations we've had including this one with our dear friends, Chris and Jenni Graebe. We must say yes to practicing healthy habits in order for any relationship to thrive, and Chris and Jenni graciously share their keystone rhythms that have positively impacted their marriage and their family. With practical steps and fun stories, this is an episode for anyone who wants to intentionally build healthier relationships.  To see our upcoming retreats, go to https://rebekahlyons.com/retreat. For more from the Graebes, check out their newest release: The Rhythm of Us: Create the Thriving Marriage You Long For.  Download the FREE Friendsgiving Guide and be prepped with everything you need for a meaningful gathering of friends this holiday season! Thankful for our friends at Samaritan Ministries! Join AIM's Village today and you can* receive a signed copy of A Surrendered Yes! (*while supplies last) We are so thankful that you've journeyed with us throughout this Say Yes season! Leave a review or share with a friend, and we’ll see you soon.