Rhythms for Life

Disclaimer: this episode is for a mature audience due to sensitive content. It all began when Holly whispered, "God, help me." On this week's episode, Holly Christine Hayes sits down with Rebekah and shares her vulnerable rescue story of walking out of addiction and human trafficking. This conversation serves as a wonderful reminder of the beauty that can come from what can be perceived as even th...

This is a year where it's safe to assume we are all in need of deep rest. Not the kind of rest you get from kicking back and watching your favorite TV show, but actual soul rest. This week, Curtis Zackery "CZ", joins the Rhythms for Life podcast for a conversation on how to achieve that kind of rest we are all craving this season. We live in a society that demands overcommitments and attempts to s...

As many are preparing and reflecting for thanksgiving and the holiday season ahead, this conversation with Ann Voskamp comes at the perfect time. Despite any crises or heartaches you have faced this year, she wants to reminds you that there is always something to be grateful for. Ann actually provides us with practical steps on how to continually choose thankfulness over fear, and she also shares...

Friends, you will want to grab a pen and paper for this conversation. Lysa TerKeurst is talking with Gabe and Rebekah today on the subject of forgiveness. She shares how significant the act of forgiveness is as it is the first true step to healing - even though it can be the very last thing we want to do. As we head into the holidays, there can sometimes be relationship wounds that flare-up. Lysa...

What would it look like for you to lean into the God-given talents you have been given? The world needs what you have to offer. That's why God gave them to you because He wants you to use them to further the kingdom. In this episode, John Bevere breaks down what it looks like to have a healthy fear of God and explains that we are not able to multiply our potential if we are not first resting. This...

Regardless of which party you tend to gravitate towards or who you cast your vote for, the odds are you are carrying a heavy weight of tension and stress with you this week. Gabe and Rebekah hope this conversation provides encouraging and positive insight into what comes next for us post-election. Regardless of the outcome, there are great lessons to be learned from this year. 2020 has taught us t...

Last week’s episode discussed the input rhythms (rest and restore). This week, Gabe and Rebekah emphasize the importance of the output rhythms (connect and create). When our bodies and minds are rested and restored, we are then able to go out and empower others and utilize the gifts and talents that God has uniquely designed for each of us. After all, being filled up isn't just for your benefit, b...

In a cultural moment where we're being pulled in different directions, burnout can creep in quickly. In today's conversation, Gabe and Rebekah sit down to share with the listeners the importance of making rest and restoration a priority. We can't keep trying to give from an empty cup.  What would it look like for you to run fueled from a posture of rest? In this episode, you'll gain insight on how...

In this episode, Gabe and Rebekah are joined by their great friend, Carlos Whittaker . Carlos talks with us on what it looks like to balance social media in an age where we are all consuming more stories than we can even  comprehend. He vulnerably shares his journey with anxiety and what it has looked like for him to take strides in confronting his fear. You will leave this conversation feeling en...

Tear alert! This episode with Mary Marantz is intimate and vulnerable. She shares with us the messy pieces of where her life began and how God has used those to create a life she wouldn't trade. Often times, it's the loss we want to hide that ends up shaping the trajectory of our lives. We are braver, better and more empathetic for the paths we have walked and the things we have survived. What a g...

This week's conversation on the Rhythms for Life podcast is with the one and only, Jamie Ivey. Often times, we find ourselves looking at everyone around us to try and decipher our own calling and purpose. Sometimes, we forget that the God of the universe created each of us with a unique purpose in mind. What would it look like for us to live each day seeking the abundant life God promises us? Jami...

It is such an honor to have Max Lucado on the Rhythms for Life podcast this week! Max is notorious for delivering soothing messages full of wisdom and encouragement, and this conversation is no different. During a year when many individuals have felt alone, he tells us to take courage. We are stronger than we think because God is nearer than we know. Thousands have been blessed by Max and his mini...

Whether you are an extrovert or an introvert, this episode is for you! Gabe and Rebekah sit down for a conversation with Holley Gerth , as she explains the unique strengths and potentials of both extraversion and introversion. Holley walked through several seasons of anxiety and depression, and she shares how learning to embrace the way God uniquely designed her to be has allowed her to become con...

Often times, the fear of not knowing how to pray can be the very thing that turns us away. It can seem intimidating, but the reality is that there is no right way to pray. God wants to speak to you and hear from you in the same way that your friend or family member does. This conversation with Chrystal Evans Hurst reminds us  just that. Chrystal encourages the listeners to start where you are and...

Ready to learn how to easily put 15 minutes aside for yourself every morning? Robin Long is the CEO and founder of The Balanced Life , and with four children under the age of six years old, she gets it! The mindset of having grace over guilt is REAL when Robin and Rebekah discuss how often many individuals strive to workout simply because of how they want to look versus wanting to simply take care...

This episode speaks LIFE over our female listeners! Lisa Bevere is a precious friend of Rebekah's, and in this conversation, she breaks down the importance of surrounding yourself with empowering women so that, in return, you can be that woman lifting up younger women in your life. God's daughters are meant to teach, listen and encourage one another. Sadly, our culture can often times find women c...

Why does it always feel as if you have to either choose your work or your family with no in-between? What would it look like for you and your spouse to both pursue your callings while simultaneously loving your family well? Jeff and André Shinabarger have been digging deep into this topic over the last several years, and in this conversation, they share a glimpse of what they have learned with the...

​​​Jon Tyson is a long-time friend of Gabe and Rebekah, and it is such a treat to have him on this week's Rhythms for Life podcast! His new book, Beautiful Resistance , was released just a few weeks ago, and it couldn't be more pertinent to this present time in our culture. He never fails to bring an inspiring and convicting word, as he challenges us to live more like Christ each day despite our c...

When we confront the thing we can't change, there's an invitation for it to change us. Nicole Zasowski is a marriage and family therapist, writer, and speaker. She shares her journey where she discovered that sometimes God's rescue looks like prying our fingers off of what we think we want so that we can receive what we truly need. And often, on the far side of pain we don't prefer, we find transf...

Rebekah and Gabe know you will love this conversation with their great friend, Banning Liebscher. Banning is the founding pastor of Jesus Culture, a ministry of worship, events, and leadership development. Along with his wife, Seajay, he is also the Lead Pastor of Jesus Culture Sacramento, a church committed to seeing believers encounter God, be empowered as world changers, and engage their city a...

What passions used to consume your mind before you convinced yourself they were too unattainable?  Our conversation with Bob Goff will make you want to drop what you're doing and begin rediscovering the things that make you come alive. Bob is a tremendous friend, mentor and leader. He is a New York Times Best-Selling Author, as well the founder of Love Does, a nonprofit human rights organization o...

This conversation with Paula Faris is simply inspiring. Paula Faris is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and a senior national correspondent at ABC News Paula previously was co-anchor of the Good Morning America weekend edition, as well as a co-host of The View. Paula reminds us that our worth is not in our successes and accomplishments. Her new book Called Out: Why I Traded Two Dream Jobs for a Li...

In this episode, Scott Sauls joins the Rhythms for Life podcast for a conversation discussing anxiety, depression, and the difficult season we are facing right now. With the world in the midst of chaos and  darkness, his message has never been needed more. Scott is the senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee, co-founder of the Nashville Institute for Faith and Work, and...

In this episode, we have an inspiring conversation with Becca Stevens . Becca is a speaker, social entrepreneur, author, priest, founder of eight non-profit enterprises, and President of Thistle Farms. She founded the organization more than 20 years ago to provide a sanctuary and healing for women survivors of prostitution, trafficking and addiction.  Thistle Farms is an incredible organization wi...

In this episode, Jill McSheehy joins us to talk about all things gardening! Frustrated with the lack of gardening resources for new gardeners when she began her first garden in 2013, Jill created the Beginner's Garden to help others with the same frustrations. Through Jill's guidance in the podcast and web articles , thousands of beginning gardeners have been able to start and grow their own garde...