We live in an uncertain time. The whole world is experiencing a pandemic, and we're all affected in many different ways. In today's podcast we consider what it means to apply the gospel to Covid-19 and to see this season in light of eternity.

The Idol of an Easy Life

Jun 28th, 2018 19m 21s

Our culture (and our human nature) condition us to expect and desire an easy life. Rather than serving, we want to be served. Rather than sacrifice, we want comfort. In this episode of the Embracing a Simpler Life podcast we will be exposing th

Unblinded Faith with Elisa Pulliiam

May 30th, 2018 29m 13s

What does it mean to believe God's word, no matter what? How do we live with unshakable hope, unblinded faith, and sights clearly set on heaven? That is exactly what we're talking about in this week's episode of the Embracing a Simpler Life pod

Making Sense of Suffering in Light of Eternity

May 21st, 2018 23m 10s

We are so excited to be back after an impromptu break from podcasting over the past month or so. The reason? We're expecting another baby! Between "book launch burn out" and first trimester, it was time to rest. This week on the Embracing a Sim

Motherhood in Light of Eternity Part 2: On Making Disciples

Apr 4th, 2018 19m 43s

What does God want from us as Christian parents? What are His goals for our children? How do we work toward those goals? These are all questions we're considering in today's episode as we explore what it means to live out the Great Commission a

Motherhood in Light of Eternity Part 1: On Serving

Mar 30th, 2018 19m 54s

Welcome to our first ever mini-series! In honor of the launch of my new book Heavenly Minded Mom, we will be spending the next two episodes looking at what it means to mother in light of eternity. The truth is, motherhood sanctifies us because

My Story of Following God: The "making of" Heavenly Minded Mom

Mar 14th, 2018 21m 23s

Isn't it amazing to see what God will do as we take steps forward in obedience? That's the story behind Heavenly Minded Mom, and in this episode, Katie shares the unfolding of the vision behind the book, the cool "God-moments" sprinkled in thro

Living a Life of Spiritual Discipline with Leigh Ann Dutton

Feb 27th, 2018 27m 30s

When we become believers, we are given the privilege of entering into a restored, love relationship with the very God who created us. There is an incomprehensible glory and weightiness in that calling. We learn what it means to take up our cros

How to Actually Believe God and Why It Matters

Feb 15th, 2018 18m 29s

So much of what we invest our time into during this life will not matter eternally. Every worldly thing we build will ultimately crumble. Every personal accomplishment will die with us, or shortly there after. All our work will come undone. But

Media Choices in Light of Eternity (TV Edition)

Jan 30th, 2018 29m 44s

Have you ever wondered what the Bible has to say about the media we choose to consume? That's an important question to consider, which is why we're talking about it in this episode of the Embracing a Simpler Life podcast! Together, we will cons

BONUS! Win a She Reads Truth Bible and More

Jan 17th, 2018 3m 42s

I am so excited to share this fun, new giveaway with you. Leave an iTunes rating or review before Saturday, January 20th, and you can enter to win one of three awesome prizes! What are the prizes? A She Reads Truth Bible, a Thank You Lord hand

Considering Big Purchases in Light of Eternity

Jan 16th, 2018 24m 56s

We all make big purchases at some point during our lives (furniture, a car, a computer, a house, a vacation home), and each of these things become a noteworthy investment of our resources on this earth. So how do we know if we're making a good

Discipline Before Desire: How to cultivate hunger for God in your life

Dec 30th, 2017 33m 53s

We know that we want to hunger and thirst for God, but sometimes we just... don't. And yet, each day we spend on this earth is a holy opportunity to live in an eternally meaningful way. If we fail to do that, the opportunity is lost forever. If

Our Challenge for You in 2018: Read the Bible in a Year

Dec 19th, 2017 17m 5s

Have you ever taken the time to read the Bible through? If not, we think now is the time. If so, we want you to consider reading it again, and within a year. Join us as we cast vision for the importance of living in light off the whole counse

How to Make Much of Jesus this Christmas Season

Dec 5th, 2017 31m 44s

Christmas is a confusing holiday. There are two seemingly unrelated storylines unfolding, one is about baby Jesus and the other is all Santa. This week on the Embracing a Simpler Life podcast we will sort it all out, explain why we celebrate

Redeeming Christmas Gift Giving

Nov 21st, 2017 21m 56s

The practice of giving Christmas gifts has potential to be holy and precious, and yet somewhere along the way, we have gone astray. Instead of joy, we feel stress at the prospect of figuring out what to get for so many people, not to mention p

Evaluating Your Busyness in Light of Eternity

Nov 7th, 2017 29m 17s

What keeps you from living a life that truly matters, a life that is moment by moment soaked in eternal purpose? For many people, the answer is busyness. We live in a day and time where this is endemic. It is not only easy to fall into, it is e

How to Make Even the Smallest Moments Matter Eternally

Oct 2nd, 2017 19m 54s

There is nothing, nothing in this world more purpose-saturated than love. 1 Corinthians 13 says it strongly, “If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.” (1 Cor

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