On today's brief episode, I am saying THANK YOU to all of you who have helped me get to over 1 million downloads and 100 episodes on The Living Easy Podcast while also sharing my favorite episodes and your favorite episodes! One of my favorite quotes ever says this: "No matter what accomplishments you make, somebody helps you." I know that God has led the way in this podcast and I give Him all of the glory! Your encouragement, shares and love have also been so encouraging and helpful in getting me to this place and I want you to know how much I appreciate each and every one of you. Favorite Episodes: P.S. Don't forget to sign up for The Sex & Intimacy Project with Jesse and Lindsey! Click here to get on the waitlist! 1. My favorite episode with a friend: Episode 25 with Alanna Garcia: Escaping Perfectionism, Insecurity and People-Pleasing. I LOVE this girl with my whole heart and just love who I am when I’m around her. She is a beacon of light and wealth of wisdom. I think you'll love her as much as I do. 2. My favorite motherhood episodes: Episode 74: The Mighty Influence of a Praying Mom and Episode 92: Mama, Is Your Motherhood Healthy? 3. My favorite episode that I recorded on my own: Episode 56 - Let's Talk About Those Emotional Walls That You’ve Built 4. Most impactful episodes according to my audience: Episode 7: 6 Ways Your Phone is Changing You, Episode 73: The Marks of a Christian Life: Are You Living It Out? and Episode 75: How I Study the Bible. 5. My most downloaded episodes: Episode 11: Ten Ways a Wife Disrespects Her Husband (Without Realizing It) Episode 53: Dealing with Difficult In-Laws as a Christian And every episode from The Sex and Christianity Series. 6. My most honest episodes: Episode 30: My Testimony, Episode 65: Lindsey’s Dating Stories and Episode 18: The Remedy for Jealousy and Comparison. Thank you all for everything - I love you guys! Follow along with me on IG @livingeasywithlindsey!
In this conversation, Lindsey Maestas has an insightful conversation with Josh and ChristiStraub, authors ofFamous at Home: 7 Decisions to Put Your Family Center Stage in a World Competing For Your Time, Attention, and Identity, which explores how we can create an emotionally safe environment within our homes. Their training as therapists helped them to discover the power of emotional safety, how to champion leaders within their home, and the importance of continuing to seek more wisdom and grow with the help of spiritual leaders, therapists, and life coaches. Follow Josh and Christi on Instagram @famousathomefor more amazing content You can also catch Josh and Christie on their podcast,Famous At Home with Dr. Josh and Christi Straub. P.S. Have you rated + reviewed The Living Easy Podcast on iTunes yet?! It would mean so much if you could take 30 seconds to do so! Subscribe to Living Easy and follow along with Lindsey Maestas on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey for more on faith, se...
In this conversation, Lindsey Maestas talks with Katie about creating passive income on social media and how to continue marketing and building a profitable online course! They discuss growth tactics for Katie’s follow up coaching session post her Faith Fueled Breakthroughlaunch. Lindsey and Katie discuss how to best choose the course launch that works for you, how to prepare for other course launches, and more. Katie Hedrick's course“Faith Fueled Breakthrough” provides biblical wisdom that will help you trade your broken for breakthrough and your confusion for clarity in order to live your life with more freedom and confidence. You can also catch Katie on her podcast,Stepping Into A Joy Filled Life. P.S. Have you rated + reviewed The Living Easy Podcast on iTunes yet?! It would mean so much if you could take 30 seconds to do so! Subscribe to Living Easy and follow along with Lindsey Maestas on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey for more on faith, sex and marriage!
ChristineMilesis a former therapist and 'professional listener'. In this conversation, Lindsey and Christine discuss how common it is to learn how tospeakas a child, but not how tolisten.We are not wired to be good listeners, sowe must actively practice listening well because the art of listening can deeply and positively impact our relationships as parents and as spouses. Christine and Lindsey discuss the importance ofspeaking when you have something of value to say rather than speaking to fill the space. Extroverts, are you listening? ;) Lindsey asks Christine to teach her practical and implementable ways to make changes to bad listening to enhance her relationships. They also talk about offering solutions when solutions aren't wanted and how this can create a vast disconnect in our relationships. Christine has recently published an award winning book,What Is It Costing You Not To Listen: The Power of Understanding to Connect, Influence, Solve & Sellthat dives deep in how we can learn to listen differently to better understandthose in both personal and professional relationships Christine shares her story of an interest in the art of listening from a very young age and has devoted herlifeswork to helping improve listening in our interpersonal relationships. P.S. Have you rated + reviewed The Living Easy Podcast on iTunes yet?! It would mean so much if you could take 30 seconds to do so! Click here to read her Christine's new book,What Is It Costing You Not To Listen: The Power of Understanding to Connect, Influence, Solve & Sell Find more of my favorite books on my Amazon Shop. Subscribe to Living Easy and follow along with Lindsey Maestas on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey for more on faith, sex and marriage!
This conversation felt like a chat between close friends over a cup of coffee and was like therapy for my soul.MaryMarantz has a beautiful, poetic way of speaking and is the author of Slow Growth Equals Strong Roots:Finding Grace, Freedom, and Purpose in an Overachieving World Maryshares her story of growing up in a trailer and working her way up to attending an ivy league school and receiving a book deal - and how none of that ended up satisfied the constant pressure she places on herself to achieve. We discuss how this constant desire to feel seen in our world prevents us from truly seeing others, how celebrating the wins of the people in our lives heals our own hearts and how the desire to achieve should always be rooted in a purposeful work for God’s kingdom. P.S. Have you rated + reviewed The Living Easy Podcast on iTunes yet?! It would mean so much if you could take 30 seconds to do so! Click here to read her honest new book: Slow Growth Equals Strong Roots:Finding Grace, Freedom, and Purpose in an Overachieving World Find more of my favorite books on my Amazon Shop. Subscribe to Living Easy and follow along with Lindsey Maestas on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey for more on faith, sex and marriage!
DavidErdmanis the author of The Ten Commandments of Marriage: Secrets of A Divorce Lawyer and you guys, I really loved this conversation. As most of you know, I spend A LOT of my time asking questions and MOST of my favorite responses come from couples who have been married 20 years longer than me. They always have very honest insight and great perspectives. In today’s conversation, David and I talk about his experience as a divorce lawyer and how he has used this career as an opportunity to share God’s truth and love to the couples who come to him seeking a divorce. He talks about the #1 thing to look out for before getting married and one of the #1 causes of divorce (and it isn’t always finances or adultery) He shares the difference between a man and a woman when it comes to infidelity, helpful ways to revive a broken and hurting marriage and why in-laws have one of the greatest impacts on a relationship I am gleaning his wisdom today and pray that you do, too. Don't forget to share this episode + tag us to let us know what you think! P.S. Have you rated + reviewed TheLiving Easy Podcaston iTunes yet?! It would mean so much if you could take 30 seconds to do so!
In Episode 95, Lindsey Maestas has a deeply intimate conversation with Natasha Smith about the sensitive topic of abortion and the importance of depoliticizing the issue, and instead elevating the lives of the women and men that it affects. Natasha and Brittany Smith have recently launched a book, Unplanned Grace, which discusses their belief that being pro-life means being pro-woman. Don't forget to share this episode + tag us to let us know what you think! P.S. Have you rated + reviewed TheLiving Easy Podcaston iTunes yet?! It would mean so much if you could take 30 seconds to do so!
In Part 3 of the 3-part series that discusses healthy and holy motherhood, Lindsey Maestas discusses the foundation of biblical, healthymotherhood and how we can be intentional in combating the lies that the enemy tells us. Shediscusses that a mother who persists in prayer, demonstrates unconditional love, cultivates a joyful environment for her children, and exhibits steadfastness in the word of God are the foundation of a bibilicalmotherhood. Hear more about Christian motherhood on past episodes, including episode 39: "The 5 Biggest Mistakes I've Made as a Mom" and be sure to tune in to this series! Don't forget to share this episode + tag us to let us know what you think! P.S. Have you rated + reviewed TheLiving Easy Podcaston iTunes yet?! It would mean so much if you could take 30 seconds to do so!
Motherhood is intended to be enjoyed and God-honoring, not depleting. It is meant to be joyful, not suffered through. In Part 2 of the 3-part series that discusses healthy and holy motherhood, Lindsey Maestas discusses asceticism, mommy martyrdom, and why no mama should try to do it all. P.S. Summer Flash Sale!The Wife Project: From Roommates to Soulmates is 40% OFF for 3 Days Only!!! Don't miss it!! Ascestiscm is not spirit-led and reinforces the lie that enjoying life is a bad thing. Intentionally choosing the "hard" does not honor God. Hear more about Christian motherhood on past episodes, including episode 39: "The 5 Biggest Mistakes I've Made as a Mom" and be sure to tune in to this series! Don't forget to share this episode + tag us to let us know what you think! P.S. Have you rated + reviewed The Living Easy Podcast on iTunes yet?! It would mean so much if you could take 30 seconds to do so!
In Part 1 of the 3 part series that discusses healthy and unhealthy motherhood, Lindsey Maestas discusses the detriment of idolizing motherhood and instead the importance of putting Jesus and your marriage before your children. In this first episode, Lindsey explores the four main ways that we often idolize our children and place them above other important areas of our lives. She discusses some of the negative consequences of prioritizing our kids over things like our relationships with God or our spouse. She shares practical, biblical truths and advice for putting Jesus at the center of your motherhood. Find out more on this topic on the past episode "Five Biggest Mistakes in Motherhood" and be sure to tune in to this series! Don't forget to share this episode + tag us to let us know what you think! P.S. Have you rated + reviewed The Living Easy Podcast on iTunes yet?! It would mean so much if you could take 30 seconds to do so! Don't forget to sign up forThe Social Media Marketing Academy,The Online Course Creation AcademyOR The Ultimate Money-Making Bundle (2 courses in one!)