Rhythms for Life

Today is our last episode of the Say Yes season! We could not be more grateful for each of the incredible conversations we've had including this one with our dear friends, Chris and Jenni Graebe. We must say yes to practicing healthy habits in order for any relationship to thrive, and Chris and Jenni graciously share their keystone rhythms that have positively impacted their marriage and their fam...

Do you ever want to shut down? Today on our Say Yes season we speak with Lisa Whittle who knows this feeling well. She graciously and vulnerably shares how we can shoulder the hard, uncomfortable areas of life and ultimately be transformed and  encouraged to keep showing up. Lisa shares how she continually discovers the good that never leaves us, in her life, her marriage and her parenting. This i...

Have you ever caught yourself striving? Today's Say Yes season conversation with Ruth Chou Simons will do the incredible work of helping us all pinpoint what it is that causes us to work tirelessly and anxiously toward something. This is a breath of fresh air! With practical steps for recognizing striving and releasing stress, Ruth walks us through her story of accepting God's grace and shares how...

Have we been called to impress the world or serve it? We are thankful for this week’s Say Yes season guest, Hosanna Wong! She is a kind and bold friend who shares her own journey and what she’s learned along the way. Hosanna reminds us to walk in our true identity and live in communion with Christ, unafraid to share His story and love with others.  We would love for you to join us at one of our up...

On today's episode of our Say Yes season, we are thrilled to talk with my dear friend Amanda Williams, co-founder of She Reads Truth! This is a personal and meaningful conversation about what the journey of surrendering to God in our families has looked like over the past few years. Amanda graciously reminds us of the truth found only in the Word of God, and how we can have the courage to believe...

Want to know a few practices for building a strong family? Our friend Jefferson Bethke is here for this Say Yes season to let us all in on what steps to take as we each journey toward building a healthy family. Jeff is full of grace and brilliance as he gives fun and insightful ideas for establishing your family around a weekly rhythm and a shared sense of identity. This matters for the people you...

Any foodies out there? We are grateful for this conversation with the brave and beautiful Danielle Walker about her journey towards health, and you will be too. We get to discuss how our overall well-being is directly impacted by what we put into our bodies and reflective of our priorities. We also don't have to sacrifice good taste for healthy nutrition! Through the ups and downs of her own story...

How are we supposed to manage our desires? Can we actually know what we desire? We are thankful for today's conversation with trusted psychiatrist and friend, Dr. Curt Thompson. Curt thoughtfully explains how our deepest desires can be met with grace and creativity. As we discover what we truly long for, we are able to let go of shame, fear, and anxiety. Curt reminds us that we are all in the midd...

We are grateful to have our brilliant friend John Mark Comer as a guest on our Say Yes season! He discusses the yes that requires us to slow down, examine and move forward with intention. John Mark explains hurry-sickness and its effects on each of us, and how we can maintain a healthy soul in today's world. He provides insight for where culture is moving right now and the hope believers in Christ...

What is surrender and what does it mean for us? No one will naturally choose surrender, yet we are all invited daily to let go of control and trust God to be who He says He is. In today's episode we celebrate the release of the book that has inspired this Say Yes season! Rebekah and Gabe graciously share their heart for this season in an effort to help us all learn how to let go and live free. Go...

Life balance isn't doing everything all the time, it's doing the right things at the right time. We are so grateful for this powerful and transparent conversation with our friend, Christy Wright. In today's episode, Christy lays out easy, practical steps we can take to identify the right yes in the right season. We can focus on what is right and shake the guilt for our no's. Through her personal s...

Could you use some encouragement today? We are so thankful to have this conversation with Christine Caine as the first episode on our new SAY YES season! Christine takes us back to the beginning of her story and walks us through how this surrender shaped her life every day afterwards. You can hear her message to leaders right now and a reminder to all of us about what is true.  Rebekah's new devot...

Have you ever felt the sting of burnout? Carey calls this a life-condition. In today's episode we are so grateful to learn from Carey Nieuwhof that there is a way to operate at your best without burning out. With insight into his own study and journey of discovery, Carey gives us highly sought out principles and insights into sustaining a healthy rhythm of productivity. Through management of our t...

On our 100th episode, we could not discuss a more important topic. Have you dealt with any feelings of loneliness or confusion lately? As we sift through how to recover from our collective trauma experienced within the past year and a half, we are thankful to have Dr. Mark Mayfield join us today to offer practical guidance and hope. He reminds us that God has a design for human flourishing that we...

Our dear friend Jess Connolly joins us today to have one of the most profound and beautiful conversations about the body shame we all experience. With an approach that treats self-image as a far from superficial issue, Jess shares her own journey and invites us all into the practical steps of reclaiming what God has already named good. This is a conversation filled with truth spoken in  thoughtful...

Who do you want to become? What kind of impact do you want to make? These are routine questions Kelli dives into with her professional athlete clients. On today's episode, Kelli goes through pieces of her story and her professional process with us. We talk about everything from her meetings with football players about destiny and mental health to what she does each morning to maintain her own well...

On this episode, Gabe and Rebekah wrap up the summer parenting series presented by Awana by sharing their own insights and stories of parenting with us. They discuss navigating the joys and hardships of their family dynamic and how it has shaped both them and their children. With refreshing counsel and humorous memories, this conversation is perfect for every parent to hear. Join us for the Emotio...

In this episode, Sarah Bragg creates a conversation for parents who are discovering all the ways they still need to grow. As a mother of two girls, Sarah shares her stories with us and encourages parents to embrace all that parenthood is while remembering who we truly are.  Purchase Sarah Bragg’s book A Mother's Guide To Raising Herself  and check out her podcast Surviving Sarah . Join us for the...

Dave and Ann Wilson join us for our summer series on Parenting presented by Awana. Dave and Ann are founders of a multi-campus church, family coaches, and parents to three adult children. In this episode, they help parents to ditch expectations of perfection and embrace strategies to build a legacy that honors Christ and impacts the world.  Purchase Dave and Ann Wilson's No Perfect Parents: Ditch...

Jodie Berndt joins us to share how to make the Bible a book of prayers that can powerfully influence your children's lives and how to pray specifically and expectantly for their faith, character, safety, relationships, and future.  Join us for the Rhythms Retreat at Lost Valley Ranch October 23-26,2021. Learn more at rebekahlyons.com/couplesretreat Purchase Jodie Berndt’s Praying the Scriptures fo...

Former NFL player and Superbowl champion Ben Watson and his wife Kirsten, executive editor of MomLife Today, join Gabe and Rebekah for our summer series on Parenting presented by Awana. As parents to 7 kids, the Watsons know firsthand how to set expectations with kids. In this episode, they share practical tips for setting expectations with kids, making space to invest time into your marriage, and...

Michael W. Smith kicks off our summer series on parenting, presented by Awana. In this episode of the Rhythms for Life Podcast, we talk to Michael W. Smith, multi-platinum artist, celebrated songwriter, producer, best-selling author, and acclaimed actor, himself a father of five adult children and grandfather of sixteen. Michael calls upon his humble experiences of growing up in a small West Virgi...

We each have unique talents and burdens, and when called out, we can help point the way forward into what God’s designed you to be. In this episode of the Rhythms for Life Podcast, we talk to Esteemed LifePlan Guide Pete Richardson of the Paterson Center on the importance of creating a plan for our lives. Join Pete Richardson, Rebekah Lyons, and Gabe Lyons September 30 - October 1 in Franklin, TN,...

In this episode of the Rhythms for Life Podcast, we talk to speaker,  author, and licensed counselor, Debra Fileta, about the importance of pairing science,  psychology, and faith together do discover.  In her new book, Are You Really Ok? ,  she challenges you to get real with yourself and seek to discover where you need mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.  LINKS : Pre-order your c...

In this episode of the Rhythms for Life podcast , we talk to counselor, speaker, coach, and author, Nicole Unice, about how  feelings and words have the power to bring us closer to people or  push us away from them. It's easy to get caught in feelings without taking the time to truly process the deep rooted issue triggering a reaction, and Nicole's new book, The Miracle Moment , helps us understan...