Rhythms for Life

We are so excited to be back for Season Two of the Rhythms for Life Podcast! We had so much fun last season, and can't wait for you to hear the conversations we have lined up for Season Two. To kick things off, Gabe and I sat down to reflect on the past year and to dream about what's ahead. We talk about everything from our words for the year to how we can establish healthy rhythms in the heart of winter. Tune in to hear what's in store for this season!To purchase Rebekah's book, Rhythms of Renewal, click HERE.To join the Online Bible study, click HERE.To reference Twitter's cultural insights, click HERE. 

While the holidays are often dubbed “the most wonderful time of the year”, we recognize that this expression does not always align with reality. For some, Thanksgiving and Christmas can be an incredibly exciting time. For others, this time of year can be really hard.This week we sat down with our first ever father-daughter duo, Jonathan and Alena Pitts, who talk to us about grief and how we can walk forward from circumstances that are out of our control.We hope this conversation will be an encouragement to you as we head into this holiday season. Be sure to tune in and subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode!Scripture Mentioned:Psalm 46:10Acts 13:362 Corinthians 12:7-10James 1:2 Links:To download Rebekah’s Friendsgiving guide click HERETo get a copy of Rhythms of Renewal, click HERETo grab the Rhythms of Renewal Curriculum, click HERETo learn more about Wynter and For Girls Like You, click HERETo get $10 off your annual subscription of For Girls Like You Magazine, click HERE and use code lyonsgirls19 at checkoutTo purchase Alena's books, Lena in the Spotlight, click HERETo learn more about A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Movie, click HERE As we conclude Season One of the Rhythms for Life Podcast, we want to say a special thanks to our partner for the season, rTribe. If you haven't taken advantage of their FREE 30-minute counseling session, you can still do so by texting RENEW to 555888.

On today's episode, we sit down with Russ McKendry, the Director of Character Formation at rTribe. Russ shares his incredible story of how past trauma has led to meaning and purpose in his own life. You'll also hear about the role of community and connection in the healing process. We have been so grateful to partner with the team at rTribe this season, who have been committed to giving our listeners the opportunity to navigate their own trauma and emotional healing. If you haven't taken advantage of their free 30-minute counseling session, you can still do so by texting RENEW to 555888. Tune in and subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode!It's launch day for the Rhythms of Renewal Curriculum! Purchase the book HEREPurchase the study guide HEREStream the curriculum HERETonight is the last night of our Rhythms of Renewal Book Club. We'll be talking all things Create at 8pm CT! Join me on Facebook or Instagram. If you missed the past few weeks, catch up HERE. To signup and receive the free download with discussion questions, click HERE. Research Referenced: https://pages.ucsd.edu/~nchristenfeld/Happiness_Readings_files/Class%203%20-%20Brickman%201978.pdfhttps://www.barna.com/research/competing-worldviews-influence-todays-christians/This Is Water Commencement Brene BrownScripture Mentioned:Matthew 11:28-30

This week, we sat down with Dr. John Townsend to talk all things relational health. Dr. Townsend emphasizes the importance of fueling ourselves with healthy relationships, and provides a simple framework for how to establish community. We learned so much from this conversation and know you will too.Dr. John Townsend is a business consultant, leadership coach and psychologist. He has written or co-written 30 books, selling 10 million copies, including the New York times best-seller Boundaries series, Leadership Beyond Reason, and Handling Difficult People. His latest book, People Fuel, is available here.Follow Dr. Townsend on Instagram: @dr.john_townsendLearn more about Dr. Townsend’s work here.To join Rebekah's book club (Nov 2019), head here.To get a copy of Rebekah’s new book Rhythms of Renewal, head here.As always, a huge thank you to rTribe for supporting this season of the podcast. You can get a free counseling session with them when you text RENEW to 555888.

Liz Forkin Bohannon is the founder of Sseko Designs and the author the book Beginner’s Pluck: Build your life of purpose, passion and impact now.Sseko Designs is an ethical fashion brand that works to educate and empower women. Liz sat down with us for a really fun conversation on about what it looks like to be bold in creativity and risk. You're going to love getting to hear how her passions and ideas brought Sseko to life and you'll be reminded that creating often requires some healthy risk on our part. To join Rebvekah's book club (Nov 2019), head here!To get a copy of Rhythms of Renewal, head here!As always, a huge thank you to rTribe for supporting this season of the podcast. You can get a free counseling session with them when you text RENEW to 555888. 

Gabe and Rebekah sit down with their long-time friend, mentor, and life coach, Pete Richardson. Pete is the president of the Paterson Center, an organization created to help you get from where you are to where you want to be.To learn more about creating a life plan with the Paterson Center, visit their website at https://patersoncenter.com/.To listen to the Paterson Center's podcast, head here.Want to read Malcom Gladwell's Talking to Strangers and learn more about the connect rhythm, grab a copy here.Find out what your healthiest rhythm is by taking the quiz at https://rebekahlyons.com/quizGrab your copy of Rhythms of Renewal by Rebekah Lyons here!AND get a free 30 minute session with a certified coach through rTribe! Text RENEW to 55588 to get started.

When it comes to our vocation and calling, how do we anchor ourselves in Jesus instead of our careers? In this episode, Rebekah sits down with anchor and ABC senior national correspondent to talk about the rhythm of "create" and how we find a healthy mindset through the pressures of performance.Paula Faris is an anchor + senior national correspondent at ABC News; previously, she hosted Good Morning America’s Weekend Edition. She is an outspoken Christian who is a leading voice in the media industry. Paula's podcast, Journeys of Faith, gives an intimate look at how some of the world’s most influential people lean on faith and spirituality to guide them through the best and worst of times.Follow Paula on Instagram: @paulafarisBe on the lookout for Paula's book, Called Out, coming in the summer of 2020!Get a copy of Rhythms of Renewal by Rebekah Lyons here.Get the book Paula talked about on Good Morning America (You Are Free,) here.Want to hear more about these healthy rhythms? Rebekah will be speaking at Q Commons on October 24, 2019. Find out how to listen in at https://qcommons.com/global.Thank you to our sponsor rTribe: text RENEW to 55588 to get a free session with them!

In this episode, author of The Tech-Wise Family, Andy Crouch, shares his expertise on finding healthy rhythms in a world run by technology. Andy is partner for theology and culture at Praxis, which works as a creative engine for redemptive entrepreneurship. You also will get some practical next steps when you listen to Rebekah reading from the "Tech Detox" chapter of the Rhythms of Renewal audio book.To learn more about Andy, head here.To order The Tech-Wise Family, head here.To order Rhythms of Renewal by Rebekah Lyons, head here.If you enjoy audio books and enjoyed the chapter you heard today, you can find Rhythms of Renewal on audio here!Thank You to Our SponsorIf you need help finding practical ways to sustain your emotional, spiritual or relational health, check out our good friends at rTribe. Their app can match you confidentially and securely with a certified coach who fits your core rhythm, and helps you experience the transformation you desire. All you need to do to get started with a free session is text RENEW to 555888.

How does creativity play into our healthy rhythms? How do you keep a balance of input when you're always in output mode (creating)? In this episode, singer/songwriter, Ryan O'Neal (Sleeping at Last) shares about his creative process, the permission he was given as a child to try lots of things, and what happens when you the creative juices stop flowing.Sleeping At Last's music is featured in every podcast episode for this first season and you can listen to more on iTune, Apple Music, or Spotify.To order a copy of Rebekah's book head here.To watch Rebekah on the TODAY show, click here.To take the quiz to find out what your healthiest rhythm is, start here.If you need help finding practical ways to sustain your emotional, spiritual or relational health, check out our good friends at rTribe. Their app can match you confidentially and securely with a certified coach who fits your core rhythm, and helps you experience the transformation you desire. All you need to do to get started with a free session is text RFL2019 to 555888. 

As a society, we are in the throes of a collective panic attack. Anxiety and loneliness are on the rise, with 77% of our population experiencing physical symptoms of stress on a regular basis. We feel pressure chasing careers, security, and keeping up. We worry about health, politics, and many other complexities we can't control. Eventually we find our minds spinning, trying to cope or manage a low hum of anxiety, unlike ever before.But it doesn't have to stay this way.In this episode, Rebekah and Gabe walk through the four rhythms featured in Rebekah's book, Rhythms of Renewal: rest, restore, connect, and create.You'll hear more about Rebekah's own battle with depression and anxiety and the pathway to establish these four life-giving rhythms that quiet inner chaos and make room for a flourishing life.Free download of the 30 verses for anxiety: https://rebekahlyons.com/anxiety Thank you to our sponsor!If you need help finding practical ways to sustain your emotional, spiritual or relational health, check out our good friends at rTribe. Their app can match you confidentially and securely with a certified coach who fits your core rhythm, and helps you experience the transformation you desire. All you need to do to get started with a free session is text RFL2019 to 555888.