You may know her as ‘The Bachelorette’ from Season 9, where she shared her life with the world on national television... but lots has happened since then!  As a young woman searching for love while also searching for herself, and now as a momma of two boys and wife to the man she met on ‘The Bachelorette,’ Desiree opens up about her experience on reality TV, and finding her identity in Christ.  So pull up a chair and listen to Desiree’s story,  I know her faith journey is going to encourage you

Addison (son of Lisa & John Bevere) believes it is time to become more than just cultural Christians & start seeing and living as the saints that we are.  Did you know that the word Christian is only used 3 times in the New Testament, but the word Saint is used over 60 times?  Paul starts almost every letter ’To the saints…’ and that’s you and me!  

We did something new for this one, a live instagram chat - turned podcast with Danielle Coke. Go check out her page @ohhappydani. She is a designer-turned-illustrator from Georgia, with a heart for justice and a love for Jesus and people. We found this conversation so enlightening and life giving and we hope you do too. Our prayer is that this conversation would help you see, hear and love your neighbor as yourself and that your awareness would lead you to action.

We're pressing pause to talk about how we’ve been listening, learning, grieving and processing the racial injustice towards George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless others. We aren’t going to have the perfect words but we’re learning. Our prayer is that this very raw and vulnerable conversation would give you the courage to take a first step towards repentance and fighting injustice in your life. We want this community to be a place to learn and grow together!

Lisa has always been known for saying it like it is, and this podcast episode is no different.  We talked about everything from motherhood (she raised four boys) to why women have been fed the lie that being strong is wrong.  In her new devotional book ‘Strong,’  Lisa says, "Too often Christian women are associated with weakness rather than strength. Sometimes religion has taught us to hide rather than to rise. It is true that we are called to be meek, but not weak.”  Amen sister! 

I’m so excited for you to meet my mom, Judi, as she shares her style of simplicity parenting, encourages us moms to chill out and slow down, and reflects on some moments she wishes she could do over!  She’s the best mom (I know, I’m biased) but I think you will appreciate her wisdom and the relaxed way she shares it.  Happy Mother’ Day!

This week’s podcast episode features Paula Faris, former ABC anchor and co-host of The View, who left her two dream jobs to pursue a path God was leading her down. Her new book, “Called Out,” is all about her personal journey to figure out who she was apart from her dream jobs by separating her calling into two parts: a vocational and a faith calling. If you’ve ever struggled with achieving & where your worth comes from, this episode will bring freedom to your life!

Chris and I talk about how our quarantine is going and we also chatted with artist/worship leader Elle Limebear all the way from her home in Brighton, UK about how this season at home has been for her.  She is the daughter of Delirious? frontman Martin Smith, a newlywed and a youth leader as well as being an amazing artist.  Elle released a new album in February, and now she’s home off of the road with a truck load of them so make sure and support her and download her album “Lost in Wonder”.

So... I wrote a book! It’s a devotional book called “You Got This - A Guide To Ditching Perfect & Showing Up For Your Real Life.” This is a huge step of faith for us, and at a really crazy period in history. I was feeling really discouraged about this timing, until God reminded me that this is a season when everyone needs a little extra hope and encouragement, so maybe it’s the PERFECT time. Check out all the details here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/yougotthis/you-got-this

I thought it might be helpful to explain what listening and responding to God actually looks like in my life.  I’m no expert on this, but I’ve definitely had to depend on a voice beyond my own many times for small and big decisions, and through walking in relationship with Holy Spirit for a few years now I’m excited to share what I’ve learned.  I hope it’s helpful in your daily journey with the Lord! Listen to our EP at https://smarturl.it/You-Got-This Follow us on Instagram @loveandtheoutco

I felt so stuck last year, and I was arguing with God about it - “You made me a go-getter and gave me these big dreams, why am I sitting at a standstill?” Ever felt that way?  Turns out asking God questions is a really good thing to do…because He answers!  Holy Spirit whispered back, “even when you feel stuck, I’m still moving.” Wow.  In this episode, I share my journey from feeling stuck to being free, and the tools that got me there and help me stay in that place of freedom. 

Tune into this week’s podcast episode with Beth McCord, aka @yourenneagramcoach, as she shares her early marriage struggles and mom life/career journey and how the Enneagram gave language that helped her and her husband thrive.  She will help you stop committing “assumicide” about each other’s motives, and defuse conflict before it starts.  Beth & Jeff McCord’s latest book “Becoming Us” is available here https://www.yourenneagramcoach.com/becomingus   

Kelly LeVeque (@bewellbykelly) is a holistic nutritionist, celebrity food coach and author of New York Times best seller ‘Body Love’.  And when I read the title of her book I had to read it!! It became the book I recommended to my friends and family and told everyone they had to read because it changed the way Chris & I and the boys eat...it changed the way we live on and off the road.

Do you battle anxiety and worry on a regular basis? Does it creep up on you in the middle of your day and make it hard to breath? Today’s episode with Rebekah Lyons is full of practical and spiritual tools that will help you turn your pain into purpose. Her new book “ Rhythms of Renewal” is about living everyday rested, restored, creative and connected, not riddled with fear and anxiety. You are going to love this episode!

Jodi and Chris invite on the one and only, Bob Goff. Bob calls himself a "recovering lawyer" because after practicing law for 25 years, then becoming the Hon. Consult to Uganda, he gave up his law firm to pursue writing and speaking full time. Bob has inspired millions through his books, speaking, workshops and Love Does initiative to dream big and make life more awesome. Chances are, Bob could talk you out of those thoughts and send you charging into your next adventure.

Ever feel like you always have to be one step ahead in life? Because if you're not, everything will be behind, you won't be prepared, and the to do list will forever remain unfinished? It can be so easy to get wrapped up in the day to day busy-ness and miss the current life step we’re in by always trying to plan for the next one. If this is you, then this episode is for you! Tune in as Chris and Jodi share stories where they personally struggle with this - and how they get themselves back on...

Have you ever lost sight of you who are when you're in a relationship? If so, you are SO not alone. We've all been there at some point. But in today's episode, Chris and Jodi are here to break down the lie that you have to sacrifice your personal goals in a relationship. Tune in to learn how they support each other in their dreams, how to work to each other's strengths, why personal space is key, and what to look for in a significant other if you are in a single season.

Do you find yourself waiting to uncover where your personal gifting overlaps with God’s anointing? Maybe these words are all foreign to you. If so, you’re not alone - I was there not to long ago, and if I’m being honest - I’m still unpacking it all. I know I have personally questioned the path along the way. I’ve asked god for direction, what my next steps were, and how to get to the finish line.  What did I learn? I wasn’t even asking the right question to begin with. If you find...

Tune into this episode as Jodi breaks down why your dream does NOT have an expiration date, how to steward your next steps even if you have no idea what’s next, and why the long road is not the wrong road. Whether you’re a mom and feel like it’s too late for your dreams, or you’re just graduating and uncertain of your next steps - this episode is for you. Tune in for encouragement and inspiration - because your dream is waiting to be remembered.

Tune in to ditch the overwhelm and give yourself permission to let your posture change to the new season you may be stepping into.

From Etsy shop to a New York Times best selling author, Jordan Lee Dooley is a woman on a mission to help women live purposeful lives, everyday.  I’m a huge fan of her new book ‘Own Your Everyday’, if you haven’t read it yet you need to!  When Jordan agreed to sit down and chat with me about it on the podcast I was so excited! We talked about what it means to hustle healthy, how to work from a place of purpose NOT pressure. This episode is packed with practical tips to help you maximize your eve

I first met Julianna Zobrist on IG and fell in love with her poetic posts and positive outlook. Artist, speaker and author of her new book ‘Pull it off’ she was definitely juggling a bunch of different rolls, and seem to be pulling it off with ease.  I loved the book! We sat down with Julianna a few months ago and asked her all my questions about overcoming insecurities and societal pressures, and how to have the courage to fit out instead of fit in, and be a mom amidst all of that! 

Join us as Chris shares about the highs and lows and being a dad, how he navigates the transition from work life to home life, and the lessons we both learned from our dads!

We met Matthew West on one of our first Christmas tours and after listening to his set we were like; ok this guy can write a song!!! We had the privilege of sitting down with him to song write before we recorded this podcast, and decided maybe you guys would enjoy a look inside Matthew West’ song writing process!  He also talks about raising two (almost teenage) daughters, and what it looks like to balance a home life and a road life. We hope you enjoy our conversation.

Excited to take you behind the scenes of the writing and recording of our new single ‘You Got This’.  This song was Ziggy’s first writing session which makes it pretty special :) Ps. Special acoustic performance at the end of this episode!  Listen to You Got This at http://smarturl.it/You-Got-This