Rhythms for Life

Do you ever feel the weight of an invisible to-do list burdening your relationship? In this illuminating episode, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons welcome Dr. Morgan Cutlip, psychologist and author of "A Better How: Couples Can Tackle the Mental Load for More Fun, Less Resentment, and Great Sex." Dr. Cutlip breaks down how the mental load—that seemingly endless list of tasks, responsibilities, and emotional...

Let's talk about sex! This week, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons break the silence around the intimate side of marriage that many couples struggle to discuss. They share how growing up with "just don't do it" messages left them confused on their wedding day, and how easy it is for couples to fall into viewing sex as either a transaction or obligation rather than the beautiful connection God designed. Rebek...

What does it take to maintain a thriving marriage while navigating career changes, raising children, and making major life decisions together? In this heartfelt conversation, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons welcome their longtime friends Tim and Elisabeth Hasselbeck, who open up about their 23-year marriage journey. With Tim's background as an ESPN analyst and high school football coach, and Elisabeth's ex...

Do you and your spouse find yourselves having the same arguments over and over? In this episode, Rebekah and Gabe unpack the communication mistakes that keep couples stuck in painful cycles of conflict. Seemingly small word choices like "you always" and "you never" can instantly trigger defensiveness, and why your tone often communicates more than your actual words. They share vulnerable examples...

What happens when you discover the roots of your marriage conflicts go back to childhood? In this vulnerable conversation, Lady A's Hillary Scott and her husband Chris Tyrrell join Rebekah and Gabe to share how facing their origin stories transformed their relationship.  Chris bravely discusses how addressing childhood wounds of loneliness helped Hillary see his intense reactions not as a "scary g...

Why do we need to look back at our past to move forward in marriage? In this meaningful episode, Rebekah and Gabe explore how unresolved childhood experiences shape our marriage conflicts today. They share that the number one trigger in marital fights is actually tone—not words—because "we sense before we make sense" of what our spouse is saying.  The Lyons vulnerably discuss how Gabe's counselor...

How do successful couples work together without losing their connection? In this conversation, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons welcome longtime friends Willie and Korie Robertson (Duck Dynasty) who share their 33-year journey from teenage sweethearts to partners in both marriage and business. They share how they've navigated their different strengths and personalities—from Willie's love of cooking to Korie...

Have you ever found yourself stuck in the same frustrating cycle with your spouse? In this episode, Rebekah and Gabe explore the four "dysfunctional dances" that couples fall into during conflict. They reveal that half of marriages operate in an intense dance (where both partners have strong opinions and high energy), while many others retreat into silence, anxiety, or avoidance. Whether you're de...

Ever feel like your spouse is the villain in your marriage story? In this honest conversation, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons sit down with pastor Jonathan Pokluda ("JP") who challenges that narrative with a powerful truth: the real enemy isn't who you think it is. JP vulnerably shares how he and his wife Monica found themselves stuck in a dysfunctional dance after 21 years, and how a conversation with Ga...

In this heartfelt season opener, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons introduce their new series "The Fight For Us" based on their upcoming book. After 28 years of marriage, they share why they're passionate about helping couples move from fighting against each other to fighting for their relationship. Drawing from their own struggles and healing journey, they explain how the Christian marriage covenant isn't j...

In this episode of Rhythms for Life, Rebekah Lyons has a conversation with Tori Hope Petersen, speaker, Bible teacher, and bestselling author of Fostered and Breaking the Patterns that Break You .  Tori shares her inspiring journey of living in 12 different homes in the foster care system, highlighting the challenges, triumphs, and lessons she learned along the way. Rebekah and Tori discuss the im...

In this episode of Rhythms for Life, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons sit down with Zach Meerkreebs, author of Lower: Igniting Spiritual Awakening Through Radical Humility. Zach shares how he and tens of thousands across the world experienced the presence of God through the Asbury Outpouring in February, 2023, putting him on a path to discover how radical humility and authentic love collide. Listen in as Za...

In this episode of Rhythms for Life, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons sit down with Darren Whitehead, pastor of Church of the City and author of The Digital Fast . Together they discuss navigating a digitally saturated world. Darren shares his experience with a "Digital Fast" experiment he initiated at his church, which aimed to reduce digital distraction and address our growing dependence on technology. Th...

In this week's episode of Rhythms for Life, Rebekah and Gabe sit down with Lisa Bevere, author of The Fight for Female: Reclaiming Our Divine Identity . Lisa's calling is to help women navigate today’s complex moral and cultural issues. Lisa talks about empowering women by reclaiming a sense of divine identity and purpose. She elaborates on her belief that modern conversations, especially about ge...

In this week's episode of Rhythms for Life, Gabe Lyons discusses the need to build a hopeful and resilient future amid social fragmentation, distrust in institutions, and economic instability. Gabe shares three core principles for building a positive future: resilience, trust, and community. He also suggests that crisis periods often lead people back to conventional moral frameworks and renewed in...

In this episode, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons talk with New York Times bestselling author and Founder of Ancient Nutrition, Jordan Rubin. Jordan shares his near-death story of overcoming Crohn's disease by using ancient nutritional methods found in the Bible. He explains how this journey has led to his decades-long commitment to make history’s most powerful superfoods accessible to everyone.  Listen in...

In this episode of Rhythms for Life, Rebekah and Gabe have a conversation with wellness professional Alisa Keeton about the strong connection between physical fitness, mental health, and spiritual well-being. Alisa shares her 20-year journey in fitness instruction and emphasizes that wellness is not just about physical fitness, but about connecting with God and cultivating healthy rhythms that imp...

In this episode, Rebekah and Gabe sit down with Rich Villodas to explore the themes of his latest book, The Narrow Path: How the Subversive Way of Jesus Satisfies Our Souls . Rich shares why he felt compelled to write about the Sermon on the Mount and how its radical teachings are more relevant than ever in today’s culture, especially in a time of political and social unrest.  They discuss how mor...

In this episode, hosts Rebekah and Gabe Lyons interview author, counselor and relationship expert Debra Fileta. They define and discuss soul care through the six rhythms Jesus lived: Nourish, Rest, Connect, Protect, Savor, and Tune In.  They delve into the differences between self care and soul care and the reasons why people struggle with the deep work of caring for the soul.  Tune in and learn h...

In this episode, hosts Rebekah and Gabe Lyons interview holistic nurse practitioner Emily MacLeod-Wolfe. They discuss how women–and men–can best navigate perimenopause and menopause.  Emily explains the key differences between perimenopause and menopause, as well as common perimenopause symptoms and how they might impact fertility, libido and overall well-being. She also delves into the impact of...

In this episode, Rebekah and Gabe talk with author Alyssa Bethke about managing mental, spiritual, and relational health, especially for women who often feel overwhelmed by expectations from society. Alyssa shares her experiences of living a public life with her husband Jefferson Bethke, both New York Times bestselling authors and YouTubers. She speaks about the challenges and joys of raising chil...

In this episode, Gabe and Rebekah Lyons are joined by author and pastor John Mark Comer to delve into the concept of discipleship as "apprenticeship" to Jesus. John explains that apprenticeship is a more comprehensive and embodied approach to learning that includes being with Jesus, becoming like Him, and doing what He did. They discuss how modern culture often disconnects us from physical experie...

As you receive this new found freedom, your life becomes a walking testimony of freedom so that you can be someone who sets others free. Anything we have endured directly relates to the amount of hope we can offer someone. In this final episode of the Spring of Freedom series Gabe and Rebekah share on the idea of setting others free and then take time to answer your questions from this series. Tak...

In this episode of the Spring of Freedom series Gabe and Rebekah are covering both bravery and love. Bravery and love are two actions that lead us to experience true freedom. It’s one thing to have freedom for yourself and feel it, but it’s another thing to start thinking about who around you needs this same freedom and to help them experience it. Join us at the Emotional Health Retreat November 2...

God wants us to recognize our weakness. When we acknowledge our weakness, it allows us to welcome other people into our lives that God ordained to be in our lives because we can’t do this on our own. In this episode of the Spring of Freedom series, Gabe and Rebekah reflect on the idea of weakness, surrender and celebration. Join the May Movement challenge by visiting Rebekahlyons.com/movement 
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