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Are you ready to discover how to align your life with God's best?That's our mission at More to Be, as we seek to help you experience a fresh encounter with God and His Word so that you may live transformed and impact this world with kingdom hope.So as you get ready to listen to this episode on the More to Be Podcast of our second Coffee with the Coaches gathering, grab your Bible and a journal and get ready to take notes. Our More to Be Coaches offer so much wisdom and practical biblical application to consider as you seek God for His best next step for you. On this EpisodeStrategies for Overcoming Burnout So You can Enjoy Everyday Life {Elisa Pulliam}How can a mom best navigate her desire to grow spiritually while managing the daily roadblocks and frustrations that go along with her multiple jobs including caretaking, leading, work, {Andria McCollough}How do you deal with your own stress and anxiety on a daily basis? {Kristen Humiston}Can you help me create a game plan to improve physical and spiritual

When you hear the word "peace," what comes to mind? Is it a location or a feeling? Is it an experience or a way of being?What if peace wasn't "out there" but rather a quantifiable gift from the Lord that came through His presence indwelling in you?Yes, the Lord is Peace. Those are the words Gideon chose to use of God, after His encounter with Him and experiencing His provisions in the face of his own insecurities and fears.Join me in studying Judges 6 and Isaiah 26:3 this week and let's ask God for a fresh encounter with His peace.Continue Reading here.***The Encounter God resource -- which includes 52 Scripture Cards -- will help you encounter God afresh through the study of His Word, so that He may truly transform your thinking and living to align with His best.Grab it at More to Be here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Does "sabbath" feel like a dirty word to you? Like, "Hush woman, I don't want to talk about that because there is no way I can honor the Sabbath with all I have to do!"Maybe the idea of Sabbath sounds wonderful, but you can't quite figure out how to logistically make that happen in your family?Well, what if you thought of Sabbath as a gift instead of a burden? What if it was the very secret to discovering how to breathe again . . . deep exhales that enable you to face life renewed and refreshed?On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, Kalie and I unpack the principles and promises that lay the purpose for modern-day Sabbath-keeping. We each share our own imperfect journeys as we have uncovered the gift of Sabbath and the purpose of this covenant God made with the Israelites that is to be remembered by every generation. We're not giving you a bar to rise up to but rather the inspiration along with an invitation to explore a practice of Sabbath-keeping as you consider this opportunity to breathe each week and

When you're not feeling well, what do you do? Do you run to a doctor or Google? A friend or a medicine cabinet? Quite possibly, it is time for you to see God as someone you can run to when you're suffering in your physical, emotional, spiritual, and relational wellness. Instead of being the last resort, is it time for you to turn to Him first?Join me in studying Exodus 15 this week and let's ask God for increased faith to believe He is trustworthy.Continue Reading here. The Encounter God resource -- which includes 52 Scripture Cards -- will help you encounter God afresh through the study of His Word, so that He may truly transform your thinking and living to align with His best.Grab the Encounter God resource here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are you feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Uncertain about your next step?Wouldn't it be nice to clearly hear from God so that you can move in the direction He leads!It is our prayer that this episode will help you discover God's best next step as you listen in on our Coffee with the Coaches gathering. Each month, I'm joined by my network of More to Be Coaches for a live online gathering to answers questions from our tribe.We'd love to have you join us for the next Coffee with the Coaches, so head over to Moretobe.com/coffee/ to register. You'll have the chance to win coffee and a coaching session, plus you can submit your question for us to answer next time.On this episode, you'll hear:Strategies for Overcoming Burnout So You can Enjoy Everyday LifeWhat to do if you're a single mom coming out of an abusive marriage? {Carly Webber}How to respond in a positive and encourage a pre-teen son? {Jennifer Booth}What do you do when you feel like you are going through the valley of dry bones? {Cari Barney}How do yo

Do you ever feel like you can read the same Scriptures time and time again, and yet you can see fresh truths that never stuck out before?That's the beauty of the Word of God! It is alive and active (Hebrews 4:12)! It is able to cut through our previous thoughts with fresh new understanding. Yes, God is about the business of changing our thinking and thereby transforming us from the inside out as we seek to align our thoughts with His Truth (Romans 12). And so this week, as we return to Exodus 3, we get to meet another side of God once again. He is not only I AM WHO I AM, but he is also LORD, which in the original language is Yahweh or Jehovah, which means "the existing one" and is considered "the proper name of the One True God." (source)Continue Reading >>> https://www.moretobe.com/2020/02/yahweh-encounter-god-7/***The Encounter God resource -- which includes 52 Scripture Cards -- will help you encounter God afresh through the study of His Word, so that He may truly transform your thinking and livi

Does anxiety have a grip on you or someone you love?Have you been caught in the cycle of shame, feeling like it's a faith issue you can't resolve?Maybe you've explored every option, every doctor, every technique, and the relief just hasn't come?You're not alone! I say that often, but I really do mean it. And in this episode of the More to Be Podcast, you'll hear why anxiety is such an issue facing us today, as well as practical steps to break anxiety's grip on your life, whether you're the one who suffers or find yourself as a caregiver.My friend and trusted sister-in-Christ, Dr. Michelle Bengtson, brings to us her expertise and personal experience battling anxiety and depression. She is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist with more than 20 years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of medical and mental disorders in children, adults, and seniors. She has been in private practice for more than a decade of that time. Michelle is on a mission to instill hope in the hearts of those who

I AM WHO I AM. That is the name of God we are to remember eternally, forever.It represents the fullness of who He is and who He will always be.It embodies who God from creation onward. Watch or listen to this week's teaching at https://www.moretobe.com/2020/02/i-am-who-i-am/- Mentions - The Encounter God resource includes 52 scripture cards designed to guide you into a fresh encounter God afresh through the studying His names and attributes. Grab it at More to Be >>> https://www.moretobe.com/product/encounter-god-52-scripture-memory-cards/CSB She Reads Truth Bible https://amzn.to/2N0LM1mR.A.W. Scripture Study Methodhttps://www.moretobe.com/product/scripture-study-method/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Who is God to you? Is He Your Almighty God? Do you see Him as friend or foe? Limited or limitless? Promise-keeper or promise-breaker?Study the word with us this week to meet God afresh and see Him change how you from the inside out.Watch or listen to this week's teaching at https://www.moretobe.com/2020/02/god-almighty/- Mentions - The Encounter God resource includes 52 scripture cards designed to guide you into a fresh encounter God afresh through the studying His names and attributes. Grab it at More to Be >>> https://www.moretobe.com/product/encounter-god-52-scripture-memory-cards/CSB She Reads Truth Bible https://amzn.to/2N0LM1mR.A.W. Scripture Study Methodhttps://www.moretobe.com/product/scripture-study-method/GotQuestions.orghttps://www.gotquestions.org/Abrahamic-covenant.html See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Does the idea of hustle motivate you or make you feel like you want to take a nap?Are you overwhelmed by the idea of fully obeying God in spite of the pull on your heart to heed His still small voice?Maybe your answer is YES to both these questions, as opposite as they may seem.In this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I'm joined by Malinda Fuller, author of Obedience over Hustle: The Surrender of a Striving Heart, for a deeply meaningful reflection on what it looks like to simply obey God and cease the endless hustle. For Malinda, that turn began rather dramatically, and she's not looked back.Her thoughts about finding a rhythm, cultivating routines, and making the moments together count the most are both inspiring and practical. She is a homeschooling mom to two spirited girls, on her latest adventure with her husband, Alex, living in an RV and traveling for his work.This episode will inspire you to live in the freedom of obedience instead of the bondage of hustle.Scripture FocusJoseph's ResponsibilitiesAb

Is Psalm 23 a little too familiar to you? Maybe you think, "Yeah, yeah, we're just like the sheep?" But what if this passage wasn't at all about the sheep? What if we're supposed to see something entirely different? Watch or listen to this week's teaching at https://www.moretobe.com/2020/01/lord-is-my-shepherd/.- Mentions - The Encounter God resource includes 52 scripture cards designed to guide you into a fresh encounter God afresh through the studying His names and attributes. Grab it at More to Be >>> https://www.moretobe.com/product/encounter-god-52-scripture-memory-cards/CSB She Reads Truth Bible https://amzn.to/2N0LM1mR.A.W. Scripture Study Methodhttps://www.moretobe.com/product/scripture-study-method/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you feel like God sees you? Does it feel like you are living behind a wall that God has chosen to not step behind?Maybe you feel like Sarai did, worried that God might not show up to keep His promises. Maybe to think, like Hagar, that God turned His back on you. No matter where you find yourself today, join me in studying Genesis 16.God is inviting you to meet Him afresh in His Word.ResourcesThe Encounter God resource, which includes 52 Scripture Cards, will help you encounter God afresh through the study of His Word, so that He may truly transform your thinking and living to align with His best. Grab it at here.CSB She Reads Truth Bible R.A.W. Scripture Study Method See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are you tired of your over-reactions to life's everyday issues?Have you lost hope that your marriage will ever get out of this rut?Maybe you're utterly spent emotionally, totally depleted of reserves, and feel like you'll never be the wife or mama you imagined?As I often say, "Sister, you're not alone. There is hope."This latest episode on the More to Be Podcast reiterates that message for every weary woman, every triggered mama, every disheartened wife. Amber Lia, author of Marriage Triggers with her husband, Guy, and co-author of Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses, with Wendy Speake, shares such deep biblical wisdom with relevant action steps.You'll be encouraged to pursue God for real and lasting transformation, not only in your relationships but in yourself. Count this as your marching orders, girding you up by the power of the Holy Spirit, to face the most daunting daily struggles with fresh hope and perspective.Scripture FocusEzra 5 - 8Ecclesiastes 7:5-14Continue

What does the Bible say about our God Most High? As you look at Psalm 7, what else do you discover about God? What pattern do you see for confession? The motivation for living right before the Lord? Trusting Him as your rescuer and place of refuge? Yes, there is so much to learn. Join me in studying Psalm 7.Watch the Videohttps://vimeo.com/384551445Read the Posthttps://www.moretobe.com/2020/01/god-most-high/Grab the Scripture CardsThe Encounter God resource -- which includes 52 Scripture Cards -- will help you encounter God afresh through the study of His Word, so that He may truly transform your thinking and living to align with His best.https://www.moretobe.com/product/encounter-god-52-scripture-memory-cards/.Mentions CSB She Reads Truth Bible https://amzn.to/2N0LM1mR.A.W. Scripture Study Methodhttps://www.moretobe.com/product/scripture-study-method/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What does the Bible say about God as our Creator? How could knowing this side of God changes everything about our perspective?Join me in studying Isaiah 40 to find out.Watch the Videohttps://vimeo.com/383149503Read the Posthttps://www.moretobe.com/2020/01/creator-god/Grab the Scripture CardsThe Encounter God resource, hich includes 52 Scripture Cards, will help you encounter God afresh through the study of His Word, so that He may truly transform your thinking and living to align with His best.Grab it at More to Be >>> https://www.moretobe.com/…/encounter-god-52-scripture-memo…/.MentionsCSB She Reads Truth Biblehttps://amzn.to/2N0LM1mR.A.W. Scripture Study Methodhttps://www.moretobe.com/product/scripture-study-method/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What do you think it looks like to simply be present with God?Maybe you've been so caught up in the "doing" of your faith, you've lost sight of the relationship you can have with Him.Well, it's time to get back to the basics, push off our misconceptions, and really get to encounter God this year together.On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, we kick-off 2020 with Season 5 and a year-long focus on Encounter God Afresh. It's time to not only be in the Word but seek to know God's character through studying His names and attributes, so that we can trust Him more. It's about breaking our habits and rituals that have lost their meaning and seeking to be present in our relationship with God.This vision overflows from my personal journey of faith along with so many things God is teaching me through certification I am pursuing as an equine-assisted coach. You'll get to hear a bit about the latest lessons at the end of this episode. Let's just say I've discovered the danger of being task-oriented! But that story c

Don't you wish life would be a little less challenge?Maybe you're still looking for the easy button, thinking that if you pray hard enough, long enough, the load will lighten up.Or maybe you're ready to throw in the towel because endurance isn't your strong suit.On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, Kalie Kelch and I wrap up season 4 with a chat about enduring well in the midst of struggle and trials. It's a rather appropriate ending of not only this season but also this year for me personally, with the loss of my father-in-law just before Thanksgiving.Although we recorded this episode in the early fall, I only got around to editing it in early December at a time when I needed to hear the truths we spoke about . . . and I believe you may find the same is true for you.I can look back and see how God was preparing me for what was to come with a deeply embedded reminder of Romans 5 and a fresh perspective on how to face the hard times.I hope you have time to listen to our conversation as though you're sitti

Do you struggle to meet with God each day, feeling like the tyranny of the urgent is ruling your life?Is getting into the Word something that you long for but can't quite find a routine that works for you?Maybe you think that you'll be just fine on your own without personal study of Scripture?This episode of the More to Be Podcast is filled with simple tips and practical strategies to shift your thinking and habits toward pursuing time with God each day and studying the Word for yourself. I'm joined by friend and fellow Bible study teacher, Asheritah Cuicui, for a heart-to-heart chat about integrating the discipline of daily Bible study into our morning routine.Asheritah's recent book, Bible & Breakfast, will inspire and guide you into a new habit of connecting with God. Filled with yummy and healthy breakfast recipes (oh my, the chocolate granola) alongside thought-provoking devotions, you'll discover that God's Word is the best thing you can feast on each day, whether you're a busy mama, working woman,

In this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I'm joined by Christie Thomas for a quiet and thoughtful conversation about what it means to navigate loss and anxiety as an adult and also with young children. Christie is the mom of three boys who love stories and wife of an educator, and she is passionate about helping parents cultivate a vibrant faith life so that they can live the abundant life AND so that they can model and share this life with their kids. She is the author of Quinn's Promise Rock: No Matter Where, God Is Always There, Quinn Says Goodbye: Friends May Go Away, but God Is Here to Stay, and Wise for Salvation: Meaningful Devotions for Families with Little Ones. You can learn more about Christie and glean her wisdom at christiethomaswriter.com.Scripture FocusIsaiah 40:11Deuteronomy 33:12Philippians 4Jeremiah 15:9Psalm 91:4Continue to GrowQuinn's Promise Rock: No Matter Where, God Is Always There, Quinn Says Goodbye: Friends May Go Away, but God Is Here to StayWise for Salvation: Meaningful Dev

Is grumbling the tone of your heart and home?Maybe that's a habit you've inherited. Maybe it's one that has been triggered by life's trials.No matter what has caused the grumbling, you can make strides toward a grumble-free life and cultivate a new culture in your home.\On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I'm joined by my friend, Tricia Goyer, who offers us such a fresh perspective on parenting through the grumbles with a new vision. You might have heard her on the podcast before as we chatted about anger. Tricia has plenty of real-life experience dealing with anger and the grumbles, as she is the homeschool mom of ten, a doting grandma, and wife to John. In her latest book, The Grumble-Free Year, Tricia invites us to experience the lessons learned through a twelve-month journey with her family to bring an end to grumbling.This episode is packed full of practical application, as I share what I've learned in my trauma-focused equine-assisted therapy course about the brain and offer you a new way to resp