

Rhythms for Life
Rebekah Lyons and Gabe Lyons
Are you managing stress or is your stress managing you? What practical steps can you take each day for sustained emotional, spiritual and relational health? In the Rhythms for Life podcast, authors, speakers, and founders of THINQ Media, Gabe Lyons and Rebekah Lyons, invite listeners to journey with them and expert guests into transparent conversations brimming with practical advice. From artists, nutritionists and psychologists to thought leaders, advocates and entrepreneurs, listeners will meet expert guides that will help them keep stress and anxiety at bay and pursue everyday moments of abundance by establishing four life-giving rhythms: rest, restore, connect, and create.
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Jul 28, 2021 • 30min
Our Parenting Story: Gabe + Rebekah Lyons
On this episode, Gabe and Rebekah wrap up the summer parenting series presented by Awana by sharing their own insights and stories of parenting with us. They discuss navigating the joys and hardships of their family dynamic and how it has shaped both them and their children. With refreshing counsel and humorous memories, this conversation is perfect for every parent to hear.Join us for the Emotional Health Retreat in Franklin, TN, November 18-19, 2021. Learn more at rebekahlyons.com/ehretreatReady to begin living in rhythm? Grab bestseller, Rhythms of Renewal, today!Discover your healthiest rhythm by taking Rebekah’s quiz.Agape International Missions. AIM is doing whatever it takes to end sex trafficking because they believes every child is worth the rescue. You can become a part of the next rescue by joining The Village, AIM’s community of passionate monthly supporters who believe every child is worth fighting for.This summer season is presented to you by Awana. Simply knowing where to start with at home child discipleship can be the biggest hurdle. With Brite Families, you’ll know exactly where to begin to help your kids know God and His Word.

Jul 21, 2021 • 40min
What Parenting Reveals in Us: Sarah Bragg
In this episode, Sarah Bragg creates a conversation for parents who are discovering all the ways they still need to grow. As a mother of two girls, Sarah shares her stories with us and encourages parents to embrace all that parenthood is while remembering who we truly are. Purchase Sarah Bragg’s book A Mother's Guide To Raising Herself and check out her podcast Surviving Sarah.Join us for the Emotional Health Retreat in Franklin, TN, November 18-19, 2021. Learn more at rebekahlyons.com/ehretreatReady to begin living in rhythm? Grab bestseller, Rhythms of Renewal, today!Discover your healthiest rhythm by taking Rebekah’s quiz.Samaritan Ministries is a community of Christians who live out Galatians 6:2 by bearing one another’s burdens when a medical need arises. It’s a Biblical solution to health care, connecting members across the nation who share medical costs while praying for and encouraging one another. Learn more today.This summer season is presented to you by Awana. Simply knowing where to start with at home child discipleship can be the biggest hurdle. With Brite Families, you’ll know exactly where to begin to help your kids know God and His Word.

Jul 14, 2021 • 37min
No Perfect Parent: Dave + Ann Wilson
Dave and Ann Wilson join us for our summer series on Parenting presented by Awana. Dave and Ann are founders of a multi-campus church, family coaches, and parents to three adult children. In this episode, they help parents to ditch expectations of perfection and embrace strategies to build a legacy that honors Christ and impacts the world. Purchase Dave and Ann Wilson's No Perfect Parents: Ditch Expectations, Embrace Reality, and Discover the One Secret That Will Change Your Parenting.Join us for the Rhythms Retreat at Lost Valley Ranch October 23-26, 2021. Learn more at rebekahlyons.com/couplesretreatReady to begin living in rhythm? Grab bestseller, Rhythms of Renewal, today!Discover your healthiest rhythm by taking Rebekah’s quiz.Agape International Missions. AIM is doing whatever it takes to end sex trafficking because they believes every child is worth the rescue. You can become a part of the next rescue by joining The Village, AIM’s community of passionate monthly supporters who believe every child is worth fighting for.This summer season is presented to you by Awana. Simply knowing where to start with at home child discipleship can be the biggest hurdle. With Brite Families, you’ll know exactly where to begin to help your kids know God and His Word.

Jul 7, 2021 • 40min
The Gift of Praying Parents: Jodie Berndt
Jodie Berndt joins us to share how to make the Bible a book of prayers that can powerfully influence your children's lives and how to pray specifically and expectantly for their faith, character, safety, relationships, and future. Join us for the Rhythms Retreat at Lost Valley Ranch October 23-26,2021. Learn more at rebekahlyons.com/couplesretreatPurchase Jodie Berndt’s Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens, Praying the Scriptures for Your Children and Praying the Scriptures for Your LifeReady to begin living in rhythm? Grab bestseller, Rhythms of Renewal, today!Discover your healthiest rhythm by taking Rebekah’s quiz.Samaritan Ministries is a community of Christians who live out Galatians 6:2 by bearing one another’s burdens when a medical need arises. It’s a Biblical solution to health care, connecting members across the nation who share medical costs while praying for and encouraging one another. Learn more today.This summer season is presented to you by Awana. Simply knowing where to start with at home child discipleship can be the biggest hurdle. With Brite Families, you’ll know exactly where to begin to help your kids know God and His Word.

Jun 30, 2021 • 43min
Setting Expectations with Kids: Ben + Kirsten Watson
Former NFL player and Superbowl champion Ben Watson and his wife Kirsten, executive editor of MomLife Today, join Gabe and Rebekah for our summer series on Parenting presented by Awana. As parents to 7 kids, the Watsons know firsthand how to set expectations with kids. In this episode, they share practical tips for setting expectations with kids, making space to invest time into your marriage, and the rhythms that help their family continue to carry out the mission God has for their family. View all Fall Retreats: rebekahlyons.com/retreatReady to begin living in rhythm? Grab bestseller, Rhythms of Renewal, today!Discover your healthiest rhythm by taking Rebekah’s quiz.Samaritan Ministries is a community of Christians who live out Galatians 6:2 by bearing one another’s burdens when a medical need arises. It’s a Biblical solution to health care, connecting members across the nation who share medical costs while praying for and encouraging one another. Learn more today.This summer season is presented to you by Awana. Simply knowing where to start with at home child discipleship can be the biggest hurdle. With Brite Families, you’ll know exactly where to begin to help your kids know God and His Word.

Jun 23, 2021 • 36min
Lessons from My Dad: Michael W. Smith
Michael W. Smith kicks off our summer series on parenting, presented by Awana. In this episode of the Rhythms for Life Podcast, we talk to Michael W. Smith, multi-platinum artist, celebrated songwriter, producer, best-selling author, and acclaimed actor, himself a father of five adult children and grandfather of sixteen. Michael calls upon his humble experiences of growing up in a small West Virginia town to share the lessons that his dad taught him.Join us this summer for topics like how to pray for your kids, important rhythms for parents, emotional health, and how to prioritize your kids and marriage.Join us this fall at one of our retreats: rebekahlyons.com/retreatReady to begin living in rhythm? Grab bestseller, Rhythms of Renewal, today!Discover your healthiest rhythm by taking Rebekah’s quiz.Agape International Missions. AIM is doing whatever it takes to end sex trafficking because they believes every child is worth the rescue. You can become a part of the next rescue by joining The Village, AIM’s community of passionate monthly supporters, who believe every child is worth fighting for.This summer season is presented to you by Awana. Simply knowing where to start with at home child discipleship can be the biggest hurdle. With Brite Families, you’ll know exactly where to begin to help your kids know God and His Word.

Jun 16, 2021 • 38min
Knowing God's Plan for Your Life: Pete Richardson
We each have unique talents and burdens, and when called out, we can help point the way forward into what God’s designed you to be. In this episode of the Rhythms for Life Podcast, we talk to Esteemed LifePlan Guide Pete Richardson of the Paterson Center on the importance of creating a plan for our lives. Join Pete Richardson, Rebekah Lyons, and Gabe Lyons September 30 - October 1 in Franklin, TN, for the Life Planning Retreat. Learn more at rebekahlyons.com/lpretreat.View all Fall Retreats: rebekahlyons.com/retreatReady to begin living in rhythm? Grab bestseller, Rhythms of Renewal, today!Discover your healthiest rhythm by taking Rebekah’s quiz.Agape International Missions. AIM is doing whatever it takes to end sex trafficking because they believes every child is worth the rescue. You can become a part of the next rescue by joining The Village, AIM’s community of passionate monthly supporters, who believe every child is worth fighting for.Samaritan Ministries is a community of Christians who live out Galatians 6:2 by bearing one another’s burdens when a medical need arises. It’s a Biblical solution to health care, connecting members across the nation who share medical costs while praying for and encouraging one another. Learn more today.

May 26, 2021 • 33min
Are You Really Ok?: Debra Fileta
In this episode of the Rhythms for Life Podcast, we talk to speaker, author, and licensed counselor, Debra Fileta, about the importance of pairing science, psychology, and faith together do discover. In her new book, Are You Really Ok?, she challenges you to get real with yourself and seek to discover where you need mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. LINKS:Pre-order your copy of Debra's new book, Are You Really Ok? Join the challenge! Download your free Tech Detox Guide when you join us for Less Scrolling More Strolling.Ready to begin living in rhythm? Grab bestseller, Rhythms of Renewal, today!Discover your healthiest rhythm by taking Rebekah’s quiz.Agape International Missions. AIM is doing whatever it takes to end sex trafficking because they believes every child is worth the rescue. You can become a part of the next rescue by joining The Village, AIM’s community of passionate monthly supporters, who believe every child is worth fighting for.

May 19, 2021 • 32min
Mean What You Feel: Nicole Unice
In this episode of the Rhythms for Life podcast, we talk to counselor, speaker, coach, and author, Nicole Unice, about how feelings and words have the power to bring us closer to people or push us away from them. It's easy to get caught in feelings without taking the time to truly process the deep rooted issue triggering a reaction, and Nicole's new book, The Miracle Moment, helps us understand how we can break those negative communication cycles and nurture the relationships most important in our lives. LINKS:Grab your copy of Nicole's new book, The Miracle Moment. Join the challenge! Download your free Tech Detox Guide when you join us for Less Scrolling More Strolling.Ready to begin living in rhythm? Grab bestseller, Rhythms of Renewal, today!Discover your healthiest rhythm by taking Rebekah’s quiz.I want to invite you to join Thrivent and me for a special, on-demand, virtual event on May 20 where we discuss the wisdom of women and the intersection of faith and finances. You can register for the event here. Thank you to this week's sponsor! Samaritan Ministries is a community of Christians who live out Galatians 6:2 by bearing one another’s burdens when a medical need arises. It’s a Biblical solution to health care, connecting members across the nation who share medical costs while praying for and encouraging one another. Learn more today.

May 12, 2021 • 36min
The Other Side of Suicide: Nicki Koziarz
In this episode of the Rhythms for Life podcast, we talk to author and speaker with Proverbs 31 Ministries, Nicki Koziarz, about loss, grief, and unconditionally loving God even through the hard things. In her new book, Flooded, she shares her story of losing her mother and brother in a matter of weeks, and the five best decisions you can make when your prayer is "Please God, no more hard things" and when doubt in God's plan starts rising in your mind. LINKS:Grab your copy of Nicki's new book, Flooded. Join the challenge! Download your free Tech Detox Guide when you join us for Less Scrolling More Strolling.Ready to begin living in rhythm? Grab bestseller, Rhythms of Renewal, today!Discover your healthiest rhythm by taking Rebekah’s quiz.I want to invite you to join Thrivent and me for a special, on-demand, virtual event on May 20 where we discuss the wisdom of women and the intersection of faith and finances. You can register for the event here. Thank you to this week's sponsor! Samaritan Ministries is a community of Christians who live out Galatians 6:2 by bearing one another’s burdens when a medical need arises. It’s a Biblical solution to health care, connecting members across the nation who share medical costs while praying for and encouraging one another. Learn more today.