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Trusting God When You Don’t Understand | Toni Nieuwhof & Riley Kehoe
21 Oct 2026
00:38:30
In this episode, Rebekah welcomes author, speaker, and family law mediator Toni Nieuwhof, as well as speaker and author Riley Kehoe, for a deep dive into what it looks like to hold nothing back from God, whether that's our grief, our doubts or our unanswered prayers.
The conversation centers on Honest to God: Daring to Trust When You Don't Understand, a collaborative book inspired by testimonies from many people who have wrestled with trusting God through suffering. Built on the framework of Moses leaning into God with his questions in Exodus 33, the book invites us to be as honest as David was in the Psalms. Rebekah, Toni and Riley share their own stories: a Down syndrome diagnosis in the NICU, a decades-long sun allergy that hasn't been healed, a concussion that changed a prayer life, and a lonely night that became an invitation to lament. Riley puts the reframe simply: doubt can be the labor pains of greater faith.
Whether you're carrying grief you've never said out loud to God or waiting on a prayer that hasn't been answered, this conversation offers simple, practical rhythms for turning your face toward Jesus.
In this episode, you'll hear:
David as the Example: Find inspiration for how to express hurt to God in David’s willingness to hold nothing back in the Psalms.
The Consequence of Holding Grief: Hear how two decades of hiding her feelings from God showed up in Riley’s body, and how she finally reached a place of honesty from that.
Man of Sorrows: Be encouraged by Jesus’ personal experience with grief that allows us to be heard and understood by him in our hurt.
Waiting For Healing: Learn about Toni’s health struggles, the prayers she’s prayed, and why she continues to turn to God for healing after decades of crying out.
The Breath Prayer: Discover a form of prayer that permanently changed Toni’s prayer life, and has continued to bring her to a place of peace.
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In this episode, Rebekah Lyons has the opportunity to sit down with author, speaker, and recovery expert Caroline Beidler to dive into what it looks like to show up for someone you love while they go through recovery.
With today’s growing mental health crisis, almost all of us know and love someone walking through some form of recovery. Despite this, there are limited resources for their friends and family members to know how best to show up. Through her own recovery journey, and through walking with others, Caroline saw this gap, which led to her newly released book, When You Love Someone in Recovery: A Hopeful Guide to Understanding Addiction. In this episode, Rebekah and Caroline share their own journeys with recovery, as well as valuable insight into how best to support the people we love.
Whether you're loving someone actively struggling or walking alongside them years into recovery, this conversation offers a practical, faith-rooted way to move from confusion and walking on eggshells toward real, sustainable support.
In this episode, you'll hear:
Caroline's Story, From the Basement Up: How a childhood shaped by trauma and addiction led Caroline to her own recovery.
The Recovery Revival: Why the shame that once kept recovery hidden in church basements is lifting, and how more churches and believers are bringing these stories into the light.
Understanding, Not Fear: Why addiction is a spiritual, physical, and human condition, and how reframing it that way helps loved ones show up with compassion instead of judgment.
The Prodigal Son and the Posture of Support: What the father's response in Luke 15 teaches us about showing up for a loved one before they've "got it together.”
Forgiveness as a Holy Intervention: Why unresolved grief and trauma so often sit underneath addiction, and how Caroline learned that forgiveness — offered and received — is essential, supernatural, and rarely a solo act.
Loving Well Without Rescuing: Practical wisdom for parents and loved ones on setting boundaries, having honest conversations, and showing up in small, consistent ways instead of trying to fix or control the outcome.
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Do you desire to know God deeper, but don’t know where to start? In this episode of the Rhythms for Life podcast, Rebekah Lyons sits down with Stasi Eldredge; New York Times bestselling author, co-author of Captivating with her husband John, and co-founder of Wild at Heart. Together they talk about what it really looks like to move from knowing God in our heads to knowing Him in our hearts.
In her new book, The Ladder of Love, Stasi traces the metaphors God uses to reveal Himself in Scripture: clay, sheep, child, sibling, friend, and bride. Each one is a rung that brings us closer to His heart. In this conversation, Stasi and Rebekah talk through each metaphor, sharing personal anecdotes and insight on intimacy with God in each step of the way.
Whether you've walked with Jesus for decades and long for more, or you're still learning to recognize His voice, this conversation offers a gentle, practical invitation into deeper intimacy with the God who calls you friend.
In this episode, you'll hear:
Formed Like Clay: Discover God’s intention with creating each of us, not just by speaking us into existence, but thoughtfully creating us by hand.
The Circular Ascent: Be encouraged in moments that leave you saying “I’ve been here before” by learning how Shepherds lead and guide.
Creating Space for Listening Prayer: Learn practical steps for slowing down and sitting with God in discernment.
Run in Like a Child: Rethink how you come to God by regaining the posture of a child, running to Him without caution or hesitation.
Becoming the Bride: Find ultimate, deep intimacy with Jesus through the final rung of the ladder of love.
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Understanding How Others Communicate | Jason VanRuler
30 Sep 2026
00:34:05
Do you ever feel like you and the people you love are having the same misunderstandings over and over again? In this episode, Gabe and Rebekah Lyons sit down with psychotherapist, speaker, and longtime friend, Jason VanRuler to dive into the five Communication Types that people tend to fall into in relationships.
Jason spends his days sitting with couples, teams, and executives in high-pressure conversations, and over time he started noticing a pattern: even when someone's intentions were good, there always ended up being a disconnect. That question, “why doesn't this land?” became the seed of his new book and this conversation today.
Whether you're trying to stop the same argument on repeat with your spouse or wondering how to get your teenager to say more than one word at dinner, this episode offers a practical, faith-rooted way to understand yourself and the people you love, and actually get through to them.
In this episode, you'll hear:
The PATHS Framework: Jason walks through all five communication types (Peacemaker, Advocate, Thinker, Harbor, Spark) and why every one of them is necessary on a healthy team or in a healthy family.
The Peacemaking vs. Peacekeeping Trap: Why wanting a room to look calm isn't the same as real peace, and how peacemakers can end up burying their own needs (or other people's) just to avoid conflict.
"Not Every Fight Is Yours": Jason's word to Advocates, and to parents, on the hard discipline of watching someone you love walk into a mistake without jumping in to fix it.
The Two-Minute Rule: A simple, practical family practice for drawing quiet kids (and quiet husbands) into consistent conversation.
Losing Our Humanity to AI: A sobering conversation about teens using AI to write "more empathetic" texts to their own parents, and why real, clunky, face-to-face conversation is a skill worth protecting.
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Walking With Your Child Through Grief | Sissy Goff
23 Sep 2026
00:38:47
In this episode, Gabe and Rebekah sit down with a longtime friend of the RFL community, child and adolescent counselor Sissy Goff. For 34 years, Sissy has walked alongside kids and parents at Daystar Counseling in Nashville, and in this conversation she brings all of that experience to one of the hardest, most necessary topics a parent will ever face: grief.
This episode centers on Sissy's new book, Helping Kids Through Grief, and the wisdom she's carried through walking alongside the Covenant School community after the tragedy that shook Nashville and the nation. Together, they talk about the interesting ways kids tend to process grief, the importance of a safe, steady adult in their lives, and specific tools that can be used in their healing journey.
Whether you're helping a child process the death of a loved one, walking through the loss of divorce, or simply looking for the right words in the first raw days after tragedy, this conversation offers hope and a clear path towards healing and renewal.
In this episode, you'll hear:
Post-Traumatic Growth over Stress: Gain hope from research showing that post-traumatic growth occurs far more frequently in children than post-traumatic stress when given proper support.
Grieving in Doses: Discover how children process loss like coming up for air while swimming, moving rapidly between intense emotion and normal play.
The Power of One Safe Adult: Unpack why a child doesn't need perfect circumstances to heal, but rather one safe, steady adult who stays close and present.
Empathy Without Enabling: How to validate a child's hardest emotions while still holding the line on behavior.
The Memory Box: Be equipped with a simple, powerful practice for helping kids remember, honor, and carry forward what they've lost in a healing way.
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The Power of True Biblical Forgiveness | Amy Orr-Ewing
16 Sep 2026
00:49:37
In this episode, Gabe and Rebekah Lyons are joined by international speaker, theologian, and author Amy Orr Ewing. Together, they dive into the radical forgiveness of the Gospel, and how a true understanding of it allows us to meet the current cultural moment.
In a world where many people are increasingly focused on harm and moral reparation, it can be easy for many to be driven to disunity and anger. In this episode, Amy makes the case that a true understanding of Biblical forgiveness is a powerful antidote to these, as well as an incredible opportunity for Gospel truth to be spoken. In this conversation, you’ll discover the power of forgiveness in political disagreement, familial conflict, and finding healing from trauma.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
Shifting Objections Around Christianity: Learn how popular and intellectual critiques of the Christian faith have shifted towards a focus on harm and moral wrongdoing.
Defining Biblical Forgiveness: Discover how the grace laid out in Scripture allows us to find healing in relationships without ignoring the harm that was done.
The Cross Empowers Forgiveness: Find the supernatural ability to forgive from the work of Jesus, even when we feel forgiveness is impossible on our own.
Forgiveness As Anxieties Antidote: Gain actionable steps towards rewiring your brain out of a place of anxiety.
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Testing Our Patience | Joy Eggerichs Reed & Emerson Eggerichs
09 Sep 2026
00:39:37
Welcome to the first episode in our new season of the Rhythms For Life podcast! In this episode, Gabe and Rebekah Lyons sit down with longtime friend Dr. Emerson Eggerichs alongside his daughter, author and literary agent Joy Eggerichs Reed. Bringing together two generations of wisdom, they unpack how parents and grandparents can guide children to communicate deep, virtuous principles in a way that is fun, engaging, and sticky.
Parenting often tests our patience when kids blurt out awkward truths or react out of impulse, but learning to look past surface behavior reveals what is happening in a child's heart. In this candid conversation, Emerson and Joy share how their collaborative children's book set in the "Land of Nuf" offers a roadmap for families to practice emotional health, discipleship, and intentional rhythms. You’ll discover how shifting from heavy-handed consequences to gentle redirection can transform your family's culture, leaving you with actionable steps toward building resilient, grace-filled relationships.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
The Four Pillars of Communication: Learn how filtering speech through whether it is true, kind, necessary, and clear provides a practical framework for wise conversation.
The Power of the Do-Over: Discover how offering a lighthearted do-over gives children an accessible path toward repair and resilience without falling into shame.
Decoding Childhood Behavior: Unpack the three distinct drivers behind acting out—helping parents discern between open defiance, normal childishness, or a child feeling unloved.
Why Tone Precedes Meaning: Explore how a child's brain senses tone before processing spoken words, showing why gentle delivery is crucial when offering correction.
Seeing Virtue Underneath Vice: Gain encouragement to assume goodwill in your family and recognize the hidden strengths behind a child's headstrong tendencies.
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The Healing Power of Freedom Prayer: Jennifer Barnett
29 Apr 2026
00:50:31
As the dogwoods begin to bloom here in Nashville, Gabe and Rebekah are leaning into a conversation that sits at the very heart of our emotional and spiritual health.
In this episode, they sit down with their friend and author Jennifer Barnett, Executive Director of Freedom Prayer. Jennifer shares her raw and beautiful journey—from her days as a college student battling intense anxiety and fear to now stewarding a global ministry focused on inner healing and restoration. Together, they dive into why prayer is a vital rhythm of discipleship that allows us to disclose our hearts to the Father and find the freedom we were made for.
Whether you are navigating unholy lines in your family history or looking to build a more intentional prayer culture in your home and church, this conversation offers a practical roadmap for finding peace in the midst of spiritual warfare.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
The Origin of Freedom Prayer: How an engineer’s mind gave structure to a model for inner healing and spiritual formation.
Breaking the Grip of Fear: Jennifer’s personal story of moving from spiritual torment to the expectant peace found in Christ.
Identifying the Hindrances: How to recognize the blocks and entanglements that keep us from a mature relationship with God.
Prayer as Discipleship: Why the next generation is rediscovering the power of the spiritual realm in an increasingly dark culture.
Building a Team: How your local church and community can be equipped to support couples walking through seasons of crisis.
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Raising Kids in a Sexualized Culture: Laurie Krieg
22 Apr 2026
00:36:26
How do we parent well in a world that feels increasingly chaotic and confusing for our children? Today, Gabe and Rebekah welcome their author, speaker, and professor Dr. Laurie Krieg to the podcast for a deep and necessary conversation on navigating the most challenging questions our kids are facing today.
As a mother of three and a specialist in human sexuality for over a decade, Laurie brings a unique blend of professional expertise and gospel-centered grace to the table. This conversation dives into the heart of Laurie and her husband Matt’s book, Raising Wise Kids in a Sexually Broken World. Together, they discuss how to move away from a posture of fear or legalism and toward a foundation of security built on God’s original design.
Whether you are navigating the toddler years or the onboarding of the teen stage, this episode offers a roadmap for engaging your children’s hearts with intentionality and truth.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
The Act One Perspective: Why starting with God’s good creation, rather than just the brokenness of sin, is the key to calming parental anxiety and giving kids a beautiful vision to hold onto.
Soil and Wind: A powerful metaphor for how parents can provide the good soil of a nurturing home while allowing for age-appropriate wind to help children build deep spiritual roots.
Moving Past Silence and Legalism: Practical ways to engage difficult topics like gender and sexuality without retreating into silence or relying on rigid rules.
Proactive Parenting: How to stay ahead of the questions your children will inevitably face in the world, from the playground to the screen.
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Connecting Neuroscience and Faith to Radically Transform Your Life: Dr. Lee Warren
15 Apr 2026
00:53:38
In this episode, Gabe and Rebekah sit down with their friend Dr. Lee Warren—a neurosurgeon, Iraqi veteran, and author who understands the brain at its deepest levels. Together, they explore the fascinating intersection of faith and science, specifically how God has uniquely designed our brains to be part of our own healing and repair.
Whether you’re navigating personal anxiety or looking for ways to support your spouse through a difficult season, this conversation offers practical hope. Dr. Warren shares how we can move from being victims of our thoughts to taking agency over our mental health through what he calls "self-brain surgery"—the intentional process of re-wiring our brains to align with the sound mind God has promised us.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
Mind vs. Brain: Understanding the eternal difference between your physical brain and your soul-led mind.
The Art of Self-Brain Surgery: How changing your thoughts for just a few minutes can literally create new hardware and synaptic connections in your brain.
Agency Over Your Story: Why you aren't stuck with your genetics, past traumas, or personality scores, but have the power to build a new brain.
Scripture for Mental Health: How to apply truths like 2 Timothy 1:7 and 2 Corinthians 4 to find peace and flourishing in the middle of a crisis.
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Minimalism as a Spiritual Discipline: Joshua Becker
08 Apr 2026
00:40:33
In a world that constantly tells us more is better, Gabe and Rebekah welcome longtime friend, simplicity expert, and prolific author Joshua Becker to the conversation. As the founder of Becoming Minimalist, Joshua has spent over 15 years helping people realize that our possessions don't just take up physical space—they often take up the time and mental energy we were meant to give to our families and our faith.
This conversation dives deep into the heart of Joshua’s new book, Uncluttered Faith, which explores how the practice of owning less can free us spiritually. Together, they discuss the maintenance trap of modern life and how clearing the clutter allows us to finally hear God’s voice clearly again. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by your home or just longing for more presence in your marriage, this episode provides a roadmap to help you choose Becker’s Great Pearl over the distractions of the world.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
The Garage Light Bulb Moment: Joshua shares the story of how a Saturday spent cleaning the garage opened his eyes to the cost of his possessions.
The 10-Minute Reality Check: A startling statistic on how much time the average person spends on their things versus their faith.
Why God Got Loud in NYC: Rebekah shares her personal experience of selling 75% of their belongings and the spiritual freedom that followed.
The Matthew 13 Principle: Why we can’t hold onto the treasures of this world while trying to fully embrace the Kingdom of God.
Minimalism for Couples: Practical ways to align your home with your family's mission and calling.
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Find Your Spouse's Secret Love Language: Dr. Les & Leslie Parrott
01 Apr 2026
00:27:24
Gabe and Rebekah welcome their longtime friends and marriage experts, Doctors Les and Leslie Parrott. As the co-founders of eHarmony and New York Times bestselling authors, they have spent their lives fighting for the health of relationships in a culture where marriage is often challenged.
In this conversation, they dive into their game-changing new project with Gary Chapman, The Love Language That Matters Most. While many are familiar with the five love languages, the Parrotts take a step deeper into the “dialects"—the specific nuances that help you move past the guessing game and hit the bullseye of your spouse's heart.
From navigating the pressures of cultural advice to rediscovering how research backs up biblical wisdom, this episode is an invitation to move from languishing to true connection in your most important relationship.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
The State of Marriage Today: Why there is a reason for optimism and hope for lifelong love, even as cultural trends shift.
Love Languages 2.0: How identifying your specific dialect provides a shortcut to making your spouse feel truly seen and loved.
The TikTok Trap: Why following general social media evangelists can lead to unnecessary pressure and how to find guardrails for your relationship instead.
Real-Life Breakthroughs: A personal look at how shifting from encouragement to compliments changed the rhythm of the Lyons’s own marriage connection.
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The Unexpected Rhythm Your Marriage Demands: Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
25 Mar 2026
00:45:34
Welcome back to another episode of the Rhythms For Life podcast! In this installment, Gabe and Rebekah sit down with author and friend Dr. Emerson Eggerichs. Emerson and his wife, Sarah, have been such a steady source of wisdom and grace in so many marriages over the years, and this conversation is one every couple needs to hear—especially if you feel like you’re just managing life rather than truly connecting.
In this episode, they tackle the sobering reality that sometimes, the greatest enemy of a great marriage isn't something bad—it’s the good things. They talk about how saying yes to too many noble commitments can slowly turn a vibrant partnership into a roommate dynamic filled with drift and resentment. Emerson shares his signature wisdom (and plenty of laughter!), teaching us how to find our way back to one another and stay guarded against the subtle divisions that can pull us apart.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
The Trap of the Good: Why saying yes to every noble opportunity might actually be the thing that ruins your connection.
From Partners to Roommates: Identifying the subtle drift and undercurrent of resentment that happens when we stop truly hearing one another.
The Power of Mentorship: Why every couple needs models of faithfulness to look up to as they navigate different seasons.
Laughter as Medicine: How being able to cry and laugh together helps us see the humanity in our spouse again.
Just Stop It: A lighthearted look at breaking the cycle of negative patterns and choosing a better rhythm for your home.
Whether you’re in a season of flourishing or feeling a bit of that distance, this conversation should encourage you to tend to the heart of your relationship today.
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Recreate the Rhythms That Give You Life: John Bevere
18 Mar 2026
00:43:38
Welcome back to the Rhythms For Life podcast! In this episode, Gabe and Rebekah are joined by author, minister, and longtime friend, John Bevere. As global headlines grow increasingly complex, Gabe and Rebekah sit down with John to discuss how Christian couples can lead their homes with peace rather than fear.
Drawing from his deep study of Scripture and the Awe of God, John helps navigate the biblical significance of current events in the Middle East and why the early church viewed prophecy as an invitation to gather and prepare. This conversation is an essential anchor for any couple looking to build a resilient family rhythm centered on God’s sovereignty and an eternal perspective.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
The Purpose of Prophecy: Why God uses prophetic scripture to keep His people alert and how the early church practiced prophecy meals to stay connected to His word.
Navigating Global Uncertainty: A grounded look at the Middle East and how to process the news through a lens of faith rather than anxiety.
Leading the Dinner Table: Practical wisdom for parents and couples on bringing spiritual conversations back to the center of the home.
The Awe of God: Moving beyond a casual faith into a holy reverence that settles the soul and provides true direction.
Living Unshaken: How to cultivate a legacy of faithfulness that stands strong regardless of the cultural climate.
Whether you’re feeling the weight of the world’s uncertainty or looking for ways to strengthen your family’s spiritual foundation, this episode offers the clarity and encouragement needed for the days ahead.
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How to Find It, Fight It, and Live Free: Jennie Allen
11 Mar 2026
00:42:57
Welcome back to the Rhythms For Life podcast! In this episode, Gabe and Rebekah sit down with their longtime friend, bestselling author, and Founder/Visionary of Gather. With a friendship spanning nearly 15 years, they dive into a timely conversation about where the church is headed and the radical movements of God happening right now.
This conversation explores the heart of Jennie’s newest book, The Lie You Don't Know You Believe, which addresses the specific spiritual attacks of our day and the freedom found on the other side of truth. From witnessing campus revivals to hearing raw stories of transformation through baptism, Jennie shares her perspective on why this so-called “dark” generation is actually more desperate and open to the Gospel than ever before.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
The Power of Desperation: Why spiritual hunger is the essential ingredient for the unique outpourings of the Holy Spirit we are seeing today.
A Pre-Christian Generation: How Gen Z is shifting from "post-church" to "pre-Christian," encountering the story of Jesus for the very first time without the baggage of deconstruction.
From Darkness to Light: Radical stories of grace, including the baptisms of former atheists, practitioners of witchcraft, and those coming out of the juvenile justice system.
Manifestations of the Spirit: Jennie's personal reflections on the physical manifestations of God's nearness and the theological wrestling that comes with witnessing revival.
Identifying the Lie: How to recognize the "darkness pouring in" and how the simple, beautiful story of Jesus remains the answer to the collapse of everything around us.
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What I Learned After 60 Years of Marriage: Dr. Gary Chapman
04 Mar 2026
00:34:52
We’ve all been in those seasons where marriage feels a little more like a foreign language than a dance. Maybe you feel like you’re the only one putting in the effort, or perhaps you’ve discovered your spouse’s love language, but your efforts still seem to be missing the mark.
Today, Gabe and Rebekah sit down with a true legend, Dr. Gary Chapman. You know him as the author of The 5 Love Languages, but in this interview he takes a step deeper into his newest project, The Love Language That Matters Most. He shares how understanding the unique dialects of love can be the key to finally making your partner feel truly seen and known.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
Love as an Attitude: Why biblical love begins with a choice to enrich your partner’s life rather than waiting for a specific feeling.
The Power of Influence: Understanding that while you cannot change your spouse, you have the power to influence them every single day through your own actions.
The Six-Month Experiment: A powerful real-life story of a marriage on the brink of divorce that was completely restored through consistent, one-sided love.
The Three Transformative Questions: The practical habit Gary used to save his own marriage: What can I do to help you? How can I make your life easier? How can I be a better spouse to you?.
Learning the Dialects: How to move past the basics of the 5 Love Languages to discover the specific nuances that make your spouse feel most seen.
Whether your marriage is thriving or you’re in a hard season of feeling lost in translation, this episode is filled with the practical grace and wisdom we all need to fight for one another well.
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How to Remain Rooted: Christine Caine
25 Feb 2026
00:50:40
Welcome back to this brand new season of the Rhythms For Life podcast! Freshly thawed from the ice storm that hit Nashville a couple weeks ago, Gabe and Rebekah welcome their longtime friend, global speaker, and prolific author, Christine Caine. As she approaches her 60th birthday, Christine shares her inspiring 60 at 60 challenge: committing to 60 new experiences to keep her brain and spirit thriving.
This conversation dives deep into the heart of Christine’s new book, The Faith to Flourish, which explores the profound spiritual symbolism of the olive tree. Together, they discuss how to move from a season of "languishing" to one of flourishing, drawing wisdom from the life of David and the resilience of the sacred olive trees in Athens.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
The 60 at 60 Challenge: Christine’s recent adventures in Alaska, including sleeping in an igloo and dog sledding, and why novelty is essential for a thriving brain
The Sacred Olive Tree: The moment in Athens that shifted Christine’s perspective on faith and endurance.
Flourishing in the Cave: How David’s words in Psalm 52:8 provide a roadmap for staying positive and fruitful even when life feels like a crisis.
Overcoming Languish: Addressing the post-COVID mojo loss and how to reconnect with a rhythm of life that leads to spiritual health
Patient Endurance: Why the slow growth of an olive tree is a beautiful picture of the long-term faithfulness God requires of us.
Gabe and Rebekah close out 2025 with the final episode of Season 12. Fresh off celebrating their 28th wedding anniversary in New York City, they reflect on a year filled with honest conversations about marriage, rhythms, and real life.
This episode is a heartfelt recap of the season’s highlights, a celebration of breakthroughs readers have experienced through their book The Fight for Us, and an invitation to invest even deeper in your marriage in 2026.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
Why the end-of-year holiday season is the perfect time for reflection and taking inventory as a couple
The four simple questions Gabe and Rebekah ask every year to evaluate their marriage and family life
Personal stories from their anniversary getaway—including a magical evening of live jazz with Chris Botti
Powerful reader reviews and testimonies from couples and small groups using The Fight for Us and the new curriculum
Exciting details about two upcoming opportunities to go deeper with Gabe and Rebekah in 2026
Resources:
Download the free Year-End Inventory Guide (What’s Right, Wrong, Confused, and Missing) in the show notes
Join Gabe and Rebekah for the intimate Beach Marriage Intensive, February 9–12, 2026 (limited spots remaining) at https://rebekahlyons.com/intensive — use code RFL500 for $500 off
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Gabe and Rebekah welcome their longtime friend, incredible leader, and prolific author, Mark Batterson. Known for his unique way with words, Mark joins the conversation to discuss the vital difference between having good intentions and implementing true, strategic rhythms in your life and marriage.
This is a conversation about the power of intentionality and the practical steps required to align your time, your values, and your vision as a couple. They dive into why rhythms—not just desires—are the only things that will shape the health and direction of your future.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why all the right intentions will fail without a strategic plan and mutual alignment
The power of sitting down together to get serious about how you will allocate your time in the year ahead
How to move beyond the hardest moments of marriage by establishing a unified rhythm
The specific questions couples should ask to ensure alignment and shared clarity for their lives
Reserve your spot now for Rhythms Retreat November 21-22 in Franklin, TN.
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UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons: https://www.youtube.com/@gabe_lyons
The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips: https://www.youtube.com/@InFormedParent
NextUp with Grant Skeldon: https://www.youtube.com/@GrantSkeldon
NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neurofaith-with-curt-thompson-md/id1613240148
Friendship First: Ryan & Raechel Myers
05 Nov 2025
00:44:44
In this episode, Gabe and Rebekah sit down with their friends Ryan and Raechel Myers, CEO and Founder of She Reads Truth and He Reads Truth.
What does it look like to build a marriage, a family, and a demanding business all under one roof? The Myerses live this integrated life every day. This is a candid conversation about the dance of being spouses and business partners.
In this episode, you'll learn:
The surprising story of how She Reads Truth grew from a personal hashtag into a global community.
How to be "ruthless about unity" and resolve conflict quickly when your spouse is also your business partner.
The challenges and hard-won rhythms of practicing Sabbath and "turning off" work when your work is at home.
Simple, daily practices to stay rooted in the Word and connected as a couple.
How understanding the Bible's meta-narrative—especially the theme of "home" from Eden to the New Jerusalem—can transform your faith.
Reserve your spot now for Rhythms Retreat November 21-22 in Franklin, TN.
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More from the THINQ Podcast Network:
UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons: https://www.youtube.com/@gabe_lyons
The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips: https://www.youtube.com/@InFormedParent
NextUp with Grant Skeldon: https://www.youtube.com/@GrantSkeldon
NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neurofaith-with-curt-thompson-md/id1613240148
Fighting to Stay: Jon Tyson
29 Oct 2025
00:40:29
Gabe and Rebekah are joined by their longtime friend, Jon Tyson, author and pastor of Church of the City in New York City. They dive into the realities of marriage, especially how the intense pressures of life, ministry, and urban living can either drive a couple apart or forge an unshakeable union.
This is a raw and honest conversation about what it takes to "fight harder," see your marriage with a vertical framework, and find joy in the hard work of becoming one.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why pressure is the defining test of marriage and how it can bring you together.
The surprising statistic that 80% of "bad" marriages become great within 5 years—if you stay in it.
The importance of a "vertical view" of marriage, especially when facing conflict or emotional abandonment.
Why joy in marriage is found in "the talking" and the active work of resolving conflict.
How to implement intentional rhythms of rest (like Stephen Covey’s "big rocks first") to connect with God, even in a chaotic city.
Resources:
Learn more about Jon Tyson and his work at JonTyson.com
UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons: https://www.youtube.com/@gabe_lyons
The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips: https://www.youtube.com/@InFormedParent
NextUp with Grant Skeldon: https://www.youtube.com/@GrantSkeldon
NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neurofaith-with-curt-thompson-md/id1613240148
Small Acts that Shape a Family Legacy: Ann Voskamp
22 Oct 2025
00:53:41
Gabe and Rebekah Lyons continue The Rhythm of Us series with special guests Ann Voskamp. What does it look like to build a family legacy rooted in faith, resilience, and deep connection? In this episode, Ann shares their journey of life on the farm—raising children who are best friends, staying rooted in their community, and casting a vision for generations to come.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The hidden gift of trauma—and how community helps us endure and heal
Daily rhythms that shape legacy, like scripture conversations and nightly walks
Why gratitude interrupts anxiety and unlocks hope
The power of confession, repentance, and active listening to deepen intimacy
This conversation will challenge you to slow down, notice the good, and lean into God’s provision—building a family life that endures.
Resources:
Learn more about Ann Voskamp’s work, including her book: Loved to Life; Gifts & Gratitudes; https://annvoskamp.com/
Make Marriage a Work of Art: Jake & Hannah Weidmann
15 Oct 2025
00:40:59
What does it look like to build a life where every part—marriage, family, faith, and work—is beautifully woven together? It's a question so many of us ask, and it’s why Gabe and Rebekah were so excited to talk with their friends, Jake and Hannah Weidmann.
As world-renowned artists who create, work, and raise their children side-by-side, the Weidmanns live a life of incredible intention. Their story is a stunning picture of what it means to build a shared existence that is both deeply creative and deeply rooted in faith.
In this conversation, they explore the rhythms that allow their marriage to thrive amidst the pressures of a shared business, how they cultivate a home environment that honors both of their artistic callings, and the counter-cultural beauty of choosing to build a slow, meaningful life together. This episode is a masterclass in living with purpose, passion, and partnership.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to live a “unison” model of marriage where family, faith, and work are fully integrated
The benefits and challenges of sharing a creative vocation with your spouse
Rhythms for cultivating a home environment that nurtures your family’s artistic callings
Why a slower, more intentional pace of life is key to deep work and spiritual health
How to honor individuality and personal needs while operating as a unified team
Why Healthy Marriages Require Community: David & Lori Benham
08 Oct 2025
00:45:14
In a world where the currents of culture and the busyness of life can pull a marriage apart, how does a couple stay unified and on mission? It's easy to drift into living like roommates, a challenge Gabe and Rebekah know well. That's why they were so excited to sit down with their dear friends, David and Lori Benham.
The Benhams share a powerful story of building a marriage that doesn't just survive cultural pressure, but thrives in the midst of it. In this conversation, they discuss the essential rhythms they've built to protect their connection, the importance of maintaining a Kingdom-first mindset, and the practical steps they take to ensure their family is a light in their community.
For any couple looking for wisdom on how to live with intention, pursue holiness together, and build a lasting legacy, this conversation is a wellspring of encouragement.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why building your marriage on a shared, Kingdom-first mission is essential
Daily rhythms that protect your unity and purpose as a couple
What biblical submission and servant leadership truly look like in practice
How to tackle problems from the ‘same side of the table’ to resolve conflict
The power of living with hospitality and on mission as a family
Gabe and Rebekah continue The Rhythm of Us series with special guests Rachel and Winston Cruze. What does it look like to find harmony in marriage through wise money habits?
Rachel and Winston share their journey—from spender-vs-saver tensions to practical tools for auditing spending and building unity as a team. They laugh about shared anniversaries, unpack origin stories around finances, and offer encouragement for couples seeking to steward resources with intention and grace.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to recognize spender-saver dynamics and turn them into strengths for your marriage.
Practical steps to audit subscriptions, cut unnecessary costs, and align on a budget together.
Why understanding your "money origin story" fosters empathy and deeper connection.
Simple rhythms like weekly money dates to keep communication open and fun.
The role of generosity and contentment in building a legacy of financial peace.
This conversation will equip you to approach money not as a battleground, but as a shared path toward freedom and unity in your home. R
Gabe and Rebekah Lyons continue The Rhythm of Us series with special guests Josh and Christi Straub, authors of Famous at Home and hosts of the Famous at Home podcast. Together, they dive into one of the most challenging—and rewarding—rhythms couples face: parenting. Drawing from their counseling practice, research, and their own journey as parents, the Straubs share how to build emotional safety, create intentional rhythms, and nurture resilience in kids while keeping marriage strong.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to recognize and defuse tension in parenting before it escalates.
Why predictable rhythms at home help kids feel secure and loved.
The role of emotional intelligence in raising children and strengthening marriage.
Simple daily practices that help your kids flourish without losing your joy.
Whether you’re raising toddlers or teens, this conversation will encourage you to parent with grace, intentionality, and rhythms that last.
Living Boldly in God's Truth: Madison Prewett Troutt
17 Sep 2025
00:53:39
Gabe and Rebekah Lyons sit down with author, speaker, and podcast host Madison Prewett Troutt to unpack themes from her new book Dare to Be True. In light of the recent death of Charlie Kirk, they discuss what it means to stand firm in God’s truth, live with bold faith, and walk in freedom during a cultural moment filled with confusion and compromise.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why bold faith is essential in a culture filled with lies.
How to find freedom in Christ by living vulnerably and truthfully.
Why prayer and accountability matter for married couples.
How to pursue holiness together in a world that pulls toward compromise.
Ways to courageously live out truth in today’s cultural moment.
Tune in to hear Madison share how vulnerability, accountability, and holiness are vital to following Jesus—whether in marriage, friendships, or public witness.
Gabe and Rebekah Lyons kick off Season 12 with a brand-new theme: The Rhythm of Us. After a season focused on their book The Fight for Us, they now tee up the top conversations that couples need to have to build a healthy communication rhythm in their marriages.
Fresh off family milestones—including celebrating their son’s engagement—Gabe and Rebekah reflect on how every season of life requires new rhythms, and why conversations are the heartbeat of staying connected. They share the five practical skills to guide those conversations well: active listening, mirroring, empathy, disarming defensiveness, and telling the truth in love.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why rhythms—not just good intentions—shape the health of your marriage.
How to practice active listening, empathy, and mirroring for deeper connection.
Ways to disarm tension and tell the truth without tearing down.
The conversations every couple needs to have in order to grow through change.
How simple practices can reset and re-center your relationship.
This season also introduces two new resources to help you live these rhythms beyond the podcast:
The Fight For Us Curriculum – releasing October 7, 2025 – a perfect guide for small groups or couples wanting to build stronger foundations together.
Join Gabe and Rebekah as they set the stage for a season filled with honest and practical conversations with special guests like Josh & Christi Straub, Winston & Rachel Cruze, Jon Tyson, Ann Voskamp,Mark Batterson and many others. Tune in and get equipped to strengthen your marriage, family and friendships!
Beyond the Soulmate Myth: Building Marriages That Last with Dr. Brad Wilcox
21 May 2025
00:49:29
Is marriage still relevant in today's culture? In this illuminating conversation, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons welcome sociologist Dr. Brad Wilcox, author of "Get Married: Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families, and Save Civilization." Dr. Wilcox presents compelling research that challenges the prevailing cultural narrative that marriage hinders personal fulfillment and success.
Drawing from his research as director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia, Dr. Wilcox shares how marriage significantly impacts not just individual happiness but society as a whole. He explains how the shift toward "expressive individualism" since the 1970s has undermined marriage, and dispels common myths about marriage including the "flying solo myth," the "family diversity myth," and the "soulmate myth." The data is clear: contrary to popular belief, married people report greater happiness, experience better financial outcomes, and contribute to stronger communities.
Rebekah and Dr. Wilcox also discuss the challenges women face in "having it all" and the importance of recognizing different seasons of life. For young adults contemplating marriage, Dr. Wilcox offers practical advice about finding someone with shared values, faith, and dreams—emphasizing that couples who build a foundation of friendship before marriage tend to experience more stable and fulfilling relationships. Whether you're married, single, or parenting young adults, this episode offers valuable insights about why the institution of marriage remains crucial for personal happiness and societal flourishing.
Building a Marriage That Lasts: Practical Rhythms for Lifelong Connection
19 May 2025
00:21:38
Are you intentionally building your marriage, or just letting it happen? In this insightful episode, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons share the practical rhythms and intentional habits that have helped them cultivate a thriving 28-year marriage. As they near the conclusion of their seven-week series on "The Fight for Us," they reflect on the importance of proactively creating structure rather than simply letting marriage unfold on its own.
Drawing from their own experience of marriage transformation after an intensive retreat in year 19, Rebekah and Gabe emphasize how establishing regular rhythms—daily, weekly, and annual—creates the foundation for a lasting relationship. From sharing calendars and locations to scheduling 15-minute daily connection times and regular date nights, these practical disciplines help couples stay intentionally connected through every season of life. The Lyons also announce their upcoming marriage journal project, "The Journal for Us: 10 Conversations Every Couple Needs to Have," designed to guide couples through essential discussions about money, sex, career, calling, and more.
Throughout the episode, Rebekah and Gabe offer encouragement to listeners at every stage of marriage—whether newly wed or decades in—reminding them that the fight for a thriving marriage is worth it not only for themselves but for their children, grandchildren, and legacy. With vulnerability and wisdom, they emphasize that these practices didn't come naturally in their early years of marriage but have become the essential scaffolding that allows their relationship to continue growing and flourishing.
Why Your Marriage Needs Community with Jeff and Alyssa Bethke
14 May 2025
00:43:05
Is your marriage missing the crucial element of community? In this heartfelt conversation, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons welcome Jeff and Alyssa Bethke to discuss how inviting others into your relationship can transform your marriage from isolated to thriving. The Bethkes, who recently moved from Hawaii to Franklin, Tennessee, share their journey of building community in each new season of life and the vulnerability required to make those connections meaningful.
Jeff reveals three research-backed elements that create strong relational bonds: proximity, unplanned interactions, and vulnerability. Throughout the conversation, both couples share powerful personal stories of how having trusted friends to process challenges with has been pivotal in their marriages. They discuss the courage it takes to initiate relationships, the healing that happens when others help you gain perspective on your conflicts, and practical ways to build community even when you feel isolated.
Whether you're in a thriving marriage looking to pour into others, feeling stuck in marital drift, or desperately needing support through a difficult season, this episode offers hope and practical guidance for fighting for your marriage by building relationships that can help carry you through the challenges all couples face.
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The Power of Community – Why You Can’t Do Marriage Alone
12 May 2025
00:22:02
Are you trying to navigate marriage challenges without support? In this insightful episode, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons delve into why community is crucial for a thriving marriage. Celebrating both Rebekah's birthday and their son's college graduation, the couple reflects on the importance of having other trusted couples around you who can speak truth, offer perspective, and create a safe space for vulnerability.
Rebekah and Gabe share from their own experiences how moving to Nashville, after living in Manhattan, was partially motivated by their desire for a deeper community. They describe how the couples they've surrounded themselves with over the past decade have been crucial during challenging seasons, offering guidance when they couldn't see clearly. The conversation offers practical advice on building community, including establishing regular check-ins with other couples, leading with vulnerability, and being intentional about who you spend time with.
The episode also touches on Mental Health Awareness Month, with Rebekah reflecting on her pioneering work in bringing mental health conversations into Christian spaces. They address how mental health challenges in marriage should be approached with the same commitment as physical illness—"in sickness and in health"—and why turning toward rather than away from one another during difficult seasons is essential for healing. Whether you're feeling isolated in your marriage struggles or looking to strengthen your community connections, this episode offers hope and practical guidance for fighting for your marriage with the support of others.
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Reduce Your Mental Load and Enjoy Great Sex | Dr. Morgan Cutlip
07 May 2025
00:41:52
Do you ever feel the weight of an invisible to-do list burdening your relationship? In this illuminating episode, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons welcome Dr. Morgan Cutlip, psychologist and author of "A Better How: Couples Can Tackle the Mental Load for More Fun, Less Resentment, and Great Sex." Dr. Cutlip breaks down how the mental load—that seemingly endless list of tasks, responsibilities, and emotional calculations we carry—affects intimacy and connection in marriage.
Dr. Cutlip explains the three domains of tasks that make up the mental load (physical, mental, and emotional labor) and why women typically carry a disproportionate share in home and family life. She offers practical insights on how couples can better understand each other's needs when it comes to sex and connection, including the differences between spontaneous and responsive desire. The conversation reveals how scheduling intimacy, creating margin for emotional connection, and practicing appreciation can transform a relationship from resentment to joy.
Whether you're struggling with a relational rut or simply want to deepen your connection, this episode provides actionable steps for fighting for your marriage by tackling the mental load together. As Rebekah and Gabe honestly share from their own journey, you'll be encouraged that healing and growth are possible when we understand each other more deeply.
Let's talk about sex! This week, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons break the silence around the intimate side of marriage that many couples struggle to discuss. They share how growing up with "just don't do it" messages left them confused on their wedding day, and how easy it is for couples to fall into viewing sex as either a transaction or obligation rather than the beautiful connection God designed.
Rebekah shares, "sex becomes loaded with pressure until it feels more comfortable to just avoid it completely." Gabe admits his own misconceptions: "I thought if I did the dishes, it would make you want to have sex with me—like you'd want to pay me back." Their candid admissions make way for practical wisdom about the differences in how men and women approach intimacy and why weekly connection correlates with the happiest marriages. This judgment-free conversation gives couples permission to start talking about expectations, barriers, and how to rediscover sex as something that should be amazing rather than a duty to endure.
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Being Each Other's Biggest Fan with Tim & Elisabeth Hasselbeck
30 Apr 2025
00:55:41
What does it take to maintain a thriving marriage while navigating career changes, raising children, and making major life decisions together? In this heartfelt conversation, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons welcome their longtime friends Tim and Elisabeth Hasselbeck, who open up about their 23-year marriage journey. With Tim's background as an ESPN analyst and high school football coach, and Elisabeth's experience in television, the couple shares how they've learned to champion each other's dreams while creating a strong family foundation.
The Hasselbecks discuss the delicate dance of supporting each other's callings through different seasons—from Tim's NFL career to Elisabeth's time on Survivor and in television. They reveal how parenting their three children has required flexibility, vulnerability, and creating a culture where "no topic is off limits." Tim and Elisabeth offer practical wisdom on building family unity through major transitions, balancing different parenting styles, and establishing the kind of trust that encourages children to turn toward their parents rather than away from them during challenging moments.
Whether you're navigating career shifts, raising teens, or simply wanting to strengthen your "fight for us," this conversation offers inspiring insights on becoming each other's biggest fan and creating a family culture where everyone feels seen, known, and deeply loved.
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Do you and your spouse find yourselves having the same arguments over and over? In this episode, Rebekah and Gabe unpack the communication mistakes that keep couples stuck in painful cycles of conflict. Seemingly small word choices like "you always" and "you never" can instantly trigger defensiveness, and why your tone often communicates more than your actual words.
They share vulnerable examples from their own marriage—from Gabe's direct "bottom line" style to Rebekah's emotional intensity—and how they've learned to replace judgment with curiosity.
Understand why men rush to "fix" problems when women often just need to be heard, and why verbal affirmation is surprisingly powerful for both partners. You’ll learn the power of "notice and naming" something you admire about your spouse this week—a small shift that can create deeper connection.
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Your Origin Story: Looking Backward to Move Forward with Hillary Scott & Chris Tyrrell
23 Apr 2025
00:57:17
What happens when you discover the roots of your marriage conflicts go back to childhood? In this vulnerable conversation, Lady A's Hillary Scott and her husband Chris Tyrrell join Rebekah and Gabe to share how facing their origin stories transformed their relationship.
Chris bravely discusses how addressing childhood wounds of loneliness helped Hillary see his intense reactions not as a "scary grizzly bear" but as a hurt teenager seeking connection.
Learn the importance of making time for reflection, naming emotions rather than recycling blame, and committing to "return" after conflict. This honest discussion shows how looking backward with curiosity rather than blame creates pathways to healing, bringing redemption to even the most difficult marriage moments.
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The Gift of Emotions – Why Suppressing Them Hurts Your Marriage
21 Apr 2025
00:18:01
Why do we need to look back at our past to move forward in marriage? In this meaningful episode, Rebekah and Gabe explore how unresolved childhood experiences shape our marriage conflicts today. They share that the number one trigger in marital fights is actually tone—not words—because "we sense before we make sense" of what our spouse is saying.
The Lyons vulnerably discuss how Gabe's counselor once told him he communicated "like an Excel spreadsheet"—all facts with no heart—revealing how childhood trauma had caused him to shut down emotionally.
Drawing from their book "The Fight For Us," they introduce Dr. Chip Dodd's eight primary feelings (hurt, loneliness, sadness, anger, fear, shame, guilt, and gladness) and explain how confessing these emotions transforms them from impairments into gifts. When loneliness is shared, it leads to intimacy; when fear is named, it builds faith.
The episode closes with a beautiful blessing for couples willing to be vulnerable and trust each other, especially when it requires risk.
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The Secret to Thriving Together: Willie and Korie Robertson on Marriage, Work & Family
16 Apr 2025
00:57:14
How do successful couples work together without losing their connection? In this conversation, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons welcome longtime friends Willie and Korie Robertson (Duck Dynasty) who share their 33-year journey from teenage sweethearts to partners in both marriage and business. They share how they've navigated their different strengths and personalities—from Willie's love of cooking to Korie's organizational skills—and how they've learned to battle through disagreements with respect.
You'll learn about honoring each other's unique gifts, abandoning rigid gender roles, and giving each other permission to change and navigate through different seasons of life.
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Have you ever found yourself stuck in the same frustrating cycle with your spouse? In this episode, Rebekah and Gabe explore the four "dysfunctional dances" that couples fall into during conflict. They reveal that half of marriages operate in an intense dance (where both partners have strong opinions and high energy), while many others retreat into silence, anxiety, or avoidance.
Whether you're dealing with hurt that triggers stonewalling, anger that leads to shouting matches, fear that creates walking on eggshells, or guilt that keeps everything surface-level, this conversation helps identify your unique pattern.
Hear personal experiences of how these unhealthy cycles keep couples emotionally disconnected and how naming your dance is the first step toward breaking free. You'll learn why summer is particularly challenging for marriages and how to reset your relationship before the most stressful seasons hit.
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The #1 Threat To Your Marriage: Jonathan Pokluda
09 Apr 2025
00:48:20
Ever feel like your spouse is the villain in your marriage story? In this honest conversation, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons sit down with pastor Jonathan Pokluda ("JP") who challenges that narrative with a powerful truth: the real enemy isn't who you think it is. JP vulnerably shares how he and his wife Monica found themselves stuck in a dysfunctional dance after 21 years, and how a conversation with Gabe and Rebekah became "literally life-changing" for their marriage.
You'll learn how the enemy's favorite tactic is getting you to believe your spouse is "crazy" or the problem, while the path to healing comes through confession, prayer, and fighting for—not against—each other. Whether you're experiencing an intense, silent, avoidant, or anxious marriage, this conversation offers hope that you can overcome what divides and build a marriage that thrives.
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The Fight For Us: 7 Weeks to Renew Your Marriage
07 Apr 2025
00:25:29
In this heartfelt season opener, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons introduce their new series "The Fight For Us" based on their upcoming book. After 28 years of marriage, they share why they're passionate about helping couples move from fighting against each other to fighting for their relationship. Drawing from their own struggles and healing journey, they explain how the Christian marriage covenant isn't just about staying together but thriving together.
They preview upcoming conversations with guests including Hillary Scott and Chris Tyrell from Lady A, Willie and Korie Robertson, Dr. Morgan Cutlip, and more who will address topics like emotional connection, community support, and maintaining intimacy. This season offers practical tools for couples in any stage of marriage to discover deeper connection.
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Replace Lies, Foster Hope: Tori Hope Petersen
05 Feb 2025
00:43:17
In this episode of Rhythms for Life, Rebekah Lyons has a conversation with Tori Hope Petersen, speaker, Bible teacher, and bestselling author of Fostered and Breaking the Patterns that Break You.
Tori shares her inspiring journey of living in 12 different homes in the foster care system, highlighting the challenges, triumphs, and lessons she learned along the way. Rebekah and Tori discuss the importance of advocating for foster care and the power of community support.
Tune in to hear how Tori's personal experiences have shaped her work and mission to not only empower foster youth, but help people identify and overcome destructive patterns in their lives. This heartfelt discussion is filled with wisdom and practical insights that you won't want to miss!
In this episode of Rhythms for Life, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons sit down with Zach Meerkreebs, author of Lower: Igniting Spiritual Awakening Through Radical Humility.
Zach shares how he and tens of thousands across the world experienced the presence of God through the Asbury Outpouring in February, 2023, putting him on a path to discover how radical humility and authentic love collide.
Listen in as Zach gives insights on how to go “lower” as a daily practice to behold God in a powerful way.
In this episode of Rhythms for Life, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons sit down with Darren Whitehead, pastor of Church of the City and author of The Digital Fast. Together they discuss navigating a digitally saturated world.
Darren shares his experience with a "Digital Fast" experiment he initiated at his church, which aimed to reduce digital distraction and address our growing dependence on technology. The conversation touches on how digital devices impact mental health, relationships, and community connections— especially among the first generation raised in the era of social media.
As you head into the holiday season, this episode will help you intentionally disconnect from digital media and create new rhythms to purposefully connect with family, friends, and God.
In this week's episode of Rhythms for Life, Rebekah and Gabe sit down with Lisa Bevere, author of The Fight for Female: Reclaiming Our Divine Identity. Lisa's calling is to help women navigate today’s complex moral and cultural issues.
Lisa talks about empowering women by reclaiming a sense of divine identity and purpose. She elaborates on her belief that modern conversations, especially about gender and faith, can become politicized even when fundamentally moral.
Listen in as they reflect on the importance of strong female voices in shaping society and the need for open, honest dialogue. You won't want to miss this episode as they dive into the role of faith in navigating modern issues and uplifting encouragement to stand firm in your beliefs.
In this week's episode of Rhythms for Life, Gabe Lyons discusses the need to build a hopeful and resilient future amid social fragmentation, distrust in institutions, and economic instability.
Gabe shares three core principles for building a positive future: resilience, trust, and community. He also suggests that crisis periods often lead people back to conventional moral frameworks and renewed interest in deeper existential questions.
Listen in as he encourages us to proactively foster environments where people feel supported, safe, and purposeful, forming a foundation for lasting human flourishing.
In this episode, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons talk with New York Times bestselling author and Founder of Ancient Nutrition, Jordan Rubin.
Jordan shares his near-death story of overcoming Crohn's disease by using ancient nutritional methods found in the Bible. He explains how this journey has led to his decades-long commitment to make history’s most powerful superfoods accessible to everyone.
Listen in as Jordan unpacks our current health crisis driven by Big Food and Big Pharma and offers age-old wisdom and optimal foods you can find on your next trip to the grocery store to build a healthier future.
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A Holistic Approach to Body, Mind, and Spirit: Alisa Keeton
16 Oct 2024
00:45:19
In this episode of Rhythms for Life, Rebekah and Gabe have a conversation with wellness professional Alisa Keeton about the strong connection between physical fitness, mental health, and spiritual well-being.
Alisa shares her 20-year journey in fitness instruction and emphasizes that wellness is not just about physical fitness, but about connecting with God and cultivating healthy rhythms that impact every aspect of life.
Listen in as she teaches how to integrate natural movements and rhythms into daily life to achieve overall well-being and incorporate healthy rhythms that lead to flourishing in all aspects—body, mind, and spirit.
In this episode, Rebekah and Gabe sit down with Rich Villodas to explore the themes of his latest book, The Narrow Path: How the Subversive Way of Jesus Satisfies Our Souls. Rich shares why he felt compelled to write about the Sermon on the Mount and how its radical teachings are more relevant than ever in today’s culture, especially in a time of political and social unrest.
They discuss how moralism, success-ism, and individualism can trap us on the “broad path” without even realizing it and how Jesus' countercultural way frees us to live and love well.
Listen in as Rich shares wisdom on how to avoid feeding anxiety, which can lead to bondage, and offers insights on resilience, the importance of spiritual rhythms, and how to practice obedience to the teachings of Jesus in our everyday lives.
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