In this episode, we are talking about the high-church confessional documents and why you should engage with them. No matter what denomination you belong to, these confessional texts - like Christian creeds, confessions of faith, catechisms, and liturgies - have been incredibly influential in the history of the Church. We need to wrestle with what they say and determine how it fits in with our own personal statement of faith. Today, we are going to talk about why you should read these texts,...

In this podcast, we are talking about how to create a life we love by cultivating gratitude. Discontentment can lead to idolatry and sin. It can lead to purposelessness and a lack of direction in our lives. We can fight against discontentment by cultivating gratitude in our lives. This ultimately leads to a life of praise. We’ll talk about this today, and I’ll give you three ways to cultivate gratitude today.  Read more at the blog...

In this podcast, we are talking about how to structure your schedule using anchors and routines. We talk about the importance of a rhythm in your day. Ultimately, we need to all be intentional about how we spend our time in order to spend it well. How can we redeem our schedules to better glorify God? I'll give you some ideas to try, and then, I'll tell you about my stay at home mom schedule.  Read more at the blog...

Today, we are continuing our Building Our Foundations series by turning to our next core key doctrine. We will be looking at Christology or the doctrine of Christ. In this episode, we'll talk about four questions about Christology. Then, we'll think about how Jesus fulfills the roles of prophet, priest, and king both in his earthly ministry and now.  Read more on the blog: https://amorebeautifullifecollective.com/christology-jesus-as-prophet-priest-king/  Get the Doctrine and Theology Cheat...

So many of us are feeling burnt out and too busy. We feel like we need more self-care in our lives, but we don't know where to start. What if instead of starting with a bubble bath and glass of wine - we started with getting our hands active by learning a new hobby? In this post, we're talking about the importance of having at least 5 hobbies to cultivate your life.  Read more at the blog...

In this podcast, we talk about why it is so important to orient your year around a calendar that prioritizes God. Then, we talk about why the church calendar helps to focus our year on worshipping God through its holidays and traditions. Finally, we break down the different parts of the church calendar.  Read more: https://amorebeautifullifecollective.com/how-to-reorient-your-year-around-god-celebrating-the-church-calendar/ ... Visit our Shop to get a copy of any of the resources...

In this episode, we are focusing on how you can create a life you love. We'll look at a step-by-step process to brainstorming what a life you love looks like, plus some biblical principles to get you started. Then, we'll talk about 5 ways to create a life you love today.  https://amorebeautifullifecollective.com/5-ways-to-create-a-life-you-love-today/  Get a copy of our creating a life you love how to guide for FREE by clicking the link below:...

What is sin? What is evil? Do those things even exist? How can a good God have created a world where sin and evil exist? Who is Satan? What does he do? Hamartiology, or the doctrine of sin and evil, answers all of these questions and more. Listen in today to our next installment of Building Your Foundations: Core Doctrines for the Christian Life.  https://amorebeautifullifecollective.com/hamartiology-what-is-evil-and-sin-according-to-the-bible/  Get the Doctrine and Theology Cheat Sheet...

In this episode, we are focusing on part 1 of our series, which is about creating a life we love and cultivating our hearts for God. Before we think about how to create a life we love, we have to figure out if we even should. Is it biblical to create a life we love? What does the Bible say about pleasure? We are going to be looking at some history and then turning our focus to the theology of pleasure in the Bible. Spoiler: Pleasure isn't evil. In this show, I'll explain...

In this episode, we are diving into theological anthropology, or the doctrine of man. What does the Bible say about us? What should we know about our nature, our purpose, and how we were made? This episode will answer all of these questions and more by looking at the creation story and exploring what it says about us. The Bible is a book about God and his relationship with his chosen people. This means it has a lot to say about theological anthropology. So let's dive...

In this episode, we are focusing on how we can create guiding questions for our lives. These life questions will help us to narrow our focus to what really matters in our lives. We will develop our life purpose by looking back on past experiences to better live in the present moment. Developing these questions will help you to live better one year, five years, and ten years down the road. They will help you to love yourself more and to live well for...

In this podcast, we are talking about Angelology or the doctrine of angels. We'll learn about what the Bible says about angels including the types of angels and characteristics of angels. We'll also discuss fallen angels. This episode is part of our series on Building Our Foundations. Learn more about this fascinating topic by reading or listening in!  https://amorebeautifullifecollective.com/angelology-types-and-characteristics-of-angels/  Get the Doctrine and Theology Cheat Sheet Here:...

In today's episode, we are tackling goal-setting when we feel burnt out. This is especially for those who feel like they are on a treadmill for life that they can't get off of. How do you move forward on goals when you just haven't been motivated? By using the ASSET goal-setting framework, you can jump off the treadmill and start moving in the direction of the life that you want. View the full post here:...

Today is part 2 of our series on Building Your Foundations. Today, we are talking about the doctrine of Bibliology. As we'll see, the Bible should be the foundation for all other aspects of theology. You need to know why the Bible is our source of truth and what this practically means for our lives. This post will talk about both of those points today. View the full post here: https://amorebeautifullifecollective.com/what-is-bibliology-the-bible-as-your-home-base-for-studying-theology/...

In today's episode, we are tackling questions about ministry, influence, and productivity. How can we effectively be serving in ministry when life gets crazy and we feel drawn pretty thin? Is our effectiveness in ministry tied to our influence? Do we need to have a large following or create a large program to have an effective ministry?  Season 2 Episode 1 will tackle these questions and more and leave you thinking about three ways to have an effective influence in your ministry right...

We have to start our study of theology by looking at Theology Proper. This is the study of who God is, what God is like, and what God’s nature is. As we look at theology proper, we are focusing primarily on how knowing God more leads to (1) worship and (2) a deeper love. Our study of God should inspire us to know and love God more and more. This podcast will dive into 3 questions that will help you to know God better to start your study of Theology Proper.  The Deuteronomy 34 passage is...

In this post, we are talking about what you need to know when studying theology. We cover 10 basic presuppositions to make sure that you get the most out of your study. Then, we look at some concerns and pitfalls that believers often fall into. We need to remember this: Studying theology should draw us closer to God in worship and humility. We have to get our hearts right to rightly study theology. View the full post here.  Get the Doctrine and Theology Cheat Sheet Here.  Get a copy...

Do you feel frazzled - like you are stuck in the rat race of the modern day’s focus on productivity? In today’s episode, we are talking about why you need margin in your life to hear God’s voice and recognize the needs of those around you. Then, we are going to talk about the special ability of those who have more space in their lives to truly serve and minister to others. We need more margin people.  View the full post here. Want to start a new morning routine that will give you deep...

In this podcast, we are talking about 10 benefits of nature and why getting outside can even be a spiritual discipline. Then, we talk about some tips and tricks for getting outside so that you can get those benefits and worship God more. Nature can truly be transcendental.  Get a FREE Outside Time tracker when you subscribe here. View the full post here. Get our guide to 30 days of digital decluttering from our shop here Want to start a new morning routine that will give you deep...

We are constantly fighting the battle with our digital stuff. Sometimes, we luxuriate in the opportunities provided by technology. Sometimes, we feel powerless to just. stop. scrolling. How can we have a better relationship with technology? We need to do a digital detox. In this episode, we'll go over our digital decluttering checklist with for main steps: Reflect, Limit, Curate, and Replace.  Get a 30-day checklist FREE when you subscribe here. View the full post here. Check out the full...

We live in such a fast-paced world. It's easy to feel like our mind is on a hamster wheel and it just Cannot. Keep. Up. with the craziness of life. We want to cultivate stillness and peace in our hearts. But, how? A regular habit of journaling can lead to a whole host of rewards. Listen for those benefits and how to start a life-long habit. This is your Beginner's Journaling Guide to Success. View the full post here. Want to walk through this process with a great resource that I have...

A Rule of Life is the scaffolding we use to structure our time, possessions, and behaviors to become more fruitful and Christlike. With a rule of life, we grow good habits, storing up treasure in our hearts. In this episode, we talk about 4 steps to creating a rule of life that magnifies your impact for the kingdom.  This is part of our series on “Why What You Believe Matters.” Subscribe so that you never miss an episode.  View the full post here:  Get a copy of our doctrine and theology...

Our daily actions affect everything we do. When we are consistent with choosing the best behaviors for our lives, we end up creating a storehouse of goodness in our hearts. Our last step in our method of Christian living is focused on creating this plan for everyday living. This plan is called a rule of life and will help you to have a fruitful, meaningful, impactful life for Christ.  This is part of our series on “Why What You Believe Matters.” Subscribe so that you never miss an...

Have you ever faced a situation that you didn't know how to handle? Did you wish there was a guidebook, or some big idea or motto, that would help you to navigate those tricky situations?  In today's post, we talk about how we can create guiding biblical principles of faith for life based on our statement of faith and core Christian virtues. You'll walk away from this episode empowered to develop your own biblical principles, ready to face all that life can throw at you in a good and...