After nearly a decade of conversations, growth, and shared wisdom, this episode feels especially meaningful… and monumental. In this heartfelt conversation, Krista Gilbert and Alexandra Kuykendall reflect on the courage it takes to step into uncertainty, release what once felt certain, and trust God with what comes next.

Together, we explore the tension between faith and certainty, the neuroscience behind fear and resilience, and the invitation to hold opportunities — and seasons — with open hands. Whether you’re navigating a transition, sensing a new beginning, or simply trying to take the next faithful step, this episode will meet you there.

Because sometimes the bravest thing we can do is trust the unknown.  We’re doing that in today’s episode.  Push play to find out how. 

In This Episode

• Why endings and new beginnings require courage
• The difference between faith and certainty
• How fear impacts the brain and nervous system
• Spiritual practices that help us embrace change
• What emotional agility looks like in everyday life
• Learning to trust God one step at a time

A FEW THINGS MENTIONED

The Road Less Triggered- Dr. Kelly Flanagan

The Road Less Traveled- M. Scott Peck

Emotional Agility- Susan David

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If you are married you likely pray for your spouse. Perhaps it's not as frequent as you'd like it to be, but it happens. Brad and Heidi Mitchell ask the question, how often do you pray WITH your spouse?

Why? Because the Holy Spirit does something special when we come to God with our concerns together. Whether it's a blessing over their day, a shared grief or concern, or the opportunity to talk with God together, prayer with our spouse builds a special kind of intimacy. 

But what if my spouse isn't comfortable praying out loud? Brad and Heidi have great tips for that. We must all build our muscles in something new and they offer ways spouses can start praying together on a regular basis, not just when crisis hits, in ways that feel comfortable for everyone.

If you want to strengthen your relationship and build deeper intimacy, coming to God together does just that

FIND MORE ABOUT BRAD & HEIDI MITCHELL

Brad & Heidi Mitchells'- Website and Instagram

Brad & Heidi Mitchells' Book- Build Your Marriage with Prayer

A FEW THINGS MENTIONED

Brad & Heidi Mitchells' other book- Ruined to Recovery; Help When the Affair is Discovered

Lee Strobel's book- The Case for Grace

Wesley Duewel's book- Touch the World Through Prayer

Bible verse- John 17

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE

1. What is one way you can incorporate prayer for your spouse into your routine?
2. What is one way you can incorporate praying together into your routine?
3. Are there areas in your life that you would like to pray that you don't typically pray about together?

Pray a prayer of blessing over your spouse this week.

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John Coleman has made his career talking to people about aligning their money with their values and we get the benefit of his expertise and wisdom. If money talk intimidates you, don't worry, John speaks to our hearts as much as our heads, as we consider what we truly want and how money can be used to meet goals.

Based on his newest book Good Money, John explores how faith, purpose, and financial wisdom intersect in midlife. As an investor, author, and speaker, he brings practical knowledge with bigger questions. Discoverstrategies for managing money, passing values to the next generation, and redefining retirement for a meaningful life. 

We promise, you do NOT want to miss this conversation. We are both eating up John's book and did not want this conversation to end. He understood us AND he had so much encouragement to share. No matter your current financial situation, you can work toward Good Money.

FIND MORE ABOUT JOHN COLEMAN

John Coleman- Website and Substack

John Coleman Book- Good Money

A FEW THINGS MENTIONED

John's other books- Passion and Purpose

John's Novel- Miracles

From Strength to Strength- Arthur Brooks

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If you’ve ever wondered whether you missed your moment or if it’s too late to begin again, this conversation will meet you right where you are. 

Mitch Matthews, a high performance coach, reframes midlife not as a closing chapter, but as a powerful starting point—one where your life experience becomes the very foundation for what’s next. Blending practical strategy, neuroscience, and faith-centered encouragement, he invites you to see reinvention as something accessible, not overwhelming. 

In this episode, we explore how curiosity and novelty can reignite passion, why giving yourself permission to start small builds real momentum, and how to quiet imposter syndrome by developing authentic, grounded confidence. You’ll hear about practical tools to help you recognize your unique gifts and begin aligning your work and calling with who you truly are.

Rooted in both mindset and faith, this conversation also speaks to the deeper tension many feel between contentment and the desire to dream bigger. Mitch shares how biblical truth affirms your value and calling, while also addressing the real relational ripple effects that can come when you pursue a new path. 

This episode is an invitation to honor where you’ve been, embrace who you are, and step into your next chapter with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

FIND MORE ABOUT MITCH MATTHEWS

Mitch Matthews- Website

Mitch Matthews Podcast- Dream, Think and Do

Mitch's Gift to You-MAKE TIME FOR YOUR NEXT CHAPTER -coupon code to make it free for you is simply: RISE

A FEW THINGS MENTIONED

Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

John 10:10

Ephesians 3

Joshua 1:9

Book: From Strength to Strength

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE

1. How have you misunderstood confidence and how can you use this new definition to step into unknown territory?
2. In what area has your own thinking held you back?
3. What belief do you need to let go off in order to monetize your skillset and abilities?

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If you’ve ever wondered whether you missed your moment or if it’s too late to begin again, this conversation will meet you right where you are. 

Mitch Matthews, a high performance coach, reframes midlife not as a closing chapter, but as a powerful starting point—one where your life experience becomes the very foundation for what’s next. Blending practical strategy, neuroscience, and faith-centered encouragement, he invites you to see reinvention as something accessible, not overwhelming. 

In this episode, we explore how curiosity and novelty can reignite passion, why giving yourself permission to start small builds real momentum, and how to quiet imposter syndrome by developing authentic, grounded confidence. You’ll hear about practical tools to help you recognize your unique gifts and begin aligning your work and calling with who you truly are.

Rooted in both mindset and faith, this conversation also speaks to the deeper tension many feel between contentment and the desire to dream bigger. Mitch shares how biblical truth affirms your value and calling, while also addressing the real relational ripple effects that can come when you pursue a new path. 

This episode is an invitation to honor where you’ve been, embrace who you are, and step into your next chapter with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

LISTEN TO THE EPISODE

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FIND MORE ABOUT MITCH MATTHEWS

Mitch Matthews- Website

Mitch Matthews Podcast- Dream, Think and Do

A FEW THINGS MENTIONED

Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

John 10:10

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE

1. Mitch talked about documenting your brilliance, what would it look like for you to do that over the next week or month?
2. In what area do you need to move from "who am I to do this" to "why not me"?
3. In what area do you need to give yourself permission to take the next step?

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Addiction has ripple effects. When you love someone who is in active recovery you often don't know if you are saying or doing the right thing to help. Caroline Beidler gives us words of hope: you can't go wrong with compassion. As a person who is walking out her own recovery from substances and a professional who creates resources for others in recovery, Caroline is able to broach this topic from multiple angles. 

We talk through boundaries, enabling, and relapse. All topics that impact not just the person in recovery, but those caring for him or her. We also cover neuroscience of addiction and genetic factors that may be at play because family members often struggle with the "why" behind the addiction. And finally how do we have difficult conversations? Especially in the early stages of recovery when hurts on both sides may still feel quite raw? Caroline walks us through all of that.

If you love someone who is in active addiction or in recovery - in any form - this episode will help you feel less alone. It will also offer some practical approaches to potentially awkward conversations so that we can love well. And you can never go wrong with compassion.

FIND MORE ABOUT CAROLINE BEIDLER

Caroline Beidler- Website and Instagram

Caroline Beidler Book- When You Love Someone in Recovery

Caroline Beidler's - Recovery Rhythm Reset

A FEW THINGS MENTIONED

Recovery Resources- Recovery.com

Bible Verse- Luke 15:20

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE

1. How can you hold hope for someone in your life?
2. What is your support system as you support someone in recovery?
3. Do you need to have some non-weird conversation about how to do life together?
4. How can you run with compassion towards someone who is already in recovery or moving in that direction?

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This episode is one of those conversations that stays with you. Katie Blackburn joins us to share her deeply personal journey through divorce, her husband’s addiction, parenting a child with autism, and the long road of starting over as a single mom. With honesty, humility, and so much heart, she opens up about what it really looks like to walk through seasons that feel impossible—and how grace met her there.

Throughout this conversation, Katie reminds us that grace isn’t something we have to climb toward—it’s already beneath us, holding us through every fall, every setback, and every uncertain step forward. And maybe more importantly, she shows us what it looks like to keep going anyway… one day at a time.

We talk about healing, faith, and the quiet, daily work of rebuilding a life. Katie shares how writing became part of her healing process, how community quite literally carried her when she couldn’t carry herself, and why the idea of “doing it all on your own” is one of the biggest lies we buy into. There’s also so much wisdom here about what it means to actually move through pain—not avoid it. 

In the midst of it all, Katie speaks to hope. If you’ve ever gone through a season of pain, loss, sadness, or great change, this episode is for you.  

We cover: 

• What grace actually looks like in the middle of chaos and trauma
• Using writing as a tool for healing and processing pain
• Why community and relationships are essential—not optional—for resilience
• Practical ways to metabolize pain through movement, support, and honesty
• The beauty and strength found in intergenerational living
• Rebuilding faith and hope after loss
• Letting go of self-sufficiency and trusting God’s steady grip
• Living “one day at a time” in seasons of crisis
• The impact of self-talk and daily persistence in long-term healing

If This Episode Spoke to You…

Share it with a friend who might need a reminder that they’re not alone. And that even here—especially here—grace is already holding them.

Bio: KATIE BLACKBURN is a writer, teacher, and a lifelong learner, but her most cherished role is being a single mom to her six incredible kids. Her favorite thing to do is tell people about the ways God has held her through circumstances that seemed impossible. When she’s not taking care of kids or telling stories, you can probably find her riding her bike, pretending she’s in the Tour de France. L

FIND MORE ABOUT KATIE BLACKBURN

Katie Blackburn – Instagram and Website

Katie Blackburn Book - Grace Will Meet You There

Katie Blackburn Podcast- Coffee+Crumbs Podcast

A FEW THINGS MENTIONED

Burn the Ship- Essay

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE

1. Has God met you in a difficult place?
2. What did His Grace feel like to you?
3. Why is it important to remember these moments when God has met you?
4. Who can you show up for right now and help in a practical way?
5. How can your feeling inform you about what is going on inside of you?
6. How can you ask and invite God's grace to meet you in the middle of your emotions?

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People can often see the many responsibilities we carry - but what about the invisible stress? Do we even recognize what we are carrying?

Personal coach and dear friend Kendra Tillman, joins us to talk through the stress we carry in midlife and how we can name it and move forward.

From body changes that come with midlife to relationship shifts - Kendra gives us some perspective on how to tackle the new normal that is in front of us.

Midlife is an opportunity for us to recognize all that we have accomplished, decide what we are carrying forward and what we want to leave behind. Instead of fixating on loss, we can recognize it and take the best of us forward.

God has not forgotten you. You may be carrying many stressors others can't see. He knows - and we can relate! Know that every change eventually also has an opportunity to rise to meet the moment. This is our time to rise

FIND MORE ABOUT KENDRA TILLMAN

Kendra Tillman's - LinkedIn and Website

Kendra Tillman's - Instagram

A FEW THINGS MENTIONED

James 1:27

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE

1. What have you learnt about this part of you, about this part of your life, from whom you have been and what you have experienced from the beginning until now?
2. What do you want to carry forward in this new season of life in this one area?
3. What do you want to lay down?
4. How can you start implementing this changes soon?

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Midlife can feel like a season of uncertainty — roles shift, questions surface, and the path forward isn’t always clear. But what if this chapter could be one of the most alive and purposeful of your life? In this rich conversation with global leadership coaches Krista Gilbert, Emily Jamieson, and Emily Love explore what it truly means to be wide awake in midlife — fully present, deeply self-aware, and oriented toward what matters most.

We explore what being “wide awake” really means, how to walk in purpose, and how to navigate the varied emotions that barrage us everyday of our lives.  Ultimately we talk about what does it mean to live the John 10:10 life – one full of life and abundance?  

Let’s come alive together!  

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The Transformation Triad

A FEW THINGS MENTIONED

John 10:10

Podcast Interview with Dr Sash Shilcutt

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE

1. What is a way that you could manage your emotions better?
2. What could a possible rest ritual be for you? A physical action that you could do that feels practical to you that would help you pause and choose your emotions and how you want to proceed?
3. How can you cultivate more aliveness inside of you?
4. What does growth look like for you in this season?

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Midlife can feel like a season of uncertainty — roles shift, questions surface, and the path forward isn't always clear. But what if this chapter could be one of the most alive and purposeful of your life? In this rich conversation with global leadership coaches Krista Gilbert, Emily Jamieson, and Emily Love explore what it truly means to be wide awake in midlife — fully present, deeply self-aware, and oriented toward what matters most.

We explore what being “wide awake” really means, how to walk in purpose, and how to navigate the varied emotions that barrage us everyday of our lives.  Ultimately we talk about what does it mean to live the John 10:10 life - one full of life and abundance?  

Let’s come alive together!  

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The Transformation Triad

A FEW THINGS MENTIONED

1 Corinthians 10:31

John 10:10

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE

1. What is your bigger macro purpose that doesn't change?
2. What is your current assignment that God has given you right now in this season?
3. How have you handled your emotions historically?
4. What growth can you practice when it comes to navigating the landscape of your emotions?

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Are you caring for aging parents while still supporting your young adult children? You’re not alone. In this episode, Krista and Alex explore the emotional complexity of the sandwich generation — a season marked by grief, shifting roles, guilt, and unexpected growth.

They discuss how to manage changing family dynamics, set healthy boundaries, reevaluate expectations, and embrace the opportunity for deeper relationships during this transitional stage of life.

If you’re feeling stretched between two generations, this conversation offers practical insight, encouragement, and hope.

In this episode:

• Why grief and opportunity often coexist
• How guilt shows up in caregiving
• The importance of boundaries and self-care
• Parenting adult children with clarity and respect

Listen in for wisdom and practical tools to help you navigate this complex season with intention.

A FEW THINGS MENTIONED

Podcast - Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast -Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs with Steve Cuss

Book- Managing Leadership Anxiety by Steve Cuss

Bible Verses:

Exodus 20:12

Ephesians 6:1-3

Mantras

*Stay relational, not controlling

*Honor without self abandoning

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A FEW THINGS MENTIONED

Philippians 1:6

James 1:5

Ecclesiastes 3:1

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE

1. What is your grief around in this season?
2. Where is the opportunity, in this season for you?
3. Where do you need to let go?
4. What does it look like to offer your young adult freedom?
5. What does it look like to infuse your young adult with belief?

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The challenges of social media don't just affect young women, they impact those of us that are hitting our 40s, 50s, and 60s too! The expectations of what it means to age is moving the needle on what is expected.

So how does one decide what to focus on? Care about? Lean into? And accept? We all have different specifics that matter to us, but God's care for our heart and our posture toward the world has not changed.

If you are a woman who struggles with aging, have wondered how you can possibly measure up to the beauty standards of the day, or who simply wants to feel confident no matter your age, this conversation is for you!

Kristin Wall is mom, mother-in-law, and grandmother and is reflecting on what it means to age in front of the younger women and girls in her life. This is a dynamic conversation that you won't want to miss.

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Kristin Wall- Instagram

A FEW THINGS MENTIONED

Proverbs 31:30

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE

1. What is motivating this desire, am I drawn to this out of joy and stewardship or am I drawn to it out of comparison, pressure or feeling less than?
2. Is this helping me feel more like myself or less, does this choice bring peace and confidence or does it create more anxiety and self focus?
3. If no one could see me, would I still want this? Would I still make this decision if it was just me or only because others might notice?
4. Am I caring for my body or trying to correct it? Is this honoring what God gave me or trying to erase what time has done?
5. Is this drawing me closer to gratitude or further into dissatisfaction? Do I feel thankful afterwards or more critical of myself?
6. Would I want my daughter or grand-daughter to feel the same pressure, what message does this pass down?
7. Does this choice expand my life or shrink it? Does it free me to Love, Connect and be present or does it make myself more preoccupied with myself?
8. Have I prayed about this and invited the Holy Spirit into this decision?
9. Am I anchored in who God says I am or in how I look right now?

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It’s one of our favorite episodes of the year—our annual Valentine’s "Things We Love" tradition! This episode is all about the little things we love: beauty finds, cozy clothes, home upgrades, meaningful gifts, what we’re watching and reading, and the random discoveries that made our lives better over the past year.

Whether you’re shopping for yourself (highly encouraged), building gift ideas, or just love hearing real-life recommendations, this one’s for you.

A FEW THINGS MENTIONED

Toys for the Brain:

Battle Shapes

Reflex Ball Set

Flip Side

Hand Eye Trainer

Beauty / Clothes:

Dmrtlgy luminous under eye corrector

Madagascar Centella soothing gel 

WOW dreamcoat antifrizz spray

Room Service pajamas and Nordstrom pajamas from you!

KUT from the Kloth pants

Shark Hair Tool - Flexstyle Air Styling + Drying System
Cozy Earth Bath Robes or Terry Bath Wrap

Anthro puff sleeve top
Pants by Maeve
Salt and Stone Deodorant 

Ouai Hair Mask
Ouai Scalp and Body Scrub

Modlilly

Home:

Krisi’s Sur La Table ratchet pepper grinder

Scrub Daddy Power Paste and sponges

GE Profile washer/drier combo

Travel Jewelry Case (that got lost and is now found)

Miele Vacuum

Anna Antique Brass Candle Holder 

Faux Fur Electric Blanket

Lola Blankets
Shashibo Battle Shapes

Wireless Charging Station for Phones / airpods / apple watches
Luggage Racks for Guests

Gifts:

Bowls from Costco

Lego 3-1 sets

Watercolor paints and paper and brushes from Walmart

For Graduation:  a very nice men’s watch

Ballerina Farm Bread Knife + wooden measuring spoons

Durable insulated bag for your Costo runs. 

Haven Bag Co

Merry Sockmas:  Bombas Essentials and Southern Scholar Dress Socks for Men 

Cover Your Assets
Travel Jewelry Organizer

Workpro Home Tool Kit (pink!)
Personalized Minimalist Stationary

Kitchen: 

Ballerina Farm Protein

Breville Smart Oven (air fryer)
Thorne Creatine Powder
Frozen Grapes
Toasted Hazelnuts for Salads
Roasted Chickpeas

Media:

Shows / Movies

Knives out three: Wake Up Dead Man on Netflix, Father Jud’s character

Eras Tour docuseries on Disney Plus, themes of kindness and generosity and staying focused on who you serve

House of David on Prime
Ruth and Boaz

The Rings of Power

Books:

My Friends: A Novel by Frederik Backman

Wild Card interview with Michelle Obama (podcast)

Built To Fly by Eric Scofield

Shoe Dog by Phil Knight

Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas

Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy

The Great Alone by Kristen Hannah

How to Know a Person by David Brooks

Emotional Agility by Susan David

Follows:

David French

Kate Bowler

Heidi Kristensen (@sustainablefashionstyle on Insta)

TandTTwinTalk
Imscottdonnell
Thecodeofthewest

Krisimonsivies

Best Random Things: 

Nobl Travel CarryOn Suitcase - so smart

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Bethany Kimsey's- Website and Instagram

Bethany Kimsey's Podcast- Warrior Mama Podcast

FEW THINGS MENTIONED

Bible verses

-Romans 4

-1 John

-John 7: 37-39

-Isaiah 40:11

-Jeremiah 33:3

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE

1. How do you sense that you are God's beloved? Sit right now and accept His love.
2. Who can you study in your circle, take some time to do an inventory and observe, then assess and ask God to give you eyes to see them and to have some insight and then pray if and when to speak what you observe.
3. What questions can you have ready to ask when you want to get to the heart of an issue without giving a leacture?

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Do you struggle with what to wear or find yourself staring at your closet wondering what actually looks good on you? You’re not alone — and that’s exactly what we’re talking about in today’s episode.

We’re joined by Lisa Davenport, an Australian body archetype and style expert who helps women understand how to dress in a way that truly works for their bodies. Lisa has spent years in the fashion industry and is passionate about helping women stand tall in the bodies they’ve been given, dressing with confidence instead of comparison.

In this conversation, Lisa breaks down what body archetypes really are, why certain styles flatter you while others don’t, and how small shifts in fit, cut, and proportion can completely change how you feel when you get dressed. Her philosophy is simple but powerful: it’s not your body that’s the problem — it’s learning what works for it.

If getting dressed feels frustrating or overwhelming, this episode will help you see your wardrobe in a new light. This year, step into confidence by wearing what looks great on you and finally leave the guesswork behind.

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Lisa Davenport- Instagram

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE

1. Stand Infront of a mirror and look at your shape and be honest, what shape am I? Then go to Pinterest and look-up that shape and see what people are wearing.
2. Who can you enlist to help you thin out your closet?
3. What time can you set aside to organize and then shop your own closet?
4. What two things can you do this week to up level your confidence through what you wear?

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What happens when all of the things that used to work, stop working? Or maybe your body doesn’t respond to exercise, diet, supplements or alcohol like your friend’s does. Why?!

We bring you Dr. Devan Szcepankski, the Founder and CEO of Nu Well Medicine. She is a board-certified family medicine physician with post-graduate certifications in Nutritional and Genomic Medicine. She uses nutrition and genomics to find how our bodies uniquely respond to our environments. She works one-on-one with patients to see what exactly THEY need to thrive. 

So back to the why? You may be asking, Why doesn’t my body work like it used to? Why does my BFF get different results with the same workout plan? Because you are a unique person with unique traits. Dr. Devan walks us through the factors from gut health to genetic predisposition that could help answer your questions and ultimately get you to better health.

If you are wanting the new rules to midlife health, look no further. It’s just the rules might be just as unique as you are.

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Dr. Devan Szczepanski- Website and Instagram

Dr. Devan work - Website 2

FEW THINGS MENTIONED

Books

Fast Like a Girl- Dr Mindy Pelz

Eat Like a Girl- Dr Mindy Pelz

A Diet for Your Blood Type-

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE

1. What would it look like to pay more attention to your gut health this year?
2. If sleep is one of the main indicator of health what shift do you need to make in your sleeping habits?
3. What would it look like for you to advocate for greater health with your practitioners?

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What happens when all of the things that used to work, stop working? Or maybe your body doesn't respond to exercise, diet, supplements or alcohol like your friend's does. Why?!

We bring you Dr. Devan Szcepankski, the Founder and CEO of Nu Well Medicine. She is a board-certified family medicine physician with post-graduate certifications in Nutritional and Genomic Medicine. She uses nutrition and genomics to find how our bodies uniquely respond to our environments. She works one-on-one with patients to see what exactly THEY need to thrive. 

So back to the why? You may be asking, Why doesn't my body work like it used to? Why does my BFF get different results with the same workout plan? Because you are a unique person with unique traits. Dr. Devan walks us through the factors from gut health to genetic predisposition that could help answer your questions and ultimately get you to better health.

If you are wanting the new rules to midlife health, look no further. It's just the rules might be just as unique as you are.

FIND MORE ABOUT DR DEVAN SZCZEPANSKI

Dr. Devan Szczepanski- Website and Instagram

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE

1. What are your challenges health-wise in midlife?
2. What is one wrong-right thing that you've been doing that you can stop doing?
3. Has your body responded to something months or years later, where you have realised now that your body was responding to stress that happened a long time ago?
4. How does it make you feel to consider your body responding and holding on to that stress for so long?
5. What are you wanting to do better in your health as far as understanding your body in 2026?

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Many of us feel the pressure of needing to reinvent ourselves every January.  Maybe what we actually need is a more sustainable, compassionate approach to growth. Instead of drastic resolutions, what if we explore the power of realistic goals, small shifts, and emotional agility—the kind of changes that actually stick? 

This episode speaks directly to seasons of burnout and stagnation,reminding us all that acceptance is not giving up—it’s often the first step forward. We discuss the circle of control, helping you discern what’s yours to carry (and what isn’t), and why reclaiming agency begins with clarity, not force.

You’ll also hear a thoughtful exploration of identity and motivation—how who we believe ourselves to be shapes the choices we make—and why mindfulness matters more than ever in midlife. This conversation is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and make room for change that feels aligned instead of exhausting.

The episode closes with a prayer for guidance and peace, offering grounding and hope as we step into 2026 with intention, grace, and trust.

 In this episode:

• Why incremental change is often more powerful than big resolutions
• How acceptance can coexist with growth
• Recognizing burnout and stagnation without judgment
• Using the circle of control to reduce overwhelm
• The role of identity in lasting motivation
• Simple mindfulness practices for everyday life
• A closing prayer to anchor you as a new year begins

A FEW THINGS MENTIONED

Emotional Agility- Susan David

Atomic Habit- James Clear

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE

1. What do you need to accept?
2. What is in your circle of control and what isn't?
3. What is your "I am someone who" statement?
4. What can you keep doing, what can you stop doing and what can you start doing in 2026?

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A FEW THINGS MENTIONED

Proverbs 11:25

Italian Meatball Orzo Soup

Italian Sausage White Bean Soup

Apres Ski Chicken Dumplings Soup

Zuppa Toscana

Clam Chowder in bread bowls

panini maker

Chicken Marbella

Soft Peanut Brittle

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE

1. What does success look like to you as you gather people this season?
2. What is one way you can prepare now to gather and feed people near Christmas?
3. What would it look like to involve others in the cooking this year?
4. Make a list of possible meals that you can make or you can download Krista's Christmas planning guide, get it out of your head to the paper.
5. How can you embody the spirit of Christmas this year as you host others?

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Are you hosting over the holidays… or avoiding it?

Do you ever wonder what actually matters when you open your home—and what absolutely doesn’t? If so, this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale.

This week, Alex and Krista sit down with author and hospitality mentor Abby Kuykendall, whose book Let the Biscuits Burn gives permission to let go of entertaining to embrace the true heart of hospitality.

Let’s peel back the pressure, perfectionism, and Pinterest-level expectations surrounding hosting—especially during the holidays—and get honest about what true Biblical hospitality really looks like.

Takeaways:

• Hospitality is both a spiritual gift and a discipline.
• True hospitality focuses on making others feel loved and seen.
• Entertaining is different from hospitality; it’s more self-centered.
• Setting boundaries is crucial to prevent burnout during hosting.
• Practical tips can help incorporate hospitality into daily life.
• Creating a welcoming environment is key to effective hospitality.
• Hospitality can be transformative for both host and guest.
• Personal experiences highlight the power of opening one’s home.
• Hospitality doesn’t have to be perfect; it’s about connection.
• The conversation encourages embracing hospitality as a rhythm.

FIND MORE ABOUT ABBY KUYKENDALL

Abby Kuykendall- Website and Instagram

Abby Kuykendall's Book- Let the Biscuit Burn

A FEW THINGS MENTIONED

Revelation 19

1 Peter

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE

1. When have you felt seen, known and loved, what did the other person do to help you feel that way?
2. How can you be disciplined to build hospitality into your rhythms?
3. What is one visual reminder you can create in your home or office that will trigger an invitation of hospitality?
4. How can you get ready to be ready this holiday season?

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How is the world feeling to you these days? How does Christmas fit into all of the headlines of the day? What about grief during a time when we are told we should be celebrating? Alex reminds us of why we celebrate Christmas in the first place. Jesus came BECAUSE OF the grief of the world. He surprised the world with his arrival and now we wait with expectation for his return.

Whether you aren't sure how to celebrate when your neighbors are suffering, or you are the one facing difficult circumstances - this is your annual reminder that Jesus is the hope of the world and this is why we remember his arrival every year.

A FEW THINGS MENTIONED

Books

Celebrating Abundance by Walter Brueggermann

Loving My Actual Christmas by Alex Kuykendall

Episodes

Episode 311- Christmas is Coming

Episode 105- Loving My Actual Christmas

Episode 480- Make Room for Hope

Episode 481-Make Room for Peace

Episode 482- Make Room for Joy

Episode 483- Make Room for Love

Episode 310- Moving Through Grief and Loss at Christmas

Episode 507- Walking Kids Through Grief + Loss

Sermon

Colorado Community Church

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How are you doing this week friend? Are you experiencing the busy of Thanksgiving week? The threshold of the holiday season can be overwhelming with so many responsibilities and shoulds. We are often the holiday makers for those ahead of us in life (our parents) and those behind (our kids and grandkids.) On top of the to-do list there can be the relational heaviness midlife can bring. The holidays can highlight where we are already hurting. Other midlife stressors can be equally painful.

But we don't have to dread our life - or our holiday season. Gary Thomas is here to remind us that we live in freedom because Jesus offers us this gift. Yes, we have heartache, but more than that we have the promise of Christ that he has overcome the world. As you are baking your pies and basting your turkey over the next few days, join us as we dismantle some lies that are keeping us from walking in the way of Christ. Gary is honest, humble, and not wrong! This season of midlife can be disorienting and difficult. We also can experience the contrast of hope and good news that is in the resurrected Christ.

FIND MORE ABOUT GARY THOMAS

Gary Thomas- Website and Instagram

Gary Thomas Book- The Life You Were Reborn to Live

A FEW THINGS MENTIONED

Genesis 3:16

Romans 7

1 Corinthians 15

John 16:33

1 Timothy 6:8

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE

1. What does it look like to pursue wisdom of God over everything at this stage in life?
2. What does it look like to offer up your child to God, like Abraham did with Isaac?
3. Is there an area of life where you feel you have unknowingly tipped into entitlement?
4. Is there an area of good in your life that has become normal that you can see with fresh eyes again?

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Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith- Website and Instagram

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith Book- Being Fully Known

A FEW THINGS MENTIONED

DR. Saundra's other books

Sacred Rest

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE

1. Where in your life are you resisting change?
2. If your pot is being stirred, is there something coming up in you that you need to pay attention to?
3. What does it look like to accept your current situation so you can find the joy in what is?
4. What form of sacred rest are you practicing so your soul is being watered?
5. How can you explore what is underneath a fear you have? What have you been avoiding facing?
6. What part of you are you holding back?

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FIND MORE ABOUT JESSICA SMARTT

Jessica Smartt’s- Website and Instagram

Jessica Smartt’s Book- Come on Home

A FEW THINGS MENTIONED

Jessica’s Other Book

Memory Making Mom

The Light at Tern Rock-

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE

1. What would it look like to take a posture of flexibility this holiday season?

2. As Jessica said, God has uniquely wired you with gifts for your family, how can you capitalize on those gifts that you already have to create more of a nest for your family?

3. How can you embody the spirit of the holiday you are celebrating?

4. What is one action step from the podcast you can implement and be specific is it an idea, posture, game or tradition?

5. What is the opportunity God is inviting you into your specific hard this holiday season?

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