A More Beautiful Life Collective Podcast

Everyone should set a reading goal! Reading is so beneficial for you: both for your mind and for your character. How can we prioritize reading this year? By setting reading goals! Read on to learn about some benefits of reading and why you should set a reading goal. I also give some great recommendations for your next favorite read. 

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Today, we'll finish up our discussion on Christology by looking at the human nature of Jesus. The Bible is very clear: Jesus is a man. His human nature is crucial for both the atonement for our sins and the effectiveness of Jesus' ministry as our great high priest. We'll look at why this is and think about how Jesus' human nature impacts our faith.

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In this episode, we're talking about Mother Culture and why you should pursue it even if you are not a mom. Mother Culture is the pursuit of what is good, true, and beautiful in your life so that you can create a life that is delightful. Everyone who spends time taking care of other people can benefit from the pursuit of Mother Culture. Listen in to find out why and how. 

Today, we are looking at the similarities and differences between Jesus and Yahweh, God the Father. We will look at how the nature of God and Jesus are different as described in the Bible. Then, we will look at the way Jesus is the perfect representation of the Father as his highly authorized agent. Because Jesus is an agent of God, he is able to the mouth, hands, and feet of God on Earth. This principle of agency will help you to ...

In this episode of the podcast, we are talking about evening routines. Routines help us to calm the chaos of life. Our morning routines turn our focus outward toward the day. They cultivate productivity. Our evening routines, on the other hand, turn our focus inward. They cultivate rest, relaxation, and connection. Our evenings are a precious time, too often squandered. Listen in for how you can build a better evening routine. 

In this episode, we are talking about the basics of how to start a quiet time routine at home. Your Bible Study at Home can be a vibrant life-giving time. By including worship, prayer, and Bible reading, this can become your favorite time of day. You'll learn how to do this and more in this episode. 

In this episode, we are talking about the BEST planner to use if you are looking for something flexible, adaptable, and user-friendly. The Index Card Planner has become my planner of choice. This planner not only adapts to your life circumstances but also helps you cultivate life-giving habits every day. 

In this episode, we are getting ready for the New Year by talking all about goals, resolutions, and more. We talk about why it's so important to live with intention this year, about why goal setting is biblical, and about 4 steps for making your goals. Then, we talk about setting up this year for goal-reaching success by using the 12 Week Year method. 

In this episode, we are talking about the 5 best planners for moms or anyone else who wants to reach their goals. As we head into the New Year, we get a fresh start. One of the best ways to reach our goals is to spend some time preparing. And the best way to prepare? With a planner! Read on to learn what makes the best planners for moms, and get some great recommendations as well. 

In this episode, we are talking about the best Bible reading plans out there. We are going to talk about why you need a Bible reading plan, some tips and tricks for sticking with your Bible reading plan, and I'll give you some recommendations for the best Bible reading plans. This episode kicks off our mini-series on getting ready for the New Year. 

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,...

Routines are the building blocks of our day. We want to have solid routines that help us to accomplish our goals. One key routine that will change the whole trajectory of your day is your morning routine. With a strong morning routine, you can get your day started off right and maybe even accomplish more towards your goal than most people do by the time they go back to bed. Listen in for the key parts of your morning routine and ho...

With Christmas right around the corner, we want to make sure we are building traditions that help us to tell the story of the gospel and build a strong family culture. Advent is the perfect time for learning, making memories, and having fun! And, what better way to connect with our loved ones than through books? Listen if for 5 Christmas Traditions all about books and reading. 

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,...

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.