Lepien Life

We don't usually call it a trust problem. We call it being private. Being careful. Being realistic after getting burned. But somewhere between childhood and now, most of us made a fist around our hearts, one finger at a time, one disappointment at a time. In this episode, Jaclyn gets personal about the slow closing of her own hand: a soccer ball to the face, a relationship that ended in publi...

Most of us were taught to figure out our career before we ever thought about our calling and somewhere along the way, the two got fused into the same thing. For Jaclyn, that confusion cost her the better part of a decade: a children's pastor role, a homeschool launch, a Mother's Day Out program, and a slow slide into burnout and depression. In this second episode of the Open Hands mini-s...

Have you ever looked up from the busyness of life and thought, " who am I anymore?" In this first episode of the Open Hands mini series, Jaclyn Lepien opens up about what it means to live in a "Selah" season. The pauses, the waiting, the quiet grief of a life that feels like it's on hold. Drawing from the meaning of Selah (pause, praise, and to weigh in the balance ), Jacl...

In today’s episode, we explore real rest — not the kind that numbs you out, but the kind that restores your soul and brings you back to life. We unpack why rest must be intentional, how different personalities recover in different ways, and why rhythms of recovery, recalibration, and reconnection are essential for healthy living. Inside the episode you’ll learn: • What rest actually means (and wha...

This week on Lepien Life, we’re talking about seasons . What does it mean to live fully in the season you're in—and how do you know when it's time to move on? Jaclyn and Michael share personal stories, parenting insights, and spiritual encouragement as they explore the rhythms of life: from early marriage struggles and financial mistakes to parenting teens and letting go of old expectati...

The Myth of Balance – Part 2 of 4 Balance isn’t just about keeping all the plates spinning—it starts with managing yourself. In this episode of Lepien Life, we talk about what it really means to steward your time well in a world full of noise and demands. We unpack: Why time management is really self management How personality differences shape the way we plan and prioritize The tools and systems...

Episode 1: Can We Have It All? The Myth of Balance – Part 1 of 4 Can you really have it all? In this kickoff episode of Lepien Life , we explore the pressure to be everything to everyone—and what it’s costing us. We unpack: Why “balance” is a cultural myth The emotional weight of hustle culture How to shift from overload to alignment What Scripture and classical wisdom say about living with purpos...